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Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com Volume 93/Number 35 | 75 cents Forecast Trying to Candidates line up for Breezy with times of clouds and sun save them all local offices High Low By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY [email protected] 88 69 SEBRING — May 7th, a week from Complete Forecast Monday, marks one of the first dead- PAGE 8A lines for local political candidates this Online election cycle. Signed petition cards must delivered to the Supervisor of Elections no later than noon that day. The early date allows the Supervisor of Elections office to verify the signa- tures on the cards. A candidate must provide 633 valid signatures, or pay a Question: Should qualifying fee that is a percentage of Mitt Romney pick the annual salary of the position Marco Rubio as his sought. running mate? Keep in mind that while some of the following candidates have collected the required petition cards, others have Yes so far only filed letters of intent and may not be on the final ballot. All candidates have to qualify dur- 45.5% ing the first full week in June. At that point the ballot will be set. It is proving to be an active election, particularly because three incumbents are retiring — Joe Campbell, No Supervisor of Elections; Barbara News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Highlands County Animal Control Director Darryl Scott talks recently about improvements being made at Stewart, county commissioner for 54.5% the center in Sebring. District 1; and J. Ned Hancock, repre- senting school board District 3. Animal Control’s goal isn’t to be death sentence Five individuals are running for Supervisor of Elections: Richard J. Total votes: 99 Beebe, Susie Bishop, David Flowers, By ED BALDRIDGE Penny S. Ogg, and Gerald “Jed” [email protected] Next question: Secory. SEBRING – “Regardless what Three individuals are running for the Does the public need some folks say, our goal is to save county commission District 1 seat: more input in the as many lives as possible,” said William D. Bennett, James L. Brooks, works of Highlands Darryl Scott, director of Highlands and Sally Anne Mowry. County Animal Control on Tuesday County Animal Two individuals are running for the afternoon. Control? school board District 3 seat: MaryAnn Scott was responding to accusa- Lewis and Janet Shoop. Make your voice heard at tions from animal rescue advocates So far most incumbents have not who stated in a county commission www.newssun.com drawn opponents. They are Clerk of meeting that Scott’s job was to Courts Bob Germaine, Property “kill them all.” Obituaries Appraiser Ray McIntyre, Tax Collector “But, we are control. I do not Eileen Anderson Eric Zwayer, and Donna Howerton want to send out a dog that could who holds the District 2 seat on The Age 84, of North Port tear the face off a little girl,” Scott School Board of Highlands County. insisted. “If we pick up an animal Travis Hill Sr. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Should they remain unopposed, they that is not people friendly and the The county Animal Control facility houses everything from kittens to Age 74, of Avon Park will be automatically returned to owner does not claim it, we then horses. Every animal dropped off or picked up is taken in with the office. Patricia King try to send it to a rescue or to goal of finding a home for as many as possible. Sheriff Susan Benton is being chal- Age 70, of Sebring someone who is very familiar lenged by Candido “Candi” Garcia, working with those type of ani- and County Commissioner R. Greg Obituaries, Page 6A mals. If we can’t, then we have no board this month to encourage while taking a look at ways to sup- Harris (District 5) is being challenged option.” cooperation between animal rights plement a tight budget. by Greg Smith. Index The county commission sent out activists and county staff. The goal A visit to the Animal Control Two incumbents must deal with Arts & Entertainment 5B notices requesting volunteers for a of the advisory committee is to Books 8B citizen’s animal control advisory give animals the best care possible See ANIMAL, page 4A See LOCAL, page 7A Business 1C Chalk Talk 3B Classifieds 4C Community Briefs 2A Crossword Puzzle 2B Chief Justice Canady visits Highlands Law Day Dear Abby 2B By SAMANTHA GHOLAR thoughts on what the Rule of Law means to him Editorial & Opinion 3A [email protected] and how it works. Lottery Numbers 2A SEBRING – Lawyers, judges and local digni- “Everyone is subject to the law and no one is Movie Times 2B taries filled the Sebring Civic Center Friday after- above the law. Even the government stands in sub- News from the Watershed 6B noon for the annual County Law Day Luncheon jection to the Rule of Law ... we are blessed to live Sports On TV 2B and Awards Ceremony. in a place where the Rule of Law prevails,” Canady Attendees mingled amongst notable law makers stated. Follow the and enforcers as they prepared to hear from the The Chief Justice went on to discuss the role of News-Sun on day’s guest speaker. judges under the Rule of Law stating that without Chief Justice Charles T. Canady of the Florida judges there could be no Rule of Law. Canady also Supreme Court has an outstanding resume ranging stated how very proud he is of the legal profession many years in all three levels of the law system and and stated “I’m glad to be one of you (lawyer) as www.twitter.com/thenewssun has worked as nearly everything from lawyer to his well.” and present title. Canady made note of the County Law Day event Canady spoke passionately about the “Rule of and stated, “It’s great that you have established this Law” and how each and every member of the legal tradition in this county” before opening up the system works together to ensure that the law con- floor for questions. www.facebook.com/newssun tinues to work. Eager minds asked a handful of questions want- News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR “We have an outstanding judiciary in this state. ing to know more about Canady’s long career in Bob Germaine addresses attendees after being I’m very proud of the judges in this state ... I think law and how he’s come to be where he currently is. named the Highlands County Bar Association we will see brighter days ahead,” Canady said. Law Day Award recipient Friday afternoon at the Sebring Civic Center. Canady continued on with his speech giving his See LAW, page 5A 0990994 01007 Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

HEARTLAND NATIONAL BANK***; 11.25"; 1.5"; Black plus three; process, front strip; 0 0 0 1 8 4 4 0 Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com A few of Avon Park Orvel Farmer’s Market Sebring’s memories adds to charm Special to the News-Sun downtown area of Avon ࡗ Special original transcript AVON PARK – After six Park. edition months, the experimental “I was asked by Why did the Sebring family Avon Park Farmer’s Market Councilman Paul Miller to decide on this area to build is still going strong, help get a market started their new town 100 years ago? according to organizer Ed and the Downtown CRA The following are excerpts of Baldridge on Friday. was willing to chip in on a transcript from Orvel “We expected it to slow the advertising for the first Sebring to Allen Altvater dis- some when the winter quarter. After that, we pret- cussing that and other memo- guests left, but we are still ty much stepped out on our ries, hope you enjoy. Courtesy photo Jennifer McAlister (left), president of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the U.S. Green seeing crowds in the 250- own,” Baldridge said. [Now, I have to digress a Building Council, and Hilary Swain, executive director of Archbold Biological Station, 300 range when there is no The Market recently minute to tell you my reason unveil the LEED® Platinum Certification Plaque awarded to the new Frances Archbold rain,” Baldridge said. returned to its original for Sebring, Florida coming Hufty Learning Center and Adrian Archbold Lodge at the celebration event on April 19. “The vendors also vary. starting place in Donaldson into existence. It all was due We have about seven fruit Park after deciding that a to a change in the manner of and vegetable farmers that move to Museum Avenue growing oranges. The exact New buildings honored for LEED come and go every week, was not the right atmos- date, I do not know, it may but we still have some reg- phere. have been 1907 or it may have Platinum Certification at Archbold ulars. McCracken Farms “The traffic flow was been a little earlier, but there and Frankie’s Fruits and better and we definitely had was a druggist at Florence Special to the News-Sun and Richard Archbold’s independent assessment of Vegetables come every better parking, which was a Villa or Auburndale, named VENUS – More than 90 grandnephew, opened his the buildings. week, rain or shine.” concern at one point with Inman who had discovered builders, contractors, elect- remarks with, “My grand- In addition to the LEED What’s popular at the the Market and the shuffle- that oranges budded onto ed officials, local and state mother once said of the Certification, two other des- Market? board tournaments going government representatives, buildings that, they must be ignations were presented to “Seasonal fruits and veg- on at the same time. It was local business representa- distinctive, but not eccen- Archbold. The Southwest gies seem to be the most a good time to move back,” tives and staff celebrated tric.” He went on to explain Florida Water Management popular. Holiday grapes, Baldridge said. Archbold Biological that they met this criteria District presented its when in season, and straw- Baldridge explained that Station’s LEED Platinum and much more. “We are Florida Water StarSM des- berries are popular, but that the foot traffic to the week- Certification on April 19 at thrilled to have met the ignation to both the is wrapping up. Right now ly Thursday afternoon mar- the new Frances Archbold vision of providing a world Learning Center and Lodge blueberries are a big thing, ket was up and down, Hufty Learning Center and showcase for green con- for their water use efficien- especially with the depending on a lot of fac- Adrian Archbold Lodge. struction,” de Atucha added. cy both indoors and out- Blueberry Festival coming tors, but the awareness of Centennial Notebook Archbold Biological Hilary Swain, the doors. Also, The University to the park in a couple of Avon Park’s unique agricul- Station is Florida’s Station’s executive director, of Florida’s Institute of weeks. I have talked to sev- tural heritage was always rough lemon stock, would renowned center for ecolog- commented, “This building Food and Agricultural eral who are planning to the goal, not hordes of visi- grow in the sandhills. Up to ical research, conservation, has set Archbold Biological Science via its Highlands bake for the festival and tors. that time, oranges had been and education. The Station's Station and the community County Extension Office they have questions about “We are seeing a slow grown in Florida long rivers. Board and staff conceived on a continuing journey of presented a gold level keeping the berries and I down in traffic since the They had been seedlings, for the idea for this building sustainability. We hope to Florida-Friendly even had someone asking winter visitors have left. the most part, and this was the project as a part of their continue working together LandscapingTM designa- about recipes,” Baldridge Since the traffic was slow- accepted method of horticul- continuing efforts to expand with the building industry tion for the new landscape laughed. “I know how to er, we asked and the city ture, but the seedlings would education opportunities as and through our collabora- around the buildings. pick and eat blueberries, graciously allowed us to not grow in the sandhills so, of well as serve as a world- tion, promote the lessons For more information on not cook them.” move back into Donaldson course, this opened all that class showcase of sustain- learned here, so they can be the new Frances Archbold According to Baldridge, Park. Those folks have been great area in central Florida to ability in action. The build- replicated throughout the Hufty Learning Center or the Market was a project really helpful in keeping orange groves and this was the ings are to serve as a gate- southeast and beyond.” Archbold Biological Station designed to raise awareness this going,” Baldridge said. turn of the orange industry way for the public to the Barbara Stewart, visit www.archbold-sta- about local agriculture and because these trees would be Florida scrub, blending the Highlands County tion.org. to bring traffic into the See MARKET, page 7A hardier to frost and they could outdoors and indoors, Commissioner and Archbold take it when there would be reflecting the surrounding Trustee said, “As a rural dry spells and yet they would natural beauty. Many ele- county, we are especially yield very well. So this ments of the green design proud to have Florida’s 12th prompted grandfather and are inspired by the sur- LEED Platinum commercial KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; nursing above lottery; 0 0 0 1 8 4 4 2 father to explore the possibili- rounding Florida scrub building located here. This ties of a settlement in central ecosystem: a place where project proves that the chal- Florida in which they would plants and animals survive lenges presented by building build a town, but the primary by conserving energy and in a rural area can be over- reason for the town was the water. come.” promotion and sale of orange The Station achieved The LEED Platinum groves. LEED Platinum certifica- Certification was presented To come back to my first tion for its new Frances April 25 7 11 39 46 50 53 x:4 by Jennifer McAlister, pres- trip to Florida, as I said, I rec- Archbold Hufty Learning Lottery Next jackpot $21 million ident of the Florida Gulf ollect that Dad and Center and Adrian Archbold Coast Chapter of the US April 21 1 15 22 27 31 43 x:2 Grandfather would disappear Lodge in January 2012. Center Green Building Council. April 18 1 5 12 19 32 44 x:3 and that we would hear stories LEED or Leadership in Recipients of framed certifi- when they came back, about Energy and Environmental April 27 3 10 16 24 33 April 27 (n) 1712 cates included representa- their trips to central Florida. Design, established by the April 26 3 5 8 24 31 April 27 (d) 5356 tives from the design and The next winter, I was taken U.S. Green Building April 25 1 10 11 12 16 April 26 (n) 9392 construction team responsi- by my father (I believe my Council, is the nation’s pre- April 24 3 11 14 23 35 April 26 (d) 7773 ble for the completion of the mother and sister stayed eminent program for the buildings. The team consist- home) to Florence Villa where design, construction, and April 27 6 27 39 42 21 April 27 (n) 098 ed of: Jeff Mudgett of Mimi, Eugene, Payne and operation of high perform- April 24 6 28 30 38 5 April 27 (d) 403 Parker Mudgett Smith Dorothy were staying in the ance green buildings, as April 20 8 11 39 43 13 April 26 (n) 510 Architects; Jim Keohane of April 17 33 38 42 44 22 April 26 (d) 572 hotel. Dad and George E. verified by the Green TLC Engineering; Rob would leave and go to the new Building Certification Engel of Stantec, David April 25 4 25 29 34 43 PB: 29 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings settlement. This was the win- Institute. LEED Platinum Dale of Owen-Ames- are twice per day: (d) is the ter of 1911. certification is the highest Next jackpot $40 million daytime drawing, (n) is the Kimball, Inc., and Nancy The following year my standard achievable. April 21 6 8 20 42 51 PB: 16 nighttime drawing. Bissett of The Natives. mother, my sister and I joined The celebration included April 18 20 22 39 46 49 PB: 29 PB: Power Ball Special recognition went to Dad in the new town of a welcome from Sebastian the Rocky Mountain Sebring. de Atucha, Treasurer of Institute for its consultation You have no idea how beau- Archbold’s Board of on energy and daylight mod- tiful it was at Sebring in 1910 Trustees. Sebastian, Frances KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery; 0 0 0 1 8 4 7 9 eling and to Cross Creek See ORVEL, page 7A Archbold Hufty’s grandson Initiative which provided an

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Candidates to speak Park Community ELCFH to Tea Party Redevelopment Agency - Administrative Main Street District will host Committee meets SEBRING — The candi- its next “What’s Up Main pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 9 dates for the Supervisor of Street?” meeting at 5:30 PORT CHARLOTTE – Elections office will be p.m. Tuesday at the The ELCFH Administrative speaking at the Tuesday Jacaranda Hotel, 19 E. Main Committee will meet at 9 meeting of the Highlands St., inside the South Florida a.m. Wednesday, May 9. Tea Party. Community College This meeting will be held at The meeting will be held Foundation Conference the ELCFH Charlotte office, at Homer’s Restaurant, 1000 Room. One agenda item 2886 Tamiami Trail, Suite 1, Sebring Square. The buffet is includes discussing future Port Charlotte as well as via at 5 p.m. and the meeting events on Main Street. conference call. begins at 6 p.m. These monthly meetings Call 1-866-628-8620 and Candidates scheduled to provide a discussion forum enter participant code speak are Rick Beebe, Susie and place for ideas to be 504163#. Bishop, David Flowers and exchanged that relate to The mission of the Early Penny Ogg. Visit www.the- Avon Park’s Main Street Learning Coalition of highlandsteaparty.com, email District. Anyone who has a Florida’s Heartland, Inc. is [email protected] business, residence or is to support families and chil- or call 699-0743 for details. interested in the Main Street dren in accessing high quali- area is encouraged to attend. ty early care and education ‘What’s Up Main For more information, services via School Street?’ Avon Park visit Readiness and Voluntary to meet Tuesday www.AvonParkCRA.com or Pre-kindergarten programs. call 224-6326. The ELCFH also serves as a AVON PARK — The Avon Continued on page 7A

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I don’t want to be TODAY’S EDITORIAL Vice President either Spare the stun gun, spoil the child Now that it looks Laura’s Look even if they dangled like Mitt Romney is a job in front of me. n Tuesday, April 10, a group of child someone who receives a shock going to be the Laura Ware And let’s face it, experiences sharp pain, temporary Republican’s nominee for what is there about the job to advocates gathered in front of the court- loss of superficial muscle move- president, attention has make it desirable? Yes, I Ohouse to raise awareness about child ment, and momentary confusion. turned to who might be his know that it is important on abuse. Pinwheels spun in the wind, young peo- Humans being humans, however, vice presidential choice. some level but who really one can not be surprised that one Depending on who you wants it? It seems that a lot ple sung, and leaders in the community spoke person’s weapon is another per- talk to, this is either not a of the vice president’s duties about the importance of protecting the inno- son’s toy. big deal or terribly impor- are to remain in good health cent. Researching the Avon Park inci- tant. Those in the terribly and pray that the president dent, the News-Sun stumbled onto a It was a day about hope and mak- now to catch abusers and verify the important camp point out its does the same lest you find new sport called Ultimate Tazer ing a difference. abuse. It makes it harder for them Romney’s first presidential yourself with an unwanted Ball. As described in an article by Sadly, a 35-year-old unemployed to hide.” decision and he has to get it promotion. David Moye on huffington father in Avon Park apparently had- Roth said he didn’t think there right. Those who don’t think Plus I would have to leave post.com, Ultimate Tazer Ball n’t heard about the event nor agreed was more child abuse going on this is a big deal (and I Central Florida and go live involves two teams of four players with what the people were trying to now, but it might seem like that admit they are the minority) in Washington, D.C... I’m each, which try to get a medicine do there. because more child abusers are seem to think that the vice not saying I live in a perfect ball into the opposing goal. Wednesday he was arrested on being stopped and the public is presidential choice doesn’t place – August around here The twist is that all players carry two charges of first degree felony much more aware of the problem. help or hurt the presidential is brutal. But Washington stun guns and are allowed to shock for using an electric stun gun to dis- It was a teacher, for example, race in the long run. would be similar. And I’d whoever is carrying the ball. A cipline his children. The police who brought the stun gun discipline I fall somewhere in have to deal with DC traffic, reduced voltage is used, but the report said that if the children case to the attention of authorities. between. I do think that the which would be a pain even effect is still distinctly uncomfort- flinched when the father applied the Roth did add a caveat about the vice presidential pick can if someone else was driving. able. gun, they were stunned a second Internet. “It is the exception. The affect the vote – I know of There is also the whole Moye reports that players may be time as a punishment for flinching. Internet has made exploitation of people who voted for John not having a life. No more shocked 30 to 40 times a game. There were two other very simi- children around the world much McCain in 2008 because of impulsive trips to Orlando. “The stun gun makes this an lar incidents in 2011, one in easier.” Sarah Palin. On the other Every trip has to be planned, exciting sport for everyone,” one of Portsmouth, Va. and the other in With so much publicity about the hand, I haven’t heard of any- and some would be vetoed the inventors of the game is quoted Tampa. use of stun guns — at one point one who voted for President because of safety or political as saying. Fortunately, cases like these are Sheriff Susan Benton allowed her- Obama because of Joe concerns. Here’s how this idiotic game ties not all that common. Jeff Roth, self to photographed while being Biden. So maybe it depends Besides, I’m sure the vice into child abuse: The game’s co- executive director of the Champion “Tasered”, her face contorted in on the candidate. president does something founder told Moye, “We were prac- for Children Advocacy Center, said pain — it is hard to believe adults In any case, people always besides sitting around wait- ticing in front of some kids doing he hadn’t seen or heard of one do not understand how dangerous it look forward to the candi- ing for something to happen soccer practice and one of the dads before. is to shock young children with date’s choice. It gives politi- to the president. Such duties was in awe. He kept saying, ‘That In fact, Roth says new technolo- electricity. cal pundits something to talk would cut into my writing will teach you ball control.’” gy has helped children, not put The guns were designed to inca- about while they wait for the time, time I’m not willing to April is Child Abuse Prevention them in greater danger. pacitate people. Most defensive convention, and people like surrender. Month. “Technology has done more good stun guns deliver a 50,000-volt jolt, to try to predict who will get It would also mean the than harm,” he said. “It’s easier and leave burn marks. Typically, the nod. end of this column, I’m sure. What I find interesting is I still feel I have things to the number of Republicans say here, and to be honest I out there who have made it think my talents are better clear they do not want the suited for writing occasion- job. Republicans like ally snarky columns then 2227 U.S. 27 South Senator Marco Rubio and doing whatever a Vice Sebring, FL 33870 Governor Chris Christie, President does. 863-385-6155 both who’ve been mentioned So, if you have Mitt NEWSROOM as possible choices for Romney’s ear, please let him Romney. It seems that know I am not interested in ROMONA WASHINGTON almost everyone asked says the job. I can’t speak for the Publisher/Executive Editor they’re not interested, with others, though. I wish him Ext. 515 the exception of Jeb Bush, good luck in picking some- [email protected] who said he’d at least think one out. Try to forget that about it. we’re all watching – and SCOTT DRESSEL Well, let me jump on the we’ll be free with our opin- Editor Ext. 516 bandwagon. Just in case any- ions when you make your [email protected] one was curious, I don’t choice. want to be picked for Vice DAN HOEHNE President either. Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- Sports Editor For one thing, I would dent. She can be contacted by e- Ext. 528 [email protected] have to rejoin the mail at bookwormlady@ Republican Party to accept embarqmail.com Visit her web- ADVERTISING the job. I got fed up with the site at www.laurahware.com. VICKIE JONES party years ago and went to Guest columns are the opinion of the writer, not necessarily those Ext. 518 NPA (No Party Affiliation). [email protected] I’m not sure they’ve changed of the staff of the News-Sun. enough for me to go back, MITCH COLLINS Ext. 507 [email protected] TODAY’S LETTERS CIRCULATION TONY MCCOWAN Difficult to run and Ext. 522 America. resource of goodwill and relief much in the way fami- took office he said with the [email protected] hide Frank Parker dedication that many couples lies and neighbors used to trillions of dollars, jobs will Sebring in our communities – espe- pitch-in years ago to help flow like water. He tells the Editor: BUSINESS OFFICE cially the faith community – when loved ones struggled to young people to go to col- With modern day commu- Caring Families is a have to offer. care for their kids. lege so they can work at JANET EMERSON nications, it is very difficult I have become passionate And let me tell you why McDonalds with a degree, Ext. 596 to run and hide. The more I program to support about a program called programs like these are so and if one should make it [email protected] see and hear, the more I am Editor: Caring Families. It is admin- critical: For each child then Obama will take their convinced that the greatest April has been Child istered by the Florida Baptist diverted from the DCF sys- money for his type of gov- threat to the things that made Abuse Prevention Month. As Children’s Homes. The con- tem, we unclog court dock- ernment for taxes. So it is a one’s spirit as guests enjoyed this country great is Barack a kick-off, our community cept is simple and requires ets, save taxpayer money lose- lose for our youth. a Cheeseburger in Paradise Hussein Obama. rallied on the courthouse no government funding and that can be used for other When you have not buffet, frosty drinks and the We give him another four steps to give a voice to chil- little overhead. The program important services, and, worked it is out of your area great music of GrooVus. years and we will see the dren who suffer in the shad- matches caring volunteers above all, avoid the breakup to know how and what to do, Thanks to our sponsors: real Obama. If you think it is ows. willing to open their homes of families. but give away our land and Waypoints Financial, Florida bad now, just wait until he I was unable to attend, but to parents who need helping We all welcome the day money as Obama has done Hospital Heartland, Heacock has no concern about re- I appreciate the attention caring for their children tem- when DCF has fewer abuse way too much of. Giving our Insurance, Publix Super election. Right now he is try- paid by citizens, students, porarily – before things get cases to report, but stem- oceans and oil rich land Market Charities, Inc., ing to buy your vote with local leaders, and this news- out of hand and the state is ming the tide will take more away. Heartland National Bank, handouts. paper. required to step in. than government to help In my opinion, he has got Pathology Associates of It is very apparent he has We can all play a part in Parents in dire straits are keep families strong and to go to save America. Sebring, Cohan Radio Group, no respect for USA constitu- keeping families whole, and more prone to take-out their whole. Let’s not allow abuse In my opinion, Bush had Highlands Independent Bank, tion and the individual free- pushing back the darkness of frustrations on children. So prevention efforts to end just eight years too many, and Kiwanis Club of Sebring, dom guaranteed in the abuse and neglect. We have the Caring Families program because the month does. Obama three years, but did River Greens Golf Course, founding principles of this yet to fully tap the vast is a voluntary effort to bring Denise Grimsley more spending and damage Bill Jarrett Ford, TD Bank, great nation. Wake up Sebring to this country. Wheeler Farms, Agero, Clarence Neeley Wabasso Road Dairy, J. J. Letters policy Obama has done too Sebring Taylor Distributing, the News-Sun, and Highlands Make sure to sign your letter and include your address and phone number. Anonymous letters much will be automatically rejected. Bouquet Today. Please keep your letters to a maximum of 400 words. We have to make room for everybody. Editor: Thanks also to the many Letters of local concern take priority. To Randy Ludacer: Who Weather didn’t individuals and businesses Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax cares about these United hinder Kokomo who donated fabulous raffle 385-1954; or e-mail [email protected]. States of America? Well for and auction items. We’re still To make sure the editorial pages aren’t dominated by the same writers, letters are limited to two one, me. That is the reason Editor: counting but hoping to reach per month and a guest column can be submitted once every three months. that I will campaign for Mitt I would like to thank our goal of $20,000. 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Page 4A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com Animal Control has more to deal with than just dogs and cats Continued from page 1A facility at 7300 Haywood Taylor Blvd., right next door to the Highlands County Humane Society, showed a clean environment that housed not just dogs and cats but horses, chickens, bunnies and even one pigeon. “Well, the family was moving and could not take him with them, so they brought him here,” Scott said about the black-and-white bunny. He had no idea where the pigeon came from. “I guess he came in on my day off. He has a band on his leg and he is in great health,” Scott said. Scott explained how every animal that was brought to the facility was processed. “We don’t have the luxury of turning animals away when we are News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS full. We have to take every animal,” Dogs await their new home away Scott said. “Every animal is from the Highlands County Animal assessed for health concerns then is Control in Sebring. treated as needed. We feed and News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS water twice a day and we worm, if Highlands County Animal Control caretaker Aubre McAnally assesses a cat that was Scott said. “We need to correct that. needed, and we call in a vet if there brought in recently to the center in Sebring. The changes to the ordinance would is a reason.” bring us closer to state guidelines.” After the initial evaluation, each Commissioners decided at a animal is penned and held for 10 mals are kept until they are adopted response from control staff. It was does just about everything from jan- meeting two weeks ago to forgo a days before they are put out for out. clear that most of the equipment itor to med tech. She processes the look at the proposed changes until adoption or sent to another shelter, “People pick up their cows right was well tended but outdated. animals and makes sure every ani- the citizen’s committee could be or are euthanized, which occurs on away. Horses are expensive to keep “We are doing a great job with mal gets proper care,” Scott said. formed and public input could be Wednesdays. and we have three here now and are what we have,” Scott said as he A tour of the facility reveled gained. “Wednesdays are sad days. We fixing to pick up two or three more pointed out an animal trailer that clean pens, no overcrowding, clean, Scott had no problem with that, have a special section in the county this week. We keep the other ani- was from the late 1970s but in good fresh water, and a separated area for or with the potential volunteers that landfill where the animals are taken. mals forever,” Scott said. “But, if repair. quarantined animals. But most of could be arranged. It is a crappy part of the job, but it you need a horse, we are the cheap- “Budget,” Scott said without hesi- the pens were full, and some cats “I would welcome volunteers has to be done. Every one we keep est place to get a horse if you want tation when asked what his biggest had to share, Scott explained as he who understand animals. Yes, we out of the landfill is a win. We have one. They are just $85.” obstacle was to running animal con- absent-mindedly scratched a kitten have had some in the past, and we over 50 rescues around the state and When asked to address some of trol. on the head. have had to turn down some who several societies we work with. the statements made by animal “The FACA (Florida Animal As a mother hen with chicks have volunteered. Not everyone is Every animal is posted on the coun- activists during the commission Control Association) recommends a walked by, Scott explained that he suited to this kind of work. You ty website, then on Facebook. The meeting, Scott showed concern. caretaker for every 1,000 animals recently drafted sections of a new can’t save every animal no matter staff spends their own time posting “Well, those folks are very emo- processed each year. We processed ordinance that could make the coun- what anyone says. But you can do the animals on Facebook at home tional about animals. They do all over 6,000 last year and we only ty’s animal control issues less per- your best to save as many as you because Facebook is blocked at they can and we do all we can,” have one caretaker,” Scott said. vasive, including requiring all dogs, can,” said Scott. work,” Scott explained. Scott said. “When someone comes out to cats and ferrets to be tagged and Those wishing to adopt or has an According to Scott, mostly dogs Animal Control records were look for an animal or to adopt, the immunized against rabies. issue with an animal can call (863) and cats are euthanized in addition neatly organized and a records caretaker has to stop what she is “Not one of the cat bites this year 655-6475 or the Highlands County to any rabid animals. The other ani- request prompted immediate doing and take them around. She were from immunized animals,” Humane Society at (863) 655-1522. WHO’S MAKING NOISE IN TOWN? Subscribe today and find out!

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Serrano By SAMANTHA GHOLAR staying in Lake Placid. [email protected] According to the incident Continued from page 1A SEBRING – A Maryland report, Carroll was aware of “I have a keen appreciation woman was taken into cus- the victim’s age two for the separation of the pow- tody Wednesday on alleged months prior to the first ers (legislative, executive, sexual assault charges of a visit. judicial). One can’t get along local teen. Carroll continued to trav- without both of the other two Lisa Elaine Carroll, 39, el from the state of ... I like dealing with chal- of Joppa, Md., faces felony Maryland to the state of lenging legal issues,” Canady charges following her arrest Florida with intentions to said. – nine counts of sexual meet up Following Canady’s News-Sun photos by SAMANTHA GHOLAR assault and one count of with the address to guests, Bruce T.J. Wohl (right) accepts the Judge Clifton M. Kelly Award from the Highlands County Bar obscene communi- victim. The Smith, Chief Judge of the Association Friday afternoon during the 12th annual Highlands County Law Day Luncheon. cation/traveling to meet a incident 10th Judicial Circuit, began minor. report the awards and recognition The investigation began alleges Clerk of Courts Office for ceremony but not before rec- in late March when Sgt. nine other nearly 40 years. He is a life- ognizing Canady and all his Monica Sauls of the Carroll times of long resident of Highlands work. Highlands County consensual County. “He’s (Canady) been some Sheriff’s Office notified the sexual contact with the Sebring High School sen- leader,” Smith said. parents of the 16-year-old minor victim. ior Diego Serrano was the This year’s Judge Clifton male victim that the suspect “The defendant by her recipient of the HCBA Jani M. Kelly Award was received had been “relaying a sexual actions in the first meeting Branham Scholarship. Diego by former Highlands County relationship” with the and in making a second trip was awarded with a full two- Bar Association President minor. The woman was here demonstrates her year scholarship to South Thomas (T.J.) Wohl. Wohl later identified as Carroll, intent to continue an illegal Florida Community College. currently is an attorney advi- according to the incident sexual relationship with the As Serrano accepted his sor for the Highlands County report. victim and did entice him to award he spoke briefly to the Teen Court. The victim stated to law do so,” Sauls stated in the attendees. Bob Germaine was this enforcement that he had report. “Seeing this in my hands Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady year’s recipient of The met the suspect through an Carroll is currently in the now I’m really motivated to speaks to guests during the 12th annual Highlands County HCBA Law Day Award. Law Day Luncheon Friday afternoon at the Sebring Civic online game. Highlands County Sheriff’s pursue law enforcement,” Germaine has worked in the Center. The suspect allegedly Office custody. No further Serrano said. began physical contact with information was available the victim around late at this time. December of 2011 while 4H students compete in district competition

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR and Olympics on April 18. in DeSoto County. The group Each of the students were [email protected] Boy struck by SUV, killed Students from ages 5 to 18 of 4H students include: chosen to compete in the SEBRING – Several local Associated Press spot Friday night at competed in numerous cate- Richard Dillon Followell, photography category after students have advanced to a TITUSVILLE — Police Titusville High School and gories including plant sci- Megan Sowards, Jimmy each of them presented their district competition that will say a 22-month-old boy has said she didn’t see the ences, leisure and performing Griffin, Sara Griffin, Kitty art to over 100 family mem- showcase their best works died after being run over by child. The driver wasn’t arts, sewing, food prepara- Lackey, Julia VanFleet, bers, friends and guests at the amongst hundreds of compe- an SUV in the parking lot cited, and police said there tion, nutrition and health, Hanna Thompson, Katelyn local competition. titiors. of a Florida high school was no indication that alco- sewing and various other VanFleet, Phoebe Lackey, The winners at the DeSoto Recently, 15 students during a softball game. hol was involved. Her SUV things. Victoria Lackey, Elisabeth County competition will involved in Highlands Titusville Police Maj. was confiscated for the On Saturday, the group of VanFleet, April Garcia, immediately go on to the County 4H Club were recog- Todd Hutchinson says in a investigation. students travelled to compete Jackson Rushlo, Shelby Ball, state competition, which will nized for their talents during news release the driver was The boy was identified as in the District X events held and Juliette Perez. be held in Gainesville. the annual County Events backing up from a parking Brady Hutto of Auburndale.

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By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Sumter counties, they remain Aquifers are underground [email protected] at Phase I here in Highlands layers of rock and sand that SEBRING — Despite County. She described Phase hold water. some recent rain, Highlands I as a warning stage of As of April 27, the aquifer County is still very dry. response, recommending was slightly more than 2.5 “You can call it a drought,” careful use of water because feet below normal. said Robyn Felix, media rela- predictions are uncertain as Rainfall has been well tions manager for the to what the summer’s weath- below average in April too. Southwest Florida Water er pattern will be. Historically, it produces Management District. “It’s “We’d like to see above 2.49 inches of rain in the extremely dry and we are average rainfall so we can fill region. As of the 27th, there monitoring conditions close- up,” Felix said, but there are has only been 1.62 inches of ly. The 1.7 inches we got last no guarantees — especially rain. weekend provided some because 2011 was drier than While more than 10 inches improvement, but we expect usual as well. of rain typically fall between it to dry out again.” According to SWFWMD, January and April, this year Felix said that while more than 80 percent of the there has been less than five restrictions have been tight- area’s water supply comes inches. ened in Citrus, Hernando and from aquifers.

St. Johns County tops Florida

Courtesy photos On April 4, Reflections on health rankings Silver Lake residents Barb Giese (right in photo at left) and Betty Robinson (left) pre- Associated Press are, in order, Seminole, Sarasota, Collier, sented checks to Hope Martin, Clay, Leon, Hardee, Miami-Dade and Hospice, the American TALLAHASSEE — St. Johns ranks as Santa Rosa. Diabetes Association, and the Florida’s healthiest county. Highlands County ranked 29th out of the American Cancer Society. Each $3,500 check The recently released rankings were com- 64 Florida counties. was the culmination of this piled for each state by the University of Union County ranks at the bottom, fol- season’s fundraising events. Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the lowed by Dixie, Putnam, Washington, Baker, Betty and Barb, with the help Robert Woods Johnson Foundation. Gadsden, Taylor, Madison, Hamilton and of many Reflections’ resi- They are based on health behavior, social Glades. dents, spent the winter sea- son planning, organizing and and economic factors, clinical care and phys- implementing fundraising ical environment. The measures used include Online: Florida health rankings, http://www.coun- events, including 50/50 tick- numbers of fast food restaurants and levels of tyhealthrankings.org/app/florida/2012/rankings/o et sales, pancake supper, physical inactivity by county residents. utcomes/overall sock hop, variety show, ham- Florida’s top ten counties besides St. Johns burger and karaoke benefit, golf cart poker run, and the raffle of a golf cart - gracious- ly donated by Alan Holmes of OBITUARIES Edward Jones. Barb and Betty, affectionately known as EILEEN ANDERSON charter member of the Sebring, FL 33870 the ‘Hustler Sisters’, along Eileen K. Anderson, 84, of Sertoma Club of Sebring and Stephenson-Nelson with their ‘Hustler Honeys’, Ken Giese and Pat Farrer, play a key role each year in North Port, Fla., formerly of the Elks Club. He was a Funeral Home fundraising activities at Reflections. At left is the presentation to Della Jervier, Central Sebring, Fla. and Sarasota, member of the Avon Park Sebring, Florida Florida director of the American Diabetes Association. Above is the presentation to Lee Ann Hinskey, board member of the American Cancer Society. Below is the presentation Fla., passed away on April City Council and was instru- to Hope Hospice Care Manager Melissa Lane and volunteer specialist Allison Lao. 26, 2012. mental in helping to bring She is survived by her hus- South Florida Junior College PATRICIA KING band, Herb; daughter, Linda to Highlands County. Kelton Patricia King, 70, of (Rick); sons, Del, Steve and was a long-time supporter of Sebring, died Wednesday Dennis (Joyce); two grand- youth and high school sports morning, April 18, 2012 at children and three great- programs in Highlands Lakeland Regional Medical grandchildren. County. Kelton was a mem- Center. A native of Everett, The family will hold a cel- ber of the Avon Park Lakes Mass., she moved to this area ebration of life at a later date. Baptist Church. in 1985 coming from Nashua, For online condolences, He is survived by his lov- N.H. She had worked as a please visit www.mckeenorth- ing wife of 54 years, Joan switchboard operator and port.com. Hartsfield Hill; son, Travis project secretary for Metcalfe Kelton Hill Jr.; daughter, and Eddy Engineering TRAVIS HILL SR. Kellie Hill Duke (Max) of Company in Boston, Mass. Travis “Kelton” Hill Sr., Avon Park. He leaves five She had worked as a carrier age 74, of Avon Park, Fla., grandchildren and three for the Tampa Tribune, hav- born on 14th of September, great-grandchildren. Kelton ing earned the carrier of the 1937 in Avon Park, Fla. to was predeceased by his par- year award several times. Joseph Benjamin and Audrey ents and two sisters, Irma She is survived by her hus- Caraway Hill, died 26th of Hill McCullough and Eloise band of 52 years, Donald E. April, 2012 in Sebring, Fla. Hill Sharpe. He leaves a King Sr. of Sebring; four He was a lifelong resident brother, Benjamin Keith Hill. children, Donald E. King Jr. of Highlands County. Kelton The family will receive and wife Susan of Wilton, graduated from Avon Park friends on Sunday, 29th of N.H., Valerie L. Hansen and High School where he April from 2-4 p.m. at the husband Steven of excelled in football. He later Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Londonderry, N.H., Vicki L. attended the University of Home in Sebring, Fla. (4001 Whitney and husband Bruce SHS presents pre-prom DUI Georgia at Athens on a foot- Sebring Parkway). The funer- of Pepperell, Mass. and Scott ball scholarship. Kelton was al will be held on Monday, C. King and partner Scott a State Farm Insurance agent 30th of April at the Avon Sorensen of Lincoln, Neb.; Prevention Program for over 41 years. He retired Park Lakes Baptist Church, two sisters, Constance E. in April of 2010. He was 2600 N. Highlands Blvd. in Masterson and husband, Special to the News-Sun The production will formances, one at 9 a.m. and named one of the top agents Avon Park. Interment will Richard of Avon Park and SEBRING – The sad sta- depict the fictional death of another at 10:15 a.m. in the in the country, and to the follow the funeral at Rebecca G. Marchand of tistic is that each year across the homecoming queen in a Smith Center at Sebring Presidents Club. He was also Bougainvillea Cemetery in Lowell, Mass.; 13 grandchil- the nation, teens attending car accident caused by a High School. All junior and involved in the citrus indus- Avon Park. Contributions dren and nine great-grand- high school proms die or drunk driver on prom night. senior students at the school try. He was active in various may be made in his memory children. become seriously injured in Highlands County will be required to attend community clubs and organi- to Good Shepherd Hospice, A funeral service was held alcohol-related accidents on Sheriff’s Deputy and School this event. zations including being a 1110 Hammock Road, on Monday, April 23, 2012. prom night. In an effort to Resource Officer Shannon keep this from happening in Purvis has spearheaded this Highlands County, Sebring production in hopes of High School students will deterring students from con- present a Driving Under the suming alcohol especially Influence (DUI) Prevention on prom night. 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Continued from page 2A 15 at Somers Hospice of the writer: a website and will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday is today at 10 a.m. at Events planned point of access to resources House, 1110 Hammock the Youtube video. The pub- Monday, May 7 in the Living Waters Church of LAKE PLACID and referrals for health care Road; and 1 p.m. lic is invited and member- Garland Boggus Board God, 4571 Sparta Road, The Lake Placid Moose and family support services. Wednesday, May 23 at ship in FWA or Scribblers is Room at the School Board of Sebring. Lodge 2374 will host music For more information, please Somers Hospice House, not required. Highlands County, 426 Round up everyone you with Bama Jam today. Call call using the numbers at the 1110 Hammock Road. For information, call School St. The primary can and bring ‘em to church! for time. The Moose Riders top of this release. Training is free and volun- Barbara Beswick at 402- agenda item for this meeting Dinner will follow the serv- meet at 7 p.m. Monday. For teers do not need any type of 9181. is the Student Code of ice, so please bring a dish to details, call the lodge at 465- Volunteers needed at prior experience. Contact Conduct and Students share. 0131. Regina Merrick at (863) 5K/10K volunteers Working Against Tobacco For more information, call Good Shepherd The Lake Placid Elks 551-3943 or email mer- (SWAT). 385-8772. Hospice needed Lodge 2661 Ladies general [email protected] for If you are a person with a meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday. SEBRING — Good information or to register. LAKE PLACID — The disability who requires rea- First Baptist Church For more information, call Shepherd Hospice needs vol- Good Shepherd Hospice, Greater Lake Placid sonable accommodations in offers messages the lodge at 465-2661. unteers to support its mis- part of the Chapters Health Chamber of order to attend a District sion to provide exceptional System, is a community- Commerce 5K/10K will take School Advisory Council LORIDA — First Baptist SEBRING end-of-life care. Attend a based, not-for-profit organi- place on May 19 starting and meeting, call 471-5608 three Church of Lorida will bring The VFW Post 4300 will free, 90-minute orientation zation that supports approxi- ending in DeVane days prior to the scheduled four nights of messages on host Mega Sound today. Call session to learn more about mately 750 patients each day Park. Volunteers on the route meeting date and time. the Holiness of God begin- for time. For details, call the fulfilling experience of in Highlands, Hardee and to cheer the athletes on are ning Sunday through 385-8902. volunteering with Good Polk counties as they face needed and are invited at the SFCC offers Security Wednesday. Each evening’s Moose Lodge 2259 Moose Shepherd Hospice. Hospice the challenges of advancing end of the event to enjoy message will be presented by Guard Certification Riders will be riding on needs volunteers at all levels age and illness. the awards presentation and different area pastors at 6:30 Thursday, leaving the Lodge – from providing compan- have light refreshments. AVON PARK — South p.m. at 11 a.m. A fish fry or ionship for a hospice patient Scribblers and Volunteers must meet at Florida Community College The church is at 1927 baked chicken wings will be to supplying office help to DeVane Park no later than will offer a 40-hour Security Blessings Ave., and the tele- Scribes meet offered from 5-7 p.m. facilitating a children’s grief 6:30 a.m. If you are interest- Guard Training course from phone number is 655-1878. Karaoke will be from 6-9 support group to supporting SEBRING — The Florida ed in assisting, please email June 11-26 at the SFCC p.m. families at the Somers Writer’s Association group, [email protected] or call Public Service Academy, Hospice House. Sebring Scribblers and the chamber at 465-4331 on SFCC Highlands Campus. People interested in Scribes, will hold its month- or before May 11. The class meets four nights becoming a Good Shepherd ly meeting at 7 p.m. per week, 6-10 p.m. Monday MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; april ads; Hospice volunteer have two Wednesday at Beef O’ DSAC to meet May 7 through Thursday. 0 0 0 1 8 4 8 0 opportunities in May to Brady’s in Sebring. Come This course is required to SEBRING — The attend an orientation session earlier for dinner. work as a state of Florida Highlands County District on the following dates and Robert Miller, a Florida licensed security guard, class School Advisory Council times: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May writer, will discuss two tools D license. Topics covered will include patrol tech- niques, first aid, terrorism, Florida statutes and those as Local election to be a busy one mandated by the Department of Business Regulation. Cost of the course is $137 per Continued from page 1A William “Ron” Handley questions regarding the work person. Registration must be (District 3) also faces three they seek to undertake. tougher competition. complete before the start of other candidates: Mark A. Voters have until July 16 to Superintendent of Schools the course. Pimentel, Michael S. Stone register for the primary elec- Wally Cox faces three oppo- Register in Building B at and Nadine Elliott-Tedstone. tion, which is on Aug. 14. nents: Becky Fleck, William the Highlands Campus or In the next few weeks the Registration for the general “Pep” Hutchinson III, and any SFCC campus or center. News-Sun will begin publish- election closes Oct. 9. The Roberta Peck. For more information, con- ing profiles of the candidates, election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. County Commissioner tact the SFCC Public Service and their answers to specific Academy at ext. 7280 or 7285 at 453-6661, 465-5300, 494-7500, or 773-2252 or visit http://www.southflori- Orvel Sebring’s thoughts on Sebring da.edu/publicservice. Continued from page 2A nail, every piece of wire that were wonderful people. I can ‘Round Up’ planned NEWS-SUN and 1911. The land was cov- went into Sebring, Florida was well remember with great hap- Classified Ads • 385-6155 SEBRING — “Round Up” ered by virgin pines. Lake a struggle in the first few piness the Christmas Eve car- Jackson was a jewel. The lake years. Wauchula was the rail- ols of The Salvation Army had a beautiful white sand bot- head. If it hadn’t been for the group and their closing, “We tom. It had none of the grass model T Ford, Sebring, Wish You a Merry Christmas”. in it that is cursing the lake- Florida would never have We are flooded by memories! DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; 4/15,22,29; 0 0 0 1 8 9 0 6 front now except over on the come along as it did. The peo- Indeed, Sebring, Florida has a north side and some of it over ple who supplied the brains heritage of which it can well on the south cove. One of our and the brawn; Aaron Withers, be proud!] favorite pursuits was wading Ed Harshman, E.O. Douglas, As mentioned, the above along this fine sandy shore Will Haskins and Fax Haskins, excerpts are from a transcript and looking for arrowheads Paul Vinson, John A. Taylor, from Orvel Sebring to Allen and usually you would be G.F. Bobb, Ed Hainz, John Altvater, made February 1971 rewarded. Why they were Graham, Bill Amy, Col. and credit due to the Sebring there, one can only guess. F.N.K. Bailey, Dr. Etheredge, Historical Society. Presently, There was one theory that the Ma and Pa Ruhl, Paul Allen Altvater III is the Indians would climb the trees Rippberger, Ada Rippberger President of Sebring’s and shoot down at fish. Well, and Sallie Tucker (wonderful Centennial Celebration; the that was as good a theory as teachers to whom I owe a Centennial Planning any. They might have had great deal), Col. William Committee meets this canoe battles for all we know. Evans, Austin Heacock, C.F. Thursday, 4 PM at the Jack Again recollecting (but Saunders, Sam Degering, Will Stroup (Sebring) Civic Center, some years later) I can and Herb Reck, Henry the public is invited & encour- remember when one time we Henning, Harry McCorckle, aged to attend. Go to the web- had a picnic over in the South Fred Bee, the Altvaters, the site, www.Sebring100.com, Cove. There was a slough Gearings, Elder J.C. Moore, call 655-5554, like us on there, or a hammock, where Dr. MacMurray and Dr. Facebook at Jackson Creek flowed out. It’s Kiesling, the Whitehouse fam- www.facebook.com/Celebrate been all cut down now. There ily, the Capwells, Spencer and SebringCentennial, or email were beautiful trees there; Brandon Jones, Will Dalgetty, [email protected] to get there were bay trees in the Bill Muff and so many others, involved. Thanks to the News- spring and you could smell the hosts of old-timers whom we Sun for the opportunity to scent of magnolia. But, at this recall. Those mentioned were keep everyone informed on particular time, I can remem- a small part of them, but they Sebring’s Centennial ber counting eleven alligators were great people. The Celebration. Reference this on the top of the water there, Salvation Army and the article every Sunday and you in the dusk. Dunkards had a great influ- won’t miss a thing! These are some of the ence of the founding of things that one thinks about in Sebring. How they got here Jen Brown is a member of the retrospect. There are so many originally, I don’t know, but Sebring Centennial Committee. more. It was a beautiful town, they were friends; they it was full of hardships, every brought their own in; they

Market adds charm to Avon Park

Continued from page 2A always people walking “The Market is also about “It will be cooler here in through and you always see capturing that sense of Avon the summer months and it has someone with a shopping bag Park charm that has always more of a family atmosphere. of something,” Baldridge existed,” Baldridge contin- The park provides a nice said. ued. “That family-friendly, backdrop for just hanging out “But the goal was not to relaxed atmosphere.” and meeting with friends. We put thousands of people in The Market starts around 3 have had a lot of kids visit the park at one time. The goal p.m. every Thursday and runs the market, and the park is to help local agriculture till 7 p.m. at the east end of gives them alternatives to just and to bring awareness to the Main Street in Donaldson looking at broccoli with fact that Avon Park is a great Park. mom,” he added. place to walk, shop and eat,” Those interested in more “It’s been up and down as Baldridge explained. information about the far as attendance. Some days “Many of the farmers have Farmer’s Market can call we see a lot of folks before 4 commented that the market Baldridge at 443-0617 or p.m., sometimes we see a gives them a place to attract contact vendors and organiz- crowd after 5 p.m. when new customers to their farms ers on Facebook. Search for folks get off of work. There is and stands.” Avon Park Farmer’s Market. Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com

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Transform your kid’s closet into a fun and organized dressing area with our easy out- fit planner, shoe caddy and hanging tags

By JoEllen Mitchell FamilyFun magazine Your child will feel like a life-size paper doll as she stands before the mirror and “tries on” different tops and bottoms with this sim- ple-to-make outfit planner. Once she’s decided on the perfect look, she can leave the garments hang- ing on the planner’s mini-clothes- lines, ready for the morning rush. Accessories are all within reach, thanks to adhesive-backed hooks and cleverly repurposed kitchen items, such as a tea tin and a grocery-bag holder.

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1. Securely attach a full- hooks and clip a pair of clothespins to length mirror to the closet door at each line. a height that works well for your 3. Add adhesive-backed hooks for child. We used adhesive-backed hair ties and necklaces (B), then repur- picture-hanging strips, included pose a few items from around the house with our mirror (Melannco mir- as organizers for other accessories and ror, $20 at Bed Bath & Beyond). grooming gear. Using picture-hanging 2. On both sides of the mirror strips, mount the items within your frame, mark your child’s shoul- child’s reach, where they won’t inter- der and waist levels. At these fere with the door’s functioning. We spots, adhere four adhesive- used a tea tin as a holder for a hairbrush backed hooks, sticking them on and headbands, a grocery-bag holder the frame or just outside, on the ($3 at Ikea) for corralling socks, and door (A). Tie and knot loops at cork coasters (8 for $8 at Bed Bath & both ends of two 30-inch Beyond) for pinning up jewelry and a A BCshoelaces. Slip the loops onto the love note from Mom (C).

Tame those piles of sandals Divide and conquer your fami- cms/pdf/crafts/FF0710HOME_ and sneakers by giving each child ly’s hanging clothes with these RodTag.pdf). a plastic utility caddy (ours was fun tags. Made from plastic jugs, 2. Cut a flat section from the $10 at Target). Then kids can they’re especially useful for side of a clean water or milk jug gather their wayward shoes from shared closets. Your kids can dec- and adhere it to a sheet of adhe- around the house and tuck the orate the tags with cool clothing sive-backed felt. On the plastic holders into their closets. If you pics clipped from magazines or side, trace the template. Cut out like, personalize each caddy with catalogs. the tag, then make a slit for slip- letters cut from adhesive-backed 1. To start, draw a 3- by 6- ping it onto the rod. felt. Keep an extra caddy by your inch oval, trace a hanger hook to 3. Write a label on the plastic home’s entry for stowing flip- size the hole, and cut out the oval side in permanent marker. Use flops in summer and slippers in (or you can download a template double-sided tape to add a maga- winter. at http://familyfun.go.com/assets/ zine photo of clothing.

Page 2B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com DIVERSIONS AMAZING! By ALAN ARBESFELD ACROSS "Deptford Trilogy" Reaction or 1 Colorful talker 83 Mexican man, say 6 Hair net 85 Summer treat 11 Thai currency 86 Whim response? 15 Legal opening? 87 Rock and Roll Hall of 19 Prominent period Famer David “That’s it!” I our faces. 20 New Mexico county 89 Had too much cried. Anger is like whose seat is 90 Sole protectors That squirrel that. It causes all Alamogordo 92 Said three times, a had bested us for our sensible 21 Buck chaser? story shortener the last time. thoughts to fly in 22 Elliptical 94 Sudden death cause The battle had reaction to whatev- 23 Steal 95 Last word in dough- been going on for er provokes it. It 25 Shows no restraint nuts weeks as we grips us and won’t 27 Hit sign 96 Self-important boss, sought ways to Pause And let go. Instead of 28 Work out an agree- facetiously keep him from our Consider solutions, we end ment 99 Sage advice bird feeder. At last Jan Merop up with more prob- 29 Wouk work, with 102 Aid factor we had bought a lems. "The" 104 Sun Valley loc. baffle which needed to be It’s no fun being out- 30 Honorary Muslim title 105 Parts of some area adjusted to work with our smarted by a squirrel. But, in old India calculations feeder. letting a little squirrel get 32 Fed. auditing agency 106 Laurel and Hardy Each time we thought we the better of two humans 34 Crib sheet users film set in Brushwood had him beat, he found a created in God’s image with 35 2000 Sean Penn film, Gulch way to outsmart us. intelligence and creativity This last time, we had shows how anger gets us with "The" 111 They take things in devised a way to place the out of touch with reality. 40 Spoils stride baffle so that it blocked his God warns us in Psalm 45 WWII Italian beach- 114 Go downhill, in a approach to the feeder. We 37:8, NKJV, “Cease from head way Solution on page 7B cheered when we saw we anger, and forsake wrath; 46 Waterfront org. 117 Basically had indeed baffled him. do not fret – it only causes 47 It's gone in less than 118 '30s show tune that Until now. harm.” 11 Indonesian island on 44 Easing of govt. 88 Get close to a flash: Abbr. became a 1960 Dion and The unsuspecting red Scripture’s warnings are its own sea restrictions 91 One may get con- 49 Go for an ace, maybe the Belmonts hit cardinal sat perched atop like preventive medicine. 50 Corporate honcho 120 Fictitious 12 Isn't for couples? 48 IV amts. gested the bird feeder chirping and God recognizes that the 51 King in "The Tempest" 121 Time co-founder 13 Show off 51 Spray 93 "Go ahead!" delighting us. When sud- emotion of anger will well 53 Bilko and Klinger, 122 Board 14 Have an easy catch 52 Extend one's visit 95 Former children's denly from the tree limb the up now and then. Many e.g.: Abbr. 123 Topple with 54 Confess clothing chain squirrel “flew” to the bird passages of Scripture teach 56 "The Namesake" 124 1944 Normandy 15 Disappearing word 55 How rebukes are 97 Chewable Asian feeder, landing on top of us how we are to respond director Mira battle site 16 Declare administered leaves the bird. rightly. 57 Busy, design-wise 125 Unwanted mes- 17 Tabula __ 58 Schlepped 98 Clinched A streak of red flew For example, God knows 59 Have a drink sages 18 Tiger, e.g., briefly 60 Sadat's predecessor 100 Reindeer name across the yard and we that it is better to resolve 62 Blowup source, 126 Prevailing tendency 24 Something to be 61 "__ man who wasn't 101 Baylor University reacted! conflict before we go to briefly 127 Giving lip proud of there ..." site “Let’s cut that branch off bed not letting it fester like 63 Shield border, in her- 26 Fails to prevail 64 Bath scrubber 103 "Rock Around the the tree so the squirrel can’t an infected wound. In aldry DOWN 29 Troubles 67 Anger Clock" label reach the feeder,” we Ephesians 4:26 and 27 he 65 Germany, to Meg 1 Cat calls 31 Bad gut feeling 68 Rather rival 106 Mental faculties agreed. Then we even tells us, “Be angry, and do moved the feeder further not sin; do not let the sun Ryan: Abbr. 2 On __ with 33 When a memorable 70 Othello's lieutenant 107 Gray area?: Abbr. from the tree. go down on your wrath or 66 Conference clip-on 3 Empire-building activi- movie gunfight occurs 71 "If only!" 108 Whoop it up That’s when it hit us that give place to the devil.” 67 Defended ty 35 Aired, as a TV show 72 __ Minh City 109 Munch Museum city in our reactionary anger to So, the next time anger 69 Nailed down 4 "Eew!" kin 36 Harden 73 Hydrox rivals, once 110 Appear to be the squirrel, we had lost a ruffles your feathers, pray 37 Ran smoothly 75 Driver's license, often 112 Nice bean? 71 "It's my fervent 5 A-list beautiful tree limb. All we for calm. Clear thinking wish!" 6 Cook for three min- 38 Dwindle 77 Fries and slaw 113 Online __ print should have done was will result as you respond 74 French monarchs utes, say 39 Break a promise 78 Prefix with meter 115 Guy dolls respond by preventively instead of react. Selah 76 Dr. visit 7 Abbr. on many a can 41 Had a feeling 79 Computer accessory 116 Fedora-wearing moving the bird feeder in 77 "Cheers" bartender 8 Eye, in Versailles 42 Benjamin of "Law & 81 Like some humor adventurer, familiarly the first place. 80 Last book in 9 Maker of Taco Kits Order" 82 Spoils 118 Driver's lic. stat In an angry outburst, we Jan Merop of Sebring is a Robertson Davies' 10 "How stupid of me!" 43 Walled Spanish city 84 Sculptors' subjects 119 FDR program had cut our noses to spite News-Sun correspondent. Libra can see Young son’s uncontrolled anger the finish line endangers himself and his dog

Special to the News-Sun Snapshots Dear Abby: I have a beau- year one of them, “Wookie,” donation for Wookie, about Aries (March 21-April tiful wife, a dog and an 8- got very sick and she had to the same amount you would 20) — Aries, assess a situa- year-old son I love to watch take him to the animal hospi- The finish line is in sight. spend on a Christmas gift for tion before acting. Only sports with. My son loves tal. She sent a mass text mes- Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. her. then will you have a clear sports, but he has trouble sage to all our family mem- 22) — Scorpio, when it view and map out the steps accepting a loss. He’ll take bers indicating she would be And when you see her rains it pours, and this week that you must take. Pisces out his disappointment by unable to afford Christmas request for soliciting your you’ll find out the true may help you with your beating the dog. gifts because she had to pay a friends, hit “delete” and let it meaning of that expression. plan. My wife doesn’t want to couple of thousand dollars on But being a fighter means go. Taurus (April 21-May Dear Abby Wookie’s vet bills. She con- you’ll find the silver lining. get rid of “Patches” because 21) – Taurus, it can some- tinues to send updates on his Sagittarius (Nov. 23- she has had him since col- has always wanted a lot of Dear Abby is written by Abigail times feel impossible to lege. I don’t want to put my health and treatment. Dec. 21) – Sagittarius, grandchildren, but being a Van Buren, also known as find that perfect someone Last week, I received an although you may want to son through counseling wife and mother is not a goal for a loving relationship. If email from Linda about a Jeanne Phillips, and was found- help when a friend comes to because he said he’ll hate me of mine like it was hers. I you’re single, let a friend website she has established ed by her mother, Pauline you, there is not much you forever if I do. I’m afraid if almost feel guilty about my set you up this week. soliciting donations to cover Phillips. Write Dear Abby at can offer in this particular the problem isn’t controlled, decision. How do I explain Gemini (May 22-June her cat’s medical expenses. www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box situation besides support my son’s life goals may be this without upsetting her fur- 21) – Gemini, with so many Every day since then I have 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. and encouragement. affected. What can I do? ther? momentous things going on received a text or email from Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. – Good Dad in Cleveland – Childless by Choice it can be hard to keep track her or her mother asking me 20) – Things are completely Dear ‘Good Dad’: Stop Dear Childless: Whether of all the things you need to to donate and to tell my out of your hands, trying so hard to be your to have children is a personal get done. A few tips on friends as well. FAIRMONT CINEMA; Capricorn. While you son’s sports buddy, and try choice. It should not be dic- organization will go a long I’m sorry Linda’s cat is 1.736"; 6"; Black; thought you would feel harder to be a parent. At his tated because a parent “wants way. dying, but I don’t feel com- 04/27/12; helpless, this experience age, he should be able to lots of grandchildren.” Cancer (June 22-July fortable soliciting friends to 0 0 0 1 8 9 3 3 can actually prove liberat- handle disappointment and Children deserve to be want- 22) – Cancer, you just may donate money for a cat who ing for you. control his anger and aggres- ed. And women who do not find that when you stop will not get better. Besides, Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. sion. Do not wait another day particularly want to be moth- thinking so intently about they don’t even know Linda 18) – Aquarius, the begin- to get him the counseling he ers usually make less-than- something, all of the or Wookie. How do I politely ning of the "fun-in-the-sun" needs! Children who hurt terrific ones. If your mother answers become clear. This ask her to stop bombarding season is starting and you animals often go on to hurt raises the subject, answer her could be the solution you me with these requests? (I are very excited about all of other children. Your son honestly, but don’t apologize were seeking. think what she’s doing is a the outdoor recreation should be evaluated by a for your feelings. And, when Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) – little tacky.) prospects. Make your to-do mental health professional she mentions how much she Leo, you may find it puz- – Cat Got My Tongue list now. ASAP. By getting him the enjoyed baby-sitting your zling that so many people Dear Cat Got Your Pisces (Feb. 19-March help he needs, you could be cousins and niece, smile, nod keep turning to you for Tongue: Don’t ask. Your 20) – It could take a helping saving not one but two lives and say, “That’s nice!” words of wisdom. If you cousin is trying desperately hand to pull you up from a – his and Patches’. have the advice to offer, go to save the pet she loves, and tricky situation, Pisces. You Dear Abby: My cousin ahead. You can also politely it would hurt her already sen- just may be lucky to have Dear Abby: My mother “Linda” loves her cats. Last decline. sitive feelings. Send her a this person on your side. and I were discussing the Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) subject of egg donation – – Virgo, look internally for Notable birthdays something we’re both in help this week. Though favor of. I told her I have there are plenty of reasons April 29 - Andre Agassi, been considering donating to avoid an activity, there athlete, 42; April 30 - my eggs because I don’t plan are many excellent reasons Kirsten Dunst, actress, 30; to have children. Mom sim- why you should engage May 1 - Tim McGraw, ply stared at me in shock. yourself. singer, 45; May 2 - Dwayne Now when we talk, she Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Johnson, actor/wrestler, 40; casually brings up how she – Happy times are on the May 3 - Frankie Valli, loves baby-sitting my young horizon, Libra. You just singer, 75; May 4 - Mike cousins and my niece. I have have to make it through a Dirnt, bassist, 40; May 5 - never particularly liked chil- few more obstacles and Adele, singer, 24. dren. In fact, I prefer to live tasks before you get there. by myself. I know my mother

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 Page 3B CHALK TALK SFCC graduate shares the Open houses to offer info on SFCC wisdom of personal choices bachelor’s program

Special to the News-Sun College, with classes sched- Struggles led to self discipline, bright future AVON PARK — uled to begin in fall term Prospective students can 2012. Course work prepares Special to the News-Sun learn how they may benefit graduates for supervisory AVON PARK — As each from South Florida and management positions graduate walks across the Community College’s new in a wide variety of techni- stage to receive their diploma Bachelor of Applied cal fields by focusing on during any of South Florida Science in Supervision and applied management prac- Community College’s com- Management (BAS-SM) tices, leadership develop- mencement ceremonies, there degree program at two open ment, finance, and basic is no question that one, two, houses. They will be human relations practices. or perhaps even a series of Thursday, May 10, and Admission is open to personal choices and deci- Tuesday, June 12, 5:30-7:30 anyone who has completed sions have led them to that p.m., at the SFCC an Associate in Arts (A.A.) moment. SFCC student and University Center or Associate in Science this year’s commencement Auditorium, Highlands (A.S.) degree. Applicants keynote speaker, Keiaria Campus. who do not hold those Williams, will tell you that Administrators, instruc- degrees will be considered she is no different. tors, and financial aid repre- on a case-by-case basis. Raised by her grandmoth- sentatives will discuss More information is avail- er, Williams moved to enrollment requirements, able at the SFCC website, Sebring from a beach town in all prerequisite courses, and www.southflorida.edu. California. At first, she was the availability of financial For more information caught off guard by the new aid. Each open house will about the open house, call culture of people that sur- feature a panel discussion 784-7424 or e-mail rounded her. “People seemed and a question-and-answer cindy.kinser@southflori- to live a simpler way of life session, and textbooks will da.edu/. than I was used to,” she said. be available for review. “They drove pick-up trucks; “This is a wonderful they went mudding; they opportunity for any poten- raised farm animals — it was tial student or current stu- a huge culture shock com- Did You dent to find out what the pared to where I was from.” bachelor’s program at As a high school freshman, Courtesy photo Graduate Keiaria Williams will be the keynote speaker at Thursay’s SFCC graduation cere- SFCC is all about,” said KNOW? Williams struggled to fit in mony. Cindy Kinser, chair, SFCC In Florida, the bicycle is and didn’t make many legally defined as a vehicle. Department of Business and friends, but then the opportu- Bicyclists using a public she had to complete mounds ties and giving to each other do. Know yourself, realize Computer Technology. nity to join the Sebring High roadway are considered of paperwork, find a job, find as college students is the best what you want, and do what “Even if they just have operators of motor vehicles School Color Guard arose, an apartment, and convince a way to show we care.” you have to do to get there” questions, we want them to and are responsible for and Williams soon found a observing all traffic laws. landlord that at 17 years old Williams credits her band SFCC’s commencement come to an open house. It group where she belonged. With few exceptions, there she would be a responsible instructor, Colorado ceremony will be held will be very casual and Not only was she finally is only one road and it tenant. With no means of Paniagua, with teaching her Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the informative.” is up to motorists and making friends and acclimat- transportation once she was how to use her imagination SFCC Theatre for the The BAS-SM is the first bicyclists to treat each ing to her new home, she also granted legal emancipation and express herself without Performing Arts, Highlands bachelor’s degree program other with care and respect. found that the Color Guard Adherence to the law is the and living on her own, she being afraid, her friends and Campus. to be offered by South was teaching her important foundation of respect. then had to depend on others roommates for always sup- Florida Community values including discipline to help her travel to and from porting her and helping her and respect, for those around school and work as well as when she needs it, and three her as well as for herself. “I take her shopping or any SFCC faculty and staff mem- learned that you are not other place she needed to go. bers for being inspirations to going to be like everyone E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; com; 0 0 0 1 9 3 2 7 “I knew that once I was her. “Dr. Theresa James else, and everyone else is not independent I had to be helped me recognize my abil- going to be like you. It really responsible, so I set a game ities; Lisa Johnson-Decarie helped me embrace people’s plan. I figured out what I acknowledges every student differences.” needed to do, and I just did it and makes us feel like we After some family strug- without complaining. That matter; and Dr. Charlotte gles and poor choices led her was the easy part. But I was Pressler taught me that a sin- to a stay in a group facility, still in high school, and gle thought or question can Williams decided she needed everyone else was hanging take us farther in life than we to do something to positively out and having fun, and I ever imagined.” improve her life. When she couldn’t do those things any- Williams will attend the was 17 and a senior in high more. Being lonely was the University of South Florida school, Williams became hard part.” in the fall to pursue degrees legally emancipated. “I didn’t Williams successfully in French and Sign have anyone else in my life made it through high school Language. anyway, and I felt it was the and began taking college She wants to teach, travel, best thing I could do for classes at SFCC the day after and build a career where she myself at the time.” her 18th birthday. She quick- can make a difference. She But becoming legally ly became involved in student recognizes that there is a emancipated at 17 was not an clubs and activities, taking on world of possibilities out easy feat, and the discipline even more responsibilities. there for her. “I could work Williams learned in Color She is a member of SFCC’s anywhere — big companies, Guard began to take on a Brain Bowl team, has served small businesses, the govern- whole new meaning for her. as public relations officer and ment.” “I had to prove to the courts secretary for the Student But her biggest dream she that I was serious about it Government Association, lent says with a smile, “Maybe church page; 5.542"; 7.1"; Black; church page dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 8 and not just some whiny, a student voice on the SFCC someday I’ll work for a mag- selfish kid.” Museum of Art and Culture azine in Paris ... maybe.” Williams moved in with (MOFAC) advisory commit- “Everyone goes through her band instructor, and for tee, and formed SFCC’s first struggles, but all of your three months, in addition to Yoga Club. “I feel like it’s decisions and choices are on her schooling, homework, our choice to attend SFCC, you,” she said. “Nobody else and after-school activities, and being involved in activi- is responsible for what you

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Courtesy photo The Highlands County District Speech Contest was held April 18. The contest was open to any student enrolled in grades 6-12 in Highlands County. This includes home school students and virtual school students. The topic for this year’s speaking contest was ‘Should food crops be used for fuel?’ Contestants competed for cash prizes of $150 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place. The winner of the district contest may advance to the area speaking contest. The winners of the contest were (from left) first place, Camille Shattler; second place, Madison Bush; third place, Jake Pendergrass. Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com CHALK TALK SFCC offers IV Therapy class Special to the News-Sun to take this class. AVON PARK — South Florida The cost is $195.99 for the course and Community College’s Corporate Education $29.95 plus tax for the book, which is avail- Department is offering an IV Therapy class able at the SFCC Bookstore. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., For more information, e-mail Lorrie Key, May 15-30, in Building T, Room 20, SFCC director, SFCC Corporate and Community Highlands Campus. Education, at CorporateTraining@south- This 30-hour class satisfies the require- florida.edu or call (863) 784-7033. ments for licensed practical nurses as out- Register in Building B, at the SFCC lined by the Florida Board of Nursing. Highlands Campus or any SFCC campus or Students must be a licensed practical nurse center.

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Courtesy photo Linda Hartman is surrounded by some of her students at Lakeview Christian School. Hartman will retire as a preschool teacher at the end of the school year. A reception is planned in her honor from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Hartman retiring from Lakeview Christian School Special to the News-Sun month, the idea was brought and treasure the most are the LAKE PLACID – Ask up at a church leadership many children and families I many of the young adults retreat that there was a need have been blessed to know around town if they are one for a Christian elementary and interact with over the of Linda Hartman’s “little school in Lake Placid. She years - to share in their joys peanuts,” and they will say was excited about that and and to comfort in their sor- yes. volunteered to help at the rows. Once you are a ‘K4 After 23 years of teaching, school. A few weeks later Peanut’ you’re always a ‘K4 Linda Hartman will be retir- the board asked her if she peanut’,” Hartman explained. ing as the preschool teacher would like to be the pre- She also said, “Their bod- from Lakeview Christian school teacher, and she ies may change over the School at the end of the accepted her “dream” job. years, but not their faces. MILLER'S CENTRAL AIR; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, 4/1,15,29; school year. A retirement She was the first teacher When I run into them or read 0 0 0 1 8 4 3 4 reception to honor Hartman hired for the new school. something in the paper about is being planned for 6-7:30 When asked why she them, that pride just wells up p.m. Thursday, May 17 at became a teacher, Hartman within me once again.” Memorial United Methodist said, “Teachers had meant so Hartman truly feels, Church in Rob Reynolds much to me in my life and I “There is no job more Fellowship Hall. All of her wanted to ‘pass it on’. Being important in the world than former students, friends, and a preschool teacher seemed making a difference in a family are invited to join the to be a perfect fit for me. I child’s life – for today and Lakeview Christian School loved interacting with my for eternity!” staff, students, and friends in own children when they Lakeview Christian School celebrating her career. were preschoolers because has been established for 26 There will be a basket for they were so curious and years. Hartman has been a cards, and you are encour- enjoyed learning new things. part of the framework that aged to share a good memo- Preschoolers are just like big built a new ministry. She has ry with Hartman. If any of sponges that soak in all that been involved in the school her former students have pic- we have to teach them.” as a teacher and parent, so it tures or other things they It is special to Hartman, holds and will continue to would like to share in a dis- too, that since “it is a hold a special place in her play, please send them to Christian school, every sub- heart. Lakeview Christian School, ject we teach, we can draw Lakeview Christian School 503 Kent Ave., Lake Placid God into it as He created us, Board invites the public to or email them to the earth, and everything. We come together on May 17 for [email protected]. can teach our students to be finger food and a time of fel- Hartman and her family what God wants them to lowship to honor Hartman. joined Memorial UMC in be!” February 1985. That same “What I will remember

Avon Park AFJROTC hands out honors

News-Sun photo by BRIANA WASHINGTON Avon Park High School Junior ROTC instructor Major James Galloway presents Top Performance awards and ribbons to cadets Erik Parker and Kathy Norman. The awards were presented as part of the Junior ROTC unit’s Military Ball held April 20 at the high school. Norman will serve next year as the unit’s cadet commander. Classified ads get results! Call 314-9876

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Special to the News-Sun AVON PARK — South Florida Community College’s Museum of Florida Art and Culture revealed the winners of the Student Juried Art Exhibition during a reception on April 19. Winning artists were: Best in Show, Photography, “Night at the Fair” by Alex Zachary; First Place, Painting, “The Painter” by Misti Rucks; Honorable Mention, Painting, “Friends, NYC” by Carolyn Cwalinkski; Honorable Mention, Painting, “Downhill” by Ivan Delgado; First Place, Drawing, “Little Black Mirror” by Kiri Crommet; Honorable Mention, Drawing, “The Ballerina” by Emmie Perreira; First Place, Photography, “Sweet Staircase” by Cierra Flowers; Honorable Mention, Photography, “Typhoon” by Quinn Miller; First Place, Allen McPherson’s painting, ‘Day in the Life of a Mime,’ was purchased by the SFCC Art Graphics, “Polar Cola” by Quinn Miller; Department. It will be a permanent addition to the college’s McDearman Collection of art. Honorable Mention, Graphics, “Clean Air” by Kelsey Sanchez. Two students also received special Kiri Crommet received first place for her awards for their work. Allen McPhersonís drawing ‘Little Black Mirror.’ painting, “A Day in the Life of a Mime,” received a purchase award from the SFCC Art Department and will be added to the college’s McDearman Collection while Perreira received a scholarship from the Tanglewood Art League for her strong academic record and service to SFCC MOFAC. SFCC’s art students developed the title of the show and promotional graphics, and they assisted with matting and fram- ing the artwork and helped install the Quin Miller received first place for his graphic pieces. “A lot goes into pulling a show ‘Polar Cola.’ together,” Crommet said. “It was a great Misti Rucks’ painting, ‘The Painter,’ learning experience, and we are also received a first place award. happy that we get to show our work to people outside of class.” “It’s important to acknowledge our stu- dents’ work this way,” said Mollie Doctrow, SFCC MOFAC curator. “It inspires them to continue when they see Courtesy photo their work professionally presented and SFCC student Emmie Perriera (from left), pic- tured with Anne Reynolds and Norma Evans, helps them learn about the process of set- received the first Tanglewood Art League grant ting up an exhibition.” for excellence in art studies. Perriera moved to The exhibition will be on view in the Sebring at age 11 and has been an artist since SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts elementary school, selling her first work at the Lobby Gallery and SFCC MOFAC age of 6. She plans to open her own gallery showcasing her painting, block painting, pottery through May 1. SFCC MOFAC is open to ‘Sweet Staircase’ by Cierra Flowers Alex Zachary received Best of Show for and restored antiques. Perriera’s drawing, ‘The the public Wednesday-Friday, 12:30-4:30 won a first place award in photogra- her photo ‘Night at the Fair.’ Ballerina,’ earned honorable mention at the p.m. phy. Student Juried Art Exhibition.

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Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com Spring is nature’s time of rebirth, awakenings, arrivals and feeding frenzies

It’s that mammals begin to scurry light. They are in a hurry to looking baby fawns. In fact, wonderful around, which attracts larger get all the sun they can many creatures mate to the time of mammals such as bears, pan- before the trees begin to put timing of spring births when year when thers and bobcats. on their new leaves and shade food is plentiful and weather the earth Mother Nature has an them out. The new growth on is mild. The reality is that experi- amazing way of keeping the plants provides plenty of animals don’t use calendars ences the everything in balance and food for the critters that live with dates the way humans transition harmony. When baby birds nearby. They also make use do. They use the seasons to period are pecking their way out of of the great new nesting guide them. When the News From between the egg, plenty of insects are materials that the foliage weather and natural condi- winter and flying around to keep them gives. The greenery provides tions are right, they do what The summer. fed. excellent shelter. they need to do. Mating, eat- Watershed Spring is Birds may be the most Spring can be experienced ing, migrating and nesting Corine Burgess here; the common indicator that spring in urban settings as well. are all activities that are per- days are has arrived. Migrant species Trees become new nesting formed to the tune of the sun Courtesy photo longer because the Earth is begin to appear and nests can Birds may be the most common indicator that spring has sites for birds. The beautiful, and climate. increasing its tilt toward the be spotted within the trees. arrived. Migrant species begin to appear and nests full of winged critters will sing and Spring is a time of excite- sun. Our hemisphere is Insects have emerged from baby birds can be spotted within the trees. whistle for us while we’re out ment and commotion in the warming up and tender, green their hiding places and begin in the yard. They do this to natural communities. It is a shoots are emerging from the to fly around attracting many trek to their breeding sites. don’t hop to their destination, attract mates and warn away time of awakening, courtship, soil, flowers are blooming of the winged creatures. Being creatures that require they walk. And the trip can trespassers. Butterflies will rebirth, smorgasbords of food and insects are buzzing. This Butterflies emerge and water to mate and reproduce, take them up to a month. flit into the backyard and choices and new arrivals. It is beautiful season is named for feed on the new flowers pro- they converge on the ponds Many snakes also wander to taste the new blooms in the perhaps the best time to the new growth that “springs viding them plenty of nectar. that they may have originally the wet areas to find a tasty gardens. Even humming birds watch wildlife and enjoy forth.” Dragonflies hatch from their hatched in. Coordinating snack where the food is plen- make an appearance from what nature has to offer. Wildlife becomes active in watery womb and take their their mating with the phases tiful. Ponds may be a great time to time feeding on the the spring. Coming out from first flight as adults. Colorful, of the full moon, hundreds place to spend a couple of sweet nectar that brightly col- Corine Burgess is and the colder months of winter, fuzzy bumblebees waken upon thousands of these crea- spring nights during the full ored flowers provide. Environmental Specialist for the the warmth of the sun, from their winter’s rest and tures may be at the same moon if you want to get a But not all creatures mate Highlands County Parks and growth of the plants and search out new sites for their place at the same time. Their real taste of the season. and reproduce in the spring Natural Resources Department. availability of food is enough queen and workers. customs and habits date back Wildflowers burst forth time. White tailed deer mate Guest columns are the opinion of to get them up and moving Frogs, toads and other thousands of years. Toads beautiful, colorful blooms, in the fall, but spring brings the writer, not necessarily those around. Squirrels and smaller amphibians begin the long also travel to mate, but they craving the long-awaited sun- forth the beautiful, fragile of the News-Sun. PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 453- Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385- Culpepper, senior pastor. Sunday: BRETHREN advertisement in the News-Sun 6986. E-mail: office@apfellow Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 0752. Bible classes, 9 a.m.; Worship I that is published Friday and ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Wednesday night programs at the Spring Lake Baptist Church, Celebration with the Lord’s Supper I Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Sunday. To find out more infor- ship.org. ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church “Where the Bible is Always Open.” each week 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. I mation on how to place a listing First Baptist Church of Avon begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and Pastor Richard Schermerhorn, organist; and Pat Hjort, pianist. Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; in this directory, call the News- Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Mother’s Day Out for children age 6 7408 Valencia Road; 655-2610. Wednesday: Praise and Prayer, Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Charlie weeks to 5 years old. Becky Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 6:30 p.m.; “Building God’s Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 Parish, associate pastor/youth and Gotsch, director. Call 385-4704. 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Kingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus p.m. Phone 385-1597. families; Joy Loomis, music direc- I Florida Avenue Baptist Lake Village II entrance. Sunday Christ, the Way, Truth and Life!” APOSTOLIC tor; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon School, 9:45 a.m. for all ages; “Alive and Worth the Drive!” CHURCH OF CHRIST Hispanic pastor. Regular Sunday Park. Mailing address is 710 W. Bell Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; I Sebring Christian Church, I Greater Faith Apostolic schedule: 8:30 a.m. orchestra St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL I Avon Park Church of Christ, Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake rehersal; 9 a.m. Library open; 9:30 Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL Placid, FL 33852. invites you to a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, and Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. David Etherton, Youth Pastor. 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. come worship with us in spirit and Morning Worship; 11 a.m. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 Nursery available for all services. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 truth at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Children’s Church; 6 p.m. evening a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; I Sunridge Baptist Church, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. worship. Wednesday schedule: Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening serv- a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities For information contact (239) 671- 5:15 p.m. supper; 6 p.m. Bible Wednesday night programs for chil- and Valerie, across from Florida ice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night are available at every service. Bible 0390. Pastor Travis Vanderford. Study and Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Adult dren, youth and adults at 7 p.m. Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, pas- meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by class- Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and Choir Practice; 6 p.m. children’s I Independent Baptist Church, tor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; es at 6:30 p.m. Changing Seasons, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. mission 5704 County Road 17 South, Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a men’s grief support group, meets classes for all ages. Church phone: ASSEMBLY OF GOD programs. Hispanic Services: Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday a.m.; and Sunday Evening Service, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 453-4692. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., wor- School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Alzheimers Caregivers Support I Sebring Parkway Church of I Christ Fellowship Church ship service at 11 a.m. and evening 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Study, and Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery Group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, (Assembly of God), 2935 New worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Wednesday service, 7 p.m. provided. For information, call 382- Office hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Life Way. Bearing His Name; Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We study at 7 p.m. Call 453-6681 for Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- 3695. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676. Preaching His Doctrine; and would like to extend an invitation for details. sion-minded, King James Bible I First Christian Church, 1016 W. Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping you and your family to visit with us First Baptist Church of Lake Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday here at Sebring Parkway. Our hours Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine 655-1899. Bus transportation. CATHOLIC (863) 453-5334; on the Web at School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, of service are: Sunday Bible Class, Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- I Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, www.firstchristianap.com. Our 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. I Our Lady of Grace Catholic 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, way between Sebring and Lake 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just motto is “Jesus is First at First Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Pastor Church, 595 East Main St., Avon 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, Placid). Your place for family, off of Miller at the west end of Lake Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Eugene Haas. Phone 471-0924. Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service, 7 p.m. friends and faith. Sunday morning June) “Where the old fashion Senior Minister; Bible School 9 I First Assembly of God, 4301 McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery gospel is preached.” Sunday a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 is provided for both services with School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday studies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery CHURCH OF Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life Worship service at 10:45 a.m.; provided for all events. School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship and 10:30 a.m. in English. NAZARENE changing Bible Study for all ages Sunday Evening Service is at 6 I First Christian Church and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; Weekday mass at 8 a.m. starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting (Disciples of Christ), 510 Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. I First Church of the Nazarene Allen Altvater leads the youth in and Bible Study at 6 p.m. Call the Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Saturday. Religious Education of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., their quest to become more like church at 699-0671 for more infor- Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 mation. Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 for grades K through 8th. Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and I Maranatha Baptist Church 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. Ronald p.m. Phone 385-6431. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 Sunday: Sunday school begins at Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with (GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd., Norton, Pastor; Sunday School, 9 p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights youth worship in the youth facility, Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. and missions training for all chil- of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening BAPTIST Wednesday. dren. Call the church at 655-1524. Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. service at 6 p.m. Wednesday I St. Catherine Catholic Church, I Avon Park Lakes Baptist I First Baptist Church of Lake a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Thursday, Praise and Worship, 6:45 evening service is at 7 p.m. with 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 p.m.; special services for children and address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. adults. Special services once a 33870, 385-0049; fax, 385-5169; Pastor. Christ centered and biblical- Palm St., Lake Placid, FL 33852 Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., month for seniors (Prime Time) and email, [email protected]; web- ly based. Sunday worship services, (863) 465-3721, Website: Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald Ladies ministries. If you need any site, www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. www.fbclp.com. Email: informa- Webber and Associate Pastors CHRISTIAN & more information, call 453-4851. José González, V.F., Nursery facilities are available. [email protected]. Sunday services - Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. I [email protected]; Parochial MISSIONARY First Church of the Nazarene Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service 9 a.m., Phone 382-4301. Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. I Parkway Free Will Baptist ALLIANCE 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Rev. J. Peter Sheehan; Decons, I The Alliance Church of Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are cen- Senior Sunday Night at 6 p.m. Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry and Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- tered for all ages. Choir practice at Wednesday Activities: Family din- church where the “Son” always Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. Parish Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 5 p.m. Sunday. Church phone: 452- ner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reser- shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday p.m. Classes for adult children and 6556. vations required). Prayer meeting, Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Monday-Friday. Confession: First services: Sunday School meets at youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim I Bethany Baptist Church Youth Intersections, and MaxKidz Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and Friday 7:15-7:45 a.m.; Saturday 3- 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Taylor. (GARBC) We are located at the Extreme meet at 6:15 p.m. The Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 3:45 p.m.; or by appointment with Worship Service meets at 10:30 corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck church is at 119 E. Royal Palm St., p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 any priest. Weekend Mass sched- a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study route) in Avon Park. Join us Lake Placid. For information, call p.m. on the last Sunday of each ule: Saturday Vigil,: 4 p.m.; Sunday: meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- CHURCHES OF 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Spanish Wednesday Prayer Gathering fee and doughnuts, followed with I First Baptist Church of Lorida tor. Church phone: 382-3552. Mass, noon; last Sunday of the meets at 6 p.m. CHRIST IN Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated month, 2 p.m. (Creole/French); CHRISTIAN UNION Sunday morning worship service Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. with the National Association of Sunday Family Mass, 5 p.m. (Holy begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening for all ages. Sunday worship servic- Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. Family Youth Center). Daily Mass CHRISTIAN SCIENCE I I Community Bible Church - worship service is at 6 p.m. On es are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sparta Road Baptist Church, schedule: Monday through Friday: Churches of Christ in Christian Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen Preschool care is provided at the (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. Ken 8 a.m. & noon; Saturday, 9 a.m. I Christian Science Church, 146 ministry and the Catylist class 11 a.m. worship service. Geren, interim pastor. Sunday I St. James Catholic Church, N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Union, (Orange Blossom (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult Wednesday evening Bible Study school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake morning worship and Sunday Conference Center) 1400 C-17A Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael J. school. Testimonial meetings at North (truck route), Avon Park. p.m. For more information go to followed by adult choir rehearsal. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Cannon. Mass schedule: Summer 4 p.m. each second and fourth Presenting Jesus Christ as the www.bethanybaptistap.com or call From September the AWANA Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Vigil, Wednesday. A free public reading answer for time and eternity. the church office at 863-452-1136. groups meet. First Lorida is the provided. For information, call 382- 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 room/bookstore, located in the Sunday morning worship service, I Faith Missionary Baptist “Place to discover God’s love.” For 0869. a.m.; Weekdays, 9 a.m. December church, is open before and after 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. I Church, off State Road 17 North of more information about the church Southside Baptist Church thru Easter - Saturday, 4 p.m.; church services. The Bible and the Junior Church activities at same Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. or the ministries offered, call 655- (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 Christian Science textbook, time for K-6 grade. Sunday School Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning 1878. Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor. ‘Science and Health with Key to a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; and Holy Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, I First Baptist Church, Sebring, Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., (Transportation available.) Sunday 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 p.m. 200 E. Center Ave., Sebring, FL a.m.; Morning Worship Service, are our only preachers. All are wel- first Saturday at 9 a.m. evening praise and worship serv- Deaf interpretation available. Ken 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 come to come and partake of the ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. David E. Richardson, senior pastor; p.m. Wednesday: Student ministry, comfort, guidance, support and I Fellowship Baptist Church, Rev. Joe Delph, associate pastor, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kindergarten CHRISTIAN healing found in the lesson-ser- prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL minister of youth and activities; and through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; mons. youth activities at 7 p.m. 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, Rev. Nuno Norberto, associate Adult Midweek Prayer and Bible I Eastside Christian Church, Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 pastor, minister of music and senior Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for under 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL please come worship with us. Don a.m.; Wednesday: Evening Service, adults. Group Bible Studies, 9:15 age 3 is available at all services. 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 on Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; Provisions for handicapped and County Road 621), 465-7065. Ray CHURCH OF 452-0088.

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Associated Press ‘God, I wish I could work one just fell in line and it ing like his character during pretty heavy drama with a on that high-protein diet — LOS ANGELES — Chris with those guys,”’ he said. became a family right away, a recent tour to promote the sci-fi twist,” starring Tilda to prepare for his return to Evans could feel the power “And the immediate after- kind of thanks to him.” film. “When you get that Swinton, Ed Harris and superhero status. The of “The Avengers” from the thought was, ‘(Expletive) I Evans is a superhero star big, your bones start aching Octavia Spencer. Captain America sequel moment he stepped on set. am! I am! I’m in a suit too! I in his own right. He debuted in the mornings. All of a In October, Evans will be starts shooting in January. Reprising his role as can’t believe this!’ So that his character in last sum- sudden, none of your suits back in the gym — and back ——— Captain America, the 30- was a really nice geek mer’s “Captain America: The fit.” year-old actor joins Robert moment for me.” First Avenger,” which took Before production begins Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, Downey, who already in more than $368 million. on the next Captain America CROSSWORD SOLUTION Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, starred in two blockbuster But he was happy to share film, Evans is taking on Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye, “Iron Man” films, was like the task of saving the planet roles far from the comic- Scarlett Johansson’s Black the leader of the pack, Evans with his fellow Avengers this book world. He recently fin- Widow and Samuel L. said, establishing a warm time around. ished shooting “The Jackson’s Nick Fury in the feeling on set that fostered “With this movie, it’s such Iceman,” in which he plays a long-awaited Marvel super- camaraderie among the cast. a load lifted coming to set hit man opposite Michael hero romp, in theaters May “He’s the reason these going, ‘Look at all these Shannon, Winona Ryder and 4. movies are happening: If Oscar nominees that I’m sur- James Franco. He was Just seeing his co-stars in Iron Man had not done well, rounded by,”’ he said. “It’s inspired to take the role their costumes was exciting, obviously we would not be like a dream summer camp because it’s nothing like his Evans said — especially on doing these movies,” he said. or something.” Captain America character, the first day of shooting with “He’s like the matriarch. Not so dreamy was pack- which he played in two con- Downey and Hemsworth. He’s the dad. If he would ing 20 pounds of muscle secutive movies. “I’d never seen either one have come to set with a dif- onto his naturally slender “It was like a year of play- of them before in their out- ferent attitude or certain dis- frame. Evans spent hours in ing this goody-two-shoes, fits. Obviously I loved the position, the fish could rot the gym and hours more eat- and I just said man, I just ‘Iron Man’ movies and I had from the head down. I can’t ing protein — a routine want to go 180 degrees. I just seen ‘Thor’ in the the- say enough about the guy. many of his co-stars fol- want to find the most polar ater like a week prior, and I He’s such an amazing man: lowed to become superhero- opposite role I can find,” he remember coming to set and His energy and his positivity size. said. “This guy’s it.” seeing both of them suited and his friendliness and his “It’s such an uncomfort- Next up for the actor is a up and just thinking, I think charm, it just breeds alle- able feeling,” said a slim and film called “Snowpiercer,” my initial thought was, giance, and as a result every- bearded Evans, looking noth- which he describes as “a PLACES TO WORSHIP (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Contemporary worship service is at p.m.; grades 6-12 handbells, 3:15 ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., EPISCOPAL Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Education Hour 9:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday with Pastor p.m. Bible Counseling available by Sebring. For more information, visit Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, Traditional Service with Holy Tiger Gullett. Sunday traditional appointment, 699-0132. Call the the Web site www.salvationarmyse- I The Episcopal Church of the third and fifth Sunday each month, Communion each first and third worship service is at 7:45 a.m. and church office for more information bring.com or call Major Bruce Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- Sunday. Non-Traditional Service 9 a.m. Contemporary Sunday wor- about the classes offered. Nursery Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. with Holy Communion. Coffee hour ond and fourth Sunday of each each second, fourth and fifth ship service is at 10:45 a.m. is provided for babies and toddlers; following services. Newcomers wel- month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- Nursery and children’s church on while young children up to second come. Call 453-5664 or e-mail director. Worship service at 9:30 ices Wednesday evenings during Saturday nightes and 9 and 10:45 grade have a special Children’s UNITED METHODIST [email protected] Web site: a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every Lent and Advent. Call church office a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunch Church offered during the worship redeemeravon.com. The church is Sunday. Coffee hour on the first for additional Worship times and menus at Solid Grounds. Senior service to help them grow in their I First United Methodist Church, at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park (two and third Sunday of each month. special holiday services. Other Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453- spiritual knowledge. miles north of Sun ’N Lake Council meeting on the first activities and groups include: 3345. Web page at www.weare- I Spring Lake Presbyterian 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Boulevard, across from Wells Monday of month; Ladies Group Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; union.org. Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. Dodge.) WELCA meets at noon second Men’s Fellowship Group, Small I Unity Life Enrichment Centre, Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Monday of month with lunch. Bring Group Bible Studies as scheduled; new location, 10417 Orange 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL a dish to pass. Church Vegetable Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Group Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Contemporary Worship in the FLC 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Garden Club meets as needed. activities (call for meeting times 33875; 471-1122; e-mail unity@vis- second Thursday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Labyrinth Prayer Garden open and dates). Visit us online at: tanet.net. Web site, www.unityofse- September through June. Board of and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek seven days a week to congretation www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. bring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and community. Like to sing? Come Celebration Service, Nursery and Monday of the month. Choir with Rick Heilig, youth director. The Sunday School for all ages at 9 join the choir. Visitors always wel- Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, rehearses at 7 p.m. each 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service Christian Bookstore and Cafe, a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. come. Come grow with us. Phone NON-DENOMINATIONAL Wednesday, September through is broadcast over WITS 1340 on until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. 385-0797. Prayer Ministry, Life Enrichment April. Presbyterian Women meet at AM dial. There is a nursery avail- service ends. Wednesday: Adult I Christ Lutheran Church Avon I Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Groups. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the able at all services. Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road Hammock Road, Sebring, FL senior minister transforming lives month. Organist: Richard Wedig. I First United Methodist Church, always welcome. The Rev. Jim 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High 33872. Sunday: American Sign from ordinary to extraordinary. Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- School. Sunday Divine Worship is Language: First Worship sermon, Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon 7649, for more information. at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- songs signed first and second [email protected], Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. I St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal ebrated every week with traditional Worship services. First Worship PRESBYTERIAN Web site, http://slpc.embarq James Weiss, Pastor, Sunday Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship space.com. School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to I Covenant Presbyterian Church a.m. Bible study third Tuesday of 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson, fee and refreshments follows wor- 2 years old) and Sunday school (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., every month at 6 p.m. Prayer Shawl Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., ship. Come worship and fellowship classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 Sebring, 33872-2113. A SEVENTH-DAY Ministry on the second and fourth 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday with us. For information call Pastor p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. Congregation of the Presbyterian ADVENTIST Friday of the month at 2 p.m. for evening: Holy Communion with Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see Wednesday: Children ages 4 years Church in America. Sunday morn- women who love God and crochet- I Healing Service, 6 p.m. Child care christlutheranavonpark.org. through fifth grade, 6 p.m.;Youth, 6- ing worship: Informal service, 8 Avon Park Seventh-day ing. Visit us at our church Web site: available at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 I 7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. a.m.; traditional service, 10:30 Faith Lutheran Church – Adventist Church, 1410 West www.fumcap.org. a.m. Sunday service. Come see LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: 453- I Memorial United Methodist what makes us different. Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, McQuaid, associate pastor. Web evening service, 6 p.m. Wednesday 6641 or e-mail: Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- Faith Child Development Center, site www.bfcsebring.com. Church evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; [email protected], ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, 385-3232. Rev. Gary Kindle, pastor. office 385-1024. Children’s/Youth Group, 5:30-7 Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. EVANGELICAL FREE Traditional Worship service, 8 a.m. I Calvary Church, 1825 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m. Saturday. Church Service 10:45 CHURCH OF Sunday; Sunday Praise Worship Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral assis- AMERICA Service, 10:30 a.m. Communion is 33872; 386-4900. An independent e-mail: [email protected];Web meeting 7 p.m. Community Service tant. Sunday schedule: Heritage served the first, third and fifth community church. Sunday morn- site: www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. hours on Tuesday and Thursday is Worship Service, 8:30 a.m.; I The Way Church EFCA, 1005 N. Sunday of the month. Sunday ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: from 9:00 a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday school and Bible classes: 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening serv- 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. takes place the first Sunday of each a.m.; Celebration Worship Service school and worship service at 9 Sunday. Worship service is broad- ice, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer and I First Presbyterian Church month. Senior Pastor Paul Boling. at 10:45 a.m.; New Song worship a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- cast at 8 a.m. on WITS 1340 AM Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lester ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Walker Memorial Academy service at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs- ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The each Sunday. Educational opportu- Osbeck. A small friendly church entrances on LaGrande), Avon Christian School offering education ery care provided every Sunday Way is a church family who gathers nities include weekly adult Bible waiting for your visit. Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. for kindergarten through 12th morning. Middle School Youth, 4 for contemporary worship, teaching I studies. Faith’s Closet Thrift Store Christian Training Ministries The Rev. Robert Johnson is the grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. p.m.; High School Youth, 5:30 p.m. of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- (385-2782) is open from 10 a.m. to Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Website is www.discoverjesus.org We offer Christ-centered Sunday ship. Come early and stay after for 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and County Road 17 on Simpson Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; I Sebring Seventh-Day school classes, youth programs, fellowship time. Child care and chil- 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. All are Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 Adventist Church, 2106 N. State Bible studies, book studies and dren’s church are provided. warmly welcome in the Faily of a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. Christian fellowship. Church office, Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Faith. p.m. A nursery and children’s Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Way – A place for you. Office I Good Shepherd Lutheran church are provided. The church is p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- 465-2422 or Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell Church (AALC) American part of Christian International business meeting, 1 p.m. second ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community www.memorialumc.com. Lakeview Phone: 273-3674. Email: theway Association of Lutheran Ministries Network, a full gospel, Wednesday; Sarah Circle business service: every Monday 9-11 a.m. Christian School, VPK to grade 5; [email protected]. Web site: Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, non-denominational ministry. Linda meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde, 465-0313. www.TheWayChurch.org Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, M. Downing, minister, lindadown- Women’s Ministries Combined every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Pastor I St. John United Methodist pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Amado Luzbet. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery associate minister, caseydown Be a part of a warm, caring church Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. GRACE BRETHREN provided. Social activities: Choir, [email protected]. Church phone: family with traditional services, fol- Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm lowing biblical truth. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 I THE CHURCH OF 2346. forme.com First Presbyterian Church, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- I New Life Evangelical Lutheran I Grace Bible Church, 4541 ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, LATTER DAY SAINTS Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a Thunderbird Road, (second church FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Congregation of the Evangelical on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; I The Church of Jesus Christ of services. Phone 382-1736. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Tuesday: Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid with the Wisconsin Evangelical pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. Grief Support Group, 1 p.m.; Youth Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) www.stjohnsebring.org I City” Children’s Ministry throughout Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday 6 Group (middle and high school), 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Spring Lake United Methodist all services, and there are variosu Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 p.m. Grace Bible Academy Adult 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Adult Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, other classes for teens, married a.m. For more information, call Investigating Truth; first and third Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; Choir Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or Tuesday, Prayer Gathering, 7:15 Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Nursery avail- History Center (863) 382-1822. Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship service studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day visit the Web site at www.newlife p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & able during worship. Call the church Sunday Services: Sacrament starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study Care, Preschool and After-School sebring.com. Youth Programs, 6 p.m.; office for more information and Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For I Resurrection Lutheran Church Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., College other classes. Rev. Darrell A. Peer, Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on registration call: 385-3111). Check - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org pastor. Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- Thursday. Church office phone: I I us out on the Web at www.sebring- Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. Highlands Community Church, First Presbyterian Church, 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 655-0040. grace.org. Grodzinski. Sunday school at 8:30 a casual contemporary church, ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: a.m., Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m.. meets at 3005 New Life Way. Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: Coffee and fellowship hour follow Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 INTERDENOMINATIONAL the service. Midweek Fragrance a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World class- the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys UNITED CHURCH Free Wednesday worship, (year es. Small groups meet throughout ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- and Girls, second and fourth OF CHRIST I World Harvest and Restoration round) 7 p.m. Office phone number the week. Church phone is 402- tional worship is at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Ministries, (non-denominational) is 453-6858. 1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. in the sanctuary; contemporary I Emmanuel United Church of 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL I I Trinity Lutheran Church - The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship worship is at 11 a.m. Sunday Christ, Jesus didn’t reject people, 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., school classes for adults is at 9:15 THE SALVATION neither do we. Join us for worship 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Lake Placid (at Lake Placid and 10:45 a.m. and for all ages, ARMY every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; Christian School), Pastor Juanita adults and children, at 9:45 a.m. in you’ll be embraced by a compas- a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Folsom. Sunday morning service, the educational building. I The Salvation Army – Center sionate congregation that is all- prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: School director; and Noel Johnson, 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel Wednesday: 6:45 p.m., youth group for Worship. Sunday: Sunday W.H. Rogers. minister of youth and family life. School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church (middle and high school), and nurs- School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- inclusive. We’re at the corner of Worship schedule after Easter service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More infor- ery and children’s ministry; 7 p.m., ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting Hammock and Hope. Choir and through December: Worship serv- mation at www.juanitafolsom adult small group Bible studies. and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; LUTHERAN ice 9 a.m., and Education Hour, ministries.com. Children/youth music ministry study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s Bible studies throughout the week. 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for I Union Church, 106 N. Butler (Thursday): grades 3-5 chimes, Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: 471-1999; sebringemmanuel I Atonement Lutheran Church January through Easter: Worship Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. 2:30 p.m.; grades 3-5 choir, 3:15 Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- ucc.com.

Page 8B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com BOOKS Men are fans, too, of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

By LEANNE ITALIE and easy,” said the 26-year- Grey’s slowly unpeeled vul- rather than an afterthought. Associated Press old Kurt Vonnegut and “Star nerability, that “lost, hurt lit- When the guys get into it I NEW YORK — They’re Wars” fan, just a year tle boy who craves nothing know we’ve got something young and old, doctors and younger than the fictional more than to be deserving of going.” churchgoers, gay and Grey. unconditional love.” James, a Londoner and straight — and those are just “People hear about flog- The books are flying off former TV producer with the MEN who have devoured ging and stuff like that in the shelves at the Books & two teen sons, didn’t attend oh-so-naughty “Fifty Shades this book, and they don’t get Books stores in south the event but has called the of Grey,” an erotic trilogy it. I became emotionally Florida. James opens her books her “mid-life crisis.” that has earned millions of invested in the love story, first U.S. tour in Miami on She replaced her original women fans in a matter of especially from the female’s Sunday. Movie rights have Twi-names as her story weeks. perspective. That was impor- already been sold and the jumped from free downloads Reading on iPads and tant to me, to put myself in guessing game is on over promoted on fan sites to not- Kindles or hurriedly picking Ana’s shoes. It was over- who will play the lusty lead free e-books and hard copy up the books in stores, some whelming, and I’ll never for- characters. from an Australian publisher, didn’t know about the get it,” Wirth said. “I first found out about the then finally Vintage, the romance part, thinking the He was moved to send books back in December, paperback home to Toni surprise best-sellers by new- James an email, “apologiz- from men who wanted to Morrison and Albert Camus. comer E L James would be ing for assuming that your buy them for their wives,” Bob James, an ex-Marine more “American Psycho” book was anything less than said Mitchell Kaplan, who and dad of four grown chil- than steamy Harlequin. it is: wonderful.” owns the Florida stores. dren, has heard of those two, Others knew exactly what And she responded, his “You really got the sense but he’s also a regular they were getting into, buy- deep interest surprising even that these books are helping romance reader and a ing into the buzz since her, “given that you don’t fit relationships in some way.” “Twilight” fan. He first read Vintage Books bought the the demographic of the read- Dr. Mehmet Oz sees that “Fifty Shades” when it was rights, shoring up a story ership (women 17-100) but I potential, dedicating a recent still fan fiction, coming that began as “Twilight” fan am delighted that you show to exploring the books across it on Facebook and a fiction and putting it out in enjoyed it.” with an audience of women site for “Twi-moms.” handy trade paperback on The book didn’t shatter and, yes, men who have read “Most people who criti- April 3. 66-year-old David Shobin in them. cize it haven’t read it,” said There’s flogging and Smithtown, N.Y. The semi- “This woman has gotten the 50-year-old James, who bondage and sex toys. And a retired gynecologist and people talking about sex in a is not related to the author. steely control freak of a newbie romance reader who way that no one else could “They take things out of gazillionaire Christian Grey, writes medical thrillers on get them to talk about it,” he context and just pick the sex a damaged sexual “domi- the side picked up the first said Tuesday night from the scenes out. nant” who enlists the vir- “Fifty Shades” to see for red carpet of a gala honoring “I liked the romance. Ana ginal (not for long) college himself “what all the hulla- Ana had absolutely no sexu- reads memoirs.” Time magazine’s 100 most is drawing him away from coed Anastasia Steele for baloo was about.” al experience before literally John Puckett, who is gay, influential people in the all the bondage stuff.” rough-but-consensual role He liked it well enough stumbling into Grey’s office spared no superlative from world — James included His wife, a regular volun- play. and received hundreds of to interview him for her col- San Dimas, Calif., where he with the likes of President teer at their church, rolled Jeremiah Wirth, a grad responses to a funny review lege newspaper. works as a theatrical manag- Barack Obama and Rihanna. her eyes when he read her student and Iraqi war vet in he wrote on Amazon. “I had an intellectual er about 20 miles east of Are sex lives changing, excerpts, “but not the sex Maine, said the opening “At my age, my arthritis curiosity,” Shobin said in an downtown Los Angeles. marriages evolving? parts,” he said. Has he book was nothing short of a flared up just reading about interview. “I don’t quite Usually preferring autobiog- “They’re not tying up their picked up any marital point- life-changer. Ana’s sexual gymnastics,” know what to make of this raphy and true crime stories, women. It’s not about ers from the attentive yet He read it on a business Shobin wrote, adding that sort of sexual activity but as he’s now reading all three sadism,” Oz said of men troubled Grey? trip to “magical” Hawaii, her “pyrotechnic climaxes a love story, it did succeed.” “Fifty Shades” books for a drawn to the books. “I learned that I do need returning home to Bangor a resembled repetitively Will his wife be reading? second time. “What it is about is people to show more of a protective better man. watching porn: after a while, “Probably not,” Shobin “I was pretty much having an honest conversa- nature toward her in public,” “I was away from my girl- it leaves me bored and yawn- said. “I told her a little bit hooked from the beginning,” tion about what sex should said James, in Manassas, Va. friend. I was lonely and I ing.” about the bondage part and said Puckett, 45. “It grabs a be like, what makes it feel “There’s something that’s was reading this book in this He conceded a “definite she showed very little inter- hold of you and it doesn’t let better, what are the timing drawing women to read it beautiful place and I thought infectiousness to the plot” est in that, so it was a short go.” issues, how do we make it an and it would behoove a man it would be something fun but found it hard to believe conversation. She mainly Most appealing, he said, is important issue in our life to know what that is.”

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SFCC’s Corporate Education offers new training classes

Special to the News-Sun Evernote workshop, the most popular pro- you do not have gmail, be sure to create your June 12. The course number (CRN) is 30765 AVON PARK – South Florida Community duction app available today. Install Evernote account at www.gmail.com before the class. and costs $30. College’s Corporate and Community on your computer, smartphone, or tablet for This workshop will be offered from 5:30- Are you ready to get some great bargains Education Department is offering a variety free. Evernote organizes text, graphics, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29. The course on eBay, but are nervous about bidding and of workshops and classes to help improve sound, and data files so you have access to number (CRN) is 30763 and costs $30. buying? Maybe you are ready to sell all that workplace skills and productivity this sum- them everywhere. Be sure to create your Learn to create, format, save and print stuff you have around the house, but have no mer at the SFCC Highlands Campus, Avon Evernote account at www.evernote.com basic spreadsheets, formulas, and charts in idea how to become an eBay seller. Sign up Park. before the class. This workshop will be Introduction to MS Excel 2010. This work- for the Buying and Selling on eBay work- Learn the basics of Photoshop to correct, offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May shop will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. shop to learn how to buy and sell on eBay enhance, crop, resize images, merge images 22. The course number (CRN) is 30762 and Tuesday, June 5. The course number (CRN) like a pro. This workshop will be offered together, create artistic backgrounds for costs $30. is 30764 and costs $30. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. The PowerPoint presentations, and more. This Did you know you can create your own Take your Excel spreadsheets to the next course number (CRN) is 30766 and costs Photoshop workshop will be offered from website quickly using Google Sites? Learn level; learn to sort and filter data, create $30. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The course how to at the Web Design Using Google cross-sheet formulas and more at the All above listed classes are held at the number (CRN) is 30761 and costs $30. Sites workshops. Google will host the site Intermediate Excel workshop. This workshop Get organized with the Introduction to free; no knowledge of HTML is required. If will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, See SFCC, page 2C

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When comparing ments for this class; contact day class offered on the customers and sales, track policies, pay attention to Lorrie Key for more infor- SFCC Hardee Campus. The vendors and expenses and deductibles, maximum cov- mation at 784-7033 or e-mail cost is $95. For a schedule track sales tax in the erage limits, exclusions and Corporate Training at corpo- of available classes, e-mail Introduction to QuickBooks deadlines for purchasing [email protected] corporatetraining@south- workshop. It will be held various options. u. florida.edu, or call 784- from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June Probably the most impor- First Aid Training classes 7033. 5 and Thursday, June 7 at tant coverage is personal provide employee training CDL Refresher Courses the SFCC Lake Placid liability insurance. Many for designated first respon- are available by appointment Center. The course number venues require liability ders, or individuals needing only. The class “A” and “B” (CRN) is 30780 and costs insurance and either credentialed training for job refresher course is offered to $129.99. include it in the rental cost or regulatory requirements. experienced drivers who Learn how to customize or require you to submit a This course covers first aid have allowed their CDL to QuickBooks, track time, set certificate of insurance basics, medical, injury and lapse, or for some reason up and use payroll, pay lia- from your own policy. environmental emergencies have let their CDL revert bilities and taxes, purchase Before buying additional and AED use. Students will back to a regular class “E” and manage inventory, build liability coverage, check also complete a written license. The course is inventory assemblies, track how much coverage your exam. The cost is $30 and offered in either eight-hour sales orders and back orders homeowner’s insurance will be held on the SFCC or 72-hour increments. This and more in the Intermediate provides and whether it Highlands Campus, Avon course offers one-on-one QuickBooks workshop. It applies to wedding events – Park. For a detailed class training that is needed to Metro will be held from 7-9 p.m. you may need a special schedule, e-mail corporate- pass the CDL skills test, Weddings are usually happy occasions. But sometimes Tuesday, June 12 and rider or want to buy addi- things can go wrong, which is when wedding insurance [email protected] or providing the applicant is Thursday, June 14 at the tional coverage through an would come in handy. call 784-7033. already competent in driving SFCC Lake Placid Center. umbrella policy. The course number (CRN) is The CPR Training classes a commercial vehicle, either Make sure all major wed- becomes too ill to attend or Gift coverage pays to 30781 and costs $129.99. with Basic Life Support class “A” or “B.” Contact ding suppliers maintain dies suddenly, rescheduling repair or replace lost, stolen In just 12 weeks, learn key through the American Heart Lorrie Key at 784-7033 for their own liability insur- costs will be covered. or damaged non-monetary Spanish terms and expres- Association is being offered more information. ance. In addition, any However, illness or injury gifts. sions that are important for for students who need to CDL Exams are available venue providing alcoholic caused by preexisting con- Wedding attire coverage communicating in a working know how to perform CPR, by appointment only. The beverages should carry ditions may be excluded. will pay to repair or replace environment in the as well as other lifesaving State of Florida CDL exam liquor liability insurance. If an essential vendor the bridal gown and other Workplace Spanish Class. skills, in a wide variety of consists of three parts: pre- To be safe, you may want goes out of business or special attire bought or Each class participant will in-hospital and out-of-hospi- trip inspection, basic con- to buy your own host liquor doesn’t show up, you’re rented for the bride, groom receive a written manual tal settings. Students will trols skills test and driving liability coverage as well. covered for deposits paid or attendants, when lost, with Spanish phrases, an participate in simulated clin- skills test. The CDL Exam Other common options and possibly for the com- stolen or damaged. audio CD for listening in ical scenarios and learning lasts 30-45 minutes and is include: plete cost to reschedule the And finally, some insur- your car or stereo and a stations, work with an mandated by the state of Extreme weather. If wed- event. ers now provide “change of companion Click IT CD- American Heart Association Florida. Contact Lorrie Key ding party members or the Some policies will pay to heart” coverage in case the ROM for PC use. It will be Certified BLS instructor to at 784-7033 for more infor- majority of guests cannot restage the wedding bride or groom gets cold held from 6-8 p.m. Mondays, complete Basic Life Support mation. reach the wedding because (including travel costs, cake feet. If that’s a real possi- May 7-July 30 at the SFCC (BLS) skills practice and Register in Building B at of severe weather condi- and flowers, etc.) with the bility, you should probably Highlands Campus. The skills testing and complete a the Highlands Campus or tions (snowstorm, earth- principal participants and invest in premarital coun- course number (CRN) is written exam. The cost is any SFCC campus or center. quake, hurricane), resched- immediate family members seling before looking at 30465 and costs $195. $30. For a detailed class For more information, con- uling costs will be covered. if the photographer fails to cakes and bridesmaid dress- The CPR Instructor schedule, e-mail corporate- tact Corporate Education at Note: Gloomy skies or driz- appear, botches the shots, es. Training program is [email protected], 453-6661, 465-5300, 773- zle don’t qualify. or the negatives are lost, designed to teach partici- or call 784-7033. 2252, or 494-7500, ext. 7033 If a member of the wed- stolen or damaged; others Jason Alderman directs Visa’s pants the fundamentals of The New Miner Training or by e-mailing ding party or immediate may only pay an allowance financial education programs. teaching Basic Life Support. Course develops and instills CorporateTraining@south- family is seriously injured, toward reshoots. Regardless of your current in new miners an attitude of florida.edu. level of expertise, our com- safety, trains miners to do prehensive Instructor train- each task safely and correct- ing class will help to make ly and how to identify haz- you a knowledgeable and ards and prevent accidents. GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 4/29/12; 0 0 0 1 9 3 3 0 competent Instructor. Upon This is a three-day class successful completion of the offered on the SFCC Hardee course and succeeding stu- Campus. The cost is $130. dent teaching requirements For a schedule of available the Instructor candidate will classes, e-mail corporate- be issued an American Heart [email protected], Association instructor card or call 784-7033. that will allow them to teach The Miner Refresher CPR and offer AHA course Training Course reaffirms completion cards. It will be and reinforces a miner’s held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. safety attitude formed during Basso named vice president of chamber board

Special to the News-Sun LAKE PLACID – Vicki Spires, president of the board of the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce, announces that Mary Basso, owner/publisher Coffee News of F.L.A., has been appointed as the vice president of the board. “Mary brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board and we look forward to working with her in her new capaci- ty,” Spires said. Mary Basso Contact information for the Greater Lake Placid [email protected], Chamber of Commerce is www.visitlakeplacidflorida.c 465-4331, om.

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 Page 3C BUSINESS Bus offers those in need a needed ride to activities Continued from page 1C ‘The key is keeping the van full so it is appointments or hospital affordable.’ tests. Anyone who is older than BARBARA COOK 60, or disabled, or a veteran, Visions ADT director however, may use the service to go shopping, play bingo, time every week for easy Cook has two older buses attend a concert at South planning. available as well. As one bus Florida Community College, For example, the bus is fills up, another will be put or a government meeting — already committed to getting into use. just about to any ordinary or folks to the Sebring Elks Passengers will be dropped special event. Club bingo game every off in the same order they There is a small fee. The Sunday night at 5 p.m. and were picked up. Courtesy photo Norm and Mandy Elliott, of Nextage Floridian Living Realty, are inspired by their six grant only covered 90 per- picking them up at 9 p.m. “We’re doing this because children to sell real estate. cent of the cost of the bus, There are also regularly it is needed,” Cook said. “It’s Cook said. It takes an aver- scheduled trips to both new,” she added, “so we’ll age of 10 passengers, at $5 Walmart stores and Publix. find bumps and obstacles Elliotts close more than $2M apiece, to cover the costs of A glance at the current cal- along the way, but we can running it, so the typical endar tells when a convenient figure things out as we go round trip fare is $5. Longer routine trip is scheduled — along. We intend to listen to in first four months of year trips, for example to Bok or a trip to a special event. the individuals in the com- Tower or the Brighton Simply call New Concepts at munity. Special to the News-Sun They are careful to manage their time wise- Casino, would cost more. least two days ahead and get “We want the service to SEBRING – Norm and Mandy Elliott, of ly and focus on folks who are ready to do “The key,” said Cook, “is put on the pick-up list. provide what the most num- Nextage Floridian Living Realty, have business now, because it is important to keeping the full so it is Passengers are told when ber of people want to do. already closed more than $2,000,000 in them to spend quality time with their young affordable.” the bus will arrive to pick “This is meant to be a win- sales in the first four months of 2012, family. Cook said using the bus them up. The service is door win situation. People get a announced Terri Futch, owner of the firm. The Elliotts focus daily on looking for will be simple, and also to door. chance to get out and be a While most people are asking “is the real people who want to buy or sell real estate. available to those living on Should an individual need part of life, and stores and estate market picking up?” The Elliotts are The real estate market in Highlands County their own. a companion to help with the businesses gain customers.” asking “when do you want to move?” says has been fantastic. More than 60 percent of Every month Cook will shopping, the companion For more information, to Futch. the sales (according to the local Multiple release a calendar with the may ride the bus for $5, too. be added to the email or snail The Elliotts only began selling real estate Listing Service) are cash sales, where no scheduled trips listed. To Groups may reserve the mail list, call Cook at 658- in Highlands County in October 2010, and bank financing is needed. streamline things even fur- bus for a special outing of 1044 between 8 a.m. and they rank in the top five of real estate agents Their advice to homeowners in need of ther, Cook said many trips their own, although that 3:30 p.m. Monday through in the county in number of volume. selling is to price their home competitively will be on the same day and requires advance notice. Friday. For about five years Mandy was an active based on “today’s” values and not of four real estate agent in Michigan and Norm’s years ago and to do what they can to make real estate experience was primarily as a their property attractive to prospective buy- homeowner and the two of them, together, ers. Warrick honored by Chamber make a dynamic force. They are inspired by Nextage Floridian Living Realty is at their family of six children, the youngest 2031 US 27 South, and their phone number being 9 months and the oldest 16 years old. is 658-1737. Walmart offers online shoppers a ‘cash’ option By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO public who hasn’t been able AP Retail Writer Buy online, to participate online without NEW YORK — Walmart going through a lot of shoppers now will be able to pay in cash hoops,” said Joel Anderson, pay cash for online purchas- president and CEO of es. at any of Walmart.com. The world’s largest retail- 3,800 stores It works like this: er on Thursday said it will Customers go to the website allow shoppers to buy items in the U.S. to select the item and place on Walmart.com and then an order. During checkout, pay for them with cash at all services. After all, only they can select the “cash” of its 3,800 U.S. stores. The about 15 percent of option and their shipping discounter says it’s the first Walmart’s its transactions preference. The shopper major retailer to offer shop- are paid using a credit card. then has 48 hours to take the pers the opportunity to pur- The company, based in printed order confirmation chase online without a bank Bentonville, Ark., the initia- to the cash register at a account, or credit, debit or tive was well received when Walmart store. Once the prepaid card. it tested it in a few stores in order is paid, the customers Courtesy photo Walmart Stores Inc. is various parts of the country can either arrange to have Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce 2012 Administrative Professional of the trying to cater more to its over the past six weeks. the items shipped to a store Year winner is Cindy Warrick (left), employee of the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Ray Cameron, First Presbyterian Church and Eileen May, executive director of the Greater customers who don’t have “We are going to touch a for free or to another Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce. This event was sponsored by Home & Office access to those financial segment of the American address for a fee. Essentials, Miller Central Air and Wauchula State Bank. GM CEO gets $7.7 million pay package for 2011

By TOM KRISHER salary, up from $566,667 in 2010. year. in North America and Asia. The and retain fresh talent with critical AP Auto Writer He got stock awards valued at $5.95 Top executive pay at GM is con- government restrictions, which skill sets is extremely difficult with- DETROIT— General Motors million for 2011, his first full year trolled by the U.S. Treasury affect six current and former senior in the compensation constraints.” CEO Dan Akerson’s compensation as CEO. Stock awards in 2010, Department, since the government executives and 100 more of GM’s Because of the pay constraints, tripled in 2011 to $7.7 million as when he was CEO for only three still owns about 30 percent of GM’s top earners, limit cash payments Akerson’s package is in the bottom the company posted the biggest months, were $1.77 million. stock. The government got the stock and shift compensation to long-term 25 percent of CEO compensation profit in its history. Akerson, 63, a former private in exchange for a $49.5 billion stock. for comparable companies, GM But the automaker complained in equity and telecommunications bailout that saved GM from finan- “These constraints do not permit said. Akerson made a little more its annual proxy statement on executive, also got $55,000 in other cial ruin in 2008 and 2009. us to reward our senior executives than one-fourth of what Ford paid Thursday that pay for Akerson and benefits including use of GM com- The automaker said in the filing in a manner reflecting the level of CEO Alan Mulally last year. other executives isn’t competitive pany cars and contributions to sav- with the Securities and Exchange achievement of our business plan,” Mulally’s compensation rose 11 with similar companies because of ings accounts. He joined GM’s Commission that government pay GM said in its filing. percent to $29.5 million. He got government-imposed limits. The board after the company emerged limits forced it to pay Akerson and “Appropriately recognizing and more than $5 for every vehicle Ford lower pay, GM said, limits its abili- from bankruptcy protection in 2009, others less than their counterparts at rewarding these key contributors sold, while Akerson was paid ty to attract and keep top talent. became CEO in September of 2010 peer companies. GM made a record and competing with other large, roughly 85 cents per car and truck Akerson earned $1.7 million in and chairman in January of last $7.6 billion last year on strong sales multinational employers to attract sold.

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to IN THE COUNTY COURT Insight Auctioneers 5000 State Rd 66, Sebring FL PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Section 865.09, Florida Statutes IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 33875 SURPLUS AUCTION – Vehicle, Equip, Misc BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, CASE NO. CC 11-646 Including: School Board of Highlands County, City TO VACATE AN EASEMENT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2012-209 -CICI desiring to engage in business under the fictitious MCS CONTRACTING, INC., of Avon Park, Sun N Lake of Sebring Saturday, Notice is hereby given that the Board of County CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000513 DIVISION: name of KARLSON LAW GROUP located at 301 a Florida corporation d/b/a May 12th at 9:00am Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, SEC.: Civil HARDER HALL RESORT CLUB, LAKESIDE Dal Hall Blvd., in the County of Highlands, in the STEWART CONSTRUCTION April 29; May 6, 11, 2012 upon petition of Deborah A. Kos, will be on the U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., City of Lake Placid, Florida 33852 intends to reg- Plaintiff, 15th day of May, 2012, at 9:00 A.M., in the AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE Plaintiff, Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room ister the said name with the Division of Corpora- vs IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HOLDERS OF THE CREDIT SUISSE FIRST vs. at 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- tions of the Florida Department of State, Tallahas- RICHARD ALLEN ROSE, SR., deceased, et al FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES BILLY CUNNINGHAM, et al, ida, consider and determine whether the county see, Florida. Defendants IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CORP., HOME EQUITY PASS THROUGH Defendants. will vacate the easement described below and re- Dated at Lake Placid, Florida, this 25th day of NOTICE OF SALE CASE No. 11-288-GCS CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, NOTICE OF ACTION nounce and disclaim any rights of the County and April, 2012. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a final HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON Plaintiff, TO: the public in and to the easement and land in con- Pamela T. Karlson, P.A. decree of foreclosure entered in the above entitled BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME v. Cunningham, Billy and nection therewith. The easement is described as: April 29, 2012 cause in the County Court of Highlands County, EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE RONALD F. KELLY A/K/A RONALD KELLY; KEISHA Roberteen Cunningham A portion of a 25 foot easement as shown on Lot Florida, I will sell the property situate in Highlands REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES SMITH; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES 4911 W. 185th Court 164, OAK BROOK, according to the plat thereof as County, Florida, described as: CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST Country Club Hills, IL 60478 recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 138, of the Public Lot 1, of THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 2007-ASAP1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) Records of Highlands County, Florida, being more OF LOT 47, according to the plat thereof recorded CERTIFICATES, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, Dillard, George S, III and particularly described as follows: Commence at in Plat Book 1, Page 36, Public Records of High- Plaintiff, CASE NO: PC 12-186 GCS WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM Renee B. Dillard the Northwesterly corner of said Lot 164; thence lands County, Florida, the said North 1/2 of Lot vs. SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DIS- AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, 311 Revolution Drive South 52 degrees 18'58'' East, along the North- 47, being a part of a subdivision of Government ADOLFO HERRERA-ALVARADO, INGRID GRAES- TRICT, a special district and a public corporation GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; BANK OF Peachtree, City, GA 30269 erly property line of said Lot 164, 24.78 feet; Lots 1 and 2 and one-half acre of lot 3, in Section SEL HERRERA, of the State of Florida, AMERICA, N.A.; SEAN W. FIELDER; DAWN thence South 01 degrees 07'52'' East, 5.07 feet 32, Township 34 South, Range 29 East, per Plat Defendants. Plaintiff, FIELDER; AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE SERV- Farias, Mildred K. to the Point of Beginning; thence South 68 de- Book 3, Page 13, Public Records of DeSoto (now Notice of Action LONNIE L. ROSE a/k/a LONNIE ROSE and SARITA ICES, CO 58 Shad Road W grees 36'14'' East, 26.31 feet; thence South 60 Highlands) County Florida. Said parcel being also TO: Ingrid Graessel Herrera R. ROSE f/k/a SARITA R. CARTER, Husband and Defendant(s). Pound Ridge, NY 10576 degrees 00'41'' West, 30.73 feet; thence North described as Lot 1 of Kilarney Court Subdivision Residence Unknown Wife, if alive and if not, their unknown spouse, NOTICE OF SALE 52 degrees 18'58'' West, 7.36 feet; thence North situated at the Southwest corner of the intersec- If living: if dead, all unknown parties claiming heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other par- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- Flinn Enterprises, LLC 21 degrees 13'01'' East, 21.95 feet to the point tion of Lake View Drive and Kenilworth Boulevard, interest by, through, under or against the above ties claiming by, through, under or against LON- der Granting Plaintiff's Motion to Reschedule Registered Agent: Thomas W. Flinn, Jr. of Beginning. Containing 393 square feet, more or having a width of 100 feet along Lake View Drive named defendant(s), whether said unknown par- NIE L. ROSE a/k/a LONNIE ROSE and SARITA R. Foreclosure Sale dated April 19, 2012, entered in 1265 21st Street SW less. and a depth of 175 feet, Less Right-of-Way de- ties claim as heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, ROSE f/k/a SARITA R. CARTER and all claimants Civil Case No. 28-2010-CA-000513 of the Circuit Vero Beach, FL 32962 Persons interested may appear and be heard at scribed in Order of Taking recorded in O.R. Book or other claimants; and all parties having or claim- under any of such party; Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- Audrey I. Bulmer the time and place specified above. Any person 160, Page 37, Public Records of Highlands ing to have any right, title or interest in the prop- GROW FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION f/k/a lands County, Florida, wherein the Clerk of the 11888 192nd Avenue who might wish to appeal any decision made by County, Florida. erty herein described. MACDILL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; Circuit Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash Big Rapids, MI 49307 the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose and on 15th day of May, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in the County, Florida, in public hearing or meeting is cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement a mortgage on the following described property in ONEMAIN FINANCIAL, INC., a Foreign corporation, Jury Assembly Room, Courthouse Basement, 430 Bevelle, Calvin D.; hereby advised that he will need a record of the of the Highlands County Courthouse located at Highlands County, Florida: f/k/a CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., a Foreign South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida Calvin Michael Bevelle and proceedings, and for such purpose, he may need 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, at LOT 69, BLOCK 260, OF SUN N' LAKES ES- corporation; 33870, relative to the following described prop- Mark A. Bevelle to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed- 11:00 A.M. on the 22nd day of May A.D., 2012. TATES OF SEBRING UNIT 13, ACCORDING TO THE Defendants. erty as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit: 23492 Donaldson Street ings is made which will include the testimony and Any person claiming an interest in the surplus PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY THE SOUTHERLY 1/2 OF LOT 6, ALL OF LOT 5, Clinton Township, MI 48035 evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. from the sale, if any, other than the property PAGE 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- TO: LONNIE L. ROSE a/k/a LONNIE ROSE and AND ALL OF LOT 4, LESS AND EXCEPT THE The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. SARITA R. ROSE f/k/a SARITA R. CARTER, Hus- SOUTHERLY 15 FEET THEREOF, LYING IN BLOCK Claybourne, Susan W. and County, Florida, does not discriminate upon the claim within 60 days after the sale. Street Address: 3432 SUNRISE DRIVE, SE- band and Wife, if alive and if not, their unknown 270, LAKE SEBRING SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING Florence E. Wicker basis of any individual's disability status. This ROBERT W. GERMAINE BRING, FL 33872 spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT 245 Collier Road non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of Clerk Circuit Court has been filed against you and you are required to other parties claiming by, through, under or BOOK 2, AT PAGE 16, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS Knoxville, TN 37922 the Board's functions, including one's access to, (Seal) By: /s/ Lisa Tantillo serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it against LONNIE L. ROSE a/k/a LONNIE ROSE and OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE participation, employment or treatment in its pro- Deputy Clerk on Steven J. Clarfield, Esquire, Plaintiff's attorney, SARITA R. ROSE f/k/a SARITA R. CARTER, and all PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM- Hollenbeck, Enzo W. and grams or activities. ``Anyone requiring reasonable *In accordance with the Americans With Disabili- whose address is 500 Australian Avenue South, claimants under any of such party; MENCE WHERE THE COMMON LINE OF LOTS 3 Karen A. Hollenbeck accommodation as provided for in the Americans ties Act, persons with disabilities needing a spe- Suite 730, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, within 3821 Palazzo Street, Sebring, FL 33872 AND 4 INTERSECTS CLEVELAND ROAD; THENCE PO Box 232 with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida cial accommodation to participate in this proceed- 30 days after the date of the first publication of YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to RUN NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CLEVELAND Thomaston, ME 04861 Statutes, should contact Melissa Bruns, ADA Co- ing should contact the Clerk of Courts office at this notice and file the original with the Clerk of foreclose certain bonded capital improvements ROAD A DISTANCE OF 15 FEET FOR POINT OF ordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida this Court, otherwise, a default will be entered and operation and maintenance assessments on BEGINNING; THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND McDonald, W. Louis; 863-402-6508 (TTY), or via Florida Relay Service 33870-3701, Telephone 863-402-6500 not later against you for the relief demanded in the com- the following property in Highlands County, Flor- PARALLEL TO THE COMMON LINE OF LOTS 3 PO Box 412 711, or email: [email protected]. Requests for than seven days prior to the proceeding. If hearing plaint or petition. ida: AND 4 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 CART or interpreter services should be made at impaired (TDD) 1-800-9771, or Voice (V) DATED on April 19, 2012. The Property: 3821 Palazzo Street, Sebring, FL TO THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 4; THENCE RUN least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to per- 1-800-955-8770, Via Florida Relay Service. Bob Germaine 33872. NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE REAR OF LOTS 4, O'Neal, M. Wells and mit coordination of the service.'' Lot 29, Block 019, Unit 02, Sun 'n Lake Es- April 29; May 6, 2012 Mary H. Wells Clerk of the Circuit Court 5 AND 6 A DISTANCE OF 130.50 FEET; THENCE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS tates of Sebring, according to the plat thereof re- RUN SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE 310 Bynum Ridge Road By: /s/ Annette E. Daff IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA corded in Plat Book 9, Page 48, of the Public Re- OF LOT 6 TO POINT ON CLEVELAND ROAD; Forest Hill, MD 21050 As Deputy Clerk OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Chairman cords of Highlands County, Florida. THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG CLEVE- Clarfield, Okon, Salomone & Pincus, P.L. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: Robert W. Germaine, Clerk Property Tax Identification No.: LAND ROAD A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET TO THE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Attorney for Plaintiff CASE NO. 11-676GCS April 29; May 6, 2012 C-04-34-28-020-0190-0290 POINT OF BEGINNING foreclose the Claim of Lien on the following de- 500 Australian Avenue South, Suite 730 SECTION NO. Civil has been filed against you and you are required to Any person claiming an interest in the surplus scribed real property, located in Highlands County, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION f/k/a serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to from the sale, if any, other than the property Florida, to-wit: Telephone: (561) 713-1400 MIDFLORIDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, John K. McClure, Esquire, JOHN K. MCCLURE, owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Unit Numbers and Week Numbers in HARDER April 29: May 6, 2012 Plaintiff, P.A., 211 South Ridgewood Drive, Sebring, FL a claim within 60 days after the sale. HALL RESORT CLUB, LAKESIDE I, A Condomin- v. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 33870, the Plaintiff's attorney, and file the original If you are a person with a disability who needs any ium, according to the Declaration of Condominium CHARLES D. SMYTH; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, with the Clerk of the above styled court on or be- accommodation in order to participate in this pro- thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 735, CHARLES D. SMYTH; MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA fore May 14, 2012 otherwise a default may be ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the Page 0082, in the Public Records of Highlands F/K/A MIDFLORIDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; CIVIL DIVISION entered against you for the relief demanded in the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: County, Florida. TENANT #1; TENANT #2; and ANY AND ALL UN- CASE NO.: 282010CA000073AOOOXX Complaint. Office of the Court Administrator Phone: Unit Weeks IN THE CIRCUIT COURT KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, AND BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. FKA WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on (863) 534-4686 05 16, 18, 21 OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN-NAMED DE- COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., the 17th day of April, 2012. TDD: (863) 534-7777 13 16, 50, 51 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FENDANTS WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD Plaintiff, ROBERT W. GERMAIN or (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION vs. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES Unit Numbers and Week Numbers in HARDER much in advance of your court appearance or visit CASE NO.: 10-799 GCS DIPCHAND PANCHU; JANKI PANCHU; UNKNOWN BY: /s/ Annette E. Daff MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, HALL RESORT CLUB, LAKESIDE II, A Condomin- to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared CARRIE M. STOLPMANN; ESTATE OF TENANTS(S); IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT Deputy Clerk DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, ium, according to the Declaration of Condominium to explain your functional limitations and suggest ROBERT J. LEWISON, Deceased; and ROSE PROPERTY, In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Defendants. thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 804, an auxiliary aid of service that you believe will en- MARIE STOLPMANN, Defendants. Act, persons with disabilities needing a special AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Page 0001, in the Public Records of Highlands able you to effectively participate in the court pro- Plaintiffs, RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE accommodation to participate in this proceeding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a County, Florida. gram or service. vs. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order should contact Court Administration at Highlands Final Judgment entered on March 6 , 2012 in this Unit Weeks DATED AT SEBRING, FLORIDA THIS 19TH DAY LOUIS DE ANGELIS and CYNTHIA DE ANGELIS, Resetting Foreclosure Sale dated the 19th day of County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Ave- case in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, 16 24 OF APRIL, 2012. his wife, and BOLLMAN'S ELECTRIC COMPANY, April, 2012, and entered in Case No. nue, Sebring, Florida 33870; telephone (863) Florida, the real property described as: 17 27, 45 By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak a Florida corporation, 282010CA000073AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court 402-6591, not later than seven (7) days prior to Lots 21 and 22, Block 35, SEBRING LAKES 18 07, 16 ROBERT W. GERMAINE Defendants. of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) UNIT 2C, according to the plat thereof recorded 22 20 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 County, Florida, wherein BAC HOME LOANS 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, at Plat Book 7, Page 10, of the Public Records of 24 12 HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ``PLEASE PUBLISH IN THE NEWS-SUN'' SERVICING, L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME via Florida Relay Service. Highlands County, Florida. 25 32 April 29; May 6, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final LOANS SERVICING, L.P. is the Plaintiff and DIP- April 29; May 6, 2012 Physical Address: 13304 W. Waterway Drive, Se- 27 15 Judgment entered in this case now pending in CHAND PANCHU, JANKI PANCHU and UNKNOWN bring, FL 33875-9672 said Court, the style of which is indicated above. TENANTS(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT will be sold at public sale to the highest and best has been filed against you and you are re- I will sell to the highest and best bidder for PROPERTY, are defendants. I will sell to the high- bidder for cash, on 15th day of MAY, 2012, at quired to serve a copy of your written defense, if cash in the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 est and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS Subscribe 11:00 a.m. at the Highlands County Courthouse, any, on the Plaintiff's attorney, to-wit: South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, at COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida ROBERT E. KRAMER, ESQUIRE 11:00 A.M. on the 15th day of May, 2012, the AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 at the Highlands 33870. Classified 555 West Granada Boulevard, Suite A-9 to the following described property as set forth in said County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: a.m. on the 16th day of May, 2012, the following from the sale, if any, other than the property U.S.A. ads Lot 5, Block C, of PLACID PARK LAND FIRST described property as set forth in said Final Judg- News-Sun owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file ADDITION, according to the Plat thereof, as re- ment, to wit: a claim within 60 days after the sale. and file the original with the Clerk of the above corded in Plat Book 13, at Page 2, of the Public LOT 15, BLOCK A, CLEARVIEW TERRACE SUBDI- BOB GERMAINE styled Court on or before May 29, 2012, other- Call get fast results Records of Highlands County, Florida. VISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS Clerk of Court wise a default judgment may be entered against a/k/a 12400 S. Jefferson Avenue, Lake Placid, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 42, OF THE By: /s/ Annette E. Daff you for the relief sought in the Complaint to fore- Florida 33852 PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, 385-6155 Deputy Clerk close the Claim of Lien held by the Plaintiffs. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE FLORIDA. DATE: April 17, 2012 WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL of SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE April 29; May 6, 2012 this Court, this 19th day of April, 2012. THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN HIGHLANDS COUNTY LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT DAYS AFTER THE SALE. LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 LOOKING FOR By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak ORDERED at Sebring, Highlands County, Flor- DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Deputy Clerk ida, this 18th day of April, 2012. Dated this 20th day of April, 2012. April 29; May 6, 2012 BOB GERMAINE Robert W. Germaine As Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk Of The Circuit Court THAT SPECIAL HOME? By: /s/ Toni Kopp By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Search the News-Sun Classifieds April 29; May 6, 2012 April 29; May 6, 2012 every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 Page 5C 1050 Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Avon Park Air Force Range Restoration Advisory Board Meeting Notice The next Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting for the Avon Park Air Force Range (AFR) Environmental Restora- tion Program (ERP) will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Building 236 on the Avon Park Air Force Range, Avon Park, Florida 33825. Building 236 is located approximately 0.25 mile on the right after entering the Range. The purpose of the RAB is to update the public on the environmental cleanup progress at the Range and al- low the public the opportunity to provide input for the Pro- gram. The May RAB will include a picnic for the members. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Erik Swanson at (863) 452-4137 or via e-mail at HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]. April 29, 2012

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By DAN HOEHNE field, while the Sebring boys started out too conservative- [email protected] tied for 16th. ly,” she said. “At the end of The numbers were whittled Donavon White matched the first lap of the 800, I was down, as would be expected, his stellar leap from the in last place.” going from districts to District high jump competi- Certainly unfamiliar terri- regionals to regionals to tion, again clearing 6-feet, 4- tory for the junior who had state. inches to win the event at won both races at the district But what Sebring’s track Regionals, allowing the meet. and field athletes pulled off three-sport athlete to finish “I managed to pull away Wednesday in Tampa were a his high school career in and get second in both, and number of remarkable feats. grand fashion. got a personal record in the Out of the 10 Blue Streaks “It’s my first time going to 800 by five seconds, and now that made the trip to Leto state in any sport,” the senior am actually seeded better in High School, among 35 other said. that at state than in the high schools represented, Two-event qualifier Taylor (1,600).” four earned their way to the Tubbs, meanwhile, found In each race, Tubbs’ FHSAA Finals in herself in a pickle in both her remarkable comebacks came Jacksonville. races, the 800- and 1,600- up just short, finishing sec- As a team, the Lady meter runs. ond by less than one second News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE Streaks totaled 27.5 points to “I got boxed in at the Blake Fort continued her trek to state, taking third at the Region 2-3A meet in the pole finish eighth in the crowded beginning of both because I See SEBRING, Page 3D vault Thursday.

Dolphins Red Devils safe at home take By DAN HOEHNE Stanford [email protected] AVON PARK – Red Devil head coach Whit OT Martin Cornell had one hope, aside By STEVEN WINE from winning Friday’s Associated Press District 10-4A Tournament DAVIE — Tackle Jonathan title, as his squad was fin- Martin protected Andrew ishing up their pre-game Luck’s blind side for three warm ups. years, so the Miami Dolphins “I just hope they make it figure he’s ready to play in easier,” he said of his car- the NFL. diac kids’ Miami selected Martin in Avon Park propensity to the second round of the draft keep games with the 42nd overall choice as dramatic Friday. 4 as possible. Frostproof He decided to turn after his Well, his squad kept junior season with the 0 up their sea- Stanford Cardinal and was son-long projected as a potential first- trend and made things any- round pick. thing but easier in the 4-0 “He’s used to playing a win over Frostproof. very demanding position,” You want drama? Dolphins general manager News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Jeff Ireland said. “They How about Avon Park not Stephen Flowers dives home safely with Avon Park’s first, and winning, run in Friday’s district championship game. scoring their first run until entrusted him with protecting the top of the seventh? have their scoring opportu- too aggressively and was pitch bad, but he didn’t have It wasn’t until the bottom Andrew for three years.” And that first run being nities. soon tagged out in the ensu- his usual command. But of the fourth, when Bobb Martin began starting as a followed by the teams’ first Starting in the first as ing rundown – though tonight he was strong and lead off with a single to cen- freshman at Stanford. hit of the game? lefty Clayton Barnes, while Marley moved all the way sharp.” ter, that the first hit of the He said he benefited from Oh it was an odd night at keeping Avon Park off bal- up to third. Other than Marcus Bobb game was recorded, though playing with Luck, taken Head Field for the overflow ance, was also having trou- Alfred Brown and reaching on an error, Torres Torres worked around it to with the first overall pick crowd of Red Devil fans and ble locating the strike zone Anthony Caruthers each got through the first with lit- keep the goose eggs rolling. Thursday by Indianapolis. Frostproof followers alike. consistently. drew walks to load the tle problem and retired the With one out in the fifth, “It helps you learn how to Starting with Avon Park Tyrone Perry drew a lead- bases, but a grounder to side in order in the second both Brown and Caruthers play with the spotlight on having the designation as off walk, but was forced at third ended the inning. and third, totaling three drew walks from Barnes, you,” Martin said. “Being on the visitors on its’ home second on a Lane Crosson Brad Torres, meanwhile, strike outs in the two ending the southpaws night the national stage for a lot of field, due to the regular sea- grounder. took to the hill for the first frames. in favor of right-hander games helps to prepare you to son district standings. Trey Marley then also time in 10 days and looked But Barnes, while issuing Trevor Ard. play in the NFL.” And even though the drew a walk and both run- back in form. four walks in the second and A strike out followed, but In the third round, the Devils didn’t have their first ners moved up on a wild “His last couple outings, third combined, was keep- Torri Pringle reached on an Dolphins selected two play- base hit until the seventh, pitch, though Crosson got he was up in the zone,” ing the Devils off the board error to load the bases. ers who were more produc- that’s not to say they didn’t caught rounding third a bit Cornell said. “He didn’t in both hits and runs. tive in 2010 than in 2011 — See AP, Page 6D Miami Hurricanes defensive end Olivier Vernon and Missouri Tigers tight end Michael Egnew. Vernon was the 72nd over- Blue Streaks settle for all selection and the first from Miami, Florida or Florida State to be drafted. He had six sacks as a soph- second in District omore in 2010 but was sus- pended for the first six games By LAUREN WELBORN ‘Two or three In the bottom of the last season after an investiga- News-Sun correspondent sixth, Greene drew a walk, tion showed he took extra WINTER HAVEN – The hits isn’t going stole second and moved to benefits from a former boost- Sebring Blue Streaks nar- third on a Zach Osha er during the recruiting rowly missed a district to win a game.’ grounder. process. championship, as a one- Wyatt Johnson stepped The Dolphins were so ZACH OSHA inning rally for the Winter into the box and offered a impressed by Vernon’s off- Sebring senior Haven Blue Devils gave sac fly to bring in Greene, season workouts that they them the 6-1 win as the that Sebring would not now settling the score at 6- believe he can make an final out was made respond to. 1. immediate impact, Ireland Thursday night. Sebring sent Jordan Unfortunately, this said. Starting Baker to the mound in the would be the last run across “We trust what we see,” Winter Haven pitchers top of the sixth, and he suc- the plate for the night. Ireland said. “I wouldn’t be Nate cessfully held off any more Despite the loss, Sebring surprised if he has a big year, Greene offensive threats from still secured a spot in the a big career also.” 6 and Blue Winter Haven. Class 6A Playoffs, but will Egnew had 90 receptions Sebring Devil Joe “Nate was perfect have to hit the road for the for 762 yards and five scores Lopez through the first three and next scheduled game. as a junior in 2010, then fought in the fourth he got some 1 “We’ve just got to hit the made 47 catches as a senior toe-to-toe quick outs, and in the fifth ball more,” Osha said. after Missouri quarterback at the rubber for the first he was getting a little tired “Two or three hits a game Blaine Gabbert departed. four innings, seeing mini- and we misplayed a couple isn’t going to win a game “I like the vision that we’re mal scoring opportunity for bunts,” said head coach against anybody whether getting a guy who can run either side of the field. Buck Rapp. “We had four we’re playing people from down the middle of the In the top of the fifth, errors and they had zero. A back home or Tarpon field,” Ireland said. however, Winter Haven lot of times that’s the key to News-Sun photo by LAUREN WELBORN Springs or Land of Lakes, Martin was the fourth found a few gaps and the the ballgame- you’ve got to Wyatt Johnson got a good swing on this pitch, but the wherever we have to play.” Stanford player drafted. Streaks offense was primarily shut down in Thursday’s Streaks struggled to keep play defense especially That will be the He played left tackle in District 9-A title game loss to Winter Haven. composure as the Blue against a good team like Devils racked in six runs they are.” See STREAKS, Page 6D See MIAMI, Page 4D Page 2D News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com

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SUN Cleveland 21 45 .318 29 WESTERN CONFERENCE SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Southwest Division GOLF W L Pct GB Softball BBQ organization or business team saves $5. z-San Antonio 50 16 .758 — SUNDAY Teams must consist of at least three x-Memphis 41 25 .621 9 AVON PARK – Avon Park girls soft- 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Ballantine’s Championship. . GOLF members and may be mixed ages and gen- x-Dallas 36 30 .545 14 ball will be hosting a BBQ on Saturday, Houston 34 32 .515 16 1 p.m. PGA – Zurich Classic of New Orleans. . . GOLF ders. April 28 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lucy New Orleans 21 45 .318 29 3 p.m. PGA – Zurich Classic of New Orleans. . . . CBS For more information, call Niki Gregor Northwest Division Derkman softball complex. 3 p.m. LPGA – Mobile Bay Classic...... GOLF at 386-1300 or email ngregor@heart- W L Pct GB Dinners are $7 and include pulled pork, y-Oklahoma City 47 19 .712 — landnb.com. x-Denver 38 28 .576 9 barbecue beans, cole slaw and a roll. x-Utah 36 30 .545 11 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL For further information, contact Kyndal Portland 28 38 .424 19 SFCC Volleyball Camps Minnesota 26 40 .394 21 SUNDAY Tyler at 257-0814. Pacific Division 1 p.m. Detroit at N.Y. Yankees ...... TBS AVON PARK – The summer season is W L Pct GB 1:30 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia ...... WGN right around the corner, which means y-L.A. Lakers 41 25 .621 — Adult Spring Leagues x-L.A. Clippers 40 26 .606 1 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas ...... SUN plenty of opportunities for aspiring area Phoenix 33 33 .500 8 MONDAY SEBRING – The Highlands County volleyball players to sharpen their skills Golden State 23 43 .348 18 7 p.m. Texas at Toronto...... ESPN Parks and Recreation Department will be and learn some new things at the SFCC Sacramento 22 44 .333 19 x-clinched playoff spot 7 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay ...... SUN accepting team registrations for the spring Summer Camps, lead by head coach Kim y-clinched division TUESDAY leagues until Thursday, May 3, 2012. Crawford and members of the Lady z-clinched conference 7 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay ...... SUN Games will begin at the Highlands Panther squad. PLAYOFFS County Sports Complex the week of May Three indoor camps are going to be (x-if necessary) 7. FIRST ROUND held, in addition to two sand volleyball (Best-of-7) MOTORCYCLE RACING Leagues will include men’s slow pitch, camps. Saturday, April 28 SUNDAY women’s, church and recreation and coed Four-day indoor camps will be offered Philadelphia at Chicago, late leagues. New York at Miami, late 1 p.m. AMA Supercross World Championship . . . CBS Monday through Thursday, June 25-28, Orlando at Indiana, late Leagues are open to all adults and July 9-12 and July 30-Aug. 2. Dallas at Oklahoma City, late youth 16 years and older. Each day, campers going into grades 6- Sunday, April 29 League fees will be $360 plus a one Utah at San Antonio, 1 p.m. NBA PLAYOFFS 8 will meet from 9 a.m.-Noon, campers Denver at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. SUNDAY time sanctioning fee of $15 for the 2012 going into grades 9-12 from 1-4 p.m., Boston at Atlanta, 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Utah at San Antonio ...... ESPN fiscal year for new team. with all campers then enjoying open pool L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. Registration and league fees are due by Monday, April 30 3:30 p.m. Denver at L.A. Lakers ...... ABC time from 4-4:45 p.m. New York at Miami, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Boston at Atlanta ...... TNT Monday, May 7. Cost for the indoor camps are $100 per Orlando at Indiana, 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Memphis...... TNT Please call Dan Jamison at the week, or $30 per daily session. Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Highlands County Sports Complex at Tuesday, May 1 MONDAY Out on the sand court, four-day camps 863-402-6755. Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. N.Y. Knicks at Miami ...... TNT will be offered Monday through Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18-21 and July 16-19, Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Dallas at Oklahoma City ...... TNT Church League Softball Wednesday, May 2 TUESDAY with campers going into grades 6-12 Utah at San Antonio, 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago ...... TNT SEBRING – The new season for church meeting from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Indiana at Orlando, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Denver at L.A. Lakers ...... TNT leagues will be starting in May and there Cost for the sand camps is $60 per Thursday, May 3 is room for new teams. week or $20 per daily session. Miami at New York, 7 p.m. There are three opportunities to get Individual, private sessions for indoor Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 4 NHL PLAYOFFS involved. and sand are available year-round for $20 Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY First, if you have 12 or more people, per hour. Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. 3 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia ...... NBC men and women, from your church, ages To register, go to L.A. Lakers at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 16 and up, that would like to form a team, www.southflorida.edu/athletics/volleyball Indiana at Orlando, 2 p.m. call for a flyer with information. , click on “volleyball camp” and print out Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 4:30 p.m. PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER Secondly, if you have three or four the Application Form. Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Utah, 10 p.m. MONDAY players, call other churches and see if you Mail the completed form, or bring to Sunday, May 6 2:30 p.m. Manchester City vs. Manchester United ESPN2 can combine players to form a team, then the Cashier’s Office in Building B. Chicago at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. call for a flyer. For more information, call Coach Miami at New York, 3:30 p.m. TUESDAY Atlanta at Boston, 7 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Liverpool vs. Fulham ...... ESPN2 Finally, if you are just by yourself and Crawford at 835-2377 or email kim.craw- L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9:30 p.m. Times, games, channels all subject to change want to play, call up and ask to be put on [email protected]. Monday, May 7 an existing team, or form a new one if San Antonio at Utah, TBD Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBD Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Kansas City 7, Minnesota 6 enough players sign up. Flag Football x-Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD Sunday, May 6: Philadelphia at New Saturday’s Games Regular church attendance is mandato- Jersey, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Angels at Cleveland, late SEBRING – The Highlands County Tuesday, May 8 ry, which means more than just showing x-Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD x-Tuesday, May 8: New Jersey at Kansas City at Minnesota, late Family YMCA is conducting a sign up for Philadelphia, TBD Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, late up regularly every Christmas. x-Orlando at Indiana, TBD The YMCA/Eagle Youth Flag Football x-Boston at Atlanta, TBD x-Thursday, May 10: Philadelphia at Seattle at Toronto, late You may call Calvary Church at 386- x-Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD New Jersey, TBD Oakland at Baltimore, late League. x-Saturday, May 12: New Jersey at Boston at Chicago White Sox, late 4900, or Lester Osbeck at 446-1139, for a Wednesday, May 9 Registrations are for ages 5-15 years of x-New York at Miami, TBD Philadelphia, TBD Tampa Bay at Texas, late flyer or to sign up as an individual for a x-Utah at San Antonio, TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE Sunday’s Games age. For questions call 382-9622. Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. team. x-L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD Phoenix 1, Nashville 0 Call soon, as registration needs to be in Thursday, May 10 Friday: Phoenix 4, Nashville 3, OT L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Legion Golf x-Chicago at Philadelphia, TBD Sunday: Nashville at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Seattle at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. by Monday, April 30. x-Atlanta at Boston, TBD Wednesday, May 2: Phoenix at Oakland at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. Boston at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. SEBRING – The Sixth Annual Legion x-Oklahoma City at Dallas, TBD Nashville, 9 p.m. Citrus Golf Day x-L.A. Lakers at Denver, TBD Friday, May 4: Phoenix at Nashville, Kansas City at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Post 25 Golf Event will be a shotgun Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Friday, May 11 7:30 p.m. SEBRING – Highlands County Citrus scramble on the Cougar Course at x-Miami at New York, TBD x-Monday, May 7: Nashville at Phoenix, NATIONAL LEAGUE SpringLake Country Club on Saturday, x-Indiana at Orlando, TBD 10 p.m. East Division Growers Association and Heartland x-San Antonio at Utah, TBD x-Wednesday, May 9: Phoenix at W L Pct GB National Bank present Citrus Golf Day May 5. x-Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBD Nashville, TBD Washington 14 6 .700 — 2012, slated for Thursday, June 7, at the Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a Saturday, May 12 x-Friday, May 11: Nashville at Phoenix, Atlanta 13 7 .650 1 shotgun start teeing off at 8:30 a.m. x-Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD TBD New York 11 9 .550 3 Country Club of Sebring. x-Boston at Atlanta, TBD St. Louis vs. Los Angeles Philadelphia 9 11 .450 5 The event will begin with a Noon lunch There will be a $10,000 cash Hole-in- x-Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD 1 Saturday: Los Angeles at St. Louis, late Miami 7 12 .368 6 ⁄2 and check in, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. One, plus prizes on all the Par 3s. x-Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD Monday: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 9 Central Division Closest to the pin, 50-50 mulligans, Sunday, May 13 p.m. W L Pct GB Team cost of $300 includes greens fee x-New York at Miami, TBD Thursday, May 3: St. Louis at Los St. Louis 13 7 .650 — for four players, lunch, post-tournament door prizes, refreshments on the course x-Orlando at Indiana, TBD Angeles, 10 p.m. Cincinnati 9 11 .450 4 hors d’ouevres, water, soft drinks and and a buffet lunch at the golf course will x-Utah at San Antonio, TBD Sunday, May 6: St. Louis at Los Milwaukee 9 11 .450 4 1 all be part of the day. x-L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD Angeles, 3 p.m. Pittsburgh 8 11 .421 4 ⁄2 beer on the course. x-Tuesday, May 8: Los Angeles at St. Houston 8 12 .400 5 Also, $50 gift certificates will be Over the five years of the event, this NHL Playoffs Louis, TBD Chicago 7 13 .350 6 awarded to the winners of special events, tournament has given thousands to x-Thursday, May 10: St. Louis at Los West Division Highlands County Veterans in need, youth FIRST ROUND Angeles, TBD W L Pct GB including Long Drive and Closest to the (Best-of-7) x-Saturday, May 12: Los Angeles at St. Los Angeles 14 6 .700 — Pin for A, B,C and D handicap players. bowling, boy scouts, Ozone baseball as EASTERN CONFERENCE 1 Louis, TBD Colorado 10 9 .526 3 ⁄2 Range balls and a participation prize well as community needs. N.Y. 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Yankees 7, Detroit 6 Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. Philadelphia vs. New Jersey Cleveland 3, L.A. Angels 2 Milwaukee at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. NEWS-SUN Sunday: New Jersey at Philadelphia, 3 Oakland 5, Baltimore 2 N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. p.m. Seattle 9, Toronto 5, 10 innings San Diego at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. The news is just a click away! Tuesday, May 1: New Jersey at Tampa Bay 8, Texas 4 Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Boston 10, Chicago White Sox 3 Thursday, May 3: Philadelphia at New www.newssun.com www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 Page 3D Sebring sending four to FHSAA Finals Florida Trail Association Special to the News-Sun on Rock Ridge Rd., at fork Continued from 1D ‘It is more The Heartland Chapter of bear left and continue 4.2 in the 800, nearly four sec- about competing the Florida Trail miles to gate on your left. onds ahead of the next com- Association has one more From SR-33 in Polk City petitor, and by a little over with myself and activity planned for the travel north, turn left (west) five seconds in the 1,600, month where participants on Dean Still Rd., turn left almost 10 seconds ahead of beating my can enjoy the wondrous on Rock Ridge Rd., after 2 the third-place finisher. nature Central Florida has or 3 miles gate will be on Sebring then saw two pole personal to offer, while also giving your right. vaulters stamp their tickets to back. Bring: Water, snacks, Jacksonville, as Colton record.’ Date: Sunday, April 29 lunch, sun and insect pro- Dillon and Blake Fort each Activity: Hiking Trail tection, and camping gear if BLAKE FORT took third in their respective Maintenance. camping. Sebring pole vaulter events. Location: Green Contact: RSVP Bob Yost Dillon improved on his qualified as a freshman Swamp, Lakeland. Meet at at 644-5448 or at District effort of 13-feet by a before that knee injury held Rock Ridge Rd. gate. [email protected] for full foot, clearing 14-feet and her back last year. Directions: From US-98 meet-up time and other securing his spot in the Class Others who saw their runs in north Lakeland turn east information. 3A State Finals. toward state end at the Fort also upped her regional competition were District height, by six inches, McKenzie Hargaden and 4 play for 1st college going from an even 10-feet to Byron Cobb in the pole vault, 10-6. Destiny McCartney in the sand volleyball title “I have just now been able 100- and 300-meter hurdles, to clear that height,” she said. Hannah Schroeder in the By JIMMY GOLEN Sunday with pairs competi- “And I almost cleared 11-feet 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs Associated Press News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE tion. at Regionals. Without my and Eric Foster and Evan Above: Taylor Tubbs fell behind early, but made strong Four schools are in Gulf It’s the first year of varsi- coach, Martin Metzger, tak- Wilburn in the boys 3,200. charges to take second in both the 800 and 1,600, qualify- Shores, Ala., to play for the ing for state in each. Below: Colton Dillon jumped his pole ing time out of his weekends, “All in all, I’m extremely first collegiate sand volley- ty competition for beach vault height a full foot in clearing 14 feet to reach the state volleyball, which the and my dad being on me proud of how Sebring did,” finals. ball championship. about training at home, then I Tubbs said. “Four athletes Pepperdine, College of NCAA calls sand volleyball wouldn’t have made a recov- qualifying is amazing and Charleston, Long Beach to avoid scaring away the ery from my knee injury last everyone else had great State and Florida State landlocked schools. year and be back to compet- efforts too.” were scheduled to play a Sand volleyball was ing at this level. But in the That they all certainly did. double-elimination tourna- accepted in as an emerging end, it isn’t about beating the White, Tubbs, Dillon and ment on Saturday. sport for women in 2009, people I’m competing Fort will hit the track of There are five matches giving it formal recognition against, it is more about com- Hodges Stadium at the between two-person teams, and 10 years to grow. peting with myself and beat- University of North Florida and the school to win three If enough schools add it, ing my personal record.” in Jacksonville on Friday, advances. the NCAA will hold an offi- This will be the juniors’ with competition getting The event wraps up on cial championship. second trip to state, having underway at 1 p.m.

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Page 4D News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 29, 2012 www.newssun.com Miami looks to plug holes during draft Youth Day at Continued from 1D college, and the Dolphins Fitness Together hope he can quickly win a starting job at right tackle to By LAUREN WELBORN held on Saturday morning complement Pro Bowl left News-Sun correspondent for athletes around the tackle Jake Long. SEBRING – “Some of county to preview Fitness Switching positions isn’t my athletes and I have been Together and test out some an issue for Martin, who said participating in a sport-spe- of the equipment. he’s well aware of Long’s cific training program at “The most important work. Fitness Together for several thing is that we're trying to “He’s going to be a Hall of months and have seen some get the kids healthier and Fame left tackle,” Martin really significant improve- also keep the kids in town said. “He’s a guy I modeled ment in their overall athlet- when it's time to go get pro- my game after. I’ve been a ic skills,” said Sebring fessional help to improve fan. coach (and fitness guru) their sport,” Collar “I’m excited to play. I’ll Mike Lee. explained. play left, I’ll play right — “This is the type of train- The Pack allows for per- wherever the team needs ing program that you see sonal training in a small me.” college and professional group environment, usually Martin, who watched the athletes involved in and its about two to six people as draft with family and friends available here in Sebring.” well as trainer in the room at his home in California, This efficiency was at all times. said he was frustrated to last exactly the goal for Fitness For anyone seeking a until the second day but Together’s Mike Collar, good workout at Fitness MCT photo pleased to wind up in Miami. Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross, right, prepares along with general manager Jeff Ireland who sought to bring the Together, call 382-2257 to “I don’t think it could have and head coach Joe Philbin, left, in the “war room” just a short while before the Dolphins effectiveness of sports-spe- set up an appointment for a worked out better for me,” he made their first selection in the 2012 NFL draft, quarterback Ryan Tannehill of Texas cific training to athletes consultation and tour of the said. A&M at No. 8 overall. here in Highlands County. gym and to set personal Scouting reports say the 6- And thus, Fitness goals for a routine to see if foot-5, 312-pound Martin is than return in 2012 for his endured three consecutive Egnew said. “I just want to Together took its roots just Fitness Together is the right athletic and intelligent — he senior season. losing seasons. learn everything I can and be behind the Lakeshore Mall. place for you. majored in the Classics at Mindful of the suspension, “I’m a person who brings the best I can.” The facility features “All of our workout Stanford — but needs to he said his college career another winning mindset to The Dolphins took Texas three individual suites with phases are six weeks long, improve his strength. could have been better. the team,” he said, “because A&M quarterback Ryan state-of-the-art equipment, then the client gets Ireland conceded the “I would characterize it as we need to get back on Tannehill with their first- from free weights to move- reassessed if they pass their youngster can improve in that not fulfilled,” he said. “I did- track.” round pick Thursday. ment prep exercises and assessment they go on to area, but said he’ll fit well in n’t get to fulfill everything I Egnew will provide a They had five picks functional training move- the next phase,” said Collar. the West Coast offense the wanted to at UM. Now it’s potentially enticing target at Saturday and remain in the ments. Keep in mind that Dolphins will run under new my time to start a new chap- tight end in Philbin’s offense. market for a receiver and a That is not to say that appointments are run fif- coach Joe Philbin. ter.” He said his style of play safety. Fitness Together is a teen minutes before the “There are not a lot of The 6-foot-4, 265-pound resembles Pro Bowlers “We have a couple of crowded gym, however. hour, meaning that should things not to like about the Vernon is the first Hurricane Jimmy Graham and Rob things we want to try to These three rooms along an appointment be set for kid,” Ireland said. taken by the Dolphins since Gronkowski. address,” Ireland said. “We’ll with the recently added 9:00 a.m., the session will Vernon had 18 tackles in Vernon Carey in 2004. “I’m definitely a pass see how the board marries to “Pack” training center fall between 8:45-9:45. six games last year and As a Miami native, he’s catcher, but I’m through and the need.” allow for clients to have Open from 4:45 a.m. decided to turn pro rather well aware the Dolphins have through a blocker as well,” one-on-one training in their until 8 p.m., Fitness own private room. Together is definitely the The Pack was one of the place to go for a good highlights of Youth Day workout Bucs select LB Lavonte David in second round

By FRED GOODALL the game. You don’t work what we want to do.” transition for me to come in Associated Press harder than anybody else if Schiano agreed. and have a great impact.” TAMPA — The Tampa Bay you don’t love the game “We really got better in the Martin rushed for 1,299 Buccaneers believe they are you’re playing. Those are the last 24 hours,” the coach yards and 16 touchdowns at well on their way to assem- kind of guys you’re looking said. “These three players are Boise State last season. bling a team with all the nec- for.” clutch players. ... You turn on The Bucs say he’s also a essary components to be suc- Dominik engineered a pair the film, and these guys are good blocker and has good cessful. of trades during the first making plays when they need enough receiving skills that First-year coach Greg round, moving down two to be made.” he can be the every-down Schiano wants a tough, phys- spots to take Barron at No. 7 Barron was an All- back the team has lacked for ical team that thrives on and giving up Tampa Bay’s American last season and years. stingy defense and running second-round pick and swap- joined George Teague as the LeGarrette Blount has the ball. ping fourth-rounders with only the safeties in been an effective runner the He’s confident the selec- Denver for opportunity to Alabama’s long, storied his- past two seasons, however tion of Alabama safety Mark move up into the tail end of tory to enter the NFL as a fumbling has been an issue Barron, Boise State running the opening round to select first-round draft pick. and the third-year pro has back Doug Martin and Martin No. 31 overall. The Crimson Tide led the struggled to handle pass pro- Nebraska linebacker Lavonte To get David, who played nation in total defense, as tection schemes and other David on the first two nights two years at Nebraska after well as scoring defense, rush- responsibilities in the pass- of the NFL draft will help the transferring from Fort Scott ing defense and pass efficien- ing game. Bucs become that — and (Kan.) Community College, cy defense en route to win- The Bucs are hoping more. the Bucs moved up to the ning the national title last Martin and Blount will form Barron was part of a col- second round in a deal that season. a productive, punishing tan- lege program that won two of sent the team’s third- and “I think the strength of my the past three national cham- fourth-round selections to game is I’m very versatile dem. News-Sun photo by LAUREN WELBORN “I don’t think you can do it Jessica Belcher gives the ropes a test run during Youth pionships, and Martin was a Houston. and can do a lot of things,” Day Saturday at Fitness Together. two-time 1,200-yard rusher The Bucs also received a said the 6-2, 213-pound with one back. You need two, and ran for 43 touchdowns in seventh-rounder from the Barron, who embraces the and these guys will work one of the nation’s most pro- Texans. high expectations the Bucs together,” Schiano said. lific offenses. The 6-foot, 233-pound have for him. “Competition is great for Both were team captains, David was credited with 285 “Coming from the program everybody.” which made them even more tackles in his two seasons at I come from, it’s kind of just Martin is ready to fill attractive to Schiano and Nebraska, where he also the mind-set that I have. You whatever role the Bucs want general manager Mark forced three fumbles and had want to be the best at every- him to play. Dominik in the first round. three interceptions. thing we do,” the native of “I feel like I’ll fit in very David was selected in the David grew up in Miami Mobile, Ala., said. “Every well,” Martin said. “I’m a second round — No. 58 over- and is happy to be returning day we go out to practice (at very good team player. Never all — Friday after the Bucs to his home state. Alabama), we’re just work- had issues with teammates. I pulled off their third trade Like Barron and Martin, he ing at being the best. ... I feel like I’m going to fit pret- NEWS-SUN since the start of the draft to will be expected to move into think that’ll make it an easy ty good.” Classified Ads • 385-6155 move up from the third round the starting lineup right to try to improve on the away. league’s worst defenses. “I’m excited,” David, who CHRIS DAMIAN; 7.444"; 5"; Black; 4/20,22,25,27,29; 0 0 0 1 9 1 4 8 “We want guys who love made 27 starts at weak-side football,” Schiano said, linebacker at Nebraska, said. adding that Barron, Martin “I’ve been playing football and David are productive my whole life. I’m very pas- players with great work ethic sionate about it.” who lead by example. Dominik called him an “It’s in their bones. You’re “ultra-productive” player not a leader if you don’t love who’s a “really good fit for

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News-Sun photos by DAN HOEHNE Above: The 2012 District 10-4A Champion Avon Park Red Devils after Friday’s 4-0 win over Frostproof at Charles R. Head Field. Right: Brad Torres was a master on the mound Friday, allowing just one hit, giving up just one walk and strik- ing out four. AP gets wild win, hosts Crusaders Continued from 1D break the scoreless stalemate. also keeps Avon Park at home The Devils will host the Jahna had moved up to But another strike out for their first Class 4A State Crusaders of Tampa Catholic third on the previous play ended the inning and the ten- Playoff game. Thursday at Head Field. and soon scampered home sion began to build. when Matt Roberts hit a In the sixth, with Perry at hump-back liner to left-cen- second with two out, Marley ter for the first Red Devil hit drew a walk and the Avon of the game. chamber page; 7.444"; 15"; Black; chamber page dummy; 0 0 0 1 9 3 1 6 Park side of the crowd began Perry was plunked by a leaping to its’ feet as Brown pitch to again put two run- sent a screamer toward left. ners on, and Crosson fol- But right in its’ path was lowed with a sharp single to the Bulldog shortstop, who right, scoring Roberts. made the snare and ended the And when the throw in got threat. away, Perry came in as well A one-two-three bottom of for the 4-0 lead. the frame sent it to the sev- After two quick outs in the enth, where the scoreboard bottom of the seventh, Torres was finally dented. issued his first walk of the Caruthers was hit by a night, to Cody Wilson, but pitch to start it, with Stephen soon got a grounder to short Flowers taking over as the to end it and claim the district pinch-runner. crown. Mason Jahna’s sacrifice “Like I said before, Avon bunt was placed perfectly up Park has been known as the the right side, with a rushed City of Champions long throw to first getting away before I got here,” Cornell and moving Flowers to third said. “So it’s nice to now be a with nobody out. part of that. They didn’t make Jahna soon stole second, it easy tonight, but they kept though Ard got a strike out. battling and persevered. But then Kyle Kelley loft- We’ve had a lot of ups and ed one to mid right-center downs this year, but these field and here was the kids never quit, just like chance. tonight.” Flowers tagged as the fly While adding another was caught and raced toward championship to the long list home, diving in safely to in Red Devil annals, the win Streaks set to see Spongers Continued from 1D we had that one bad inning and that was it, but that’s Spongers of Tarpon Springs, baseball. who Sebring will travel to “We’ve got to rebound and play on Thursday in the first get ready for regionals. Have round of the playoffs. a few good days of practice Osha also noted that, this and then come on back. being the first championship “I’m still proud of the kids. game for most of the Streaks, They didn’t give up and we’ll nerves could very well have get better and we’ll get ready played a role in the nights for regional quarterfinals.” events. Rapp noted that the next “I know for me it was. This team they face for the tourna- is a district championship: Be ment will surely be a good ready or don’t be ready. They one. were obviously ready and we “We’ve got to be ready,” weren’t.” he said. “I’m trying to teach “They’ve got a great the guys the season is not team,” Rapp said of the Blue over with. We’ve got to get Devils. “We put ourselves in ready to move on and keep the hole in the fifth inning; moving on.”

News-Sun photo by LAUREN WELBORN Jordan Baker was effective in relief, but by then, the wheels had already come off for the Blue Streaks.