Pointing Gun at Cops Leads to Prison Catrela Denise Stallworth, 33, U.S
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Depth given in feet above sea level Pointing gun at cops leads to prison Catrela Denise Stallworth, 33, U.S. 98 N., Stallworth was initially arrested Oct. 26, Woman sentenced to entered a plea of no contest Wednesday, Jan. 2013, on a felony charge of aggravated assault 36 months in prson for 15, in front of Circuit Court Judge Sherwood with a fi rearm on a law enforcement offi cer. See page 4 for information about Bauer. Judge Bauer accepted the plea and will However, Mr. Albright later dropped the “on a how to contact this newspaper. pointing semi-automatic now sentence her March 7 at 9 a.m. law enforcement offi cer” enhancement. Assistant State Attorney Ashley Albright said “There’s no questions she pointed a gun at handgun at deputies Stallworth will serve 36 months in prison. She them. But there is a question she initially knew was charged with aggravated assault with a they were law enforcement,” he explained. By Eric Kopp fi rearm. “But, I’m satisfi ed with the penalty.” Okeechobee News “Because a fi rearm was involved, there is a The incident occurred when deputies from A woman who came very close to being three-year minimum-mandatory sentence and the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) shot when she pulled a gun on a local deputy we’re not agreeing to waive that,” said Mr. Al- has entered into a plea deal with prosecutors. bright. See PRISON — Page 5 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee JanuaryMay 27,17, 20102014 B.R.A.T. Club Inc. reaches eighth year of success By Tammi Kelly wanted to call it B.R.A.T. Club she said ‘we Publix, Papa Johns, Okeechobee County #3 starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds are put Okeechobee News don’t want to be called brats’ and I thought Sheriff, Okeechobee City Police, Okeecho- back into the B.R.A.T Club for future events. it was cute,” she continued. bee News, Waste Management, WOKC Ra- Space is limited for the fi rst 30 registrations, In 2006 Teresa Chandler and her daugh- The B.R.A.T. Club Inc. holds dances every dio and Okeechobee County Schools, Jerry so contact Allison Chandler at 863-697-9096 ter Allison moved to Okeechobee. After 12- month upon availability of the venue. Dances LaFavre, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, March of Dimes, or email her at [email protected]. year-old Allison attended school for a few range in themes from Halloween, Valentines Guardian ad Litem, Dairy Queen, Slide on The next B.R.A.T. Club Dance is a Feb. months she arrived home and spoke to her Day, Easter and Christmas. Many places of By Party Supply, Holiday Inn Express, East 15 and it is a Black and White night theme mom about a concern she had. She said that business donate to the B.R.A.T. Club includ- Coast Signs & Shirts. where ladies wear white and gentleman there was not enough for kids her age to do ing: Ding-A-Ling Deli, Dominos, Buxton- Now B.R.A.T. Club will hold a Dodge wear black. Dance is ages 12-16. Dance goes in Okeechobee. Seawinds, DP Productions, Eastcoast Signs, Ball Tournament March 1 in Flagler Park from 7 to 10 p.m. and it’s $7 and includes “Can we start having soda, pizza, chips and more. some dances?” Allison asked. The Chandlers moved from West Palm Okeechobee Forecast Beach where Allison had gone to YMCA dances and had enjoyed them. Allison at the age of 12 knew she had to change things in this Allison town for the kids to have Chandler some fun. Teresa started to gather Today: Partly cloudy. High the things needed to make her daughter’s 64F. Winds light and variable request possible, such as location, food, Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. supplies and etc. The fi rst dance was at Pier Low 47F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 II resort and all the funds from the ticket and mph. food sales went to the American Red Cross in Okeechobee. The fi rst dance was a huge Special to the Okeechobee News Extended Forecast B.R.A.T. Club board of directors pictured from left to right: (back row) Bryant Cul- success with over 100 kids in attendance. Saturday: Sunny. High 57F. Winds NW pepper, Judge Jerald Bryant, Sheriff Paul May, Frank DeCarlo and Matt Buxton; Who knew this was only the beginning? at 10 to 20 mph. (front row) Tiffany Peters, Teresa Chandler, Tammi Kelly and Allison Chandler. The dances soon moved to the Shine Saturday Night: Clear skies. Low Club, which the club was grateful that the around 35F. Winds light and variable. space was donated. Dances were held there Sunday: A mainly sunny sky. High 69F. for about a year and at each dance all the Plant a Tree in Celebration for Arbor Day Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. funds would go to a local non-profi t such as Sunday Night: Clear skies. Low 44F. the American Cancer Society, YMCA, Castle, Jan. 17, is Arbor Day and the Florida Arbor Day was celebrated and it was be- Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Communities in Schools, Real Life Chil- Forest Service wants to inspire you to plant, lieved that more than one million trees dren’s Ranch and more. They continued the nurture and celebrate trees. were planted in Nebraska that day. teen dances through the years moving to the “Now is the best time to plant a seedling Help us celebrate J. Sterling Morton’s Freshman Campus Auditorium (courtesy of tree (bare root), explains Senior Forester legacy of Arbor Day by planting a tree. Calin Ionita, Florida Forest Service. “Winter For Info, Call the school board) and occasionally uses the “Plant a tree to grow with your family” TH South Elementary Cafeteria. and early spring in general are a good time Senior Forester Calin states. “Trees reduce 763-7202 Fri., Jan. 17 - RD Teresa Chandler decided to create a non- for planting trees because trees enter a dor- sound, produce oxygen, store carbon, Thurs., Jan. 23 mant period. They slow their activity during MOVIE TICKETS: profi t for the dance program so the proceeds clean the air, provide shade, reduce wind Adults I: “SAVING MR. BANKS” would benefi t the students directly such as the winter thus making it easier to handle and erosion and increase property values.” Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, the tree with the least amount of stress.” $6.50 PG-13 themes for the dance, sup- There are other ways to celebrate Arbor Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, plies and two Okeechobee Already established “root ball” trees can be Children 12 & under 7:00 & 9:00, Mon 3:00 & 7:00 planted all year round in Florida. Day including: taking a walk through a for- $5.00 High School scholarships est, state, county, city park; reading a book II: “THE NUT JOB” for $500 each. When asked Florida has been celebrating Arbor Day Senior Citizens about trees to a loved one; baking with PG Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, since 1886. Arbor Day was fi rst celebrated $5.00 all movies Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, why the name B.R.A.T. nuts or seeds from trees; painting, drawing Club? on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska City, Neb. Matinees 7:00 & 9:00, Mon 3:00 & 7:00 or writing about the trees in your area. $4.50 “Because of what it The founding father of Arbor Day is J. III: “JACK RYAN: stands for: Building Rela- Sterling Morton who moved from Detroit For more information about trees tionships Among Teens,” to Nebraska; living in Nebraska he missed (planting tips, types of trees and diseases), SHADOW RECRUIT” PG-13 Fri., Tues. & Thurs. 7:00 & 9:00, the serenity of trees. In 1872 he introduced please contact Senior Forester Calin Ionita Sat., Sun. & Wed. 2:00, 4:15, Teresa said Teresa Chandler. “When I told Allison I tree-planting day resolution to the State (863) 655-6409 or at Calin.Ionita@Fresh- 7:00 & 9:00, Mon 3:00 & 7:00 Chandler Board of Agriculture. On April 10, 1872, FromFlorida.com. Your Largest Fence Post Supplier in South Florida Stay in the know with an The Works! 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