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to object to others seeing the Atlanta Braves but to protest that they cannot see what they pay for now. She was upset that during many movies, the TV just quits, and she never does see how the movie turns out. Mr. Vickers confirmed that the cable company has-been experiencing quite a few problems with channels 3, 5, 6 and 9 for the last three or four weeks as have other cable companies in the area. He emphasized that if the picture comes in to their site at a poor quality, it goes out the same way and there is nothing they can do about it. Attorney Brandenburg swore in John Mace, Sandrift Motel, 14415 U.S. #1, -Sebastian, who found the amount of interference on 500 of the channels unbelievable and -reported that many people who rented rooms specifically to see football games this season asked for their money back. - Attorney Brandenburg swore in Pete Richards, 122 Kildare Drive, Sebastian, who complained not only of poor reception, but also regarding hookup service and lack of response to telephone complaints; in fact, he believed they probably took the office phone off the hook. Mr. Richards stated that although he realized they are entitled to an increase, the people are not receiving proper service. Chairman Bird asked Mr. Richards if he would be willing to pay the increase in order to have Channel 17 and Mr. Richards affirmed that he would. Some discussion ensued in regard to difficulties encountered with reception, and Mr. Vickers emphasized the distance they are from West Palm Beach. Attorney Brandenburg swore in John H. Smith, Shady Rest Mobile Home Park, who had no complaint about Channel 17, but did have complaints about the service received. Mr. Smith emphasized that when Jones Intercable originally came in for an increase, the Board did not grant it because of the complaints about the quality of their service, and their 5 NOV 3 01993 anx 55 FAU48,8 �� J