Gopher Tortoises on the Move to Tallahassee Ing Range and a Change to a Development Agree- by SCOTT DRESSEL What They Do

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BY BARRY FOSTER school tax News-Sun Correspondent STEADY SEBRING — Revenue at Howerton, Shoop the county’s landfi ll, pro- take sales tax pitch posed Military Airport Zones around the Bomb- Gopher tortoises on the move to Tallahassee ing Range and a change to a development agree- BY SCOTT DRESSEL what they do. They’re cold-blooded, so they BY PHIL ATTINGER ment with a local RV Editor all move,” Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- Staff Writer park are among the items vation Commission (FWC) spokesman Gary up for discussion Tues- hen the weather heats up for spring, Morse said. SEBRING — School board day morning at the High- it puts a series of things in motion. A basic need drives the tortoises to venture members had positive news from lands County Commission WThe most noticeable, of course, is the out — food. a recent trip to Tallahassee to talk meeting. snowbirds starting to make their way back “Tortoises stay under ground in their bur- up the district’s plan for a half- First on the agenda will up north. rows when its cold out and they come out cent sales tax referendum. be a board discussion of But closer to the ground, and at a much looking for food when it warms up,” Morse Board members Donna How- published reports regard- slower pace, there is another migration of said. erton and Jan Shoop went to the ing the City of Avon Park sorts under way — gopher tortoises are on The FWC wants residents to be aware that State Legislature on March 19- and the Town of Lake Plac- the move. gopher tortoises are out and about so they 20 to speak with Representatives id and their investigation “As the weather gets warmer, every rep- can help protect the creatures, which can live Ben Albritton and Cary Pigman into the hauling of solid tile in the state gets out and about. That’s up to 60 years and are a vital part of the eco- as well as Senators Bill Galvano waste to the Okeechobee system. and Denise Grimsley. landfi ll instead of using “They are what we call a keystone species. Both Howerton and Shoop said Highlands County’s facil- Other species use their burrows for pro- ity. tection ... against heat, against water, SEE TAX | A7 The City of Avon Park against the cold and against other has requested any issues predators. They are a very impor- of objections by commis- tant key in keeping the wildlife sys- sioners to be provided to tem sustaining,” Morse said. them so they in turn can SEE TORTOISES | A8 be given to city council members when the issue comes up for discussion there. Most recent fi gures show that Avon Park spent some $282,398 in tip- ping fees at the High- lands County landfi ll be- Katara Simmons/News-Sun tween March 1 of last year ”If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a and Feb. 28 this year. Lake dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a pray-er, Placid totaled up $137,062 a magic bean buyer...” Sebring High School in fees over the same pe- International Baccalaureate senior Kelby Ma- Katara Simmons/News-Sun riod. honey quotes Shel Silverstein on Thursday Commissioners also A sign near the entrance of Highlands Ham- evening. are slated to hear from mock State Park cautions drivers to watch out for wildlife on the move. SEE COUNTY | A6 IB supporters:

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SLA T meets Commitment to accuracy Meteorologist Steve Jerve of News Channel 8/WFLA in Tampa answers questions Friday from Woodlawn Tuesday The News-Sun promptly cor- Elementary Students about how he can predict the weather, how does he know when it gets cold and how NARFE meets rects errors of fact appearing in Tuesday SEBRING — The its news stories. If you believe we does Eagle 8, the station’s AStar helicopter, fly. have made an error, call the news- Highlands County room at (863) 385-6155, ext. SEBRING — NARFE Seniors and Law 516. If you have a question or Chapter 288 of Enforcement Together comment about coverage, write to Highlands County will (S.A.L.T.) Council will Scott Dressel, editor, 2227 U.S. ‘Choose sunny’ meet at noon Tuesday at hold its next month- 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870; email [email protected].; or Homer’s Buffet Sebring ly educational forum at call (863) 385-6155. Meteorologist flies in to tell students Square. The execu- 10 a.m. Tuesday at the tive board will meet at Children’s Advocacy O ffice they can pick their own weather 10:30 a.m. Lunch is at Center, 1968 Sebring Location: 2227 U.S. 27 South, 11 a.m. Parkway. The program Sebring, FL 33870 By PHIL ATTINGER The guest speaker will be sponsored by Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- Staff Writer will be Naluh Librando, Edward Jones Financial day-Friday nutritionist of Florida and will feature Cheryl Phone: (863) 385-6155 SEBRING — Students Hospital Heartland Brown, certified finan- Main Fax: (863) 385-1954 Newsroom Fax: 385-2453 at Woodlawn Elementary Medical Center. cial planner, speaking got a special treat Friday Meetings are open on Investment Fraud. Subc s ription rates when Eagle-8 from News to all active and retired The monthly business Home Channel 8/WFLA in Tam- Federal employees and meeting will follow the 12 mos. Tax Total pa landed with meteorol- their spouses. program during which $72.22 $5.06 $77.28 ogist Steve Jerve to talk elections will be held. In Florida mail about about leadership. New Vietnam Offices of president, 12 mos. Tax Total $107.24 $7.51 $114.75 During an outdoor as- Veterans of vice-president, secretary Out of Florida mail sembly shortly after America Chapter and treasurer will be 12 mos. Tax Total noon, Jerve encouraged to begin elected for terms to run $122.41 $8.57 $130.98 students to “choose their through March 2015. own weather,” meaning SEBRING — Marvin Admission is free and Your newspaper is delivered by an independent contractor. If you they should always pick a Desselle will hold open everyone is welcome. do not receive your home deliv- positive “sunny” attitude, registration Wednesday The S.A.L.T. Council ered newspaper by 6 a.m. on any no matter what difficul- for a new Vietnam is a part of Triad, which publication date, please phone ties they face. Veterans of America is an organization the circulation department before “If you have big Chapter starting up in of the International 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday, dreams, it’s up to you,” Highlands County. Association of Chiefs and before 11 a.m. Sunday. A replacement copy will be delivered Jerve said. “It’s hard work, If you are a Vietnam of Police, the National to you. Subscribers who notify us but if you get knocked veteran boots on the Sheriff’s Association and after said times will be issued an down, what are you go- ground or a Vietnam the AARP. account credit. ing to do?” era veteran you are el- The purpose of this Deadlines for subscription “Get back up,” said all igible to be a charter organization is to ad- changes are noon Tuesday for the Wednesday edition, noon Thursday 560 students. member. If you are not dress the needs of all se- Jerve then took ques- a Vietnam vet, you are niors in the community for the Friday edition and noon Fri- Phil Attinger/News-Sun day for the Sunday edition. Chang- tions about the station’s eligible for an associate especially as they relate es received after the times stated helicopter (a 1989 A- Students at Woodlawn Elementary School wave good-bye Friday to me- membership. to crime victimization teorologist Steve Jerve, photojournalist and pilot Judd Chapin, as they will be processed on the following Star), how weather oc- Civilians and veter- and the fear of crime. publication date. finish their visit to talk about leadership. Jerve encouraged students curs, how stations know to ‘choose sunny,’ by maintaining a positive attitude no matter ‘if it’s ans from other eras will For more information O bituaries AND how many people are raining or not.’ make up the associ- or to RSVP for the meet- Announcements watching (Nielsen rat- ate members. Associate ing, please call Nell Hays Email all obituaries and death ings) and how long Jerve cano for the news. Jerve gy Engineering and Math members have all rights of the Highlands County notices to [email protected] has had the dream to deffered to photojour- (STEM) days, of which and privileges of charter Sheriff’s Office, 402- Email all other announcements to [email protected] work in news (40 years). nalist Paul Lamison, who the first theme was members. 7369 or Janet Tindell, He also said that mete- said he’d not seen a vol- weather. The only difference is 443-0747. Pa l ce a Classified Ad orologists, who study for cano through his lens but From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F years, get reports right 80 had seen dolphins and (863) 385-6155, ext. 505 or percent of the time, al- tornados. (863) 314-9876 though they strive to al- Principal Melissa Kaylor, Kaylor, & Leto P.A. ways get it right. Doing Blackman said that Jerve RETAIL Advertising Social Security Disability each day’s forecast takes came over to take part New Claims • Hearings by a Judge Mitch Collins Reconsiderations •Appeals Court 386-5626 three to four hours of an- in the school’s “Leader [email protected] alyzing data from various in Me” program, which 863-382-1900 Vickie Watson weather sources, he said. is working on the word Mark Kaylor www.KKLLaw.com 386-5631 One little girl asked if “synergy” right now, and [email protected] Jerve had ever photo- the school’s early-re- Lottery Terri Lee graphed an erupting vol- lease Science Technolo- 386-5628 P owerball [email protected] Wednesday, April 9 Basic Law Enforcement Class 241 Cash 3 9-14-44-48-49 PB-29 X-2 L egal Advertising Wednesday, April 9 F antasy 5 Saturday’s Jackpot: Janet Emerson Day: 9-2-9 Night: 6-8-7 Wednesday, April 9 $94 million 385-6155, ext. 596 Thursday, April 10 5-8-9-19-27 [email protected] Day: 8-7-8 Night: 7-2-1 Thursday, April 10 Mega Money Friday, April 11 1-4-20-27-30 Friday, April 11 Nwe sroom Day: 6-4-5 Night: 7-2-3 Friday, April 11 10-15-21-24-35 14-15-23-29 PB-9 Call 385-6155 Today’s Jackpot: $500,000 Scott Dressel, Editor, ext. 516 P lay 4 or [email protected] Wednesday, April 9 Lotto Phil Attinger, Staff Writer, ext. 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TERESA STEPZINSKI neath the stairs, and skit- ter as rain poured down. The Florida Times-Union tered across the grass Struggling for its life, the about 25 feet then stopped egret was exhausted and JACKSONVILLE — at the edge of the grass covered with weeds, leaves Whether it’s Yogi and Boo and looked back at him,” and twigs floating in the Boo wandering through Goreschak said. pond. The Shields eased neighborhoods, deer feast- That was about 18 their boat out to it then ing on garden veggies, rac- months ago. But the bob- brought it to shore where coons slipping through the cat’s been back, he said. they rinsed clean with doggie door or squirrels “We saw it about six barely warm water. moving into the attic, wild- months ago. It was on They kept the bird warm life and people in Florida the boardwalk out to our with a towel and wash- share the same space more creek. . It was probably cloth then caught some often than not. about 150 feet from our minnows from the pond “People and wildlife are house,” Goreschak said. and put them in a dish living in closer proxim- Brenda and Darrell near the egret, which ity now more than ever,” Shields are accustomed perked up at the sight. said Elizabeth Fleming, se- to wildlife visiting their When a minnow flopped nior Florida representative Jacksonville Beach home. out onto the floor, Shields for Defenders of Wildlife, Their yard is like an oa- gently fed it to the egret. which has a program to sis for creatures great and By morning, it had recov- help people co-exist with Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/MCT small with its freshwater ered and when the couple wildlife. pond, broad-limbed oak released it, the egret flew Inga Bateman holds a tabelt with a picture she recently took of a black bear in Longwood last year. As the That means many Flori- bear population in central Florida increased so did human encouters with the creatures. Most made of fun trees and myriad plants up into a nearby tree and da residents have stories to social media posts and stories but recently some have turned violent including Bateman and her dogs being adjacent to the neighbor- then away, she said. tell about close encounters chased by a bear which later pressed its paw on her front window. ing marsh, woods and In- Habitat loss due to de- with wildlife tracoastal Waterway. velopment means wildlife Just ask Roger Gannam “I’m never going out- and howling” coming from few years. Otters sun themselves and human interactions of Jacksonville. side again,” said Gannam’s his backyard about 2 a.m. Reclusive and rare- on the couple’s dock. Pos- are more frequent. The morning after Gan- daughter — fear creep- late last month. ly seen, Florida panthers sums, armadillos and rac- Consider Florida’s black nam cooked burgers on ing into her voice — as her The commotion went on breed in the state’s south- coons are at home amid bear, said Janet Larson, his backyard grill last Au- mother captured the inci- for several minutes. Gan- ern tip. Experts say a few the many plants. Song- program chairwoman of gust, an uninvited guest dent on video. In the eight nam said it matched re- young male panthers have birds overhead in the trees. the Sierra Club Northeast showed up at the family’s years the family has lived cordings of wild coyote traveled as far as North- Owls, snowy egrets, king- Florida Group. Barrington Oaks home off at their home, it was the calls that he found on the east Florida. And one was fishers, herons and wood “Bears have been com- Craven Road near Beau- first time a coyote came Internet. The coyote visits even documented as far storks line the bank of the monly seen in what is now clerc Elementary School calling although raccoons, left him alert but not over- north as Central Georgia pond. The couple keep the Nocatee because it’s con- on the Southside. foxes, armadillos, rab- ly alarmed. near the Alabama line. But yard as natural as possi- nected generally to larg- A lean black coyote bits, eagles and osprey vis- “I got pretty comfort- smaller, elusive bobcats ble so wildlife will feel at er rural/wild lands to the chomped, tugged and it from the woods nearby, able after doing some re- live and breed here. home. south and west,” said Lar- shredded chunks of Gan- Gannam said. search that they are rare- A bobcat sought refuge “We don’t try to make son, adding it’s logical nam’s grill cover like- Coyotes roam all 67 ly a threat to humans, and from the heat beneath the them pets. We want them there could be more hu- ly hoping to find some counties statewide. A coy- usually not to pets. “And wooden deck of Bill Gore- to be wild animals. We’re man-bear encounters leftovers. Stunned at the ote in the backyard might I think it has plenty to eat schak’s home in River Oaks cultivators of nature and there in the future. sight, Gannam’s wife not be routine but it’s not in the woods, though that Plantation in St. Johns we’re glad we can help Urbanization of rural ar- and 8-year-old daughter uncommon. doesn’t quite explain why County. The animal fled them have a place to live,” eas means roads are built watched from safety in- “We figured it was just it went after my grill,” Gan- when Goreschak’s teenage Brenda Shields said. that intersect wildlife trav- side the home as the pred- passing through. . howev- nam said, son, David, came out onto The couple recently res- el areas meaning animals ator, which in Florida gener, I’m not so sure,” said Wildlife authorities, the deck. cued a snowy egret that can’t readily cross from erally weighs about 20 to Gannam, who believes however, caution that sev- “My son was on top of nearly drowned while fish- one section of habitat to 35 pounds, tore at the grill the coyote is back after he eral coyote attacks on dogs the deck at the top of the ing in their pond. A turtle another. Wildlife corri- cover several minutes be- heard “a very distinctive and cats have been report- stairs and the bobcat was had grabbed the egret’s leg dors such as tunnels under fore loping away in defeat. barking, whining, yipping ed in Florida over the past right under him under- to pull it beneath the wa- highways are expensive. Suite #2 Suite #10 Available now for a Signature Salon Suites Available now for a talented, independent massage therapist, facial hair stylist or barber. 1548 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870 specialist or hair stylist. Call 863-446-2878 Come See The Best Sebring Has To Offer In Hair and Nails! Call 863-446-2878 Suite #1 Suite #3 Nailz by Gloria Haley Adriana Burch 863-991-5804 863-368-1386 14 years exp. Specializing CND, Shellac, Manicure, in multidemensional Color. Pedicure, Acrylics, Gels Call or text for appts.

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YOUR VIEWS Letterman, Hillary and Jeb: No good choices Reading the April 21st Century symbols 10th letters to the editor, I have come to the Yes, it’s a new conclusion that Flor- century. Just look ida has little or no NEWS-SUN at David Letter- choice in picking a Highlands County’s Hometown man, Hillary Clin- worth while governor. Newspaper Since 1927 ton and Jeb Bush. The candidates to date Romona Washington Scott Dressel They’re all symbols are the incumbent, Mr. Publisher Editor of a new era. (Rick) Scott, and the [email protected] [email protected] Letterman sur- challenger being Mr. prised the en- (Charlie) Crist. tertainment biz Mr. Ludacer, in his by suddenly an- letter, decries of how GUEST COLUMN nouncing he in- Mr. Scott earned his Joe Gandelman tends to retire from personal wealth. He CBS’s “Late Show,” refers to Mr. Scott as OUR VIEW as soon as next year. His late-night-nemesis an “economic chame- Jay Leno gave up his NBC “Tonight Show” leon.” throne last month. In making his decision, Mr. Carmony’s let- MLK still Letterman proved himself smart and a sym- ter tells about his stag- bol of baby-boomers slowly leaving the gering out-of-pocket stage. expenses for his wife’s deserves a He clearly recognized a late night tele- surgery while being in- vision generational shift and goes out on sured under “The Af- top. Letterman, 66, and Leno, 63, are ba- fordable Care Act,” also street in AP by-boomers imprinted by 1950s television known as Obamacare. who earlier worked comedy clubs. New To- Then we have Char- e thank the Avon Park City night Show host Jimmy Fallon is 39. CBS’s lie Crist, former Gover- Council for recognizing the Letterman replacement, Stephen Colbert, nor of Florida. He has Wimportance of remembering is 49. The Johnny Carsons, the Dick Cavetts, been a Republican, an Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of this the Merv Griffi ns — all gave way to baby- Independent, a Dem- country’s great heroes. boomers, who are now gradually yielding to ocrat and an advocate Dr. King should be admired by all for a younger generation raised on a different for Obama and Obam- the courage and humanity he showed kind of comedy and accustomed to being acare. as he led by example during the civil plugged into the Internet. partisanship and respecting political foes. Referring back to rights movement in the 1950s and 60s. Meanwhile, in politics, we see two con- Which is why Buzzfeed’s Ben Smith says Mr. Ludacer’s letter, I On the one hand, we think renaming tradictory symbols as baby boomers Hillary Bush is a terrible candidate. would classify Mr. Crist Memorial Field in King’s honor is an Clinton and Jeb Bush are seemingly poised Bush champions the return to when peo- as a “political chame- excellent idea. to enter the nation’s 2016 Presidential race. ple cared more about substantive issues leon.” The site already has a history of after- When Clinton lost her 2008 Democratic than 24/7 personal attacks on the other po- Therefore, my state- nomination bid to Barack Obama, she sym- litical tribe — an era when compromise and ment about poor school programs and organized sports. bolized a woman trying to “break the glass consensus were considered strengths, not choice when it comes With vision and cooperation it can be ceiling” for the nation’s highest offi ce. In treason or wimpishness. to choosing a governor. grown into a vital neighborhood cen- 2016, she’d symbolize how being a woman And I think: Well, SURELY someone will DICK FORD ter for children — a place worthy of Dr. in the race is no longer a novelty. Prediction: step forward and offer this kind of politics Sebring King. well before the end of this century the U.S. again and will win big. On the other hand, we are disap- will shed its Fred Flintstone-era attitude to- But given what we’re seeing with hyper Should be pointed in the council taking the easy wards a woman as president. ideologists and political tribalism, is it real- ‘Obamacares’ way out. In contrast, Bush is a bittersweet symbol istic to expect a “but yet” this time? Yes, renaming Memorial Field is a for moderates and centrists. He expressed Why do the repub- genuine tribute, but it wasn’t what they conservative heresy to Fox News, saying Joe Gandelman is a veteran journalist who licans referring to the were asked to do. Citizens wanted to that when illegal immigrants come here it’s wrote for newspapers overseas and in the Unit- Affordable Heath Act, name a street after King — like a lot of “an act of love” and “commitment” to their ed States. Guest columns are the opinion of the writ- use the derogatory communities did a long time ago. families. He advocates bringing back bi- er, not necessarily those of the News-Sun staff. term “Obamacare”? In That request, however, ruffl ed feath- their ignorance they ers. First it was because the city didn’t even misspelled it; the want to dishonor somebody by tak- correct spelling should be “Obamacares”! ing away a street already named after Remember the oner- a fi gure from the city’s past. We agreed RIP Archie Andrews ous Bush Prescription with that. But there are plenty of other Like many people, com- death a year later. Drug Plan? It was writ- streets with no historical names tied to ic books were part of my LAURA’S LOOK While Archie will con- ten by and for the drug them. childhood (and part of my Laura Ware tinue to live in the com- companies, one of the Then some city offi cials said they adulthood, as well. Yes, I ics that continue to explore biggest fi nancial con- were worried about the hassle for peo- am a geek). My grandmoth- Apparently the creators of his high school years in the tributors to the Repub- ple having to change addresses. er used to send us boxes of the comic didn’t want to ac- present day, his upcoming lican party. The Afford- In reality however, that’s not an over- comics that we would read tually choose between his death is irreversible. No fan- able Care Act closes the whelming obstacle. The necessary pa- and reread, and sadly, un- girlfriends so they have writ- tasy, “what if,” or dream se- Part D doughnut hole, per work is a one-time, short-term ef- thinkingly throw away. (I ten parallel universes — one quence here. Archie is going the gap in drug cover- fort. And as to costs, we’ve checked and try not to think about how where Archie marries Veron- to die. age during which peo- address changes are considered a busi- I could’ve funded my sons’ ica and another where he I must admit this both- ple with Medicare must ness expense, which means they are tax college education if I’d just weds Betty (I admit that if ers me to a certain extent. pay the full cost of their deductible. been a little more careful). asked to choose I’d vote for You want to show Archie at prescriptions out of Law enforcement agencies also Among the comics I spent Betty, but that’s me). These the end of his life? Fine, I pocket. That means played a part, expressing concern that time reading were the Ar- stories take different direc- get that. But why kill him as the drug companies chie series about Archie An- tions, and according to the a young man in his prime? lose money and that because there would be two streets drews, the kind redhead Wikipedia article I read, has Why not grant one of our fa- equals less money in named after King in the county there who lived in Riverdale and somewhat fallen into soap vorite teenagers a long and the pockets of Republi- could be confusion during emergency had adventures with his opera territory. happy life and show him dy- can politicians. communications. pals. His companions in- But that wasn’t the biggest ing in bed at the ripe old age So to borrow a line We are not sure this is the problem cluded the well-to-do Ve- surprise to greet me con- of 96, surrounded by family from Paul Harvey “now emergency responders say it could be. ronica Lodge and the plucky cerning the all-American and loved ones? you know the rest of If one street is called a boulevard, sim- Betty Cooper, both of whom boy. According to an article I This is sad. It reminds me the story.” ply call the other an avenue. A quick vied for his romantic atten- read on www.foxnews.com, of the old saying, “the good SANDY OLEESKY look at a county map shows there are tion. the current owners/writ- die young.” Apparently in Sebring plenty of streets with similar names. For the most part, the Ar- ers of the Archie franchise, Archie’s case this is true. For example, we have a Maple Avenue, chie series was a wholesome they’ve decided to do some- Will I read it? I might. But a Maple Drive, a Maple Lane, a Ma- one. It was funny, but something dramatic in the series’ then again, I may choose LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ple Road and a Maple Street, and re- times drifted into more se- next-to-last issue — kill off not to support this action Shoulde be 250 words rious subjects. Overall, the the iconic character. with my money. In either or less and must contain sponders seem to be capable of distin- the writer’s full name, guishing between them — just as they comics were a break from The Fox News article case, I’m sure I’ll fi nd out the real world. linked to an article on www. just how Archie meets his address and telephone can already tell the difference between number for verifi cation. I haven’t really followed nypost.com, which gives end. Lark Avenue, Lark Place and Lark Street We reserve the right to the series as an adult. There more detail on the decision. And then I may indulge in or Austin Drive, Austin Road and Aus- edit or reject letters for is only so much time in my According to Archie Comics a moment of silence. clarity, length, taste and tin Avenue. day, and so much I want to CEO Jon Goldwater, son of Thank you, Archie, for be- libel. Submission does If Memorial Field was good enough read. Somewhere along the the character’s creator John ing a part of my childhood. not guarantee publica- to be named after Dr. King, then so was way, like many, I fell out of Goldwater, showing Archie’s I’m sorry you have to leave tion. Memorial Drive. the habit of reading Archie. death is a “natural conclu- us in this way. Rest in peace. Only two letters per month per writer will be In the end, we do not have a clear idea So I was surprised to learn sion” to the series. accepted. of why the city council copped out. We that there is a series out I couldn’t fi nd much detail Laura Ware is a Sebring resident. She Send letters to: hope this issue is revisited again in the there that takes the gang about what the storyline will can be contacted by e-mail at book- EMAIL future. In the meantime, we urge the past high school into adult- entail except that Archie will [email protected]. Vis- [email protected] Community Redevelopment Agency’s hood. “Life With Archie” was die heroically, saving the life it her website at www.laurahware. MAIL Southside Advisory Committee to lead a title revived in 2010 that of a friend. The last issue com. Guest columns are the opin- Letters to the Editor examines Archie and com- of the series will deal with ion of the writer, not necessarily the way in making Martin Luther King 2227 U.S. 27 South Jr. Field a place to remember for itself. pany’s life as grownups. his friends’ coping with his those of the staff of the News-Sun. Sebring, FL 33870 A6 | News-Sun | Sunday, April 13, 2014 www.newssun.com Family Nature Day set at Archbold Girls Gone Wine Learn about the Festival set for scrub’s plants and animals Mother’s Day this Friday weekend Special to the News-Sun Special to the News-Sun admission for everyone. VENUS — Can you Non-drinking festival identify bear tracks? Have SEBRING — After a guests and kids under you ever seen the inside sold out Girls Night Out 21 are welcome to at- of a scrub-jay nest? Do Wine Walk on Mother’s tend. palmettoes live longer Day weekend in 2013, There will be a $25 than people? this event is expanding fee to participate in the Children of all ages and to two days (May 9-10) wine and cheese tast- their family members are and will include mer- ing (ages 21-plus only), welcome for Family Na- chandise and service as well as the culinary ture Day at Archbold Bio- vendors, Wine & Cheese demonstrations that logical Station’s Learning Tasting on Saturday, will be held inside Cir- Center from 12:45-3 p.m. May 10, live music by cle Theatre. Friday. the Landsharks Band Vendor applications Explore animal skulls (Jimmy Buffett cover for Saturday, May 10 are and snakes in the Bear’s band), a variety of food available the Girls Gone Den activity room, hunt Courtesy photo Courtesy photo vendors, beer, as well as Wine Festival website for tracks in the sand A young scientist indentifies animal tracks with the help of A young scientist shows the camera a bug she the galleries, boutiques (www.GirlsGoneWine- during a short hike a primer card at Archbold Biological Station. found at Archbold Biological Station. and eateries of historic Fest.com) and vendors through the scrub, or use Downtown Sebring. will have the option of simple tools to discover A portion of the pro- receiving additional just how old a palmetto for Archbold when us- ceeds will benefit two promotion by contrib- can be. ing GPS. Use the direc- charities: the Champi- uting to the Swag Bags “Family Nature Day tions above to locate the on for Children Foun- (for the first 100 wine is about families shar- Learning Center. dation and the Getaway tasting tickets sold) and ing nature together and Archbold Biological Girl Foundation, both raffle items. building memories.” says Station is an indepen- 501c3 organizations. The deadline to regis- Education Coordinator dent, not-for-profit re- From 5-8 p.m. Friday, ter for vendor space is Dustin Angell. search facility located on May 9 will be an ‘80s April 30. Vendor catego- “I love watching the the Lake Wales Ridge and Party Wine Walk. ries include: Art & Cul- excitement of the kids. lies within the headwa- The monthly second ture, Beauty & Fashion, They are totally in their ters of the Everglades, the Friday Downtown Se- Culinary/Food, Health element searching for an- lands that drain south bring Wine Walk at par- & Wellness, and Com- imal tracks and bugs in into Lake Okeechobee. ticipating merchants munity & Non-Profit. the sand, and they love The Station is dedicat- will feature ‘80s music This event is coordi- sharing every discovery ed to long-term ecolog- to set the tone for the nated by Push Event with their families.” ical research, conserva- weekend. Dress in your Productions and co- All children must be action, and education. 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are height limitations for COUNTY buildings to as low as 50 From page A1 feet with airspace management and approach Avon Park Air Force procedures to take pre- Range Commander Lt. cedence in setting height Col. Charles “Buck” Ma- limitations in some of the cLaughlin. He will appear designated areas. with Central Florida Re- Street and parking lot gional Planning Coun- lighting would also be cil Planner Jennifer Codo- limited in height and ful- Salisbury and Highlands ly shielded in MAZ I and County Zoning Supervisor MAZ II. Non-shielded fix- Linda Conrad asking for tures without cutoffs — amendments to the High- like the decorative lamps lands County Land Use in downtown Sebring — Development Plan. would be prohibited in That action comes as those two zones. part of a Joint Land Use Also indicated for those Study done in 2011 re- two areas are a lighting garding the use of current curfew after closing hours development standards in until sunrise for “unneces- areas around the range. It sary lighting” by business- would involve the estab- es as well as prohibited lishment of three Military lighting sources and man- Airport Zones (MAZ). dates for sign lighting. There are three desig- In other action, com- nations, with maps indi- missioners will hold a cating a MAZ III zone that public hearing to con- would totally encompass sider modifying develop- the cities of Avon Park and ment standards Deer Lake Sebring and extend well RV Resort, a 50-acre prop- into the south end of Lake erty on County Line Road Istokpoga. north of Avon Park. Officials say the MAZ Designated as a Flex- overlay would be estab- ible Unit Development lished to ensure that land or FUD, property owners uses and activities are Michael and Debria Falk compatible with the Avon are asking for changes in Park Air Force Range by setbacks and accessory establishing development structures on the property. standards and criteria for They also are ask- unincorporated areas of ing for permission to al- the county. low screen rooms, glass Among the restric- rooms, vinyl rooms or ca- Family owned & operated since 1978 tions for MAZ I and MAZ bana rooms up to 500 II — which covers sparse- square feet with plumbing ly populated areas im- as well as utility buildings • Financing Available Chamber of mediately around the of up to 100 square feet, Commerce member Range and to the east and carports and decks of up a b Established south of the Range ex- to 500 square feet decks GriffinsCARPET MART, INC 1974 tending into Okeechobee on the front or rear yards and Osceola counties — of the lots. 560 U.S. 27 North • Sebring • 385-4796 • www.CarpetPatioBlinds.com www.newssun.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | A7

tal improvement funding IB TAX was low and that a half- FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 cent sales tax would help. “It takes the pressure off them (to provide funds),” were the prettiest she’d legislators seemed to like Chairman Ronnie Jack- seen. Mae, a business- the idea, especially since son said. school graduate from the Highlands County Highlands County, like North Carolina, had been School District already most taxing entities, lost homeless for fi ve months has a plan for the project- revenue when property when Espiritu met her ed $4 million in revenue. values dropped in the re- while feeding the home- The tax funds would pay cession, down from $5.8 less as part of of her IB for capital improvement billion in 2006-07 to $4.8 studies. to build new facilities and billion for this fi scal year “I chose ‘homeless- repair existing ones. (2013-14), almost half the ness and hunger’ be- Howerton said plans original projection of $9.2 cause, how hard could it would include adding billion, said Assistant Su- be?” Espiritu said during wings onto Lake Country perintendent Mike Av- a speech at Thursday’s Elementary and Park El- eryt, head of operations. benefi t banquet for Se- ementary Schools, as well Superintendent of bring High’s IB program. as buying new classroom Schools Wally Cox said Espiritu discovered it technology and building the district was hit again was hard to have empa- a facility in Lake Placid to when the Florida Legis- thy, but she learned it house school buses that lature redirected a half from visiting with Janie cover routes on the south mill — 50 cents for every Mae, who had lost her Katara Simmons/News-Sun end of the county. Shoop $1,000 of taxable value — husband and daughter in Hill-Gustat Middle School teacher/keynote speaker Mason Whidden speaks about ‘The Selfl ess Servant said the list also includes from the district’s cap- a car accident. A home- as a Leader’ on Thursday evening during the 2014 International Baccalaureate Banquet in Sebring. such things as replacing ital improvement fund less man told Espiritu worn carpet and rusted into its general fund. The that Janie Mae had con- gutters. change came in two 25- sidered jumping from the 145 countries. honey, who spoke about stat Middle School and is The problems with rust- cent installments, fi rst in East Colonial Drive over- “There is a perception the traits the program husband to Sebring High ed out gutters is that the 2008-09 and then in 2009- pass onto Interstate 4, of students today as be- stresses, said the pro- Principal Sandy Whid- leaks can put water into 10. but didn’t. She wanted to ing self-involved and not gram forces students den — said in his address the building foundations, Averyt said it cut the see Espiritu again. hard workers,” said Jo- to step out of comfort that he’s humbled by how which causes more exten- capital improvement rev- “She told me as long Anna Cochlin, IB coordi- zones, learn to talk with students succeed in life sive and expensive dam- enue from $13 million per as people like me, with nator for the Highlands and understand others, on the memories of a few age, Shoop said. Some year to $6.9 million, but hands like mine, are will- County School District. take risks, ask questions teachers. such repairs are as many Cox said a half-cent sales ing to touch hands cal- “They come to us amaz- and consider the world Often old students see as four years overdue. tax would close that gap. loused by the streets, ing people. We help them around them. him again, including “Like (fellow board For fi scal year 2013-14, there is hope,” Espiritu grow their potential.” IB alumna Bridget once at LaGuardia Inter- member) Bill Brantley the capital outlay plan said. The local program Egan, class of 2012, said national Airport in New said, there are items on has $6.9 million in rev- Thursday’s benefi t will have 171 enrolled in the program helped her York City. Often Whid- the list since we start- enue, $1.6 million car- banquet at Chateau Élan 2014-15, Cochlin said, learn to appreciate dif- den doesn’t remember ed the walkthroughs (in- ried over from last year — co-sponsored by the with 69 incoming fresh- ferent people while gain- their names from the spections),” Shoop said. and another $15,000 in School Board of High- men accepted into the ing confi dence to share hundreds of students Shoop said she also interest. However, the lands County and Flor- program and 52 incom- her opinions. She’s cur- he taught each year, but was also making appoint- district needs to trans- ida Hospital Heartland ing juniors, Cochlin said. rently at Florida Inter- they remember him. ments to speak to lo- fer $950,000 to the gener- Medical Center — raised Students’ research national University, with “‘You have inspired me cal homeowners associa- al fund for maintenance funds for Sebring’s Inter- projects this year includ- plans to transfer to the to be the person I am to- tions about the proposed and has a debt payment national Baccalaureate ed studying the effects of University of Florida day,’” the former student tax. At the moment, the of $5.1 million this year program. The accelerat- Wet ‘n Wild amusement then to Harvard Business in New York told him. Highlands County School and another of $5.3 mil- ed college-preparation park rides on the human School. Whidden said he can Board would like to have lion next year, Averyt said. program stresses high body. Community service While her travels as a recall every teacher who the tax expire at some academic and creativ- was the fi rst-ever “Care model take her all over taught him about good date in the future, but a ity standards, as well as Mob” on March 1, where the world, Egan said she character, even if they term hasn’t been defi ned a global perspective. To- 99 students helped re- loves Miami’s cosmopoli- might never remember yet. day, more than a million paint and spruce up the tan culture. him. At Tuesday’s school students are enrolled in Highlands Art League’s Mason Whidden — “They will have an board meeting, Shoop IB programs in approxi- art village in Sebring. who teaches gifted stu- impact you will never also said legislators ac- mately 3,600 schools in IB senior Kelby Ma- dents teacher at Hill-Gu- know,” Whidden said. knowledged that capi-

Sebring City Council to OBITUARIES FRANK HUTCHINS JR. joyed traveling worldwide. hear event proposals Frank Donald Hutchins Jr., He was preceded in death 93, of Sebring died Wednes- by his wife, Barbara. He is day afternoon, April 9, 2014 survived by fi ve sons, Dana BY SAMANTHA GHOLAR sent agenda item to form was placed by Excavation at Sunny Hills. A native of Hutchins of Allentown, N.J., Staff Writer a committee to handle Point, Inc. Weehawken, N.J., he had lived David Hutchins of Beachwood, next year’s July 4 fi rework Fields recommends the in this area for more than 30 N.J., Roger Hutchins of Perth, SEBRING — The new show in order to avoid a city of Sebring cap the years. He was a member of Australia, Jeffrey Hutchins city council along faces repeat of this year’s prob- work at $49,999 and go Leisure Lake Baptist Church, of San Mateo, Calif., Curtis several event approvals lems. The committee will out to bid for any work or Lake Placid. Hutchins of Glen Rock, N.J.; two brothers, Don and Allen during Tuesday’s meet- be made up of council projects exceeding that ‘He was a member of the Hutchins, of New Jersey; four ing, including the annu- members, the mayor and amount. Highlands County Amateur Ra- dio Club, holding a HAM oper- grandchildren, Jason, Mark, al Heartland Triathlon possibly a Community Sebring city coun- ator license since 1931 with Sarah and Greg Hutchins. as well as the inaugural Redevelopment Agency cil meeting will be held the call W2MAV. A railroad en- A memorial service will be Girls Gone Wine Festi- board member. The com- Tuesday, Apr. 15 at City thusiast, he had a working held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April val in downtown Sebring. mittee will tackle the task Hall at 6 p.m. train system traveling a half 29, 2014 at Leisure Lakes Both events will involve of fundraising and prep- mile track around his home at Baptist Church, Lake Placid, several steps and pro- aration for future Inde- Samantha Gholar can be reached the Iron Horse Ranch. with Pastor Don Roberts of- cedures ahead of time, pendence Day activities. at samantha.gholar@newssun. He was member of the High- fi ciating. Arrangements with all of which must be ap- Public Works Director com or 385-6155 ext: 526. lands Organ Society. He en- Fountain Funeral Home. proved by council before Ken Fields is working to hand. repair city roads through After the passing of the resurfacing as well as motion to fund the July curb and gutter instal- 4 fi rework show at the lation in certain parts April 1 meeting, coun- of the city. On Tuesday, cil must now discuss and he will present a con- Give them the RESPECT they deserve. approve the next steps. tract that would come as Our military deserves the utmost and undivided respect. We offer the best Council members will a piggyback to the city funeral services for our Veterans, their spouses & dependent children. likely approved the con- of Avon Park’s bid, which What you are entitled to: (2) Burial Spaces • (2) Burial Vaults • (2) Opening and Closing of Graves (2) Cemetery Markers, these are guaranteed companion spaces. A $5500 value, at no charge. •Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL •South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL •Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL THE ABOVE LISTED ARE THE BURIAL SITE OPTIONS. THE FORM BELOW IS A VETERANS BENEFIT INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. FILL OUT THIS FORM & MAIL TO ONE OF OUR TWO OFFICES. Name: Address: Phone: Branch of Service: City/State/Zip: Age: Sebring Office: 4001 Sebring Pkwy, Sebring, FL 33870 • 863.385.0125 Avon Park Office: 111 E. Circle St., Avon Park, FL 33825 • 863.453.3101 Locally owned & operated. Visit us on the web at www.stephensonnelsonfh.com A8 | News-Sun | Sunday, April 13, 2014 www.newssun.com TORTOISES From page A1 Rare whooping

Approximately 350 oth- crane spotted at er species make use of gopher tortoise burrows, studies have shown. Lake Okeechobee “We try to raise aware- ness and set precautions MIAMI (AP) — One captive-bred cranes re- for people this time of of the few surviving leased between 1999 and year when the tortoises whooping cranes from 2008. Dellinger tells The are very active. Highlands a failed attempt to es- Miami Herald that less County certainly has its tablish a Florida-based than a dozen birds from share of gopher tortois- flock of the endan- the flock survive, includes, so it is of importance gered birds has made a ing just a handful of the to residents and visitors rare appearance at Lake chicks. there to know how to keep Okeechobee. Dellinger says other them safe,” Morse said. Florida Fish and Wild- animals ate the cranes The tortoises are espe- life Conservation Com- as their wetlands habi- cially vulnerable when MCT mission biologist Tim tat continued to shrink. their slow-motion roam- Gopher tortoises’ ancestors are a species of land tortoise that originated in western North America some 60 Dellinger says a survey- He remains hopeful ing takes them across a million years ago. They can live to be 60 years old in the wild. or recently spotted the for their resurgence, street. After all, it’s not like female crane in Glades though, and urges any- they can jump out of the ‘They are what we call a keystone species. Other pi River also are included County on the lake’s one who spots a crane way of a passing car. To in the app. western shore. to report the sighting make matters even worse, species use their burrows for protection ... against The FWC’s Gopher Tor- The bird was one of 37 on the wildlife commis- some drivers may even heat, against water, against the cold and against toise Management Plan chicks hatched from 289 sion’s website. take aim at them. other predators. They are a very important key spells out goals and ac- In 2012, Clemson stu- in keeping the wildlife system sustaining.’ tions to protect the tor- dent Nathan Weaver was toises, their burrows shel- Gary Morse trying to find a way to FWC spokseman tering hundreds of other help protect turtles (and, species and their habi- by default, tortoises) as tat. Prescribed burning they cross roadways. In- place to help keep them both iPhone and Android is critical to maintaining stead, he ended up dis- safe,” he said. that will let people to re- the sandy, open fields and covering that some driv- The FWC encourages port to the FWC when and forests and the growth of ers will go out of their way drivers to slow down on where they spot gopher soft-stemmed plants that to turn them into a speed highways to help protect tortoises. When users of tortoises need to survive. bump. In the span of an gopher tortoises. If one the app take a photograph To access the manage- hour, seven out of 267 cars is crossing the road, it is of a tortoise or its burrow, ment plan, go to MyFWC. near the Clemson campus OK to pick it up and move the photo and its GPS co- com/Wildlife and select purposely crushed rubber it to safety — but keep it ordinates will be sent au- “Managed Species.” turtles Weaver placed on pointed in the direction it tomatically to the FWC. People can report in- the busy streets. was heading. An interactive map of the jured or dead gopher tor- Morse knows that inci- And while the tortoise sightings is coming soon, toises to the FWC by call- dents between cars and will probably appreciate a the FWC reports. ing 850-921-1030 during tortoises are inevitable, lift across the street, what- App-generated data col- weekdays or by contacting but was willing to give ever you do, do not put it lected by citizen scientists the Wildlife Alert hotline drivers more credit than into any nearby water. It’s will help guide conser- at 888-404-3922. Harming that. a tortoise (which is a land- vation of this threatened a gopher tortoise, its bur- “I don’t think drivers based animal), not a tur- species, the FWC said. Bi- rows or eggs is against the purposely hit them, but tle. Gopher tortoises don’t ological information and law. it does happen, which is know how to swim. a quiz testing the user’s why we have the informa- The FWC has launched knowledge of the only tor- Staff writer Samantha Ghol- tion and precautions in a smartphone app for toise east of the Mississip- ar contributed to this report.

In Beloved Rememberance Of My Mother MARY LOUISE FERNANDEZ - To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me Milii (Melee) When I am gone, release me, let me go. DOB: 10-15-1931 DOD: 04-16-1999 I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy we had so many years. I gave you my love and you can only guess Mother Dearest, how much you gave to me in happiness. I will always remember you in my A Comfort daily prayer and offer up the holy I thank you for the love you’ve shown, To Those But now it’s time I traveled on alone. sacrifi ce of the mass for you! I Who So grieve a while for me if greive you must, fi nd it very diffi cult to go on in life Then let your grief be comforted by trust. without You, Dad, and Gennaro. Mourn: It’s only for a while that we must part. So bless the memories within your heart. “toillite me et te” I won’t be far away, as life goes on. Take me with you! So if you need me, call and I will come. May You Rest In God’s Peace. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear, Eternally yours, All of my love around you soft and clear. Love, And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say “welcome home”. Renaldo Fernandez, Milii www.newssun.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | A9 BUSINESS Lake Placid Chamber hears hopeful CELEBRATING 85 YEARS housing market report from McIntyre Also honors student, teach of the month

BY ROD LEWIS News-Sun Correspondent

LAKE PLACID — “This Courtesy photo year marks the 10-year an- On April 3, Wauchula State Bank hosted the Greater Sebring Cham- niversary of three hurri- ber of Commerce Mixer. Wauchula State Bank was founded in canes that came through 1929, and celebrates 85 years of business this year. The mixer Highlands County,” High- and anniversary celebration was held at the Lake Jackson branch in South Sebring. Bill Crews, chair of the board of directors, and lands County Proper- Rod Lewis/News-Sun ty Appraiser C. Raymon Bobby Hanchey, president, were on hand to celebrate the bank’s Eileen May (left) presents the student of the month award to Jenna Blount. Pictured from left to right are Ei- milestone. The mixer was well attended, and the staff was pleased McIntyre said in his re- leen May, Phyllis Blount, Jenna Blount, Stephen Blount and Toni Stivender, LPHS principal. with the event attendance. The next event will be Tri-County Cham- cent address to the Great- ber Mixer held at Florida Hospital in Sebring from 5-7 p.m. May 1. er Lake Placid Chamber home. I asked what the my home.” Since then, said. Blount participates of Commerce. “Hurricane problem was and she said the buzzards have left the in her local church, mis- Charlie, Hurricane Francis buzzards have overtaken house, McIntyre reported. sion activities, serving as and Hurricane Jean all hit my house,” McIntyre said. The Student Of The an intern, nursery worker that summer and it was “Buzzards have decided Month and the Teacher Of and Vocation Bible School impossible to tell which to take her house over as a The Month were awarded leader. storm did what damage.” roosting area. Every night during the chamber lun- She has also worked for McIntyre was charged they come to roost.” cheon as well. Camp Joy, which is a camp with assessing the damage McIntyre said the buz- Sereana McMillan was for children with disabil- that the storms caused. zards were breaking off awarded the teacher of ities. She is the treasur- He was informed by the the TV antennae, tearing the month by the Lake er for the senior class, a state that he would han- up the screen room of the Placid Noon Rotary, Mc- member of the National dle the disasters like one pool and that the whole Millan is a teacher’s aid for Honor Society and is ac- storm. “About a month lat- roof was covered with car- kindergarten and some tive in student govern- er, the hurricanes seemed casses. fi rst graders at the Mon- ment. She is a member to have no effect on mar- Since buzzards are en- tessori Academy in Lake of both soccer and ten- ket growth,” McIntyre dangered, they could not Placid. “This was such a nis teams, and a one year said. “In 2005 there was a be eradicated so McIntyre surprise,” McMillan said. member of the golf team. 22 percent increase, and suggested that she could “I had no idea where I was Blount does all this while in 2006 there was a 42 per- “call the game commis- going today, all I was told maintaining a 5.9 weight- cent increase in the prop- sion and ask them if they was to dress nicely.” ed GPA. She plans on get- erty values of Highlands are your buzzards or are Jenna Blount was ting her degree in graphic County.” they my buzzards? If they awarded the student of design and visual arts. In 2007, however, there are your buzzards you the month. “It is an hon- was a sharp decline and it owe me a bill to repair or, it is really cool,” she has been down every year Hybrid template_1 since then. “Right now we are back at about the level of 2002 Affordable Implants for the county,” McIntyre said. “The question is, where are we going from here? Is our market in re- Half covery?” the price Recent numbers showed the county at a small de- of most crease, but McIntyre was Implant optimistic that by the end of the fi scal year in July providers housing values will show an increase. Highlands County’s •No more loose fitting dentures! trends usually lag behind •No more denture adhesives! the coasts by about a year. Many coastal areas are showing positive growth. $1,695 Signs are showing that the Denture Lower Arch resale market may be getting stronger in our area, Implants $1,995 however, there is still not (D6010) Upper Arch a lot of construction going on, McIntyre said. Economy Dentures “We won’t know for sure Full Set – Starting At $475 if there is an increase in (D5110, D5120) Highlands County until •Same-Day Service In Many Cases July fi rst,” said McIntyre. •Financing Available •FL Medicaid Accepted “But we are still making changes and analyzing

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against Booker BY DAN HOEHNE ed it. [email protected] Again in the second, an error and single had the BY DAN HOEHNE SEBRING – The mo- Wildcats threatening to [email protected] ‘We bounced back mentum builder that get on the board before with a good win.’ Thursday’s win over Hurst got an inning-end- Thursday’s loss in the Whit Cornell Avon Park could have ing ground out. backyard brawl to Se- Avon Park head coach been, wasn’t to be Fri- The top of the third bring proved to just be a day night as the Blue was a lot less nerve-rack- bump in the road for the Streaks dropped HARDEE ing as Hurst retired Red Devils. with a single to center. their regular sea- the side in order, While their offense was Kelley was in the mix son, district finale 3 and things were stifled by the Streaks, and of scoring in the next in- to Hardee, 3-2, at looking up when still wasn’t up to its high- ning as well as the Devils Firemen’s Field. SEBRING the Streaks got scoring standards Friday plated two more. Starter Everett broke through in against visiting Sarasota Mason Jahna lined a Hurst pitched well, 2 the bottom of the Booker, they did get the single to right with one but was dodging frame. job done in a 4-2 win. out before Kelley sent a bullets early on. David DeGenaro lead “We bounced one-strike pitch With two out in the it off with a single and back with a good AVON PARK screaming down Dan Hoehne/News-Sun top of the first an error Justin Bickman dropped win,” head coach 4 the left-field line. David DeGenaro flattened this pitch for a first-inning single in Sebring’s was followed by a sin- down a sacrifice bunt Whit Cornell said The only ques- Thursday night win at Avon Park. gle to put two on before afterward. “Trey tion was whether a grounder to short end- SEE SEBRING | A14 Frazier pitched a BOOKER it would stay fair great game and we 2 or hook foul. Blue Streaks got back on track.” That question A great game indeed as was quickly answered Frazier threw an efficient when the ball hit the foul down Red Devils seven innings, need- pole for a two-run hom- ing just 88 pitches, and er. surrendering just one The Tornadoes would BY DAN HOEHNE spark Sebring needed, the earned run. get on the board in the [email protected] expected jolt of this age- The offense, mean- fourth when Albert De old rivalry, as they came while, got the runs it Los Santos was award- AVON PARK – As the away with an 8-2 win. needed for the win. ed first on a catcher’s in- old saying goes, it The Streaks took In the second, Kyle Kel- terference call and would doesn’t matter the SEBRING the early lead off ley lead off with a single come around on singles records when theses 8 Kenny McGrath, up the middle and one by Sam Proctor and Ar- two teams get to- when Jordan Aus- out later moved to third mando Benitez. gether. AVON PARK tin raced home on on Kyle Thompson’s dou- They would strike Such was the case a passed ball, but ble. again in the seventh Thursday night at 2 Avon Park tied it in Alfred Brown then Head Field, where the bottom of the brought both runners in a scuffling Blue Streak second on an Alex Go- SEE AP | A13 squad met up with a team mez home run toward the of Red Devils that had scoreboard in left. Dan Hoehne/News-Sun been on a roll. Wildcat catcher Kramer Royal sets to put the tag on Sebring’s Ty Little And perhaps it was the SEE STREAKS | A13 in Hardee’s one-run win Friday night. Dragons, Devils strong at districts

BY DAN HOEHNE ticket to Tampa in four [email protected] different events. The sophomore won It was a banner day at the high jump (4-feet, the District 9-2A Track 10-inches), the long jump and Field meet Thurs- (15-feet, 1-inch), the day in Frostproof, as 100-meter dash (13.09 more than 30 athletes seconds) and was part of from Avon Park and Lake the second-place 4X100 Placid advanced to next relay team with Briana week’s Region 3-2A meet. Bodon, Rosa Ramirez and “Wow, what a great day Allison Kinchen. for our track athletes,” Kinchen would also Green Dragon head coach go on to qualify in the Scott Morgan said. “We 300-meter hurdles, while have 15 moving on.” Ramirez helped the Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files The most decorated 4X800 team move on with Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files Kyle Kelley rocketed a home run off the left-field foul pole to power of which is Quiahja Wil- Sophomore Quiahja Williams qualified for regionals in four separate Avon Park to Friday’s win over Booker. liams, who stamped her SEE TRACK | A14 events during Thursday’s district meet in Frostproof. Lady Streaks soured at Lemon Bay

BY ZACH MILLER ah Lown, Maddie Casad championships get un- tried to move the Thurs- Special to the News-Sun and Ashley Tormey put derway Monday in Cas- day match to today, but any anxiety about Lown’s selberry. couldn’t because Lemon ENGLEWOOD — Lem- match to rest by winning The Manta Rays enter Bay’s prom is tonight. on Bay High School se- their singles matches in the tournament red hot “I thought if we could nior Jessica Lown and straight sets. after dominating district just have a rest day in Sebring senior Micaela “I was glad that (Jes- play last week and shut- between, because we DeVane battled for near- sica Lown) came back ting out opponents in re- drove three hours to Na- ly two hours on Thurs- and won it, it showed a gional matches on back- ples and a good two day, but each team’s fate lot of character on her to-back days. hours here and they’re was sealed before the part and a lot of class,” They beat Bishop Verot tired,” Sebring coach end of their match. Lemon Bay coach Darrell 4-0 on Wednesday. Jane Hollinger said. “But Lown eventually won Roach said. “She pret- Playing on consecutive they did well, so I can’t the No. 2 singles match ty much knew the team days wasn’t a big deal complain. I think (DeV- 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1, ending would make it even if to Lemon Bay, which ane) played the best ten- a 5-0 victory for Lemon she didn’t win, but she played both matches at nis she’s ever played. Bay to make them Re- didn’t let up and she home, but was a major I think all of the girls gion 2A-6 champions. fought hard all the way challenge for Sebring. stepped up. We had our The win sends the to the end and that’s go- The Blue Streaks, mak- No. 3 (Alaina Keith) not Manta Rays to the state ing to bode well for her ing their first region- feel well, so we bumped tournament for the fifth at the state tournament al finals appearance everybody up. We threw straight year. when she gets into trou- since 2003, beat Golden in No. 6 (Amanda Rios) Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files They won Thursday’s ble and is able to be re- Gate on Wednesday af- at the No. 5 position and Micaela DeVane put up forth a monumental effort Thursday, but her and match with depth, as silient and come back.” ter the match was rained she did great, I’m very the Lady Streaks would come up short against Lemon Bay in the Class Linda Antonova, Sar- The Class 2A state out on Tuesday and proud of them.” 2A Regional final. A12 | NEWS-SUN | Sunday, April 13, 2014 www.newssun.com

COMING UP H.O.P.E. Basketball napshots Registration is at Sebring High School dur- High School Baseball High School Softball Tournament S 7:30 a.m. the day of the ing the day from 9 a.m.- Tuesday – Avon Park at Hardee, 7 p.m.; Monday – Lake Placid vs. Avon Park, 7 p.m. Lake Placid at Clewiston, 7 p.m.; Sebring vs. Tuesday – Sebring at Hardee, 7 p.m. SPORTS tournament, with an 2 p.m., where office secre- George Jenkins, 7 p.m. SEBRING – The 4th 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. taries will be able to sign Thursday – Avon Park vs. DeSoto, 7 p.m.; College Softball Lake Placid vs. Lakeland Christian, 6 p.m.; Tuesday –SFSC vs. Hillsborough, 5 p.m. Annual Mary Toney fee, cart, complementa- Please submit entries by you up. Sebring at Port St. Lucie, 7 p.m. Thursday – SFSC at Polk State, 5 p.m. H.O.P.E. Foundation 3-on- ry beverages and lunch Thursday, April 24. For questions, call 471- College Baseball Track and Field 3 Basketball Tournament catered by Smoke Shack Make checks payable 5500, ext. 229, or 381-7092 Monday – SFSC vs. St. Petersburg, 6 p.m. Tuesday – Sebring hosts District 8-3A meet, will tip off Saturday, April BBQ, with appetizers of to Wings of Faith CWC and leave a message for Wednesday – SFSC at St. Petersburg, 6 p.m. Noon. 19, in the Sebring High shrimp and crab clusters. Scholarship Fund. Ms. Pat. School Gym. Bill Jarrett Ford is help- All proceeds go to ben- Emails can also be sent SPORTS ON TV From 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ing to underwrite the efit college-bound senior to [email protected]. teams will compete amid event for the eighth con- graduates for the class of fl.us. TODAY concessions and music, secutive year, but more 2014. The Sebring High AUTO RACING with a cost of just $5 per sponsors are needed. For questions, call Alvin School pool will be open ■■ NHRA – Four-Wide Nationals 8 p.m. ESPN2 player. Sponsorship ranges Walters at 381-5706 or on Wednesday, May BOWLING Monetary prizes will from $1,000 to $50 hole- 381-6578. 1,Monday through Friday be awarded to first-place sponsors and lunch tick- from 6-7:30 p.m. and ■■ PBA League – Los Angeles vs. Silver Lake 2 p.m. ESPN teams, with second-place ets are included with most Highlands County Saturdays and Sundays ■■ NCAA Women’s Championship 4 p.m. ESPN finishers receiving gift card sponsorship levels. Summer Leagues from 1-3 p.m. GOLF awards. Proceeds from the tour- Additional hours will be The tournament will nament directly bene- SEBRING – The added once school is out ■■ 2014 Masters Tournament 2 p.m. CBS have male and female fit youth sports in Lake Highlands County Parks for the summer. MLB brackets consisting of Placid and a portion of the and Natural Resources Cost is $2 per swim- three players per team. proceeds are donated to Department announc- mer, and family passes are ■■ Tampa Bay at Cincinnati 1 p.m. SUN For boys and girls, age the Nick Sottile Memorial es that the 2014 Summer available at $50 for first ■■ Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 2 p.m. WGN groups are 7-9 years old, Scholarship Fund. Leagues will start the week family member and $15 ■■ Boston at N.Y. Yankees 8 p.m. ESPN 10-12, 13-15 and 16-19. A portion of the pro- of May 12. for each additional. NBA The 7-9 and 10-12 year- ceeds will also be used Leagues will include Sebring Summer Swim old teams begin play at for completion of a new Women’s, Church and Program ■■ Oklahoma City at Indiana 1 p.m. ABC 8:30 a.m., with the 13- sports weight-training Recreational A and B The Summer Swim NHL 15s and 16-19s starting at facility. Leagues and are open to Program will again offer 11 a.m. For more information, all adults and youth 16 four (4) instructional ■■ Detroit at St. Louis 12:30 p.m. NBC Teams need to report to call Laura Teal at (863) 441- years and older. sessions. SKATING the gym 30 minutes prior 0729 or Tom Reifsnyder at Registration and fees are Each will last two weeks to the first game of their (954) 675-9581. due by Wednesday, May 7, and the swim class meets ■■ U.S. Figure Skating: 2014 Stars on Ice 3 p.m. NBC division. no exceptions. each weekday, Monday ■■ Figure Skating World Championships 4 p.m. NBC Registration deadline is Florida Hospital Fees are $360 and $15 through Friday. MONDAY Thursday, April 17. Clay Shoot sanctioning fee for the The Program will offer For more information, year. eight types of instruction: MLB call LaVaar Scott at (863) OKEECHOBEE – The For any further informa- 1. Adult Beginner: Adults ■■ Atlanta at Philadelphia 7 p.m. ESPN 214-3880, Nick Brooks Florida Hospital Heartland tion please call Bob Keefe Only. For the novice-no ex- ■■ Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7 p.m. SUN at (850) 322-8398 or Clay Shoot will be held at 863-381-8284, Dustin perience necessary. ■■ Oakland at L.A. Angels 10 p.m. ESPN Princeton Harris at (863) on Friday, April 25, at the Ridenour at 381-8269 or 2. Parent and Tot: Water TUESDAY 381-8898 Quail Creek Plantation be- the Sports Complex at Orientation. Mother/ ginning at 8:30 a.m. 863-402-6755. Father must participate MLB Nu-Hope Golf A continental break- with child. (6 months to 2 ■■ Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7 p.m. SUN tournament fast will be served at 8 a.m. Bass ‘N Trash years of age.) NBA at Quail Creek, locat- Tournament 3. Level I: Introduction AVON PARK – NU- ed at 12399 NE 224th St., to Water Skills. Students ■■ New York at Brooklyn 8 p.m. TNT HOPE Elder Care Services Okeechobee. SEBRING – The Sebring first water orientation ■■ Denver at L.A. Clippers 10:30 p.m. TNT will hold the Sandy There will also be a Sr. FFA will host the First without Mother/Father. Foster Memorial Golf home-cooked BBQ lunch Annual Bass ‘N Trash Part A--Preschool PRO STANDINGS Tournament on Saturday, and fantastic raffle and Fishing Tournament on Aquatics (2-4 years of age) April 19. green bird prizes. Saturday, May 17, on Lake Part B-School Age (4-5 National Basketball Association y-clinched division EASTERN CONFERENCE z-clinched conference This year’s event, spon- There are four lev- Jackson at the Veteran’s years of age) Atlantic W L Pct GB Sunday’s Games sored by MIDFLORIDA, els of sponsorships avail- Beach boat ramp. 4. Level II: Fundamental y-Toronto 46 33 .582 — Detroit at St. Louis, 12:30 p.m. x-Brooklyn 43 36 .544 3 Boston at New Jersey, 3 p.m. will be held at Pinecrest able, from Station Sponsor Cost is $25 per person, Aquatic Skills. Students do New York 34 45 .430 12 Carolina at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Golf Club in Avon Park. which includes advertis- with a maximum of four not need Mother/Father in Boston 24 55 .304 22 Tampa Bay at Washington, 3 p.m. Philadelphia 17 62 .215 29 N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 5 p.m. The event is a 2-person ing on course station sig- people per team, with all pool. (4-5 years of age.) Southeast W L Pct GB Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. scramble. nage and lunch for two for registered team members 5. Level III: Stroke y-Miami 54 25 .684 — Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m. x-Washington 41 38 .519 13 Colorado at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Cost is $65/person ($130 $100, Individual Sponsor receiving a free T-shirt and Development. Students x-Charlotte 40 39 .506 14 Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m. per 2-person team.) for $125 which includes lunch. must be comfortable in Atlanta 36 43 .456 18 Dallas at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sponsorship opportuni- registration for one shoot- Meet time is 7 a.m. and water. Orlando 23 56 .291 31 Major League Baseball Central W L Pct GB AMERICAN LEAGUE ties are available. er and lunch. fishing will get underway 6. Level IV: Stroke y-Indiana 54 26 .675 — East W L Pct GB Registration opens at The $500 Team Sponsor at 7:30 a.m. Improvement. Students x-Chicago 47 32 .595 6½ Tampa Bay 6 5 .545 — Cleveland 32 48 .400 22 Toronto 6 5 .545 — 7:30 a.m., with a Shot Gun includes one four-man Weigh-in takes place at must be able to swim 10 Detroit 29 51 .363 25 Boston 5 6 .455 1 start at 8:30 a.m. shooting team and lunch, Noon. yards, do a front dive, and Milwaukee 15 64 .190 38½ New York 5 6 .455 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Baltimore 4 6 .400 1½ An awards luncheon fol- along with advertising on Cass prizes will be given float on their backs. Southwest W L Pct GB Central W L Pct GB lows the event. banner displayed at lunch to heaviest total of three 7. Level V: Stroke z-San Antonio 62 18 .775 — Detroit 5 3 .625 — All funds raised are used tents. bass, three trash fish, Refinement. Students x-Houston 52 27 .658 9½ Chicago 6 5 .545 ½ Dallas 48 32 .600 14 Cleveland 5 6 .455 1½ to support services for se- The $2,500 Gold Sponsor heaviest bass and heaviest must be able to swim 50 Memphis 47 32 .595 14½ Kansas City 4 5 .444 1½ niors in Highlands and includes one four-man trash fish. yards, tread water 30 sec- New Orleans 32 47 .405 29½ Minnesota 4 6 .400 2 Northwest W L Pct GB West W L Pct GB Hardee County. team, cart and lunch, a All fish must be alive at onds, and elementary y-Oklahoma City 58 21 .734 — Seattle 6 3 .667 — To register or for more banner hanging during weigh-in. back stroke 25 yards. x-Portland 52 28 .650 6½ Oakland 6 4 .600 ½ Minnesota 40 39 .506 18 Los Angeles 5 5 .500 1½ information, please con- event with company logo, Registration deadline is 8. Level VI: Part A – Denver 35 44 .443 23 Texas 5 5 .500 1½ tact Laurie Murphy at company logo on flyer/ May 1, which guarantees Personal Water Safety/ Utah 24 55 .304 34 Houston 4 7 .364 3 Pacific W L Pct GB Sunday’s Games 382-2134 or MurphyL@ registration and all mail a shirt, registrations after Diving Fundamentals. y-L.A. Clippers 55 24 .696 — Tampa Bay (C.Ramos 0-0) at Cincinnati (Cingrani nuhope.org or visit www. pieces, one station sign, that, up through the day Students must be able x-Golden State 49 30 .620 6 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Phoenix 47 32 .595 8 Toronto (Buehrle 2-0) at Baltimore (Jimenez 0-2), nuhopeeldercare.org one suite for Thursday of the tournament, aren’t to swim 100 yards, tread Sacramento 27 52 .342 28 1:35 p.m. night’s social and two guaranteed a shirt. water for 3 minutes, back- L.A. Lakers 25 54 .316 30 Cleveland (Kluber 1-1) at Chicago White Sox Sottile Memorial Golf Thursday night dinner To register, or for more stroke 100 yards. Will learn x-clinched playoff spot (Quintana 1-0), 2:10 p.m. y-clinched division Kansas City (Vargas 1-0) at Minnesota (Correia tickets. information, contact Sarah basics of diving. z-clinched conference 0-1), 2:10 p.m. LAKE PLACID – The For more informa- Cleveland at (352) 214- Part B – Fitness Sunday’s Games Houston (Oberholtzer 0-2) at Texas (M.Perez 1-0), Oklahoma City at Indiana, 1 p.m. 3:05 p.m. Lake Placid Athletic tion or to register, call the 9883, or Rebekah Wills at Swimmer/Diving Toronto at Detroit, 3:30 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Colon 1-1) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson Association will be host- Foundation at (863) 402- (863) 273-0208. Fundamentals. Students Orlando at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. 1-1), 3:35 p.m. Chicago at New York, 7:30 p.m. Detroit (Scherzer 0-0) at San Diego (T.Ross 0-2), ing the 8th Annual Nick 5525, or visit the website will learn necessary skills Golden State at Portland, 9 p.m. 4:10 p.m. Sottile Memorial Golf www.FHHeartland.org/ SHS Summer to make swimming part Minnesota at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Oakland (Kazmir 2-0) at Seattle (C.Young 0-0), Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. 4:10 p.m. Tournament on Saturday, Foundation. of Swim of their exercise program. National Hockey League Boston (Doubront 1-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 1-1), April 12, at the Placid Will learn basics of diving. EASTERN CONFERENCE 8:05 p.m. Lakes Country Club. Wings of Faith Golf Sebring High School will There will be a $50 fee Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA NATIONAL LEAGUE z-Boston 80 53 18 9 115 255 173 East W L Pct GB The event is a four-per- be offering swimming les- for the two-week session x-Tampa Bay 81 45 27 9 99 239 215 Washington 7 3 .700 — son scramble with cash SEBRING – The Wings sons with four sessions to and students will be en- x-Montreal 81 45 28 8 98 214 204 Atlanta 6 4 .600 1 x-Detroit 81 38 28 15 91 219 230 Miami 5 6 .455 2½ prizes for winning teams of Faith Christian Worship choose from. rolled on a “first come, Ottawa 80 35 31 14 84 232 263 New York 4 6 .400 3 in each flight and individ- Center will be hosting their The first session begins first served” basis. Toronto 81 38 35 8 84 231 255 Philadelphia 4 6 .400 3 Florida 81 29 44 8 66 194 265 Central W L Pct GB ual cash prizes for clos- 4th Annual Scholarship Monday, June 9 and runs There will be no refunds Buffalo 80 21 50 9 51 153 240 Milwaukee 8 2 .800 — est to the line, closest to Golf Tournament on through Friday, June 20. after completion of reg- Metropolitan GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 6 4 .600 2 y-Pittsburgh 80 51 24 5 107 244 200 St. Louis 5 5 .500 3 the pin and a $2,000 Hole Saturday, April 26, at Sun The second session runs istration and payment of x-N.Y. Rangers 81 45 31 5 95 218 192 Chicago 4 6 .400 4 in One prize sponsored by ‘N Lake. from June 23-July 3, the fees, unless the swim class x-Philadelphia 80 41 30 9 91 227 226 Cincinnati 3 7 .300 5 x-Columbus 81 42 32 7 91 228 214 West W L Pct GB Cohan Radio Group. Format is a four-per- third session July 7-July 18 is cancelled. Washington 81 38 30 13 89 235 239 Los Angeles 7 4 .636 — Cost is $100 per golfer, son scramble with handi- and the fourth from July There must be at least New Jersey 81 34 29 18 86 194 206 San Francisco 7 4 .636 — $400 per team, and there capped flights. 21-August 1. four swimmers per class Carolina 81 35 35 11 81 201 225 Colorado 5 6 .455 2 N.Y. Islanders 81 33 37 11 77 221 264 San Diego 4 6 .400 2½ will be an 8 a.m. tee-off Entry fee is $65 per per- Registrations are being for the lessons to be WESTERN CONFERENCE Arizona 4 9 .308 4 time. son, which includes greens taken, beginning Monday, taught. Central GP W L OT Pts GF GA Sunday’s Games x-Colorado 81 52 22 7 111 248 217 Tampa Bay (C.Ramos 0-0) at Cincinnati (Cingrani Entry fee includes greens fee, golf cart and lunch. May 5, at the front office of x-St. Louis 81 52 22 7 111 248 188 0-1), 1:10 p.m. x-Chicago 81 46 20 15 107 262 213 Miami (H.Alvarez 0-2) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick x-Minnesota 81 43 26 12 98 204 199 0-1), 1:35 p.m. x-Dallas 81 40 30 11 91 234 226 Washington (G.Gonzalez 2-0) at Atlanta (Harang Nashville 80 36 32 12 84 202 234 1-1), 1:35 p.m. Winnipeg 82 37 35 10 84 227 237 Pittsburgh (Morton 0-0) at Milwaukee (Lohse 1-1), Pacific GP W L OT Pts GF GA 2:10 p.m. y-Anaheim 80 52 20 8 112 259 204 Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 0-0) at St. Louis (Wacha x-San Jose 81 50 22 9 109 246 198 1-0), 2:15 p.m. x-Los Angeles 81 46 28 7 99 203 170 N.Y. Mets (Colon 1-1) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson Phoenix 80 36 29 15 87 212 227 1-1), 3:35 p.m. Vancouver 80 35 34 11 81 189 217 Colorado (Chatwood 0-0) at San Francisco (Hud- Calgary 81 35 39 7 77 208 236 son 2-0), 4:05 p.m. Edmonton 81 28 44 9 65 198 268 Detroit (Scherzer 0-0) at San Diego (T.Ross 0-2), NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for over- 4:10 p.m. time loss. L.A. Dodgers (Haren 1-0) at Arizona (Cahill 0-3), x-clinched playoff spot 4:10 p.m. www.newssun.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | A13

STREAKS on the mound, before LADY PANTHERS RISE, THEN FALL FROM PAGE A11 giving way to Crouch with two outs in the sixth. Avon Park would Sebring then rallied in scratch the scoreboard the third to take a lead it again in the bottom of would not relinquish. the seventh when Kyle Austin started it with Kelley doubled and a single to left and one would later be driven in out later moved to third on a Trey Frazier sacri- on a Matt Portis single to fice fly. right. But Crouch would Austin came in again soon retire the side and on a pitch that got away secure the Sebring win. as Seth Cannady was “This is a game you drawing a walk, and Josh don’t have to get the kids Crouch sent a single to up for,” Blue Streak head right to load the bases. coach Jayson DeWitt David DeGenaro then said. “And it showed, drew a walk to push Por- they played a real good tis across, and during the game.” next two at bats, a flur- The win moved the ry of wild pitches and Streaks to 8-12 heading passed balls brought into Friday’s district con- three more runs in to test with Hardee. give Sebring a 6-1 cush- For Avon Park, the ion. loss snapped a four- From there, Streak game winning streak and Dan Hoehne/News-Sun southpaw Jonathan brought their record to Justin Bickman can only watch as Alex Gomez’s drive to left clears the Struck worked through 16-4 heading into Fri- wall for a home run Thursday night. scoreless innings, strik- day’s non-district tilt ing out eight in his time with Sarasota Booker.

Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Mackenzie Hunt reaches above the fence to rob State College of Florida of a home run. This would prove crucial as the Lady Panthers held on for Heat back atop East, beat Pacers a 9-7 win in the opener of Thursday’s doubleheader. South Florida would, however, come up short in the nightcap as a controversial call at the LeBron scores 36, Heat beat Pacers 98-86 to move atop Eastern Conference plate left them on the wrong end of a 9-8 score. The let-down seemed to have a carry-over effect as well, as on a trip to St. Petersburg to make TIM REYNOLDS the Pacers (54-26) by a bing it with just over 2 one — still play Oklaho- up for Tuesday’s rain out, the Panthers tanks were empty in a lopsided AP Basketball Writer half-game in the East minutes left in the game. ma City and Orlando. sweep. The team returns home for more conference action Tuesday with race. Miami has games In the opening min- a visit from Hillsborough. MIAMI — LeBron Mario Chalmers scored against Atlanta, Washing- utes of the second half, James scored 36 points, 13, Udonis Haslem add- ton and Philadelphia left. a predictably tight game and the Miami Heat ed 11 and Chris Bosh and Win them all, and the turned into a surprise moved back atop the Ray Allen each scored 10 Heat would have home- blowout. AP final out to secure the win. Eastern Conference for the Heat. court advantage through The Heat were up three FROM PAGE A11 Now 17-4 on the season, standings by running Paul George scored 22 at least the East finals — at the half, then opened the Devils get set for the past the Indiana Pacers for Indiana, which got 18 which went seven games the third on a 16-0 run. final week of the regular 98-86 on Friday night. from David West, 12 from against Indiana last sea- Chalmers opened the when, with two out, An- season before hosting the The Heat scored the Luis Scola and 11 from son. barrage with a 3-point- thony Swanson singled District 9-4A tournament. first 16 points of the sec- Lance Stephenson. The Pacers — who sat er and James hit a pair of and came in on a Berry They will travel to Wau- ond half and weren’t in Pacers center Roy Hib- their starters against Mil- free throws after taking Holland double to right. chula to face Hardee Tues- trouble again. bert had only five points waukee on Wednesday in a hard foul from West in But Frazier soon got a day and welcome DeSoto WellsMiami (54-25) leads Motorand one rebound, grab- an Companyeffort to rest for this transition. - Sincegrounder to short for the 1931to Head Field Thursday.

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SEBRING nearing 100, this would TRACK 3,200-meter runs. es in both the discus and won the 100-meter hur- FROM PAGE A11 end his night and send a FROM PAGE A11 For the Green Drag- shot put, with Genesis dles and finished sec- call to the bullpen. on boys, Julian Obregon, Moro also moving on in ond in the 300 hurdles to A hit batter, wild pitch Mercer Gabriel, Scott the discus. move on in both. and a Kris Johnson single Sigrist and Lashady The Avon Park boys that was mishandled to later, however, and the ty- Jacqueline Barajas, Ga- Dalton Shel- ‘Wow, what a great day Love won the also saw advancement put runners on the cor- ing runs had come across. briella Perez and Gloria ton qualified 200-meter from their 4X400 relay ners. And in the seventh, an- Elizabeth. in the 4X800, for our track athletes.’ dash (27.37 team of Ahmaad Smith, Ty Little followed with other bout of wildness Bodon was also part of with Shel- Scott Morgan seconds) and Christian Suarez, Warren an RBI single that moved would haunt the Streaks the 4X400 relay team that ton also mov- Lake Placid head coach took second Buckner and Dre Neely. Bickman to third. as a walk, wild pitch and is moving on, with Sonia ing on in the in the triple Josh Jones also moved Later, a pick-off attempt single allowed Cody Spen- Becerra, Kathryn LeBlanc 1,600 and jump (31- on with a third-place fin- was thrown to third, with cer to race across with the and Belkis Rivero. 3,200. feet, 6-inches). ish in the 200-mete dash no fielder on hand to re- go-ahead run. LeBlanc and Becerra Dalton Hillier moved She was also part of the and fourth in the high ceive the throw, and Bick- Little would single with also qualified by taking ahead to regionals in the 4X100 and 4X400 relay jump. man scampered in with two outs in the bottom third and fourth, respec- pole vault. teams to move on with The Region 3-2A meet the ball rolling away. of the seventh, giving Se- tively, in the pole vault. For the Lady Red Dev- Kenneda Jones, Keyanes- takes place Wednesday, Little was also waved bring one last glimmer Perez would also get ils, Imani Tate contin- saha Fullerd and Britta- April 16, at Berkeley Prep around, but a good throw of hope, but it would not two more advancements, ued her strong throwing ny Egan. in Tampa, beginning at in nabbed at the plate. come to be. in both the 1,600- and with qualifying finish- Shanice Leverson then Noon. Sebring would get run- Now 2-4 in District 11- ners to third in both the 5A, the Blue Streaks are fourth, and sixth, but locked into the third seed, would leave then strand- and will start the district Rays’ Moore will try to throw in a few days ed, while Hurst worked tournament with a re- out of threats in both the match with the Wildcats, JOE KAY disabled list. fourth and fifth to main- on the road Tuesday, April AP Baseball Writer “The way it feels com- tain the 2-0 lead. 22. pared to last time, I feel a But Hardee would tie it Prior to that, Sebring CINCINNATI — Tam- whole lot better,” he said. in the sixth. will look to build up some pa Bay left-hander Matt “I feel I’m in a lot better With one out, Justin momentum this week Moore plans to play catch place. Dolcater drew a walk, but with a home date against in a few days to see how “I think in the next stayed put as Hurst struck George Jenkins Tuesday his left elbow is feeling three to five days, we Tanor Durden out. and a trip to Port St. Lucie and decide whether he should have a decent But with his pitch count Thursday. can try to recover from idea which direction this his latest problem with- is going.” out surgery. Left-hander Cesar Ra- Moore went on the 15- mos, who competed for day disabled list Tuesday the final spot in the rota- and had an MRI. tion during spring train- The Rays are waiting for ing, will take Moore’s a team doctor to return place on Sunday for the MCT photo from a trip over the week- final game of the series. Matt Moore is opting for rest to see if that helps his sore elbow. end and compare the lat- Ramos has made four est scans to earlier ones. relief appearances total- right thing to do now, to their relievers a lot in the Moore also experienced ing four innings. give him that opportu- first two games of the se- elbow soreness last year “It’s based on the spring nity.” ries. while going 17-4 with a training he had, a lot of Maddon estimated that Before Friday’s game, 3.29 ERA for the Rays. the conversation we had Ramos could throw as the Rays recalled out- Moore said on Friday with him and the oth- many as 75 pitches on fielder Kevin Kiermaier before the opening game er pitchers as we broke Sunday. from Triple-A Durham. of a series against the spring training,” manager The Rays could make He took the roster spot Reds that the elbow felt Joe Maddon said. “We’re a move to bolster their opened when the Rays better than it did a year trying to stay true to our bullpen for Sundays’ optioned left-hander Jeff Dan Hoehne/News-Sun ago, when he spent the word. game, depending upon Beliveau to Durham on Josh Crouch fires to first for an out in Friday’s contest. month of August on the “We thought it was the whether they need to use Wednesday. 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For more information, visit www.walgreens.com/ology. able exclusively at Walgreens. For more information, visit www.walgreens.com/ology. B2 | News-Sun | Sunday, April 13, 2014 www.newssun.com Breaking par By C.C. Burnikel Weekly Horoscope Across 1 Have a big mouth? Big surprise in 5 Power yoga aftermath 9 Proud papa’s present 14 Feature of a bad air day store for you in 18 Together, in scores 19 Circular 21 City near Kobe near future, Pisces 22 Skateboarder Hawk 23 Schoolyard promise 25 Engrossing read Metro News Service wayside for a little while. 27 Liberal arts maj. 28 JFK’s UN ambassador ARIES — Aries, you may SCORPIO — Scorpio, do 29 Skin care giant need to come up with your best to get all of your 31 Workout portmanteau some new ways to show ducks in a row this week. 32 On display your affection, as your old Keep distractions at bay 34 Puzzle-solving asset ways are starting to fall and don’t allow social en- 35 Dodge __ short. Look to Leo for in- gagements to take prece- 36 Molson Golden, e.g. spiration. dence over more pressing 38 Milwaukee Brewer in the matters. Hall of Fame TAURUS — Taurus, a few 44 In the thick of kinks still need to be SAGITTARIUS — Sagittar- 45 Farm expanse worked out, but your mas- ius, you will have to re- 46 In jeopardy 47 Tech sch. since 1824 ter plan will soon be in main two steps ahead of 48 Pitching stats place. Start putting the everyone else to get a 49 Old vitamin label nos. wheels in motion and project done this week. 52 “Project Runway” topic your work won’t go unrec- Things are moving quite 53 Lancelot’s strong suit? ognized. quickly now, so make ev- 54 Scotch datum ery minute count. 55 Stays under the radar GEMINI — Gemini, you 58 Celestial altar are great at creating a CAPRICORN — A chal- 59 Two-time Oscar winner Mi- good time out of nothing lenge is on the horizon, chael Solution on B8 at all. Get together with Capricorn. But remain 60 Add a few friends and let the calm and you will han- 62 Toledo snacks good times roll. Others dle every challenge that 64 Showed serious anticipa- 117 “Dies __” 20 Wet blanket 72 Like Jeff Foxworthy’s “Com- may envy this talent. comes your way. Aries 118 Crepes for Putin 24 Two-master edy Tour” tion provides some extra help. 119 SKYY shelfmate, famil- 26 Serviceable 75 Picture-packed presenta- 66 Time honoree CANCER — You have a iarly 30 TV morning co-host tion 70 File holder rare opportunity to show AQUARIUS — Aquarius, 73 Auctioned autos, often 120 Dior fragrance 33 Hefty refs. 76 Acted out publicly off your skills this week, some may call you stub- 74 “Am I the only one?” 121 Alaska, once: Abbr. 34 Results in 77 Belgian artist James born, but “dedicated” 78 Takes it easy 122 Lisa of “Enemy of the 35 “Life Begins Here” slogan- 80 Peace talks goal Cancer. When your talents 79 Pvt. address State” eer 81 Snack that’s been a kosher are on display, don’t worry might be a more appropri- 82 Beaming 123 Role for Skippy 36 Probe in a catlike way food since 1998 about hogging that spot- ate term. Once your mind 84 Dashed 124 Hunt for 37 “Chicago” star 83 Seed cover light. Enjoy your time in is set, it is hard to pull 85 Stuck in __ 39 Court org. 86 Droops the limelight. you off course, and this 86 Surprised jerk Down 40 “Star Trek” meas. 87 John Wayne classic week is no different. 88 February Revolution victim 1 Flaws in 34-Across 41 Affliction 89 Teo of Formula One fame LEO — Take some time 89 They’re in one year and out 2 “Hasta la vista, pal!” 42 Speak out 91 Creature seen on some an- for quiet inspiration, Leo. PISCES — You have plen- the other 3 They make you laugh, hope- 43 In a lather tique wine cups It is just what you need ty of energy to carry you 90 Sault __ Marie fully 50 Hooper’s Store proprietor 92 Mmes., in La Mancha after a busy week in through to the weekend, 91 Some sightings 4 “A mouse!” on “Sesame Street” 94 State bordering Austria which your stamina was Pisces. A big surprise is 93 Dakota, to Elle 5 Weapons center 51 Deep sleep 97 “Seinfeld” goofball put to the test. Rest and in store in the coming 95 Chevy subcompact 6 Milk sources 53 One of New Zealand’s offi- 98 Party gift holder recharge for a few days. days. 96 Economical vacation option 7 Jade or ruby cial languages 99 Let 8 Win over 55 Legal claims 102 The best, or bests 98 Arctic denizen VIRGO — Tasks at work 9 Mimics 56 Concerning, to a dictator? 104 Patio cooking aid Famous birthdays 100 Dinner crumbs have certainly tried your 101 Have leftovers for dinner, 10 “Out of Africa” author Di- 57 Thin cookie 105 Rid of rind patience, Virgo. Just when April 13, Carles Puyol, e.g. nesen 59 Vacation destination 106 California baseball cap you are settled in, you get Athlete (36); April 14, 103 Bridal accessories 11 “Do What U Want” Lady 61 In need of mopping up image 104 Spread apart 12 Play __ role in 63 Mar. honoree 107 Court edge pulled in another direc- Robert Carlyle, Actor (53); 106 Sticks it out 13 First animal in the Chinese 65 Silver checker 108 Island goose tion very quickly. Save up April 15, Emma Watson, 109 Opening night nightmare zodiac 67 Great Sphinx, e.g. 109 Hit with hail, say those vacation days. Actress (23); April 16, Pe- 110 National Pizza Mo. 14 Low-hanging clouds 68 Mortar carriers 111 Slog ter Billingsley, Actor (43); 112 One interpreting lines 15 Laundering evidence 69 “The NFL Today” analyst 113 Dwindle LIBRA — It’s time to light- April 17, Rooney Mara, 114 Nothing to be afraid of, 16 Seat usually in first class 70 Hold tight 115 +, on a batt. en up, Libra. Throw a par- Actress (29); April 18, really 17 Athens street food 71 Vital line 116 Verification docs ty, take a trip or hang out Jeff Dunham, Comic (52); with friends. Just be sure April 19, Ashley Judd, Ac- to focus on fun and let tress (46). Boyfriend heading west may other concerns fall by the cause girlfriend to move on

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a Or she’ll start making a DEAR ABBY: My daugh- tricky situation. My boy- salad. ter goes to a preschool friend of four years, “Ian,” These last-minute ad- in a church where we and I took a break from ditions make me furious. are not members. Pastor our relationship for two She knows it, but won’t “Joe” is very involved with months because he was stop. Either she “doesn’t the classes, often chat- scared he’d miss out on want the leftover to go ting with the parents and the single life. We started bad” or she thinks some- calling them by their first hanging out again soon af- thing is “missing” from the names. ter, and everything fell into table. I have seen him around place. I say she should pre- town various times, but We were talking recent- Dearb ab y pare these additions while I’m never sure how to ad- ly, and he mentioned that Jeanne Phillips I’m making dinner so ev- dress him. I feel strange he’s planning to move erything will be on the ta- calling him “Pastor” since across the country to San children, it would be bet- ble at the same time, or he isn’t my minister. On Francisco to be near his ter for you to find anoth- else forget it. What do you the other hand, calling family. He made it plain he er boyfriend. I’m advising think? him “Joe” doesn’t quite wants to live on the West you and Ian to take an- — STEAMING IN THE seem right either. Coast “forever.” I am close other break — this time KITCHEN IN TEXAS How should a man of to my family — closer than for YOUR benefit — to see DEAR STEAMING: Is the cloth be greeted on the Ian is to his. which is more important the layout of your kitch- street? We’re both 24, and while to you: the man or the lo- en conducive to tandem — FEELING AWKWARD IN we’re not going to get en- cation. cooking? If it’s not, that JAMESTOWN, N.Y. gaged anytime soon, I’m may be why your wife goes DEAR FEELING AWK- not sure what to do. We DEAR ABBY: This “issue” in there after you’re no WARD: I think you’re ask- love each other, but the with my wife may seem longer using it. Do you tell ing the wrong person. Why geography is causing so trivial, but it’s making me your wife what you will be not ask HIM how he’d like many issues. Please ad- crazy. I like to cook; she preparing for dinner and to be addressed? I remem- vise. doesn’t. When I cook it’s an ask if there is anything else ber a delightful priest in — NEW YORK GIRL expression of love, and our she wants included? Chicago, who when meet- family sits down together That may prompt her ing people would immedi- DEAR N.Y. GIRL: It’s to enjoy the meal. We don’t to think ahead so she ately say, “Call me John.” I good that you and Ian watch TV and we don’t an- wouldn’t have to get up used to refer to him as Fa- aren’t planning on becom- swer the phone. Sounds and leave the table. ther Call-Me-John. ing engaged anytime soon, ideal, wouldn’t you say? If the answer to my because you have some The problem is, after I questions is yes, then Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van serious thinking to do. If put the food on the table, there may be something Buren, also known as Jeanne Phil- you plan on having a fam- my wife gets up and starts going on in your relation- lips, and was founded by her moth- ily and want your parents pulling other food from ship for which she’s trying er, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear to be close to their grand- the fridge to microwave. to punish you. Abby at www.DearAbby.com www.newssun.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | B3 OUTDOORS Changes at the Red-bellied woodpecker Caladium Co-op Special to the News-Sun where counter and special event hours contin- a common sight LAKE PLACID — Ex- ue to be required, still citing things are hap- receive a 75 percent com- Welcome to the roost! mettos. The bird will pening at the Caladium mission for work sold. Readers may be fol- use man-made box- Arts and Crafts Coopera- The annual membership lowing the suggestion es and will enlarge the tive in Lake Placid. Many fees remain the same. made that the Blue- entrance hole to suit changes have been tak- Another important bird Tail located on the it.The size of the bird ing place during the past change to the Bylaws was state-owned parcel of — from 8.5-10 inch- year to better meet the the removal of the “non- Royce Ranch be named es should be taken into needs of members. competition” clause that in honor of “Bud” War- consideration when According to Judy Nice- prevented co-op art- ren, who was devot- making the box. wicz, president of the co- ists from selling their art ed to that project’s suc- Four to six white, op, “We have had many through other local out- cess. Our hope is that BIRDS & glossy eggs are laid, challenges this year, but lets. Nicewicz said, “We the Highlands Coun- OTHER WILD THINGS and by the end of we have made the neces- believe it is important ty Audubon Society will May the fi rst young sary changes to build an that we welcome all art- act quickly and we can Hank Kowalski to be hatched may be even stronger future. We ists and crafters and to all breath a sigh of re- seen climbing to high are thriving and look for- encourage them to con- lief. In the meantime, let us enjoy branches of the home tree, or those ward to future growth.” sider the co-op as a place the Creator’s gifts, especially birds close by. “By changing the co- where their work will be and all of the great outdoors. The bird’s food is two-thirds veg- op’s Bylaws and Stand- displayed and sold in a A good “gift” to contemplate etable and one-third insect mat- Photo courtesy of Archbold Biological Station ing Rules, we are now professional manner.” would be the red-bellied wood- able to increase mem- ter. This consists of acorns, beech- The red-bellied woodpecker enjoys to perch A new membership pecker (Centurus carolinus), other nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, wild fruits, against the tree trunk. bership opportunities,” category has been cre- names: zebra, guinea sapsucker, or- and perhaps some corn. When they Nicewicz added. Some of ated for non-artists who ange sapsucker, and cham-chack. “attack” our bird-feeder, we notice the changes include al- want to support the or- The black-and-white, zebra-like they make every effort to get at the sticks. What a lazy couple of birds. lowing artists and craft- ganization fi nancially striping of the back of this bird, to- black-oil sunfl ower seeds. The bird The “nest” has been placed on the ers to have full member- and administratively. The gether with the red crown and neck will devour ants, grasshoppers, cat- bare wood of a dock. I hope the ship without the need to new “Patron of the Arts” (not the whole head) will make erpillars, lizards, beetles, stinkbugs, Swansons will let me know how this work counter and spe- members pay an annual identifi cation easy. tree frogs, eggs of cockroaches, and plays out so that the readers will be cial event hours. The pre- membership fee of $125. The female is exactly like her wood-boring beetles and is fond of informed. vious work obligation In addition to a tax-ex- mate, but lacks the red on the fore- poison ivy seeds, mulberries, wood- Until next time, please remem- made membership diffi - empt contribution to the head. Though there is a reddish bine, fox grapes and the mast of the ber to send me any unusual bird or cult for some of the old- co-op, Patrons can vote wash on the belly, it can rarely be sour-gum. wildlife sightings (just as Nick and er members with health at membership meetings seen except when the bird fl ies off. The one criticism against the race Jan did) so that readers can enjoy issues and for younger and serve on the board or At other times, it is against the tree- in certain sections is its fondness such antics too. As always, get out members who hold full- as an offi cer. trunk or whatever perch the bird for oranges. But as it pecks holes there and enjoy the Creator’s out- time jobs. To create a more effi - is using, and therefore invisible. in dead ripe fruit, and patrols the doors; it’s a quality of life activity Members who choose cient board of directors, This is probably the most abun- ground under the trees to consume that will add years to your life and the new option change the six vice presidents are dant woodpecker in Florida and oc- whole dropped and decaying or- life to your years. their percentage to a 60- now Standing Commit- curs all over the state at all seasons. anges, it is a valuable grove and for- 40 percent split, with the tee Chairs without some The harsh “chrring” note is a famil- est scavenger, as well as a truck crop Hank Kowalski lives in Lake Placid and is a grad- artist receiving 60 per- of their previous board iar sound and at once recognizable protector. The bird is on the Univer- uate of the Dr. Reed Bowman Bird Study Course, cent for any of his or her responsibilities. Student when one has connected it with the sity Department of Agriculture hon- given at South Florida State College. He is a past sales. The new option arts and crafters are also bird. or roll. commissioner of the Natural Resources Advisory also creates an opportu- encouraged to become a The bird nests from April to June Nick and Jan Swanson sent in a Commission (NRAC). He is also a past president nity for people who do part of the co-op. The an- and both male and female work couple of photos they took of a Flor- of the Highlands County Audubon Society and a not live in the Lake Plac- nual membership fee of very hard to excavate a hole in a ida sand-hill crane sitting on one past president of the Heartland Environmental id area to become full $125 is waived for those dead tree or in decayed stubs of pal- egg, and a nest made of a couple Council, Inc. Email him at [email protected]. members. Memberships 18 or younger.

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AL#9756 B4 | NEWS-SUN | Sunday, April 13, 2014 www.newssun.com TELEVISION Who else was worthy of ‘Late Show’ prize?

LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Congratulations, Ste- phen Colbert, on winning CBS’ “Late Show” gig. You’re brilliantly funny, you’ve proven yourself in the Comedy Central farm leagues, and odds are you will be a worthy successor to David Letterman. But forgive us if we Downtown Sebring - Circle Park spend a few wistful moments thinking about Saturday, May 10 ELLEN DEGENERES what might have been. Nothing personal here, 10 AM - 4 PM but your anointment is just so, well, predictable. Free General Admission Yes, there’s big bucks at Vendors, live music by stake, even in the shrink- ing world of ratings and The Landsharks Band, food & beer advertising dollars that late-night TV has become. Limited Number of Wine Tasting & Culinary And CBS, the broadest of the major broadcast- Demonstration Tickets Available ers with a strategy that aims for the most view- $25 pre-purchase (first 100 get Swag Bag) ers, not niche audiences, Tickets sold at Dogtown USA is the least likely to take a chance. (112 N. Ridgewood Drive in Downtown Sebring) But the swiftness of the NEIL PATRICK HARRIS or at www.GirlsGoneWineFest.com network’s announcement Thursday about Colbert A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits the Champion for allowed little breathing Children Foundation and the Getaway Girl Foundation. room for online and water-cooler speculation, the kind that can be both juicy and illuminating. There are other engag- COHAN RADIO GROUP ing entertainers around, whether they have or haven’t occupied a talk show chair. And did the last network late-night job likely to be open for years have to go to yet another man? And did it have to be another white guy? LOUIS C.K. Here are a few who could have been contend- Picture that in late-night Louis C.K. ers, worthy competitors to and try not to smile. NBC’s Jimmy Fallon and Who can deny that great ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel: Chelsea Handler stand-up comedians can make great hosts? He’s a Ellen DeGeneres She’s done her time in true original, a wily vet- the minor leagues and eran of stage and sitcom In the post-Oprah Win- indicated she’s ready to but, at 46, still comfort- frey world of daytime talk, leave her E! Entertainment ably within the age range DeGeneres holds fast as Television talk show. of late-night’s new young queen bee despite heavy- Yes, she might have to guns who are following weight challengers, in- soften her tough-chick 60-somethings Letterman cluding Katie Couric. persona for network TV and Jay Leno. Hey, Colbert DeGeneres’ easy charm and the blue jokes defi - is 49 and he’s cool. has translated to the big- nitely would go, but she gest stage, hosting the would still bring the rarity Jamie Foxx Academy Awards, so her of free-wheeling sexiness mainstream credentials to late-night. Want energy, confi dence are proven. and a host’s roster of A- Plus, she can dance. Neil Patrick Harris list colleagues a show can summon at will? Here’s Tina Fey and So obvious. The CBS sit- your man. Foxx is an Os- Amy Poehler com star (the just-ended car-caliber movie star as “How I Met Your Mother”) well as a comedian and Together or separately. is a jack-of-all-entertain- singer, with a winning un- They always kill, whether ment who handles stage predictability that could on “Saturday Night Live,” and screen with the great- lure new viewers, especial- on their respective sit- est of ease. ly the advertiser-favored coms (“30 Rock,” ‘’Parks Sing, dance, whatever; young ones Fallon is draw- and Recreation”) or on he could probably have ing to “Tonight.” the Golden Globes, where done “Late Show” Shake- they bring their sassy and speare soliloquies with the Lynn Elber can be reached oh-so-21st-century female fl air to make them online at [email protected] and on empowerment vibe. sensations. Twitter@lynnelber.

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DAVID BAUDER Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kiss made up, but its music went unheard. Nirvana used four women rock- ers to sing Kurt Cobain’s songs. And Bruce Spring- steen’s E Street Band — predictably — turned its honor into a marathon. The three acts were ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday in a colorful induction ceremony at Brooklyn’s Barclays Cen- ter. They were joined by the blue-eyed soul duo Hall & Oates, British rock- er Peter Gabriel, 1970s MCT folkie Cat Stevens and the Bruce Springsteen, along with the E Street Band, were inducted into MCT absent Linda Ronstadt. the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday. Jennifer Garner and Kevin Costner star in ‘Draft Day.’ Nirvana was the emotional centerpiece. The warmly of each oth- duction took 85 minutes, trio rooted in the Seat- er when the quartet ap- as individual members tle-area punk rock scene peared behind the mi- ignored requests to keep ‘Draft Day’ is an was voted into the hall in crophone. “In and out of their speeches short. its fi rst year of eligibili- makeup, I’ll always be Then they took the stage ty. “Smells Like Teen Spir- the Catman,” said drum- for performances of “The it” hit like a thunderclap mer Criss, referencing E Street Shuffl e,” ‘’The off-season gift upon its 1991 release, but his makeup in the band. River” and an epic “Kitty’s the band was done after “You’ve got to forgive to Back.” Kurt Cobain committed live.” “Lucky for you, there TODD MCCARTHY back (Tom Welling). suicide 20 years ago this The band received a are only two of us,” Da- The Hollywood Reporter MOVIE REVIEW It’s Sonny’s lot to take a month. crowd-pleasing endorse- ryl Hall said when he was CRITIC’S RATING: ૽ ૽ ૽ lot of crap from almost ev- “Nirvana fans walk up ment from Rage Against inducted with partner LOS ANGELES — The eryone around him, par- to me every day and say the Machine’s Tom Mo- John Oates. The duo was pre-pre-season opening ticularly from his disre- thank you for the music,” rello, who said Kiss in- a mainstay on the radio kickoff of the 2014 Nation- picks, negotiations which spectful coach (Denis said Krist Novoselic, the spired him to play music. during the late 1970s and al Football League sched- involve last-minute phone Leary), who loves to shove band’s bass player, who He said he had to fi ght off early 1980s. They per- ule is returned for a score calls right down the wire his Super Bowl ring from was inducted with drum- high school bullies who formed some of their hits in “Draft Day,” an entirely and owe much both to his Dallas days in his face, mer Dave Grohl. “When I ridiculed him for liking — “She’s Gone,” ‘’I Can’t conventional serio-com- shrewd talent assessment and even from his moth- hear that, I think of Kurt the band. Go For That” and “You ic sports world melodra- skills and great gambling er (a most amusing El- Cobain.” “Tonight proves beyond Make My Dreams Come ma that pushes its buttons instincts. len Burstyn), who selects A subdued Courtney a shadow of a doubt that True” — although hitting with undeniable profes- This season, the num- this of all days to conduct Love, Cobain’s widow, the high school bullies some of the high notes sional fi nesse. In his most ber one pick belongs to a memorial ceremony for was booed by some in the and critics were wrong,” again was a struggle. effective full star turn in Seattle and the consensus her husband and cast his audience. She said Co- he said. “Kiss fans were Hall said he was sur- perhaps a decade, Kev- favorite for player to be ashes upon the practice bain would have appreci- right.” prised to learn that his in Costner dominates signed fi rst is star Wiscon- fi eld named for him. ated the honor. Springsteen’s 1999 en- act was the only Phila- as the greenhorn gener- sin quarterback Bo Cal- But making Sonny hu- “Nirvana tapped into a trance into the Rock Hall delphia-bred band in the al manager of the belea- lahan (Josh Pence), who’s man, and warming up the voice that was yearning without the E Street Band hall. guered Cleveland Browns the sort of talent you build fi lm so much that even to be heard,” said former was a sore point for some Ronstadt, the sexy si- who could emerge from a team around. Seattle non-fan female viewers R.E.M. singer Michael of its members. They got ren of the Los Ange- the heavy shadow of his wants to claim him but, will likely fi nd it engaging, Stipe, who described how their due Thursday in les country-rock scene late revered father with under pressure from the is his relationship with the band made a commu- the sidemen category, al- of the 1970s, couldn’t the successful handling of intimidating Cleveland Ali. Real life would prob- nity of the disaffected. though it was a posthu- make it to her induction. the annual draft of college team owner (Frank Lan- ably see a man in Sonny’s Joan Jett was cho- mous honor for saxman Now retired, she suffers players. gella) to make a “splash,” high-pressure situation sen to sing “Smells Like Clarence Clemons and from Parkinson’s disease Most great sports sto- Sonny negotiates fi rst telling the woman he’s just Teen Spirit.” Kim Gordon keyboard player Danny and doesn’t travel much. ries center on an under- dibs on Callahan for a tall learned he’s knocked up of Sonic Youth, St. Vin- Federici. Glenn Frey, who played dog and Costner’s Son- price, that of the Browns’ to please put their needed cent and Lorde each took Their leader recalled a with fellow future Eagle ny Weaver Jr. can claim fi rst draft picks for the conversation on hold for turns at the microphone, kitchen conversation 15 Don Henley in Ronstadt’s that status on at least two next three years. 24 hours. Raised a Browns with Lorde’s version of years ago with his buddy backup band, saluted her counts: He’s a man well Although the whole fan, Ali is into the draft “All Apologies” ending the and bandmate, Steve Van with an induction speech. into his 50s who has nev- football world seems to frenzy herself, realistic and night. Zandt. Springsteen took Ronstadt was salut- er been able to make his think Callahan is the latest helpful to Sonny when he Kiss was responsible pride in his indepen- ed by some royalty of fe- own mark due to his dad’s incarnation of Joe Mon- needs it. All the same, the for pre-ceremony drama. dence and the band was male country rock. Carrie legendary status, and his tana or Tom Brady, Son- two amusingly retreat to The two original mem- only beginning to repair Underwood sang “Dif- team is Cleveland, a dyed- ny isn’t so sure, prompt- a storeroom several times bers still active, Gene relations after a decade ferent Drum,” Ronstadt’s in-the-wool football town ing alternately amusing in an attempt at some pri- Simmons and Paul Stan- apart. He had no problem fi rst hit with the Stone that hasn’t had a team win and concerning probes vate moments, which sel- ley, thought the replace- being inducted alone. Poneys. Emmylou Harris it all since 1964. Further into the QB’s past behav- dom go uninterrupted for ments for ex-bandmates “Steve said, ‘yes, I un- and Bonnie Raitt joined cementing Sonny’s status ior. Not only that, but Son- long. Garner’s a treat here. Ace Frehley and Peter derstand,’” Springsteen for “Blue Bayou.” Sheryl as a late bloomer, if not ny has long had his eye “Draft Day,” a Lionsgate Criss should perform at recalled, “’but Bruce Crow and Frey made it a something of a Peter Pan, on two other great col- release, is rated PG-13 by the ceremony instead of Springsteen and the E quintet to sing “You’re No is that he’s just learned he’s lege players, played by the Motion Picture Associ- the original four. The re- Street Band, that’s the leg- Good.” to become a dad for the Chadwick Boseman (from ation of America for “brief sult was Kiss’s music went end.’” Then Stevie Nicks came fi rst time, courtesy of his “42”) and actual Houston strong language and sex- unheard. So the band, known for out to lead them in “It’s secret relationship with running back Arian Fos- ual references.” Running Still, the estranged its long concerts, made So Easy” and “When Will I one of the team’s fi nancial ter. But he would seem to time: 109 minutes. band members spoke up for lost time. Their in- Be Loved.” executives, Ali (Jennifer have given up on them Garner). From every point by dealing for Callahan, MPAA rating defi nition for PG- of view, Sonny’s got some- a move that has under- 13: Parents strongly cautioned. thing to prove. standably infuriated the Some material may be inappro- The screenwriting team Browns’ present quarter- priate for children under 13. of Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman make it easy SOD even for the uninitiated to Buy Direct from the Farm get with the program, using real ESPN announc- NOW OPEN to the Public! ers and plenty of other commentary to clarify the By the piece or by the truck load. workings of the draft, as Multiple varieties to choose from. 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Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; day, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sun- service, 4-year-olds through fifth grade. ment in the News-Sun that is published Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Wednesday night day Bible study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday Nursery provided during worship service Friday and Sunday. To place a listing in Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by classes at School at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Wor- for infants to 3-year-olds. Seasonal Mid- this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- is 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. 6:30 p.m. Alzheimers Caregivers Support ship 6 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. Holy Week Services each Wwednesday eve- 6155, ext. 596. Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Gird- Group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Phone Communion with Healing. Call the thrift ning during Advent and Lent. Call church ley, pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun- 382-6676. store for hours open - 699-0221. office at 465-5253 or visit the ebsitew day Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s First Christian Church (Disciples of at www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. Other ac- Anglican Church; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner tivities and groups include: Choir; Ladies New Life Anglican Fellowship, 10 N. Main Wednesday night programs for children and of Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL EVA NGELicAL FREE CHURCH OF Guild and LWML; Men’s Fellowship Group, Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, FL 33852. youth at 6 p.m. and for adults at 6:30 p.m. 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. AMERICA Small Group Bible Studies; Trinity Tots Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon in Charge, (863) Independent Baptist Church, 5704 The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday The Church of the Way EFCA, 1005 N. Pre-school, and Youth Group. 243-3191; [email protected]. Sun- County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876. School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunda1005 N. day Worship, 10 a.m. Teaching, Holy Commu- Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday wor- Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday school nion, Music, Fellowship, Healing Prayer. “Pas- ship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Church, 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 and worship service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 N MON-DENO INATIONAL toral and Spiritual”. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental, p.m. a.m. Youth activities, 6:30 p.m. Wednes- Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Ham- soul-winning, mission-minded, King James days. The Way is a church family who mock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Sunday: Bible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone gathers for contemporary worship, teach- American Sign Language: First Worship ASSEMB LY OF GOD 655-1899. Bus transportation. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ing of God’s Word, prayer and fellowship. sermon, songs signed first and second Christ Fellowship Church (Assembly Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 Gar- ALLIANCE Come early and stay after for fellowship Worship services. First Worship service, of God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His denia St., Lake Placid (just off of Miller at The Alliance Church of Sebring, 451 time. Child care and children’s church are 9 a.m.; Second Worship service, 10:45 Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and Await- the west end of Lake June) “Where the Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382- provided. Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. a.m. Nursery (up to 2 years old) and ing His Coming. “Worshiping God in Spirit old fashion gospel is preached.” Sunday 1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday The Way – A place for you. Office Phone: Sunday school classes both hours. BFC and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morn- School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Wor- services: Sunday School meets at 9:30 471-6140, Church Cell Phone: 273-3674. Youth, 6 p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. ing Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 ship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Eve- a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service Email: thewaychurch@ hotmail.com. Web Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs through p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Pastor ning Service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible site: www.TheWayChurch.org 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.; Eugene Haas. Phone 471-0924. Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m. Call the Study meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Wednes- Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd Patterson, First Assembly of God, 4301 Kenilworth church at 699-0671 for more information. day Prayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m. pastor; Andy McQuaid, associate pastor. Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Wilmont McCrary, Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), 35 GA R CE BRETHREN Web site www.bfcsebring.com. Church of- pastor. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (A half Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Thunder- fice 385-1024. Worship and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; Eve- mile east of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle C HURCH OF BRETHREN bird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr. Randall Calvary Church, 1825 Hammock Road, ning Worship, 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morn- Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine Smith, senior pastor. Sunday services at Sebring, FL 33872; 386-4900. An inde- Night, (Adult Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, ing Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Evening Service, St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednes- pendent community church. Sunday morn- Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Mid-week service, Wednesday, 6 School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 day services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid City” ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 11:15 Phone 385-6431. p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. Children’s Ministry throughout all ser- a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m. Pas- Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald Webber and Phone 385-1597. vices, and there are variosu other class- tor Lester Osbeck. A small friendly church es for teens, married couples, “prime- waiting for your visit. BAPTT IS Associate Pastors Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 382-4301. CHURCH OF CHRIST timers,” and Bible studies in Spanish. Christian Training Ministries Inc., on A von Park Lakes Baptist Church, 22600 Parkway Free Will Baptist Church, 3413 “Kid City” Day Care, Preschool and After- Sebring Parkway. Enter off County Road N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870. Wel- A von Park Church of Christ, 200 S. For- School Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 17 on Simpson Avenue. Sunday service George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and come to the church where the “Son” always est Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. Minister: Don registration call: 385-3111). Check us is at 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at biblically based. Sunday worship services, shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Smith. Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. out on the Web at www.sebringgrace.org. 7 p.m. A nursery and children’s church 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery fa- Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities are available at are provided. The church is part of Chris- cilities are available. Bible studies at 9:45 every service. Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 INPEDE NDENT tian International Ministries Network, a a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 p.m. on the and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered class- full gospel, non-denominational ministry. Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible class- last Sunday of each month. The Rev. J.S. es for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. First Christian Church, 1016 W. Cam- Linda M. Downing, minister, lindadown- es at 9:45 a.m. are centered for all ages. Scaggs, pastor. Church phone: 382-3552. Heartland church of Christ, Lakeshore phor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; (863) [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, associ- Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Church Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated with the Mall - Suite 42 (outside entrance), 901 U.S. 453-5334; on the Web at www.firstchristi- ate minister, [email protected]. phone: 452-6556. National Association of Free Will Baptists, Highway 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday anap.com. Our motto is “Jesus is First at Church phone: 314-0482. Web site: www. Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) We Nashville, Tenn. worship, 9 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, Bible First Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Se- ctmforme.com are located at the corner of SR17 and C- Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC) study, 7 p.m. Evangelist Carl Ford, (863) 402- nior Minister; Bible School 9 a.m.; Wor- Crossroads of Life,148 E. Interlake 17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us 4400 Sparta Road. Evangelist Roger 2159. ship 10 a.m.; Wednesday studies for Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852; Tel. 863- Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee and Jaudon. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069 Hwy all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for all 655-9163. The place of your Divine ap- doughnuts, followed with Sunday School for Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Mailing events. pointment. We expect our supernatural all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning worship Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/Bible address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake Placid, FL God to transform our lives through His service begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening Study, 6 p.m. Nursery provided. For infor- 33862. Sunday morning worship is at 10 IN MTERDENO INATIONAL power and grace. Come, learn of His plan worship service is at 6 p.m. On Wednes- mation, call 382-0869. a.m. Sunday evening worship is 6 p.m. Bi- and destiny for you. With His plan we re- days, the Word of Life teen ministry and the ble class 9 a.m. Sundays and Wednesday World Harvest and Restoration Minis- ceive His provision along with His per- Southside Baptist Church (GARBC), tries, (non-denominational) 2200 N. Avon Catylist class (20’s+) begin at 6:30 PM. 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. evenings at 7 p.m. All are invited to join us. fect timing and opportunity. What you The adult Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 For more information, call the church at 863- Blvd.,(non-denominational) 2200 N. Avon have longed for, but have been missing, Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 452- p.m. For more information go to www.betha- 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45 465-4636 or visit the website www.thelord- can now be received. The direction you nybaptistap.com or call the church office at sway.com/lakeplacidcofc/. 9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service: Sun- have been thirsty for will suddenly quench a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: day School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 a.m. 863-452-1136. Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kinder- Sebring Parkway Church of Christ, 3800 Se- your parched soul. Come to experience Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off bring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. prayer meet- what you have been missing for so long garten through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; Adult ing/Bible study. Pastor: W.H. Rogers. State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 Midweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A Minister: Kevin Patterson. Times of service are: – empowerment in every area of life. We LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; nursery for under age 3 is available at all Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship teach, train and send forth to win souls. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Wor- services. Provisions for handicapped and Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 L UTHERAN You don’t speak English – no problema. ship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 p.m. p.m.; Wednesday Bible Class, 7 p.m. hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385-0752. Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA), We have a Spanish interpreter. We look Deaf interpretation available. Ken Lambert, Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Where 1178 S.E. Lakeview Drive., Sebring. Rev. Sha- forward to fellowship and worship with Pastor. Phone 386-5055. the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard ron Dorr and Deacon David Thoresen will be you at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Pastoers Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 Max- C HURCH OF GOD Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- the Spiritual Leaders, alternating Sundays. Gil and Rosa Benton (Faith Never Fails). well St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday: Church on the Ridge, Church of God, 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 386- Jim Helwig, organist. Worship service with the Faith & Familylife Worship Center, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor- Anderson, Ind.; 1130 State Road 17 North, 1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Vil- Holy Eucharist is at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Pastors Leroy and JoAnn Taylor invite you ship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: Evening Ser- Sebring, FL 33870. Worship Service Sun- lage II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Birthday Sunday is the first Sunday of each to discover one of Sebring’s hidden trea- vice, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. Tele- day, 10 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer, for all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; month after the service. Council meeting is sures at 2349 U.S. 27 South (Banyan phone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E-mail: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Dr. Collet Varner, Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednes- on the first Tuesday of each month. WELCA Plaza off Sparta Road and Lake Jackson). [email protected]; ebW site, www.ap- (863) 382-0773. day Mid-week Bible Study and Prayer Ser- meets at noon second Tuesday of the month We provide biblical solutions for every- fellowship.org. vice, 6:30 p.m. Nursery available for all with a light lunch. Labyrinth Prayer Garden day challenges through our multicultur- First Baptist Church of Avon Park, N. services. C HURCH OF NAZARENE al worship services available on Sun- Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL - 453-6681. Rev. is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 First Church of the Nazarene of Avon days at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 Jon Beck, pastor; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, His- days a week. When in need of prayers or to Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL 33825- p.m. Child care is available for all who at- panic pastor; Joy Loomis, director of music. talk to God, come to the Garden. Come and from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, 1118. 707 W. Main St. Sunday: Sunday tend. For more information, all 385-1800. Sunday – Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Wor- grow with us; we would love to meet you and pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; Plan your first visit. Matthew 7:7 says, ship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:45 your family. Don’t worry about how you look. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday morning worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening - “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and a.m.; Youth Choir, 4:30 p.m.; Evening Wor- Jesus went to the temple in a robe and san Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, service at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service dals. Quilting classes every Monday at 6 p.m. you will find; knock and the door will be ship, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for both servic- Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery is at 7 p.m. with special services for children Looking for quilters or people willing to learn. opened to you.” Our guests are very im- es. Wednesday - Wednesday Night Supper, provided. For information, call 382-3695. and adults. If you need any more information, Call 840-3303. portant, so please let us know how we 5:15 p.m.; Children’s Choir, 5:45 p.m.; Youth call 453-4851. Christ Lutheran Church Avon Park – can meet your need by emailing theffwc@ Activities, 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, Church of the Nazarene of Lake Plac- LCMS, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 mile gmail.com. Our mission at Faith & Fami- 6 p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; Mis- CTHOA LIC id, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL east of Avon Park High School past the lylife is centered around Restoring Lives, sion Programs for Children, 6:45 p.m. His- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 595 33852. Adult Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; four-way stop sign. Sunday Divine Wor- Families and Communities. panic Services: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., E. Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. Father Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday ship is at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is Grace Bible Church, 4541 Thunderbird worship service at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bi- Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vig- evening: All church meal, 6 p.m.; Christian celebrated every week with tradition- Road, (second church on left) Sebring, FL ble study at 7 p.m. To watch services online, il Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Life Study, 6:45 p.m. Winter Life groups pend- al Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs of 33872. Phone, 382-1085. Dustin Woods, go to the website at www.fbcap.net. “In the Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and 10:30 a.m. in ing. Call 446-1339. Pastor Tim Taylor. praise. Fellowship time with coffee and lead pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. heart of Avon Park, for the hearts of Avon English. Sunday Life Teen Mass at 6 p.m. refreshments follows worship. Come wor- Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, 5:30- Park.” Weekday mass at 8 a.m. English confession ship and fellowship with us. For informa- 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & Youth First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Spanish confession at C HURCHES OF CHRIST IN tion call Pastor Scott McLean at (863) Programs, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Sebring (just 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes (Sep- CHRISTIAN UNION 471-2663 or see christlutheranavonpark. College Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org off U.S. 27 midway between Sebring and tember to May) are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for Community Bible Church - Churches of org. Highlands Community Church, a ca- Lake Placid). Your place for family, friends grades K through 5th. Grades 6th through Christ in Christian Union, (Orange Blos- Faith Lutheran Church – LCMS,2740 sual contemporary church, meets at and faith. Sunday morning worship service Youth Bible Study are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. som Conference Center) 1400 C-17A North Lakeview Dr, Sebring; Church phone: 385- 3005 New Life Way. Coffee at 9:30 is 11 a.m. Nursery is provided for both ser- Wednesday. (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting Jesus 7848; Faith Child Development Center: a.m.; Worship at 10 a.m. Nursery and vices with Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 Hick- Christ as the answer for time and eterni- 385-3232. Sunday Traditional Worship Ser- Kid’s World classes. Small groups meet changing Bible Study for all ages starts at ory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mailing ad- ty. Sunday morning worship service, 10:30 vice: 8 a.m.; Sunday Praise Worship Ser- throughout the week. Church phone is 9:45 a.m. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. dress: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, 385- a.m. Nursery provided. Junior Church ac- vice: 10:30 a.m.; Communion served 1st, 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer meet- 0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); fax, 385-5169; tivities at same time for K-6 grade. Sun- 3rd & 5th Sunday. Sunday School & Bible New Beginnings Church of Sebring, ing at 7 p.m. along with youth worship in the email, [email protected]; website, www. day School Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. Classes: 9:15 a.m. Worship Svc. Broadcast worshiping at The Morris Chapel, 307 youth facility, and missions training for all chil- stcathe.com. School Office/Mailing, Princi- (Transportation available.) Sunday evening at 8 a.m. on WITS 1340AM each Sunday. S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. dren. Call the church at 655-1524. pal Dr. Anna V. Adam, 747 S. Franklin St., Se- praise and worship service, 6 p.m. Wednes- Educational opportunities include week- Pastor Gary Kindle. Bible study every First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, Know- bring, FL 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385-7310; day evening prayer service, 7 p.m. Children ly adult Bible studies, Faith’s Closet Thrift Sunday, 9 a.m. Blended Church Service, ing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s Hope, email [email protected]. School office and youth activities at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Store (385-2782) is open from 10 a.m.-2 10:15 a.m. Phone (863) 835-2405. 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, FL 33852 hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Fri- Everyone is welcome, please come worship p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All are warmly wel- newbeginningschurchofsebring.com Be- (863) 465-3721, Website: www.fbclp.com. day. Clergy: Very Rev. José González, V.F., fr- with us. Tom Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone come in the Family of Faith. gin your week with us. Email: [email protected]. Sunday ser- [email protected] or 385-0049; Parochial 453-6052. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Church, vices - Traditional Service 9 a.m., Contem- Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385-3993; Assist- (AALC) American Association of Luther- 148 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid (at porary Service 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 ing Priest (retired), Rev. J. Peter Sheehan; De- an Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, Se- Lake Placid Christian School), Pastor and 10:30 a..m., Wednesday Activities: Fam- cons, Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry and Rev. EPPAISCO L bring, FL 33872. James Weed, pastor. Juanita Folsom. Sunday morning service, ily dinner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reserva- Mr. Max M. Severe. WEEKEND MASS SCHED- Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bi- 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel School of tions required). Prayer meeting, Youth Inter- ULE: Saturday: - 4 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10 Avon Park, 910 W. Martin St., Avon Park, ble Study, 9 a.m. Nursery provided. So- Theology, 7 p.m.; Church service, Tues- sections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy Fam- FL 33825 (U.S. 27 across from Wells Mo- cial activities: Choir, Missions, Evange- day, 7 p.m. More information at www.juan- p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal Palm St., ily Youth Center), every third Sunday of the tor Co.). Rev. Canon George Conger. Sun- lism. Phone 385-2346. itafolsomministries.com. Lake Placid. For information, call 465-3721 month at 2 p.m. (French Mass). Daily Mass: day services: Holy Communion at 9:30 New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, Union Church, 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon or go to www.fbclp.com. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday a.m.; Bible study Wednesday at 10 a.m. 3725 Hammock Road, a Congregation of Park, FL 33825. Sunday traditional wor- First Baptist Church of Lorida located at 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconcilliation: 7:15- Everyone is welcome. Come and wor- the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) in ship service is at 7:45 a.m. (October right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School be- 7:45 a.m. first Friday, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Satur- ship with us; we would love to meet you. fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangeli- through Easter) and 9 a.m. Contemporary gins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday wor- day and 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday. Office Hours: Church office, 453-5664; fax, 453-4853. cal Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Wor- Sunday worship service is at 10:45 a.m. ship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Visit us at our website at redeemeravon- ship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 a.m. For Nursery and children’s church available. Preschool care is provided at the 11 a.m. St. James Catholic Church, 3380 Placid- park.com. Email redeemer1895@aol. more information, call Pastor Luke Willitz Wednesday night worship with Pastor Ti- worship service. Wednesday evening Bible view Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. Father com. Call the thrift store for hours open at 385-2293 or visit the Web site at www. ger Gullett and CrossTalk with Pastor Bill Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., fol- Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: Sun- and donation pick up at 664-9668 or newlifesebring.com. Breylinger at 6 p.m. Breakfast and lunch lowed by adult choir rehearsal. From Septem- day 8 a..m. and 10 a.m. year round. Sat- 453-5664. Resurrection Lutheran Church - ELCA, menus at Solid Grounds. Senior Pastor ber the AWANA groups meet. First Lorida is urday Vigil 4 p.m. Weekdays 9 a.m. Holy St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840 324 E. Main St., at Memorial Drive, Avon is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web the “Place to discover God’s love.” For more days 9:30 a.m. (Vigil evening before at 7 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Fa- Park. Pastor Rev. John C. Grodzinski. Sun- page at www.weareunion.org. information about the church or the minis- p.m.) First Saturday of each month: Healing ther Scott Walker. Sunday Services: Holy day worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Unity Life Enrichment Centre,new lo- tries offered, call 655-1878. Mass, 9 a.m. Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Eucha- School at 9:15 a.m. Coffee and fellowship cation, 10417 Orange Blossom Blvd. S., First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E. rist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek service on following 10:30 a.m. service. Wednesday Sebring, FL 33875; 471-1122; e-mail Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Telephone: CHRISTIAN Wednesday at 6 p.m. Sunday School for Worship Service is at 7 p.m. Open Com- [email protected]. Web site, www.uni- 385-5154. Rev. Matthew D. Crawford, se- Cornerstone Christian Church, (Sax- all ages at 9 a.m. The nursery is open munion celebrated at all services. “God’s tyofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Cel- nior pastor; Rev. Nuno Norberto, associ- on Hall) 1003 W. Pine St., Avon Park, FL 8:45 a.m. until 15 minutes after the 10 Work, Our Hands.” ebration Service, Nursery and Children’s ate pastor, minister of music and senior 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Jon a.m. service ends. Wednesday: Adult Bi- Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS, 25 Church. Weekly Classes, Christian Book- adults; and Dixie Kreulen, preschool direc- Carter, Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible ble study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are always Lakeview St., Lake Placid, FL 33852; store and Cafe, Prayer Ministry, Life En- tor. Group Bible Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blend- Study; 10 a.m. Worship; Communion avail- welcome. Church office 385-7649, for 465-5253. The Rev. Richard A. Norris, richment Groups. Rev. Andrew C. Cony- ed Service, 10:30 a.m.; Mision Buatista able each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Fellow- more information. pastor; Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- er, senior minister transforming lives Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, ship Group. For more information call 453- St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Epis- School director Education Hour, 8:45 from ordinary to extraordinary. 6 p.m. Wednesday night programs at the 7679. www.newssun.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | B7 RELIGION Let the past sleep on Bill would name the Bible The alarm blared. My us be going.” husband, Ken, reached to It’s as if Jesus is saying as Louisiana state book shut it and we both turned that they can’t do anything over and fell back to sleep. about what is past, but Associated Press ‘It’s not to the exclusion related to the Bible,” so An hour later, we sudden- they can rise up and move she voted against it. ly awoke greatly aware we forward. BATON ROUGE, La. — of anyone else’s sacred Rep. Ebony Woodruff, had overslept. With much Isn’t it the same with us? Lawmakers are moving literature. This is not D-Harvey, said adopting to do, we leaped from bed The past haunts us with ahead with a proposal to about establishing an the Bible as the state’s of- trying to make up for lost disappointments, self- name the Bible as Louisi- official religion of the fi cial book could be of- time. pity or blame. We attempt ana’s offi cial state book, state of Louisiana.’ fensive to people who Once we’ve lost that ear- to carry a burden we can- despite concerns the bill live in the state and who ly morning edge, some- PAUSE & CONSIDER not bear along with a debt would land the Legisla- Rep. Thomas Carmody aren’t Christian. bill sponsor thing usually has to give. Jan Merop we can’t repay. By blam- ture in court. “You’re OK with of- We can bemoan the loss, ing others or Satan, we fail A House municipal fending some of the cit- or put it in its proper per- 15: 4b, NKJV. It’s sad how to take responsibility pro- committee advanced the be violating the separa- izens of this state?” she spective and move on. they missed their next op- ducing an endless cycle of bill Thursday with an 8-5 tion of church and state. asked. And that is what I believe portunity to abide. despair. vote, sending it to the full Rep. Wesley Bishop, D- “It’s not meant to be God would have us do. Jesus asked the disci- But, Jesus says to come House for debate. New Orleans, said as a offensive,” Carmody re- The triumphal entry ples to watch and pray and abide in Him and Rep. Thomas Carmo- preacher’s son, he loved plied. “There’s no re- into Jerusalem where Je- with him in the Garden of leave the past in his dy, R-Shreveport, said he the concept. But he said quirement that they sus is hailed as King with Gethsemane as he went a hands. And he is about sponsored the proposal as a lawyer, he thinks the would have to follow this shouts of “Hosanna, little further from them to to prove to the disciples after a constituent made bill has problems. He particular text.” blessed is He who comes seek his heavenly Father and us that he can restore the request. But Carmo- voted against the mea- Voting for the bill were in the name of the Lord!” in prayer. what seems lost. dy insisted the bill wasn’t sure. Reps. Taylor Barras, R- is over. A serious time of Imagine being asked As Jesus is then arrest- designed to be a state- “I think we’re going to New Iberia; Johnny Ber- refl ection follows during by Jesus to be his prayer ed, mocked, beaten and endorsement of Chris- open ourselves up to a thelot, R-Gonzales; Rob- the Passover meal. partner and being found crucifi ed, the disciples tianity or a specifi c reli- lawsuit. You can’t adopt ert Billiot, D-Westwego; Come back with me to asleep when he returns? are drowning in sorrow gion. the Bible and not adopt Terry Brown, I-Colfax; the hours after that meal. That’s what happened and regret. But, Sunday is “It’s not to the exclu- Christianity,” he said. Mike Danahay, D-Sul- As they made their way more than once that night. about to dawn with new sion of anyone else’s sa- Other lawmakers ob- phur; Dalton Honore, D- through the grape arbors, Though disappointed in hope. They will know what cred literature,” he told jected to Carmody’s pro- Baton Rouge; Stephen Jesus taught them about his followers, Jesus at last it is to leave the irretriev- the House committee. posal to use a specif- Ortego, D-Carencro; and how “a branch cannot says “Sleep on now, and able past at the cross. Se- Again, later he said, “This ic version of the Bible, Tom Willmott, R-Kenner. bear fruit of itself, unless it take your rest…” (Mat- lah is not about establishing so that language was Voting against the bill abides in the vine, neither thew 26: 45, KJV). But an offi cial religion of the stripped from the bill be- were Bishop, Norton, can you, unless you abide shortly afterward, a new Jan Merop of Sebring is a state of Louisiana.” fore it was passed. Woodruff and Reps. Jared in Me,” as we read in John directive comes, “Rise, let News-Sun correspondent. Lawmakers who voted Rep. Barbara Norton, Brossett, D-New Orleans, against the measure said D-Shreveport, said she and Austin Badon, D- it raises questions about didn’t feel qualifi ed to New Orleans, chairman PLACES TO WORSHIP whether Louisiana would “vote on anything that’s of the committee. THE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS PRESBYTERIAN The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) 382- Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), 4500 Sun First Presbyterian vices. Special music at ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, 33872-2113. Pastor Tom 9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Mark Swift, 1st Coun- NAPSHOTS Schneider. A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church selor; Del Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family History plans week S all three worship ser- in America. Sunday morning worship: Traditional ser- Center (863) 382-1822. Sunday Services: Sacra- LOCAL RELIGION vices. Sunday school vice, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Wednes- ment Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel Doctrine, LAKE PLACID — First is 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. day evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth 11:20 a.m. to noon; Priesthood/Relief Society, Presbyterian Church, Children’s Sunday school Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m. Phone: 12:10-1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 a.m. to 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@strato. 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. 117 North Oak Ave., has school is 9:45 and 10:45. is 9:45-10:45 a.m. net; Web site: www.cpcsebring.org. Offi ce hours: 8:30- Scouts: fi rst and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 p.m. Ac- the following events Thursday (Maundy 12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. tivity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys and Girls, second and planned for Holy Week Thursday): Pot luck Dance company set First Presbyterian Church ARP, 215 E. Circle St., fourth Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. (two entrances on LaGrande), Avon Park, FL 33825. and Easter Sunday. For dinner at 6 p.m. in for Easter service Phone: 453-3242. The Rev. Robert Johnson is the more information, call Friendship Hall, (A-M: pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday Worship, THE SALVATION ARMY 465-2742. Church of- side dish, vegetable, SEBRING — The 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; The Salvation Army – Center for Worship. Sun- fi ce hours are Monday- salad, or dessert; N-Z: Faith and Familylife Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Wednesday; choir prac- day: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meeting, Friday from 8:30 a.m. main dish or meat) a Worship Center will 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting and lunch, noon. Tues- tice, 6 p.m. each Wednesday; Children Ministry and to 3 p.m. The church message and celebra- present “Hosanna! My Youth Group, 6 p.m. each Sunday; Mary Circle busi- day: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s Minis- ness meeting, 1 p.m. second Wednesday; Sarah tries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. Website is www.fpclp. tion of the Lord’s Supper. Jesus is Alive!” featur- Circle business meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; All meetings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., Se- com. A nursery from infant to ing the Radical Praise Women’s Ministries Combined Bible study, 4 p.m. bring. For more information, visit the Web site www. Today (Palm Sunday): age 4 will be available. and Worship Liturgical third Thursday. Be a part of a warm, caring church salvationarmysebring.com or call Major Bruce Ste- Special music includes Friday: Good Friday Dance Company. fanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. family with traditional services, following biblical the Praise Ringers Service will be held in The show will be truth. (bells), Worship Singers, the sanctuary at 7 p.m. Resurrection Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, ARP, 319 Poinsettia UNITED METHODIST Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 385-0107. Email: faith@ (choir) and Children’s Sunday, April 20 April 20, at 11 a.m. at strato.net, Rev. Darrell A. Peer, pastor. Sunday First United Methodist Church, 105 S. Pine St., Choir. Worship times (Easter Sunday): 8 and 2349 U.S. 27 South School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship Time, 10:30 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Pastor John A. Bryant. Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 and are 8 and 9:30 a.m. (tra- 9:30 a.m. (traditional) (Banyan Plaza). Doors a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Tuesday: Youth ditional) and 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. (contem- open at 10:30 a.m. Groups meet for devotions/Bible study, crafts, sport 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Contemporary Wor- activities and dinner. Middle and high school, 3:30- ship in the FLC at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 contemporary. Sunday porary) worship ser- Call 385-1800. 6:30 p.m. Elementary School, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednes- and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 5:30 day: Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. Choir Rehears- p.m. Sundays The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship ser- al, 5:30 p.m. A nursery is available during worship. vice is broadcast over WITS 1340 on AM dial. There Call the church offi ce for more information and oth- is a nursery available at all services. er classes. First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Lake First Presbyterian Church, ARP, www.fpclp.com, Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, Rev. Gary Pendrak, Pastor. Sunday School - 9 a.m., Wor- Inspirational 117 N. Oak Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; the Rev. Drew Sever- ship - 10:30 a.m. Bible study every Wednesday at THOUGHTS & SCRIPTURES ance, associate pastor. Sunday Traditional Worship, 6 p.m. Visit us at our church website: www.fumcap. 8 and 9:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship, 11 a.m.; org. By Patricia Valentine Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evenings: Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Kent Adult small group Bible Study 7 p.m. (Nursery avail- Ave., (overlooking Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, Psalm 56:3-4, “What able), Youth Group (6-12th grades) 7 p.m., nursery 33852. Rev. Tim Haas, pastor. Rev. Claude H.L. time I am afraid, I will and children’s ministry, 7 p.m. Family Biblical Coun- Burnett, pastoral assistant. Rev. Jerry McCauley, seling available by appointment. visitation pastor. Sunday worship services: Wor- trust in thee. In God ship Service, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Spring Lake Presbyterian Church (USA), 5887 I will praise his word, U.S. 98, Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; School, 9:30 a.m. Loving nursery care provided ev- Worship Service, 10 a.m. Session meets at 6:30 ery Sunday morning. Youth Fellowship, 5 p.m. We in God I have put my p.m. the second Thursday of the month, Septem- offer Christ-centered Sunday school classes, youth ber through June. Board of Deacon’s meet at 5:30 programs, Bible studies, book studies and Chris- trust; I will not fear p.m. fi rst Monday of the month. Choir rehearses at tian fellowship. We are a congregation that wants what flesh can do unto 7 p.m. each Wednesday, September through April. to know Christ and make Him known. Check out our Presbyterian Women meet at 10 a.m. the third church website at www.memorialumc.com or call me.” It is in the midst Thursday of the month. Organist: Richard Wedig. the church offi ce at 465-2422. Lakeview Christian of life’s storm that God lets us glimpse Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Church phone, 655- School, VPK to Grade 5, 465-0313. 0713; e-mail, [email protected], Web St. John United Methodist Church, 3214 Grand Him and worship Him as we never can site, http://slpc.embarqspace.com. Prix Drive, Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult otherwise. We sometimes get in an Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, emotional storm because God wants SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1410 all services. Phone 382-1736. www.stjohnsebring. to hear us say what David said: “What West Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: 453-6641 or org time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” e-mail: [email protected], Sabbath Spring Lake United Methodist Church, 8170 Co- School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service 10:45 zumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde Weav- When you are in the shadows and you a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. er Jr., Pastor. Worship service starts at 9:55 a.m. Community Service hours on Tuesday and Thurs- Bible Study meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Choir see no way out, you have been taken day is from 9:00 a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Church offi ce there for a purpose, and that purpose the fi rst Sunday of each month. Senior Pastor Frank phone: 655-0040. Gonzalez. Walker Memorial Academy Christian is entirely about your view of Him. It’s School offering education for kindergarten through UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST only when you realize He’s all you have 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Associate Pastor is Ryan Amos. Website is www.discoverjesus.org Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Jesus didn’t that you discover He’s all you need. Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2106 N. reject people, neither do we. Join us for worship ev- Be Blessed! State Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. Worship Servic- ery Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and you’ll be embraced by es: 9:15 a.m. Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- a compassionate congregation that is all-inclusive. ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community service: every We’re at the corner of Hammock and Hope. Choir and Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; Bible studies Monday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde, Please support the above businesses. They have made this page possible. every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Nathan Madrid. throughout the week. 471-1999; sebringemmanu- elucc.com. B8 | NEWS-SUN | Sunday, April 13, 2014 www.newssun.com BOOKS

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Get the paper 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A than the property owner as of the date of the 33870, Highlands County, Florida at 11:00 ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CURVE OT THE LEFT HAVING FOR ITS ELE- Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty AM on the 25th day of April, 2014, the fol- at no cost to you, to the provision of certain PROBATE DIVISION MENTS A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2 DEGREES (60) days after the sale. lowing described property as set forth in said assistance. Please contact the Office of the File No.: 282014CP000025PCAXMX 46 MINUTES 31 SECONDS AND A RADIUS SIGNED this 3rd day of April, 2014. Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within Division Probate OF 1100.0 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 53.28 ROBERT GERMAINE LOT 6829 AND LOT 6830, OF AVON PARK two (2) working days of your receipt of this IN RE: ESTATE OF FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT LAKES UNIT NO. 21, ACCORDING TO THE (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice SETH I. BLIVEN, pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a By: /s/ Toni Kopp MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- Deceased. case pending in said Court, the style of Deputy Clerk PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 16, OF THE PUBLIC ida Relay Service 711. To file response NOTICE TO CREDITORS which is indicated above. April 13, 20, 2014 RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLOR- please contact Highlands County Clerk of (Summary Administration) Any person or entity claiming an interest IDA. Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR in the surplus, if any, resulting from the fore- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT A/K/A 3181 W XAVIER RD AVON PARK FL 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: closure sale, other than the property owner FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 33825-9488 (863) 402-6664. You are hereby notified that an Order of as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a PROBATE DIVISION Any person claiming an interest in the sur- Albertelli Law delivered to you! Summary Administration has been entered in claim on same with the Clerk of Court within FILE NO. PC 14-122 plus from the sale, if any, other than the Attorney for Plaintiff the estate of SETH I. BLIVEN, deceased, File 60 days after the foreclosure sale. Division property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- P.O. Box 23028 Number 282014CP000025PCAXMX, by the WITNESS my hand and official seal of IN RE: ESTATE OF dens must file a claim within 60 days after Tampa, FL 33623 NEWS-SUN •385-6155 Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, said Court this 8th day of April, 2014. MARY L. (Q.) THOMAS the sale. (813)221-4743 Probate Division, the address of which is AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you Deceased. Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 27th (813)221-9171 facsimile 590 South Commerce Ave. Sebring, Florida are a person with a disability who needs any NOTICE TO CREDITORS day of March, 2014. eService: [email protected] 33870-3867; that the decedent's date of accommodation in order to participate in this The administration of the estate of MARY Clerk of the Circuit Court NR-015822F01 death was November 26, 2013; that the proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to L. (Q.) THOMAS, deceased, whose date of Highlands County, Florida April 6, 13, 2013 total value of the estate is $1,000.00 and you, to the provision of certain assistance. death was December 1, 2013, is pending in By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak 1000 that the names and addresses of those to Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF POLICY ADOPTION Announcements whom it has been assigned by such order ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bar- Florida, Probate Division, the address of If you are a person with a disability who SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE DISTRICT are: tow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, needs any accommodation in order to par- BOARD OF TRUSTEES Name Address 7 days before your scheduled court appear- FL 33870. The names and addresses of the ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, The following policy will be considered for CHRIS ELLEN BLIVEN 163 Galleon Lane ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- personal representatives and the personal at no cost to you, to the provision of certain adoption at the regular Board meeting to be Legals 1050 Codjoe Key, Florida 33042 tification if the time before the scheduled representative's attorney are set forth assistance. Please contact the Office of the held Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 6:00 GEORGE D. BLIVEN court appearance is less than 7 days; if you below. Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within p.m. at the Highlands Campus at 600 W. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT MARGARET E. GRANDEE are hearing impaired, call 711. All creditors of the decedent and other two (2) working days of your receipt of this College Drive, Avon Park, FL. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT persons having claims or demands against (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice Policy Implementation: Proposed new policy. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT: By: /s/ Toni Kopp decedent's estate on whom a copy of this impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- Policy 1.18 Substance Abuse Testing CIVIL DIVISION All creditors of the estate of the decedent Deputy Clerk notice is required to be served must file ida Relay Service 711. To file response For addition information, interested parties CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000286 and persons having claims or demands (COURT SEAL) their claims with this court WITHIN THE please contact Highlands County Clerk of may visit the college website at www.south- Nationstar Mortgage LLC against the estate of the decedent other than 281229 LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL florida.edu/trustees, or contact the Office of Plaintiff, those for whom provision for full payment April 13, 20, 2014 THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: the President, South Florida State College at -vs.- was made in the Order of Summary Admin- OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE (863) 402-6664. 600 West College Drive, Avon Park, FL David D. DeGrange a/k/a David DeGrange; istration must file their claims with this court OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Albertelli Law 33825. Andrea C. West a/k/a Andrea West; Bank of WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN All other creditors of the decedent and Attorney for Plaintiff IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY America, National Association; SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA other persons having claims or demands P.O. Box 23028 DECISION MADE BY THE DISTRICT BOARD Unknown Parties in Possession #1, PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND against decedent's estate must file their Tampa, FL 33623 OF TRUSTEES WITH RESPECT TO ANY If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS (813)221-4743 MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, through, under and against the above named IN THE CIRCUIT COURT BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST (813)221-9171 facsimile THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. eService: [email protected] THE PROCEEDINGS, AND MAY NEED TO EN- or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE NR-001221F01 SURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, CASE NUMBER: 13000927GCAXMX DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION April 6, 13, 2013 PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown LUIS F. CELAYA, The date of first publication of this Notice 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE INCLUDED THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE Parties in Possession #2, If living, and all Plaintiff, is April 13, 2014. WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. Unknown Parties claiming by, through, un- -vs- Person Giving Notice: NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 600 West College Drive, der and against the above named not known JESUS S. FONSECA, NORA ELIA /s/ Chris Ellen Bliven SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Avon Park, Florida 33825-9356 to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown FONSECA, a/k/a NORA FONSECA, 163 Galleon Lane (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE CIVIL ACTION 863-453-6661 Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Codjoe Key, FL 33042 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000119 AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Attorney for Person Giving Notice: The date of first publication of this Notice DIVISION: INSTITUTION or Other Claimants and HELAIDA SALINA, as mother and ABRAMS BERGER, P.A. is April 6, 2014. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF Defendant(s). next friend of BENIGNO MARTINEZ /s/ Terry Abrams Berger Personal Representatives: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS NOTICE OF SALE SLAINAS, a minor. TERRY ABRAMS BERGER, ESQ. KATHRYN LOUISE THOMAS BARBER Plaintiff, April 11, 13, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Defendants. Attorney for Petitioner 10306 South 300 West vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Order dated November 21, 2013, entered in NOTICE OF SALE Florida Bar Number: 046000 Pendleton, Indiana 46064 SANDRA W. UPCHURCH, et al, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Civil Case No. 2012-CA-000286 of the Cir- Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a 3860A Sheridan Street Defendant(s). IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA cuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and final decree of foreclosure entered in the Hollywood, Florida 33021 LINDA ANNE THOMAS RUNYON NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Na- above-styled cause in the Circuit Court of Telephone: (954) 921-4489 22507 Sierra Lake Court PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000553 tionstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff and David D. Highlands County, Florida, I will sell the prop- Fax: (954) 335-0955 Katy, TX 77494 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final DIVISION: DeGrange a/k/a David DeGrange are defen- erty situated in Highlands County, Florida, E-Mail: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representatives: Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 26, LPP MORTGAGE LTD., dant(s), I, Clerk of Court, ROBERT W. GER- described as: Secondary E-Mail: PAMELA T. KARLSON 2014, and entered in Case No. Plaintiff, MAINE, will sell to the highest and best bid- PARCEL 1: [email protected] Florida Bar Number: 0017957 28-2013-CA-000119 of the Circuit Court of vs. der for cash, AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY Lot 17, a portion of Tract 8, Block 6, SUN 'N April 13, 20, 2014 301 Dal Hall Boulevard the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- KIMBERLY A. SMITH, et al, ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- LAKES ESTATES ACRES, SECTION 27, Lake Placid, FL 33852 lands County, Florida in which JPMorgan Defendant(s). LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT according to the map or plat thereof as Telephone: (863)465-5033 Chase Bank, National Association, is the NOTICE OF SALE 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SE- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 24, of the Fax: (863) 465-6022 Plaintiff and Sandra Upchurch, Sandra W. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 BRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 A.M., April 25, CASE NO.: GC-10-000684 Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, E-Mail: [email protected] Upchurch a/k/a Sandra Upchurch, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final 2014, the following described property as BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. being more particularly described as the April 6, 13, 2014 Housing Finance Corporation, Las Villas Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 26, set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: Plaintiff, North 70 feet of the South 140 feet of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Community Association, Inc., Lawrence E. 2014, and entered in Case No. LOT 34, BLOCK 69, SEBRING COUNTRY vs. West 138.50 feet of Tract 8. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Upchurch also known as Lawrence Up- 28-2013-CA-000553 of the Circuit Court of ESTATES SECTION THREE, ACCORDING TO ESTATE OF PAUL THOMAS, ET AL., and IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA church, Tenant #1, Tenant #2, The Unknown the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT Defendants. Lot 18, a portion of Tract 8, Block 6, SUN 'N CIVIL ACTION Spouse of Sandra W. Upchurch also known lands County, Florida in which LPP Mortgage BOOK 9, PAGE 6, PUBLIC RECORDS OF AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE LAKES ESTATES ACRES, SECTION 27, CASE NO.: 282012CA001020GCAXMX as Sandra Upchurch, Tiki Financial Services, Ltd., is the Plaintiff and Kimberly A. Smith, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE is hereby given that the under- according to the map or plat thereof as DIVISION: Inc., are defendants, the Highlands County Bank of America, N.A., Michael J. Smith, ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 24, of the JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the high- Tenant #1, Tenant #2, The Unknown Spouse THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, County, Florida, will on the 6th day of May, Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, est and best bidder for cash in/on the Jury of Kimberly A. Smith, are defendants, the OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in the being more particularly described as the Plaintiff, Assembly Room in the basement, Highlands Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the South 70 feet of the West 138.50 feet of vs. County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce will sell to the highest and best bidder for FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 Tract 8. ELIZABETH L. BENNETT, et al, Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, Highlands cash in/on the Jury Assembly Room in the SALE. South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at TOGETHER WITH the 1981 Doublewide Defendant(s). County, Florida at 11:00 AM on the 25th day basement, Highlands County Courthouse, If you are a person with a disability who 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at public Mobile Home, ID Numbers NOTICE OF SALE of April, 2014, the following described prop- 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL needs any accommodation in order to par- outcry to the highest and best bidder for GDOCFL45807306A and PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 erty as set forth in said Final Judgment of 33870, Highlands County, Florida at 11:00 ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, cash, the following-described property situ- GDOCFL45807306B and Title Numbers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Foreclosure: AM on the 25th day of April, 2014, the fol- at no cost to you, to the provision of certain ate in Highlands County, Florida: 43515233 and 43508669 Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 26, LOT 70B, LAS VILLAS AT KENILWORTH, AC- lowing described property as set forth in said assistance. Please contact Court Administra- LOT 4 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 18 AND ALSO 2014, and entered in Case No. CORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, Final Judgment of Foreclosure: tion at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, 19, IN BLOCK 6, OF VENETIAN VILLAGE (RE- PARCEL 3: 282012CA001020GCAXMX of the Circuit AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 3, LOT 2, BLOCK 526, SEBRING SHORES ADDI- Florida 33870, telephone (863) 534-4690, VISED), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF Tract 30, HARRIS'S SUN 'N LAKES MOBILE Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS TION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, within two (2) working days of receipt of this AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 12, ESTATES, according to the plat thereof as Highlands County, Florida in which JPMor- COUNTY, FLORIDA. AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 124, Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 67, of the gan Chase Bank, National Association, is the A/K/A 1424 LAS VILLAS BLVD SEBRING FL OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS call 1-800-955-8771. COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Plaintiff and Elizabeth L. Bennett also known 33870-1605 COUNTY, FLORIDA. ROBERT W. GERMAINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE TOGETHER WITH a 1972 DELTA Doublewide as Elizabeth L. Crews also known as Eliza- Any person claiming an interest in the sur- A/K/A 1232 LAKEVIEW DR SEBRING FL CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4, IN BLOCK Mobile Home, ID Numbers 1645A and beth Louise Crews, Capital One Bank (USA), plus from the sale, if any, other than the 33870-7946 Highlands County, Florida 6; THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 32 MIN- 1645B and Title Numbers 5233292 and N.A., Howard E. Bennett III, Tenant #1 also property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- Any person claiming an interest in the sur- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak UTES 46 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 5233291. known as Robert Gillis, Tenant #2 also dens must file a claim within 60 days after plus from the sale, if any, other than the Deputy Clerk of Court 101.0 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE at public sale, to the highest and best bidder known as Jessica Gillis, The Unknown the sale. property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room located Spouse of Elizabeth L. Bennett also known Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 27th dens must file a claim within 60 days after SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP FOR ITS ELEMENTS A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2 in the basement of the Highlands County as Elizabeth L. Crews also known as Eliza- day of March, 2014. the sale. 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 31 SECONDS AND A Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce beth Louise Crews, are defendants, the Clerk of the Circuit Court Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 27th Boca Raton, Florida 33431 RADIUS OF 999.0 FEET A DISTANCE OF Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, in accor- Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court Highlands County, Florida day of March, 2014. (561)998-6700 48.39 FEET; THENCE NORTH 13 DEGREES dance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes will sell to the highest and best bidder for By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Clerk of the Circuit Court (561) 998-6707 46 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST A DIS- (2008), at 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 6th day cash in/on the Jury Assembly Room in the Deputy Clerk Highlands County, Florida 10-210281 FC01 CXE TANCE OF 101.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY of May, 2014. basement, Highlands County Courthouse, If you are a person with a disability who By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak April 6, 13, 2014 RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HILLCREST STREET; NOTICE: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL needs any accommodation in order to par- Deputy Clerk B10 | NEWS-SUN | Sunday, April 13, 2014 www.newssun.com

1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals If you are a person with a disability who IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SURPLUS STATE LAND needs any accommodation in order to par- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HIGHLANDS COUNTY S/T/R: 26/34S/28E ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, COMMERCIAL BLDG on .34 acres+/- at no cost to you, to the provision of certain IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY 1205 US 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870 assistance. Please contact the Office of the CIVIL DIVISION PID#C-26-34-28-020-0000-0060 Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within CASE NO. 28-2009-CA-001677-XXAX-MX Sold by quitclaim dead ``AS IS,'' ``WHERE IS'' two (2) working days of your receipt of this SUNTRUST BANK For complete bid and terms: (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice Plaintiff, C.J.Parks/DEP 850-245-2699 or impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- vs. Mike Millard/CBRE 561-346-2382 ida Relay Service 711. To file response ROSS CANRIGHT, et al. Bid Deadline MAY 6, 2014 10:30 a.m. EDT please contact Highlands County Clerk of Defendant(s). Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL NOTICE OF SALE 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT (863) 402-6664. Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure en- FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Albertelli Law tered in the above-styled cause, in the PROBATE DIVISION Attorney for Plaintiff Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I FILE NO. PC 14-137 P.O. Box 23028 will sell the property located in HIGHLANDS Division Probate Tampa, FL 33623 County, Florida, described as: IN RE: ESTATE OF (813)221-4743 LOT 72, BLOCK F, SILVER FOX RANCH, JAMES P. PATTON (813)221-9171 facsimile ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- Deceased. eService: [email protected] CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 41, OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS NR-019862F01 THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS The administration of the estate of April 6, 13, 2013 COUNTY, FLORIDA. JAMES P. PATTON, deceased, whose date TO INCLUDE A: of death was March 3, 2014, whose last IN THE CIRCUIT COURT known address was 9241 Markland Lane, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1989 CLAY VIN CLFL91287A TITLE #0048694008 Sebring, Florida 33875, is pending in the IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, CIVIL ACTION 1989 CLAY VIN CLFL91287B TITLE #0048669820 Probate Division, the address of which is CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000091 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, DIVISION: Property address: 5725 DERBY LN, SE- BRING, FL 33875 Florida 33870. The names and addresses of JPMC SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC the personal representative and the personal F/K/A WM SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, In the Jury Assembly Room in the representative's attorney are set forth Plaintiff, below. vs. basement of Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, All creditors of the decedent and other KENNETH RAY TAYLOR, et al, persons having claims or demands against Defendant(s). Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M. on May 6, 2014. decedent's estate on whom a copy of this NOTICE OF SALE notice is required to be served must file PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the their claims with this court WITHIN THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 26, property owner as of the date of the lis pendents, must file a claim within 60 days THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE 2014, and entered in Case No. OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE 28-2013-CA-000091 of the Circuit Court of after the sale. Witness, my hand and seal of this court OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- All other creditors of the decedent and lands County, Florida in which JPMC Spe- on the 3rd day of April, 2014. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK other persons having claims or demands cialty Mortgage LLC f/k/a WM Specialty against decedent's estate must file their Mortgage LLC, is the Plaintiff and Kenneth CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Toni Kopp claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS Ray Taylor, are defendants, the Highlands AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who TION OF THIS NOTICE. the highest and best bidder for cash in/on ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE the Jury Assembly Room in the basement, needs assistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts Sys- TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, tem, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Highlands County, Florida at 11:00 AM on NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME the 25th day of April, 2014, the following (voice), (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM described property as set forth in said Final FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE Judgment of Foreclosure: in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE NORTH 170 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 43, The date of first publication of this Notice LESS THE EAST 60 FEET THEREOF, TOWN prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service is April 6, 2014. OF AVON PARK, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP Attorney for Personal Representative: 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, HIGHLANDS that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service. JOHN K. MCCLURE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Attorney for Personal Representative A/K/A 24 EAST WALNUT STREET, AVON 141171 dcs April 13, 20, 2014 Florida Bar Number: 286958 PARK, FL 33825 211 South Ridgewood Drive Any person claiming an interest in the sur- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Sebring, FL 33870 plus from the sale, if any, other than the FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Telephone: (863) 402-1888 property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- PROBATE DIVISION Fax: (863) 402-2436 dens must file a claim within 60 days after FILE NO. PC 13-485 E-Mail: [email protected] the sale. Division Secondary E-Mail: [email protected] Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 27th IN RE: ESTATE OF day of March, 2014. ROBERT W. HALE Person Giving Notice: Clerk of the Circuit Court Deceased. Candace S. Payne, Personal Representative Highlands County, Florida NOTICE TO CREDITORS 9314 Payne Road By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak The administration of the estate of Rob- Sebring, FL 33852 Deputy Clerk ert W. Hale, deceased, whose date of death April 6, 13, 2014 If you are a person with a disability who was August 21st, 2013, is pending in the needs any accommodation in order to par- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Probate Division, the address of which at no cost to you, to the provision of certain PROBATE DIVISION is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL assistance. Please contact the Office of the FILE NO. PC 14-129 33870. The names and addresses of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within Division Probate personal representatives and the personal two (2) working days of your receipt of this IN RE: ESTATE OF representative's attorney are set forth be- (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice INEZ DECKER low. impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- Deceased. All creditors of the decedent and other ida Relay Service 711. To file response NOTICE TO CREDITORS persons having claims or demands against please contact Highlands County Clerk of The administration of the estate of decedent's estate on whom a copy of this Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL INEZ DECKER, deceased, whose date of notice is required to be served must file 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: death was January 10, 2014, and whose their claims with this court WITHIN THE (863) 402-6664. social security number is XXX-XX-9637, is LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Albertelli Law pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE Attorney for Plaintiff County, Florida, Probate Division, the ad- OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE P.O. Box 23028 dress of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Tampa, FL 33623 Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and ad- All other creditors of the decedent and (813)221-4743 dresses of the personal representative and other persons having claims or demands (813)221-9171 facsimile the personal representative's attorney are set against decedent's estate must file their eService: [email protected] forth below. claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS NR-10-55982 All creditors of the decedent and other AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- April 6, 13, 2013 persons having claims or demands against TION OF THIS NOTICE. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT decedent's estate on whom a copy of this ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT notice is required to be served must file TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA their claims with this court WITHIN THE 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE CIVIL ACTION LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. CASE NO.: 282012CA000619GCAXMX THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS DIVISION: OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, All other creditors of the decedent and DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Plaintiff, other persons having claims or demands The date of first publication of this Notice vs. against decedent's estate must file their is April 6th, 2014. THERESA BROWN claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS Personal Representative: A/K/A THERESA L. BROWN, et al, AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Warren R. Hale Defendant(s). PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. 248 Tope Road NOTICE OF SALE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE Lake Placid, FL 33852 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, IN J. TIMOTHY SHEEHAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA SHEEHAN & CELAYA, P.A. Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 26, PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Attorneys for Personal Representative 2014, and entered in Case No. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS 300 DAL HALL BLVD. 282012CA000619GCAXMX of the Circuit SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE By: /s/ J. Timothy Sheehan Highlands County, Florida in which JPMor- DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Telephone: (863)465-1551 gan Chase Bank, National Association, is the The date of first publication of this Notice Florida Bar No. 184165 Plaintiff and Theresa Brown a/k/a Theresa L. is April 13, 2014. April 6, 13, 2014 Brown, Any And All Unknown Parties Claim- Personal Representative: /s/ Adeline G. Rukavina ing By, Through, Under, And Against The IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 450 Swan Drive Herein Named Individual Defendant(s) Who FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Sebring, Florida 33875 Are Not Known To Be Dead Or Alive, PROBATE DIVISION Attorney for Personal Representative: Whether Said Unknown Parties May Claim FILE NO. PC 14-104 /s/ David F. Lanier An Interest As Spouses, Heirs, Devisees, Division E-Mail Address: [email protected] Grantees, or Other Claimants, are defen- IN RE: ESTATE OF Florida Bar No. 045399 dants, the Highlands County Clerk of the Cir- ROBERT F.TAYLOR a/k/a DAVID F. LANIER cuit Court will sell to the highest and best ROBERT FRANKLIN TAYLOR P.O. Box 400 bidder for cash in/on the Jury Assembly Deceased. Avon Park, Florida 33826-0400 Room in the basement, Highlands County NOTICE TO CREDITORS Telephone: (863)453-4457 Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, The administration of the estate of Rob- April 13, 20, 2014 Sebring, FL 33870, Highlands County, Flor- ert F. Taylor a/k/a Robert Franklin Taylor, ida at 11:00 AM on the 25th day of April, deceased, whose date of death was January REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR 2014, the following described property as 30th, 2014, is pending in the Circuit Court Recreation Center Playground Drainage set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclo- for Highlands County, Florida, Probate and Expansion sure: Division, the address of which is 430 S. RFP No. 14-03 LOTS 13358, 13359, 13373 AND 13374, Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The OF AVON PARK LAKES UNIT NO. 42, AC- names and addresses of the personal repre- The Sun ‘n Lake of Sebring Improvement CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- sentatives and the personal representative's District hereby requests proposals from CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 89, OF THE attorney are set forth below. interested underground contractors to PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, All creditors of the decedent and other provide material and installation of drainage FLORIDA. persons having claims or demands against improvements and playground preparation A/K/A 1641 W BATAVIA RD, AVON PARK, FL decedent's estate on whom a copy of this as described in the specification and draw- 33825 notice is required to be served must file ings. The District intends to select one Any person claiming an interest in the sur- their claims with this court WITHIN THE supplying firm from the Request for Propos- plus from the sale, if any, other than the LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF als (RFPs) to install the underground and site property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE work portion of the project as specified in dens must file a claim within 60 days after OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE the Specifications section of the bid pack- the sale. OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. age. The installation will be behind the exist- Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 27th All other creditors of the decedent and ing recreation complex located at 3500 day of March, 2014. other persons having claims or demands Edgewater Drive in Sebring, Fl. Clerk of the Circuit Court against decedent's estate must file their Specifications can be found at Highlands County, Florida claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS www.snldistrict.org. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- Requested equipment and work shall be Deputy Clerk TION OF THIS NOTICE. installed for the District and ready for service If you are a person with a disability who ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE prior to June 27th, 2014. needs any accommodation in order to par- TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE There will be a MANDATORY pre-bid meet- at no cost to you, to the provision of certain WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ing April 22, 2014 at 9:00am at the Sun ‘n assistance. Please contact the Office of the NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS Lake Community Center, 3500 Edgewater Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO Drive, Sebring, FL 33872. two (2) working days of your receipt of this (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Sealed proposals may be hand delivered or impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- The date of first publication of this Notice mailed to the District office located at 5306 ida Relay Service 711. To file response is April 6th, 2014. Sun ‘n Lake Blvd., Sebring, FL 33872, please contact Highlands County Clerk of Personal Representative: Proposal for Recreation Center Playground Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL Ida Elizabeth Heller Drainage and Expansion, RFP No. 14-03, 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: 1554 Lake Clay Drive Attention: Tenille Drury-Smith, Community (863) 402-6664. Lake Placid, FL 33852 Services Director, by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Albertelli Law J. TIMOTHY SHEEHAN May 15th, 2014. Proposers must provide Attorney for Plaintiff SHEEHAN & CELAYA, P.A. three (3) copies of their proposal. Award will P.O. Box 23028 Attorneys for Personal Representative be based on Best Value. Tampa, FL 33623 300 DAL HALL BLVD. (813)221-4743 LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 The District reserves the right to accept or (813)221-9171 facsimile By: /s/ J. Timothy Sheehan reject any or all proposals and to re-advertise eService: [email protected] Telephone: (863)465-1551 for proposals when deemed in the best NR-11-94351 Florida Bar No. 184165 interest of the District. April 6, 13, 2013 April 6, 13, 2014 April 13, 20, 2014 www.newssun.com Sunday, April 13, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | B11

1050 Legals NOTICE OF SALE: AA Storage of Highlands County @ 3214 Spinks Road, Sebring, will hold a sale of your personal belongings for non-payment of rent after April 21, 2014. Name and unit numbers are as follows: LEONARD WESTPHAL Unit #28 & 93 JAMES T. COX Unit #58 April 13, 20, 2014

Highlands 1055 County Legals ************************************* **** HIGHLANDS COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES ************************************* **** The following legal notices are from the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners and are being published in the font, size, and leading as per their specifications.

NOTICE OF INTERNET AUCTION START DATE: April 14, 2014 at 8:00 AM END DATE: April 21, 2014 at 8:00 AM LOCATION: GOVDEALS.COM

Pursuant to Florida Statutes and Sebring City Council policies, the City of Sebring, Sebring, Florida has declared various items as surplus property and have therefore authorized an Internet Auction to be conducted for the purpose of disposing said property. 1 - Tank, Steel, 10,000 gallon hydro-pnematic 1 - Tank, Steel, 30,000 gallon hydro-pnematic

For further information on these items please contact Jay Angell, Water Production Supervisor, at 863.471.5113 or [email protected]

Note: all property will be sold on as “as is”, “where is” basis. The City of Sebring reserves the right to add or delete items from GovDeals’ website at anytime during the Internet bidding dates above. Kirk Zimmerman, CPPB Purchasing Agent City of Sebring, Florida April 11, 13, 2014

Sebring Airport Authority and Sebring Regional Airport & Industrial Park Community Redevelopment Agency Special Board Meeting Notice April 21, 2014

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sebring Airport Authority’s Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting Monday, April 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm. The Meeting will be held in the Hendricks Field Center of the Airside Center located at 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870. The Sebring Regional Airport and Industrial Park Community Redevelop- ment Agency Meeting will be held immediately following the Sebring Airport Authority’s Board Meeting.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board at such meeting or hearing, he will need a verbatim record of the proceedings, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Sebring Airport Authority also gives notice the Chairman of the Board is authorized to cancel or postpone any scheduled meeting by directing the Executive Director to so inform all Board Members, the press and any other necessary parties.

Sebring Airport Authority does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Board’s functions including one’s access to, participation in, employment of, or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disability Act should contact Beverly K. Glarner, Sebring Airport Authority, at 863.655.6444 x 120.

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Five-Day forecast for Highlands County National Forecast for April 13 TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Partly sunny with a shower Clouds and sun with a Mainly cloudy, t-storms Partly sunny with t-storms Mostly cloudy, t-storms in spots shower possible possible possible 85° / 66° 88° / 71° 86° / 66° 84° / 65° 86° / 66° Winds: E at 8-16 mph Winds: SSE at 6-12 mph Winds: SW at 7-14 mph Winds: ENE at 4-8 mph Winds: ENE at 6-12 mph

Jacksonville Pensacola 80/62 76/66 Tallahassee 84/61 Almanac Temperature Apalachicola Readings at Archbold Biological Station in Lake Placid 77/64 High Tuesday ...... 81° Gainesville Low Tuesday ...... 49° 83/61 High Wednesday ...... 77° Daytona Beach Regional Summary 80/67 Low Wednesday ...... 45° Ocala High Thursday ...... 81° Partly sunny today with a shower in places. Partly cloudy tonight. Clouds and sun tomorrow with a shower. Tuesday: 84/62 Low Thursday ...... 51° Shown are noon postions of weather systems and precipitation. Heat Index mostly cloudy with a couple of showers and thunder- Temperature bands are highs for the day. storms possible. For 3 p.m. today Orlando Relative humidity ...... 49% 83/66 Expected air temperature ...... 84° National Summary Makes it feel like ...... 86° A low pressure system in Michigan with a trailing cold front stretching down into the central Plains will bring rain Barometer from Nebraska into the northern Great Lakes today. Severe weather will break out in eastern Texas, Oklahoma, and Tuesday ...... 29.96 Avon Park Clearwater Tampa Arkansas. Unseasonably warm temperatures will soar into the mid-Atlantic from the Southeast. Westerly winds Wednesday ...... 30.18 86/65 84/70 84/67 will bring spotty showers to Florida. Snow will fall across the eastern Rockies where several inches of snow will Thursday ...... 30.18 Winter Haven accumulate. The Southwest will remain unseasonably warm and dry. Precipitation Sebring 84/66 Tuesday ...... 0.36” 85/66 St. Petersburg U.S. Cities Wednesday ...... 0.00” 84/70 Lorida Okeechobee Today Mon. Tue. Today Mon. Tue. Thursday ...... 0.00” 84/68 Sarasota City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Month to date ...... 0.38” Lake Placid 83/67 81/70 Year to date ...... 7.39” 86/65 Albuquerque 75/38/pc 58/42/s 72/48/pc Los Angeles 65/53/pc 79/58/pc 75/56/pc Brighton Atlanta 80/59/s 70/55/t 63/44/r Louisville 78/60/c 66/36/r 52/34/pc 83/68 Baltimore 80/57/s 79/56/pc 63/38/r Memphis 78/63/pc 65/38/t 57/40/s Fort Myers West Palm Beach Birmingham 82/63/s 75/48/t 61/42/pc Milwaukee 52/34/r 44/26/c 41/29/pc Tides 86/68 83/74 Boston 70/52/pc 71/50/pc 65/35/r Minneapolis 48/26/r 40/26/pc 46/31/pc Charlotte 80/57/s 73/60/t 68/40/r Nashville 80/63/pc 69/41/r 53/36/pc Readings at St. Petersburg Cheyenne 29/16/sn 46/28/s 62/33/pc New Orleans 78/69/c 80/54/t 67/50/s High ...... 1:50 a.m. Chicago 64/38/r 45/28/r 44/28/pc New York City 72/57/pc 74/55/pc 63/38/r Low ...... 7:37 a.m. Cleveland 74/56/c 67/33/r 39/28/c Norfolk 78/59/pc 74/61/pc 72/43/r High ...... 1:41 p.m. Venus Fort Lauderdale Shown is today’s Columbus 81/57/pc 71/36/r 46/31/c Oklahoma City 81/40/t 54/31/pc 67/40/s Low ...... 8:17 p.m. 86/65 84/75 weather. Temperatures Naples Dallas 80/50/t 59/36/pc 66/44/s Philadelphia 79/58/s 78/55/pc 64/37/r Readings at Palm Beach are today’s highs and 85/68 Denver 35/20/r 51/29/s 67/35/pc Phoenix 88/65/s 87/64/s 91/66/s High ...... 8:07 a.m. tonight’s lows. Detroit 73/54/t 56/29/r 44/27/c Pittsburgh 81/58/pc 76/39/t 45/28/r Low ...... 1:45 a.m. Miami Harrisburg 81/56/s 78/55/pc 58/32/r Portland, ME 57/46/c 67/48/pc 57/29/r High ...... 8:35 p.m. Farm Report Water Restrictions Honolulu 83/72/pc 83/71/s 84/71/s Portland, OR 71/44/pc 70/44/pc 58/43/pc Low ...... 2:01 p.m. 85/75 Partly sunny today with a shower in places. • Even addresses may water on Thursday and Houston 81/67/t 73/47/t 69/45/s Raleigh 80/58/s 76/61/pc 72/41/r Lake Levels Winds east 8-16 mph. Expect 6-10 hours of Sunday. Indianapolis 76/50/c 57/30/r 48/30/pc Rochester 79/54/sh 78/39/t 45/24/r sunshine with a 40% chance of precipitation Jackson, MS 80/65/pc 74/46/t 61/37/s St. Louis 76/45/t 48/31/c 58/36/pc Readings as of 7 a.m. yesterday and average relative humidity 65%. • Odd addresses may water on Wednesday Kansas City 63/35/r 48/29/c 63/39/s San Francisco 64/53/pc 65/51/pc 62/50/pc Lake Jackson ...... 78.36’ and Saturday. Lexington 80/59/pc 70/37/r 48/30/c Seattle 65/42/pc 65/42/pc 56/42/sh Lake Okeechobee ...... 13.37’ Little Rock 76/59/t 62/36/t 61/40/s Wash., DC 81/61/s 77/57/pc 65/38/r Normal ...... 14.51’ Weather History • All watering should take place before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Key West Five inches of snow thwarted plans for open- 83/76 World Cities UV Index Today ing day of the major league baseball season in ™ Today Mon. Tue. Today Mon. Tue. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, Boston on April 13, 1933. Snow has fallen on Florida Cities the greater the need for eye and skin protection. the Massachusetts coast as late as May. Today Mon. Tue. Today Mon. Tue. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Acapulco 90/69/s 88/69/s 88/71/pc London 64/43/pc 61/41/pc 59/42/pc Cape Coral 85/67/pc 86/71/pc 85/67/t Miami 85/75/pc 86/76/pc 87/73/t Athens 66/54/pc 67/52/pc 70/54/s Montreal 55/50/r 75/43/r 46/23/r Sun and Moon Clearwater 84/70/s 85/71/pc 81/68/t Okeechobee 81/70/pc 84/72/pc 85/68/t Beirut 69/54/pc 70/59/pc 72/61/c Moscow 52/37/c 48/40/sh 54/41/sh Today Monday Coral Springs 84/73/sh 86/74/pc 87/72/t Orlando 83/66/pc 87/69/sh 85/65/t Berlin 58/42/c 51/35/r 55/33/sh Nice 66/57/pc 69/55/pc 68/57/s Ottawa 63/46/r 71/34/r 46/24/sn Sunrise 7:05 a.m. 7:04 a.m. Daytona Beach 80/67/pc 82/69/pc 82/63/t Pembroke Pines 85/73/pc 87/75/pc 88/73/t Bermuda 69/65/s 70/67/s 73/68/pc Calgary 37/27/c 51/30/s 38/21/sn Quebec 45/43/sn 66/41/r 43/23/r Sunset 7:48 p.m. 7:49 p.m. Ft. Laud. Bch 84/75/pc 86/77/pc 87/73/t St. Augustine 77/66/s 79/69/pc 78/62/t Dublin 53/38/c 54/40/pc 55/42/pc Rio de Janeiro 86/74/c 77/72/r 76/72/r Moonrise 6:33 p.m. 7:28 p.m. Fort Myers 86/68/pc 87/71/pc 85/68/t St. Petersburg 84/70/s 86/70/pc 82/67/t 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Edmonton 36/25/pc 48/27/pc 35/20/c Seoul 72/47/pc 73/46/s 66/44/s Moonset 5:54 a.m. 6:32 a.m. Gainesville 83/61/s 83/66/pc 79/57/t Sarasota 83/67/s 83/71/pc 81/67/t Freeport 81/72/c 82/75/pc 83/76/t Singapore 90/79/t 90/78/t 90/79/t 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; Hollywood 84/73/pc 86/75/pc 87/73/t Tallahassee 84/61/s 81/64/sh 74/49/r Geneva 67/39/pc 69/41/pc 69/37/s Sydney 73/56/sh 73/55/pc 72/58/sh 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme Full Last New First Homestead AFB 83/73/pc 85/74/pc 86/72/t Tampa 84/67/s 86/69/pc 81/63/t Havana 89/65/pc 91/69/s 91/67/t Toronto 68/51/t 68/32/t 41/22/sn Forecasts and graphics provided by Jacksonville 80/62/s 80/67/pc 77/56/t W. Palm Bch 83/74/sh 84/74/pc 85/73/t Hong Kong 85/73/pc 80/70/pc 78/71/pc Vancouver 58/42/pc 61/44/pc 56/42/sh Key West 83/76/pc 83/77/pc 84/76/t Winter Haven 84/66/s 87/71/pc 83/66/t AccuWeather, Inc. ©2014 Jerusalem 66/48/pc 69/54/pc 72/57/c Vienna 62/48/sh 65/39/r 55/39/sh Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow Johannesburg 67/51/c 68/51/pc 73/51/s Warsaw 57/42/sh 47/35/r 49/32/sh Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 May 6 ﬂ urries, sn-snow, i-ice. Kiev 51/43/sh 56/45/pc 52/36/sh Winnipeg 30/12/sf 25/10/sf 24/13/c

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