Celebrating Our Centennial! Vol. 105 No. 112 Wednesday, September 17, 2014 50¢ plus tax Historic lake publication Detective warns of FP&L scam ... Inside! By Eric Kopp said Monday, Sept. 15, the scammers are de- bad guys need is the number on the card. They Okeechobee News manding that people not only pay their ‘bills’ don’t actually have to have the card.” immediately but to do so via Green Dot cards, Bill Orlove, a spokesperson with FP&L, said Soup kitchen Local law enforcement has issued a warn- which are prepaid Mastercard or Visa cards. the company does not ask customers to pay ing to citizens to ignore callers who say they warns residents “That, Green Dot, is the clue I want every- their bills with a prepaid card. are with Florida Power and Light (FP&L) and body to home in on,” said the detective, adding “We would never call a customer and ask of door-to-door then demand you immediately pay your bill. the demand to use that card is the fi rst clue to for credit card information or take a prepaid scam ... Page 2 Detective James Pickering, from the the scam. “Once the Green Dot card is pur- Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD), chased and sent, I can’t touch them. All the See SCAM — Page 5 Adopt a shelter pet ... Page 10

Youth football OUA approves $9.8 million budget By Charles M. Murphy according to OUA fi nance director Basil Coule. but the predicted increase has not transpired teams play Okeechobee News Fuel and electrical costs are the only expenses and is lower than last year,” Mr. Coule said. Winter Haven A near $9.8 million budget was approved that could fl uctuate in the coming year. Fuel “That affects a lot of the commodities we use. this month by the Okeechobee Utility Author- costs are budgeted to increase by 8 percent, We are happy that didn’t increase and throw ... Page 12 chemicals by 5 percent and electric by 5 per- ity. Most water and sewer customers will see our budget out of whack.” no increases in their monthly bills. cent. Lake Levels Revenues and expenses will be basically fl at “There was a little concern about fuel prices See OUA — Page 5 14.56 feet Last Year: 15.48 feet Okeechobee to host Miss Rodeo Florida Pageant Special to the Okeechobee News and friends from around the entire Four rodeo queens ranging in manship, speech, modeling, ap- 6SRQVRUHG%\ Final preparations are under- state of Florida will begin arriving age from 7 to 25 will be selected pearance, personality, personal for the various age groups. Con- interviews, and impromptu ques- way for the Miss Rodeo Florida in Okeechobee on Thursday, Sept. testants will compete in horse- See RODEO — Page 5 Pageant to be held at the KOA 25. 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW Conference Cen- 63DUURWW$YH ter in Okeecho-  bee, Sept. 25-27. The three-day Source: South Florida Water event is spon- Management District. Depth given sored in part by in feet above sea level the Okeechobee Tourist Develop- ment Council. Contestants, Felicity Mejeris Sheila Shirah Kayla Butler Maranda Crosby Jenna Herstich Haylee Crosby Kelly Harper along with family Oldtown St. Cloud Bradenton Ft. McCoy St. Cloud Ft. McCoy Inverness

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Caitlin Harris Elizabeth Lamm Lauren Lamm Alexandra Ortiz Alexis Radatz Addison Roberts Heaven Crosby Bailey Jeannin St. Clous Vero Beach Vero Beach Jupiter Fort Pierce Davie Ft. McCoy St. Cloud 2 Okeechobee News September 17, 2014 Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County News • The Chamber of Commerce Concealed • Cowboys BBQ & Steak presents “The • The next Chamber of Commerce if you have a desire to: Become more active Weapon Permit class will be conducted on Leaks” this Friday, Sept. 19, from 9 p.m. to 1 “Business after Hours” will be on Sept. 30, in the local business environment, Raise Thursday evening, Sept. 18, beginning at 7 a.m. See you there! at Beef O’ Brady’s. Fee: $5 for members/$10 awareness of your business or organization, p.m. at the Chamber. The class will last ap- • Rodeo & Juliet Boutique will have their for non-members. Give back to your community. proximately two hours. Range qualifi cation Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting on Monday, • Mark your calendars for The Chamber Each year, the program accepts up to 10 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20. You Sept. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. with the Cham- of Commerce Business of the Year Lun- individuals to serve as Ambassadors for the will be instructed where to meet on Satur- ber of Commerce of Okeechobee County; day during the Thursday evening class. You cheon on Oct. 16, at 11:45 a.m.. This will be following calendar year. If you are accepted they are located at 205 S.W. Park St. Please the Inaugural Presentation of the Business of may use your own weapon or you may use come out and support your local business. into the program, you will receive training the Year Awards!!! the weapon we provide you during qualifi - Owner Debra Caine would love to have you on the skills and responsibilities necessary • The Chamber Ambassador Program cation. The cost to attend this class is $40. stop by! to succeed in the program. Getting involved • Cowboys BBQ & Steak will hold the • 3 Bee’s Layne will have their Grand consists of enthusiastic volunteers from the with the Ambassador Program is one of the Okeechobee business woman’s referral Opening/Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, Sept. chamber membership who donate their fi rst steps you can take to become more in- network gather this Friday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 time to help build member commitment 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. with the Chamber of volved with the chamber. a.m. in Cowboys own “Bull Pen.” Open to and raise community awareness of cham- the public. Please RSVP with Raye Deusing- Commerce of Okeechobee County; they are Contact: Mariah Parriott, administration ber activities and benefi ts. In doing so, the er 863-467-2557. located at 104 S.W. Third Ave. Please come 863-467-6246 out and support your local business! Owner ambassadors grow professionally and per- [email protected] Approval sought for church Whitney Christian would love to have you sonally by building business relationships stop by! within the community. The program is ideal The City of Okeechobee Planning Board/ “Always on Top of the Job” Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. DUI checkpoint set for Sept. 19 Items on the agenda include: By Eric Kopp of persons killed and/or injured in alcohol- • Donna Wildes is requested to amend Okeechobee News involved automobile accidents. Research the permitted uses within the Commercial The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce shows crashes involving alcohol drop by an Professional District of the Land Develop- (OCSO) has announced a DUI/driver’s li- average of 20 percent when well-publicized Re-Roofing Specialists ment Regulations. cense checkpoint will be held Friday, Sept. 19, checkpoints are held enough. • Metal & Shingle Roofs • Seacoast National Bank will ask the on S.R. 70. The purpose of the initiative is to Drivers caught operating a vehicle while planners to allow a house of worship, on a meet with drivers passing through the check- impaired can expect jail, license suspension • Flats & Leaks Repair lot less than fi ve acres, within a Residential point and check for alcohol or drug impair- and an increase in insurance costs, fi nes, fees, Single Family-One Zoning District, for Lots ment. Law enforcement personnel will also DUI classes and other expenses that can ex- FREE ESTIMATES ceed $10,000. 1 to 10 of Block 9, Southwest Addition, and be checking to make sure all drivers have the proper licensing. The Okeechobee City Police Department State Lic.#CCC1327338 located at 1007 S.W. Fourth Street. The prop- DUI checkpoints are a proven enforcement and the Florida Highway Patrol will be taking erty is contains approximately 1.634 acre. tool that are effective in reducing the number part in the checkpoint. 863-357-3838 Local model airplane club Okeechobee Forecast fl ies on Saturday Extended Forecast The Okeechobee Model Airplane Club Thursday: Scattered thunderstorms. is a local group focused on building and High 89F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. fl ying Radio Controlled Aircraft which in- Chance of rain 40%. th cludes airplanes and helicopters. We have Thursday Night: Fri., Sept. 19 Scattered thunder- th a lot of experienced instructors and fl y storms during the evening, then partly Today: Sat., Sept. 20 everything from fun sport aircraft to scale Cloudy skies during cloudy overnight. Low 71F. Winds E at 5 to reproductions and aerobatics. We fl y ev- the morning hours followed by 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. UP TO 75% OFF! ery Saturday morning at the Agri-Civic scattered showers and thunder- Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning. (Excluding Christmas & Cards) Center (Fair Grounds) typically from 7:30 storms in the afternoon. High Thunderstorms developing later in the day. a.m. to 11:00 a.m. located on Rt. 70 just 83F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 High 84F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance Suzie’s Shop mph. Chance of rain 50%. east of Okeechobee. Meetings are the fi rst of rain 80%. 3541 US Hwy. 441 S • Okeechobee Saturday of the month at the fi eld starting Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms dur- Friday Night: Showers and thunder- at 8:30 p.m. Come on out and meet us or ing the evening, then partly cloudy over- showers in the evening, then overcast over- (863) 763-6557 join us, everyone is welcome and we will night. Low near 70F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 night with occasional rain. Low near 70F. Sale Hours: 9am - 6pm, Friday even teach you how to fl y. For information, mph. Chance of rain 40%. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 9am - 5pm, Saturday please call Joe Papasso 561-252-0916. 80%. 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Special to the Okeechobee News County. One deals with disaster prepared- Several of the members of the Histori- in appreciation for the many contributions The Okeechobee Historical Society got ness, one is supporting a food pantry that cal Society are already involved with RSVP made by Betty and Susanne to this organiza- off a great start after a short summer break! serves some 34 families within the Okeecho- through their work with CIS and Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Food Pantry. The food pan- tion. Marco Cuevas, project director for RSVP (Re- bee County Schools; another is for mentoring try support needs volunteers approximately tired and Seniors Volunteer Program) was the students in the public schools and fi nally, pro- once a month to sort the food provided by Roofing with the name you trust! guest speaker. Mr. Cuevas spoke to the mem- viding volunteers to help with administrative the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The disaster bership about recruiting some volunteers for tasks. services train volunteers to serve as reception the programs that RSVP runs in Okeechobee staff for times of emergency. Mr. Cuevas an- nounced that he will soon be leaving his post here in Okeechobee but that another project ROOFING director will be hired soon. & REPAIRS Residential Commercial In other action, there was a symbolic pass- ing of the gavel. After 20 years as president of the Okeechobee Historical Society, Betty FREE Estimates Chandler Williamson wanted to step down and serve in a more advisory role. Replac- Licensed and Insured St. Lic. CCC046939 ing the irreplaceable will be Magi Cable. Su- sanne Morton, who was unable to be at this Don’t make a Mistake! September meeting, also served as secretary of the organization for 20 years and Eleanor Call Big Lake Shepherd has taken on this task. The society provided fl owers, gifts, cake and a certifi cate 863-763-ROOF (7663)

Special to the Okeechobee News Betty Chandler Williamson, President Special to the Okeechobee News Emeritus of the Okeechobee Historical Betty Chandler Williamson passes Society with Marco Cuevas, Project Di- the gavel to incoming president, Magi rector of RSVP, Okeechobee. Cable. TRUST. Radical IT’S MORE THAN A WORD TO US. Readers IT’S OUR WORD TO YOU. Second grader Thomas Let us earn your trust today — call Jackson and his mother, Emory Walker Company. Tammi Jackson, read a book together at Semi- nole Elementary’s “Radi- RECEIVE $ SPECIAL FINANCING cal Readers Night” on UP TO A 1,700 REBATE* OR AVAILABLE

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A most it is none of us because we are no longer beautiful spirit settled upon Dunklin Memorial The fi rst thing you need to know about collection fraud soliciting door-to-door for the soup kitchen. Camp, which by now had become called, in Mickey Evans is that he would not be com- everyday talk, Mickey’s Camp. And men who To all the supporters of Jesus Holy Ghost If you would like to give to our soup fortable with any description that described needed the help came too. Some came by ref- kitchen, we ask that you make your check his accomplishments as anything like amaz- Crusade (Mission/Soup Kitchen). We would erence from a church, and some actually just payable to Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade and ing. He was humble almost to a fault, yet he like to fi rst thank you for all your support to walked in, having heard by word of mouth mail it to P.O. Box 2355, Okeechobee, FL fi lled his life with laughter and friends, in spite our soup kitchen. Our prayers for you and from a friend. All over south Florida came your family is that God would bless you and 34972. of the fact he had little family to turn to and no shoulders to lean on. From an early age he people who had been suffering from addiction your family greatly. I would like for you to If someone comes to your house asking for years. When it opened, the camp was fi lled, for a donation, please do not give it to them. had the responsibility for his own care includ- know that our soup kitchen is still under ing his clothes and spending money, all of life’s and it has remained with a waiting list. construction. We are looking to open it back If you do, it is for their own gain. essentials. While still in high school he found It cannot be said that the age of miracles up soon. Again, thank you so much for your con- a vocation, he became a butcher. Now some is over. It is clear that miracles are a rarity not So, until we can open the soup kitchen, cern in this matter. people with that start in life would have found because God lacks the ability to make miracles we want to ask you to please know that we If there is more information needed, all the excuse they needed to be cynical and bit- but the rarity is a Mickey Evans, who can hear no longer will be seeking donations door-to- please contact me at 863-634-9194. ter. Yet with absolutely no reason to be so, he the whispered call and will say, “Here am door. So, please know that if anyone comes Pastor Dorothy Adams was happy and outgoing, a joy to be around. I Lord, send me.” Maybe what we can learn Back then, about 1951, just before he gradu- from the Miracle of Dunklin is that God often Public Forum/Speak Out ated from high school, he made a profession of just whispers, so that the quiet and humble, faith and joined the Grace Brethren Church in like Mickey, are the ones who hear. Speak Out has moved online, where • For those who live close to Sundance Okeechobee, Fla. This man with a heart as big Frank Williamson, Jr. it is quicker and easier to share your as the world gave his life to God, and he meant Trails and don’t like music festivals, I would it with the assurance that is seldom seen. He Fly your fl ag! ideas and converse with others. Go to suggest making the most of the festivals. If had developed at that early age the simple hu- www.newszap.com, click on the com- you don’t want to attend, consider renting mility and love of others that would mark him The members of the Okeechobee Chapter munity name and your local or state your home out to friends or family mem- for a lifetime — qualities that few people of any Daughters of the American Revolution encour- Public Forum. There, you can create bers. I know someone who lived in Atlanta age ever achieve. age you to celebrate Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23. Fly your fl ag! Proclamations have been new topics or comment on existing during the Olympics. She rented her apart- Upon graduating from high school, Mickey topics. What follows is a sampling of married Laura Maye Campbell who became received from the County Commission and ment to out-of-town relatives for two weeks, from the City Council honoring the week and some of the discussions currently tak- and used the money to take a vacation. The the rudder that steadied the ship of life for Mick- ing place. Thanks for participating! ey. And she could play the piano — oh, how Constitution Day on Sept. 17. If you hear bells relatives who wanted to go to the Olympics she could play. Just fi nd an auditorium and let at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, know that they mark Music festival were thrilled because it was much less ex- Laura Maye sit down at the piano and you had the signing of this document 227 years ago. pensive than hotel rooms since two families the essentials of a joyous singing and worship In these perilous times, and in light of the • The music festival is exciting news. bunked together in the apartment, and a service. When she sat down at the piano and upcoming elections, it is even more important This is what we have been wanting to see better location than most hotels. She got out placed hands to the keys, everyone in the tab- to be familiar with and to celebrate this docu- for a long time. I am very thrilled about this. of the chaos of the big event and enjoyed a ernacle knew there would be some great sing- ment upon which the laws of our nation are I hope it doesn’t get muddled with personal free trip. ing tonight. I sometimes wonder if Laura Maye based and know its role in our government. agenda’s and power plays. knows how great her playing sounded even The founding fathers who created the Con- • If I lived closer to Dark Hammock, I outside, when people were walking to the au- • I sure hope this works out well. I would would not rent my place out, but I am sure stitution gave their lives and fortunes to secure ditorium from their parked cars. That beauti- and support the tenets it set forth. They stated enjoy a bluegrass festival. I would have a houseful of friends and rela- • It sounds like they want to have four ful piano music, ringing out across the parking in the Preamble that its purpose is to “establish tives visiting while enjoying the music festi- lot, was a call to worship that stands out in the justice, insure its domestic tranquility, provide festivals a year — two in March and two in val. memory of so many who attended. November — so the music styles may be for the common defense, promote the general Of course, all of us who knew Mickey welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for different in order to attract more people. At Okee-Tantie thought he had really found his place in God’s the meeting, the organizer said they will also ourselves and our posterity....” Every President service. He and Laura Maye went away for his of the United States vows to “preserve, pro- have smaller events throughout the year — • Now that the county fi nally has settled seminary training, returned, and Mickey settled tect, and defend the Constitution of the United he even mentioned some kind of theatre fes- the budget dispute, can we please do some- in as a minister in Indiantown. But it was not to States of America.” New citizens in the oath tival with a theatre group from New York. thing about Okee-Tantie? Every month the be so; God wanted this specifi c preacher for a swear to “protect and defend the Constitution • I have stopped at a place called Caroli- park is closed is one more month of lost rev- special ministry. Mickey got a clear call to min- enue. Let’s get some RV spaces operational ister to men who were caught up in drug ad- against all enemies, foreign and domestic....” na Crossroads once or twice. It had nice R/V Can we do any less? Camping and an outside amphitheater right before the next big bass tournament. And diction, which also includes alcoholism. And so, when Mickey took Laura Maye to a remote Join us in honoring the foundation of our next door. Something like this could be done please, get the bait and tackle shop open freedoms, our Constitution. Fly your Flag. Con- at Okee-Tantie. again. site, six or eight miles out in the woods from Indiantown, he knew that this was the perfect sider the candidates who are running for elec- place for his ministry to be carried out. tion and choose the ones you feel are the best. What’s your opinion? Join the conversation on the forums at Florida. The rest is a miracle story. Essential parts Vote in November! Celebrate your Citizenship. Newszap.com or on the Okeechobee News page on Facebook! of the project began to fall into place week by Kenna Noonan, Secretary week. People from far and near showed up Su George, Regent literally to give their life to join in fulfi lling the Okeechobee Chapter NSSDAR

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OCSO dispatcher called the number left with Holiday Inn Express. SCAM the complainant by the scammer, she was RODEO Terry Burroughs, Chamber of Commerce left holding the phone because the scam- of Okeechobee County president, is serving Continued From Page 1 mer hung up on her when she told them she Continued From Page 1 as the Master of Ceremony for the upcoming was with the sheriff’s offi ce. pageant. card as payment. We also never ask for per- tions. The winner of the Miss Rodeo Florida According to the dispatcher the number All events are open the public. The horse- sonal information from a customer unless title, (age 19 – 25) will go on to compete for manship competition is free of charge and they have contacted us. Those are key points she called had a 636 area code, which is in the title of Miss Rodeo America in Las Vegas, Missouri. That area code includes the cities takes place on Friday, Sept. 26, from 9 un- customers need to understand,” he said. Nev. til 11:30 a.m. at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Mr. Orlove went on to say his company of St. Charles and Warrenton, and the areas “The local Okeechobee business com- surrounding them. Center. The Fashion Show & Dinner is Friday normally only contacts a customer by mail. munity has been extremely supportive of the evening at 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s luncheon However, FP&L may contact a customer Fortunately, said Detective Pickering, nei- Pageant,” said Sandy Steinruck, president of and awards ceremony begin at 12:30 p.m. electronically if they receive their bills in that ther of the complainants in his cases fell for the Miss Rodeo Florida Association, a non- The dinner and luncheon will be held at the manner. the scam. profi t organization. If a customer is contacted by phone, it is “If customers get a call from a scammer, Local businesses who have partnered KOA; tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids 10 years old and under. Tickets may be pur- only as a last resort and only if the customer they can report it online to the Federal Trade with the pageant include Tin Fish, Okeecho- chased at Tin Fish and Eli’s Western Wear in allows FP&L to contact them that way. Commission. Complaints are entered in bee Dodge, Eli’s Western Wear, CenterState Okeechobee. For information, contact Tracy “If one of our customers is in arrears, their secure online database which is used Bank, Golden Corral, Publix, Cowboy’s we would work with the customer in terms Restaurant, Water’s Edge RV Resort and the Clements at 407-908-2182; or, www.MissRo- by many local, state, federal and internation- deoFlorida.com. of making a payment on that bill. But, we al law enforcement agencies,” said Mr. Or- would never call for a credit card number or love. “The complaint helps detect patterns a prepaid card,” added Mr. Orlove. of fraud and abuse, which may lead to inves- Crossword Puzzle Detective Pickering said two businesses tigations and arrests. FP&L works with local gy were contacted Monday by the scammers. and state law enforcement to investigate all Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis In one of those cases, the business was con- tacted around 11 a.m. and told they had un- cases of customer scams of which we are ACROSS 4 Protect, in a way 40 Talk show 51 SASE inserts, 1 Licensed med. 5 Challenged tycoon often til 12:15 p.m. to pay their bill or their power made aware.” He went on to suggest if you believe you personnel 6 Perón of 41 Durocher of 52 Leader who would be shut off. 4 Heavens Argentina are the victim of a scam, you should: baseball wears the Ring When the victim asked what they owed, 9 Relations 7 Pince-__ 42 Bet of the the scammer told them $989.97. The victim • notify your local law enforcement 12 Wireless mouse 8 Like some dogs 43 Skip past Fisherman was also told to go to a Circle K or a Pilot agency immediately; batteries and devils 45 Is up against 53 Quite a way off convenience store and get a Green Dot • contact FP&L at the number listed at 14 Fuzzy __ 9 Sharp 48 “Cross my 54 Low-ranking GIs card. the bottom of your bill; 15 How-to 10 One-named heart!” 57 CPR pro supermodel Detective Pickering said the nearest Pilot presentation 49 Maker of Caplio 58 “Man!” • report it to the Florida Department 11 Prone to prying store he could think of is in Fort Pierce. 16 One of a kind cameras 59 Tool often of Agriculture and Consumer Services 17 Harebrained 13 Dining 50 Like septic tanks swung “When she asked if that amount would (www.800helpfl a.com or 1-800-435-7352) schemes 15 Decisive times catch her up, the caller said no. But, it would or the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task 19 Lay the 18 Short beginning ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: keep them from getting their electricity shut Force (www.stopfraud.gov); and, groundwork 20 Sphere lead-in off,” said the OCPD investigator, who went 21 Live-in help, 23 Able to give a • fi nd more information on how to pro- firsthand account on to say the scammer told the woman her tect yourself against scams by visiting www. perhaps actual bill was over $1,200. 22 Noted sitter 24 “Holy __!” fpl.com/protect. “Both complainants said the caller was 26 Squirt 25 “The Pit and the Additional information is also available 27 Hardly a deadeye Pendulum” Haitian or Jamaican with a heavy, thick ac- author cent. They said he was very hard to under- by going to moneypak.com. Once you are 31 “We __ amused” on that home page, scroll down to the bot- 34 Role for Liz 28 Proceed stand,” explained the detective. 29 Stare rudely at tom of the page for information on how to 35 Personality part Detective Pickering also described the 36 With 37- and 38- 30 Related caller as “very convincing.” protect yourself from scams. Across, big hit 31 Baldwin of “The The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce If you believe you are the victim of a scam, 37 See 36-Across Cooler” (OCSO) also received a call from a citizen contact the Okeechobee City Police Depart- 38 See 36-Across 32 “Portnoy’s who said they had been contacted by some- ment at 863-763-5521 or the Okeechobee 39 Catchall abbr. Complaint” novelist one purporting to be with FP&L. When the County Sheriff’s Offi ce at 863-763-3117. 40 Miscellany 42 Pushed 33 Confer ending 44 Makes tawdry 37 Informer will be spent on a water softening project at 46 Acct. datum 38 Dugout convenience OUA the ground water treatment plant. $250,000 47 Cause of bad [email protected] 06/19/14 will be spent to replace and or improve wa- luck, so they say Continued From Page 1 ter mains in the southeast section of town. 52 __ New Guinea 55 Gets The budget will include $5.94 million in 56 Bizarre, and No salary hikes are planned for employ- water revenue and $3.69 million in revenue what 17-, 22-, ees although $50,231 has been set aside for from sewer rates. Over $348,000 is budgeted 36/37/38- and possible merit increases for employees. Mr. for capital connection charges. Operating ex- 47-Across can Coule said that will be up to the OUA Board penses are budgeted to increase by $12,339 be, in one way or to decide when and if those merit raises will to just over $6.37 million. another be handed out. The budget also includes $10.3 million in 60 Half DX Approximately $2.8 million will be spent reserves as of Oct. 1. 61 Campaign funders, briefly on debt service. Mr. Coule said the budget hearing went 62 Guts The OUA also expects to incur up to $1 smoothly with little or no public comment. 63 1980s surgeon million in expense for the addition of Pine He said they have asked all supervisors to be general Ridge Utilities. The court is expected to fi nal- conservative and save where they can be- 64 Workplaces for ize the assignment of that abandoned sys- cause that can help at the end of the year in 1-Across tem to the OUA in the next two months. An the form of no rate hikes. 65 Jacket material additional 140 customers could be added to He said it looks like the fi scal picture of 66 Elevs. their service list. The installation of sewer the utility is stable this year, “I would state will cost $750,000 and water mane installa- that we are maintaining. There are individu- DOWN 1 “Invisible Man” tion will cost $375,000. al units in foreclosure that are coming back writer Ellison Other capital projects include the replace- online and that is encouraging. They cer- 2 World’s smallest ment of a water line in Bet-Her Acres at the tainly aren’t breaking down the doors nec- island nation cost of $500,000, and improvement of fi re essarily,” he said. “We have so much extra 3 Capital south of Olympia By Jerry Edelstein protection and hydrants in Buckhead Ridge, capacity right now and we are waiting for 06/19/14 at a cost of $91,600. Another $1.98 million growth to occur.” (c)2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 6 Okeechobee News September 17, 2014 Community Events

Brought Plumbing & Slow down, be patient, to you Air Conditioning by: Since 1975 Lic#CAC1817236 save a life, warns FHP Moose Lodge hosting bingo Legion offering Sunday bingo Aggressive driving is ing too closely, and unsafe lane changes. Okeechobee Moose Lodge #1753, 159 American Legion Post 64, 501 S.E. FHP offers these tips for driving around N.W. 36th St., invites you to join them Thurs- Second St., will host Sunday night bingo dangerous driving large trucks: day, Sept. 18, for bingo at 1:30 p.m. Lunch Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. • Stay out of the No Zone: Watch for the extensive blind spots (No Zones) around will be available for a small fee. Sept. 19 in the bingo area. The kitchen will offer a Special to the Okeechobee News large trucks. is the Women of the Moose Fried Chicken limited menu. Payoffs will be determined by Passenger vehicles and tractor trailers player attendance. All proceeds to benefi t • Pass trucks with caution: Pass on the Star Recorder dinner from 5 until 7 p.m. for share Florida’s highways every day, but left side for maximum visibility and main- a donation of $6.50. Music will be provided the American Legion veterans’ programs. too often aggressive driving habits result The event is open to the public. The Ameri- tain a constant speed. by John Gallagher starting at 6:30 p.m. Pro- in deadly crashes between the two. Today, • Don’t cut trucks off. Large trucks sim- ceeds will benefi t Moose charities. can Legion now has free WIFI for its lounge the Florida Highway Patrol is launching and dining room patrons. ply can’t stop as quickly as other vehicles. one of its Ticketing Aggressive Cars and • Practice patience. Try to be predict- Lions Club forming locally Trucks (TACT) safety campaigns aimed able. Avoid making erratic moves if a truck Photo workshop is Sept. 25 at educating drivers of passenger vehicles isn’t going as fast as you’d like. For more The Lions Club would like to invite you to and commercial trucks about the dangers A photo editing workshop will be held at information about TACT and FHP’s Com- its fi rst charter organization meeting which of aggressive driving. the Okeechobee County Library, 206 S.W. mercial Vehicle Enforcement, visit: http:// will be held at the Golden Corral Restaurant, “Confronting the aggressive habits 16th St., Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. www.fl hsmv.gov/fhp/. 700 S. Parrott Ave., Thursday, Sept. 18, from of drivers, whether they are in a car or a Bring your laptop or paper and pencil. Learn The Florida Department of Highway noon until 1 p.m. The club mission is to em- large truck, is essential to making Florida’s how to lighten, color correct and straighten Safety and Motor Vehicles provides high- power volunteers to serve their communi- highways safer to travel,” said Lt. Col. Troy way safety and security through excellence your images like a pro. For information, call Thompson, Deputy Director of the Florida ties and humanitarian needs. For informa- 772-07-6764. in service, education and enforcement. tion, call Sharon Johnson at 863-357-6880. Highway Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle En- The department is leading the way to a forcement Bureau. “If all motorists exer- safer Florida through the effi cient and pro- Class to host 20-year reunion Tourney benefi ts soccer team cise patience and caution, avoid aggressive fessional execution of its core mission: the A cornhole tournament to benefi t the driving behaviors and remain alert, we can issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and The class of 1995 20-year reunion plan- Okeechobee High School soccer team will reduce the number of crashes that occur titles and operation of the Florida Highway ning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, be held Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 9 a.m. on our state’s roads.” Sept. 18 Patrol. , at 6 p.m. at Create & Decorate, in the Yearling Middle School gymnasium, The latest TACT campaign runs through To learn more about DHSMV and the 609 S.W. Park St. Anyone available to assist 925 N.W. 23rd Lane. The tournament will Sept. 25. Troopers will be looking for car services offered, visit www.fl hsmv.gov, fol- is welcome. be for two-man teams. The cost is $25 per and truck drivers who display aggressive low us on Twitter @FLHSMV or fi nd us on player. For details, contact Lonnie Sears at driving behaviors such as speeding, follow- Facebook. Legion offers dinner, karaoke 863-634-1334. American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Sec- Rodriguez climbs health care career ladder ond St., will have a spaghetti dinner Friday, Hospital hosting lecture Sept. 19, from 4 until 7 p.m. Karaoke with The Dine with the Doctor’s topic this Special to Okeechobee News His training enabled him Wild Bill is from 5 until 8 p.m. The event is month is Sepsis is Serious! This lecture will Robert Rodriguez, a 2007 graduate of to work at Raulerson Hos- pen to the public. Also like us on our Face- be held in the Raulerson Hospital cafeteria Okeechobee High School, climbed the pital and for Okeechobee Sept. 30, book page, and keep up with upcoming Tuesday, with dinner being served health care career ladder step by step for in- County Fire Rescue. Rodri- events. For information, call 863-763-5309. at 4:30 p.m. for $5. The lecture is free and creasing success. He was attracted to health guez didn’t stop there. His will start at 5 p.m. RSVP by calling 863-763- care to help people, but also because of next step was the Associate Referral network to meet 9228. the job opportunities. His fi rst step was the Degree in Nursing program Firefi ghter Basic Recruit Academy at Indian and the Registered Nurse The Okeechobee Businesswomen’s Re- River State College, which he completed in Robert credential. He earned the ferral Network will meet Friday, Sept. 19, Halloween events sought degree in May and is work- The Okeechobee News is compiling a list 2009. Eager to increase his knowledge and Rodriguez at 11:30 a.m. at Cowboy’s, 102 S.W. 14th skills even more, the Okeechobee resident ing as an ER Nurse at Raul- St. This group offers an opportunity to share of area Halloween activities. If your business, erson Hospital, while continuing his employ- club or organization is planning something then earned an Applied Technical Diploma fellowship, information and encouragement in Emergency Medical Technology. Reach- ment with Okeechobee Fire Rescue. special for Halloween, we want to hear from “Interacting with people in my work re- while learning how to build your business. ing for the next rung in his climb to career you. The list will be published Oct. 1. Email ally appeals to me,” Rodriguez added. Bring information about your business, fl y- advancement, Rodriguez completed the information to [email protected]. Still climbing the career ladder to success, paramedic certifi cate program in 2010. ers, cards and promotions as well as a small the 25-year-old is enrolled in the Bachelor’s “I really like the small classes at IRSC and exchange gift. For information, call Raye at Degree program in Nursing at IRSC. 863-467-2557. Minimal Regatta is Oct. 4 the teachers that care,” he said. Okeechobee’s own homemade boat race, the Adam Bryant Minimal Regatta, is Okeechobee Sports News in Brief Bits and Spurs club will meet set for Saturday, Oct. 4, starting at 10 a.m. Bits and Spurs 4-H is going to have at the Scott Driver boat ramps, 10100 S.R. • The Osceola Warrior soccer team • The Yearling Middle School volleyball their fi rst meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 78 E., at the Kissimmee River. Teams build opened their season with a 6-0 trashing over team prevailed indoors 25-9 and 25-11. Lyn’d Sept. 20, rain or Shine. Anyone interested in boats out of minimal materials. A Captain’s horses and riding should come by to fi nd out Dinner will be held Friday, Oct. 3, from 4 Oslo Sept. 11 after over an hour rain delay. Lewis had 10 aces and Kennedee Brewer what Bits and Spurs 4-H is all about. Meet until 7 p.m. at the Scott Driver boat ramp. Alejandro Bucio had two goals and Gage In- had six service aces. Mallorie Thomas and Mike and Laura at MySin Ranch, 1000 N.W. Boats must be checked in at this time. Tick- gram, Jesus Mojica, Carlos Segura and Jus- Ashley Bowers combined for two aces, fi ve 50th Dr., to help organize activities for this ets for the dinner are $10 in advance and $12 tin Comfort had one goal apiece. combined kills and three assists. at the door. The Captain’s Dinner is open to year. The club plans to run fl ags at the ro- Coach Jorje Botello said the players are Coach Kellyann Campbell said the girls the public. A fi reworks show is planned af- a special group this year that should bring were on top of their games, especially at the deos, practice drill team maneuvers for pa- ter the Captain’s Dinner. At 9 a.m. on Oct. 4, a lot of pride back to the campus, “These service line, “The girls played really well and rades and have a great time with the horses spectators will line the shore to watch the and friends. For additional information, call boats race -- or, sometimes, sink with style. young men have been with me since the we have a busy schedule this week. We con- Laura 863-801-3599. Drinks and snacks will Spectator admission on the day of the races sixth grade and they have something special tinue to work hard.” be provided. Bring your horse if you like -- is free. The celebration also includes special that I have not seen on this fi eld for a few • The OHS bowling team match with negative coggins is required. activities for children in the booth area. years now.” Treasure Coast Friday was cancelled. September 17, 2014 Okeechobee News 7 Church hosts Financial Peace University

Special to the Okeechobee News “FPU will not only transform the way NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING More than 2.5 million families have posi- you handle money, but also your marriage tively changed their fi nancial future through and other areas of your life,” said Mr. Ram- The Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee has tentatively adopted Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University sey. “This isn’t a boring fi nancial class. We (FPU). The nine-week course provides fami- make learning about money fun and easy to a budget for 2014-2015. A public hearing to make a FINAL DECISION lies and individuals with practical tools to understand so people in every situation can on the budget AND TAXES will be held on: gain control of their fi nances and set them- benefi t from the information.” selves up for long-term fi nancial success. Mr. Ramsey knows fi rst-hand the pain The course meets once a week where a dif- that fi nancial stress can cause. After creating September 22, 2014 ferent lesson is taught by Dave on DVD fol- a net worth of more than a million dollars by at 5:01 p.m. lowed by a small-group discussion. Lessons age 26, he quickly lost it all. Since then Mr. include budgeting, relationships and money, Ramsey has helped families and individuals at getting out of debt, saving for emergencies across the country learn how to get control Okeechobee County School Board office, Room 303 and investing. FPU will be held in Okeecho- of their fi nances and avoid debt so they don’t at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue bee at Christ Fellowship, 701 South Parrott have to experience the same pain he did. Ave. in Okeechobee. The classes will begin FPU lessons also include guest speakers Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Rachel Cruze, speaker and daughter of Dave Matt Bowen at 561-799-7600 for more infor- Ramsey, and Chris Hogan, counselor and mation or to register. speaker for the Dave Ramsey organization. Through common-sense principles and After purchasing a membership each BUDGET SUMMARY small-group accountability, FPU gives peo- participant receives a workbook, Dave Ram- ple the tools they need to change their be- sey’s Complete Guide to Money, an envelope Children Services Council of Okeechobee Fiscal Year 2014-2015 havior and succeed fi nancially. On average system and an audio CD library. Participants THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDI- families who complete FPU pay off $5,300 will also have access to budgeting forms and and save $2,700 in the fi rst 90 days. Follow- MP3s of all the lessons. TURES OF THE CHILDREN SERVICES COUNCIL OF ing the class nearly 94 percent of those fami- For more information or to purchase a OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ARE 18.81% LESS THAN lies budget regularly. membership, go to www.daveramsey.com. LAST YEAR'S TOTAL Churches host special programs OPERATING EXPENDITURES

Cowboys for Christ of Basinger will formation call 8637-763-3681. meet Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Basinger Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade Minis- Community Center. A cov- try Soup Kitchen and ered-dish supper will begin Thrift Store, 1401 N.E. at 6 p.m. followed by ser- Park St., is in need of do- vices at 7 p.m. Linda Farm- nations. The soup kitchen er of Avon Park will be the is under construction. For speaker. For more informa- more information, call tion, call Doyle McDuffi e at 863-634-9194. 863-763-2285. Church of God of Trust Quartet, singing Prophecy has an Open Gaither-style gospel four-part Arms Ministry, at 102 harmony, are scheduled to N.W. 10th St. The Hurting perform in concert on Sept. Women’s Ministry meets 20 at 7 p.m. at the Seventh on the second and fourth - Day Adventist Church, Friday of each month at 7 412 N.W. 6th St. p.m. This is a ministry for Okeechobee Mis- women of all ages who are sionary Baptist Church, 4212 U.S. 441 going through or have been through crisis in N., will host a youth program for the 2014- their lives. For more information, please call 2015 school year every Wednesday at 7 863-254-8304. p.m. There are youth classes for pre-school The First United Methodist Church through 12th grade. Library would like to invite everyone to visit Okeechobee Mission Baptist Church their Lending Library, Room 20, at 200 N.W. will host a discover youth program every Second St., in Okeechobee. All are welcome Wednesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. For more in- to complete an application, no charge. Good news about your business? Your civic group? Your community? Tell your own story! 100 words and one photo for only $25! Publish Your News today! Just visit www.newszap.com, click on your community, and then on the link

for Publish Your News. THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND / OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD. 8 Okeechobee News September 17, 2014 Okeechobee News: Celebrating our Centennial! From the pages of the Okeechobee News, 1958 From the pages of the Okeechobee News, Feb. 14, 1958 PLACE EMPHASIS ON SAFETY By LaMonte H. Moore A young lad 17 years of age, was brought into city court Monday on a reckless driv- ing charge. He admitted driving recklessly in a school zone. It was his ¿ rst offense and Mayor Audley Dunham, after lecturing him severely, released him. Following his hearing, however, a discussion of safety, particularly as applied to driving in school zones, was held by Mayor Dunham, Chief of Police Carlisle Thomas, Patrolman Harold Hancock, City Councilman Claude Gardner and an Okeechobee J.C. “Jack” McPherson News reporter. City Councilman Thomas said there were six or eight high school “show off” driv- ers, boys who thought it was smart to race over the city at breakneck speeds. He named By R. O. Ackerman them, and amazingly, they came from the better-known families, people who are sup- J.C. “Jack” McPherson, Okeechobee posed to be intelligent, law-abiding, God-fearing residents. Thomas deplored the fact County’s able sheriff, was born in Belle- that these 16, 17, 18-year-old boys are giving the privilege of driving automobiles to wood, Fla., below Titusville. The date was school. He said there are 70 or 80 cars parked around the building each day, most of Nov. 11, 1926 — then “Armistice Day.” Af- them driven there by teenagers. ter graduation from Titusville High School While the lack of parental supervision was soundly criticized, the school teachers in 1944, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Maritime did not escape notice during the discussion. They, too, are guilty of negligence, ac- Service. Most of his 19 months of service cording to some statements made during the discussion. It was believed that too little were spent in hazardous duty — on an am- emphasis is being placed on traf¿ c safety not only as it concerns motorists but also munition ship in the Paci¿ c. pedestrians. The arrogant attitude of students walking in the streets was scored by all After the war, he went to work for his who entered the conversation and it was pointed out that teaacher-drivers do not set too brother in the trucking business. Then fol- good an example. lowed a year with Correct Craft Boatbuild- The court released the teenage reckless driver Monday but said the next one to ap- ers in Titusville. Jack also tried construction pear would be punished. The practice must be stopped before a child is killed. work — as a boom engine operator. Early In the meantime, it might be well to drill into the students the importance of safety, 1950 saw his entry into law enforcement, not only from the driver level but as pedestrians also. That education should start in the with the police department of Titusville. home as soon as the child is old enough to understand and be continued at home and in Six months later he was given a position school as long as he is under parental inÀ uence. with the sheriff’s of¿ ce. Almost immedi- Mayor Dunham stated that the court had the power to levy a maximum sentenced ately after this, Jack was noti¿ ed that his of a $500 ¿ ne, 90 days imprisonment in jail and suspension of driver’s license for one application has been approved as a Florida year. Highway Patrolman. McPherson entered that service in July 1950. On Sept. 1 of that year, he was or- dered to Okeechobee for duty. At the be- ginning of his probationary year here, Jack was determined to transfer elsewhere upon its completion. By the end of the year, how- have paid off handsomely for Okeechobee ever, after getting to know the people, he County. said he only regretted that he had not lived Jack’s charming wife, Iris, is a native of here all his life. Okeechobee. One son, Niles is three. McPherson was with the patrol until The husky, quiet-spoken county of¿ cer April of 1955, when he resigned to enter is a real outdoorsman. He likes to À y ¿ sh the cattle trucking business for himself. and hunt — with boating his favorite sport. He moved to Bartow, but the venture was The sheriff places high value on a true unsuccessful and after just six weeks he moved back to Okeechobee. Still a law en- friend, and he has many. On the other hand, forcement of¿ cial at heart, he went to work when he loses a friendship because his prin- as a deputy for Sheriff N.O. Stewart. ciples do not permit certain of¿ cial favors, McPherson was a nominee for sheriff in he does not consider that type a personal Courtesy photo/Thomas Markham/www.tommymarkham.com 1956. The popular young man was elected loss. with minimum effort on his part — a result McPherson asked to take this opportu- Looking back ... which probably surprised no one but Jack. nity to thank Okeechobee citizens for their This photo from Okeechobee’s past was probably taken in the 1930s. It He entered of¿ ce on Jan. 8, 1957. His ex- wonderful cooperation and encouragement. shows the fi rst electric train on Seaboard Railroad. The photo was taken perience, training in modern methods and “Receiving credit for doing one’s best,” he across from the depot in Okeechobee. Do you have an old photo to share? Email it to [email protected]. straight forward refusal to “play favorites” says, “makes one try harder.” September 17, 2014 Okeechobee News 9

Woman injured by rolling SUV Check out these new features: By Eric Kopp the vehicle was open, began to sound. She Okeechobee News pulled her 2011 Ford sports utility vehicle to • Daily Local A 77-year-old woman was injured re- the side of the road and stepped out of her News Updates cently when she was knocked down by her vehicle. • New interactive car door and her vehicle then ran over her Although she thought she had put the ve- ankle. hicle’s automatic transmission in park, con- and easy to According to an accident report by Dep- tinued the report, she apparently hadn’t. navigate format uty John Ashby, of the Okeechobee County Deputy Ashby stated when she got out of • Plus much, Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO), the woman was her car she left the driver’s side door open. taken to Raulerson Hospital by emergency When her SUV then started to roll back- much more! medical personnel from Okeechobee Coun- wards the open door knocked her down and ty Fire/Rescue. the left front tire ran over her ankle. Come see for The deputy’s report states the woman A passenger in the vehicle was able to florida.newszap.com was southbound in the 200 block of S.W. stop the SUV. yourself! 24th Avenue around 8:55 p.m. Monday, The SUV was not damaged, stated the Aug. 8, when an alarm, indicating a door of deputy’s report. Okeechobee Arrest Report

The following individuals were ar- • Jim Leon Yates, 25, N.W. Eighth Ave., rested on felony or driving under Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 13 by the infl uence (DUI) charges by the Deputy Ryane Ammons on an Okeechobee Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce County felony warrant charging him with (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police violation of probation - petit theft, violation Department (OCPD), the Florida High- of probation - resisting a law enforcement way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and offi cer without violence and violation of pro- Wildlife Conservation Commission bation - battery. He is being held without (FWC) or the Department of Correc- bond. tions (DOC). • Sharon Ann Smith, 49, Kelmar Drive, • Allen Ray Broadwater, 24, S.W. 13th West Palm Beach, was arrested Sept. 13 by Way, Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 8 by Deputy Paul Jackson on a misdemeanor Deputy Paul Jackson on an Okeechobee charge of driving under the infl uence. Her County warrant charging him with the felony bond was set at $750. of lewd or lascivious exhibition - offender 18 • Christopher Lane Olivarez, 20, N.E. 11th St., Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 13 Engaged? Just married? years of age or older, victim under 16 years Golden anniversary? New baby? of age. His bond was set at $25,000. by Deputy Steven Pollock on misdemeanor • Valintina Parrish, 22, Escape Drive, Wel- charges of driving under the infl uence and Share your news in print and online lington, was arrested Sept. 11 by Deputy Na- possession of marijuana under 20 grams. He thaniel Mitchell on a Broward County war- was released on his own recognizance. rant charging her with the misdemeanors of • Edenio Merino, 46, N.W. 67th Ave., Hia- driving under the infl uence and possession leah, was arrested Sept. 13 by Deputy Steven Celebrations of marijuana under 20 grams. She is being Pollock on a misdemeanor charge of driv- held without bond. ing under the infl uence. His bond was set • Angel Lacinda Cortez, 32, S.W. Ninth at $750. www.newszap.com/celebrations Way, Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. 12 • Olger Alberto Cano-Castillo, 31, N.W. Seventh St., Okeechobee, was arrested Sept. by Deputy Fred Bradley on a DOC warrant WEDDING Each Celebrations 14 by Detective Corporal Shane Snyder on JOSEPH W. EXAMPLE charging her with the felony of violation of & JANE A. ILLUSTRATION package includes: misdemeanor charges of driving under the œÃi« Ê7>ޘiÊ Ý>“«iÊ>˜`Ê>˜iÊ
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Ê՘i£Ê Offi cer Michael Jordan on a felony charge of victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone Ê>˜ViÊ}À>`Õ>Ìi`Ê possession of a controlled substance (meth- listed here who is later found innocent or Submit your good news today at amphetamine) and a misdemeanor charge has had the charges against them dropped ÜÜÜ°˜iÜÃâ>«°Vœ“ÉViiLÀ>̈œ˜Ã of possession of drug paraphernalia. His is welcome to inform this newspaper. The bond was set at $3,000. information will be confi rmed and printed. 10 Okeechobee News- Adopt A Shelter Pet September 17, 2014 Okeechobee News - Adopt a Shelter Pet 11 Save a Shelter Pet Adopt A Pet Today Abby Abby is a female Jack Russell Terrier mix puppy. Abby enjoys meeting and Special to the Okeechobee News/Picture Perfect 4H Club Pierce is a young, male Dachshund and playing with other puppies; she’s easy Nicki Golden Retriever mix. He is calm and sweet. Pierce going. She has been trained to use a He tested positive for heartworms and is cur- pee pee pad. She is too young to be These dogs are available for adoption at Okeechobee Humane Society/Pet Rescue on Highway rently on treatment. If he is adopted before spayed, but the shelter will pay for 98, next door to the Livestock Market. For adoption fees or more information, contact Humane Society Pet the treatment is complete, the Human Soci- her spay at their veterinarian in Vero Rescue Florida, at 863-357-1104 or go to petfinder.com. Homes are also needed to “foster” animals who are ety will assist the adopter with treatment. He Beach at 5 months. Arrangements are waiting for a permanent adoptive home. has been neutered and is house trained and made for this during the adoption pro- shots are current. cedure.

Teddy is believed to be a Ter- Alle rier and Mountain Cur Mix. This Newman is a Catahoula Leopard Dog male puppy is just six or seven Teddy and Labrador Retriever mix puppy, weeks old, He has already been Bella Dawn He is too young to be neutered, but trained to use pee pee pads the shelter will pay for his neuter at and even fusses to go outside their veterinarian in Vero Beach at 5 to potty. Teddy can be adopted months. Arrangements are made for but must stay at the shelter un- Little Man this during the adoption procedure. til he is 8 weeks old. He is too Nicki is a male Labrador Retriever and young to be neutered, but the Catahoula Leopard Dog mix puppy. He shelter will pay for his neuter at is too young to be neutered, but the their veterinarian in Vero Beach shelter will pay for his neuter at their at 5 months. Arrangements are veterinarian in Vero Beach at 5 months. Newman made for this during the adop- Bella Dawn is a young, female Boston Terrier mix. Bella Dawn is a nice girl who gets Arrangements are made for this during tion procedure. along great with other dogs. She’s quiet and easy going. A home without very young the adoption procedure. children is recommended. She has been spayed and is up to date on shots.

Allie is a female Jack Russell Terrier mix puppy. She has been trained to use a pee pee pad. Allie was the al- HELP A HOMELESS PET pha dog of the litter. She is too young to be spayed, but the shelter will pay for her spay at their veterinarian in Domer’s would like to encourage Vero Beach at 5 months. Arrange- Cricket ments are made for this during the you to adopt your next pet during adoption procedure. Little Man is a young, male Terrier and Pet Adoption Month! Caroline Corgi mix. Little Man is such a gentle- man, smart and a little bit of a clown (black lab and pointer mix) and at times. He is affectionate and a good Cricket is a young, male Chihuahua boy. He likes long walks. A fenced in mix. Cricket is a real lover boy. He Brody (Weimaraner) have been part yard is a must for this little one. He does well around children, and just would be great with children age 7 and always looks happy. He loves every- of our family since Justin Domer up. He is house trained, neutered and one who will talk to him. He has been up to date on shots. house trained, neutered and is up to adopted them about 5 years ago. date on shots. Both Caroline and Brody are loving, outgoing dogs full of energy. They enjoy being able to run and play while at home and occasionally even put in a few hours at Domer’s. We highly recommend adopting your next furry family member from an animal Marianne Windridge shelter or pet rescue. Big O Drive Thru 772.708.5592 204 SE 10th Avenue 863.763.3417 nd www.DomersInc.com 203 SW 2 St • Okeechobee Okeechobee, FL 34974 [email protected] 863.467.0946 www.MarianneWindridge.com 12 Okeechobee News September 17, 2014 Local youth grid teams get wins against Winter Haven

By Charles M. Murphy Winter Haven and Isaiah Smith added an the fi rst play of the second half on a 40-yard by T.J Dopson to make it 9-0. Okeechobee News interception for the Wolverines. touchdown to make it 13-7. He added a 16- Damantae Dixon scored on a 56-yard The Pee Wee squad had no problems yard touchdown later in the quarter to tie the touchdown run. D.J. Hicks added a 38-yard The Okeechobee Youth Football League as they jumped out to a 22-0 lead in the game at 13. Ridge Bailey ran in the conver- touchdown and Jordan Tarver a 16-yard won two games out of fi ve against the Win- fi rst quarter. Ramone Baker had a 15-yard sion to give Okeechobee a 14-13 lead. touchdown run in the second half. ter Haven Wolverines in Mid Florida Confer- touchdown run. Orlando Arana scored on Bowman answered for Winter Haven Okeechobee’s John White the third had a ence games Saturday at Brahman Stadium. a 5-yard touchdown after a fumble recovery with a 17-yard touchdown run, and Damion 26-yard touchdown run negated by a penal- The Junior squad lost a competitive by Creek Gopher. Leonides Castellanos had Bennett added a 12-yard touchdown run to ty. Anthony Smith broke loose for a 17-yard game 19-12, the Pee Wee squad won in a a 30-yard touchdown run, and Baker added give Winter Haven a 26-14 lead. run for Okeechobee. blowout 44-0, the senior team fell 26-16, the a 25-yard punt return for a touchdown and a A fumble into the end zone resulted in a Okeechobee controlled the Mitey Mite fl ag squad fell 28-0 and the Mighty Mites pre- 3-yard touchdown run. two-point safety for Okeechobee late in the game as Kenyon Garner opened the scoring vailed 20-6. Braelon Pelt fi nished off the scoring with game. Okeechobee also had two passes in- with a 10-yard touchdown run. In the juniors game Bridges Sabata hit a 32-yard touchdown run. Okeechobee tercepted in the fi nal minutes by Elijah Du- The opening drive was set up by a fum- Michael Larkin on two long passing plays also got extra-point kicks from Jayquavious gar. ble recovery by Emory Coleman. Garner ran for touchdowns. Larkin scored on a 69-yard Thomas and Orlando Arana. Evan Neal forced a fumble for Okeecho- for 18 yards and Aundre Baker for 15 yards pass play on the fi rst play from scrimmage The senior squad battled back and forth bee, and Dillon Hill had a fumble recovery on the drive. and caught a 58-yard touchdown pass in the with the Wolverines throughout the day. for Okeechobee. Derrick Pinder had a quar- Garner added a 21-yard touchdown run third quarter. Larkin also scored on an 8-yard Dewarren Stokes caught a 6-yard touch- terback sack for the Brahmans. in the fi rst half. touchdown run late in the game down from Kamare Stephens to give Winter The Wolverines controlled the fl ag game Baker iced the game for Okeechobee Okeechobee’s Veyon Washington Haven an early lead. The touchdown was as they scored defensively on a safety, two with a 68-yard run in the fourth quarter. rushed for over 100 yards and scored on a set up by a 44-yard pass reception by Khalid plays into the game. Kamrin Brown ran for Winter Haven’s score came on a 29-yard run 27-yard touchdown run in the fi rst half. He McKenzie. Terel Bowman added a 23-yard 33 yards to set up an 8-yard touchdown run by Aldred Smithers. also caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from touchdown run in the second quarter to give Ty’Juan Lewis late in the fourth quarter. Winter Haven a 13-0 lead. Blood donations needed Lewis Barnett recovered a fumble for Okeechobee’s Robert Futch scored on Community volunteers are needed to help save lives by donating blood. Scheduled Tax holiday this weekend bloodmobile visits in the area include the following: • Sunday, Sept. 21, at Hair Cuttery by Publix. Benefi t blood drive for J. Bailey Hedrick, The state of Florida has issued a 2014 • Light bulbs (packages) 15, who is fi ghting Hodgkins Lymphoma at DiMaggio Childrens Hospital from 2 until 7 Sales Tax Holiday for New Energy Star and • Refrigerator p.m. WaterSense Products Sept. 19 through Sept. • Room air conditioner 21, 2014. • Swimming pool pump • Thursday, Sept. 25, at IRSC Campus from 3 until 8 p.m. During this holiday period, Florida law • Water heater directs that no sales tax or local option tax • Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, at Walmart from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (also known as discretionary sales surtax) Qualifying will be collected on the fi rst $1,500 of the WaterSense Products sales price of a new qualifying Energy Star or WaterSense product. The exemption is • Bathroom sink faucet limited to a single purchase for each specifi c • Faucet accessory type of qualifying item having a sales price • High-effi ciency toilet or urinal of $500 or more. There are no quantity limits • Showerhead on qualifying items with a sales price of less • Weather or sensor-based irrigation than $500. controller Qualifying A WaterSense item must be recognized as water effi cient by the WaterSense Pro- Energy Star Products gram sponsored by the United States Envi- • Air purifi er ronmental Protection Agency. A WaterSense • Ceiling fan label must be affi xed to the product. • Clothes dryer This holiday does not apply to the rental • Clothes washer or repair of any of these items. • Dehumidifi er More information can be found at this • Dishwasher web site: http://dor.myfl orida.com/dor/tips/ • Freezer pdf/tip14a01-06_TIP.pdf.

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Special to the Okeechobee News/SEMES Special to the Okeechobee News/SES Seminole Students of the Week SES Students of the Week Seminole Elementary would like to congratulate the Students of the Week for the week of Sept. 8: Dixie Cook, Enrique Castillo, Jareliz Roman Nunez, Congratulations to the Students of the Week at South Elementary School Nina Beckman, Emilio Rodriguez, Seylin Hernandez-Medina, Hannah Ash- for the week of Sept. 12. They are: Luke Saucedo, Mikayla Anuez, Marlee ton, Gisselle Rodriguez, Steffany Rosales, Cristian Guillen, Austin Gandy, Bunting, Bryleigh Skelton, Taylor Rathbun, Kali Morse, Devon Ferrell, Brian Noelani Lopez, Marlene Huerta, Anna Vandergroef, Jasmin Alanis, Ke-arah Lewis, Alton Azcona, Kaydence Swanson, Kaylin Dotson, Dusty Jernigan, El- Small, Brooke Widdows, Jamiyah Worthen, Andres Castaneda, Rayfe Can- lie Gayford, Payton Collins, Rosalia Jaimes, Daniel Nyerges, Tristin Powers non, Rosio Aguilar, Morgan Townsend, Angel Nettles, Adam Moore, Oscar and Sabine Guerra Rios. Delapaz, Angel Herrera-Aguilar, Cristian Diaz, Veronica Tenorio, Jo’Navia Sewell, Naquai Gandy, Carol Marker and Adamaris Fernandez-Urieta.

Special to the Okeechobee News/EES Everglades Students of the Week Everglades Elementary achieving excellence in the classroom for the week of Sept. 19 include: Kindergarten, Jade Byrd, John Thacker III, Daniel East- man, Keira Sallette, Lani Hefl in; fi rst grade students, Alex Harris-Shadix, Fred Hill, Stephen Rueda, Cheyenne Hunt, Marek Stanley, Elijah Buhlmaier; Special to the Okeechobee News/OMS second grade students, Drake May, Francisco Avalos, Emily Steen, Hannah Harris, Brianne Turner, Seth Woolerton; third grade students, Manuel Mora, OMS Students of the Week Emma Meeks, Shyla Koos, Colton Collins, Erick Reyes-Morales; fourth grade students, Madelyn Ruark, Ty Easterday, Francisco Ramirez; fi fth grade stu- Osceola Middle School would like to congratulate the students of the week dents, Breannah Garcia, Carlos DeLaCruz, Tiadora Sontay-Perez, B’ellana for the week of Sept. 11: Saint Barbosa, Anela Tiu, Luis Alanis-Ceron, Logan Schlosser and Elijah Barney. Congratulations to our many outstanding stu- Clay, Erin Rodriguez, Mark Holmes, Autumn Melear and Cameron Rucks- dents. Sinck.

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Apartments Houses - Rent Mobile Home Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Rent 1/1 UNFURNISHED OKEECHOBEE - Country NOTICE OF LIVESTOCK SALE NOTICE OF ANNUAL LANDOWNERS AND REGULAR MEETING OF Hills Estates. Unique FOR RENT 55 & OLDER BY OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE THE COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT DUPLEX w/GAR- PARK, RV TRAILER AGE-WASHER & post and beam house You are hereby noti¿ ed that I will offer for sale and sell at public sale to the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL OWNERS OF LANDS LOCATED WITHIN on private 5 acre lot. $150.00 DEPOSIT, highest and best bidder for cash the following described livestock; THE BOUNDARIES OF THE COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT THAT, DRYER HOOK UP- $350.00/MO. PLUS Autos Wanted PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, A MEETING OF THE LANDOWNERS OF DISHWASHER- 2bd one in loft, 2 ba., One Mini Paint Stud Horse approximately 7 years old. THE COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT WILL BE HELD ON WEDNES- lrg. screen room, ELECTRIC DAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE ADMINISTRATION ANNEX WALK-IN CLOSET- 863-763-7164 at 11:00AM on the 25th Day of September, 2014 at the following place: BUILDING, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE, LARGE CONFER- COMMUNITY screened balcony with CASH FOR CARS Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Of¿ ce, 504 NW 4th Street, Okeechobee, Flori- ENCE ROOM, 458 HIGHWAY 98 N., OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA POOL/ TENNIS hot tub, all appliances, No Title Needed, da 34972, to satisfy a claim in the sum of $68.40 for fees, expenses and 34972, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: include W/D, $1400. NICE TRAILER FOR care and costs thereof. COURT/ SHUFFLE- RENT 1 OR 2 PERSONS Any Condition. 1. ELECT ONE SUPERVISOR; mth. 708-218-8227. Dated this 15TH day of September, 2014 2. RECEIVING ANNUAL REPORTS AND TAKING SUCH ACTION WITH BOARD-CORNER $700.00 MO SMALL PET 268junk.com RESPECT THERETO AS THE LANDOWNERS MAY DETERMINE; AND LOT OK, ONLY 1ST MONTH Located in Okeechobee Paul C. May, 3. TRANSACTING SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME $760.00/MONTH OKEECHOBEE 3BR, Call (863)268-5865 Sheriff BEFORE THE BOARD. 2BA, CBS house, all tile, REQUIRED ALL Okeechobee County, Florida INC WATER,LAWN 467275 ON 9/17/2014 fenced yard a (1 small UTILITIES INCLUDED. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR COQUINA CARE, PEST CON- ALSO LOTS FOR RENT WATER CONTROL DISTRICT WILL HOLD A BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEET- TROL & GARBAGE- pet ok) $800 mo. + 1st, ING AT 9:30 A.M. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED last & sec. dep. Refs. $350.00 A MONTH South Florida Water Management District UPON REQUEST FROM THE UNDERSIGNED. IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO PREFER 1 TO 2 CLOSE TO CANAL ALL PO Box 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 APPEAL ANY DECISION BY THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER ADULTS-SMALL needed. Call [email protected] CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING; THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD 561-596-1344 UTILITIES INCLUDED. NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES THAT PERSON MAY PET WELCOME-1ST 863-801-6993 NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, & SECURITY-CALL Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, that the WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE AP- On Rim Canal - Newly application(s) for permit described below has been received for project(s) in PEAL IS TO BE BASED, IS MADE. ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 863-447-0742. Okeechobee County. The application(s) and future additional application MEETING MUST HAVE THEIR NAME AND TOPIC PLACED ON THE AGENDA renovated Brick Home. Public Notice documents can be obtained by any of the following methods: 1) Accessing ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATE OF THE MEETING. ALL PROPERTY OWNERS 3br./2 1/2 ba. 1 garage. the District’s website (www.sfwmd.gov) and clicking on Application/Permit WITHIN THE DISTRICT ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. When doing those chores IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Search on the ePermitting page; 2) Submitting a written request to the Boat dock & deck. NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT South Florida Water Management District, Attn: Regulation Division, PO Box IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PER- is doing you in, it’s time $895mo. 772-359-1640 OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680; or 3) Submitting an electronic re- SONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OR AN INTERPRETER TO to look for a helper in OKEECHOBEE COUNTY quest at [email protected]. PARTICIPATE IN THE PRECEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL JURISDICTION OFFICE BY CALLING (863) 763-4601 AT LEAST TWO (2) DAYS PRIOR TO the classifieds. SINGLE FAMILY DIVISION United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation THE DATE OF THE MEETING. 3BD/2BA 311 SE 8TH Campers/RVs CASE NO. 47-2013-CA-000250 Service (Williamson Cattle Company Wetland Restoration Project) 2614 NW Beautiful Samantha’s 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606-6611, has submitted Application NOTICE: COQUINA WATER CONTROL DISTRICT HAS AN ONGOING AQUAT- DRIVE. 1/4 ACRE IN NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, 140908-16 for a new Water Use Permit 47-01170-W to dewater on undevel- IC SPRAYING PROGRAM, DISTRICT WIDE. Garden Apartments CITY, PRIVATE SET- FOR SALE RV WITH Plaintiff, oped lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Water Table Aquifer and 2BR/2BA, in town, W&D, VS. the project is located in Section 14, Township 36 South, Range 35 East. DOROTHY M. MILES TING, GARAGE, LIKE FLORIDA ROOM $3,000 RODNEY B. FORREST, MARIA E. 467243 ON 9/17/2014 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS $800 mo. + sec. dep. NEW. $900.00 MONTH- O.B.O. MUST SEE TO FORREST, KINGS BAY HOMEOWN- 17429 NW 242ND STREET Call (863)467-9250 or ERS ASSOCIATION, INC., NATIONAL OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 LY CALL 786-253-5072 APPRECIATE, FULLY CITY BANK, UNKNOWN TENANT IN (863) 763-4601 OR (863) 447-1015 (863)634-5780. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 467273 ON 9/19,26/2014 FURNISHED CALL POSSESSION 1, UNKNOWN TENANT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN POSSESSION 2, CIVIL DIVISION Office Space Rent 863-763-7164 OR Defendants. CASE NO.: 2012 CA 000104 Commercial 863-763-9966 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- Plaintiff, CIVIL ACTION “Time To Move In Is Now” ant to a Summary Final Judgment of VS. CASE NO.: 13000074CAAXMX Foreclosure ¿ led August 20, 2014 en- MARILYN A. CHANDLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARILYN A. CHANDLER; 4,800 sq ft CBS w/ First 2 Months Free tered in Civil Case No. 47-2013- and JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, unknown parties in possession, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MER- CA-000250 of the Circuit Court of the Defendants. GER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE 2br1ba Loft apt, Lrg NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, garg doors, secure “Next to Court House” for Okeechobee County, Okeecho- NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff, fenced yard. Live in or bee, Florida, the Clerk of Court will NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo- VS. sell to the highest and best bidder sure dated August 21, 2014 (the “Judgment”), entered in Civil Case No. JOHNNY J. HERNANDEZ A/K/A JOHNNY HERNANDEZ , et al, rent apt. Off of hwy 70 for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, 2012-CA-000104 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and Defendant(s). $2,500/mo 2nd Floor of the Okeechobee County for Okeechobee County, Florida, in which TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Judicial Center, 312 Northwest 3rd TION, is Plaintiff, and MARILYN A. CHANDLER, JOHN DOE n/k/a JEB CHAN- NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 (561)346-4692 Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 in ac- DLER and JANE DOE n/k/a MIRANDA TRENT are Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure cordance with Chapter 45, Florida The Clerk of Court will sell the Property as de¿ ned in the Judgment and dated August 25, 2014, and entered in Case No. 13000074CAAXMX of the Statutes on the 8th day of October, as set forth below at a public sale on October 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. to the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee 2014 at 11:00 AM on the following “highest bidder,” for cash in the Jury Assembly Room at the Okeechobee County, Florida in which JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, suc- Houses - Rent described property as set forth in County Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida cessor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to said Summary Final Judgment, to- 34972, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, is the Plaintiff and Johnny J. Her- wit: The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale, is de¿ ned as the nandez a/k/a Johnny Hernandez, Marsha L. Hernandez, UNKNOWN TEN- 3BD/1BA HOUSE ON 1 Lot 21, Block 5, King’s Bay, ac- party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Property (as ANT, are defendants, the Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court will ACRE, CERAMIC TILE cording to the Plat thereof re- de¿ ned below) and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as herein- sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd corded in Plat Book 5, Pages after set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FLOORS, NEW CABI- 91 to 94, inclusive, of the Pub- the Property (as de¿ ned below) shall be permitted to complete the sale by Florida 34972, Okeechobee County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 15th day of NETS & COUNTER lic Records of Okeechobee delivering to the Clerk, the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, October, 2014, the following described property as set forth in said Final County, Florida. by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. Judgment of Foreclosure: TOPS. NO PETS. FIRST, Any person claiming an interest in The following property located in Okeechobee, Florida, is the subject of LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 9, OKEECHOBEE HAMMOCK, SECTION 2, AC- LAST & SECURITY the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- this Notice of Sale: CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, $850.00 A MONTH er than the property owner as of the Lot 17, Block 56, Basswood Unit 5, according to the plat recorded PAGE 43, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. date of the Lis Pendens, must ¿ le a in Plat book 3, Page 51, of the Public records of Okeechobee A/K/A 9160 SE 63RD DR, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 863-634-2820 Commercial Space 500, 1000, 1300 SF. claim within 60 days after the sale. County, Florida Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other Dated this 22nd day of August, together with all existing or subsequently erected or af¿ xed buildings, im- than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must ¿ le a claim 863-467-0651 2014. provements, and ¿ xtures (the “Property”). within 60 days after the sale. CLEAN 3BR HOUSE, SHARON ROBERTSON Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other Dated in Okeechobee County, Florida this 29th day of August, 2014. DIXIE RANCH ACRES CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must ¿ le a claim SHARON ROBERTSON As Clerk of the Court within 60 days after the sale. Clerk of the Circuit Court AREA, 10011 NW 64TH BY: Sandra L. Creech DATED on August 22nd, 2014. Okeechobee County, Florida AVE. PETS ALLOWED Deputy Clerk SHARON ROBERTSON BY: Sandra L. Creech UPON APPROVAL. Campers/RVs MCCALLA RAYMER, LLC, Clerk of Circuit Court Deputy Clerk ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF BY: Sandra L. Creech Albertelli Law, Attorney for Plaintiff $700/MO. WATER & 110 SE 6TH STREET Deputy Clerk P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 467009 ON 9/17,24/2014 (813) 221-4743 (813) 221-9171 facsimile LAWN CARE INCLUDED. 2006 PALOMINO POP (407) 674-1850 eService: [email protected] $600 SECURITY. UP RV. KING AND If you are a person with a lowing described property situated in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JR - 14-130974 863-610-0001 disability who needs any accom- Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit: NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are QUEEN, PULL OUT, modation in order to participate Lot 11, Block 11, BASSWOOD IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order Mobile Home BUILT IN TOILET & in this proceeding, you are enti- INCORPORATED, according to COUNTY, FLORIDA to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to GREAT LOCATION tled, at no cost to you, to the the plat thereof recorded in GENERAL JURISDICTION you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie SHOWER, A/C, WATER provision of certain assistance. Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, NEWER 3/2 TAYLOR Rent Plat Book 3, Page 22, public DIVISION HEATER & STOVE, Please contact Corrie Johnson, records of Okeechobee CASE NO. 47-2014-CA-000099 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before CREEK ISLES, APPLI- ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- County, Florida. your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving GOOD COND. try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, this noti¿ cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less ANCES INCLUDED, 2BD/1.5BA MOBILE Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- $3,500.00 EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE Plaintiff, than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. FENCED YARD, HOME $650.00 MONTH- at least 7 days before your 467041 ON 9/17,24/2014 CALL 863-873-1719 scheduled court appearance, or SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE VS. SCREENED PORCH, LY ELECTRIC INCLUD- PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE WILLIAM A. CANTRELL; immediately upon receiving this 60 days after the sale. ED CALL 863-467-5946 noti¿ cation if the time before the OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A ELIZABETH A. CANTRELL, SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, 2 CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE Defendant(s). Dated this 26TH day of August, READING A scheduled appearance is less 2014. CAR GARAGE, LARGE Wanted all Travel than 7 days; if you are hearing or SALE. WITNESS my hand and the of¿ cial NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Sharon Robertson CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, 2BD/1BA NICE KITCH- Trailers, Motor Homes voice impaired, call 711. As Clerk of the Court NEWSPAPER... 467007 ON 9/10,17/2014 seal of said Court, this 22nd day of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- EXCELLENT CONDI- EN AND LIVING ROOM, and Fifth Wheels. Any August, 2014. ant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- BY: Sandra L. Creech TION $1,300.00 PER LARGE YARD. ON 2.5 Condition, Cash paid If you are a person with a sure dated August 20, 2014, and As Deputy Clerk leads you to the NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE disability who needs any accom- entered in 47-2014-CA-000099 of the IMPORTANT best products MONTH CALL ACRES $500.00/MO. on the spot BY CLERK OF THE modation in order to participate Circuit Court of the NINETEENTH Ju- If you are a person with a 863-467-9250 LINDA CALL 954-752-6184 Call 941-347-7171 CIRCUIT COURT in this proceeding, you are enti- dicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee disability who needs any accom- and services. tled, at no cost to you, to the County, Florida, wherein NATION- modation in order to participate OR 519-746-3776 JIM Pursuant to the ¿ nal decree of fore- provision of certain assistance. STAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff in this proceeding, you are enti- 3/2 MH, LARGE SHED, closure entered in a case pending in Please contact Corrie Johnson, and WILLIAM A. CANTRELL; ELIZA- tled, at no cost to you, to the LARGE WOOD DECK, said Court, docket number: 2014- ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- BETH A. CANTRELL are the Defen- provision of certain assistance. Large, clean, 4bd, 2 story Motorcycles CA-40, the style of which is: try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. dant(s). Sharon Robertson as the Please contact Corrie Johnson, LOCATED OFF 15A. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- home, 2800sq.ft. under GREAT SOUTHERN BANK a Missouri air (built in 2006) 2bath $750.00/MO. SE- at least 7 days before your the highest and best bidder for cash try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. 2007 HARLEY DAVID- chartered Trust Company, scheduled court appearance, or in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Fl., Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 + on suite, double car CURITY/LAST MONTH Plaintiff, immediately upon receiving this Okeechobee County Judicial Center, at least 7 days before your SON ROAD KING CLAS- VS. scheduled court appearance, or garage, screened porch, CALL 863-634-2787 noti¿ cation if the time before the 312 NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL SIC, 10,000 MILES, AMY L. RAULERSON, UNKNOWN scheduled appearance is less 34972, at 11:00 AM, on October 08, immediately upon receiving this large fenced yard, new SPOUSE OF AMY L. RAULERSON and than 7 days; if you are hearing or 2014, the following described proper- noti¿ cation if the time before the LOTS OF CHROME, ALL UNKNOWN TENANT, scheduled appearance is less appliances, large kitch- BUCKHEAD RIDGE voice impaired, call 711. ty as set forth in said Final Judg- MAINTENANCE Defendants. SHARON ROBERTSON, ment, to wit: than 7 days; if you are hearing or 3bd./2ba Dble Wide. voice impaired, call 711. en. $1250/mo + sec. RECORDS. $13,000. Clerk of the Circuit Court LOT 2, BLOCK 52, OF BASS- depCall: (863)467-9250 $600 mo. plus sec. No Notice is hereby given that the un- of Okeechobee County, Florida WOOD UNIT 5, ACCORDING 467033 ON 9/10,17/2014 MUST SEE TO APPRE- dersigned, SHARON ROBERTSON, BY: Sandra L. Creech TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- or (519)746-4844 or pets. Call 863-763-4031 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okee- CIATE. 863-697-9066 DEPUTY CLERK CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, Time to clean out the [email protected] chobee County, Florida, will on the Law Of¿ ce of Cassels & McCall PAGE 51, OF THE PUBLIC FORT DRUM - 5 acres, OR 863-467-8003 8th day of October, 2014, at 11:00 John D. Cassels, Jr., Esquire RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE attic, basement and/or A.M., at the Okeechobee County Ju- Post Of¿ ce Box 968 COUNTY, FLORIDA. OAK PARK: 2BR, 1BA small pond creek, 2BR, dicial Center, 312 Northwest 3rd Okeechobee, Florida 34973 Any person claiming an interest garage? Advertise your for rent, circle drive, 2BA Trailer, $1,600 down Join all the people who Street, Jury Assembly Room, Second 467005 ON 9/10,17/2014 in the surplus from the sale, if yard sale in the classi- Floor, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, in any, other than the property the City of Okeechobee, offer for sale fieds and make your new appliances. $700 1st, last + deposit. $650 say, “I sold it in the Find it faster. Sell it sooner owner as of the date of the lis and sell at public outcry to the high- pendens must ¿ le a claim within clean up a breeze! mo. Call 863-467-1466 monthly (772) 464-9226 classifieds.” est and best bidder for cash, the fol- in the classifieds 16 Okeechobee News September 17, 2014

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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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CIVIL ACTION CIVIL ACTION CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 13000469CAAXMX CASE NO.: 47-2008-CA-000710 CASE NO.: 14000311CAAXMX CASE NO.: 47-2013-CA-000009 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FNMA”)” CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HARBOR FEDERAL VS. VS. VS. SAVINGS BANK, FRAN P. FRAZER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PEDRO DIAZ , et al, APRIL CLARK , et al, Plaintiff, CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; JOHN EARL FRAZER, HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF Defendant(s). Defendant(s). vs. ROBERT CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; CYNTHIA JOAN BETTS, HEIR OF THE EMILE LUXE, et al, ESTATE OF ROBERT CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; EVAN FRAZER, AS HEIR OF NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF ACTION Defendant(s). THE ESTATE OF LARRY HAYES FRAZER, DECEASED, BENEFICIARY OF THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclo- TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, ESTATE OF ROBERT CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; EVAN FRAZER, AS PER- sure Sale dated August 25, 2014 and entered in Case NO. 47-2008- LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 SONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY HAYES, FRAZER, DE- CA-000710 of the Circuit Court of the NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST JAMES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure CEASED, BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CARL FRAZER, for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida wherein CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, is E. CLARK, JR., DECEASED dated August 25, 2014, and entered in Case No. 47-2013-CA-000009 of the DECEASED; UNKNOWN TENANT # 1; UNKNOWN TENANT # 2” the Plaintiff and PEDRO DIAZ; ODALYS SOCA; are the Defendants, The LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee Defendant(s). Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN County, Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, successor by mer- JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, 2ND FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- ger to National City Bank, successor by merger to Harbor Federal Savings NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CENTER, 312 N.W. 3RD STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 at DER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN- Bank, is the Plaintiff and Emile Luxe, Nysola Grant, Tenant # 1, Tenant # 2, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure 11:00AM, on the 8th day of October, 2014, the following described property DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER The Unknown Spouse of Emile Luxe, Any And All Unknown Parties Claiming dated August 20, 2014_, and entered in 13000469CAAXMX of the Circuit as set forth in said Final Judgment: SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, by, Through, Under, And Against The Herein named Individual Defendant(s) Court of the NINETEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, LOT 21, BLOCK 57, BASSWOOD 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS Who are not Known To Be Dead Or Alive, Whether Said Unknown Parties Florida, wherein FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FNMA”), THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 51, OF THE PUB- LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN May Claim An Interest in Spouses, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Or Other Clai- is the Plaintiff and FRAN P. FRAZER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF LIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN mants are defendants, the Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court THE ESTATE OF CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; JOHN EARL FRAZER, HEIR OF A/K/A 3354 NW 38TH AVENUE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 349720000 will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; CYNTHIA JOAN Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the follow- 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okee- BETTS, HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; EVAN than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must ¿ le a claim ing property in OKEECHOBEE County, Florida: chobee, Florida 34972, Okeechobee County, Florida at 11:00AM on the FRAZER, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY HAYES FRAZER, DECEASED, within sixty (60) days after the sale. LOT 17, BLOCK 4, LAR-KEE LAKES 2ND ADDITION FOR MOBILE 15th day of October, 2014, the following described property as set forth in BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on August 26, 2014. HOMES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: EVAN FRAZER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY SHARON ROBERTSON PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 6, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE LOT 5: BEING A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 23, TOWN- HAYES, FRAZER, DECEASED, BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT Clerk of the Circuit Court COUNTY, FLORIDA. SHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORI- CARL FRAZER, DECEASED; UNKNOWN TENANT # 1; UNKNOWN TENANT # BY: Sandra L. Creech TOGETHER WITH A CERTAIN RETIRED 2005 GENERAL MOBILE DA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 2, are the Defendant(s). Sharon Robertson as the Clerk of the Circuit Court Deputy Clerk HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23; will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, Ronald R. Wolfe & Associates, P.L. THERETO: VIN# GMHGA40432212A AND GMHGA40432212B THENCE BEAR NORTH 87 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 19 SECONDS 2nd Fl., Okeechobee County Judicial Center 312 NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 has been ¿ led against you and you are required to serve a copy of your WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 23, BEING FL 34972, at 11:00 AM, on October 08, 2014, the following described prop- F08110021 CHASEDIRECT-CONV-cpadilla-Team 4-F08110021 written defenses within 30 days after the ¿ rst publication, if any, on Ronald ALSO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHWEST 96TH erty as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation R Wolfe & Associates, P.L., Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 4919 Me- STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 2236.25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE LOT 128 IN TREASURE ISLAND, UNIT 6, AS RECORDED IN PLAT in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost morial Highway, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33634, and ¿ le the original with BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST FOR BOOK 3, AT PAGE 57 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF OKEECHOBEE to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereaf- A DISTANCE OF 3251.26 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING; COUNTY, FLORIDA. Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, ter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 55 SEC- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your in the Complaint or petition. ONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 817.21 FEET TO A POINT; than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must ¿ le a claim scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- This notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks THENCE BEAR SOUTH 87 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 19 SECONDS within 60 days after the sale. ti¿ cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 in the Okeechobee News (Independent Newspapers). EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 2236.25 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION Dated this 26th day of August, 2014. days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 11th day of Sept. WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE Sharon Robertson SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- 2014. BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, As Clerk of the Court guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o SHARON ROBERTSON ALONG SAID EAST BOUNDARY LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 817.21 BY: Sandra L. Creech evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea Clerk of the Court FEET TO A POINT; THENCE BEAR NORTH 87 DEGREES 27 MIN- As Deputy Clerk cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordina- BY: Arlene Nealis UTES 19 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 2236.25 FEET TO IMPORTANT dora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lu- As Deputy Clerk THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING. BEING SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation cie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que Ronald R. Wolfe & Associates, P.L. EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS AND/OR RIGHTS- in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de ha- P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 OF-WAY OF RECORD TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 70.00 to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie ber recibido esta noti¿ cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para WELLSLPS-FHA-R-esarwark-Team 1 - F14007673-F14007673 FEET EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS, Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation LYING IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your llame al 711. in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING 35.00 FEET ON EITHER scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou apar- to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie SIDE OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED ti¿ cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bez- Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, CENTERLINE: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. wen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your SECTION 23; THENCE BEAR NORTH 87 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 19 467034 ON 9/10,17/2014 Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this no- SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 23, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou ti¿ cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 BEING ALSO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTHWEST gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 96TH STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF 2236.25 FEET TO THE POINT- IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita al- OF-BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE OF EASEMENT; THENCE CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. guna adaptacion para poder participar de este procedimiento o BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST FOR CIVIL DIVISION 467036 ON 9/10,17/2014 evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea A DISTANCE OF 5109.24 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-TERMINUS OF Case No. 2012 CA 000055 cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordina- SAID CENTERLINE OF EASEMENT. dora de A.D.A., 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lu- A/K/A NW 96TH ST., OKEECHOBEE FL 34972 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL OR BANKING CA- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT cie, Fl. 34986, (772) 807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other PACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FOR IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de ha- than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must ¿ le a claim THE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE TRUST 2008-R1 Case No.: 47-2012-CA-000464 ber recibido esta noti¿ cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para within 60 days after the sale. Plaintiff, su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, Dated in Okeechobee County, Florida this 29th day of August, 2014. vs. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. llame al 711. SHARON ROBERTSON POORNAWATIE TIWARI A/K/A POORNAWATIE TIWARI UNKNOWN SPOUSE Plaintiff, KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou apar- Clerk of the Circuit Court OF POORNAWATIE TIWARI A/K/A POORNAWATIE TIWARI; UNKNOWN v. ey pou ou ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bez- Okeechobee County, Florida SPOUSE OF CHARLES E. HIGHT AS OF 9/3/2002; PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL VIANEY CARDENAS; PERFECTO BALTAZAR; YASMIN CARDENAS; SERGIO wen peye anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie BY: Sandra L. Creech MORTGAGE INC.; JODIE TAYLOR; ROGER TAYLOR; UNKNOWN TENANT PENA; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- Johnson, Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Deputy Clerk #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; UNKNOWN TENANT #3; UNKNOWN TENANT DER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 O’mwen 7 jou avan ke ou Albertelli Law, Attorney for Plaintiff #4; UNKNOWN TENANT #5; UNKNOWN TENANT #6; UNKNOWN TENANT WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- gen pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623 #7; UNKNOWN TENANT #8, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVI- sa-a ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; (813) 221-4743 (813)221-9171 facsimile Defendants. SEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, Si ou pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. eService: [email protected] Defendant(s). 467248 ON 9/17,24/2014 JR - 013529F01 PUBLISH: NOTICE OF SALE In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE LEGAL NOTICE Plaintiff entered in this cause on August 25, 2014, in the Circuit Court of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order on Motion to Cancel and to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Okeechobee County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Okeechobee Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated August 6, 2014, entered in Civil Case OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN A public auction will be held at YOUR County, Florida described as: No. 47-2012-CA-000464 of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Cir- Johnson, ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 1 STOP AUTO SHOP, INC. Lot at 521 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 SOUTH, cuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein the Clerk of the Circuit CIVIL DIVISION East Haiti Avenue, Clewiston, Florida RANGE 36 EAST, LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF S.R. #15 (CON- Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash on the 15th day of October, your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving Case No: 33440 on Thursday the 25th of Sep- this noti¿ cation if the time before the scheduled appearance is less NERS HIGHWAY) AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee 47-2014-CA-000002-CAAX-MX tember at 10:00 Pursuant to Florida AS FOLLOWS: FROM A 5” X 5” CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, in than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and 467044 ON 9/17,24/2014 THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, BEAR SOUTH 89 accordance with Chapter 45 Florida Statutes, relative to the following de- SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC storage. Year, Make, Model & Vin’s DEGREES 42’ 42” WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC- scribed property as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit: Plaintiff, as follows: TION 6, A DISTANCE OF 4686.16 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST LOT 13, BLOCK 15, A PLAT OF UNIT NUMBER 2 BASSWOOD IN- VS. 2004 Ford Vin # RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.R.#15; THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES CORPORATED, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORD- UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD 1FAFP42X24F177102 30’ 19”’ EAST ALONG SAID LINE OF DISTANCE OF 10.02 FEET TO ED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PETRICK, NOW DECEASED, et al. 1999 CHEV Vin # THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Defendant(s), 1G1ND52T4X6151132 TRAFFIC INFO RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE ON A BEARING OF SOUTH 51 DEGREES 30’ Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other 19” EAST A DISTANCE OF 29.41 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 55 DE- than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must ¿ le a claim NOTICE OF SALE Terms of sale are cash, and no GREES 37’ 15” EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DIS- within 60 days after the sale. Notice is hereby given that, pursu- checks will be accepted. The seller TANCE OF 20.59 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 34 DEGREES 22’ 45” AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a ant to a Final Summary Judgment of reserves the right of ¿ nal bid. All WEST TO THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA FLOOD CON- disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in Foreclosure entered in the above- sales are ¿ nal. No refunds will be TROL DISTRICT LEVEE LD-4 RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- styled case, I will sell the property lo- made. Said automobiles will be sold NORTH 54 DEGREES 55’ 02” WEST ALONG SAID LINE A DIS- sion of certain assistance. Please contact Corrie Johnson, ADA Co- cated in OKEECHOBEE County, Flori- in “AS IS “ with no guarantees. TANCE OF 66.32 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 29’ 41” ordinator, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL da, described as: 467272 ON 9/17/2014 EAST A DISTANCE OF 228.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court LOT 15, LESS THE NORTH 19 TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1964 TITAN MOTOR HOME MO- appearance, or immediately upon receiving this noti¿ cation if the FEET THEREOF AND THE BILE HOME, VIN(S) 5141391. time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you NORTH 38 FEET OF LOT 14, READING A and commonly known as: 5390 US HWY 441 SE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974; are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. BLOCK 18, A REVISED AND AD- including the building, appurtenances, and ¿ xtures located therein, at public Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adapta- DITION TO PLAT OF CONNERS NEWSPAPER... sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the Jury Assembly cion para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted GABLES, ACCORDING TO THE Room, 2nd Floor, Okeechobee County Judicial Center, 312 NW 3rd tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Fa- PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN Street, Okeechobee, Florida, on October 15, 2014 at 11 am. vor de comunicarse con Corrie Johnson, Coordinadora de A.D.A., PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 15, OF THE leads you to the Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34986, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEE- best products than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must ¿ le a claim (772)807-4370 por lo menos 7 dias antes de que tenga que com- CHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. within 60 days after the sale. parecer en corte o inmediatamente despues de haber recibido esta Property address: and services. Dated this 29th day of August, 2014. noti¿ cacion si es que falta menos de 7 dias para su comparecencia. 822 SE 37th Terrace, SHARON ROBERTSON Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o de habla, llame al 711. Okeechobee, FL 34974 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Si ou se yon moun ki kokobe ki bezwen asistans ou aparey pou ou at public sale, to the highest and BY: SANDRA L. CREECH ka patisipe nan prosedu sa-a, gen dwa san ou pa bezwen peye best bidder, for cash, in THE JURY DEPUTY CLERK anyen pou ou jwen on seri de ed. Tanpri kontakte Corrie Johnson, ASSEMBLY ROOM OF THE OKEECHO- 467040 ON 9/17,24/2014 Co-ordinator ADA, 250 NW Country Club Drive, suite 217, Port St. BEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, 312 Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 Omwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen NW 3RD STREET, 2ND FLOOR, pou-ou paret nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis saa OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972, beginning ou si le ke ou gen pou-ou ale nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou at 11:00 A.M. on the 8th day of Oc- CALL 511 FOLLOW FL511 Reading a newspaper leads pa ka tande ou pale byen, rele 711. tober, 2014. Dated at OKEECHOBEE, Florida this 7th day of August, 2014. Any person claiming an interest in TOLL FREE ON TWITTER you to the best products SHARON ROBERTSON the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT er than the property owner as of the and services. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA date of the lis pendens, must ¿ le a BY: SANDRA L. CREECH claim within 60 days after the sale. No wonder newspaper DEPUTY CLERK Witness, my hand and seal of this 466740 ON 9/17,24/2014 court on the 22nd day of August, 2014. readers earn more money! SHARON ROBERTSON VISIT FLORIDA 511 Reading a newspaper Need a few more bucks CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT FL511.COM FREE APPS helps you understand to purchase something BY: Sandra L. Creech Deputy Clerk the world around you. deer? Pick up some Law Of¿ ces of Daniel C. Consuegra A toll-free resource of the Florida No wonder newspaper extra bucks when you 9204 King Palm Drive Department of Transportation readers are more suc- Tampa, FL 33619-1328 (standard mobile phone minutes, text sell your used items in Attorneys for Plaintiff message and data charges may apply) cessful people! the classifeids. 467008 ON 9/10,17/2014 September 17, 2014 Okeechobee News 17

Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE CIVIL DIVISION: OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2013CA000075 CASE NO. 2013 CA 000198 CASE NO. 2014-CA-000121 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, A Plaintiff, Plaintiff, FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COM- VS. v. PANY AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSI- WALTER F LAWLER; CACH,LLC; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF WALTER F LAWL- THOMAS G. RATHBUN, et. al., NESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA ER; UNKNOWN TENANT; HARMON J TOMKINS; ALYCE J TOMKINS; IN POS- Defendants. Plaintiff(s), SESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, VS. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE SHERRI A. HATCHER A/K/A SHERRI NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- HATCHER; ET AL NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE suant to the Final Judgment of Fore- Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure closure dated July 10, 2014, entered dated the 25th day of August, 2014, and entered in Case No. in Case No. 2013 CA 198 in the Cir- NOTICE OF SALE 2013CA000075, of the Circuit Court of the 19TH Judicial Circuit in and for cuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC is the in and for Okeechobee County, Flori- PURSUANT TO THE JUDGMENT OF Plaintiff and WALTER F LAWLER CACH,LLC UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF WALTER da, wherein PNC Bank, National As- FORECLOSURE ENTERED IN THE F LAWLER N/K/A LAURA FAWLER HARMON J TOMKINS; and ALYCE J TOM- sociation, successor in interest to ABOVE CAUSE, THE CLERK SHALL KINS UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are Harbor Federal Savings Bank is the OFFER FOR SALE THE PROPERTY defendants. The Clerk of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder plaintiff, and Thomas G. Rathbun, et SITUATED IN OKEECHOBEE for cash at the, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, 312 NW 3RD al. are the defendants, I will sell to COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS: STREET, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA the highest and best bidder for cash THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 34972, 11:00 AM on the 15th day of October, 2014, the following described at the Okeechobee County Judicial 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Center, 312 Northwest 3rd Street, THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 5, LOT 162, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE ESTATES, ACCORD- Okeechobee, Florida 34972 (2nd SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 34 ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, À oor Jury Assembly Room) at 11:00 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, PAGE 23, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. a.m. on October 15, 2014, the fol- OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORI- AND lowing described property situated in DA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (S 1/2) OF LOT 163, FIRST ADDITION TO Okeechobee County, as set forth in THEREOF IN PLAT BOOK 4, OKEECHOBEE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS said Final Judgment of Foreclosure, PAGES 3A-D, INCLUSIVE OF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 23, PUBLIC RECORDS OF to wit: THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY Lot 1, LAKESIDE COUNTRY ES- PUBLIC RECORDS. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE EASTERLY CORNER OF TATES, according to the plat AT PUBLIC SALE, TO THE HIGHEST SAID LOT 163, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT- thereof recorded in Plat Book AND BEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, ON OF WAY LINE OF S.E. 8TH DRIVE (FORMERLY ALABAMA AVENUE) 6, Page 96, Public Records of OCTOBER 8, 2014, AT 11:00AM, AND ALSO BEING THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 162; Okeechobee County, Florida AT THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY THENCE S 63°02’54” W, ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE BE- Property address: 9357 JUDICIAL CENTER, 312 NORTH TWEEN SAID LOTS 162 AND 163, A DISTANCE OF 110.00 FEET, Southeast 126th Boulevard, WEST 3RD STREET, 2ND FLOOR, TO THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 163; THENCE N Okeechobee, FL 34974 JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, OKEE- 26°57’06” W, ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- CHOBEE, FLORIDA. 163 AND THE CANAL RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE 0F EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- 37.50 FEET, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE THE NORTH ONE-HALF (N 1/2) OF SAID LOT 163 AS DESCRIBED PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 345, PAGE 1636, PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE N 63°02’54” E, CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 163, SALE. CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE A DISTANCE OF 110.00 FEET, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH SAID If you are a person with a SALE. WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.E.8TH DRIVE AND THE disability who needs any accom- If you are a person with a NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 163; THENCE S 26°57’06” E, modation in order to participate disability who needs any accom- ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.E. 8TH in this proceeding, you are enti- modation in order to participate DRIVE AND THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 163, A DIS- tled, at no cost to you, to the in this proceeding, you are enti- TANCE OF 37.50 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING provision of certain assistance. tled, at no cost to you, to the ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, Please contact Corrie Johnson, provision of certain assistance. IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- Please contact Corrie Johnson, LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port ADA Coordinator, 250 NW Coun- If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation St. Lucie, FL 34986, try Club Drive, Suite 217, Port in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days St. Lucie, FL 34986, BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY to you, to the provision of certain assistance. 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Murphy OHS coach Chris Branham said the of- team held together despite the loss of fi ve de- Okeechobee News fensive can have positive plays and then go fensive starters. backward. “It felt pretty good and it was a good game Okeechobee’s offensive woes continued “The big thing is not shooting yourselves Friday night as they were held to 106 total for the defense. We came out to play hard. We in the foot. We had penalties and a few bad yards and three points in a 10-3 loss to arch continue to play as a team. If we stay together snaps,” he said. “We’re getting in our own rival Martin County at Brahman Stadium. we will win games,” he said. Sophomore quarterback Austin Kuyrkend- way, seems like it’s a weekly thing.” Sophomore Joseph Benjamin said the all found Clayton Kidwell for a 40-yard touch- Okeechobee’s only scoring drive came to coaches continue to encourage the team and down pass with just over 11 minutes left to start the third quarter as they drove 49 yards they plan to keep working hard. provide the difference for the Tigers (1-2). in eight plays keyed by a 30-yard pass from “We must continue to play as a team. We Fludd to Zeke Matthews. Mills’ fi eld goal tied Okeechobee’s only points came on a 36- have to have other players come off the bench the score 3-3 four minutes into the half. yard fi eld goal by freshman Jarrett Mills as the and fi ght and help us out. We must keep our Brahmans fell to 0-3 on the season. The Tigers drove to the Brahman 30 on their next drive but an illegal procedure pen- heads high and keep fi ghting. It’s a little tough Okeechobee’s passing game was particu- to bounce back from the loss, but we’re only larly troublesome with just three completions alty on fourth and three stopped them at the Brahman 32. After a 7-yard punt by OHS, the a couple points away, our defense and of- in 20 attempts for 62 yards. The Brahmans fense played phenomenal, we must believe in running game wasn’t much better with 22 Tigers had back-to-back holding calls that ourselves, have concentration and continue carries for 44 yards. halted their next drive. Okeechobee’s defense played particularly The Tigers winning score came after a to fi ght,” he added. well, especially when you consider they were four-play, 56-yard drive midway through the Game notes on the fi eld for most of the fi rst half, as the fourth quarter. Kidwell caught a 12-yard pass Tigers ran 30 offensive plays to the Brahmans on the sideline and two plays later drifted be- Okeechobee converted fi ve third downs 17. hind the safeties to catch a pass from Kuyrk- and had a season low 49 yards in penalties. Okeechobee bent but didn’t break in the endall at the Brahman fi ve and walk in to give Despite one 7-yard punt that was defl ected, game as the Tigers four times drove inside the Tigers the lead. Mills had 85 yards on the other three punt at- the Brahman 30 but came away with only 10 OHS could not reach midfi eld for the re- tempts. Bubba Fludd had a 27-yard kick return mainder of the game. points. Bubba Fludd ended a 31-yard drive to for OHS. Devion Wigfall, Tristen Anderson, start the game with a leaping interception at Branham said Martin County played power football and ran the clock. He said his offense Matt McClanahan, Joseph Benjamin and Greg the Brahman 2-yard line. Hernandez had tackles for loss for Okeecho- The Tigers drove 30 yards in 10 plays on couldn’t consistently keep things going and their second drive to get a 34-yard fi eld goal made too many mistakes to score points. bee. Fludd added an interception and blocked “In a democracy, the highest by Luke Kendall early in the second quar- “It’s a group not used to losing and they are a fi eld goal. Nick Eimann had an interception ter. Okeechobee showed some spark late in playing major high school football. We have and a pass defense for the Tigers. Steven Moss office is that of citizens.” the half when Fludd caught a 27-yard pass to execute and put things together. You can’t and Marc Scollard had sacks for Martin Coun- — US Supreme Court Justice on third down, and followed that with a 21- point a fi nger or come up with excuses, just ty. Desmond Thomas had an interception for yard sweep. On the next play the snap went stick together, and keep battling,” he added. the Tigers. Robbie Parent recovered a fumble Felix Frankfurter. through the fi ngers of quarterback Brandon Senior Greg Hernandez was a key player for Martin County. Okeechobee plays at Fort Shockley and went for a 15-yard loss. on the defensive line for OHS. He noted the Pierce Westwood next Friday night. We agree. Yet too many citizens feel powerless to influence the flow of events.

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Special to the Okeechobee News the national level for consistently outstanding Indian River State College was named as a results in helping students succeed,” said Dr. top-ten fi nalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize Edwin R. Massey, IRSC President. He noted for Community College Excellence, America’s that the Aspen Institute assesses college’s most respected and selective recognition of achievements in student learning, certifi cate sustained high achievement and performance and degree completion, high rates of employ- in state and community colleges. After a rigor- ment, earnings for graduates and high levels ous review of the college’s performance, IRSC of access and success for minority and low- was selected as one of ten prize fi nalists from income students. a pool of more than 1,000 colleges nation- Joshua Wyner, Executive Director of the wide. The announcement was made Sept. 4 Aspen Institute’s College for Excellence Pro- at the IRSC Main Campus in Fort Pierce and gram in Washington, D.C. and author of What streamed to the college’s four branch cam- Excellent Community Colleges Do, said in a puses, with over 1,200 students and faculty statement: “Indian River State College shows how a sustained and concerted effort by an Special to the Okeechobee News members joining members of the IRSC Board Congratulating Dr. Edwin R. Massey (center), IRSC president, on the college’s of Trustees, IRSC Foundation Board members, entire college can yield strong results for stu- dents. IRSC’s hard work to consistently sup- designation as a top ten fi nalist for the Aspen Prize, were: (left to right) Sam community leaders and legislators in celebrat- Smith, retired IRSC provost in Okeechobee; Russ Brown, IRSC provost for ing the outstanding achievement. Senator Joe port students from the moment they enroll Negron (Florida District 32) commended the through graduation and into the workforce Okeechobee County; Dr. Massey; Florida Representative Dr. Cary Pigman; and, college for attaining this national stature and has yielded steady, compelling increases in Christa Luna, IRSC Board of Trustees member for Okeechobee. Governor Rick Scott shared a video message the number of students earning certifi cates of congratulations. and degrees.” this national recognition. Thank you for pro- IRSC in partnership with over 400 businesses, Dr. Edwin Massey, IRSC President, outlined Ashley Gilbert, President of the Campus viding a supportive learning environment to industries, schools, public agencies and medi- the reasons for the college’s selection for the Coalition Government, student government every student who walks on campus.” association said, “At IRSC I was given every cal facilities. coveted honor. The Aspen Prize recognized IRSC for ex- • Leadership in Emerging Industry Job tool I need. That’s what the Aspen Prize is all ceptional achievements culminating in stu- “The selection of IRSC as a top-ten col- Creation — IRSC is taking a national lead in lege fi nalist for the Aspen Prize is one of the about — student success — and it’s awesome dent success: most signifi cant accomplishments in the his- that the outstanding efforts of everyone at • College-Wide Focus on Student Suc- creating new jobs in emerging industries, tory of the college, and recognizes IRSC at IRSC to help students succeed have received cess — IRSC has increased the number of through establishment of industry/college degrees and certifi cates awarded by 69% over partnerships in science, technology, engineer- a fi ve-year period. This signifi cant increase is ing and math (STEM) at the regional, state the result of continuous focus on quality of and national levels. IRSC has been selected by instruction, student services, academic sup- the National Science Foundation as the lead port, learning environment and innovative institution for three Regional Centers for Nu- technologies to ensure students complete a degree or certifi cate. clear Energy, Laser/Fiber Optics, and Photon- • Extreme Affordability — Recognizing ics (co-lead) bringing together 119 colleges/ that over 60% of IRSC students come from universities and over 4,6000 industry and counties with a relatively low average income, agency partners to develop industry-standard IRSC takes an extremely proactive approach training programs that will fuel economic de- to keep college affordable through low tuition velopment with a highly skilled workforce. As rates, exceptional scholarship support, and one example, IRSC’s Power Plant Technol- creative strategies such as a $10,000 Bach- elor’s degree in STEM Teacher Education. As ogy Institute with NextEra Energy has placed a result, IRSC has been ranked as the 4th Most 159 graduates in jobs with salaries exceeding Affordable College in the Nation (and 1st in $55,000 per year, resulting in national recogni- Florida) by the U.S. Department of Educa- tion as one of the Top 5 Industry Partnerships Special to the Okeechobee News tion for the second consecutive year. Further, by the American Association of Community OCSO raising money for March of Dimes through careful fi nancial planning, IRSC has Colleges. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Offi ce (OCSO) is holding a drawing to not raised its tuition rate for the past two Aspen’s Finalist Selection Committee, years. raise money for its March of Dimes team. They are giving away a set of cus- comprised of former community college pres- tom cornhole boards. The winner may chose the color of the bags as well • Workforce Readiness Through Hands-on Partnerships — Over 90% of IRSC graduates in idents, respected researchers and policy ex- as a custom wrap. Tickets are $5 each, or fi ve tickets for $20. Contact either career-based fi elds are placed directly in jobs perts, selected the ten fi nalist institutions after Lieutenant John Rhoden at 863-634-9188 or Ana Starnes 863-801-4298 to related to their degree within one year of grad- reviewing extensive data on performance and obtain tickets. The drawing will be Sept. 26. Pictured are March of Dimes uation. Students are job-ready through intern- improvements in learning, graduation, work- 2015 Chair, Donna Gaiser; Lt. John Rhoden; and Justin White of the OCSO ships, practicums, capstone experiences, and March for Babies Team. force outcomes, and equitable outcomes for service learning opportunities developed by all students. 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