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C M Y K www.newssun.com Creative family cooking Contest features culinary creations by (and for) families PAGE B10 NEWS-SUN A powerful showing Highlands County’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1927 TriPower team brings home 4 medals from IronKids nationals SPORTS, 1B Wednesday-Thursday, September 4-5, 2013 Volume 94/Number 106 | 50 cents SiriusXm purchases Agero By BARRY FOSTER Satellite radio leader reportedly ny’s core values of delivering News-Sun correspondent safety, leveraging technology SEBRING — It is held out paying $530 million for company, and staying focused on pro- as the crown jewel of viding innovative solutions achievement of the Highlands which has Sebring branch for users and providers of County Industrial mobile services.” Development Plaza became the southern heart of Highlands County. Both names are displayed Authority/Economic hub of communications for It was in 2011 that Cross on the front of the building at Development Commission’s drivers in distress who need- Country Automotive Services the company’s current loca- effort to bring business to the ed help at the turn of the mil- announced its transition to tion. area. lennium. their new brand name, Agero, A new name may go up Katara Simmons/News-Sun Once known as Cross Using OnStar or similar and its accompanying tagline soon. The firm reportedly has Agero, formerly known as Cross Country, may have a new Country, the location in the systems, motorists could “Safe. Smart. Driven.” was been bought lock, stock and name on the building in south Sebring after the company old Walmart store in the press a button and be con- developed as an international was recently purchased by SiriusXM. DeSoto Square Shopping nected to an operator in the brand to “reflect the compa- See AGERO, A4 2 found Hammock hydrology EDC dead makes inside another home pitch for HCSO says appparent funding murder/suicide Asks commission By PHIL ATTINGER [email protected] for half of last SEBRING — Sheriff’s year’s budget deputies are investigating what is being listed as a By BARRY FOSTER murder/suicide for now. News-Sun correspondent Identification of the vic- SEBRING — The Highlands tims is being withheld pend- County Industrial Development ing notification of next of Authority/Economic Development kin. Commission has come back to the Highlands County Katara Simmons/News-Sun county commission with yet another Communications Center Cypress trees need both wet and dry conditions to thrive. Here their grandeur is reflected in the proposal to secure additional funding received a 911 call Tuesday Cypress Swamp of Highlands Hammock State Park. for their programs. morning from a man stating It came at the end of Tuesday’s he had killed his wife and commission session when was going to kill himself. Highlands Hammock a key Commissioner Greg Harris made the Deputies arrived at 3407 presentation to give Baxter Ave. in Sebring — the IDA/EDC half of just off DeSoto Road — but last year’s funding couldn’t get an answer at the part of Ridge’s water system amount. door. By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY watershed to the west. That would mean The Highlands County [email protected] To the east, water drains that commissioners Sheriff’s Office sent its SEBRING — Central Florida through Lake Istokpoga and would agree to giving Crisis Negotiation Team and may seem flat and boring, what the IDA/EDC SWAT Team to attempt to Lake Okeechobee into the Harris with its wide open spaces $108,000. As part of contact the caller, but they Everglades. stretching out to the horizon, the proposal, the economic develop- also had no success. To the west, water drains to broken only by an occasional ment group would agree to raise the Deputies then got assis- the Gulf Coast and enters the oak, pine or cabbage palm. Charlotte Harbor Estuary. other half, another $108,000. But Lake Wales Ridge runs “Then in six months we could eval- See HCSO, A6 Highlands Hammock State north to south through Park occupies an essential niche uate if our investment was worth it, Highlands County. Its relative in this complicated water envi- and if not, they could start working on elevation forms undulating ronment. In turn, the park itself an exit strategy,” Harris said. hills, connects lakes and creates Katara Simmons/News-Sun Commissioner Don Elwell said he is unique. A mix of old-forest stunning landscapes, as well as Ranger Steven Dale has been would consider the idea and take it up hardwood and swamp with Highlands Hammock State Park two major catchment basins — more fully at Thursday night’s budget areas of blue jay scrub and manager since 2011. ‘I feel the Kissimmee River watershed very fortunate to be in God’s Some T-storms to its east and the Peace River See HIGHLANDS, A5 place here,’ he says. See EDC, A4 High 92 Low 75 Details, A10 Index Father missing 35 years Celebrations B8 Classifieds A7 Clubs B6 reunited with his family Crossword Puzzle B9 By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY but of indeterminate age, he was weathered Dear Abby B9 News-Sun correspondent and Spanish speaking. The hospital staff Editorial & Opinion A3 LAKE PLACID — This story is about a thought he must be a migrant farm worker. happy ending still shrouded with mystery, He had no idea of his name, where and Friends & Neighbors B8 born in the agricultural fields and orange when he was born, or what he’d been doing Sudoku Puzzle B9 groves of Florida. through the years. The staff called him Don What’s Cooking B10 The part that is known began at Florida Jose. Hospital’s Lake Placid campus some time He recovered, but when the hospital Christopher Tuffley/News-Sun Juana Ovalle-Gracia, 51, reunites with her father ago. attempted to discharge him, they discov- Sebastian Orvelle , 87. The staff at Florida Hospital Lake A man was admitted (for undisclosed ered he had nowhere to go and was in no Placid spent weeks finding his family, because Ovalle reasons due to the HIPPA Act) who had no had no memory of who he was. It turned out he had 0790994 01001 idea of who he was. Small, slender, older, See MISSING, A6 been missing for 35 years. Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com WAUCHULA STATE BANK/Cheryl Hen; 11.25"; 1.5"; Black plus three; process, low down front strip; 0 0 0 3 2 0 5 4 C M Y K Page A2 News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, September 4, 2013 www.newssun.com Community Briefs ‘Blessings’ luncheon office of H.A.L.L.O., 112 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the planned for Sept. 11 Medical Center Ave. Guest Bert J. Harris Jr. speaker is Belinda Wright, Agricultural Civic Center in SEBRING – The Annual CNA/HHA, Sunshine the O.S.” Sam” Polston Blessing of the Businesses Ambassador with ACE Auditorium. luncheon will be held on Homecare. Register early by calling Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Wright will demonstrate the extension office at 402- Sebring Civic Center on “Music in Motion.” Joining 6540. Save the date also for Lake Jackson. This event is Wright will be Carol Kelly, the Master Gardener Plant designed to bring our com- MSEd., RN, also from ACE Sale on Nov. 9. munity businesses, levels of Homecare. Kelly has been government, non-profit with ACE Homecare for 6.5 Galvano, Pigman to services and ministries years as an RN supervisor speak at LP together under God’s of the private services, tele- chamber lunch umbrella for a time of fel- monitor nurse, educator, lowship, prayer and unifica- and currently working with LAKE PLACID – tion. Mayor George community outreach. Kelly Greater Lake Placid Hensley has once again has a special interest in Chamber of Commerce spearheaded this effort wellness, healthy lifestyle, Membership Luncheon will along with a team of dedi- music, dance, and take place on Wednesday, cated individuals that have exercise. Sept. 11 at the Lake Placid Katara Simmons/News-Sun committed to presenting an Refreshments will be Camp & Conference Center, The Avon Park Bandstand has long been merely a decoration in downtown Avon Park, but edifying and enjoyable served. 2665 Placid View Drive. a new musical series starting soon will put the structure back into play as it was intended experience for all. The group is sponsored — a stage for local musicians. State Senator Bill Galvano The doors will open at by Handicapped Americans will be the guest 11:30 a.m. and lunch will Love of Life Organization. speaker. State be served following a Color For other information call Representative Cary Bandstand to be center Guard presentation, pledge Deanna Pieretti at 385- Pigman will share some and prayer. Pastor George 1196, email experiences from his recent Hall will serve as the mas- [email protected] deployment in Kuwait. of AP concert series ter of ceremonies and Judge or write to H.A.L.L.O., P.O. Cost is $10 per person. Angela Cowden is sched- Box 7082, Sebring, FL RSVP the chamber on or uled as the keynote speaker. 33872. On FaceBook look By BARRY FOSTER live at 6 p.m. on the historic before Thursday to cham- Special music will be pre- for at Handicapped News-Sun correspondent We thought it Bandstand on the Mile-Long [email protected] or call 465- sented by Hall and Devon Americans Love of Life AVON PARK — The Mall in the City of Charm. 4331. Luncheon is open to would be a great Donaldson and the program Organization. iconic Avon Park Bandstand “That’s what it was made chamber members and their will conclude with Pastor once again will be alive with way to spark some for,” Flowers said of having guests only.