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Ramps for Veterans was founded by Wade Hunt and helps Veterans in need in the community who cannot afford to build their own ramps.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/11/21
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Veteran Jeff Whitlock was born and raised in Okeechobee. He was one of the last babies born in the old hospital...
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By Cathy Womble
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1/9/21
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OKEECHOBEE — Wade Hunt, with Ramps for Veterans advertised recently asking if any local veterans needed a ramp built free of charge. He and his crew try to do one ramp per month for a veteran …
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By Cathy Womble
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1/4/21
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When asked to tell his story for this series, Joe Glossup was hesitant. He considers himself an advocate for peace and found himself pondering...
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By Cathy Womble
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1/2/21
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The American Legion Post 130, with the help of our generous donors and wonderful volunteers...
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Special to the Caloosa Belle
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12/28/20
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Southeast Florida Honor Flight and POW-MIA-OREE are partnering to host Pull! For their veterans Sporting Clays...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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12/22/20
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Although he was born in Pennsylvania in 1949, veteran Ronnie Rhoades and his family moved to Delray Beach when he was about 7 years old.
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By Cathy Womble
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12/20/20
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On Saturday, Dec. 29, over 25 motorcycles with the Eagle Riders and Leather Necks escorted a semi trailer-truckload of wreaths...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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12/19/20
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This week's Veteran's Story features Bob Owens, born in Pahokee but he grew up in Palm Beach County.
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By Cathy Womble
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12/12/20
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X-22 Adventures is a non-profit organization founded by veteran Steve Cone in order to help curb the suicide rate of veterans...
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By Cathy Womble
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12/8/20
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. It is dedicated to deceased United States services members...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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11/29/20
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In December veteran Steve Cone, after he graduated, was on his way to the Air Force where he spent three and a half years.
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By Cathy Womble
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11/29/20
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For the past four years, Okeechobee has participated faithfully in observing National Wreaths Across America Day...
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By Brad Phares and Jack Nash
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11/25/20
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In another precautionary measure, Southeast Florida Honor Flight announces the cancellation of their scheduled 2021 Honor Flights for April 10 and May 15...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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11/20/20
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On Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 pm., the American Legion is honoring our veterans...
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Special to the Caloosa Belle
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11/17/20
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On Veterans Day, Beef O’Brady’s displays a table in honor of all veterans.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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11/16/20
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the Clewiston High School Public Service Academy (CHSPSA) held a beautiful and heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony...
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By Danika J. Fornear
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11/16/20
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Born and raised in Okeechobee, veteran Bobby White joined the service in order to keep from being drafted.
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By Cathy Womble
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11/14/20
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The small, masked and socially distanced crowd applauded the students and their teacher for a job well done.
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By Danika J. Fornear
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11/13/20
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A local, family-owned business honored several veterans on Veterans Day by giving them American flags and flags from the branch of service in which they were members.
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By Cathy Womble
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11/12/20
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