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News-Sun staff Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Partly sunny, Investigators have identified the Suspects’ ages are 46, 18 and 13 and the Lake Placid Police depart- pretty comfy three people they say shot out win- ment for doing such a quick and dows at more than 70 locations ble for the vandalism in custody. multiple counts of shooting into a High Low exceptional job,” said Lora Todd, around the county over the weekend. Michael W. Brown, 46, of 3216 building, grand theft of fire extin- whose Dogtown USA location in What motivated two men and a boy Baxter Ave., in Sebring; 18-year-old guishers and felony criminal mis- downtown Sebring was one of the 84 60 to drive the length of Highlands Cody S. Dayfert, of Zolfo Springs; chief. Additional charges — many of businesses hit. County and shoot out windows at and a 13-year-old Sebring boy, whose them felonies — are expected to be Complete Forecast “And another thank you to the more than 70 locations last weekend name is being withheld by the News- filed. PAGE A14 Sebring CRA for really helping us is still not clear, but investigators say Sun because of his age, were arrested “First of all, I have to thank the Online they have the three people responsi- Thursday afternoon and charged with Sebring Police Department, the See THREE, A3

SFSC Question: 207 years of living Do you think the County Commission hopefuls has handled the Hunter’s secret Swamp Hammock to visit issue correctly? to making it to 106? ‘Good- campus Yes looking women’ Four finalists 25.5% By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY [email protected] for presidency AVON PARK — One gets the feeling Pern Hunter was a bit of a to take tours rascal when he was young. Asked By SAMANTHA GHOLAR the secret of living to celebrate his No [email protected] 106th birthday he said, “Good-look- AVON PARK — ing women.” Interviews and tours have 74.5% On the other hand, he was married been scheduled for the four to one woman for 74 years. They met candidates for the position of when he worked on the street where she President of South Florida Total votes: 47 lived. He whistled at her whenever she State College. walked by and “it just kind of devel- After the field was nar- This week’s question: oped,” Hunter said, adding they never rowed to the four most quali- Would you vote for had children. “I was too ornery to have fied individuals, the SFSC kids.” Charlie Crist if he ran ‘I was Board of Trustees began His wife is buried in a for governor again? working on the next step, too nearby mausoleum. Hunter which is to introduce the can- Make your voice heard at says he looks forward to ornery to didates to the local communi- lying beside her again. www.newssun.com ty. have In the meantime, he Dr. Marie Gnage, president spends time sitting in his kids’ of the University of West Obituaries wheel chair, basking in the Virginia at Parkersburg, and Arlene Dorman sun. Surrounded by people at PERN husband David will visit Age 99, of Sebring the Royal Care assisted living HUNTER EY SFSC on April 3 and 4; Dr. TUFFL center, he is alert and enjoys PHER velt Elizabeth Norman age 106 RISTO Roose John Holdnak, executive vice reminiscing. Although his sight n by CH Teddy ews-Su riday. 46th chancellor of the Florida Age 88, of Sebring N day F me the is fading, when he smiles, his eyes twinkle. h birth a beca 106t lahom College System, and wife Born in 1907, Hunter grew up in Missouri. His ted his n. Ok Obituaries, Page A5 elebra as bor nter c r he w Terry will visit SFSC on first clear memory is delivering newspapers dur- rn Hu he yea Pe ident t April 8 and 9; Dr. Paul Nagy, ing Word War I while in elementary school. He s pres Index wa special assistant to the presi- worked after classes and on the weekends, saving state. Business A8 dent, strategic planning and $500 in three or four years. He put all his money in analysis at Hillsborough Classifieds A10 the bank and learned an early lesson. What he wanted to do most, Hunter said, was to work on Community College in Community Briefs A2 “The bank went broke and I lost all my money,” he said. trains. He applied for a job, making the waiting list. Tampa, and wife Rebecca His parents relocated the family to Vancouver, Wash., It took almost two years, but he got a job as a helper for Crossword Puzzle B12 will visit SFSC on April 10 where Hunter worked at a variety of occupations — from a the railroad. He made 26 cents an hour. A year later, pro- and 11; and Dr. Thomas Dear Abby B12 job in a shipyard to making work boots. Economic times Leitzel, president of the Editorial & Opinion A4 were rough; jobs were hard to come by and keep. See HUNTER, A7 Technical College of the Horosope B13 Lowcountry in South Lottery Numbers A2 Dennard, 101, honorary Carolina, and wife Nancy Movie Times B2 See SFSC, A3 Pause & Consider B13 grandmother to many Senior Living B6 Sports On TV B2 By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Dennard gave birth to four [email protected] daughters; Daisy is the only living Follow the AVON PARK — Leaor child. Dennard’s husband died 15 News-Sun on Dennard is a well-known years ago, around the same time woman in her neighborhood Dennard was declared legally in Avon Park. Many young- blind. sters who aren’t even related to Though her eyesight is poor, www.twitter.com/thenewssun her have taken her as their hon- Daisy stated that her mother is in and orary grandmother over the all-around good health for some- years, and the years are many. one of her age. Dennard celebrated her 101st “She is blind but everything birthday on March 22. else is pretty good. She has a very “She was born and raised in www.facebook.com/newssun 101 good appetite. She loves to eat. As year old Brady County, Ga. We moved to year Leaor D soon as I walk in the door every- of life w ennard Courtesy De ith fam celebra photo Avon Park 44 years ago,” said nnard w ily and tes ano day she is yelling at me that she’s ov as born friends ther Courtesy photo er 50 g March recently Dennard’s daughter Daisy, 66. g randchi 22, 19 . hungry,” Daisy said with a laugh. Dr. Norm Stephens is retir- randch ldren an 12 and “My father came here way back ildren. d great has Working as a housekeeper at ing in June after 10 years then and he liked it then he came on the job. back and got all of us.” See DENNARD, A7 0990994 01007 Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page A2 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY BRIEFS Special outing for April 10 at the Lake Placid the Traumatic Camp & Conference Brain Injury Group Center. Drug Free Highlands will host a town SEBRING – New hall forum presentation. Beginnings, a support The event is also sponsored group for people dealing by Drug Free Highlands. with traumatic brain injury, Menu selection is coun- will be going on a special try steak meal and full outing. Arrangements have salad bar. Cost is $10 per been made for the group to person. RSVP the chamber ride the tram at the at lpfla.com or 465-4331 Highlands Hammock State on or before Friday. Park on the regular meet- It is important to make ing day, at 10:30 a.m. reservations in order to Thursday. All those in the have appropriate seating group, their family mem- and ample food for guests. bers and friends are invited If unable to make the to go. luncheon after reserving a Everyone is to meet at spot, call the chamber at the Ranger’s Station at 465-4331 no later than 10:30 a.m. or carpool from Friday. Luncheon is open Courtesy photo Astronaut Joseph Acaba answers questions from students Thursday. HALLO at 10 a.m. A count to members only. of attendees is needed so RSVP to HALLO at 385- Balance course 1196 or reply to hal- offers Wednesdays If you want to go to Mars, [email protected]. After the tour, members SEBRING — Behavioral and guests will eat togeth- Health Peer Support Group er, so bring a brown bag will host a course on pay attention in math class picnic lunch to enjoy. Any Balance from 1-2:30 p.m. lawn games are welcome. every Wednesday. It’s a By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY ‘I’d love to go to Mars. That’s a trip I’d students, “I’m not a real This will be the last of the peer to peer support group. [email protected] smart guy, but I went for it. season meetings. The It will take place at the SEBRING — It isn’t often like to take. The reality is it will be You have to like what you group will resume again in Good Shepherd Hospice, students get to meet an hon- your generation that gets to go.’ do.” October. 3003 Herring Ave. (across est-to-goodness NASA astro- He told students, “I’d love The Traumatic Brain from Comcast Cable). Call naut. Joseph Acaba flew on JOSEPH ACABA to go to Mars. That’s a trip Injury Group is sponsored 873-3567 to leave a mes- the STS-119 Discovery mis- astronaut, talking to local students I’d like to take. The reality by Handicapped Americans sage, e-mail balanceheart- sion and in a Soyuz TMA- is it will be your generation Love of Life Organization. [email protected] or visit 04M spacecraft to the that gets to go.” For information call 385- the website at balance- International Space Station bathroom, but students want- space, running a treadmill “The kids loved him,” said 1196, email heartland.weekly.com. where he served as a flight ed to know a lot more. What and lifting weights, and that Debbie Wood, a teacher on [email protected] Facilitators are needed engineer from May 15 to do astronauts eat? they return to Earth a frac- special assignment who or write to HALLO, P.O. for other peer groups. Sept. 17, 2012. Dehydrated food in packets, tion of seconds younger than Box 7082, Sebring, FL arranged the visit. “It began Training will be provided In total, Acaba spent 138 to which water is added. It when they left. 33872. as a special program for our free of charge. gravity-free days circling the sounds terrible, Acaba said, Acaba taught the students migrant students, and then it Earth. but “was not that bad.” that just because an object is grew. We hope to excite Drug Free Founders Garden Born in Puerto Rico and What was the difference weightless without gravity, it interest in science, technolo- Highlands hosts raised in California, Acaba between the American shut- still has substance, or mass. Club sponsors Yard gy, engineering and math.” town forum Tour studied geology in college, tle and the Russian Soyuz? For example he said, a Speaking of technology, earning a master of science The shuttles landed and space suit on Earth weighs LAKE PLACID — astronauts use a device simi- AVON PARK — The degree. After working as a rolled down a runway. The 300 pounds. In space it is Greater Lake Placid lar to a camp toilet when Avon Park Founders hydrologist and middle Soyuz is a capsule, it just light, easy to pick up and Chamber of Commerce they go to the bathroom. A Garden Club will sponsor a school science teacher, he comes down landing on the throw. If it hits another indi- Membership Luncheon will vacuum system takes the was accepted into NASA’s ground. “Landing was like vidual, however, the mass of take place on Wednesday, place of gravity. Continued on A5 astronaut training program in falling off a 10-story build- the suit knocks them over. 2004 ing,” Acaba said. Astronauts are the NASA Close to 1,000 middle and He showed a film of life employees one sees the high school students met and aboard the space station. The most, Acaba said. “But don’t KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; above lotter social security; talked with Acaba when he students learned there are no forget there are many other 0 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 visited each high school showers. A rinseless special great jobs at NASA. You’ve Thursday. soap is used instead. They got to do math and science. The most asked question learned that astronauts have Acaba loves being a was how astronauts go to the to exercise everyday in NASA astronaut. He told the

HCSO still March 27 19 24 25 26 28 44 x:2 Lottery Next jackpot $16 million helping March 23 6 11 13 24 35 53 x:5 Center March 16 1 6 24 27 33 53 x:5 CG to find March 29 10 26 24 29 36 March 29 (n) 9937 March 28 1 5 6 12 34 March 29 (d) 2579 March 27 2 10 19 20 21 March 28 (n) 0643 answers March 26 4 14 22 32 33 March 28 (d) 0888 Special to the News-Sun The Highlands County March 29 12 30 39 44 10 March 29 (n) 024 March 26 1 13 14 36 14 March 29 (d) 656 Sheriff's Office is continuing March 22 4 7 13 38 2 March 28 (n) 635 to assist the United States March 19 1 21 22 34 20 March 28 (d) 423 Coast Guard with the ongo- ing investigation of a suspi- March 27 7 37 43 48 52 PB: 16 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings cious disappearance. The are twice per day: (d) is the Next jackpot $50 million Coast Guard and the New daytime drawing, (n) is the Smyrna Beach Police March 23 17 29 31 52 53 PB: 31 nighttime drawing. PB: Power Ball Department are looking for March 20 13 14 17 43 54 PB: 15 anyone who might have seen or been in contact with Enrique Bernardo Hernandez Courtesy photo The College Republicans of South Florida State College KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery general; 0 0 0 2 8 0 0 6 from Feb. 6 to March 4. has scheduled Fox News favorite Stephen Crowder for a As previously reported, on speaking engagement at SFSC on April 9 Feb. 6 Hernandez was report- ed to have taken his vehicle, boat and Fox News star to trailer from his Apopka home during address young the early morning Republicans at SFSC pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 3 hours and Hernandez travelled to a By BARRY FOSTER the Internet on Eventbrite boat ramp in Special to the News-Sun and the group’s Facebook New Smyrna Beach. SEBRING — A group of page. However, organizers Hernandez was reported young Republicans is start- say interest in Crowder’s missing by his family later ing their fledgling organiza- appearance is picking up that day. An exhaustive sea tion with a bang by bringing rapidly. and air search was conducted a media star to Highlands “We are planning to host by the United States Coast County. The College Stephen’s performance in Guard and other law enforce- Republicans of South the University Center but if ment agencies. While his Florida State College has there is sufficient interest we trailer and vehicle were at the scheduled Fox News may move it to a larger boat ramp, neither Hernandez favorite Stephen Crowder venue.” said CRSFSC Vice nor his boat was located. for a speaking engagement President Kendra Hobbs On March 4, Hernandez at SFSC on April 9. n an effort to determine contacted his family and told “We are really excited the level of attendance, the them he was at Walmart at about this,” said CRSFRC group has established ticket 1041 U.S. 27 North in Avon President Josh Fuentes. “He locations throughout Park. According to the said he is going to speak on Highlands County. The free Highlands County Sheriff’s ‘political correctness.’” tickets are available at the Office, Avon Park resident The student Republicans Jacaranda Hotel in Avon and family member Mayrelis have done only a small Park and at both the Greater amount of advertising for See MISSING, A7 the speech, mostly through See CROWDER, A3 C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 Page A3 Burying words that have been used to death Three jailed for shooting out windows across county

Continued from A1 Lake Placid Police Chief (Sebring business owners) James Fansler added, “I per- getting the windows fixed.” sonally am very proud of the A silver minivan was investigators involved from identified as the suspect all agencies. Some very vehicle on Tuesday, accord- good investigative work was ing to a press release from exhibited in this effort.” the HCSO, and other clues “Being awakened at four pointed to three people in the morning was bad, but being involved. getting to the store and see- That evening, the release ing the broken window came said, Deputy Jason Mulligan as a shock,” Todd said. pulled over a van that “Then I heard the damage matched the description and Brown found that the occupants was so widespread. It makes inside matched the descrip- Sebring Police Commander you wonder why anyone tion of the suspects. Steve Carr said. “Good old would do this. But, nothing The three were questioned fashioned police work, as surprises me any more. by investigators, and those evidenced by the dedication “We’re trying to get back interviews led to the arrests. of the investigators to normal. One wonderful “This was a great job of involved, drew this situation thing is that a lot of new Courtesy photo collaborating together to to a quick conclusion. faces are stopping by in sup- The third-grade teachers at Woodlawn Elementary School work with students on eliminat- come to the successful con- Everyone did an excellent port. It’s very refreshing ing frequently used words in writing such as good, fun, sad, happy, and mad substituting clusion of these cases,” job.” actually.” them with words like outstanding, exhilarating, exciting, upset, exuberant, and furious. The teachers call the targeted words being eliminated from writing ‘dead words’. The third-grade team wanted to make this an exciting event for their students so they staged a grade level funeral for the words. Students, teachers and administrators Crowder to speak at SFSC April 9 spoke about the dead words and shared the words that would be replacing them. Students are being challenged to continue to replace those old dead words with the new words in Continued from A2 Michelle Malkin’s “Pajamas Building B on the SFSC cam- their writing. Sebring Chamber of Media,” and at Andrew pus. Commerce Welcome Center Breitbart’s Big Hollywood. . Because membership in on U.S. 27 and the Greater Fuentes said he hoped the CRSFSC is limited to stu- Lake Placid Chamber of Crowder’s speaking engage- dents currently taking classes Commerce. ment would bring some light at the college, Fuentes said Sebring Council to discuss “The tickets are free,” to the student organization the numbers on the active roll Fuentes reiterated. “We are and embolden younger con- have been changing on a using them to figure out how servatives to attend a meet- semester to semester basis. sidewalks, signs Tuesday many people we are going to ing. Students who have been part have.” They gather at 2:30 each of the group still can help at By SAMANTHA GHOLAR sidewalks. allow for free-standing light- In addition to Crowder’s Thursday afternoon at the event. [email protected] Tolar was given the go ed ID signs of not more than address, there will be a SEBRING — Council ahead to replace damaged 32 square feet at places of reception before the show members will revisit a few areas, but the Council will assembly (with persons 25 where people will have a tabled items Tuesday discuss what to do about the or more). chance to meet Fox News’ MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; after evening, including a discus- costs of the rest of the proj- City Administrator will youngest contributor and to care rhr top only; 0 0 0 2 7 9 6 6 sion on the reconstruction ect. Tolar has spoken with a Scott Noethlich is also learn more about the new and replacement of sidewalks representative from the requesting an executive ses- SFSC Republican organiza- in the Woodlawn Public Risk Management sion to discuss collective tion. Subdivision. office to verify what can and bargaining issues. City offi- Before being brought in at Building and zoning code can not be done about the cials and the firefighter’s Fox News, Crowder had officer Lee Tolar presented missing and partial sidewalk union will meet to hash out done voicework in children’s the proposal to fix some areas. the issues between the two cartoons (most notably voic- cracked and damaged side- The council members will entities following the special ing the character of “The walks within the area in also revisit the sign ordi- magistrate’s recommenda- Brain” on the hit series February. Council members nance. Council members tions, which were received “Arthur”) as well as acting in agreed to table the item in requested City Attorney Bob last week. both television and film. order to take some time to Swaine to amend the city’s Council meeting will be Crowder achieved expo- look at the proposed areas. sign code to accommodate held at City Hall at 6 p.m. sure for his political punditry The council discussed the Bountiful Blessings Church Tuesday. in satirical videos posted at idea of leaving some streets of God. The church is seek- without sidewalks rather than ing a larger sign, comparable putting in new ones to cut to the neighboring church down on the costs of the signs in the area, to be placed GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 3/31/13; 0 0 0 2 8 7 7 3 replacement and refurbish- in front of their building. ment of existing, damaged The amendment could Autopsy: buried baby’s death ruled a homicide HALLANDALE BEACH Menendez. The agency had (AP) — The death of Dontrell received a call that Sierra Melvin — whose tiny bones doing drugs in front of the were found buried in the children. backyard of a Hallandale The agency had been called Beach home in January after several times about Sierra and the boy had not been seen for her mother - who has four 18 months — was ruled a younger children. But no one homicide by the Broward notice Dontrell had been Medical Examiner’s office, missing since July 2011. according to Hallandale On Jan. 11, both parents Beach Police. were questioned by police. The report went on to say Earlier this month, the that cause of death was “vio- Broward state attorney’s lence of undermined means.” office released documents that With the baby’s death now included statements from both ruled a homicide, the parents Sierra and Melvin. could face more serious Sierra told investigators charges. Britney Sierra, 21, that if the baby died then and Calvin Melvin, 27, are “Melvin did it.” When she both currently in jail. She was asked how he would have faces neglect charges and he killed the child, she replied faces charges of giving police Melvin would have used the false information. blue pillow in his stroller to On March 8, the University suffocate him. of North Texas lab confirmed through DNA that the remains are “approximately 31.2 tril- DR. LEE, IKE; 1.736"; lion times more likely” to be 3"; Black; 3/31/13; the biological child of Sierra 0 0 0 2 8 7 7 4 and Melvin than any other individuals. The parents, who were arrested in January, have told different stories as to how the boy disappeared. On Jan. 9, police officers learned that baby Dontrell was missing after a Department of Children & Families investigator visited the home the couple shares with Sierra’s mother Renee

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Scott’s weaknesses remain just that ... weak 2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, FL 33870 • 863-385-6155 elcome to Gov. Rick Scott’s re-election night- turning around Crist’s lead over Scott by NEWSROOM reminding voters of Crist’s evolution.” ROMONA WASHINGTON mare: He runs for a second term, and his chief Republicans will have a tough job Publisher/Executive Editor rival’s perceived weakness somehow becomes anyway. Voters have never warmed up to Ext. 515 W Rick Scott. They elected him over [email protected] his chief rival’s most surprising strength. Democrat Alex Sink, but the Quinnipiac SCOTT DRESSEL DAN HOEHNE poll shows they’d pick Sink today, 45 Editor Sports Editor That rival would be Charlie Crist, for- survey of 1,000 registered Florida voters percent to 34 percent. Ext. 516 Ext. 528 mer governor. He hasn’t announced he conducted in mid-March by the It’s not that Scott hasn’t tried. He’s [email protected] [email protected] wants his old job back but he has raised Quinnipiac (Conn.) University Polling done his share of flip-flopping, most his profile, hitting the lecture circuit and Institute, Crist won a hypothetical 2014 recently changing positions on ADVERTISING turning up on TV news shows. Sure race against Scott. Fifty percent of the Medicaid expansion and teacher pay VICKIE WATSON MITCH COLLINS looks like politicking. respondents wanted Crist; only 34 per- raises, in an obvious attempt to seem Ext. 518 Ext. 507 [email protected] After governing as a Republican, cent wanted Scott. “moderate.” His reward? Fellow [email protected] Crist became an independent and then Here’s the bombshell: Half of the Republicans call him a RINO and legis- BUSINESS OFFICE switched to the Democratic Party. That respondents said Crist’s switch to the lators ignore his proposals. earned him the enmity of Republicans Democratic Party showed he is a practi- Poor Rick Scott. His weaknesses JANET EMERSON Ext. 596 statewide, who denounced him as a turn- cal fellow. Considerably less, 40 per- aren’t turning into strengths. They’re [email protected] coat and an unprincipled flip-flopper. cent, had a problem with it. just ... weaknesses. We’ve criticized him on this editorial “Those numbers,” said Peter Brown, page, too. assistant director of the institute, “indi- An editorial from the Northwest Florida But not everyone is a Republican. In a cate Republicans will have a tough job Daily News. Don’t blame poor Phil OK folks, some of you need to calm down. I know Laura’s it’s been cold and spring Look seems non-existent. Even Laura Ware here in Florida, we are colder than usual, though I picked the groundhog to would not dare to say we carry out the legend’s lega- are suffering worse than cy. our friends in the frigid Furthermore, Phil started North. his current stint as prog- But in my opinion, nosticator in the 1800’s authorities in Ohio took it (the site claims there has a bit too far when they only been one tried to indict Punxsutawney Phil). In Punxsutawney Phil for 1887 people started going messing up his prediction. to his home in Gobbler’s I am not kidding. Knob in 1887, making this According to the year’s prediction his 127th. www.huffingtonpost.com, All kidding aside, I can prosecutor Mike Gmoser understand people’s frus- charged Phil with “misrep- trations. Here we are, April resentation of spring,” breathing down our necks, which is apparently a and spring seems to be a felony in Ohio. Gmoser myth. While we in Florida further accuses Phil with aren’t having to deal with premeditation, deliberately snow, we are coping with leading people to believe chilly temperatures in the that an early spring was morning, and running coming. around in shorts like some The penalty sought? people do down here is Death. risky at the moment. According to www.the- Now I know that our hollywoodgossip.com, the sufferings here seem mini- president of the mal to those of you in the TODAY’S LETTERS Punxsutawney Groundhog north. You would love to Club’s Inner Circle and have the temperatures to do its job and bring in the American Association on laugh. I think that by elec- TDC proposal will Punxsutawney Phil’s chief we’re complaining about. tourists like me and the Intellectual and tion time in 2016, Obama hinder growth handler, a man by the name We probably seem to be a wealthier, it needs to contin- Developmental Disabilities will appoint himself as of Bill Deeley, bravely bunch of wimpy whiners to Editor: ue earmarked funds for art and the American Psychiatric President and there will be stepped up and took the you. As a Highlands County and culture and utilize the Association have officially no way of preventing this. blame for the botched pre- But look at it this way. resident since 2006, I have expert advice of profession- replaced the diagnosis with This man is walking the diction. He says he incor- We have wonderful win- enjoyed our community and als dedicated to community- “intellectual disability”. same path that Hitler did in rectly interpreted what Phil ters, this is true. But we the variety of stimulating wide prosperity and quality The R-word has simply Germany when he took over told him and the ground- pay for them in several activities and events it pro- of life improvement through become a hurtful slang that Germany. Obama is organiz- hog really called for six ways: vides. I am concerned that the arts. promotes negative stereo- ing a “Fema Youth Group” more weeks of winter. - We have awful sum- the new proposal the Tourist If the TDC’s administra- numbering several thousand types of people with intellec- Gmoser subsequently mers. With the temperature Development Council will tive salaries and costs truly to help clean up areas after a tual disabilities. Many of us dropped the charges and humidity around here soon present our county need more funds, why not disaster. However, this group use the R-word without against Phil, so the ground- it gets very uncomfortable commissioners will hinder raise the hotel/motel “bed is composed of young people meaning to be cruel but the hog can rest easy for the in August. That’s when we the growth of our blossom- tax” that mainly out-of- 18 to 20 years of age and is reality is, hearing the R- moment. start envying you guys in ing talent and profitable county visitors pay? The 2 being trained in the use of word used is quite hurtful if I followed this story the North. art/culture industry. percent tax is low in compar- firearms. To clean up disas- you happen to be a person with some interest because - We get lovebugs. I express my opinion ison to nearby counties and ter areas? with an intellectual disabili- I was born on Groundhog’s Enough said. now, because I have fol- “a planned” expense for Then we have the ty. Day. When I was growing - We don’t get fireflies. I lowed the local papers and travelers everywhere. Department of Homeland Ralph Meyers, a man with up, my father would ask admit I miss fireflies in the reports of the TDC’s history Highlands’ hotels where I’ve Security buying up billions an intellectual disability, me on my birthday if I’d summer. When I was a kid of art/culture neglect. As a stayed – the historic of rounds of various sizes of recently shared his story in a seen my shadow. Proof I lived in New York, and member of the Heartland Kenilworth, Inn on the ammunition for its 50,000- letter to the editor. I have positive that I possess the catching fireflies was a Cultural Alliance, I also Lakes, and The Jacaranda, 4- plus armed agents. Are they personally known Ralph for same ability as Phil in pre- part of my summer. believe in the research done Points Sheraton (and expecting an invasion? many years and can honestly dicting the weather. So my Northern friends, and HCA’s advocacy of “Art Highlands Hammock camp Then we have good old state he has accomplished as Furthermore, I would please don’t hate us while and Culture” as a TDC per- site) – are certainly as wor- “gun control” and “back- much and donated more time like to point out that I did we suffer through tempera- centage funding category, thy as any place charging ground checks” and firearm to his community than most see my shadow this year tures in the ’40s and ’50s. among other recommenda- higher rates and taxes this “owner lists”. All this is people I know. and correctly predicted six And remember next year, if tions (see http://heartland- traveled writer has stayed. “who’s got firearms and Changing attitudes about more weeks of winter, just you really want to know if culturalalliance.org/TDCordi Please see http://heart- where are they”. So the citi- the R-word will not be easy. in case an Ohio prosecutor an early spring is coming, nance.html ). landculturalalliance.org/TDC zens can easilly be disarmed. But, the proposals in our is reading this column. just ask me. Just don’t tell The TDC is apparently ordinance.html to learn As the founders of this great state government are a good According to the FAQ on anyone in Ohio if I get it pleasing portions of the more. country believed, “An armed first step. Please contact www.groundhog.org (yes, wrong. county’s community. It does- Sherry Carlson man is a free man and an your state representative and that is a real website), n’t have to change anything Sebring unarmed man is a slave”. senator to encourage them to Groundhog Day began with Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- that’s working well – just This President is like a support the Intellectual Pennsylvania’s earliest set- dent. She can be contacted by needs to improve on what Pigman sponsors bill petulant kid. When he did’'t Disabilities Bill and end the tlers, the Germans. They e-mail at bookwormlady@ has been neglected. Thanks get his way in the sequester to replace R-word in Florida. carried the legend of embarqmail.com Visit her web- to the cities’ chambers of business, what does he do? derogatory words Start at home, with our- Candlemas Day, which site at www.laurahware.com. commerce, sponsoring busi- Shuts down things that will selves and our own children says, “For as the sun Guest columns are the opinion nesses and churches, HCA Editor: make life more difficult for to eliminate this hurtful term shines on Candlemas day, of the writer, not necessarily and its members, many I want to thank the citizens. Obviously he as everyone has the right to so far will the snow swirl those of the staff of the News- museums, and entertainment Representative Cary Pigman doesn’t give a tinker’s dam be treated with respect. For in May...”. The settlers Sun. centers such as Highlands for co-sponsoring House Bill more information go to for the citizens of the coun- Little Theater and South 1119. HB 1119 and Senate www.NoRword.org. try. Florida State College’s Bill 142 seek to replace all This President operates Victor Divietro Performing Arts Center, references of “mental retar- outside the Constitution and Ridge Area Arc Board EDITORIAL PAGE POLICY Highlands County offers dation” with “intellectual bypasses Congress and does chair quality and quantity events disability” in the Florida as he pleases. If the dimwits Make sure to sign your letter and include your address and phone number. Anonymous letters will be to our community. Both an State Statutes. No election in 2016 in Congress don’t exert their avid consumer and a retired Mental retardation was authority and reign in or get automatically rejected. Please keep your letters to a person on a fixed budget, I once considered a valid med- Editor: rid of this man, there will be maximum of 400 words. Letters of local concern take want what’s in place now to ical term, however the termi- I read about Hillary no election in 2016. priority. Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, flourish and the growth to nology used by medical pro- Clinton running for Dick Ford Sebring, FL 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax continue. If the TDC wants fessionals has evolved. Both President in 2016 and I Sebring 385-1954; or e-mail [email protected]. C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 Page A5 Miracle League Day SFSC candidates to visit Continued from A1 viduals are invited to meet The second open session is will visit SFSC on April 15 and become aquatinted with scheduled for 10:15 a.m. (on and 16. the president hopefuls. the same dates) at the Health “All of the meetings are Day 1 of the candidates and Science Education open to the public and the stay will include tours as well Center Lobby. public is welcomed to come as a community reception. The interviews with Board and sit in and participate in Community members, SFSC of Trustees will be held on discussions,” said Deborah faculty and students are wel- day two (the previously stat- Latter SFSC Director of come to drop by the SFSC ed dates) in Building F Board Community Relations and Theatre for the Performing Room at 2 p.m. Marketing. “They (inter- Arts Lobby beginning at 4 views) are classified as pub- p.m. on April 3, 8, 10 and 15. All events will take place lic meetings.” On April 4, 9, 11, and 16 at the SFSC Highlands The candidates will be two open sessions will be Campus. accompanied by their spous- held on each of the candi- “Everything went well, we es during their two-day stays dates’ second day. The first had no problems scheduling in the community. Residents, session will be held at 9 a.m. the candidates days,” said students, businesses and indi- at the Building B Rotunda. Latter. COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Continued from A2 p.m. Saturday. Drug Free Highlands For more information, call Yard Tour in the Avon Park has hall meeting 465-0975. area. The tour will be from 9 LAKE PLACID – The Lake Placid Elks a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Members of Drug Free Lodge 2661 will host music Homes on the tour include a Highlands will present an Courtesy photo by Steve and Peggy from 5-8 Lake Placid Middle School student Dalton Stephan is assisted by paraprofessional Florida-friendly yard, a yard informative Town Hall p.m. Monday. BPOE Wanda Lopez and fellow student Rashaad Denton as he prepares to bat last Friday dur- with a beautiful rose garden, Meeting on Wednesday, ing the annual Miracle League Day events. Stephan and Denton are a couple of the Investigation from 6 p.m. one that demonstrates the April 10 at the Lake Placid many students who participate in the event each year. 200 students were a part of the Tuesday. Meeting and Ladies use of color and texture in Chamber Luncheon at The fun-filled event that included baseball, running and other athletic competitions. The stu- Installation at 7 p.m. dents, teachers, and parents enjoyed a lunch and music along with fellowship Friday. plants, a yard filled with Lake Placid Camp and Summer camp applications bromeliads and a yard with Conference Center, 2665 are available now at the an artistic flair. Placid View Drive. Drug OBITUARIES lodge. Call 465-2661. Free Highlands has put Price of the tickets is $5. American Legion Lake together a panel of its part- ARLENE DORMAN to Sebring, making it her permanent home. Tickets can be purchased Placid Post 25 is sponsoring ners, which include Melisa Arlene L. Dorman, 99, of Sebring, She stayed active in both Sebring and Lake from club members or by an all-inclusive seven-day Sowers of Highlands County passed away Feb. 22, 2013 at The Palms of Placid, being a member of numerous calling 452-1927. Tickets getaway to the Dominican Teen Court, Alison Fulford Sebring. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., she had organizations, i.e., Highlands Little will also be available on the Republic at Punta Cana. A of Department of Juvenile lived in this area since 1987 moving from Theater, garden clubs and historical soci- day of the tour at Donaldson seminar will be held at 11 Justice and others from men- Mayville, N.Y., having wintered here first. eties of both Sebring and Lake Placid, and Park from 9-11 a.m. A a.m. Saturday at the Legion tal health and law enforce- She was a member of Resurrection too many others to mention. Beth was a brochure with information Hall on U.S. 27. ment agencies, to discuss Lutheran Church, Avon Park, Fla. She was familiar voice on local radio station with about each yard, the location Questions? Call Bob trends and give input on pre- payroll manager for Kling Furniture. Barry Foster, and well known for her gen- and a map will be provided Hilton at 414-8773. vention needs in the commu- She outlived her immediate family, her erosity and the joy she shared with her ‘hat as tickets are purchased. nity. husband of 60 years, Harold C. Dorman; skits’ for many organizations, churches and SEBRING The Town Hall Meeting is parents, Arvid and Anna Larson; two chil- residential facilities. Sebring Recreation Club, open to Lake Placid dren, three sisters and one brother. She is She is survived by her daughter, Woman’s Club hosts 333 Pomegranate Ave., will Chamber and Drug Free survived by grandchildren and great-grand- Claudia N. Baldwin; her son-in-law, Tasters Luncheon have a membership meeting Highlands Members. The children. Dennis O. Mead (widower of her youngest at 7 p.m. Monday. Ice cream cost is $10 and guests should A memorial service will be held on daughter, Faustina Mead); grandson, SEBRING – Woman’s shuffleboard begins at 6:30 arrive at the conference cen- Friday, April 5, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Thomas J. Hyle Jr.; grand- Club of Sebring is holding p.m. Wednesday. Pin shuffle- ter no later than 11:45 a.m. Resurrection Lutheran Church with Rev. daughter, Justine H. Maver; its annual Tasters Luncheon board is at 6:30 p.m. as the meeting will begin John Grodzinski officiating. In lieu of granddaughter, Julia K. at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April Saturday. promptly at noon. flowers, memorials may be made to Ardino; and granddaughter, 6. Club members bring a For more information, call Resurrection Lutheran Church, P. O. Box Jennifer S. Deyarmin favorite recipe, and guests 385-2966. 387, Avon Park, FL 33826 or Cornerstone (Indiana); granson, Dr. get to sample a taste of each The Sebring Elks 1529 Hospice, 227 US 27 N., Suite 224, Sebring, Russell E. Mead one. A booklet with all of will host monthly golf at 8 CENTRAL FLORIDA the recipes is provided to all 33870. Arrangements by Fountain Funeral Norman (Michigan); and grandson, a.m. Monday at Golf CASKET STORE &; Home, Avon Park. Curtis R. Mead; five great- attendees. Hammock. Board meets at 5 1.736"; 6"; Black; obit Fountain Funeral Home grandchildren in Florida, three great-grand- This is a good chance to p.m. Wacky Wednesday is page; 0 0 0 2 7 9 4 2 507 US 27 N. children in Michigan, two great-grandchl- spice up a menu with a new from 5-6 p.m.; meal is Avon Park, FL 33825 dren, plus one great-great-grandson in recipe. Only 100 tickets will $6.50. To dance only is $3, (863) 453-3134 Indiana, numerous nieces and nephews, be sold, so contact Pat from 4:30-7:30 p.m., to and her ‘adopted daughters’, Sandra D. Gangemi at 386-0735 for music by Allen. Installation ELIZABETH NORMAN Hyle and Diane E. Mason, all in Florida. reservations. Tickets are $7 of Officers and Elk of the Elizabeth Ann Norman, better known as The family requests that in lieu of each. Year announced at 6 p.m. ‘The Hat Lady’, passed peacefully on flowers, donations be made in her name to Thursday. Lodge meets at 7 Sunday, March 17, 2013 after a long hospi- New Hope Elder Care Services in Sebring, Events planned at p.m. Wine tasting of two tal stay. “Beth’”, a fifth generation or the March of Dimes. She will be missed lodges, posts new wines from 4:30-6 p.m. Floridian, was born in Miami, Fla. on by many, especially by her family, which Friday. Buffet from 5-6:30 AVON PARK March 14, 1925, went to Miami High, mar- she adored. Her ‘Celebration of Life’ will p.m. for $12. Dance only, ried in 1943, and moved from Hialeah with be held on April 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the The Combat Veterans $3, to Uptown Country from her late husband, Claude S. Norman, to Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine St., Memorial VFW Post 9853 6:30-9:30 p.m. State Golf Lake Placid. After his passing, she moved Sebring. House Committee meets at 7 Tournament and Spring Lake p.m. Wednesday. Music by Awards dinner on Saturday. Big Freddie on Friday and Play four or sponsor a hole. karaoke by Bildi on Contact Jim Mason, Saturday, from 5-8 p.m. each DDGER, at 385-3366. Navy IDs SEAL killed in Arizona night. For details, call 471-3557. For more information, call The Sebring Moose Lodge parachuting accident 452-9853. 2259 WOTM meets at 6 p.m. Monday. Music by Billy Associateed Press LAKE PLACID Glades from 5-9 p.m. Tucson, where he was pro- unidentified E-6 petty offi- TUCSON, Ariz. — The The American Legion Post Wednesday. Karaoke from 6- nounced dead. cer first class — remained U.S. military has identified 25 Sons’ meet at 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Thursday. Music by Officials say Shadle was in stable condition Saturday a member of the Navy’s Monday. Music by Larry Red Neck Joe on Friday and highly decorated and had at the Tucson hospital. SEAL Team 6 who died dur- Musgrave from 5-8 p.m. by Big Freddie on Saturday, served in Afghanistan and Military officials said the ing parachute training in Wednesday. Music by Allen 6-10 p.m. each night. Iraq. He had multiple accident was under investi- southern Arizona. from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, call bronze stars with valor and gation. Navy officials say 31- Karaoke with Gary from 6-9 655-3920. several service ribbons. year-old Special Warfare U.S. Special Operations Operator Chief Brett D. Command spokesman Shadle of Elizabethville, Kenneth McGraw said the Stephenson Nelson ****; 7.444"; 5"; Black; would dad; 0 0 0 2 8 8 0 8 Pa., died when he and SEALs were practicing another SEAL collided in “routine military free-fall midair Thursday. Shadle training” when the accident was taken to University of occurred. Arizona Medical Center in The other SEAL — an

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Page A6 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 www.newssun.com DeSoto City VFD Hunt Egg-Stravaganza

News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Kylie Dillard (left), 4 of Sebring peeks in her basket Cole Love,3, of Sebring sprays a firehouse with the help of Desoto City Volunteer Fire Department firefighter/EMT Saturday during an egg hunt at Desoto City Volunteer Fire Chad Elders on Saturday in Sebring. Department in Sebring.

Ndews-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Birthday girl Heather Stewart (center), 9, counts eggs, while talking to Elizabeth DeBree, 13, and her mom Susan Stewart on Saturday at Desoto City Volunteer Fire Department. Heather Stewart’s birthday is today. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Victoria Jackson and 8-month-old Osiris Jackson look on Saturday morning as Makayla Jackson, 6, eagerly takes a seat with the Easter bunny during Egg-Stravaganza at Desoto City Volunteer Fire Department in Sebring.

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News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Youngsters search for eggs Saturday morning at Desoto City Volunteer Fire Department in Sebring. More than 2000 eggs were hidden for the hunt.

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Hunter celebrates 106th Musselmans; 5.542"; 21"; Process color; -; 0 0 0 2 8 8 1 5 Continued from A1 though in the beginning his a car and pulled a trailer.” friends told him he was crazy As to life’s lessons advice, moted to a supervisory posi- to volunteer. “Diesels are just Hunter warned, “You see tion, he was given a raise to a fad,” he said he was told. everything in the world that 27 cents. “You’ll be out of a job.” you want to see; and nothing He retired from the Hunter went on to retire that you should see.” Spokane, Portland and and live on, while the SP&S He added, “the most Seattle Railroad 30 years is no more. Burlington later. Northern Railroad took it important choice you’ll make Hunter worked on locomo- over years ago. in life is picking a wife, like tives, starting with steam When asked how he got to picking the kind of gal who engines. He eventually spe- Avon Park from the state of can get a job and says, ‘We’ll cialized in diesel repair, even Washington, he said, “I drove get by.’” Dennard celebrates 101st Continued from A1 “The way I see it is she’s Last week’s 101st birthday Walker Memorial Hospital 101 years old, she can do celebration brought together for nearly two decades, whatever it is she wants,” 75 of Dennard’s closest fami- Dennard used her early years Daisy said. ly and friends. to look after those who were Dennard’s short-term “Everyone loves her. Even in need. Now, she is returned memory is fading and a doc- these kids around her that the favor of her many years tor recently diagnosed her aren’t related to us call her of hard work by those who with dementia. grandmother. She’s very love her the most. “He said that it’s going to well-known. It’s a blessing Daisy takes care of her get worse but it is amazing, for me to be my age, a lot of mother daily along with hired she can remember something people don’t make it this far, help. that happened years and but to be her age, to live a life “I was not going to let her years and years ago. She’s this long is rare no matter go to a nursing home. I feel knows how old she is most of how you look at it,” Daisy that she is not going to get the time, but sometimes she said. the care that she would get will say that she is 99,” said The 101-year-old has out- here at a nursing home,” Daisy. lived many other friends and Daisy said. Dennard’s family has been family members but has Dennard lives with her holding big celebrations for many more around to show granddaughter and great- her birthday since she turned her care and love every day. grandson. She often gets up 87. Each year, friends and Dennard’s 26 grandchildren from her bed and moves family join together to cele- and 30 great grandchildren about her home, which her brate Dennard’s impressive are all leaves on a big tree of daughter and caregiver don’t life. For her 100th birthday life anchored by love and his- mind at all. last year, 65 people gathered. tory.

HCSO, Coast Guard still have questions Continued from A2 and met with police detec- is requested to contact Matos-Hernandez picked tives. Highlands County Sheriff's Hernandez up at that time The Coast Guard is contin- Detective Hank Smith at 402- and took him to her resi- uing to attempt to locate wit- 7382. Anyone with informa- dence, 703 Juneberry St. nesses who can help account tion who wants to remain HCSO Public Information for Hernandez’s activities anonymous and be eligible Officer Nell Hays said and whereabouts between for a cash reward is asked to Hernandez was able to show- Feb. 6 and March 4, possibly call Heartland Crime er, eat and change clothes here in Highlands County, as Stoppers at 1-800-226- before traveling back to well as how he arrived in TIPS(8477), contact via the Apopka. Once there, he trav- Avon Park on March 4. Internet at www.heartland- elled to New Smyrna Beach Anyone with information crimestoppers.com

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Page A8 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 www.newssun.com BUSINESS Cleaner gas rule would Unemployment fell in February in 22 mean higher price at pump U.S. states By PAUL WISEMAN California and By DINA CAPPIELLO group for scientists. AP Economics Writer Associated Press Robinson said the rules WASHINGTON — Nevada are still tied WASHINGTON — The would reduce asthma, respi- Unemployment rates fell in with Mississippi for Obama administration’s ratory problems and prema- 22 U.S. states in February the nation’s highest newest anti-pollution plan ture death. from January, a sign that unemployment rate. would ping American drivers “We know of no other air hiring gains are benefiting North Dakota once where they wince the most: at pollution control strategy many parts of the country. again held the the gas pump. That makes that can achieve such sub- The Labor Department arguments weighing the cost stantial, cost-effective and said Friday that unemploy- nation’s lowest against the health benefits immediate emission reduc- ment rates rose in 12 states unemployment rate. politically potent. tions,” said Bill Becker, and were unchanged in 16. The proposal to reduce sul- executive director of the Nationally, the unem- 10.8 percent in February fur in gasoline and tighten National Association of ployment rate slid to a four- 2012. auto emission standards, Clean Air Agencies. Becker year low of 7.7 percent in California and Nevada released Friday, would raise said the pollution reduction February, down from 7.9 are still tied with gasoline prices by less than a would be equal to taking 33 percent in January. Since Mississippi for the nation’s penny per gallon, the Metro News Services million cars off the road. November, employers highest unemployment rate. Environmental Protection Opinions differ in what the Obama administration’s newest But the head of American across the country have Florida’s job market has anti-pollution plan will cost consumers at the pump. Agency says. But the oil Fuel and Petrochemical added an average of also rebounded in the past industry points to its own Manufacturers, Charles 200,000 jobs a month, near- year. The Sunshine State’s study putting the cost health in an affordable and the most significant in Drevna, questioned the ly double the average from unemployment rate fell to between 6 and 9 cents a gal- practical way.” President Barack Obama’s motives behind the agency’s last spring. 7.7 percent in February, lon. Opponents say gasoline second term. regulation, since refining States hit hardest during down from 9 percent a year The EPA also said its pro- prices are stubbornly high The so-called Tier 3 stan- companies already have the recession are showing earlier. posal would add about $130 already and Americans dards would reduce sulfur in spent $10 billion to reduce improvement. North Dakota once again to the price of new vehicles, shouldn’t have to pay more. gasoline by more than 60 per- sulfur by 90 percent. The In Nevada, unemploy- held the nation’s lowest beginning in 2025. The oil industry, Republicans cent and reduce nitrogen additional cuts, while small- ment dropped to 9.6 per- unemployment rate, at 3.3 The administration says and some Democrats had oxides by 80 percent. It er, will cost just as much, cent last month, down from percent. The state is bene- the costs to consumers are urged the EPA to hold off on would make it easier for Drevna said. 11.8 percent a year ago. fiting from a boom in oil worth the payoff: billions of proposing the tighter regula- states to comply with health- “I haven’t seen an EPA That’s the biggest year- and natural gas production. dollars in health benefits tions. based standards for the main rule on fuels that has come over-year decrease among Nebraska had the second- from reductions in smog- and “With $4 a gallon gas the ingredient in smog and soot. out since 1995 that hasn’t states. lowest rate, at 3.8 percent. soot-forming pollution. norm in many parts of the And the regulation would said it would cost only a One reason for the big Overall, 42 states added The agency predicts $7 in country, we cannot afford allow automakers to sell the penny or two more,” Drevna drop is that people have jobs in February from health benefits for every dol- policies that knowingly raise same vehicles in all 50 states. said. stopped applying for jobs. January, and just eight lost lar spent to implement the gas prices,” House Energy The Obama administration A study commissioned by Nevada’s work force — jobs. The biggest monthly new rules. The agency must and Commerce Chairman already has moved to clean the American Petroleum those working or looking job gains came in Texas (up hold public hearings before Fred Upton said Friday. up motor vehicles by adopt- Institute estimated that low- for work — fell nearly 1 nearly 81,000) and finalizing the rules. It plans Instead, the Obama adminis- ing rules that will double fuel ering the sulfur in gasoline percent in the year through California (up more than for them to take effect in tration should work to efficiency and putting in would add 6 cents to 9 cents February. Only those look- 41,000). 2017. increase energy supplies by place the first standards to a gallon to refiners’ manufac- ing for work are counted as In the 12 months up to The proposal was praised approving the Keystone XL reduce the pollution from turing costs, an increase that unemployed. But hiring February, Texas gained by environmentalists and oil pipeline from Canada and cars and trucks blamed for likely would be passed on to accelerated, too: Jobs in nearly 294,000 jobs, and health advocates, as well as other projects, said Upton (R- global warming. consumers at the pump. The Nevada rose 2 percent over California 128,000. On a automakers who say it will Mich.). “Together, these standards EPA estimate of less than 1 the past year. percentage basis, North help the U.S. catch up with Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.), represent the largest step in cent is also an additional Unemployment in Dakota reported the fastest the cleaner fuels used in who is chairman of the ener- our nation’s history toward manufacturing cost and like- California fell to 9.6 per- job growth over the past other nations. California gy and power subcommittee, reducing harmful emissions ly to be passed on. cent last month, down from year, rising 5 percent. already uses the sulfur stan- called the sulfur rule “anoth- from the vehicles we drive dard. er example of an overzealous every day,” said Michelle Associated Press writer Connie EPA Acting Administrator EPA” and said lawmakers Robinson, director of the Cass contributed to this report. Bob Perciasepe said the pro- would give it a hard look. clean vehicles program of the Follow Dina Cappiello on posal is designed to “protect Environmentalists hailed Union of Concerned Twitter: https://twitter. 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Special to the News-Sun Downtown Sebring CRA US consumer spending, income jump in February SEBRING — On Feb. 4, District and they are pre- the Sebring Community sented by the Sebring By MARTIN CRUTSINGER After seeing Friday’s more than 3 percent. That helped lowered the unem- Redevelopment Agency CRAand the Small AP Economics Writer report on consumer spending, would be the fastest gain in ployment rate in February to (CRA) hosted its first Business Development WASHINGTON — U.S. Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. more than three years and a four-year low of 7.7 per- Retail Academy Workshop Center (SBDC) for consumers stepped up spend- economist at Capital more than double the 1.3 per- cent. Economists expect sim- at the Sebring Civic Center Downtown Sebring busi- ing in February after their Economics, raised his growth cent rate in the fourth quarter. ilar strong job gains in with nearly 20 attendees. ness owners, managers, income jumped, aided by a forecast for the first quarter Inflation, as measured by a March. This workshop addressed volunteers and employees. stronger job market that off- by a full percentage point. gauge tied to consumer Businesses are also invest- customer service and mer- Due to the success of this set some of the drag from Ashworth now expects spending, increased 1.3 per- ing more in equipment and chandising and was free for first workshop, additional higher taxes. The gains led growth in the January-march cent in February compared machinery, which has given any business in the 650- seminars are being planned economists to predict quarter increase to an annual with a year ago. That’s well factories a lift after a disap- acre Downtown Sebring to address internet market- stronger economic growth at rate of 3 percent. below the Federal Reserve’s pointing 2012. CRA District. ing, public relations and the start of the year. Growth at that pace would 2 percent target, giving the And the housing recovery “We know how important advertising. Consumer spending rose be a vast improvement from central bank room to keep that began last year appears good customer service and “Hosting these educa- 0.7 percent in February from the 0.4 percent rate in the stimulating the economy to be sustainable. In proper merchandising is to tional opportunities for January, the Commerce October-December quarter, without having to worry February, sales of previously the success of a business,” Downtown Sebring mer- Department said Friday. It which was held back by about price pressures. occupied homes rose to the said Kathy Cosgrave, chair chants and organizations is was the biggest gain in five slower company stockpiling Consumers spent more at highest level in more than of the Sebring CRA. “With part of the CRA’s active months and followed a and the sharpest defense cuts the start of the year even after three years. The gains have our unique retail mix of business recruitment and revised 0.4 percent rise in in 40 years. paying higher taxes. An helped lift home prices, small businesses and organ- retention efforts,” Cosgrave January, which was double Ashworth called the boost increase in Social Security which have made Americans izations in Downtown said. “The better informed the initial estimate. in spending “impressive,” taxes has reduced take-home feel wealthier. Sebring, an important niche our merchants are, the more Americans were able to noting that consumers spent pay for nearly all Americans Stock prices have also for downtown merchants is successful their businesses spend more because their more while having to adjust receiving a paycheck. And surged. On Thursday, the that of exceptional cus- will be.” income rose 1.1 percent last to the higher Social Security income taxes have risen on Standard & Poor’s 500 index tomer service, which leads The next workshop will month. That followed huge taxes and a spike in gasoline the highest earners. The tax closed at a record high of to positive word of mouth be held on Monday, April swings in the previous two prices. increases both took effect on 1,569. That surpassed the promotions.” 22 and will address market- months, which reflected a “We’re now likely to see Jan. 1. previous record of 1,565 set The CRA’s Retail ing. For more information rush to pay bonuses and divi- the fastest quarterly gain in One reason the tax increas- in October 2007, a year Academy is a series of about these seminars, con- dends in December before real consumption in two es haven’t slowed the econo- before the peak of the finan- workshops designed for tact the CRA office at 471- taxes increased. years,” he said. my is companies have accel- cial crisis. small businesses in the 5104. After-tax income also Jennifer Lee, senior econo- erated hiring and are slowly increased 1.1 percent last mist at BMO Capital but steadily increasing month, allowing consumers Markets, said the increases wages. to put a little more away. The suggest consumer spending Employers have added an E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; com p/u; 0 0 0 2 8 7 7 2 saving rate increased to 2.6 could be growing in the first average of 200,000 jobs a percent of after-tax income, quarter at an annual rate of month since November. 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 Page A9 BUSINESS Maximize your Panel backs health coverage for part-time workers By KELLI KENNEDY sions that it’s important to offer insur- would be astronomical. Associated Press ance to those that are working less than “We do have a fixed budget. We disabled child’s MIAMI — A Florida House panel 30 hours,” he said. can’t run a deficit. If we’re going to approved a measure Thursday to offer The state’s part-time employees decide as a chamber to offer a platinum health insurance to the 8,737 of the work in jobs from janitors and season- plan, as some of the members have government aid state’s part-time employees and their al positions to high-ranking executives family members instead of paying a in the university systems. suggested, where do we get the money hefty fine under the federal health The proposal would offer them cov- from. Do we take it from education? Parents nitions for SSI and SSDI are overhaul. erage under the lowest level bronze Do we take it from corrections,” of special complex. To see if your child The panel could have decided to cap health plan, instead of the higher, more Trujillo said. needs qualifies, call Social part-time employees to working 30 benefit rich plan offered to regular Democratic Rep. Dwight Dudley children Security at 1-800-772-1213, hours per week or chosen not to pro- state employees. That bronze plan have or search the Disability and proposed including an option that vide any health coverage, which would would save about $2,000 per employee enough on SSI tabs at www.ssa.gov. would allow part-time employees to result in a $318 million fine under the a year, said Trujillo, R-Doral. their One particularly helpful pay more if they wanted to bump up to Affordable Care Act. Several Democrats pushed to offer plates just resource is “Benefits for a higher benefit plan. Republican Rep. Carlos Trujillo said all state employees the same coverage. tending to Children with Disabilities,” during a hearing in Tallahassee that Rep. Perry Thurston (D-Fort A Senate panel also recently agreed the health, SSA Publication No. 05- Personal capping state employees’ hours would Lauderdale) asked the panel to look at to extend coverage to part-time education- 10026. save the state $55 million the first year. cost figures for silver and gold health employees, estimating it will cost al and Finance Many families inadver- “But we’re making a policy deci- plans, but Trujillo warned the costs about $137 million a year. emotional Jason tently jeopardize their dis- needs of Alderman abled child's eligibility for their kids – not to mention government-provided bene- often having to cope with fits by opening accounts in chamber page; 7.444"; 15"; Black; chamber page march; 0 0 0 2 8 7 6 8 drastically lowered income the child's name or designat- because of reduced work ing them as beneficiaries. hours or having to pay some- Unfortunately, federal law one else for childcare. So it’s dictates that recipients of not surprising that many of SSI, Medicaid and many these parents haven’t had state assistance programs time to hatch a long-term will be disqualified if they financial plan in case their have resources worth over kids need care after they're $2,000. So, if Uncle Jerry not around. leaves your daughter Fortunately, many govern- $10,000 in his will, she ment programs and commu- could lose her benefits. nity resources are available One good alternative is to to help relieve the financial create a special needs trust, burden of parenting special whose assets can be used by needs children. But eligibili- its trustee to manage the ty criteria are complicated finances and personal effects and the application process of a disabled person. Trusts time-consuming. Plus, if are governed by state laws you’re not careful, you or and should only be drafted well-meaning relatives could by an attorney familiar with inadvertently disqualify your this area of law. kids for future benefits by Some parents name the not structuring their inheri- trust as beneficiary of life tances correctly. insurance policies to ensure Here’s a brief overview of a source of funding if they key government assistance die before their child. (Stay programs: current on your premiums.) The Social Security Other possible funding Administration provides two sources include cash, stocks types of disability coverage: and other investments, retire- Supplemental Security ment plan death benefits, Income (SSI) and Social home sale proceeds and Security Disability Income inheritances from other rela- (SSDI). Rules and eligibility tives and friends. Just make requirements differ between sure that the trust – not the the two programs – and ben- child – is named beneficiary. efits differ for children and Preparing a special needs adults. trust can be expensive – pos- In a nutshell, SSI is a sibly several thousand dol- needs-based, cash-assistance lars, depending on your situ- program for disabled people ation. But weigh that against of any age in low-income the prospect of your child families with limited losing out on a lifetime of resources. Children qualify government-provided bene- for SSI benefits if they meet fits because of an accidental certain strict criteria outlined inheritance – speaking of in SSA Publication 05-11000 which, be sure to let any (www.ssa.gov/pubs/11000.ht well-meaning relatives or ml). friends know about the trust. SSDI is a separate pro- gram funded by payroll Jason Alderman directs Visa's deductions (part of FICA). financial education programs. Although children some- To follow Jason Alderman on times receive SSDI payments Twitter visit if their parents are disabled, www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney their eligibility is based on .This article is intended to pro- their parents’ disability sta- vide general information and tus, not on their own. should not be considered legal, However, after turning 22, tax or financial advice. It’s already disabled children always a good idea to consult a may qualify for SSDI on tax or financial advisor for spe- their own if at least one par- cific information on how certain ent qualifies for Social laws apply to your situation and Security benefits. about your individual financial Eligibility rules and defi- situation.

UPS pays $40M to end online pharmacies probe By PAUL ELIAS The investigation of the Associated Press two companies stems from a SAN FRANCISCO — global campaign to shutter Shipping company UPS illicit online pharmacies agreed Friday to pay $40 mil- launched in 2005. Since then, lion to end a federal criminal dozens of arrests have been probe connected to deliveries made and thousands of web- it made for illicit online phar- sites closed worldwide as macies. investigators continue to The U.S. Department of broaden the probe beyond the Justice announced that the operators. Atlanta-based company Earlier this week, Chris would also “take steps” to Napoli, the operator of block illicit online drug deal- Safescripts Online, was sen- ers from using their delivery tenced to four years in prison service. and ordered to forfeit $24 The DOJ said the fine million in revenue the illicit amount is the money UPS pharmacy took in between Save Thousands collected from suspect online 2004 and 2006. Two other The Smart Choice pharmacies. UPS won’t be men were sentenced to prison For New, Certified Pre-Owned charged with any crimes. Its along with Napoli. & Used Cars-Trucks-SUV’s. biggest rival, FedEx Corp., Receipts from UPS and has also been a target of the FedEx were used as evidence Centralfloridawheels.com federal investigation. in the trio’s trial last year.

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: GC-11-000591 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 09001269GCS CASE NO.: 10000727GCS CASE NO: 28-2012-CA-000904 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. PC 13-99 SEC.: SEC.: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000488 Division Probate CITIMORTGAGE, INC., THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Plaintiff, vs. DIVISION: IN RE: ESTATE OF Plaintiff, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS vs. JACQUELINE GREEN F/K/A JACQUELINE J. SUNTRUST BANK, ANNE K. GRODOWSKY, v. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN DAVID HENRY GERHART; TERESA WEBB SULLIVAN; BRIAN SULLIVAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE Plaintiff, Deceased. HUMBERTO COLLAZO; ANY AND ALL CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR GERHART, et al. OF JACQUELINE GREEN F/K/A JACQUELINE J. vs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THE BENEFIT OF THE Defendants. SULLIVAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRIAN SULLI- KATTIA B. STERLIN, et al, The administration of the estate of ANNE K. THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE VAN; UNKNOWN TENANT I; UNKNOWN TENANT II, Defendant(s). GRODOWSKY, deceased, whose date of death HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, credi- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE was February 4, 2013, and whose social security DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-5, Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 19, 2013, tors, and other unknown persons or unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final number is XXX-XX-1173, is pending in the Circuit TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID Plaintiff, entered in Civil Case No.: 28-2012-CA000904 of spouses claiming by, through and under any of Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated March Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN v. the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in Se- the above-named Defendants, 26, 2013 and entered in Case No. sion, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DENNIS LEE BROUWER, JR.; HEATHER bring, Highlands County, Florida, Bob Germaine, Defendants. 28-2011-CA-000488 of the Circuit Court of the Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and ad- DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER LYNNE BROUWER; CITIFINANCIAL the Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS dresses of the personal representative and the CLAIMANTS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., EQUITY SERVICES, INC. best bidder for cash at the courthouse located at NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned County, Florida wherein SUNTRUST BANK is the personal representative's attorney are set forth Defendant(s). Defendant(s). 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring at 11:00 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Plaintiff and KATTIA B. STERLIN; FRANCOIS F. below. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE A.M. CST on the 17th day of April, 2013 the fol- Florida, will on the 17th day of April, 2013, at STERLIN; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the All creditors of the decedent and other persons NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- lowing described property as set forth in said 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in the Jury Assembly Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for having claims or demands against decedent's es- der of Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure der of Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Room in the basement of the Highlands County cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASE- tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to dated March 18, 2013, entered in Civil Case No. dated March 19, 2013, entered in Civil Case No. LOT 8, BLOCK PP, SPRING LAKE-VILLAGE V, A Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Ave- MENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- be served must file their claims with this court 09001269GCS of the Circuit Court of the Tenth 10000727GCS of the Circuit Court of the Tenth SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT nue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE and sell at public outcry to the highest and best 11:00 AM, on the 23rd day of April, 2013, the fol- TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- ida, wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell ida, wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR bidder for cash, the following-described property lowing described property as set forth in said Final TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE to the highest bidder for cash on 18th day of April, to the highest bidder for cash on 17th day of April, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK situate in Highlands County, Florida: Judgment: OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room, 10, PAGE 23. LOTS 13 & 14, BLOCK 7, OF HIGHLANDS LOT 15, BLOCK 191, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES All other creditors of the decedent and other Courthouse Basement, 430 South Commerce Courthouse Basement, 430 South Commerce Any person claiming an interest in the surplus PARK ESTATES, SECTION J, ACCORDING TO THE OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE MAP persons having claims or demands against dece- Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, relative to the Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, relative to the from the sale, if any, other than the property PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK dent's estate must file their claims with this court following described property as set forth in the Fi- following described property as set forth in the Fi- owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file PAGE 41, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDED OF WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE nal Judgment, to wit: nal Judgment, to wit: a claim within 60 days after the sale. LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. LOT 631 IN BLOCK D OF SYLVAN SHORES ES- LOT 16, BLOCK 159, OF PLACID LAKES, SECTION Dated this 19th day of March, 2013. pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a case A/K/A 5753 CORTEZ BOULEVARD, SEBRING, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- TATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS THIRTEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) BOB GERMAINE pending in said Court, the style of which is indi- FL 33875 RIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, IN SECTION 733.702 RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 13, OF THE AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 13, OF Clerk of the Circuit Court cated above. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOR- PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Any person or entity claiming an interest in the from the sale, if any, other than the property EVER BARRED. FLORIDA. FLORIDA. Deputy Clerk surplus, if any, resulting from the foreclosure sale, owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Commonly Known As: 621 STAR FRUIT AVENUE, IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO other than the property owner as of the date of the a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) from the sale, if any, other than the property LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE Lis Pendens, mus file a claim on same with the WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Any person claiming an interest in the surplus IN A PROGRAM OR SERVICE OF THE STATE Clerk of Court within 60 days after the foreclosure on March 27, 2013. OF DEATH IS BARRED. a claim within 60 days after the sale. from the sale, if any, other than the property COURTS SYSTEM, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE sale. ROBERT W. GERMAINE The date of first publication of this Notice is ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AT WITNESS my hand and official seal of said Clerk of the Circuit Court March 24, 2013. If you are a person with a disability who needs any a claim within 60 days after the sale. (863)534-4686 (VOICE), (863)534-7777 (TDD) Court this 19th day of March, 2013. By: /s/ Lisa Tantillo Personal Representative: accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OR (800)955-8770 (FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a Deputy Clerk /s/ Fred J. Feiler ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the If you are a person with a disability who needs any AS MUCH IN ADVANCE OF YOUR COURT APPEAR- person with a disability who needs any accommo- Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. 42 Hudson Street provision of certain assistance. Please contact: accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ANCE OR VISIT TO THE COURTHOUSE AS POSSI- dation in order to participate in this proceeding, P.O. Box 25018 Oneonta, NY 13820 Office of the Court Administrator ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the BLE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO EXPLAIN YOUR you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 Attorney for Personal Representative: Phone: (863) 534-4686 provision of certain assistance. Please contact: FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND SUGGEST AN of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of F11004239 SUNTRUST-CONV-R-pschriber-Team /s/ Robert E. Livingston TDD: (863) 534-7777 Office of the Court Administrator AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE THAT YOU BELIEVE the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Ave- 4-F11004239 Florida Bar No. 0031259 DATED AT SEBRING, FLORIDA THIS 19th DAY Phone: (863) 534-4686 WILL ENABLE YOU TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE nue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (941)534-4686, at **See Americans with Disabilities Act 445 S. Commerce Avenue OF March, 2013. TDD: (863) 534-7777 IN THE COURT PROGRAM OR SERVICE. least 7 days before your scheduled court appear- In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, Sebring, Florida 33870 /s/ Priscilla Michalak DATED AT SEBRING, FLORIDA THIS 20th DAY March 24, 31, 2013 ance, or immediately upon receiving this notifica- persons with disabilities needing a special accom- Telephone: (863) 385-5156 Deputy Clerk OF March, 2013. tion if the time before the scheduled appearance modation to participate in this proceeding should Facsimile: (863) 385-1161 ROBERT W. GERMAINE /s/ Priscilla Michalak IN THE CIRCUIT COURT is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice im- contact the individual or agency sending the no- March 24, 31, 2013 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Deputy Clerk OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT paired, call 711. tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ROBERT W. GERMAINE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA March 24, 31, 2013 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 282012CA001080 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to PROBATE DIVISION HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) FILE NO. PC 13-109 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT March 24, 31, 2013 Plaintiff, Deputy Clerk 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, IN RE: ESTATE OF OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT vs. March 24, 31, 2013 via Florida Relay Service. FRANCES C. NASH IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT VANCE E. TILLMAN A/K/A VANCE EDWARD TILL- March 31; April 7, 2013 CIVIL ACTION MAN, et. al., IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Deceased. HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO.: 10000496GCS PROBATE DIVISION Defendants. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DIVISION: GENERAL NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (Summary Administration) FILE NO. PC 13-86 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Division Probate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final CIVIL ACTION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 6, 2013, CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000681 CIVIL ACTION AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: IN RE: ESTATE OF CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000553 You are hereby notified that an Order of Sum- REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC, SUCCESSOR BY BEVERLY J. FULWIDER entered in Case No. 12-CA-1080 in the Circuit DIVISION: MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, INC. Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for High- BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., DIVISION: mary Administration has been entered in the es- Deceased. WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, tate of FRANCES C. NASH, deceased, File Number F/K/A NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE COMPANY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS lands County, Florida wherein Seacoast National Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Bank is Plaintiff and Vance E. Tillman a/k/a Vance vs. Plaintiff, PC 13-109, by the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS The administration of the estate of BEVERLY J. vs. County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of vs. FULWIDER deceased, whose date of death was Edward Tillman, Sherry R. Tillman a/k/a Sherry JASON T. WHITE A/K/A JASON THOMAS WHITE, KAREN M. DUNCAN; et al., Reagan Tillman, Joe D. Tillman, Genie S. Tillman, et al, CARIDAD B. ARENCIBIA, et al, which is Clerk of the Court, Highlands County February 19, 2013, and whose social security Defendant(s). Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Se- Defendant(s). number is XXX-XX-1087, is pending in the Circuit Highlands County, Florida, Highlands County Clerk Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE of Courts, and Highlands County Sheriff's Office, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE bring, Florida 33870; that the decedent's date of Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- death was January 19, 2013; that the total value NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned sion, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Clerk of Court of HIGHLANDS County, will on the best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room, Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated March der Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated March of the estate is $70,000.00 and the names and Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and ad- 18, 2013 and entered in Case No. addresses of those to whom it has been assigned 16th day of April, 2013, at 11:00am, EST in the dresses of the personal representative and the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce 19, 2013 and entered in Case No. Jury Assembly Room, the basement of the High- Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870 at 11:00 am on 28-2010-CA-000681 of the Circuit Court of the 28-2012-CA-000553 of the Circuit Court of the by such order are: Judith A. Lang, 32 Pine Tree personal representative's attorney are set forth TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS Lane, Burr Ridge, IL 60527; Sally Monahan, 711 lands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce below. the 8th day of May, 2013, the following described TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS Avenue, Sebring, FL, 33870, offer for sale and property Highlands County, Florida: County, Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Portofino Dr., Arlington, TX 76012; and Bradley All creditors of the decedent and other persons is the Plaintiff and CARIDAD B. ARENCIBIA; LAKE Lang, 1501 Pershing Drive, Unit C, San Francisco, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder having claims or demands against decedent's es- A portion of Section 26, Township 37 South, is the Plaintiff and JASON T. WHITE A/K/A JASON for cash, the following described property situate Range 30 East, Highlands County, Florida, being THOMAS WHITE; ANDREA B. MEDAUGH A/K/A HAVEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, CA 94129-3304. tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to INC.; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: in HIGHLANDS County, Florida: be served must file their claims with this court more particularly described as follows: ANDREA BETH MEDAUGH; are the Defendants, LOT 12, PINE AND LAKE SUBDIVISION, AC- Commence at the NE corner of Section 26, thence The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at All creditors of the estate of the decedent and WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF persons having claims or demands against the CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- South 00 degrees 05'07'' East, along the East best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RE- line of said Section 26 and the centerline of State THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 estate of the decedent other than those for whom TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the provision for full payment was made in the Order CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Road 29, a distance of 3928.12 feet to the NE COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure en- corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section at 11:00 AM, on the 17th day of April, 2013, the 16th day of April, 2013, the following described of Summary Administration must file their claims All other creditors of the decedent and other property as set forth in said Final Judgment: with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET tered in Case No. 10000496GCS of the Circuit persons having claims or demands against dece- 26; thence South 89 degrees 51'53'' West, along following described property as set forth in said Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for the North line of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Final Judgment: LOT 17, BLOCK 15, SECTION ONE, LAKE HA- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA dent's estate must file their claims with this court VEN ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS HIGHLANDS County, Florida, the style of which is WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE Section 26, a distance of 60.00 feet to a point on LOT 695, SEBRING HILLS, ACCORDING TO indicated above. the Westerly right-of-way line of County Road 29, THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 6, NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOT- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, WITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME WITNESS MY HAND and seal of this Court on ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- said point being the Point of Beginning; thence PAGE 2, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDED OF HIGH- March 19, 2013. continue South 89 degrees 51'53'' West, along LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. FLORIDA. PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR RIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, IN SECTION 733.702 A/K/A 4511 LEWIS AVENUE, SEBRING, FL MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH Robert W. Germaine OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOR- said line, a distance of 250.00 feet; thence South A/K/A 227 QUAIL AVENUE, SEBRING, FL Clerk of the Circuit Court 00 degrees 05'07'' East a distance of 180.00 33870 33875-5138 IS BARRED. EVER BARRED. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus The date of first publication of this Notice is By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET feet; thence North 89 degrees 51'53'' East a dis- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Deputy Clerk tance of 250.00 feet to a point on the Westerly from the sale, if any, other than the property from the sale, if any, other than the property March 24, 2013. FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Person Giving Notice: **See Americans with Disabilities Act** YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE right-of-way line of County Road 29; thence North owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file If you are a person with a disability who needs any 00 degrees 05'07'' West, along said right-of-way a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale Judith A. Lang OF DEATH IS BARRED. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court 32 Pine Tree Lane accommodation in order to participate in this pro- The date of first publication of this Notice is line, a distance of 180.00 feet to the POINT OF WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the BEGINNING. Containing 1.03 acres more or less. on March 19, 2013. on March 20, 2013. Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 March 24, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Attorney for Person Giving Notice: provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Personal Representative: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus ROBERT W. GERMAINE Office of the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broad- from the sale, if any, other than the property Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk of the Circuit Court John K. McClure /s/ Richard G. Martin By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Attorney for Judith A. Lang way Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 8010 Ferndale Rd. owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak 534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled claim within 60 days after the sale. Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Florida Bar No. 286958 Louisville, KY 40291 Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. MCCLURE & LOBOZZO court appearance, or immediately upon receiving Attorney for Personal Representative: Dated this 7th day of March, 2013. 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 Page 11A 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals industries or state or local government agencies, and will IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT electric currents, compressed air sources or toxic not result in significant adverse effects on competition, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT agents; ability to perform tasks that require the employment, investment, productivity, innovation or inter- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ability to perceive and discriminate colors or national trade and/or alternative approaches to the regula- tory objective either do not exist and/or are precluded by CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 11-506-GCS CASE NO.: PC 13-71 shades of colors, sounds, odors, and depths. The law. The cost to the School District of promulgating the CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000528 CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000748 LEO H. CHRISTENSEN and CAROL A. IN RE: ESTATE OF specific legal authority includes Article IX Section proposed rule or amendment is estimated to be $200. Division Division CHRISTENSEN, Husband and Wife, EUGENE GEORGE SORDYL, 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida; Sections The estimated annual cost of implementing and enforcing CENLAR FSB BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiffs, Deceased. 1001.41 and 1001.42, Florida Statutes. The the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text of the Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS School District believes that the proposed rule or proposed rule or amendment can be obtained at the Su- vs. vs. GEORGE B. BRYANT and CLARA J. BRYANT, The administration of the estate of Eugene amendment will have no effect on small business. perintendent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Doug- lass Administration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, JOHN E. TRACEY, LISA M. TRACEY, WELLS KATHLEEN ANN MERSKIN AND UNKNOWN TEN- Defendant. George Sordyl, deceased, whose date of death The School District believes that the proposed rule Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., FARGO BANK, N.A. F/K/A FIRSTMERIT BANK, NA- ANTS/OWNERS, NOTICE OF SALE was January 20, 2013, is pending in the Circuit or amendment will not result in substantial in- Monday through Friday. TIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE OLD PHOENIX Defendants. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a final Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- crease in costs or prices paid by consumers, indi- HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, NATIONAL BANK, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE OF SALE decree of foreclosure entered in the above entitled sion, the address of which is 590 South Com- vidual industries or state or local government BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio F/K/A WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final cause in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870-3867. The agencies, and will not result in significant adverse secretary. TION, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in Florida, I will sell the property situate in Highlands names and addresses of the personal represen- effects on competition, employment, investment, March 31, 2013 Defendants. this cause on March 18, 2013, in the Circuit County, Florida, described as: tative and the personal representative's attorney productivity, innovation or international trade NOTICE OF SALE Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the Lot 11041, Lot 11042, and Lot 11043, of are set forth below. and/or alternative approaches to the regulatory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- AVON PARK LAKES, UNIT No. 34, according to the All creditors of the decedent and other per- objective either do not exist and/or are precluded Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in scribed as: plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 38, of sons having claims or demands against dece- by law. The cost to the School District of promul- this cause on March 18, 2013, in the Circuit LOT 289, OF WEST SEBRING ESTATES, SEC- the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice has gating the proposed rule or amendment is esti- Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the TION B, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS which has the address of: 3130 N. Pocatello been served must file their claims with this court mated to be $200. The estimated annual cost of property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 43, OF THE Road, Avon Park, FL 33825 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE implementing and enforcing the proposed rule or NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGH- scribed as: PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER ADOPTION LOT 4, BLOCK 16, OF FIRST RESUBDIVISION FLORIDA. cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE or amendment can be obtained at the Superinten- SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A OF PINECREST LAKES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT and commonly known as: 4414 WOOD AVE., SE- of the Highlands County Courthouse located at OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. dent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Doug- DATABASE(S) ASSISTANT FOR FINANCE/STAFF AND NO- THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 7, BRING, FL 33875; including the building, appurte- 430 South Commerce Avenue, in Sebring, Florida All other creditors of the decedent and other lass Administration Building, 426 School Street, TICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS nances, and fixtures located therein, at public at 11:00 A.M. on the 16th day of April, 2013. persons having claims or demands against dece- Sebring, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to amend the job description COUNTY, FLORIDA. sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, (SEAL) ROBERT W. GERMAINE dent's estate must file their claims with this court and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. for a Database(s) Assistant for Finance/Staff at a regular and commonly known as: 1302 TALBOTT CIRCLE, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 AVON PARK, FL 33825; including the building, basement of the Highlands County Courthouse lo- BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Admin- appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at cated at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- Deputy Clerk ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME secretary. istration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. The public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for ida 33870, on April 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. March 24, 31, 2013 PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF March 31, 2013 proposed amendment to the job description shall be effec- tive upon adoption. Pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER Statutes, any affected person has twenty-one (21) days af- in the basement of the Highlands County Court- plus from the sale, if any, other than the property BARRED. NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ter publication of this notice to request the opportunity to house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET PUBLIC AUCTION present evidence and argument to the School Board of HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER bring, Florida 33870, on April 18, 2013 at 11 a claim within 60 days after the sale. FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) FOR TOWING & STORAGE Highlands County, Florida regarding the proposed job de- ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION a.m. Dated this 19th day of March, 2013. YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE 1985 LINCOLN scription. Such hearing must be requested in writing and FOR A MANAGER-FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- Clerk of the Circuit Court OF DEATH IS BARRED. 1LNBP96F9FY742746 received by Wally Cox, Superintendent, 426 School Street, plus from the sale, if any, other than the property By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak SAFETY AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC The date of first publication of this Notice is Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 days after publication of this ON APRIL 13th 2013, AT 9:00am HEARING notice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held Thurs- owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file Deputy Clerk March 31, 2013. AT PRECISION AUTO BODY NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL day, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any person desiring to a claim within 60 days after the sale. March 24, 31, 2013 Personal Representative: 734 CR 621 EAST attend such a hearing is requested to call the Superinten- BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to Dated this 19th day of March, 2013. /s/ Lori Sordyl Gray LAKE PLACID FL 33852 dent’s office to verify whether such hearing has been re- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGH- amend the job description for a Manager-Fire and Clerk of the Circuit Court 18510 Dixie Belle Lane March 31, 2013 quested. The purpose and effect of this notice is to create By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER ADOPTION Environmental Safety at a regular meeting of the Montpelier, VA 23192 SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A a new job description for a Database(s) Assistant for Fi- Deputy Clerk Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. Attorney for Personal Representative: NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF nance/Staff. A summary of the proposed new job descrip- MANAGER – FINANCE, STAFF AND STUDENT DA- HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER March 24, 31, 2013 TABASES DEPARTMENT AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL in the Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Ad- /s/ Dawn Ellis tion is as follows: The minimum qualifications for a Data- ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION base(s) Assistant for Finance/Staff: (1) Associate’s degree PUBLIC HEARING ministration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, My Florida Probate, P.A. or two years of college credit/equivalent from an accred- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGH- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF Florida. The proposed amendment to the job de- Dawn Ellis, for the firm FOR A MANAGER-FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES ited educational institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER ADOPTION HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to amend the job description scription shall be effective upon adoption. Pursu- Attorney for Personal Representative DEPARTMENT AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUB- performance in the appropriate/relevant area of experi- SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A FOOD & NU- for a Manager – Finance, Staff and Student Databases at LIC HEARING TRITION SERVICES – SCHOOL CAFETERIA MANAGER AND ant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any af- E-mail Address; ence. (2) Competency in reading and mathematics testing a regular meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, fected person has twenty-one (21) days after pub- [email protected] NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL as administered by an approved outsourced vendor with a NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF lication of this notice to request the opportunity to Florida Bar Number: 091979 minimum score of 80%. (3) Satisfactory clearance of Douglass Administration Building, 426 School Street, Se- amend the job description for a Manager-Food & criminal history records check and drug screening. (4) HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to amend the job description bring, Florida. The proposed amendment to the job de- present evidence and argument to the School P.O. Box 952 Physical Ability: Ability to perform essential functions and for a Food & Nutrition Services – School Cafeteria Man- scription shall be effective upon adoption. Pursuant to Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding the Floral City, FL 34436-0952 Nutrition Services Department at a regular meet- tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force ager at a regular meeting of the Board on Thursday, April Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any affected person has proposed job description. Such hearing must be 352/726-5444 ing of the Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to re- requested in writing and received by Wally Cox, March 31; April 7, 2013 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, George Douglass Administration Building, 426 School quest the opportunity to present evidence and argument to Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL Douglass Administration Building, 426 School pulling, and pushing, if required; may involve extended pe- Street, Sebring, Florida. The proposed amendment to the the School Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding 33870, within 21 days after publication of this no- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF Street, Sebring, Florida. The proposed amend- riods of time at a keyboard or work station: a. Dexterity: job description shall be effective upon adoption. Pursuant the proposed job description. Such hearing must be re- HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any affected person tice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held ment to the job description shall be effective upon Ability to perform skilled coordinated movements. b. Sen- quested in writing and received by Wally Cox, Superinten- ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION sory: Ability to perceive and discriminate sounds; some has twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to dent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any per- adoption. Pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida FOR A MANAGER-MIS COMPUTER REPAIR AND tasks require visual perception and discrimination as well request the opportunity to present evidence and argument days after publication of this notice. If such hearing is re- son desiring to attend such a hearing is requested Statutes, any affected person has twenty-one (21) as oral communications ability. c. Environmental Factors: to the School Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding quested, it will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 to call the Superintendent’s office to verify INSTALLATION AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUB- days after publication of this notice to request the Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental condi- the proposed job description. Such hearing must be re- p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hearing is re- whether such hearing has been requested. The LIC HEARING opportunity to present evidence and argument to tions, such as noise extremes, electric currents, or bright quested in writing and received by Wally Cox, Superinten- quested to call the Superintendent’s office to verify purpose and effect of the proposed new job de- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL the School Board of Highlands County, Florida re- or dim lights. Additional desired qualifications: (1) Bache- dent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 whether such hearing has been requested. The purpose BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to days after publication of this notice. If such hearing is re- scription is to amend the minimum qualifications garding the proposed job description. Such hear- lor’s degree from an accredited educational institution pre- and effect of the proposed new job description is to amend amend the job description for a Manager-MIS ferred. (2) Minimum of five (5) years working experience quested, it will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 the minimum qualifications in the job description for a in the job description for a Manager – Fire and ing must be requested in writing and received by Computer Repair and Installation at a regular with Finance and/or Human Resources databases. (3) p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hearing is re- Manager – Finance, Staff and Student Databases. A sum- Environmental Safety. A summary of the pro- Wally Cox, Superintendent, 426 School Street, Minimum of three (3) years working experience with a re- quested to call the Superintendent’s office to verify mary of the proposed amendment is as follows: The mini- posed amendment is as follows: The minimum meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 days after publica- port writing tool. (4) Intermediate proficiency in writing a whether such hearing has been requested. The purpose mum qualifications for a Manager – Finance, Staff and qualifications for a Manager – Fire and Environ- 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, tion of this notice. If such hearing is requested, it sequal/SQL statement. The specific legal authority in- and effect of this notice is to amend the job description for Student Databases are amended as follows: (1) Associ- mental Safety are amended as follows: (1) Associ- George Douglass Administration Building, 426 will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 cludes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of a Food & Nutrition Services – School Cafeteria Manager. ate’s degree or two years of college credit/equivalent from School Street, Sebring, Florida. The proposed A summary of the amendment to the minimum qualifica- ate’s degree or two years of college credit/equiva- p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hear- Florida; Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, Florida Statutes. an accredited educational institution; or five (5) years of amendment to the job description shall be effec- The School District believes that the proposed rule or tions is as follows: Physical Ability: Exert up to 50 pounds satisfactory performance in the appropriate/relevant area lent from an accredited educational institution; or ing is requested to call the Superintendent’s office tive upon adoption. Pursuant to Section 120.54, amendment will have no effect on small business. The of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force fre- of experience; (2) Physical Ability: Ability to perform es- five (5) years of satisfactory performance in the to verify whether such hearing has been re- School District believes that the proposed rule or amend- quently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to sential functions and tasks which may include exerting up appropriate/relevant area of experience. The fol- Florida Statutes, any affected person has quested. The purpose and effect of the proposed ment will not result in substantial increase in costs or move objects; ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop or to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of lowing shall be removed from additional desired twenty-one (21) days after publication of this no- new job description is to amend the minimum prices paid by consumers, individual industries or state or kneel to handle, lift or move objects from floor level to 6 force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneel- qualifications: Verification of training or experi- tice to request the opportunity to present evidence qualifications in the job description for a Manager local government agencies, and will not result in signifi- feet above floor level; walk or stand for periods of four ing, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required; and argument to the School Board of Highlands continuous hours. a. Environmental Factors: Ability to ence in interpreting construction drawings and de- – Food & Nutrition Services Department. A sum- cant adverse effects on competition, employment, invest- may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or County, Florida regarding the proposed job de- ment, productivity, innovation or international trade and/or work under the following environmental conditions: a. work station: a. Dexterity: Ability to perform skilled coor- sign specifications. The specific legal authority in- mary of the proposed amendment to the minimum scription. Such hearing must be requested in alternative approaches to the regulatory objective either do Subject to inside environmental conditions where there is dinated movements. b. Sensory: Ability to perceive and cludes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the qualifications is as follows: (1) Associate’s degree not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the protection from weather conditions but not necessarily discriminate sounds; some tasks require visual perception State of Florida; Sections 1001.41 and 1001.42, writing and received by Wally Cox, Superinten- or two years of college credit/equivalent from an School District of promulgating the proposed rule or from temperature changes. b. Subject to extreme cold; and discrimination as well as oral communications ability. Florida Statutes. The School District believes that dent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, accredited educational institution; or five (5) years amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated an- temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more c. Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to ad- the proposed rule or amendment will have no ef- within 21 days after publication of this notice. If of satisfactory performance in the nual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule than one hour. c. Subject to extreme heat; temperatures verse environmental conditions, such as noise extremes, such hearing is requested, it will be held Thurs- are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. fect on small business. The School District be- appropriate/relevant area of experience. (2) Physi- or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or electric currents, or bright or dim lights. The following day, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any person de- amendment can be obtained at the Superintendent’s office d. Subject to noise; sufficient noise to cause the worker to shall be removed from additional desired qualifications: lieves that the proposed rule or amendment will cal Ability: Ability to perform essential functions siring to attend such a hearing is requested to call (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Douglass Administration shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. (1) Minimum of five (5) years of employee management. not result in substantial increase in costs or prices which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between the E. Subject to hazards; includes a variety of physical condi- (2) Minimum of seven (7) years working experience with paid by consumers, individual industries or state the Superintendent’s office to verify whether such force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. tions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, elec- Finance and/or Human Resources and/or student data- or local government agencies, and will not result hearing has been requested. The purpose and ef- frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneel- HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, trical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and bases. (3) Minimum of five (5) years of working experi- fect of the proposed new job description is to ing, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if re- exposure to high heat or chemicals. The specific legal in significant adverse effects on competition, em- BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio ence with a report writing tool. (4) Working experience in amend the minimum qualifications in the job de- quired. The specific legal authority includes Arti- authority includes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of writing advanced sequel/SQL statements. The specific le- ployment, investment, productivity, innovation or secretary. scription for a Manager – MIS Computer Repair the State of Florida; Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, Flor- gal authority includes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution international trade and/or alternative approaches cle IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of March 31, 2013 and Installation. A summary of the proposed ida Statutes. The School District believes that the pro- of the State of Florida; Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, to the regulatory objective either do not exist Florida; Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, Florida NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT OF THE posed rule or amendment will have no effect on small Florida Statutes. The School District believes that the pro- and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the amendment to the minimum qualifications is as Statutes. The School District believes that the SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO business. The School District believes that the proposed posed rule or amendment will have no effect on small School District of promulgating the proposed rule follows: (1) Associate’s degree or two years of col- proposed rule or amendment will have no effect CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE rule or amendment will not result in substantial increase in business. The School District believes that the proposed or amendment is estimated to be $200. The esti- lege credit/equivalent from an accredited educa- on small business. The School District believes 6.914 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING costs or prices paid by consumers, individual industries or rule or amendment will not result in substantial increase in tional institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory state or local government agencies, and will not result in mated annual cost of implementing and enforcing that the proposed rule or amendment will not re- NOTICE is hereby given that the School Board of High- costs or prices paid by consumers, individual industries or performance in the appropriate/relevant area of significant adverse effects on competition, employment, state or local government agencies, and will not result in the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text sult in substantial increase in costs or prices paid lands County is developing Rule 6.914, Use of Sick Leave experience; (2) Physical Ability: Performs work re- by Family Members or Employees. The Board will dis- investment, productivity, innovation or international trade significant adverse effects on competition, employment, of the proposed rule or amendment can be ob- by consumers, individual industries or state or lo- cuss/approve future plans to develop the rule at a regular and/or alternative approaches to the regulatory objective investment, productivity, innovation or international trade tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. Connie quiring physical strength and endurance, to in- cal government agencies, and will not result in meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 either do not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost and/or alternative approaches to the regulatory objective clude lifting 80 pounds, crawling, kneeling, bend- significant adverse effects on competition, em- to the School District of promulgating the proposed rule or Scobey), George Douglass Administration Build- p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Admin- either do not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost ing, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between ing, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required. ployment, investment, productivity, innovation or istration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. If amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated an- to the School District of promulgating the proposed rule or The following shall be removed from additional nual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday international trade and/or alternative approaches requested by an affected person in writing within 14 days amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated an- desired qualifications: 1. Knowledge of data proc- or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or nual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule through Friday. to the regulatory objective either do not exist of the date of this notice, a rule development workshop will essing concepts and computer operations either be noticed in a local newspaper. The request must be amendment can be obtained at the Superintendent’s office or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the submitted to Wally Cox, Superintendent, 426 School (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Douglass Administration amendment can be obtained at the Superintendent’s office BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio by experience or formal education. 2. Verification School District of promulgating the proposed rule Street, Sebring, FL 33870. The purpose and effect of the Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between the (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Douglass Administration secretary. of experience operating several types of computer or amendment is estimated to be $200. The esti- hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. proposed rule is to conform with requirements set forth in Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between the March 31, 2013 equipment and local area networks as well as a mated annual cost of implementing and enforcing recent Florida legislation. A summary of the changes to HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. proven ability to deal with user problems and the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text the proposed rule is as follows: (1) A district employee BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, needs. The specific legal authority includes Article of the proposed rule or amendment can be ob- may authorize his or her spouse, child, parent, or sibling secretary. BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida; (“a family member”) who is also a district employee to use tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. Connie March 31, 2013 secretary. sick leave that has accrued to the authorizing employee. Sections 1001.41 and 1001.42, Florida Statutes. Scobey), George Douglass Administration Build- March 31, 2013 (a) Sick leave donated cannot be used until all of the indi- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF The School District believes that the proposed rule ing, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between vidual’s sick leave has been depleted, excluding sick leave HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER or amendment will have no effect on small busi- the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday or any existing sick leave bank, if the recipient participates ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION ness. The School District believes that the pro- through Friday. in a sick leave bank. (b) Donated sick leave shall have no ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER FOR A MANAGER-CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING IN- ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A MANAGER-HUMAN RESOURCES, RECRUIT- posed rule or amendment will not result in sub- HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, terminal pay value. The specific legal authority includes MENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND stantial increase in costs or prices paid by con- Sections 1001.41, 1001.42, 1012.22, and 1012.23, SPECTOR AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC FOR A MANAGER-MAINTENANCE, HEALTH AND BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio Florida Statutes. The School District believes that the pro- HEARING CASUALTY SAFETY AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING sumers, individual industries or state or local gov- secretary. posed rule will have no effect on small business. The NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL ernment agencies, and will not result in significant March 31, 2013 School District believes that the proposed rule will not re- BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to adverse effects on competition, employment, in- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF sult in substantial increase in costs or prices paid by con- amend the job description for a Manager-Human vestment, productivity, innovation or international sumers, individual industries or state or local government amend the job description for a Manager-Con- BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER struction/Building Inspector at a regular meeting amend the job description for a Manager-Mainte- Resources, Recruitment & Professional Develop- trade and/or alternative approaches to the regula- ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION agencies, and will not result in significant adverse effects ment at a regular meeting of the Board on Thurs- tory objective either do not exist and/or are pre- on competition, employment, investment, productivity, in- of the Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 nance, Health and Casualty Safety at a regular FOR A MANAGER-ACCOUNTING AND NOTICE OF novation or international trade and/or alternative ap- p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George Doug- meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, day, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board cluded by law. The cost to the School District of POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING proaches to the regulatory objective either do not exist lass Administration Building, 426 School Street, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, Meeting Room, George Douglass Administration promulgating the proposed rule or amendment is NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the School Dis- Sebring, Florida. The proposed amendment to the George Douglass Administration Building, 426 Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. The estimated to be $200. The estimated annual cost BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to trict of promulgating the proposed rule is estimated to be proposed amendment to the job description shall of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule $200. The estimated annual cost of implementing and job description shall be effective upon adoption. School Street, Sebring, Florida. The proposed amend the job description for a Manager-Ac- Pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any amendment to the job description shall be effec- be effective upon adoption. Pursuant to Section or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed counting at a regular meeting of the Board on enforcing the proposed rule $0. The text of the proposed 120.54, Florida Statutes, any affected person has rule or amendment can be obtained at the Super- rule or amendment can be obtained at the Superinten- affected person has twenty-one (21) days after tive upon adoption. Pursuant to Section 120.54, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the dent’s office, George Douglass Administration Building publication of this notice to request the opportu- Florida Statutes, any affected person has twenty-one (21) days after publication of this no- intendent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Admin- (Attn. Connie Scobey), 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida nity to present evidence and argument to the twenty-one (21) days after publication of this no- tice to request the opportunity to present evidence Douglass Administration Building, 426 School istration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday School Board of Highlands County, Florida regard- tice to request the opportunity to present evidence and argument to the School Board of Highlands Street, Sebring, Florida between the hours of 8:00 Florida. The proposed amendment to the job de- through Friday. ing the proposed job description. Such hearing and argument to the School Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding the proposed job de- a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. scription shall be effective upon adoption. Pursu- THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, must be requested in writing and received by County, Florida regarding the proposed job de- scription. Such hearing must be requested in HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, ant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any af- BY: Wally Cox Wally Cox, Superintendent, 426 School Street, scription. Such hearing must be requested in writing and received by Wally Cox, Superinten- BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio fected person has twenty-one (21) days after pub- Superintendent & ex officio secretary Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 days after publica- writing and received by Wally Cox, Superinten- dent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, secretary. lication of this notice to request the opportunity to March 31, 2013 tion of this notice. If such hearing is requested, it dent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 days after publication of this notice. If March 31, 2013 present evidence and argument to the School NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGH- will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 within 21 days after publication of this notice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held Thurs- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding the LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER ADOPTION p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hear- such hearing is requested, it will be held Thurs- day, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any person de- HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER proposed job description. Such hearing must be SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A FOOD AND siring to attend such a hearing is requested to call NUTRITION SERVICES MANAGER/AREA SUPERVISOR AND ing is requested to call the Superintendent’s office day, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any person de- ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION requested in writing and received by Wally Cox, to verify whether such hearing has been re- siring to attend such a hearing is requested to call the Superintendent’s office to verify whether such FOR A MANAGER-TRANSPORTATION GARAGE Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING hearing has been requested. The purpose and ef- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF quested. The purpose and effect of the proposed the Superintendent’s office to verify whether such AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING 33870, within 21 days after publication of this no- HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to amend the job description new job description is to amend the minimum hearing has been requested. The purpose and ef- fect of the proposed new job description is to NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL tice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held for a Food and Nutrition Services Manager/Area Supervisor qualifications in the job description for a Manager fect of the proposed new job description is to amend the minimum qualifications in the job de- BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any per- at a regular meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, – Construction/Building Inspector. A summary of amend the minimum qualifications in the job de- scription for a Manager – Human Resources, Re- amend the job description for a Manager-Trans- son desiring to attend such a hearing is requested 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George cruitment & Professional Development. A sum- portation Garage at a regular meeting of the Board Douglass Administration Building, 426 School Street, Se- the proposed amendment is as follows: The mini- scription for a Manager – Maintenance, Health to call the Superintendent’s office to verify mum qualifications for a Manager – and Casualty Safety. A summary of the proposed mary of the proposed amendment to the minimum on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the whether such hearing has been requested. The bring, Florida. The proposed amendment to the job de- qualifications is as follows: (1) Associate’s degree scription shall be effective upon adoption. Pursuant to Construction/Building Inspector are amended as amendment is as follows: The minimum qualifica- Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Admin- purpose and effect of the proposed job description Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any affected person has follows: (1) Associate’s degree or two years of col- tions for a Manager – Maintenance, Health and or two years of college credit/equivalent from an istration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, is to modify the minimum qualifications in the job twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to re- lege credit/equivalent from an accredited educa- Casualty Safety are amended as follows: (1) Asso- accredited educational institution; or five (5) years Florida. The proposed amendment to the job de- description for a Manager-Accounting. A sum- quest the opportunity to present evidence and argument to tional institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory ciate’s degree or two years of college of satisfactory performance in the scription shall be effective upon adoption. Pursu- mary of the proposed rule or amendment is as fol- the School Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding appropriate/relevant area of experience. (2) Physi- ant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any af- the proposed job description. Such hearing must be re- performance in the appropriate/relevant area of credit/equivalent from an accredited educational lows: (1) Associate’s degree or two years of col- experience; (2) Appropriate licensing as required institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory per- cal Ability: Ability to perform essential functions fected person has twenty-one (21) days after pub- lege credit/equivalent from an accredited educa- quested in writing and received by Wally Cox, Superinten- and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 dent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 by the Florida Department of Business & Profes- formance in the appropriate/relevant area of expe- lication of this notice to request the opportunity to tional institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory days after publication of this notice. If such hearing is re- sional Regulations. The following shall be re- rience. (2) Physical Ability: Performs work requir- pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of present evidence and argument to the School performance in the appropriate/relevant area of quested, it will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 moved from additional desired qualifications: 1. ing physical strength and endurance, to include force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding the experience; (2) Physical Ability: Ability to perform p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hearing is re- Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Archi- lifting up to 100 pounds, bending, stooping, pull- kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, proposed job description. Such hearing must be essential functions and tasks which may include quested to call the Superintendent’s office to verify if required. The specific legal authority includes requested in writing and received by Wally Cox, whether such hearing has been requested. The purpose tecture, or Engineering from an accredited educa- ing, pushing, climbing and crawling. The follow- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally tional institution preferred. 2. Verification of ing additional desired qualification is removed: (1) Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as neces- and effect of this notice is to amend the job description for Florida; Sections 1001.41 and 1001.42, Florida a Food and Nutrition Services Manager/Area Supervisor. A training or experience in interpreting construction Knowledge of data processing concepts and com- 33870, within 21 days after publication of this no- sary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, summary of the amendment to the minimum qualifications drawings and design specifications. The specific puter operations either from experience or educa- Statutes. The School District believes that the pro- tice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held pulling, and pushing, if required. The specific le- is as follows: Physical Ability: Lift 30 pounds maximum legal authority includes Article IX Section 4(b), tion. The specific legal authority includes Article posed rule or amendment will have no effect on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any per- gal authority includes Article IX Section 4(b), Con- with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 20 Constitution of the State of Florida; Sections IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida; small business. The School District believes that son desiring to attend such a hearing is requested stitution of the State of Florida; Sections 1001.41 pounds; reach, stretch, bend, stoop or kneel to handle, lift the proposed rule or amendment will not result in to call the Superintendent’s office to verify or move objects from floor level; walk or stand for periods 1001.41 and 1001.42, Florida Statutes. The Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, Florida Statutes. and 1001.42, Florida Statutes. The School District School District believes that the proposed rule or The School District believes that the proposed rule substantial increase in costs or prices paid by whether such hearing has been requested. The believes that the proposed rule or amendment will of four (4) continuous hours. a. Environmental Factors: consumers, individual industries or state or local Ability to work in a noisy, hot, humid environment and a amendment will have no effect on small business. or amendment will have no effect on small busi- purpose and effect of the proposed new job de- have no effect on small business. The School fast-paced work place that contains hazardous equipment, The School District believes that the proposed rule ness. The School District believes that the pro- government agencies, and will not result in signifi- scription is to amend the minimum qualifications District believes that the proposed rule or amend- supplies and situations. The specific legal authority in- or amendment will not result in substantial in- posed rule or amendment will not result in sub- cant adverse effects on competition, employment, in the job description for a Manager – Transporta- ment will not result in substantial increase in costs cludes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of crease in costs or prices paid by consumers, indi- stantial increase in costs or prices paid by con- investment, productivity, innovation or interna- tion Garage. A summary of the proposed amend- or prices paid by consumers, individual industries Florida; Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, Florida Statutes. tional trade and/or alternative approaches to the ment to the minimum qualifications is as follows: The School District believes that the proposed rule or vidual industries or state or local government sumers, individual industries or state or local gov- or state or local government agencies, and will not agencies, and will not result in significant adverse ernment agencies, and will not result in significant regulatory objective either do not exist and/or are (1) Associate’s degree or two years of college result in significant adverse effects on competi- amendment will have no effect on small business. The precluded by law. The cost to the School District School District believes that the proposed rule or amend- effects on competition, employment, investment, adverse effects on competition, employment, in- credit/equivalent from an accredited educational tion, employment, investment, productivity, inno- ment will not result in substantial increase in costs or productivity, innovation or international trade vestment, productivity, innovation or international of promulgating the proposed rule or amendment institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory per- vation or international trade and/or alternative ap- prices paid by consumers, individual industries or state or and/or alternative approaches to the regulatory trade and/or alternative approaches to the regula- is estimated to be $200. The estimated annual formance in the appropriate/relevant area of expe- proaches to the regulatory objective either do not local government agencies, and will not result in signifi- objective either do not exist and/or are precluded tory objective either do not exist and/or are pre- cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rience. (2) Physical Ability: Ability to perform es- exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the cant adverse effects on competition, employment, invest- rule or amendment is $0. The text of the pro- sential functions and tasks which may include lift- ment, productivity, innovation or international trade and/or by law. The cost to the School District of promul- cluded by law. The cost to the School District of School District of promulgating the proposed rule gating the proposed rule or amendment is esti- promulgating the proposed rule or amendment is posed rule or amendment can be obtained at the ing up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lift- or amendment is estimated to be $200. The esti- alternative approaches to the regulatory objective either do Superintendent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the mated to be $200. The estimated annual cost of estimated to be $200. The estimated annual cost ing and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 mated annual cost of implementing and enforcing School District of promulgating the proposed rule or implementing and enforcing the proposed rule or of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule George Douglass Administration Building, 426 pounds, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated an- amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed School Street, Sebring, Florida between the hours pulling, and pushing: a. Dexterity: Ability to per- of the proposed rule or amendment can be ob- nual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule or amendment can be obtained at the Superinten- rule or amendment can be obtained at the Super- of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through form skilled coordinated movements that involve tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. Connie or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or Friday. moderate manual dexterity and demonstrate a amendment can be obtained at the Superintendent’s office dent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Doug- intendent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Scobey), George Douglass Administration Build- lass Administration Building, 426 School Street, Douglass Administration Building, 426 School HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, mastery of the particular tools, equipment, mate- ing, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Douglass Administration BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between the Sebring, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. Street, Sebring, Florida between the hours of 8:00 rial, and techniques of the automotive repair the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday secretary. hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. trade. b. Environmental Factors: Ability to perform through Friday. March 31, 2013 HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, tasks in an environment that may risk exposure to HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio secretary. secretary. secretary. dust, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, tempera- secretary. March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 ture and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, March 31, 2013

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Page 12A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 www.newssun.com 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000864 Division CENLAR FSB Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN M. BOND, BRANDY M. BOND, SYLVAN SHORES ASSOCIATION, INC., HIGHLANDS INDEPENDENT BANK, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on March 18, 2013, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- scribed as: LOT 138, SYLVAN SHORES ESTATE, SECTION D, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 13, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 1521 TAMAH BLVD., LAKE PLACID, FL 33852; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Court- DUMMY 2013 house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- bring, Florida 33870, on April 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- plus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. SERVICE DIRECTORY Dated this 19th day of March, 2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk March 24, 31, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DUMMY OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 13-65 IN RE: ESTATE OF ALENA VECCHIO aka ALENA JOSEPHINE VECCHIO, 5X21.5 Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ALENA VEC- CHIO aka ALENA JOSEPHINE VECCHIO, deceased, whose date of death was December 27, 2012, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands Court, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is AD # 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's es- tate on whom a copy of this notice is served must 00026404 file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF- TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against decedent's es- tate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is March 24, 2013. Personal Representative: /s/ Grant Dillon 2501 W. Russ Road, Avon Park, FL 33825 Attorney for Personal Representative: CLIFFORD M. ABLES, P.A. 551 SOUTH COMMERCE AVE. SEBRING, FL 33870 Telephone: (863) 385-0112 Fax: (863) 385-1284 Email: [email protected] /s/ Clifford M. Ables III FLORIDA BAR NO. 178379 March 24, 31, 2013 NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGH- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AN ACCOUNTANT AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEAR- ING NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to amend the job description for an Accountant at a regular meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meet- ing Room, George Douglass Administration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. The proposed amendment to the job description shall be effective upon adoption. Pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any affected person has twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to request the opportunity to present evidence and argument to the School Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding the proposed job description. Such hearing must be requested in writing and received by Wally Cox, Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 days after publication of this notice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hearing is requested to call the Superintendent’s office to verify whether such hearing has been requested. The pur- pose and effect of the proposed new job description is to amend the minimum qualifications in the job description for an Accountant. A summary of the proposed amend- ment to the minimum qualifications is as follows: (1) Asso- ciate’s degree or two years of college credit/equivalent from an accredited educational institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory performance in the appropriate/relevant area of experience. (2) Competency in reading and mathematics testing as administered by an approved out- sourced vendor with a minimum score of 80%. (3) Physi- cal Ability: Requirements to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stoop- ing, pulling, and pushing, if required. The specific legal authority includes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida; Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, Flor- ida Statutes. The School District believes that the pro- posed rule or amendment will have no effect on small business. The School District believes that the proposed rule or amendment will not result in substantial increase in costs or prices paid by consumers, individual industries or state or local government agencies, and will not result in significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation or international trade and/or alternative approaches to the regulatory objective either do not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the School District of promulgating the proposed rule or amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated an- nual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or amendment can be obtained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Douglass Administration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio secretary. March 31, 2013 NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGH- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A CLASSROOM TEACHING ASSISTANT AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUB- LIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to amend the job description for a Classroom Teaching Assistant at a regular meeting of the Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Administration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. The pro- posed amendment to the job description shall be effective upon adoption. Pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida Stat- utes, any affected person has twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to request the opportunity to pre- sent evidence and argument to the School Board of High- lands County, Florida regarding the proposed job descrip- tion. Such hearing must be requested in writing and re- ceived by Wally Cox, Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 days after publication of this notice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held Thurs- day, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hearing is requested to call the Superinten- dent’s office to verify whether such hearing has been re- quested. The purpose and effect of this notice is to amend the job description for a Classroom Teaching As- sistant. A summary of the amendment to the minimum qualifications of the job description is as follows: Valid State of Florida Educator’s certificate or Florida Depart- ment of Education Statement of Status of Eligibility. The specific legal authority includes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida; Sections 1012.22 and 1001.41, Florida Statutes. The School District believes that the proposed rule or amendment will have no effect on small business. 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Mobile Homes L C 1050 egals 1050 Legals 1100 Announcements 2000 5050 For Sale 6750 ommercial Rental NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEBRING - DOUBLE WIDE 55 plus SEBRING AVAILABLE. 3922 IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER Sebring Village 2BR, 2BA, 12' X 20' Kenilworth Blvd, 3000 sq ft, $1100/mo: OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, Employment ADOPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION screened porch, carport, W/D, Sears (Will split in half) BA, lg overhead doors, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY FOR A MANAGER-TRANSPORTATION OPERA- appli., new water heater, irrigation sys, near Sebring High School. Call Chip CIVIL DIVISION TIONS AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEAR- new galvanized roof. Pets 25lb. max. Boring 863-385-0077 or Cell CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000306 ING Help Wanted $10,000. obo 863-655-0876 863-381-1298 Division 2100 NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. THRIFT STORE MANAGER BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to SEBRING - Mobile Home / Double wide Plaintiff, Lake Placid Store, (30) hours a week, amend the job description for a Manager-Trans- CHECK with 2 Lots. 3BR, 2BA Utility Room, vs. responsible for the sale and processing portation Operations at a regular meeting of the Carport, Frt. Porch, Deed restrictions, ARCADIO DIAZ, JR., MARIA M. RIVERA-DIAZ, of donated items to the NU-HOPE elder 7000 Board on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. 115 Sunbird Place. 55+ $39,900.00 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION Care Services thrift Store. Apply in in the Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Ad- 863-382-4141 Or 863-414-7090 SYSTEMS, INC., AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWN- person at NU-HOPE Elder Care Merchandise ministration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, ERS, YOUR Services, Inc. 6414 U.S. 27 South, SEBRING - REMODELED SINGLE Florida. The proposed amendment to the job de- Defendants. Sebring, FL. EOE DFWP. scription shall be effective upon adoption. Pursu- WIDE MOBILE HOME 12'X 60' with NOTICE OF SALE ant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any af- Land. 2BR 1 1/2 BA, 12' X 24' Appliances Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE Screened Porch. Call for more info 7040 fected person has twenty-one (21) days after pub- Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in RANGE TOP Surface unit, digital. 1 yr. lication of this notice to request the opportunity to PROGRAM (F/T) 863-382-9203 this cause on March 19, 2013, in the Circuit AD old. Paid $1000. Asking $200. present evidence and argument to the School Application deadline: 4/23/13. Please Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the Call 863-532-0354 Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding the visit http://interview exchange.com for property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- Please check your ad on the first proposed job description. Such hearing must be detailed position posting. scribed as: requested in writing and received by Wally Cox, day it runs to make sure it is 863-784-7132 EA/EO. 6000 LOT 29, BLOCK 4, HARDER HALL COUNTRY Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL Furniture CLUB II, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS correct. Sometimes instructions 7180 33870, within 21 days after publication of this no- Rentals RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 46, OF THE 2 MATCHING TWIN beds on casters, tice. If such hearing is requested, it will be held over the phone are PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, steel frame, box springs, mattresses, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. Any per- misunderstood and an error can FLORIDA. full set of linens, decorator bed covers, son desiring to attend such a hearing is requested and commonly known as: 414 DOZIER AVE, SE- occur. If this happens to you, Duplexes for Rent pillows, $299/both. 6-drawer dresser to call the Superintendent’s office to verify BRING, FL 33875; including the building, appurte- 6050 22''x62'', lg. attached mirror, $125, whether such hearing has been requested. The please call us the first day LAKE PLACID * TOMOKA HEIGHTS * nances, and fixtures located therein, at public 863-382-6378. purpose and effect of the proposed new job de- Gated 55+ Community, Lg. 1 Br, 1Ba, sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, your ad appears and we will be scription is to amend the minimum qualifications Furn. / Unfurn., Screened Lanai, W/D. Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the OAK PIECES China hutch w/ lead glass in the job description for a Manager – Transporta- happy to fix it as soon as we Clubhouse, heated pool. No Pets - No basement of the Highlands County Courthouse lo- $350 - Entertainment center / $350 tion Operations. A summary of the proposed can. smoke $500/mo. annual 863-840-1337 cated at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- Dining table, leaf, 4 chairs & 2 arm amendment to the minimum qualifications is as ida 33870, on April 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. If We can assist you, chairs / $650 - 3 Bar stools / $50. follows: Associate’s degree or two years of college SEBRING * 2BR, 2BA, 1Car Garage * Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- PINE PIECES Dresser w/ mirror / $275 credit/equivalent from an accredited educational please call us: 2000 sq. feet, Swimming Pool. No plus from the sale, if any, other than the property 3 drawer chest / $75 - 6 drawer institution; or five (5) years of satisfactory per- Pets. No Smoke. $800 / Monthly. owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file chest / $125 - Gun cabinet (needs formance in the appropriate/relevant area of expe- EXPERIENCE THE JOYS 863-402-1142 a claim within 60 days after the sale. one side glass replaced) / $75. rience. The specific legal authority includes Arti- AND REWARDS Of Being A Comfort Dated this 19th day of March, 2013. 314-9876 LAZY BOY leather burgundy recliner cle IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Keeper If you have a passion for im- Clerk of the Circuit Court Furnished (hardly used) / $150.Call 863-840-5179 Florida; Sections 1001.41 and 1001.42, Florida proving the quality of life for others By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Apartments Statutes. The School District believes that the pro- while helping people live independ- 6150 Deputy Clerk posed rule or amendment will have no effect on News-Sun ently and happily in their own homes, SEBRING FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED March 24, 31, 2013 Miscellaneous small business. The School District believes that you could be a Comfort Keeper! We 1BR or Studios, on the circle. Some 7300 the proposed rule or amendment will not result in are now hiring CNA, HHA and Home- Utilities incl. $450 - 600. Attn: Vets. TELEVISION - 55" Samsung - HD 1080 substantial increase in costs or prices paid by maker Companion Positions in the Special programs for veterans, Monitor. Excel. cond. $175. & Twin consumers, individual industries or state or local Classified ads Classified Highlands County area. We offer flexi- subsidize payments, call to see Frame / Box Spring / Mattress. $65. government agencies, and will not result in signifi- ble full-time or part-time hours. Con- if you qualify. 863-386-9100. get fast results 863-835-9210 cant adverse effects on competition, employment, tact us to learn more about how you investment, productivity, innovation or interna- can develop a rewarding career en- Unfurnished tional trade and/or alternative approaches to the riching the lives of others with Comfort Apartments Bargain Buys regulatory objective either do not exist and/or are Keepers. Apply online today at: 6200 7310 precluded by law. The cost to the School District http://ck381.ersp.biz/employment AVON PARK * LEMONTREE APTS * ALL TO HAUL Motorcycle or Scooter, of promulgating the proposed rule or amendment 863-385-9100 1BR $520 mo. + $350 Sec. Deposit, DUMMY 2013 Chrome front wheel chocks, handle bar is estimated to be $200. The estimated annual available immediately. Washer/Dryer harness, 4 ratchet tie down straps. cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed & WSG included. Pets OK! Call Alan LPN'S WANTED All for $40. 863-453-7027 rule or amendment is $0. The text of the pro- Avon Park Intermediate Care Facility 386-503-8953 posed rule or amendment can be obtained at the 2X3 serving disabled adults is seeking CHANNEL MASTER ROTOR DIGITAL Superintendent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), AVON PARK - NW - APARTMENTS nurses for 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift. Good Condition. $100 obo George Douglass Administration Building, 426 2BR/2BA $450 mo. New 1BR/1BA Casual work environment, benefit 863-273-4191 School Street, Sebring, Florida between the hours REPORTER package and paid training. Call Melissa $395 mo. Plus 1st & Sec. Central Heat & Air. No Dogs or Cats. of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Fri- at 863-452-5141 or complete an GAS CAN / 5 GALLON. LIKE NEW! $10. 863-449-0195 day. application at 55 E. College Dr., Avon 863-453-7027 HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, Park, FL 33825. LAKE PLACID - APARTMENTS & BY: Wally Cox, Superintendent & ex officio AD # HOMES for rent from $350 / mo. Call GOLF BAG - R J BRAND Ladies Used secretary. PARTS PERSON Sara Rios @ CENTURY 21 Compton Twice. $20 863-382-8745 March 31, 2013 Realty 863-465-1458 PATIO DINING SET / 4 CHAIRS WITH 00028837 Lykes Citrus Division has an opening Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida CUSHIONS / STURDY METAL FRAME for a full time Parts Person at their Bas- Water Management District has received an appli- TABLE in WHITE. $100 OBO inger Grove Shop. Duties include an- cation for a water use permit to withdraw water 863-658-4240 from wells and/or surface waters from Robert J. swering phones, parts ordering, inven- AVON Barben Inc. Application number: 20005626.007. tory control, distribution/stocking, in- WATER DISTILLER / Stainless steel Application received: 9/18/2012. Predominant voicing of incoming /outgoing parts, by Moyer Diebel in Canada. $10. use type: agricultural. Total requested withdrawal ability to lift 25 lbs. Successful appli- PARK Call 863-382-4137 average daily gallons per day: 554,200. Peak cants should possess 1 year experi- month average gallons per day: 2,571,000. Maxi- ence in parts inventory or related field HOUSING WINE REFRIGERATOR - 7 Racks, mum daily gallons per day: 8,297,200. From 3 and have computer skills. Danby Designer, 7 Racks. Black, wells. Location: Sections 2 and 11, Township 35 33"H X 18"D X 17"W. $75. East, Range 29 South, in Highlands County. The Lykes Citrus Division offers competitive 1X3 863-382-8745 application is available for public inspection online wages and benefit package including YAGI ANTENNA LONG RANGE via the District's website or Monday through Fri- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and DUMMY 2013 AD # $100 obo 863-273-4191 day at The Southwest Florida Water Management LTD insurance plus paid vacation and District Tampa Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, holidays. Tampa, Fl 33637. Interested persons may inspect 00028054 Garage & a copy of the application and submit written com- 2X3 Interested applicants should apply in 7320 Yard Sales ments concerning the application. Comments person at: AVON PARK - ORANGEWOOD ACRES must include the permit application number and 2468 N. Orangewood St. / Thur & Fri, be received within 14 days from the date of this Lykes Citrus Division CIRCULATION Apr. 4 & 5, 9am - 2pm. Grandfather notice. If you wish to be notified of intended 7 Lykes Road clock, dining rm. set "6" chairs, couch, agency action or an opportunity to request an ad- Lake Placid, FL 33852 wine rack table, pots & pans, TV & ministrative hearing regarding the application, you entertainment ctr., Sale inside house. must send a written request referencing the per- MANAGER Lykes Citrus Division is an Equal Em- Everything Must Go! mit application number to the Southwest Florida ployment Opportunity Employer/ Af- Water Management District, Regulation Perform- firmative Action/ Drug and Tobacco AVON PARK - MOVING SALE! 2609 N. ance Management Department, 2379 Broad Free Workplace/ M/F/D/V. AD # Rehrer Rd., Olivia Lake, Wed-Thur-Fri, Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 or submit SEBRING * SUN 'N LAKE * 1BR, 1BA. Apr 3-4-5, 9am-5pm. Furn., Household your request through the District’s website at PICK UP & DELIVERY DRIVER for Includes TV, Wi Fi internet, cable, elec. items Lg. & Sm. appliances Tools. www.watermatters.org. The District does not dis- 00026405 Lake Placid Store - part time, primarily No Pets or Smoker. Single $500/mo. or Too Much To List! criminate based on disability. Anyone requiring for pick up and delivery of donated Couple $550/mo. $500 Sec. Deposit. accommodation under the ADA should contact the items for resale at the Lake Placid 863-214-6027 LAKE PLACID * MOVING SALE * 119 Regulation Performance Management Department Store, Must have a clean driving record. Danbar Dr. Thur-Fri-Sat. Mar 28-29-30, at (352)796-7211 or 1(800)423-1476: TDD only Apply in person at NU-HOPE Elder 9am - 4pm. Diving equip, Furn., Tools, 1(800)231-6103. Care Services, Inc. 6414 U.S. 27 Furnished Houses Delux King Matress/box springs/frame, March 31, 2013 South, Sebring, FL. EOE DFWP. 6250 Massage table. Everything Must Go! LAKE PLACID - Near Lake Placid Boat All reasonable offers will be considered. SUNSHINE PAYDAY LOANS Ramp, with Lake Access. Very Nice Full time clerk needed 2BR,1BA, Appliances, A/C. $550/mo. Must be organized and plus $50 water. 863-465-1354. Pets & Supplies DOES MAKING Have excellent Customer 7520 HIGHLANDS CO. Service skills MONEY Fax resumes to: Unfurnished Houses 863-678-2170 6300 SHERIFF’S DEPT. AVON PARK * LEASE OPTION / SELL * NOTICE MAKE SWEETBAY - Now taking applications 3BR. 2BA, Large Corner Lot with Lake for FT Meat cutters, and PT Meat clerks View. Just Remodeled! Owner Will Florida statute 585.195 states that YOU HAPPY? 2X4 in both Highlands County stores: FT Finance if Needed. $137,500. all dogs and cats sold in Florida Market Mgr. for Lake Placid. Apply in 954-270-5242 must be at least eight weeks old, person to Lake Placid store 1519 Sell your Hwy 27 South, ask for Ron or Sebring LAKE PLACID 3/2 131 Loquat Rd. have an official health certificate AD # store 3250 Hwy 27 South, ask for Paul. Screened patio. $700/mo. + $1,000. and proper shots and be free of in- used appliance TREE SERVICE IS SEEKING security. Call 305-804-5464 testinal and external parasites. Exp. Tree Worker. with a 00028742 Drivers License required Medical Supplies Leave detailed message at & Equipment 863-465-7491 AVON 7560 News-Sun HOSPITAL BED - LIKE NEW! PARK ELEC. CONTROL. NEW MATTRESS. classified ad. $495. Call 863-465-7345 3000 HOUSING Call today, Financial 1X3 8000 gone tomorrow! Recreation AD # 314-9876 4000 Real Estate Recreational 00028056 8400 Vehicles 2001 SEADOO Jetski GTS 3- pass., Homes for Sale w/ performance gal. trailer. $2000 Avon Park Dockside lil' lifter manual hoist (jetski). 4060 $800. 2 Davit Master 600lb. gal. davits AVON PARK * SELL / LEASE OPTION * w/ dock pile mts. $700. 863-441-2065 3BR, 2BA. Just Remodeled! Large Corner Lot. Lake View. $137,500. Owner Will Finance if needed. AGERO 954-270-5242 9000 Homes for Sale Transportation Sebring SEBRING * NICE * 2BR, 2BA, 1CG, 3X5 4080 Cathedral Ceiling. 6530 Mattee Road. SEBRING - 1505 Hydee St., Water $700 Monthly, Plus $750 Security Motorcycles Front CBS, 2BR, 2BA, 2 car garage. Deposit. Call 863-385-3101 & ATVs Nice, located on canal directly into 9100 AD # Lake Charlotte, dock, covered boat SEBRING * NICE * 2BR, 2BA, near HARLEY DAVIDSON '07 Ultra Classic house. $80,000 - C. Wesley Ward, YMCA. New Paint, Blinds, Screened FLHTCU, 8K mi., never damaged, like Broker 863-385-7606 Cell rear porch w/ utility rm., back yard new, loaded red & black. $14,900 obo. 00028735 863-202-6515. Extra lot available. storage shed. $600/mo., $500 Sec. No longer able to ride. 863-243-3612 deposit. w/1 yr. lease. 863-835-1196. Homes for Sale Automotive Wanted 4100 Lake Placid Rooms for Rent 9400 LAKE PLACID 8 homes for sale. 108 6400 WE BUY ALL AUTOS Anderson St., 190 Crestmore Dr., 142 SEBRING- FEMALE 42 / 55 yrs to share with or without Title. Any Condition Vision St., 147 Zion St., 106 E. Smith House, Garage, W/D & Kitchen. 1Br, Year / Make / Model. We will pay up Ave., 134 E. Smith Ave., 161 E. Smith 1Ba, Split Plan, TV & I-net hookup, to $20,000. Free Towing. Call Cindy Ave., 172 E. Smith Ave. elec. & water included. $500/mo. 813-505-6935 All Properties for $60,000. w/ $200 deposit. 863-991-3878 Call David at 917-952-3348. Warehouses Antiques - Classics for Rent 9420 6550 1970 FORD THUNDERBIRD LANDAU 5000 LAKE PLACID - WAREHOUSES for rent 2 Dr, Vinyl Top, Auto., A/C. 8,000 orig. from $47 / mo. & Commercial space for miles. Purchased new April 4, 1971. Mobile Homes rent from $428 / mo. Contact Sara Rare Collectible, 429 Thunder Jet Rios, Compton Rental Properties. 4V Engine, have original tag & 863-465-4158 owners manual. $15,000. Will accept Mobile Homes reasonable offer. Consider trade plus 5050 For Sale Business & Offices Cash. Must sell! 863-465-9100 PALM HARBOR HOMES 6600 For Rent Check us out at PROFESSIONAL OFFICE space avail., Automotive for Sale http://www.palmharbor.com/model- 600 sq.ft., Golf View Plaza, Sebring, 9450 center/plantcity/ 1251 US Hwy 27 S., across from Lake 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 cyl., auto. New models $39K off list Jackson. Exceptional location, great trans., A/C, Very Good Condition. John Lyons 800-622-2832 EXT 210 parking. 863-385-5510, 863-414-3829. SORRY SOLD ! C M Y K

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C M Y K SBECTION SPORTS News-Sun Sunday, March 31, 2013 Special memories and friendships created at softball tourney

Special to the News-Sun of the Florida Hospital team skills, good sportsmanship Singha’s step-sister Angie SEBRING – The memory for several years and looked and overall team spirit. Ruckman attended the event of one special athlete was forward to the season each There were four newcomers to present the trophy to kept alive during the 14th year. to the field this year – Cole Jordon who was totally annual Special STARS This year in We went to Germaine, shocked when her name was Softball Classic played on his memory, ‘ Elizabeth called as the winner. Saturday,March 23, at the Special STARS school together. Jordon, Greg “I am really honored to be Highlands County Sports established the Ruggs and selected for this award espe- Complex while another pair Joe Singha I really miss Edrei Lopez. cially since Joe Joe was my of athletes were recognized Memorial The coaches friend,” Jordon said as she for a unique friendship. Rookie of the him.’ from all six wiped tears from her eyes Joe Singha, who passed Year award. teams cast their after being announced the ELIZABETH JORDON away at the end of February, It was pre- ballots and winner. “We went to school was not forgotten by his fel- sented to the athlete who was selected Elizabeth Jordon as together. I really miss him.” Courtesy photo playing for their first time on this year’s winner. Several coaches comment- Special STARS softball player Elizabeth Jordon was over- low athletes who played in the a team and they had to Jordon played on Dee’s ed on Jordon’s dynamic play- whelmed with excitement when she received the Joe Singha softball tourney. Memorial Rookie of the Year award from Singha’s step-sis- demonstrate excellent playing Place team. Singha had been a member See STARS, Page B3 ter Angie Ruckman (left).

Blue Streaks strong in track win Dragons, Devils

By DAN HOEHNE pick up wins, [email protected] SEBRING – Playing host to their third track meet of Streaks stunned the season Thursday, the Blue By ALEX COYNE 10-4, Tuesday win over Streaks were dominant in a News-Sun correspondent Booker, the offense seems boy-girl sweep. and DAN HOEHNE to be back on track. The Lady Streaks tallied a [email protected] The Devils had scored a 132.50 team total, topping Hardee traveled to Lake total of four runs during the field by 92 points over Placid Friday night for a their slide, but have the next team, while the boys non district baseball game scored 18 in their last two totaled 138 and outdid the Thursday night after hav- games alone, and will be field by almost 96 points. ing downed the Dragons looking for a little pay- The Sebring ladies got the in a home date Tuesday. back Thursday, April 4, points rolling with a Denise But Lake Placid defend- with a home game against Constant win in the 400- ed its’ turf behind a stellar a Sebring squad that meter dash, with Ashley performance from Tyler trounced them 12-0 on White taking third in the Carr, who Monday, event. pitched a ‘It was nice to March 25. Hannah Schroeder and shutout, gave Down in Cassandra Marentes then up just four win a close DeSoto went first and second, respec- hits and game.’ Thursday, tively, in the 800, before struck out 11 those same Taylor Tubbs continued her in the 2-0 DAN COOMES Blue Streaks trend of setting new stan- win. Lake Placid head coach was cruising dards. Two early along with a Taking to the 3,200-meter runs in the second inning 2-0 lead behind five run, the senior found herself were the only runs for the innings of one-hit, four- running amid the boys, as she Dragons, but would be all strikeout ball by junior had in the 1,600 at Sebring’s they would need. hurler Jordan Baker. previous home meet on “It was a good win,” But when head coach Tuesday, March 19. head coach Dan Coomes Buck Rapp went to the But she wasn’t amid the stated. “It was nice to win bullpen for the sixth, the boys for long and duplicated a close game.” host Bulldogs took advan- her race win from nine days The Dragons will play tage and broke out with a prior. host to Port St. Lucie four-run inning. “I did the two-mile just to Monday before returning The Streaks answered try something different,” she News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE to district action Tuesday back with one in the top of Gary DeMarist broke the school record for discus at the Lake Placid meet on Thursday, said. “I knew I could get a March 21, then broke his own mark at this past Thursday’s home meet, sending the disc at Mulberry. the seventh, but could add personal record since I flying 137-feet, 2-inches. In Avon Park Thursday, no more in the 4-3 loss haven’t seriously raced it in the Red Devils continued that moved their record to over a year. My goal was to to get rolling in the right 7-11 on the season. my run.” Unaue then placed second relays. break 11 minutes and get to direction with an 8-2 win Sebring gets back into The scoring continued in in the 300 with Lissette Constant, White, around 10:56. I went through over visiting Bayshore at the District 9-6A schedule, the hurdles, where Destiny Moran finishing third. Schroeder and Tubbs got the the first mile in 5:27 and felt Head Field. and back into the win col- McCartney too first in the The Lady Streaks picked win in the 4X400, while Febe a lot better than I thought I After snapping a four- umn, Tuesday with a date 100, with Amaia Unaue tak- up wins in both the 4X400- Murillo, Kimber Harris, would. I finished with a game losing streak with a at Kathleen. ing third. meter and 4X800-meter 10:55, so I’m very proud of See TRACK, Page B4

South Florida splits with conference-leading Hawks Lady Dragons, Streaks roll

By ALEX COYNE Thursday with the Lady News-Sun correspondent Streaks taking care of busi- Lake Placid Softball rec- ness against a struggling ognized their seniors Avon Park squad, 18-0. Lake Placid Thursday Things get Sebring night as tougher in a they hosted hurry, though 13 the Moore as it’s back to 18 Moore Haven Haven the district Avon Park Terriers. schedule and “We had a visit from 3 such a Winter 0 good time,” Senior, captain Haven Tuesday night. and four-year letterman Laine Weber-Callahan stat- News-Sun Sports Editor Dan ed. “I couldn’t have asked Hoehne contributed to this arti- for a better senior night cle. with a better group of girls.” ‘I couldn’t It was a memorable night News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE for the four seniors, Shelbi Taylor Test and the Lady Dragons celebrated Senior Night have asked for News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE Bertram, Laine Weber with a big win over visiting Moore Haven. Alexis Adams and the Lady Panthers are on the move. After Callahan, Taylor Test and a better Senior sweeping St. Petersburg on the road Tuesday, the South Chelsea Hillier who topped wouldn’t be going to col- on their faces. Florida softball squad set out Thursday to take on Suncoast Night with a Conference leading Hillsborough. After the host Hawks things off with a win over lege on scholarship for soft- The Dragons look to keep pulled out a 3-1 nailbiter in the opener, the Panthers the Terriers, 13-3. ball.” on smiling as they return to returned the favor and held on for a 7-6 win for a split of “I love my team.” Test The bittersweet feeling is district action Tuesday with better group of the twin-bill. Hillsborough maintains their lead in the stand- exclaimed. “Without my always normal on Senior a visit from the Lady girls.’ ings at 6-2, but South Florida sits solidly in second at 4-2 coaches and teammates, I Night, but the girls man- Bulldogs of Frostproof. and will try to build on that when they host State College of Florida on Tuesday at Panther Field. wouldn’t have as much pas- aged to walk off the field in It was a similarly lop- LAINE WEBER- sion for the game as I do. I the sixth inning with smiles sided contest in Sebring CALLAHAN C M Y K

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THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE LIVE MONDAY: Boys and Girls Tennis at District Tournaments,TBA Atlantic Division TUESDAY: JV Baseball vs. Hardee, 6 p.m.; Softball at Mulberry, 7 p.m.; Boys and Girls W L Pct GB Tennis at District Tournaments,TBA x-New York 45 26 .634 — SPORTS x-Brooklyn 42 30 .583 3.5 THURSDAY: Baseball vs. Sebring, 7 p.m.; JV Baseball at Sebring, 6 p.m.; Track at Boston 38 34 .528 7.5 Avon Park Frostproof, 4:30 p.m. Philadelphia 29 43 .40316.5 ON TV Toronto 27 45 .37518.5 Southeast Division W L Pct GB COLLEGE BASEBALL z-Miami 57 15 .792 — UNDAY x-Atlanta 40 33 .54817.5 S MONDAY: Baseball vs. Port St. Lucie, 5 p.m.; Boys and Girls Tennis at District Washington 26 46 .361 31 1 p.m. Mississippi at Florida ...... SUN Tournaments,TBA Orlando 19 54 .26038.5 TUESDAY: Baseball at Mulberry, 7 p.m.; Softball vs. Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys and Charlotte 17 55 .236 40 Central Division Girls Tennis at District Tournaments,TBA W L Pct GB COLLEGE BASKETBALL Lake Placid x-Indiana 46 27 .630 — SUNDAY x-Chicago 39 31 .557 5.5 Milwaukee 35 36 .493 10 2:10 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... CBS Detroit 24 49 .329 22 4:55 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... CBS Cleveland 22 49 .310 23 TUESDAY TUESDAY: Baseball at Kathleen, 7 p.m.; Softball vs.Winter Haven, 5:30/7:30 p.m.; WESTERN CONFERENCE 7 p.m. NIT Tournament...... ESPN2 Boys and Girls Tennis at District Tournaments, Lakeland,TBA Southwest Division THURSDAY: Baseball at Avon Park, 7 p.m.; JV Baseball vs. Avon Park, 6 p.m.; Track at W L Pct GB 9 p.m. NIT Tournament...... ESPN2 x-San Antonio 55 17 .764 — Frostproof, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Weightlifting at State Qualifier, Harmony High, 1 p.m. x-Memphis 48 24 .667 7 Sebring Houston 39 33 .542 16 Dallas 35 37 .486 20 GOLF New Orleans 25 48 .34230.5 SUNDAY Northwest Division W L Pct GB 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Trophee Hassan II ...... GOLF x-Oklahoma City 53 20 .726 — 1 p.m. PGA – Shell Houston Open ...... GOLF MONDAY: Baseball at Hillsborough, 3 p.m. x-Denver 50 24 .676 3.5 3 p.m. PGA – Shell Houston Open ...... NBC TUESDAY: Softball vs. State College of Florida, 5 p.m. Utah 37 36 .507 16 Portland 33 39 .45819.5 WEDNESDAY: Baseball vs. Hillsborough, 6 p.m. Minnesota 26 45 .366 26 SFSC Pacific Division W L Pct GB MLB x-L.A. Clippers 49 24 .671 — SUNDAY Golden State 41 32 .562 8 8 p.m. Texas at Houston ...... ESPN L.A. Lakers 37 36 .507 12 MONDAY Sacramento 27 46 .370 22 PORTS NAPSHOTS Phoenix 23 50 .315 26 1 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees...... ESPN S S x-clinched playoff spot 1:30 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh...... WGN y-clinched division Sebring Elks Golf ___ 4 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers ...... ESPN Seminole Trail Run Thursday’s Games 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta...... ESPN2 Tournament Milwaukee 113, L.A. Lakers 103 SEBRING – The 3rd Seminole Trail 10 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona ...... ESPN2 SEBRING – The Sebring Elks Lodge Indiana 103, Dallas 78 Run 5K will be held Saturday, April 6, Sacramento 117, Phoenix 103 TUESDAY No. 1529 monthly golf outing will be held with an 8 a.m. start, at the Sun-N-Lake Friday’s Games 3 p.m. Baltimore at Tampa Bay ...... SUN at Golf Hammock Golf and Country Club Orlando 97, Washington 92 Preserve. on Monday, April 1, beginning at 8:00 Boston 118, Atlanta 107 Proceeds benefit Highlands Seminole New York 111, Charlotte 102 a.m. Club and Mark Palmer Memorial scholar- Philadelphia 97, Cleveland 87 NBA Cost is $30 which includes golf, cart, Toronto 99, Detroit 82 UNDAY ship funds. Memphis 103, Houston 94 S lunch and prize fund. For more information, visit high- Minnesota 101, Oklahoma City 93 7 p.m. Detroit at Chicago ...... WGN To sign up contact Jack McLaughlin at Miami 108, New Orleans 89 landsseminoles.org or call Erin at 386- TUESDAY [email protected] or leave a San Antonio 104, L.A. Clippers 102 9194. Denver 109, Brooklyn 87 8 p.m. New York at Miami ...... TNT message on (863) 471-3295. Utah 105, Portland 95 10:30 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers ...... TNT Check in by 7:40 a.m. by the Pro Shop. Saturday’s Games Sunrise Rotary Golf Chicago at Dallas, late Orlando at Atlanta, late Chamber Spring Golf Classic SEBRING — Sebring Sunrise Rotary L.A. Clippers at Houston, late NHL 24th annual Charity Golf Tournament will Memphis at Minnesota, late UNDAY Charlotte at Philadelphia, late S SEBRING – The Greater Sebring be Saturday, June 1, with an 8 a.m. shot- Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, late 12:30 p.m. Chicago at Detroit ...... NBC Chamber of Commerce will host its gun start on the Deer Run course at Sun Brooklyn at Utah, late TUESDAY Spring Golf Classic on Saturday, April 6, ‘N Lake Golf and Country Club. Indiana at Phoenix, late 7:30 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay...... SUN L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, late at the Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club’s Deer Run Format is a Four-person Scramble Portland at Golden State, late course in Sebring. (double Bogey maximum). Sunday’s Games Proceeds from the event will benefit Cost is $220 per team and includes Cleveland at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 6 p.m. TENNIS the Greater Sebring Chamber of greens fees, cart, range balls, lunch and Detroit at Chicago, 7 p.m. SUNDAY Commerce, a non-profit organization. on-course beverages along with some fab- Miami at San Antonio, 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. ATP – Sony Open, Men’s Final ...... CBS The tournament, presented by Heacock ulous raffle prizes. Boston at New York, 7:30 p.m. Insurance and Heacock Payroll, will kick Sponsorships available: $100 Hole NHL off with registration at 7:30 a.m. and a sponsor; $155 Hole sponsor including sin- WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. gle entry; and $320 Hole sponsor includ- EASTERN CONFERENCE A small breakfast will be provided Atlantic Division SUNDAY ing team entry. W L OT Pts GF GA Noon NCAA Tournament...... ESPN before play, as well as plenty of cold bev- Hole-In-One sponsors are being provid- Pittsburgh 27 8 0 54 121 84 2 p.m. NCAA Tournament...... ESPN2 erages on the course. ed by Cohan Radio Group ($2,000 cash) New Jersey 15 11 8 38 86 94 Following the tournament, an awards N.Y. Rangers 16 14 3 35 78 81 4:30 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN2 and Alan Jay Automotive Network. N.Y. Islanders 16 15 3 35 100 110 7 p.m. NCAA Tournament ...... ESPN2 and recognition luncheon will be held. Trophy sponsor is the Florida Hospital Philadelphia 13 17 3 29 87 103 MONDAY Players can test their skill at two hole- Heartland Medical Center. Northeast Division in-one challenges, with a chance to win a W L OT Pts GF GA 7:30 p.m. NCAA Tournament...... ESPN Make checks payable to Sebring Montreal 21 7 5 47 104 83 9:30 p.m. NCAA Tournament...... ESPN new car sponsored by the Alan Jay Sunrise Rotary, P.O. Box 1363, Sebring, Boston 21 7 4 46 94 72 TUESDAY Automotive Network, and $2,000 cash FL 33871. Ottawa 19 9 6 44 89 72 7 p.m...... ESPN sponsored by the Cohan Radio Group. Toronto 19 12 4 42 108 100 NCAA Tournament. Please enter by Tuesday, May 28. Buffalo 13 16 5 31 91 107 9 p.m. NCAA Tournament...... ESPN Cash prizes will be awarded to the top Southeast Division Times, games, channels all subject to change three teams of each flight. Sebring High School W L OT Pts GF GA Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes, Winnipeg 18 15 2 38 88 103 Washington at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Oakland 7, San Francisco 3 and door prizes will be drawn. athletic posters Carolina 15 15 2 32 89 96 Los Angeles at Dallas, 6 p.m. Friday’s Games Washington 15 17 1 31 94 93 Anaheim at Columbus, 6 p.m. N.Y. Mets 7, St. Louis 2 The tournament will be a 4-man scram- SEBRING — Chris Cook, Athletic Tampa Bay 15 18 1 31 110 103 Boston at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota 8, Boston 3 ble, with an entry fee of $225 per team, or Director of Sebring High School, wishes Florida 10 19 6 26 85 123 Detroit 8, Tampa Bay 3 $60 per entry. MLB Preseason to inform the surrounding business com- WESTERN CONFERENCE N.Y. Yankees 4, Washington 2 This event is open to the public and the Central Division Kansas City 5, Cleveland 1 munity that he has authorized All- W L OT Pts GF GA AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 1, Philadelphia 0 teams will be flighted by handicap. American Sports Posters to produce Chicago 25 5 3 53 109 73 WLPct Houston 6, Chicago Cubs 6, 10 innings For more information or for a registra- Sebring High School’s athletic posters. Detroit 17 12 5 39 90 85 Kansas City 25 7 .781 Texas 5, San Diego 4 tion form, please contact the Sebring St. Louis 17 14 2 36 94 93 Baltimore 18 9 .667 Chicago White Sox 7, Milwaukee 2 All-American Sports Posters will pro- Columbus 14 14 7 35 85 96 Seattle 21 11 .656 Cincinnati 2, Arizona 1 Chamber at 385-8448 or visit vide terrific looking sports posters and Detroit 19 14 .576 L.A. Dodgers 9, L.A. Angels 8 Nashville 14 14 6 34 87 95 www.sebring.org. will help the athletic department to raise Northwest Division Oakland 16 13 .552 San Francisco 3, Oakland 1 Minnesota 17 15 .531 Saturday’s Games much needed additional funding. W L OT Pts GF GA FOP Golf Tournament Vancouver 19 9 6 44 92 86 Chicago 14 13 .519 N.Y. Mets vs. Baltimore, late All-American Sports Posters will be Cleveland 16 16 .500 Toronto at Philadelphia, late Minnesota 20 11 2 42 93 83 SEBRING – Highlands County Lodge contacting local businesses to line up Edmonton 13 13 7 33 83 95 Boston 16 17 .485 Detroit at Tampa Bay, late Calgary 13 16 4 30 93 114 Texas 16 17 .485 Minnesota vs. Boston, late No. 99 of the Fraternal Order of Police community sponsorship for this program Colorado 11 18 4 26 83 108 Tampa Bay 15 17 .469 Chicago Cubs at Houston, late will be hosting a golf tournament and Chris Cook urges all businesses to Pacific Division Toronto 15 17 .469 San Diego vs. Texas, late Houston 14 16 .467 Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee, late Saturday, April 6, at Harder Hall Country consider putting their support behind this W L OT Pts GF GA New York 14 18 .438 L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, late Anaheim 23 7 4 50 106 88 Club. worthy effort. Los Angeles 9 20 .310 Cincinnati (ss) vs. Cleveland, late Los Angeles 19 12 2 40 97 82 As you are no doubt aware, there are Seattle vs. Colorado, late The four-person scramble format will San Jose 16 11 6 38 82 82 NATIONAL LEAGUE San Francisco at Oakland, late have check-in and ticket sales beginning many businesses that solicit via telephone Dallas 16 14 3 35 92 100 WLPct Cincinnati (ss) vs. Arizona, late Phoenix 14 15 5 33 92 98 Atlanta 20 15 .571 at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 and you always have the right to question End of Spring Training NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Colorado 16 14 .533 a.m. anyone who contacts you in this manner. San Francisco 16 14 .533 for overtime loss. Transactions The entry fee is $60 per person, and All-American Sports Posters is regis- ___ New York 15 14 .517 St. Louis 16 15 .516 includes golf, cart and lunch. tered with the Idaho Attorney General and Thursday’s Games BASEBALL Arizona 16 16 .500 has been authorized to conduct this cam- N.Y. Islanders 4, Philadelphia 3, SO American League Team and Hole Sponsorship combos Philadelphia 16 16 .500 Florida 5, Buffalo 4, SO BALTIMORE ORIOLES–Agreed to terms are available for $275, as well as $50 paign on behalf of the Sebring High Chicago 16 18 .471 Toronto 6, Carolina 3 with RHP Freddy Garcia on a minor San Diego 16 19 .457 Hole Sponsorships. School Athletic Department. Pittsburgh 4, Winnipeg 0 league contract. Reassigned OF Chris Miami 13 16 .448 No other company has been authorized Ottawa 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Dickerson to their minor league camp. Make checks payable to FOP Lodge 99. Washington 14 18 .438 Phoenix 7, Nashville 4 CLEVELAND INDIANS–Traded C Brian Deadline for team registration is to represent Sebring High School in that Pittsburgh 13 18 .419 Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 2 Jeroloman to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Los Angeles 13 19 .406 Thursday, April 4. way and you should question any other Edmonton 6, Columbus 4 cash considerations. Milwaukee 12 18 .400 requests for funds. Vancouver 4, Colorado 1 DETROIT TIGERS–Agreed to terms with A portion of the proceeds will go to the Cincinnati 12 19 .387 San Jose 2, Detroit 0 Justin Verlander on a seven-year con- American Cancer Society Relay for Life. If you have any questions, contact NOTE: Split-squad games count in the Friday’s Games tract. standings; games against non-major For more information, call Betty Milam Cook, at 471-5500 or All-American Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 4, SO KANSAS CITY ROYALS–Announced C league teams do not. Dallas 5, Minnesota 3 Brett Hayes cleared waivers and was at 835-3512. Sports Posters at (800) 556-1380. ___ Anaheim 2, Chicago 1 assigned outright to Omaha (PCL). Thursday’s Games Columbus 6, Calgary 4 MINNESOTA TWINS–Placed RHP Tim Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Saturday’s Games Wood on the 15-day DL, retroactive Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Boston at Philadelphia, late March 24. Reassigned RHP Rich Houston (ss) 11, Detroit 4 N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, late Harden and LHP Rafael Perez to their Philadelphia 7, Toronto 2 Nashville at Colorado, late minor league camp. Atlanta 2, Houston (ss) 0 Carolina at Winnipeg, late National League St. Louis 1, Miami 0 Toronto at Ottawa, late ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS–Optioned San Diego 6, Cleveland 4 N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, late LHP Joe Paterson and OF Tony Seattle 6, Chicago Cubs 4 Washington at Buffalo, late Campana to Triple-A Reno. Reassigned Kansas City 8, Cincinnati 3 New Jersey at Florida, late RHP Nelson Figueroa and C Tuffy Arizona 9, Texas 3 Los Angeles at Minnesota, late Gosewisch to their minor league camp. Milwaukee 6, Colorado 2 Vancouver at Edmonton, late CHICAGO CUBS–Assigned Guillermo Boston 6, Minnesota 1 Phoenix at San Jose, late Moscoso outright to AZL Cubs. Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 4, 10 innings Sunday’s Games MIAMI MARLINS–Optioned C Kyle L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 0 Chicago at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Skipworth to New Orleans (PCL). NEWS-SUN • 385-6155 C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 Page B3 STARS Softball tournament the site of many wonderful moments

Continued from B1 Danielle Jordon coached the skill level. ing ability on the field. Skill level participants getting She came out to her first practice first place were Fred Moore and sliding into bases and eager to play James Reed. ball. Second place was won by Alan Her enthusiasm was contagious Kufnowski and Katie Gibson. with the other athletes and they fol- Third place winners were lowed her example. Jacquelyn Furry and Linda Decker. Another special award was given Fourth place was won by to a partner in the community who Jeannene Eby and Stephanie Tyree. went beyond the call of duty to make Fifth place winners were Bryan a special athlete feel a part of the Bishop and Francesca DiMeglio. team. Frances Goff won sixth. Johnny (J.T.) Tanner, who played The Home Run Derby was open on the Coffee News team, took time for men, women, special athletes, out of his busy day last Friday, teens and children. March 22, to visit his former team- Winners and their categories were mate William Dickson who receives Jeff Johnson, men; Morgan training at Ridge Area Arc in Avon Andrews, women; Shawn Squires, Park. special athlete; and Cassidy Ritenour Because of his poor health condi- children. tion, Dickson has not been able to The South Florida State College participate in softball for the past was the major All-Star sponsor for couple years. the tournament along with Sebring Tanner noticed this and missed his Elks Lodge 1529, Highlands buddy. Sertoma Club, Knights of Columbus “I want William to come to the Courtesy photo Council 5441 and Highlands County tournament and be our honorary Softball player Johnny (J.T.) Tanner (left) helps Coffee News honorary coach William Dickson hang a medal around his neck. Tanner received the “Heart of Gold” award. Tanner presented Dickson with a medal for Board of County Commissioners. coach. He can sit in the dug out with being their honorary coach during the tourney. Claude Howerton of the Sebring his team,” Tanner said when he Elks threw out the first pitch of the arrived at Arc. “I miss him.” see his honorary coach on the field. Tanner was also chosen for the They beat Coffee News, coached tournament early in the morning. As Tanner walked into the com- Then through the fog, everyone Best Community Athlete award by by Andy Basso, in the final champi- During the opening ceremony, the puter classroom where Dickson was saw Dickson with his walker slowly the game officials. onship game to take the first place Avon Park High School Air Force working, he hid a surprise behind his entering the gate. Other awards presented were trophy. Coffee News took second Junior ROTC presented the back for him. Tanner could not wait for him. given to Tim Ritenour, of Dee’s place. American flag followed by the Dickson turned to the door and He ran to Dickson, embraced him, Place, won Coach Sportsmanship Beef O’Brady’s, coached by Amy national anthem sung by Logan immediately smiled and said, “Look and the two walked side by side to award; Rob Torres of Beef Torres, played in the consolation Lowry, a member of the ROTC. it’s my softball buddy.” the dugout. O’Brady’s, won Community Athlete bracket against Dee’s Place, coached The Highlands County Board of Tanner then pulled the surprise Dickson stayed the whole day Sportsmanship; John Davis, of by Tim Ritenour, for the third place County Commissioners donated the from behind his back and placed a cheering for his Coffee News team Heacock Insurance Group, won trophy. usage of the fields for the tourney. brand new ball cap on Dickson’s from the dug out and yelling out Special Athlete Sportsmanship; Bill Other teams were Florida Jeanette Phipps coordinated the head. encouragement just like a coach Sobczak, of Avon Park Youth Hospital, coached by Hank Brady, umpires who donated their time. He asked him to come to the tour- would do. Academy, won Best Special Athlete; and Heacock Insurance Group, Other tournament sponsors nament and be his honorary coach. “This means a lot to me,” Tanner and Hank Brady, of Florida Hospital, coached by Garrett Martinez. included Reflections on Silver Lake, Dickson could not refuse such a said. “William is really special to won Best Coach. All of the coaches were given Highlands Independent Bank, request and said “yes” as he was me.” Partners in the local community medals by the special athletes on Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, overwhelmed with tears in his eyes. Because of their unique friend- joined efforts with individuals with their teams to show appreciation for King Equipment, Jim and Carol “My softball buddy came to see ship, Special STARS presented them disabilities and played in this coed their efforts. Phipps, Lampe & Kiefer Hearing me. He wants me to coach the team,” each with medals during the awards slow-pitch softball tournament. There were 11 special athletes Aid Center and Morris Funeral Dickson kept repeating to his friends ceremony. Each team featured four special learning the fundamentals of playing Chapel. after Tanner left. Tanner had the honor of hanging athletes playing with three male and softball in a skill level. Overall, the tournament generated It was obvious that Tanner and an “Honorary Coach” medal around three female partners from the com- Their team was co-sponsored by more than $5,400. Proceeds from the Dickson had truly bonded as friends Dickson’s head and Dickson munity. Heartland Riders Association and J tournament went to Special STARS even beyond the ball field. returned the honor by placing the The Avon Park Youth Academy, & J Angels, which was David and to help pay for the 12 different sports During the tournament, the teams “Heart of Gold” medal around coached by Pete Zeegers, was the Doris Magowan. and six recreational activities done headed for their dug outs after the Tanner’s neck. winner of the tournament. They competed for medals for throughout the year for more than opening ceremony and Tanner was The two embraced and shared a This was their third year in a row throwing, fielding, batting and run- 400 athletes with physical and men- getting anxious because he did not very tearful hug. to win. ning the bases. tal disabilities in Highlands County.

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Page B4 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 www.newssun.com Track season heightening as Districts approach Continued from B1 Katherine Stoll and Schroeder finished first in the 4X800 with a time of 12:10.85. Senior Erika Cord equaled her school record 5-feet, 2- inches in the high jump, pick- ing up a win, while teammate Shalontay Rose cleared 5- feet-even for second. “I’ve been getting some great coaching and working really hard to get to 5-foot- 2,” Cord said. “I really want to clear 5-4 at my next meet. If I can get that and be con- sistent, I should be able to get News-Sun photos by DAN HOEHNE to state and maybe medal.” Left: Keplet Charite got wins for Lake Placid in both the Rose followed her second 400-meter dash and 110-meter hurdles Thursday. Above: Erika Cord equaled her PR and school standard by clearing in the high jump with firsts in 5-foot-2 for the win in girls high jump. both the long and triple jumps. Imani Powell took second the 4X400 and Egan, Bridges, Blount, Rawlings in the long jump, with Moran Knowles, Strouse and and Dassinger. taking third. Hannah Farr finished second The Foster brothers then Moran then also grabbed a in the 4X800. teamed up with Elias Salgado second in the triple jump. Williams added a third- and Nathanial Acosta to win Sebring went first and sec- place finish for Lake Placid the 4X800. ond in the girls pole vault, as in the high jump and Lashady Moving to the field events, Blake Fort and Ali Blackman Love took third in the triple Blount picked up wins in the each cleared 8-feet. jump for Avon Park. high and long jump, clearing In the throws, Alexxis On the boys side of the 6-feet and reaching 20-feet, Harris got a first for the meet, Brian Dixon got it 9-inches, respectively, while Streaks in the shot put and a going with a second in the teammate O’Derrick Gall second in the discus. 100 and first in the 200. took second in the triple Lake Placid and Avon Park Teammate Desmond jump. also saw their share of strong Edwards took third in both The Streaks then took all performances as Lady events, and Carl Dassinger four top spots in the pole Dragon Quiahja Williams finished second in the 400. vault, with Byron Cobb won the 100-meter dash and Eric Foster then picked up clearing 12-feet, Zach Garner took second in the 200. startilingly easy wins in both and Mitchell Winslow each Lady Red Devil Lashady the 800 and 1,600 runs. clearing 9-feet, 6-inches and Love switched up those fin- In the 800, Foster’s time of Justin Hough making it over ishes by taking second in the 2:08.60 was nearly 17 sec- the bar at 9-feet. 100 and winning the 200. onds ahead of the runner-up, Junior Gary Demarest then Lake Placid’s Alex Coyne while his time of 4:39.74 was continued his fast climb in then pulled off a come-from- 36 seconds better than the the throws by winning both behind win in the 1,600 and second-place finisher. the shot put and discus. teammate Shonkeria Foster’s brother Damien Demarest had set a new Robinson took second in the then won the boys 3,200 in school discus record last 100-meter hurdles. just as commanding a fashion week at a meet in Lake News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE The quartet of Lashady in 11:07.32, well over a Placid, and bettered his own Batons are passed during the first handoff of the girls 4X100-meter relay Thursday at Love, Lori-Ann Love, minute ahead of his nearest mark this time around by Firemen’s Field. The event would be won by the Avon Park foursome of Lashady Love, Lori-Ann Love, Michelle Riveria and Angelina Ligon. Michelle Riveria and male competitor. almost an additional four feet Angelina Ligon won the The Streaks got a one, two with a toss of 137-feet, 2- 4X100 relay for Avon Park, finish in the 300 hurdles, inches. Keplet Charite picked up Roberts taking second in the share the track again with Williams, Shelby with Cameron Cobb and “I started last year throw- wins in both the 400-meter 110-meter hurdles and third Thursday on the road at Dillon, Tangie Pagan and Joseph Calvete doing the ing around 112,” he said. “A dash and 110-meter hurdles in the 300 and triple jump. Frostproof and will serve as Robinson finishing second in honors, respectively. lot of practice, great coaches and Red Devil Loagan Nick Tuason took third for the final tuneup for Lake the event. The 4X100 relay team of and an awesome team have Lashley took third in the 800 the Dragons in the high jump, Placid and Avon Park before Felicia Strouse, Kelsey Tony Jenkins, Jordyn Blount, helped me and I’m shooting and second in the 1,600. while teammate Dennis their district meet on Knowles, Brandi Best and Dassinger and Greg for at least 150-feet by the Dalton Hillier placed third Johnson was third in the shot Thursday, April 11. Brittany Egan then took sec- Rawlings got a win, as did end of this year.” for Lake Placid in the 3,200 put and second in the discus. ond for the Lady Devils in the 4X400 team of Jarvis For the Green Dragons, with Avon Park’s Steven All three county teams will FTA – Heartland Chapter April Activities Special to the News-Sun numerous rare and endan- details. on right when traveling east. wildlife preserve which is Saturday, April 27 Saturday, April 6 gered plants and animals. Bring Hiking shoes, home to an oak hammock, Day Hike, approximately 6 A Day Hike of approxi- Wednesday, April 17 Arbuckle occupies a high brimmed hat, water, snacks, freshwater marsh, hardwood miles at the Tenoroc Fish mately 6 miles at the Tenoroc A Day Hike of approxi- ridge of ancient sand dunes lunch, sun and insect protec- swamp and lake shore, a Management Area in Fish Management Area in mately 6 miles at the Tenoroc and contains fast disappear- tion, and camping gear if tremendous bird population, Lakeland. Lakeland. Fish Management Area in ing pine and oak scrub, home camping. including a variety of wading Meet at the Picnic Lake This former phosphate Lakeland. to Florida scrub-jays and Contact David Waldrop at birds, waterfowl, ospreys and pavilion parking area. mining area consists of lakes, Meet at the Office at park gopher tortoises. 863-605-3587, or email: bald eagles. This former phosphate marshes, grasslands and entrance. Arbuckle WMA is part of [email protected] for Alligators inhabit Lake wooded hills, and is an This former phosphate mining area consists of lakes, the Great Florida Birding meet-up time and other Hancock and may be important refuge for wildlife. mining area consists of lakes, marshes, grasslands and Trail. details. observed from a distance. There will also be a special marshes, grasslands and wooded hills, and is an Scrub-jays inhabit the oak Pets are not allowed. event at Tenoroc that day wooded hills, and is an Sunday, April 21 important refuge for wildlife. scrub along the road into the Bring Walking or hiking entitled “Fish Derby”, pro- important refuge for wildlife. Nature Walk at the Circle Bring water, snacks sun area. shoes, water, snacks, sun and viding activities for children. Bring water, snacks sun B Bar Preserve, SR 540 protection, and wear good Short-tailed hawks may be insect protection. If interested, contact the protection, and wear good (Winter Lake Rd.), Lakeland shoes, no flip flops. observed on the Paula Contact Liane Plumhoff park office at Tenoroc for shoes, no flip flops. An approximately 3-mile Contact Monika Hoerl at Dockery Trail, and at Lake 646-2398 or lplum@veri- more information. Contact Monika Hoerl at walk to view birds and other 863-858-3106 for meet-up Arbuckle are wading birds, zon.net. Bring Hiking shoes, 863-858-3106 for meet-up wildlife at this scenic time and other details. bald eagles, limpkins and brimmed hat, water, snacks, time and other details. lunch, sun and insect protec- ospreys. tion. Bring sturdy walking or Saturday and Sunday, Contact Pam Williams at hiking shoes, water, snacks, April 20-21 AMERICAN GOLF CARTS; 5.542"; 5"; Black; 3/3,10,17,24,31; 0 0 0 2 8 0 1 6 863-602-5185 or email lunch, and dress in layers for Trail Maintenance (come [email protected] for meet comfort against cold weather for the day or primitive camp up time and other informa- that may warm as the day overnight) at the KICCO tion. progresses. Wildlife Management Area Contact David Waldrop at off SR 60, east of Lake Saturday, April 13 863-605-3587, or email Wales. A Day Hike in celebration [email protected] for Meet at entrance to of Earth Day which is April meet-up time and other Westgate River Ranch Resort 22 at Arbuckle Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Arbuckle Wildlife Management Area (WMA) STANLEY STEEMER CARPET; 3.639"; 3"; Black; consists of 13,531 acres east 3/31/13; 0 0 0 2 8 7 7 5 of Avon Park in Polk County, 5 miles south of Frostproof. 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Right now is an exciting stay close to each other hear the distinctive call, look time of year if you’re an within the same territory around and see if you can spot the owl fan. Barred owls are in and reunite during when barred owls nearby. You can be the process of nesting and it’s time to breed. These sure it has spotted you. have more than likely laid birds are very territorial their eggs recently. For and don’t usually wander Wise owl facts: (The some mother owls, the too far from their area hatchlings have found their unless scarcity of food Cornell Lab of way out of the eggs and drives them to other sites. Ornithology) are in the process of fledg- News From Another distinctive fea- ing. Mother barred owls The ture of the barred owl is The great horned owl is the most lay from two to four eggs Watershed its call. They have what is serious predatory threat to the per clutch. Hatching takes termed “a two-phased barred owl. Although the two place about four weeks Corine Burgess hoot,” which sounds a bit species often live in the same later and the young owls like they are saying, “Who areas, a barred owl will move to fledge between four and five weeks cooks for you? Who cooks for you another part of its territory when a after hatching. The nests are usual- all?” These interesting creatures great horned owl is nearby. ly in a tree cavity that was created have other calls including mating by another bird such as a pileated calls, hoots and the sounds of the Pleistocene fossils of barred woodpecker or a previous nest of a nestlings begging for food. owls, at least 11,000 years old, hawk or a crow. Like other birds of prey, barred have been dug up in Florida, Nestlings are brooded by the owls are carnivorous and dine on Tennessee, and Ontario. female, but the male brings home small mammals, other birds, rep- Barred owls don’t migrate, and the food. The new owl’s eyes will tiles, amphibians, fish and inverte- they don’t even move around very open after about seven days. Once brates. Since they swallow their much. Of 158 birds that were band- they start to fledge, they will begin food whole, the animal cannot be ed and then found later, none had to venture out to nearby branches. of too large a size. If they do hap- moved farther than six miles away. At about six weeks, they venture pen to capture a bigger animal, Young barred owls can climb out and learn to fly. The parents of they rip it apart with their razor the new fledglings will care for sharp talons and beak. They may trees by grasping the bark with them for about six months. store some of the prey in their Courtesy photo their bill and talons, flapping their Once they reach adulthood, nests or cavities to be devoured Barred owls are fairly easy to identify by their round heads and lack of wings, and walking their way up ear tufts. Unlike other owls that have yellow eyes, this owl has brown barred owls are large birds with later. The owl’s talons also serve as eyes. the trunk. gray-brown and white coloration skewers to grab prey they have The oldest barred owl on record that sport bar patterns on their spotted from a perch high above. It was at least 24 years old chests. It is fairly easy to identify a is an amazing sight to see the since they are mostly nocturnal ings are faced forward so that their barred owl because of its round graceful, silent bird swoop down hunters. All owls look forward, so face actually works as a mecha- To find out how to build head and lack of ear tufts. Unlike and grab the unsuspecting prey. what they see is the same object nism to divert sound waves to their other owls that have yellow eyes, Once these amazing animals from two completely different ears. The ear opening on the right a nest box this owl has brown eyes. Their have had their fill, hours later they angles, giving them a three dimen- is higher than the left opening, beaks are a dull yellow color. will cough up the indigestible parts sional view, similar to the way we which enables each ear to pick up http://www.owlpages.com/down- Even though this owl looks very of the prey. Bones, fur and feathers see things. Unlike humans, the sounds from different angles. Their load/Nest_Box_Plans_for_Barred_ large, most of what you see is end up in a one- to two-inch cylin- owl’s eyes do not move within the hearing is so sharp that they can Owls_by_Michael_Cantwell.pdf feathers. Despite its size, these drical pellet, which can be found socket, therefore if they want to locate prey in the dark even if they owls only weigh about one pound. on the ground near their nest. look around, they have to move can’t see it. Corine Burgess is and Environmental As adults, barred owls are most- Barred owls have excellent eye- their entire head. Owls are interesting creatures to Specialist for the Highlands County ly loners. They only live as family sight. Their big round eyes are Barred owls are also blessed be sure. One of the important func- Parks and Natural Resources groups from the breeding season designed so they can gather light, with exceptional hearing. They tions they serve is keeping the Department. Guest columns are the until the babies are ready to go out which enables them to see in the hear similar to the way they see, in rodent population in check. So next opinion of the writer, not necessarily on their own. Mating pairs will dark. This is vital to the predator three dimensions. Their ear open- time you’re out walking and you those of the News-Sun.

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Page B8 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 www.newssun.com ENTERTAINMENT Barbara Walters ‘Harry Potter’ actor to retire in 2014 Richard Griffiths dies at 65 By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer By JILL LAWLESS him,” Radcliffe said. “Richard was by my side NEW YORK — Barbara Walters plans to Associated Press Griffiths won a Tony during two of the most retire next year, ending a television career LONDON — Richard Award for “The History important moments of my that began more than a half century ago and Griffiths was one of the great Boys” and appeared in career,” said Radcliffe, who made her a trailblazer in news and daytime British stage actors of his dozens of movies and TV in 2007 starred with Griffiths TV. generation, a heavy man with shows. in a London and Broadway Someone who works closely with Walters a light touch, whether in But he will be most widely production of “Equus.” said the plan is for her to retire in May 2014 Shakespeare or Neil Simon. remembered as a pair of con- “In August 2000, before after a series of special programs saluting But for millions of movie trasting uncles — Harry official production had even her career. The person was not authorized to fans, he will always be Potter’s Uncle Vernon begun on ‘Potter,’ we filmed discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The grumpy Uncle Vernon, the Dursley and Uncle Monty in a shot outside the Dursleys’, Associated Press on condition of anonymity least magical of characters in cult film “Withnail and I.” which was my first ever shot Thursday. MCT the fantastical “Harry Potter” Griffiths was among a as Harry. Walters, 83, was hospitalized earlier this Barbara Walters’ TV career began in 1961 movies. huge roster of British acting “I was nervous, and he year after falling and cutting her head while with the ‘Today’ show. Griffiths died Thursday at talent to appear in the “Harry made me feel at ease. leaving a party in Washington and remained University Hospital in Potter” series of films “Seven years later, we out of work after developing the chicken- settled into a role as ABC News’ cajoler-in- Coventry, central England, released between 2001 and embarked on ‘Equus’ togeth- pox. Largely retired from ABC News chief, competing ferociously to land news- from complications follow- 2011. er. It was my first time doing already, her main work is at “The View,” the making interviews with heads of state and ing heart surgery, his agent, His role, as the grudging, a play, but, terrified as I was, daytime hit she created in 1997. stars of the day. She regularly did interview Simon Beresford, said. He magic-fearing guardian of his encouragement, tutelage Her television career began in 1961 when specials, including an annual show with the was 65. orphaned wizard Harry, was and humor made it a joy.” she was hired as a writer for the “Today” most fascinating people of the year, and was “Harry Potter” star Daniel small but pivotal. Griffiths Earlier, Griffiths was the show. She graduated quickly to on-air work co-host of “20/20” for two decades, much of Radcliffe paid tribute to the once said he liked playing louche, lecherous Uncle and became the show’s co-host before leav- the time with Hugh Downs. actor Friday, saying that “any Uncle Vernon “because that Monty to Richard E. Grant’s ing in 1976 to become co-anchor of ABC’s She described “The View” as the room he walked into was gives me a license to be hor- character Withnail in evening news with Harry Reasoner — the “dessert” of her career, a regular gathering made twice as funny and rible to kids.” “Withnail and I,” a low-budg- first woman in such a role for a television of women chatting about the hot topics of twice as clever just by his But Radcliffe recalled et British comedy about two network. the day and interviewing visiting presidents presence.” Griffiths’ kindness to the out-of-work actors that has The pairing ended quickly and Walters and actors. “I am proud to say I knew young star. become a cult classic. Years PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid advertise- p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; Arbuckle Creek Road.) 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Box 1118., Avon Park, FL We are located at the corner of SR17 and Prayer, Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30 Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Randall Norberto, associate pastor, minister of Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL C-17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us p.m.Nursery provided. For information, call Rupert, Pastor. Sunday: Sunday school music and senior adults; and Dixie Kreulen, 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. The Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee and 382-3695. begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning preschool director. Group Bible Studies, Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday doughnuts, followed with Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening service for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning wor- School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service is at ship service begins at 10:30 a.m., and Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night CATHOLIC 7 p.m. with special services for children evening worship service is at 6 p.m. On Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and programs at the ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at and adults. Special services once a month Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen ministry I Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 church begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and for seniors (Prime Time) and Ladies min- and the Catylist class (20's+) begin at 6:30 595 East Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Mother’s Day Out for children age 6 weeks istries. If you need any more information, PM. The adult Bible and Prayer Time Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. to 5 years old. Call 385-4704. Website call 453-4851. begins at 7 p.m. For more information go to Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English and www.fbsebring.com I First Church of the Nazarene of Lake www.bethanybaptistap.com or call the I Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and CHRISTIAN & Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, church office at 863-452-1136. Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address is 10:30 a.m. in English. Weekday mass at 8 MISSIONARY ALLIANCE FL 33852. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; I Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Girdley, Saturday. Religious Education Classes are I The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K through Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382- Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s 8th. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 p.m. 1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Classes for adult children and youth. Call Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 Church; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights grades 6th and services: Sunday School meets at 9:30 465-6916. Pastor Tim Taylor. p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken Wednesday night programs for children, up, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday. a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service I Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. youth and adults at 7 p.m. St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible I Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 I Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Hickory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mailing Study meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Wednesday CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday: County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876. address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, Prayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, 385-0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); fax, 385- CHRISTIAN UNION Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: Evening 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. 5169; email, [email protected]; website, Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental, www.stcathe.com. School Office/Mailing, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE I Community Bible Church - Churches Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E- soul-winning, mission-minded, King James Principal Dr. Anna V. Adam, 747 S. Franklin of Christ in Christian Union, (Orange mail: office@apfellow Bible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone St., Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385- I Christian Science Church, 154 N. Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow 655-1899. Bus transportation. 7310; email [email protected]. School Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning North (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting I ship.org. Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 office hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday- worship and Sunday school. Testimonial Jesus Christ as the answer for time and I First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 Friday. Clergy: Very Rev. José González, Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of Miller meetings at 4 p.m. each second and fourth eternity. Sunday morning worship service, N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Rev. Jon Beck, at the west end of Lake June) “Where the V.F., [email protected] or 385-0049; Wednesday. A free public reading 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior pastor; Charlie Parish, associate old fashion gospel is preached.” Sunday Parochial Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- room/bookstore, located in the church, is Church activities at same time for K-6 pastor/youth and families; Joy Loomis, School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. open before and after church services. The grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all ages), music director; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, Worship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Peter Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. Bible and the Christian Science textbook, 9:30 a.m. (Transportation available.) Hispanic pastor. Sunday – Sunday school, Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. ‘Science and Health with Key to the Sunday evening praise and worship serv- 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’s Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m. WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth 445, 4:45 p.m.; Call the church at 699-0671 for more infor- - 3:30 and 5 p.m. (vigil); Sunday - 8 and 10 only preachers. All are welcome to come service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activities Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday - mation. a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy and partake of the comfort, guidance, sup- Wednesday Night Supper, 5:15 p.m.; I Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), Family Youth Center), every third Sunday of port and healing found in the lesson-ser- at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Youth Activities, 6- 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (A the month at 2 p.m. (French Mass). Daily mons. come, please come worship with us. Tom 7:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, 6 half mile east of Highlands Avenue on Mass: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052.

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Winning in the Real World” by Phil 6. “The Hangman’s Daughter” by Carson with Candy Carson (Zondervan) PLACES TO WORSHIP January through Easter: Worship Tuesday, Prayer Gathering, 7:15 office for more information and I The Salvation Army – Center EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & other classes. for Worship. Sunday: Sunday Education Hour 9:45 a.m. Youth Programs, 6 p.m.; I First Presbyterian Church, School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, I Atonement Lutheran Church Traditional Service with Holy Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., College ARP, www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview Communion each first and third Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Sunday. Non-Traditional Service I Highlands Community Church, Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, each second, fourth and fifth a casual contemporary church, the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek third and fifth Sunday each month, Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- meets at 3005 New Life Way. ate pastor. Sunday - Traditional Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- ices Wednesday evenings during Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Worship, 8 and 9:30 a.m.; ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., Sunday School for all ages at 9 ond and fourth Sunday of each Lent and Advent. Call church office a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World class- Contemporary Worship, 11 a.m.; Sebring. For more information, visit a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir for additional Worship times and es. Small groups meet throughout Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. the Web site www.salvationarmyse- special holiday services. Other the week. Church phone is 402- until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. director. Worship service at 9:30 Wednesday evenings: Adult Bible bring.com or call Major Bruce activities and groups include: 1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. Study 7 p.m. (Nursery available), service ends. Wednesday: Adult a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Sunday. Coffee hour on the first Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Youth Group – (middle and high always welcome. Church office and third Sunday of each month. Men’s Fellowship Group, Small Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., school) 7 p.m., RockSolid (kinder- 385-7649, for more information. Council meeting on the first Group Bible Studies as scheduled; Lake Placid (at Lake Placid garten through fifth grade) 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST I St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Tuesday of month; Ladies Group Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Group Christian School), Pastor Juanita Family Biblical Counseling avail- Episcopal Church, 43 Lake June WELCA meets at noon second activities (call for meeting times Folsom. Sunday morning service, able by appointment. I First United Methodist Church, Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Tuesday of month with lunch. Bring and dates). Visit us online at: 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel I Spring Lake Presbyterian Phone: 465-0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. a dish to pass. Labyrinth Prayer www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Nelson, Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 Garden open seven days a week to service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More infor- Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. congretation and community. Come mation at www.juanitafolsom 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 Wednesday evening: Holy grow with us. Phone 385-0797. NON-DENOMINATIONAL ministries.com. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Communion with Healing Service, I Christ Lutheran Church Avon I Union Church, 106 N. Butler second Thursday of the month, Contemporary Worship in the FLC 6 p.m. Thursday: Holy Communion Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road I Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. September through June. Board of at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 with healing service, 9 a.m. Child 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Contemporary worship service is at Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth care available at the 8 a.m. and School past the four-way stop sign. 33872. Sunday: American Sign 6:30 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Monday of the month. Choir Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday Divine Worship is at 10 Language: First Worship sermon, Tiger Gullett. Sunday traditional rehearses at 7 p.m. each with Rick Heilig, youth director. The a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat- songs signed first and second worship service is at 7:45 a.m. and Wednesday, September through 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service ed every week with traditional Worship services. First Worship 9 a.m. Contemporary Sunday wor- April. Presbyterian Women meet at is broadcast over WITS 1340 on EVANGELICAL FREE Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship ship service is at 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the AM dial. There is a nursery avail- CHURCH OF of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to Nursery and children’s church on month. Organist: Richard Wedig. able at all services. AMERICA fee and refreshments follows wor- 2 years old) and Sunday school Saturday nightes and 9 and 10:45 Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. I First United Methodist Church, ship. Come worship and fellowship classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunch Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, 200 S. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL I The Church of the Way EFCA, with us. For information call Pastor p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. menus at Solid Grounds. Senior [email protected], 33825. (863) 453-3759, Devon 1005 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Scott McLean at (863) 471-2663 or Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453- Web site, http://slpc.embarq Jarrett, Pastor. Sunday School - 9 Sunday school and worship service see christlutheranavonpark.org. through 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6- 3345. Web page at www.weare- space.com. a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. Bible I at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth Faith Lutheran Church – 7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. union.org. study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. I activities, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy Unity Life Enrichment Centre, Visit us at our church website: McQuaid, associate pastor. Web new location, 10417 Orange The Way is a church family who Sebring. Reverend Robert SEVENTH-DAY www.fumcap.org. Reinhardt, Pastor. Church phone: site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL gathers for contemporary worship, ADVENTIST I Memorial United Methodist teaching of God’s Word, prayer and 385-7848, Faith Child Development office 385-1024. 33875; 471-1122; e-mail unity@vis- Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- fellowship. Come early and stay Center, 385-3232. Sunday I Calvary Church, 1825 tanet.net. Web site, www.unityofse- I Avon Park Seventh-day ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, after for fellowship time. Child care Traditional Worship Service, 8 a.m. Hammock Road, Sebring, FL bring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Adventist Church, 1410 West 33852. Rev. John A. Bryant, pastor. and children’s church are provided. ; Sunday Praise Worship Service, 33872; 386-4900. An independent Celebration Service, Nursery and Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: 453- Rev. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The 10:30 a.m. Communion is served community church. Sunday morn- Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, 6641 or e-mail: avonparksda@ assistant. Rev. Jerry McCauley, vis- Way – A place for you. Office the first, third and fifth Sunday of ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Christian Bookstore and Cafe, embarqmail.com, Sabbath School, itation pastor. Sunday worship Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell the month. Sunday school and 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening serv- Prayer Ministry, Life Enrichment 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service services: Worship Service, 8:30 Phone: 273-3674. Email: theway Bible classes, 9:15 a.m. Worship ice, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. A Groups. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Wednesday [email protected]. Web site: service is broadcast at 8 a.m. on small friendly church waiting for senior minister transforming lives prayer meeting 7 p.m. Community a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday www.TheWayChurch.org WITS 1340 AM each Sunday. your visit. from ordinary to extraordinary. Service hours on Tuesday and School, 9:30 a.m. Loving nursery Educational opportunities include I Christian Training Ministries Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. till 2 care provided every Sunday morn- weekly adult Bible studies. Faith’s Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off p.m. A sale takes place the first ing. Youth Fellowship, 5 p.m. We GRACE BRETHREN Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is County Road 17 on Simpson PRESBYTERIAN Sunday of each month. Senior offer Christ-centered Sunday open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 Pastor Frank Gonzalez. Walker school classes, youth programs, I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 I Covenant Presbyterian Church Memorial Academy Christian Bible studies, book studies and Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- to noon Saturday. All are warmly p.m. A nursery and children’s (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., School offering education for Christian fellowship. We are a con- 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior welcome in the Faily of Faith. church are provided. The church is Sebring, 33872-2113. A kindergarten through 12th grades. gregation that wants to know Christ pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., I Good Shepherd Lutheran part of Christian International Congregation of the Presbyterian ALL ARE WELCOME. Associate and make Him known. Check out 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Church (AALC) American Ministries Network, a full gospel, Church in America. Sunday morn- Pastor is Ryan Amos. Website is our church website at www.memo- services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid Association of Lutheran non-denominational ministry. Linda ing worship: Traditional service, www.discoverjesus.org rialumc.com or call the church City” Children’s Ministry throughout Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, M. Downing, minister, lindadown- 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 I Sebring Seventh-Day office at 465-2422. all services, and there are variosu Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, a.m. Wednesday evening Prayer Adventist Church, 2106 N. State I St. John United Methodist other classes for teens, married pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. associate minister, caseydown Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery [email protected]. Church phone: Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day provided. Social activities: Choir, 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Care, Preschool and After-School Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- forme.com 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@stra- ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult I Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 2346. Crossroads of Life, 148 E. to.net; Web site: service: every Monday 9-11 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday I New Life Evangelical Lutheran Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours: registration call: 385-3111). Check Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde, Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. us out on the Web at www.sebring- Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a 33852; Tel. 863-655-9163. The 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Pastor and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all grace.org. Congregation of the Evangelical place of your Divine appointment. I First Presbyterian Church Nathan Madrid. services. Phone 382-1736. Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship We expect our supernatural God to ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two www.stjohnsebring.org with the Wisconsin Evangelical transform our lives through His entrances on LaGrande), Avon I Spring Lake United Methodist INDEPENDENT Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday power and grace. Come, learn of Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 His plan and destiny for you. With The Rev. Robert Johnson is the THE CHURCH OF Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde I First Christian Church, 1016 W. a.m. For more information, call His plan we receive His provision pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; LATTER DAY SAINTS Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; Pastor Luke Willitz at 385-2293 or along with His perfect timing and Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship service (863) 453-5334; on the Web at visit the Web site at www.newlife opportunity. What you have longed Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 I The Church of Jesus Christ of starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study www.firstchristianap.com. Our sebring.com. for, but have been missing, can a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. motto is “Jesus is First at First I Resurrection Lutheran Church now be received. The direction you Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., at have been thirsty for will suddenly p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Thursday. Church office phone: Senior Minister; Bible School 9 Memorial Drive, Avon Park. Pastor quench your parched soul. Come to business meeting, 1 p.m. second Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del 655-0040. a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Rev. John C. Grodzinski. Sunday experience what you have been Wednesday; Sarah Circle business Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family studies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; missing for so long – empowerment meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; History Center (863) 382-1822. provided for all events. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. in every area of life. We teach, train Women’s Ministries Combined Sunday Services: Sacrament UNITED CHURCH Fragrance Free Service and send forth to win souls. You Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Open don’t speak English – no problema. Be a part of a warm, caring church Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; OF CHRIST INTERDENOMINATIONAL Communion celebrated at all serv- We have a Spanish interpreter. We family with traditional services, fol- Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- I Emmanuel United Church of ices. “God’s Work, Our Hands.” look forward to fellowship and wor- lowing biblical truth. 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 Christ, Jesus didn’t reject people, I World Harvest and Restoration I Trinity Lutheran Church - ship with you at 7 p.m. every I First Presbyterian Church, a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: Ministries, (non-denominational) LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake Wednesday. Pastoers Gil and Rosa ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: neither do we. Join us for worship 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Benton (Faith Never Fails). FL 33870. 385-0107. Email: first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; I Grace Bible Church, 4541 [email protected], Rev. Darrell A. Peer, p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys you’ll be embraced by a compas- 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Thunderbird Road, (second church pastor. Sunday School, all ages, and Girls, second and fourth sionate congregation that is all- School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 School director; and Noel Johnson, on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. inclusive. We’re at the corner of a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. minister of youth and family life. 382-1085. Dustin Woods, lead pas- Youth Group (middle school and Hammock and Hope. Choir and prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Worship schedule after Easter tor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. high school age), 3:30-6:30 p.m. Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; W.H. Rogers. through December: Worship serv- Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday 6 Tuesdays. Wednesday: Adult Bible THE SALVATION Bible studies throughout the week. ice 10 a.m., and Education Hour, p.m. Grace Bible Academy Adult Study, 10:30 a.m. Nursery available ARMY 471-1999; sebringemmanuel 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for Investigating Truth; first and third during worship. Call the church ucc.com. C M Y K

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Page B12 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 www.newssun.com Pet Peace of Mind Americans oppose helps Hospice patients paying for By MANNY P. HERNANDEZ Cornerstone became the first hospice Special to the News-Sun in the state of Florida to be awarded restoring SEBRING — Nonprofit the program. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Melissa Carter, also of Sebring, beaches Care has announced their Pet Peace wanted a unique birthday gift for her By SETH BORENSTEIN of Mind program is now fully opera- daughter, Albany, and in December AP Science Writer tional throughout all of Highlands 2010, English bulldog “Tank” was WASHINGTON — and Hardee counties, bringing peace born. More than 4 out of 5 “He has truly become the baby of of mind to hospice patients who own Americans want to pre- the family,” said Melissa, now happy pets by funding grooming, pet food, pare now for rising seas to see Albany has an inseparable litter and routine vaccines. The pro- and stronger storms from companion and protector. The Carter gram also provides pet-loving volun- climate change, a new household is another hospice sup- teers to assist with dog walking and national survey says. But porter household on standby, ready transportation to vet appointments most are unwilling to to assist hospice patients with their plus visiting the pets’ owners at keep spending money to pet needs. home, nursing facilities, hospitals, or restore and protect strick- Cornerstone Hospice can help wherever patients may be. en beaches. bring peace of mind to their patients The poll by Stanford anywhere in Highlands and Hardee Spearheaded by pet-loving University released Counties by funding grooming, pet households Thursday found that only food, litter, and routine vaccines to Courtesy photo 1 in 3 people favored the those patients who are in need dur- Sebring resident and Cornerstone Hospice volunteer specialist Dorothy Sebring resident and hospice sup- government spending mil- ing this difficult time of their life. Harris, says ‘My firefighter husband found this male kitty cat after fighting a porter Berniece Kimmel was con- fire in an abandoned building, his feet were burned and his fur had melted lions to construct big sea Cornerstone Hospice will also pro- tacted by a friend about Babe, a plastic stuck on it. With loving care from Sebring Animal Hospital, kitty walls, replenish beaches vide volunteers to assist with dog female Boston terrier that was a dis- recovered, our daughter named him Shere Khan and he is now a sensation or pay people to leave the walking and transportation to vet in our neighborhood.’ Volunteer specialist Dorothy Harris is the point per- placed victim of the fall 2004 hurri- coast. appointments, or to visit their own- son in Highlands and Hardee counties overseeing the Cornerstone Hospice canes and that Babe was available This was the first time a ers in nursing homes or assisted liv- Pet Peace of Mind program. for adoption. Kimmel used to raise large national poll looked ing facilities, or wherever they may Boston terriers years ago and she at how Americans feel be. promptly adopted Babe, who has the importance of making a plan to organization, has provided comfort about adapting to the Sebring resident and Cornerstone truly become Kimmel’s baby since. assist their four-legged, furied or and care to Central Florida residents changes brought on by Hospice volunteer specialist Dorothy The Kimmel household, with Babe, feathered family members. experiencing life-limiting illnesses global warming, said sur- Harris said, “My firefighter husband is another pet supporter household Cornerstone Hospice will attempt to and their families. Last year, approx- vey director Jon Krosnick, found this male kitty cat after fight- awaiting to help out with typical pet find homes for pets who are grieving imately 5,000 people in Highlands, a professor of political ing a fire in an abandoned building. needs encountered by Cornerstone the loss of their owners when family Hardee, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk science and psychology at His feet were burned and his fur had Hospice patients. and friends are unable to take pets and Sumter counties benefited from Stanford. melted plastic stuck on it. With lov- The pieces started falling in place in. Cornerstone programs and services The more indirect ing care from Sebring Animal when Lisa Gray, volunteer manager either in their own homes, medical options the majority pre- Hospital, kitty recovered, our daugh- for Cornerstone Hospice, was intro- Contact Hospice for facilities, one of the organization’s ferred were making sure ter named him Shere Khan and he is duced to Banfield Charitable Trust’s hospice houses or inpatient suites. new buildings were now a sensation in our neighbor- specialized training program “Pet Peace of Mind”. This Many Cornerstone Hospice pro- stronger and reducing hood.” program was developed by Banfield For more information or to regis- grams are made possible through the future coastal develop- Harris is the point person oversee- specifically for not-for-profit hos- ter for one of Hospice’s volunteer generous support of individuals and ment. ing the Cornerstone Hospice Pet pices to help keep patients and their training classes contact Harris at groups. For more information about New building codes Peace of Mind program in Highlands pets together longer. 253-1611 or Gray at (352) 742-6806 Cornerstone Hospice services, volun- rated the highest with 62 and Hardee counties. In May 2011, Banfield awarded or toll-free (888)728-6234. teering or making a donation in sup- percent of those surveyed The positive results of the Pet Cornerstone Hospice a $5,000 grant Since 1984, Cornerstone Hospice port of Cornerstone families, call favoring it. Peace of Mind program will help pet and Pet Peace of Mind program and Palliative Care, Inc., a not-for- toll-free 888-728-6234 or visit Three in 5 people want owners and hospice patients learn materials needed to begin. profit, community-based healthcare www.cornerstonehospice.org. those who are directly affected by rising seas to pay for protection, rather than all taxpayers. Krosnick said the low Man, 86, gets probation in Ariz. mercy killing favorability of sea walls and sand replenishment Associated Press “I said, ‘I can’t do it ‘In this set of facts, there was a perfect storm of individual “reflect the public’s fatal- PHOENIX — An 86-year- honey,”’ he told the detective. istic sense that it’s more old man who carried out a circumstances which placed Mr. Sanders in a position where had “She says, ‘Yes you can.”’ realistic to just give up the mercy killing by shooting his Sanders then got his to make a decision.’ beach than to try to save it ailing wife and high school revolver and wrapped a towel when other storms in the sweetheart in the head was around it so the bullet would- JUDGE JOHN DITSWORTH future will just wash it sentenced Friday to probation n’t go into the kitchen. away again.” after an emotional hearing and I’ve loved her since she dant’s son, then spoke on serve and to make her feel as “She says, ‘Is this going to The nationally repre- where family members tear- was 15 years old. I loved her behalf of his father, telling happy as he could every hurt?’ and I said, ‘You won’t sentative survey of 1,174 fully spoke on his behalf. when she was 81 years old,” the judge the family never moment of their life,” Grant feel a thing,”’ he said. Americans conducted George Sanders could have he said, trembling. wanted him to be prosecuted. Sanders said. “I truly believe “She was saying, ‘Do it. online by GfK Custom faced more than 12 years in “It was a blessing, and I “I want the court to know that the pain had become too Do it. Do it.’ And I just let it Research has a margin of prison after pleading guilty to was happy to take care of that I loved my mother dear- much for my grandmother to go,” Sanders added. error of plus or minus 4.9 manslaughter. The judge, her,” Sanders continued. “I ly,” he said. “But I would also bear.” As he sentenced Sanders percentage points. who complimented the prose- am sorry for all the grief and like the court to know that I Sanders said his wife was cutor for being “courageous” pain and sorrow I’ve caused equally love my father.” diagnosed with multiple scle- in recommending probation, people.” Breaking down at time in rosis in 1969, and the couple CROSSWORD SOLUTION allowed Sanders to walk out Sanders was arrested Nov. tears, Steve Sanders moved from Washington state of the courtroom. 9 after he says his wife explained how his father had to Arizona in the 1970s for Judge John Ditsworth said begged him to shoot her at been Virginia Sanders’ sole the warm, dry climate. She his sentence of two years’ their home in the retirement caregiver as her health deteri- had been in a wheelchair probation was “individual- community of Sun City out- orated. since 1971. ized and tempers justice with side Phoenix. He was initial- “I fully believe that the Eventually, his own health mercy.” ly charged with first-degree doctor’s visits, the appoint- deteriorated, and he said it “It is very clear that he will murder before reaching a ments, the medical phone became more difficult to care never forget that his actions plea agreement with prosecu- calls and the awaiting hospi- for his wife. ended the life of his wife,” tors. tal bed led to the decision He said she was diagnosed Ditsworth said as Sanders “The family very much that my parents made togeth- with gangrene on her foot stood at a podium, his hands loved their mother,” prosecu- er,” he said. “I do not fault just a few days before the clasped and shaking. tor Blaine Gadow told the my father. shooting and was set to be “In this set of facts, there judge Friday as he recom- “A lot of people have hero admitted to a hospital, then a was a perfect storm of indi- mended a sentence of proba- figures in their life, LeBron nursing home. vidual circumstances which tion, noting the “very unique, James ... some world class “It was just the last straw,” placed Mr. Sanders in a posi- difficult circumstances of this figures ... but I have to tell Sanders told a detective dur- tion where had to make a case.” you my lifelong hero is my ing his interrogation in decision,” Ditsworth said. “I don’t know where our dad,” Steve Sanders told the November. “She didn’t want “This set of facts hits close to society is going to go with judge, sobbing. He said his to go to that hospital ... start home for all of us.” cases like this, judge,” parents had been together for cutting her toes off.” Sanders, wearing khakis Gadow said. “At this point in 62 years, “the love of his life, He said his wife begged and a white sport coat, spoke time, what Mr. Sanders did my mother.” him to kill her. for only a minute about his was a crime.” Sanders grandson, Grant love for his 81-year-old wife, However, he added, “No Sanders, then described what Virginia Sanders, who he one in the courtroom has for- he called “a beautiful love calls Ginger. gotten the victim in this story.” HEALTHY LIVING & MORE LLC; 5.542"; 4"; Black; wow 20% off; 0 0 0 2 8 0 9 1 “Your honor, I met Ginger case.” “My grandfather lived to when she was 15 years old Steve Sanders, the defen- love my grandmother, to

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, March 31, 2013 Page B13 DIVERSIONS SUPPORT GROUP By ANREW J. RIES ACROSS 86 Pujols blasts: Abbr. Resurrection 1 Festive occasion 87 Interactive website 5 Stinging remark plug-in 9 Italian for "small rolls" 91 Unusual thing reality 15 Epps of "House" 96 Scare 19 One working on fig- 97 Reacted to a mas- “Mommy,” my may die, he shall ures? sage then young son live. And whoever 21 Knocked the socks 100 __-de-France asked, “Is there lives and believes off 101 Wolfe who tracks really a tooth in Me shall never 22 Goody-goody's crooks fairy?” die. Do you "headwear" 102 "Licensed to __": “What do you believe this?” 23 Tibetan breed Beastie Boys album think?” I asked. Imagine the It didn’t take hope welling up 24 Cinematographer's 103 Sea-Tac posting him long to say, Pause And inside her when concern 106 Its largest hub is in “No, it’s just pre- Consider she declared, 26 Patriotic org. Atlanta tend.” Jan Merop “Yes, Lord, I 27 Starts the haggling at 109 Turtledove A few moments believe that You 29 Powerful perch 111 Hair disheveler later, it was the Easter are the Christ, the Son of 30 First Bond girl 112 Ambulance VIP Bunny, and, then, you God, who is to come into 36 Let the tears go 113 First Japanese car guessed it, Santa. the world.” 37 In the past to be produced in the Each time, I replied with Martha’s faith has pro- 39 Rocker Young U.S. the same question and he pelled her into realizing 40 Real estate listing 116 Mozart highlight instinctively knew the that the unseen is the answer. There were no greater reality over that abbr. 122 Ancient Andean tears; just a gentle coming which she can see through 41 Palm tree nut 123 Just as prescribed to the truth of things fun, her tears of grief. 43 Cuban of the Dallas 124 Save a date, say but just pretend. “Take away the stone,” Mavericks, e.g. 125 Consider Solution on page B12 Then I said, “But, Chris, Jesus says. But Martha’s 45 Orange County seat 126 Bugs everything Mommy has present reality bursts in 47 Max Ernst, for one 127 Flower stalk 30 Young __ 60 J.Lo, for one film involving a wolf taught you about God and and she cries about the Jesus is true. The Bible is stench of death after four 50 Bases-loaded walk 128 Wrist-directed repri- 31 "Bloom" star Stephen 61 Mezzo Marilyn pack true.” days. But Jesus points her stat mand 32 Ideal for growing 62 Racing great Bobby 91 Fjord-like inlet 51 Well-stated “Oh, I know that!” he to the greater, unseen reali- 33 OB/GYN test 63 Stars at the Forum? 92 Pink Floyd album exclaimed. ty that she will see the 54 Literally, "the tar" DOWN 34 Org. in the film 67 Official emblem including "Dogs" and It makes me think of glory of God. She will see 55 Crimson Tide's home 1 "The Simpsons" real "Sneakers" 69 Aweigh "Sheep" Mary and Martha who that He is master even over 61 Mao's successor estate agent Gunderson 35 Italy's La __ 70 US Open champ 93 Abdominal believed who Jesus was for death. And Lazarus is 64 Jobs offering of 2007 2 Hamburger beef? 38 Morsel between John and Mats 94 Mad-as-all-get-out some time. 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Why did he let him who believe in him as we …" game, e.g. 108 Spring 72 Once, archaically 12 Modern ending? die? see in Ephesians 2: 8; “For 73 Texas Hold 'em vari- 13 "Darn it!" 52 One of Edison's 82 Place 110 Pop singer Lambert Jesus’ reply to Martha in by grace you have been ety 14 State with a panhan- 1,000-plus 83 '90s U.N. secretary- 113 Kept under wraps John11: 23, NKJV, “Your saved through faith, and 76 Believing in the dle 53 Put in the crosshairs general Boutros-__ 114 Crushable container brother will rise again” that not of yourselves; it is green-cheese moon, say 15 [Gasp!] 55 Quaint "Not so" 84 River past Berne 115 Native Nebraskan causes her to express her the gift of God, not of 77 Smoothing tool 16 Oscar winner Anna 56 B.J. or Justin of 87 Start of a rhyming 117 Search, with "down" confidence in his resurrec- works, lest anyone should tion at the last day. But boast.” 79 Leveling initials 17 Asserts sans proof baseball Basque game 118 Scratch (out) what Jesus says next must Resurrection. Your ulti- 80 "The Voice" coach 18 Fish eggs 57 Commandment verb 88 Finished 119 Sleep lab acronym have stun her. mate reality. Selah 58 Mozart's "__ fan 89 Element's combining 120 TV chef Garten 84 Rub with oil 20 Bush advisor Rove “I am the resurrection 85 Evelyn Waugh, but 25 Like koalas tutte" power 121 Cause of Cleo's and the life. He who Jan Merop of Sebring is a not George Eliot 28 Mexican Mrs. 59 Seraglio room 90 2011 Liam Neeson demise believes in Me, though he News-Sun correspondent.

FAIRMONT CINEMA; Mom happy with one child resists adopting a relative’s 1.736"; 6"; Black; movie listings p/u; Dear Abby: I have a rela- impaired. cise and aerobics a week, long as you are living a full 0 0 0 2 8 1 6 0 tive who is very ill. She’s My husband says I’m self- paint with oils, do photogra- life and enjoying what not expected to survive. She ish for not wanting to share phy and am starting to you’re doing, you should has a 1-year-old daughter, my good fortune. He may be relearn the guitar. I may be ignore those “helpful” indi- “Whitney,” and a husband right, but I feel that if I’m in the early stages of viduals who tell you to “act who isn’t particularly inter- talked into taking her, I’ll be Parkinson’s disease, so I your age” and “learn to be ested in parenting once his unhappy and resentful. want to do everything I did- old.” wife is gone. My husband Please advise. n’t get to do when I was It has been awhile since I and I have a 3-year-old, and – Only Wants One younger while I still can. have read such nonsense. my husband would like to Dear Only Wants One: Dear Abby I think too many people You have been blessed have more children. I love Children need love and are busy being old. Most of with health, vitality and an this relative and the little attention from the adults my students said I was the my former classmates and inquiring mind. girl, but I’m not interested in who parent them. While your “youngest” teacher on the friends have died. Many Life is too short to waste a raising another child. I’m husband has that to offer faculty – not chronological- younger people can’t do second of it. When you’re fine with just one. Whitney, you do not. ly, but in the way I talked to what I do. old and infirm you will My husband feels we have Because you would be them. I treated them as Some of them tell me I know it, so don't let anyone the love and resources to unhappy and resentful if important, as equals. Being should “act my age” and rush you. provide Whitney with a good your husband talks you into around high school students “learn to be old.” But what life. I respect the fact that he adopting her, it would be all those years kept me I’m doing keeps me young, To My Christian feels this way, but I work better for you and Whitney if young. and if I look silly doing it, Readers: A happy Easter to full time. someone who really wants a Since my retirement, I can so be it. I feel more fit now all of you! I am also in my mid-40s child, and is capable of pro- no longer do the thing I than when I was 21. and already feel over- viding the love and support a loved best: teach biology. If I die in an aerobics Dear Abby is written by Abigail whelmed being the parent of child needs, took her. However, I am keeping my class it will be a lot better Van Buren, also known as one child. I enjoy my current commitment to staying than doing it slumped in a Jeanne Phillips, and was found- lifestyle and being able to Dear Abby: I am retired young. chair. What are your ed by her mother, Pauline travel some. Although we from teaching high school Last summer I bicycled thoughts on this? Phillips. Write Dear Abby at will be fine financially, our biology after 39 years. The 500 miles across Kansas. I – Living Well in Wichita www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box lifestyle would be greatly last year I taught, some of do nine hours of dance exer- Dear Living Well: As 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Scorpio should act on romantic feelings

Metro News Service Snapshots Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) – Capricorn, write Aries (March 21-April 20) – Aries, some conflict- things down this week before you say them to be sure ing signals from a friend this week might seem like you have everything correct. This will help you when might take something the wrong way, so choose your trouble is ahead. But it’s more likely that your percep- you need to make an important announcement. words carefully. Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) – Aquarius, you may tion of the situation is a little off. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) – Virgo, you may be feel- feel like escaping to a fantasy world, but that does not Taurus (April 21-May 21) – Taurus, your imagina- ing great physically, but there is a nagging problem mean the pressing matters will simply disappear. A The news tion has a life of its own this week. You may be think- that you simply cannot identify. Give it time and it will vacation may recharge your batteries. ing of living on the edge a little bit in the next few come to the surface. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – You are in much bet- days but don’t overdo it. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Libra, you know what ter shape than you think you are, Pisces. So don't be Gemini (May 22-June 21) – Gemini, avoid a deep you want and do not need anyone’s approval, but you is just a too hard on yourself this week. It is alright to put your discussion about your feelings with someone at work can’t help checking in with a family member this feet up. this week. Now is not the time or the place to share week to get a second opinion. anything personal, so keep it professional. click away! Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Scorpio, channel your Famous birthdays Cancer (June 22-July 22) – Cancer, don’t get side- romantic feelings into action this week. Act sooner tracked this week because coworkers are expecting rather than later and make the most of your emotions March 31 - Ewan McGregor, actor (42); April 1 - www.newssun.com your full attention and effort at the office. You may while they're strong. Rachel Maddow, TV host (40); April 2 - Adam need to juggle a few responsibilities for the time Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Sagittarius, learn Rodriguez, actor (38); April 3 - Alec Baldwin, actor being. from the past but do not allow letdowns from the past (55); April 4 - Christine Lahti, actress (63); April 5 - Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) – Leo, make sure you com- to dictate your future. There is no guarantee that Mike McCready, guitarist (47); April 6 - Candace ments are not misinterpreted this week. Someone things will be repeated. Cameron, actress (37). NEWS-SUN

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