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Sunday, August 7, 2011 www.newssun.com Volume 92/Number 93 | 75 cents Inside DUI, bribe, battery charges and bite from a K-9 make for a bad night for Frostproof man By ED BALDRIDGE was bitten by a K-9. excess of 75 mph. at 2:50 a.m. about half a mile before Cruz [email protected] All that came after he According to FHP Trooper slowed and pulled him over at SEBRING — A Frostproof allegedly beat his wife with a E.N. Cruz, Dicapua got the Circle K at the intersec- man was jailed in the early bottle of rum. behind his patrol car as he tion of U.S. 27 and U.S. 98. morning hours Tuesday after Michael Thomas Dicapua, traveled north on U.S. 27 near A check showed that he was stopped on U.S 27 for 35, was stopped for reckless U.S. 98. Dicapua had a revoked dri- suspected DUI, then allegedly driving after he followed a Cruz accelerated to 75 mph ver’s license and during the tried to bribe an officer, marked Florida Highway and Dicapua stayed close AGE P 6A escaped out of a patrol car and Patrol vehicle at speeds in behind the marked car for See ESCAPE, page 5A Michael Thomas Dicapua Forecast Pet Appreciation Week AP council Thunderstorms around later High Low subpoenaed 94 78 Complete Forecast PAGE 14A in Rowan suit Online Several city employees also required to be in court Aug. 28

By ED BALDRIDGE According to court [email protected] records, Deputy Mayor Question: Would you AVON PARK – Brenda Gray was issued a support a balanced Subpoenas in the lawsuit summons, but was not budget amendment? filed by Police Chief served on Saturday Michael J. Rowan were because she was out of served on Saturday morn- town on an emergency, Yes ing to city officials just Schuler announced at the before the start of the year- start of the budget work- ly budget hearing. shop. 76.4% News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Three of the five city Councilman Paul Miller 4-H member Jenna LaBarr talks about her pet rooster Saturday during a 4-H fundraiser at Tractor Supply in Sebring. council members were was the only member not summoned to court on scheduled to receive a 4H holds fundraisers, Aug. 28, including Mayor summons served by a Sharon Schuler, Highlands County Court No supports Pet Councilmen C. Parke officer and Miller is not Sutherland and Terry 23.6% Appreciation Week Heston. See ROWAN, page 3A

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR [email protected] Total votes: 72 SEBRING — The Highlands County 4H teamed up with Sebring High School and Next question: Hill-Gustat Middle School at the Tractor Do you think Michael Supply store in Sebring Saturday for Rowan has good fundraisers and community involvement. cause for his lawsuit The 4H Cracker Trail Livestock team was against the city of sponsored by the Tractor Supply store’s Pet Appreciation Week. The 4H students greeted Avon Park? guests and raffled off several pet baskets Make your voice heard at Saturday morning. The 4H members offered the warm and www.newssun.com fuzzy pets a nice place to cool down right outside the stores doors. News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGE Obituaries Sebring Middle School student Jenna Interim City Manager Julian Deleon and Mayor Bonnie Holland News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS LaBarr has been a member of 4H for the past Sharon Schuler look at the subpoenas they received Megan Sowards and her pet bunny help Saturday morning for the lawsuit filed by Police Chief Age 75, of Sebring Michael Rowan. raise money 4-H. See 4H, page 3A Obituaries, Page 5A

Index Arts & Entertainment 10B County trims Books 9B Learning how to evaluate teachers Business 7A $146k from Chalk Talk 12B By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Classifieds 11A [email protected] proposed budget Community Briefs 2A SEBRING — School administrators and those who will be conducting teacher evalua- Community Calendar 5B Most of it comes out tions starting this school year just completed Crossword Puzzle 13B a seven-day training session on Friday. of Road & Bridge Dear Abby 13B Evaluating teachers has been difficult Editorial & Opinion 4A throughout the history of organized education By ED BALDRIDGE Horoscope 13B — the major challenge being to maintain [email protected] SEBRING — County commissioners Lottery Numbers 2A objectivity. The skills a highly effective teacher must wrapped up their scrutiny of the board’s Movie Times 13B master vary greatly, from knowing one’s sub- budget and managed to trim $146,075 in Pause & Consider 13B ject to engaging and encouraging the student. costs after reviewing each department Police Blotter 2A line-by-line. It is the rare teacher who is equally strong in News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY The final budget total after several Sports On TV 2B all aspects. School administrators react to a practice video in which an inept principal unintentionally insults her teacher, gives her weeks of meetings ended at In the modern era it was left up to school no useful information and saddles her with a evaluation $114,662,926 with $921,000 set aside for principals to gauge how effective a teacher is. that doesn’t come close to reflecting the teacher’s ability contingency. and effort. 0990994 01007 See TEACHER, page 5A See COUNTY, page 3A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 www.newssun.com More than 260 attend National AP cuts budget Night Out events around county to match falling

Special to the News-Sun National Night Out events were held in three locations revenue levels in Highlands County on Tuesday with approximately By ED BALDRIDGE cent that the city set as pol- 265 people participating. [email protected] icy, but we only have Reflections on Silver Lake AVON PARK – Avon $75,000 in contingency in in Avon Park was the largest Park’s City Council had to this budget.” event with approximately approve several drastic cuts Mayor Sharon Schuler 150 attendees. Law in its expenses at the annual said that $75,000 wasn’t Enforcement Bureau Cmmdr. budget hearing on Saturday enough for contingency. “If Major Mark Schrader and in order to match decreas- we have a major storm, we Criminal Investigations Capt. ing revenues. will have to take money Randy LaBelle were the According to Finance from the reserves, and that keynote speakers, along with Director Renee Green and leaves us in a dangerous Criminal Investigations Lt. Interim City Manager position,” she said. Darin Hood, Det. Sgt. Brian Julian Deleon at the open- Most of the savings for Kramer, K-9 Sgt. Dave ing of the budget meeting, the city came from not fill- Stewart, Dep. Mike Parker revenues for the city ing positions and and his K-9 partner dropped drastically actually cutting Maverick. Residents enjoyed from 2011. jobs. hot dogs and all the trim- “This council has Several positions mings. done an amazing job in the police depart- In Sebring, Francis I with this budget this ment are vacant and Mobile Home Community Courtesy photo year. This is a huge Deleon cut three hosted National Night Out (From left) Capt. Paul Blackman, Sandy Welcome, Amos Keener, Cindy Volpe, Buddy accomplishment of jobs in the Parks Chambers and Capt. Jeff Barfield at Francis I National Night Out celebration on Tuesday. Deleon with Patrol Capt. Paul keeping taxes at the Department and Blackman and Judicial same level with the loss in both code enforcement offi- Process Capt. Jeff Barfield Commander Maj. David revenues without any lost cers were reduced to part- addressing the group. Paeplow spoke to the group services,” Deleon said. time. Dep.Wayne Gunn and his K- about Sheriff's Office issues The lost revenue was due Another position not 9 partner Sarge also enter- and answered questions. Dep. mainly to a decrease in funded was the fire chief, tained the attendees and Jake Riley introduced his K-9 housing appraisals, leaving according to Deleon, but fielded questions. This event partner Wyatt and detailed the city with $701,000 less the police chief position included a hot dog buffet and their role in law enforcement in the 2012 budget accord- was still funded despite after dinner entertainment by operations. ing to Deleon, and he told Deleon making Lt. John the residents. There were National Night Out is a council he was projecting King the public safety approximately 40 people in unique crime prevention an additional $450,000 director over both depart- attendance. event sponsored by the decrease in revenue in ments. The National Night Out National Association of Town 2012. King got an additional $1 event at Tropical Harbor Watch. It is designed to Several of the cuts, per hour to offset the extra Estates in Lake Placid had heighten crime and drug pre- according to Deleon, were duties of working with the approximately 75 residents vention efforts and strength- taken throughout all city APFD. participating. Crime en neighborhood spirit and departments in order to The streets department Prevention Specialist Nell law enforcement/community match the lost revenue, was cut from $619,000 to Hays cooked hot dogs for the partnerships. leaving less than $75,000 $449,480, according to dinner and afterwards Last year it is estimated for contingency in the city’s Deleon, despite his guess thanked the residents for that over 37 million people Courtesy photo $5.6 million budget. that asphalt prices will con- their efforts in establishing participated in National Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention “We have $1.1 million in tinue to increase for the their Neighborhood Watch Night Out activities across Specialist Nell Hays cooks hot dogs for the National Night our reserves,” Green told Out event at Tropical Harbor in Lake Placid on Tuesday. group. Detention Bureau the United States. council. “That is the 20 per- See COUNCIL, page 5A

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 Page 3A 4H, FFA mark Pet Appreciation Week Rowan lawsuit set for Continued from page 1A Aug. 28 court date Continued from page 1A cerning the lawsuit, but five years. LaBarr has won numerous declined questions regarding awards including first place in the poul- currently required to be in his case. try competition and has been raising court on Aug. 28. “It is important for the chickens and competing against other Interim City Manager public to know exactly what students as well adults all over the state Julian Deleon, Project is going on in the city. There of Florida. Manager Maria Sutherland, may be more witnesses “We have all types of raffles going Finance Director Renee called and questioned under on. We have a big pet basket and other Green and several other city oath, but with these 25 sub- things that are going to be raffled off,” employees were also given poenas, I think the whole said LaBarr. subpoenas just before the truth will come out,” Rowan 4H members joined Tractor Supply budget session started, said. employees and the Heartland Dog Club including several who Rowan was put on paid for dog obedience training during the worked in the Public Works administrative leave on fundraiser. Department. April 19 amid concerns over Tractor Supply also had other guests Several members of the his investigation of the city Saturday including Sophy Mae Dog recall committee and former council on complaints of Rescue. Sophy Mae Mitchell runs her Mayor Tom Macklin are also possible corruption and own dog rescue in Sebring. Mitchell has on the witness list presented Government in the Sunshine several dogs currently at her rescue and News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS by Rowan’s counsel, and violations. hopes to find good homes for each of Sophy Mae Mitchell tries to find a home for rescued pets Saturday morning in Macklin, who was at the Rowan filed suit on June them. front of Tractor Supply in Sebring. Mitchell uses her own time and resources to budget meeting, stated he 16 because he was placed on “The adoption fees vary. If you can rescue dogs and prepare them for adoption. had received a summons, but unpaid administrative leave guarantee a good home for the animal was not making any com- on June 13 after backing out then we happily accept donations and rescue at 386-4383. 4H club’s coffers. ments. of a settlement agreement whatever you can give. I’ve spent over LaBarr and the rest of the 4H mem- The Sebring High School and Hill- Additionally, former city with Avon Park. $100 on each of them; I just want to get bers plan to split the earnings by donat- Gustat FFA members were present council member George Hall In his lawsuit, Rowan is them in good homes,” said Mitchell. ing part of the funds to the Humane showing support of the 4H as well as was also listed as a witness. asking for his job back, back Mitchell can be contacted at her dog Society and putting some back into the holding their own fundraisers. Council members were wages and damages in one not immediately available count of contract violation fro comment because of the and one count of "whistle- start of the public meeting, blower" allegations. A but Deleon stated he had no whistleblower lawsuit is County makes cuts to Road & Bridge, others comments on the matter. where an employee alleges “I am here today to focus he or she was punished for Continued from page 1A said. ‘I feel like we have given a lot.’ on the budget,” Deleon said. reporting possible wrongdo- “If you are going to do that, The board directed several Rowan made a brief state- ings about his or her why not just put it back in his departments to take a closer KYLE GREEN ment later on Saturday con- employer. budget?” countered Elwell. look at cuts after the proposed Road and Bridge director Helms asked the commis- budget was released on July sion if they felt contingency MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; ff main top 18, and made the effort to Administrative services, year, but we had just $800,000 needed to be lowered, but rhp only pg 3 or 5; 0 0 0 1 0 6 8 2 delve closely into every which includes facilities man- last year and still have could not get a consensus. request. agement and the county attor- $350,000 left,” Elwell said. Elwell and Richie stated that Commissioners dug deep ney, were also trimmed by County administrator Ricky further cuts could be made, but into the Road and Bridge $108,563, but during the wrap- Helms explained that he felt Chairwoman Barbara Stewart Department, which suffered a up of the meeting, commis- the contingency needed to and Commissioner Greg Harris $84,111 cut to its $10 million sioner Don Elwell was sur- grow this year because the stated they felt the budget was budget, and cut funding to out- prised to see that $40,000 that drastic cuts could create prob- good. side community services like was cut fromcounty attorney lems for each department. “I will take the advice of the the Boys and Girls Club dra- Ross Macbeth’s budget was “We have budgeted fuel real county administrator,” Harris matically. placed into the contingency close, and I am just concerned said. “I feel we have given a lot,” fund. that with all the cuts that some- After the regular meeting on said Kyle Green, Road and “I am just trying to be fair thing unforeseen, like a storm, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., the com- Bridge director. with every department. I do not could create problems. missioners will hear from the “We should get out of some understand why we need that “If you run out of contin- constitutional officers about of these services over the next in contingency. gency, you may have to go out their budgets. five years,” said Elwell. “We have $921,000 this and borrow money,” Helms

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2227 U.S. 27 South Guyana Mature leadership, Sebring, FL 33870 863-385-6155 NEWSROOM When I wrote my column Laura’s open to the public on Guyana a few weeks ROMONA WASHINGTON ago, I neglected to talk a lot Look e admire School Superintendent During the discussion, how- Publisher/Executive Editor about travel to and from the Laura Ware ever, it became clear he was Ext. 515 Third World nation. One Wally Cox and members of The focused on lowering the mill- [email protected] reason was that the trip The first part of our School Board of Highlands age, insisting that more cuts in down to Guyana was rela- flight was uneventful. Don W SCOTT DRESSEL County: Chair Donna Howerton, Andy the budget were possible. More tively uneventful and I had dozed, I read. Then we Tuck, Bill Brantley, J. Ned Hancock and than once he said it was only a Editor not yet traveled back to the landed in Trinidad, where, matter of department heads Ext. 516 states when I wrote the col- according to our plans, we Ronnie Jackson. doing their jobs. It seems as if [email protected] umn. were supposed to change he believes there are things left DAN HOEHNE I say “relatively” planes. Despite grim news bound to board already knows it must to cut. Sports Editor uneventful, meaning of Take it from me. Avoid upset many, these individuals trim yet another $3 million out We feel for Mr. Tuck. We Ext. 528 course as uneventful as air changing planes in Trinidad didn’t hide behind a veil of of the budget for 2012-2013. understand he has made prom- [email protected] travel can be these days. at all costs. secrecy or double talk; nor did If the economy does not ises and intends to live up to ADVERTISING Don and I first had to drive First, the only way to get they muddy the numbers or right itself within the next two them. to Miami to catch our from the arrival gate to attempt to redirect our atten- years, the district may not have We honor that commitment. VICKIE JONES flight, a long drive that had passport control is via a tion during their budget work- the funds to operate in the But, the world we live in today Ext. 518 us tired before we got on down escalator. I hate, shop on Tuesday. future, Cox warned. is caught up in a storm of [email protected] the plane. Our flight took loathe and despise down Instead, Cox and school dis- We find it refreshing and change — with powerful winds CIRCULATION off in the mid-afternoon and escalators – I feel like I’m trict financial director Mike hopeful — but unfortunately shifting directions, a strong TONY MCCOWAN included a stop in Trinidad, about to pitch forward on Averyt carefully explained the unusual in Highlands County current and crossed seas. Ext. 522 where we were not allowed them. Don had to grab one bad news, putting numbers into — to have elected officials and Now is a time to be flexible, [email protected] off the plane but had to sit of my carry-ons so I had context, and pulling no punch- government employees speak not obstinate; realistic, not ide- there for over an hour and hands free to grip the rail- es. the truth openly, especially alogical. BUSINESS OFFICE wait for a new batch of pas- ing. They said that with less when those officials and staff The key is to work through JANET EMERSON sengers to come aboard. Then, we had to go money coming from the state may face an angry response, or this difficult era, remembering Thanks to my electronics through passport control, as the result of lowered proper- appear less than perfect. it will not last forever, and that Ext. 596 (Kindle, iPod) it wasn’t that even though we weren’t [email protected] ty tax receipts, and having just This is why we were we can still create a better big a deal. staying in the country. After completed an aggressive con- impressed with the forthright world for our children and We finally arrived in that, we had to wait to be struction cycle, the district is discussion among the board grandchildren. ty, making the hard decisions Guyana sometime after 9 escorted to a security line faced with less money and members. But, it’s easy to write an publicly. They all deserve our p.m. and after wending our so we could pass through more space to maintain. We are also grateful that essay or express an opinion — respect and support. way through passport con- security before boarding The debt load for the new except for Tuck, the board much, much harder to make If ever there was a rock and trol, baggage claim and cus- our flight. construction — which came at members chose student needs life and death decisions. a hard place, the school board toms we finally met our Did I mention that we a time of rapid growth — now over taxpayer desires. Which is why we congratu- and school superintendent are friend Anil and drove two only had an hour layover? takes almost 75 percent of the Not that Tuck doesn’t care late the superintendent and certainly between them. or three more hours to get As the minutes ticked by I capital tax budget. about children — of course he school board members for not We need to keep that in to our hotel in New began to wonder if we More ominous is the fact the does. blinking in the face of adversi- mind. Amsterdam. You can say it would be staying in was a long day. Trinidad longer than we It was a longer day com- planned. Fortunately, some ing back. official called our flight I have to first point out number and had us moved that I did not make the trav- up to the head of the securi- el arrangements for our trip. ty line, and we rushed Don was the one responsi- aboard our plane with ten ble for that. So he is the minutes to spare. one to blame for a flight As annoying as that was, that took off from the I will take it over what hap- Georgetown airport at 6:20 pened to a recent flight into a.m. As in, morning. Guyana. According to an Because we needed to get msnbc.com article given to to the airport a couple of us by a friend, a flight from hours early, this meant to New York had just landed we had to leave New into Georgetown when the Amsterdam at the unholy plane slid off the wet run- hour of one o’clock in the way and broke apart not too morning. Don and I tried to far from a 200 foot ravine. deal with this horrible state Miraculously, no one died, of affairs by going to bed at though more than 30 people 8:30 in the evening. went to the hospital. Don, who can fall asleep So yes, I’m thankful all I whenever he wants to, had to do was drive for dropped off immediately. It hours and change planes in took me a little longer, Trinidad. There are indeed since 8:30 p.m. is a little worse things. early for my bedtime. I did manage some sleep and so Laura Ware can be contact- was at least half awake ed by e-mail at bookwormla- when it was time to leave. [email protected] TODAY’S LETTERS Sand offered to the city for free and all the unfair trade deals that allowed do have some options. We can lower our programs, then there is hope for our wonder- America’s industries to move to foreign debt, just: eliminate all remaining ful country. Editor: nations and all of America’s jobs with them. “Economic Stimulus Funding - $45 billion There are times when we, in our families, I offered the city the sand that has accu- They also encouraged foreign illegals to take total savings; eliminate federal control of have to “tighten our belts” financially. Now, mulate on my property on the south side of the jobs that could not be moved overseas. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - $30 billion it is time for our government to “tighten the the lake to the city for free (it is pretty dry). They enforced free healthcare, free school- total savings; eliminate funding for Obama belts.” All they would have to do is come in with ing, all kinds of perks for the illegal work- Care administrative costs - $900 million Peg McKinley dump trucks and scrape up the top layer (1-3 force, destroying the tax structure of all annual savings; eliminate the National Avon Park feet) for about 100-by-200 feet. states. These incumbent rich politicians, who Endowment for the Arts - $167.5 million This would would be 20,000 - 30,000 gamed the system should go directly to jail. annual savings; eliminate the National cubic feet of sand. Our two-party system is so corrupt that Endowment for the Humanities - $167.5 mil- Bouquet David Lowe the taxpayer and voters should demand term lion annual savings; eliminate beach replen- Sebring limits for “all,” local, state and federal. They ishment - $95 million annual savings, elimi- Community pulls together for should also demand “hands off of all Social nate the International Fund for Ireland $17 Jetton Taxpayers played for suckers by Programs, but most of all they should million annual savings; eliminate the world governments demand that other nations share the cost of Presidential Campaign Fund - $77.5 million Editor: the world’s security. annual savings (why are we, the taxpayers, We would like to take this opportunity to Editor: Billie E. Jewett paying for a presidential campaign fund?); thank the residents of Highlands County for Debt forgiveness is not a one-way street. Sebring eliminate the Market Access Program - $200 their support and donations to the Diaper & America has forgiven debts of the entire million annual savings; eliminate intercity Essentials Drive for Alicia Jetton. Through world even before World War I – China, Government just needs to and high speed rail guards - $2.5 billion your generosity we were able to fill a stor- Russia, Germany, France and Turkey. The tighten its belt annual savings; eliminate Amtrak subsidies - age unit full of love to help her with the care entire world owes America for world securi- $1.6 billion annual savings; eliminate the of her twins, Carter and Hayden. ty. We have more than 900 bases worldwide. Editor: Appalachian Regional Commission - $76 We would like to also recognize the fol- America’s debt belongs to all nations, not What we are not hearing regarding the million annual savings; eliminate the U.S. lowing businesses for allowing us to place just America’s taxpayers and middle class. national debt is that the fiscal year 2011 is Agency for International Development - $1.4 collections boxes for donations; Heartland America must demand that China and all projected to reach an all-time record $1.5 billion annual savings; eliminate duplicative National Bank in Avon Park; Bob Evans major powers be responsible for this debt. trillion; more than three times the amount educational programs - $1.3 billion annual Restaurant, both local newspapers, Polston In the 1980s, America defense dollars President Obama inherited. The White House savings; eliminate the Essential Air Service - Engineering, Jones Oil & Tire, Inc., Grace were given to China, Turkey and many other is not telling us that President Obama has $150 million annual savings, eliminate the Bible Church, Cut N Up Hair Salon, and foreign governments by General Electric and added more than $4 trillion to the national Corporation for Public Broadcasting subsidy Highlands County Sherriff’s Department, all many of America’s major industries, at the debt. - $445 million annual savings; eliminate the located in Sebring; in Lake Placid, Golden same time foreign engineers of every nation Also, the annual interest payment on the “Ready to Learn” TV program - $27 million Corral Restaurant and Jones Oil & Tire, Inc; were replacing American engineers. This and national debt is $438 billion, which is an savings; eliminate the “Save America’s also WWOJ/WWTK for all the radio air time millions of visa workers were replacing amount greater than we spend on these com- Treasures” program - $25 million savings; and announcements. American worker in defense dollars. These bined – Department of: Commerce, and eliminate the “Heritage Area Grants and Without the support of the community this same corporations paid “no” tax dollars for Education, Energy, Homeland Security, Statutory Aid” - $24 million annual savings. would not have been a success. We wish many years. Housing Urban Development, Interior, Senator Jim DeMint says that if Congress Alicia the best in the coming weeks with the This unpayable debt is the result of Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, will make these necessary deep spending arrival of the babies. incumbent political office holders who have Treasury and the Environmental Protection cuts, it will help save our country from Let us not ever forget the sacrifices our been in public office for many, many years – Agency. bankruptcy. young men and women are making on a 20, 30, 40-plus years. These incompetent We are being told that we don’t have any If those hundreds of billions of dollars can daily basis to ensure our freedoms. politicians are the ones who passed NAFTA option but to raise the debt ceiling. But we be eliminated in these wasteful government Janine Jones and Brittany Chess C M Y K

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By SAMANTHA GHOLAR An existing 6-inch line is connecting to phases two and create roads,” said Cooper. honor obligations then con- and if you so desire we can [email protected] present in phase one of the three once construction is Cooper stated that a 12- flict can be unavoidable.” add as an alternate to that bid SEBRING — Sebring City subdivision. The city must completed. inch main should be put as Council members dis- extending it to the phase two Council members discussed approve and finalize the bids The infrastructure (water well as roads under the city’s cussed the intent of getting three portion that’s on the the use of the settlement for the design, engineering and roads) were to be provid- acceptance of the $350,000 bids for the project for sever- map you have before you agreement funds from a law- and permitting of Lake ed by the city, according to service bond. The city initial- al minutes following suit between the city and Regency Woods water line Jarrett Cooper, attorney rep- ly discussed paying attor- Cooper’s address. tonight,” City Administrator Mark Inc./American extension. resenting Tripp Scott Law ney’s fees out of the bond The council members dis- Scott Noethlich said. Southern Insurance Company The project calls for a 12- Firm in the Fort Lauderdale then using the rest of the cussed which route, either The council voted unani- to extend the water line of inch water main to be run area. funds to finish development down U.S. 27 or through an mously to table the agenda Lake Regency Woods on from State Road 66/U.S. 98 “The city is obligated to in the subdivision. alternate canal route, would item until the city could col- Tuesday. intersection in south Sebring put in water lines in phases “Phase one, phase two and be most beneficial for the lect bids from engineers to The city received funds as to the entrance of Lake one, two and three and to phase three should have their city in the long run. make a comparison between part of the settlement and the Regency Woods and connect ultimately construct the water line and they should “I would recommend bid- funds were expected to be to the existing 6-inch main. roads. The legal obligation to have their road before the ding each of the routes. So each before authorizing the used to extend a water main Future lines would be use the funds to place water city pays anything,” Cooper bid original route, you bid finalization of the project to the subdivision. capped near Skipper Road lines and any extra funds to said. “If the city doesn’t route down 27 to the entrance plans.

Teacher evaluation Escape attempt ends system training held with bite from K-9 Continued from page 1A Continued from page 1A meaning slips of paper they Highlands County Sheriff But this method has not had marked as dominant or interview, Cruz observed an Office K-9 unit. proven either fair or accu- recessive genes — to sub- open beer. At approximately 4:07 rate — too much is left to tler problems, like an ele- Dicapua failed a sobriety a.m., the K-9 found Dicapua the whim of the evaluator. mentary teacher of English test and was placed in the and “bit him on the left With a renewed focus on as a second language creat- back of the trooper vehicle lower leg,” Cruz wrote in his classroom performance, and ing a lesson plan that was in handcuffs at which point statement. a movement toward verifi- over his students’ heads. he offered Trooper Cruz Dicapua was transported able data, schools districts But the evaluators are not “$500 if you let me leave,” to an undisclosed hospital are creating new teacher learning to look judgemen- according to the FHP report. and treated for a dog bite evaluation systems. tally. Rather, the emphasis Dicapua had just $419 before being booked into the The system chosen by is on a holistic approach and a piece of broken glass Highlands County Jail. district officials is what and how to teach the in his pocket. Earlier in the night, school-based administrators teacher. While Trooper Cruz was deputies report that Dicapua have been learning this past searching Dicapua’s vehicle, The evaluators were had struck his wife with a week. Dicapua slipped his hand- taught to look below the Barcardi bottle several times Based on the work of cuffs in front of him, the surface and back their state- on the head, arm and leg Charlotte Danielson, News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGE report said. Upon checking, ments with specific obser- Avon Park Councilman Paul Miller takes a close look at the before the bottle broke and Highlands County is intro- Cruz re-positioned the hand- vations. They were told budget printout on Saturday morning. cut her after an argument ducing a method that organ- cuffs and returned Dicapua never to “feel”, but to see started over money. izes an evaluation into two and hear, to say “I to the back seat of the troop- major parts. er cruiser. The victim told the HCSO observed” or “I noticed” Council slashes that Dicapua was already On the one hand, evalua- instead of “I think.” Cruz was approached by tors will be observing dif- an off-duty Okeechobee out on bail from Polk county One of the nagging prob- for domestic violence ferent components of a lems in evaluating any per- Avon Park budget officer who asked if Cruz teacher’s work including needed help, but after charges. formance is having a sys- content and teaching meth- Continued from page 2A Certain departments that returning to his car noticed Dicapua was charged with tem that provides consistent ods, interaction with and generate enterprise revenue, the Dicapua had climbed obstruction, escape, DUI, results. In the past a teacher city. One of the areas that knowledge of students, use through the sliding portion aggravated battery with bod- might get a glowing review increased, according to the like the water department, of resources, classroom of the cage between the ily harm, bribery of a public from one person and be budgets passed out by city now share a portion of the management, time manage- front and back seats and had servant, non-moving traffic panned by another. staff, was the recreation salaries for the city adminis- ment, communication, use escaped. violation while license is The new system is department, which rose from tration, reducing some of the of questions, maintaining Cruz called for and suspended, second offense designed to stop that pendu- $194,727 to $227,547 amounts in each depart- accurate records and received assistance from an and resisting an officer. lum swing, by having all despite the cuts in personnel. ment’s budget. demonstrating professional- evaluators using objective Green told council that the ism among 22 different county contributions to the components. data — for example, in the UNIVERSAL CENTER OF NATURAL MA; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; after school; recreation depart are also 0 0 0 1 0 7 8 9 While observing a English class video the being cut from the $180,000 teacher in action, the next school administrators they received in 2011 to step is to rate how he or she thought he did well in giv- $110,000 projected in 2012. does in each of the compo- ing directions and setting “The county said they nents. In the district’s case, time deadlines, but also would increase their contri- evaluators will decide gave a confusing amount of butions possibly to $150,000 whether a teacher is highly information and set no clear if they have some money left effective or effective, or if objective for the lesson. out of their budget, but I the individual needs The new process shows don’t see that happening,” improvement or is ineffec- promise. The facilitator of Green said. tive in the classroom. the training session had the The biggest change in the The evaluators were school administrators place budget came in how execu- shown videos of teachers in Post-it notes next to the tive salaries were budgeted, actual classrooms, teaching teaching component on one according to Deleon. a lesson. They were then of four rating sheets taped broken into groups to dis- to a wall to indicate their cuss what they saw and rate opinion about the teacher in the teacher’s work. the video. Mahoney charged Examples ranged from With an occasional with DUI outlandish mistakes — a exception, the notes tended first-year 10th grade biolo- to group together, indicat- Associated Press gy teacher, for instance, ing the administrators were MIAMI — Former South telling her students to drop coming to the same, or very Florida U.S. Congressman their genes on the floor, close, conclusions. Tim Mahoney has been arrested for DUI after police found him sleeping in his car on the side of the road. Palm Beach Gardens Police Commander William Brandt said the former law- maker was sleeping behind the wheel around 3 a.m. Saturday. He was charged with DUI “based on the investigation and after talk- ing to the driver.” A jail spokeswoman said News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Mahoney will be released on School administrators react to a practice video in which his own recognizance, but an inept principal unintentionally insults her teacher, declined to say when. A tele- gives her no useful information and saddles her with a phone message left for evaluation that doesn’t come close to reflecting the Mahoney was not immediate- teacher’s ability and effort. ly returned.

OBITUARIES

BONNIE HOLLAND She is survived by her hus- Services will be held on Bonnie J. Holland, age 75, band of 54 years, Rev. Floyd Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 at 11 passed away on Thursday, D. Holland of Sebring; son, a.m. at Crossroads Aug. 4, 2011 in Sebring, Fla. Kevin Scott (Lorna) Holland, Fellowship Church in She was born in Flint, Mich., Flint, Mich.; daughter, Sebring. Burial will follow in on April 28, 1936 to Jacob F. Debbie Rene (Tony) Lakeview Memorial and Virginia (Warren) Back. Richendollar, Greenfield, Gardens. Contributions may She was a homemaker, Mo.; brother, Roland Lee be made in her memory to attended the Crossroads Back, Flint, Mich; three Good Shepherd Hospice. Fellowship Church in grandchildren and three Arrangements entrusted to: Sebring and was a member of great-grandchildren. Stephenson-Nelson Kingsway Fellowship Visitation will be held on Funeral Home International and New Life Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 from Sebring, Florida Church in Arcadia, Fla. 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. www.stephensonnelsonfh.com C M Y K

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Courtesy photo Tech Sgt. Daniel Doubille in Afghanistan. Strength from above

To be an explosive ord- Without the love and sup- nance disposal technician, port of relatives, friends, and one must possess uncommon fellow airmen, times would physical and emotional be even tougher at the strength. Think “The Hurt Douvilles’ Fort Walton Locker” — with all the Beach home. But during the Hollywood stripped out. most difficult weeks of her With sweat dripping from life, nothing has been more their foreheads, U.S. troops important to LaShana than disabling roadside bombs in her faith. Afghanistan and Iraq know “That is exactly what has that any given moment could helped me through all of be the end. Perhaps that’s this,” she said. “I found the why Tech Sgt. Daniel shared a special bond with strength I never knew I had.” Douville, 33, lived every day his father. While praising LaShana said that as a like it was his last. their son’s tenacity during a humble warrior, her husband While pictures of this time of tragedy, LaShana rarely spoke to her about his brave airman show an spoke of an empty spot heroic accomplishments. imposing, muscular figure, a inside the boy’s big heart. After he was killed, she real- conversation with his wife of “My 9-year-old under- ized that in between those 14 years, LaShana Douville, stands, but he’s having the parent-teacher conferences, left no doubt about the most difficult time,” she he was doing amazing potency of his character. said. “He doesn’t have Dad.” things. When asked how her family At his father’s memorial “He saved a lot of lives is coping with their hero’s ceremony, the Bronze Star out there and put a lot of bad tragic death on June 26 in Medal awarded to his dad people away,” LaShana said. Afghanistan, LaShana was was pinned on Daniel Jr.’s “I’ve heard so many people calm, composed, and strong. shirt, just above his heart. As say so many times that he “We’re doing OK,” she always, Mom was by his was the best.” told The Unknown Soldiers. side. While being the best he “We’re taking things one day “I’m here,” she said. “I’ll could be on the battlefield at a time.” be here to take care of him.” was very important to Tech After Tech Sgt. Douville’s Even while disabling Sgt. Daniel Douville, noth- death, which the Pentagon enemy bombs by day during ing mattered more than his said was the result of his combat deployments, family. injuries suffered when an Douville would still manage “We talked about being improvised explosive device to be a part of parent-teacher parents,” she said. “But we blew up on the border of the conferences by night. even talked about someday volatile Helmand Province’s “He would call in from being grandparents.” Nad’Ali District, the most Afghanistan to be on speak- Through all the family pressing concern was the erphone,” LaShana said. milestones still to come, couple’s three children, “From the beginning, he LaShana said with absolute Jadelynn, 14, Ayjah- wanted to take care of me certainty that her husband, a Danielle, 12, and Daniel Jr., and our kids.” man of deep faith, is watch- 9. During what turned out to ing over his wife and chil- “I asked (Jadelynn), ‘How be their last conversation, dren. are you doing? Because Douville calmed his wife’s “Not only was he my hus- you’re really quiet,’” nerves from half a world band,” she said. “He was my LaShana, 33, said. “She said away. On a Saturday, he best friend. He was a good she’s being what she knows phoned to let her know he person.” her dad would want her to was safe after not being able LaShana Douville still be, and that’s strong.” to call during the previous feels her husband’s strength Mom is equally proud of days’ grueling back-to-back from the heavens above. their youngest daughter. missions. “I’m OK,” she said. “My 12-year-old has real- “He hadn’t really slept,” ly stepped up,” LaShana LaShana recalled. “He men- To find out more about Tom explained. “She’s realized tioned a third mission but Sileo or to read features by other how important this is and said he wouldn’t be going.” Creators Syndicate writers and what happened.” On Sunday, he was killed. cartoonists, visit the Creators As the only son of a larg- “Obviously, he went on Syndicate website at www.cre- er-than-life figure, Daniel Jr. that third mission,” she said. ators.com. POLICE BLOTTER Continued from page 2A with failure to appear refer- 48, of Avon Park, was ence resisting/obstructing an charged with battery. ࡗ Michael Hernaiz, 24, of Avon Park, was charged with officer without violence. ࡗ Roger Dale Rhodes,44, of violation of probation refer- ࡗ Julio Ceaser Luna, 26, of Tampa, was charged with ence grand theft. Sebring, was charged with driving while license sus- ࡗ Angel Luis Hernandez, 22, possession and or use of drug pended. of Sebring, was charged with equipment, possession of ࡗ Jean Desirdieu Sanpeur, four counts of failure to cocaine, and possession of 62, of Orlando, was charged appear reference improper marijuana. with failure to appear refer- exhibition of a dangerous ࡗ Shydah Alaisha McRae, ence knowingly driving with weapon, petit theft, knowingly 23, of Avon Park, was license suspended/revoked. driving with license suspend- charged with battery. ࡗ Shammara Sherice Smith, ed or revoked and ࡗ Luis Auturo Mendez, 41, of 23, of Avon Park, was resisting/obstructing an offi- Lake Placid, was charged with charged with battery. cer without violence. violation of a municipal ordi- ࡗ Tammy Michelle Taylor, 46, ࡗ Demarkus Lamar Hicks, nance. of Avon Park, was charged 20, of Avon Park, was ࡗ Theresa Olga Ramos, 43, with aggravated battery. charged with failure to appear of Sebring, was charged with ࡗ Darrell Mark Tyndall,51, of reference trespass of a struc- two counts of failure to Avon Park, was charged with ture/conveyance. appear reference knowingly DUI. ࡗ Alvin King, 51, was driving with license suspend- ࡗ Santiago Velasco, 23, of charged with sexual assault. ed/revoked, and no motor Avon Park, was charged with ࡗ Lance Lanier Legree, 23, vehicle registration. violation of a municipal ordi- of Lake Placid, was charged ࡗ Harold James Rhinehardt, nance. 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By SENIOR AIRMAN students they oversee, he JESSICA LOCKOSKI added. Although there are 16th Mobile Public Affairs double the students, the advi- Detachment sory staff size will remain the FOB SPIN BOLDAK , same. Afghanistan – Coalition The soldiers working with advisors with NATO Training Ingerick are all individual Mission - Afghanistan begin augmentee mobilized a significant day by helping reservists from various units Afghan National Police in Florida who have back- inprocess an additional class grounds in law enforcement of recruits, marking the offi- and corrections. cial expansion of the ANP “Every day at the academy academy at Forward is different,” said Operating Base Spin Boldak Edmonston, who volunteered on July 4. for his deployment with “The academy’s $2 million NMT-A. expansion project allows 250 “I like my mission, I like more students to complete what I do. The days are not police training here, which monotonous, and it chal- helps NTM-A meet a big-pic- lenges me because situations ture goal of producing we face are not among typi- 170,000 police officers cal Soldier duties.” nationwide,” said 1st Lt. In an advisory role, James Ingerick, training Edmonston said they oversee advisor, MTM-A. the Afghans’ logistics so the The ANP academy’s six- ANP can take control of their week course allows U.S. facilities and run their train- Army Reserve military police ing schedules. soldiers, Estonian “We steer them in the right Gendarmerie (army and direction to make that hap- police force) to work togeth- Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Lockoski pen,” he added. Cpl. Michael Edmonston, training advisor, NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan, searches a new Afghan National Police er, closely supervising two recruit for cell phones and contraband during the first day of ANP academy inprocessing at Forward Operating Base Spin After graduating, the classes of up to 450 students Boldak, Afghanistan on July 4. Edmonston is a Sebring native and Army National Guard military police officer assigned to police will work within after the Afghan’s initial the 320th MP Company, St. Petersburg. Kandahar province. Ingerick inprocessing, known as Day said the new class of recruits Zero. will also be the last to go On Day Zero, the coalition allowed to communicate to ‘I like my mission, I like what I do. The they are taught how to handle through the current ANP team met new students at the anyone outside the com- it as an authoritative figure.” academy course. FOB entry point, where they pound.” days are not monotonous, and it Additionally, Afghan By September, the expan- prepositioned stations to The advisors assign the challenges me because situations we police instructors teach stu- sion will allow for Afghan search and enroll them into recruits a student number, dents how to use the AK-47 Border Police to join the the academy, now doubled in take their picture and offi- face are not among typical soldier rifle, conduct patrols, vehicle ANP in a new eight-week size. cially log them into a system duties.’ search procedures, as well as Afghan Unified Police pro- “The process went well,” where biometrics data is classes in literacy. These gram, further aiding the secu- said Cpl. Michel Edmonston, cross-referenced to identify CPL. MICHAEL EDMONSTON skills as well as physical fit- rity in Kandahar province. a Sebring native from the any prior criminal activity. Sebring soldier serving in Afghanistan ness training are supervised 320th Military Police “This new group of by the coalition advisors. Get the paper Company, St. Petersburg. recruits is a lively group,” “Most of the courses “We searched them for con- said Ingerick. Ingerick, who is a full-time U.S. police are introduced taught at an American police traband such as weapons, “I think the word is getting Rochester police officer and into their respective residen- academy, the students learn drugs or tobacco products – out this is a good program Army National Guardsman tial academies and how MPs in a compact version here,” anything they can hurt them- here and good for this nation. from the 2nd Battalion, 389th are trained in the Army. said Ingerick. selves or anyone else. The better they get, the Regiment, 4th Brigade, 98th “First and foremost, the The MPs’ skills from their “We also look for cell stronger the ANP force will Division of Institutional students are taught the role of civilian occupations will also phones, memory chips, and be and the easier it will be for Training in New York, said the police officer,” he said. allow the team to solve situa- delivered to you! chargers because, once they us to step back and out of the transforming Afghans into “Because of the amount of tions the coalition team may enter the school, they are not country.” policemen is similar to how corruption in Afghanistan, face with twice the amount of NEWS-SUN •385-6155

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Investments of Highlands, Stanley, L44 Pine and Katherine E. Cord to Lorida Acres, $13,500. Sebring Hills, $56,000. Federal Home Loan L2 Blk J Spring Lake Sec. Lake Sub, $15,000. Isabel Ramos, PT Tract C Henry Estates to Highlands Independent Mortgage Corp. to 1, $50,000. Joseph Magisano to Buchanan’s Green Edward W. Koornneef, PT Bankk to BWT, L2 Blk 427 Kenneth L. Smith, L10 Blk Carrie E. Walker to Dee Arthur H. Jones, L85B Acres/Other, $28,000. TR 24 Lagrow Acres Highland Towers Sub 25 Sebring Country Est. Ann Lott, L21 Blk 11 Vantage Pointe Phase II, Fannie Mae to Blue Unrec/Other, $67,500. Revised/Other, $45,000. Sec. 3, $62,500. Orange Blossom Est. Unit $10,000. Water Ventures Inc., William K. Brantley II to Gregory Hellmuth to 7, $107,900. Highlands Independent L31/32 Blk 6 Casa Loma Edward W. Koornneef, PT June 28 Nationstar Mortgage, William J. Montgomery Bank to Euclides Sub, $32,000. 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Spring Lake Village V, Bank to Louis H. Sterling, Rondall L. Tomblin, PT L4 HSBC Bank USA to Est. Unit II, $19,900. Jamie E. Graham to $30,000 L2 Blk 289 Placid Lakes Pohlman Acres First Earnest H. Rawls, L7 Avon Park Estates Corp. Jerry A. Hoops, L9 Blk 51 Ileana A. Varas to Jo Sec. 20, $2,700. Add/Easement, $79,900. Hathaway Sub, $260,000. to Samuel Gray Mack Jr., Placid Lakes Sec. 6, Ann Murphy, Unit 111 Janet Keough to Jaime James D. Urie to Jeremy PT L5 Blk 9 Avon Park Est. $90,000. North Villas at Placid Figueroa Jr., Freeze, L11110-11112 June 21 Unit II, $21,900. Daniel P. Solis to Lakes Communities, L10285/10286 PT L10284 Avon Park Lakes Unit 34, Henry Golin to Thomas Heriberto Arce to Pedro Lynnette M. McQueen, $20,000. Avon Park Lakes Unit 32, $89,900. L. Weldon Jr., L20 Blk 209 Lira Padilla, L1 Blk 26 L29 Blk 8 Orange Blossom Mai Van Ha to Van Minh $93,500. Darlene Harvey to Sun'N Lakes Est. Sec. 18, Sun'N Lakes Est. Acres Est. Unit 11, $22,000. 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Eric Strand to Ralph Charles L. Hughes, L18 Blk 24 In Sec. 22-33-28, Heights Sec. 1, $128,000. $2,900. Suntrust Mortgage Inc. DFC Loan Funding Co. to Vito Tamma, PT Sec. to Oscar H. Sorto, L13 Blk 24-34-30, $19,000. GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; windows; 0 0 0 1 0 8 1 4 198 Sun'N Lake Est. Sebring Unit 11, $12,900. June 23 G S F Enterprise Inc. to Suntrust Bank to Abderrahim McHatet, L8 Kenneth L. Smith, L22 Blk Blk 207 Altamont Place 17 Sebring Country Est. Add, $2,000. Sec. 1, $40,000. Jean M. Hannibal to Donald B. Soldini to John Hughes, L60 Blk 100 Alana Kesha Scoon, L7 Placid Lakes Sec. 18, Blk 122 Placid Lakes Sec. $105,000. 9, $34,900. Daniel C. Waite to First East Side Savings George Thompson, L9 Blk Bank to Michael T. Walker, 13 Fransvilla, $225,000. L15 Blk 11 Placid Lakes DFC Funding Co. to Sec. 2, $105,000. Mandisa Stephenson, L12 U.S. Bank to Jerry

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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN them into bonds that are AP Business Writer resold to global investors. NEW YORK — They own or guarantee Government-controlled mort- about half of all mortgages in gage company Fannie Mae the U.S., or nearly 31 million said Friday that its second- home loans worth more than quarter loss widened as it $5 trillion. Along with other continues to seek loan modi- federal agencies, they backed fications to help reduce nearly 90 percent of new defaults amid the ongoing mortgages over the past year. difficulties in the housing The government took over and mortgage markets. the companies in September Fannie Mae also made $2.3 2008 after massive losses on billion in dividend payments risky mortgage bonds threat- to the U.S. Treasury during ened to topple them. The the period, which reduces the government then put them amount it will be asking tax- into conservatorship, a legal payers for to $2.8 billion arrangement under which the from $5.1 billion. companies’ government regu- Fannie’s rescue has been lator controls their financial one of the most expensive decisions. government bailouts. The In the second quarter amount of money it has ended June 30, Fannie Mae received from the Treasury to lost $5.18 billion, or 90 cents stay afloat is set to rise to per share. That compares $104.8 billion when account- with a loss of $3.13 billion, ing for the latest request. or 55 cents per share, a year Fannie has paid back $14.7 earlier. billion to the Treasury in div- Revenue climbed 16 per- idends as of the end of June. cent to $5.24 billion from Fannie Mae, based in $4.5 billion. Washington, D.C., and sib- Net interest income, or ling Freddie Mac, based in money earned from deposits McLean, Va., were created by and loans, increased 18 per- Congress to buy mortgages cent to $4.97 billion from from lenders and package $4.21 billion. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 Page 9A BUSINESS Taking advantage of Oil falls as the gift, estate tax investors exemption while it lasts focus on

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RUGABER For the first half of the Associated Press AP Economics Writer year, the economy grew at NEW YORK — If you WASHINGTON — an annual rate of just 0.8 had a Bank of America Hiring picked up slightly in percent. In June, consumers account with a debit card July, and the unemployment cut back on spending for between January 2001 and rate dipped to 9.1 percent. the first time in 20 months, May of this year, you may The modest improvement burdened by higher gas be due some cash. could ease fears of another prices and stagnant wages. The nation’s largest recession, but it wasn’t Manufacturers are barely bank has started contacting enough to prevent another growing. customers who may be wild day of trading on Wall At least 250,000 net new entitled to a refund. It Street. jobs a month are needed to recently reached a class- Employers added rapidly reduce unemploy- action settlement over the 117,000 jobs last month, the ment. The rate has topped 9 way it charged overdraft Labor Department said percent in every month fees. Most of the other Friday. The figure was the except two since the reces- suits are continuing to best in three months. And sion officially ended in work their way through Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/MCT the job totals for Employers June 2009. federal court in Florida. Postal employee Terri Taylor, left, helps a customer at Arcade Station post office in Los May and June “This pauses Bank of America agreed Angeles, Calif.. The post office is on a list of 3,700 offices slated for possible closure. were revised up. added 117,000 the conversation to set up a $410 million Retailers, fac- jobs last month, on the U.S. slip- fund to settle the lawsuit. Post office losses mount tories and health the Labor ping back into The money will be used to care firms were Department recession; it does pay back customers who among the many said Friday. not end the con- were charged overdraft to $3.1 billion for quarter industries that versation,” said fees as a result of the com- added workers. The figure was Tom Porcelli, pany’s policy of processing Even another the best in chief U.S. econ- debit card transactions Associated Press mail but it occurred more rap- employees and pay our sup- loss of govern- three months. omist at RBC based on the size of the WASHINGTON — The idly than expected. On the pliers.” ment jobs wasn’t Capital Markets. transaction, rather than Postal Service said Friday it positive side, Donahoe said, The post office wants per- too worrisome, after con- President Barack Obama when the purchases lost $3.1 billion in the April there has been an increase in mission to reduce mail deliv- sidering that most of them on Friday pointed to the occurred. through June period and parcels business as the post ery from six days a week to stemmed from the tempo- modest job gains to press The bank is one of about could be forced to default on office carries more items pur- five as part of a series of cost- rary shutdown in Congress to extend a Social three dozen named in a payments due to the federal chased via the Internet. cutting measures. And it Minnesota, which has since Security tax cut enacted this series of class-action law- government when the fiscal The post office has asked would like a refund of over- ended. year that put an extra suits over the practice of year ends in September. Congress to change or drop payments it says it made to The brighter outlook for $1,000 to $2,000 in most “reordering.” A policy that Losses for the year come to the requirement that it make a employee retirement hiring sparked a brief stock workers’ pockets. became widespread in the $5.7 billion. $5.5 billion annual payment accounts. market rally one day after He also called for a 2000s, reordering involves “We continue to take into a fund to cover future Art Sackler, coordinator of the Dow Jones industrial renewal of emergency deducting purchases from aggressive actions to reduce retirement disability benefits. the Coalition for a 21st average lost 500 points. But unemployment benefits, an account starting with costs and bring the size of our No other government agency Century Postal Service, after gaining 171 points which provide up to 99 the largest dollar amount infrastructure into alignment is required to make such a which represents the private after the market opened, the weeks of support. first. That means a cus- with reduced customer payment. sector mailing industry, com- Dow erased those gains and The tax cuts and extra tomer may end up paying demand,” Postmaster General If Congress doesn’t act and mented that “within the past fluctuated throughout the benefits are scheduled to additional overdraft fees. Patrick Donahoe said. But current losses continue, the year, the Postal Service’s day. Investors seemed expire at the end of this For instance, someone losses have been mounting post office will be unable to financial situation has gone focused on Europe’s year. Economists have cau- with an account balance of over the last few years as make that payment at the end from bad to worse to worst. If response to its debt crisis. tioned that the end of the $95 and who made three more private mail and bill of September because it will Congress does not enact bold The jobs report surpassed two programs could weaken purchases in one day, the payments were switched to have reached its borrowing reforms soon, the tailspin the most economists’ expecta- growth in 2012. first for $5, the next for the Internet, and the recession limit and simply won’t have Postal Service is in will pass tions. But other recent data In July, businesses added $25 and the last for $75, caused a decrease in business the cash to do so. the point of recovery, and show the U.S. economy 154,000 jobs across many would be charged two mail. In that event, Donahoe said, many of the 8 million private remains weak and isn’t gen- industries. Governments cut overdraft fees, rather than He said the agency planned “Our intent is to continue to sector workers who depend erating enough jobs to 37,000 jobs last month, the one. for a decline in first-class deliver the mail, pay our on it will lose their jobs.” lower the unemployment ninth straight drop.

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA SPRING LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CASE NO. GC 10-548 PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET CIVIL DIVISION Case #: GCS 11-453 HIGHLANDS COUNTY HABITAT FILE NO. PC 11-320 FILE NO. 11-293-PCS The Spring Lake Improvement District will conduct CASE NO. 28-2011-CA-000397 Judge: J. David Langford FOR HUMANITY, INC., a Florida corporation IN RE: ESTATE OF IN RE: ESTATE OF a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 17, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE BROWN & BROWN INVESTMENTS, LLC Platiniff ARLENE MARIE CARPER RUTH E. McCLEERY 2011, 10:00 a.m. at the District Office, 115 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs. a.k.a. ARLENE F. CARPER Deceased. Spring Lake Blvd., Sebring, Florida, 33876. The Plaintiff, -vs.- ESTATE OF MANUEL E. SANCHEZ, deceased, his NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS purpose of the hearing is to review and discuss vs. FIRST FLORIDA LENDING CORP. A unknown heirs, devisees, legatees or grantees, The administration of the estate of ARLENE The administration of the estate of RUTH E. the fiscal year 2012 budget. The Board of Super- JAMES F. GREEN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES dissolved Florida Corporation, et al and any and all other persons or parties claiming MARIE CARPER a.k.a. ARLENE F. CARPER, de- McCLEERY, deceased, whose date of death was visors will approve a final budget at their Septem- F. GREEN; IF LIVING INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN Defendant(s) by, through, under or against him; and all claim- ceased, whose date of death was July 5, 2011, May 20, 2011, File Number 11-293-PCS, is ber 14, 2011 meeting at the same location listed SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, NOTICE OF ACTION - PROPERTY ants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, and whose social security number is xxx-xx-5814, pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, above. AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN TO: Michael A. Clein whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming un- is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is EACH PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASIGNEEES, Last Known Address der any of the above named or described defen- County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. DECISION BY THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL 2075 W 76th St. dants or parties or claiming to have any right, title which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL The name and address of the personal represen- ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING IS OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- Hialeah, FL 33016 or interest in and to the lands hereafter described 33870. The names and addresses of the per- tative and the personal representative's attorney ADVISED THAT PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE DER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); Defendants sonal representative and the personal representa- are set forth below. THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEED- UNKNOWN TENANT #1; James Price AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION tive's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other per- INGS IS MADE, INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND Defendant(s). Last Known Address TO: Manuel Sanchez All creditors of the decedent and other per- sons having claims or demands against dece- EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE NOTICE OF ACTION 1400 S Waterview Dr. 1539 Penny Avenue sons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice has BASED. TO: JAMES F. GREEN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Inverness, FL 34450 Sebring, FL 33870 dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is re- been served must file their claims with this court Joseph DeCerbo JAMES F. GREEN; IF LIVING INCLUDING ANY UN- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose quired to be served must file their claims with this WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE District Manager KNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF RE- Nancy D. Price mortgages on the following property in Highlands court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- July 24; August 7, 2011 MARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE County, Florida: THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE Last Known Address NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, Lot 8, of PENNY HEIGHTS, according to the NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERV- OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 1879 E Monopoly Loop TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A ASIGNEEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUS- map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 9, ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other Inverness, FL 34453 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO WATER RATES, TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, Page 68, Public Records of Highlands County, All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece- FEES, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED Florida persons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate must file their claims with this court First Florida Lending AND METER CONVERSION POLICIES FOR DEFENDANT(S); has been filed against you and you are required to dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE James Price THE SPRING LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Whose residence are/is unknown. serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Registered Agent The Spring Lake Improvement District will hold a YOU ARE HERBY required to file your answer on E. MARK BREED III, of BREED & NUNNALLEE, FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- Last Known Address Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, or written defenses, is any, in the above proceed- P.A., Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 325 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- EVER BARRED. 3903 SE 21st Place 10:00 a.m. at the District Office, 115 Spring Lake ing with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a North Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, on RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET Cape Coral, FL 33904 Blvd., Sebring, Florida, 33876, for the purpose of copy thereof upon the plaintiff's attorney, Law Of- or before August 31, 2011, and file the original FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS or if any of the aforesaid persons is dead, then his hearing public comment and objections of certain fices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm with the clerk of this court either before service on BARRED. OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF or her unknown heirs, devisees, legatees or grant- rates, fees, construction standards, and meter Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1328, telephone Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; oth- NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET DEATH IS BARRED. ees; and any and all other persons or parties conversion policies for the District's water utility (813)915-8660, fascimile (813)915-0559, within erwise a default will be entered against you for the FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) The date of first publication of this Notice is claiming by, though, under or against them; and system. The District will consider updated policies thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, relief demanded in the complaint or petition. YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE July 31, 2011. all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corpo- and new rates and fees for meter conversion. Any the nature of this proceeding being a suit for fore- Dated this 20th day of July, 2011. OF DEATH IS BARRED. Personal Representative: rate, or whose exact legal status, if known, claim- changes will go into effect immediately. closure of mortgage against the following de- ROBERT W. GERMAINE The date of first publication of this Notice is BETH A. ROULEAU ing under any of the above named or interest in EACH PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY scribed property, to wit: (SEAL) As Clerk of the Court August 7, 2011. 6750 US HWY 27 N P-2 and to the lands hereinafter described. DECISION BY THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO PARCEL 1: LOT 17, BLOCK 1, REPLAT OF By: /s/ Toni Kopp Personal Representative: Sebring, FL 33870 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Action to ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING IS LORIDA HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Deputy Clerk /s/ Tisa C. Stone Attorney for Personal Representative: Quiet Title for the following described property, to ADVISED THAT PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE ``In accordance with the American With Disabilities Tisa C. Stone f.k.a. Tisa C. Jensen CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, ESQ. wit: THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEED- 48, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS Act, persons with disabilities needing a special 4525 Selah Road Attorney for Personal Representative Lot 17, Block D, SILVER FOX RANCH, according to INGS IS MADE, INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID LOT LYING IN AND accommodation to participate in this proceeding Sebring, Florida 33875 Florida Bar No.: 308714 the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE COMPRISING A PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF should contact the Clerk of Courts office at 590 S. Attorney for Personal Representative: Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. 41, of the Public Records of Highlands County, BASED. SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 31 Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870-3701, /s/ David F. Lanier 2141 Lakeview Drive Florida. Joseph DeCerbo EAST. Telephone 863-402-6566 not later that seven E-Mail Address: [email protected] Sebring, Floirda 33870 Parcel ID Number C 22-35-28-020-00D0-0170 District Manager PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSEC- days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired Florida Bar No. 045399 (863)385-0346 has been filed against you and you are required to July 24; August 7, 2011 TION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 8, TOWN- serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to it, (TDD) 1-800-9771, or Voice (V) DAVID F. LANIER July 31; August 7, 2011 SHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, WITH THE on the Plaintiff(s) attorney, whose name and ad- 1-800-955-8770, Via Florida Relay Service.'' P.O. Box 400 STATE OF FLORIDA, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SEABOARD dress is: David F. Lanier, Esq., P.O. Box 400, July 24, 31; August 7, 14, 2011 Avon Park, Florida 33826-0400 INVITATION TO BID STANDARDS & TRAINING COMMISSION, COASTLINE RAILROAD; RUN THENCE NORTH 60 Avon Park, Florida 33826-0400, and file the origi- Telephone: (863)453-4457 CITY OF SEBRING Petitioner IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DEGREES 39' WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY nal with the Clerk of the above styled Court on or August 7, 14, 2011 SEBRING, FLORIDA vs. FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA LINE A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF before September 7, 2011, otherwise a judgment DENNIS T. DAVIS, Case #30509 PROBATE DIVISION The City of Sebring will receive sealed bids in the City Pur- BEGINNING; CONTINUE THENCE NORTH 60 DE- may be entered against you for the relief de- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Respondent FILE NO. PC 11-319 chasing Department for: GREES 39' WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY manded in the Complaint. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF ACTION IN RE: ESTATE OF LINE A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET MORE OR LESS WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: DENNIS T. DAVIS, DOROTHY MAE SIMPSON ITB# 11-021 – PARK STREET POTABLE WATER GROUND TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 17, on August 4, 2011. PROBATE DIVISION Residence Unknown a/k/a DOROTHY J. SIMPSON STORAGE TANK RECOATING BLOCK 1, OF LORIDA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS ROBERT W. GERMAINE FILE NO. PC 11-324 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Administrative Complaint has Deceased. PR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, Clerk of said Circuit Court IN RE: ESTATE OF been filed against you seeking to revoke your CORREC- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Specifications & General Terms and Conditions may be PAGE 39 A; RUN THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES By: /s/ Annette E. Daff DOROTHY NELL HIXON aka TIONAL Certificate in accordance with Section 943.1395, The administration of the estate of Dorothy Mae obtained from our website at: mysebring.com. or by con- F.S., and any rules promulgated thereunder.You are re- 21' WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID Deputy Clerk DOROTHY NELL HIXON-CHAPMAN, tacting Kirk Zimmerman, CPPB by phone 863-471-5110, Simpson a/k/a Dorothy J. Simpson, deceased, Deceased. quired to serve a written copy of your intent to request a LOT 17, BLOCK 1 OF SAID SUBDIVISION A DIS- August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 Fax 863-471-5168, or email: kirkzimmerman@myse- hearing pursuant to Section 120.57, F.S. upon Michael TANCE OF 100 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT whose date of death was February 11th, 2011, is NOTICE TO CREDITORS bring.com , at pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands Court, Crews, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Criminal Justice Profession- OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98; RUN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT The administration of the estate of DOROTHY the City purchasing office located at 368 South Commerce alism Program, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 39' EAST ALONG OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is NELL HIXON aka DOROTHY NELL HIXON-CHAP- Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. If obtaining documents via P. O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, on or the website, it shall be the bidders responsibility to check SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DIS- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL MAN, deceased, whose date of death was July 2, before September 28, 2011. Failure to do so will result in for amendments/changes made to the document. TANCE OF 200 FEET; RUN THENCE NORTH 29 CASE NUMBER: 11-228 GCS 33870. The names and addresses of the per- 2011, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands a default being entered against you to Revoke said certifi- DEGREES 21' EAST A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET CITY OF AVON PARK, a Florida sonal representative and the personal representa- Court, Florida, Probate Division, the address of cation pursuant to Section 120.60, F.S., and Rule 11B-27, Bid envelopes must be sealed and marked with the bid F.A.C. MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Municipal Corporation, tive's attorney are set forth below. which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, All creditors of the decedent and other persons number and name as to identify the enclosed bid. Bids Dated: July 28, 2011 PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSEC- Plaintiff, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the must be delivered to the City Of Sebring Purchasing Office Ernest W. George TION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 8, TOWN- vs. having claims or demands against decedent's es- personal representative and the personal repre- Attn: Kirk Zimmerman so as to reach the said office no CHAIRMAN - CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS SHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, HIGHLANDS YVROSE ARCHANGE, tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to sentative's attorney are set forth below. later than 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2011, of the of- AND TRAINING COMMISSION COUNTY, FLORIDA, WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT Defendant. be served must file their claims with this court All creditors of the decedent and other persons ficial time clock in the purchasing office. Proposals re- NOTICE OF SALE WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE having claims or demands against decedent's es- ceived later than the date and time specified will be re- By: -s- Tijuana Comer, Division Representative OF WAY LINE OF THE SEABOARD COASTLINE jected. The City will not be responsible for the late delivery July 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2011 RAILROAD AS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a final TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- tate on whom a copy of this notice is served must TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE of any bids that are incorrectly addressed, delivered in NORTH 60 DEGREES 39' WEST ALONG SAID decree of foreclosure entered in the above-titled file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER person, by mail, of any other type of delivery service. RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET cause in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Highlands County Sheriff s Office All other creditors of the decedent and persons TO A POINT, THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 21' Florida, I will sell the property situated in High- PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF- The submitting firm will be required to comply with all ap- Request for Proposals (RFP) WEST A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT, lands County, Florida, described as: having claims or demands against decedent's es- TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS plicable laws, regulations, rules and ordinances of local, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 39' EAST ALONG The East 43 feet of the West 119 feet Lot 2, tate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 NOTICE ON THEM. state and federal authorities having jurisdiction, including, RFP 11-03 Pickup/Removal of Used THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE U.S. HIGH- UHL's Subdivision, as recorded in OR Book 1220, MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- All other creditors of the decedent and persons but not limited to: all provisions of the Federal Government Brass and Aluminum Ammunition Cas- Page 839, of the Public Records of Highlands CATION OF THIS NOTICE. having claims or demands against decedent's es- Equal Employment Opportunity clauses issued by the Sec- ings WAY 98 A DISTANCE OF 13.72 FEET TO A POINT retary of Labor on May 21, 1968 and published in the ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SECTION 8, A County, Florida. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME tate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF Federal Register (41 CFR Part 60-1, 33 F.2 7804); all pro- DISTANCE OF 211.39 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- visions of the Public Entity Crimes (Fla. Stat. The Highlands County Sheriff s Office is GINNING. cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER CATION OF THIS NOTICE. §287.133, et seq, as amended) and the provisions in seeking RFP s from vendors to provide services, for Pickup/Removal of Used If you fail to file your answer or written de- of the Highlands County Courthouse located at BARRED. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME Fla. Stat. §287.134, et seq, as amended, regarding Brass and Aluminum Ammunition Casings. fenses in the above proceeding, on plaintiff's at- 430 South Commerce Avenue, in Sebring, Florida NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF discrimination. torney, a default will be entered against you for at 11:00 A.M. on the 24th day of August, 2011. FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE The Sebring City Council reserves the right to accept or re- RFP with criteria, requirements, copy of scope of work the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. SIGNED this 27th day of July, 2011. BARRED. may be downloaded from the ROBERT W. GERMAINE OF DEATH IS BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET ject any or all bids or any parts Thereof; and the award; if DATED at HIGHLANDS County this 29th day of an award is made, will be made to the most responsible web:www.highlandssheriff.org or will be provided upon July, 2011. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT The date of first publication of this Notice is FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS written request by contacting: : Deb J. Olson, General August 7, 2011. bidder whose bid and qualifications indicate that the Clerk of the Circuit Court BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF award will be in the best interest of the City of Sebring. Services Manager, Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, 434 By: /s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk Personal Representative: DEATH IS BARRED. The council reserves the right to waive irregularities in the Fernleaf Avenue; Sebring, Florida 33870 Phone: Deputy Clerk July 31; August 7, 2011 D. Susan Sawyer a/k/a Sue S. Sawyer The date of first publication of this Notice is bid. 863-402-7266; Fax: 863-402-7344; or by E-Mail: If you are a person with a disability who needs as- 943 Dozier Avenue August 7, 2011. [email protected]. sistance in order to participate in a program or Sebring, FL 33875 Personal Representative: Kirk Kirk Zimmerman, CPPB BREED & NUNNALLEE, P.A. /s/ Jill Call Purchasing Agent All technical questions may be forwarded service of the State Courts System, you should to Joe Noto, Training Coordinator, High- Attorneys for Personal Representative: Sebring, Florida contact the Office of the Court Administrator at 5020 Cemetary, Apt. F lands County Sheriff s Office, 434 Fernleaf 325 NORTH COMMERCE AVENUE August 7, 14, 2011 (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or Subscribe Hilliard, OH 43026 Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870 (863) (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much SEBRING, FL 33870 Attorney for Personal Representative: Having something to sell 402-7350. in advance of your court appearance or visit to the Telephone: (863) 382-3154 CLIFFORD M. ABLES, III, P.A. to the By: /s/ E. Mark Breed III courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to ex- 551 SOUTH COMMERCE AVE. and not advertising is like Proposals must be submitted in a sealed plain your functional limitations and suggest an Florida Bar No. 338702 SEBRING, FL 33870 envelope and marked with the bid number auxillary aid or service that you believe will enable News-Sun E-mail Address: [email protected] Telephone: (863) 385-0112 winking in the dark. You and name to identify the enclosed bid. August 7, 14, 2011 /s/ Clifford M. Ables III Bids must be delivered to the Highlands you to effectively participate in the court program County Sheriff s Office, 434 Fernleaf Ave- FLORIDA BAR NO. 178379 know what you’re doing, or service. Call nue, Sebring, Florida 33870 so as to reach August 7, 14, 2011 August 7, 14, 2011 but no one else does. Call said office no later than 2:00 P.M. August Classified ads 25, 2011 at which time they will be 385-6155 News-Sun classifieds opened. get fast results today! 314-9876 August 7, 14, 2011

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1050 Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Heartland Workforce has submitted an application to Workforce Florida, Inc., requesting renewal of its authori- zation to operate as direct service provider (Direct Control) for delivery of certain services in the DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands county One-Stop Career Centers. The applica- tion is available for viewing on the Heartland Workforce website at HYPERLINK "http://www.hwib.org" www.hwib.org. Questions or comments on the application may be directed to [email protected] August 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 2011 PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TOWING & STORAGE 1997 HONDA CIVIC JHMEJ6570VS000022 ON AUGUST 20th, 2011, AT 9:00AM AT PRECISION AUTO BODY 734 CR 621 EAST LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 August 7, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE No.: 10-1071 GCS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trus- tee Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE8 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2006-HE8, Plaintiff, vs. Lucy Jayne Matos a/k/a Lucy Jayne Hall a/k/a Lucy J. Hall, and Larry Matos, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Sum- mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 25, 2011, and entered in Case No. 10-1071 GCS of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Deut- sche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust DUMMY 09 2006-HE8 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2006-HE8, is Plaintiff, and Lucy Jayne Ma- tos a/k/a Lucy Jayne Hall a/k/a Lucy J. Hall, and Larry Matos, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury As- sembly Room, Basement 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on the SERVICE DIRECTORY 24th day of August, 2011, the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judg- ment, to wit: Lot 7, Block 4, Lake Josephine Heights 2nd Ad- dition, according to map or plat thereof as re- corded in Plat Book 7, Page 2 of the Public Re- cords of Highlands County, Florida. DUMMY Located: 113 Rosemary Avenue, Sebring, FL 33875 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff's mortgage. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property 5X21.5 owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated at Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, this 25th day of July, 2011. Bob Germaine Clerk of said Circuit Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Clerk August 7, 14, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. GC 08-343 THUNDERBIRD MANOR, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiffs, vs WILLIAM E. LEWIS, JR. Defendants NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an amended final decree of foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Highlands County, Florida, described as: Unit No. B-203 of THUNDERBIRD HILL MANOR, a Condominium, according to The Decla- ration of Condominium recorded in O.r. Book 969, Page 225, and all exhibits and amendments thereof, Public Records of Highland County, Flor- ida, together with an undivided 1/54 interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 A.M. on the 1st day of September, A.D., 2011. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. ROBERT W. GERMAINE By: /s/ Annette E. Daff Deputy Clerk *In accordance with the Americans With Disabili- ties Act, persons with disabilities needing a spe- cial accommodation to participate in this proceed- ing should contact the Clerk of Courts office at 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870-3701, Telephone 863-402-6500 not later than seven days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired (TDD) 1-800-9771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, Via Florida Relay Service. August 7, 14, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 11-58 GCS WAUCHULA STATE BANK Plaintiff, vs. IRMA GALAN, ET AL Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to a SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND TAXA- TION OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS dated August 3, 2011, in the above styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, BASEMENT, at the High- lands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, at 11:00 A.M., on September 6, 2011, the following described property s set forth in said SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND TAXA- TION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS, to wit: A portion of Tract 1, in Block 27, Sun 'n Lakes Estate Acres, Section 34, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 24, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: the South 63.04 feet of the North 504.34 feet of the West 146.94 feet of Tract 1, also known as Lot 8, of Sun 'n Lake Trailer Sites, recorded in O.R. Book 350, Page 159A, of the Public Records of High- lands County, Florida, together with a 1970 STRR Mobile Home, Certificate of Tile #4239916 (VIN#GJMCXMF010671). Parcel Id: C-22-37-30-700-0000-0080 Commonly known as: 245 Highlands Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852 Dated this 3rd day of August, 2011. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, Clerk of Court By: /s/ Annette E. Daff As Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person with a dis- ability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, tot he provision of certain assis- tance. Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or im- mediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. August 7, 14, 2011 WANT NEW FURNITURE? Need to sell the old furniture first? Call News-Sun classifieds, 314-9876 Then shop till you drop!

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Mobile Homes 1050 Legals 1100 Announcements Classified 5150 For Rent 6300 Unfurnished Houses SEBRING 3/2 unfurnished. Secluded SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME setting. Fenced in back yard. Water & 3BR, 2.5BA, 1CG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT trash incl. $650/mo. first, last & secu- $800/mo. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CHECK ads rity, or bi-weekly option. 863-655-0881 No Smoking, no pets. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA or 863-381-0981 863-655-0311 CASE NUMBER: GCS 11-310 Subscribe DAVID R. HABA SEBRING COUNTRY living on Payne Plaintiff, YOUR get fast Rd. 3/2. Recently renovated. New tile, vs. carpet paint and some new appliances. JUAN RODRIGUEZ MEDINA to 6000 Lots of privacy w/room to roam. and all known or unknown persons claiming under or $800/mo. 386-561-7310 through them, unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grant- AD results Rentals ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, un- Please check your ad on the first SEBRING HILLS 2/2/2 screened porch. der, or against any known or unknown person who is the Updated home, low elec. bills. Appli- known to be dead or is not known to be either dead or day it runs to make sure it is cor- Furnished ances incl. No pets or smoke. $725/mo. alive rect. Sometimes instructions over Apartments + security. 863-381-3990 NOTICE OF SUIT - PROPERTY 6150 TO: JUAN RODRIGUEZ MEDINA the phone are misunderstood and News-Sun SEBRING STUDIO Apartment on pri- and all known or unknown persons claiming under or an error can occur. If this happens vate property w/pool. Clean, quiet & Commercial Rental through them, un- known spouses, heirs, devisees, grant- 2000 safe. No smoke or pets. $450/mo. utili- 6750 ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, un- to you, please call us the first day ties incl. Call 863-385-1528 or der, or against any known or un- known person who is Employment AVON PARK - Large Retail/Office known to be dead or is not known to be either dead or your ad appears and we will be Call 805-469-0396 Building, 100 E. Main St. alive YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to quiet A MUST SEE! title on the following property in Highlands County, happy to fix it as soon as we can. Unfurnished 863-295-9272 Florida:Tract 5, Block 17, SUN N LAKE ESTATES ACRES, Help Wanted SECTION 34, according to the map or plat thereof as re- If We can assist you, please call us: 2100 6200 Apartments corded in Plat Book 8, Page 24, Public Records of High- 385-6155 BUSY EYE CLINIC has openings in all lands County, Florida. positions. Full time/part time. Send re- has been filed against you and you are required to serve a SEBRING - 1 & 2 BR Apts. copy of your written defenses, if any, to William J. Nie- sume to : P.O. Box 9901 Lake Placid 314-9876 33852. Fresh paint. Includes water. 7000 lander, Esquire of William J. Nielander, P.A., 172 E. Inter- lake Boulevard, Lake Placid, Florida 33852, the Plaintiff’s $395-$550 / mo. Merchandise attorney, and file the original with the Clerk of the above styled court on or before August 31, 2011; otherwise a CAREGIVERS Call Gary Johnson, judgment may be entered against you for the relief de- News-Sun NOW HIRING For caring, manded in the complaint.WITNESS my hand and seal of 863-381-1861. compassionate caregivers. Furniture said Court on the 21st day of July, 2011. AVON PARK - Apartment with balcony Must be 21 yrs old with a 7180 ROBERT GERMAINE overlooking Lake Verona and City Park. HS Diploma/GED, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Classified 100 E. Main St. Laundry Facilities. pass a criminal & driving record By: /s/ Annette E. Daff SPECIAL: $325/mo. check. Apply at: Deputy Clerk 863-453-8598 July 24, 31; August 7, 14, 2011 ck381.ersp.biz/employment AVON PARK - LEMONTREE APTS HIGHPOINT/ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 1BR $520 mo. + $350 Sec. Deposit, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FIRST BAPTIST Preschool is hiring for a available immediately. Washer/Dryer NORTHGATE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PT Pre School Teacher & Substitute & WSG included. Call Alan JUVENILE DIVISION Teacher, Christian, and fun loving. Ap- 386-503-8953 FURNITURE CASE NO. JP11-000139-XX ply at First Baptist Pre School. 200 E AVON PARK 2/1.5. Small yard, quiet ACCESS Center Ave, or call 863-385-4704. IN THE INTEREST OF: neighborhood, washer/dryer hook up, 1X3 K.C. DOB: 11/26/1999 LAKE PLACID Tree service seeks expe- central heat & air. $500/mo + deposit. Minor child rienced tree climber w/valid drivers li- Call 863-257-1865 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR ADVERTISING cense. POSITION FILLED TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS BEAUTIFUL APTS AND GUARDIANSHIP LPN - IMMEDIATE Opening for an ex- SEBRING - 2BR, 1BA, tile floors, THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: perienced LPN for a busy Pediatric screen back porch, beautiful TORIE RENEE POWELL (DOB: 3/23/80) 2X3 Practice. Experience in phlebotomy and landscaping, building 5 yrs. new. Pets Address Unknown bi-lingual a plus. Attractive benefits and OK. $595 month. 3106 Medical Way. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Termina- an opportunity for career growth. Fax Call 863-446-1822 tion of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in the resume to (863)471-9340 or above styled Court by the Department of Children & Fami- [email protected] NORTH AVON PARK 1BR, 1BA, G/W/S, you pay electric. No pets, lies, seeking the termination of your parental rights to: MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION is seek- Deposit $300. $400 Monthly. K.C. ing part time teller candidates for the 863-873-5433 a white female child Sebring and Lake Placid branch loca- born November 26, 1999 tions. Responsibilities include serving and you are hereby commanded to personally appear be- SEBRING UNFURNISHED Apt. Move in fore the Honorable Sheryl D. Snodgrass, a members, performing transactions and Special. Lovely remodeled 1 & 2 bed- cross selling credit union products and Magistrate/hearing officer in the Juvenile Division of the room apts. We furnish water, sewer & BUNK BED UNIT Pink w/drawers, desk services. Qualified candidates will be Circuit Court in and for Highlands County, State of Florida, garbage. Pets allowed. Starting @ $400 & shelves. $200 SOLD!!!!! on the 24th day of August, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at the computer proficient and will possess per month. Call 863-451-1030 Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Ave- excellent customer service, communi- nue,Sebring, Florida, Courtroom 1A. cation and cash handling skills. Appli- Miscellaneous YOU MUST PERSONALLY APPEAR ON THE DAY AND TIME cants must be available to work any as- Furnished Houses SPECIFIED OR YOU WILL LOSE ALL RIGHTS AS A PARENT 7300 signed shifts between 7:00am and 6250 TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. YOUR FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR WILL BE DEEMED TO BE YOUR 7:00pm Monday through Friday and LAKE PLACID - Near Lake Placid Boat BRAND NEW! 3 Position Lift Chair. CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL every Saturday between 8:30am. and Ramp with lake access. Furnished 2/1, Pride Heritage Collection RIGHTS TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION.YOU 1:00pm. High school diploma/equiva- appliances, A/C. $650/mo. + $500 GL-358PW, Marine blue. Paid $799; HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT ROYAL CARE lency required, bilingual helpful. Apply security. 863-465-1354. yours for $349 cash. For pick-up YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN AT- on-line at www.midflorida.com. Drug TORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT Call 863-471-1452 Free Workplace. SEBRING - 3BR / 2BA Fully furnished THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU IF YOU on Lake June. $1450.00 monthly. WANT ONE.In accordance with the Americans with Dis- OF AVON PARK RECEPTIONIST/BOOK KEEPER ASST. Security deposit ( 1st & last ). LAPTOP HP 17.3" Screen - Like New abilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special ac- F/T, Venus, w/opportunity for advance- Call 941-232-5194 W/ Accessories Call 863-655-1063 commodation to participate in this proceeding should con- ment. Must have computer skills. E Mail tact the individual or agency sending the notice at 1968 resume to: [email protected] SEBRING - Quaint Older Home MOVING SALE! Sofa bed-Qu. $75, Silk Sebring Parkway, Sebring FL 33870, Telephone 2X3 w/beautiful hardwood floors. 2BR / Damask swivel rocker $50, 2 Mahogany (863)402-7722, not later than seven (7) days prior to the or fax: 863-465-4401 2BA, fenced backyard w/patio. 1 car shadow bxs $25 ea., Danish modern proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, ROOFERS WANTED / drug free work- garage. Washer/dryer. $625/mo. hutch $50, blue/white hutch $25, Qu. or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. place. Call 863-385-0351 ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK plus utilities. Call 863-991-0290 Mahogany bed w/ bedding $100 SUN N LAKE Subway is now hiring for DATED THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY, 2011. 863-655-2399 all positions. Must be avail. to work By: /s/ Anita E. Reiley anytime. Go to subway.com and print Deputy Clerk Unfurnished Houses out the application, and return to the 6300 Bargain Buys (Clerk's Seal) Sun N Lakes location between 10am. & July 24, 31; August 7, 14, 2011 AVON PARK - 2BR /2BA / Bonus room. 7310 11am, Monday-Friday. No calls please. Appliances work, a/c runs cold, carpet, AB LOUNGER. Free Delivery. W/D, carport. 3 blks off Hwy 27 N. & $30.00 1.5 mi from A.P. Walmart. $600 mo. 863-414-4418 Plus deposit. 865-207-8279 AIR STREAM 7 gal. air tank, w/ 8' to 12' 3000 HARDER HALL 3/2/2 screened porch, air hose, w/blower nozzle. Looks like Financial new A/C. Spacious home on Golf new. $15 863-382-4137 Course. Appl. incl. No pets or smoke. AQUARIUM 45 gallon. $100 Call $850/mo. + security. 863-381-3990 863-202-0364 Business LAKE PLACID - 2BR, 1BA, Newly BICYCLE BOYS 20" BMX $90 Call Opportunities Remodeled! W/D, large yard. 3050 863-655-0216 WANTED MODEL Train Collections. Convenient location, close to Interlake Blvd. $600/mo. BIKE- LADIES 10 Speed By Spirit. Cash for large or small collections, any $25 863-465-5523 gauge. Call 352-592-5081 RENTED!!! LAKE PLACID Dbl. wide 3/2 Country BLACK & DECKER 12' - 18V - cordless home, w/fenced back yard in the Sun G/Trimmes, w/ charger & battery + trim 'N" Lakes Estates. $550/mo. Please call line. 2/$75 Will deliver. 863-441-4418 4000 Michelle at 863-381-5661 CHAIR - Computer / Office / black/ casters. Excellent $35. 863-873-3801 Real Estate COUCH - Light Blue/ Teal/ Beige & Tan colors. $50 Call after 2PM. Homes for Sale 863-243-1859 Lake Placid CRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL Router w/ 4100 AVON Craftsman router table & 100 plus LAKE PLACID Covered Bridge 2/2 router bits. $60 SORRY SOLD! w/den 2 car garage, screened porch, new A/C. No agents. 863-633-9047 PARK EXERCISE BIKE - By Power Rider / Fully Adjustable / Like New. Cost $200, HOUSING But Asking $50 863-465-5523 Lots for Sale KITCHEN TABLE w/4 chairs. $75 obo. 4220 1X4 Call 863-201-3769 SEBRING 3619 Estate Rd. 17 South. MONITOR 19" LCD; 2 Ink jet printers. Small lot 40 x 102. $4000. Call $50 Call 863-243-9556 CROSS 305-885-1621 or 305-577-8339 MOTOR CROSS BIKE small. $90 Call 863-655-0216 Real Estate Wanted MOWER - Murray push w/ a Briggs and 4320 Stratton Engine. May need tune-up. COUNTRY $50 obo After 2pm 863-243-1859 ATTENTION: CASH for your Home, SAW - 10 inch Delta Bench / new blade Duplex, Apartment, Commercial on saw / also extra blades. $55 Property. Rapid Closing, 863-699-9905 "As Is" Condition. 863-441-2689. SPEAKERS 2 Infinity floor model AUTOMOTIVE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL speakers and subwoofer; set of 5 speakers. $100 Call 863-243-9556 TABLE - Kitchen / Dining room 41" pedestal, excellent condition. $40. 3X10.5 863-873-3801 5000 TELEVISION ARMOIR w/pocket doors and 2 storage drawers. Holds up to 32" Mobile Homes television. paid $500. Asking $100 obo. Call 863-452-6798

Mobile Homes PLACID LAKES 3/2 full baths. New 5050 For Sale House $750/mo. + $750 dep. Beautiful Lawn & Garden AVON PARK 2/2, Screen room, utility views, quiet & nice. All tile & new appl. 7400 room w/washer/dryer hook up, in 55+ 305-926-7987 LAWN MOWER Craftsman self pro- community. Lake Letta Mobile Home pelled 6hp. Blower & weed eater. $225 Park on SR 17. Asking $2500 Call Call 863-655-0216 863-385-2613 or 863-451-1087 PALM HARBOR HOMES Pets & Supplies "DIVORCE" AVON 7520 SAVE on this short sale 800-622-2832 ext. 210 PARK Mobile Homes HOUSING NOTICE For Rent 5150 Florida statute 585.195 states that SEBRING - Double Wide on 2 lots. 1X3 all dogs and cats sold in Florida Large enough for Motor Home. Semi Furnished. 2BR / 2BA. $600 monthly + must be at least eight weeks old, utilities. 1st & last deposit. For Info call have an official health certificate 863-655-6794 and proper shots and be free of in- testinal and external parasites. LOOKING FOR THAT 8000 SPECIAL HOME? Recreation Search the News-Sun SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME 9000 3BR, 2.5BA, 1CG Classifieds every $800/mo. Transportation No Smoking, no pets. Sunday, 863-655-0311 SEBRING 3/1 Efficiency, appliances in- Automotive for Sale cluded, fenced lot 100 x 80, above 9450 Wednesday ground pool 25x25 (available for sale), 1997 VW Passat GLX, sta-wgn, cold ATD security system available. Close to A/C, AM/FM/CD, leather, pwr-windows, and Friday. Florida Hospital & SFCC. $900/mo. + alloys, moon roof, like new tires. Kelly deposit. Book-$5020, asking $3595 obo.Need Call 863-458-0551 $ to help Son @ UCF. 863-381-8710 C M Y K

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SECTION Inside This Section NFC South preview . . . . .3B Hurricanes open camp . . . . .4B HOF parade injury . . . . .4B B SPORTS Fisher’s son ailing . . . . .4B News-Sun Sunday, August 7, 2011 Crouch crushes, settles for second By DAN HOEHNE and hit four-of-six pitches [email protected] for home runs. Opening ceremonies got But the representative underway Friday night at from Alabama went five- the Dixie Ozone World for-six in clearing the Series in Madison fence to take the overall Heights, VA as 16 teams title. representing 11 states Had their been a meas- were welcomed and intro- ure-off to total up the duced. overall distance of home With the preliminary runs hit, Crouch would formalities out of the way, have been victorious as he it went quickly into spirit- stole the show with his ed action with the Home titanic blasts. Run Derby as representa- Crouch rejoined his tives from each state took teammates as tournament their hacks and swung for the fences. game action began Sebring’s own Josh Saturday night with Team Crouch won his first round Florida taking on the match-up by belting five South Carolina state run- tape-measure shots before ner-up. he hit a little lull in the Fans can listen to taped second round and found broadcasts of the games at himself tied for advance- www.jockjive.com, or ment. check www.newssun.com During his hit-off to for updates on the Sebring reach the final round, All-Stars quest for a Crouch came out on top World Series repeat. News-Sun photos by DAN HOEHNE Above: The 2011 Lady Panthers. Back row, left to right: Shelby Flint, Brittany Hill, Malea Kalina, Eryn Mahoney, Erin Fiore, Khaleesha Williams and Brittany Whittington. Front row, left to right: Caitlin Tribit, Stephaniei De Hoyos, Samantha Klemp, Desirae Burris, Samantha DiGiacomo and Caitlin Carlander. Below: The search for new talent went international as SFCC welcomes De Hoyos from Ciaels, Puerto Rico. Newcomers look to lift SFCC Lady Panthers

By DAN HOEHNE 4-20 season a year ago. [email protected] The going was tough for AVON PARK – A new sea- the three returning sopho- son with new hopes and a mores, Caitlin Carlander, whole lot of newcomers. Shelby Flint and Desirae We all just bore witness to Burris. the mayhem that was the “It was an eye opener,” NFLs shortened signing sea- said Carlander. “Coming son, with teams scrambling from George Jenkins, I was- to fill out their rosters with n’t used to losing much. But the hundreds of draft picks it taught me a lot about not and free agents hanging my on the market. ‘This year’s head and to That serves keep battling as a snapshot of team really through.” the life of a jun- Former ior college ath- meshes well.’ DeSoto Lady News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE letics coach, as Bulldog Flint Though he settled for second place, Josh Crouch put South Florida SHELBY FLINT echoed the on quite a show in Friday’s Home Run Derby during Community SFCC sophomore sentiment. the opening ceremonies of the Dixie Ozone World Series in Madison Heights, VA. College volleyball coach “The adjustment to college Kim Crawford went through competition was one thing, this year as she had to the season was another learn- replace 10 of 13 roster spots ing experience,” she said. from last season’s squad. “But this year’s team just “It can be tough recruiting really meshes well. Where I Goodell, Smith sign here in the middle of the might not be as strong, there state, as opposed to the will be someone else who is new, 10-year deal schools on the coasts,” she stronger in that area. We said. “But I’m proud of the seem to fit well together.” By WILL GRAVES a new way to distribute talent I was able to bring in.” And perhaps the infusion that knew this was it, that lege volleyball. Associated Press the NFL’s massive rev- Which is, perhaps, a bene- of the eager underclassmen they weren’t going to play “And the three sophomores CANTON, Ohio — enue stream. fit of such vast changes, a can bring in a whole new anymore and maybe it started all intend to continue playing NFL Commissioner Roger “We’re all relieved whole new set of talent to energy. to drag,” Crawford said. after this year, so they’re Goodell and NFLPA head because football is back,” remake the team after stum- “I think as the season went “Now we’ve got all these DeMaurice Smith each Goodell said. “That’s what bling through a very difficult on last year, there were some new girls excited to play col- See SFCC, Page 4B grabbed a side of the mas- our fans want, and that’s sive 300-page collective what we all want and bargaining agreement we’re thrilled that we got between the players and it done.” league owners and One fan shouted “thank exchanged a relieved you” to Smith as he took Bush eager to set handshake while posing his seat, with Smith for the cameras. answering “more than And just like that, 4 1⁄2 welcome.” example in Miami Following the signing months of acrimony, anger By STEVEN WINE team,” Bush said. “I’m going both men glad-handed and posturing from both Associated Press to stand by that and do my their way to the NFL sides during the protracted DAVIE — Another swel- part and be a leader.” Network’s set inside the NFL lockout was over. tering Miami Dolphins prac- Miami last week complet- Hall of Fame Gallery. Smith and Goodell tice had ended, and the big With the busts of Hall ed a trade with New Orleans signed the new CBA on a field was deserted aside from inductees serving as a for the former Heisman makeshift stage on the tackling dummies, stray hel- backdrop, Smith and Trophy winner by negotiating steps of the Pro Football mets and Reggie Bush run- Goodell detailed the a new two-year contract with Hall of Fame Friday ning sprints. sometimes difficult jour- him worth nearly $10 mil- morning, a largely cere- The Dolphins newcomer ney to the new deal. lion. monial gesture after the was the last one off the field Neither pointed to a He gives the Dolphins the players agreed to ratify the Friday. breakthrough moment in big-play threat they’ve long 10-year agreement He sought to set a good the lengthy talks, instead lacked. Thursday night. example and make up for lost crediting leadership on The offense will look dif- Still, there was a sense time after missing the first both sides for being able ferent with him at running of relief from both Smith six practices of training camp to find common ground so back, and his new teammates and Goodell, who shook because of NFL post-lockout the 2011 season could be are learning it will sound dif- hands three times during rules. saved. ferent, too. the brief signing and even “When I chose to come Goodell said a small “I never knew Reggie, but hugged after spending MCT photo here, I said I was going to be group of player represen- he’s very vocal,” new backup nearly half a year in tense Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush catches a pass one of the hardest workers, if during practice at training camp Friday, Aug. 5. negotiations haggling over See NFL, Page 3B not the hardest, on this See BUSH, Page 3B C M Y K

Page 2B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 www.newssun.com THE SCOREBOARD SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Major League Baseball Red Devil golf tryouts and leave a message for Pat Caton. AMERICAN LEAGUE IVE AVON PARK — Avon Park High East Division L Firemen Memorial Golf W L Pct GB School boys and girls golf team tryouts New York 69 42 .622 — PORTS will begin Monday, August 8. SEBRING — The 12th annual Sebring Boston 68 43 .613 1 S Tampa Bay 59 52 .532 10 Boys interested in trying out, please Firemen Inc. Memorial Golf Tournament 1 presented by AXA Advisors LLC and Toronto 57 55 .509 12 ⁄2 ON TV call Coach Shane Ward at (863) 633- Baltimore 43 66 .394 25 8597. Home Depot is scheduled for Saturday, Central Division Girls interested in trying out, call Aug. 20 at Sun ’n Lake. W L Pct GB UTO ACING Detroit 60 52 .536 — A R Coach Suzie Gentry at (863) 446-7368. The tourney will once again feature a Cleveland 55 55 .500 4 SUNDAY four-man scramble with $75 entry fees. 1 Chicago 53 58 .477 6 ⁄2 1 p.m. NASCAR – Pennsylvania 500 ...... ESPN Minnesota 51 61 .455 9 Kayak Tours That includes range balls, golf, food Kansas City 48 64 .429 12 7 p.m. NHRA – Northwest Nationals ...... ESPN2 and drink on the course and the pre-tour- SEBRING – Sebring Kayak Tours has West Division 10 p.m. ALMS – Mid-Ohio Challenge...... ESPN2 ney mixer on Friday night with great W L Pct GB three upcoming trips this month for some appetizers. Texas 63 50 .558 — fun times on area waters. Los Angeles 62 51 .549 1 There will also once again be a silent 1 Saturday Aug. 13 – Sunrise Tour and Oakland 49 63 .438 13 ⁄2 GOLF auction featuring autographed sports Seattle 48 63 .432 14 Breakfast – Lake Jackson, Sebring SUNDAY memorabilia from people like Tim Tebow, ___ We will meet and launch at 6:30 a.m. Thursday’s Games Noon PGA – WGC Bridgestone Invitational . . . GOLF Jimbo Fisher, Will Muschamp, Nick from the boat ramp at Veteran’s Beach off Tampa Bay 7, Toronto 6, 12 innings 2 p.m. PGA – WGC Bridgestone Invitational . . . . CBS Saban and many others. Texas 5, Detroit 2 of Lakeview Dr. 2 p.m. PGA – Cox Classic...... GOLF Hole sponsorships are available for Cleveland 7, Boston 3 We will paddle across to the City Pier Kansas City 9, Baltimore 4 4 p.m. PGA – 3M Championship ...... GOLF $100 and team sponsorships, which and back. N.Y. Yankees 7, Chicago White Sox 2 7 p.m. PGA – Reno-Tahoe Open ...... GOLF include a team entry and hole signs, are L.A. Angels 7, Minnesota 1 Upon arrival we will have breakfast at $500. Friday’s Games IHOP (price includes breakfast). Toronto 5, Baltimore 4 All proceeds will help benefit Sebring Saturday Aug. 20 – Morning Tour – N.Y. Yankees 3, Boston 2 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES athletics. Tampa Bay 8, Oakland 4 Arbuckle Creek, Sebring The tourney will begin with an 8:30 Texas 8, Cleveland 7, 11 innings TUESDAY Launching at 9 a.m. from Lake Chicago White Sox 5, Minnesota 3 3 p.m. Southwest Regional Semifinal ...... ESPN2 a.m. shotgun start on both Deer Run and Detroit 4, Kansas City 3, 10 innings Istokpoga boat ramp, we will make our 6 p.m. Southwest Regional Semifinal ...... ESPN2 Turtle Run. L.A. Angels 1, Seattle 0, 10 innings way up Arbuckle Creek to a favorite spot For more information, call Tommy Saturday’s Games where we can get out, stretch and have a N.Y. Yankees at Boston, late Lovett at 385-5100 or 382-2255. snack before starting our descend back. Toronto at Baltimore, late MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, late An approximately 3-hour tour designed Warrior Golf Classic Detroit at Kansas City, late SUNDAY for all ages and skill levels. Oakland at Tampa Bay, late 1 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets ...... TBS Cleveland at Texas, late Saturday Aug. 27 – Peace River – LAKE WALES — Webber Football Seattle at L.A. Angels, late 1:30 p.m. Oakland at Tampa Bay ...... SUN Arcadia Warrior Golf Classic, a fundraising event Sunday’s Games 2 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota ...... WGN We will meet at the canoe launch at in support of the Warrior Football pro- Toronto (R.Romero 9-9) at Baltimore (Simon 3-4), 1:35 p.m. 8 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston...... ESPN Brownville Park in Desoto County at 10 gram will be held Saturday, August 27, at Oakland (Cahill 9-10) at Tampa Bay MONDAY a.m. the Lake Wales Country Club. Shot gun (Price 9-10), 1:40 p.m. 7 p.m. Boston at Minnesota...... ESPN We will be paddling downstream to start 9 a.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 4-9) at Fees: $60 per player/$240 team of four; Minnesota (Duensing 8-9), 2:10 p.m. 7 p.m. Kansas City at Tampa Bay ...... SUN Arcadia with a stop for lunch about Detroit (Scherzer 11-6) at Kansas City halfway. $5 Mulligans; 50/50 $1 ticket or 15 tick- TUESDAY (Chen 5-5), 2:10 p.m. We will also stop for homemade ice ets for $10 (includes green fees and lunch Seattle (F.Hernandez 10-9) at L.A. 7 p.m. Kansas City at Tampa Bay ...... SUN Angels (E.Santana 7-8), 3:35 p.m. cream before returning. buffet). Cleveland (Tomlin 11-5) at Texas $39 per person (single or tandem Prizes: First, second and third place (C.Lewis 10-8), 8:05 p.m. kayaks available), $19 per person for winner; team prizes; Closest to the N.Y. Yankees (F.Garcia 10-7) at Boston TENNIS those bringing their own kayaks pin/Longest Drive. (Beckett 9-4), 8:05 p.m. SUNDAY To reserve your spot, call 202-0815 or Sponsorship opportunities: Hole spon- NATIONAL LEAGUE 3 p.m. ATP – Legg Mason Classic ...... ESPN2 East Division email [email protected]. sor $100, includes sign with name and 5 p.m. WTA – Mercury Insurance Open . . . . . ESPN2 W L Pct GB Hope to see you on the water! logo. Philadelphia 73 39 .652 — 1 Season tickets available including team Atlanta 65 48 .575 8 ⁄2 1 New York 55 56 .495 17 ⁄2 Panther Hitting Camps schedule and memorabilia. Florida 55 57 .491 18 WNBA Lunch will be served during Webber Washington 54 58 .482 19 TUESDAY The SFCC Baseball program will be Football’s scrimmage immediately fol- Central Division 8 p.m. Seattle at New York ...... ESPN2 hosting hitting camps this fall for aspiring W L Pct GB lowing golf tournament at WIU campus. Milwaukee 63 50 .558 — Times, games, channels all subject to change players aged 6-14. Make checks payable to: Webber St. Louis 60 53 .531 3 The camps will be held Saturday’s Football, 1201 N. Scenic Highway, Pittsburgh 54 57 .486 8 Portland at San Jose, late OF Shelley Duncan from Columbus (IL). 1 Sept. 10 and 24 as well as Oct. 15 and 29. Babson Park, FL 33827; e-mail: Cincinnati 54 58 .482 8 ⁄2 Sunday’s Games KANSAS CITY ROYALS–Optioned INF Chicago 48 65 .425 15 Chicago at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Yamaico Navarro to Omaha (PCL). Each day, the camps will run from 8:30 [email protected]; or call (863) 734- 1 Houston 37 75 .330 25 ⁄2 Saturday, Aug. 13 Purchased the contract of 2B Johnny -11 a.m. on Panther Field at the SFCC 1529 for more information. West Division Chivas USA at Seattle FC, 4 p.m. Giavotella from Omaha. Avon Park campus. W L Pct GB Real Salt Lake at Toronto FC, 7 p.m. National League San Francisco 62 51 .549 — New England at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. FLORIDA MARLINS–Placed 2B Omar Under the guidance of Panther head Harder Hall Scramble 1 Arizona 61 51 .545 ⁄2 Vancouver at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. Infante on the 15-day DL. Called up INF coach Rick Hitt, along with assistant Colorado 52 61 .460 10 Chicago at New York, 7:30 p.m. Joe Thurston from New Orleans (PCL). coach Andy Polk and members of the SEBRING – Harder Hall will celebrate Los Angeles 51 60 .459 10 FC Dallas at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Transferred OF Scott Cousins to the 60- its’ grand re-opening, replete with new San Diego 49 64 .434 13 day DL. 2011 SFCC squad, campers will learn all Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. greens, bunkers and tee complexes, with a ___ Sunday, Aug. 14 NEW YORK METS–Recalled OF Nick aspects of hitting, with drills, instruction Thursday’s Games Portland at Houston, 9 p.m. Evans from Buffalo (IL). Optioned C and hitting analysis. Scramble Golf Tournament Saturday, Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh 6 Mike Nickeas to Buffalo. Aug. 13, with registration at 7 a.m. and a St. Louis 7, Florida 4 WNBA SAN DIEGO PADRES–Activated LHP Registration begins at 8 a.m. each day Colorado 6, Washington 3 Joe Thatcher from the 60-day DL. and players should bring glove, cap, bat shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Philadelphia 3, San Francisco 0 EASTERN CONFERENCE Optioned OF Blake Tekotte to San and any desired baseball attire. The tournament is a four-person scram- Friday’s Games W L Pct GB Antonio (Texas). ble format and will be flighted. Chicago Cubs 4, Cincinnati 3 American Association Camp cost is $25 per camper. Indiana 15 6 .714 — There will be a steak dinner with two- San Diego 15, Pittsburgh 5 Connecticut 12 7 .632 2 AMARILLO SOX–Sold the contract of To register, print Application and Atlanta 4, N.Y. Mets 1 1 RHP Cody Evans to Los Angeles (AL). for-one drafts and pitchers and awards New York 12 8 .600 2 ⁄2 Consent and Release forms from St. Louis 3, Florida 2 Chicago 9 12 .429 6 EL PASO DIABLOS–Released RHP Josh following the completion of play. Milwaukee 8, Houston 1 Grady. Traded OF Chad Gabriel and RHP www.southflorida.edu/baseball/camp and Atlanta 8 11 .421 6 There will be raffle prizes, a 50/50 Washington 5, Colorado 3 Washington 3 14 .176 10 Alex Kaminsky to Shreveport-Bossier mail to address on application form. L.A. Dodgers 7, Arizona 4 for INF Uriak Marquez, RHP Jake drawing and more. WESTERN CONFERENCE Register by phone, all area codes 863, Philadelphia 9, San Francisco 2 McCarter and a player to be named. Cost is $60 per person and there will be Saturday’s Games W L Pct GB SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER at 784-7036 for Sebring and Avon Park Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, late Minnesota 15 4 .789 — a 100-percent payout, less the cost of golf 1 CAPTAINS–Signed RHP Robert Bono. residents, 465-5300 for Lake Placid, 494- Philadelphia at San Francisco, late Seattle 12 8 .600 3 ⁄2 WICHITA WINGNUTS–Sold the contract and dinner. Phoenix 11 8 .579 4 7500 for DeSoto County or 773-2252 for Milwaukee at Houston, late of OF Brent Clevlen to Philadelphia Register by Friday, Aug. 5, checks must San Diego at Pittsburgh, late San Antonio 11 8 .579 4 (NL). Hardee County. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, late Los Angeles 7 12 .368 8 Can-Am League Walk-up registrations are accepted. accompany entry forms. St. Louis at Florida, late Tulsa 1 18 .053 14 BROCKTON ROX–Signed RHP John Make checks payable and mail or drop ___ For further information, call any of the L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, late Kelly and LHP Brad Hertzler. Placed off at Harder Hall C.C., 3201 Golfview Washington at Colorado, late Thursday’s Games RHP Steven Richard and RHP Zach above numbers or email coach Hitt at Sunday’s Games New York 59, Chicago 49 Woods on irrevocable waivers. [email protected]. Rd., Sebring, FL, 33875. Atlanta (Jurrjens 12-4) at N.Y. Mets Minnesota 62, San Antonio 60 For more information, call Pete Friday’s Games (Gee 10-3), 1:10 p.m. NEWARK BEARS–Released RHP Eric DePriest , Director of Golf and Golf Pro, St. Louis (J.Garcia 10-5) at Florida Indiana 85, Tulsa 65 Eden and RHP Evan Jachno. Lake Placid Youth Bowling (Vazquez 7-9), 1:10 p.m. Seattle 81, Connecticut 79 FOOTBALL at (863) 382-0500. San Diego (Latos 5-11) at Pittsburgh Saturday’s Games LAKE PLACID – The Royal Palms New York at Washington, late National Football League (Correia 12-9), 1:35 p.m. BALTIMORE RAVENS–Released FB Youth Bowling League, for ages 7 and up, Habitat “Golf FORE Homes” Milwaukee (Greinke 9-4) at Houston Tulsa at San Antonio, late Sunday’s Games Jason McKie. begins its’ new season Saturday, Sept. 3. (Norris 5-7), 2:05 p.m. CAROLINA PANTHERS–Agreed to terms SEBRING — Mountain Top Cincinnati (Arroyo 7-9) at Chicago Cubs Seattle at Atlanta, 3 p.m. The sign-up fee is $25, which includes Connecticut at Phoenix, 6 p.m. with WR Legedu Naanee. Productions presents for 2011 “Golf (R.Wells 3-4), 2:20 p.m. CINCINNATI BENGALS–Signed TE Bo a shirt, and new bowlers are welcome. Washington (Lannan 8-7) at Colorado Indiana at Chicago, 7 p.m. FORE Homes” tournament on Saturday, Minnesota at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. Scaife. Waived OL Ryan McKnight. Bowling is every Saturday morning at 9 (A.Cook 2-6), 3:10 p.m. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS–Signed TE Sept. 17 on the new greens at Country Philadelphia (Oswalt 4-6) at San Marcedes Lewis to a five-year contract. a.m. through December 10. Canadian Football League Club of Sebring. Francisco (Lincecum 9-9), 4:05 p.m. MIAMI DOLPHINS–Signed QB Kevin Weekly cost is $11 and includes three L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 13-4) at Arizona “Golf FORE Homes” benefits EAST DIVISION O’Connell. games of bowling, shoes and prize fund. (I.Kennedy 13-3), 4:10 p.m. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS–Agreed to W L T Pts PF PA Highlands County Habitat for Humanity terms with C Olin Kreutz on a one-year All Youth Bowlers are also eligible for Major League Soccer Winnipeg 5 1 0 10 152 113 and the Mason’s Ridge project. contract. reduced rate open bowling, though some Montreal 4 2 0 8 195 157 NEW YORK GIANTS–Signed CB Prince restrictions may apply, and free bowling Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and shotgun EASTERN CONFERENCE Hamilton 3 2 0 6 132 112 Amukamara to a four-year contract and start at 8:30 a.m. W L T Pts GF GA Toronto 1 5 0 2 128 178 with instruction on Friday’s from 4-6 p.m. CB Darnell Burks. Waived-injured CB Four person teams will be flighted by Columbus 9 7 7 34 24 22 WEST DIVISION Bruce Johnson. – must be accompanied by an adult. Philadelphia 8 5 8 32 26 19 handicap. W L T Pts PF PA NEW YORK JETS–OL Damien Woody For more information, call Frank New York 6 5 12 30 37 30 Edmonton 5 1 0 10 169 127 announced his retirement. Re-signed S Entry fee includes complimentary prac- Sporting KC 7 6 9 30 31 28 Peterson at 382-9541, or Donna Stanley Calgary 3 2 0 6 117 117 Brodney Pool. Signed G Trevor Canfield tice round, continental breakfast, goodie Houston 6 7 9 27 27 27 B.C. 1 5 0 2 150 172 and T Pete Clifford. Waived CB Jeremy at 441-4897. D.C. 6 6 8 26 26 30 Saskatchewan 1 5 0 2 112 184 McGee, G Tom Ottaiano and T Jeff bags, prizes, snacks on the course and New England 4 9 9 21 20 30 Thursday’s Game Wills. Sebring Summer Swim lunch and awards following play. Chicago 2 6 13 19 21 26 Montreal 36, Toronto 23 OAKLAND RAIDERS–Signed TE Kevin Complimentary reception for all play- Toronto FC 3 11 10 19 21 43 Boss to a four-year contract. Friday’s Games SEBRING – The summer season for WESTERN CONFERENCE Winnipeg 28, Edmonton 16 PITTSBURGH STEELERS–Signed LB ers the evening before on Friday, Sept. 16 W L T Pts GF GA B.C. 24, Saskatchewan 11 LaMarr Woodley to a six-year contract. swimming is upon us as the Sebring High at Country Club of Sebring. Los Angeles 12 3 9 45 32 19 Saturday’s Game SAN DIEGO CHARGERS–Agreed to School pool is open to the public. A $2,000 hole-in-one is being spon- Hamilton at Calgary, late terms with WR Malcom Floyd. FC Dallas 12 5 6 42 30 21 Pool hours for open swim will be 6- sored by Cohan Radio Group and chance Seattle 10 5 8 38 33 26 Thursday, Aug. 11 TENNESSEE TITANS–LB David Colorado 9 6 10 37 35 31 Edmonton at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Thornton announced his retirement. 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1- to win a vehicle sponsored by Alan Jay Real Salt Lake 9 5 6 33 27 16 Friday, Aug. 12 WASHINGTON REDSKINS–Signed OL 3 p.m. Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Automotive Network. Calgary at Saskatchewan, 9 p.m. Sean Locklear. Chivas USA 6 8 8 26 27 24 Cost is $2 per swimmer with big sav- Entry fee is $220 per team or $55 per Portland 7 10 4 25 27 34 Saturday, Aug. 13 COLLEGE San Jose 5 8 9 24 24 29 Toronto at Hamilton, 7 p.m. COASTAL CAROLINA–Named Stephen ings for frequent swimmers. player. Vancouver 2 11 9 15 21 34 Winnipeg at B.C., 10 p.m. Yates women’s assistant volleyball A family pass can be bought for $50 for Please contact Sarah Pallone at 402- NOTE: Three points for victory, one coach. the first swimmer and $15 for each addi- 2913 for additional information or e-mail point for tie. Transactions COKER–Announced the resignation of ___ men’s and women’s tennis coach Tim tional family member. team information to spallone@habi- Friday’s Games BASEBALL Pleasant. For questions call 471-5500 ext. 228 tathighlands.org. Colorado 2, Columbus 0 American League SAM HOUSTON STATE–Named Sean BALTIMORE ORIOLES–Activated INF Saturday’s Games Allen and Philip Miller assistant base- Cesar Izturis from the 60-day DL. Chivas USA at New England, late ball coaches. Placed LHP Zach Britton on the 15-day NEWS-SUN Toronto FC at D.C. United, late SHENANDOAH–Named Stephanie Bair DL. Houston at Philadelphia, late and Meredith Bloomfield women’s CHICAGO WHITE SOX–Designated RHP Seattle FC at Sporting Kansas City, late assistant field hockey coaches. The news is just a click away! Brian Bruney for assignment. New York at Real Salt Lake, late SHEPHERD–Named Joel Gordon quar- CLEVELAND INDIANS–Placed INF Jack terbacks coach. Announced retirement FC Dallas at Los Angeles, late Hannahan on the paternity list. Recalled of defensive coordinator Bob Haley. www.newssun.com

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Bush brings Miami big-play threat NFL makes it official Continued from 1B football field.” That’s what the Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore He won’t be able to hide, hope. Continued from 1B said. “He shows great lead- though, because defenses They finished next to last tatives and owners did the leg ership. He’s a big-time talk- are certain to focus on Bush. in the AFC in points last work of putting aside the er and motivator, and that’s He’ll share time at run- year, when they went 7-9. considerable differences good to see.” ning back with second- Bush figures he can make between the two groups and Bush and Moore were round draft choice Daniel life easier for much- focusing on the future. among the veterans held out Thomas, and even in non- maligned quarterback Chad “There was a tremendous of practice until Thursday tackling drills, it was evi- Henne while distracting amount of respect and an because they had signed defenders from receivers attempt to find solutions,” new contracts. ‘He creates Brandon Marshall, Brian Goodell said. “Once we Also joining workouts Hartline and Davone Bess. understood each other and we belatedly were linebackers tons of “One of the reasons I understood that that was what Jason Taylor and Kevin came here was because of we were there for, we got it Burnett. mismatches. the opportunity to bring ver- done.” “It’s good to get the He’s going to be satility to this offense out of Both Goodell and Smith whole squad out there,” the backfield,” Bush said. were vague on the possibility Taylor said, “and have a huge for this “The Dolphins may be one of HGH-testing. chance to run around and or two pieces away from Smith called it “something see Reggie do his thing and team.’ being a constant contender, to be strived for,” with get to see some of the guys and that’s why I came here. Goodell adding “"we’re and play with them a little MATT MOORE I felt like I could be that MCT photo going to get it done but we Steelers player rep Ryan Clark, seen attempting to tackle bit.” Dolphin QB piece. We have the guys to want to get it done right.” Packer James Starks in Super Bowl XLV, said there were Bush is the most celebrat- be a top offense and be a dent the Dolphins will be Testing could begin by the some teammates who were not in favor of the recently set- ed veteran newcomer by contender.” creative in getting the ball to start of the regular season, tled collective bargaining agreement. virtue of his success at Two practices into his Bush to take advantage of though the specifics are still Southern California and Dolphins career, Bush may Charlie Batch acknowledged handful of prime parking his speed and elusiveness. being worked on, as are sev- occasional bursts of bril- already be their most there were some players on spots for $10. “He’s gold,” Moore said. eral other details. liance with New Orleans. acclaimed player. the 90-man roster who were Dearing estimates he “He creates tons of mis- It didn’t stop Smith from He helped the Saints win When he finally stopped not in favor of the deal. deposits between $300-$350 matches, and even when celebrating a “joyous” day. the Super Bowl in 2010, but running Friday and started Not that it mattered to into his daughter’s college defenses are spying on him, The process has turned him he was plagued by injuries, toward the locker room, Scott Hill and Mike Bond, account when the weekend is a guy like Reggie is so tal- into a celebrity of sorts, and never made the Pro Bowl patient fans hollered at him longtime Denver Bronco fans over. ented, you get the ball in his he spent several minutes pos- and became dispensable. from behind a fence, and he who made their way to This weekend, instead of hands and he can turn a bad ing for pictures with fans Further tainting Bush’s peeled off to head their way. Canton to watch former working during the game, the play into a huge play. He’s before being whisked away image was an NCAA inves- They wanted autographs; Denver tight end Shannon family will hold a reunion of going to be huge for this in a van. tigation that determined he soon enough they’ll be Sharpe’s enshrinement on sorts instead. team.” Though the players were and his family accepted clamoring for touchdowns. Saturday. “What upsets me is not that eager to get back to work, not improper benefits from Neither Hill nor Bond felt the game was canceled, it’s every team walked in lock- would-be sports agents the season was in danger, fig- that they didn’t do something SEBRING PAIN MANAGMENT; 3.639"; 4"; Black; step to ratify the CBA. while he played for USC. uring once both sides real- else,” Dearing said. “You 8/7,21; 0 0 0 1 0 8 2 3 The Pittsburgh Steelers The Heisman Trust no ized what was at stake they’d could still put together a con- voted no, citing the rushed longer recognizes Bush as come to their senses. cert with some well-known nature of the deal — the the winner of its award, and “It cost the Hall of Fame artists and have a good time.” Steelers didn’t receive a copy the Bowl Championship game, it cost nothing more,” Instead the Hall will offer until 3 p.m. — and the agree- Series vacated the Trojans’ Hill said. “There was a lot of a tailgate party with several ment’s inability to address 2004 national title. stuff in the press to try and Hall of Famers mingling in SEBRING PAIN MANAGMENT; Goodell’s role as judge and While he embraces the get us worried, but until it got the crowd. jury for on-the-field disci- fresh start in Miami, Bush to the point where it was It’s not bad, but it’s not a pline. said he doesn’t need to 3.639"; 4"; Black; 8/7,21; actually going to matter, game. “We felt it was shoved change perceptions about there was no reason to get Then again, it could be down our throats,” Pittsburgh him. 0 0 0 1 0 8 2 3 worried. ... This, this was all worse. defensive tackle Willie Colon But he then nodded made up.” There could be no football said Thursday. toward the practice field Maybe, but the league did- at all. Smith declined to discuss and added: “This is my n’t do quite enough to Instead, the nation’s most Pittsburgh’s vote. sanctuary. This is where I appease Tony Dearing. popular sport will have labor NFLPA spokesman George get a chance to escape from The Hall of Fame game’s peace for a decade. Atallah said simply “we’re all the things outside of the cancellation means Dearing Goodell isn’t sure he’ll happy to be back playing won’t be able to throw a little have the job the next time a football.” cash into 8-year-old daughter new CBA Asked if the NFLPA Peyton’s college fund. “I think the most important viewed the defending AFC Dearing spends every Hall thing is always listen to one champion’s decision to vote of Fame weekend at his another and find solutions,” against the deal as a protest, father-in-law’s house on Goodell said. “One of the 0 0 0 1 0 6 6 5 Atallah said, “ask (Steelers COCHRAN BROTHERS ROOFING; 5.542"; 3"; Black; 8/7,14,21,28; Blake Ave., which sits across things I think we understand player representative) Ryan the street from Fawcett is that we’re better off work- Clark.” Stadium, the site of the Hall ing together, we can create a Clark said he wouldn’t dis- of Fame game each year. better environment for every- cuss the outcome of the vote, The family sells water and body, most specifically the though both he and lemonade to fans and offers a game and our fans.” Pittsburgh quarterback COCHRAN BROTHERS ROOFING; 5.542"; GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT 3"; Black; 8/7,14,21,28; 0 0 0 1 0 6 6 5 FROM THE SOURCE…

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Fisher: 6-year-old fighting SFCC setting up rare blood disease Associated Press Fisher says that “we’re for the season TALLAHASSEE — here to find a cure.” Jimbo and Candi Fisher say Continued from 1B practice she says how slow Ethan and his 10-year- their youngest son suffers working hard toward that.” the way we play is,” from the rare life-threaten- old brother, Trey, joined his Among those incoming Crawford said. “It should be ing blood disorder Fanconi parents briefly prior to the freshmen, Crawford didn’t interesting to see the kind of anemia. announcement along with have to look too far to bring pace she’s used to playing at The Fishers announced Dr. Margaret MacMillan. in Sebring’s Brittany and what we can do with 6-year-old Ethan Fisher’s She is a pediatric blood and “Beamer” Whittington and that.” illness Friday and that marrow specialist from the Samantha DiGiacomo as an Aside from the collective they’ve created a founda- University of Minnesota in outside hitter and defensive eagerness to play among the tion to help find a cure. Minneapolis. specialist, respectively. 2011 Lady Panthers, Fisher says he plans to Fisher says his career in The search stretched just a Crawford is pleased to see donate all fees from public coaching has taught him to bit further with Eryn another side of her players. speaking appearances to the never accept defeat and that Mahoney, a 5-foot-10 hitter “We’ve got very good ath- fund for research. “we will go at it every day.” and middle from Hardee and letes who are well ahead of another 5-10 middle from things,” she said. “I’m a Lakeland, Khaleesha teacher first and usually this Williams. early on, there’s still a lot of A familial recruit came teaching of where to be, Football Hall of Fame from Valrico’s Bloomingdale where to move. But we’re High School, as two-year way past that stage, these starter and recent graduate girls already know that and parade halted by injury Sydney Klemp’s younger sis- I’ve caught myself getting Associated Press purse near the start of the ter Samantha is in the mix as mad about something and CANTON, Ohio — A Timken Grand Parade. a 5-7 defensive specialist Richard (assistant coach woman has been injured The newspaper says the who recorded 329 digs last Bozeman) reminds me, this is after getting hit by a float parade temporarily stopped season. stuff we’d normally be doing during a parade celebrating and Billman was taken by A search of Brandon next week, and it’s just the the Pro Football Hall of fire department medics to a brought 5-11 middle Erin third day. Fame Enshrinement in local hospital. Fiore into the fold and anoth- “We’re getting to the point Ohio. The Hall of Fame says er defensive specialist was now of instead of just think- The Repository newspa- 200,000 spectators were found in the form of Caitlin ing of what they need to do, per reports that Candace expected for the parade fea- Tribit from Oviedo. to think outside the box, Billman, president of the turing the 2011 enshrinees. And a trip to Brooksville’s think about the other side of Professional Football Being enshrined Saturday Hernando High School the net,” Crawford continued. Ultimate Fan Association, night were Richard Dent, brought more size in twin “I mean, how often do you was hit from behind Marshall Faulk, Chris towers Malea Kalina (176 see just pass, set, kill? Games Saturday morning by a Hanburger, Les Richter, Ed kills, 62 service aces) and don’t play out that basically, News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE “12th Man” float as she Sabol, Deion Sanders and Brittany Hill (213 kills). so we’re working on looking Heavy hitting Shelby Flint will be counted on for her play as walked and reached into her Shannon Sharpe. The final piece to the puz- for openings. Maybe the pass well as experience, being one of only three returning play- ers from last year’s Lady Panther squad. zle was brought in from out is coming to the setter and of state, and out of country, she sees an open space and as Stephaniei De Hoyos instead of setting, sends it SFCC gets its’ season Aug. 26 at Kissimmee. comes in from Ciales, Puerto over for a point. We still underway Friday, Aug. 19 The Lady Panthers then Today in Baseball History Rico, and could bring an work on the basics every day, with a scrimmage at debut at home Saturday, Aug. Aug. 7 added boost in energy level but being able to add these Southeastern University in 27 with the SFCC Tri-Match 1907 — Walter Johnson won the first of his 417 victo- and style of play. other elements this early is a Lakeland before facing beginning at Noon against ries leading the Washington Senators to a 7-2 victory over “A lot of times during real good sign.” Florida Christian Friday, Webber. the Cleveland Indians. 1923 — Cleveland’s Frank Bower went 6-for-6 with a double and five singles as the Indians routed the Washington Senators 22-2. 1956 — The largest crowd in minor-league history, Golden set for 1st camp as Miami’s coach 57,000, saw 50-year-old Satchel Paige of Miami beat Columbus in an International League game played in the By TIM REYNOLDS walked to the pool — which about two weeks before the surgery next week and his Orange Bowl. Associated Press we won’t see during camp Sept. 5 opener at Maryland. availability for the 2011 sea- 1968 — Joe Keough of the Oakland A’s hit a pinch CORAL GABLES — anyway — and walked But it’s not just the depth son is unknown, and defen- home run in his first major league at-bat in the eighth Miami running backs Mike around a little bit. It’s good to chart that’ll be worked on sive lineman Marcus Forston inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the James and Lamar Miller were see exactly where we’re during camp. needs another week or two to New York Yankees. The A’s won the nightcap 4-3 in 10 headed out to get some food going to be. It’s going to help Golden’s team held scav- continue recovering from innings after dropping the first game 3-0. not along ago, deciding along the team in a great way. It’s enger hunts, played games, offseason knee surgery. 1985 — Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth ended the way to make a quick going to bring us closer had pool parties and barbe- The Hurricanes are also the strike by the Major League Baseball Players detour and check out the together, closer than we’ve cues together all summer, all waiting for NCAA clearing- Association with the announcement of a tentative agree- scene at a nearby hotel. ever been because we’ll see with the coaching staff’s house issues to be resolved ment. The season resumed Aug. 8. It’ll be their home for the each other all the time. We’ll blessing, and more often than with three newcomers. 1999 — Wade Boggs became the first player to homer next couple weeks. have to deal with each on a not with much of the roster And make no mistake: The for his 3,000th hit, with a two-run shot in Tampa Bay’s 15- Keeping with the offseason one-on-one, family basis.” — not just offensive guys or Hurricanes aren’t expecting 10 loss to Cleveland. Boggs already had a pair of RBI sin- theme of building team unity Camp formally opened defensive guys — taking part Camp Golden to be easy. gles when he homered off Chris Haney in the sixth inning. — something that apparently with the first practice alongside one another. Days will be long for the 2004 — Greg Maddux became the 22nd pitcher in major lacked at times in recent sea- Saturday morning at Miami, Players say that brought next couple weeks, with the league history to reach 300 victories, leading the Chicago sons — the Hurricanes will where the them together. team expected to be on cam- Cubs to an 8-4 victory over San Francisco. spend part of their training Hurricanes ‘I just have to Golden pus most mornings by 7 a.m., 2007 — San Francisco’s Barry Bonds hit home run No. camp together around the were 7-6 a year thinks this on the field for practice typi- 756 to break Hank Aaron’s storied record with one out in clock at a hotel not far from ago and lost in worry about camp will con- cally an hour later, with the fifth inning, hitting a full-count, 84 mph fastball from campus. the Sun Bowl tinue that countless meetings after- Washington’s Mike Bacsik. Noticeably absent were com- They’ll be riding buses to to Notre Dame. football, my process. ward. missioner Bud Selig and Aaron. The Nationals won the practice together, dining and Miami is playbook and “You have no And if it’s a two-a-day game, 8-6. in meetings together, all with picked to finish idea how good spot on the schedule, another 2009 — Albert Pujols drove in three runs to surpass the the hope that tighter bonds second in the how to get this camp is mid-afternoon practice will 100 RBI mark for the ninth straight season to start his can keep getting forged for Atlantic Coast going to make take place, almost certainly career. The only major league hitter with a longer streak the looming season, Miami’s Conference’s better.’ me feel,” happening in the worst of was Hall of Famer Al Simmons, who had 11 consecutive first under new coach Al Coastal Morris said. “I Miami’s steamy daily sum- seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics from 1924-34. Golden. Division in STEPHEN MORRIS don’t have to mer heat. 2010 — The Toronto Blue Jays became the first team to “For us, it was just a func- most preseason Hurricane QB worry about By nightfall, odds are, hit eight homers in a game in three years, getting two tion of some logistics and polls, and the Hurricanes are food. I don’t have to worry most guys will be exhausted. apiece from Aaron Hill and J.P. Arencibia in a 17-11 vic- made it the best choice,” still looking for their first about cooking that night. I “If they’re in their year- tory over Tampa Bay. Jose Bautista, Adam Lind, Edwin Golden said. “Every team’s ACC title — nearly a decade don’t have to worry about round housing during camp, Encarnacion and Lyle Overbay also connected for Toronto. different. So we felt what this after leaving the Big East and cleaning up after, nothing. I we have guys all over the Today’s birthdays: Edgar Renteria 36. team needed, they needed to changing leagues. just have to worry about foot- place and that’s what we did- be in those rooms and kind of A slew of position battles ball, my playbook and how to n’t want,” Golden said. “We not spread out all over. They will be sorted out in the com- get better. And I don’t care if didn’t want guys driving 15 YMCA; 3.639"; 5"; Black; **internet included**; 0 0 0 1 0 7 8 6 needed to be maybe rooming ing weeks, most notably at my roommate is a defensive minutes or 20 minutes at 11 with somebody they don’t quarterback, where Jacory person. We’re going to be o’clock at night after going know very well. It gives Harris and Stephen Morris talking straight offensive through a two-a-day. That more opportunities for both served as the first- football.” doesn’t make sense and from unity.” stringer at times in 2010. Miami will be without two a responsibility standpoint For their part, players say Golden said he doesn’t significant players at the start that wasn’t the right way to YMCA; 3.639"; 5"; Black; they can’t wait for the new plan on choosing this year’s of camp. go. Now we’ll all be in the twist to camp. starter — at least, the Week 1 Offensive lineman Seantrel same place every night. **internet included**; “We stopped in the hotel, starter anyway — until after Henderson will have back That’ll be good for us.” 0 0 0 1 0 7 8 6 walked in and got the feel of the team’s second preseason it,” James said. “Walked scrimmage, with an around, checked the vibes, announcement expected HARDER HALL GOLF COURSE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; sports; 0 0 0 1 0 6 7 8

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Calendar, 2227 U.S. 27 MONDAY Intermediate and will have classes in Drawing fourth Monday at 11675 U.S. Busy Bee Craft Club South, Sebring, FL 33870. Al-Anon – LET IT BEGIN Intermediate Clogging class and Painting, conducted by 98, Sebring. Beef franks and meets 9-11 a.m., Fairway WITH ME family group meets are held at 9 a.m. every Anne Watson, from from 9:30 Italian sausages served from Pines, Sun ‘N Lakes SUNDAY at 10:30 a.m. every Monday Monday at Reflections on a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the 1 p.m. to closing. For details, Boulevard, Sebring. at the Heartland Christian Silver Lake, Avon Park. Call Cultural Center, 127 Dal Hall call 655-3920. Everyone is welcome. For American Legion Post 25 Church on Alt. 27 in Sebring. Julie for further information Blvd. From 1-4 p.m., Mary Take Off Pounds more details, call 382-8431. Lake Placid has lounge The church is behind at 386-0434. Gebhart will teach Fabric Sensibly FL 632, Sebring Celebrate Recovery hours from 1-9 p.m. Live Southgate Shopping Center Harmony Hoedowners Painting at the center. For meets at 2 p.m. for weigh-in meets every Tuesday night music is from 5-8 p.m. For where Publix is. Square Dance Club meets information call Dan Daszek at the fellowship hall at the at “The Rock,” Union details, call 465-7940. For more information call the second and fourth at 465-7730. First Baptist Church of Lake Congregational Church, 28 American Legion Post 74 385-5714. Monday at the Sebring Lake Placid Elks 2661 Josephine, Sebring. For N. Butler Ave., Avon Park. A open 1-8 p.m. Happy Hour 4- Alcoholics Anonymous Country Estates Civic opens its lounge at 1 p.m. at details, call 659-1019. barbecue meal is served at 6 6 p.m. Members and guests meeting, 8-9 p.m. at Association clubhouse, 3240 the lodge. Ladies crafts at 2 Veterans of Foreign p.m. for a donation. At 6:45 only. Post is at 528 N. Pine Episcopal Church, Lakeshore Grand Prix Drive (down the p.m. Sign up for darts is at Wars Post 3880 euchre, p.m., members meet. At 7:30 St., Sebring. Call 471-1448. Drive, Sebring. For more street from Wal-Mart). 6:30 p.m.Music from 5-8 p.m. 6:30 p.m., 1224 County p.m., the group breaks up Lake Placid Elks Lodge details, call 385-8807. Dancing will be held every It is open to members and Road 621 East, Lake Placid. into small groups for men 2661 lounge is open from 1- Alcoholics Anonymous month until April 2008. their guests. For details, call For more details, call 699- and women. The program is 7 p.m. Card games start at One Day At A Time group Classes are being started 465-2661. 5444. designed for drug and alco- 1:30 p.m. The lodge is open meets for a closed discus- now in the Sebring and Lake Lake Placid Library has Woman’s Club of hol addiction, divorce, death to members and their guests. sion at 9:30 a.m. Monday Placid area. For more infor- storytime at 10 a.m. for ages Sebring meets at noon on or illness grief, low or lost For details, call 465-2661. and Friday at Covenant mation, call Sam Dunn at 3-5 except during holidays. the second Monday for self-esteem or identity due to Lake Placid Moose has Presbyterian Church, 4500 382-6792 or visit the Web Lake Placid Moose plays lunch, from October through dysfunctional relationships, karaoke in the pavilion. Sun ‘N Lakes Blvd., Sebring. site at www.samdun.net. cards at 2 p.m. Open to May, at the clubhouse, 4260 depression/anxiety, or any Horseshoes played at 9:30 For details, call 314-0891. Heartland Horses & members and qualified Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For other need for healing. For a.m. Food available at 4 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Handicapped Inc. is offering guests only. Lodge closes at details, call 385-7268. details, contact Celebrate Open to members and quali- meeting, 6:30 p.m. at pony rides every Monday 6 p.m. Recovery coordinator Pam fied guests only. Rosewood Center, 517 U.S. and Wednesday from 4:30- Let It Begin With Me TUESDAY Sim by calling 453-3345, ext. Loyal Order of Moose, 27 South, Lake Placid. 6:30 p.m., weather permit- Alanon Group meets from Aging Advocacy Council 106. Highlands County Lodge No. Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at ting. $5 donation per child. 10:30 a.m. to noon every meets the 2nd Tuesday of The Computer Club at 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Call 452-0006 for more infor- Monday at Heartland each month in the Nu-Hope Buttonwood Bay meets the Park. Cards start at 4 p.m. 3840 Lakeview Drive, mation. All proceeds raised Christian Church, 2705 Alt. Conference Room at 11:30 second and fourth Tuesday Music outside Tiki Hut at 3 Sebring. For details, call support our free equine 27 South, Sebring. For a.m. for a brown bag lunch of each month November p.m. Lodge phone number 202-0647.. assisted riding program for details about Alanon, a self- with the meeting starting at through March. We invite 452-0579. American Legion Post 74 adults and children with spe- help group for families and noon. Contact Debbie Slade anyone interested in expand- Overeaters Anonymous, Sons of Legion meet at 6 cial needs, which resumes in friends of alcoholics, call at 382-2134 ing their computer knowl- meets from 4-5 p.m. in sec- p.m. Executive board meets September. 385-5714. Al-Anon Family Groups edge to attend the ond floor conference at 7 p.m. on second Monday Heartland Pops rehears- Loyal Order of Moose, meet for discussion and Buttonwood Bay Bytes room No. 3 at Florida at the post, 528 N. Pine St., es at 7 p.m. Mondays at Highlands County Lodge No. Twelve Step study at noon, Computer Club meeting. Hospital Heartland Medical Sebring. Happy hour from 4- Avon Park High School Band 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon Union Congregational Fletcher Music Club Center, 4200 Sun ‘N Lake 6 p.m. Post open noon-8 Room, 700 E. Main St., Park. Cards start at 4 p.m. Church, 105 N. Forest Ave., meets every Thursday and Blvd., Sebring. For details, p.m. Call 471-1448. under the direction of Music outside Tiki Hut at 3 Avon Park. Parking available Tuesday at Fletcher Music call 382-7731. No dues, fees AmVets Post 21 meets 6 Anthony Jones. Musicians of p.m. Lodge phone number south of old church. Center in Lakeshore Mall, or weigh-ins. For details on p.m. second Monday, at the all ages are welcome. For 452-0579. American Ex-POW Sebring. For more details, the organization, go to post, 2029 U.S. 27 South, information, call 314-8877. Narcotics Anonymous Highlands County Chapter, call 385-3288. www.oa.org. Sebring. All members wel- Heartland Riders Never Alone Candlelight meets 6 p.m. Call Ted G2G (Grandparent to Ridge - Area Missionary come. Association meets at 6 p.m. meets at 8 p.m. at 133 N. Biever, 382-3285, for meet- Grandparent), a support Soldiers Avon Park AmVets Post 21 plays second Monday at the Butler Ave. in Avon Park, ing place. group to help grandparents Pathfinder Club meets from darts at 7:30 p.m. for mem- Sebring Chamber of near the First Congregational American Legion Placid raising grandchildren, meets 9 a.m. to noon every first bers and guests. For details, Commerce Welcome Center Church. For information call Post 25 Lake Placid has at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at One and third Sunday at 58 E. call 385-0234. in Village Plaza (across from Heartland area helpline shuffleboard and euchre, Hope United, 7195 S. Sixth St., Avon Park. For Avon Park Lakes Sebring Gate Station). For (863) 683-0630. More infor- both at 1 p.m. Lounge hours George Blvd., Sebring. Call details, call 471-2143. Association has shuffle- details, call 402-1165. mation on other meetings are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For 214-9009. Sebring Eagles Club board at 1 p.m. and bingo at Highlands County and events at www.naflheart- details, call 465-7940. Happy Paws Dog 4240 serves lunch at 2 p.m. 7 p.m. The clubhouse is at Concert Band rehearses 7-9 land.org. American Legion Post 74 Obedience Club Inc. meets at the club, 12921 U.S. 98, 2714 Nautilus Drive in Avon p.m. every Monday at Placid Lakes Bridge Club open noon to 8 p.m. Hot at 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Sebring. For details, call Park. Sebring High School band meets 12-4:30 p.m. second dogs served. Happy Hour 4- the First Baptist Church of 655-4007. BALANCE Dual room. All musicians are wel- and fourth Monday in Placid 6 p.m. Call 471-1448. Lake Josephine, 111 Lake Sebring Moose Lodge Diagnosed (Addiction and come. Vic Anderson, musical Lakes Town Hall, 2010 Avon Park Boy Scout Josephine Drive, Sebring. 2259 offers NASCAR racing Mental Health) Support director. Call Bill Varner at Placid Lakes Blvd. No meet- Troop 156 meets from 7- Obedience classes are avail- in the pavilion at 1:30 p.m. Group meets the second 386-0855. ings from end of May to 8:30 p.m. in the Scout able. All welcome. For Bar open and kitchen open and fourth Monday of the Highlands County October. For details, call Lodge, 202 Robert Britt St., details, call 471-9778. from 2-5 p.m. Lodge is at month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Homeowners Association 465-4888. Avon Park. Boys ages 11-17 Heartland Dog Club Inc. 11675 U.S. 98, Sebring. For Florida Hospital Sebring, meets the second Monday of Rotary Club of Highlands are eligible to join. For of Florida meets at 6:30 details, call 655-3920. Conference Room 1. Qi- each month at 9 a.m. at the County meets at 6:15 p.m. details, call 452-2385. p.m. second Tuesday at Society for Creative Gong to follow at 7 p.m. Call Sebring Country Estates at Beef ‘O Brady’s, Sebring. Avon Park Lakes Homer’s Buffet, Sebring. Anachronism (Local 386-5687. Clubhouse at 3240 Grand Sebring Bridge Club has Association has Women’s Obedience classes (all Chapter: Shire of Boy Scout Troop 482 Prix Drive in Sebring. Bridge, ACBL Duplicate at Salad Bar at noon on the breeds) are held on Stagridge) meets at 2 p.m. meets 7 p.m., 34 Central Highlands County the clubhouse, 347 N. second Tuesday of each Wednesday evenings at Sun first and third Sunday at Ave., Lake Placid. Parkinson’s Support Group Fernleaf, Sebring at 12:30 month. The clubhouse is at ‘N Lake Elementary School. Brewster’s Coffee House on Bridge Club of Sebring meets at 10 a.m. second Mondays. For details or info 2714 Nautilus Drive in Avon Canine Good Citizen and U.S. 27 in Sebring. For (American Contract Bridge Monday at First Baptist on lessons, call 385-8118. Park. Therapy Dog testing avail- details, call 214-5522. Club) plays duplicate games Church in Downtown Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 Avon Park Library has able. AKC-pointed shows The Artists’ Group at at 12:30 p.m. at 347 Fernleaf Sebring. For details, call has the lounge open from storytime at 10 a.m. for ages South Florida Community Ave., Sebring. For details, 453-6589. 12-7 p.m. Smoke-free envi- 3-5 except during holidays. Continued on page 8B College will hold a critique call 385-8118. Highlands County clinic the first Sunday of Diabetes Insulin Pump Sewing Group meets from every month, 2-4 p.m., at the Support Group meets the 1-3 p.m. at the Highlands Hotel Jacaranda, Avon Park. second Monday from 3-4:30 County Agri-Civic Center in Church Page; 5.542"; 7.1"; Black; church page Professional local artists will p.m. in the Florida Hospital the 4-H laboratory, Sebring. dummy; 0 0 0 0 4 0 6 9 discuss and evaluate partici- Heartland Division Diabetes For details, call 402-6540. pants’ paintings. The fee is Center, 4023 Sun ‘N Lake. Highlands Sertoma Club $5 with a two painting limit. Call 402-0177 for more infor- meets at noon, Takis Family For more information, call mation. Restaurant, Sebring. 784-7346. Diabetes Support Group Highlands County Senior U.S. Military Vets meets the second and fourth Squadron, Civil Air Patrol Motorcycle Club meets at 1 Monday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary p.m. on the first Sunday of Florida Hospital Conference meets the second and fourth each month at VFW Post Room 3 in Sebring. Call 402- Monday nights at the Sebring 9853, State Road 64 West 0177 for guest speaker list. Airport Terminal Building. All and North Oliva Drive. For Fairmount Mobile are welcome. For further information call Hocky at Estates Lunch Bunch information, call 471-1433 (954) 592-4847 meets at noon second between 4 and 7 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Monday at Homer’s Insulin Pump Support Wars Post 3880 serves Smorgasbord in Sebring. For Group meets from 3-4:30

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First, They prefer wooded, is white and the nose is help control the pest popula- there is lit- sandy and marshy areas and pointed and red, not black. tion and increase the wildlife tle pain spend most of their lives The red areas are ringed in diversity in the plant com- and underground or in leaf litter. black. munities they live in. swelling. When confronted by Remember, “red touch A little education on your In about humans, coral snakes will black, friend of Jack.” part will help you to appreci- 12 hours, attempt to flee and will bite Snakes have a bad reputa- disruption only to protect themselves. tion. Being a venomous ate these fascinating reptiles. of the con- They have very short fangs snake is most likely a death Remember, these snakes are News From nections that cannot usually penetrate sentence to any of these very shy and don’t want to The between thick leather, so when gar- creatures that come in con- be disturbed. If you see one, Watershed the brain dening gloves may be advis- tact with most humans. But, just respect its space and and the able. as with all living things, back away. Corine Burgess muscles When disturbed, the snake everything has a purpose and Unless you foolishly try to begins. will often lay its head out of a place in nature. handle the creature, chances Slurred speech, double sight and rattle its flattened Venomous snakes, such as are you won’t ever experi- vision and muscular paraly- elevated tail to warn off the the coral snake, offer uses in ence its bite, but you will be sis will eventually end in invader. Courtesy photo medical research and have amazed at how colorful and respiratory or cardiac failure. Unfortunately, the very The shy and reclusive coral snake is very easy to benefited many people with Does this sound like a beauty of the reptile is what identify. They are very brightly colored with yellow rings differing research and medi- beautiful they are. touching red rings and they will always have a black nose in scene from a horror makes it so dangerous to contrast to the harmless scarlet king snake which has a red cines. Corine Burgess is the Natural movie? Actually these humans. nose and red rings touching black rings. Treatment of blood and Resources Specialist for the results are produced from Children may see the heart problems and control Highlands County Natural something very tiny, secre- bright yellow, red and black of harmful bacteria in Resources Department assisting tive, shy and beautiful. coloration and want to pick pit vipers have live young. non-venomous reptiles have humans has also been a posi- the Highlands Soil & Water If untreated by antivenin, the creature up or touch it. Baby coral snakes are about rings that do not completely tive result of snake venom. Conservation District the neurotoxin from the east- The normally docile snake seven inches when they encircle its body. The belly In addition, these snakes (www.highlandsswcd.org). ern coral snake can cause suddenly becomes a danger hatch from their eggs. these symptoms. to the innocent victims. The juveniles are born The good news is that Fortunately, the snake is sel- with full venom. The adults coral snakes are recluses and dom seen by humans and may reach two feet in length. CENTRAL SECURITY; 5.542"; 5"; Black plus three; not at all aggressive. They tends to be nocturnal. Although often confused process, 8/7/11; 0 0 0 1 0 8 1 1 only bite when handled or The colorful creatures eat with the scarlet king snake, stepped on. lizards, frogs and smaller there are very easy ways to Unlike the rattlesnake that snakes including their own tell the difference between can strike from far away dis- kind. the two species. tances, the coral snake must When in search for prey, The eastern coral snake is chew on its victim to inject the unsuspecting lizard or characterized by red and yel- its venom. As a result, very other creature will stick its low rings which touch and few humans die from the head in the leaf litter and encircle the entire body. bite of this beautiful crea- may be met by a pair of The end of the nose is ture. fangs. The coral snake’s always black, in contrast to As a matter of a fact, no venom is injected using a the scarlet king snake. deaths have been reported as small pair of fixed, hollow Male coral snakes have a result of coral snakes since fangs on the anterior of its 10-27 black bands while antivenin was released in mouth. females have 12-26. 1967. The snake will chew on The yellow rings on both Coral snakes are some- its victim, passing the venom sides of every red ring are what unusual as far as ven- into its body. The snake found on the venomous omous snakes go because must hold onto the prey for a snakes. their appearance does not period of time in an effort to Remember, “red touch resemble the more obvious inject enough venom to inca- yellow, kill a fellow.” features of pit vipers, which pacitate it. In contrast, the harmless are generally associated with The coral snake lays a scarlet king snake, which is venom. Coral snakes are clutch of two to three eggs a type of milk snake, will elapids and are relatives of in the summer months. It is always have a red nose. The the cobra, mamba and sea the only poisonous snake in red and yellow rings are sep- snake. North America to lay eggs; arated by black rings. These

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Continued from page 5B session from 2-3 p.m. North, Lake Placid, with tions of loved ones, regard- Placid Lakes Blvd. Annual Sebring. For details, call Support group meets from 3- Charlie Stroup. less of whether or not he/she meetings are in February. Scott Albritton at 402-1819. held annually in April. Call 4:30 p.m. This is a free sup- Refreshments served. Door has stopped using. 6 p.m. Quarterly meetings are in The Sons of AMVETS 385-7474 or 385-7803 or port group fro all patrients prize given. Call 465-0568. every Tuesday at First May, September and meets at 7 p.m. the second visit with insulin pumps, or for LAKE PLACID LIONS Club Baptist Chuch of Lake December. There is no board Tuesday of every month at www.HeartalndDogClubofFlor those who want to know meets at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. for Josephine, 111 Lake meeting in July. ida.net. the Post, 2029 U.S. 27 more about them. Call 414- dinner) the second Tuesday Josephine Drive, Sebring. Rotary Club of Sebring Heartland Harmonizers South, Sebring. 6444 for information. each month at Herons National Association for (Noon) meets at noon at the Barbershop Chorus meets Toby’s Clown Alley has Knights of Columbus Garden, 501 US 27 North, the Advancement of Sebring Civic Center, near from 7-9:30 p.m. in the its regular monthly meeting Council 5441 meets 8 p.m. Lake Placid. Call Jeanne at Colored People, Highlands the library in downtown Sebring High School Music at 7 p.m. the second every second and fourth 699-0743. County Branch executive Sebring. For information, call Room, Sebring. All men who Tuesday at the Clown Tuesday at Knights of Lake Placid Moose has a enjoy singing are invited. meeting meets 6:30 p.m. 385-3829 or 471-9900. Foundation, 109 W. Interlake Reading music is not Columbus Hall, 900 U.S. 27 general meeting and a second Tuesday at Sebring Bridge Club will Blvd., Lake Placid. required. Call 471-2294 or N., Sebring. For details, call Moose Legion meeting at RCMA/Hopewell Center in have Duplicate Bridge games Take Off Pounds 386-5098. 385-0987. 7:30 p.m. the second room 16. For information, every Tuesday evening. If Sensibly Chapter FL 99 Highlands Gem and Knights of Columbus Tuesday at the lodge. call All Hinson at 399-2243, interested in playing meets from 6-7 p.m. at the Council 5441 Auxiliary Lake Placid Veterans of Rev. Robert Walker at 414- Duplicate Bridge, call 385- Mineral Club meets 7 p.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, meets 8 p.m. every second Foreign Wars Ladies 6474 or Davette Thompson 8118. second Tuesday, Church of 1744 Lakeview Drive, Tuesday at Knights of Auxiliary 3880 meets 10 at (312) 543-5983.. Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 Christ, 3800 Sebring Sebring. Call 655-1743. Columbus Hall, 900 U.S. 27 a.m. second Tuesday at Overeaters Anonymous plays darts, beginning with Parkway, Sebring. Club does Take Off Pounds N., Sebring. For details, call 1224 County Road 621 East, meets from 9-10 a.m. every sign in at 6 p.m. Games start not meet in July, August or Sensibly Chapter FL 618 385-0987. Lake Placid. Call 699-5444 Tuesday at Avon Park at 6:30 p.m. No experience September. For details, call has weigh in from 4-430 p.m. Lake Placid Art League for details. Seventh-day Adventist necessary. Cost is $2. 453-7054. at Community Bible Church, has classes in Parchment Lorida Community Club Church, 1410 W. Avon Blvd. Smoke-free environment. For Highlands Tea Party 1400 CR-17A N., Avon Park. Embossing from 8 a.m. to meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at No dues, fees or weigh-ins. more details, call 471-3557. meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Meeting is at 4:45 p.m. For Homer’s Restaurant, 1000 noon and 1-4 p.m. at the the Lorida Community Center Visit Sebring Moose Lodge details, call 452-1093. Sebring Square. Call 386- Cultural Center, 127 Dal Hall to plan events. www.FloridaRidgeIntergroup. 2259 serves soft shell tacos Veterans of Foreign 1440. Blvd., taught by Maria Multiple Sclerosis com. For details, call 382- 5-7 p.m. at 11675 U.S. 98, Wars Post 3880, plays darts Hope Hospice grief sup- Lorant. For information, call Support Group meets at 7 7731. Visit www.oa.org for Sebring. Beef franks and 6:30 p.m., 1224 County port group meets at 11 a.m. Dan Daszek at 465-7730. p.m. second Tuesday at more information on OA. Italian sausages served from Road 621 E., Lake Placid. at 319 W. Center Ave., Lake Placid Elks 2661 Highlands Regional Medical Placid Lakes Bridge Club 1 p.m. to closing. Euchre is Sebring; and 4:30 p.m. at opens its lounge at 1 p.m. at Center second floor class meets 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. played at 6:30 p.m. For The ladies auxiliary meets at Southern Lifestyle ALF, the lodge. Happy hour is room. Friends and family are every Tuesday at Placid details, call 655-3920. 10 a.m. every second across U.S. 27 from Florida from 2-5 p.m. Card games at welcome. For details, call Lakes Town Hall, 2010 Sebring Recreation Club Tuesday. For more details, Hospital Lake Placid. Call 1:30 p.m. The lodge is open Janet Turvey at 465-3138. Placid Lakes Blvd. For plays bridge at 12:30 p.m. call 699-5444. 382-0312. to members and their guests. Nar-Anon Support Group details, call 465-4888. and table tennis at 4 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Insulin Pump Support For details, call 465-2661. for family members or friends Placid Lakes Home and 333 Pomegranate Ave., Wars Post 4300 has sand- Group meets from 2-4:30 Lake Placid Grief of someone with a drug Property Owners Sebring. For details, call wiches at 5 p.m. and Franke p.m. second Tuesday at Nu- Support (Hope Hospice) problem or addiction. Nar- Association Inc. has its 385-2966 or leave a name, from 6-9 p.m. at the post, Hope of Highlands County, meets at 4:30 p.m. every Anon helps attain serenity board meetings at 7 p.m. number and message. 2011 SE Lakeview Drive, 6414 U.S. 27 South, Sebring. Tuesday at Southern and a more normal life for second Tuesday at Placid Sertoma Club meets at 7 Sebring. For details, call Optional education/refresher Lifestyle, 1297 U.S. 27 those affected by the addic- Lakes Town Hall, 2010 a.m. at Dee’s Restaurant, 385-8902. PLACES TO WORSHIP

Places to Worship is a paid a.m.; Wednesday: Evening or the ministries offered, call 655- Aaron Snider, Youth Pastor. 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. advertisement in the News-Sun Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 1878. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 that is published Friday and p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: First Baptist Church, Sebring, a.m.; Morning Worship Service, Marco Gallardo, Youth Pastor. p.m. Phone 385-1597. Sunday. To find out more infor- 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow 200 E. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 10:45 a.m.; Awana kindergarten Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; mation on how to place a listing ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. through fifth grade, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday CHURCH OF CHRIST in this directory, call the News- ship.org. David E. Richardson, senior pas- Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. First Baptist Church of Avon tor; Rev. Joe Delph, minister of Wednesday: Student ministry, 6:30 service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Avon Park Church of Christ, Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. youth and activities. Group Bible p.m.; Adult Midweek Prayer and night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Scott King Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blended Bible Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. APOSTOLIC youth minister; and Joy Loomis, Service, 10:30 a.m.; Mision under age 3 is available at all serv- Seasons, a men’s grief support music director. Regular Sunday Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday ices. Provisions for handicapped group, meets at 1 p.m. Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 Greater Faith Apostolic schedule: 8:30 a.m. Orchestra Evening Worship, 6 p.m. and hard-of-hearing. Office phone, Wednesdays. Alzheimers a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake rehearsal; 9 a.m. Library open; Wednesday night programs at the 385-0752. Caregivers Support Group meets are available at every service. Bible Placid, FL 33852. invites you to 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church Sunridge Baptist Church, at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and come worship with us in spirit and Morning Worship; 11 a.m. begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered truth at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Children’s Church; 4 p.m. Evening Mother’s Day Out for children age and Valerie, across from Florida Phone 382-6676. classes for all ages. Church phone: Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Service. Tuesday schedule: 8-10 6 weeks to 5 years old. Becky Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, pas- First Christian Church, 1016 453-4692. Wednesday. For information con- a.m., basic computer Gotsch, director. Call 385-4704. tor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL Sebring Parkway Church of tact 840-0152. Pastor Larry class/Sonshine House; 7-9 p.m. Florida Avenue Baptist Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the Carmody. Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, conversational English and citizen- Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon a.m.; and Sunday Evening Service, Web at www.firstchristianap.com. Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We ship classes/Sonshine House. Park. Mailing address is 710 W. 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Our motto is “Jesus is First at First ASSEMBLY OF GOD Regular Wednesday schedule: Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Study, and Youth, 6:30 Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, would like to extend an invitation 5:15 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6 Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. p.m.Nursery provided. For informa- Senior Minister; Ray Culpepper, for you and your family to visit with p.m. Bible Study and Prayer; 6 p.m. Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, us here at Sebring Parkway. Our Christ Fellowship Church tion, call 382-3695. Family Life Minister; Jon Carter, Adult Choir Practice; 6:30 p.m. chil- 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 (Assembly of God), 2935 New Music Director. Bible School 9 hours of service are: Sunday Bible dren’s choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. chil- a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; Life Way. Bearing His Name; a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship dren’s mission groups. Call 453- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. CATHOLIC Preaching His Doctrine; and 6 p.m.; Wednesday studies for all Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6681 for details. Primera Mision Wednesday night programs for Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping ages, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bautista, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Catholic God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday all events. Service, 7 p.m. Park, Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. Independent Baptist Church, Church, 595 East Main St., Avon School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, First Christian Church Regular Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., 5704 County Road 17 South, Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 5 p.m. (Disciples of Christ), 510 Bible Study; 11 a.m., Worship Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil CHURCH OF Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of Service. Wednesday schedule: 7 School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), NAZARENE p.m., Bible study. 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 0924. Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- First Baptist Church of Lake Wednesday service, 7 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. in English. First Assembly of God, 4301 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- Weekday mass at 8 a.m. First Church of the Nazarene Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- sion-minded, King James Bible Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone Saturday. Religious Education Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship way between Sebring and Lake 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 655-1899. Bus transportation. Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; Placid). Your place for family, a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. for grades K through 8th. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. friends and faith. Sunday morning Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, Thursday, Praise and Worship, Sunday: Sunday school begins at Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 Wednesday Family Night, (Adult worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, is provided for both services with off of Miller at the west end of Lake p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life June) “Where the old fashion grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. service at 6 p.m. Wednesday changing Bible Study for all ages gospel is preached.” Sunday Wednesday. p.m. Phone 385-6431. evening service is at 7 p.m. with starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor School begins at 9:45 a.m.; St. Catherine Catholic Church, Allen Altvater leads the youth in Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing CHRISTIAN & special services for children and BAPTIST their quest to become more like Sunday Evening Service is at 6 address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL MISSIONARY adults. Special services once a Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 33870, 385-0049. www.stcathe. month for seniors (Prime Time) and Avon Park Lakes Baptist p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the com. Very Rev. José González, ALLIANCE Ladies ministries. If you need any Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with church at 699-0671 for more infor- V.F. Masses – Saturday Vigil, 4 more information, call 453-4851. Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, youth worship in the youth facility, mation. p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m.; The Alliance Church of First Church of the Nazarene Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- and missions training for all chil- Maranatha Baptist Church Spanish Mass, noon; Daily Masses Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake dren. Call the church at 655-1524. (GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd., 8 a.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. cally based. Sunday worship serv- Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Lake Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east Saturday. Confession: every Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Nursery facilities are available. Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. or first Friday services: Sunday School meets at worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 of the month 7:15-7:45 a.m., or by 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Palm Street. (2 blocks south of a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; appointment. Enroll your students Worship Service meets at 10:30 ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 Time 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible Interlake Blvd) Lake Placid, FL Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week today for Catholic School grades a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study p.m. Classes for adult children and classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered 33852 (863) 465-3721, Email: service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Pre-K3 through 5th grade. meets at 6 p.m. (off site); youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim for all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. www.fbclp.com. Pastor Brett Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., St. James Catholic Church, Wednesday Prayer Gathering Taylor. Sunday. Church phone: 452-6556. Morey, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake meets at 6 p.m. Bethany Baptist Church ices - Traditional Service 9 a.m., Webber and Associate Pastors Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael (GARBC) We are located at the Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. J. Cannon. Mass schedule: CHURCHES OF corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., Phone 382-4301. Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - CHRISTIAN SCIENCE route) in Avon Park. Join us Senior Sunday Night and Sunday Parkway Free Will Baptist Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 CHRIST IN Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- Evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 Christian Science Church, 146 CHRISTIAN UNION fee and doughnuts, followed with Wednesday Activities: Family din- Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the a.m. December thru Easter - N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. ner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reser- church where the “Son” always Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., morning worship and Sunday Sunday morning worship service vations required). Adult-LifeSource shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 school. Testimonial meetings at Community Bible Church - begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening classes, prayer meeting, Youth Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 4 p.m. each second and fourth Churches of Christ in Christian worship service is at 6 p.m. On Intersections, and Kids K-5- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 Wednesday. A free public reading Union, (Orange Blossom Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 a.m. room/bookstore, located in the Conference Center) 1400 C-17A church, is open before and after ministry and the Catylist class p.m. Men meet at 8 a.m. every p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 North (truck route), Avon Park. church services. The Bible and the (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult Tuesday for prayer breakfast and p.m. on the last Sunday of each Presenting Jesus Christ as the Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 women’s prayer breakfast is at 8 month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- CHRISTIAN Christian Science textbook, answer for time and eternity. p.m. For more information go to a.m. every Wednesday, both at the tor. Church phone: 382-3552. ‘Science and Health with Key to Sunday morning worship service, www.bethanybaptistap.com or call Family Restaurant. Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated Eastside Christian Church, the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy the church office at 863-452-1136. First Baptist Church of Lorida with the National Association of 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL are our only preachers. All are wel- 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Faith Missionary Baptist located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 come to come and partake of the Junior Church activities at same Church, off State Road 17 North of Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Sparta Road Baptist Church, on County Road 621), 465-7065. comfort, guidance, support and time for K-6 grade. Sunday School Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. for all ages. Sunday worship serv- (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. healing found in the lesson-ser- Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning ices are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; mons. (Transportation available.) Sunday Worship Celebration with the Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Preschool care is provided at the school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning evening praise and worship serv- Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. worship service. Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation Wednesday evening Bible Study Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat CHURCH OF prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise youth activities at 7 p.m. Phone 386-5055. followed by adult choir rehearsal. provided. For information, call 382- and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building BRETHREN Fellowship Baptist Church, From September the AWANA 0869. God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL groups meet. First Lorida is the Southside Baptist Church “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and Church of the Brethren, 700 S. please come worship with us. Don 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, “Place to discover God’s love.” For (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 more information about the church Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor; Sebring Christian Church, Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; 452-0088. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 Page 9B BOOKS

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Newcomers at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday September through June. Board of Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail ebrated every week with traditional 2 years old) and Sunday school school and worship service at 9 Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, [email protected] Web site: Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- Monday of the month. Choir Contemporary Worship in the FLC of praise. Fellowship time with cof- p.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m. ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The redeemeravon.com. The church is rehearses at 7 p.m. each at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park fee and refreshments follows wor- Wednesday: Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.; Way is a church family who gathers Wednesday, September through and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake ship. Come worship and fellowship Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd for contemporary worship, teaching April. Presbyterian Women meet at Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays Boulevard, across from Wells with us. For information call Pastor Patterson, pastor; Andy McQuaid, of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the with Rick Heilig, youth director. Dodge.) Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see associate pastor. Web site ship. Come early and stay after for month. Organist: Richard Wedig. The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship St. Agnes Episcopal Church, christlutheranavonpark.org. www.bfcsebring.com. Church office fellowship time. Child care and chil- Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. service is broadcast over WITS 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL Faith Lutheran Church – 385-1024. dren’s church are provided. Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery 33870. Sunday Services: Holy LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Calvary Church, 1825 Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The [email protected], available at all services. Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Way – A place for you. Office Web site, http://slpc.embarq First United Methodist Church, Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek Faith Closet, 385-2782. Gary 33872; 386-4900. An independent Phone:471-6140, Church Cell space.com. service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Kindle, Pastor. Faith Child community church. Sunday morn- Phone:381-6190. Email: theway 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon Sunday School for all ages at 9 Development Center, 382-3232. ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, [email protected]. Web site: Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. Kathy Pontious, director. Pre- 11:15 a.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. A www.TheWayChurch.org SEVENTH-DAY James Weiss, Pastor, Sunday until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. school/VPK/Extended Day Care. small friendly church waiting for ADVENTIST School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 service ends. Wednesday: Adult Summer Worship services: 9:30 your visit. a.m. Bible study third Tuesday of Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are a.m. Sunday; Bible class is 8:30 Christian Training Ministries PRESBYTERIAN Avon Park Seventh-day every month at 6 p.m. Prayer always welcome. The Rev. Jim a.m. Sunday. Communion is Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off Adventist Church, 1410 West Shawl Ministry on the second and Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- served the first and third and fifth County Road 17 on Simpson Covenant Presbyterian Church Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: fourth Friday of the month at 2 p.m. 7649, for more information. Sunday of the month. Worship Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- for women who love God and cro- service is broadcast live on WITS St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Sebring, 33872-2113. A [email protected], Sabbath cheting. Visit us at our church Web 1340 AM. Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake p.m. A nursery and children’s Congregation of the Presbyterian School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church site: www.fumcap.org. Good Shepherd Lutheran church are provided. The church is Church in America. Worship servic- Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Memorial United Methodist 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson, Church (AALC) American part of Christian International es: Sunday morning worship, 10 Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., Association of Lutheran Ministries Network, a full gospel, a.m.; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Community Service hours on ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Churches, 4348 Schumacher non-denominational ministry. Linda Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. evening: Holy Communion with Road, Sebring, one mile west of M. Downing, minister: Phone, 314- Wednesday evening Prayer a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral Wal-Mart. James Weed, pastor. 0482, [email protected]. Meeting, 6 p.m.; Youth Group and Healing Service, 6:15 p.m. Child the first Sunday of each month. care available at the 8 a.m. and Worship Service, 9 a.m. Sunday. Casey L. Downing, associate min- Kids Quest, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir prac- assistant. Sunday schedule: Senior Pastor Paul Boling; and 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Come Bible Study, 11 a.m. Nursery pro- ister: Phone, 385-8171, caseydown tice, 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 Associate Pastor Kameron see what makes us different. vided. Social activities: Choir, [email protected]. Web site is Fax: 385-2759; e-mail: a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, DeVasher. Walker Memorial Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- www.ctmforme.com [email protected]; Web site: 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Worship Academy Christian School offering 1163. Grace Bible Church, 4541 www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. Service at 10:45 a.m.; New Song education for kindergarten through New Life Evangelical Lutheran Thunderbird Road, (second church Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: worship service at 10:45 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Loving nursery care provided every Website is www.discoverjesus.org Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Congregation of the Evangelical 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior Thursday. Sunday morning. Youth Fellowship, Sebring Seventh-Day Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 First Presbyterian Church 5 p.m. Bible Fellowship Class, 6 Adventist Church, 2106 N. State 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior with the Wisconsin Evangelical p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two p.m. (October-May only). We offer Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible entrances on LaGrande), Avon Christ-centered Sunday school Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 Academy Adult Investigating Truth; Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- classes, youth programs, Bible services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid a.m. For more information, call first and third Tuesday, Prayer The Rev. Robert Johnson is the ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. studies, book studies and Christian City” Children’s Ministry throughout Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Community service: every Monday fellowship. We are a congregation all services, and there are variosu visit the Web site at www.newlife Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. that want to know Christ and make other classes for teens, married sebring.com. p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Him known. Call the church office couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Resurrection Lutheran Church College Ministry. a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third at 465-2422 or check out our studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon www.GBCconnected.org Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Pastor Amado Luzbet. church Web site at www.memori- Care, Preschool and After-School Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. Highlands Community Church, p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle alumc.com. Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For Grodzinski. Sunday service at 9:30 a casual contemporary church, business meeting, 1 p.m. second St. John United Methodist registration call: 385-3111). Check a.m. Sunday school will resume in meets at 3005 New Life Way. Wednesday; Sarah Circle business THE CHURCH OF Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, us out on the Web at www.sebring- the fall. Coffee and fellowship hour Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; LATTER DAY SAINTS grace.org. follow the service. Midweek a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World Women’s Ministries Combined Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- classes. Small groups meet Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. The Church of Jesus Christ of ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office throughout the week. Church Be a part of a warm, caring church Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand INTERDENOMINATIONAL phone number is 453-6858. phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. family with traditional services, fol- Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) Trinity Lutheran Church - Linhart. lowing biblical truth. and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; World Harvest and Restoration LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship First Presbyterian Church, services. Phone 382-1736. Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Ministries, (non-denominational) Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, www.stjohnsebring.org Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; Lake Placid (at Lake Placid FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday Spring Lake United Methodist History Center (863) 382-1822. 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Christian School), Pastor Juanita School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, Sunday Services: Sacrament 3771. Sunday service: Sunday School director; and Noel Johnson, Folsom. Sunday morning service, Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Monday- (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 minister of youth and family life. 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel Friday, Summer Day Camp (youth Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. Worship schedule after Easter School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church ages 11-14) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: through December: Worship serv- service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More excluding holidays; Tuesday: Grief meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. ice 10 a.m., and Education Hour, 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 W.H. Rogers. information at www.juanitafolsom Support Group, 3 p.m., adult class- Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: ministries.com. room; Wednesday: Adult Bible Thursday. Church office phone: January through Easter: Worship Union Congregational Church, Study, 10:30 a.m., adult classroom. Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: 655-0040. LUTHERAN service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL Nursery available during worship. first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 Education Hour 9:45 a.m. 33825. Sunday worship services Call the church office for more p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys Atonement Lutheran Church Traditional Service with Holy are at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in information and other classes. Rev. and Girls, second and fourth (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview Communion each first and third the Millennium Church. Sunday Darrell A. Peer, pastor. Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. UNITED CHURCH Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Sunday. Non-Traditional Service school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, OF CHRIST Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, each second, fourth and fifth We also offer a Saturday service at ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak third and fifth Sunday each month, Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- 6 p.m. with Pastor Tiger Gullett in Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The THE SALVATION Emmanuel United Church of ices Wednesday evenings during ARMY and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- the Millennium Church. Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; Christ, where God is still speak- Lent and Advent. Call church office ond and fourth Sunday of each Nursery/child care is available for the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- ing. 3115 Hope Street, Sebring, FL for additional Worship times and The Salvation Army – Center month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir all services. Senior Pastor is Bill ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- 33875 (1.8 miles west of U.S. 27 director. Worship service at 9:30 special holiday services. Other Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web tional worship is at 9-10 a.m. in the for Worship. Sunday: Sunday and Hammock Road). Sunday wor- a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every activities and groups include: page at www.weareunion.org. All sanctuary; contemporary worship School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- ship, 9:30 a.m.; Communion with Sunday. Coffee hour on the first Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; teachings are taken from the is from 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting worship first Sunday of month; and third Sunday of each month. Men’s Fellowship Group, Small Manufacturer’s Handbook - The school classes for adults and chil- and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible Chapel Communion, 8:45 a.m. all Council meeting on the first Group Bible Studies as scheduled; Holy Bible. Come join us. dren will be 10:10-10:50 a.m. in the study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s Monday of month; Ladies Group Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Unity Life Enrichment Centre, educational building. Call the Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: other Sundays. All are welcome to WELCA meets at noon second Group activities (call for meeting new location, 10417 Orange church office for more information Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- receive the sacrament. For more Monday of month with lunch. Bring times and dates). Visit us online at: Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL about the classes offered. Nursery ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., information, call the church office at a dish to pass. Church Vegetable www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. 33875; 471-1122; e-mail is provided for babies and toddlers; Sebring. For more information, visit 471-1999 or e-mail eucc@earth Garden Club meets as needed. [email protected]. Web site, while young children up to second the Web site www.salvationarmy- link.net or check the Web site Labyrinth Prayer Garden open www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. grade have a special Children’s sebring.com or call Major Bruce sebringemmanuelucc.com. No seven days a week to congretation NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday Celebration Service, Church offered during the worship Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. matter who you are or where you and community. Like to sing? Nursery and Children’s Church. service to help them grow in their are on life’s journey, you’re wel- Come join the choir. Visitors always Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Weekly Classes, Christian spiritual knowledge. come here. Page 10B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 www.newssun.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Movie simians rise to next level in ‘Apes’ prequel

By DAVID GERMAIN the 1933 original starring Fay AP Movie Writer Wray remains an artistic triumph LOS ANGELES — There’s no that may be dated, yet still is a disputing the evolution of visual wonder. That Kong was cre- Hollywood apes since “King ated through stop-motion anima- Kong” first terrorized audiences in tion, in which the gorilla puppet 1933. was meticulously moved and Back then, the king of the apes filmed one frame at a time. was a fur-covered puppet. In the Stop-motion animation also was old “Planet of the Apes” tales, used for the huge gorilla in 1949’s simians were played by people in “Mighty Joe Young.” The ape in ape suits. the 1998 remake was created by a Today’s movie apes have gone mix of a guy in a gorilla suit, a digital. mechanical puppet and computer The prequel “Rise of the Planet effects. of the Apes,” opening in U.S. the- The 1976 “King Kong” starring aters Friday, features chimpanzees, Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange was gorillas and orangutans crafted a critical dud but did pick up a through performance-capture, in visual-effects Oscar. The great ape which the motions and features of that time was a hybrid — blending human actors were recorded digi- the man-in-a-gorilla-suit approach tally, then layered over with com- with some scenes using a giant puter animation to create photo- mechanical Kong. realistic primates. B-movies have a long history of It’s the same technology used for putting people in cheesy ape suits, the giant gorilla in Peter Jackson’s 20th Century Fox but when done well, the costumes 2005 “King Kong,” with the same The apes in the remake of ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ are able to show much more emotion thanks to can be remarkably effective. advances in technology. actor who did Kong, Andy Serkis, Hollywood’s king of the ape outfit playing the lead chimp in the is makeup master Rick Baker, “Apes” prequel. “That is the thing that perform- ‘We knew that we lated those proportions — and live whose credits include the 2001 Serkis said it greatly enhanced ance-capture technology complete- apes could not have delivered the “Planet of the Apes,” the 1976 the story’s authenticity for him to ly eliminates. You don’t have lay- couldn’t use actors in smarter-than-your-average-chimp “King Kong” and the 1988 Fossey be on set and in character as chim- ers of anything that is between you performances, the filmmakers said. drama “Gorillas in the Mist” and panzee Caesar alongside James and the performance. So whereas prosthetic suits just “None of these things would who earned Oscar nominations for Franco, Freida Pinto and other co- you don’t get the kind of stimula- because we’re dealing have worked for us because of the the 1998 “Mighty Joe Young” and stars playing the human roles. tion of a costume, as an actor play- story,” said Joe Letteri, who won a 1984’s “Greystoke: The Legend of That’s even though he was dressed ing a performance-capture charac- with real apes. We visual-effects Oscar for Jackson’s Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.” in a skintight outfit covered with ter, you have the total freedom to wanted from the get-go “King Kong” and was senior visu- Like the 2005 “King Kong,” reference dots for the digital cam- know that whatever you’re think- al-effects supervisor on “Rise of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” eras and wearing a rig on his head ing and feeling and generating and to tell the story in as the Planet of the Apes.” “We need puts Caesar and his simian pals to record facial expressions. receiving from another actor is plausible and in as to see the apes evolve, especially into huge action and fight He didn’t look remotely like a completely truthful, and is born out Caesar, from being a chimp we rec- sequences requiring acrobatics far chimpanzee, but he had freedom of of here, in the heart.” real-world a way as ognize to being able to have this beyond the capabilities of men in movement and expression the Serkis led a cast of actors and behavior they acquire through this ape suits. Performance-capture was actors lacked on 1968’s original stuntmen whose performances were possible.’ enhanced intelligence. Essentially, the only choice for director Rupert “Planet of the Apes,” whose make- the basis for about 150 apes that they had to perform like something Wyatt. up earned the film an honorary make a huge leap in intelligence RUPERT WYATT more than apes but still look like “We knew that we couldn’t use Academy Award. through exposure to a drug being director real apes.” actors in prosthetic suits just “It did look phenomenal and tested as a cure for Alzheimer’s. Serkis has become an able because we’re dealing with real iconic, but they had to kind of The original “Planet of the ape suits made sense. observer of ape behavior, studying apes. We wanted from the get-go to falsely move their faces around, Apes” and Tim Burton’s 2001 But “Rise of the Planet of the gorillas for his Kong role in tell the story in as plausible and in move their mouths and generate a update featured apes that had Apes” features the simians we Rwanda with researchers for the as real-world a way as possible,” lot of energy just to keep those evolved over centuries into think- know, that move about on all fours, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, on Wyatt said. “And have 150 apes all rubber masks alive. Because if they ing, talking creatures that walked with shorter legs and longer arms whose board of trustees he serves. captured in such a way that would stopped, it would just look like upright as their limbs took on more than humans. Actors in costumes While Serkis’ performance-cap- be believable to a very savvy mod- coconut shells,” Serkis said. human proportions. So humans in could not have realistically simu- ture Kong looked strikingly real, ern audience.” HLT closes season with ‘The Secret Garden’

Special to the News-Sun this evening. p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. SEBRING — Highlands Box office hours are 10 (if needed. sfcc 3x10.5 color Little Theatre is preparing for a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday- The play will be directed its fifth and final show of this Friday and 90 minutes before by Art Harriman. season, “The Secret the show starts. Tickets may The cast includes Man In 00010847 Garden,” starting Aug. 17. be purchased in person, by Chair (age 30-55); Mrs. In the musical, as in the phone at 863-382-2525, or Tottendale, age 40-plus, alto; classic children’s book, 10 online at www.highlandslit- Underling, 40-plus, tenor; year old Mary Lennox awak- tletheatre.org. Robert, 21-35, tenor; George, ens one morning in India to Wednesday, Friday and 21-40, tenor; Feldzieg, 50- discover that her parents Saturday performances start plus baritone/tenor; Kitty, have been killed by a cholera at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees 21-35, soprano; Gangster No. epidemic. Her only living rel- begin at 2:30 p.m. Doors 1, 25-40, tenor; Gangster No. atives are her uncles open one hour before curtain. 2, 25-40, tenor; Aldolpho, Archibald and Dr. Neville The show is sponsored in part 25-40 bass/baritone with Craven. Although Lily died by The Home Depot and pro- falsetto; Janet, 21-30, alto; years earlier, Archibald still duced by special arrangement Drowsy Chaperone, 35-50, grieves and sees the spirit of with Samuel French Inc. alto; Trix, any alto; and four his wife wandering the estate. ensemble players (two male, Mary is left to wander on her ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ two female) of any age own much of the time. auditions This show runs Nov. 4- Things change when she 20. Rehearsals will be 4-5 discovers a garden, which Open auditions for “The days a week until opening. was the pride of Lily but Drowsy Chaperone” are If cast, you must be or ordered locked by Archibald being held Friday at 6:30 become an HLT member. after her death. Soon Mary also uncovers CROSSWORD SOLUTION a closed door in the mansion that houses her invalid cousin Colin. Together they nurse the long neglected garden back to full bloom. As the garden thrives, so, too, do the children and, eventually, Archibald succumbs to its regenerative force. With songs that include “The House Upon the Hill,” “I Heard Someone Crying”and “Lily'’s Eyes,” you won’t want to miss this outstanding production. The show runs Aug.17 through Sept. 4. The special FirstNighters Preview, catered by Chef Mac of the Palms, is Aug. 17. Tickets for FirstNighters are $35; all other performances are $20. A command perform- ance benefiting the Highlands County Education Follow the news Foundation is Aug. 30. Contact the Highlands online on County school board for tick- www.twitter.com/thenewssun ets and information regarding www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 Page 11B ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT New Butler art on display at Couture’s Gallery Several new pieces of magazine covers and have been in many mag- azine and newspaper Articles. Legendary ‘Highwayman’ Couture’s has over 20 original paintings, including the new 2011 group of paintings, as artist’s work in gallery well as several older original works. Couture’s has the largest collection of Special to the News-Sun Butler’s paintings, giclees’ and limited edi- SEBRING — Couture’s Gallery will be tion prints in Central Florida. displaying several new paintings by Florida The public is invited to view the art during Highwayman Artist Robert Butler. regular Gallery hours, which are Monday to Butler is one of the original 26 Florida Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from Courtesy photo Highwaymen artists. He was inducted into the 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Winners of the Duffer’s Sports Grille Men’s Karaoke Kontest on July 30 were (from left) Florida Artists hall of Fame In 2004. The Gallery is at 2045 U.S. 27 North in Rex Nantz, third; Cam Martin, second; Robert Oliver, first; and Rooter Rush, second. Butler is best known for his portrayals of Sebring directly across from Lowe’s and just There was a tie for second place. Florida backwaters, the Everglades, and rural south of Home Depot. landscapes of Central Florida. His paintings Many of the new paintings are on the are on display in many corporate and private Gallery website at CouturesArt.com by click- Oliver wins Men’s Karaoke collections in the U.S. and around the world. ing on the featured artists icon on the home Butler’s paintings have graced numerous page. Kontest at Duffer’s

Special to the News-Sun between Cam Martin and at Duffer’s. Quilt Camp starts Wednesday SEBRING – Robert Rooter Rush, both of Duffer’s continues to offer Oliver, of Sebring, serenaded Sebring. They each scored great karaoke every the ladies Saturday night, 139 and received a $25 gift Thursday night with J & B at Kenilworth Lodge July 30, at Duffer’s Sports card. Martin sang “Let Me Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 Grille and won the Men’s Down Easy” by Billy a.m. and Southern Style Special to the News-Sun Karaoke Kontest. Currington. Rush donned a Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 SEBRING — Highlands Oliver grabbed the micro- green hat and black wig to a.m. Fridays. There is no County Quilt Guild is having phone and left the stage to hit sing his creative version of cover charge. its second annual Quilt the dance floor to sing and “Funky Cold Medina” by Bob Weed plays some cool Camp. On Wednesday, 35 move to the song “Treat Her Tone Loc. Third place win- oldies and hot country hits quilters will be sewing at the Like A Lady” by the ner was Rex Nantz, of from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. Kenilworth Lodge. Temptations. He reached out Sebring, who got the dancers Come try to answer some of The four-day event will to the audience and sang to moving when he sang his music, sports, movies, have two teachers, Karen every lady in the house. They “Copperhead Road” by Steve TV shows and a variety of Doughty and Sue Tharpe, were feeling his passion in Earle. He scored 137 and other trivia questions and who will instruct on two “fin- the song and the house went won a $10 gift card. win a prize. ished” quilts. “Granny Sue wild when he finished. Other contestants in the Maureen Hecox, a certi- Quilts” will be a vendor for It was a hard performance finals were Kris Wilson, fied line dancing instructor, supplies forgotten and non- to top but seven other con- Raul Rivera, Rayford offers free line dancing les- campers are invited to stop in testants gave it their best Rodriguez and Darrell sons from 6-9 p.m. every and shop Thursday and shot. It wasn’t easy for the Lormand. Each contestant Wednesday. She teaches Friday. The quilting days are judges who had to rate each auditioned either Thursday basic steps from 6-8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., singer based on tone, tech- or Friday to qualify for the then offers couples dance Thursday and Friday and Courtesy photo nique, rhythm, interpretation Saturday night finals. moves from 8-9 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (From left) Sue Tharpe and Karen Doughty will be camp and musicianship or stage J&B Karaoke provided the The Kolt 45 Band is a Saturday, Aug. 13. teachers. Barb Black is Quilt Camp director and in charge presentation. music. The judges were John three-piece band out of Polk of the ‘fun’ stuff. The lodge is a perfect host Oliver walked away with a and Cindy Lombardo, of County that will be playing for this annual event. The $100 cash prize for first Heartland Karaoke in some rock, country and great quilters are all local residents tions throughout the year. a November presentation and place. He scored 140 out of Sebring, and Mike Sanders, dance tunes from 9 p.m. to 1 who make quilts to benefit The group is currently work- about 70-plus will be given 150 possible points. There of Sebring who was a previ- a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. There many charitable organiza- ing on veterans’ lap quilts for to Veterans Hope Hospice. was a tie for second place ous karaoke contest winner is no cover charge.

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All workshops Cracker Trail Elementary Hill-Gustat Middle classes meet 12:30-4:30 5-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15. 3:30-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. p.m., at the SFCC SFCC is offering a work- Highlands Campus. shop on mastering Fred Wild Elementary Lake Placid Middle Students will learn to cre- QuickBooks accounting ate, format, save, and print software in August, at the 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16. 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16; basic spreadsheets, formu- SFCC Highlands Campus. 6th-grade orientation will be 4-5 p.m. las, and charts in Intro to “Introduction to Kindergarten Learning Center No schedules will be given out early. MS Excel 2010. The work- QuickBooks” will cover 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16. shop will meet Fridays, creating a new company Sept. 9 and 16. In file, working with lists, Sebring Middle Intermediate MS Excel making a chart of accounts, Lake Country Elementary 3:30-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. 2010, students will learn setting up items, and track- 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. more about sorting, filter- ing customers, sales, ven- ing, subtotals, and formu- dors, expenses and sales las. The workshop meets Lake Placid Elementary tax. The class meets Aug. Fridays, Sept. 23 and 30. 16 and 18, 7-9 p.m. The 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. HIGH SCHOOLS Intro to MS Word 2010 cost is $129.99. Avon Park High will help students become “Intermediate Memorial Elementary 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. more efficient in MS Word. QuickBooks” will focus on The workshop meets 5-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15. time tracking, setting up Fridays, Oct. 7 and 14. and using payroll, paying Lake Placid High In Cloud Graphics with liabilities and taxes, job Park Elementary 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. Sumo Paint students will costing, purchasing and 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16. Freshman orientation will be learn how to use the free, managing, inventory, build- cloud graphics software for 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11. ing inventory assemblies, photo correction and tracking sales of orders and Sun ‘N Lake Elementary enhancement and to merge back orders, your financial 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. Sebring High images, create presentation statements, working with 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. backgrounds, manipulate reports, integration with text, and enhance old docu- Woodlawn Elementary Freshman orientation will be Microsoft and Excel, ments. The class meets importing and exporting, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13. Fridays, Oct. 21 and 28. list information, and cus- Intro to MS Access 2010 tomizing QuickBooks. The will teach students to create class meets Aug. 23 and 25, Back-to-school checklist: supplies, tables, queries, reports and 7-9 p.m. The cost is forms in a database format. $129.99. The workshop meets To register for these Fridays, Nov. 11 and 18. workshops, call (863) 784- clothes, Social Security form These eight-hour work- 7405, 784-7134, or 784- shops meet 12:30-4:30 p.m. 7234. For more information If your son or daughter is minor children generally figuring out when the holi- The cost is $125 per work- Guest on any Corporate and a high school student turning continue until age 18, or 19 day break begins, don’t for- shop. Community Education pro- 18, you’ve probably spent Column if they’re still in high getto visit www.socialsecuri- Intro to MS PowerPoint gram, contact Lorrie Key at some time shopping for Esther Harris school. The only exception ty.gov/schoolofficials/. 2010 will teach students to (863) 784-703. 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Security Manager for Sebring. graphics, background SFCC campus or center. year, maybe even looking tions on what the student In that case, a separate appli- into colleges. and school official must do cation for benefits is If your young senior is to ensure that benefits con- required. collecting monthly Social tinue past the student’s 18th Social Security’s website HIGHLANDS LITTLE THEATRE PP; 5.542"; 10.5"; Security benefits, here’s one birthday. also includes: Black; 8/5,7,10; 0 0 0 1 0 7 9 2 more thing to add to your With the appropriate certi- — a downloadable version back-to-school checklist: to fication, Social Security gen- of the required Student’s make sure that Social erally does not stop benefits Statement Regarding School Security benefits continue until the month before the Attendance (Form SSA- beyond age 18, eligible stu- month the student turns 19, 1372) that must be complet- dents must obtain certifica- or the first month in which ed by the student, certified tion from school officials he or she is not a full-time by the school, and returned that they are still in high high school student, to Social Security; school and provide it to whichever is earlier. — answers to frequently Social Security. 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Special to the News-Sun Wednesdays, Aug. 24-Oct. 12, train, and stay cool. This class AVON PARK — South 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is meets Tuesday and Thursday, Florida Community College $76. Sept. 6-27, 10-11 a.m., at the Community Education is Digital Photography II will SFCC Highlands Campus offering classes this fall. help photographers take their Pool. The cost is $21. Basic Home Computer II pictures to the next level. In Register in Building B at will teach students how to this class, some of the major the Highlands Campus or any copy files and folders, use the areas being covered in-depth SFCC campus or center. desktop cleanup wizard, surf will be lighting, composition, Contact Community the internet, text layout, and and lenses. This class meets Education at 453-6661, 465- examine automatic updates. on Tuesdays, Aug. 23-Oct. 11, 5300, 773-2252, or 494-7500, The prerequisite for this class 5:30-7:30 p.m. and costs $76. ext. 7388 or by e-mailing is the Basic Home Computer I Lap Swimming is an excel- communityeducation@south- class. Class meets Tuesdays, lent way to exercise, cross florida.edu/. Aug. 30-Oct. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and costs $76. Beginning Keyboarding 101 is a course for students with no previous keyboarding SEBRING PEDIATRICS, LLC; 3.639"; experience. This course is an 4"; Black; 8/7/11; 0 0 0 1 0 8 1 0 overview of correct keyboard- ing technigues using alpha- betic and numeric keys on the computer. The student will learn the alpha-numeric com- puter keyboard, usage of cor- rect finger placement and techniques to increase their typing speed. This class will be held on Mondays, Aug. 22- Oct. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $80 and includes a book. Digital Photography I will teach students how to work with light elements, the histo- ry of the camera, patterns, and shapes. The class meets www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, August 7, 2011 Page 13B DIVERSIONS

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You may Wrestler, 58; Aug. 12: 73 Beginning neer 43 NYC Theater District 73 Muddy Waters genre site need to ask a friend to go George Hamilton, Actor, 74 Truck capacity 10 Tin star wearers discount booth 75 Deduction for waste 111 Regret over things with you again. 72; Aug. 11: Danny 76 Many a saga 11 Home of Odysseus 44 Experimental biofuel 81 Real card 112 Woolly mama Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. Bonaduce, Actor, 52. The worth of Man is reluctant to show his baby pictures face in wedding photos Dear Abby: I am a 40- There’s a need nationwide observers willing to regular- Eager eyes ings where our year-old man with a baby for volunteers to make this ly visit nursing home focused on the imaginations are face. It makes me appear program work. The ultimate patients to ensure they are plain board that invited to respond much younger than I am — goal is to have one volunteer properly cared for. Readers, my aunt had in can’t hold a can- so much so that I have been in each nursing home. After front of the dle to hiking in a this is important work. If carded when buying alcohol training is completed, volun- Sunday school forest and have a you are interested in volun- or lottery tickets. People children. In a very vista open up that teers spend eight to 16 hours teering, contact your local also seem to relate to me short time, she takes my breath a month visiting their social services agency, based on the age they per- transformed it into Pause And away. assigned nursing homes. Department of Aging or ceive me to be. Dear Abby a beautiful scene. Are we missing They talk with the residents search online for the word Consider Four months ago I grew a People would God’s flannel- and observe conditions. If “ombudsman” and the state Jan Merop beard, which makes me look wedding to be overweight, magically ‘stick’ graph? there’s a complaint, they in which you reside. more my age. I’m an actor, tattooed or have an unusual to the board and our imagi- Imagine a blank sky, like take it to their regional and in the past audiences hairdo. They’re so preoccu- nations would take off as the blank flannelgraph ombudsman for resolution. Dear Abby is written by Abigail had difficulty accepting me pied with how things will she expressively told us a board where my aunt Once residents get to Van Buren, also known as in certain roles because of look that they forget there Bible story. added white clouds, yellow know and trust you, they Jeanne Phillips, and was found- my youthful appearance. My are people, not mannequins Flannelgraph was this sun; or, lightening and will share wonderful life sto- ed by her mother, Pauline beard solved that problem. or puppets, involved. artistic storytelling medi- rain. Where the darker ries. Some of them have no Phillips. Write Dear Abby at My sister-in-law is getting You should not have to um. flannel would depict a one to talk to, no visitors or www.DearAbby.com. married this summer and shave your beard in order to Multi-media didn’t play night sky upon which stars family. A volunteer ombuds- insists I shave my beard for be an usher. Offer your sis- a part in our growing up and the moon would cling. man is the voice for those the ceremony and wedding ter-in-law a choice: Either years. Yet, we sat mesmer- But, God’s sky isn’t who have none, and helps to photos. I keep it well- you can remain as you are, ized as we waited, watched blank. He’s already created make each community a bet- FAIRMONT CIN- groomed, and it gives me or she can find someone else and listened for the story to a sky with all of this beau- ter place to live for all its EMA; 1.736"; more confidence when deal- to steer her guests to their come alive. ty as Psalm 19:1, NKJV, residents. 6"; Black; ing with people. I don’t seats. Do not be confronta- I would love to own a says, “The heavens declare The nursing homes like to 8/5/11 p/u; want to shave it. tional about it. The choice 0 0 0 1 0 7 5 5 flannelgraph set today to the glory of God; and the have volunteer ombudsmen My sister-in-law is recov- will be hers. tell stories to children. firmament shows His hand- visit their facilities because ering from cancer, and my Perhaps we do children an iwork.” they want to provide the best wife thinks I’ll look like a Dear Abby: You often injustice when we think The witness of creation care possible for their resi- jerk if I refuse to comply. advise readers who have the that only flashy, fast-paced squashes all excuses about dents. I’m not part of the wedding time to reach out and volun- material will hold their how this world came to be. — Jill in Van Buren, Ark. party, but I am the head teer. There’s a little-known interest. They would proba- And because of God’s Dear Jill: Forgive me if usher and will be in many of program in every state that bly love to spend unhurried order and design, we meet this seems cynical, but some the family photos. Is her was mandated by a 1978 time in a story that sticks him and his character when do and some don’t — which request appropriate? My amendment to the “Older to their imaginations like we let his story unfold and is exactly why it’s so impor- father-in-law has a beard, Americans Act.” It’s the the figures adhere to the astound us. tant that there are trained but he hasn’t been asked to Long Term Care board. Those flannelgraph sto- shave it. Ombudsman Program. Its Apply these thoughts to ries and the truths — Conflicted in Canada goal is to help assure that our day to day lives or expressed still stick to my Dear Conflicted: Your long-term care facility resi- even our vacation choices. mind and heart. God’s DR. LEE, IKE; letter reminds me of the dents live harmoniously and Technology and extracur- flannelgraph of beautiful 1.736"; 3"; ones I have printed about with dignity, feeling free to ricular activities keep us so pictures expresses the truth Black; 8/7,28; brides who don’t want any- voice complaints or concerns busy (even while desper- of who he is. Think of that 0 0 0 1 0 8 2 6 one associated with their without reprisal. ately trying to keep us con- the next time you gaze at nected) that we lose the the sky, put your toe in the quiet times where meaning- ocean, hike a mountain and ful conversations develop. find a tiny wild flower. Even our vacation choic- Embrace the worth of es can wear us out. As God’s pictures and let them much as I appreciate the be impressed upon your theme parks’ ability to wow soul. Selah. us; for me, it is too exhausting. Standing on Jan Merop of Sebring is a long lines to enter build- News-Sun correspondent. 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News-Sun Sunday, August 7, 2011 Labor of love ready to A Place Of Grace offer shelter

By JAN MEROP News-Sun correspondent SEBRING ith willing hands and hearts they Wcame to an unin- habitable building in need of lots of hard work and tender loving care. They brought the TLC along with skills of carpentry, electrical, plumb- ing, sheet rock hanging and finishing, tile setting, paint- ing, cabinetry, concrete fin- ishing, irrigation, sod, land- scaping and more too numer- ous to mention. “This place was built by the community,” agree John and Eileen Sala, Founders of Little Lambs, Inc., a national prison and teaching ministry with arms that reach out to the community with Bible studies, recovery classes, counseling and more. “Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to the donor community, trades people, businesses and volunteers. And thank God for sending them.”

One-of-a-kind Photos by KEN MEROP In this garden, the ladies of Grace Place will find a sanctuary of peace and reflection as well as a hands-on place of industry and productivity. Grace Place, where the grace of God will be dis- worked. Christian inmates upon played in every area of train- “God will be a large part release from prison. He ing and care, is Sebring’s of the recovery,” said Eileen. knew a bridge must be built one-of-a-kind nine-to-12- John recalled how the for- that connects the inmate to month intensive addiction mer founder of Teen the community. recovery program for ladies. Challenge, Dave Wilkerson, When he met and married It will be their home, their used to say that the Jesus Eileen their hearts burned school, their community. factor is what makes the dif- with a passion to bring Grace Place is not to be ference. Christ’s love and practical confused with a safe house John recalls when his teaching to those who are or a homeless shelter. world consisted of drugs, hurting because of substance The ladies who are accept- alcohol and crime from the abuse addictions and dys- ed into the program will age of 14 to 40. Only after function. have to complete a very he fell flat on his face over “My marrying Eileen was structured application and over again and reached an important part of the process, interviews, receive the point of desperation was vision coming true,” he said. medical clearance and show he finally determined to “This ministry works as a a sincere, desperate need to never live like this again. It partnership. We both had change. was then he looked up and skills and perceptions the “In other words,” said found his answer in Jesus other did not.” John, “they must indicate Christ. Along the way, the vision Still to be completed and tended by the residents will be a vegetable garden that will supply that they’ve had it and can’t John knows from experi- has been refined. Grace Place with fresh produce while fruit trees and berry bushes will add to the bounty. live the way they’ve been ence that you can make it The Salas spent five years living any more.” and wants to offer that same preparing and going to den at Grace Place where At the same time, each hope to others through Grace school accumulating contin- they will raise their own lady entering the program Place. uing education units in food – planting, processing, must knowingly and willing- addictions studies and many picking and preparing it,” ly accept that this is a A vision refined more years of counseling said Eileen. Christ-centered Bible pro- women. There are many aspects of gram. When John left prison, he “They just started to show abuse and addictions that They must be open to left with a vision that would up at our ministry headquar- will surface along the way as realize that this may be just include continued disciple- ters about six or seven years each lady interviews and is what they have always need- ship training for men and ago,” said Eileen. accepted into the program. ed knowing nothing else has women in prison and for The Salas began to see Throughout the 12-month that God was narrowing the program living at Grace vision. Place, they will learn how to “The ladies who came to live without using drugs and us could not conquer their alcohol and without thinking addiction without being and behaving in ways that removed from their environ- were adopted to sustain and ment,” Eileen said. support that lifestyle. The Salas continued train- “They will learn work ing and were equipped and principles and ethics, Several ladies will share this dorm room. Another room willing for such a task. responsibility to a boss, that sleeps two will be a place where a more mature lady Interestingly, the downturn money management, and a will mentor a younger one. in the economy became a host of job skills to social motivating factor as it skills,” said Eileen. allowed them to purchase the Different teachers, includ- work out practically in the rity in you.” Grace Place property at a ing Eileen and John and oth- lives of these precious needy One Grace Place rule is: fraction of the original cost. ers who are being trained, souls. “This is God’s house, not the “The only debt remaining will provide the instruction. “So here’s what I want streets. We will treat each is a $50,000 mortgage,” John A lot of encouragement will you to do, God helping other with respect…we are said. be offered along with uplift- you: Take your everyday, here to learn to deal with ing Christian music and ordinary life – your sleeping, things God’s way.” A work-study prayer. eating, going-to-work, and program There will be 24-hour walking-around life – and Open house accountability and supervi- place it before God as an Watch for a grand opening The candidates who come sion. One of two house offering. Embracing what that will take place in the into the program will have mothers will be present God does for you is the best fall to officially open the much to look forward to. throughout the nights and thing you can do for him. doors of Grace Place; and, “We have gleaned from during the days when classes Don’t become so well- extend a welcome to the other successful programs and training is going on. adjusted to your culture that community to this special and created curriculum and “Very few addicts have you fit into it without even home that will offer life- workbooks of our own,” said ever developed or have been thinking. Instead, fix your changing love, care and John. able to maintain a work ethic attention on God. You’ll be training for to up to ten Grace Place is also because the real boss is the changed from the inside out. ladies committed to life- equipped with an extensive object of their addiction Readily recognize what he change. video library and books to which makes life unmanage- wants from you, and quickly Contact the Salas at Little help each lady learn and able,” said John. respond to it. Unlike the cul- Lambs, Inc. at 710 S. develop skills in a variety of He cites Romans 12:1 and ture around you, always Eucalyptus Street. The office vocations. 2 from “The Message (The dragging you down to its number is 863-471-2626. John and Eileen Sala take a few moments to enjoy the beau- “As part of the work study Bible in Contemporary level of immaturity, God ty of the garden and think of the blessings it will bring to Grace Place residents. program, these ladies will Language)” as a perfect brings the best out of you, totally manage a large gar- description of how this will develops well-formed matu-