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Friday-Saturday, May 20-21, 2011 www.newssun.com Volume 92/Number 59 | 50 cents Inside Recall effort in Avon Park hits a technical snag By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY don’t know where to start [email protected] Dates on signed petitions cause question about (the deadline time clock),” SEBRING — Supervisor when mandated 30-day window opened Campbell told everyone, of Elections Joe Campbell explaining he was under time invited the Avon Park city council members Brenda collect signatures and deliver were delivered to city hall on pressure as well, having only clerk Cheryl Tietjen and Gray, Terry Heston and Paul them, in this case to the City Monday, May 16, the earliest 30 days by statute to verify members of the Avon Park Miller were present, and Jack of Avon Park. valid date would be April 16. and count the signatures. recall committee to a meeting Agard, another member of Registered voters who sign The problem is that 16 of Calling the state division Thursday morning to discuss the recall committee, took recall sheets must date them the signatures predate April of elections for direction, PAGE 2A problems with some of the part in the meeting via speak- when they sign. The 30-day 16 — a few of them dated as Campbell said he was told it recall petitions. erphone. delivery deadline begins with early as Feb. 21, a few others was the responsibility of the Forecast Four representatives of the According to state statute, the earliest signed sheet. dated April 3. committee seeking to recall a recall effort has 30 days to Because the signatures “That’s our problem. I See RECALL, page 8A

T-storms possible in Entertainment the afternoon Teaching tactics High Low 92 69 district gets Complete Forecast PAGE 12A approval this Online time around Will be back on agenda for June 7 Question: By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Should the county do [email protected] more to promote SEBRING — The controversial alcohol ordinance and downtown entertainment dis- agri-tourism? trict issue was once again addressed at the Sebring City Council meeting Tuesday evening. With a full council Yes and a room full of mum- bling, concerned citizens, 54.8% the meeting became a bit heated at times. Clark and Whitlock were absent from the April 19 News Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Clark Joseph Garcia , Director of Special Operations with the US Corrections Group, explains the Sport meeting when the issue was No Chassis vehicle. The truck is used as a high-risk inmate transporter and allows the combat control defeated by a 2-1 vote, with system to provide safety to corrections officers and the public. Fells and Stanley voting 45.2% against. But the two who Advanced training tour makes a stop at SFCC missed out on the first vote requested the issue be put By SAMANTHA GHOLAR back on the agenda. This Total votes: 62 [email protected] time around, Clark, Griffin AVON PARK — More than 40 agencies repre- and Whitlock voted in favor, Whitlock Next question: sentatives throughout central and south Florida while Fells and Council Do you wait for large were at South Florida Community College Stanley voting no for the ordinance once jackpots before you Thursday morning participating in the U.S. again. buy lottery tickets? Corrections Special Operations Group Training The ordinance will allow the ban on alco- seminar. Make your voice heard at Director of Special Operations Joseph Garcia See SEBRING, page 8A www.newssun.com was especially enthusiastic about the training of these individuals and making correction facilities Obituaries safer and correctional officers more efficient. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS “The tour travels all over the country. We got an Law enforcement agents listen to a presentation Richard Clark invite to come to Miami and to Tampa, but we at South Florida Community College on Lake Placid to Age 84, of came here. We like to go to smaller cities and Thursday. Thomasville, Ga. specifically look for offices that may be under be busy place tight budget constraints so that they can benefit “All these sponsors underwrite the cost of the Laurence Conway from this high quality of training,” said Garcia. tour, which allows us to train these people free of on Saturday Age 77, of Davie The US-CSOG is sponsored by Woolrich, MSA charge,” Garcia explained. Obituaries, Page 5A Peraclete, Draeger, Ontario Knife Company and 5K race, Devane Park the National Sheriff’s Association. See TOUR, page 6A Index dedication, early settlers presentation planned Classifieds 9A Community Briefs 2A By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Community Calendar 10B [email protected] Dear Abby 11B County discusses livestock zoning SEBRING — Saturday promises to be Editorial & Opinion 4A exciting, fun-filled, and educational in Lake By ED BALDRIDGE parcels and lower, in some cases, 10.1 acres and put as many ani- Healthy Living 5B Placid, with the day full of different events. [email protected] the set-backs for farm structures mals on there as they can feed. The Chamber of Commerce’s 5K race Lottery Numbers 2A SEBRING — Commissioners that are involved in commercial That could be a huge, huge envi- begins the day at 7:30 a.m. Registration has Movie Review/Times 11B decided Tuesday that when it production. ronmental disaster,” said County been good, Eileen May, president of the Religion 7B comes to hogs, sheep, chickens Additionally, the changes Attorney Ross Macbeth. Chamber of Commerce, said, so expect a Sports On TV 2B and goats, the staff needs another would have eliminated the need County Extension Director competitive event. Runners are welcome to look at zoning. for a special exemptions to raise Mike Jensen pointed out that register Saturday morning. Race officials In a public hearing, proposed an unlimited number of hogs, raising goats and locally grown will be on site by 6:15 a.m., and 6:45 a.m. is changes to County Ordinance sheep, chickens and goats on food were the two fastest grow- the registration cutoff. Chapter 12 proposed by Zoning parcels of larger than 10 acres. ing sectors in agriculture in At 10 a.m., the newly renovated Devane www.facebook.com/newssun Supervisor Linda Conrad were “While there are some limita- Highlands County. Park will be dedicated and reopened to the sent back and County Planning tions for under 10 acres, there are “An issue came up a couple of public. and Zoning. not limitations for over 10 acres. years ago. There were four goats At 2 p.m., the Lake Placid Historical The changes proposed would Anyone who wants to set up a 0790994 01001 allow more animals on smaller feed lot in our county could buy See COUNTY, page 7A See SATURDAY, page 6A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 www.newssun.com Bicyclist taken to hospital Avon Park looks at lower property taxes By ED BALDRIDGE cut, but suggested cutting [email protected] the millage rate from the AVON PARK — Avon current rate of 5.85 to 5.0. Park’s city council took a That percentage would look at lowering their ad make Avon Park more com- valorem tax rates at their petitive with the rates in meeting on May 9. other municipalities across Stairway “I think we need to be the county. competitive with Lake “If you lower your mill- to Heaven Placid and Sebring, it age to 5.0, you would have always helps with business- to lower your budget by es. When businesses see “There’s a lady who’s $190,000. I will start with that Avon Park has a higher sure all that glitters is department heads and try to ad valorem rate, they gold find that savings,” Deleon choose to go to the lower And she’s buying the said. rates,” said Interim City stairway to heaven” Council agreed that a cut Manager Julian Deleon in ad valorem was the direc- during his presentation. The opening lyrics and “When seriously large tion they wanted to take, chords of Led Zeppelin’s News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS An unidentified bicyclist from Avon Park is transported to a local hospital Thursday after businesses look for a loca- but were cautious about “Stairway to Heaven” are he sustained back injuries during an accident along Memorial Drive near College Drive in tion they look at the mill- how that would effect the among the most iconic in Avon Park. According to Florida Highway Patrol Trooper John Paikai, details about the age,” Deleon said. city’s over all budget. the history of rock. As a accident were still unclear as of press time. It seems the cyclist was traveling south on The property tax rates are “Have staff bring some- prolific amateur guitarist, Memorial in close proximity to traffic, when two vehicles collided. Paikai was unsure if the cyclist had been hit by a car or may have hit a pot hole and fallen off of his bike during the 3.81 mills for Lake Placid, thing back to us for the pro- Sgt. Sean Callahan loved collision. The cyclist believed a car had hit him, but his bike showed very little damage. 5.43 mills for Sebring and jected ‘what ifs’ and what the famous song and par- 5.87 mills for Avon Park. that would mean to us,” ticularly enjoyed playing Deleon had no solid num- Deputy Mayor Brenda Gray it with his dad and Cpl. bers prepared, and thought said. Daniel Callahan, his big that lowering the property “I will work with depart- brother and fellow Commission wants Canaday, but tax millage to Lake Placid’s ment heads and find the Marine. levels was too drastic of a savings,” Deleon said. “Their friends would doesn’t want to give him a raise come over, and we’d all POLICE BLOTTER have a barbecue, play the By ED BALDRIDGE in one of our own but we will the job. If he is able to hold guitar and sing,” proud [email protected] give $15,000 to a consultant on and maintain the 10 per- The News-Sun would like to 23, of Avon Park, was charged father Patrick Callahan SEBRING — for about seven minutes cent has already gotten until remind the readers that the with battery/touch or strike, told The Unknown Commissioners voted 3-1 worth of work for recycling,” after the budget season, names listed below reflect battery/commit domestic bat- Soldiers. “(Sean) enjoyed against the confirmation of Harris said. maybe we can work some- those who have been charged tery by stangle, and kidnap- Interim Emergency Services “To bring someone else in playing music with his thing out,” Elwell said. “I am with a crime, but they are all false imprisonment of an friends — that interaction Director Scott Canaday to and put a search committee innocent until proven guilty by adult. disappointed that he is with other people is what full status. together would be costly. I a court of law. If anyone listed ࡗ Noe Luna-Gomez, 28, of unwilling to maintain his cur- made it fun.” Canaday was unwilling to don’t think that we could here is acquitted or has Miami, was charged with vio- After Sean graduated take the position without a 5 bring anyone else in for the rent salary until after the charges dropped, they can lation of a municipal ordi- from his Prince William percent pay raise, bringing same money,” said Harris. budget process is settled.” bring in proof of such deci- nance. ࡗ County, Va., high school, his salary to $52,624 per But Commissioners Jack “We have asked for a very sion or mail a copy to the Janheil Shawn McDade, he planned to spend a few year, and commissioners Richie and Don Elwell would short amount of time, a few paper and the News-Sun will 20, of Sebring, was charged years in northern Virginia, were unwilling to budge on not budge. months to work out this be happy to report that infor- with violation of a conditional release reference knowingly figuring out the best way the additional $3,200. “I can think of no one else budget,” said Commissioner mation. The News-Sun is at driving with license suspend- to strum life’s complicat- Commissioner Greg Harris I would rather see in that Jack Richie said. “I cannot 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870. ed or revoked, and possession ed strings. The one-year supported Canaday’s raise, role. It is not a question of live with someone putting me and made the motion, but was ability or how much he is and or use of drug equipment. lease on his first apart- in a corner and putting a gun ࡗ out-voted by those who felt worth. What was relevant The following people were Marka Domonic Meabon, ment hadn’t even run out to my head and saying this or 34, of Tampa, was charged when he enthusiastically that Canaday’s last raise of was that we sort of draw the booked into the Highlands else.” with fraud-impersonation joined the Marines. Four 10 percent, when he was pro- line, if you will. We are try- County Jail on Wednesday, Elwell asked Helms to attempt to use ID of another months later, Sean’s moted to the interim post, ing to stop (pay raises) until May 18: ࡗ person, two counts of grand brother made the decision was enough for now. after the budget process,” have another conversation Rene Veles Fuentes, 34, of Sebring, was charged with theft, forgery of public to become his brother in “It is a sad, sad, sad day Elwell said. with Canaday, and to see if grand theft and burglary of an record/certificate, fraud utter arms. when we won’t invest $3,200 “He is the man we want for he could “hold on.” unoccupied dwelling. false instrument, fraud utter “Honestly, Dan and false bank bill, forgery of bank ࡗ Angela Denise Hall, 31, of Sean are two very differ- bill and fraud- Ellenton, was arrested on an ent people,” their dad impersonation/use or possess Scott throws down challenge to Texas’ Perry out-of-county warrant refer- explained. “But when ID of another person. ence scheme to defraud. Dan made the decision to ࡗ Ann Marie Phillips, 48, of Associated Press He was responding to an annual survey of ࡗ Michael Joseph Hinsley, Sebring, was charged with join, he purposely set his TALLAHASSEE — First, Florida Gov. CEOs by Chief Executive Magazine. 22, of Sebring, was charged DUI. entrance so he could see Rick Scott congratulates Texas Gov. Rick Scott, a former hospital chain CEO, was with a DUI. ࡗ Rachelle Lynn Pruneau, 23, Sean graduate from boot Perry on his state’s top ranking for being elected on a platform of creating jobs by mak- ࡗ Daniel James Hodge, 26, of Sebring, was charged with camp.” business friendly. ing Florida friendlier to business. of Orlando, was charged with grand theft and burglary of an Sean’s first deployment Then, Scott issues a challenge to his fellow In his letter Scott notes Texas has finished possession of cocaine and unoccupied dwelling. with the 3rd Battalion, Republican in a letter Thursday. No. 1 in the survey for seven years in a row possession and or use of drug ࡗ Edniel Soto, 20, of Avon 9th Marine Regiment was Scott wrote: “Florida will not settle for and acknowledges to Perry “you have done it equipment. to Iraq in 2009. After third place.” in a BIG way.” ࡗ Thomas Andrew Hodge, Continued on page 8A about two months, Sean and his fellow Marines made an early return to COMMUNITY BRIEFS North Carolina’s Camp May 18 15 23 29 40 43 48 x:5 Lejeune to train for a new Plat Directories holding their annual Poppy Lottery Next jackpot $31 million mission to Afghanistan. available distribution on Friday and May 14 5 6 8 11 26 39 x:2 Sean’s father said the two Saturday at the following Center May 11 1 5 8 29 30 46 x:3 The 2011 Highlands deployments were vastly locations: Gate Service County Plat Directories are different, especially as far Station, Publix, Sweet Bay May 18 18 19 24 30 34 May 18 (n) 7573 available for distribution. as communication back and Winn Dixie. May 17 816272833 May 18 (d) 1842 The updated directory home was concerned. The monies received, as May 16 211303234 May 17 (n) 3816 replaces the 2008 May 15 16 17 21 26 30 May 17 (d) 7832 “The base he was on in always will help to assist the edition. The directories, Iraq had frequent Internet more than 17,000 veterans of being distributed by Sebring May 17 3 8 14 21 9 May 18 (n) 462 access, and we could con- Highlands County. nect with him on Skype,” FFA Alumni, may be pur- May 13 4182229 19 May 18 (d) 933 May 10 10 11 28 31 6 May 17 (n) 695 Patrick said. “As bad the chased from Highlands Temporary road County Farm Bureau Office, May 6 2213141 3 May 17 (d) 673 connection would some- closures in LP times wind up being, see- 6419 US 27 S. or from South Saturday May 18 7 12 13 42 49 PB: 16 PP: 2 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings ing your kid and talking Ridge Abstract offices locat- are twice per day: (d) is the to him face to face is just ed in Sebring and Lake Next jackpot $120 million LAKE PLACID — There daytime drawing, (n) is the wonderful. Placid. The price of the May 14 8 17 18 40 44 PB: 16 PP: 2 nighttime drawing. will be temporary road clo- “In Afghanistan, we got books are $45. May 11 9 17 32 43 45 PB: 31 PP: 3 PB: Power Ball PP: Power Play sures around Lake Placid a satellite phone call Contact Gary Lee at 863- around Lake Placid on maybe every three or four 214-6748. DUMMY 09; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block Saturday. The Chamber 5K weeks, and they were race is scheduled to start at usually short,” he added. Poppy distribution 7:30 a.m. and will proceed In mid-April, Patrick’s today, Saturday on parts of Dal Hall wife, Janet Callahan, Boulevard, Heartland spoke to her youngest LAKE PLACID — The Boulevard, Tangerine Drive child for about 45 min- American Legion Auxiliary, utes, one of their longest Unit 25, Lake Placid, will be Continued on page 5A conversations during Sean’s time in HIGHLANDS COUNTY FAIR ASSOC.; 3.639"; 3"; Black; Afghanistan. flea market “He always sounded calm and very comfort- able,” Patrick said. “He basically just called to say he loved us.” About a week later, Pub block Patrick was cooking din- Highlands Co ner for one of his two daughters, who, like Fair 2x3 Sean, loved to have friends over to the house. There was a knock, caus- ing the family dog to rush toward the front door.

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Page 4A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 www.newssun.com EDITORIAL & OPINION GOP on heath care: twist and shout The best there” is an atlas. 2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, FL 33870 • 863-385-6155 thing about But perhaps the most NEWSROOM ADVERTISING the upcoming tone-deaf unapologetically VICKIE JONES ROMONA WASHINGTON Ext. 518 2012 election obtuse thing said by a Publisher/Executive Editor [email protected] is that the Republican politician on Ext. 515 ominous health care comes from new- [email protected] “Obamacare” bie Senator Rand Paul who, CIRCULATION was a at a hearing of the Senate TONY MCCOWAN Republican HELP Subcommittee on Ext. 522 SCOTT DRESSEL [email protected] Guest idea. But Primary Health, announced Editor now since anyone who believes in uni- Ext. 516 Column this alterna- versal health care is advocat- [email protected] Tina Dupuy tive to ing slavery. Yes. Slavery. DAN HOEHNE BUSINESS OFFICE Hillarycare Because a right to health Sports Editor JANET EMERSON was signed into law by a care would mean poor U.S. Ext. 528 Ext. 596 [email protected] (gasp) Democratic president doctors (the highest paid [email protected] the GOP has been trying to doctors in the world) would peg as a radical socialist be conscripted along with Kenyan – Republicans now (according to Paul)…jani- TODAY’S EDITORIAL have to be against their own tors. pay for health care…I’ve repeal and replace it…pre- ideas. Really? Slavery? said consistently we ought to sumably with a similar ver- Politicians who are Ask anyone who’s ever have some requirement that sion of Obamacare he’ll then Avon Park vs. already adept wafflers and been middle-class under age you either have health insur- be for. It’s indeed a difficult wrigglers are shadowboxing 65 and found themselves ance or you post a bond...” stance to take. His speech with their pre-Obama- sick if they feel free. Ask Rowan: No one wins Gregory then asked, “But became a game of Semantic Administration-selves. It’s a anyone who’s ever stared at that is the individual man- Twister where he sprinkled lot of the not well investigated? very avant garde off-off- a pile of medical bills won- Again, we ask, who wins in Broadway production spon- date, is it not?” in words like, “freedom,” dering if bankruptcy is the folks in Gingrich’s answer, “It’s a “dreams” and “innovation” Avon Park this situation? sored by Koch Industries and only answer if that isn’t a A No one. Blue Cross/Blue Shield. variation on it.” into a lesson about the form of indentured serfdom. are still not sure Do the citizens win? No. Yes. Weird, but totally So Newt agrees with GOP’s BFF, the Tenth Senator Paul’s namesake why Chief Mike They are paying for service worth watching. Obamacare unless it’s called Amendment. This coincided Ayn Rand collected Social Rowan is sitting at they are not getting, and In 2009 Former Speaker Obamacare. Then he’s with the fifth anniversary of Security and Medicare. She home on paid they are not getting the of the House Newt Gingrich against it. Because it’s Romneycare in knew her medical expenses administrative whole story. They face hav- merrily made the talk show Obamacare…and that’s secu- Massachusetts. could cost more than she leave. But one thing ing their tax dollars spent rounds denouncing lar socialism according to Romney’s law is popular made writing books. So for on avoidable lawsuits, not Obamacare as “rationing.” the thrice-married author. in his state. People who live all the bloviating about the is for certain, no Then there’s former under the dreaded one wins if his for services. During the health care evils of government – the Does Rowan win? No. reform debate he warned Governor of Massachusetts Obamacare model – like it. fantasy fiction writer who negotiations go to His reputation has been Americans of those “death and current resident of San It’s not perfect, but neither is inspired selfishness and elit- court. impinged and it seems he panels.” Diego Mitt Romney, who the highway system, and we ism had a deathbed conver- Yet what about the conser- last week went to the don’t talk about repealing sion to socialized medicine. No formal charges have may have to sue the city he vative-maligned individual University of Michigan and and replacing that. I believe there are atheists been filed, and it seems that served for 14 years to get mandate? Turns out Newt opened with how his brother “It’s difficult to see how in foxholes. And, apparently, Rowan acted within his justice, or at least a settle- touted it as a shiny attended their rival Michigan an acknowledged success in libertarians on Medicare. rights when he investigated ment. Republican idea – the gleam- State. This is akin to going Massachusetts can become a But they’re playing the Avon Park City Council Does the county as a ing hope of the nation – a to New Jersey and starting presumptive failure national- Semantic Twister. Now, right for violations of Florida’s whole win? No, recently superior proposal to any- with, “Trenton is great! My ly,” said Duvall Patrick, the hand red. open meeting laws, doing interim City Manager thing the Clintons could ever sister lives in Manhattan!” state’s current governor. business with one’s own Julian Deleon wrote Sheriff come up with in 1994. Romney should have quit “But you know, this is more Tina Dupuy is an award-win- agency and possibly falsi- Susan Benton to request an But now he’s against it. while he was ahead. about politics than policy.” ning writer and fill-in host at fying documents. out-of-county sheriff to Well, kind of against it. This As governor, Romney Speaking of policy: What The Young Turks. Tina can be Recordings from those take a look into the situa- week on Meet The Press, signed a bill in is the new Republican idea reached at investigations show that he tion. It is not a criminal David Gregory pressed Massachusetts for what on health care? Is their new [email protected]. This col- may have been right in investigation, mind you, Gingrich on this very issue. ended up being the model idea to kill their old idea? umn has been edited by the doing the investigations, but an administrative one, The politician said, “Well, I for Obamacare. But now he That’s not actually an idea. author. Representations of fact even if they didn’t lead to and no agency locally agree that all of us have a strangely must denounce And “leave it up to the and opinions are solely those of arrests. What one wonders wants to touch it. responsibility to pay -- help Obamacare, so he says he’d states” is a plan like “it’s the author. is why he is still on paid Even if an outside administrative leave after it agency finds an administra- was discovered he commit- tive problem, after whatev- TODAY’S LETTERS ted no wrong? That he was er time it takes to investi- Absence shouldn’t change They don’t interfere with churches or Rommel’s troops. Hitler refused and apparently doing his duty gate, we are still in the children’s schools or establishments. told the Desert Fox to take sick leave. as a sworn officer of the same spot since apparently the vote Unless of course you want to ruin them The Afrika Korps soon surrendered, out law? no criminal act was done. Editor: too, for the sake of the struggling Circle of gas, ammunition, supplies. Location: What do the citizens of Leaving the taxpayer Say what? Let’s get real here Mr. businesses. Tunisia. Avon Park gain by having from another county foot- Clark and Mr. Whitlock. Just my opinion. So the names in the news ring a bell their top law enforcement ing the bill for a Highlands I understood it, the government was Gingerlee Mitchellindo with history buffs. officer sitting on the side- County issue. run by “we the people” not we the two Sebring Robert Hummel lines? Does City Hall win? No. absent council members. A quorum is Sebring Nothing. From this point on, City the minimum number of members who Names in the news ring bell Council has questioned Hall will have to pay some- must be present for a deliberative Children deserve better care Rowan’s contract in public thing to make Rowan go assembly to legally transact business. Editor: but has made no move to away, and they will eventu- That’s both Federal standards and For weeks we’ve read about and seen Editor: terminate him. Could it be ally have to answer to the Florida Statutes. on TV the names Benghazi, Tripoli, I recently had my grandchild (less fear of triggering the terms citizens as to why they Stanley, Wells and Griffin did just Tobruk, Tunisia, Egypt and so on. To a than two years of age) admitted into an of the contract that would placed the taxpayers in this that. The majority is five council mem- World War II history buff, the names are area hospital. The physician (which will dip deeply into city coffers situation. bers and there were three present there- familiar. In the early days of the war, remain anonymous) attending to the in lawsuits and pay-outs? It is a bad spot for every- fore a legal quorum to vote was accom- fighting raged across North Africa. On child’s care made not just an inaccurate Could it be that the sus- one to be in. One in which plished. Stanley and Wells were voting March 12, 1941, Ervin Rommel, com- but bold face untrue statement to my pension was premature and no one wins. the will of the majority of people, which mander of the newly-formed German grandchild’s parent. This physician’s the room was full of at that meeting. Afrika Korps held a parade in Tripoli statement was concerning the treatment (Maybe 30-40 in the No section). The that was quite impressive ... Panzer of the child. majority said No to the entertainment tanks, etal. Meanwhile British forces in Ten minutes prior to the physician’s district and only two-thirds said Yes and Africa were depleted to help a British visit, the child had blood drawn. The even if you add two more votes to the force flight Germany’s invasion of child had been through blood drawings, Yes column that does not add up to the Greece. IV, a catheterization and a deep supposi- room full of No votes. Majority rules Rommel moved on March 24 against tory implantation in the last 36 hours here. direct orders of the German High while admitted in this hospital. A very Council members Stanley and Wells Command. He had a knack for decep- young child of this age will make gener- heard the majority loud and clear. tion, employing many tanks incapable of alizations of people and show fear under It is about time we had council mem- firing a shot, Volkswagen dummies, this circumstance. While the physician bers who stood up for the majority and known as the Cardboard Division. They was speaking to the parent during the not special interest of a few. I do not suggested to the Brits a formidable in-hospital room visit, not once was the attend any of the local churches, nor do force. The British quickly withdrew. child acknowledged or physically exam- I have any children in the local schools Rommel soon became known as the ined. The child expressed visible and or children-type establishments howev- Desert Fox. There was a 50-mile week- audible agitation to the very-near prox- er, I would cringe and object greatly to long British retreat. Some Brits dubbed imity of the medical personnel. The having any alcohol establishments next it the “Benghazi Handicap,” others the physician showed no empathy towards to either; and as I said before, if it’s not “Tobruk Derby.” the child’s emotional state during the broke don’t fix it, don’t change it or On April 8 at Tobruk Gen. Wavell, the visit. It was as if the child was not pres- make it worse than it already is on the Brit, decided to take a grand “Lili ent. When asked politely to move away Circle. Marlene” was heard on radios of both from the child to the other side of the Be more creative, like the establish- the German and British forces. bed to continue the consultation with ment of the children’s theatre, and stop To make a long story short, Rommel parent, the physician denied the request EDITORIAL PAGE POLICY trying to tap into the very, very success- was repulsed but after many months he and directly confronted the request as ful businesses that are thriving down the went on the offensive again, taking ridiculous. Make sure to sign your letter and include your road a couple of blocks who serve alco- Tobruk. Churchill called it a “shattering This physician is a pediatric specialist address and phone number. Anonymous letters will be hol. They are doing alcohol-related busi- and grievous loss.” British generals and the primary physician every child is automatically rejected. Please keep your letters to a ness correct under the existing and cur- were replaced and arriving was Lt. Gen. admitted into this hospital and will be maximum of 400 words. Letters of local concern take rent rules, I might add, without chang- Barnard Montgomery. Then followed assigned to. This should be a serious priority. Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, ing anything. They must be doing some- the battle of El Alamein in Egypt. concern to every parent admitting a Sebring, FL 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax thing right, in the right way for our Monty defeated the Germans and child to this hospital. 385-1954; or e-mail [email protected]. community or they would not be a Rommel started a 1,400-mile retreat The families with children in To make sure the editorial pages aren’t dominated viable and thriving business in the across North Africa. Meanwhile Gen. Highlands County should take note of by the same writers, letters are limited to two per downtown district area that serves alco- Eisenhower, with Lt. Gen. George this letter. My reason for this letter was month and a guest column can be submitted once hol. Patton, landed in the west, Morocco and simply to share an unfortunate experi- every three months. Opinions expressed in letters or There are plenty of drinking establish- marched eastward. ence. Our children deserve better than columns are solely the opinion of that author and not ments and food businesses that serve Rommel could read the handwriting this. necessarily the opinion of the staff or editors of the alcohol to accommodate the CRA dis- on the wall. He flew home to try to per- Amy G. Campbell News-Sun. trict and surrounding downtown area. suade Hitler to give up Africa and save Sebring C M Y K

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Continued from 2A p.m. on Saturday and at First armed forces and their Florida Community College from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and dance. They will be at Baptist Church of Lake reserve components. The Theatre for the Performing On Saturday, the He Said Duffer’s from 9 p.m. to 1 and Interlake Boulevard. Placid from 9 a.mm. to display also honor the fami- Arts. Tickets are $6 each. She Said duet of Todd a.m. There is no cover Police and citizen escorts 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. lies, friends, and other loved Call the studio at 465- Fulcher and Mernie Moore charge. will be controlling traffic for Your donation saves three ones who made their service 7640 for information or tick- will be on stage with their Bob Weed is still doing the race. lives. If you have any ques- possible. Visit the Depot ets may be purchased at the powerful music and light oldies and country music Starting at 8a.m.., the Boy tions about donating blood, Museum at 12 Park Ave or door as long as space allows. show. They play rock, Top from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Scouts will be holding their please call 382-4499. call 465-1771. Please call 40 and a variety of music Billy Glades sings from 6-9 event on Main Avenue at for groups of five or more or Sons of the that everyone can get out p.m. Thursdays. Heartland Boulevard and the Church to host garage for more information. The road will be closed accord- American Revolution sale, barbecue museum will be closed May JOHN PALMER ELECTRIC; 3.639"; 3"; Black; 05/20, ingly until noon. meet Saturday SEBRING — New 30 except by reservation. 05/22, 05/25 Democratic Women’s Covenant United Methodist LAKE PLACID — Sons Church at 5535 U.S. 27 Boys and Girls Club of the American Revolution - Club meets Saturday South will be holding a to host car wash Highlands Chapter meets on garage sale today and the third Saturday (May 21) SEBRING — The Saturday and a barbecue on SEBRING — The of the month at noon at the Democratic Women’s Club Saturday. Hours for both Highlands County Boys and Heartland Bank in Lake of Highlands County will days are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Girls Clubs will be holding a Placid. Visitors are welcome. have their General Meeting Chicken dinners will be fundraising car wash at the Membership in the SAR is on Saturday at Democratic john palmer $6 and a country style rib Auto Ranch U.S.A. car lot open to men who can Headquarters, 4216 Sebring dinner will be $7. Dinners on U.S. 27 South from 9 demonstrate that their ances- Parkway (next to Ruby will be served with rice, a.m. to noon on Saturday. tor provided active service in Tuesday’s). Continental elecrtic macaroni or green salad and Come, let us remove your the cause of American inde- breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m. bread. love bugs! pendence either by serving Jodi James, renowned public Call 385-2400 for more in the military or in some speaker and former candi- 2x3 information. CPR classes set in LP other significant role. date for the Florida legisla- Goals of the 118-year-old ture from Brevard County LAKE PLACID — The G2G chapter meets patriotic organization will be speaking at 9 a.m. Lake Placid Police PUBLIX-National Newspaper Plac; 3.639"; 16"; Black; include promoting patriotism about critical and current in Sebring Department will be holding main a, publix liquor and building respect for legislative issues. The CPR classes at 5:30 p.m. on SEBRING – Grandparent American history and the monthly business meeting Wednesday, and Wednesday to Grandparent (G2G) is a founding fathers. For more will follow her presentation. June 22. support group for grandpar- information, call 465-7345. There will be drawings Further details on how to ents raising grandchildren and a DWC baby photo con- register can be found at who need support with chal- Bakers for Barkers test will be unveiled. Like- www.lppd.com. lenges they face such as minded guests are welcome fundraiser maneuvering the legal, edu- to attend. For more informa- Events at lodges, cational and health systems. SEBRING — Buddy’s tion call 214-4680. The group gathers from posts Buddies Animal Rescue, a 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at the non-profit charity group, Tea Party to salute AVON PARK — Combat One Hope United office, will be holding a bake sale Veterans Memorial VFW veterans 7195 S. George Blvd. (in the and adoption event from 11 Post 9853 in Avon Park will Liberty Star Plaza, just off a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at LAKE PLACID — The host the following events U.S. 27). Refreshments will Petco in Sebring. There will Highlands Tea Party will this week: be served at each meeting be plenty of freshly baked hold a Salute to Veterans Today - Fish and shrimp and each group participant goodies to choose from and event from 11 a.m. until 1 dinner for $7 served from 5- will receive a binder to col- plenty of doggies that are p.m. on Saturday at Stuart 7 p.m. Music by Big Freddie lect resources, take notes looking for new homes. Publix Park in Lake Placid. The from 5-7 p.m. and obtain information from If interested in becoming a park is located on Interlake Saturday - Karaoke by Peg other group participants. foster home, applications Boulevard and Stuart Street and Perry from 5-8 p.m. Bar One Hope United is a pri- will be available at the end 2x16 in Lake Placid. menu served from 4-7 p.m. vate, human service organi- of the event. Barry Smith, World War II NASCAR at 7 p.m. zation dedicated to protect- For more details or to vol- WASP and former test pilot, For details, call 452-9853. ing children and strengthen- unteer, call Buddy’s Buddies will be a speaker along with ing families. For more infor- Animal Rescue at 257-4228. Col. Mike McCalister, candi- LAKE PLACID — The mation on One Hope United date for U.S. Senate, and Lake Placid Moose 2374 or G2G, contact Sarah Allen to perform at Denise Williams of the will host the following Tunning at 214-9009 or by Highlands County Veterans events this week: Duffer’s e-mail at stunning@one- Administration. Included Today - Shrimp, fish and hopeunited.org. SEBRING — Todd Allen also will be Highlands wings served at 6 p.m. will rock ‘n roll at Duffer's County Commissioners Don Music with Fireman from 6- Lake Placid during dinner hour from 6-9 Elwell and Jack Richie. 9 p.m. p.m. today at Duffer’s Sports This is not a political Historical Society Saturday - Bingo bango 2 Grille. event and veterans and those happenings p.m. WOTM pork loin 6 Allen, of Sebring, sings a present serving in all branch- p.m. Music with Big Freddie LAKE PLACID — In variety of old time rock and es of service are invited to from 6-9 p.m. observance of Memorial Top 40 songs. He will start it attend and be honored. For details, call the lodge Day, members of the Lake off soft for those who are Entertainment provided by at 465-0131. Placid Historical Society dining and then kick it up a Aisia Gilroy. have gathered artifacts for an Dance revue today notch to get people up and Blood Mobile in LP expanded patriotic exhibit dancing. There is no charge that will be on display from AVON PARK — Amy’s for the entertainment. LAKE PLACID — The May 16-31 to honor the mil- School of Dance will present After Allen, Billy Griffis Blood Mobile will be at lions of brave men and its 15th annual dance revue with Southern Style Karaoke Walgreens from 10 a.m. to 2 women of past and present at 7 p.m. today at South will be playing songs to sing OBITUARIES

RICHARD CLARK the new Diocese of Miami on and committees for the Visitation will be held Richard “Dick” June 20, 1959. Served as Diocese. Pope John Paul II Sunday, 5-7 p.m. at Morris Wayne Clark, 84, assistant pastor at St. John conferred Father Conway as Funeral Chapel. A Mass of of Thomasville, the Apostle, St. Brendan, and a Prelate of Honor Christian Burial will take Ga., died at home St. Mary Cathedral. He (Monsignor) in 1999. He place on Monday, 1 p.m. at May 14, 2011. Richard was a served as pastor and oversaw continued to assist at St. St. Catherine Catholic native of Avon Park, Fla. and the building of St. George Maximilian Kolbe in Church. Interment will fol- a long-time resident of Parish in Fort Lauderdale. He Pembroke Pines. low at Pinecrest Cemetery. In Monticello, Fla. He retired also served as pastor of St. He is survived by his sis- his memory family suggests from Florida Power Ann Parish, the Mission of ters, Mary Vorisek and donations to Society of St. Corporation and was a veter- Marco Island, St. Anthony Margaret Mercure; brother, Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box an of World War II and the Church, Fort Lauderdale, and Charles (Shirley) Conway; 3580, Sebring, FL 33871. Korean conflict. retired in 1999 from St. Mary sister-in-law, Lillian Condolences may be He is survived by his wife, Magdalene in Sunny Isles. Conway; and many nieces expressed at www.morrisfu- the former Gwen Kinsey of For 27 years he served as and nephews. Preceded in neralchapel.com. Madison, Fla.; sons, Richard moderator for the Miami death by his parents, John Morris Funeral Chapel (Susan) of Stansbury Park, Archdiocesan Council of and Mary; sister, Carole; 307 S. Commerce Ave. Utah and Bill (Cindy) of Catholic Women, and served brother, George; brothers-in- Sebring, FL Boca Raton, Fla.; sister, as Diocesan consulters, law, Charles and Arthur; and Bobbie Godwin of Lake City, Dean, and on many boards his niece, Pamela Watson. Fla.; and four grandsons. A memorial service will be EO Koch 3.4 held at a later date.

MONSIGNOR LAU- RENCE CONWAY Conway, Monsignor Laurence, 77, of Davie entered eternal life May 13, 2011. He grew up and attend- ed schools in Sebring, Fla. and started his studies at the seminary of St. Charles and St. Mary in Baltimore. In 1955, Archbishop Hurley of the Diocese of St. Augustine appointed him to further the- ological studies at the American College, University of Louvain in Belgium. He was the first priest to be ordained Bishop Coleman Carroll at the Cathedral of St. Mary’s for C M Y K

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 Page 7A County Two rides at Universal talks ag to get makeovers Associated Press with the highest-quality HD zoning ORLANDO — resolution available, special Universal Orlando says effects and new details in Continued from page 1A Spidey will soon go high- the film, which is projected on 20 acres and that was a def, and lots of “minions” onto a towering screen. The violation. That is part of will be up to no good in a cars hurtle riders along rav- what brought this issue to new attraction themed on aged city streets as Spider- the zoning board,” Jensen the animated movie Man battles his archene- told commissioners. “Despicable Me.” mies, protecting innocent But the board was not The theme park citizens from the likes of happy with the sweeping announced plans Thursday Doc Ock and Electro. changes, and asked for a to reanimate the iconic “A big part of it is bring- more gradual approach. Spider-Man ride in digital ing it to a point where the “We are an agricultural high-definition. Universal imaging, the characters, the county, and we have to be also said it will close its animation, the clarity, the extremely careful here. Jimmy Neutron-themed ride details will be at a point We have to reach a bal- this summer and replace it where it’s larger than life,” ance,” said Commissioner with a 3-D attraction based said Thierry Coup, senior Jack Richie. on “Despicable Me,” which vice president of Universal “We do not want to features minions as not-so- Creative. “You’ll feel even destroy the ability for smart sidekicks to the vil- more like you’re in that people to raise sheep, News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS lain Gru. world.” Director of Special Operations, Joseph Garcia, explains what the mobile tactical lab is all hogs and goats on their about. The trailer is used throughout the country for high risk tasks including riots and Both revamped attrac- Springing from the pages property,” Richie added. hostage situations. The lab is the most advanced in the United States. tions will open at the park of Marvel Comics, Spider- “This is not residence sometime in 2012, but spe- Man has carried three suc- versus ag, we need to con- cific dates have not been cessful feature films with tinue to allow agriculturist Tour stop at SFCC give local law announced. Tobey Maguire as the to use their property but in “The Amazing superhero and his alter ego, a protective type manner,” enforcment valuable training Adventures of Spider- Peter Parker. said Board Chairperson Man,” whose combination A Broadway version, Barbara Stewart. Continued from page 1A for almost any type of occur- inmate transport vehicle that of 3-D animation, roving though, has stumbled a few Stewart directed rence. feels as threatening as it motion vehicles and special times on the way to the The two-day training Conrad to revisit the “We would use this for looks. The truck is equipped effects has made it a crowd stage. “Spider-Man: Turn gives officers a leg up on all changes to the ordinance something like a riot,” said with radar, geo-thermal favorite for more than a Off the Dark” has been the advancements in the cor- and to bring future issues Garcia. detection and numerous decade, will be updated fraught with problems,. like this back as a work- rectional world. Inside the Mobile Tactical other advancements. shop, not a public hearing. “We teach the latest tech- Lab is everything from pock- “It’s force protection niques and tactics. We offer MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; main ff top “I think that in the et knives to a sound-proof detail; it allows us to follow rhp only future before you start them the most advanced impenetrable prep room. The the trailer safely and keep scheduling these, you mobile tactical operation in room is hidden within the everyone safe,” said Garcia. could have workshopped the U.S.,” said Garcia. trailer, which allows officers The US-CSOG will con- this with the commission- The trailer is basically a adequate safety and privacy tinue training through this er and could have saved very high-tech command when prepping for a task. afternoon at SFCC before the cost of a public hear- center that allows officers to Also on the site is the moving on to its next desti- ing,” Stewart said. be anywhere in the country Sport Chassis, a high-risk nation Martial Arts 2x3 Saturday to be bustling in Lake Placid Continued from page 1A fashioned ice cream social to top off the May invites everyone to come and event. stroll Devane Park’s new walkways, Society and The Mural Society join At 4 p.m. the party will move to the shaded by stately oaks and accented forces at the Masonic Lodge to honor descendants of the earliest home- Depot Museum. with palms, all while getting a taste of There are no admission fees for the good food and history. steading settlers in the area. GREEN, SHARON; 3.639"; 5"; Black; 5/15/11 p/u Six families plan to share their histo- historical discussion or the ice cream, She also wants people to know the ries with the public, including old pho- although Fay Tarr, director of the muse- park will have dedicated bricks and tographs and period artifacts. um, said donations are always welcome. benches. If a family wants to honor a Many of the families are referred to in She said the museum has an interest- loved one, or a business wants to show the murals depicting Lake Placid’s his- ing collection of war memorabilia, its support for the town, a memorial tory. With blow-ups of the murals at including items from the Civil War and with a printed brick or named bench is a hand, descendants will fill in the back she hopes people stop by. good way to do it. stories and add additional details — In between these activities, the Clown For more information call the some perhaps slightly embroidered. Museum will be selling barbecue and Chamber of Commerce at 465-4331 or The Historical Society plans an old desserts in a fundraiser for the museum. The Depot Museum at 465-1771.

Zeno's Italian Restaurant; 3.639"; 3"; Black; main only Recall petition dates Green, Sharon raise legal questions 2x5 Continued from page 1A decision, trust me.” Members of the committee city to decide the next step. expressed dismay that the Zenos 2x3 So far, checking the dates city attorney would be the is the only work he has done one to decide what happens with he petitions. He has not next. yet begun verifying signa- “There are two polarized tures because the recall com- parties,” Agard said. “I don’t mittee has to pay for the cost think one party should of the verification process decide. Let a judge decide.” and he didn’t want to cost the recall committee money if LAKE COUNTRY JEWELERS; 9.347"; 6"; Black plus three; process, gold rush the recall petitions were going to be thrown out. If the earliest date — Feb. 21 — is accepted as the trig- ger for the 30-day deadline, it means hardly any of the peti- tions would be valid, Campbell said, adding he didn’t want to throw out all the signatures on a technical- Lake Country ity, especially as there was some evidence the February Jewelers 5x6 color date was actually a birth date entered on the wrong line. Agard said the petition forms hadn’t existed before April 16, which is when the custom printed forms were ready at the printers. He had a receipt for the date, he said. Tietjen said she would talk to the city attorney, Gerald Buhr, immediately. “He’s going to do the right thing,” she said. “He has to go by state statute.” Everyone agreed they would all be happiest if the issue went before a disinter- ested third party, ideally a judge. “Trust me, we would want to turn it over to (a third party),” Tietjen said. “I cer- tainly don’t want to make the C M Y K

Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 www.newssun.com Sebring city council approves entertainment district on first reading Continued from page 1A ‘Consider the council, The overall feeling of the room was “vote wisely hol sales within 300 feet of a future, economic and consider the future of the church or school to be lifted city”. in the overlay district (the and cultural, of Marge Jernniagan, a Circle and certain spokes off this county ... the retired Highlands County of it) as well as exempting administrator; Fred Leavitt, pre-schools, daycares, and talents that are kindergarten from the state’s here are dying or president of the Heartland statute of the definition of a Cultural Alliance; and Rev. school, allowing alcohol to they are leaving.’ George Miller of Emmanuel be sold near these entities. United Church of Christ were FRED LEAVITT “The ordinance that was just a few of the people who HCA president voted down at the first read- addressed the council. ing established an overlay “Consider the future, eco- district,” explained city man- “Now I am questioning the nomic and cultural, of this ager, Scott Noethlich. procedures of all this. Who is county ... the talents that are However with the first read- benefiting from this?” here are dying or they are News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR Lake County Elementary students rush to high-five Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver ing’s approval on Tuesday Stanley said. leaving,” said Leavitt. Some citizens are more Arrelious Benn. Benn made and appearance at LCE Wednesday speaking to the third opened the door to a number Fells echoed Stanley. and fourth graders about good nutrition, education, and being good leaders. Benn also of questions, not only from “I was extremely disap- concerned with what will be spent time before his speech visiting the first and second graders along with the special the public, but from members pointed. I think it was an to come if the district does needs students. of the council as well. attempt to evoke a passing of open. “If the existing ordinance this reading. I thought the “What will be next, a strip Buccaneers receiver a hit for is stifling the economic CRA requested to draw up joint?” asked Jernnigan. development of our city, if the ordinance,” Fells said. Even Mayor George that is the case, then why is it “I don’t like to see one of Hensley had a strong opinion students, staff at Lake Country only changing the overlay us go to the city attorney and of what the future may hold if By SAMANTHA GHOLAR after 1 p.m. speaking to an empty tank? No,” Benn district and not the entire spend tax payers money on a the entertainment district [email protected] them about everything from said. “Your body is the same city?” council president Scott personal whim,” Stanley comes to be. LAKE PLACID — his childhood to what he way. You have to fill up on Stanley asked. said. “Otherwise the rest of “I’m not so much against Tampa Bay Buccaneers does in his free time. good things to make it and “Who requested the new us can go home and we can alcohol, it’s just the issue of receiver Arrelious Benn got “I got into football the be a good athlete or stu- ordinance to be drawn up?” have just one of us up here.” the future. Do we want to students extra enthusiastic because of my brothers,” dent.” Stanley asked city attorney Eight concerned citizens, take that chance of this Wednesday when he made a Benn said. “They all played Benn finished up his Bob Swaine. both opposed and for the cre- becoming an unwelcome special appearance at Lake and I didn’t really play at speech by sharing a secret “Mr. Griffin requested the ation of the entertainment thing?” Hensley asked. Country Elementary. first because it was so com- ritual from the Bucs special new ordinance,” Swaine said. district, addressed the coun- The council members will The appearance was a petitive, but then I got in it teams locker room; the kids The room became anxious cil members for nearly an have a second reading of the part of the Sweetbay because they were.” were thrilled to be a part of and the public, as well as hour following the members’ entertainment district propos- Support Schools campaign. The kids all listened and it. board members, were discussion. al and new ordinance at the The corporate Sweetbay actively participated in the “He’s done visits with stunned and began asking Merchants, ministers and next council meeting, sched- office awarded LCE a talk as Benn began asking schools before in D.C., but even more questions. residents all pleaded with the uled for June 7. $10,000 check back in questions about nutrition. this is his first one here in January, but the students “Do you think you can eat Florida. He loves to see the and staff at the school have McDonlad’s and Burger kids and is always giving been anxiously awaiting the King and Pizza Hut and then back,” said Benn’s longtime Soldier climbs stairway to heaven arrival of their promised go play a whole football girlfriend, Chelsea Gordon. Continued from page 1A football player. game?” asked Benn. After a number of photos Many of the students The kids of course with faculty and staff, Benn Sean’s dad was down on one knew right away what Benn answered “no.” Benn further prepared to head back to knee tending to his pet when did for a living when asked, explained his question. Tampa, but not before prom- he saw two sets of polished and many smiles and cheers “I like to think of myself ising Principal Majel black shoes in front of him. of “Go Bucs!” could be as a machine. So we are in Bowerman one last thing: Something was wrong. heard in the hallways. Florida right? Do you think I’ll be back and I’ll bring “I got up and I saw the Benn addressed the older you can drive from Florida more guys with me next service outfit greens,” students in the cafeteria just all the way to California on time,” Benn said. Patrick said. “It’s like having your world transformed in an absolute instant.” According to the Pentagon, Sgt. Sean Callahan, 23, and Lance Cpl. Dominic Ciaramitaro, 19, were killed conducting com- Contact Us… bat operations in Sgt. Sean Callahan, right, (seen here with friend Zach Basham) was killed in Afghanistan on April 23, 2011. Afghanistan’s volatile Photo courtesy Auction in Honor of Sean Callahan to raise Helmand province on April money for Guitars 4 Troops Facebook page. 23. Nine days later, just hours after U.S. forces killed By Phone Osama bin Laden, the to bring a large group of vet- laughing and singing with Callahans laid Sean to rest at erans to Sean’s funeral. his newest friends: a decade (863) 385-6155 Arlington National Virginia Tire & Auto, where of men and women who Cemetery. Sean once worked, is accept- have sacrificed everything in “We’ve never felt like ing donations in his memory Afghanistan and Iraq. we’re alone because there to support Any Soldier, “And if you listen very are so many other people which sends care packages hard who love Sean,” Patrick to American troops overseas. The tune will come to you said. “It’s a horrible thing to “It’s really amazing stuff,” at last bury a child, but if you look the grateful father said. When all are one and one at the positive side, we’ve When I arrived at Sean’s is all.” had the benefit and privilege grave on May 17, one of his By Mail as parents to see through favorite songs echoed To find out more about Tom other people’s eyes what an through my headphones. Sileo, or to read features by other 2227 US Hwy 27S impact he had on the world Above his grave marker, I Creators Syndicate writers and around him.” pictured the stairway to cartoonists, visit the Creators Sebring, FL 33870 Molly’s, an Irish pub in heaven. At the top, Sean Syndicate website at www.cre- Warrenton, chartered a bus strummed his guitar while ators.com. POLICE BLOTTER

Continued from page 2A license suspended. Park, was charged with failure to appear refer- ࡗ William Christopher Butler, 52, of Sebring was ence petit theft. charged with aggravated assault with deadly ࡗ Anuel Vertus, 45, of Sebring, was charged weapon without intent to kill. ࡗ with violation of municipal ordinance. Andrea Michelle Simmons, 25, of Sebring, ࡗ Tara Charline Weeks, 24, of Sebring, was was charged with petit theft. ࡗ Frankie Smith, 33, of Avon Park, was charged charged with possession of a controlled sub- with two counts of failure to appear reference stance without a prescription and violation of battery and false imprisonment. probation reference possession of methampheta- ࡗ Roy Shenandoah Weeks, 29, of Avon Park, mine. was charged with failure to register as a career offender, three counts of failure to appear refer- The following people were booked into the ence leaving the scene of an accident without giv- Highlands County Jail on Tuesday, May 17: ing information, knowingly driving with license ࡗ Taryn Grace Barnes, 34, of Sebring, was suspended or revoked, and battery, and violation By E-Mail charged with petit theft. of probation reference petit theft. ࡗ Travis Roy Bass, 20, of Avon Park, was ࡗ Dexter Darnell Williams, 25, of Miami, was www.newssun.com/contact/ charged with possession of marijuana, posses- charged with failure to appear reference leaving sion and or use of drug equipment, and violation the scene of an accident without giving informa- of probation reference knowingly driving with tion. NASA checking damage to shuttle heat tiles

Associated Press with the International Space tinue to assess the damage. If CAPE CANAVERAL — Station on Wednesday. The needed, the astronauts will NASA is taking a close look shuttle did a slow backflip so use a boom to make a closer at some damage to the black space station cameras could inspection this weekend. thermal tiles on the belly of capture any signs of launch The space agency has space shuttle Endeavour. damage. checked for damage to the The gouges and nicks were NASA official LeRoy Cain shuttle’s delicate heat shield spotted in photos taken right says there’s no cause for con- ever since the 2003 Columbia before Endeavour docked cern. He says they will con- disaster.

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1000 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF be served must file their claims with this court SIX,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- Resource Permit (File No.: 0272794-003 EI) to Petitions by the applicant or any of the parties Announcements THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, AT PAGE 68, OF THE the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the listed below must be filed within 14 days of IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Kissimmee River Restoration – Reaches 2 and 3 receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any CASE NO. 10-254 GCS TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE FLORIDA. Oxbow Excavation Project, Contract 10A. The persons other than those entitled to written notice OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. DATED this 10th day of May, 2011. project involves the excavation of three oxbow under section 120.60(3) of the Florida Statutes Legals R. WILLIAM CLEMENTS, 1050 Plaintiff, All other creditors of the decedent and other Any person claiming an interest in the surplus sections (Reach 2 Oxbow, Reach 3 North Oxbow, must be filed within 14 days of publication of the v. persons having claims or demands against dece- from the sale, if any, other than the property and Reach 3 South Oxbow) through the existing notice or receipt of the written notice, whichever IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CHERYL THOMAS, et al., dent's estate must file their claims with this court owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file spoil mounds on the east side of the C-38 canal, occurs first. Under section 120.60(3) of the OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Defendants WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. Class III Waters. Approximately 774,309 cubic Florida Statutes, however, any person who has IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. yards of material will be excavated and placed on asked the Department for notice of agency action CASE NO. 11000119GCS 45 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak existing spoil mounds created from the original may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of SUNTRUST BANK, NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE Deputy Clerk C-38 canal dredging project. Unsatisfactory such notice, regardless of the date of publication. Plaintiff, Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER May 20, 27, 2011 organic material will be placed in two separate The petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to v. 31,2011, in the above-styled cause, I will sell to BARRED. disposal areas adjacent to the spoil piles on the the applicant at the address indicated above at DELMAR R. RUNNER a/k/a DELMA R. RUNNER if IN THE CIRCUIT COURT the highest and best bidder for cash at the public NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET uplands. This project also authorizes the filling of the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a living and, if dead, the unknown spouses, heirs, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, sale at the basement of the Highlands County FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS two smaller oxbows within the Reach 3 South petition or request for mediation within the devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Courthouse, 430South Commerce Avenue, Se- OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF Oxbow section. An estimated 39,000 cubic yards appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver trustees, beneficiaries, or other persons claiming CASE NO. 28-2009-CA-000912 bring, Florida, at 11:00A.M. on June 8, 2011, the DEATH IS BARRED. of spoil from the Reach 3 South Oxbow section of that person’s right to request an administrative an interest by, through, under, or against DELMAR US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE following described property: The date of first publication of this Notice is excavation will be utilized to backfill the smaller determination (hearing) under sections 120.569 R. RUNNER a/k/a DELMA R. RUNNER; et al. FOR RASC 2007KS3, LOTS 6, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 30, DESOTO CITY SEC- May 13, 2011. oxbow segments within the same area. The and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes. Any Defendants. Plaintiff, OND SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING THE THE PLAT Personal Representative: project will permanently impact approximately subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated NOTICE OF ACTION vs. THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE /s/ Michael A. Morales 77.14 acres of wetlands and other surface waters by another party) will be only at the discretion of TO: DELMAR R. RUNNER a/k/a DELMA R. LONGSTREET, CELESTINE, et. al., 39, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS 3621 Pitzen Road and restore over 6,280 acres of Kissimmee River the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in RUNNER if living and, if dead, the unknown Defendants. COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH A 1977 Johnsburg, IL 60051 floodplain in Pool D. compliance with rule 28-106.205 of the Florida spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ALLA MOBILE HOME WITH IDENTIFICATION NUM- Attorney for Personal Representative: The activities are located within the historic Administrative Code. lienors, creditors, trustees, beneficiaries, or other NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- BERS 2891A AND 2891B. /s/ Robert E. Livingston Kissimmee River on the east bank of the C-38 A petition that disputes the material facts on persons claiming an interest by, through, under, der or Final Judgment entered in Case No. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Florida Bar No. 0031259 canal, Class III Waters of the State pursuant to which the Department’s action is based must or against DELMAR R. RUNNER a/k/a DELMA R. 28-2009-CA-000912 of the Circuit Court of the from the sale,if any, other than the property owner 445 S. Commerce Avenue Section 62-302.400, F.A.C, east of the contain the following information: RUNNER("Ms. Runner"): 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim Sebring, FL 33870 intersection of County Road 721 and U.S. a) The name and address of each agency YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to County, Florida, wherein, , Plaintiff, and, LONG- within sixty (60) days after the sale. Telephone: (863)385-5156 Highway 98 (Sections 4,5,6,7,8,9, Township 36 affected and each agency’s file or identification foreclose the mortgage existing on property which STREET, CELESTINE, et. al., are Defendants. I will Dated: May 10,2011 May 13, 20, 2011 sell to the highest bidder for cash at, JURY AS- South, Range 33 East) in Okeechobee and number, if known; you may have an interest has been filed against Highlands Counties. ROBERT GERMAINE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT COURT- b) The name, address, and telephone number of you.The real property address is commonly known The application is available for public inspection Clerk of Court OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, HOUSE, 430 S. COMMERCE AVENUE SEBRING, FL the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone as 324 East Canfield Street, Avon Park, Florida during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 Highlands County IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 33870, at the hour of 11 A.M. on the 6th day of number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, 33825, and more particularly described as: p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION June, 2011, the following described property: which shall be the address for service purposes LOT F OF LOT 11, BLOCK 3, IN SECTION 23, holidays, at the Florida Department of May 20, 27, 2011 CASE NO. 10000836GCS LOT 7, BLOCK "B", OF A SUBDIVISION OF LOT during the course of the proceeding; and an TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 28 EAST, AC- Environmental Protection, Southeast District RBC CENTURA BANK N/K/A RBC BANK (USA), 5 OFBLOCK "F" IN PROCE AND GORHAMS SUBDI- explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN Office, 400 North Congress Avenue, Suite 200, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Plaintiff, VISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- interests will be affected by the agency PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 131, PUBLIC RECORDS OF West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401, telephone HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA vs. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 27, OF THE determination; HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. (561) 681-6604. PROBATE DIVISION JAMES C. ANDERSON A/K/A JAMES C. ANDER- PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, c) A statement of how and when each petitioner You are required to serve a copy of your writ- The Department will issue the permit with FILE NO. PC 11-211 SON, JR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES C. AN- FLORIDA. received notice of the agency decision; ten defenses, if any, to Stovash, Case & Tingley, attached conditions unless a timely petition for an IN RE: ESTATE OF DERSON A/K/A JAMES C. ANDERSON, JR., Any person claiming an interest in the surplus d) A statement of all disputed issues of material P.A., c/o Rachel E. Scherwin, Esquire, whose ad- administrative hearing is filed under sections MORALES, MIGUEL A. Defendant. from the sale, if any, other than the property fact. If there are none, the petition must so dress is SunTrust Center, 200 S. Orange Ave, 120.569 and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes, Deceased. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a indicate; Suite 1220 , Orlando, Florida 32801, within thirty before the deadline for filing a petition. The NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Uni- claim within 60 days after the sale. e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts (30) days after the date of the first publication, procedures for petitioning for a hearing are set The administration of the estate of MIGUEL A. form Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 9, DATED this 6th day of May, 2011. alleged, as well as the rules or statutes which which was on May 20, 2011, and file the original forth below. MORALES, deceased, whose date of death was 2011, entered in Civil CASE NO.: 10000836GCS ROBERT W. GERMAINE entitle the petitioner to relief; and with the Clerk of this Court either before service A person whose substantial interests are April 18, 2011, and whose social security number of the Circuit Court in and for HIGHLANDS Clerk Circuit Court f) A demand for relief. on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; affected by the Department’s proposed permitting 351-24-6942, is pending in the Circuit Court for County, Florida, I will sell to the highest bidder for By: /s/ Annette Daff A petition that does not dispute the material otherwise a default will be entered against you for decision may petition for an administrative Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the cash at, HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, May 20, 27, 2011 facts on which the Department’s action is based the relief demanded int he Verified Complaint. proceeding (hearing) under sections 120.569 and address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, 430 S. COMMERCE AVENUE, JURY ASSEMBLY shall state that no such facts are in dispute and DATED this 2nd day of May 2011. STATE OF FLORIDA 120.57 of the Florida Statutes. The petition must Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of ROOM, SEBRING, FL 33870, at 11:00 a.m. on the otherwise shall contain the same information as DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL contain the information set forth below and must the personal representative and the personal rep- 7th day of June, 2011, the following described set forth above, as required by rule 28-106.301. CLERK OF THE COURT PROTECTION NOTICE OF INTENT TO be filed (received by the clerk) in the Office of resentative's attorney are set forth below. property as set forth in said Final Judgment, Because the administrative hearing process is By: /s/ Annette Daff ISSUE PERMIT General Counsel of the Department at 3900 All creditors of the decedent and other persons to-wit: designed to formulate final agency action, the Deputy Clerk The Department of Environmental Protection Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, filing of a petition means that the Department’s May 20, 27, 2011 having claims or demands against decedent's es- LOT 9, BLOCK 50, PLACID LAKES, SECTION tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to gives notice of its intent to issue an Environmental Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. final action may be different from the position C M Y K

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1050 Legals taken by it in this notice. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Department have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above.Mediation is not available in this proceeding. Any party to this order has the right to seek judicial review of it under section 120.68 of the Florida Statutes, by filing a notice of appeal under rule 9.110 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Proce- dure with the clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel, Mail Station 35, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000, and by filing a copy of the notice of appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice of appeal must be filed within thirty days after this order is filed with the clerk of the Department. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 11-215 Division IN RE: ESTATE OF BERTA L. SAGER, A/K/A BERTA G. SAGER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS professional service directory The administration of the estate of BERTA L. SAGER, a/k/a BERTA G. SAGER, deceased, whose date of death was January 11, 2011, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. 5x21.5 Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal represen- tative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other per- sons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is re- quired to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERV- ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is May 20, 2011. Personal Representative: /s/ Lynette A. Kordos 5127 Corvette Drive Tampa, Florida 33624 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Pamela T. Karlson Florida Bar Number: 0017957 301 Dal Hall Boulevard Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863)465-5033 Fax: (863) 465-6022 E-Mail: [email protected] May 20, 27, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 10-602-GCS WALKHAMPTON CAPITAL CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. ANY UNKNOWN PARTY WHO MAY CLAIM AS HEIR, DEVISEE, GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, LIENOR, CREDITOR, TRUSTEE, OR OTHER CLAIMANT, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST WILLIAM COLE; COLE; PAULA LAMAR; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAULA LAMAR N/K/A MIKE LAMAR, and CITY OF SEBRING, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated May 9, 2011, entered in Case No.: 10-602-GCS of the Circuit Court in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein ANY UN- KNOWN PARTY WHO MAY CLAIM AS HEIR, DEVI- SEE, GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, LIENOR, CREDITOR, TRUSTEE, OR OTHER CLAIMANT, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST WILLIAM COLE; COLE; PAULA LAMAR; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAULA LAMAR N/K/A MIKE LAMAR, and CITY OF SE- BRING, are the Defendants, that I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, on the front steps of the Highlands County Courthouse located at 590 South Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870-3867 on June 7th 2011, at 11:00 a.m., the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment: Legal: LOT 5, BLOCK 122, LA PALOMA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 44, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE: ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER- EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATED this 10th day of May 2011.

CLERK OF THE COURT By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk May 20, 27, 2011

Highlands 1055 County Legals ***************************************** HIGHLANDS COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES ***************************************** The following legal notices are from the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners and are be- ing published in the font, size, and leading as per their specifications. HIGHLANDS COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION- ERSGENERAL SERVICES & PURCHASING NOTICE OF INTERNET AUCTIO START DATE: Friday May 13, 2011 at 9:00 A.M.END DATE: Monday May 23, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. through 10:00 P.M. LOCATION / WEBSITE: GOVDEALS.COMPursuant to Flor- ida Statutes and Board adopted policies, the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners (HCBCC), High- lands County; Sebring, Florida, has declared various items as surplus property and have therefore authorized an Inter- net Auction to be conducted for the purpose of disposing of all said property.A list of specific surplus items may be obtained from the following locations and/or by requesting a list by fax (863)402-6735 or email to [email protected] or [email protected] 1) HC Pur- chasing Department; 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875-5803. Contacts: Sandra Butler at (863)402-6527 or Kelley Baker at (863)402-6511.2) HC Government Center, 600 S. Commerce Ave., 2nd Floor BCC Reception- ist; Sebring, FL 33870 at (863)402-6500.Additional infor- mation can be obtained Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. about the County’s Internet Auction process by contacting Highlands County BCC’s General Services/Purchasing Department at the following numbers. (863)402-6527 or (863) 402-6528Note: All property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis. The HCBCC reserves the right to add or delete items from GovDeals’ Website at anytime during the Internet bidding dates above.Board of County CommissionersPurchasing DepartmentHighlands County, Florida May 13, 15, 20, 22, 2011

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Garage & 1200 Lost & Found 2100 Help Wanted 5000 6300 Unfurnished Houses 7320 Yard Sales LOST WALLET Brown ladies. $1000. LAKE PLACED 3/1. Close to Schools & Reward, no questions asked if found CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECH Mobile Homes Shopping. $600. mo. + utilities. $500 and returned. Call 863-385-0587 Part - Time / per Diem wanted for State dep. For more info. RENTED!!! of the Art Dialysis Facility. Call Peggy Having at (863) 382-9443 or fax resume to Mobile Homes LAKE PLACID 3/2 house in Sylvan (863) 382-9242. For Sale Shores. $700. per month plus first & 5050 last. $350. security, no pets, no smok- Ridge something FIRST BAPTIST Preschool is hiring for a SEBRING MOBILE Home for sale! 55+ ing. 2000 park. Low lot rent incl. water. 2/1,large PT Pre School Teacher, Christian, and Employment fun loving. Apply at First Baptist Pre kitchen/dining area with pantry, at- to sell School. 200 E Center Ave, or call tached Florida room completely inside Area arc 863-385-4704. living. 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Page 12A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 www.newssun.com Five-Day forecast for Highlands County National Forecast for May 20 TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Shown are noon postions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Seattle 72/49

Billings 56/47 Minneapolis A thunderstorm in the An afternoon thunderstorm An afternoon thunderstorm Sunny to partly cloudy A full day of sunshine 74/61 afternoon possible New York Detroit 70/57 92° / 69° 91° / 70° 92° / 70° 91° / 70° 90° / 69° Chicago 72/54 Winds: ESE at 6-12 mph Winds: SE at 4-8 mph Winds: E at 7-14 mph Winds: ESE at 7-14 mph Winds: ESE at 8-16 mph San Francisco 73/56 61/49 Washington Kansas City Denver 76/59 64/44 76/65 Jacksonville Pensacola 90/65 Los Angeles 86/68 70/58 Tallahassee Atlanta 90/61 86/63 Almanac El Paso Temperature Apalachicola 77/60 Readings at Archbold Biological Station in Lake Placid 87/63 High Sunday ...... 87° Gainesville Houston 88/75 Low Sunday ...... 55° 90/63 High Monday ...... 84° Daytona Beach Miami Low Monday ...... 57° Regional Summary 84/66 88/76 More humid with sunshine mixing with some clouds Ocala High Tuesday ...... 86° 92/64 Low Tuesday ...... 51° today; a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Chance for a thunderstorm this evening. A thunderstorm tomorrow High Wednesday ...... 87° afternoon. Sunday: an afternoon thunderstorm possible. Low Wednesday ...... 48° Orlando Heat Index 90/68 For 3 p.m. today National Summary Relative humidity ...... 39% The presence of a stubborn storm system will once again ignite showers and thunderstorms across the Northeast Expected air temperature ...... 90° and Carolinas today. Very warm air engulfi ng the South will also help spark spotty afternoon thunderstorms across the Florida Peninsula. In addition to the heat, residents in the fl ood-ravaged lower Mississippi Valley will have to Makes it feel like ...... 91° Avon Park Clearwater Tampa Barometer 91/72 89/72 endure higher humidity. As a slow-moving storm system crawls out of the Rockies and clashes with that steamy 92/69 air, strong and thunderstorms will rattle the southern and central Plains. Monday ...... 29.79 Winter Haven Tuesday ...... 29.83 Sebring 92/70 Wednesday ...... 30.00 92/69 St. Petersburg U.S. Cities 90/71 Precipitation Lorida Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. Monday ...... 0.00” Okeechobee 90/70 Sarasota City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Tuesday ...... 0.00” Lake Placid 90/71 87/69 Wednesday ...... 0.00” 91/68 Albuquerque 73/51/s 76/53/s 80/54/pc Los Angeles 70/58/pc 71/57/pc 69/57/pc Month to date ...... 3.55” Brighton Atlanta 86/63/s 90/66/s 90/66/s Louisville 84/64/pc 89/67/t 86/69/pc Baltimore 76/56/t 80/58/pc 83/62/pc Memphis 86/70/pc 87/69/t 86/70/pc Year to date ...... 13.58” 89/68 Fort Myers West Palm Beach Birmingham 88/65/s 91/65/pc 88/67/s Milwaukee 68/52/pc 71/57/t 77/60/pc 91/72 86/75 Boston 65/53/sh 67/49/t 57/49/pc Minneapolis 74/61/c 77/61/t 79/58/c Tides Charlotte 84/58/pc 87/62/s 92/65/pc Nashville 86/64/pc 89/65/t 87/67/pc Readings at St. Petersburg Cheyenne 57/42/t 65/42/t 72/44/pc New Orleans 87/73/s 88/73/s 88/72/pc High ...... 3:42 p.m. Chicago 73/56/pc 75/62/t 80/62/pc New York City 70/57/t 76/60/t 70/58/pc Low ...... none Cleveland 72/50/pc 74/58/pc 77/60/pc Norfolk 76/62/t 78/63/pc 81/67/s High ...... none Venus Fort Lauderdale Shown is today’s Columbus 78/55/pc 81/63/pc 83/65/pc Oklahoma City 84/61/t 89/65/s 87/68/pc Low ...... none 91/68 88/76 weather. Temperatures Naples Dallas 85/69/t 88/72/t 88/73/t Philadelphia 75/58/t 77/58/t 73/62/pc Readings at Palm Beach are today’s highs and 90/72 Denver 64/44/t 72/46/pc 78/48/pc Phoenix 86/67/s 90/71/s 93/70/s High ...... 11:34 a.m. tonight’s lows. Detroit 72/54/pc 75/60/pc 78/64/pc Pittsburgh 70/52/pc 78/58/pc 82/62/pc Low ...... 5:14 a.m. Miami Harrisburg 76/55/t 81/57/pc 79/60/pc Portland, ME 64/51/sh 64/45/t 58/47/pc High ...... none Farm Report Water Restrictions Honolulu 87/74/s 88/74/s 89/75/s Portland, OR 76/50/s 67/50/c 63/49/pc Low ...... 5:33 p.m. 88/76 More humid today; a thunderstorm in the • Even addresses may water on Thursday and Houston 88/75/t 91/73/pc 89/73/pc Raleigh 83/58/pc 85/62/pc 89/65/s Lake Levels afternoon. Winds south-southeast 6-12 mph. Sunday. Indianapolis 80/61/pc 83/63/t 84/67/pc Rochester 66/57/sh 75/54/pc 79/58/pc Expect 8-12 hours of sunshine with a 55% Jackson, MS 88/69/pc 89/67/pc 89/69/pc St. Louis 82/67/t 83/68/t 86/69/pc Readings as of 7 a.m. yesterday chance of precipitation and average humidity • Odd addresses may water on Wednesday Kansas City 76/65/t 81/62/t 82/65/t San Francisco 61/49/s 61/49/pc 59/50/pc Lake Jackson ...... 78.36’ 55%. and Saturday. Lexington 82/59/pc 85/62/t 86/64/pc Seattle 72/49/s 63/49/c 60/48/pc Lake Okeechobee ...... 10.57’ Little Rock 84/69/t 84/68/t 85/68/t Wash., DC 76/59/t 81/64/pc 84/66/pc Normal ...... 14.51’ • All watering should take place before 10 Weather History a.m. and after 4 p.m. Key West On May 20, 1982, Cincinnati’s eastern suburb 87/79 World Cities UV Index Today of Milford was swamped by 2.50 inches of Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, rain in just a half of an hour. Cincinnati’s aver- Florida Cities age May rainfall is 4.07 inches. Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Acapulco 91/77/s 91/79/pc 89/77/pc London 64/48/pc 66/54/pc 64/49/pc 11 10 Cape Coral 91/71/s 91/71/s 92/71/s Miami 88/76/s 88/77/s 87/76/s Athens 71/63/s 79/63/pc 78/64/pc Montreal 72/59/sh 72/55/pc 72/59/pc Sun and Moon Clearwater 91/72/s 90/74/s 91/73/s Okeechobee 87/69/t 87/69/t 87/69/t Beirut 72/59/s 74/62/s 76/65/s Moscow 72/53/pc 70/55/r 68/53/r 6 5 Today Saturday Coral Springs 87/73/s 86/75/s 88/75/s Orlando 90/68/t 92/69/t 92/69/t Berlin 72/55/sh 72/59/sh 75/51/sh Nice 74/63/s 75/63/sh 79/65/s Sunrise 6:38 a.m. 6:37 a.m. Daytona Beach 84/66/s 88/69/s 89/69/s Pembroke Pines 88/73/s 88/75/s 88/75/s Bermuda 75/68/s 74/66/t 75/65/s Ottawa 70/59/sh 76/51/pc 69/59/pc Calgary 68/46/c 69/53/sh 60/46/pc Quebec 68/55/sh 64/48/pc 66/50/pc Sunset 8:08 p.m. 8:08 p.m. Ft. Laud. Bch 88/76/s 86/77/s 87/77/s St. Augustine 84/67/s 86/69/s 88/69/s Dublin 55/46/sh 55/43/r 57/45/sh Rio de Janeiro 74/67/s 75/67/s 80/69/s Moonrise 11:30 p.m. none Fort Myers 91/72/s 92/72/s 92/72/s St. Petersburg 90/71/s 91/74/s 91/73/s Edmonton 72/48/s 79/50/sh 74/46/pc Seoul 69/59/r 66/48/sh 77/55/pc 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Moonset 9:32 a.m. 10:32 a.m. Gainesville 90/63/s 90/66/t 91/68/s Sarasota 90/71/s 89/72/s 89/71/s Freeport 86/72/s 87/72/s 87/71/s Singapore 86/78/t 87/77/t 89/78/t 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; Hollywood 88/73/s 88/75/s 88/75/s Tallahassee 90/61/s 93/65/s 94/67/s Geneva 72/57/r 75/59/r 67/53/sh Sydney 71/48/s 72/49/s 71/52/pc 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme Last New First Full Homestead AFB 85/73/s 85/74/s 85/74/s Tampa 89/72/s 90/73/s 90/72/s Havana 90/70/pc 91/69/t 91/70/t Toronto 68/55/sh 72/53/pc 70/57/pc Forecasts and graphics provided by Jacksonville 90/65/s 90/66/s 92/66/s W. 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By DAN HOEHNE ing that from a competitive [email protected] standpoint, his presence SEBRING Ð It’s less than might have pushed a few one month away and prepara- away. “We are scooting right tions are in full gear for the along with our numbers and Fifth Annual Heartland will exceed last year. We Triathlon to take place recently just had 45 entries in Saturday and Sunday, June one day.” 18 and 19. And while the ever-grow- And even with the recent ing number of racers will be news that two-time Ironman treated to a great competition World Champion Chris under the summer sun of “MACCA” McCormack south Florida, there will be won’t be on hand in person, plenty more than just the race he will still make an appear- to be a part of. ance via a video conference “Friday night we’ll have a call to address the gathered get together at Kenilworth crowd of triathlon partici- Lodge, from 5-10 p.m., with pants. live music, chips and dip, “You would think since we drinks, popcorn and race had (McCormack) coming to packet pick up,” Starr said. the event that the entries The Kids Race then kicks would have been in the thou- off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, fol- News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE sands,” event director Cherie Less than one month away, the Heartland Triathlon is gearing up for another standout event with a weekend full of activi- Starr said, perhaps not realiz- See TRI, Page 4B ties.

Red Elks break out for first win Devil By DAN HOEHNE of the second as Gus Grill ‘n [email protected] Lawrence singled to left and SEBRING Ð Getting that Nick Jones took a painful first win of the year can be a pitch in the foot to put two on Chill drawn out process, but when with one out. Special to the News-Sun it happens, the elation is let But Colon got out of it, AVON PARK Ð The loose. getting the next two batters Avon Park High School “We’re the youngest team out. Football Booster Club in the league, so it’s tough to Lawrence then came on in and sponsor Witham compete,” Elks head coach relief in the third and escaped Chevrolet will be hav- Ceasar Martinez said. “But a two on with one out jam of ing their first annual I’m all about improvement his own, getting a strike out Pitchfork Grill and and this shows we’re improv- and having catcher Gabe Chill event at the Avon ing.” Gomez fire behind the runner Park Community This was after his young at first for an inning-ending Center on Saturday, squad kept battling back for a pick-off. May 21, from 6-10 6-4 win over J.R. State Farm The momentum of the p.m. Tuesday night. momentous inning-ender car- Tickets are $100 per State Farm had just come ried over as Thomas singled couple for appetizers, off extending the potent Pool with one out in the bottom of rib-eye steak and Paradise team the farthest the third and Logan Gregis shrimp, with a drink they had been all year drew a walk with Doty now package available for Monday night and took the on the bump. an additional $10. early lead in this Dixie Some pitches got away, Live entertainment Ozone contest. with Doty battling control News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE will be provided by the Brendan Doty got plunked early in the inning, and Dahlin Stanton gets the tag down on this JR State Farm runner as the Elks notched their Shady Creek Outlaws to lead things off in the top of Thomas came around to tie first win of the season Tuesday night in Dixie League Ozone play. with Don Elwell serv- the first and soon stole sec- the game. ing as the Master of they’d stick around Monday Doty was hit by a pitch for He soon advanced to third ond. Gregis was erased on a Ceremonies. night and did so again as Jose the second time in the game. on a wild pitch, and one out Alex Colon then came fielder’s choice, but an alert Throughout the Rivera walked to start the He soon stole second and later, came in on a wild pitch through with an RBI single Hunter Martinez got himself night, drawings will be fourth. when the throw got away, as Martinez was drawing a for the early 1-0 lead. into scoring position by high- made for $100 give- He then stole second and advanced to third, allowing walk, to re-tie the game. Colon then took to the tailing it to second while the aways, with the came in on Danny Cardoso’s him to come in on Colon’s Gomez then came through mound and worked around a rundown ensued. evening culminating in single. ground-out to the right side with the game-winner, rip- lead-off walk to Trevor Gomez then belted one off a drawing for $1,000. With Cardoso soon on for a 4-3 lead. ping a double into the left- Thomas to retire the side. the left-field fence to score Checks can be made third, a pick-off attempt got But the Elks had one last center field gap to bring Thomas then kept the Elks Martinez before stealing sec- out to the Avon Park away and brought him in for rally in them, just in the nick Martinez in, before soon in the game with his turn on ond and third. High School Football a 3-3 tie. of time, as it would turn out. coming in himself on a the mound, going one, two, When the throw attempt to Booster Club. The Elks went scoreless in Thomas lead off the bot- Lawrence grounder. three in the second. get him at third got away, All proceeds will go the bottom of the fourth and tom of the fifth, beating out And at that point, the time The orange-clad young- Gomez kept on going to to benefit the Red State Farm added one more an infield single and stealing limit had been reached and sters then looked to get back home to put the Elks up 3-1. Devil football program. in the top of the fifth when second. into the game in the bottom But State Farm showed See DIXIE, Page 4B For further informa- tion call Avon Park football coach Andy Bonjokian at 781-7901.

James owns crunch time as Heat top Bulls in Game 2 Today in By ANDREW SELIG- Coming off a lopsided loss 15 points on 5-for-15 shoot- Baseball History MAN in Game 1, they recovered in ing while being harassed by Associated Press crunch time — thanks in Luol Deng in Game 1. May 20 CHICAGO — Right from large part to James — after Wade, coming off an 18- 1919 Ð Babe Ruth the start, LeBron James made blowing an 11-point lead. point performance in the won a game on the it clear he was going to attack Game 3 is Sunday in opener, also had nine mound and at the plate. and no one was going to stop Miami. rebounds for Miami. He hit his first career him. James shook off a brutal Miami reserve Udonis grand slam as the Point taken. opener and took over late in Haslem, whom Spoelstra Boston Red Sox beat James came up big down the fourth, starting with a 3- called “an absolute champi- the St. Louis Browns 6- the stretch with nine of his 29 pointer that put Miami ahead onship warrior,” provided a 4. points in the final 4:27, for good at 76-73. spark with 13 points, and the 1962 Ð Chicago Cubs Dwyane Wade added 24 and He also had 10 rebounds Heat beat the Bulls for the rookie Ken Hubbs had the Miami Heat beat the despite a head cold, and first time this season even eight singles in eight Chicago Bulls 85-75 Miami outrebounded the though Chris Bosh scored trips to the plate. The Wednesday night to tie the Bulls 45-41 after getting just 10 points after pouring in Cubs swept the Eastern Conference finals at pounded 45-33 on the glass 30 in the opener. Philadelphia Phillies, one game apiece. in the opener. “We got that one that we 6-4 and 11-2. “It was a big game,” James “That fourth quarter is needed,” Wade said. “Now, 1999 Ð Robin said. “We felt like it was a going to epitomize this entire we go home and we’ve got to Ventura became the must win for us going back series,” Heat coach Erik first major leaguer to take care of business. This home.” Spoelstra said. “It’s an hit grand slams in both team right here is like us. The Heat can breathe a lit- absolute street fight for both games of a doublehead- They can win at home and on MCT photo tle easier after escaping with teams.” Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls fell flat in the fourth as er, leading the New the road.” a win and stealing home- It was a big turnaround for the Heat tied up the Eastern Conference Finals series with York Mets to a sweep court advantage. James after he managed only See HEAT, Page 4B a win Wednesday night. over Milwaukee. C M Y K

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NBA Playoffs AP Project Graduation Lake Placid High School Gymnasium for FIRST ROUND boys and girls in grades 2-8. AVON PARK – The APHS Project (Best-of-7) LIVE Camp will run each day from 8 a.m.-4 (x-if necessary) Graduation 2011 Benefit Golf Tournament EASTERN CONFERENCE SPORTS will be held Saturday, May 21 at 8:30 p.m., with the final day ending at Noon. Chicago 4, Indiana 1 a.m. at River Greens Golf Course. Cost of the camp is $65 and all campers Miami 4, Philadelphia 1 will receive a Dragon Basketball camp T- Boston 4, New York 0 The flighted, four-person scramble Atlanta 4, Orlando 2 ON TV costs $60 per person and includes greens shirt. WESTERN CONFERENCE fee, cart, lunch and prizes. Campers can bring lunch or purchase Memphis 4, San Antonio 2 In addition to the action, there will be lunch items at camp concessions each day. UTO ACING L.A. Lakers 4, New Orleans 2 A R mulligans, a 50/50 and raffles for pur- Drinks and other snacks will be avail- Dallas 4, Portland 2 SATURDAY Oklahoma City 4, Denver 1 chase the day of the tournament. able at a reasonable cost. ___ 5:30 p.m. NHRA – Summer Nationals, Qualifying ESPN2 The grand prize raffle is for a round of Half-day options are also available. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS 7:30 p.m. Global Rallycross Championship . . . . . ESPN2 golf for two at Doral Golf Resort and Spa. Call or text Linda Veley for details and (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Tee sign sponsorships are going for other information at 441-0299, or email Chicago 4, Atlanta 2 $50, for a sign and player, it is $100. [email protected]. Miami 4, Boston 1 BOXING For more information, contact Suzie WESTERN CONFERENCE FRIDAY Gentry at 446-7368. Help for Haiti 5K Dallas 4, L.A. Lakers 0 9 p.m. Joel Julio vs. Antoine Smith ...... ESPN2 Oklahoma City 4, Memphis 3 SEBRING – A 5K run/walk to support SATURDAY SFCC Summer Youth Camps CONFERENCE FINALS Haiti Bible Mission’s outreach to provide 9 p.m. Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal...... HBO (Best-of-7) AVON PARK – South Florida Panther educational support, orphan care and EASTERN CONFERENCE Baseball will be holding Summer Youth humanitarian assistance in Haiti will be Chicago 1, Miami 1 Camps from June 13-16 and June 20-23 Chicago 103, Miami 82 held Saturday, May 28 at Highlands COLLEGE LACROSSE for children aged 6-13. Wednesday: Miami 85, Chicago 75 Hammock State Park. Sunday: Chicago at Miami, 8:30 p.m. SATURDAY Each camp runs from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 Entry fee is $20 through May 22 and Tuesday, May 24: Chicago at Miami, Noon NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN2 p.m. and costs $80 per camp or $150 for 8:30 p.m. $25 the day of the race. 2:30 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN2 both. x-Thursday, May 26: Miami at Chicago, The run will start at 8 a.m. 8:30 p.m. Registration and sign-in begin at 8 x-Saturday, May 28: Chicago at Miami, a.m. with the camp to follow, including For more information, contact Tim 8:30 p.m. Baker at 381-0701 or Chet Brojek at 385- COLLEGE SOFTBALL baseball fundamentals, position instruc- x-Monday, May 30: Miami at Chicago, tion, station rotation, games, swimming 4736, or [email protected] to pre-reg- 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY pool time and a camp T-shirt. ister. WESTERN CONFERENCE 5:30 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN2 SFCC head coach Rick Hitt will serve Dallas 1, Oklahoma City 0 8 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN Dallas 121, Oklahoma City 112 as camp director with Panther assistant Lake Placid Youth Bowling Thursday: Oklahoma City at Dallas, late SATURDAY coach Andy Polk and members of the LAKE PLACID – The Royal Palms Saturday: Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9 Noon NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN2 Panther baseball team will be on hand as p.m. Youth Bowling League, for ages 7 and up, 2:30 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN instructors. Monday, May 23: Dallas at Oklahoma begins its’ new season Saturday, Sept. 3. City, 9 p.m. 5 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN Campers should bring their individual x-Wednesday, May 25: Oklahoma City baseball attire as well as a bathing suit The sign-up fee is $25, which includes at Dallas, 9 p.m. a shirt, and new bowlers are welcome. x-Friday, May 27: Dallas at Oklahoma and towel. City, 9 p.m. GOLF The camps will be held at the SFCC Bowling is every Saturday morning at 9 x-Sunday, May 29: Oklahoma City at FRIDAY Panther field at the Highlands County a.m. through December 10. Dallas, 9 p.m. 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Volvo World Match Play . . . . GOLF campus in Avon Park. Weekly cost is $11 and includes three NHL Playoffs 1 p.m. PGA – BMW Charity Pro-Am ...... GOLF For more information, call Coach Hitt games of bowling, shoes and the prize fund. 3 p.m. PGA – Crowne Plaza Invitational ...... GOLF at the following campus phone numbers FIRST ROUND at extension 7036: All Youth Bowlers are also eligible for 6:30 p.m. LPGA – Sybase Match Play...... GOLF (Best-of-7) Avon Park/Sebring, 453-6661; Lake reduced rate open bowling, though some (x-if necessary) SATURDAY EASTERN CONFERENCE Placid, 465-5300; Arcadia, 494-7500; restrictions may apply, and free bowling Washington 4, New York Rangers 1 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Volvo World Match Play . . . . GOLF Wauchula, 773-2252. with instruction on Friday’s from 4-6 p.m. Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 3 1 p.m. PGA – BMW Charity Pro-Am ...... GOLF Boston 4, Montreal 3 – must be accompanied by an adult. Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 3 3 p.m. PGA – Crowne Plaza Invitational ...... CBS SFCC Fun Camps For more information, call Frank 4:30 p.m. LPGA – Sybase Match Play...... GOLF Peterson at 382-9541, or Donna Stanley at WESTERN CONFERENCE AVON PARK – SFCC Athletics will Vancouver 4, Chicago 3 441-4897. San Jose 4, Los Angeles 2 host a Two Day Fun Sport Selection camp Detroit 4, Phoenix 0 on Thursday and Friday, June 9 and 10 for MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Sebring Spring Game, BBQ Nashville 4, Anaheim 2 girls and boys aged 6-16. FRIDAY CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Each day the camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 SEBRING – The Blue Streaks will be (Best-of-7) 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida...... SUN p.m., with campers choosing their own holding their annual spring Blue and EASTERN CONFERENCE 7 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Boston ...... WGN Tampa Bay 4, Washington 0 sport, whether Beach Volleyball, White game Friday, May 20, at Firemen’s SATURDAY Boston 4, Philadelphia 0 Basketball, Baseball, Softball or Soccer. Field, marking the first on-field action 4 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida...... SUN WESTERN CONFERENCE During the morning portion each day, under new head coach LaVaar Scott. Vancouver 4, Nashville 2 7 p.m. Regional – N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, Chicago San Jose 4, Detroit 3 campers will stretch, do plyometrics, Along with the hits on the gridiron, Cubs at Boston or Oakland at San Francisco...... FOX agility drills, work on strength and flexi- there will also be a fundraising BBQ with CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) bility, learn arm and body care and get pork and chicken dinners or a pork sand- EASTERN CONFERENCE introduced to the Fitness Center. wich dinner, including beans and Tampa Bay 1, Boston 1 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Lunch is then provided with the coleslaw, for $8 each. Tampa Bay 5, Boston 2 SATURDAY Tuesday: Boston 6, Tampa Bay 5 campers then delving into the sport they Also, any businesses, classes or groups Thursday: Boston at Tampa Bay, late 10 p.m. Chivas USA at L.A. Galaxy ...... ESPN2 chose and wrapping it up with activities with five or more orders, meals will be Saturday: Boston at Tampa Bay, 1:30 in the SFCC pool. delivered for lunch the day of the game. p.m. x-Monday, May 23: Tampa Bay at Registration and check-in from 8:15- Meals can be pre-ordered with pick-up Boston, 8 p.m. NBA PLAYOFFS 8:55 a.m., and pre-registration is not nec- between 4-6 p.m. on game day. x-Wednesday, May 25: Boston at Tampa SATURDAY essary as walk-ups are accepted. Cost for the game itself is just $2, with Bay, 8 p.m. 9 p.m Dallas at Oklahoma City ...... ESPN x-Friday, May 27: Tampa Bay at Boston, The rate for one day is $50 and $95 for no charge for parking. 8 p.m. Times, games, channels all subject to change both days. WESTERN CONFERENCE The camp will be aministered by SFCC A.P. Fishing Derby Vancouver 2, San Jose 0 Chicago Cubs at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida, 7:10 p.m. head and assistant coaches, with help Vancouver 3, San Jose 2 Tampa Bay at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. AVON PARK – The Avon Park Air Wednesday: Vancouver 7, San Jose 3 from SFCC student-athletes. L.A. Dodgers at Chicago White Sox, L.A. Dodgers at Chicago White Sox, Force Range Fish, Wildlife and Outdoor Friday: Vancouver at San Jose, 9 p.m. 8:10 p.m. 8:10 p.m. For questions or more information, con- Sunday, May 22: Vancouver at San Recreation Program and the Winter St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. tact Camp Director and SFCC Athletic Jose, 3 p.m. Minnesota at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Minnesota at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Haven Kiwanis Club are having their 7th x-Tuesday, May 24: San Jose at Atlanta at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Atlanta at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Director Rick Hitt at 784-7036. Vancouver, 9 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Annual Fishing Derby Saturday, June 4 x-Thursday, May 26: Vancouver at San Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Sebring Summer Swim for boys and girls aged 16 and under, Jose, 9 p.m. accompanied by parent or legal guardian. x-Saturday, May 28: San Jose at NATIONAL LEAGUE Major League Soccer Vancouver, 8 p.m. EAST SEBRING – The summer season for Registration will be from 7-8:30 a.m., WLPCTGB EASTERN CONFERENCE swimming is upon us as the Sebring High at the Outdoor Recreation office in build- Major League Baseball Philadelphia 26 16 .619 — 1 W L T Pts GF GA Florida 24 17 .585 1 ⁄2 School pool is open to the public. ing 600, with fishing from 9-11 a.m. with 1 New York 4 2 3 15 13 6 AMERICAN LEAGUE Atlanta 25 20 .556 2 ⁄2 Pool hours for open swim will be 6- weigh-in, contests, lunch and awards New York 20 22 .476 6 Philadelphia 4 3 2 14 6 6 EAST Houston 3 3 4 13 13 10 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-3 immediately following. WLPCTGB Washington 20 22 .476 6 Central Division Columbus 3 2 4 13 8 9 p.m. Saturday’s and Sunday’s – addition- Trophies will be awarded in four age Tampa Bay 25 18 .581 — New England 3 3 4 13 9 12 New York 22 19 .537 2 WLPctGB al hours will be added once school is out. classes with hot dogs, chips and soda pro- 1 Cincinnati 25 18 .581 — D.C. 3 4 3 12 13 18 2 Boston 22 20 .524 2 ⁄ 1 Cost is $2 per swimmer with big sav- vided by the Breakfast Rotary of Avon 1 St. Louis 25 19 .568 ⁄2 Toronto FC 2 4 5 11 11 17 Toronto 21 21 .500 3 ⁄2 Chicago 1 3 5 8 12 15 ings for frequent swimmers. Park and the Winter Haven Kiwanis Club. Baltimore 19 22 .463 5 Milwaukee 21 22 .488 4 1 Sporting K.C. 1 5 1 4 11 17 Central Division Pittsburgh 19 23 .452 5 ⁄2 A family pass can be bought for $50 for For more information, call 452-4254 or WLPctGB Chicago 18 23 .439 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE the first swimmer and $15 for each addi- visit www.avonparkafr.net. Houston 15 28 .349 10 Cleveland 26 14 .650 — W L T Pts GF GA tional family member. Detroit 22 20 .524 5 West Division Los Angeles 5 2 5 20 17 12 Kansas City 20 22 .476 7 WLPctGB FC Dallas 5 3 2 17 13 10 Swimming lessons will also be available Firecracker 5K San Francisco 23 19 .548 — Chicago 19 25 .432 9 1 Real Salt Lake 5 1 1 16 9 2 with four separate sessions throughout the 1 Colorado 22 19 .537 ⁄2 SEBRING – The 17th Annual Minnesota 14 27 .341 12 ⁄2 Colorado 4 3 3 15 12 10 summer for eight differents levels of West Division Los Angeles 20 24 .455 4 Seattle 3 3 5 14 13 11 Firecracker 5K Run/Walk is set for WLPctGB Arizona 19 23 .452 4 Portland 4 3 2 14 12 14 instruction, ranging from Adult Beginner, 1 Monday, July 4 at the Highlands Texas 23 20 .535 — San Diego 18 25 .419 5 ⁄2 Chivas USA 3 3 3 12 11 9 Parent and Tot, Fundamentals, Oakland 22 21 .512 1 ___ San Jose 2 4 3 9 10 11 Hammock State Park at 7:30 a.m. 1 Tuesday’s Games Introduction to Water Skills, Pre-School Los Angeles 22 22 .500 1 ⁄2 Vancouver 1 5 5 8 12 16 The annual run to celebrate the nation’s 1 Atlanta 3, Houston 1, 11 innings Aquatics, Fundamental Aquatic Skills, Seattle 18 24 .429 4 ⁄2 NOTE: Three points for victory, one birthday will feature plaques for overall, ___ Pittsburgh at Washington, ppd., rain point for tie. Stroke Development, Improvment and Colorado 5, San Francisco 3 master and grand master male and female Tuesday’s Games ___ Refinement, Personal Water Safety and N.Y. Yankees 6, Tampa Bay 2 Cincinnati 7, Chicago Cubs 5 Saturday’s Games winners, age group awards in 5-year age Florida at New York, ppd., rain Diving Fundamentals and Fitness. Toronto at Detroit, ppd., rain Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. divisions, technical tee shirts and plenty Baltimore at Boston, ppd., rain St. Louis 2, Philadelphia 1 New York at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Session I runs from June 13-24, session Arizona 6, San Diego 1 of ice-cold watermelon and other refresh- Cleveland 7, Kansas City 3 Los Angeles at Chivas USA, 10 p.m. II from June 27-July 8, session III from Chicago White Sox 4, Texas 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, Milwaukee 0 Sporting Kansas City at Seattle FC, 10 ments for runners. Wednesday’s Games July 11-22 and session IV from July 25- Oakland 14, L.A. Angels 0 p.m. Entry fee is $20 thru June 27 and $25 Minnesota 2, Seattle 1 Philadelphia 2, Colorado 1 New England at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. August 5. Chicago Cubs 7, Florida 5 from June 28 thru race day registration. Wednesday’s Games Columbus at Portland, 11 p.m. Water aerobics return as well, with cer- N.Y. Yankees 4, Baltimore 1, 15 innings Pittsburgh 5, Cincinnati 0 Sunday’s Games Tee shirts guaranteed to only the first N.Y. Mets 3, Washington 0 tified instructor Ricki Albritton, Tuesday’s Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 5 Toronto FC at Colorado, 7 p.m. 200 entrants, so sign up early! Boston 1, Detroit 0 St. Louis 5, Houston 1 Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. and Thursday’s from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Arizona 5, Atlanta 4, 11 innings Those desiring an entry form may email Chicago White Sox 1, Cleveland 0 Wednesday, May 25 Cost is just $2 per workout, or just $1 if Texas 5, Kansas City 4, 11 innings Milwaukee 5, San Diego 2 Colorado at New York, 7:30 p.m. [email protected] or call Chet Brojek San Francisco 8, L.A. Dodgers 5 you have the Summer Swim Pass – the first Minnesota 4, Oakland 3, 10 innings FC Dallas at Seattle FC, 10 p.m. at 385-4736. Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 0 Thursday’s Games Houston at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. class is Thursday, May 5. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, late Mail your checks made payable to Thursday’s Games Summer swim lesson sign up will be Minnesota at Oakland, late Washington at N.Y. Mets, late Transactions Central Florida Striders, along with the Houston at St. Louis, late Monday May 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and L.A. 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Friday’s Games Friday’s Games Snyder from Norfolk (IL). and to entry early as we always have a Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. FOOTBALL large turnout for our nation’s birthday cel- Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Dragon Summer Hoops N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. National Football League ebration. N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. MIAMI DOLPHINS–Named Matt Texas at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. LAKE PLACID – Green Dragon The race benefits the boys’ and girls’ Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Winston Southwest Region area scout. Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Promoted Adam Howe Northeast Basketball will be holding its’ annual cross country teams at Avon Park High Houston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Houston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Region area scout. summer camp from June 13-17 at the School. C M Y K

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Golf Hammock Byron was closest at plus-2. were Joe Austin and Ken Kirby. #4 at 15-feet, 7-inches. The Golfettes played Richie Eastep took first place in the Last Monday the Mezza Group The Men’s an event on Tuesday, B Flight with 54 points. played individual golf at Golf Hammock Association played on May 10. Second Place went to Joe Smith Country Club. Thursday, May 4 with Winning first place with 51 points and Larry Miesner took Joe Hyzny scored a plus 2 for first Claude Cash, Frank was the team of Pat third with 48 points. place in A group and Jim Gulick and Gallagher, Jack Kincer, Karen Speaker, The weather was great and the Love Pat Dell tied for second place. Maginnis and Bill Peggy Nicholson and Bugs are almost gone! Joe Martini had a plus one that was Brouhle teaming up to Helen Ochala with Wednesday, May 11, found the good for first place in B group while score a 40 for the win. minus-23; and second SpringLake Women’s Association play- Doug Haire and Billy Parr tied at minus Rich Loomis, Dick place, Frances Neil, ing an Individual Low Net tournament 1 for second place. Denhart, Fred Neer and Kay Conkle, Sally with only a few of our summer mem- Larry Holzwarth scored a plus 4 in C Dick Reaney came in Dworak and Annie bers. group to take first place with Larry second with a 42. Kozak with minus-22. There was a tie for first place in Lamparski taking second place with a Getting closest to The Morrison Group Flight A between Mary Cebula and Teri plus 2 and Gerry Geouque had a plus the pin were Ron played an event on Swisher, who both had 63. 1 for third place. Hesson at 14-feet, 3- Tuesday, May 10. Flight C was won by Rosie Foote Ed Northrup made plus 4 in D group inches from #2, Dave Winning first place with 69. that was good for first place and Sal Calvin to 9-feet, 1-inch was the team of Harold Margaret Mazzola and Jean Sboto with plus 2 for second place. from #4 and Hesson Kline, Cliff Steele, Tim Donahue both had 70 but Margaret In E group John Tyner had a plus 4 again at 5-feet, 4-inch- Thomas and Keith won second place on the tiebreaker for first place while Ralph Scharrf had es from #8. Kincer with minus-36. hole. a plus 3 for second. The Morrison Group On Tuesday, May 10, the Spring Bob Colandria and Larry Spry tied Pinecrest played an event on Lake Men’s Golf Association held a for third place with plus 2. The Men’s Monday, May 9. Two Man Team Best Ball competition Next Monday will be a shotgun start Winning first place on the Cougar Trail course. beginning at 8 a.m. at Golf Hammock. Association played Team and Individual was the team of Cecil In the A Flight, Jan Hard and Richie This is a co-ed group and is open to Lemons, Jim Cercy and Eastep won with a net 55 strokes. the public. Pro-Am Points Wednesday, May 18. Fred Evans with minus- Gene Hearn and Charlie Keniston Call Pete Mezza at 382-1280 for 22. were second with 59 strokes. more information. Larry Lamparski, Vern Gates and on Saturday, May 14. J.W.McCamic teamed up to total +10 Winning first place was the team of The men’s association played a In the B Flight, Gale Monda and Men’s Day Flights event on Saturday, John Scroeder came in first with a net Lake June West for the win in the team competition, Len Westdale, Tim Thomas, Gil Heier while Jim Gulick topped A Division and Bill Mountford with minus-26. May 7. 53; aided bigtime by Mr. Schroeder's A mixed scramble was played on with a +3. A Friday evening scramble was The winners were: Flight 1 - Tying own net 53; the best game of his life, Friday, May 12. Gates posted a whopping +10 to win played on May 13. for first/second places were Russ according to him. Winning first place was the team of B Division and Bill Ringo’s +4 held up Winning first place was the team of Rudd and Vince Boever with 66 each. Another hot game by Ed Clay (net Ron Hesson, John and Sue Ruffo, to win C Division. Tony Lankford, Dee Paul, Phil and Flight 2 - First place, Gil Heier with 63; 62) put himself and Jim Foote in sec- Norma Colyer and Gloria Huggett with The Men’s Association played Team Annie Kozak with minus-13. Tying for and second place, Harold Plagens with ond place with a net 56. 51. and Individual Pro-Am Points second/third places were the teams of 67. Flight 3 - First place, Keith Kincer On Thursday, May 5, the Spring Closest to the pin: (Ladies), No. 8, Wednesday, May 11, with Jim Peters, Linda Therrien, Jim Sisemore, Jo and with 62; and second place, Neil Purcell Lake Men’s Golf Association finished a Gloria Huggett, 9-feet-2-inches. (Men), Jack Litalien and Vern Gates teaming Dick Sherman; Len and Rhonda with 65. Flight 4 - Tying for first/sec- Two Day Pick Your Partner event on No. 4, Doyan Eades, 16-feet-10-inch- up for the win with +9. Westdale, Dick and Carol Long with ond places were Al Farrell and Harold the Panther Creek course with a Two- es. Joe Martini won A Division with +6, minus-9 each. Kline with 65 each. Man Total Net Score format. The men’s association played a Larry Halzworth won B Division with The ladies association played a pro Closest to the pin: No. 3, Gil Heier, The Day 1 format was a net 1 Best Men’s League event on Thursday, May +2 and Gates, Chuck Primeau and Bill am tournament on Thursday, May 12. 5-feet-3.5-inches; No. 5, Lefty St. Ball on Cougar. 11. Ringo tied for the lead in C Division Winning first place was the team of Pierre, 5-feet-4-inches; No. 12, Lefty The overall winner of A Flight was Winning first place was the team of with +4 apiece. Kay Conkle, Fran Neil, Jo Sherman and St. Pierre, 8-feet-8-inches; and No. 17, Joe Austin and Jay Payne with 56 + Claude Cash, Doyan Eades, Don Michele Koon with plus-12.5. Cliff Aubin, 26-feet-10-inches. 144 = 200 strokes for the two days. Boulton and John Ruffo with 37; sec- Placid Lakes Individual winners were: First place, Tied for second place in A at 202 ond place, Richard Loomis, Dick Carole McClay with plus-7; and second SpringLake strokes was Dwight Demitz and Bo The Men’s Golf Association played a Denhart, Jack Maginnis and Bill place, Fran Neil with plus-5.5. Bohanon (coming from last on Day 1 - One Best Ball on Even Holes and Two The SpringLake Women’s Golf Brouhle with 42; and third place, Ron The Morrison Group played an event 64 strokes to add 138 strokes on Day Best Balls on Odd Holes event Association played a Pick Your Team - Hesson, Joe Swartz, Dave Colyer and on Thursday, May 12. 2) and the team of Jan Hard and Jack Wednesday, May 11. 2 Person Best Ball Tournament on Bob Williams with 43. The winners were: First place, Lefty Hoerner with 60 + 142 = 202. Ed Bartusch, Bob McMillian, Cliff Wednesday, May 18. Closest to the pin: No. 2, Dave Third place went to Bill Lawens and Moore and Gene Ransom came in with St. Pierre and G.L. Heier with 57; and Winners of first place were Teri Colvin, 7-feet; No. 4, Don Boulton, 7- John Danko - 57 + 148 = 205 strokes. a -26 for the win. second place, Ed Mosser and Jim Swisher, Margaret Mazzola, Jean feet-6-inches; and No. 8, Bill Brouhle, The two-day winner of B Flight was A two-way tie for second saw Bud Cercy with 58. Tying for third/fourth Donahue and a blind draw with net 5-feet-8-inches. Ed Clay and John Schroeder who Snyder, Bruce Miseno, Chuck places were Harold Kline and Jim 117. A Scramble was played Friday, May scored 57 +142 = 199 strokes. Fortunato and Howard Ticknor card a - Cercy (draw); Harold Plagens and Don Second Place, with 119, were Mary 5, with Ron Hesson, Joe and Joyce Second place in B Flight went to 21, only to be matched by Jim Hays, McDonald with 59 each. Cebula, Carole Frederick, Julia Starr Swartz and John and Sue Ruffo com- Harry Lasiter and Bill Robbins with 56 Darrell Horney, John Goble and David The men’s association played a pro and Ruth Ann Payne. ing out on top with a 51, one shot + 145 = 201 strokes. Raciti. am tournament on Wednesday, May On Tuesday, May 17, the Spring ahead the 52 posted by Ken Rowen, There was a three-way tie for third Horney was closest to the hole on 11. Lake Men’s Golf Association held an John Haworth, Norma Colyer, Betty place at 204 strokes between Larry #13, getting to within 17-feet, 1-inch. Winning first place was the team of Individual Points competition. Billen and Don Boulton for second. Peter March, Gil Heier, Keith Kincer In the A Flight, Bob Hinde took First Miesner and Red Bohanon (58/146), Jo McCall was closest to the pin on River Greens and Brian Vanslooten with plus-11; Place with 48 points and Jan Hard took Wayne Nelson and Jim Foote (58/146) #2 at 7-feet, 6-inches, Billen was clos- and second place, Terry Lewis, Ed second with 44 points. and the team of Charlie Keniston and est on #8 at 3-feet, 10-inches and John The Morrison Group played an event Mosser and John Van Slooten with Tied for third Place at 43 points Gale Monda (61/143).

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Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 www.newssun.com Dixie heads Tri getting bigger and better toward Continued from 1B The Bash is free for those “No one will be allowed tourney time lowed by a Post-Race Party registered to race, $5 for to volunteer without doing with awards. non-racers. this,” Starr explained. “We Continued from 1B Saturday will also feature The big event, the Adult will have the volunteer the sixth inning could not an all-day expo with the Race, then takes place meeting on Wednesday, start, making that rally the Grace Bible Youth group Sunday morning at 7:30 June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the winning one. cooking up and selling hot sharp, when the masses Florida Hospital where the “You know me, just keep dogs, hamburgers and all ready to dive into Lake volunteers will sign their getting better every game and your traditional picnic type Jackson for the quarter-mile insurance waiver, get their good things will happen fare. swim, followed by the 14- information and pick up sooner or later,” coach “We will also have the mile bike ride and then 5K their T-shirts.” Martinez said. “Gabe and new paddle board company, run. The Heartland Triathlon, Gus had pretty good games Big Board Outfitters doing a Whether vying for a top growing in size and status – with the bat and our pitchers demo race with obstacle finish, or merely just to test where even when the top threw strikes. If we get con- course where you can stop yourself in getting to the athlete in the sport has to sistent hitting one-through- by and try out paddle board- finish, the Heartland nine and our pitchers can do ing for free,” Starr added. Triathlon promises to again cancel his personal appear- what they did, we’ll be able Saturday’s festivities fin- be bigger and better than ance, still will make the to compete.” ish up with the carb-loading ever. effort to be as much a part of And that first taste of vic- Pasta Bash, hosted by Olive And as with all big it as he can. tory can assuredly build the Garden, at Sebring High events, it wouldn’t be possi- “It is hard to plan,” Starr confidence and lead to more School at 6 p.m., where ble to pull off without the said. “So I just aim high.” – and it’s coming just at the McCormack will talk to help of volunteers. As does everyone who right time. those gathered in an online Those wishing to volun- takes part. “It’s something to build video chat from Austria and teer need to go the For more information, on,” Martinez said. “And I have a question and answer www.HeartlandTri.org and visit www.heartlandtri.org, News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE always say you want to be session as well. fill out the volunteer form. or call Starr at 386-2009. Brendan Doty reaches down to send this single to right playing your best come tour- Tuesday, though his JR State Farm squad would come up nament time, and it’s almost short against the Elks in Dixie play. that time.”

Panther Volleyball Camps

This summer the South Florida Community Sand: 11 -14 (4 days) Monday-Thursday, College volleyball program has more camps 8:30 -10:30 a.m. (Grades 9-12) $60 to offer than ever before. If there is a camp date that you could attend Indoor: 11-14 (4 days) Monday-Thursday, but the age group is different than yours 11:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 5-12) $60 please call and special arrangements could be –Attend Both Sand and Indoor camps July made. 11-14: $100 Individual private sessions for indoor and sand are available year-round. Indoor: 25-28 (4 days) Monday-Thursday Call/Email to schedule today! Morning Session (Grades 5-8) 9:30-11:30 June 2011 a.m. $60 Sand: 13-16 (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (Grades 9-12) $60 Afternoon Session (Grades 9-12) 2-4:30 Indoor: 13- 16 (4 days) Monday-Thursday, p.m. $75 11:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 5-12) $60 Contact Coach Crawford with any ques- –Attend Both Sand and Indoor camps June 13-16: $100 tions at [email protected], cell: July 2011 863-835-2377, or Office: 863-784-7037. Photo courtesy of www2.triathlon.org While not able to be here in person, two-time Ironman World Champion Chris “MACCA” McCormack will be addressing the Heartland Triathlon via video conference call from Austria.

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Continued from 1B can’t afford to go out and “I’ve been through a lot of play like this. We let them get Derrick Rose led Chicago battles with that warrior, and easy baskets, especially in with 21 points, only two of I knew it was time to put him transition.” those coming in the fourth in.” The Heat led by 11 late in quarter. Haslem continued to reit- the third before the Bulls Deng, the only other Bulls erate he was ready but under- pulled even in the fourth, but player in double figures, FLA LAWNRACING ASSOCIATION; James put Miami ahead for stood he needed to be patient. added 13 but had just four good when he hit a 3 with When the opportunity 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; 5/20/00 after the opening period. 4:28 left to break a 73-all tie. came, he wasn’t looking to Joakim Noah had nine He added a jumper to make score. points and eight rebounds, it a five-point game with 3:15 “I was seeing guys running and Taj Gibson provided a remaining. to the basket without anyone spark in the fourth with all of Gibson delivered a slam his eight points. putting a body on them,” he over three defenders and got said. “My focus wasn’t on Carlos Boozer, however, fouled by Wade, the same scoring tonight, it was was a non-factor with seven guy he delivered a poster- points and eight rebounds worthy dunk on in Game 1, to defense and rebounding.” and sat out the final 16:21. make it a three-point game Notes: Sporting various “We let one go, but it’s a with 2:29 left, but missed the piercings and tattoos, incom- tied series,” Deng said. “It’s free throw. ing Hall-of-Famer Dennis not the end of the world. James put back his own Rodman presented the game These things will happen. We miss and nailed a 20-footer to ball to a loud ovation before need to bounce back.” make it 84-75 with 47 sec- the opening tip. ... The Heat The Bulls missed countless onds left. stuck with their Game 1 line- layups and got outshot 47.1 The Heat looked as if they up and held out Erick percent to 34.1 percent. were ready to pull away in They were 3 of 20 from 3- the third, going on a 10-0 run Dampier, Zydrunas Ilgauskas point range and 16 of 26 at after Rose hit two free throws and Dexter Pittman again. ... the foul line. to cut it to 57-56 with 5:14 The Bears’ Julius Peppers got They had no answer for left. a loud ovation and waved to James down the stretch, Haslem blocked Rose and the crowd when he was either, and came up short dunked on Keith Bogans for shown during a first-quarter when it looked as if they a three-point play to start the timeout. ... The Bulls missed might find a way to pull this run and ended it with a their first nine field goals one out. vicious fastbreak dunk. before Bogans nailed a 3 and “We played a low-energy “I talked to him two days scored on a fast-break layup. offense, a low-energy ago, and there was a look in defense and the result was his eye,” Spoelstra said, ... Deng sent the crowd into a not good,” coach Tom referring to Haslem, who frenzy when he swished a 41- Thibodeau said. missed most of the regular foot heave at the end of the Rose put it this way: “We season with a foot injury. first quarter.

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Special to the News-Sun Among those prizes is Webber’s Athletic Department. SEBRING – Webber $10,000 for a hole in one on For more information, con- International University’s either Deer Run No. 8 or tact Bill Heath at 528-3775, Athletic Department will be Turtle Run No. 12. holding it’s Second Annual Other fun games include a or email at HeathWL@web- Golf Outing Saturday, May 50/50 drawing, Adidas ber.edu; Tim Desmarteau at 21, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun Closest to the Pin, Long (352) 267-7619, or email at start at Sun ‘N Lake. Drive contest, Beat the [email protected] Cost per player is $60 and Webber Golfer and a putting or Steve Rassel at 638-1431, includes cart, 18 holes of contest to win a flat screen golf, lunch, drinks and television. ext. 3114, or email at prizes. All proceeds go to benefit [email protected]. C M Y K

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Dear Pharmacist: Is it food sources is highly you happen to take a bispho- safe for me to take calcium bioavailable, and hasn’t been sphonate bone-building med- supplements? You said on shown to cause calcification. ication (Boniva, Actonel or Facebook that they might The BMJ study refers to sup- Fosamax), it can reduce lev- increase heart problems. plements and it begs the els of calcium so your doctor Why is that? question, as to what kind of may suggest this mineral for — N.R., Seattle, calcium supplements are to you, in order to restore lev- Washington blame? Are certain forms els to normal. Calcium is to better than others? This was be appreciated not feared, Dear Pharmacist Courtesy photo Answer: My post was not teased out. but take it only if you are Jon Beck, First Baptist Church of Avon Park, and Jean based on the April 2011 Suzy Cohen For the time being, if you deficient. Refer to my Drug Lund, Ton and Chad Lund Insurance, help serve during research published in the are at risk for cardiovascular Mugger book to see if you Florida Hospital Foundation’s Celebrity Dinner last British Medical Journal complications, or stroke, my partially explain their find- take a medicine that depletes week. The Foundation raised more than $18,000 with (BMJ) that linked cardiovas- suggestion is that you avoid the dinner. ings. it. cular events (think heart calcium supplements. Get Data from 13 different tri- attack or stroke) increased in your calcium from food Did You Know? Florida Hospital als (including 29,000 peo- older women who took cal- because it is highly bio- ple), consistently points to cium supplements. available; food-derived cal- People with Celiac disease Foundation’s Celebrity increased risk of heart attack Calcium is suggested for cium improves estrogen bal- or gluten intolerance are and stroke, uncannily associ- post-menopausal women in ance which protects bone prone to developing osteo- ated with calcium supple- Dinner raises $18,000 order to maintain or build mass. Eat lots of leafy porosis because they have ments (with or without vita- bone strength. Recently, greens, Swiss Chard, kale, trouble absorbing calcium min D). This is a hot topic, Special to the News-Sun Gullett, Union researchers looked at data kelp, spinach, lettuce and from food. and some physicians feel SEBRING — The Florida Congregational Church of from 16,718 women who broccoli. Tahini’s good too. strongly that calcium is the Hospital Heartland Medical Avon Park; Bill and Lisa were not taking calcium sup- I’m not a huge fan of dairy, Suzy Cohen is a registered phar- master mineral of bone Center Foundation hosted a Jarrett, Bill Jarrett Ford; plements at the start of the but this is certainly another macist and author of ‘The 24- health. I think we need a knock-out event and raised Andrew Katsanis, Grace famous Women’s Health option. Don’t forget the Hour Pharmacist’ and ‘Real good study to determine more than $18,000 for the Bible Church of Sebring; Initiative trial. They poured obvious, weight-bearing Solutions.’ Visit DearPhar what is going on. For sure, Heart & Vascular Center on Drs. Carmelita and Abe Lim over the data and found that exercise, which will reduce macist. com. This information is the calcium you get from not intended to treat, diagnose or May 12 at their second Carmelita Lim, MD and women who were already your risk of osteoporosis. 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Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 www.newssun.com HEALTHY LIVING FDA panel backs infant HRMC to begin using da doses for Vinci Surgical System kids’ Tylenol Special to the News-Sun pain, a reduced risk of infec- during surgery,” said David Associated Press SEBRING — On June 6, tion, smaller incisions, a Guerra, M.D. OB/GYN. SILVER SPRING, Md. surgeons at Highlands shorter hospital stay and a During robotic surgery, the — Federal health experts Regional Medical Center will quicker recovery. This surgeon is seated at a console said Wednesday that dos- begin using the recently method of surgery decreases a few feet away from the ing instructions for chil- installed da Vinci Robotic the patient’s length of stay at patient and views an actual dren younger than 2 years Surgical System to perform a the hospital. image of the surgical site old should be added to variety of surgical proce- “In our area, most patients while operating in real-time, Children’s Tylenol and dures for their patients. have experienced traditional through tiny incisions, using similar products contain- Courtesy photo The addition of the da open surgery, which has pro- electromechanically- ing acetaminophen, the H.A.L.L.O.’s Passive Exercise Program is open all sum- Vinci Surgical System is a duced large incisions,” said mer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and is benefi- enhanced instruments. popular pain reliever and major investment, a press Mahaffey. “With da Vinci, cial to men and women of all ages. The six table-top The system provies visual- fever reducer. release from the hospital traditional open surgery is machines are motorized providing calisthenics and high ization that is 10 times more A panel of Food and repetitions to individual muscle groups. said. Now patients will have quickly becoming a choice of Drug Administration access to the latest in robotic the past, as patients desire powerful than the human eye, including high definition advisers voted 21-0 in Presentation on Snapshots surgery in their own home- smaller incisions and a favor of adding doses for town, eliminating the need to quicker return to life’s activi- images and 3-D capabilities. children 6 months to 2 Alzheimer’s one in the community. travel. This new robotically ties.” The robotic arms can make years old to over-the- planned Tuesday The service offers six assisted surgical technology At Highlands Regional finer movements than the counter acetaminophen table-top machines which has a proven track record for Medical Center, the da Vinci human hand and the system SEBRING — Janice formulas. The FDA has are motorized providing safety and the surgeon is in will initially be utilized for allows surgeons to operate Jones, ARNP with Florida convened a two-day meet- calisthenics and high repe- control the entire time. gynecological procedures Hospital Heartland, will be four robotic arms with ing to consider changes titions to individual muscle “The future is now. We are with future plans to expand doing a special presentation unmatched precision and that will make the formu- groups. Movements not proud we are the only hospi- into urology, thoracic and a on “The Stages of steadiness. las safer and easier to use. only help to tone and firm tal in the local community number of other offerings as Alzheimer’s” Tuesday Guerra is a local OB/GYN The liquid formulas but also facilitate healing, that has the da Vinci Surgical an alternate to traditional from 4-6 p.m. at the with the Highlands Medical have never contained dos- increase flexibility, reduce System, as well as surgeons open surgery. Sebring Chamber of Group. He is trained on the ing information for chil- inches, improve muscle trained and ready to use it. “The da Vinci is a signifi- Commerce. daVinci surgical system and dren under 2 to avoid an balance and overall physi- The implementation of the da cant advancement for the Lisa Rodriguez, program will begin offering this sur- overdose and to encour- cal fitness. Vinci is further proof of our hospital, the community, and specialist with the gery in Highlands County at age parents to seek med- It takes about an hour to commitment to providing each patient. The System Highlands County Highlands Regional Medical ical attention for sick complete the passive rou- patients with the latest and allows us to perform the Alzheimer Associatio,n will Center. infants. Fever in children tine. The recommended use best surgical solutions,” said same delicate and complex be present as well with lots younger than six months is three times a week, but Robert G. Mahaffey, CEO, operations, but with For more information of information on can be associated with just twice per week will The benefits to patients who increased precision and about the da Vinci Surgical Alzheimer’s Disease. dangerous infections, like give you the equivalent of need minimally-invasive sur- improved dexterity. We can System, please visit Refreshments will be meningitis and pneumo- doing two hours per day of gery are numerous. Use of even see the weave of the www.HighlandsRegional.co served, and seating is limit- nia. calisthenics, without the the da Vinci translates to less suture thread we’re using m. ed. For more information, The FDA’s panelists danger of doing an exercise call Janet Tindell, LPN said the lack of informa- incorrectly. with Sebring Nursing tion contributes to confu- Call 385-1196 to sched- Cornerstone Hospice names Harley Services at 443-0747 or sion and can lead parents ule an appointment. Tania Urrelys with Sebring to incorrectly dose chil- HALLO is located behind Nursing Services at 832- Tri-county executive director dren. Acetaminophen- Highlands Regional at 112 0761. The Sebring related overdoses are Medical Center Ave. in Special to the News-Sun with our various communi- Chamber is located at 227 most common among Sebring. For other infor- WINTER HAVEN — ties to learn about the needs U.S. 27 North in Sebring. children younger than 2, mation about the organiza- Deborah J. Harley MSW has of our neighbors.” and have increased over tion go to been appointed executive Harley came to the past decade, according Hormones www.halloinc.org. Director for the Polk, Cornerstone Hospice after to FDA data. workshop set Highlands and Hardee region serving as Chief Operating Acetaminophen is New mental health serviced by Cornerstone Officer at Mercy Care of SEBRING — Dr. L. John among the mostly widely Hospice and Palliative Care, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Her 25- Pepper, D.C. is presenting support group to used drugs in the U.S., announced Pat Lehotsky, year hospice career includes a workshop entitled form sold in hundreds of for- president and CEO of the executive leadership in four “Balancing Hormones mulations and combina- SEBRING — Within the central Florida community- other hospices in Florida, Naturally” at Beef ‘O tions with other ingredi- last few months, Balance, based healthcare nonprofit including Daytona Beach Brady’s in Sebring on ents. Wednesday’s meet- Lives In Transition has organization. where she served as execu- Tuesday at 5 p.m. The fee ing dealt with a small grown in rapid demand. “Deborah Harley has done tive director of Hospice of for the class is $15, which group of single-ingredient Therefore, Balance will be a superb job during her first Volusia/Flagler. includes the presentation products, including J&J’s starting an additional men- year with us in charge of new Harley has a masters of and dinner. Harley Children and Infants’ tal health support group in business development and science in social services If you or someone you Tylenol, Novartis’ September at the we are proud to have her in administration from Case know might benefit from Triaminic, Prestige Emmanuel United Church the executive director posi- called Sacred Spaces, where- Western Reserve University this class, call 386-4325 for Brands’ Little Fevers and of Christ, in Sebring, which tion overseeing all opera- by she trained certified nurs- in Cleveland, Ohio, and a your reservation. various drugstore brands is located on Hope Street tions in Polk, Highlands and ing assistants in the utiliza- B.S. in social work from While safe when used (off Hammock Road). Hardee counties” said tion of special meditative Ohio State University. She as directed, acetamino- Amplified This group will be held Lehotsky, adding that “over music and gentler hand mas- lives in Lakeland and has two phen has long been sub- telephones on Tuesdays from 1-2:30 the past year Deb Harley has sage to create a unique envi- married daughters. ject to warning labels distribution p.m.. been adding value to our ronment for the comfort of Nonprofit Cornerstone because it can cause liver Balance is also working hospice mission, comple- patients. Hospice and Palliative Care SEBRING — Hearing damage when overused. with other churches and menting the organization's When asked what are her has provided care and servic- Impaired Persons will dis- Dosing errors with chil- organizations to expand strategic goals and we are goals and aspirations at es since 1984 to patients and tribute amplified tele- dren’s acetaminophen their services into Lake sure she will exceed our Cornerstone Hospice, Harley families facing life-threaten- phones to Florida residents products accounted for Placid and Avon Park. expectations in the executive said, “My intention is to have ing or life-limiting illnesses who have a hearing or 2.8 percent, or 7,500, of Mark Medick, BA, CAP director position.” us not only keep our position regardless of age, sex, race, speech loss, in the confer- the 270,165 emergencies For more information, During the past year, of leadership, but to make us national origin or religion ence room from 10 a.m. to reported to poison centers call 386-5687. Harley has been overseeing the best Hospice in our three- and may be reached at 800- 1 p.m., on Thursday at Nu- last year, according to the the implementation of the county region. I am eagerly 503-5756 or visit www.cor- Hope Elder Care Services, American Association of Community Cornerstone SALUTES! pro- looking forward to meeting nerstonehospice.org 6414 U.S. 27 South in Poison Control Centers. outreach events gram which identifies veter- Sebring. Overdoses can be ans of the armed forces to be HRMC; 3.639"; 3"; Black plus three; process, healthy Important: By appoint- Monday 1 p.m., caused by parents not awarded with a pin and a living ment only, call (941) 743- Caregivers Support Group, reading the label, misin- certificate to honor and rec- 8347. Crown Pointe Assisted terpreting the dosing ognize these men and Living Community, Sun ‘n instructions or using a women for their sacrifice on Lake Blvd., Sebring. spoon or other container HALLO offers behalf of our nation. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Health instead of the cup includ- Passive Exercise The program has met with Fair, Groves, behind ed with the product. such success that the HRMC Program Sebring Diner, U.S. 27, Panelists supported the National Hospice and SEBRING — Sebring; 10:30 a.m., Health FDA and manufacturer’s Palliative Care Organization H.A.L.L.O.’s Passive Fair, Lake Placid Meal 2x3 efforts to improve label- recently recognized Exercise Program is open Site, Interlake Blvd. ing for the products, but Cornerstone Hospice as a all summer on Monday, Wednesday, 9 a.m., some pointed out that the Level One Partner in the color Wednesday and Friday Health Fair, Avon Park proposed changes have NHPCO tiered campaign from 9 am until 4 pm. This Meal Site, Main Street; 1 been discussed at FDA “We Honor Veterans.” She Passive program is benefi- p.m., Health Fair, meetings since the mid- also created Cornerstone cial to men and women of Tanglewood, U.S. 27, 1990s. 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Atonement Church News Christ Fellowship celebrates pastor’s Lutheran Church, ELCA is titled “Soul and Body.” The keynote is from I SEBRING — The Fifth 60th wedding anniversary Corinthians 3:17, “...the Sunday in Easter temple of God is holy, Celebration will be led by And a new which temple ye are.” Deacon David Thoresen. The church is at 146 N. associate pastor Eucharist assistant/lector is Franklin St. Ed Graff. Special to the News-Sun The Labyrinth Prayer Christian Training SEBRING – On Sunday, Garden, on the east side of May 1 the congregation of the church, is open to the Church Christ Fellowship Church, community as well as the 2935 New Life Way, cele- congregation seven days SEBRING — Associate brated the 60th wedding per week. All are welcome Minister Casey L. anniversary of their pastor to do the walking medita- Downing will bring the and his wife, Rev. Eugene R. tion. message titled “In and Marjorie L Haas. In addi- The Labyrinth Prayer Destiny’s Way” at the tion, on that day they wel- Garden is patterned after a Sunday morning service. comed their new associate very famous Labyrinth in The Wednesday night pastor, Rev. A.J. Steverson France and is in memory of Bible study will not meet and his wife, Lillian. a former member, Kaitlyn on May 25. The Sunday morning serv- Gossett. ice was devoted to this cele- Eastside Christian bration with special singing, Avon Park Church Church speakers, a clown skit and of Christ LAKE PLACID — other fun activities. This was Courtesy photo followed with a luncheon in On May 1, the congregation at Christ Fellowship Church celebrated the 60th wedding AVON PARK — “Peace Wednesday evening’s adult the church cafetorium. anniversary of Rev. Eugene R. Haas and Marjorie Haas, as well as welcomed Lillian Covers All the Bases” mid-week Bible study and Pastor and Margie Haas, Steverson and Rev. A.J. Steverson. Rev. Steverson is the church’s new associate pastor. (Philippians 4:7), will be discussion time is an infor- originally from Illinois, have the message presented by mal setting with open dis- served in the ministry all of pendent church, is affiliated associate pastor, the Rev. A.J. Assembly of God churches Larry Roberts on Sunday. cussion and some time their married life. Rev. Haas with the Assembly of God. Steverson, brings a wealth of for many years. The Lord’s Supper is studying the Scriptures. spent many years as an evan- The Haas’s have been experience to his new posi- His wife, Lillian, is a tal- served every Sunday. The Sunday morning gelist throughout the United blessed with seven sons, 16 tion. After 22 years pastoring ented musician and will work The Sunday evening worship celebration fea- States and in foreign coun- grandchildren and 17 great- at First Assembly of God in alongside her husband in the service will be a Bible tures a traditional style of tries. He has pastored a num- grandchildren. Their family Lake Wales, the Steversons church. Having been active study from the book of worship music. ber of churches across the is scattered across the nation have made Christ Fellowship at Christ Fellowship for the Psalms. Communion is offered United States. Eighteen years and only a few family mem- their home church. past several years, the Avon Park Church of weekly. ago, Haas founded Christ bers were able to attend this Rev. A.J. Steverson served Steversons were a most wel- Christ is at 200 S. Forest Fellowship in Sebring. celebration. as the Presbyter for this sec- come addition to the church Ave. For information, call Emmanuel United Christ Fellowship, an inde- Christ Fellowship’s new tion of the Peninsular Florida staff. 453-4692. Church of Christ

Christ Lutheran SEBRING — The Rev. Church George Miller will deliver St. James Parish will host a two-fold celebration the Sunday morning ser- AVON PARK — This mon “Who Is Our Special to the News-Sun Welcome and Acceptance, which were The RCIA Team itself suffered the Sunday, Pastor Scott Witness?” with Scripture LAKE PLACID — It is with great joy later followed by the Rites of Signing loss of two team members recently – McLean will be preaching from Acts 7:54-60 on that the parishioners of St. James will and Sending and then, the Rite of the Deacon Phil Coniglio late last year, as a sermon entitled “No Way Sunday. celebrate their new Catholics. The occa- Elect, which brought the candidates to well as Ms. Joanie Wetzel, who died this but the Cross of Jesus.” The church is 1.7 miles sion will be held on June 12, Pentecost the Rite of Christian Initiation. It was at past year. Coniglio’s late wife, Anna, The church is at 1320 west of U.S. 27 on Country Sunday, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. this time, the Easter Vigil Mass, that the was also an RCIA Team member. These C.R. 64, east the Avon Road 634 (Hammock Road). Call 471-1999 or The Rev. Michael Cannon, pastor of St. “elect of God” received their former Team members will be honored Park High School. For James, will welcome the former candi- Sacraments: two received Baptism, First more information, call visit sebringem- in the presence of their respective fami- dates with their families, Godparents Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, three 471-2663 or search the manuelucc.com. lies, who will be presented with plaques and sponsors, as well as the RCIA Team. received First Holy Eucharist and Internet for christluther- memorializing the untimely service Honored guests will include the families Confirmation and two received anavonpark.org. This is an First Baptist of deceased RCIA Team members. This Confirmation only. The Sacrament of their loved ones devoted to the RCIA. LCMS congregation. Church Avon Park two-fold celebration is the first of its Reconciliation had been received a short The women of St. James will provide kind in the history of St. James Parish. time prior. In all, Fr. Cannon conferred a refreshments for the parish community Christian Science AVON PARK — Rev. The former candidates met in total of 19 Sacraments upon this group as it celebrates this occasion. Church Jon Beck will be speaking September and started the journey of the of either unbaptized or uncatechized If interested in the RCIA, do not hes- at the morning service and Catholic Inquiry Process. Before long Christians who wished to be in full com- itate to call 699-0466, or call the parish SEBRING — The lesson they participated in the Rites of munion with the Catholic Church. office directly at 465-3215. sermon on Sunday morning Continued on page 8B An open letter to our pastors Help! I’m overwhelmed

Dear Pastor: she soon became involved You had a great career but what they have to offer. If Have you, at times, won- Guest in that church’s youth activ- took a break to be a stay-at- The Marriage you cannot afford it, go to dered what to do with all Column ities and she eventually home mom. You wanted to Mentor the library and see if they the boundless energy of our Floyd Rider learned how she came to be bond with your children and Aleta Kay have any materials in your young folks who surround invited to the party. wanted them trained with field. If not they may be able Here are a few sugges- you each week? strong drink. The youth minister at to borrow from another your standards. You enjoyed tions I hope will help: 1) How often in the homes They lived in a dilapidat- that church had paired the library. You have not lost it but now they are growing Talk to a doctor about the ill of our congregation do the ed two-car garage outside young people and sent them your intelligence or ability. up and you find your career family member and see what parents hear the words, town. The building had a out “two by two” (this is It just needs rejuvenation. confidence has waned. resources are available as far “Well, Pastor says this or dirt floor. The toilet was in Scriptural, read Mark 6:7) Lastly, try to see your hus- During that time a family as getting help with their Pastor says that?” the bushes out back. There with these instructions: band’s point of view. Maybe member developed an illness care. There may be someone I am well aware of the was no electricity or run- “Find some unlovely person he just misses the woman he and you felt compelled to out of work in the health tremendous responsibility ning water. A bath was and do your best to fell in love with who has take care of them. Perhaps care field who would be our church has asked you to almost non-existent and she befriend them.” become less confident, more you were the only one avail- willing to come in for a few assume in trying to guide said to me, “I stunk!” I never got the name of burdened, less fun-loving, able to do so. It’s not that hours a week to take care of the youth in our midst. One day at school, she that youth minister, but I’ve more serious. Take time for you resent it, but there does- things like providing a noon It occurs to me that there was approached by two often thought, ‘What a con- yourself. There are inexpen- n’t seem to be any time for meal or read to that person are bound to be compensa- girls in her class and invit- cept he was teaching those sive ways to pamper your- you. while just making sure they tions that you may not be ed to go with them to a young people!’ self. Give yourself a confi- As for your marriage, it are safe. It is OK for you to aware of until years later, young people’s party at Oh, do you want to know dence boost. Go out to din- seems all you do is argue take a break. You need time or perhaps never. their church. what became of that young ner with him, or just share a these days and the kids are to de-stress. I want to tell you a true She said, “I was ecstatic, woman? sundae, and renew that beginning to act out in Secondly, find out what it story that was related to me no one had ever invited me Well, at the time she was spark. You’ll be glad you response to all the friction. would take to hone your by a young woman a few to anything!” The girls took telling me her story, she did. You feel ready to reserve a career skills. Take an online years ago. She said when her to one of their homes was youth minister of a padded room. What are you class or go to your local she was 13 years old, she and gave her a super bath, large church in Tallahassee! Aleta Kay can be reached at the- supposed to do? community college and see had a younger sister and a fragrance and all. Pastors, you just never [email protected] brother. She had never been in a know! Her mother had run off real bathtub before. They DESIGNER DENTAL; 3.639"; 4"; Black; tv incentive HIGHLANDS SHEDS; and left the family. Her loaned her a nice dress and Floyd Rider is a Lake Placid 1.736"; 4"; Black; father had a job, but much took her to the party. resident and a long-time 05/20/11 of his wages went for As you might imagine, Sunday school teacher.

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Church News RELIGION GUIDELINES: The News-Sun publishes religion news on and how the Bible instructs us. Listen Live on WITS-AM 1340 Fridays. On Wednesday morning, Pastor each Sunday to hear the worship Continued from page 7B Johnson will lead the group in the service. Call the church office for the evening service. The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for study of Revelation. information at 385-5184. The Wednesday evening services publication in the following Friday’s paper. On Thursday, t The Depot for church is downtown at 126 South begin with supper followed by Submit items to the News-Sun’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. week- breakfast and then returns to the Pine Street. The website is Bible study and prayer meeting, days; fax to 385-2453; send e-mail to [email protected]; or church for a short Bible study and www.sebringfirstumc.com. children’s choirs, and youth activi- then to a member’s house for a mail to Lifestyle Editor, News-Sun, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, ties, adult choir rehearsal and mis- work project. Heartland Christian sion programs (G.A.’s and R.A.’s) FL 33870. For information, call 385-6155, ext. 516. The church is at 215 E. Circle Church The church is at 100 N. Lake Street (with two entrances on Ave. For more information, call SEBRING — Pastor Ted Where do you stand in your belief? Children’s Church this month. Lagrande Street). For more infor- 453-6681 or e-mail [email protected] Moore’s sermon this week will be: The church has studies for all Lighting the candles during the mation, call the church office at “God tests our Faith” with ages, from infant through senior month of May will be Nina 453-3242. First Baptist Church of Scripture from James 1:2-8. adults on Wednesdays. Kunsak. Adrienne Diaz will be Communion is offered during the Placid Lakes First Christian Church of Avon with the children in the nursery First Presbyterian service weekly. The service will Park is at 1016 W. Camphor during the month of May. Church of Sebring LAKE PLACID — On Sunday, also include George Kelly singing (behind the Wachovia Bank). Call The Sunday morning sermon is Pastor Darryl George will preach “O What a Savior.” 453-5334 or e-mail us at firstchris- titled “Jesus Ascends Into Heaven” SEBRING — “The Promise” is the sermon entitled “Jesus: Love Tuesday night’s adult Bible [email protected] with any taken from Luke 24:50-53. the title of Sunday morning’s ser- For The Hurting!” with regards to study will be taught by Pastor questions or to request information. mon given by the Rev. Darrell A. Luke 4:31-37. Moore. The website is www.firstchris- First Presbyterian Peer. The church is at the corner of Wednesday night are the young tianap.com. Church of Avon Park Washington and Kemper Avenues First United Methodist adult and children’s programs in Placid Lakes. A nursery is pro- taught by George Kelly, Jon and First Christian Church AVON PARK — On Sunday, the Church of Sebring vided for all services. For more Amanda Armentrout and Toby sermon is entitled “Don’t Quit information, please call 465-5126 (Disciples of Christ) Cribbs. It features a free meal. Now!” based on Hebrews 12:1-2. SEBRING — The Rev. A.C. from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday The church is at 2705 Alternate SEBRING — At the Lord’s The choir’s introit is “How Bryant’s message will be “Love through Thursday or e-mail the Route 17 South in Sebring (behind Table will be Dick and Sharron Majestic is Your Name” and the Jesus - Feed the Sheep” with church at Publix), or call 314-9693. Look for Campbell. Communion will be anthem is “Where Will You Find Scripture John 21:20-25. This is [email protected]. the lighthouse. served by Sandra Laufer, Chris Jesus.” Confirmation Sunday where youth First Christian Church Baker, Carol Chandler and Sunday school is available for will be confirmed during the serv- Memorial United Gretchen Ames. The Call to all ages. Maxine Johnson, adult ices. AVON PARK — “Believe It Or Worship leader will be Walter teacher, continues the study of Family fellowship dinner and Methodist Church Not!” is the topic this week and Coley. David in II Samuel Chapter 12 in bible study is on Wednesday LAKE PLACID — LAKE next week too. Take a look at John Greeting the congregation will which Nathan rebukes David. evening in the Family Life Center. PLACID — A fund raiser for a 12:37-43 in preparations for part 1 be Clara Moore. Noel and Juanita Wendy Garcia teaches the youth Saturday evening at 6 p.m. is of the sermon “Believe It Or Not!” Roberts will be working with class and discusses issues of today Family Movie Night for everyone. Continued on page 9B PLACES TO WORSHIP

Places to Worship is a paid a.m.; Wednesday: Evening or the ministries offered, call 655- Aaron Snider, Youth Pastor. Sebring Christian Church, Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. advertisement in the News-Sun Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 1878. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 that is published Friday and p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: First Baptist Church, Sebring, a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; p.m. Phone 385-1597. Sunday. To find out more infor- 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow 200 E. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 10:45 a.m.; Awana kindergarten Marco Gallardo, Youth Pastor. mation on how to place a listing ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. through fifth grade, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; CHURCH OF CHRIST in this directory, call the News- ship.org. David E. Richardson, senior pas- Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. First Baptist Church of Avon tor; Rev. Joe Delph, minister of Wednesday: Student ministry, 6:30 Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening Avon Park Church of Christ, Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. youth and activities. Group Bible p.m.; Adult Midweek Prayer and service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Scott King Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blended Bible Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. APOSTOLIC youth minister; and Joy Loomis, Service, 10:30 a.m.; Mision under age 3 is available at all serv- classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing music director. Regular Sunday Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday ices. Provisions for handicapped Seasons, a men’s grief support Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 Greater Faith Apostolic schedule: 8:30 a.m. Orchestra Evening Worship, 6 p.m. and hard-of-hearing. Office phone, group, meets at 1 p.m. a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake rehearsal; 9 a.m. Library open; Wednesday night programs at the 385-0752. Wednesdays. Alzheimers are available at every service. Bible Placid, FL 33852. invites you to 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church Sunridge Baptist Church, Caregivers Support Group meets Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and come worship with us in spirit and Morning Worship; 11 a.m. begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered truth at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Children’s Church; 4 p.m. Evening Mother’s Day Out for children age and Valerie, across from Florida 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. classes for all ages. Church phone: Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Service. Tuesday schedule: 8-10 6 weeks to 5 years old. Becky Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, pas- Phone 382-6676. 453-4692. Wednesday. For information con- a.m., basic computer Gotsch, director. Call 385-4704. tor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; First Christian Church, 1016 Sebring Parkway Church of tact 840-0152. Pastor Larry class/Sonshine House; 7-9 p.m. Florida Avenue Baptist Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, Carmody. conversational English and citizen- Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon a.m.; and Sunday Evening Service, 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the ship classes/Sonshine House. Park. Mailing address is 710 W. 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Web at www.firstchristianap.com. Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We ASSEMBLY OF GOD Regular Wednesday schedule: Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Study, and Youth, 6:30 Our motto is “Jesus is First at First would like to extend an invitation 5:15 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6 Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. p.m.Nursery provided. For informa- Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, for you and your family to visit with p.m. Bible Study and Prayer; 6 p.m. Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, tion, call 382-3695. Senior Minister; Ray Culpepper, us here at Sebring Parkway. Our Christ Fellowship Church Adult Choir Practice; 6:30 p.m. chil- 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 Family Life Minister; Jon Carter, (Assembly of God), 2935 New hours of service are: Sunday Bible dren’s choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. chil- a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; Music Director. Bible School 9 Life Way. Bearing His Name; Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship dren’s mission groups. Call 453- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. CATHOLIC a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Preaching His Doctrine; and Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6681 for details. Primera Mision Wednesday night programs for 6 p.m.; Wednesday studies for all Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping Our Lady of Grace Catholic Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bautista, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. ages, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday Church, 595 East Main St., Avon Service, 7 p.m. Park, Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. Independent Baptist Church, all events. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas Regular Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., 5704 County Road 17 South, First Christian Church 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 5 p.m. McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil Bible Study; 11 a.m., Worship Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday (Disciples of Christ), 510 CHURCH OF Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 Service. Wednesday schedule: 7 School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 NAZARENE p.m., Bible study. 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), 0924. and 10:30 a.m. in English. First Baptist Church of Lake Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- First Assembly of God, 4301 Weekday mass at 8 a.m. Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. First Church of the Nazarene Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- sion-minded, King James Bible Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday Saturday. Religious Education way between Sebring and Lake Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday Placid). Your place for family, 655-1899. Bus transportation. 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; for grades K through 8th. friends and faith. Sunday morning Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 Sunday: Sunday school begins at worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just Thursday, Praise and Worship, Wednesday Family Night, (Adult p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- is provided for both services with off of Miller at the west end of Lake 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life June) “Where the old fashion p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 Wednesday. service at 6 p.m. Wednesday changing Bible Study for all ages gospel is preached.” Sunday p.m. p.m. Phone 385-6431. St. Catherine Catholic Church, evening service is at 7 p.m. with starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor School begins at 9:45 a.m.; 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing Allen Altvater leads the youth in Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; special services for children and address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL their quest to become more like Sunday Evening Service is at 6 CHRISTIAN & adults. Special services once a BAPTIST 33870, 385-0049. www.stcathe. Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting MISSIONARY month for seniors (Prime Time) and com. Very Rev. José González, p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the Ladies ministries. If you need any Avon Park Lakes Baptist V.F. Masses Ð Saturday Vigil, 4 ALLIANCE Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with church at 699-0671 for more infor- Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m.; more information, call 453-4851. youth worship in the youth facility, mation. Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, Spanish Mass, noon; Sunday The Alliance Church of First Church of the Nazarene and missions training for all chil- Maranatha Baptist Church Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- Family Mass, 5 p.m. (Holy Family Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake dren. Call the church at 655-1524. (GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd., cally based. Sunday worship serv- Youth Center). Daily Masses 8 a.m. Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Lake Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east and noon Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle Nursery facilities are available. Saturday. Confession: every services: Sunday School meets at Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. or first Friday 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Palm Street. (2 blocks south of a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer of the month 7:15-7:45 a.m., or by Worship Service meets at 10:30 Interlake Blvd) Lake Placid, FL Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week p.m. Classes for adult children and Time 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible appointment. Enroll your students a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 33852 (863) 465-3721, Email: service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered today for Catholic School grades meets at 6 p.m. (off site); for all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. www.fbclp.com. Pastor Brett Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., Pre-K3 through 5th grade. Wednesday Prayer Gathering Taylor. Sunday. Church phone: 452-6556. Morey, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald St. James Catholic Church, meets at 6 p.m. Bethany Baptist Church ices - Traditional Service 9 a.m., Webber and Associate Pastors 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake (GARBC) We are located at the Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael CHURCHES OF corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., Phone 382-4301. J. Cannon. Mass schedule: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHRIST IN route) in Avon Park. Join us Senior Sunday Night and Sunday Parkway Free Will Baptist Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- Evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 Christian Science Church, 146 CHRISTIAN UNION fee and doughnuts, followed with Wednesday Activities: Family din- Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. ner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reser- church where the “Son” always a.m. December thru Easter - morning worship and Sunday Community Bible Church - Sunday morning worship service vations required). Adult-LifeSource shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., school. Testimonial meetings at Churches of Christ in Christian begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening classes, prayer meeting, Youth Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 4 p.m. each second and fourth worship service is at 6 p.m. On Intersections, and Kids K-5- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 Wednesday. A free public reading Union, (Orange Blossom Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 room/bookstore, located in the Conference Center) 1400 C-17A ministry and the Catylist class p.m. Men meet at 8 a.m. every p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 a.m. church, is open before and after North (truck route), Avon Park. (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult Tuesday for prayer breakfast and p.m. on the last Sunday of each church services. The Bible and the Presenting Jesus Christ as the Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 women’s prayer breakfast is at 8 month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- Christian Science textbook, answer for time and eternity. p.m. For more information go to a.m. every Wednesday, both at the tor. Church phone: 382-3552. CHRISTIAN ‘Science and Health with Key to Sunday morning worship service, www.bethanybaptistap.com or call Family Restaurant. Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy the church office at 863-452-1136. First Baptist Church of Lorida with the National Association of Eastside Christian Church, are our only preachers. All are wel- 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Faith Missionary Baptist located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL come to come and partake of the Junior Church activities at same Church, off State Road 17 North of Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Sparta Road Baptist Church, 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 comfort, guidance, support and time for K-6 grade. Sunday School Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. for all ages. Sunday worship serv- (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. on County Road 621), 465-7065. healing found in the lesson-ser- Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning ices are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. mons. (Transportation available.) Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Preschool care is provided at the school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; evening praise and worship serv- Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. worship service. Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship Celebration with the ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation Wednesday evening Bible Study Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 CHURCH OF prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat youth activities at 7 p.m. Phone 386-5055. followed by adult choir rehearsal. provided. For information, call 382- Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise BRETHREN Fellowship Baptist Church, From September the AWANA 0869. and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL groups meet. First Lorida is the Southside Baptist Church God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” Church of the Brethren, 700 S. please come worship with us. Don 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, “Place to discover God’s love.” For (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 more information about the church Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor; Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; 452-0088. C M Y K

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Church News mation, please call 465-2422. Britta Copeland will be doing the service. given by the Rev. Dr. Desmond Walker. The Sunday school will meet in the Fidelis Scripture will be taken from Acts 7:55-60. Continued from page 8B Parkway Free Will Baptist Room. They will be studying “All Things mission trip to Costa Rico will be held at the Church New.” They will also be looking at the Spring Lake United Methodist youth building, the Lighthouse, from 10 a.m. Scripture from Revelation 21. Church until 2 p.m. on Saturday. SEBRING — The Sunday morning Bible Children’s Sunday school “The Kid’s Car washes will be offered for a donation lesson, “All Things New” is from Revelation Zone” will be in session. There is also a SEBRING — Spring Lake United of $5 and pulled pork sandwiches will be 21 (King James Version). Pastor Jim Scaggs nursery available. Methodist Church is at 8170 Cozumel Lane. available for a donation of $5, including a will bring the Sunday morning and evening Don’t forget “The Kid’s Zone” on beverage. messages. The Wednesday evening service Wednesday evenings after the meal. The Rev. Clyde Weaver’s sermon will be: The mission trip will take place July 8-17. will be praise, prayer and Bible study. “Christians Await Their Home.” Fellowship This fundraiser is open to the public. For Next Sunday evening, May 29, will be the Southside Baptist Church follows the service. information, call the church office at 465- end-of-the-month-sing and fellowship. SEBRING — The high school graduating 2422. The Way Church seniors will be honored in the Sunday morn- Rev. Fred Ball will preach at the Heritage St. John United Methodist ing worship service. Children’s church and a (traditional) Worship Service and the SEBRING — The Word of Life Singers Church nursery are available. The Awana closing Celebration (blended) Worship Service. will be ministering in music on Sunday dur- program will be in the evening service. Children meet at the Celebration service SEBRING — On Sunday, the Rev. Ronald ing the worship hour. The church is at 379 S. Commerce Ave. for the children’s sermon and then proceed De Genaro’s sermon will be “What Are We A movie will be shown at 6:30 Sunday, For information, call 385-0752. to the Sonshine Club House for the chil- In Christ?” taken from I Peter 2:2-10. May 29. dren’s service. Nursery is provided at all three services. Spring Lake Presbyterian The Way Church is at 1005 North Claude Burnett, pastoral assistant, will Church Ridgewood Drive. Church phone is 471- preach at the New Song contemporary serv- Sebring Church of the Brethren 6140. Pastor’s cell phone is 214-6190. For ice in Rob Reynolds Hall. SEBRING — unday morning, Pastor SEBRING — “Something Worth Dying church information and the pastor’s mes- The church is at 500 Kent Ave. For infor- Keith Simmons will be on vacation and For” is the title of Sunday morning’s sermon sages go to www.thewaychurch.org. PLACES TO WORSHIP

welcome. Come grow with us. Group activities (call for meeting [email protected]. Web site, special Children’s Church offered Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. EPISCOPAL Phone 385-0797. times and dates). Trinity Tots www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. during the worship service to help Christ Lutheran Church Avon Preschool (3-4years old): 7:15 a.m. Sunday Celebration Service, them grow in their spiritual knowl- The Episcopal Church of the Park Ð LCMS, 1320 County Road to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Nursery and Children’s Church. edge. UNITED METHODIST Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High Friday. License: C14H10020: Visit Weekly Classes, Christian Spring Lake Presbyterian with Holy Communion. Coffee hour School. Sunday Divine Worship is us online at: Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, First United Methodist Church, following services. Newcomers at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- www.vchurches.com/trinityluther- Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail ebrated every week with traditional anlp. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. [email protected] Web site: Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs minister transforming lives from Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 redeemeravon.com. The church is of praise. Fellowship time with cof- ordinary to extraordinary. second Thursday of the month, and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park fee and refreshments follows wor- NON-DENOMINATIONAL The Way Church, 1005 N. September through June. Board of Contemporary Worship in the FLC (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake ship. Come worship and fellowship Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 Boulevard, across from Wells with us. For information call Pastor Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 school and worship service at 9 Monday of the month. Choir and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth Dodge.) Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see Hammock Road, Sebring, FL a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- rehearses at 7 p.m. each Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays St. Agnes Episcopal Church, christlutheranavonpark.org. 33872. Sunday: American Sign ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Wednesday, September through with Rick Heilig, youth director. Faith Lutheran Church Ð Language: First Worship sermon, Way is a church family who gathers 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL April. Presbyterian Women meet at The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, songs signed first and second for contemporary worship, teaching 33870. Sunday Services: Holy 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the service is broadcast over WITS Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, Worship services. First Worship of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- month. Organist: Richard Wedig. 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek Faith Child Development Center, service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship ship. Come early and stay after for Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. available at all services. service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. 385-3232. Gary Kindle, Pastor; Lea service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to fellowship time. Child care and chil- Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, First United Methodist Church, Sunday School for all ages at 9 Ann Curry, Parish Nurse. Worship 2 years old) and Sunday school dren’s church are provided. [email protected], 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. services: 8 a.m. Sunday; Sunday classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Web site, http://slpc.embarq Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. school for children and adult Bible p.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m. Way Ð A place for you. Office space.com. James Weiss, Pastor, Sunday service ends. Wednesday: Adult classes is 9:15 a.m.; and Praise Wednesday: Children, ages 4 Phone:471-6140, Church Cell School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are worship service, 10:30 a.m. years to fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, Phone:381-6190. Email: theway a.m. Bible study third Tuesday of always welcome. The Rev. Jim Sunday. Communion is served the 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. [email protected]. Web site: SEVENTH-DAY Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- first and third and fifth Sunday of Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy www.TheWayChurch.org ADVENTIST every month at 6 p.m. Prayer 7649, for more information. the month. Sunday worship service McQuaid, associate pastor. Web Shawl Ministry on the second and St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal is broadcast on WITS 1340 AM at 8 site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Avon Park Seventh-day fourth Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake a.m. each Sunday. Educational office 385-1024. PRESBYTERIAN Adventist Church, 1410 West for women who love God and cro- Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- opportunities include weekly adult Calvary Church, 1825 Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: cheting. Visit us at our church Web 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Myers, Bible studies. Faith’s Closet Thrift Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Covenant Presbyterian Church 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- site: www.fumcap.org. Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., Store (385-2782) is open from 10 33872; 386-4900. An independent (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., [email protected], Sabbath Memorial United Methodist 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through community church. Sunday morn- Sebring, 33872-2113. A School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- evening: Holy Communion with Friday and 9 a.m. to noon ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Congregation of the Presbyterian Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, Healing Service, 6:15 p.m. Child Saturday. All are warmly welcome 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- Church in America. Worship servic- Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. care available at the 8 a.m. and in the Family of Faith. ship, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. es: Sunday morning worship, infor- Community Service hours on Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Come Good Shepherd Lutheran A small friendly church waiting for mal, 8 a.m.; regular, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 assistant. Sunday schedule: see what makes us different. Church (AALC) American your visit. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 Association of Lutheran Christian Training Ministries evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday the first Sunday of each month. a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, Churches, 4348 Schumacher Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Senior Pastor Paul Boling; and 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Worship GRACE BRETHREN Road, Sebring, one mile west of County Road 17 on Simpson Youth Group and Kids Quest, 5:30- Associate Pastor Kameron Service at 10:45 a.m.; New Song Wal-Mart. James Weed, pastor. Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m. DeVasher. Walker Memorial worship service at 10:45 a.m. Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Worship Service, 9 a.m. Sunday. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; Academy Christian School offering Loving nursery care provided every Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- Bible Study, 11 a.m. Nursery pro- p.m. A nursery and children’s e-mail: [email protected]; Web education for kindergarten through Sunday morning. Youth Fellowship, 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior vided. Social activities: Choir, church are provided. The church is site: www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. 5 p.m. Bible Fellowship Class, 6 pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- part of Christian International Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: Website is www.discoverjesus.org p.m. (October-May only). We offer 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 1163. Ministries Network, a full gospel, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Sebring Seventh-Day Christ-centered Sunday school services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid New Life Evangelical Lutheran non-denominational ministry. Linda Thursday. Adventist Church, 2106 N. State classes, youth programs, Bible City” Children’s Ministry throughout Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a M. Downing, minister: Phone, 314- First Presbyterian Church Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. studies, book studies and Christian all services, and there are variosu Congregation of the Evangelical 0482, [email protected]. ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. fellowship. We are a congregation other classes for teens, married Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship Casey L. Downing, associate min- entrances on LaGrande), Avon Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- that want to know Christ and make couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible with the Wisconsin Evangelical ister: Phone, 385-8171, caseydown Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Him known. Call the church office studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday [email protected]. Web site is The Rev. Robert Johnson is the Community service: every Monday at 465-2422 or check out our Care, Preschool and After-School Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 www.christiantrainingministries.net pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. church Web site at www.memori- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For a.m. For more information, call Grace Bible Church, 4541 Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. alumc.com. registration call: 385-3111). Check Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or Thunderbird Road, (second church Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 Pastor Amado Luzbet. St. John United Methodist us out on the Web at www.sebring- visit the Web site at www.newlife on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, grace.org. sebring.com. 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. Resurrection Lutheran Church pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. business meeting, 1 p.m. second THE CHURCH OF Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday INTERDENOMINATIONAL Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible Wednesday; Sarah Circle business LATTER DAY SAINTS Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Grodzinski. Early Sunday service, Academy Adult Investigating Truth; meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; World Harvest and Restoration 8 a.., Sunday school at 9:10 a.m. first and third Tuesday, Prayer Women’s Ministries Combined The Church of Jesus Christ of and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all Ministries, (non-denominational) and the second service at 10:30 Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand services. Phone 382-1736. 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL a.m. Coffee and fellowship hour fol- Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 Be a part of a warm, caring church Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) www.stjohnsebring.org 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- low the service. Midweek p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., family with traditional services, fol- 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Spring Lake United Methodist 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- College Ministry. lowing biblical truth. Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office www.GBCconnected.org First Presbyterian Church, Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. phone number is 453-6858. Highlands Community Church, ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, History Center (863) 382-1822. Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Trinity Lutheran Church - a casual contemporary church, FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday Sunday Services: Sacrament ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study W.H. Rogers. LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake meets at 3005 New Life Way. School, adult and college age, 9:30 Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World Tuesday: Youth Group (ages 11- Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- Thursday. Church office phone: LUTHERAN Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- classes. Small groups meet 18), 4-7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 655-0040. School director; and Noel Johnson, throughout the week. Church Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; choir a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: Atonement Lutheran Church minister of youth and family life. phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Nursery avail- Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview Worship schedule after Easter Linhart. able for Sunday worship. Call the first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 UNITED CHURCH Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, through December: Worship serv- Union Congregational Church, church office for more information p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, ice 10 a.m., and Education Hour, 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL and other classes. Rev. Darrell A. and Girls, second and fourth OF CHRIST third and fifth Sunday each month, 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for 33825. Sunday worship services Peer, pastor. Gail Sparks, director Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Emmanuel United Church of and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- January through Easter: Worship are at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in of youth ministry. Christ, ond and fourth Sunday of each service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., the Millennium Church. Sunday First Presbyterian Church, where God is still speak- month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir Education Hour 9:45 a.m. school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak THE SALVATION ing. 3115 Hope Street, Sebring, FL director. Worship service at 9:30 Traditional Service with Holy We also offer a Saturday service at Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The ARMY 33875 (1.8 miles west of U.S. 27 a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every Communion each first and third 6 p.m. with Pastor Tiger Gullett in Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; and Hammock Road). Sunday wor- Sunday. Coffee hour on the first Sunday. Non-Traditional Service the Millennium Church. the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- The Salvation Army Ð Center ship, 9:30 a.m.; Communion with and third Sunday of each month. each second, fourth and fifth Nursery/child care is available for ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- for Worship. Sunday: Sunday worship first Sunday of month; Council meeting on the first Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- all services. Senior Pastor is Bill tional worship is at 8:15, 9:30 and School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- Chapel Communion, 8:45 a.m. all Monday of month; Ladies Group ices Wednesday evenings during Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. A variety ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting other Sundays. All are welcome to WELCA meets at noon second Lent and Advent. Call church office page at www.weareunion.org. All of Sunday school classes for adults and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible receive the sacrament. For more Monday of month with lunch. Bring for additional Worship times and teachings are taken from the and children are at 9:45 and 11 study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s information, call the church office at a dish to pass. Church Vegetable special holiday services. Other Manufacturer’s Handbook - The a.m. in the educational building. Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: 471-1999 or e-mail eucc@earth Garden Club meets as needed. activities and groups include: Holy Bible. Come join us. Call the church office for more Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- link.net or check the Web site Labyrinth Prayer Garden open Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; Unity Life Enrichment Centre, information about the classes ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., sebringemmanuelucc.com. No seven days a week to congretation Men’s Fellowship Group, Small new location, 10417 Orange offered. Nursery is provided for Sebring. For more information, visit matter who you are or where you and community. Like to sing? Group Bible Studies as scheduled; Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL babies and toddlers; while young the Web site www.salvationarmy- are on life’s journey, you’re wel- Come join the choir. Visitors always Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth 33875; 471-1122; e-mail children up to second grade have a sebring.com or call Major Bruce come here. GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE… C M Y K

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The Community Calendar pro- Julie for further information at Dance music in ballroom at served. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. taught by Llewellyn Rinald 465-7940. vides a brief listing of local 386-0434. 6:30 p.m. Dinner and dance is Call 471-1448. from from 9 a.m. to noon at I American Legion Post 74 clubs and organizations who I Harmony Hoedowners $10 donation. For reserva- I Avon Park Lakes the Cultural Center, 127 Dal open 1-8 p.m. Happy Hour 4-6 meet on a regular basis. It is Square Dance Club offers a tions, call 385-8647 or 471- Association has a pancake Hall Blvd. For information call p.m. Members and guests the responsibility of the group class in Lake Placid at the 3557. Smoke-free environ- breakfast on the third Saturday Dan Daszek at 465-7730. only. Post is at 528 N. Pine I to update the News-Sun on Sunshine RV Resort from 9-11 ment. Lounge is open from 1- of every month. $4 for adults, Lake Placid Elks Lodge St., Sebring. Call 471-1448. any changes in this listing by a.m. Friday. For more informa- 10 p.m. $2 for children under 12. The 2661 opens the lounge at 1 I Inerstate chapter of calling 385-6155, ext. 516; tion, call Sam Dunn at 382- I Sebring Moose Lodge clubhouse is at 2714 Nautilus p.m. Card games are played at A.B.A.T.E. meets the last send any changes by e-mail to 6792 or e-mail him at sam- 2259 serves beef franks and Drive in Avon Park. 1 p.m., and Bar Bingo is at Sunday of every month at The [email protected]; or mail [email protected]. Italian sausages served from 1 I Avon Park Public Library 1:30 p.m. The lodge is open to Blue Crab, 825 Ridgewood them to News-Sun Community I Highlands Social Dance p.m. to closing at 11675 U.S. has a free Adult Film Series at members and their guests. For Calendar, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Club hosts ballroom dancing 98, Sebring. For details, call noon. For details, call 452- details, call 465-2661. Dr., Sebring at 11 a.m. I Sebring, FL 33870. every Friday, October through 655-3920. 3803. I Narcotics Anonymous Lake Placid Elks Lodge March from 7-9:30 p.m. at the I Sebring Recreation Club I Heartland Avian Society New Day Group meets at 7 2661 lounge is open from 1-7 FRIDAY Senior Center on Sebring plays bridge at 12:30 p.m. and meets at 1 p.m. third Saturday p.m. at First Presbyterian p.m. Card games start at 1:30 I Alcoholics Anonymous Parkway. Dance the night table tennis at 4 p.m. at 333 at various homes or a restau- Church, 319 Poinsettia Ave, p.m. The lodge is open to One Day At A Time group away to the music of the Pomegranate Ave. For details, rant. Pet bird owners meet to Sebring. For information call members and their guests. For meets for a closed discussion area’s Big Bands. All club call 385-2966 or leave a name, share food and fellowship and Heartland area helpline (863) details, call 465-2661. at 9:30 a.m. Monday and dances are open to the public. number and message. take occassional field trips. 683-0630. More information on I Lake Placid Moose has Friday at Covenant Appropriate dress required. I Veterans of Foreign Wars Looking for other bird owners other meetings and events at karaoke in the pavilion. Presbyterian Church, 4500 Admission is $5 for members Post 3880, 1224 County Road to join us. For details, call www.naflheartland.org. Horseshoes played at 9:30 I Sun ‘N Lakes Blvd., Sebring. and $7 for non-members. Call 621 E., Lake Placid. Texas Sharol at 465-7350. Overeaters Anonymous a.m. Food available at 4 p.m. I For details, call 314-0891. 385-6671. Hold ‘em lessons, 2 p.m. For Heartland Horses & meets at 10:30 a.m. at First Open to members and quali- I American Legion Post 25 I Lake Placid Elks Lodge more details, call 699-5444 Handicapped Inc. provides Presbyterian Church, Oak . fied guests only. hosts a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. 2661 has lounge hours begin- I Veterans of Foreign Wars free assisted riding sessions Street, Lake Placid. For more I Loyal Order of Moose, at the post, 1490 U.S. 27, ning at 1 p.m. There is a fish Post 4300 serves pizza from for adults and children with details, call 382-1821. Highlands County Lodge No. Lake Placid. Cost is $6. fry from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $8.50 5:30-7 p.m. and music is from special needs from 9-11 a.m. I Sebring Eagles Club 4240 Shrimp also is available for per person. The lodge is open 6-9 p.m. at the post, 2011 SE Wednesday, Thursday and serves dinner from 5-7 p.m. at 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon same price. Open to the pub- to members and their guests. Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For Saturday at 118 W. College the club, 12921 U.S. 98, Park. Cards start at 4 p.m. lic. Tickets in the lounge on For details, call 465-2661. details, call 385-8902. Drive, Avon Park. For details Sebring. Music is from 7-10 Music outside Tiki Hut at 3 Friday night. Lounge hours are I Lake Placid Moose serves I Volunteers of America of or to volunteer, call Mary p.m. For details, call 655-4007. p.m. Lodge phone number from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For wings, fish and burgers at 6 Florida is a nonprofit organi- McClelland, coordinator, 452- I Sebring Moose Club 2259 452-0579. details, call 465-7940. p.m. Music provided from 7-11 zation in Sebring that special- 0006. offers line dancing lessons at 2 I Overeaters Anonymous, I American Legion Post 74 p.m. Pool tournament is at 8 izes in assisting person's with I Highlands Shrine Club, p.m. the first and third meets from 4-5 p.m. in second has karaoke from 7 p.m. until p.m. Open to members and mental illness. We are 2606 State Road 17 South, Saturday for members and floor conference room No. 3 at final call at the post, 528 N. qualified guests only. pleased to announce our Drop Avon Park (between Avon guests at 11675 U.S. 98, Florida Hospital Heartland Pine St., Sebring. Post open at I Loyal Order of Moose, in Center is open to individuals Park and Sebring) has a flea Sebring. For details, call 655- Medical Center, 4200 Sun ‘N noon. Happy Hour from 4-6 Highlands County Lodge No. with a mental illness 6 days a market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3920. Lake Blvd., Sebring. For I p.m. Members and guests 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon week from 11am to 3 pm. The country store open from 8 a.m. Twelve Step Study Group details, call 382-7731. No only. For details, call 471- Park. Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. center offers a welcoming to noon and pancake breakfast for Adult Children of dues, fees or weigh-ins. For 1448. Lodge phone number 452- environment where individuals served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 Alcoholics meets at 11 a.m. details on the organization, go I Avon Park Breakfast 0579. are accepted and feel comfort- a.m. Vendors are welcome. No first and third Saturday, at first to www.oa.org. Rotary Club meets 7 a.m., I Narcotics Anonymous able. For more information setup fee is charged for the building south of Union I Sebring Eagles Club 4240 Rotary Club building. New Day Group meets at 6 please contact Wendy at 863- summer months. Plenty of off Congregational Church, 105 N. I Bridge Club of Sebring p.m. at First Presbyterian 382-2022. road parking. For details, call Forest Ave., Avon Park. serves lunch at 2 p.m. at the (American Contract Bridge Church, 319 Poinsettia Ave, 382-2208. Parking available south of old club, 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring. Club) plays duplicate games at Sebring. For information call SATURDAY I Highlands Woodcarvers church. For details, call 655-4007. 12:30 p.m. at 347 Fernleaf Heartland area helpline (863) I American Association of meet from 9 a.m. to noon I Veterans of Foreign Wars I Sebring Moose Lodge Ave., Sebring. For details, call 683-0630. More information on University Women meets at Saturdays at 825 Sunbird Terr. Post 3880, 1224 County Road 2259 offers NASCAR racing in 385-8118. other meetings and events at 10 a.m. third Saturday at vari- (Community Center off 621 E., Lake Placid. Spaghetti the pavilion at 1:30 p.m. Bar I Buttonwood Bay Squares www.naflheartland.org. ous locations. For details, call Thunderbird Road). Call Bob dinner and karaoke at 5:30 open and kitchen open from 2- meets first and third Friday in I Sebring Bridge Club has 465-2581 or 452-2493. Seybolt at 471-6077. p.m. on the third Saturday of 5 p.m. Lodge is at 11675 U.S. recreation hall, Sebring. Early Bridge, ACBL Duplicate at the I American Legion Post 25 I Historical Society of each month. For more details, 98, Sebring. For details, call rounds are from 7-7:30 p.m., clubhouse, 347 N. Fernleaf, serves sirloin burgers from Greater Lake Placid meets at call 699-5444. 655-3920. I alternate Sebring at 12:30 Fridays. For 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the noon quarterly on the third Veterans of Foreign Wars I Veterans of Foreign Wars mainstream/plus/rounds are details or info on lessons, call post, 1490 U.S. 27, Lake Saturday of March, June, Post 4300 serves a meal for Post 3880 serves hamburgers from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Everyone 385-8118. Placid. Jam session is from 2- September, and December at $6 from 5:30-7 p.m. and music from 4-5:30 p.m. and plays is welcome to attend. For I Sebring Eagles Club 4240 4 p.m. The lounge hours are the Masonic Hall, 106 N. Main is from 6-9 p.m. at the post, poker at 5:30 p.m. at the post, details, call Larry Gow at 382- serves chicken or fish baskets 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members for a potluck luncheon. 2011 SE Lakeview Drive, 1224 County Road 621 East, 6995. from 5-7 p.m. at the club, and guests invited. For details, I Hot Rod Nights Cruise In, Sebring. For details, call 385- I Grand Prix Cloggers 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring, for a call 465-7940. meets from 5-8 p.m. every 8902. Lake Placid. For details, call Beginner classes are at 9 $4 donation. Blind darts is I American Legion Post 69 third Saturday at the Home 699-5444. I a.m., EZ Intermediate classes played at 7 p.m. For details, in Avon Park serves dinner at Depot parking lot in Sebring. SUNDAY Veterans of Foreign Wars are at 10 a.m., and call 655-4007. 5 p.m. and music is from 6-9 For details, call 441-3051 or I American Legion Post 25 Post 4300 Karaoke is from 5-8 Intermediate classes are at 11 I Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 p.m. 441-3086. Lake Placid has lounge hours p.m. at the post, 2011 SE a.m. every Friday at Reflection serving buffet dinner at 5-7 I American Legion Post 74 I Lake Placid Art League from 1-9 p.m. Live music is Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For on Silver Lake, Avon Park. Call p.m. Elks and guests invited. open noon to 8 p.m. Hot dogs has a class in Pastels/Acrylics from 5-8 p.m. For details, call details, call 385-8902. ENTERTAINMENT CBS unveils three new dramas, two new comedies for fall

By DAVID BAUDER Sarah Michelle Gellar, to its premiere on Thursday nights. a “60 Minutes” feature about getting advice from the after- written into the series, or AP Television Writer sister network the CW. Emerson plays a software this condition and is a con- life from his deceased ex- how Sheen will be written NEW YORK — CBS will “We needed another genius who has invented a sultant to the new drama. The wife, is also new to CBS’ out. introduce two brainiac crime night,” said CBS program that identifies peo- fictional investigator’s power schedule. CBS also took the unusual shows among its five new Entertainment President Nina ple about to be involved in of recall, however, doesn’t CBS will debut two new step of scheduling the come- series and is shifting “CSI: Tassler. “We needed violent crimes. extend to details about the comedies essentially about Crime Scene Investigation” “Schnursday.”’ It will displace “CSI: unsolved murder of her sister. odd couples — “2 Broke dy “Rules of Engagement” on and “The Good Wife” to new It’s a problem that CBS’ Crime Scene Investigation” “Unforgettable” will fill Girls,” about a pair of diner Saturday, a once-popular nights this fall. rivals would love to have. on the schedule. “CSI,” once the Tuesday time slot cur- waitresses, and “How to Be a night for TV that broadcast The nation’s most popular CBS was the last of the four TV’s most popular show but rently occupied by “The Gentleman,” about a refined networks have essentially network said it has more biggest broadcast networks to fading slowly, will move to Good Wife,” which moves to newspaper columnist and his abandoned to reruns and good shows than time slots unveil its plans for next sea- Wednesdays. Sunday. unrefined personal trainer. sports to save money. for next season. CBS is son to advertisers this week. The new “Unforgettable” Tassler called “The Good “Two and a Half Men,” The network is canceling benching “Undercover Boss” “Person of Interest,” a is about a murder investiga- Wife” “the best drama on tel- with Ashton Kutcher replac- until midseason, scheduling a thriller from “Lost” creator tor who has the unusual abil- evision, hands down.” ing Charlie Sheen, stays put “The Defenders,” “Criminal scripted series for Saturday J.J. Abrams and starring that ity to recall events from her The drama “A Gifted on Monday. CBS executives Minds: Suspect Behavior,” and even giving one of its old show’s former cast mem- life, like actress Marilu Man,” about a surgeon whose wouldn’t give any details “Mad Love” and “(Bleep) pilots, “Ringer” starring ber Michael Emerson, will Henner, who was featured in life changes when he starts about how Kutcher will be My Dad Says.”

Stars come out to say goodbye to Oprah

By CARYN ROUSSEAU six NBA championships dur- Associated Press ing the 1990s, told Winfrey CHICAGO — Oprah she inspires him. Tom Cruise, Millers 5x6 color Winfrey wiped away tears as famous for his couch jump- celebrity after celebrity sur- ing on Winfrey’s show, was prised her during a farewell there. Jerry Seinfeld wore a double-episode taping of tuxedo to give a comedy rou- “The Oprah Winfrey Show” tine. And Madonna said she that will precede her finale. is among the millions of peo- “Thank you is not enough, ple who are inspired by but thank you,” Winfrey told Winfrey. the crowd of 13,000 gathered “She fights for things she at Chicago’s United Center believes in, even if it makes on Tuesday night for her unpopular,” Madonna “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell said. Spectacular.” “For your love Winfrey announced in and your support, thank you.” November 2009 that she The crowd gave Winfrey a would end her popular talk standing ovation when she show after 25 years. first walked on the stage. Tuesday’s taping will air Then the stars came out, with May 23 and 24, before Winfrey’s producers making Winfrey’s final show on May good on their promise of the 25. biggest celebrities of movies, “You always had the music and television. power, and that is the mes- Aretha Franklin sang sage you brought into our “Amazing Grace.” Tom lives,” Cruise told Winfrey. Hanks acted as host for the The show highlighted evening. Michael Jordan, Winfrey’s charity efforts over who led the Chicago Bulls to the years. C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, May 20, 2011 Page 11B DIVERSIONS Co-ed can’t escape shadow of longtime high school rival Dear Abby: Dear Abby: My “Maya” and I 18-year-old son, competed through- “Kyle,” lives with out high school. his mother in a We shared com- nearby town. I mon interests — have always tried even friends, who to be a good would blow me father, but despite off to hang out countless phone with her. Dear Abby calls, visits and We were vacations together involved in speech and we never really bonded. debate and were nominated Kyle is a smart, nice kid, for the girls’ state team. I but he has no hobbies, no was deemed “too quali- friends, no girlfriends or fied,” so Maya got the interests that I have ever nomination. She ran seen. He rarely leaves the against me for speech pres- house except for school. I ident and I won by a huge haven’t been able to get margin. Then the coach him to engage in a sport or decided she wanted us to activity with me or show be “co-presidents” and any type of “normal” kid announced to everyone that behavior. MCT the vote was tied. I was He spent part of last Captain Jack (Johnny Depp), center, Angelica (Penelope Cruz), Blackbeard (Ian McShane) and their eerie crew land on an one-upped constantly. summer with me, and when island where they hope to find the fabled Fountain of Youth in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," from Disney. Later, to my chagrin, I I asked him questions discovered we’d be going about his life and wanted to to the same college. I was take him for a doctor’s New ‘Pirates’ sails told I’d probably never see exam (he’s never had one!), her because of the large he begged his mom to campus. Well, last semester come “rescue” him, which old familiar, seas she joined two activities she did. She refuses to dis- I’m involved in. We rushed cuss this and says Kyle’s By CHRISTY LEMIRE for a prestigious pre-law just shy. AP Movie Critic organization. She was I feel I must do some- At two hours and 16 min- accepted; I wasn’t. thing, but what? Maybe if utes, “Pirates of the As it turns out, we both my ex reads this she’ll lis- Caribbean: On Stranger want to go to the same law ten to someone else. Abby, Tides” — the fourth film in school and become corpo- don’t you see a possible the ridiculously successful rate attorneys. problem here? Disney franchise — is the Maya is pretty, popular — Daddy In The Dark in shortest in the series. But it and charming. I am plain Texas still feels overlong and over- and by no means popular. I Dear Daddy In The stuffed: needlessly convolut- can’t stand to lose one Dark: I certainly do. And ed yet, at the same time, more thing to her. After all had you intervened while phoned-in. Movie Review these coincidences, we’ll your son was still a minor, And the fact that this probably end up in the there might have been one’s in 3-D — because ‘Pirates of the same law firm. What can I some way to have had him everything’s in 3-D, silly Caribbean: On do to stop feeling so awful medically and psychologi- thing — does nothing to about myself as Maya con- cally evaluated. But he’s an liven up the action. Those Stranger Tides’ tinues to take away all the adult now. And unless he is three-dimensional digital Rating: PG-13 (intense things I care about most? willing to admit there is a effects mainly consist of var- sequences of action/adven- — Tired Of Second Place problem and seek help for ious swords and snakes and Dear Tired: Your high it, there isn’t a darn thing such being flung at our ture violence, some fright- school speech coach’s you can do at this late date. faces. ening images, sensuality obvious favoritism for If there are other male fam- Boo! Did you jump? and innuendo) Maya was terrible, and for ily members Kyle trusts, That’s not to say this sum- that I am sorry. But you you might try recruiting mer behemoth doesn’t have Running time: 136 minutes have allowed your feelings their assistance. its thrilling moments. Rob of being constantly one- Marshall (”Chicago,” co-starred together in 2001’s MCT Keith Richards stars as Captain Teague in "Pirates of the upped to become a self-ful- Dear Abby is written by Abigail “Nine”) takes over for Gore “Blow,” don’t have a whole Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," from Disney. filling prophecy. Van Buren, also known as Verbinski, who directed the lot of chemistry once they Stop concentrating on Jeanne Phillips, and was first three “Pirates” movies, have to actually stop and drags him aboard the Queen Frisbey), who’s been taken Maya and start devoting all founded by her mother, Pauline and his knack for choreogra- talk to each other.) Anne’s Revenge, the ship prisoner because her tears of your attention to your- Phillips. Write Dear Abby at phy comes shining through It’s everything that hap- belonging to the fearsome are required to activate the self and your goals. While www.DearAbby.com or P.O. in individual set pieces. An pens in between, all the Blackbeard (a constrained Fountain of Youth waters. good looks and charm are Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA early chase sequence, in chatter and the exposition, Ian McShane), he’s stuck (Don’t ask.) Ostensibly, this powerful assets, so are 90069. For an excellent guide which Johnny Depp as the that make the latest “Pirates” going along for the ride. relationship is intended to being brilliant, self-assured to becoming a better conversa- randy Capt. Jack Sparrow such a repetitive bore. Blackbeard seeks the replace the young-people-in- and accomplished in one’s tionalist and a more sociable escapes the clutches of the Depp’s performance, fountain after receiving a love subplot that Bloom and field. person, order “How to Be puffy, bloviating King which seemed like such a prophecy that he’s going to Knightley provided, but it’s Let the future take care Popular.” Send a business- George II (Richard free, goofy, inspired bit of die in two weeks. But the so full of banal angst, it of itself and you may be sized, self-addressed envelope, Griffiths), is expertly staged. work when the first film Spanish are after it, too. And feels a little too much like pleasantly surprised to find plus check or money order for Jack swings from chande- came out back in 2003, now so are the English, led by something you’d see in the out that she’s not in it. Or $6 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby liers and hangs from ropes, feels so dialed-down and Jack’s deceitful old nemesis “Twilight” series. if she is, that she’s no — Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box straddles moving carriages obvious, it’s as if he could Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). But surely that’s coming longer the focus of your 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054- and steers a cart full of flam- do it in his sleep. With the Did we mention that there in the fifth Pirates movie: obsession and you are 0447. (Postage is included in ing coal, and we’re right (unexplained) absence of are zombie pirates aboard sexy werewolves. BOTH successful. the price.) there alongside him every Orlando Bloom and Keira Blackbeard’s ship? The fact breathless step of the way. Knightley this time around, that they’re zombies makes FAIRMONT CINEMA; Similarly, a nighttime Depp’s Sparrow is now front no sense at all — I mean, 1.736"; 6"; Black; attack by mermaids — beau- and center — he’s almost the come on, wouldn’t they be 05/20, 05/22, 05/25 tiful, seductive, deadly mer- voice of reason — rather trying to eat the brains of the maids with razor-sharp teeth than the bejeweled and eye- living pirates at every oppor- — provides a jolt. Because linered clown riffing in the tunity? — and feels like yet what’s hotter than mermaids, corner, commenting in the another attempt to inject except maybe naughty vam- action. arbitrary weirdness in the pire mermaids? And the first As for the plot — not that place of genuine inspiration. time Jack crosses paths (and it matters, really — this time Also on board is a hunky swords) with his old flame the script from Ted Elliott man of faith with just the Angelica, played by a spirit- and Terry Rossio centers on right amount of facial scruff ed Penelope Cruz, it’s in a a search for the fabled named Philip (Sam Claflin), lengthy, fluid battle across Fountain of Youth. Jack has who falls for one of the mer- beams and atop barrels. no ship anymore, so when maids (Astrid Berges- (Oddly, Cruz and Depp, who Angelica kidnaps him and Fairmou Label sues Tim McGraw for breach of contract nt

Associated Press The label asks a judge in the nine-page Cinema NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim McGraw and lawsuit filed in Davidson County Chancery Curb Records could be headed to court over Court not only to force McGraw to turn in an unreleased album. new material for a fifth album, but also to 1x6 The independent record label filed a revoke an agreement between the two that breach-of-contract lawsuit last week against eliminated a sixth album from the deal. Curb McGraw, claiming the country superstar also wants McGraw barred from signing with failed to provide a fifth and final album that another label. A spokeswoman for McGraw met contractual obligations under their deal said in a statement Wednesday that McGraw by an April deadline. believes he has met the terms of the contract. McGraw turned in an album last fall called “The label is holding the album hostage “Emotional Traffic,” and a No. 1 single from from country music fans in an attempt to those sessions has been released. But the force Tim McGraw to serve perpetually under label contends the singer did not record the a contract that he has already fully and faith- songs on the album during a contractually fully completed,” an email statement from stipulated window, thus breaking the deal. McGraw spokeswoman Ambrosia Healy said. C M Y K 12BPAGE LIVING

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