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Partly sunny and teachers’ salary cooler By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY High Low [email protected] SEBRING — School Superintendent Wally Cox sat down 65 42 with the News-Sun Monday morn- Complete Forecast ing to explain the school district’s PAGE 12A perspective in the ongoing contract News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Walter Saunders spends much of his time sitting on a bench near Publix in South Sebring. Saunders lost his dispute with the teachers’ union. An Online disability payments and has been living in a tent for the past three or four years. impasse in negotiations was declared on Dec. 15. Steve Picklesimer, president of the Highlands County Education Counting the homeless Association, sat down for an inter- view with the News-Sun to explain the teacher’s perspective in the Question: Would salary negotiations in an interview mega-casino resorts Volunteers needed for Point-in-Time survey published Friday, Dec. 23. in Florida be good for Cox said the only way to under- the economy? By SAMANTHA GHOLAR to being homeless for quite a while population in Highlands County. stand educational funding is to look [email protected] after losing his disability payments. Interim Director Johanna at the big picture that the union is SEBRING — “The hardest part “I’ve been homeless for three or Souther is looking for volunteers mistaken to rely on the budget line Yes of being homeless is (having) no four years,” Saunders said. “I get within the community to help out by line. roof over my head and having to up in a tent not too far from here.” in this endeavor. The survey is an Day to day, Cox said, one % sit here every day,” 53-year-old People like Saunders, no matter important factor to the HCCH account could be way overstated, or 64.4 Walter Saunders said Thursday. how they have become homeless, operation. expenses spread around. Saunders is part of the growing are the reason behind the “Collecting good data on the The key, said Cox, is to be aware homeless population in Highlands Highlands County Coalition for the number, characteristics, and service that the budget, developed before County. He can usually be found Homeless, which will soon be con- needs of the sheltered and unshel- the school year begins, is made of No spending his days around the south ducting the annual Point-in-Time Sebring Publix or CVS and admits survey to document the homeless See SURVEY, page 3A See COX, page 3A 35.6% Total votes: 101 Weekend full of Five years later, pain is still there Next question: Are there adequate services to help the events planned homless locally? Make your voice heard at to honor MLK www.newssun.com By CHRISTOPHER Obituaries TUFFLEY Bradley A. Stayer [email protected] AVON PARK — Gerald Age 60, of Lake Placid Snell, chairman of the Obituaries, Page 5A Community Redevelopment Agency’s Southside Index Division, wants the commu- Classifieds 9A nity to know it is hosting a Community Briefs 2A four-day celebration honor- ing Dr. Martin Luther King News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Dear Abby 11B ‘It seems like yesterday,’ Elizabeth Sottile (from left) and daughter Heather agreed Jr., a world honored leader Editorial & Opinion 4A Thursday morning as they visited the roadside memorial honoring Florida Highway of the civil rights movement Patrol Trooper Sgt. Nick Sottile, who was shot and killed five years ago during a traffic Healthy Living 5B in this country, and recipi- stop on U.S. 27. ‘It’s a new way of living, a new normal,’ Heather explained about the Lottery Numbers 2A ent of the Noble Peace struggles the family has faced since the loss of her dad. Each year the family and mem- bers of law enforcement gather at the memorial between 3:00 p.m.- 3:45 p.m. to Movie Review/Times 11B Prize. remember Sgt. Sottile’s last call, which was made Jan. 12, 2007 at 3:22 p.m. Religion 7B King was assassinated in Sports On TV 2B April of 1968. King The 2012 MLK Festival Follow the begins tonight in city coun- and how King lived them,” News-Sun on cil chambers with an orator- Jones said. ical contest among second- “They also have to show Future park fees waived ary students. how they apply those prin- Lois Jones, who with cipals themselves, or how www.twitter.com/thenewssun Cynthia Barrett organized groups to which they belong for 2012 Caladium Festival and the event, explained stu- apply the principals.” dents were asked to write The contest begins at 6 By ED BALDRIDGE motion to waive the cost of reserving and essays on two of King’s four p.m. [email protected] using the park for the annual event at the principals of leadership — Snell hopes families and LAKE PLACID – Mayor John Holbrook request of Eileen May of the Lake Placid www.facebook.com/newssun the meaning of leadership individuals will come out to had to weigh in on a tie vote to waive fees Chamber of Commerce. itself; service; moral char- Memorial Field in Avon for the 2012 Caladium Festival during the “Since I was the author of the motion that acter; and unity. Park Saturday and Sunday Lake Placid Town Council meeting Monday waived the fee for the Lake Placid Country “The students have to night. understand the concepts, See MLK, page 2A Council member Mike Waldron made the 0790994 01001 See FEES, page 3A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com
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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 www.newssun.com The mayor of Bordentown Man airlifted after being In cities and towns across America, millions of little children dream of becoming attacked with fence post firefighters, soldiers or lead- ers. In Bordentown, N.J., News-Sun staff front Wiggins. When Roberts stepped out- one little boy became all AVON PARK — A 32-year-old Avon side, witnesses said, Wiggins immediately three. Park man is in Tampa General Hospital in hit him in the head with a four-inch diame- “We lived about a half a critical condition after he was reportedly hit ter fence post that was three feet long and block from a firehouse,” in the head with a fence post by another “fashioned as a club.” Roberts did not Amy Moore told the man following an argument Wednesday attempt to hit Wiggins before he was struck, Unknown Soldiers. “Ben night. the report said. would always go to where According to a Highlands County Wiggins, who has several arrests the city workers were.” Sheriff’s Office report, victim Boyd for battery, reportedly got the post Her son, future Army Spc. Roberts and 29-year-old Samuel from a fire pit in the trailer park Benjamin Moore, felt an Scott Wiggins were drinking and before returning to attack Roberts. instant connection to those became involved in an argument Roberts immediately fell to the who put out fires. The little around 8:30 p.m. at 407 Gaster Road ground and Wiggins “got on top of boy wanted to learn more in Avon Park, with Roberts alleged- him and began punching him multi- about his heroes and their ly telling Wiggins “I bet you could Wiggins ple times in the face,” the report families. whoop my ---.” said. “He knew everything Witnesses told deputies that Wiggins left Roberts did not move after he was hit about everyone,” she said. the residence with Roberts following behind with the post and did not attempt to protect On Sept. 11, 2001, as an him a short time later. When Roberts came himself. anguished Mayor Rudy out of the residence, Wiggins was standing Roberts, who sustained massive head Giuliani said the number of outside the screened porch. The two contin- injuries, was airlifted to Tampa with life- casualties in New York ued to exchange words, at which point threatening injuries. would be “more than any of Wiggins took off his shirt and shoes, the Wiggins was charged with aggravated us can bear,” Ben watched report said. batter with a deadly weapon. He was being emergency workers risk Roberts reportedly left the porch to con- held Thursday on $100,000 bond. everything to save the inno- cent. Just 65 miles from the epicenter of the worst terror- COMMUNITY BRIEFS ist attack in U.S. history, Spc. Benjamin Moore, 23, of Bordentown, N.J., was killed Ben, 14, resolved to become in Afghanistan on Jan. 12, 2011. Moore served as an EMT SALT redirects ization and the fear of who combines a sharp, a firefighter. and volunteer firefighter before joining the Army. Photo monthly meeting crime. clean wit and a talent for “He said, ‘Mom, I want to courtesy the Moore family. creating characters that SEBRING – The be respected,’” Amy appeals to audiences of all Highlands County Seniors Angels of Hope recalled. “’I want to wear bridges, firefighters stood ages. St. Paul has opened and Law Enforcement have yard sale the uniform, and I want peo- atop their trucks to salute for many superstars includ- Together (S.A.L.T.) Council ple to look up to me.’” one of their own. SEBRING — American ing Jerry Seinfeld, Natalie will not hold its monthly On his 16th birthday, still “Every single overpass on Cancer team “Angels of Cole and Vince Gill. meeting in January in lieu coping with an impairment I-295 had an American flag,” Hope” will sponsor a yard St. Paul is followed by of a planning session to be that affected his vision since Ben’s mom recalled. sale on Saturday. The event the very talented Marti scheduled at a later date. early childhood, Ben signed When Ben’s personal will be held at 6316 Capodiferro. Capodiferro This planning meeting will up to train as a volunteer effects were returned to his Cambridge Drive. All pro- pours her heart and soul address the schedule of firefighter. Two years later, loved ones, they were ceeds from the sale will go into her music and has a meetings and trainings for he also became an emer- stunned to find a notebook to further the fight against repertoire of hundreds of the remainder of 2012. gency medical technician. containing a handwritten cancer. songs including Country, Anyone with input as to As a young firefighter and speech that he planned to The yard sale will begin Broadway, Pop, ’40s, ’50s the direction of the EMT, Ben quietly displayed deliver at his brother’s wed- at 8 a.m. Call 273-3762. and ’60s. Highlands County S.A.L.T. compassionate, gallant quali- the soldier’s mom. A year ding. Ben saved a typed ver- This two-hour show is chapter is invited to call ties. later, in April 2010, the sion to his laptop on Jan. 10, Happy Days come to one to not miss and a bar- president Janet Tindell at “A little baby died in his mature, battle-ready soldier just two days before his gain at $8. Tickets will be 443-0747 or Nell Hays of Reflections arms after he pulled the baby would deploy to death. available at the door and the Highlands County out of a car,” Amy said. “I Afghanistan. But first, his As wedding guests wept, AVON PARK — open to the public. Call Sheriff’s Office at 402- don’t know why he never older brother, Patrick, had a Patrick, 28, read his younger Reflections on Silver Lake 452-5037. told us; he was just a humble favor to ask. brother’s toast. 7369. will host a dance featuring man.” “Patrick proposed to his “Remember to always The S.A.L.T. Council is a Happy Days from 7:30- While lending a hand to now-wife and asked Ben to live, laugh, love, and have part of Triad, which is an 10:30 p.m. today. Tickets Destination his fellow citizens was ful- be his best man,” she said. no regrets ... never look back organization of the will be sold only at the Downtown Sebring filling, Ben thought he could “Ben was ecstatic.” at the hard times,” Ben International Association of door; cost is $5. Bring your is today do even more. As he strug- On Jan. 12, 2011, with wrote. “Always make the Chiefs of Police, the own drinks and snacks; ice SEBRING — Join the gled to decide between roughly 60 combat patrols best of life like you do now. National Sheriff’s will be provided. For more festivities in downtown becoming a police officer under his belt thus far during Cheers.” Association and the AARP. information, call 452-5037. Sebring for the monthly and going to college, his the deployment, Ben asked a Instead of dreaming about The purpose of this organi- Monday at 6:30 p.m. is Destination Downtown father, recognizing his son’s soldier to give him a Bible becoming firefighters, sol- zation is to address the showtime at Reflections on Sebring on from 5-8 p.m. dedication to duty, suggested before returning to the bat- diers, or leaders, little chil- needs of seniors in the Silver Lake featuring two today. It’s fun for the a military career. tlefield to sweep for roadside dren in Bordentown now community especially as outstanding artists. The first “My husband and I don’t bombs. strive to be like Spc. they relate to crime victim- is comedian Dan St. Paul, Continued on page 5A regret that at all,” she said. “We think Ben had a pre- Benjamin Moore. After all, “It’s something (Ben) want- monition,” his mother said. Ben is now the city’s hon- ed to do.” Later that day, Spc. orary mayor. Jan. 11 11 26 36 45 46 52 x:4 When the Army raised Moore, 23, was killed by an “His death has affected concerns about Moore’s enemy improvised explosive many lives, and you could Lottery Next jackpot $4 million vision and ordered further device in Ghazni province. tell by the outpouring,” Jan. 7 8 14 18 29 33 37 x:2 testing, Ben could have easi- He died alongside Staff Sgt. Ben’s mother said. Center Jan. 4 9 18 21 22 33 51 x:5 ly moved on. Omar Aceves, 30, and Cpl. “It helped us, but it also “He had to go to the Jarrid King, 20. helped them to be able to Jan. 11 3 7 8 12 30 Jan. 11 (n) 1039 recruiting office a few times As the Moores brought have a hero.” Jan. 10 9 16 25 26 32 Jan. 11 (d) 2850 Jan. 10 (n) and really fight for it,” Amy Ben’s flag-draped casket to Jan. 9 2 4 12 29 36 9934 Jan. 8 15 71123 Jan. 10 (d) 2222 said. his hometown from To find out more about Tom After finally passing his Delaware’s Dover Air Force Sileo or to read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and Jan. 10 30 41 42 43 9 Jan. 11 (n) 721 vision tests, Ben left for boot Base, the ambulance he once Jan. 6 21 26 32 36 7 Jan. 11 (d) 984 camp, and came back “a drove, along with a cartoonists, visit the Creators Jan. 3 11 22 31 38 9 Jan. 10 (n) 174 totally different man than Bordentown city fire truck, Syndicate website at www.cre- Dec. 30 3 15 20 27 14 Jan. 10 (d) 099 when he left,” according to followed closely behind. On ators.com. Jan. 11 5 19 29 45 47 PB: 25 PP: 2 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings are twice per day: (d) is the Next jackpot $66 million daytime drawing, (n) is the Clarification Jan. 7 3 21 24 38 39 PB: 24 PP: 5 nighttime drawing. PB: Power Ball PP: Power Play MLK to be The Heartland Jan. 4 21 35 46 47 50 PB: 2 PP: 4 Triathlon is not a part of remembered with the Rock ‘N Heartland Youth Triathlon Series, pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 9 although participants in festive weekend the series can use their finish in the Heartland Continued from page 1A dlelight vigil will be held. Triathlon for series points. Snell asks those coming to to enjoy a party. bring a white candle. In addition to bounce Capping the celebration is houses, vendors will be on hand to sell a variety of the annual MLK Parade. Caylee’s Law items, like T-shirts. Organized by Col. Shirley clears panel Homemade food, however, Johnson of the Avon Park will be the star of the day, Correctional Institute, the TALLAHASSEE (AP) from barbecue to grilled parade’s floats will give trib- — A bill inspired by the chicken to desserts . ute to King. Caylee Anthony case is Deejays will provide music Line-up begins at 11:30 advancing in the Florida all day Saturday. a.m. The parade begins at Legislature, just don’t call Sunday, starting at 4 p.m., noon at the Sims Center and it “Caylee’s Law.” there will be a live music fes- marches up North Delaney The Senate Criminal tival, featuring individuals Avenue.“We’re really excit- Justice Committee on and groups performing jazz ed,” said Snell. Thursday approved the and contemporary gospel. “This is the first MLK measure that would make Sunday evening at 6 p.m., Festival in Highlands it a felony to give police a special program memorial- County. We have something false information about a izing those who have died as for everybody.” missing child who dies or a result of gun violence is There is still room for ven- is seriously injured. planned at Aline McWhite dors at Memorial Field The maximum penalty Memorial Park. Saturday and Sunday. would be five years in GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT Royston Dailey of Lake Call Gerald Snell at 873- prison for each false state- FROM THE SOURCE… Placid will speak and a can- 6698. Booths are $40. ment. C M Y K
www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 Page 3A Fees for Making room for the racers Survey to count Caladium homeless in Festival waived Highlands County Continued from page 1A outreach programs. Continued from page 1A tered homeless population “We want to have the Club, I just want to state is a critical component of number of beds available ahead of time that upon local homeless planning for homeless. The survey the fee structure being and program development,” helps with that,” Souther implemented, there may said Souther. said. be a fee in the future,” The HCCH is one of Thought the HCCH is Waldron said. many organizations that currently not able to pro- The council does not promotes the welfare of vide actual beds for the have a finalized recreation those who are without homeless population in fee ordinance in place nor homes or shelter. The Highlands County, it serves a resolution for fee struc- organization needs volun- as the go-to place for refer- tures. teers to ensure that every rals on how to get what one Council member Debra person is counted and the may need. Worley seconded and correct data can be collect- “The Coalition provides voted affirmative, and ed for the point-in-time referral services. We work stated that she was not survey. with different agencies like happy with any fees. “We believe that under- Agriculture and Labor, “I want to go on record standing the size and char- church services and the again that I am against acteristics of the entire county who provides hous- park fees,” Worley said. homeless population in a ing services,” said Souther. Council members Ray News-Sun photo by BARRY FOSTER community — not just peo- HCCH is hoping to get Construction is under way on a new pit lane at the Sebring International Raceway. As Royce and Steve Bastardi many as 64 cars from both the American LeMans Series and the World Endurance ple using shelters — is volunteers to aid in the both voted against making Championship are expected to take the green flag at the 60th Mobil 1 12 Hours of essential to the effective potential possibility of exceptions, each from a Sebring. That would be the biggest field in a quarter century. The new pit lane will exted planning and provision of helping someone in need in different standpoint. past the east walkover bridge and past the track's medical facility. The American LeMans homeless assistance and this community. The Royce pointed out there Series will hold their first official test session of 2012 at SIR next month. prevention services,” Coalition will focus greatly were currently no fees, Souther stated. on Veterans this year dur- therefore nothing to The homeless population ing the survey and follow- waive, but did explain that in Highlands County is yet ing, providing services to he understood budgeting another issue that is contin- those who do not have a was difficult without Cox says bottom line is uing to grow with seeming- home. know what costs were for ly little public interest. “We need as many as park rentals. The point-in-time survey possible (volunteers). Any “I think that what Ms. the real figure to watch helps organizations like the agencies or individuals that May is asking us to do is Highlands County want to help. We like for Continued from page 1A in advance waive the Coalition for the Homeless them to go out in groups of charges if in fact a fee is estimates, not hard figures. and the Department of two during the day to count established,” Royce said. In order to truly ascertain Children and Families col- and also at night. It makes Bastardi opposed on revenues and expenditures, lect the data to provide it easier and more accu- more philosophical basis. he said, the fiscal year’s final insight to legislatures about rate,” Souther said. Bastardi has taken a figures are the place to look how the problem affects Information regarding consistent stance in previ- because every penny must be the state and local commu- the HCCH survey will be ous meetings that town accounted for there. nities. available at a meeting on taxpayers are shouldering “Where the rubber hits the “There are several agen- Tuesday and once again on the burden for those from road,” Cox said, “is the actu- cies that we want to get Jan. 24. The meetings will outside the town limits, al bottom line. That tells us involved,” said Souther. provide insight as well as who are the majority of how we did. We focus on the “We are hoping to have volunteer training for inter- park users. actual data. The financial social service agencies, ested individuals or organi- “I’m a firm believer in statement is what is real, not churches, medical agen- zations. park fees,” Bastardi said. the proposed budget.” cies, groups like that.” The meetings/training “It’s a vicious circle. We Another key component, The count is an impor- will be held at Visions are trying to bring people Cox said, is the fund balance, tant part of ensuring that ADT, 4141 U.S. 27 N. into downtown for the a cushion — or savings homeless individuals and Suite 15 in Sebring at 9:30 benefit of the taxpayers account — to cover unex- families can be taken care a.m. Call the HCCH at but unless you reduce the pected emergencies or man- of by organizations and 452-1086. cost of government, and dates from the state. levy the fees, the very In stable financial times, group we are trying to Cox said, he’s comfortable benefit are still paying for with a fund balance of 4 or 5 ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE PLACID; 3.639"; 10"; Black; the maintenance for the percent of the entire budget. rotary home show; 0 0 0 1 5 8 6 0 park,” Bastardi said. Now, however, he feels a 6 The motion passed 3-2. percent fund balance is safer Estimated fees at a pre- and more realistic. vious meeting for the fes- In 2009, the school district tival could run over was caught with a negative $1,000 for deposits and fund balance of almost $2.2 rental. million. News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY The council is sched- Since then, Cox said, his Superintendent of Schools Wally Cox sat down for an inter- uled to have a second priority has been to build the view recently. He would not, however, say whether he will hearing on a recreation fee cushion. In 2010, the fund be running for re-election this year. ordinance at their next balance had risen well into meeting on Jan. 23. the positive, with almost Labor is one area where para-professionals in the $2.6 million in reserve. In savings can be found, Cox school media centers. ‘It’s a vicious 2011, it rose again to more said. “It’s not better,” Cox said, circle. We are than $2.9 million, but that is “I wish I could reward “but its better than eliminat- still only a 3 percent cushion. teachers. I respect them for ing media centers.” trying to bring In order to remedy that, doing all they do under pres- While there is talk in people into Cox said he relies on histori- sure. They have the hardest Tallahassee that state alloca- downtown for the cal trends to predict needs job. Florida ranks 49th in the tions to education may rise, and keep costs down. nation in terms of what it Cox isn’t ready to count on benefit of the “I know I will typically pays teachers. It shows they anything. “I never build a taxpayers but under spend about 1 percent are way underpaid. budget based on any govern- unless you reduce of the appropriations,” he “My first priority is to save ment presentations,” he said. said, adding falling revenues their jobs. We are trying to “There are other needs in the the cost of are the cause. eliminate (what positions we state and the state’s budget government, and “It’s been hard. It’s have to) through attrition, not has to balance.” levy the fees, the impacted a lot of programs. layoffs. There are positions For example, Cox said he Our priority is that changes we haven’t filled, in some was asked by the state to hold very group we are don’t impact kids.” cases we use a substitute.” back $2.4 million in jobs trying to benefit In fact, $14 million has Cox said because of budg- money this year. are still paying for been cut from Highlands et restraints he did not have Cox said he and the school County revenues by the state the luxury of making choices board were already dis- the maintenance over the past five years. that do the most good, but cussing budget issues for the for the park.’ Enrollment has dropped as had to make choices that did coming year. well, meaning the district is the least harm. “The potential in 2012- STEVE BASTARDI allotted less funding by the For example, one savings 2013 is for worse,” Cox said. town council member state in the first place. was to shift from teachers to “I hope I’m wrong.”
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TODAY’S EDITORIAL Following rules e hope Avon Park WMayor Sharon Schuler is sitting down when she reads this — it is a compliment. In this week’s city council vote to rescind a donation of Schuler surplus equipment from a worthy cause, Schuler made a Personal gain was never a difficult choice based on factor — benefiting children principle and good govern- was the point — but, that ment. doesn’t change the fact that The earlier decision to known rules were ignored. make the donation had been Schuler is correct when controversial from the begin- she reminds us of past histo- ning — some citizens and ry. Some of Avon Park’s cur- Marching behind Europe city councilors being con- rent challenges were born out cerned about what they saw of well-intended, but arro- as favored treatment. gant, thinking — the “we- While the donation met the know-best-so-pay-no-atten- toward the cliff’s edge letter of the law — in that it tion-to-that-man-behind-the- was not prohibited — neither curtain” style of leadership. Freedom is a was it specifically allowed. In fact, open government two-edged sword, in Additionally, city ordinance is still a fuzzy concept that it grants us the defining the process of dis- among governments, includ- opportunity to carding surplus property ing Avon Park’s. destroy our own states surplus equipment Schuler, however, shows destiny should we worth less than $500 requires she has been listening and make wrong choic- submitted proposals. becoming thoughtful. es. But it doesn’t The donation came about Now don’t think that we’re have to be that way, because the former city coun- getting all soft and cuddly. should we choose to cil member who is spear- Avon Park has a long way to Guest learn from others’ heading the return of Little go. Column mistakes. League Baseball in the After years of conflict, The voice of rea- Southside knew of the sur- denial and recrimination, Susan son beckons those plus mower and asked the however, it is a breath of Stamper who are willing to city to donate it for baseball fresh air to see some lessons Brown listen: Czech diamond maintenance. learned and the public good Republic president Vaclav Klaus Getting around the need put first. Thank you, Mayor sounded the warning bell regarding our for a written proposal — Schuler. economy last summer while in Berlin. though benefiting a good In the meantime, we hope “With the way your American govern- cause — was really possible the Little League finds the ment has been going,” Klaus said, because of who asked the kind of support it needs. “you might be able to catch up with us favor. Providing a safe place, curred in a Jan. 8 Reuters interview bill did not spur healthy growth. — in terms of our problems — very People, however, are sick organized play and supervi- expressing that bailouts have done lit- House Minority Leader Nancy soon.” and tired of insider connec- sion within walking distance tle to solve problems in Europe, but Pelosi is bent on the myth that the Klaus was not kidding. Klaus was tions and information, or of home is one of the best much to feed them. extension of unemployment benefits referring to America’s snowballing even the perception of privi- things adults can do for their Recent history does not bode well will miraculously create jobs and stim- debt and unbridled spending as com- lege and favor. The donation children. for those following the Keynesian eco- ulate economic growth. I’m tempted to pared to the dilemma faced by our appeared to be an example of Anyone got a spare nomics theory that ramped-up govern- send Ms. Pelosi a beach bucket with a European neighbors across the pond. that. mower? ment spending spurs economic growth. note attached asking her to use the Klaus said much of Europe’s demise is Speaking about the deficit spending bucket to “bail out” water from the due to over-regulation, an out-of-con- during the Great Depression in 1939, deep end of one of her California con- trol welfare system, “new and more FDR’s Secretary of Treasury Henry stituent’s swimming pools and then try sophisticated forms of protectionism, Morgenthau, Jr. said, “We have tried to “redistribute” that water to the shal- and continuously growing legal and spending money. We are spending low end of the pool to see if it makes a regulatory burdens on business.” more than we ever spent before and it difference. It won’t. Despite popular Sound familiar? Klaus may as well does not work.” Morgenthau went on belief, there is no “Obama Stash” have been describing policies under to say, “After eight years of this buried in the White House Rose gar- the current administration, and left administration we have just as much den, therefore, shuffling around the unchecked, it would be arrogant for us unemployment as when we same money cannot grow the economy. to expect a better outcome. started...and an enormous debt to Left alone, our economy was Klaus has clout and knows what he’s boot.” Japan tried the same thing in the designed to heal itself overtime, but, talking about. He earned a doctorate in 1990’s — to no avail. unfortunately, without apology or economics, but it is the degree he Sure, it’s tempting to cherry-pick regret, Obama’s European-style inter- earned from the school of hard knocks snippets of positive information like vention has muddied the waters and that carries the most weight. Having the recent drop to 8.5 percent unem- the process — leaving in its wake, the survived both the Nazi occupation of ployment to make the case that the hope that he is limited to one term — Czechoslovakia and later, Soviet com- European bailout prototype viz-a-viz or America may indeed “catch up” munism, Klaus has a comprehensive Obama Stimulus bill helped the finan- with Europe as Klaus so warned. understanding of good and evil and cial state of our union during a time of liberty and suppression; his words crisis. This line of reasoning suggests Susan Stamper Brown is an opinion page should be taken seriously. that a federal program paying someone columnist, motivational speaker and mili- During the speech, Klaus blamed to tear up a road and then to rebuild it tary advocate who writes about politics, Europe’s severe economic plight large- in effect injects cash into the economy, the military, the economy and culture. ly on its social democratic system thus creating more jobs. It didn’t work Reach Susan at susan@susanstamper- drenched with entitlements that has all during the Great Depression, it didn’t brown.com, her Web site www.susanstam- but choked the last breath out of the work in Japan, it isn’t working in berbrown.com and Facebook. Guest Eurozone’s economy. Czech central Europe, and the wasting of billions of columns are the opinion of the writer, not bank Governor Miroslav Singer con- dollars on an ill-conceived Stimulus necessarily those of the News-Sun.
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Continued from page 2A variety of speakers in the Sebring Spanish elry, tools, collectibles/ have fun doing it. Many month with the Fletcher whole family with the fol- library’s conference room. Aglow to meet antiques, pet products and techniques are utilized Music Center providing lowing activities: On Friday, Jan. 27 general household items. including positive reinforce- organ music from 8:15-10 SEBRING — The Sebring — Live entertainment by Highlands County Quilt Clean wearable clothing only ment to help motivate both a.m. Spanish Aglow cordially Adam Martin Guild president Sue Tharp will be excepted. you and your dog. invite the public to its regu- — Newly-opened will discuss quilting. Judy For more information call Some of the exercises you Events planned at lar meeting that occurs each McLane’s Garden Cafe Buchanan of Highlands Pat Hoffer at 835-1491 or will be instructed in include: second Saturday of every lodges, posts — Highlands Art League’s Hammock State Park will the Humane Society Shelter sit, down, stand, stay, come, month at Spring Lake Yellow House Monthly highlight the attractions of at 655-1522. heel/walking on a loose lead AVON PARK Community Center (209 Artist Reception - free the county’s state park on and more. Topics to be The Combat Veterans Spring Lake Blvd. B Spring admission Feb. 10, and Willie Johns of Spring Lake UMC addressed are geared towards Memorial VFW Post 9853 Lake). Take U.S. 27 to U.S. — The Children’s the Seminole tribe in each individual student; i.e., will host music by Big 98 (east) B, go five miles, has garage sale Museum of the Highlands - Brighton will tell about the calm greetings, jumping, Freddie from 5-8 p.m. today. then turn left onto Spring free admission history and culture of the SEBRING — Spring Lake barking, biting and other Karaoke by Peg and Perry Lake Boulevard. The — Dining at area cafes Seminoles on Feb. 24. United Methodist Church, problem solving techniques. from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. For Community Center is on the Volunteers are needed and In homage to Women’s 8170 Cozumel Lane in The instructor will be details, call 452-9853. right side. pets are welcome. Call Linda History Month, Highlands Sebring (one quarter mile Monica with 30-plus years The event is 9 a.m. Tucker at 382-2649. For County Sheriff Susan Benton east of hardware store on of experience in dog training LAKE PLACID Saturday. Breakfast will be more information about the will talk about being U.S. 98), will have its annu- and behavior modifications. The Lake Placid Moose served (donations wel- monthly Destination Florida’s first female sheriff al garage sale from 8 a.m. to She has titled dogs in AKC, 2374 will have music with comed); the meeting will be Downtown events, visit on March 9. Since this year 2 p.m. Saturday. Search and Rescue, Cadaver Bob Weed from 6-10 p.m. afterwards (with singing, www.DestinationDowntown is the 85th anniversary of the There will be pre-loved Dogs, Narcotics, Tracking today. The district meeting is sharing and surprises). Sebring.com/. renaming of the town of treasures and a bake sale. and Evidence Indication, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Music Call Rosa Gutierrez Lake Placid, March 23 focus They will be serving break- Personal Protection, Therapy with Written in Red from 6- Benton at 655-9163. Woman’s Club plans will be on Lake Placid histo- fast (french toast and Dogs and Registered Service 10 p.m. Saturday. Call the The guest speaker this ry with Melville Dewey sausage and breakfast casse- Dogs. Lodge at 465-0131 for Bunco party month is Pastor Susana look-alike Al Pelski. role) and lunch (vegetable Puppies and dogs must be details. Mingrino. SEBRING — The GFWC Call Janet Mitchell, 465- beef soup, Italian sausages current on their vaccinations. The Lake Placid Elks and sloppy joes). Cost is $50. Space is limited. Lodge 2661 will host a Woman’s Club of Sebring 5234, or the Lake Placid SunTrust Relay team will host a Bunco party on Memorial Library, 699-3705. Call 655-9080. Sweetheart Dinner/Dance on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4260 hosts barbecue ‘Good Dog’ course Saturday, Feb. 11. Social Lakeview Drive. Game starts offered at YMCA Sebring Hills plans hour is 5:30 p.m.; dinner AVON PARK — Avon at 12:30 p.m.; cost is $3, Library Cooperative pancake breakfast 6:30 p.m. Get tickets early Park Relay for Life SunTrust which includes dessert. SEBRING — Highlands for $15 each. Any questions, offers classes Team is kicking off the new Phone 402-1415 or 513- County YMCA (100 YMCA SEBRING — There will call 465-2661. year with a barbecue 4295. The Heartland Library Lane) will offer a New be a pancake breakfast from The Veterans of Foreign fundraiser. Cooperative continues its Year’s dog obedience and 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the Wars Post 3880 will have The date has been set for Peter Graves mission to offer free weekly behavioral modification Sebring Hills Clubhouse, music with Mike Claxton Saturday, from 6-11 p.m., at Orchestra plays at computer classes to citizens course, “Good Dog.” The 200 Lark Ave. All the pan- today. Call 699-5444. the Oasis, behind Reed’s course is being offered to all cakes, sausage, orange juice, Dance Club of Highlands County. Currently, Introduction to Motel on U.S. 27 South. The citizens and visitors of coffee or tea you want for SEBRING SEBRING — The PC’s, Intermediate PC’s and $25 donation includes enter- Highlands County. You do only $3 members and $3.50 Sebring Elks 1529 will Highlands Social Dance Web Based E-mail are being tainment, door prizes and a not have to be a member of non-members. have Doing It Right playing Club hosts social dancing offered at Lake Placid barbecue chicken or rib din- the YMCA to partake. There’s a special treat this music today. Call 471-3557. from 7-9:30 p.m. today at Memorial Library on ner and all the fixings. You This is a six-week course, the Senior Center on Sebring Wednesdays, Sebring Public can dine in or carry out. which will begin at 4 p.m. Parkway. Have fun and Library on Fridays and Avon Proceeds benefit the Avon Saturday. The class meets dance the night away to the Park Public Library on Park Relay for Life. For each Saturday for approxi- MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; FF, music of the Peter Graves Tuesdays. Internet Basics more information, contact mately one hour. The classes TRHP, Main; 0 0 0 1 5 4 5 3 Orchestra. and Word Processing will Shirley Viets at 368-1721 or are held under cover at the All club dances are open also be offered. Elizabeth Lee at 443-2385. basketball courts to keep to the public. Appropriate Internet Basics will allow owner and dog cool along dress required. users the chance for hands- Humane Society with protecting us from pos- The Snack Bar opens at 6 on experience in surfing the plans sale-a-thon sible summer showers. p.m. Admission is $5 for World Wide Web (www) in a “Good Dog” is geared members and $7 for non- controlled environment. The SEBRING — The towards dogs of all ages and members. Word Processing class will Humane Society announces levels. The course will focus For more information, call encompass text formatting its second annual Sale-a- on good manners, obedience 385-6671. and teach users the cut, copy thon from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and behavioral modifica- and paste functions. Saturday at the Bert J. Harris tions. Upon completion of Scotland Travelogue For schedules and infor- Jr. Agriculture Center. this course, you will have to begin Speaker mation, call Lake Placid The public is asked for learned how to communicate donations of furniture, jew- better with your dog and Series Memorial Library at 699- 3705, Sebring Public Library LAKE PLACID — at 402-6716 or Avon Park Imagine the excitement of Public Library at 452-3803. receiving a trip to Scotland GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 1/13/12; 0 0 0 1 5 8 5 1 if your surname is Scottish Boy Scouts hold and your church has histori- annual blood drive cal ties to Scotland. Senior Pastor Ray The fifth annual Boy Cameron, of First Scout Blood Drive will be Presbyterian Church of Lake from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Placid, will give a trave- Saturday. The Sebring loca- logue of his trip in the first tion is 6550 U.S. 27 N. of a series of speakers in (across from Highlands Inn); Lake Placid Memorial The Lake Placid location Library’s Brown Bag will be at Lake Placid Speakers Series from noon Hardware at 199 U.S. 27 N. to 1 p.m. today. A graduate (behind Seacoast National of Erskine Theological Bank). Seminary, Cameron has been All participants will at the local church for 13 receive a fandango voucher years. that can be redeemed for a On the second and fourth free movie ticket, a free t- Fridays of January through shirt (while supplies last) March the library will host a and other surprises.
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BRADLEY STAYER Mr. Stayer is preceded in Bradley A. Stayer, 60, of death by his son, Brice, and Lake Placid, went to be with both parents, and is survived his Lord on Wednesday by his loving wife of 28 morning, Jan. 11, 2012 at the years, Debbie; daughter, Florida Hospital Lake Placid. Brittney Davila (Luis); He was born on July 14, 1951 granddaughter, Zoe Davila; a in Coatsville, Pa., to parents sister, Linda Stayer; brothers, Vernon and Markeata Bruce, Brian, Brent and (Metzger) Stayer. Bradley Brooks Stayer. moved to the Lake Placid A service to celebrate area in 1960 from Bradley’s life will be held 10 Pennsylvania and was a car- a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 penter in the construction at Memorial United industry. He was a retired Methodist Church, 500 Kent member of the Lake Placid Ave., Lake Placid, with Jaycees, an active member Pastor Claude Burnett cele- with the Lake Placid Moose brating. Words of comfort to Lodge 2374 and Memorial the family and a video tribute United Methodist Church in can be seen by visiting Lake Placid. Bradley loved www.scottfuneralservices.co spending time with family m. Cremation arrangements and friends and enjoyed soft- entrusted to ball in his younger years and Scott Funeral Home more recently, pool with his 504 W. Interlake Blvd. friends. Lake Placid, 465-4134
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Page 6A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 www.newssun.com Senate panel Phone book challenge State approves drops in redistricting maps schools
Associated Press adopted in 2010. They pro- ranking TALLAHASSEE — hibit gerrymandering MIAMI (AP) — Florida Senate and congressional intended to benefit incum- has dropped from fifth to redistricting maps won bents or political parties 11th in a nationwide rank- committee approval on while also protecting the ing that compares educa- Wednesday, buoyed by the ability of racial and lan- tion achievement, stan- unanimous support of guage minorities to elect dards and spending across Republican lawmakers. candidates of their choice. the states. Democrats were sharply Amendments 5 and 6, as Education Week’s annu- split, but the GOP has solid well, require lines to follow al “Quality Counts” report majorities in both Florida city, county and geographic gave the state a C-plus legislative chambers. boundaries when possible. overall, down from a B- The votes in the Senate The new district lines Courtesy photo minus the year before. Reapportionment Comm- also must comply with the DEX, publisher of CenturyLink Phone Book, and Keep Highlands County Beautiful team The drop was largely ittee were a prelude to floor federal Voting Rights Act up with area home owners associations to recycle phone books in 2011. Christy Reed (from left), recycling program manager, joined Martile Blackman and Thelma Pyle, KHCB driven by weaker student action in that chamber next and undergo Justice directors, and Mark Delaney, chairman of Keep Highlands County Beautiful, to present performance and less stu- week on its plans for the 40 Department or court review checks to the winners – Vaughn Whitesides, Buttonwood Bay - first place, $300; Richard dent funding. Senate and 27 congression- because of past racial dis- Loomis, Covered Bridge – second place, $200; and Gene Reese, Leisure Lakes - $100. All Achievement gains on al districts. The 120-mem- crimination in five of together, these home owners associations recycled 6,299 phone books. fourth and eighth grade ber House is moving a bit Florida’s 67 counties. math and reading were slower with final committee Rich drew her plans smaller than in previous action expected late next without consulting other years and overall perform- week on maps for itself and senators, which she said State economists continue ance also lagged. Congress. would have violated Lawmakers cut education Senate Democratic amendments, but she did spending by nearly 8 per- Leader Nan Rich of Weston get help from the Florida to predict modest growth cent in 2011. withdrew her proposals for Democratic Party. When changes in both maps after questioned whether that usually legislators wait until early May getting opposition from might violate the amend- Boost won’t make a before passing the annual budget. Lawmakers some of her own members. ments, Rich said Senate started their annual session early this year in Florida to Rich said she’d offer Democrats lack staff sup- dent in budget deficit order to deal with the once-a-decade job of revised versions when floor port and asked “who drew drawing new maps for Congressional and shut 7 prisons debate begins Tuesday. She the Republican map?” Associated Press legislative districts. TALLAHASSEE — said she didn’t expect those Her maps would have TALLLAHASSEE — State economists Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, said The Florida Department changes to be drastic. reduced some of the large expect modest growth in tax collections in many senators agree with Haridopolos about of Corrections is closing Regardless, they are percentages of voting age the coming year. postponing any work on the budget until later seven prisons and four unlikely to be adopted if the blacks in several districts Preliminary estimates unveiled on in the year. work camps. Corrections committee votes are any — what critics call “pack- Thursday show economists expect state taxes “What’s the rush?” Latvala asked. officials said no inmates indication although her pro- ing” — that now are repre- to grow in the next 18 months, but not That attitude has not been shared by lead- will be released early as a posals might come into play sented by African American enough to make a large dent in the state’s ing House Republicans who say there’s no result of the agency’s con- in potential court chal- Democrats while leaving nearly $2 billion budget shortfall. reason that legislators can’t finish all their solidation plan. lenges. enough for most to keep “I wouldn’t expect it to help the work within their normal 60-day calendar. Those prisons closing “It appears to me that their black-majority or Legislature in having a lot of new money,” Latvala said that if the economy continues include Broward there are some parts of minority-access status. said Amy Baker, coordinator of the Office of to recover, there’s a chance that lawmakers Correctional Institution, these maps that can be They also would have Economic and Demographic Research. could have more money and avoid the need Demilly Correctional improved to ensure that we moved some of those Economists will meet all day to come up for the same level of budget cuts that were Institution, Gainesville are complying with the Democratic-voting blacks with a final figure. State lawmakers will use approved last year. Correctional Institution standards in our constitu- to what now are Republican the estimates to draw up a new budget. “I’m not going to support the same level of Hillsborough Correctional tion,” Rich told the panel. districts, making them more Senate President Mike Haridopolos, how- cuts that I supported last year,” said Latvala. Institution, Indian River Rich contends the com- competitive, while creating ever, has suggested that legislators may want The preliminary figures show a range of Correctional Institution, mittee-sponsored plans a new black-majority to wait until later in the year before starting possible scenarios from the state receiving Jefferson Correctional would violate a pair of Senate district in Palm work on the budget. about $70 million less in taxes over the next Institution and New River amendments that voters Beach County. The state’s fiscal year starts on July 1 and 18 months to growing nearly $200 million. Correctional Institution.
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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 Page 7A Panel sticks to ‘White Only’ pool sign ruling
Associated Press commission and moved out COLUMBUS, Ohio— A of the duplex in the racially state panel on Thursday diverse city to “avoid sub- upheld its decision that a jecting their family to fur- Cincinnati landlord dis- ther humiliating treatment,” criminated against a black the commission said in a girl by posting a “White release announcing its find- Only” sign at a swimming ing. pool. An investigation revealed The Ohio Civil Rights that Hein in May posted on Commission voted 4-0 the gated entrance to the against reconsidering its pool an iron sign that stated finding from last fall. There “Public Swimming Pool, was no discussion. White Only,” the commis- The group found on Sept. sion statement said. 29 that Jamie Hein, who is Several witnesses con- white, violated the Ohio firmed that the sign was Civil Rights Act by posting posted, and the landlord the sign at a pool at the indicated that she posted it duplex where the teenage because the girl used chem- girl was visiting her par- icals in her hair that would ents. make the pool “cloudy,” The parents filed a dis- according to the commis- MCT crimination charge with the sion. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters at The Hall at Senate's End in Columbia, S.C., Wednesday. PUBLIX-National Newspaper Plac; 3.639"; 16"; Romney tells S. Carolina Process color; 88344 publix liqour; 0 0 0 1 5 6 5 9 voters he’s ‘pro-life’ candidate
By KASIE HUNT tection of life were not temporary but ment has changed enough that he could Associated Press are permanent,” Romney said win here. GREER, S.C.— Former Wednesday. And on Thursday, cam- “Four years ago, we were really Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on paigning in the conservative Upstate, he focused on Iraq and what was happening Thursday insisted he is “pro-life” and repeated “life, life” twice as he recited there and the surge. And that was an said he’s raising the issue on the cam- the Declaration of Independence. area that really was in John McCain’s paign trail to counter his rivals’ attacks. Gingrich has been hammering away wheelhouse,” Romney said. “Now the “I understand that there are some at Romney’s claim to conservative cre- economy is the issue people are most attack ads coming my way that ques- dentials, calling Romney a concerned about. That’s in my wheel- tion” his commitment to life, Romney “Massachusetts moderate.” Gingrich house.” told reporters gathered at a motorcycle said Thursday he intends to emphasize “This is a time when people care dealership in Greer, S.C. “Obviously it’s Romney’s views on social issues such as about the economy and the scale of gov- important for me to remind people that abortion, gun control and gay marriage ernment. It’s the message of the tea I’m pro-life.” in the days leading up to South party, it’s the message of the Republican Former House Speaker Newt Carolina’s Jan. 21 primary. Party,” he said. Gingrich’s campaign is running ads in Romney also is defending his record Romney was leaving South Carolina South Carolina attacking Romney for as a venture capitalist, repeating his Thursday to hold a midday rally in West changing his position on abortion. It’s contention that the company he ran was Palm Beach where absentee voters are part of an onslaught of negative ads set up to save businesses where possi- already mailing in ballots. The primary Romney is facing in the first-in-the- ble, although he’s admitted that in pri- is Jan. 31. South primary, some from his rivals and vate business, these efforts aren’t But first he stopped to admire the some from their wealthy SuperPAC always fruitful. motorcycles on display at Cherokee allies. Romney came to South Carolina Trikes and More after he wrapped up the Romney arrived in South Carolina Wednesday as the unmistakable front- rally in the back warehouse. He stood Wednesday and held a rally in runner in the GOP presidential sweep- with an array of motorcycles behind him Columbia, where he added extra empha- stakes. But many of the state’s voters as he took reporters’ questions — but sis to his typical campaign speech are conservative Christians and tea party refused to sit on a motorcycle and pose focused on protecting life. supporters, and Romney struggled here for pictures. “I’m convinced that the principles of four years ago. He came in fourth. Instead, he joked: “And, what, put a opportunity, and freedom and the pro- Romney said Thursday the environ- helmet on, Dukakis style?” For alumni, few answers from Penn State president
Associated Press time coach was fired in early details of what the crisis has the event. PITTSBURGH (AP) — November. cost in legal and other fees Paterno, a legendary figure Penn State University “I would think one of the next week. in sports, was replaced last President Rodney Erickson first things on his to-do list After one questioner called week by New England had comforting words but would be to send a note to the treatment of Paterno Patriots offensive coordina- few answers to tough ques- Joe. And he didn’t do that,” “unconscionable” on tor Bill O’Brien. He has tions at a town hall meeting she said. Wednesday, Erickson described the scandal as one with alumni in Pittsburgh in Dave Hrinak, a 1980 grad- responded by saying that “We of the great sorrows of his the wake of the school’s child uate who lives near will certainly want to honor life and has said that in hind- sex abuse scandal. Pittsburgh, said before the Joe as the future unfolds.” sight he wishes he had done Erickson is attempting to meeting that he has one main Pressed for details later in more after allegations against repair the school’s image message for Erickson. the evening on what that Sandusky were raised. more than two months after “Never again let anybody meant, he replied that there The alumni meeting came former football assistant get as much power as Joe were “no plans in place yet, as investigators re-interview coach Jerry Sandusky’s arrest Paterno had,” Hrinak said, but there will be.” current and former employ- on abuse charges brought adding that he feels that way Erickson also said that the ees of Penn State’s athletic controversy, criticism and even though he respects board of trustees “will cer- department as part of the case contemplation to Penn State. Paterno and is a season ticket tainly have to speak to how against the 67-year-old Erickson was greeted by holder at football games. that decision” to fire Paterno Sandusky, who’s charged polite applause at the 90- The most sustained and was made, but he didn’t criti- with sexually abusing 10 minute meeting, the first of passionate applause of the cize the board. boys over a 15-year period. three sessions with alumni evening came from a ques- “No, I supported their Sandusky remains out on this week. The second one is tioner who suggested that the decision,” Erickson said after $250,000 bail. being held Thursday evening entire board of trustees step near Philadelphia. down, but Erickson failed to He said critics have build on the emotion. JD FINANCIAL; 3.639"; 4"; Black plus three; accused the university of “I think the board will process, 1/6,13,20,27; 0 0 0 1 5 6 4 7 having problems with open- have to make those deci- ness and communication but sions,” said Erickson. that the school “will do better Asked for how many in the future.” defendants Penn State is pay- But Jean Spadacene was ing legal fees, Erickson shocked to learn that replied that was “a difficult Erickson hasn’t even spoken question to answer.” He said to Joe Paterno since the long- the school will start posting
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Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 www.newssun.com Anthony says she Bald Barbie? Group wants doll became to help children with cancer pregnant By CHRISTINA REXRODE nying Facebook page, “Bald AP Business Writer MCT G.I. Joe Movement.” after In this photo provid- NEW YORK — Barbie ed by Mattel, Barbie Hasbro Inc., the maker of has been an astronaut, an unveils her 125th G.I. Joe, didn’t immediately party architect, a Nascar driver, and 126th career at return a call for comment. and a news anchor. the American The movement has its crit- Associated Press Now, there’s an online International Toy ics, too. Fair, Friday, ORLANDO — Casey movement to get her to February 12, 2010, Some people have told the Anthony told a psychiatrist attempt what could be her in New York, and women to just take a normal that she became pregnant biggest feat yet: going bald kicks-off a year-long, Barbie and shave her hair off with her daughter, Caylee, to fight cancer. global initiative to to make the same point. after passing out at a party A Facebook page titled inspire girls of all Bingham posted photos ages. For the first when she was 18 years old, “Beautiful and Bald Barbie! time, Barbie called where she did just that — according to depositions in Let’s see if we can get it on the world to help resulting in patchy, unattrac- which the doctor said tests made” was started a few days select her next tive clumps on Barbie’s head. gave no indication that before Christmas. By career and after a She also posted digitally doc- Anthony was mentally ill Wednesday afternoon, the half a million votes tored pictures of a bald were cast, girls as she faced her murder page had more than 15,000 selected News Barbie to show how beautiful trial. fans. The goal is to get toy Anchor Barbie, pic- the doll could be. The 25-year-old maker Mattel Inc. to create a tured right, and And to people who say that Anthony was acquitted last bald Barbie in support of Computer Engineer it makes more sense to just July of killing her 2-year- children with cancer. Barbie, pictured left. donate to cancer research old daughter, Caylee, in a Friends Rebecca Sypin rather than to buy a bald trial that captured the and Jane Bingham, who live There’s been an elegant dolls that are inspiring young Some commenters sug- Barbie? nation’s attention. Anthony on opposite coasts but have Grace Kelly Barbie; a Barbie girls with careers then why gested the friends take the “A lot of these people didn’t know who fathered both been affected by the dis- in thigh-high pink boots; a not make a doll that would movement further and extend wouldn’t have even thought Caylee, the psychiatrist, ease, hatched the idea for the tattooed Barbie; a pregnant inspire young girls who are it to boys. So, over the week- about doing that without this Jeff Danziger, recounted in social media movement Barbie friend, and another dealing with Cancer.” end, they started an accompa- movement,” Bingham said. a deposition that was because Barbie is an influen- Barbie friend in a wheelchair. unsealed by a Florida tial children’s toy. But Barbie has also been judge and released Bingham has lost her hair dissed for not being as social- WILKES, W. ROY (P.A.); 5.542"; 4"; Black; main a; 0 0 0 1 5 6 5 3 Wednesday. Danziger due to chemotherapy treat- ly responsible as she could interviewed Anthony five ments to treat lymphoma. be. She’s best known for her times over two years but Sypin’s 12-year-old daugh- curves, which long have never testified at her mur- ter, Kin Inich, also lost her sparked complaints by der trial. hair this year in her own bat- women’s groups that say she “Two beers, possibly tle to treat leukemia. imposes an unachievable given another drug. Woke Mattel didn’t return calls physical standard on young up passed out,” said on Wednesday seeking com- girls. She was also lambasted Danziger, reading from ment, but the women said when a talking version notes he took during an they have contacted the com- uttered an exclamation about interview with Anthony in pany through some general math class being hard. November 2010. “Don’t form letters. In return, they The friends who started the remember anything at a said, they’ve received form “Beautiful and Bald Barbie” party, age 18. This is how letters that say Mattel does- movement aren’t natural she said she got pregnant.” n’t accept ideas from outside activists. Sypin, 32, is a spe- Anthony is serving a sources. cial-education teacher’s aide year of probation at an The women say a bald in Lancaster, Calif. Bingham, undisclosed location in Barbie would provide a huge 41, is a photographer in Florida on a check fraud platform to raise awareness Sewell, N.J. charge. for children with cancer. “We’re not demanding that Anthony showed no evi- Barbie, all 11.5 inches of the company do anything,” dence of mental illness and her, is one of the best-known Sypin said Wednesday. had normal results on a toys of all time. She can sell “We’re just hoping somebody psychological test, for $10 at Wal-Mart or sees this and can help us Danziger said in the depo- $7,000 on eBay. She’s taken make it happen.” idol; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; idol; 0 0 0 1 5 3 9 6 sition. He described that as on all sorts of incarnations Overall, Sypin said she’s surprising, given her cir- throughout her nearly 53 been pleased with the cumstances in the Orange years of existence, crushing response to the Facebook County Jail as a suspect in stereotypes and showing lit- page. One fan of the her daughter’s slaying. Her tle girls that they can be Facebook page wrote of temperament was calm, whatever they want to be. Mattel: “If they are making cooperative and pleasant, he said. “You would expect that would provoke some Fla. secretary of state measure of distress, whether someone genuine- resigning after primary ly did it, whether someone was falsely accused,” Associated Press a full salary. But the Scott Danziger said. “If my child TALLAHASSEE — administration asked him to was missing and I was in Florida’s elections chief is return in January 2011. He jail being accused of it, I resigning from his job after has been earning just under probably wouldn’t eat and the state’s Jan. 31 presidential $140,000 a year. wouldn’t be cheerful and primary. “I commend his dedication wouldn’t be able to read.” Secretary of State Kurt to overseeing orderly, fair and Danziger said he was Browning told Gov. Rick error-free elections and reluctant to recount all the Scott on Wednesday that he ensuring Florida’s elections information Anthony told wants to go back to his home system is secure and defend- him during his interviews in Pasco County. Browning ed from fraud,” Scott said in a with her, especially allega- was the elections supervisor statement about Browning’s tions that she had been for that county for 26 years. departure. “ sexually abused and her “It’s stressful every Sunday It was during Browning’s contention that her father afternoon when you have to first go-round as secretary of played a role in covering load up the car and head state that Florida ditched up Caylee’s death. north,” Browning said. touchscreen voting machines Anthony told the psychia- Browning, 53, says he has for most voters and shifted to trist that her father had no immediate plans, although optical scan machines that found Caylee’s drowned he says he’s considering run- rely on paper ballots. Many body in the family’s swim- ning for Pasco County school urban counties had installed ming pool, helped dis- superintendent. His wife touchscreen machines in the posed of it and then cov- works as a school nurse for wake of the chaotic 2000 ered it up. During the trial, the district. His last day on presidential election that George Anthony denied the job will be Feb. 17. resulted in legal battles and playing any role in “It’s not the reason I’m recounts. Caylee’s disappearance or going home,” he added. “It’s In his second stint, death. to be with my wife, my fami- Browning has been responsi- Defense attorneys said ly and my community.” ble for defending a controver- during the trial that Browning was first tapped sial election law passed last Anthony’s father molested by former Gov. Charlie Crist year by state legislators. her when she was young, as secretary of state. It After lawmakers passed the and Anthony told Danziger marked the first time that the bill — which put new limits the same thing. George job was filled by someone on voter registration drives Anthony vehemently with lengthy experience in and reduced early voting days denied the allegation on running elections. Florida — Browning ordered that the the witness stand and voters in 1998 changed the law be put in place in most defense attorneys provided job of secretary of state from Florida counties. That was a no evidence to support it. an elected position to an departure from the past when “As he has repeatedly appointed one. the state had usually waited said prior to the trial, dur- Browning worked for Crist before putting new election ing the trial and after the from January 2007 until April laws in place because five trial he never molested any 2010 when he retired as counties in Florida require member of his family required under a state alterna- preclearance from the U.S. including Casey Anthony,” tive retirement program that Department of Justice George Anthony’s attor- allows employees to draw because of past discrimina- ney, Mark Lippman, said. retirement benefits as well as tion.
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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE No. 11-739 GCS IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 11000693GCS FILE NO. PC 11-516 CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 28-2011-CA-000837 HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000610 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE Division: Probate THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000293 REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE IN RE: ESTATE OF WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, BANK OF EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-1, Plainitff, CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET- ROBERT W. KING NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4 Deceased. vs. CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., AS- vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, AS- Plaintiff NOTICE TO CREDITORS SET- ANGEL L. CHABRIER, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AN- JOHN C. CARTER, et al, SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND vs The administration of the estate of Robert W. Defendant(s). BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 GEL L. CHABRIER, AURORA DEJESUS, UNKNOWN ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN HENDRY, REBA, ET AL King, deceased, whose date of death was June Plaintiff, SPOUSE OF AURORA DEJESUS, RHS INDUSTRIES, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE THE ESTATE OF HELEN KELLEY, DECEASED; UN- Defendants 4, 2011, and whose social security number is NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final vs. INC. RETIREMENT FUND, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, KNOWN SPOUSE OF HELEN KELLEY, DECEASED; NOTICE OF ACTION XXX-XX-7573, is pending in the Circuit Court for PAMELA V. RAMSAY, A/K/A PAMELA V. PEART; et AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated January ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, TO: WILLIAM E. HENDRY Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the 03, 2012 and entered in Case No. al. Defendants. THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN A/K/A WILLIAM EUGENE HENDRY address of which is 430 South Commerce Ave- Defendant(s) Notice of Action 28-2010-CA-000293 of the Circuit Court of the NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE 2300 N. MCCULLOUGH ROAD nue, Sebring, Florida 33870-3701. The names of TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS NOTICE OF ACTION - TO: Angel L. Chabrier NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER AVON PARK, FL 33825 the Petitioner and the Petitioner's attorney are set FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS Residence Unknown County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, forth below. is the Plaintiff and JOHN C. CARTER; NATALIE K. TO: PAMELA V. RAMSAY, A/K/A PAMELA V. EST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, through, under, or against the aforesaid Defen- All creditors of the decedent and other per- CARTER; JAMES M. GUNNIGLE; VALERIE C. GUN- PEART AND UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAMELA V. Unknown Spouse of Angel L. Chabrier OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; UNITED STATES OF dant(s). sons having claims or demands against dece- RAMSAY, A/K/A PAMELA V. PEART Residence Unknown NIGLE; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at including any unknown spouse of the Defen- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UN- foreclose a mortgage on the following described unliquidated claims on whom a copy of this notice JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF dant, if remarried and if said Defendant is dead, Aurora Dejesus KNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE property located in Highlands County, Florida: is served must file their claims with this court his/her respective unknown spouse, heirs, devi- Residence Unknown THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 PROPERTY PARCEL ONE THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH- WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AF- SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the sees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lien holders, Defendants EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF 30th day of January, 2012, the following de- and trustees, and all other persons claiming by, Unknown Spouse of Aurora Dejesus NOTICE OF ACTION NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 33 THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE through, under or against the named Defendant; Residence Unknown scribed property as set forth in said Final Judg- To the following Defendant(s): SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ment: and the aforementioned named Defendant and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HELEN KELLEY, DE- FLORIDA, LESS AND EXCEPT THE EAST 131.29 ON THEM. THAT PART OF LOT 13 OF LAKE JACKSON such of the aforementioned unknown Defendant If living: if dead, all unknown parties claiming CEASED FEET THEREOF. PARCEL TWO WEST 196.85 FEET All other creditors of the decedent and other and such of the unknown named Defendant as interest by, through, under or against the above COVE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- Last Known Address OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUAR- persons having claims or demands against dece- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 22, OF THE may be infants, incompetents, or otherwise not named defendant(s), whether said unknown par- 4225 LAMANCHA CIRCLE TER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or sui juris. ties claim as heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, SEBRING, FL 33872 QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, unliquidated claims, must file their claims with FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to or other claimants; and all parties having or claim- RANGE 29 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER foreclose a mortgage on the following described ing to have any right, title or interest in the prop- FOLLOWS: UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, AS- has been filed against you, and you are required THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF property, to-wit: erty herein described. SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to NOTICE. Lot 86, Lincoln Heights Subdivision, according YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose LOT 13 OF LAKE JACKSON COVE, THENCE ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN this action, on Greenspoon Marder P.A., Default ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- SOUTH 30 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 10 SECONDS to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, Page a mortgage on the following described property in THE ESTATE OF HELEN KELLEY, DECEASED Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address EVER BARRED. 42, of the public records of Highlands County, Highlands County, Florida: EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE Last Known Address is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cy- NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET OF SANDRA BOULEVARD A DISTANCE OF 129.77 Florida. LOT 2, BLOCK 4, SUN N LAKES ESTATES 4225 LAMANCHA CIRCLE press Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) More commonly known as 4530 High Avenue, Se- HOLIDAY COUNTRY CLUB SECTION, ACCORDING FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES SEBRING, FL 33872 and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE 52 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF bring, FL 33870 TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclo- after the first publication of this notice, in the OF DEATH IS BARRED. This action has been filed against you, and you PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 92, PUBLIC RECORDS OF 57.85 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 29 DE- sure of Mortgage on the following described prop- NEWS SUN or on or before February 07, 2012; The date of first publication of this Notice is GREES 40 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST ACROSS are required to serve a copy of your written de- HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. erty: otherwise a default and a judgment may be en- January 11, 2012. fense, if any, to it on Plaintiff's attorney, Weltman, Street Address: 204 GOLFPOINT DRIVE, LOT 13 A DISTANCE OF 100.34 FEET TO A POINT LOT 43, IN BLOCK 27, ON SUN 'N LAKE ES- tered against you for the relief demanded in the Petitioner: ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FAIR- Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, whose address is 550 HIGHLANDS, FL 33852 TATES OF SEBRING UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE Complaint. Shirley A. King West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 550, Cypress has been filed against you and you are required to MOUNT DRIVE, THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 32 PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID 6001 Bay Lane MINUTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF Creek, FL 33309, on or before 30 days after date serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it PAGE 48, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- COURT on this 27th day of December, 2011. Sebring, FL 33876 of first publication, which is February 8, 2012, on Steven J. Clarfield, Esquire, Plaintiff's attorney, WAY LINE OF FAIRMOUNT DRIVE A DISTANCE OF LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Attorney for Petitioner: 65.46 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit whose address is 500 Australian Avenue South, CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000610 As Clerk of said Court Elaine McGinnis Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney Suite 730, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, within A/K/A 1850 SANDRA BOULEVARD, SEBRING, Our File Number: 11-03438 By: /s/ Toni Kopp Florida Bar No. 725250 FL 33870 or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will 30 days after the date of the first publication of a/k/a 4225 LAMANCHA CIRCLE, SEBRING, FL As Deputy Clerk UAW Legal Services Plan be entered against you for the relief demanded in this notice and file the original with the Clerk of Any person claiming an interest in the surplus 33872 January 6, 13, 2012 2454 McMullen Booth Road from the sale, if any, other than the property the Complaint. this Court, otherwise, a default will be entered has been filed against you and you are required to Bldg. B-Suite 425 Witness my hand and seal of this Court on the against you for the relief demanded in the com- owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, Clearwater, FL 33759 a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale 27th day of December, 2011. plaint or petition. on Marinosci Law Group, P.C., Attorney for Plain- (727)669-5319 or (877)309-1787 Robert W. Germaine, Clerk DATED on December 28, 2011. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court tiff, whose address is 100 W. Cypress Creek January 13, 20, 2012 on January 4, 2012. Highlands County, Florida Bob Germaine Road,Suite 1045, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Clerk of the Circuit Court IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ROBERT W. GERMAINE on or before February 7, 2012, a date which is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Clerk of the Circuit Court Deputy Clerk By: /s/ Toni Kopp within thirty (30) days after the first publication of CIVIL ACTION January 6, 13, 2012 As Deputy Clerk CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000264 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak this Notice in THE NEWS SUN and file the original IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Deputy Clerk Clarfield & Okon, P.A. with the Clerk of this Court either before service BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A Attorney for Plaintiff COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., CIVIL ACTION Florida Default Law Group, P.L. on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; P.O. Box 25018 500 Australian Avenue South, Suite 730 Plaintiff, CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000214 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT otherwise a default will be entered against you for Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 vs. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA the relief demanded in the complaint. F09113734 WELLSLPS-SPECFHLMC--Team 1 Telephone: (561) 713-1400 CHRIS C. COOK, et al, Plaintiff, PROBATE DIVISION This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative vs. **See Americans with Disabilities Act January 6, 13, 2012 Order No. 2.065. Defendant(s). FILE NO. PC 11-536 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ANNYVIES B. LUIS, et al, In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH IN RE: ESTATE OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Defendant(s). persons with disabilities needing a special accom- FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA DISABILITIES ACT, If you are a person with a dis- KEITH IVAN DUNKLEBERGER, Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated January NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE modation to participate in this proceeding should PROBATE DIVISION ability who needs any accommodation in order to Deceased. 03, 2012 and entered in Case No. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final contact the individual or agency sending the no- FILE NO. PC 11-490 participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at NOTICE TO CREDITORS 28-2010-CA-000264 of the Circuit Court of the Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated January tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box IN RE: ESTATE OF no cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- The administration of the estate of KEITH IVAN TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS 03, 2012 and entered in Case No. 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) ALBERT EDWARD McKEE, tance. Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- DUNKLEBERGER, deceased, whose date of death County, Florida wherein BAC HOME LOANS SERV- 28-2010-CA-000214 of the Circuit Court of the 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to Deceased. ministrator, (863)534-4690, within two (2) work- was November 15, 2011, and whose social secu- ICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) NOTICE TO CREDITORS ing days of your receipt of this Notice of Action; if rity number is 265-62-4912 is pending in the Cir- SERVICING, L.P. is the Plaintiff and CHRIS C. County, Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, The name of the decedent, the designation of you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD cuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate COOK; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court is the Plaintiff and ANNYVIES B. LUIS; THE UN- via Florida Relay Service. the court in which the administration of this estate (863)534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711. Division, the address of which is 590 S. Com- will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at KNOWN SPOUSE OF ANNYVIES B. LUIS N/K/A January 13, 20, 2012 is pending, and the file number are indicated I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF GEORGE PEREZ; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; are the above. The address of the court is 430 S. Com- of the foregoing Notice of Filing was mailed to all and addresses of the personal representative and THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The name the parties in the attached mailing list. the personal representative's attorney are set SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the highest and best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEM- and address of the personal representative and WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court forth below. 30th day of January, 2012, the following de- BLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- the personal representative's attorney are indi- this 28th day of December, 2011. All creditors of the decedent and other persons scribed property as set forth in said Final Judg- LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH cated below. BOB GERMAINE having claims or demands against decedent's es- ment: COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 30th if you have been served with a copy of this no- As Clerk of the Court tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 7, AVON PARK day of January, 2012, the following described tice and you have any claim against the dece- By: /s/ Toni Kopp be served must file their claims with this court LAKES, RED HILL FARMS ADDITION, UNIT D, A property as set forth in said Final Judgment: dent's estate, even if that claim is unmatured, As Deputy Clerk WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED LOT 3, BLOCK 31, OF LAKE HAVEN ESTATES contingent or unliquidated, you must file your January 6, 13, 2012 TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 49 AND 53, OF THE SECTION TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER Notice is hereby given that Downtown Mini Subscribe PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 61, OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE Storage LLC will sell at public auction at 195 S. FLORIDA. OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS All other creditors of the decedent and other OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR Railroad Ave., Avon Park, Florida 33825 at 1:00 A/K/A 2714 W GAFFNEY ROAD, AVON PARK, COUNTY, FLORIDA. persons having claims or demands against dece- 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS P.M. Saturday 14th January 2012 to the highest FL 33825 A/K/A 5415 LAKE HAVEN BOULEVARD, SE- dent's estate must file their claims with this court NOTICE. bidder. to Any person claiming an interest in the surplus BRING, FL 33875 WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE All other creditors of the decedent and other Items held for Magarito Gomez, Twin bed, full from the sale, if any, other than the property Any person claiming an interest in the surplus FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. persons who have claims or demands against de- bed, TV, coolers, mini-fridge, boy's bikes, stroll- owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file from the sale, if any, other than the property ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- cedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent ers, printers, PC, playpen, couch, loveseat, boxes a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with and bags of unknown contents. the WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER January 11, 13, 2012 on January 4, 2012. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. BARRED. ROBERT W. GERMAINE on January 4, 2012. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET Clerk of the Circuit Court ROBERT W. GERMAINE EVER BARRED. News-Sun FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Clerk of the Circuit Court EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF Deputy Clerk By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS DEATH IS BARRED. Florida Default Law Group, P.L. Deputy Clerk WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED The date of first publication of this Notice is P.O. Box 25018 Florida Default Law Group, P.L. TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT'S DEATH. Call January 6, 2012. Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 P.O. Box 25018 The date of death of the decedent is June 5, Classified Personal Representative: F10003656 COUNTRYCAL-SPECFHLMC--Team 2 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 2010. /s/ Jana Thorpe **See Americans with Disabilities Act F10008434 COUNTRY-SPECFNMA--Team 2 The date of first publication of this Notice is P.O. Box 6 ads In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, **See Americans with Disabilities Act January 6, 2012. 385-6155 Wauchula , FL 33873 persons with disabilities needing a special accom- In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, Personal Representative: Attorney for Personal Representative:s modation to participate in this proceeding should persons with disabilities needing a special accom- KEVIN MCKEE get /s/ ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON contact the individual or agency sending the no- modation to participate in this proceeding should 38 Elwood Avenue Florida Bar No. 0031259 tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box contact the individual or agency sending the no- Hicksville, NY 11801 445 S. Commerce Avenue 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box Attorney for Personal Representative: fast Sebring, FL 33870 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, P.A. Telephone: (863)385-5156 the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to Florida Bar No.: 308714 January 6, 13, 2012 results 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. via Florida Relay Service. 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, 2141 Lakeview Drive January 13, 20, 2012 via Florida Relay Service. Sebring, Floirda 33870 January 13, 20, 2012 (863)385-0346 January 6, 13, 2012
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1050 Legals Insight Auctioneers 5000 State Rd 66, Sebring FL 33875 SURPLUS AUCTION – Vehicle, Equip, Misc Including: City of Avon Park, Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Saturday, January 14th at 9:00am January 6, 8, 13, 2012
NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, pur- suant to the ``Fictitious Name Statute'', Chapter 865.09, Florida Statutes will register with the Divi- sion of Corporations, Department of State State of Florida, upon receipt of proof of the publication of this notice, the fictitious name to-wit: FLORIDA HOSPITAL HEARTLAND MEDICAL CENTER INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS Under which the below named party/parties will engage in business at 6801 US Hwy 27 North, Suite B-2 Sebring, Florida 33870 That the party/parties interested in said business enterprise is/are as follows: Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center d/b/a of Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. Dated at Orlando, Orange County, Florida, December 20, 2011. December 23, 2011
IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000711 Division Civil WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA M. TORRES AND BRUCE L. TORRES AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on January 3, 2012, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- scribed as: THE EAST 16.51 FEET OF LOT 7 AND ALL OF LOT 8, BLOCK 25, SEBRING COUNTRY ESTATES SECTION THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RE- DUMMY 2012 CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE(S) 6, AS RE- CORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 4242 MASERATI ST., SEBRING, FL 33872; including the building, ap- purtenances, and fixtures located therein, at pub- SERVICE lic sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse lo- cated at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- ida 33870, on January 30, 2012 at 11 a.m. Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- plus from the sale, if any, other than the property DIRECTORY owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk January 13, 20, 2012 DUMMY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 11-374 GCS WAUCHULA STATE BANK 5X21.5 Plaintiff, HARVEY C. MART, and MAZAL DEVELOPERS, LLC, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to a SUMMARY AD # FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND TAXA- TION OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS dated January 4, 2012, in the above styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, BASEMENT, at the High- lands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, at 00015557 11:00 A.M., on February 1, 2012, the following described property s set forth in said SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND TAXA- TION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS, to wit: See Exhibit ``A'' attached herto and made a part hereof by this reference Parcel Id: C-03-36-29-120-AAA0-0000 Commonly known as: 2910 Grand Concourse, Sebring, FL 33875 EXHIBIT ``A'' The South Half of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 36 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also known as Tract 424 of Sebring Lakes Acres Unit 3 Unrecorded. AND The North Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 36 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also known as Tract 425 of Sebring Lakes Acres Unit 3 Unrecorded. AND The South Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 36 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also known as Tract 426 of Sebring Lakes Acres Unit 3 Unrecorded. AND The North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 36 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also known as Tract 440 of Sebring Lakes Acres Unit 3 Unrecorded. AND The South half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 36 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also known as Tract 441 of Sebring Lakes Acres Unit 3 Unrecorded. AND The North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 36 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also known as Tract AAA of Sebring Lakes Acres Unit 3 Unrecorded. AND That portion of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter lying North of the Centerline of Grand Concourse West and North and West of a drain- age canal, Section 6, Township 36 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also known as Tract RR of Sebring Lakes Acres Unit 3 Unre- corded. Together with: Doublewide Mobile Home, Year 2000, make Mert, Title Number: 81810491, ID #FLHMBFP101745727A and Title Number: 81810577, ID #FLHMBFP101745727B. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, Clerk of Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak As Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person with a dis- ability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, tot he provision of certain assis- tance. Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or im- mediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. January 13, 20, 2012
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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 Page 11A SEBRING THUR. - FRI. 7-12. 2320 Unfurnished Jackson Hts. Dr. Baby items, home de- L H T cor and misc. items. P 1050 egals 2100 elp Wanted 6200 Apartments 7100 V, Radio, & Stereo 7520 ets & Supplies ** ESTATE SALE ** IMMEDIATE OPENING For Part Time AVON PARK - Apartment with Balcony COMPLETE HAM RADIO STATION SEBRING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Thur - Fri - Sat, Jan 12 - 13 - 14, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Medical Records Employee. Willing to Overlooking Lake Verona and City Park. Please call for more information. work 20 hrs/week. Send resume in 100 E. Main St. Laundry Facilities. 863-402-1696 or 863-873-1051 8am - 4pm, 2290 Lakeview Dr. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Wicker twin beds & stand, refrig., buffet CIVIL ACTION Word Format to: SPECIAL: $325/mo. NOTICE set, wood carvings, vintage portable CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-001296 [email protected]. 863-453-8598 Furniture bar, crystal, needle work & crewel, tiny Florida statute 585.195 states that DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST A/C SERVICE TECH needed for oak chair, large Thomasville cabinet, AVON PARK - LEMONTREE APTS 7180 COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE fast growing well established HVAC jewelry chest, Royal Dalton stoneware, all dogs and cats sold in Florida 1BR $495 mo. + $200 Sec. Deposit, MATTRESS QUEEN size w/box spring CERTIFICATEHOLDERS ISAC 2006-5 MTG company. Great co-workers! 5+ years kitchen sets, dishes, desks, recliners, must be at least eight weeks old, available immediately. Washer/Dryer & bed rail. $80 Call 863-257-4995 PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-5 experience. Full benefits/bonuses. Gothic ceiling light, gourmet kitchen & WSG included. Call Alan have an official health certificate TRUST FUND, Apply in person with resume to 20 W. USED - Sofas, bdrm. sets, misc. chairs, tools, bookcases, BBQs, yard tools. 386-503-8953 and proper shots and be free of in- Plaintiff, Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid. Phone dining sets, hutches, bar stools, end Lots More! vs. 699-5455 for interview, fax tables & art work. Fri 10am-4pm & Sat *Rain or Shine* testinal and external parasites. ARMANDO D. SOTERO, JR. A/K/A ARMANDO resume to 699-9758 or email to BEAUTIFUL APTS 10am-3pm. Pieces of the Past. Down- Donna Collins Estate Sales SOTERO, et al, [email protected]. SEBRING - 2BR, 1BA, tile floors, town 313 Circle Park Dr.. Other appt. www.estatesales.net Defendant(s). screen back porch, beautiful time call 863-386-9100 SEBRING- NEIGHBORHOOD SALE! NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TEACHERS NEEDED - Full Time landscaping, building 5 yrs. new. Pets NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final For 2 yr. old. Class at a Christian Lancer Dr 5104 / 5103 / 5121 / 5112, 8000 OK. $595 month. Medical Way. Fri & Sat, Jan 13 & 14, 8am - 2pm. Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated January Private School. Call 863-443-2344 863-446-1822 Miscellaneous Recreation 03, 2012 and entered in Case No. & Leave a Message. Furn., clothes,Household items, 7300 Too Much To List! 28-2009-CA-001296 of the Circuit Court of the TREE SERVICE IS SEEKING Exp. Tree GENERATOR 5000 watt. Used once. SEBRING1086 LAKEVIEW Dr. Thur-Fri TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS Climber & Exp. Laborer. Call Joe at Unfurnished Houses $450 Call 863-464-0531 -Sat, Jan 12-13-14, 8am-4pm, Furn., Boats & Motors County, Florida wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NA- 863-465-7491 6300 Christmas decor, Collectibles,Clothes, 8050 TIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BE- AVON PARK GUEST HOME Lake Front KITCHENAIDE REFRIG. Like New! INFLATABLE BOAT - 9 ft. / Oars / Foot HALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS ISAC Estate, Private Setting. 2/1 All Appli- 22 cu ft., Blk. w/ Ice maker & water, Household items, electronics, Tools, & pump / Electric pump /Trolling motor / 2006-5 MTG PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SE- ances, Water, Garbage & Lawn Care. Top freezer. $300. Loveseat & Chair, More! EVERYTHING MUST GO!! Work Wanted Battery / Trailer / Cover. $450 RIES 2006-5 TRUST FUND, is the Plaintiff and AR- $600/mo. 863-452-2299 multi color, Hand carved frt. trim. $150 SPRING LAKE - MULTI FAMILY SALE! 2300 863-382-6741 MANDO D. SOTERO, JR. A/K/A ARMANDO SO- SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. Mature, re- 863-414-2403 or 239-887-394 809 Ryan Rd. Sat, Jan 14, 8am - 5pm. TERO; WENDY HELLER-SOTERO; TENANT #1 sponsible Christian Lady looking for AVON PARK LAKES - 3BR, 2BA, 2Car Sm. appliances, Collectibles, Christmas N/K/A DAWN KNOWLES, and TENANT #2 N/K/A employment in Lake Placid. Former garage, Fenced in back yard. $800 per deco., Household items, Clothing Recreational SHAWN KNOWLES are the Defendants, The Clerk business owner, computer & phone month. Call 863-453-9544 Bargain Buys (mens & womens). Too Much To List!! 8400 Vehicles of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder savvy. Retail, bookkeeping & many job Leave message. 7310 for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASE- BEDSPREAD - Full / Queen size / PUMA TRAVEL TRAILER 2010 32', two skills. Please call & leave message @ slide outs, air, awning, King ISLAND MENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- 863-659-1341 Floral. $15. 863-699-0352 Machinery & Tools HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 7380 bed, $17,700 Must sell! Non smoker. BERKLEY FUSION ROD & Reel (3). $60 11:00 AM, on the 30th day of January, 2012, the POWER WASHER DeWalt Commercial Will deliver. Lake Wales, Fla. Call 863-273-1846 following described property as set forth in said DP 3750, 2 different power settings, 4 863-660-8539 Final Judgment: AVON BOOKS WESTERNS. Box of 80 for $40 wheel trailer and manual included. Per- LOT 3, IN BLOCK 234, OF EAST PALMHURST, 3000 Call 863-385-1563 fect condition, used very little, $1,000. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- Financial PARK BROILER OVEN - Black & Decker, Call 863-453-0921. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 72, OF THE White. $15 cash 863-471-2502 9000 PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, HOUSING FLORIDA. CARPET SHAMPOOER. Bissell Power Pets & Supplies Transportation A/K/A 3623 ELLINGTON AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 1X3 Steamer. Only used twice. Like new. 7520 33870 $75 Call 863-453-3104 FEMALE KITTEN free to good home, 4000 Motorcycles Any person claiming an interest in the surplus AD # CHEST - Diamond plate, aluminum, approximately 12 weeks old, lives in- from the sale, if any, other than the property Real Estate 48" long, good for pickup or trailer. side, litter box trained, great personal- 9100 & ATVs owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file 00015469 Very Nice! $90. 863-453-7027 ity, black & gray tortoise, 2008 - SUZUKI BURGHMAN 400 with a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale COUCH LIGHT BLUE 72" used 5 863-385-8423. matching trunk, 3,450 miles. Very nice WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court Homes for Sale months. Must sell. New $500. Now bike. Call 83-453-7027 on January 4, 2012. Sebring 4080 $100 Call 863-446-0972 ROBERT W. GERMAINE SEBRING - 2BR, 2BA, 2 Car. Gar., Lg. END TABLES (2) Marble & Wrought Clerk of the Circuit Court Split Bedroon Plan. Wood & Tile Floors, iron. Very Nice! $40. obo By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Lg. Kit., Appli. included. Great Location! 863-471-2502 Deputy Clerk 1612 Ridge St. (Jackson Heights) Florida Default Law Group, P.L. 863-314-0333 EXERCISE BICYCLE $10. P.O. Box 25018 863-382-2717 / 574-527-3889 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 F09079483 COUNTRY-CONV B/C--Team 2 Villas & Condos OAK - Drop leaf table (40"oval), 4 chairs **See Americans with Disabilities Act For Sale w/ padded seat, excel. cond. $95. 4120 863-465-5866 / 231-590-6535 In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, LAKE PLACID Open House 245 Coun- persons with disabilities needing a special accom- try Club Dr. Sat. 11-2. 2/2/1 Lake PILLOW TOP TWIN SIZE BED w/mat- modation to participate in this proceeding should Grassy Canal Front Villa. Offered by tress cover, like new. Very firm. $50 contact the individual or agency sending the no- Mid Florida Real Estate Sales. 863-458-2047 tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) SEBRING - Villa's At Pine Key. By AVON PRODIGY- BRAKE Controller. This i in 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to Owner! 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, enclosed good condition. $45. 863-453-7027 the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) FL. Room, Gated Community w/ PARK SHAKESPEARE UGLY STICK Rod & 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, Clubhouse & Pool. Close to Everything! Reels, New 4 for $100 Call via Florida Relay Service. $149,900. 863-402-1934 HOUSING 863-273-1846 January 13, 20, 2012 SHARP ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Commercial Prop. 1X3 $40 Call 863-453-3104 4160 For Sale AD # SPORT COAT - size 40 short. $10 Announcements LAKE PLACID Ground Floor Efficiency 863-699-0352 1100 Condo unit on Lake Clay, $50,000. Se- 00015468 TOWING HITCH complete for Ford CHECK YOUR AD bring 6 unit Apt. Complex w/over 100' Focus. Nearly New. $75. Please check your ad on the first on Dinner Lake frontage, $200,000. lake 863-382-6741 Placid 4 unit Apt. Building w/over 100' day it runs to make sure it is cor- WASHER & DRYER Kenmore set. Lake Huntley Frontage, $180,000. Heavy Duty. Large capacity. Runs rect. Sometimes instructions over For more information call: great. $100 Call 863-458-2047 the phone are misunderstood and 773-868-6666 an error can occur. If this happens WINTER COAT LADIES, off white, small petite, worn once. New $90. Now $30. to you, please call us the first day Real Estate Wanted Must sell! 863-446-0972 your ad appears and we will be 4320 happy to fix it as soon as we can. Garage & If We can assist you, please call us: ATTENTION: CASH for your Home, Yard Sales Duplex, Apartment, Commercial 7320 314-9876 Property. Rapid Closing, "As Is" Condition. 863-441-2689. LAKE PLACID - Sylvan Shores News-Sun Classified STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Newer / Nice 2BR, 2BA, Screened room, Garage, Very Clean. Non Smoker. $675 monthly 863-441-2844 RIDGE AREA or 863-465-3838 Lost & Found ARC 1200 PLACID LAKES - 3BR, 2BA, Newer LOST BOSTON TERRIER Female, in home. Quiet area, Green Belt. Near 1X3 the neighborhood of the YMCA ball 5000 Lake June. No smoking or pets. AD # field. Reward! FOUND!!!!!! Mobile Homes $850/mo. 863-699-1119 or cell LOST PART SIAMESE MALE CAT on 863-840-3698. 00015550 1/7 in area of Harder Hall. Nerve dam- SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME aged back legs, walks funny. REWARD! Mobile Homes 3BR, 2.5BA, 1CG 863-382-7138 5050 For Sale $800/mo. AVON PK ** PICTURE THIS NEW YR ** No Smoking, no pets. Furn. 2BR, 2BA, With Land. Rent Free. 863-402-1142 Renovated / Painted / New Laminate / 2000 Carpets. Kit Cupboards. Just bring SEBRING CANAL Home. Great Loca- toothbrush. 863-453-4338 tion! 2/2, 1 car garage w/screen porch. Employment Fenced yard. Appliances incl. $675/mo. PALM HARBOR HOMES + security. No Smoke. 1 Year lease. New 2012 Models Call 863-381-3990 Help Wanted 15K Off Models 800-622-2832 ext 210 2100 Warehouses EXPERIENCED DIALYSIS Nurse SEBRING - TRIPLE WIDE HOME / for Rent needed for a Nurse Management 6550 CORNER LOT / ON OWNED LAND Position. Please contact Mickey at SEBRING - STORAGE RENTALS AVON PARK - Lake Bonnet Village off IN SEBRING FALLS. PRICE (863) 382-9443 or (863) 824-0225 12' X 30' with 10' X 10' Doors. 602 SR 17 between Avon Park & Sebring, REDUCED TO $55,000. MOTIVATED or email resume to Park Street, Sebring,Fl. Call Annual Baked Goods & Garage Sale. SELLER. JOE PICIOR, [email protected] 863-385-7486 Coffee & Donuts & Funnel Cakes. Jan SANDERS REALTY GROUP. 14th, 8am - 11am. HIGHLANDS COUNTY Res. 699-5687 OR Bus. 465-1400 LAKE PLACID - Rummage Sale! OUTSIDE SALES Commercial Rental If 150-$200 A Week will help you Part Garage Sale! Soup Sale! Corner of 6750 CR 29 & Sun 'n Lakes Blvd. Time, I need people who need And STORE FRONT FOR RENT! want to work. Easy Sales. Good for Mobile Homes Community Church of God For Rent 1600 sq. ft. Excellent Location. Sat., Jan 14th, 8am-Noon. Students and Retirees. 5150 Downtown Avon Park. Asking $800 Call Ed: 352-217-9937 SEBRING 2/1 Central Air & Heat, W/D per mo. Call John @ 863-453-5600. SEBRING - 1105 Highlands Dr., LYKES CITRUS MANAGEMENT Hook up. On it's own lot. Close to Thur-Fri-Sat, Jan 12-13-14, 8am - ? DIVISION has an immediate opening shopping. No Pets. $450 + Deposit. Clothing, Household Items & lots of for an Administrative Assistant at its Call 863-840-0494 or 863-465-1451 misc.! Lake Placid office. Qualified applicants 7000 SEBRING - 1327 Sudan Mission Rd.(off will have at least 5 years experience in Sparta Rd.) Fri & Sat, Jan 13 & 14, 7am performing Administrative duties to in- Merchandise -1pm. DVD Colection being sold, man's clude providing support to the General 6000 clothing (50-54), woman's clothing, Manager and his team., manage calen- household items. Too Much To List! dars and appointments, gather data Rentals and compile reports, prepare presenta- Appliances SEBRING SAT. 8 - 2pm. 723 Summit tions, compose correspondence, order 7040 Dr. off Lakeview, behind Faith Luthern and track agricultural and office materi- Villas & Condos SMALL UPRIGHT DEEP FREEZE Church. TV cart, toys, toddler bed, 2 als, organize meetings and correspond For Rent WORKS GREAT! $50. car seats, clothes & lots more. Don't 6100 863-382-2717 / 574-527-3889 miss this one! with vendors, send out bids and com- SEBRING 2/1 Villa. Wood floors, new pile results. In addition this position re- fans. Very Nice. W/D, Fridge, tile floors, quires excellent organizational and Patio, very private, newly renovated. communication skills, experience in $500/mo. Call 561-967-7161. computer network maintenance and MAKE MONEY WHILE proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint software. A basic Furnished EVERYONE ELSE SLEEPS! working knowledge of agricultural op- 6150 Apartments erations is a plus but not required. SEBRING - Downtown on the Circle. DUMMY 09 1BR, 1BA, & Studios. 2nd. floor walk Lykes Citrus Management Division of- WITH A DELIVERY ROUTE! up, No pets. Starting at $400 mthly. fers competitive wages and a benefit Background check a must! package, which includes Medical, Den- CARRIERS Call 863-386-9100 tal, Vision, Life, AD&D and LTD insur- The News-Sun is taking applications for ance, 401(k) Savings Plan plus paid va- SEBRING - Small nicely furnished newspaper carriers in Avon Park, Sebring cation and holidays. Qualified appli- Apartments! 1BR, 1BA. Deposit $100. 2X5 cants should email their resume to Monthly $375 with 6 month lease. [email protected] or apply in Pay own electric. 863-385-1806 and Lake Placid. Reliable transportation, person at the lake Placid office located validAD driver’s # license and insurance is a must. at 7 Lykes Rd, Lake Placid, Fl. Unfurnished Lykes Citrus Management Division is an 6200 Apartments Equal Employment Opportunity Em- AVON PARK ** Highlands Apartments 00015471 ployer/Drug Free Workplace, M/F/D/V. 1680 North Delaware Ave. Interested parties 1BR, 1BA & 2BR, 2BA Available. Central Heat & Air. Extra insulation. 1st & Sec. Call 863-449-0195 should stop in our Sebring office and complete an CITY OF SEBRING application or call 2X2 385-6155 ext. 522. AD # 00015850 2227 U.S. 27 SOUTH • SEBRING, FL 33870 C M Y K
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Special to the News-Sun Jurmu, a fine hitter who died had four hits each. by example with five hits. each. Lockhart’s Ian McCuaig LAKE PLACID – The this past summer in a plane Central owner Dana The Four Hit Club includ- Pixley’s right-field catch had five hits (triple), while Lake Placid Senior Softball crash. Hurlbut was a home run short ed Gary Pixley, Joe Hedges, in the last inning stranded the Bill Gallagher (double), Association began its 20th The players also said a of the cycle. “Wahoo” Stanley (home run), tying run on base after Howard Carney (triple), and season this week at the Lake prayer for Dusty Hensley, a Drew Whittaker drove in and Dave Hoffman. Central had scored five runs Tom Ashley had four hits June Ballfield. great all-around player cur- the winning run with a clutch Seminole Tire was paced in a furious rally, all coming each. Paul Brand smashed League President Ray rently battling cancer. hit in the last inning. by Larry Oser’s five hits (two with two outs. two doubles, and Harland Hensley is the only senior In opening-day action, For Lockhart, Paul triples). Duke Hensley hit for the Newby added a triple. still playing from the inaugu- Central Security squeezed Stephenson had five hits (two Chet Johnson had four hits cycle for Security, and Victor Chet Johnson, Dick Cook, ral 1993 season. out a 23-22 win over doubles) with Paul Brand (two and Don Ward had three, Rodriguez hit a home run. and Larry Oser had five hits Four teams compose the Lockhart Service Center. triples) and Bill Gallagher including a triple. Hensley also circled the each for the ‘Noles. league, down from six in pre- Manager Duke Hensley, (triple) getting four hits each. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, bases on a pop-up that bounced Skip Raller (home run) and vious years. Dusty’s brother, led the way Norm Grubbs added a double Yates Insurance made it two in off the third baseman’s head Glenn Wearsch added four Prior to the first game on with five hits, including a and a home run. a row by winning an 18-17 and rolled away before anyone hits each. Monday, Jan. 9, the players double and a grand slam. Yates Insurance bested squeaker over Central Security. could retrieve it. Ray Wilson chipped in paused for a moment of Victor Rodriguez (two Seminole Tire 27-20. Bill Card and Gary Pixley Lockhart beat Seminole with three hits, including a silence in memory of Mike doubles) and Bill Destefano Manager Doran Quigg led paced Yates with four hits Tire in a 29-23 slugfest. home run.
Stewart mixing Lady Blue Streaks fun with Daytona are inching closer testing Boys fall by three at Lakeland-Kathleen By DAN HOEHNE with a Marian Johnson fol- another three to make it a By JEFF LATZKE [email protected] low and a Dee Patton three- five-point game with 42 sec- Associated Press SEBRING – For Lady pointer to reclaim the six- onds left. Even in a busy offseason, Streak basketball coach Mike point margin. From there, however, it NASCAR Sprint Cup cham- Lee, the long-standing Khamira Ancrum then was time to slow the clock pion Tony Stewart is squeez- motive of the regular season caught fire, however, hitting down by fouling and the ing in time for some dirt- is improvement – to be play- three of four free throws and track racing at the Chili Braves made three-of-six ing better in January than in putting back an offensive Bowl. down the stretch to seal the November. rebound to make it a 25-23 After a surprising late run win. In other words, to be at game heading into the fourth. to his third championship, “Our defense kept us in it your best come dis- Lake Gibson would Stewart reorganized his Lake Gibson and we had it down to five, trict tournament time. score five of the first Sprint Cup team by bringing with the ball,” Lee said. “But And while progress six points of the final in new crew chief Steve then we turned it over and is surely being made, quarter, though a Addington and luring back 38 had to foul.” it isn’t yet quite Sebring Shalontay Rose free The loss, though, was former crew chief Greg enough to get them throw did cut it to 30- Zipadelli to be his competi- another in a pattern that over the top, such as 25 with 2:15 left to shows the mantra is, indeed, tion director. Tuesday’s 38-31 loss 31 play. So, instead of going to working. to the visiting Lady Moments later, Losing by seven to Lake Australia to race for a third Braves of Lake Gibson. Mann ripped one through the straight offseason, he stayed Gibson this time around after Down 19-13 at the half, net for a long two-pointer having been bested by the closer to home to get pre- Sebring jumped back into it and it was suddenly a 30-27 Braves by 17 in early pared to defend his title. in the third with Allie Mann game. December. With all that business to canning a three and Jamiese But a Brave basket and tend to, there was still time The Streaks had been News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Wiley getting free inside for then three free throws from trouned, 64-36, by Avon Park for a little fun — namely, the Allie Mann lead Sebring with 9 points in Tuesday’s a score to cut it to 19-18. Patton pushed it back to a 35- 38-31 loss to the visiting Lady Braves of Lake Gibson. Rumble in Fort Wayne back But the Braves answered 27 margin before Mann hit See STREAKS, Page 4B home in Indiana and the Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Okla. Stewart had a successful run in Chili Bowl qualifying Wednesday night, winning Streaks stop Tenoroc his qualifier and earning the Panthers no match third and final spot in Saturday night’s main event on a quarter-mile, indoor track. for Red Devils In between, he’s flying to Florida to do testing for the By DAN HOEHNE and had opened the new year with a Daytona 500. [email protected] resounding loss at Winter Haven on “Obviously, with the Coming off a loss to Lake Gibson and Tuesday, Jan. 3. changes that we had with the a nail-biting win against Sebring last But they too got the ship righted Cup team, we needed to be week, the Lady Red Devils new year against Mulberry, with their 41 second- around a little more than we had started off kind of rocky. half points nearly matching the Panthers were last year,” Stewart said But they found a nice pick-me-up total for the night in the 76-47 win in a telephone interview. Tuesday night in the Lady Panthers of Tuesday. “So, we stayed home. And Mulberry, breaking out early and never The Devils now stand at 12-3 on the if you’re going to stay home, being challenged in a 58-11 win to season and are 4-0 in district play to top then there’s two things that move to 10-3 on the season and 5-0 in the standings. we’re definitely going to hit District 10-4A standings. The Lady Devils host Frostproof and that’s going to Fort The Avon Park boys had seen their tonight in a district contest while the Wayne and running before undefeated streak go down at the T-Mac boys are on the road to face the New Year’s and then you’re Holiday Tournament in mid-December Bulldogs. going to come to the Chili Bowl.” A two-time champion, Stewart is back for the first time since failing to defend Magic survive late his Golden Driller trophy in 2008. There are three nights of qualifying to get everyone rally to beat Blazers lined up for the main event, and Stewart did well enough By ANNE M. PETERSON ing Howard away from pointer that appeared to that he won’t have to post a Associated Press the basket.” seal the victory. series of strong finishes PORTLAND, Ore. — Ultimately, it was too But Portland narrowed Saturday night just to get to Portland’s pick and roll late for the Blazers, and it again when Crawford nearly undid the Magic. the Magic survived the the finale. and Wesley Matthews hit Orlando led by 23 rally to win 107-104. Stewart first raced in the consecutive layups to points against the Trail Howard had 13 points Chili Bowl in 1993, when he make it 102-99 with 32.1 Blazers on Wednesday and 13 rebounds. took over Jeff Gordon’s ride. seconds to go. night, but allowed “It got tough for us late News-Sun file photo by LAUREN WELBORN He says he remembers After Jason Richardson Estebinson Joseph had two goals and an assist in Sebring’s Portland to close to with- in the game,” Howard leading on the final lap of a made a free throw, 3-0 win over visiting Tenoroc Tuesday night. Filemon in three points in the final shrugged. preliminary race, only to Crawford’s finger-roll Chavez set up Joseph’s first goal for a 1-0 Blue Streak lead minutes. The Blazers closed in at the half. Joseph would double the lead with a goal in the make a mistake and fall to layup kept it close, but The reason? Portland on the Magic when second half before his cross set up Riley Watson for the 14th place at the finish line. J.J. Reddick made four figured out how to work Nicolas Batum’s layup final margin to move Sebring to 10-5-1 on the season. The “I honestly thought I was foul shots down the team hosted Lake Placid Thursday night and travels to the pick and roll around and LaMarcus Aldridge’s going to get fired after the stretch. Hardee Saturday for a 4:30 p.m. contest. The Lady Streaks, Dwight Howard. wide-open jumper made first race that I ran,” Stewart Aldridge made a 3- looking for atonement from Monday’s match at Lake Placid, “Yeah, we saw some- it 96-93 with 2:38 left. which saw the Dragons get a last-minute tie, host the Lady said. pointer with 2.9 seconds thing,” Blazers guard Hedo Turkoglu Bulldogs of Frostproof tonight, travel with the boys to face Instead, he got another left as the rally fell short. Jamal Crawford said. answered for Orlando Hardee Saturday before hosting the District 13-3A tourna- ment Tuesday. See STEWART, Page 3B “We saw that it was keep- with a layup and a 3- See MAGIC, Page 4B C M Y K
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National Football League Boys Basketball at Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Frostproof, WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS TODAY: Saturday, Jan. 7 LIVE 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Weightlifting at Sub-Sectional Qualifier, LaBelle, 5 p.m. Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 MONDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m. New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 SPORTS TUESDAY: Girls Basketball at Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Avon Park New York Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT ON TV DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS Saturday, Jan. 14 New Orleans at San Francisco, 4:30 BOXING TODAY: Boys Basketball vs. DeSoto, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at DeSoto, 6/7:30 p.m. FRIDAY p.m.; Girls Soccer vs. Fort Meade, 6:30 p.m.; Girls Weightlifting at Sub-Sectional Denver at New England, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 9 p.m. Teon Kennedy vs. Chris Martin ...... ESPN2 Qualifier, LaBelle, 5 p.m. Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m. MONDAY: Boys Basketball at Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. LaBelle, N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:30 p.m. Lake Placid 6/7:30 p.m. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday, Jan. 22 TBD SATURDAY PRO BOWL 11 a.m. Connecticut at Notre Dame ...... ESPN2 Sunday, Jan. 29 Noon Kentucky at Tennessee ...... ESPN Boys Basketball vs.Winter Haven, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer vs. Frostproof, At Honolulu TODAY: NFC vs. AFC 1 p.m. North Carolina State at Wake Forest . . . . . 44 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Weightlifting at Sub-Sectional Qualifier, LaBelle, 5 p.m. SUPER BOWL 1 p.m. Texas at Missouri ...... ESPN2 SATURDAY: Boys Soccer at Hardee, 4:30 p.m.; Wrestling at Palmetto Invite, 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 1:30 p.m. Mississippi at Auburn ...... 38 TUESDAY: Girls Soccer hosts District Tournament, vs. McKeel, 8 p.m. At Indianapolis 2 p.m. North Carolina at Florida State ...... ESPN Sebring National Hockey League 2 p.m. UAB at Southern Mississippi ...... SUN 3 p.m. Oklahoma State at Baylor...... ESPN2 EASTERN CONFERENCE 3:30 p.m. Oregon at Arizona ...... CBS Atlantic Division 4 p.m. Colorado at Stanford ...... SUN W L OT Pts GF GA SPORTS SNAPSHOTS N.Y. Rangers 27 9 4 58 118 83 Philadelphia 25 12 4 54 139 122 Run/Walk are set for Hammock State Park New Jersey 24 17 2 50 119 124 GOLF LP Spring Ball Sign-ups Pittsburgh 21 17 4 46 124 112 at 8 a.m on Saturday, Jan. 28. RIDAY LAKE PLACID – Lake Placid Youth N.Y. Islanders 15 19 6 36 96 126 F The half marathon (13.1 miles) will Baseball is accepting registrations for T- Northeast Division 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Joburg Open...... GOLF feature overall male and female awards, W L OT Pts GF GA 7 p.m. PGA – Sony Open in Hawaii ...... GOLF Ball, Baseball and Softball for children Boston 27 11 1 55 146 76 age group awards in 5-year age divisions, ATURDAY ages 5-10. Ottawa 23 15 6 52 140 144 S deluxe tee-shirts and plenty of refresh- The deadline for registration is Toronto 22 15 5 49 135 131 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Joburg Open...... GOLF ments. Buffalo 18 19 5 41 107 123 Thursday, Jan. 19. 7 p.m. PGA – Sony Open in Hawaii ...... GOLF There is also a team competition in the Montreal 16 19 7 39 109 117 Please contact Sheri Griffin with any T- Southeast Division half marathon with runners forming teams ball or baseball questions at 441-1955 and W L OT Pts GF GA of two, three or four individuals to cover Florida 21 13 8 50 109 116 NBA Todd Moore with any softball questions at the 13.1-mile distance. Washington 22 17 2 46 119 120 FRIDAY 214-5894. Winnipeg 20 17 5 45 112 124 The 5K Run/Walk will feature custom Tampa Bay 17 20 4 38 113 141 8 p.m. Chicago at Boston...... ESPN Post 74 Scramble medals to all participants. Carolina 14 23 7 35 113 148 10:30 p.m. Miami at Denver...... ESPN Entry fee for the half marathon is $35 WESTERN CONFERENCE SATURDAY SUN ‘N LAKE – The American through January 20 and $45 after January Central Division 8 p.m. Toronto at Chicago ...... WGN W L OT Pts GF GA Legion Post 74 will host a Scramble at the 21 and on race day. St. Louis 25 12 5 55 110 89 Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club’s Turtle Run Only pre-registered are guaranteed Chicago 25 13 5 55 139 125 course on Saturday, Jan. 14, with an 8:30 shirt size, so sign up early. Detroit 26 15 1 53 135 99 NFL Nashville 23 15 4 50 115 115 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee for the 5K is $17 prior to Columbus 11 26 5 27 101 142 SATURDAY Three flights will be made up from January 20 and $22 after. Northwest Division 4:30 p.m. New Orleans at San Francisco ...... FOX team handicaps, with competitions for You may receive an email application W L OT Pts GF GA 8 p.m. Denver at New England ...... CBS Vancouver 27 14 3 57 144 108 closest to the pin, longest drive and a form by contacting Chet Brojek at cbro- Minnesota 22 15 6 50 101 105 hole-in-one contest sponsored by Cohan [email protected] or 385-4736. Colorado 23 20 1 47 115 124 Radio Group and Alan Jay Auto. Mail entries to Highlands Hammock Calgary 20 19 5 45 109 127 NHL Edmonton 16 22 4 36 112 121 Cost is $50 per person, with a $5 mulli- Half, C/O Chet Brojek, 3310 Par Road, Pacific Division FRIDAY gan available per golfer. Sebring, FL 33872. W L OT Pts GF GA 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington ...... SUN Refreshments will be available during Checks made payable to Central San Jose 23 11 5 51 116 94 SATURDAY play and a lunch follows golf at the Florida Striders. Los Angeles 21 15 7 49 93 95 Dallas 23 17 1 47 114 119 12:30 p.m. Chicago at Detroit ...... NBC American Legion Post 74 at 528 Pine St. Proceeds of the race benefit Highlands Phoenix 20 17 6 46 109 111 in Sebring. Hammock State Park. Anaheim 13 22 6 32 104 135 To sign up your team, contact Paul Come join the challenge of running NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. TRACK AND FIELD Morris at 446-2064, or Ed Bates at 449- trails in our beautiful state park. ___ SATURDAY 1198. Tuesday’s Games 3 p.m. Olympica Marathon Trials ...... NBC Make checks payable to American Scholarship Golf N.Y. Rangers 2, Phoenix 1, SO Legion Post No. 74, 471-1448. Vancouver 5, Tampa Bay 4, SO Times, games, channels all subject to change SEBRING – The Second Annual Minnesota 5, San Jose 4, SO Northwest Division Scholarship Golf Tournament will be on Boston 5, Winnipeg 3 Transactions Sebring Senior Softball Toronto 2, Buffalo 0 W L Pct GB Saturday, March 31, at the Country Club N.Y. Islanders 5, Detroit 1 Oklahoma City 10 2 .833 — BASEBALL SEBRING - A senior 70-and-over soft- of Sebring. Ottawa 5, Pittsburgh 1 Portland 7 3 .700 2 American League 1 ball league will begin Tuesday, Jan. 10. The four-man scramble with handicap Philadelphia 2, Carolina 1 Denver 7 4 .636 2 ⁄2 CLEVELAND INDIANS–Extended their St. Louis 3, Montreal 0 Utah 6 4 .600 3 player development contract with Interested players must have been born flights has a $65 entry fee per person. Chicago 5, Columbus 2 Minnesota 3 7 .300 6 Carolina (Carolina) for two years in 1943 or before. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with a shot- Nashville 4, Colorado 1 Pacific Division through the 2014 season. W L Pct GB It will be a drafted league. gun start 8:30 a.m. Calgary 6, New Jersey 3 LOS ANGELES ANGELS–Agreed to L.A. Lakers 8 4 .667 — Anaheim 5, Dallas 2 terms with 1B Kendrys Morales on a Games will be played at the Highlands Entry fee includes greens fee, golf cart L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625 1 Wednesday’s Games 1 one-year contract. County Sports Complex on Tuesdays and and lunch. Phoenix 4 5 .444 2 ⁄2 Washington 1, Pittsburgh 0 1 NEW YORK YANKEES–Agreed to terms Sacramento 4 7 .364 3 ⁄2 Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Contests: Great prizes for Hole-in-One, New Jersey 2, Edmonton 1, OT 1 with OF Preston Mattingly on a minor Golden State 3 6 .333 3 ⁄2 Thursday’s Games league contract. All interested softball players should Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. ___ Montreal at Boston, late National League contact Harry Bell at 382-0542 or see him Make checks payable to Wings of Faith Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia at N.Y. Islanders, late HOUSTON ASTROS–Claimed OF Houston 82, Charlotte 70 at the Sports Complex on Tuesday and CWC Scholarship Fund. Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, late Fernando Martinez off waivers from Washington 93, Toronto 78 Carolina at Tampa Bay, late New York (NL). Designated RHP Henry Thursday mornings. For questions contact Alvin Walters at Philadelphia 112, Sacramento 85 Phoenix at Detroit, late Villar for assignment. Named Joe 381-5706 or Jerome Matthews at 273- Dallas 100, Detroit 86 Vancouver at St. Louis, late Pettini bench coach, Matt Sinatro major Chicago 111, Minnesota 100 Ultimate Frisbee 2533. Colorado at Nashville, late league catching and advance scouting Oklahoma City 100, Memphis 95 Submit entries by Monday, March 26. San Jose at Winnipeg, late coordinator, Dan Radison special assis- Milwaukee 106, San Antonio 103 SEBRING – The Highlands County Minnesota at Chicago, late tant to the general manager/player All proceeds benefit college-bound Utah 113, Cleveland 105 YMCA will be hosting an eight-week Anaheim at Calgary, late development and Mike Elias special Portland 105, L.A. Clippers 97 senior graduates, Class of 2012. Dallas at Los Angeles, late assistant to the general manager/scout- Ultimate Frisbee season beginning Golden State 111, Miami 106, OT Friday’s Games ing. L.A. Lakers 99, Phoenix 83 Saturday, Jan. 14. Tampa Bay at Washington, 7 p.m. MILWAUKEE BREWERS–Agreed to AP Dixie Registration Wednesday’s Games Games will be held each Saturday at 9 Phoenix at Columbus, 7 p.m. terms with C Paul Phillips on a minor- Indiana 96, Atlanta 84 Toronto at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. league contract. Claimed INF Jeff a.m. at the YMCA Soccer Fields, with 5- AVON PARK – Registration for Dixie Sacramento 98, Toronto 91 Pittsburgh at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Bianchi off waivers from Chicago (NL). New York 85, Philadelphia 79 to 10-player teams, made up of males Youth Baseball of Avon Park will be held Anaheim at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. NEW YORK METS–Agreed to terms Chicago 78, Washington 64 and/or females ages 13 and up. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Durrah Martin SCORING LEADERS with OF Scott Hairston on a one-year Oklahoma City 95, New Orleans 85 Player Team G A PTS contract. Named Conor Brooks and Entry fee is $100 per team, with regis- Baseball Complex from 9 a.m.-Noon. Dallas 90, Boston 85 H. Sedin VAN 11 39 50 Shaun McNamara professional scouts. tration ending on Wednesday, Jan. 11 – all Cost is $65 for the first child and $5 off San Antonio 101, Houston 95, OT Kessel TOR 24 24 48 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS–Agreed to Denver 123, New Jersey 115 skill levels are welcome. for each additional child in immediate Giroux PHI 18 30 48 terms with RHP Ryan Vogelsong on a L.A. Lakers 90, Utah 87, OT Stamkos TB 29 18 47 two-year contract. For any questions and more informa- family – must bring Birth Certificate and Orlando 107, Portland 104 Lupul TOR 19 28 47 tion, contact the YMCA at 382-9622. recent picture. L.A. Clippers 95, Miami 89, OT BASKETBALL D. Sedin VAN 18 29 47 Thursday’s Games National Basketball Association Registrations are also being accepted at Malkin PIT 17 28 45 Charlotte at Atlanta, late SAN ANTONIO SPURS–Waived F Ike Hossa CHI 17 28 45 SFCC Volleyball Camp Top Shop during regular business hours New York at Memphis, late Diogu. Signed F Malcolm Thomas. Spezza OTT 16 28 44 Any questions Please Call Chris Tolar Detroit at Milwaukee, late FOOTBALL Eberle EDM 17 26 43 AVON PARK – The Lady Panther Cleveland at Phoenix, late National Football League at (863) 253-0897. Pominville BUF 14 29 43 Volleyball program will be holding a Orlando at Golden State, late BUFFALO BILLS–Named William Inge Datsyuk DET 13 30 43 Friday’s Games assistant defensive line coach. four-day camp on Tuesday’s and 3 tied with 42 pts. GOLS Indoor Soccer League Detroit at Charlotte, 7 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS–Named Ryan Thursday’s Jan. 24, 26, 31 and Feb. 2 at NBA Indiana at Toronto, 7 p.m. Grigson general manager. the Panther Gym for players grades 5-8. AVON PARK – Registration for GOLS Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. NEW YORK JETS–Named Tony Sparano Cost is $60 and the camp runs each Indoor Soccer League is Saturday, Feb. 4, EASTERN CONFERENCE Sacramento at Houston, 8 p.m. offensive coordinator. Atlantic Division Minnesota at New Orleans, 8 p.m. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS–Signed RB Vai evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from 9 a.m. to Noon at First Baptist W L Pct GB Chicago at Boston, 8 p.m. Taua. For more information, contact SFCC Church of Avon Park. Philadelphia 7 3 .700 — Milwaukee at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. HOCKEY Volleyball head coach Kim Crawford at Sign-ups will take place in the Family New York 6 4 .600 1 Portland at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. National Hockey League 1 New Jersey at Phoenix, 9 p.m. 784-7037 or Kimberly.Crawford@south- Life Center (old Avon Park Recreation Boston 4 5 .444 2 ⁄2 NEW YORK RANGERS–Assigned F Erik 1 Cleveland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Toronto 4 7 .364 3 ⁄2 Christensen to Connecticut (AHL). florida.edu. Center across from the tennis courts 1 Miami at Denver, 10:30 p.m. New Jersey 2 9 .182 5 ⁄2 ST. LOUIS BLUES–Assigned F Evgeny downtown Avon Park). Southeast Division LEAGUE LEADERS Grachev to Peoria (AHL). Recalled D SFCC Alumni Game The GOLS Indoor Soccer League is a W L Pct GB Scoring Cade Fairchild from Peoria. Miami 8 3 .727 — FG FT PTS AVG COLLEGE co-ed league for 13- to 18-year olds. 1 AVON PARK – South Florida Panther Orlando 7 3 .700 ⁄2 Bryant, LAL 134 86 364 30.3 BAYLOR–Announced junior QB Robert Registration is $12 and is limited to the Atlanta 7 4 .636 1 James, MIA 106 78 290 29.0 Griffin III will enter the NFL draft. baseball will celebrate its’ past with an 1 first 40 players to sign up. Charlotte 2 8 .200 5 ⁄2 Anthony, NYK 88 73 266 26.6 FLORIDA–Named Brent Pease offensive Alumni Game Weekend on Saturday, Jan. 1 For insurance purposes, please bring Washington 1 9 .100 6 ⁄2 Durant, OKC 108 71 308 25.7 coordinator and quarterbacks coach. 21 at Panther Field. Central Division identification with proof of age. Ellis, GOL 70 42 191 23.9 GEORGIA–Announced junior TE Orson The game will feature former Panther W L Pct GB Rebounds Charles will enter the NFL draft. Each team plays one game a week at Chicago 10 2 .833 — OFFDEFTOT AVG HAWAII–Named Thom Kaumeyer defen- players squaring off with the 2012 SFCC Indiana 7 3 .700 2 sive coordinator. 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday or Thursday) from Feb. 1 Love, MIN 51 96 147 14.7 squad at 1 p.m. Cleveland 4 5 .444 4 ⁄2 Howard, ORL 37 107144 14.4 KANSAS–Named Clint Bowen special 14-Apr. 19, ending with a tournament. 1 After the game, the teams will host a Milwaukee 3 6 .333 5 ⁄2 Cousins, SAC 50 60 110 11.0 teams coordinator and defensive assis- GOLS (Goals Of Life and Soccer) is in Detroit 2 8 .200 7 BBQ dinner at 5 p.m. in the Panther Gym. Gasol, MEM 20 77 97 10.8 tant, and Jeff Blasko assistant special its ninth year as a ministry of First Baptist WESTERN CONFERENCE Griffin, LAC 28 58 86 10.8 teams coordinator and tight ends coach. All former players, coaches and fami- Church of Avon Park. Southwest Division Assists N.C. STATE–Promoted linebackers lies are invited. W L Pct GB AST AVG coach Jon Tenuta to associate head Participants learn soccer and team San Antonio 7 4 .636 — Rondo, BOS 91 10.1 coach for defense. skills from certified coaches. Dallas 6 5 .545 1 Nash, PHX 86 9.6 SMU–Named Jason Phillips an assis- Hammock Half Marathon Memphis 3 6 .333 3 Lowry, HOU 75 9.4 tant football coach. For more information, contact Coach 1 Houston 3 7 .300 3 ⁄2 Calderon, TOR 99 9.0 TEXAS TECH–Named Art Kaufman SEBRING – The 4th Annual Highlands Severn at 452-1250 or Coach Virkler at 1 New Orleans 3 7 .300 3 ⁄2 Paul, LAC 70 8.8 defensive coordinator. Hammock Half Marathon and 5K 385-3235.
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Golf Hammock Bill Katcher scored a McNamee, Bob and Moss, Roger Thompson and John plus 5 to win first place Verna Knishka and Rosettis, with Tom Lacy, Russ Isaacs, The Golf Hammock Ladies played a in I group and Janet Margaret Schultz with Darrell Horney and David Raciti second Partners event on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Howland with plus 1 in 52. at 201. Taking first place was the duo of second place. Closest to the pin: Bill Lockwood, John Goble and Joyce Stanley and Trudy Stowe with a Next Monday, Jan. (Ladies), No. 2, Shelly David Moiles took third with a 206, 56, and were followed by a second- 16, will be a shotgun Byron, 1-foot-7-inches; while Lacy had closest to the pin for place tie. start beginning at 8 and No. 8, Mary the day, getting to 8-feet, 7-inches Cindy Dall and Audrey Walthers a.m. at Golf Hammock. McNamee, 13-feet-7.5- from No. 6. teamed up to card a 58 with Florence Please arrive early to inches. (Men), No. 4, The Women’s Golf Assocation Towell and Nancy Senion also coming register. John Givens, 16-feet- played a Throw Out 3 Worst Holes, in with a 58. This is a co-ed 10-inches. Gross Score event on Tuesday, Jan. One shot back was another tie, at group and is open to The men’s associa- 10. 59, between the team of Donnalou the public. tion played a Men’s Barb Moriarity came in with a 41 for Adkins and Jean Haig, along with For more informa- League event on first, Bobbie Miller was second with a Wanda Hastie and Nancy Porcari. tion, call Pete Mezza at Wednesday, Jan. 4. 45 and Emily Bootier was third at 49. Any ladies wishing to golf with us at 382-1280 or 414- Winning first place Taking fourth was Carol Olsen with a Golf Hammock, please call Wanda 2110. was the team of Claude 50 and Karen Wallin was fifth with 51. Hastie at 386-5286. Cash, Joe Swartz, Bob Von Lacy had closest to the pin, hit- Last Monday, Jan. 9, the Mezza Harder Hall Knishka and Bob ting to 8-feet, 6-inches from No. 11 Group played Pro-Am Points at Golf With Harder Halls Williams; and second and Alice Bitzer had a chip-in on No. 9. Hammock Country Club. newly expanded place, Dick Denhart, The winners in A group were, in first greens, which can Pete McNamee, Don SpringLake place Les Campbell with plus 6, sec- make for some difficult Boulton and John On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the ond place Mike Lajiness at plus 2. putting, perhaps the Ruffo with 47. SpringLake Women’s Golf Association There was a tie for first place in B best strategy is to Closest to the pin: played a 2-Person Team-Best Ball Net group between Joe Hyzny and Bobby avoiding putting alto- No. 8, Joe Swartz, 8- Flighted Tournament. Culbert at plus 2 and David Mulligan gether. feet-5-inches. This was a pick your partner event in second place with plus 1. That plan was put The ladies associa- whereby the handicap of the 2-person Curt Matterson won first place with into effect twice on tion played a Ladies team had to be within 10 strokes of plus 2 and in seccond place Dick League event on Tuesday, Jan. 10, as had chip-ins on No. 14. each other. Botelho at even in C group. both Paul Howard and Bob Nealon Monday, Jan. 2. The Ladies League played Pro-Am The winners of Flight A were Teri Bob Topel won first place in D group score holes-in-one. Winning first place was the team of Points on Monday, Jan. 2, with Sue Swisher and Gail Whiting with a net with plus 5 and in second place Harold Both aces came on the 116-yard, Helene Mellon, Verna Knishka, Jan score of 63. Davis claiming the top spot with +8. Traxler was at minus 4. par-3 fifth hole, with each golfer using Mann and Barbara Cash with 36; sec- Second place was won by the team Arlene Glendenning was just behind Tony Frances scored big with a plus a 6-iron to cover the distance and find ond place, Joyce Swartz, Elaine Orr, of Marsi Benson and Judy Dunn with a with +7 for second, Ronna Mason in 9 for first place in E group and Jim the pin. Lynn Martin and Janice Barringer with net 67. third at +5 and Elaine Hettinga in fourth 38; and third place, Wanda Jones, Reed in second place with plus 1. For Howard, his reported 11th hole- Flight B winners were Dotti at +3. Sylvia West, Kay Kalusniak and Betty Janet Regan also scored well to lead in-one was witnessed by Eldon Blackwell and Rosie Foote with net 64; Kay Maher and Glendenning each Bevard with 40. in F group with plus 4 and a tie McCubben, with Marty Simpson, while Linda Pfleger and Jean Donahue had chip-ins, at No. 1 and No. 8, Closest to the pin: No. 2, Helene between Bob Morrison and Larry Marco Amatucci and Mike Cote bear- came in second with net 68. respectively. Mellon, 8-feet-4-inches; No. 4, Kay Heeley with minus 2 in second place. ing witness to Nealon’s. Flight C was won by the tandem of Kalusniak, 19-feet-10-inches; and No. G group saw Don Meitz take first The Ladies League played a Pro-Am Sharon Warner and Chris Murchie and 8, Betty Billau, 11-feet-8-inches. place with plus 5 while Doc Thomas Points event on Monday, Jan. 9. Lake June West their net 65; Terrie Austin and Joan was at plus 4 for second and Bob Fidlin Shirley Holt and Sue Davis each A mixed scramble was played on Gann were second with net 69. in third place with plus 3. came in with +3 totals, while Diane Thursday, Jan. 5. Placid Lakes The winners of the D Flight were Bill Glenn was in first place in H Darroch scored a +2. Winning first place was the team of The Men’s Association played a Joann Deweese and Patty Miller who group with plus 4 and a tie between Doris Cunningham and Elaine Ken Rowen, Art Schmeltz, Wanda Team Low Net event Wednesday, Jan. had a net 58 and Joanne Koller and Trudy Perkins and Karl Mellor at plus Hettinga each turned in totals of +1. Jones and Betty Billau with 51; and 11. Karen Schauwecker took second place 1. Helen Sayre and Donna Maki both second place, Pete and Mary Taking first, with a 194, were John with a net 65. Stewart just can’t get enough racing
Continued from 1B get around each other.” breathe and sleep.” has moved on but we just felt wore out and tired. There’s to do this winter that I didn’t NASCAR Nationwide Starting with Daytona, like we needed to make that some things would have liked get a chance to do.” chance and has turned in a champion Ricky Stenhouse he’ll be back entrenched in change. We just weren’t hav- series of strong performances Jr. also is in the field, and the Sprint Cup soon enough. ing the kind of season that we over the years in Tulsa — sharing a plane with Stewart With the changes, he said were looking for but obvious- winning it in 2002 and 2007 to and from Daytona. it feels like he’s “somewhat ly something changed there — and he comes back when- HARDER HALL GOLF COURSE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; There’s also a star-studded starting over” after edging those last 10 weeks and then ever he can. sports; 0 0 0 1 5 4 6 3 cast from the World of out Carl Edwards for the title we got going.” “It’s kind of a combination Outlaws, USAC and other by winning the last race at Stewart said he only of things, in all reality. As series. Homestead on Nov. 20. wished he had 30 hours in drivers, this is one of the “These kind of are special He had decided before the each day and 400 days in biggest races of the year,” events. You don’t get points late surge that he planned to each year to savor it all. Stewart said. “You’ve got for it. It’s just bragging replace crew chief Darian “It hasn’t felt like much of over 260 cars that are run- rights,” Stewart said. “What Grubb, and he went ahead an offseason. In all honesty, ning this week. It’s a tough we do with the Cup series, with the change even after field of cars and drivers and if that’s what it feels like it’s a lot of work but I enjoy winning it all. every year because you win a it’s the biggest Midget race it. It’s fun doing that too. “That’s obviously some- championship, I’m all for of the year. “It wouldn’t hurt my feel- thing that’s going to be a having it,” he said. “It hasn’t “Then once you get aside ings if we didn’t have to go learning curve for Steve and I been unpleasant by any from that, kind of on the per- test. I’m not a big fan of that to learn each other. I’m excit- means. I’m not miserable and sonal side, this is about the any way from a driver’s side. ed about having Zipadelli on only time all year that you ... It’s really important for us board and I’m excited about get all these different guys, to do, obviously, getting Addington, too. I think he’ll your buddies from different ready for Daytona. But I be a good addition to the 24/7; 5.542"; 4"; Black; 1/13/12; 0 0 0 1 5 8 5 7 parts of the country, it’s enjoy the racing stuff obvi- team,” Stewart said. about the only time you ever ously. That’s what I live, eat, “And I’m sad that Darian
Morris agrees to coach Redskins’ defensive backs
Associated Press Allen, who was the GM in He replaced Monte Kiffin NEW YORK — Former Tampa Bay when Morris as defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers returned from a one-year 2008 and Tampa Bay promot- coach Raheem Morris says he stint as Kansas State’s defen- ed him to head coach in 2009 has agreed to coach the sive coordinator to coach the replacing Jon Gruden. Washington Redskins’ defen- Buccaneers defensive backs. He had a 17-31-0 record in sive backs. Morris was Tampa Bay’s three years as head coach. “I’m a football coach. This defensive backfield coach for The Buccaneers fired is what I do, it’s who I am,” four seasons. Morris on Jan. 2. Morris told the Tampa Bay Times, which reported his hiring Thursday. Morris will be reunited ROAD SHOW ESTATE BUYERS; 9.347"; 3"; Black; 1/6,13,20,27; 0 0 0 1 5 6 4 2 with general manager Bruce Get the paper
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Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 www.newssun.com Magic hang on to best Blazers Streaks, boys and girls, Continued from 1B 3-point shooting teams in close but no cigar the league, made 6 of 8 in Continued from 1B Wiley, six from Ancrum and “We played pretty well for the first quarter alone as five from Rose. 38 minutes, and then we they built a 36-22 lead. in late November and then were just awful against the “They got off to a fast came oh so close in a 39-38 Sebring looked for more presses and the traps, and start, and at that point you loss last Friday night. signs of improvement the high pick and roll at the have to play almost perfect And in match-ups against Thursday when they faced end,” Orlando coach Stan to win the game,” Crawford Kathleen, a 22-point loss in district-leading Winter Van Gundy said. said. December turned into a Haven. The Magic (7-3) made 16 Orlando went on to lead seven-point margin last The Sebring boys, similar- of 27 3-point attempts, a by 20 points before the Thursday. ly, view the pre-district season high. break, but Portland closed to “We’re close,” Lee said. schedule more as practice for By the end of the third 57-47 on Gerald Wallace’s “The hard work, hustle and when their real season begins quarter, all of Orlando’s layup with a minute left and effort is there. Our defense against district opponents. starters were in double fig- the Blazers trailed 62-50 at has gotten much better, but But while they pushed ures. the break. offensively we need to han- front-running Winter Haven Redick finished with 17 The Magic made 11 of 18 dle the ball better. At times last Friday, they fell short, points off the bench for 3-point attempts in the half, we’ll run the offense just and did the same Tuesday in Orlando. and shot 63 percent overall right and get good looks, but a 49-46 loss at Kathleen, to Turkoglu, Jameer Nelson from the field. sometimes it will get a little fall to 0-2 in district play. and Ryan Anderson each had Howard’s slam dunk mid- too fast and it gets a little 16. way through the third quar- hectic.” But the team will have its’ Crawford had 24 points ter gave the Magic their Patton had a game-high 17 chances in the coming weeks, off the bench for the Blazers biggest margin of the game with four three-pointers, and with a Winter Haven rematch (7-3), who had won all six of at 81-58. Johnson added eight for the tonight, a first meeting with their previous games at “When we are focused we Braves. Lake Gibson next Friday and home this season, including are a good team,” Nelson Mann lead the Streaks games against Kathleen and a 105-97 victory over the said. “We were focused with 9, followed by 8 from Gibson the following week. Los Angeles Clippers on tonight for 38 minutes.” Tuesday night. The Blazers closed to 90- But the victory may have 80 on Wallace’s 3-pointer MCT photo cost them energy-wise with 8:01 left in the game. Hedo Turkoglu and the Magic had just enough to outlast against the Magic. Portland inched closer the Portland Trailblazers Wednesday night. The Blazers allowed when Matthews made a 3- Orlando to open the game pointer and Wallace hit a Quentin Richardson, out the first half. ... Orlando just with an easy 8-0 run, which pair of free throws to close with a sprained left ankle, missed besting the Trail included three straight to 96-89 with 3:56 to go. could return on Monday Blazers’ record for most 3- layups and a dunk by Orlando was well-rested, when the Magic visits the pointers made in a half by an Richardson. having not played since a Knicks. Richardson, averag- opponent. Milwaukee made The Magic pushed the 104-97 victory at ing 2.3 points and 2.0 12 against Portland in lead to 26-15 late in the first Sacramento on Sunday. rebounds a game, has missed January 2001. ... The Magic quarter after Chris Duhon’s Aldridge finished with 23 three games. ... Crawford made nine of 19 free throws, 3-pointer. for Portland. extended his NBA record for a season-low 47.4 per- Orlando, one of the best NOTES: Magic forward with his 34th 4-point play in cent.
Clippers outlast Heat 95-89 in overtime
By BETH HARRIS ask for,” James said. “So we can be Associated Press satisfied. I mean, you don’t like to LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles lose, but we’re not going to hang our Clippers couldn’t hit a basket in the heads about this one.” final four minutes of regulation. With the Clippers trailing 84-83, The Miami Heat could barely make Billups got fouled by James on a 3- free throws. pointer with 27 seconds left in regula- Two tired teams coming off road tion and made all three free throws. losses the night before staggered into The Clippers finished 17 of 23 from overtime. the line. Then the Clippers took over. The Heat won two video reviews in They outscored Miami 9-3 in the the final 16 seconds of regulation, but extra session and earned the biggest they failed to make a field goal in the win of their young season, 95-89 final 7:32. Wednesday night. “A lot of times we were able to get “It’s good to get a win and get it by LeBron to the rim and that’s what we grinding it out,” said Blake Griffin, wanted,” Wade said. “It’s not always who had 20 points and 12 rebounds. going to go in, but we can leave here Their next test against one of the with our heads up high, knowing that league’s power teams comes Saturday we stuck to our game plan. We just did- against the Lakers. MCT photo n’t get the win.” Chris Paul had 27 points, 11 assists Clippers guard Chris Paul tries to Neither team led by more than three News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE muscle the ball away from Miami’s and one turnover in nearly 45 minutes, points in a physical fourth quarter that Jazmin House goes up for two Tuesday in Sebring’s close Norris Cole Wednesday night. loss to Lake Gibson. Caron Butler added 20 points, and featured Wade knocking Paul to the Chauncey Billups had 12 for the court and Norris Cole and Mo Clippers, 9-2 against Miami at home from the line, with James accounting Williams colliding. since 2001-02. for eight of their 14 misses. “There’s a lot of guys out there that, MUSSELMAN APPLIANCES; 3.639"; 4"; Black; DeAndre Jordan had 11 rebounds “I’ve been shooting the ball particu- if you look at them, they like to lift a sports; 0 0 0 1 5 6 5 2 and six blocked shots to set the tone larly well from the free throw line, but lot of weights, so it is going to be phys- defensively. tonight I didn’t make enough. So I put ical,” James said. “These are two “They didn’t surprise us,” said Heat our free throw shooting on me,” he teams that have high hopes, so when coach Erik Spoelstra, who got ejected said. “It’s kind of a rhythm when it that kind of clash happens, it’s going to with 5 seconds left. “We have great trickles down to everybody else, so be physical.” respect for them. I’ve got to concentrate a little more and Notes: The Clippers went 1-1 in “That was great compelling playoff knock them down when I get fouled.” their first back-to-back of the short- basketball in early January.” Wade added, “We haven’t missed ened season. ... The Heat are 5-3 in LeBron James had 23 points and 13 this many free throws on this team, four back-to-back sets. ... Paul evened rebounds for the 200th double-double probably ever.” his career rivalry with good friend of his career, Mario Chalmers added 18 The Clippers’ shooting nearly let James at six wins apiece. “We hate to points, Dwyane Wade 17 and Chris them down in the final 4 minutes of lose to each other,” Paul said. ... The Bosh had 16 points and 11 rebounds regulation when they missed on seven game drew a standing room only crowd for the Heat, who have lost their last straight possessions, but were bailed of 19,341. The Clippers have sold out four games against the Clippers at out by Miami’s own problems. all five of their home games and 17 Staples Center. The Clippers led by two with 27 sec- straight dating to last season. ... Celebs “They are a good team, they are a onds left in regulation before James attending included Rihanna, Chris really good team,” Bosh said. “They tied it 86 on a free throw. Rock, Billy Crystal, Sinbad, Gabrielle are going to have some battles and The Clippers called their final time- Union, and former Los Angeles Angels adversity is going to come. We’ll see out and Paul dribbled around with teammates Jered Weaver and John how they handle it and just keep play- James hounding him before putting up Lackey. ing.” a shot that missed as time expired, Union is The Heat were coming off an over- forcing the Heat to the third overtime Wade’s girl- E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; com p/u; 0 0 0 1 5 8 5 3 time loss to Golden State, while the of their trip. friend. Clippers had lost at Portland a night “We defended and gave ourselves a earlier. chance to win, and that’s all you can In overtime, James, Bosh and Wade missed on a com- bined seven shots. SPRINGLAKE GOLF RESORT* NEW; 3.639"; 3"; Black; Miami’s Big Three strug- 12/30/11; Jan 2012; 0 0 0 1 5 3 9 7 gled in the fourth quarter, as well, combining to go 3 for 8. 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By MIKE STOBBE don’t see it as a sign of a men, people who have been AP Medical Writer serious drinking problem. to college, and those with ATLANTA — College-age Indeed, experts say fewer incomes of $75,000 or more. drinkers average nine drinks than 20 percent of binge —Only about 4 percent of when they get drunk, gov- drinkers would be medically people 65 and older binge ernment health officials said diagnosed as alcoholics. drink, far fewer than adults Tuesday. But health officials say in other age groups. But they That surprising statistic is binge drinking accounts for do it more often — five part of a new report high- more than 40,000 deaths times a month, on average. lighting the dangers of binge each year. It contributes to Younger adults average clos- drinking, which usually problems like violence and er to four episodes per means four to five drinks at drunk-driving accidents and month. a time. longer-term issues like can- —The upper Midwest con- Overall, about 1 in 6 U.S. cer, heart disease and liver tinues to report the highest adults surveyed said they failure. prevalence of binge drink- had binged on alcohol at It is possible that a round ing. Wisconsin topped the least once in the previous of binge drinking could lead list in 2010 with nearly 26 month, though it was more to acute alcohol poisoning. percent of adults saying they than 1 in 4 for those ages 18 But how many drinks at one had at least one binge drink- to 34. sitting could kill you ing episode in the previous And that’s likely an under- depends on many factors, month. West Virginia, at just estimate: Alcohol sales fig- MCT Football fans drink beer out of funnels during a tailgate party before a Wisconsin game. including how big you are, under 11 percent, was at the ures suggest people are buy- what you consumed and how other end of the spectrum. ing a lot more alcohol than quickly you did it. they say they are consuming. they had at one time. Binge drinking may be ‘I know this Other findings of the Online: CDC report: Health officials estimate that Binge drinking is general- considered socially accept- report: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/ about half of the beer, wine sounds ly defined as four drinks for able — to many, a fun night —Binge drinking contin- A cocktail content calculator: and liquor consumed in the women and five for men in a out at the bar. And many astounding, but I ues to be most common in http://bit.ly/dBPYre United States by adults each period of a few hours. Binge year is downed during binge think the numbers drinkers ages 18 to 24 drinking. we’re reporting reported nine drinks, or one “I know this sounds more than the national aver- BEST HEARING CENTER; 5.542"; 3"; Black; healthy living; 0 0 0 1 5 6 4 5 astounding, but I think the are really an age of eight drinks. numbers we’re reporting are underestimate.’ But those numbers are really an underestimate,” likely averages for all said Dr. Robert Brewer, who DR. ROBERT BREWER episodes of binge drinking, leads the alcohol program at CDC Brewer said, citing other the Centers for Disease studies. Control and Prevention. adults. They were asked The number of drinks per The CDC report is based about their alcohol drinking binge went down with age, on telephone surveys last in the past month, including to less than six for those year of more than 450,000 the largest number of drinks ages 65 and older. GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE…
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Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 www.newssun.com HEALTHY LIVING First lady Chai tea has tackling impressive medical health benefits treatment Dear Pharmacist: I can’t give up sodas. I’ve been downing them daily since for vets childhood, but I know they’re bad for me. Can you By JULIE PACE suggest a healthier drink Associated Press that’s still sweet but has WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama fewer calories? has gotten a new commitment from — R.L., Plantation medical schools to boost training and Answer: I posted recipes Dear Pharmacist research for the treatment of veterans for natural healthy soda at Suzy Cohen with post-traumatic stress disorder and my website, so today I’m other mental health injuries. going to tell you to try chai! breaking fevers. Saffron, one The initiative is part of the first MCT In China, Russia and India, of my favorite spices ever, is lady's Joining Forces campaign, which Michelle Obama addresses soldiers Wednesday in Fort Bragg, N.C. the word “chai” simply a powerful immune and focuses on issues affecting veterans means “tea.” mood booster. Anise helps and their families. In America, not too long with coughs and is a diges- Mrs. Obama announced the commit- source of shame or weakness. “This is a long-term issue for the ago, some clever marketing tive aid, no surprise there. ment from more than 100 medical The Defense Department estimates nation,” said Brad Cooper, the execu- folks decided to use the See the pattern? schools during an appearance that nearly 213,000 military personnel tive director of Joining Forces. word for a special blend Chai contains healthy Wednesday at Virginia Commonwealth have suffered traumatic brain injuries There is no new funding associated containing aromatic spices spices that help you digest University in Richmond. in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2000. with the initiative, and medical schools native to India, and now you meals, that’s why you should The schools are agreeing to step up An earlier report by the Rand Corp. will make their own decisions about can find chai drinks every- replace your after-dinner training for medical students in how to think tank estimated that 300,000 vet- how to integrate more training and where. Yay. Frangelico with chai. treat PTSD and traumatic brain injury, erans of both conflicts suffered post- research into PTSD and traumatic brain Even when you order Sam buys Bhakti Chai, increase research into the conditions traumatic stress disorder or major injury into their curriculum. “Masala” chai in cafes or and mixes this with frothed and share new information and best depression. Fewer than half had sought The first lady also headlined Indian restaurants, you’re vanilla almond milk for a practices. treatment for PTSD over the preceding fundraisers in Richmond and getting way less sugar than delicious chai latte that I Mrs. Obama emphasized that while year and nearly 60 percent of those Charlottesville, Va., on Wednesday to what you’d get in a soda, a crave when it’s snowing or most troops come home from combat reporting a probable brain injury raise money for the Democratic couple of teaspoons versus right after a big dinner. with few or no mental health issues, weren't evaluated by a physician for National Committee and President nine or 10, which is typical And don’t think chai is those who do should not see it as a one. Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. for non-diet soda pop. just for the winter months. If If you learn to make your you’ve never tried iced chai, own chai at home, you can or chai smoothies you’re in substitute stevia, agave or for a treat. honey as your sweetener, No matter how you drink Sebring doctor offers no-scar and it’s still going to offer it, chai is still better for you grand health benefits. than soda because it offers I’m a huge tea fanatic impressive health benefits, surgery for heartburn myself, and chai is one of and being low in sugar, it’s my favorites along with easy on your waistline. matcha, tulsi and rooibos. Special to the News-Sun Dr. Lackey is the first “In addition recent stud- satisfied with their current Suzy Cohen is a registered phar- Chai starts with black tea, a SEBRING – Tens of mil- specialist in the Highlands ies have shown that long treatment therapy, TIF macist and the author of ‘The lions of Americans suffer County to be trained on the term use of PPIs can lead to offers an excellent alterna- powerful antioxidant which 24-Hour Pharmacist’ and ‘Real with daily heartburn or TIF procedure. inadequate absorption of tive. has anti-cancer compounds Solutions.’ For more informa- other symptoms of reflux “The TIF procedure can minerals such as calcium “Recent studies show that in and of itself. tion, visit www. such as regurgitation, significantly improve quali- and can result in bone frac- TIF can reduce patients’ The individual spices that DearPharmacist. com. This chronic cough, hoarseness ty of life for our patients,” tures. After the TIF proce- dependency on medications make up chai are also medi- information is not intended to and dental erosions. Until said Dr. Lackey. dure, clinical trials show with 79 percent of patients cinally active: treat, diagnose or cure your con- recently these people faced “Gastroesophageal Reflux that most patients can eat remaining off their daily — Cinnamon: Several dition. either lifetime of daily med- Disease (GERD) is an and drink foods they avoid- medications after two years recent studies confirm cin- ications, and often incom- anatomical problem which ed for many years. eflux no and experiencing a dramatic namon’s ability to control plete resolution of their needs an anatomical solu- longer impacts their life improvement in their quali- blood sugar. It’s sold in oral symptoms, or the risks of tion. Reflux medication like like it previously did.” ty of life,” said Dr. Lackey. supplement form just for GROVES AT VICTORIA invasive surgery. 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ROTMAN, DARRIN; AP Medical Writer First time since 1965 past decade was 13th, in And when clove oil is 1.736"; 3"; Black; ATLANTA — For the first — The infant mortality stroke, chronic lower respi- 2001, and that was due in applied topically, it almost healthy living; time in 45 years, homicide rate dropped to an all-time ratory diseases, accidents, part to the 9/11 attacks. instantly relieves toothache 0 0 0 1 5 6 5 4 low of 6.14 deaths per 1,000 flu/pneumonia and blood has fallen off the list of the Murder rates have been pain. births in 2010. It was 6.39 infections. nation’s top 15 causes of decline in recent years in — Cardamom: This the year before. But death rates increased death, government health New York City, Detroit, antioxidant spice contains — U.S. life expectancy for Alzheimer’s disease, officials said Wednesday. Washington and other major anti-cancer compounds, and for a child born in 2010 was which is the nation’s sixth- Murder dropped enough cities. It was long thought it has well-known aphrodisi- about 78 years and 8 leading killer, for kidney in 2010 that it was overtaken that violent crime increased ac power. Good for urinary months, up about a little disease (No. 8), chronic at No. 15 by a respiratory in a troubled economy, and infections, clarity of mind, more than one month from liver disease and cirrhosis illness called pneumonitis that is what happened in the heartburn, bloating and bad life expectancy for 2009. (No. 12), Parkinson’s dis- that is seen mainly in people 1970s. But criminologists breath. — Heart disease and can- ease (No. 14) and pneumoni- 75 and older. have had difficulty explain- There are thousands of cer remain the top killers, tis. This is the first time since ing the recent declines, and chai recipes. Some include accounting for nearly half Homicide has historically 1965 that homicide failed to some have simply chalked it fennel which is good for the nation’s more than 2.4 ranked fairly low on the list. make the list, according to up to good police work. menopausal problems and the Centers for Disease million deaths in 2010. But Control and Prevention. the death rates from them continued to decline. The CDC’s latest annual POSITIVE MEDICAL TRANSPORT; 3.639"; 3"; Black; Deaths rates for five other report on deaths contained healthy living; 0 0 0 1 5 6 5 0 LAMPE & KEIFFER; 3.639"; 4"; Black; healthy liv- leading causes of death also several nuggets of good ing; 0 0 0 1 5 6 4 3 dropped in 2010, including news:
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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 Page 7B RELIGION Atonement Lutheran “The Lord is my strength Ditchfield Family Singers in concert Jan. 27 Anna Coley. Communion Church, ELCA and song, and is become my will be served. salvation...shall not die but Greeting the congregation SEBRING — This Sunday live, and declare the works will be Paul and Sharon is the Second Sunday after of the Lord.” Wiseman. Epiphany. The Sunday wor- The church is at 146 N. Helping us to celebrate ship service with Franklin Street. Laity Sunday is Alice Communion will be led by Wright, whose sermon is Deacon David Thoresen. Christian Training titled, “From Darkness Into Lector/Assistant will be Ron Church Light,” with Scripture from Fitzpatrick. Ephesians 2:8-10. Bible study will resume SEBRING — Rev. Linda For more information, call Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. with M. Downing will bring the 385-0352. The church is at Sharon Palmer as leader. message titled “Witnesses of 510 Poinsettia Ave. Agape dinner with pot Truth: Part 8” at the Sunday roast and moose roast with morning service. The First Presbyterian coffee provided will be at 5 Wednesday night Bible study Church of Avon Park p.m. on Jan. 22. Please bring is studying the Gospel of a dish to pass such as salad John. AVON PARK — On or dessert. Informal worship Sunday morning, Pastor Bob service with Communion Eastside Christian Johnson’s sermon is entitled follows. Everyone welcome. Church “Singleness and Calling” based on I Corinthians 7:25- Avon Park Church of LAKE PLACID — 39. Christ Sunday morning at 10:15 The choir’s introit will be a.m. there will be a very spe- “The Lord, He is God” and AVON PARK — The cial Yellow Ribbon Rally. Courtesy photo the anthem will be “Be Thou Everyone is invited to hear the Ditchfield Family Singers in concert in the Tabernacle at Sunday morning message Presented by Cecil Todd, My Vision.” will be delivered by Frank founder and president of Avon Park Camp, across from Walmart, on Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. There is no direct charge for the concert, but an offering will be received. The Ditchfield Family of Sarasota Sunday School is avail- Parker. The Lord’s Supper is Revival Fires Ministry, the have been performing for 15 years and will be sharing a wide variety of music, from tradi- able for all ages. The adult served every Sunday. rally is dedicated to celebrat- tional hymns to contemporary songs of praise, with solos, duets, trios, quartets, and the Sunday school class is con- The Sunday evening serv- ing our freedoms, supporting full-family ensemble. tinuing their study of David ice will be adevotional with our troops who are valiantly in II Samuel 19 in which a finger food fellowship to serving our country in Iraq, Emmanuel United David returns to Jerusalem. follow. honoring our veterans and in good condition for resale. which God prepared in Wendy Garcia is teaching There will be a dinner at a providing Bibles for our sol- Church of Christ Overstocked items are advance for us to do.” Are the youth class and their les- local restaurant for all mem- diers deployed to Iraq. offered at half-price one you prepared to do good as SEBRING — The Rev. sons discuss how the Bible bers and their guests on Revival Fires Ministry has week each month. Surplus God would have for you to George Miller will deliver applies to life today. Tuesday evening. assisted in the Bible distri- items are also donated to do? the Sunday morning sermon, The Combined 50th Avon Park Church of bution program for our other needy people and Sunday, Jan. 29, the “The Lord Calls,” with Anniversary Committee will Christ is at 200 S. Forest troops during the past four organizations. This week a church will be viewing the Scripture taken from I meet at 2 p.m. The Women’s Ave. For information call years. During this time more shipment is going to the newly released movie Samuel 3:1-20. Ministries Executive Board 453-4692. than 100,000 Bibles have eastern area of the Navajo “Courageous” at 6 p.m. No The church is 1.7 miles will meet at 4 p.m. been provided to our soldiers Nation. Help is available to admission will be charged. If west of U.S. 27 on County On Monday, Jan. 16, the Christ Lutheran by Revival Fires. The min- individuals who come to the you would like a ticket call Road 634 (Hammock Road). church office will be closed. istry provided 50,000 Bibles Thrift Shop with an emer- the church office during the Church - LCMS Call 471-1999 or visit The Crafty Ladies will meet during Desert Storm. gency need. week, Monday through sebringemmanuelucc.com/. and the choir will practice. SEBRING — This Sunday After the rally will be the Faith’s Closet/Thrift Shop Thursday from 8 p.m. until 3 Wednesday Bible study, morning, Pastor Scott monthly potluck. Then, to Faith Lutheran hours are: Tuesday through p.m. entitled “The Basics of the McLean will be preaching a round out the day, members Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; First Christian Church of Church Faith,” will be led by Pastor sermon entitled “What Will will head over to the Lake Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. For Avon Park is at 1016 W. Bob Johnson. The Family You Do with the Body?” Placid Care Center for the more information, call 385- Camphor St. (behind the SEBRING — This Sunday Potluck will be at 6 p.m. The church is at 1320 monthly Worship Service in 2782. Wachovia Bank). Call 453- morning, the church cele- Rev. Tim Ostuerlund will C.R. 64, east the Avon Park the Alzheimer’s unit at 1:30. 5334 or email firstchris- brates Second Sunday after speak on his trips to China. High School. For more This Sunday there will be First Christian [email protected]/.n. Epiphany. Pastor Gary The church is at 215 E. information, call 471-2663 a special presentation by The church website is Kindle’s will be delivering Church of Avon Park Circle St. Call 453-3242. or search the Internet for Jose Maldonado from www.firstchristianap.com/. his sermon entitled “A christlutheranavonpark.org/. Christian Financial AVON PARK — “Created Second Time” from Jonah First Presbyterian Resources. Due to the By God To Do Good” is this First Christian 3:1-5, 10. Christian Science potluck, the Agape Cafe will week’s Sunday morning ser- Church of Lake Open Prayer Time is Church (Disciples of be closed this week. mon that Pastor Greg Ratliff Placid Church Tuesday night and Christ) Eastside Christian Church will be delivering with Wednesday Bible study is on LAKE PLACID — Pastor SEBRING — The lesson is at 101 Peace Avenue in Ephesians 2:10 as the SEBRING — At the the book of John. Ray Cameron of First sermon on Sunday morning Lake Placid, two miles east Scripture: “For we are God’s Lord’s Table this Sunday Faith’s Closet/Thrift Shop Presbyterian Church, 117 N. is titled “Life.” The keynote of U.S. 27 on C.R 621. Call handiwork, created in Christ morning will be Howard offers donated items that are is from Psalms 118:14,17, 465-7065. Jesus to do good works, Lewis, Diane Beidler and Continued on page 8B
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Page 8B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 www.newssun.com RELIGION Continued from page 7B downtown at 126 South Pine St. and Flossi Moore singing “God, Remnant” is taken from Genesis 45 of Philippians in the Sunday morn- Oak Ave., Lake Placid, will contin- The website is www.sebringfirs- Shed His Grace On Us.” (King James Version). Pastor Jim ing worship service. Children’s ue a four-week sermon series, tumc.com/. Tuesday night adult Bible study Scaggs will bring the Sunday church and a nursery are available. “Forgiveness Myths.” Christians is “Evolution, Creation, the Big morning and evening worship mes- He will speak on, “The Profit of know that forgiveness is not Grace Pointe Church Theory” taught by Pastor Ted sages. Doctrine” evening worship service. optional. We cannot stand before a Moore. The Wednesday evening service SEBRING — Grace Pointe The church is at 379 S. holy God without forgiveness. And Wednesday young adult and chil- will be praise, prayer and bible Church is at 200 Lark Ave. in the Commerce Ave. Call 385-0752. forgiven people are called to for- dren’s programs are taught by study, continuing in I Corinthians Sebring Hills Association give. George Kelly, Amanda and Jon 1. Clubhouse. Armentrout and Toby Cribbs. It Spring Lake United First Presbyterian Tuesday in Home Bible Study features a free meal. St. John United Methodist Church Pastor Zimmer starts a new series Church of Sebring The church is at 2705 Alternate Methodist Church Unveiling New Testament Route 17 South in Sebring (behind SEBRING — Spring Lake Mysteries. The word mystery is SEBRING — “Christian Publix). Call 314-9693. SEBRING — “Faith: Eyes to United Methodist Church is at used 21 times in the New Conflict” is the title of Sunday See the Unseen” with biblical ref- 8170 Cozumel Lane. Rev. Clyde Testament. This new study will morning’s sermon, with Scripture Memorial United erence from Hebrews 11:1-3 will Weaver’s Sunday morning sermon unveil the truths that lie behind the taken from Matthew 3:1-12 and Methodist Church be the message at all three Sunday will be “Having Gifts, Use Them.” mysteries. For the kids, Bible study Galatians 5:16-23. services. Director of Christian Potluck follows the service. and crafts. Youth Group meets Tuesday LAKE PLACID — Pastor Fred Education David Averill will be Sunday, the River renewal ser- afternoon for middle school and Ball will preach at the Heritage preaching. Boy Scouts meet at 7 The Way Church mon series continues with “Making high school students in the fellow- Worship Service and the p.m. Monday. Nursery is provided the Wilderness a Pasture.” ship hall for Bible study, sport Celebration Service in the at all services. SEBRING — Pastor Reinhold activities, homework time and din- Visit www.gracepointemi- Sanctuary. Buxbaum’s Sunday morning mes- ner. nistries.net/. Call (863) 658-2534. Pastor Jerry McCauley will Spring Lake Presbyterian sage will be “The New Covenant.” Thursday will be the Bonclarken preach at the New Song Church The Lord’s Supper will be Gift Workshop, 9:30 a.m. Heartland Christian Contemporary Worship Service in observed. Church Rob Reynolds Hall on the subject SEBRING — “What is the The Difference Makers Youth First United Methodist “Glorious Victory In 2012.” The Church?” is the title of Sunday meet Sunday and Wednesday SEBRING — Pastor Ted Worship Praise Band will lead the Church of Sebring morning’s sermon given by the evenings. Moore’s sermon this Sunday will service The Church is at 500 Kent Rev. Don Davis. Scripture will be The Way Church is at 1005 SEBRING — The Rev. A.C. be “If You Are Religious” with Ave. Call 465-2422. taken from I Corinthians 12:27-31 Bryant will bring the message at Scripture from James 1:22-27. North Ridgewood Drive. Church and 13:1-13. all three services this Sunday Communion is offered during the Parkway Free Will phone is 471-6140 and the pastor’s cell is 273-3674. morning: “Peter Meets Cornelius” service weekly. Baptist Church Southside Baptist Church from Acts 10:23-43. The service will also include the For church information and the Call the church office for infor- Heartland Singers singing “I SEBRING — The Sunday morn- SEBRING — The Rev. David pastor’s messages go to www.the- mation at 385-5184. The church is Thirst” and Mary VanHooreweghe ing Bible lesson “Preserving a Altman will speak from the book waychurch.org/. PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow 6 weeks to 5 years old. Becky School, 9:45 a.m. for all ages; Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” advertisement in the News-Sun ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Gotsch, director. Call 385-4704. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; I Sebring Christian Church, CHURCH OF CHRIST that is published Friday and ship.org. I Florida Avenue Baptist Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Sunday. To find out more infor- I First Baptist Church of Avon Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; I Avon Park Church of Christ, mation on how to place a listing Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Park. Mailing address is 710 W. and Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. David Etherton, Youth Pastor. 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL in this directory, call the News- Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Scott King, Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Nursery available for all services. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. interim youth minister; and Joy Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. I Sunridge Baptist Church, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Loomis, music director. Regular Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 Sunday schedule: 9 a.m. Library 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 and Valerie, across from Florida service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities APOSTOLIC open; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, pas- night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by are available at every service. Bible 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 11 Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. tor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing I Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and Greater Faith Apostolic a.m. Children’s Church; Wednesday night programs for Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 Seasons, a men’s grief support Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake Wednesday schedule: 6 p.m. Bible children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. a.m.; and Sunday Evening Service, group, meets at 1:30 p.m. Placid, FL 33852. invites you to Study and Prayer; 6:30p.m. Adult I Independent Baptist Church, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Wednesdays. Alzheimers classes for all ages. Church phone: come worship with us in spirit and Choir Practice; 6:00 p.m. children’s 5704 County Road 17 South, Study, and Youth, 6:30 Caregivers Support Group meets 453-4692. truth at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. children’s Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday p.m.Nursery provided. For informa- at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, I Sebring Parkway Church of Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. mission groups. Call 453-6681 for School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, tion, call 382-3695. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. For information contact (239) 671- Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, details. Primera Mision Bautista, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Phone 382-6676. 0390. Pastor Travis Vanderford. Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park, Wednesday service, 7 p.m. I First Christian Church, 1016 would like to extend an invitation Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. Regular Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- CATHOLIC W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., Bible sion-minded, King James Bible 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the for you and your family to visit with ASSEMBLY OF GOD I Study; 11 a.m., Worship Service. Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone Our Lady of Grace Catholic Web at www.firstchristianap.com. us here at Sebring Parkway. Our Wednesday schedule: 7 p.m., Bible 655-1899. Bus transportation. Church, 595 East Main St., Avon I Christ Fellowship Church Our motto is “Jesus is First at First hours of service are: Sunday Bible study.I I Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas (Assembly of God), 2935 New Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship First Baptist Church of Lake 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil Life Way. Bearing His Name; Senior Minister; Bible School 9 Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine off of Miller at the west end of Lake Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Preaching His Doctrine; and a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- June) “Where the old fashion p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping studies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery way between Sebring and Lake gospel is preached.” Sunday and 10:30 a.m. in English. God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday provided for all events. Service, 7 p.m. Placid). Your place for family, School begins at 9:45 a.m.; Weekday mass at 8 a.m. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, I First Christian Church friends and faith. Sunday morning Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. (Disciples of Christ), 510 worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery Sunday Evening Service is at 6 Saturday. Religious Education CHURCH OF Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of is provided for both services with p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), NAZARENE Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the for grades K through 8th. 0924. Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- changing Bible Study for all ages church at 699-0671 for more infor- Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 I First Assembly of God, 4301 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. I starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor mation. p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights First Church of the Nazarene Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday Allen Altvater leads the youth in I grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday Maranatha Baptist Church School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, their quest to become more like 35 Maranatha Blvd., Wednesday. School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship (GARBC), 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east I St. Catherine Catholic Church, and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Thursday, Praise and Worship, Sunday: Sunday school begins at address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 33870, 385-0049; fax, 385-5169; 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, youth worship in the youth facility, a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 email, [email protected]; web- ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 and missions training for all chil- Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week p.m. site, www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. service at 6 p.m. Wednesday p.m. Phone 385-6431. dren. Call the church at 655-1524. service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily I First Baptist Church of Lake Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., José González, V.F., evening service is at 7 p.m. with Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald [email protected]; Parochial CHRISTIAN & special services for children and Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal Webber and Associate Pastors Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- BAPTIST adults. Special services once a Palm St., Lake Placid, FL 33852 Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), MISSIONARY I Avon Park Lakes Baptist (863) 465-3721, Website: Phone 382-4301. Rev. J. Peter Sheehan; Decons, ALLIANCE month for seniors (Prime Time) and Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., www.fbclp.com. Email: informa- I Parkway Free Will Baptist Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry and Ladies ministries. If you need any Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, [email protected]. Sunday services - Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. Parish I The Alliance Church of more information, call 453-4851. Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- Traditional Service 9 a.m., Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, I First Church of the Nazarene cally based. Sunday worship serv- Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. church where the “Son” always Monday-Friday. Masses – Daily Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Masses 8 a.m. and noon Monday- Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. Nursery facilities are available. Senior Sunday Night at 6 p.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. Weekend services: Sunday School meets at Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Wednesday Activities: Family din- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and Masses 4 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 5 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer ner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reser- Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Saturday Spanish Mass (Holy Worship Service meets at 10:30 worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. vations required). Prayer meeting, p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 Family Youth Center), 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are cen- Youth Intersections, and MaxKidz p.m. on the last Sunday of each a.m. Sunday, noon Sunday Sunday meets at 6 p.m. (off site); p.m. Classes for adult children and tered for all ages. Choir practice at Extreme meet at 6:15 p.m. The month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- Mass; 5 p.m. Sunday English Wednesday Prayer Gathering youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim 5 p.m. Sunday. Church phone: church is at 119 E. Royal Palm St., tor. Church phone: 382-3552. Family Mass (Holy Family Youth meets at 6 p.m. 452-6556. Lake Placid. For information, call Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated Center). Confession: every Taylor. I Bethany Baptist Church 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. with the National Association of Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. or first Friday (GARBC) We are located at the I First Baptist Church of Lorida Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. of the month 7:15-7:45 a.m., or by CHRISTIAN SCIENCE corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. I Sparta Road Baptist Church, appointment with any priest. CHURCHES OF route) in Avon Park. Join us Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. I St. James Catholic Church, I Christian Science Church, 146 Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- for all ages. Sunday worship serv- Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. CHRIST IN fee and doughnuts, followed with ices are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael morning worship and Sunday Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. Preschool care is provided at the Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening J. Cannon. Mass schedule: school. Testimonial meetings at CHRISTIAN UNION Sunday morning worship service 11 a.m. worship service. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - 4 p.m. each second and fourth begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening Wednesday evening Bible Study Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 Wednesday. A free public reading I Community Bible Church - worship service is at 6 p.m. On and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., provided. For information, call 382- a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 room/bookstore, located in the Churches of Christ in Christian Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen followed by adult choir rehearsal. 0869. a.m. December thru Easter - church, is open before and after Union, (Orange Blossom ministry and the Catylist class From September the AWANA I Southside Baptist Church Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., church services. The Bible and the Conference Center) 1400 C-17A (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult groups meet. First Lorida is the (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 Christian Science textbook, Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 “Place to discover God’s love.” For Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor. a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 ‘Science and Health with Key to North (truck route), Avon Park. p.m. For more information go to more information about the church Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy Presenting Jesus Christ as the www.bethanybaptistap.com or call or the ministries offered, call 655- a.m.; Morning Worship Service, a.m. are our only preachers. All are wel- answer for time and eternity. the church office at 863-452-1136. 1878. 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 come to come and partake of the Sunday morning worship service, I Faith Missionary Baptist I First Baptist Church, Sebring, p.m. Wednesday: Student ministry, comfort, guidance, support and Church, off State Road 17 North of 200 E. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 6:30 p.m.; Awana kindergarten CHRISTIAN healing found in the lesson-ser- 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; mons. Junior Church activities at same Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning David E. Richardson, senior pas- Adult Midweek Prayer and Bible I Eastside Christian Church, time for K-6 grade. Sunday School Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening tor; Rev. Joe Delph, associate pas- Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for under 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday tor, minister of youth and activities; age 3 is available at all services. 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 (Transportation available.) Sunday Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation and Rev. Nuno Norberto, associate Provisions for handicapped and on County Road 621), 465-7065. CHURCH OF evening praise and worship serv- available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. pastor, minister of music and senior hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385- Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. BRETHREN Phone 386-5055. adults. Group Bible Studies, 9:15 0752. Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening I Fellowship Baptist Church, a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; I Spring Lake Baptist Church, Worship Celebration with the I Church of the Brethren, 700 S. prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; “Where the Bible is Always Open.” Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. youth activities at 7 p.m. 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Pastor Richard Schermerhorn, a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 Wednesday night programs at the 7408 Valencia Road; 655-2610. Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. please come worship with us. Don a.m.; Wednesday: Evening ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” p.m. Phone 385-1597. p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: Mother’s Day Out for children age Lake Village II entrance. Sunday “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and 452-0088.
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Snapshots RELIGION GUIDELINES: The News-Sun publishes religion news on Fridays. he teaches organ and directs of Sebring’s fellowship hall, The Alleluia Ringers, 200 E. Center Ave., just off Special service for The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication in the following Friday’s paper. Concordia’s touring handbell the Dircle in downtown deaf choir. Dr. Behnke is also the Sebring. Submit items to the News-Sun’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; fax to 385- director of the Milwaukee This day event’s theme is SEBRING — A special 2453; send e-mail to [email protected]; or mail to Lifestyle Editor, News-Sun, Handbell Ensemble, a com- based on “A Word Fitly Sunday morning for all deaf, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870. For information, call 385-6155, ext. 516. munity handbell choir spon- Spoken ...” (Proverbs 25:11) and those interested in deaf sored by Concordia and is a must for moms, ministry will be held at 11 Bible done by Jimmie Butts role) and lunch (vegetable Sunday night service will University and comprised of grandmoms, teachers, nurses a.m. today at Faith of Avon Park. There will be beef soup, Italian sausages begin at 6 p.m. and the 14 auditioned members from and women in a nurturing Missionary Baptist Church. food, fellowship and fun at and sloppy joes). evening services Monday the Milwaukee metropolitan role. The program contains A missionary couple, Mike the party. Tickets are $4 through Friday will begin at area. He is also organist at praise and worship, book and Glenda Coupe, will each and can be purchased Rvivial at Bethel 7 p.m. Call 633-9294. Historic Trinity Evangelical. study, lunch, ministry net- explain their passion for the by contacting the church Baptist Lutheran Church in down- working and testimonies, Lord, the deaf and the geo- office at 453-5334. The Organ concert town Milwaukee where he panel discussion and prayer. graphical location of deadline is Wednesday. LAKE PLACID — Bethel planned Sunday plays on an 1878 Schuelke Program guests include Dominica. The church is at Baptist Church, 216 E. Park organ. Cindy Finch (local pastor’s 1708 LaGrange Ave. Garage sale is St., invites the public to LAKE PLACID — The A complete works listing wife, teacher, former house Saturday attend revival services Highlands County can be found online at Ladies Birthday parent in children’s home); beginning Sunday through Community is invited to an www.johnbehnke.com/. Helen Yates (pastor’s wife, Party set SEBRING — Spring Lake Friday. organ concert given by Dr. former Florida Baptist United Methodist Church at Guest speaker will be John Behnke at the First Women’s Winter Convention Women’s AVON PARK — The 8170 Cozumel Lane in Evangelist Dale Augiar and Presbyterian Church, Lake Event planned Missions and Ministries women of First Christian Sebring (one quarter mile guest singers will be Don Placid, 117 N. Oak Ave., on Department president, and Church of Avon Park would east of hardware store on and Carol Merritt from New Sunday starting at 4 p.m. SEBRING — The Orange regional consultant, Region like to invite all women to U.S. 98) will have its annual York. Treats will be served in our Blossom Baptist Association 5); Suzette Gibson (record- attend the annual Ladies garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 Evangelist Augiar wil be courtyard at 3:30 p.m. For is sponsoring a Women’s ing secretary, Florida Baptist Birthday Party at the church p.m. on Saturday. teaching the adult Bible more information, you may Winter Event, “A Word Fitly Convention Women’s at 1016 W Camphor St. on There will be pre-loved class Sunday morning and call 465-2742. Spoken...,” Saturday, Jan. Missions and Ministries Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1:30 treasures and a bake sale. preaching during the evan- Dr. John Behnke is 28. Registration is from Department, former regional p.m. They will be serving break- gelistic service. Professor of Music at 8:30-9 a.m. and the confer- consultant, Region 7); Mary The program will feature a fast (French toast and The Merritts will also be Concordia University in ence is from 9 a.m. to 2:45 drama of a female from the sausage and breakfast casse- singing at each hour service. Mequon, Wisconsin where p.m. at First Baptist Church Continued on page 10B PLACES TO WORSHIP I Christ Lutheran Church Avon I Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Sunday Celebration Service, choir, 3:15 p.m.; grades 6-12 hand- Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- EPISCOPAL Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Nursery and Children’s Church. bells, 3:15 p.m. Bible Counseling ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High 33872. Sunday: American Sign Weekly Classes, Christian available by appointment, 699- Sebring. For more information, visit I The Episcopal Church of the School. Sunday Divine Worship is Language: First Worship sermon, Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer 0132. Call the church office for the Web site www.salvationarmy- Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- songs signed first and second Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. more information about the classes sebring.com or call Major Bruce with Holy Communion. Coffee hour ebrated every week with traditional Worship services. First Worship Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior offered. Nursery is provided for Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. following services. Newcomers Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship minister transforming lives from babies and toddlers; while young welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to ordinary to extraordinary. children up to second grade have a [email protected] Web site: fee and refreshments follows wor- 2 years old) and Sunday school I The Way Church, 1005 N. special Children’s Church offered redeemeravon.com. The church is ship. Come worship and fellowship classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday during the worship service to help UNITED METHODIST at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park with us. For information call Pastor p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. school and worship service at 9 them grow in their spiritual knowl- I (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see Wednesday: Children ages 4 years a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- edge. First United Methodist Church, Boulevard, across from Wells christlutheranavonpark.org. through fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The I Spring Lake Presbyterian 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Dodge.) I Faith Lutheran Church – 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Way is a church family who gathers Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy for contemporary worship, teaching Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, McQuaid, associate pastor. Web of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Faith Child Development Center, site www.bfcsebring.com. Church ship. Come early and stay after for Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Contemporary Worship in the FLC Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy 385-3232. Rev. Gary Kindle, pas- office 385-1024. fellowship time. Child care and chil- second Thursday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek tor. Traditional Worship service, 8 I Calvary Church, 1825 dren’s church are provided. September through June. Board of and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. a.m. Sunday; Sunday Praise Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays Sunday School for all ages at 9 Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. 33872; 386-4900. An independent Way – A place for you. Office Monday of the month. Choir with Rick Heilig, youth director. Communion is served the first, third community church. Sunday morn- Phone:471-6140, Church Cell a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. rehearses at 7 p.m. each The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. and fifth Sunday of the month. ing worship, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Phone:381-6190. Email: theway Wednesday, September through service is broadcast over WITS service ends. Wednesday: Adult Sunday school and Bible classes: Bible study, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday [email protected]. Web site: April. Presbyterian Women meet at 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Worship service evening service, 6 p.m.; www.TheWayChurch.org 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the available at all services. always welcome. The Rev. Jim is broadcast at 8 a.m. on WITS Wednesday Prayer and Bible month. Organist: Richard Wedig. I Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- 1340 AM each Sunday. Study, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lester Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. First United Methodist Church, 7649, for more information. Educational opportunities include Osbeck. A small friendly church PRESBYTERIAN Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon I St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal weekly adult Bible studies. Faith’s waiting for your visit. [email protected], Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is I Christian Training Ministries I Covenant Presbyterian Church Web site, http://slpc.embarq James Weiss, Pastor, Sunday Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., space.com. School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson, Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. County Road 17 on Simpson Sebring, 33872-2113. A a.m. Bible study third Tuesday of Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., to noon Saturday. All are warmly Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 Congregation of the Presbyterian every month at 6 p.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday welcome in the Faily of Faith. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Church in America. Sunday morn- SEVENTH-DAY Shawl Ministry on the second and evening: Holy Communion with I Good Shepherd Lutheran p.m. A nursery and children’s ing worship: Informal service, 8 ADVENTIST fourth Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Healing Service, 6 p.m. Child care Church (AALC) American church are provided. The church is a.m.; traditional service, 10:30 for women who love God and cro- a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; I available at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 Association of Lutheran part of Christian International Avon Park Seventh-day cheting. Visit us at our church Web a.m. Sunday service. Come see Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, Ministries Network, a full gospel, evening service, 6:30 p.m. Adventist Church, 1410 West site: www.fumcap.org. what makes us different. Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, non-denominational ministry. Linda Wednesday evening Prayer Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: I Memorial United Methodist pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 M. Downing, minister, lindadown- Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- a.m. Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, [email protected], Sabbath ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, GRACE BRETHREN Nursery provided. Social activities: associate minister, caseydown 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Choir, Missions, Evangelism. [email protected]. Church phone: 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@stra- Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Phone 385-2346. 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm to.net; Web site: Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- I New Life Evangelical Lutheran forme.com www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. Community Service hours on assistant. Sunday schedule: 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a I Grace Bible Church, 4541 Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Congregation of the Evangelical Thunderbird Road, (second church 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, I First Presbyterian Church the first Sunday of each month. 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Worship services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid with the Wisconsin Evangelical 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Senior Pastor Paul Boling. Walker Service at 10:45 a.m.; New Song City” Children’s Ministry throughout Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 entrances on LaGrande), Avon Memorial Academy Christian worship service at 10:45 a.m. all services, and there are variosu Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. School offering education for Loving nursery care provided every other classes for teens, married a.m. For more information, call Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible The Rev. Robert Johnson is the kindergarten through 12th grades. Sunday morning. Middle School couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or Academy Adult Investigating Truth; pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; ALL ARE WELCOME. Website is Youth, 4 p.m.; High School Youth, studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day visit the Web site at www.newlife first and third Tuesday, Prayer Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; www.discoverjesus.org 5:30 p.m. We offer Christ-centered Care, Preschool and After-School sebring.com. Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 I Sebring Seventh-Day Sunday school classes, youth pro- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For I Resurrection Lutheran Church Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Adventist Church, 2106 N. State grams, Bible studies, book studies registration call: 385-3111). Check - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. us out on the Web at www.sebring- Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. College Ministry. p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Christian fellowship. Church grace.org. Grodzinski. Sunday service at 9:30 www.GBCconnected.org business meeting, 1 p.m. second Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- office, 465-2422 or www.memori- a.m. Sunday school will resume in I Highlands Community Church, Wednesday; Sarah Circle business ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. alumc.com. Lakeview Christian the fall. Coffee and fellowship hour a casual contemporary church, meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Community service: every Monday School, VPK to grade 5; 465-0313. INTERDENOMINATIONAL follow the service. Midweek meets at 3005 New Life Way. Women’s Ministries Combined 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. I St. John United Methodist Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, I World Harvest and Restoration ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World Be a part of a warm, caring church Pastor Amado Luzbet. Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. Ministries, (non-denominational) phone number is 453-6858. classes. Small groups meet family with traditional services, fol- Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. I 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Trinity Lutheran Church - throughout the week. Church lowing biblical truth. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult I 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. First Presbyterian Church, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Linhart. ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, THE CHURCH OF Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday LATTER DAY SAINTS and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; services. Phone 382-1736. prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: School director; and Noel Johnson, Lake Placid (at Lake Placid Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Tuesday: I The Church of Jesus Christ of W.H. Rogers. minister of youth and family life. Christian School), Pastor Juanita Grief Support Group, 1 p.m.; Youth Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand www.stjohnsebring.org I Worship schedule after Easter Folsom. Sunday morning service, Group (middle and high school), Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) Spring Lake United Methodist through December: Worship serv- 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Adult 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, LUTHERAN ice 9 a.m., and Education Hour, School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; Choir Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Nursery avail- Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- I Atonement Lutheran Church January through Easter: Worship information at www.juanitafolsom able during worship. Call the History Center (863) 382-1822. ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., ministries.com. church office for more information Sunday Services: Sacrament meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Education Hour 9:45 a.m. I Union Congregational Church, and other classes. Rev. Darrell A. Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, Traditional Service with Holy 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL Peer, pastor. Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Thursday. Church office phone: I third and fifth Sunday each month, Communion each first and third 33825. Sunday worship services First Presbyterian Church, Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- 655-0040. and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- Sunday. Non-Traditional Service are at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 ond and fourth Sunday of each each second, fourth and fifth the Millennium Church. Sunday Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: director. Worship service at 9:30 ices Wednesday evenings during We also offer a Saturday service at the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 UNITED CHURCH a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every Lent and Advent. Call church office 6 p.m. with Pastor Tiger Gullett in ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys OF CHRIST Sunday. Coffee hour on the first for additional Worship times and the Millennium Church. tional worship is at 8 and 9:30 a.m. and Girls, second and fourth and third Sunday of each month. special holiday services. Other Nursery/child care is available for in the sanctuary; contemporary Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. I Emmanuel United Church of Council meeting on the first activities and groups include: all services. Senior Pastor is Bill worship is at 11 a.m. Sunday Christ, Jesus didn’t reject people, Monday of month; Ladies Group Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web school classes for adults is at 9:15 neither do we. Join us for worship WELCA meets at noon second Men’s Fellowship Group, Small page at www.weareunion.org. All and 10:45 a.m. and for all ages, THE SALVATION every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Monday of month with lunch. Bring Group Bible Studies as scheduled; teachings are taken from the adults and children, at 9:45 a.m. in ARMY you’ll be embraced by a compas- a dish to pass. Church Vegetable Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Manufacturer’s Handbook - The the educational building. sionate congregation that is all- Garden Club meets as needed. Group activities (call for meeting Holy Bible. Come join us. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m., youth I The Salvation Army – Center Labyrinth Prayer Garden open times and dates). Visit us online at: I Unity Life Enrichment Centre, group (middle and high school), for Worship. Sunday: Sunday inclusive. We’re at the corner of seven days a week to congretation www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. new location, 10417 Orange and nursery and children’s ministry; School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- Hammock and Hope. Choir and and community. Like to sing? Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL 7 p.m., adult small group Bible ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; Come join the choir. Visitors always 33875; 471-1122; e-mail studies. Children/youth music min- and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible Bible studies throughout the week. welcome. Come grow with us. NON-DENOMINATIONAL [email protected]. Web site, istry (Thursday): grades 3-5 study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s 471-1999; sebringemmanuel Phone 385-0797. www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. chimes, 2:30 p.m.; grades 3-5 Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: ucc.com.
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Town and Country children are operating golf taken as they are on the first Sandwich meal is planned for Mobile Home Park carts illegally. Obedience to Monday of the month. Carol Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. On the menu Decision, vehicle rules applies to our Oldham and Barbara will be bean soup, chicken By Janet Day residents and all visitors or Broadbent will check them soup and ham salad sandwich- contractors entering the park. before the coffee in the es. Come and enjoy. SEBRING — With the We urge everyone to be vigi- library. Everyone is looking for- decisions Christmas/New Year celebra- lant and respect rules of the Peggy Sue read off all the ward to the Hobby Show that tions over, we now enter the park. birthdays but only Jim Hogan is planned for Sunday after- Perhaps we do not stop Florida winter season with Upcoming activities and Kay Weber stood up. We noon, Feb. 19. Tables are and think often, but every Guest frigid temperatures and our include: Park breakfast will sang “Happy Birthday” to going if you haven’t signed up decision has a consequence. Column lawns looking like a be 8-9 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. them with the help of a new yet, please do so. Heather Of course, we may not keep Halloween display dressed Frank Parker 14. Destination for a second pianist, Ruth Ann Walls. The Snoddy and Marilyn Cromer records of many of those with all kinds of weird protec- Ladies Luncheon on anniversary couples were are in charge of the show. decisions but the effects are where the effects cannot be tive covers on flowers and Wednesday, Jan. 25 will be Stephen and Nancy Matiarz Monday evening, Jan. 2, before us. Another sobering changed/reversed. Second, shrubs. Thankfully, wintery announced. All regular activi- and Ray and Shirley York. was the Homeowners thought is that the decisions there are bad choices that days are normally short lived ties are ongoing according to Our Sunshine Gal read the Association meeting. Prior to whether good or bad have we make than can be presuming our meteorologists previous schedules. Note our names of people in our park the meeting was the ice cream results. “Do not be reversed before the full are correct. It is, however, sad garbage pickup dates have who need our prayers and best social held from 6-7 p.m. On deceived, God is not effect takes place. to hear the destruction of been changed to Tuesday and wishes: Andy Anderson, Bob the agenda was to announce mocked; for whatever a David’s affair with tomato crops in such a short Fridays. Smith, Bub Dawson and the names of the people elect- man sows, that he will also Bathsheba resulted in time plus the expense growers Our annual park-wide yard Stephen Marziarz. Barbara ed to the Board that had taken reap.” (Galatians 6:7) deaths which could not be face with these freezes. sales will be held from 8 a.m. Myers has passed away, for- place earlier in the day. The Since we learn best by reversed but, thanks to We do say with pride how to 1 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. merly of this park. three elected were Vicki example, Almighty God God’s mercy, David could attractive our park looked, 28. Many folks have signed Former residents Jerry and Echelberry, Ed Cromer and through His Word has given be forgiven. (Psalm 51) The especially Christmas Eve. As up for this event so listen up, Joyce Springman were visit- Louis Wackershauser. It was us living examples of good thousands of Jews present we returned from church the Sebring! Refreshments and ing friends Pat and Bart Wahl the evening when all chairper- and bad choices and the on Pentecost were told “you view was so impressive with baked goods will be available and it was so good to see them sons make a report of their effects of each. We are able have taken by lawless the lighted luminaries and for purchase at the clubhouse at the coffee. Jerry and Joyce committees for the year. to learn from those who hands, have crucified, and decorative homes. One cannot starting 8 a.m. Wendy has used to lead the water exercis- Nella TenBroeke has again make decisions for selfish put to death” (Acts 2:23) help thinking, perhaps gate help and golf cart service es when they lived here. taken the job of arranging to interest contrasted to those Jesus, the Messiah. There Bethlehem appeared this way for those needing assistance. Monday afternoon line have the Tropical Harbor tele- who consider the effect on was an effect they could not to strangers entering the city Vehicles are not allowed into dancing classes started under phone directory printed on others; those who act with change but again by the those many years ago. We do the park but parking is avail- the direction of Helen Todd. Jan. 15. If you have a change unsettled convictions as amazing grace through thank John Haag (and able along Cooper Road. Even if you haven’t ever done of address or phone number, contrasted to others who Jesus and His death they helpers) for their efforts Welcome to all visitors; check it before, go and have a good please call Lynn in the office. have a fixed goal and pur- could be forgiven. (Acts organizing, placing, lighting out model homes and resales, time. Barbara Broadbent’s The Tropical Harbor Men’s pose; those who act rashly 2:36-41) and storing the containers for both of which are available. low aerobics class starts on Breakfast Group goes out to matched against those who Naaman made the deci- another year. Also, thank you “The Diary of Anne Frank” Wednesday and Friday. Grace eat the first Tuesday of each stop and think of the conse- sion to keep his leprosy to Wendy Johnson for organ- is the current production of Becker’s exercise class on month at 8 a.m. Up to now quences on self and others. when he refused to obey the izing the Christmas Eve party Highlands Little Theatre Tuesday and Thursday, come they’ve been going to the Achan’s decision to see, simple instructions of which approximately 50 folks showing Jan. 13-29. Of par- and lose those pounds that Family Restaurant. covet, and take (Joshua Jehovah God. After some enjoyed. Kudos to all. ticular interest, our own Allan you put on over the holidays. People ask me about my 7:20,21) was selfish and did persuasion from his ser- Welcome back to Gail Grossman is directing and The Harbor Lites Book granddaughter, Chantel not consider the effect on vants, he reversed his Friesen, one of our newer res- Linda, his wife, has a leading Group will meet Jan. 19 at White, the archaeologist. others, whereas Esther choice and was cleansed. (2 idents; Gary Amell and Alan role. Allan and Linda are Paula Bannister’s home. We Thank you. At present, she is based her decision “If I per- Kings 5:1-14) The younger Roberts; Paul Demler and active participants of the will be discussing the book, not on a dig in a foreign coun- ish, I perish” (Esther 4:16) son decided to ask the Mary Eggers. Also, welcome Little Theater but this is “Cutting for Stone” by try. wholly on how it would father for his portion of the to Calvin and Marjorie Cerda Allan’s first director role in a Abraham Verghese and She is finishing her Ph.D. at effect her nation of people. inheritance and when he who have purchased the for- number of years. Best wishes “Heaven is for Real” by Todd B.U. and has moved to South David’s rash decision with received it “wasted his pos- mer Dupree residence on to both! Burpo. Bend, Ind., to begin a position Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:2- sessions with prodigal liv- Woodbine. Calvin and Great news concerning The first dance of the sea- as a visiting researcher at the 5) effected many others ing.” (Luke 15:13) When he Marjorie are formerly from Crystal Trombley. Her sur- son is coming on Saturday, University of Notre Dame. tragically. Joseph’s decision was down with the swine, Claremont, N.H., but now gery went well and presuming Jan. 28. Larry Musgrave will She is working in the when faced with a familiar he woke up and realized he reside in North Carolina. Hal test results are acceptable, she be providing the music from Department of Anthropology situation (Genesis 39:7-9) had made a bad choice. Johnson will tell you we now and Larry will be traveling 7-10 p.m. The theme is the and setting up a paleoethnob- carefully considered the What is interesting about have five families from south soon. Needless to say, ’50s and ’60s, so dress otany laboratory to analyze consequences on others and his wake up call is that he Claremont wintering at Town they are anxious to be in accordingly if you can. the charred seeds from a therefore, made the right followed through with his and Country. Welcome to all Sebring and we are so thank- Eunice Brown held the 4,500-year-old archaeological choice. Samson’s life was promise made while in the recent “Snowbird” returnees. ful for the good news. Marian ladies coffee meeting on site in Jordan along the Dead adversely effected because “hog pen.” How often is Congratulations to Bill and Hibbard continues to recuper- Tuesday, Jan. 3. Carol Noel Sea. of his unsettled convictions this not the case? In a situa- Connie Mullen on Cooper ate well from knee surgery made the coffee. There were (Judges 16:15-17) but tion caused by wrong choic- Street, the January selection and is working very hard at 24 women present. Paula Woodhaven Estates Daniel’s fixed purpose and es, one will make all kinds for “Home of the Month” by her physical therapy. John Bannister and Carol Noel took goal safely guided him of promises to their Creator our managers. Enjoy the bridge Haag is recovering slowly it upon themselves to update through some difficult deci- or others to help them out honor and the $25 gift certifi- from near pneumonia plus is the first aid kit so it’s helpful Here are the bridge scores sions. (Daniel 1:8) Ananias of the mess, and when cate to a favorite restaurant. wearing a knee brace. My to those in need. Paula for this week: and Sapphira’s decision to things improve, many forget Election of officers was hubby, Chuck, is nearly back Bannister is already working Party Bridge: First: Doris lie/deceive (Acts 5:1-10) is the promises. held at the January to normal after a knee prob- on Relay for Life and told us Sorgen; Second: Sandra in sharp contrast to Homeowners Association lem for nearly a month. how things are progressing. s. Wickstrom; Third: Ray Krahn Barnabas’ choice to be open Frank Parker can be reached meeting on Jan. 2. Mark Sims Shirley Lowe had surgery on Judy Muise continues to Duplicate Bridge: First: and honest. (Acts 4:34-37) at [email protected]. was elected vice president; Tuesday, Jan. 10. We trust her hold Water Color Paint class- Laurie LaBerge and Jeanne Now, two facts regarding Guest columns are the opin- Bette Chapel re-elected as recuperation will go well. es in her home on Thursday Sisson; second: Ken Meyer decisions/choices: First, ion of the writer, not necessar- treasurer; Ron Ross voted Sincere sympathy is mornings and afternoons. and Ray Krahn; third: Pauline there are decisions we make ily those of the News-Sun into the trustee position. extended to Gary and Joyce The Military Soup and Biggerstaff and Dee Hayes. Completing the Home Glassbrook on the passing of Snapshots Owners Association Board is Gary’s mother on Jan. 2. She Hal Johnson, president; had been a Lake Placid resi- Continued from page 9B time of fellowship and Daphne Rigel, secretary; Ray dent since 1986. MCKINNEY SEWING; 3.639"; 8"; Black; 1/11,13; refreshments. Young, trustee. 0 0 0 1 5 7 6 5 Lou Hendry (pastor’s wife, Congratulations to Lee and New Life Anglican Sincere thanks to Bill Florida Baptist Shirley Lundgren on the birth Fellowship is a missionary Wyse, retiring vice Convention’s Sanctity of of a new great grandchild, fellowship out of Servants pPresident, after six years’ Human Life director with Aubrey Elise, to daughter of Christ Anglican Church service. Thank you also to Florida Baptist Children’s Michelle (and Aaron) in in Gainesville. The Rt. Rev. Ruth Lee for her service as Homes, former pregnancy Minnesota. Shirley has been Neil Lebhar, Bishop of the Trustee. Congratulations to care center director); and north for two weeks enjoying the new members and all offi- Pam Whitaker (director of Gulf Atlantic Diocese, has and assisting the family. cers for service and leader- Campus Ministries, Florida given the task of establish- January birthdays include ship. We realize the Board’s Baptist Children’s Homes, ing an orthodox Anglican Shirley Lowe, Carl Gibbons, job is not always easy but we Lakeland). presence in Highlands Helen and George do pray for guidance as they For registration form and County to Deacon Susan T. Dambrowitz, Julia make decisions relating to the tickets for lunch ($10 each Rhodes and her husband, Hennebery, Bill Mattson, park constituents. person), contact the Orange David W. Rhodes, both of Larry Garbert, Tom Thank you also to Daphne Blossom Baptist whom are local attorneys. Bogaczyk, Claudia McManus Rigel for completing the 2012 Association by e-mail at and Jerry Shipley. Town and Country directory. [email protected] or by Happening at Congratulations to all! Daphne’s role as secretary phone at 452-1282. Sebring Christian covers many facets and we Deadline for ticket pur- Tropical Church recognize her for accepting chase is Monday. Harbor Estates SEBRING — Tom these additions so graciously New Life Anglican Shelton will be in concert and willingly. We also appre- By Arlene Clouston 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at ciate Janet Johns for compil- Fellowship moving ing and printing the monthly Sebring Christian Church. LAKE PLACID — “Baby, to new location newsletter. Also to Michelle No cost for the concert, but it’s cold outside.” When you Johns for selling breakfast LAKE PLACID — New a love offering will be lose 40 degrees in one day, tickets monthly. Life Anglican Fellowship, accepted. you notice it. We covered up Steve Rainey, a Medicaid an orthodox Anglican Friday and Saturday, Jan. our outside flowers hoping to specialist, conducted an parish in the Gulf Atlantic 27-28 will be a Relay For get them safely through this informative seminar concern- Diocese of the Anglican Life Yard Sale from 8 a.m. cold spell. The cold wind was ing Seniors’ Asset and Family Church of North America, to 2 p.m. This year, the a blast from the past, if you Estate (SAVE) Planning at the is moving its place of wor- church is accepting dona- were walking or riding your clubhouse on Jan. 9. ship to the Lake Placid tions for the sale from the bicycle, it made you think of Steve has been in business Woman’s Club at 10 North public and all money for the northern winters that you for more than 20 years and is Main Avenue on Sunday. the sale will go directly to had left behind. considered by many to be one The fellowship has out- Relay for Life. Our emcee, Peggy Sue of the foremost authorities in grown its previous place of If you have items you Teague, greeted us on our first Medicaid planning. Thank worship at 370 East would like to donate to this Monday morning coffee in the you for sharing information Interlake Blvd. sale call the church office New Year, Jan. 2. Don and concerning this very impor- The worship service, at 382-6676. Ruth Ann Walls made the cof- tant subject. which is a blend of tradi- Sunday Jan. 29, Grace fee and furnished the dough- Our managers advise the 15 tional hymns and contem- Harmony is in concert 6:30 nuts. The reason for the mph speed limit is being vio- porary praise and worship p.m. No cost for the con- doughnuts, just because they lated by golf cart and vehicle songs, is held every Sunday cert, but a love offering wanted to. drivers alike. Also, underage morning, followed by a will be accepted. Blood pressure checks were
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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, January 13, 2012 Page 11B DIVERSIONS Sorority sisters who support paddling are behind the times
Dear Abby: I have been accepted to a school that’s the alma mater of several of my relatives. My moth- er, several aunts and other family members all belonged to one sorority at this college. They are urg- ing me to pledge there and uphold the family tradition. Dear Abby They say they had some If not, then pass on that of the best times of their sorority! lives as members of that sorority chapter. The mem- Dear Abby: My son is bers do well academically, chronologically 12 and the as the sorority insists on it. size of an adult, but emo- They made lifelong tionally he is age 5. He’s a friends, and their sorority moderately functioning contacts have been child with autism, ADHD extremely helpful personal- and behavioral issues. ly and professionally. PLEASE let people Although this chapter is know that just because they very exclusive and accepts can’t see a disability does only the best-of-the-best, I not mean there isn’t one. I will have no problems get- often get dirty looks and ting in, not only because of rude comments, and I am my academic record but extremely frustrated with also because I’m a “lega- MCT it. Being nice or ignoring it Dolly Parton (left) stars as G.G. Sparrow and Queen Latifah stars as Vi Rose Hill in ‘Joyful Noise.’ cy.” does no good. So what’s the problem? I know my son’s behav- This sorority chapter still ior can be childish, rude or uses the paddle. inappropriate at times. I ‘Joyful Noise’ never really sings Technically they don’t haze have been fighting this bat- — that is, have any initia- By CHRISTY LEMIRE is tapped to take over, rather directed the similarly musi- tle every day since he was tion stunts — but they do AP Movie Critic than the late director’s cal “Camp” and 2. I have seen every doctor use the paddle for discipli- If some incarnation of widow, G.G. Sparrow (Dolly and therapist available and “Bandslam,” jumps around nary purposes. “Glee” were to be developed Parton). Vi Rose is a modest, exhausted every resource I awkwardly between cat- When I mention my con- for the Christian conservative Christian nurse could find, and now we fights, performances and cerns about the paddling to Broadcasting Network, it raising her two teenage kids have either aged out or my surreptitious snuggle ses- my mother and aunts, they would probably look a lot on her own while her hus- son isn’t “bad enough” to sions between the two young say I should suck it up, as like “Joyful Noise.” band’s away serving in the be eligible. stars, both of whom can the advantages far out- You’ve got your squeaky- Army. G.G. is all sass and However, he is still diffi- really sing (Jordan has weigh the disadvantages. clean reworkings of pop big hair and folksy cult to handle, and I still appeared on Broadway in One of my aunts said she tunes from various decades, metaphors, usually involving need to buy groceries and “Bonnie and Clyde”). thinks the rules and disci- which are intended to please animals: “There’s always run errands. Sometimes Sometimes Graff veers wild- pline would be beneficial viewers of all ages; some Movie Review free cheese in the mousetrap, that parent you are giving for me because she consid- romance, although nothing but trust me, the mice there ly off course, as he does the dirty looks to is near ‘Film Title’ ers me kind of a “wild too hot and heavy; and a ain’t happy.” It’s who you with a subplot in which a the end of her rope and child.” large dollop of prayer, as the Rating: PG-13 (some lan- might imagine Parton’s female church singer has sex could use a little compas- Abby, I don’t know if characters struggle to find guage, including a sexual “Steel Magnolias” character with one of her fellow choir sion or at least silence from you know anything about answers with the Lord’s reference) had become a couple members, and when he dies the peanut gallery. What sororities, but I’m asking help. It’s really rather canny decades later, if you were to soon afterward, she’s brand- you see isn’t always what Running time: 118 minutes for an objective opinion the way writer-director Todd ponder such questions. ed as a man-killer through- you get. Review: (of 4) from someone not directly Graff’s film caters to these Anyway, Vi Rose and out the nationwide gospel- — Struggling Mom in involved. large, wholesome audiences G.G. hurl passive-aggressive choir circuit. A fantasy duet Long Beach, Miss. If there’s one useful — Possibly Paddled — ones that are largely barbs at each other in a con- in which G.G. and her late Dear Struggling Mom: nugget to be gleaned here, Pledge underserved in mainstream tinuation of a long-standing husband sing and dance in Please accept my sympa- though, it’s that virtually Dear P.P.P.: I joined a multiplex fare — all at once. hatred that’s never fully thy. As you and other par- anything can be turned into a the front yard goes on for an sorority in college, and I But that doesn’t mean it’s explained, and probably ents of children with dis- gospel song; apparently eternity. NEVER heard of a sorority effective as entertainment. should have been. Guess abilities deal with the reali- “Yeah” by Usher could be There’s also a subplot in hitting pledges or active Especially during the musi- they just plain don’t like ties of daily living, the last about Jesus if you wanted it which Randy tries to prove members. Some fraternities cal numbers — which theo- each other. So when G.G.’s thing you (or they) need is to be. himself to Vi Rose by taking may have allowed it, but retically should serve as the nebulously naughty grand- criticism from strangers. If A progressive push for her teenage son with certainly not sororities. most rousing source of emo- son, Randy (Jeremy Jordan), someone makes a comment contemporary music vs. the Asperger’s syndrome Whether your aunt tion, since the film is about a moves back to town and or gives you a look, you tug of traditional spiritual (Dexter Darden) under his thinks you could use the gospel choir — there’s a promptly falls for Vi Rose’s should say, “My son can’t tunes is at the core of wing; clearly the film means discipline is beside the weird disconnect, a sense blossoming, 16-year-old help himself; he’s autistic.” “Joyful Noise” and repre- well by including this story- point. Striking someone that the songs are simultane- songbird daughter, Olivia It’s the truth. sents the primary source of with a paddle is assault ously overproduced and hol- (Keke Palmer), the women’s line but it feels wedged-in tension. That’s how little is with a weapon. A young low, and repeated cutaways animosity boils over and from a narrative perspective. Dear Abby is written by Abigail at stake here. man died a short time ago to reaction shots of singers threatens to destroy the Except for a climactic Van Buren, also known as When the church choir in in Florida because of the nodding and smiling further entire choir as we know it — confrontation in which Vi Jeanne Phillips, and was depressed, small-town kind of hazing this national undermine their cohesion. A right as they’re gaining Rose finally snaps and founded by her mother, Pauline Pacashau, Ga., loses its organization is winking at. powerful performance of momentum in the annual unleashes her frustration on Phillips. Write Dear Abby at leader (Kris Kristofferson) to Are young women who Michael Jackson’s “Man in National Joyful Noise the rebellious, ungrateful www.DearAbby.com or P.O. a heart attack, veteran singer behave that way really the the Mirror” toward the start Competition. Olivia, very few sounds in Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA Vi Rose Hill (Queen Latifah) kind of people you would is a rare exception. Graff, who previously “Joyful Noise” ring true. 90069. like to be lifelong friends?
FAIRMONT CINEMA; ‘Desperate Housewives’ 1.736"; 6"; Black; creator chills movie hopes 1/13/12; 0 0 0 1 5 8 5 5 By LYNN ELBER ‘I’m just never sending those AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. — The producers of girls to Dubai.’ “Desperate Housewives” say the series finale will leave a few loose ends hanging, but cau- MARC CHERRY tioned fans against awaiting a reunion movie. show creator Creator Marc Cherry said that eight sea- sons have given the ABC series time to “plumb the depths” of the characters played a secret and “I’m being hyperprotective of it.” by Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman and others Fellow executive producer Bob Daily said the in the ensemble cast. “Desperate last year of “Desperate Housewives” will Housewives” will air its final episode this include echoes of season one and serve as a spring. bookend to it. He’s very satisfied with where the series Whatever the final act, it’s one that Cherry stands, Cherry told the Television Critics said he’s been carrying in his head since the Association on Tuesday, the actors alongside show went on the air. Although the show’s him. Cherry contrasted “Desperate writers are embellishing his vision, “the gen- Housewives” with “Sex and the City,” which eral premise has always been the same,” he did fewer episodes and followed its HBO run said. with two big-screen movies. He’s also going to keep his promise to Referring to the Middle East-set “Sex and make a cameo appearance before the lights go the City 2,” which received largely negative out on Wisteria Lane. reviews, Cherry quipped: “I’m just never “I’m gonna do a Hitchcock,” he said, refer- sending these gals to Dubai.” ring to Alfred Hitchcock’s tradition of pop- He remained mostly mum about how his ping up in his films. “The hair and makeup series will conclude, saying some “old, famil- people will go through more hell that day iar characters” will return, but that the rest is than they ever have.” Classified ads get results! Call 314-9876
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PAGE 12BLIVING News-Sun Friday, January 13, 2012
Just a few simple projects a month, and you can make this the year your house stays in tip-top shape
BY JOAN MORRIS/CONTRA COSTA TIMES
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL New year, fresh start. Instead of You know what’s romantic? Fixing Can you feel it? Spring is just around A fresh coat of paint can brighten making resolutions, make a list of that leaky toilet. Well, no, it’s not, but the corner. Time to get the house and up the old homestead. Not up to paint- projects you want to complete this it will be more appreciated than that yard ready for the warm weather and ing? Then get outside and scrub that year, then post it somewhere that $26 box of chocolates. To check for sunshine. Start by fixing window aluminum siding and wash down the you’ll see it every day. Nothing like a leaks, add a drop or two of food color- screens, repairing sagging fences and stucco. While you’re at it, check for little guilt to motivate you. Be careful ing in the tank at bedtime. If the water arbors, and making sure your deck is damage. Fixing cracks and breaks now when taking down those holiday deco- in the bowl is tinged the same color, shipshape. Now would be a good time to can prevent trouble down the road. rations. Pack and label the boxes, your flapper is leaking. It’s an easy fix give the deck a good cleaning and a fresh And as long as we’re in a cleaning invest in some Christmas light reels to by replacing the mechanism. And coat of sealer. Check for dry and rotted mood, those windows can use a wash keep those strands tidy — you’ll thank while you’re in a bathroom state of wood. Consider renting a power washer (use newspaper to wash and dry for a us later — and take some time to cull mind, how about replacing those old to scrub the deck, siding, driveway and streak-free finish). Inside, clean your out any broken ornaments or decora- shower heads with low-flow models? even your house. And here’s something blinds, ceiling fans and heating/air con- tions you don’t care for. Check with your water provider for we don’t think about often: the mailbox. ditioning vents. Schedule a checkup on deals or discounts. A few minutes of Do you need a new one? Or maybe the your heating and cooling system. work can save a lot of water — and old one would look better with a new money — throughout the year. paint job? Stretch those creative mus- cles and paint a unique design.
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST Ah, May. Memorial Day. Backyard Before you hang the stars and stripes We may be cranking up the air con- If you’re planning a vacation this barbecues. Smart you, working on your for Flag Day, check your flagpole hold- ditioner this month, so make sure the month, update your security with door deck in the spring. Now it’s time to pull er to make sure it's still secure. As we condensation drip tube flows freely. and window alarms, motion-sensor out the Weber and fire up the grill. But reach the midway point in the year, And take the time to update your emer- lights and timers. Don’t forget to stop before striking a match, remove rust check that list of projects you made in gency kit. Don’t have one? Then make newspaper and mail deliveries, and from the grill with a little elbow grease January. How are you doing? Rethink one. Experts recommend a three-day ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye and a stiff brush. Freshen up the trim the list by moving some projects to the supply of drinking water and food you on things. Give them contact informa- on your home, wash off your driveway bottom, some to the top and adding a don’t have to refrigerate or cook; first tion in case there’s an emergency. If and check for damage that may have few more. Then look at all those "once aid supplies; a portable NOAA weather you’re planning a staycation, how worsened over the winter. This also a year" chores, such as cleaning behind radio; a wrench and other basic tools; a about devoting a few hours to organize would be a good time to check the the refrigerator and vacuuming coils, flashlight; work gloves; emergency your gardening and household tools in foundation around your home and checking and replacing, if needed, the cooking equipment; portable lanterns; your garage or shed. Sell or donate crawl space, looking for signs of ter- water hoses to the washing machine, fresh batteries for each piece of equip- tools that you aren’t using. Seriously? mite damage. You also can expect to checking for leaks under the sinks and ment; clothing; blankets; baby items; How many drills and rusty pruners find ants out and about. Keep them out dishwasher, and testing circuit breakers. prescription medications; extra car and does one person need? of your home by sealing cracks and If you haven't already, label the breakers house keys; extra eyeglasses; credit putting bait traps around. Be careful so you'll know what switch controls cards and cash; important documents, using them around children and pets. what part of the house. including insurance policies.
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Take a look at your landscape with Ugh, it’s time to clean those gutters You may have some unexpected The first rule of hanging holiday an eye toward safety. Your trees grew and downspouts. For fun, replace a company this month, and we’re not lights and decorations: “Stay off the this spring and summer. Are they downspout with a decorative “rain talking about crazy Uncle Harry and roof.” Not only is it dangerous to be up crowding power lines or brushing chain.” A rain barrel or two wouldn’t Aunt Prudence. We’re talking, gulp, there, you can damage tiles and create against your roof? Contact a profes- go amiss, either. Time to start wrapping mice and rats who will be looking for leaks in the roof. Don’t hammer direct- sional to trim them. Check for plants up the house for the coming winter, and a home in your garage and house. ly into the roof to secure decorations; growing too close to the foundation. don’t forget the hot water heater. If it’s Seal holes in the foundation — espe- you’re only asking for problems when They can encourage insect damage, warm to the touch and in an unheated cially those around pipes and wires it starts raining. If you followed our weaken the foundation or create a fire garage or utility room, invest in an — and look for places where they advice in January about storing lights hazard. And as loath as we are to insulating blanket. Decorators may hate might sneak in. An easy way is to and decorations, you’ll be thanking us admit it, cooler weather is just around those ceiling fans, but they can help plug holes with steel wool. Make sure now when it’s much easier to work the corner. Caulk windows and doors, move warm air around your house. doors fit at the bottom. Have your with them. But still be mindful of dam- add weather stripping and new sweeps Reverse the fans to blow upward in the fireplace and chimney inspected and aged cords and old lights that may on doors, and check to see if you’ve winter, pushing warm air across the cleaned before lighting fires. Test malfunction. Consider replacing older got enough insulation in your attic or ceiling and down the walls. smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, lights with newer LED lights that are crawl spaces and that loose insulation and replace batteries. safer and more energy efficient. isn’t blocking vents.
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