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Last-minute gift ideas for the food lover in NEWS-SUN your life Highlands County’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1927 LIVING, B12 Sunday, December 22, 2013 Volume 94/Number 152 | 75 cents Best of the county Think hard before giving pet as a gift Corley, Whittington lead Humane Society: Not like a sweater you can just return All-County volleyball By BARRY FOSTER don’t like it.” PORTS S , B1 News-Sun correspondent She said that, although it can be a SEBRING — If you’re thinking of good idea to get a pet as a Christmas getting or giving a puppy dog or a kitty gift, it needs to be a well-thought-out cat as a Christmas present this year- process. The celebrations surrounding officials of the Humane Society would the holiday can be a very busy time, Crystal Lake like to offer a bit of advice. which can be confusing and stressful “People need to remember that get- for a puppy or kitten. ting a pet is a 10-year obligation,” said “There’s so much commotion going garbage may Humane Society of Highlands County on with people opening presents, and all President Judy Spiegel. “This is not like be costly for a sweater you can just return if you See GIFT, A5 Avon Park By PHIL ATTINGER Nyhan [email protected] AVON PARK — If the city brings in Crystal Lake on Monday, it may have some garbage to handle — liter- leaving ally. Crystal Lake Golf Club is on the agenda for final public hearing and annexation vote on Monday. It’s the Chamber end result of an agreement with city had with the owner of the 55-and- older manufactured home park upon position buying the park’s water utility in 2010. However, the city will also have to Announced his work out how soon it can take over resignation Friday hauling garbage for residents. Currently, as an unincorporated By BARRY FOSTER News-Sun correspondent See CRYSTAL, A6 SEBRING – In a surprise move, Steve Nyhan announced his resignation as CEO and president of the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce Friday afternoon. Lake Jackson “As many people are aware, I had some health issues this past channel year,” Nyhan said. “This is a very demanding position, so I have Katara Simmons/News-Sun decided to take a project may Ten-month-old Bronson Rhodes-Stephenson isn’t sure what to think about his visit with Santa on Saturday at the Circle in Sebring. less demanding take a while one.” Nyhan took the reins of the organ- By BARRY FOSTER ization in August News-Sun correspondent Last-minute requests of last year, leav- SEBRING – Earlier this year it ing his post as Nyhan was revealed that officials of the director of market- Florida Department of Lunch with ing and public information officer Transportation would help to under- for Highlands Regional Medical write a project to dredge out the Santa a treat Center. channel under U.S. 27 linking Lake During his brief tenure, Nyhan Jackson and Little Lake Jackson. ... for most was particularly proud of his work However, the tentative five-year in re-opening the Sebring work program revealed to Highlands By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Chamber of Commerce location in County commissioners last week [email protected] downtown Sebring. shows it may be a while before any SEBRING — Saturday “Making sure the downtown actual work is done. brought the sun, smiles and office was viable again, that was Florida Department of Santa to Circle Park in Sebring really important,” he said. Transportation Governmental Affairs ... although not smiles for all. “Downtown is absolutely a beau- Officer Zachary Burch made the It was the final Lunch with tiful location – when you look announcement last month at the Santa before the big guy gets out, there is a park in front of recent Legislative Delegation meet- to work this Christmas, and Katara Simmons/News-Sun you. It’s on the Circle; it’s ing at the Highlands County while most of the kids were Jordan, 3, and Johnny Coston, 1, enjoy Lunch with Santa on absolutely fantastic.” Government Center. more than happy to see him, Saturday at Circle Park in Sebring. Additionally, Nyhan said due to Burch and a number of area resi- there were a few tears of fear the layout of the office there, he dents had a meeting at the bridge from the little ones who Saturday. The traditional Rhodes-Stephenson was a little had more opportunity to deal with and discussed a citizens’ request to weren’t too familiar with old PB&J sandwich was topped overwhelmed with all the stuff the people who came in at the make the channel navigable. Burch St. Nick. with giant marshmallows, on the sandwich, but took sev- downtown location and get their indicated that the FDOT’s biggest Santa handed out the “ulti- green and red sprinkles, eral bites to please his mommy direct feedback. mate peanut butter and jelly gummy bears and more. See DREDGING, A5 sandwiches” to attendees Five-year-old Madden See LUNCH, A6 See NYHAN, A5

Index Help wanted Business B5 HAL’s Art Uncorked artist help give Bell ringers still Classifieds A9 needed for Crossword Puzzle B11 Salvation Army Palms residents a colorful Christmas Dear Abby B11 INSIDE ON A3 Editorial & Opinion A4 By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Art Uncorked classes. [email protected] Art Uncorked has become a Samantha Horoscope B11 SEBRING — Residents of Gholar/ huge hit in the community News Sun Obituaries A8 The Palms of Sebring have since its debut in 2012. Palms of Outdoors B6 something to smile about this Hundreds of participants have Sebring res- holiday season and days to idents look Sudoku Puzzle B11 created their very own master- over dozens come after a generous donation pieces, but the popularity of the Sports B1 Warm of paintings was distributed to several resi- classes and collection of per- donated by High 84 dents Friday morning. sonal artwork has left many HAL’s Art The Highlands Art League Uncorked Low 63 participants with little wall (HAL) donated approximately participants Friday. 0990994 01007 Details, A12 30 paintings from its popular See ART, A5 Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page A2 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 22, 2013 www.newssun.com School board against removing alcohol setbacks in LP

By PHIL ATTINGER such businesses may not be located setbacks severely limit, if not elimi- municipality sets its own setback school board that he believed the [email protected] within 800 feet of a school or nate, the prospect of setting up a bar requirement. state requirement was a minimum SEBRING — Lake Placid wants church. in the town. Board member Donna Howerton of 500 feet, although he could not to remove all setback requirements Brantley said the town require- Board member Jan Shoop, stating said she had a problem with accept- confirm that at Tuesday’s meeting. on how far bars and liquor stores ment, at one time, was measured she could see the town council’s ing a zero boundary, without know- Brantley said if the town council need to be from schools and church- “as the crow flies” but now is meas- point, still seconded Brantley’s ing the setbacks for Sebring or accepted that distance, they would es inside the city limits. ured in walking distance, door to motion against removing setbacks. Avon Park. Calls to Sebring and have more luck permitting bars than The School Board of Highlands door, which would allow businesses In contrast, the county require- Avon Park city staff were not the 800-foot minimum. County thinks that’s a bad idea and to be closer than a direct 800-foot ment is 1,500 feet minimum, returned Friday afternoon. Andy Tuck said any action the voted Tuesday to say so to the Lake line. according to the Highlands County School Board Attorney John school board would take wouldn’t Placid Town Council. He said the town council is argu- Land Development Regulations. McClure said Sebring has allowed affect Lake Placid’s policy, but just Board member Bill Brantley, who ing that Lake Placid is such a small Florida Statute 562.45(2)a has a alcohol sales in the downtown area give the school board’s opinion. lives in Lake Placid, said the town’s municipality with so many schools 500-foot setback from a school with a special use/event permit, “Lake Placid (Town Council) will alcohol ordinance currently states and churches in the city limits that property, unless the county or despite setbacks. He also told the do what they want,” Tuck said. Another arrest made in convenience store robbery

By PHIL ATTINGER reports, the and both a gold necklace [email protected] robbery and religious bead necklace SEBRING — Deputies took place from her neck — valued at have made a second arrest at 11:20 more than $2,500, reports in the M & H Convenience a.m. Dec. 9 said. Store robbery on Dec. 9. at the Deputies identified Heriberto Ernesto Torres M&H Huertes from surveillance de Jongh, 38, of 5119 Store, video at the Circle K at Granada Blvd. Apt. 2 in de Jongh 2532 3030 U.S. 27 S. in Sebring, Sebring has been charged County where a man tried to cash with robbery and false Road 17 S. in the stolen Lottery tickets. imprisonment. He was in Avon Reports did not state how booked into the Highlands Park. deputies found Torres de County Jail on Friday after- Holding Jongh. Phil Attinger/News-Sun noon. a knife to The investigation is still Avon Park firefighters, Santa and stuffing: He joins fellow defendant the open. Anyone who has police and volunteers plate up smoked up turkey, green Mariano Rios Huertes, 42, cashier’s information is asked to con- beans, dressing and mashed Community Feast of 113 Shannon Way in Huertes head, they tact Detective Jason potatoes for a crowd of hun- Sebring, who was arrested took less Mulligan at 863-253-1266 gry diners at Friday’s annu- on Dec. 14 and charged than $100 in cash from the or contact Heartland al Avon Park Community draws a crowd in AP with robbery with a deadly register, several Florida CrimeStoppers at 1800- Feast. Serving at mid-meal were (from left) Firefighter weapon and false imprison- Lottery scratch-off tickets, 226-TIPS (8477) or Jonathan Prevatte, Public ment and is in the some loose change, several www.heartlandcrimestop- Safety Director Jason Lister, Highlands County Jail in $1 and $5 bills that weren’t pers.com to leave an anony- Firefighter Anthony Gaines lieu of $60,000 bond. in the cash register, several mous tip and be eligible for (in back) and David Brunns, According to arrest packs of Newport cigarettes a cash reward. a volunteer from the Hotel Jacaranda staff. Meanwhile, Vanessa Serrano, 7 (left) and her little sister, Estafany, 6, were telling Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; above lottery social security; along with dozens of other 0 0 0 3 4 0 9 6 children at Friday’s Avon Park Community Feast. Santa said he enjoyed wav- ing at everyone from atop the Avon Park Fire Department ladder truck during the Christmas parade Dec. 18 2 5 9 24 34 40 x:5 on Dec. 2, but he loves get- ting to talk to children one- Lottery Next jackpot $2 million on-one a lot more. Gift Dec. 14 13 15 22 38 43 49 x:5 requests were extensive this Center Dec. 11 2 33 38 51 52 53 x:5 year, ranging from tablet computers to X-Box game systems. Santa said his Dec. 20 11 18 23 26 34 Dec. 20 (n) 1614 elves work overtime each Dec. 19 2 10 26 27 33 Dec. 20 (d) 8562 year to fill gift requests. Dec. 18 8 14 16 20 27 Dec. 19 (n) 8877 Dec. 17 3 6 18 19 36 Dec. 19 (d) 4980

Dec. 20 2 3 15 35 5 Dec. 20 (n) 3 21 Community Briefs Dec. 17 18 37 39 42 15 Dec. 20 (d) 0 17 Nov. 13 12 32 38 42 17 Dec. 19 (n) 2 41 Read, listen, chat at Church is at 1178 Lakeview Dec. 10 1 20 40 43 13 Dec. 19 (d) 3 22 Scribes Night Out Drive (across from Sherwin Williams Paint Store). Dec. 18 7 24 37 39 40 PB: 1 SEBRING – Today’s Pastor Sharon Door will Next jackpot $60 million Scribes Night Out meeting lead the service with Holy Dec. 14 14 25 32 33 41 PB: 34 will be moderated by hostess Communion. Attend this Dec. 11 1 10 13 18 19 PB: 27 Carolyn Henderson. All per- Question: service to remember the sons attending will be asked serviceman and pray for Dec. 20 3 4 31 49 57 MB: 6 x2 Should the county com- to recall their most memo- those that are serving around Next jackpot $22 million mission consider priva- the world. rable Christmas, or the best Dec. 17 Sunday’s worship and 8 14 17 20 39 MB: 7 x4 Christmas present they ever tizing the EMS system Dec. 13 19 24 26 27 70 MB: 12 x2 Communion service will be gave or received. for Highlands County? For several years, SNO, led by Deacon Dave an informal gathering of Thorensen. local writers and would-be Yes writers, has been reading Sebring Village has KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery nursing; portions of their published luminaries % 0 0 0 3 4 2 9 9 and unpublished poems, 67.4 plays, fiction, non-fiction SEBRING – Sebring and other kinds of literary No Village at 4343 Schumacher efforts. It all takes place at 6 Road (behind Walmart) will p.m. on the second and again have its Luminaries fourth Sundays of each 32.6% Lights for all to enjoy start- month at Brewster’s Coffee ing at 6 p.m. today and pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 3 House, just south of Home Next question: Monday. Not only will guests enjoy the lights Depot at 2191 U.S. 27 Is Christmas your North. and decorated homes, they “We’re now hoping to favorite holiday? can see Santa and his Elves attract more residents from and enjoy the Christmas car- the Lake Placid area to Total votes: 1,855 oling sung by residents. attend our sessions spotlight- Poll open through Friday. Grief support offered ing the joy and importance Make your voice heard at of writing in our lives,” said AVON PARK – If you or Art Lefkowitz, SNO facilita- www.newssun.com someone you know has lost tor. a child recently, and you “Readers will not be aren’t feeling “up” to the judged nor is it a ‘how-to- Atonement plans holiday season, join in for a write’ affair. We offer a plat- Christmas Eve six- to 12-week support form for local writers to group. Learn practical, share their work.” service healthy techniques to cope Brewster’s owner, Bruce with the holidays and loss in SEBRING – Atonement Rogers, has opened his doors general. You are not alone. Lutheran Church will hold a to SNO at no charge, but a Help is available now. Christmas Eve Candlelight variety of refreshments will There is no cost. Service with Holy be on sale. Folks age 18 and The group meets at 6 p.m. Communion at 6 p.m. Dec. older are welcome to attend. Mondays. Day and time may 24. Contact Lefkowitz at 385- be flexible. Contact Sandra Atonement Lutheran 1554. Billings at 453-4161. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 22, 2013 Page A3

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Katara Simmons/News-Sun The King family makes Christmas decorating a ‘family thing’ and starts putting up lights around Halloween. They use over 25,000 lights to decorate their six-acre property on Northern Boulevard in Lake Placid. According to Robert King (left), they have a long tradi- tion of putting up lights, but this year was more meaningful after his dad Richard (center) underwent a triple bypass in May 2012. A photo in Friday’s News-Sun was incorrectly identified as being the King’s home. The News-Sun apologizes for the error. Salvation Army: Bell ringers still needed

By BARRY FOSTER number of bell ringers has lower than last year’s News-Sun correspondent climbed by about 20 percent Christmas season. And, SEBRING — While shop- this year with a lot more unlike other larger areas, pers are making their last- individuals volunteering to there have been no special minute rounds, officials of don the aprons and ring the presents dropped in local the Salvation Army of bells for three-hour shifts. kettles. Highlands County have indi- However, he said, filling Last week, officials cated they also could use a spots at locations in Avon reported that someone Christmas present from local Park has been particularly dropped a diamond ring in a residents. challenging this season for South Florida kettle. The The local service organi- some reason. ring, valued at $3,500, was zation is looking for the gift Although the number of donated anonymously at a of time. Salvation Army bell ringers is up this season, Publix in southwest Miami- Major Bruce Stefanik said the drive has been truncated Dade County. there still are slots open for due to the late arrival of Attached was a handwrit- those who would like to Thanksgiving in November. ten note saying, “Please con- stand a shift ringing the bell “We started about $10,000 tinue your good work caring at one of the traditional red in the hole because for the needy in God’s kettles. Christmas comes a week name.” “We have a lot of loca- quicker this year,” he said. “We haven’t gotten any- tions and times that still are Despite the additional par- thing like that here,” open,” he said. “Especially ticipation by volunteers, Stefanik said. on Christmas Eve.” early tallies show that dona- Call 385-7548 to volun- Stefanik indicated the tions so far are running a bit teer as a bell ringer. HCSO adds new K-9 member

Special to the News-Sun make it official. work. These gentle, smelly, SEBRING – Thanks to the Bud made his debut last soft, cuddly dogs save the generosity of the members of Saturday at the Lake Placid lives of many missing chil- American Legion Post 74 in Christmas Parade where he dren and elder persons Sebring, the Highlands was quite a hit with all the throughout Florida; they find County Sheriff’s Office has spectators. “We weren’t sure bad guys and are a tremen- added a new member to the how he would react to all the dous partner to law enforce- K-9 Unit. Bud is a blood- people and the noises, but he ment. We are thankful to the hound, 11 weeks old, and did great, and made it American Legion and com- will be replacing Sarge, who through the whole parade mit that Deputy Gunn will was recently retired. route,” Gunn said. work hard with Bud and Bud and Sarge have the Benton was grateful for carry on the same tradition same father, so expectations the donation from the as Sarge.” are high for this new puppy, American Legion that made Bud got his name after according to Nell Hays, the purchase of this dog pos- retired Colonel George HCSO public information sible. “With their financial “Bud” Day, a Medal of officer. Deputy Wayne Gunn, support, Sarge was able to Honor recipient who died Sarge’s former partner, has retire and Bud is coming to this year at the age of 88. been assigned to Bud and will work with him through the training process as well CENTRAL SECURITY; 3.639"; 3"; Black plus three; as being his full-time part- process, main A #15 (new); 0 0 0 3 4 4 8 4 ner. Commander Wayne Arnado, 1st Vice- Commander Jo Adamson, Sergeant-at-Arms Joe Costello and Chaplain Calvin Workman, represent- ing American Legion Post 74, and Commander Randy Sallis of the Sons of the American Legion Post 74 met with Sheriff Susan Benton and Gunn at the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office on Friday morning to

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ANOTHER VIEWPOINT Cellphone ban shouldn’t be cleared for takeoff

now in airport lobbies — TODAY’S LETTERS he Federal babbling about last night’s Communicat love life, next week’s ions schedule, arguments with LETTERS POLICY TCommission pro- spouses — it’s not hard to Make sure to sign your posal to end the see why the FCC shouldn’t allow cellphone conversa- letter and include your ban on in-flight tions on airplanes,” address and phone num- cellphone use on Alexander intoned. ber. Anonymous letters Nothing like using the will be automatically airplanes has trig- rejected. gered the usual hammer of a federal law to kill a gnat. Please keep your let- ters to a maximum of 400 “the sky is When Alexander and words. We have to make falling” response Feinstein get done policing room for everybody. conversation, perhaps they from some con- Letters of local concern will move on to ban more gressional repre- take priority. pressing in-flight annoy- Send your letter to sentatives who are ances. What about that 2227 U.S. 27 South, now racing to squalling youngsters up by Sebring, FL 33870; drop the bulkhead? And who their bill-making it off at the same actually has a right to the machines to avert address; fax 385-1954; armrest? the catastrophe. or e-mail editor@news- Maybe the first question What is retirement? sun.com. Alexander and Feinstein or not I want the bacon burg- varying abilities and inter- The FCC is proposing er or chicken wrap, their 45- ests. Each child’s learning is To make sure the edi- should ask is: Do we really Editor: the end of the 22-year-old minute lunch break is down significantly influenced by torial pages arenʼt domi- need another law? It might After 25-30 years in the ban for a simple reason: to 31 minutes, but don’t for- the experiences he or she nated by the same writ- be instructive for them to factory, store, shop or mill, I Technology has improved get, we are entitled (plus we brings to the educational ers, letters are limited to look at airlines in the have finally made it to para- and cellphones pose no get our senior citizen dis- environment. Enrolling your two per month and a Middle East where most dise, i.e. Florida. Now this threat to aviation equip- count). child in an educational pro- guest column can be allow voice calls, or ment. gives me a whole bunch of Moving on to the high- gram gives the child the submitted once every Europe and Asia where As FCC chairman Tom entitlements that I have light of the day – Early Bird ability to work cooperative- three months. some airlines permit it. Wheeler put it, “When the worked for. They are (1) Special – I rush out to yet ly, grow, learn, and interact Opinions expressed in Despite the warnings of rationale for the rule does- sleep late ... but of course I another restaurant for the with other children on their letters or columns are “air rage” between passen- n’t exist, the rule shouldn’t still get up at 5 a.m. and put evening meal. I go early so level in a safe and creative solely the opinion of that exist.” gers if voice calls are on my darkest clothes and that I can get back home and atmosphere. author and not necessar- The FCC’s 3-2 vote to allowed, the experience of walk the neighborhood terri- in my pajamas for early There are a variety of ily the opinion of the staff look at ending the ban those foreign airlines indi- fying the younger people evening TV and then off to services and programs that or editors of the News- immediately triggered cates that does not happen. that are going to work and bed because I have to get up help fund families in our Sun. All items will run on opposition. The The Telecommunication can’t see me in the dark. It’s at 5 a.m. and put on my dark community. It is important a first-come basis as Department of Industry Association said like driving through a mine- clothes, etc., etc., etc. Ah, that parents take full advan- space permits, although Transportation said it that in countries that allow field. My next entitlement is retirement, if the shoe fits, tage of funding provided by more timely ones could would consider a ban on phone use, calls typically that at exactly 8 a.m. I go to wear it. If not, I’m just put- the local Early Learning be moved up. in-flight calls; the nation’s last one or two minutes and a fast food restaurant and sit ting you on. Coalition of the Florida’s We believe your view- largest flight attendant only a handful of people until 9:30 with the same Hal Graves Heartland, so their child may points are just as impor- union warned the change make them at the same group of people telling the Sebring acquire as much knowledge tant as any community could lead to fights time. Many of the calls same stories every day. Now as possible before entering leader or government between passengers and — involve checking voicemail the next scheduled event is The importance of kindergarten. The teacher as official, so consider this a wonder of wonders — with no speaking by the noon (the time is important) an early start well as the parent will dis- personal invitation to get Republican Sen. Lamar passenger, the association when I again go to the same preschool program cover the child’s weaknesses your two cents in. The Alexander and Democrat said. or different restaurant for and strengths they may have News-Sun has a long Dianne Feinstein bridged That’s not exactly a cri- lunch. The time is important Editor: and how to work on target history of encouraging the partisan aisle to pro- sis that needs a federal law because that is also the time The importance of an areas needed for their child’s public discussion pose a “Commercial Flight to cure it. Congress and the when the working people early start preschool educa- development. This is why an through letters, guest Courtesy Act” that would DOT should let airlines come for lunch and they tional programs plays a early start is imperative. columns, and Readerʼs ban voice-conversations in- handle the voice-call situa- have only 45 minutes to eat. major role in the lives of Evelyn Lunsford Response question- flight but allow texting and tion as they see fit. Now most of the working young children. It gives Director naires. Providing this email. people are 13th or 14th in them a greater learning Tiny Angels Learning forum for our readers is a “When you stop and An editorial from the Journal line behind us retirees and advantage. Children learn at Center pleasure, not an obliga- think about what we hear Times of Racine, Wisc. by the time I decide whether different rates and have Sebring tion. A few ideas about what to give for politicians for Christmas

Christmas is the time of But I don’t have time to do To the Democrats in as candidates and then is readers. There is nothing I year for giving, right? We’re the honest research required Laura’s Washington, along with the puzzled when they lose? The could possibly give you to encouraged to look for ways to make sure their gifts are Look civics class I would give party needs to make up its express the appreciation I to give to our fellow man. To appropriate, though both Laura Ware them … well, that’s tough, mind on where it’s going and feel for each and every one think of someone besides governing bodies have done since lately they seem to get be prepared to pay the price of you. Whether you agree ourselves, right? things that makes one at least years, I’m not entirely con- whatever they want. of that decision, especially if with me or not, write to me Well, I’ve been giving consider coal in their stock- vinced he knows what’s in it. Obamacare? They got it. A they continue down the path or just silently read, you are some thought about what I ings. (Hint: when you make For that matter, I think I budget that increases spend- of Democrat Lite. precious. Thank you from the would give certain people if I it harder for voters to attend would send the president and ing and revenue and puts off Stepping away from poli- bottom of my grateful heart had the capability. Most of and/or speak up at meetings, Congress back to Civics 101 cuts to a nebulous future? In tics for a moment, I would for being there. these are fantasy, because to it is not a good thing). so they could get a real their stocking. A willing give my friends on Facebook Merry Christmas to one be able to carry them out I Be that as it may, here’s understanding of what is in media that gives them cover who love to post dire warn- and all, and may the holiday would have to be a lot richer my list of what I would give our founding documents. when necessary? When have ings and rumors the link to bring you many good things. than I am or possess some certain people for Christmas Especially the Constitution, they not had that? www.snopes.com, so they supernatural ability. if I could: since they all swore an oath Then there’s the can check them out before Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- I did consider gifts for the President Obama: I think I to uphold the thing. Watching Republicans. I would give they do so. And yes, I have dent. She can be contacted by e- local governments here in the would like to give the almost everyone up in D.C. them therapy, because they been caught posting an mail at bookwormlady@ county, including the County President a copy of the play games with our country need it very badly. This is a untruth that Snopes exposed embarqmail.com Visit her web- Commission and the Avon Constitution, provided some- doesn’t make me feel jolly. party that can’t decide what because I didn’t check it out site at www.laurahware.com. Park City Council, the latter one got him to actually read In fact, I’m mean enough to it stands for. Does it truly first. Do your homework, Guest columns are the opinion of which has provided at it and explained the hard make sure the Civics 101 support conservative values? people! of the writer, not necessarily least some entertainment this parts to him. Given some of class they get sent to requires Or is that given lip service Last, but by no means those of the staff of the News- year for readers of the news. his actions over the past few a term paper. With footnotes. while it puts forth moderates least, there are you, my dear Sun. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 22, 2013 Page A5 Nyhan stepping down from post at Sebring Chamber of Commerce

Continued from A1 walk away and leave every- officer and has held execu- thing for somebody to walk tive positions in the nonprof- “Downtown really is a into cold,” he said. it and proprietary sectors as whole different world,” he The Heartland Workforce well as a owning a small said. will be taking applications business Nyhan emphasized that for the CEO position through He is a graduate of the any accomplishments during the close of business on University of Maryland and his tenure really were a Friday, Dec. 27. The job has been very active in the cooperative effort between description says that “candi- community, serving on the himself, the staff, the cham- dates for the post should Industrial Development ber’s ambassadors and the possess a dynamic personali- Authority/Economic chamber board. ty and have excellent mar- Development Council “Really, it was a team keting, administrative and Business Incubator effort – there is nothing I organizational skills.” Committee, Sebring can point to and say ‘Steve No range was given but Chamber of Commerce did that,’” he said. chamber officials indicated Board, Gulf Ridge Council In leaving, Nyhan hopes they would offer a “competi- Executive Board and the Samantha Gholar/News Sun to see the chamber continue tive salary and incentive Calusa District chair for the Art instructor Megan Ekenstedt paints a holiday painting Friday morning for residents to move toward strengthen- package.” Boy Scouts. of the Palms of Sebring during HAL’s donation event. ing the community’s busi- Nyhan said that working Nyhan is a life member of nesses with training and with the chamber, its staff the Veterans of Foreign War, Art Uncorked artists donate other programs. and members had been an a past state officer with the “I would have liked to “awesome experience” and 40 & 8 veterans honor socie- have continued doing that,” one he was going to miss. ty, Leadership Highlands paintings to Palms residents he said. “This whole job has been graduate and a member of In any event, he won’t be a learning experience and a the Rotary Club of Sebring. Continued from A1 leaving right away. Nyhan very positive one,” he said. He has received numerous space. That is where HAL has given the chamber board “Working with the members, awards in his military and stepped in. until mid-January to name a helping them, promoting business career including The partnership with replacement, but even that is them – this is just great.” Director of the Year for 2011 HAL and The Palms pro- flexible. Nyhan is a retired Army at Highlands Regional vides residents who may “I really don’t want to senior non-commissioned Medical Center. have little to no artwork or “character” to their rooms to add a little touch of something new to their Dredging won’t happen soon walls. Thirty paintings from a Continued from A1 phase, then the construction crossing safety project on range of talent levels, phase,” explained Highlands State Road 70, work on a concern would be that the including local artists Linda County Engineer Ramon couple of turn lanes for State bridge remains structurally Kegley, Megan Ekenstedt sound for traffic. Gavarette. “So I don’t think Road 17, plus a number of and many returning partici- In addition to an FDOT there will be any dredging widening and resurfacing pants, were displayed structural engineer, there probably until after the rainy projects. across the Recreation room Samantha Gholar/News Sun were officials of the Florida season. Maybe not even until Like the U.S. 27 canal at the Palms for residents to The Palms of Sebring Wellness Director (center) Adele Department of early 2016.” project, most of the projects choose from Friday morn- Dornheim and niece of a resident Gayla Massey look over Environmental Protection as Other projects included in are in outlying years – some ing. two paintings during a donation event Friday morning. Massey’s aunt (left) Louise Smoak resides at the Palms well as representatives from the current, tentative five- as far off as the state’s 2018- Rev. John Springer has and chose the flower painting to go in her room. the offices of Congressman year plan include; a design 2019 budget year. resided at the Palms for Tom Rooney, then-state sen- for a sidewalk along Commissioners voted four years. Friday, Springer ator J.D. Alexander and Memorial Drive from unanimously to approve the and his daughter, Joyce Sebring.” Adele Dornheim was then-state representative Pompano Drive to the tentative five-year plan as Hands, were present during Gayla Massey attended thrilled with Friday’s event Denise Grimsley’s offices at Sebring Parkway, a railroad presented. the event to choose a one- the donation event with her and looks forward to HAL the gathering. of-a-kind piece for great aunt, Louise Smoak. and Palms working together “We determined that Springer’s room. Smoak is a fairly new resi- in the future. removing a few feet of sand “He chose the seahorse dent of the Palms, having “I’m planning to make is not going to impact the painting,” said Hands. lived there for 10 months. this a strong partnership. MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 4"; Black; slopes of the ground or the 0 0 0 3 4 3 6 4 The colorful, blue-and- Smoak looked over several I’m going to be working on Crhistmas ad main A rhr top of; rip-rap that is there. The pil- green canvas depicted mul- of the paintings before getting the HAL to come in ings are deep enough so that tiple sea horses in an ocean selecting a flower-covered and do classes for the resi- doing that work is not going of blue. Springer admired canvas for her room. dents. I would love to have to impact the bridge,” he the painting before placing “She loves this painting. that here for the residents,” said. it in the chair next to him Look how happy she is,” Dornheim said. The funds for the project for safe keeping. said Massey. “As long as I Art Uncorked instructor won’t come available until “Our Art Uncorked class- can remember, she’s always Megan Ekenstedt also held the start of the state’s next es have been so successful loved flowers and nature. a live painting lesson dur- fiscal year, which will be and participants are paint- This is a great painting and ing the event and provided July 2014. Because there ing so many paintings that I know she’s ready to get it information to residents and will be permitting and other many of them don’t have up on her wall. This was a staff about the many processes, it appears it may room left on their walls,” great thing they did. It real- upcoming events provided not be until this time next said HAL co-president Barb ly helps her feel like she’s by HAL. year before any real work is Hill. “We are so happy we more at home and it bright- For more information accomplished. can share thee with resi- ens her up.” visit the Highlands Art “They have the design dents from the Palms of Palms Wellness Director League’s website. Pet as Christmas gifts shouldn’t be a rash decision

Continued from A1 stand how to handle very toys like chew bones,” she just extended its hours. They kinds of food and music. It is young animals.” said. The Humane Society of are open from 10 a.m. until 4 tough for a pet to settle in Many times, animals that Highlands County is at 7321 p.m. weekdays and now also during the turmoil,” she said. are given as gifts end up Haywood Taylor Blvd. in are open on Sundays. Call Sebring pediatrics 2x4 Sometimes, parents decide being returned, which is con- Sebring. The operation has 655-1522. 00034707 to get a pet for their children, fusing for the pets who end a move experts say also up being shuffled about. involves a number of consid- “People need to make cer- erations. tain they know they are tak- “We see people get their ing on something that will Sebring chamber 2x3 youngsters a pet saying ‘We need love and attention for 00034709 want to teach them responsi- many years,” she said. “What bility.’ Well, many times it is we are really looking for are the parents that will end up people who wish to add a pet feeding and taking care of as a member of their family.” them,” Spiegel said. In addition to adopting out She also advised parents pets, Spiegel said residents at taking time to match poten- the humane society could use tial pets with the youngsters. some Christmas presents “You need to be reason- themselves. able. Kittens and puppies are “We are looking for people not good pets for little chil- to Santa for our animals. We dren,” she said. “Small chil- always are looking for dog dren many times don’t under- food, cat food, kitty litter and

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Continued from A1 Continued from A1 in the works for three years. whether the utility impact fee Mink L.L.C., the company waiver would be extended during their visit. area, Crystal Lake’s 513 that owns Crystal Lake, another five years. Stephenson had visited homes have garbage picked signed a covenant with the Over the last two years, the with Santa just a few min- up by Progressive Waste city as part of the sale of its waiver has dropped the stan- utes prior to his lunch and Solutions, under the contract was excited about the holi- water utility to annex the dard $20,000 utility impact with the Highlands County day. community into the city once fee for businesses that con- Board of County “I asked (Santa) for cool the property became contigu- vert existing buildings to a Commissioners. things. You know stuff that Katara Simmons/News-Sun ous with city limits, accord- new, higher-intensity use. City Manager Julian flies, like an airplane and Brianna Delgado (right) 11, wins first place during a hula ing to Park Manager Tami That has allowed entrepre- hoop contest in downtown Sebring Saturday. Deleon told the Avon Park stuff,” Stephenson said. “I Martin. neurs to move into vacant City Council in a memoran- am excited. I’m excited “I asked Santa for a thing.” Two annexations in March downtown spaces without dum that he has asked to because Santa Claus is Batman toy. I like Santa,” Sanchez’s request for an this year — 2661 Lake added cost, but also has upset coordinate a one-month tran- coming to town and I’ve Jordan said. Apple iPod is still up in the Denton Road and 2952 Grove some business owners who sition with Progressive Waste been good.” His younger brother air. Ave. — brought the city lim- originally paid the fee when Solutions. but an attorney Stephenson’s younger Johnny, 1, also enjoyed the Saturday’s hula hoop its to Crystal Lake. it was instituted more than representing Progressive has brother Bronson wasn’t fluffy marshmallows on top contest was owned by 11- If the city annexes the two years ago. told him that would take quite as big of a fan of of the sandwich and a sweet year-old Brianna Delgado. park, as planned, Crystal The City Council will also until September 2015 to Santa, though he enjoyed smile with Santa to top it Delgado and her siblings Lake would add approximate- meet as the Community make a transition, because eating parts of his older off. were all in the Christmas ly 850 more residents and Redevelopment Agency that’s when the county-issued brother’s sandwich. MaKayla Sanchez was spirit as they laughed and 513 home sites to the city, Board earlier that evening at franchise ends. Batman was on the confident her requests were enjoyed the day. Martin said. Of those resi- 5 p.m., spending about 30 Deleon stated in the memo Christmas list of 3-year-old already taken care of. Santa will still be making dents, slightly less than half minutes touring the Avon that the city is allowed by Jordan Coston who spent “I already have a lot of an appearance at the are seasonal residents, she Park Community Center at Florida law to take over pro- the morning with Santa stuff at my house,” Sanchez Carousel of Lights in down- said. 310 W. Main St., then recon- viding service before a coun- enjoying games and a sand- said. “I did see Santa. I town Sebring beginning at In other business, the City vening at 5:30 p.m. at the ty’s franchise expires, given wich. asked him for one more 6 p.m. until Christmas Eve. Council will have a final City Council chambers at 123 the difference in city and public hearing and vote on E. Pine St. county service: No holiday change for garbage pick-up Avon Park offers once-a- week, sort-free recycling CITY OF SEBRING; 3.639"; 5"; Black; main A By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Lake Placid’s trash collec- garbage collections in the service, when the county PO140568; 0 0 0 3 4 4 9 0 [email protected] tion schedule as well as city, but has modified its offers no curbside recycling. The holiday solid waste pick up for the county resi- recycling pick-up schedule. Avon Park provides a free schedule for all city and dents Friday afternoon. The Christmas and New commercial-grade recycling county residents won’t “City of Sebring has said Year’s Day collections will cart and garbage cart. change much over the next there will be no changes for be pushed back a day to Avon Park collects up to two weeks. pick-ups, on both holidays Thursday. 10 cubic yards of yard waste Donna L Goins, the coun- (Christmas and New Year’s Lake Placid has also — cut brush and branches — ty’s Solid Waste Specialist, Day),” Goins said. reported no changes to each week as part of the gave a detailed schedule of Avon Park has reported Goins for their collection monthly rate. Avon Park, Sebring and no changes to Goins on pick-up days Deleon has estimated sani- tation hauling revenue from Crystal Lake at $8,170 per month, or a potential loss to Eight from burglary the city of $171,612 by September 2015, as suggest- ed by Progressive’s attorney. ring are now in prison But, Deleon estimates it would cost the city less than $10,000 in legal fees to have By PHIL ATTINGER The names and their More than 20 law City Attorney Gerald Buhr [email protected] prison sentences — as of enforcement agencies could file a lawsuit for a LAKE PLACID — On Dec. 11, 2013, are listed worked together, ranging declaratory judgement, as Christmas Eve five years below, although one is still from Miami to Baltimore, long as there are no appeals. ago, Lake Placid police at large. The length of their Md. The City Council is not investigated a burglary at sentences reflect how much The Lake Placid case was scheduled to discuss that Central Pawn. involvement they appeared discovered when the officer matter until after voting on Now, eight of the nine to have in the crime ring, on duty noticed the gate annexation, which has been believed involved in that Fansler said. around the business had crime are in prison. The — Yenier Cardentey: 35 been forced from the inside. South Florida men were years. He discovered that Central part of a crime ring that — Jose Betancourt: 30 WAUCHULA STATE BANK/Cheryl Hen; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, Pawn’s rear door was spanned several states, trav- years, to be served after a 12/22/13; 0 0 0 3 4 6 7 5 eling around cutting into 20-year sentence for a unlocked and it had a hole the rooftops of several Maryland case. in the roof. pawn shops and jewelry — Juan Manrese-Leyva: Fansler said the burglars stores, said Police Chief 11 years. must have gone through the James Fansler. — Yaubri Suarez: 10 roof late at night and cut “We started identifying years. the alarm. suspects and learned this — Juan Collado- To date, police are not was a multistate crime ring. Miranda: eight years. sure what kind of tool they They were renting cars in — Abelardo Pena- used, although any power South Florida and then Cardentey: seven years. saw would have worked. picking locations at ran- — Tony Sanchez: seven The burglars had gotten dom,” Fansler said. The years. to the safe, cleared it out ring ranged as far away as — Maykel Roque: 2.5 and left, Fansler said. The Greenboro, N.C., and years. same was true of other Baltimore, Md. Osvaldo Cruz remains a stores in Florida and other “They were making some fugitive. states. major pay dirt, so it’s worth Each of the defendants The best defense pawn the trip,” Fansler said. were also ordered to pay shops, jewelry stores or any A lot of the burglaries $7.36 million collectively, other buyer and seller of they committed put stores although each will pay sep- out of business, because the arate amounts of that total, expensive merchandise can owners didn’t have insur- depending again on the have against such burglaries ance to cover the damages involvement they had in the is not to keep large amounts or losses. burglaries, Fansler said. of cash in the store or unat- The men were roughly a The total amount will tended for even as short of year into the crime spree, at also include cost of investi- a time as a weekend, least, by the time they gation, and all court costs Fansler said. showed up in Lake Placid, associated with the trial, he “Put it in the bank,” he Fansler said. said. said. “They’re insured.”

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EVERETT death, Angel Dougherty School Board reluctantly DOUGHTERY JR. and Chris Dougherty Everett Leon Harbaugh. He is survived Dougherty Jr., by his loving wife of 52 OKs CHAMPS charter school age 74, former- years, Janice Dougherty; ly of Sebring, his daughter, Angela By PHIL ATTINGER cations already for teachers zoned for a school. dents so teachers can better Fla. passed away on (Jeremy) Lorigan; son, [email protected] and administrators. “There was one (school) serve the needs of each stu- Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 in Everett Leon “Lee” SEBRING — With reser- Russo said CHAMPS that left a bad taste. We want Woodbridge, Va. He was (Cameron) Dougherty III; dent and to make the schools vations, the School Board of Charter Schools — an to make sure we do this cor- born in his nine grandchil- “community schools.” The Highlands County voted 4-1 acronym for Caring, Honest, rectly,” Russo said. Indianapolis, Ind. dren and one great- mission on the website at in favor of a contract with Academically-Motivated, Hopewell Academy of the on Dec. 26, 1938. grandchild; and a champscs.org is to “provide CHANCE Charter Schools Positive Students — has met Arts was attempted as a Mr. Dougherty sister, Rhoda the highest standards of aca- to open a school in all the statutory requirements charter school in Avon Park served as a U.S. Whitaker of demic excellence incorporat- Highlands County. to be allowed to set up a more than seven years ago. Army paratrooper Indianapolis. ing a guided self-directed Vice-Chairman Bill charter school in Highlands Rodney Hollinger, deputy with the 11th A funeral service Brantley voted against the County. superintendent, recalls that learning philosophy.” Airborne Division. was held at 1 p.m. Doughtery five-year contract without School Board Attorney the school did not bring in The school would also After the Army he Saturday, Dec. 21, comment on Tuesday, just as John McClure said the con- enough students to make it have a Science, Technology, worked as a firefighter and 2013 at Countryside he voted against pursuing a tract language “is about as financially feasible. Engineering and Math cur- a police officer before Baptist Church, 10926 NW contract in October. good as you’re going to get.” In the case of CHAMPS, riculum (STEM) and serve beginning his ministry. His 39th Ave., Gainesville, Fla. In past discussions of the If the school board were Hollinger said if the charter students in kindergarten greatest joy in life was with a visitation for one matter, he has expressed to vote down the contract, school can’t find a site soon through eighth grade. Russo pastoring Faith Baptist hour prior. Interment will misgivings about CHAMPS they would need to state how after the Christmas break, Church in Heidelberg, follow in Countryside also said he wants to make Charter Schools’ plans to the contract didn’t conform then the district would meet Germany, as a missionary Cemetery. Arrangements the school compatible with open three other schools in with state law, McClure said. with Russo again with the to the military and their are under the care of other schools so students can 2014 along with the one in Russo said he has financ- possibility of delaying families. Milam Funeral and transfer in or out without Highlands County: Two in ing in place, although he’s implementation for a year. Mr. Dougherty has gone Cremation Services 311 S. any problem. Palm Beach County and one still looking for a location, Russo said he has a six- to be with his two daugh- Main St., Gainesville, FL He has told the school in Osceola. which he said would likely month window under the ters who preceded him in 32601; (352) 376-5361. board that he chose President Joseph A. Russo be in the Avon Park and contract and is hoping to has acknowledged that open- Sebring mutual area to best start building on a site by Highlands County because ing four schools at once is a serve the most students pos- January or early February. his grandparents lived here, BARBARA REYNOLDS in tournaments all over the lot, but he believes he has sible. Russo said he intends to and after many visits in his Former Port Huron, USA. A petite and fit the financing and staff to Russo said his goal is to keep all CHAMPS schools youth, he had vowed to Mich. resident Barbara woman, she rolled a 16- make it happen. He has said open the school within a — include those out of the come back and be a part of Ann (Leslie) Reynolds, 78, pound bowling ball with he has more than 100 appli- year, if he can find property county — limited to 600 stu- the community. died peacefully on Dec. 11, gusto, determination and 2013 at home in Sebring, passion. Most of all, she Fla., after winning a long loved that bowling brought battle with cancer. When her together with lifelong Record number of manatee deaths reported in 2013 diagnosed with cancer, friends who shared team Barbara told her doctors, wins, laughter, and many ST. PETERSBURG (AP) Martine DeWit of the snap. That cold snap mostly whether all the animals’ “Do not put a time line on wonderful memories. — The number of manatee institute’s Marine Mammal affected younger manatees deaths are related. my life; you may know Barbara was also a skilled deaths has topped 800 for Pathology Laboratory tells that had not yet reached They may be the result of cancer, but you don’t know archer. She shot archery the first time since such the Tampa Bay Times that breeding age, DeWit said. pollution-fueled algae me.” Barbara inspired oth- for more than 30 years, record-keeping began in the 173 of the dead were breed- Scientists blame a massive blooms that have wiped out ers with her determination participating in competi- 1970s, state wildlife offi- ing-age females. It’s unclear bloom of red tide algae some 47,000 acres of sea and hope – she always tive tournaments across the cials said. what effect these deaths will along southwest Florida’s grass in the 156-mile-long looked challenges and pre- United States and Canada. According to the Florida have on the endangered coastline and a mysterious lagoon along Florida’s sumed impossibilities Barbara scored her greatest Fish and Wildlife Research species’ population. ailment affecting manatees Atlantic Coast. straight in the eye, winked archery achievement when Institute in St. Petersburg, Last year, 392 manatee in the Indian River Lagoon and flashed her beautiful she placed third in the 803 manatee deaths have deaths were recorded, which for this year’s deaths. smile. Barbara faced her Professional-Amateur been recorded this year. officials consider normal. Scores of dolphins and cancer journey head-on, Archery International CENTRAL FLORIDA That’s about 16 percent of The previous record for pelicans also have died in never faltering in grace, Women's Division in Las CASKET STORE &; the state’s estimated popula- manatee deaths was 766, set the Indian River Lagoon this courage, strength, dignity Vegas 35 years ago. 1.736"; 6"; Black; obit tion of 5,000 manatees. in 2010 after a lengthy cold year, but it’s not known and compassion for others. Barbara also enjoyed golf page tv incl p/u; And, she won six more and loved baseball; she 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 9 wonderful years of life. played softball in high She laughed, traveled, school, never missed a CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES; 5.542"; 5"; Black plus three; process, main A erectile never complained, and chance to watch her son or dysfu; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 9 enjoyed every opportunity grandsons play baseball, to make more memories and was a loyal Detroit with treasured family and Tigers fan. Barbara retired friends. Barbara was in 1990 from Mary Maxim, admired as a straightfor- Port Huron, Mich. – the ward woman of highest largest mail order mer- integrity and impeccable chandiser of exclusive honesty, always telling her- needlework and craft kits self the truth and always in North America – where telling the truth to others. she was in charge of Barbara’s love of family pulling orders to be and terrific sense of humor shipped worldwide. was shining brightly Family was the center of through her final hours. Barbara’s life. She is also Barbara was born Feb. 2, survived by three daugh- 1935 in Port Huron, Mich., ters, Cathy (Gary) Welsh, to Ray and Julia (Laming) Michigan; Denise (Joseph) Leslie. She graduated from Marenich, North Carolina; Port Huron High School in Dianne Foster, Georgia; 1952. Barbara is survived son, Don (Tammy) by her beloved and devot- Reynolds, South Carolina; ed husband of 60 beautiful eight grandchildren; 13 years, Donald C. Reynolds. great-grandchildren; two The secret to a long, happy brothers, Harvey “Bud” and loving marriage was (Janet) Leslie, Michigan really no secret at all. and Vic Leslie, Arizona; “Choose the right one, and many dear in-laws, spend time doing things nieces, nephews and close together whenever possi- friends. She was preceded AMERICAN GOLF CARTS; 7.444"; 6"; Black; main A occassionally; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 6 ble, and marry, but never in death by her parents; stop dating each other.” sister, Shirley McAllister; Their favorite song was and, brothers Raymond, Anne Murray’s “Could I Floyd and Don “Buddy” Have This Dance?” Don Leslie. shares, “I wanted to spend The wonderful team at the rest of my life with Good Shepherd Hospice you; but instead, I am provided outstanding sup- deeply honored knowing port in Barbara’s last five that you spent the rest of months that honored her your life with me. Rest in wishes to pass away peace- peace, my forever love, fully at home with her lov- until we are together again ing hands held by her hus- to resume our eternal band and daughter, Dianne. dance.” With gratitude, the family Barbara was an accom- wishes that donations, in plished athlete who lieu of flowers, be made in delighted in challenging memory of Barbara A. herself to always do better. Reynolds to Good For decades, her family Shepherd Hospice, room was decorated with Highlands County, 1110 too-many-to-count bowling Hammock Road, Sebring, and archery trophies – a FL 33870. testament to her athletic Cremation has been skill. A longtime member cared for by Stephenson- of the Women’s Nelson Funeral Home and International Bowling Crematory, Avon Park, Fla. Congress, Barbara enjoyed There will be no visitation, a longstanding position in memorial or funeral servic- the “600 Club” and bowled es at this time. Classified ads get results! Call 314-9876 C M Y K

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Box 25018 All creditors of the decedent and other OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SECTION ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Telephone: (954) 354-3544 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 persons having claims or demands against IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA YOUR THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, Facsimile: (954) 354-3545 F12019548 NATIONSTAR-SPECFHLMC-kpe- decedent's estate on whom a copy of this CIVIL ACTION PAGE 1, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS terson-Team 4-F12019548 notice is required to be served must file CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000725 HOMETOWN LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. 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If hearing impaired, (TDD) AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- MADISON, DECEASED, et al, TODAY! Any persons claiming an interest in the the time before the scheduled appearance is 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) TION OF THIS NOTICE. Defendant(s). surplus from the sale, if any, other than the less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE NOTICE OF ACTION property owner as of the date of the lis pen- impaired, call 711. December 15, 22, 2013 TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION To: CALL dens must file a claim within 60 days after FILE # 3831-95407 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, the sale. December 22, 29, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or Dated this 26th day of November, 2013. FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS other Claimants claiming by, through, under, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 385-6155 Clerk of the Circuit Court CIVIL DIVISION SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO or against, CAROLYN S. MADISON, de- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROBERT W. GERMAINE CASE NO. 282009CA001318XXXXXX (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE- ceased IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA By: /s/ Toni Kopp THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Last Known Address: Unknown CIVIL ACTION Deputy Clerk BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE The date of first publication of this Notice Current Address: Unknown CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000479 327611/1024866/rph CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., is December 22, 2013. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM- Legals DIVISION: 1050 December 22, 29, 2013 ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-36 Personal Representative: ING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, /s/ Marybeth V. Dvorak THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Plaintiff, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SERIES 2005-36, 1554 Churchill Street DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT vs. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Plaintiff, Lake Placid, Florida 33852 DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS RALSTON G. PHILLIPS CIVIL DIVISION vs Attorney for Personal Representative: PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS COUNTY A/K/A RALSTON PHILLIPS, et al, Case No.: 12001180GCAXMX JENNIFER DIAZ; ET AL, /s/ W. Roy Wilkes SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Defendant(s). Division: Defendants. Attorney for Marybeth V. Dvorak OTHER CLAIMANTS CASE NO. 28-2013-CA-000294 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE EVERBANK, RE-NOTICE OF SALE Florida Bar Number: 0608475 Last Known Address: Unknown NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Plaintiff, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 202 Dal Hall Boulevard Current Address: Unknown Plaintiff, Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure v. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant an Lake Placid, Florida 33852 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore- vs. dated December 04, 2013 and entered in RAYMUNDO GUZMAN; JOSELYN PEREZ; Order or Summary Final Judgment of fore- Telephone: (863)699-2222 close a mortgage on the following property in TAMMY M. HASKETT, et al., Case No. 28-2013-CA-000479 of the Circuit UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAYMUNDO closure dated 04/24/2012 and an Order Re- Fax: (863)465-1857 Highlands County, Florida: Defendants. Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for GUZMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF setting Sale dated December 12, 2013 and E-Mail: [email protected] LOT 8, AND THE NORTH 24 FEET OF LOT NOTICE OF ACTION HIGHLANDS County, Florida wherein NA- JOSELYN PEREZ; FLORIDA HOUSING entered in Case No. December 22, 29, 2013 9, AND THE SOUTH 7 FEET OF LOT 7, To: TAMMY M. HASKETT, 504 ZERVAS CT, TIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, is the Plaintiff FINANCE CORPORATION; LAS VILLAS 282009CA001318XXXXXX of the Circuit BLOCK 170, SEBRING HIGHLANDS, AS PER SEBRING, FL 33870 and RALSTON G. PHILLIPS A/K/A RALSTON IN THE CIRCUIT COURT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 97, PUBLIC RECORDS KAREN A. KELLY, 504 ZERVAS CT, SE- PHILLIPS; MICHELLE RICHARDS-PHILLIPS FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN Highlands County, Florida, wherein THE OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. BRING, FL 33870 A/K/A MICHELLE E. RICHARDS-PHILLIPS; PROBATE DIVISION TENANT #2; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE A/K/A 2102 ORANGE BLOSSOM AVE SE- UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KAREN A. KELLY, LAS PALMAS RESORT HOMEOWNERS AS- FILE NO. PC 13-483 PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BRING FL 33870-4831 504 ZERVAS CT, SEBRING, FL 33870 SOCIATION, INC.; TENANT #1 N/K/A REGGIE Division Probate THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST A CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., AL- has been filed against you and you are re- UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TAMMY M. MOORE are the Defendants, The Clerk of the IN RE: ESTATE OF NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT TERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-36 MORT- quired to serve a copy of your written de- HASKETT, 504 ZERVAS CT, SEBRING, FL Court will sell to the highest and best bidder RAYMOND ANTHONY KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- fenses within 30 days after the first publica- 33870 for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE KNAUF WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES RIES 2005-36, is Plaintiff and JENNIFER tion, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff's attor- LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CUR- BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY Deceased. MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, DIAZ; ERIC A. DIAZ; NATIONAL CITY BANK; ney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, RENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE NOTICE TO CREDITORS HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TEN- Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac- AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 6th day of (Summary Administration) OTHER CLAIMANTS, ANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES this Court either before January 21, 2014, tion to foreclose Mortgage covering the fol- January, 2014, the following described prop- TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR Defendants, CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UN- service on Plaintiff's attorney, or immediately lowing real and personal property described erty as set forth in said Final Judgment: DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO thereafter; otherwise, a default will be en- as follows, to-wit: LOT 650 OF LAS PALMAS RESORT, AC- You are hereby notified that an Order of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO tered against you for the relief demanded in LOT 44, BUILDING B, ACCORDING TO CORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVE- Summary Administration has been entered Final Summary Judgment dated November HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN the Complaint or petition. THE PLAT OF LAS VILLAS AT KENILWORTH NANTS, RESTRICTION AND EASEMENTS in the estate of RAYMOND ANTHONY KNAUF, 21, 2013, entered in Civil Case No.: THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are This notice shall be published once a week SUBIDIVISION, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK FOR LAS PALMAS RESORT, RECORDED IN deceased, File Number PC13-483, by the 12001180GCAXMX, of the Circuit Court of Defendants, I will sell, pursuant to Chapter for two consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. 17, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1830 AT PAGE Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- 45, Florida Statutes, to the highest and best WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1392 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- Probate Division, the address of which is lands County, Florida, wherein EVERBANK, is bidder for cash at the Highlands County on this 6th day of December, 2013. has been filed against you and you are re- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ALSO KNOWN 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870; Plaintiff, and RAYMUNDO GUZMAN; JOSE- Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Ave., Se- ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK quired to serve a copy of your written de- AS: THE NORTH EAST HALF OF THE FOL- that the decedent's date of death was Sep- LYN PEREZ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAY- bring, FL 33870, on the 22nd day of Janu- Clerk of the Circuit Court fenses, if any, to it on Sara Collins, McCalla LOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY (THE DIVID- tember 27, 2013; that the total value of the MUNDO GUZMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ary, 2014, at 11:00 am, the following de- By: /s/ Toni Kopp Raymer, LLC, 225 E. Robinson St. Suite ING LINE FOR THE PROPERTY BEING COEX- estate is less than $75,000.00 and that the JOSELYN PEREZ; FLORIDA HOUSING FI- scribed property as set forth in said Final Deputy Clerk 660, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original TENSIVE WITH THE PARTY WALL WHICH DI- names and addresses of those to whom it NANCE CORPORATION; LAS VILLAS COM- Judgment, to-wit: Albertelli Law with the Clerk of the above-styled Court on VIDES THE DUPLEX LOCATED UPON THE has been assigned by such order are: Wil- MUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN LOT 8, OF LAKE JUNE HEIGHTS, AC- P.O. Box 23028 or before 30 days from the first publication, PROPERTY) LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: liam R. Knauf, 505 W. Victory Way, New- TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- Tampa, FL 33623 otherwise a Judgment may be entered LOT 650, OF LAS PALMAS RESORT (UNRE- berry, MI 49868; Mary M. Labadie, 410 W. OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING IN- CORDED IN PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED PH - 01744F01 against you for the relief demanded in the CORDED) Ave D, Newberry, MI 49868; James R. TERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND IN PLAT BOOK 4, AT PAGE 48, OF THE PUB- **See the Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint. THE NORTHEASTERLY HALF OF THE Knauf, 3870 Walden Wood Dr., Ann Arbor, AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO LIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, If you a person with a disability who needs WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A MI 48105; and Patricia A. Johnson, 1316 ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, FLORIDA. any accommodation in order to participate the 9th day of December, 2013. PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK 4, TOWN OF Batter park Dr., North Myrtle Beach, SC WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK AVON PARK, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 33 29582. CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, ACCORDING TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIM- OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF tance. Please contact the Office of the Court As Clerk of the Court THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT THAT: ANTS, are Defendant(s). THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE Administrator, (863)534-4690, within two BY: /s/ Toni Kopp BOOK 1, PAGE 33, OF THE PUBLIC RE- All creditors of the estate of the decedent ROBERT W. GERMAINE, the Clerk of A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. (2) working days of your receipt of this No- Deputy Clerk CORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, (OF WHICH and persons having claims or demands Court shall sell to the highest bidder for cash In accordance with the Americans with tice of Action; if you are hearing or voice im- 2149810 HIGHLANDS COUNTY WAS FORMERLY A against the estate of the decedent other than at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room in Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing paired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida December 15, 22, 2013 PART) FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICU- those for whom provision for full payment special accommodation to participate in this Relay Service 711. To file response please the Basement of the Highlands County LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: was made in the Order of Summary Admin- IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT proceeding should contact the Clerk of the contact Highlands County Clerk of Court, Courthouse, located at 430 South Com- COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER istration must file their claims with this court OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court not later than five business days prior 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, 33870 on OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 89 DE- WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR to the proceeding at the Highlands County 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: the 15th day of January, 2014, the following GREES 59 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST, SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO- HIGHLANDS COUNTY Courthouse. Telephone 863-386-6565 or (863) 402-6664. described real property as set forth in said ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12, BATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS CIVIL DIVISION 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service. December 15, 22, 2013 Final Summary Judgment, to wit: 322.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. CASE NO.: 09001719GCS DATED at Sebring, Florida, on December LOT 74 BUILDING B, ACCORDING TO THE 12 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 352.81 NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICA- U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 12, 2013. PLAT OF LAS VILLAS AT KENILWORTH SUB- FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 47 MIN- BLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO AS TRUSTEE ROBERT W. GERMAINE DIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 17, UTES 25 SECONDS EAST, 25.99 FEET FOR (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE- Plaintiff, As Clerk, Circuit Court PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. vs. By: /s/ Toni Kopp LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. 29 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS The date of first publication of this Notice CINDALEAH KOVARS A/K/A CINDALEAH A. As Deputy Clerk The property is located at the Street address EAST, 58.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DE- is December 15, 2013. KOVARS, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF 6168-72310/CAA of: 1406 LAS VILLAS BLVD, SEBRING, FLOR- GREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST, Attorney for Person Giving Notice: NOTICE OF DISPOSITION CINDALEAH KOVARS A/K/A CINDALEAH A. December 22, 29, 2013 IDA 33870. 26.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES Charlotte C. Stone, Esq. ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA SELF STOR- KOVARS, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT If you are a person claiming a right to 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 58.00 Attorney for William R. Knauf AGE FACILITY ACT THE FOLLOWING STOR- CLAIMING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA funds remaining after the sale, you must file FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 44 MIN- Florida Bar Number: 21297 AGE UNITS LOCATED AT THE STORAGE AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL PROBATE DIVISION a claim with the clerk no later than 60 days UTES 27 SECONDS WEST. 26.70 FEET TO 3200 U.S. Hwy 27 S., Suite 307 PLACE OF AVON PARK, 395 CR 17A WEST, DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO FILE NO. PC 13-471 after the sale. If you fail to file a claim you THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Sebring, FL 33870 AVON PARK, FL 33825 WILL BE DISPOSED BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID IN RE: ESTATE OF will not be entitled to any remaining funds. A/K/A 600 E CANFIELD STREET UNIT Telephone: (863) 402-5424 OF TO AN AUCTIONEER ON JANUARY 15, UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN GERALDINE B. DVORAK After 60 days, only the owner of record as of #650, AVON PARK, FL 33825 Fax: (863) 402-5425 2014 AT 10:00 AM. ALL UNITS ARE SAID INTEREST AS SPOUSES,HEIRS, DEVISEES, Deceased. the date of the lis pendens may claim the Any person claiming an interest in the E-Mail: [email protected] TO CONTAIN HOUSEHOLD GOODS UNLESS GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, BANK NOTICE TO CREDITORS surplus. surplus from the sale, if any, other than the Secondary E-Mail: Kelly@StoneLaw- OTHER WISE STATED. OF AMERICA, N.A., JOHN DOE, JANE DOE, The administration of the estate of GER- WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- GroupFL.com Names and unit numbers are as follows: AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, ALDINE B. DVORAK, deceased, whose date on November 22, 2013. dens must file a claim within sixty (60) days NAME UNIT NUMBER Defendants. of death was September 8, 2013, is pending ROBERT W. GERMAINE after the sale Person Giving Notice: Carrie Cravey 216 NOTICE OF SALE in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, CLERK OF THE COURT WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the William R. Knauf DISPOSITION BEING MADE TO SATISFY Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Florida, Probate Division, the address of By: /s/ Toni Kopp Court on December 5, 2013. 505 W. Victory Way LANDLORD’S LIEN MANAGEMENT RE- Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff en- which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Deputy Clerk ROBERT W. GERMAINE Newberry, MI 49868 SERVES ALL RIGHTS, UNDER FLORIDA LAW, tered in this cause on in the Circuit Court of FL 33870. The names and addresses of the (COURT SEAL) Clerk of the Circuit Court December 15, 22, 2013 ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN CASH. HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the personal representative and the personal Attorneyfor Plaintiff: By: /s/ Toni Kopp December 22, 29, 2013 property situated in Highlands County, Flor- representative's attorney are set forth be- Elizabeth R. Wellborn, P.A. Deputy Clerk C M Y K

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1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000762 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., Plantiff, vs. CURTIS P. SHERROD A/K/A CURTIS SHERROD, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: CURTIS P. SHERROD A/K/A CURTIS SHER- ROD Last Known Address: 140 REDWATER PT, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Also Attempted At: 1901 SOUTHWEST 118TH AVENUE, DAVIE, FL 33325 Current Residence: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Fore- closure of Mortgage on the following de- scribed property: LOT 13, REDWATER POINT SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 16, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are re- quired to serve a copy of your written de- fenses, if any, to it, on Choice Legal Group, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1800 NW 49TH STREET, SUITE 120, FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309 on or before Janu- ary 21, 2014, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in THE NEWS SUN and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately DUMMY 2013 thereafter; otherwise a default will be en- tered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a SERVICE DIRECTORY program or service of the State Courts Sys- tem, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service) as DUMMY much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limita- tions and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that your believe will enable you to effectively 5X21.5 participate in the court program or service. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 5th day of December, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE As Clerk of the Court AD # By: /s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Clerk 12-15600 December 15, 22, 2013 00026404 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000298 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-26, Plaintiff, vs. STOCK, ANDREW, et. al., Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 28-2012-CA-000298 of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGH- LANDS County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPAC- ITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- CATES, SERIES 2006-26, Plaintiff, and STOCK, ANDREW, et. al., are Defendants, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bid- der for cash at, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT COURTHOUSE, 430 S. COMMERCE AVENUE SEBRING, FL 33870, at the hour of 11:00 A.M. on the 7th day of January, 2014, the following described prop- erty: LOT 16, BLOCK 8, OF SEBRING RIDGE SECTION G, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. 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 pen- dens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. DATED at Sebring, Highlands County, Florida this 5th day of December, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk Circuit Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to par- ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Clerk of the Court's disability coordinator at 590 S COM- MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, 863-534-4686 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time be- fore the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 20187.4979/MNunez December 15, 22, 2013

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Section B Sports News-Sun Sunday, December 22, 2013 Streaks edge Lake Wales, 1-0

By TAYLOR TUBBS closer when a cross by News-Sun correspondent Pablo Iguaran was nearly SEBRING — It was a headed in by Gilchrist, match of close calls and but once again blocked. near misses for the Things picked up early Sebring Blue Streaks on on in the second half Thursday night at when the Streaks made Firemen’s Field. the first and only goal of The Streaks walked the night at the 35-minute away with a 1-0 victory mark. over the Lake Wales A free kick by Chavez Highlanders, but had connected with Gilchrist, numerous other attempts who was able to tap the on goal that were just ball into the net to the left short of connecting with of the Highlanders’ keep- the net. er, giving the Streaks a 1- For the first half of the 0 lead. game, neither team was For the remainder of about to get on the board, the game the Sebring but the Streaks made sev- offense flirted with the eral attacks on the front of the Highlanders’ Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Highlanders’ goal. goal, but was unable to The 2013 News-Sun Co-Players of the Year, Lake Placid’s Breauna Corley (left) and Sebring’s Lindsey Whittington. Star forward for the make the connection with Streaks Larry Gilchrist the net again. took a shot on goal four Hunter Livingston shot minutes into the game, a bullet right over the top and Ben Perez soon fol- of the net, and a ball at Corley, Whittington lead lowed with another shot the 18-minute mark that the Highlanders’ bounced off the crossbar keeper blocked. in another shot that was At the 27-minute mark, just barely too high. Filemon Chavez took a Gilchrist had a number All-County squad free kick that was also of vicious attacks on goal caught by the Lake Wales that were once again By DAN HOEHNE keeper. stopped by the goalie, [email protected] “Lake Wales’ keeper including a double shot There never fails to be a shortage of really kept them in the where the ball bounced top volleyball talent across Highlands game,” said Sebring head off the keeper twice County and this year was certainly no coach Keith Bowyer. “He before being covered. different. made a lot of good With neither team able The 2013 News-Sun All County team saves.” to score again, it was a is rife with top talent, with some very However, Sebring’s back and fourth battle difficult omissions. goalkeeper Brandon until time ran out on the And the All-County Player of the Bowyer made a number clock. Year was just as tough a choice to of good saves as well, not “It was a good win make, so for the first time in four allowing a single ball to tonight,” said Bowyer. years, it was a toss-up. slip past all night. “We were aggressive Sharing the 2013 Player of the Year Bowyer made a good offensively and worked honor are Sebring’s Lindsey diving save at the 31- well as a team. Whittington and Lake Placid’s Breauna minute mark and also “We’ve gotten our Corley. caught a free kick by chemistry back. I can see Whittington, the focal point of the Lake Wales at the 16- the kids working well Blue Streak offense as the setter, knew minute mark. together, reading each her role on the team was significant In the final minutes of other.” and never took it for granted. the first half, the Sebring With the Streaks cur- “You’re supposed to set an example offense was full force rently ranked third in the and I learned to never give up on my ahead, but their attacks district, Bowyer is keep- teammates because I knew they were were all stopped by the ing his eyes on the prize - all counting on me,” she said. “And if I Highlanders’ defense. - beating their biggest fell apart, I felt like everyone else Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files Gilchrist had a beauti- rival, Auburndale. Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files would. I couldn’t allow myself to do Lady Dragon Bella Caraballo was ful cross that flew right in “Auburndale has had dynamic weapon on the outside, col- Avon Park’s Marina Torres totaled 120 that.” lecting a whopping 231 kills, while kills this season and was a force at the front of the goal, but did six goals scored on them And so she kept an even keel for a also adding 169 digs. net defensively with 48 blocks. not receive the push need- all season,” said Bowyer. young and growing team, leading both ed to take it into the net. “We’ve scored three of by example and her play. The Streaks came even those. We can beat them.” She totaled 438 assists on the year, but she was also more than just an assist machine as she utilized her talent and length to be an offensive weapon and strong defensively in adding 68 kills and 102 digs. Her strong senior season was noticed outside the county as well as Whittington was honored with being selected and playing in the FACA All- Star Classic. Plaudits also came from her co-POY honoree, Corley, who was also a fellow FACA nomination this season. “We’ve been rivals all four years of high school and I can see she’s an awe- some setter,” she said. “She is a good person on and off the court and I’m glad we can represent this award together.” Corley certainly is deserving to rep- Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files Dan Hoehne/News-Sun resent after helping the Green Dragons Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files Jordan Hinkle was one of Sebring’s top Sebring goalkeeper Brandon Bowyer gathers up the back to their longtime status of district Mary Grace Bates was legit as Libero hitters, but also was a strength along ball in front of a Lake Wales attacker Friday night. for Lake Placid, gathering up 463 digs the back row in collecting 157 digs on Bowyer kept the net empty, leading the Streaks to a 1- for the district champs. See ALL-COUNTY, B3 the season. 0 win.

Are we playing the Super Bowl or the ‘Hunger Games?’

For all the dire predictions would work.” few uncomfortable hours out- field. But another handful or New York, then the reasoning making the rounds, you’d Keep in mind Dawson is a Guest side for a shot at the title. so will be paying even closer goes that the big game can think they were playing “The kicker. And to be fair, scratch Column “Snow, wind, freezing rain, attention than usual, and not make it anywhere. Hunger Games” at MetLife a half-dozen other players Jim Litke it doesn’t matter,” Redding just to the game, but to the Foxborough, Philadelphia, Stadium on Feb. 2 instead of and NFL owners — who said. “It just makes the con- weeklong buildup. Washington, Nashville, the Super Bowl. have the final say on Super way and still love to; others fetti feel that much better.” Like co-hosts John Mara of Chicago, Kansas City, “Cold or snowy is one Bowl sites — and you’ll get were only too happy to get in The guys that employ them the Giants and Woody Denver — take your pick. thing,” San Francisco 49er differing opinions about the out of the cold and stay there. feel just as strongly, even Johnson of the Jets, those Owners at those sites, and Phil Dawson said, “but if it’s wisdom of playing the sea- But the players and owners though all but one or two of owners have franchises with several others, have broached a blizzard it could be bad. son’s biggest game in the ele- all agree with something the 32 owners will be outdoor stadiums in cold- the subject before and espe- ...That would make things ments. Plenty grew up play- Colts lineman Cory Redding ensconced in sky boxes that weather towns. And if this crazy. I’m not sure how that ing or watching the game that said recently about trading a night instead of down on the Super Bowl makes it big in See COLD, B3 C M Y K

Page B2 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 22, 2013 www.newssun.com SPORTS SNAPSHOTS LOCAL SCHEDULE Alumni Hoops fundraiser LIVE THURSDAY: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring, vs. Sebring, 7:30 p.m. AVON PARK – Former FRIDAY: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring,TBD Avon Park and Sebring girls SPORTS SATURDAY: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring,TBD basketball players will lace up their high-tops once again Avon Park Saturday, Dec. 28, for the Old ON TV School Jump-Off Girls Basketball fundraiser. COLLEGE BASKETBALL ONDAY The action gets underway M THURSDAY: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring, vs.Tenoroc, 3 p.m. in the Avon Park High School 9 p.m. Diamond Head Classic – Semifinal . . . . ESPN2 FRIDAY: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring,TBD Gym, with a youth game at 6 SATURDAY: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring,TBD p.m. and the Alumni game at Lake Placid 7:30 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Cost is $8 at the door, $5 MONDAY for early ticket purchase. 2 p.m. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg – East . There will also be conces- Carolina vs. Ohio ...... ESPN sions, prizes and a halftime TUESDAY THURSDAY: Boys Basketball hosts Taveniere Tournament, vs. Avon Park, 7:30 p.m. show. 8 p.m. Sheraton Hawaii Bowl – Boise State vs...... FRIDAY: Boys Basketball hosts Taveniere Tournament,TBD So come on out and see Oregon State...... ESPN SATURDAY: Boys Basketball hosts Taveniere Tournament,TBD some of your former favorties Sebring renew old rivalries. For more information or to GOLF purchase tickets, contact SUNDAY Coach Daley at (863) 873- 9 a.m. Royal Trophy – Final Day...... GOLF Low-scoring night, but a win 3903. Senior 70s Softball NFL SUNDAY SEBRING – The Highlands 1 p.m. Miami at Buffalo ...... CBS County Senior 70s plus 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at St. Louis ...... FOX league will start Tuesday, Jan. 4:25 p.m. New England at Baltimore ...... CBS 7 at the Highlands Sports 8:20 p.m. Chicago at Philadelphia ...... NBC Complex. MONDAY Sign up on Tuesdays and 8:25 p.m. Atlanta at San Francisco ...... ESPN Thursdays at 9 a.m. For more information call John Kloet at 414-4245 or Bill Todd at 385-5632. NHL MONDAY Sebring Elks Golf 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida...... SUN

SEBRING – The Sebring Elks Lodge No. 1529 monthly SNOWBOARDING golf outing will be held at SUNDAY Golf Hammock Golf and 2 p.m. U.S. Grand Prix – Halfpipe, Slopestyle . . . NBC Country Club on Monday, Jan. 6, beginning at 8 a.m. Cost is $34 which includes WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL golf, cart, lunch and prize SUNDAY fund. 1 p.m. California vs. Connecticut...... ESPN To sign up contact Jack 3 p.m. Duke at Kentucky ...... SUN McLaughlin at jackn- Times, games, channels all subject to change [email protected] or leave a message on (863) 471-3295. Marathon and 5K Run/Walk The race features custom Check in not later than is set for Highlands trophies or plaques for over- 7:40 a.m. by the Pro Shop. Hammock State Park on all, master and grand master Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 with a champions, trophies for first Highlands County Dane Hoehne/News-Sun 7:30 a.m. starting time. thru third in 16 male and Sebring's Jared Lang (3) tries to get control of the ball Friday night during Sebring's 2014 Adult Winter Custom long-sleeve Dri-fit female age groups in the 1-0 win over Lake Wales. Leagues will be given to the Half Half and Trophy to first in Marathon participants and age groups and medals for SEBRING – Registrations short-sleeve Dri-fit for the 2nd and 3rd in the 5K and Fees are due Tuesday, 5K. Run/Walk. Jan. 7 – no Exceptions. This year’s Half Marathon Chip timing will be pro- ACC to review schedule format Coaches meeting on will also feature a team relay vided by Central Florida Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 6 pm. made up of up to four indi- Striders. at league meetings next month League play will begin the viduals running 3.0, 3.0, 3.0, “The Half Marathon is week of January 14th. and 3.1 mile sections. made up of two 6.5 mile By KAREEM COPELAND sion on the subject due to nate some of the yearly Cost is $360 Per team plus Relay entry rates apply to loops that utilize the trails Associated Press the large time gap rivalry games like Florida $15 Sanctioning Fee all relay team members and and portions of the loop TALLAHASSEE — between road games State-Miami. Ages 16 and up for should be submitted together road. It is a challenging Syracuse athletic director involving cross-division “There are some play- Women’s, Church and with team name by January course, but provides you a Daryl Gross wants a teams. ing-partner scheduling Recreation A and B Leagues. 17 in order for proper awards chance to see areas of the change to the Atlantic The Syracuse AD con- that simply don’t need to To register or for more to be ordered. park that you would not Coast Conference’s cur- tends that certain pro- be maintained,” Gross information, please call the Those desiring an entry ordinarily see,” said a rent eight-game league grams are at a disadvan- wrote. Highlands County Sports form may contact race direc- Striders club member. schedule and league offi- tage when the schedule “In fact I believe it Complex at 402-6755 or Bob tor Chet Brojek at A step beyond the ordi- cials will discuss the pos- keeps them from regularly would be in the best inter- Keefe at 381-8284 or Dustin [email protected] or by nary, you should try running sibility during meetings in playing in major markets est to prioritize playing Ridenour at 381-8269. calling 385-4736 and leaving the Hammock Half on late January. such as Boston, Atlanta multiple members of the The complex is located at a message. Entry fee for the January 25. Gross raised the possi- and Miami. conference over having a 216 Sheriff’s Tower Rd, 5K is $20 thru January 17 The proceeds of the race bility in email to the One Gross suggestion is playing-partner. Sebring, FL 33870. and $30 after the 18th thru benefit the Friends of league’s athletic directors to have a nine-game con- “I do understand creat- race day. Highlands Hammock State and Commissioner John ference schedule. The five ing rivalry inventory how- Hammock Half Hammock Half Marathon Park who provide thousands Swofford. The email was conference teams that are ever it may be better to be Marathon/5K fees are $35 thru Jan. 17 and of dollars of support to the obtained by The left off one year must be more creative with the $45 after Jan. 18. park each year. Visit friend- Associated Press through on the schedule the fol- rivalry concept annually SEBRING – The 6th Race day registration will sofhighlandshammock.org a public records request lowing season. than to force them over Annual Hammock Half be from 6:45-7:10 a.m. for more information. and it calls for a discus- That would likely elimi- the long term.”

Vonn optimistic about Sochi despite new setback with injured knee

Associated Press after losing her balance and miss- reigning Olympic downhill cham- watching from the bottom of the to reconstruct two knee ligaments VAL D’ISERE, France — ing a gate on Saturday. pion. “It was a small compression, slope, Vonn skied out after her left after a crash at the world champi- Lindsey Vonn felt her injured right But shortly afterward, she said and it was fully loaded on the right ski came up in the air, putting all onships, and then partially re-tore knee give way and for a moment it no new damage had been done to ski and my knee just completely her weight on the troublesome one of them in November. looked like her chances for another the surgically repaired knee and gave out. I tried to pressure the ski right leg. The American was clear- She said she will give herself Olympic gold might be in jeopardy. her plans for the Sochi Olympics again and it gave out again. I had ly distressed after pulling up and plenty of rest and expects to race Vonn had another scary run dur- were still intact. no chance of making that gate, looked close to tears as she again “probably sometime in ing the World Cup downhill in Val “I didn’t hurt myself more than unfortunately.” clutched her knee. January” as she follows a lighter d’Isere, clutching her knee in pain I’m already hurt,” said Vonn, the With boyfriend Tiger Woods Vonn needed surgery in February program before the Olympics.”

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And while her lower resulted in 193 kills, and Lady Dragon Bella stature at 5-foot-2 adds to her strength at the net Caraballo, a long-limbed, 6- her ability to go down and accounted for a whopping foot skywalker, topped the get them, her athleticism 51.5 blocks – more than 200 kill mark for the sea- and hops allowed her to half of the team total of son, totalling 231, while collect 30 kills – from the 95.5 – and she tied for third showing her own great ver- back row. on the team with 38 service satility in gathering 169 Bates was also a weapon aces. digs. on her serves, finishing sec- Corley also showed her Swooping in from the ond among the Dragons MCT ability wasn’t just in her other side would be the A stadium worker blows snow off the field during a game in Philadelphia earlier this sea- with 49 aces. son. The Super Bowl is being played in New York, which has league officials making con- power as she was able to equally lengthy and strong So there’s the starting six collect 122 digs and dish swinger Marina Torres of tingency plans in case of a blizzard. of the 2013 News-Sun All- out 11 assists. Avon Park. County Volleyball team, a “Being at Sebring for the The Lady Red Devil potent looking squad to be past four years, I have accounted for 120 kills for Cold-weather cities may get sure. faced Breauna plenty of the district runner up and And there were certainly times,” Whittington said. would be potent defensively tough cuts that would back “You walk into the gym and with Corley at the net as to host more Super Bowls up the team quite abley off she is just intimidating. Her she totaled 48 blocks on the Continued from B1 break in those 2010 meetings. Louis, Arizona, San height and being an all- year. the bench with the likes of cially lately, though none has Just before he and fellow Francisco, New Orleans and around athlete really allows Adding to the versatility Jacalyn Baldwin , Andrea been required thus far to put owners agreed to waive the Detroit — haven’t won even her to succeed on the net. and strength would be a Barajas and Joanna any money or resources so-called “50-degree rule” to once in the cold over that She’s aggressive and a back row combo of Sanchez of Lake Placid, where his mouth is — and pave the way for a successful same span. leader for her team.” Sebring’s Jordan Hinkle Otaysha Smith, Aaliya won’t until the bidding New York-New Jersey bid — Not that any or all of them For Corley, it’s been a and Lake Placid’s libero Eastburn and Maria Tataris, process for the 2019 Super previously, hosting cities wouldn’t welcome the long path that has paid off. Mary Grace Bates. and Sebring’s Ansley Bowl begins late next sum- required an average tempera- chance to try their luck in “Being nominated for Hinkle played significant Selander, Caylin Webb and mer. ture of 50 or above during 2019. FACA and Player of the time along the front as one Hannah Tucker. After New York, the next the week of the game — “If they have it in Alaska, Year is something I’ve been of the Streaks better outside Congratulations to the three Super Bowls are set for Snyder emerged from a mid- if that’s where they want to fighting for since my fresh- hitters, totaling 116 kills. seniors that make up this Glendale, Ariz. (2015), Santa morning session and said, “I play the Super Bowl, I want man year,” she said. “I’ve But with the heavy hit- squad, who will be moving Clara, Calif. (2016; the 50th think Washington should get to get my team there. That’s finally earned it and I’m ters on this squads’ front on the take their games to anniversary of the one, no matter what. It is the how I look at it,” Buffalo very honored.” line, Hinkle would make the collegiate level. Superpalooza), and Houston nation’s capital.” coach Doug Marrone said. Two team leaders who use of the strong and quick But this list also includes (2017). The 2018 field has More than three years later, “... either I’m there play- both work to their strengths defensive abilities that plenty of underclassmen, already been narrowed to Snyder is part of a growing ing it, or I’m at home feeling and utilize their versatility allowed her to collect 157 with many others getting Indianapolis, Minneapolis chorus of like-minded own- pretty ...” and here Marrone – a great pair of building digs. set to make names for and perennial favorite New ers. But until they assess the paused to glance at Bills blocks for an All-County She was also potent serv- themselves next year. Orleans. All three finalists final product in New York, spokesman Scott Berchtold. have — or in the case of all those pledges of support “Can I say the word I want to Minneapolis, will have — a are only conditional. say?” he began. Jags’ Jones-Drew a game-day decision again domed stadium. That winner “Everybody says, ‘What if “Lousy?” suggested will be announced in May. it snows?’ We’ll take the Berchtold. JACKSONVILLE (AP) — Jacksonville Jones-Drew missed last week’s game By then, serious ownership snow off the field,” Denver “Lousy,” Marrone repeat- Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew against Buffalo with a lingering hamstring contenders for 2019 will have owner Pat Bowlen said, “and ed. “OK.” practiced in a limited capacity Friday, a injury. begun raising cash from we’ll play the game. ... The positive sign he might be able to play Jones-Drew is listed as questionable. civic, business and communi- championship game should Jim Litke is a national sports against the Tennessee Titans. Linebacker Geno Hayes (knee) and defen- ty groups and helped formed be played around the league. columnist for The Associated Coach Gus Bradley says Jones-Drew will sive tackle Roy Miller (shoulder) also are bid committees. It’s not a Everybody should have an Press. Write to him at be a game-day decision. MJD will work questionable. small commitment. After opportunity to have it.” jlitke(at)ap.org and follow him out before the team determines whether he Safety Johnathan Cyprien (thigh), who winning the 2014 game, in a “This is where it all start- at Twitter.com/JimLitke can play in the home finale today. missed last week’s game, is probable. vote taken at the 2010 NFL ed. Right here,” New owners meetings, the host England owner Robert Kraft New York-New Jersey com- said, referring to the region mittee raised $70 million to where football first took hold cover the cost of staging the in the United States. “We GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 12/22/13; 0 0 0 3 4 6 7 0 event. 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It Chicago and the NFL to also has to provide two NFL- expand their already wonder- caliber practice facilities for ful relationship,” according the teams, buildings large to a mayoral spokesman. enough to house a media cen- Whether any of those ter and the “NFL Experience” cities, or more stealthy con- — essentially a weeklong fan tenders like Tennessee, convention — and range of Carolina and Seattle, make it sponsor and corporate hospi- into the final mix remains to tality gatherings. Even towns be seen. In the 47 Super where the field gets chewed Bowls spread across 15 dif- up during the season can con- ferent venues so far, no host- fidently bid, since NFL ing team has ever made it to spokesman Brian McCarthy the big game. But two came said the league has arranged close: the then-Los Angeles to bring in an entirely new Rams lost the 1979 game playing surface for the big played just down the road at game in the past. the Rose Bowl in Pasadena; “At the end of the day, the five years later, the 49ers considerations are the same ventured just 30 miles from as they would be for a game home to play at Stanford in a warm climate or Stadium. indoors,” McCarthy added. Based strictly on the num- “What did the product on the bers, the cold-weather fran- field look like? Did the logis- chise most likely to break tics work to the benefit of that curse would be the everybody? How was the fan Patriots. Using the 32-degree experience? How did it come benchmark, New England is across on TV? How were the an NFL-best 23-6 (a winning sponsors treated? percentage of 79 percent) in “This is the pinnacle of our such games. game. It’s the one stage that Among teams with at least everybody is looking at.” 10 games in those conditions, For handicapping purpos- its closest pursuer is es, Redskins owner Daniel Philadelphia (10-4), followed Snyder put down the first by Cincinnati (11-5), Green marker among his cold- Bay (28-13-1) and Chicago weather counterparts during a (14-7). Five teams — St. C M Y K

Page B4 News-Sun u Sunday, December 22, 2013 www.newssun.com C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 22, 2013 Page B5 Business Local chiropractic office donates toys LP Hardware gives Special to the News-Sun SEBRING – Affinity Health Professionals’ patients, staff, away $1,000 and their families had a suc- cessful toy drive in support of Heartland for Children’s shopping spree “Rudolph Round-up.” Special to the News-Sun year, and we’re glad that A huge box of about 50 toys LAKE PLACID – The Michael will be able to and blankets were donated for fall season just got a little choose whatever he wants children of all ages. The items more golden for Lake to get the job done. We will go to children in foster Placid Hardware and cus- care in Highlands, Hardee and thank all those who entered tomer Michael Latham. Polk counties. the giveaway for their par- On Dec. 2, Latham was Chiropractic physician and ticipation,” Tillis said. chosen as the winner of the certified acupuncturist L. John Lake Placid Hardware is Lake Placid Hardware Pepper said, “It’s great to see at 190 Plaza Ave. and has $1,000 Shopping our patients and community been serving customers in Giveaway. Latham was step up to help these children the Lake Placid area for six selected at random from have presents on Christmas years. more than 1,500 entries morning.” Lake Placid Hardware submitted at the store from Affinity Health Professionals offers a complete line of Aug. 26-Nov. 16. provides chiropractic care, hardware, plumbing sup- Robert Tillis said that acupuncture, massage and other plies, paint supplies, lawn Lake Placid Hardware is holistic and wellness-related garden, housewares, elec- Courtesy photo delighted to provide one of health services in Highlands Kathie Graydon (from left), Wendy Mcdowall and Dr. John Pepper with some of the trical supplies, pet supplies its customers with the County. items donated to Heartland for Children’s Rudolph Round-up. and lumber for everyone opportunity to make their from do-it yourself home- summer projects a little owner to the professional. more exciting. Lake Placid Hardware “Everyone has a few US economy expands at 4.1 percent rate has been a Do It Best Corp. extra chores this time of member since 2005. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Fastest pace since of 2.5 percent in 2014. economy grew at a solid 4.1 percent Outside the volatility caused by CROSSWORD SOLUTION annual rate from July through late 2011 changes in stockpiles, many analysts September, the fastest pace since late say the economy has begun to improve 2011 and significantly higher than pre- in the current quarter. Steady hiring has viously believed. Much of the upward domestic product, the economy’s total lowered the unemployment rate to a revision came from stronger consumer output of goods and services, was the five-year low of 7 percent. And much spending. best performance since a 4.9 percent of the November data so far have been The Commerce Department’s final increase in the final three months of upbeat. look at growth in the summer was up 2011. Consumer spending at retail busi- from a previous estimate of 3.6 percent. Still, analysts expect that for the year, nesses rose by the most in five months. Four-fifths of the revision came from the GDP will only expand by around Factories increased output for the fourth stronger consumer spending, primarily 1.7 percent, down from the 2.8 percent straight month, led by a surge in auto in the area of health care. growth of 2012. Much of that drop-off production. Builders broke ground on The 4.1 percent third quarter growth occurred because consumer spending homes at the fastest pace in more than rate came after the economy expanded was depressed by higher taxes that took five years, strong evidence that the at a 2.5 percent rate in the second quar- effect last January and the government’s housing recovery is accelerating despite ter. Much of the acceleration reflected a across-the-board spending cuts. The higher mortgage rates. Auto sales buildup in business stockpiles. Congressional Budget Office has esti- haven’t been better since the recession Economists expect growth has mated those two factors shaved 1.5 per- ended 4 1/2 years ago. And the stock slowed to between 2 percent and 2.5 centage points from growth in 2013. market is at all-time highs. percent in the current quarter, in part But the drag from the government is Analysts will pay close attention to because they believe inventory growth expected to lessen in 2014. The latest consumer spending in the fourth quar- has slowed. outlook for the National Association for ter. It drives 70 percent of economic The third quarter rise in the gross Business Economics predicted growth growth.

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Page B6 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 22, 2013 www.newssun.com Outdoors Arts and Entertainment Cardinals one of area’s ‘The Big Bad Musical’ most loved birds coming to Circle Theatre Special to the News-Sun Stepmother resents doing As you receive and send SEBRING – Champion Big Bad Wolf pro-bono work on such an your Christmas cards, you for Children’s Circle to be on trial obviously futile defense, should take notice what Theatre announces the pres- Mr. Wolf makes a good birds are being included in entation of “The Big Bad Jan. 3-4 case for himself. Was he the graphics. Predominant is Musical” on Jan. 3-4. born a criminal, or made the northern cardinal, usual- A courtroom has never one? ly shown are male and been more lively and fun Little Pigs and the shepherd Tickets are available female. Once in a while, a than in “The Big Bad in charge of the Boy Who online at simple-acts.org or white dove shows up, or an Musical.” This smart and Cried Wolf. at The Circle Theatre. American goldfinch. wickedly funny musical is With Sydney Grimm as “The Big Bad Musical” I am surprised that none great for audiences of any the commentator on live is the first of a full schedule of the so-called “religious” age. Court TV, the two greatest of children’s productions to cards ever show a peacock, The jury — the audience legal minds in the be staged by The Circle because early Christians — must decide the outcome Enchanted Forest — the Theatre in 2014. The cur- considered the peacock to be of the biggest trial ever in Evil Stepmother and the rent lineup includes “Willie a symbol of Christ’s resur- the fairy tale world. The Fairy Godmother — clash Wonka Jr.,” “Alice in rection. That is because notorious Big Bad Wolf is in a trial that will be Wonderland,” “Princess every year the peacock sheds being slapped with a class- remembered forever What’s her Name” and its feathers but then grows action lawsuit by story- after. As the wronged fairy “The Nutcracker.” A portion new ones the following year. books of quirky characters tale characters testify, the of the proceeds go to sup- Also, the “eyes” on its color- who want to get even: wolf seems deserving of all port the many local pro- ful tail seemed to symbolize Little Red Riding Hood, her that’s coming. Yet, even grams of Champion for God’s all-seeing eye. grandmother, the Three though the infamous Evil Children. Perhaps we will find a picture of the peacock at Easter time when we find E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; dec ads p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 0 ourselves communicating with rela- tives and friends as we partic- ipate in another Metro holiday Cardinals are often seen on holiday greeting cards, and also in local birdbaths. ritual. Birds & One of Texas, Arizona and southern Every so often, I receive the most California southward into an email or a call regarding Other loved of Mexico. a “crazy red bird” attacking Wild our com- According to an Archbold a window or the side-view Things mon back- Christmas bird count report, mirror of a car. The bird (it yard birds a 10-year average sighting of is always a male) is protect- Hank is undeni- the bird indicates 160 indi- ing its home territory from Kowalski ably the viduals here in Highlands what it believes to be a male cardinal. It is so named after County. intruder. My advice is to put the red robes worn by Cardinal nests are loosely a paper bag over the car’s Roman Catholic cardinals. built of twigs, vines, some mirror and cover the window The female is a buff — leaves, bark strips, grasses, being “attacked” with some- brown-tinged with red on the weed stalks, rootlets and thing that will cut down on crest. The male is bright red lined with fine grasses. The its reflective quality. with crest, black face and a female builds the nest in Please call, write or send DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; dec ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 7 stout, red bill. three to nine days, occasion- an email with your unusual Cardinals are in the family ally assisted by the male. bird sightings so that I can of grosbeaks, buntings, The nest is placed in have the fun of re-telling finches and sparrows. Size is dense shrubbery and small your story to our readers. 8-9 inches and its rich song trees 3-20 feet off the Until next time, enjoy of “what-cheer, cheer, purty, ground, generally about 10 watching birds, butterflies purty, purty” or “sweet, feet. and all wildlife. It’s a quali- sweet, sweet, sweet” is one A period of up to six days ty-of-life activity that will of the loveliest bird songs may elapse before the first add years to your life and you will hear as a payoff for egg is laid. Usually, three to life to your years. filling your bird feeds and four eggs are laid and incu- keeping the bird bath clean bation is by the female for Hank Kowalski lives in Lake with fresh water. 12-13 days. Cases of two Placid and is a graduate of the Cardinals are non migrato- females sharing the same Dr. Reed Bowman Bird Study ry and have steadily been nest simultaneously have Course given at South Florida extending their range north- been reported. State College. He is a past com- ward. According to our Young are tended by both missioner of the Natural Peterson Field Guide, it is parents and leave the nest in Resources Advisory Committee now resident from the nine to 11 days, fly well at and also a past president of the Dakotas, southern Ontario 19 days and become inde- Highlands County Audubon and Nova Scotia to the Gulf pendent at around 38 to 45 Society. Contact him at han- Coast and from southern days. [email protected]/.

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Vance Joy, “Riptide” Mirror LLC 5. “Beat the Boss 3”, Game Hive Corp. 10. “Midnight Memories “, One Direction Game” (Harvest Records) (Infectious Music UK) PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid advertise- Meeting/Bible Study, 6 p.m.; Worship a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; at 2 p.m. (French Mass). Daily Mass: and partake of the comfort, guidance, ment in the News-Sun that is published Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; Mission Programs Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. support and healing found in the lesson- Friday and Sunday. To find out more for Children, 6:45 p.m. Hispanic Services: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible Saturday at 9 a.m. Sacrament of sermons. information on how to place a listing in Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship serv- Study, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Reconcilliation: 7:15-7:45 a.m. first this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- ice at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 Gerald Webber and Associate Pastors Friday, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday and 9- CHURCH OF BRETHREN 6155, ext. 596. p.m. To watch services online, go to the Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Office Hours: 8:30 website at www.fbcap.net. “In the heart of 382-4301. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. � Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine � Avon Park, for the hearts of Avon Park.” Parkway Free Will Baptist Church, � St. James Catholic Church, 3380 St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church � First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL ANGLICAN Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Sebring (just 33870. Welcome to the church where the Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. � New Life Anglican Fellowship, 10 N. off U.S. 27 midway between Sebring and “Son” always shines. Sunday School, 10 Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Phone 385-1597. Main Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, Lake Placid). Your place for family, friends a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 FL 33852. Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon in and faith. Sunday morning worship serv- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday a.m.; Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Charge, (863) 243-3191; ice is 11 a.m. Nursery is provided for both Evening Worship, 7 p.m. End-of-the- Easter - Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., CHURCH OF CHRIST [email protected]. Sunday services with Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Month-Sing at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m. Teaching, Holy Life changing Bible Study for all ages of each month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 � Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S. Communion, Music, Fellowship, Healing starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday night worship tor. Church phone: 382-3552. Home p.m., first Saturday at 9 a.m. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. Prayer. “Pastoral and Spiritual”. at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and phone: 214-3025. Affiliated with the Minister: Don Smith. Sunday Worship Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with youth National Association of Free Will Baptists, Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery worship in the youth facility, and missions Nashville, Tenn. CHRISTIAN facilities are available at every service. ASSEMBLY OF GOD training for all children. Call the church at � Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC) Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 655-1524. 4400 Sparta Road. Evangelist Roger � Cornerstone Christian Church, (Saxon Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classes � Christ Fellowship Church (Assembly of � First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, Jaudon. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Hall) 1850 US 27 South, Avon Park, FL for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Bill � Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069 Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and Hope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Raymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter, Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping God FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website: Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery pro- Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 www.fbclp.com. Email: vided. For information, call 382-0869. Study; 10 a.m. Worship; Communion Placid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor- � Southside Baptist Church (GARBC), a.m.; Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening [email protected]. Sunday services - available each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening wor- Traditional Service 9 a.m., Contemporary 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 Home Fellowship Group. For more infor- ship is 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays Service 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- mation call 453-8929 or 449-0203. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are 0924. 10:30 a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family ages, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship � Eastside Christian Church, 101 Peace invited to join us. For more information, � First Assembly of God, 4301 dinner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reserva- Service, 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two miles call the church at 863-465-4636 or visit Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. tions required). Prayer meeting, Youth p.m. Wednesday: Student ministry, 6:30 east of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), the website www.thelordsway.com/lake- Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, Intersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet p.m.; Awana kindergarten through fifth 465-7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. placidcofc/. 10 a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDS at 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal grade, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Midweek Prayer Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; Worship � Church, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Palm St., Lake Placid. For information, and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for Celebration with the Lord’s Supper each Sebring Parkway Church of Christ, Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Bible call 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. under age 3 is available at all services. week 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, pianist; 3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL Study), LIFE Youth Group, Royal Rangers, � First Baptist Church of Lorida located Provisions for handicapped and hard-of- and John Thomas, organist. Wednesday: 33870; 385-7443. Minister: Kevin Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431. right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School hearing. Office phone, 385-0752. Praise and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Patterson. Times of service are: Sunday begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday � Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Where God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Bible Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard Christ, the Way, Truth and Life!” “Alive Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, BAPTIST p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11 Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- and Worth the Drive!” 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Class, 7 p.m. a.m. worship service. Wednesday evening 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, � Sebring Christian Church, 4514 � Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600 Bible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tod N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal. Village II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 Schwingel, Preacher; Josh Knabel (812- CHURCH OF GOD George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and From September the AWANA groups a.m. for all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 618-7118), Youth Pastor. Sunday biblically based. Sunday worship services, meet. First Lorida is the “Place to discover a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 � Church on the Ridge, Church of God, Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study and 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery God’s love.” For more information about a.m.; Sunday Youth Service, 6 p.m; Anderson, Ind.; 1130 State Road 17 the church or the ministries offered, call Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery avail- facilities are available. Bible studies at Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday North, Sebring, FL 33870. Worship 655-1878. able for all services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by classes Service Sunday, 10 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. � First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E. � Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 at 6:30 p.m. Changing Seasons, a men’s Prayer, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Dr. Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered for Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across grief support group, meets at 1:30 p.m. Collet Varner, (863) 382-0773. all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Telephone: 385-5154. Rev. Matthew D. from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Wednesdays. Alzheimers Caregivers Church phone: 452-6556. Crawford, senior pastor; Rev. Nuno Finch, pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Support Group meets at 1 p.m. � Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) We Norberto, associate pastor, minister of Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Thursdays. Office hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE are located at the corner of SR17 and C- music and senior adults; and Dixie and Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676. 17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us Kreulen, preschool director. Group Bible Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Study, and � First Christian Church (Disciples of � First Church of the Nazarene of Avon Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery provided. For Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL and doughnuts, followed with Sunday a.m.; Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; information, call 382-3695. of Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Sunday: School for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morn- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. for all Wednesday night programs at the ROC ing worship service begins at 10:30 a.m., The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday ages; morning worship at 10:45 a.m.; and begin 5:30 p.m., at church begin 6:30 and evening worship service is at 6 p.m. CATHOLIC School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday On Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen p.m. Preschool and Mother’s Day Out for Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s evening service is at 7 p.m. with special ministry and the Catylist class (20's+) children age 6 weeks to 5 years old. Call � Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and services for children and adults. If you begin at 6:30 PM. The adult Bible and 385-4704. Website www.fbsebring.com 595 E. Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, need any more information, call 453- Prayer Time begins at 7 p.m. For more � Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. 7:15 p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 4851. information go to www.bethanybap- Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English p.m. tistap.com or call the church office at is 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. and 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and � Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene of 863-452-1136. Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. 10:30 a.m. in English. Sunday Life Teen Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake � Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Mass at 6 p.m. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. Placid, FL 33852. Adult Sunday school, State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. English confession at 3:30 p.m. Saturday; CHRISTIAN & 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church; Sunday Evening Spanish confession at 6:30 p.m. Religious MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Wednesday evening: All church meal, 6 Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night pro- Education Classes (September to May) p.m.; Christian Life Study, 6:45 p.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 grams for children, youth and adults at 7 are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K � The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 Winter Life groups pending. Call 446- p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken p.m. through 5th. Grades 6th through Youth Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 1339. Pastor Tim Taylor. Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. � Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Bible Study are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 382-1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. � Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL Wednesday. Sunday services: Sunday School meets at Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. 33876. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday � St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Sunday: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 Hickory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mail- Service meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday CHURCHES OF CHRIST Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; p.m. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. ing address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Evening Bible Study meets at 6 p.m. (off IN CHRISTIAN UNION Wednesday: Evening Service, 7 p.m.; Fundamental, soul-winning, mission- 33870, 385-0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); site); Wednesday Prayer Gathering meets Children/Youth, 7 p.m. Telephone: 453- minded, King James Bible Church. Larry fax, 385-5169; email, [email protected]; at 6 p.m. � Community Bible Church - Churches of 4256. Fax: 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfel- Ruse, pastor. Phone 655-1899. Bus trans- website, www.stcathe.com. School Christ in Christian Union, (Orange low portation. Office/Mailing, Principal Dr. Anna V. Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A � ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 Adam, 747 S. Franklin St., Sebring, FL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE North (truck route), Avon Park. ship.org. Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385-7310; email Presenting Jesus Christ as the answer for � First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 Miller at the west end of Lake June) [email protected]. School office hours � Christian Science Church, 154 N. time and eternity. Sunday morning wor- N. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL - 453-6681. “Where the old fashion gospel is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning ship service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Rev. Johnattan preached.” Sunday School begins at 9:30 Clergy: Very Rev. José González, V.F., worship and Sunday school. Testimonial Soltero, Hispanic pastor; Joy Loomis, a.m.; Sunday Worship service at 10:45 [email protected] or 385-0049; Parochial meetings at 4 p.m. each second and Junior Church activities at same time for director of music. Sunday – Sunday a.m.; Sunday Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385-3993; fourth K-6 grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all school, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. Peter Wednesday. A free public reading ages), 9:30 a.m. (Transportation avail- Children’s Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth Study at 6 p.m. Call the church at 699- Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. room/bookstore, located in the church, is able.) Sunday evening praise and worship Choir, 4:30 p.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 0671 for more information. McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. open before and after church services. service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer Nursery provided for both services. � Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: - The Bible and the Christian Science text- service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activi- Wednesday - Wednesday Night Supper, 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 4 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10 a.m., 12 p.m. book, ‘Science and Health with Key to the ties at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- 5:15 p.m.; Children’s Choir, 5:45 p.m.; (A half mile east of Highlands Avenue on (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy Family Youth Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our come, please come worship with us. Tom Youth Activities, 6 p.m.; Prayer Arbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Center), every third Sunday of the month only preachers. All are welcome to come Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 22, 2013 Page B9 The Lists by Ylvis, Christian Lochstoer and Roth (Katherine Tegen Books) Television Best-Sellers Svein Nyhus (Simon & Schuster) 9. “A Beautiful Wedding” by Nielson Ratings Wall Street Journal NONFICTION Jamie McGuire (Atria Books) Prime-time viewership FICTION 1. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard 10. “Allegiant” by Veronica numbers compiled by 1. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Roth (Katherine Tegen Books) Nielsen for Dec. 9-15. Luck” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) NONFICTION E-BOOKS Listings include the Books) 2. “Sycamore Row” by John 1. “Twelve Years a Slave” by week’s ranking and view- 2. “Sycamore Row” by John Grisham (Doubleday) “Takedown Solomon Northup (HarperCollins) ership. Grisham (Doubleday) “Takedown Twenty” by Janet Evanovich 2. “Killing Jesus: A History” by 1. “NCIS,” CBS, 19.3 Twenty” by Janet Evanovich (Monday),” NBC, 13.2 (Bantam) Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard million. 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King (Scribner) 9. “The Heroes of Olympus: 6. “The Gods of Guilt” by 8. “Heaven Is for Real” by 7. “Sunday Night NFL 15. “60 Minutes,” 9. “The Heroes of Olympus: The House of Hades” by Rick Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) Todd Burpo (Thomas Nelson) CBS, 10.4 million. Pre-Kick,” NBC, 13.3 The House of Hades” by Rick Riordan (Disney Press) 7. “Takedown Twenty” by Janet 9. “George Washington’s 16. “Survivor Finale,” million. Riordan (Disney Press) 10. “What Does the Fox Say?” Evanovich (Bantam) Secret Six” by Brian Kilmeade 8. “The Voice CBS, 10.2 million. 10. “What Does the Fox Say?” by Ylvis, Christian Lochstoer and 8. “Insurgent” by Veronica (Sentinel) PLACES TO WORSHIP EPISCOPAL you look. Jesus went to the temple in a at 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 in America. Sunday morning worship: Day Saints, 3235 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring, robe and sandals. Quilting classes every p.m. A nursery and children’s church are Traditional service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Fl 33872; (863) 382-9092 Steve Austin, ࡗ St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840 Monday at 6 p.m. Looking for quilters or provided. The church is part of Christian school, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday evening Bishop; Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Father people willing to learn. Call 840-3303. International Ministries Network, a full Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family History Scott Walker. Sunday Services: Holy ࡗ Christ Lutheran Church Avon Park – gospel, non-denominational ministry. Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 Center (863) 382-1822. Sunday Services: Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy LCMS, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 mile Linda M. Downing, minister, lindadown- p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; e- Sacrament Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek serv- east of Avon Park High School past the [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, associate mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.cpc- Gospel Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; ice on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Sunday four-way stop sign. Sunday Divine minister, [email protected]. Church sebring.org. Office hours: 8:30-12:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10-1p.m.; School for all ages at 9 a.m. The nursery Worship is at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is phone: 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm Monday-Friday. Primary for children, 11:15 a.m. to 1 is open 8:45 a.m. until 15 minutes after celebrated every week with traditional forme.com ࡗ First Presbyterian Church ARP, 215 E. p.m.; Youth Activities: Wednesdays, 7- the 10 a.m. service ends. Wednesday: Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs of ࡗ Crossroads of Life, 148 E. Interlake Circle St., (two entrances on LaGrande), 8:20 p.m. Scouts: first and third Adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are praise. Fellowship time with coffee and Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852; Tel. 863- Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Wednesday, 7-8:20 p.m. Activity Days: 8- always welcome. Church office 385-7649, refreshments follows worship. Come wor- 655-9163. The place of your Divine The Rev. Robert Johnson is the pastor. 11 yr old Boys and Girls, second and for more information. ship and fellowship with us. For informa- appointment. We expect our supernatural Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday fourth Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. ࡗ St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Episcopal tion call Pastor Scott McLean at (863) God to transform our lives through His Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Placid, 471-2663 or see christlutheranavonpark.org. power and grace. Come, learn of His plan study, 10:30 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051. Rev. ࡗ Faith Lutheran Church – LCMS, 2740 and destiny for you. With His plan we third Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Elizabeth L. Nelson, Rector. Worship: Lakeview Dr, Sebring; Church phone: 385- receive His provision along with His per- p.m. each Wednesday; Children Ministry Sunday, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 7848; Faith Child Development Center: fect timing and opportunity. What you and Youth Group, 6 p.m. each Friday; THE SALVATION ARMY Sunday Bible study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday 385-3232. Sunday Traditional Worship have longed for, but have been missing, Mary Circle business meeting, 1 p.m. sec- School at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service: 8 a.m.; Sunday Praise Worship can now be received. The direction you ond Wednesday; Sarah Circle business ࡗ The Salvation Army – Center for 6 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. Holy Service: 10:30 a.m.; Communion served have been thirsty for will suddenly quench meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Worship. Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday. Sunday School & your parched soul. Come to experience Communion with Healing. Call the thrift Women’s Ministries Combined Bible a.m.; Holiness meeting, 11 a.m.; and Bible Classes: 9:15 a.m. Worship Svc. what you have been missing for so long – store for hours open - 699-0221. study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Be a part of Praise meeting and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Broadcast at 8 a.m. on WITS 1340AM empowerment in every area of life. We a warm, caring church family with tradi- Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s each Sunday. Educational opportunities teach, train and send forth to win souls. EVANGELICAL FREE tional services, following biblical truth. Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth include weekly adult Bible studies, Faith’s You don’t speak English – no problema. ࡗ First Presbyterian Church, ARP, 319 Ministries, 4 p.m. All meetings are at 120 CHURCH OF Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is open We have a Spanish interpreter. We look Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 385- N. Ridgewood Ave., Sebring. For more AMERICA from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All forward to fellowship and worship with 0107. Email: [email protected], Rev. Darrell information, visit the Web site www.salva- are warmly welcome in the Family of you at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Pastoers A. Peer, pastor. Sunday School, all ages, ࡗ tionarmysebring.com or call Major Bruce The Church of the Way EFCA, 1005 N. Faith. Gil and Rosa Benton (Faith Never Fails). 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship Time, 10:30 a.m.; Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday school ࡗ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ࡗ Grace Bible Church, 4541 Thunderbird Worship Service, 11 a.m. Tuesday: Youth and worship service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 (AALC) American Association of Lutheran Road, (second church on left) Sebring, FL Groups meet for devotions/Bible study, a.m. Youth activities, 6:30 p.m. Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, 33872. Phone, 382-1085. Dustin Woods, crafts, sport activities and dinner. Middle Wednesdays. The Way is a church family FL 33872. James Weed, pastor. Worship lead pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. and high school, 3:30-6:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST who gathers for contemporary worship, Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bible Study, 9 Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, 5:30-7:30 Elementary School, 5:30-7 p.m. teaching of God’s Word, prayer and fel- a.m. Nursery provided. Social activities: p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & Youth Wednesday: Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. ࡗ First United Methodist Church, 105 S. lowship. Come early and stay after for fel- Choir, Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- Programs, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. A nursery is Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. The Rev. A.C. lowship time. Child care and children’s 2346. College Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org available during worship. Call the church Bryant, pastor. Traditional Worship church are provided. Reinhold Buxbaum is ࡗ New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, ࡗ Faith Center West Ministry, “Restoring office for more information and other Service at 8:10 and 10:50 a.m. in the pastor. The Way – A place for you. Office 3725 Hammock Road, a Congregation of Lives, Families & Communities.” In the classes. sanctuary, Contemporary Worship in the Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell Phone: the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) in Banyan Plaza at 2349 U.S. 27 South, ࡗ First Presbyterian Church, ARP, FLC at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 273-3674. Email: thewaychurch@ fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Sebring, FL 33870. Pastors Leroy and www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak Ave., Lake and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth hotmail.com. Web site: Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Worship JoAnn Taylor the public to worship on Placid, 465-2742. The Rev. Ray Cameron, Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays with Rick www.TheWayChurch.org at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 a.m. For more Sundays at 11 a.m. for Praise & Worship senior pastor; the Rev. Drew Severance, Heilig, youth director. The 10:55 a.m. information, call Pastor Luke Willitz at and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for Bible associate pastor. Sunday Traditional Sunday worship service is broadcast over 385-2293 or visit the Web site at study and prayer. Children classes are Worship, 9 a.m.; Contemporary Worship, WITS 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery GRACE BRETHREN www.newlifesebring.com. available for all services. Ministries for 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:10 a.m. available at all services. ࡗ Resurrection Lutheran Church - ELCA, youth, men and women are held through- Wednesday evenings: Adult small group ࡗ First United Methodist Church, 200 S. ࡗ Grace Brethren Church, 3626 324 E. Main St., at Memorial Drive, Avon out the month. Please attend these Spirit- Bible Study 7 p.m. (Nursery available), Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. (863) Thunderbird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr. Park. Pastor Rev. John C. Grodzinski. filled services. “Moving Forward in Unity”. Youth Group – 6-12th grades) 7 p.m., 453-3759, Rev. Gary Pendrak, Pastor. Randall Smith, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Sunday worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Church office, 385-1800 or 655-2748. nursery and children’s ministry, 7 p.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 ices at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; School at 9:15 a.m. Coffee and fellowship ࡗ Highlands Community Church, a casu- Family Biblical Counseling available by a.m. Bible study every Wednesday at 6 Wednesday services at 7 p.m. We offer following 10:30 a.m. service. Wednesday al contemporary church, meets at 3005 appointment. p.m. Visit us at our church website: “Kid City” Children’s Ministry throughout Worship Service is at 7 p.m. Open New Life Way. Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; ࡗ Spring Lake Presbyterian Church www.fumcap.org. all services, and there are variosu other Communion celebrated at all services. Worship at 10 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Sebring, FL 33876. ࡗ Memorial United Methodist Church, classes for teens, married couples, “prime- “God’s Work, Our Hands.” World classes. Small groups meet Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 500 Kent Ave., (overlooking Lake Clay) timers,” and Bible studies in Spanish. “Kid ࡗ Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS, 25 throughout the week. Church phone is 10 a.m. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Lake Placid, FL, 33852. Rev. Tim Haas, City” Day Care, Preschool and After- Lakeview St., Lake Placid, FL 33852; 465- 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. second Thursday of the month, pastor. Rev. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral School Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 5253. The Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; ࡗ New Beginnings Church of Sebring, September through June. Board of assistant. Rev. Jerry McCauley, visitation registration call: 385-3111). Check us out Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre-School worshiping at The Morris Chapel, 307 S. Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Monday pastor. Sunday worship services: Worship on the Web at www.sebringgrace.org. director Education Hour, 8:45 a.m.; Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. of the month. Choir rehearses at 7 p.m. Service, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship service, 10 a.m. Holy Pastor Gary Kindle. Bible study every each Wednesday, September through School, 9:30 a.m. Loving nursery care Communion each first and third Sunday. Sunday, 9 a.m. Blended Church Service, April. Presbyterian Women meet at 10 provided every Sunday morning. Youth INDEPENDENT Children’s Church scheduled during wor- 10:15 a.m. Phone (863) 835-2405. new- a.m. the third Thursday of the month. Fellowship, 5 p.m. We offer Christ-cen- ship service, 4-year-olds through fifth beginningschurchofsebring.com Begin Organist: Richard Wedig. Choir Director: tered Sunday school classes, youth pro- ࡗ First Christian Church, 1016 W. grade. Nursery provided during worship your week with us. Suzan Wedig. Church phone, 655-0713; grams, Bible studies, book studies and Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; (863) service for infants to 3-year-olds. Seasonal ࡗ The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Church, e-mail, [email protected], Web Christian fellowship. We are a congrega- 453-5334; on the Web at www.firstchris- Mid-Week Services each Wwednesday 148 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid (at site, http://slpc.embarqspace.com. tianap.com. Our motto is “Jesus is First at evening during Advent and Lent. Call Lake Placid Christian School), Pastor tion that wants to know Christ and make First Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Senior church office at 465-5253 or visit the Juanita Folsom. Sunday morning service, Him known. Check out our church web- Minister; Bible School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 website at www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel School of site at www.memorialumc.com or call the a.m.; Wednesday studies for all ages, 6 Other activities and groups include: Choir; Theology, 7 p.m.; Church service, Tuesday, SEVENTH-DAY church office at 465-2422. Lakeview p.m. Nursery provided for all events. Ladies Guild and LWML; Men’s 7 p.m. More information at ADVENTIST Christian School, VPK to Grade 5, 465- Fellowship Group, Small Group Bible www.juanitafolsomministries.com. 0313. Studies; Trinity Tots Pre-school, and ࡗ Union Church, 106 N. Butler Ave., ࡗ Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist ࡗ St. John United Methodist Church, INTERDENOMINATIONAL Youth Group. Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday traditional Church, 1410 West Avon Blvd., Avon 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, FL worship service is at 7:45 a.m. (October Park. Phone: 453-6641 or e-mail: avon- 33872. The Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr., ࡗ World Harvest and Restoration through Easter) and 9 a.m. Contemporary [email protected], Sabbath School, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Ministries, (non-denominational) 2200 N. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday worship service is at 10:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service 10:45 Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: Nursery and children’s church available. a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer meeting Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 452-9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service: ࡗ Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Wednesday night worship with Pastor 7 p.m. Community Service hours on Nursery provided for all services. Phone Sunday School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tiger Gullett and CrossTalk with Pastor Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. 382-1736. www.stjohnsebring.org a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. prayer Sunday: American Sign Language: First Bill Breylinger at 6 p.m. Breakfast and till 2 p.m. A sale takes place the first ࡗ Spring Lake United Methodist Church, meeting/Bible study. Pastor: W.H. Rogers. Worship sermon, songs signed first and lunch menus at Solid Grounds. Senior Sunday of each month. Senior Pastor 8170 Cozumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. second Worship services. First Worship Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Frank Gonzalez. Walker Memorial The Rev. Clyde Weaver Jr., Pastor. service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship service, Web page at www.weareunion.org. Academy Christian School offering educa- Worship service starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible LUTHERAN 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to 2 years old) ࡗ Unity Life Enrichment Centre, new tion for kindergarten through 12th Study meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. and Sunday school classes both hours. location, 10417 Orange Blossom Blvd. S., grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Associate Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. ࡗ Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA), BFC Youth, 6 p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. Sebring, FL 33875; 471-1122; e-mail Pastor is Ryan Amos. Website is www.dis- Church office phone: 655-0040. 1178 S.E. Lakeview Drive., Sebring. David Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs through [email protected]. Web site, www.unity- coverjesus.org Thoresen will be the Spiritual Leader every 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.; ofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday ࡗ Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Sunday for the next two months. Jim Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd Patterson, Celebration Service, Nursery and 2106 N. State Road 17, Sebring; 385- UNITED CHURCH Helwig, organist. Worship service with the pastor; Andy McQuaid, associate pastor. Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, 2438. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist is at 9:30 a.m. every Web site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Christian Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meeting, OF CHRIST Sunday. Birthday Sunday is the first office 385-1024. Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Rev. Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community service: Sunday of each month after the service. ࡗ Calvary Church, 1825 Hammock Road, Andrew C. Conyer, senior minister trans- every Monday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar ࡗ Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Council meeting is on the first Tuesday of Sebring, FL 33872; 386-4900. An inde- forming lives from ordinary to extraordi- with Dr. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Jesus didn’t reject people, neither do we. each month. WELCA meets at noon sec- pendent community church. Sunday nary. Pastor Nathan Madrid. Join us for worship every Sunday at 9:30 ond Tuesday of the month with a light morning worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, a.m. and you’ll be embraced by a compas- lunch. Labyrinth Prayer Garden is open to 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 PRESBYTERIAN sionate congregation that is all-inclusive. the public 24 hours a day, seven days a p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. A small friend- We’re at the corner of Hammock and week. When in need of prayers or to talk ly church waiting for your visit. ࡗ Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), THE CHURCH OF LATTER Hope. Choir and Bell Choir practice on to God, come to the Garden. Come and ࡗ Christian Training Ministries Inc., on 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, 33872- DAY SAINTS Wednesday; Bible studies throughout the grow with us; we would love to meet you Sebring Parkway. Enter off County Road 2113. Pastor Tom Schneider. A week. 471-1999; sebringemmanuel and your family. Don’t worry about how 17 on Simpson Avenue. 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You can handle Distraught daughter won’t let difficult times, Aries Metro News Service Horoscope longtime couple tie the knot Aries (March 21-April 20) – Aries, some difficulty Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. Dear Abby: I’m 50 and troubled daughter allowed to tell any- erase the child’s mother from awaits you, but you are 22) – Scorpio, just when my boyfriend, “Ray,” is 55. to rule his life. one that her mommy her memory, she is old strong and fully capable of skepticism seems to be tak- We have been together for 11 died and has to tell enough to always remember handling what’s coming your ing over, you will discover years. He’s divorced with Dear Abby: My all her friends that not only that her mother way. Maintain your compo- once in a while there are a two children. I am single and hog-mouth husband her father’s new died, but also that her father sure and stick it out a little few surprises with happy childless. We owned our own and I are having an girlfriend is her and this woman want to bury longer. endings. Enjoy your good homes until a year ago, when ongoing disagree- mom. Is it right to the fact that she ever existed. Taurus (April 21-May luck. we sold them and bought a ment about food. keep her from talk- That child needs to talk 21) – Taurus, this is your Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. house together. We each pay When there is spe- ing about her about her mother, and to for- week to shine and let every- 21) – Sagittarius, though half the bills including the cial food in the Dear Abby mommy? bid it will cause problems one at work know just how unusual, your behavior mortgage. We love each house, something – Maria From when she is older. talented and devoted you are might seem perfectly reason- other, get along great, have we both like, he feels free to Texas to the team. Enjoy the fan- able to you. But unless you similar values and can’t eat as much of it as he wants Dear Maria: Of course Write to www.DearAbby.com or fare while you can get it. share your thoughts with imagine not being together. without leaving any for me. not! While the father and his P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, Gemini (May 22-June others, they may wonder My problem is I want to His argument is that if it’s girlfriend might wish to CA 90069. 21) – Distractions are lurk- what is going on. get married. Ray does, too, around for several days – ing, Gemini, but you will Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. but his 20-year-old daughter even if it’s frozen – I have still manage to get things 20) – Remember that words isn’t ready for it yet. She and had “plenty of time to get done. Somehow you find the said in the heat of the I get along fine, but she gets my share.” I feel it shouldn’t focus needed to muddle moment will not soon be very stressed and cries when be up to him to tell me how through all the work. forgotten, Capricorn. Don’t the topic is mentioned. I told much to eat, and when. Cancer (June 22-July 22) forget to employ some tact Ray I think she has learned He weighs almost twice as – Trust someone close to you when discussing serious from her childhood that cry- much as I do, and eats with a few of your secrets, matters with loved ones. ing enables her to get her accordingly. It’s particularly Cancer. Holding them in may Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. way. But Ray insists she has upsetting if I have invested only cause you grief in the 18) – Aquarius, this week anxiety issues, and he’s hours in the preparation of a long run. Your confidante you will have to be very afraid she will hurt herself if dish, only to find it’s gone will be supportive. convincing if you want plans we get married. I say we when I want my second help- Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) – to go your way. Brush up on should just do it and hope ing. I think he is being Leo, an investment opportu- your approach and give that, eventually, she accepts inconsiderate at best. Am I nity has piqued your interest. thought to exactly what it is it. wrong? Until you sign over the you want to say. Counseling is out of the – Where’s My Beef?! funds, be sure to research Pisces (Feb. 19-March question for her. She won’t Dear “Where’s”: I don’t everything thoroughly and 20) – Take a few days to let go. Ray and I did go for think so. Your husband is call in some expert advice. your mind wander, Pisces. advice about this. The coun- behaving like a selfish child. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) You will probably find being selor agreed that his daughter If you have been cooking in – Virgo, you have a lot on a free spirit to be a refresh- needs counseling, but we large quantities, try prepar- your plate, but you can han- ing break from the norm. can’t “make” her go. My ing only enough for two por- dle it on your own. If things question is, is Ray ever tions for a while – a long are to get done, you will get Famous birthdays going to marry me? Any sug- while. them accomplished of your Dec. 22 - Hector gestions on what we should own accord, even if it takes Elizondo, actor (77); Dec. do? Dear Abby: My 30-year- longer. 23 - Eddie Vedder, singer – Confused in New Jersey old niece passed away, leav- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) (49); Dec. 24 - Stephanie Dear Confused: If Ray ing a 7-year-old daughter. – Some added confidence is Meyer, author (40); Dec. 25 waits for his daughter’s Her grieving husband found all you need to get back on - Annie Lennox, singer (59); blessing, it may take another a married woman two the right track, Libra. Things Dec. 26 - Jared Leto, 11 years for her to give it – months later. She divorced are bound to work out in actor/singer (42); Dec. 27 - if she ever does. You and her second husband, and now your favor, especially when Emilie de Ravin, actress Ray should get more coun- all three of them are living you put your mind to some- (32); and Dec. 28 - Joe seling to help him find the together. thing. Manganiello, actor (37). strength to stop allowing his Abby, the little girl is not C M Y K

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