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www.newssun.com NEWS-SUN Highlands County’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1927 Wednesday-Thursday, October 9-10, 2013 Volume 94/Number 121 | 50 cents RunningRunning safetysafety HCSO investigating attempted abduction of Avon Park jogger

By PHIL ATTINGER anymore after hearing the story. [email protected] “I run all the time, with and AVON PARK — Stephanie without friends,” White said. White, a Sebring resident who “(Now) I plan on carrying my cell runs four to five times per week, phone at all times, and when run- said she was shocked when she ning by myself, I will make sure first heard of the attempted it’s in a well-populated area.” abduction of a woman who was Friday’s intended victim was jogging in Avon Park Friday jogging at approximately 6 a.m. in morning. the vicinity of Walmart in Avon Katara Simmons/News-Sun White had planned on running Park when she noticed a car fol- Stephanie White used to run alone frequently. Now, she says, she will be Tuesday morning, but her hus- lowing her, the Highlands County more cautious after hearing of band doesn’t want her or their Friday’s attempted abduction of a two young children running alone See WOMAN, A5 runner in Avon Park.

Deputies Government Tourist tax interrupt shutdown delays education Sebring citrus prediction seminar on By BARRY FOSTER burglary News-Sun correspondent SEBRING — It may be a while before Florida tap today By PHIL ATTINGER citrus growers get the official forecast for the [email protected] upcoming harvesting season. That’s because the Who’s supposed to SEBRING — Highlands USDA apparently has become a victim of the gov- County Sheriff’s deputies and pay and what ernment shutdown. According to Agricultural an alert homeowner foiled a Statistics Administrator Candice Erick of the Florida burglary in progress Sunday happens if they don’t Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ night. Division of Marketing and Development, the to be discussed The call came into the planned citrus forecast announcement set for Sheriff’s Office at approxi- By BARRY FOSTER Friday, Oct. 11 has been canceled until further mately 7:20 p.m. Sunday News-Sun correspondent notice. after a homeowner at 4210 SEBRING — The Highlands “Because certain non-essential employees at the Westminster Road in Sebring County Tax Collector’s office won’t heard breaking glass — twice be administrating the tourist tax for — and left the residence for See CITRUS, A7 another 10 weeks yet, but Tax his safety, reports said. Collector Eric Zwayer will host an When deputies arrived at open House today in an effort to 7:28 p.m., the homeowner make certain that people know more was standing in the driveway about the tax levied on stays of six and told them a burglar was Avon Park Fire Pension Board months or less, how it is assessed still in his house. and who is responsible for paying it. Deputy Dan Danley went The seminar, set for 10 a.m. to 2 to the rear of the home where votes to hire records attorney p.m. today at the Bert J. Harris Jr. he could see Agricultural Civic Center, is being someone still By PHIL ATTINGER retain and retrieve pertinent request, she said, as well as done in cooperation with the inside. [email protected] emails if needed. retirees or any family members Highlands County Tourist Report and AVON PARK — In an emer- The actions came just three who sent messages about pen- Development commission and will press releases gency meeting Tuesday, Avon days before Friday’s deadline to sion board business. begin with what the tourist develop- conflict as to Park fire pension trustees voted have Pension Plan Administrator Friday’s deadline was ment tax is, who is responsible for whether the to contract attorney Matt Carol Knapp provide public imposed on Sept. 23 when the collecting the tax, when taxes are to Pena man was Mierzwa of Lake Worth to help records to City Manager Julian Avon Park City Council author- be remitted, reporting periods and ordered out them comply with city public Deleon. Originally, Deleon only ized City Attorney Gerald Buhr penalties for not assessing the tax of the house by Danley or records requests. wanted emails pertaining to the to ask the police pension board and turning the proper amounts over tried to escape out the front They also agreed to set up police pension board, Knapp to comply with the city’s public to authorities. door. Yahoo.com email accounts for said. records request or Buhr would In either case, arrest each trustee for fire pension Now the Fire Pension Board reports stated Norris drew his board business to help them has been included in that See FIRE, page A7 See SEMINAR, A5 weapon immediately upon seeing the man come out the front door, identified himself and ordered the man to the Streaks sweep ground. HCA proposes art He complied, and Norris took him into custody, reports said. museum for AP Arrested was Travis Lloyd WHATʼS COOKING, B12 Pena, 22, of 300 Turkey Lane By PHIL ATTINGER Community Center could in Sebring. Upon searching [email protected] serve as a museum dedicat- Index him, deputies found costume AVON PARK — The ed to the art of Peter Books B10 jewelry and a pair of white Heartland Cultural Alliance Powell Roberts, a national- Celebrations B9 socks, the report said. would like to bring a local ly-known and recently Inside the house, laid out artist to Avon Park. rediscovered local artist. Classifieds A9 Spotty T-storms on a gray shirt in a bedroom, Fred Leavitt, president Leavitt said Roberts, 89, Clubs B8 High 93 deputies found more costume of the HCA, told members has willed his entire col- Crossword Puzzle B11 Low 73 jewelry and coins. Total of the advisory board for lection to the HCA, mak- Editorial & Opinion A3 value of the coins and jewel- the Main Street ing Highlands County Sebring brushes Details, A12 ry was estimated at $152. Community home to the largest collec- Entertainment B5 The bedroom’s broken Redevelopment Agency tion of his work. aside Bulldogs Thursday that the upstairs Friends & Neighbors B8 See DEPUTIES, A5 room of the Avon Park See HCA, A8 SPORTS, B1 Music B8 0790994 01001 Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Sweet Adelines by South Beach Orthotics call HALLO at 385-1196; prepare for fashion and Prosthetics. Lunch is email halloinc@embarq- show provided; call HALLO at mail.com; or write to 385-1196 to R.S.V.P. The H.A.L.L.O., P.O. Box 7082, LAKE PLACID – Heart guest speaker will be Ray Sebring, FL 33872 of Highland, Sweet Sanchez from South Beach Adelines, Show Chorus O&P. SFSC Cosmetology presents “Adelines Fashions The Heartland Amputee clinic opens for On Parade,” a fashion show Group is an informational appointments and luncheon. The event will type of support group for be at the Lake Placid Elks both recent and experienced AVON PARK – The South Lodge, 200 County Road amputees of all levels, their Florida State College 621 East on Saturday, Nov. family and friends and inter- Cosmetology clinic will 23. Doors open at 11 a.m.; ested health care profession- open for public appointments lunch at noon. Tickets are als. The group’s main pur- Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the $25. pose is to give support, SFSC Highlands Campus. Models will represent: encouragement and The clinic offers hair design, Amber Louise, Lake Placid, exchange information and haircuts, perms, coloring, BonWorth, Dress Barn, and product knowledge. Anyone facials, makeup, eyebrow Sue’s Cubby Hole, all in interested in meeting with arching, and manicures per- Sebring. Elks Lodge is the group are encouraged to formed by SFSC catering a delicious meal of attend this friendly, informal Cosmetology students at low apricot glazed chicken, with meeting. Information is cost. Clinic hours are by all the trimmings. There will exchanged and can be very appointment, Tuesday Courtesy photo be an opportunity table, door encouraging and through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to SFSC graduate John Sherlacher is the director of tourism for the Highlands County prizes, money drawing, and educational. Visitors and Convention Bureau. 3:30 p.m. To schedule an entertainment by the chorus The Heartland Amputee appointment, call 453-4949. and its quartets. Group is organized through “The clinic is an excellent Join in for great fashions, HALLO (Handicapped opportunity for students to Scherlacher makes a food, fun and entertainment. Americans Love of Life learn the required technical This is the chorus’ fall Organization) whose mission skills to be successful in the scholarship fundraiser. For statement is “Improving the industry,” said Timothy tickets, call 699-1288, 414- Quality of Life for Those Johnson, program manager career of promoting 4914, 452-1927, or in Polk Meeting the Challenges of and instructor, cosmetology. County (863) 638-1598. Life”. The group’s regular “Clients time and time again meetings are scheduled for Women of Moose say how much they like the every second Thursday of salon environment and the plan dinner the month at noon through Highlands County fact that the students take April 2014, unless a special their time to complete the SEBRING – The Women meeting is arranged to Special to the News-Sun services they render and that SFSC Alumni Spotlight Of The Moose, Sebring accommodate the guest AVON PARK — Almost the instructor is always near Chapter 873 of Moose speaker. 30 years ago, South Florida if needed.” Lodge 2259 on U.S. 98 are For any other information State College made an as a work-study student in The Cosmetology program having a chicken fried steak about the group, or if you impact on 18-year-old New SFSC is the anchor the Community Relations at SFSC is a 10-month dinner from 5-7 p.m. would like to be on the mail- Jersey native John and Marking Department course that focuses on to our community. Thursday. Karaoke ing list for notification of the Scherlacher. Combining his and moved on to study fine by Double D will begin at 6. meetings and guest speakers, experience in the marketing You don’t have to art photography at UF. Continued on 8A Dinner and karaoke are industry with a passion to “Although my photography leave the tri-county offered by the women on the serve the population, changed from journalistic to Online second and fourth Thursday Scherlacher has made a area to get a creative, I developed my of each month. This week’s question: Do career out of promoting composition and distinctive quality education. Functions such as the din- you think failure to extend Highlands County. attributes from working at ners and karaoke are ongo- the debt limit and the U.S. Scherlacher had the SFSC.” ing fund raisers with the net defaulting on its credit would opportunity to return to John Scherlacher The biggest thing SFSC profits being used for Moose send the world economy SFSC after college in 1992. county director of tourism did for him was expand his and local charities. back into a recession? He held full-time positions and SFSC grad perspective and personality. as supervisor of SFSC’s In this small college com- Heartland Amputees community service booth at munity, instructors and meet Thursday Lakeshore Mall, bookstore new ways to attract people employees exposed him to Yes No manager, and community to a growing Highlands new points of view and SEBRING – The relations assistant and coor- County. “Tourism is a major showed him opportunities Heartland Amputee Group 54.5% 45.5% dinator. He went on to work economic driver for our and resources that could will be starting its season of as the director of marketing community,” he said. help him reach his goals. meetings and educational at the Lakeshore Mall, mar- “Everyone benefits from SFSC ultimately became his Total votes: 110 lectures at noon Thursday at keting manager at Eagle tourism, even if their job second family. the Sebring Chamber of Ridge Mall, and tourism isn’t directly linked to it.” “Dr. Catherine Cornelius, Commerce. This month’s Poll open through Friday. www.newssun.com coordinator for Florida’s In 1984, Scherlacher former SFSC president, Make your voice heard at meeting will be sponsored Freshwater Frontier. As an moved to Highlands County gave me the best advice I artistic person, he is always specifically to attend SFSC, still use till this day. You looking for innovative, chal- then known as South Florida don’t have to be the biggest lenging, and creative proj- Junior College. After trans- to be the best,” Scherlacher Oct. 5 1 12 22 44 46 52 x:2 ects. ferring to the University of said. “SFSC is a rural col- Lottery Next jackpot $14 million Currently, he works for Florida in 1986, Scherlacher lege with a big heart and big the Highlands County discovered the value of his impact on our community.” Oct. 2 10 13 35 36 37 42 x:3 Center Sept. 28 9 26 34 40 42 49 x:4 Visitors and Convention SFJC education. Today, Scherlacher Bureau as the director of “Nothing compares to the remains involved with the Oct. 7 1 13 15 23 28 Oct. 7 (n) 9457 tourism. The VCB serves as small class sizes and one- college. He is the chair of Oct. 6 2 7 8 26 33 Oct. 7 (d) 7920 a destination marketing on-one interaction you the SFSC Alumni Oct. 5 13 20 25 27 29 Oct. 6 (n) 0724 organization that works to receive from your instruc- Association Advisory Oct. 4 14 15 29 32 35 Oct. 6 (d) 1878 generate overnight stays, tors at SFSC,” he said. “I Council. “It brings me great increase tax revenues, stim- went from being the big guy pride to serve on the coun- Oct. 4 17 18 28 36 3 Oct. 7 (n) 9 44 ulate economic growth and in a little pond at SFSC to cil,” he said. Oct. 1 37 38 43 44 6 Oct. 7 (d) 8 54 strives to constantly enhance the little guy in a huge pond “I would like to see the Sept. 27 10 15 38 40 14 Oct. 6 (n) 9 43 the image of Highlands at UF.” program grow, but it will Sept. 24 1 6 25 35 12 Oct. 6 (d) 2 32 County. In his current posi- Although he studied and take time.” tion, he finds ways to pro- worked hard at SFSC, he “I’ve always referred to Oct. 5 11 12 17 39 40 PB: 5 mote the community and its also found time to be active SFSC as ‘my college,’” he Next jackpot $108 million attractions that entice on campus. Scherlacher was said. Oct. 2 4 6 25 42 51 PB: 17 tourists to visit, thereby the first Pete the Panther. In “It has always provided a Sept. 28 14 47 52 53 54 PB: 5 strengthening the local fact, the mascot costume sense of belonging to me, economy. was created to fit his body. and I will always cherish Oct. 4 4 16 24 25 44 MB: 5 x3 SFSC built a solid foun- “Pete the Panther was a that. Now my daughter gets dation for Scherlacher in his great character, and the to experience the wonderful Next jackpot $12 million work today. As the director interaction with kids and education I did as she is cur- Oct. 1 7 10 30 37 53 MB: 1 x3 of tourism, he spends most adults was awesome,” rently attending SFSC.” Sept. 27 9 23 27 49 51 MB: 38 x2 of his time creating market- Scherlacher said. “You “SFSC is the anchor to ing plans, placing advertis- became the character when our community,” ing, reporting to a tourist the costume was on, and Scherlacher said. development council, and Pete was a representative of “You don’t have to leave attending travel and tourist the college, so I took pride the tri-county area to get a pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 3 expos. in that.” quality education. Some Over the next few years, Scherlacher developed his people just don’t realize he wants the VCB to find admiration for photography what’s available at SFSC.

‘Spooktacular’ events planned Friday

Special to the News-Sun with your $10 “I Love by Cornerstone Hospice: SEBRING — The Sebring Downtown Sebring” wine Stop by Sadie Kahn Park on Community Redevelopment glass purchase or $5 arm- North Ridgewood Drive Agency’s theme for the band purchase starting at 5 from 5-9 p.m with guest month of October is p.m. Glasses are available photographers Jennifer “Spooktacular Sebring” with for purchase and pick up at Goodson, Hector Gautier and eight festive events sched- The Galleria (301 Circle Keith Goodson. For just a uled. Two events are planned Park Dr.). Visit $10 donation, get a profes- for Friday evening. www.DestinationDowntown sional portrait of your child — The Spooktacular Sip Sebring.com or or pet with all proceeds ben- & Stroll: Dress up in your www.Facebook.com/Downto efiting the Cornerstone favorite costume in October wnSebringFL Hospice Pet Peace of Mind for a Spooktacular good time — Spooktacular Furry Program. Appointments are and enjoy free wine at par- Friends & Family Photo available in advance by call- ticipating merchant locations Shoot Fundraiser presented ing (863) 382-4563. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page A3 SFSC box office opens Monday for 2013-14 season

Special to the News-Sun AVON PARK — The South Florida State College Theatre for the Performing Arts Box Office will open for the 2013-14 season on Monday. This season’s Artist Series features performances by off of your total bill. through the Box Office. Engelbert Humperdinck, The Single performance tickets SFSC Box Office hours Midtown Men, and Grammy go on sale online at are Monday-Friday, 11:30 Award-winning singer/song- www.performances.south- a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and one writer Michael McDonald. florida.edu at 12:01 a.m. on hour prior to show time. The The Matinee Series presents Monday. The SFSC Box SFSC Box Office is located The Perfect Gentlemen, Etta Office is now offering gift in the front of the SFSC May, and the Ditchfield certificates in any amount Theatre for the Performing Family Singers. For the over $20. Gift certificates Arts, Highlands Campus. For complete list of Artist and can be purchased in person more information or to pur- Courtesy photo Matinee Series Performers, or by phone but are not chase tickets, call the SFSC The Pink Army Strut gives participants to show off their pink ‘fashion sense’ while help- visit available online. Season sub- Box Office at 863-784-7178 ing out breast cancer fundraising efforts. The event is set for Saturday in downtown www.performances.south- scriptions and single per- or visit Sebring. florida.edu/. formance tickets can be pur- www.performances.south- Season subscriptions offer chased in person or by phone florida.edu. the best seats at the lowest prices and start at $254 for all ten shows of the SFSC Get ready to shake Artist Series. Matinee Series PUBLIX-National Newspaper Plac; 3.639"; 16"; season subscriptions start at Black plus three; process, 103399-publix liquors; $115 for all 10 shows. Jazz 0 0 0 3 2 7 5 9 and Kaleidoscope series sea- son subscriptions start at your tail feathers $57. You can design your own mini-subscription by 21.9 9 17.99 Pink Army Strut tickets selling quickly selecting five or more Artist Sailor Jerry Malibu and Matinee series perform- Spiced Rum Coconut ances and save 15 percent Special to the News-Sun 1.75 L Rum SEBRING — Don’t miss 1.75 L your opportunity to “pink out” for prizes at the Pink Council Army Strut on Saturday in downtown Sebring on the Circle. The Pink Army approves 12.99 3 6.99 breast cancer awareness Admiral Patrón campaign culminates in a Nelson’s Silver fun night out at the second tuition aid Rum Tequila annual Florida Hospital Spiced or Coconut, 750 mL Pink Army Strut benefitting By SAMANTHA GHOLAR 1.75 L the Florida Hospital [email protected] Heartland Mammography SEBRING – The city of Fund. Sebring has given its employ- The first 500 regis- ees an opportunity to contin- 2 7.9 9 15.99 tered participants receive ue their education past a two- Tito’s Viking Fjord a limited-edition drink year or four-year degree after Handmade Vodka tumbler and cute shop- a unanimous approval by the Vodka 1.75 L ping swag bag filled city council during Tuesday 1.75 L with an assortment of pink evening’s regular monthly goodies. This evening will meeting. also feature a live musical Lieutenant Karl Hoglund performance by Lotela of the Sebring Police Gold, a pampering station, Department presented council 19.9 9 7.9 9 downtown businesses open with a request to include Skyy Volkov later for shopping, A classic master’s level work in the Vodka Light Vodka car show, the Avon Park city’s tuition assistance and 1.75 L 1.75 L Jaycees beverage tent and a reimbursement policy. variety of food trucks offer- The city currently has a ing munchies. Tickets — policy that reimburses city $20 with advance registra- employees who earn associ- tion or $30 day of the event ate’s and bachelor’s degrees — are selling quickly. To early diagnosis, treatment, while employed with the city. 28.99 15.99 register, visit and prevention of breast A portion of the student’s Tanqueray Inver House www.JoinThePinkArmy.co www.JoinThePinkArmy.co cancer. Florida Hospital tuition is reimbursed by the Gin Scotch m and click “Events.” m and click “Donate.” To Heartland is currently offer- city for those who successful- 1.75 L 1.75 L Florida Hospital apply for this fund, visit the ing $99 digital screening ly complete a course of study. Heartland has partnered website and click mammograms now through “Ten years ago this was with Samaritan’s Touch “Resources,” or contact Dec. 31 at three convenient implemented. Employees can Care Center to offer the Samaritan’s Touch Care locations in Sebring and be reimbursed at certain lev- Heartland Mammography Center at (863) 471-1870. Wauchula. Do not let a high els if they get a bachelor’s or Fund, providing mammo- The American Cancer insurance co-pay or lack of associate’s (degree),” 53.99 17.99 grams for Highlands and Society recommends insurance prevent you from Hoglund said. Dewar’s Scoresby Hardee residents in need. women ages 40 and over, or getting your annual mam- Master’s degrees were Scotch Scotch Funds raised here stay here, women with a family histo- mogram. For an appoint- never a part of the policy, 12-Year, 1.75 L to benefit our community. ry of breast cancer, get an ment, call (863) 402-3627 therefore Hoglund requested 1.75 L To donate, visit annual mammogram for the or toll free (855) 303-3627. that employees seeking mas- ter’s degrees be added to the city’s tuition assistance poli- cy. Local salon plans to host “Currently there are four 37.9 9 17.99 employees eligible to obtain Jack Ezra Brooks master’s degrees (in the Daniel’s Bourbon Sebring Police Department),” cut-a-thon to support local Single 1.75 L Hoglund said. Barrel Hoglund, Chief Tom breast cancer victims Dettman and two other offi- 750 mL cers, each who already hold a By SAMANTHA GHOLAR breast cancer awareness, said. bachelor’s degree, are cur- [email protected] hair cuts and styles — just Halo’s Cut-a-thon will rently eligible to begin course SEBRING — In honor of everything,” Lois Brown feature several activities work to obtain a master’s. 24.99 12.99 Breast Cancer Awareness said. throughout the event “I doubt Chief Dettman is Bulleit Canadian month, a local salon is The event will feature including door prizes, a going to be going back to Bourbon LTD going all out for local stylists from right here in 50/50 raffle, gift certificate school, so I’m the only one 750 mL 1.75 L women who in the battle Highlands County doing giveaways and a grand here right now with my hand against the life threatening what they love to do all for prize. out,” Hoglund said with a disease. a great cause. Stylist partic- “Our grand prize is a dig- laugh. Halo’s Hair Designs in ipating in the cut-a-thon ital mammogram. It’s the The city’s tuition assis- the Lakeview Professional include Brown, Shelly new type of mammogram; tance policy allows either Building at 2539 U.S. 27 Higgins, Leslie Mercure, it’s supposed to hurt less. $750 or $1,500 reimburse- 32.99 9.99 South, is presenting a bene- Rhoda Ross, Clare David It’s been donated by the ments for associate’s and Forty Creek Seagram’s fit cut-a-thon starting at 9 (X-treme Hair Designs) and Pink Army from Florida bachelor’s degrees. Barrel Select Seven a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, Shannon Dunn (Flippin’ Hospital,” Brown said. Hoglund, who already 1.75 L 750 mL which will contribute to Out Salon). Nail technician Local cancer patients, holds a bachelor’s degree, is several local women’s fight Linda LaFram Boise has who will remain anony- planning to begin courses to against cancer. also been enlisted to paint, mous, will receive the pro- obtain a master’s degree in “There’s going to be trim and shine up nails dur- ceeds from the cut-a-thon in Criminal Justice. seven stylists there, includ- ing the event. order to help with the costs The council passed a Prices effective Thursday, October 10 ing myself, who will be “It’s for women, but men of medical treatment and motion to add master’s through Wednesday, October 16, 2013. cutting hair that can be can come down as well. We other necessities. degree level reimbursements Liquor items are only available at Publix Liquors. Visit publix.com/store to find the store nearest you. donated to Locks of Love. just ask that you bring your For more information, to city employees who suc- Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase We’ll also be doing pink hearts and a little money all call Halo’s Hair Designs at cessfully complete their alcoholic beverages. Quantity limits per customer apply. hair extensions, nails for for this great cause,” Brown 385-2728. course of study. D-Lakeland/Jacksonville 4C-Thursday C M Y K

Page A4 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com Editorial & Opinion TODAY’S EDITORIAL Realizing the Avon Park gateways: Don’t 2227 U.S. 27 South Sebring, FL 33870 dream is a work put the cart before the horse 863-385-6155 NEWSROOM in progress hile we commend Avon Park’s Avon Park needs to spend the ROMONA WASHINGTON time and money on creating Publisher/Executive Editor To be treated as an indi- Main Street Community new jobs that provide a Ext. 515 vidual, recognized for per- Guest Redevelopment Agency decent living. [email protected] sonal rights, and live with Column The CRA should not think WAdvisory Committee for its plan to cre- respect regardless of gen- Gauri Persad small. One advantage of the SCOTT DRESSEL ate dramatic “gateways” onto Main der, race, disability, age, global economy is companies Editor social class, sexuality or A second key attribute to Street, we’re not sure this is the best around the world no longer Ext. 516 religion … this is equality. realizing equality would be time to be thinking of building them. only think locally. For exam- [email protected] Equality is a civil form of recognizing that there are ple, a city in North Carolina social conduct that has two conversations in socie- Yes, Main Street has never little to do in town? successfully wooed a major DAN HOEHNE been demonstrated for hun- ty that never end well: pol- looked better and pocket Monuments alone will not German lumber company that Sports Editor dreds of years. In fact the itics and religion. In the parks will enhance the work attract investment. was looking to expand and Ext. 528 [email protected] principle of equality is world we live in today already done. Certainly, dra- The News-Sun strongly needed a sustainable source what presided to make this political and religious matic monuments marking feels the CRA should do of trees. The key to winning ADVERTISING country what it is today. views rapidly escalate to a the entrances to the city will practical things with its the company over was the Equality is why the heated debate. Obviously, help Avon Park stand out money to encourage new research the city did to deter- VICKIE WATSON Pilgrims left for America… the most efficient way to from other municipalities in business and we encourage it mine what resources it could Ext. 518 why Colonists retaliated prevent a situation of that the county and we’re are glad to think big as it goes about offer and finding a company [email protected] with such rancor in the his- sort would to simply the CRA has the money to achieving that goal. with a need for them. MITCH COLLINS torical episode of the respect and accept others’ consider the project — which Sebring’s CRA, for exam- In the same way Avon Park Ext. 507 Boston Massacre and differences as it is a part of is estimated to cost about ple, offers funding to new has to think outside the [email protected] rebelled ever so fiercely life and perhaps it is best $500,000. businesses to offset the costs proverbial box. Yes, bou- and fervently during the to leave the topic out of Unfortunately, while the of setting up. It has helped tiques, restaurants and gal- American Revolution. All discussion. city is financially stable, merchants create a network leries are important, but real BUSINESS OFFICE of these chains of events Nevertheless, in the many residents are not. The and sponsors monthly meet- progress will only happen JANET EMERSON came from one seed of midst of all these over- lack of jobs paying a sustain- ings to discuss problems, when larger companies move Ext. 596 equality planted in the whelming and controver- able wage continues to be a brainstorm solutions and cre- into the county. Now is the [email protected] ground of hope, and grew. sial matters, it is an major problem, as are the ate events to bring people time for Avon Park to net- Equality, according to absolute necessity to be empty storefronts along Main downtown. work with Sebring, Lake the dictionary, is defined as open minded and appreci- Street. We think the emphasis Placid, the county and South key to long-term success is a state of being equal. It ate the diversity shared In other words, building should be on doing things of Florida State College to iden- raising living standards to in provides chances to its among this nation; as a monuments should be the fin- that kind — first create a des- tify resources and strengths turn create disposable beholders and allows this matter of fact, in some ishing touch to rejuvenation, tination, then set it off with so we can aggressively court income. Let the monuments great nation to be the land counties citizens do not not the beginning. What good eye-popping entrances. It larger businesses creating a wait until people have money of opportunities. Realizing even have a say in their is it to draw traffic off of makes more sense to put stable economic foundation to spend and places where the dream of equality is not religious or political inter- U.S. 27, when there is still so CRA funds to practical use. that benefits residents. The they can spend it. an easy task, and it is often pretation. This does not taken for granted by certain mean one ought to change people. his or her beliefs for anoth- Equality and inequality er. Diversity in religious are demonstrated everyday beliefs should be accepted; around us. However, first however one in the course to discontinue inequality of time may expect to one must realize and encounter an individual, become conscious of it. who shall approach the sit- Initially, equality is all uation more aggressively, about creating an impartial for lack of a better term. and unbiased community. This brings me to the topic In order to reach this equi- of keeping poise and civil librium in society, elimi- etiquette; it is human nating discrimination and nature to react to situa- prejudicial actions, are pru- tions, but to preserve that dent. A very simple way to beloved “equality” it is reduce inequality is to first necessary to stay calm, consider that people are cool and collected. different but are morally America is the land and legitimately all entitled where hope is a not a to the same treatment. dream, but a reality, a For instance, factors that utopia among the world’s can possibly lead to dis- countries, a safe haven for crimination could be some- its refugees; the great land thing such as an uninten- of liberty and the home of tional use of a stereotype, brave. What makes the often times these are taken United States this shining harshly and can be discour- jewel nesting in the rough aging. A person should not waters of the world is its be told how they are to act Constitutional rights and or what they will be, based freedoms. What makes us TODAY’S LETTERS on their ethnical diversity. differ from other societies Another illustration of is our trust in equality. Theft of the century I have full blown asbestosis, which prejudice action would be I will admit America has has destroyed my body yet the VA has EDITORIAL PAGE POLICY treating a person unfairly had its trials and tribulation Editor: denied my disabilities. They the VA are due to a gender barrier. with this fairly touchy mat- An open letter to Governor Rick now stealing my Social Security Make sure to sign your letter and Recently an act of sheer ter, but it has prevailed and Scott on behalf of millions of veterans through the process called co-pay. They include your address and phone equality was perfectly exe- its revolutionary concept whose disabilities are being held garnish my Social Security every number. Anonymous letters will be cuted when the “Women in has had a global effect. hostage by the Veterans Administration: month. I would hope the public would automatically rejected. Please keep Combat” act was passed. Because our iconic heroes Seven hundred forty a day are dying call their senators and Congressmen your letters to a maximum of 400 Because of this, women are fought for the privilege of without their disability claims being and women on the pending legislation words. now able to take lead in the equality, the world now has addressed. A criminal offense. bill, HR814 VA Reimbursement pro- Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 U.S. military. Secretary of followed in our footsteps to The theft of a century. Trillions of gram, to stop the theft by co-pays by South, Sebring, FL 33870; drop it off Defense Leon Panetta pub- create a legacy for genera- dollars out of the pockets of our veter- millions of veterans. The 19 signatures at the same address; fax 385-1954; licized that military is tions to come: for we are ans over 47 years. We have a bill and phone numbers of the men who or e-mail [email protected]. “eliminating the direct above all, Americans, and before Congress, HR814, the Medicare served with me in China are in their To make sure the editorial pages ground combat exclusion that is what Americans do. VA Reimbursement Act of 2011, to cor- 80s and 90s. arenʼt dominated by the same writ- rule for women”. A way to rect this theft by the VA. Florida is Billie E. Jewett ers, letters are limited to two per jettison acting upon dis- third in the nation with retired military. Sebring month and a guest column can be crimination is by always Gauri Persad is a student at Forty-seven years of theft is enough. submitted once every three months. identifying that a person’s Sebring High School. The If this bill is not passed, they, the ‘Basta: Enough’ Opinions expressed in letters or diversities, whether it be News-Sun encourages the coun- VA, expect to steal $3.1 billion out of columns are solely the opinion of background or gender, can ty’s youth to express their the pockets of millions of veterans. It is Editor: that author and not necessarily the never determine their life thoughts and opinions. Guest called co-pays. They, the VA, are pro- When my brother and I had a “con- opinion of the staff or editors of the ahead and most certainly columns are the opinion of the jected to get $153 billion for VA. The flict”, my Italian mother would scream: News-Sun. should never interfere with writer, not necessarily those of White House unveiled its 2014 spend- “Basta!” ... which in her language their aspirations. the News-Sun staff. ing plan for VA – 10 percent increase meant “enough!” from last year. It is time, my fellow Avon Park citi- stay focused on the big picture, the I am Billie E. Jewett. I have been zens, to scream “Basta!” prosperity of the City of Avon Park. fighting the VA for more than 10 years I don’t know about you but I am There is nothing that thwarts such an for my disability benefits. I have 19 tired of reading about a city council effort as constant turmoil. Folks will signatures of Marines who served with member in “conflict” with the city look elsewhere to buy a home or invest me in Northern China in the 1940s. I manager. No doubt the “conflict” has in a business. No one wins. am 84 years old. These signatures and roots for each concerned. Taking sides Give your paid employee, the city their phone numbers and our exposure gets nowhere. Everyone has an opinion. manager, a chance to do his work. to the most diseased nation on earth Facts stand alone. Each has a job to do, Evaluate his progress and reward him have been given to the VA, yet they one that is paid by the taxpayers and accordingly. It is that simple, and need claim and deny that I was exposed to the other ... a council member ... who is not take the time and energy of his asbestos, bad water and many toxic accountable to the entire city not a few, position to defend lawsuits and recrimi- chemicals. single issue folks. nations by a council member. I had the pleasure of attending the Having had my turn as a city council It is simply enough! Get to work. graduation class at Parish Island two member, I can certainly sympathize Make our city the name it carries: The weeks ago. I noticed that they still have with the task of representing 8,000-plus City of Charm ... and get some positive miles of asbestos covered pipes residents. I can also say that the temp- press for a change. because the base is still heated by tation to have a hidden agenda, or serv- Basta! steamed heat. It was the same 66 years ing one’s own desires, is always there. Justine Devlin ago when I graduated. It takes vigilance and a long view to Avon Park C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page A5 Woman Seminar to educate on tourst jogger tax set for today in Sebring avoids Continued from A1 from now and move for- effort of collecting and ward.” remitting the tax along with abduction Also to be covered are Zwayer said that, at least the necessary paperwork. records keeping procedures for the first couple of years, In addition to surveying Continued from A1 as well as information on the office probably would ads for local lodging facili- how audits will be conduct- lose some money in per- ties, local tax officials plan Sheriff’s Office reported. ed. forming the service, but that to take tips and complaints She continued running “We want to educate the as the process became about those who might not along Shop 16 Road, on the folks, kind of an awareness streamlined be assessing the tax in much north end of the parking lot, campaign as to who quali- and every- when the car pulled up fies for it and who may be body who the same way as code beside her, the driver aimed exempt,” Zwayer said. should be enforcement issues are a gun at her and ordered her The meeting is structured playing the enforced. into the car. as an informal session, tax begins to Zwayer announced he Instead, she escaped to the where individuals may have remit their would take over the function nearby Bill Jarrett Ford deal- one-on-one question-and- Zwayer receipts, the earlier this year in the wake ership at 1305 U.S. 27 N., answer sessions with local collection of his successful effort to which had opened early. government officials about process should pay for administrate Florida driver When Highlands County the tax and its administra- itself. licenses. That was started Sheriff’s deputies arrived, tion. “As we work through it back in 2010 with the she described the car as a The idea is to create a our costs will diminish and process phased in at the silver, four-door Nissan “level playing field” so that we will collect more,” he Lake Placid, Avon Park and Altima sedan and described all those offering stays of said. most recently the Sebring the driver as a heavy-set six months or less would Zwayer also said his office. Hispanic man between 20-40 universally assess the tax. office would look closely at years old with a deep voice. Zwayer said his initial push those offering leases for six Birth certificates also now She described the gun as a would be to assure across- months and one day, where are issued locally in an gray or black semi-automatic the-board compliance. tenants later skip out early. effort to make the tax col- pistol. “We don’t plan to seek It has been alleged that this lector’s office a “one-stop Sheriff’s deputies are ask- anything retroactively,” he has been a practice by those shop” for critical govern- ing anyone with information said. “We just want to start who would try to avoid the ment documentation. regarding this incident to Runners’ rules contact Detective Nathan Coogan of the Sheriff’s Nell Hays, crime pre- ࡗ If followed, go imme- Deputies arrest burglary suspect Office Criminal vention specialist at the diately toward lights and er on his quick thinking to this thief into custody with Investigations Unit at 863- Sheriff’s Office, said she people. If possible, turn Continued from A1 call dispatch and also to not anyone getting hurt. Thank 402-7250 or will scheduled free safety around and head in the seminars to any group opposite direction, so window and a broken win- attempt to confront the you Deputies Danley and nwcoogan@highlandssher- that wants one. your follower will also dow in the garage door intruder. Norris for your courage to iff.org. 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Walk or jog in the vehicle. and blood was found on the Highlands County hasn’t with a friend. ࡗ Never get into a vehi- inside of the garage door, the had many incidents like this ࡗ Don’t use headphones. cle with someone you outside of the broken bed- one in recent years, said Stay aware of your sur- don’t know. room window and on the Maj. David Paeplow, head of roundings at all times. ࡗ Keep a cell phone gray shirt in the bedroom. the Sheriff’s Office Law ࡗ Choose a route away handy at all times. It’s the Pena is facing charges of Enforcement Bureau. from large bushes or best source of immediate possession of burglary tools, “It’s quite unusual to have doorways that would hide assistance. occupied burglary, grand a ‘real’ abduction event,” an attacker. Don’t be pre- ࡗ Report all suspicious theft and criminal mischief. 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Page A6 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com FDLE warns of automated debit card call scam You may want to check Callers try to with your financial institu- trick people tion just to be sure, but it is unlikely that your debit into giving card has actually been compromised. PIN numbers, If you suspect your Courtesy photo information has been com- Several public officials attended the 4-H Commissioners Breakfast held Oct. 1. other info promised your financial institution should issue Special to the News-Sun you a new card, and you Highlands County SEBRING — The should file at least an Highlands County Sheriff’s informational report with Office has been notified by your local law enforce- celebrates National the Florida Department of ment. Law Enforcement (FDLE) Also please remember of a new scam implying that your financial institu- 4-H Week debit cards have been tion will never send you an locked due to a compro- email or call asking for By BARRY FOSTER like this every year,” said mise. personal information, the News-Sun corresponent Highlands County 4-H Agent Christopher Sheppard, HCSO says. Any such SEBRING — Sunday Lauren Hrncirik. “This one Information Security communication is definite- began 4-H week. Locally, investigated the levels of Manager for the Florida ly a scam. members of the organization GIS, where the kids used Department of Law This scam is similar to a got a jump on the festivities a transparencies and were Courtesy photo Enforcement said that cell recent scam involving few days early, when they drawing.” Leah Addison and other members of 4-H were able to see phone users are receiving computer operating sys- firsthand how important it is to communicate with one treated Highlands County Another event slated for another and work as a team to build each layer of a park automated calls which tems where victims turned commissioners to a breakfast this month is the annual during the annual Commissioner’s Breakfast held Oct. 1. show up as a four-digit over control of their com- on Tuesday, Oct. 1 before fundraiser dinner and auc- number on caller ID. puter to a caller posing as their first meeting of the tion. to be held at the Island The event will commence Because the needs of The calls indicate the a representative from month. View Lakefront Restaurant & with a social hour at 6 p.m., youth are changing, the clubs consumers’ debit card is Microsoft who was going On the menu were dishes Pub at Sun ‘N Lake on dinner at 7 p.m. and the auc- also are moving from an locked and prompts the to “fix” your system. prepared by individual club October 17. Staged by the 4- tion to begin about 8:30. agricultural focus to a wide consumer to press the Instead the caller installs a members. H foundation, it is the single Organizers said they hoped to range of interests. number “1” on their key- virus and significantly “We had pancakes, there largest fundraiser of the year net about $30,000 to help “We’re really booming and pad to unlock the card. damages your computer were tons of casseroles all and will include both a silent underwrite 4-H clubs and we have diversified said Once the number is and retrieves your informa- kinds of things,” said 4-H and live auction. events for the year. Hrncirik. “We have our tradi- pressed, the call connects tion. County Council president “For $75 a ticket there will Items are being taken at tional clubs, there are two to a live operator posing as “In general people Shelby Ball. “They had full be a dinner and an open bar,” the 4-H offices located at the after school clubs and a a representative from the should not follow the tummies when they left.” said 4-H Foundation Bert J. Harris jr. Agricultural classroom club.” National Credit Union directions of any techni- Additionally, the commis- Treasurer Lisa Sherman. Civic center. Those wanting There are clubs focused on Association who requests cian on the phone or over sioners engaged in a National Sherman said traditionally additional information may shooting sports, archery, gar- at least the debit card num- the Internet when you have Youth Science Day project the live auction has featured call Hrncirik at 402-6540. dening, public speaking and ber and address, and some- not initiated the call,” said with the youngsters. The larger items such as vaca- The Highlands County 4-H gardening. times also asks for a list of Highlands County Sheriff group was split into separate tions, offshore fishing trips, organization has blossomed - “Leadership is a huge, recent transactions and the Susan Benton. units, which then planned, firearms and even a truckload with 15 clubs registered for huge part of 4-H too,”" said card’s PIN number. “Be sure you use quali- designed and built a park. of sod. Smaller items such as the year, which began in Ball. “We have so many dif- If you receive a call like fied people if you have a “The acclivity was created rounds of golf or consumer September. Currently there ferent opportunities there on this, hang up, the problem with your comput- by the National 4-H Council items like a gas grill are are 275 active enrolled mem- every level - county, district Highlands County Sheriff’s er, credit or debit cards or who put together an exercise placed on the silent auction. bers and some 80 volunteers. and even state.” Office says. Smart phone.”

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Continued from A1 would contain or pertain to first time she’s come across pension board business. this requirement from the sue to get those records. The Knapp said Deleon hopes city. She has hired a comput- police pension board voted to find something that sup- er expert to help her “wade” on Sept. 26 to retain ports allegations that one or through personal emails to Mierzwa just in case the city more members of the police find ones pertaining to city council made good on that pension board talked about business, she said. threat. terminating the pension plan She suggested each trustee A joint meeting between or contacted state officials place their title after their the City Council and that about the matter. name in any future commu- board is set for 5 p.m. Oct. Knapp denies that she or nications to help sort pen- 17 at city hall. Greg Warner, ousted police sion board emails from other Capt. Warren West, fire pension board chair, made messages. pension board chairman, any such communications. Knapp said she has always said Mierzwa would be a She said the only trustee kept the chairman advised on good choice, not only emails that could be consid- upcoming issues, but not because the firefighters ered “public record” would other trustees. If she sent an union has hired him in the be those pertaining to the Romona Washington/ News-Sun past, but because he also pension board or sent under email to all trustees and one Lindsey’s Wish inaugural Jeans and Jewels Gala brought together hundreds of the coun- knows the history of Avon their authority as trustees. hit “reply all” by mistake, ty’s families and businesses to show support for youth and teens battling cancer. The that email would violate Tribute Tree featured names of local individuals who are currently battling or have lost Park as it pertains to city West said he rarely kept their battle to a deadly disease. government and pensions. email messages beyond three Florida’s Government in the Mierzwa’s rate is $225 per months in his inbox, let Sunshine law, she said. hour, which would be less alone three years, which he However, she said she can than the fire pension board was told he would have to brief each of them separately is paying attorney Scott provide. about upcoming meetings. Samantha Gholar/ News-Sun The next regular meeting The Hammortree Family Christiansen, Knapp said. “I didn’t know I had to beams Saturday evening West recommended that keep stuff for three years,” of the fire pension board is during the first annual the pension board not set a West said. scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Jeans and Jewels Gala. In spending limit. Knapp also said this is the Avon Park Fire Station. honor of their daughter “We don’t know how far and sister Lindsey, who lost her battle with cancer it’s going to go,” added last December, Katlyn Capt. David Cloud, trustee. along with their mother Trustee Robert Flores Faith and Lindsey’s best asked why the fire pension friend Madison Harris board was put into the pub- formed the non-profit that Orange Blossom Tours supports and helps local lic records request. West children diagnosed and said the city manager is ask- 2x4 color #00032915 currently battling cancer. ing for any emails that Citrus estimate delayed by shutdown Continued from A1 monthly adjustments “We saw that earlier this Although there has been throughout the season as year, where a big portion of some report of root damage USDA were not in the office well.” the fruit hit the ground,” to trees in low-lying areas, on last week, and apparently are The USDA numbers gen- Royce said. “Some of it was the ridge that has not been a not going toward the office erally set the standard for due to citrus greening and problem. There have been this week, it appears that growers and packing houses some of it may have been due some early varieties of citrus whatever final work needed because the estimates are to adverse climactic condi- already picked in Highlands to be done prior to this year’s achieved via a greater data- tions and/or stress on the County, but the harvest will announcement has not been base than the private esti- trees.” not begin in earnest until completed,” said Highlands mates. The debate is to what later this month. Royce said County Citrus Growers However, more than set- extent that might or might by then, albeit a bit late, the Executive Director Ray ting citrus prices, some bro- not happen again. Royce USDA numbers should Royce. kers and processors had pointed out that to keep juic- already have been released. Classified ads get results! 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You can either have prior to the annual govern- ment does get people talking fewer, bigger and heavier ment figures each October. and deciding to move for- pieces or you can have small- Your Cool! Citrus consultant Elizabeth ward,” Royce said. er, lighter and a larger num- Steger earlier this year esti- Although final calculations ber of pieces to make up that mated the upcoming crop at have not been completed, weight,” he said. 0% Interest 130 million 90-pound boxes. Royce said the basis work Early indications are that Another estimator, the such as counting is done and local growers have what Netherlands-based trade that once the government is appears to be some pretty for 36 Months! house Louis Dreyfus functioning again, the official good crops on the trees. Commodities, have set their numbers could be released Royce alluded to the signifi- PLUS up to $1,000 estimate at 132 million rather quickly. The projected cant summer rains earlier as a boxes. 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Page A8 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com Community Briefs HCA wants Roberts museum in Continued from A2 Starting in January 2014, “Stories with Holes”, careers in hair design, nail the Highlands County Tax “Whose Clues?”, and Avon Park Community Center services, and skin care. Collector will begin collect- “Nathan Levy’s 100 Following completion of the ing the 2 percent TDT local- Intriguing Questions.” Continued from A1 fill an “empty spot” in their would need to come up program, students receive an ly for those who are subject In his 35 years as a downtown plan. Robert with a cost estimate to con- occupational certificate and to the tax. teacher and principal, Levy A museum dedicated to Flores, who had suggested vert the upstairs to a muse- are eligible to register as a Representatives from the worked directly with chil- his work could include the the community center to um. skin care specialist with the Tax Collector’s Office will dren, teachers and parents. majority of his collection Leavitt, said having the Leavitt would want to see Florida Department of be on hand to answer ques- He has developed unique and could be a draw to HCA in Avon Park would the museum have its own Business and Professional tions regarding the local col- teaching strategies that downtown Avon Park, also help promote several identity apart from other Regulation. Individual class- lections of the TDT. encourage the love of learn- Leavitt said. forms of art. events taking place in the es are also available in skin For more information, ing. Levy has mentored more “This man is destined, I “We always intended for Community Center. care and nail specialties for contact the Highlands than 30 current principals believe, to be a legend. He that area to be a cultural He has gotten an estimate those who wish to develop County Visitor & and superintendents, as well has got what it takes. He center,” said Administrative of $34,800 from KC or enhance specific skills. Convention Bureau at 402- as helped to train thousands has a way of taking our Services Director Maria Contracting Corp. to con- For more information on 6909. of teachers and parents in environment and making it Sutherland struct a stage, install track the program, call Johnson at better way s to engage chil- abstract art,” Leavitt said. However, getting lighting for exhibits, LP Garden Club 784-7143. dren in learning. For the past Leavitt discovered Roberts’ work permanently upgrade flooring and elec- meets today Roberts while taking thera- displayed in tricity, repaint, install ultra- LPPD offers First 30 years, Levy’s workshops have been among the most py dogs to Sunny Hills Avon Park violet-blocking film on Aid, CPR classes LAKE PLACID – The popular at state and national Assisted Living Facility. On will require windows and divide the Lake Placid Garden Club education conferences. a tip from staff, he learned approval by ground-floor vestibule so LAKE PLACID – The will meet today at the Lake On Thursday, he will pres- Roberts — a former art the CRA that the museum can remain Lake Placid Police Placid Woman’s Club, 10 N. ent a workshop to parents of teacher at Ringling School board — open while other events Department has a First Aid Main St. Socializing will Advanced Academics stu- of Art in Sarasota — had consisting take place downstairs. Sutherland class set for 5:30 p.m. begin at 11:30 a.m. with an dents titled “How to Help lost interest in painting of the Avon Sutherland said now that Tuesday, Oct. 15 and a CPR optional catered lunch at Your Child Be a Better since the death of his wife Park City he has submitted that esti- class at 5:30 p.m. noon. Learner.” This workshop in 2011. Council — and will require mate to the CRA, it’s part Wednesday, Oct. 16. Both The program, “Fruit on explores numerous tech- Leavitt convinced him to Leavitt to make a full pro- of a public record. classes will take place at the the Vine”, will be presented niques to reach learners in start painting again and let posal on what it will cost, However, since the city Holiday Inn Express in Lake by Drew Jones of the HCA exhibit his work. Sutherland said. would require bids for the different and interesting Placid. Henscratch Farms. Soon after, in June 2012, a “We want to see how far work, she would recom- ways. Participants are requested Anyone interested in oil painting by Roberts sold we can bend to let others mend inviting KC Parents will learn to assist to come to the Lake Placid attending or joining should for $10,000, Leavitt said — take advantage of the space Contracting to bid again. their children in developing Police Department to regis- call 465-6106 the most ever paid for a taxpayers provide,” she The advisory board rec- fluency in thinking and writ- ter for either or both classes. piece by an HCA artist. said. ommended Leavitt return to ing. Participants will leave Each class is $30, Retired Educators, The proposal has generat- Other groups have asked the CRA board meeting with a multitude of new however, a discount is given Support Personnel ed excitement among advi- to have the Community Oct. 28 with more detailed time-saving strategies, abun- to all participants who sign sory board members. Center’s upstairs room as information on remodeling meet dant creative ideas for activ- up for both First Aid and Gaylin Thomas said it their headquarters, she said. costs to help the CRA ities a, and knowledge of CPR. LAKE PLACID – The would have the potential of While their activities might decide if the city should specific materials for imple- For more details, contact Highlands County Retired bringing all of Highlands not have the kind of draw move forward on his pro- menting these new strate- the Lake Placid Police Educators and Support County together and would Roberts’ work would, he posal. Department at 699-3757. Personnel Association will gies. This event will be held meet on Thursday. The meet- at Sebring High School’s Tax Collector, TDC ing will be held at the Smith Center at 6:30 p.m. Drivers strike, so Boston kids get lifts from cops will have open house Heartland Educational African Violet Consortium Meeting Room Associated Press About 600 of the 700 find ways to get kids to SEBRING – The Office of in Lake Placid and will Society meets BOSTON — School bus drivers who work for the classes, with police shut- Highlands County Tax begin at 11 a.m. Thursday drivers unexpectedly went city’s bus contractor unex- tling some to school in Collector and Office of The speaker for the meet- on strike Tuesday morning, pectedly went on strike cruisers and vans, while Tourist Development will be ing will be Sammy Telesco SEBRING – A DVD, stranding thousands of stu- Tuesday morning, stranding those with valid student ID presenting an “Open House” from STR8 UP Youth “African Trailers - Making dents and leading police about 33,000 students. cards were allowed to ride from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today Ministry. All attendees are Them Do What I Want Them officers to give rides to An outraged Mayor Tom transit buses and subways at the auditorium lobby of invited to bring a donation to Do,” will be presented at some of them. The mayor Menino said the strike was for free. the Bert J. Harris Agriculture of paper goods or cleaning Thursday’s meeting of the said he would pursue every illegal. Menino said he did not Center in Sebring. supplies to help meet the Heartland African Violet legal avenue, including ask- “We will not allow them expect school buses to roll The open house will be an needs of the youth house. Society. ing a court for an injunc- to use our students as Tuesday afternoon, but opportunity for those Lunch will be provided Members will assess tion, to get the drivers back pawns,” he said. wants drivers back on the involved in the accommoda- for $7. All new retirees will grooming needs of several on the job. The city scrambled to job Wednesday. tions field (hotel/motel, receive a free lunch. For trailers, and starter plants campgrounds, vacation more information contact from these trailers will be rentals and homes etc.) to Betty Hurlbut at 465-5722. given to attendees. obtain information about the Meetings are held the sec- DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; oct ads; 0 0 0 3 2 6 6 7 local Tourist Development Levy to speak in ond Thursday of each month Tax (TDT) collection. The county at 2:30 p.m. in the activities open house will also include room at Highlands Ridge information about the oppor- SEBRING – World- (Fairway Vista Drive, off tunities through the county’s renowned author and speaker Powerline Road). Guests are tourism website and adver- Nathan Levy will be coming welcome to attend. tising grants through the to Highlands County in For directions or informa- Tourist Development October. Levy is a gifted tion, call 385-5765 or email Council. educator and the author of [email protected].

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals LOT 3, BLOCK 263, SUN 'N LAKE ES- Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff en- (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 31, of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NEWS-SUN TATES OF SEBRING UNIT 13, ACCORDING tered in this cause on October 2, 2013, in of Action; if you are hearing or voice im- Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CALL TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Flor- paired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Any person claiming an interest in the IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 71, OF THE PUBLIC ida, I will sell the property situated in High- Relay Service 711. To file response please surplus from the sale, if any, other than the CASE No.: 2013 CA 000590G 385-6155 RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLOR- lands County, Florida described as: contact Highlands County Clerk of Court, property owner as of the date of the lis pen- WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- IDA. LOTS 10886, 10887, 10888, 10889, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL dens, must file a claim within 60 days after TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ABFC 2004 OPT3 Property address: 2422 Island Drive, Se- 10890, UNIT 33, AVON PARK LAKES, AC- 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: the sale. TRUST, ABFC ASSET BACKED CERTIFI- bring, FL 33872 CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- (863) 402-6664. Dated this 26th day of September, 2013. CATES, SERIES 2004 OPT3, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 37, OF THE October 2, 9, 2013 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Plaintiff, 1000 for cash, In the Jury Assembly Room in the PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT basement of Highlands County Courthouse FLORIDA. Deputy Clerk TAMMY S. FOX F/K/A TAMMY S. CAAUWE, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLOR- Announcements located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, and commonly known as: 3198 N BUCK- 1896760 GEORGE FOX, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, UN- IDA Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M. on October INGHAM ROAD, AVON PARK, FL 11-03727-3 KNOWN TENANT #2, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY 23, 2013. 33825-9460; including the building, appur- If you are a person with a disability who Defendants. GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Legals Any person claiming an interest in the tenances, and fixtures located therein, at needs any accommodation in order to par- NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000589 1050 surplus from the sale, if any, other than the public sale, to the highest and best bidder, ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, TO: Tammy S. Fox f/k/a Tammy S. Caauwe THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT property owner as of the date of the lis for cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly at no cost to you, to the provision of certain Residence Unknown THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA pendents, must file a claim within 60 days Room in the basement of the Highlands assistance. Please contact the Office of the FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF PROBATE DIVISION after the sale. County Courthouse located at 430 S. Com- Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within George Fox THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED FILE NO. PC 13-406 Witness, my hand and seal of this court merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, on two (2) working days of your receipt of this Residence Unknown CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13, IN RE: ESTATE OF on the 26th day of September, 2013. November 1, 2013 at 11 a.m. Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if you are hearing Plaintiff, ERNEST A. RZEZNIK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Any persons claiming an interest in the or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 If living: if dead, all unknown parties vs. a/k/a ERNEST A. RZENIK, SR. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK surplus from the sale, if any, other than the or Florida Relay Service 711. claiming interest by, through, under or RICHARD A. OTTERMAN A/K/A RICK A. Deceased. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak property owner as of the date of the lis pen- October 2, 9, 2013 against the above named defendant(s), OTTERMAN, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deputy Clerk dens must file a claim within 60 days after whether said unknown parties claim as RICHARD A. OTTERMAN A/K/A RICK A. (Summary Administration) If you are a person with a disability who the sale. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other OTTERMAN, UNITED STATES OF TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DE- needs assistance in order to participate in a Dated this 2nd day of October, 2013. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLOR- claimants; and all parties having or claiming AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF THE MANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: program or service of the State Courts Sys- Clerk of the Circuit Court IDA to have any right, title or interest in the TREASURY, UNKNOWN TENANT(S), You are hereby notified that an Order of tem, you should contact the Office of the ROBERT W. GERMAINE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY property herein described. Defendants. Summary Administration has been entered Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE in the estate of Ernest A. Rzeznik a/k/a (voice), (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) Deputy Clerk CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000171 close a mortgage on the following described NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Ernest A. Rzenik, Sr., deceased, File Number 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much 324400.090104A/rph NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, property in Highlands County, Florida: Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure PC 13-406, by the Circuit Court for High- in advance of your court appearance or visit October 9, 16, 2013 Plaintiff, Lot 172, Sylvan Shores Estates, accord- filed September 25, 2013 entered in Civil lands County, Florida, Probate Division, the to the courthouse as possible. Please be vs. ing to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Case No. 28-2012-CA-000589 of the Circuit address of which is 590 South Commerce prepared to explain your functional limita- MELISSA MILLIGAN, UNKNOWN SPOUSE 7, Page 13 of the Public Records of High- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870; that the dece- tions and suggest an auxiliary aid or service OF MELISSA MILLIGAN, KINGSWOOD lands County, Florida. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Highlands County, Florida, the Clerk will sell dent's date of death was May 30, 2013; that that you believe will enable you to effectively MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., C-29-36-30-040-0000-1720 CIVIL ACTION to the highest and best bidder for cash at the the total value of the estate is exempt and participate in the court program or service. UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 1, Street Address: 1511 Walnut Ave, CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000620 Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands that the names and addresses of those to 84184 dcs UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 2, Lake Placid, Florida 33852-5614 DIVISION: County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce whom it has been assigned by such order October 2, 9, 2013 Defendants. has been filed against you and you are re- NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 in accordance are: NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE quired to serve a copy of your written de- CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 24th Name and Address NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a fenses, if any, to it on Clarfield, Okon, Salo- PUBLIC NOTICE Plaintiff, day of October, 2013 at 11:00 AM on the Gail Camp Hester Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure mone & Pincus, P.L., Plaintiff's attorney, vs. following described property as set forth in 2 Carol Drive filed September 25, 2013 entered in Civil whose address is 500 Australian Avenue PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF HAZARDOUS VICENTE HERNANDEZ A/K/A VICENTE said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Oxford, MA01540 Case No. 28-2012-CA-000171 of the Circuit South, Suite 730, West Palm Beach, FL MATERIALS INFORMATION HERNANDEZ CRUZ, ET AL, Lot 14, Block 171, Northside Subdivision, Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for 33401, within 30 days after the date of the Defendant(s). according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Ernest A. Rzeznik, Jr. Highlands County, Florida, the Clerk will sell first publication of this notice and file the Pursuant to Section 324 of the Emergency NOTICE OF ACTION Book 3, Pages 32 and 33, of the Public Re- 126 Bedford Road to the highest and best bidder for cash at the original with the Clerk of this Court, other- Planning and Community Right-to-Know act To: cords of Highlands County, Florida. Tax ID: Merrimack, NH 03054 Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands wise, a default will be entered against you of 1986 (EPCRA), the following information is VICENTE HERNANDEZ C-22-35-29-060-1710-0140 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI- County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce for the relief demanded in the complaint or available to the public upon request during A/K/A VICENTE HERNANDEZ CRUZ Any person claiming an interest in the FIED THAT: Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 in accordance petition. normal business hours by contacting the Last Known Address: 1500 West Batavia Rd surplus from the sale, if any, other than the All creditors of the estate of the dece- with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 24th DATED on September 26, 2013. Florida, District VII, Local Emergency Plan- Avon Park, FL 33825 property owner as of the date of the lis pen- dent and persons having claims or de- day of October, 2013 at 11:00 AM on the Bob Germaine ning Committee (LEPC) for Hazardous Mate- Current Address: Unknown dens, must file a claim within 60 days after mands against the estate of the decedent following described property as set forth in Clerk of said Court rials. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM- the sale. other than those for whom provision for full said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: By: /s/ Toni Kopp ING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST Dated this 26th day of September, 2013. payment was made in the Order of Summary Lot 30, Tract A, KINGSWOOD MANOR, As Deputy Clerk Hazardous Material Safety Data Sheets THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Administration must file their claims with this according to the plat thereof as recorded in CLARFIELD, OKON, SALOMONE & PINCUS, Facility Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET Plat Book 13, Page 4, Public Records of P.L. Section 304 Chemical Release DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN Deputy Clerk FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLOR- Highlands County, Florida more particularly Attorney for Plaintiff Follow-up Notifications PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS 1895446 IDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DE- described as follows: 500 Australian Avenue South, Suite 730 District VII, LEPC Hazardous Materials SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR 13-00840-2 MANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER Commence at the Northeast corner of West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Emergency Plan OTHER CLAIMANTS If you are a person with a disability who BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER Tract ``A''; thence run South 44 degrees Telephone: (561) 713-1400 APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM Last Known Address: Unknown needs any accommodation in order to par- 6'15'' Weest along the North line of said The District VII LEPC services residents of October 2, 9, 2013 FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER Current Address: Unknown ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, Tract ``A'' for a distance of 283.16 feet to DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore- at no cost to you, to the provision of certain the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue IN THE CIRCUIT COURT and Polk Counties. BARRED. close a mortgage on the following property in assistance. Please contact the Office of the South 44 degrees 46'15'' West still along FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA The date of first publication of this Notice Highlands County, Florida: Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within the North line of said Tract ``A'' for a dis- CASE NO: 2013-CA-000409 EPCRA requires that any business that regu- is October 9, 2013. LOTS 13429, 13430 AND SOUTH two (2) working days of your receipt of this tance of 22.00 feet to a point; thence run DIVISION: larly uses, handles, or stores certain hazard- Person Giving Notice: ONE-HALF LOT 13431, AVON PARK LAKES, Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if you are hearing South 45 degrees 13'45'' East for a distance UCN: 282013CA000409XXCICI ous chemicals register with State and local Gail Camp Hester UNIT 42, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of 100.00 feet to a point; thence run North U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF regulatory agencies. If you have never regis- 2 Carol Drive THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, or Florida Relay Service 711. 44 degrees 46'15'' East for a distance of OF MID-STATE TRUST XI BY GREEN TREE tered or wish to verify your requirement to Oxford, MA 01540 PAGE 89, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF October 2, 9, 2013 22.00 feet to a point; thence run North 45 SERVICING LLC, , A FOREIGN LIMITED register, contact the LEPC at the address or HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT degrees 13'45'' West for a distance of LIABILITY COMPANY AUTHORIZED TO DO phone number listed below. If you have pre- Ernest A. Rzeznik, Jr. A/K/A 1500 WEST BATAVIA RD AVON OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLOR- 100.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS viously complied, be sure your notifications 126 Bedford Road PARK, FL 33825 IDA Together with a permanent non-exclusive SERVICER WITH DELEGATED AUTHORITY are current – penalties for non-compliance Merrimack, NH 03054 has been filed against you and you are re- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY easement for ingress, egress and regress Plaintiff, are severe. BREED & NUNNALLEE, P.A. quired to serve a copy of your written de- GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION over, through and along that 20 foot ease- vs. Attorneys for Person Giving Notice: fenses within 30 days after the first publica- CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000645 ment reserved over the Southerly 20 feet of JESSICA N. VIDAL; RAUL VIDAL; To obtain notification information or to learn 325 NORTH COMMERCE AVENUE tion, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff's attor- NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Lots 1 through 7, both inclusive, Block 1, as CITIFINANCIAL, INC.; more about EPCRA, please contact: SEBRING, FL 33870 ney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Plaintiff, shown on the Plat of KINGSWOOD MANOR, Defendant(s). By: /s/ E Mark Breed III Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with vs. recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 4, of the NOTICE OF SALE Florida District VII LEPC E. MARK BREED III this Court either before November 6, 2013 MARY BETH BINKLEY GILL, UNKNOWN Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, PURSU- 555 East Church Street Florida Bar No. 338702 service on Plaintiff's attorney, or immediately SPOUSE OF MARY BETH BINKLEY GILL, a/k/a 30 Sunset Lane, Lake Placid, FL ANT TO THE JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE P.O. Box 2089 E-Mail Address: [email protected] thereafter; otherwise, a default will be en- PLACID LAKES AVIATION ESTATES ASSO- 33852 ENTERED IN THE ABOVE CAUSE, I WILL Bartow, Florida 33831 October 9, 16, 2013 tered against you for the relief demanded in CIATION, UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSES- Any person claiming an interest in the SELL THE PROPERTY SITUATED IN HIGH- 863-534-7130 ext. 107 the Complaint or petition. SION 1, UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT surplus from the sale, if any, other than the October 9, 2013 This notice shall be published once a week 2, LOT 21, BLOCK 141, SUN N LAKE ES- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT property owner as of the date of the lis pen- for two consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. Defendants. TATES, SECTION 15, ACCORDING TO THE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, dens, must file a claim within 60 days after IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY the sale. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLOR- on this 23rd day of September, 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a 8, PAGE 84, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- CIVIL DIVISION Dated this 26th day of September, 2013. IDA, Clerk of the Circuit Court Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO. 11000802GCAXSX CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak filed September 25, 2013 entered in Civil AT PUBLIC SALE, TO THE HIGHEST AND WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak CIVIL DIVISION Deputy Clerk Case No. 28-2012-CA-000645 of the Circuit BEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, Plaintiff, Deputy Clerk CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-001109 Albertelli Law Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for ON NOVEMBER 1, 2013, AT 11:00 AM AT vs. 1897262 11-06529-3 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P.O. Box 23028 Highlands County, Florida, the Clerk will sell HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, SE- JEFFERY LEROY THOMPSON A/K/A If you are a person with a disability who Plaintiff, Tampa, FL 33623 to the highest and best bidder for cash at the BRING, FLORIDA. JEFFERY L. THOMPSON, et al. needs any accommodation in order to par- vs. CD-13-112380 Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN Defendant(s) ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, BRUCE ROGERS aka BRUCE E. ROGERS; JOY **See the Americans with Disabilities Act County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, NOTICE OF SALE at no cost to you, to the provision of certain L. ROGERS, BANK OF AMERICA, NA; If you a person with a disability who needs Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 in accordance OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a assistance. Please contact the Office of the ELIZABETH MORGAN; SOUTHERN COLLEGE any accommodation in order to participate with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 24th THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure en- Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, AND in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no day of October, 2013 at 11:00 AM on the A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. tered in the above-styled cause, in the Cir- two (2) working days of your receipt of this UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- following described property as set forth in IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY cuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if you are hearing Defendants. tance. Please contact the Office of the Court said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN OR- will sell the property situated in HIGHLANDS or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 NOTICE OF SALE Administrator, (863)534-4690, within two Lot 33, Block 283, PLACID LAKES SEC- DER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, County, Florida, described as: or Florida Relay Service 711. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final TION TWENTY, according to the plat thereof October 2, 9, 2013 YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, C M Y K

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1050 Legals TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSIS- TANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AT (863)534-4686 AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED COURT APPEARANCE, OR IM- MEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTIFI- CATION IF THE TIME BEFORE THE SCHED- ULED APPEARANCE IS LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS; IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 711. I DATED: October 2, 2013. CLERK OF THE COURT By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk FILE NO: FC-13719 October 9, 16, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 13-403 Division IN RE: ESTATE OF DON W. MARINE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DON W. MARINE, deceased, whose date of death was August 18, 2013, and whose Social Se- curity Number is xxx-xx-7185, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, DUMMY 2013 FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth be- low. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this SERVICE DIRECTORY notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and DUMMY other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5X21.5 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE- DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. AD # The date of first publication of this Notice is October 9, 2013. Personal Representative: /s/ Donna S. Compher /s/ Michael Ann Phillips 756 Ocean Parkway Berlin, MD 21811 00026404 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Michael A. Rider MICHAEL A. RIDER Florida Bar Number: 175661 13 N Oak Avenue Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-1111 E-Mail: [email protected] October 9, 16, 2013 NOTICE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR SALE BY COMPETITIVE BID YOU ARE HEREBY notified that the sale of the following described personal property, to wit: Franklin travel trailer and metal struc- ture attached thereto, charbroil grill, garbage canisters, cooler, patio chair, water pump, air conditioning unit, all previously owned by Jason Bachove who formerly resided at 33 Betty Dr., Lake Placid, FL 33852, will be of- fered for sale by competitive bid at 33 Betty Dr., Lake Placid, FL 33852. The sale will be held on October 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Property may be subject to ownership rights, liens and security interests which may have priority by law. October 9, 16, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000614 DIVISION: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY. Plaintiff, vs. SHOWANDA M. ADAMS, ET AL, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF ACTION To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT- EES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIM- ING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, SAMUEL STEWART, DECEASED Last Known Address: Unknown Current Address: Unknown ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM- ING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN- DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS Last Known Address: Unknown Current Address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore- close a mortgage on the following property in Highlands County, Florida: LOT 1 TO 4, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 33, UNIT NUMBER F, AVON PARK LAKES, RED HILL FARMS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 49 TO 55, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLOR- IDA. A/K/A 2805 W LAREDO RD, AVON PARK, FL 33825-8581 has been filed against you and you are re- quired to serve a copy of your written de- fenses within 30 days after the first publica- tion, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff's attor- ney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with this Court either before November 5, 2013 service on Plaintiff's attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be en- tered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition. This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on this 25th day of September, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk Albertelli Law P.O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 JR-016910F01 **See the Americans with Disabilities Act If you a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- tance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863)534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice of Action; if you are hearing or voice im- paired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711. To file response please contact Highlands County Clerk of Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: (863) 402-6664. October 2, 9, 2013 C M Y K

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Highlands Unfurnished Legals Help Wanted Help Wanted Furniture 1050 1055 County Legals 2100 2100 6200 Apartments 7180 IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT NOTICE OF APPLICATION CONTRACTOR/REMODELER ROYAL CARE of Avon Park BEAUTIFUL APTS BEAUTIFUL - Solid Cherry dresser, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLOR- FOR TAX DEED 13000112TDS NEEDS assistant w/valid drivers Hide-a-bed, Couch & Loveseat Set, We are currently expanding SEBRING- 2BR/1BA, tile floors, IDA, CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. license, reliable transportation - van End tables & Coffee tables ( Glass), our Facility, screen back porch, beautiful land- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that US BANK, CUSTO- preferred, tools/experience helpful. 2 pc. Dining Set, Lamps, etc! With our New Rehab Building scaping. $595/mo. CIVIL DIVISION DIAN FOR TRC-SPE, LLC the holder of the following 863-253-3034, 863-414-7535. Call 863-453-0392 certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to 863-446-1822 CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000107 Current Positions Available be issued thereon. The certificate number and year SLEEPER SOFA Queen Size, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY of issuance, the description of the property, and the SEBRING * DINNER LAKE AREA La-Z-Boy. Excel cond. Very Clean. Plaintiff, names in which it was assessed are as follows: Physical Therapist vs. 2BR, 1 1/2 BA, Apartments for $350. Call 863-453-5216. Certificate No.: 9308 Rent. Large rooms, Fresh paint & GREGORY D. LUCE A/K/A GREGORY LUCE, Year of Issuance: 06-01-2010 Physical Therapist Assistant KATARZYNA LUCE AND UNKNOWN Tile, Includes water. $550/mo. Call Tax ID: C-21-34-29-080-0050-0010 Gary Johnson @ 863-381-1861 Miscellaneous TENANTS/OWNERS, Description of Property: C.N.A. with minimum of Defendants. 7300 LOT 1 BLOCK 5 LUCAS LAKES ESTATES, ACCORD- one-year experience SEBRING - Free 1/2 month rent, WAGON * AGRI - FAB H.D.2000 * NOTICE OF SALE ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT free cable. Large / Very Clean, (4 wheeled) Capacity up to 2,000 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final BOOK 8 PAGE 55 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF Come and be a part of an 1BR/1BA. New Paint, Mini blinds, lbs. max., 61" long X 37" wide w/ Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff en- HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. experienced and dynamic staff. Verticals, tile floor. A/C. Quiet/Safe. 14" high sides, Removable tailgate. tered in this cause on October 2, 2013, in Name in which assessed: EXPERIENCE THE JOYS No last month. 863-385-1999 Very Nice! $150.00. Phone the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Flor- DEBBIE MASSALINE; AND REWARDS Of Being A Com- SNF experience a plus! 863-453-7027 ida, I will sell the property situated in High- All of said property being in the County of High- fort Keeper. If you have a passion lands County, Florida described as: lands, State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall for improving the quality of life Unfurnished House be redeemed according to law the property de- Contact Maria Perez, HR Director, THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 32 AND ALL for others while helping people scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the high- (863) 453-6674/ EOE/MF/DFWP 6300 live independently and happily in Bargain Buys OF LOT 33, IN BLOCK 4, OF ERIN PARK, AC- est bidder at Highlands County Government Center AVON PARK Clean, 2/2, 1 car ga- their own homes, you could be a 7310 CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- in the Board of County Commissioners Boardroom SHOP SUPERVISOR/MECHANIC rage House in safe, quiet neighbor- Comfort Keeper! We are CRIB W/MATTRESS & PAD Graco. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 77, OF THE in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at to work on farm/ ranch equipment, hood. Refrigerator, stove, dish- now hiring CNA, HHA and Like new. $100. 863-442-6470 PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 6th day of November, diesel and gasoline engines, fleet washer, lawn service. No pets or Homemaker Companion Positions FLORIDA. 2013. maintenance, fabrication and elec- Smoking. $700/mo. + $700 secu- in the Highlands County area. We MEN'S FALL SUITS 1 black, 1 gray. and commonly known as: 951 SHAMROCK Dated this 23rd day of August, 2013. trical. Computer skills needed. rity. Call 863-452-5024 offer flexible full-time or part-time Extra ties & shirts. $60. for the pair. DR., SEBRING, FL 33875; including the ROBERT W. GERMAINE Florida Driver License required. Pay Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Flor- hours. Contact us to learn more 863-385-0000 building, appurtenances, and fixtures located based on experience. Drug-free LAKE PLACID on 2 lots. 3/2.5, 2 ida about how you can develop a re- therein, at public sale, to the highest and workplace. Apply in person from master bedrooms. Partially fur- R.V. AIR Conditioning Cover for Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn warding career enriching the lives best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in the 8am-11am & 1pm-4pm Monday nished. Patio, 1 car garage. Walk- 13,500 A/C, color white. $10. MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk of others with Comfort Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the thru Friday @ 109 Arron Drive, ing distance to Golf course & close 863-453-7027 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013 Keepers. Apply online today at: Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 Lake Placid, FL 863-465-2821 to 2 Lakes. $850/mo. Call http://ck381.ersp.biz/employment REFRIGERATOR " FRIGIDAIRE " S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 863-699-2444 863-385-9100 Good Condition. $75. OBO. 33870, on November 1, 2013 at 11 a.m. SUNSHINE PAYDAY LOANS Announcements 863-835-0803 Any persons claiming an interest in the 1100 HIGHLANDS RIDGE GOLF Full time clerk needed surplus from the sale, if any, other than the COURSE currently has restaurant Must be organized and TOWING MIRRORS - Slide over property owner as of the date of the lis pen- and golf shop positions available at Have excellent Customer AVON factory mirrors for Ford F-150 dens must file a claim within 60 days after both the North and South Courses. Service skills Lariat 2006 up. $20. the sale. Interestedapplicants should apply, Fax resumes to: 863-453-7027 Dated this 2nd day of October, 2013. in person, by visiting the golf shop 863-678-2170 PARK Clerk of the Circuit Court at the NorthCourse, 4100 Carter TRICYCLE, ADULT, Trail Mate. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Creek Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825. THE OAKS AT AVON Has the Like new tires. Good cond. $100. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak For more information,please con- following Positions available: HOUSING Call 863-385-7520 Deputy Clerk tact Mike Lamere at 863.471.1115 *CNA'S Full Time. Interested Applicants may apply at 1010 Hwy. WASHER & DRYER 266400/1219056/tio LIL WIZARDS ACADEMY 27 N, Avon Park, FL.33825 or 1X3 Good Cond. Both for $100. OBO October 9, 16, 2013 CHECK Is Looking for VPK Child Care Fax Resume to: 863-835-0803 Teachers. VPK Endorsement, TAMMY PADILLA @ 863-453-5308 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Service Hours, CPR & First Aid AD # Garage & OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, required. 863-381-9676 or email YOUR Yard Sales IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA [email protected] 00032682 7320 CIVIL DIVISION AVON PARK Yard Sale CASE NO.: 282012CA001162GCAXMX 3000 P/T CHURCH FINANCIAL secretary 2098 N Dressel Rd. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL AD needed. Must have experience in Financial Saturday 8a-2p. ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY Excel, Microsoft Word, with a PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT Please check your ad on the knowledge of Quick Books. Call AVON PARK INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER 453-6681 for details. 1448 E. Claradge Ave. OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A first day it runs to make sure it is Thur - Fri- Sat, October 10, 11, 12. WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA correct. Sometimes instructions PHYSICAL THERAPY DIRECTOR 4000 Plaintiff, over the phone are misunder- An opportunity for a strong PT or LAKE PLACID Fri. - Sun. 7 - 3pm. SLP looking to run a rehab Real Estate vs. stood and an error can occur. If 116 Washington Blvd. Entire DIANE W. DAVIES, et al department in Avon Park, FL. Household, riding mower & more! this happens to you, please call SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME Defendants. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 1 CG NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE us the first day your ad appears This position requires a minimum of SEBRING - PRE-MOVING SALE, 1 year of SNF experience and $800/Monthly 3307 Baxter Ave., Oct. 10-11-12, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a and we will be happy to fix it 5000 No Smoking, No pets. management experience is pre- 8am to 4pm. Huge sale. Ceder Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure as soon as we can. 863-402-1142 dated October 2, 2013, and entered in Case ferred. Mobile Homes chest, desk chair, glider chair, cut If We can assist you, please glasses, set of china, Terra dishes, No. 282012CA001162GCAXMX of the Cir- SEBRING - 4BR, 2BA, 2 Car Gar., books, VCR tapes, cookware, toys, cuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in call us: Ideal candidate will have strong in- CHA, All Appliances, Fenced Yard, clothes, tools, ext. ladder, step and for HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Florida, terpersonal skills and a desire to Lg. Screeden Porch. 1 yr. lease ladder, misc. wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA- grow with this department. $1050./mo. 3606 Peugeot St. 314-9876 Candidate also needs to have an 6000 TIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN IN- 863-458-0867 understanding of the rules and SEBRING - TRASH & TREASURE TEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL Rentals & BAKE SALE! At St. John United regulations of medicare as they SEBRING - 3BR, 1BA, Fenced DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS Methodist Church, 3214 Grand Prix News-Sun pertain to therapy. yard All appliances, C/H/A. RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Dr., Fri. Oct.11, 8am - 3pm & Sat. 1120 Edgemoor Ave. Near Wood- F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, is Duplexes for rent Oct. 12, 8am-12pm. Lunch will be If you are interested in this great lawn Elem. School. $200 Walmart Plaintiff, and DIANE W. DAVIES, et al are De- 6050 available Friday. Something For opportunity, please send resume fendants, the clerk will sell to the highest Classified SEBRING 2/1 gift card. $595/mo. Call with salary requirements to Everyone! and best bidder for cash, beginning at 11:00 2202 Wightman Ave. $500/mo. & 863-682-3699 a.m., in the JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, BASE- [email protected] or apply in $300 sec. dep. Nice & large. SEBRING - Large 4BR, 2BA, Living SEBRING - 5115 DESOTO ROAD. MENT, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, person at Royal Care of Avon Park, 2019 Wightman Ave. $550/mo. & rm., Dining rm., Laundry rm., THURS.-FRI.-SAT. OCT. 10-11-12, FL 33870, in accordance with Chapter 45, 1213 W. Stratford Rd., Avon Park, $300 sec. dep. New kitchen, new Mostly tiled floors throughout. 8AM-? Furniture, TV’s, electronics, Florida Statutes, on the 1st day of Novem- FL 33825 (863) 453-6674/ tile, totally remodeled. Fenced yard. $700. Monthly. books, sports equipment, ber, 2013, the following described property EOE/MF/DFWP Call for details. 321-452-7090 or 863-446-1861 much more! as set forth in said Summary Final Judg- PREFERRED TOUCH HOME CARE 863-381-0357 or 863-446-2838. ment, to wit: is now accepting applications and SEBRING. 2 BR/1.5 BA LOT 5, BLOCK 214, A RESUBDIVISION OF resumes for all positions! SEBRING DUPLEX 2/1. Available $700/month, 1st, last, sec $350. PLACID LAKES SECTION SEVEN, ACCORD- HHA, CNA, RN, LPN, PT, OT, now. Tile floors, washer/dryer hook App Fee $35.00. Most pets ok CLASSIFIED ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED MSW. Please fax resumes to up, CHA, no smoke. Will consider w/extra dep. 3326 Sparta Circle. IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 72, OF THE PUBLIC 2000 941-782-3381 for consideration or small pets. $500 per mo. + $400 See full listing on zillow.com Call RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLOR- email sec. Call 863-655-0982 863-273-9377, lv. msg. ADS IDA. Employment [email protected] Any person claiming an interest in the Unfurnished SPRING LAKE - 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, CHA, patio, ceramic tiled living, GET surplus funds from the sale, if any, other Apartments than the property owner as of the date of the Help Wanted SUBSCRIBE 6200 dining, kit., bath & halls, SS appli- lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days 2100 ances, refrigerator w/ water on after the sale. CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER door, micro., W/D hook up. No pets FAST Dated at Sebring, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Progressive long-term care facility TO THE AVON or Smokers. 863-835-0061 Florida, this 2nd day of October, 2013. is seeking a Full Time CDM. Strong (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) RESULTS working knowledge of long-term Wanted to rent Robert W. Germaine care documentation required. NEWS-SUN PARK Clerk of said Circuit Court Excellent pay and benefits avail- 6650 WISH TO RENT A COMPLETELY By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak able. Salary based on experience. FURNISHED HOME in Lake Placid As Deputy Clerk Apply in person at Royal Care of HOUSING CALL area for January - March 2014. 8000 If you are a person with a disability who Avon Park, 1213 W. Stratford Rd., Call 765-505-0305 needs assistance in order to participate in a Avon Park, FL. (863) 453-6674. 1X3 Recreation program or service of the State Courts Sys- EOE, M/F, DFW. 385-6155 tem, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 AD # (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or 7000 (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as 00032681 Merchandise 9000 much in advance of your court appearance Transportation or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please SFSC-HUMAN be prepared to explain your functional limita- TV, Radio, Stereo tions and suggest an auxiliary aid or service 7100 Automotive for Sale that you believe will enable you to effectively HD TV 65" Mitsubishi DLP two 9450 participate in the court program or service. RESOURCES lamps, remote and HDMI con- CADILLAC STS '06. 1 Owner. Dia- PH #30737 nections; stereo speakers. Low mond White. Loaded, all power, October 9, 16, 2013 price $250.00 Call navigation & sunroof. Excel cond. 2X3 863-214-3178. $10,500. Priced to sell FAST!!!!. NOTICE OF SALE 863-243-3035 The following vehicle will be sold at public sale or auction to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.78(2) of the Florida Statutes at AD # 10:00 a.m. on At 1118 WEIGLE AVE., Se- bring, Florida 33870. SALE DATE 10/21/13 00032881 WATCH 1996 ACURA VIN #JN4UA36531C0066377 October 9, 2013

Highlands 1055 County Legals ************************************* **** FOR THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES ************************************* **** The following legal notices are from the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners and are being published in COMPREHENSIVE the font, size, and leading as per their specifications. WELLNESS DISCOVER NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 13000111TDS CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. SERVICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that US BANK, CUSTO- DIAN FOR TRC-SPE, LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to 2X5 be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the MAGAZINE names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 13579 AD # Year of Issuance: 06-01-2010 Tax ID: C-22-37-30-040-0200-0170 Description of Property: LOT 17 BLOCK 20 SUN N LAKES ESTATES SUBDIVI- 00032868 SION SECTION 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8 PAGE 34 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, IN THE FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: JAVIER LAZANO; All of said property being in the County of High- lands, State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the high- est bidder at Highlands County Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Boardroom NEWS-SUN in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 6th day of November, 2013. Dated this 26th day of August, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Flor- ida Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk OCTOBER 27 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013 C M Y K

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NASCAR This Week AGE Section P B3 B Sports News-Sun Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Miracle League hits ‘Sports Talk’

FLORIDA PREP STATE POLLS DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT (through Preseason) Class 8A 2. Godby (3) 4-1 129 4 DISTRICT 11-6A 1. Manatee (14) 6-0 158 1 3. Plant Amer Herit (4) 5-1 125 5 Dist. Overall PF PA 2. Miramar (1) 6-0 142 2 4. Pensacola Catholic 6-0 115 3 Sebring 1-0 4-1 114 50 3. Apopka (1) 6-1 130 3 5. Merritt Island (1) 6-0 90 7 Winter Haven 1-0 4-2 165 142 4. Dr. Phillips 6-0 107 4 6. Miami Jackson (1) 3-2 82 1 Lake Gibson 0-1 2-2 152 83 5. Fort Pierce Central 5-0 91 5 7. Cardinal Gibbons 6-0 73 8 Lake Region 0-1 3-3 107 194 6. South Dade 6-0 84 6 8. Rickards 5-0 49 9 Last Week’s Scores 7. Lake Mary 5-0 58 8 9. Bishop Kenny 4-0 27 10 Sebring 44, Lake Region 14 8. Plant 4-1-1 44 9 10. South Sumter 6-0 23 NR Winter Haven 35, Lake Gibson 30 9. Deerfield Beach 4-1 23 NR Others receiving votes: Wakulla 10, This Week’s Games 10.Vero Beach 4-1 21 7 Palm Bay 10, Bishop Moore 2. Sebring at Tenoroc, 7 p.m. Others receiving votes: West Orange Class 4A Winter Haven at Lake Wales, 7 p.m. 8, First Coast 6, Charles Flanagan 6, Park 1. Miami Washington (16)6-0 160 1 Lake Gibson at Auburndale, 7 p.m. Courtesy photo Idle: Lake Region The Highlands County Miracle League Baseball Organization was the topic of dis- Vista Community 2. 2. Ft Lauderdale Unive 6-0 144 2 DISTRICT 6-4A Class 7A 3. Raines 4-1 111 4 cussion on Ed Lynch’s “Sports Talk” show Saturday, Oct. 5. Featured guests were, Dist. Overall PF PA from left, board member Todd Moore, Miracle League athlete Christian Estrada, 1. St.Thomas Aqnas (13)4-1 155 1 (tie) Cocoa 4-1 111 3 Clewiston 1-0 2-0 160 54 2. Dwyer (3) 6-0 145 2 5. Gulliver Prep 4-1 78 5 LaBelle 1-0 2-4 163 218 director John Varady and Miracle League Buddies Leah Moore and Kaitlyn Varady. 3. East Lake 6-0 130 3 Others receiving votes: Fort White 18, Lake Placid 0-1 2-3 95 158 Miracle League athletes range in age from four- to 65-years old. Lynch said “It was 4. Sickles 5-0 107 4 Bolles School 12, Glades Central 6. Avon Park 0-1 0-6 40 232 on of the most touching and fun shows in ‘Sports Talk’s’ 30 years of live broad- 5. Lakeland 6-0 93 5 Class 3A Last Week’s Scores casting.” The show airs each Saturday immediately following the Noon New on 6. Fleming Island 6-0 73 6 1.Trinity Christ-Jax (16) 5-0 160 1 Clewiston 49, Avon Park 7 WWTK 730-AM. High school football will be the topic of discussion on the Oct. 12 7. Niceville 6-0 70 7 2.Tampa Catholic 5-1 141 2 LaBelle 59, Lake Placid 32 show. 8. Fletcher 4-1 38 8 3. Clearwater Cent Cath 5-1 120 3 This Week’s Games 9. Lincoln 4-2 30 9 4. Ocala Trinity Catholic 4-2 76 5 Avon Park vs. Hardee, 7:30 p.m. 10. Kissimmee Osceola 4-2 15 10 5. Pahokee 4-1 63 NR Clewiston vs. Bishop Verot, 7 p.m. Others receiving votes: Pinellas Park Others receiving votes: Melbourne LaBelle vs. Riverdale, 7 p.m. 9, Port Charlotte 8, Plant City 3, Plantation Central Catholic 46, Lakeland Christian 28, Idle: Lake Placid 3,Tampa Bay Tech 1. Westminster Christian 6. Class 6A Class 2A 1. Miami Central (14) 4-1 157 1 1. N. Florida Christ (13) 5-0 156 1 2. Columbia (1) 6-0 141 2 2. Champagnat Cath (1)6-0 140 2 3. Armwood (1) 5-0 134 3 3.Warner Christian 5-1 126 3 Lady Blue Streaks 4. Heritage 6-0 99 4 4. University Christ. (2) 4-2 110 4 5.Venice 5-1 84 5 5.GladesDay 5-0 90 5 6. Jefferson 4-1 64 6 Others receiving votes: First Baptist 7. Hallandale 6-0 58 8 12, Indian Rocks 6. 8. Largo 5-1 50 7 Class 1A 9. Mainland 5-1 36 9 1. Blountstown (8) 6-0 152 2 brush off Bulldogs 10. Citrus 5-0 22 10 2. Dixie County (6) 4-0 148 3 Others receiving votes: Seabreeze 8, 3. Chiefland 5-0 118 5 By BRITTANY Escambia 7, Ed White 6, Bayside 5, Naples 4. Union County (2) 5-1 115 1 5, Miami Carol City 2, Ida Baker 2. 5. Liberty County 5-1 77 NR WHITTINGTON Class 5A Others receiving votes: Northview 18, News-Sun correspondent 1.West Florida (7) 5-0 145 2 Trenton 6, Hamilton County 6. SEBRING – The Streaks welcomed back familiar foe, Frostproof, once again for their final match-up in the regular season Monday night. Dragons hold off Hardee This was the third time these two teams have met By DAN HOEHNE this year with the first [email protected] two ending in Sebring’s The visiting Wildcats made favor. it a wild one over the first This would end no dif- three sets Monday night, but ferently. in the end, the Lady Dragons The first and second set gathered themselves to win for the Lady Blue Streaks their sixth straight by a 3-1 started off with a strong match score. lead with consecutive After jumping out to a 12-5 serve after serve. lead in the opening set, Lake The gaps never seemed Placid saw Hardee climb back to close between the two into it and close the gap to teams as Sebring had no 21-19. trouble pushing the Lady The Dragons then eked it Bulldogs further back out by scoring four of the onto their heels. The first next six to post the 25-21 two sets were almost mir- final. rored to each other ending It was a similar scenario in in 25-10 and 25-8. the second set, with Lake Although the Blue Placid starting strong and Streaks were able to building a big lead, only to sweep the Dogs, the third see the ‘Cats claw their way set still came as a chal- back. lenge to them. Up 20-11, soon it was 23- “I moved and shuffled Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files 16 and 24-21 before the Shannon Huber piled up a whopping total of 36 digs Monday some people around,” ladies in green finally closed night as Lake Placid held off Hardee. said head coach Venessa Dan Hoehne/News-Sun it out by scoring the next Sinness. “I shifted the Cailyn Webb swings through this kill Monday night point. But a series of runs by the for the Lady Dragons. libero (Ansley Selender) during Sebring’s sweep of visiting Frostproof. Perhaps buoyed by their Wildcats saw Lake Placid Down 4-3 in the fourth set, into middle back instead strong surges in the first two only score three more points Lake Placid kicked it into of left back. So our to get the job done.” eled over to Englewood to sets, Hardee turned the tables the rest of the way and gear for a 14-2 run to seize defense was a little off in Though Frostproof kept face Lemon Bay in their in the third. Hardee took the come-from- control. the third set, the girls are much closer in this one, final district match of the They played the Dragons behind, 25-18 win. They then scored five of so used to Ansley being Sebring was able to hang season on Tuesday, before even up to 5-5, but saw them And while the Cats may the next seven to make it a all the way to their left on and close out the heading up to Orlando for edge away to an 11-10 lead, have been buoyed before, the and she wasn't. But we match with a 25-21 win. a weekend tournament and 15-12. loss served as a wake-up call See LP, Page B4 adjusted and was still able The Lady Streaks trav- beginning Friday. Trading the lakes for some saltwater fishing Since I sold my Ranger eat in years. Moving to another spot, Bay Boat, and started up We typically eat a lot of we baited up with pinfish REDS II, I haven’t had much crappie but in my opinion, and my nephew James nailed time to fish saltwater. the best eating fish is snook. a nice sized redfish and after About once a month I get Bob and James were load- what seemed a long fight, over to the coast to do a lit- ing their gear onto the finally brought the fish boat- tle saltwater fishing with my guides boat when, after 2 1/2 side. brother or flats fishing with hours, I finally arrived. The limit is one redfish Bob Scranton of Avon Park, Bob lives at the end of per person per day, but it has but it’s been three months Sanibel Island and that 5 or to be not less than 18” and since my last trip. Fishin’ Around... 6 miles of driving at 25 mph not more than 27” slot Like a lot of guys, I enjoy is a real killer along the (which his was, a hefty 24 fishing for snook, reds and Don Norton main two-lane highway that incher). sea trout, but between the runs through the island. Shortly after, I caught weather and the long drive, I ments Wednesday and Our guide had us fishing another, smaller redfish, don’t get to do as much of it Friday, it appeared my calen- within 20 minutes, using cut around 20” while James tied as I’d like. dar was open. bait for redfish, which we into what we thought was My brother Bob has a The alarm at 3:30 a.m. could see schooled up 50 another nice sized red, but place over on Sanibel Island Thursday morning came yards ahead of us. turned out to be a big jack and he called early last week mighty quick, but as I filled The school was moving crevalle. to see if I wanted to go out my thermos and dug out the fast, away from our boat and Those jacks can really with him and his son James sandwiches my wife had it wasn’t long before they fight and the bigger ones on Thursday with a local made for me the night were gone. fight just like a redfish. guide. before, I was pretty excited A five-foot bull shark was While all this was going Checking my schedule, I about the trip since snook circling the school and obvi- on, my brother Bob was hav- Courtesy photo had a bass fishing guide trip season is now open and I ously scaring the big school At long last, Don got his snook for dinner. on Monday and bass tourna- haven’t brought any home to of reds. See SALT, Page B4 C M Y K

Page B2 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

MLB Playoffs THURSDAY: JV Football at Hardee, 7 p.m.; Girls Golf vs. Hardee, Sebring, 4 p.m. DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5; x-if necessary) LIVE FRIDAY: Football vs. Hardee, 7 p.m.; Swim at Heartland Invite, Lake Placid, Diving, AMERICAN LEAGUE 5:30 p.m. Boston 2, Tampa Bay 1 PORTS SATURDAY: Swim at Heartland Invite, Lake Placid, Swimming, 9 a.m. Friday: Boston 12, Tampa Bay 2 S Saturday: Boston 7, Tampa Bay 4 Avon Park TUESDAY:Volleyball vs. Lake Wales, 6/7:30 p.m. Monday: Tampa Bay 5, Boston 4 N Tuesday: Boston at Tampa Bay, late O TV x-Thursday, Oct. 10: Tampa Bay at Boston AUTO RACING Oakland 2, Detroit 1 THURSDAY: JV Football vs. Mulberry, 7 p.m.; Volleyball at Mulberry, 6/7:30 p.m.; Cross Friday: Detroit 3, Oakland 2 THURSDAY Country hosts meet, 4:30 p.m. Saturday: Oakland 1, Detroit 0 7 p.m. NASCAR – Bank of America 500, Qual. ESPN2 Monday: Oakland 6, Detroit 3 FRIDAY: Swim hosts Heartland Invite, Diving, 5:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, Oct. 8: Oakland (Straily 10- SATURDAY: Swim hosts Heartland Invite, Swimming, 9 a.m. 8) at Detroit (Fister 14-9) MONDAY:Volleyball vs. Lake Wales, 6/7:30 p.m. x-Thursday, Oct. 10: Detroit at Oakland COLLEGE FOOTBALL Lake Placid NATIONAL LEAGUE THURSDAY St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 2 7:30 p.m. Rutgers at Louisville...... ESPN Thursday: St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 1 Friday: Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1 Sunday: Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 3 THURSDAY: JV Football at Ft. Meade, 7 p.m.; Girls Golf at Avon Park, 4 p.m. Monday: St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 1 GOLF FRIDAY: Football vs. Hardee, 7 p.m.; Swim at Heartland Invite, Lake Placid, Diving, Wednesday Oct. 9: Pittsburgh at St. 5:30 p.m. Louis THURSDAY Los Angeles 3, Atlanta 1 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Portugal Masters ...... GOLF SATURDAY: Swim at Heartland Invite, Lake Placid, Swimming, 9 a.m. Sebring Thursday: Los Angeles 6, Atlanta 1 1 p.m. LPGA – Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia . . . . GOLF Friday: Atlanta 4, Los Angeles 3 Sunday: Los Angeles 13, Atlanta 6 5 p.m. PGA – Frys.com Open ...... GOLF Monday: Los Angeles 4, Atlanta 3 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES MLB PLAYOFFS WEDNESDAY: Baseball vs. Polk State, 5 p.m.; Softball vs.Webber, 5 p.m. (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) AMERICAN LEAGUE WEDNESDAY THURSDAY:Volleyball vs. State College of Florida, 7 p.m. All games televised by Fox 8 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, if necessary . . . . TBS FRIDAY:Volleyball hosts Tri-Match, vs. Pasco-Hernando, 1 p.m., vs. Indian River, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12: Oakland-Detroit win- ner at Boston or Tampa Bay at Oakland- SFSC Detroit winner Sunday, Oct. 13: Oakland-Detroit winner NHL at Boston or Tampa Bay at Oakland- THURSDAY Detroit winner Tuesday, Oct. 15: Boston at Oakland- 7:30 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay...... SUN Detroit winner or Oakland-Detroit win- Times, games, channels all subject to change SPORTS SNAPSHOTS ner at Tampa Bay Wednesday, Oct. 16: Boston at Oakland-Detroit winner or Oakland- Green Bay at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Colorado 13 9 9 48 42 32 Golf FORE Homes Please pre- register by October 21. Detroit winner at Tampa Bay Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. San Jose 12 11 8 44 32 41 x-Thursday, Oct. 17: Boston at Oakland- Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Vancouver 11 11 9 42 44 41 SEBRING – Mountain Top Sebring Elks Golf Detroit winner or Oakland-Detroit win- Cincinnati at Buffalo, 1 p.m. FC Dallas 10 10 11 41 43 47 Productions present the “Golf FORE ner at Tampa Bay Detroit at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Chivas USA 6 18 8 26 29 60 x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Oakland-Detroit Tennessee at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. NOTE: Three points for victory, one Homes” tournament on Saturday, Oct. SEBRING – The Sebring Elks Lodge winner at Boston or Tampa Bay at Jacksonville at Denver, 4:05 p.m. point for tie. 19, at the Country Club of Sebring, to No. 1529 monthly golf outing will be Oakland-Detroit winner Arizona at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. ___ benefit the Highlands County Habitat for held at Golf Hammock Golf and Country x-Sunday, Oct. 20: Oakland-Detroit win- New Orleans at New England, 4:25 p.m. Saturday’s Games ner at Boston or Tampa Bay at Oakland- Washington at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. New York 2, New England 2, tie Humanity. Club on Monday, Oct. 7, beginning at 8 Detroit winner Open: Atlanta, Miami Sporting Kansas City 1, Columbus 0 Registration is at 7:30 a.m., with a a.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Monday, Oct. 14 Philadelphia 1, Toronto FC 0 shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $28, which includes golf, cart, All games televised by TBS Indianapolis at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Real Salt Lake 1, FC Dallas 1, tie Colorado 5, Seattle FC 1 Four-person teams will be flighted by lunch and prize fund. Friday, Oct. 11: Los Angeles at St. Louis WNBA Playoffs or Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Sunday’s Games handicap. To sign up contact Jack McLaughlin at Saturday, Oct. 12: Los Angeles at St. Los Angeles 5, Chivas USA 0 The entry fee of $260 per team [email protected] or leave a FINALS Vancouver 2, Portland 2, tie Louis or Pittsburgh at Los Angeles includes a complimentary practice round message on 863 471-3295. Monday, Oct. 14: St. Louis at Los (Best-of-5) Wednesday’s Games Angeles or Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Sunday: Atlanta at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. Sporting KC at Houston, 8:30 p.m. and reception on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Check in no later than 7:40 a.m. by the Tuesday, Oct. 15: St. Louis at Los Tuesday, Oct. 8: Atlanta at Minnesota, 8 Vancouver at Seattle FC, 10 p.m. Country Club Grill. Pro Shop. p.m. Angeles or Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Entry also includes continental break- x-Wednesday, Oct. 16: St. Louis at Los Thursday, Oct. 10: Minnesota at Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 12 Dragon Tail 5K Angeles or Los Angeles at Pittsburgh 8:30 p.m. New England at Montreal, 2:30 p.m. fast, goodie bags, prizes, snacks and bev- x-Friday, Oct. 18: Los Angeles at St. x-Sunday, Oct. 13: Minnesota at Philadelphia at D.C. United, 7 p.m. erages on the course, lunch and awards Atlanta, 8 p.m. LAKE PLACID – The 3rd Annual Louis or Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Chicago at FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m. following play. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Los Angeles at St. x-Wenesday, Oct. 16: Atlanta at Sunday, Oct. 13 Dragon Tail 5K will go off on Saturday, Minnesota, 8 p.m. Entries with hole sponsorships are also Louis or Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Seattle FC at Portland, 9 p.m. Oct. 12 at 8 a.m., starting from the Lake available for $300. WORLD SERIES NHL Transactions Placid High School Track Complex. (Best-of-7) There will also be a $2,000 hole-in- Entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for All games televised by Fox EASTERN CONFERENCE one prize sponsored by Cohan Radio Wednesday, Oct. 23: at AL BASEBALL K-12 students, through Friday, Sept. 27, Atlantic Division American League Thursday, Oct. 24: at AL Group and a chance to win a new vehicle W L OT Pts GF GA CLEVELAND INDIANS–Sent LHP Clay $25 on race day. Saturday, Oct. 26: at NL sponsored by Alan Jay Automotive Toronto 3 0 0 6 12 8 Rapada outright to Columbus (IL). All proceeds go to benefit the Green Sunday, Oct. 27: at NL Boston 2 0047 2 Network. x-Monday, Oct. 28: at NL TORONTO BLUE JAYS–Announced the Dragon Boys and Girls Cross Country Detroit 2 1046 7 retirement of first base coach Dwayne Download entry form at www.habi- x-Wednesday, Oct. 30: at AL teams. Ottawa 1 0135 5 Murphy. Announced hitting coach Chad tathighlands.org. x-Thursday, Oct. 31: at AL Montreal 1 1027 5 Awards will go to the top two Male Mottolla will not return for the 2014 Contact Habitat for Humanity at 385- NFL Florida 1 1024 9 season. and Female finishers in each age catego- Tampa Bay 1 1024 5 7156 for more information. National League ry, and Dri-fit shirts will be available to Buffalo 0 3002 7 MIAMI MARLINS–Sent RHP Jose Ceda, Email team information to AMERICAN CONFERENCE Metropolitan Division the first 150 paid entries. East RHP Steven Ames, 1B Joe Mahoney, 3B [email protected]. W L OT Pts GF GA Gil Velazquez, C Koyie Hill, LHP Zach For more information, contact Coach W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 2 0047 1 New England 4 1 0 .80095 70 Phillips and RHP Kevin Slowey outright Morgan at (863) 699-5010, or mor- Carolina 1 0134 4 to New Orleans (PCL). Excel Volleyball Clinics N.Y. Jets 3 2 0 .60098 116 N.Y. Islanders 1 0136 6 [email protected] Miami 3 2 0 .600114117 American Association N.Y. Rangers 1 1024 5 AMARILLO SOX–Acquired LHP Dayne AVON PARK – South Florida State Buffalo 2 3 0 .400112130 Columbus 1 1026 6 South Quist from San Angelo (UL) for a player Volleyball coach Kim Crawford will be LP Baseball/Softball Washington 1 2 0 2 10 12 to be named. W L T Pct PF PA New Jersey 0 122712 offering two more clinics for Indianapolis 4 1 0 .800139 79 United League LAKE PLACID – Lake Placid Youth Philadelphia 0 3003 9 SAN ANGELO COLTS–Signed the con- beginner/intermediate boys and girls Tennessee 3 2 0 .600115 95 Baseball and Softball are holding their Houston 2 3 0 .40093 139 WESTERN CONFERENCE tract options of RHPs Alfredo Caballero, interested in learning fundamental vol- Derek Christensen, B.J. Hyatt, Eric Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Jacksonville 0 5 0 .00051 163 Central Division leyball skills, loco-motor movements, North W L OT Pts GF GA Sheridan, Jeremy Tietze and Derek at 6:00 p.m. at the Lake June Sports Vaughn; OF Braden Embry and INF Eric eye/hand coordination and team building W L T Pct PF PA St. Louis 2 0 0 4 11 2 Complex, upstairs in the board room. Colorado 2 0049 2 Herman. skills. Baltimore 3 2 0 .600117110 Any interested coaches and parents are Cleveland 3 2 0 .600101 94 Winnipeg 2 1 0 4 12 10 BASKETBALL Each clinic will meet one day for two Cincinnati 3 2 0 .60094 87 Chicago 1 0138 7 National Basketball Association invited to attend. Pittsburgh 0 4 0 .00069 110 Dallas 1 1024 5 NEW ORLEANS PELICANS–Waived F hours, with a cost of $50 per clinic. West Minnesota 0 0225 7 Rodney Carney. The clinics will meet in the Panther KOC Youth Soccer W L T Pct PF PA Nashville 0 2003 7 FOOTBALL Gym at SFSC on Saturday’s Oct. 5 and Pacific Division Denver 5 0 01.000230139 National Football League 12, from 9-11 a.m. each day. SEBRING – All boys and girls ages 9- Kansas City 5 0 01.00012858 W L OT Pts GF GA BUFFALO BILLS–Placed K Dustin Oakland 2 3 0 .40098 108 San Jose 2 0048 2 Hopkins on injured reserve. Signed QB The clinic is perfect for middle-school 14 are invited to participate in the local San Diego 2 3 0 .400125129 Vancouver 2 1 0 4 12 10 Thad Lewis from the practice squad. athletes preparing for the school season. level of competition for the 2013 Knights Anaheim 2 104811 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Claimed OL Antoine McClain off waivers Private, specialized training sessions of Columbus Soccer Challenge that will Calgary 1 0 2 4 12 13 from Oakland. Released OL Sam Young. East Phoenix 1 1025 5 with Coach Crawford will be available be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, between 9 W L T Pct PF PA GREEN BAY PACKERS–Signed CB Los Angeles 1 202710 James Nixon from the practice squad. immediately following each clinic, from a.m. and Noon at the St. Catherine Youth Philadelphia 2 3 0 .400135159 Edmonton 1 2 0 2 11 15 Dallas 2 3 0 .400152136 Placed LB Robert Francois on injured 11 a.m.-Noon, at $20 per athlete. Center across from the Lakeshore Mall. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point reserve. Washington 1 3 0 .25091 112 for overtime loss. For more information, contact Age eligibility is determined by the N.Y. Giants 0 5 0 .00082 182 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS–Activated WR ___ LaVon Brazill. Waived DE Lawrence Crawford at (863) 385-2377, or at craw- age of the contestant as of September 1, South Sunday’s Games W L T Pct PF PA Guy. [email protected]. and proof of age is required at registra- Carolina 2, Philadelphia 1 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS–Claimed WR New Orleans 5 0 01.00013473 Anaheim 3, Winnipeg 2 tion the morning of the event. Carolina 1 3 0 .25074 58 Stephen Williams off waivers from Vancouver 5, Calgary 4, OT Seattle. Waived WR Jeremy Ebert. Rally for the Cure Tennis This competition is to demonstrate the Atlanta 1 4 0 .200122134 Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 0 4 0 .00044 70 MINNESOTA VIKINGS–Agreed to terms most basic of soccer skills – the penalty Edmonton 5, New Jersey 4, SO with QB Josh Freeman. SEBRING – The Highlands County North N.Y. Rangers 3, Los Angeles 1 kick. W L T Pct PF PA NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS–Re-signed Tennis Association (HCTA) will host its Tuesday’s Games CB Marquice Cole. Released S Kanorris Each player will be allowed 15 penalty Detroit 3 2 0 .600131123 Colorado at Toronto, late fourth annual Rally for the Cure tennis Chicago 3 2 0 .600145140 Davis and LB Ja’Gared Davis. kicks from the penalty line, with points Phoenix at N.Y. Islanders, late OAKLAND RAIDERS–Activated WR event at the Thakkar Tennis Center in the Green Bay 2 2 0 .500118 97 Florida at Philadelphia, late awarded based on which of the five Andre Holmes. Released QB Matt Flynn. Country Club of Sebring Saturday, Oct. Minnesota 1 3 0 .250115123 Carolina at Pittsburgh, late zones within the goal the ball passes West Waived OL Jack Cornell. 26. Tampa Bay at Buffalo, late through. W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota at Nashville, late HOCKEY Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and play Seattle 4 1 0 .800137 81 National Hockey League The Knights of Columbus Soccer New Jersey at Vancouver, late promptly at 9 a.m. San Francisco 3 2 0 .600113 98 N.Y. Rangers at San Jose, late ANAHEIM DUCKS–Assigned C Peter Challenge is sponsored annually, with Holland to Norfolk (AHL). The format is men’s and women’s dou- Arizona 3 2 0 .60091 95 Wednesday’s Games boys and girls winners in each group St. Louis 2 3 0 .400103141 Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. LOS ANGELES KINGS–Agreed to terms bles and each eight-game match will be with F Scott Sabourin on a three-year progressing through local, district, and ___ Montreal at Calgary, 8 p.m. played with a different partner against Sunday’s Games Ottawa at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. entry level contract. state competitions. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS–Fired coach different opponents. Green Bay 22, Detroit 9 To pre-register contact Jack New Orleans 26, Chicago 18 MLS Peter Laviolette. Named assistant coach In addition to fun tennis, participants Craig Berube coach. McLaughlin at (863) 471-3295 or by Kansas City 26, Tennessee 17 will receive goodie bags, have opportu- St. Louis 34, Jacksonville 20 EASTERN CONFERENCE ECHL email at [email protected]. IDAHO STEELHEADS–Agreed to terms nities to win prizes and drawings, and Cincinnati 13, New England 6 W L T Pts GF GA The Knights of Columbus is an inter- Indianapolis 34, Seattle 28 x-New York 15 9 8 53 50 39 with F Tommy Grant and F Justin receive a free annual subscription to a national Catholic family fraternal service Baltimore 26, Miami 23 Sporting KC 15 10 6 51 44 29 Mercier. magazine of their choice. Philadelphia 36, N.Y. Giants 21 Houston 13 10 8 47 39 37 LACROSSE organization with 1.8 million members in Lunch will be provided by Chicanes, Arizona 22, Carolina 6 Montreal 13 10 7 46 48 45 Major League Lacrosse over 15,000 local councils. Denver 51, Dallas 48 Philadelphia 12 10 9 45 39 39 OHIO MACHINE–Signed coach Bear Edible Arrangements and HCTA mem- San Francisco 34, Houston 3 Chicago 12 12 7 43 41 45 Davis to a contract extension through bers. Oakland 27, San Diego 17 New England 11 11 9 42 44 36 2014 season. Youth Basketball All proceeds go to the Rally for the Open: Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Tampa Columbus 12 15 5 41 40 42 COLLEGE Bay, Washington Toronto FC 5 16 11 26 29 46 NORTH CAROLINA–Announced LB Jack Cure and the Susan G. Komen for the SEBRING – The Highlands County Monday’s Game D.C. 3 22 6 15 20 55 Tabb is suspended for the first half of Cure Foundation, a major fundraiser for Family YMCA is conducting a sign up N.Y. Jets 30, Atlanta 28 WESTERN CONFERENCE the Miami game on Oct. 17. Thursday, Oct. 10 breast cancer research and education. for their Youth Basketball League ages 4- W L T Pts GF GA NYU–Named Michael Quagliano men’s N.Y. Giants at Chicago, 8:25 p.m. The registration fee is $25. 15. Real Salt Lake 15 10 7 52 55 40 and women’s assistant golf coach and Sunday, Oct. 13 Seattle 15 9 6 51 40 34 Ariel Osharenko assistant strength and To register or for more information, Questions please call 382-9622. Carolina at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Portland 12 5 14 50 48 33 conditioning coach. [email protected] Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. contact Judy at Los Angeles 14 11 6 48 51 37 St. Louis at Houston, 1 p.m. or 425-214-3996. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page B3 C M Y K

Page B4 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com Saltwater fishing yields big snook LP looks to keep Continued from B1 But unlike the earlier his bait overboard. I thanked the guide and school of reds, this school Knowing shook reside told him what a cool way to ing a field day catching came right at us, with 7- under the dock, only occa- end a guide trip. district lead snook. foot bull shark right behind sionally does he drop a line Daydreaming on my long The area we were fishing Continued from B1 Then there were the two them. to impress a customer. drive home, I tried to imag- seemed loaded up with eye-popping numbers put up It all happened so fast we Well, he sure impressed ine, at the end of a day of 22-8 lead. snook but most of the ones as setter Andrea Barajas didn’t even get a cast into me, and as he handed me Oh, Hardee did push back we caught were under the taking clients out on a bass totaled a whopping 41 the school before they dis- the rod and I baited up with a bit late, but as the saying 28” slot size. fishing trip, flipping bait assists and Shannon Huber persed right in front of the a pinfish, I couldn’t wait to goes, by then it was a tad over the side of the boat was a human steam shovel Only one snook per day, boat. drop it overboard. and pulling out a 10 too late, as the Dragons won with a total of 36 digs. per angler, between 28” and A great day on the water, No sooner did my pinfish pounder. it 25-14. “The girls put up some 33”. but I still didn’t have my hit the water and a big I’ve gotta believe that And while head coach good numbers, but we just I told our guide I was snook to take home. snook hit the bait and took would impress just about Charlotte Bauder wasn’t didn’t play that well on the hoping to get at least one The guide said he had off for parts unknown. anybody. exactly pleased by the play whole,” Bauder said. “I’m snook to take home but one more spot to try but as It surprised me so much of the night overall, there hoping they got that all out after a few hours and a we slid into his boat slip, I that I really wasn’t prepared Don Norton is a professional were some impressive num- before tonight.” dozen more under-sized assumed he’d forgotten his for the raw power and as tournament bass fisherman, bers put up by her charges. Tonight being Tuesday’s snook, it seemed my promise. the line peeled off the reel, bass fishing guide, and custom Three Dragons were in titanic clash between District chances were growing slim- Then, after he tied off the I tried to tighten the drag rod builder. He lives in the Golf double figures for kills, with 9-4A leaders Lake Placid mer. boat, he began tossing the and the line just snapped! Hammock area of Sebring with Breauna Corley garnering and Avon Park. James caught a nice sea bait overboard. I couldn't believe it. his wife Lexie, and is the owner 14, Jacalyn Baldwin 12 and The Dragons were unde- trout, around 21” and com- All this time his outboard That snook had to go 45 of a custom rod building compa- Bella Caraballo 10. feated in district play, with bined with his snook and motor was still running in inches and even though I ny appropriately named “The Tiffani Broder had five Avon Park having just one redfish, he qualified for the neutral and I was surprised wouldn’t have been able to American Fisherman.” He is service aces, while Corley loss – to Lake Placid. 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Visit Broncos biggest NFL unlike the earlier school; laughed and said he’s been Finally, after six years in his American Fisherman these were bull reds, all far guiding from this slip for 12 Ohio and the last three Facebook page or his website at favorite ever in Vegas too big to fall inside the slot years and almost every day years with a closed snook theamericanfisherman.com. or limit, but lots of fun to he would come back in season, I finally had my stop by the store to see him in LAS VEGAS — It looked catch. around 5 p.m. and dumps dinner. person. like a mismatch even before Peyton Manning hooked up for his first touchdown pass to Wes Welker and the rest of the NFL found out just Dodgers beat Braves 4-3 to move on how bad the Jacksonville Jaguars really are. But now it’s official. By BETH HARRIS Carl Crawford homered They tore jerseys off each innings before turning it The Denver Broncos are Associated Press his first two times up and other in unbridled excite- over to the bullpen. the biggest favorite ever in TIM DAHLBERG LOS ANGELES — As the Dodgers won the best- ment and doused Uribe with “This is the postseason,” an NFL game in this gam- the celebration raged of-five playoff 3-1. a bright-colored sports Kershaw said. “You just go. Associated Press bling city, a whopping four- around them, Sandy Koufax “This does not get old. I drink. It’s a one-month sprint and have to give up that many touchdown pick Sunday at sought out Clayton Kershaw love the champagne. I love “This team has a lot of I’m looking forward to the points to get a bet on home against the hapless in the hazy mist of the club- the burning sensation in my fun. We don’t think about Denver. next couple games.” Jaguars. house for a hug. eyes,” center fielder Skip being the team to beat and Kershaw wasted a 2-0 Those who like Koufax, whose blazing Schumaker said. “A lot of all that stuff. We just go out Sports books in and Jacksonville, on the other lead, giving up two around Las Vegas make fastball dominated baseball these guys have never expe- there and play and try to unearned runs and three hand, will start with a four- in the mid-1960s, removed rienced the moving on to have fun,” Crawford said. Manning and the Broncos a touchdown edge on their hits. 28-point favorite over the protective goggles from the next round and I’m Jansen and catcher A.J. He struck out six and bets. his eyes and rested his arms happy for them.” Ellis leaped into each Jacksonville, unheard of in “You might want to get walked one on 91 pitches. an industry where half-point on Kershaw’s broad shoul- Yasiel Puig doubled down other’s arms, and a burst of With one out in the sev- out the Farmer’s Almanac ders. the right-field line leading fireworks lit the sky in cen- swings can be huge and most and hope they have 14 feet enth, Elliot Johnson tripled From the franchise’s old off the eighth against losing ter field as blue and silver teams are rated within a few of snow Saturday night in into the right-field corner, left-handed ace to its cur- pitcher David Carpenter. streamers cascaded from an points of each other. Denver if you’re taking the sending Puig sliding into rent young southpaw, a The rookie charged into upper level of the stadium. But even the big line has- 28,” Vaccaro said. “But it’s the dirt chasing the ball as smiling Koufax looked second base and pumped his The Dodgers lined up n’t stopped people from bet- still the NFL, where any- it caromed off the wall. Kershaw in the eyes and right fist in the air. exchanging hugs in the ting on the Broncos, even thing can happen.” Constanza, batting for bestowed his congratula- Fans were on their feet infield, and co-owners Mark after they didn’t cover the Denver bettors found that tions. chanting “Let’s go Walter and Magic Johnson starting pitcher Freddy spread in Sunday’s 51-48 out Sunday when the The Dodgers had Dodgers!” when Uribe grinned watching the revel- Garcia, singled into center win over the Cowboys. Broncos — who were heavi- advanced to their 10th fouled off two bunt ry among the team they pur- to put the NL East champi- “It didn’t take people long ly bet as 7 1/2-point National League champi- attempts. chased last year. ons ahead for the first time. to jump on the Broncos favorites in Dallas — failed onship series with a 4-3 vic- Then he sent a hanging 2- Kershaw, Puig, Wilson Garcia allowed two runs bandwagon, which is at its to cover the spread for the tory over the Atlanta Braves 2 breaking ball into the and other players jogged and eight hits in six innings. capacity now,” said Jay first time this season. on Monday night. Dodgers’ bullpen in left around the warning track He struck out six and Kornegay, who runs the Before that, bettors were “To get a hug and get a field to put them in front for exchanging high-fives and walked two. sports book at the LVH cashing in tickets by the ‘good job’ from a guy like the second time. hand slaps with delirious The Braves tied it 2-all in hotel. “And we expect that handful on the Broncos and that, from a guy that’s been Uribe knew it was gone fans. the fourth. to continue.” on the total score going over there, from a guy that’s as soon as he connected. “They were loud,” Crawford’s second homer Though the city’s legal what oddsmakers thought it done this before and was He dropped his bat and Kershaw said. “They want of the game came in the sports books don’t keep his- would be. the best at it for a long time threw both arms in the air at it just as much as we do.” third, landing deep in the torical records on such “Dallas was America’s is pretty special,” Kershaw home plate. The Dodgers were criti- lower right-field seats for a things — and the NFL refus- Team but it’s definitely said. “He genuinely cares “This moment today I’ll cized for jumping into the 2-0 lead. es to even acknowledge that Denver now,” Vaccaro said. about not only this team but never forget,” he said. “I ballpark pool in Arizona Crawford led off the first betting lines exist — those “It’s all because of Manning, kind of our well-being. He think a lot of people feel when they clinched the NL with a towering home run to in the industry say the lop- too. He’s revitalized the cares about us. That’s awe- like that.” West crown last month. the right-field pavilion, sided point spread surpasses whole franchise and made some.” Meanwhile, it was the lat- This time, they got to smiling broadly as the the 26-point margin for them the Super Bowl The NL West champions est October flop for Atlanta, party at home. Dodgers took a 1-0 lead. favored Pittsburgh against favorite.” open the next round Friday which hasn’t won a postsea- The Braves took a 3-2 “The smile on his face Tampa Bay in 1976 when the Kornegay said the city’s Buccaneers were an expan- against St. Louis or son series since 2001. lead in the seventh on when he hit that homer is sports books have had a sion franchise and the Pittsburgh. During that stretch, the pinch-hitter Jose priceless,” Mattingly said. good year so far taking The Cardinals host the Braves have lost seven Constanza’s RBI single off Steelers got within a game money on the NFL, though of the Super Bowl. wild-card Pirates in a win- straight playoff series and reliever Ronald Belisario. NOTES: The Dodgers the tremendous popularity of More recently, the biggest ner-take-all Game 5 on the 2012 NL wild-card Needing a win to avoid lost in five games to the Broncos has cost them favorite was New England as Wednesday. game. elimination, Gonzalez never Philadelphia four years ago some money. a 24-point pick over “We’ve moved one step “To end the way it did got the ball to lights-out in the NLCS. ... The last He said it was reminiscent closer,” said Don Mattingly, tonight, it’s going to hurt. closer Craig Kimbrel. Philadelphia in 2007, the of the 2007 season, when Dodgers pitcher to start on managing in the playoffs for It’s going to be a long way “You don’t want it to year the Patriots made it bettors kept putting money short rest in the playoffs the first time. back,” Braves manager ever end the way we ended through the regular season on the Patriots until odds- was Derek Lowe, who Juan Uribe hit a go- Fredi Gonzalez said. “But today. But we had the right undefeated. makers got wise and raised allowed two runs and six ahead, two-run homer in the tip your hat to the Dodgers guy out there. Carp has “You have a team that can’t the lines so much it was hits in five innings of a no- eighth inning after Kershaw and congratulate Donnie been good for us,” seem to get out of their own tough for even a dominant started on short rest for the and his staff. The sad thing Gonzalez said. “There is decision in Game 4 of the way against a team that put team to cover the spread. Dodgers, who reached the is there are no more games, nothing to be ashamed of.” NLCS on Oct. 13, 2008, up 51 points on Sunday,” said RJ Bell, who runs a web- NLCS for the first time you know?” The Dodgers gambled in against Philadelphia. ... Jimmy Vaccaro, vice presi- site that analyzes betting and since 2009. Brian Wilson pitched a bringing back Kershaw on Crawford’s leadoff homer dent of sports marketing at betting patterns, said casual “It was a special night to scoreless eighth to get the three days’ rest for the first was the second in Dodgers the South Point hotel. bettors will continue to back get to do it here in L.A.,” victory. time in his career. postseason history. Davey “Everything feeds into this. the Broncos no matter what, said Kershaw, his hair slick Kenley Jansen struck out But with a chance to Lopes homered leading off It’s the best versus the worst.” while the professionals are from the spray of beer and all three batters in the ninth close out the series, they Game 6 of the 1978 World The game is so lopsided more about where the num- champagne. “We haven’t for a save, fanning Justin opted for their ace over Series. He’s now the first that most sports books aren’t bers actually end up. won anything yet, but it Upton to end it. scheduled starter Ricky base coach for the team. ... even putting up money lines “If you say this line is 28 definitely feels good to get That set off a raucous Nolasco. Kershaw allowed seven on the game, where a bettor or even 32 points the average to celebrate. You never celebration on the field by The move paid off when unearned runs during the can simply pick a team to bettor just shrugs and figures want to pass those moments the Dodgers, who rushed the 2011 Cy Young Award regular season, all of them win or lose. Peyton Manning will score up.” toward the mound in a mob. winner tossed six solid at Dodger Stadium. Instead, oddsmakers tried no matter what,” he said. to find a number that would For those who do like the somehow entice betting on Jaguars, there is recent his- the Jaguars even if they are torical precedence for bet- NEWS-SUN given almost no chance of ting them. winning the game outright. In the 2007 game where That line turned out to be New England was favored The news is just a click away! 28 points, meaning bettors by 24 over Philadelphia, the who think Manning and the Patriots didn’t come close to Broncos won’t let off the gas covering the spread in a 31- www.newssun.com at home against Jacksonville 28 win. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page B5 Entertainment Is there a statute of limitations on spoilers? By LEANNE ITALIE tainment reviewers now” so gatory at the end of “Lost,” Associated Press A month for ‘Orange is the New should respect our written- at a time when social media NEW YORK — Rosebud word audiences on news- was well on its way to is a sled. Black’? Two for ‘Sons of Anarchy’? feeds like Twitter or in status engulfing us, he said. So goes the ending of the updates on Facebook that “If the ending is really 1941 Orson Welles classic aren’t easy to escape. atrocious, like ‘Lost,’ then “Citizen Kane,” spoilers be What’s the math? “Unfortunately, specific you’re probably doing peo- damned! status updates on key plot ple a favor by letting them Revealing secret endings points might be banned for- know,” Levinson said. and plot twists has brought ever,” she said. Etiquette expert Lizzie on wrath since the dawn of But in other contexts, Post of the Emily Post cinema, straight through Puckett said, “as soon as the Institute sees no value in VCRS to today’s DVR- show ends, office and social people “posting a million fueled delays that led to talk should be allowed about times, ‘Don’t spoil anything much nail-biting over The the show. How can we enjoy for me, don’t spoil anything Ending That Shall Not Be shows at a social level if for me.”’ Walk away from Spoiled on “Breaking Bad.” we’re always worried that Facebook, shut down Twitter But exactly what is the someone is still on Season 1 if you have to, she said. magic formula for spoiler of ‘The Killing’ or halfway “If you’re not living in the grace? When do calls of through ‘Sons of Anarchy?”’ current season you have no SPOILER ALERT (insert Justice is on the side of claim. It’s fine if you have a index fingers in the ears those who want to blab on friend who’s really into it here) expire so we can, Twitter or Facebook, accord- and you want to say, ‘Don’t maybe, not feel so constipat- ing to Paul Levinson, a pro- spoil it for me.’ But you ed when discussing our fessor of communications can’t ask the world around favorite fare in real time? and media studies at you to completely bend.” Does the 13-episode Fordham University and Has the quality of conver- Netflix dump of “Orange is author of the book “New sation been damaged by the the New Black” in July New, Media.” call for spoiler-free dis- equal two months of polite The idea that “people have course? spoiler-free behavior? Are a right to be free of spoilers “What we’ve lost is the bets off when a show con- is absurd, and it’s an absurd cludes, or does that depend AP photos misuse of the term ‘right,”’ ability to step back and Whether it’s something old, assess what we’ve just on how many seasons late like ‘The Sixth Sense,’ he said. adopters would have to (above) or something new, “You have a right to com- seen,” said Danny Groner, slowly, slowly slog through such as Netflix’s ‘Orange is municate,” Levinson who like Puckett is in mar- — say Dexter’s eight to the New Black,’ (right) assured. “I don’t think any- keting and pays close atten- avoiding spoliers to popular Breaking Bad’s five? one is entitled to that kind of tion to social media. “I think movies and TV shows is overall the live conversation Or is it up to the unspoiled becoming harder to do these grace. If you feel like writ- viewer to avoid social media days. ing something you’re enti- is valuable.” or catch up? Get it done, tled to write it as long it’s Judith Martin, who writes people! mind, about 48 hours after a not slanderous or libelous or the Miss Manners columns “I think asking people not live broadcast,” she breaking the law in some and books, also believes the to spoil for some reasonable explained. “And once a way. Why anyone would get burden falls mostly on the amount of time is fine, series is off the air and the into a rage about entertain- person holding out for the although anyone who actual- hype has died down, asking ment is beyond me.” surprise. ly takes it seriously, i.e. gets people not to spoil is just He harkened back to buzz “But if the story is really mad or upset in the event silly.” over “The Crying Game” good, it shouldn’t make that someone does, is an idiot,” Others think keeping some and Dil’s reveal as a trans- much difference,” she said. said technology analyst things quiet — or at least gender woman, along with “I still enjoy re-reading Melanie Turek in Steamboat warning our Facebook “The Sixth Sense” and the ‘Moby-Dick’ and ‘The Springs, Colo. friends about potential spoil- least that’s what the ragers Marketer Kim Puckett in Bruce Willis character being Golden Bowl,’ even though I “But that ‘reasonable’ ers — is what 21st-century who decry spoilers on social Indianapolis thinks “we’re dead. And there was grum- know perfectly well what is amount of time is, in my etiquette might advise. At media hope for. all social media-level enter- bling over spoiling the pur- going to happen.” The thigh gap: Social media fuels dangerous weight-loss trend

By JIM SALTER very difficult,” said Nancy online images of extreme Her therapist, Kim Associated Press Albus, chief executive offi- beauty standards and the Callaway, said she often BALLWIN, Mo. — cer of Castlewood Treatment drive to compare does encourages clients to avoid Experts in eating disorders Center, a suburban St. Louis increase the risk of develop- social media and even delete are concerned about an facility that focuses on eat- ing eating disorders.” their Facebook pages. Internet-fueled trend in ing disorders. “The impor- Sara, a 22-year-old “It’s not uncommon for which teenage girls and tant distinction about thigh Castlewood client, said people to be on Facebook young women pursue an elu- gap is it gives you an actual thigh-gap sites were a con- talking about what they ate sive and possibly dangerous visual to achieve, this visual tributing factor in her strug- today, posting pictures of weight-loss goal: to become comparison of how your gle. She spoke on the condi- their meals or writing about so slender that their thighs body does or tion that she how they’re 10 pounds don’t touch even when their doesn’t stack be identified lighter than they were a feet are together. up.” “The issue of only by her month ago,” Callaway said. Specialists say achieving a Dr. Vonda focusing on a first name to “The ability to be instant- so-called thigh gap is risky Wright, a particular body avoid the stig- ly connected to everybody and virtually impossible. But Pittsburgh- ma associated and see what they look like some exceptionally thin based ortho- part is very with eating and see them blog or talk models have the gap, which pedic surgeon common. What disorders. about what they are eating is upheld as a beauty and fitness It was in and what they do for exer- achievement on countless expert, said is new is these high school cise — this makes it a lot Tumblr pages, blogs and the spacing things have taken that Sara more difficult for those with other social media sites. between a on a life of their developed eating disorders,” Callaway “The issue of focusing on person’s legs anorexia. By said. a particular body part is very is based own because of college, she The National Eating common,” said Claire mostly on the Internet and was purging Disorders Association is AP Photo/Paul Hawthorne, File Mysko, who oversees teen genetics. And and excessive- fighting back with its own Experts in eating disorders are concerned about an outreach and digital media even extraor- social media. ly exercising. site, www.Proud2BMe.org, Internet-fueled trend in which teenage girls and young for the National Eating dinarily thin She was a fre- which promotes positive women pursue an elusive and possibly dangerous weight- loss goal: to become so slender that their thighs don’t touch Disorders Association, an people may quent visitor body image and encourages even when their feet are together. Some exceptionally thin advocacy group. “What is not have a Claire Musko to thigh-gap healthy attitudes about food models have a gap, which is upheld as a beauty achieve- new is these things have body type National Eating sites. and weight. ment on countless websites, blogs and other social media. taken on a life of their own that can Disorders Association “It helped because of the Internet and achieve a gap. to normalize social media.” You have to be both skinny what I was doing to myself,” When the vast majority of and wide-hipped, she said. Sara said. “I never knew E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; october ads; 0 0 0 3 2 8 3 2 people stand with their feet Besides, Wright said, it before that I wanted a thigh together, their thighs touch. isn’t a goal worth chasing. gap. It felt like it was some A tiny percentage of people Most fit people won’t have a type of accomplishment that have thighs so slim that they thigh gap because their people would want to don’t come together. The thighs are muscular enough achieve.” “thigh gap” refers to this that they touch, she said. The sites offered photos of space. “Skinny does not mean fit slender-legged models, testi- Studies suggest that peer or muscular,” said Wright, monials on how to achieve pressure from social media who works with Division I the gap and tips such as plays a significant role in athletes. chewing food but spitting it eating disorders. A 2011 “I cannot think of one ath- out before swallowing. study at the University of lete I deal with” who has a Grotesquely, some of the Haifa found that adolescent thigh gap. sites showed pictures of girls who spent the most Experts say it is impossi- Holocaust victims “for moti- time using Facebook had a ble to know if the pursuit of vational purposes” or mar- greater chance of developing a thigh gap has caused any tyred those who died from a negative body image and deaths, nor is it known how eating disorders. It seemed an eating disorder. many eating disorders are to make her own struggle “The intrusion and pres- blamed on the phenomenon. OK, Sara said. ence of social media in our But Mysko said experts “I would say, ‘Well, I’m lives really does make it believe that “exposure to not that bad.”’ C M Y K

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By SUE MANNING means I have to walk by 99 I can’t to dog training.” McMillan off-camera, but they Associated Press take. All 100 are very trainable, McMillan will choose the fami- will not appear on “Lucky Dog.” LOS ANGELES — Brandon very place-able and just as smart ly by evaluating emails he receives ‘’The viewers that watch this show McMillan has trained as many as as the next dog. Often the one I at his Southern California ranch — are not going to want to see a dog 10,000 dogs for television, choose just comes down to one I aptly named the Lucky Dog Ranch that’s been in a fight. This is a movies, commercials, videos and make a connection with,” — and checking out the house and family show,” he explained. people. Then he started saving McMillan said. yard where the new dog will live. “Lucky Dog” is targeted to dogs from animal shelters, training McMillan, 36 and single, said At the end of the show, the dog teens 13 to 16 years old, but them and finding homes for them. the dogs will be proficient in the and family meet. McMillan spends McMillan is guessing a lot of When Litton Entertainment seven common commands — sit, a couple of hours training the fam- moms will be watching. needed a dog trainer who would stay, down, come, off, heel and no. ily. “Lucky Dog” airs on Saturday rescue, train and place 22 dogs in “My theory of training is a lot Most of the dogs chosen for the morning (check local listings for 22 weeks for a show called like martial arts. You learn the show will be under 5 because time), followed by another Litton “Lucky Dog” for CBS, they didn’t technique one day and you perfect that’s what the families have asked show called “Dr. Chris Pet Vet,” have to look far. it for years to come. With the for. which follows Australian veteri- He will start each week spend- dogs, I teach them technique when Abuse will not be part of their narian Chris Brown as he treats a ing several hours at a shelter, eval- I am training them. I teach the past. McMillan can tell which wide variety of animals. AP Photo/Bryan Curb, CBS Entertainment uating dogs. That may be the hard- family to perfect the technique dogs have been abused in the first The two shows premiered Animal expert Brandon Mcmillan, est part, especially given that at over the years to come.” 30 seconds he spends with them. Saturday. Along with four other host and animal trainer of the show ‘Lucky Dog’ swoops into animal least 9,000 dogs and cats are euth- His dogs are really good at “And I can tell you how they were Litton shows, they replace shelters across the U.S., rescuing anized each day because homes seven commands instead of being abused in the first few minutes,” Saturday morning cartoons, aban- untrained and unadoptable dogs can’t be found for them. just average at 20 commands, he he said. doned by CBS because of then trains them for a lucky family “I can only take one out. That said. “Less is more when it comes Those dogs are a passion for increased competition. to adopt them.

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Page B8 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com Clubs & Organizations Lake Placid Noon CSA soldiers to be honored Rotary Club continues to grow

Special to the News-Sun thirds less time with less LAKE PLACID – damage to your hair. Colors Elizabeth Rados is the are organic pure pigments newest member of the Lake with low ammonia and they Placid Noon Rotary Club. use Zoya organic nail color She was inducted on Oct. 3 for natural healthy nails. at the club’s regularly sched- It is a full service salon. uled luncheon. Not only can they color your Rados is the owner of hair, they can also make Creative Designs Hair Color your skin and nails look fan- Studio at 200 N. Main Ave., tastic. A beauty store is on in the Main Street Center location with all of the latest Plaza. She is a cosmetolo- gist/master colorist. Her products available. Courtesy photo The salon will be adding The Capt. F.A. Henry and Confederate Cow Cavalry SCV motto is “Your Beauty, Our Camps, along with the Capt. John W. Whidden UDC Masterpiece”. Creative two pedicure spa chairs by 2501 and the OCR will go to Bereah Cemetery at 10 Designs is a hair color studio November. Courtesy photo a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 to honor six CSA soldiers with a For more information call Elizabeth Rados, owner of Creative Designs Hair Color Cross of Honor. Those solders are Moses Lightsey, with the most up-to-date Studio and the newest member of the Lake Placid Noon Rados at 465-1300 or email Jasper Newton Arnold, Smith Dade Drawdy, Naan techniques and equipment. Rotary Club, is introduced to the club by Margaret Tomlinson, John M. Brewer and William Raulerson. They use hair steamers to [email protected] Ellerbee, director of Member Services for Glades Electric Those interested can visit Corinth Primitive Baptist process hair color in two- m. and president of the Lake Placid Noon Rotary Club. Church at the east end of County Line Road in Bowling Green. Bring a chair. For information, email [email protected] or LP Garden Club attends [email protected] or call (863) 494- TOPS 487 works 7725. plant sale at APCI to ‘Stay on Track’ CROSSWORD SOLUTION ENCASES CACHED EDMOND Special to the News-Sun one needs to do to either take SEETHRU AP I ECE PAYFOR SEBRING – The meeting weight off, or help keep it TARTANS SPOCKSWI L L F LY was called to order by leader off: 1. Eat breakfast, 2. STORM PATE HOCH LACES Judy Phillips with 12 TOPS Weigh yourself at least once APPEL LATE ACARE and 6 KOPS present. Yes- a week, 3. Watch TV and yes’s for the coming week exercise. If you already do CODCOUNTERS DAL I S NBC were discussed; the newest some exercise, try to add ORATORS PR I VET STAY one is Stay on Track, Don’t some more things to do. If I S R S E AMS UNE A SWE L L Look Back. Keep a food you aren’t exercising, start L I TTLE POTONGOODTERMS diary, drink plenty of water, slowly, and build up your ENERO TOOEASY DERE and try to not miss the TOPS time and types of exercises. D I RECTED ASA POL I T I CS meeting. The weight recorders MARE ELITISM PETRI The 25-cent contest had 17 report for September was GOBBLEDMESSAGE DEN I ER in with nine winners, each given. Valerie McDowell was OVUL ES AN I BOCCE STE receiving $.50. The 10-cent the best loser. TIGE SPRINT LEANSIN contest was won by Carolyn TOPS 487 meets at 9 a.m. ADZ MEESE HOTSURGEONS Patterson, who received Wednesdays at Whispering ANODE MANEATERS $1.70. The mystery gift is Pines Baptist Church with CAPER LAHR SALT ESTOP Courtesy photo still with Gloria Cuddleback, weigh-ins and the meeting to Lake Placid Garden Club members – president Alice HOPPERSBAZAAR EREMI TE Stahr (back row, from left), Betty Jane, second vice pres- who has one more week then follow. For more information UNEASE ED I BLE R I TAL I N ident Petty Alexander, recording secretary Sandy Otway she can open the gift. The about the meetings, call 382- MERLOT LAPSED SOONEST (front row, from left),corresponding secretary Diane attendance gift had Debbie 7716 or 283-3255. Brouhle, Joan Herrold; along with first vice president Kervin removing a layer of Marsha Browning (not pictured) and Nina Coghlan – wrapping paper, finding more attended the public plant sale at Avon Park Correctional paper to remove. Jackie Institute on Sept. 28. They toured the nursery and LAMPE & KEIFFER; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; 10/9/13; 0 0 0 3 2 8 3 4 botanical garden on Parrish Island. The facility is part of Valdez and Gloria the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs program Cuddleback were both divi- “Therapy Through Plants.” The goal is to interact with sion winners. inmates at the APCI nursery facilities to provide assis- Valdez read a success story tance, guidance and instructions in general horticulture techniques. Besides the selling of plants, trees, etc., a from the new TOPS book. barbecue lunch was offered for $5. There will be a The fall TOPS rally will ‘Spring Sale’ in early April. be held Nov. 16. Phillips had the program for the week; the discussion Arc consumers get hearing tests was about things that every- courtesy of Lampe & Kiefer Elk of the Month

Courtesy photo Sebring Elks 1529 is proud to announce the selection of Angie Warchak as October Elk of the Month. Along with reconciling the lodge checking accounts each month, she has found time to chair the Entertainment Committee, chair the Activity Committee, help cook on Wacky Wednesday Ruben night and call on Monday Night Bingo along with helping in the lodge with other charitable func- tions.

Courtesy photo Roseann Kiefer, owner of Lampe & Kiefer Hearing Aid LAKEVIEW PHARMACY; 3.639"; 3"; Black; oct ads; Center in Sebring, performs a hearing test on Ridge Area 0 0 0 3 2 6 6 1 Arc consumer Sue Randolph. Kiefer provided a free hearing screening and ear inspection to 64 con- sumers and staff on Sept. 19 at the agency. The screening proved to be suc- cessful when 18 individuals were detected to have some sort of hearing loss or other ear complications.

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Review: Rogers Placid Lakes cruise out of Tampa in week and only these two takes chances on Party Line March. Call Sioux Hurley were present: Carolyn new album at (941) 484-0728 for reser- Reece and Tom Siango. The By Susie Lee vations. Anniversary couple present Associated Press You just never realize was Jerry and Joan Rau. Kenny Rogers, “You LAKE PLACID – The how important a fan can be Marilyn Cromer played the Can’t Make Old Placid Lakes Social Circle until you haven’t got AC. piano so that we could sing Friends” (Warner will have a potluck supper What in the world did peo- Bros.) on Oct. 6 at the town hall. Happy Greetings. ple do before AC? We have Kenny Rogers enters Bring a dish to share; music The Red Hats will be new respect for fans after his 75th year with an will be provided by Doreen, going out to lunch at the being AC-less for a couple . album that blends the and there just may be some Watering Hole at 11:30 a.m of days. familiar with the chal- other instrumentalists who on Oct. 10. On Oct. 13 is the Military Soup and lenging, seeking new hits will join in and jam with Tropical and pursuing new ideas Doreen. Sandwich Dinner at 5 p.m. even as he enters the The Garden Club starts Harbor Estates Be sure to purchase your Country Music Hall of ticket in advance. Cassandra Tucker and Andrew Fuller Oct. 7 with Effie Voltz, one By Arlene Clouston Fame this fall. of our “master gardeners” The Tuesday Morning His age occasionally who will offer a program to Ladies coffee was made by Tucker-Fuller LAKE PLACID – shows in the raggedness Engagement fit the needs of the commu- Carol Noel. New in the October’s bright blue at the edges of his vocal Cassandra Tucker and nity. Call 465-4888 for park is Sherry Kendall. weather, when the golden- tone. Andrew Fuller, both of SHS and is attending the more information. This There is so much to discuss. rod is yellow, and the corn But Rogers always Sebring, are engaged to be Academy of Design and The time is changing for promises to be an active is turning brown. The trees made the huskiness of his married Oct. 31, 2013. Technology in Tampa where activities from summer to group with some outstand- in apple orchards with fruit voice work for him, and Cassandra is the daughter he will graduate in fall. The pool parties on ing ideas. This is also at the are bending down. This was that holds true through of Bobby and Winona December. Thursday will now start at 4 town hall for your conven- so typical of October when most of these 11 new Tucker of Sebring. She is a After the wedding the p.m., and the pool exercises ience. I lived in Wisconsin. songs. 2010 graduate of Sebring couple will move to will not start at 11 but we Nov. 13 “Goin’ To The The carry-in dinner for Impressively, he hits High School. Tennessee where Andrew will start walking in the Dogs” day at the races September was well attend- high, forceful notes when Andrew is the son of will begin work with a pool at 10;30 a.m. There includes your dinner, ed last week Thursday, required, matching long- Pennie Fuller of Sebring. He recording studio/radio sta- will be a meeting on Oct. entrance fee, program, soft which was nice to see. time duet partner Dolly is also a 2010 graduate of tion. 25 of the Christmas Follies drinks and gratuities for Marilyn Cromer welcomed Parton on the soaring chorus at 10 a.m. in the $38. A chartered bus leaves everyone, led the pledge to passages of the wistfully Military News clubhouse. Tai chi classes at 9:30 a.m. from the Placid the U.S. flag and said grace. sentimental title tune, will start up again after Lakes Town Hall. This bus Monday Morning Coffee which would have fit on Cabrera Sherrol El of Sanford. Ladies Tuesday Coffees if is also making a pickup was set up by Rick Knoche any of his solo albums His wife, Josie-lee people are interested, con- Air Force Airman 1st Class stop in Sebring. Call Joyce and hosted by Carolyn and from many decades in the Rademaker, is the daughter tact Marysue Willeke. Cabrera Cabrera graduated at 699-6331 for reserva- John Reece and they served past. of Tracy Rademaker of The Military Soup and from basic military training tions, or Bonnie Thompson cakes. Peggy Sue Teague On the progressive Sebring. Sandwich Dinner will start at Joint Base San Antonio- at 471-0860. was the emcee. She asked if side, Rogers tackles the El graduated in 2011 from at 5 p.m. Oct. 13. There Lackland, San Antonio. JoLynne Crout-Deuel, anyone had come back from struggles of a Mexican Sebring High School. will be chili and the usual The airman completed an almost an “extreme the North and Arlene immigrant on the chicken noodle soup, and intensive, eight-week pro- Couponer”, will be at the Dammer raised her hand Spanish-tinged ballad Kirby turkey/cheese sandwiches. gram that included training in town hall on Oct. 27 from and said that they arrived “Dreams Of The San Tickets must be bought in military dis- Air Force Airman Dalton 2-4 p.m. to help you get last Monday. Rita and Andy Joaquin;” a jaunty Gulf advance. cipline and K. Kirby graduated from started and save lots of Anderson have guests, their Coast dance tune on Come to the Halloween studies, Air basic military training at money. All you need to daughter, Marcia Lee, and “Don’t Leave Me in the Costume Party at 5 p.m. on Force core Joint Base San Antonio- bring is a shoe-box and her friend, Brenda Night Time,” featuring Oct. 31. The costume values, physi- Lackland, San Antonio. pack of envelopes. She says Buchman. There are new accordionist Buckwheat parade will be at 5 and the cal fitness, The airman completed an to clip out every coupon residents in the park: Zydeco; and a complex meal with follow the judg- and basic intensive, eight-week pro- (every one) from the Joseph B. Smith, at 102 narrative about fighting ing of the costumes. The Cabrera warfare prin- gram that included training Sunday papers, go to local Beauchamp Street, and darkness in the modern meal will be the Halloween ciples and in military discipline and supermarket and get their Cynthia (Cindy) L. Lewis, world on “Turn This skills. studies, Air Force core val- coupons, too. JoLynne will at 363 Belle Grove Street. baked potato and salad bar World Around,” a duet Airmen who complete ues, physical fitness, and have an instruction sheet, Remember when Raphael with all the trimming of with young singer-song- basic training earn four cred- basic warfare principles and and there will be a “swap” Painter and his wife, your choice. Just bring your writer Eric Paslay. its toward an associate in skills. session. As you make Beatrice, lived in this park? $5 ticket. The costume is He occasionally reach- applied science degree Airmen who complete progress, she recommends He just celebrated his 98th optional but we hope that es too far, as in through the Community basic training earn four cred- clear baseball card albums birthday in Ohio. There is a you will participate. “’Merica,” certainly the College of the Air Force. its toward an associate in for serious couponning. We story of him on the bulletin The craft fair is Nov. 16. first patriotic tune to ref- Cabrera is the son of Ana applied science degree had occasion to view her board in the clubhouse that Crafters, hope that you’ve erence a spanked child Santana of Avon Park. through the Community work, and she is phenome- appeared in their newspa- been working on your proj- and a drunken uncle. He is a 2010 graduate of College of the Air Force. nal. This is well worth per, if you would like to ects so you can use a table. Review: Nichols Avon Park High School. Kirby is the son of Roy looking into; call 465-4888 read it. Proceeds for the $5 table to sign up or just come. rental will go to Relay for changes direction, Kirby of Lake Placid. Brenda Knoche thanked El He is a 2012 graduate of The Dec. 9 Christmas everyone for attending the Life. Please contact Judy not quality Sebring High School. Light Cruise & Dinner at Sunday afternoon movie Muise at 260-0069. Show Air Force Airman 1st Class Fishermen’s Village in matinee, “Blazing Saddles.” and Sell and enjoy the prof- Associated Press Azim El has graduated from Ore Punta Gorda has six seats It was shown to an appre- its. Joe Nichols, the A-10 Attack Aircraft left. Call 699-0886 for ciative audience and they Jodi Grassman, Jean “Crickets” (Red Bow) Avionics Control Systems Air Force Airman Charles reservations. donated generously to the Chittenden’s granddaughter, After eleven years as course at Sheppard Air Force J. Ore graduated from basic The Dalton Gang will fund, The NuHope Senior did take the World one of the most effective Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. military training at Joint have its next meeting at the Care Services. Championship in Wake traditional country The course is designed to Base San Antonio-Lackland, Placid Lakes Country Club Carol Noel, our care per- Surfing this last weekend in singers of his generation, train airmen to inspect, oper- San Antonio. at 5 p.m. Tentative date is son, announced the follow- Las Vegas. She took the Joe Nichols crosses over ate, service, and maintain on- The airman completed an Nov. 5; Joyce will notify ing: Millie Verbarg passed USA Wake Surfing National to rocking contemporary board avionics equipment by intensive, eight-week pro- you with more away, and the following are Championship this summer. songs, most of them using proper controls and dis- gram that included training information. The Gang will in the hospital, Joan Needless to say, Jean is about seducing young plays to determine opera- in military be voting on dance cruise Peterson, Fran Buero, looking forward to seeing women and sentimental- tional condition; interpret discipline for January or February out Henry and Donna Vanden her granddaughter so she izing the rural lifestyle. equipment operation charac- and studies, of Fort Myers. A three-hour Bergh and Ann Rissmiller. can congratulate her. Nichols’ beefy baritone teristics to isolate malfunc- Air Force cruise with all-you-can-eat Please remember these peo- “An argument is to deter- gives more muscle to tions in systems such as core values, buffet, music and dancing. ple in your prayers. mine who is right. A discus- these up-tempo celebra- attack control, instrument, physical fit- And, we have our seven- Peggy Sue read the list of sion is to determine what is tions than most of the flight control, communica- ness, and day Western Caribbean names for birthdays this right.” younger male artists cur- tion, navigation, identifica- Ore basic warfare rently topping the charts. tion, target penetration aids, principles Nichols has always been weapons delivery and bore- and skills. good at injecting person- sight systems, and night Airmen who complete Fictional anchor pitches for Chrysler ality into novelty songs, vision goggles. basic training earn four cred- and he elevates even the El is an avionics appren- its toward an associate in AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — When Pictures, he said, bartered work on the corniest of these formula- tice assigned to the 82nd applied science degree you’ve got the smallest marketing budget commercials by Will Farrell, who plays ic tunes (“Yeah,” “Hee Training Wing at Sheppard through the Community of the Detroit Three automakers, you have Burgundy, in exchange for the promotion in Haw”) by giving them a Air Force Base, Texas. The College of the Air Force. to take risks to get your TV spots noticed. the ads of an “Anchorman” sequel that’s swagger equal to that of airman first class has served Ore is the son of Roslyn That’s why Olivier Francois, Chrysler’s due out in December. Tim McGraw and Trace in the military for less than a and Bobby Ore of Sebring. marketing chief, gambles a lot. He’s fol- Farrell, Francois said, was given a free Adkins. year. He is a 2012 graduate of lowing successful ads featuring rapper hand to write and produce the ads. Initially Give him a memorable He is the son of Idris and Sebring High School. Eminem and movie star Clint Eastwood he was supposed to make three-to-six tele- song like “Gotta Love with a pitch from a fictitious character — vision commercials, but ended up with 70, It” — reminiscent of Births egotistical airhead television anchorman all featuring Farrell in a 1970s burgundy Nichols’ 2010 top hit Ron Burgundy from the 2004 movie suit. Most of the ads talk about the SUV’s “Gimmie That Girl” — Glenn Hicks Jr. daughter, Diana, at 5:37 a.m. “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron gas mileage, power and infotainment tech- and he stands above most on Oct. 7, 2013 at Highlands Burgundy.” And this time, Francois got the nology. Some are funny, such when Farrell, Glenn Hicks and Latasha of the new country stars Regional Medical Center. talent to pitch a refurbished version of the playing an incredulous Burgundy, talks Washington of Avon Park to rise in his wake. Diana weighed 6 pounds, Dodge Durango SUV for free. Paramount back to the navigation system. announce the birth of a son, Nichols frontloads Glenn Stanley Hicks Jr., at 14 ounces and was 19 1/4 “Crickets” with his 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2013 inches in length. aggressive attempt to fit at Highlands Regional into modern country con- Troy Wilson III Medical Center. COCHRAN BROTHERS ROOFING; 5.542"; 3"; Black; oct p/u ads; 0 0 0 3 2 6 6 5 ventions. Glenn Jr. weighed 7 But he reminds every- Troy Jr. and Haily Wilson pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 one of what an outstand- of Lake Placid announce the inches in length. ing, old-fashioned coun- birth of a son, Troy D. III, at Maternal grandparents are try singer he can be when 3:53 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2013 at Chris Washington and he uses the tail end of the Highlands Regional Medical Rhonda Washington. 16-song collection to Center. Paternal grandparents are present the philosophical Troy III weighed 7 Glenn Dudley and Sylvia “Old School Country pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 Oates. Song,” about how chat inches in length. rooms and cellphones Diana Marquez Maternal grandparents are don’t soften the pain of Tim March and Michelle heartbreak, and a fine Raudelio and Maria March. Paternal grandpar- cover of Merle Haggard’s Marquez of Sebring ents are Troy and Rhonda classic “Footlights.” announce the birth of a Wilson. C M Y K

Page B10 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com Books Elizabeth Smart details Author traces harrowing kidnapping in new memoir US nuclear near misses

Associated Press By DINESH RAMDE nature complicated. But Schlosser’s ability SALT LAKE CITY — Associated Press to present complex issues in easily readable Minutes after 14-year-old Three days after John. F. Kennedy’s terms makes the book a comfortable — if Elizabeth Smart was snatched inauguration, a B-52 went into an uncon- not comforting — read. from her bedroom in the dead trolled spin above North Carolina, sending Schlosser describes how nuclear of night, a police cruiser a pair of fully operational hydrogen bombs weapons work, and how early scientists idled by along a neighbor- plunging toward the ground. grappled with technological limitations in hood street as she was forced The firing sequence initiated in one building the bombs. He also traces the poli- to the ground at knifepoint. bomb, as one safety mechanism after tics of the last half-century, providing con- “Move and I will kill you!” another failed. The only thing that prevent- text for why the U.S. government felt such her captor hissed. ed the 4-megaton thermonuclear bomb a need to strengthen and always add to its It was one of several fleet- from exploding on American soil was one nuclear arsenal. ing times Smart watched a final mechanism that remained in the safe But Schlosser’s most riveting work lies rescue slip away during her position. in a tale woven throughout the entire book. nine-month ordeal, she The other bomb landed in a nearby He relates the story of a nuclear crisis in recounts in “My Story,” a swamp. Its explosives also remained intact, 1980 that could have leveled much of 308-page book being released AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File but the uranium core sank more than 70 Arkansas, or at least sent a massive poison- In this May 7 file photo, Elizabeth Smart talks with a by St. Martin’s Press on reporter before an interview in Park City, Utah. More than feet and has never been ous cloud of radioactive Monday. a decade after her kidnapping and rescue grabbed national found. gas sweeping across the She writes that she was so headlines, Smart is publishing a memoir of her ordeal. The gripping account, state. terrified of the street preacher which had been buried in Workers in Damascus, who kidnapped her that when in advance of its release from face veil, remained silent as confidential files since Ark., had been performing she was rescued by police in the publisher, will help other she remembered the couple’s 1961, is one of many har- routine maintenance on a a Salt Lake City suburb in victims know that it’s possi- repeated threats to kill her rowing tales recounted by Titan II missile, which March 2003, she only reluc- ble to be happy and move family if she tried to save Eric Schlosser in his latest housed a 9-megaton ther- tantly identified herself. forward with their lives and herself. investigative masterpiece, monuclear warhead. One Between the heartbreak of will shed some light on what Her book reveals another “Command and Control: worker, clad in a bulky missed chances, Smart was going through her head near-rescue. Only days into Nuclear Weapons, the protective suit, stood on a writes, she was treated as a during what she called “nine the kidnapping, a helicopter Damascus Accident, and platform near the top of sex object by Brian David months of hell.” hovered over the makeshift the Illusion of Safety.” the nine-story-high missile Mitchell and as a slave by his Her account was written camp in the mountains just 5 Using the Freedom of and used a socket wrench wife, Wanda Barzee. She with help from Chris Stewart, miles from Smart’s home Information Act, the author to try to unscrew a pres- says they denied her food and a Utah congressman who has where she was kept tethered of “Fast Food Nation” and sure cap. water for days at a time. authored books with religious to trees by steel cables. “Reefer Madness” uncov- The wrench slipped A U.S. attorney called it and patriotic themes. She was forced inside a ered a trove of recently from his grip and he one of the kidnapping crimes Smart says she doesn’t tent as the wash of the heli- declassified documents watched helplessly as it of the century. Smart, a quiet, care to understand Mitchell, copter’s rotors bent trees about the nation’s nuclear program. The fell 70 feet, puncturing a tank filled with devout Mormon who played yet her book opens a window around them. After an eternal tale they tell is often frightening. toxic, explosive fuel. The fluid began to the harp and loved horses, on his personality. He was a minute, she watched the heli- In the past 50 years there have been spray out, emitting poisonous gas and rais- vanished without a trace from downtown Salt Lake City fix- copter slowly glide away. scores of incidents in which U.S. nuclear ing the risk that the missile would become her home high above Salt ture in a robe and sandals It never returned. Mitchell weapons were dropped during transport or unbalanced and collapse onto a second tank Lake City. who first laid a crooked eye took it as another favorable allowed to degrade to dangerous conditions containing an equally hazardous oxidizer Smart, now 25, is married, on Smart when her mother sign from God. due to poor storage. In other cases, nuclear that helps fuel the rocket’s launch. living in Park City, finishing offered the man $5 and work “Why didn’t I cry out for bombs were left under such limited securi- The events rapidly spiral out of control, a music degree at Brigham at the family home. help?” Smart reflects. The ty that the weapons could easily have been and Schlosser offers play-by-play in rich, Young University and travel- At that moment, he answer “comes down to stolen or set off by rogue elements inside suspenseful detail. He describes how mili- ing across the country giving resolved to take her as the fear.” or outside the American military. tary officials try to figure out whether an speeches and doing advocacy second of a hoped-for five The young girl believed The book details so many near misses explosion would set off the nuclear bomb, work. She created the wives, he later told Smart. Mitchell invincible. Despite that it’s almost hard to believe that what and how workers risk their lives to re-enter Elizabeth Smart Foundation Smart says Mitchell years of misdeeds, he had happened intentionally in Hiroshima and the complex and attempt stopgap measures. to bring awareness to preda- believed that anything in the never served more than a few Nagasaki has never happened by accident The result is a real-life adventure that’s tory crimes against children. world was his for the taking, days in jail. in a single U.S. city. every bit as fascinating as a Tom Clancy For her, the book was another and that he was a man who After Smart’s rescue, The topic of nuclear weaponry is by its thriller. way to help bring nine never cared for anyone even Mitchell wheedled his way months of brutality to a as he ranted about God. through state courts for more close. Smart calls him a “manipula- than six years, leaving them “I want people to know tive, antisocial and narcissis- hopelessly bogged down in that I’m happy in my life tic pedophile.” hearings over his mental tickets; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, tickets; 0 0 0 3 2 4 7 6 right now,” Smart told The Against that backdrop, the competence. Federal prosecu- Associated Press. “I also, book chronicles a series of tors took over, and a judge even more so, want to reach near-rescues, notably by a ruled Mitchell was faking out to people who might not homicide detective who ques- mental illness. be in a good situation. Maybe tioned Mitchell at a down- Mitchell is serving two life they’re in a situation that was town Salt Lake City library. terms after he was sentenced similar to the one that I was From under a table, Barzee in 2011. A year earlier, in.” clamped “iron” fingers into Barzee was given 15 years Smart said she hopes the Smart’s thigh. Smart, dis- for her role in Smart’s kid- book, which The AP received guised in a dirty robe and napping and sexual assault.

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ACROSS 83 Ball game 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 Boxes up 85 Québec place name pregnancy tears 20 21 22 8 Hidden starter 14 Astronomer Halley 86 Buster Brown’s dog, 23 24 25 husband’s family apart 20 Sheer, informally in old comics 26 27 28 29 30 21 Individually 87 Verizon competitor 31 32 33 34 35 Dear Abby: My ference in height 22 Not get gratis 90 Positions oneself to 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 daughter-in-law to keep you from 23 Clan garb hear better, say 44 45 46 47 had an affair with pursuing a woman 24 A “Star Trek” officer 93 Wood-shaping tool a co-worker and is who “seems to be and a physician are 94 Reagan attorney gen- 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 now pregnant by everything you’re going to board a plane? eral 56 57 58 59 60 61 him. She swears looking for,” then 26 Attack, as ramparts 95 Sexy operators? 62 63 64 she loves my son you are foolish. 27 Cracker topper 99 Cell part 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 and won’t leave Being taller than 29 German Dadaist 101 Femmes fatales him, but insists a woman doesn’t Hannah 102 Bank heist, e.g. 72 73 74 75 that her lover be a Dear Abby make a man more 30 Makes stronger? 104 Lion portrayer 76 77 78 79 80 part of the baby’s manly. What

31 Kind of court 107 Word with sea or 81 82 83 84 85 life. My son is torn. They makes a man manly is his 34 Without ___ in the seasoned 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 have two small children level of self-confidence, world 108 Bar, legally and he doesn’t want to which you appear to lack. 36 Atlantic fishery audi- 112 Where frogs shop? 93 94 95 96 97 98 break up the family. How Until you understand and tors? 115 Religious recluse 99 100 101 can he continue to trust accept that what other peo-

39 “Galatea of the 117 Consternation 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 her? ple think is their problem,

Spheres” and others 118 O.K. to serve 112 113 114 115 116 My husband refuses to I’m not sure you’ll find the 41 Comcast media hold- 119 Medication for a have her in our house. She happiness you’re looking ing narcoleptic 117 118 119 can be vindictive to those for. 44 Ones giving their 120 Cabernet Sauvignon 120 121 122 she feels have “wronged” addresses alternative her, and I’m afraid she’ll Dear Abby: I’m a 15- 45 Hedge shrub 121 Ran out Solution on page B8 keep us from the grandchil- year-old girl who’s 47 Dog command 122 Immediately dren. My son used to go to involved with social media. 48 Non-Eur. U.S. ally 18 Florida State player, 58 Quarter 92 “WKRP in Cincinnati” church before she came My parents have always 49 Baseball features DOWN casually 60 Green spot news director Les ___ along, but they no longer been protective. A few days 53 French article 1 They’re probably 19 Prohibitionists 61 1960s-’70s pitcher 94 To a greater extent go. We sought legal advice ago they asked me for the 54 To boot close: Abbr. 25 Oil source Blue Moon 96 Reduced for him and he knows the passwords to my Twitter, score in that regard. Abby, Facebook and email 56 Minute 2 Undiluted 28 Model Carol 63 Ticked (off) 97 Got emotional, with 32 Clutch, e.g. 66 Locked? how can we make him see accounts. 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It’s not a contradiction if Because you mentioned you consider that some- Fox anchor church, pray for the times bad things happen at strength to support your parties that aren’t properly apologizes How are coupons son through this because supervised. he’s going to need it. I’m If, God forbid, you after gaffe sure he is fully aware that should “disappear,” your redeemed by stores? his wife isn’t “good” for parents – and the police – NEW YORK (AP) — A him, but he’s trying to take would want to know who Fox News Channel anchor the high road anyway. So had been communicating Recently while at the ing house pays the store apologized for falsely saying try to be supportive. with you and what was check-out lane, a customer directly plus the handling that President Barack Obama said. and I were chatting in line fee as stated on each had offered to pay for the Dear Abby: I met a Please do not overreact when the cashier told her coupon. This can be $0.08- operation of a museum of woman who seems to be to their concern. While it she couldn’t use a certain $0.12 per coupon). The Muslim culture “out of his everything I have been would have been better if coupon, because it would store values a shopper that own pocket” during the gov- looking for. We have simi- they had given you a rea- not scan. The customer coupons, but the store is ernment shutdown. lar interests and share son for their request, I asked if she could type it in fronting the discount while Anchor Anna Kooiman many of the same goals. doubt they’ll be reading the register and the cashier waiting to get paid. If they made the remark Saturday My problem is I’m only over your shoulder. Most refused citing “the store cannot read a coupon, there on “Fox & Friends” during a 5-foot-9 and she’s 6 feet parents don’t spend a lot of discussion about closed will not get reimbursed if Savings Diva is a chance that they store tall. Am I foolish for feel- time doing that unless they she does that”. The cus- will not get reimbursed. facilities. She didn’t cite a Tanya Senseney ing like less of a man when have some reason to mis- source, but a satirical news tomer didn’t understand Imagine that happening x in her company? What will trust their teenager. site called “National Report” why and left a bit upset. 1,000 coupons and the loss people think? had posted a story headlined: This can be frustrating to a store chains have a depart- the store would have. If – Not So Tall in New Write Dear Abby at “Obama Uses Own Money customer who depends on ment dedicated to just the your coupon will not scan, Jersey www.DearAbby.com or P.O. to Open Muslim Museum the bottom line after redemption of coupons. ask the cashier to try again Dear Not So Tall: If you Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA Amid Government coupons. As a savvy saver Ninety percent of all stores and if you know the coupon would allow a 3-inch dif- 90069. Shutdown.” it is important to know what send the coupons off to a is valid then have a manag- The fake story said that happens to a coupon after clearing house for redemp- er OK it. Obama had “held a press you leave the store. The tion. A clearing house is a What about store coupons conference” to announce he more you know the better facility that handles and how they are would use his own money to saver you will be. redemption of coupons and redeemed? Next week fol- reopen the International Coupon process at the rebates for manufacturer low my column and find out Museum of Muslim Cultures store level: and stores. Stores typically the life cycle of your store in Jackson, Miss. Most savers only know have four to six months to coupons. Kooiman said Saturday that a coupon is clipped, send in the coupons for I would love to hear she didn’t think it was fair and then redeemed at the redemption. (Even if it your questions and saving that World War II veterans store like cash. What hap- expires before then) stories. Email me at faced a closed Washington pens after that is actually Clearing houses are all [email protected]. monument honoring people very interesting. automated now and they Classes are held all over killed during that conflict. 1. A manufacturer have to sort through mil- Florida, if you would like a “We’re going to talk a lit- decides to offer a discount lions of coupons a week. It class, seminar or workshop tle bit later in the show, too, on an item and then creates used to be done all by hand, for your church, business or about some things that are a coupon to be printed in but now coupons are placed group please let us know. continuing to be funded,” the Sunday paper. on a conveyor belt (face up) she said. “And President 2. The consumer clips the and scanned at certain Tanya Senseney has over 16 Obama has offered to pay coupon and redeems it in points as they travel down years experience saving & teach- out of his own pocket for the store. the automated systems ing others how to reduce their Museum of Muslim 3. Cashier then turns in grouping the coupons by monthly grocery budget and give Culture.” their drawer to be counted manufacturer. (This is back to the community. Her It was her last mention of at the end of the shift/close another reason that UPC focus and passion is to teach oth- the museum. On Sunday, she of business. codes are standardized). If ers how to never go without. In said on Twitter that she had Here is where it gets the UPC codes are torn or addition to her workshops, made a mistake after receiv- interesting. cut it means they have to be Tanya is a syndicated columnist ing flawed research. “My The coupons are bagged done by hand. The UPC and radio show personality. apologies,” she tweeted. up or put in designated codes are scanned and a Tanya travels the country to “Won’t happen again.” pouches and sent off to the tally is made of the amount speak at numerous workshops Fox will correct the mis- store headquarters for pro- and value for each batch of and events to teach, enlighten take on the air this Saturday, cessing. (This happens typ- coupons for that manufac- and engage audiences large and spokeswoman Dana ically 1 x a week) Think turer. small on how to shop for FREE. Klinghoffer said. Fox’s poli- about larger stores that The manufacturer gets an Contact Tanya for more infor- cy is to correct mistakes on redeem thousands of invoice from the clearing mation at the same show where they coupons a week and the house and payment is made. [email protected] or are made. task at hand. Many national In the mean time the clear- visit www.DivineSavings.com C M Y K

Page B12 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, October 9, 2013 www.newssun.com Savings Diva Tanya Senseney What’s Cooking PAGE B11 How to make a Buffalo Pierogies Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 18 minutes Florida Salad Serves: 4 Wine pairing: The Naked Grape Pinot Grigio I am in 1 cup oil Sebring this 1/2 cup hot pepper sauce week planning 1/2 teaspoon chili powder my move to 1 (12-ounce) box Mrs. T's Potato & Tallahassee and Cheddar Mini Pierogies I am sure you Non-stick cooking spray all know that is Blue cheese dressing never fun. Carrot sticks However, I am Celery sticks excited about Preheat oven to 400∞F. Combine oil, hot Chef’s new chapter in sauce and chili powder; toss with frozen piero- my life and gies. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking Corner ready for what spray and spread pierogies evenly on the baking Tim Spain is in store. I sheet. Bake at 400∞F for 16 to 18 minutes, or found a cool until pierogies are puffed and browned. For best house with a short commute to work results, turn over once halfway through bake and it is in a great neighborhood. time. I am also looking forward to enjoy- Serve with blue cheese dressing, carrot sticks ing the yard and growing some season- and celery sticks. al fruits and vegetables. This brings me Optional: Deep fry frozen pierogies in 350∞F to what I wanted to write about this oil for 3 minutes or until golden brown, as week. directed on box. Living in Florida is like living in fruit and vegetable heaven to me. I Pierogy Kebabs look forward to different harvests Prep time: 15 minutes throughout the year and right now up Cook time: 12 to 16 minutes in north Florida the harvest is upon us Serves: 8 and there will be fresh tomatoes, many Wine pairing: The Naked Grape Cabernet different beans, sweet corn, watermel- Sauvignon on, pecans and so much more. 1 tablespoon olive oil Last week, I made a salad that I have 1/2 teaspoon chili powder dubbed a “Florida Salad” because I 1 (12-ounce) box Mrs. T's Potato & was able to use ingredients that were Cheddar Mini Pierogies, thawed all from Florida, which is wonderful. I 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken started out by making a key lime breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces cilantro vinaigrette that was a little tart 1/2 pound beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut at first, but I balanced it out with a into 1-inch pieces touch of honey. Next, I got out some Salt and freshly ground pepper mixed greens that had a Quincy 2 green bell peppers, peeled, cored, address on the box. Then I thought to seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces myself “it’s on now.” I started looking 2 red bell peppers, peeled, cored, seeded at all my produce and looking for and cut into 1-inch pieces Florida farm labels — and there were 2 yellow and/or orange bell peppers, plenty. I found some blueberries, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch watermelon, corn, grape tomatoes, pieces pecans and lima beans. Family Features Preheat broiler. Combine olive oil and chili I tossed all them together with the As the temperature begins to drop, it's powder in small bowl. Brush pierogies with chili vinaigrette and the flavors were like the perfect opportunity to gather your circle mixture. Toss chicken chunks and beef chunks ping pong in my mouth. However, I of friends and bring the entertainment separately with salt and pepper to taste. Using thought it still needed something so I indoors. Whether it's game day or the sea- six (6) 12-inch-long metal skewers, thread meat decided to take some goat cheese and son finale of your favorite TV show, these chunks, pierogies and bell peppers. Repeat with form it into small balls and then rolled dishes and delectable wine pairings will remaining ingredients. it in some crushed pecans. That made it make any casual get-together that much Broil skewers three inches from the heat seem perfect to me. That added savory more memorable ... and delicious. source until meat, pierogies and peppers are flavor next to the sweet watermelon From finger foods to satisfying meals, cooked through (about 6 to 8 minutes per side). was great and then the crunch of the Mrs. T's Pierogies has you covered. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. pecans with the added bright key lime Flavorful whipped potatoes combined with came through beautifully. Then the fin- tasty additions, like cheddar cheese and Pierogies Pad Thai ish of cilantro was a hit. onion, are gently folded into a pasta shell I recommend that you make this Prep time: 10 minutes to create the perfect canvas for your salad as a nice lunch or maybe as a Cook time: 15 minutes favorite ingredients and spices. Dishes like starter course at your next dinner party. Serves: 4 Buffalo Pierogies and Pierogies Pad Thai Cheers, Chef. Wine pairing: The Naked Grape Chardonnay are perfect for a crowd, whether you've 1 (12-ounce) box Mrs. T's Mini Potato planned ahead or are having an impromptu Florida Salad & Cheddar Mini Pierogies gathering - just be sure to keep a few boxes 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Serves 4 of pierogies in your freezer. 2 large eggs, beaten 1 lb. mixed greens The Naked Grape's new high-quality 3L 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 oz. diced watermelon box wine is the perfect choice to serve 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 oz. whole kernel sweet corn alongside these dishes. As the only box 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken 3 oz . fresh blueberries wine that is fully recyclable from bag to breasts, cut into thin slices 6 oz. crushed or rough chopped box, you get to experience the same great 1/2 teaspoon salt pecans tasting wine found in their bottles in an 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 oz. fresh grape tomatoes eco-friendly and attractive package that can 1/2 cup peanut sauce 3 oz. drained and washed lima go where glass can't. The box is perfect for 1 cup bean sprouts beans. I would use fresh beans if you large gatherings - each box holds four bot- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts can find some. tles of wine - and can be stored easily on occasion, you're guaranteed a relaxing and 2 scallions, thinly sliced 8 oz. fresh goat cheese. Cut into the fridge shelf for up to four weeks. tasty time. Boil pierogies according to package directions. half-ounce pieces and formed into There's a wine for everyone with four fresh For more recipes, visit Drain. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet over medi- balls. Then roll the balls in the and original varietals: Pinot Noir, Cabernet www.Pierogies.com. And for more informa- um-high heat, melt butter; cook eggs until just pecans until covered Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay. tion on The Naked Grape, visit scrambled, stirring constantly. Remove to bowl. With pierogies and wine, no matter the www.TheNakedGrapeWine.com. In same skillet, heat peanut oil; over medium Key Lime Vinaigrette heat, cook garlic until lightly browned. With 3 oz. Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime Pierogies with slotted spoon, remove garlic to bowl with eggs. Juice Butter & Onions In drippings remaining in skillet over medium- 8 oz extra virgin olive oil Prep time: 5 min- high heat, cook chicken until well browned and 1 tbs. chopped cilantro utes cooked through, stirring constantly. Add salt and 1 tsp. of honey Cook time: 10 to 15 crushed red pepper. Stir in egg mixture, peanut minutes sauce, bean sprouts and cooked pierogies. Toss Preparation: Serves: 4 to mix well. Garnish with chopped peanuts and 1. Place key lime juice, honey and Wine pairing: The scallions. cilantro in a food processor and let it Naked Grape spin or about 1 minute. By doing that, Chardonnay Pesto Pierogies the blades will start to warm the juice 1 (16-ounce) and that makes it easier to emulsify the Prep time: 5 minutes box Mrs. T's Potato dressing. Cook time: 10 minutes & Cheddar Pierogies 2. Slowly pour the oil into the run- Serves: 6 1 cup sliced ning food processor and let it spin for Wine pairing: The Naked Grape Pinot Noir onions another minute. 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, soft- 1/4 cup melted 3. Stop and taste your dressing and if ened butter, margarine or it is still too tart add a touch more 1/4 cup prepared pesto olive oil honey. 1/4 teaspoon salt Place pierogies in 4. In a large mixing bowl, toss all 1 (12-ounce) box Mrs. T's Potato & boiling water; cook ingredients but the goat cheese together Onion Mini Pierogies about 5 to 7 minutes. with the dressing. Place on some cool 1/3 cup roasted red pepper strips, well Meanwhile, sautÈ china and garnish the salad with your drained onions and butter in goat cheese. 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted medium saucepan In medium bowl, stir softened cream cheese, over medium heat. pesto and salt until well blended and smooth. Tim Spain is System Executive Chef with Place sautÈed onions SautÈ pierogies as package directs. Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center into large bowl. Add Arrange pierogies on large serving platter; top and Morrison Healthcare Food Service. He cooked pierogies and each pierogy with small dollop of pesto mixture. can be reached at [email protected]/. mix gently. Top each with some roasted red pepper strips; Guest columns are the opinion of the writer, Serve and top with sprinkle with pine nuts. not necessarily those of the News-Sun staff. sour cream, if desired.