Vol. 105 No. 31 Wednesday, March 12, 2014 50¢ Plus tax Man arrested in home robbery case ... Page 9 Hit & run driver kills pedestrian By Eric Kopp Okeechobee News OHS softball The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is searching for the driv- er of a Ford vehicle that allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian team beats on U.S. 441 N. and then fl ed the scene. Jensen Beach According to an FHP press release Frisdie Mariela Her- nandez Alecio, 20, Homestead, was killed Saturday morning, ... Page 12 March 8, near the Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) on U.S. 441 N. The driver of the vehicle was apparently heading south on Lake Levels the two-lane highway when Ms. Alecio was struck and killed sometime around 7 a.m. The STA is located across the high- Okeechobee News/Katrina Elsken way from the Okeechobee Youth Development Center. 13.85 feet Ms. Alecio, continued the release, was leaving the STA and Last Year: 14.10 feet walking near U.S. 441 N. when she was struck by the right side Speckled Perch Festival Parade of the vehicle. While the Ford vehicle continued its southerly 6SRQVRUHG%\ The 2014 Speckled Perch Festival Parade was held Saturday in direction of travel, Ms. Alecio was found on the west shoulder downtown Okeechobee. Among those in the parade were Little Miss of the highway. Seminole Madasyn Osceola (left) and Little Mr. Seminole Roberto Osceola Bernard (right). For more photos, see page 18. See HIT — Page 5 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW 63DUURWW$YH Source: South Florida Water Management District. Depth given Bull rider sent to ICU in feet above sea level and the bull seemed to fl y out of the chute Okeechobee rodeo and buck mid air. Cameras clicked away as Ramagos leaned back, right hand in the air, contestant shatters maintaining his seat. But something went horribly wrong. every bone in his face The bull twisted and jerked, smashing the See page 4 for information about cowboy’s face against the animal’s skull and how to contact this newspaper. By Katrina Elsken breaking every bone in Ramagos’ face. Okeechobee News As the rider went down, the bull continued Florida’s Cowtown Rodeo opened with a to jump and paw the ground, and rodeo bull- tragedy Saturday, as bull rider Jefferey Rama- fi ghters hurried to distract the bull and lure gos shattered every bone in his face in a ride him away from the fallen rider. As soon as the that left the crowded arena in a shocked si- bull was safely out of the arena, EMTs rushed in with a stretcher. Okeechobee News/Katrina Elsken lence. Jefferey Ramagos was seriously injured at Ramagos was the fi rst rider in the event, the Florida Cowtown Rodeo in Okeecho- See BULL — Page 5 bee on Saturday. 2 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27,12, 20102014 Local churches host special programs and sale Sacred Heart Catholic Doris Entry at 863-467-1548. Sparks and T & T classes for Bible memory Gathering in Grace and Prayer meets Church, at 901 S.W. Sixth St. Love Jesus? Every Monday and game time fun! Call the church offi ce every Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. in the park at will host a community yard morning, 8 a.m. at Hampton for more details at 863-763-1699. the pavilion. All are welcome. sale on March 28 and 29 from Inn, there is a Bible study held Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade Ministry Northside Baptist Church invites all 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. All proceeds will and you are invited. It is free if Soup Kitchen and Thrift Store, 1401 to join the church for old-fashioned preach- benefi t the Catholic Women’s you don’t eat, or you can have N.E. Park St., is in need of donations of any ing based on the Bible, God-focused prayer, Club Family Outreach projects. a great breakfast for only $5. type. All donations are tax deductible. Help hymns we grew up on, Southern-Gospel Fountain of Life Church, Brandon Tucker and Pastor Jim is needed in putting a roof on the church favorites, with piano and bass duets on Sun- at 1302 S.W. 32nd St. on Sun- Benton are the speakers. More and painting the building. The thrift store is days at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., with Sunday day, March 16, at 9 a.m. and questions? Call 863-532-2482. open Monday-Friday from noon to 4 p.m. School at 9:45 a.m. and Prayer Meeting on 11 a.m. will present Pontus J. There are many oppor- and the building fund yard sale will be the Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Northside Baptist is Back, a man and his guitar. If tunities at Peace Lutheran fi rst and second Saturday of every month located about 6 miles north on 441 at 51 NW 98th St. you have any questions, please Church, including the newly from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The soup kitchen is call 863-763-8945 or 863-801- under construction. For more information, Peace Lutheran Church, 750 N.W. founded Peace Outreach, 23rd Lane, has two worship services each 1297. whose goals include getting ev- call 863-634-9194. On Sunday, March 16, Okeechobee Sunday, one at 8 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m. eryone to discover their gifts and use them Okeechobee Missionary Baptist Everyone is welcome to come hear God’s Missionary Baptist Church will host the for the Glory of God. Another new opportu- Church, at 4212 Hwy. 441 N., and Pastor message of love and forgiveness for all peo- 67th annual homecoming celebration with nity is the Peace Garden Club, focusing on Clinton Currington, would like to invite all ple through Jesus Christ. Web site is www. special guest speaker, Brother Kerry Beaty. church grounds beautifi cation and growing to participate in church services. The King peace-okee.org. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and wor- vegetables in raised garden beds. All are James Bible is used. Sunday School is at Note: An Okeechobee Church Direc- ship service at 10:45 a.m. a dinner on the welcome to attend the Peace Garden Club 9:45 a.m., with worship at 10:45 a.m. Sun- tory is now available at Florida.Newszap. grounds will be served after worship ser- meetings on the last Monday of each month day Night BTC is at 5:30 p.m. followed by com with addresses and service times for vice. at 7 p.m. worship service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday is local churches, or go to www.newszap. Church of God of Prophecy has an Okeechobee Mission Baptist Church Bible Study at 7 p.m. com/okeechobeechurches. Send additions Open Arms Ministry, at 102 N.W. 10th St. will host a discover youth program every Oakview Baptist Church, at 677 S.W. or corrections for the online directory to The Hurting Women’s Ministry meets on the Wednesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. For more 32 Street, would like to invite everyone to [email protected], or fi ll out the second and fourth Friday of each month at information call 8637-763-3681. the Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. form provided on the website. 7 p.m. This is a ministry for women of all Every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at and to our Wednesday Worship Service at ages who are going through or have been the Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third 6 p.m. We also have Sunday School (for all through crisis in their lives. For information, St., will host “The Daniel Plan.” The weekly ages) at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings and Okeechobee Forecast please call 863-254-8304. meetings started Feb. 22 and will continue we have classes at 6 p.m. on Sunday eve- The First United Methodist Church for 40 days. They will meet every Saturday in nings. Come and worship with us! For more Library would like to invite everyone to visit one of the classrooms at the church. There information, call 863-763-1699. Our website their Lending Library, Room 20, at 200 N.E. is no charge. Bring a small notepad and a is oakviewbaptist.com. Second St., in Okeechobee. All are welcome bottle of water. The group will be led by Victory Baptist Church, 500 S.W. 9th to complete an application, no charge, to Francie Malone with extra magic headed by St, would like to invite the public to attend take advantage of wholesome reading, Pam Chesley. The Daniel Plan is based on any or all of their services each Sunday. Sun- Today: Partly cloudy skies. viewing and educational material for adults, Faith, Food and Friends and promises to be a day School is at 10 a.m. for all ages. Morning High around 85F. Winds SW at children and youth. They have fi ction and fun way to get rid of pounds while enjoying worship service is at 10:45 a.m. and includes 15 to 25 mph. nonfi ction in literature, philosophy, religion friends. If you have any questions call Fran- old fashion singing and praising God. The Tonight: A few clouds from and Christian romance, social sciences, ge- cie at 863-357-1713. youth “band,” consists of the piano, violin, time to time. Low near 60F. ography and history. They also have materi- The AWANA Club at Oakview Baptist mandolin and guitar, as well as, various Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. als for home schooling, with over 200 DVDs, Church invites all children from pre-Kin- singing groups. Be blessed with the preach- VCRs, cassettes, national magazines, etc. dergarten, ages 3 to fi fth graders. The club ing of God’s Word (KJV) and a church fam- Extended Forecast Hours are Sunday, 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. ily with a heart of love. Wednesday evening Thursday: Mainly sunny. High 68F. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednes- Come join in the fun as with the Cubbies, prayer and Bible study is at 7 p.m. For more day, 6–8 p.m. For further information, call Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. information, please call: 863-763-0669. Thursday Night: Clear. Low 46F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Friday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 74F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. OCT’s ‘Send Me No Flowers’ is a hit! Friday Night: Clear skies. Low 52F. Play Review George, was wonderful in his fi rst appear- Jane Kaufman played a girl that George Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. ance on any stage. I know others in the audi- dreamed about. Like Christian, she also Saturday: Generally sunny despite a few ence will agree that we hope to see more of wore many hats, fi lling in other minor roles. afternoon clouds. High around 80F. Winds By Louise Dowling him in future OCT productions. It was a super cast. SE at 5 to 10 mph. Okeechobee News Mike Zierden, who played George’s best The set was very pleasing. The Okeechobee Community Theatre’s friend, was hilarious in his attempts to help The theater itself is a delight as it is easy to “Send Me No Flowers” is, in this writer’s his buddy. He spent most of the play work- see and hear everything on stage. “Always on Top of the Job” opinion, one of the best productions they ing on George’s eulogy, to great effect. The production is directed by Ron and have ever done. Michael White appeared to really enjoy Jacque Hayes. Stage managers are Cathy This hilarious romp stays within the his part as “Bert,” the Texas oilman George Womble and Laurie Garner. Assistant stage bounds of good taste, still providing plenty picks out to be Judy’s next husband. managers are Blair Law and Samantha of laughs. John Garner, as Dr. Morrissey, was the White. Laura Murray is lighting tech. “Send Me No Flowers” is the story of a funniest — and loudest — doctor I have ever Those working behind the scenes in- model husband whose hypochondria al- encountered. He played it so well I could re- clude house manager Marie Koepke; light- Re-Roofing Specialists most ruins his marriage. When, he over- ally believe he was a doctor. ing gaffer Adam Owens; hair stylist Linda • Metal & Shingle Roofs hears his doctor discussing a terminally-ill Darwin Fort was Mr. Akins, who sold Bohannon; and seamstress Cathy Womble. patient, George misunderstands and thinks George funeral plots. He was eager to Set construction was by Ron and Jacque • Flats & Leaks Repair he has two weeks to live. In order to make make the sale and willing to go along with Hayes, Joanie and Carlys Moffatt and Aaron sure his wife Judy is taken care of, George George’s suggestions for his fi nal resting Andrews. FREE ESTIMATES decides to pick out a new husband for her. place — including plots for Judy and her The play opened March 7. Performances Judy, meanwhile, worries that George is second husband. are set for Friday, March 14 and Saturday, State Lic.#CCC1327338 behaving oddly and suspects he is having an Christian Garner played Vito, the man March 15. Curtain goes up at 8 p.m. There affair. George was worried might have his eye on will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, 863-357-3838 Kenny Feightner, in the lead role of Judy, as well as several other parts. March 15. March2 12, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20103 Livestock show under way at the county fair Roofing with the name you trust! The Okeechobee County Fair opened Tuesday at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Cen- ROOFING ter. & REPAIRS The fair includes the 4H and FFA Livestock Residential Show with events throughout the week. The Commercial Livestock Sale is set for Saturday. The fair opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday and FREE Estimates Thursday and at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 Special events are planned each day. Wednesday is Okeechobee Idol Night. Don’t make a Mistake! Thursday night is Food Bank Night. Bring Call Big Lake three cans of food for $2 entry. Friday is “Student Day,”opening at noon, with special 863-763-ROOF (7663) admission and armbands. Saturday is Fun Day at the fair. Sunday is “Family Day” with free admission. For a complete schedule and information visit: www.okeechobeecountyfair.com.
Special to the Okeechobee News/Sandra Pearce The Overall Grand Champion winner was chosen Monday night at the Youth dairy show at the Okeechobee County Fair. Left to right are Red Larson, Re- bekah Prescott, Cady McGehee, Ashley Bailey and Taylor Pearce.
Special to the Okeechobee News Poster winner Andrew Hines, a fi fth grade student Special to the Okeechobee News/SES at the Adventist Christian School, won the Valentine Poster contest at South Elementary Students of the Week the school. The theme of the con- Congratulations to the Students of the Week at South Elementary School for test was to make a valentine card Feb. 21. They are: Ethan Watson, Alex Deskin, Cameron Conrad, Sarah Ro- representing your relationship with driguez, Trinity Horne, India Turner, Isabel Duarte, Noelani Conejo, Isabella God. Andrew won with his “My Walk Puga, La’Juanna Ford, Isabella Saucedo, Shaylyne Platt and Joy Whipple. with God” poster. 4 Okeechobee News OPINION March 12, 2014 Public Forum/Speak Out Letters to the editor Speak Out has moved online, where • Young parents sometimes do not real- Education board members. We would like to extend an it is quicker and easier to share your ize just how fast a small child can get away extra thanks to the fi re department for their I would like to address the need for from you. It is never too early to start teach- assistance with one of our vendors. ideas and converse with others. Go to paraprofessionals in the classrooms of our ing kids about safety. And if they are old An enthusiastic cheer goes to all of this www.newszap.com, click on the com- schools. The education of our children is enough to walk, you should teach them to year’s royalty both locally and in surround- munity name and your local or state very important. Having paraprofessionals in swim because sooner or later they will be Public Forum. There, you can create the classrooms benefi t not only the teachers ing counties. in the water. South Florida is full of ponds, new topics or comment on existing but our children. They give the children the Main Street would also like to recognize lakes, ditches, etc. topics. What follows is a sampling of extra help and attention that they may need. DP Productions for their continued hard some of the discussions currently tak- Rodeo and festival Also classrooms should be downsized, that work and dedication to making each of ing place. Thanks for participating! way the children would be able to learn our festivals fun and entertaining. Thanks • At the Cow Town Rodeo yesterday at more effectively. to Emma Pauley for providing the gospel House party our beautiful, renovated Rodeo Arena, four Wendy Morgan singers and entertainment for those folks in • Other communities are cracking down young girls sang the Star Spangled Banner— park 4. We would also like to thank Roger on these house parties where teenagers are this should be posted and shared with the Festival success Azcona and the participants in the Martial getting drunk. The courts have started hold- world if possible. They were very special. Arts Youth Program for giving an impressive ing the person who hosts the party liable and Walt was at the Traditions baseball game The 49th Annual Speckled Perch Festi- demonstration of the techniques learned in they should. I hope they prosecute whoever today and said the one who sang should val was an outstanding success for Main the program. We would like to acknowledge hosted that party. take lessons from your young girls. Also, Street. This year’s festival truly did justice to the Okeechobee Cattleman’s Association for thank you to all of our local sponsors for the long-standing tradition of the Speckled collaborating with us in our coastal adver- Tanning Perch Festival and the celebration of a united such a great time. We are so lucky to be in tising to make the most of our advertising this community. A special shout out for the community. This year’s attendance was phe- • Melanoma kills one person each hour. dollars. Okeechobee Sheriff’s Department and the nomenal and the vendors that participated Tanning beds are not a safe alternative. Fif- Main Street is proud to be your commu- teen minutes in a tanning bed is equal to a Okeechobee City Police for all they do for were very excited at the crowd and the in- nity-based program that offers everyone whole day’s exposure in the sun. Don’t be the parade and the rodeo and in general. terests in their products and services. The one of the 1 million new cases of skin cancer They do a great job always, but if you get on weather was also a huge hit! the opportunity to be involved. Member- diagnosed each year. the wrong side of them, watch out! Main Street would like to thank the city ship is important to us to continue to help • The Speckled Perch Festival was great, and the R.E. Hamrick Trust for their contin- Okeechobee improve and not lose sight of Thoughts to ponder but the parade was a little skimpy this year. ued support of our events, the police and our heritage and traditions through festivals • If anyone ever asks you “What would • Parades are just not the same without sheriff for their commitment to assisting us such as this. Thank you as always to our Jesus do?” remind them that fl ipping over the marching bands. I know this time of year with the festival and parade, Glades Media, current members. Please ask how you can tables and chasing people with a whip is the high school band has other music com- Hendersons Sani Service Systems, Clear become a part of this great organization, call within the realm of possibilities. petitions, but it’s a shame the middle school Channel Radio, the Focus, Waste Manage- 863-357-6246. bands did not participate in the parade. ment, Okeechobee News, the Pennysaver, Thank you. Child’s death in pond the Tourist Development Council, our volun- Executive Director, • A child can be standing next to you and Bull rider injured teers, our corporate sponsors and dedicated Sharie Turgeon in the blink of an eye be gone. My prayers • Bull riding is a dangerous sport for sure. go out to the mother and family of this little We’re praying for the cowboy who was hurt Chamber of Commerce News boy. at the Saturday rodeo. • Don’t underestimate children, they can • Maybe rider helmets are called for— • Saturday, April 19, The Pregnancy for this month; however, we encourage be right next to you one minute, and gone heck all other sports require helmets. I Center of Okeechobee will hold the Color you to check out our community calendar the next. I had a friend who went to use the understand the bigger the belt buckle, the Craze 5K Run/Walk for Life. It will be held at www.okeechobeebusiness.com for more rest room, and her 2-year-old had managed bigger the man, however, when your face at the Agri-Civic Center located at 4601 Hwy. to unlock the front door, and walked almost events as they become available in the com- meets the head of a bull you are all equal. a block away by the time her mom found 710. For more information, contact the Preg- munity and in the chamber. Please remem- her. My sister-in-law also had a similar prob- Hope he gets better soon. nancy Center of Okeechobee, 808 N.E. Park • You play with the bull, you’re gonna get ber to RSVP for each of the above events to lem. She went to use the rest room and her Street in Okeechobee. reserve your spot. If you are interested in son also managed to unlock the door and the horns. God help the poor man. • The Chamber of Commerce will hold • The riders assume the risk, but it’s still SPONSORING any of the chamber events get outside. She couldn’t fi nd him anywhere, its monthly Chamber Business After then she took to the streets before seeing so painful and sad. please contact Mariah at 863-467-6246 or • I was at the arena with my family. Hours on Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. him on the roof! He had found and climbed at OK Corral Gun Club located at 9449 N.E. [email protected]. a ladder. When they say that “it only takes We saw everything. We were shocked and I look forward to seeing you at our scared for the worst. 48th St. This is an excellent opportunity to a second” for something to happen, they events!! aren’t lying. You can be the most respon- • We were at the rodeo and we knew get to know your local business people and sible, loving, caring parent there is, and your something was really wrong when the bull build lasting relationships in a professional Executive Director child can still get away from you in just the rider went down and then didn’t move. He environment. So don’t miss the opportunity. Antoinette Rodriguez blink of a eye. My prayers will defi nitely be was so still as the bull fi ghters were trying to RSVP NOW via the chamber calendar. 863-467-6246 with this family! distract the bull and get it out of the arena. That will conclude the chamber events [email protected] March2 12, 2014 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20105 Rodeo returns to historic arena Special to the Okeechobee News money to repair the historic arena. 5. Clint Laye, 80, $268; 6. David Peebles, 76, Florida’s Cow Town Rodeo was held The crowds turned out for the rodeo on $192. March 8 and 9 at the Okeechobee County Saturday, indicating they were happy to re- • Steer wrestling: 1. Tyler Pearson, 5.0 Cattlemen’s Rodeo Arena on U.S. 441. turn to the historic venue, and the cowboys seconds, $1,072; 2. (tie) Spunk Sasser, Erin Saturday marked the fi rst PRCA rodeo and rodeo stock provided an exciting show. Bullin and Gary Gilbert, 5.6, $536 each. held there since the arena reopened. The old The winners were as follows. • Team roping: 1. Jacob Locke/Tom arena had been closed due to damages from • All-around cowboy: Tyler Pearson, Bourne, 7.1 seconds, $1,721 each; 2. Jeremy the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005. The Cattle- $1,072, steer wrestling and team roping. Hester/Casey Cox, 7.6, $1,424; 3. Cory Kidd men’s rodeos were held at the Okeechobee • Bareback riding: 1. Kyle Brennecke, 86 V/Brad Culpepper, 8.4, $1,127; 4. Wes Goo- Agri-Civic Center until last year, when the points on Five Star Rodeo’s Spots And Dots, drich/Matt Zancanella, 10.2, $831; 5. Derrick Cattlemen held a funding drive to raise the $1,266; 2. Tim O’Connell, 83, $959; 3. (tie) Miller/Chad Harper, 10.7, $534; 6. Shane Matt Bright and Trey Taylor, 81, $575 each; Hanchey/Cade Johnson, 12.1, $297. • Saddle bronc riding: 1. Tyrel Larsen, 86 points on Silver Spurs Club’s Best Hope, $1,377; 2. Andrew Steiger, 85, $1,043; 3. (tie) A legitimate role for the Isaac Diaz and Cody DeMoss, 83, $626 each; press is that of “the public’s 5. (tie) Ryan MacKenzie, Joe Lufkin and Doug Aldridge, 82, $167 each. watchdog.” Most citizens • Tie-down roping: 1. Paul Fussell, 8.7 seconds, $981; 2. (tie) Murray Pole and can’t spend the time neces- Chase Cobb, 9.3, $728 each; 4. Justin Thig- sary to personally observe pen, 9.8, $474; 5. (tie) Rick Greiner and Trent Creager, 10.0, $237 each. their public officials at • Barrel racing: 1. Kristin Hanchey, 15.82 work, or to determine how seconds, $1,306; 2. Shawna Bourne, 15.99, $1,119; 3. (tie) Sabra O’Quinn and Sarah well public institutions are Rose McDonald, 16.05, $871 each; 5. Boo- carrying out their public gie Jumper, 16.07, $622; 6. Taylor Carver, 16.11, $497; 7. Teal Hampton, 16.17, $373; mission. 8. Tamaran Mosseau, 16.18, $249; 9. Sidney Forrest, 16.22, $187; 10. Kelley Carrington, 16.26, $124. But too many newspapers • Bull riding: 1. (tie) Bobby Welsh, on Silver Spurs Club’s Yellow Tail and Ty Wal- these days act more like lace, on Five Star Rodeo’s M.G.K., 85 points, “mad dogs” than “watch- $1,439 each; 3. Bayle Worden, 84, $893; 4. (tie) Dustin Bowen and Austin Gross, 81, dogs.” $472 each; 6. Jason Beck, 80, $248. Total payoff was $40,937. Stock contractors were Silver Spurs Club, We’re proud to be differ- Klein Brothers Pro Rodeo and Five Star Ro- ent. We try to carry out our deo. Dottie Hayes served as rodeo secretary. “watchdog” role as humble Okeechobee News/Katrina Elsken Offi cials were: Chris Carpenter and Clint representatives of the pub- The One Arm Bandit performed as a specialty act at Florida’s Cowtown Rodeo Simpson. Timers were : Sheri Gornto and at the Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Rodeo Arena on U.S. 441 N on Saturday Dottie Hayes. Jerry Todd was the announcer. lic, always maintaining a Bullfi ghters were: John Copsy and Ross Hill. and Sunday. For more photos online, go to Florida.newszap.com or see the link Clown/barrelman were: Clint Parrish. Chute courteous tone and our on the Okeechobee News page on Facebook. boss was Terry Hayes. Pickup men were reputation for purposeful Greg Widden and Reed Durrance. neutrality.
bull, “Bodacious.” up drawing Bodacious again, this time in BULL Anyone who would like to send a get round 7 of the NFR. He decided to turn him How are we doing? out — getting off of the bull when he left the Continued From Page 1 well card, or donate fi nancially, may send mail to: chute. Hedeman then tipped his hat to Bo- Jeffrey Ramagos, 8322 Pride Port Hud- dacious and he received a standing ovation A few minutes later, rodeo fans saw a Let us know by emailing son, Zachary, LA 70791. for his decision. He did this at the request of Medivac helicopter arrive to take the injured According to Wikipedia, “Tuff Hedeman his son when Bodacious smashed his face [email protected] or man to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center earlier that year.” in Fort Pierce. Lawnwood, a trauma center, is one of only seven riders to have ever rid- calling your editor. is only 7 minutes away from Okeechobee by den Bodacious, with the stand-out ride be- helicopter according to the hospital’s media ing a 95-point ride at a 1993 Bull Riders Only relations offi ce. (BRO) event in Long Beach, Calif. However, HIT According to Audra Clemons, spokesper- his more familiar encounter with him hap- Continued From Page 1 son for the Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s pened in the short-go of the 1995 PBR World Association, Ramagos made it through sur- Finals in Las Vegas, Nev. He was jerked At this point, FHP does not know the gery Sunday and was still in ICU on Monday. down by him upon exiting the chutes and color or model of the vehicle. However, She said she is in contact with his mother. struck his face on his head, shattering every the release does indicate the vehicle will be “He’s not paralyzed and he doesn’t have major bone in his face. To the crowd’s as- missing it’s right-side mirror and there will brain damage,” she said. “He will live. How- tonishment, he managed to walk out of the be damage to the right front turn signal. Community Service ever, he had full reconstructive facial surgery. arena, albeit a bloody mess. He required If you have any information about this Through Journalism He shattered every bone in his face.” several hours of reconstructive surgery for incident or the vehicle involved, you are She said rodeo fans will recognize the in- his face, and less than two months later, he asked to contact FHP Trooper Corporal Mark juries as very similar to the injuries Tuff He- was riding again. At the National Finals Ro- Zook at 561-357-4000; or, *FHP on your cell deman suffered while riding another rodeo deo (NFR) later that year, Hedeman ended phone. 26 Serving the communitiesOkeechobee south News of Lake Okeechobee MarchMay 27,12, 20102014 Community Events Obituaries Obituaries should be submitted to the Okeechobee News by emailing Brought [email protected]. Customers may also request photos and links to online to you 863.763.6461 guestbooks. A link to the obituaries Merrill Dwight Miller, 79 is available at fl orida.newszap.com. by: Merrill Dwight Miller of Okeechobee died Lic#CAC1817236 March 8, 2014. He was born December 13, Gretha McGee Ford 1934 in Marion, Ohio to Cletus and Lilly Miller. Eagles to host bingo New Hope Lodge gives back He was a machinist. Mr. Miller proudly served Strickland, 72 The Fraternal Order Of Eagles Aerie, 4137, New Hope Lodge 450 is giving back to our country in the U.S. Navy. A resident of OKEECHOBEE — Gretha McGee Ford Strick- 9985 U.S. 441 N. , will host bingo Wednes- the community. On Saturday, March 15, Okeechobee since land died March 10, 2014. She was born March day, March 12, at 6 p.m. It is open to public. from noon until 6 p.m. food and refresh- 1988, he was very 6, 1942 in Basinger, Friday, March 14, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. the ments are free to all. Please join us at the handy and could do Fla. She was a mem- auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner with Douglas Brown Community Center located almost anything. ber of Okeechobee salad and garlic bread for a $6 donation. En- at 826 N.E. 16th Ave. For information, call Mr. Miller was pre- Church of God. tertainment will be provided by Lisa, from 7 863-838-8991. ceded in death by Mrs. Strickland was until 11 p.m. Sunday, March 16, from 2 until his three brothers, preceded in death 5 p.m. the auxiliary will serve corned beef Legion offers Sunday bingo Warren, Calvin and by her parents, Lest- and cabbage for a $7 donation. The public Darrell. er and Erma Lee is welcome. All proceeds go to support Ea- American Legion 64 will host Sunday He is survived by McGee; grandson, gles’ charities. Looking ahead, on Saturday, night bingo on March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Doors his wife of twelve Robert Ford; and March 29, card bingo is at 5:30 p.m. For in- open at 5 p.m. in the bingo area. The kitchen years, Pat Miller of brother, Donald formation, call 863-763-2552. will offer a limited menu. Payoffs will be de- Okeechobee; three McGee. termined by player attendance. All proceeds stepdaughters, Vickie She is survived by will benefi t the American Legion veterans Carlton of Akron, Ohio, Barbara Steinbacher two sons, Eagles host meatloaf dinner programs. The event is open to the public. (Buzz) of Zanesville, Ohio and Kelly Page of Al- Chuck Ford (Sara) and Scott Ford all The Cypress Hut Eagles, 4509, will serve a The American Legion now has free WIFI for ton, Illinois; and sister, Rosella Johnson of Zenia, of Okeechobee; seven grandchildren, Keith meatloaf dinner by Carla Wednesday, March its lounge and dining room patrons. Ohio. (Crystal) of Mayo, Fla., Jason, Zane, Rebeka, 12. The public is invited. Serving starts at 5 No services will be held at this time. Jade, Kayla and Samantha; three great-grand- p.m. Proceeds will go to community and na- Garden & Orchid clubs meet Those wishing to leave a message of con- children, Danny, Hunter and Skyler; sister, Myr- na Davis all of Okeechobee; two aunts, Emma tional charity funds. For information, call the The Garden Club will meet Monday, dolence may sign the register book at www. Lou Simmons and Gertrude Thomas; and many Cypress Hut Eagles at 863-467-1154. March 17, at 6 p.m. That will be followed OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com loving nieces and nephews. by the Orchid Club meeting at 7 p.m. Both All arrangements are entrusted to the direction Visitation will be 2 p.m. until services at 3 p.m. will be held in the Extension Center, 451 U.S. and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway fami- Stroke support group to meet Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Okeechobee 98 N. Everyone is welcome. Bring a plant or lies of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral A stroke support group meeting will be Church of God. Burial will follow at Evergreen orchid to show or a problem plant to dis- Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, held at the Heritage Assisted Living Facility, Cemetery. cuss. For information, call 863-763-6469. Florida, 34972. 608 N.E. Second Ave., Wednesday, March Those wishing to leave a message of condo- 12, at 6 p.m. This group assists stroke pa- Wilton ‘Bill’ Frank lence may sign the register book at, www.Okee- tients, caregivers and anyone who wants to VFW has St. Pat’s day feast Stegkemper, 78 chobeeFuneralHome.com know about stroke effects and care. Light re- VFW Post 10539, 3912 U.S. 441 S.E., will All arrangements are entrusted to the direction freshments will be served, and adult care will OKEECHOBEE — Wilton “Bill” Frank Stegkem- have a corned beef dinner Monday, March per died March 7, 2014. He was born June 15, and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway fami- be available during the session. For informa- 17. Serving will start at 2 p.m. and continue lies of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral tion, call 863-763-1700 or 863-634-8412. 1935 in Cleveland, until gone. The dinner is $7, and the public is Ohio. Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, welcome. Proceeds are for veterans in need. He was a two term Florida, 34972. Elks meeting site changed For information, call 863-763-2308. member of Board of As of March 1, Elks Lodge 2871 will no Directors of N.R.A. in longer meet at the VFW South in Treasure Benefi t held for fi re victims Washington; former police offi cer in Ft. Island. All future meetings and events will A Quarter Auction will be held to ben- Pierce, Vero Beach take place at American Legion Post 64, 501 efi t fi re victims on Saturday, March 22, and Cocoa Beach; S.E. Second St. The next meeting will be from 1 until 5 p.m. at the VFW (Big Lake) long time realtor in Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. Signs will be Post 10539, 3912 U.S. 441 S.E. There will posted at the entrance as to which room we the Tri-County area, be a 50/50 drawing, door prize and auction member of Liberty are using. For information, call Jerry Jones items. For information, contact Tammi Kelly Search obituaries at 863-634-1605. Baptist Church in Ft. at 772-708-6764; or, by e-mail at tammipho- Pierce and an avid nationally at [email protected]. sportsman and gun rights advocate. http://www.legacy.com Sacred Heart plan fi sh dinners Mr. Stegkemper is survived by his wife, Susan J. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701 S.W. Green market meeting set Stegkemper; daughter, Tara Forbes (Rene) all of Sixth St., will hold a fi sh dinner (baked or Okeechobee may soon have a green Port St. Lucie; sons, Bill K. Stegkemper of Vero fried) on: Friday, March 14, 21, 28, and April market where local farmers and backyard Beach and John W. Stegkemper (Theresa) of 4 and 11. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for gardeners can sell fresh produce. Potential South Carolina; three grandsons, John Michael children. Serving is from 4 until 7 p.m. The growers, interested farmers and gardeners Stegkemper of South Carolina, Renee William dinner will includes fi sh, potatoes, cole slaw, are invited to attend the next co-op meeting, Forbes and Ethan Forbes both of Port St. Lu- beverage and dessert. set for Monday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at the cie; granddaughter, Evin Forbes of Tampa; dear Okeechobee County Extension Offi ce. friends, Ann and Dennis Harding; and many lov- ing friends in the Tri-County area. Roundtable meeting set Mr. Stegkemper’s wishes were to have his re- The executive roundtable of the Shared CCC will meet March 25 mains scattered at his favorite trap and skeet Services Network of Okeechobee County The Community Collaborative Council range. will hold its bi-monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. of the Okeechobee County Shared Services No services will be held at this time. Friday, March 14, in the board room of the Network will hold their monthly meeting Those wishing to leave a message of con- Okeechobee County School Board offi ce. Tuesday, March 25, at 10 a.m. in the board dolence may sign the register book at www. This forum provides a mechanism for dia- room of the Okeechobee County School OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com logue and problem solving in our commu- Board offi ce. March special guest speak- All arrangements are entrusted to the direction nity through the collaborative efforts of our ers will be: Wanda Klesper – Okeechobee and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway fami- local decision makers. The public is invited. Senior Services and Darlene Forage – AAA lies of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral For information, call Sharon Vinson at 863- SHINE. For information, call Sharon Vinson Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, 462-5000, ext. 257. at 863-462-5000, ext. 257. Florida, 34972. 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His bond was set the infl uence (DUI) charges by the was set at $8,000. uty Bart Potter on a misdemeanor charge of at $2,500. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce • Christian Andrew Schneider, 32, N.E. driving under the infl uence. Whaley was • Donald H. Nettles, 47, N.W. 98th St., (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police County Road 660, Arcadia, was arrested also arrested by Offi cer Charles Green on a Okeechobee, was arrested March 10 by Department (OCPD), the Florida High- March 8 by Deputy Ben Lisle on a felony felony charge of driving while license sus- Deputy Cpl. Aric Majere on an amended way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and charge of possession of a controlled sub- pended-third or subsequent offense and a DOC warrant charging him with the felonies Wildlife Conservation Commission stance (oxycodone) without a prescription misdemeanor charge of reckless driving. His of violation of probation - burglary of an (FWC) or the Department of Correc- and a misdemeanor charge of driving under total bond was set at $4,250. unoccupied structure and violation of pro- tions (DOC). the infl uence. His bond was set at $3,000. • Curtis Nathan Hardy, 36, N.W. 35th • Justin Wayne Cook, 20, E. Center St., • Isidoro Castilleja, 25, N.W. Second Drive, Okeechobee, was arrested March 10 bation - petit theft. He is being held without Okeechobee, was arrested March 5 by Dep- St., Okeechobee, was arrested March 8 by by Deputy Matthew Crawford on a felony bond. uty Corporal Aric Majere on an Okeechobee Deputy Steven Pollock on a felony charge of charge of fl eeing and eluding a law enforce- This column lists arrests and not con- County warrant charging him with the felo- driving while license suspended-habitual of- ment offi cer. His bond was set at $5,000. victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone nies of forgery (fi ve counts). His bond was fender. His bond was set at $2,500. • Terrance Torell Spivey, 21, N.W. 10th listed here who is later found innocent or set at $25,000. • Martin Ramirez Morales, 29, N.W. 36th St., Okeechobee, was arrested March 10 has had the charges against them dropped • Michael L. Frost, 35, N.E. 16th Ave, St., Okeechobee, was arrested March 9 by by Deputy Matthew Crawford on a felony is welcome to inform this newspaper. The Okeechobee, was arrested March 7 by Deputy Mark Margerum on a felony charge charge of tampering with physical evidence information will be confi rmed and printed. Deputy Megan Holroyd on felony charges of of domestic battery by strangulation. His corruption by threat on a public offi cial and bond was set at $1,500. Man accused of having sex with teen Man arrested in home robbery case By Eric Kopp $175,000 bond. Okeechobee News Causier was arrested by Detective Ted By Eric Kopp accident” and that the “gun went off.” An Okeechobee man has been Van Deman, of the Okeechobee Okeechobee News The victim was taken to Lawnwood Re- released on bond from the county County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), af- gional Medical Center in Fort Pierce and, as One man was report- jail following his arrest on charges ter a concerned citizen made him edly shot and another hit of Tuesday afternoon, was in stable condi- of allegedly having consensual aware of the situation. in the head with the barrel tion. sexual relations with a teenage The detective also indicated in of a gun during an alleged This investigation remains open, indicat- girl. his report that Causier and the teen home invasion robbery. ed Detective Fisher. James Causier Jr., 39, S.E. 23rd exchanged text messages that were According to the Circuit court records indicate Williams St., was arrested Monday, March apparently of a sexual nature. No Okeechobee County Sher- Timothy D. was found guilty on a felony charge of 10, on one felony count of sexual charges have been fi led in relation iff’s Offi ce (OCSO) the Williams possession of a controlled substance (oxy- battery. James to those texts. male victim was shot in the codone) on July 3, 2013. He was sentenced Records indicate he was re- Causier According to the arrest affi davit right leg Sunday, March 9, by one of the two to 90 days in the county jail, with a credit for leased Tuesday afternoon from Causier’s arraignment is scheduled armed gunmen. That victim suffered a bro- the Okeechobee County Jail after posting for Wednesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. ken right femur and has undergone surgical the 41 days he had already served. procedures to repair his leg. Arrested Monday, March 10, in connec- tion with the incident was Timothy Deshon Williams, 24, N.W. 35th Ave. He has been charged with one felony count of home in- vasion robbery with a fi rearm. He had not yet gone before a judge for his fi rst appear- ance hearing so his bond had not been set REHAB THERAPY/ OPHTHALMOLOGY/ UROLOGY as of newspaper deadline. NURSING HOME OPTOMETRY/OPTICAL OCSO Detective John Fisher stated in his arrest report that Williams and two other, We Love to Care! Comprehensive Eye and Contact Lens Exams DAVID A. SIGALOW, yet to be identifi ed, men entered the victim’s Family-Owned & Operated, OHCF has been Advanced Cataract home. Williams was reportedly armed with Providing Rehab & Residential Care to Okeechobee Microsurgery a semi-automatic AR-15 rifl e, while a second & the Surrounding Communities Since 1984 Diabetic Eye Exams M.D. intruder was apparently armed with a shot- • Rehab, Physical, Occupational, Glaucoma Evaluation & Treatment Board Certifi ed In gun. 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Sheffi eld scatters 5 hits 5th Annual Men’s Softball Tournament Early Registration $200 if paid by 3/22 In Memory of All proceeds will go towards in 9-5 OHS softball win Devon Venables the Devon Venables Memorial June 15, 1989 - August 1, 2009 Scholarship. By Charles M. Murphy Donations can be made directly to the Okeechobee News When: March 29, 2014 Okeechobee Education Foundation Where: Adult Softball Fields with a notation in the “memo” of your Danyelle Sheffi eld had three hits and Jor- Okeechobee dan Lawlis scattered fi ve hits over six innings check “Devon Venables Memorial Time: Start 8am to lead Okeechobee High School to a 9-5 Scholarship” victory over Jensen Beach in softball action • Registration $250 at the Friday night. For more information, please contact ¿HOG Brianna Nunez had two hits, two runs Kim Hillard 863-634-4553 • Bring your own balls, scored, and two runs batted in for Okeecho- or 44 Core-ISA Rules bee. Carissa LiCata scored twice and drove Jill Rogers 863-634-0870 home two runs. Lexi Ward added a pair of • Bracket determined by # of teams run-scoring singles. There were a number of fi elding miscues that hampered both teams in the game. Okeechobee was able to fi ght through it Good news about your business? with three-run rallies in the second and third innings and then held off a late game push Your civic group? Your community? by the Lady Falcons. Brahman coach Mary Huff agreed the game was very uncharacteristic for Jensen Tell your own story! 100 words and one photo for only $25! Beach, who has been the team’s rival for sev- eral years and always fi elds a strong team. Publish Your News today! “I felt Jordan threw a great game and got a lot of ground balls and pop fl ies. She defi - Just visit www.newszap.com, nitely did her job,” she added. Huff said she would have liked the team click on your community, to be more precise on defense as they made four fi elding errors in the game. and then on the link “We defi nitely gave them more than three outs an inning which is a huge pet peeve of for Publish Your News. mine,” she said. “We didn’t make the funda- mental plays but did enough to get by.” Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy Lady Brahman hurler Jordan Lawlis It was the offense that made the differ- didn’t allow an earned run over six in- ence for Okeechobee. They pounded out 10 nings to get the win for the Brahmans hits and had 18 batters reach base in six in- over district foe Jensen Beach. nings against Jensen Beach pitcher Scarlett Murphy. “I was defi nitely impressed with how we chilly night and kept her composure during swung the bats,” Huff said, “The girls are some Jensen Beach scoring threats. She said working hard in practice and they do every- she is used to playing in the cold and prac- thing I ask, so I defi nitely think we’re fi guring tices hard on her control. it out.” “I warmed up good today and it just felt Jensen’s night got off to a promising start like a good day. Sometimes you get a little but a base-running blunder cost them a run stressed but you just have to let it roll off and in the fi rst. Kianna Caffey reached on an er- trust the defense behind you because they ror and stole second but didn’t advance off have your back,” she explained. third on a fi elder’s choice. Lawlis said she defi nitely thinks the team Okeechobee got excellent base running could benefi t from this win and should use from LiCata in the bottom of the frame as it to gain confi dence. she walked, moved from fi rst to third on a “It was defi nitely a win that we needed. slow roller by Cheyenne Nunez and scored We’ve been kind of down lately. I hope that on a single by Ward. it boosts everyone’s confi dence,” she said. Daphne Peyton scored for Jensen in Sheffi eld said the team made a few fum- the second when a fl y ball was dropped bles on the infi eld but have been told that in the outfi eld to tie the score. From there, when they aren’t playing well on defense, Okeechobee scored six unanswered runs try to make up for it with offense, and the to take control. Three runs scored in the team accomplished that Friday. Sheffi eld hit second, with the key hit a single by Brianna the ball hard four times; the hardest shot was Nunez. Three more runs scored in the third drilled right at the right fi elder who made the on four base hits, the last two from Stormy catch in the sixth. “I’ve been really confi dent lately. I did Stokes and LiCata. well last time against this pitcher and I had a Another error allowed Kristina Verasa to positive attitude. It was a big win for us. We score in the fourth but Okeechobee made it hit the entire game and showed how much 9-2 in the fi fth inning as Brianna Nunez dou- we can stay together as a team,” she added. bled to left, and Elisia Garcia hit a sacrifi ce Okeechobee had a busy schedule on the fl y and Delaney Osceola lined an RBI single. road this week as they visited Lincoln Park Jensen Beach scored twice in the sixth on Monday, Port St. Lucie on Tuesday, and thanks to singles by Kelsey Jones and Pey- Sebring on Thursday. ton, and added a run in the seventh on an The Brahman junior varsity held off a late RBI double by Jones. rally and defeated the Lady Falcons, 6-5. Lawlis didn’t walk any batters on the March 12, 2014 Okeechobee News 13
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(BHR) LOTS Florida Turnpike Mile Marker 184 Cashiers, Cooks, Dishwashers, Janitors Employment OF KITCHEN/HOUSE- Full Time, English language is a MUST. Medical HOLD ITEMS, TOYS, Okeechobee, FL FISHING POLES/ITEMS, Experience Necessary. IMMEDIATE OPENING CLOTHES, 2007 19FT For instructions, please call 863.216.5743. Full Time RN RANGER BASS BOAT, Apply within Fax: 877.222.7762 Night Position NEW TOUCH DOWN Email: [email protected] Send resume to: EXERCISE, TRUCK 312 SW 2nd St. P.O. Box 1548 TOOL BOX, NEW GAR- Okeechobee, FL 34973 AGE CABINET. Okeechobee LAWN MAINTENANCE One man’s trash is Experienced Heavy person with some We Buy Estates CLASS A -CDL DRIVER another man’s treas- EOE/DFWP must have DOT Equipment Operators FINISH OPERATORS irrigation experience. ure. Turn your trash Antiques, Collectibles, and Laborers in the NEEDED F/T Minimum of 2 years Household, Tools, medical, drug free & to treasure with an clean driving history. Moore Haven area. APPLICANT MUST BE Commercial exp. 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OKEE - 2500 sq. ft. Cor- TRAILER & BOAT 40’ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND ner location, new paint, ALJO TAILER W/35X8 IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2012 CA 56 water, sewer & dump- FL. ROOM, 20’ 2002 CASE NO.: 2013 CA 00027 ster included. 1 mo. SWEETWATER BOAT TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Business Apartments RREF RB ACQUISITIONS, LLC, Plaintiff, FREE. 863- 634-7994. W/50HP MOTOR BOTH Plaintiff, vs. Opportunities $15,000.00 ON TAYLOR v. KEITH A. GOODBREAD, et al., APARTMENTS FOR CREEK 1/2MILE FROM L BAR L CATTLE COMPANY, INC.; MORGAN LUMPKIN a/k/a MORGAN E Defendants. RENT BOARDWALK LUMPKIN; LISA LUMPKIN; CHARLES A. LAGRANGE; DEBBIE C. LAGRANGE; NOTICE LOCKS CALL GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.; COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NOTICE OF SALE BLDG. FIRST MONTH, 407-361-3537 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; and ANY UNKNOWN TENANTS IN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo- SECURITY DEPOSIT, POSSESSION, sure dated October 16, 2013 (the “Judgment”), and Order Granting Plain- Independent Newspapers Defendants. tiffs Motion to Postpone Foreclosure Sale dated January 22, 2014, entered INCLUDES WATER. in Civil Case No. 2012-CA-56 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial will never accept any ad- CALL 863-801-9119 Wanted all Travel AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, NATION- vertisement that is illegal Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Amended Final Judgment of AL ASSOCIATION, is Plaintiff and KEITH A. GOODBREAD and UNKNOWN Trailers, Motor Homes Foreclosure entered in this cause, in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee SPOUSE OF KEITH A. GOODBREAD n/k/a BRANDI GOODBREAD are Defen- or considered fraudulent. NW OKEE: 2 BR Apt. Houses - Sale and Fifth Wheels. Any County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Okeechobee County, dants. In all cases of ques- available on quiet Condition, Cash paid Florida: The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as defi ned in the Judgment and Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, East 1/2 of Lot 16, Lots 26, 27, 28 as set forth below at a public sale on April 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. to the tionable value, such as street. Pets welcome. 3/2/1 Furnished, ap- on the spot and 29, Block 4; Lots 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 and 28, Block 5; and Lots “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee promises of guaranteed $675 month, 1st, last & pliances, on water. Call 941-347-7171 10, 11 and 12, Block 6, all in NORTHWOOD SECTION ONE, ac- County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida cording to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 48, of 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. income from work-at- $500 security. $350 lot rent. Not mo- the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as the home programs - if it 561-346-1642. bile home. Metal roof. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on April 2, 2014 at party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as sounds too good to be 11:00 a.m. at the Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 North West 3rd defi ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- Possible owner fi nanc- Street, Okeechobee, Florida, Second Floor, in the Jury Assembly Room, in after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase true, chances are that it How fast can your car ing with 1/2 down + accordance with Chapter 45 Florida Statues. the Property (as defi ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by A person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, is. If you have questions go? It can go even $850/mo. $22,500 or doubts about any ad than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must fi le a claim by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. faster when you sell OBO. 863-467-7996 within 60 days after the sale. The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of on these pages, we ad- Dated February 27, 2014. this Notice of Sale: it in the classifieds. SHARON ROBERTSON Lot 12, Crooked Creek Plantation Unit 1, according to the plat vise that before respond- OWN YOUR NEW CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Pages 77 and 78, Public ing or sending money OKEE - 2br. 1 1/2ba. HOUSE TODAY! Autos Wanted BY: Sandra L. Creech Records of Okeechobee County, Florida ahead of time, you check As Deputy Clerk together with all existing or subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, im- Large Town House In 2 story, 4BR/4BA 461575 ON 3/5,12/2014 provements, and fi xtures (the “Property”). with the Better Business Town, Very clean, W/D 2,012sqft Pool Home! Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other Bureau at 772-878-2010 0.50 acre. CASH FOR CARS than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a claim $700 mo, 1st, last & sec. No Title Needed, LEGAL NOTICE within 60 days after the sale. for previous complaints. Yearly Lease Bad credit OK. DATED on February 18, 2014. 561-212-9665 Any Condition. A public auction of stored personal property from Okeechobee Store-N- SHARON ROBERTSON 863-697-1129 268junk.com Lock to be conducted at the following locations in Okeechobee, FL: WEST Clerk of Circuit Court Some 800 and 900 tele- - 2701 Hwy 70 West; NORTH - 3050 SW 3rd Terrace; and SOUTH - BY: Sandra L. Creech phone numbers may re- Located in Okeechobee 4129 Hwy 441 South. The auction will be held to pay unpaid storage fees Deputy Clerk Hunting Property Call (863)268-5865 (pursuant to the Florida statutes, Section 83.806). Public Auction to be held 462973 ON 3/12,19/2014 quire an extra charge, as Condos/Townhouses on March 22, 2014 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the WEST location. We will well as long distance toll Rent then proceed to the NORTH location and end at the SOUTH location. All pay- costs. We will do our best LOOKING FOR A SMALL ments must be made in full, CASH ONLY, by the date/time of auction. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Commercial IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA to alert our reader of TAYLOR CREEK CONDO FARM TO LEASE FOR WEST CIVIL DIVISION these charges in the ads, SPRING TURKEY SEA- Trucks DILLON LEE, Unit # 9-29 CASE NO.: 47 2013 CA 271 Ground fl oor, 1/1 fully ALPHONSO NIXON, Unit # 7-15 but occasionally we may furnished with utilities. SON PLEASE CALL APRIL LITTERAL, Unit # 2-5 TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, not be aware of the $775 mo. + sec. dep. 561-699-3240 FOR SALE 1995 FLD JACOB ROBINSON, Unit # 2-25 Plaintiff, FREIGHTLINER WITH JESSICA ALLYSON, Unit # 7-48 VS. charges. Therefore, if Move in now! $800. LOUISE & WILLIE KIDD, Unit # 8-46 PAUL E. HARRIS a/k/a PAUL HARRIS; VICKI HARRIS; TENANT # 1 you call a number out of 863-634-0663. FLAT BED TRAILER, and TENANT # 2, unknown tenants in possession, Lots - Sale $8,500.00 OWNER RE- NORTH Defendants. your area, use caution. FRANCISCA PITTARD, Unit # N0017 Taylor Creek Condo- TIRING CALL FOR JESSIE GREAVES, Unit # N0176 NOTICE OF SALE MORE INFO AMANDA MARKHAM, Unit # N0066 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo- 2BR/1BA, furnished, boat 1/2 Acre Lot, fenced, CODY MAUPIN, Unit # N0117 sure dated February 27, 2014 (the “Judgment”), entered in Civil Case No. dockage, pool & water in- 772-201-5498 47 2013 CA 271 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and oak trees, house or SOUTH for Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- cluded, totally new kitch- mobile home ok, off of KIMBERLY QUINLIN, Unit # 32 TION, is Plaintiff, and PAUL E. HARRIS a/k/a PAUL HARRIS and VICKI HAR- en & bath,$800/month + 15A & 710 Hwy. One MARION SMITH, Unit # 148 RIS are Defendants. 1 month security. Call 463597 ON 3/12,19/2014 The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as defi ned in the Judgment and mile to Lake. $21,000 as set forth below at a public sale on April 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. to the (863)658-4264 or Owner Finance Call PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee (305)360-9901 OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A BOOK 5, PAGES 77 AND 78. County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 863-610-1600 CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. Excavation SALE. CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as the WITNESS my hand and the seal of Any person claiming an interest in party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as LESLIE SUMMERFORD Houses - Rent Your new home could be the court on February 26, 2014. the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- defi ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- in today’s paper. Have Public Notice SHARON ROBERTSON er than the property owner as of the after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase EXCAVATING LLC. Call Clerk of the Court date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a the Property (as defi ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by you looked for it? IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE BY: Sandra L. Creech claim within 60 days after the sale. delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, us for your excavation ADORABLE: In Town, NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Deputy Clerk Dated this 26th day of February, by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. needs; land clearing 2BR, 1BA, W/D Hook IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE Aldridge I Connors, LLP 2014. The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of up, Lawn Service. Non COUNTY, FLORIDA Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Sharon Robertson this Notice of Sale: ponds, hauling of fi ll CASE NO.: 1615 S. Congress Ave, Suite 200 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Lot 15, Block 1, Oakpark Subdivision, according to the plat there- dirt, shell, millings Smoking. Small pet 472012CA000223CAAXMX Delray Beach, FL 33445 BY: Sandra L. Creech of, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 3, Public Records of Okee- (when available) okay. $800 mo. 1st, last Phone: 561.392.6391 As Deputy Clerk chobee County, Florida DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Fax: 561.392.6965 Van Ness Law Firm, PLC together with all existing or subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, im- transportation of heavy & $800 sec. COMPANY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS If you are a person with a 1239 E. Newport Center Drive provements, and fi xtures (the “Property”). equipment. Call Leslie (941) 504-3954 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALI- disability who needs any accom- Suite #110 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other FORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR modation in order to participate Deerfi eld Beach, Florida 33442 than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a claim for excavation needs. AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE AS- in this proceeding, you are enti- Phone (954) 571-2031 within 60 days after the sale. (863)763-9330 or ADORABLE: In Town, SETS TRUST 2006-1, tled, at no cost to you, to the Fax (954) 571-2033 DATED on March 3, 2014. Mobile Home Sale Plaintiff, provision of certain assistance. If you are a person with a SHARON ROBERTSON (863)634-7659. 2BR, 2BA, Washer/Dry- VS. Please contact Corrie Johnson, disability who needs any accom- Clerk of Circuit Court er, Screen Porch. Lawn GARY A LEE; et al., ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- modation in order to participate BY: Sandra L. Creech Service. Non Smoking. Defendant(s). try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port in this proceeding, you are enti- Deputy Clerk 3bd/1.5 BATH DOUBLE St. Lucie, FL 34986, tled, at no cost to you, to the 463466 ON 3/12,19/2014 Small pet okay. $800 WIDE ON 150X75 LOT NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days provision of certain assistance. mo. 1st, last & $800 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 before your scheduled court ap- Please contact Corrie Johnson, ON DEAD END ST., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pearance, or immediately upon ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- sec. (941) 504-3954 CITY WATER COM- sale will be made pursuant to an Or- receiving this notifi cation if the try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port Reading a newspaper helps you PLETELY FURNISHED der or Final Judgment. Final Judg- time before the scheduled ap- St. Lucie, FL 34986, NICE, CLEAN HOUSE, ment was awarded on October 28, pearance is less than 7 days; if (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days WITH CENTRAL HEAT 2013, in Civil Case No. you are hearing or voice im- before your scheduled court ap- understand the world around you. 3BR/2 BATH, 8316 NW AND AIR, 472012CA000223CAAXMX, of the Cir- paired, call 711. pearance, or immediately upon 80TH AVE. DIXIE cuit Court of the NINETEENTH Judi- 463110 ON 3/12,19/2014 receiving this notifi cation if the Pets/Supplies $40,000.00 863-763-41 cial Circuit in and for OKEECHOBEE time before the scheduled ap- RANCH ACRES, 774 OR 859-339-1888 County, Florida, wherein, DEUTSCHE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF pearance is less than 7 days; if No wonder newspaper $850/MO., $600 SEC. BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL you are hearing or voice im- RAZOR EDGE BLUE PIT FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANKERS CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR paired, call 711. readers enjoy life more! PUPPIES, REGISTERED, PETS ALLOWED UPON Palm Harbor Homes TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 463113 ON 3/12,19/2014 9 WEEKS OLD $500.00 APPROVAL 55+ Community Special! N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN Case No.: 47-2008-CA-000395 863-610-0001 HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST Need a few more bucks CALL 863-634-4407 $5K for your old home! 2006-1 is the Plaintiff, and GARY A COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, 23 models to choose LEE; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR- Plaintiff, to purchase something Okeechobee - Beautiful TIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- VS. deer? Pick up some from. Call John Lyons DER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN KENNETH LYALLS, et al. ranch setting, 2/1 @ 800-622-2832 NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) Defendants extra bucks when you -$515.00 and 3/2 - WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD sell your used items in ext 210 for details OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- RE-NOTICE OF $620.00. Newly updat- KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN IN- FORECLOSURE SALE the classifeids. ed 12 miles NE of town TEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure center. Lawn, pest, CLAIMANTS are Defendants. dated January 21, 2010 and entered When doing those chores trash and water includ- The clerk of the court will sell to in Case No. 47-2008-CA-000395, of is doing you in, it’s time the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Lawn & Garden ed Call for details Mon - AM on April 9, 2014 in the Jury As- Judicial Circuit in and for OKEECHO- to look for a helper in Fri. No Pets. sembly Room on the 2nd fl oor at the BEE County, Florida. COUNTRYWIDE the classifieds. 863.467.9800. Okeechobee County Judicial Center BANK, FSB (hereafter “Plaintiff”), is COMPOST for Organic located at 312 NW 3rd Street, Okee- Plaintiff and KENNETH LYALLS; ANN chobee, Florida 34972, the following LYALLS, are defendants. The Clerk of Buying a car? Look in Gardening and Farming - Boats described real property as set forth Court will sell to the highest and best Okeechobee Recycling Office Space Rent in said Final Judgment, to wit: bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly the classifieds. Selling LOT 8, BLOCK 30, UNIT NUM- Room, 2nd Floor, of the Okeechobee a car? Look in the Facility, enter at Waste 17FT ALUMINUM FISH- BER 2, BASSWOOD INCORPO- County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Management, 10800 NE. RATED, ACCORDING TO THE Street, Okeechobee, at 11:00 a.m., classifieds. “Next to Court House” ING BOAT AND TRAIL- PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN on the 9th day of April, 2014, the 128th Avenue. Pickup or Commercial Space ER, 50HP MERCURY, PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 28, OF THE following described property as set Delivered *Public Wel- 500 SF and up TROLLING MOTOR. PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Earn some extra cash. CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. LOT 10, CROOKED CREEK Sell your used items comed* Please call. First month rent free $4,900.00 O.B.O. CALL ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- PLANTATION UNIT 1, AC- (216)956-0949 EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE CORDING TO THE PLAT in the classifieds 863-467-0651 815-347-6282 SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE March 12, 2014 Okeechobee News 15
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY GENERAL IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED FUTURE LAND CIVIL DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 2013-CA-452 CASE NO.: 2010 CA 560 USE MAP AMENDMENT Case No.: 12000386-CA-AXMX JUDGE: GARY L. SWEET SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK,A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR VOLT ASSET HOLDINGS TRUST Plaintiff, TD BANK, N.A., as Successor in Interest to RIVERSIDE NATIONAL BANK OF Board on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as XVI, VS. FLORIDA by and through FDIC as Receiver possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, FL. The agenda Plaintiff, SHAUN SKEEN; OAK TREE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Plaintiff, is available on the City website: cityofokeechobee.com, or contact the Gen- VS. Florida corporation not-for-profi t; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A ELIZABETH VS. eral Services Department, [email protected], 863-763-3372 DONALD E. SMITH, MCNABB; and any and all Unknown parties claiming by, through, under and WATERDANCE FARM, LLC; CHARLES STARK and N.F. ANTHONY SEIBERT; x 218. SR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DONALD E. SMITH, SR.; against the herein named individual Defendants, UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AMBER and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, TENANTS, OWNERS, AND OTHER UNKNOWN Defendants. ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; and BRIDGEWATER Under consideration is Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use PARTIES, including, if a named defendant is deceased, the personal repre- CROSSING, LLC Map Amendment Application No. 14-001-SSA, submitted by Glenn Sneider, sentatives, the surviving spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Defendants on behalf of Carrol Word, Registered Agent for property owner, CSW 13, other parties claiming by, through, under or against that defendant, and all Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure LLC. The application is requesting to change the Future Land Use designa- claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal dated February 26, 2014, and entered in Case No. 2013-CA-452, of the Cir- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE tion from Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at 100 status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described de- cuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, The Clerk of the Circuit Court hereby gives notice of the following foreclo- SE 10th Avenue, approximately 2.565 acres. fendants, wherein SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK is the Plaintiff and SHAUN SKEEN, sure sale in the above referenced matter: Defendants. OAK TREE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. and UNKNOWN TEN- A. The Property to be sold is: Legal: A parcel of land lying in and comprising a part of Govern- ANT #1 N/K/A ELIZABETH MCNABB are the Defendants, I will sell to the LOTS 5 AND 6 OF AMBER ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT ment Lot 2 in Section 22, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, NOTICE OF SALE highest and best bidder for cash at the OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 90, PUBLIC Okeechobee County, Florida, being more particularly described as Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Order or Final Judgment en- CENTER, 312 NW 3rd Street, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Commonly Known as 551 follows: Beginning at the intersection of the West right-of-way line tered in this cause on February 19, 2014, in the Circuit Court of Okeecho- OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972, at 11:00 a.m. on the 9th day of April, 2014, and 625 NE 39th Blvd., Okeechobee, Florida 34972 having Real of S.E. 10th Avenue (formerly Hancock Street) with the South bee County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Okeechobee County, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Property Tax Identifi cation Numbers 1033735001000000050 right-of-way line of State Road 70, thence run West along said Florida, described as: Unit B, of Dwelling Structure 20, OAK TREE PLACE, together with and 1033735001000000060. South right-of-way line of State Road 70 for a distance of 365 feet, LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 12, OAKPARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING the land immediately underlying said unit, as described and de- B. The Clerk’s Sale will take place on APRIL 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM, in the more or less, to a point on the West Boundary line of Government TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 3, picted in Declaration of Party Facilities and Protective Covenants Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 Lot 2 in Section 22, Township 37 South, Range 35 East; thence run PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. for Oak Tree Place, as recorded in Offi cial Records Book 260, NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. South along said West line of Government Lot 2 for a distance of Property Address: 3352 SW 21st Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Page 999, and amended in Offi cial Records Book 261, Page 1405 C. The sale will be made pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure 315 feet to the Southwest corner of a parcel of land described in at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Okeechobee and in Offi cial Record Book 303, Page 1083, and any and all dated February 6, 2014; Offi cial Records Book 209, Page 451, Public Records of Okeecho- County Judicial Center, Second Floor, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd amendments thereto, of the Public Records of Okeechobee D. TD BANK, N.A., as Successor in Interest to Riverside National Bank of bee County, Florida; thence run East, along the South boundary Street, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972 at 11:00 a.m.on March 26, 2014. County, Florida Florida by and through FDIC as Receiver v. WATERDANCE FARM, LLC; line of said parcel of land described in Offi cial Records Book 209, ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM Property address: 2355 SW 28th Street, Okeechobee, FL CHARLES STARK and Page 451, for a distance of 365 feet, more or less, to the West THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, N.F. ANTHONY SEIBERT; UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION OF THE right-of-way line of S.E. 10th Avenue (formerly Hancock Street); THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE IF ANY, OTHER THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AMBER ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, thence run North along said West right-of-way for a distance of CLERK OF COURT WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH-IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. INC.; and BRIDGEWATER CROSSING, LLC,; CASE.: 2010 CA 560 315 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. Being the same DATED this 19th day of February, 2014. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommoda- E. This sale is being made by Sharon Robertson, Clerk of the Circuit property described in those certain instruments recorded in Offi - SHARON ROBERTSON tion in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at Court, Okeechobee County of the Circuit Court, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, cial Records Book 209, Page 451; Offi cial Records Book 224, Page Clerk of Circuit Court, no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please con- by and through a deputy Clerk of Court. 733 and Offi cial Records Book 239, Page 1391, all being in the Okeechobee County, Florida tact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, F. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from sale, if any, other Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. LESS AND EXCEPT BY: Sandra L. Creech Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must fi le a claim that property subject to the Order of Taking in favor of Florida Deputy Clerk before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon re- within 60 days after the sale. Power and Light Company recorded in Offi cial Records Book 391, If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation ceiving this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appear- Dated: February 7, 2014 Page 1874, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost ance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call SHARON ROBERTSON to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie 711. CLERK OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COURT All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Dated the 26th day of February, 2014. Deputy Clerk Hearing. The entire petition may be inspected during regular business Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your SHARON ROBERTSON BY: Sandra L. Creech hours, Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM, except for holidays. scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- Clerk of Circuit Court Deputy Clerk tifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 BY: Sandra L. Creech Pursuant to §45.031(2), F.S., this notice must be published once a week for The Planning Board’s role in this capacity is to serve as the City’s Local Plan- days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Deputy Clerk two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county ning Agency and make a recommendation for approval or denial to the City 462984 ON 3/5,12/2014 Attorney for Plaintiff: where the sale is to be held with the second publication being at least fi ve Council for fi nal adoption Public Hearing, tentatively scheduled for April 1, Devin R. Maxwell, Esq., MAXWELL & MAXWELL, P.A. days prior to the sale date. 2014, 6 PM. Florida Bar No.: 172693 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 405 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Planning IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA (863) 763-1119 - Telephone you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to en- CIVIL DIVISION 463106 ON 3/12,19/2014 Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, sure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes CASE NO.: 2012 CA 449 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accor- your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving dance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less disability as defi ned by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to par- Plaintiff, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. ticipate in this proceeding, contact the General Services Offi ce no later than VS. CIVIL DIVISION 462838 ON 3/12,19/2014 two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BRENT D. BRAASCH; EDNA CORNELIUS, as Personal Representative of the CASE NO. 2011 CA 378 Estate of Carl Lohrey; and JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, unknown parties in BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video possession, TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or items to the Planning Board in support or opposition to any item on the Defendants. Plaintiff, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided VS. CIVIL ACTION to the Board Secretary for the City’s records. NOTICE OF SALE ESTATE OF ROGER ESTEP a/k/a ROGER L. ESTEP, if any; MERCY ESTEP CASE NO.: 47-2011-CA-000179 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Consent Final Judgment of a/k/a MERCY ANCERO PRIEST a/k/a MERCY ANCERO; JULIE ANN ESTEP BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator Foreclosure dated September 19, 2013 (the “Judgment”), and Order Grant- a/k/a JULIE E. PRICE, as an heir/benefi ciary of the Estate of Roger Estep; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Application No. 14-001-SSA ing Plaintiffs Motion to Postpone Foreclosure Sale dated January 16, 2014, JILL CHRISTINE ESTEP a/k/a JILL C. SHAFTLEIN, as an heir/benefi ciary of Plaintiff, 462796 ON 3/2,12/2014 entered in Civil Case No. 2012 CA 449 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth the Estate of Roger Estep; GINA RENEE ESTEP a/k/a GINA LAMET WAGNER VS. Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, a/k/a GINA R. LAMET, as an heir/benefi ciary of the Estate of Roger Estep; GARY R. FRAZIER, et al, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, is Plaintiff, and BRENT D. BRAASCH, EDNA COR- TENANT # 1, TENANT # 2, unknown tenants in possession, Defendant(s). NELIUS, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Carl Lohrey, and JANE Defendants. DOE n/k/a MAUREEN MCKINNEY are Defendants. NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE TRAFFIC INFO The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as defi ned in the Judgment and NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- as set forth below at a public sale on April 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. to the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo- sure Sale dated February 7, 2014 and entered in Case NO. 47-2011- “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee sure dated February 19, 2014 (the “Judgment”), entered in Civil Case No. CA-000179 of the Circuit Court of the NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 2011 CA 378 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, is the 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff and GARY R FRAZIER; DEBORAH A FRAZIER; TENANT #1 N/K/A The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as the is Plaintiff, and ESTATE OF ROGER ESTEP a/k/a ROGER L. ESTEP; MERCY RENE RIMES; TENANT #2 N/K/A ROBERT RIMES are the Defendants, The party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as ESTEP a/k/a MERCY ANCERO PRIEST a/k/a MERCY ANCERO; JULIE ANN Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the defi ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- ESTEP a/k/a JULIE E. PRICE; JILL CHRISTINE ESTEP a/k/a JILL C. SHAFT- JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, 2ND FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase LEIN; and GINA RENEE ESTEP a/k/a GINA LAMET WAGNER a/k/a GINA R. CENTER, 312 N.W. 3RD STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 at the Property (as defi ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by LAMET are Defendants. 11:00AM, on the 2nd day of April, 2014, the following described property as delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as defi ned in the Judgment and set forth in said Final Judgment: by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. as set forth below at a public sale on March 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. to the LOT 110, THE FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE ESTATES, AC- The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3 this Notice of Sale: County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida PAGE 23, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Lot 251, TAYLOR CREEK ISLES, SECTION ONE, according to the 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. A/K/A 804 12TH STREET SE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 59, Public Records of The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is defi ned as the Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other Okeechobee County, Florida party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim Together with a 2005 Fleetwood Mobile Home Model 3482L title defi ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- within sixty (60) days after the sale. to which is being retired in the public records of Okeechobee after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on February 12, 2014. County, Florida the Property (as defi ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by Sharon Robertson together with all existing or subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, im- delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, Clerk of the Circuit Court provements, and fi xtures (the “Property”). by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. By: Sandra L. Creech Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of Deputy Clerk than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must fi le a claim this Notice of Sale: **See Americans with Disabilities Act within 60 days after the sale. Lot 220, Treasure Island - Unit No. 8, according to the Plat there- If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation DATED on February 18, 2014. of, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 91, Public Records of Okee- in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost SHARON ROBERTSON chobee County, Florida to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Clerk of Circuit Court together with all existing or subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, im- Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, BY: Sandra L. Creech provements, and fi xtures (the “Land”). In addition, the following described Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your Deputy Clerk mobile home: scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- 462968 ON 3/12,19/2014 1973 Fleetwood Doublewide (Serial Number 52850U) and tifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 CALL 511 FOLLOW FL511 1973 Fleetwood Doublewide (Serial Number 52850X) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. all pledged as collateral for the subject loan, together with all existing or SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- TOLL FREE ON TWITTER subsequently erected or affi xed buildings, improvements, and fi xtures (the guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o “Property”). evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other cierta ayuda. 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IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ZONING RECLASSIFICATION IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2012 CC 141 CIVIL ACTION CIVIL ACTION A QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of CASE NO.: 47-2009-CA-000337 CASE NO.: 47-2013-CA-000163 CATHERINE P. CHESTER, Okeechobee Planning Board on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 6:00 PM, or Plaintiff, as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okee- CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO v. chobee, FL. The agenda is available on the City website: cityofokeecho- Plaintiff, NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HARBOR FEDERAL WISLER THEUS, MARIE G. THEUS, MARIE MIMOSE CIVIL, bee.com, or contact the General Services Department, vs. SAVINGS BANK, BENITO JEAN, and FEDELINE JEAN, [email protected], 863-763-3372 x 218. DANIEL TREMBLAY, et al, Plaintiff, Defendants. Defendant(s). vs. Under consideration is Rezoning Petition No. 14-001-R, submitted by Glenn JOAQUIN D. DOMINGUEZ, et al, CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 Sneider, on behalf of property owner, Carrol Word, Registered Agent for NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Defendant(s). NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Default Final Judgment of CSW 13, LLC. The petition is requesting to change the Zoning District, from NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Amended Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 18, 2014 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to Residential Mobile Home (RMH) to Heavy Commercial (CHV) for property lo- Mortgage Foreclosure dated February 5, 2014 and entered in Case No. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 the highest and best bidder for cash in the Okeechobee County Judicial cated at 100 SE 10th Avenue, consisting of approximately 2.565 acres. 47-2009-CA-000337 of the Circuit Court of the NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure Center, 2nd Floor, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW Third Street, Okeechobee, in and for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, dated February 7, 2014, and entered in Case No. 47-2013-CA-000163 of Florida, at 11:00 am on March 26, 2014, the following property: Legal: A parcel of land lying in and comprising a part of Govern- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FI- the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee LOT M - (Count I) ment Lot 2 in Section 22, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, NANCE LLC’, is the Plaintiff and DANIEL TREMBLAY; are the Defendants, County, Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, successor by mer- The West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Tract Okeechobee County, Florida, being more particularly described as The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the ger to National City Bank, successor by merger to Harbor Federal Savings 02, Section 10, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat follows: Beginning at the intersection of the West right-of-way line JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, 2ND FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL Bank, is the Plaintiff and Joaquin D. Dominguez also known as Joaquin Do- thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public of S.E. 10th Avenue (formerly Hancock Street) with the South CENTER, 312 N.W. 3RD STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 at minguez, Ana Dominguez also known as Ana G. Dominguez, Tenant # 1 Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot M). right-of-way line of State Road 70, thence run West along said 11:00AM, on the 2nd day of April, 2014, the following described property also known as JESSIE FUTCH, Tenant # 2 also known as VIRGINIA WIN- LOT D - (Count II) South right-of-way line of State Road 70 for a distance of 365 feet, as set forth in said Final Judgment: DOM, The Unknown Spouse of Joaquin D. Dominguez also known as Joa- The West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Tract more or less, to a point on the West Boundary line of Government EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH quin Dominguez, are defendants, the Okeechobee County Clerk of the 27, Section 11, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat Lot 2 in Section 22, Township 37 South, Range 35 East; thence run 1/2 OF TRACT 14, SECTION 22, AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONI- Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury As- thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public South along said West line of Government Lot 2 for a distance of ZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 sembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot D). 315 feet to the Southwest corner of a parcel of land described in EAST , ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORD- Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Okeechobee County, Florida at 11:00AM LOT I - (Count III) Offi cial Records Book 209, Page 451, Public Records of Okeecho- ED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 3-3E, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF on the 26th day of March 201,4 the following described property as set The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Tract bee County, Florida; thence run East, along the South boundary OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: 17, Section 12, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat line of said parcel of land described in Offi cial Records Book 209, SUBJECT TO A ROAD AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS THE COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public Page 451, for a distance of 365 feet, more or less, to the West NORTH THIRTY FEET, (30’), OF THE AFOREMENTIONED LOT. TO- SECTION 7,TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, RUN THENCE Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot I). right-of-way line of S.E. 10th Avenue (formerly Hancock Street); GETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME LOCATED THERE- EAST ALONG THE 1/2 SECTION LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 690.00 LOT I (Count IV) thence run North along said West right-of-way for a distance of ON AS A FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE THERETO: VIN# FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 02 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 33 SEC- The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Tract 315 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. Being the same GAFL675A78318AV21 & GAFL675B78318AV21 ONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 947.50 THENCE RUN SOUTH 85 28, Section 12, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat property described in those certain instruments recorded in Offi - A/K/A 18134 NW 282 ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 349720000 1 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public cial Records Book 209, Page 451; Offi cial Records Book 224, Page Plaintiff name has changed pursuant to order previously entered. 996.00 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUE Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot I). 733 and Offi cial Records Book 239, Page 1391, all being in the Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other SOUTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST FOR A DIS- LOT H - (Count V) Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. LESS AND EXCEPT than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim TANCE OF 264.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST R/W LINE OF The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Tract that property subject to the Order of Taking in favor of Florida within sixty (60) days after the sale. ALTMAN ROAD, THENCE RUN SOUTH 02 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 28, Section 24, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat Power and Light Company recorded in Offi cial Records Book 391, WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on February 7, 2014. 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST R/W LINE OF SAID ALT- thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public Page 1874, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. Sharon Robertson MAN ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 135.00 FEET THENCE RUN Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot H). Clerk of the Circuit Court NORTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST FOR A DIS- LOT D - (Count VI) All members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in said By: Sandra L. Creech TANCE OF 264.00 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 02 DEGREES 36 The West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Tract Hearing. The entire petition may be inspected during regular business Deputy Clerk MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 135.00 FEET 31, Section 36, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat hours, Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM, except for holidays. **See Americans with Disabilities Act TO POINT OF BEGINNING LYING IN AND COMPRISING A PART thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation OF THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH,RANGE 35 Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot D). A Public Hearing for a Rezoning Petition is handled as a “Quasi-Judicial” pro- in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A MO- LOT B - (Count VII) ceeding, meaning the Planning Board is functioning in a manner similar to a to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie BILE HOME AS A PERMANENT FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE The West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Tract court, hearing testimony and questioning presenters who provide substan- Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, THERETO, DESCRIBED AS: A 2006 DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME 31, Section 13, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat tial and competent evidence. It is the duty of the Planning Board to arrive at Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- BEARING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S) GMHGA40533666A AND thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public sound decisions. The recommended decision will be forwarded to the City GMHGA40533666B AND TITLE NUMBER(S) 95772093 AND Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot B). Council for First Reading and Final adoption Public Hearing, tentatively tifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 95772414 LOT O - (Count IX) scheduled for April 1, 2014 and April 15, 2014, 6 PM. A/K/A 2093 NW 42ND AVE OKEECHOBEE FL 34972-8891 The West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Tract SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other 14, Section 24, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Planning than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to en- evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordina- within 60 days after the sale. Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot 0). sure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes Dated in Okeechobee County, Florida this 12th day of February, 2014. LOT N - (Count X) the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accor- dora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lu- The East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Tract dance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a cie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de ha- SHARON ROBERTSON 10, Section 24, Township 34 South, Range 33 East, according to the plat disability as defi ned by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to par- Clerk of the Circuit Court thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 3A through D, inclusive, Public ticipate in this proceeding, contact the General Services Offi ce no later than ber recibido esta notifi cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, Okeechobee County, Florida Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. (1.25 acres)(aka Lot N). two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BY: Sandra L. Creech ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE llame al 711. KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou apar- Deputy Clerk SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video Albertelli Law, Attorney for Plaintiff THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. or items to the Planning Board in support or opposition to any item on the ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bez- wen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623 Dated: February 19, 2014. agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided (813) 221-4743 (813) 221-9171 facsimile SHARON ROBERTSON to the Board Secretary for the City’s records. Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou eService: [email protected] CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT TS - 014605F01 BY: SANDRA L. CREECH BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are Deputy Clerk Petition No. 14-001-R a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order 462834 ON 3/5,12/2014 462795 ON 3/2,12/2014 Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. 462456 ON 3/5,12/2014 to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 2014-CA-22 462443 ON 2/26;3/5,12/2014 CASE NO.: 2014-CP-000017 KALONIA HARDEN IN RE: The Estate of Plaintiff DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 12, PUB- CATHERINE R. LITTERAL and NOTICE. IF YOU ARE HEARING IM- LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO- Deceased, JAMES J. ROLOW, an unmarried PAIRED, DIAL 711. BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. man, his heirs, assigns, devisees, 463556 ON 3/12,19/2014 Property Address: NOTICE TO CREDITORS creditors, and all persons claiming 301 SE 16th Avenue, The administration of the estate of by, through or under him IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Okeechobee, FL 34974. CATHERINE R. LITTERAL, deceased, Defendants NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- whose date of death was January 9, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE 2014, is pending in the Circuit Court NOTICE OF ACTION COUNTY, FLORIDA SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE for Okeechobee County, Florida, Pro- CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000195 PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE bate Division, the address of which is TO: JAMES J. ROLOW OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, 6537 SE 86 Blvd. FV-I, INC. IN TRUST FOR MORGAN CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE Florida 34972. The names and ad- Okeechobee, FL 34972 STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL SALE. dresses of the personal representa- HOLDINGS, LLC, Dated: February 12, 2014. tive and the personal YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action Plaintiff, SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK representative’s attorney are set to quiet title/real property has been VS. BY: Sandra L. Creech forth below. fi led against you in this action, con- RANDY C. HARDEN Deputy Clerk All creditors of the decedent and cerning the following real property lo- A/K/A RANDY HARDEN, et al., If you are a person with a other persons having claims or de- cated in Okeechobee County Florida: Defendants. disability who needs any accom- mands against decedent’s estate on CONSOLIDATED LAND COMPANY modation in order to participate whom a copy of this notice is re- that part of the following description NOTICE OF SALE in this proceeding, you are enti- quired to be served must fi le their lying and being in Section 9, Town- NOTICE IS GIVEN that in accor- tled, at no cost to you, to the claims with this court WITHIN THE ship 38 South, Range 36 East, the dance with the Plaintiff’s Final Judg- provision of certain assistance. LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE North 1050 feet of the South 1457 ment of Foreclosure entered on Please contact Corrie Johnson, TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION feet of Lot 15 and 16, Block 5 (see February 10, 2014, in the above- ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER OR Book 710 page 1569 for com- styled cause, I will sell to the highest try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY plete legal, on fi le with Clerk of and best bidder for cash on April 2, Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Court, and for Okeechobee County, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. EST at 312 at least 7 days before your All other creditors of the decedent Florida.) NorthWest 3rd Street, Okeechobee, scheduled court appearance, or Which action is pending in Okee- FL 34972 in the Okeechobee County immediately upon receiving this and other persons having claims or notifi cation if the time before the demands against decedent’s estate chobee County, Florida, and you are Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, Jury As- required to serve a copy of your writ- scheduled appearance is less must fi le their claims with this court sembly Room. than 7 days; if you are hearing or WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE ten defenses or answer if any, on Pe- LOT 5, BLOCK 8, BET-HER titioner’s attorney: voice impaired, call 711. DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE 463221 ON 3/12,19/2014 OF THIS NOTICE. JOHN R. COOK P.A. PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN See answers on ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN PO Box 515 THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Okeechobee, Florida 34973 page 17 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Within twenty (20) days of fi rst pub- Reading a newspaper helps you STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER lication of this Notice of Action, and BARRED. fi le the original with the Clerk of NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Court, Okeechobee County Judicial understand the world around you. PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Center, 312 NW 3rd St., Okeecho- CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR bee, Florida 34972, either before ser- MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S vice on Petitioners attorney, or No wonder newspaper DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. immediately thereafter; otherwise a The fi rst publication date of this default will be entered against you notice is: March 5, 2014. for the relief sought in the petition. readers enjoy life more! FIRST PUBLICATION is the 12th Personal Representative: day of March, 2014. SHEREE LYNN LITTERAL MACY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI- Attorney for Personal Representative: CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, COLIN M. CAMERON, ESQ. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 200 N. E. 4th Avenue NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- Okeechobee, FL 34972 TION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS (863) 763-8600 PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT Fla. Bar No. 270441 COURT ADMINISTRATION NOT LAT- [email protected] ER THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO 463131 ON 3/5,12/2014 THE PROCEEDINGS AT THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION, St. Find it faster. Sell it sooner Lucie County, Florida Courthouse, 218 S. Second St., Ft. Pierce, Florida in the classifieds 34950 WITHIN TWO WORKING March 12, 2014 Okeechobee News 17 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Crossword Puzzle IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ACROSS 5 Apple heart 35 Make ___: rake it 54 Rain gutters run CIVIL ACTION In accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 120, Florida CASE NO.: 10-CA-000128 Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Okeechobee County School Board 1 Brewpub choices 6 Turkish title in under them will consider amendment of the School Board policies listed below at their PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., in Room 303 of the School 5 Bottle tops 7 Doctor’s self- 37 Sign anew, as a 55 System of belief Plaintiff, Board Administrative Offi ce at 700 S.W. Second Avenue, Okeechobee. Cop- vs. ies of the proposed amendments are available in the Superintendent’s Of- 9 Newly hatched employment, and contract 57 Banana covering DIANA M. GARCIA, et al, fi ce, Room 307, 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee. pigeon a hint to the Defendant(s). 40 Thirty feet 58 Like “la” in Fr. or Amendment of Board Policy 2.20 Board Meeting 14 Lower California, starts of the five 41 Soldier of Seoul Sp. NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- I. This policy provides procedures for conducting School Board meetings. familiarly longest across 46 Sighs of relief 59 Quarterback sure Sale dated February 10, 2014, and entered in Case No. 10-CA-000128 II. The proposed amendment brings the policy fully into agreement with 15 Mother Goose answers of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee statutes. 48 Difficult Manning County, Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, is the Plaintiff and III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42. Laws imple- baddie 8 Hombre’s title Diana M Garcia, Roberto A Garcia, Unknown Tenant #1 aka Cassie Barcsan- mented are F.S. 112; 120.525, 120.53, 286.0105, 286.0111, 286.0113, 50 “The Chronicles 60 Like many lifelike ski, Unknown Tenant #2 aka Chris Peaden, are defendants, the Okeecho- 286.0114, 286.012, 447.605, 877.13, 1001.32, 1001.37, 1001.371, 16 Hearing-related 9 Low-crime of Narnia” lion museum displays bee County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder 1001.372, 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, 1006.145. 17 Downside of section of town for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial IV. This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic 52 “___ the Greek” 61 Opposite of WSW Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Okeechobee standpoint. reading in poor 10 Sine __ non: County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 2nd day of April, 2014, the following de- 53 Handle, as a 63 Buffalo Sabres’ scribed property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Amendment of Board Policy 3.45 light essential A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 19, Background Screening for Contractors baton org. TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, 19 Magic wand 11 Ocean State sch. FLORIDA. BEING MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: I. This policy provides general direction and requirements for completing COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH- background screening of contractors who need access to school property. wielder 12 River to the Rhine ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, BEAR NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MIN- II. The proposed amendment aligns with revisions made to F.S. 1012.467 20 PC go-to type 13 Activist Nellie UTES 47 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE regarding the issuance of badges. SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 966.15 FEET III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42. Laws imple- 21 Use the ballot 18 Addams Family TO THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED mented are F.S. 1001.43, 1003.496, 1012.32, 1012.465, 1012.467, IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 420 PAGE 1726 OF THE PUBLIC 1012.468. 23 Mlles., in Spain nickname RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE POINT- IV. This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic OF-BEGINNING:THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 standpoint. 24 Drive-thru 22 Howard Hughes’s MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE cleanings airline SOUTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 1342.62 Amendment of Board Policy 3.70 Flag Display and Pledge FEET;THENCE BEAR SOUTH 35 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 36 SEC- 29 Checkpoint “Hold 24 Scale, as Everest ONDS EAST TO THE INTERSECTION WITH A CUL-DE-SAC IN THE I. This policy addresses the reciting of the pledge of allegiance and dis- RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE TERMINUS OF NW 38TH STREET, A DIS- play of U.S. fl ag on school grounds. it!” 25 Improvises like TANCE OF 2159.78 FEET; SAID CUL-DE-SAC CONCAVES TO THE II. The proposed amendment brings the policy fully into agreement with SOUTHEAST WITH A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD statutes. 31 Little-known Armstrong BEARING SOUTH 25 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42. Laws imple- information 26 Welcomes to the A DISTANCE OF 53.22 FEET; THENCE ALONG ARC OF SAID mented are F.S. 256.015, 1000.06, 1000.21, 1001.43, 1002.20, 1003.42, CURVE A DISTANCE OF 56.12 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH 1003.44. 32 Prefix meaning penthouse A CURVE IN THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTHWEST IV.This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic 38TH AVENUE TO: SAID CURVE CONCAVING TO THE SOUTH- standpoint. “billion” 27 Blog piece WEST AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1686.56 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGEL OF 01 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 32 SECONDS; THENCE Amendment of Board Policy 6.113 36 Harbor landing 28 Freelance writers’ ALONG ARC OF SAID CURVE A DISTANCE OF 58.15 FEET TO THE Responsibilities of School Bus Operators 38 Bridge positions encls. POINT OF COMPOUND CURVE TO THE LEFT IN THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTHWEST 38TH AVE: SAID CURVE HAV- I. This policy provides responsibilities assigned to bus drivers. 39 Range for indoor 30 Zoo swinger ING A RADIUS OF 526.04 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05 II. The proposed amendment adds language regarding adherence to Flori- DEGREES 50 MINUTES 35 SECONDS; THENCE ALONG ARC OF da laws for reduction of heavy duty idling of vehicles and the Florida Ban on comfort 32 Hold tightly SAID CURVE A DISTANCE OF 53.65 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTER- Texting While Driving law. 42 “Tomorrow” title 33 Ancient Greek LY BOUNDARY OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1012.22, 1012.23. Laws RECORDS BOOK 420 PAGE 1726 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF implemented are F.S. 316.305, 322.57, 1001.42, 1001.43, 1012.45; 49 CFR singer region that was OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA; THENCE BEAR NORTH 78 DE- 382, 49 CFR 391; 6A-3.0141, 6A-3.0171. GREES 11 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST. ALONG SAID BOUN- IV. This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic 43 High spirits home to DARY OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN SAID O.R. BOOK 420 PAGE standpoint. 1726 A DISTANCE OF 374.91 FEET;THENCE BEAR NORTH 61 DE- 44 1974 Heraclitus GREES 02 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST, ALONG BOUNDARY OF Amendment of Board Policy 6.56 Professional Ethics Sutherland/Gould 34 One with no hope [email protected] 12/12/11 PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK 420 PAGE 1726. A DIS- TANCE OF 951.77 FEET; THENCE BEAR NORTH 43 MINUTES 42 I. This policy addresses general expected professional ethics of School spoof SECONDS 12 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1889.59 FEET TO Board employees. THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING II. The proposed amendment adds language regarding the statutory re- 45 “Burnt” crayon A/K/A 17977 NW 38TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 quirement for ethics training for the Superintendent and School Board mem- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other bers. color than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a claim III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42. Laws imple- 47 Egyptian cross within 60 days after the sale. mented are F.S. 112.313, 112.2142, 1001.42, 1012.01, 1012.22, 1012.27, Dated in Okeechobee County, Florida this 11th day of February, 2014. 1012.796. 49 Staunch political SHARON ROBERTSON IV. This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic Clerk of the Circuit Court standpoint. group member Okeechobee County, Florida BY: Sandra L. Creech Amendment of Board Policy 8.23 51 Montezuma Deputy Clerk Transporting Students in Private Vehicles subject Albertelli Law, Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623 I. This policy provides procedures for transporting students in a private ve- 56 Admin. aide (813) 221-4743 hicle. 11-87284 II. The proposed amendment adds language regarding adherence to Flori- 57 Hawkish In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are da laws and the Florida Ban on Texting While Driving law. a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.42, 1001.43. Laws imple- 58 Not so many to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to mented are F.S. 316.305, 1000.21, 1006.21, 1006.22, 1006.24. 62 Solid baseball hit you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie IV. This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, standpoint. 64 African antelope Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving Amendment of Board Policy 8.30 Automotive Equipment 65 Muscular woe this notifi cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. I. This policy addresses the use, care, and inspection of automotive 66 Born and __ 462446 ON 3/5,12,19/2014 equipment owned by the School Board. 67 Prepares, as II. The proposed amendment adds language regarding adherence to Florida laws for the reduction of heavy duty idling of vehicles and the Flori- cocktails da Ban on Texting While Driving law. III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41, 1001.42. Laws imple- 68 “Little” Dickens mented are F.S. 316.305, 1001.43, 1006.21, 1006.22,; 6A-3.017; girl 62-285.420. IV. This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic 69 “Besides that ...” standpoint.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pitching leads OHS to 6-2 diamond win CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 47-2012-CA-000133 PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, By Charles M. Murphy Plaintiff, Okeechobee News VS. LAURA S. JONES, et al, Defendant(s). Kutter Crawford pitched fi ve strong in- NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE nings and Elijah Finney fi nished up with two NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- sure Sale dated December 17th, 2013, and entered in Case No. 47-2012- strong innings of relief as Okeechobee High CA-000133 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for School rallied to defeat South Fork, 6-2, on Okeechobee County, Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, is the Plaintiff and Laura S. Jones, Victor A. Jones, are defendants, the Okeecho- Friday night in Martin County. bee County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Okeechobee was able to reach Dillon Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Okeechobee County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 9th day of April, 2014, the following de- Isom in a fi ve running fi fth inning rally to scribed property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: PARCEL 1 avenge a tough 2-1 loss against the Bulldogs A NEW PARCEL OF LAND, CREATED FROM A 100 ACRE PARCEL DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463, AND last Friday. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS South Fork fell to 2-8 while Okeechobee FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEC- TION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, THENCE BEAR improved to 1-6. SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 20 FOR A DISTANCE OF 612.63 Jarrod Morgan led the Brahman attack FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST with three hits. LINE OF SECTION 20 FOR A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE EAST 100 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1302.63 It was the fi rst coaching win in the career FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SAID SECTION 20, AS DE- SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463, OF THE of OHS coach Eric Kindell, who called it a PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE good moment for him but also his team. BEAR NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 594.38 FEET TO A “The stuff we’ve been practicing is what Special to the Okeechobee News POINT; THENCE BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SEC- ONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION we did on the fi eld tonight. It works and this 20, FOR A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL will hopefully move us in the right direc- Rotary hosts a guest speaker WITH SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE EAST 100 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1302.63 FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SAID SECTION 20, tion,” he noted. John Ed Burdeshaw was recently recognized as the recipient of the Okeecho- FOR A DISTANCE OF 594.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 110 FEET WIDE EASEMENT Kindell said his hitters had more of an bee Rotary Club’s Carl T. Durrance Service Above Self Award for 2013-2014. FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ALONG AN EXISTING 110 FEET WIDE idea on what to expect against Isom in their EASEMENT FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE, (RUNNING Mr. Burdeshaw was joined by Cody Boyd, his grandson, and Donna Gaiser, ALONG AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID OFFICIAL second look at him. Crawford moved into RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463), AS RECORDED AND DE- club president. SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 250, PAGE 393, OF THE the leadoff spot, and promptly got a base hit PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND PARCEL II A NEW PARCEL OF LAND, CREATED FROM A 100 ACRE to start the game. PARCEL DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 124, PAGE 463, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DE- “Hitting is contagious and once one guy SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST COR- NER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, gets a hit, everybody does, the guys did a THENCE BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 00 SECONDS great job and I’m proud of them,” he add- BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 20 FOR A DIS- TANCE OF 1302.63 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE EAST 100 ed. ACRES OF THE NORTH 1302.63 FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SAID SECTION 20, AS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS Kindell said the formula for Brahman BOOK 124, PAGE 463, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHO- AIR CONDITIONING FURNITURE BEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE BEAR NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 success this year remains good pitching, MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH LINE A timely hitting and solid defense. For most of DISTANCE OF 594.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; EMORY WALKER CO. INC. THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 30 SEC- the year, the defense has struggled and the ONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 316.00 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration FEET; THENCE BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 40 SEC- hitting has been sluggish. Kindell said in this ONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 7/24 SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS 20, A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 89 DE- game the team put it all together. 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Brantley posed for photo- 2013-2014 Featuring: • Superintendent Okeechobee County Letter Community • School Calendar looked on at Lunker’s Sports Grill Sunday graphs at Stormy’s signing party on • SCHOOL BUS School SCHEDULE Guide • School Listing • Progress Report & afternoon. Sunday. A Quick Reference Guide Information Report Card Schedule for New and Longtime Residents “It was defi nitely emotional and exciting Guide support for Stormy. He predicted he and Big Lake walking in today,” Stokes admitted. “I just MEETMerchants YOUR Eye Care his wife will be watching a lot of college A Salute to Area Business remember being in the eighth grade think- 6HH2XU$GRQ3DJH Sunday, May 26, 2013 softball next year. Big Lake Special Supplement to ing I want to play college ball one day and Eye Care Okeechobee News Available Online “She has grown a lot and is just a good Call to Schedule your763-3937 eye appontment today! specialsections. 606 North Parrott Avenue now that it’s here, it’s exciting. I feel loved newszap.com www.biglakeeyecare.com SXSSOHPHQWWRWKH2NHHFKREHH1HZV-DQXDU\ kid in general and in her heart. We’re be- $OVRDYDLODEOHRQOLQHDWQHZV]DSFRP by all these people here supporting me.” hind her 100 percent and hope she does IRSC assistant baseball coach Mark Ward well. I’m glad to see all these great people praised Stokes for her hard work growing http://specialsections.newszap.com/SS/Tiles2.aspx?sortby=type&type=Florida come out and support her,” he added. up to become a great softball player. She Stormy said she liked the campus and said this is what every kid dreams about, a View all our online sections in the comfort of your own home or on the go! liked the fact it was close to home. She chance to further their education. talked to IRSC coaches last year after her “She deserves this opportunity and she junior year and was really excited when has done a great job. Indian River State they offered her the scholarship. College softball is #1 and the bar is very “It was defi nitely a huge relief for me. I high,” he said. “I think she is excited to take was stressing after my junior year. There’s her game to the next level.” a school that is very good with sports, and Also on hand to congratulate Stokes was it won’t be a drastic change,” she added. Indian River State College’s Dixon Hendry Stokes said it felt great to have a large Campus provost Russ Brown. crowd of supporters on hand to show their Stokes father, Steve Brantley said he and affection for her on this special day. She his wife, D.J., are very proud of Stormy painted her fi nger nails blue to show them and her accomplishments. She said from she is already devoted to her college team. a very early age a lot of people told them She still wants to fi nish off her high school their daughter had a lot of athletic talent. career strongly,. “I just saw that my kid wanted to get out “I want to do it big in districts and make of the house. She grew to love softball and something happen. I feel loved by my we got behind her and supported her all friends and family today, it is defi nitely a the way.” good feeling,” she added. He thanked the large gathering of friends Stokes’ mother, D.J Brantley said she is and school offi cials on hand for showing proud of her daughter for working so hard to achievement her dream to play college softball. She thanked several of her daughter’s coaches like Ward, and current Lady Brah- man coaches Mary Huff and Elia Suarez. She said Ward played a tremendous role in Stormy’s success by guiding, directing and molding her into a better athlete and human being. “He has always gone above and beyond Okeechobee News/Charles Murphy in any area where Stormy needed here. Stormy Stokes (left) gets ready to sign a letter of intent to play for Indian Mark is more than a coach, he’s a loyal River State College as IRSC pitching friend, dedicated father, committed hus- coach Mark Ward (right) speaks to the band and he’s become part of our family,” crowd. she added.