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Online Courtesy photo Investigators look over a portion of the debris field from Wednesday night’s plane crash east of Avon Park. Plane crash Question: Is it wrong to put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving? News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY kills three Firefighters from DeSoto City, West Sebring and the City of Sebring, were not able to save a single-wide mobile home Wednesday, but they were able to keep the fire from Yes Civilian plane was aiding military spreading. 67.5% with exercises at Range when it Blazes in Sebring and Lake went down east of Avon Park By ED BALDRIDGE This Story Was First Placid keep firefighters busy [email protected] Reported Online At AVON PARK — The By CHRISTOPHER No Highlands County Sheriff’s www.newssun.com TUFFLEY Office confirmed just before [email protected] 32.5% noon on Thursday that three ing support to a Special SEBRING — Two unre- people were killed in the Operations Command train- lated home blazes kept fire- crash of a small plane east of ing exercise. There was no fighters busy Wednesday. Avon Park Wednesday night. armament on the aircraft or The first call in the early Total votes: 120 Although the civilian air- military personnel. More afternoon was to a single- Next question: craft was participating in information will be provided wide mobile home set in lot military drills at the Avon as it becomes available,” a thick with trees on Oak Do you eat a traditional Park Air Force Bombing statement from the 6th Air Circle. meal for Thanksgiving? Range, no military personnel Mobility Wing based out of Mutual aid was necessary were reported to be on the MacDill Air Force Base to keep the fire restricted to Make your voice heard at issued Thursday said. the main building, and two plane, which crashed in a News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY www.newssun.com pasture, according to the U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. out buildings did burn. The Volunteer Placid Lakes firefighters continue to check for Sheriff’s Office. Paul Villagran stated the home itself was a complete hot spots after putting out a fire at 473 Johnson Street Obituaries News video showed debris plane was a civilian aircraft loss. Wednesday afternoon. Arson may be involved in the fire, scattered over a wide area. contracted by the military for Water was brought in by which consumed the roof. Katherine Demundo The tail of the aircraft was a routine training mission at two tanker trucks, however, Age 89, of Sebring partially submerged in a the Bombing Range. and volunteer fighters from small pond, and was the only The HCSO and representa- Stations 18 and 19 in fully knocked down the investigation vehicle was John Frick recognizable piece of wreck- tives of the U.S. Air Force DeSoto City, with assis- flames and put the fire out. observed on site, as was a Age 92, of Lake Placid age. spent several hours searching tance from West Sebring County emergency man- K-9 truck. “The small-fixed wing volunteers and the Sebring agement personnel were Rita Gagné civilian aircraft was provid- See PLANE, page 7A Fire Department, success- also on scene. A crime scene See FIRES, page 7A Age 88, of Sebring Ruth Hackert Age 76, of Lake Placid LP recreation board not happy being ‘blindsided’ Obituaries, Page 5A By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY In the past, the county reimbursed and is already working with greatly settle into their seats and then Index [email protected] the town half of the annual costs for reduced revenues, town council approach them to work out a solution, Classifieds 9A LAKE PLACID — For months running the active parks. member Steve Bastardi has called the the council asked Komaso to create a now, the town of Lake Placid has But in the fiscal year 2009-2010, situation “ a train wreck” and pro- Community Briefs 5A user fee structure. been at odds with the Board of the commissioners voted to reim- posed closing the parks altogether. The council then asked the recre- Dear Abby 11B County Commissioners over funding burse a smaller percentage. They put Bastardi was particularly upset ation committee to come up with a Editorial & Opinion 4A for organized sport parks used by aside funding for recreation in gener- when he learned recreation director plan to raise the $22,500. Healthy Living 5B county residents, but paid for with al, but there is disagreement over John Komaso had included $22,500 In its discussion Wednesday night, town resident tax dollars. Local Golf News 3B how the money is to be divided, so in his budget as income from user the committee and audience members Now there is some tension between nothing has been decided. fees when no user fees were in place. — all deeply involved in organized Lottery Numbers 2A the town council and its own recre- In the meantime, because Lake After deciding to give the new Movie Review/Times 11B ation board. Placid has to pay all costs up front county commission members time to See PARKS, page 8A Places to Worship 8B Police Blotter 2A Religion 7B Sports On TV 2B Unannounced hazmat drill Sudoku Puzzle 11B Follow the in Sebring was ‘perfect’ News-Sun on Crews weren’t aware call wasn’t real By ED BALDRIDGE drill, but they were not aware it was a drill [email protected] when the first call was made. www.twitter.com/thenewssun SEBRING — Those traveling along “No one knew. All of their responses and U.S. 27 south of Sebring near Praxair were what they would have been if there Distribution Thursday morning were were an actual emergency,” said Charles treated show complete with smoke, lights Andrews, Highlands County Fire and men in green “turtle” suits during a Supervisor. drill conducted by The Highlands County www.facebook.com/newssun DeSoto City’s volunteer fire department News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Special responded to the call because they were The Highlands County HazMat team responds to a gas leak Unit. the closest to the scene, but all the depart- Thursday morning at Praxair Distribution along U.S. 27 South in The unit was graded on its response Sebring. The HazMat team was not immediately aware that the call time, preparation and execution of the was just a drill. 0790994 01001 See HAZMAT, page 7A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com POLICE BLOTTER Brantley, Jackson The News-Sun would like sworn in as school to remind the readers that the names listed below reflect those who have board members been charged with a By SAMANTHA GHOLAR the school board. crime, but they are all [email protected] Also during the meeting innocent until proven SEBRING — The the members recommended guilty by a court of law. If Highlands County School and voted upon the new anyone listed here is Board received its two new chairperson and vice-chair- acquitted or has charges members on Tuesday person of the Highlands dropped, they can bring in evening. Bill Brantley, who County School Board. proof of such decision or will serve in the District 4 Donna Howerton, repre- mail a copy to the paper seat, replaced Richard senting District 2, was cho- and the News-Sun will be Norris. Ronnie Jackson will sen as the new chairperson happy to report that infor- serve in the District 1 seat, of the board. District 3 mation. The News-Sun is replacing retired chairper- member Ned Hancock is at 2227 U.S. 27 South, son Wally Randall. now the new vice-chair of Sebring, FL 33870. Both Brantley and the board. Both Howerton Jackson were accompanied and Hancock have served The following people News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR by family and friends and for several years on the were booked into the Cracker Trail Elementary second graders visited the Recycling Center on Skipper Road on were sworn in to their posi- school board. Highlands County Jail on Thursday morning. Students learned how to categorize and properly dispose of all materi- tions on the board. Jackson The agenda for the Wednesday, Nov. 17: als and techniques that help keep recycling simple. and Brantley will serve remainder of the year was ࡗ Roxanne Jo Broder, 47, until 2014 as members of also set during the meeting. of Lake Placid, was charged with disturbing Field trips teach CTE peace and resisting an officer without violence. ࡗ Mary Kathryn Chiu, 55, of Lake Placid, was students about recycling charged with trespassing. By SAMANTHA GHOLAR ࡗ Manuel Cortez, 24, of can be recycled and what is recycling process. [email protected] considered contaminated,” Students learned about the Lake Wales, was charged SEBRING — Several with failure to appear ref- said Reed. materials that the center groups of second grade stu- Contaminated goods are takes: glass, plastic, card erence resisting officer dents visited the Recycling without violence. things that the center can not board, aluminum, steel cans ࡗ Center throughout the week recycle and usually wind up and mixed papers. Shirley Ann England, learning all about the impor- 25, of Lake Placid, was in the Highlands County Students also learned tance of recycling in the charged with two counts landfill. “Things like shrub- where the majority of the community. of contempt of court refer- bery guards that have been mixed paper brought to the On Thursday, second ence child support. in gardens; things like that center comes from. “Junk graders from Cracker Trail ࡗ Carlito David we can’t do anything with. mail!” they all shouted. Elementary visited and Hernandez, 25, of Sebring, It’s a lot of work filtering Reed hopes that the visit toured the center. The stu- was charged with posses- through all the materials we to the center will enable stu- dents were lead by recycling sion and or use of drug get dropped off here,” Reed dents with the information program manager Christy equipment, possession of said. they need to help out at Reed. Reed has worked for a weapon or ammunition Large piles of plastic bot- home with recycling and years as an advocate for the by a convicted felon, pro- tles must be sorted through help to better the communi- Keep Highlands County ducing marijuana, posses- by hand to ensure each item ty. Beautiful Program. sion of marijuana and pos- is recyclable and not con- “When they get home now The students walked taminated. As the employees session of marijuana with they will know that this can through the Skipper Road at the center sorted through be recycled and that can’t intent to sell. recycling center and learned the enormous pile water and be. It is a good way for them ࡗ George Burdell Keagy, the many aspects of recy- soda bottles and milk jugs, to teach not only themselves Courtesy Photo 42, of Tavernier, was cling. “They learned at each the students watched as the but show their families ways Bill Brantley is sworn in at the school board meeting on arrested on an out-of- Tuesday evening. Brantley will serve as District 4 seat station how to determine conveyor demonstrated how to take care of garbage prop- county warrant reference replacing Richard Norris. Brantley is accompanied by what materials are good and the bottles go through the erly,” Reed said. violation of probation DUI. his wife and two young sons. ࡗ Timothy Todd Lawrence, 32, of Avon Park, was charged with violation of probation ref- Florida unemployment compensation tax going up again erence misuse of 911 or E911 system. Associated Press announced for 2010. It drew howls of diverted to begin paying off the loans. than we were last year.” ࡗ Alonzo Donnell Luther, TALLAHASSEE — protest from the business community, The jobless rate instead has With more than a million Floridians 42, of Lake Placid, was Unemployment compensation taxes and lawmakers rolled it back the first increased, hitting 11.9 percent in still out of work, the tax increase is charged with driving while are set to nearly triple next year for chance they had. October — 0.7 point higher than the due to increase under an automatic license suspended. almost half of Florida’s employers That forced the state, though, to same month last year. The state has trigger in state law. ࡗ Abel Leon Martinez, 34, who pay the minimum rate, but they borrow more federal money to pay borrowed $1.74 billion so far and has- It’s designed to keep pace with the of Lake Placid, was won’t change for those paying the compensation owed to jobless work- n’t been able to repay any of it. growing demand for benefits and a charged with DUI. maximum, state revenue officials said ers. Lawmakers had hoped the econo- “We’re scratching our heads about higher number of employers paying ࡗ Teresa Helene McNee, Wednesday. my would improve and the unemploy- it now,” said Rick McAlister, presi- the maximum rate. 27, of Lorida, was charged A year ago, an even bigger unem- ment rate would drop so some of the dent of the Florida Retail Federation. Employers’ taxes are individually with possession and or ployment tax increase had been compensation tax receipts could be “We’re not in a whole lot better shape set. use of drug equipment, violation of probation ref- erence cocaine posses- Nov. 17 8 11 13 35 38 39 x:2 sion, petit theft, fraud Percussion ensemble to Lottery utter false instrument, Next jackpot $4 million pass forged altered instru- Nov. 13 8 20 25 28 42 44 x:5 ment, fraud false owner make debut tonight Center Nov. 10 2 15 24 34 39 52 x:3 info pawn items, dealing Special to the News-Sun teamwork required to play in stolen property, petit AVON PARK — The Avon ensemble. In the process, Nov. 17 13 19 25 27 32 Nov. 17 (n) 1840 Nov. 17 (d) 1990 theft, grand theft and Park Boys & Girls Club per- they learned two African, one Nov. 16 815252629 fraud-swindle obtain cussion ensemble “AP Nov. 15 11 14 19 26 28 Nov. 16 (n) 7932 Brazilian, and one Primal Nov. 14 122242736 Nov. 16 (d) 4226 property under $20,000. Squad” will take the stage at Connection rhythm. ࡗ Ralph Gordon Oakey, First United Methodist In addition the “AP Squad” Nov. 16 8103242 1 Nov. 17 (n) 820 49, of Fort Pierce, was Church, 200 S Lake Ave. at created their own rhythm and charged with three counts Nov. 12 6242734 17 Nov. 17 (d) 513 5:30 p.m. today for their arranged it for performance. of violation of probation Nov. 9 2222634 1 Nov. 16 (n) 051 debut performance. Primal Connection instruc- reference violation of Nov. 5 5293239 11 Nov. 16 (d) 198 This is a remarkable tors Fred Leavitt and Denise injunction protecting achievement for the under- Miriani worked with the 17 Nov. 17 14 16 53 54 59 PB: 5 PP: 3 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings against domestic violence, privileged children in fourth eager students to bring them are twice per day: (d) is the and with harassing com- through seventh grades who Next jackpot $50 million together physically and spiri- daytime drawing, (n) is the munication. have never played a musical nighttime drawing. tually to create an intricate Nov. 13 17 30 48 51 54 PB: 29 PP: 5 ࡗ Terry Lee Pearl, 47, of instrument. Nov. 10 5 8 11 40 44 PB: 10 PP: 4 PB: Power Ball PP: Power Play Sebring, was charged with The 12-week Percussion weave of percussion music. battery. Education for Children The children are ready will- ࡗ Mercedes Bernardina Program was presented by ing and able to take the stage Perez, 46, of Royal Palm the Primal Connection and and rock the house. The pub- Beach, was charged with funded in large part by lic is invited to enjoy the con- larceny, fraud-false state- Heartland for Children. In the cert free of charge. ment, and grand theft. program, the children learned For more information con- Keri Eileen Peters, 19, of how to play a variety of per- tact Leavitt at 402-8238 or Lake Placid, was charged cussion instruments, music email fred@primalconnec- Published every Sunday, Wednesday & Friday at 2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, Florida 33870 with battery. basics, five rhythms and the tion.org. 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Please call 385-6155. of Beauford, Ga., was from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be closed Thursday and Saturday. Traffic will be arrested on an out-of- Friday, Nov. 26 for detoured to Colmar Avenue state and out-of-county Thanksgiving. The offices Deadlines for subscription changes are noon on Tuesday for the Wednesday edition, noon on Thursday for the Friday edition, and noon on and Highlands Avenue. Friday for the Sunday edition. Changes received after the times stated will be processed on the following publication date. warrant reference theft by will reopen Monday, Nov. conversion auto. 29. Romona Washington – Publisher and Executive Editor ࡗ Glen Edward Sobiecki, No garbage pick-up 863-385-6155, ext. 515 Thusday’s garbage pick up 40, of Sebring, was on Thanksgiving will be on Wednesday. Pick charged with cruelty Thursday’s garbage pick- up for Friday, Nov. 26 will Classified ads get results! Call 385-6155 Continued on page 8A up in the city of Avon Park remain the same. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 Page 3A Page 4A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com EDITORIAL & OPINION TODAY’S EDITORIAL

Avon Park city charter changes 2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, FL 33870 • 863-385-6155 NEWSROOM ADVERTISING VICKIE JONES ROMONA WASHINGTON Ext. 518 should have citizen input Publisher/Executive Editor [email protected] Ext. 515 given very little direction on tions and changes to the new [email protected] CIRCULATION he Avon Park City Council decided how that should occur, other charter?” TONY MCCOWAN that the city charter, the document than to direct the city attor- So far, those questions Ext. 522 [email protected] that outlines the way the city is ney for a new draft. And have not been answered. SCOTT DRESSEL T those citizens who will have The News-Sun would sug- PRE-PRESS Editor run, needs some updating. to vote on the changes have gest that like a visioning KEN BAREFIELD Ext. 516 Production Coordinator not been involved in the first plan, a charter redraft should [email protected] A charter outlines not only ment for a civil service Ext. 594 redraft, and that is kind of be a part of a town-hall style [email protected] how elections will be held board, are no longer needed, putting the cart before the of meetings. DAN HOEHNE and what officers the city and should be removed. horse, so to speak. More than one gathering Sports Editor BUSINESS OFFICE will have, but it also lays out Other items, such as making Ext. 528 The city attorney presented should be required, and those JANET EMERSON the powers and limitations the police a permanent [email protected] Ext. 596 a redraft compiled of the meetings should be held in that city officials will have. It department under the charter, [email protected] also dictates what form the possibly needs to be added. common items from other several locations throughout local government will take, But, while we agree that an cities over a week ago, and the city in order to invite After that, city staff and Changing a city charter is and who can be involved in update needs to happen, we city staff has already held neighborhood type input. the city attorney should supposed to be a community the decision process. are concerned about how that discussions on what changes All of the input, data and review the document, making affair, one that fully engages No one would disagree that update will occur. they would like to see. information gathered should whatever changes are neces- the public. There is still time the current Avon Park docu- Changing a city charter Avon Park residents are be handed to a committee of sary to hold with state and to make that happen, and it is ment is pieced together and should be a community effort now beginning to ask “When citizens and city staff to be federal law, if any. our hope that Avon Park’s somewhat outdated, having and the citizens should agree do the citizens of Avon Park drafted into the new charter, That’s when the process of council will move in that been drafted in the 1960s or to some extent that the get involved with a charter which then should be on official public hearings fol- direction. ’70s. changes made are what they change?” and “Who is review and available for any lowed by a council vote to Otherwise the referendum Some of the items in the want. included, and what is the citizen to look over for at put the changes out for refer- might turn into another no- charter, such as the require- So far, the council has process for making sugges- least 60 days. endum should occur. show vote. Off to a good start If Sen. Mitch not followed McConnell’s pledge McConnell’s lead. to get behind the They have defended movement to ban earmarks, which the cynical practice they view as a key of earmark spending method of slipping is any indication federal funding to that Republicans their states to pay heard the message for their pet proj- voters sent them in ects. the recent Making Observers point to Congressional elec- Sense the Transportation tions, the GOP is off Michael bill now pending to a good start. Reagan before Congress as It’s about time. one example of the Over the years members of effect on legislation of end- Congress have acquired a lot ing earmarks. Democrats fear of bad habits and the use of that ending the earmarking so-called earmarks — the process could kill many of Senate tacking on spending their own local pet projects measures to bills that have by starving them of federal already passed the House — funds — one method they use are among the worst. to funnel taxpayers’ money to McConnell’s choosing to their states. target that practice suggests In July, the House passed a that congressional Transportation bill with a Republicans may have whopping $70 billion price received the voters’ message tag. It was loaded down with that they will no longer toler- no less than 560 earmarks, ate the kind of shoddy meth- many of which funded local ods members of Congress transportation or infrastruc- sometimes use to feather ture projects. The Senate has their own legislative nests. not followed suit, and indica- It’s the old idea of one tions are that action on the hand washing the other. In measure may be stalled. the case of ear marks, both In taking his stand on ear- hands are dirty. marks, Sen. McConnell TODAY’S LETTERS While the financial impact defended his past support of Park fee a must to eat at byists, and countless other government Septic Tank Law not what of using earmarks is compar- earmarking, telling col- atively small, the effect of leagues, “Make no mistake, I restaurant entities know how to reduce their was proposed expenses by passing them on to the members of Congress using know the good that has come Editor: general public. Editor: them has proven to be out of from the projects I have My husband and I stayed in Sebring Every day the mail is delivered, my To begin with a bill sb550 was proportion to the amount of helped support throughout this past week and just love your com- box is loaded with junk mail that must signed into law in June of this year. government spending my state. I don't apologize munity. We love the small town feel, be handled by the postal employees at a The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2011. involved. for them.” and especially appreciate the natural greatly reduced rate. Why should lob- Recently the effective date was moved If a member of Congress He then added, “But there beauty of this area of Florida. We byists and politicians get mail service to July 2011. wants his colleagues’ backing is simply no doubt that the always visit Highlands Hammock when at greatly reduced rates while the post What sb550 says is that anyone in for his own pet projects he abuse of this practice has can swap his vote for what- caused Americans to view it we are in town (we live in Englewood, office is going bankrupt and threaten- the state who has a septic tank system, ever measures they favor and as a symbol of the waste and about two hours drive from here) and ing to cut service to the public for i.e. tank and/or drain field, must have it then tack them on to bills the out-of-control spending this trip was no exception. whom the Postal Service was intended. pumped and inspected every five years. they pass. That’s earmarking. that every Republican in It is so nice to be able to experience Most of us now use “e-mail” or find Pumped means anywhere from $200 to Get rid of the practice of Washington is determined to Florida as it once was, without all of other means of communication to get $500 every five years. earmarking and it will then fight. And unless people like the development and commercializa- around the high cost of mailing a letter. If the inspection reveals that you be a case of legislation stand- me show the American peo- tion. Do you remember when the cost of need to have your system replaced in ing on its own without the ple that we're willing to fol- I wonder how many local people are mailing a letter was a 3-cent stamp? I part or in whole, cost could range aware of a new policy that requires bribes involved in ear mark- low through on small or even do. between $5,000 to $15,000 and if you paid admission if you want to eat at the ing — saying to your col- symbolic things, we risk los- Just another example of how the do not begin work in the prescribed Hammock Restaurant inside the park? leagues, “You vote for my ing them on our broader government runs its business. In the time frame you can be accessed a $500 Apparently Highlands Hammock is bill and I’ll support yours no efforts to cut spending and red. a day fine until the work is begun/com- under new management, and this is a matter how bad it might be.” rein in government.” Lew Predmore pleted. The inspection will be done by new policy that has threatened to bank- a septic tank company. House Republicans have Sen. McConnell’s conver- Sebring already promised to stop put- sion to anti-earmark champi- rupt the owner. I have it on good authority that this ting earmarks on bills they on could spell an end to the Currently, if you want to stop by for was not legislators intention when the pass and send on to the practice. a wild orange ice cream or go to the law was passed. Opening septic tank stops Senate, and Sen. Good for you, Mitch. Hang fish fry on Friday nights, you must Changes were made to the bill (to germination McConnell’s pledge to follow in there. shell out for the park admission. It has expand coverage to the entire state of suit suggests that earmarks always been a highlight of our visits to Editor: Florida) that everyone was not aware of hopefully may be a thing of Michael Reagan is the son of end our time in the park at the snack I don’t know who came up with the at the time of the vote. This means that the past. President Ronald Reagan and a shop - where else in Florida can you bright idea to have septic tanks pumped repeal is likely, but I would suggest Moreover, House Speaker- political consultant. He is the get a slice of wild orange pie? at least once every five years to protect that sb550 should be repealed without to-be John Boehner, R-Ohio, founder and chairman of The If you agree that this policy is unfair the water. But I think if this is a prob- any further action. has said the GOP majority Reagan Group and president of to your local community (with the lem, we need to think about putting If it should not have been acted on in economy the way it is, who’s going to will stick to McConnell’s The Reagan Legacy diapers on all the cows. As the amount the first place then we should not begin Foundation. Look for Mike’s spend $6 if all you want to do is buy an pledge in the next Congress of cows in Florida is second only to to look at making compromises as books and other information at ice cream cone?), write a letter or make due to take power in January. Texas. And they crap on the ground and some have suggested, i.e. move the Reagan.com. E-mail comments a call. I for one will be very sad if the Democrats, however, have this goes into the ground and contami- pump/inspection date to 10 years. It to [email protected]. next time I visit, this local landmark is nates 100 percent. should not have been approved in the gone. Don’t let it happen. Water coming out of a septic tank is first place. Dawn Carpenter 90 percent pure. I don’t want to drink Repeal and forget sb550. We are try- EDITORIAL PAGE POLICY Port Charlotte water that is 10 percent crap. But sand ing to solve problems we don’t have to Make sure to sign your letter and include your address Government always runs in is the best filter there is, by the time it solve except in the minds of a few peo- reaches the water supply, it will be 100 ple. Isn’t life complicated enough with- and phone number. Anonymous letters will be automati- the red percent pure. out this intrusion in the lives of so cally rejected. Please keep your letters to a maximum of Editor: When you open a septic tank you many (estimates are 40 percent or more 400 words. We have to make room for everybody. Letters The recent article on the bankruptcy stop the germination. So when you of the population of Florida). of local concern take priority. of the U.S. Postasl Service and the cut- close the tank you must add something Updates to follow until the repeal Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL back of service is just another example to re-start the germination. process is complete. 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax 385-1954; or of how the government runs its busi- Chuck Edwards Tom Singletary e-mail [email protected]. ness. All the politicians, registered lob- Avon Park Avon Park www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 Page 5A NY lawyer gets jail in Dead Sea Scrolls case Former Navy Correctional By JENNIFER PELTZ he appeals. Associated Press Golb’s September trial often felt like a NEW YORK — A lawyer was sentenced lecture series, touching on topics ranging supervisor in Sicily speaks to Thursday to six months in jail after being from Judaic studies to Enlightenment phi- convicted of an ultramodern crime that was losophy. all about antiquity: using online aliases to Found in caves in Israel beginning in the local veterans harass people in an academic debate about 1940s, the scrolls contain the earliest Special to the News-Sun the Dead Sea Scrolls. known versions of portions of the Hebrew SEBRING Ð A Veterans Raphael Golb was sentenced on identity Bible. They have provided important Day ceremony was held Nov. theft and other charges in a rare criminal insight into the history of Judaism and the 11 on the Highlands County case centered on Internet impersonation — beginnings of Christianity. Courthouse lawn, sponsored and a very rare trial that aired a bitter schol- Some scholars, including New York by the County Veterans arly debate over which ancient Jews created University Judaic studies chairman Services Office, Highlands the scrolls. Lawrence Schiffman, say the texts were County Veterans Advisory Prosecutors said Golb crossed the line assembled by a sect known as the Essenes. Board and the Veterans between discourse and crime by using fake Others — including Norman Golb, a Council of Highlands e-mail accounts and writing blog posts University of Chicago historian and Golb’s County, Inc. under assumed names to discredit detractors father — believe the writings were the work Joseph A. Dionne, County of his father, a scholar. Golb said the writ- of a range of Jewish groups and communi- ings amounted to pointed parody and aca- Veteran Services officer, ties. opened the ceremony. demic whistle-blowing that he felt were Schiffman went to authorities after some Deacon James McGarry, St. protected by free-speech rights. of his students and colleagues received e- Catherine’s Catholic Church, “I’m sorry for all the wounding of feel- mails from an address that used his name. gave the Invocation. Betsy ings that my e-mail antics have caused,” he The e-mails appeared to have him admitting Waddell explained the pur- told a court Thursday. “Before this case, I that he plagiarized Norman Golb’s work Courtesy photo pose of the event and wel- did not know that satirical hoaxes of the and asking the recipients to keep quiet U.S. Navy Master at Arms Petty Officer Second Class Sarah comed the guests. Patriotic sort were treated as crimes in the United about it. Schiffman denies copying the his- Carter was the guest speaker for the Nov. 11 Veterans Day songs were under the direc- ceremony on the courthouse lawn. Carter is with her son, States of America.” torian’s work. tion of Gary Filip and Marti Trevor, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Hagg. But state Supreme Court Justice Carol Raphael Golb, a literature scholar and Berkman said his conviction was about real estate lawyer with a Harvard Ph.D. and Capodiferro. actions, not ideas. an NYU law degree, acknowledged during Diane Hilliard, Unit in Sicily, out of 200 of with Columbia College. Community Based VA “It’s not his words, but his conduct,” she his trial that he wrote the messages. But he her peers. The unit is a reha- Carter is currently on ter- Outpatient Clinic, introduce said before sentencing him. “It is still a said he never intended for anyone to believe bilitation program geared minal leave, with plans to the guest speaker, U.S. Navy crime to imitate people in the manner that Schiffman actually sent them and portrayed toward taking problem return to Guantanamo Bay, Master at Arms Petty Officer (Golb) did. ... The victims felt invaded and them as “satire, irony, parody.” sailors, who are facing sepa- Cuba with her family, until hurt by this.” Manhattan assistant district attorney John Second Class Sarah Carter ration from the military, and her husband’s military retire- The gaunt, 50-year-old Golb was led off Bandler said Thursday that Golb’s activities from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. returning them to their com- ment. in handcuffs to start serving his sentence. weren’t commentary, but “thousands of Carter introduced her fam- mands, more motivated and The Color Guard from the His lawyers planned to ask an appellate hours of malicious harassment and imper- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell focused to finish their mili- Lake Placid JROTC posted court later Thursday to grant him bail while sonation.” Hagg, and thanked them for tary obligations. the colors and the VFW 4300 being supportive during her Carter transferred in 2008 Honor Guard ended the cere- 10 years with the Navy. to Naval Station Guantanamo mony with a 21-Gun Firing Carter’s young son, Trevor, Bay, Cuba, as chief master at Salute. David Flowers, direc- COMMUNITY BRIEFS attended. arms and the command career tor, Facility Management for Carter spoke about her counselor for the Naval Highlands County, played a LP Woman’s Club p.m. today. Karaoke with residents and neighbors of entry into the Navy and her Station. She is attending rendition of ‘Taps.’ Flowers plans Fall Bazaar Fireman from 6-10 p.m. Green Camp and surround- first traumatic years. She was Columbia College of also provided the horn Saturday. For more infor- ing Marion County areas in the Navy just one year Missouri online working accompany for some of the LAKE PLACID Ð GFWC mation or times of events, are invited to the annual when the Twin Towers were toward her associate’s degree patriotic songs. Cantor Cathy Lake Placid Woman’s Club call the lodge at 465-0131. Green Camp in Florida attacked in New York. in general studies, and wants Blumenthal, Temple Israel of is holding its annual Fall The Veterans of Foreign luncheon at Homer’s She was selected to run the to pursue a bachelor’s degree Highlands County, offered Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 1 Wars Post 3880 will host Buffet. The luncheon will Navy’s Correctional Custody in business administration the Benediction. p.m. Saturday at the club- music with Now and Then take place at 11 a.m. house 10 N. Main Ave. from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday. Friday, Feb. 4. Come renew For more information or old acquaintances and join BITUARIES ‘Welcome Back’ times of events, call the in fellowship with Florida O lodge at 699-5444. friends. dance at Reflections (1964-68), Indiana Senate She is survived by her For more information Katherine Demundo (1968-72), and was also a daughter, Denise C. Gagne’; AVON PARK — and reservations, contact Sebring Village Katherine Mary Demundo, Lobbyist (1973-1990). He brothers, Roland Frechette Reflections on Silver Lake Becky (Class of 1955) at Dance is Saturday 89, of Sebring died Nov. 12, received a Sagamore of the and Father Leo Frechette. “Welcome Back” dance 465-0161 or e-mail beck- 2010. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Wabash, which is the state’s A Memorial Mass will be with Dan Patrick is from SEBRING Ð The Sebring [email protected]. she moved to Sebring in 7:30-10:30 p.m. today. Cost Village Dance will be from highest award, from Indiana held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1974. She and her husband Governor Bob Orr. He was a 26 at Our Lady of Grace is $2.50 for residents and 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday. Fraternal Order of founded K.D. Cabinets. $5 for non-residents. Bring Music by Chrissy member of the Community Catholic Church, Avon Park, Police have She is survived by her hus- Church of God. with Father Leo Frechette drinks and snacks; ice will Harriman. band of 68 years, Dominick; be provided. The public is The dance will be held in spaghetti dinner He is survived by daugh- officiating. A reception will sisters, Jenny Borsari and ters, Johnette Rodriguez and follow in the Grogan Center. welcome. For more infor- the clubhouse, one mile SEBRING — Highlands Grace DeMasi; and brother, mation call 452-5037. behind Walmart, off Jennifer Frick; brother, Ralph Contributions may be made County Fraternal Order of Jimmy Amoroso. R.; and two grandchildren. in her memory to Good Schumacher Road. Police will host a spaghetti A mass was celebrated Glitter Gals, Guys The cost is $3.50 for A gathering for family and Shepherd Hospice. dinner, eat-in or take-out, Nov. 17 at St. Catherine friends will be held from 10- Cremation arrangements meet in Brighton members and $5 for non- from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at a Catholic Church. The family members. 11 a.m. today with celebra- entrusted to Stephenson- cost of $7 per person. The suggests memorials to St. tion services following at 11 Nelson Funeral Home, BRIGHTON Ð Glitter Ice and coffee will be FOP Lodge is at 452 Fox Vincent De Paul. a.m. at Community Church of Sebring. Gals and Guys of Brighton provided. Trail, 2.2 miles east of U.S. Condolences may be God, 735 S. Sun ’N Lakes will meet in the Poker Call 386-0045 or 273- 27 on U.S. 98 and turn left expressed at www.morrisfu Blvd. The family requests Ruth Hackert Room of Seminole Casino 0875 for more information. on Deer Trail then left onto neralchapel.com. Morris that donations be made in Mr. Brighton on the first Fox Trail. Funeral Chapel, Sebring, is Ruth Ann Hackert, 76, of Monday of each month. The Frick’s honor to Community AARP offers Drive Proceeds to benefit FOP in charge of arrangements. Lake Placid died Nov. 14, next session is at 1 p.m. Church of God in lieu of activities that assist law 2010. Born in Mondovi, Monday, Dec. 6. Safety course flowers. Words of comfort to enforcement families in Reprinted due to an error. Wis., she came to Lake Those interested in play- LAKE PLACID — the family can be made by Placid in 1985. She was a need due to injury, death, visiting www.scott ing a 10-player Hold-em AARP Driver Safety illness or disability, state John Frick music teacher, and attended Tournament, call 465-0161 Program Course is from 9 funeralservices.com. First Assembly of God in and national law enforce- John James Arrangements entrusted to or e-mail beckshel@embar- a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today at ment members and other Lake Placid. qmail.com. Southern Lifestyle Assisted Frick, 92, of Lake Scott Funeral Home, Lake She is survived by broth- projects. Free delivery of Placid died Nov. Placid. Living, 1297 U.S. 27 N. eight or more dinners to ers, Marvin Hustad and Reflections plans Complete class in only 16, 2010. Born in Edwin Hustad; a stepson, Jeff one address in Sebring will South Bend, Ind., he moved Rita Gagne’ big sale one day. No driving and no be provided if requested. Hackert; stepdaughters, tests. A discount on car to Lake Placid in 1990. He Rita Amanda Gagne’, 88, Celeste Lynn Franklin, AVON PARK — For tickets, call 835- served his country as a cap- insurance for three years is 3512 or 381-1104. of Sebring died Nov. 16, Cynthia Dee Parker and Reflections on Silver Lake possible. tain in the U.S. Army Air 2010. Born in Canada, she Cerise Gae Hackert; and sev- Yard Sale is from 8 a.m. to Corps during World War II. To register, call Chuck AMVETS plan moved to Sebring in 1993. eral grandchildren. 1 p.m. Saturday. For more Fortunato at 699-6060. He was in the electronics She was a member of Our Arrangements entrusted to information call 452-5037. spaghetti dinner business in South Bend and Lady of Grace Catholic Chandler Funeral Home, was active in state politics If interested in becoming SEBRING — AMVETS Church in Avon Park. She Lake Placid. serving in the Indiana House an exhibitor in the annual Dance Club has The Post 21, along with 40 plus was a bookkeeper. Craft Boutique on Saturday, Peter Graves 8 Voiture and Cabane 899, Dec. 4 call Bernice Huskey Orchestra are having a spaghetti din- at 452-5215. The cost is ner from 5-7 p.m. Saturday $10 per exhibitor. SEBRING — The at AMVETS Post, 2027 Highlands Social Dance U.S. 27 S., for $6 donation. E.O. Koch Construction Events planned at Club welcomes back to Tickets may be purchased 1417 Swank Avenue • Sebring, FL 33870 lodges, posts Highlands County The at the Post. Peter Graves Orchestra For additional informa- AVON PARK (formally known as the tion, call 385-0234. (863) 385-8649 The Combat Veterans Highlandaires) with their Memorial VFW Post 9853 fantastic Big Sound Band. Holiday bazaar and COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL will host music by Gary The club will host ball- bake sale set CONSTRUCTION Oliver from 5-8 p.m. today. room dancing from 7-9:30 Karaoke by Peg and Perry p.m. today, featuring The SEBRING — Let our highly qualified staff develop your commercial property, from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. For Handicapped Americans Peter Graves Orchestra at build your dream home, or do your remodeling. more information and menu the Senior Center on Love of Life Organization selection, call 452-9853. Sebring Parkway. is hosting its 14th annual SEAMLESS GUTTERS – Specials Highlands County Moose All club dances are open Holiday Bazaar and Bake Lodge 2494 will host to the public. Appropriate Sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. 5 INCH GUTTERS 6 INCH GUTTERS karaoke by Bill Thompson dress required. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the $ $ 2.99 PER LINEAR FOOT 3.99 PER LINEAR FOOT from 7-10 p.m. today. For Admission is $5 for Sebring Country Estates more information or times members and $7 for non- clubhouse. Many Colors Available of events, call 452-0579. members. Concession will be open The American Legion The snack bar opens at 6 all day with homemade “For all of your Aluminum, Steel, and Conventional construction needs” Post 69 will host music by chili, soup, hot dogs, sand- p.m. Email: [email protected] State Certified License #CGC1515338 Mike Claxton today. For For more information, wiches, beverages and more information or times call 471-0559. desserts. Other activity will of events, call 453-4553. include the bake sale. NEWS-SUN LAKE PLACID For further information Green Camp lunch The news is just a click away! The Lake Placid Moose planned at Homer’s on space rental call: 385- 2374 will host music with 1196 or e-mail www.newssun.com Tom McGannon from 6-10 SEBRING — Graduates, [email protected] Page 6A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com Ransom Band playing Supreme Court approves at Duffer’s Grille Everglades land deal Paves way for They rejected arguments Special to the News-Sun Wednesday nights. by the Miccosukee Tribe of SEBRING — The Ransom Billy Glades takes the purchase of Indians that the land deal Band will be performing on spotlight from 6-9 p.m. 46,200 acres will not serve a public pur- stage at Duffer’s Sports Thursday. Jamie Landers and pose. Grille from 9 p.m. to mid- Ben Kaleky with J & B Associated Press The financing was origi- night this Saturday. Karaoke come out later TALLAHASSEE — The nally proposed for 73,000 The band plays a variety of Thursday to perform from 9 Florida Supreme Court has acres but the district since rock, country and Top 40 p.m. to midnight. approved financing for the then has bought 26,800 music for dancing. There is Fridays line up of enter- state’s purchase of 46,200 acres with cash. no cover charge. tainment is Rick Arnold at acres from U.S. Sugar Bob Weed keeps everyone dinner time from 6-9 p.m. Corp. for Everglades The high court, though, going from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday followed by Southern Style restoration. ruled an option to buy addi- nights with his cool oldies Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 The justices Thursday tional land in the future and hot country hits while a.m. ruled that the South Florida does not serve a public pur- Tony Suazo and Chuck All musical entertainment Courtesy photo Water Management District pose and, therefore, certifi- White, known as Two Bits, at Duffer’s is free. Duffer’s is Ron Garman, lead guitarist and vocalist with Ransom Band, can use a form of bond cates of participation can- entertain with blues and jazz at 6940 U.S. 27 North, will be playing at Duffer's Sports Grille with his band from financing known as certifi- not be used to for those 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. music from 6-9 p.m. Sebring. Call 382-6339. cates of participation. expenses. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 Page 7A Crash kills three near Avon Park

Continued from page 1A for the aircraft near Old Bombing Range Road off of County Road 64 east of Avon Park, before finding the debris field at approxi- mately 1:45 a.m. Reports identified the plane as a twin-engine Cessna 337 with one pro- peller in the front, and one in the rear. According to a local tele- vision station, the first sign of trouble with the plane was just after 9:30 p.m. as heavy rains moved through News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputies Ryan Adair, the area. left, and Ken Jorgensen rope off a pasture Thursday Highlands County HazMat team and the DeSoto City Volunteer Fire Department firefighters A radio transmission take part in a training exercise Thursday morning at Praxair in Sebring. morning where a small plane crashed in Avon Park. response around that time said: “Per Sebring Airport, Surprise hazmat drill a success they are advising that they do not have contact with it, Aviation Administration and do have one military plane unknown where it’s at.” the National Transportation Continued from page 1A on the ground but there is The crash is under inves- Safety Board as well as the ments conduct drills monthly another in the air and they tigation by the Federal HCSO. to insure that they know what to do in hazardous situations, Andrews said. “We drill monthly, but this Fires claim pair of homes Wednesday really the first time we have Continued from page 1A done one without letting any- The fire marshall is con- one know it was an actual ducting an investigation. No drill,” Andrews said. other information is avail- The simulated gas for the able at this time. drill was Stargon, a mixture The smoke was still ris- of argon, nitrogen and carbon ing at Oak Circle when dioxide, which is used in another fire call went out — welding of stainless steel. this one in Placid Lakes at A “victim” was placed 473 Johnson St. strategically so that the first News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Training smoke bellows out from a fog machine Thursday responders could identify A concrete block home morning during a mock gas leak at Praxair Distribution in was gutted after a fire him and conduct what Sebring. Andrews called a “snatch- destroyed its roof. and-go” where suited fire Volunteer firefighters Emergency Management “We did well. The from Placid Lakes and Sun News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY fighters with breathing appa- Firefighters work to contain a fire in a mobile home on ratus retrieve the victim and Scott Canaday agreed with response time was good, and ’N Lakes South responded Oak Circle in Sebring Wednesday afternoon. get them to a safe distance. Andrews’ assessment. all the protocols were fol- to the blaze, along with ele- “They did everything by “The good thing was that lowed by the book. We did ments of County Emergency in the attic as the greatest family told the News-Sun the book, it was well execut- no one knew this was a drill, perfect and performed as we Management, and put the damage was done to the arson might be involved. ed,” Andrews said. and the situation looks were trained,” Canaday fire out. roof. The fire marshall is investi- Interim Director of authentic,” said Canaday. added. The fire may have started One witness close to the gating the case.

$ * Crist wants The Doors’ Morrison pardoned for 1969 conviction 5 DAYS a week- 30 Best After School Program in Sebring By BRENDAN FARRINGTON fined $500 and sentenced to Associated Press ‘The more I learn about it, the more I’m FREE PICKUP from: six months in jail. But he Kindergarten Learning Center, Cracker Trail, TALLAHASSEE — The convinced a wrong may have been done here.’ never did the time. He was Sun-N-Lakes, Woodlawn, Fred Wild, Memorial, time to hesitate is through, no appealing his conviction when Hill Gustat, Sebring Middle/High time to wallow in the mire: CHARLIE CRIST he was found dead in a Paris Florida’s outgoing governor Get In Shape Learn Self Defense governor bathtub in 1971 at age 27. wants to posthumously par- Improve Self Esteem Make Better Grades The governor said he plans don rock ’n’ roll wild man Jim I’m sure he would have done as far as the pardoning thing, I Life Care, Not Day Care Morrison, the lead singer of it if he had been a little drunk- don’t think Jim would care to ask Florida Cabinet mem- The Doors who was famously er or if (manager) Bill one way or another, but his bers to support a pardon the LIMITED SPACE – convicted of exposing himself Siddons hadn’t been holding family would, so that to me is next time they meet as the CALL TODAY! at an anarchic 1969 concert in his arms around his waist and the most important thing.” Clemency Board. Crist needs preventing him from doing so Morrison was found guilty at least two of the three MARTIAL ARTS AMERICA Miami. Located on Kenilworth Sebring Gov. Charlie Crist, a 54- after Ray said, ’Don’t let him in 1970 of indecent exposure Cabinet members to vote do it!”’ Krieger said. “Really, and public profanity and was 471-2467 year-old baby boomer and with him. *Some Restrictions Apply Morrison fan whose favorite Doors song is “Light My Fire,” said the evidence that Morrison unzipped his pants was flimsy and prosecutors were trying to make an exam- ple of the singer, whose on- stage excesses and appetite for sex and drugs were leg- endary. “There’s some troubling aspects to it as to whether there was a valid conviction. The more I learn about it, the more I’m convinced a wrong may have been done here. My heart just bleeds for his legacy and his family,” said Crist, who leaves office in January and figures “it’s sort of now or never.” Exactly what happened that night at the Dinner Key Auditorium is one of rock ’n’ roll history’s enduring mys- teries. Morrison clearly teased the crowd and went into an obscenity-laced rant. “He was baiting the audi- ence, telling them., ’I’m going to do it, I’m going to show it to you. That’s what you’ve come for isn’t it?”’ Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek told The Associated Press. “The girls were screaming ’Yes! Yes!’ Guys were saying, ’No! Don’t do it!”’ Manzarek said Morrison put a shirt in front of his crotch and wiggled his hand behind it. He briefly pulled the shirt away and said, “I just showed you. Did you see it?” “And of course nobody saw it,” Manzarek said. He and guitarist Robby Krieger said Morrison had recently seen a stage group called The Living Theater, which was perform- ing plays in which actors dis- robed. The concert was his first and only attempt to do something similar, but he did- n’t follow through with exposing himself, they said. “I wouldn’t put it past him. Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com 12th grade students still below ’92 reading scores, study shows By CHRISTINE ARMARIO to prepare them to succeed in cent of eighth grade students Contact Us… Associated Press college and careers,” U.S. scored at the proficient level MIAMI — A national edu- Education Secretary Arne in reading. cation assessment released Duncan said. In a statement, Duncan Thursday shows that high Cornelia S. Orr, executive noted that President Barack school seniors have made director of the National Obama set a goal for the some improvement in read- Assessment Governing United States to have the ing, but remain below the Board, which oversees devel- highest proportion of college achievement levels reached opment tests, said she was graduates in the world by the nearly two decades ago. encouraged by the fact read- end of the decade, and that in The National Assessment ing scores had gone up in a survey that accompanied By Phone of Educational Progress, recent years. the reading and math test, 86 referred to at the Nation’s “And we’d like it to get percent of seniors said they (863) 385-6155 Report Card, tested 52,000 back up to the level it once expect to graduate college. students in reading and was,” she said. “They’ll only succeed if 49,000 in math across 1,670 The trouble advancing stu- we challenge and support school districts in 2009. dent reading skills extends them to raise their academic Students scored an average across grade levels. Reading performance and offer them of 288 out of 500 points in scores for fourth and eighth the financial support they reading comprehension, two grade students in 2009 were need to pay for college,” points above the 2005 score only four points higher than Duncan said. but still below the 1992 aver- in 1992. He said he is confident that age of 292. Thirty-eight per- The No Child Left Behind goal can be reached with the cent of 12th grade students law championed by President efforts the administration were classified as at or above George W. Bush set a goal for currently has under way, the “proficient” level, while every student to read and do including providing $40 mil- 74 percent were considered at math at their grade level by lion in Pell Grants, support- or above “basic.” 2014, but the national assess- ing states as they raise aca- “Today’s report suggests ment scores indicate students demic standards, and invest- that high school seniors’ are still trailing significantly ing in efforts for states to cre- achievement in reading and behind. In 2009, 33 percent ate data systems to help track math isn’t rising fast enough of fourth grade and 32 per- student performance.

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News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Lake Placid recreation committee member Andy Russell makes a point as chairman Jon Million listens, during the park funding debate Wednesday night at Town Hall. Parks funding still undecided in LP Continued from page 1A to help pay for the parks, The committee was also sports — clarified concerns, while unorganized teams upset it did not have more expressed frustration and simply arrive and pay noth- information. pledged commitment. ing for the benefits. “It’s hard to budget with- Because the largest There were concerns about out having numbers,” com- expense by far is the electric teams which only play day mittee member Laura Tea bill, everyone agreed the best games having to pay a por- said. approach is to conserve. tion of the light bill or small- The committee informally Night games could be er teams with fewer players agreed to begin an electrical rescheduled for the day, for paying the same amount as a conservation program, lobby example. Most agreed that as larger club. hard for recreation funding much as 20 to 25 percent No one on the committee from the county — including could be saved on the electric was happy about having to turning out people at county bill. tackle this contentious a commission meetings — and By E-Mail There was a willingness to problem. They were particu- in the long run supporting a provide sweat equity — by larly upset at having to come non ad valorem countywide www.newssun.com/contact/ doing budgeted chores, the up with more than $20,000 recreation assessment, to be money could be shifted to on such short notice. balanced with a equal reduc- another line. “We’ve been blindsided,” tion in the county ad valorem But the subject of fees trig- said committee member Todd tax. gered the most discussion, Moore. By “making a decision to with concerns over the ability “Up to now we’ve never not make a decision,” as to pay and general fairness. been involved with money,” Million said, the committee One sore spot for organ- said committee chairman Jon effectively threw the issue ized team members is having Million. back to the town council. POLICE BLOTTER

Continued from page 2A of Sebring, was charged with ࡗ Amy Renee Parker, 31, of toward a child. aggravated assault, posses- Kissimmee, was charged with ࡗ Keven Michael Springfield, sion of a weapon or ammuni- violation of probation refer- 21, of Lake Placid, was tion by a convicted Florida ence resisting arrest without charged with battery. felon, burglary, grand theft violence. ࡗ Rhiannon Claire Steele, 19, and contempt of court. ࡗ John Gerard Peloquin, 51, of Avon Park, was charged ࡗ Patricia Renee Gillilan, 19, of Sebring, was charged with with violation of probation of Sebring, was charged with three counts of violation of reference domestic violence battery. probation reference posses- ࡗ battery. Veronica Rosemarie Goff, sion of cannabis, domestic ࡗ Mark Richard Suter, 44, of 23, of Sebring, was charged violence battery and posses- Lake Placid, was charged with with possession of marijuana sion of drug paraphernalia. battery. and possession and or use of ࡗ Nicholas James Piccione, ࡗ Tammy Michelle Taylor, 44, drug equipment. ࡗ 56, of Lorida, was charged of Avon Park, was charged Antonio Lopez Gomez, 44, with battery. of Lake Placid, was charged with violation of probation ࡗ Cesar Rodriguez, 26, of with aggravated battery. reference battery. Lake Placid, was charged with ࡗ Alan Paul Gonzales, 54, of ࡗ Jacob Daniel West, 30, of withholding support of chil- Sebring, was charged with Lake Placid, was charged with dren or spouse. sexual assault. two counts of violation of pro- ࡗ ࡗ Justin Walter Lewis, 24, of Nanette Michelle bation reference refusal to Avon Park, was charged with Simpkins, 42, of Sebring, was submit to balance test and petit theft. charged with DUI. ࡗ DUI. ࡗ Pedro Matos, 26, of Ashley Jayne Townsend, Sebring, was charged with 20, of Sebring, was charged possession and or use of drug with aggravated battery. The following people were equipment, and possession of ࡗ Laura Lee Vitelli, 54, of booked into the Highlands marijuana with intent to sell, Sebring, was charged with County Jail on Tuesday, Nov. manufacture or deliver. petit theft. 16: ࡗ Cheree Danielle McEntyre, ࡗ Antonio Lecal Walker, 51, ࡗ Nilto Nigor Briones, 43, of 25, of Sebring, was charged of Avon Park, was charged Davie, was charged with driv- with possession and or use of with two counts of violation of ing with an expired license. drug equipment, and posses- probation reference petit theft ࡗ Eugene Joshua Carron, 29, sion of marijuana. and trespass. www.newssun.com News-Sun ● November 19, 2010 Page 9A

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT sons having claims or demands against dece- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice has OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PROBATE DIVISION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA been served must file their claims with this court IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FILE NO. PC 10-462 CIVIL DIVISION WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 28-2010-CA-000155 IN RED: ESTATE OF CASE NO. 2009-CA-001493 DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- CASE NO. 08001702GCS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRAVIS JAMES BOWERS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCES- TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA- Deceased. SOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. AS TRUSTEE OF INDYMAC RESIDENTIAL MORT- TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFI- NOTICE TO CREDITORS FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2005-3 All other creditors of the decedent and other GAGE-BACKED TRUST, SERIES 2005-L2, RESI- CATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET Subscribe The administration of the estate of Travis Plaintiff, persons having claims or demands against dece- DENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, BACKED SECURITIES 1 LLC, ASSET James Bowers, deceased, whose date of death vs. dent's estate must file their claims with this court SERIES 2005-L2 BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE10, was July 3rd, 2010, and whose Social Security DAHLIA M. HAYLES; ROY A. REID; RAFAEL BUILD- WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Number is 595-11-0089, is pending in the Circuit ERS, INC.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. vs. vs. to the Court for Highlands Court, Florida, Probate Divi- OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- HOLLY LAMKIN; DOUG LAMKIN; UNKNOWN PER- HESLAR, THOMAS A., et. al., sion, the address of which is 590 South Com- Defendants. EVER BARRED. SON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROP- Defendants. merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET ERTY; NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE names and addresses of the personal represen- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- News-Sun tative and the personal representative's attorney Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 11, YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE der or Final Judgment entered in Case No. are set forth below. 2010, and entered in Case No. 2009-CA-001493 OF DEATH IS BARRED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final 28-2010-CA-000155 10000155GCS (docket All creditors of the decedent and other persons of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in The date of first publication of this Notice is Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 8, search) of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial having claims or demands against decedent's es- and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida. THE BANK November 12, 2010. 2010, and entered in Case No. 08001702GCS of Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Call tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUS- Personal Representative: the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and wherein, BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSO- be served must file their claims with this court TEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING MERLE D. BETTS for HIGHLANDS County, Florida. DEUTSCHE BANK CIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LA- WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TRUST, SERIES 2005-3, is Plaintiff and DAHLIA 2144 Bayside Dr. NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF IN- SALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUS- DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- M. HAYLES; ROY A. REID; RAFAEL BUILDERS, Sebring, FL 33872 DYMAC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED TEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR 385-6155 TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE INC.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF Attorney for Personal Representative: TRUST, SERIES 2005-L2, RESIDENTIAL MORT- STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES 1 LLC, OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; are defendants. I will CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, P.A. GAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-L2, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES All other creditors of the decedent and persons sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Attorney for Personal Representative is Plaintiff and HOLLY LAMKIN; DOUG LAMKIN; 2005-HE10, Plaintiff, and, HESLAR, THOMAS A., having claims or demands against decedent's es- JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, IN THE BASEMENT OF Florida Bar No.: 308714 UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE et. al., are Defendants. I will sell to the highest tate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LO- 2141 Lakeview Drive SUBJECT PROPERTY; are defendants. I will sell to bidder for cash at, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- CATED AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SE- Sebring, FL 33870 the highest and best bidder for cash in the JURY THE BASEMENT AT COURTHOUSE, 430 S. COM- CATION OF THIS NOTICE. BRING, FL, IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, at (863)385-0346 ASSEMBLY ROOM, IN THE BASEMENT OF THE MERCE AVENUE SEBRING, FL 33870, at the hour ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME 11:00 a.m., on the 2nd day of December, 2010, November 12, 19, 2010 HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT of 11 A.M. on the 15th day of December, 2010, PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF the following described property as set forth ins 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL, the following described property: THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER aid Final Judgment, to wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, at 11:00 a.m., Lot 12, Block A of THE GROVE, according to BARRED. LOT 17, BLOCK 33, OF SEBRING COUNTRY OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT on the 7th day of December, 2010, the following the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 12, NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET ESTATES SECTION TWO, ACCORDING TO THE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA described property as set forth ins aid Final Judg- Page(s) 63, of the Public Records of Highlands FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PROBATE DIVISION ment, to wit: County, Florida. YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE PAGE 34, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- FILE NO. 10-451-PCS SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Any person claiming an interest in the surplus OF DEATH IS BARRED. LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF EXHIBIT A from the sale, if any, other than the property The date of first publication of this Notice is No- A person claiming an interest in the surplus from MARGARET A. PIKE DESCRIPTION: owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a vember 19, 2010. the sale, if any, other than the property owner as Deceased. A portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 22, claim within 60 days after the sale. Personal Representative: of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim NOTICE TO CREDITORS Township 39 South, Range 28 East, Highlands DATED this 14th day of September, 2010. Deborah Bowers-Drummond within 60 days after the sale. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS County, Florida being described as follows: Com- ROBERT W. GERMAINE 1000 AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE 1803 Homestead Street Dated this 13th day of October, 2010. mence at the Northeast corner of said Section 22; Clerk Circuit Court Announcements Sebring, FL 33870 ROBERT W. GERMAINE The administration of the estate of MARGA- thence North 89degrees 06'34'' West, along the By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak BREED & NUNNALLEE, P.A. As Clerk of said Court RET A. PIKE, deceased, is pending in the Circuit North line of the Northeast quarter of said Section Deputy Clerk Attorneys for Personal Representative: By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- 22, a distance of 2023.28 feet; thence South November 12, 19, 2010 sion, the address of which is 430 South Com- Legals 325 NORTH COMMERCE AVENUE As Deputy Clerk 00degrees 34'50'' East a distance of 664.62 feet SEBRING, FL 33870 November 12, 19, 2010 merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL 1050 and addresses of the personal representative and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Telephone: (863) 382-3154 00degrees 34'50'' East a distance of 664.62 CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLOR- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT the personal representative's attorney are set OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, By: /s/ E. Mark Breed III feet; thence North 89degrees 01'16'' West a dis- IDA FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA forth below.' IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY Florida Bar No. 338702 tance of 339.16 feet; thence North 00degrees 29' CIVIL ACTION PROBATE DIVISION All creditors of the decedent and other per- CASE NO.: 2008-CA-000638 E-mail Address: [email protected] 50'' West a distance of 664.34 feet; thence South CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-001917 FILE NO. PC 10-441 sons having claims or demands against dece- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE UNDER November 19, 26, 2010 89degrees 03'54'' East a distance of 338.19 feet WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, IN RE: ESTATE OF dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or to the Point of Beginning. Plaintiff, POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ROBERT LEROY CHRISTOPHER, unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this no- Containing 5.16 acres more or less. vs. AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2006, SECURITIZED ASSET FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Deceased. tice is served must file their claims with this court Subject to and together with the following de- VALMONT MOREAU, et al, BACK RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-FR1 PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER scribed easements: Defendant(s). MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- FILE NO. PC 10-469 TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS The North 25 feet of the South half of Section 23, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE RIES 2006-FR1 IN RE: ESTATE OF AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Township 39 South, Range 28 East, Highlands NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Plaintiff, FLOYD LEE TAYLOR, The administration of the estate of MARGA- SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. County, Florida. Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated August vs. Deceased. RET A. PIKE, deceased, is pending in the Circuit All other creditors of the decedent and other AND: The South 25 feet of the North half of Sec- 25, 2010 and entered in Case No. HELODIA CSENDES; EDUARDO GOMEZ; KIM- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- persons having claims or demands against dece- tion 23, Township 39 South, Range 28 East, 28-2009-CA-001917 of the Circuit Court of the BERLY MIQUELI SANABRIA A/K/A KIMBERLY M. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS sion, the address of which is 430 South Com- dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or Highlands County, Florida. TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS SANABRIA; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida. The names and unliquidated claims, must file their claims with AND: A perpetual easement of right of way for County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, #1; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION #2; IF The administration of the estate of FLOYD LEE addresses of the personal representative and the this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE utilities, ingress & egress over, through and along is the Plaintiff and VALMONT MOREAU; are the LIVING, AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING TAYLOR, deceased, File Number PC 10-469, is attorney for the personal representative are set DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- the South 15 feet of the Northeast quarter of said Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bid- BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THERE pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, forth below. TICE. Section 22 for the use of Frances Pearce Roberts der for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is All creditors of the decedent and other per- ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- and shall insure to the benefit of her heirs, suc- BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida; sons having claims or demands against dece- EVER BARRED. cessors and/or assigns. HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS that the decedent's date of death was September dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET AND: A proposed 50 foot wide easement for utili- 11:00 AM, on the 16th day of December, 2010, SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR 27, 2010; that the total alue of the estate is esti- unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this no- FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) ties, ingress & egress over the following described the following described property as set forth in OTHER CLAIMANTS mated at $27,000.00 and that the names and ad- tice is served must file their claims with this court YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE property: Begin at the Northeast corner of Section said Final Judgment: Defendant(s). dresses of those to whom it has been assigned by WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER OF DEATH IS BARRED. 22, Township 39 South, Range 28 East, High- LOT 10, IN BLOCK 25, OF SEBRING COUNTRY AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE such order are: THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS The date of first publication of this Notice is lands County, Florida; thence South 01degrees ESTATES, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order NAME NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF November 12, 2010. 04'47'' East, along the East line of the Northeast THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, AT rescheduling foreclosure sale dated November 8, Floyd L. Taylor Revocable Living Trust Agreement SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Personal Representative: quarter of said Section 22, a distance of 2665.46 PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- 2010 entered in Civil Case No. 2008-CA-000638 Dated March 24, 2006 (a reinstatement of the All other creditors of the decedent and other JUANITA R. PIKE feet, to the Southeast corner of the Northeast LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA LESS THE EAST 11.98 of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in Floyd L. Taylor Trust Agreement Dated April 17, persons having claims or demands against dece- 6825 Lick Creek Road quarter of said Section 22; thence North 88de- FEET THEREOF and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein WELLS 1992) dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or Primm Springs, IN 38476 grees 56'01'' West, along the South line of the A/K/A 4230 MASERITI STREET, SEBRING, FL FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING ADDRESS unliquidated claims, must file their claims with Attorney for Personal Representative: Northeast quarter of said Section 22, a distance of 33872 AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEB- 3690 Lakeview Dr. this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE JAMES V. LOBOZZO, JR. 50.04 feet; thence North 01degrees 04'47'' West Any person claiming an interest in the surplus RUARY 1, 2006, SECURITIZED ASSET BACK RE- Sebring, FL 33870 DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- Florida Bar No. 274178 a distance of 641.31 feet; thence North 88de- from the sale, if any, other than the property CEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-FR1 MORTGAGE ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: TICE. McCLURE & LOBOZZO grees 58'38'' West a distance of 2671.35 feet, to owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES All creditors of the decedent and persons hav- ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- 211 South Ridgewood Drive a point on the West line of the Northeast quarter a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale 2006-FR1, Plaintiff and HELODIA CSENDES; EDU- ing claims or demands against the estate of the EVER BARRED. Sebring, FL 33870 of said Section 22; thence North 00degrees WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court on ARDO GOMEZ; KIMBERLY MIQUELI SANABRIA decedent other than those for whom provision for The date of first publication of this Notice is (863) 402-1888 24'49'' West, along said West line a distance of September 16, 2010. A/K/A KIMBERLY M. SANABRIA are defendant(s), I full payment was made in the Order of Summary November 12, 2010. November 12, 19, 2010 50.02 feet; thence South 88degrees 58'38'' East, ROBERT W. GERMAIN will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, Administration must file their claim Personal Representative/Petitioner NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW a distance of 2670.77 feet; thence North 01de- Clerk of the Circuit Court AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASE- with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET JUANITA R. PIKE PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STAT- grees 04'47'' West a distance of 1282.62 feet; By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak MENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA 6825 Lick Creek Road UTES thence North 89degrees 03'54'' West a distance Deputy Clerk HOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE PROBATE CODE. Primm Springs, IN 38476 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, of 2655.76 feet, to a point on said West line; Florida Default Law Group, P.L. AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 A.M., De- ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED Attorney for Personal Representative desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious thence North 00degrees 24'49'' West, along said P.O. Box 25018 cember 2, 2010, the following described property WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. JAMES V. LOBOZZO, JR. name of JJ PRESS, located at 493T Lime Rd., Se- West line, a distance of 50.01 feet; thence South Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE Florida Bar No. 274178 bring, FL 33875, in the County of Highlands, in 89degrees 03'54'' East a distance of 2655.17 F09121966 LOT 43, BLOCK 73, A RESUBDIVISION OF PLACID TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS McCLURE & LOBOZZO the City of Sebring, Florida 33875, intents to reg- feet; thence North 01degrees 04'47'' West a dis- **See Americans with Disabilities Act LAKES SECTION SEVEN, ACCORDING TO THE OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF 211 South Ridgewood Drive ister the said name with the Division of Corpora- tance of 641.31 feet, to a point on the North line In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, DEATH IS BARRED. Sebring, FL 33870 tions of the Florida Department of State, Tallahas- of the Northeast quarter of said Section 22; persons with disabilities needing a special accom- PAGE 72, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- The date of first publication of this Notice is (863)402-1888 see, Florida. thence South 89degrees 06'34'' East, along said modation to participate in this proceeding should LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. November 19, 2010. November 12, 19, 2010 Dated at Sebring, Florida, this 17th day of Novem- North line, a distance of 50.03 feet to the Point of contact the individual or agency sending the no- ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE Person Giving Notice: ber, 2010. Beginning. tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN DIANE TAYLOR ZIESENHEIM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Laura A. Ware A person claiming an interest in the surplus from 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE 3690 Lakeview Drive FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA November 19, 2010 the sale, if any, other than the property owner as 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 Sebring, FL 33870 PROBATE DIVISION of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: FILE NO. PC 10-450 within 60 days after the sale. 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, DATED at SEBRING, Florida, this 8th day of No- CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, ESQ. IN RE: ESTATE OF Dated this 13th day of October, 2010. via Florida Relay Service. vember, 2010. Florida Bar No.: 308714 BETTY LOU BETTS, ROBERT W. GERMAINE November 12, 19, 2010 ROBERT W. GERMAINE 2141 Lakeview Drive Deceased. Classified As Clerk of said Court CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Sebring, FL 33870 NOTICE TO CREDITORS By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Highlands County, Florida (863)385-0346 The administration of the estate of BETTY LOU As Deputy Clerk Notice of Public Sale of the contents of self-stor- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak November 19, 26, 2010 BETTS, deceased, whose date of death was July ads November 19, 26, 2010 age unit(s) in default of contract per F.S. Deputy Clerk 2, 2010, File No. PC 10-450, is pending in the 83:801-809. Units will be sold by sealed bid at ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Pro- 10:00 A.M. MONDAY NOVEMBER 22 at Highlands SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP WANT NEW FURNITURE? bate Division, the address of which is 430 S. get fast LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL HOME? Self Storage Inc. 7825 S. George Blvd. Sebring, 4630 Woodland Corporate Blvd. Need to sell the old furniture first? Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The FL 33872. All units contain household goods un- Suite 100 Call News-Sun classifieds, 385-6155. name and address of the personal representative Search the News-Sun Classifieds every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. less otherwise noted. Any vehicle within sold for Tampa, FL 33614 Then shop till you drop! and the personal representative's attorney are set parts only. (813)880-8888 forth below.' results Units # 12,19,73 November 12, 19, 2010 All creditors of the decedent and other per- November 14, 19, 2010 Page 10A News-Sun ● November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com DOES MAKING MONEY Legals Legals Legals 1050 1050 1050 1100 Announcements 1200 Lost & Found MAKE YOU HAPPY? IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT LOST BLACK/TAN Yorkie taken Sat, OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL Nov. 13th, from Killarny Dr. in Sebring. Sell your used appliance IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN ANF FOR HIGHLANDS Any info please call H.C. Sheriff's Dept. CASE NO. 28-2010-CA-000370 CASE NO. 2010-CA-000699 CHECK with a News-Sun COUNTY or 863-273-3575 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, CASE NO. 08001481GCS MERGER TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- Plaintiff, classified ad. SUNTRUSTMORTGAGE, INC. CIATION vs. Health Care Plaintiff, Plaintiff, LESLIE K. GODLESKI, et al., YOUR Services Call today, vs. 1400 vs. Defendants. ASHA JOHNSON, et. al., NEED SOMEONE to take care of your ANTHONY T. MAENAR A/K/A ANTHONY MAENAR, NOTICE OF SALE gone tomorrow! Defendants. loved one? In their OWN HOME? ET AL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE AD Excellent references...25 years exp. 385-6155 Defendants, der or Final Judgment Scheduling Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Call Joanie at 863-471-9726. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 Sale entered on November 8, 2010 in this case Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 27, 2010, Please check your ad on the first NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Sum- now pending in said Court, the style of which is entered in Case No. 08001481GCS, of the Circuit day it runs to make sure it is cor- mary Final Judgment in Foreclosure dated No- indicated above. Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Having something to sell and not vember 8, 2010 entered in Case No. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for rect. Sometimes instructions over HIGHLANDS County, Florida, wherein SUNTRUST 28-2010-CA-000370 of the Circuit Court of the cash in the Jury Assembly Room, basement, of the phone are misunderstood and MORTGAGE, INC., is a Plaintiff and ASHA JOHNSON; 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South advertising is like winking in the UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ASHA JOHNSON;MARY an error can occur. If this happens County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, Commerce Street, Sebring, Florida 33870-3701, MADATHIL; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARY to you, please call us the first day N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA at 11:00 a.m., on the 8th day of December, AMDATHIL; are the Defendants. ROBERT W. dark. You know what you’re doing, BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is Plaintiff and 2010, the following described property as set your ad appears and we will be GERMAINE, as The Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell ANTHONY T. MAENAR A/K/A ANTHONY MAENAR; forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to-wit: happy to fix it as soon as we can. to the highest and best bidder for cash at 430 S. ____, AS THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NTHONY T. LOT 10 AND THE EAST 16 58 FEET OF LOT 9, but no one else does. Commerce Aven., Room 105, Sebring, FL 33870, at If We can assist you, please call us: MAENAR A/K/A ANTHONY MAENAR, IF ANY; BLOCK 18, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 4, 11:00 AM on November 24, 2010, the following 385-6155 JOHN DOE OR ANY OTHER PERSON IN POSSES- ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED described property as set forth in said Final SION; all unknown parties claiming by, through, IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 34, OF THE PUBLIC RE- News-Sun Classified Call News-Sun classifieds today! Judgment, to wit: under or against the named Defendant(s), whether CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. SEE ATTACHED MARKED AS EXHIBIT A living or not, and whether said unknown parties a/k/a: 233 MOON GLOW AVENUE, LAKE EXHIBIT ``A’’ 385-6155 claims as heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, PLACID, FLORIDA 33852 A portion of Tract ``A’’, SOMERVALE DOWNS, lienors, creditors, trustees, or in any other capac- ANY PERSON CLAIMING TO HAVE AN INTEREST according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat ity, claiming by, through, under or against the IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, Book 12, Page 35, of the Public Records of named Defendant(s) are the Defendant(s), I will OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE Highlands County, Florida, being more particularly sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM described as follows: Begin ata the Southwest Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the High- WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE corner of said Tract ``A’’; thence North 00degrees PROFESSIONAL SERVICE lands County Courthouse located at 430 South ENTERED at HIGHLANDS County, Florida, this 20’41’’ West along the West line of said Tract ``A’’, a Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2010. distance of 441.75 feet; thence North 89 degrees a.m., on the 7th day of December, 2010, the fol- ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK 48’25’’ East, a distance of 985.83 feet; thence lowing described property as set forth in said Or- As Clerk, Circuit Court South 00degreees 24’41’’ East, a distance of der or Final Judgment, to wit: HIGHLANDS, Florida 441.75 feet to a point lying on the North right of way LOT 6, BLOCK A, PINE HILL, ACCORDING TO By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak line of West Josephine Road; thence South THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN As Deputy Clerk 89degrees 48’25’’ West along the North right of way DIRECTORYDIRECTORY PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 66, OF THE PUBLIC RE- November 19, 26, 2010 line of said West Josephine Road, a distance of CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 986.34 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing Street Address: 415 EAST CANFIELD STREET, OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, 4335,600 square feet or 10.00 acres, more or less. AVON PARK, FLORIDA 33825 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Subject to and together with a 50 foot nonexclusive Any person claiming an interest in the surplus CASE NO. 28-2009-CA-000187 ingress and egress easement described as follows: from the sale, if any, other than the property WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY A portion of Tract ``A’’, SOMERVALE DOWNS, owner as of the dateo f the lis pendens must file a MERGER TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. Plaintiff, Book 12, page 35, of the Public Records of WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Court this vs. Highlands County, Florida, being more particularly 9th day of November, 2010. WALLACE E. WILLIAMSON, ET AL described as follows: Commence at the Southwest ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK Defendant, corner of said Tract ``A’’; thence North 89degrees By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 48’25’’ East along the North right of way line of As Deputy Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Sum- West Josephine Road and the South line of Section November 19, 26, 2010 Pampered mary Final Judgment in Foreclosure dated No- 35, Township 35 South, Range 28 East, a distance vember 8, 2010 entered in Case No. of 961.34 feet for the Point of Beginning; thence IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 28-2009-CA-000187 of the Circuit Court of the North 00degrees 24’41’’ West, a distance of Pooches OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS 1,743.38 feet; thence South 89degrees48’25’’ IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, West, a distance of 542.16 feet; thence North 863 • Pet Grooming CASE NO. 28-2009-CA-001889 N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA 00degrees22’41’’ West, a distance of 50.00 feet; 385-0404 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY BANK, N.A. is Plaintiff and WALLACE E. WILLIAM- thence North 89degrees 48’25’’ East, a distance of Now Offering: • Animal Training MERGER TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- SON, and DORIS M. WILLIAMSON; all unknown 1,134.26 feet; thence South 00degrees 26’40’’ CIATION parties claiming by, through, under or against the East, a distance of 50.00 feet; thence South Animal • Animal Photography Plaintiff, named Defendant(s), whether living or not, and 89degrees 48’25’’ West, a distance of 542.16 feet; Nuisance vs. whether said unknown parties claims as heirs, de- thence South 00degrees 24’41’’ East, a distance of BRENDA L. CALDWELL A/K/A BRENDA CALD- visees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, 1,743.38 feet to a point lying on the North right of Control and 863-253-0838 WELL, ET AL trustees, or in any other capacity, claiming by, way line of said West Josephine Road and the South Removal Defendants, through, under or against the named Defendant(s) line of said Section 35, Township 35 South, Range NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 are the Defendant(s), I will sell to the highest and 28 East,; thence South 89deg48’25’’ WEst, along NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Sum- best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in said South line, a distance of 50.00 feet to the Point CAMPBELL’S COLLISION “LIVE BLOOD ANALYSIS” mary Final Judgment in Foreclosure dated No- the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse of Beginning. Containing 143,879 square feet or vember 8, 2010 entered in Case No. located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, 3.30 acres, more or less. CENTER, INC. WANDA KLINE 28-2009-CA-001889 of the Circuit Court of the Florida at 11:00 a.m., on the 7th day of Decem- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS ber, 2010, the following described property as set fromthe sale, if any, other than the property owner Jim Campbell - Owner County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to wit: as of the dateof the lis pendens must file a claim WEIGHT LOSS N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA LOTS 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK A, KRONMILLER'S within 60 days after the sale. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is Plaintiff and ADDITION OF THE TOWN OF AVON PARK, AC- Dated this 28th day of October, 2010. & WELLNESS BRENDA L. CALDWELL A/K/A BRENDA CALD- CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IMPORTANT: WELL; ____, AS THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 127, OF THE PUBLIC RE- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilites See what one drop of your blood indicates as BRENDA L. CALDWELL A/K/A BRENDA CALD- CORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID Act, personsneeding a reasonable accommodation to WELL, IF ANY; MARK WELKES A/K/A MARK to YOUR nutritional health and well-being. LANDS LYING, SITUATE AND BEING IN HIGH- participate in this proceeding should, no lter than By appointment only WELKS; JOHN DOE OR ANY OTHER PERSON IN LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. seven (7) days prior, contact the Clerk of the Court’s POSSESSION; ____, AS THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE Street Address: 606 SOUTH LAKE BOULEVARD, disability coordinator at 863-402-6510, 600 S. Phone (863) 382-7551 1405 US 27 North 863-414-4066 OF MARK WELKES A/K/A MARK WELKS, IF ANY; AVON PARK, FLORIDA 33825 Commerce Ave., Suite B233, Sebring, FL 33870. If FAX (863) 382-2750 Sebring, FL 33870 all unknown parties claiming by, through, under or Any person claiming an interest in the surplus hearing imparied contact (TDD) 800-955-8771 via against the named Defendant(s), whether living or from the sale, if any, other than the property Florida Relay System. not, and whether said unknown parties claims as owner as of the dateo f the lis pendens must file a ROBERT W. GERMAINE heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. As Clerk of the Court AUCTION creditors, trustees, or in any other capacity, claim- WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Court this By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak ing by, through, under or against the named De- As Deputy Clerk MIKE’S 9th day of November, 2010. VERY UESDAY RIDAY fendant(s) are the Defendant(s), I will sell to the ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK November 12, 19, 2010 E T & F - 6:30 P.M. highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury As- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak PAINTING PREVIEW: 4-6:30 P.M. sembly Room in the basement of the Highlands As Deputy Clerk County Courthouse located at 430 South Com- November 19, 26, 2010 *APPLIANCES *TOOLS *RIDING MOWER merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 a.m., on Interior & Exterior the 7th day of December, 2010, the following de- NOTICE OF PLANNING WORKSHOP TIME CHANGE Residential & Mobile Homes * HOUSEHOLD GOODS *MISC.*UTILITY TRAILER and NOTICE OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION scribed property as set forth in said Order or Final Also Pressure Washing 4490 US 27 S., SEBRING, FL 33870 Judgment, to wit: AND AMENDMENT Over 25 Years Experience LOT 17, BLOCK C, SILVER FOX RANCH, AC- SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Free Estimates • Lic. & Ins. 863-633-8393 CORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 41, OF THE The time of the planning workshop of the South 863-657-2362 AUCTIONEER: LEE BEGLEY PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Florida Community College District Board of Trus- FLORIDA. tees scheduled to be held Wednesday, December Street Address: 9119 MORGAN PATH, SE- 8, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the SFCC Highlands EXTRAORDINAIRE HEATING BRING, FLORIDA 33875 Campus at 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, FL HANDYMAN BOB Any person claiming an interest in the surplus 33825 has been changed to 3:00 p.m. The gen- AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC from the sale, if any, other than the property eral public is invited. The following policies will be considered at the Install doors, windows, owner as of the dateo f the lis pendens must file a Service Available 7 Days A Week claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. regular Board meeting to be held on Wednesday, Classified flooring, plumbing & more! WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Court this December 8 at 6:00 p.m., at the SFCC Highlands Website: extraordinaireairconditioning.com 9th day of November, 2010. Campus at 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, FL Licensed & Insured All Service Calls $40 ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK 33825. The general public is invited. ads Lic# HM0096 By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Policy Development: Proposed implementation of Mike & Kandy Sheldone As Deputy Clerk the following new policy. CEO/Owner November 19, 26, 2010 New Policy 1.17 Tobacco-Free College Call 863-452-5201 Policy Development: Proposed amendments to get or Lic# CAC 1816569 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT the following policy. OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Policy 2.01 Organization State-Level 863-449-1744 863-451-2399 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA For additional information, interested parties may fast CASE NO. 28-2010-CA-000039 visit the college website at WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY www.southflorida.edu/trustees, or contact the Of- A & E MERGER TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- fice of the President, South Florida Community STRAIGHT– CIATION F/K/A FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK College at 600 West College Drive, Avon Park, FL results LAWN MOWER REPAIR Plaintiff, 33825. LAWN MODIFICATIONS IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION vs. Landscaping & Lawn Service FREE Belts…Blades ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, LEGA- MADE BY THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES ESTIMATES TEES, DEVISEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT Mulching, Weed Control New & Used Parts CREDITORS AND ANY OTHER PERSON CLAIMING THIS MEETING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RE- Small Tree Work & Cleanups BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ELIZABETH J. CORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND MAY NEED TO Irrigation, Sprinkler Maintenance & Repair HOFFRICHTER AKA ELIZABETH HOFFRICHTER, ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE DECEASED, ET AL PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD IN- 863-304-2721 12 S. Forest Ave. Defendants, CLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON Avon Park, FL 33825 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Sum- November 19, 21, 2010 863-452-0389 mary Final Judgment in Foreclosure dated No- vember 8, 2010 entered in Case No. 28-2010-CA-000039 of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA Pool Service & Mobile Retail BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A FIRST UN- ION NATIONAL BANK is Plaintiff and ALL UN- Service • Repair • Supplies • Equipment KNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, LEGATEES, DEVI- Delivered Right to your Door SEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, CREDI- TORS AND ANY OTHER PERSON CLAIMING BY, Brad & Julie Kurtz THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ELIZABETH J. HOFFRICHTER AKA ELIZABETH HOFFRICHTER, (863) 382-7728 DECEASED; ____, AS THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE Subscribe OF ELIZABETH J. HOFFRICHTER AKA ELIZABETH Fax (863) 402-2200 HOFFRICHTER, IF ANY; MICHAEL J. HOFFRICH- [email protected] TER; ____, AS THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MI- www.poolparadiseonline.com CHAEL J. HOFFRICHTER N/K/A ANGEL HOFFRICH- TER; STATE OF FLORIDA - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; all un- Residential Commercial known parties claiming by, through, under or to the Insured • Free Estimates WILLIAMS JANITORIAL against the named Defendant(s), whether living or not, and whether said unknown parties claims as heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, CARPET&CLEANING creditors, trustees, or in any other capacity, claim- ing by, through, under or against the named De- fendant(s) are the Defendant(s), I will sell to the $ 95 highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury As- News-Sun 10 Per Room sembly Room in the basement of the Highlands 3 Rooms Minimum County Courthouse located at 430 South Com- Service by People Who Care merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 a.m., on the 7th day of December, 2010, the following de- Chad, Krista & Michael • Upholstery Cleaning scribed property as set forth in said Order or Final P.O. Box 6987 Office: 863-655-9328 • All Types of Flooring Judgment, to wit: Avon Park, FL 33826-6987 [email protected] LOT 99, FAIRMOUNT MOBILE ESTATES, AC- Call • Free Estimates CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED Lic • Bonded • Ins IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 12, OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASH for JUNK 1979 ALLARD MOBILE HOME (863) 214-1940 VIN # 4785A- TITLE# 16664826 VIN# 4785B- TITLE# 16664825 Cars, Trucks, Vans Street Address: 3607 NEW YORK AVENUE, SE- 385-6155 BRING, FLORIDA 33872 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the dateo f the lis pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. no title necessary WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Court this 9th day of November, 2010. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak (954) 963-7138 As Deputy Clerk November 19, 26, 2010 www.newssun.com News-Sun ● November 19, 2010 Page 11A

Unfurnished Garage & Garage & 3000 6200 Apartments 7310 Bargain Buys 7320 Yard Sales 7320 Yard Sales LAKE PLACID 2BR, 1BA available DINING CHAIRS (6) blue / white. $100 LAKE PLACID - MULTI-FAMILY SALE! SEBRING 4321 Maserati St. behind Financial immediately. Includes laundry facility / 863-385-3569 27 Venetian Parkway, (Covered Bridge) Wal-Mart, Fri & Sat, Nov. 19 & 20, 8am water / sewage. 1st. & security. No Fri-Sat, Nov. 19th & 20th, 8am-2pm. - 4pm. Something for everyone. Too Pets! 561-706-6743 DRY SINK Solid maple 41"H x 30"W x Tools, Clothes & MUCH MORE! much to list. Priced to sell! 2000 19"D. $35 863-402-2285 Employment DRYER - Whirlpool about 5 years old, LORIDA 3816 Cowhouse Rd. Multi SEBRING LARGE Multi Family Sale 4000 excellent condition. $50 863-6992742 Family Sale, Sat-Sun Nov 20-21, 2710 Grand Concourse (corner of LEMONTREE 7am-5pm. Old bottles, radial arm saw, Henscratch & Grand Concourse) Sat. Real Estate GRILL - Propane, 3 ft. $15.00. old browser, gas pump, '65 Mustang APARTMENTS 863-327-6234 11-20, 8am-? Childrens's clothing, Job Opportunities doors& fenders, old/new fishing tackle, toys, household items. Too Much To 2050 1015 West Bell St. MATTRESS - Queen Size, NEW. $75 sm. fridge, stainless sink, antiques, List! BILINGUAL / SPANISH SPEAKING Homes For Sale Avon Park, FL 33825 863-414-4823 dishes, crystal, furn. X-mas decor.Too CASE MANAGER, full time. 4040 (off US 27, behind Wendy’s) TV 20'' Color, used in spare bedroom, Much To List! SEBRING 1522 Stenewahee Ave., Sat. Receive Referrals and completes excellent condition. $25. Call Cell: RUMMAGE SALE, Luncheon menu, 8am-12pm Clothing (children's & annual client assessments; devise care adults), Christmas gifts, porclain ATTENTION: Cash for your Home, 717-389-6232 Bake Sale. Nov. 20th , 8 am to 2 pm. plans; secure and target client support 1BR, 1BA - $495 month dolls & knick Knacks. Duplex, Apartment, Commercial Auction at 11.00 am. Good Shepherd services; maintain case records. Posi- + $200 security deposit TV 32" Philips Magnovox. Good Property. Rapid Closing, Lutheran Church, 4348 Schumacher tion requires a bachelor's degree in (Water, Sewer & Garbage Incl) condition. $50 OBO. 863-382-4665 SEBRING- 4216 Sebring Ave. Fri- “As Is” Condition. 863-441-2689 Road (1mile west of Wal-Mart) Sebring social work or related field. Other * Pets Welcome * UPRIGHT PIANO - Knight & Brinker- Sat-Sun Nov. 19-20-21, 8am-12pm. STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 863-683-1163. Clothing 3X 26-28 sizes, crocheted related job education or experience ¥ Full Size Washer/Dryer hoff, good condition (need 4 strong may be substituted for some of these men to move) $25 obo 863-655-6212 SEBRING - 252 Birch Dr., afghans & bed dolls, vacuum cleaner, requirements. Apply in person at Thurs-Fri-Sat, Nov. 18th, 19th & 20th, books, phones, table & chairs, MISC. 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Francis I Holiday Bazaar pass background check and drug SEBRING - DINNER LAKE AREA on December 4, 2010. screen. Email customerservice@ca- SEBRING - BUTTONWOOD BAY SEBRING - 2602 Emerson Ave., (corner Call 863-385-0981 for more info. bleview.net 1BR, 1BA Apartments for Rent. ANNUAL CRAFT & BAKE SALE, (Follow of Emerson & Lakeview Dr.) Sat, Nov. 5000 $375-$395/mo. Includes water. signs to Rec Hall) 39 Tables of Crafts 20th, 7am - 12noon. Lots of clothing, Large rooms, fresh paint & tile floors. & Homemade Baked Goods. some electronics, trinkets for your Help Wanted Mobile Homes Call Gary Johnson @ 863-381-1861. Sat. Nov. 20th, 8am-12Noon. home & some furniture. Come by & 2100 CHECK IT OUT! AVON PARK "Nazarene Church Huge Pets & Supplies BICYCLE MECHANIC & SALES. Must SEBRING - 2602 Emerson Ave., (corner 7520 have experience. Apply in person, Mobile Homes Unfurnished Houses Annual Sale" 707 W. Main St. Fri-Sat For Sale 6300 Nov 19-20, 8am-3pm. desks,china of Emerson & Lakeview Dr.) Sat, Nov. KITTY "PRECIOUS" is waiting for her BIKE SHOP 213 US Hwy 27 Sebring. 5050 20th, 7am - 12noon. Lots of clothing, forever home. Precious is a friendly & AVON PARK 2BR, 2BA, 1CG. cabinets,recliners,sofa bed,coffee/end DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS Just north of Airport. $585/mo. + $500 tables, file cabinets, rocking chair, some electronics, trinkets for your spayed Kitty $20. Call 863-655-2843 wanted for Avon Park Intermediate security deposit. Yearly lease required. books, dishes, electronics, X-mas de- home & some furniture. Come by & or 863-446-3095 Care Facility serving disabled adults. 863-382-8950 or 863-835-1196 cor., all children's clothes .25, adult CHECK IT OUT! HS diploma or 1 year associated clothes .50. 863-453-4851 SEBRING - 2831 John L. St., Hammock AVON PARK: Clean, quiet 1BR, 1BA & experience, valid FL Drivers License Ests, Fri-Sat, Nov 19th & 20th, 8am-? 2BR, 1BA Apts from $395/mo. AVON PARK LAKES- 2047 Hartman and clean criminal background req. All Items Priced to Sell! COME SEE! 863-452-0469. SEBRING: 2BR 1BA; Rd. follow signs from corner Stryker & NOTICE Please complete application at 55 E. Olivia. Thur-Fri, Nov. SEBRING - COME CHRISTMAS College Dr., Avon Park, FL 33825. 3BR, 1BA; 3BR, 2BA Houses from AVON PARK - Fully Furnished, $395/mo. SEBRING: 2BR,1BA House 18-19,am-4pm.Collection of Fenton, SHOPPING! 309 Wren Ave, Fri-Sat, Florida statute 585.195 states that DR.'S OFFICE - Now hiring Office 46' X 12' Mobile Home. 33' Carport, off Pkway, large fenced yard, $495/mo. copper frogs-chicks-baskets, cook Nov 19-20th. Men's clothing (med - 5X) Manager. Billing Clerk and Front Desk all dogs and cats sold in Florida Paved Drive, A/C, FL Sunroom. 863-991-2454 or 1-877-206-7772 books, hsld misc. door hanging equip, 2 Upright Freezers, Wine Cooler, Medical Receptionist, Send resume to: must be at least eight weeks old, $13,500 OBO. 863-452-2877 4" joiner. LOTS MORE! Reply Box #2215 c/o News-Sun 2227 LAKE PLACID - 2BR, 1BA, Newly have an official health certificate Remodeled! W/D, large yard. AVON PARK Multi Family Sale SEBRING - ESTATE SALE - 928 Denise US HWY 27S Sebring 33870. LAKE PLACID - $8,900. 2BR, 2BA Convenient location, close to Interlake Fri-Sat-Sun, Nov 19-20-21 , 8am-? Ave, Fri-Sat, Nov 19 & 20th, 8am-?? and proper shots and be free of in- GENERAL PLANT LABORERS Double Wide Mobile Home in Great, needed Blvd. $600/mo. Call 863-699-0476 or Tools clothing- men's XL, household EVERYTHING MUST GO! PRICED TO testinal and external parasites. Active 55+ Park with 2 Pools & Dock for local precast hollowcore company. 863-243-3627. items. Too Much To List! SELL!! Collectibles, Francisican Apple Access to Lake Clay. Good Condition. Experience in concrete manufacturing Dishes, Princess House Crystal, Appl's, preferred, not required. Email resume Call 1-239-455-7509 LAKE PLACID - Pet Friendly! Near Lake COMMUNITY SALE! Furn, Fine Ladies Clothes (sz 16-18) to: [email protected] Placid Boat Ramp with lake access. AVON PARK - Reflections on Silver 100's of Hard Back Novels (authors: or Fax: 863-655-1215; PALM HARBOR HOMES Furnished or Unfurnished 2BR, 1BA 8000 Lake, Sat. Nov. 20th, 8am-1pm Steele, Roberts, Koontz, Grishim, Phone: 863-655-1515. Factory Liquidation Sale with appliances and A/C. $650/mo. + 2009 Model Homes MUST GO! $500 security deposit. 863-465-1354 Hundreds of Residents Patterson, just to name a few), Lawn Recreation LOCAL PRE-SCHOOL HIRING for Call for FREE color brochures. Selling Thousands of Items! Ornaments, 3-Tier Concrete Fountain, & SEBRING - Conveniently located 3BR, several positions. Experience pre- 800-622-2832 Robins 8x8 Storage Building. ferred but not required. Benefits avail- 2BA in Sebring Hills, new appliances LAKE PLACID - 100 Buccaneer St., SEBRING - HUGE SALE! Sun 'n Lakes, able. Call 863-382-2727 to schedule an SEBRING - Conveniently located included. $850/mo. + 1st, last, sec. Fri-Sat, Nov. 19th & 20th, 8am-3pm. 4624 Granada Blvd, Fri-Sat, interview. Single-wide 2BR, 2BA in 55+ Park. required. 863-465-9255, after 5 p.m. Tools, Crafts, King Size Bedding, 9000 $10,000. 863-471-6728 or Household Items, Clothes, Furniture, Nov. 19th & 20th, 8:30am-4pm. MEDICAID CASEWORKER NEEDED SEBRING - Newly Remodeled 2BR, . 863-446-0815 & Lots of Misc. EVERYTHING FROM FURNITURE TO Transportation Good Pay and Benefits. Must be 1.5BA, 1CG on canal. All appliances in- POTATO PEELERS! flexible. Travel in Highlands / Hardee SEBRING - FOR SALE BY OWNER cluded, screened porch. 1035 Killarney LAKE PLACID - 1021 Rebel Ave. County areas. Mon. thru Fri. 11am to in Woodhaven Estates, 2104 Jacaranda Dr. 863-385-7660 or 863-381-0339 (Highlands Park Est) Sat-Sun, Nov. SEBRING - MULTI-FAMILY SALE! 3284 20-21st, 8am-2pm. Kitchen Table/ & Golfview Rd (Harder Hall), Sat, Nov. 8pm. alternating working every other Way. 2BR, 1.5 BA Mobile Home, SEBRING 3BR/2BA Ranch on 2 1/2 ac. Automotive for Sale Chairs, Coffee Table, Antena, Recliners, 20th, 7am-? Lots of nice clothes - all Saturday. Fax resume to 863-402-3197 completely remodeled... & Completely fronting Dinner Lake with beautiful view 9450 Furnished (A LOT OF EXTRAS!). 55+ & MORE! sizes, & LOTS OF MISC. NU-HOPE ELDER CARE SERVICES is & it's own beach. New roof, water sys., Park (Cleanest Park in Sebring!) Lot seeking candidates for the position of fenced yard. $850 mo. available LAKE PLACID - MULTI-FAMILY SALE! SEBRING - ONE GIANT SALE! 3417 2002 FORD ESCORT rent $241/mo. This unit has been a Executive Director. The Position is 11/30/2010 or sooner. Just Rentals 429 Michigan (behind HTN) Fri-Sat, Lakewood Rd, Fri-Sat, Nov. 9-20th, Call 419-722-0179 for details. non-smoking home, and is not in Park's responsible for directing and adminis- Laura 863-471-0078 Nov. 19th & 20th, 8am-? Lots of baby, 8am-? NO EARLY BIRDS! Adults, Kids, pet section. Call 863-382-0219 household, furnitre, tools, & MORE! Furn, Books, Antiques, Collectibles, 1992 DODGE Caravan LE $1500 obo tering policies, guidance and decisions SEBRING- 2BR possible 3BR.1BA, just TOO MUCH TO MENTION! LOTS MORE! 863-453-5259 of the Board of Directors. Minimum SEBRING - Furnished 2BR, 2BA painted, great neighborhood, $600/ Bachelor Degree and experience with a in Francis I Mobile Home Park. Home in monthly plus $600 security deposit. non-profit organization. Please e-mail VERY GOOD Condition. Lot Rent 106 Marrero off Lake Josephine Rd. [email protected] for position qualifi- $202 per month. $3,000. Call 863-202-1175 cations or to submit resume. You may 863-414-4740, after 3 pm. also apply in person at 6414 U.S. 27 SELECTION OF 1 & 2 Bedroom Units South, Sebring. DFWP EOE For Sale in friendly/active 55+ Park, lo- QC MANAGER needed for local cated near shopping, banks, & hospital. 7000 precast hollowcore company. Reasonable lot rent incl. S/W/G & Lawn Experience with precast, quality mowing. Call for more info. or to view Merchandise control & concrete testing required. units. No pets please. 863-385-7034 PCI Level I&II & ACI Certified preferred, NOT REQUIRED. Email Mobile Homes Appliances resume/salary requirements to: For Rent 7040 [email protected] 5150 STOVE KENMORE Glass Top, Fax: 863-655-1215 AVON PARK (2 Available) 1BR - self-cleaning, electric. Good Condition. SALES PERSON-FULL Time. Currently $200/mo.; & 4BR - $400/mo. 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3100 Golfview Rd. Sebring Located in Inn on the Lakes 314-0348 SECTION B SPORTS Page 3B News-Sun Friday, November 19, 2010 Red Devils romp in Tip-Off By DAN HOEHNE [email protected] AVON PARK Ð Two of the Highlands County teams were at less than full strength coming into the Bill Jarrett Tip-Off Classic Tournament at Avon Park Tuesday night, as Sebring and Lake Placid are either without their foot- ball playing contingent, or trying to work them in. The Red Devils, mean- while, looked in near midsea- son form and ready to make a run at their Final Four appearance of last season win an easy win over Clewiston in Tuesday’s nightcap. “It’s what I expected,” said Avon Park head coach Luther Clemons about the 75-41 win over the Tigers. “We worked well, and we hit our shots. I am also impressed with the second unit, they really stepped up.” Swingman Reggie Baker left the game early with a tweaked ankle, and Clemons said that there was no need to push him this early in the season. Avon Park “Reggie, Alonzo (Robertson), 75 Avierre Clewiston (Conner) and TK (Miller) 41 are the core News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE that returned Devontray Fleming rises up for a long jumper in Lake this year, and they can make Placid’s loss to Haines City at the Bill Jarrett Ford Tip-Off it happen,” Clemons said. Tournament in Avon Park Tuesday. Robertson poured in 21 definitely see potential when points, Baker 18 and Conner ‘My teams are we have everyone back.” picked-up 14 in less than half always going to of a game’s worth of play. Lake Placid a work Sebring short- run.’ in progress News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE handed PRINCETON HARRIS The Green Dragons had Avierre Conner flies toward the hoop in Avon Park’s win over Clewiston Tuesday during the the luxury of having their The Blue Streaks still have Sebring head coach opening night of the Bill Jarrett Ford Tip-Off Tournament. football players back in the five players unavailable due fold, albeit for little more to Sebring’s appearance in that first one out of the way than one practice, heading the Rotary Bowl Thursday and I was happy with how into Tuesday’s match-up with night, leaving him with a our younger kids stepped a fast and strong Haines City patchwork lineup with a up,” he said. “I’ll be happier Hornets squad. game group of freshman and Monday when we get our “These are just practice Lady Dragons stay perfect, sophomores having to log football players back. games which will help us get major minutes. “They’re all familiar with into shape,” head coach And while the 57-26 loss the system and we had them David Veley said. “Playing a Sebring gets first win to a powerful North Port for a couple walk-throughs larger, more athletic group squad wasn’t necessarily fun this week and it looked really By DAN HOEHNE good,” Harris continued. like Haines City will help [email protected] to watch, head coach “We’re going to get after it emphasize to my kids what The Lady Green Dragons Princeton Harris saw the pos- defensively and play an up urgency we need to come out of the pitch kept their early itives and had a wry smile as tempo game. My teams are and play with every night.” season prowess rolling with he looked ahead. “It’s always good to get always going to run and I an 8-0 win over Fort Meade See HOOPS, page 4B Tuesday night. Scoring virtually at will against the Lady Miners, Lake Placid ended this one early on the mercy rule to ‘Sports Talk’ goes Cross Country move to 4-0 on the season and 1-0 in district play. As a show of their domi- nance, with 24 goals on the season, the Lady Dragons are averaging six goals per game, and have yet to be scored upon. The Lake Placid boys, while not in as dominating fashion, also brought home a win by top- Lake Placid ping Fort Meade 3-2 8 Tuesday Ft. Meade night. The win brings the 0 Courtesy photo Dragons Sebring High School Boys Cross Country coach Matthew Schult, left, and runner Grey record to 2-1 Lawrence were featured guests on the Saturday, Nov. 13 airing of Ed Lynch’s “Sports heading into Thursday’s dis- Talk” program. The show airs each Saturday, immediately following the Noon News on trict match-up with McKeel WWTK 730-AM. The November 20 broadcast will be pre-empted by the live airing of the Academy at Roger Florida Gators game against Florida State. But check back Saturday, Nov. 27, when the Scarborough Memorial guests will include Bill Jarrett Women’s Invitational Golf Champion Jude Stewart and Avon Stadium. Park Volleyball coach Stephanie Devlin. Things didn’t go quite so well for the Lake Placid girls basketball team in their opening week as they split two games. Swim teams at State They fell to McKeel 52- 28 Tuesday, but came up By DAN HOEHNE meter dive competitions. seed time of 1:05.08 and in with a big, 46-28 win over [email protected] Velazquez totaled 232.45 fine fashion lowered it with a Clewiston at home on Last weekends’ State points in the Class 1A event 1:03.70 mark in the race. Monday. News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE Swiming and Diving Thursday, finishing in 17th But even that great effort The Lady Dragons of the Thalia Espinoza and the Green Dragons had little trouble Championships saw place, one spot out of making left him a scant .29 seconds hardwood were on the road Highlands County’s repre- with the Lady Miners of Fort Meade Tuesday, running the top 16 scoring slots, out of advancing to the finals at Mulberry Thursday night. away with an 8-0 win. sentatives coming up a bit behind Frostproof’s Caleb of the event. Sebring girls soccer head short but standing proud for Hardy. Perhaps not the finishes coach Paul Brown’s proclo- first win of the season Ð a had them still looking for their effort and achieve- Cooper’s total of 206.15 mation that his team was on win they tried to build on their first wins of the young ments. had him finish just two spots hoped for, but to have a roll after scoring their first Thursday night at Ridge. season. Against stacked fields and back, at 18th, in the Class 2A reached that level, to have goal in last Thursday’s loss, The Avon Park soccer The Devils were at even tougher judges, Lake event Friday. met up with the best that the seemed to be on the mark as programs continued their Tenoroc Thursday in search Placid’s Edwin Velazquez Teammate Brian Miller state had to offer and find his Lady Blue Streaks took a struggles as both the boys of that initial victory while and Sebring’s Fred Cooper who qualified in the 100 themselves right in the mix 4-0 win atr Mulberry and the girls squads fell the girls hosted the Lady finished just out of scoring Meter Breaststroke, came of it, Velazquez, Cooper and Monday nigh to get their Tuesday to Mulberry and Titans. spots in their respective one- into Friday’s prelims with a Miller did themselves proud. Page 2B News-Sun ● Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE MONDAY: Girls Basketball vs. Lakeland, 7 p.m. East LIVE TUESDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Sebring, 6/7:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Jets 7 2 0 .778208150 SATURDAY, Nov. 27: Girls Basketball vs. Auburndale, 6:30 p.m. New England 7 2 0 .778258214 SPORTS Avon Park Miami 5 4 0 .556172192 Buffalo 1 8 0 .111164245 South ON TV W L T Pct PF PA TUESDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m. Indianapolis 6 3 0 .667240185 Tennessee 5 4 0 .556241179 AUTO RACING MONDAY, Nov. 29: Boys Basketball vs. Sebring, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at Jacksonville 5 4 0 .556196250 FRIDAY Walker Memorial, 6:30 p.m. Houston 4 5 0 .444217257 TUESDAY, Nov. 30: Girls Basketball vs. Sebring, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer vs. Fort North 3 p.m. NASCAR – Ford 400, Qualifying ...... ESPN2 W L T Pct PF PA SATURDAY Meade, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer at Fort Meade, 6/7:30 p.m. Lake Placid Baltimore 6 3 0 .667196165 4:30 p.m. NASCAR – Ford 300 ...... ESPN2 DAY: Teams and games Pittsburgh 6 3 0 .667200162 Cleveland 3 6 0 .333172182 Cincinnati 2 7 0 .222184213 West BOXING FRIDAY: Girls Soccer vs. Lake Wales, 6/7:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA SATURDAY SATURDAY: Wrestling at Kowboy Classic, Osceola, 10 a.m. Oakland 5 4 0 .556235188 MONDAY: Boys Basketball at Haines City, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer vs. Okeechobee, Kansas City 5 4 0 .556212194 10 p.m. Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams...... HBO San Diego 4 5 0 .444239197 6/7:30 p.m. Denver 3 6 0 .333203252 TUESDAY: Boys Basketball at Avon Park, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer vs. Haines City, NATIONAL CONFERENCE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sebring 6/7:30 p.m. East FRIDAY W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 6 3 0 .667257209 5 p.m. Pitt/Maryland vs. Ill./Texas, loser . . . . . ESPN2 N.Y. Giants 6 3 0 .667236193 7 p.m. Pitt/Maryland vs. Ill./Texas, winner . . . ESPN2 Washington 4 5 0 .444183229 MONDAY, Nov. 29: JV Basketball vs.West Glades, 4:30 p.m. Dallas 2 7 0 .222194252 South TUESDAY, Nov. 30: Boys Basketball at Orangewood Christian, 5:30/7 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA COLLEGE FOOTBALL THURSDAY, Dec. 2: JV Basketball at City of Life, 4:30 p.m. Atlanta 7 2 0 .778222175 FRIDAY Heartland FRIDAY, Dec. 3: Boys Basketball vs. Riverband Academy, 7 p.m. New Orleans 6 3 0 .667201151 Christian Tampa Bay 6 3 0 .667188206 9:30 p.m. Fresno State at Boise State...... ESPN2 Carolina 1 8 0 .111104215 SATURDAY North Noon Troy at South Carolina ...... 38 W L T Pct PF PA Noon Wisconsin at Michigan ...... ESPN Chicago 6 3 0 .667175146 Green Bay 6 3 0 .667221143 Noon Pittsburgh at South Florida ...... ESPN2 Minnesota 3 6 0 .333169195 3:30 p.m. Ohio State at Iowa ...... ABC SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Detroit 2 7 0 .222215202 3:30 p.m. Mississippi at LSU...... CBS West Doty Memorial Tourney Lamb at 399-0506. W L T Pct PF PA 3:30 p.m. Virginia Tech at Miami ...... ESPN Registration forms are also available at Seattle 5 4 0 .556166199 7 p.m. Army vs. Notre Dame, Yankee Stadium . . NBC SEBRING Ð Play golf and help the www.highlandsbgc.com and at Pinecrest St. Louis 4 5 0 .444160164 7 p.m. Arkansas at Mississippi State ...... ESPN kids! San Francisco 3 6 0 .333160198 Golf Club, 453-7555. Arizona 3 6 0 .333175261 8 p.m. Florida State at Maryland ...... ABC The 19th annual Brad Doty Memorial ___ Children’s Christmas Golf Classic will be UPWARD Basketball ‘n Cheer Thursday, Nov. 18 held Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Country Club Chicago at Miami, late GOLF of Sebring SEBRING Ð UPWARD Basketball and Sunday, Nov. 21 Format will be a four-man scramble Cheer registration is now open at the First Detroit at Dallas, 1 p.m. FRIDAY Baptist Church of Sebring for boys and Oakland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. EuroPGA – Hong Kong Open ...... GOLF with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Washington at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Entry fee is $60, which includes greens girls in grades Kindergarten Ð 8th grade 4 p.m. Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia ...... GOLF Houston at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. fee and cart, lunch, beverages on and off with a cost is $65 per child. Buffalo at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. SATURDAY the course, raffle and door prizes, range Multiple child discounts and payment Arizona at Kansas City, 1 p.m. plans are available. Cleveland at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. EuroPGA – Hong Kong Open ...... GOLF balls and lots of fun. Forms are available at the FBC Sebring Baltimore at Carolina, 1 p.m. 1 p.m. American Century Championship . . . . . GOLF Cohan Radio Group will provide the Green Bay at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Hole-in-One prize. office located at 200 E. Center St., Atlanta at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. 4 p.m. Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia ...... GOLF The field will be flighted according to Sebring. Phone: 385-5154. Seattle at New Orleans, 4:05 p.m. Registrants must attend one evaluation Tampa Bay at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. total team handicap. Indianapolis at New England, 4:15 p.m. NBA Hole sponsorship donations are avail- night (between 5:30 Ð 8:30 p.m.) on Nov. N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m. able for $100. 15 at the FBC Recreation Outreach Monday, Nov. 22 FRIDAY The tournament benefits the Children’s Center. Denver at San Diego, 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Boston ...... ESPN Practices begin the week of January 3, 9:30 p.m. Chicago at Dallas ...... ESPN Services Foundation. NBA They will be helping less fortunate 2011 and the season ends March 21, 2011. local children, who need the help of oth- EASTERN CONFERENCE Turkey Trot 5K Atlantic Division NHL ers during the Christmas season and W L Pct GB SATURDAY throughout the year. SEBRING Ð The 18th Annual Turkey Boston 9 2 .818 — For additional information call Kip Trot 5K Run/Walk are set for New Jersey 4 7 .364 5 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Buffalo...... SUN 1 Doty at 446-4008 or John Vickers at 382- New York 4 8 .333 5 ⁄2 Thanksgiving morning at 8 a.m. at 1 Times, games, channels all subject to change Toronto 3 9 .250 6 ⁄2 3500. Highlands Hammock State Park. 1 Philadelphia 2 10 .167 7 ⁄2 Last year’s holiday classic race drew a Southeast Division Ottawa 9 9 1 19 47 60 Colorado 1, San Jose 0 W L Pct GB Panther Baseball Showcase field of 548 finishers making it the largest Buffalo 7 10 3 17 53 64 WESTERN CONFERENCE race in the county. Orlando 7 3 .700 — Toronto 6 8 3 15 40 51 AVON PARK Ð The South Florida Atlanta 8 4 .667 — Semifinals Entry fee is $15 for a cotton Tee-shirt 1 Southeast Division Community College baseball program Miami 7 4 .636 ⁄2 Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake 1 W L OT Pts GF GA or $20 for a dri-fit tee through November Charlotte 4 7 .364 3 ⁄2 Dallas 2, Real Salt Lake 1 will be hosting a High School Baseball Washington 14 4 1 29 70 49 Real Salt Lake 1, Dallas 1 15. Washington 3 7 .300 4 Tampa Bay 9 7 2 20 52 56 Showcase Camp Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 Central Division Los Angeles vs. Seattle After the early registration cutoff date, Carolina 9 9 0 18 58 61 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the first 30 players W L Pct GB Seattle 0, Los Angeles 1 Atlanta 7 9 3 17 58 69 the fee is $20 with no guarantee of a shirt, Chicago 6 4 .600 — Los Angeles 2, Seattle 1 registered. Florida 8 8 0 16 46 40 so runners/walkers should pre-register. Cleveland 5 5 .500 1 Western Conference Championship At $60 per person, the camp is open to 1 Milwaukee 5 6 .455 1 ⁄2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Sunday, Nov. 14 Checks made payable to Friends of 1 2011-2013 high school graduates with Indiana 4 5 .444 1 ⁄2 Central Division Dallas 3, Los Angeles 0 Highlands Hammock and the signed form Detroit 4 8 .333 3 W L OT Pts GF GA roster spots and scholarships available for MLS CUP the ‘11 year. is available from [email protected] or WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 12 3 1 25 58 40 Sunday, Nov. 21 Chicago 10 9 2 22 62 59 SFCC Head Coach Rick Hitt will serve [email protected], mailed to Jill Southwest Division Colorado vs. Dallas at Toronto Willingham, 4017 Westminster Road, W L Pct GB St. Louis 9 5 3 21 44 47 as showcase director, assisted by assistant New Orleans 9 1 .900 — Columbus 10 6 0 20 46 41 Transactions coach Andy Polk. Sebring, Florida 33875. San Antonio 9 1 .900 — Nashville 7 6 3 17 42 48 Those with questions may call 863- Northwest Division The camp will provide the opportunity Dallas 7 3 .700 2 BASEBALL 471-1160. Memphis 4 8 .333 6 W L OT Pts GF GA American League for players to showcase their ability levels 1 Vancouver 10 5 3 23 55 46 Awards will be given in 15 five-year Houston 3 8 .273 6 ⁄2 TORONTO BLUE JAYS–Acquired OF during a morning workout followed by a Northwest Division Colorado 10 7 1 21 63 56 Rajai Davis from Oakland for RHP age divisions from 14-and-under through Minnesota 9 6 2 20 40 39 showcase game in the afternoon and a W L Pct GB Trystan Magnuson and RHP Daniel question and answer session with players 80+. Utah 8 4 .667 — Calgary 7 10 0 14 47 52 Farquhar. 1 Edmonton 4 10 3 11 42 71 “We expect another large field and Oklahoma City 7 4 .636 ⁄2 National League and families following the game. Portland 7 5 .583 1 Pacific Division FLORIDA MARLINS–Agreed to terms Players are to bring their own individ- encourage early entry to help us with race 1 W L OT Pts GF GA Denver 6 5 .545 1 ⁄2 with C John Buck on a three-year con- preparation,” said Willingham. 1 Los Angeles 12 5 0 24 53 39 ual baseball attire to Panther Field at the Minnesota 4 9 .308 4 ⁄2 tract. Come join the fun and burn off a few Anaheim 10 8 3 23 52 61 SFCC campus in Avon Park. Pacific Division HOUSTON ASTROS–Named Tony calories prior to the annual holiday feast. W L Pct GB San Jose 9 5 3 21 51 44 DeFrancesco manager of Oklahoma City To register, go to www.southflorida.edu L.A. Lakers 10 2 .833 — Phoenix 8 5 5 21 50 54 (PCL). and select “athletics” then “baseball.” 1 Dallas 9 7 0 18 48 45 Golden State 7 4 .636 2 ⁄2 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS–Purchased SFCC Holiday Baseball Camp 1 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Click on “camps,” then print out Phoenix 6 5 .545 3 ⁄2 the contracts of INF Ehire Adrianza Sacramento 3 7 .300 6 for overtime loss. from San Jose (Cal) and OF Thomas Admissions Application and Emergency AVON PARK Ð The South Florida ___ L.A. Clippers 1 11 .083 9 Neal from Richmond (EL). Treatment forms. Community College baseball program Wednesday’s Games ___ ST. LOUIS CARDINALS–Purchased the Mail the forms as indicated on the Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 will be hosting a Youth Holiday Camp Wednesday’s Games contracts of RHP Eduardo Sanchez, Boston 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 application form or register by phone at Dec. 20-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Miami 123, Phoenix 96 RHP Adam Reifer, RHP David Kopp, INF Pittsburgh 3, Vancouver 1 Toronto 94, Philadelphia 86 Pete Kozma and OF Adron Chambers. one of the Panther Baseball lines at exten- each day for children ages 6-14. Boston 114, Washington 83 Washington 4, Buffalo 2 sion 7036 Ð Avon Park/Sebring: 453- Cost for the camp is $80 per person, L.A. Lakers 103, Detroit 90 Carolina 7, Ottawa 1 FOOTBALL Minnesota 113, L.A. Clippers 111 Florida 2, Atlanta 1 National Football League 6661; Lake Placid: 465-5300; Arcadia: with a $5 discount for families with more New Orleans 99, Dallas 97 Detroit 7, St. Louis 3 CAROLINA PANTHERS–Placed RB 494-7500; Wauchula: 773-2252. than one child participating. Oklahoma City 116, Houston 99 Minnesota 2, Anaheim 1, OT DeAngelo Williams on injured reserve. Both days of the camp begin with an SFCC Head Coach Rick Hitt will serve Promoted G C.J. Davis from the prac- Utah 98, New Jersey 88 Colorado 4, San Jose 3, OT 8:30 a.m. registration before the show- as showcase director, with the help of San Antonio 103, Chicago 94 Phoenix 3, Calgary 1 tice squad. New York 113, Sacramento 106 Chicago 5, Edmonton 0 Signed RB Jeremiah Johnson to the case activities get underway at 9 a.m. assistant coach Andy Polk and Panther Thursday’s Games Columbus 5, Los Angeles 3 practice squad. players. L.A. Clippers at Indiana, late Thursday’s Games DENVER BRONCOS–Released DL-LB Boys & Girls Club Golf The camp is designed to provide quali- Phoenix at Orlando, late Jarvis Moss. Florida at Boston, late ty baseball instruction, with emphasis on Denver at Portland, late New Jersey at Toronto, late JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS–Claimed WR AVON PARK Ð The Boys & Girls Club Friday’s Games Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, late Jason Hill off waivers from San of Highlands County will be hosting its’ fundamentals and improvement in all Oklahoma City at Boston, 7 p.m. Nashville at Montreal, late Francisco. First Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, areas of the game. Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, late Waived CB Chevis Jackson. Each day, campers will have the oppor- Houston at Toronto, 7 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS–Signed K Nov. 20 at the Pinecrest Golf Club. Friday’s Games tunity to improve their skills and baseball Memphis at Washington, 7 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Shane Andrus to a one-year contract. Registration, coffee and homemade Charlotte at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. ST. LOUIS RAMS–Signed TE Derek breads will be served at 7:30 a.m. with a knowledge. L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Schouman. Placed TE Fendi Onobun on Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Players are to bring their own glove, Cleveland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. injured reserve. Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. The four-player scramble will be flight- cap, bat and any individual baseball attire San Antonio at Utah, 9 p.m. Ottawa at St. Louis, 8 p.m. HOCKEY Chicago at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Colorado, 9 p.m. National Hockey League ed by handicap. to Panther Field at the SFCC campus in New Jersey at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Phoenix at Edmonton, 9 p.m. CAROLINA HURRICANES–Acquired D Entry fee is $220 per team or $55 per Avon Park. New York at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Chicago at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Ian White and F Brett Sutter from person with the option of $300 for both To register, go to www.southflorida.edu Columbus at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Calgary for D Anton Babchuk and F team and Hole Sponsorship. and select the baseball site. NHL Tom Kostopoulos. Recalled D Brett MLS Playoffs Carson from Charlotte (AHL). Hole Sponsorships are available for Click on “baseball winter camps,” then EASTERN CONFERENCE SAN JOSE SHARKS–Recalled D Mike $100. print out Admissions Application and Atlantic Division EASTERN CONFERENCE Moore from Worcester (AHL). Entry fee includes breakfast, goodie Emergency Treatment forms. W L OT Pts GF GA Semifinals COLLEGE Philadelphia 12 5 2 26 63 41 bag, prizes, lunch and awards. Mail the forms as indicated on the New York vs. San Jose NEBRASKA–Suspended basketball G Pittsburgh 10 8 2 22 61 53 San Jose 0, New York 1 Kamyron Brown indefinitely. Deadline for entry is Thursday, Nov. application form or register by phone at N.Y. Rangers 10 8 1 21 57 52 New York 1, San Jose 3 PFEIFFER–Named Lisa McLean assis- 18. one of the Panther Baseball lines at exten- New Jersey 5 11 2 12 33 59 Colorado vs. Columbus tant softball coach. N.Y. Islanders 4 11 3 11 39 62 All proceeds go to benefit the Boyss & sion 7036 Ð Avon Park/Sebring: 453- Colorado 1, Columbus 0 SAN JOSE STATE–Named Richard Stern Northeast Division Girls Club of Highlands County. 6661; Lake Placid: 465-5300; Arcadia: Columbus 2, Colorado 1 (Colorado assistant sports information director. W L OT Pts GF GA advanced on penalties) SOUTH ALABAMA–Named Mike Barbee A $2,000 Hole in One prize is spon- 494-7500; Wauchula: 773-2252. Montreal 12 5 1 25 49 36 Eastern Conference Championship cross country and track and field dis- sored by the Cohan Radio Group. All camp participants will receive a Boston 10 5 1 21 47 31 Saturday, Nov. 13 tance runners’ coach. 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Golf Hammock. Frank Gallagher, Joann team of Bill Mountford, Linda Therrien, Penny Anderson, McGill, Joyce and Joe Keith Kincer, Jerry Jeannie Persails and Dianne Stoddart The Ladies Association finished a Swartz; Ken Rowen, Wallace and Dave with minus-15. Scrub Jay, Three-Day Tournament Helen Mellon, Ken and Thompson with plus- Wednesday Nov. 17. Norma Colyer with 52 18; second place, Joe SpringLake The event saw a tie for the top of the each. Graf, Dick Long, Leo On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the First Flight as Marian Passafume and Closest to the pin: Persails and Russ Laura Kebberly each came in at 82 SpringLake Men’s Golf Association (Ladies), No. 2, Joyce Rudd with plus-7; and conducted a 2 Man Team Points com- while Lorraine Friend and Bonnie Nigh Swartz, 4-feet; and No. third place, Jim Wright, both carded 83s for a tie for third. petition on the Panther Creek course. 8, Norma Colyer, 5- Harold Kline and Peter The Pro-Am points were determined The Second Flight saw another tie feet-1-inch. (Men), No. March with plus-3.5. for first as Florence Towell and Ruth by: Bogey equals 1; Par equals 2; 4, Frank Gallagher, 5- Individual winners Birdie equals 4; and Eagle equals 6, Kirk matched 87s. feet-7-inches. were: A Flight (28- Jean Haig came in third in the flight after handicap on each hole. The men’s associa- over): First place, Dave Also, Double Bogey equals 0; and with a 92. tion played a Men’s Thompson with plus- Nancy Porcari won the Third Flight you subtract 1 point for a Triple. League event on 15.5; and second The A Flight was won by Dave with a 91 while Betty Clarke was sec- Wednesday, Nov. 10. place, Larry Roy with ond with a 94 and Wanda Hasstie third Kamish and Bo Bohanon with a total of Tying for first/sec- plus-7. B Flight (22- 90 points. with a 96. ond places were the 27): Tying for first/sec- In the Fourth Flight, Mary Cripps’ 96 Jan Hard and Vern Hoffman came in teams of Pete Otway, ond places were Cecil second with 82 points and Edd took top honors as Cindy Dall finished John Simmons, Ott Lemons and Peter second with a 97 and Mary Lindsay Vowels and Bob Rogers were third Wegner and Bob Bridge with plus-2 with 76 points. third with a 98. Williams; Rich Loomis, each. C Flight (18-21): Last Monday, Nov. 15, the Mezza Pat Jaskowski and Jack Hoerner Dick Denhart, Jack First place, Johnny won a tie-breaker for fourth place group played individual pro-am points Maginnis and Don Wehunt with plus-4.5; at Golf Hammock golf course. against the teams of Bob Hinde / Ken Russell with 41 each. and second place, Dick Rohr, Dwight Demitz / Will David, and Taking first place in A group was Winning third place Long with plus-4. D Jim Gulick with plus 6, while second Ken Kirby / Bob Berg at 74 points. was the team of Claude Flight (17-under): First In the B Flight, Ed Clay and Bob place went to Chip Curcio with plus 3. Cash, Doyan Eades, place, Peter March with B group first place was Denis and third place, Dick McClay, Tim Marshall won first place with 99 Don Boulton and Bill Fowler with 42. plus-3.5; and second place, Glenn points, including net eagles on the Shank with plus 1 and Jack Scchell in Closest to the pin: No. 2, Ted Thomas, Johnny Wehunt and John Nelson with plus-2.5. second place with even. Smutnick with minus-28. first and eighteenth holes. Carteaux, 33-feet; No. 4, Rich Loomis, The Morrison Group played a game Wiley Ferguson and Howard C group saw Stan Griffis and Doug 7-feet-6-inches; and No. 8, Pete Otway, Closest to the pin: No. 3, Russ on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Haire tie at even. Rudd, 3-feet-2-inches; No. 5, Bob Weekley took second place with 86 9-feet-8-inches. Winning first place was the team of points. D group first place Curt Matterson The ladies association played a Streeter, 4-feet-11-inches; No. 12, Tim Thomas, Harold Plagens, Russ with plus 7 and Bill Ringo in second John Smutnick, 2-feet-3-inches; and Gale Monda and John Schroeder Ladies League event on Monday, Nov. Rudd and Len Westdale with minus- came in third with a net 85 and Jay place with plus 1. 8. No. 17, Tom Morway, 12-feet-2-inch- 19; and second place, Keith Kincer, E group first place was Sal Sboto at es. Payne and Ken Willey took fourth with Winning first place was the team of Tim Anderson, Gil Heier and Butch a net 83. minus 1, second place was Jerry Margaret Schultz, Leola Robillard and The morning scramble was played Smith with Patterson with plus 2. Charlotte Mathew with 42; and second by Dick and Carole McClay, Len and minus-16. F group first place was Bob Fidlin place, Pat Asmus, Mary Malone and Ronda Westdale. The with minus 1 and second place was Jane Roush with 44. A Friday afternoon scramble was Golfettes Gordon Outman with minus 2. Closest to the pin: No. 2, Jane played Friday, Nov. 12. played a Prices G group saw Les Layton take first Roush, 8-feet-3-inches; No. 4, Pat Winning first place was the team of game on good thru place with plus 4 and second place B.C. Roberts, Phil Kozak, Laura 6 MONTH Asmus, 20-feet-8-inches; and No. 8, Tuesday, MEMBERSHIPS 11/30/10 was a tie between Terry Yandle and Verna Kniska, 11-feet. Smutnick and Ann Kozak with 13- Nov. 9. NOW Incl. Tax & Janet Howland at even. under; second place, John Smutnick, Winning AVAILABLE H group first place was Aaron Pinecrest Ed Mosser, Glen Nelson, Harold Kline first place Cart Heidemann at plus 5 and Doug and Lucy Roberts with 12-under; and was the Ingraham in second place with plus 1. The Men’s Association Played Team third place, Dr. Seralde, Linda Therrien, and Individual Pro-Am Points team of Next Monday will be a shotgun start Bev Rudd, Pat Graf and Jim Sizemore Wednesday, Nov. 17. Michele at Golf Hammock starting at 8:30 a.m. with 11-under. (863) 382-0500 • 3201 Golfview Rd. • Sebring The team of Rex Waymire, Earl Koon, Carol Please arrive eary to register. For The ladies association played a pro Plemmons, Bob Wimmers and Bob Roy, Bev Monday thru Friday: more information,call Pete at 382- am tournament on Thursday, Nov. 11. Chapman took first with a whopping Rudd and 8am – 1pm By 8, After 1 1280. Winning first place was the team of Pat Gower $ $ total of +23. Karen Speaker, Peggy Wehunt, Penny 22 18 Taking second in the team event with Harder Hall Anderson and Jennifer Persails with minus-25; Saturday & Sunday: $18 were Dave Buelow, Ron Taylor, Stan plus-3; and second place, Mary Beth The ladies league played a pro am Griffis and Bob Fowler with +14. and second Carby, Bev Rudd, Dianne Stoddart and place, (863) 382-0744 for 9 Hole Executive Rates points event on Monday, Nov. 15. Individually, Joe Bunk won A Carol Roy with The winners were: First place, Jan Division with +5, one ahead of Jim plus-2. Saliba with plus-5. Tying for Gulick’s +4 for second place. Individual win- second/third places were Joyce Himler Plemmons won B Division with +11 ners were: First and Joyce Flemming with plus-3 each. as Norm Deminna totaled +2 for sec- place, Karen The ladies league played a Tee to ond. Speaker with plus- Green event on Thursday, Nov. 11. Griffis scored a +6 to win C Division 6; second place, PLAY GOLF Tying for first/second/third places just ahed of the +5 posted by Linda Therrien were Liz Reinhardt, Mary Hayes and Wimmers and Chapman and Dorrel with plus-3; and Jackie Christopher with 41 each. Herron tied for the D Division lead with third place, Chip-ins: No. 8, Dori Landrum; and +7 apiece. Barbara Stuber No. 17, Liz Reinhardt. with plus-2. River Greens The men’s Lake June West Golf Club The men’s association played a association played 19TH ANNUAL A mixed scramble was played on Men’s Day event on Saturday, Nov. 13. a pro am tourna- Thursday, Nov. 11. Winning first place was the team of ment on Winning first place was the team of J.R. Messier, G.L. Heier, Peter March Wednesday, Nov. BRAD DOTY Ron and Sylvia West, Jane Roush and and Gerry Page with minus-31; second 10. Bill Brouhle with 51. Tying for place, Russ Rudd, Frank Conroy, Gerry Winning first MEMORIAL second/third places were the teams of Page and Jerry Wallace with minus-29; place was the CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS GOLF CLASSIC Preliminary review of Florida’s threatened wildlife under way MyFWC.com Four of 21 currently state- agement plan will have to be The preliminary findings listed birds also do not meet written and approved. BENEFITING THE CHILDREN’S SERVICES of biological status reviews the criteria: limpkin, brown One goal of the manage- on listed species reveal suc- pelican, snowy egret and ment plans is to ensure the FOUNDATION cess stories for some of white ibis. species never reaches a high Florida’s most vulnerable The biological status review risk of extinction again, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH species. groups found that the follow- which would result in the Although work is still ing bird and mammal species need to re-list the species. under way, in early met at least one of the listing The reviews in Florida are November, experts appointed criteria: American oyster- still under way for many of SHOTGUN START 8:30 A.M. • ENTRY FEE: $60.00 by the Florida Fish and catcher, least tern, little blue the remaining 61 species, and Wildlife Conservation heron, reddish egret, roseate the preliminary findings will Includes Lunch, Beverages on and off the course, Commission (FWC) began to spoonbill, tricolored heron, be available sometime in review the information and osprey, southeastern American early December. The Prizes, Cart, Greens Fees, Range Balls & A Lot of Fun! data received on 61 state-list- kestrel, white-crowned Commission could consider ed species against Florida’s pigeon, Florida sandhill crane, staff recommendations as 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE listing criteria. Marian’s marsh wren, Scott’s early as April. The groups found that sev- seaside sparrow, Wakulla sea- “This is a huge effort on Make your own 4-person team eral species may no longer be side sparrow, Worthington’s the part of the teams, and the Please mail your entries to: at risk of extinction and may marsh wren, black skimmer, process is working very not need to be listed. snowy plover, burrowing owl, well,” Haubold said. “But COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING “We hope these prelimi- Everglades mink, Florida bon- this does not mean our work nary findings will result in neted bat, Sanibel Island rice is done Ð far from it. We still 4800 HAW BRANCH ROAD the discovery that our conser- rat, Sherman’s short-tailed have lots to do to ensure no vation measures in the past shrew and Big Cypress fox species ever goes extinct in SEBRING, FLORIDA 33875 decade have had measurable, squirrel. Florida.” Name ______Handicap ______beneficial impacts on Haubold cautions this is One of the species wildlife in Florida,” said Dr. only the first step in the care- reviewed was the Florida Name ______Handicap ______Elsa Haubold, who heads up ful process of studying the black bear, which is currently the FWC’s threatened- status of these species. listed as threatened in Name ______Handicap ______species listing process team. After all 61 species receive Florida. Ten currently listed mam- the scrutiny of the biological The biological review Name ______Handicap ______mals have undergone the pre- status review teams, com- group found black bear num- liminary status reviews, and posed of recognized experts bers have increased and the Corporate and hole sponsorships available!! initial results indicate that and led by an FWC staff population is not in decline. Hole sponsorships $100 five species do not meet list- member, the reports will be However, before any Name ing criteria. sent for review to national change in status is made, sev- These species include the and international experts for eral steps must be completed, Amount Florida black bear, chip- each wildlife species. including developing a man- munk, Florida mouse, However, before the agement plan that ensures the A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRTION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVCIES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION Homosassa shrew and Commission removes any species will continue to DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REG# CH8306 Sherman’s fox squirrel. species from the list, a man- thrive in the future. Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com Rahal, Legends coming to Sebring Speedway Special to the News-Sun Sebring Christmas Parade. the circuit for Bobby’s event SEBRING Ð Legends of On Thursday, Dec. 2, and promises to be the best Motorsports, the Bobby there will be a free to the with the largest field in the Rahal signature event is public event downtown history of the series. coming to Sebring called Lunch with Legends A three-day pass to the International Raceway in which Bobby will ride event is $45 and kids 12 and December 3-5. into town with several high- under get in free! Bobby Rahal won end vintage race cars. Track touring will be Sebring in 1987 and the There will be food and available to the public for an Indy 500 in 1986. music and it will allow additional cost. He credits Sebring to be everyone to get up close and Contact Matthew his greatest win ever. personal with the drivers Christian at Sebring He is going to be the and cars. International Raceway for Grand Marshall for the Sebring is the last race on more information,

LP Tennis Car Wash Special to the News-Sun Get your car cleaned up athletes as they strive to LAKE PLACID Ð With help their own cause. low funds threatening to and help out these young put a damper on their News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE upcoming season, the Nelson St. Luis was one of the young Blue Streaks that stepped up in the absence of Lake Placid tennis teams Sebring’s football playing quintet Tuesday night at the Bill Jarrett Tip-Off Classic in Avon are taking the task of rais- Park. ing money into their own hands. The Green Dragons of Hoops gets underway, the courts will be holding a car wash Saturday, Nov. 20, from 1-4 p.m. at the gridders playing catch-up Bank of America in Lake Placid. Continued from 1B more until we can have time All three teams were back In addition to getting They got that emphasis as to teach our younger kids the in action Thursday night to that car shined up, baked the Hornets ran away with a man to man principals. complete the preseason tour- goods will be available as 66-28 win. “Our three seniors, Kirk nament as Lake Placid faced well. “No doubt, five of our (Veley), Andre (Wilson) and North Port, Sebring squared The Dragons will hold guys just got a practice in and Devontra (Fleming) have to off with Clewiston and Avon another fundraising car had to play, so I knew it was step up and provide leader- Park took on Haines City. was at Bank of America going to be difficult and ship to our younger kids,” he See Sunday’s News-Sun Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8 ugly,” Veley said. “We stayed continued. “I’m confident for recaps of the action. a.m.-1 p.m., where coffee man to man defensively, but this group will come out with and baked goods will also we’re going to do some the urgency once things get Ed Baldridge contributed to this be available. changing up, using our zones into better sync.” story. Blazers C Oden will have another knee surgery Associated Press players. PORTLAND, Ore. — For Another Portland big man, the third time in four years, Bill Walton, was selected by Greg Oden’s knees have the Blazers with the No. 1 betrayed him. pick in the 1974 draft, but he The Portland Trail Blazers was dogged by a broken hastily called a press confer- nose, foot, wrist and leg over ence Wednesday night to his first two seasons before announce that Oden, the No. helping the team to the NBA 1 pick in the 2007 draft, will championship in 1977. miss the season after he has Oden has seemingly been microfracture surgery on his cursed since shortly before left knee. his rookie season, when trou- Oden’s rookie year was ble in his right knee prompt- postponed because of similar ed surgery the first time. surgery on his right knee, and He showed promise the last season he broke his left next season when he played kneecap early in December in 61 games, averaging 8.9 and again required surgery. points and seven rebounds. He was still rehabbing But he really began to when the latest problem was blossom last season when he discovered. became a starter and was “As you can expect, this averaging 11.7 points, 8.8 young man is devastated rebounds and 2.4 blocks in about not having the opportu- that role. nity to play this season, being Then he was hurt in a game so close to getting back on against Houston, crashing to the floor and just all of a sud- the floor with his kneecap den, this situation comes up visibly contorted. and it’s like, here we go again Oden had just started eas- for him,” Portland coach ing into practices when the Nate McMillan said. latest knee issue was discov- Oden’s latest surgery is ered. scheduled for Friday in Vail, He has played in only 82 Colo. games during his NBA MCT photo The microfracture proce- career, missing 176. Out again, Portland’s Greg Oden continues to be plagued dure will repair damaged car- Jensen said it was unclear by knee problems and will miss the remainder of the sea- tilage that is not related to the what caused the latest dam- son. kneecap injury, the team said. age. Blazers trainer Jay Jensen The Blazers announced backing up Camby, injured son because of a preexisting said the latest problem with last month they would not his knee and required season- heart condition. Oden’s knee became appar- offer Oden a contract exten- ending surgery. The good news for the ent about two weeks ago sion. The Blazers signed six- Blazers is that Przybilla when he experienced some He was the first No. 1 pick year veteran Fabricio Oberto, already has returned to prac- pain and fluid in the joint. since Kwame Brown not to but he retired from the NBA tice and has said he expects Soon thereafter, an MRI get one at the end of his rook- just five games into the sea- to be back by Thanksgiving. revealed the damage. ie contract. “We sat there and it was Oden will be a restricted Full Service like we’d been kicked in the free agent next summer and stomach,” Jensen said, chok- Portland will be able to Automotive ing up. “It felt like hearing match any offers for him. someone close to us had Portland’s problems at Center died.” center are not limited to Licensed & Insured The 22-year-old Oden has Oden. 4320 US 27 N. often has been compared to For the past several years Sebring former Portland center Sam the Blazers have relied on Bowie, whom the Blazers veteran Joel Przybilla, but he “Listen Every Friday @ 9:10am to famously selected in front of also was injured last ‘Ask A Mechanic’ with Barry Foster Michael Jordan in the 1984 December and required knee on TK730 draft. surgery. The Blazers picked Oden The Blazers have since instead of Kevin Durant, who started veteran forward Clint Cool “HONESTY went to the Oklahoma City Marcus Camby in the middle. Owner/Technician WITH A SMILE” franchise and has blossomed At the start of this season, Over 15 Years Exp. ASE/Factory Certified into one of the NBA’s best Jeff Pendergraph, who was www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 Page 5B HEALTHY LIVING How to stay safe at the pharmacy Adhere to food safety Dear Pharmacist: I’m frequently you, as well as OTC equivalent med- measures this holiday confused by all the choices when I’m ications. We know which meds come trying to select an over-the-counter in generic and which don’t... and season, Bronson urges (OTC) product from the drugstore. Is when it’s best to stick with the brand. it OK to ask the pharmacist for help? We can help you stay compliant if Special to the News-Sun under cold running water in a I’ve tried at times, but they are always you really need your medicine but it’s TALLAHASSEE — With matter of hours. Never busy and I have to wait. hard to stomach. For example, we Thanksgiving just days away, defrost the bird at room tem- — P.R. New York might advise taking narcotic pain Florida Agriculture and perature as bacteria can rap- Answer: Absolutely! Pharmacists relievers with food to avoid nausea or Consumer Services idly grow on raw meat at are trained to be drug information spe- Dear Pharmacist sleep aids on an empty stomach Commissioner Charles H. room temperature. cialists, so we can save you time, ࡗ Suzy Cohen because they work faster. Want to eat Bronson reminds state resi- Keep cold foods cold money and perhaps your life (I’m grapefruit, or dairy, but don’t know if dents to follow a few food and hot foods hot, especially thinking about catching a deadly your sores, which salve for your skin it interacts? Pharmacists are your go- safety tips to avoid a holiday when serving buffet style. interaction). You should make your rash, which lice products are conven- to guy for these questions. celebration resulting in cases Buffet servings should be pharmacist your best friend. Show up ient, and which blood sugar gadgets Your regular pharmacist keeps a of food-borne illness. kept small and replenished are accurate. with a mocha latte, you won’t wait as record of your drug profile on com- “Everybody enjoys holiday often. We can field virtually any question long. puter making it easy to screen for meals, and with a little care, ࡗ State and federal food Since I’ve been a pharmacist for 22 you have about prescription drugs. We drug interactions. Our services are nothing will mar the pleasure safety officials stress that the years, I know consumers have to wait are like walking encyclopedias and if free and best of all, some pharmacies of the celebration,” Bronson turkey should be cooked to to get attention but that’s because the we don’t know the answer off the top are open 24 hours a day, allowing the said. “But food safety meas- an internal temperature of at pharmacist is backed up checking pre- of our head, we have 4-inch refer- public access anytime. All you have to ures are particularly impor- least 165 degrees, and a food scriptions for accuracy, on the phone ences to dig into. Go ahead, bring it do is ask. tant, especially with the vari- thermometer should be used discussing interactions or talking to a on. We know that allergy meds cause ety of foods being served, the to verify the temperature. physician or nurse. Often, staff is dry mouth and blurry vision, iron sup- number of helpers in the While many people cook plements will make your poop green- Did You Know? slim. We have your best interest at kitchen and the fact that food stuffing inside the bird, offi- ish-black (sorry if you got a visual on heart, so please be patient. Here are Cooking with almond flour causes a is often left out for long peri- cials suggest that it be that), and how certain pain-relievers the reasons we are worth the wait: lower blood sugar spike (if any) and ods of time after being cooked in a separate pan cause constipation. We know that We can help you decide which can help stabilize blood sugar. served.” because there is no guarantee stimulant laxatives are addictive! over-the-counter medications help Bronson offered these food that the stuffing will reach Didn’t know that? Then it’s time to your symptoms. Pharmacists are not Suzy Cohen is a registered pharmacist and safety tips: 165 degrees at the same time make your pharmacist your best doctors, but for example, based upon the author of ‘The 24-Hour Pharmacist’ ࡗ Clean and sanitize as the turkey. friend. We — and our hard-working your cough (wet or dry/hacking), we and ‘Real Solutions.’ For more informa- cooking equipment. ࡗ Carefully store left- will help you choose an expectorant pharmacy technicians — are there to tion, visit www. DearPharmacist. com. ࡗ Wash your hands thor- overs. They should be refrig- or a cough suppressant. We know keep you safe. This information is not intended to treat, oughly with soap and warm erated promptly and should what kind of bandage you need for We can find lower-cost options for diagnose or cure your condition. water before preparing food sit out no more than two and after contact with raw hours after coming out of the meat, poultry, seafood and oven. 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Wolf, P. A. - C. 130 S. Commerce Ave. putting one’s health at risk: long as your diabetes is under Sebring, Florida 863-386-0786 863-385-3497 ࡗ Keep to your blood glu- control, you know how alco- Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm Closed Wednesdays cose monitoring schedule and hol affects you and your Darrin A. Rotman, M.D. Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com HEALTHY LIVING LIVING BRINGS IT IN. WE TAKE IT OUT. Call for Top tips for avoiding Our holiday accidents Weekly Special to the News-Sun fire risk. While the holiday season Although Christmas trees Specials. is a time for merriment, cause the most fire-related goodwill and cheer, it’s also deaths, the top cause of AVON PARK 452-5800 a time when accidents are at home fires over the holiday their peak. Physicians at season, according to the U.S. SEBRING 382-3363 Highlands Medical Group Fire Administration, is from LAKE PLACID 465-1530 are keenly aware of the risk cooking. factors associated with the “With so many things holidays and have valuable vying for your attention over advice to offer on ways to the holidays, it’s easy to get help minimize the hazards distracted while in the that so often contribute to kitchen,” says Dr Ware, injuries at this time of the “However, turning away Lakeshore year. from a boiling pot or leaving a stovetop item unattended is Car Wash Decorating safety extremely dangerous and can While lights and decora- cause a fire in no time.” “Your Full Service tions certainly make the hol- Wash & Detail Center” idays feel more festive, they Playing it safe with are often the culprits for a toys wide range of injuries. 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(863) 471-9274 burns caused by decorating “While government regu- mishaps. lations help to keep toys safe “Ladder safety is critically important when it comes to for children, you still have to hanging lights and decora- be on your guard,” says Dr. tions,” says Dr. Donald Ware “A toy that’s safe for Ware, Family Practice, an older child, like a board Highlands Medical Group game with small pieces or a model car with removable “Many falls and injuries can Metro Services be prevented by taking extra parts, can be very dangerous for a younger child who can Make sure your holiday decorations are safe and are not a precautions before climbing fire hazard. up a ladder.” easily choke on those small NEWS-SUN To minimize decorating pieces.” accidents, safety experts According to Dr. Ware, a suggest only using ladders in good way to determine if an daylight, and ensuring that object is a choking hazard is the legs are firmly on the the “toilet roll tube test.” If a ground before climbing onto toy is small enough to fit it. Also, use the Home through a toilet roll tube, Safety Council’s 4-1 rule: then it is small enough to be For each four feet you plan swallowed and to lodge in a to climb, move the base of child’s throat. the ladder out one foot. Safety experts recommend Don’t stand on the top step reading the instructions for and always keep both feet on toys and games carefully, the ladder-never put one foot inspecting them for loose on a rung and the other foot parts and sharp edges, and on a different surface. storing any pieces that aren’t If you’re decorating child-friendly out of reach. indoors and need to reach a And it’s not only toys that high spot, always use a stur- are choking hazards. dy stepladder rather than Colorful holiday decorations standing on a chair or other are also very appealing to piece of furniture. Also, be young children, while plastic sure to unplug lights and wrapping can pose a suffoca- other electrical decorations tion risk. To keep accidents while you are installing at bay, you should discard them. wrappers, ribbons, bows and packaging materials immedi- Holiday fire hazards ately after opening gifts. With older children’s gifts According to the Centers such as bicycles, skateboards for Disease Control and or in-line skates, make sure Prevention, Christmas trees your child knows the risks account for the greatest per- involved with their new gift centage of fire-related holi- and that they have the skill day deaths each year. and coordination necessary If you purchase an artifi- to safely operate it. Ensure cial tree, make sure it is that they wear a helmet and labeled “fire resistant.” With a live tree, find the freshest any other safety gear before one possible and tap it on putting their gift to the test, the ground to ensure that and bear in mind that the most of the needles remain holidays require more vigi- intact. Keep live trees well lance than usual as children watered and place them a can get overexcited and take safe distance away from greater risks with their new radiators, fireplaces or toys. heaters. Only use lights that have been tested by a reputable testing lab-look for the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) seal of approval. Carefully check all lights to ensure there are no frayed wires, cracked sockets or loose connections. Never place lighted can- dles on or near the tree, wreaths, garlands, curtains, or where young children can reach them, and don’t leave candles burning in unattend- ed rooms. Battery operated candles are a safe alternative to flame candles. They can be safely used in any area of the house and don’t pose a

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Fall Fest planned Snapshots Interfaith Local author’s new book presents Saturday Thanksgiving ices and hospitality before Jesus’ early life through Mary’s words SEBRING — Good attending seminary. Since service planned Shepherd Lutheran Church, his ministry began at SEBRING — The annual Special to the News-Sun 4348 Schumacher Road in Emmanuel United Church Sebring area community SEBRING Ð How did Jesus live the first 30 Sebring, will host its annual of Christ, Rev. Miller has interfaith Thanksgiving years of his life? A new book takes readers on Fall Fest on Saturday. been busy leading worship, service will be held on a walk with Mary as she describes events There will be an auction visiting members and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the from her son’s early life through journal of new items, dinner teaching weekly Bible Sebring Church of the entries. coupons, oil changes, study. He has also been Brethren, 700 S. Pine Street In her inaugural book “Jesus My Son: rounds of golf, hairdresser active in the local commu- (across from The Palms of Mary’s Journal of Jesus’ Early Life,” author coupons and much more at nity, leading a memorial Sebring). Mary Bailey offers a new perspective in a 11 a.m.. The rummage sale, service at Good Shepherd Entitled “A Musical work of scripture-based biblical fiction that bake sale, etc. will be from Hospice, giving the opening Thanksgiving Celebration,” aims to provide insight into Jesus’ life as a 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are invocation at numerous art the program will feature many beautiful items for young boy. exhibits, and co-leading a several local groups. They sale. Introducing events that may have happened Blessing of the Animals include the 50-voice Lunch menu will be between the miraculous birth and the time Service. Highlands Ridge Chorale; bratwurst and hot dog plat- Jesus leaves home, the journal format pro- The Rev. Miller also the award-winning Sounds ters with drink. vides substance to Jesus’ early years and orchestrated a week-long of Sebring; and Backporch applies context to some of today’s current Thanksgiving series of events open to the Revival from First United Jewish customs. public to address the Gulf Methodist Church. “Using a journal, Mary is able to reveal her service set Sunday oil spill disaster. Members Also participating will be deepest fears for what might become of SEBRING — Sebring and invited guests will pastors or representatives Jesus,” said Bailey, who splits her time First Baptist will hold a enjoy a barbecue picnic fol- from a number of churches between Sebring and Frankfort, Ky. “It focus- community-wide lowing the event. or organizations. They are: es strictly on Mary’s point of view.” Thanksgiving service Rev. Cecil Hess, the Palms Maintaining that Mary’s life was very sim- Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The Tommy Brandt of Sebring; Rev. Keith ilar to the lives of mothers today, journal church is located at 200 returns to Leisure Simmons, host pastor; Rev. entries recall such milestones as Jesus’ East Center St. Lakes Mr. Max Severe, St. teething, first words and beginning school. strengthens our relationship with him.” A community Catherine Catholic; Rev. Insightful and enlightening, the easy-to-read For more information, visit Thanksgiving feast will be LAKE PLACID — Lester Osbeck, Calvary format allows readers to see Jesus interact http://www.jesusmyson.com. held in the Fellowship Hall Highlands County’s own Church; Mr. Howard Sallas, with other children his age and grow into the Bailey is a member of the American of the church on Nashville recording star Temple Israel; Mr. David man with whom many are most familiar. Christian Fiction Writers, Kentucky Christian Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Tommy Brandt will be in Averill, St. John United An inspirational narrative, “Jesus My Son” Writers, Kentucky Author’s Book Club and 6:30 p.m., with turkey and concert this Sunday morn- Methodist; Rev. A.C. seeks to provide possible answers to ques- the Florida Writer’s Association. Now all the trimmings. ing at the Leisure Lakes Bryant, First United tions often asked of Jesus’ early life, as well retired, she worked for 32 years as a technol- Baptist Church in Lake Methodist; Mr. Dick Cole, as a means by which readers can cultivate a ogy professional for the Commonwealth of Emmanuel United Placid. Brandt has delight- Samaritan’s Touch; Major deeper, more personal understanding of Jesus Kentucky. She attended Eastern Kentucky Church of Christ to ed groups across America Bruce Stefanik, Salvation with his country gospel Christ. University in Richmond, Ky. install new pastor Army; Rev. Steve Hagen, “By knowing how Jesus lived as a child, A mother of two and grandmother of seven, music. Alliance Church; Rev. people can better relate to him as a man,” Bailey enjoys camping and teaching Sunday SEBRING — The Called by many “the Darrell Peer, First Bailey said. “Anything we know about Jesus school. This is her first book. Reverend George Miller heart and voice” of today’s Presbyterian; and Rev. Ron will be formally installed Christian Country Music, Norton, First Christian. on at 4 p.m. Sunday as pas- Brandt has just returned This service is sponsored tor to Emmanuel United from Nashville where he by the Sebring Ministerial Churches collecting gifts for the Church of Christ in was once again awarded the Association and is unique Sebring. Male Vocalist of the Year in that it brings together The Rev. Miller, a gradu- and the Song of the Year. worshippers from all major world’s largest Christmas project ate of Eden Theological He will be sharing music faiths. A free will offering Seminary, was ordained as and testimony during the 11 will be received. Special to the News-Sun Sebring (386-0414). Today Operation Christmas Child a United Church of Christ a.m. Sunday service, fol- For more information, SEBRING — Christmas is from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.; volunteers at collection sites pastor in 2005. Prior to his lowed by dinner on the call 382-1737. arriving early in Sebring, as Saturday and Sunday from 9 in Sebring as part of the call to Emmanuel, he grounds. Bible Fellowship Church pre- a.m.-12 p.m. and Monday effort to prepare millions of served as pastor to The church is located just LP Ministerial pares to serve as a collection from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. shoe box gifts for delivery to Burlingame Congregational off Miller Road at the west- point for Operation First Baptist Church, 119 underprivileged kids on six United Church of Christ in ern end of Lake June in the Association hosting Christmas Child. Soon, with Royal Palm Ave., Lake continents. Wyoming, Mich., and was Leisure Lakes section of Thanksgiving the help of local volunteers, Placid (465-1721). Today For more information on chaplain at St. Louis Lake Placid. Everyone is LAKE PLACID — The the site will be brimming from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday how to participate in University Hospital in welcome. Call the church at Lake Placid Ministerial with festively wrapped shoe from 9 a.m. until noon; and Operation Christmas Child, Missouri. 699-0671 for more informa- Association Thanksgiving boxes full of gifts. Sunday from 12- 3 p.m. call 1-800-353-5949 or visit The Rev. Miller worked tion. Through Operation Last year, local churches www.samaritanspurse.org. in the fields of social serv- Continued on page 10B Christmas Child, the world’s contributed 3,000 boxes to largest Christmas project, the Operation Christmas Sebring residents are helping Child effort. This year, send shoe box gifts this year organizers hope to collect to more than eight million over 4,500 gift-filled shoe children in 100 countries suf- boxes from families, kids, fering from natural disaster, churches, schools and civic war, terrorism, disease, organizations in the area. famine and poverty. From Since 1993, Operation Sebring, the shoe box gifts Christmas Child, a project of will be sorted and sent using international Christian relief whatever means necessary — and evangelism organization sea containers, trucks, trains, Samaritan’s Purse, headed by airplanes, boats, camels, even Franklin Graham, has deliv- dog sleds — to reach suffer- ered more than 77 million ing children around the gift-filled shoe boxes to world. needy children in some 130 Operation Christmas Child countries. 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www.twitter.com/thenewssun www.facebook.com/newssun Page 8B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com RELIGION Atonement Lutheran pooling to “Advent Tea” on Church News a message based on Colossians Thursday, or e-mail the church at Church Saturday, Dec. 4 at Lamb Church 1:11-20. [email protected]. in Haines City. All ladies invited to C-17A South, Avon Park, phone The church is 1.7 miles west of SEBRING — Sunday morning this ELCA Program. RSVP before number 452-1136. U.S. 27 on County Road 634 First Christian Church of will be Christ the King Tuesday, Nov. 30. (Hammock Road). Call 471-1999 Avon Park Celebration, led by Dave Thoresen Christ Lutheran Church or visit sebringemmanuelucc.com. with Holy Eucharist. Coffee hour AVON PARK — This year’s Avon Park Church of AVON PARK — Pastor Scott follows morning worship. Thanksgiving sermon will be Christ McLean will be preaching a ser- Faith Lutheran Church There will be a free “Bless The Lord, O My Soul” and mon entitled “A New King Is Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 25 AVON PARK — “Give Thanks!” SEBRING — The sermon title will focus on “Praising Him (God) Reigning Now.” for anyone in the community who (Psalm 100) will be the message for Sunday morning is: “Rescued with everything that is within me.” The church is at 1320 C.R. 64, would like to join us from noon to presented by Minister Larry From the Dominion of Darkness,” Psalm 103 is the Scripture that this east of the Avon Park High School. 3 p.m. at the church. The church Roberts on Sunday. The Lord’s with Scripture found in Colossians is found in and the church will Visitors are welcome to worship will also be delivering take-out Supper is served every Sunday. 1:13-20. focus on that passage this week to and fellowship. Call 471-2663 or meals to three different locations. The Sunday evening service will “Bless The Lord” in worship. visit christlutheranavonpark.org. More donations of turkeys and be a devotional with a finger food First Baptist Church Avon There will be no Bible Study or pies are still needed at this time fellowship to follow. Park choir practice this week. The church is at 200 S. Forest Christian Science Church At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, and more volunteers are needed to AVON PARK — Rev. Jon Beck Ave. Call 453-4692. the church will host a “Celebration help prepare, serve and clean-up SEBRING — The lesson sermon is senior pastor. The church is at of Life; honoring Arlene J. after the meal. If you would like to on Sunday morning is titled “Soul 100 N. Lake Ave. For more infor- Bethany Baptist Church and Body.” The keynote is from III Nichols.” The family invites every- donate any of the above items or mation, call 453-668 or email John 1:2, “Beloved, I wish above one who wishes to join in celebrat- volunteer to work, call Patti Graff AVON PARK — Bob Crown of [email protected]. at 835-2548. Crown Computers is teaching a all things that thou mayest prosper ing the life that Arlene lived while Bible study on the book of computer class at the church on and be in health, even as thy soul First Baptist Church of here on this earth to bring in pic- prospereth.” tures or special memories to share Romans continues Thursdays in Fridays at 10 a.m. All are wel- Placid Lakes the fellowship hall. It is being come. If you have a laptop, please The church is at 146 N. Franklin during this time. taught by Sharon Palmer. bring it. St. LAKE PLACID — On Sunday First Christian Church of Avon This is an open invitation to all Pastor Charles Pausley’s mes- morning, Pastor Darrell George Park is at 1016 W. Camphor churches and people in the commu- sage for Sunday is “God Always Christian Training will preach the sermon entitled (behind the Wachovia Bank). Call nity to come and walk and pray in Has a Plan.” Church “The Purity Series” Purity’s 453-5334 or e-mail firstchris- Atmosphere!, with regards to I [email protected]. The the Labyrinth Prayer Garden on the This Sunday evening, the church SEBRING — The Rev. Linda M. Timothy 2:1-8. There will be no church website is www.firstchris- east side of the church premises. is having its Thanksgiving dinner Downing will bring the message Sunday evening service. tianap.com. The garden is being beautified with at 5 p.m. titled “No Barrier But You” at the new mulch and blooming plants at Wednesday Night is Family The Hands of Christ Food Sunday morning service. The First Christian Church this time.The Labyrinth Prayer Night at Bethany: AWANA Club Wednesday night Bible study will Distribution will meet at 5 p.m. to Garden is patterned after a very (for children aged three to sixth not meet on Nov. 24. distribute food to the needy. (Disciples of Christ) famous Labyrinth in France and is grade) and Word of Life teens (sev- The church is at the corner of SEBRING — At the Lord’s in memory of a former member, enth grade on) and adult Bible Emmanuel United Church Washington and Kemper Avenues Table on Sunday will be Juanita Kaitlyn Gossett. The garden is study led by Pastor Pausley. in Placid Lakes. A nursery is pro- of Christ Roberts and Liz Klingerman. open seven days per week for the Nursery is provided for all servic- vided for all services. For more Communion will be served by congregation as well as the public. es. SEBRING — Sunday morning, information, call 465-5126 from 8 Church members will be car- Bethany Baptist Church is at 798 the Rev. George Miller will deliver a.m. to noon, Monday through Continued on page 9B PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday evening Bible Study Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; advertisement in the News-Sun Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., provided. For information, call 382- a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. that is published Friday and available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. followed by adult choir rehearsal. 0869. Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 ■ Sunday. To find out more infor- Phone 386-5055. From September to May our youth Southside Baptist Church and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building p.m. Phone 385-1597. mation on how to place a listing ■ Fellowship Baptist Church, group meets. First Lorida is the (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” in this directory, call the News- 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL “Place to discover God’s love.” For Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor; “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and CHURCH OF CHRIST Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, more information about the church Chuck Pausley, Youth Pastor; Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 or the ministries offered, call 655- Ralph O. Burns, Assistant to the ■ Sebring Christian Church, ■ Avon Park Church of Christ, a.m.; Wednesday: Evening 1878. Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL APOSTOLIC Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 ■ First Baptist Church, Sebring, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 200 East Center Ave., Sebring, FL Service, 10:45 a.m.; Evening Marco Gallardo, Youth Pastor. ■ Greater Faith Apostolic 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow David E. Richardson, senior pas- Awana kindergarten through fifth Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities Placid, FL 33852. invites you to ship.org. tor; Rev. Joe Delph, minister of grade, 6:30 p.m.; Youth Meeting for Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening are available at every service. Bible come worship with us in spirit and ■ First Baptist Church of Avon youth and activities. Contemporary Teens, 6:30 p.m. Adult Midweek service resumes in November at 6 Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and truth at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Service, 8:30 a.m.; Group Bible Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Jared Studies, 9:45 a.m.; Traditional nursery for under age 3 is available p.m. followed by classes at 6:30 classes for all ages. Church phone: Wednesday. For information con- Hewitt, youth minister; and Joy Worship, 11 a.m.; Mision Buatista at all services. Provisions for hand- p.m. Office hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 453-4692. tact 840-0152. Pastor Larry Loomis, music director. Regular Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday Evening icapped and hard-of-hearing. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676. Carmody. ■ Sebring Parkway Church of Sunday schedule: 8:30 a.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night Office phone, 385-0752. ■ First Christian Church, 1016 Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, Orchestra rehearsal; 9 a.m. Library programs at the ROC begin 5:30 ■ Sunridge Baptist Church, W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We ASSEMBLY OF GOD open; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 p.m., at church begin 6:30 p.m. (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the a.m. Morning Worship; 11 a.m. Preschool and Mother’s Day Out and Valerie, across from Florida Web at www.firstchristianap.com. would like to extend an invitation Children’s Church; 4 p.m. Evening for children age 6 weeks to 5 years for you and your family to visit with ■ Christ Fellowship Church Hospital), Sebring. Ed Howell, tran- Our motto is “Jesus is First at First Service. Tuesday schedule: 8-10 old. Becky Gotsch, director. Call (Assembly of God), 2935 New sitional pastor. Sunday School, Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, us here at Sebring Parkway. Our a.m., basic computer 385-4704. Life Way. Bearing His Name; 9;30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Senior Minister; Ray Culpepper, hours of service are: Sunday class/Sonshine House; 7-9 p.m. ■ Florida Avenue Baptist Preaching His Doctrine; and Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday Family Life Minister; Jon Carter, Worship Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday conversational English and citizen- Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping Evening Service, 6 p.m. Music Director. Bible School 9 Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.; Sunday ship classes/Sonshine House. Park. Mailing address is 710 W. God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Study, a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Regular Wednesday schedule: Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. and Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery pro- 6 p.m.; Wednesday studies for all School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, Wednesday Service, 7 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6 Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 5 p.m. vided. For information, call 382- ages, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for p.m. Bible Study and Prayer; 6 p.m. Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. 3695. all events. Adult Choir Practice; 6:30 p.m. chil- 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- ■ First Christian Church CHURCH OF dren’s choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. chil- a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; 0924. (Disciples of Christ), 510 dren’s mission groups. Call 453- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. NAZARENE ■ Crossroads Community CATHOLIC Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of 6681 for details. Primera Mision Wednesday night programs for Church, 114 South Central Ave., Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), ■ Bautista, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. ■ Our Lady of Grace Catholic First Church of the Nazarene Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453- Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- Park, Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. ■ Independent Baptist Church, Church, 595 East Main St., Avon of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., 4453. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. Regular Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., 5704 County Road 17 South, Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday Bible Study; 11 a.m., Worship Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil p.m. Sunday Children’s Church: School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. Service. Wednesday schedule: 7 School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 Sunday: Sunday school begins at p.m., Bible study. 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 Study and Youth/Royal Explorers, a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Wednesday service, 7 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. in English; 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Pastor: John E. Dumas. Thursday, Praise and Worship, ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- Life Teen Mass. Weekday mass at ■ First Assembly of God, 4301 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 service at 6 p.m. Wednesday sion-minded, King James Bible 8 a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone p.m. Saturday. Religious Education evening service is at 7 p.m. with Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday way between Sebring and Lake p.m. 655-1899. Bus transportation. special services for children and School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Placid). Your place for family, Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday ■ Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, adults. Special services once a and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; friends and faith. Sunday morning for grades K through 8th. 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just month for seniors (Prime Time) and Evening Worship, 7 p.m. worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 CHRISTIAN & off of Miller at the west end of Lake Wednesday Family Night, (Adult is provided for both services with p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights Ladies ministries. If you need any June) “Where the old fashion MISSIONARY Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. more information, call 453-4851. Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 changing Bible Study for all ages gospel is preached.” Sunday Wednesday. ALLIANCE ■ First Church of the Nazarene ■ p.m. Phone 385-6431. starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor School begins at 9:45 a.m.; St. Catherine Catholic Church, of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake Allen Altvater leads the youth in Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing ■ The Alliance Church of Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. their quest to become more like Sunday Evening Service is at 6 address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning BAPTIST Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 33870, 385-0049. www.stcathe. Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the com. Very Rev. José González, Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- ■ Avon Park Lakes Baptist Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with church at 699-0671 for more infor- V.F., Pastor. Masses Ð Saturday services: Sunday School meets at ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., youth worship in the youth facility, mation. Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 10:30 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning p.m. Classes for adult children and Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, and missions training for all chil- ■ Maranatha Baptist Church a.m. and noon Spanish Mass. Daily Worship Service meets at 10:30 youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- dren. Call the church at 655-1524. (GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd., Masses 8 a.m. and noon Monday- a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study Taylor. cally based. Sunday worship serv- ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. meets at 6 p.m. (off site); ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle Confessions: 3-3:45 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Gathering Nursery facilities are available. Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Saturdays, 7:15-7:45 a.m. first meets at 6 p.m. CHURCHES OF Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Palm Street. (2 blocks south of a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Friday, or by appointment. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Interlake Blvd) Lake Placid, FL Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week Enrollment for Catholic School CHRIST IN Time 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible 33852 (863) 465-3721, Email: service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily grades K3 through 5 not being CHRISTIAN SCIENCE classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered www.fbclp.com. Pastor Brett Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., accepted. CHRISTIAN UNION ■ for all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. Morey, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald ■ St. James Catholic Church, Christian Science Church, 146 ■ Sunday. Church phone: 452-6556. ices - Traditional Service 9 a.m., Webber and Associate Pastor Don 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Community Bible Church - ■ Bethany Baptist Church Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. Messenger. Phone 382-4301. Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael morning worship and Sunday Churches of Christ in Christian (GARBC) We are located at the Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., ■ Parkway Free Will Baptist J. Cannon. Mass schedule: school. Testimonial meetings at Union, (Orange Blossom corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck Senior Sunday Night and Sunday Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - 4 p.m. each second and fourth Conference Center) 1400 C-17A Wednesday. A free public reading route) in Avon Park. Join us Evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 North (truck route), Avon Park. Wednesday Activities: Family din- church where the “Son” always room/bookstore, located in the Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 Presenting Jesus Christ as the fee and doughnuts, followed with ner at 5 p.m. ($3 per person, reser- shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; church, is open before and after a.m. December thru Easter - answer for time and eternity. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. vations required). Adult-LifeSource Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., church services. The Bible and the Sunday morning worship service, Sunday morning worship service classes, prayer meeting, Youth Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 Christian Science textbook, 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening Intersections, and Kids K-5- Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 ‘Science and Health with Key to worship service is at 6 p.m. On MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy Junior Church activities at same Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen p.m. Men meet at 8 a.m. every p.m. on the last Sunday of each a.m. are our only preachers. All are wel- time for K-6 grade. Sunday School ministry and the Catylist class Tuesday for prayer breakfast and month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- come to come and partake of the Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult women’s prayer breakfast is at 8 tor. Church phone: 382-3552. comfort, guidance, support and (Transportation available.) Sunday Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 a.m. every Wednesday, both at the Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated CHRISTIAN healing found in the lesson-ser- evening praise and worship serv- mons. p.m. For more information go to Family Restaurant. with the National Association of ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening www.bethanybaptistap.com or call ■ First Baptist Church of Lorida Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. ■ Eastside Christian Church, prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and the church office at 863-452-1136. located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. ■ Sparta Road Baptist Church, 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL youth activities at 7 p.m. ■ Faith Missionary Baptist Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 CHURCH OF Church, off State Road 17 North of for all ages. Sunday worship serv- Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday on County Road 621), 465-7065. BRETHREN Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. ices are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. please come worship with us. Don Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Preschool care is provided at the Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; ■ Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening 11 a.m. worship service. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Celebration with the Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. 452-0088. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 Page 9B RELIGION Church News 100. The church is at 215 E. Circle the regular Sunday schedule fol- Say Thanks?” Ruth Rayburn will The choir’s introit will be St. (with two entrances on lowed by dinner in fellowship hall. sing “If God is Dead” and Continued from page 8B “Arise, Give Thanks” and the Lagrande Street). For more infor- RSVP no later than Tuesday. Heartland Singers “Until Then.” Carol Chandler, Teresa Williams, anthem “Praise the Everlasting mation, call the church office at Greeters will be Roland Bates Gretchen Ames and Carol Graves. King.” Special music will be pro- 453-3242. Grace Pointe Ministries and Lucy Diner. Pastor Ted Moore’s sermon this Greeting the congregation will vided by Merl and Ruth Mann SEBRING — Grace Pointe week will be “How can I say be Dick Asmussen, who will also singing “Bringing in the Sheaves.” First Presbyterian Ministries is at 200 Lark Ave. in thanks to a King?” Scripture will lead the Call to Worship. Joyce Sunday school is available for Church of Sebring ARP the Sebring Hills Association be taken from Luke 17:11-19. Winstel and Sherry Kunsak will all ages. Maxine Johnson, adult Clubhouse. SEBRING — “Forgiven, Bible Study on I & II Peter and work with Children’s Church. teacher, continues the study of Tuesday’s home Bible study is Gratitude and Praise” will be the Jude is taught by Fran Lighting the candles during the David in II Samuel Chapter 7 in on “The Future Revealed.” What’s title of Sunday morning’s sermon VanHooreweghe. month of November will be which God makes a promise to on the Revelation time line? This given by the Rev. Darrell A. Peer. Heartland Singers practice on Heaven Kunsak, Robin Martin will David. Wendy Garcia teaches the week, members will take a brief Community Thanksgiving Tuesdays. Tuesday night is Adult be with the children in the nursery. youth class and discusses issues of look at the future and signs of the Service will be at 7 p.m. at the Bible Study taught by Pastor Ted Being imprisoned would cause today and how the Bible instructs times. lass provided for the chil- Church of the Brethren on Pine Moore. many to become bitter or give up, us. dren. Members are currently study- Street. Local ministers will partici- Wednesday night are young adult but Paul saw it as one more oppor- A Town Hall meeting will be ing the Books of the Bible — pate in this community-wide serv- and children’s programs. It features tunity to spread the Good News. held at 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall where they are located, what they ice. Everyone is encouraged to a free meal. Feel free to come and Pastor Ron’s sermon for Sunday is to discuss the 2011 proposed budg- are about, who wrote them, etc. attend. join us. “Paul’s Chains Advance the et. All members and friends are Freedom is now airing on WIPC, Christmas decorating in the The church is at 2705 Alternate Gospel” taken from Philippians urged to attend. 1280 AM, at 7:35 a.m. and 5:35 sanctuary will be at 9 a.m. on Route 17 South in Sebring (behind 1:12-18. There will be no Youth Group p.m. TBA for new stations. Monday Publix). Look for the lighthouse. For more information, call 385- Sunday evening. Grace Pointe umbrella is grow- Tuesday’s Youth Group and 0352. The church is at 510 On Wednesday, Bible study will ing with satellite groups in Poinsettia Ave. After School Program includes a Memorial United be led by Pastor Johnson who will California, Korea, New Hampshire, homework period, games, supper continue the study of Revelation. Indiana and Ohio. Methodist Church First Presbyterian and a Bible study. Pick-up from On Thursday, the church office LAKE PLACID — The Rev. Sebring High School and Sebring Church of Avon Park ARP will be closed for Thanksgiving. Heartland Christian Fred Ball, senior pastor, will On Saturday, Nov. 27, the Youth Middle School is available. AVON PARK — On Sunday preach at the Heritage Worship Group will go to the Family Fun Wednesday, Nov. 24 - Choir Church morning, Pastor Johnson’s sermon Service and the Celebration Center in Lakeland. If you plan to rehearsal 5:30 p.m. SEBRING — The Praise and is entitled “Enter His Gates with Worship Service on the subject, attend, please contact Youth Sunday, Nov. 28, is the 85th Worship Service begins with Thanksgiving” based on Psalm Leader, Dave Blackmon. anniversary celebration. It will be George Kelly singing “How Can I Continued on page 10B PLACES TO WORSHIP schedule for summer through fall: ly. Nursery/child care is available tional worship is at 8:15 and 9:30 study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN Worship service, 9 a.m.; for all services. Senior Pastor is Bill a.m.; and contemporary worship is Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Communion services, first and third Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web at 11 a.m. in Friendship Hall. A vari- Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- ■ The Episcopal Church of the ■ Atonement Lutheran Church Sundays; Education Hour 10:30 page at www.weareunion.org. All ety of Sunday school classes for ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview a.m. Additional services: Lent and teachings are taken from the adults and children are at 9:45 and Sebring. For more information, visit with Holy Communion. Coffee hour Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Advent season, 6 p.m.; Maundy Manufacturer’s Handbook - The 11 a.m. in the educational building. the Web site www.salvationarmy- following services. Newcomers Deacon, Spiritual Leader. Jim Thursday and Good Friday, 7 p.m.; Holy Bible. Come join us. Call the church office for more sebring.com or call Major Bruce ■ information about the classes welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail Helwig, organist/choir director. Easter Sunday, 7 and 10 a.m.; Unity Life Enrichment Centre, Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. [email protected] Web site: Worship service at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Christmas Eve, 7 p.m.; Christmas new location, 10417 Orange offered. Nursery is provided for redeemeravon.com. The church is Eucharist is every Sunday. Coffee Day, 10 a.m.; Thanksgiving Eve, Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL babies and toddlers; while young at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park hour on the first and third Sunday Wednesday, 7 p.m. Fellowship 33875; 471-1122; e-mail children up to second grade have a UNITED METHODIST (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake of each month. Council meeting on activities: Youth Group, Senior [email protected]. Web site, special Children’s Church offered Boulevard, across from Wells the first Monday of month; Ladies Citizens, Younger Side Adults, www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. during the worship service to help ■ First United Methodist Church, Dodge.) Group WELCA meets at noon sec- Ladies Missionary League, Ladies Sunday Celebration Service, them grow in their spiritual knowl- 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. ■ St. Agnes Episcopal Church, ond Monday of month with lunch. Guild, Small group studies as Nursery and Children’s Church. edge. 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL Bring a dish to pass. Church scheduled. Music: Choir and hand Weekly Classes, Christian ■ Spring Lake Presbyterian The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Vegetable Garden Club meets as chimes. Trinity Tots Preschool (3-5 Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy needed. Labyrinth Prayer Garden years old): 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek open seven days a week to congre- Monday through Friday. License: Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the FLC service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. tation and community. Like to sing? C14H10020: Susan Norris, direc- minister transforming lives from Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 Sunday School for all ages at 9 Come join the choir. Visitors always tor. Visit us online at: www.vchurch- ordinary to extraordinary. second Thursday of the month, and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. welcome. Come grow with us. es.com/trinitylutheranlp. ■ The Way Church, 1005 N. September through June. Board of Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. Phone 385-0797. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first with Rick Heilig, youth director. service ends. Wednesday: Adult ■ Christ Lutheran Church Avon school and worship service at 9 Monday of the month. Choir The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Park, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 NON-DENOMINATIONAL a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- rehearses at 7 p.m. each service is broadcast over WITS always welcome. The Rev. Jim mile east of Avon Park High ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Wednesday, September through 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- School. Sunday Divine Worship is ■ Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Way is a church family who gathers April. Presbyterian Women meet at available at all services. 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the 7649, for more information. at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- Hammock Road, Sebring, FL for contemporary worship, teaching ■ First United Methodist Church, ■ month. Organist: Richard Wedig. St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal ebrated every week with traditional 33872. Sunday: American Sign of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs Language: First Worship sermon, ship. Come early and stay after for Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- of praise. Fellowship time with cof- songs signed first and second fellowship time. Child care and chil- James Weiss, Pastor, Summer Worship services. First Worship dren’s church are provided. [email protected], 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Myers, fee and refreshments follows wor- Schedule, Sunday School - 9:00 Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., ship. Come worship and fellowship service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Web site, http://slpc.presby- a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday with us. For information call Pastor service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to Way Ð A place for you. Office church.org. ■ Memorial United Methodist evening: Holy Communion with Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see 2 years old) and Sunday school Phone:471-6140, Church Cell Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- Healing Service, 6:15 p.m. Child christlutheranavonpark.org. classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 Phone:381-6190. Email: theway ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, care available at the 8 a.m. and ■ Faith Lutheran Church Ð p.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m. [email protected]. Web site: SEVENTH-DAY 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Come LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Wednesday: Children, ages 4 www.TheWayChurch.org ADVENTIST 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. see what makes us different. Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, years to fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral ■ Faith Child Development Center, 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Avon Park Seventh-day assistant. Sunday schedule: 385-3232. Gary Kindle, Pastor; Lea Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy PRESBYTERIAN Adventist Church, 1410 West Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 GRACE BRETHREN Ann Curry, Parish Nurse. Worship McQuaid, associate pastor. Church Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: a.m. (October-May only); School services: 8 a.m. Sunday; Sunday office 385-1024. ■ Covenant Presbyterian Church 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; ■ Grace Brethren Church, 3626 school for children and adult Bible ■ Calvary Church, 1825 (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., [email protected], Sabbath Celebration Worship Service at Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- classes is 9:15 a.m.; and Praise Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Sebring, 33872-2113. A School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church 10:45 a.m.; New Song worship 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior worship service, 10:30 a.m. 33872; 386-4900. An independent Congregation of the Presbyterian Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. service at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs- Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Sunday. Communion is served the community church. Sunday morn- Church in America. Worship servic- ery care provided every Sunday Community Service hours on 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday first and third and fifth Sunday of ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, es: Sunday morning worship, infor- morning. Youth Fellowship, 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid the month. Sunday worship service 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- mal, 8 a.m.; regular, 10:30 a.m. Bible Fellowship Class, 6 p.m. a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place City” Children’s Ministry throughout is broadcast on WITS 1340 AM at 8 ship, 6 p.m. Youth group meets at 5 Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday (October-May only). We offer the first Sunday of each month. all services, and there are variosu a.m. each Sunday. Educational p.m. Friday. Pastor Lester Osbeck. evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Senior Pastor Paul Boling; and Christ-centered Sunday school other classes for teens, married opportunities include weekly adult A small friendly church waiting for evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Associate Pastor Kameron classes, youth programs, Bible couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Bible studies. Faith’s Closet Thrift your visit. Youth Group and Kids Quest, 5:30- DeVasher. Walker Memorial studies, book studies and Christian studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day Store (385-2782) is open from 10 ■ Christian Training Ministries 7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m. Academy Christian School offering fellowship. We are a congregation Care, Preschool and After-School a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; education for kindergarten through that want to know Christ and make Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For Friday and 9 a.m. to noon County Road 17 on Simpson e-mail: [email protected]; Web 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Him known. Call the church office registration call: 385-3111). Check Saturday. All are warmly welcome Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 site: www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. Website is www.discoverjesus.org at 465-2422 or check out our us out on the Web at www.sebring- in the Family of Faith. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: ■ Sebring Seventh-Day church Web site at www.memori- grace.org. ■ Good Shepherd Lutheran p.m. A nursery and children’s 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Adventist Church, 2106 N. State Church (AALC) American church are provided. The church is Thursday. alumc.com. Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. ■ Association of Lutheran part of Christian International ■ First Presbyterian Church St. John United Methodist Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. INTERDENOMINATIONAL Churches, 4348 Schumacher Ministries Network, a full gospel, ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- Road, Sebring, one mile west of non-denominational ministry. Linda entrances on LaGrande), Avon Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. ■ World Harvest and Restoration Wal-Mart. James Weed, pastor. M. Downing, minister: Phone, 314- Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Community service: every Monday Ministries, (non-denominational) Worship Service, 9 a.m. Sunday. 9195, [email protected]. The Rev. Robert Johnson is the Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Bible Study, 11 a.m. Nursery pro- Casey L. Downing, associate min- pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- vided. Social activities: Choir, ister: Phone, 385-8171, caseydown Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all Pastor Amado Luzbet. 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- [email protected]. Web site is Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 services. Phone 382-1736. School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 1163. www.christiantrainingministries.net a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third www.stjohnsebring.org a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. ■ New Life Evangelical Lutheran ■ Grace Bible Church, 4541 Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 ■ Spring Lake United Methodist prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a Thunderbird Road, (second church p.m. each Wednesday; Esther and THE CHURCH OF Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, W.H. Rogers. Congregation of the Evangelical on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, Mary Circles business meeting, LATTER DAY SAINTS (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior 3:30 p.m. third Thursday; Sarah Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- with the Wisconsin Evangelical pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 Circle business meeting, 7 p.m. ■ The Church of Jesus Christ of ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study JEWISH Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. second Tuesday; Women’s Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible Ministries Combined Bible study, 4 Prix Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on ■ Temple Israel of Highlands a.m. For more information, call Academy Adult Investigating Truth; p.m. third Thursday; Family Movie, Phone: 382-9092. Dale Bargar, Thursday. Church office phone: County, 382-7744. Rabbi Lorraine Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or first and third Tuesday, Prayer 4 p.m. third Sunday. Be a part of a bishop; David Ward, first counselor; 655-0040. Rudenberg; www.templeis- visit the Web site at www.newlife Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, warm, caring church family with tra- and Steve Austin, second coun- raelofhcfl.org. Temple Israel is a sebring.com. Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 ditional services, following biblical selor. Family History Center: 382- Reform Temple that promotes the ■ Resurrection Lutheran Church p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., truth. 1822. Sunday services: Sacrament enduring and fundamental princi- - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon College Ministry. ■ First Presbyterian Church, meeting, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, UNITED CHURCH ples of Judaism. Through prayer, Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. www.GBCconnected.org ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, 11:20 a.m.; and Priesthood/Relief OF CHRIST study and friendship we strive to Grodzinski. Early Sunday service, ■ Highlands Community Church, FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday Society, 12 p.m. Primary for chil- enrich our lives and insure Jewish 8 a.., Sunday school at 9:10 a.m. a casual contemporary church, School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; dren, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth ■ Emmanuel United Church of continuity in Highlands County. and the second service at 10:30 meets at 3005 New Life Way. Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Tuesday: activities from 7-8:20 p.m. Christ, where God is still speak- Friday Evening Erev Shabbat a.m. Coffee and fellowship hour fol- Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Youth Group, 6-7:30 p.m.; Senior Wednesday: 11-year-old Scouts, 7- ing. 3115 Hope Street, Sebring, FL a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World High Youth Group, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Service, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday low the service. Midweek 8:20 p.m. first and third 33875 (1.8 miles west of U.S. 27 Morning Shabbat Minyon Service, Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- classes. Small groups meet Wednesday: Adult Bible Study, Wednesday; and activity days for and Hammock Road). Sunday wor- 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Morning Torah ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office throughout the week. Church 10:30 a.m.; choir rehearsal, 5:30 8-11 year old boys and girls from 7- ship, 9:30 a.m.; Communion with Study, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday phone number is 453-6858. phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. p.m. Nursery available for Sunday 8:20 p.m. second and fourth worship first Sunday of month; Afternoon Shabbat Study, 3:30 ■ Trinity Lutheran Church - Linhart. worship. Call the church office for Wednesday. Chapel Communion, 8:45 a.m. all p.m.; Havdallah, 5 p.m. On the fol- LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake ■ Union Congregational Church, more information and other class- lowing dates: Oct. 1-2, Simchat Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL es. Rev. Darrell A. Peer, pastor. other Sundays. All are welcome to Torah; Oct. 14-15, Oct. 29-30, Nov. Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; and 33825. Sunday worship services Gayle Sparks, director of youth THE SALVATION receive the sacrament. For more 12-13, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 10-11, Noel Johnson, youth and family life. are at 7:45 a.m. (informal), 9:15 ministry. ARMY information, call the church office at Dec. 24-25, Jan. 7-8, Jan. 21-22, Worship schedule for December a.m. (traditional) and 10:45 a.m. ■ First Presbyterian Church, 471-1999 or e-mail eucc@earth Feb. 4-5, Feb. 18-19. Every through Easter: Worship service 8 (contemporary) in the main sanctu- ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak ■ The Salvation Army Ð Center link.net or check the Web site Thursday will be Hebrew and Bible and 11 a.m.; Communion services, ary. Sunday school for all ages is at Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The for Worship. Sunday: Sunday sebringemmanuelucc.com. No classes with Howard Salles, 12:30- first and third Sundays; (Children’s 9:15 a.m. We also offer Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- matter who you are or where you 4:30 p.m. Church, 11 a.m. only); and Wednesday and Saturday services the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting are on life’s journey, you’re wel- Education Hour, 9:30 a.m. Worship at 6;15 a.m. and 6 p.m., respective- ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible come here. Page 10B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 www.newssun.com RELIGION Church News Assistant and Bernie Bohrer and will meet in the Your secret life can be costly Fletcher will be the Lector. Fidelis Room. They will be Continued from page 9B At the second service, studying “God Delivers and In our house, we have a has hap- secret has to be bad. In fact, “Walking in the Footsteps Paul Willcox will be the Protects.” They will also be stack of Reader’s Digests. pened in the most sacred times of of Jesus” with the Scripture Worship Assistant, Jerry looking at the Scripture Recent publications have your past God’s people are experi- text from Matthew 16:24- Butt will be the Psalm 91. featured articles that easily and what enced in private. Jesus 28. Communion Assistant, grab your attention. A few you will taught that giving, prayer, The New Song Arlene Thatcher will be the Southside Baptist titles are as follows: “50 not let go and fasting are acts of right- Contemporary Service will Lector and Caleb McGinnis Church secrets your Pilot won’t tell of. He eousness that must be done be held in Rob Reynolds will be the Acolyte. you,” “13 things Car Dealers knows in secret. It doesn’t matter Hall with a guest speaker. The Busy Bodies meet on SEBRING — The Rev. won’t tell you,” or “Doctors Timeless what you who else notices the time we Children’s Church will Monday to sew teddy bears David Altman will speak confess their fatal mistakes.” Treasure are going spend in prayer because it is meet at the Sonshine Club and quilts. There will be a from the “Not Ashamed of We all are quite skeptical through a closet matter. However, House. Nursery Care is worship service at 10:30 the Gospel” series in the of businessman and sales- Luke that no this kind of secret life does available for Sunday a.m. Thursday with dinner morning worship service. men in professional fields Knickerbocker one else have direct implications on School and all Worship following the service. A The choir will sing and but are expected to trust knows about. He sees what the effectiveness of public services. free-will offering will be Lori Jingst will play a them. We question their is going on behind closed ministry. God the Father Evening youth group will collected to cover the cost piano solo. Children’s integrity, yet still must doors. He also sees the pure promises a public reward for meet at the Lighthouse and of the meal. church and a nursery are depend upon their services. in heart, and those who private prayer. evening Bible fellowship available. The Awana clubs When we have the opportu- silently do what is right Remember that the quality will meet at the chapel. St. John United meet Sunday evening. The nity to know what they are when know one else notices. and content of your secret The Church is at 500 Methodist Church pastor will speak in the doing behind the scenes, we He knows your righteous life will have public conse- Kent Avenue. For informa- evening worship service. SEBRING — On Sunday perk up with great interest. desires and honest motives. quences. Do you have secret tion, please call 465-2422. Student ministry, adult morning, Director of But if we would each be The eyes of God are continu- thoughts and desires that are Bible study and prayer Christian Education David honest, everybody has a ally beholding both the evil evil and incriminating? The Parkway Free Will meeting with Don Hall and Averill will bring the mes- secret life. Perhaps there are and the good. truth will come out in your the study of Elijah are Baptist Church sages “Giving Thanks to some skeletons in your clos- What are you doing in words and actions. The SEBRING — The the Father” with Scripture planned for Wednesday. et that you have yet to reck- secret? In the secret life of result of secret sin is spiritu- Sunday morning Bible from Colossians 1:11-20. The church is at 379 S. on with. It could be some King David, he harbored the al poverty. However, when study, “God Delivers and The nursery is available for Commerce Ave. For infor- injustice by someone that sin of lust for another man’s you develop a Christ-like Protects,” is taken from the all services. mation, call 385-0752. you refuse to forgive. Maybe wife. He took her for himself secret life of prayer, you will 91st Psalm. Pastor Jim On Wednesday, the there is some sin that you and had a child out of wed- possess certain power for Spring Lake have attempted to cover, but lock. He tried to keep it a Scaggs will bring the mes- Men’s Prayer and living and victory in the sage in the Sunday morning Fellowship Breakfast will Presbyterian the guilt still plagues you. secret and even attempted to Christian life. Your past haunts you and it’s cover his sin by murder. But and evening services. meet at in the fellowship Church what he did in secret, his son Wednesday evening will be hall. Youth group meets your secret. In some cases, Luke Knickerbocker is the pas- SEBRING — “The Act Absalom did openly on the praise, prayer and Bible Wednesday evening. even your dearest friends tor of Bethel Baptist Church in of Costly Giving” will be and nearest family do not roof top for all of Israel to study service. On Thursday, the Over Lake Placid, Florida, located the title of Sunday morn- even know about it. see. We learn that private sin Next Sunday will be the Easter Anonymous will on 216 E. Park St. You may ing’s sermon given by the These skeletons are hold- becomes public scandal. God end-of-the-month-sing and meet in the Educational email him at Rev. Barbara Laucks. ing you back from truly liv- says, “Be sure your sin will [email protected]. Their fellowship. Building. find you out.” ing. God knows what is in church website is visitbethel- Spring Lake United your closet. He knows what But not everything in baptist.com. Resurrection Sebring Church of Lutheran Church the Brethren Methodist Church AVON PARK — On SEBRING — On Sunday SEBRING — Spring Christ the King Sunday, morning, Pastor Keith Lake United Methodist Are you happy being miserable? Pastor Grodzinski’s sermon Simmons will be preaching Church is at 8170 Cozumel will be based on Luke 23. on “Saints Give Thanks.” Lane. We have all met people who seem to do At the early service, Joan The Scripture will be on The Rev. Clyde Weaver’s nothing but complain. I used to be one of The Marriage Meier will be the Worship Colossians 1:9-14. sermon: “God’s Blessing them. Such people often don’t realize they Mentor Assistant, Joyce Warsack Sunday school will be and Our Response.” are being chronically negative. They don’t Aleta Kay will be the Communion led by the Rev. Wendell Potluck follows the service. think about how they sound to those around them, or the effect they have on others. our attitude. He has the power to lift our RELIGION GUIDELINES: The News-Sun publishes religion news on Fridays. If you are one of those people who finds it spirits and find joy in life. Without Him per- The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication easier to complain than to find something manent change is impossible. Jesus promised in the following Friday’s paper. good in life, think about how you sound to us an abundant life. Submit items to the News-Sun’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; fax to 385- those around you. Think about your view of Can you see your children happy? Can 2453; send e-mail to [email protected]; or mail to Lifestyle Editor, News- life. Are you happy? Probably not. If you you see yourself happy? Dare to imagine it. consider yourself a happy person, make it a Dare to ask God to save you from your sin Sun, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870. For information, call 385-6155, point to be a blessing to your family and and unhappiness. Dare to let Him take con- ext. 516. friends. Ask yourself how you can exhibit trol of your life. Though there will still be your happiness. If everyone you love seems some problems, He will help you through to not enjoy being around you, it may be them and make you a stronger, better person because you are a chronic complainer. in the process. You won’t be sorry! Negativity will do one of two things: it John 10:9-10 says, “I am the door: by me will drive people away from you or it will if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and make someone want to help you solve the shall go in and out, and find pasture. The problem you’re complaining about. Most thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, complainers don’t want either of those and to destroy: I am come that they might responses. They just want someone to listen have life, and that they might have it more and they don’t think they have anything abundantly.” This is talking about Jesus worth saying if they aren’t complaining. being the only way to heaven, and His pur- The good news is God always listens. He pose in saving us from hell. doesn’t like constant complaining but He and He alone has the power to change the Aleta Kay can be reached at themarriagemen- circumstances. He has the power to change [email protected] Snapshots Continued from page 7B 465-4252 for more informa- items that are needed: tion. service will be held Sunday Dressing, potatoes, string beans, sweet potatoes, rolls, at 5 p.m. at St. James Thanksgiving Day Catholic Church, 3380 Placid pies, cakes and brownies. View Drive. Service at Christian Participating are: The Rev. Science Church Christmas bazaar Michael Cannon of St. James SEBRING — For more AVON PARK — The Catholic Church, host; Elder than 100 years, there has Happy Crafters of Union Barry Rehbein of Eastside been a Christian Science Church will host their Christian Church; Chaplain Thanksgiving Day Service to Christmas Bazaar on Willie Mincey of Cornerstone remind people of the wonder- Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. Hospice; Pastor Ray ful blessings God is constant- to 2 p.m., located at the Culpepper of Eastside ly bestowing on man. Youth Building, called “The Christian Church; and the The Thanksgiving Service Rock,” between North Butler Rev. Jimmy Goins, Lake includes readings from the and Jim Rogers streets, one Placid Church of Christ; and Bible and the Christian block north of Main Street in Pastor Fred Ball of Memorial Science textbook, Science Avon Park. United Methodist Church. and Health with Key to the There will be hand-made The choir is a collection of Scriptures by Mary Baker crafts and decorations for the voices from visiting choirs of Eddy, reading of the holidays, plus knitted cro- invited denominations in the Presidential Thanksgiving cheted items, hand painted Lake Placid area. Directed by Proclamation, and an oppor- items, jewelry and scrubbies David Rinald. Those attend- tunity for attendees to too. ing are asked to bring a non- express their gratitude. The great bakery table full perishable item for Manna All are cordially welcome of homemade goodies and the Ministries and The New to attend this service to be usual Trash and Treasure Testament Mission Church. held on Thanksgiving Day, tables, so come early for the 10:30 a.m., 146 North best selections. Thanksgiving Franklin Street, Sebring. For more information, call dinner set in LP Eleanor Gabree 382-3716 or Salvation Army Eileen Woods 453-5164. LAKE PLACID — The plans Thanksgiving First Presbyterian Church Bus to go see Benevolence Team will be SEBRING — The Gaither family offering turkey and all the Salvation Army Thanksgiving fixings to those in need in Dinner will be from 11 a.m. AVON PARK — Like the our community on to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Gaither family? Union Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. Salvation Army Church, 120 Church has chartered a bus to Meals will be served from N. Ridgewood Drive. go to Estero on Dec. 17 for noon to 3 p.m. at First Call The Salvation Army the price of $62, which cov- Presbyterian Church’s office at 385-7548 to sign up ers bus and concert. Friendship Hall, 117 N. Oak for food donations or sign up Call Gloria Hart at 863- Ave. to attend the dinner. 657-2015 for reservations. Call Benevolence Office at This is the menu of food This is a local call. NEWS-SUN The news is just a click away! www.newssun.com www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 19, 2010 Page 11B DIVERSIONS Man seeks words of comfort for sister unlucky in love Dear Abby: accepted as the I’m a 33-year-old next great adven- male who has ture, but I don’t finally found the know if I can han- love of my life. dle that. I’m ask- My girlfriend and ing for advice on I have been how to handle together for three these events now. years. Needless to I do not have fam- say, an engage- Dear Abby ily near me but an ment is right amazing circle of around the corner. friends for support. I just I have a sister who has know that I’m going to slip struggled her entire life into a world of sadness that dating the wrong men. I’m afraid I won’t come She’s beautiful inside and out of. My problems may out. She called me last seem minor in light of night crying, asking me today’s issues, but I do Warner Bros. Pictures why men always cheat on need guidance. Daniel Radcliffe (front) stars as Harry Potter in ‘The Deathly Hallows: Part 1.’ her. — Selfish in Las Vegas Most people would Dear Selfish: The con- assume that the use of the cerns you are feeling are Doom and gloom dominate new ‘Harry Potter’ word “always” is an exag- not “selfish.” They are nor- geration. I would have to mal, if somewhat prema- By CHRISTY LEMIRE Moody; on the other end of Ron find themselves. (Earlier say that 90 percent of her ture. AP Movie Critic the spectrum is Toby Jones, in the film, Ron’s twin broth- boyfriends, have indeed, You are fortunate to Fear and loathing, doom returning as the voice of the ers also provide some of their cheated on her one way or have your parents and and gloom permeate nearly diminutive and heroic house patented teasing banter.) another — whether it was grandparents in your life every minute of “Harry elf Dobby. But the imaginative energy in high school, or when — if only through phone Potter and the Deathly But because “Part 1” sets the students enjoy at she dated a race car driver calls and e-mails. You are Hallows: Part 1,” the begin- up the final showdown in Hogwarts is gone here — or, more recently, an also lucky to have support- ning of the end of the behe- “Part 2” — which Yates also part one of “Deathly acquaintance of mine. ive friends nearby. moth boy-wizard series. directed — there’s lots of Hallows” never once sets What can I say to reas- The hardest part of This seventh film in the exposition in Steve Kloves’ foot in the school’s stately sure her that there are grieving the loss of a loved franchise, directed once script, lots of characters and corridors — and instead, our some good guys left in this one is regret about words again by David Yates (who plot lines introduced and trio is very much thrown into world who won’t cheat? that were never said. So previously helmed parts five reintroduced from films past. the real world. Temporarily — Looking For Answers tell your parents and and six, “Harry Potter and the Movie Review While it’s thrilling off the stuck in London, they find For Sis grandparents often how Order of the Phoenix” and top, it repeatedly sags in the themselves in a car chase and Dear Looking For much you love and appre- “Harry Potter and the Half- ‘Harry Potter and middle before ultimately a shootout (albeit with Answers: Tell your sister ciate them. See them when Blood Prince”), begins with the Deathly picking up at the cliffhanger wands), busy streets and dark that there are men with you can. And continue to nearly suffocating tension, as climax. alleyways. Danger lurks at character who take rela- be the kind of person of Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) Hallows: Part 1’ Voldemort is on the hunt every turn, and here, Yates tionships seriously. They whom they can be proud, finds himself face-to-face Rating: PG-13 (some for Harry, and has sent his mixes in some hand-held may not be as glamorous because when they are with his destiny: being the sequences of intense action minions to capture him alive camerawork to provide a as a race car driver, or gone, YOU will be their target of the evil Lord so that he can kill him him- more intimate glimpse of flashy or glib, but they legacy. Voldemort’s deadly wrath. violence and frightening self. Meanwhile, Harry, their fear. have more important quali- Friends and allies will have images) Hermione and Ron must They’re more grown-up ties to offer. Point out that Dear Abby: Please tell to band together to protect track down and destroy the than ever now that they’re on when one man after anoth- me how to tell my husband him; some of them won’t Running time: 143 minutes Horcruxes — scattered con- the verge of leaving school, er is unfaithful, it can dam- of 25 years, who has dif- make it out alive. tainers that hold pieces of and since they’re on the road tional challenge, the three age a woman’s self-esteem. ferent political views than Finally, the weight of Voldemort’s soul, which are searching for Horcruxes (and young stars once again rise to And when that happens it mine, to shut up during Harry’s past and the frighten- crucial to Harry’s survival. trying to keep Harry alive), it. Having spent half their can make her insecure and news shows and comedies ing unknown of his future, as But this pursuit is more dan- they have plenty of time to lives in these characters, their willing to suspend her bet- and mysteries I watch on detailed so thoroughly and gerous than ever, since explore their blossoming interactions with one another ter judgment out of fear MY TV — not his — with- vividly in J.K. Rowling’s Voldemort’s Death Eaters feelings toward each other. seem more comfortable and that she’ll be alone. in earshot of his office. He beloved books, are about to have taken over the Ministry These are the sections that believable than ever. Explain that women with insists on coming in while collide. of Magic, leaving Harry with sap the film of its energy, but Radcliffe has been solid for a high self-esteem receive I’m trying to concentrate Yates’ film is gorgeously less protection. And as we by the time “Part 1” ends, while now, and Emma more respect because they and blasting his views bleak, with sprawling, end- know from the previous film, you’ll be anxious to see what Watson as Hermione Granger won’t settle for less, and whether I want to hear of-the-Earth shots of fore- the regal and wise Hogwarts tricks Harry has up his sleeve has grown into an engaging that they don’t jump into them or not. boding mountains and lonely headmaster Albus once he’s forced to face the relationships — they wait — Frustrated in Dayton, beaches from Oscar-nominat- young woman, but Rupert Dumbledore (Michael Grint as Ron Weasley gives ultimate evil. for a man to prove himself. Ohio ed cinematographer Eduardo Gambon, in brief flashbacks) Men value more highly Dear Frustrated: You Serra (”Girl With a Pearl his most confident perform- isn’t around to help him, ance yet. Motion Picture Association of what they have to work can’t completely ignore Earring”) that reflect the either. America rating definitions: for. Perhaps that will help your husband’s rants — characters’ moods. Serra has The supporting cast, as The visually striking always, is mind-bogglingly G: General audiences. All to set her straight. but when you’re trying to never shot a “Harry Potter” sequence in which Harry and ages admitted. devote your attention to movie before and brings a star-studded, led by Ralph his pals assume fake identi- PG: Parental guidance sug- Dear Abby: I have lived one of your favorite TV totally different kind of art- Fiennes as the fearsome ties to enter the ministry — gested. Some material may an amazing life surrounded shows, some headphones fulness to the aesthetics Voldemort and Alan Rickman which is hidden inside the not be suitable for children. by family, friends and might lessen the distrac- while still remaining consis- as the duplicitous Professor sewers and looks like some- Snape, and including Helena PG-13: Special parental loved ones. My parents and tion. Contact your local tent with this familiar world. thing out of the Third Reich maternal grandparents are electronics store for sug- (”Part 1” is in 2-D because, Bonham Carter, Imelda — is dazzling and intimidat- guidance strongly suggested Staunton, Julie Walters and for children under 13. Some still active in my daily life. gestions. thankfully, Warner Bros. ing at once. Humor is hard to Because I am so close to chose not to rush the 3-D newcomer Bill Nighy. It’s a find here, as you’d expect in material may be inappropri- welcome sight to see the ate for young children. all of them I’m scared, Dear Abby is written by conversion process; “Part 2” a film with the words worried and sometimes return of larger-than-life R: Restricted. Under 17 Abigail Van Buren, also will be in 3-D when it hits “Deathly Hallows” in the downright depressed at the character actors like Robbie requires accompanying par- known as Jeanne Phillips. theaters in July.) title, but there are a few thought of losing any of Coltrane as the lovable lug ent or adult guardian. Write Dear Abby at The films have grown laughs to be had at the them. www.DearAbby.com or P.O. darker in tone and theme, and Hagrid and Brendan Gleeson absurdity of the situation in NC-17: No one under 17 as the irreverent “Mad-Eye” I know in the circle of Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA given this heightened emo- which Harry, Hermione and admitted. life, death should be 90069. The New FAIRMOUNT CINEMA 6 3750 US 27 N. 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BY MERRIE LEININGER, MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” coming to Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour, and the In many ways, fans can relate to Harry screens on Nov. 19, Harry, Ron and “Seven Harrys” scene, where six others Potter. He had to wait out the summer with Hermione won’t be returning to Hogwarts. take Polyjuice Potion to appear as Harry the inhospitable Dursleys, until that bright Everything has changed for them, and it Potter — our beloved trio, who grew up day when he could get on the Hogwarts will for the series’ fans, too. before our eyes, will be on the run, so it’s Express and be with friends again. Although part two doesn’t apparate into important to be up to speed on the story. Likewise, fans have had to wait impatiently theaters until July, it’s time to come to Before the darkness descends, let’s take a between movie releases to be able to step terms with the end of Harry Potter. And look back at the movies we’ve loved for into a dark theater and once again be “The Deathly Hallows” is not a light-heart- nearly the past decade. immersed in that charming wizarding ed romp. Despite a few moments that will To read a review of the movie, turn to world. But now, with the first part of “Harry put smiles on our faces — the wedding of page 11B.

Oh, how they’ve grown ... Harry Potter (Daniel Release Hogwarts’ high Radcliffe), Hermione dates turnover for Defense Granger (Emma Watson), ————— Against the Dark Arts Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) Directors So many characters, so many perils (D.A.D.A.) teacher

The first chapter begins on Harry Potter’s student and a star Quidditch player, he’s 11th birthday, when he discovers he’s a wiz- treated with derision by Potions Professor ard, as were his parents. He learns they were Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) and an arro- killed by an evil wizard named Voldemort gant student Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton). when he was an infant — a fact hidden from Harry, Ron and Hermione determine the him by his awful relatives, the Dursleys. missing Sorcerer’s Stone — a magical object November 2001 Harry enters Hogwarts School of that extends life — must be the item Fluffy, a ——————— Witchcraft and Wizardry, and finds he is three-headed dog, is guarding. Harry is sus- Chris something of a legend — known as “The picious of Snape’s intentions regarding the Quirinus Quirrell Columbus Boy Who Lived” because he survived stone after witnessing him threaten the meek “Home Alone” Voldemort’s attack which left him with a Defense Against the Dark Arts (D.A.D.A.) Played by Ian Hart, Quirrell lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. Harry Professor Quirinus Quirrell. Harry must get is perpetually nervous and Age 12* Age 11 Age 13 becomes friends with Ron Weasley and the stone before Voldemort or his followers, wears a purple turban to * AGES ARE APPROXIMATE FOR THE TIME OF FILMING. Hermione Granger. Although he is a good the Death Eaters. hide his dark secret.

Harry is lonely and miserable over the (Bonnie Wright) is taken by the Basilisk and Gilderoy summer with the Dursleys who banish him the new (D.A.D.A.) professor, Gilderoy Lockhart to his room. Dobby, a house elf, warns Harry Lockhart, is no help. The The against returning to Hogwarts. Harry ignores vain professor is ridicu- narcissistic November 2002 Dobby’s warnings and tricks and returns to lously inept, so Ron, wizarding ——————— school with Ron in a flying car. Hermione and Harry celebrity is Chris The trio discover a giant snake called a must find the Chamber of played by Columbus Basilisk is stalking the castle and attacking Secrets to rescue Ginny Kenneth Age 13 Age 12 Age 14 students. Ron’s younger sister, Ginny Dobby themselves. Branagh.

Harry learns he’s in danger from a noto- fend off the Dementors. Despite his kindly rious criminal who has escaped the ways, Lupin has a dark secret that almost Dementor guards at Azkaban prison. But gets Harry and his friends killed. the wrongly convicted Sirius Black (Gary Harry meets Sirius in the Shrieking Oldman), who is accused of being loyal to Shack where they discover Ron’s pet rat is Voldemort, is Harry’s godfather. really Peter Pettigrew (aka Wormtail), the June 2004 Students on the Hogwarts Express have a real betrayer and Death Eater. The discov- run-in with the Dementors, sinister creatures ery can clear Sirius’s name. ——————— that drain the happiness of anyone nearby. Of note: Actor Richard Harris, who por- Alfonso The encounter leaves Harry unconscious, but trayed Hogwarts headmaster, Professor Remus Lupin (aka Moony) Cuaron he is rescued by the new D.A.D.A teacher, Dumbledore in the films, died of Hodgkin’s Played by David Thewlis, “Y Tu Mama Remus Lupin (David Thewlis). Lupin helps Disease at the age of 72, and was replaced this instructor transforms Age 14 Age 13 Age 15 Tambien” Harry develop a Patronus, an apparition to by Michael Gambon for the remaining films. into a vicious werewolf.

Hogwarts is selected as the site of the Death Eaters, are making themselves known; “Mad-Eye” year-long Triwizard Tournament, and and more trouble is stirred up by a reporter Moody hosts students from foreign wizarding with a poison pen, Rita Skeeter (Miranda Brendan schools. One student from each school is Richardson). In addition, Gleeson plays November chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete, the new D.A.D.A. teacher, the famous 2005 but the cup tosses out a fourth name — “Mad-Eye” Moody, is auror, some- ——————— Harry Potter. Hogwart’s other champion is being impersonated by the one who Mike Newell Cedric Diggory (played by future evil Barty Crouch Jr. pursues and “Four Weddings “Twilight” vampire Robert Pattinson). apprehends Age 16 Age 15 Age 17 and Funeral” Meanwhile, fears are heightened as Diggory dark wizards. Voldemort’s (Ralph Fiennes) lackeys, the

Harry, Ron and Hermione are made inquisitor,” and eventually, headmistress. Dolores aware of The Order of the Phoenix, who A group of Hogwarts students rebel Umbridge fought against Voldemort 14 years earlier against Umbridge by forming Dumbledore’s Imelda during the First Wizarding War. The trio Army (D.A.), training in secret to learn mag- Staunton July 2007 learn Snape is a double agent — although it’s ical defensive techniques. Six D.A. mem- plays the ——————— unclear which side holds his true loyalty. The bers, including Harry, use their skills against cruel and David Yates Order must work outside the Ministry of Death Eaters while trying to rescue Sirius at abusive Control changes Magic, which refuses to believe Voldemort the Ministry’s Department of Mysteries. It’s teacher who hands for the has returned, and has installed the sadistic there the demented Bellatrix Lestrange does very Age 17 Age 16 Age 18 last time. Delores Umbridge as D.A.D.A teacher, “high (Helena Bonham Carter) gleefully kills Sirius. little teaching.

Severus Snape finally wins the position of retrieve a Horcrux, a locket that contains Severus Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and one of the pieces, but Dumbledore must Snape although he remains in Dumbledore’s good drink a poison in order to retrieve it. Back Alan Rickman graces, he has made an unbreakable vow at Hogwarts, a weak- plays the with Draco’s mother. This vow forces Snape ened Dumbledore complex July to protect Draco who is forced to carry out a encounters Draco, but he Potions 2009 task from Voldemort: To kill Dumbledore. falters, and Snape takes teacher ——————— After Harry finds out that Voldemort over, killing the head- turned David has split his soul into seven pieces, master himself in order D.A.D.A. Age 19 Age 18 Age 20 Yates Dumbledore and Harry leave Hogwarts to Dumbledore to save the boy. teacher.

(Spoiler alert!) In it, Harry, Ron and reportedly ends with Voldemort taking the Hermione take to the road to hide from the Elder Wand from Dumbledore’s grave. Death Eaters, who have now taken over the In the final film, Harry, Hermione and reins at the Ministry, and made Snape head- Ron return to Hogwarts when they learn a master of Hogwarts. While continuing Horcrux is hidden there. Voldemort and Dumbledore’s work searching for the the Death Eaters descend on Hogwarts, Horcruxes, they discover the tale of the and the Battle of Hogwarts begins. Part 1: Deathly Hallows: three objects (the Elder Voldemort kills Snape, thinking it will be Nov. 19 Wand, the Resurrection Stone and the Cloak the only way to become the master of the of Invisibility) supposedly created by Death, Elder Wand. Before he dies, Snape reveals Part 2: which would make Voldemort invincible. his motivation for all his actions has Scheduled to The trio slowly make some headway, but always been to protect Harry, the son of Lord Voldemort be released they are isolated from their friends and fam- his childhood love, Lily Potter. Harry also Played by Ralph Fiennes, July 2011 ily, and the stress begins to divide them. learns that he, himself, is the final Voldemort and his evil ——————— They are soon captured by the Death Eaters, Horcrux, and must allow himself to be minions are the reason for David Yates and Dobby is killed by Bellatrix. The film killed in order to defeat Voldemort. all those D.A.D.A. classes.