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Man threatens to kill woman and deputy ... Page 5 Tax rate School board budget set at to stay at $65.85 million ... Page 8 8.547 mills By Katrina Elsken Precautions help Okeechobee News prevent colds The Okeechobee County Board of County ... Page 11 Commissioners approved a tax rate of 8.5470 mills at their Thursday budget hearing. Okeechobee’s One mill equals $1 in taxes for every $1,000 M o s t Wa n t e d of property value. This holds the millage at the ... Page 14 See COUNTY — Page 5 Lake Levels Raulerson 14.51 feet Last Year: 15.44 feet Courtesy photo/OCSO Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) helped dismantle a to chair rolling meth lab Thursday at the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Two local 6SRQVRUHG%\ men were arrested and are being held on bond in the county jail. IRSC board Phoebe Raulerson 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW was recently elected 63DUURWW$YH Rolling meth lab halted Chairman of the Indian  River State College Dis- By Eric Kopp Source: South Florida Water phetamine), possession of a listed chemical trict Board of Trustees, Management District. Depth given Okeechobee News for the manufacture of a controlled sub- the governing body re- stance and production of a controlled sub- sponsible for establish- in feet above sea level When narcotics task force detectives saw stance (methamphetamine). He was also ing and overseeing poli- the 1996 white Lincoln run a stop sign they charged with possession of drug parapher- cies for IRSC. knew it was their chance, and they took it. nalia, which is a misdemeanor. An Okeechobee resi- After stopping the car in the 400 block of He is being held on a bond of $106,000. dent since 1959, Mrs. U.S. 441 South the detectives not only found Smith, 25, S.E. Eighth St., Okeechobee, Raulerson has served Phoebe the individual they were looking for — but was arrested on those same charges plus on the IRSC Board since See page 4 for information about Raulerson more. When the investigators began search- two felony counts of sale of a controlled April, 2012. A lifelong how to contact this newspaper. ing the vehicle they reportedly found a roll- substance (methamphetamine) and pos- educator who earned positions of increasing re- ing methamphetamine lab. session of a controlled substance (metham- sponsibility, she served as principal of Okeecho- Arrested Thursday, Sept. 11, were Bruce phetamine) with intent to sell. bee High School from 1984 to 1996, assistant Douglas Bolling and James W. Smith. Both His total bond has been set at $506,000. superintendent from 1996 to 1998 and as Su- are being held in the Okeechobee County Smith’s arrest Thursday, said a task force perintendent of Okeechobee County Schools Jail on bond. detective, was in conjunction with prior from 1998 to 2004. Taking a leadership role at Bolling, 51, S.E. 55th St., Okeechobee, meth buys by a confi dential source. the state level, Mrs. Raulerson was a member was arrested on felony charges of posses- sion of a controlled substance (metham- See METH — Page 5 See IRSC — Page 5 2 Okeechobee News September 14, 2014

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Have you ever ing what is right by following the one who gospel unto you than that which we have wondered why you keep on doing things the Cornerstone Baptist gave Himself that He might deliver, free, and preached unto you, let him be accursed.” same way expecting different outcomes? Do Don’t be weary of doing what is right. restore. (Galatians 1:8) Paul gets real bold. He tells you ever get weary of doing well, doing what “And let us not be weary in well doing: for This Galatian church has been duped, them that if we, meaning any Christian who is right when you sit there and watch oth- in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” conned, tricked in order to follow religion is with him, or angels from heaven, preach ers doing wrong? Watching people prosper Do not grow weary of doing good, doing instead of a relationship. “I marvel that ye anything other than the gospel which was while in such sin may cause us to get weary what is right, and do not abdicate your re- are so soon removed from him that called preached to them in the beginning let them of doing good. “Fret not thyself because of sponsibility to do what God has called you you into the grace of Christ unto another be accursed. These are strong words, yet it evil men, neither be thou envious at the to. Is it tempting to grow weary? Yes, but we gospel.” (Galatians 1:6) Paul was shocked, is good to stand for the truth and be serious wicked.” (Proverbs 24:19) “Fret not thyself are called to stand fast and not grow weary. dumbfounded, astonished that they left to contend for the faith you have in Christ. because of evildoers, neither be thou envi- Why shouldn’t we grow weary? “Who what is the true gospel, the good news, Let them be judged as false teachers, by no ous against the workers of iniquity.” (Psalms gave himself for our sins, that he might deliv- that was perfect. Truly it is understandable means give up praying for them, but by all 37:1) Do not worry yourself because of the to see how Paul’s heart for these Galatians er us from this present evil world, according means not allowing them to continue to wicked. This does not mean you should not is breaking, he is fl oored, because he is the to the will of God and our Father.” (Galatians spread lies about the God of heaven. care for them or desire for them to be re- one who helped them to trust Jesus and 1:4) Jesus gave Himself, He died so that you “But now, after that ye have known God, deemed and restored to God. This world is can have life. Jesus died so that you can be taught them for a long time. They are dear or rather are known of God, how turn ye against you; trust Jesus and do not get tired delivered from this present evil world. Jesus to his heart. Listen to how He wants us to again to the weak and beggarly elements, of following, because things do not go your whereunto ye desire again to be in bond- way. This life is not about you or anyone else age?” (Galatins 4:9) Paul is asking the Ga- Public Forum/Speak Out latians, you, and all other believers, after but meant to be lived for His glory. Don’t you have known God, or better still known envy or think nonbelievers get to have more Speak Out has moved online, where taurants would have to raise prices and they by God how can you turn back to sin? How fun as some say, but weep for them for they it is quicker and easier to share your might go out of business — would it be such can you turn back to weak and beggarly ele- are heading to a Christless eternity. Think of ideas and converse with others. Go to a terrible thing if we had no fast food res- ments? The word in the Greek could mean Paul, who is writing this letter from His Ro- www.newszap.com, click on the com- taurants? They are no doubt contributing to sick or weak and beggarly elements are poor mans imprisonment. He is being persecuted munity name and your local or state the obesity problem in this country. It’s just elements, like drugs, alcohol, or cutting. for holding to the gospel, about to be put to Public Forum. There, you can create so convenient to hit that drive-thru instead of Why would anyone go back to prison cells death. How does He respond, does He give new topics or comment on existing cooking a meal at home. But taking the extra that they were freed from? How can they up? No, he did not grow weary, but clung to topics. What follows is a sampling of time and trouble to cook meals at home is turn back to slavery? Not only do they turn Christ His Savior. Have you grown weary of some of the discussions currently tak- healthier and less expensive. Of course, the again to sinful habits, but sometimes don’t continuing in your following Jesus? Some- ing place. Thanks for participating! people who work at those fast food joints they even begin to desire to be back in sin? times you grow weary, tired, and you do not now would be out of work. Do you know God? Do you know the King want to do this anymore. Don’t give up or Music festival • When I was a youngster, aside from the of glory? Would He agree with you? Would give in, for God’s glory is your goal and not your temporary pleasures. “Whether there- • Everyone I talk to in town is so excited manager, the only people who worked at He say that He knows you? It is a revealing fore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, about the prospect of this big music festival fast food joints were teenagers and college question and can show your hearts where in March. Can’t wait to fi nd out who will be students. Those jobs were never intended you are falling short and cause you to repent do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians playing. Finally, it turns out to be a good thing to support a family. I think the problem is and draw near. So how come you know God 10:31). to live in a remote, rural area. It’s a great not that the fast food restaurants only pay place for a big music festival. If it is even a minimum wage. The problem is that the Letter to the editor fraction as successful as some of the other other jobs that adults used to have were Children’s Services Council, many of these festivals these same people have organized, Vote for the children outsourced to other countries. Let’s address children would not have the opportunity to it will be a great thing for Okeechobee. Children’s Services Council of Okeecho- that problem. Raising the pay at the burger participate in activities or spot. • The plan for a big music festival at the joint is not the answer. bee has been supporting the children of When people complain that there are Sundance Trails property sounds great. The • It will not surprise me if fast food res- Okeechobee for many years through various not enough activities for the children in festivals will vary in the type of music. So that taurants go to an automated system. For the community sponsored sports. For the past Okeechobee, they need to remember that makes me wonder, what’s your dream list drive-thru it certainly would be more effi - three years, I have worked with the cheer- there would be far fewer without the help for musicians and bands? Who would you cient than yelling into the speaker. It is really leading teams who have been recipients of of Children’s Services council. Please vote like to see play at the Okeechobee festival? I diffi cult to understand what they are saying these funds; and we are so thankful. Chil- “Yes” on referendum 1 in Nov. 2014. A vote know country music is popular in this area, and apparently the restaurant employees dren’s Services Council not only provided but I still love rock and roll. for Referendum 1 is a vote for the children have trouble hearing the customer too. They funds for activities during the school year, never can seem to get the order right. If you in Okeechobee. Minimum wage but also made it possible for children to at- Pan Harwas could just drive up and punch your order in tend a free week-long summer cheerleading coach and mom for • In regard to the argument that if they on the screen maybe you would actually get camp. Without the support and funds from CSC Waves Allstars raise the minimum wage, the fast food res- what you ordered.

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Publisher/Editor: .DWULQD(OVNHQ Circulation Manager: 'HH*DXGLQ September 14, 2014 Okeechobee News 5 Report: Man threatened to kill woman, deputy By Eric Kopp hol. She refused because he was In his report, Deputy Varnadore stated as Winchester 1-ounce slugs. Okeechobee News already intoxicated, added the he found an Ithaca 12-gauge shotgun in “While in the jail, David was making sev- deputy. the blanket. He went on to point out the eral attempts to get my attention inside the An Okeechobee man is being The man then apparently de- held on bond in the county jail manded she move her vehicle, safety was off and there was a live round in cell,” stated the deputy in his report. “After following his arrest for allegedly and while they were walking out- the chamber, with four more rounds in the acknowledging him he kept stating to me threatening to kill a woman and side Schwendenmann reportedly magazine. The deputy described the rounds ‘I’m going to kill you. I’m going to kill you.’” the deputy who arrested him. told the woman “I’ve got some- David Anthony Schwenden- thing for you. Look what I have.” mann, 48, S.W. 17th St., was ar- He then reached into his vehi- rested Thursday, Sept. 11, on cle and pulled out what appeared Third burglary suspect felony charges of aggravated as- David Anthony Schwendenmann to be a long gun wrapped in a red sault with a deadly weapon (two blanket, stated the report. counts). He was also charged with “I’ve got something for you. I’m going to improper exhibition of a fi rearm and use of kill you,” he allegedly shouted at the wom- arrested, says detective a fi rearm while under the infl uence of alco- an. hol, which are both misdemeanors. Fearing what the man would do, the By Eric Kopp two to three times.” Schwendenmann is being held on woman got into her vehicle and left. Okeechobee News Detective Pickering $17,000 bond in the Okeechobee County Deputy Varnadore went on to state a wit- has recovered the rifl es, Jail. A local detective has made yet another mixer, barber chair and ness to the situation verifi ed what happened arrest in connection with an August bur- According to an arrest report by Deputy and that Schwendenmann threatened to kill guitar. Richard Varnadore, of the Okeechobee the woman. The witness also said they saw glary in which guns, military medals and The rifl es were recov- County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), Schwen- the man retrieve the gun from his vehicle, clothing were allegedly taken. ered after the detective denmann demanded the woman take him but when Schwendenmann started taking Joseph Paulshane Moore, 28, Okeecho- to a liquor store so he could buy some alco- received a call from a off the blanket they left. bee, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 10, on concerned citizen who a felony charge of grand theft. He is being Joseph P. told him he had recently held on $10,000 bond in the Okeechobee Moore IRSC president. “She is an excellent selec- purchased two rifl es from County Jail. an individual. Then, after reading an article IRSC tion for board chair.” Already arrested in connection with the Mrs. Raulerson earned her Bachelor’s in the Okeechobee News about the bur- Continued From Page 1 Aug. 14 burglary of a woman’s home on glary, the citizen became concerned the and Master’s Degrees in Education from the N.E. Third Street were Jamie Glenn Wil- long guns may have been stolen. of the Florida State Board of Education from University of Florida and is actively involved son, 32, N.E. 22nd Court, Okeechobee, and The citizen took the rifl es to the police 2004 to 2009. in the community. She serves as an advi- Charles Wayne Suarez, 46, of a Brinkerhoff department where Detective Pickering ver- “Phoebe Raulerson brings years of expe- sory board member for Center State Bank Lane address in Highlands County. ifi ed they were the guns taken in the Aug. rience in educational leadership to her posi- of Okeechobee, chair of the advisory com- Both men are being held on bond in the 14 burglary. tion as chair of the IRSC Board, as well as mittee for Employ Florida Banner Center for county jail. “So, now, we have two victims,” said extensive knowledge of IRSC and the edu- Agriscience and is a member of the Florida According to Detective James Pickering, the investigator of the homeowner and the cational and workforce development needs Arts Club of Okeechobee and the Florida of the Okeechobee City Police Department citizen who returned the rifl es. of Okeechobee,” said Dr. Edwin R. Massey, Cattlewomen. (OCPD), the men entered the woman’s Arrest paperwork indicates Wilson has home and took a large number of items. been charged with burglary of a structure Among those items taken were: two rifl es; while armed and two counts of grand theft. indicated a positive result a commercial-grade mixer/blender; a bar- His bond has been set at $155,000. Suarez METH for the presence of meth- ber chair; other kitchen items; a guitar; is charged with one count of burglary of amphetamine. a structure and grand theft. His bond has Continued From Page 1 The detective described military medals and patches; a television; been set at $185,000. what was found as a one and, clothing that belonged to the wom- “We were looking at pot, or shake and bake, an’s dead husband. Detective Pickering said his investiga- him because we were meth manufacturing op- “They got, conservatively, $15,000 to tion into this break-in is continuing. If you buying meth from him,” eration. $20,000 worth of items,” said the OCPD in- have any information about this case, you said the detective. Task force detectives vestigator. “They took their time and made are asked to contact the detective at 863- Smith then would not James W. had been looking for Smith Bruce D. several trips. They went there (to the home) 763-5521. let the detectives search Smith because they had twice Bolling the four-door vehicle. bought meth from him in “Both Smith and Bolling were extremely an undercover drug operation. In one of • 7 percent goes for garbage collection nervous while speaking to law enforcement. those buys, Smith allegedly provided the COUNTY and the Extension Offi ce; Smith was breathing heavily, mumbled as he confi dential source with 0.6 grams of sus- • 5 percent goes to recreation, parks and spoke and was sweating profusely. Bolling pected meth in a cut drinking straw with the Continued From Page 1 library; attempted to exit the vehicle during the traf- ends burnt closed. 2013-14 rate, but it will bring in 3 percent • 5 percent goes to senior services, the fi c stop without being told to do so,” stated After each of those buys the substance health department and Medicaid; the arrest report. less in revenue than last year due to a de- was fi eld tested and each of those tests in- • 3 percent goes to housing, tourism, and Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Dep- dicated a positive result for the presence of cline in property values. uty Bart Potter and his K-9 Kiki were called to This is a tentative millage rate which will recovery grants; methamphetamine. • 1 percent goes to debt service; and, the scene, and while sniffi ng the exterior of “That doesn’t surprise me he melted the be fi nalized at their Sept. 25 meeting. • 1 percent goes for court-related ex- the car Kiki gave a positive alert to the odor ends of the straw — we’ve seen that before,” The tentative county 2014-15 budget of of narcotics, the report indicated. said the detective. $85,791,941 includes $37 million in reserves. penses. During a subsequent search of the Lin- He went on to say that a lot of times meth Much of the money in the reserves can only Because overall property values dropped coln, detectives allegedly found a number manufacturers will buy clear capsules of vi- be used for specifi c purposes. For example, about 3 percent while the county’s tax rate of items usually found in the production of a portion of the money collected from gas will stay the same as last year, some hom- meth. Among those items reportedly found tamins, then dump out the vitamins and put meth inside the capsules. This, he pointed taxes can only be used for road improve- eowners may see a slight reduction in taxes. were: reaction vessels (large plastic bottles); ments (not maintenance). However, some may still see their individual plastic tubing; camp fuel; a respirator; pro- out, helps them avoid detection. pane tank; coffee fi lters; liquid drain opener; According to the detective, meth is cur- Of the $48.6 million planned in expens- property values go up. This is common in table salt; drain crystals; rubber gloves; and, rently being sold on the street for about es: the case of homestead properties that were syringes. $1,500 an ounce. An 8-ball, which is about • 45 percent goes to the sheriff’s offi ce, already being taxed at a much lower value “No fi nished product was found,” said a 3.5 grams and one-eighth of an ounce, goes fi re/rescue and EMS services; than their assessed value, due to the Save detective with the task force, “except for a for about $250, he added. • 17 percent goes to roads and drainage; Our Homes law that limits how much a residue on the coffee fi lters.” The detective went on to say that the drug • 16 percent goes to general government homestead property’s taxable value may be That residue was fi eld tested and the test unit’s investigation is continuing. services; increased each year. 6 Okeechobee News September 14, 2014 Community Events Photo workshop is Sept. 25 A photo editing workshop will be held at Blood donations needed Brought Plumbing & the Okeechobee County Library, 206 S.W. Community volunteers are needed to Sept. 25 to you 16th St., Thursday, , at 5:30 p.m. help save lives by donating blood. Sched- Air Conditioning Bring your laptop or paper and pencil. Learn uled bloodmobile visits in the area in- by: Since 1975 how to lighten, color correct and straighten clude the following: Lic#CAC1817236 your images like a pro. For information, call • Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Golden Cor- 772-07-6764. ral Restaurant from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Church hosting speaker Historical Society will meet • Tuesday, Sept. 16, at OHS from 7:30 Dr. Ben Alpert from the Chosen Peo- The Okeechobee Historical Society will p.m. until 2:30 p.m. ple Ministries will be the guest speaker at have its fi rst meeting after summer break Tourney benefi ts soccer team Sept. 15 • Sunday, Sept. 21, at Hair Cuttery by Bassinger Christian Brethren Church Sunday, Monday, , at noon in the museum A corn hole tournament to benefi t the Publix. Benefi t blood drive for J. Bailey Sept. 14 on U.S. 98 N. We encourage anyone interest- Okeechobee High School soccer team will , at 11 a.m. Dr. Alpert will speak as Hedrick, 15, who is fi ghting Hodgkins part of the Fall Feasts of Israel program. This ed in joining the Historical Society to bring a be held Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 9 a.m. Lymphoma at DiMaggio Childrens Hospi- event is open to the public, and members covered dish and $10 for the year’s dues. We in the Yearling Middle School gymnasium, tal from 2 until 7 p.m. of the Christian and Jewish communities will be doing lots of activities in celebration 925 N.W. 23rd Lane. The tournament will are invited. Chosen People Ministries is a of the upcoming City Centennial Celebra- be for two-person teams. The cost is $25 per mission that is over 100 years old and was tion. We also request that members bring player. For details, call Lonnie Sears at 863- Obituaries founded in 1894 by Leopold Cohn, a Hun- school supplies to donate to classrooms in 634-1334. need, if they wish. The Tantie Quilters will garian rabbi who came to believe Jesus was Obituaries should be submitted to the Messiah of Israel. also resume meeting on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the museum building. Hospital hosting lecture the Okeechobee News by e-mailing [email protected]. Customers may also If you are interested in doing old fashioned The Dine with the Doctor’s topic this Legion has Sunday bingo quilting, you are welcome to join. request photos and links to online guest month is Sepsis is Serious! This lecture will books. A link to the obituaries is available at American Legion 64, 501 S.E. Second St. be held in the Raulerson Hospital cafeteria Sept. 14 www.newszap.com. will host Sunday night bingo on at Auction aids Frank Prescott Tuesday, Sept. 30, with dinner being served 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. in the bingo Okeechobee Quarters for a Cause will at 4:30 p.m. for $5. The lecture is free and will Dwaine H. Sandlin, Sr., 84 area. The kitchen will offer a limited menu. start at 5 p.m. RSVP by calling 863-763-9228. OKEECHOBEE — Dwaine Sandlin passed Payoffs will be determined by player atten- host an auction for Frank Prescott at Ameri- can Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St., away in Madison Heights, Michigan on Wednes- dance. All proceeds to benefi t the Ameri- Tuesday, Sept. 16. Doors will open at 6:30 day, September 10, can Legion veterans programs. The event RC club running cars, trucks p.m., and the auction will start at 7 p.m. 2014. is open to the public. The American Legion Paddles are $2. Wear green to be enter in a The Okeechobee RC Racing Club is a He was born De- now has free WIFI for its lounge and dining special drawing. For information, call Christy local group focused on running Radio Con- cember 19, 1929 in room patrons. at 863-697-1247. trolled Cars & Trucks also with subcategories Richmond, Ind. He in boats and airboats. We have a dirt track at moved to Okeecho- Amendment 2 info offered the Agri-Civic Center (Fair Grounds) located bee several years Local Lions Club forming on S.R. 70 E. which is open to the public. We ago. He loved fi shing The Republican Party of Okeechobee The Lions Club would like to invite you to and spent many days invites the public to its Monday, Sept. 15, typically run at this track as a club on Sun- its fi rst charter organization meeting which day afternoons starting at 3:30 p.m. We also on The Lake, bring- meeting at Beef O’Brady’s, 608 S. Parrott will be held at Golden Corral, 700 S. Parrott ing in those Crappie! Ave., starting at 7 p.m. Major Noel Stephen, Sept. 18 run street cars in the parking lot of Big Lake Ave., on Thursday, , from noon Hobbies on Saturday afternoons starting at Dwaine was pre- from the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Of- to 1 p.m. The club mission is to empower 2 p.m. Meetings are the fi rst Friday of the ceeded in death by his wife, Rosemary “Bunny”. fi ce, will have a presentation on Amend- volunteers to serve their communities and Also preceded by his parents, three sisters and month at Big Lake Hobbies starting at 7:30 ment Two — the legalization of marijuana. humanitarian needs. For information, call four brothers. Come early if you want to order dinner. For Sharon Johnson at 863-357-6880. p.m. Rveryone is welcome. For information, He is survived by his children, Butch (Sue) information, call 863-532-2482. call Joe Papasso 561-252-0916. Sandlin, Penny Laperriere, Cindy (John) Gavin and Tammy (Joe) Mansour; seven grandchil- OCSO Investigations dren, two great grandchildren, all of Michigan. He is also survived by one brother, Ron (Billie) The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Sandlin of Union, Ohio; sisters, Barbara (Dave) investigated reports of the following crimes Flemming of Okeechobee, Carrie McDaniel of last week. Hamilton, Ohio and Webby Sandlin of Orlando. ASSAULT Memorial contributions may be made to: The Beaumont Foundation, Beaumont Hospitals, PO • 42600 block of U.S. 441 N. Box 5802, Troy, MI 48007-9620. Please Specify • 3600 block of U.S. 441 S.E. Hospice. • 400 block of U.S. 98 N. Funeral Service/burial was held Sunday, Sep- tember 14, 2014 at Sandlin Cemetery, Gray Hawk, • 2800 block of N.W. 46th Ave. Ky. BURGLARY • 8600 block of S.E. 68th Drive • 2700 block of N.W. 53rd Terrace CRIMINAL MISCHIEF • 8500 block of N.W. 144th Trail • 1500 block of N.W. 50th Ave. • 3200 block of U.S. 441 S. IDENTITY THEFT • 8400 block of U.S. 441 S.E. THEFT Special to the Okeechobee News • 500 block of N.W. 27th Lane Local Kiwanis member receives award • 14100 block of U.S. 441 S.E. Kiwanis lieutenant governor Jim Vensel (right) received an award for most • 3700 block of S.E. 32nd Lane improved division in District 16 at the Kiwanis International Convention on • 4100 block of U.S. 441 S.E. Aug. 23. Pictured are Okeechobee Kiwanis president-elect Ken Keller (left) • 20100 block of U.S. 98 N. and Mr. Vensel (right). • 5100 block of S.E. 44th St. September 14, 2014 Okeechobee News 7

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made the recommendation. 10 percent toward the grade. quizzes but that changes when college He said the broader you make the fi nd- Mrs. Riedel said the school board work is considered. SCHOOL ings the more it helps should this decision shouldn’t micromanage the schools. She “When students go to any post-sec- Continued From Page 8 be appealed in court. The fi nal order was noted she would support returning to the ondary training, they will only be graded lengthy and included minutes of the meet- previous policy. on tests and quizzes. Homework should districts goals are met. ing, fi ndings of fact and testimony of wit- “There are some students that can mas- be practice and counting 30 percent as a Employees will face a 5.7 percent in- nesses. ter a skill without doing homework,” she grade has negatively affected students,” crease in health insurance costs this year. They did approve payment of Bo- said. “If we wanted to change it, do it dur- she said. The board updated the policy for safe nasera’s salary for a 34-day period in May ing the summer and advertise it so people Mrs. Wiersma said there are some stu- operation of district school buses. and June. His termination is effective Sept. know.” dents who do very well on homework, Mrs. Morgan said there was not enough Mr. Kenworthy said, “If you have a DUI 9, 2014. hand everything in on time and often that you have no business driving our school The vote to terminate was unanimous. communication before this was imple- mented. infl ates their grade. kids.” An additional 64 students have enrolled “The change was made so that the Transportation Supervisor Lois Piper since Labor Day. In response they deleted Mr. Conely said the board should not get involved in directives to the superinten- grade would better represent what the stu- said they have an exhaustive database to three teacher positions and added six new dents have actually mastered in the class,” teachers at schools to meet class size re- dent about administrative matters. follow the traffi c records of employees and OHS principal Toni Wiersma said the she added. quirements. bus drivers. change was made to prepare students bet- The policy change will be turned back Two teachers at each school will focus Three teaching positions are currently ter for college and careers. to the old system over the weekend. Par- instruction via a digital classroom in a pi- available. She said the previous policy had 70 ents will not have access to the Skyward lot project this year. These teachers will School board member Malissa Morgan percent of grades determined by tests and system until it is completed. get career training and extra guidance and said many parents are upset with new grad- other professional development. ing standards at Okeechobee High School; A grant of $75,000 was received from 80 percent of the grade is now based on the state to help pay for these additional tests and quizzes. costs. Mr. Arnold said there was no input from PHYSICAL THERAPY-CONNECTION The board approved the termination stakeholders on this policy. “The relation between you and wellness” of former Everglades Elementary teacher “This affects or morale and our relation- Tom Bonasera who was the subject of a ship with parents,” he said. “Don’t change • Comprehensive Care for Back & Neck Pain disciplinary hearing last month for alleg- the rules in the middle of the game.” edly dispensing his painkillers to a fellow The Okeechobee School Advisory Com- • Joint Stiffness/Pain teacher in exchange for nude photos of the mittee agreed to adopt the new standards • Facial & Body Paralysis/Stroke Rehab teacher. so that less homework will be required. • Post Surgeries & Joint Replacements School board attorney Tom Conely Homework and class work each will count • Auto, Work and Personal Injuries We accept most insurances 414 NW 3rd St • Okeechobee (P) 863.824.0499 • (F) 863.824.0511 www.physicaltherapy-connection.com M. Fernanda Cuellar, RPT Available 24/7

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Submitted photo/OCSO VFW thanks fi rst responders VFW (Big Lake) Post #10539 held a luncheon Thursday, Sept. 11, for area fi rst responders to thank them for their efforts. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Special to the Okeechobee News Offi ce Detective Marty D. Faulkner (left), Public Information Offi cer Michele Bell (center) and Victim’s Advocate Joan Johnson (right) prepare to enjoy Blood donors win their sandwiches in the post’s outdoor pavilion. NASCAR ticket package Winners of the NASCAR ticket packages for the Racing to Save Lives blood drive were Charles Hornbach and Ron Mein. Each received two tickets to the fi nal NASCAR race of the season in Homestead, donated by Gilbert Ford; a two-night lodging on race weekend, donated by Holiday Inn; and, $150 for meals donated by Okeechobee Dodge. The blood drive drew a total of 75 units of blood; 100 people signed in to donate. The Okeechobee Blood Roundup thanks all donors and The Gilbert Family, Okeechobee Dodge and Holiday Inn for their support. Pictured left to right are Charles Hornbach, Bert Culbreth, Raye Deusinger, Ron Mein, Crista Luna, J.D. Mixon and Russ Colwell of One Blood. The Okeechobee Blood Roundup will be held Nov. 22 and 23.

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You’re not manipulating patients’ cells. while chopping onions can turn dangerous op antibodies against the clotting protein. incidence of it,” Dr. Herzog said. “This is a It would be an ideal way to do it.” for patients with hemophilia, who lack the Instead of allowing the protein to do its job, major step forward.” The treatment would not be a one-time necessary proteins in their blood to stem the immune system responds to this foreign The researchers discovered the mice that solution, however. Patients would need to the fl ow from a wound. protein as an invader that must be attacked ate the experimental plants had more sig- continue taking the plant capsules to main- People with severe hemophilia typically and eliminated. naling molecules associated with suppress- tain immune system tolerance. When trans- receive regular injections of these proteins, “In the hemophilia world these antibod- ing or regulating immune responses, while lated to humans, the researchers will use called clotting factors, as a treatment for the ies are known as inhibitors,” said UF co- mice in the control group had more associ- lettuce plants instead of tobacco plants. disease. But up to 30 percent of people with author Roland Herzog, Ph.D., a professor ated with triggering an immune response. Dr. Daniell, Dr. Herzog and the Penn the most common form, hemophilia A, de- of pediatrics in the UF College of Medicine “We have been looking for a way to in- Center for Innovation are now working velop antibodies that attack these lifesaving and a member of the UF Genetics Institute. duce immune tolerance in hemophilia for with a pharmaceutical company to test this “That is what patients are all scared of, be- a while,” Dr. Herzog said. “Oral tolerance strategy in other animal species, with plans proteins, making it diffi cult to prevent or cause they render their standard therapy is ideal is because you are feeding them to begin human trials shortly thereafter. For treat excessive bleeding. ineffective and inhibit the blood from clot- something specifi c that addresses the prob- human use, the goal would be to use let- Now, researchers from University of ting.” Dr. Daniell and colleagues had devel- lem and you don’t have to use drugs that tuce plants instead of tobacco plants. Florida and the University of Pennsylvania oped a platform for delivering drugs and have developed a way to thwart produc- biotherapeutics using genetically modifi ed tion of these antibodies by using plant cells plants to express proteins. After teaming to teach the immune system to tolerate with Herzog and his colleagues at UF, they rather than attack the clotting factors. The devised a way to use this technique to stop study was published Sept. 4 in the journal the body from launching an immune attack “Blood.” on the hemophilia treatment. “The only current treatments against Using a combination of factor VIII DNA (antibody) formation cost $1 million and and another substance that can safely cross are risky for patients,” said Henry Daniell, the intestinal walls and enter the blood- Ph.D., interim chairman of biochemistry stream, the researchers fused the genes into at the University of Pennsylvania School tobacco plants. The team fed the resulting of Dental Medicine and a co-author on the plant solution to mice with hemophilia A study. “Our technique, which uses plant- twice each week for two months and com- based capsules, has the potential to be a pared them with mice that were fed un- cost-effective and a safe alternative.” modifi ed plant material. The study focused on hemophilia A, They then gave the mice infusions of which occurs when babies are born with factor VIII, just as human hemophilia pa- a defective gene on the X chromosome. tients would receive. As expected, the con- Because girls have two X chromosomes — trol group formed high levels of inhibitors. giving them two shots at having a working In contrast, the mice fed the experimental version of the gene — the disease typically plant material formed fewer inhibitors — only affects boys. Worldwide, one in 7,500 on average, seven times fewer. male babies is born with this disease. 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By Charles M. Murphy “All our guys drove the ball the best I’ve seen hind 13-11 and then rallying to win. Osceola fell Okeechobee News this year. Chipping onto the raised greens seemed behind 5-0 and 8-3 in the second game and got to give us the major problem,” he said. no closer than seven points. The fi nal game was • The Okeechobee High school junior varsity volleyball Conrad said the girls realize they have to work neck and neck with Osceola leading 4-3, and team is off to a strong start in 2014. harder on their short games to cut strokes from keeping it close throughout, before Oslo scored The team defeated Port St. Lucie, 25-12 and 25- their scorecards. The girls’ next match is Monday the fi nal two points of the match. 16; Clewiston, 25-5 and 25-9; and Vero Beach, against South Fork at Hammock Creek golf club. • Junior varsity football lost a heartbreaker 25-15 and 25-20 in recent matches. Team mem- • Yearling soccer was rained out in their at Clewiston, 24-20, on Thursday night bers include Jannelle Markham, Kassie Weldon, match Thursday at home against Sebastian Mid- Adravious Stallworth caught two touchdown Ari Robshaw, Carrie Wharin, Danielle Speck, dle School. No makeup date was announced. passes of 45 and 15 yards. Janavious Futch Josie Griffi n, Tyra Smith, Artha Jonassaint, Alyssa • Osceola girls volleyball battled neck and caught a 40-yard pass from Kysell Richardson in Coleman and Grace Luna. neck with Oslo Thursday before falling in three the game. Okeechobee was victimized by their • The Lady Brahman golf team defeated games. The Lady Warriors won the fi rst game, own mistakes with three turnovers that turned Clewiston 215-249 in high school golf action 25-21, and then lost the next two, 25-17 and 15- into Clewiston points. A fumble in the fi nal two Wednesday at the Clewiston Golf and Country 11. minutes set up Clewiston for a game winning 65- Club. Abigail Myers had eight assists and Alexi Mor- yard drive. Scoring leaders for OHS were: Hannah Raul- gan had four services aces and three kills to lead OHS coach Joe Smith said his defense played Charles Murphy/ erson, 44; Cameron White ,54; Natalee Trimble, Osceola. Aubrie Hataway had two kills for the well and had a goal line stand in the fourth quar- Okeechobee News 58; and Fernanda Grisales and Tuffani Zeller, 59. Lady Warriors. ter. He also praised his offensive line for opening Macy Collier gets ready for an OHS coach Bruce Conrad said he was pleased It was a close match throughout with Osceola holes and protecting his passers. Angel Garcia Oslo serve during Thursday’s with his girls work off the tee in this match. holding a 10-6 lead in the fi rst game, falling be- had a strong night running the football. exciting match in Okeechobee. Call a PRO fessional An affordable way to advertise your business

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STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM 5851 SOUTH US HIGHWAY 1., FT. PIERCE Sun: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM SERVICE HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM JUST SOUTH OF MIDWAY ROAD Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Sun: Closed

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Ft. Pierce • West Palm • Sawgrass Oleander Ave Arrigo.net Easy St Saeger Ave

ALL OFFERS FOR WELL QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS, NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. DEALER RETAINS ALL REBATES & INCENTIVES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. MUST PRESENT AD AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO RECEIVE ADVERTISED OFFER. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. VEHICLE ART FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OR VARYING MODEL MAYBE SHOWN. OFFERS NOT IN CONJUNCTION, OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PREVIOUS SALES EXCLUDED. VEHICLE STOCK QUANTITIES VARY DAILY, RANKINGS BASED ON REGISTERED SALES FOR CHRYSLER CORP. *PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG, $599.95 DEALER FEES, TITLE **WE WILL BEAT ANY LOCAL, VALID,PRINTED ADVERTISEMENT FROM ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM DEALER WITHIN THE SE BUSINESS CENTER ZONE ON ANY NEW IDENTICALLY EQUIPPED IN STOCK VEHICLE. CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT COMPETITORS AD AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND SUPPLY ACCURATE VIN NUMBER. COMPETITORS AD MUST BE DATED SAME DAY AS THE CUSTOMERS PURCHASE. IF WE BEAT THE COMPETITORS PRICE, YOU MUST BUY THE VEHICLE FROM ARRIGO. DEALER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM THE OTHER DEALER. PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE & $599 DEALER FEES. INCLUDING FACTORY, DEALER DISCOUNTS AND REBATES. ††30% OFF VEHICLE - 2014 CHRYSLER 200-MSRP $26,690-SALE PRICE $17,999. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. SALES AND PRICING EXPIRE DATE OF PUBLICATION.