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Friday-Saturday, November 16-17, 2012 www.newssun.com Volume 93/Number 141 | 50 cents Forecast Detectives arrest bank robbery suspect false name to a law awaiting the lab results while follow- DNA links man to Sept. 19 robbery of enforcement officer. ing other leads. When the lab con- A shower, clouds and Detectives were firmed the match, detectives were then some sun Highlands Independent Bank in AP able to link Narain to able to make the arrest,” Sheriff the robbery through Susan Benton said. High Low Special to the News-Sun Independent Bank, 400 U.S. 27 North evidence collected at This investigation remains open. AVON PARK – At approximately 2 in Avon Park, on Sept. 19. the scene and evaluat- Anyone with information is requested 77 59 p.m. Wednesday, detectives with the Narain was in the Highlands Narain ed during the course to call Detective Roger St. Laurent of Complete Forecast Highlands County Sheriff’s Office County Jail on other charges when he of the active criminal the Highlands County Sheriff’s PAGE 12A Criminal Investigations Unit arrested was arrested on the robbery. He was investigation. The Florida Office Criminal Investigations Unit at Gopaul Narain, 35, of Avon Park, and in jail on previous charges stemming Department of Law Enforcement lab- 402-7447 or 402-7250 or Heartland Online charged him with robbery with a from a traffic stop on Sept. 28. oratory matched the suspect’s DNA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226- firearm and tampering with physical During the traffic stop he was with evidence gathered during the TIPS(8477), or visit on the Internet at evidence. These charges stem from charged with driving while license investigation of the robbery. www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. the robbery of Highlands suspended or revoked and giving a “Detectives have been patiently Anonymity is guaranteed.

Question: Was this year’s early County voting period too A sister for Christmas short to give voters adequate chances to adopts cast their ballots? Housing Yes Program 36.6% By BARRY FOSTER News-Sun correspondent SEBRING – With few changes, Highlands County No commissioners Tuesday adopted recommendations to % the county’s Local Housing 63.4 Assistance Program. A some- times terse discussion was capped by a unanimous vote Total votes: 93 to accept the plan. Next question: Even so, the new regula- tions will be short-lived, with Do you think this a full re-write of the three- Christmas shopping year LHAP plan slated for season will be better May. for businesses than Before that occurs, com- last year’s? mission chairman Jack Richie wants Make your voice heard at Courtesy photo spelled out The Altman family anxiously awaits the arrival of their newest daughter and sibling Jaelynn, pictured in the framed exactly what www.newssun.com photo. (From left) Matt, Teresa, Abby, David and Katie will soon get to meet the former Chinese orphan when she the county arrives in their home on Dec. 1. would be Obituaries mandated to Mary Anticoli do if it par- Altman family journeys to Far East ticipates in Age 97, of Sebring Stewart the program and what rules the county Simon McFadden to bring its newest member home will enact upon itself. Age 75, of Sebring “I want to see that on hard By SAMANTHA GHOLAR the young Chinese orphan. paper,” Richie said. Edna Washington [email protected] The Altman family’s story In her final meeting as SEBRING – It will certainly a commissioner, Barbara Age 87, of Avon Park begins a year ago when oldest be a Christmas to remember for Stewart explained that the daughter Katie, 19, traveled to Courtesy the Altman family this year China on a short-term mission photo plan had been assembled in a Philip Weber when parents Teresa and David trip with the Show Hope organ- Jaelynn, three-member committee, who was Age 88, of Avon Park return to Florida from a whole ization. Katie arrived in China including herself, County world away. once a Administrator June Fisher Obituaries, Page 5A in June 2011. For the next week Chinese The family of five will be and a half, Katie met a number orphan, and housing specialist Lucy getting a little bigger. After a Castillo. Index of interesting and special needs will soon lengthy waiting game, the be the Stewart said the recom- orphans who all were unique, Classifieds 9A Altmans have started their jour- newest mendations had been dis- but one in particular caught her Community Briefs 2A ney to bring their new daughter, member tilled from comments made full attention. of the Dear Abby 11B Jaelynn, home since being Altman Editorial & Opinion 4A approved for the adoption of See ALTMAN, page 8A family. See COUNTY, page 6A Healthy Living 5B Lottery Numbers 2A Movie Review/Times 11B Religion 8B Sports On TV 2B LPPD’s Williams, HCSO’s Sudoku Puzzle 11B Follow the Fennell acquire certifications News-Sun on By SAMANTHA GHOLAR International Association for and enrolled in the course [email protected] Identification. together, which required a SEBRING — Two of Lake Placid Police Chief minimum of one year of Highlands County’s law Phil Williams and Highlands “crime scene-related activi- www.twitter.com/thenewssun enforcement officers have County Sheriff’s Office ties.” recently been awarded as cer- Detective Jeff Fennell Williams, who has more tified crime scene investiga- obtained their certification in than 30 years of law enforce- tors by the world’s leading crime scene investigation on ment experience, has always News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Lake Placid Police Chief Phil Williams obtained his certifi- forensic science and identifi- Nov. 1. Williams and Fennell See PAIR, page 3A cation in crime scene investigation on Nov. 1 0790994 01001 cation association, the have long been acquaintances Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY BRIEFS Hancock’s last hurrah VA Outpatient office from 11 a.m. to 4 Clinic opens today p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Donations will SEBRING — The Bay Tuesday was last aid in helping give shelter Pines VA Healthcare and care to unwanted, System will hold a ribbon school board meeting abused and sick animals cutting ceremony for the until they find new forever for long time member Sebring VA Community homes. Donations are tax- Outpatient Clinic (COC) at By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY deductible. 11 a.m. today. The new [email protected] The Humane Society is clinic will be in the SEBRING — J. Ned Hancock at 7321 Haywood Taylor Beverly Center Plaza at attended his last school board meeting Blvd., Sebring; phone num- 5901 U.S. 27 South. as an elected official Tuesday night. ber is 655-1522. After completing four terms of office When entering the facili- — he was first elected in 1996 — ty, park in any available SFSC offers Basic Hancock retired this year. Jan Shoop parking spot, as there will be no reserved parking for Law Enforcement was elected to the District 3 seat. Course Shoop attended the reception in this event. There is parking available behind the Hancock’s honor, as did Pete Pollard, AVON PARK — South Heartland Workforce. who preceded Hancock in office. Florida State College’s The ceremony will be In fact, a great many people turned Public Service Academy is held outside, near the clin- out to say farewell and good luck offering a Basic Law ic’s main entrance. As this including, former board members Wally Enforcement course begin- program will be held rain Randall, Richard Norris, Margaret ning Jan. 28. The 770 con- News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY or shine, please dress Turnbull and Ruth Handley, a former J. Ned Hancock attended his last school board meeting as a member Tuesday tact-hour course will meet appropriately. All guests superintendent of schools. Elected offi- night. In addition to his wife and three daughters, former board members, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 1- will have the opportunity to cials like Ray Royce of Lake Placid, superintendents and local elected officials turned out to say farewell. 10 p.m. Monday-Friday, participate in a short recep- Scott Stanley of Sebring, County including some Saturdays tion and tour of the build- Commissioner Ron Handley, Jim and Sundays at the SFSC ing directly following the Brooks, who was just elected to the you,” Cox said. “You are a true servant Public Service Academy, ‘You start running with ceremony. county commission, and Sebring Mayor leader.” Highlands Campus. According to Jason George Hensley also paid their all kinds of ideas, but In his turn Hancock talked about This course is required to Dangle, public information respects. how a journey doesn’t always work out become a state of Florida schools are people plain officer for the Bay Pines Norris read a letter from former the way you imagine it will. “You start certified law enforcement VA Healthcare System, the superintendent Robert Fitzgerald, who and simple. We have running with all kinds of ideas, but officer. Enrollment is limit- new office will open praised Hancock for his “compassion, schools are people, plain and simple. ed and application packets good people. We need to Monday. outspokeness, clarity and honor.” We have good people. We need to can be picked up by Randall said Hancock “tackled any attract more.’ attract more.” Donate items for appointment only. issue and was patient — when Bringing new teachers into the coun- “Law enforcement offi- NED HANCOCK required,” a point that met with genuine ty, he said, should be a priority in the Humane Society cers are jacks of all trades,” outgoing school board member laughter. Randall added that when future, adding that it won’t easy — sale said Richard Morey, coor- Hancock asked questions he expected salaries are low and young people look dinator, Law Enforcement SEBRING — Can’t pull answers. “He was an equal opportunity meaning his struggle to not cry. “That’s for the excitement of a city. Officer Training. “The your car into the garage? foot roaster,” Randall said. just how I’m wired.” Gathering himself, Hancock asked the board to “please course covers a variety of No room to put stuff in Superintendent Wally Cox, a man of Cox added, “I grew up with his sisters. stay diligent. I’m biased. I’m old. I’m topics including weapons your house? It’s time to true emotions, couldn’t fight tears as he Ned was the little brother, spoiled all those things, but guys, we are not training, driving, first aid, clear out the clutter and stepped next to Hancock to formally much of the time. I’ve known him a getting what we need. Go to defensive tactics and crime help benefit the Humane say good-by. They’ve known each other long time. I remember when he was Tallahassee. We need more opportuni- scene investigation to help Society of Highlands all their lives and worked closely over very active at Woodlawn Elementary ties, more money and more classrooms. students build a strong County. the years. School, well before he thought of run- “The only chance these young kids foundation toward a life- Organizers are collecting “This is always a disaster,” Cox said, ning for the school board. “I will miss have is their education.” long and lasting career in excess, clean household law enforcement.” items for the Humane For more information or Society’s third annual Paw to register, contact Morey Prints Sale-a-thon on at 784-7285. Christmas Expo set Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agri Civic YMCA starts for this weekend at Center. Furniture, jewelry, small bicycling safety electric appliances, tools, class, cheerleading cookware/dishes, electron- Sebring Christian SEBRING — The ics, lamps, pictures and Highlands County Family By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY given a raffle ticket for a frames, YMCA is starting a bicycle [email protected] chance at door prizes. collectibles/antiques, safety class for children 5- SEBRING — Saturday There is no admission fee, toys/baby items, pet prod- 12 years old. They need and Sunday a special but Walker asks that every- ucts and any other great bikes in good working con- Christmas shopping venue one bring a non-perishable stuff will be appreciated. dition and bicycle helmets. called “All I Want for food item or an unwrapped No clothes or White Courtesy photo If you have one to donate, South Florida State College Foundation Director Don Christmas Expo” will take toy. These items will be Elephant electronics. drop it by the YMCA . If Appelquist was awarded the Campus Impact Award for place at Sebring Christian donated to a local charity. Call Pat Hoffer at 835- unable to drop it off, call Outstanding Private Fundraising Professional from the Church at 4514 Hammock The Expo will be open 1491 or the shelter at 655- Council for Resource Development earlier this month. 382-9622. Road. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 1522 with any questions. The YMCA is also con- Diana Walker, one of the Saturday; and from 1-4 p.m. Smaller items may be SFSC’s Appelquist organizers, said it is an on Sunday. dropped off to the shelter Continued on page 5A opportunity to do early Christmas gift shopping. gets national award There will be 25 vendors Nov. 14 10 12 19 48 49 53 x:4 selling everything from Special to the News-Sun state of Florida and is now chocolate, cosmetics (Avon Lottery Next jackpot $4 million AVON PARK – Don part of a pilot effort funded and Mary Kay), jewelry, Nov. 10 8 15 18 42 45 59 x:2 Appelquist, director of by a U.S. Department of purses, home scented items, Center Nov. 7 7 11 15 18 24 43 x:5 South Florida State College Education Investing in food dips, to sunglasses and Foundation Inc., was Innovation (i3) grant to beads. One-of-a-kind home Nov. 14 6 7 21 26 36 Nov. 14 (n) 7422 recently awarded the demonstrate how SFSC crafts also will be for sale. Nov. 13 17 20 21 24 36 Nov. 14 (d) 5943 Campus Impact Award for practices could be used by A photographer will be on Nov. 12 4 11 13 18 35 Nov. 13 (n) 9282 Outstanding Private other colleges and entities Nov. 13 (d) 7271 hand to take family photos Nov. 11 5 19 22 29 32 Fundraising Professional with TSIC programs. that can be made into a from the Council for “Don has also directed Nov. 13 6 11 18 26 16 Nov. 14 (n) 671 charm. Resource Development, successful capital cam- Nov. 9 13 20 27 35 18 Nov. 14 (d) 702 Walker said shoppers during an award ceremony paigns for the SFSC Nov. 6 7 13 16 23 16 Nov. 13 (n) 590 should feel free to bring chil- held in Washington D.C. on Theatre for the Performing Nov. 2 3 4 11 37 8 Nov. 13 (d) 610 dren. Teachers from My Nov. 10. Each year, the Arts and the women’s soft- School Academy of Early award is given to one per- ball complex,” Stephens Nov. 14 8 10 30 44 58 PB: 13 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings Learning will have a crafts are twice per day: (d) is the son in the United States said. “He implemented and Next jackpot $214 million table set up so children are daytime drawing, (n) is the who has had the greatest secured funding for a kept buy. Nov. 10 32 42 50 54 55 PB: 32 nighttime drawing. impact on their campus. planned giving initiative, PB: Power Ball Drinks, loaded nachos, hot Nov. 7 32 34 45 52 58 PB: 20 Dr. Norm Stephens, has pursued funding for dogs, kettle corn and cotton SFSC president, nominated faculty endowed chairs in candy will be for sale. For a Appelquist for the award nursing, dental education, small fee five minute mas- for the impact his work has and mathematics, and has pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 9 sages will be available for had on SFSC’s students, facilitated the establish- the stressed out. campus, and community. ment of more than 120 sep- Walker said there also will “Throughout his 42 years arate scholarship endow- be a dollar room with new at SFSC, Don Appelquist ments within the SFSC and gently used items will be has been an extraordinary Foundation, Inc. Under his for sale at $1 a piece. benefit to the college and direction, the grants devel- Visalus, a company that the community in extraordi- opment office is among the makes weight loss shakes, narily meaningful ways,” most successful in the state, will hand out samples of Stephens said. “As the first bringing in funds for new their product. and only executive director programs, including Title Every shopper will be of the SFSC Foundation, III, Student Support Don has established and Services Trio, i3, National directed an exemplary Take Science Foundation, and Stock in Children (TSIC) more.” program, mentoring at-risk “This recognition means students. More than 95 per- a lot to me,” Appelquist cent of our TSIC students said. “I enjoy what I do graduate high school and because it gives me a sense attend and graduate from of personal satisfaction that college with the support of I’m doing something pre-paid scholarships. important to impact the “Recently, the TSIC pro- lives or our students as well gram was selected as an as our college and commu- Unknown Soldiers will exemplary program in the nity.” appear in Sunday’s edition

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By BARRY FOSTER Sutherland suggested News-Sun correspondent $10,000 another key would be how AVON PARK – Residents much council members lis- in the City of Charm soon cost is an tened to the results of the may get asked their opinion survey. on a wide range of topics. issue, A sample form from the Then again, maybe not. NCS shows the firm uses a Saying he has been “dis- however standard Likert scale of 1- contented about citizen 10, asking respondents to input,” Councilman Parke child, the primary one was rate such things as quality of Courtesy photo Sutherland has suggested financial. The company Detective Jeff Fennell, standing next to his Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene life, sense of community, vehicle, attained the Certified Crime Scene Investigator designation earlier this month. the council look into a city- wants $10,300 to do the wide canvass of residents to work with $6,300 of the overall appearance, growth find out what they really money up front as a down and safety issues of the city, Pair of LEOs earn crime scene think. Sutherland got the payment. there also is a section on the idea after speaking with Fort “The idea is good, but the number and quality of Lauderdale representatives cost concerns me,” he said, municipal services. The investigation certifications at a recent League of Cities When asked by Mayor final section tries to find out meeting. Sharon Shuler if the city more about the citizens Continued from page 1A crime scene. Both Fennell and rience, training, expertise, “They do it twice a year,” could do responding to the survey Williams spent several days in education and certifications in he told fellow council mem- such a survey found the area of crime scene asking about length of resi- St. Petersburg preparing for the area of crime scene inves- bers at a Tuesday night ses- in house, investigation one of his dency, economic status, age, the lengthy examination, sion. The council’s regular Sutherland favorite parts of law enforce- tigations makes him a valu- sex, race and even voting which covered topics ranging Monday night session was agreed that ment. able and respected resource habits. from bloodstain patterns to pushed back a day due to could be a “My entire career, I’ve sort within the Sheriff’s Office, in Over the past decade there fingerprinting. Veterans Day. possibility of leaned toward crime assisting our deputies and in have been numerous vision- “It wasn’t a fun time,” said Fort Lauderdale’s semi- but noted scene,” said Williams. “I particular our detectives in Sutherland ing sessions, including an Williams with a laugh. “We annual poll is conducted by that senior always find myself coming solving crimes.” were there for four days and it the National Citizen Survey staff is very busy with city extensive effort by the Avon back to it and in a small With the enhancement of was some intensive studying.” – held out as “the premier business. Sutherland also Park Chamber of Commerce department like ours you have their skills already in place, The hard work paid off citizen survey service” of hearkened back to the distil- to determine the needs and to be hands on and wear a lot the two officers learned a when both Fennell and the International lation of information as a desires of citizens and of hats.” number of other skills during Williams passed the exam City/County Managers key service by NCS. respond to them in a positive Williams is the only LPPD their certification courses, with flying colors and were Association, the National However, Sutherland way. Several similar efforts officer certified in crime including analysis and recon- awarded their certifications as Research Center and the allowed that there might be have been mounted by scene investigation. The seven struction, photography, video, crime scene investigators. National League of Cities. other vendors that could do Highlands County commis- full-time employees at the footwear, forensic art, finger- “It is imperative that our Not only will the firm the work at a lower price. sioners and the Highlands department each play a vital printing, bloodstain patterns members stay current on all administer a survey of resi- But the bottom line was County Economic role in the day-to-day running and more. matters related to their profes- dents, they also analyze and input. of the department. Development Commission, sion,” Sheriff Susan Bebtib “Both he (Fennell) and I report results. Moreover, the “I want more than just the Fennell has worked with which included Avon Park as said “Crime scene investiga- have learned a lot of skills. company will customize vocal minority,” he said. the HCSO for the past 14 part of the study. To date it tion is such a specific element We’ve added a lot of addition- each survey, if that’s what When asked what percent- years in a number of fields. has been difficult to tell how in crime solving and our al skills to the tool box, as we the customer desires, then age of returns the city could He has served both as a road many of the recommenda- members are so dedicated to call it. Now when we need compare the results with expect, Sutherland could not patrol deputy and an evidence tions have reached fruition. this community that they take those skills at a crime scene or other jurisdictions. remember an exact figure. technician. Fennell became a After suggesting that city seriously their training and during a possible testimony The firm touts “the coun- He suggested that it could be part of the crime scene unit certifications. we can just reach in and pull try’s largest and most cur- as much as 25-30 percent of council members could each several years ago and remains “Thank you Detective them out. In this field ,you are rent database of survey the total surveys mailed out. approach officials of NCS to there today. Fennell for your willingness always staying educated and results,” so that the customer He said that as part of the get a better understanding of The certification will to serve our community at this up to date on things. will get the most precise and program, postage free the program, council mem- enhance the abilities of the advanced level.” “This is just another useful comparisons. envelopes would be provid- bers agreed to let Sutherland officers providing more credi- Chief Deputy Mark enhancement to everything we Sutherland did have some ed to encourage participa- research other vendors inde- bility and expertise to any Schrader added, “Jeff’s expe- already know and do.” reservations about his brain- tion. pendently.

SBHC adapting rules GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 11/16/12; 0 0 0 2 5 1 1 0 in the Student Code of Conduct handbook By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY the school he/she would be [email protected] assigned, or could choose to SEBRING — Members of attend under District enroll- the school board voted to ment policies. The student approve several school board must meet all Florida rule changes Tuesday night. Statutes and academic and A third and final public hear- conduct requirements of the ing is needed before they are District.” incorporated. The rule already provided Most of the changes are for students attending private merely formalities. For school. example, school meal and Rule 4.11 deals with the nutrition policies used to be student progression plan. A overseen by the U.S. new sentence states, “The Department of Agriculture plan shall include options for and the state Board of academic acceleration and Education. The state shifted early high school gradua- that responsibility to tion.” Florida’s Department of New rule 4.117 follows up Agriculture and Consumer on Rule 4.11. It states, “A Services. student who completes a The change in the rules minimum of 24 credits and simply reflects that adjust- meets the graduation require- ment. ments stated in the Florida Two new rules deal with statutes, in less than eight possible concussions to stu- semesters or the equivalent, dent athletes. may elect early graduation.” Rule 5.60 regarding stu- The District shall notify the dent injuries adds the para- parent, and the student who graph, “A student who is sus- qualifies. pected of sustaining a con- Procedures for the imple- cussion or head injury shall mentation of this policy are be immediately removed to be established. from physical activity.” The Rule 5.00, which applies to Health Services Manual attending athletic events and guidelines are to be followed. practices, states, “If a student Rule 5.80 requires students is convicted of an on-or-off suspected of sustaining a campus felony or a delin- concussion will be immedi- quent act which would have ately removed from a game been a felony if committed or practice session. by an adult, regardless of The athlete will not be whether adjudication is with- allowed to return to the field held, the student’s participa- without a clearance from tion in interscholastic appropriate medical person- extracurricular activities will nel. Parents will have to file a be suspended for the balance informed consent regarding of the school year.” concussions annually. The school principal or Rule 4.71 expands to designee must be notified of include virtual school stu- alleged violations and con- dents in extracurricular activ- duct an investigation. ities. The principal determines if It states a “full-time a violation has occurred. The GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT Florida Virtual School stu- student and his/her parent dent is eligible to participate shall be notified in writing of FROM THE SOURCE… in extracurricular activities at a suspension.

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Not all education news is bad 2227 U.S. 27 South hyperpartisanship Sebring, FL 33870 20 percent in the early 1970s. 863-385-6155 here actually are a number of The share of high school will not last forever unemployment rates. The official graduates in that age group NEWSROOM Dear Columnist: I am 13 one most often cited, it can be has surged, too, reaching 90 T ROMONA WASHINGTON years old and in the 8th percent, up from 78 percent in argued, is not sufficient. Publisher/Executive Editor grade. 1971. Some of my friends say Actually, there are six dif- but this recovery doesn’t feel Ext. 515 College graduates still are America will never be able ferent ones. The problem is all that great. ... [email protected] more likely to earn signifi- to put back together after the that a general change from Low-wage jobs have grown cantly higher wages. highly divisive Presidential the unemployment rate would three times faster than mid- SCOTT DRESSEL election and that due to mean that comparisons would wage and high-wage jobs. ... The premium for those Editor hyperpartisanship people be difficult if not impossible. Americans like to beat our- with college degrees has Ext. 516 will never work together to The usual unemployment selves up over our various increased by 40 percent since [email protected] solve our problems. They rate is U-3, which includes a shortfalls. When it comes to 1983, reports The New York DAN HOEHNE say it's getting almost impos- percent of the civilian labor education, it’s not as bad as it Times. Sports Editor sible. Papa says if you hear force. The most recent figure seems. The degree means more to Independent’s Ext. 528 people say it on TV, in news- was 7.9 percent. As described in The Wall an employer than the educa- [email protected] papers and on blogs then it Eye The alternative unemploy- Street Journal, 81 percent of tion. must be so. Please tell me Joe Gandelman ment rate that is most often U.S. engineering graduations It means the ability to learn ADVERTISING the truth: can America truly mentioned is U-6. are “immediately employ- on the job, it means the abili- get together after this elec- (note New Jersey Gov. Chris This includes the total able.” VICKIE JONES ty to persist through the frus- tion? Can there ever be a Christie and President number of unemployed, plus That compares to just 25 Ext. 518 trations of college life, it change that takes place that Barack Obama during all those marginally attached percent of Indian grads and [email protected] means learning to delay grati- could move our country Hurricane Sandy) and some to the labor force, plus those 10 percent of Chinese grads. fication, it allows for more MITCH COLLINS towards real problem-solv- may seek consensus, but working part-time jobs who American graduates are time to mature during the cru- Ext. 507 ing, or is this as “good” as it there are forces that eschew would like to be working full- more creative and innovative [email protected] can get? the notion that real political time. It’s 14.6 percent. ... while the Asian students have cial young adult years. Virginia Genericperson nirvana is when a policy gar- The percentage of prime been trained in rote learning America still has the great- 285 Quintessential Ave., ners the maximum number workers, those ages 25 to 54, and memorization. est college system in the BUSINESS OFFICE Any City, USA of populace's participants to working or even looking for Another good sign: One- world by far. JANET EMERSON buy into it. work, has fallen to a 26-year third of the nation’s 25- to 29- Ext. 596 Virginia, your friends are American history is filled low. year-olds have at least a bach- An editorial from the Florida [email protected] wrong. As someone who with figures that cherished It may not be a depression, elor’s degree. It was less than Times-Union in Jacksonville. writes this column, loved the idea of consensus, even political science at Colgate, while assertively promoting TODAY’S LETTERS monitors political shows on strong ideological ideals: radio and TV, and who Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Bad actions were not legally spends hours surfing the Roosevelt, Franklin criminal internet to edit and write my Roosevelt, Dwight centrist blog The Moderate Eisenhower, JFK, LBJ and Editor: Voice, I know how easy it is many more. Gil Troy, in his There is one concept that appeared to get swept up by the early superb book, “Leading from during the presidential campaign that 21st century's rages, passions the Center: Why Moderates calls for comment: The TV ad paid by and melodrama. Make the Best Presidents,” Mr. Peterffy, who fled a “socialist” You and your friends are classifies Ronald Reagan as government. picking up the fact that our a “moderate” because he Mr. Peterffy may need to research politics no longer resemble successfully used compro- the concept of socialism. He did not the kind of politics that made mise and consensus. escape a socialist government. He America great — where con- Strong work to sandbag escaped a communist dictator govern- sensus and compromise were compromise and consensus. ment. The name does not identify a virtues and where politicians Ideological movements that government; policy and actions identify perhaps begrudgingly demonize opponents and government. acknowledged the impor- seek to shrink once-big polit- Of course, he may disapprove of the tance of truth and could not ical tents. Corporations sell- “socialist” elements, as this is his con- blatantly and intentionally ing and broadcasting popular stitutional right to do. However, those ignore it. You're picking up talk shows and cable shows “socialist” elements are integral parts on the tone of our political that rake in big bucks by of this great country. He hasn’t given culture where rudeness, harnessing, communicating, up his social security nor his IRS boorishness and aggressive- and enlarging resentment checks; he is a little ill now, but I doubt they ignore all of the many other health able with a leader who embraces abor- ness are perceived by some and anger to build audience he will refuse Medicare when he is problems that kill that are related to tion, homosexuality, same-sex mar- as being intelligent. Our share that's then sold to really sick. Without a car, he may use asbestos. They are not ignored when it riage, lack of free speech, taking our political culture has shifted, advertisers. The ideological the public transportation available to comes to Agent Orange or to the many guns away, allowing the influx of but just as things shift, they cable channels increasingly him. He may not like to fly, but if he thousands who were exposed to immigration with all kinds of promises can re-shift — and it is in celebrate political incivility. does, he’ll fly on the safest planes in asbestos in the Twin Towers attack. of handouts, which we are not prepared the power of you and other Still, there courageous the world. And feel safe because of his Asbestos kills many more veterans to honor, removing all traces of our young people to do it. politicians and media types U.S. citizenship. than Agent Orange due to the numbers Heavenly Father and His beloved Son, Go back into American and America has a strong There is no bureaucracy in govern- of veterans in World War II and Korea. who gave His life for our salvation. The history and you'll find many center. Many young people ment, a lot of red tape, but as a small They are dying at the rate of 740 a day children are the ones affected the most; examples of times when in their teens and 20s that I business entrepreneur, he should realize from the many health problems they but remember, the children of today compromise — two princi- talked to and emailed these that many of the disastrous events of create. Many veterans are dying from will be the adults of tomorrow. pled parties or politicians past two years make it clear the last 12 years resulted from his big illnesses other than lung cancer that the When these things are removed from giving a little, then taking a they look with revulsion on business associates who influenced exposure to asbestos creates. our schools and institutions of higher little to come up with some- hyperpartisanship, and the government to eliminate the rules and Limiting the veterans claims to lung learning are controlled by professors thing for the common good verbal and written screaming regulations that allowed those associ- cancer only is criminal. They do not who have no place for anything or any- that's supported by more and insulting associated with ates to create the most horrific catastro- limit Agent Orange to any one health body that even references the Almighty, than a power-play faction of it. Many wish there was a phe since the Great Depression. Those problem. They also do not limit those we are in serious trouble. No consider- people — was a virtue. strong third party movement. unholy mortgages and (“un” criminal) in the Twin Towers with asbestos expo- ation for our Constitution, a complete Legislator and former The fact you and others actions drastically affected 100 million sure to any one health problem. The disregard for those who try to enforce Secretary of State Henry ask this question means you middle class citizens who were working President, the Senate and the House, the law, more consideration for leaders Clay, Sr. (April 12, 1777- may — and can — make it people trying to survive the crisis creat- and the VA are ignoring the forgotten of countries who have no respect or June 29, 1852) was even different. Other generations ed by his associates. Those associates veterans of World War II and Korea. To belief in our Lord. These are a few con- called “The Great made it different in positive made billions because their actions ignore those who came first to serve in cerns of many Christians today. Compromiser” for his role in (the Greatest Generation) were not legally criminal. World War II and Korea is criminal. We might ask, if he’s not the one the 1820 Missouri and negative (Baby Gabriel Read My claim of asbestos damage to the God wanted, how did he get elected? Compromise. Partisans Boomers) ways. Your gener- Avon Park VA is more than 10 years old. I am 83 As we read His Word, in Kings and known for compromise ation can do it in a positive years young and I am still waiting. Chronicles, we find God destroyed today face primaries and are way again. To all you lawyers who believe in the many for just such. We are all responsi- If VA can’t help, maybe replaced by hyperpartisans. justice system and fair play for all of ble for allowing these things. When attorneys can You see, Virginia, much of Joe Gandelman is Editor-in- Americans, I would ask that you step judgment comes, the innocent will suf- American political culture is Chief of The Moderate Voice, Editor: up to the plate and sue Halliburton, if fer with the guilty. God is a loving, now set up to define compro- an Internet hub for independ- An open letter to the President, the not for the millions of tax dollars stolen patient God, but there is a limit. When mise as a “caving” or weak- ents, centrists and moderates. Senate and House and the VA: The in the Iraq war, then for the millions of He calls us to repent and trust Him and ness, and consensus as being CNN's John Avlon named him exposure to dangerous chemicals such your brother veterans’ claims that have we continue the same path, His in the inaccurately defined as one of the top 25 Centrists as Agent Orange and the many health- been denied for asbestos damage, patience will exhaust and judgment will “mushy middle.” It showers Columnists and care problems it creates has been remembering that asbestos destroys not come. Our nation is headed for a one- those who are the loudest, Commentators. He can be acknowledged by the federal govern- only the lungs, but the entire body. The world government with foreign law most outrageous, and most reached at jgandelman@the- ment and the Veterans’Administration. Halliburton Fund set up by Congress is enacted with the removal of our laws. insulting with attention and moderatevoice.com/. Guest The exposure of asbestos and the many a scam to disallow all veterans their Control of our lives will be in the doc- riches. Some of today's lead- columns are the opinion of the health problems that they cause has claims; as all the medical profession tors’ hands. ers in both parties do seek writer, not necessarily those of been acknowledged when it comes to will attest that asbestos exposure caus- The greatest thing we have is our compromise and cooperation the News-Sun staff. the comparing the Twin Towers attack, es the breakdown of all body parts, not freedom. Why do you think so many but the federal government and the VA just the lungs as they would have you want to come? There is no other coun- has not compared the asbestos damage believe. try in the world like ours, where you to World War II and Korea veterans. Politics has played a huge part in make your own choice. These who are EDITORIAL PAGE POLICY The veterans were exposed for sever- denying veterans’ claims. so willing to live on the goat will one al years compared to those who were in Are there any lawyers out there will- day realize where all the money comes Make sure to sign your letter and include your the Twin Towers. They have been dying ing to fight for our veterans? from. We have to learn to live within address and phone number. Anonymous letters will be at the rate of 740 a day. There are more They fought for you. our means. The answer is simple; live automatically rejected. than 100,000 claims that the VA is sit- Billie E. Jewett II Chronicles 7:14. Humble ourselves, Please keep your letters to a maximum of 400 ting on. The Republican Congress and Sebring pray, seek God’s will, turn from our words. We have to make room for everybody. Letters of ex-Republican past vice-president, who wicked ways and He will hear our local concern take priority. has been the CEO of Halliburton, the The aftermath prayers, forgive our sins and heal our Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL HO bid contract company that stole land. 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax 385-1954; millions of taxpayers’ dollars in Iraq, Editor: May He give us the courage to be or e-mail [email protected]. created a ploy to deny asbestos claims The election is over but the effects of obedient to His Holy Will. May He To make sure the editorial pages aren’t dominated to millions of veterans by setting up a it still linger. Many are not happy with shed his mercy on this great nation. by the same writers, letters are limited to two per fund for asbestos claims. They require the outcome. Willie Clyde Cloud month and a guest column can be submitted once that “the veterans die of lung cancer”; As Christians, we cannot be comfort- Sebring every three months. C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 5A COMMUNITY BRIEFS OBITUARIES

MARY H. ANTICOLI was preceded in death by her Over a span of 63 years he Continued from page 2A Road, from 1-2 p.m. The Democratic Women’s Mary H. Anicoli, 97, died parents and all of her siblings was employed by Touchton Thursdays and is facilitated Club of Highlands County ducting a sign up for their Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at – three sisters and four broth- Drugs, Walker Memorial by Jean Maas and Ellen meets at Democratic Party Winter Cheerleading Litchfield Woods Health Care ers. Hospital, Walmart Pharmacy McKissock. Headquarters, 4216 Sebring Program for ages 4-16. Cost Center in Torrington, Conn. She was a Christian and a and Central Florida Health For information, contact Parkway, next to Ruby is $45 for members and $65 Mary was born Dec. 17, strong woman of faith. She Care Inc. Change of Pace at 382- Tuesday’s. Like-minded for non-members. Any 1914 in Patterson, N.Y., (one moved from Wyoming to Los He was a consultant phar- 1188. men and women are wel- questions, call 382-9622. of seven children, fourth Angeles where she worked as macist at Florida Alcoholism come to attend. For addi- daughter) of the late George a model. She then moved to Treatment Center and Tri- ‘Welcome Back’ tional information, call 214- Golden Era plays and Barbara (Tomcik) Hresko Washington, DC and worked County Human Services 4680. dance planned at of Austria-Hungary. She was at the National Archives Inc... for Dance Club Rich currently serves on Reflections raised in Towners, N.Y., and building. She moved from Phil was a World War II numerous committees SEBRING — Highlands Watertown, Conn., on the Washington DC to Lake veteran. He was a member of AVON PARK — The Social Dance Club will including Health and family dairy farm. She gradu- Wales, where she met the the Emmanuel United Church Reflections on Silver Lake dance to American classics Human Services ated from Watertown High man that she would spend the of Christ at “Welcome Back” dance from 7-9:30 p.m. today Appropriations, vice chair; School and the Post School rest of her life with. She mar- Sebring, Fla., with Larry Musgrave is with Golden Era. Visitors Children, Families, and of Business. ried John Washington in 1974 a member of from 7:30-10:30 p.m. today. are welcome; members Elder Affairs, vice chair; Mary was the wife of the and lived in Avon Park. She the Avon Park Cost is $2.50 for residents bring a friend. Policy and Steering late Florenzo “Larry” retired in 1987 as a legal sec- Breakfast and $5 for non-residents. Lessons from 6:30-7 p.m Committee on Energy, Anticoli for 63 years. They retary for attorney Mary Jane Rotary Club Bring your own drinks and by Ringo and Hall are Environment and Land Use, lived together in Thomaston, Metheny. She was a loving and the Avon snacks; ice will be provid- included in admission. vice chair; Policy and Conn. for more than 40 years wife, mother and friend. Park ed. Webber The dance is at Sebring Steering Committee on before retiring to Sebring, She is survived by her hus- Historical For more information, Senior Center, 3400 Ways and Means; Fla. band, John; son, Daniel C. of Society. He loved his family, call 452-5037. Sebring Pkwy. Bring your Commerce; Environmental After the death of her hus- Winter Haven; and grandchil- electronics, music and com- Preservation and own beverage. For more Military Sea and band in 2006, she returned to dren, Briana and Daniel S. puters. information, call 659-4442. Conservation; Ethics and Connecticut to be with her Washington, both of Avon He is survived by his wife Services Museum Elections; and Joint family. Park. of 55 years, Nancy Pickens Good Shepherd plans sale Legislative Sunset She is survived by her son, A memorial service will be Weber; sons, Steven Weber Committee. George M. Anticoli and his held at 11 a.m. Saturday, (Nancy) of Atlanta, Ga. Orion Lutheran Church SEBRING — The wife, Karen of Torrington, Nov. 17 at Calvary Baptist Weber (Charo) of Shanghai, has sale Military Sea and Services Masons plan Conn., and her daughter, Church in Avon Park. In lieu China; daughters, Reggie Museum will hold its sec- SEBRING — A large spaghetti dinner Cara B. Anticoli and her hus- of flowers, donations can be Conley (Wendell) from ond garage sale from 8 a.m. rummage sale will be held band, Dr. Barry Resnick of made to The Oaks at Avon. Davenport, Fla. and Laura to 4 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today LAKE PLACID — A Martha’s Vineyard, Md. Hamm (William) from Key Saturday at 1402 Roseland at Good Shepherd Lutheran spaghetti dinner will be She was the proud grand- PHILIP F. WEBER West, Fla.; 11 grandchildren Ave. Church, 3240 Grand Prix held at the Lake Placid mother of three grandchildren Philip F. Weber, and 10 great-grandchildren. Masonic Lodge, 102 N. Drive (by Walmart). Items AFC Fall Mega Sale and five great-grandchildren. 88, born to Philip A Celebration of Life will including furniture from Main St., from 4-7 p.m. She also leaves a brother, L. and Mary be held on Dec. 12, 2012 at three households, office fur- is Saturday Saturday. The cost is $7, William Kenneth Hresko of Weber in 11 a.m. in the Emmanuel niture, etc. Auction at 11 eat-in or carry-out. For Crossville, Tenn.; a nephew Pittsburgh, Pa. on Aug. 5, United Church of Christ at AVON PARK — South a.m. information, call 465-8185. and several nieces, including 1924 passed away on Nov. Sebring, Fla. In lieu of flow- Florida State College’s Maryanne Bouton of Warren, 11, 2012 at his home in Avon ers please give to your chapter of the Association Change of Pace Sale and Farmers Conn., Donna Valentino of Park, Fla. favorite charity. of Florida Colleges will Market are Plainville, Conn., and A resident of Avon Park Stephenson-Nelson offers support hold its annual Fall Mega Barbara Devoe of Fort Pierce, since 1956, Phil graduated Funeral Home groups Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 downtown Fla. from Fordham University in Avon Park, Fla. 33825 p.m. Saturday in the SFSC Are you caring for some- SEBRING – Bargain A memorial service will be New York, N.Y. with a bache- www.stephensonnelsonfh.com Citrus Center parking lot, one with Alzheimer’s dis- shoppers and browsers, stop held in the spring for family lor’s degree in Pharmacy. Highlands Campus. ease or another form of by Downtown Sebring from and friends. Specifics will be Items will be on sale dementia and need help to 7a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for published at a later date. from SFSC employees, stu- understand that others are the local monthly garage As well as giving a life- dents and campus organiza- going through the same sale. For space or more time of loving and devoted tions. The public is invited things as you are? Change information, call 382-2649 service to her entire family, MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; rh page to enjoy plenty of fun, of Pace has started two new or visit she was an avid reader. top nov ads; 0 0 0 2 4 7 3 9 food, and treasure hunting. caregiver support groups. www.DestinationDowntown In lieu of flowers, memori- For more information, call The Avon Park support Sebring.com. al donations can be made to Lena Phelps at 784-7303. group meets weekly from 1- the Thomaston Public Library Masons do child ID’s 2 p.m. Wednesdays at First Rich to speak at in care of the Hickcox Christian Church, 1016 W. Funeral Home, 195 Main St., Democratic LAKE PLACID — Camphor St., and the Lake Masonic District 25 will do Watertown, CT 06795. Placid support group meets Women’s meeting For additional information child ID’s for children up from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays or to leave an online message SEBRING — through 18 years of age at Memorial United of condolence for Mary’s Gubernatorial candidate and from 3-8 p.m. Saturday at Methodist Church, 500 family, visit www.hickcoxfu- Florida Senator Nan Rich Str8 Up Ministries, 113 S. Kent Ave. neralhome.com. will speak at the Main St. Lisa Rodriguez will facil- Democratic Women’s Club This is free of charge. itate both of these weekly SIMON McFADDEN of Highlands County on Get a CD with your child’s meetings. Simmon Walter McFadden, Saturday. Refreshments pictures, voice, fingerprints, The Sebring caregivers 75, of Sebring died Nov. 8, will be served at 9:45 a.m. emergency information and support group continues to 2012. Born in Cades, S.C., he After the club’s general DNA. meet at Sebring Christian moved to Sebring from Cades meeting, Rich will be For information, call Church, 4514 Hammock more than 50 years ago. CHANDLER CREMATION SERVICE; 3.639"; 3"; speaking. Ross Canright at 452-0346. 0 0 0 2 4 7 5 3 Visitation will be from 5-7 Black; nov ads; p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at Mt. Zion AME Church on MLK Boulevard in Sebring. Service Lakewatch volunteers honored will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Mt. Zion AME Special to the News-Sun Church. LAKE PLACID — The Interment will be in University of Florida Pinecrest Cemetery in Lakewatch volunteers were Sebring. Swann’s Mortuary, recognized with a picnic Sebring, FL (382-0737) is in held at Windy Point Park on charge of arrangements. Lake Istokpoga on Nov. 4. Lakewatch coordinators EDNA WASHINGTON recognized local volunteers Edna H. for their role in protecting Washington, water bodies in Highlands 87, of Avon County. Some of the volun- Park, died MOBILITY EXPRESS; 3.639"; 6"; Black; teers have been sampling Courtesy photo Thursday, The University of Florida Lakewatch volunteers were rec- 11/2,9,16,23,30; 0 0 0 2 4 7 4 7 local lakes for up to 20 Nov. 8, 2012. years. Also on hand were ognized with a picnic held at Windy Point Park on Lake Istokpoga on Nov. 4. Born May 14, representatives from Washington 1925, in Highlands County Lakes Sundance, volunteers save the county its energy into recruiting Association, Highlands Soil Wyo., she was the daughter more than $60. and training volunteers and and Water District, of Herbert and Anna Kathrina “Considering that each facilitating the collection of Highlands County County (Deckelman) Hutchins. She Board of Commission, volunteer commits to take data on hundreds of Florida Highlands County Natural monthly samples (three water bodies. Resources, city of Lake samples per lake for 12 Lakewatch data can be ICS CREMATION; Placid and the UF IFAS months and approximately used to establish a baseline 1.736"; 3"; Black; Extension Office in 40 lakes in the program) this — long-term record — that 11/2,9,16,23,30; Highlands County. saves the county from provides a basis for compar- 0 0 0 2 4 7 5 0 “There are close to 60 investing approximately ison with future data. In Lakewatch volunteers in $86,400 in water sampling nature, change is the rule. Highlands County sampling costs.” Water bodies will change approximately 40 water Jensen said that naturally over the course of bodies,” said Mike Jensen, Lakewatch is a University of its lifetime. It may even county extension director. Florida project that is change with the seasons or “Fourteen new volunteers offered in Highlands County in response to natural envi- received the training this as part of the partnership ronmental conditions. Only last year. between the Highlands by knowing what changes “Each monthly sample County Board of have been normal in the past from Highlands County Commission and the can you determine those that University of Florida IFAS are abnormal and possible water bodies provides Extension. cause for concern. important information about “We could not accomplish local lakes and canals that is this important work without In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to support Hospice care. used to monitor the lakes DAILY COMMERCIAL; 3.639"; 1"; Black; cornerstone the dedicated Lakewatch and help make more hospice; 0 0 0 2 4 7 8 1 volunteers,” Jensen said. informed decisions on For more than 25 years, future management. Also, Lakewatch has put much of No. 5019096 for each sample taken, the 888-728-6234 Cornerstonehospice.org

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Page 6A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 www.newssun.com Istokpoga fall hydrilla County approves housing assistance plan ... for now treatment scheduled Continued from page 1A dollars were funneled to the home had been raised to “90 county through the Florida percent of the average area by the county commission, Homebuyers Opportunity purchase price”. Special to the News-Sun housing committee mem- Program. “The statistical purchase LORIDA – Between Nov. bers, housing consultants Only seven clients were area, how wide an area is 26-30 Lake Istokpoga will and citizens – cobbled serviced through the pro- that really?” asked undergo a three-day aquatic together with the “hands-on gram that year. The Commissioner Don Elwell. herbicide treatment for the experience” of Castillo and balance subsequently The statistical area tran- invasive exotic aquatic plant, Fisher. was transferred to the SHIP scends Highlands County, hydrilla. Stewart noted that in the account for the following and includes areas as far Helicopters will be flying last three years of housing year. away as Orlando. When over and spraying pre- assistance in the county, “That really wasn’t very asked, Castillo said the 90 mapped areas with Aquathol fueled by the State Housing successful,” Stewart admit- percent number is based on K liquid, which is an EPA Initiative Program, “kept ted. an average purchase price of and FDEP approved aquatic changing” due to state- Several commissioners $247,000 – significantly herbicide for use in lakes ordered mandates in terms of expressed concern about higher than Highlands and other waters. how the program was fund- “over qualifying” purchasers County’s median home Approximately 2,300 ed and how the money could – that is, allowing people to value. acres will be treated this be used. buy homes that they ulti- Stewart reiterated that for month and another 3,100 When it came to the actual mately could not afford. the county to participate, acres in February at a date to figures, Stewart urged com- That discussion ensued after local government officials be announced. missioners to overlook Castillo revealed new provi- would have no choice in how There are no restrictions specifics. sions showing the limit of those numbers would be on recreational activities “I wouldn’t focus so much $189,000 for a qualifying determined. such as fishing, swimming on the numbers as focus on or irrigation. the categories and the A variety of professionals changes in the program lead- and agencies including ing up to where we are PUBLIX-National Newspaper Plac; 3.639"; 16"; Black Highlands County Aquatic today,” she said. plus three; process, 94824 publix liquors; Weed Control, Florida Fish Money for the local SHIP 0 0 0 2 5 1 0 8 and Wildlife Conservation program originates in the Commission, Helena Florida Housing Trust Fund. Chemical and United That money comes Phosphorus Inc. will be at these treatments such as gation and flood control from documentary the staging areas and on the snail kite nesting, water fowl canals. stamps, which are part lake to make sure the project habitat, fish spawning, and It may hamper navigation of real estate transactions. progresses smoothly and available funds and and can prevent swimming Other funding comes from safely. resources, just to name a and fishing in areas where it the local SHIP program According to Kelle few. is particularly thick. itself, where percentages Sullivan, regional biologist Hydrilla verticillata is a If the plant is abundant are kicked back from SHIP for Florida Fish and Wildlife federally listed noxious enough, it can even deplete loans. Conservation Commission, weed. It was brought to the oxygen levels in the water, Ten percent is “The Istokpoga management United States as an aquarium which can cause fish to die. taken from housing loan team has been working dili- plant in the 1950s. If you have questions or totals for admin- gently to expand outreach It was discovered growing concerns about this treat- istration, with another 5 per- and improve communica- in natural areas in the ’60s ment, or the 2012-13 cent taken out of money tions with stakeholders.” and has spread rapidly since Istokpoga Hydrilla repaid to the Several meetings have taken then. When hydrilla invades Management Plan, contact program. That also is used place over the past year to a water body, many impor- Kelle Sullivan, regional biol- for administration fees. formulate the 2012-13 tant native plants may be ogist for the Florida Fish and From 2010 through Istokpoga hydrilla manage- displaced. Wildlife Conservation 2011, Highlands County ment plan. Native plants are often Commission, at (863) 534- received no SHIP money – Currently, there are outcompeted for space and 7074 or Chris Mayhew, instead it was approximately 8,000 to light and may be shaded out weed control supervisor for given $350,000 from the 10,000 acres of hydrilla in by hydrilla’s thick surface Highlands County Parks and American Recovery and the lake. Many factors must mats. Hydrilla may also slow Natural Resources Reinvestment Act – better be considered when planning water flow and can clog irri- Department, at 402-6812. known as stimulus. Those

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 7A Special STARS Tri-County, Drug Free have a special day Highlands join forces

By CHRISTOPHER cent choose not to smoke new generation of leaders.” TUFFLEY marijuana. Between 2010 But the coalition’s most [email protected] and 2011 Vicodan use by important goal, Alayande SEBRING — Young peo- 10th-graders dropped from said, is to emphasize the ple face a world filled with 7.7 percent to 5.9 percent, positive, letting young peo- temptations. This is why meaning that 94.1 percent of ple know they are far from Tri-County Human Services our young people do not use alone when fighting peer and Drug Free Highlands Vicodan at all. pressure. In fact, the majori- have combined and re- In fact, in only three “take ty of adolescents in organized in their effort to back” medication days, law Highlands County are suc- help teens fight peer pres- enforcement collected more cessfully doing the same. sure regarding alcohol, than a ton of pills here in To educate and provide tobacco and other drug use. Highlands County. support, public service cam- Among other activities, Nationally, 1.5 million paigns are already running these organizations do com- pounds of pills have been on television. There is a munity assessments and collected in similar pro- Facebook page, Twitter develop strategies for grams. account and a youth texting change. Drug Free Highlands has program with 24/7 access. The goal is to look at and been in existence since The coalition is working assess the data, then individ- 2003. with law enforcement to ualize plans. The school board and the find funding for more con- In addition, Tri-County sheriff’s office have acted as venience store alcohol and and Drug Free Highlands fiscal agents in the past. tobacco checks, as well as News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS are meshing with other In 2010, the Rural Health providing training for con- Woodlawn Elementary School student Corey Braswell (from left) finishes just inches agencies, like Healthy Start Network won a federal Drug venience store clerks. behind Lake Placid High School student Sommer Cunti on Thursday morning during the and the Teen Pregnancy Free Communities grant of It takes the entire commu- annual Special STARS Day in Sebring. Volunteers and fellow students cheer with delight as Prevention Alliance. $125,000 annually for a nity to help young people particpants cross the finish line. The day began indoors at the Highlands County Fair Jacqueline Rawlings, five-year period, and now make healthy decisions, Convention Center and concluded outdoors with track and field contests. The event was hosted by the Student Support Services department of the Highlands County School with Tri-County, is oversee- acts as the fiscal agent. Rawlings said. Board. ing the use of three grants Florida once allotted Teens need safe alterna- awarded to the county for money for drug use preven- tives to occupy their free drug prevention programs. tion, but then the state cut time and more information Drug Free Highlands pro- all funding. about the dangers of drugs. vides those programs and Since then, local agencies One way to help is to now has two co-coordina- have had to scramble for attend the coalition’s open tors to make sure everything federal grant dollars. monthly meetings at Florida goes smoothly — Veronica With the grants just won, Hospital Heartland Resendiz Awai and Aisha Drug Free Highlands plans Division. It meets at 9:30 Alayande. several educational cam- a.m. on the second Their focus is on educat- paigns and has plans early Wednesday of every month ing and advocacy. in 2013 to launch a Positive in conference room 2, on the News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS The most important point Action Club in every middle second floor. ‘You can do it, keep going,’ that citizens should remem- school. For more information, Coach Buddy Hunter speaks ber, Rawlings said, is most The clubs, open to stu- call Drug Free Highlands at words of encouragement to youth do not use alcohol, dents eligible for extra-cur- 382-2138. Memorial Elementary School second grader Alyana tobacco or marijuana. ricular activities, will meet Rodriguez on Thursday “Please emphasize the posi- weekly — peers listening to Get the paper morning during the Seventh tive,” she said. peers. They will do their Annual Special STARS Day According to Drug Free own assessments of their at the Highlands County Highlands, 68 percent of community, report what Fair Convention Center in Sebring. More than 180 Highlands County teens they see and propose solu- special needs students from choose not to drink alcohol; tions, Resendiz Awai throughout the county par- 87 percent choose to not explained. delivered to you! ticipated in the event. smoke tobacco; and 89 per- “It’s about growing up a NEWS-SUN •385-6155

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Continued from page 1A normally have to wait to be matched “We are all really excited,” Katie said. “I spent 10 days at the orphanage and with a kid. They sort of see what type of Wednesday morning, David and helps nab suspect I met Jaelynn,” Katie said. family you are and what child would fit Teresa were anxiously awaiting the Special to the News-Sun theft, which occurred at a Katie was almost instantly drawn to best with you according to their needs. departure of the flight to Beijing when SEBRING – Members of Alan Jay dealership in the now 5-year-old and quickly learned But we went in already knowing what they spoke briefly about the next two the Fairmount Mobile October. of her ailments. Though Jaelynn suffers child we wanted so the process was a weeks. Estates Neighborhood He was arrested on that from spina bifida and bilateral club feet, little different.” “Once we get there we have to wait a Watch were on the lookout warrant and transported to her personality and intelligence shined Several months later, after much hard day or so. We will get Jaelynn on Tuesday morning and their the Highlands County Jail through bright as ever. work and a lot of help, the Altmans had Sunday, Florida time; Monday, China information assisted where additional charges After Katie’s return and the many sto- raised the funds it takes to complete the deputies in apprehending a are expected from Tuesday ries of young Jaelynn, Katie’s hope for a adoption. The funds would cover a num- time. We have to stay a couple weeks in suspicious person with an morning’s incident. family for the young girl grew immense- ber of things, including transportation to Beijing; we will be back on Dec. 1,” active warrant. It should also be noted ly. and from China, passports, and adminis- Teresa said. At approximately 8 a.m. that there were two burgla- “I wanted to find her a family and I trative purposes. The biggest part of the wait is the Tuesday, a resident of ries reported that morning prayed for her to find one. I didn’t really “One of the big things that took up a passport for Jaelynn as an American cit- Fairmount Mobile Estates in Fairmount Mobile think right away about adoption but big part of the cost was the fingerprint- izen, which takes two weeks to process. called the Highlands Estates that evidence sup- after a while I said to my parents ‘Well, ing. For an interna- David and Teresa will also have a con- County Sheriff’s Office ports to be connected to this why don’t we just adopt her?’,” Katie ‘She has a tional adoption, sulate appointment, which is similar to a Central Dispatch to report a suspect. said. everyone in the play room court appearance that will officially suspicious person in the If anyone in the area has While the decision to adopt Jaelynn family 18 and older classify the Altmans as Jaelynn’s par- vicinity of a vehicle parked experienced other such was easy, the actual process was every- and have to be finger- ents. at an unoccupied home. incidents and have not yet thing but. printed for security everything Upon their return to the United States, As deputies were en reported them, call Central “They thought about it and prayed reasons ... that part Jaelynn will be showered with love from route to the area, numerous Dispatch and have a deputy about it for a while. My parents made and we are alone cost a few all of her siblings and other family other calls came in essen- come out and take a report the phone call to China in September,” thousand dollars,” all excited.’ members. The Altman parents will tially detailing the path of as soon as possible. Katie said. Katie explained. the subject. Sgt.Jamie Davidson cred- Following the initial contact with the By March of this attend special training courses that will KATIE ALTMAN When the suspect ran, its the alert and continuous CCAI (Chinese Children Adoption year, the family was help them deal with the transition as deputies set up a perimeter, response from the International), the Altmans were some- taking the next steps in the adoption well as better prepare them as adoptive however the subject contin- Fairmount Mobile what discouraged. process. The initial adoption plan had parents. ued eluding deputies. Neighborhood Watch par- “We were totally overwhelmed with revealed that Jaelynn would be adopted The family plans to teach English to Undeterred, residents con- ticipants for the timely the costs of everything. We learned it by late June, however there was a brief Jaelynn, though she already speaks the tinued to call Dispatch and apprehension of Black. would take about $26,000 to do this hold up in the process that cost the language a little. relay information regarding “If it wasn’t for these adoption,” Katie said. Altmans several more months of wait- “We’ve been told to be careful what the subject’s location. calls, we might not have “I knew it would take a miracle to ing. we say,” Katie said with a laugh. “She After tracking the subject been able to find this per- bring Jaelynn to our home,” Teresa said. As the family waited for China to may not speak it (English) that well, but for approximately 45 min- son,” Davidson said. They The family continued to pray for clear things on its end, the Altmans she can definitely understand it.” utes, deputies took the sub- certainly helped us today.” God’s will to be done and for Jaelynn to became more and more excited about As for the upcoming holiday season, ject, Donald Black Jr., into Sheriff Susan Benton find a home. Eventually, Teresa and the adding another person to their loving the Altmans plan to downscale their nor- custody at the Publix emphasized the value of the Altmans felt that they were the family family. mal routines and traditions to ensure Shopping Plaza at the cor- community in this situation. for Jaelynn and began making efforts to “Abby was really excited ... she’s that Jaelynn is comfortable and secure ner of U.S. 27 and “As stated by Sir Walter work towards her adoption. really looking forward to having some- Schumacher Road/Sebring Peel, the founder of modern The Altmans first applied for a grant one closer to her age to play with,” during her first weeks with the family. Parkway. policing, the police are the through the Show Hope organization. Katie said. “She has a play room and everything Black, who lists his public and the public are They continued to raise money through Katie, the eldest of the Altman chil- ready and we are all excited. We are address as 3623 New York the police. fundraisers in the meantime, all while dren, has seen the excitement of her 17- probably going to be having a lot small- Ave., within Fairmount “It is imperative that we keeping the hope that their miracle year-old brother Matt and 10-year-old er Christmas than normal this year. We Mobile Estates, had an operate together; thank you would happen. Abby. Each of the kids are anxious to don’t want to overwhelm her,” Katie active warrant for his arrest Fairmount Mobile “It’s a long process,” Katie said. “You met their new sister. said. stemming from a vehicle Neighborhood Watch.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Legals Legals Legals Legals CASE NO.: GC-12-000404 Legals 1050 1050 1050 1050 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 1050 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Plaintiff, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA vs. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION RAYMOND H. RAMSAY; MERNA V. RAMSAY A/K/A CIVIL DIVISION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 28-2012-CA000134 FILE NO. PC 12-456 MERNA RAMSAY; UNKNOWN TENTANT I; UN- CASE NO.: 2009-CA-000634 CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2010-CA-000022 PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUC- IN RE: ESTATE OF KNOWN TENANT II, and any unknown heirs, devi- DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000734 Division CESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK CHARLINE O'STEEN, sees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown per- AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU SERIES 2007-HE1 DIVISION: EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY a/k/a CHARLINE OSTEEN, sons or unknown spouses claiming by, through TRUST WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, MORTGAGE CO. Deceased. and under any of the above-named Defendants, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. Plaintiff, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Defendants. vs. vs. HOWARD LOWRY, DIANE LOWRY, AND AND ALL vs. The administration of the estate of CHARLINE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE JOSE A. DOMINGUEZ AND DENISE L. DOM- JACQUELINE DILLON A/K/A JACQUELINE C. UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, COREY LOVE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF COREY O'STEEN a/k/a CHARLINE OSTEEN, deceased, NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned INGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE; EVELYN RAPER; DILLON A/K/A JACQUELINE DILLION, et al, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDI- LOVE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF YASHE- whose date of death was October 20, 2012, and Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, GARY C. MUSICK; PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- Defendant(s). VIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN KIMA DANIELS, IF ANY; BOARD OF COUNTY whose social security number is 428-56-5192, is Florida, will on the 27th day of November, 2012, CIATION AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NA- NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- COMMISSIONERS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, A PO- pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in the Jury Assembly TIONAL CITY BANK; MID FLORIDA PORTABLE TOI- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS LITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Room in the basement of the Highlands County LET SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POS- der Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated Novem- SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR SEBRING COUNTRY ESTATES CIVIC ASSOCIA- 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Ave- SESSION #1 AS TO UNIT 1 A/K/A MAIN HOUSE; ber 7, 2012 and entered in Case No. OTHER CLAIMANTS, COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS 1 OF TION, INC.; FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW EN- The names and addresses of the personal repre- nue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION #2 AS TO 28-2011-CA-000734 of the Circuit Court of the SPRING LAKE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, FORECEMENT; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; UN- sentative and the personal representative's attor- and sell at public outcry to the highest and best UNIT 1 A/K/A MAIN HOUSE; UNKNOWN PARTIES TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS INC., JOHN DOE N/K/A JOHN LITTLE, JANE DOE KNOWN TENANT(S); PREMIUM ASSET RECOVERY ney are set forth below. bidder for cash, the following-described property IN POSSESSION #1 AS TO UNIT 2 A/K/A MOBILE County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA N/K/A ELISKA LITTLE, AND UNKNOWN CORPORATION; YASHEKIMA DANIELS All creditors of the decedent and other persons situate in Highlands County, Florida: HOME; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION #2 S is the Plaintiff and JACQUELINE DILLON A/K/A TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendant(s) having claims or demands against decedent's es- LOT 274, OF BLUE HERON GOLF AND COUN- TO UNIT 2 A/K/A MOBILE HOME; IF LIVING, AND JACQUELINE C. DILLON A/K/A JACQUELINE DIL- Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to TRY CLUB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, LION; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM- NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 be served must file their claims with this court AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 78, OF THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE ABOVE ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final NOTICE IS HEREBY given pursuant to an Order WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in or Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- FLORIDA. TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, this cause on October 30, 2012, in the Circuit 6, 2012, and entered in Case No. TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a case KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the 28-2012-CA-000134 of the Circuit Court of the OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. pending in said Court, the style of which is indi- SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- 10th Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, All other creditors of the decedent and other cated above. OTHER CLAIMANTS GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; AMERICAN scribed as: Florida, wherein PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- persons having claims or demands against dece- Any person or entity claiming an interest in the Defendant(s). GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC., F/K/A SPRINGLEAF DUPLEX 1, UNIT B, COUNTRY CUB VILLAS I TION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL dent's estate must file their claims with this court surplus, if any, resulting from the foreclosure sale, NOTICE OF SALE HOME EQUITY, INC.; SPRING LAKE PROPERTY OF SPRING LAKE, BEING A REPLAT OF PARCEL K CITY BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NA- WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE other than the property owner as of the date of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- ASSOCIATION, INC.; are the Defendants, The OF SPRING LAKE VILLAGE VII, AS PER PLAT RE- TIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. is the Plaintiff and FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Lis Pendens, mus file a claim on same with the der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated No- Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 7, LYING IN COREY LOVE; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- Clerk of Court within 60 days after the foreclosure vember 8, 2012 entered in Civil Case No. bidder for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE SECTIONS 15 AND 16, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, ERS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUB- RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE sale. 2009-CA-000634 of the Circuit Court of the 10th BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- RANGE 30 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; SEBRING FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER WITNESS my hand and official seal of said Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- COUNTRY ESTATES CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.; BARRED. Court this 31st day of October, 2012. ida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST 11:00 AM, on the 6th day of December, 2012, CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 74, OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORECE- NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET If you are a person with a disability who needs any COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU SERIES the following described property as set forth in PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, MENT; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; UNKNOWN FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS accommodation in order to participate in this pro- 2007-HE1 TRUST Plaintiff and JOSE A. DOM- said Final Judgment: FLORIDA. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- TENANT(S); PREMIUM ASSET RECOVERY COR- OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the INGUEZ AND DENISE L. DOMINGUEZ, HUSBAND LOT 12, BLOCK X, SPRING LAKE VILLAGE V, AC- SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE PORATION and YASHEKIMA DANIELS, are the De- DEATH IS BARRED. provision of certain assistance. Please contact the AND WIFE are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVI- fendants, the Clerk of Court will sell to the highest The date of first publication of this Notice is Office of the Court Administrator, (941)534-4690, ROBERT W. GERMAINE, will sell to the highest IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 23, OF THE PUBLIC RE- SION; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES 53'21'' and best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly November 9, 2012. within seven (7) working days of your receipt of and best bidder for cash AT THE JURY ASSEM- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. WEST AND ALONG THE MOST NORTHERLY LINE Room, Basement, of the Highlands County Court- Personal Representative: this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, BLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- A/K/A 833 WINSTON DRIVE, SEBRING, FL OF SAID SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 75.04 house, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL /s/ Sonny O'Steen call (TDD) (941) 534-7777, or Florida Relay Serv- LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 430 33870 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 06'39'' EAST 33870, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on Decem- 160 Pinewood Drive ice 800-955-8770. SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA Any person claiming an interest in the surplus A DISTANCE OF 24.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 ber 6, 2012, the following described property set Senoia, GA 30276 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AT 11:00 A.M., on December 6, 2012, the follow- from the sale, if any, other than the property DEGREES 44'23'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 29.80 forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to wit: Attorney for Personal Representative: By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak ing described property as set forth in said Final owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file FEET; THENCE SOUTH 32 DEGREES 57'37'' LOT 23, IN BLOCK 62, OF SEBRING COUNTRY /s/ Robert E. Livingston Deputy Clerk Judgment, to-wit: a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale WEST A DISTANCE OF 36.00 FEET FOR THE ESTATES SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Florida Bar No. 0031259 November 9, 16, 2012 THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH 434.91 WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 445 S. Commerce Avenue on November 7, 2012. FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF 32 DEGREES 57'37'' WEST A DISTANCE OF 36.0 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS Sebring, FL 33870 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ROBERT W. GERMAINE THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, LESS THE FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 44'23'' COUNTY, FLORIDA. Telephone: (863)385-5156 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Clerk of the Circuit Court WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, WEST A DISTANCE OF 29.80 FEET; THENCE IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO Facsimile: (863)385-1161 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH 434.91 NORTH 32 DEGREES 57'37'' EAST A DISTANCE FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST November 9, 16, 2012 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF CIVIL ACTION Deputy Clerk OF 26.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 44' FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF COURT NO Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTH- 23'' WEST A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET, THENCE LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000303 WEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP DIVISION: P.O. Box 25018 NORTH 32 DEGREES 57'37'' EAST A DISTANCE FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTI- IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 35 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, IN HIGHLANDS SUNTRUST BANK, N.A., Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DEG4EES TLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER 60 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Plaintiff, F11034035 WELLSLPS-FHA-R-lfarbman-Team 1 44'23'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 39.80 FEET TO DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE CIVIL DIVISION TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN YEAR 1971 HOSSAIN JABBAR, et al, - F11034035 THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE CASE NO. 11000441GCS MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN# FT35724FL1849A Defendant(s). **See Americans with Disabilities Act THAT PORTION OF THE COMMON AREA BEING SURPLUS. DIVISION NO. AND VIN# FT35724FL1849B, WHICH IS PERMA- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE If you are a person with a disability who needs any Section. NENTLY AFFIXED TO THE ABOVE DESCRIED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final persons with disabilities needing a special accom- NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID DUPLEX 1, accommodation in order to participate in this pro- THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE LANDS AND AS SUCH IT IS DEEMED TO BE A FIX- Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated October modation to participate in this proceeding should UNIT B; THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 19'16'' ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CER- TURE AND A PART OF THE REAL ESTATE. 30, 2012 and entered in Case No. contact the individual or agency sending the no- WEST A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE provision of certain assistance. Please contact the TIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE 28-2010-CA-000303 of the Circuit Court of the tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box SOUTH 72 DEGREES 40'44'' WEST A DISTANCE Office of the Court Administrator at (863) ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-15 SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 534-4686 (Voice) or (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or Plaintiff(s), THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE County, Florida wherein SUNTRUST BANK, N.A. is 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to 19'16' EAST A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), at least 7 vs. LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 the Plaintiff and HOSSAIN JABBAR; THE UN- the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) THENCE NORTH 72 DEGREES 40'44'' EAST A days before your scheduled court appearance, or BRYAN JOHNSON, et al., DAYS AFTER THE SALE. KNOWN SPOUSE OF HOSSAIN JABBAR N/K/A RE- 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- immediately upon receiving this notification if the Defendant(s) If you are a person with a disability who needs any FUSED NAME OF SPOUSE; TENTANT #1 N/K/A via Florida Relay Service. GINNING. time before the scheduled appearance is less than RE-NOTICE OF SALE accommodation in order to participate in this pro- TERI PAYNE N/K/A TERI PAYNE, and TENANT #2 November 16, 23, 2012 and commonly known as: 766 DUANE PALMER 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the N/K/A BEN PAYNE are the Defendants, I will sell to BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33876; including the building, 711. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- provision of certain assistance. Please contact the highest and best bidder for cash at JURY AS- appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at DATED at Highlands County, Florida, this 7th day der or Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- SEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for of November, 2012. March 7th, 2012, and entered in Case No. nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room Robert W. Germaine, Clerk 11000441GCS of the Circuit Court of the 10TH 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receipt COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 27th in the basement of the Highlands County Court- Highlands County, Florida Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, of this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, day of November, 2012, the following described house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL- call 1-800-955-8771. property as set forth in said Final Judgment: bring, Florida 33870, on November 27, 2012 at Deputy Clerk LON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE ROBERT W. GERMAINE LOT 17, BLOCK 4, OF HARDER HALL COUNTRY 11 a.m. November 16, 23, 2012 FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CLUB II, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES Highlands County, Florida RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 46, OF THE plus from the sale, if any, other than the property LOOKING FOR THAT 2006-15 is the Plaintiff and BRYAN JOHNSON are By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Subscribe the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best Deputy Clerk of Court SPECIAL HOME? FLORIDA. a claim within 60 days after the sale. bidder for cash at the main entrance of the High- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: A/K/A 509 MAC LANE, SEBRING, FL 33875 Dated this 31st day of October, 2012. Search the News-Sun lands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Clerk of the Circuit Court Avenue, Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Classifieds every Sunday, from the sale, if any, other than the property to 6th day of December, 2012, the following de- Boca Raton, Florida 33431 owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Deputy Clerk Wednesday and Friday. scribed property as set forth in said Order of Final (561) 998-6700 a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale November 9, 16, 2012 Judgment, to wit: (561) 998-6707 WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court LOT 12, BLOCK ``D'', TULANE SUBDIVISION, AC- November 16, 23, 2012 on November 1, 2012. the CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED ROBERT W. GERMAINE IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 61, PUBLIC RECORDS OF Clerk of the Circuit Court HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak GOING, GOING, GONE! and commonly known as: 512 W LACY STREET, Deputy Clerk News-Sun AVON PARK, FL 33825 Ronald R. Wolfe & Associates, P.L. IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHTS P.O. Box 25018 TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 NEWS-SUN CLASSIFIEDS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF COURT F10010851 SUNTRUST-CONV--Team Call NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF 4-F10010851 YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BEEN **See Americans with Disabilities Act TITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER 60 In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, GET RESULTS! DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORDS OF THE persons with disabilities needing a special accom- 385-6155 DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE modation to participate in this proceeding should SURPLUS. contact the individual or agency sending the no- DATED at HIGHLANDS County, Florida, this 7th tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box DONT’T DELAY, CALL TODAY! day of November, 2012. 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) ROBERT W. GERMAINE, Clerk 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to HIGHLANDS County, Florida the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, 314-9876 Deputy Clerk via Florida Relay Service. November 16, 23, 2012 November 9, 16, 2012

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1050 Legals NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to a WRIT OF EXECUTION issued out of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, on the 5th day of July, 2012, in the cause wherein L.W.T., INC. is Plaintiff, and FRED W. CUNNINGHAM is Defendant, being Case No. 11-606-GCS in the said Court, I, Susan Ben- ton, Sheriff of Highlands County, Florida, have lev- ied upon all of the Defendant's right, title and in- terest in and to the following described PER- SONAL property in Highlands County, Florida, to-wit: 2007 F-150 VIN # 1FTRF12287NA35764 and on the 18th day of December, 2012, at Ducks Body Shop, 1153 Hawthrone Drive, in the City of Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as pos- sible, I will offer for sale all of the said defendant, FRED W. CUNNINGHAM’s, right, title and interest in the aforesaid property at public outcry and will sell the same, subject to all prior liens, encum- brances and judgments, if any, to the highest and best bidder or bidders for CASH, the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above-described execution. Dated this, October 13th, 2012 SUSAN BENTON, SHERIFF OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA By: /s/ Lt. Jack Baily, Jr. Lt. Jack Bailey, Jr., DEPUTY SHERIFF In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the agency sending this notice at 434 Fernleaf Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, Telephone 863/402-7228 not later than seven days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TTD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Services. DUMMY 2012 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 12-452 Division: Probate SERVICE DIRECTORY IN RE: ESTATE OF ELWOOD L. SINGLES Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Elwood L. Singles, deceased, whose date of death was June 1, 2012, and whose social security number DUMMY is XXX-XX-7829, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870.. The names of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other per- 5X21.5 sons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AF- TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE AD # ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- TICE. 00015557 ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is November 16, 2012. Personal Representative: Barbara A. Laviolette 14194 Straitsview Drive Cheboygan, MI 49721 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanya Bell Florida Bar No. 0052924 UAW Legal Services Plan 2454 McMullen Booth Road Bldg. B-Suite 425 Clearwater, FL 33759 (727)669-5319 or (877)309-1787 [email protected] November 16, 23, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000406 DIVISION: SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, MICHAEL KURUVILLA, et al, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated October 30, 2012 and entered in Case No. 28-2010-CA-000406 of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida wherein SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL KURUVILLA; SHEELA KURUVILLA; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 27th day of November, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: LOT 27, IN BLOCK 65, OF PLACID LAKES SEC- TION EIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 70, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 271 NW LOQUAT ROAD, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court on October 31, 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk Ronald R. Wolfe & Associates, P.L. P.O. Box 25018 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 F10018493 SUNTRUST-CONV--Team 4-F10018493 **See Americans with Disabilities Act In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accom- modation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending the no- tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 11A LAKE PLACID OPEN HOUSE Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park. Garage & Garage & Garage & November 17th 2-4pm. for the Entire M iscellaneous Yard Sales Yard Sales Yard Sales Park. View all homes 7300 7320 7320 7320 for sale in this 55 plus community. KING SIZE BED / Sealy Mattress / AVON PARK ESTATE SALE SEBRING - 5349 Oak Rd. (Behind SEBRING "HUGE" GARAGE SALE Now is the time Bedguard / Supreme Mattress Pad / Thurs. Nov. 15th & Sunday Nov 18th Harder Hall) Fri & Sat Nov 16 & 17, Fri. Nov. 16th & Sat. Nov. 17th to buy low priced homes. Beautiful Headboard (off white) / Sheet "Very Clean Sale" 8am-3pm. Furn., Antiq., Jewelry,Music Tools, power tools, 2-3 wheel bikes Set & Bed Spread. $500. Dining table, chairs & hutch items, Boat, Dog kennel & igloo, House Fishing equipment, life jackets, lures DOES PALM HARBOR HOMES 863-382-9289 After 3 PM. couch & love seat, king size bedroom hold items. Something For Everyone!! Cabinets, compressor, signed guitar, New 2012...30x76 4bd/3ba occasional tables, small appliances SEBRING - ESTATE/GARAGE SALE $0 Down, $399/Month entertainment center Sale runs 8 am. to 2 pm. Friday & Saturday, Nov. 16 & 17, 7:00 800-622-2832 ext 210 Bargain Buys lawn mower, ladders, patio set, swing 4912 Lake Haven Blvd. AM - 1:00 PM, 789 Golfside Lane MAKING 7310 Sale starts @ 7:30 am on Thursday & Sale being conducted by REFRIGERATOR GE Almond Color. Sunday SEBRING - GARAGE / SIDEWALK TRANSITIONS NOW LLC Good Condition. $100 615-444-5224 1925 Fantasy Dr. SALE! DOWNTOWN at the CIRCLE. "Assisting with life's changes" MONEY 6000 U.S 27 to Stryker Rd. to Valencia fol- OVER 20 VENDORS 2 1LB. ROLLS / SILVER SOLDER / low paved road to Fantasy. November 17, 7am - 1pm. Lead - Free $20. 863-402-2285 VENDORS WANTED. Rentals Sale being conducted by Reserve your space for the TRANSITIONS NOW LLC SEBRING - ** LAWN SALE ** MAKE ANTIQUE - Brass Lamp w/ mother of 1703 ROBERTS AVE., Thur. & Fri., Trunk 'n Truck Sale! "Assisting with life's changes" pearl shade, round base, small. $15. Nov. 15 & 16, 8am - 4pm. Special sections for Crafts. Duplexes for Rent 863-402-2285 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS!! Sat. Dec. 8th. 8 - 2pm. 6050 AVON PARK Fri. - SAT. 7 - 3pm. 1201 112 Medical Center Ave. YOU PLACID LAKES - Duplex 2BR, 2BA BICYCLE / BOYS / 16 Inch / Has Seaman St. Saddles, much tack, (incl. SEBRING FRI. & Sat. 7 - 4pm. 610 SR parking lot behind H. R. M. C. Immaculate, C/H/A, Carport. painted flames. Like New. $15. whips), big Men's 46-58 jeans, 2 Har- 66. Collectibles, Estate Sale! 863-385-1196 or 863-655-2106 Seasonal/yearly. LAKE PLACED 2/1 863-471-3456 ley long sleeve shirts size 5x, antique SEBRING FRI. - SAT. 8 - 1pm. 2706 Home, Lake Istokpoga Privileges on 5 walnut hutch, tools, misc. HAPPY? CUSTOM NECKLACES (10) FOR $20. Rodney St. Hammock Estates. Christ- lots. 863-699-0045 863-382-9022 AVON PARK Sat. 8 - 1pm. 1027 W. mas items, Ladies Alfred Dunner size Lg., like new, housewares, elec., misc., Lawn & Garden SEBRING - Duplex / Very Nice! EMMERSON 9 inch Color Television. Lake Damon Dr., Rivergreens. Craft Sell your supplies, wood, pom poms, porcelain Multi-Family Sale. 7400 2BR/1BA, screen porch, carport, A/C, (White) $25. 2699637817 RIDING LAWN MOWER 2009 Cub Ca- doll parts, large bird stand, collectibles new carpet, appl's incl., near mall, w/d SEBRING FRI. - Sat. 8 - ?. 3417 Lake- det 46" cutting deck w/twin bagger. Ex- FOOTSTOOLS (2) Mushroom Style. & more. No Early Birds! hookup. No pets, Non smoker. $550 wood. Big Yard Sale! Lawn furn., micro- cel cond. Paid $2,000. Asking $1,000. Both for $20. 863-471-3456 used mo.1931 Fernway St. 305-490-5399 GIANT YARD SALE At Storage Facility. wave, new shoes-s. New jeans & West- Call 863-465-9408 SAT - SUN. 8-4PM. Household, furn., ern tops-s. Movies, books, nice towels SEBRING - 2BR, 1BA. Newly GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL. $15. appliances, tools & some really nice & rugs, comforters & much more! Remodeled. $425/mo. incl. water. 863-382-9022 jewelry. 1866 South Wilburn Dr. Lo- appliance 1648 Penny Ave. SEBRING HUGE Multi Family Sale! Pets & Supplies HEAVY DUTY 6 inch VISE. $50. cated off US 27, across from College, Sebring 2/1 Nice, large Duplex, 2710 Grand Concourse (corner of 7520 2699637817 towards Reflections. screen porch, $500/mo. 2206 Henscratch & Grand Concourse) Fri. BLACK LAB/PIT MIX 2 yrs. Very with a Whiteman Ave. Call for details. HESS FIRE / EMERGENCY Truck 1996 LAKE PLACID * MULTI FAMILY SALE * 11/16, Sat. 11/17, 8am. Childrens's friendly, smart, good w/other animals & 863-381-0357 or 863-446-2838. w/ box. Excellent condition. $50. 533 N Lakeview Rd (Lake Blue Area) Fri clothing, toys, household items. Too kids, neutered. $100. 863-402-2285 & Sat, Nov 16 & 17, 8am - 2pm. Some- Much To List! Call 863-655-6350 thing For Everyone / Too Much To List!! News-Sun Unfurnished METAL BED, Head & Foot board & SEBRING SAT 8 - 2pm. 4510 Sebring 6200 Apartments Frame. 76" wide, White. $25. LAKE PLACID - SAT. - SUN. 6 - ?. Ave. 863-402-2285 93 Elkcam Rd. Antiques, furn., clothes & much more! SEBRING SAT. ONLY! 8 - 2:30pm. 305 NOTICE classified ad. RELAX AT Lake Isis Villas MOTORCYCLE HELMET Silver color Vireo Ave. Clothing, household & much LAKE PLACID Fri. - Sat. 8 -2pm. 620 ** Luxurious ** 1 BR Apartment. size small with fold down face shield. more! Florida statute 585.195 states that Like New condition. $40. 863-453-7027 CR 29. Pier 1 TV console, microwave, Clean & Quiet Setting. toaster oven, elec. stove, SEBRING THUR. - SAT. 8 - 2pm. 2905 all dogs and cats sold in Florida Call today, RENTED! NEW FACTORY bed extender for Ford misc household. Paradise Path. Francis 2 MHP. House- must be at least eight weeks old, F-150 Pickup. $45 863-453-7027 hold items, glassware, Holiday items, have an official health certificate LAKE PLACID Tue. - Fri. 7 - 5pm. 667 clothes & more. SEBRING -1 & 2 BR, PLAYPEN - Excellent Condition with Lake August Dr. Estate/Yard Sale! and proper shots and be free of in- gone Good Padding. $15. 863-873-3801 Woodworking tools, fishing equip., SEBRING THUR. - Sat. 8 - 2pm. 2627 testinal and external parasites. Tile floors, Fresh paint. odd-n-ends, paintings, sculptures, etc. King Dr. Furniture, glass top stove, lawn Includes water. $395 - ROOM DIVIDER / Dark Wood / 3 Panels Make us an offer. mowers, clothes, toys, cargo carrier, re- SMALL CHIHUAHUA'S. 3 month old $45. 863-471-3456 frigerator & more! female and 3 year old parents. Male tomorrow! LAKE PLACID * HUGE SALE* 432 $600/mo. Gary Johnson, sings! Shots, house trained. RYOBI 4 pc. 18V Combo Kit w/acces- Michigan St. (off W Interlake Blvd) Fri SEBRING WOODHAVEN Estates Park- 305-807-1170, 863-873-2577. 863-381-1861. sory. $40. Call 863-441-4418 & Sat Nov 16 & 17, 7am-2pm. Vintage wide Sale. Fri. - Sat. Nov. 16th & 17th. items, Electronics, Household items, 8 - 1pm. Off Brunns Rd. 314-9876 AVON PARK * LEMONTREE APTS * SPORT COAT - size 40 short. $5. Medical Supplies 1BR $520 mo. + $350 Sec. Deposit, Baby stuff, tools, furn.,Brick-A-Brack. 863-699-0352 SEBRING * LARGE RUMMAGE & Equipment available immediately. Washer/Dryer LAKE PLACID ** Multi Family Sale ** SALE * 3240 Grand Prix Dr. by Wal- 7560 & WSG included. Pets OK! Call Alan TABLE 36 inch - Round - Pedestal w/ 125 Vera Lane, Fri & Sat Nov. 16 & 17, Mart, Thur. & Fri., Nov 15 & 16, 8AM POWER CHAIR LIFT Harman. Like new. 386-503-8953 2 Drop leaves. $20. 863-382-9022 7:30am - 2pm. RV Equipment, Tools, - 2PM. Furn., 3 Households, Office $650. Call 863-699-5517 Mens clothing, Household items, misc. AVON PARK - NW - APARTMENTS TOOL BOX w/keys for PU 54"-L, 19"H, furn., etc. Auction on Fri. (16), at 11 2/2 $450 mo. New 1/1 $395 mo. 21"-D. $100. Call 863-441-4418 SEBRING * Multi Family / Carport Sale * AM. Good Shepherd Lutheran Plus 1st & Sec. Central Heat & Air. 1441 Whisper Lake Blvd. (off Memorial WEEDEATER ONE riding mower, needs No Dogs Or Cats. 863-449-0195 Pkwy.) Whisper Lake Mobile Home Pk. SEBRING ** ESTATE SALE ** Rain or 8000 chain drive replaced. 2 yr. old. $100. 2000 Sat. Nov. 17, 9am - 3:30 pm, Vacuum Shine! 3509 Dolphin Dr. 33870. US Call 863-453-5016 BEAUTIFUL APTS cleaner, Carpet cleaner, Household 27 to Valerie Blvd, Starfish to Dolphin. Recreation Employment 8Am-4PM, Fri-Sat-Sun, Nov 16-17-18. SEBRING- 2BR/1BA, tile floors, screen WET/DRY VAC 2.25 HP. $20. Call items, Table Grill & Lots More! 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Call Pastor David AVON Yard Sales SEBRING ** 5 FAMILY SALE ** antique cooker, white table & chairs, Smalley 863-385-1597 7320 Fri & Sat, Nov. 16 & 17, 8am - 12 Noon, metal patio couch w/ glass table top, AVON PARK - HUGE SALE!!! microwave, antique Erector set, lg. MAINTENANCE MAN/MANAGER 4212 / 524 / 4230 Leaf Rd. Household PARK South Florida State College, Citrus items, Clothes ladies-14, Carpet sham- collection costumer jewelry, Japanese, needed for 20 unit complex on lake in Center parking lot, Sat. Nov. 17th, 9000 English and old Royal Doulton china, Sebring. Perfect for retiree pooer, Western books, VHS movies, 8am-1pm. lots of Misc, a wide variety stemware, cut Glass, plated flaware, w/Handyman skills. Apartment is Furn., Baked Goods & Noodles. Transportation HOUSING of items. Shop for Christmas. deer mounts, vintage linens, includes provided for your compensation. SEBRING ** HUGE SALE ** Sat. Nov. holiday tableclothes, needlework kits, 954-584-3465 ext 208 or AVON PARK - MULTI-FAMILY SALE 17, 7am - ? Busy Kids parking lot at old books, vintage & military buttons, [email protected] 1X3 Fri.-Sat., 11/16 & 17, 8am-2pm, 222 E. 922 Persimmon Ave. 33870. Furn., Precious Moments, Boyd Bears, beads, Automotive for Sale SEVERAL TUTORS NEEDED for stu- Camphor St. All types of brand new Sm. appliances, Household items, stocking stuffers, china painting blanks, 9450 dents in kindergarten through 8th AD # misc. items NEVER USED! Lots of clothing. Too Much To List! vintage Hot Wheels, kitchen stuff, oil CHEVROLET NOVA 1974. 4Dr. Runs, grade. Monday - Thursday 2:30-5:00. Mens/womens (plus sizes)/kids clothes, all parts original. No brakes. $1,000. SEBRING ** Multi Family Sale ** 4650 paints, juicers, sewing, tons of craft Mileage paid @ $.50/mile. Compensa- some tools. Something for everyone! Call 863-414-0058 00024763 Sebring Lakes Blvd., (4 mi. S of 98 on supplies and Much, Much More! tion is $25/hour. Year round position. AVON PARK - Multi-Family Sale! 409 S. US27). Fri & Sat, Nov. 16 & 17, 8am - See pics at www.estatesales.net LINCOLN TOWNCAR '97. Like new, To start as soon as possible Call Christy Jo Dr., Fri-Sat, 7 - 2pm. Tools, 3pm. Everything from Harley parts to Donna Collins Estate Sales low miles. Must see. $7000. Call 786-326-5179. Please email resume to: Baby Items, Toys, & MUCH MORE! Household Items! No Early Sales!! 863-699-5517 [email protected] STANLEY STEEMER Now accepting applications for CLEANING TECHNICIAN Good Driving Record / People Person 863-655-2158 For Instructions. Drug Free Work Place UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA seeks Director for Highlands County Division. Bachelor's degree preferred. Unfurnished Houses Apply @ Heartland Workforce 6300 5901 U.S. HWY 27 S. Suite 1 Sebring, 33870 AVON 3000 PARK Financial HOUSING 1X3 4000 AD # Real Estate 00024762 Call 385-6155 and a Sales Representative Homes for Sale 4080 Sebring SEBRING 1120 Garland Dr. 2/2, single will be glad to assist you! family. Walking distance to lake. Owner financing or cash discount. 803-978-1539 or 803-978-1607. SEBRING ** NEW LARGE HOME ** 3BR, 2BA. 2 1/2 CG, Family Room, Screened Lanai. Manor Hill 2728 Manor Dr. Open Daily 9AM - 4PM. SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME $194,900. 863-471-3207 Or 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 1 CG 863-202-0785 $800/Monthly No Smoking, No pets. Homes for Sale 863-402-1142 4100 Lake Placid SEBRING 3/2/1 Quiet area. Close to SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES Lake Placid Florida Hospital. Fairly new. All tile 541 Serenade Ter., CBS, 3BR, 2BA, floors. Small pets welcome. $845/mo. + gar., Florida rm. $65,000 - Low down Security. Call 863-414-0942 pmt. - No qualify - Owner financing. SPRING LAKE 2/2 House w/single car 305-888-4688 or 305-885-1621 garage. New A/C and all appliances. 5000 $675/mo. 863-381-8069. Mobile Homes 7000 Merchandise Mobile Homes For Sale 5050 Furniture AVON PARK *PRICE REDUCED * Furn. 7180 2br / 2ba, w/ Land. Rent Free. Not in a LIVING ROOM SET Includes, Sofa, park. Renovated / Painted / New Lami- Love seat, Chair & Ottoman. Bari nate / Carpets / Kit Cupboards. Just Leather. Camel color. Excel cond. bring a toothbrush. 863-453-4338 $750. Call 863-414-0358

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By TAYLOR TUBBS However, the Streaks still Devils, but they did much nect for the final goal of the News-Sun correspondent had many close shots. more than that. night. SEBRING – The cleats A corner kick by captain It looked like they would Sebring defense also had a were thundering on Tuesday Jared Lang connected with a add to the lead when Brian strong night. night at Firemen’s Field as header by Watson for a near Dixon had a cross to Riley Keeper Ethan Smith had an the Blue Streaks struck down miss to the left of the goal. Watson. easier night compared to the visiting Winter Haven With the addition of cross It was a bit overshot, how- Monday night’s game against Devils 3-0. country runners just now ever, and Watson had multi- LaBelle where he had a num- “This was a really good beginning their soccer sea- ple goal attempts as well. ber of hustling saves. district win,” said head coach son, Sebring saw some fresh The attempts would finally Tuesday night, however, Keith Bowyer. “This puts us players on the field. deliver in the final two min- the defense allowed him to at 3-0 in district.” But it was one of those utes of the game, with back- relax a bit more with fewer Sebring got things going cross country runners, Eric to-back scores. shots on goal. fairly early as Riley Watson Foster, who had a cross on Watson was in close prox- And when there were shots got them on the board in the goal near the 30 minute imity to the goal at the right on goal, often times it was a sixth minute of the game with mark, and fellow runner time, and simply had to tap defender knocking it away. a goal. Wesley Koning took a long the ball in as the goalie was Such as a shot attempt that The winds were relatively range shot on goal less than further out on the field Damian Foster leapt and News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE calm for the rest of the first two minutes later. defending. Austin Westergom couldn’t quite beat the Winter Haven headed out of the goal. half as the teams bantered Going into the second half Less than a minute later goalkeeper to the ball on this play, but the Blue Streaks Getting the win over a made good on three other scoring chances in Tuesday’s back and fourth without all the Streaks had to do was Damian Foster, another cross win. another goal being allotted. maintain their lead over the country runner, would con- See SEBRING, Page 4B

Eagles JV headed to Super Bowl Lady Streaks stave off

Special to the News-Sun Dragon comeback HAINES CITY – Four By BRITTANY it was crucial for them to teams from the Highlands WHITTINGTON make adjustments if they Youth Football organization News-Sun correspondent were going to have any played in the NFC SEBRING – Winter is chance of a comeback. Championship game in quickly approaching and And come back they did as Haines City on Saturday, temperatures are dropping – Lake Placid put the defensive Nov. 10. except for in high school clamps on and allowed the It was a tough day of gymnasiums. Streaks to score just 13 more competitive championship The heat was turned up points in the second half. games for the Eagles with Tuesday night in Sebring Eight of those came in an all teams facing the High School’s gym as the even third, making it a 34-20 Auburndale Bulls. Lady Streaks beat county lead, but in the fourth, the Coach Steve Remes’ rivals Lake Placid 39-33. Dragon offense also got on third-seeded Flag team took It looked as though in the track and made the comeback on the top-seed Bulls in a first half that Sebring was push. very physical game. going to take the Lady With the defense holding The Eagles struggled Dragons with ease. Sebring to just five points defensively, but the offense Going into halftime with a over the final eight minutes, produced three scores by lead of 26-12 builds plenty of Lake Placid rallied and Fred Hankerson and John confidence for the team that closed the gap. Alexander. is ahead. But Sebring was able to After a defensive battle The Blue Streaks had no hold on in the final minutes with key plays by Willie problem putting up points in and come out with their sec- King, Hankerson and the first half. ond victory over Lake Placid Alexander, the Flag team The first quarter started off in a week. just couldn’t hold off the fairly slowly, with Sebring The top scorers for the Bulls, resulting in a tough Courtesy photo scoring just nine total points Lady Streaks were Rondaja loss to end the season with a The JV Highlands Eagles show off their NFC championship rings after a 6-0 win over and Lake Placid scoring only Williams with 10 points, final score of 32-18. Auburndale propelled them to this weekend’s PAL Super Bowl. five. Jamiese Wiley with nine and Coach Tim Hooks’ num- Frustration at the low scor- Allie Mann with seven. ber four Pee Wee team took together to get a drive with a final score of 27-0. returned the favor, shutting ing quarter caused a heated The top scorers for Lake on the second-seeded going, but they met a strong The defensive battle of down the Bulls drive as the Sebring head coach Mike Lee Placid were Alex Coyne with Auburndale squad. Bulls defense to nullify the day came at the Junior game settled into the to give a pep talk to get his 17 points and Raveen The Bulls quickly took their progress. Varsity level, with the top- knock-down, drag-out, team back up to the potential Gobourne with eight. control of the game, thwart- The Eagles defense, led seed Eagles facing the sec- defensive duel. they are expected to be at. Sebring was back at it with ing all the Eagles efforts to by Austin Oppold, Jordan ond-seeded Bulls. Scoreless, with less than Coach Lee must have done another county rivalry game, get the offense going. Rose and Devin Brubaker, Rafael Smith earned one minute before the half something right as his team at Avon Park Thursday, The offense led by James made key tackles but ulti- some key yardage early, but and the Eagles on their own almost doubling their point before returning home for a Pearson, Christopher mately costly mistakes and Auburndale’s defense 15-yard line, the Bulls total from the first quarter visit from DeSoto Friday. Cardoso, Kevin Rivera and turnovers cost the Eagles would soon stop the drive. picked off an interception with 17 points scored before The Dragons, meanwhile, Kasey Hawthorne rallied another heartbreaking loss But the Highlands boys See EAGLES, Page 4B the half was up. hosted Ft. Meade Thursday The Lady Dragons went and travel to Lake Wales into the locker room knowing tonight. Green Dragons taking steps

By DAN HOEHNE Lady Dragon keeper [email protected] Tamija Douglas keeping LAKE PLACID – The busy turning away numer- Lake Placid ladies of the ous shots on goal. soccer pitch eked one out In a three-minute Tuesday, getting past sequence, she turned away tough district foe a trio of shots, making a Mulberry at home by a 2-1 nice grab in the eighth score. minute, a leaping deflec- Though things looked tion in the ninth minute like they might have been and a drop-to-the-knees a lot different as the Lady cover in the 11th. Wildcats wasted little time On the night, the fresh- in getting on the board, man Douglas would gar- with the opening goal of ner 18 saves. the contest coming from Lake Placid then broke Jenteal Hudson just 38 the tie on a Michelle seconds after the opening Hunter goal in the second whistle. half to take the district But in the seventh win. minute, Lake Placid Up in Mulberry, the responded to even things boys squad would also up. need to come from behind, Mary Grace Bates raced but could only battle back past the defense toward a so far, settling for a tie lofted pass, gathered it in against the Wildcats. just to the right front of The Dragons would the goal. hold a 7-4 shooting edge Her running kick found in the first half, but Mulberry was a bit more its’ mark, slipping into the efficient in holding a 1-0 upper right corner halftime lead. News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE untouched to tie it at 1-1. Lake Placid kept up the Mary Grace Bates is about to unload on this kick for Lake From there, for the News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Placid’s opening goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over visiting attack in the second half Allie Mann fires from the corner in Sebring’s Tuesday win Mulberry. remainder of the half, both over Lake Placid. defenses locked in, with See LP, Page 3B C M Y K

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THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE LIVE TODAY: Boys Basketball hosts Tip-Off Classic,TBD East Boys Basketball hosts Tip-Off Classic,TBD W L T Pct PF PA SATURDAY: New England 6 3 0 .667299201 SPORTS TUESDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Lake Region, 7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Lake Miami 4 5 0 .444173186 Region, 6 p.m. N.Y. Jets 3 6 0 .333175228 Avon Park Buffalo 3 6 0 .333211285 ON TV South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 8 1 0 .889250143 AUTO RACING Indianapolis 6 3 0 .667186201 FRIDAY Tennessee 4 6 0 .400219311 3 p.m. NASCAR – Eco-Boost 300, Practice . . . ESPN2 TODAY: Boys Basketball at Tip-Off Classic, Avon Park,TBD; Girls Basketball at Lake Jacksonville 1 8 0 .111127246 Wales, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer vs. Clewiston, 5:30/7 p.m. North SATURDAY W L T Pct PF PA 4:30 p.m. NASCAR – Eco-Boost 300 ...... ESPN2 SATURDAY: Boys Basketball at Tip-Off Classic, Avon Park,TBD Baltimore 7 2 0 .778254196 Lake Placid Pittsburgh 6 3 0 .667207177 Cincinnati 4 5 0 .444220231 Cleveland 2 7 0 .222169211 BOXING West SATURDAY W L T Pct PF PA Denver 6 3 0 .667271189 10 p.m. Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco . . . . HBO San Diego 4 5 0 .444209191 TODAY: Boys Basketball at Tip-Off Classic, Avon Park,TBD; Girls Basketball vs. DeSoto, Oakland 3 6 0 .333191284 6/7:30 p.m. Kansas City 1 8 0 .111146256 COLLEGE BASKETBALL SATURDAY: Boys Basketball at Tip-Off Classic, Avon Park,TBD NATIONAL CONFERENCE Sebring East FRIDAY W L T Pct PF PA 5 p.m. 2K Sports Classic – Teams TBA ...... ESPN2 N.Y. Giants 6 4 0 .600267216 7 p.m. 2K Sports Classic Final – Teams TBA. . ESPN2 Dallas 4 5 0 .444188204 7 p.m. Jacksonville at Miami...... SUN Philadelphia 3 6 0 .333156221 9 p.m. Lafayette at Kentucky...... SUN Washington 3 6 0 .333226248 SPORTS SNAPSHOTS South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 8 1 0 .889247174 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Davis Memorial Tournament is conducting a sign up for their Winter Tampa Bay 5 4 0 .556260209 FRIDAY Cheerleading Program for ages 4-16. New Orleans 4 5 0 .444249256 AVON PARK – The 2nd Annual 9:30 p.m. Hawaii at Air Force ...... ESPN2 Cost is $45 for members and $65 for Carolina 2 7 0 .222163216 George Davis Memorial Golf Tournament North SATURDAY non-members. will tee of on Saturday, Nov. 17, at River W L T Pct PF PA Any questions call 382-9622. Chicago 7 2 0 .778242133 Noon Iowa at Michigan ...... ESPN Greens. The YMCA has partnered with the Green Bay 6 3 0 .667239187 Noon Northwestern at Michigan State...... ESPN2 This flighted, four-person scramble Minnesota 6 4 0 .600238221 Champion for Children Foundation to 12:21 p.m. Western Carolina at Alabama ...... 38 will have a shotgun start at 8 a.m., with Detroit 4 5 0 .444216222 offer Free Drowning Prevention classes West 12:30 p.m. Virginia Tech at Boston College ...... 44 the $60 per person fee including golf cart, W L T Pct PF PA for children and parents every Saturday 1:30 p.m. Washington at Colorado ...... FX lunch, prizes and lots of fun. San Francisco 6 2 1 .722213127 morning from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ladies and Seniors over 75 will use the Seattle 6 4 0 .600198161 3 p.m. USC at UCLA ...... FOX Pre registration required. Arizona 4 5 0 .444144173 forward tees. 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at Notre Dame ...... NBC The YMCA has not one, but two heated St. Louis 3 5 1 .389161210 Hole sponsorships are available for ___ 3:30 p.m. Ole Miss at LSU...... CBS pools and a splash pad for your family to $100, and all proceeds from the tourna- Thursday’s Game 3:30 p.m. North Carolina State at Clemson ...... ABC enjoy. Miami at Buffalo, late ment go to benefit the River Greens Pool Hours Sunday’s Games 3:30 p.m. Ohio State at Wisconsin ...... ESPN2 Highlands County Youth Scholarship Cleveland at Dallas, 1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. – 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 p.m. Oklahoma at West Virginia...... FOX Fund. N.Y. Jets at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Friday – 6 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Tennessee at Vanderbilt ...... ESPN2 Make checks payable to River Greens Saturday – 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Cincinnati at Kansas City, 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Stanford at Oregon ...... ABC Scholarship Fund. Philadelphia at Washington, 1 p.m. Sunday – 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. For more information, call River Green Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Kansas State at Baylor ...... ESPN Master Val Henry and Master Hank Arizona at Atlanta, 1 p.m. 10:30 p.m. BYU at San Jose State ...... ESPN2 Greens at 453-5210. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Henry, who are bringing authentic tradi- New Orleans at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Turkey Trot 5K tional martial arts Karate training to the San Diego at Denver, 4:25 p.m. YMCA. Indianapolis at New England, 4:25 p.m. GOLF Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. SEBRING – The 20th Annual Turkey Master Henry will be offering family Open: Minnesota, N.Y. Giants, Seattle, FRIDAY Trot 5K has been set for Thanksgiving martial arts training at the YMCA and Tennessee 9 a.m. EuroPGA – South African Open ...... GOLF Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, at Highlands classes will be on Tuesdays and Monday’s Game Chicago at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. LPGA – CME Group Titleholders ...... GOLF Hammock State Park at 8 a.m. Thursdays for both adults and children. AFC LEADERS 4 p.m. EuroPGA – UBS Hong Kong Open . . . . . GOLF The largest running event in Highlands Come try a free martial art karate class Quarterbacks SATURDAY County last year’s Turkey Trot 5K drew a at the YMCA. Att Com Yds TD Int 9 a.m. EuroPGA – South African Open ...... GOLF record field of 658 finishers. The fee thereafter is only $50 per P. Mnning, DEN330 230 2705 21 6 Rthlsbrgr, PIT 298 200 2203 16 4 1:30 p.m. LPGA – CME Group Titleholders ...... GOLF Entry fee is $20 with checks payable to month for YMCA members and $60 per Brady, NWE 358 232 2645 18 3 4 p.m. EuroPGA – UBS Hong Kong Open . . . . . GOLF Friends of Highlands Hammock State month for non members. Schaub, HOU 275 173 2013 13 6 Park and mailed to Chet Brojek, 3310 Par For questions contact the “Y” at 382- Dalton, CIN 315 203 2329 18 11 Road, Sebring, FL 33872 by the Friday, 9622. Rushers Att Yds Avg LG TD NBA Nov. 16 early entry deadline. A. Foster, HOU 221 872 3.95 46 10 FRIDAY Race fees post November 16 will be Horseshoe Club C. Jhnson, TEN170 862 5.07 83t 4 $25. Ridley, NWE 172 814 4.73 41 6 7 p.m. Utah at Philadelphia...... ESPN SEBRING – The Highlands County “We have a deluxe 20th edition dri-fit McGahee, DEN 160 676 4.23 31 4 9:30 p.m. N.Y. Knicks at Memphis ...... ESPN Horseshoe Club league play began on R. Rice, BAL 144 657 4.56 43 7 shirt and our unique custom awards for Times, games, channels all subject to change Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Lee Palmer Receivers the 2012 Turkey Trot,” said race director No Yds Avg LG TD Complex, 439 Pine St., in Sebring. Toronto 2 6 .250 4.5 Anthony, NYK 48 29 134 26.8 Chet Brojek. “Those entering after the Wayne, IND 69 931 13.5 30t 3 The league is open to all men and Welker, NWE 66 810 12.3 59 2 Southeast Division Bryant, LAL 75 46 211 26.4 November 16 date will not be guaranteed W L Pct GB Harden, HOU 67 65 211 26.4 women who like to pitch horseshoes, with A. Green, CIN 58 820 14.1 73t 9 size or shirt if we run out.” D. Thmas, DEN 54 891 16.5 71t 4 Miami 6 3 .667 — James, MIA 89 30 221 24.6 play getting underway at 9:30 a.m. Charlotte 4 3 .571 1 Irving, CLE 67 44 194 24.3 Those needing entry forms may contact Hartline, MIA 49 741 15.1 80t 1 For more information, call Irve Swihart Atlanta 3 4 .429 2 Rebounds Brojek at [email protected] or by NFC LEADERS Orlando 2 5 .286 3 OFF DEF TOT AVG at 452-6899. Quarterbacks Washington 0 7 .000 5 Randolph, MEM 37 61 98 14.0 calling him at 385-4736. Att Com Yds TD Int Central Division Varejao, CLE 35 61 96 13.7 If sending your check without the form, A. Rodgers, GB327 219 2383 25 5 Meals on Wheels Golf W L Pct GB Asik, HOU 35 68 103 12.9 you must include name, age and tee sizes A. Smith, SF 217 152 1731 13 5 Milwaukee 5 2 .714 — Hickson, POR 38 57 95 11.9 M. Ryan, ATL 351 240 2771 20 7 Chicago 5 3 .625 .5 Jefferson, UTA 26 80 106 11.8 of entrants. SEBRING – The 13th Annual Meals on J. Freeman, TB 273 155 2257 18 5 Indiana 3 6 .333 3 Assists You would sign the waiver form on Wheels Golf Tournament will tee off at Brees, NO 374 230 2847 25 9 Cleveland 2 6 .250 3.5 G AST AVG race morning. Harder Hall Country Club on Saturday, Rushers Detroit 1 8 .111 5 Rondo, BOS 8 100 12.5 Att Yds Avg LG TD Paul, LAC 8 82 10.3 Dec. 1. A. Ptrson, MN 195 1128 5.78 74 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Vasquez, NO 6 53 8.8 Franza induction Benefitting the Sebring Meals on M. Lynch, SEA 212 1005 4.74 77t 5 Holiday, PHL 8 70 8.8 Wheels program, the tournament will be a D. Martin, TB 173 862 4.98 70t 7 W L Pct GB San Antonio 7 1 .875 — Westbrook, OKC 9 73 8.1 AVON PARK – It’s never too early to Morris, WAS 164 793 4.84 39t 5 Foursome Scramble format with an 8:30 Memphis 6 1 .857 .5 Steals secure a spot to take in Joe Franza’s Gore, SF 140 753 5.38 37 5 Dallas 5 4 .556 2.5 GST AVG shotgun start. Receivers induction into the Florida Athletic Houston 4 4 .500 3 Jennings, MIL 7 22 3.14 The entry fee of $75 per person, $300 No Yds Avg LG TD New Orleans 3 3 .500 3 Walker, CHA 7 20 2.86 Coaches Association Hall of Fame. B. Marshall, CH 67 904 13.5 45 7 per team, includes golf, continental break- Northwest Division Batum, POR 8 20 2.50 Tickets are not available at the door. Witten, DAL 66 585 8.9 35 1 W L Pct GB Lin, HOU 8 20 2.50 fast, lunch and awards. Harvin, MIN 62 677 10.9 45 3 The 37th FACA Hall of Fame induction Oklahoma City 6 3 .667 — Ariza, WAS 7 16 2.29 There will be a million dollar hole-in- Gonzalez, ATL 61 617 10.1 25 6 ceremonies will be on Saturday, Jan. 12, Minnesota 5 3 .625 .5 Transactions one contest, $20,000 putting contest, C. Jhnson, DET 60 974 16.2 51 2 Denver 4 4 .500 1.5 2013 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Cruz, NYG 60 743 12.4 80t 7 hole-in-one prizes on all par-3s, including Utah 4 5 .444 2 Oceanfront Resort, beginning with a Portland 3 5 .375 2.5 BASEBALL car, trip and cash prizes. MLS Playoffs American League Noon luncheon. Pacific Division For more information, call 402-1818, W L Pct GB BOSTON RED SOX–Agreed to terms The luncheon and induction are open to with C David Ross on a two-year con- or email MOW@stratonet. EASTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Clippers 6 2 .750 — all friends and family, at $35 per person if Semifinals Golden State 4 4 .500 2 tract. D.C. United vs. New York Phoenix 4 5 .444 2.5 National League purchased prior to Friday, Dec. 21. MIAMI MARLINS–Claimed LHP Scott College Baseball Showcases D.C. United 1, New York 1 L.A. Lakers 3 5 .375 3 Tickets after this dates will be $50 Maine off waivers from Toronto. New York 0, D.C. United 1, D.C. United Sacramento 2 6 .250 4 MILWAUKEE BREWERS–Agreed to each, and no tickets will be sold after AVON PARK – South Florida State advances 2-1 on aggregate ___ terms with C Blake Lalli on a minor Kansas City vs. Houston Tuesday’s Games Friday, Jan. 4. College will be the sight of one of two league contract. Houston 2, Kansas City 0 Charlotte 92, Washington 76 Luncheon tickets can be purchased by College Baseball Showcase Camps on SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS–Agreed to Kansas City 1, Houston 0, Houston Toronto 74, Indiana 72 terms with LHP Jeremy Affeldt on a contacting FACA at (850) 727-8117, or Saturday, Nov. 17. advances 2-1 on aggregate New York 99, Orlando 89 three-year contract. CHAMPIONSHIP Brooklyn 114, Cleveland 101 PO Box 13805, Tallahassee, FL 32317. Cost is $115 per camp and includes T- WASHINGTON NATIONALS–Announced Sunday: Houston 3, D.C. United 1 Portland 103, Sacramento 86 Tickets are not mailed, but held at the Shirt, lunch and four colleges on hand to first base coach Trent Jewett with be Sunday, Nov. 18: D.C. United vs. San Antonio 84, L.A. Lakers 82 the third base coach for the 2013 sea- door for pick up. see you work out. Houston, 4 p.m. Wednesday’s Games WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 94, Philadelphia 76 son. Named Tony Tarasco first base Hotel reservations are available at Show your abilities to SFSC, Indian coach and Gary Thurman minor league Semifinals Boston 98, Utah 93 (386) 254-8200 – Please request the River State College and two other Florida outfield/baserunning coordinator. San Jose vs. Los Angeles Houston 100, New Orleans 96 FACA Group rate of $99. JUCO’s and have a chance to meet the Los Angeles 0, San Jose 1 Charlotte 89, Minnesota 87 FOOTBALL San Jose 1, Los Angeles 3, Los Angeles Memphis 107, Oklahoma City 97 National Football League The Hall of Fame is the highest honor coaching staffs. advances 3-2 on aggregate Milwaukee 99, Indiana 85 NFL–Fined Houston LB Tim Dobbins given by the FACA. Each camp includes information ses- Seattle vs. Real Salt Lake Dallas 107, Washington 101 $30,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit to The award is designed to recognize sions, 60-yard dash, infield and outfield Seattle 0, Real Salt Lake 0 Chicago 112, Phoenix 106, OT Chicago QB Jay Cutler. Real Salt Lake 0, Seattle 1, Seattle Golden State 92, Atlanta 88 CAROLINA PANTHERS–Signed G FACA members for years of coaching practice and a game, starting at 9 a.m. advances 1-0 on aggregate L.A. Clippers 107, Miami 100 Jeremy Bridges. Placed DE Thomas tenure in Florida high schools, for dedica- Space is limited to first 50 players. CHAMPIONSHIP Thursday’s Games Keiser on injured reserve. tion to the FACA and for outstanding For more information, call (772) 834- Sunday: Los Angeles 3, Seattle 0 Boston at Brooklyn, late KANSAS CITY CHIEFS–Signed TE Sunday, Nov. 18: Los Angeles vs. New York at San Antonio, late DeMarco Cosby to the practice squad. coaching accomplishments. 1048. Seattle, 9 p.m. Miami at Denver, late NEW YORK JETS–Signed RB Kahlil Bell. Don’t miss out on seeing one of MLS CUP Friday’s Games OAKLAND RAIDERS–Signed LB Omar Highlands County’s own bestowed with LP Senior Softball Gaither. Placed LB Travis Goethel on Saturday, Dec. 1: Eastern champion vs. Utah at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. this great honor. Western champion, 4:30 p.m. Dallas at Indiana, 7 p.m. injured reserve. LAKE PLACID – Lake Placid Senior SEATTLE SEAHAWKS–Released WR Orlando at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Softball is currently holding practice on NBA Golden State at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Phil Bates from the practice squad. Plenty going on at YMCA Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Placed WR Lavasier Tuinei to the prac- Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Lake June EASTERN CONFERENCE New York at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. tice squad. SEBRING – The Highlands County Ballfield. Atlantic Division Houston at Portland, 10 p.m. ST. LOUIS RAMS–Released DT Kellen W L Pct GB Atlanta at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Heard. Family YMCA is in need of donated bicy- If you are 50+ and enjoy playing the New York 5 0 1.000 — Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS–Promoted cles and helmets for ages 5-12 in good game for fun, come out, hit and field a Brooklyn 4 2 .667 1.5 LEADERS DE Markus White from the practice condition for a bicycle safety class. few, and get ready for the 2013 season squad. Signed LB Joe Holland to the Boston 5 3 .625 1.5 Scoring The Highlands County Family YMCA which opens the first week in January. Philadelphia 4 4 .500 2.5 FG FT PTS AVG practice squad. C M Y K

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Golf Hammock played Monday, Nov. were Dee Paul, with A being 0 to 16 stroke handicaps, 11, with a Pro-Am Jeannine Persails, Pat B being 17 to 21 strokes, C being 22 to The ladies at Golf Hammock played Points format. Graf and Amy Dixon; 25 strokes, and D being 26 and greater. their first tournament of the season on Sebring Municipal Betty Leblanc, Pat In the A Flight, Joe Austin took first Wednesday, Nov. 14. came away with the Kincer, Babe McDonald place with 56 points, while Jon Brower The Play was a Step Aside team with at +23, with and Helen Ochala; came in second with 55 points. Scramble. Harder Hall second at Carol Roy, Jody Ethun, In the B Flight, Will David won first First place winners were Joan +17 and Sun ‘N Lake Jo Sherman and Barb place with 58 points, including 1 Eagle Robillard, Betty Clarke, Carol Trouup third at +9. Plunkett; Elaine and 10 birdies. and Alma Barefoot. Individually, Jim Keppler, Carole There was a tie for second place at Second place winners were Jeanne Cozine won Flight A, McClay, Pat Gower and 44 points, between Bo Bohanon and Fivecoat, Joyce Stanley, Trudy Stowe with Bill Norcross sec- Bev Rudd with 77 each. Richie Eastep. and Eleanor Short. ond, Don Brewer third The Morrison Group C Flight was won by Gene Hearn Third place winners were Lorraine and Mike Lingenfelder played a game with 68 points and Bob Berg took sec- Friend, Wanda Hastie and Nancy fourth. Monday, Nov. 5. ond with 62 strokes. Senior. In Flight B, D. Smith Winning first place The D Flight was won by Dan Porter Fourth place winners were Laura was first, Don Ethun was the team of John with 66 points, while John Schroeder Kebberly, Jean Haig, Roxie McMillon second, Jim Picket Smutnick, Tim came in second with 63 points. and Audrey Walther third and Jim Werner Thomas, Joe Graf and On Thursday, Nov. 8, the SpringLake Last Monday, Nov. 12, the Mezza fourth. Lefty St. Pierre; and Mens Golf Association completed a Group played Individual Pro-Am Points Kye Pahk and Bob second place, Jim Two Day -Team Eclectic Tournament at Golf Hammock. Topel finished in a tie Anderson, Ken Koon, on the Panther Creek course. Gary Galle took first place in A group for the lead in Flight C, Gerry Page and Bill In the A Flight, four teams tied for with a plus 4 and Jim Gulick was in with Jerry Geoque, Mountford. first place, then, three more teams tied second place with plus 1. Jack Stafford and Tim The Men’s for second place. David Mulligan was at minus 2 Thomas all tied for Association played a Tying for first, at 126 net strokes, which was good for first place and third. Men’s Day event were Jan Hard and Vern Hoffman, Joe Bobby Culbert came in second place Similarly, Flight D Saturday, Nov. 3. Burgoyne and Kirby Gann, Gary Graves with minus 5 in B group. saw a tie for first White Tee Flight - and Richie Eastep, and Edd Vowels and Paul (Welsh Wizard) Brown scored between Walt Becker First place, Clay Dawd Gene Hearn. a plus 3 that was good for first place in and Keith Kincer, while with 67; second place, Tying for second place, at 128 net C group And Ned Bauer at even in sec- Randy Leone and Bill Taylor finished all The Men’s Association played a pro Jim Anderson with 69; and third place, strokes, were the teams of Bill Lawens ond place. square in third. am tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Larry Roy with 70. Good Tag - First and Bart Bartholomy, Ken Kirby and There was a tie in D group for first Jude Stewart accomplished the feat Winning first place was the team of place, Ken Koon with 66; and second Bob Hinde, and Pat Jaskowski and place between Bob Hughes and Earl of a hole-in-one on Thursday, Oct. 25: Larry Roy, Bill Mountford and Glen place, Cecil Lemons 68. Tying for Gordon Reid. Bittaker at plus 1. Hole No. 16 from the Blue Tees, 130 Nelson with plus-9; and second place, third/fourth/fifth places were Gil Heier, Third place went to Bill Brown and Jerry Edward was at plus 5 to take yards, used an eight iron. Witnessed Lefty St. Pierre, John Smutnick, Tim Jim Cercy and Keith Kincer with 69 Jim Koperski at 131, fourth to Bo first place in E group and three way tie by Jude’s husband, Danny. Thomas and Neil Purcell with plus-7.5. each. Green T Flight - First place, Bohanon and Bob Rogers at 132, and for second place between Bill Alesi, Individual winners were: A Flight - Harold Plagens with 64; second place, fifth to Jim Baker and Tom Bates at Jim Reed and Bob Morrison at minus River Greens Larry Roy with plus-2.5. B Flight - Bill Al Farrell with 65; and third place, Bill 135. 2. Mountford with plus-6. C Flight - Tim The Morrison Group played a game Mountford with 66. Under a very heavy mental burden, There was a tie for first place in F Thomas with plus-8. D Flight - Lefty St. on Thursday, Nov. 8. Closest to the pin: No. 3, Russ our new President, Gary Behrendt, group between Karl Mellor and John Pierre with plus-5. Rudd, 6-feet-4-inches; No. 5, Dick along with Joe Austin, placed last in Pickup at plus 1. The winners were: First place, Tim Thomas and Jim Anderson with The Morrison Group played a game McClay, 7-feet-1.25-inches; No. 12, Flight A at 136. There was also a tie in J Group Tuesday, Nov. 6. Tim Thomas, 6-feet-7-inches; and No. The B Flight teams were led by John between Janet Howland and Tom minus-8; second place, Gerry Page and Bill Mountford with minus-6; and Winning first place was the team of 17, Harold Plagens, 2-feet-8.5-inches. Delaney and John Bozynski, with 124 Nelligan with minus 3 for first place. Paul Johnson, Gil Heier, Ken net strokes. The Mezza Group would like to wel- third place, Jim Cercy and Romy Febre with minus-5. Brunswick and Gerry Page with minus- SpringLake Second place went to Leon Van and come back our Northern friends to 18; and second place, Tim Thomas, Bob Frederick, who scored 128 sunny Florida. The Ladies Association played a pro On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the am tournament on Thursday, Nov. 8. Keith Kincer, Don McDonald and Lefty SpringLake Men’s Golf Association strokes, while third place was awarded Next Monday, Nov. 19, the Mezza St. Pierre with minus-13. to Will David and Rick Nelson at 130 Group will play at Golf Hammock start- Winning first place was the team of held an Individual Net Points competi- Pat Gower, Fran Neil and Barb Plunkett The Golfettes played a game tion on the Cougar Trail course. net strokes. ing at 7:45 a.m., please arrive early to Tuesday, Nov. 6. Fourth place in the B Flight - at 133 register. with plus-4; and second place, Michele In this tournament, Bogeys = 1point, Koon, Laura Smutnick, Jody Ethun and The winning teams were: First place, Par = 2 points, Birdie = 4 points, Eagle strokes - went to Joe Troia and Jay For more information, please call Laura Smutnick, Fran Neil and Karen Payne. Pete Mezza at 382-1280. Betty Wallace with plus-.5. = 6 points and Double Eagles = 8 Individual winners were: First place, Speaker with 71; and second place, points. Triple bogey or worse = -1 There was a tie for fifth place, at 134 Pauline Bridge, Donna Johnson, Betty net strokes, between Dave Kamish and Harder Hall Betty Wallace with plus-3; and second point. place, Fran Neil. Wallace and Dianne Stoddart with 73. This tournament had four Flights, Bob Berg and the team of Ken Willey The Men’s Interclub tournament was Tying for third/fourth/fifth/sixth places and Larry Colclasure.

SYS Streaks Super Bowl bound AP Champions Club meeting By DAN HOEHNE ior Streaks undefeated on Hills. Special to the News-Sun p.m. All Board members, [email protected] the season and, more impor- The teams face off AVON PARK – The Avon The meeting will be held at The Sebring Youth Sports tantly, has them competing General members and any of Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Park Champions Club will be the Devtech offices located at Blue Streak Flag Football for all the marbles in the holding their annual meeting 24 S. Lake Avenue in Avon the public are more than team continued its’ season- MFFCC Super Bowl. DeSoto County High School on Monday, Nov. 26, at 5 Park. encouraged to attend. long run with a 19-14 win Sebring, now Eastern varsity football field, begin- over the Osceola Panthers Conference champions, will ning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Cook square off with the Western Come support your Field in Haines City in the Conference champion West Sebring junior Blue Streaks third round of the Mid Tampa Spartans, 27-19 win- Highlands Senior Softball League Florida Football playoffs. ners over the Z-Pal as they look to cap off a The victory keeps the jun- Bulldawgs from Zephyr remarkable season. Special to the News-Sun be playing starting play on To sign up, or for more SEBRING – The Monday, Jan. 7, with games information, call John Kloet Highlands County Senior taking place each Monday at 655-5241 or Steve Blazing softball over 60 league will and Wednesday. at 382-6442. LP Soccer making strides

Continued from 1B “Mulberry has been the er of the game honors. NIE sponsors; 5.542"; 7"; Black plus three; process, nie sponsor ad; top team in our district “They kept us in the and were finally rewarded 0 0 0 2 5 1 1 5 every year since I started with the tying goal. game,” Ashley said. “They coaching here,” he said. “To Senior Wilfreddy Moreno worked hard to defend all get a draw on the road took a cross from senior over the field and they against them is a step for- played a solid game.” Ivan Barajas, redirected it ward.” Both Dragon squads and found the back of the Ashley gave credit to the squared off with Frostproof net. team overall, calling it a And while the scoring complete team effort, and Thursday, continuing dis- stopped after that and the tie rewarding the Dragon trict play, with the girls on went in the books, Dragon defense, anchored by the road and the boys at head coach James Ashley Christian Resendiz, Jorge home. was pleased with the effort Godinez, Armando Calivillo See Sunday’s News-Sun and outcome. and Jose Becerra, with play- for results.

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Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 www.newssun.com Coyne to take flight Sebring goes to 3-0 in District Continued from 1B tough rival like Winter with Golden Eagles Haven was one thing, being able to do it while remaining By DAN HOEHNE fresh was another key to the [email protected] night. Alex Coyne had a lot of “I did a lot of subbing options and a crucial deci- tonight to keep our legs sion to make. fresh,” Bowyer said. But when it came down to “Thursday we travel to it, the choice wasn’t so Auburndale, and they’re the tough after all as the Lake team to beat.” Placid senior signed on the That key district contest, dotted line Wednesday to as Bowyer alluded to, was attend the University of Thursday night, check Southern Mississippi in Sunday’s News-Sun for a Hattiesburg and be a mem- recap. ber of the Golden Eagle bas- The Lady Streaks weren’t ketball team. as fortune Tuesday night at “I was considering the Winter Haven, suffering a 6- Academies and other 2 loss, and looked to regroup Division I colleges,” Coyne and get back on the winning said. “Cleveland State, track Thursday night at home Florida Southern, Air Force against Auburndale. and West Point made offers. Results of that match can News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE But after my official visit also be seen in Sunday’s Niel Wilson redirects the ball with a leaping header in with Southern Mississippi, News-Sun. Tuesday’s win over Winter Haven. my decision was made.” This quick decision mak- News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE ing is reminiscent of the Lady Dragon standout Alex Coyne agreed to take her tal- ents to Southern Mississippi on a basketball scholarship wild game dinner; 5.542"; 5"; Black; wild game dinner; 0 0 0 2 4 8 1 2 point guard’s game that Wednesday. paved the way to averaging 14.5 points, 7.2 assists and field of study, she noted the Division I point guard.” 5.5 steals per game as a many major and minor And while she eagerly Dragon junior, and certainly opportunities Southern Miss looks ahead, Coyne feels a had her on the radar of many offers, which will give her great sense of relief and schools. the chance to find her aca- gratitude for what has made And much like eyeing an demic calling. this opportunity possible. open teammate, or an open “I’m so blessed to have “All the sacrifices I made shot, Coyne just went with this opportunity to be a stu- as a child. All the blood, the instinctual feeling as to dent athlete, and student sweat and tears go to this,” what to do. comes first,” she said. “So she said. “Without my par- “I immediately felt this paying for my education ents pushing me every day, I accepted by the players and is absolutely key. I can’t wouldn’t be the player I the coaching staff,” she wait to grow as a person on am.” said. “When I played with and off the court.” The reminiscing done, it them at a little open gym, I Which, as far as on the was again time to look felt team chemistry. court goes, will be a bit of a ahead. “The campus was process as the Eagles point “Going off to college is absolutely gorgeous and the guard duties currently reside learning to be independent, academics are awesome,” in other hands. although I’m so family ori- Coyne continued. “And “They have a point guard ented,” Coyne said. “But after I left, the team contin- that will be a senior and lead my two days (at Southern ued to keep in touch via Conference USA in steals Mississippi) felt like a home Facebook, twitter and tex- last year,” Coyne said. away from home. It was ting. It showed me that I “She’s an incredible player such a family atmosphere wasn’t just another recruit and I think I can learn a lot and the team treated me like to them.” from her, which will help their baby sister. I couldn’t While undecided on a me develop into a true ask for a better situation.” DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; nov ads; 0 0 0 2 4 7 5 8 Eagles to close stellar season in Super Bowl Continued from 1B Varsity team took on the No 2 undefeated Varsity team in Auburndale team. the 20-6 loss. and ran the ball down the The offense worked dili- Sadly this ended the sea- sideline. gently and was able to earn son for the Flag, Pee Wee and A saving tackle was made key yards with quarterback Varsity teams, but the Junior by Rodrigo Nolan and C.J. Donte Carpenter running the Varsity Eagles will continue Harris just inside the 25-yard line. ball and completing passes to on to the 2012 Super Bowl. The Eagles defense then Malik Taylor. The Eagles organization is stood strong and stopped the But the Eagles met a strong very proud of these teams Bulls, going into halftime Bulls defense. and their accomplishments scoreless. The Eagles defense led by and wishes to congratulate The second half of the Allen Williams, Anthony the coaches on a job well game continued the defensive Oppold and EJ JnPierre made done. battle on both sides of the some key tackles. Each team was awarded an ball. But they struggled to con- NFC Championship ring as a With two minutes left in tain the Bulls, allowing them reward for making it to the the game and the Eagles on to take an early 7-0 lead. Championship round. their own 10-yard line, Harris The Eagles quickly The Highlands Eagles will completed a short pass to responded on a long pass be proudly hosting the 2012 JnPierre at the 16. completion to Sammie Smith, Sunshine Police Athletic JnPierre broke through two and then Tremaine League (PAL) Super Bowl tackles, gained momentum, Hawthorne ran it in for the which will be held Saturday, and ran the remaining 74 touchdown but the extra Nov. 17, at Firemen’s Field. yards untouched to score the point was no good, making Admission will be $ 5 for only touchdown of the day. the score 7-6 at the half. Adults and $ 4 for Children. With 1:36 left in the game, The second half produced Parking charges may apply the Eagles defense was more of the same offensive so please be prepared. superb with DJ Taylor block- struggle for the Eagles. 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 5B HEALTHY LIVING Gonzalez attains British medical journal board certification in slams Roche on Tamiflu Medical Management By MARIA CHENG ‘We do have sioned by Britain to evalu- AP Medical Writer ate flu drugs. They found Special to the News-Sun The CPE designation, used LONDON — A leading substantive no proof that Tamiflu SEBRING – The in signatory, indicates that a British medical journal is reduced the number of com- Certifying Commission in physician has achieved supe- evidence it can asking the drug maker plications in people with Medical Management rior levels of professional Roche to release all its data stop or hinder influenza. (CCMM) recently designated excellence and management on Tamiflu, claiming there “Despite a public prom- Jorge F. Gonzalez, M.D, education, while also demon- progression to is no evidence the drug can ise to release (internal com- MBA, CPE a Certified strating effective knowledge Gonzalez actually stop the flu. severe disease pany reports) for each Physician Executive. and leadership skills. The drug has been stock- (Tamiflu) trial...Roche has Currently Gonzalez is a The Certifying like pneumonia.’ piled by dozens of govern- stonewalled,” BMJ editor board certified Internal Commission in Medical high standards required for ments worldwide in case of Fiona Godlee wrote in an Medicine physician and vice Management currently lists physician executive certifica- PETER GOTZSCHE a global flu outbreak and editorial last month. president / chief medical offi- more than 1,000 Certified tion. leader, Nordic Cocrhane was widely used during the In a statement, Roche cer at Florida Hospital Physician Executives. The ACPE is the nation’s Center 2009 swine flu pandemic. said it had complied with Heartland Medical Center The national certifying largest organization of physi- On Monday, one of the agency had enough proof to all legal requirements on and Florida Hospital body for physicians special- cians in health care leader- researchers linked to the warrant its use for unusual publishing data and provid- Wauchula. CCMM awarded izing in medical manage- ship. BMJ journal called for influenza viruses, like bird ed Gotzsche and his col- Gonzalez the status of ment, the Certifying The College is recognized European governments to flu. leagues with 3,200 pages of Certified Physician Executive Commission in Medical by the American Medical sue Roche. “We do have substantive information to answer their for educational achieve- Management is a not-for- Association as the specialty “I suggest we boycott evidence it can stop or hin- questions. ments, demonstrated stature profit corporation chartered society representing physi- Roche’s products until they der progression to severe “Roche has made full as a physician, and experi- by the American College of cians in management and publish missing Tamiflu disease like pneumonia,” he clinical study data ... avail- ence in the field of medical Physician Executives (ACPE) holds a seat in the AMA data,” wrote Peter said. able to national health management. to establish and maintain the House of Delegates. Gotzsche, leader of the In the U.S., the Centers authorities according to Nordic Cochrane Centre in for Disease Control and their various requirements, Copenhagen. He said gov- Prevention recommends so they can conduct their Report: FDA wanted to close Mass. pharmacy ernments should take legal Tamiflu as one of two med- own analyses,” the company action against Roche to get ications for treating regular said. WASHINGTON (AP) — been reported since the out- The House Energy and the money back that was flu. The other is Roche says it doesn’t Nearly a decade ago, federal break began in September, Commerce Committee “needlessly” spent on GlaxoSmithKline’s usually release patient-level health inspectors wanted to according to the Centers for released a detailed history of stockpiling Tamiflu. Relenza. The CDC says data available due to legal shut down the pharmacy Disease Control and NECC’s regulatory troubles Last year, Tamiflu was such antivirals can shorten or confidentiality con- linked to a recent deadly Prevention. That has put the on Monday, ahead of a meet- included in a list of “essen- the duration of symptoms straints. It said it did not meningitis outbreak until it Framingham, Mass.-based ing Wednesday meeting to tial medicines” by the and reduce the risk of com- provide the requested data cleaned up its operations, pharmacy at the center of examine how the outbreak World Health Organization, plications and hospitaliza- to the scientists because according to congressional congressional scrutiny and could have been prevented. a list that often prompts tion. they refused to sign a confi- investigators. calls for greater regulation of The 25-page report summa- governments or donor agen- In 2009, the BMJ and dentiality agreement. About 440 people have compounding pharmacies, rizes and quotes from FDA cies to buy the drug. researchers at the Nordic Roche is also being been sickened by contaminat- which make individualized and state inspection reports Tamiflu is used to treat Cochrane Centre asked investigated by the ed steroid shots distributed medications for patients and and internal memos, though both seasonal flu and new Roche to make all its European Medicines by New England have long operated in a legal the committee declined to flu viruses like bird flu or Tamiflu data available. At Agency for not properly Compounding Center, and gray area between state and release the original docu- swine flu. WHO spokesman the time, Cochrane Centre reporting side effects, more than 32 deaths have federal laws. ments. Gregory Hartl said the scientists were commis- including possible deaths.

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Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 www.newssun.com HEALTHY LIVING Top 10 tech tips for a healthier heart Outreach

Family Features iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Learn ease and heart disease. Go online saging, for a specified period of events The message that a healthy more at www.ihealth99.com. and check the American Dental time. lifestyle helps protect your heart Association’s database at planned isn’t new. If you’d like to do more to 3. Limit Alcohol and www.ADA.org to find oral health 7. Exercise Regularly take care of your heart, here are 10 care products that have the ADA seal Special to the News-Sun Caffeine The Online Activity Tracker from ways technology can make that easi- of approval. At the ADA website, Ace Homecare the American Heart Health er. Keep track of how much you’re you can also watch videos on a vari- Community outreach Association lets you create a person- drinking with the DrinkControl or ety of oral health care topics. events for the next week alized walking plan, log time or dis- 1. 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Focal Point ry of eye problems, the makes sure that their child newborn heart screening National studies show that child’s first eye exam should has their first dental exam 20-25 percent of more than Dr. Valerie Moulds occur around the age of 3, before entering kindergarten. DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — lenges include staffing limi- 39 million children are at and yearly thereafter. Make sure to have their eyes The University of New tations at public health risk to suffer from undetect- represent problems with both A common visual disorder examined by an optometrist Hampshire is using a three- agencies and birthing facili- ed vision problems. eyes working together. known as amblyopia (lazy as well. After all, this is how year, $900,000 federal grant ties, as well as the wide Children’s eyes are one of Children with these types of eye) is an example of an they learn. to address regional gaps in geographic distribution of the most basic tools they use problems have no difficulty ocular problem that can only newborn screening for heart birthing facilities across the for learning. Impaired vision passing a vision screening. be prevented if the underly- Valerie Moulds is a board certi- disease. region. in children can seriously They can often see 20/20 at ing cause is diagnosed and fied optometric physician prac- The UNH Institute on The project’s goals affect learning abilities and distance with each eye indi- treated early. ticing in Sebring and is Arizona Disability was awarded the include enhancing connec- and Florida certified in diagnos- contribute to the develop- vidually; however, when The two main causes of grant from the U.S. tions between state public tics and therapeutics. She is a ment of behavior problems, using both eyes at near dis- amblyopia are one eye being member of the American Department of Health and health departments and hos- such as attention deficit dis- tances (i.e. reading) they more farsighted than the Optometric Association, Arizona Human Services to address pitals and making sure that order. may have a problem con- other (the child will be Optometric Association and the challenges of imple- families have access to Children with vision prob- verging (pulling their eyes unaware of this since they Florida Optometric Association. menting newborn screening diagnostic and treatment lems are often not even in) or accommodating (keep- will see as well as the This information is not intended for critical congenital heart services regardless of how aware of their difficulty, nor ing things in focus at near). “good” eye sees) and one to diagnose, treat or cure your disease in New England. far away they live from do they complain or seek If a child cannot look at eye being turned in or out condition. Officials say those chal- major cities. help. They have no point of something up close without relative to the other eye. reference when they’re discomfort, they won’t! Family members will often young, and assume everyone Unfortunately, these children notice this second cause of HIGHLANDS SHEDS; POSITIVE MEDICAL TRANSPORT; 3.639"; 3"; Black; sees as they do. Early dis- are all too often mislabeled amblyopia, but there is no 1.736"; 3"; Black; healthy living; 0 0 0 2 4 7 4 5 covery and treatment can as “problem” children way for them to detect the 11/2,9,16,23,30; prevent many of these prob- because they can’t seem to first cause of amblyopia 0 0 0 2 4 7 5 2 lems. stay focused in the class- without taking the child for Parents are often unsure room. Between 60-80 per- an eye examination. about when a child should cent of my pediatric patients Only one eye is affected in have their first eye exam. taking attention amblyopia, and sadly, these Findings from a study con- deficit/hyperactivity disorder children are often not ducted by the Southern medications have been diag- brought in to see the eye College of Optometry in nosed with binocular vision doctor until they become March of 2008 showed that disorders, all of which are aware that they see poorly of the 36 percent of children successfully treated with out of one eye. who had never had an eye either vision therapy or If the child is older than 9 exam by the age of 5, 91 glasses. or 10, there is very little that percent of their parents stat- If there is a family history can be done to improve their ed that they had passed the of vision problems, the first vision beyond what it vision screening conducted by the child’s pediatrician. Vision screenings are BALMORAL ASSISTED LIVING; 9.347"; 5"; Black plus three; process, 11/9,16,23,30; 0 0 0 2 4 7 9 8 offered by many schools, and while they represent a positive effort to discover those students suffering from a vision problem, they also miss 30-40 percent of binoc- ular vision disorders in chil- dren. Binocular vision disorders

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Atonement Lutheran Sin is Most Common?” Church News day. adult class, the pastor leads the Church - ELCA The service is non-denomina- First Christian Church of Avon class in a video series titled “The tional and open to all. Bible Study is in week eight at 1 Park is at 1016 W. Camphor Life and Ministry of the Messiah,” SEBRING — Rev. Jefferson The church is participating in the p.m. Wednesday. (behind the Wells Fargo Bank). sponsored by Focus on the Family. Cox’s sermon on Sunday will be Sebring area community The church will again be hosting Call 453-5334 or e-mail firstchris- The lessons are filmed on loca- based on the gospel reading of Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m. a free Thanksgiving dinner on [email protected] with any tion in Israel and narrated by histo- Mark 13:1-8. Following worship Sunday at Sebring Church of the Thanksgiving Day. This meal is for questions or to request information. rian/teacher Ray Vander Laan. service, members and guests will Brethren. For information, call those of any age group – singles, The church website is Sunday’s film is titled “Garden celebrate November birthdays in 382-1737. couples and families that are alone www.firstchristianap.com. Tomb - Roll Away the Stone.” Matt the fellowship hall with pie and ice or in need. Meals can also be Sboto teaches the youth class. cream. Emmanuel United Church delivered to shut ins. First Christian Church This Sunday morning, the pas- of Christ No monetary donations will be (Disciples of Christ) tor’s sermon is titled “Forever Christian Science Church accepted on Thanksgiving Day Thankful”, based on Psalm 30. SEBRING — Rev. George from those who are eating; this is SEBRING — At the Lord’s The choir’s introit will be “As SEBRING — The lesson sermon Miller will deliver the Sunday not a fundraiser. Table this Sunday morning will be We Gather” and the anthem, “Sing on Sunday morning is titled “Soul morning sermon, “Traveling There is only one requirement to Anna Coley and Linda Ellis. a New Song to the Lord.” and Body.” The keynote is from II Truth,” with Scripture taken from qualify for the church dinner, make Communion will be served by A town hall meeting will be held Corinthians 6:16, “...ye are the Mark 13:1-8. a reservation by Tuesday. Call the Carol Chandler, Sandra Laufer, at 4 p.m. to discuss the 2013 budg- temple of the living God;” The church is 1.7 miles west of church, 385-7848, from 10 a.m. to Fran Goff and Effie Simmonds. et. The Family Gathering meets at The church is at 146 N. Franklin U.S. 27 on County Road 634 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Greeting the congregation will 6 p.m. St. (Hammock Road). Call 471-1999 Give a number of how many will be Linda Johnson and working All participants in the upcoming be attending or how many meals with the children in Children’s Christian Training or visit sebringemmanuelucc.com. Advent ceremony are asked to meet need delivered. Dinner will be church is Carol Graves. at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary for Church Faith Lutheran Church served from noon until 3 p.m. The acolyte for the day is Allilah rehearsal. Kunsak. Wednesday Bible study will be SEBRING — Rev. Linda M. SEBRING — Pastor Robert First Christian Church of The pastor’s sermon is titled led by the pastor teaching “How Downing will bring the message Reinhardt will deliver his sermon, Avon Park “How to be Grateful When You Do We Glorify God?” titled “Two Roads” at the Sunday “The Eternal Covenant,” on Don’t Feel Great” taken from There will be no children’s choir morning service. The Wednesday Sunday. Points are: sacrifices of AVON PARK — Wednesday Matthew 14:13-21. and ministry or adult choir prac- night Bible study is canceled. blood in the temple, blood of false evening Bible study will be study- For more information, call the tice. sacrifices, blood of the everlasting ing about the place to which all church office at 385-0352. The On Thursday, the church office Church of Buttonwood covenant in Christ and the life in aspire, Heaven. The Thanksgiving church is at 510 Poinsettia Ave. will be closed. the new covenant in Christ. dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Bay At 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, the Adult Sunday school class is Sunday. The monthly board meet- First Presbyterian “Hanging of the Greens” will take SEBRING — Thanksgiving studying I Corinthians. Children’s ing will be at 7 p.m. Monday. Church of Avon Park place. Sunday will be observed with and youth classes are studying Church offices will be closed The church is at 215 E. Circle Communion being served. Pastor Moses. Wednesday through Friday, Nov. AVON PARK — Sunday school Cecil Hess is preaching on “Which A Woman's Heart - Beth Moore 21-23, for the Thanksgiving holi- is available for all ages. In the Continued on page 9B PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid advertise- Wednesday Night Supper, 5:15 p.m.; Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m. appointment with any priest. WEEKEND ‘Science and Health with Key to the ment in the News-Sun that is published Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Youth Activities, 6- Call the church at 699-0671 for more infor- MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.; Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our Friday and Sunday. To find out more 7:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, 6 mation. Sunday: 8 and 10 a.m.; Sunday Spanish only preachers. All are welcome to come information on how to place a listing in p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; I Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), Mass: noon; Last Sunday of the month: 2 and partake of the comfort, guidance, sup- this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- Mission Programs for Children, 6:45 p.m. 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (A p.m. (Creole/French); Sunday Family Mass port and healing found in the lesson-ser- 6155, ext. 502. Hispanic Services: Sunday school at 9:30 half mile east of Highlands Avenue on 5 p.m. (Holy Family Youth Center). DAILY mons. a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. Arbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 MASS SCHEDULE: Monday through Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Sunday a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. and noon; Saturday: 9 a.m. ANGLICAN broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6. Call Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service, I St. James Catholic Church, 3380 CHURCH OF BRETHREN 453-6681 for details. “In the heart of Avon Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. I , 700 S. Pine I New Life Anglican Fellowship, 10 N. Park, for the hearts of Avon Park.” Study, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: Church of the Brethren Main Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, FL First Baptist Church of Lake Webber and Associate Pastors Don Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Vigil, St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church 33852. Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon in Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Messenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 382- 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 Charge, (863) 243-3191; strhodes1020@ Sebring (just off U.S. 27 midway between 4301. Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Easter - a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. yahoo.com. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m. Sebring and Lake Placid). Your place for I Parkway Free Will Baptist Church, Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Phone 385-1597. Teaching, Holy Communion, Music, family, friends and faith. Sunday morning 3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; and Holy Fellowship, Healing Prayer. “Pastoral and worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery is pro- Welcome to the church where the “Son” Days 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., first CHURCH OF CHRIST Spiritual”. vided for both services with Children’s always shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Saturday at 9 a.m. Church at 11 a.m. Life changing Bible Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening I Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S. Study for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m. Worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Associate Pastor Allen Altvater leads the Worship, 7 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at CHRISTIAN Minister: Don Smith. Sunday Worship youth in their quest to become more like 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery I Christ Fellowship Church (Assembly Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pastor. Church I Cornerstone Christian Church, (Saxon facilities are available at every service. of God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer meet- phone: 382-3552. Home phone: 214-3025. Hall) 1850 US 27 South, Avon Park, FL Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and ing at 7 p.m. along with youth worship in Affiliated with the National Association of 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Bill Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classes Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping God in the youth facility, and missions training for Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. Raymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter, for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 a.m.; all children. Call the church at 655-1524. I Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC) Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Study; I Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening I First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. Mark McDowell, 10 a.m. Worship; Communion available Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069 Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s Pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Home Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- Hope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Fellowship Group. For more information Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake 0924. FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website: Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/Bible call 453-8929 or 449-0203. Placid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor- I First Assembly of God, 4301 www.fbclp.com. Email: information@ Study, 6 p.m. Nursery provided. For infor- I Eastside Christian Church, 101 Peace ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening worship Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. fbclp.com. Sunday services - Traditional mation, call 382-0869. Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two miles is 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays and Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, Service 9 a.m., Contemporary Service I Southside Baptist Church (GARBC), east of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), 465- Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are invit- 10 a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDS 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. 7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. ed to join us. For more information, call the Church, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m. a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family dinner Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; Worship church at 863-465-4636 or visit the website Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Bible at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reservations 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45 Celebration with the Lord’s Supper each http://www.thelordsway.com/lakeplacid- a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Study), LIFE Youth Group, Royal Rangers, required). Prayer meeting, Youth week 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and cofc/. Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431. Intersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kinder- Pat Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise and I Sebring Parkway Church of Christ, at 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal garten through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building God’s 3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870; Palm St., Lake Placid. For information, call Midweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A Kingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Christ, the 385-7443. Minister: Kevin Patterson. Times 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. nursery for under age 3 is available at all Way, Truth and Life!” “Alive and Worth the BAPTIST of service are: Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.; I First Baptist Church of Lorida located services. Provisions for handicapped and Drive!” Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday I Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600 right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385-0752. I Sebring Christian Church, 4514 N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday I Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Where Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tod Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard Schwingel, Preacher; David Etherton, Class, 7 p.m. biblically based. Sunday worship services, p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11 Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facil- a.m. worship service. Wednesday evening 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 386- Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Youth CHURCH OF NAZARENE ities are available. Bible studies at 9:45 Bible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Village Service, 6 p.m; Evening service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal. II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. for p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 p.m. fol- I First Church of the Nazarene of Avon Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible class- From September the AWANA groups meet. all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; lowed by classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL es at 9:45 a.m. are centered for all ages. First Lorida is the “Place to discover God’s Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Seasons, a men’s grief support group, 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Randall Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Church love.” For more information about the Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study and meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Rupert, Pastor. Sunday: Sunday school phone: 452-6556. church or the ministries offered, call 655- Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery available Alzheimers Caregivers Support Group I Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) 1878. for all services. meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, 9 begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning I We are located at the corner of SR17 and I First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E. Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382- worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening service C-17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across 6676. at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service is at Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee and Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. David E. from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, I First Christian Church (Disciples of 7 p.m. with special services for children doughnuts, followed with Sunday School Richardson, senior pastor; and Rev. Nuno pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Sunday Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of and adults. Special services once a month for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning wor- Norberto, associate pastor, minister of Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL for seniors (Prime Time) and Ladies min- ship service begins at 10:30 a.m., and music and senior adults. Group Bible Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. The istries. If you need any more information, evening worship service is at 6 p.m. On Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 Prayer, Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30 Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday call 453-4851. p.m.Nursery provided. For information, call Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen ministry a.m.; Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., I First Church of the Nazarene of Lake Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 382-3695. and the Catylist class (20's+) begin at 6:30 Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, PM. The adult Bible and Prayer Time Wednesday night programs at the ROC Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and FL 33852. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; begins at 7 p.m. For more information go to begin 5:30 p.m., at church begin 6:30 p.m. Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening www.bethanybaptistap.com or call the Preschool and Mother’s Day Out for chil- CATHOLIC p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. church office at 863-452-1136. dren age 6 weeks to 5 years old. Call 385- I Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off 4704. I Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Classes for adult children and youth. Call State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 I Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. 595 East Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. 465-6916. Pastor Tim Taylor. LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address is Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. CHRISTIAN & Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English and MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Girdley, 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. in English. Weekday mass at 8 I The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382- CHRISTIAN UNION I Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 Church; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Saturday. Religious Education Classes are 1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday: Wednesday night programs for children, 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K through services: Sunday School meets at 9:30 I Community Bible Church - Churches Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning youth and adults at 7 p.m. 8th. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 p.m. a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service of Christ in Christian Union, (Orange Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: Evening I Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Wednesday. Youth Nights grades 6th and meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876. up, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday. Study meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Wednesday North (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E- Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, I St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 Prayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m. Jesus Christ as the answer for time and mail: office@apfellow 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing address: 882 eternity. Sunday morning worship service, Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental, ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, 385-0049; fax, 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior ship.org. soul-winning, mission-minded, King James 385-5169; email, [email protected]; CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Church activities at same time for K-6 I First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 Bible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone website, www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. José grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all ages), N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Rev. Jon Beck, 655-1899. Bus transportation. González, V.F., [email protected]; I Christian Science Church, 146 N. 9:30 a.m. (Transportation available.) pastor; Charlie Parish, associate I Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 Parochial Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning pastor/youth and families; Joy Loomis, Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of Miller 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. worship and Sunday school. Testimonial Sunday evening praise and worship serv- music director; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, at the west end of Lake June) “Where the Peter Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. meetings at 4 p.m. each second and fourth ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer Hispanic pastor. Sunday – Sunday school, old fashion gospel is preached.” Sunday McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. Wednesday. A free public reading service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activities 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’s School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Parish office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. room/bookstore, located in the church, is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth 445, 4:45 p.m.; Worship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Monday-Friday. CONFESSION: First Friday open before and after church services. The come, please come worship with us. Tom Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday - Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday 7:15-7:45 a.m.; Saturday 3-3:45 p.m.; Or by Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052.

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Continued from page 8B (behind Publix); phone num- Parkway Free Will ber is 314-9693. St. (with two entrances on Baptist Church Top bishop: We won’t give Lagrande Street). For ques- Memorial United SEBRING — The Sunday tions, call 453-3242. Methodist Church morning lesson, “Ministering in on birth control rule First Presbyterian Through Faith,” is taken LAKE PLACID — This from Acts 28. Pastor Jim BALTIMORE (AP) — A no door is closed except for Dozens of Catholic dioce- Church of Sebring Sunday is Brown Bag Scaggs will deliver the top American bishop said the door to capitulation.” ses and charities have sued Sunday at Memorial. Sunday morning and evening Tuesday the Roman Catholic The bishops have been over the mandate, along with SEBRING — “God’s Love Everyone is encouraged to worship service messages. church will not comply with fighting the regulation since colleges, including the Compels Us” is the title of bring canned goods for the Obama administration it was announced by University of Notre Dame. Sunday morning’s sermon, Manna Ministries. The items St. John United requirement that most President Barack Obama The bishops have made the given by the Rev. Darrell A. will be placed at the altar to Methodist Church employers provide health early this year. Houses of issue the centerpiece of a Peer. help replenish the shelves at insurance covering birth con- worship are exempt, but reli- national campaign on pre- Manna. Come and join in the SEBRING — Sunday, the trol. giously affiliated hospitals, serving religious freedom, Heartland Christian collection. Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr.’s New York Cardinal charities and colleges are which they consider under Church The traditional and blend- message will be Timothy Dolan, president of not. assault on several fronts ed services will be led by “Thanksgiving.” Biblical ref- the U.S. Conference of Obama promised to from an increasingly secular SEBRING — Pastor Ted Pastor John Bryant with a erence is from Luke 17:11- Catholic Bishops, said change the requirement so broader culture. The Moore’s sermon this Sunday sermon title of “When the 19. church leaders are open to that insurance companies, Department of Health and morning will be “Celebrating Stones Start Falling Down.” working toward a resolution not faith-affiliated employ- Human Services adopted the Thanksgiving” with Wes Powell will preach in Sebring Church of with federal officials, but ers, would pay for the cover- rule as a preventive service Scripture from Ephesians the contemporary New Song the Brethren will meanwhile press ahead age. But details have not meant to protect women’s 5:19-20 and II Thessalonians service in Rob Reynolds with challenges to the man- been worked out. And not health by allowing them to 2:15. Fellowship Hall. SEBRING — This Sunday date in legislatures and in only the bishops, but space their pregnancies. The service will include The youth are encouraged morning, the pastor will court. Catholic hospitals and some Many bishops spoke out Roland Bates singing a spe- to bring a bag of candy for preach on “The Gift of “The only thing we’re cer- other religious leaders gener- sharply against Obama dur- cial; Flossi Moore singing a the Manna Christmas gift Giving.” tainly not prepared to do is ally supportive of Obama’s ing the election. The bishops special; and Heartland bags. Sunday school will study give in. We’re not violating health care overhaul have said they were protesting Singers singing “Learning to The church is at 500 Kent “God Delivers and Protects” our consciences,” Dolan told said the compromise pro- policies, not the candidate Lean.” Ave. behind the tower. For looking at the Scripture from reporters at a national bish- posed so far appears to be himself. Obama won the The church is at 2705 more information, call 465- Psalm 91. For more informa- ops’ meeting. “I would say unworkable. overall Catholic vote. Alternate Route 17 South 2422. tion, call 385-1597. PLACES TO WORSHIP January through Easter: Worship Tuesday, Prayer Gathering, 7:15 office for more information and for Worship. Sunday: Sunday EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & other classes. School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- Education Hour 9:45 a.m. Youth Programs, 6 p.m.; I First Presbyterian Church, ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, I Atonement Lutheran Church Traditional Service with Holy Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., College ARP, www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview Communion each first and third Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Sunday. Non-Traditional Service I Highlands Community Church, Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, each second, fourth and fifth a casual contemporary church, the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek third and fifth Sunday each month, Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- meets at 3005 New Life Way. ate pastor. Sunday - Traditional ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- ices Wednesday evenings during Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Worship, 8 and 9:30 a.m.; Sebring. For more information, visit Sunday School for all ages at 9 ond and fourth Sunday of each Lent and Advent. Call church office a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World class- Contemporary Worship, 11 a.m.; the Web site www.salvationarmyse- a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir for additional Worship times and es. Small groups meet throughout Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. bring.com or call Major Bruce special holiday services. Other the week. Church phone is 402- until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. director. Worship service at 9:30 Wednesday evenings: Adult Bible Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. service ends. Wednesday: Adult a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every activities and groups include: 1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. Study 7 p.m. (Nursery available), Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Sunday. Coffee hour on the first Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Youth Group – (middle and high always welcome. Church office and third Sunday of each month. Men’s Fellowship Group, Small Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., school) 7 p.m., RockSolid (kinder- UNITED METHODIST 385-7649, for more information. Council meeting on the first Group Bible Studies as scheduled; Lake Placid (at Lake Placid garten through fifth grade) 7 p.m. I St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Tuesday of month; Ladies Group Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Group Christian School), Pastor Juanita Family Biblical Counseling avail- I First United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, 43 Lake June WELCA meets at noon second activities (call for meeting times Folsom. Sunday morning service, able by appointment. 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Tuesday of month with lunch. Bring and dates). Visit us online at: 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel I Spring Lake Presbyterian Phone: 465-0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. a dish to pass. Labyrinth Prayer www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. Nelson, Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 Garden open seven days a week to service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More infor- Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. congretation and community. Come mation at www.juanitafolsom 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Wednesday evening: Holy grow with us. Phone 385-0797. NON-DENOMINATIONAL ministries.com. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Contemporary Worship in the FLC Communion with Healing Service, I Christ Lutheran Church Avon I Union Church, 106 N. Butler second Thursday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 6 p.m. Thursday: Holy Communion Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road I Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. September through June. Board of and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth with healing service, 9 a.m. Child 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Contemporary worship service is at Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays care available at the 8 a.m. and School past the four-way stop sign. 33872. Sunday: American Sign 6:30 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Monday of the month. Choir with Rick Heilig, youth director. The 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday Divine Worship is at 10 Language: First Worship sermon, Tiger Gullett. Sunday traditional rehearses at 7 p.m. each 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat- songs signed first and second worship service is at 7:45 a.m. and Wednesday, September through is broadcast over WITS 1340 on ed every week with traditional Worship services. First Worship 9 a.m. Contemporary Sunday wor- April. Presbyterian Women meet at AM dial. There is a nursery avail- EVANGELICAL FREE Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship ship service is at 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the able at all services. CHURCH OF of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to Nursery and children’s church on month. Organist: Richard Wedig. I First United Methodist Church, AMERICA fee and refreshments follows wor- 2 years old) and Sunday school Saturday nightes and 9 and 10:45 Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. 200 S. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL ship. Come worship and fellowship classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunch Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, 33825. (863) 453-3759, Devon I The Church of the Way EFCA, with us. For information call Pastor p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. menus at Solid Grounds. Senior [email protected], Jarrett, Pastor. Sunday School - 9 1005 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Scott McLean at (863) 471-2663 or Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453- Web site, http://slpc.embarq a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. Bible Sunday school and worship service see christlutheranavonpark.org. through 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6- 3345. Web page at www.weare- space.com. study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. I at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth Faith Lutheran Church – 7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. union.org. Visit us at our church website: I activities, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy Unity Life Enrichment Centre, www.fumcap.org. McQuaid, associate pastor. Web new location, 10417 Orange The Way is a church family who Sebring. Reverend Robert SEVENTH-DAY I Memorial United Methodist Reinhardt, Pastor. Church phone: site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL gathers for contemporary worship, ADVENTIST Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- teaching of God’s Word, prayer and 385-7848, Faith Child Development office 385-1024. 33875; 471-1122; e-mail unity@vis- ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, fellowship. Come early and stay Center, 385-3232. Sunday I Calvary Church, 1825 tanet.net. Web site, www.unityofse- I Avon Park Seventh-day 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. after for fellowship time. Child care Traditional Worship Service, 8 a.m. Hammock Road, Sebring, FL bring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Adventist Church, 1410 West Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral assis- and children’s church are provided. ; Sunday Praise Worship Service, 33872; 386-4900. An independent Celebration Service, Nursery and Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: 453- tant. Sunday schedule: Heritage Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The 10:30 a.m. Communion is served community church. Sunday morn- Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, 6641 or e-mail: Worship Service, 8:30 a.m.; Way – A place for you. Office the first, third and fifth Sunday of ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Christian Bookstore and Cafe, [email protected], Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell the month. Sunday school and 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening serv- Prayer Ministry, Life Enrichment Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 Phone: 273-3674. Email: theway Bible classes, 9:15 a.m. Worship ice, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. A Groups. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, Saturday. Church Service 10:45 a.m.; Celebration Worship Service [email protected]. Web site: service is broadcast at 8 a.m. on small friendly church waiting for senior minister transforming lives a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer at 10:45 a.m.; New Song worship www.TheWayChurch.org WITS 1340 AM each Sunday. your visit. from ordinary to extraordinary. meeting 7 p.m. Community Service service at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs- Educational opportunities include I Christian Training Ministries hours on Tuesday and Thursday is ery care provided every Sunday weekly adult Bible studies. Faith’s Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off from 9:00 a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale morning. Middle School Youth, 4 GRACE BRETHREN Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is County Road 17 on Simpson PRESBYTERIAN takes place the first Sunday of each p.m.; High School Youth, 5:30 p.m. open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 month. Senior Pastor Paul Boling. We offer Christ-centered Sunday I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 I Covenant Presbyterian Church Walker Memorial Academy school classes, youth programs, Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- to noon Saturday. All are warmly p.m. A nursery and children’s (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Christian School offering education Bible studies, book studies and 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior welcome in the Faily of Faith. church are provided. The church is Sebring, 33872-2113. A for kindergarten through 12th Christian fellowship. Church office, pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., I Good Shepherd Lutheran part of Christian International Congregation of the Presbyterian grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. 465-2422 or 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Church (AALC) American Ministries Network, a full gospel, Church in America. Sunday morn- Website is www.discoverjesus.org www.memorialumc.com. Lakeview services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid Association of Lutheran non-denominational ministry. Linda ing worship: Traditional service, I Sebring Seventh-Day Christian School, VPK to grade 5; City” Children’s Ministry throughout Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, M. Downing, minister, lindadown- 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 Adventist Church, 2106 N. State 465-0313. all services, and there are variosu Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, a.m. Wednesday evening Prayer Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. I St. John United Methodist other classes for teens, married pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. associate minister, caseydown Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery [email protected]. Church phone: Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day provided. Social activities: Choir, 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Care, Preschool and After-School Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- forme.com 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@stra- service: every Monday 9-11 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult I Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 2346. Crossroads of Life, 148 E. to.net; Web site: Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday I New Life Evangelical Lutheran Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours: registration call: 385-3111). Check every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. us out on the Web at www.sebring- Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a 33852; Tel. 863-655-9163. The 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Nathan Madrid. and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all grace.org. Congregation of the Evangelical place of your Divine appointment. I First Presbyterian Church services. Phone 382-1736. Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship We expect our supernatural God to ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two www.stjohnsebring.org with the Wisconsin Evangelical transform our lives through His entrances on LaGrande), Avon THE CHURCH OF I Spring Lake United Methodist INDEPENDENT Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday power and grace. Come, learn of Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 His plan and destiny for you. With The Rev. Robert Johnson is the LATTER DAY SAINTS Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde I First Christian Church, 1016 W. a.m. For more information, call His plan we receive His provision pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or along with His perfect timing and Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; I The Church of Jesus Christ of Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship service (863) 453-5334; on the Web at visit the Web site at www.newlife opportunity. What you have longed Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study www.firstchristianap.com. Our sebring.com. for, but have been missing, can a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. motto is “Jesus is First at First I Resurrection Lutheran Church now be received. The direction you Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon have been thirsty for will suddenly p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Thursday. Church office phone: Senior Minister; Bible School 9 Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. quench your parched soul. Come to business meeting, 1 p.m. second Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family 655-0040. a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Grodzinski. Sunday school at 8:30 experience what you have been Wednesday; Sarah Circle business History Center (863) 382-1822. studies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery a.m., Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m.. missing for so long – empowerment meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Sunday Services: Sacrament provided for all events. Coffee and fellowship hour follow in every area of life. We teach, train Women’s Ministries Combined Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel UNITED CHURCH the service. Midweek Fragrance and send forth to win souls. You Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Free Wednesday worship, (year don’t speak English – no problema. Be a part of a warm, caring church Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- OF CHRIST INTERDENOMINATIONAL round) 7 p.m. Office phone number We have a Spanish interpreter. We family with traditional services, fol- 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 I Emmanuel United Church of is 453-6858. look forward to fellowship and wor- lowing biblical truth. a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: Christ, Jesus didn’t reject people, I World Harvest and Restoration I Trinity Lutheran Church - ship with you at 7 p.m. every I First Presbyterian Church, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: Ministries, (non-denominational) LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake Wednesday. Pastoers Gil and Rosa ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 neither do we. Join us for worship 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Benton (Faith Never Fails). FL 33870. 385-0107. Email: p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; I Grace Bible Church, 4541 [email protected], Rev. Darrell A. Peer, and Girls, second and fourth you’ll be embraced by a compas- 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Thunderbird Road, (second church pastor. Sunday School, all ages, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. sionate congregation that is all- School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 School director; and Noel Johnson, on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. inclusive. We’re at the corner of a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. minister of youth and family life. 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior Youth Group (middle school and Hammock and Hope. Choir and prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Worship schedule after Easter pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. high school age), 3:30-6:30 p.m. THE SALVATION Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; W.H. Rogers. through December: Worship serv- Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday 6 Tuesdays. Wednesday: Adult Bible ARMY Bible studies throughout the week. ice 10 a.m., and Education Hour, p.m. Grace Bible Academy Adult Study, 10:30 a.m. Nursery available 471-1999; sebringemmanuel 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for Investigating Truth; first and third during worship. Call the church I The Salvation Army – Center ucc.com.

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Faith Lutheran hosts Snapshots For more information, call the Thanksgiving church office at 465-2742. A tribute to SEBRING — Faith Lutheran Langham, Good Shepherd Hospice; Church will again host a free Rev. Andrew Katsanis, Grace Bible Thanksgiving service Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Church; Howard Salles, Temple Israel; Day. This meal is for those of any age Rev. A.C. Bryant, First United presented by the Christian teachers group – singles, couples and families Methodist Church; the Rev. Darrell A. Science Church that are alone or in need. Meals can Peer, First Presbyterian Church; As I began to reflect over SEBRING — The Christian Science also be delivered to shut ins. Bishop Steve Austin, Church of Jesus my years of education, I saw No monetary donations will be Christ of Latter Day Saints; Major Church will hold a Thanksgiving Day how the hand of God placed accepted on Thanksgiving Day from Vicki Stefanik, The Salvation Army; service to remind people of the won- me in each one my teacher’s those who are eating; this is not a Rev. Ron DeGenero Jr., St. John derful blessings God is constantly lives. I am thankful for the fundraiser. There is only one require- United Methodist Church; Deacon bestowing on man. At this service, the academics, but most of all, I ment to qualify for the church dinner, James McGarry, St. James Catholic Presidential Thanksgiving appreciate the time invested make a reservation by Tuesday. Call Church; Rev. George Miller, Proclamation will be read. Guests will beyond the school day. The the church, 385-7848, from 10 a.m. to Emmanuel United Church of Christ; also hear the 2012 edition of the academics were important, 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. and Rev. Tim Cain, St. John United Thanksgiving Lesson, which is read at but the nurturing I received Give a number of how many will be Methodist Church. all Christian Science Churches around ministered to my spirit and Come To The River attending or how many meals need A freewill offering will benefit the the world. soul because of their Leslie Deese delivered. Dinner will be served from Sebring Ministerial Fund for the The community is invited to join Christian values. noon until 3 p.m. needy. In addition, worshippers are the congregation for this special serv- What a privilege it was to was 10 that I wanted to be a encouraged to bring a non-perishable ice, with an opportunity to express attend a Christian school in music teacher. I wanted to be Interfaith Thanksgiving item to be shared with the Heartland individual gratitude. The service is at my elementary, middle and just like my music teachers. Food Bank. 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at 146 high school years. Thank Service scheduled I’m not exactly like them, The public is cordially invited to N. Franklin St. No collection will be you, Mom, for sending me to but I love them, and I’m SEBRING — The annual Sebring attend this special event. For further taken. this school, and I am very thankful that I have the priv- community interfaith Thanksgiving information, contact Rev. Cecil Hess grateful now to have spent ilege of passing along the service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday by calling 446-3695. First UMC hosts an ice the majority of my education great music education that at Church of the Brethren, across from cream social there. I also appreciate the was provided to me by these The Palms of Sebring. Community Thanksgiving teachers I had when I attend- outstanding teachers. And The service is titled “One Nation SEBRING — First United ed local public schools and Service is Sunday thank you, Mom, for sup- Under God” and will emphasize the Methodist Church, 126 S. Pine St., colleges. porting me by paying for all unity of God’s people during these LAKE PLACID — Community will host an ice cream social at 2 p.m. One particular teacher of my private lessons. times. Highlights of the service Thanksgiving Service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8 in the Family Life made an investment in my Many times I remembered include several musical groups: The Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, Center. The Back Porch Revival will early life teaching me how to how the Lord has blessed me Highlands Community Chorus, the 117 N. Oak Ave. provide the toe-tapping music. An read in six weeks so I could with encouraging teachers. It Heartland Harmonizers barbershop- The Lake Placid Christian extensive display of First Church’s go into first grade at the reminds me of the song pers, Wings of Faith choir, vocalists Ministerial Association is sponsoring centennial memorable will be in the Christian school. Otherwise, “Thank You for Giving to the George and Carol Kline, and instru- a Community Thanksgiving Service. music suite. I would have been forced to Lord” by Ray Boltz. The mentalists Frances Dixon Taylor and There will be special music from the At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in repeat kindergarten again. I lyrics are as follows: Carol Weise. community churches under the direc- the sanctuary there will be a special would have repeated kinder- “One by one they came, The Thanksgiving meditation will tion of Joy Toll-Chandler and Joshua service reminiscing 100 of First garten; I would have missed far as your eyes could see. be brought by host pastor, Rev. David Klatt. Church with a potluck luncheon in the the opportunity to have the “Each life somehow Smalley. Other participants include Bring non-perishable food for Family Life Center to follow. Ruth neatest first- and second- touched by your generosity. Rev. Cecil Hess from the Palms of Manna Ministry. Also, a love offering Handley’s play titled “A Voice From grade teacher. They were so “Little things that you had Sebring and the Church of will be taken up to benefit Samaritan’s The Past” will be produced by Toni kind, and I appreciate how done, sacrifices that you Buttonwood Bay; Chaplain James Touch Care Center of Lake Placid. and Clell Ford. they always kept in touch made, with me as a student through “They were unnoticed on their newsletters after they this earth went to Niger as missionar- “In Heaven now pro- ies. What a special privilege claimed.” Are we helping God answer prayers? it was that they have even I pray that all the teachers stopped by my house on a A man once planned a help the poor, are we willing those prayers? James 2:15, reading this article will not couple of occasions while on boat trip to Europe. When to help the poor? When we 16 reads, “If a brother or sis- become discouraged or tired. break from the mission field. his friends found out, they ask Him to comfort the sick, ter is without clothing and in Also, please be encouraged One of my middle school all came asking him to buy are we willing to comfort that you have not labored in need of daily food, and one English teachers went home something for them while he the sick? When we ask Him vain. I Corinthians 15:58 of you says to them, ‘Go in to be with the Lord many was there. When they had to help spread the good news says “Therefore, my beloved peace, be warmed and be years ago, but I will never gone, he looked over their of Jesus Christ to all the brethren, be steadfast, filled,’ and yet you do not forget how structured she lists and found, to his dis- world, are we willing to help immovable, always abound- give them what is necessary was in the classroom. She may, that if he made all of spread the good news of ing in the work of the Lord, for their body, what use is was gentle; yet she gained their purchases, he would Jesus Christ to all the knowing that your labor is Kevin’s that?” the respect of all students in have no money left over to world? Are we willing? not in vain in the Lord.” Komments The next time you ask her class. pay for the trip. In fact, of Sometimes, God uses us Kevin Patterson God to answer a prayer, ask As a child, one of the best all his friends, only one had to answer our own prayers. Leslie Deese is a Sebring resi- yourself this question first: parts of the day for me was brought money to purchase this one.” The question is this: Are we dent. She can be reached at “Am I willing to do whatev- music class. I loved music, what he wanted the man to “How could that have willing to do some of the [email protected] er God needs for me to do in and I decided by the time I buy. happened?” a frustrated work, or without lifting a order for this prayer to be When the man returned, friend asked. finger, do we simply expect his friends gathered around “Well,” he replied, “this God to cater to our every answered?” You might find him, eager to see what he order was weighted down demand? Matthew 7:7 teach- some incredible results if MILLER'S CENTRAL AIR; 3.639"; 3"; Black; had brought them back from with the money needed to es about prayer, “Ask, and it you do! 11/2,16,30; 0 0 0 2 4 7 5 1 his trip. To their surprise, make the purchase wrapped will be given to you; seek, they found that he had made up in it!” and you will find; knock, Kevin’s Komments is presented only one of the purchases he Do you see the point? and it will be opened to by the Sebring Parkway church had been asked to make. The When we go to God in you.” Notice that in order of Christ assembling at 3800 man explained, “One day, as prayer, do we give Him for something to be given, Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL I sat on the deck of the ship something with which to found, or opened, we must 33870. Visit on the Internet at looking over your lists, a work, or do we go before first ask, seek, and knock. www.sebringcoc.com, or e-mail breeze came along and blew Him empty-handed? In other Yet, what role are we willing [email protected] them all away, except for words, when we ask Him to to play as God answers m.

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LEXINGTON, Ky (AP). drivers stop. Driver and pas- istry came from a church nect with those who are dis- — You want that blessing to sengers are asked to relay member who had heard of its connected.” Follow the News-Sun go? Not a problem. concerns for which prayers operation at another church, “Our mission is to connect Centerpointe Christian are said. The information is he said. “It’s really taken with our community,” Bolton online on Church at 865 Greendale written on a card, which is off,” Hughes said. said. www.twitter.com/thenewssun Road has offered drive- used for additional prayer During its two-hour ses- through prayers to those who later, organizers said. sion, the church has had need them since Easter. If participants are willing between 15 and 26 people Church volunteers offer to offer an email address, drive through seeking prayer. PALM DINER; 5.542"; 5"; Black; 11/2,9,16,23,30; 0 0 0 2 4 7 4 8 the prayers tailored to the they will receive additional Brian Bolton, pastor of the concerns of each carload that information from the church. independent Christian comes through the two-lane Rex Hughes, who is in church, which was founded prayer carrel at the church charge of the church’s prayer in November 2004 and draws located off Leestown Road. ministry, said the church is 230 to 250 worshippers each Drive-through prayers are gaining some members from week, said the drive-through offered on the third the ministry. The idea for the prayer ministry is part of its Wednesday of each month. drive-through prayer min- “vision and passion to con- They will next be available from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 21. If the drive-through prayer HIGHLANDS SOCIAL DANCE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; main ministry becomes really suc- dance lessons; 0 0 0 2 5 0 8 2 cessful — and so far, church members say it has drawn a good response — the service might be offered on a weekly basis. “We drive by unaware of what people carry daily,” said Rex Hughes, who is in charge of the church’s prayer ministry. “It’s eye-opening. It’s touching. It’s a simple way to reach out to our com- munity and say, ‘We’re going to love you.” Volunteers stand by as C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 11B DIVERSIONS Day-Lewis is tremendous in ‘Lincoln’ Small, yipping dog is By CHRISTY LEMIRE keeping woman’s AP Movie Critic For anyone who cringed just a little while watching boyfriend away the trailer for “Lincoln” and worried that it might be a Dear Abby: My home. They spend near-parody of a Steven boyfriend, all day fixing up Spielberg film, with its “Richard,” and I the house and heartfelt proclamations, sen- are a mature cou- preparing the timental tones and inspiring ple who have been food. When it’s John Williams score, fret seeing each other time to eat, not. for three years. I Grandma Ella’s The movie itself is actual- love him. My dog children think ly a lot more reserved than is the issue. they should be that — more a wonky, nuts- “Princess” is a Dear Abby first in the line. If and-bolts lesson about the 2-year-old rat ter- someone else tries way political machinery rier/mini-pinscher mix. She (some of us on my grand- operates than a sweeping weighs 9 pounds and is father’s side of the family historical epic that tries to spoiled. (I admit I’m a have small children), they encapsulate the entirety of softy when it comes to dis- grumble and complain. the revered 16th president’s cipline.) She barks at any- When the dinner is over, life. That was a smart move one and anything she sees. it’s always my mom, one on the part of Spielberg and Her barks are shrill and of my two aunts and me screenwriter Tony Kushner, a can be annoying. But I live doing the dishes and clean- Pulitzer prize-winner for the alone and feel she is pro- ing up. Grandma Ella’s play “Angels in America” tecting me. family never help. They who also wrote the script for Richard can no longer just stroll back into the liv- Spielberg’s “Munich.” tolerate Princess’ barking ing room and watch TV or Talky and intimate but and has curbed his visits leave to go somewhere also surprisingly funny, considerably. Except for else. It would be nice to “Lincoln” focuses on the this issue, he is my dream get some help once in a final four months of guy, and I feel lucky to while so Mom, my aunts Abraham Lincoln’s life as he have found him. I was mar- and I could also relax after fought for the passage of the ried for more than 20 years the meal. Just leaving the 13th Amendment to the to a controlling man, and I mess is not an option. We Constitution, abolishing had to defer or compro- tried it once, and Grandma slavery, and strove to unite a mise on everything. I will and Grandpa ended up nation torn apart by the Civil not compromise on this. I doing it. Any advice? War. (It is based partly on feel Richard should under- – Stressed in Advance in Doris Kearns Goodwin’s stand my attachment to Iowa best-seller “Team of Rivals: Princess, especially when Dear Stressed: Gladly! The Political Genius of he’s not around. This Thanksgiving when Abraham Lincoln.”) This I miss him. Our dates everyone arrives, Grandma tumultuous period provides a are now only occasional. and Grandpa should cheer- crucible to display every- He thinks I prefer the dog fully inform the happy rev- MCT thing Lincoln was made of, Daniel Day-Lewis stars in ‘Linclon.’ over him, and that’s not the elers that small children both his folksiness and forti- case. Am I being selfish? will be fed first, regardless tude. Why can’t I have them of whose side of the family He tells long, winding cinematographer Janusz are James Spader, John both? Is there a future for they come from. At the anecdotes to enlighten and Kaminski — “Lincoln” is Hawkes and Tim Blake us, or have we reached an same time, each of the charm those around him but much more muted from an Nelson as the cynical, glad- impasse? adults should be assigned a also forcefully hammers aesthetic standpoint than last handing trio hired to lobby – Won’t Give Up the cleanup chore so one side home his points to get what year’s equally old-fashioned the toughest Democrats and Pup, Lafayette, La. of the family isn’t stuck he wants. “War Horse.” This is a secure those final, crucial Dear Won’t Give Up: with the entire burden. Totally unsurprisingly, movie that’s easier to admire votes; their banter is a con- Loving one’s dog is not Unless your grandparents Daniel Day-Lewis inhabits than love; it’s impressive but sistent source of laughs. being selfish. You could assert themselves, nothing the role fully. He disappears not exactly moving. It gets to the point where have them both if you will change, so please sug- into it with small details and But it is unexpectedly major figures in Lincoln’s would contact a dog trainer gest this to them in grand gestures, from his car- humorous. life — Sally Field as his and start giving Princess a advance. riage to the cadence of his The process of cajoling Movie Review wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, doggy education that speech, and the Academy and coercing members of and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as includes boundaries. Dear Abby: When a should probably just give Congress to vote for passage ‘Lincoln’ his elder son who’s eager to Incessant barking should man is married, who is him the best-actor Oscar of the amendment provides Rating: PG-13 ( intense see combat — don’t register not be allowed. supposed to come first in now and get it over with. several estimable character as powerfully as they should Perhaps once Richard his life – his wife or his scene of war violence, Although “Lincoln” itself actors with wonderfully because the script is just so sees that Princess no mother? often feels too conservative, showy roles. Tommy Lee some images of carnage packed. longer regards him as a – Tired of Being Second stagey and safe, Day-Lewis’ Jones does a spin on his can- and brief strong language) And that effort to contain hostile intruder, he will String performances is full of so tankerous screen persona as Running time: 150 minutes so much history in one fea- feel more welcome. But Dear Tired: At the risk many clever choices that he the quick-witted, fiercely Review: (of 4) ture film especially extends that could take some work of sounding preachy, the keeps it compelling. verbal Republican congress- to the ending. This is no on the part of all three of Scripture says a man shall Of course, the film has all man from Pennsylvania, spoiler — we all know what you, if he’s still willing. leave his father and his from all of them, including the top-notch technical hall- Thaddeus Stevens, a strong happened to Lincoln — but mother and hold fast to his Lee Pace as a grandstanding marks we’ve come to expect proponent of abolition. there’s a beautifully pho- Dear Abby: My grandpa wife. As much as a man Democrat railing against the from Spielberg: It’s hand- David Strathairn is the tographed moment that remarried when I was a may love his mother, in amendment on the House of somely staged and impecca- sharp-minded and conde- occurs before his assassina- child. He and Grandma order to have a strong and Representatives floor, ble in its production design. scending Secretary of State tion that would have left the “Ella” each have five chil- healthy marriage, his wife Michael Stuhlbarg as a con- But despite the dramatic William Seward, who was film on the most perfectly dren. She is a wonderful should come first if he flicted congressman, Hal streaks of misty white light Lincoln’s foe before becom- lovely, poignant note. woman. must make a choice. Holbrook as the powerful streaming from the outdoors ing a member of his cabinet. Instead, it keeps going — When the holidays roll Lincoln ally Preston Blair into these dark, solemn There are almost too many and becomes the movie you around, especially Write Dear Abby at and Jackie Earle Haley as rooms of power — a signa- great supporting players in might have feared “Lincoln” Thanksgiving and www.DearAbby.com or P.O. the vice president of the ture of his longtime collabo- juicy, tantalizingly small would be. Christmas, my grandpar- Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA Confederacy. And then there ration with Oscar-winning parts. You’d love to see more ents always host at their 90069.

FAIRMONT CINEMA; Gorbachev issues new 1.736"; 6"; Black; movie listings; book, laments illnesses 0 0 0 2 5 1 0 6 Associated Press Raisa Gorbachev died in ant roots. MOSCOW — Mikhail 1999 of leukemia. But Raisa’s romance with Gorbachev says he’s feeling In the book, Gorbachev the man ended after a few the effects of old age, but describes how they first saw months when his mother dis- aims to stay active as long as each other at a dancing liked her at their first meet- he can. party: “ ing and demanded that he Speaking Tuesday at a During the first meeting, rupture the link. presentation of his new she showed no interest in She and Gorbacehv started book, the 81-year-old former me. And I tried not to show dating and married in 1953. Soviet leader said: “In the that she made a huge impres- Raisa borrowed shoes for last few years I’ve begun to sion on me.” their wedding from a friend. ail, and seriously. In the last During their next meeting, He also chronicled Raisa’s five years I’ve had four oper- Raisa said she couldn’t battle with leukemia, ations.” believe that Gorbachev was describing agonizing days at “But I really will continue 20 and that he looked much her bedside, and tells of the to work as long as I have the older. stroke she suffered when a strength,” he said, according “I reacted stupidly: I ran group of hardliners briefly to the Interfax news agency. for my passport and showed ousted Gorbachev during an The book, titled “Alone it to her. August 1991 coup attempt. With Myself,” chronicles “And then I felt badly “She lost her speech, and Gorbachev’s life from his about it, ashamed before the her right hand went numb. I childhood to the 1991 other boys.” remembered her eyes in demise of the Soviet Union. There also was an element these minutes, and I still see The book, dedicated to his of jealousy. them. late wife Raisa, is full of Raisa was being courted “There was a fear and a previously undisclosed per- by a young man whose afflu- pleading in them,” he writes. sonal details, including the ent family was in sharp con- Raisa’s health continued story of their romance. trast with Gorbachev’s peas- to deteriorate after that.

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Severe drought conditions, rampant wildfires and destructive hurricanes: Are these extreme events a forecast of things to come? Scientists point to climate change as the direct cause of increasingly

RICK NEASE/ destructive weather. DETROIT FREE PRESS/ By Merrie Leininger MCT McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

urricane Sandy dev- this storm will hit, but … what nights.” astated coastal com- we can anticipate with a high Combined with dense munities all along degree of confidence is we will development in coastal areas, Weather-related events on the rise the Eastern expect to see more of this.” rising sea levels and more H Seaboard and killed Hamburg said the consis- storms that make landfall, cli- Unprecedented tornadoes, fires, storms, hurricanes and floods contributed more than 180 peo- tent rise in global sea and air mate change is going to be to a record 14 U.S. weather and climate disasters that caused $1 billion or ple in the United States and temperatures means increased very costly. more in damage in 2011. “There were just an inordinate number of extremely Caribbean, according to reports. melting of sea ice at the poles, “It’s not one uniform hazardous and deadly, destructive weather events,” said Greg Carbin, a Sandy was the 18th tropical which changes weather pat- effect, but in Rhode Island, meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. U.S. cyclone and named storm and terns and that water evaporates where I live, in the past 75 costs from severe drought conditions, wildfires, and now Sandy are expected 10th hurricane of the 2012 hur- more rapidly, creating intense years, the water is 8 inches to surpass those incurred in 2011. ricane season. In August, Isaac rainstorms. higher than 75 years ago, and delayed the 2012 Republican According to a study by it is going to rise at a faster Disasters with at least $1 billion in damage National Convention, killed 41 scientists at the University of rate,” Hamburg said. people and caused millions in Wisconsin-Madison as report- “Development has assumed Tornado Heat, drought Storms, flood Blizzard, freeze Hurricane Wildfire damage. According to Reuters, ed in the Milwaukee Journal- the geography is constant, so disaster modeling company Sentinel, summer ice melt it created the conditions that In order of occurrence, all damage estimates in 2011 dollars EQUCAT estimated Sandy over the Arctic Ocean was are dangerous.” caused up to $20 billion in more than all previous meas- Ironically, the same process 2011 insured losses and $50 billion urements and equaled an area that creates heavy storms also in economic losses in the larger than the state of Texas. can cause drought. United States alone, ranking “This is not only a record “That puzzles people, but we 2010 the storm as the fourth-costliest low, but it easily broke the pre- saw that this summer. If you get catastrophe ever in the U.S. vious record, set in 2007,” says more of your rainfall in big Michael Oppenheimer is Steve Vavrus, a senior scientist events, you can still have longer 2009 the Albert G. Milbank in the Nelson Institute Center periods of no rain. It’s a double Professor of Geosciences and for Climatic Research at the whammy. That’s one of our 2008 International Affairs at university, according to the challenges — managing water Princeton University. He also school. in all aspects. Ensuring water is faculty associate of the Hamburg said that the ice when we need it and for vegeta- 2007 Atmospheric and melt creates an effect like a tion,” Hamburg said. Ocean Sciences Program. In boulder gaining steam as it In order to slow climate 2006 Hurricane Katrina helps make this year the wake of Sandy, rolls down a hill. change, Hamburg said, people the costliest in modern weather history: Oppenheimer told CNN, “It’s “We are losing the snow and should focus on their energy $160 billion for the year and a foretaste of things to come.” ice because we’re getting usage. 2005 $144 billion for Katrina Bigger storms and higher sea warmer, and then more snow “We need to reduce our levels will create a “growing and ice melts. Water absorbs emissions of greenhouse gases 2004 threat” in the coming decades. more sunlight than ice, which over the long term — that Steven Hamburg, chief sci- reflects much of it back,” means carbon dioxide. We are 2012 SO FAR entist of the nonprofit organiza- Hamburg said. “The reason affected by the carbon dioxide 2003 Tornadoes: As of tion the Environ-mental you’d make your roof white of our parents and grandparents, October, there were Defense Fund, agreed and said instead of black is because it as well as our own,” Hamburg 2002 more than 850 climate change is the direct reflects the light back. On a hot said. “In the short term, we emit confirmed tornadoes. cause of increasingly destructive day, you don’t go sit on black gasses such as methane and Drought: A La Nina Severe fire often occurs in pattern continued, storms: asphalt, because you’ll scorch.” black carbon, which is different 2001 tandem with drought; in this fire bringing little rain to the “Yes. Without a doubt, the Hamburg said this also from carbon dioxide. They are season, 7 million acres burn in southern half of the pattern of the new normal is affects vegetation and agricul- much stronger trappers of ener- the West country. As of 2000 $2.6 billion September, more than very consistent with the chang- ture. gy in the atmosphere, but don’t 2,000 U.S. counties had ing climate. …We can look at “The nights are getting last as long.” been designated as disaster areas by things like the increase in sea warmer than the days are, and Hamburg suggested reduc- 1999 USDA, mainly due to temperatures and know they there are impacts on vegeta- ing emissions of methane, drought. are directly caused by climate tion. A particular example is, which is in natural gas, can Wildfires: As a result of change and increasing the in my own area in Rhode slow the rise of temperatures. 1998 an extremely dry winter and hot summer power of a storm like Sandy. Island, it makes it hard to “We can’t keep the train temperatures, Colorado We can’t predict a month from make maple syrup, because from getting faster, but we can 1997 witnessed the worst fire now, this is going to happen or you need warm days and cold slow the rate of increase,” Blizzards dump 1-4 seasons on record. The feet of snow over fires have scorched Hamburg said. “That allows us Appalachians, hundreds of square to build an economy that emits 1996 Mid-Atlantic and miles and approximately Northeast. Severe less carbon. That’s going to 600 homes and are flooding follows expected to cost up to take a while. We can move to 1995 $4.3 billion $450 million in insured damage. Median melt, 1979-2000 more efficient buildings and Melting ice Arctic sea ice extent, focus on renewable energy, but Storms and flooding: A warmer climate can The amount of ice in the Arctic Sept. 19 it will take time.” 1994 Ocean melted to an all-time low increase the number of Hamburg said anything that Flooding on the severe rainstorms. this year, shrinking 18 percent heats or cools your home or Mississippi kills The June derecho — a smaller than the previous 1993 48 people wind storm associated record set in 2007. water uses the most energy. He $32.8 billion with a band of rapidly The big problem has equipped his house with a moving showers or programmable thermostat that 1992 Hurricane Andrew is the thunderstorms — swept • When sea ice melts, more of the second-costliest across the Midwest and dark ocean surface is exposed; allows the family to heat single hurricane after Katrina Mid-Atlantic and is rooms instead of the whole blamed for 17 deaths 90 percent of sunlight is absorbed, 1991 but may be surpassed warming the Arctic ocean house and uses a timer to turn by Hurricane Sandy and widespread power GREENLAND outages. the heat or air on at certain times $43.3 billion Minimum ice extent Hurricanes: Since In millions of square miles of the day when it’s needed. 1990 A severe freeze in the central and 1995, there have been (sq. km) and date measured “When we go to bed, the southern San Joaquin Valley in more tropical storms California causes the loss of citrus, and hurricanes, heat is off. Before we get up, it avocado trees and other crops 9/18/07 1.61 (4.17) 1989 attributed to warmer comes back up. We’re not here $3.7 billion ocean temperatures. In 9/20/08 1.77 (4.59) very long before we leave for late August, Hurricane 9/13/09 1.98 (5.13) Isaac dumped 9 to 12 school and work. Those kinds 1988 Heat wave and drought in the central inches of rain on New 9/21/10 1.79 (4.63) of simple things that don’t and eastern U.S. causes severe losses Orleans, causing up to in agriculture and related industries 9/11/11 affect us can make a big differ- $2 billion in damages. 1.67 (4.33) $77.2 billion We still don’t know the ence. It’s sort of our down pay- 1987 NONE 9/16/12 1.32 (3.41) full extent of damage Source: Arctic Sea Ice News and Analysis Graphic: Melina Yingling ment.” from superstorm Hamburg said climate Sandy, but the storm is 1986 NOAA acknowledges that the now blamed for 180 change is happening and well- data it uses to monitor weather deaths and estimated RISING TEMPERATURES documented. and cost has improved over to have cost up to $50 MCT time and could raise the billion. Global Highlights from the National Climatic Data “You have to prepare for 1985 number of billion-dollar weather disasters Snow: Just days after Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (increased temperatures and superstorm Sandy, a more storms and drought). It record snowfall of 4.7 Administration 1984 NONE will happen,” Hamburg said. “It inches fell in New York I The Northern Hemisphere land surface temperature City’s Central Park for June 2012 was the all-time warmest June on record, isn’t coming as a shock. This is El Nino brings when another based on well-understood physi- 1983 storms and flooding, nor’easter hit the at 2.34 degrees Fahrenheit above average, based on tem- especially in the northeast. cal properties. We were talking western and peratures recorded since 1880. about these patterns (seventeen southern states NONE I The globally averaged land surface temperature for years ago), and what we expect 1982 $2.5 billion

June 2012 was also the all-time warmest June on record, to see. That’s happening today Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Heat waves and drought can often Administration, National Climatic Data Center, at 1.93 F above average. and will happen more quickly.” 1981 NONE be the most costly disasters over National Hurricane Center, news reports, I time because of their impact on www.insurancejournal.com, AccuWeather, MCT The June worldwide ocean surface temperatures — SOURCES: NOAA, NBC NEWS, THE farming; this one in 1980 cost Graphic: Kate Nieland, Chicago Tribune and MCT GUARDIAN, THE L.A. TIMES, THE ranked as the 10th warmest June on record. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL-SENTINEL, 1980 $60.2 billion in damage UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON