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By ED BALDRIDGE [email protected] SEBRING — Local officials from Sebring and Highlands County held a meeting Jan. 6 on how to move forward Question: Are there with bringing the Kenilworth Building up adequate services to to code. help the homeless According to Sebring City locally? Administrator Scott Noethlich, he met with County Administrator Ricky Helms, County Sebring Building Official Ed White, County Engineer Ramon Yes News-Sun photos by KATARA SIMMONS Gavarrete and County Facilities Manager David Flowers, who attended via tele- 31.2% Classics phone. The City of Sebring issued a stop work cruise the order on the new Supervisor of Elections building Dec. 29, explaining that proper building permits were not in place. No Circle Noethlich said the meeting was to get the building back on track to meet proper 68.8% Charleyne and Peter Uznanski codes. (above) check out classic cars “The end result is that they’ve got Saturday during the Downtown Sebring Cruise at the Circle. This some work to do,” Noethlich said Friday. was the first cruise of the new year See PLANS, page 7A Total votes: 61 with new daytime hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Sebring cruise Next question: is scheduled for the second Saturday of every month. Antique Will the ‘Mentors’ cars line the Circle and adjoining help the Town of Lake spokes Saturday during the Heartland Idol Sebring Cruise. Spectators check Placid become more out s variety of classic cars efficient? Saturday in downtown Sebring. says “See you Make your voice heard at at the Fair” www.newssun.com By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY [email protected] Obituaries SEBRING — It is only a matter of James Carron weeks now before the Highlands County Fair sets up for its 75th year. In addition Age 62, of Sebring to special attractions and events planned Obituaries, Page 5A in celebration, the Heartland Idol will be making a one time only appearance this year. Index Diana Walker, the force behind the tal- Arts & Entertainment 5B ent show’s success, said half the avail- able contestant slots have been filled Business/Money 9A already. She recommends interested Chalk Talk 12B singers not to wait any longer because Classifieds 11A registration cut-off is Saturday, Jan. 21. Community Briefs 2A This year the format will be different Crossword Puzzle 13B due to the contest taking place at the fair. Dear Abby 13B There will be only one qualifying round, on Jan. 28, right before the fair opens. Environment 11B That starts at 11 a.m. and will continue Editorial & Opinion 4A until all singers have been heard. Horoscopes 13B The semi-final and final sessions both Lottery Numbers 2A occur on Feb. 12, during the fair. Movie Times 13B All portions of the contest take place News from the Watershed 11B at the Convention Center, which has Pause and Consider 13B See IDOL, page 7A Sports On TV 2B

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By ED BALDRIDGE Mentors, led the presentation first step in a more efficient apply to us as well as to the town as efficient as we can, www.twitter.com/thenewssun [email protected] along with members Rachael government. employees.” we need to be accountable for and LAKE PLACID – A group Osbourne, Bill Compton and Mayor John Holbrook Holbrook also passed out it,” Holbrook said. of volunteers in Lake Placid Jon Draper. stressed that once the new copies of Robert’s Rules of Auditors told town offi- presented two suggestions to Barger suggested two processes were in place, even Order and stressed that he cials they were in a good the town council geared to process improvement flow the council would be expect- would run a better organized financial position, according www.facebook.com/newssun make purchasing and council charts and explained that the ed to adhere to them. meeting by set time limits for to Barger, but there was a packet assembly more effi- group assessed the current “There will be no spending input and discussion. need for more employee cient and transparent. processes, met with town outside this purchasing “The name of the game is training and accountability. Marlene Barger, chair of employees and established process,” Holbrook directed. accountability. If we are not 0990994 01007 the group that is now called their recommendations as the “The packet process will doing our best to run this See MENTORS, page 7A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY BRIEFS Centennial Celebration more than one event Change in garbage Blues and Jazz By JEN BROWN people up and dancing into fresh squeezed lemonade, 2012, Sebring will celebrate collections come to Brewster’s Centennial Marketing Chair the night. homemade kettle corn, fun- with special people and The Centennial Kick-Off A special thanks to Harry nel cakes, ice cream and the events, with the main focus AVON PARK — In SEBRING — Heartland Celebration on Jan. 6 was a Havery for running the very popular fried Oreos. being in October, since that observance of the Martin Cultural Alliance in part- huge success with a larger sound system for the entire For those who didn’t know is the birth month. Luther King Jr. Day, the nership with Brewster’s than expected crowd. A big event. a lot of Sebring’s history, Mayor George Hensley city of Avon Park Public Coffee House will present thanks to all who came out they had the opportunity to urges all citizens, groups, Works will pick up Brewster’s in Blue, an for the food, fun and music. learn more from historic clubs, societies and business- Monday’s garbage on interactive evening of Hundreds showed up to videos and photo slides of es to join in the year-long Tuesday, and Tuesday’s Blues and Jazz music at help kick off the year long the earliest years of the city. celebration. garbage on Wednesday. 6:30 p.m. today at celebration. The Circle was Rarely seen home movies of Go to the website, Thursday and Friday col- Brewster’s (on U.S. 27 just full of excitement, as were George Sebring and slides of www.Sebring100.com, and lection will remain the south of Home Depot) the spoke streets. North yester-year were shown by follow on Facebook at same. introducing Gabriel Ridgewood was filled with the Sebring Public Library www.facebook.com/Celebrat If you have any ques- Colladay. This is the first table and chairs; people sat on an inflatable jumbo movie eSebringCentennial, call tions, contact the Public of a series of special musi- and socialized and ate deli- Centennial Notebook screen. 655-5554 or email Works Department at 452- cal events. This is a free cious food together. It was a We want to say thank you [email protected] to 4429. event. true community event and a to all the great sponsors that get involved. SEBRING — There will The Mountain Dew For more information, true delight. The celebration are participating in our Special thanks to the be no changes in the city Cloggers danced in the contact Travis Garcia at began at City Hall, where the Centennial year. They are News-Sun for allowing us of Sebring garbage pick-up streets and entertained the (863) 201-3089 or by email parade of dignitaries, along helping to move Sebring into the opportunity to keep on Monday, but city offices diners. Local artist James R. at [email protected], with the vintage and new fire the next 100 years. everyone up to date and will be closed. Hahn painted live on-site and or Fred Leavitt by email at trucks, started their walking Did you know? informed on our Centennial Toby’s Clowns were giving info@heartlandculturalal- parade and the crowd One hundred years ago, Celebration. Highlands Park out balloons to the children. liance.org or by calling cheered with joy once they George Sebring founded Read this article every Food was plentiful with Estates meets today 402-8238. turned onto the Circle. Sebring, nicknamed “the city Sunday for details and the Sebring Firemen selling For more information on The opening ceremony on the circle.” Sebring was upcoming events and you LAKE PLACID — The out of their delicious barbe- the Heartland Cultural was fabulous. The Police founded in 1912. It was won’t miss a annual meeting of cue chicken dinners about Alliance visit www.heart- Color Guard set the stage named after George Sebring, thing.www.facebook.com/Ce Highlands Park Estates half way through the landculturalalliance.org. and Nellie Guzman-Ford a pottery manufacturer from lebrateSebringCentennial, Association will be held at evening. The Boy Scouts took it and sang the national Ohio who developed the call 655-5554 or email 1:30 p.m. today at the were there with hot dogs and Tickets going fast anthem beautifully. Mayor city. [email protected] to clubhouse. The clubhouse nachos, Sebring High for Black Tie event George Hensley read the The village of Sebring, get involved. is in the Beachpark on Culinary Club was there with proclamation, and Dr. James Ohio is also named for Special thanks to the Lake Istokpoga at the end chili, soups and cotton candy LAKE PLACID — The McCall led all in prayer. The George E. Sebring and his News-Sun for allowing us of Nichel, which becomes and the Sebring High Band Highway Park Sebring High School Band family. the opportunity to keep Deer Glen. Election of Boosters had strawberry Neighborhood Preservation kicked off the night filled Our Sebring was chartered everyone up to date and officers and directors for shortcake. Various food ven- Enhancement District with wonderful music. The by the state of Florida in informed on our Centennial the next year takes place dors had everything from Council is a local non- Wings of Faith Praise and 1913, and was selected as the Celebration. during this meeting. burgers, wings and jalapeno profit organization founded Worship band were amazing, county seat of Highlands Read this article every The board is developing poppers to fish, shrimp and in 2004 to preserve and as were the Back Porch County when the county was Sunday for details and a wish list for future pur- gator bites. Many enjoyed restore the Highway Park Revival Band. The created in 1921. upcoming events and you chases and inclusion in the the old-fashioned Draft Style community of Lake Placid. California Toe Jam Band got Continuing on through won’t miss a thing. next budget. Take part in root beer and cream soda, The group has recently re- the decision making by organized and several attending the meetings. fundraising events are Stories from the Christmas planned for 2012. Get the paper Bird Count will be told. If All proceeds of these you have seen any interest- Goudge named Teacher of Month events will be used to revi- ing birds or animals in the talize Highway Park (MLK yard or neighborhood, by LP Rotary, Chamber Sports Complex, historical come share the information cemetery and establish a with neighbors. weekend Arts and Farmers Special to the News-Sun Everyone living in Market along U.S. 27). LAKE PLACID – The Highlands Park and guests Lake Placid Noon Rotary and delivered to you! are invited. Continued on page 5A The Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce presented Eric Goudge the “Teacher of the Month” at the monthly cham- KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; above lottery, worker's comp; ber meeting last week. Lake 0 0 0 1 5 5 2 7 Placid Noon Rotary member Lorraine Hutchins presented the award. Goudge grew up in north- west Missouri and attended Northwest Missouri State University and obtained a Jan. 11 11 26 36 45 46 52 x:4 Bachelor of Science degree Lottery Next jackpot $4 million in Secondary Business Education. He moved to the Center Jan. 7 8 14 18 29 33 37 x:2 Sunshine State in 2006 and Jan. 4 9 18 21 22 33 51 x:5 accepted a job at Lake Placid Jan. 13 Jan. 13 (n) 5152 High School in the Business Courtesy photo 1 5 12 16 22 Jan. 12 1 2 13 20 26 Jan. 13 (d) 3434 Department. In those two Valerie James (left), assistant principal at Lake Placid High School, was there to support Eric Goudge when he was Jan. 11 3 7 8 12 30 Jan. 12 (n) 7605 years in Lake Placid he named ‘Teacher of the Month’ by the Lake Placid Chamber Jan. 10 9 16 25 26 32 Jan. 12 (d) 5681 taught accounting, computer of Commerce and Lake Placid Noon Rotary. Rotarian applications and supervised Lorraine Hutchins made the presentation. Jan. 13 6 14 20 32 12 Jan. 13 (n) 536 the “Dragon” Bank, and at Jan. 10 30 41 42 43 9 Jan. 13 (d) 706 the same time coached track Jan. 6 21 26 32 36 7 Jan. 12 (n) 597 and field. Magnet School in Tampa. school’s recent “B” rating Jan. 3 11 22 31 38 9 Jan. 12 (d) 957 He then moved to Tampa He married his wife and that it is the first high and worked on his Master’s Erin after returning to Lake school in Highlands County Jan. 11 5 19 29 45 47 PB: 25 PP: 2 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings are twice per day: (d) is the degree in Curriculum and Placid. to receive that high of a rat- Next jackpot $66 million Instruction, with emphasis on Goudge began teaching ing. daytime drawing, (n) is the Jan. 7 3 21 24 38 39 PB: 24 PP: 5 nighttime drawing. Instructional Technology. English in 2010 and currently Valerie James was present Jan. 4 21 35 46 47 50 PB: 2 PP: 4 PB: Power Ball PP: Power Play Goudge returned to teaches freshman and sopho- as Goudge’s assistant princi- Highlands County after fin- more English and coaches pal for the award of $50 and ishing his Master’s degree football, basketball and track “Teacher of the Month.” and teaching at Middleton and field. He is proud of the KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery, social security; 0 0 0 1 5 4 4 2 Water main project on agenda

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR order to keep the project in motion. [email protected] The installation of a vent in the water line, SEBRING – The Sebring City Council will as well as the import of clean fill to offset the hold its second monthly meeting Tuesday muck material at the base of the water line, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items for the are the two projects that will be presented to pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 9 night’s meeting are fewer compared to the the council Tuesday. first meeting this month, but include a few The project is funded by a grant that covers ongoing projects and ordinance changes. 85 percent of both projects; the remaining 15 A representative from Bowen & Sons will percent of the two change orders is proposed address the council in hopes of discontinuing to be funded by the city. an “exclusive franchise”. Correspondence The two Planning and Zoning board mem- between Brad Bowen and city employees ber vacancies will be filled during Tuesday’s reveal a short period of time that Bowen & evening. Three applicants – Kathy Doherty, Sons collected and disposed of construction Steve Swan and Nadine Tedstone – have each waste for the city. applied for the positions. Council will discuss The council will also discuss disbursing and appoint two of the three applicants to the additional fees to the CivilSurv Design vacant positions. Group, Inc. CivilSurv is the engineering team City Attorney Bob Swaine will present the responsible for the repaving and resurfacing council with guidance regarding the right-of- projects that took place last February. way (ROW) issue and wall at 503 E. Center CivilSurv has been in continued corre- Ave. spondence with the City of Sebring request- The widening of Center Avenue and instal- ing additional fees for the asphalt remediation lation of a sidewalk in 2009 has created a and professional services provided to the city. ROW issue as well as an ongoing civil case Council will also discuss two different with property owner Gingerlee Michellindo. change orders for the Airport Road Water Swaine will also present the draft ordi- Main Extension Project. Compass nance for residentially zoned district signage. Construction, LLC is currently constructing Swaine was instructed to re-draft the ordi- the project and has requested the change nance during a previous council meeting.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 Page 3A 3 parades help mark MLK Jr. Day NEWS SNAPSHOTS National Hurricane will have about 690 stores Center chief to and 63,000 workers in By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY eight southern states. [email protected] retire in June Jacksonville-based Winn- SEBRING — Today Dr. MIAMI — National Dixie Stores Inc. will Martin Luther King Jr. would Hurricane Center Director become a privately held be celebrating his 83rd birth- Bill Read has announced Bi-Lo subsidiary. day — if he hadn’t been plans to retire June 1. Replacing Lynch as assassinated on April 4, Read says in a statement Winn-Dixie’s chief will be 1968. He was 39 years old Saturday from the Miami- Randall Onstead, currently and taken from his wife, based hurricane center that Bi-Lo’s chairman. Coretta Scott King, and four he intended to stay on the Lynch has been Winn- children. job no longer than five Dixie CEO since 2005. In Tomorrow Avon Park, years. Read has been in the his letter Lynch says he Highway Park and Sebring post since 2008. helped the chain return to are honoring the Nobel Peace Read says one reason he profitability after it Prize Laureate with com- chose June 1 is to give his emerged from Chapter 11 memorative parades. successor a chance to take bankruptcy protection in The biography written by over just as this year’s six- 2006. the Nobel Prize organization month hurricane season That included remodel- at the time of King’s award is begins. Read also says he ing more than half of the foundation of this biogra- has some unspecified Winn-Dixie’s stores and phical article. opportunities that will new marketing campaigns. King was born on Jan, 15, become available this sum- 1929 in Atlanta, Ga. His mer. Information from Associated father was pastor at the The hurricane center is a Press. Ebenezer Baptist Church, as unit of the National had his grandfather before Oceanic and Atmospheric NH dogs eat food him. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Administration. NOAA Like most black students at Marvin Haynes of the Avon Park Youth Academy prepares to fry some fish Saturday during laced with fish says there have been 63 that time, King attended seg- the Martin Luther King Jr. festival at Memorial Field in Avon Park. hooks, killing 1 tropical systems in the regated schools growing up, Atlantic Ocean basin dur- SOMERSWORTH, N.H. graduating high school when to personal abuse. with the Nobel Peace Prize in Highway Park’s parade ing Read’s tenure at the — New Hampshire police he was 15. The success of the boy- 1964. lines up at 10 a.m. Monday at center. say two dogs ate food that He went to Morehouse cott, which lasted 382 days, During those same 11 Rodney’s Auto Repair and The search for a replace- was filled with fish hooks, College for his undergraduate helped propel King into lead- years, King was arrested Towing at 240 Crestmore ment will begin immedi- killing one and injuring the degree, Crozer Theological ership roles with the National more than 20 times, and Drive. The parade starts at 11 ately. other. Seminary in Pennsylvania to Association for the assaulted at least four times. a.m., marching to a com- A Somersworth woman study for the ministry, and Advancement of Colored He was shot to death while memorative program at the Information from Associated has told police she believes received a doctorate from People and the Southern standing on the balcony of Action Revival Family Press. someone threw a piece of Boston University in 1955. Christian Leadership his motel in Memphis, Tenn., Worship Center at food laced with fish hooks After becoming pastor of Conference. where he was in support of Washington Street and Winn-Dixie CEO into her backyard. She the Dexter Avenue Baptist In the 11 years between striking garbage workers. Williams Avenue. thinks it was most likely a Church in Montgomery, Ala. 1957 and 1968, King traveled Organizers of all three In Sebring, the Washington Lynch to step down piece of meat. Her two in 1954, King became more than 6 million miles, local commemorative Heights Concerned Citizens JACKSONVILLE — Doberman pinschers ate it, increasingly active in the spoke over 2,500 times and parades expressed hope that have a memorial parade The chief executive officer and one died. civil rights movement. wrote five books and numer- the entire community turns planned for Monday too. of Winn-Dixie is stepping Capt. Russ Timmons A pivotal moment came in ous articles. out to honor King, an out- It lines up at 1:30 p.m. at down as the Florida-based tells Foster’s Daily December of 1955 when he He led a massive protest in standing American. the Boys & Girls Club on the supermarket chain merges Democrat was selected to lead the Birmingham. Ala., many vot- The Avon Park parade corner of Center Avenue and with Bi-Lo LLC. (http://bit.ly/ysHLwZ ) that Montgomery bus boycott that ing registration drives and begins at the Sims Center at Martin Luther King Jr. CEO Peter Lynch told investigators have visited occurred after Rosa Parks, organized the peaceful March 100 E. Ernest E. Sims St. It Boulevard, then will march employees in a letter local stores that sell fish tired after a long day at work, on Washington Aug. 28, lines up at 11:30 a.m. up MLK Boulevard to Friday that he’ll stay on hooks to try to determine refused to give up her seat to 1963, which attracted Monday and at noon will Bountiful Blessings Church for another 60 to 120 days. who may have recently a white man. 250,000 people. It was during travel north up South of God at 820 MLK Blvd. South Carolina-based Bi- bought some, but no sus- While the boycott was a the rally he gave his famous Delaney Avenue to Memorial There will be a program at Lo purchased Winn-Dixie pects have been identified. non-violent protest, the “I Have a Dream” speech. Field. The MLK Jr. Festival, the church with entertain- for about $560 million in response to it was not. King King was named Time which opened Saturday, will ment, speeches and free December. Information from: Foster’s was arrested, his home was magazine’s Man of the Year still be in progress with ven- seafood, said Robert Saffold, The combined company Daily Democrat. bombed and he was subjected in 1963. He was honored dors, food and music. one of the organizers.

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2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, FL 33870 • 863-385-6155 Lake Placid’s fee decision NEWSROOM ADVERTISING VICKIE JONES ROMONA WASHINGTON Ext. 518 Publisher/Executive Editor [email protected] split, but the right choice Ext. 515 [email protected] ake Placid voted Monday to waive their upcom- when a rule should not be enforced. CIRCULATION The council made the fair decision to TONY MCCOWAN ing recreation fees for the Chamber of Ext. 522 forego the fees until all the data was in SCOTT DRESSEL [email protected] Commerce’s 2012 Caladium Festival, possibly this year. The council also made it very Editor L Ext. 516 clear that there could be fees next year. setting a precedence of selective enforcement. [email protected] But only after the upcoming resolution But the decision actually makes festival as popular as this one becomes was passed and everyone had some time DAN HOEHNE BUSINESS OFFICE sense. economically unfeasible without gov- to make arrangements. Sports Editor JANET EMERSON It does beg the question raised by ernment money. But government should Ext. 528 Ext. 596 No one spoke of slippery slopes or [email protected] Councilman Ray Royce: How can you not be in the promotion business, just [email protected] waive a fee you have not yet enacted? the policy one. about making exceptions to everyone Ironically, the first public hearing for Agreeing with unknown fees is not a based on this single decision. No one the proposed ordinance was next on the smart decision for the rest of the world, threw out any of the common arguments agenda. although some governments blindly government uses when it does not want Additionally, the News-Sun is in trust that hired professionals will be fair. to apply just enforcement. The end of the agreement with Councilman Steve Not smart. Each member of the council voted Bastardi that users should carry the bur- Everyone agrees that to every rule their own mind, which created a tie that den of cost for certain recreation facili- there needs to be an exception, or at the mayor had to break, but each still world in 2012 ties, especially pay-for-play parks. The least some practical application. An made it clear where they stood on the burden is too much for the small group obvious example would be speeding to overall discussion. You’ve probably heard Laura’s of taxpayers within the town limits. get to a hospital when your passenger is It was open and transparent without rumors that Dec. 21 of this So why waive this potential fee? bleeding to death or having a baby. year marks the end of the Look the behind-the-scenes discussions, and Since the fees are not already in Yes, those who are on the way to world. There are people the choices were reached with public Laura Ware place, organizers have no idea what medical facilities are technically break- out there who seriously their costs are going to be this upcoming ing the law, but in some instances that deliberation. That’s good government. believe this, based on the from the book of year. That makes it hard to budget and can be overlooked because a life is at The decision on the value of the Mayan calendar and that it Revelation. He also claims impossible to determine if you want to stake. Caladium Festival, Lake Placid’s signa- supposedly ends then. that God made him a even hold an event, especially one that No one will probably die if a fee is ture tourism event, didn’t happen. There is a lot of infor- prophet back in 1997. is as popular as the Caladium Festival charged to the chamber, but the argu- Rightfully so. mation out there about this Weinland and his Yes, there could come a date where a ment still applies. There are just times But it is a discussion for next year. that a serious and thought- church, the Church of God ful writer would spend – PKG (Preparing for the time perusing so she could Kingdom of God) has been write an informative col- preaching this date at least umn about the phenome- since the end of 2010. In a non. Instead, you have me, video I saw of Mr. so you will have to settle Weinland, he warns that for some casual commen- those who mock God and tary with a number of his prophet will die from a snarky comments. long illness, being eaten For one thing, even if from the inside out. the Mayan calendar ends I am not the kind of per- on Dec. 21 (and a quick son who mocks God. But I search of the Internet indi- have no problem poking at cates it may not) we don’t those who make crazy know why it did. Maybe claims such as those Mr. they got tired of writing Weinland has made. out the dates. Maybe, In fact, he may be the according to one cartoon I one who needs the warn- heard about, they simply ing. The test of a prophet ran out of paper. in the Bible was simple: And besides, why should See if what he says comes we get all worked up about true. If it did, then yep, he the Mayan’s calendar? was a prophet. If it didn’t, What’s so special about it? he was false and not to be Does it come with pictures feared. of cute kittens? Does it While the United States eliminate Daylight Savings isn’t doing as well as I or Time, which I admit would most people would like, I be a vast improvement do not think we’re in over ours? What? imminent danger of col- Some say that Dec. 21 lapse, at least in the next will not bring apocalypse five months. When it’s still but some sort of spiritual standing on May 27, what Some inconvenient facts for Mr. Obama enlightenment. If that’s the will Mr. Weinland say for case I hereby petition himself? Will he admit he Mr. Congress to move our elec- is a false prophet? President: tion date to Dec. 21, I bet he doesn’t. The so- Do you because voters will need called modern day really all the enlightenment they “prophets” never do. They think you can get this year. say they misunderstood are riding But there are those who something, or they were high with are saying that we don’t misunderstood, or try to the rate of have to wait until wiggle out of it in some unem- December for the end of form or fashion. I’ve yet to Making ployment the world to come. Oh, no. see one of these guys standing According to a former admit that they were sim- Sense at a Worldwide Church of God ply not who they claimed Michael whopping preacher, the end is coming to be. Reagan 8.5 per- much sooner then that – My prediction? The cent? May 27. world will still be here on 8.5 percent! Wow!! According to an article May 28, 2012. And I’m not Perhaps we should take a on claiming to be a prophet, real good look at the real www.goddiscussion.com, just a simple columnist numbers. Ronald Weinland claims who thinks she knows The rate of unemployment that we are now in what he when someone is selling a was 7.8 percent when you called the important “half a load of peanut butter. We’ll took office, and look how time” that has to occur see who’s right in a few much money you have spent from January 2007 to you, Mr.President? They that unemployment in the before Jesus returns on months. since then trying to improve January 2011. And they held should. Let’s look at some black community is at a May 27. it. the purse strings! more, shall we? whopping 15.8 percent — Weinland was also quot- Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- Remember that before you There are also 170,000 In Illinois, your home that is a full point higher ed as saying that the dent. She can be contacted by took office our deficit was fewer people looking for state, the unemployment rate than when you took office. United States would col- e-mail at bookwormlady@ about $400 billion. Now it’s jobs now, and 42,000 of the stands at 10 percent. In Do you expect that black lapse and that there would embarqmail.com Visit her web- well over a trillion — $1.5 new jobs end up being tem- Nevada, it is 13 percent. And voters will ignore the dam- be a nuclear war before site at www.laurahware.com. trillion, more or less, and the porary jobs during the California, the Bluest of the age you’ve done to the econ- Jesus came back. Guest columns are the opinion national debt totals $15 tril- Christmas season only. Blue, it is at 11.3 percent. omy and to them? According to another arti- of the writer, not necessarily lion. Also while you are touting Do you really think you Fat chance. cle on the website, he those of the staff of the News- Can you even begin to the unemployment numbers can’t be beaten with num- seems to get these ideas Sun. count to 15 trillion, much remember that they are bers like that? Michael Reagan is the son of less deal with that number? national numbers and elec- Even Ron Paul’s chances President Ronald Reagan, a Moreover, as of December tions, even though they are of winning the White House political consultant, and the there were 6 million fewer national, really take place at look good against these author of "The New Reagan EDITORIAL PAGE POLICY jobs than there were in the state level; there, Mr. numbers! Revolution" (St. Martin’s Press, December 2007. You know, President, it doesn’t look so Republicans need to take a 2011). He is the founder and Make sure to sign your letter and include your when the younger George good. good look at these numbers chairman of The Reagan Group address and phone number. Anonymous letters will be Bush was president. Oh, and Let’s look at the unem- and run against them, not and president of The Reagan automatically rejected. Please keep your letters to a by the way, using the best- ployment numbers in some against each other, and if Legacy Foundation. Visit his maximum of 400 words. Letters of local concern take case scenario, Mr. Obama, key states: they do they will win. website at www.reagan.com, or priority. Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, you will end up 4 million Florida: 10 percent Remember, it really is the e-mail comments to Sebring, FL 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax short at the end of this year. Ohio: 8.5 percent economy, stupid, and when [email protected]/. 385-1954; or e-mail [email protected]. To make By the way, let’s not for- Pennsylvania: 7.9 percent that’s faltering nothing else Guest columns are the opinion of sure the editorial pages aren’t dominated by the same get that the Congress was Michigan: 9.85 percent matters. the writer, not necessarily those writers, letters are limited to two per month and a guest controlled by your party Do those numbers worry Oh! And let’s not forget of the News-Sun staff. column can be submitted once every three months. C M Y K

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Elks give helping hand Continued from page 2A sales will go to the Cancer spouses) are invited to Benefit. attend. The HPNPED Council is For more information, call hosting its first Black Tie Drum Circle gathers L.R. “Corky” Dabe, presi- Event and Silent Auction on dent, at 382-9447. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the today in Sebring Chateau Élan Hotel SEBRING — The Primal Events planned at Conference Center. Keynote Connection Community speakers will be Darnell posts, lodges Drum Circle will take place Smith, group vice president, behind the Sebring Civic AVON PARK and Tony Jenkins, market Center, 355 W. Center Ave., The American Legion president, of Blue Cross overlooking Lake Jackson, Post 69 will have karaoke Blue Shield of Florida. There will be food, music, from 3-5 p.m. today. with Naomi at 4 p.m. today. entertainment and a silent Everybody is welcome. For more information, call auction. Tickets are $75 a Bring a chair or blanket. 453-4553. couple or $50 a single and Bring an instrument if you are nearly sold out. have one. Bring something An Easter Gospel Concert to drink. Bring a friend - all LAKE PLACID Competition will be held ages. The first annual Karaoke April 8 at the MLK Sports Join the Primal contest (first round) spon- Connection and make a joy- sored by Lake Placid Moose Complex in Highway Park. Courtesy photo The winner of the competi- ous sound. No experience Legion 2374 will be today. The Sebring Elks with the help of the Bingo players donated food for three needy fami- tion will perform at the 2012 necessary. Play along, dance Registration is at 2 p.m. The lies during the holidays. As Exalted Ruler, Dick Holmes and Wainetta had the privilege Black Expo South in or just enjoy the music. contest begins at 3 p.m. of delivering the gifts. This is just one of many ways the Sebring Elks provide communi- ty outreach. Jacksonville and compete in Some percussion instruments Final round is set for the expo’s gospel competi- will be available for the pub- Sunday, Jan. 22. Cost is $5 tion for a cash prize. Black lic to use. This is a fun event entry fee (90 percent pay- Expo hosted the 2011 for the whole family. back), door prizes and Gospel’s Best competition For more information, 50/50. Burgers and hot dogs Obama challenges Republicans for Northeast Florida. contact Fred Leavitt, Primal hot off the grill. Call for Connection, at 402-8238, or time of music with Firemen. LPPD offers First by e-mail at fred@primal- The Loyal Order of the on goal they embrace connection.org. For more Moose meets at 6:30 p.m. Aid, CPR classes By ERICA WERNER information on the Primal Monday, followed by the owners to get the loans and Texas Gulf Coast refineries. Associated Press LAKE PLACID — The Connection go to the website Women of the Moose and support they need to sell Under a GOP-written provi- WASHINGTON — Lake Placid Police at http://www.primalconnec- the general meeting at 7:30 their products around the sion Obama signed into law President Barack Obama is Department will hold its tion.org. p.m. For more information, world,” he said. just before Christmas as part promoting his efforts to next American Heart Primal Connection is call 465-0131. Obama is also promising of a tax bill, the president make government more effi- Association First Aid class at sponsored in part by the The Lake Placid Elks new tax incentives for busi- faces a Feb. 21 deadline to cient and to persuade com- 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The state of Florida, Department Lodge 2661 BPOE board nesses that bring jobs to the decide whether the $7 bil- panies to bring jobs back to American Heart Association of State, Division of Cultural meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday. U.S. instead of shipping lion pipeline is in the the U.S. from overseas. CPR certification class will Affairs, Florida Council on The BPOE Indoctrination is them overseas, and he wants national interest. He rolled out those elec- follow at 5:30 p.m. Arts and Culture, and the at 7 p.m. Tuesday. On to eliminate tax breaks for The GOP is pounding tion-year ideas this past Thursday. National Endowment for the Saturday, Feb. 11 will be a companies that outsource. Obama over the issue, say- week and used his radio and Call the department at Arts. Sweetheart Dinner/Dance. “You’ve heard of out- ing it’s a question of Internet address Saturday to 699-3757 or go to Social hour is 5:30 p.m.; sourcing. Well, this is whether he wants to create urge Congress and the pri- www.lppd.com for further NARFE meets dinner 6:30 p.m. Get tickets insourcing,” said Obama. jobs and import energy from vate sector to get on board. details. Tuesday early for $15 each. Any “And in this make or break a close friend and ally, or “Right now, we have a questions, call 465-2661. moment for the middle class lose jobs and see Canadian 21st century economy, but ‘Anne Frank’ show SEBRING — NARFE Las Vegas Casino Night at and those working to get oil go to Asia instead. we’ve still got a government Chapter 288 of Highlands the fabulous Lake Placid into the middle class, that’s “If the Keystone XL benefits cancer drive organized for the 20th cen- County will meet on Elks Lodge 2661 on exactly the kind of commit- pipeline isn’t built, tury,” Obama said. “Over SEBRING — As one of Tuesday at Homer’s Buffet Saturday, Jan. 21. Social ment to country that we Canadian oil will still be the years, the needs of this year’s events for the in Sebring Square. Lunch is hour 6:30 p.m.; games begin need.” produced and transported,” Americans have changed, Tanglewood Residents’ at 11 a.m., followed by the 7 p.m. Cost $10 per person, Obama went so far as to said Sen. John Hoeven, R- but our government has not. Cancer Benefit, the speaker and business meet- includes $10 in chips. Enjoy bring several U.S.-made N.D. “But instead of coming In fact, it’s gotten even Highlands Little Theatre has ing at noon. The guest Craps, horse races, Chinese products to display in his to our refineries in the more complex. And that has graciously provided speaker will be Dale Pflug auction, Texas Hold’em, weekly video — a padlock, United States, instead of to change.” Tanglewood with a special from the Tea Party speaking roulette, door prizes every a candle, some socks and a creating jobs for our people, On government reorgani- performance of ‘The Diary on the Constitution of the 30 minutes, over 100 prizes! pair of boots — to demon- instead of reducing our zation, Obama wants a guar- of Anne Frank’ at 7:30 p.m. United States of America End of evening - cash your strate his commitment to dependence on Middle antee from Congress that he today. and the need to return to it. winnings into prizes. Tickets made-in-America manufac- Eastern oil and keeping could get a vote within 90 Tickets are $20 each. Half All current and retired available at bar. Open to the turing. down the cost of fuel for days on any idea to consoli- of the proceeds from ticket federal employees (and public. Republicans used their American consumers — that date federal agencies, pro- weekly address to promote oil will be sent to China.” vided his plan saves money the Keystone XL project to Obama had sought to and cuts the government. carry oil from Canada to delay the project. His first order of business 4th homeless man in month would be to merge six major trade and commerce agen- killed in South California cies into one, eliminating MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; FF, the Commerce Department, TRHP, Main; 0 0 0 1 5 4 5 3 Police Department for ques- killed outside a Yorba Linda among others. Associated Press tioning. library on Dec. 30. The proposal is a chal- ANAHEIM, Calif. — Police set up a massive Police suspect all three lenge to congressional Police detained a man in con- containment area at the crime were victims of a serial Republicans because it nection with the latest stab- scene in a search for the killer. It was not known if the embraces the traditional bing death of a homeless man killer and scoured nearby latest death was connected to GOP goal of smaller gov- in Orange County as a task neighborhoods, including a the other killings, but the ernment. forced investigated if there mobile home park, the Los Times said the task force is “These changes will make were any links to the slayings Angeles Times reported. investigating any possible it easier for small-business of three other homeless men, A task force of law links. believed to be the work of a enforcement officers from Authorities did not release serial killer. Anaheim, Placentia, Brea, any information on the man Death notice The dead man was found Orange County Sheriff’s they took into custody. The James Joseph Carron, between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Department and the FBI was Register said they declined 62, of Sebring, passed Friday near a fast-food formed to investigate the to speculate if he was behind away on Thursday, Jan. restaurant at the intersection killings of three other home- the earlier homeless slayings, 12, 2012 in Sebring, Fla. of La Palma Avenue and less men found stabbed to but Hunter acknowledged Stephenson-Nelson DAILY COMMERCIAL; 3.639"; 1"; Black; hospice Imperial Highway in death in north Orange County that “in a very general sense” Funeral Home, Sebring, (cornerstone), obit pg; 0 0 0 1 5 4 3 7 Anaheim, police said. since mid-December. he matched the physical Fla., is in charge of Witnesses followed a man James Patrick McGillivray, description of person sus- arrangements. who ran from the restaurant 53, was killed near a shop- pected in the killings. parking lot and led police to ping center in Placentia on him, Anaheim police Deputy Dec. 20; Lloyd Middaugh, Chief Craig Hunter told the 42, was found near a riverbed Stephenson Nelson ****; 7.444"; 5"; Black; obit page; 0 0 0 1 5 8 9 5 Orange County Register. 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By TAMARA LUSH and Sami Osmakac’s life in the tional: One Tampa-area planned to use a car bomb, is comprised entirely of money home to relatives try- NEBI QENA U.S. began about a dozen activist said Osmakac physi- assault rifle and other explo- Roman Catholic ethnic ing to eke out a living as the Associated Press years ago, when he was 13 cally threatened him, and sives in an Islamist-inspired Albanians. wars left those who remained TAMPA — The Kosovo- and his family immigrated to Osmakac was jailed on attack on various locations Osmakac spent his early extremely poor. born American citizen the U.S., according to a video charges that he head-butted a around Tampa, including a years in a home shared Osmankaj said the family accused of plotting bomb he posted on YouTube. Those Christian preacher as the two sheriff’s office. among his father and two returned to Kosovo, which attacks around Tampa was a who know Osmakac said he argued over religion outside a His family in Florida has uncles, but difficult living declared its independence loner who had grown increas- mostly kept to himself as a Lady Gaga concert. said the charges are untrue. conditions and simmering from Serbia in 2008, for vis- ingly radical in his Muslim high schooler who loved rap Osmakac, 25, is now jailed Family members told the ethnic intolerance sent the its during the summer faith and publicly railed music and rapped about on a federal charge of AP that Osmakac was born in family searching for prosper- months. But in recent years against Jews and Christians bombs and killing in a song attempting to use a weapon the village of Lubizde in ity elsewhere. Osmakac’s they noticed a change in in videos he posted on the he made with a friend. As he of mass destruction and could Kosovo, a tiny hamlet of family, like many who fled, Sami, who now grew a beard, Internet, according to rela- grew older, they said, he face life in prison if convict- scattered houses near the brought their traditional trade donned religious garments, tives and friends. grew increasingly confronta- ed. U.S. authorities say he Cursed Mountains, a row of of baking to what are now and was frequently accompa- snowcapped peaks that Croatia and Bosnia, where nied by two devout Muslims divide Kosovo from Albania. they have remained since from Albania and two from The area is home to many Yugoslavia’s break-up after a Bosnia. He also began to adherents to Sufism, a mysti- series of ethnic wars in the shun his relatives during his Idol heads to County Fair cal Islamic order whose 1990s. Osmakac’s family was trips to Kosovo. members often pray over the in Bosnia during the bloodi- His aunt said she learned Continued from page 1A thrilling, participants bene- There will also be a new tombs of revered saints. The est of all those wars, which of his last visit in October fit from professional advice. judge representing the Osmakacs are followers of a left more than 100,000 dead, 2011 through neighbors and ample seating— no need for Vickie Jones, a News-Sun Highlands County Fair Sufi sect that has its own and eventually fled to that she did not meet with lawn chairs. Walker said ad executive, has been a Association. shrine just outside the vil- Germany and then the U.S. him. Authorities in Kosovo performers might be sur- judge since the Heartland Don Elwell and David lage. Kosovo’s tiny Roman As a child, Osmakac was have said he used those visits prised at the amount of Idol began. Flowers will be tag-teaming Catholic minority also “a quiet and fun boy,” said to meet with Islamic radicals space the center’s stage pro- Shannon Reed won the as emcees. resides in the area, as the vil- his aunt Time Osmankaj. She there. vides. Broad gestures will 2010 Idol and is an experi- Walker said sponsorships lage next to Lubizde, Dedaj, said his family regularly sent not be out of place — as enced singer. are still available. Rates are long as they wow the Melanie Boulay has lower because of the differ- judges. judged the contest before. ences in format. The judges have been She is active at the While the Heartland Idol selected. Individual ability Highlands Little Theatre will not be serving, food Plans for building discussed to analyze performances is a where she has performed, will be available. key quality, but even more chase of the building at 4500 claimed that the certificates, produced and directed. For more information, or Continued from page 1A important is the ability to Kenilworth Blvd. after issued in 2007, were only Larry Moore, also a vet- to register, go to Facebook give useful feedback. In Speaking of the county’s Gavarrete described the $2.2 temporary and did not allow eran judge, teaches the per- Group Heartland Idol. addition to being fun, and next step, Noethlich said that million project a “shell of a for permanent use for elec- forming arts. Sebring was waiting on the building.” tions training or storage. “as built plans” before work The building was pur- Using a building to even could move forward. chased in 2008 for $1.2 mil- store paperwork without a ‘Mentors’ hope to help town’s efficiency “Once we get and approve lion, but Commissioner CO is against building codes. the plan, a temporary CO Barbara Stewart questioned After Helms’ report, an (certificate of occupancy) the purchase because of the interlocal agreement was dis- building blocks for a more “Thanks for getting into Continued from page 1A can be issued as the work needs assessment for more covered that showed the efficient government. All of the process. This was some- “In the audits we ana- progresses,” Noethlich said. county space conducted by county could rely on its own you need to be in the thing that was missing when lyzed over the last three Noethlich also stated that former County Administrator inspectors to clear the build- process,” Barger said. “One I joined the council. This is years, they found there were the fire suppression system, Carl Cool. She called the due ing, but the permitting had to of the problems is commu- way business should be han- issues with the procurement partially installed after the diligence process performed be approved by the City of nications going up and dled,” council member process,” Barger said. county purchased the build- by county staff as “very Sebring. going down.” Mike Waldron told the men- The Mentors also ing, still had “two or three unprofessional.” Additionally, paperwork Packets to the council tors. explained that the council items” that needed to be Helms’ 516-page report showing the installation of will still be posted four days Council voted 4-0 to packet assembly process repaired before it could be included items like certifi- the fire suppression system before a meeting on the implement the ideas and needed refinement in order inspected and passed. cates for occupancy for units and the failed fire inspections website and then distributed recommended that March 1 to give decision makers and In response to public con- 102, 103 and 104, but did not were absent from the report. to council, but presenters would be the target starting the public time to partici- cerns, the commission direct- include that area currently An email addressed to would begin putting their date for the two proposed pate. ed Helms to give a full used for county paperwork Helms asking about the packets together 14 days processes. “We are trying to set the accounting of the series of storage. Kenilworth building was not before a meeting. events surrounding the pur- Sebring building officials replied to by press time.

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Special to the News-Sun Florida panthers are off to a rough start in 2012, with three deaths documented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last year, 24 Florida pan- ther deaths were recorded, but FWC biologists also observed 11 radio-collared females giving birth to 32 panther kittens. Overall, the known number of newborn panthers in 2011 appears to have offset the known num- ber of panther deaths. Today, an estimated 100 to Photo courtesy of MyFWC.com 160 adults of this federally A panther kitten during a medical exam. endangered species live in Florida. Panthers almost dis- appeared from the wild in were due to collisions with keep a careful lookout at this state when their num- vehicles. dawn or dusk, when panthers bers fell to fewer than 30 in “Florida panther deaths are most likely to be on the the 1970s. Since then, their are most often the result of move,” Frohlich said. population has been increas- one of two things: collisions The FWC continues to ing. with vehicles or aggression work with many partners to Collisions with vehicles from other panthers,” said conserve and increase habi- continues to be the greatest Kipp Frohlich, head of the tat available to panthers on source of human-caused Imperiled Species both public and private mortality to this long-tailed Management Section at the lands. This is a critical step cat that can weigh up to 160 FWC. to ensuring the survival of pounds and grow to 6 feet or “We can’t control panthers panthers, the official state longer. fighting when they are animal of Florida. Already, in just the first defending their territory; that People are encouraged to week of 2012, there were is a part of nature. But we report sightings of an injured two documented deaths of can do something about or dead panther by calling panthers hit by vehicles on human-caused panther mor- the FWC’s Wildlife Alert highways in Collier County, talities.” Hotline at 888-404-FWCC where the greatest concen- “People who slow down (3922) or #FWC or *FWC tration of panthers in the and drive carefully in rural on a cell phone. Another state is found. The third areas, especially where pan- option is texting fatality was caused by a ther crossings are identified, [email protected] (stan- fight with another panther. can make a difference in dard usage fees may apply). Among the 24 documented conservation of this endan- For more information on panther deaths in 2011, nine gered species. It is especially Florida panthers, go to deaths, or more than a third, important to slow down and www.floridapanthernet.org/.

Utah man gets lost class ring back 45 years later through Facebook Pineview Reservoir, not far from the Great SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man Salt Lake, and wrote it off when he left to who lost his class ring six months after he fight in Vietnam. bought it is getting the keepsake back 45 The military service turned into an Air years later, thanks to some Facebook detec- Force career that led him through nine differ- tive work. Brent Aguirre said his mother was ent moves across the world and finally back disappointed when the 1966 Bonneville High to his hometown of Ogden. It wasn’t until the School graduate lost the ring, which is gold fall that Aguirre received a Facebook mes- toned with a deep blue stone. sage from a couple in nearby Sandy, saying “It’s a beautiful ring,” he told KSL-TV. “I they wanted to get in touch with him. remember mom and dad forked out pretty He brushed it off, but they contacted him good money for it.” again, telling him they’d found a ring with his He assumed the ring was at the bottom of name inscribed in cursive script. NEWS-SUN

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 Page 9A BUSINESS/MONEY Diversify your investments Jackson new director of marketing at LP Unless you raise chickens, the liter- the other hand, if servative portfolio might contain 55 to al meaning of “Don’t put all your eggs retirement is 20 60 percent bonds, 35 to 40 percent in one basket” probably doesn’t apply. years away, you’ve stocks and 5 to 10 percent cash equiv- Health Care But we all know what the phrase got plenty of time to alents. Usually, the more aggressive Special to the News-Sun implies: Don’t deposit all your money recover from market the portfolio, the higher percentage of LAKE PLACID – Lake in one investment vehicle or you may blips. stocks it contains (i.e., higher Placid Health Care Center risk losing it all. Think about employ- Diversification risk/higher reward). welcomes Michelle Jackson ees who invested their entire 401(k) within risk cate- Another possibility is the so-called as their new marketing direc- balances in company stock, then lost gories is also impor- “targeted maturity” (or lifecycle) tor. Lake Placid is Jackson’s everything when the company folded tant. Clearly it’s not funds offered by many 401(k) plans Personal hometown. She graduated (think Enron). prudent to invest in and brokerages. With these, you from Lake Placid High So how do you make sure your Finance only a few stocks. choose the fund closest to your School in 1993 and is looking Jackson money is properly diversified? Many Jason That’s why mutual planned retirement date and the fund forward to giving back to the financial experts advise using asset Alderman funds are so popu- manager picks an appropriate invest- community that she has been tion of life changes. allocation, a financial strategy that lar: They pool money from many ment mixture. As retirement approach- a part of for so long. “I understand the concerns seeks to balance risk and return by investors and buy a broad spectrum of es the fund is continually “rebal- “I remember coming to and even fears that are asso- dividing your assets among different securities. Thus, if one company in the anced” to become more conservative. Lake Placid Health Care as a ciated with entering into a investment classes such as stocks, fund goes bankrupt, the overall impact Although convenient, this one-size- child singing songs and mak- care facility. That is why I am bonds and money market securities. is lessened. fits-all approach may not suit your ing cards for the residents for here; to help with any ques- The riskier the investment, the Many folks don’t have the expertise individual needs; for example, you Girl Scouts. It is nice to see tions patients and families greater its potential for financial – or time – to build a diversified may want to invest more – or less – that after all these years the may have about Lake Placid reward over the long haul. However, investment portfolio with the proper aggressively, or may not like some of staff is still just as nice, com- Health Care Center, commu- riskier investments have greater short- asset mix. the funds included. Also, check the passionate and willing to nity resources, insurance and term loss potential – just consider how That’s why most 401(k) plans and fund’s prospectus to ensure fees help. The facility is beautiful advance directives,” Jackson the stock market got pounded in 2008. brokerages like Schwab and Fidelity charged are competitive. and has undergone a lot of said. One challenge with asset allocation offer portfolios with varying risk pro- It’s wise to consult a financial plan- changes in appearance. Even The Lake Placid Health is determining your appetite for risk. files, from extremely conservative ning professional when deciding the from my first interview I Care Center team has wel- Would you lose sleep investing in a (e.g., mostly treasury bills or money best fund mixture for your situation. knew this was a team I want- comed Jackson and is look- fund that might potentially lose market funds) to very aggressive If you don’t have a financial advi- ed to be a part of,” Jackson ing forward to building com- money, or are you willing to risk tem- (stock in small businesses or from sor, visit www.fpaforfinancialplan- said. munity relations and continu- porary losses for the possibility your emerging markets in developing coun- ning.org for help locating one. Jackson has been in the ing to provide excellent care. account may grow faster? tries). healthcare industry for 18 To arrange for an informative Age also plays a role: The closer Typically, each portfolio is com- Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial years and has experience in a in-service or have questions retirement looms, the less time your prised of various investments that education programs. Sign up for his free variety of fields ranging from about Lake Placid Health investments have to recover from a combined reach the appropriate risk monthly e-Newsletter at www.practical- marketing, social work and Care Center, call Jackson at downturn before you need them. On level. For example, a moderately con- moneyskills.com/newsletter. medical records. 465-7200 or email mjack- Her knowledge of skilled [email protected]. Visit their nursing and long term care is website at www.gulf- a perfect fit for providing coasthealthcare.com and Local real estate team ranks third in nation excellent customer service select Lake Placid Health and helping families and Care Center for a virtual tour Special to the News-Sun Commission Income. regardless of the economy” ‘next age’ in the real estate patients adjust to the transi- of the facility. 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By PALLAVI GOGOI AP Business Writer NEW YORK — The econ- omy may be healing, but banks are suffering from a housing hangover. JPMorgan Chase spent $3.2 billion last year to fight lawsuits, almost all of them over poorly written mort- gages. That was down from $5.7 billion in 2010, but it made clear that housing still haunts the bank, five years after the bubble burst. The bank said Friday that it set aside $528 million in MCT the last three months of 2011 JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the housing crisis is still a ‘huge drag’ on banks. to fight lawsuits. It also spent $925 million in the fourth quarter to carry out foreclo- real recovery. JPMorgan said relies less on investment sures and handle mortgage the household finances of its banking, was down 0.3 per- defaults. customers were stabilizing, cent. “There’s still a huge drag,” and more people paid credit Stock market traders take CEO Jamie Dimon said. “I card bills on time. their cue from the results of mean, you’re talking about The customer improve- large banks like JPMorgan, several billion dollars a year ments allowed the bank to which has 50 million cus- in mortgage alone.” book a profit of $730 million tomers. The results demon- The expenses took a bite by reducing the reserves it strated that it remains unclear out of JPMorgan’s quarterly had set aside for credit card how long the mortgage prob- profit, which fell 23 percent defaults. lem will be a drag on the from a year earlier, to $3.7 JPMorgan’s profit for industry. billion, and missed Wall October through December During the housing bubble Street expectations. Stocks amounted to 90 cents per last decade, the banks gave across the banking industry share. Wall Street analysts out mortgage loans without declined as a result. surveyed by FactSet, a finan- checking for documents that For the full year, cial data provider, were proved the borrowers had JPMorgan, the nation’s expecting 93 cents. jobs, or could even pay their largest bank, posted a record It was the first time in four monthly bills. profit of $19 billion, up from years that JPMorgan fell The boom in so-called sub- $17.4 billion in 2010. short of expectations. Profit prime lending was one of the JPMorgan also took a hit fell 23 percent from $4.8 bil- causes of the financial crisis because of choppy financial lion, or $1.12 per share, in that erupted in the fall of markets. It collected $1.1 bil- the same quarter in 2010. 2008. lion in investment banking Revenue fell 17 percent to JPMorgan and other banks fees, down 39 percent from $22.2 billion. are being forced to buy back the year before. Its fees for JPMorgan stock fell 3.4 many of the soured loans that underwriting debt fell 40 per- percent to $35.60 in early they sold to Fannie Mae and cent, and 65 percent for afternoon trading. Freddie Mac, the government underwriting stock. Its competitors followed: lenders, during the boom. The struggles came while Citigroup was down 3 per- In the last quarter, the economy and the job mar- cent and Bank of America 2.5 JPMorgan lost $390 million ket were showing signs of a percent. Wells Fargo, which from the buybacks.

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR THE 10THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PROBATE DIVISION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FILE NO. PC 11-545 CIVIL ACTION CASE No.: 11-380-GCS IN RE: ESTATE OF CASE NO.: 28-2008-CA-327GCS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS JASON EDWARD DAYMON JR. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., TRUSTEE NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING aka MICHAEL DAVID YARROW Plaintiff, TRUST, SERIES 2006-5 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY Deceased. vs. LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES NOTICE TO CREDITORS KOSTAS VASSILAKOPOULOS, et al, 2006-5, The administration of the estate of JASON Defendant(s). Plaintiff, EDWARD DAYMON JR. aka MICHAEL DAVID YAR- NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE vs. ROW, deceased, whose date of death was No- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- VINCENT J. ASBURY, LAWANA BROWN AND DE- vember 30, 2011, and whose social security der Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated Decem- VON BUTLER; number is 266-84-3304, is pending in the Circuit ber 15, 2011 and entered in Case No. Defendants. Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- 28-2008-CA-327GCS of the Circuit Court of the NOTICE OF SALE sion, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The names and ad- County, Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Sum- dresses of the personal representative and the is the Plaintiff and KOSTAS VASSILAKOPOULOS; mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated No- personal representative's attorney are set forth CAROLINE VASSILAKOPOULOS; SUN 'N LAKE OF vember 1, 2011, and entered in Case No. below. SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; TENANT #1 11-380-GCS of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judi- AGERO All creditors of the decedent and other per- N/K/A DEAN COLFAY N/K/A DEAN COLFAY are the cial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, sons having claims or demands against dece- Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is highest and best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEM- COMPANY AS TRUSTEE NOVASTAR MORTGAGE required to be served must file their claims with BLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-5 NOVASTAR this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 24th CATES, SERIES 2006-5, is Plaintiff and VINCENT THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF day of January, 2012, the following described J. ASBURY, LAWANA BROWN AND DEVON BUT- 3X10.5 SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. property as set forth in said Final Judgment: LER, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and All other creditors of the decedent and other LOT 45, IN BLOCK 281, OF SUN 'N LAKE ES- best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, persons having claims or demands against dece- TATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 13, ACCORDING TO Basement 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, dent's estate must file their claims with this court THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT FL at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on the 1st day of Febru- WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE BOOK 9, AT PAGE 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ary, 2012, the following described property as set FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to wit: ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME A/K/A 5616-5620 GRANADA BOULEVARD, LOT 8 BLOCK 7 AND THAT PART OF LOT 9 AD # PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF SEBRING, FL 33872 BLOCK 7 DESCRIBED AS: THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER Any person claiming an interest in the surplus BEGIN AT THE NE CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; BARRED. from the sale, if any, other than the property RUN SOUTH WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file BOUNDARY OF LOT 9 A DISTANCE OF 126.89 FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court WEST BOUNDARY OF LOT 9 A DISTANCE OF 27 OF DEATH IS BARRED. on December 30, 2011. FEET; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 00015890 The date of first publication of this Notice is ROBERT W. GERMAINE PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF LOT January 15, 2012. Clerk of the Circuit Court 9 TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF LOT Personal Representative: By: /s/ Annette E. Daff 9, 27 FEET SOUTH OF THE NE CORNER OF LOT /s/ Brooke Shook Deputy Clerk 9; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EAST 3938 Cincinnati Street Florida Default Law Group, P.L. BOUNDARY OF LOT AND ALONG WESTERLY North Port, FL 34286 P.O. Box 25018 ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- Attorney for Personal Representative: Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 NING ALL IN SOUTHSIDE PARK SUBDIVISION AC- /s/ Susan T. Rhodes F08017180 BANKAMERICA2-FNMA--Team 2 CORDING TO AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF SOUTH- Florida Bar No. 321151 **See Americans with Disabilities Act SIDE PARK SUBDIVISION BY C.E. HAWKINS The Rhodes Law Firm, LLC In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, DATED 02/10/1948 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF 370 East Interlake Blvd. persons with disabilities needing a special accom- ALL THE NW QUARTER AND WEST 193.0 FEET Lake Placid, FL 33852 modation to participate in this proceeding should OF THE SW QUARTER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 7 Telephone: 863-465-2899 contact the individual or agency sending the no- SECTION 26 LYING WEST OF THE ACL R/W AND tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ALL OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE GOVERNMENT 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LOT 8 OF SECTION 27 ACCORDING TO THE GOV- 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ERNMENT SURVEY LYING EAST OF SAL R/W OF the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) CIVIL ACTION TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 28 EAST IN HIGH- 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-001665 LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. via Florida Relay Service. WELLS FARGO BANK,N.A. SUCESSOR BY Located: 1312 Strong Avenue, Avon Park, FL January 8, 15, 2012 MERGER TO WELLS 33825 FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. and all fixtures and personal property located Plaintiff, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT therein or thereon, which are included as security vs. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in Plaintiff's mortgage. JEFFOERY SCOTT KEITH A/K/A JEFFOERY S. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Any person claiming an interest in the surplus KEITH A/K/A JEFFOERY KEITH, et al, CASE NO. 11-754 GCS funds from the sale, if any, other than the property Defendant(s). SECTION NO. Civil owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION claim within 60 days after the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final F/K/A MIDFLORIDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Dated at Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated Decem- Plaintiff, this 2nd day of November, 2011. ber 19, 2011 and entered in Case No. v. Bob Germaine 28-2009-CA-001665 of the Circuit Court of the ROBERT L. TANKERSLEY; LINDA TANKERSLEY; Clerk of said Circuit Court TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS TENANT #1; TENANT #2; and ANY AND ALL UN- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, AND As Deputy Clerk N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN-NAMED DE- January 8, 15, 2012 HOME MORTGAGE, INC. is the Plaintiff and JEF- FENDANTS WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD PUBLIC AUCTION: FEBRUARY 03, 2012 AT: 9:00 FOERY SCOTT KEITH A/K/A JEFFOERY S. KEITH OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES AM LOCATION: AVON TOWING: 1102 KERSEY A/K/A JEFFOERY KEITH; SUNTRUST BANK; are the MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, ST. AVON PARK, FL 33825 Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, YEAR MAKE VIN # highest and best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEM- Defendants. 2008 DODGE 2B3KA43R58H116472 BLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- NOTICE OF ACTION January 15, 2012 LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 22nd BY, THROUGH, AND UNDER, AND AGAINST THE day of February, 2012, the following described HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT property as set forth in said Final Judgment: KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID LOT 7, BLOCK 6, ORANGE BLOSSOM COUNTRY UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS CLUB COMMUNITY, UNIT 14, ACCORDING TO THE SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, OTHER CLAIMANTS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Subscribe PAGE 6, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. foreclose on the following real property in High- A/K/A 2227 PLEASANT DRIVE, SEBRING, FL lands County, Florida: 33875 LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK M, OF SPRING LAKE - VILLAGE VI, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, to Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property AS RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 21, OF owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale FLORIDA. Having something to sell and not Physical Address: 2816 Duane Palmer Blvd., the WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court on December 20, 2011. Sebring, FL 33870 ROBERT W. GERMAINE has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of advertising Clerk of the Circuit Court the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Highlands County, Flor- ida, and you are required to serve a copy of your News-Sun By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk written defenses to the Complaint, if any, to Greg- is like winking in the dark. Florida Default Law Group, P.L. ory A. Sanoba, Esq., 422 South Florida Avenue, P.O. Box 25018 Lakeland, Florida 33801, on or before February 14, 2012, and file the original with the Clerk of Call You know what you’re doing, Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 F09107520 WELLSLPS-SPECFHLMC--Team 1 this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attor- **See Americans with Disabilities Act ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default but no one else does. In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, will be entered against you for the relief de- manded in the Complaint. 385-6155 persons with disabilities needing a special accom- modation to participate in this proceeding should DATE: December 30, 2011 Call contact the individual or agency sending the no- BOB GERMAINE tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box Clerk of the Court 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) By: /s/ Toni Kopp News-Sun classifieds today! 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to Deputy Clerk the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) January 8, 15, 2012 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, 314-9876 via Florida Relay Service.

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1050 Legals PUBLIC AUCTION: FEBRUARY 10, 2012 AT: 9:00 AM LOCATION: AVON TOWING: 1102 KERSEY ST. AVON PARK, FL 33825 YEAR MAKE VIN # 2002 KIA KNAFB121225135144 2008 DODGE 1B3HB48BX8D630611 January 15, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 11-172 GCS ESPERER, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, -vs- LILLIAN PARK, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, BERNARD WINKLER, and HERITAGE BANK OF FLORIDA, a banking associa- tion, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a final decree of foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in High- lands County, Florida, described as: PARCEL 1: A parcel of Land comprising of all or part of Block A, Block 65, Lots 5 to 11 inclusive and lots 27 to 30 inclusive of Block 77, a 20 foot strip of land between Blocks 65 and 77, Beach Drive and Block B; PLAT OF UNIT ONE OR LAKE LILLIAN SECTION HIGHLANDS LAKE SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 77, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCE at the North- east Corner of said Block A for a POINT OF BE- GINNING; thence South 38 degrees 39'21'' East along the East Line of said Block A, same line also being the Westerly right of way line of U.S. High- way 27 for 437.91 feet; (the next 3 calls are along said Westerly right of way line of US Highway 27); thence South 34 degrees 02'59'' East for 400.76 feet; thence South 57 degrees 51'58'' West for 38.00 feet; thence Southeasterly along a curve concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 2993.67 feet, central angle of 6 degrees 33'45'', a chord bearing of South 28 degrees 51'09'' East along the arc for 342.89 feet; thence North 85 degrees 50'21'' West crossing Lots 11 and 27, Block 77, Beach Drive and Block B for 470 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of Lake Lillian; thence meander said shoreline in a Northerly and Northwesterly direction for 940 feet, more or less, DUMMY 2012 to the intersection of a line that bears South 5 de- grees 22'34'' East from Lake Lillian Drive; thence North 5 degrees 22'34'' West for 72 feet, more or less, to the intersection of a curve concave to the North, said curve being the Northerly Line of said Block A; thence Easterly along said curve having a radius of 651.20 feet, central angle of 29 degrees SERVICE 09'22'', chord bearing North 65 degrees 55'02'' East along the arc for 331.38 feet to a point of tangency; thence North 51 degrees 20'39'' East for 105.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room located in the DIRECTORY basement of the Highlands County Courthouse lo- cated at 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes (2008), at 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 7th day of February, 2012. NOTICE: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the prop- 5X21.5 erty owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. SIGNED this 11th day of January, 2012. ROBERT GERMAINE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk AD # January 15, 22, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 11-706CGS DIVISION/JUDGE: J. David Langford JERRY ROCCO, 00015557 Plaintiff, vs WISSAM ELZOOR, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment dated January 4, 2012, entered in Case No. 2011-706-CGS of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein JERRY ROCCO, is the Plaintiff and WISSAM ALZOOR is the Defendant, I will sell, pursuant to Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Highlands County Courthouse, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, on the 30th day of January, 2012, at 11:00 am, the following de- scribed property as set forth in said Final Judg- ment: LOT 59, BLOCK 74, PLACID LAKES SECTION 7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, AT PAGE 72, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA; PARCEL C-14-37-29-071-0740-0590. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on January 5, 2012. Clerk of the Circuit Court Highlands County, Flor- ida By: /s/ Toni Kopp DEPUTY CLERK ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. January 15, 22, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-000569 GCS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee, Plaintiff, vs. LUZ M. VARGAS, et al., Defendant(s). CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 28, 2011, in the above-styled cause, the Clerk of Circuit Court shall sell the subject property at pub- lic sale on the 24th day of January, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Highlands County Courthouse, in the Basement, Jury Assembly Room, 430 S. Com- merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870 on the fol- lowing described property: Lot 15, Block 1, Harder Hall Country Club II, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 13, at Page 46, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Property Address: 4059 Santa Barbara Drive, Se- bring, Florida 33875. Dated: December 27, 2011. BOB GERMAINE Clerk of Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) January 8, 15, 2012

1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000096 DIVISION: AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. HENRY BARRY, et al, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 8, 2011, and entered in Case No. 28-2011-CA-000096 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida in which Aurora Loan Services, LLC, is the Plaintiff and Henry Barry, Joanne M. Barry, are the defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bid- der for cash in/on the Jury Assembly Room in the

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Commercial Prop. Recreational H U P 1050 Legals 2100 elp Wanted 4160 For Sale 6300 nfurnished Houses 7520 ets & Supplies 8400 Vehicles basement, Highlands County Courthouse, 430 DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN LAKE PLACID Ground Floor Efficiency PLACID LAKES - 3BR, 2BA, Newer FEMALE KITTEN free to good home, PUMA TRAVEL TRAILER 2010 32', two South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, EDUCATION For the First Presbyterian Condo unit on Lake Clay, $50,000. Se- home. Quiet area, Green Belt. Near approximately 12 weeks old, lives in- slide outs, air, awning, King ISLAND Highlands County, Florida at 11:00 AM on the 7th Church of Sebring Florida. Competitive bring 6 unit Apt. Complex w/over 100' Lake June. No smoking or pets. side, litter box trained, great personal- bed, $17,700 Must sell! Non smoker. day of March, 2012, the following described prop- salary, generous benefits. Check re- on Dinner Lake frontage, $200,000. lake $850/mo. 863-699-1119 or cell ity, black & gray tortoise, Will deliver. Lake Wales, Fla. erty as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclo- quirements at: fpc-sebring.org. Placid 4 unit Apt. Building w/over 100' 863-840-3698. 863-385-8423. 863-660-8539 sure: Lake Huntley Frontage, $180,000. EXPERIENCED DIALYSIS Nurse SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME LOT 4, BLOCK 50, OF PLACID LAKES SECTION For more information call: needed for a Nurse Management 3BR, 2.5BA, 1CG SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- 773-868-6666 Position. Please contact Mickey at $800/mo. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 68, OF THE (863) 382-9443 or (863) 824-0225 No Smoking, no pets. NOTICE 9000 PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, or email resume to 863-402-1142 FLORIDA. Real Estate Wanted [email protected] Florida statute 585.195 states that Transportation A/K/A 228 CUMQUAT ROAD N.E., LAKE PLACID, 4320 SEBRING CANAL Home. Great Loca- FL 33852 IMMEDIATE OPENING For Part Time tion! 2/2, 1 car garage w/screen porch. all dogs and cats sold in Florida Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Medical Records Employee. Willing to ATTENTION: CASH for your Home, Fenced yard. Appliances incl. $675/mo. must be at least eight weeks old, Motorcycles from the sale, if any, other than the property work 20 hrs/week. Send resume in Duplex, Apartment, Commercial + security. No Smoke. 1 Year lease. have an official health certificate & ATVs Word Format to: Call 863-381-3990 9100 owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Property. Rapid Closing, and proper shots and be free of in- 2008 - SUZUKI BURGHMAN 400 with a claim within 60 days after the sale. [email protected]. "As Is" Condition. 863-441-2689. testinal and external parasites. matching trunk, 3,450 miles. Very nice Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 15th day LYKES CITRUS MANAGEMENT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Warehouses bike. Call 863-453-7027 of December, 2011. DIVISION has an immediate opening for Rent Clerk of the Circuit Court for an Administrative Assistant at its 6550 SEBRING - STORAGE RENTALS Highlands County, Florida Lake Placid office. Qualified applicants Automotive for Sale By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak will have at least 5 years experience in 12' X 30' with 10' X 10' Doors. 602 8000 9450 Deputy Clerk performing Administrative duties to in- Park Street, Sebring,Fl. Call 863-385-7486 Recreation 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR January 8, 15, 2012 clude providing support to the General 5000 Low Mileage / Very Clean / $9,000 Manager and his team., manage calen- obo, (Blue Book Value $11,000) dars and appointments, gather data Mobile Homes Call 231-620-0313 and compile reports, prepare presenta- Commercial Rental Boats & Motors tions, compose correspondence, order 6750 8050 and track agricultural and office materi- Mobile Homes SEBRING 640 Park St. 6400 sq ft, INFLATABLE BOAT - 9 ft. / Oars / Foot Highlands als, organize meetings and correspond For Sale $1600/mo: A/C, office, BA, 8 pump / Electric pump /Trolling motor / Classified ads 5050 overhead doors, 3 phase electric, County Legals with vendors, send out bids and com- Battery / Trailer / Cover. $450 1055 AVON PK ** PICTURE THIS NEW YR ** get fast results pile results. In addition this position re- fenced yard, near Sebring Parkway. 863-382-6741 HIGHLANDS COUNTY quires excellent organizational and Furn. 2BR, 2BA, With Land. Rent Free. Call Chip Boring 863-385-0077 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS communication skills, experience in Renovated / Painted / New Laminate / or Cell 863-381-1298 (HCBCC) computer network maintenance and Carpets. Kit Cupboards. Just bring GENERAL SERVICES & PURCHASING toothbrush. 863-453-4338 STORE FRONT FOR RENT! proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, 1600 sq. ft. Excellent Location. INVITATION TO BID (ITB) Word & PowerPoint software. A basic The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Highlands PALM HARBOR HOMES Downtown Avon Park. Asking $800 County, Sebring, Florida, will receive sealed bids in the working knowledge of agricultural op- 4/2 From 499 Mo Loaded per mo. Call John @ 863-453-5600. County Purchasing Department for: erations is a plus but not required. 3/2 From 399 Mo Loaded ITB 12-023 ADVERTISING “2011" DELINQUENT REAL Homes on Your Lot 0 Down ESTATE TAXES - NIGP COMMODITY/ SERVICES CODE: Lykes Citrus Management Division of- 800-622-2832 EXT 210 915-71 fers competitive wages and a benefit ITB 12-024 ADVERTISING “2011" DELINQUENT TANGI- package, which includes Medical, Den- SEBRING - TRIPLE WIDE HOME / 7000 BLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - NIGP COMMODITY / tal, Vision, Life, AD&D and LTD insur- CORNER LOT / ON OWNED LAND SERVICES CODE: 915-71 ance, 401(k) Savings Plan plus paid va- IN SEBRING FALLS. PRICE Merchandise Specifications may be obtained by downloading from our cation and holidays. Qualified appli- REDUCED TO $55,000. MOTIVATED website: HYPERLINK "http://www.hcbcc.net" www.hcbcc.net or by contacting: Danielle Gilbert, Interim cants should email their resume to SELLER. JOE PICIOR, Purchasing Manager/Highlands County General [email protected] or apply in SANDERS REALTY GROUP. Appliances Services/Purchasing Department 4320 George Blvd., Se- person at the lake Placid office located Res. 699-5687 OR Bus. 465-1400 7040 bring, Florida 33875-5803 Phone: 863-402-6524 Fax: at 7 Lykes Rd, Lake Placid, Fl. SMALL UPRIGHT DEEP FREEZE 863-402-6735; or E-Mail: HYPERLINK WORKS GREAT! $50. "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected] Lykes Citrus Management Division is an 863-382-2717 / 574-527-3889 Bid envelopes must be sealed and marked with the bid Equal Employment Opportunity Em- Mobile Homes number and name so as to identify the enclosed bid sub- For Rent mittal. Bids must be delivered to Highlands County Pur- ployer/Drug Free Workplace, M/F/D/V. 5150 TV, Radio, & Stereo chasing Department, 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, FL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT/FLOOR SEBRING 2/1 Central Air & Heat, W/D 33875-5803 so as to reach said office no later than 2:00 7100 Hook up. On it's own lot. Close to TECH Royal Care of Avon Park COMPLETE HAM RADIO STATION P.M., Thursday, February 16, 2012, at which time they shopping. No Pets. $450 + Deposit. will be opened. Bids received later than the date and time currently has a Full Time Maintenance Please call for more information. Call 863-840-0494 or 863-465-1451 as specified will be rejected. The Board will not be re- / Floor Tech position available. The 863-402-1696 or 863-873-1051 sponsible for the late deliveries of bids that are incorrectly applicant must have experience in addressed, delivered in person, by mail or any other type electrical, plumbing, heating & cooling of delivery service. systems, must also have experience Furniture One or more County Commissioners may be in attendance using floor buffer. Perform routine 7180 at the above bid opening. 6000 maintenance repair work. Apply in Highlands County Local Preference Policy will apply to the person at Royal Care of Avon Park, Rentals award of this ITB. The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners 1213 W Stratford Rd., Avon Park. (863( 453-6674. EOE, M/F, DFWP. (HCBCC/COUNTY) reserves the right to accept or reject any Villas & Condos or all bids or any parts thereof, and the award, if an award TEACHERS NEEDED - Full Time NORTHGATE is made, will be made to the most responsive and respon- For 2 yr. old. Class at a Christian 6100 For Rent sible bidder whose bid and qualifications indicate that the Private School. Call 863-443-2344 FURNITURE award will be in the best interest of Highlands County. The SEBRING 2/1 Villa. Wood floors, new & Leave a Message. Board reserves the right to waive irregularities in the bid. fans. Very Nice. W/D, Fridge, tile floors, 1X3 The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, TREE SERVICE IS SEEKING Exp. Tree Patio, very private, newly renovated. Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any indi- Climber & Exp. Laborer. Call Joe at $500/mo. Call 561-967-7161. AD # vidual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy in- 863-465-7491 volves every aspect of the BCC’s functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its Furnished 00015462 programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable ac- 6150 Apartments commodation as provided for in the Americans with Dis- Work Wanted abilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should 2300 SEBRING - Downtown on the Circle. contact Mrs. Melissa Bruns, ADA Coordinator at: SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. Mature, re- 1BR, 1BA, & Studios. 2nd. floor walk 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, sponsible Christian Lady looking for up, No pets. Starting at $400 mthly. or by e-mail: [email protected]. Requests for employment in Lake Placid. Former Background check a must! Computer-Assisted Realtime Technology services or inter- Call 863-386-9100 preter services should be made at least 24 hours in ad- business owner, computer & phone vance to permit coordination of the service. savvy. Retail, bookkeeping & many job Board of County Commissioners skills. Please call & leave message @ Unfurnished Purchasing Department 863-659-1341 6200 Apartments Highlands County, Florida Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.hcbcc.net" AVON PARK ** Highlands Apartments www.hcbcc.net 1680 North Delaware Ave. January 8, 15, 2012 3000 1BR, 1BA & 2BR, 2BA Available. Central Heat & Air. Extra insulation. 1st & Sec. Call 863-449-0195 Financial USED - Sofas, bdrm. sets, misc. chairs, AVON PARK - Apartment with Balcony dining sets, hutches, bar stools, end Lost & Found 1200 Overlooking Lake Verona and City Park. tables & art work. Fri 10am-4pm & Sat 100 E. Main St. Laundry Facilities. 10am-3pm. Pieces of the Past. Down- LOST BOSTON TERRIER Female, in SPECIAL: $325/mo. town 313 Circle Park Dr.. Other appt. the neighborhood of the YMCA ball 4000 863-453-8598 time call 863-386-9100 field. Reward! FOUND!!!!!! Real Estate AVON PARK - LEMONTREE APTS LOST PART SIAMESE MALE CAT on 1BR $495 mo. + $200 Sec. Deposit, 1/7 in area of Harder Hall. Nerve dam- Miscellaneous Homes for Sale available immediately. Washer/Dryer 7300 aged back legs, walks funny. REWARD! & WSG included. Call Alan 863-382-7138 Sebring GENERATOR 5000 watt. Used once. 4080 386-503-8953 $450 Call 863-464-0531 SEBRING - 2BR, 2BA, 2 Car. Gar., Lg. Split Bedroon Plan. Wood & Tile Floors, BEAUTIFUL APTS KITCHENAIDE REFRIG. Like New! Lg. Kit., Appli. included. Great Location! SEBRING - 2BR, 1BA, tile floors, 22 cu ft., Blk. w/ Ice maker & water, 1612 Ridge St. (Jackson Heights) screen back porch, beautiful Top freezer. $300. Loveseat & Chair, 2000 863-314-0333 landscaping, building 5 yrs. new. multi color, Hand carved frt. trim. $150 Employment RENTED!!!! 863-414-2403 or 239-887-394 Villas & Condos SEBRING FREE 1/2 mo. rent special. For Sale 4120 Free cable. Large clean 1/1. New paint, Bargain Buys Help Wanted SEBRING - Villa's At Pine Key. By tile floors, central A/C. Quiet/safe. No 7310 2100 Owner! 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, enclosed Dogs. Call 863-385-1999 BEDSPREAD - Full / Queen size / A/C SERVICE TECH needed for FL. Room, Gated Community w/ Floral. $15. 863-699-0352 fast growing well established HVAC Clubhouse & Pool. Close to Everything! company. Great co-workers! 5+ years $149,900. 863-402-1934 Unfurnished Houses BERKLEY FUSION ROD & Reel (3). $60 experience. Full benefits/bonuses. 6300 Call 863-273-1846 Apply in person with resume to 20 W. LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? AVON PARK GUEST HOME Lake Front BROILER OVEN - Black & Decker, Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid. Phone Search the News-Sun Classifieds every Estate, Private Setting. 2/1 All Appli- White. $15 cash 863-471-2502 699-5455 for interview, fax Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. ances, Water, Garbage & Lawn Care. CARPET SHAMPOOER. Bissell Power resume to 699-9758 or email to $600/mo. 863-452-2299 Steamer. Only used twice. Like new. [email protected]. AVON PARK LAKES - 3BR, 2BA, 2Car $75 Call 863-453-3104 garage, Fenced in back yard. $800 per CHEST - Diamond plate, aluminum, month. Call 863-453-9544 48" long, good for pickup or trailer. Leave message. Very Nice! $90. 863-453-7027 CITY OF SEBRING COUCH LIGHT BLUE 72" used 5 months. Must sell. New $500. Now $100 Call 863-446-0972 2X2 CRAFTSMAN 10'' RADIAL ARM SAW AVON $100. Call 863-314-9854. AD # PARK END TABLES (2) Marble & Wrought iron. Very Nice! $40. obo HOUSING 863-471-2502 00015850 EXERCISE BICYCLE $10. 1X3 863-382-2717 / 574-527-3889 AD # GOLD FRAMED MIRROR 28" x 40". $45 obo. 863-699-1119 00015469 MINIATURE HORSE Gelding $45 obo. 863-699-1119 OAK - Drop leaf table (40"oval), 4 chairs MAKE MONEY WHILE w/ padded seat, excel. cond. $95. 863-465-5866 / 231-590-6535 PILLOW TOP TWIN SIZE BED w/mat- EVERYONE ELSE SLEEPS! tress cover, like new. Very firm. $50 863-458-2047 WITH A DELIVERY ROUTE! PRODIGY- BRAKE Controller. This i in DUMMY 09 good condition. $45. 863-453-7027 SHAKESPEARE UGLY STICK Rod & The News-Sun is taking applications for Reels, New 4 for $100 Call 2X5 863-273-1846 newspaper carriers in Avon Park, Sebring SHARP ENTERTAINMENT CENTER and Lake Placid. Reliable transportation, $40 Call 863-453-3104 AD # AVON SPORT COAT - size 40 short. $10 valid driver’s license and insurance is a must. 863-699-0352 PARK WASHER & DRYER Kenmore set. 00015471 Heavy Duty. Large capacity. Runs HOUSING great. $100 Call 863-458-2047 WINTER COAT LADIES, off white, small Interested parties 1X3 petite, worn once. New $90. Now $30. should stop in AD # Must sell! 863-446-0972 00015468 Garage & our Sebring office 7320 Yard Sales SEBRING - 1327 Sudan Mission Rd.(off and complete an Sparta Rd.) Fri & Sat, Jan 13 & 14, 7am -1pm. DVD Colection being sold, man's clothing (50-54), woman's clothing, application or call household items. Too Much To List! 385-6155 ext. 522. SEBRING SAT. 8 - ?. 107 Tortoise Rd. TV's, Furn., toys, kids clothes & misc. 7380 Machinery & Tools LAKE PLACID - Sylvan Shores POWER WASHER DeWalt Commercial Newer / Nice 2BR, 2BA, Screened DP 3750, 2 different power settings, 4 room, Garage, Very Clean. Non wheel trailer and manual included. Per- Smoker. $675 monthly 863-441-2844 fect condition, used very little, $1,000. 2227 U.S. 27 SOUTH • SEBRING, FL 33870 or 863-465-3838 Call 863-453-0921. C M Y K

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SECTION Inside This Section Heat fall in Denver . . . . .3B USF tops Seton Hall . . . . .3B B SPORTS Packers, Giants learn from past 3B News-Sun Sunday, January 15, 2012 Lady Streaks cap off season By LAUREN WELBORN Faircloth putting early pres- News-Sun correspondent sure on the Bulldog goalie SEBRING – The Sebring after just four minutes of Lady Streaks said their sad play, it was Sebring’s good-byes to senior defense, lead by starters Brittany Frostproof Williams’ total of six Birdsall, Jennifer saves for the night, Cochran, Jayme that would hold down Faircloth, Mekenzie 1 the fort for the first Hargaden, Justus Sebring half. Martin and Meghan Despite Sebring’s Williams on Fireman’s 0 stellar defense, the Field Friday night as Frostproof forwards they hosted Frostproof in a had come with determination non-district soccer game. and put the first ball in the News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE News-Sun photo by LAUREN WELBORN Brittany Collison added her 30th and 31st goals of Although things started net after a free kick in the Meghan Williams goes airborne to make one of many saves the season in the Lady Dragons’ 6-0 win over Ft. off early for Sebring, with Friday night against Frostproof. Meade Friday. See SEBRING, Page 4B Lake Placid buries Lady Miners Blue Devils too By DAN HOEHNE ly two-goal-per-game [email protected] average for the now 14-1- LAKE PLACID – 2 Dragons. much for Streaks Senior night is meant for, Collison also picked up hopefully, fond memories an assist for a fellow sen- By DAN HOEHNE 10. as another outgoing ior when her cross [email protected] The Devils got a long two class of student- Lake Placid from the right SEBRING – It was one to close the gap, but on an in- athletes take their zipped past a mass week ago that Sebring found bounds play with 2.6 seconds home field for one of Miner defenders itself in a similar position left, Jonathan Tookes got off final time. 6 and found the foot with the Blue Devils of a three-pointer that found Ft. Meade Such memories of Kayla Winter Haven. nothing but the bottom of the were made Friday DiDominico, who “We told them in the lock- net as the buzzer sounded for night as the Lady 0 redirected it to the er room at halftime, we’re in a 16-12 lead after one. Dragons stormed back of the net. the same place we were last But the Streaks offense past Fort Meade by a 6-0 Sophomore Jenna week,” head coach Princeton would go cold in the second score. Blount somewhat crashed Harris said. “It was 35-30 at quarter, not getting their first Senior Brittany Collison the senior celebration with the half last game, 25-20 this basket until the 3:05 mark added to her impressive two goals of her own, but game.” with a Jones jumper. goal total of the season, What the Streaks hoped to Prior to that, Winter Haven pushing it to 31 for a near- See LP, Page 4B avoid, however, was the sec- got a free throw each from ond-half meltdown Holland and Walker, Winter Haven that saw them get with a Demetrick outscored 41-13. Jordan three-point And while they did 61 play and a Chance put up a much better Sebring McSpadden drive to Sebring Senior fight, it wasn’t quite regain the lead at 19- enough in Friday’s 16. 61-45 loss to the dis- 45 After Jones J cut it Night success trict-leading Devils. to one, Jordan got Central Florida signee inside again and Holland hit By LAUREN WELBORN for Sebring. DeVon Walker started the a short jumper in the lane. News-Sun correspondent Not long after, Lake nights’ scoring with a put- Taylor scored inside but so Nothing makes a win Placid had a penalty kick back, but Jared Cannon and did Darius James to make for sweeter than when it is opportunity that fell short Josh Austin both scored and the 25-20 Blue Devil lead at accomplished on the pres- and was blocked by goal- Matt Taylor split a pair at the the half. tigious and long-awaited keeper Ethan Smith. line for a 5-2 Sebring lead. The Streaks would cut it Senior Night. Estebinson Winter Haven tied it on a down to two, at 27-25 on For Blues Sebring Joseph also saw Kendrick Holland three-point another Jones three, but this Streaks Josh himself soon toe-to- play and, after Taylor made was where Winter Haven Bowyer, Marcelo toe with the Lake one-of-two from the charity started to pull away, scoring Gori, Francisco 2 Placid keeper as he strip, the Devils struggled at 13 straight points to push it to Hidalgo, Jordan Lake Placid attempted a penalty. the line, making just one-of- 40-25. Poulos, Donavon Although his six to keep things even. Two straight scores, how- White and Adam 1 shot was deflected, Decaris Jones then made a ever, cut into the lead before Younes, topping Joseph quickly spinning lay-up, but Winter the end of the period as Jones Lake Placid Thursday recovered and was able to Haven scored twice to take connected again from down- night 2-1 would make a score the goal to put the lead. town and put back an offen- bittersweet memory for Sebring in the lead. Jones got the lead back sive rebound to make it 40-30 their last game played on The Streaks were at News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE with a trey and Michael heading into the fourth. Fireman’s Field. Hardee Saturday after- Matt Taylor tries to convert a reverse Friday night in Weston bulled inside for a Things would start off noon and finish out the Sebring’s loss to visiting Winter Haven. score to push the lead to 13- See HOOPS, Page 4B in Lake Placid’s favor, regular season at scoring the first and only Frostproof Friday. goal of the opening half. The Green Dragons also As play resumed, how- end their regular season ever, control of the ball Friday, hosting Moore shifted as Hidalgo, deter- Haven at Roger Sebring Seniors off and swinging mined to go out with a Scarborough Memorial Special to the News-Sun Allstate’s Ross (Stiver) On Thursday, Royal Palm Noaker. bang, scored the first goal Stadium. SEBRING – The Sebring Mimm had 5-for-5 and Rudy had a 24-15 victory over Kyle Saunders tripled and Senior Seventy Softball Pribble, Gene Hanford and Highlands Merchants, with Jerry Murphy rapped out a League began the winter sea- Billy Todd each reached 3- Cal Bready’s 4-for-4 includ- double. son Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the for-5. ed a triple. Buttonwood Bay had Highlands County Sports To start the season, the Don Cunningham was 4- Charlie Murowski hitting 4- Complex. Silent Salesman and Millers for-4 and Moe Pier had 4-for- Six teams comprise the Heating and Air Conditioning 5 with a double. for-5. league and there was plenty played a good, low-scoring Highlands Ridge had a real Jack Grosso and John of bat contact the first day. game with the Salesman 3-for-5 hayday for Harry Detnen each were 4-for-4. Highlands Ridge ran over coming out on top 12-4. Bell, Marvin Knutilla, Glenn Diz Jones and Rollie Carlson Buttonwood Bay, 27-7, with Fred Moore started the Wearsh, Ross Anderson and each had 3-for-4. Bobby Fox going 3-for-4 season off with a bang col- Bobby Fulcher. Millers Heating and Air including a home run. lecting three hits, including a Thursday the Rebels and had a 10-8 win over Allstate Harry Bell was 4-for-4 home run. Silent Salesman had a real Insurance with Doug with a triple while Glenn Helping the team effort shootout, combing for 44 Wearsh and Dick Ostreck with a double and triple each runs. Hammond going 3-4 with a each had 4-for-4 including a were Kyle Saunders and Bob The lead changed sides double. double. Roth. several times until the Rebels Victor Rodriquez and Ray Buttonwood Bay’s Jerry Murphy had a good slacked off in the last four Concepcion each were 3-for- “Moose” Tom Morrissette game going 3-for-3. innings. 3. and Bob Myers were each 3- Gary Vanthournout led off The Salesman prevailed in Everyone is invited to for-3. the first inning with a triple the end 25-19. come and watch the games Royal Palms had a 22-12 and Richard Godfrey con- Fred Moore was perfect at every Tuesday and Thursday win over Allstate Insurance. tributed a double. the plate going 5-for-5. at 10 a.m. Palms’ Bob MacCarrick Millers Heating and Air’s Bob Roth connected for was 2-for-5 including a Doug Hammond, Dave four hits including a double. Bleachers are furnished at News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE triple, Don Cunningham went Crotser and Jim Quartier Banging out three hits each the Highlands County Sports Green Dragon Vicente Barajas shows his foot control 4-for-4 and Shaun Kildorff each had a double with three were Gary Vanthournout, Complex just behind the train Thursday against Sebring. was 3-for-4. times at bat. Ken Filppula and Lloyd station in Sebring. C M Y K

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National Football League WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS MONDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer at District Saturday, Jan. 7 LIVE Tournament, Frostproof,TBD, 6 p.m. Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 TUESDAY: Girls Basketball at Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m. New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 Sunday, Jan. 8 SPORTS FRIDAY: Boys Basketball at DeSoto, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. DeSoto, 6/7:30 New York Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Avon Park p.m. Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT N DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS O TV Saturday, Jan. 14 New Orleans at San Francisco, late BOWLING Denver at New England, late MONDAY: Boys Basketball at Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. LaBelle, UNDAY Sunday, Jan. 15 S 6/7:30 p.m. 1 p.m...... ESPN Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m. PBA – World Championship Finals TUESDAY: Girls Soccer at District Tournament, Frostproof,TBD, 6 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:30 p.m. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Mulberry, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at Mulberry, Sunday, Jan. 22 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Lake Placid 6/7:30 p.m. TBD PRO BOWL SUNDAY Sunday, Jan. 29 4 p.m. Georgia Tech at Maryland...... 44 At Honolulu TUESDAY: Girls Soccer hosts District Tournament, vs. McKeel, 8 p.m. NFC vs. AFC 4:30 p.m. Indiana at Ohio State ...... CBS MONDAY THURSDAY: Girls Soccer hosts District Tournament, vs. Auburndale, if necessary, 8 p.m.; SUPER BOWL Wrestling at Avon Park, 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 3:30 p.m. Louisville at Marquette...... ESPN At Indianapolis 5:30 p.m. Texas A&M at Missouri ...... ESPN FRIDAY: Boys Soccer at Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer hosts District Tournament, title game, 7 p.m. National Hockey League 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Syracuse ...... ESPN Sebring 9:30 p.m. Baylor at Kansas ...... ESPN EASTERN CONFERENCE TUESDAY Atlantic Division 7 p.m. Michigan State at Michigan ...... ESPN W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 27 10 4 58 118 86 7 p.m. Georgetown at DePaul ...... ESPN2 Philadelphia 26 12 4 56 142 124 9 p.m. Arkansas at Kentucky...... ESPN SPORTS SNAPSHOTS New Jersey 24 17 2 50 119 124 Pittsburgh 22 17 4 48 128 113 LP Spring Ball Sign-ups The half marathon (13.1 miles) will N.Y. Islanders 15 20 6 36 98 129 OLF Northeast Division G feature overall male and female awards, LAKE PLACID – Lake Placid Youth W L OT Pts GF GA SUNDAY age group awards in 5-year age divisions, Boston 28 11 1 57 148 77 Baseball is accepting registrations for T- 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Joburg Open...... GOLF deluxe tee-shirts and plenty of refresh- Ottawa 24 15 6 54 143 144 Ball, Baseball and Softball for children Toronto 22 16 5 49 137 134 2:30 p.m. PGA Tour Q School...... NBC ments. ages 5-10. Buffalo 19 19 5 43 110 125 7 p.m. PGA – Sony Open in Hawaii ...... GOLF There is also a team competition in the Montreal 16 20 7 39 110 119 The deadline for registration is half marathon with runners forming teams Southeast Division Thursday, Jan. 19. W L OT Pts GF GA of two, three or four individuals to cover IGH CHOOL ASKETBALL Please contact Sheri Griffin with any T- Florida 21 14 8 50 110 120 H S B the 13.1-mile distance. Washington 23 17 2 48 123 123 SUNDAY ball or baseball questions at 441-1955 and The 5K Run/Walk will feature custom Winnipeg 20 18 5 45 112 126 4 p.m. Brewster Academy (NH) vs. Tilton (NH) . ESPN Todd Moore with any softball questions at Tampa Bay 17 22 4 38 118 150 214-5894. medals to all participants. Carolina 15 23 7 37 118 150 Entry fee for the half marathon is $35 WESTERN CONFERENCE through January 20 and $45 after January Central Division NBA AP softball registration 21 and on race day. W L OT Pts GF GA SUNDAY Chicago 26 13 5 57 144 127 AVON PARK — Avon Park Girls Only pre-registered are guaranteed shirt St. Louis 25 12 6 56 112 92 9 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio ...... ESPN Softball will be holding registration for size, so sign up early. Detroit 27 15 1 55 138 101 MONDAY girls, ages 4-15, on Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Entry fee for the 5K is $17 prior to Nashville 24 15 4 52 118 117 1 p.m. Chicago at Memphis ...... ESPN Columbus 12 26 5 29 105 145 Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the girls’ January 20 and $22 after. Northwest Division 1 p.m. Orlando at N.Y. Knicks ...... SUN field on Anoka Street. You may receive an email application W L OT Pts GF GA 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Boston ...... TNT Need to bring a copy of the child’s birth form by contacting Chet Brojek at cbro- Vancouver 28 14 3 59 147 110 10:30 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers ...... TNT Minnesota 22 16 6 50 103 110 certificate. [email protected] or 385-4736. Colorado 23 20 2 48 117 127 Any questions, please call Kim Bennett Mail entries to Highlands Hammock Calgary 21 19 5 47 110 127 at 443-1043. Half, C/O Chet Brojek, 3310 Par Road, Edmonton 16 23 4 36 112 126 NFL Pacific Division Sebring, FL 33872. W L OT Pts GF GA SUNDAY Barajas Foundation 5K Checks made payable to Central San Jose 24 11 5 53 118 94 1 p.m. Houston at Baltimore ...... CBS LAKE PLACID – The inaugural Alex Florida Striders. Los Angeles 21 15 8 50 97 100 4:30 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Green Bay ...... FOX Dallas 24 17 1 49 119 123 Barajas Foundation 5K Run/Walk will Proceeds of the race benefit Highlands Phoenix 20 18 7 47 114 118 take off on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Lake Hammock State Park. Anaheim 14 22 7 35 109 136 Come join the challenge of running NOTE: Two points for a win, one point NHL Placid Christian School at 148 E. for overtime loss. Interlake Blvd. trails in our beautiful state park. SUNDAY ___ The Alex Barajas Foundation was Thursday’s Games 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay ...... SUN established by family and friends to honor Scholarship Golf Detroit 3, Phoenix 2, SO TUESDAY Dallas 5, Los Angeles 4, SO the way the former Dragon lived his life. 7:30 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay ...... SUN SEBRING – The Second Annual Boston 2, Montreal 1 He faced cancer twice during his young Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Scholarship Golf Tournament will be on Ottawa 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 life, doing so with strength that inspired Saturday, March 31, at the Country Club Carolina 5, Tampa Bay 2 all those around him. of Sebring. Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2, OT TENNIS Through the adversity, his faith and The four-man scramble with handicap Nashville 3, Colorado 2, OT SUNDAY determination shone through. San Jose 2, Winnipeg 0 flights has a $65 entry fee per person. 6:30 p.m. Australian Open ...... ESPN2 The Foundation is dedicated to sup- Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with a shot- Calgary 1, Anaheim 0, OT MONDAY porting education so that others can gun start 8:30 a.m. Friday’s Games 9 p.m. Australian Open ...... ESPN2 acheive their dreams through a college Washington 4, Tampa Bay 3 Entry fee includes greens fee, golf cart TUESDAY education. Columbus 4, Phoenix 3 and lunch. Buffalo 3, Toronto 2 Noon Australian Open ...... ESPN2 It is also dedicated to the research to Contests: Great prizes for Hole-in-One, Pittsburgh 4, Florida 1 9 p.m. Australian Open ...... ESPN2 finding a cure for brain tumors. Anaheim 5, Edmonton 0 Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. For more information, call the Lake Saturday’s Games Make checks payable to Wings of Faith Chicago at Detroit, late Placid Chamber at 465-4331. Colorado at Dallas, late WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL CWC Scholarship Fund. New Jersey at Winnipeg, late For questions contact Alvin Walters at SUNDAY Sebring Senior Softball N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, late 381-5706 or Jerome Matthews at 273- Ottawa at Montreal, late 2 p.m. Vanderbilt at Tennessee ...... 38 SEBRING - A senior 70-and-over soft- 2533. Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, late 2 p.m. Temple at Dayton ...... ESPN2 Boston at Carolina, late ball league began Tuesday, Jan. 10. Submit entries by Monday, March 26. 4 p.m. Ohio State at Michigan State ...... ESPN2 San Jose at Columbus, late Interested players must have been born All proceeds benefit college-bound Minnesota at St. Louis, late 9:30 p.m. Baylor at Texas ...... SUN in 1943 or before. senior graduates, Class of 2012. Philadelphia at Nashville, late MONDAY It will be a drafted league. Los Angeles at Calgary, late 6:30 p.m. North Carolina State at Wake Forest . . . . SUN Sunday’s Games Games will be played at the Highlands GOLS Indoor Soccer League 7 p.m. North Carolina at Connecticut ...... ESPN2 Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. County Sports Complex on Tuesdays and Carolina at Washington, 5 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Virginia at Maryland ...... SUN AVON PARK – Registration for GOLS N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7 p.m. Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Times, games, channels all subject to change San Jose at Chicago, 7 p.m. All interested softball players should Indoor Soccer League is Saturday, Feb. 4, Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8 p.m. from 9 a.m. to Noon at First Baptist Northwest Division LEAGUE LEADERS contact Harry Bell at 382-0542 or see him Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Church of Avon Park. SCORING LEADERS W L Pct GB Scoring at the Sports Complex on Tuesday and Player Team G A PTS Oklahoma City 10 2 .833 — FG FT PTS AVG Thursday mornings. Sign-ups will take place in the Family Denver 8 4 .667 2 Bryant, LAL 149 94 406 31.2 H. Sedin VAN 11 41 52 1 Life Center (old Avon Park Recreation Stamkos TB 30 19 49 Portland 7 4 .636 2 ⁄2 James, MIA 119 84 325 29.5 Utah 6 4 .600 3 Durant, OKC 108 71 308 25.7 SFCC Volleyball Camp Center across from the tennis courts D. Sedin VAN 19 30 49 1 Minnesota 4 7 .364 5 ⁄2 Giroux PHI 18 31 49 Anthony, NYK 94 74 280 25.5 downtown Avon Park). Pacific Division Kessel TOR 24 24 48 Ellis, GOL 82 45 221 24.6 AVON PARK – The Lady Panther The GOLS Indoor Soccer League is a W L Pct GB Lupul TOR 19 28 47 Rebounds Volleyball program will be holding a L.A. Lakers 9 4 .692 — OFFDEF TOT AVG co-ed league for 13- to 18-year olds. Malkin PIT 18 28 46 1 L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625 1 ⁄2 four-day camp on Tuesday’s and Spezza OTT 18 28 46 Howard, ORL 44 123 167 15.2 Registration is $12 and is limited to the Phoenix 4 7 .364 4 Love, MIN 55 107 162 14.7 Thursday’s Jan. 24, 26, 31 and Feb. 2 at Hossa CHI 17 29 46 1 first 40 players to sign up. Sacramento 4 8 .333 4 ⁄2 Varejao, CLE 53 70 123 11.2 Pominville BUF 15 29 44 1 the Panther Gym for players grades 5-8. For insurance purposes, please bring Golden State 3 7 .300 4 ⁄2 Gasol, MEM 21 88 109 10.9 Datsyuk DET 13 31 44 ___ Cost is $60 and the camp runs each 4 tied with 43 pts. Griffin, LAC 28 58 86 10.8 identification with proof of age. Thursday’s Games Assists evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each team plays one game a week at NBA Atlanta 111, Charlotte 81 AST AVG For more information, contact SFCC Memphis 94, New York 83 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday or Thursday) from Feb. Rondo, BOS 102 10.2 Volleyball head coach Kim Crawford at EASTERN CONFERENCE Milwaukee 102, Detroit 93 Nash, PHX 101 10.1 14-Apr. 19, ending with a tournament. Cleveland 101, Phoenix 90 Atlantic Division Lowry, HOU 84 9.3 784-7037 or Kimberly.Crawford@south- GOLS (Goals Of Life and Soccer) is in Orlando 117, Golden State 109 W L Pct GB Calderon, TOR 108 9.0 florida.edu. Friday’s Games its ninth year as a ministry of First Baptist Philadelphia 8 3 .727 — Paul, LAC 70 8.8 Detroit 98, Charlotte 81 New York 6 5 .545 2 Church of Avon Park. 1 Indiana 95, Toronto 90 Transactions SFCC Alumni Game Boston 4 6 .400 3 ⁄2 Participants learn soccer and team 1 Philadelphia 120, Washington 89 Toronto 4 8 .333 4 ⁄2 skills from certified coaches. 1 Houston 103, Sacramento 89 AVON PARK – South Florida Panther New Jersey 3 9 .250 5 ⁄2 BASEBALL Southeast Division Minnesota 87, New Orleans 80 American League baseball will celebrate its’ past with an For more information, contact Coach W L Pct GB Chicago 88, Boston 79 BOSTON RED SOX–Agreed to terms Alumni Game Weekend on Saturday, Jan. Severn at 452-1250 or Coach Virkler at Orlando 8 3 .727 — Dallas 102, Milwaukee 76 with OF Ryan Sweeney on a one-year 1 San Antonio 99, Portland 83 21 at Panther Field. 385-3235. Atlanta 8 4 .667 ⁄2 contract. 1 New Jersey 110, Phoenix 103 Miami 8 4 .667 ⁄2 CLEVELAND INDIANS–Named Adam The game will feature former Panther 1 L.A. Lakers 97, Cleveland 92 Charlotte 2 10 .167 6 ⁄2 Everett special assistant to baseball players squaring off with the 2012 SFCC Rotary Day at the Ball Park Denver 117, Miami 104 Washington 1 10 .091 7 operations. Agreed to terms with INF squad at 1 p.m. Central Division Saturday’s Games Chin-lung Hu, INF Argenis Reyes and AVON PARK – A Barbeque benefitting Minnesota at Atlanta, late W L Pct GB RHP Willy Lebron on minor league con- After the game, the teams will host a the South Florida State College baseball Chicago 11 2 .846 — Golden State at Charlotte, late tracts. BBQ dinner at 5 p.m. in the Panther Gym. Boston at Indiana, late and softball programs will be held Indiana 8 3 .727 2 National League All former players, coaches and fami- Cleveland 5 6 .455 5 Philadelphia at Washington, late ATLANTA BRAVES–Agreed to terms Saturday, Feb. 4. Milwaukee 4 7 .364 6 Toronto at Chicago, late with INF Jack Wilson and OF Martin lies are invited. 1 Tickets are $8, which gets you pulled Detroit 3 9 .250 7 ⁄2 Portland at Houston, late Prado on one-year contracts. pork, cole slaw, baked beans, bun and ice WESTERN CONFERENCE New York at Oklahoma City, late CHICAGO CUBS–Agreed to terms with Hammock Half Marathon New Orleans at Memphis, late RHP Kerry Wood on one-year contract. tea from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Southwest Division New Jersey at Utah, late W L Pct GB NEW YORK METS–Agreed to terms Sacramento at Dallas, late SEBRING – The 4th Annual Highlands Action on the field gets underway with San Antonio 8 4 .667 — with INF Ronny Cedeno on a one-year L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, late Hammock Half Marathon and 5K a baseball doubleheader beginning at Dallas 7 5 .583 1 contract. Sunday’s Games Memphis 4 6 .400 3 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES–Agreed to Run/Walk are set for Hammock State Noon and a softball doubleheader starting 1 Golden State at Detroit, 6 p.m. terms with RHP Kyle Kendrick on one- Houston 4 7 .364 3 ⁄2 Park at 8 a.m on Saturday, Jan. 28. at 1 p.m. 1 Utah at Denver, 8 p.m. year contract. New Orleans 3 8 .273 4 ⁄2 Phoenix at San Antonio, 9 p.m.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 Page 3B Packers, Giants get Nuggets hand Heat third straight loss Associated Press remaining. 81 lead into the final period. DENVER — The Denver He lay on the floor for sev- From there, the Nuggets Nuggets pressed the pace and eral moments before gingerly took control, scoring the first boost from history then turned it up a notch in making his way to the bench. nine points of the fourth to go the fourth quarter. He did not return and in front 95-81. And the Miami Heat remains questionable for the By BARRY WILNER The run included a break- couldn’t keep up, especially Heat’s next game Tuesday at Associated Press away dunk by Fernandez and once Dwyane Wade was home against San Antonio. Athletes and coaches three points on free throws injured. “I hope I can play. It’s my don’t live in the past. after Wade drew a technical Ty Lawson scored 24 birthday,” Wade said as he They do get enlightened for arguing over a charging points in his return to the soaked the foot in a bucket of and, sometimes, uplifted call and then fouled Nene in lineup, and the Nuggets sent ice. from it. the lane. the Heat to their third Wade said X-rays were The Green Bay Packers James made one of two straight loss with a 117-104 negative but he described the and New York Giants have free throws to break up the victory on Friday night. sprain as very painful. good memories from recent string but the Nuggets kept “When they crashed our “Unfortunately, when the postseasons. up the pressure, as Andre defense, they got 3s and bug hits you, it hits you,” Green Bay went from Miller converted a three- when we tried to stay home, said Wade, who also strained sixth-seeded NFC wild card point play and Nene drove in they got layups,” said a calf during an overtime loss to Super Bowl champion a for a layup around a dunk by LeBron James, whose 35 to the Los Angeles Clippers year ago. Bosh. points led the Heat. “They two nights ago. “I’ll just con- New York used a similar “It was huge,” Lawson just broke us down too many tinue to get therapy. Nothing route to win the 2007 NFL said of the Nuggets’ strong times. They broke our I can do. Stuff like that hap- championship — winning finish. “‘Dre running the defense down too many pens in sports.” at Lambeau Field on the offense, getting everybody times and they were able to Chris Bosh added 17 way. involved, getting easy shots pretty much get anything points for Miami, which was They meet Sunday in the from steals to rebounds, they wanted.” outscored 31-23 in the fourth final game of the divisional that’s what we need to keep Nene added 17 points for quarter. round. doing. Get stops and then run the Nuggets, who won their The Nuggets led by as In going 15-1, including out. That probably sparked 10th in a row against the many as 19 points in the peri- winning all eight home Heat in Denver. od, the largest deficit Miami our team winning.” games, the Packers estab- Rudy Fernandez and Al has dealt with this season. Trailing by as many as 14 lished themselves as the Harrington each had 15 “This was a tough one points in the first quarter, cream of the NFL this sea- points. tonight,” Miami coach Erik Miami pulled within 55-53 at son. Lawson, who was held out Spoelstra said. “Sometimes halftime when James swished They have gotten healthy MCT photo of Wednesday’s game against you’re never quite as good as a 3-pointer over Danilo during their bye. They beat Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers learned a lot New Jersey because of a you think you are or as bad as Gallinari with 31 seconds left the Giants 38-35 in the from last year’s playoff run. right foot sprain, also had you think you are. They play in the second period. Meadowlands on Dec. 4. nine assists. well here. They’re relentless NOTES: Nene matched a Most significantly, they “My emphasis at every in the open court. But we’ll season high with 12 discovered how to win in coach, but this is the first timeout was don’t stop run- get better. We’ll go home, get rebounds. ... Wade went last year’s surge to the title. ‘It is a different time the Ravens are playing ning,” Nuggets coach George healthy and get ready for an without a blocked shot, end- “I think we learned a lot a home game after three Karl said. “Try to run every inspirational game on ing a career high-tying string last year being a six seed feeling, but last successive wild-card possession. I don’t know if Tuesday.” of 11 consecutive games with and having to go on the appearances. year really they didn’t want to play that Harrington hit a bank shot at least one. ... Miami last road,” star quarterback The Ravens were 8-0 at pace, but Wade getting hurt and connected on a 3-pointer won at the Pepsi Center on Aaron Rodgers said. “You home, including a 29-14 helped.’ probably helped us.” on successive possessions Jan. 29, 2002, 100-94 in OT. take on a different attitude victory over Houston in Wade scored 12 points before Udonis Haslem made ... James has scored more as a team as the road team AARON RODGERS October. before landing awkwardly on a pair of free throws for than 30 points in his last five going into a hostile envi- Green Bay quarterback “If you look at wild card his right ankle after trying to Miami near the end of the games against Denver but ronment. I think that pre- weekend, I don’t think that block a shot with 7:24 third, and Denver took an 86- he’s 2-3 in that span. pares us for the mindset together and understanding there was one home team that the opposing team is the defense, understanding that lost the whole week- going to have. It is a differ- each other, understanding end,” Lewis said. “When ent feeling, and last year that this guy is going to be you get into that, it plays a we just got in and this year next to us and he’s fighting big momentum. It’s a big USF rallies to beat No. 24 Seton Hall we had a run and got a bye. with everything he has.” momentum swing for you. So it is a different feeling, No visitor has won at It’s just hard to win on the Associated Press home,” Seton Hall coach big plays made offensively but last year really helped.” Lambeau Field since Miami road. I don’t care who you TAMPA — Given the Kevin Willard said. “They’re and defensively.” Just as 2007 certainly managed the feat on Oct. are, I don’t care how good chance to make a good going to be in every game Heath added it was huge to helped the Giants. 17, 2010. you are, it’s hard to win on impression, South Florida because of their size.” beat a top-25 opponent. They fell to New The Giants were blown the road. capitalized. South Florida outscored “We knew Seton Hall was England in the season out 45-17 in Game 15 of “For us to work as hard Ron Anderson scored 14 Seton Hall 14-2 on second- on a roll,” Heath said. “In our finale that year, completing that season when they were as we did, get 12 wins, do points and helped the Bulls chance points. league you’re going to get a the Patriots’ undefeated in position to make the the things we were sup- come back to make No. 24 Poor offensive execution lot of opportunities with so record, but gained so much playoffs. posed to do, and now get Seton Hall’s return to the against USF’s 1-3-1 zone many good teams. It’s some- confidence from that loss But coach Mike this home playoff game, we rankings look like a short one doomed Seton Hall down the thing that we need to do that they were not intimi- McCarthy knows there is have positioned ourselves with a 56-55 win Friday stretch. because we want to have a dated when they met up more to be learned from to be in the right place. night. Coming out of a timeout good year.” with the Patriots in the this edition of the Giants, Now we have to go finish Anderson had six points in during the crucial stretch in Patrik Auda’s putback with Super Bowl. the team that challenged his it.” a game-ending 14-3 run, which Anderson made a 24 seconds remaining was The Giants won 17-14. Packers as much as anyone Houston is 0-5 in meet- Jawanza Poland made a long layup and Poland followed Seton Hall’s only field goal That defeat five weeks in 2011. ings with Baltimore, but its 3-pointer to tie it at 53 and with his 3-pointer that wiped after Aaron Cosby’s 3-pointer ago to the Packers also “There is a reason why first postseason game, in its Toaryln Fitzpatrick’s three- out the remainder of what put the Pirates up 52-42. brought confidence. we are both playing in this 10th season, was a strong point play put the Bulls (10- had been a 10-point lead, the Fuquan Edwin scored a New York fell to 6-6 with game. We are two of the victory over Cincinnati last 8, 3-2 Big East) ahead for Pirates had two turnovers and career-high 28 points that fourth straight loss, but last four teams in the Saturday. good with just under a a shot clock violation. Tuesday night to help the won three of its last four to NFC,” McCarthy said. “It’s been pretty one- minute to go. “Our guys really hung Pirates cruise past DePaul in take the NFC East, then “They are playing well and sided so, we’ve got to get “It says a lot about our tough,” USF coach Stan their first game as a ranked easily handled Atlanta 24-2 they wouldn’t be here if on the board,” tackle Eric team,” Anderson said. “We Heath said. “There’s a lot of team since 2001. in the wild-card round last they were not, so to me, Winston said. “At the same really wanted this win. I Sunday. that is to be expected. I time, you’ve got to look think everybody could see “We’re extremely excited think they are playing bet- back on it and I don’t think that.” to have all of our key guys ter than when they played a lot of that stuff is going Seton Hall, ranked for the intact that we’re going to us and earlier in the season to have a lot of bearing on first time in 11 years, HARDER HALL GOLF COURSE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; ride with going through this they had some tough this game either, though. trimmed its deficit to one on sports; 0 0 0 1 5 4 6 3 postseason,” safety Antrel defeats also. It is playoff “So, there’s different its only field goal in the final Rolle said, noting that football and they are a very guys, there’s a different sit- six minutes. defensive end Osi good football team.” uation and we all know Jordan Theodore led the Umenyiora and linebacker Before the Giants and from past experiences that Pirates (15-3, 4-2) with 16 Michael Boley didn’t play Packers renew their rivalry, playoffs, funny things hap- points but missed the front against Green Bay but will Houston (11-6) will be at pen in the playoffs and end of a 1-and-1 opportunity this time. Baltimore (12-4) on games turn out a lot differ- with a chance to put his team “We’re excited. We’re Sunday. ent than they did in the reg- ahead with 3.8 seconds excited about the opportu- Baltimore has been very ular season. So hopefully remaining. nity that’s ahead of us and good in each of John we can hold true to that." “I think they’re a top-tier we’re excited about playing Harbaugh’s four seasons as (Big East) team, especially at

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By JOSEPH WHITE Washington is 11-9-1 since Boudreau as coach in late E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; seam p/u; 0 0 0 1 5 8 8 9 Associated Press Dale Hunter replaced Bruce November. WASHINGTON — Troy Brouwer got his first career hat trick, and Alex Ovechkin also scored Friday night as ADVANTAGE FLOOR COVERING; 3.639"; 3"; Black; the Washington Capitals took 1/11,15; 0 0 0 1 5 7 6 4 a 4-3 victory that handed the Tampa Bay Lightning a sixth straight loss. Brouwer scored in each period for the Capitals, who have won six straight at home and six of eight overall to move back into playoff posi- tion in the Eastern Conference. Tomas Vokoun made 28 saves to follow up his 1-0 shutout of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. C M Y K

Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 www.newssun.com Hoops sees Streaks with district hopes Continued from 1B five. But I keep telling Jones would hit another them, just take care of these three to cap off his scoring next few district games and for the night with a game- we can get a second or third high 18, and Tookes would seed and face these guys hit another buzzer-beating again in the championship three at the end of the on a neutral court. game, but a six-point mar- “As a coach I can see that gin over the final eight min- we’re still getting better, I utes provided for the final see a lot of positives,” he score. continued. “I’m telling you, Still, it was a far cry from if we can fix just a couple the 33-point loss seven of things, we could end up days earlier. “You see signs of us district champions.” The next step toward that News-Sun photo by LAUREN WELBORN being able to play with Jayme Faircloth makes a sliding attempt to wrest the ball them,” Harris said. is a home match-up with away from Frostproof’s Cathrine Kincaid Friday night. “Tonight I didn’t have to Lake Gibson Friday before say much before the game, facing Kathleen Tuesday, Sebring hosts district because I could see they Jan. 24, in district games that will go a long way to were more focused. We had News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE 13 turnovers in the first half determine tournament seed- Decaris Jones hit four three-pointers as part of his game- tournament this week and were still only down ing. high 18 points Friday night. Continued from 1B defense one last time before the final whistle, but would 11th minute. fall just short. However, these forwards “We could have had a bet- were a bit too eager and saw ter last game, but we had a an offside call that would Sun N Lake golfers donate to Charity good season. Something just take away the point. lacked tonight but we’re Special to the News-Sun The Blue Streak defense SUN ‘N LAKE – When was able to clear the ball to looking ahead to Districts,” golfers get together over a their offenders and some said Cochran of her last reg- game, sometimes there’s more pressure was put on ular season game as a Blue a little money “on the Frostproof as the last 15 min- Streak. line” for the winners. utes wound down, however, Standing next to her was For the month of this would not be enough to Martin, who added “We grew December, two informal score before the end of the together and had a lot of men’s golf groups at Sun first half. heart; I thank God for these ‘N Lake Golf Club played Heather Bloemsma took girls and the amazing season for charity, donating their the first shot on goal for we had.” daily “bets” on Tuesday Sebring in the second half, Captain Ashley and Saturday mornings to but it would be yet another Longabaugh agreed, “We The Salvation Army in block by the Frostproof improved a lot and hung with Highlands County. goalie. teams we didn’t expect we Participation varies by As they sent the ball back could. We’re set for districts week, but between one up field to the Bulldog and looking forward to and two dozen players offense, they would take a improving even more next joined in each Tuesday shot of their own minutes year.” and Saturday. Courtesy photo later that also wouldn’t see Head coach Paul Brown Pictured presenting the On Saturday, the group its way past Williams. had the same sort of opinions check with Kesling are presented a check for group members (left to YMCA; 3.639"; 5"; Black; 1/15/12; 0 0 0 1 5 9 1 4 A foul in the box allowed for the night and the season $1,142 to Major Bruce right): Larry Reno, Bruce for Bloemsma to approach a as a whole. Stefanek at the Sun ‘N Chapman, Tuesday group penalty kick opportunity. Regarding Sebring’s total leader Gene Beuth, Lake Clubhouse. Sun ‘N Again, the Bulldog goalie of seven shots on-goal that Saturday leader Larry Lake staff pro Andy stood her ground and would couldn’t sneak past Krick, Stefanek, Bill Feasby, Kessling made the pres- Kessling, Bob Butz, Neal not let the ball find its way to Frostproof, he said, “You entation on behalf of all Roche, Tom Kosty and Tom the back of the net. can’t win games if you don’t the participants. Butler. Frostproof soon spoiled score goals and we missed a the night with the first and few opportunities to do so.” only goal of the match, bare- Brown credits the girls’ ly squeaking one in through hard work as they prepare to the corner of the goal beyond take on McKeel Academy in the reach of Williams. the first round of the District Tough Thursday for Lady Haylee Peters and Martin playoffs Tuesday night at challenged the Bulldog Fireman’s field. Streaks, Green Dragons

LP ladies get top district seed Continued from 1B Undefeated in district play, the Lady Dragons now head senior Taylor Miller got into to the District 10-2A the act as well with a score to Tournament in Frostproof end the regular season on a where they will take the field SPRINGLAKE GOLF RESORT* NEW; 3.639"; 3"; high note for Lake Placid. Tuesday at 6 p.m. Black; 12/30/11; Jan 2012; 0 0 0 1 5 3 9 7

News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE After keeping it close through the first eight 24/7; 5.542"; 4"; Black; 1/15/12; 0 0 0 1 5 8 8 4 minutes, April Wallace and the Lady Streaks had a hard time keeping up with Winter Haven in Thursday’s 75-32 loss to the district leaders. Lake Placid’s boys basketball struggled as well, falling 58-34 to visiting Okeechobee Thursday night. News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Taylor Miller gets a leg up on this Lady Miner for control of the ball in Lake Placid’s Senior Night win Friday. NEWS-SUN The news is just a click away! www.newssun.com

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 Page 5B ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ‘Artist’ Creative Studies wins 4 Group to explore life’s Critics’ purpose at PMoA Choice Special to the News-Sun our beliefs play roles in help- LAKELAND — Polk ing or hindering our Museum of Art will be host progress? How do we recog- Awards to a Creative Studies Series nize reactivity vs. intention session titled “Igniting Your in the activation of communi- LOS ANGELES (AP) Passion and Purpose: ty? Is it possible to release — “The Artist” waltzed Activating It into long-held thoughts and emo- away with its first wins of Community” from 5 to 7:30 tional roadblocks that hinder Hollywood’s awards sea- p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. The our progress? How do we son. cost for the program is $10 create a mindset of produc- The black-and-white for Museum members and tivity? Why do we lose ode to the silent-film era $15 for non-members. The humor when we need it the directed by Michel presenter is Rick Zalanka. most? Hazanavicius led winners From the time of ancient Zalanka has been a with four honors at Courtesy photo Greek philosophers, the con- licensed mental health coun- Thursday’s 17th annual Kathy Kosins presents “Ladies of Cool” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, n the SFCC templation of man's purpose selor for more than 20 years, Critics’ Choice Awards, University Center Auditorium. as evidenced by his passion and much of his practice presented by the 250 has inspired and confused includes being a life coach members of the Broadcast many. The question “Why are and consultant to businesses Film Critics Association. Kosins to present ‘Ladies of we here?” ignites debate on regarding employee relation- “The Artist” took the how best to live a meaningful ships and productivity. top prize, best picture, as life. In this discussion, the The Center for Creative well honors for best score, Cool’ for SFCC Jazz Series group will explore the obsta- Studies is a group of adults costume design and direc- Special to the News-Sun is equally in demand as a Ronnie.” London is best cles to finding one's passion who get together on the third tor. AVON PARK — Kathy clinician in collegiate vocal remembered for her inter- and purpose, the reasons for Saturday of every month to “I made a silent movie,” Kosins presents “Ladies of jazz programs throughout pretation of the ballad “Cry getting off the intentional share an evening of intellec- French director Cool” at 7:30 p.m. on the country. Education is a Me A River.” path, and how activation tual stimulation while enjoy- Hazanavicius joked in Saturday, Jan. 28, n the passion to her, but so is The SFCC Jazz Series becomes a key element in our ing wine and hors d’oeuvres. English while accepting SFCC University Center sense of productivity. Call 863-688-5423, or visit the award for best picture. Auditorium. This is the bringing fresh interpreta- Season Sponsors are Tom The group will address www.PolkMuseumofArt.org/ “I don’t like to speak so third performance of the tions to some remarkable and Nancy Mitchell, John questions such as: How do events/. much.” Jazz Series, which is held in music that resonates with all and Evelyn Mills, an anony- “The Help,” the adapta- the intimate 245-seat audi- audiences. mous donor, Lake Placid tion of Kathryn Stockett’s torium. The four women Kosins Journal and Agri-Leader by best-selling novel about Kosins, a native of pays tribute to are Anita Highlands Today. The per- PMoA offers art classes black maids speaking out Detroit, Mich., has explored O’Day, June Christy, Chris formance sponsor is Charles about their white employ- the vocal jazz idiom of the Connor, and Julie London. and Anne Reynolds. Special to the News-Sun interests and learn new skills ers during the civil-rights west coast “cool school” O’Day is known for her Ticket prices are $23 and LAKELAND — Polk in a laid-back atmosphere. movement, followed with particular emphasis on career with Gene Krupaís $25 and may be purchased Museum of Art will offer art Whether you’re a beginner or behind “The Artist” with those extraordinary singers band, followed by stints online 24 hours a day, seven classes for students of all a longtime artist, we base our three wins in the ceremo- of the 1940s and ‘50s that with Woody Herman and days a week, at http://per- ages and experience levels course offerings on the ny’s acting categories: were household names to Stan Kenton before embark- formances.southflorida.edu. from Jan. 30 to March 6. Pre- underlying belief that most Viola Davis as best jazz and pop fans alike. ing on a solo career. Christy Tickets may also be pur- registration is required. Fees individuals want to be life- actress, Octavia Spencer Kosins is an accomplished also became famous in the chased by calling the SFCC vary by class. long learners. As such, we as best supporting actress interpreter of jazz and has a Stan Kenton Orchestra and Box Office at (863) 784- Classes include digital offer classes and instruction and the film’s cast as best voice and style that shares is best remembered for her 7178 or by visiting the photography, pastel portrai- for all ages and experience. acting ensemble. that intimate and alluring interpretations of SFCC Box Office Monday- ture, ceramics, paper coiling, All Museum instructors are “I absolutely knew I quality found in “The “Something Cool” and Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 knitting, silk painting, Asian certified art teachers and/or wanted to be an actor Ladies of Cool.” “Midnight Sun.” Connor p.m., located in the front of brush painting and more. art professionals. because I wanted to be In addition to her was discovered by Christy the SFCC Theatre for the Spring Art classes give stu- For more details visit somebody,” an emotional extremely busy touring per- and is best known for her Performing Arts, 600 West dents the opportunity to asso- www.PolkMuseumofArt.org/ Davis said. formance schedule, Kosins signature song “All About College Drive, Avon Park. ciate with others with like classes/.

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Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 www.newssun.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SFCC plans pair of Wayside Shrine workshops

Special to the News-Sun writing. Participants may register in make simple journals and tour the ments. Participants should bring AVON PARK — South Florida Participants will tour the Building B on the Highlands Wildflower Wayside Shrine nature their own cameras and wear com- Community College’s Community Wildflower Wayside Shrine Trail Campus or at any SFCC campus or trail. Participants will learn journal- fortable shoes. Education will hold a Wayside and view the shrine boxes, created center. For more information, con- ing techniques that they can use on All supplies for making the jour- Shrine Nature Writing Workshop by artist Mollie Doctrow, that show- tact Lauren Redick, Community the trail. Mollie Doctrow, curator, nals will be provided. from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday in case some endangered scrub plants. Education at 784-7034. SFCC Museum of Florida Art and Register in Building B on the Building T, Room 20, at the SFCC Afterwards, participants will exper- SFCC is also is offering a Culture (MOFAC), will present SFCC Highlands Campus or at any Highlands Campus. iment with nature writing. Formats Wayside Shrine Visual/Literacy strategies for recording visual SFCC campus or center. Using selections from a wide will include considerations of short Workshop from 9-11 a.m. on observations of nature. She will For more information, call range of Florida authors, Instructor readings, close observations of Tuesday, Jan. 24 in Building T, also explain how to “build” a visu- Lauren Redick, Community Carol Mahler will discuss and illus- nature, and writing exercises. Room 20. al/literary journal page, so that it Education specialist, at 453-6661 or trate the various strategies of nature The registration fee is $20. Participants in this workshop will includes both art and literary ele- 784-7388. Graceland: The rock ’n roll estate Elvis upstairs bedrooms were off other celebrities or rock Presley limits in keeping with Elvis’ stars. Elvis was an icon, and was born tradition of only meeting while his hit records are on Jan. 8, guests on the main floor of valuable on today’s second- 1935 and the home. Graceland visitors ary market, it is his global he died on are only allowed to tour the appeal that has attracted so Aug. 16, main floor and lower areas many collectors to Elvis 1977. He of the main house. objects. left a The most interesting room Elvis made a career out of Art & legacy was the famed Jungle Room connecting with his audi- that con- located just off of the ences. What’s more, his per- Antiques tinues to kitchen. Decorated in typical sonal decisions to serve in Dr. Lori inspire late 1960s/early 1970s era the military and to support many fans to this day. In exotica furniture and acces- American causes contribute Courtesy photo Graceland’s famed ‘Jungle Room.’ addition to his mansion, sories, this room was Elvis’ to his widespread popular Graceland, his mountain of informal music room where appeal. Elvis raised funds to hit records and his popular he played the guitar and help construct Hawaii’s view at Graceland and some from the 1950s thru the sold at auction for $3.3 mil- movies, Elvis still connects sang with his friends. famed U.S.S. Arizona have sold to collectors rang- 1970s. His classic cars are lion. It’s good to be King. with collectors decades after My visit was met with a Memorial, assisted in the ing from $30,000 to on display in a special It’s even better to collect the his untimely death. Beloved few surprises. For instance, I fight against drug abuse, and $300,000. An early career exhibit at Graceland. King. by millions, Elvis was a star did not realize that Elvis was helped underprivileged chil- leather jacket brought In addition, Elvis record- among stars. a twin. I did not know that dren. He was immortalized $37,000 from one collector ings continue to bring high Celebrity Ph.D. antiques apprais- Recently, I made my way he was born in Tupelo, not on a U.S. postage stamp in at a sale. prices. A Sun Record 45 rpm er, author, and award-winning to Memphis, Tenn. to pay Memphis. At Graceland, 1992. The Elvis stamp In the costume exhibition recording of “That’s All TV personality, Dr. Lori presents homage to the King of Rock there were significant yet remains the most publicized area at Graceland, fans can Right” in its original paper antique appraisal events nation- ‘n Roll. Visiting Graceland respectful crowds. The staff stamp in U.S. history, yet its see Elvis’ gold records, sleeve sold for $1,100. wide. As seen on NBC’s The was a truly moving experi- members were true profes- collectible value is rather movie costumes, Priscilla Major fine artists also Tonight Show and Comedy ence. sionals; helpful in every low since so many — over Presley’s wedding gown, and helped to further immortal- Central’s The Daily Show, Dr. Elvis’ famous home is way. 500 million — were distrib- daughter Lisa Marie’s infant ize Elvis. Andy Warhol’s pop Lori appears on Lifetime both a museum and a memo- Collectors are devoted to uted. clothes. art masterpiece of Elvis Television. Visit rial. While the living room Elvis and what some call Many Elvis collectibles Elvis was an avid collec- Presley from 1963 entitled, www.DrLoriV.com, and kitchen certainly were “Elvis-abilia,” in a manner are quite pricey. His bejew- tor of American automobiles, “Single Elvis,” in silkscreen www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, throwbacks to the 1970s, the that differs from that of eled stage costumes are on namely Cadillacs dating ink on a silvered background or call (888) 431-1010.

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News-Sun Sunday, January 15, 2012 www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 Page #B7B ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Birthday Gervais bash set Colbert preps prez run, hosting for Ali transfers PAC to Stewart Golden Boxing legend Globes

turns 70 on Associated Press Tuesday PASADENA, Calif. — Getting ready to host the By BRUCE SCHREINER Golden Globes again, Associated Press Ricky Gervais says he’d LOUISVILLE, Ky. — rather get laughs than Muhammad Ali’s wife gasps — but he cherishes says the boxing great is the gasps, too. still a “big kid” who Gervais drew a sharp enjoys his birthday par- reaction to his jokes as ties. host last year, with actor The three-time heavy- Robert Downey Jr. calling weight boxing champion the evening mean-spirited. will celebrate a milestone He joked Friday that he birthday Tuesday when he came back partly to turns 70. Ali will be sur- “annoy” the people who rounded by friends who said he’d never be invited are gathering Saturday back. The Globes will evening for a private take place today. birthday party at the He said at a news con- Muhammad Ali Center in ference that he’s not try- his hometown of ing to hurt anyone or give Louisville. them a bad night, but ulti- “Muhammad likes cele- mately doesn’t care what brations that involve him people think. He said: “I and are centered around stand by my jokes.” him,” Lonnie Ali said. MCT Asked who his targets Stephen Colbert (left) transfered control of his Super PAC to Comedy Central colleague Jon Stewart Thursday night. “He’s still a big kid in that would be this year, he area. He loves birthdays.” said: “Targets isn’t a word Lonnie Ali said it’s the I’d use. Subjects.” first of five parties for Ali Forming ‘an exploratory committee to lay the over the next couple of Spike Lee to host months. groundwork for my possible candidacy for the Obama fundraiser Lonnie Ali says the in New York champ will be surrounded president of the United States of South Carolina’ by close friends and peo- WASHINGTON (AP) ple who have been fix- By JAKE COYLE loons were released in the repeatedly hinted that it was A Public Policy Polling — Director Spike Lee will tures in his life at the AP Entertainment Writer studio while a graphic a shockingly large amount. survey released Tuesday hold a high-dollar party Saturday night, NEW YORK — Stephen screamed “I’m Doing It!” Colbert has otherwise found that Colbert is polling fundraiser for President including his trainer Colbert isn’t running for Stewart and Colbert been very transparent about ahead of former Utah Gov. Barack Obama next week Angelo president — at least not yet. hashed out the peculiar the PAC’s workings, using it Jon Huntsman in South at his New York home. Dundee. During Thursday night’s legalities of their arrange- to parody the current sys- Carolina. According to the A Democratic official The par- episode of “The Colbert ment. With Colbert’s lawyer tem’s contradictions and survey, Colbert has 5 per- says the president will ty is dou- Report,” Colbert legally (and former chairman of the potential conflicts of inter- cent of the vote and attend the fundraiser for bling as a transferred his super politi- Federal Election est. Political action commit- Huntsman has 4 percent. his re-election bid. About $1,000 per cal action committee to his Commission) Trevor Potter tees stem from a 2010 Upon reading those results 40 people are expected person friend and Comedy Central n hand, they spelled out n “The Report” on there next Thursday, with o Supreme Court decision that o fundraiser cohort Jon Stewart. that while Colbert was legal- Wednesday, Colbert said: tickets costing $35,800 Ali changed the rules of corpo- for the cen- Dropping by from “The ly forbidden from participat- “This just got real.” per person. rate political donations. ter, which is seen as a Daily Show,” Stewart happi- ing in strategy and advertis- legacy to Ali’s humanitar- ly signed the documents and ing with the super PAC, he ian causes. accepted the post, which was could still talk about his FLORIDA HOSPITAL HEARTLAND A/P; 11.25"; 21.5"; Black plus three; process, “The lessons this man ceremonially observed by plans on his TV show and 1/15/12; 0 0 0 1 5 8 8 0 knows innately ... are the the two holding hands and even volunteer for the super things we’re trying to pass bodily transferring the PAC PAC. on to future generations, powers. Stewart declared Colbert to encourage them to be The move potentially vice president of youth out- great and find greatness paves the way for Colbert to reach for the super PAC, within like Muhammad as enter the Republican presi- which was renamed The a young man here in dential primary in South Definitely Not Coordinated Louisville,” Lonnie Ali Carolina, his home state. with Stephen Colbert Super said. Campaigning politicians are PAC. Along with Potter, the The party will include prohibited from simultane- three joined hands like a performances by Grammy ously running super PACs. sports team and — with Award winners David But Colbert only hinted at thick irony — cheered in Foster and John such a decision, which he unison: “Non-coordination!” Mellencamp and others. had grandly hyped ahead of In 2007, Colbert attempted The guest list includes Thursday’s show. In flirting to enter the South Carolina NBC journalists Matt candidate style, he primary but was stymied by Lauer, Ann Curry and announced that he is forming filing fees. The super PAC Bryant Gumbel, Academy “an exploratory committee to could very well eliminate Award winning director lay the groundwork for my any such financial concerns. Leon Gast, three-time possible candidacy for the Colbert hasn’t publically heavyweight boxing president of the United revealed the amount raised champion Lennox Lewis, States of South Carolina.” from viewer contributions by University of Louisville Patriotically colored bal- the PAC, but on Thursday he basketball coach Rick Pitino and University of Kentucky coach John Calipari. Movie Scores: How the critics Also invited to the cele- bration were Josh Fattal, rated the new movies Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd, three American The Associated Press Broadcasting Network, it hikers who were impris- Mark Wahlberg plays a would probably look a lot oned in Iran. master smuggler in like ‘Joyful Noise.”’ Ali sent a letter to the “Contraband,” but he could- Here’s a look at how these Iranian government ask- n’t steal great reviews from movies fared on the top ing for the trio’s release. the nation’s critics this week. review websites as of Friday Lonnie Ali said the The action thriller is open- afternoon. boxing legend has mixed ing to a lukewarm response. Each score is the percent- feelings about the land- AP Movie Critic Christy age of positive reviews for mark birthday. Lemire was on the generous the film: “He’s glad he’s here to side, saying: “This is a solid — “We Need to Talk About turn 70, but he wants to be genre picture that knows Kevin”: Metacritic, 71; reassured he doesn’t look exactly what it is, has no Movie Review Intelligence, 70,” Lonnie Ali said. delusions of grandeur and 76.2; Rotten Tomatoes, 83. The couple chose carries out its task in enter- Average: 76.7. Louisville and the Ali taining and occasionally even — “The Iron Lady”: Center for the first party suspenseful fashion.” She Metacritic, 54; Movie because, “this is his home. gave the movie two and a Review Intelligence: 58.9; This is where he started. half stars out of four. Rotten Tomatoes, 54. These are the people who Faring even worse was Average: 55.6. supported him,” Lonnie “Joyful Noise,” starring — “Contraband”: Ali said. Queen Latifah and Dolly Metacritic, 52; Movie Even with all the plan- Parton as rivals fighting for Review Intelligence: 55.6; ning for the birthday cele- creative control of a small- Rotten Tomatoes, 46. bration, Lonnie Ali is still town church choir. Average: 51.2. unsure what to get her Lemire gave the film one — “Joyful Noise”: husband. and a half stars out of four, Metacritic, 44; Movie “It’s hard to get some- writing: “If some incarnation Review Intelligence: 51.1; thing for someone who of ‘Glee’ were to be devel- Rotten Tomatoes, 39. has everything,” she said. oped for the Christian Average: 44.7.

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Page 8B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 www.newssun.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Branson’s Denny Yeary SFCC MOFAC plans takes SFCC stage Jan. 24 docent meeting Special to the News-Sun tions, concerts, charity roasts, golf tour- Special to the News-Sun variety of educational and AVON PARK — Branson, Mo. naments, special events, comedy clubs, AVON PARK — Do you social opportunities,” said native Denny Yeary and Friends bring night clubs and cruise ships. He has love the visual arts? Do you Mollie Doctrow, SFCC variety to the third performance of appeared with such celebrities as Al have an interest in Florida MOFAC curator. South Florida Community College’s Martino, Bobby Rydell, Jerry Vale, history, archaeology, or cul- “They get a behind the Matinee Series at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Julius LaRosa, and the Four Aces, to ture? scenes look at how exhibits Jan. 24, in the SFCC Theatre for the name but a few. He is also a popular For an enriching, educa- are put together and often Performing Arts, Highlands Campus. face in Las Vegas and recently appeared tional experience become a get to meet and work beside Yeary is known as “Mr. Entertainer” at Caesars Palace. docent for South Florida the artists. and Branson’s best and lowest bass Also taking the stage is Trey Dees. Community College’s “They also get to work singer, having spent over 26 years with He was born and raised in rural south Museum of Florida Art and with a community of people the infamous Blackwood Quartet and central Arkansas, in the same area Culture (MOFAC). who are interested in art and the Foggy River Boys Singing hits “Big where legends such as Glen Campbell, SFCC MOFAC will hold history.” Bad John,” “Ghostriders in the Sky,” Jim Ed Brown, Johnny Cash and a docent meeting and lunch SFCC MOFAC provides and “Elvira,” Yeary’s voice will shake Charlie Rich were born and raised. Courtesy photo for new and returning an exhibition venue for con- Branson, Mo. native Denny Yeary and the rafters. Dees was raised on the music of the Friends bring variety to the third per- MOFAC docents at 11:30 temporary Florida regional With more than 20 years of perform- great days of Vegas, The Grand Ole formance of South Florida Community a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, artists and preserves ing in Branson, Yeary has become a Opry, and Southern gospel He spent 10 College’s Matinee Series at 1:30 p.m. in the SFCC Theatre for the Florida’s history and her- Branson legend. He plays guitar, banjo, years performing around Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Performing Arts Lobby, itage through its art. fiddle, keyboards, and records back-up before moving to Branson, where he SFCC Highlands Campus. The museum also serves vocals on many of Branson’s starsí currently performs his own show at the Lampe and Kiefer Hearing Aid Center, SFCC MOFAC docents as a repository for the dis- recordings. He does voice-overs for the Branson Mall Entertainment Complex. Inc., and The Palms of Sebring greet visitors and provide coveries unearthed by mem- Promenade of Stars Christmas Parade After six seasons, Dees has performed Retirement Community an entertaining and educa- bers of the Kissimmee and other television and radio produc- more than 500 shows in dozens of the- Tickets range from $13 to $17 and tional aspect to the viewing Valley Archaeological and tions. aters, resorts, and festivals in Branson. may be purchased online 24 hours a experience. Historical Conservancy. Joining Yeary on stage is Brad Baer. The show is a must-see for anyone day, seven days a week, at http://per- Docents also have the SFCC MOFAC also offers a Originally from Chicago, Baer gives who enjoys rich laughter and great formances.southflorida.edu. Tickets opportunity to attend train- variety of educational pro- Yeary all he can handle on stage in singing like the Oak Ridge Boys and may also be purchased by calling the ing workshops, learn about grams including its Third Branson and on concert tours. As a the Statler Brothers. Enjoy a stroll SFCC Box Office at 863-784-7178 or exhibits, and visit other Thursdays series and hands- great side man, he has a humor and per- down memory lane with harmonies and by visiting the SFCC Box Office regional art museums. on art workshops. sonality that crowds love, and he plays vocal styles ranging from golden oldies Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m, They volunteer one hour Contact Doctrow, curator, the keyboard to classic country and gospel. located in the front the of the SFCC or more a week during reg- SFCC MOFAC, at 863-784- Also joining Yeary is comedian Pat The 2012 Matinee Series is spon- Theatre for the Performing Arts, 600 ular museum hours. 7240 or by e-mail at doc- Capuzzi. His credits include conven- sored by Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Bassetti, West College Drive, Avon Park. “Docents experience a [email protected]/. PLACES TO WORSHIP

Places to Worship is a paid 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow 6 weeks to 5 years old. Becky School, 9:45 a.m. for all ages; Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” advertisement in the News-Sun ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Gotsch, director. Call 385-4704. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; I Sebring Christian Church, CHURCH OF CHRIST that is published Friday and ship.org. I Florida Avenue Baptist Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Sunday. To find out more infor- I First Baptist Church of Avon Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; I Avon Park Church of Christ, mation on how to place a listing Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Park. Mailing address is 710 W. and Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. David Etherton, Youth Pastor. 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL in this directory, call the News- Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Scott King, Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Nursery available for all services. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. interim youth minister; and Joy Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. I Sunridge Baptist Church, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Loomis, music director. Regular Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 Sunday schedule: 9 a.m. Library 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 and Valerie, across from Florida service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities APOSTOLIC open; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, pas- night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by are available at every service. Bible 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 11 Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. tor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing I Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and Greater Faith Apostolic a.m. Children’s Church; Wednesday night programs for Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 Seasons, a men’s grief support Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake Wednesday schedule: 6 p.m. Bible children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. a.m.; and Sunday Evening Service, group, meets at 1:30 p.m. Placid, FL 33852. invites you to Study and Prayer; 6:30p.m. Adult I Independent Baptist Church, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Wednesdays. Alzheimers classes for all ages. Church phone: come worship with us in spirit and Choir Practice; 6:00 p.m. children’s 5704 County Road 17 South, Study, and Youth, 6:30 Caregivers Support Group meets 453-4692. truth at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. children’s Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday p.m.Nursery provided. For informa- at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, I Sebring Parkway Church of Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. mission groups. Call 453-6681 for School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, tion, call 382-3695. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. For information contact (239) 671- Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, details. Primera Mision Bautista, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Phone 382-6676. 0390. Pastor Travis Vanderford. Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park, Wednesday service, 7 p.m. I First Christian Church, 1016 would like to extend an invitation Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. Regular Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- CATHOLIC W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., Bible sion-minded, King James Bible 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the for you and your family to visit with ASSEMBLY OF GOD I Study; 11 a.m., Worship Service. Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone Our Lady of Grace Catholic Web at www.firstchristianap.com. us here at Sebring Parkway. Our Wednesday schedule: 7 p.m., Bible 655-1899. Bus transportation. Church, 595 East Main St., Avon I Christ Fellowship Church Our motto is “Jesus is First at First hours of service are: Sunday Bible study.I I Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas (Assembly of God), 2935 New Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship First Baptist Church of Lake 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil Life Way. Bearing His Name; Senior Minister; Bible School 9 Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine off of Miller at the west end of Lake Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Preaching His Doctrine; and a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- June) “Where the old fashion p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping studies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery way between Sebring and Lake gospel is preached.” Sunday and 10:30 a.m. in English. God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday provided for all events. Service, 7 p.m. Placid). Your place for family, School begins at 9:45 a.m.; Weekday mass at 8 a.m. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, I First Christian Church friends and faith. Sunday morning Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. (Disciples of Christ), 510 worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery Sunday Evening Service is at 6 Saturday. Religious Education CHURCH OF Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of is provided for both services with p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), NAZARENE Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the for grades K through 8th. 0924. Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- changing Bible Study for all ages church at 699-0671 for more infor- Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 I First Assembly of God, 4301 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. I starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor mation. p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights First Church of the Nazarene Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday Allen Altvater leads the youth in I grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday Maranatha Baptist Church School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, their quest to become more like 35 Maranatha Blvd., Wednesday. School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship (GARBC), 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east I St. Catherine Catholic Church, and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Thursday, Praise and Worship, Sunday: Sunday school begins at address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 33870, 385-0049; fax, 385-5169; 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, youth worship in the youth facility, a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 email, [email protected]; web- ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 and missions training for all chil- Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week p.m. site, www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. service at 6 p.m. Wednesday p.m. Phone 385-6431. dren. Call the church at 655-1524. service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily I First Baptist Church of Lake Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., José González, V.F., evening service is at 7 p.m. with Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald [email protected]; Parochial CHRISTIAN & special services for children and Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal Webber and Associate Pastors Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- BAPTIST adults. Special services once a Palm St., Lake Placid, FL 33852 Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), MISSIONARY I Avon Park Lakes Baptist (863) 465-3721, Website: Phone 382-4301. Rev. J. Peter Sheehan; Decons, ALLIANCE month for seniors (Prime Time) and Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., www.fbclp.com. Email: informa- I Parkway Free Will Baptist Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry and Ladies ministries. If you need any Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, [email protected]. Sunday services - Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. Parish I The Alliance Church of more information, call 453-4851. Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- Traditional Service 9 a.m., Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, I First Church of the Nazarene cally based. Sunday worship serv- Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. church where the “Son” always Monday-Friday. Masses – Daily Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Masses 8 a.m. and noon Monday- Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. Nursery facilities are available. Senior Sunday Night at 6 p.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. Weekend services: Sunday School meets at Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Wednesday Activities: Family din- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and Masses 4 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 5 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer ner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reser- Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Saturday Spanish Mass (Holy Worship Service meets at 10:30 worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. vations required). Prayer meeting, p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 Family Youth Center), 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are cen- Youth Intersections, and MaxKidz p.m. on the last Sunday of each a.m. Sunday, noon Sunday Sunday meets at 6 p.m. (off site); p.m. Classes for adult children and tered for all ages. Choir practice at Extreme meet at 6:15 p.m. The month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- Mass; 5 p.m. Sunday English Wednesday Prayer Gathering youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim 5 p.m. Sunday. Church phone: church is at 119 E. Royal Palm St., tor. Church phone: 382-3552. Family Mass (Holy Family Youth meets at 6 p.m. 452-6556. Lake Placid. For information, call Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated Center). Confession: every Taylor. I Bethany Baptist Church 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. with the National Association of Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. or first Friday (GARBC) We are located at the I First Baptist Church of Lorida Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. of the month 7:15-7:45 a.m., or by CHRISTIAN SCIENCE corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. I Sparta Road Baptist Church, appointment with any priest. CHURCHES OF route) in Avon Park. Join us Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. I St. James Catholic Church, I Christian Science Church, 146 Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- for all ages. Sunday worship serv- Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. CHRIST IN fee and doughnuts, followed with ices are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael morning worship and Sunday Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. Preschool care is provided at the Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening J. Cannon. Mass schedule: school. Testimonial meetings at CHRISTIAN UNION Sunday morning worship service 11 a.m. worship service. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - 4 p.m. each second and fourth begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening Wednesday evening Bible Study Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 Wednesday. A free public reading I Community Bible Church - worship service is at 6 p.m. On and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., provided. For information, call 382- a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 room/bookstore, located in the Churches of Christ in Christian Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen followed by adult choir rehearsal. 0869. a.m. December thru Easter - church, is open before and after Union, (Orange Blossom ministry and the Catylist class From September the AWANA I Southside Baptist Church Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., church services. The Bible and the Conference Center) 1400 C-17A (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult groups meet. First Lorida is the (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 Christian Science textbook, Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 “Place to discover God’s love.” For Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor. a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 ‘Science and Health with Key to North (truck route), Avon Park. p.m. For more information go to more information about the church Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy Presenting Jesus Christ as the www.bethanybaptistap.com or call or the ministries offered, call 655- a.m.; Morning Worship Service, a.m. are our only preachers. All are wel- answer for time and eternity. the church office at 863-452-1136. 1878. 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 come to come and partake of the Sunday morning worship service, I Faith Missionary Baptist I First Baptist Church, Sebring, p.m. Wednesday: Student ministry, comfort, guidance, support and Church, off State Road 17 North of 200 E. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 6:30 p.m.; Awana kindergarten CHRISTIAN healing found in the lesson-ser- 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; mons. Junior Church activities at same Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning David E. Richardson, senior pas- Adult Midweek Prayer and Bible I Eastside Christian Church, time for K-6 grade. Sunday School Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening tor; Rev. Joe Delph, associate pas- Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for under 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday tor, minister of youth and activities; age 3 is available at all services. 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 (Transportation available.) Sunday Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation and Rev. Nuno Norberto, associate Provisions for handicapped and on County Road 621), 465-7065. CHURCH OF evening praise and worship serv- available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. pastor, minister of music and senior hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385- Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. BRETHREN Phone 386-5055. adults. Group Bible Studies, 9:15 0752. Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening I Fellowship Baptist Church, a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; I Spring Lake Baptist Church, Worship Celebration with the I Church of the Brethren, 700 S. prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; “Where the Bible is Always Open.” Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. youth activities at 7 p.m. 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Pastor Richard Schermerhorn, a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 Wednesday night programs at the 7408 Valencia Road; 655-2610. Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. please come worship with us. Don a.m.; Wednesday: Evening ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” p.m. Phone 385-1597. p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: Mother’s Day Out for children age Lake Village II entrance. Sunday “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and 452-0088.

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Martin (Bantam) Safran Foer (Mariner) (Random House) PLACES TO WORSHIP I Christ Lutheran Church Avon I Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Sunday Celebration Service, choir, 3:15 p.m.; grades 6-12 hand- Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- EPISCOPAL Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Nursery and Children’s Church. bells, 3:15 p.m. Bible Counseling ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High 33872. Sunday: American Sign Weekly Classes, Christian available by appointment, 699- Sebring. For more information, visit I The Episcopal Church of the School. Sunday Divine Worship is Language: First Worship sermon, Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer 0132. Call the church office for the Web site www.salvationarmy- Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- songs signed first and second Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. more information about the classes sebring.com or call Major Bruce with Holy Communion. Coffee hour ebrated every week with traditional Worship services. First Worship Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior offered. Nursery is provided for Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. following services. Newcomers Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship minister transforming lives from babies and toddlers; while young welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to ordinary to extraordinary. children up to second grade have a [email protected] Web site: fee and refreshments follows wor- 2 years old) and Sunday school I The Way Church, 1005 N. special Children’s Church offered redeemeravon.com. The church is ship. Come worship and fellowship classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday during the worship service to help UNITED METHODIST at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park with us. For information call Pastor p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. school and worship service at 9 them grow in their spiritual knowl- I (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see Wednesday: Children ages 4 years a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- edge. First United Methodist Church, Boulevard, across from Wells christlutheranavonpark.org. through fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The I Spring Lake Presbyterian 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Dodge.) I Faith Lutheran Church – 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Way is a church family who gathers Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy for contemporary worship, teaching Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, McQuaid, associate pastor. Web of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Faith Child Development Center, site www.bfcsebring.com. Church ship. Come early and stay after for Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Contemporary Worship in the FLC Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy 385-3232. Rev. Gary Kindle, pas- office 385-1024. fellowship time. Child care and chil- second Thursday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek tor. Traditional Worship service, 8 I Calvary Church, 1825 dren’s church are provided. September through June. Board of and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. a.m. Sunday; Sunday Praise Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays Sunday School for all ages at 9 Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. 33872; 386-4900. An independent Way – A place for you. Office Monday of the month. Choir with Rick Heilig, youth director. Communion is served the first, third community church. Sunday morn- Phone:471-6140, Church Cell a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. rehearses at 7 p.m. each The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. and fifth Sunday of the month. ing worship, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Phone:381-6190. Email: theway Wednesday, September through service is broadcast over WITS service ends. Wednesday: Adult Sunday school and Bible classes: Bible study, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday [email protected]. Web site: April. Presbyterian Women meet at 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Worship service evening service, 6 p.m.; www.TheWayChurch.org 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the available at all services. always welcome. The Rev. Jim is broadcast at 8 a.m. on WITS Wednesday Prayer and Bible month. Organist: Richard Wedig. I Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- 1340 AM each Sunday. Study, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lester Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. First United Methodist Church, 7649, for more information. Educational opportunities include Osbeck. A small friendly church PRESBYTERIAN Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon I St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal weekly adult Bible studies. Faith’s waiting for your visit. [email protected], Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is I Christian Training Ministries I Covenant Presbyterian Church Web site, http://slpc.embarq James Weiss, Pastor, Sunday Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., space.com. School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson, Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. County Road 17 on Simpson Sebring, 33872-2113. A a.m. Bible study third Tuesday of Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., to noon Saturday. All are warmly Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 Congregation of the Presbyterian every month at 6 p.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday welcome in the Faily of Faith. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Church in America. Sunday morn- SEVENTH-DAY Shawl Ministry on the second and evening: Holy Communion with I Good Shepherd Lutheran p.m. A nursery and children’s ing worship: Informal service, 8 ADVENTIST fourth Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Healing Service, 6 p.m. Child care Church (AALC) American church are provided. The church is a.m.; traditional service, 10:30 for women who love God and cro- a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; I available at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 Association of Lutheran part of Christian International Avon Park Seventh-day cheting. Visit us at our church Web a.m. Sunday service. Come see Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, Ministries Network, a full gospel, evening service, 6:30 p.m. Adventist Church, 1410 West site: www.fumcap.org. what makes us different. Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, non-denominational ministry. Linda Wednesday evening Prayer Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: I Memorial United Methodist pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 M. Downing, minister, lindadown- Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- a.m. Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, [email protected], Sabbath ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, GRACE BRETHREN Nursery provided. Social activities: associate minister, caseydown 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Choir, Missions, Evangelism. [email protected]. Church phone: 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@stra- Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Phone 385-2346. 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm to.net; Web site: Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- I New Life Evangelical Lutheran forme.com www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. Community Service hours on assistant. Sunday schedule: 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a I Grace Bible Church, 4541 Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Congregation of the Evangelical Thunderbird Road, (second church 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, I First Presbyterian Church the first Sunday of each month. 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Worship services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid with the Wisconsin Evangelical 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Senior Pastor Paul Boling. Walker Service at 10:45 a.m.; New Song City” Children’s Ministry throughout Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 entrances on LaGrande), Avon Memorial Academy Christian worship service at 10:45 a.m. all services, and there are variosu Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. School offering education for Loving nursery care provided every other classes for teens, married a.m. For more information, call Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible The Rev. Robert Johnson is the kindergarten through 12th grades. Sunday morning. Middle School couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or Academy Adult Investigating Truth; pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; ALL ARE WELCOME. Website is Youth, 4 p.m.; High School Youth, studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day visit the Web site at www.newlife first and third Tuesday, Prayer Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; www.discoverjesus.org 5:30 p.m. We offer Christ-centered Care, Preschool and After-School sebring.com. Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 I Sebring Seventh-Day Sunday school classes, youth pro- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For I Resurrection Lutheran Church Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Adventist Church, 2106 N. State grams, Bible studies, book studies registration call: 385-3111). Check - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. us out on the Web at www.sebring- Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. College Ministry. p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Christian fellowship. Church grace.org. Grodzinski. Sunday service at 9:30 www.GBCconnected.org business meeting, 1 p.m. second Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- office, 465-2422 or www.memori- a.m. Sunday school will resume in I Highlands Community Church, Wednesday; Sarah Circle business ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. alumc.com. Lakeview Christian the fall. Coffee and fellowship hour a casual contemporary church, meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Community service: every Monday School, VPK to grade 5; 465-0313. INTERDENOMINATIONAL follow the service. Midweek meets at 3005 New Life Way. Women’s Ministries Combined 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. I St. John United Methodist Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, I World Harvest and Restoration ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World Be a part of a warm, caring church Pastor Amado Luzbet. Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. Ministries, (non-denominational) phone number is 453-6858. classes. Small groups meet family with traditional services, fol- Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. I 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Trinity Lutheran Church - throughout the week. Church lowing biblical truth. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult I 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. First Presbyterian Church, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Linhart. ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, THE CHURCH OF Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday LATTER DAY SAINTS and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; services. Phone 382-1736. prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: School director; and Noel Johnson, Lake Placid (at Lake Placid Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Tuesday: I The Church of Jesus Christ of W.H. Rogers. minister of youth and family life. Christian School), Pastor Juanita Grief Support Group, 1 p.m.; Youth Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand www.stjohnsebring.org I Worship schedule after Easter Folsom. Sunday morning service, Group (middle and high school), Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) Spring Lake United Methodist through December: Worship serv- 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Adult 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, LUTHERAN ice 9 a.m., and Education Hour, School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; Choir Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Nursery avail- Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- I Atonement Lutheran Church January through Easter: Worship information at www.juanitafolsom able during worship. Call the History Center (863) 382-1822. ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., ministries.com. church office for more information Sunday Services: Sacrament meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Education Hour 9:45 a.m. I Union Congregational Church, and other classes. Rev. Darrell A. Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, Traditional Service with Holy 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL Peer, pastor. Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Thursday. Church office phone: I third and fifth Sunday each month, Communion each first and third 33825. Sunday worship services First Presbyterian Church, Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- 655-0040. and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- Sunday. Non-Traditional Service are at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 ond and fourth Sunday of each each second, fourth and fifth the Millennium Church. Sunday Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: director. Worship service at 9:30 ices Wednesday evenings during We also offer a Saturday service at the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 UNITED CHURCH a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every Lent and Advent. Call church office 6 p.m. with Pastor Tiger Gullett in ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys OF CHRIST Sunday. Coffee hour on the first for additional Worship times and the Millennium Church. tional worship is at 8 and 9:30 a.m. and Girls, second and fourth and third Sunday of each month. special holiday services. Other Nursery/child care is available for in the sanctuary; contemporary Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. I Emmanuel United Church of Council meeting on the first activities and groups include: all services. Senior Pastor is Bill worship is at 11 a.m. Sunday Christ, Jesus didn’t reject people, Monday of month; Ladies Group Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web school classes for adults is at 9:15 neither do we. Join us for worship WELCA meets at noon second Men’s Fellowship Group, Small page at www.weareunion.org. All and 10:45 a.m. and for all ages, THE SALVATION every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Monday of month with lunch. Bring Group Bible Studies as scheduled; teachings are taken from the adults and children, at 9:45 a.m. in ARMY you’ll be embraced by a compas- a dish to pass. Church Vegetable Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Manufacturer’s Handbook - The the educational building. sionate congregation that is all- Garden Club meets as needed. Group activities (call for meeting Holy Bible. Come join us. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m., youth I The Salvation Army – Center Labyrinth Prayer Garden open times and dates). Visit us online at: I Unity Life Enrichment Centre, group (middle and high school), for Worship. Sunday: Sunday inclusive. We’re at the corner of seven days a week to congretation www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. new location, 10417 Orange and nursery and children’s ministry; School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- Hammock and Hope. Choir and and community. Like to sing? 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Page 10B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 www.newssun.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Showtime making Cheney doc

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The dimensional look at Cheney. Showtime television network says it is Last weekend, Cutler placed ads in the preparing a new documentary on former Vice Casper Star-Tribune newspaper asking resi- President Dick Cheney. dents if they had any footage or still pictures Showtime said Thursday that filmmaker of Cheney. The former vice president lived in R.J. Cutler, who made “The War Room” Wyoming as a teen and attended the about Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign in University of Wyoming. He represented 1992, will make the film. Cutler called Wyoming in Congress from 1979 to 1989. Cheney, who was George W. Bush’s vice “Maybe somebody has a home video president, “perhaps the single most influen- somewhere that we haven’t heard about that tial non-president in the nation’s political we’d just like to see,” said Ryan Gallagher, history.” He promised a balanced and multi- associate producer at Actual Reality Pictures.

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BY CHRISTY LEMIRE Eleven” (1960) allowed him her. AP Movie Critic to play it smooth as master Will Smith LOS ANGELES — thief Danny Ocean, while The former Fresh Prince Everyone wants to be a the political thriller “The of Bel-Air transformed him- multi-hyphenate. No one Manchurian Candidate” self into a two-time Oscar wants to be pigeonholed. (1962) probably provided nominee, going from catchy And so basketball players try him with his greatest per- rap tunes and sitcom laughs to be rappers and rappers try formance. to heavyweight roles in to be basketball players. “Ali” and “The Pursuit of Jessica Simpson sells shoes Bette Midler Happyness.” Smith is the and Jennifer Lopez sells per- The Divine Miss M forged epitome of a movie star, fume. her career belting out tunes with talent and charm for But while actors often try on Broadway, at nightclubs days. He’s proven he can do to be singers — Eddie and in bathhouses (with a it all, from comedy (the Murphy’s “Party All the then-unknown Barry “Men in Black” movies) to Time,” anyone? — singers Manilow as her accompa- action (the “Bad Boys” also frequently venture into nist) — a petite woman with movies) to romance acting. Sometimes they a larger-than-life stage pres- (“Hitch”) to sci-fi (”I Am carve out impressive second ence. But she wowed the Legend”) to serious dramas careers for themselves; world with her acting abili- (“Seven Pounds”). But his sometimes, they’re Britney ties in her first major film first major role, in 1993’s Spears in “Crossroads.” role in 1979’s “The Rose,” “Six Degrees of Separation,” This week, we see several playing a self-destructive, showed he was confident musicians who’ve made the drug-addicted rock star enough to juggle multiple transition from the recording inspired by Janis Joplin. The genres within the same film. studio to the big screen. performance earned her an At this point, I would say Queen Latifah and Dolly Oscar nomination for best he’s crossed over so com- Parton co-star in the gospel actress; a second nomination pletely, he’s known more for comedy “Joyful Noise,” would come for 1991’s “For his acting than for his music. while Mark Wahlberg plays the Boys.” Standout comic a master smuggler in roles include “Down and Out Justin Timberlake “Contraband.” So here’s a in Beverly Hills,” I was very tempted to put look at five great music stars “Outrageous Fortune” and Dwight Yoakam in this spot. who became great actors. “The First Wives Club.” And Or Mos Def, or even Ice For sake of argument, per- just try to watch “Beaches” Cube. But JT is just too formers like Barbra without crying. Streisand, Liza Minnelli and powerful. He has long since even the aforementioned Cher transcended his “Mickey J.Lo, who had their roots in Mouse Club” and boy-band both art forms simultaneous- She’s a diva who’s had origins to become not just a ly, don’t count. We’re talk- highs and lows and been formidable solo performer ing about people who were around forever. But Cher but also an actor of surpris- primarily known as singers was a singer and variety tel- ing range. Following dramat- (or rappers, etc.) and made evision star (with then-hus- ic supporting roles in “Alpha the leap: band Sonny Bono) known Dog” and “Black Snake for her big, flamboyant per- Moan,” he was charismatic church page; 5.542"; 7.1"; Black; church page dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 8 Frank Sinatra sonality before putting as hell as the ambitious Sean together a string of strong, Parker in “The Social The Chairman of the eclectic film performances in Network.” This year, he Board was, of course, a the ‘80s and ‘90s, including proved he can be both a major pop star who caused a “Mask,” “The Witches of romantic lead (”Friends With frenzy among screaming Eastwick” and “Tea With Benefits”) and an action star bobbysoxers in the 1940s Mussolini.” She won a best- (”In Time”), while reinforc- before crafting a major actress Oscar as the hard- ing his strengths as a come- movie career for himself. headed Loretta in 1987’s dian (“Bad Teacher”). And Sinatra won an Academy “Moonstruck” (and before then there are his “Saturday Award for best supporting that was nominated for best Night Live” appearances, actor in 1953’s “From Here supporting actress for 1983’s which — granted — spoof to Eternity” and earned a “Silkwood”). Her last film his pop-star youth, but they best-actor nomination for role was ... well, it was pro- also allow him to show off 1955’s “The Man With the viding the voice of a lioness that sharp comic timing. Golden Arm.” Early film under Kevin James’ care in roles naturally were in musi- 2011’s “Zookeeper.” But Think of any other examples? cals, including “Anchors Cher is always full of sur- Share them with AP Movie Aweigh” (1945) and “On the prises, so — as her Critic Christy Lemire through Town” (1949) with Gene “Burlesque” ballad goes — Twitter: Kelly. The original “Ocean’s we haven’t seen the last of http://twitter.com/christylemire.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 Page 11B ENVIRONMENT CROSSWORD SOLUTION A delicate balance: the Everglades snail kite and the Florida apple snail The Everglades snail kite, a hawk that soars through our southern marshes, has a diet that consists mainly of the Florida apple snail. This medium-sized hawk has a wing span of News From about 45 inches and a slender, hooked beak. The Preferring an area Watershed that is a relatively Corine Burgess open freshwater marsh, its diet requires adequate populations of apple snails. In addition, they require some brush and trees where they can perch and DR. LEE, IKE; 3.639"; 2"; Black; 1/15/12; nest. The water level must be suffi- 0 0 0 1 5 8 8 7 Courtesy photo ciently stable to prevent loss of the The Everglades snail kite has a diet that consists mainly of the Florida apple food supply through drying out of the snail. Exotic species of snails have moved in to many marshes and taken over, surface. Unfortunately, drainage of leaving declining numbers of this important creature. The well being of both crea- some of the marshes has destroyed tures is vital to their survival. many of the areas that the hawk and apple snails would normally dwell. Another problem for the Everglades native. The Florida apple snail is dis- The Florida apple snail also con- kite is that many of the marshes are tinguished from the others by its low, tributes as a food source for other crea- covered with water hyacinth. The kites rounded shell spike. tures such as turtles, fish, alligators and feed by sight and must be able to visu- In contrast to the native snails, the wading birds. The value of this snail is ally see the snails in the water. invasive varieties feed on many types not only its uniqueness, but that it is Therefore, when the water is covered of aquatic and terrestrial plants. One of the favorite food of the Everglades kite. by these invasive plants, the area is the favorite foods of channeled apple Like everything else in nature, it is APPLE A DAY HEALTH FOOD; 3.639"; 2"; Black; useless to the hawk that is so dependent snails (the exotic kind) is rice and it is all a delicate balance. One species apple day; 0 0 0 1 5 8 9 2 on these snails for food. considered a serious problem in many depends on another for its survival. The Florida apple snail is the largest areas. In addition, they can host the rat Thus, just looking at the scenario of the freshwater snail in North America and lung worm that can be problematic to Everglades snail kite and the Florida gets its name from the large, rounded humans. These species can survive out apple snail, we see that in order for shell that houses it. These snails are of water and can hibernate in the mud both to survive, we must conserve our unique in that they have both a gill and during the cold months. marshes for their habitat, their food an air sac that functions as a lung. They As you can imagine, this is a prob- sources and their feeding grounds. lay their eggs in clusters on a solid lem for the Florida apple snail, since Who would have thought that a snail object above the waterline usually in the invasive variety is in competition the size of golf ball could be so impor- April or May. In order for the apple for food and space. To complicate mat- tant? snail to reproduce, they require water ters futher, these exoitc snails have few depths of 4-8 inches. So if the water if any natural enemies. In addition, the Corine Burgess is and Environmental AFFORDABLE CARE**********; 3.639"; 8"; level is low, the reproduction process channeled apple snail will continually Specialist for the Highlands County Parks Black; IO25419; 0 0 0 1 5 8 9 7 could be eliminated for the year. eat the native vegetation in an area, and Natural Resources Department. Guest columns are the opinion of the writer, not Although, there are three species of even until it is gone, leaving little for necessarily those of the News-Sun. apple snails in Florida, only one is the native snail to feast on.

Nuke plant opponents voice concerns By MITCH STACY ‘“This project would take Florida back “Nuclear power is not the Associated Press answer to global warming,” CRYSTAL RIVER — 100 years, when we viewed wetlands Ringenberg told the judges. Opponents of two proposed as worthless’ “It is not clean, it is not green, nuclear power reactors in it is not safe and it is not west-central Florida told a renewable.” LEE BIDGOOD JR. Nuclear Regulatory Many of the 50 or so people environmental activist Commission panel on who attended the hearing at a Thursday that the units will The Nuclear Information ty spokesman Tim Leijedal Crystal River hotel said they upset the delicate balance of and Resource Center, as well said. Water will be expelled to supported the project, includ- the rural area’s water system as two Florida environmental the Gulf of Mexico via anoth- ing two commissioners from and present a health risk. groups, formally challenged er pipeline. The site includes Levy County, population Supporters of Progress Progress Energy’s assertion 722 acres of wetlands from a 41,000, whose tax base and Energy’s plan to build the that the reactors at the 3,000- former timber-harvesting economy would benefit. Also, electricity-generating reactors acre site would have only a area. Progress Energy has been a in Levy County, about 10 small impact on area wet- While supporters see good corporate neighbor and miles northeast of the utility’s lands, the floodplain, ground- nuclear energy as a way to “major participant in protect- existing nuclear plant in water and wildlife. reduce dependence on foreign ing the environment” around Crystal River, said the compa- “This project would take fuel and cut climate-changing the existing Crystal River ny has a good environmental Florida back 100 years, when air pollution, critics cite such plant, said John Siefert of the track record and that the new we viewed wetlands as worth- problems as ever-increasing Citrus County Economic plant will bolster the area’s less,” said 90-year-old Lee construction costs, the still Development Council. meager tax base. Bidgood Jr., who described unsolved issue of spent-fuel Robert Smith, who said his The hearing before a three- himself as a longtime envi- disposal and potential radia- home near Inglis would be judge panel of the Atomic ronmental activist. tion hazards if something just over a mile from one of Safety and Licensing Board “Let’s save some wet- goes wrong, such as Japan’s the proposed reactors, com- — the judicial arm of the lands.” nuclear disaster following an plained that Progress Energy NRC — addressed a legal Progress Energy said the earthquake and tsunami. has been slow to answer his challenge to Progress plant will pump water for its Dr. Lynn Ringenberg, rep- questions about how the plant Energy’s application to cooling towers three miles resenting Physicians for will affect his family’s health, license the plants. The NRC is from the Cross Florida Barge Social Responsibility, said the quality of well water and expected to complete an envi- Canal. Only 1 percent of the new nuclear units just aren’t other issues. ronmental impact statement water for the plant would be worth the risk. It’s been “Any of you people who this spring and a formal trial pumped from the delicate proven, she said, that even want to live 6,800 feet from a on the challenge could happen Floridan Aquifer, mostly for low levels of radiation can nuclear site, come on up and as early as October. drinking and other uses, utili- cause cancer. hurrah for it,” Smith said.

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MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on it,” Gold said. “We ought to be able to state Thursday urged federal and state environmen- clearly what we can do and can’t do.” tal officials to take real, concrete steps toward The hearing was the latest of many in a reducing pollution in the Everglades and lawsuit originally filed in 2004 by the move away from the court battles that have Miccosukee Indian tribe — whose reservation stalled progress for more than two decades. is in the Everglades — claiming state and fed- Saying he is committed to holding govern- eral agencies have repeatedly failed to ment’s “feet to the fire,” U.S. District Judge enforce Clean Water Act standards in the vast Alan Gold pressed the U.S. Environmental wetlands. An even older lawsuit over many of Protection Agency and the state of Florida to the same issues dates to 1988. work out the differences in competing Last year under Gold’s watch, the EPA pro- Everglades restoration plans and come up posed a new $1 billion restoration plan with a guaranteed way to pay for the costly focused on expanding huge manmade, buffer- work. ing marshes used to filter phosphorous from “Elsewise, what we’re doing is going the water before it flows into the Everglades. around in circles, again, trying to fine-tune The phosphorous comes from fertilizer used something without the ability to implement on farms such as sugar plantations. C M Y K

Page 12B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 www.newssun.com CHALK TALK Highlands County teachers awarded Splash! grants

Special to the News-Sun conduct in-class and field water ponds in and out of the Six Highlands County investigations to learn what classroom. teachers were awarded impacts water quality. This year 157 Splash! Splash! school grants — Cheryl Moffat, Career grants were awarded across through the Southwest Academy, will receive $864. the District’s 16-county Florida Water Management Students will conduct field region to educate students on District. studies, learning about the Florida’s water. Mary Margaret Hull, effects of agriculture on The goal of the Splash! District lead communications water quality. school grant program is to coordinator, attributes the — Tanya Koehler, Cracker provide teachers with fund- effectiveness of the grant Trail Elementary School, will ing to enhance student MCT program in Highlands receive $2,973. Students will knowledge of freshwater Nomvuyo Mzamane, a South African native, speaks to girls at the Oprah Winfrey County to the strong partner- conduct water tests, learning resources issues. Splash! Leadership Academy for Girls that opened recently in South Africa. Mzamane resigned ship with Highlands County about the water cycle, water- school grants provide up to as assistant head of operations at Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia to become the academy’s permanent head. Schools. Dorothea sheds, water conservation $3,000 per school on a reim- Strickland, Highlands and water quality. bursement basis and are County science curriculum — Kathy Robinson, Lake available to public, charter Winfrey celebrates 1st graduates specialist, serves as the Country Elementary School, and private school teachers. District’s liaison to teachers will receive $2,999. Students Past Splash! grant projects and helped get the word out. will build a hydroponic gar- include student monitoring from South Africa girls’ academy “The District recognizes den and visit a local commer- of local water quality, envi- Associated Press ated did well enough to people in most countries.” the critical role STEM educa- cial farm to see water-con- ronmental field studies and HENLEY-ON-KLIP, qualify for university study. Another new class starts tion — science, technology, serving farming on a large outreach campaigns designed South Africa — Oprah “We’re taking a victory at Winfrey’s school next engineering and mathematics scale. to encourage water conserva- Winfrey makes no apolo- lap here, for transforma- week. But to help more — plays in preparing stu- — Lydia Tubbs, Lake tion. gies for spending millions tion,” Winfrey said. “Every young Africans, Winfrey dents for the future,” said Placid Middle School, will In addition to Splash! on an elite school for single girl is going to leave said she would be working Hull. “With the help of the receive $2,999. Students will grant funding, the District underprivileged South here with something greater with established philanthro- grant program, students will conduct a field study of the offers free teacher profes- African girls. But she’s also to offer the world than her pies to identify schools learn the importance of pro- Peace River through the sional development work- looking for ways to make body.” around the developing tecting and conserving Hardee County Outdoor shops and curriculum materi- her money stretch further to South Africa is struggling world that can be strength- Florida’s water resources Classroom, observing aquifer als. The publications are cor- help more struggling to overcome the inequalities ened with money. through STEM-based educa- modeling. related to Florida’s Next Africans. of apartheid, which ended She hopes to adapt some tion projects.” — JoLynne Crout, Park Generation Sunshine State Winfrey spoke Friday on in 1994. The country has of the practices of her The Highlands County Elementary School, will Science Standards and can the eve of the first gradua- too few schools at all lev- school, including creating awardees are: receive $3,000. Students will also be ordered on the tion at her school. Of the 75 els, and many lack such strong support networks for — Cedric Bullard, Avon investigate the cause-and- District’s website at students who started at the basics as libraries and are students. Park High School, will effect relationships of natural WaterMatters.org/publica- Oprah Winfrey Leadership staffed by undereducated “It takes a lot of support, receive $1,416. Students will systems and build mock tions/. Academy for Girls in 2007, teachers. it takes a whole team,” she 72 who will graduate Earlier this week, a stam- said, saying teachers and Saturday. pede at a Johannesburg uni- communities would have to Wesson graduates from Texas A&M All are headed to univer- versity campus killed a be active participants. sities in South Africa and mother who had accompa- Her focus on girls was the United States to pursue nied her son to an in-person not among the strategies Special to the News-Sun Business School to complete his mas- such studies as medicine, application day. Thousands she would change. Winfrey Snyder High School graduate J.W. ter’s degree in management informa- law, engineering and eco- were vying for a few hun- said studies have shown Wesson graduated summa cum laude tion systems. He is a software develop- nomics. dred spots at the university. helping girls helps entire from Texas A&M University on Dec. er for Capsher Technolegies in College Across South Africa, Winfrey, who spent $40 communities, in part 16 with a major in computer science. Station. He is the son of Jay and more than half a million million on her campus, said because girls and women Wesson, who was the SHS Tammy Wesson, and the grandson of members of the class of her focus was “just to give back so much. Valedictorian, will attend Texas Mays Judy and Frank Welch of Avon Park. 2011 disappeared before the change one girl, affect one “I know what it’s like to 496,000 remaining took person’s life.” But she be a poor girl with your their final exams. Only a acknowledged hers “is not a heart’s desire to do well in Archaeologist Ryan Murphy to quarter of those who gradu- sustainable model for most the world,” she added. speak at SFCC on Thursday HIGHLANDS LITTLE THEATRE PP; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; 1/11-22; 0 0 0 1 5 7 5 0 Special to the News-Sun including Dr. Adeline pology. He is a candidate for AVON PARK — Bullard, Dr. George Luer, a master’s in arts degree in Archaeologist Ryan Murphy and Marion Almy. It was con- humanities with a concentra- will present “The Cottage cluded that the site had been tion in history from Hill Midden: A Late Archaic abandoned around 1275 B.C. California State University. Shell Ring in Sarasota,” dur- and was repopulated several Murphy also holds certifi- ing the Kissimmee hundred years later by the cates in museum studies, Archaeological and early Manasota Culture. non-profit management, Historical Conservancy’s Shell rings dating to the Late grant proposal writing, and Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Archaic can be found along business administration. Thursday in Building G, the coast in the Southeastern Currently, he is the curator Room 102, South Florida United States between South for Historic Spanish Point in Community College Carolina and Florida. Osprey, responsible for the Highlands Campus. The pres- These unique features pro- management and care of a entation is free and open to vide archaeologists with nearly 20,000 object collec- the public. some of the earliest examples tion, the preservation of sev- The Hill Cottage Midden is of monument construction eral historic buildings, as a Late Archaic Shell Ring within the region, suggesting well as the ongoing conserva- that is part of the Palmer Site an increasing social complex- tion of the Palmer Site in Sarasota County. The site ity. (8S502). is significant and has been Murphy graduated from For more information, call studied by a number of pro- the University of Central Anne Reynolds at 863-441- fessional archaeologists Florida majoring in anthro- 3966.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, January 15, 2012 Page 13B DIVERSIONS STOUT AND THIN By PETER A. COLLINS Our answer in ACROSS 78 Black, to Balzac 1 See-through dessert 79 Pitching stats 6 "It's just __ said ..." 81 Sushi fish troubling times 9 Rite site 83 Risky meeting 14 Shooter's setting 85 Lobster meat source Things were not that government 19 Oriole-related, e.g. 88 Bits of progress easy then. I felt apart from God can 20 Pugsley, to Gomez 90 Uses a Kindle unprepared to han- somehow fix it all, 21 Carried 94 Key with three dle the untold seem far more over- 22 "That's __!": mom's sharps: Abbr. responsibilities and whelming than any admonition 95 Premium coffee vari- decisions of single individual concerns; 23 "My priest has met ety parenting. yet they are equally Pulitzer-winning play- 96 One-eighty “Lord, if you important to our wright Henley"? 98 Turn __ ear would sit here Pause And God. 26 Hull parts, often 100 Small compartment beside me and tell Consider However, the me what to do, I’ll answer is the same. 27 Gator tail? for lifting self-esteem? Jan Merop 28 Secant's reciprocal 102 Nonsense talk from do it,” I prayed. Imagine him say- 29 Princess from an inner city? He must have calmly ing, “Come to me. Give me Alderaan 107 Son of Isaac smiled as he reminded me my rightful place in your life 30 Have a blast, with 108 Verbena family that he would never leave me and in your nation and trust "up" plant or forsake me; was change- me with the outcome. I’m all 31 Outcome 109 Like magma less; and, had my best inter- sufficient, all powerful, all 33 Greenish-yellow fruit 111 Big house locale ests at heart. knowing and almighty. My 35 Gonzaga University 115 Columbia et al. But, sometimes when my thoughts are higher than city 116 First light plate overflowed, my flesh yours.” 37 Goofballs 118 Workshop grippers cried out for his physical We have tunnel vision and 39 Dinner served on a 120 Novelist Buntline presence and immediate focus on our problems deliverance. instead of our problem wooden strip? 121 Pola of the silents However, God’s assur- solver. He will accomplish 41 Blast from Babe? 122 Reason for foggy Solution on page 11B ances usually came through his purposes according to his 45 New York Harbor's coop windows? his peace that passes under- sovereign knowledge. __ Island 125 Caused to submit standing; unexpected provi- In light of the extraordi- 46 Suffix with Carmel 126 Guadalajara-to- 13 Go over and over 54 Even once trayer sions; words of encourage- nary national and world 47 Edible green pod Puerto Vallarta direc- 14 Deceptions 55 Senior, to Junior 92 Set off ment and faithful presence of events that have us sitting on 48 She walked Asta ción 15 Preview 58 Guy who's high in a 93 Satirist Mort family and friends; and, the the edge of our seats, let’s 50 Graceful woman 127 __ later date 16 Dancer's technique loft? 97 Over there, old-style extraordinary joy of mother- remember to seek the Lord 52 Made a jumper, 128 Hollywood's Hayek 17 Surfing, say 60 Patron of workers 99 Retrieve hood. while he may be found. maybe 129 Focused look 18 Word with board or 63 Santana's "__ Como 101 McCartney, notably boy Va" 102 Flashes Jesus draws us closer to Jesus’ promised return may 56 Tide during the 130 Director of the last him because he is the answer be closer than we think. moon's first quarter four Harry Potter films 24 Powdered rock used 65 Buck passer, briefly? 103 Attack, as one's as an abrasive 66 65-Down feature work to our every need. How often In the meantime, his words 57 Star in Virgo 131 "Can't Help Lovin' the Lord waits so he can in Isaiah 55 and 2 Chronicles 25 "__ people ..." 67 Aquarium denizen 104 Puzzle 59 Member of the fam __ Man" show us his grace. 7:14 parallel each other. He 32 Bummed 69 __-cone 105 Record label found- 61 Polynesian drink 132 Lock on top? Recently, I was reading in promises that he will hear 34 Kinfolk: Abbr. 71 Share ending ed by Diddy 62 Protect, as during a Isaiah 55:6-7, NKJV, where from heaven and heal our 36 Omega preceder 72 Manual reader 106 Insert more rounds gym routine DOWN it says, “Seek the Lord while land if those called by his 38 Sty fare 73 Culinary herb 110 1990s treaty 64 Relieved remark 1 "Aladdin" heavy He may be found, call upon name will humbly pray, seek 68 Neat time 2 Skirt 40 Rx amts. 74 Oust acronym Him while He is near. Let his face and turn from their 70 Bill's "excellent 3 Beers for dieters 41 Friend of Harry and 75 Athens : omega :: 112 Electronic monitor the wicked forsake His way, wicked ways. adventure" partner 4 __-di-dah Hermione London : __ site and the unrighteous man his God may still be found. He 71 Compliment to a 5 Bridge opening 42 Mandolin kin 80 Speech therapy can- 113 Crawls (with) thoughts; let him return to invites us to come with our young genius? 6 More than wonders 43 Source of an alley didate 114 Writer Ferber and the Lord, and He will have whole hearts. He is our 75 Efron of "High 7 Drive-in chain with racket 82 Sharon of "Boston others mercy on him; and to our answer in troubling times; in School Musical" carhops 44 Court event Public" 117 Region God, for He will abundantly fact, all the time. Selah 76 What Nixon and 8 Complicit 49 When the Sugar 84 Wise 119 Aspiring GP's exam pardon.” Kennedy have in com- 9 Crunched muscles Plum Fairy appears in 86 Pantry annoyance 123 Some NFL The economic woes of our Jan Merop is a News-Sun corre- mon? 10 Southeastern pine "The Nutcracker" 87 Nursery cry receivers day, the unsettled interna- spondent. Guest columns are the 77 Insect with eyespots 11 Shipbuilding dowel 51 Fan setting 89 Save for later 124 One in a jam, tional scene, the joblessness, opinion of the writer, not neces- on its wings 12 No voter 53 1815 battle site 91 '60s Batman por- maybe hopelessness and expectation sarily those of the News-Sun Energy is high Man busy in retirement gets no this week, Leo respect from working wife Metro Services Horoscope Aries (March 21-April Dear Abby: I retired two Include as an attachment you prefer that nobody say 20) — Aries, you’re in a years ago at age 50 after your letter to me. That “bless you,” you should say good mood, and you begin working for 30 years. My should do the trick. so. But do it BEFORE your to express your inner child Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. wife and I are financially next sneezing attack so your this week. You want to par- 22) — Scorpio, you could secure and I’m enjoying Dear Abby: My grand- co-workers will be fore- ticipate in as many activi- have a series of very pro- every day of my retirement. mother recently bought me a warned. I’m sure they’ll ties as you can. ductive days this week. You However, my wife — who is plane ticket to go visit her. abide by your wishes — Taurus (April 21-May are at the top of your pro- younger — won’t be eligible In the airport on the way unless they just say it out of 21) – Taurus, your idealistic fessional game and are to retire from her job for Dear Abby back home, the flight was habit. And then it’s a knee- view of work this week may actually enjoying the feel- another five years. She is overbooked and I agreed to jerk reaction, not a blessing. win you extra points with ing of power. becoming more and more was causing her change in be bumped to another flight the boss. This is especially Sagittarius (Nov. 23- abrasive toward me. I sus- attitude. You deserve to in exchange for a free ticket Dear Abby is written by Abigail true if you continue to put Dec. 21) — Sagittarius, pect it’s because she’s jeal- know what’s going on to be used or given to some- Van Buren, also known as your head down and work getting together with a few ous of my retirement status. because you do not appear to one else within a year. Jeanne Phillips, and was found- hard. coworkers or friends and She constantly accuses me be lazy — quite the contrary. My mother says the free ed by her mother, Pauline Gemini (May 22-June having a night out could be of being lazy. Abby, I don’t ticket belongs to my grand- Phillips. Write Dear Abby at 21) — Gemini, although just what you need this sit around all day. In addi- Dear Abby: I’m an adult mother because she paid for www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box the week proves to be very week. It’s time to relax and tion to doing the yard work, woman, working full time it. I say I should use it for 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. busy, somehow you’re able kick back. house upkeep, and repair for my parents as their store myself because it is compen- to sail through without a Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. and maintaining our cars, I manager. I do a lot of office sation for the lost time and 20) — You have specific do all the grocery shopping, work for my dad, who hates trouble of switching flights. worry. That’s ideal for FAIRMONT CINEMA; goals, Capricorn. But you help with the laundry, dish- computer work. He has an What do you think? keeping stress levels at a 1.736"; 6"; Black; can’t let ambition rule your es, general cleanup and take eBay business on the side, — Minnesota Traveler minimum. 1/13/12 p/u; life. Sometimes it is best to care of our pets. Despite all which I manage for him. Dear Traveler: Your Cancer (June 22-July 0 0 0 1 5 8 6 5 22) — Cancer, things seem just enjoy the moment and this, my wife still bemoans My problem is, eBay mother has a point. Offer the to be even keel at home, but the people around you. my sleeping late in the shows me what Dad has ticket to your grandmother. there is something that will Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. morning (9 a.m.) and not shopped for every time I log If you’re lucky, she’ll tell pop up this week that will 18) — Aquarius, others may going to a regular job like on. Some of the items are of you to keep and enjoy it. If catch you off guard. Stay want you to explore she does. a personal, intimate nature, she doesn’t, at least you’ll alert and you will handle it uncharted territory. While I’m still young enough to and I’m not comfortable know you did the right thing. effectively. momentarily sceptical, you get another job. Should I go knowing about them. I’m (When you give in the true Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) soon could realize this is an back to work until she glad my parents have a spirit of giving, it will come — Leo, your physical ener- opportunity that does not retires? healthy marriage, but it’s back to you — or so it gy is high this week, and come along too ofte — Should Be Happy in WAY too much information implies in Ecclesiastes.) that gives you a little more Pisces (Feb. 19-March Tampa for me. As a family, we hop in your step. It also 20) — Pisces, though you Dear Should Be Happy: don’t communicate well, so I Dear Abby: I sneeze a lot enables you to get a lot of may try to keep your feel- That’s not a bad idea, but don’t know how to handle at work. I don’t know if it’s things accomplished. ings to yourself this week, don’t start looking until your this. My husband had no the dust or what. When I do, Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) it won’t be hard for others wife has told you plainly suggestions, so I turn to you. someone always says “bless — Virgo, you like to work to discern your mood. why she has become “abra- — Really Don’t Want To you” afterward. I don’t care behind the scenes and not sive.” Wouldn’t it be inter- Know to be blessed, but I think be the center of attention. esting if all she wanted was Dear Really: Try this: people would be insulted if I But this week you may be Notable birthdays for you to have a cup of cof- Send your father an email told them it isn’t necessary. fee with her in the morning? telling him that you feel Should I tell them not to? even more out of the lime- Jan. 15: Chad Lowe, It would be a shame if you some of the items he is buy- — Already Blessed in light than ever. Others may Actor (44): Jan. 16: Debbie went back to work only to ing online are not things that Iowa wonder if you’re there. Allen, Choreographer (42): realize that something else a daughter should be seeing. Dear Already Blessed: If Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Jan. 17: Michelle Obama, — Libra, instead of always First Lady (48); Jan. 18: taking the advice of others Megan York, Actress (19); when something important Jan. 19: Katey Sagal, GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT arises, trust your own Actress (58); Jan. 20: instincts on what to do. You Rainn Wilson, Actor (46); FROM THE SOURCE… might be surprised how Jan. 21 Emma Lee Bunton, well it works. Singer (36).

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