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HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN Monday, February 11, 2019 VOL. 100 | NO. 042 | $1.00 YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1919 An Edition Of The Sun APCI hiring process fell short regarding shooter By KIM LEATHERMAN and ALLEN appear to have been a high “The Department checks in accordance with MOODY priority not too long ago, attempts to attain job Florida Statutes.” STAFF WRITERS even by those who had a reference checks on all There are six vested interest in wanting candidates, but it is very “Mandatory” checks SEBRING — Zephen to know more about the common for former required by the Florida Xaver’s background has individual. employers to be unrespon- Department of Law become a focal point for When he applied sive or only respond with Enforcement for new hires: law enforcement, journal- for a job at Avon Park basic information, such Previous Employment; ists and a public struggling Correctional Institution in as dates of employment,” FCIC (Florida Crime to comprehend his actions September 2018, he listed said Patrick Manderfi eld, Information Center) on Jan. 23, when he shot three previous employers. press secretary for the Record; NCIC (National and killed fi ve people The Florida Department Florida Department Crime Information at the Sebring SunTrust of Corrections said it was of Corrections. “The Center) Record; Local Law FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PHOTO Bank, 1901 U.S. 27 South. unable to reach any of Department conducted But Xaver’s past doesn’t HIRING | 5A A sign at the Avon Park Correctional Institution. them. all required background Don’t be fooled by fake cops Sebring roars to the 20s By KIM LEATHERMAN STAFF WRITER Crowds, fair weather for 36th annual event LAKE PLACID — Most people are taught from the time they are toddlers to respect fi rst respond- ers. Elementary school fi eld trips to the fi re house and police station were the highlight of the FANSLER year as children watched in awe of the lights and held their hands over their ears at the sound of the sirens. However, there are a few bad apples who spoil the bunch. Recently, there have been victims of someone imper- sonating a policeman. Think it doesn’t happen in Highlands County? Think again. For example, Harrison Alexander Howes, 18, of Lake Placid, and a high school student has been arrested two times since Dec. 28 for impersonating an PHIL ATTINGER/STAFF offi cer. In the two case he was charged Ron Kullgren of Trevor City, Michigan, in the center, talks to Paul Thickey of La Crosse, Wisconsin, with multiple third-degree felonies. on the left, and John T. Nordhoff of Bloomington, Indiana, about his 1931 black and green Model Most people want to do the right thing A Ford Phaeton at Saturday’s Roaring 20s Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Sebring. and obey the law. It has been drilled into us since childhood to do what offi cers By PHIL ATTINGER didn’t disengage when you hit the say. That means when there are blue STAFF WRITER brakes. lights in the rear view mirror to pull over Freb Skubal of Sebring had his 1928 and await instruction. SEBRING — Some wore period Model A coupe. It once had a rumble However, with reports of “fake cops,” costumes, and some came with vintage seat. A previous owner said the only people are anxious about pulling cars. ones in his family who could fi t back over, especially women and especially All who went downtown Saturday to there were his grandchildren, and since at night. The Highlands News-Sun the Roaring 20s Arts and Crafts Festival he didn’t feel safe having them ride back decided to ask the experts in the had fun in the sun, of which there was there, he took out the seat and put in a fi eld, Lake Placid Police Chief James plenty. three-cubic-foot wood truck bed. Fansler, Sebring Police Department’s Ron Kullgren of Trevor City, Michigan, “It’s not a big payload,” Skubal said, Commander Curtis Hart and Highlands brought down one of his Model A Ford as he adjusted a couple of the fl ags he County Sheriff’s Offi ce Public cars this year, a black-fendered and had fanned out in a holder on the hood Information Offi cer Scott Dressel. green-body 1931 two-door Model A of his car. “I would encourage anyone who Phaeton, a four-passenger canvas top Bill and Linda Beck of Shelbyville, believes a law enforcement impostor is complete with cowl lights and both Indiana, had a replica of the 1925 Harry attempting to stop them to immediately fl oor and column throttle. Hooker Special — a bare-bones race car call 911,” Fansler said. “Do not stop! Kullgreen said the throttle on the built by a Texas oil magnate of the time Call 911 and inform dispatch of your column served as the fi rst ever cruise location. Try and give them a description control for the 40-hp engine, only it SEBRING | 6A of the vehicle attempting to conduct the stop. At that time, they will quickly be able to tell you if it is a legitimate law enforcement offi cer or not. If it is not a COPS | 2A Chateau Elan becoming ‘Seven — Sebring Raceway Hotel’ By MARC VALERO iconic raceway during the “Hairpin Turn” didn’t STAFF WRITER March 13–17 race week. help. Highlands News-Sun Jerry Neigh was also SEBRING — A new asked a few Sebring perplexed about the coat of blue paint is not residents what they “seven” in the new name the only thing new at thought of the new name and couldn’t provide an the Chateau Elan Hotel and what they believed answer for the meaning. and Conference Center the “Seven” signifi ed? “I am a race fan and overlooking Sebring Roy Loweke said he I have been out there a International Raceway. has attended some of few times, but I haven’t IMSA Properties and the shows at the Chateau been to any big races,” he Shaner Hotel Group an- Elan and has been to said. “I am more into dirt nounced recently that the three of the 12 Hours of tracks, but I do like cars.” Château Élan is currently Sebring races. IMSA Properties Vice undergoing rebranding “What is the seven President Rick Humphrey and will be operating for?” he asked. “Sebring explained, “As an in- as ‘Seven — Sebring Raceway Hotel that dependent property, Raceway Hotel’ by March. sounds good, but what is the importance of the This rebranding will the seven?” rebrand was necessary COURTESY PHOTO come just in time for To provide a hint, for us to showcase the guests and fans as they Highlands News-Sun The Château Élan will be operating as ‘Seven — Sebring Raceway Hotel’ by March. property’s individuality. descend on central noted the hotel is located The brand makeover Florida for a weekend near the racetrack. “Curve 7,” Loweke that Turn 7 is the Hairpin When you go there, it enables us to pay homage of racing as IMSA and “By the curve, yes,” replied. Turn. is beautiful. It is still nice to the property’s history, the World Endurance Loweke responded. News-Sun: Do you Nyah Bonhomme said though, she said. allowing guests to truly Championship (WEC) Highlands News-Sun: know the name of the the new name sounds Bonhomme couldn’t experience the property’s run world-class sports Do you know which curve? interesting, but not fancy guess what the “seven” car races on the curve? Loweke didn’t know anymore. meant and the hint of SEVEN | 6A Classifieds ......................B3-5 Local Sports ....................A7-8 Good morning To Comics ................NEWS WIRE Lottery ..............SPORTS WIRE Viewpoints ....................... A4 Duane May Highlands Health................ B1 Obituaries ........................ A6 Weather .............SPORTS WIRE facebook.com/ twitter.com/ Thanks for reading! newssun.com newssun TheNewsSun A2 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | February 11, 2019 www.highlandsnewssun.com should also have a badge COPS of their respected agency. Ask for it, we are happy Motorcycle rider called at fault FROM PAGE 1A to show it and make the legitimate offi cial, they person feel at ease. Be fa- will ask you to remain miliar with the uniforms By PHIL ATTINGER on the line and guide of local law enforcement STAFF WRITER offi cers/deputies to your agencies in the area. location as quickly as Are there patches on SEBRING — Police have possible.” the shoulder? Is there a found a motorcycle rider Hart said depending on name plate on the chest? at fault in the Wednesday the level of the person’s If the uniform leaves you wreck on U.S. 27 at disguise it could be hard wondering, it should be Hammock Road. to tell an imposter from a verifi ed and ask for more Crash reports from real cop. The perpetrator information.” the Sebring Police could have a uniform Dressel’s comments Department state that costume or a fake badge. coincide with Fansler’s. 75-year-old Earnest Evans He said turning on the “If you have already made an improper lane car’s fl ashers will let the stopped and are feeling change when he exited offi cer know that you are nervous ask for identi- AMVETS Post 2, just acknowledging him. fi cation” Dressel said. north of the intersection “Never pull over in a “Every deputy has an and crossed three lanes dark area or off the side identifi cation card. Ours as he turned south on the PHIL ATTINGER/STAFF of the road if you think an say ‘Highlands County highway. Sebring police gather around a wrecked Honda GoldWing trike-conversion motorcycle after it unmarked car is suspi- Sheriff’s Offi ce’ and has He was transported to was hit from behind by a red vintage GMC Jimmy, at right, at 4 p.m.

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