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VOL. 101 | NO. 98 | $1.00 YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1919 An Edition Of The Sun Number of new cases falls in Highlands and the state By MARC VALERO Sunshine State, which County deaths were Highlands are 25-34 and the 33872 and 33875 inconclusive results and STAFF WRITER includes 12,925 Florida a 78-year-old female 75-84 with seven cases in (Sebring) area codes; 3 awaiting results. residents, 1,592 hospital- who had traveled to the both age groups. less than 5 in the 33876 There are no posi- SEBRING — The num- ized and 236 deaths. Caribbean; she passed In the Florida’s (Spring Lake) area code; tive cases reported in ber of new Florida cases Highlands had only away on March 24. Also COVID-19 Data and and less than 5 in the Highlands County for of COVID-19 dropped one new case on Sunday an 82-year-old male, Surveillance Dashboard, 33960 (Venus) area code. staff or residents of long- signifi cantly Sunday to after four new cases each whose death was not the FDOH has now The characteristics list term facilities. 791 after peaking on day on Thursday, Friday travel related; he passed included a Cases-by-Zip shows 9 positive cases in Statewide, the age Friday at 1,300 new cases and Saturday. away on March 29. Code listing for all 67 Sebring, 7 in Avon Park, 6 range for the highest per- and and hitting 1,200 In Highlands County The positive cases counties in the state. in Lake Placid, 2 in Venus centage (18%) of positive new cases on Saturday. there is a total of 35 cases include 21 men and As of Monday morning, and 10 are still listed as cases is 45-54, followed According to the num- including 34 residents 14 women within an Highlands shows there unknown. closely by 55-64 (17%). bers released Monday and 1 non-resident. age range of 0 to 85, are 5-9 cases in the 33825 A total of 272 Only 1% differentiates morning by the Florida Of those, there are 10 according to the Monday (Avon Park) and 33852 have been tested for between each of the Department of Health, hospitalizations and 2 morning update. (Lake Placid) area codes; COVID-19 in Highlands next three age groups: there is a total of 13,324 deaths. The age groups 14 cases in the 33870 with 232 negative results, cases of the virus in the The Highlands with the most cases in and less than 5 in each 35 positive results, 2 CASES | 4A West Lakeview Drive project would improve Thank You! Lake Jackson To ALL Of Our 1st Responders WILFREDO LEE/AP FILE PHOTO In this March 30, 2020, fi le photo Florida water quality Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news for Your Hard Work & Dedication! conference at a drive-through coronavirus By MARC VALERO testing site in front of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. STAFF WRITER Our Community Appreciates You! SEBRING — The West Lakeview Florida governor says infrastructure project/upgrade will address numerous failing drainage unemployment system systems and culverts crossing the roadway and damaging the road and now up to speed will correct the lack of treatment prior to going into Lake Jackson. By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Some areas of the project have and TERRY SPENCER ASSOCIATED PRESS defi ciencies leading to roadway failure, according to a summary of the project. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Improving the water quality of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Lake Jackson is one of the benefi ts of Monday that the state’s heavily the planned upgrades that encom- criticized unemployment system pass about 2.7 miles of Lakeview should now be able to handle the Drive from U.S. to Fairmount Lane, crush of applicants it is receiving as which is just west of Scenic Highway workers lose their jobs because of City Manager Scott Noethlich said the coronavirus outbreak. the City Council approved the con- He said the computer system’s tract with Civilsurv Design Group, capacity has been increased to Inc., Lakeland, which will be doing handle 120,000 simultaneous the engineering for the project. connections, about double the Angie Brewer and Associates, Inc., peak usage in recent weeks, and by Bradenton, was hired by Civilsurv to today (Tuesday) 750 additional state implement the grant portion. employees will be trained to handle This will get the project submitted and process phone calls. Private call for a state revolving fund, while the centers are also being contracted city explores other grant opportuni- to provide additional service. Last ties, he said. week, 3.8 million calls were made to The contract amount with the department, 50% more than all Cilvisurv is $225,000, but there is no of last year. estimate for the cost of the entire More than 520,000 Floridians have project, but it will be fairly large, applied for unemployment since Noethlich said. Since some of the March 15, compared to 326,000 in work is going to be grant eligible, the all of last year. city taxpayers are not going to fund ‘We are in a position where people hopefully as much as they would have lost their jobs, they are looking have otherwise. for relief and they were having a lot The rest of the funding should This Community Thank You Ad is of diffi culty,” DeSantis said. “People allow the city to have almost zero were on this site and it was timing interest for a 20-year period and Sponsored By: out. People would go hours and grant funding as well for the treat- hours upon end and it was totally ment of water, he said. When water unacceptable. You have a single is being treated as it is going into a mother who no longer has a job, water body, such as Lake Jackson, who has to worry about how the those kinds of projects are eligible rent is going to be paid, how food for grant funding. is going to be put on the table. We Civilsurv notes in its contract want this system to be accessible.” that storm water evaluations will Also, DeSantis said that he has be based on the conveyance of a been in contact with religious 25-year storm event. leaders. Christians are in Holy SYSTEM | 4A The Results Companies reopens after precautions By KIM MOODY a small offi ce with just a employee was last on site, Brown said the large STAFF WRITER few people. no other employees have offi ce is suffi cient to use The Results Companies expressed any concern the six feet guidelines for SEBRING — While reopened at 8 a.m. of having contracted the social distancing. The there is still much that Monday after deep, COVID-19 virus. Since facility has three shifts is unknown about professional cleaning and the beginning of this and a capacity of 298 em- COVID-19, offi cials can sanitizing in the large COVID-19 outbreak, the ployees, however, Brown agree that it is up to offi ce at 3310 U.S. 27 in company has been taking said there is only 120 everyone to use social Sebring. The business fastidious precautions; people on site at a time. distancing and use extra closed at 5 p.m. Friday as sanitation wipes located Signs around the facility precautions to stay safe, a result of an employee throughout the sites, have signs in various including staying at who became concerned social distancing within areas to remind people home. Businesses are no that he/she may have the entire facility, extra about social distancing exceptions to the rules. contracted coronavirus, COURTESY PHOTO/TRC cleaning schedules , as and precautions. Providing a safe or as- according to Lori Brown, well as professionally ap- Brown said there was The ribbon cutting in the fall of 2019 at the Results Companies safe-as-possible environ- chief experience offi cer of plied weekly electrostatic still no word on test Sebring location. ment for their employees The Results Company. sprays, all measures to results for the employee. is imperative, that goes “At this time we do not positive results within said in an email. “Since help prevent the spread for the big box stores to have confi rmation of any our locations,” Brown end of March when the of any illness.” RESULTS | 4A

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5 THINGS That Will Make You SMARTER Fires continue amid Florida’s

1. Squirrels can fi nd food buried beneath a foot of snow. Wildfire Awareness Week 2. A squirrel’s front teeth never stop growing. By KIM MOODY The ban will follow on the heals the county or city setbacks, is no 3. Squirrels may lose 25% of their buried food to STAFF WRITER of Florida’s Wildlife Awareness more than eight feet in diameter thieves. Week, April 5-11. Bashoor urges and the fi re starts after 9 a.m. and 4. When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in SEBRING – Highlands Lakes residents to observe the week. In is extinguished an hour before a zigzag pattern. Volunteer Fire Department addition, the Florida Forest Service sunset. A source of water should 5. A newborn squirrel is about an inch long. responded to a fi re on Saturday and Agriculture Commissioner be kept near the fi re. Fires should — National Wildlife Federation night at about 8:30. There were no Nikki Fried wants the public to never be left unattended. injuries, according to Highlands educate themselves on the preven- Yard debris is not anything man- County Fire Rescue Chief Marc tion of wildfi res. ufactured or household garbage, SFSC Testing and Assessment Bashoor. “The leading causes of wildfi res including lumber, rubber, tires etc. The brush fi re was located on this time of year are escaped yard Waiting for the tire buy back can Center recertified Albritton Road and State Road 17 debris burning and unauthorized earn cash while saving them from in Avon Park. The cause of the fi re debris burns,” Fried’s April 3 press the landfi lls or illegal burns. Special to Highlands News-Sun has not been determined. release said. “Spring and early summer are COURTESY OF SFSC “The fi re was only less than half Bashoor said anyone who is the peak of Florida’s year-round an acre,” Bashoor said. “It looked found responsible for a burn that wildfi re season, making it neces- The South Florida State College (SFSC) Testing bigger because the the grass was gets away from them, will be held sary for residents to be extra care- and Assessment Center has been re-certifi ed by the tall.” responsible for the fi re suppres- ful with outdoor burning,” State National College Testing Association (NCTA). Criteria Bashoor said the small amount sion. If it happens under a burn Forester and Director of the Florida for certifi cation are rigorous and are based on the of rain on Sunday was inconse- ban, there is also a fi ne. Forest Service Erin Albury said in NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, which quential to the drought index. He Since January, 796 wildfi res the press release . “With the rainfall were developed to guide postsecondary test centers in will continue with the burn ban. are responsible for burning over below normal and current weather the delivery of quality testing programs. The burn ban would take effect 8,574 acres, according to Florida conditions across the state, I urge With millions of educational, certifi cation, and April 21, assuming it is approved Department of Agriculture and all residents to understand their licensure tests administered in the United States by the Highlands County Board of Consumer Service. Outdoor burns role in preventing wildfi res and every year, the need for secure testing environments County Commission. are allowed but are heavily restrict- avoiding further tragedy in our and trained testing staff has never been greater. The Too little rain, low humidity and ed. Some burns will need permits. state.” SFSC Testing and Assessment Center is one among a high temperatures are a recipe for Before striking the match, it is For laws on outdoor burn- growing number of test centers in the United States wildfi res. important to know what is legal ing, visit fdacs.gov under Burn and Canada to have completed this intensive recer- Bashoor said he was just about and not. Authorizations. Fire conditions and tifi cation process. This recertifi cation will be in place ready to ask the county for a burn Outdoor burns can include yard bans can be seen online interac- for fi ve years and can be renewed by demonstrating ban last year when the clouds debris, such as leaves and limbs tively by area on a map by going to continued compliance to national standards. opened up and started raining of a certain size without a permit fdacs.gov under Current Wildfi re Congratulations are extended to Adela Bello, daily. He is hoping for the same if the weather is not windy, meets Conditions. director of the Testing and Assessment Center, and this year. the entire staff at the Center for maintaining high test administration standards and for providing excellent service to a wide variety of students and community members in the performance of their duties. “We are proud and honored to be part of this NCTA School reminders testing community,” Bello said. “I cannot begin to SEBRING — As and e-mail on a regular Chromebooks having students access to WiFi. express how appreciative I and the members of my students in Highlands basis. Also, stay connect- technical issues can be However, students should department are to all who assisted us during this four- County public schools ed with your school’s repaired or exchanged remain in their vehicles month process, especially Dr. Timothy Wise, dean of begin their second week Facebook page. at the following schools, and not gather or congre- student services.” of distance learning, All children 18 and weekdays from 8 a.m. gate. In compliance with The National College Testing Association, a The School Board of under can receive a free until 3 p.m. Elementary, CDC guidelines, carpool- non-profi t organization dedicated to the promotion Highlands County has a meal every weekday at middle and high school ing is not encouraged. of professionalism and high-quality service in the few reminders for parents each of the public schools students may use any The district offi ce and administration of testing programs, offers certifi cation and students: in the county. Meals are of the locations. Avon all school offi ces will to college and university test centers that demonstrate This is a four-day distributed through a Park High 863-452-4311; be open to the public exemplary practices. NCTA membership numbers school week. Friday, April drive-through or walk-up Hill-Gustat Middle by appointment only. more than 2,200 testing professionals from 650 10, is a district sched- service only. Students 863-471-5437; Lake Calls to the schools or colleges and universities as well as 50 test companies uled no-school day for have to be present to Placid High 863-699-5011 district offi ces will only and organizations offering test-related products and students. get a meal. If this is not ext. 234; Sebring High be answered from 9 a.m. services. For more about NCTA, visit ncta-testing.org. Students need to possible, please call 863-471-5500. to 3 p.m. Monday through Contact the SFSC Testing and Assessment Center at remain in contact with 863-471-5676 to make Campuses are still Friday. No appointment 863-784-7214 for more information about the numer- their teachers and school alternate arrangements open daily during normal needed if picking up ous testing services provided, or go to: southfl orida. offi cials through Skyward for pick-up. business hours to provide material packets. edu/current-students/testing-center.

LOTTERY NUMBERS Everglades Headwaters Refuge draft Visitor POWERBALL JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY Services Plan available for public review Saturday, April 4, 2020 Friday, April 3, 2020 8-31-39-40-43-4-x3 1-13-14-23-26-46 SEBRING — As students in at each of the public schools in High 863-471-5500. Winning Numbers Winning Numbers Highlands County public schools the county. Meals are distributed Campuses are still open daily Next Jackpot: Next Jackpot: begin their second week of distance through a drive-through or walk-up during normal business hours to Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Tuesday, April 7, 2020 learning, The School Board of service only. Students have to be provide students access to WiFi. $190 MILLION $650,000 Highlands County has a few remind- present to get a meal. If this is not However, students should remain ers for parents and students: possible, please call 863-471-5676 in their vehicles and not gather or MEGA MILLIONS FANTASY 5 This is a four-day school week. to make alternate arrangements for congregate. In compliance with Friday, April 10, is a district sched- pick-up. CDC guidelines, carpooling is not Friday, April 3, 2020 Sunday, April 5, 2020 uled no-school day for students. Chromebooks having technical encouraged. 24-38-44-57-58-17-x4 17-20-27-33-34 Students need to remain in issues can be repaired or exchanged The district offi ce and all school Winning Numbers contact with their teachers and at the following schools, weekdays offi ces will be open to the public Next Jackpot: PICK 5 school offi cials through Skyward from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Elementary, by appointment only. Calls to the Tuesday, April 7, 2020 and e-mail on a regular basis. Also, middle and high school students schools or district offi ces will only $127 MILLION Monday, April 6, 2020 stay connected with your school’s may use any of the locations. Avon be answered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9-4-5-8-2 Facebook page. Park High 863-452-4311; Hill-Gustat Monday through Friday. No appoint- LOTTO Sunday, April 5, 2020 All children 18 and under can Middle 863-471-5437; Lake Placid ment needed if picking up material 9-9-9-4-7 receive a free meal every weekday High 863-699-5011 ext. 234; Sebring packets. Saturday, April 4, 2020 10-17-18-20-30-41-x5 PICK 4 Winning Numbers POLICE BLOTTER Next Jackpot: Monday, April 6, 2020 SEX OFFENDER BLOTTER 7-1-4-5 Wednesday, April 8, 2020 The following people were arrested on felony The following people The following people $2 MILLION Sunday, April 5, 2020 charges related to sexual offense violations and 8-0-3-3 were arrested on felony were arrested on felony booked into the Highlands County Jail from March charges and booked into the charges and booked into the CASH 4 LIFE 27 through April 5. Non-arrest sexual offender Highlands County jail on Highlands County jail on PICK 3 registrants are also listed for the same time frame. March 31: April 1: Sunday, April 5, 2020 Lee Chang, 37, of 764 Washington Blvd. NW in Monday, April 6, 2020 Lee Chang, 37, Lake Placid, Lavada Montel Massaline, 24-40-49-54-57-2 Lake Placid, was arrested on March 31 for failing 1-1-9 on charges of failure to report 38, Sebring, charged with Winning Numbers to register as required by law for a sex offender, Sunday, April 5, 2020 an email address or instant probation violation. Top Prize: including instant message names and failure Monday, April 6, 2020 8-5-8 messenger name as required The following people to comply with sex offender registration laws. by sex offender registration were arrested on felony $1,000/DAY FOR LIFE On the same date, Chang registered as a sexual PICK 2 law and failure to comply charges and booked into the predator with Highlands County Sheriff’s Offi ce. with sex offender registration Highlands County jail on Monday, April 6, 2020 The FDLE Sexual Offender and Predator website law. April 2: 4-9 shows that Chang was originally convicted in Nicholas Garrett Smith, Somer Leeann Brown, Sunday, April 5, 2020 2005 in Broward County for “lewd, lascivious 23, Avon Park, charged with on charges of larceny and 1-9 battery sex with a victim 12-15 years old.” probation violation. trespassing.

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Cub Cadet & STIHL Dealer Note: Map not to scale Sales • Service • Parts N Locations indicators approximate. Feel better. Venus Faster. 70 adno=00034528 A4 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | April 7, 2020 www.highlandsnewssun.com Chief Justice suspends jury trials through May By JIM SAUNDERS such as first-appearance state and federal judges NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA hearings and criminal to rely on technology as arraignments, bail they handle cases. For TALLAHASSEE — hearings for people in example, Leon County Trying to prevent the jail, juvenile-delinquency Circuit Judge Kevin spread of COVID-19 at detention hearings and Carroll is scheduled to courthouses across the hearings to determine hold a telephone hearing state, Florida Supreme whether people should be Tuesday in a lawsuit that Court Chief Justice involuntarily committed seeks to force DeSantis to Charles Canady on under the Baker Act. close beaches statewide Monday extended a “No proceedings or because of COVID-19. suspension of jury trials other court events other Meanwhile, in federal and many other in-per- than essential proceed- court, U.S. District Judge FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH son court proceedings ings and proceedings Robert Hinkle late this A breakdown of the data regarding Highlands County as of the 11:30 a.m. April 6 update. through May. critical to the state of month is expected to “The Florida state emergency or the public use videoconferencing (24%); the second highest number for positive courts have taken health emergency shall technology to con- is age range 75-84 (20%). cases is 1.3 million and measures to mitigate CASES be conducted through duct a trial about the FROM PAGE 1A The percentage of deaths 72,638 deaths recorded, the effects of this public in-person hearings,” constitutionality of a in the state is highest for according to the FDOH. health emergency upon Canady wrote. 2019 Florida law about 25-34 (16%), 35-44 (15%) the age range of 75-84 The evening update the judicial branch and The order also direct- restoring felons’ voting and 65-74 (14%). The (32%). is released after the its participants,” Canady ed that other types of rights. Voting-rights and highest percentage of In the U.S., there were Highlands News-Sun’s wrote in a 14-page order. proceedings should be civil-rights groups have hospitalizations is seen 347,003 cases and 10,335 press deadline. “To that end, I have rescheduled, postponed challenged the law, which in those who are 65-74 deaths. Worldwide the issued several administra- or canceled unless they was designed to carry tive orders implementing can be conducted by out a 2018 constitutional temporary measures conference call or other amendment. essential to the adminis- technology that would Also, judges at the 11th tration of justice during prevent the need for U.S. Circuit Court of the COVID-19 pandemic. in-person appearances. Appeals, which hears fed- The overarching intent Canady issued similar eral appeals from Florida, of those orders has been orders last month as have been authorized to to mitigate the impact of the state grappled with hear arguments remotely. COVID-19, while keeping COVID-19, the deadly re- “Where feasible, oral the courts operating to spiratory disease caused arguments that are not the fullest extent consis- by the novel coronavirus. conducted in an open tent with public safety.” The number of cases has courtroom but instead The order extended the continued to increase are done by audio or suspension of criminal — they were at 13,324 teleconferencing will be and civil jury trials, jury in Florida as of Monday live-streamed to the pub- selection and grand-jury morning — and Gov. Ron lic at no cost to anyone proceedings through May DeSantis has issued an who wishes to listen,” Ed 29. It said circuit and order aimed at getting Carnes, chief judge of the county courts will “con- Floridians to stay home Atlanta-based appeals tinue to perform essential this month. court, wrote in an order court proceedings,” The virus is causing last month.

comfortable within their Florida Departments RESULTS work surroundings before of Health. Emails were FROM PAGE 1A coming to work in any sent to the Florida of our locations. Sebring Department of Health “We believe the em- has been a great market as well as the Highlands ployee is doing fine at for us and we appreciate County Department this time but have not the understanding of our of Health. As of press had confirmation of any employees during this time, there had been no illness,” Brown said. time, as our main goal is communication. Working from home is a to ensure their continued Staheli said Walmart consideration. health and safety.” will be taking tempera- “We are surveying our Rumors also circulated tures of employees as employees around Work over the weekend about they come into work at Home to see if it is a one of the county’s and offering masks and viable option for them ,” Walmart locations having gloves. Brown said. “As well ,we an employee who tested Cleaning procedures, will support an agent’s positive. sneeze guards and decision to take leave if Senior Manager Casey social distancing are that is what they choose. Staheli, national media a part of their safety We have communicated relations at Walmart, said protocols. Installing the to all our employees the the company is routing sneeze guards may take need for them to be fully concerns of COVID-19 at about 2-3 weeks before specific stores to the local installed. Find The Perfect Companion began being tracked a news release. SYSTEM month ago. About 1,600 The lawsuit was filed on In the CLASSIFIEDS! FROM PAGE 1A people are hospitalized in behalf of seven of the jail’s the state. roughly 1,800 inmates. A Week leading up to Meanwhile, several civil telephone hearing on a Easter Sunday and Jews rights groups have filed request for a temporary commemorate Passover, a federal lawsuit against injunction on the release which begins Wednesday. the Miami-Dade County of certain inmates was He said that while corrections department set for Monday afternoon he exempted houses seeking an emergency before U.S. District Judge of worship from the order to release medically Kathleen Williams. The stay-at-home order he vulnerable inmates at corrections department issued last week, he one of its main jail sites. declined comment on a encouraged them to hold The lawsuit contends that pending legal case. their services online, the MetroWest Detention Spencer reported from outdoors or in other ways Center is a “petri dish” Fort Lauderdale. AP to limit person-to-person for the virus and that reporter Curt Anderson in contact. inmates lack basic St. Petersburg contributed “We want people at protections. to this report. this time to be spiritually “People are crammed together but to remain together in dorm-style 4 GREAT VENUES!EN ES socially distant,” he said. bunks, 60 people to a cell, “Please keep God close without access to the ba- Proudly but keep COVID-19 sic things that we have on Serving away.” the outside. They have no Highlands State statistics show hand sanitizer, no gloves, County that almost 13,000 people no ability to distance,” Pinecrest Golf Club - April Specials! have been diagnosed with said Maya Ragsdale, an the disease and 235 have attorney with the group ANYTIME GOLF! 4-SOME SPECIAL TWILIGHT GOLF died since the outbreak Dream Defenders, in a $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 Incl. tax. Incl. tax. Incl. tax. 20 30 108 After 3:00pm EXPIRES 4/30/2020 EXPIRES 4/30/2020 EXPIRES 4/30/2020 LOOKING FOR GOLF 9 HOLES WEEKEND GOLF SOMETHING? $ 00 $ 00 Find it in the CLASSIFIEDS! $ 00 27Incl. tax. 16 Incl. tax. 27Incl. tax. After 12:00pm ONLY EXPIRES 4/30/2020 EXPIRES 4/30/2020 adno=00036040 EXPIRES 4/30/2020 2250 South Little Lake Bonnet Rd. • Avon Park Tee Time Hotline: 863-453-7555 adno=00035598

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Almanac Today is Tuesday, April 7, the US, UK brace for soaring death 98th day of 2020. There are 268 days left in the year. tolls as pandemic bears down Today in history On April 7, 1862, Union forces led by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant By LORI HINNANT warned it was “too early to defeated the Confederates at the and DANICA KIRKA tell” whether the good news Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee. ASSOCIATED PRESS would hold. U.S. President Donald On this date LONDON (AP) — The Trump later suggested the United States and Britain hard weeks ahead could In 1798, the Mississippi braced for one of their bleak- foretell the turning of a corner. Territory was created by an act est weeks in living memory “We’re starting to see light at of Congress, with Natchez as the on Monday as the social and the end of the tunnel,” Trump capital. financial toll of the coronavi- claimed at an White House In 1927, the image and voice rus pandemic deepened. New briefing. of Commerce Secretary Herbert infections in Italy, Spain and Louisiana health officials Hoover were transmitted live France showed signs of slow- reported 68 more corona- from Washington to New York in ing, but hundreds of patients virus-related deaths, the the first successful long-distance were still dying each day. state’s biggest jump since demonstration of television. British Prime Minister Boris FRANK AUGSTEIN/AP PHOTO the outbreak began. In all, In 1947, auto pioneer Johnson, who was infected the state where New Orleans Henry Ford died in Dearborn, last month, was hospitalized Police officers patrol outside a hospital where it is believed that Britain’s hosts millions of tourists Michigan, at age 83. overnight in what his office Prime Minister Boris Johnson is undergoing tests after suffering from yearly has 477 reported deaths In 1962, nearly 1,200 Cuban described as a “precaution- coronavirus symptoms, in London, Monday, April 6, 2020. British Prime and over 13,000 infections. exiles tried by Cuba for their ary step” after persistent Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to a hospital with the corona- Italy still has, by far, the roles in the failed Bay of Pigs virus. Johnson’s office says he is being admitted for tests because he still symptoms. The 55-year-old world’s highest coronavirus invasion were convicted of has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus. Conservative leader, who had death toll — almost 16,000 — treason. a fever for days, is the first — deaths and new infections “This is going to be our but the pressure on northern In 1964, IBM introduced its known head of government to appeared to be slowing in Pearl Harbor moment, our Italy’s intensive care units has System/360, the company’s first fall ill with the disease. Spain, Italy and France. 9/11 moment,’’ he told “Fox eased so much that Lombardy line of compatible mainframe He remained at the helm Leaders cautioned, however, News Sunday.” is no longer airlifting patients computers that gave customers of the government and was that any gains could easily More than 9,600 people out to other regions. the option of upgrading from awaiting test results Monday. be reversed if people did not have died of the virus in the Yet elderly Italians like lower-cost models to more “(I’m) sure this is very continue to adhere to strict United States, and it leads the Enrico Giacomoni were still powerful ones. frustrating for him ... (but) social distancing measures world in confirmed infections dying alone even after being In 1983, space shuttle astro- nonetheless he’s still very and national lockdowns. at more than 337,000. put on a ventilator. His family nauts Story Musgrave and Don much in charge,’’ Housing Benchmarks were up about In New York City, the U.S. had to rely on a single daily Peterson went on the first U.S. and Communities Secretary 3% in Paris and Frankfurt and epicenter of the pandemic, update from a busy doctor. spacewalk in almost a decade as Robert Jenrick told the BBC. Tokyo jumped more than 4%. daily confirmed deaths “He wasn’t expecting this,” they worked in the open cargo Still, Jenrick did not rule out a In Washington, U.S. Surgeon dropped slightly, along with said his son, Roberto. “He was bay of Challenger for nearly four longer hospitalization. General Jerome Adams offered intensive care admissions and there hoping things would hours. World shares rose after a stark warning about the the number of patients who get better, and all I could do Ten years ago: North Korea some hard-hit European surge of coronavirus deaths needed breathing tubes. But was tell him, ‘Papa, be strong. said it had convicted and areas saw glimmers of hope the nation is facing. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo You’ll see, this will pass.’” sentenced an American man to eight years in a labor prison for entering the country illegally and unspecified hostile acts. (Aijalon Mahli Gomes was freed in August 2010 after former U.S. South Africa’s TB, HIV history President Jimmy Carter secured his release.) Five years ago: President Barack Obama, speaking at prepares it for virus testing Howard University Medical School, announced commit- ments from Google, Microsoft By ANDREW MELDRUM in South Africa — with world’s largest and others to help the nation’s ASSOCIATED PRESS number of people with HIV, more than health system prepare for a 8 million, and one of the world’s highest warmer, more erratic climate. JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa, levels of TB, which affects the lungs — One year ago: Homeland one of the world’s most unequal coun- are at high risk of getting more severe Security Secretary Kirstjen tries with a large population vulnerable cases of the disease. Nielsen resigned amid President to the new coronavirus, may have an “Social distancing is almost impossible Donald Trump’s frustration and advantage in the outbreak, honed during when a large family lives in a one-room bitterness over the number years battling HIV and tuberculosis: the shack. Frequent hand-washing is not of Central American families know-how and infrastructure to conduct practical when a hundred families share crossing the southern border; mass testing. one tap,” said Denis Chopera, executive Trump tweeted that U.S. Health experts stress that the best way Customs and Border Protection NARDUS ENGELBRECHT/AP PHOTO manager of the Sub-Saharan African to slow the spread of the virus is through Network for TB/HIV Research Excellence. Commissioner Kevin McAleenan extensive testing, the quick quarantine In this photo taken Thursday, April 2, 2020 “These are areas where there are high would take over as acting head of people who are positive, and tracking women queue alongside a testing clinic in concentrations of people with HIV and of Homeland Security. who those people came into contact Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa. South TB who are at risk for severe symptoms. with. Africa, one of the world’s most unequal coun- These are areas that can quickly become Today’s birthdays “We have a simple message for tries with a large population vulnerable to the hot spots,” said Chopera, a virologist Country singer Bobby Bare all countries: test, test, test,” Tedros new coronavirus, may have an advantage in Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general based in Durban. is 85. Rhythm-and-blues singer the coronavirus outbreak, honed during years But years of fighting those scourges has Charlie Thomas (The Drifters) is of the World Health Organization and a battling HIV and tuberculosis: the know-how endowed South Africa with a network of 83. Movie director Francis Ford former Ethiopian health minister, said and infrastructure to conduct mass testing. recently. testing sites and laboratories in diverse Coppola is 81. Actress Roberta South Africa has begun doing just that Khayelitsha township, centers have been communities across the country that Shore is 77. Singer Patricia with mobile testing units and screening erected where residents are screened and may help it cope, say experts. Bennett (The Chiffons) is 73. centers established in the country’s those deemed at risk are tested. “We have testing infrastructure, Singer John Oates is 72. Former most densely populated township areas, While most people who become infect- testing history and expertise that is Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels where an estimated 25% of the country’s ed have mild or moderate symptoms, the unprecedented in the world,” said is 71. Singer Janis Ian is 69. 57 million people live. disease can be particularly dangerous Francois Venter, deputy director of the Country musician John Dittrich Clad in protective gear, medical for older people and those with existing Reproductive Health Institute at the is 69. Actor Jackie Chan is 66. workers operate a mobile testing unit health problems, such as those whose University of Witswatersrand. “It is an College and Pro Football Hall of in Johannesburg’s poor Yeoville area. In immune systems are weakened or who opportunity that we cannot afford to Famer Tony Dorsett is 66. Actor the windswept dunes of Cape Town’s have lung issues. That means many squander.” Russell Crowe is 56. Christian/ jazz singer Mark Kibble (Take 6) is 56. Actor Bill Bellamy is 55. Rock musician Dave “Yorkie” From Iran’s hot zone, Palmer (Space) is 55. Rock musician Charlie Hall (The War on Drugs) is 46. Former football player-turned-analyst Tiki Afghans flee home, spreading virus Barber is 45. Actress Heather Burns is 45. Christian rock By TAMEEM AKHGAR up with thousands of other Afghan Health Minister in Iran accelerated. At the singer-musician John Cooper (Skillet) is 45. Actor Kevin ASSOCIATED PRESS returning refugees earlier this Ferozudin Feroz says the virus height of the influx, 15,000 peo- month, crowded together has already spread because ple a day were crossing the bor- Alejandro is 44. Retired baseball KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — waiting to cross. “I saw women of the returnees. “If the cases der, according to Repatriation infielder Adrian Beltre is 41. Mahdi Noori, a young Afghan and children on the border, increase, then it will be out of and Returnees Minister Sayed Actress Sian Clifford is 38. Rock refugee in Iran, was left jobless and I was thinking, What if they control and we will need help,” Hussain Alimi Balkhi, though it musician Ben McKee (Imagine when the factory where he’d get infected now, here?” the he said. has gone down slightly since. Dragons) is 35. Christian rock worked cutting stone was shut 20-year-old told The Associated He and other Afghan officials At the border, the IOM gives singer Tauren Wells is 34. Actor down because of the coronavi- Press. expressed concern that Iran tents and blankets to returnees Ed Speleers is 32. Actor Conner rus outbreak. He had no mon- The massive influx of would push out the more than who have nowhere to go and Rayburn is 21. ey, was afraid of contracting the returnees, who are going back 1 million Afghans working transportation money to others. virus and had no options. So he untested and unmonitored illegally in the country. Iran But the Afghan government Bible verse headed home. to cities, towns and villages has already barred entry from and independent agencies don’t “Know ye that the Lord he is He joined a large migration around the country, threatens Afghanistan, preventing any have the capacity to test, take God: It is he that hath made us, of some 200,000 Afghans to create a greater outbreak in who left from coming back. temperatures or quarantine the and not we ourselves; we are and counting who have been Afghanistan that could over- Iran has had more than 58,000 returnees. Almost all go back his people and the sheep of his flowing home across the border whelm its health infrastructure coronavirus cases and more to their home provinces using pasture.” — Psalm 100:3 for weeks — from a country wrecked by decades of war. So than 3,600 deaths. public transportation, around This one verse gives a lot of that is one of the world’s biggest far, Afghan authorities have So far, the International a quarter of them to Herat perspective to life. The Lord is epicenters of the pandemic to confirmed 273 cases of the new Organization of Migration has province, bordering Iran. God and there is none other. He an impoverished homeland coronavirus, more than 210 of recorded more than 198,000 Associated Press writer Munir made us and He redeemed us. that is woefully unprepared to them in people who returned Afghans returnees from Iran Ahmed in Islamabad contribut- Without Him we are hopelessly deal with it. from Iran. Four deaths have this year, more than 145,000 of ed to this report. lost. At the border, Noori lined been recorded. them in March as the outbreak A6 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | April 7, 2020 www.highlandsnewssun.com VIEWPOINTS

HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1919 Timothy D. Smolarick Romona Washington VP & Publisher, D-R Media Corporate Executive Editor [email protected] [email protected] Amanda Young Rob Kearley Advertising Director Corporate Circulation Director [email protected] [email protected] SUN ANOTHER VIEW Sausage making at its worst In a time of national despair, Congress rushed to pass an economic stimulus bill aimed at assisting individuals and busi- nesses — both large and small — whose financial status is jeopardized by the on- going and open-ended national economic shutdown. At least most of them did. Others threat- ened to block the $2 trillion-plus legislative package unless they were able to funnel money to favored groups or causes that have nothing to do with the corona virus. Follow isolation tips from the pros It will take weeks to identify and dis- close all the financial provisions that For the last few weeks all of us what you’re experiencing can help were demanded as the price for passing a in Highlands County have been you put things in perspective, es- bill aimed at helping forestall a possible experiencing the effects of the pecially when the day’s events can depression. COVID-19 virus. This includes be a little repetitive. It is also a way But Nikki Haley, the onetime U.S. ambas- the loss of many people’s jobs as to document the current times, sador to the United States, made a strong non-essential businesses have which can be looked back on later point when she released a statement via been forced to close down. As a and hopefully remembered in Twitter. result, many of us are now stuck GUEST COLUMN a better light than they actually “These are the items included in the at home, stressed about how we’re happened. stimulus bill: $75 million for public tele- going to pay our bills. Annsley Bohlman Finally, it is suggested to stay vision/radio, $25 million for the Kennedy The stress that comes along with connected to others during this Center, $75 million for the National being quarantined is sometimes others of course). Staying inside time. Obviously this is a little tricky Endowment for the Arts, $75 million unavoidable. Spending all day in a confined space can cause de- since face-to-face interactions for the National Endowment for the at home, possibly alone or with pression or anxiety, so get outside aren’t the safest at the moment. Humanities. How many more people could very little outside interaction, can and remind yourself that you’re However, it is recommended that have been helped with this money?” make you go stir crazy. As a result, really just an insignificant speck in you take at least 30 minutes per How many, indeed? astronauts are now offering advice the grand scheme of things. day to connect with another indi- However one feels about the organiza- on how to deal with isolation. Developing a hobby is also on vidual (preferably one who does tions that will benefit from this exploita- The first suggested tip is to the list for a happy and healthy not live in your home). This could tion of the legislative process, no one can follow a schedule. It’s too easy to quarantine. This hobby is your mean texting, calling, emailing or credibly argue that these kinds of appro- fall into the habit of sleeping until outlet when otherwise confined to Skyping. Whatever your method, priations have anything to do with soften- noon, staying in your pajamas all tight quarters. Not only can it help spend time with others and build ing the economic crash landing caused by day, and then realizing you have you express yourself, but it also a supportive network around the pandemic. And wasn’t that supposed to no time to do actual tasks around occupies your time. And, depend- yourself to help you feel secure be the sole goal of this legislative rush to the house before dark. Keeping a ing on what hobby you choose to during this difficult time. judgment? schedule can help you and your pick up, you might have some- For many of us, being told to How people react in time of great social family adjust to new work and thing really neat at the end of it. stay home hasn’t been met with need speaks volumes about their character. home life. It keeps order during Reading, practicing an instrument, the best response. We want to Most people have stepped up as federal a time that could easily manifest various art projects and countless go out, see people, do things. and state officials have taken strong public into chaos. Specifically, setting a other hobbies can be learned However, I think that by imple- actions to shut down social interactions to specific bedtime is encouraged. during this time. menting the tips given to us by limit the spread of the virus. Secondly, it is recommended Astronauts also say that keeping isolation pros like astronauts, we But others have rushed to feather their that you spend roughly 30 min- a journal can be very helpful can make it through. own nests. Consider the price gougers who utes outside per day (away from during isolation. Writing about dramatically raised prices on household essentials — milk, hand sanitizers and, the YOUR VIEW most obvious example, toilet paper. And what about the hoarders who’ve What to do with the hospitals are all bidding against the voters in her district, Ms. stripped grocery store shelves clean of lemons each other, and even against FEMA Daniels would rather spend her those kinds of items, ensuring they have in the effort to secure needed time pushing a religious agenda. more than they need and guaranteeing Several TV ads are suggesting medical equipment. This uncoor- That figures since she moonlights that others have less than they need. ways to keep ourselves produc- dinated and dubious approach is as an evangelist.” Evidently he has How different are the gougers and tively busy during the coronavirus driving up prices and resulting in an accounting of her time as a hoarders from the members of Congress “stay-at-home” time. For those of allocations that are not propor- representative. who threatened to hold up the entire you following this imposed social tionate to the locations having the Frank Parker aid legislation unless their extortionate distancing, first I say, thank you. greatest need. Sebring demands were met? Not much. Then I say that often used phrase, In the absence of suitable supply This kind of activity, of course, is why “When life gives you lemons, make chain coordination by the federal Instead of singing, say a government, the Attorney General those familiar with the process say people lemonade.” Teagan, my 10-year- prayer should never watch sausage or legislation old granddaughter, and I came up in each state should be asked being made. To call it unappetizing is to with an idea. A ‘lemonade’ idea. for an enabling legal opinion so Now that we are being asked to understate the depths to which the partici- Since we both enjoy reading that if the need arises (assuming do something to help reduce the pants sometimes stoop. — especially books we choose to that it hasn’t already), that state’s spread of the coronavirus, such as As for the bill itself, it’s intended to keep read — we decided Teagan would power of eminent domain can washing our hands with hot water individuals and businesses afloat until the suggest a book and we both would be quickly invoked in order to and soap for 20 seconds or more, current contagions — both public health read it. As we talked about it on commandeer desperately needed how about instead of singing and economic — have subsided. It is, how- the phone, the conversation began medical equipment, supplies, and Happy Birthday twice or we say a ever, something of a misnomer to call it a with how we felt about the charac- equipment-producing factories little prayer? Make it up yourself. stimulus. When everything is shut down, ters. That spilled over into not only that are fortunately located within Pray for all the healthcare there’s not much to stimulate. our thoughts and feelings about its borders. workers, those on the frontlines, Still, the legislation provides a cash characters, but our own perspec- This would enable each state to risking their own health for that infusion to those suddenly out of work as tives about people in general. essentially apply a local equivalent of others. The professionals doing well as those who are working but below And that led us down other trails, to the Defense Appropriations Act the research to find a cure stop designated income levels — $3,400 for the in this case, showing respect for without need of federal action. this terrible disease. Pray for the average family of four. others and how we judge them. John Huber wisdom of government officials The legislation also includes $377 billion The trails this particular book, or Sebring to make the right decisions to end in loans to small businesses with less than most any book, might follow are this pandemic. Even those people 500 employees, $150 billion for state and limitless, but the best trail is the What is the evidence? you know who are sick and may local governments and $474 billion in one that brought my granddaugh- become victims to this virus, the loans to help maintain credit markets and ter and me another bit closer. March 21 “Your View” letter got military, etc. individual companies. So, if you’re a grandchild or my attention regarding “religious So many things one could pray Frankly, there’s a lot here that is indeci- a grandparent, reach out. Find superstition” and “their brand of for. Even if you aren’t into praying, pherable to those who are not experts in something you both can read superstition. In the article, the isn’t it better than singing “Happy the high-powered world of lending and and discuss, then see where it writer connects “religious super- Birthday” to yourself when it isn’t corporate finance. takes you. And it doesn’t have to stition” with the Bible and worship even your birthday. God bless But the gist of it is clear — President be a book. The actual text is the and implies it has no “realistic and America! Trump and Congress are doing what they springboard. A newspaper article, constructive purposes.” It would Mike Pace can to ease the pain. a sports report, an interview, etc. be interesting to know his evi- Sebring Everyone, however, needs to realize there could work as well. Just squeeze dence for such a conclusion. will be no limit to the pain until the virus is some sweet juice out of those I assume the author believes under control and people and businesses lemons. in something. Even an atheist Just curious are up and running. Millie Anderson believes. I would also assume his Is Highlands County ready for An editorial from The (Champaign, Sebring “religion” rises above “religious a large increase of COVID-19? Illinois) News-Gazette. superstition.” The evidence would Do the hospitals have necessary Supply chain disarray be interesting. equipment and personnel? The writer implied he knew in the presence of a Let’s hope we do not have a District 14 Rep. Kimberly Daniels need, but one never knows. pandemic and how she uses her time. “Rather Larry Wall than working constructively for The 50 states and many Lake Placid www.highlandsnewssun.com April 7, 2020 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | A7 NATION NEWS After virus, how will Americans’ view of the world change? By TED ANTHONY Americans daily — the parts in globalization. Stripped of their AP NATIONAL WRITER their iPhones, the cheap con- ability to travel or meet in sumer goods, the out-of-season person, humans have doubled As the coronavirus spread fruit in their produce aisles, the down on virtual communica- across the world and began its ability to communicate around tion more fundamentally than reach into the United States, the world virtually — is going ever. That means the person an assortment of Americans anywhere, at least for good. two doors down presents in the from the president on down But a protracted period of same way as the one two con- summoned one notion as coronavirus anxiety and impact tinents away — as a pixelated they framed the emerging will almost certainly redraw — image on a screen. cataclysm. and in many cases reinforce “I could see the shift to “The Chinese virus,” they — opinions about the wider online work actually encour- called it — or, in a few partic- world’s role in American lives. aging links around the world,” ularly racist cases, the “kung Throughout its 244-year ex- says Stephen L.S. Smith, an flu.” No matter the terminology istence, America’s relationship economist at Hope College of choice, the message was with the rest of the world has in Michigan who focuses on clear: Whatever the ravages been marked by the tension global trade. “It could end with of COVID-19 are causing, it’s between working together JULIO CORTEZ/AP FILE PHOTO a deeper globalization, but one somewhere else’s fault. with other nations, or going that was more cognizant with Not someone. Somewhere. it alone as a land of “rugged In this Aug. 27, 2018, file photo, a woman walks by a fountain outside of the security risks.” A thick thread of the individualists.” Billie Jean King Tennis National Center during the first round of the U.S. Open That’s the question in a American experience has Isolationism was, in fact, tennis tournament in New York. post-virus United States, a always been to hold the rest a dominant American policy Finally, of course, there’s “Without global institutions more distilled version of its of the world at arm’s length, until the 20th century — ex- fear — of an unknown other, and global cooperation, we pre-COVID counterpart: How whether in economics, tech- cept when it wasn’t, like when the kind that allows a word would be in much worse shape. to shape the American place in nology or cultural exchange. those millions of immigrants like “globalism” to evolve into … We can’t turn that back.” the world to benefit as many as The truth is, this nation has arrived from Germany, Ireland, a sinister, sometimes anti-Se- So what happens next? possible without compromising always been a bit of an island, a Italy, Eastern Europe and other mitic epithet. “It’s a human Presuming American society the control and sovereignty so place where multilingualism, or somewhere elses to become condition to fear the unknown. emerges from the spring (and valued by many in a land that even holding a passport, is less American. So people clump it all into summer?) of coronavirus sometimes considers itself an common than in many other Geography played a role ‘danger’ or ‘stay away’,” says largely intact, where does its exception to global rules? lands. in early isolationist attitudes. Jeffrey Martinson, a political global-engagement discussion “If the pandemic teaches Now, the notion of a virus Insulated by oceans, the United scientist at Meredith College in go? us nothing else, it shows that that came from a distant “else- States bordered only two Raleigh, North Carolina. Jonathan Cristol, a research we are all in this together. We where” stands to carve deeper nations, which often meant no The important thing to fellow at Adelphi University’s are all vulnerable to forces grooves into that landscape. regular exposure to people who remember, advocates of Levermore Global Scholars like this,” says Betty Cruz, “It’s a continuation of the were different. What’s more, engagement say, is this: Since Program in New York, predicts president and CEO of the World same kinds of fears that we many communities, particu- World War II in particular, that the coronavirus will “pro- Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, have had,” says Jennifer larly on the frontier, had to be Americans have benefited from vide ammunition for all sides.” which fosters international Sciubba, an international stud- insular to survive — even as the fruits of engagement as “People … opposed to engagement. ies professor at Rhodes College they desperately needed goods much as they’ve suffered from globalization and free trade will “Insularity isn’t something in Memphis, Tennessee. “We’ve from “civilization” back East. its detriments. use the spread of the pathogen that we can afford. Period,” seen this conversation before.” The most obvious motiva- “The pandemic has shown as an argument for why we Cruz says. “The entire nation As the outbreak worsens tion, however, is economic, in that illness and other aspects need to roll back globalization. can’t afford to not be globally by the day, the United States, the form of a perceived loss of of life now can’t be stopped by That will be framed in terms connected. So it’s not how do like other nations, is drawing opportunities. borders,” says Scott Wilson, of immigration, in terms of we get back to normal, but how quite literally inward. With little Since the Industrial a political scientist at the anti-Chinese sentiment,” he do we create a new normal ability to plan and increasing Revolution’s beginnings in the University of the South in says. “And the people who favor with connections that are numbers of Americans out of 19th century, chunks of the Sewanee, Tennessee, who helps interconnectedness will use deeper than before?” work, that’s a natural reaction. population have exhibited lead the institution’s global the working together toward a Ted Anthony, director of “The coronavirus is killing wariness of outsiders willing to initiatives. common purpose as a way to digital innovation for The globalization as we know it,” work for less and take jobs from “It has shown the impor- back up their argument.” Associated Press, has been writ- one foreign-affairs journal said. longer-term Americans. That tance of integration in terms One side effect of the virus ing about global affairs since It’s unlikely that much of has proven fertile ground for of the response,” Wilson says. era may actually stimulate 1995. Follow him on Twitter at the globalization that touches populist politicians to exploit. http://twitter.com/anthonyted. Patients rush to join studies testing drug for coronavirus

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Fine print in line to carry out Walker’s Hepatitis C-positive provided to all inmates for those individuals TALLAHASSEE — With the budget also says the order. inmates is not medically with hepatitis C, involves monitoring the lawmakers facing the department could request As a result, they said necessary. In order to The state does not disease’s progression possibility of spend- the release of the money they want to be able, if meet the district court’s dispute that direct acting and administering DAAs ing $28 million to “if needed to respond to necessary, to request April 18, 2021 deadline, anti-virals should be if it becomes medically address the issue, the a pandemic in the prison release of the money the Florida Department provided to inmates with Florida Department system” — a potential in September from the of Corrections must begin later stages of hepatitis necessary.” of Corrections wants a issue that has drawn Joint Legislative Budget taking steps to obtain C. But the Department But attorneys for federal appeals court widespread attention as Commission, a panel funding from the Florida of Corrections, contends inmates responded in an to rule this summer in at least two inmates and made up of House and Legislature by September that it would not violate October brief by saying a long-running dispute 26 corrections employees Senate members that can 2020, which is when prisoners’ constitutional the department has about treating inmates for have tested positive for make mid-year budget the Legislative Budget rights if it did not provide resisted providing the hepatitis C. COVID-19, the highly decisions. Commission is likely to the medication to prison- treatment for financial The department has contagious respiratory “As is most relevant meet.” ers in the early stages. reasons, violating the asked the 11th U.S. disease caused by the to this appeal, the While September is “The new treatment, Eighth Amendment ban Circuit Court of Appeals coronavirus. Florida Department of three months after the direct acting anti-virals, on cruel and unusual to decide by Sept. 8 The Atlanta-based Corrections must, by oral arguments, the can be lifesaving for those punishment. whether to overturn a appeals court is sched- April 18, 2021, realign the appeals court can — and suffering from moder- “The Eighth district judge’s order uled to hold arguments treatment priorities of its often does — take far ate-to-severe hepatitis Amendment requires that requires the state the week of June 8 in medical staff and acquire longer to issue rulings. C,” a state brief filed in to provide expensive the state’s appeal of new and expensive med- The case centers on the August said. “By contrast, prison officials to provide treatment to inmates who U.S. District Judge Mark ication for early-stage use of an expensive type medical studies have not medical treatment that have been diagnosed with Walker’s ruling in the Hepatitis C of medication known as established that DAAs avoids serious conse- early stages of hepatitis C. hepatitis C case. In a positive inmates,” “direct acting anti-virals” (direct acting anti-virals) quences, not simply treat In a budget passed request for “expedited the request said. “In the to treat hepatitis C, a materially improve the them after a prisoner last month, lawmakers consideration,” filed secretary’s (Corrections contagious liver disease mortality rate or quality becomes dangerously ill,” set aside $28 million March 23, state attorneys Secretary Mark Inch’s) that can be fatal. Walker of life for those diagnosed the brief said. FLORIDA NEWS BRIEFS Two Florida inmates Officer fatally against her arm. shoots dog that The woman, who wasn’t identified, told Booker she test positive for COVID-19 attacked someone had come from dialysis in Miami and that her blood didn’t clot properly. The bandage By DARA KAM get this under control,” correctional facilities not to report to work MIAMI (AP) — A Miami on her arm was not tight NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Jim Baiardi, who leads the issued by the federal and to contact their police officer fatally shot enough. state corrections chapter Centers for Disease health-care providers a dog Sunday following Booker says he called TALLAHASSEE — Two of the Florida Police Control and Prevention, and will not be allowed to a “possible dog attack,” 911 and stayed with the inmates at a Northwest Benevolent Association, state corrections spokes- return to work until they police said woman, trying to staunch Florida prison have tested told The News Service of woman Michelle Glady have been cleared by a An officer responded to the blood flow and keeping positive for COVID-19, Florida last week. said in an email Sunday. medical professional, the a call about a dog attack her awake by telling jokes. the Florida Department In addition to the two The CDC recommen- announcement said. in the Brickell area, Miami When he ambulance of Corrections said inmates, 26 corrections dations include isolating But corrections em- police spokeswoman Kiara arrived, Booker says he Sunday. workers at 14 prisons and inmates and assigning ployees are worried that Delva told news outlets. stayed a little longer to The inmates are housed two probation offices them “their own housing they do not have the Witness Michael Dever make sure the woman’s at Blackwater River across the state have test- space and bathroom proper equipment, such told WSVN he was walking house was secured. Correctional Facility, ed positive for COVID-19, where possible.” as masks, gloves and behind the dog and its “It’s a human life, I a prison operated by which had caused the While it is unknown hand sanitizer, to protect owner when he saw it couldn’t just ride by,” The Geo Group Inc., a deaths of 218 Floridians how many inmates have them from the deadly attack someone. Booker told the newspa- private contractor. Five as of Sunday morning. undergone testing or virus. “People jumped in trying per. “I’m just thankful I was employees at the Milton Corrections officials complained of COVID-19 Concern about ex- to help, and eventually there at the right time and prison have also tested have not revealed how symptoms, corrections posure to COVID-19 is the dog let loose and he the right place.” positive for COVID-19, many inmates have been officials said county shared by other front-line attacked another person, according to corrections tested for the virus. In an health departments are workers, such as first re- (bit) her ankle, and then he Deputies rescue officials. Blackwater has announcement posted on providing guidance to sponders and health-care attacked another person, a maximum capacity of the agency’s website, the determine which inmates professionals, who also so the dog was wild,” dog from boat 2,000 inmates, the state corrections department are tested. say they lack equipment The police officer “forced after owner gets agency’s website says. said it is “closely moni- If an inmate begins to keep them safe. to discharge their firearm coronavirus The two cases at toring developments as- experiencing symptoms Florida’s rapidly striking the dog,” the Blackwater are the first sociated with COVID-19” indicative of COVID-19, rising death toll from the police spokeswoman said. STUART, Fla. (AP) time corrections officials in conjunction with the corrections officials “will virus includes two South She added that the investi- — Officials say Florida have said inmates in the Florida Department of immediately engage with Florida law enforcement gation is still ongoing and deputies rescued a nation’s third-largest Health and the state the county health de- officials. no further details were German Shepherd named prison system have tested Division of Emergency partment and the inmate Palm Beach County immediately available. Sassy from a boat after its positive for the highly Management. will be placed in medical Sgt. José Diaz Ayala died owner was hospitalized contagious and rapidly The Department of isolation, pending DOH Saturday “as a result Florida sanitation with coronavirus. spreading respiratory Corrections “is prepared (Department of Health) of battling COVID-19,” worker saves TC Palm newspapers disease caused by the to handle any potential testing,” the corrections Sheriff Ric Bradshaw’s reported that the man novel coronavirus. cases of COVID-19 within agency said in Sunday’s office announced on woman from and dog lived together But the spread of the state-operated cor- announcement. Twitter. Ayala, 38, “was medical episode on the boat moored in an COVID-19 within Florida’s area known as Manatee rectional institutions in “Ensuring inmates battling other underlying PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) prison system — which Pocket near Stuart, Florida. Florida,” the announce- incarcerated in Florida’s health issues” before he — A Florida sanitation has 143 facilities, roughly The man, whose identity ment said. prisons receive all contracted the disease, worker doing his regular 96,000 inmates and more was not released, asked Blackwater is one medically necessary the tweet said. rounds recently rescued a than 23,000 employees, the deputies to take the of seven privately run medical and behavioral Shannon Bennett, a woman who was having a and where visitation was stranded dog off the boat. prisons in Florida. The treatment is one of 39-year-old deputy, died medical emergency in her shut down in mid-March Authorities say a group state Department of FDC’s (the Department late Friday night from driveway. — has been a major of deputies dressed in full Management Services of Corrections’) core complications related to The Pensacola News concern for corrections personal protective gear oversees contracts constitutional respon- the coronavirus, Broward Journal reports that Ronald workers, inmates and went to the boat Friday with private prison sibilities. FDC ensures County Sheriff Gregory Booker got out of his truck their families and state and got Sassy. She was contractors. an appropriate level of Tony’s office announced. and asked the woman if lawmakers. taken to a facility to be The Department health care is provided Tony called Bennett “a she was all right. Then he “The problem with the cared for until she can be of Corrections “is in to all inmates and FDC’s fine deputy” and “con- noticed blood and that prisons is that we are a reunited with her owner. close contact” with medical provider is held summate professional,” she was holding a sweater little gated community The Geo Group and accountable for care adding that the deputy — and once it hits there, the Department of in line with evolving helped “bridge the gap it’s going to hit. And Management Services national standards,” the between the LGBTQ and the window is closing “to ensure the proper announcement said. law enforcement commu- on the department infectious disease pro- Prison employees who nities.” Bennett’s survi- (Florida Department of tocols are followed,” as have symptoms of the vors include his fiancé, We Are Still Open. Corrections) to be able to outlined in guidance for disease have been told Jonathan Frey. We Want to Keep You Cool! 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(PG) (2:00) FREE 12 a.m. ERASER ››‡ (1996) Arnold Henson, Octavia Spencer. Schwarzenegger, James Mathematicians help launch CHARLIE AND THE Caan. A government agent astronaut John Glenn into CHOCOLATE FACTORY ››› protects a witness from space. (PG) (3:00) FX 8 p.m., (2005) Johnny Depp, Freddie 11 p.m. Highmore. Five children tour gunrunners. (R) (2:30) AMC the wondrous factory of an 4:30 p.m. KEEP WATCHING ›› (2017) odd confectioner. (PG) (2:30) FORBIDDEN PLANET ›››› Bella Thorne, Natalie Martinez. FREE 11 a.m. (1956) Walter Pidgeon, Anne Intruders force a family to play Francis. Astronauts find a a game of life or death. (R) COACH CARTER ››› (2005) stranded professor and his (2:00) FX 10:30 a.m. Samuel L. Jackson, Robert TCM Ri’chard. A high-school daughter. (G) (1:45) 3 ›››‡ p.m. KEY LARGO (1948) basketball coach pushes his Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. team to excel. (PG-13) (3:00) FROM THE EARTH TO THE ›› Robinson. Gangster holds GI AMC 9 a.m. MOON (1958) Joseph and hostages in Florida Keys Cotten, George Sanders. ››› hotel. (NR) (2:00) TCM 1:15 COLLATERAL (2004) Cannon shoots off manned a.m. Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx. A rocket in 1868 Florida. (NR) contract killer uses a cabdriver (1:45) TCM 10:15 a.m. THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI for his jobs. (R) (2:00) TNT ›››‡ (1948) Rita Hayworth, 5:30 p.m. GHOSTBUSTERS ››‡ (2016) Orson Welles. A sailor gets Melissa McCarthy, Kristen involved in a murder while on CREATURE FROM THE Wiig. Four women battle ››› a cruise. (NR) (1:45) TCM 10 BLACK LAGOON (1954) mischievous ghosts in New p.m. NASA mathematicians (Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer, from left) cross Richard Carlson, Julia Adams. York. (PG-13) (3:00) FX 3 p.m. gender and race lines to launch astronaut John Glenn into space in “Hidden Figures” on FX. An Amazon expedition finds a MAN ON FIRE ››‡ (2004) prehistoric man with gills. 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By STEVE PEOPLES, JILL possible. I don’t know COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER what else he could do,” ASSOCIATED PRESS said Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of Liberty WASHINGTON (AP) — University and a Trump President Donald Trump confidant. is confronting the most The last president to dangerous crisis a U.S. face a crisis of compa- leader has faced this cen- rable scale and depth tury as the coronavirus was Herbert Hoover, a spreads and a once-vi- Republican who held brant economy falters. office during the onset of As the turmoil deepens, the Great Depression, ac- the choices he makes in cording to Yale University the critical weeks ahead historian Joanne will shape his reelection Freeman. Like Trump prospects, his legacy in some ways, Hoover and the character of the resisted sweeping federal nation. government intervention The early fallout is to address the economic sobering. In the White crisis of the early 1930s. House’s best-case Freeman noted that the scenario, more than results were disastrous for 100,000 Americans will the nation’s economy and die and millions more Hoover’s presidency. As will be sickened. At least the nation slipped deeper 10 million have already into depression, he lost their jobs, and some suffered a landslide loss economists warn it could in 1932 to Roosevelt. be years before they find ALEX BRANDON/AP FILE PHOTO The American public work again. The S&P 500 has mixed reviews for index has plunged more In this April 2, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Trump’s performance, Room of the White House in Washington. Trump is governing through the most dangerous crisis forced upon any U.S. leader since than 20%, and the U.S. although his polling num- surgeon general predicted World War II. And just seven months before Election Day, he is entering a critical stretch that will determine his reelection, his legacy, and the character of the nation. bers have been ticking up. on Sunday that this week Former Trump aide will be “our Pearl Harbor briefings and distancing the shutdown of all but has unleashed another Those who are dying Steve Bannon dismissed moment” as the death toll himself from the crisis essential businesses, $4 trillion. now were likely infected traditional politics as an climbs. by pinning the blame for throwing the economy The administration weeks ago, and most afterthought as the nation Those grim realities are inadequate preparedness into a tailspin. The extended for another highly impacted states enters a critical month testing Trump’s leader- on the states. remaining options, the month new social across the nation have to blunt the spread of ship and political survival Trump and those officials argue, are largely distancing recommen- already taken drastic the virus, yet the man skills unlike any challenge around him increasingly on the margins. dations calling for those steps — unthinkable just who helped elect Trump he has faced in office, argue he is reaching the White House advisers who are sick, are elderly months ago — forcing four years ago said the including the special limits of his power to note that Trump has or have serious health their residents to stay in political stakes could not counsel investigation alter the trajectory of the already pulled vast levers conditions to stay home. their homes. And though be more dire. and the impeachment outbreak and the eco- to blunt the impact of the And Trump has used the federal government “Every day for President probe that imperiled nomic fallout, according pandemic. He worked the authority granted to has faced widespread Trump is now Nov. 3,” his presidency. Trump to White House officials with Congress to pass him under the Defense criticism to do more to Bannon said, referencing appears acutely aware and allies, many of whom a record $2.2 trillion Production Act to try to force the production Election Day. that his political fortunes were granted anonymity rescue package; a fourth force private companies of critical supplies, it’s Peoples reported from will be inextricably linked to discuss the situation package is expected in to manufacture critical already too late for most New York. Associated Press to his handling of the candidly. The federal the coming weeks. The supplies, though some new production to blunt writers Jonathan Lemire pandemic, alternating government has issued Federal Reserve, which is have faulted him for not the oncoming wave. in New York and Thomas between putting himself guidelines that in many technically independent using the tool early or “I really think he’s done Beaumont in Des Moines, at the center of the areas have resulted in of the White House, aggressively enough. everything humanly Iowa, contributed to this crisis with lengthy daily report. Need that hard-to-find item? Find it in the Classifieds.

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The Region Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Florida Cities Tides Today Wed. High Low High Low Ocala Daytona Beach City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W 86/65 82/64 Apalachicola 78 68 pc 80 71 t Bradenton DeLand Clearwater 83 70 pc 81 71 pc Today 12:44a 7:35a 1:07p 7:49p Wed. 1:42a 8:04a 1:28p 8:38p Beverly Leesburg 86/65 Coral Springs 85 71 pc 92 69 s Hills 87/67 Daytona Beach 82 64 t 86 67 t Clearwater 86/64 Fort Lauderdale 83 72 pc 89 71 s Today 12:07a 6:49a 12:32p 7:02p Orlando Fort Myers 90 71 t 88 73 pc Wed. 1:00a 7:29a 1:03p 7:48p Brooksville 87/67 Titusville Gainesville 85 64 pc 85 68 t St. Petersburg 88/65 Jacksonville 86 65 pc 86 70 t 82/67 Today 2:08a 8:30a 2:31p 8:44p Cold Warm Stationary Showers T-storms Rain Flurries Snow Ice Key Largo 83 73 pc 84 71 s Wed. 3:06a 8:59a 2:52p 9:33p Kissimmee Key West 85 77 pc 85 76 s U.S. Extremes (For the 48 contiguous states Monday) High ...... 84 at Opa Locka, FL Low ...... 17 at Gould, CO Tarpon Springs 87/67 Melbourne Melbourne 80 67 t 87 67 pc Vero Beach 84/69 Plant City Haines City 80/67 Miami 86 73 pc 90 72 s Today 11:43a 5:52a --- 6:13p Today Wed. Today Wed. Wed. 12:07a 6:50a 12:31p 7:02p 89/65 87/66 Naples 87 73 pc 84 74 pc City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Ocala 86 65 pc 86 69 t Winter Haven Venice Albuquerque 73 45 s 73 44 pc Kansas City 78 51 pc 77 38 pc Tampa Okeechobee 83 65 t 89 65 pc 89/67 Today 12:06a 6:52a 12:29p 7:06p Anchorage 34 23 pc 37 21 pc Knoxville 78 62 t 79 59 t 86/69 Orlando 87 67 t 89 70 pc Wed. 1:04a 7:21a 12:50p 7:55p Atlanta 78 64 pc 83 67 t Las Vegas 61 50 sh 62 47 t Bartow Frostproof Panama City 79 69 pc 80 69 t 88/66 Baltimore 64 56 sh 76 51 pc Los Angeles 62 50 t 61 53 c St. Petersburg 88/67 Pensacola 80 70 c 85 71 t Birmingham 78 63 r 83 65 t Louisville 81 66 r 80 52 pc 86/68 Avon Park Pompano Beach 84 71 sh 90 72 s Marine Boise 64 41 pc 68 41 s Memphis 79 65 t 84 57 pc Wauchula 87/66 Vero St. Augustine 80 63 t 84 68 t Wind Speed Seas Bay/Inland Boston 62 41 pc 46 37 r Milwaukee 68 46 t 59 37 r 88/66 Basinger Beach St. Petersburg 86 68 pc 84 71 pc Sebring direction in knots in feet chop Buffalo 61 46 pc 55 42 pc Minneapolis 67 42 c 52 31 sh 86/65 82/67 Sarasota 84 68 pc 83 70 pc Sarasota Myakka City 87/66 Burlington, VT 55 33 pc 51 34 c Montgomery 77 67 c 86 69 t Tallahassee 84 67 pc 88 70 t Cape Sable to Tarpon Springs 84/68 89/67 Charleston, WV 78 62 t 75 57 c Nashville 81 66 t 80 55 pc Okeechobee Tampa 86 69 pc 84 72 pc W 5-10 1-2 Light Charlotte 83 62 pc 86 63 pc New Orleans 86 70 pc 87 71 c 83/65 Vero Beach 82 67 t 89 67 pc Tarpon Springs to Apalachicola Port Chicago 73 49 t 67 39 r New York City 63 52 pc 63 48 sh Venice Venus Indiantown West Palm Beach 83 73 pc 91 72 pc SW 5-10 1-1 Light 84/69 Charlotte Cincinnati 78 62 c 76 47 pc Norfolk, VA 75 57 c 81 56 pc 88/67 88/65 83/69 Cleveland 63 54 t 62 46 pc Oklahoma City 83 53 pc 82 46 pc UV Index Today Sun and Moon Columbia, SC 82 64 pc 86 67 pc Omaha 76 48 pc 64 36 s Sebring Winter Haven Columbus, OH 72 60 t 70 44 pc Philadelphia 63 55 pc 73 50 pc The Sun Rise Set Concord, NH 60 34 pc 52 32 r Phoenix 83 55 s 75 51 r Statistics through 1 p.m. Monday Statistics through 1 p.m. Monday Today 7:09 a.m. 7:47 p.m. Dallas 85 64 c 91 61 c Pittsburgh 66 56 t 68 48 sh Temperatures Temperatures Wednesday 7:08 a.m. 7:47 p.m. Denver 71 39 s 61 35 pc Portland, ME 56 35 pc 50 35 r Minutes to burn ...... 10 Des Moines 76 45 pc 66 36 pc Portland, OR 59 38 pc 69 43 s High/low 74/63 High/low 79/65 The Moon Rise Set The higher the number the greater the risk. Detroit 62 53 c 67 40 pc Providence 63 43 pc 53 40 r Normal high/low 83/54 Normal high/low 82/60 Today 7:35 p.m. 7:04 a.m. Duluth 56 36 r 47 27 c Raleigh 83 61 pc 85 61 pc Record high 94 in 1946 Record high 91 in 1986 Wednesday 8:43 p.m. 7:44 a.m. Record low 28 in 1987 Record low 38 in 1987 Pollen Index Fairbanks 27 1 c 29 9 c St. Louis 81 59 pc 79 44 pc Precipitation (in inches) Precipitation (in inches) Full Last New First Fargo 55 36 c 45 28 c Salt Lake City 65 45 c 69 45 s Hartford 66 43 pc 55 41 r San Antonio 85 68 sh 88 69 pc 24 hours through 1 p.m. Mon. 0.14” 24 hours through 1 p.m. Mon. 0.19” Helena 59 31 pc 55 30 pc San Diego 65 54 r 62 56 t Month to date 0.88” Month to date 0.19” Honolulu 80 68 t 80 67 pc San Francisco 60 49 pc 61 50 pc Normal month to date 0.55” Normal month to date 0.61” Cause ...... Fvbayberry/Oak/Palm Houston 86 69 pc 90 69 pc Seattle 56 40 pc 60 41 s Year to date 4.15” Year to date 2.35” Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr 22 Apr 30 Source: National Allergy Bureau Indianapolis 76 60 r 71 42 s Washington, DC 68 59 c 79 54 pc Normal year to date 8.89” Normal year to date 9.33” Last year to date 9.33” Last year to date 6.51” Solunar Table Air Quality Today The World Monthly Rainfall Leesburg Minor Major Minor Major Statistics through 1 p.m. Monday Today Wed. Today Wed. Month 2020 2019 Avg. Record Today 5:36a 11:50a 6:03p ---- City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Wed. 6:29a 12:16a 6:56p 12:43p Jan. 0.58 3.37 2.48 7.46/1948 Temperatures Amsterdam 66 50 pc 71 48 pc Mexico City 79 55 pc 81 56 pc Thu. 7:26a 1:12a 7:53p 1:40p Feb. 1.44 1.56 2.54 10.61/1998 High/low 77/64 Main pollutant ...... Ozone Baghdad 86 66 c 85 63 pc Montreal 53 30 s 46 32 c March 0.14 1.43 3.60 12.18/1960 Source: The solunar period schedule allows planning days so you Beijing 66 40 pc 64 41 s Ottawa 52 33 pc 47 35 sf Precipitation (in inches) Airnow.gov will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover April 0.19 2.08 2.63 7.36/1951 Berlin 65 44 pc 69 45 pc Paris 72 50 pc 74 51 s May 1.49 2.74 12.72/1957 24 hours through 1 p.m. Mon. 0.41” during those times. Major periods begin at the times June 9.66 7.87 16.44/1992 shown and last for 1.5 to 2 hours. The minor periods are Buenos Aires 65 51 s 65 54 s Rio de Janeiro 84 71 t 75 71 sh Weather Trivia™ shorter. July 11.89 8.25 16.45/1945 Airport Cairo 77 57 s 75 58 pc Rome 66 45 s 66 44 s Aug. 8.20 7.48 14.59/1949 Q: Cancun 87 74 s 88 75 s St. John’s 37 23 pc 34 23 sf Possible weather-related delays today. Check with What was the most deadly fl ood of Sept. 3.78 6.08 17.26/1960 all time? Weather History Dublin 57 42 pc 59 43 pc San Juan 83 74 pc 85 74 pc Oct. 4.66 2.58 9.43/1952 your airline for the most updated schedules. Edmonton 33 16 sf 33 17 pc Sydney 69 61 pc 70 62 sh Nov. 2.79 2.11 7.81/1988 Hi/Lo Outlook Delays Lightning struck an oil refi nery on April Halifax 43 30 pc 42 28 pc Tokyo 61 50 pc 67 49 s

Dec. 2.99 2.76 12.52/2002 Orlando 87/67 storms afternoon 1887. April in 900,000 over killed 7, 1926, at San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Kiev 62 40 s 66 36 pc Toronto 55 40 pc 54 40 pc

Total 2.35 53.90 51.12 73.28/1959

Sarasota 84/68 part cldy none China in River Yellow on Flooding resulting fi re lasted fi ve days. London 67 48 s 72 49 pc Vancouver 52 38 pc 53 40 pc Totals are from a 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m. Tampa 86/69 part cldy none A: Madrid 66 49 sh 70 51 pc Winnipeg 50 32 pc 43 27 sf Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. POP: Probability of precipitation IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: GC19-565 SEBRING FLEA MARKET, LLC. a Flor- ida limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL A. TELLSCHOW; DOWN- TOWN MALL, LLC. a Florida limited li- ability company and UNKNOWN TEN- ANTS #1-____. Defendants. NOTICE OF CLERK’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of that certain Sum- mary Final Judgment made and entered in the Circuit Court of High- lands County, Florida in the above en- titled cause on February 25, 2020, Case No. GC19-565 wherein SEBRING FLEA MARKET, LLC., is Plaintiff and MICHAEL A. TELL- SCHOW and DOWNTOWN MALL, LLC., are the Defendants, ROBERT GERMAINE, Clerk of the above Court, will between and during the legal hours of sale, to-wit, at 11:00 A.M. on the 23rd day of April, 2020, the same being the day set by said Final Judg- ment, offer for sale and sell at public outcry for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder at the Jury Assembly Room, Basement, Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, that certain property more particularly described as follows: Lots 12 through 18, inclusive, Block 62, and South 25 feet of Lot 11, Block 62, ORIGINAL TOWN OF SEBRING, according to the plat there- of recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 1, of the Public Records of Desoto County, Florida, of which Highlands County, Florida was formerly a part, and in Transcript Plat Book 1, Page 6, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida; TOGETHER with that portion of the vacated alley as described in O.R. Book 800, Page 91, lying in Block 62, of the ORIGINAL TOWN OF SEBRING, according to the plat there- of recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 1, of the Public Records of DeSoto County, Florida, of which Highlands County, Florida was formerly a part, and in Transcript Plat Book 1, Page 6, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, described as follows: BEGINNING at the most Southerly corner of said Lot 16, in Block 62, TOWN OF SEBRING; thence North 15'00'00'' East, along the Westerly line of said alley for a distance of 27.14 feet; thence North 69 degrees 09'13'' East for a distance of 18.51 feet, to a point on Easterly right of way line of said alley; thence South 15 degrees 00'00'' West, along the Easterly right of way line of alley for a distance of 54.74 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Franklin Street; thence North 20 de- grees 50'47'' West, along said right of way for a distance of 25.61 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS AND EXCEPT therefrom that portion of Lot 16, Block 62, of the ORIGINAL TOWN OF SEBRING, ac- cording to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 1, of the Public Records of DeSoto County, Florida, of which Highlands County, Florida was formerly a part, and in Transcript Plat Book 1, Page 6, of the Public Re- cords of Highlands County, Florida, as more particularly described in that certain Quit Claim Deed to the City of Sebring recorded in O.R. Book 803, Page 642, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, described as follows: COMMENCE at the most Southerly corner of said Lot 16, in said Block 62, TOWN OF SEBRING; thence run North 20 degrees 50'47'' West along the Northeasterly right of way line of Franklin Street for a dis- tance of 22.00 feet for the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue North 20 degrees 50'47'' West along said right of way line for a distance of 15.00 feet; thence North 69 degrees 09'13'' East for a distance of 26.73 feet to a point on the Easterly right of way line of a 15 foot alley; thence South 15 degrees 00'00'' West along said Easterly right of way line of alley for a distance of 18.51 feet; thence South 69 degrees 09'13'' West for a distance of 15.89 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER with an easement for sewer line as set forth in easement between Ford W. Heacock and Ford W. Heacock, Jr. and Tropical State Bank, recorded March 13, 1961, in O.R. Book 115, Page 679, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Said property will be sold to satisfy the Summary Final Judgment above referred to and all sums mentioned www.highlandsnewssun.comtherein. April 7, 2020 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | B1 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, IF ANY, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER SIXTY (60) DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SUR- PLUS. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, per- sons needing a special accommoda- tion to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceedingNotice and of withinSale two (2) Real Estate Other Help Wanted Medical Announcements working days 0130of your receipt of this 1560 2001 2030 3010 Notice. If you are hearing impaired call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice LEGAL impaired call 1-800-955-8770. DATED at Sebring, Highlands County, Lake Placid CASH Florida this 25th day of February, For Your Home! NOTICES 2020. Rapid Closing; Any ROBERT GERMAINE Condition. Must have Clerk, Circuit Court sufficient equity. Ken By: /s/ Cyndi S. Dassinger Genpak LLC, a leading manufacturer of disposable Deputy Clerk (SEAL) 863-441-2689 April 7, 14, 2020 foodservice packaging, is seeking to fill the following Do You Need positions in our Sebring Notice of Sale 1000 2000 M RN/LPN–Long Term Care More Business? 0130 plant. REAL ESTATE EMPLOYMENT i NEW Sign On Bonus i Reach out to all of V C Mechanic: Highlands County Objective of Position: Must be M CNA– Long Term Care IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Help Wanted capable of adjusting, dis- with 2 publications TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR 2001 mantling & repairing simple i NEW Sign On Bonus i plus 2 websites to HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA “We are Pledged To The Letter production equipment & must And Spirit of U.S. Policy For The Advertise Your CASE NO.: GC19-565 have a good understanding of M NA–Assisted Living Business!! SEBRING FLEA MARKET, LLC. a Flor- Achievement Of Equal Housing Carpenters, Helpers & mechanical techniques, tools i NEW WAGES i ida limited liability company, Opportunity Throughout The Roofers Wanted: & measuring devices. Show Plaintiff, traits or active related in- Let customers Find You Nation. We Encourage And Sup- Exp. preferred. Building M Servers by advertising your vs. sheds in Sebring. terest in one or more fields: MICHAEL A. TELLSCHOW; DOWN- port An Affirmative Advertising machine shop, electrical, fab- business on the TOWN MALL, LLC. a Florida limited li- And Marketing Program In Which Call 863-381-0624 rication, welding & instru- M Student C.N.A. Class Business & Services ability company and UNKNOWN TEN- There Are No Barriers To Obtain- mentation. Page! ANTS #1-____. ing Housing Because of Race, Essential Duties Rewarding Work Defendants. Color, Religion, Sec, Handicap, & Responsibilities: NOTICE OF CLERK’S SALE Environment Mention this ad Familial Status or National Origin” 1. Maintain a small set of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under tools to enable performance & Call Today !! and by virtue of that certain Sum- of normal duties *NEW* Competitive mary Final Judgment made and Genpak LLC, a leading 2. Familiar with all facets & entered in the Circuit Court of High- Homes For Sale procedures of plant opera- Wages 863-658-0307 lands County, Florida in the above en- manufacturer of disposable 1020 foodservice packaging, is tions & *NEW* Sign On titled cause on February 25, 2020, 3. Basic amount of under- Bonus Amounts! Case No. GC19-565 wherein seeking to fill the following standing of pneumatics & hy- SEBRING FLEA MARKET, LLC., is positions in our Sebring draulics Plaintiff and MICHAEL A. TELL- Tough Times plant. 4. Capable of diagnosing and Join Our Team. Voted SCHOW and DOWNTOWN MALL, Never Last repairing plant equipment Best in Highlands County! LLC., are the Defendants, ROBERT V B Mechanic: with supervision GERMAINE, Clerk of the above Court, Objective of Position: Ability 5. Maintain the necessary Apply: will between and during the legal TOUGH AGENTS DO! to perform any electrical & hand tools needed to per- at www.palmsofsebring.com hours of sale, to-wit, at 11:00 A.M. on mechanical repairs on all Ex- form job duties in a product- Email resume to: the 23rd day of April, 2020, the same truders & Thermoformers as ive manner [email protected] 4000 being the day set by said Final Judg- required for production re- 6. Capable of keeping accur- or In Person at: 725 S. Pine ment, offer for sale and sell at public quirements. Must be familiar ate records of work per- St., Sebring, FL 33872. FINANCIAL outcry for cash in hand to the highest with all facets & procedures formed and best bidder at the Jury Assembly of plant operations and will be 7. 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Housekeeping, must keep Opportunities Jeanny Campbell ment of tools to be able to Highly Competitve Salaries of the Public Records of Desoto perform normal duties all areas free of debris County, Florida, of which Highlands Broker Associate All Eligible Applicants will 2. Able to break down & set be Interviewed Directly County, Florida was formerly a part, up for all Thermoforming We offer a highly and in Transcript Plat Book 1, Page competitive compensation Apply at 1010 Hwy 27N How Can I Help? product on machinery to the Avon Park or fax resume 6, of the Public Records of Highlands standards set for cycle & package, insurance & County, Florida; quality & be able to clean & retirement benefits. to Tammy Padilla at TOGETHER with that portion of the prepare all tooling for set up Apply in Person at 116 863-453-5308 vacated alley as described in O.R. 863-381-1848 3. Capable of diagnosing & Shicane Dr., Sebring, FL Book 800, Page 91, lying in Block repairing plant equipment en- 33870 & bring your resume. 62, of the ORIGINAL TOWN OF RE/MAX Realty Plus tirely on your own, without su- GenPak is an Equal Oportunity SEBRING, according to the plat there- pervision Employer of recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 1, 4. Excellent understanding of HIGHLANDS HOT of the Public Records of DeSoto Mobile Homes for Sale pneumatics & hydraulics County, Florida, of which Highlands 1090 5. Familiar with all facets & Employment DEALS! County, Florida was formerly a part, procedures of plant opera- 2002 and in Transcript Plat Book 1, Page tions OAKS AT AVON Do you have stuff to 6, of the Public Records of Highlands Avon Park-Newly 6. Strong industrial mechanic- Reader's Choice Award Facility sell at $500 or less? County, Florida, described as follows: remodeled 2/1.5, new al & some electrical back- Learn to Drive a Truck! BEGINNING at the most Southerly appliances, walk to shopping. ground with formal training Get your Commercial u HIRING RNs u Advertise your Full-Time & Part-Time corner of said Lot 16, in Block 62, $13,500. 630-272-3771 which includes theory & read- Driver's License today at merchandise now in TOWN OF SEBRING; thence North ing of schematics South Florida State College. Positions the Classified 15'00'00'' East, along the Westerly 7. Maintain the necessary Funding opportunities Flexible Shifts Available line of said alley for a distance of Lake Wales 3/2 Doublewide Career Advancement Section! hand tools needed to per- available to eligible (Private Parties Only) 27.14 feet; thence North 69 degrees CHA, new carpet, carport, form job duties in a product- participants. Opportunities 09'13'' East for a distance of 18.51 outbuilding, lot rent $280/mo. ive manner All Eligible Applicants will feet, to a point on Easterly right of Owner finance w/20% down. 8. 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Clint William Byron led the Bowyer was the in-race most laps in NASCAR’s reporter and again first two virtual races and delivered a hilarious had nothing to show for performance. his gaming skills. The “I got Bubbaed!” third time out, he got the Bowyer shouted after he win. was moved out of line by Byron easily won the Bubba Wallace. “I need a iRacing event Sunday beer really badly.” at virtual Bristol Motor Wallace appeared Speedway, where to “rage quit” the race NASCAR would have after the incident. “That’s been really racing before why I don’t take this the coronavirus pandem- (crap) serious. Peace ic caused sports to shut out,” Wallace said on his down. gaming stream. NASCAR “Some things are After fans ripped him different but a lot of on Twitter, he laughed at William Byron’s virtual car on the way to victory. things are similar and how seriously some are this is a racetrack I’ve taking iRacing with his uttering his “You’re Fired” disqualified as he was has frozen. 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Joyce format this week and to rage quitting in a being told he was clear of became the first team to plug to help the simulator Julius & Associates, which started with single-car second post. another car, only to crash. actively involve its spon- company sell the setup. measures and analyzes qualifying to set the field Blue-Emu, one of Erik Jones had internet sors in the virtual racing The iRacing has been a all forms of media, said for a pair of 50-lap heat Wallace’s sponsors, was issues that caused him by having Elliott and Alex savior for the motorsports Hill had received only races. Those heat races apparently not pleased. to miss qualifying, and Bowman live conference industry — IndyCar two television mentions determined the starting “Bye bye Bubba. We’re Daniel Suarez was parked with guests who would launched a series a when racing was sus- order. Byron started from interested in drivers, not for the second consecu- typically get a pre-race week after NASCAR, pended four races into the pole and was never quitters,” said a tweet tive week and was joined visit with the drivers in and Saturday’s second the season. The company challenged. on the account of the top- this time by Kyle Larson a hospitality suite at the race was aired on NBC found he had 46 men- The entertainment ical pain reliever cream. after the two tangled on track. Sports — and NASCAR’s tions during his victory again came from the The company added a track. Teams and drivers are first two televised events race and noted “the Pro drivers, most of whom second tweet using the Suarez was not hap- doing anything they can both set eSports records. Invitational Series is streamed their gaming image of Donald Trump py, complaining that to keep the sport moving More than 1 million giving spotlight to drivers Larson should have been as all incoming revenue people watched last week who do not usually get it.”

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