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Tough night Auburndale rolls EWS UN N -S LIVING, B12 past Sebring Highlands County’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1927 SPORTS, B1 Friday-Saturday, December 20-21, 2013 Volume 94/Number 151 | 50 cents Code enforcement complaints to remain anonymous By BARRY FOSTER 30 percent of claims unfounded, likely neighbor disputes Handley suggested an agree- News-Sun correspondent ment might be reached with SEBRING – Highlands the Highlands County County commissioners have department would have plaints probably would The margin was 4-1 for told commissioners currently Sheriff's Office for a nearby agreed to continue to allow required a name, address and reduce the number of actions keeping the current system – that approximately 30 per- deputy to make an initial residents to anonymously telephone number for any- filed, commissioners agreed with Commissioner Jim cent of complaints were drive-by assessment of ini- complain about code body reporting a suspected in keeping the current sys- Brooks casting the lone dis- unfounded, and often are the tial reports before sending enforcement violations. violation. tem of being able to inform senting vote. result of disputes between code enforcement officers to Under a proposed new poli- Saying that making people the county on possible Highlands County Zoning neighbors. cy, the code enforcement accountable for filing com- breeches of the code. Supervisor Linda Conrad Commissioner Ron See CODE, A3 School Light ’em up 7 arrested grades will spark for home tougher standards invasion Group suspected of other Sebring High gets crimes, HCSO says

B, while APHS, By PHIL ATTINGER LPHS get C’s [email protected] SEBRING — Sheriff’s deputies News Service of Florida arrested six Avon Park residents and one High schools across the Sebring resident in connection with a state will face tougher stan- Lake Placid home invasion within 24 dards next year after more hours of the crime. than three-quarters of them All seven were charged with burglary, made one of the state’s top battery, aggravated battery, aggravated two grades on report cards assault with a weapon, and robbery with announced Wednesday. a firearm. They are currently being held Sebring High School was in the Highlands County Jail. They are one of those, getting a B. listed below, along with addresses and Avon Park and Lake Placid, bond amounts: however, both had C’s. In all, 78 percent of high See ARRESTS, A7 school and “combination schools” received an A or a B in the 2012-13 school year, the state Department of Education said. The portion Commission of high schools making the highest mark ticked up by wants to talk one percentage point over 2011-12, to 48 percent, space needs while 30 percent of schools made a B, slipping from 32 percent a year ago. with sheriff “With more high schools By BARRY FOSTER earning A’s, it is clear that News-Sun correspondent our teachers are succeeding SEBRING – Highlands County com- in providing Florida students missioners Tuesday voted to have a with a quality education,” workshop with Sheriff Susan Benton to Gov. Rick Scott said in a look at both short- and long-term solu- news release announcing the tions for law enforcement space needs. numbers. The special session tentatively has But the high grades will been set for a daytime meeting on Jan also spark tougher standards 14. under a State Board of The most recent discussion of the Education rule, adopted in Katara Simmons/News-Sun matter floated to the surface again two 2011, that requires the stan- The King family makes Christmas decorating a ‘family thing’ and starts putting up lights around Halloween. They use over 25,000 lights to decorate their six-acre property on Northern Boulevard weeks ago, when commissioners were (top photo) in Lake Placid. According to Robert King, they have a long tradition of putting up lights, asked to look at an extension on a See HIGH, A7 but this year was more meaningful after his dad Robert underwent a triple bypass in May 2012. lease for the Liberty Star Plaza, where Herb Somers starts decorating his home in August for the Christmas season. For more than 40 part of the Highlands County Sheriff’s years, Somers has put on a special light display and this year he’s used about 45,000 lights to Office currently is headquartered. brighten the season. ‘It’s his hobby, he does it to make people feel good,’ his son, Herb Somers II said. The Sebring home is located on Lakewood Road and the public is welcome to stop by. Know of At the time, Commissioner Ron some good light displays? Go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newssun and let every- body know where they are. See BOARD, A7

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Index smiles for Christmas Classifieds A8 By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Highlands County Boys and Girls Dear Abby B11 [email protected] Club, which attracts around 125 Editorial & Opinion A4 AVON PARK — Hundreds of kids after school each day in Avon Healthy Living B5 kids were given something to smile Park. Puzzles B11 about Thursday afternoon as the “The Knights of Columbus went Knights of Columbus organization out and bought all of these pres- Religion B8 hosted its fifth annual toy give- ents. We gave them a list of names Movie Review B11 away at Our Lady of Grace and ages and they purchased age- Sports B1 Catholic Parish. appropriate and gender-specific Katara Simmons/News Sun The Knights Post 5441 put the Dee Gordon (left), a former Avon Park star who plays for the Los gifts for all the kids,” said Boys Angeles Dodgers, presents and air hockey table to Dylan Brignoni magic into Christmas for around and Girls Club Executive Director Thursday afternoon during the Boys and Girls Club Christmas event. 200 children in the area. Each of Executive Director Woodraun Wright (right) and Emporium manager 0790994 01001 the children are members of the See KIDS, A5 Levon Stukes look on and as the 10-year-old reels in excitement.

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Page A2 News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 www.newssun.com Outdoor Community Briefs Car wash to benefit Lake Placid Elementary sculpture man injured in School at 7 a.m. on skydiving accident Monday, Dec. 30, for cul- vert installation. Detours exhibit SEBRING – Nurse On will be posted. Call will be hosting a car The road will re-open at gets OK wash to benefit Victor 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. Bryie starting at 9 a.m. 31. By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Saturday at Advance Auto For more information, [email protected] Parts, 3550 call 402-6529. SEBRING — Funding U.S. 27 has been approved by the North (cor- Barbecue to benefit Sebring Community ner of U.S. Moon family Redevelopment Agency 27 and the (CRA) for visual enhance- Sebring SEBRING – J&M ments to the City on the Parkway). Rollingsmoke Bar-B-Q will Circle. The CRA has teamed Bryie Bryie be serving a delicious up with the Polk Museum of was seri- lunch Saturday as a benefit Art to enhance the down- ously injured in a skydiv- for Doug and Connie town Sebring area with Courtesy photo ing accident earlier this South Florida State College Honors Program graduates Emilia Pereira, Dylan Wolfgram, Moon, and grandson sculptures chosen from the Noor Abul-Hosn, Christopher Martinez, and Daniel Montes were recognized Dec. 17 for month. He and his family Landon. The benefit will 14th annual Florida Outdoor their hard work, dedication and for completing the program. need the public’s support. take place at Glisson’s Sculpture Competition. Volunteer to help or Animal Supply, 4525 U.S. Director Robin Hinote is bring your car by to be 27 South. thrilled that CRA board SFSC Honors Program washed. If you have any Doug Moon has been in approved the funding for the questions or would like to the hospital since Nov. 2 project, which is a part of make a donation in Bryie’s after complications from an the CRA’s marketing plan. honor, contact Nurse On appendectomy on Oct. 27. The project will display one- recognizes graduates Call general manager He is currently on dialysis of-a-kind sculptures from Melissa Lane at 381-9325. and in Florida Hospital artists throughout North Orlando. He was intubated Santa visits Avon America. Special to the News-Sun ty in areas connected with the challenge to become for 15 days and placed in a “The CRA approved this AVON PARK – South their academic studies, and above average,” said Park Library medically induced coma. for five pieces. Lakeland Florida State College recent- make substantial oral presen- Christopher Martinez, 29, On Dec. 10 he underwent a and Winter Haven, the other ly recognized five Honors tations. Students must Honors Program graduate. AVON PARK – Jingle tracheotomy and on Dec. two cities participating in Program graduates at a achieve a 3.30 cumulative “At first, I felt discouraged bells are ringing at the 11 he was diagnosed with the exhibition, each have 10 reception on Dec. 17 on the grade point average to gradu- about attending college since Avon Park Library! Several membranous nephropathy pieces. We committed to Highlands Campus. The stu- ate from the program. I was older than the average holiday events will take and acute interstitial only five because we want, dents graduating in This year was exceptional student. But the Honors place this weekend. nephritis (a kidney disease firstly, to allow the commu- December are Noor Abul- for the Honors Program since Program encouraged me and At 11 a.m. today, Santa and inflammation leading nity and residents to get use Hosn, Christopher Martinez, they had the highest student helped me tremendously.” Claus and his merry elf to problems in how the to them (sculptures). Plus Daniel Montes, Emilia participation in service-learn- After graduation, Martinez will visit the library. Kids kidneys function. we wanted to leave the door Pereira, and Dylan ing ever for a single academ- plans to attend Polk State of all ages are invited to Funds raised through this open to any local artist who Wolfgram. Because SFSC ic term. “Service-learning College where he will study bring their lists. benefit will help the family see these and think ‘Hey, I’d traditionally holds com- binds students together with occupational therapy. He At 11 a.m. Saturday, the with the unexpected like to have my piece on mencement ceremonies in the community, because stu- aspires to help people suc- library will show a popular expenses. An account, in display,’” Hinote said. May, the college wanted to dents apply what they are ceed, use their highest poten- Christmas film as part of the name of Connie Moon- Sculptures will be dis- recognize these graduating learning in class to tasks out tial, and become functional its weekly children’s movie Donation Account for played on city-owned prop- students for their hard work, in the community, working at in society. series. Popcorn and juice Doug Moon, has been set erty, which allows city dedication, and for complet- the direction of community “Our Honors Program stu- will be served. up at Wauchula State Bank council members and city ing the program. agencies and non-profits,” dents enrich our campus and All events are free and to receive donations also. staff to designate where the Two of SFSC’s Honors said Charlotte Pressler, direc- will enrich our community open to the public. The Connie Moon also has a pieces will be displayed. graduates, Trevor Pearson tor of the Honors Program. and society as they go for- Avon Park Public Library large booth set up at Though the council has the and Wolfgram, were also rec- “In our Honors Program, ward with their educational is at 100 N. Museum Ave. Firemen’s Field. ultimate say on where the ognized for being nominated students enjoy the company and professional goals,” said For more information con- pieces are placed, Hinote for the Phi Theta Kappa of like-minded people who Dr. Kimberly Batty-Herbert, tact the library at 452-3803 Free Christmas and the CRA have already (PTK) All-Florida Academic are intellectually curious and dean, Division of Arts and or visit the library’s web- family comedy planned out a couple of Team this year. Students committed to their studies,” Science. site at www.myhlc.org. spots where they think the from Florida’s 28 state and Pressler said. “We work “These students have showing pieces should go. community colleges are nom- closely with PTK and with elected to be challenged,” Green Dragon Drive SEBRING – As part of “Centennial Park is a big- inated to the team based on the TRiO program to ensure said Dr. Thomas Leitzel, to be closed the Heartland Holiday gie. There, we will put the their outstanding academic that our students succeed on SFSC president. “They’ve Festival, Push Event biggest and boldest piece. performance and community every level, and they do.” invested themselves and will LAKE PLACID — The Productions announces the There’s already green space service. Being part of the Honors never forget this experience.” Highlands County Road showing of an outdoor hol- there, which was sort of left The Honors Program at Program offers many advan- For more information, con- and Bridge Department iday movie at 6:30 p.m. open for this purpose. Circle SFSC is a two-year academic tages. Students in good tact Pressler at 784-7247 or will be closing Green Saturday. Due to copyright, Park is another spot we’ve program within the Division standing receive a $250 book charlotte.pressler@south- Dragon Drive from West thought of. That would of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship each fall and florida.edu. Interlake Boulevard to Continued on A7 depend, of course, on the program has selective admis- spring term. size and the council’s sions. Honors students take Students receive intensive approval. Rotary Park and 15 credit hours of Honors academic counseling directed Dec. 18 the cultural facility are two courses including a leader- toward making their transfer 2 5 9 24 34 40 x:5 other spots we have tossed ship course and an interdisci- to the university and major of Lottery Next jackpot $2 million around,” Hinote said. plinary seminar. Students are their choice as easy as possi- Dec. 14 13 15 22 38 43 49 x:5 During Tuesday evening’s required to complete 25 ble. Center Dec. 11 2 33 38 51 52 53 x:5 city council meeting, Hinote hours of service-learning, “To succeed in the Honors shared CRA’s plans to par- volunteering in the communi- Program, you have to accept Dec. 18 8 14 16 20 27 Dec. 18 (n) 9889 ticipate in the exhibition. Dec. 17 3 6 18 19 36 Dec. 18 (d) 0155 The council approved the Dec. 16 7 15 16 20 34 Dec. 17 (n) 6592 CRA’s recommendation to Dec. 15 1 4 8 24 36 Dec. 17 (d) 7004 allow five locations for five sculptures and to designate a Man charged in Dec. 17 18 37 39 42 15 Dec. 18 (n) 2 37 Sculpture Committee to Nov. 13 12 32 38 42 17 Dec. 18 (d) 1 77 Dec. 10 1 20 40 43 13 Dec. 17 (n) 3 68 decide exact locations at a Dec. 6 11 12 28 30 14 Dec. 17 (d) 6 85 later date. LP shooting case Councilman John Clark News-Sun staff Dec. 18 7 24 37 39 40 PB: 1 approved the recommended Legree was arrested at LAKE PLACID — A motion along with a stipula- 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday. He Next jackpot $60 million Lake Placid man was tion. has been convicted of felony Dec. 14 14 25 32 33 41 PB: 34 charged with attempted sec- “I want the council to drug charges in the past, and Dec. 11 1 10 13 18 19 PB: 27 ond-degree murder Tuesday have the right to say no,” was also charged with pos- for allegedly shooting anoth- Clark said. “The council session of a weapon by a Dec. 17 8 14 17 20 39 MB: 7 x4 er man in retaliation for should have the right to convicted felon. being accidentally punched Next jackpot $15 million have them re-located as the night before. Dec. 13 19 24 26 27 70 MB: 12 x2 well.” According to arrest Dec. 10 5 12 22 41 65 MB: 13 x2 “Absolutely. The final reports, deputies were called destination will be up to the to the emergency room after council,” Hinote said. the victim, who is 28, was Hinote said Wednesday taken there by another man, that the designation of the who found the victim limp- pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 3 sculptures will be a group Question: ing along E.A. Smith effort between the Cultural Should the county com- Avenue and being supported Alliance and the CRA, with by several other people at mission consider priva- the ultimate decision being around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday. tizing the EMS system up to city council. The victim told deputies for Highlands County? Installation of the sculp- that Keldrice Deshon tures will take place Legree, 31, of 1108 Aaron between Feb. 24 and March Yes Drive in Lake Placid, had 7. The deadline for appli- shot him in the left buttocks. cants to submit art is Jan. 1, The victim said that he had 60.9% and jury applications (to been involved in a fight the look at and judge sculptures) night before at the intersec- will be held Jan. 6-12. tion of Vision Street and No The funding for the sculp- Crestmore Drive and swung tures carries a one-year lease at the person he was fighting 39.1% rental, insurance, sculpture but accidentally hit Legree, placard with the artist’s who found him on Tuesday name and installation assis- and shot him in retaliation. Total votes: 1,328 tance. The victim said he had The sculptures are sched- known Legree “nearly his Poll open through Friday. uled to remain on display Make your voice heard at entire life,” the report said, from March until February, and identified a booking 2015. www.newssun.com photo of Legree. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 Page A3 HCSO K-9 ‘Sarge’ retires Polk Co. gives Special to the News-Sun which 69 were felony cases track over the other. All he SEBRING – Highlands and 53 were misdemeanor knew was to find the person County Sheriff’s Office cases. at the end, because that’s Amazon Canine “Sarge” officially He worked on 14 missing what I wanted him to do.” retired Dec. 10. persons cases and 27 non- Gunn will be training a tax break Sarge, who has been with criminal cases. new puppy to replace Sarge. the HCSO since 2005, will During his career he was Bud, a 3-month-old blood- BARTOW (AP) — take on a relaxed life style certified Tracking Master by hound, will reside with Internet giant Amazon living with his long-time the Police Work Dog Sarge and Gunn. won a second tax break Courtesy photo partner and handler Deputy Association of Florida. Bud made his debut in the from the Polk County Highlands County Sheriff’s Wayne Gunn. When asked which track Lake Placid Christmas Commission for building Office K-9 Sarge has retired Sarge served for eight was Sarge’s most famous, Parade this past Saturday Courtesy photo a packaging and sorting from service after eight years amassing a record of Gunn said, “Sarge never and has already begun his Bud, a 3-month-old blood- operation near Davenport. years on the job. 163 total career finds, of knew the severity of one training. hound, will replace Sarge. The commission voted Tuesday to give Amazon a 75-percent property tax abatement for 10 years. Community helps Sebring Police get new K-9 on the streets That will total an esti- mated $840,710. Courtesy photo The Lakeland Ledger Earlier this year, the Sebring Police Department had to reports that to qualify for prematurely retire its top dog, J.R., due to a medical condition. Shortly thereafter, K-9 handler Officer John the new break, the Garrison proposed a lease agreement for a dog he Seattle-based company owned, which began testing for the adaptation to police agreed to create 100 full- work. After clearing this initial hurdle, Garrison and time jobs paying at least that dog, named Beemer, completed intensive training 115 percent of the aver- at the University of Central Florida and passed with fly- ing colors. Garrison and Beemer are now patrolling age wage in Polk County the streets of Sebring. Beemer is a full-service dog and to invest at least $10 specializing in apprehension, handler protection, build- million in equipment. ing searches, narcotics detection and tracking. With The agreement also funds running low, the SPD called upon several of its requires Amazon to hire longest-standing community partners to raise money to continue this community-supported K-9 Program. A as many employees as group of dedicated citizens, business owners, and vet- possible from Polk erans’ organizations achieved the goal of $7,500 for County and to use local the Sebring Police Department K-9 Fund. Among vendors as much as possi- those were Debra Graves; Steve Brown of Lily, O’Toole ble. & Brown; American Legion Post 74, Sons of the American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary; In July, the commission American Veterans Post 21; VFW Post 4300 and VFW approved a $4.5 million Men’s Auxiliary; Alan Jay Automotive Network; property tax break for Heacock Insurance Group; the estate of Carl Mohr and Amazon for its distribu- Mary Palmer; and several anonymous citizens. tion warehouse in Lakeland.

Reward offered in Chen Dental hosting Dentistry from the Heart panther death OCHOPEE — State By SAMANTHA GHOLAR to dress weather accordingly, and federal wildlife [email protected] Get a cleaning, a filling or an extraction free as waiting will likely leave authorities are offering a AVON PARK — A free participants outside. today on a first-come, first-served basis $12,000 reward for infor- dental service provided by Chairs, blankets, water, mation leading to an Chen Dental Center for food, snacks are also encour- arrest and conviction in Modern Dentistry will allow that continues to work to pate at least that many but older is welcome to attend aged to be brought along to the suspicious death of an local adults to receive one of serve people in a wide range we have hands here to help the event. Chen Dental will make the wait easier. endangered Florida pan- three dental services at no of communities get at least whoever comes. It’s all first- provide one free service to Chen Dental is between ther. cost on a first-come, first- basic dental necessities. come, first-serve basis. It’s a all participants. Sebring and Avon Park at The panther was found served basis from 8 a.m. to 5 For the past 14 years, hun- very organized event and Lines are expected and 3140 U.S. 27 South. dead Dec. 7 in the Big p.m. today. dreds of dental practices I’m happy to be a part of it,” long wait times may contin- For more information visit Cypress National The international event, throughout the United States, said Chen. ue throughout the day. www.chendental.com/ or call Preserve with a suspected Dentistry from the Heart, has Canada, Ireland, Australia Dental care isn’t always Participants are encouraged 657-0391. gunshot wound. serviced 80,000 individuals and Puerto Rico have offered an option for struggling each year since its inception. their time and expertise to adults balancing -bills and Dr. William E. Chen has low income, uninsured and other necessities, which is taken part in the past, but needy individuals. why the non-profit was cre- MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 5.542"; 5"; Black plus three; process, rhr top of ad this is the first time he will “I love this event, which ated. With the collaboration stack; 0 0 0 3 4 5 9 6 host the event. is why I’ve continued to par- of thousands of dentists and “I’ve done this event three ticipate in it,” Chen said. dental staff nationwide, the times before for other peo- “We want to give our time effort to help those in need ple, other dentist friends. and services to everyone is continually gaining This is the first time I’ve who needs it. As I was talk- strength. ever held it in my office,” ing about this event with “These events are all over Chen said. staff a while back they said, the place and people travel The Dentistry for the ‘Why don’t you just hold to them because they can’t Heart event will feature one here?’ and I thought it afford to pay full price. Chen, his partner Dr. Jere was about time for us to.” While I was in Oviedo, Seralde and the entire office The free dental service which is a two-hour drive staff, as well as approxi- offers participants one of from here, I met a woman mately six other out-of-town three dental options to from Winter Haven. She dentists. choose from on the day of drove there just to have “We all do this. We’ve all service: cleaning, extraction work done at the event, so done this before. Just last or filling. there definitely is a need for week I was in Oviedo, help- Each participant must this,” Chen said. ing out there for a friend of choose only one service to Chen Dental’s Dentistry mine. So we don’t just do ensure that services are time- from the Heart Free Dental this for our communities. We ly and everyone is able to be Care Day will be held today do it for many different serviced. from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. ones,” Chen said. “We would like to help at Early registration begins at DFTH is a global effort least 100 people. We antici- 7:30 a.m. Anyone 18 and Code enforcement complaints

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Continued from A1 going out and looking for 450 “open complaints” on these things.” the books. the scene for further action, Brooks disagreed, saying Board attorney Ross if needed. that those who decide to Macbeth indicated that the “As I remember, the sher- make such complaints need- system of anonymous com- iff was not real excited about ed to give their name. plaints was instituted sending deputies out there Brooks indicated that if resi- because some residents had for us,” said Commission dents were required to stand been worried about retribu- Chair Greg Harris. behind their tion from neighbors who Commissioner Don Elwell charges, it found out who had turned could elimi- suggested that as the board them in. looks to the long-term, they nate a num- “If they report, that is might consider changing the ber of neigh- going to be public record system in future years. borhood dis- and their neighbor is not “Code enforcement is one putes. going to just suspect who of those departments that is Brooks “I am not limited in what they can do a big advo- complained – they will actu- by staffing and budget,” he cate of proactive code ally know and it escalates said. enforcement. I think we have the problem,” he said. “I think in a perfect world enough government interfer- Harris suggested the com- we would have enough code ence in our lives,” he said. mission talk to Sheriff Susan enforcement officers that we “It also will help eliminate Benton about the possibility would have more of a proac- the backlog we have.” of allowing deputies to help tive approach and this kind Conrad indicated as of this keep the backlog of com- of thing would become less past Tuesday, the county’s plaints down, possibly on a important because they are code enforcement office had regular quarterly basis. C M Y K

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Gov. Scott’s job creation pledge 2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, FL 33870 • 863-385-6155 NEWSROOM ROMONA WASHINGTON falls short of the mark Publisher/Executive Editor Ext. 515 [email protected] hen Rick Scott ran for governor not Scott’s alone by any companies and their jobs to means. the Sunshine State by pledg- SCOTT DRESSEL DAN HOEHNE in 2010, his promise to create To fulfill his promise of ing $266 million in tax Editor Sports Editor 700,000 private sector jobs in making a difference, Scott Ext. 516 Ext. 528 breaks and other incentives [email protected] [email protected] Wseven years seemed too good to be true. would have to come up with is the most troubling. The Evidently, it was. 1.7 million jobs in seven number of jobs promised ADVERTISING years. It would require the came to 45,258. Jobs deliv- VICKIE WATSON MITCH COLLINS Floridians desperate for exist. He has pledged $266 state to produce 20,000 jobs ered: 1,939. Meanwhile, the Ext. 518 Ext. 507 [email protected] employment gave him the million in tax breaks and per month on average, every number of layoffs at compa- [email protected] benefit of the doubt and other incentives in turn for month, for seven years. The nies with more than 100 BUSINESS OFFICE voted Scott into office 45,258 new jobs, but 96 per- actual number is 12,000. workers between January despite the sketchy details of cent of them have yet to And who really deserves 2011 and November came to JANET EMERSON his job-creation promise. materialize. credit for those jobs that Ext. 596 49,163, according to federal [email protected] Three years later and work- The larger economic pic- have been realized? No data. ing up a head of steam for a ture has undoubtedly doubt the governor and the Given this poor perform- second campaign in 2014, improved since Scott took Legislature deserve their ance, it may be time for the the Republican chief execu- over. Some 440,000 private- share, but others have proba- This is what tive unashamedly takes cred- sector jobs have been creat- bly had a greater impact. governor and Legislature to it for every new job in the ed in the state since January That would include Congress ask whether the state’s state. 2011, when Gov. Scott took and President Obama’s stim- money could be put to better peace looks like Not so fast, governor. office. ulus plan, the private sector use. Making deals and An in-depth analysis by The state’s unemployment and entrepreneurs, local gov- attending ribbon-cuttings During the 2008 Mandela had a the Miami Herald and Tampa rate has dropped from 11.1 ernments, chambers of com- make for good PR, but so far election, candidate very close mutual Bay Times shows the gover- percent to 6.7 percent. Those merce and others — above this program hasn’t lived up Barack Obama admiration. Fidel nor’s pledge has fallen well are positive measures of the all, the Federal Reserve and to the governor’s promises. was derisively was a guest of short of the mark. Of the economy’s rebound from the its mission to reduce unem- referred to as “The honor at jobs Scott can influence depths of the Great ployment. An editorial from the Miami One.” His oppo- Mandela’s inaugu- most, only a fraction now Recession, but the credit is The effort to lure new Herald. nent’s attack ads ration.) Cue: implied he was the Right-wing freak Messiah. “He has out. Question: anointed himself Guest Should Obama ready to carry the Column have punched burden of The Castro instead? He One,” went the Tina Dupuy was at a funeral infamous TV spot. for a fellow Nobel Some wondered if this was- Peace Prize winner who’s n’t a dog whistle to the become the symbol of Apocalypse-minded human dignity: was he sup- Americans who weren’t put posed to snub a fellow off enough by a half- mourner? Was he supposed African man with the mid- to act — to borrow a dle name of Hussein — he descriptive word invoking could also be the anti- fear of black men — like a Christ!! thug? Obama won the election. Alfred Nobel, whose for- And then just to make mat- tune and name endows the ters worse, he won the aforementioned prizes, Nobel Peace Prize. invented dynamite and bal- “I did not realize the listite; an explosive and a Nobel Peace Prize had an rocket propellant. He held affirmative action quota for patents to tools of war. Just it,” penned right-wing as the name of the father of blogspot and Fox Newser yellow journalism, Joseph Erik Erikson. Pulitzer, graces the most Ed Rollins opined on prestigious and highbrow CNN, “I think it has dimin- journalism award of all. ished the award itself.” The point is: this stuff is “At first I thought the complicated. And diploma- announcement of the prize cy is complicated. And was a joke. On further peace is complicated. reflection, the Nobel Yes, this Nobel Peace The best and worst of 2013 Committee has made itself Prize winner and alleged a joke,” said Michael Appeaser in Chief is culpa- The year 2013 was a roller Bad,” Vince Gilligan’s Presidents after JFK to Gerson, a Bush speech- ble in shooting Osama bin coaster of contrasts with award-winning cable series gauge his influence and con- writer. Laden in the face. Yes, this some surprises. Here’s a best about high school chemistry ducted new tests on assassi- The general consensus on Nobel Peace Prize winner and worst list: teacher Walter White’s nation evidence. the right was Obama didn’t and alleged Appeaser in The Worst Non Scandal, steady descent into evil was Best Political Sound deserve the Nobel Peace Chief has a questionable Self-Inflicted Political perfectly written and cast, Bite: House Speaker John Prize. They thought it drone policy that could or Damage: President Barack with stars Bryan Cranston Boehner on conservatives should go to Reagan. could not be helping or Obama. A new ABC News- and Aaron Paul putting in who forced the government Because Reagan is conser- hurting U.S. interests. This Washington Post poll finds performances that will be shutdown saying they didn’t vatives’ “The One.” Former Nobel Peace Prize winner record numbers of studied by actors for years. expect to win. “Are you kid- “ambassador” John Bolton and alleged Appeaser in Americans now disapprove It contained no “filler,” and ding me?” hilariously said George W. Chief has deported more of his job performance. The its ending was perhaps the Worst Politician Sex Bush should get the Nobel undocumented immigrants Post notes that these num- Independent’s best dramatic series ending Scandals: Serial sex harass- Peace Prize. Yes, the presi- than any other president in bers are “all the more strik- in TV history. er Bob Filner resigned as dent who preemptively history. Like I said, this ing when compared with his Eye Worst TV Series Ending: San Diego mayor and was invaded Iraq under false stuff is complicated. standing a year ago, as he Joe Gandelman The Dexter finale. In its sentenced to  90 days in pretenses with fictionalized We’re a nation with war was preparing for his second early seasons Dexter had home confinement, proba- intelligence — that one. fatigue. We’ve been at war inauguration after a solid es. His presence on the tick- been a great show based on a tion, and fines totaling about The Obama-doesn’t- for so long we’ve forgotten reelection victory. That high et did little to help Romney. superb series of books by $1,500. Former Rep. deserve-the-Nobel-Peace- what peace means or what note proved fleeting as the His role in a bipartisan Jeff Lindsay about a Miami Anthony Weiner seemed a Prize sentiment somehow it looks like. president faced a series of budget compromise led ana- Police blood spatter pattern masochist pleading for seamlessly morphed into an If Americans wanted setbacks, culminating in the lysts to paint him as an adult analyst who is secretly a defeat, humiliation and Appeaser-in-Chief meme. their president to hobble botched rollout of his in the room not focused serial killer. The series devi- ridicule when he ran for During the next presidential around singing “Bomb Affordable Care Act two exclusively on ideology. He ated from the books and New York mayor and got all election, Mitt Romney Iran” to the tune of the months ago.” now seems inching back to a plotting became more three. claimed Obama started his Beach Boys’ “Barbara Ann” The Worse Use of Money harder stand. strained. By its finale, Best Political Fallout for presidency off with an apol- we had that choice. (It was by a Political Party: The Worst Self-Inflicted Dexter was a series whose a Politician Facing ogy tour. Right-wing a landslide in 2008: 10 mil- money the Republican Damage to a Political cut-up body parts should Scandal: Chris Farley look author, Michelle Malkin, lion more Americans voted National Committee spent on Party: No, it wasn’t the have been buried a season or alike Toronto Mayor Rob said Obama was “Jihadi- for Obama than Acappella a political “autopsy” after Republican government two earlier. Ford was caught on video Coddling” in regards to the McCain. That’s 365 elec- former Massachusetts Gov. shutdown, a Ted Cruz Best Talk Show Host for smoking crack and in a oft-debunked Benghazi toral votes to 173.) Mitt Romney and the GOP Production. Democrats Independents, Centrists, drunken rant, but his poll conspiracy theory. Instead we’re wading were soundly defeated in the potentially suffered major and Moderates: Michael numbers went up. Faced Congresswoman Michele into the murky waters of 2012 elections. Advice that long-term damage due to the Smerconish on XM radio. with a lawsuit, Ford apolo- Bachmann demanded, international relations. the party should tip-toe disastrous Obamacare web- Some talk the talk. gized to Toronto Star “President Obama must There was a phone call with towards the center and reach site rollout, coupled with Smerconish walks the walk. reporter Daniel Dale for immediately end his doc- Iran. U.N. inspectors are in out to women, gays, and Americans learning Obama Best Pizza: Still Pepe’s in insinuating Dale was a trine of appeasement and Syria. There was a hand- Latinos and harp less on wasn’t correct in saying they New Haven, Conn., with pedophile. Ford=Survivor. weakness toward Iran.” shake with Fidel’s brother. social issues than far-right could keep their insurance, New Haven’s URBN, which Obama is more willing to And to bring these com- ideological dogma was total- which battered the party’s now has restaurants in San Joe Gandelman is a veteran negotiate with Iran than plex issues home, I’ll end ly ignored and the party argument that if Americans Diego and San Francisco, a journalist who wrote for newspa- Republicans, bristled right- by quoting the wife-beating seemingly moved further trusted government it could close second. pers overseas and in the United wingers. deadbeat dad, John Lennon: right. effectively improve their Best Book on John F. States. CNN’s John Avlon named (Right, because unlike “Imagine all the people liv- Best Political Comeback: lives. Obama and the Kennedy, Jr. and his assas- him as one of the top 25 the GOP, Iran is opting to ing life in peace...” Rep. Paul Ryan. When he Democrats came out looking sination: “The Kennedy Centrists Columnists and feign moderation in order to ran as Mitt Romney’s Veep, like they’d say anything to Half Century: The Commentators. He can be get their way.) Tina Dupuy can be reached fact-checkers almost had to get health care reform and Presidency, Assassination, reached at jgandelman@themod- Cut to: Nelson Mandela’s at [email protected]/. put in for workmen’s com- couldn’t administer it when and Lasting Legacy of John eratevoice.com/. Guest columns funeral and an impromptu Guest columns are the opin- pensation documenting Ryan they got it. F. Kennedy” by Larry are the opinion of the writer, not handshake between Obama ion of the writer, not necessar- inaccuracies, which he’d Best TV Series and Best Sabato. Sabato examined necessarily those of the News- and Cuba’s Raul Castro. ily those of the News-Sun nonetheless repeat in speech- Series Ending: “Breaking every utterance by Sun. (Fidel Castro and Nelson staff. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 Page A5 Boy stable after falling in front of train in AP

By PHIL ATTINGER Avon Park Middle School is near terpiece of the city’s cultural arts This would include those walk- lic education programs to prevent [email protected] the area where the boy was struck. district, just east of the tracks. ing or running on or along tracks collisions, injuries and fatalities on AVON PARK — A 14-year-old Robert Hendrix, who has a son A freight train interrupted this as well as at crossings. and around railroad tracks and boy was injured when he apparent- in middle school, told the News- year’s Avon Park Chamber of In 1990, the plan states, the highway rail grade crossings – is a ly tried to dodge a train in down- Sun that he had seen a group of Commerce Christmas parade since number of trespassers who died on key partner with FDOT, the plan town Avon Park. middle school-aged boys “playing the parade coincided with CSX rail rights of way exceeded 500 for states. Ralph Davis, Jr., who lives on chicken” with trains in that area in Transport schedules. The crossing the first time. Since 1997, trespass- However, the issues of tres- Lake Avenue, was reported the past. at Main Street has two tracks and er fatalities have exceeded fatali- passers is complicated by the fact Wednesday to be in stable condi- He didn’t know if any of them crossing arms on both sides of the ties at grade crossings as the that trespassers are not a single, tion in Tampa General Hospital were involved in this incident, but divided roadway, and no floats largest category of railroad-related consistent group. So, Operation after suffering a leg injury and a said immediately after the incident were on the tracks when the barri- deaths. Lifesaver serves as an avenue to broken pelvis. that he didn’t think it would be ers came down. Of the 434 incidents between continuously improve safety within According to Nell Hays of the long before someone got hurt. The Florida Department of 2005 and 2009 — both vehicle and Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, Avon Park – like Sebring, Lake Transportation has stated in its pedestrian — 42 were pedestrians the railroad right of way and at Davis was running alongside the Placid, Bartow and Lakeland – still Highway Rail Grade Crossing or cyclists: 30 pedestrians, or 6.9 highway rail grade crossings train at around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, has regular train traffic on tracks Safety Action Plan that collisions percent of all incidents; six pedes- through education, engineering and trying to beat it, and stumbled as through the city’s downtown area. between trains and other vehicles trian suicides, or 1.4 percent, and enforcement through partnerships he was trying to dart in front of the The city grew up thanks to the have gone down 42 percent since another six were cyclists, 1.4 per- with local, state and federal gov- northbound 92 Amtrak train as it Seaboard Air Line Railroad, the 2007, but incidents with trespassers cent. ernments, railroads, transit agen- neared Main Street and North former station of what is now the on railroad rights of way have gone Operation Lifesaver – a non- cies, law enforcement, safety Central Avenue. city’s historical museum and a cen- up. profit organization providing pub- organizations and the public.

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CENTENNIAL, Colo. Post. “I’m scared (about retrieve any books or bags. (AP) — Students are being going back in). I’m a little Still, she returned to be able allowed back into nervous, but you have to get to see her school in person Colorado’s Arapahoe High used to it again.” again, rather in than aerial School for brief visits that Student body vice presi- news footage. She also said are providing some comfort dent Grace Marlowe was off she had to see and hug peo- following last week’s shoot- campus at the time of the ple to be really assured that ing. shooting and didn’t have to they’re fine. Juniors and seniors were allowed inside for two hours Thursday to get MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 4"; Black; things they had to leave Crhistmas ad main A rhr top of; 0 0 0 3 4 3 6 4 behind after a gunman opened fire, wounding one student before killing him- self. Underclassmen are scheduled to report Friday. They were able to meet their teachers, walk the sub- urban Denver school’s halls Katara Simmons/News-Sun Javaria Faniel, 7, is all smiles as she tears into her present, a fashion design kit, on and gather in the cafeteria Thursday in Avon Park. to talk and eat homemade cookies. It’s the first time the students had been in the Boys and Girls Club kids get school since they had to evacuate, their hands in the air, as deputies worked to Christmas a little early ensure gunman Karl Pierson didn’t have any accom- Continued from A1 plices. “It’s rough,” senior Lexi Woodraun Wright. Berrent told The Denver Wright said that every child would receive one big gift along with smaller gifts from Santa and the organiza- MID STATE DEWATERING; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, 12/20/13; tion. 0 0 0 3 4 6 1 6 Santa and Mrs. Claus were present Thursday for photo opportunities for the kids. Six-year-old Martice Spears, a first-grader, excit- edly unwrapped a remote- controlled car Thursday. Spears played with his toy alongside a friend, who received a basketball as his gift. A special guest stopped by Thursday’s event to visit children and hand out more Katara Smoons/News-Sun presents. Bryson Atkins, 6, receives a gift Thursday, while visiting Former Avon Park High with Santa and Mrs. Claus. School baseball star and cur- rent Los Angeles Dodgers six families and purchased We will deliver them to the utility player Dee Gordon, over 100 presents — good homes because we don’t son of former Major League presents, not just little cheap want the other children to all star Tom Gordon, was things, either,” Wright said feel left out,” Wright said. present Thursday and greet- of Gordon. Gordon presented 10-year- ed six families who were Along with bag full of old Dylan Brignoni with an chosen by the club to receive presents, Gordon also pur- air hockey table, which the extra help this holiday sea- chased scooters for the Memorial Elementary son. selected children. School student happily “He personally sponsored “The scooters aren’t here. accepted with a huge smile.

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Page A6 News-Sun u Friday, December 20, 2013 www.newssun.com C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 Page A7 Arrests made quickly in Board wants to meet with Benton about home invasion robbery HCSO building needs Continued from A1 shell casing on the bedroom Through their investiga- Cody Haralson floor. tion, deputies connected the Continued from A1 commissioners also are - Chase Allen Cody, 21, of A second victim said a sus- robbery to seven people who looking at finding “sub- 2205 Golden Age Villas, pect armed with a handgun were connected to 2205 Handley asked if a county- stantial” funds to balance Avon Park — $240,000 bond forced entry into his locked Golden Age Villas in Avon owned building on the budget for the upcom- - Samantha Ashle-Rose bedroom, demanded money Park, where they found evi- Kenilworth Boulevard ing fiscal year. Haralson, 19, also of 2205 from him and struck him dence connected to the case, might not make a perma- County Administrator Golden Age Villas, Avon across the right side of his including the stolen cellular nent, cost-effective solu- June Fisher said staff had Park — $118,000 bond face with the handgun, phone. tion to the problem. The such things as timelines as - Brian Stanley Jones Jr., Jones Personette reports said. One of the seven was not idea was not well received well as information on 29, of 703 State St., Avon A third victim reported that listed among the ones arrest- by law enforcement offi- investigation into the suit- Park — $240,000 bond two people pulled him out of ed, but the suspects named an cials. ability of other facilities - Jesse Lee Personette, 26, bed and threw him on the eighth person — Personette At Tuesday’s session, available for the discus- of 17B East Adams St., Avon floor, kicked him in the ribs — as being involved with the Commissioner Jim Brooks sion. In the past, the county Park — $240,000 bond. and held a handgun to his case. suggested the commission has looked into renovation - Devion Marcell head, demanding money. When deputies caught up have what he termed a of the Restoration Center at Randolph, 22, of Avon Park They took a black and gray with Personette on East “serious heart-to-heart” Sparta Road and State (general delivery) — laptop from him, reports said. Adams Street in Avon Park, Rodriguez with the sheriff and discuss Road 66 as well as the for- $223,000 bond. Randolph Three more victims were they searched his vehicle and the current needs mer SunTrust Bank - Edwardo Luis Rodriguez, also attacked by two suspects found the stolen laptop and a “We believe for her operation. building in down- 26, of 2205 N. DeSoto Ave., who forced their way into a black and white bandanna. that they and “I realize that we town Sebring as pos- Avon Park — $450,000 bond. bedroom, grabbed one of the Details of deputies’ con- maybe others are charged with sible locations for - Mark Anthony Tish, 22, victims by his neck and held versation with him were in their group the process of pro- the sheriff’s opera- of 1634 Wightman Ave., him against the bed, again redacted from arrest reports, have victim- viding the sheriff tion. Sebring — $450,000 bond. demanding money. Another but the arrest report goes on ized additional and other constitu- Current The robbery took place at victim in that same bedroom to say that deputies obtained persons in our tional officers with Benton Commission Chair 1:59 a.m. Tuesday at 245 was approached by a person a search warrant for 2205 community Tish space,” Brooks Greg Harris indicat- Highlands Blvd. in Lake with a gun demanding Golden Age Villas and found and with your said. “But before we spend ed he believed the sheriff Placid, according to arrest money. He said he had no ammunition that matched the help we can not only hold any money I think we need simply wanted a new build- reports from the Highlands money and pulled out his spent shell casing, a firearm these criminals in jail, but to have a workshop with ing. The question was County Sheriff’s Office. One wallet to show him. The sus- of the same caliber — which hopefully keep them out of the sheriff, her staff and whether the commission of the six victims reported pect then stuck him on the wasn’t listed in arrest reports the community for a long our staff.” could afford to underwrite that one of the suspects hand and on the left side of — two black pairs of cargo time,” Benton said. Brooks noted that the such a project. forced his way into the east his face with the gun. shorts, a black sweatshirt, Anyone with information commission had spent Brooks added that some bedroom, brandishing a hand- The victim being held by 500 Mexican pesos and $15 on these subjects is requested “well over $1 million” and of the sheriff’s needs have gun, and demanded money his neck told the suspects he in U.S. currency. to contact the Sheriff’s Office done little more than reno- changed because the dis- from him. didn’t have any money, so Deputies have linked the Criminal Investigations Unit vate some of the existing patch operation has been The suspect then stuck the they walked out. suspects to other robberies in and Detective Nathan Coogan space at the current sher- moved and renovated. victim on the top of his head The sixth victim was also the county, reports said. at 402-7341 or 402-7250. iff’s office. Additionally, the develop- with the handgun and the gun in the fourth bedroom, but Further charges are pending Anyone with information “I know we’re not going ment of a property and evi- went off, shooting a slug into had hidden under his blanket investigation. who wants to remain anony- to make everybody happy dence facility is under way. the ceiling. and couldn’t tell deputies any Sheriff Susan Benton per- mous and eligible for a cash with everything but I’d just However, Sheriff Susan The suspect stole $600 in information.The fourth victim sonally is asking members of reward is asked to contact like to see us do it the Benton has indicated that cash and a black and gray walked outside when the sus- the public “to call us with Heartland Crime Stoppers at right way,” he said. there now are other duties Kycora Boost touchscreen pects left and saw six people any information” on the sus- 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or Commissioner Jack that have been added statu- phone from him, reports said. get in a dark-colored minivan pects or possible related www.heartlandcrimestop- Richie, who served two torily for which her opera- Deputies later found a spent parked out front. cases. pers.com. terms as county commis- tion is responsible. sion chair, noted that the Meanwhile, the deadline commission had been mov- on Requests for Proposals Community Briefs ing forward on the project closed for work on the – although “not with great Kenilworth Building on Continued from A2 Wakeman will be calling the and $12 per person for non- show/supper is set for Dec. speed.” Richie noted that Thursday. squares from 7:30-9:30. members. The public is 27, hosted by G.W. the name of the movie can- Snacks are provided and invited; to purchase tickets, Saunders. not be released; however, square dance attire is not call Sandy Allen at 465-6547 This is an inside family this very popular 2004 Obituaries required. or Susie Lee at 699-0886. venue; no alcohol will be American Christmas comedy served. The venue is at 3501 LEE MITCHELL (Howard) and Nancy will be enjoyed by the entire Dance Club hosts AMVETS Auxiliary Beck Ave. Call 253-0771 or Lee Thomas (Tony) Benschoter (Reed); grand- family. It is rated PG. like Under The Oaks Opry Mitchell, age 94, of Avon children, Eric and Amy; The movie will be shown Golden Era Band serves pork loin Park, Fla., passed away and great-grandchildren, on the Highlands Art on Facebook. Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. He Karma and Zedann. League’s lawn (1985 SEBRING – The SEBRING – AMVETS SFSC Winter Break was born Sept. 15, 1919 in Visitation was Thursday, Lakeview Drive) and is Highlands Social Dance Ladies Auxiliary will have a Sunnyside, Ga. to Henry Dec. 19, 2013 from 4-6 sponsored by the Sebring Club will host the music of pork loin dinner from 5-7 begins Dec. 21 Osgood and Annie Laurie p.m. at Stephenson-Nelson Public Library and the the Golden Era 14-piece p.m. Saturday for a $7 dona- (Patterson) Funeral Home in Avon Sebring Community dance band from 7-9:30 p.m. tion. Karaoke will be with South Florida State Mitchell. During World Park. A graveside service Redevelopment Agency Friday, Dec. 20 at the BilDi from 6-9 p.m. College will be closed War II he was a Tail will be held Friday, Dec. (CRA). Free to attend; a Highlands Social Center, Saturday, Dec. 21 through Moose Lodge Gunner on a B24 of the 8th 20, 2013 at 11 a.m. at great family night out to get 3400 Sebring Parkway. Wednesday, Jan 1, for Air Force 446 Bomb Florida National Cemetery in the holiday spirit. Bring Dance to the big band planning for New Winter Break. The college Group. He was retired in Bushnell, Fla. with blankets, lawn chairs and a sounds of the ’40s, ’50s, and Year’s will reopen on Thursday, from Florida Power (now Pastor Jon Beck officiat- picnic basket. ’60s. Snacks and sandwiches Jan. 2. Progress Energy), was a ing. The Carousel of Lights will be available. SEBRING – The Moose Str8Up Ministry member of First Baptist In lieu of flowers the will be illuminated from 6-9 Admission is $7 for non- Lodge 2259 on U.S. 98 is Church and has been a res- family has requested that p.m. that evening in Circle members and $5 for mem- taking reservations for their plans party ident of Avon Park since you give to a charity of Park. In addition to the bers. Dress is smart casual. New Year’s Eve Dance with 1948, coming from your choice or the Florida lights, Santa will be there, Everyone is welcome, music by Larry Musgrave. LAKE PLACID – The Frostproof, Fla. Baptist Children’s Home, the interactive puppet show including singles. Call 386- Members and their guests second annual Str8Up Mr. Mitchell is survived P.O. Box 8190, Lakeland, will be performing and 0855 or visit www.high- are invited to enjoy an hors Ministry Christmas Party by his wife of 65 years, FL 33802. snacks will be provided. The landsdanceclub.org on the d’oeuvres buffet, champagne will be from 2-8 p.m. Catherine Mitchell of Avon Stephenson-Nelson Circle Park is just a few Internet. toast, party favors and Saturday at the Youth House, Park, Fla.; daughters, Funeral Home – Avon Park blocks walking distance breakfast. 113 S. Main St. Dinner is at Trudie Henderson stephensonnelsonfh.com from the Highlands Art Ballroom Dancers The celebration will begin 4:30 p.m. League. have Christmas at 7 p.m., and the cost is $30 The entire community is For more information, dance per person. Reservations can invited to join the youth and visit be made at the Lodge. For mentors for a great meal, a ICS CREMATION; CENTRAL FLORIDA CAS- www.HeartlandHolidayFest.c LAKE PLACID – The further information call 655- bonfire, s’mores and carol- 1.736"; 3"; Black; obit KET STORE &; 1.736"; om. Lake Placid Ballroom 3920. ing. 699-1480. page tv incl; 6"; Black; obit page tv Dancers will host a Red & 0 0 0 3 4 2 0 0 ads p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 8 Buttonwood Squares White Christmas Dinner Music Under the Headhunters has to host dance Dance on Saturday at the Oaks ribbon cutting Elks Hall in Lake Placid, SEBRING – The starting at 5 p.m. with a SEBRING – There will be SEBRING – Sebring Buttonwood Squares will social hour, dinner starting Christmas lights and Chamber of Commerce new host a Christmas square at 5:30 p.m. and dancing Country/Bluegrass/Blues and member Headhunters Hair dance today at Buttonwood until 9 p.m. Music by Gospel Music at Under The Salon is having its ribbon Bay RV Resort. Rounds will Chrissy. Oaks Opry at 7 p.m. today cutting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. begin at 7 p.m. with Mike Tickets are $10 per and again at 2 p.m. Sunday. today. The address is 5367 Gormley cueing. Nelson person for LPBD members, A special Christmas U.S. 27. High schools’ good report card means tougher standards will be used next time around Continued from A1 sary for C and D grades. high schools were protected by that Education Commissioner Pam policy this year, education officials dards to rise if 75 percent of any group Stewart praised teachers and students said. of schools makes the two highest for the progress. Stewart said that scores could still The news marks. State officials said Wednesday “They are doing a good job, and it is slip after new tests based on those stan- this marked the first time the new rule really important that we continue to dards are implemented because is just a has been used. raise the bar as Florida his done, histor- Common Core is expected to be more For example, high schools will now ically, over the years,” she said. rigorous than the state’s current guide- have to score 70 percent of the points At the same time, the state is contin- lines. click away! available on the state’s grading system, uing a policy aimed at preventing “I think it’s fair to say that, just as www.newssun.com up from 66 percent, to get an A. The schools’ scores from falling by more with this move on our high-school standard will increase from 62 percent than one grade a year while schools grading we are raising the bar, that’s to 65 percent for a B, and there will be phase in new state standards based on what we’ll be doing in ‘14-’15,” she smaller increases in the scores neces- the Common Core initiative. Seven said. NEWS-SUN C M Y K

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals SPOUSE OF LINDA K. LEE N/K/A JOHN DOE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT service on Plaintiff's attorney, or immediately LINE OF EVANSTON STREET THE SAME BE- **See Americans with Disabilities Act UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT thereafter; otherwise, a default will be en- ING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11, In accordance with the Americans Disabilities BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA tered against you for the relief demanded in BLOCK 191; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY Act, persons with disabilities needing a spe- AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION the Complaint or petition. DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY cial accommodation to participate in this pro- TENANTS are the Defendant(s). Robert Ger- CASE NO. 2011CA000590 This notice shall be published once a week LINE OF LOT 11, 75 FEET; THENCE IN A ceeding should contact the individual or maine as The Clerk of the Circuit Court will CITIMORTGAGE, INC., for two consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION PARALLEL TO agency sending the notice at Echevarria & sell to the highest and best bidder for cash Plaintiff, WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court BELLEVUE AVENUE 150 FEET TO THE Associates, P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, at 430 S. COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, vs. on this 15th day of October, 2013. SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 9 OF SAID FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) 251-4766, FL 33870 AT 11:00 A.M. on January 10, JAMES M. DOERR JR. Clerk of the Circuit Court BLOCK 191; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY not later than seven (7) days prior to the pro- 2014, the following described property as A/K/A JAMES MICHAEL DOERR, JR., et. al. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Defendant(s). Deputy Clerk LINE OF LOT 9 TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) LOT 16, HICKORY RIDGE SUBDIVISION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Albertelli Law LINE OF BELLEVUE AVENUE; THENCE IN A 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a P.O. Box 23028 NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE December 13, 20, 2013 SUBSCRIBE THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated No- Tampa, FL 33623 SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF BELLEVUE AVE- PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF vember 21, 2013, and entered in Case No. EF-018688F01 NUE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THAT 2011CA000590 of the Circuit Court of the **See the Americans with Disabilities Act LOTS LYING IN AND COMPRISING A PART OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF TO CERTAIN 1985 FUQUA DOUBLE WIDE MO- Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands If you a person with a disability who needs OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3, SECTION 20, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY BILE HOME WITH VIN #'S FH3610695A & County, Florida, wherein CITIMORTGAGE, any accommodation in order to participate TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST. GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION YOUR FH3610695B & REAL PROPERTY #R90 INC., is the Plaintiff and JAMES M. DOERR in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no A/K/A 839 EVANSTON STREET, SE- CASE NO. 11-837 GCS Any person claiming an interest in the JR. A/K/A JAMES MICHAEL DOERR, JR.; cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- BRING, FL 33870 THE BAN OF NEW YORK MELLON surplus from the sale, if any, other than the MARLIN T. DOERR; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 tance. Please contact the Office of the Court Any person claiming an interest in the FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, HOMETOWN property owner as of the date of the lis pen- N/K/A HEATHER WILBUR are the Administrator, (863)534-4690, within two surplus from the sale, if any, other than the AS TRUSTEE FOR THE dens must file a claim within 60 days after Defendant(s). Robert Germaine as The Clerk (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE NEWSPAPER the sale. of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest of Action; if you are hearing or voice im- dens must file a claim within sixty (60) days CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED Dated this 1st day of November, 2013. and best bidder for cash at 430 S. COM- paired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida after the sale CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 Robert Germaine MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 AT Relay Service 711. To file response please WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the vs. THE As Clerk of the Court 11:00 A.M. on January 15, 2014, the fol- contact Highlands County Clerk of Court, Court on December 5, 2013. PAMELA V. RAMSAY A/K/A PAMELA V. By: /s/ Toni Kopp lowing described property as set forth in 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL ROBERT W. GERMAINE PEART, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAMELA NEWS-SUN As Deputy Clerk said Final Judgment, to wit: 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: Clerk of the Circuit Court V. RAMSAY A/K/A PAMELA V. PEART, IMPORTANT LOT 10, RAMER'S ROOST SUBDIVISION, (863) 402-6664. By: /s/ Toni Kopp IF ANY,THE BOARD OF COUNTY If you are a person with a disability who ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RE- December 13, 20, 2013 Deputy Clerk COMMISSIONERS FOR HIGHLANDS TODAY! needs any accommodation in order to CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 66, OF Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNKNOWN TENANT(S), IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Defendants. participate in this proceeding, you are enti- THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT P.O. Box 25018 tled, at no cost to you, to the provision of COUNTY, FLORIDA. Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CALL IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a certain assistance. Please contact the Of- Any person claiming an interest in the CIVIL ACTION F12018539 fice of the Court Administrator, (863) surplus from the sale, if any, other than the NUTTER-FNMA-R-dpuhalla-Team Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000126 filed November 21, 2013 entered in Civil 385-6155 534-4690, at least 7 days before your property owner as of the date of the lis pen- DIVISION: 2-F12018539 scheduled court appearance, or immediately dens must file a claim within 60 days after **See Americans with Disabilities Act Case No. 11-837 GCS of the Circuit Court of JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for High- upon receiving this notification if the time the sale. Plaintiff, In accordance with the Americans Disabilities before the scheduled appearance is less Dated this 22nd day of November, 2013. Act, persons with disabilities needing a spe- lands County, Sebring, Florida, the Clerk of vs. Court will sell to the highest and best bidder than 7 days; Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if Robert Germaine THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, cial accommodation to participate in this pro- you are hearing or voice impaired, call As Clerk of the Court ceeding should contact the individual or for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in the GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Serv- By: /s/ Toni Kopp CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER agency sending the notice at Echevarria & ice 711. As Deputy Clerk Associates, P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 in CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes 13-07538 IMPORTANT THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST RICHARD L. FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) 251-4766, December 13, 20, 2013 If you are a person with a disability who not later than seven (7) days prior to the pro- on the 15th day of January, 2014 at 11:00 BRANSCOMBE A/K/A RICHARD LEE AM on the following described property as needs any accommodation in order to BRANSCOMBE, DECEASED, et al, ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) participate in this proceeding, you are enti- 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Defendant(s). tled, at no cost to you, to the provision of 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. to-wit: OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE certain assistance. Please contact the Of- December 13, 20, 2013 Lot 86, Lincoln Heights Subdivision, ac- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a fice of the Court Administrator, (863) cording to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat CASE No.: 11-739 GCS Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure 534-4690, at least 7 days before your IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Book 4, Page 42, of the Public Records of HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE dated December 04, 2013 and entered in scheduled court appearance, or immediately OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Highlands County, Florida. FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF Case No. 28-2013-CA-000126 of the Circuit upon receiving this notification if the time IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Any person claiming an interest in the RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for before the scheduled appearance is less CIVIL ACTION surplus from the sale, if any, other than the LOAN TRUST 2006-1, HIGHLANDS County, Florida wherein JAMES than 7 days; Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000551 property owner as of the date of the lis pen- Plaintiff, B. NUTTER & COMPANY is the Plaintiff and you are hearing or voice impaired, call DIVISION: dens, must file a claim within 60 days after vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT- TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida 1-08655 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, the sale. ANGEL L. CHABRIER, UNKNOWN SPOUSE EES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, December 20, 27, 2013 Plaintiff, Dated this 22nd day of November, 2013. OF ANGEL L. CHABRIER, AURORA DEJESUS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIM- vs. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK CLASSIFIED UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AURORA DEJESUS, ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST IN THE CIRCUIT COURT MARIE DALIDA PIERRE, et al, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RHS INDUSTRIES, INC. RETIREMENT RICHARD L. BRANSCOMBE A/K/A RICHARD OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Defendant(s). As Clerk of the Court FUND, LUIS GONZALEZ AND ROSA LEE BRANSCOMBE, DECEASED; ROBERT P. ADS IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY: /s/ Toni Kopp HERNANDEZ, BRANSCOMBE AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF CIVIL ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Deputy Clerk Defendants. RICHARD L. BRANSCOMBE A/K/A RICHARD CASE NO.: 13000442GCAXMX Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure 1889724 GET NOTICE OF SALE LEE BRANSCOMBE, DECEASED; JOHN P. DIVISION: dated December 04, 2013 and entered in 13-00759-1 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 BRANSCOMBE AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL Case No. 28-2013-CA-000551 of the Circuit If you are a person with a disability who NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a RICHARD L. BRANSCOMBE A/K/A RICHARD FAST ASSOCIATION, Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for needs any accommodation in order to par- Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure LEE BRANSCOMBE, DECEASED; TRACEY A. Plaintiff, HIGHLANDS County, Florida wherein WELLS ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, dated November 21, 2013, and entered in MCFEE F/K/A TRACEY A. BRANSCOMBE AS vs. FARGO BANK, NA, is the Plaintiff and MARIE at no cost to you, to the provision of certain RESULTS Case No. 11-739 GCS of the Circuit Court of HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD L. ALFRED AWOMEWE, ET AL, DALIDA PIERRE; are the Defendants, The assistance. Please contact the Office of the the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands BRANSCOMBE A/K/A RICHARD LEE BRANS- Defendant(s). Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within County, Florida, wherein HSBC BANK USA, COMBE, DECEASED; SANDRA J. PETERSON NOTICE OF ACTION best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY two (2) working days of your receipt of this N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED A/K/A SANDRA J. WALLER F/K/A SANDRA J. To: ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if you are hearing HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY BRANSCOMBE AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALFRED LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 LOAN TRUST 2006-1, is Plaintiff and ANGEL RICHARD L. BRANSCOMBE A/K/A RICHARD AWOMEWE COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the or Florida Relay Service 711. L. CHABRIER, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AN- LEE BRANSCOMBE, DECEASED; GAYLE ANN Last Known Address: 5050 Mendavia Dr, 6th day of January, 2014, the following de- December 20, 27, 2013 GEL L. CHABRIER, AURORA DEJESUS, UN- GUIMOND A/K/A GAYLE A. GUIMOND A/K/A Sebring, FL 33872 scribed property as set forth in said Final IN THE CIRCUIT COURT KNOWN SPOUSE OF AURORA DEJESUS, GAYLE SPREADBURY GUIMOND AS HEIR OF Current Address: Unknown Judgment: FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA RHS INDUSTRIES, INC. RETIREMENT FUND, THE ESTATE OF RICHARD L. BRANSCOMBE ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM- ONE HALF (1/2) OF THE CLOSED MARIAN PROBATE DIVISION LUIS GONZALEZ AND ROSA HERNANDEZ, A/K/A RICHARD LEE BRANSCOMBE, DE- ING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST DRIVE CONTIGUOUS AND ADJACENT TO FILE NO. PC 13-365 are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and CEASED; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES 1000 THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN- THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROP- Division best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE ERTY: IN RE: ESTATE OF Room, Basement 430 South Commerce Ave- AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL Announcements DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN LOT 10, BLOCK 1, RE-PLAT OF PORTION LOUISE BYRD nue, Sebring, FL at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS OF FISHER'S SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO Deceased. the 15th day of January, 2014, the following BE DEAD OF ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS described property as set forth in said Sum- KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST Legals OTHER CLAIMANTS BOOK 4, AT PAGE 10, SAID REPLAT BEING The administration of the estate of Louise mary Final Judgment, to wit: AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, 1050 Last Known Address: Unknown RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, AT PAGE 78 Byrd, deceased, whose date of death was Lot 2, Block 4, Sun N Lakes Estates Holiday OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; UNITED STATES OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Current Address: Unknown BOTH OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- March 22, 2013, is pending in the Circuit Country Club Section, according to the map AMERICA ON BEHALF OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Court for Highlands Court, Florida, Probate or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, Page OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA close a mortgage on the following property in A/K/A 1803 MARIAN DRIVE, SEBRING, FL Division, the address of which is 590 South 92, Public Records of Highlands County, are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Highlands County, Florida: 33870-2238 Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The Florida. will sell to the highest and best bidder for CASE NO. 28-2013-CA-000544 LOT 1, IN BLOCK 743, OF SUN 'N LAKE Any person claiming an interest in the names and addresses of the personal repre- Street Address: 204 Golfpoint Drive, High- cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC D/B/A ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 15 R1, AC- surplus from the sale, if any, other than the sentative and the personal representative's lands, FL 33852 BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- attorney are set forth below. and all fixtures and personal property located COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE Plaintiff, CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 64, BEING dens must file a claim within sixty (60) days All creditors of the decedent and other therein or thereon, which are included as se- AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 6th day of vs. A 1989 REPLAT OF UNIT 15 AS RECORDED after the sale persons having claims or demands against curity in Plaintiff's mortgage. January, 2014, the following described prop- PERRY TOWLES AND LINDA K. LEE, et. al. IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 40, BOTH OF THE WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the decedent's estate on whom a copy of this Any person claiming an interest in the erty as set forth in said Final Judgment: Defendant(s). PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Court on December 5, 2013. notice is required to be served must file their surplus funds from the sale, if any, other THE NORTHEASTERLY HALF OF LOTS 9, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FLORIDA. ROBERT W. GERMAINE claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE than the property owner as of the date of the 10 AND 11, BLOCK 191, WOODLAWN TER- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a A/K/A 5050 MENDAVIA DR SEBRING FL Clerk of the Circuit Court LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days RACE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Octo- 33872-9004 By: /s/ Toni Kopp THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE after the sale. RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 96, ber 31, 2013, and entered in Case No. has been filed against you and you are re- Deputy Clerk OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE Dated at Sebring, Highlands County, Flor- (TRANSCRIPT BOOK 1, PAGE 1), PUBLIC RE- 28-2013-CA-000544 of the Circuit Court of quired to serve a copy of your written de- Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ida, this 22nd day of November, 2013. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- fenses within 30 days after the first publica- P.O. Box 25018 All other creditors of the decedent and Bob Germaine SAID NORTHEASTERLY HALF OF SAID LOTS lands County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR tion, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff's attor- Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 other persons having claims or demands Clerk of said Circuit Court BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS MORTGAGE, LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORT- ney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, F13008197 against decedent's estate must file their By: /s/ Toni Kopp FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT INTERSECTION GAGE COMPANY, is the Plaintiff and PERRY Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with WELLSLPS-SPECFHLMC-R-bdurosier-Team claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS As Deputy Clerk OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF BELLE- TOWLES; LINDA K. LEE; UNKNOWN this Court either before November 13, 2013 1-F13008197 AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- SPOUSE OF PERRY TOWLES; UNKNOWN December 20, 27, 2013 VUE AVENUE AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY C M Y K

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals TION OF THIS NOTICE. perintendent, at 426 School Street, Sebring, the proposed rule or amendment is esti- reporting requirements for cyber bullying, NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD precluded by law. The cost to the School ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE Florida 33870. The purpose and effect of the mated to be $200. The estimated annual provides for codes for reporting offenses re- OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO District of promulgating the proposed rule or TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION proposed amendment is to modify Rule 2.22 cost of implementing and enforcing the pro- sulting from bullying, provides for data re- CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN amendment is estimated to be $200. The 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE in accordance with annual review and imple- posed rule or amendment is $0. The text of porting on the basis of sex, race, or disabil- AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE estimated annual cost of implementing and WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. mentation of statutory and district changes the proposed rule or amendment can be ob- ity, and expands bullying or harassment pro- 6.27 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD and other corrective measures as deemed tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. hibition through the use of data or computer HEARING $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO necessary. A summary of the proposed rule Marlene Welborn) George Douglas Admin- software to include the non-school related NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL ment can be obtained at the Superinten- (2) YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECE- or amendment is as follows: Clarifies meet- istration Building, 426 School Street, Se- matters if it substantially interferes with or BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. ings open to the public where official acts bring, Florida 33870, between the hours of limits the victims ability to participate in ing an amendment to Rule 6.27, Profes- Douglas Administration Building, 426 School The date of first publication of this Notice are to be taken and corrects grammatical er- 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through school services, activities or opportunities of- sional Ethics. The School Board will Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the is December 13, 2013. rors within section XI.F. of the rule; Modifies Friday. fered by a school, or substantially disrupts discuss/approve future plans to amend the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday Personal Representative: rule in compliance with Florida Statute THE SCHOOL BOARD the educational process or orderly operation rule at a regular meeting of the Board on through Friday. F. Ray Byrd 286.0114, to allow members of the public a OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, of a school. The specific legal authority in- Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in THE SCHOOL BOARD 3817 Sebring Parkway reasonable opportunity to be heard on a BY: Wally Cox cludes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, the Board Meeting Room, George Douglas OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Sebring, FL 33870 proposition before the board; Adding lan- Superintendent & ex officio secretary and 1006.147, Florida Statutes. The School Administration Building, 426 School Street, BY: Wally Cox BREED & NUNNALLEE, P.A. guage regarding board members as custodi- December 20, 2013 District believes that the proposed rule or Sebring, Florida 33870. If requested by an Superintendent & ex officio secretary Attorneys for Petitioner ans of social media messages received or NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD amendment will have no effect on small affected person in writing within 14 days of December 20, 2013 325 NORTH COMMERCE AVENUE sent regarding school matters. All such re- OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO business. The School District believes that the date of this notice, a rule development SEBRING, FL 33870-3206 cords are the responsibility of the sender/re- CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN the proposed rule or amendment will not re- workshop will be noticed in a local newspa- Telephone: (863) 382-3154 ceiver to maintain in accordance with public AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE sult in substantial increase in costs or prices per. The request must be submitted to Wally By: /s/ E Mark Breed III records requirements, or to provide such re- 3.60 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC paid by consumers, individual industries or Cox, Superintendent, at 426 School Street, E. MARK BREED III cords to the School District for safekeeping. HEARING state or local government agencies, and will Sebring, Florida 33870. The purpose and ef- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Florida Bar No. 338702 The specific legal authority includes Sections NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL not result in significant adverse effects on fect of the proposed amendment is to modify OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO Email Address: [email protected] 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, 286.0114 and BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- competition, employment, investment, pro- Rule 6.27 in accordance with annual review CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN December 13, 20, 2013 1001.371, Florida Statutes. The School Dis- ing an amendment to Rule 3.60, Flag Display ductivity, innovation or international trade and implementation of statutory and district AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT trict believes that the proposed rule or and Pledge. The School Board will and/or alternative approaches to the regula- changes and other corrective measures as 8.36 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT amendment will have no effect on small discuss/approve future plans to amend the tory objective either do not exist and/or are deemed necessary. A summary of the pro- HEARING HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA business. The School District believes that rule at a regular meeting of the Board on precluded by law. The cost to the School posed rule or amendment is as follows: NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL PROBATE DIVISION the proposed rule or amendment will not re- Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in District of promulgating the proposed rule or Adds: Section III., Regarding annual ethics BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- FILE NO. PC 13-491 sult in substantial increase in costs or prices the Board Meeting Room, George Douglas amendment is estimated to be $200. The training requirements for the superintendent ing an amendment to Rule 8.36, Transport- IN RE: ESTATE OF paid by consumers, individual industries or Administration Building, 426 School Street, estimated annual cost of implementing and and School Board members as required by ing Students in Private Vehicles. The School NELSON D. HELVIG state or local government agencies, and will Sebring, Florida 33870. If requested by an enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is law. The specific legal authority includes Board will discuss/approve future plans to Deceased. not result in significant adverse effects on affected person in writing within 14 days of $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- Sections 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, and amend the rule at a regular meeting of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS competition, employment, investment, pro- the date of this notice, a rule development ment can be obtained at the Superinten- 112.3142, Florida Statutes. The School Dis- Board on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at The administration of the estate of NEL- ductivity, innovation or international trade workshop will be noticed in a local newspa- dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George trict believes that the proposed rule or 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, SON D. HELVIG, deceased, whose date of and/or alternative approaches to the regula- per. The request must be submitted to Wally Douglas Administration Building, 426 School amendment will have no effect on small George Douglas Administration Building, 426 death was November 12, 2013, is pending tory objective either do not exist and/or are Cox, Superintendent, at 426 School Street, Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the business. The School District believes that School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. If re- in the Circuit Court for Highlands Court, Flor- precluded by law. The cost to the School Sebring, Florida 33870. The purpose and ef- hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday the proposed rule or amendment will not re- quested by an affected person in writing ida, Probate Division, the address of which is District of promulgating the proposed rule or fect of the proposed amendment is to modify through Friday. sult in substantial increase in costs or prices within 14 days of the date of this notice, a 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. amendment is estimated to be $200. The Rule 3.60 in accordance with annual review THE SCHOOL BOARD paid by consumers, individual industries or rule development workshop will be noticed in The names and addresses of the personal estimated annual cost of implementing and and implementation of statutory and district OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, state or local government agencies, and will a local newspaper. The request must be representatives and the personal representa- enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is changes and other corrective measures as BY: Wally Cox not result in significant adverse effects on submitted to Wally Cox, Superintendent, at tive's attorney are set forth below. $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- deemed necessary. A summary of the pro- Superintendent & ex officio secretary competition, employment, investment, pro- 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. All creditors of the decedent and other per- ment can be obtained at the Superinten- posed rule or amendment is as follows: December 20, 2013 ductivity, innovation or international trade The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to modify Rule 8.36 in accor- sons having claims or demands against de- dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George Adds: Language regarding the proper display NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD and/or alternative approaches to the regula- dance with annual review and implementa- cedent's estate on whom a copy of this no- Douglas Administration Building, 426 School of the flag in compliance with state guide- OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO tory objective either do not exist and/or are tion of statutory and district changes and tice is required to be served must file their Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the lines as well as federal guidelines. The spe- CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN precluded by law. The cost to the School other corrective measures as deemed nec- claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday cific legal authority includes Sections AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE District of promulgating the proposed rule or essary. A summary of the proposed rule or 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST through Friday. 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, and 256.015, 5.62 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC amendment is estimated to be $200. The amendment is as follows: Revision to Section PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS THE SCHOOL BOARD Florida Statutes. The School District believes HEARING estimated annual cost of implementing and III. D.: Requiring drivers of all privately owned AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, that the proposed rule or amendment will NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is vehicles in which students are transported to OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. BY: Wally Cox have no effect on small business. The School BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- adhere to the traffic law which bans texting All other creditors of the decedent and per- Superintendent & ex officio secretary District believes that the proposed rule or ing an amendment to Rule 5.62, Administra- ment can be obtained at the Superinten- while driving. The specific legal authority in- sons having claims or demands against de- December 20, 2013 amendment will not result in substantial in- tion of Medications. The School Board will dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George cludes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, cedent's estate must file their claim with this crease in costs or prices paid by consumers, discuss/approve future plans to amend the Douglas Administration Building, 426 School NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD and 316.305, Florida Statutes. The School court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE individual industries or state or local govern- rule at a regular meeting of the Board on Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO District believes that the proposed rule or OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- ment agencies, and will not result in signifi- Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN amendment will have no effect on small TICE. cant adverse effects on competition, employ- the Board Meeting Room, George Douglas through Friday. AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE business. The School District believes that ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE ment, investment, productivity, innovation or Administration Building, 426 School Street, THE SCHOOL BOARD 3.23 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC the proposed rule or amendment will not re- TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION international trade and/or alternative ap- Sebring, Florida 33870. If requested by an OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, HEARING sult in substantial increase in costs or prices 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE proaches to the regulatory objective either do affected person in writing within 14 days of BY: Wally Cox NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL paid by consumers, individual industries or WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. not exist and/or are precluded by law. The the date of this notice, a rule development Superintendent & ex officio secretary BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- state or local government agencies, and will NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD cost to the School District of promulgating workshop will be noticed in a local newspa- December 20, 2013 ing an amendment to Rule 3.23, Emergen- not result in significant adverse effects on SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO the proposed rule or amendment is esti- per. The request must be submitted to Wally NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD cies. The School Board will discuss/approve competition, employment, investment, pro- (2) YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECE- mated to be $200. The estimated annual Cox, Superintendent, at 426 School Street, OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO future plans to amend the rule at a regular ductivity, innovation or international trade DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. cost of implementing and enforcing the pro- Sebring, Florida 33870. The purpose and ef- CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN meeting of the Board on Tuesday, January and/or alternative approaches to the regula- The date of first publication of this Notice posed rule or amendment is $0. The text of fect of the proposed amendment is to modify AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting tory objective either do not exist and/or are is December 13, 2013. the proposed rule or amendment can be ob- Rule 5.62 in accordance with annual review 6.29 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC Room, George Douglas Administration Build- precluded by law. The cost to the School Personal Representatives: tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. and implementation of statutory and district HEARING ing, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida District of promulgating the proposed rule or /s/ Nancy J. Watson Marlene Welborn) George Douglas Admin- changes and other corrective measures as NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL 33870. If requested by an affected person in amendment is estimated to be $200. The 2429 Ecuadorian Way #1 istration Building, 426 School Street, Se- deemed necessary. A summary of the pro- BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- writing within 14 days of the date of this no- estimated annual cost of implementing and Clearwater, Florida 33763 bring, Florida 33870, between the hours of posed rule or amendment is as follows: Adds ing an amendment to Rule 6.29, Report of tice, a rule development workshop will be enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is /s/ Nelson J. Helvig, Jr. 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Section IV.: Provision relating to the admini- Misconduct. The School Board will noticed in a local newspaper. The request $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- 46593 Route #1 South Friday. stration of emergency medications and the discuss/approve future plans to amend the must be submitted to Wally Cox, Superinten- ment can be obtained at the Superinten- Alexandria Bay, New York 13607 THE SCHOOL BOARD requirements for a school to maintain a sup- rule at a regular meeting of the Board on dent, at 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George Attorney for Personal Representatives: OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, ply of epinephrine auto-injectors and re- Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in 33870. The purpose and effect of the pro- Douglas Administration Building, 426 School CLIFFORD M. ABLES III, P.A. BY: Wally Cox quires the use of trained personnel to admin- the Board Meeting Room, George Douglas posed amendment is to modify Rule 3.23 in Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the 551 S. COMMERCE AVE. Superintendent & ex officio secretary ister medications except when self-adminis- Administration Building, 426 School Street, accordance with annual review and imple- hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday Sebring, Florida 33870 December 20, 2013 tered medications. The specific legal author- Sebring, Florida 33870. If requested by an mentation of statutory and district changes through Friday. Telephone: (863) 385-0112 ity includes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, affected person in writing within 14 days of and other corrective measures as deemed THE SCHOOL BOARD Fax: (863) 385-1284 NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD 1001.42, 768.13, and 1002.20, Florida the date of this notice, a rule development necessary. A summary of the proposed rule OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, E-Mail: [email protected] OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO Statutes. The School District believes that workshop will be noticed in a local newspa- or amendment is as follows: Adds: List of BY: Wally Cox Secondary E-Mail: [email protected] CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN the proposed rule or amendment will have per. The request must be submitted to Wally Emergency Response Agencies that the Dis- Superintendent & ex officio secretary /s/ Brandon S. Craig AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE no effect on small business. The School Dis- Cox, Superintendent, at 426 School Street, trict is responsible for notifying in the event December 20, 2013 Attorney for Petitioner 4.117 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC trict believes that the proposed rule or of certain types of various emergencies. Sebring, Florida 33870. The purpose and ef- Florida Bar Number: 0085800 HEARING amendment will not result in substantial in- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD These Emergency Agencies includes various fect of the proposed amendment is to modify December 13, 20, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL crease in costs or prices paid by consumers, OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO Law Enforcement Agencies of appropriate ju- Rule 6.29 in accordance with annual review BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- individual industries or state or local govern- CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN PUBLIC NOTICE risdiction, the Health Department, Emer- and implementation of statutory and district ing an amendment to Rule 4.117, Early High ment agencies, and will not result in signifi- AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION BY gency Operations Center, Emergency Medi- changes and other corrective measures as School Graduation. The School Board will cant adverse effects on competition, employ- 8.38 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS cal Services (EMS), and the Fire Department. deemed necessary. A summary of the pro- discuss/approve future plans to amend the ment, investment, productivity, innovation or HEARING Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day The specific legal authority includes Sections posed rule or amendment is as follows: Revi- rule at a regular meeting of the Board on international trade and/or alternative ap- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL of December, 2013, in accordance with Sec- 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, and 1006.07, sion to section II. B.: Changes when informa- Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in proaches to the regulatory objective either do BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- tion 336.09 and 336.10 of the Florida Stat- Florida Statutes. The School District believes tion related to alleged misconduct by an em- the Board Meeting Room, George Douglas not exist and/or are precluded by law. The ing an amendment to Rule 8.38, Automotive utes, the Board of County Commissioners of that the proposed rule or amendment will ployee is to be considered confidential, to in- Administration Building, 426 School Street, cost to the School District of promulgating Equipment. The School Board will Highlands County, Florida, adopted a resolu- have no effect on small business. The School clude conclusion of the investigation with a Sebring, Florida 33870. If requested by an the proposed rule or amendment is esti- discuss/approve future plans to amend the tion vacating, abandoning, discontinuing and District believes that the proposed rule or finding to proceed or not to proceed with dis- affected person in writing within 14 days of mated to be $200. The estimated annual rule at a regular meeting of the Board on closing a road described as follows: amendment will not result in substantial in- ciplinary action and notifying the subject of the date of this notice, a rule development cost of implementing and enforcing the pro- Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in Commence at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, crease in costs or prices paid by consumers, the finding. The specific legal authority in- workshop will be noticed in a local newspa- posed rule or amendment is $0. The text of the Board Meeting Room, George Douglas Block 10, LAKE BLUE ESTATES according to individual industries or state or local govern- cludes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, per. The request must be submitted to Wally the proposed rule or amendment can be ob- Administration Building, 426 School Street, the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4 at ment agencies, and will not result in signifi- and 119.071, Florida Statutes. The School Cox, Superintendent, at 426 School Street, tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. Sebring, Florida 33870. If requested by an Page 59 of the Public Records of Highlands cant adverse effects on competition, employ- District believes that the proposed rule or Sebring, Florida 33870. The purpose and ef- Marlene Welborn) George Douglas Admin- affected person in writing within 14 days of County, Florida; thence North 31 degrees ment, investment, productivity, innovation or amendment will have no effect on small fect of the proposed amendment is to modify istration Building, 426 School Street, Se- the date of this notice, a rule development 50'30'' East, along the Westerly right of way international trade and/or alternative ap- business. The School District believes that Rule 4.117 in accordance with annual review bring, Florida 33870, between the hours of workshop will be noticed in a local newspa- line of Lake Clay Drive, being a 50 foot right proaches to the regulatory objective either do the proposed rule or amendment will not re- and implementation of statutory and district 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through per. The request must be submitted to Wally of way, a distance of 38.64 feet to a point on not exist and/or are precluded by law. The sult in substantial increase in costs or prices changes and other corrective measures as Friday. Cox, Superintendent, at 426 School Street, the South line of the Northeast Quarter of cost to the School District of promulgating paid by consumers, individual industries or deemed necessary. A summary of the pro- THE SCHOOL BOARD Sebring, Florida 33870. The purpose and ef- said Section 30; thence North 89 degrees the proposed rule or amendment is esti- state or local government agencies, and will posed rule or amendment is as follows: Al- OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, fect of the proposed amendment is to modify 30'00'' West, along said South line, a dis- mated to be $200. The estimated annual not result in significant adverse effects on lows students who began a high school ac- BY: Wally Cox Rule 8.38 in accordance with annual review tance of 9.37 feet to the Westerly right of cost of implementing and enforcing the pro- competition, employment, investment, pro- celerated educational program before July 1, Superintendent & ex officio secretary and implementation of statutory and district way line of Lake Clay Drive, being a 66 foot posed rule or amendment is $0. The text of ductivity, innovation or international trade 2013, to continue that option; Modifies the December 20, 2013 changes and other corrective measures as right of way; thence North 31 degrees the proposed rule or amendment can be ob- and/or alternative approaches to the regula- requirements of early graduation to state that deemed necessary. A summary of the pro- 50'30'' East, along said Westerly right of tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. tory objective either do not exist and/or are a student who earns twenty-four (24) credits posed rule or amendment is as follows: Adds way line, a distance of 158.06 feet to the Marlene Welborn) George Douglas Admin- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD precluded by law. The cost to the School in less than eight (8) semesters or the Section II.: Requiring all operators of School South line of a 66 foot right of way; thence istration Building, 426 School Street, Se- OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO District of promulgating the proposed rule or equivalent, may elect for early graduation. District vehicles to be appropriately licensed North 89 degrees 30'00'' West, along said bring, Florida 33870, between the hours of CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN amendment is estimated to be $200. The The specific legal authority includes Sections and adhere to all Florida laws and regula- South right of way line, a distance of 282.23 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE estimated annual cost of implementing and 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, and tions including the Florida Ban on Texting feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, said point Friday. 6.173 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is 1003.4281, Florida Statutes. The School While Driving Law. The specific legal author- also being the Point of Curvature of a circular THE SCHOOL BOARD HEARING $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- District believes that the proposed rule or ity includes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, cuvre to the left, having for its elements, a OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL ment can be obtained at the Superinten- amendment will have no effect on small 1001.42, and 316.305, Florida Statutes. radius of 117.00 feet and a central angle of BY: Wally Cox BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George business. The School District believes that The School District believes that the pro- 63 degrees 53'33''; thence in a Southwe- Superintendent & ex officio secretary ing an amendment to Rule 6.173, Responsi- Douglas Administration Building, 426 School the proposed rule or amendment will not re- posed rule or amendment will have no effect serly direction, along the arc of said curve, December 20, 2013 bilities of School Bus Operators. The School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the sult in substantial increase in costs or prices on small business. The School District be- an arc distance of 130.47 feet to a point of Board will discuss/approve future plans to hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD paid by consumers, individual industries or lieves that the proposed rule or amendment reverse curvature, of a circular curve to the amend the rule at a regular meeting of the through Friday. OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO state or local government agencies, and will will not result in substantial increase in costs right, having for its elements, a radius of Board on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at THE SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN not result in significant adverse effects on or prices paid by consumers, individual in- 183.00 feet and a central angle of 13 de- 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE competition, employment, investment, pro- dustries or state or local government agen- grees 38'17''; thence in a Southwesterly di- George Douglas Administration Building, 426 BY: Wally Cox 3.50 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC ductivity, innovation or international trade cies, and will not result in significant adverse rection, along the arc of said curve, an arc School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. If re- Superintendent & ex officio secretary HEARING and/or alternative approaches to the regula- effects on competition, employment, invest- distance of 43.56 feet to a point on the quested by an affected person in writing December 20, 2013 NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL tory objective either do not exist and/or are ment, productivity, innovation or international Northerly line of the aforesaid 66 foot right of within 14 days of the date of this notice, a NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- precluded by law. The cost to the School trade and/or alternative approaches to the way; thence North 89 degrees 30'00'' West, rule development workshop will be noticed in OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO ing an amendment to Rule 3.50, Public In- District of promulgating the proposed rule or regulatory objective either do not exist and/or a distance of 140.72 feet to a point, said a local newspaper. The request must be CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN formation and Inspection of Records. The amendment is estimated to be $200. The are precluded by law. The cost to the School point being on a curve concave to the North- submitted to Wally Cox, Superintendent, at AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE School Board will discuss/approve future estimated annual cost of implementing and District of promulgating the proposed rule or west and having a radial bearing of North 00 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. 8.10 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC plans to amend the rule at a regular meeting enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is amendment is estimated to be $200. The degrees 30'00'' East and a radius of 117.00 The purpose and effect of the proposed HEARING of the Board on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- estimated annual cost of implementing and feet; thence in a Northeasterly direction, amendment is to modify Rule 6.173 in ac- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, ment can be obtained at the Superinten- enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is along the arc of said curve, through a central cordance with annual review and implemen- BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- George Douglas Administration Building, 426 dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- angle of 63 degrees 53'46'', an arc distance tation of statutory and district changes and ing an amendment to Rule 8.10, Safety. The School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. If re- Douglas Administration Building, 426 School ment can be obtained at the Superinten- of 130.48 feet to the point of reverse curva- other corrective measures as deemed nec- School Board will discuss/approve future quested by an affected person in writing Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George ture of a circular curve to the right, having essary. A summary of the proposed rule or plans to amend the rule at a regular meeting within 14 days of the date of this notice, a hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday Douglas Administration Building, 426 School for its elements, a radius of 183.00 feet and amendment is as follows: Revision to section of the Board on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, rule development workshop will be noticed in through Friday. Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the a central angle of 63 degrees 53'45''; II. E.: Stating that all school bus operators at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, a local newspaper. The request must be THE SCHOOL BOARD hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thence in a Northeasterly direction, along the are to refrain from using a cellular phone George Douglas Administration Building, 426 submitted to Wally Cox, Superintendent, at OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, through Friday. arc of said curve, an arc distance of 204.09 while actively driving a bus, and also to re- School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. If re- 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. BY: Wally Cox THE SCHOOL BOARD feet to a point; thence South 00 degrees frain from using any other wireless commu- quested by an affected person in writing The purpose and effect of the proposed Superintendent & ex officio secretary OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, 30'25'' West, a distance of 66.00 feet to the nications device. The specific legal authority within 14 days of the date of this notice, a amendment is to modify Rule 3.50 in accor- December 20, 2013 BY: Wally Cox POINT OF BEGINNING. dance with annual review and implementa- includes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, rule development workshop will be noticed in NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Superintendent & ex officio secretary Containing 15631 square feet or 0.3588 tion of statutory and district changes and 1001.42, and 316.305, Florida Statutes. a local newspaper. The request must be OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO December 20, 2013 acres, more or less other corrective measures as deemed nec- The School District believes that the pro- submitted to Wally Cox, Superintendent, at CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN Renouncing and disclaiming any rights of the essary. A summary of the proposed rule or posed rule or amendment will have no effect 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD County and public in and to same. amendment is as follows: Adds: Section II.F. on small business. The School District be- The purpose and effect of the proposed 5.321 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO Dated this 20th day of December, 2013. stating that when a complaint of misconduct lieves that the proposed rule or amendment amendment is to modify Rule 8.10 in accor- HEARING CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS is filed with the District against a District em- will not result in substantial increase in costs dance with annual review and implementa- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ployee the information obtained in the inves- or prices paid by consumers, individual in- tion of statutory and district changes and BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- 9.21 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC CHAIRMAN tigation shall be added to the list of exemp- dustries or state or local government agen- other corrective measures as deemed nec- ing an amendment to Rule 5.321, Bullying HEARING ATTEST: Robert W. Germaine, Clerk tions for public records inspection until the cies, and will not result in significant adverse essary. A summary of the proposed rule or and Harassment. The School Board will dis- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL December 20, 2013 investigation is concluded with a finding to effects on competition, employment, invest- amendment is as follows: Revision to Section cuss/approve future plans to amend the rule BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD proceed or not to proceed with disciplinary ment, productivity, innovation or international X. Adds: Emergency plans shall include noti- at a regular meeting of the Board on Tues- ing an amendment to Rule 9.21, School Re- OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO action or charges and the subject of the trade and/or alternative approaches to the fication procedures for weapon use and hos- day, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the ports. The School Board will discuss/approve CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN complaint has been notified of the finding. regulatory objective either do not exist and/or tage situations, hazardous materials and Board Meeting Room, George Douglas Ad- future plans to amend the rule at a regular AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE The specific legal authority includes Sections are precluded by law. The cost to the School toxic chemical spills, weather emergencies, ministration Building, 426 School Street, Se- meeting of the Board on Tuesday, January 2.22 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, and 119.071, District of promulgating the proposed rule or and exposure resulting from a manmade bring, Florida 33870. If requested by an af- 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting HEARING Florida Statutes. The School District believes amendment is estimated to be $200. The emergency. The specific legal authority in- fected person in writing within 14 days of the Room, George Douglas Administration Build- NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL that the proposed rule or amendment will estimated annual cost of implementing and cludes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, date of this notice, a rule development work- ing, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- have no effect on small business. The School enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is and 1006.07, Florida Statutes. The School shop will be noticed in a local newspaper. 33870. If requested by an affected person in ing an amendment to Rule 2.22, Board District believes that the proposed rule or $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- District believes that the proposed rule or The request must be submitted to Wally Cox, writing within 14 days of the date of this no- Meetings. The School Board will discuss/ap- amendment will not result in substantial in- ment can be obtained at the Superinten- amendment will have no effect on small Superintendent, at 426 School Street, Se- tice, a rule development workshop will be prove future plans to amend the rule at a crease in costs or prices paid by consumers, dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George business. The School District believes that bring, Florida 33870. The purpose and effect noticed in a local newspaper. The request regular meeting of the Board on Tuesday, individual industries or state or local govern- Douglas Administration Building, 426 School the proposed rule or amendment will not re- of the proposed amendment is to modify must be submitted to Wally Cox, Superinten- January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board ment agencies, and will not result in signifi- Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the sult in substantial increase in costs or prices Rule 5.321 in accordance with annual review dent, at 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida Meeting Room, George Douglas Administra- cant adverse effects on competition, employ- hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday paid by consumers, individual industries or and implementation of statutory and district 33870. The purpose and effect of the pro- tion Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, ment, investment, productivity, innovation or through Friday. state or local government agencies, and will changes and other corrective measures as posed amendment is to modify Rule 9.21 in Florida 33870. If requested by an affected international trade and/or alternative ap- THE SCHOOL BOARD not result in significant adverse effects on deemed necessary. A summary of the pro- accordance with annual review and imple- person in writing within 14 days of the date proaches to the regulatory objective either do OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, competition, employment, investment, pro- posed rule or amendment is as follows: De- mentation of statutory and district changes of this notice, a rule development workshop not exist and/or are precluded by law. The BY: Wally Cox ductivity, innovation or international trade fines bullying to include cyber bullying, pro- and other corrective measures as deemed will be noticed in a local newspaper. The re- cost to the School District of promulgating Superintendent & ex officio secretary and/or alternative approaches to the regula- vides for definition of cyber bullying, creates necessary. A summary of the proposed rule quest must be submitted to Wally Cox, Su- December 20, 2013 tory objective either do not exist and/or are C M Y K

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1050 Legals or amendment is as follows: Adds Section IV.: Requiring school reports to be published on the District’s website and in the local newspaper. The specific legal authority in- cludes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, 1001.42, and 1008.25, Florida Statutes. The School District believes that the proposed rule or amendment will have no effect on small business. The School District believes that the proposed rule or amendment will not re- sult in substantial increase in costs or prices paid by consumers, individual industries or state or local government agencies, and will not result in significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, pro- ductivity, innovation or international trade and/or alternative approaches to the regula- tory objective either do not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the School District of promulgating the proposed rule or amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated annual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- ment can be obtained at the Superinten- dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George Douglas Administration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, BY: Wally Cox Superintendent & ex officio secretary December 20, 2013

NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO DUMMY 2013 CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE 9.50 AND NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY is develop- SERVICE DIRECTORY ing an amendment to Rule 9.50, Distribution of Literature and Materials to Students. The School Board will discuss/approve future plans to amend the rule at a regular meeting of the Board on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, George Douglas Administration Building, 426 DUMMY School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. If re- quested by an affected person in writing within 14 days of the date of this notice, a rule development workshop will be noticed in a local newspaper. The request must be submitted to Wally Cox, Superintendent, at 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. 5X21.5 The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to modify Rule 9.50 in accor- dance with annual review and implementa- tion of statutory and district changes and other corrective measures as deemed nec- essary. A summary of the proposed rule or amendment is as follows: Adds: Require- AD # ment that the Superintendent or designee shall approve literature or materials from out-of-school sources and as statutorily ref- erenced to Section 847.012, Florida Statute, prohibits sale or distribution of harmful mate- rials to minors. The specific legal authority includes Sections 120.54, 1001.41, 00026404 1001.42, and 847.012, Florida Statutes. The School District believes that the pro- posed rule or amendment will have no effect on small business. The School District be- lieves that the proposed rule or amendment will not result in substantial increase in costs or prices paid by consumers, individual in- dustries or state or local government agen- cies, and will not result in significant adverse effects on competition, employment, invest- ment, productivity, innovation or international trade and/or alternative approaches to the regulatory objective either do not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the School District of promulgating the proposed rule or amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated annual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or amend- ment can be obtained at the Superinten- dent’s office (Attn. Marlene Welborn) George Douglas Administration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, BY: Wally Cox Superintendent & ex officio secretary December 20, 2013 1100 Announcements

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Section B Sports News-Sun Friday, December 20, 2013 Bloodhounds bash short-handed Streaks

By TAYLOR TUBBS goal of her own to tie up the had to leave early to go to a unlucky bounce past San News-Sun correspondent score. chorus concert,” said Miguel. SEBRING – “Tonight was Peters approached the goal Birdsall. “We had to San Miguel had a number just about surviving,” said from the right, following the rearrange the whole defense of good saves throughout the head coach Richie Birdsall. ball in and beating out the when Shannon (Blooemsma) night, including a jumping The Sebring Blue Streaks goalie to make the connec- left.” block where the ball nearly took on one of the toughest tion with the net. However this newly soared into the top reaches teams in the district, the Unfortunately that was arranged Sebring defense of the net. Auburndale Bloodhounds, Sebring’s only goal of the was able to dodge bullets With 28 minutes remain- with over half of their varsi- night, while Auburndale con- and hold off the attacking ing Auburndale snuck anoth- ty squad missing at tinued to climb up the score- Hounds for the remainder of er goal through a crowded Firemen’s Field on Tuesday board. the first half, leaving the Sebring defense, widening night. At the 20-minute mark score a respectable 2-1 going their lead to 4-1. The final score was 8-1, Auburndale struck again into the break. Directly following the but especially for the first with another goal right In the second half of the water break, the half of the game the Streaks before the water break. game the effects of the miss- Bloodhounds struck again in were able to hold their own. Sebring’s usual goalie, ing varsity members became a throng of goals at the 19, Auburndale made the first Shannon Blooemsma, was more evident. 16, 10, and 9-minute marks. goal of the night early on, substituted out at this point At the 36-minute mark For the remaining nine but powerhouse forward and replaced by Alina San Auburndale scored off of a minutes the Streaks held off Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Haylee Peters responded at Miguel. long shot from midfield, Haylee Peters beat the Auburndale goalkeeper on this play, the 25-minute mark with a “We had a lot of girls that where the ball caught an See SOCCER, B4 but it would stand as Sebring’s lone goal in Tuesday’s loss.

County Hoops recap

Lady Streaks push past News-Sun report trouncing those Lady Tigers Tuesday was a night of 68-34. big wins and thrilling, Jamiese Wiley lead though heartbreaking losses Sebring with 18 points, with among area basketball Jazmin House adding 13 and Green Dragons, Wildcats teams. Christacia Dawkins 10. Cruising to easy wins on By DAN HOEHNE Lake Placid’s Lady the night were the Avon Park [email protected] Dragons saw their eight- boys and Lady Blue Streaks. SEBRING – The gap game winning streak halted The Red Devils traveled closed a little bit this time by McKeel by a 51-45 score. to Mulberry and whipped the around, during the Girls Interestingly, Lake Panthers by a 57-37 score to Weightlifting Tri-Meet Placid’s last loss had come stay even with McKeel atop Tuesday in the fieldhouse at the hands of the Lady the District 9-4A standings of Firemen’s Field. Tigers on Thursday, Nov. 21. at 5-1 each. Lake Placid and Hardee But if the scores are any The Tigers got a push both came to challenge indication of the Dragons’ from a fiesty Lake Placid Sebring and improve on improvement, they are on squad, but held them off their lifts, the brink as McKeel needed with a 60-52 win to keep Sebring and while to storm back with an 18-6 pace with the Devils. there were fourth quarter to overcome a The Lady Blue Streaks some per- game-long Lake Placid lead. doubled up on visiting 45 sonal bests Lake Placid Clewiston at home Tuesday, See HOOPS, B4 set, the Lady Blue 32 Streaks Hardee came away with the win, totaling 17 45 points to the Dragons 32 and Lady Wildcats 17. “Another good day, another day of improve- ments,” Lake Placid head coach Donald Ridgeway said of his squad who saw four weight-class wins. Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Their first came from Imani Powell powered up a personal best 135 in the clean and jerk Tuesday evening. Kiki Slade, unchallenged in for 170 and Cheyenne gave her the win. before Lake Placid’s the 101-pound class, as she Slade going 75 and 70 for Marissa Chancey put up Shonkeriaa Robinson took benched 75 pounds, clean 145. matching 80s for a 160 fourth at 185. and jerked 85 and came out The Streaks increased total to get third place for The Lady Dragons with a 160-pound total. their lead by taking the top the Dragons. picked up some ground by Jumping up to the 110 two in the 119 class. Up to the 129 class, taking the top two spots in class, Sebring got a win Ayana Thomas and Lady Streak Imani Tate got the 139 class. from Katie Stoll who Ansley Salender actually a big win by equaling her Abigail Samperi and totaled 185 pounds, 95 on lifted equal amounts over- bench high of 130, and set- Joanna Sanchez matched bench and 90 in the clean. all at 185, with Thomas ting a personal best in the each other on the bench Lake Placid, however, going 95 and 90 and clean at 135 for a 265 total. with 100 pounds each, per- picked up points by taking Salender 85 and 100, but Second and third went to sonal bests for both. second and third in the the pre-meet weigh-in had Hardee’s Mersiline Cimeus But Samperi hoisted 125 Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files class with Brandy Thomas a little more than and McKenzie Staton, at Connor Cook paced Sebring with 21 points Tuesday, but it McMahon going 80 and 90 one pound lighter, which 205 and 195 respectively, See LADY, B4 wasn’t quite enough in a 67-66, double OT loss at DeSoto.

Okeechobee/Istokpoga Team Trail braves blustery day

Last Sunday, Dec. 15, my but not take it. start moving in. catch as many as 50 bass in moved to Friday, Dec. 27, at partner, Nick DeSanta and I There were fish in there, 4 hours, with the best three Dinner Lake. fished the fourth but we couldn’t find any big Lake Jackson weighing less than 6 pounds. Anyone interested can pay Okeechobee/Istokpoga Team fish. Wednesday Only three bass have been their $20 entry fee at the Trail tournament on Lake We weighed in five fish Tournament weighed in over 5 pounds; a boat ramp. Istokpoga. but finished with a little 5.8, a 5.6 and a 5.2. Come out and join us if The wind was pretty gusty under 10 pounds. We had 8 boats fish with That’s pretty surprising you can. when we arrived at the boat One of the guys told me us on Lake Jackson last when you consider we’ve ramp and everyone was the two teams that did really Wednesday. fished this lake 25 weeks in New B.A.S.S. expecting a rough weather well were throwing Lots of wind again for this a row. Chapter day. Fishin’ Around crankbaits and rattletraps in tournament and again, lots of On the other hand, we As it turned out, we Don Norton deeper water. small fish brought to the fished Lake Glenada on The Sebring BassMasters missed the forecasted rain I suggested early on that scales. Friday only seven times and are officially the newest bass – a real beauty. but the wind never let up all we try some “traps” to Nick, Dwight Ameling and his every tournament had at club to be formed in this Up until that fish was day. but we never seemed to get partner Bob Stanley won least one fish over six area. brought to the scales an 8.5 Lake Istokpoga can be a around to it. with 3 bass weighing just pounds, and a total of five We originally considered pound bass was the biggest tough lake this time of the I have a guide trip tomor- under 6 pounds. bass weighed over 7 pounds. calling ourselves the Dirty lunker brought to the scales. year and on this day it row (Wednesday) morning My partner, Jeff Laster A big difference in the Burd BassMasters – adopt- Nick and I fished the proved to be a challenge. and that’s what we’re going and I weighed in three fish two lakes. ing popular lure manufactur- north end of the lake, pick- Thirty-three boats partici- to start with. to finish in second place This week the guys are ers name, but decided to ing up a couple of keepers pated and around 22 pounds I think the bigger bass are with just under 5 pounds. fishing Lake Glenada again name the club after the city early before we moved over took first place. off-shore, preparing for the This lake has produced on Wednesday. of Sebring. to Josephine Creek. I don’t have the specifics spawn. hundreds of bass over the I won’t be able to join Our tournament schedule Fishing the area with on who won the tournament, The smaller “buck” bass last six months in these them since I’ll be on Lake for 2014 has been estab- swim baits, we caught anoth- but when I receive the appear to be shallower, prob- Wednesday tournaments, but Istokpoga on a guide trip but lished, kicking the year off er 10 or 12 fish, but nothing results I’ll add it to my next ably looking for bedding most have been in the 12- I’ll report in my next column on Lake Istokpoga in bigger than three pounds. column. sites. 14” size range. how they did. January. A number of bass would I saw one bass weighed in Over the next few weeks Some of these tourna- Next Wednesday’s tourna- blow up on our swimbait, that was around 9.8 pounds the bigger females should ments have seen anglers ment (Dec. 25) has been See BASS, B3 C M Y K

Page B2 News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 www.newssun.com THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE LIVE TODAY: Girls Basketball at Lake Region, 6 p.m.; Boys Soccer at Ft. Meade, 8 p.m.; East Girls Soccer at Ft. Meade, 6 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 4 0 .714 369 311 SPORTS THURSDAY, Dec. 26: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring, vs. Sebring, Miami 8 6 0 .571 310 296 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Jets 6 8 0 .429 246 367 Avon Park Buffalo 5 9 0 .357 300 354 ON TV South W L T Pct PF PA y-Indianapolis 9 5 0 .643 338 319 COLLEGE BASKETBALL THURSDAY: Boys Basketball at Taveniere Tournament, Sebring, vs.Tenoroc, 3 p.m. Tennessee 5 9 0 .357 326 355 SATURDAY Jacksonville 4 10 0 .286 221 399 MONDAY, Jan. 6: Boys Basketball vs. Okeechobee, 7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Noon Georgetown at Kansas ...... ESPN Houston 2 12 0 .143 253 375 Okeechobee, 6 p.m.; Girls Soccer vs. Sebring, 6/7:30 p.m. North 2 p.m. Florida State vs. Massachusetts ...... SUN TUESDAY, Jan. 7: Boys Soccer vs. Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer at Hardee, 6/7:30 W L T Pct PF PA 3:30 p.m. Gonzaga at Kansas State ...... ESPN2 Cincinnati 9 5 0 .643 354 274 Lake Placid p.m. Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 296 277 4 p.m. Michigan State at Texas ...... CBS Pittsburgh 6 8 0 .429 321 332 4:30 p.m. Florida vs. Fresno State ...... SUN Cleveland 4 10 0 .286 288 362 5:30 p.m. Illinois at Missouri ...... ESPN2 West W L T Pct PF PA 7:30 p.m. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State ...... ESPN2 x-Denver 11 3 0 .786 535 372 10 p.m. Georgia Tech at Vanderbilt...... SUN TODAY: Boys Basketball vs.Tenoroc, 7 p.m.; Wrestling at Immokalee Duals, 3:30 p.m. x-Kansas City 11 3 0 .786 399 255 11:30 p.m. Colorado vs. Oklahoma State ...... ESPN2 SATURDAY: Wrestling at Immokalee Duals, 9:30 a.m. San Diego 7 7 0 .500 343 311 THURSDAY, Dec. 26: Boys Basketball hosts Taveniere Tournament, vs. Avon Park, 7:30 Oakland 4 10 0 .286 295 393 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Sebring East COLLEGE FOOTBALL W L T Pct PF PA FRIDAY Philadelphia 8 6 0 .571 364 349 Dallas 7 7 0 .500 393 385 8 p.m. NCAA Division I Semifinal – New Hampshire N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 251 357 at North Dakota State...... ESPN2 Washington 3 11 0 .214 305 434 SATURDAY SPORTS SNAPSHOTS South W L T Pct PF PA Noon NCAA Division II Championship – Northwest New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 359 270 Missouri State vs. Lenoir-Rhyne...... ESPN2 Alumni Hoops fundraiser 8269. Carolina 10 4 0 .714 328 208 2 p.m. Gildan New Mexico Bowl – Washington State The complex is located at 216 Sheriff’s Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 258 324 AVON PARK – Former Avon Park and Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 309 388 vs. Colorado State...... ESPN Tower Rd, Sebring, FL 33870. Sebring girls basketball players will lace North 3:30 p.m. Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl – Fresno State . W L T Pct PF PA up their high-tops once again Saturday, vs. USC ...... ABC Hammock Half Marathon/5K Chicago 8 6 0 .571 406 391 Dec. 28, for the Old School Jump-Off Green Bay 7 6 1 .536 353 362 5:30 p.m. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl – Buffalo vs. San . Girls Basketball fundraiser. SEBRING – The 6th Annual Hammock Detroit 7 7 0 .500 362 339 Diego State ...... ESPN Minnesota 4 9 1 .321 363 425 The action gets underway in the Avon Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is set for 9 p.m. R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl – Tulane vs. West Park High School Gym, with a youth Highlands Hammock State Park on W L T Pct PF PA Louisiana-Lafayette ...... ESPN game at 6 p.m. and the Alumni game at x-Seattle 12 2 0 .857 380 205 Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 with a 7:30 a.m. San Francisco 10 4 0 .714 349 228 7:30 p.m. starting time. 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ESPN2 on Monday, Jan. 6, beginning at 8 a.m. Rushers Cost is $34 which includes golf, cart, third in 16 male and female age groups in Att Yds Avg LG TD Times, games, channels all subject to change lunch and prize fund. the Half and Trophy to first in age groups Charles, KC 246 1181 4.80 46 11 and medals for 2nd and 3rd in the 5K Mathews, SD 236 1012 4.29 51 5 Phoenix 14 10 .583 2.5 New Jersey 14 15 6 34 83 87 To sign up contact Jack McLaughlin at Moreno, DN 224 939 4.19 25t 10 Golden State 14 12 .538 3.5 Columbus 14 16 4 32 87 95 [email protected] or leave a Run/Walk. Johnson, TEN 230 860 3.74 30t 5 L.A. Lakers 12 13 .480 5 N.Y. Islanders 9 19 7 25 85 121 Chip timing will be provided by Central Tate, HOU 181 771 4.26 60 4 message on (863) 471-3295. Sacramento 7 17 .292 9.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Florida Striders. Receivers ___ Check in not later than 7:40 a.m. by the Central Division No Yds Avg LG TD Wednesday’s Games “The Half Marathon is made up of two W L OT Pts GF GA Pro Shop. Johnson, HOU 99 1295 13.1 62t 5 Utah 86, Orlando 82 Chicago 25 7 5 55 138 102 6.5 mile loops that utilize the trails and Brown, PIT 95 1307 13.8 56 8 Miami 97, Indiana 94 portions of the loop road. It is a challeng- Edelman, NE 89 914 10.3 44 6 Charlotte 104, Toronto 102, OT St. Louis 22 7 4 48 114 80 Highlands County 2014 Adult A. Green, CIN 87 1268 14.6 82t 8 Detroit 107, Boston 106 Colorado 22 10 1 45 96 78 Winter Leagues ing course, but provides you a chance to Wright, TN 85 1007 11.8 45 2 Atlanta 124, Sacramento 107 Minnesota 20 11 5 45 84 83 Dallas 16 12 5 37 95 101 see areas of the park that you would not NFC Washington 113, Brooklyn 107 ordinarily see,” said a Striders club mem- Quarterbacks Minnesota 120, Portland 109 Nashville 16 15 3 35 78 95 SEBRING – Registrations and Fees are Att Com Yds TD Int New York 107, Milwaukee 101,2OT Winnipeg 15 16 5 35 95 106 due Tuesday, Jan. 7 – no Exceptions. ber. Pacific Division Foles, PHI 266 165 2398 23 2 Dallas 105, Memphis 91 Coaches meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at A step beyond the ordinary, you should McCown, CHI 220 147 1809 13 1 San Antonio 108, Phoenix 101 W L OT Pts GF GA Rodgers, GB 251 168 2218 15 4 Houston 109, Chicago 94 Anaheim 24 7 5 53 116 91 6 pm. try running the Hammock Half on January Wilson, SEA 357 231 3077 24 8 L.A. Clippers 108, New Orleans 95 Los Angeles 23 8 4 50 97 68 League play will begin the week of 25. San Jose 21 7 6 48 112 84 Brees, NO 575 392 4500 34 10 Thursday’s Games January 14th. The proceeds of the race benefit the Rushers Chicago at Oklahoma City, late Vancouver 20 10 6 46 100 86 Att Yds Avg LG TD San Antonio at Golden State, late Phoenix 18 10 5 41 105 103 Cost is $360 Per team plus $15 Friends of Highlands Hammock State McCoy, PHI 269 1343 4.99 57t 7 Friday’s Games Calgary 13 16 5 31 86 108 Sanctioning Fee Park who provide thousands of dollars of Edmonton 11 22 3 25 93 123 Peterson, MN 268 1221 4.56 78t 10 Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Ages 16 and up for Women’s, Church support to the park each year. Forte, CHI 258 1200 4.65 55 7 Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Morris, WAS 236 1125 4.77 45t 6 Sacramento at Miami, 7:30 p.m. for overtime loss. and Recreation A and B Leagues. Visit friendsofhighlandshammock.org Lynch, SEA 260 1089 4.19 43 11 Utah at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. ___ To register or for more information, for more information. Wednesday’s Games Receivers Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. please call the Highlands County Sports Come join the fun at our 6th Annual No Yds Avg LG TD Houston at Indiana, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO Garcon, WAS 96 1146 11.9 53t 4 Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. New Jersey 5, Ottawa 2 Complex at 402-6755 or Bob Keefe at Hammock Half Marathon and 5K Marshall, CHI 90 1185 13.2 44 10 Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m. Thursday’s Games 381-8284 or Dustin Ridenour at 381- Run/Walk. Bryant, DAL 81 1061 13.1 79 11 Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Boston at Buffalo, late Phoenix at Toronto, late Jeffery, CHI 80 1265 15.8 80t 7 LEAGUE LEADERS Graham, NO 76 1071 14.1 56t 14 Columbus at Philadelphia, late SCORING Minnesota at Pittsburgh, late FG FT PTS AVG NBA Florida at Ottawa, late Durant, OKC 217 211 686 28.6 Calgary at Detroit, late Anthony, NYK 233 159 660 26.4 Nashville at Tampa Bay, late McGehee signs with Marlins EASTERN CONFERENCE Love, MIN 207 153 630 25.2 Atlantic Division Montreal at St. Louis, late James, MIA 228 144 630 25.2 Vancouver at Dallas, late W L Pct GB Harden, HOU 165 163 537 24.4 By STEVEN WINE fortable with the progress bit having to go over to Boston 12 15 .444 — Edmonton at Colorado, late REBOUNDS San Jose at Los Angeles, late Associated Press we’ve made this offsea- Japan — all those things Toronto 9 14 .391 1 OFF DEF TOT AVG Brooklyn 9 16 .360 2 Friday’s Games MIAMI — With the son.” combined, I re-found my Love, MIN 96 246 342 13.7 Anaheim at New Jersey, 7 p.m. New York 8 17 .320 3 Howard, HOU 93 246 339 13.0 addition of third baseman Miami designated 2008 confidence. Now I’m Philadelphia 7 19 .269 4.5 N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Jordan, LAC 110 241 351 13.0 Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. Casey McGehee, the first-round pick Kyle excited about coming back Southeast Division Drummond, DET 140 203 343 12.7 W L Pct GB Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. Miami Marlins have Skipworth for assignment. and jump-starting my Aldridge, POR 68 233 301 11.1 Florida at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Miami 19 6 .760 — ASSISTS replaced half of their The catcher went hitless career over here.” Atlanta 14 12 .538 5.5 G AST AVG SCORING LEADERS punchless 2013 lineup. in three at-bats during a McGehee’s stint at third Charlotte 12 14 .462 7.5 Paul, LAC 26 293 11.3 GP G A PTS Washington 11 13 .458 7.5 Wall, WAS 24 219 9.1 Crosby, PIT 36 19 30 49 McGehee, a five-year brief stint with the base for the Marlins might Orlando 8 18 .30811.5 Curry, GOL 23 207 9.0 Kane, CHI 37 20 26 46 major league veteran who Marlins in his major be brief. Central Division Holiday, NOR 24 194 8.1 Malkin, PIT 32 9 32 41 played in Japan last sea- league debut this year. They took University of W L Pct GB Lawson, DEN 22 177 8.0 Getzlaf, ANH 33 16 23 39 Indiana 20 5 .800 — Teague, ATL 26 209 8.0 Ovechkin, WAS 32 28 10 38 son, agreed to a $1.1 mil- Marlins third basemen North Carolina third base- Detroit 13 14 .481 8 Jennings, DET 25 200 8.0 Tavares, NYI 35 13 25 38 lion, one-year contract totaled three homers and man Colin Moran with the Chicago 9 15 .37510.5 Perry, ANH 36 22 15 37 Wednesday. 44 RBIs in 2013, worst in sixth overall pick in the Cleveland 9 15 .37510.5 NHL Backstrom, WAS 34 8 29 37 Milwaukee 5 20 .200 15 Steen, StL 33 22 14 36 Miami earlier acquired the majors in both cate- amateur draft, and he’s WESTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE Thornton, SJ 34 5 31 36 catcher Jarrod gories. expected to eventually Atlantic Division Southwest Division Transactions Saltalamacchia, first base- McGehee hit .292 with take over the job. W L Pct GB W L OT Pts GF GA man Garrett Jones and 28 homers in Japan last “Moran definitely had San Antonio 20 5 .800 — Boston 23 9 2 48 94 70 Houston 17 9 .654 3.5 Montreal 21 12 3 45 91 76 BASEBALL second baseman Rafael season. an influence in our deci- Dallas 15 10 .600 5 Tampa Bay 20 11 3 43 93 82 National League MIAMI MARLINS–Agreed to terms with Furcal to shake up an “It was a great learning sion-making process,” Hill New Orleans 11 13 .458 8.5 Detroit 15 12 9 39 91 99 offense that ranked last in experience for me,” he said. “We invested a lot in Memphis 10 15 .400 10 Toronto 17 16 3 37 99 105 3B Casey McGehee on a one-year con- Northwest Division Ottawa 14 16 6 34 101 118 tract. the majors in runs and bat- said. “I had to rely on him. We didn’t want to W L Pct GB Florida 13 17 5 31 81 110 HOCKEY ting average. myself a lot more as far as rush him, but there’s noth- National Hockey League Oklahoma City 20 4 .833 .5 Buffalo 8 23 3 19 59 98 “We needed to get more what I was doing at the ing we have seen that Portland 22 5 .815 — Metropolitan Division ST. LOUIS BLUES–Agreed to terms with Denver 14 10 .583 6.5 W L OT Pts GF GA F Alexander Steen on a three-year con- production offensively,” plate. I started to realize leads us not to believe Minnesota 13 13 .500 8.5 Pittsburgh 25 10 1 51 112 78 tract extension. president of baseball oper- the home runs showed up he’s going to be a produc- TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING–Signed D Utah 7 21 .25015.5 Washington 18 13 3 39 107 102 ations Mike Hill said. “We more when that wasn’t the tive player. When he’s Pacific Division Carolina 14 13 7 35 79 94 Jean-Philippe Cote to a two-year con- W L Pct GB Philadelphia 15 15 4 34 81 93 tract. Reassigned D Matt Taormina and still have some work to sole purpose of my at-bat. ready to be there, he’ll be L.A. Clippers 18 9 .667 — N.Y. Rangers 16 17 2 34 79 95 F Dana Tyrell to Syracuse (AHL). do, but we’re very com- And being humbled a little there.” C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 Page B3

Golf Hammock group between Jerry inches from No. 8 for The back nine played as a Best Ball Hodges and Bob the ladies. Net Score. The Ladies Association played a Hughes at plus 1. A Men’s Best Ball The winning teams in Flight One Low Gross -Low Net event on Tony Frances shot a event was played on were Teri Swisher and Pearl Bradford Wednesday, Dec. 18. plus 3 to take first Wedensday, Dec. 11. with a net 62, followed by Lou Cannon Coming in with the Low Gross in the place in I group and a Joe Swartz, Norm and Rebecca Shatney with a net 63. First Flight was Jeannie Fivecoat with a tie for second place Grubbs, Al Welch and Flight Two winners were Roberta score of 90, with Judy Kelly second at between Bob Morrison Larry Heath teamed up Briggs and Barbara Stevens with a net 95 and Shirley Enochs with a 99. and Bob Colandrea at to card a 40 for first 57 and Kay Gorham and Sharon Low Net for the flight went to Trudy plus 1. place. Warner took second place with a net Stowe with a 70. Jack Carlton came John Byron, Dan 61. Judy Trier was second with a 72 and out on top with plus 2 Butler, Jack MaGinnis Ruth Harris third at 73. Patty Miller and Julia Starr took first in J group and a three and Dick Reany were place in flight three with a net 63, while In the Second Flight, Low Gross was way tie for second three back, at 43, for won by the 103 of Joyce Stanley. Laverne Calkins and Eleanor Demitz place between Bill second. followed with a 66. Carol Troup carded a 107 for second Katcher, Janet Regan, In closest to the pin, Closest to the pin on hole 3 was the and Jean Haig a 108 for third. and Jim McFetride at Bill Fowler hit to 11- team of Diana Ackling and Wanda Low Net in the flight went to Wanda minus 1. feet, 2-inches from No. Hastie and her score of 70, with Cindy Billy Ringo had a 2, Ron West to 15-feet, Baker. Dall next at 74 and Betty Clarke third plus 8 that was good 5-inches from No. 4 Pearl Bradford took hole 12, and with a 76. for first place in K and Dick Reaney to 1- Donna Ryan had 2 chip-ins. Last Monday, Dec. 16, the Mezza group and Dick feet from No. 8. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Group played Individual Pro-Am Lindsay in second Monday, Dec. 9, saw SpringLake Men’s Golf Association Points. place with plus 2. the Monday Ladies conducted an Individual Net Score In A group there was a tie for first Next Monday the play and the team of (Flighted) contest on the Cougar Trail place between Don Brewer and Les Mezza Group will play Joyce Swartz, Doris golf course. Campbell at plus 2. at Golf Hammock Weeks, Betty Billau and There were three flights. There was also a tie in first place in beginning at 7:45 a.m. Kathy Armstrong take A Flight winners were Bo Bohanon B group between Mike La Jiness and For those who want the win with a 40. with a net 66, Edd Vowels with a net 68 Bob Trier at plus 1. to make up there own Just one shot back and Les Greenlee with a net 70. Paul (Taff) Brown scored plus 6 to foursome, contact Pete with a 41 were Elaine Tying for fourth place at net 71 were inches from No. 4 and Helene Mellon take first place in C group and a tie for at 382-1280. Orr, Betty Kinchloe, Virginia Simmons Jon Brower, Gary Behrendt and Joe to 7-feet, 6-inches from No. 8. second place between Harry Anderson and Chris Heath. Austin. A Mixed Scramble was the play of and Paul Brown II at plus 2. Lake June West One more shot back, at 42, were In B Flight, Bill Kingshott led with a David Mulligan came in first place in the day on Thursday, Dec. 12. Annie Hall, Eva Huffman, Sylvia West net 65, followed by Pat Shatney with a The Monday Ladies took to the Helene Mellon was joined by the D group with a plus 2 and Rick course on Dec. 16, and saw the team and Janice Barringer. net 67. Huffmans, Orville and Eva, as well as Cloverhouse in second place at plus 1. of Donna Palmetier, Kathy Armstrong, Barringer then had closest to the pin Tied for third with net 68’s was Vern the Orr’s, Bob and Elaine, to score a 53 Stan Griffis scored plus 3 that was Beth Schunke and Patty Mancuso on the day, getting to a mere 5-inches Hoffman and Bart Bartholomy. good for first place in E group and Billy come in with a 36 for the win. for the win. from No. 2, while Mellon hit to 8-feet, In a tie for fifth at 71 net strokes Parr came in second at plus 1. Annie Hall, Virginia Simmons, Beryll The Denharts, Dick and Norma, 6-inches from No. 4 and Cash to 10- were the trio of Dale Stevens, Ed Clay, In F group John Robertson came in Hansen and Sylvia West were next with along with the Schultz’s, Tom and feet, 8-inches from No. 8. and Larry Colclasure. first place with plus 2 and in second a 40, while Joyce Swartz, Barbara Margaret, teamed with John Ruffo to There was a tie for first place in C place was Doug Haire at even. Cash, Charlotte Mathew and Chris snare second with a 54. SpringLake Flight at net 68 between Ed Griffith and Dave Hankinson scored plus 5 for Heath were one more shot back in For closest to the pin, Joe Swartz On Wedensday, Dec. 18, the Charlie Keniston. first place in G group and Bob third at 41. got to 22-feet, 3-inches from No. 4 and SpringLake Ladies League played a Jim Foote placed third with 70 net Wimmers came in second place at plus Closest to the pin saw Joanne Orville Huffman to 8-feet, 3-inches Two- Person Team, Alternate Hole on strokes, followed by John Schroeder at 1. McGill get to 9-feet, 11-inches from from No. 2. the front nine of the Cougar Trail 71 and Dave Docherty at 75 net There was a tie for first place in H No. 2, Verna Knishka to 12-feet, 7- Charlotte Mathew hit to 6-feet, 8- course. strokes.

BASS chapter meeting Heartland Trail Association upcoming activities

Wednesday, Jan. 1 Park in Polk County, five and animals. 863-605-3587, or email: on the horizon Activity: New Year’s Day miles south of Frostproof Meet at south gate Hike (approx. 7 miles) and is part of the Lake entrance. [email protected] for Continued from B1 well as Dan Hoehne, Sports Location: Arbuckle Wales Ridge State Forest Bring: Snacks, water, Editor and the staff at the The next meeting of the Wildlife Management Area which was purchased by the lunch sun and insect protec- meet-up time and other News Sun for a fun year of chapter is scheduled for (WMA) state to protect numerous tion. writing these weekly Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 5:30 p.m. Located east of Avon rare and endangered plants Contact David Waldrop at details. columns. at REDS II. I’d also like to thank Anyone interested in everyone for their support learning more about the and patronage of REDS II. chapter can give me a call or To each of you, I wish you GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 12/20/13; 0 0 0 3 4 6 1 7 stop by the store. all a Merry Christmas and a As an affiliated B.A.S.S. Happy New Year! chapter, this is a points-driv- en bass club with 11 sched- Don Norton is a professional uled tournaments and one tournament bass fisherman, bass end-of-the-year Classic. fishing guide, and custom rod Each tournament is a builder. He lives in the Golf “draw” tournament, placing Hammock area of Sebring with a boater with a non-boater. his wife Lexie, and is the owner Pounds and ounces are of a custom rod building compa- converted to points, with ny appropriately named “The bonus points given for live American Fisherman.” He is released bass. also the owner of REDS II, a Christmas full-service fishing tackle store located at 3603 Sebring In this day and age when Parkway, in Sebring, FL. You everyone is so concerned can reach him at 863-273-4998 about being politically and or by email at socially correct, I guess I’m [email protected]. Visit old school. his American Fisherman I’d like to thank all my Facebook page or his website at readers for the kind words, theamericanfisherman.com. or encouraging emails and stop by the store to see him any- interesting phone calls, as time. C M Y K

Page B4 News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 www.newssun.com Lady lifters can now Soccer looks to get healthy Continued from B1 much clenched in the dis- a 2-0 lead in the first half, trict, Birdsall remarked that the Blue Streaks played them any further Auburndale relax for the holidays “the best thing we can do even in a 2-2 second half, goals and avoid an early, right now is get healthy, stay mercy-rul ending. but couldn’t quite climb out Continued from B1 focused, and get the whole of the hole in the 4-2 loss. Peters was even able to team together.” in the clean, to Sanchez’s This, like the girls, puts manage one last shot on goal When all of the pieces of 115, to get the win 225- the squad (4-3-1) squarely in in the final two minutes of a puzzle fall into place at the 215. third place in the District 11- the game. right time, it’s amazing what Erica Roberts totaled an 3A standings behind “Even though the score can happen. even 200 to get third for Auburndale (10-0) and Lake doesn’t reflect it, we had a The Lady Streaks faced Hardee and Maci Harris put Wales (6-3) and ahead of good game,” said Birdsall. Lake Wales Thursday and up 185 overall to take “The girls played tough and then have the rest of the year Hardee (3-5-1) with just one fourth for Sebring. didn’t give up the entire off before returning to action district match left to play. The Wildcats then picked time.” Monday, Jan. 6, at Lake That one match was up a win at 154 with Briana Considering that over half Placid. Thursday against the Gardner going 100 and 115 of the girls playing were on Up in Auburndale, the Highlanders, which will be for a 215 total. JV, the Streaks definitely Sebring boys came up short followed by the holiday Sebring Iesha Weathers held their own against a for- against the district-leading break before the team went for 115 on the bench midable team. Bloodhounds. returns to action Tusday, Jan. and 95 in the clean to come Dan Hoehne/News-Sun With third place pretty After spotting the hosts to 7, at Frostproof. up 10-pounds short for sec- Joanna Sanchez had the look of stoic concentration as she ond. pressed a personal best on the bench for the Dragons Elizabeth Tauchen then Tuesday at Sebring. went for a 165 total to give ior did a 140 in the clean 160 on the bench and a 140 the Streaks more points for for a 240 total to get the in the clean to take the win. Streaks drop a heartbraker the third-place finish. win. Lake Placid then took The Streaks then got a Sholtz got 90 in the second and third with Continued from B1 had a one-point edge at the points and 11 rebounds and big first and second in the clean, Kerly 80, to finish Mozealla Sholtz and half and still held the lone- Luke Ancrum getting 12 The thrilling heartbreaker 169 class as Briah Thomas second and third, respec- Zanteria Shuler totaling point lead after three. points , 15 rebounds and of the night was in Arcadia powered up 280 pounds tively. 275 and 150. The Bulldogs tied it in a three blocked shots. with the Sebring boys falling between her two lifts and Bethany Phillips added All the girls will now lockdown fourth, with an 8-7 The result creates quite Teresa Ware went for 240, another Lake Placid win in have plenty of time to relax by one in double overtime to edge, and the teams drew the logjam in the District 11- while Hardee’s Kim Hooks the 199 class, going 145 and enjoy the holidays DeSoto, 67-66. even at 9-9 in the first over- 5A standings as the Streaks, took third at 205. and 125 to total 270, with before returning their focus The Streaks had topped time. Bulldogs and Lemon Bay all Breauna Corley nudged Sebring’s Nakeema Thomas on taking the next step of the Bulldogs by a 67-60 DeSoto was able to eke stand at 2-1. Lake Placid’s total up a bit next with a 120 and 130 for the Sub-Sectional Qualifier, count at home on Tuesday, out a 9-8 edge in the second That race will shake out with a win at 183. 250. almost a month away. Dec. 3, in a game that they extra period for the win, after the new year begins, The first-year competitor Finally, the big lifts of Then, on Saturday, Jan. were able to maintain a which saw the Blue Streaks but Sebring will keep busy pushed up 100 on the the day came in the unlim- 11, they will make their decent lead throughout. go 12-24 from the free throw with tonight’s home game bench, which was equaled ited class where Blue way to Charlotte and see This time around, neither line on the night. against Tenoroc before host- by Sebring’s Naijah Sholtz Streak Ali Sanchez cracked about pushing their way team was able to pull away Connor Cook lead Sebring ing the annual three-day and Joslean Kerly. the 300-pound barrier by along toward state. to any extent as DeSoto lead with 21 points, with Taveniere Tournament begin- But then the Dragon sen- muscling up a whopping by two after one, Sebring Quantrae Rouse adding 13 ning Thursday, Dec. 26.

Tannehill making late-season strides for Dolphins

By STEVEN WINE moves forward and takes it in Associated Press stride. He’s excited about winning DAVIE — Now that Ryan this last ballgame. But he’ll file Tannehill has made 30 NFL starts, that away, ‘OK, what do we have Miami Dolphins offensive coordi- to do this week? What’s the game nator Mike Sherman is wondering plan?’ That’s just the way he is.” why Texas A&M ever played him Tannehill’s quick to accept at receiver. blame when things go wrong and Tannehill switched to quarter- credit teammates when things go back as a junior and started 19 right. games there for A&M. Lately there has been a lot of The Dolphins made him a first- credit to share, with Wallace, round pick in 2012, and this month receiver Brian Hartline, tight end he’s playing the best football of his Charles Clay and running back brief pro career, which is a big rea- Daniel Thomas all having big son they’re mounting a late-season games in recent weeks. surge toward a playoff berth. “Guys around me are just help- “He’s a work in progress,” ing me out so much, making big Sherman said. “He tries to get bet- plays out of normal plays,” ter every single week. He’s very Tannehill said. consistent. But here’s a guy that Despite a recent uptick, the hadn’t played a whole lot of major- Dolphins rank still in the lower college football at the quarterback half of the league in most offensive position. I don’t know what his categories, and 21st in points. head coach was thinking.” MCT photo But the patchwork line has The second-guessing was accom- Ryan Tannehill has made great strides this season in pushing the Dolphins toward the playoffs. blocked better lately, and the two- panied by a grin, because As a result, the Dolphins (8-6) At his current pace, Tannehill been,” Wallace said with a chuckle. Tannehill’s coach at A&M was minute offense has been excellent could clinch the final AFC wild- will also become the first Dolphins “It’s crazy.” Sherman. all year, making Miami tough to card berth as soon as Sunday at quarterback to throw for 4,000 Even so, Wallace sings Both can laugh now about put away. Buffalo. yards since Marino in 1994. Tannehill’s praises, as do other Tannehill’s abbreviated receiving Only two of the Dolphins’ “Most of our success has come Even so, Tannehill’s statistics teammates and the coaching staff. career, because more than ever he defeats have been by more than from Ryan continuing to develop have yet to rival the league’s elite “I like the way he’s been play- looks like a keeper at quarterback. four points, while they’ve won six every single day,” receiver Mike QBs. ing,” said coach Joe Philbin, not During the Dolphins’ three-game times by six points or less. Wallace said. He ranks seventh this year in one to gush. “He’s making good winning streak this month, Their pattern has been to keep Despite an NFL-high 51 sacks, interceptions, ninth in touchdowns, decisions. Usually that’s the No. 1 Tannehill’s passer rating is 103.2, the game close, then give the ball Tannehill hasn’t missed a snap this 10th in yards and 18th in passer criterion at that position.” significantly higher than his career to Tannehill at the end, a formula season. rating. Since the start of his rookie sea- figure of 81.5. that might make them dangerous in Such continuity is a watershed He sometimes holds the ball too son, Tannehill has shown an eager- He has completed 65 percent of the playoffs. for the Dolphins, who started an long, as reflected by his sack total, ness to learn from mistakes and his passes in December for 843 “We have big things ahead of NFL-high 17 quarterbacks from and has consistently underthrown shrug off success. yards with eight touchdown passes us,” he said. 2000 to the beginning of 2012. the speedy Wallace deep, which “He’s like our head coach in and only two interceptions. Tannehill’s 23 touchdown passes happened again Sunday in a victo- many ways,” Sherman said. “He He has thrown for the go-ahead AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and this year are the most in a season ry over New England. has a very even demeanor. He score in the final minutes each of http://twitter.com/AP—NFL. Follow by a Miami quarterback other than “I think I might be open this doesn’t get too high, he doesn’t get the past two weeks to beat Ben Steven Wine on Twitter: Dan Marino. year deep more than I’ve ever too low, he just takes it all in and Roethlisberger and Tom Brady. http://twitter.com/Steve—Wine

Michigan, Florida to open 2017 season in Texas

By The Associated Press schedule has been pretty Each school will receive Florida and Michigan will consistent through the years. 25,000 tickets for the neu- RACE-THRU KWIK LUBE; SPRINGLAKE GOLF RESORT* NEW; 3.639"; 3"; open the 2017 season in the We were presented this tral-site game at AT&T 1.736"; 3"; Black; tv Black; sports fri ads; 0 0 0 3 4 1 5 5 Cowboys Classic in opportunity and just thought Stadium, home to the NFL’s incl; 0 0 0 3 4 1 9 8 Arlington, Texas. it was something that our Dallas Cowboys. The prime-time game is fans would embrace, our The $1.2 billion stadium scheduled for Saturday, Sept. program would embrace. It opened in 2009. 2. would give us great national It already hosted the Super It will be Florida’s first visibility. Obviously, a very Bowl and is scheduled for regular-season, non-confer- difficult ballgame against a the 2014 NCAA men’s Final ence game outside the storied program — that Sunshine State since the excites us.” Four and the first college Gators lost at Syracuse in Michigan will be the away football national champi- 1991. team; Florida the home onship under the new playoff “You don’t get these team. format in January 2015. opportunities very often,” Game officials and replay Michigan played in 2012 Florida athletic director crew will come from the Big Cowboys Classic, losing 41- Jeremy Foley said. “Our 12 Conference. 14 to Alabama. C M Y K

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A few students at Cracker Trail Elementary School and Lake Country Elementary School were kind enough to share their letters to Santa. A few even drew pictures on the back of their letters. They are printed exactly as they were written (and, of course, they were forwarded to the North Pole).

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Page B6 News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 www.newssun.com Healthy Living Natural cures for holiday headaches Dear Pharmacist: I’m prone to tension headaches, but during the holidays, they’re constant. I take ibuprofen and sometimes hydrocodone. Can you help me? — J.R., San Jose, California Dear Pharmacist Answer: Tension Suzy Cohen headaches are the most common type of headache. — Magnesium: Simple Millions of people get solution for tight muscles, them. The trigger could be a common trigger for an argument, poor posture, CTTH. Magnesium relaxes lack of sleep, overworking your muscles. If you read yourself, chronic pain, my Drug Mugger book, tight muscles, eyestrain, over 200 prescription med- skipping a meal or grinding ications mug it from your your teeth. One main rea- body leaving you at risk for son is muscle tightness. muscle aches, migraines, MCT/Metro An occasional tension depression, high blood As people begin to pay more attention to what’s in the food they buy at the market, many manufacturers are changing their headache is no big deal, pressure and cardiac products to include less mysterious-sounding ingredients. but if they’re chronic, arrhythmias. Some forms defined by more than 15 of magnesium will give per month for 3 months you diarrhea. Choose high- solid, I can see why you quality brands. take that medicine! — Arnica Cream: You As food labels get closer Termed CTTH, short for can buy this at health food chronic tension-type stores, it helps soothe mus- headaches, these can cause cle aches and relax tight depression, even if you are muscles. When the ingredi- look, ingredients vanish a happy-go-lucky person. ents found in this beautiful While painful, these flower extract get into your headaches differ form cells, they temporarily shut By CANDICE CHOI about broadcasting any migraines because they down a metabolic pathway AP Food Industry Writer changes. Chick-fil-A, for don’t have the nausea, halo called NF Kappa B, (NF∫B) NEW YORK — Take instance, has been removing or any type of aura. This which spills nasty pain- another look at that food artificial dyes and high-fruc- makes them much easier to causing chemicals (termed label. An ingredient or two tose corn syrup from its manage as compared to cytokines ). You can have may have vanished. dressings and sauces. The migraines where you have your massage therapist rub As Americans pay closer Atlanta-based chain is also to discover the it on too. attention to what they eat, testing a “clean ingredient “migrenade” and eliminate — Hops: Known also as food and beverage compa- bun” but has not alerted cus- it. The term migrenade is Humulus lupulus, this herb nies are learning that unfa- tomers. my word for a trigger that can reduce histamine lev- miliar ingredients can invite “The reason companies you eat, inhale or create els, a compound (better criticism from online peti- don’t publicize it is that they that goes off in your body termed a cytokine ) that is tions and bloggers. The risk don’t want to bring attention like a grenade, causing associated with headaches. of damaging publicity has to these ingredients. They your migraine. There are Hops also helps you to fall proven serious enough that want to slowly start to no real “migrenades” in asleep, and we know some manufacturers have remove them until they’re all CTTH so you can usually insomnia is a trigger for reformulated top-selling gone,” said Vani Hari, who eliminate or at least man- CTTH (and migraines). products to remove mysteri- runs the site FoodBabe.com age these much quicker. When I say hops, I mean ous, unpronounceable com- and has pressured companies The reduction of stress or the supplement form or tea, ponents that could draw sus- to remove artificial dyes and ending an unhappy rela- not beer! Hops is known as picion. other ingredients. tionship can help. a flavoring agent in beer. Earlier this year, for There are no numbers Here are some supple- I offer natural and phar- example, PepsiCo Inc. said it tracking how many compa- ments that may help you maceutical treatment would stop using brominated nies are reformulating prod- become headache free: options for dozens of types vegetable oil in Gatorade ucts in response to consumer — Rhodiola: Perfect for of headaches in my new and find a another way to demand. But even if recipe people with a lot of mental book, “Headache Free” evenly distribute color in the changes aren’t in direct stress, emotional conflict available in January. See sports drink. Last year, response to petitions or or anxiety. As you know, my website for details Starbucks said it would stop blogs, executives understand that can cause tension www.DearPharmacist.com/. using a red dye made of that ingredients can become headaches. Because rhodio- crushed bugs based on com- a liability once they fall out la removes ammonia and Suzy Cohen is a registered ments it received “through a of favor with the public. lactic acid from your pharmacist and the author of variety of means,” including High-fructose corn syrup, blood, it could help with ‘The 24-Hour Pharmacist’ and an online for example, ‘Real Solutions.’ For more muscle fatigue. Shoot for petition, and has gained a information, visit www. about 100mg per day, taken switch to a negative DearPharmacist. com. This There’s a bullhorrn anytime before lunch as it tomato-based image in information is not intended to may be slightly stimulat- extract. Kraft — which is the recent years treat, diagnose or cure your ing. Foods plans Internet — so you and has been share their concerns with the company also said it is condition. to replace can get a lot of blamed for thousands of like-minded “always looking for ways to artificial dyes fueling bad individuals. evolve” its formulas. CDC issues travel health with colors people involved eating habits. John Boeheim, of New Another petition that asks derived from very quickly. The Center York’s Hudson Valley, says Mars Inc. to remove artifi- advisory for St. Martin natural spices for Science he avoids a number of ingre- cial colors from M&Ms had in select vari- in the Public dients, including the artifi- more than 141,000 signa- ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. 10 confirmed cases. The eties of its Ali Dibadj Interest, a cial sweetener aspartame and tures. In an emailed state- health officials have issued CDC says it’s the first time macaroni and health advo- a red dye, in part because of ment, the privately held a travel advisory for the the disease has been report- food inudstry analyst cheese, a nod cacy group, what he’s read on blogs and company stressed the safety Caribbean island of St. ed among non-travelers in to the feed- says the social media. of its ingredients. Martin because of a mos- the Western Hemisphere. back it’s hearing from par- sweetener is no more harm- “We’ve taught our kids to Although it has not quito-borne disease. The virus can cause ents. ful than ordinary sugar in look at the labels, to look at announced any changes, the The Centers for Disease fever, joint pains, a rash, Ali Dibadj, a Bernstein large amounts. But Kroger the ingredients,” Boeheim company noted that it con- Control and Prevention muscle aches and analyst who covers the pack- Co. decided to remove it said. tinues to explore the use of says it’s closely following headaches. Travelers to St. aged food and beverage from store-brand cereals fol- Companies are paying naturally sourced colors and reports of the chikungunya Martin are advised to avoid industry, says the changes lowing surveys with con- attention too. Chick-fil-A that it is “constantly evaluat- virus among residents of mosquito bites by using reflect a shift from “democ- sumers in 2011. says it will continue to ing” its ingredients based on the French side of St. insect repellent, wearing ratization to activism” by The supermarket chain improve ingredients to keep a variety of factors, includ- Martin. The World Health long sleeves and pants, and consumers. isn’t alone. Over the past up with changing tastes and ing consumer preference. Organization has reported to use air conditioning. “It used to be that people decade, the use of high-fruc- even invited Hari to spend would just decide not to buy tose corn syrup in packaged the day at its headquarters the product. Now they’re foods and drinks has fallen sharing her concerns. DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; DR. PALOSKY, D.D., ERIC; 3.639"; 3"; Black; dec actually agitating for 18 percent to 6.1 million Not all companies are 1.736"; 3"; Black; ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 6 change,” Dibadj said. tons last year, according to making changes, at least not healthy living; “There’s a bullhorn — which market researcher right away. The Mississippi 0 0 0 3 4 2 0 1 is the Internet — so you can Euromonitor International. teenager who called for the get a lot of people involved The latest moves to swap removal of brominated veg- very quickly.” out ingredients underscore etable oil in Gatorade, for Companies stand by the the growing sway consumers instance, is now taking aim safety of their old recipes. have through sites such as at Coca-Cola’s Powerade, Although they don’t typical- Change.org, which lets peo- which also contains the ly provide details on produc- ple post petitions. ingredient in select varieties. tion decisions, their reasons In the past, a customer As of Tuesday, Sarah for using certain ingredients complaint about an ingredi- Kavanagh’s petition had can include cost and manu- ent may have been addressed more than 57,000 supporters. facturing efficiencies. with a boilerplate letter from In a statement, Coca-Cola Still, food and beverage corporate headquarters. But noted that all its ingredients makers can be sensitive now people can go online to comply with regulations. But C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 Page B7 Healthy Living Higher blood Survey: Teens pressure threshold using synthetic OK in older adults

By LINDSEY TANNER University of Iowa. drugs less often AP Medical Writer While the guidelines were By ALICIA A. CALDWELL getting.” CHICAGO — Many older updated by a government- and LAURAN NEERGAARD Synthetic marijuana is adults with high blood pres- appointed panel, they don’t Associated Press made of dried plant materi- sure can be treated less have the government’s WASHINGTON — al sprayed with various aggressively, which could endorsement like previous Fewer teens are trying fake chemicals and packaged to mean taking fewer pills to versions. The panel complet- marijuana known by such look like pot. The Drug get it under control, accord- ed its work earlier this year, names as K2 and Spice, Enforcement ing to new treatment guide- around the same time that apparently getting the mes- Administration banned a lines from an expert panel. the National Heart, Lung and sage that these cheap new number of chemicals used But not all experts are on Blood Institute announced drugs are highly dangerous, to make synthetic marijua- board with the advice — that it was getting out of the according to the govern- na in 2011, but new chemi- including the federal agency guidelines business and turn- ment’s annual survey on cal varieties continue to that appointed the group. ing the job over to the drug use. appear. Earlier this year, Panel members stressed American Heart Association Synthetic marijuana is federal health officials dis- that they are not changing and American College of thought to have appeared in covered that two new types the definition of high blood Cardiology. Updated guide- the U.S. in 2009, and soon of fake pot had sickened pressure: 140 over 90. For lines from those medical after came a spike in emer- more than 200 people in a adults aged 60 and older, groups are expected in late gency room visits, even month in Colorado. they are recommending a 2014. deaths, as the drug caught The annual survey also higher treatment threshold, In the meantime, the heart on among young people. found that teenage percep- prescribing medicine only association is raising con- About 8 percent of high tions of the dangers of mar- when blood pressure levels cerns about the new recom- school seniors said they’ve ijuana use continued to reach 150 over 90 or higher. mendations, saying that used some type of synthetic decline. In 1993, more than Too aggressive blood pres- many studies they are based marijuana this year, accord- 60 percent of high school sure treatment can cause on didn’t last long enough to ing to the report released seniors considered marijua- fainting and falls in older reveal dangers of undertreat- Wednesday by the National na dangerous, while this patients, or bad interactions ed high blood pressure in Institutes of Health. That’s year less than 40 percent with drugs they’re already older patients. The panel a sharp drop from the 11 thought that. taking for other illnesses, also overlooked other evi- percent of seniors who’d The rate of use stayed panel members said. dence suggesting the 2003 experimented with fake pot steady, with 6.5 percent of The panel does endorse government-backed recom- in 2012. high school seniors saying the lower target of 140 over mendations are sound, said Use of synthetic drugs they regularly used mari- 90 for younger adults — and Dr. Elliott Antman, the heart among younger teens juana in the past year. for all adults who also have association’s president-elect. dropped as well — and The survey results were diabetes or kidney disease. He noted that his group last fewer than 1 percent of stu- being released just weeks The guidelines released month published a treatment dents also are trying anoth- before recreational marijua- Wednesday are based on a formula that echoes the 2003 er new kind of illegal drug na sales become legal in review of the most rigorous advice. Metro known as bath salts, said Colorado and Washington kind of medical research — Dr. Gary Gibbons, the fed- High blood pressure affects 58 million American adults. University of Michigan state for people over 21. studies in which patients are eral agency’s director, issued professor Lloyd Johnston, Opponents of legalized randomly prescribed drugs a statement Wednesday primary care doctors, who blood pressure lower than who heads the annual marijuana long have said or dummy pills — published emphasizing that his agency treat large numbers of the new recommendation, Monitoring the Future sur- they worried about its since the last update in 2003. has not sanctioned the patients with high blood especially those with previ- vey of more than 40,000 impact on children. The research suggests older panel’s report, nor has the pressure. The guidelines ous strokes or heart prob- students in the 8th, 10th Dr. Nora Volkow, direc- patients can avoid major broader National Institutes were published online lems. and 12th grades. tor of the National Institute health problems like heart of Health. While noting that Wednesday in the Journal of The panel said their “The message has gotten on Drug Abuse, said attacks, strokes and kidney the panel decided not to col- the American Medical guidelines are simply recom- out that these are danger- researchers worry that as disease even when their laborate with the heart Association. mendations, and that doctors ous drugs,” Johnston said. perceptions of marijuana as blood pressure is above the groups’ efforts, Gibbons said Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, a should make treatment deci- “Their ever-changing ingre- a dangerous drug continue current recommended level, his agency would work with Cleveland Clinic cardiolo- sions based on patients’ dients can be unusually to decline use will keep the panel said. those groups “to transition” gist, called the guidelines individual circumstances. powerful. Users really increasing among For many patients, two or the panel’s evidence review “exceedingly important” The experts emphasized that don’t know what they are teenagers. three drugs — or more — into their update. His state- given the prevalence of high everyone with high blood are needed to bring their ment did not address blood pressure, which affects pressure can benefit from a blood pressure down. Many whether the agency opposes about 1 in 3 U.S. adults, or healthy diet, regular exercise older adults could probably all the panel’s recommenda- 68 million. and weight control, which reduce their doses, or take tions. Whether many doctors all can help lower blood fewer drugs, to reach the James said panel members immediately adopt the pressure. new, less strict target, said chose to release their guide- advice “remains to be seen,” Dr. Paul James, a panel lines independently to get he said. Rimmerman predict- member and family medicine the recommendations out ed that some will continue to Online: JAMA: specialist-researcher at the sooner and into the hands of push to get older patients’ http://jama.ama-assn.org

China says woman died from bird flu new to humans

By GILLIAN WONG controlled after the country In the new case, the people worldwide since Associated Press closed many of its live ani- Jiangxi health department 2003. The virus remains BEIJING — Chinese mal markets — scientists said the woman had severe hard to catch with most authorities said Wednesday had assumed the virus was pneumonia before dying human infections linked to that a 73-year-old Chinese infecting people through Dec. 6 in a hospital in contact with infected poul- woman died after being exposure to live birds. Nanchang. try, but scientists fear it MCT infected with a bird flu Timothy O’Leary, She had suffered high could mutate and spread rap- Synthetic marijuana is often sold in colorful packages strain that had sickened a spokesman for the World blood pressure, heart disease idly among people, poten- with names like Cloud Nine, Maui Wowie and Mr. Nice human for the first time, a Health Organization’s and other underlying health tially sparking a pandemic. Guy. development that the World regional office in Manila, problems that lowered her Health Organization called said WHO officials were immunity, the health depart- “worrisome.” working closely with ment said. Her medical his- Bulb Bin; 1.736"; 2"; BROWN, JEN; 3.639"; 2"; Black; tv p/u; China’s Center for Disease Chinese authorities to better tory showed that she had Black; tv incl; 0 0 0 3 4 1 0 5 Control and Prevention con- understand the new virus. He been in contact with live 0 0 0 3 4 1 9 9 firmed the woman in the city said though its source poultry. of Nanchang had been remains unknown, birds are The health department infected by the H10N8 bird known to carry it and it said “no abnormalities” have flu virus, a strain that had would not be surprising if been found in people who not previously been found in another human case was had close contact with her. people, the Jiangxi province detected. It did not say if they had health department said on its “It’s worrisome any time a been tested or quarantined, website. disease jumps the species though China has in previous This is the second new barrier from animals to outbreaks taken those meas- bird flu strain to emerge in humans. That said, the case ures. humans this year in China. is under investigation (by Experts are cautious when E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; dec ads p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 0 In late March, the H7N9 bird Chinese authorities) and it comes to bird flu viruses flu virus broke out, infecting there’s no evidence of infecting humans. 140 people and killing 45, human-to-human transmis- They have been closely almost all of them on the sion yet,” O’Leary said by watching the H5N1 bird flu mainland. The outbreak was phone. virus, which has killed 384 Rowley, cancer genetics pioneer, dies at 88

CHICAGO (AP) — Dr. Janet Rowley, a tified a genetic process called translocation, pioneer in cancer genetics research, has died now widely accepted. By 1990, more than 70 at age 88. translocations had been identified in various Rowley spent most of her career at the cancers, according to her biography on the University of Chicago, where she also National Library of Medicine’s website. obtained her medical degree. She died She is a recipient of the National Medal of Tuesday of ovarian cancer complications at Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor her home nearby, the university said in a and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the statement. nation’s highest civilian honor. Rowley conducted landmark research with “Janet Rowley’s work established that leukemia in the 1970s, linking cancer with cancer is a genetic disease,” Mary-Claire genetic abnormalities — work that led to tar- King, president of the American Society of geted drug treatment for leukemia. She iden- Human Genetics, said recently. C M Y K

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Church News Christian Training Sunday. Special music will Sunday from the gospels of renewal and faith. This week Lutheran Church, Lake Church be by the adult choir and the Luke and Matthew. At 6 p.m. the class will study courage. Placid. Christ Lutheran male quartet. there will be a special serv- Joseph, the earthly father of On Dec. 25 the church Church SEBRING – Rev. Linda On Christmas Even, the ice, “Christmas by the Jesus, was just an ordinary will offer at 10 a.m. a M. Downing will bring the church will have a candle- Fireplace”, a Scripture and man. We know of nothing Christmas Day Service with SEBRING – Pastor Scott message titled “Christmas’s light service at 7 p.m. with carol service. There will spectacular about either his Communion with Guest McLean will preach a ser- Great Expectation” at the Pastor Hess speaking on be no mid-week service occupation or his disposi- Pastor Scott McLean from mon titled “Morning People” Sunday morning service. 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Daily Mass: and partake of the comfort, guidance, ment in the News-Sun that is published Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; Mission Programs Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. support and healing found in the lesson- Friday and Sunday. To find out more for Children, 6:45 p.m. Hispanic Services: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible Saturday at 9 a.m. Sacrament of sermons. information on how to place a listing in Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship serv- Study, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Reconcilliation: 7:15-7:45 a.m. first this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- ice at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 Gerald Webber and Associate Pastors Friday, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday and 9- CHURCH OF BRETHREN 6155, ext. 596. p.m. To watch services online, go to the Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Office Hours: 8:30 website at www.fbcap.net. “In the heart of 382-4301. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. � Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine � Avon Park, for the hearts of Avon Park.” Parkway Free Will Baptist Church, � St. James Catholic Church, 3380 St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church � First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL ANGLICAN Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Sebring (just 33870. Welcome to the church where the Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. � New Life Anglican Fellowship, 10 N. off U.S. 27 midway between Sebring and “Son” always shines. Sunday School, 10 Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Phone 385-1597. Main Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, Lake Placid). Your place for family, friends a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 FL 33852. Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon in and faith. Sunday morning worship serv- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday a.m.; Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Charge, (863) 243-3191; ice is 11 a.m. Nursery is provided for both Evening Worship, 7 p.m. End-of-the- Easter - Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., CHURCH OF CHRIST [email protected]. Sunday services with Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Month-Sing at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m. Teaching, Holy Life changing Bible Study for all ages of each month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 � Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S. Communion, Music, Fellowship, Healing starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday night worship tor. Church phone: 382-3552. Home p.m., first Saturday at 9 a.m. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. Prayer. “Pastoral and Spiritual”. at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and phone: 214-3025. Affiliated with the Minister: Don Smith. Sunday Worship Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with youth National Association of Free Will Baptists, Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery worship in the youth facility, and missions Nashville, Tenn. CHRISTIAN facilities are available at every service. ASSEMBLY OF GOD training for all children. Call the church at � Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC) Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 655-1524. 4400 Sparta Road. Evangelist Roger � Cornerstone Christian Church, (Saxon Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classes � Christ Fellowship Church (Assembly of � First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, Jaudon. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Hall) 1850 US 27 South, Avon Park, FL for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Bill � Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069 Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and Hope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Raymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter, Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping God FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website: Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery pro- Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 www.fbclp.com. Email: vided. For information, call 382-0869. Study; 10 a.m. Worship; Communion Placid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor- � Southside Baptist Church (GARBC), a.m.; Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening [email protected]. Sunday services - available each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening wor- Traditional Service 9 a.m., Contemporary 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 Home Fellowship Group. For more infor- ship is 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays Service 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- mation call 453-8929 or 449-0203. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are 0924. 10:30 a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family ages, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship � Eastside Christian Church, 101 Peace invited to join us. For more information, � First Assembly of God, 4301 dinner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reserva- Service, 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two miles call the church at 863-465-4636 or visit Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. tions required). Prayer meeting, Youth p.m. Wednesday: Student ministry, 6:30 east of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), the website www.thelordsway.com/lake- Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, Intersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet p.m.; Awana kindergarten through fifth 465-7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. placidcofc/. 10 a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDS at 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal grade, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Midweek Prayer Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; Worship � Church, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Palm St., Lake Placid. For information, and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for Celebration with the Lord’s Supper each Sebring Parkway Church of Christ, Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Bible call 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. under age 3 is available at all services. week 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, pianist; 3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL Study), LIFE Youth Group, Royal Rangers, � First Baptist Church of Lorida located Provisions for handicapped and hard-of- and John Thomas, organist. Wednesday: 33870; 385-7443. Minister: Kevin Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431. right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School hearing. Office phone, 385-0752. Praise and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Patterson. Times of service are: Sunday begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday � Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Where God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Bible Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard Christ, the Way, Truth and Life!” “Alive Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, BAPTIST p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11 Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- and Worth the Drive!” 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Class, 7 p.m. a.m. worship service. Wednesday evening 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, � Sebring Christian Church, 4514 � Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600 Bible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tod N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal. Village II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 Schwingel, Preacher; Josh Knabel (812- CHURCH OF GOD George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and From September the AWANA groups a.m. for all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 618-7118), Youth Pastor. Sunday biblically based. Sunday worship services, meet. First Lorida is the “Place to discover a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 � Church on the Ridge, Church of God, Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study and 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery God’s love.” For more information about a.m.; Sunday Youth Service, 6 p.m; Anderson, Ind.; 1130 State Road 17 the church or the ministries offered, call Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery avail- facilities are available. Bible studies at Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday North, Sebring, FL 33870. Worship 655-1878. able for all services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by classes Service Sunday, 10 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. � First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E. � Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 at 6:30 p.m. Changing Seasons, a men’s Prayer, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Dr. Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered for Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across grief support group, meets at 1:30 p.m. Collet Varner, (863) 382-0773. all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Telephone: 385-5154. Rev. Matthew D. from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Wednesdays. Alzheimers Caregivers Church phone: 452-6556. Crawford, senior pastor; Rev. Nuno Finch, pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Support Group meets at 1 p.m. � Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) We Norberto, associate pastor, minister of Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Thursdays. Office hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE are located at the corner of SR17 and C- music and senior adults; and Dixie and Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676. 17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us Kreulen, preschool director. Group Bible Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Study, and � First Christian Church (Disciples of � First Church of the Nazarene of Avon Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery provided. For Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL and doughnuts, followed with Sunday a.m.; Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; information, call 382-3695. of Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Sunday: School for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morn- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. for all Wednesday night programs at the ROC ing worship service begins at 10:30 a.m., The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday ages; morning worship at 10:45 a.m.; and begin 5:30 p.m., at church begin 6:30 and evening worship service is at 6 p.m. CATHOLIC School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday On Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen p.m. Preschool and Mother’s Day Out for Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s evening service is at 7 p.m. with special ministry and the Catylist class (20's+) children age 6 weeks to 5 years old. Call � Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and services for children and adults. If you begin at 6:30 PM. The adult Bible and 385-4704. Website www.fbsebring.com 595 E. Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, need any more information, call 453- Prayer Time begins at 7 p.m. For more � Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. 7:15 p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 4851. information go to www.bethanybap- Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English p.m. tistap.com or call the church office at is 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. and 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and � Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene of 863-452-1136. Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. 10:30 a.m. in English. Sunday Life Teen Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake � Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Mass at 6 p.m. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. Placid, FL 33852. Adult Sunday school, State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. English confession at 3:30 p.m. Saturday; CHRISTIAN & 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church; Sunday Evening Spanish confession at 6:30 p.m. Religious MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Wednesday evening: All church meal, 6 Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night pro- Education Classes (September to May) p.m.; Christian Life Study, 6:45 p.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 grams for children, youth and adults at 7 are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K � The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 Winter Life groups pending. Call 446- p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken p.m. through 5th. Grades 6th through Youth Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 1339. Pastor Tim Taylor. Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. � Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Bible Study are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 382-1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. � Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL Wednesday. Sunday services: Sunday School meets at Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. 33876. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday � St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Sunday: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 Hickory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mail- Service meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday CHURCHES OF CHRIST Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; p.m. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. ing address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Evening Bible Study meets at 6 p.m. (off IN CHRISTIAN UNION Wednesday: Evening Service, 7 p.m.; Fundamental, soul-winning, mission- 33870, 385-0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); site); Wednesday Prayer Gathering meets Children/Youth, 7 p.m. Telephone: 453- minded, King James Bible Church. Larry fax, 385-5169; email, [email protected]; at 6 p.m. � Community Bible Church - Churches of 4256. Fax: 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfel- Ruse, pastor. Phone 655-1899. Bus trans- website, www.stcathe.com. School Christ in Christian Union, (Orange low portation. Office/Mailing, Principal Dr. Anna V. Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A � ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 Adam, 747 S. Franklin St., Sebring, FL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE North (truck route), Avon Park. ship.org. Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385-7310; email Presenting Jesus Christ as the answer for � First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 Miller at the west end of Lake June) [email protected]. School office hours � Christian Science Church, 154 N. time and eternity. Sunday morning wor- N. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL - 453-6681. “Where the old fashion gospel is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning ship service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Rev. Johnattan preached.” Sunday School begins at 9:30 Clergy: Very Rev. José González, V.F., worship and Sunday school. Testimonial Soltero, Hispanic pastor; Joy Loomis, a.m.; Sunday Worship service at 10:45 [email protected] or 385-0049; Parochial meetings at 4 p.m. each second and Junior Church activities at same time for director of music. Sunday – Sunday a.m.; Sunday Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385-3993; fourth K-6 grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all school, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. Peter Wednesday. A free public reading ages), 9:30 a.m. (Transportation avail- Children’s Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth Study at 6 p.m. Call the church at 699- Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. room/bookstore, located in the church, is able.) Sunday evening praise and worship Choir, 4:30 p.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 0671 for more information. McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. open before and after church services. service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer Nursery provided for both services. � Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: - The Bible and the Christian Science text- service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activi- Wednesday - Wednesday Night Supper, 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 4 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10 a.m., 12 p.m. book, ‘Science and Health with Key to the ties at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- 5:15 p.m.; Children’s Choir, 5:45 p.m.; (A half mile east of Highlands Avenue on (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy Family Youth Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our come, please come worship with us. Tom Youth Activities, 6 p.m.; Prayer Arbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Center), every third Sunday of the month only preachers. All are welcome to come Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 Page B9 Religion

Church News RELIGION GUIDELINES: The News-Sun publishes religion news on mony titled “We Wait in Hope.” congregation in a litany and Fridays. Jane Golden will lead the congre- explain the meaning of each can- Continued from B8 gation in a litany and explain the dle. Carryn Lozier will light the The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for meaning of each candle. Leigh candles. The first represents with the choir presenting “A publication in the following Friday’s paper. Golden will light the candles. The “wait”; the second, “watch”; the Mountain Home Christmas” under Submit items to the News-Sun’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. week- third, “prepare”; the fourth, the direction of Mike Zierden. first represents “wait”; the second, days; fax to 385-2453; send e-mail to [email protected]; or “praise”; and the Christ candle, The church will have a “watch”; the third, “prepare”; and mail to Lifestyle Editor, News-Sun, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, which represents “proclaim.” Christmas Eve Worship at 6 p.m. the fourth, “praise.” FL 33870. For information, call 385-6155, ext. 516. There will be no meetings for First Baptist Church of Lake The choir’s anthem will be “The the remainder of the week. Josephine is at 111 Lake Josephine First Noel/Canon in D”. Kathleen The church is at 215 E. Circle Drive. For more information, call Campbell. The servers for Sunday Fourth Sunday in Advent. Richards will play the flute in this St. (with two entrances on Lagrand 655-1524. will be Teresa Williams and Juanita A Christmas Eve Candlelight song. Street). For questions, call 453- Roberts. The deacons for the day Communion Service is planned for In the adult Sunday school class, 3242 or check the website, avon- First Baptist Church of will be Joyce Winstel and Carol 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary. Johnson is now teaching from the parkapchurch.com or look on the Lake Placid Chandler. Greeting the congrega- The church is at 319 Poinsettia denominational quarterly. The new Avon Park Chamber of tion will be Peggy Pluymers. Ave. theme this quarter is the Gospel of Commerce website, avonparkcham- LAKE PLACID – The Christmas A special Christmas offering for Matthew. Sunday’s lesson is titled ber.com. Click on the “Chamber Eve Service will be held at 6 p.m. the Region will be collected Dec. First Presbyterian “The Birth of Christ”, based on for Good” logo or tab. Tuesday. No nursery/childcare will 22. The Christmas Eve service will Church of Avon Park Matthew 1:18-25. be available. be at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve there First United Methodist will be a candlelight service at The church is at 510 Poinsettia AVON PARK – On Sunday, Church of Sebring First Christian Church Ave. Pastor Bob Johnson’s sermon is 6:30 p.m. Rev. Ed Fleagle will titled “Ambassadors of God” based deliver the message. The choir’s SEBRING – The pastor’s sermon SEBRING – Rev. Charles First Presbyterian on Luke 2:8-14 and Matthews anthem will be “Peaceful Silent for Sunday is titled “The Angel’s Weaver, guest pastor, will be in the Church 28:1-8. Night.” The congregation will par- Visit: Matthew 1:18-21”. Assisting pulpit this fourth Sunday of This is the fourth Sunday of ticipate in a candlelight ceremony during the Communion service will Advent. SEBRING – Rev. Darrell A. Peer Advent. The congregation will par- titled “We Wait in Hope.” be Elders Dick and Sharron will preach on “Fear Not” on the ticipate in a candle lighting cere- Savannah Oldfield will lead the Continued on B10 PLACES TO WORSHIP EPISCOPAL you look. Jesus went to the temple in a at 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 in America. Sunday morning worship: Day Saints, 3235 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring, robe and sandals. Quilting classes every p.m. A nursery and children’s church are Traditional service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Fl 33872; (863) 382-9092 Steve Austin, ࡗ St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840 Monday at 6 p.m. Looking for quilters or provided. The church is part of Christian school, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday evening Bishop; Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Father people willing to learn. Call 840-3303. International Ministries Network, a full Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family History Scott Walker. Sunday Services: Holy ࡗ Christ Lutheran Church Avon Park – gospel, non-denominational ministry. Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 Center (863) 382-1822. Sunday Services: Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy LCMS, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 mile Linda M. Downing, minister, lindadown- p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; e- Sacrament Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek serv- east of Avon Park High School past the [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, associate mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.cpc- Gospel Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; ice on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Sunday four-way stop sign. Sunday Divine minister, [email protected]. Church sebring.org. Office hours: 8:30-12:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10-1p.m.; School for all ages at 9 a.m. The nursery Worship is at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is phone: 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm Monday-Friday. Primary for children, 11:15 a.m. to 1 is open 8:45 a.m. until 15 minutes after celebrated every week with traditional forme.com ࡗ First Presbyterian Church ARP, 215 E. p.m.; Youth Activities: Wednesdays, 7- the 10 a.m. service ends. Wednesday: Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs of ࡗ Crossroads of Life, 148 E. Interlake Circle St., (two entrances on LaGrande), 8:20 p.m. Scouts: first and third Adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are praise. Fellowship time with coffee and Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852; Tel. 863- Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Wednesday, 7-8:20 p.m. Activity Days: 8- always welcome. Church office 385-7649, refreshments follows worship. Come wor- 655-9163. The place of your Divine The Rev. Robert Johnson is the pastor. 11 yr old Boys and Girls, second and for more information. ship and fellowship with us. For informa- appointment. We expect our supernatural Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday fourth Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. ࡗ St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Episcopal tion call Pastor Scott McLean at (863) God to transform our lives through His Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Placid, 471-2663 or see christlutheranavonpark.org. power and grace. Come, learn of His plan study, 10:30 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051. Rev. ࡗ Faith Lutheran Church – LCMS, 2740 and destiny for you. With His plan we third Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Elizabeth L. Nelson, Rector. Worship: Lakeview Dr, Sebring; Church phone: 385- receive His provision along with His per- p.m. each Wednesday; Children Ministry Sunday, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 7848; Faith Child Development Center: fect timing and opportunity. What you and Youth Group, 6 p.m. each Friday; THE SALVATION ARMY Sunday Bible study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday 385-3232. Sunday Traditional Worship have longed for, but have been missing, Mary Circle business meeting, 1 p.m. sec- School at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service: 8 a.m.; Sunday Praise Worship can now be received. The direction you ond Wednesday; Sarah Circle business ࡗ The Salvation Army – Center for 6 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. Holy Service: 10:30 a.m.; Communion served have been thirsty for will suddenly quench meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Worship. Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday. Sunday School & your parched soul. Come to experience Communion with Healing. Call the thrift Women’s Ministries Combined Bible a.m.; Holiness meeting, 11 a.m.; and Bible Classes: 9:15 a.m. Worship Svc. what you have been missing for so long – store for hours open - 699-0221. study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Be a part of Praise meeting and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Broadcast at 8 a.m. on WITS 1340AM empowerment in every area of life. We a warm, caring church family with tradi- Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s each Sunday. Educational opportunities teach, train and send forth to win souls. EVANGELICAL FREE tional services, following biblical truth. Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth include weekly adult Bible studies, Faith’s You don’t speak English – no problema. ࡗ First Presbyterian Church, ARP, 319 Ministries, 4 p.m. All meetings are at 120 CHURCH OF Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is open We have a Spanish interpreter. We look Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 385- N. Ridgewood Ave., Sebring. For more AMERICA from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All forward to fellowship and worship with 0107. Email: [email protected], Rev. Darrell information, visit the Web site www.salva- are warmly welcome in the Family of you at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Pastoers A. Peer, pastor. Sunday School, all ages, ࡗ tionarmysebring.com or call Major Bruce The Church of the Way EFCA, 1005 N. Faith. Gil and Rosa Benton (Faith Never Fails). 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship Time, 10:30 a.m.; Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday school ࡗ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ࡗ Grace Bible Church, 4541 Thunderbird Worship Service, 11 a.m. Tuesday: Youth and worship service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 (AALC) American Association of Lutheran Road, (second church on left) Sebring, FL Groups meet for devotions/Bible study, a.m. Youth activities, 6:30 p.m. Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, 33872. Phone, 382-1085. Dustin Woods, crafts, sport activities and dinner. Middle Wednesdays. The Way is a church family FL 33872. James Weed, pastor. Worship lead pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. and high school, 3:30-6:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST who gathers for contemporary worship, Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bible Study, 9 Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, 5:30-7:30 Elementary School, 5:30-7 p.m. teaching of God’s Word, prayer and fel- a.m. Nursery provided. Social activities: p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & Youth Wednesday: Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. ࡗ First United Methodist Church, 105 S. lowship. Come early and stay after for fel- Choir, Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- Programs, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. A nursery is Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. The Rev. A.C. lowship time. Child care and children’s 2346. College Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org available during worship. Call the church Bryant, pastor. Traditional Worship church are provided. Reinhold Buxbaum is ࡗ New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, ࡗ Faith Center West Ministry, “Restoring office for more information and other Service at 8:10 and 10:50 a.m. in the pastor. The Way – A place for you. Office 3725 Hammock Road, a Congregation of Lives, Families & Communities.” In the classes. sanctuary, Contemporary Worship in the Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell Phone: the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) in Banyan Plaza at 2349 U.S. 27 South, ࡗ First Presbyterian Church, ARP, FLC at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 273-3674. Email: thewaychurch@ fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Sebring, FL 33870. Pastors Leroy and www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak Ave., Lake and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth hotmail.com. Web site: Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Worship JoAnn Taylor the public to worship on Placid, 465-2742. The Rev. Ray Cameron, Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays with Rick www.TheWayChurch.org at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 a.m. For more Sundays at 11 a.m. for Praise & Worship senior pastor; the Rev. Drew Severance, Heilig, youth director. The 10:55 a.m. information, call Pastor Luke Willitz at and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for Bible associate pastor. Sunday Traditional Sunday worship service is broadcast over 385-2293 or visit the Web site at study and prayer. Children classes are Worship, 9 a.m.; Contemporary Worship, WITS 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery GRACE BRETHREN www.newlifesebring.com. available for all services. Ministries for 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:10 a.m. available at all services. ࡗ Resurrection Lutheran Church - ELCA, youth, men and women are held through- Wednesday evenings: Adult small group ࡗ First United Methodist Church, 200 S. ࡗ Grace Brethren Church, 3626 324 E. Main St., at Memorial Drive, Avon out the month. Please attend these Spirit- Bible Study 7 p.m. (Nursery available), Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. (863) Thunderbird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr. Park. Pastor Rev. John C. Grodzinski. filled services. “Moving Forward in Unity”. Youth Group – 6-12th grades) 7 p.m., 453-3759, Rev. Gary Pendrak, Pastor. Randall Smith, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Sunday worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Church office, 385-1800 or 655-2748. nursery and children’s ministry, 7 p.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 ices at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; School at 9:15 a.m. Coffee and fellowship ࡗ Highlands Community Church, a casu- Family Biblical Counseling available by a.m. Bible study every Wednesday at 6 Wednesday services at 7 p.m. We offer following 10:30 a.m. service. Wednesday al contemporary church, meets at 3005 appointment. p.m. Visit us at our church website: “Kid City” Children’s Ministry throughout Worship Service is at 7 p.m. Open New Life Way. Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; ࡗ Spring Lake Presbyterian Church www.fumcap.org. all services, and there are variosu other Communion celebrated at all services. Worship at 10 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Sebring, FL 33876. ࡗ Memorial United Methodist Church, classes for teens, married couples, “prime- “God’s Work, Our Hands.” World classes. Small groups meet Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 500 Kent Ave., (overlooking Lake Clay) timers,” and Bible studies in Spanish. “Kid ࡗ Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS, 25 throughout the week. Church phone is 10 a.m. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Lake Placid, FL, 33852. Rev. Tim Haas, City” Day Care, Preschool and After- Lakeview St., Lake Placid, FL 33852; 465- 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. second Thursday of the month, pastor. Rev. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral School Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 5253. The Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; ࡗ New Beginnings Church of Sebring, September through June. Board of assistant. Rev. Jerry McCauley, visitation registration call: 385-3111). Check us out Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre-School worshiping at The Morris Chapel, 307 S. Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Monday pastor. Sunday worship services: Worship on the Web at www.sebringgrace.org. director Education Hour, 8:45 a.m.; Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. of the month. Choir rehearses at 7 p.m. Service, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship service, 10 a.m. Holy Pastor Gary Kindle. Bible study every each Wednesday, September through School, 9:30 a.m. Loving nursery care Communion each first and third Sunday. Sunday, 9 a.m. Blended Church Service, April. Presbyterian Women meet at 10 provided every Sunday morning. Youth INDEPENDENT Children’s Church scheduled during wor- 10:15 a.m. Phone (863) 835-2405. new- a.m. the third Thursday of the month. Fellowship, 5 p.m. We offer Christ-cen- ship service, 4-year-olds through fifth beginningschurchofsebring.com Begin Organist: Richard Wedig. Choir Director: tered Sunday school classes, youth pro- ࡗ First Christian Church, 1016 W. grade. Nursery provided during worship your week with us. Suzan Wedig. Church phone, 655-0713; grams, Bible studies, book studies and Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; (863) service for infants to 3-year-olds. Seasonal ࡗ The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Church, e-mail, [email protected], Web Christian fellowship. We are a congrega- 453-5334; on the Web at www.firstchris- Mid-Week Services each Wwednesday 148 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid (at site, http://slpc.embarqspace.com. tianap.com. Our motto is “Jesus is First at evening during Advent and Lent. Call Lake Placid Christian School), Pastor tion that wants to know Christ and make First Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Senior church office at 465-5253 or visit the Juanita Folsom. Sunday morning service, Him known. Check out our church web- Minister; Bible School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 website at www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel School of site at www.memorialumc.com or call the a.m.; Wednesday studies for all ages, 6 Other activities and groups include: Choir; Theology, 7 p.m.; Church service, Tuesday, SEVENTH-DAY church office at 465-2422. Lakeview p.m. Nursery provided for all events. Ladies Guild and LWML; Men’s 7 p.m. More information at ADVENTIST Christian School, VPK to Grade 5, 465- Fellowship Group, Small Group Bible www.juanitafolsomministries.com. 0313. Studies; Trinity Tots Pre-school, and ࡗ Union Church, 106 N. Butler Ave., ࡗ Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist ࡗ St. John United Methodist Church, INTERDENOMINATIONAL Youth Group. Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday traditional Church, 1410 West Avon Blvd., Avon 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, FL worship service is at 7:45 a.m. (October Park. Phone: 453-6641 or e-mail: avon- 33872. The Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr., ࡗ World Harvest and Restoration through Easter) and 9 a.m. Contemporary [email protected], Sabbath School, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Ministries, (non-denominational) 2200 N. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday worship service is at 10:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service 10:45 Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: Nursery and children’s church available. a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer meeting Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 452-9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service: ࡗ Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Wednesday night worship with Pastor 7 p.m. Community Service hours on Nursery provided for all services. Phone Sunday School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tiger Gullett and CrossTalk with Pastor Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. 382-1736. www.stjohnsebring.org a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. prayer Sunday: American Sign Language: First Bill Breylinger at 6 p.m. Breakfast and till 2 p.m. A sale takes place the first ࡗ Spring Lake United Methodist Church, meeting/Bible study. Pastor: W.H. Rogers. Worship sermon, songs signed first and lunch menus at Solid Grounds. Senior Sunday of each month. Senior Pastor 8170 Cozumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. second Worship services. First Worship Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Frank Gonzalez. Walker Memorial The Rev. Clyde Weaver Jr., Pastor. service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship service, Web page at www.weareunion.org. Academy Christian School offering educa- Worship service starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible LUTHERAN 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to 2 years old) ࡗ Unity Life Enrichment Centre, new tion for kindergarten through 12th Study meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. and Sunday school classes both hours. location, 10417 Orange Blossom Blvd. S., grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Associate Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. ࡗ Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA), BFC Youth, 6 p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. Sebring, FL 33875; 471-1122; e-mail Pastor is Ryan Amos. Website is www.dis- Church office phone: 655-0040. 1178 S.E. Lakeview Drive., Sebring. David Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs through [email protected]. Web site, www.unity- coverjesus.org Thoresen will be the Spiritual Leader every 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.; ofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday ࡗ Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Sunday for the next two months. Jim Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd Patterson, Celebration Service, Nursery and 2106 N. State Road 17, Sebring; 385- UNITED CHURCH Helwig, organist. Worship service with the pastor; Andy McQuaid, associate pastor. Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, 2438. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist is at 9:30 a.m. every Web site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Christian Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meeting, OF CHRIST Sunday. Birthday Sunday is the first office 385-1024. Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Rev. Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community service: Sunday of each month after the service. ࡗ Calvary Church, 1825 Hammock Road, Andrew C. Conyer, senior minister trans- every Monday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar ࡗ Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Council meeting is on the first Tuesday of Sebring, FL 33872; 386-4900. An inde- forming lives from ordinary to extraordi- with Dr. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Jesus didn’t reject people, neither do we. each month. WELCA meets at noon sec- pendent community church. Sunday nary. Pastor Nathan Madrid. Join us for worship every Sunday at 9:30 ond Tuesday of the month with a light morning worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, a.m. and you’ll be embraced by a compas- lunch. Labyrinth Prayer Garden is open to 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 PRESBYTERIAN sionate congregation that is all-inclusive. the public 24 hours a day, seven days a p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. A small friend- We’re at the corner of Hammock and week. When in need of prayers or to talk ly church waiting for your visit. ࡗ Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), THE CHURCH OF LATTER Hope. Choir and Bell Choir practice on to God, come to the Garden. Come and ࡗ Christian Training Ministries Inc., on 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, 33872- DAY SAINTS Wednesday; Bible studies throughout the grow with us; we would love to meet you Sebring Parkway. Enter off County Road 2113. Pastor Tom Schneider. A week. 471-1999; sebringemmanuel and your family. Don’t worry about how 17 on Simpson Avenue. Sunday service is Congregation of the Presbyterian Church ࡗ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ucc.com. C M Y K

Page B10 News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 www.newssun.com Religion Snowflakes and salvation

Living in central Florida the hereafter. where the weather is more I have seen snow fall consistent and pleasant many times in my life, but throughout the year is a lit- watching it for the first tle different from my last time through the eyes of home in Missouri where the my son was a blessing I weather might change at never expected. Can you the drop of a hat. In fact we imagine the pride and joy use say, “If you don’t like that the heavenly Father the weather in the Ozarks, Kevin’s experiences when one of us Many churches have special services set wait a few minutes, and Komments turns our lives over to Jesus and lives each and every it’ll change!” Kevin Patterson Special to the News-Sun Service. The service will be church garden, the time in the Thinking of the weather, day for Him? Can you Several churches through- held at 5 p.m. Tuesday. sanctuary will end with a imagine even further the I was reminded of a time in Connor’s amazement with out Highlands County will be The church is at 4400 special rendition of “Go Tell happiness He enjoys being my life many winters ago nature far more than I did having special services to Sparta Road in Sebring. Call it on the Mountain”. able to share with one of when my wife and I were the weather outside. celebrate the Christmas sea- 382-0869. The 8 p.m. Christmas Eve His children the eternal watching a heavy snowfall The wonders of nature son. Those special services - Church of the Brethren service will be a traditional, blessings that only He can from our living room win- are but a few of the many include: will have its Christmas Eve organ-led service with choir, give? dow in Kansas. My son, blessings given to each of - A Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 6 p.m. orchestra, and holiday carols. We may not have much Connor, who was then 2 us by God. However, to Candlelight Service will be Tuesday. Pastor David First Presbyterian Church has to do with the weather, but years old, climbed onto the those who make the choice held at Memorial United Smalley will preach from been blessed with one of only we do have a lot to do with couch with us to investigate to give their lives to Jesus, Methodist Church in Lake Luke 2:1-40. Members will two pipe organs in all of how we live our lives. what was truly the first a whole new abundance of Placid. Everyone is welcome do the Christmas Story and Highlands County. In addi- When we decide to die to major snowfall of his blessings fall their way. To to attend. The church is at will have music and lighting tion, special music before the self and live for Christ, young life (at least the first Christians who were “faith- 500 Kent Ave., overlooking of the candles. service will be provided by then God showers us with one he remembered!). My ful in Christ Jesus,” the Lake Clay. For information, - Rev. George Miller will the flute ensemble, Simply His love in a way that is attention shifted from apostle Paul wrote in call 465-2422. deliver the sermon, “Prepared Silver, consisting of Chris truly immeasurable, eternal, watching the snow to Ephesians 1:3, “Blessed be The service will feature for Pouring Out,” from Titus Noel and Debbie Bloemsma. and better than any snow- watching my son. His eyes the God and Father of our Scripture readings and spe- 3:3-7 during Emmanuel In keeping with the pattern fall. grew wide with excitement Lord Jesus Christ, who has cial music, including music United Church of Christ’s set by the classic Service of as he watched the curious blessed us with every spiri- by the Church Choir, the Christmas Eve service at 7 Lessons and Carols broadcast Kevin’s Komments is written by scene taking place before tual blessing in the heaven- Worship Band, and the solo p.m. Tuesday. around the world, readings Kevin Patterson and presented him. I could not help but ly places in Christ.” When “O Holy Night”. Carols will The church is 1.7 miles will alternate with congrega- by the Sebring Parkway church wonder what was going on we give our lives to Jesus be sung and Pastor Tim Haas west of U.S. 27 on County tional carols and choral of Christ assembling at 3800 in that youthful mind of his and live as faithful will speak on the subject: Road 634 (Hammock Road). anthems. Both services will Sebring Parkway. On the as he watched with fascina- Christians in service to “God’s Time With Us.” Call 471-1999 or visit close with the singing of Internet, visit tion the millions of “cotton Him, the Father grants us The service will conclude sebringemmanuelucc.com. “Silent Night” by candlelight www.sebringcoc.com or e-mail balls” falling from the sky. everything we will need with Holy Communion and - First Presbyterian in the church’s Gospel [email protected] I found myself enjoying spiritually, both here and in the individual lighting of can- Church, 117 N. Oak Ave, Garden. m. dles. would like to invite the pub- For more information, call - On Tuesday, Sebring lic to its Christmas Eve the church office at 465- Christian Church is hosting Worship Service. The 6 p.m. 2742. its Christmas Eve Candlelight Christmas Eve service will be - At Christ Lutheran Service at 6:30 p.m. This will a contemporary guitar and Church, Pastor Scott McLean be an uplifting service that piano lead worship service, will preach a sermon titled celebrates the birth of our that will include classic “Jesus Is the Root of Jesse” Savior. There will not be a Christmas carols, new con- during its candlelight service. meal or any classes on temporary Christmas songs, The church is at 1320 County Christmas Day. and special music from two Road 64, east of the Avon - The Sparta Road Baptist young vocalists. Christmas Park High School past the Church invites everyone to readings will alternate with four-way stop sign. For more come and worship Jesus congregational carols and information call 471-2663 or Christ at its Christmas Eve choral anthems. search online at christluther- Candlelight Communion Before proceeding to the anavonpark.org. Church News

Continued from B9 Sunday will be “Stuck Parkway Free Will Christmas Eve services Between a Rock and a Hard Baptist Church will be at 5 and 7 p.m. in the Place”, using Matthew 1:18- SEBRING – The Sunday sanctuary followed by com- 25. morning Bible lesson, munion in the chapel and Devotions to prepare for “Jesus’ Birth (Christmas)”, before the 9 p.m. service the sermon and recent ser- is taken from Luke 2. Pastor held in the Family Life mons are available at Jim Scaggs will deliver the Center. www.memorialumc.com. message. There will be a 7 The church is downtown There are no youth activi- p.m. worship service Dec. at 126 S. Pine St. Call the ties scheduled for the week. 25, Christmas Day. church office for information On Christmas Eve, The church is at 3413 at 385-5184. Memorial will have a fami- ly-friendly candlelight serv- Sebring Parkway. Call 382- Grace Pointe ice. This year the service 3552 or 273-9819. Ministries begins at 6 p.m. with music St. John United of the Christmas season SEBRING – Sunday the beginning at 5:30 p.m. In Methodist Church pastor continues the addition to carols and a les- SEBRING – On Sunday, Christmas Message. Word of son, Holy Communion will Pastor Ronald De Genaro the week comes from Isaiah be served. Jr.’s message will be “Is God 60:6: The nations shall Men’s Bible study will not come. meet Christmas morning. with Us?” Biblical reference Tuesday’s Home Bible For more information, call is from Matthew 1:18-25. Study is of how Jesus con- 465-2422. The church is at Nursery is provided at all nects between the Old and 500 Kent Ave. behind the three services. New Testaments. Each Tower in Lake Placid. Christmas Eve Services week’s study is independent are at 5 and 7 p.m. The mes- in itself, so just jump in any- New Beginnings sage is “Angels Still Sing!” time! Call (863) 658-2534 Church with Biblical reference from for directions. Luke 2:1-20. SEBRING – On Sunday, The church meets at 200 Spring Lake United Lark Ave., Sebring Hills Pastor Gary Kindle’s sermon Association Clubhouse. is titled “Joseph, Who was Methodist Church He?” based on Matthew Heartland Christian 1:18-25. SEBRING – The pastor’s Church The church’s present loca- sermon on Sunday is “No tion is The Morris Chapel, Fear, Your Savior is Born”. SEBRING – Pastor Ted 307 S. Commerce Ave. For There will be a candlelight Moore’s sermon Sunday will more information, call 835- Christmas Eve service at be “A Christmas Tree in 2405. 6:30 p.m. The church is at Bethlehem” with scripture 8170 Cozumel Lane. from Isaiah 11:1-10. Specials will be presented by Gail Brockton and Beverly Nuske. The Christmas Eve service will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. Candle lighting and comm- munion will highlight the program. The public is invit- ed to attend. The church is at 2705 Alternate Route 17 South (behind Publix). Call 314- 9693. Memorial United Methodist Church

LAKE PLACID – Pastor Tim Haas’ message on C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 Page B11 Diversions/Puzzles ‘Anchorman 2’ bloated, but still funny By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Can there be too much of a good thing? Where did that expression come from, any- way? If it’s good, isn’t more always better? Discuss. Or, actually, don’t discuss. Because, in the case of “Anchorman 2” anyway, the question is sort of pointless, isn’t it? Everything about both the original 2004 film, a cult classic of the Will Ferrell oeuvre, and its lead character, Ron Burgundy, was puffed up and absurd and ridiculous. And so, why wouldn’t the MCT sequel be even more puffed Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate star in ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.’ up, more absurd and more Solution on B10 ridiculous? As long as own anchor chair. the impossibly good-looking, Ferrell’s back (he is), and In the sequel, the issue self-adoring anchorman Jack reunited with his wacky part- isn’t gender but the very pur- Lime (James Marsden, per- ners (he is) to form a verita- pose of TV news: To inform, fect in such self-mocking ble dream team of inappro- or entertain? We’re in 1980, roles). And his superior is the priateness (they do), then and Burgundy and overachieving Linda Jackson what could be wrong? Corningstone, now married, (Meagan Good), who finds Not that “Anchorman 2: host a morning show togeth- Burgundy ridiculous but then The Legend Continues,” er. Then she — alone — is inexplicably falls for him. again directed with total self- offered an evening anchor Linda is not only a woman assurance by Adam McKay, slot. Burgundy? He’s fired but black, a double-whammy is a work of fine art. It’s a (the boss is a gruffly funny Movie Review for the chauvinistic broad, low-brow comedy, Harrison Ford, sounding Burgundy; their coupling, which one imagines was con- quite Brokaw-esque.) ‘Anchorman 2’ however improbable, leads to cocted somewhat like a huge Ron tells Veronica she Rating: PG-13 (crude and a very funny dinner-table abstract painting: You throw can’t take the job without scene with Linda’s disap- sexual content, drug use, gobs (or jokes) onto a big him. She accuses him of act- proving family. canvas, some spills over the ing like Julius Caesar. “Who language, comic violence) Of course, underdog Ron edges, and it’s messy and the hell is Julius Caesar?” he Running time: 119 minutes has tricks up his sleeve. lumpy, but hey, it’s all good, bellows. “I don’t follow the Review: (of 4) The starry cast also and anyway, the next gob is NBA!” includes Kristen Wiig, coming. Veronica takes the job and emotional sportscaster intensely weird as only she For those who may have abandons Ron. But opportu- Champ Kind (David can be. And there’s the finale, missed the original, it nity comes in the form of a Koechner), now running a a news-team rumble in mid- brought us Burgundy, a TV job offer that sounds crazy: a chicken joint; overly sexed town Manhattan involving anchor defined by his goofi- new 24-hour news channel, reporter Brian Fantana (Paul more celebrity cameos than ness, self-importance, good- being launched by an Aussie Rudd), now photographing you ever thought possible. natured chauvinism, and billionaire. Its name? GNN. cats; and overly insane Sacha Baron Cohen as a BBC polyester. Set in the ‘70s, the Burgundy heads for New weatherman Brick Tamland anchor? Only the beginning. theme was gender equality; York, stopping to gather the (Steve Carell, reliably hilari- Of course, it all feels like too Burgundy’s foil was Veronica old news team from San ous) now dead. Or so he much. But you can’t have Corningstone (Christina Diego — er, San Di-AHgo, thinks. too much of a good thing, Applegate), who sought her as he pronounces it: overly Burgundy’s new nemesis is remember? Husband seeking compromise should give his wife a break

Dear Abby: I have been Your wife should out discussing them too small to accommodate married to my wife for a not be doing all the with me first. This both sets of in-laws at the year and a half, and we have parenting. One day year, she told her same time, a compromise an infant child. I work while or evening a week mom we would host would be to alternate holi- my wife stays home. My you should take Thanksgiving and days with each set so no problem is she doesn’t like care of the baby that I would have to family feels excluded. me playing sports and hang- while she takes a tell my family we ing out with friends. break with her wouldn’t be coming Dear Abby: Is it accept- I have tried to make con- friends or family. It to them. able to wear a silver dress to cessions and cut down play- could do wonders Dear Abby My wife’s sisters a wedding if you are going ing sports to once a week. (I for your relation- are not close to as a guest and not a member used to play two or three ship. their in-laws. Am I wrong to of the bridal party? Or is sil- times a week, but that’s not If you can agree on this, it think she should have dis- ver too close to white and good enough for my wife.) could save your marriage. If cussed the matter with me therefore taboo? On game night, when I get you can’t, then the two of before deciding unilaterally – Invitee in College Park, home she gives me the silent you should get counseling. what we’re doing for the Md. treatment. She used to come Marriage isn’t supposed to holidays? Our kids need to Dear Invitee: The rule is to my games but won’t now, put people in isolation – and see all their grandparents on that wedding guests should even though she has girl- that’s what it appears your Thanksgiving and Christmas. not wear anything that might friends who attend them. wife is trying to accomplish Oh – our parents live only distract attention from the As for hanging out with with you. seven minutes from each bride. If your dress is silver my friends, I barely see them other. lame or covered in silver anymore – and when I do, Dear Abby: For the past – Holiday Blues in sequins, it would be better to they come here. If they stay 10 years, the holiday season Wisconsin dress less conspicuously. any longer than 30 minutes, has brought with it argu- Dear Holiday Blues: it causes a problem and my ments between my wife and What your wife did was Dear Abby is written by Abigail wife again won’t talk to me me. We both get along with inconsiderate. You are a cou- Van Buren, also known as for the rest of the night. our in-laws and do many ple, and she should have dis- Jeanne Phillips, and was found- I have tried to compro- things with both sides of our cussed her plan with you ed by her mother, Pauline mise, but she feels as though families. But for some rea- before issuing any invita- Phillips. Write Dear Abby at any time I spend away from son, my wife makes arrange- tions to see if you were in www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box her and the baby is a no-no. ments for the holidays with- agreement. If your home is 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Am I wrong to want to play sports and see my guy friends? I have tried talking to her about this, but she thinks any compromise is basically me doing what I want and her having to deal with it. – Ontario, Canada, Reader Dear Reader: You should not become a couch potato or become isolated from your friends because you are married and a parent. And neither should your wife. She may resent the time you spend with your friends because she’s stuck at home taking care of the baby. You are her only adult company, and in a way she may be jealous that you’re enjoying freedom that she can’t. C M Y K

Page B12 News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 20, 2013 www.newssun.com Living