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Friday-Saturday, December 3-4, 2010 www.newssun.com Volume 91/Number 146 | 50 cents Forecast One seriously injured after SUV flips

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR brakes. [email protected] The truck jack-knifed, and the front left of SEBRING — A 43-year-old Sebring its bumper hit the right side of Korzep’s SUV, Mostly sunny and still woman was seriously injured Wednesday causing it to rotate clockwise and flip twice, pretty chilly afternoon after being involved in a wreck coming to rest on the driver’s side. The semi with a Highlands County semi truck on U.S. ended up blocking both southbound lanes of High Low 27. the highway in front of Buttonwood Bay. According to a Florida Highway Patrol Korzep was airlifted to Tampa General report, the 1990 Ford semi hauling a flatbed Hospital. A passenger in the SUV, 43-year-old 58 37 trailer driven by 66-year-old Donald Rankin Edward Allen of Sebring, was taken by ambu- Complete Forecast of Sebring was headed south in the outside lance to Highlands Regional Medical Center PAGE 12A lane of U.S. 27 at 1:55 p.m. while Angela with minor injuries. Rankin was not injured. Korzep was driving a 1997 Mercury All parties were wearing their seatbelts, the Online News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR Mountaineer on the inside lane of the high- report said. One person was injured and airlifted to the hospital after way. Traffic in front of the semi abruptly Traffic on north and southbound U.S. 27 this SUV flipped on U.S. 27 on Wednesday. stopped, causing Rankin to lock up his came to a halt for nearly half an hour.

Fencing Question: Should the Lunch with a legend Carlson U.S. government discussion pursue charges in will be connection with the to continue WikiLeaks releases? missed in Sebring Yes By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY by CFRPC [email protected] 80.0% SEBRING — Members of Served as chairman the City Council debated of planning agency amending the city’s fence ordinance at their regular By ED BALDRIDGE meeting Nov. 16. [email protected] At issue is the height of SEBRING — “He will be No front yard fences. missed. He was a great boss,” The existing ordinance is Pat Steed, executive director 20.0% unclear and inconsistent of the Central Florida regarding set backs and Regional Planning Council, where fences may be placed. said about Jeff Carlson this Total votes: 80 The council directed city week. staff and the city attorney, Gov. Charlie Crist Next question: Robert Swaine, to review removed Carlson from his county commission seat on Should the federal legal precedents and write an ordinance creating the same Monday, and as a conse- government approve rules for everyone — restrict- quence, Carlson was another extension of ing yard fences to 4 feet in News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS removed from his chairman- jobless benefits? height between the front Racing legend Bobby Rahal signs autographs in the circle Thursday morning during ship on the planning council plane of a house to the front parade of race cars leading up to this weekend’s Legends of Motorsports events at as well since he served as Sebring International Raceway. Make your voice heard at property line; and allowing Highlands County’s repre- sentative. www.newssun.com fences 6 feet in height, 6 feet from the front plane of the Bobby Rahal speeds into Circle The CFRPC house to the rear property is a planning Obituaries line. By SAMANTHA GHOLAR and public pol- icy agency Herbert Allan The council also directed [email protected] Swaine to rework its variance SEBRING — The which works Age 77, of Avon Park policy — that is the process Circle was bustling with with public and private John Kelting Sr. of obtaining an exception to residents and fans snap- Carlson the rule. ping photos and waiting in leadership. Age 66, of Lorida At this time, when proper- line for autographs from a Cities and counties often contract with the CFRPC to Luise Klein ty owners want a variance, racing legend. they must prove some sort of Bobby Rahal led a help develop the documents Age 98, of Sebring hardship exists. Council small group of high-end required by the state for com- prehensive plans and zoning Eileen Schweitzer members want a more flexi- cars to the circle on ble variance policy and so Thursday morning for documents. Age 77, of Lake Placid asked Swaine to remove the Lunch with Legends, the Carlson is charged with boating under the influence Wilma Campbell- hardship requirement. kick-off event for this However, in a letter dated weekend’s debut Legends manslaughter and vessel Shoemaker Nov. 24, Swaine wrote city of Motorsports event at News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS homicide stemming from a Age 87, of Sebring Spectators admire race cars parked along the Circle in July accident where his wife, administrator Scott Noethlich Sebring International downtown Sebring during Lunch with Legends. that, “the courts have held Raceway. Julie, was killed while they Balinda Turi zoning rules should burden Fan Rush Nash was were boating in Indian River Age 46, of Sebring and benefit all landowners in excited to meet with Sebring. I wish we could Jaguars and other race County. Carlson’s blood alcohol Obituaries, Page 5A the same district equally and Rahal. “I’ve followed him keep him here,” said cars throughout the morn- variances should be granted since I was a kid. He is an Nash. ing leading up to the pres- was above the .08 limit when Index amazing talent. Feels great Fans snapped plenty See FENCE, page 3A to see him be back in photos and posed on the See RAHAL, page 7A See CARLSON, page 3A Classifieds 9A Community Briefs 5A Community Calendar 8A Dear Abby 11B Fighting cancer one dollar at a time Editorial & Opinion 4A By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY seminate information about dif- one member of every team has [email protected] Healthy Living 5B ferent forms of cancer. They to be walking on the track at all AVON PARK — Three also raise money by selling times during the 18 hours. Local Golf Scores 3B months remain until Avon Park food items or services, and run- Nickerson said a team may Lottery Numbers 2A gathers to help fight cancer at ning free games for children be a small group of friends or a the March 13 Relay For Life. Movie Reviews/Times 12B and adults to enjoy. large contingent from a busi- Now is the time to get moti- For example, one game at the ness, organization or agency. Places to Worship 8-9B vated, organized and into AP relay is a giant Twister tarp. “We need people who want to Religion News 8B action, says Vicky Nickerson, In this version of the game, the come out and have fun for a Awesome Brenda And the colored circles are made of cat- Sports On TV 2B good cause,” she said. Team Extraordinaire captain, sup, mustard, relish and blue But the relay itself is the cul- Sudoku Puzzle 11B The 18-hour fundraiser takes Jello. To imagine the fun for minating event of the fundrais- place at Joe Franza Stadium, children, just remember they ing effort. New-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY beginning at noon Saturday and get hosed down afterwards. Already teams are having These pink plastic flamingos re only one creative idea ending at 6 a.m. Sunday. While special events happen being used to raise money for cancer research. 0790994 01001 Teams set up booths and dis- throughout the night, at least See FIRST, page 7A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 www.newssun.com POLICE BLOTTER Legislative Delegation The News-Sun would like meeting Dec. 17 at to remind the readers that the names listed below commission chambers reflect those who have been charged with a crime, but Special to the News-Sun lation at least 30 days prior they are all innocent until SEBRING — The to introduction in the proven guilty by a court of Highlands County House or Senate unless the law. If anyone listed here is Legislative Delegation will bill contains a referendum acquitted or has charges meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. provision. The local entity dropped, they can bring in on Friday, Dec. 17, in the requesting the proposed bill proof of such decision or County Commission cham- will be responsible for mail a copy to the paper and bers at 600 S. Commerce placing the legal advertise- the News-Sun will be happy Ave. ment in the newspaper. to report that information. The delegation includes Members of the public The News-Sun is at 2227 Sen. J.D. Alexander, will have an opportunity to U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL Representative Denise address the delegation 33870. Grimsley and about issues not related to Representative Ben local bills upon completion The following people were Albritton. of the agenda. All proposals for local booked into the Highlands The agenda for the hear- bills are expected to be pre- County Jail on Wednesday, ing will be set at noon on sented at the hearing. The Dec. 1: Dec. 10. If you are making ࡗ bill must be drafted in bill David Allen Curry, 20, of a presentation, please pro- form and accompanied by a Lake Placid, was charged vide six copies of your doc- with grand theft. resolution from the local umentation to Sen. ࡗ Brandon Scott Fowler, Courtesy photo government supporting the Alexander’s Sebring office 25, of Huntsville, Ala., was Judy Johnson, Walker Memorial Academy humanities teacher, and Principal William E. proposed legislation, if (2925 Kenilworth Blvd. charged with resisting an Farmer, welcome Hans von Walter back from the state geography bee in 1004. von Walter possible. Unless there is an was recently a ‘Jeopardy!’ collegiate tournament finalist (inset), representing Southern Sebring, FL 33870) no later officer and failure to appear emergency, the delegation Adventist University near in Collegedale, Tenn. He attended 11 years at Walker Memorial than then. In light of the reference trespass after will consider for introduc- Academy in Avon Park. fiscal challenges facing the warning. tion only those bills which ࡗ Steven Milo Griffin, 20, have been presented at the state, the Senate President of Lake Placid, was charged ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance was hearing. Individuals wish- and House Speaker have with purchase of marijuana. ing to enter formal testimo- made the decision not to ࡗ Kenneth Wayne Guffey, dream come true for AP student ny on specific local bills open the Community 47, of Winter Haven, was are encouraged to attend. Budget Issue Request charged with withholding Special to the News-Sun asm was an inspiration to all. teacher at Walker Memorial If the local legislative System (CBIRS) again this support of children or AVON PARK — Hans von Everyone cheered for him,” Academy, became his mentor delegation agrees to sup- year. spouse. Walter, spent 11 years as a says Principal William E. as he prepared for his 2004 port the issue and introduce If you have any questions ࡗ Dan Myers, 60, of Avon Avon Park Walker Memorial Farmer. state geography contest. a local bill, a legal adver- or would like to be placed Park, was charged with two Academy student. At the von Walter has a history of “Hans was a very inquisi- tisement of the proposed on the agenda, please con- counts of failure to appear young age of 7, he decided he competing in academic con- tive student; it seemed like bill must be placed in a tact Sen. Alexander’s office reference knowingly driving wanted to eventually be a tests. As an eighth-grade stu- everything about the world newspaper of general circu- at 386-6016. with license suspended, and contestant on the television dent at Walker Memorial fascinated him,” she said. attach tag not assigned. quiz show “Jeopardy!,” host- Academy, he beat all com- “He spent endless hours ࡗ Hannah Delia Quiggle- ed by Alex Trebek. petitors and became the 2004 learning about the world Recently the dream of a Salgado, 31, of Sebring, Geography Bee Florida state through studying various young child was fulfilled. champion sponsored by was charged with two books in my classroom, prac- Now, as a young man, he National Geographic. counts of violation of condi- ticing for the geography bee, tional release reference bat- recently competed as a colle- Trebek also was the host of talking incessantly about his tery by strangulation and giate finalist and winning the National Geography Bee dream to compete in the child abuse. $25,000 at the “Jeopardy!” when von Walter represented ‘real’ Jeopardy!, and focus- ࡗ Alan Martin Ramos tournament representing his Florida in Washington D.C. ing so intently on learning Mendoza, 21, of Lake school, Southern Adventist At the Jeopardy finals they Placid, was charged with University, located near were able to get reacquaint- trivia. When he won the Albritton Alexander Grimsley possession of cocaine and Chattanooga in Collegedale, ed. school geography bees and possession and or use of Tenn. In addition to his geogra- the state-level bee, I knew he drug equipment. His goal never was a secret phy bee experience, he has was destined for great Lake Clay boat ࡗ at the Walker campus. His led SAU academic teams in things.” Snapshots Scott Wayne Turner, 51, ramp closed for of Clearwater, was arrested classmates and faculty open- annual college bowl competi- As a biochemistry major at Boil Water Notice ly encouraged and supported tions. SAU, von Walter plans a repairs on an out-of-county warrant rescinded reference DUI and driving his ambition. “His enthusi- Judy Johnson, humanities career in medicine. LAKE PLACID Ð The with license suspended or Lake Clay boat ramp (east SEBRING Ð Due to a revoked. Side - 1650 Lake Clay water line break on Nov. ࡗ Michael Wallace Drive) will be closed for 24, the Sun ’N Lake Wheeler, 46, of Sebring, Avon Park’s Christmas on Main repair and maintenance Improvement District was charged with disturbing from Dec. 6-Jan. 6. Utility Division turned off the peace and aggravated The Highlands County the water in the area. assault with a weapon. Street concerts set for Monday Parks and Recreation Subsequent water analy- ࡗ Jack Menard White, 39, By ED BALDRIDGE them in their talents. It is introductions again this year. Department plans to reopen sis has indicated that no of Bowling Green, was [email protected] always a great event. The “He is always fun to it Friday, Jan. 7. harmful effects had charged with violation of AVON PARK — Those music is put on by the bands watch. His hard work is one For further information occurred due to the water probation reference DUI. who like to celebrate the sea- and the chorus from several of the reason’s this event has on boat ramp closings, con- line break and the resulting ࡗ Kierra Lashedra son will be treated to a con- different schools. It’s enter- been successful,” Greenslade tact the Highlands County service interruption. The Williams, 20, of Lake Placid, cert at 6 p.m. on Monday taining, and loads of fun,” said. Parks and Recreation previous Boil Water Notice was charged with petit theft. when the Avon Park Greenslade said. Department at 402-6812. has been rescinded. Chamber of Commerce cele- The event will be held in The following people were brates its annual Christmas front of the Jacaranda Hotel, booked into the Highlands on Main Street. and features a plethora of County Jail on Tuesday, Chamber Executive musical entertainment. But Dec. 1 16 20 32 43 48 52 x:4 Nov. 30: Director David Greenslade bring your lawn chair Lottery Next jackpot $11 million ࡗ Nelson Steve Adams, 54, said the event is designed to because there will be no Nov. 27 19 23 26 28 49 52 x:5 of Sebring, was charged support the schools and local bleacher seating this year, Center Nov. 24 15 29 37 40 42 43 x:3 with possession of a harm- groups. according to Greenslade. ful new legend drug without “We encourage everyone The Chamber will be sell- Dec. 1 213193234 Dec. 1 (n) 3434 a prescription, possession to come out and see the local ing food and drinks, includ- Nov. 30 11 21 22 27 36 Dec. 1 (d) 2827 of a controlled substance talent. It has become another ing cocoa, and all proceeds Nov. 29 111323336 Nov. 30 (n) 2320 without a prescription, and Avon Park tradition,” go to the scholarship fund. Nov. 28 312152326 Nov. 30 (d) 6395 possession and or use of Greenslade said. Greenslade also said that drug equipment. “This gives us a chance to local emcee favorite David Nov. 30 3 6 12 37 3 Dec. 1 (n) 419 ࡗ Matthew Thomas support the youth in our Flowers will handle the Nov. 26 13528 13 Dec. 1 (d) 479 Blankenship, 19, of Lake community and encourage Nov. 23 14 21 26 28 14 Nov. 30 (n) 255 Placid, was charged with Nov. 19 8223739 6 Nov. 30 (d) 798 fraud-impersonation, petit theft, forgery, and fraud-ille- Dec. 1 510111220PB: 2 PP: 3 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings gal use of credit cards. are twice per day: (d) is the Parking restrictions in Next jackpot $20 million ࡗ Mary Kathryn Chiu, 55, daytime drawing, (n) is the of Sebring, was charged Nov. 27 10 30 37 47 54 PB: 39 PP: 5 nighttime drawing. PB: Power Ball PP: Power Play with violation of probation place for LP parade Nov. 24 820213237PB: 4 PP: 3 reference battery upon per- Special to the News-Sun allowed to restrict parking son 65 or older. LAKE PLACID — during the day by roping off ࡗ Rodney Paul Christle, 62, Parking restrictions for the areas. “No Parking” signs of Starke, was charged with Christmas parade will be in may be obtained from the violation of probation refer- effect from 4-9 p.m. There police department which will ence DUI. will be no parking after 4 restrict parking after 4 p.m. ࡗ Alfredo Alejandro Diaz, p.m. on the north side of These signs must be posted at 44, of Miami, was charged Interlake Boulevard from 7 a.m. on parade date and Published every Sunday, Wednesday & Friday at 2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, Florida 33870 with violation of a municipal Brantley Properties (417 East will be enforced by police. A Harbor Point Media Company ordinance. Interlake Blvd.) to Main Simply put, all parking ࡗ Ramon Feblez, 29, of Avenue. Parking on the south signs should be obeyed. 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Subscribers who notify us after the times mentioned will receive credit to their equipment and possession account. Please call 385-6155. of marijuana. ࡗ Brittany Nicole Howard, Deadlines for subscription changes are noon on Tuesday for the Wednesday edition, noon on Thursday for the Friday edition, and noon on 23, of Arcadia, was charged Friday for the Sunday edition. Changes received after the times stated will be processed on the following publication date. with violation of probation NEWS-SUN Romona Washington – Publisher and Executive Editor Continued on page 6A 863-385-6155, ext. 515 www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 3A Shoppers Volunteers break the silence of came out to spend in communicating with the deaf November Special to the News-Sun DVDs for the deaf and hear- Associated Press AVON PARK — Two indi- ing impaired. The organiza- NEW YORK — viduals who are hearing tion distributes DVDs pro- Generous discounts lured impaired at Ridge Area Arc duced entirely in sign lan- American to stores for are receiving special services guage. holiday gifts in to help them communicate. They search the surround- November, providing Tim Dowdy of Sebring and ing communities to meet all cheer and robust sales Jim Kentfield of Avon Park deaf in the area and offer gains for retailers. That are learning sign language them DVDs at no cost. The raises hopes, already from volunteers with sup- DVDs present helpful infor- buoyed by reports of portdeaf.org, an informal net- mation on family issues, life crowded malls over the work of volunteers who have issues, and there is a fine crucial Thanksgiving personal connections in the selection of story DVDs for weekend, for a strong deaf community and love and deaf children that model fam- holiday shopping season. support deaf. ily values. As retailers report their Naturally, some of them Kentfield, receives servic- monthly results are more skilled in sign lan- es in the intensive program at Thursday, it showed that guage than others. Many Arc. Dowdy participates on many different types of hearing people support deaf the workfloor and works with shoppers were in the with a minimal sign language the lawn maintenance crew. mood to buy, from the vocabulary. They both have learning dis- affluent to teens. Stores Lou Hathcock and abilities. reporting gains that Veridian Pau are the volun- “The DVDs help families topped Wall Street expec- teers who have been coming to learn about sign language tations included Costco to the main campus at Arc to if they want to learn,” Pau Courtesy photo Wholesale Corp., Target work with the two consumers said. Jim Kentfield (from left), of Avon Park, watches a DVD done completely in sign language Corp., the owner of at no charge. They are at Arc He explained that many provided by supportdeaf.org volunteers Lou Hathcock and Veridian Pau. Victoria’s Secret and teen once a week on Wednesday. times it is just the deaf person retailer Abercrombie & They work with each person who wants to learn. Supportdeaf.org volunteers Hathcock’s wife, Linda, is about this volunteer organi- Fitch. one-on-one for about 15 min- Caregivers who don’t take also work with employers deaf and they both work zation go to its Web site sup- That underscores that utes. time to learn the language who are wanting to learn how together in doing home visits portdeaf.org or call many people were not They teach basic sign lan- limit the deaf person’s ability to communicate to employ- with deaf people. Hatchcock at 453-2503 or only buying gifts for oth- guage and provide various to communicate. ees who are deaf. To learn more information Pau at 241-9862. ers but throwing in items for themselves, including high-priced push-up bras and shoes. That’s a big difference Carlson made ‘wonderful contributions’ to CFRPC from the last two Continued from page 1A ‘He was always looking for benefits to Highlands County. It “He made several wonder- Christmases when shop- he was tested right after the ful contributions. Jeff pers were focusing on accident, and he was alleged- was a true partnership from his point of view.’ worked hard to be involved, practical items like coffee ly driving the 22-foot boat and often had a positive pots and socks for others that struck a channel marker. PAT STEED word,” Steed said. and buying little for According to Steed, executive director of CFRPC According to public themselves. The results are based Carlson served on the records from the Indian which are all trying to to their mutual benefit,” elected officials from around on revenue at stores CFRPC board since 1999, River County Clerk’s office, achieve a regional plan for Steed added. the region, and Steed said opened at least a year and when he was a Sebring city Carlson has hired Winter sustainable development. “He was a very positive that Pat Huff, a councilman Park attorney Kirk Connell are considered a key indi- councilman, and his direction “He was excellent to work person. He always had an and vice-mayor from Bartow, to represent him, and has cator of a retailer’s has been a large part of the with. During his last four encouraging word, and was would fill the chairman posi- entered a written plea of not health. current vision for central years as chairman he has very supportive of the work tion until board elections in guilty. “Overall, discretionary Florida. been very involved and of staff. He always had a January. His next court appearance spending looks to be “He was involved closely always ready to help with smile, even at the end of The work would continue, is now scheduled for a Jan. 6 making a comeback,” in and supported the anything staff needed,” Steed those long meetings,” Steed Steed said, but Carlson’s hard docket call in front of Judge said Ken Perkins, presi- Heartland 2060 plan. He was said. said. work would definitely be Robert Pegg, according to dent of RetailMetrics, a an excellent member of the But Steed said the largest The CFRPC is made up of missed. the clerk’s office. research firm. council. He was supportive impact may come from the and added a lot to the role Carlson played as a process,” Steed said. leader for Highlands County. The Heartland 2060 plan is “He was always looking a cooperative work which for benefits to Highlands includes the six predominant- County. It was a true partner- ly rural counties of DeSoto, ship from his point of view. Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Both entities could share in Highlands and Okeechobee, the data and the information

Fence regulations on Sebring council slate Continued from page 1A members were inclined to sparingly and only where a support Wildstein, saying his landowner is prohibited from property was over two acres doing something that other in size and needed a larger owners in the same district fence to balance its scale. can do because of some pecu- They also approved of the liar condition or circum- wrought iron addition that stance that was not created allows the police sight lines into the property for safety by the owner. reasons. “Accordingly, I do not Gingerlee Mitchelllindo, believe it is defensible to pro- who is conducting a lawsuit vide for variances where no against the city regarding unnecessary hardship is zoning issues with the wall shown.” she built on her property, was The council will discuss at the meeting. Swaine’s conclusions and Aside from her fight with recommendations at its next the city over setbacks and regular meeting Tuesday sight lines regarding her night. Saying he was antici- wall, Mitchelllindo is most pating the council’s aversion upset because in her view the to anchor chain fences, one city discriminates against her of Swaine’s proposals is to — someone who has little ban them in front yards. money — and favors people The issue arose in a practi- like Wildstein — who have cal way Nov. 16, when city plenty of money. She told the staff said Alan Wildstein, the council that Wildstein’s pro- owner of the Alan Jay posed wall is similar to her Automotive Network, wanted existing one, except his will a variance to install a 42-inch have decorative wrought iron masonry wall mounted with where she has anchor chain wrought iron in front of his fencing. new home on Lakeview Mitchelllindo feels the Drive. council is elitist and going Despite being opposed to too far. tall walls or solid fences “People have the right to along front property lines — choose what they want or can for example, council member afford,” she said to the coun- Margie Rhoades said “I don’t cil. “I don’t want some peo- want Sebring ending up look- ple saying, ‘You can’t do this ing like Miami” — council because I don’t like it.’”

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Each float is a story 2227 U.S. 27 South If we Sebring, FL 33870 had a pres- Each band prepares through- very year 863-385-6155 ident in the about this out the year for their one per- White formance, every dance troop NEWSROOM House who Etime, three includes this on their sched- understood communities in ule, and businesses, clubs, ROMONA WASHINGTON that we are and organizations all gather Publisher/Executive Editor at war with Highlands County regardless of competition, Ext. 515 a crazed put on a Christmas rivalry, religion or politics to [email protected] Making faction of parade with all the tell those stories. Islam, and For the briefest of hours, SCOTT DRESSEL Sense was will- lights, bells and these parades serve to tear Editor Michael ing to act whistles you can the veil between what is and Ext. 516 Reagan on that imagine, and we what could be in the world, [email protected] belief, there would be no think they are the and they serve as some of the DAN HOEHNE question about how we best forms of entertainment Sports Editor should deal with people who best thing to really in town. Ext. 528 give aid and comfort to the put people in the With light display and [email protected] enemy — they’d be tried for spirit. ingenuity at their peak, the ADVERTISING treason and when found floats roll by those that stand guilty stood up before a fir- The parades serve as some- along Main Street, or the VICKIE JONES ing squad. thing more than just flashing Circle wanting to see the sto- Ext. 518 Julian Assange and his fel- lights and fake snow. They ries. The crowds begin to [email protected] low conspirator Pvt. Bradley serve as a community gather- arrive, sometimes hours CIRCULATION Manning allegedly betrayed ing to hear stories, something before. There are some who the United States, gave aid bars where, if justice is to be are not the only entities who that reaches back to our most TONY MCCOWAN and comfort to the terrorists put out their lawn chairs days Ext. 522 served, he will remain for have put the American peo- primal of feelings, there before, just to see each small [email protected] who seek to destroy the the rest of his life. ple at risk. Those in the gathered in the dark. story and each story has United States, and if found Assange’s punishment is media who couldn’t wait to For that small slice of time meaning and hope and faith. PRE-PRESS guilty they deserve nothing yet to be determined, but it publish the information each year, an hour or so, we The whole gambit of happy less than death sentences for should be equally as harsh, given them by the pair are gather for no other reason emotions. KEN BAREFIELD their unspeakable crimes. if indeed he escapes the equally guilty of endanger- than to enjoy a break from Mothers, dads, aunts, Production Coordinator Their pitifully lame hangman’s noose, although ing the American people. the hustle of everyday life. uncles, all stand by and Ext. 594 excuse that they were merely he should not. Indeed, it has been report- To socialize, to talk to watch as their own family [email protected] trying to provide information According to news ed that DOJ is warning that neighbors, friends and family member marches or rides by, BUSINESS OFFICE to the American people that reports, the Feds are media organizations could without an agenda other than waving, playing, or dancing; was being improperly with- attempting to learn whether well be subject to prosecu- to see the parade. To see all story telling. JANET EMERSON held from them by the gov- Assange violated any crimi- tion, although that is said not the small stories unfold, and Every face, for that hour or Ext. 596 ernment is on a par with nal laws, most notably those to be in the cards because witness something that will so, will have a smile. One of [email protected] Benedict Arnold’s claim that covered under the Espionage Justice fears possible viola- never happen exactly the childish joy, with no expecta- he was merely trying to Act. tions of the First same again. tions and for no other reason each one is free. inform the British on infor- Both the Justice (DOJ) Amendment, and is fully Not all the displays are than viewing those brief sto- We would like to thank all mation the American people and Defense Departments aware that it has never pros- perfect or completely fin- ries rolling by. of those who prepare and believed they deserved to say they are conducting “an ecuted such a matter. ished, but that doesn’t matter. On the way home, those present the parades for us to have. active ongoing criminal According to Kenneth Their own imperfections tell simplest of joys will fade as view. For that moment of On the contrary, the public investigation” of the entire Wainstein, former assistant their own story. chores, work, or family simple joy. As fellows in the does not have the right to matter, but there is no ques- attorney general in the know everything — some Each float is prepared just drama invades, but for that craft of story telling, we are tion of the serious nature of national security division, information needs to be kept to be viewed for that brief moment, it was there. grateful for your hard work, the crimes committed by “Whenever you’re talking secret if the public’s safety hour or so, and then disas- It is the absolute best in your sweat, those smiles, that Assange and Manning — by about a media organization, is to be assured. Consumers sembled to be seen no more. reality entertainment, and moment. their despicable actions they the department is going to do not need to know the have plunged a dagger into look very closely to ensure gory details of how sausage the hearts of the American that any prosecution doesn’t is made, nor do the people people. undermine the valid First need to be made aware of all Moreover, the FBI is cur- Amendment functioning of of the details of what is rently looking into the activ- the press.” being done to protect them. ities of all those who had Jeffrey H. Smith, a former Nobody ever demanded come into possession of the CIA general counsel, noted that those scientists engaged subject documents, especial- that Assange is the DOJ’s in building the atomic bomb ly those who provided secret target. “I’m confident that that ended the war with information to Assange’s the Justice Department is Japan should do their work WikiLeaks organization. If figuring out how to prose- openly and share their they are found to be culpable cute him,” Smith told secrets with the public, and they should be harshly pun- reporters. nobody has the right to ished. They need to go further decide which secrets the There are problems than that. public has a need to know. involved in prosecuting the They need to be figuring The release of these so- two men. Legal experts warn out how to hang him. called WikiLeaks documents that prosecuting those has put the American people charged with illegally leak- Michael Reagan is the son of at risk, as Secretary of State ing classified documents is President Ronald Reagan and a Clinton has said, and the two difficult for a number of rea- political consultant. He is the culprits deserve to be made sons, not the least being per- founder and chairman of The to pay the price for their suading foreign governments Reagan Group and president of treasonous actions. to hand Assange — who The Reagan Legacy Foundation. Pvt. Bradley Manning, the lives abroad — over to U.S. Look for Mike’s books and other soldier who is alleged to prosecutors. information at Reagan.com. E- have illegally obtained the It should be kept in mind mail comments to [email protected]. documents, is already behind that Assange and Manning

TODAY’S LETTERS Remember Pearl Harbor freedom. Let us cherish it while we record stating that he believes that siles, which were then delivered to resolve in two areas: a foolish fail- on Dec. 7 can. there are many paths to God. John Iran. ure to guard our nation, and most May we all join in our grief over 14v6, Jesus said to him, “I am the Second, Russia has already sold important of all, an even more Editor: friends lost and in our sympathy way, and the truth, and the life; No deadly, weapons and nuclear mate- foolish failure to seek God’s pro- Today we honor and salute all of for the military families who have one comes to the Father but rial business separately with both tection. “Unless the Lord guards the many American veterans, who suffered. May we also join in our through me.” Iran and North Korea. Even more the city, the watchman keeps throughout our history, have joy for living in the greatest nation Democrats have always use the intriguing is the fact that Russia is awake in vain. Psalm 127:1. unselfishly placed their lives on the on the face of this earth. May the mantra of, ‘Republicans only pro- on both of the international negoti- Wendy Griffin line for our freedom. This Dec. 7 Almighty Creator of us all bless tect big business.” Well, who has ating teams (along with the USA) Sebring was the sneak attack that caused the veterans and active duty mili- bailed out every big business from that are supposed to broker Bouquet the United States to enter into tary the East Coast to the West Coast of weapons agreements and ‘peace’ World War II. We are a forgiving May God bless and protect the America and still hasn’t turned off deals with Iran and North Korea. A happy day at Southern nation, sometimes too forgiving, United States of America. the Federal Reserve printing press- Russia is in a perfect place to Lifestyle but let us hope and pray that we do PS. I have a friend, Ellen es? As of this writing America is in play ‘all sides’ in this deadly game. not enter into another war like that Weaver, who will be 101 years debt to China $728 billion, Japan Meanwhile Obama is ignoring this Editor: one again. Our fight for freedom young on Dec. 7. Wishing you a $626B, United Kingdom $158B, threat by Russia, urging the Senate Don’t you think it’s about time has come at a great price and today Happy Birthday with love. Brazil $130B, Russia $117B, to ratify the START nuke treaty we heard some “happy news”? our freedom is not free. Suzanne Krueger Luxemburg $98B, Hong Kong $ with that troublesome nation. In a Well, I do. I hope you all had a Our veterans are great people, Lake Placid 98B and Taiwan $98B. Each press conference today, Obama is “Happy Thanksgiving.” We at both men and women, who have American owes to this U.S. spreading false information in an Southern Lifestyle AFL sure did. fought and died to defend our What kind of person is National Debt, as of this writing, attempt to quickly seal the deal A week before this “special holi- country’s freedom and they are still President Obama? $44,500. Proverbs 22v7 “the rich with Russia, namely: day” all of the busy staff was fighting today. These are our working hard decorating and friends, neighbors, fathers, moth- Editor: rules over the poor, and the bor- (1) that the START treaty does rower is the servant (slave) to the not impede American anti-missile preparing for us. What a celebra- ers, sons and daughters. There are Obama’s comments on the BP oil tion it turned out to be. Robin thousands in our cemeteries and spill have been, “I’m not responsi- lender.” defense (this is not true, Article 5 The New York Times and others of the treaty does limit U.S. ability Norton, our head chef and his staff, many on foreign soil, casualties of ble and I’m not in charge.” Then did an outstanding job cooking broke the news today, based on to create anti-missile shields); war. Some returned as strangers he said, “I’m in charge, but I’m not turkey, ham, salmon, pies, and leaked government documents (2) that no person of defense with broken bodies and spirits - responsible.” His last statement to cakes. You name it, we had it. made public by WikiLeaks, that expertise or ‘pedigree’ is opposed never again to return to the good a room full of press on May 27 Chuck Oakes (the owner) greet- North Korea has already sold to the treaty (this is not true there life left behind. We must never for- was “I’m in charge and I’m respon- ed all arrivals and made sure all advanced missile technology to is a long list of defense experts get the MIA’s and POW’s yet unac- sible.” were being taken care of for lunch. counted for. Obama has blocked the Iran, enabling that country to who are in fact opposed to the Before we ate he gave a beautiful Let us take time today and every American people from seeing his launch long-distance nuclear mis- treaty). blessing for us, our food, and our day to remember the sacrifices of college transcripts and his certifi- siles to targets as far away as President Obama is a fool by country. After this wonderful day all the men and women who have cate of live birth. He professes to Europe. leading America to down-grade our of attention, food, service and love, given their lives for the war being be a Christian, but yet allows fed- Consider two things: first, the defenses against our enemies. This we all went to the front lobby and fought today. May the Almighty eral monies to provide abortions, missiles sold by North Korea to all has prophetic implications. were treated to the “soothing piano Creator of us all bless and protect declared the whole month of June Iran were based on Russian- When we realize that America playing” of Ann Rita Crews. them in their endeavors. as gay pride month, but does not designed R-27 rockets which were appears to be a non-entity in the On behalf of all here, thank you Remember, without our veterans defend one day for national prayer clearly supplied by Russia and con- prophecies of the Bible, one can for a “blessed day.” and active military, life would be in the nation, demands that Israel verted by the Korean dictatorship only wonder if the reason has Gerrie Matchus quite different. We owe them our divide their land, and he is on the into its more deadly BM-25 mis- something to do with our lack of Lake Placid www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 5A

Panel co-chair: BP alone did not cause Gulf spill OBITUARIES By DINA CAPPIELLO made questionable decisions that contributed Herbert Allan entrusted to Scott Funeral She is survived by her Associated Press to the blowout. Home, Lake Placid. husband, Harold G. WASHINGTON — The co-chair of a pres- Reilly says the perception that the well Herbert A. “George” Shoemaker; son, Randy idential panel investigating the worst offshore blowout was the result of one company’s Allan, 77, of Avon Park died Luise Klein Campbell; step-sons, Don oil spill in U.S. history says the disaster can- choices does not stand. He says the panel has Nov. 24, 2010. Born in and Clifton Shoemaker; not be blamed solely on BP. conclusively established that there are larger Clarendon, Jamaica he Luise Emilie Hartwig brothers, Charles L. Davis William K. Reilly, the former head of the problems with offshore drilling safety. moved to Avon Park in Klein, 98, of Sebring died and William E. David; sis- EPA under President George H.W. Bush, Reilly’s remarks Thursday came at the start 1965. He was an automobile Nov. 26, 2010. Born in ters, Nellie Mae Atkins, Berlin, Germany she moved pointed to three companies: well operator BP of two days of deliberations, the last public mechanic. Ruby Skelton, Mildred to Sebring in 1988. PLC, rig owner Transocean Ltd., and cement forum for the panel before it issues its report He is survived by his son, Stedman, and Betty Brooks; contractor Halliburton Co. He says all three in January. Mikey; brother, Roxy; sis- She is survived by a 10 grandchildren and four ter, Evelyn; and several daughter, Johanna U. great-grandchildren. grandchildren. Libero; son, Bernhard Visitation will be from 2- Klein; seven grandchildren Visitation will be from 11 4 p.m. Sunday with the serv- COMMUNITY BRIEFS a.m. to noon today at and 10 great-grandchildren. ice at 4 p.m. at Morris Stephenson-Nelson Funeral A visitation will be held Funeral Chapel, Sebring. Home, Avon Park. A funeral at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Burial will be Monday at service will begin at noon at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Fort Lauderdale Memorial Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring, with a serv- Park. In lieu of flowers, Home with Rev. Mike ice celebrating her life to contributions may be made Adams officiating. Burial follow at 2 p.m. to Hope Hopice, 4840 Sun will follow in Bougainvillea ’N Lakes Blvd., Sebring, FL Cemetery. Condolences may Eileen Schweitzer be expressed at stephenson- 33872. Condolences may be nelsonfh.com. Eileen Schweitzer, 77, of expressed at www.morrisfu- Lake Placid died Nov. 23, neralchapel.com. John Kelting Sr. 2010. Born in St. Helens, Mereseyside, England she Balinda Turi John P. came to Lake Placid in Kelting Sr., 66, 1977. She was a payroll Balinda Helen Turi, 46, of of Kissimmee clerk and attended St. James Sebring died Nov. 27, 2010. River Estates, died Nov. 26, Catholic Church. Born in East Chicago, Ind., Courtesy photo she had been a resident of The Knights of Columbus Council 14717 from Our Lady of Grace, 595 E. Main St. in Avon 2010. Born in Riverside, She is survived by chil- Park, will have its Sunday Breakfast and Brunch from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Cost is $5. Calif., he moved to the area dren, Tina Terry, Tony Sebring since 1992. She was Call 471-2134 for details. in 2007. He served his coun- Schweitzer, Tammy Fowler, a medical billing secretary, try in the U.S. Army during Tracy Schweitzer and Todd and a member of Grace Promise Acres offers Karaoke by Bildi will be help the children shop while the Korean Conflict and was Schweitzer; and several Bible Church. of the Christian faith. He She is survived by her three-day camp from 5-8 p.m. Schedules parents and guardians grandchildren and great- subject to change; call for browse the store. Gift wrap- was a carpenter. grandchildren. husband, Jose; son, Daniel Have to work, shop, or details. For more informa- ping is free, not only for the He is survived by his lov- Arrangements entrusted P. Long; father, Hector just get everything wrapped? tion, call 452-9853. children but also for adult ing children, Jennifer L. to Chandler Funeral Home, Melendez; sister, Sally At this three-day camp kids The Highlands County shoppers. Kelting and John P. Kelting Lake Placid. Delgado; brothers, John will get to learn about hors- Moose Lodge will host The Caladium Co-op is at Jr.; two sisters and two Melendez and Hector es, ride horses, play outdoor karaoke by Naomi today. 132 E. Interlake Blvd. Call brothers. Wilma Campbell- Domingo Melendez. games, and do a Christmas The Avon Park Police Poker 699-5940 or visit the A service celebrating A memorial service will craft. Early drop off and late Run is set for Saturday. For Website at www.caladiu- John’s life will be held at 11 Shoemaker take place at 1 p.m. today at pick up available. more information, call 452- marts.org for further infor- a.m. Saturday at The Wilma L. Campbell- Grace Bible Church, The child must bring a 0579. mation. Ministry Center, Lake Shoemaker, 87, of Sebring Sebring, with the Rev. sack lunch; Promise Acres LAKE PLACID Placid, with Pastor Walter J. died Nov. 30, 2010. She Andrew Katsanis officiat- will provide snacks and bot- The Veterans of Foreign Avon Park FFA Cobb celebrating. Military moved to Sebring in 1987. ing. Arrangements have tled water. The fee is $50 per Wars 3880 will host Texas Alumni have Honors will follow present- She retired from American been entrusted to child per day. Camp is avail- Hold-em at 2 p.m. today. barbecue ed by the VFW Post 4300 Express, and was a member Stephenson-Nelson Funeral able Dec. 20-22. The Ladies Auxiliary bingo Honor Guard. Arrangements of Church of God. Home, Sebring. Reservations required (limit- is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. AVON PARK — Support ed space available). E-mail The Pearl Harbor ceremony the local FFA chapters when [email protected] is from 5:30-7 p.m. Music the Avon Park FFA Alumni om or call 453-0731 for with Country Cajun. For has its annual barbecue for more information. more information, call 699- $5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit 5444. Saturday at the AG Barns, Promise Acres Equine 1100 E. Winthrop St. Rescue. Dance Club features The menu includes pulled The Skylarks pork sandwich, coleslaw and Second Blessings baked beans. Five or more garage sale is SEBRING — The orders to one address can be Highlands Social Dance Saturday delivered. Call 368-1794 if Club hosts ballroom dancing you have any questions. AVON PARK Ð First from 7-9:30 p.m. today at United Methodist Church of Sebring Parkway (formerly Social Singles plan dance Avon Park’s Second Lion’s Clubhouse). Dance on Saturday Blessings garage sale is from the night away to waltzes, SEBRING — The 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at cha-chas, foxtrots, rumbas, Highlands County Social 200 S. Lake Ave. jitterbug and other ballroom Singles are sponsoring favorites to the Big Band monthly dances at The Ridge Area Arc Elves Sound of The Skylarks. Sebring Woman’s Club on offer gift wrapping All club dances are open Lakeview Drive. to the public. Appropriate The Skylarks will play at SEBRING Ð The Ridge dress required. 7 p.m. Saturday. Area Arc Elves Gift Admission is $5 for mem- Wrapping Workshop is open bers and $7 for non-mem- Reflections plans big for business at Lakeshore bers. craft boutique Mall. The snack bar opens at 6 Individuals with disabili- p.m., serving sandwiches, AVON PARK — This Christmas, ties and staff will be volun- hamburgers, pies and pas- Reflections on Silver Lake is teering to wrap gifts for the tries, ice cream, snacks, cof- holding its annual craft bou- holidays from 10 a.m. to fee and a variety of soft tique from 9 a.m. to noon give the gift that 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, drinks. Saturday. If interested in through Dec. 23. The booth For more information, call becoming an exhibitor, call will be in Center Court. 471-0559. Bernice Huskey at 452-5215. There will be a variety of The cost is $10 per keeps on giving holiday paper, bows, bags ABATE of Florida exhibitor. and tags to choose. plans annual toy run Packages, whether pur- Local author signs with a chased in the mall or some- SEBRING Ð ABATE of new book where else, can be wrapped Florida Inc. Inerstate for a donation to Arc. Arc is Chapter’s 25th Annual Toy SEBRING Ð Linda Bailey, subscription to a non-profit agency in Run is Saturday. Line up author of “Jesus My Son, Highlands County that offers begins at 11 a.m. at the Blue Mary’s Journal of Jesus’ services for people with dis- Crab Restaurant, 825 N. Early Life,” will be having a the News-Sun. abilities to teach them to be Ridgewood Drive, leaving book signing from 4-7 p.m. as independent as possible. promptly at 1 p.m. under today, just before the Ridge Area Arc assists peo- police escort ending at Elks, Sebring Christmas parade, at ple in Highlands, Hardee and 2618 Kenilworth Blvd. Cost Linda’s Books, 203 North southern Polk counties. is $10. Donate an unwrapped Ridgewood Drive, and from For more details, call 452- toy. There will be a 50/50 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1295, ext. 124. auction and complete turkey SpringLake United SUBSCRIBE dinner. The event ends at 9 Methodist Church, off U.S. Square Dance at p.m. 98. Buttonwood Proceeds to benefit local TODAY! children in need. American Legion SEBRING — There will For more information, call Auxiliary begins be a square dance from 7:30- 381-5986 or 381-8490. Girl’s State search 863-385-6155 9:30 p.m. today at Membership and safety Buttonwood Bay. Sam Dunn information available. AVON PARK — The will be the caller. Donations to ABATE are women’s auxiliary of www.newssun.com All levels of square danc- not tax-deductible. ABATE American Legion Unit 69 is ing will be called. does not condone drinking starting its annual search for Any questions, call Roger and driving. candidates to attend Girl’s McElfresh 655- 4243. State in Tallahassee from Caladium Co-op July 8-16. The committee for Events planned at helps children shop Girl’s State will be contact- lodges, posts ing junior high girl student LAKE PLACID Ð guidance counselors in early AVON PARK Children 12 years old and December for their help in The Combat Veterans under can shop for family finding candidates. Memorial VFW Post 9853 and friends at the Caladium Two delegates and two will host music by Joe and Arts and Crafts Cooperative attendees will be selected in Jackie from 5-8 p.m. today. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. February for this year’s A memorial service for the Saturday. Gift prices start at exercise in Florida govern- late Carol Grove Harrell will 50 cents and go up to $5. mental policies and proce- be held at 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be “elves” to dures. Page 6A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 www.newssun.com DIVORCES

he following people filed for O’Brien N. Yarde, petitioner petitioner and Cynthia Diane The following people filed 2010. and Robert Michael Wallace, divorce during the month of and Denise Yarde, Sept. 7, Potter-Stewart, August 6, for divorce during the month Barbara Quinn, petitioner June 8, 2010. October, 2010: 2010. 2010. of July, 2010: and Earl Quinn, July 26, 2010. Clara Woodard, petitioner Rebecca Jayne Hillman, Stephanie Ann Harrison, Darla L. Vosen, petitioner Edmund J. Fischer, peti- Audrey Andrea Reyes, peti- and Rodney Wayne Woodard, petitioner and David Michael petitioner and Samuel Taylor and Jeffery D. Vosen, August tioner and Charlene M. tioner and Alexander Balmore June 8, 2010. Hillman, Oct. 4, 2010. Harrison, Sept. 8, 2010. 6, 2010. Fischer, July 1, 2010. Reyes, July 26, 2010. Shelly Patricia Hogan, peti- Melissa Brianne Leonardo, Mondra Lenard Hawkins, Paul Lefkowitz, petitioner Sook C. Kimbrel, petitioner Edena Rae Iglesias, peti- tioner and Mark John Hogan, and Theresa Lefkowitz, tioner and Andrew Joseph petitioner and Robert Bruce petitioner and Carolyn and James B. Kimbrel, July 1, June 15, 2010. Leonardo, Oct. 4, 2010. Hawkins, Sept. 13, 2010. August 9, 2010. 2010. Iglesias, July 27, 2010 Wedaly Peguero, petitioner Natalia Rosa Terreros, peti- William Joseph Manint Jr., Tracy McKinney, petitioner Loran L. Danielson, peti- Johanny L. Vazquez-Glass, and Edward Peguero, June tioner and Ewan Graham petitioner and Chastini Drury and Marc Alan McKinney, tioner and Irene E. Danielson, petitioner and Rory S. Glass, Kasprowicz, Oct. 5, 2010. Manint, Sept. 13, 2010. August 9, 2010. July 7, 2010. July 29, 2010. 17, 2010. William O. McKinney Jr., Robert O. Barnes, petition- Patricia L. Berquist, peti- Cosina Marie Hobbs, peti- Mandy Lynn Charles, peti- petitioner and Sandra Jean er and Patti Allison, Sept. 15, tioner and Daniel M. Berquist, tioner and Jarrod Marshall The following people filed tioner and Ronny Lee Charles, McKinney, Oct. 6, 2010. 2010. August 10, 2010. Hobbs, July 7, 2010. for divorce during the month June 21, 2010. Lura F. Moitozo, petitioner Thomas A. Bungard, peti- Jodi Lyn Haley, petitioner Felime R. Ricarte, petition- of June, 2010: Alejandro Chong, petitioner and Gabriel J. Moitozo, Oct. 7, tioner and Sandra A. Bungard, and Donald Paul Haley, er and Eulogio Danilo Ricarte, Larry G. Bush, petitioner and Carlota F. Chong, June 2010. Sept. 15, 2010. August 10, 2010. July 7, 2010. and Sandra K. Bush, June 2, 21, 2010. Wiley Dickerson, petitioner Suzanne Comer-Downing, Vanessa Strusz, petitioner Sharon J. Vincent, petition- 2010. Gloria Lynn Derr, petitioner and Tammy Lee Dickerson, petitioner and Kenneth and Joshua Strusz, August er and Kenneth P. Vincent, Jess T. Glarner, petitioner and Paul Anthony Derr, June Oct. 11, 2010. Downing, Sept. 15, 2010. 10, 2010. July 7, 2010. and Elizabeth Marie Glarner, 21, 2010. Michael Kent Farmer, peti- Carlos E. Fuentes, petition- Sophia D. Turner, petitioner Eva Harris, petitioner and June 3, 2010. Elizabeth Renea Murray, Kelli Bronson, petitioner tioner and Kimberly Elaine er and Mildred M. Fuentes, and Jerome Turner, August Jeffrey Harris, July 15, 2010. petitioner and Timothy John 10, 2010. Ana Margarita Cotes De De and Samuel M. Bronson, June Farmer, Oct. 11, 2010. Sept. 15, 2010. Murray, June 21, 2010. Tonya Nichole Ferguson, Terri Dale Strickland, peti- Elizabeth Ann Havlock, Luna, petitioner and Keart 4, 2010. Crystal Jean Nelson, peti- petitioner and Glen Trever tioner and Steve Jerry petitioner and Todd John Rommel De Luna, July 19, Sue Ellen Chong, petitioner tioner and Randolph Allen White, Oct. 11, 2010. Strickland Jr., Sept. 15, 2010. Havlock, August 11, 2010. 2010. and Alejandro Chong, June 4, Josephine R. Grippo, peti- Donald R. Works, petitioner Leroy Small, petitioner and Hector Manuel Arocho, 2010. Nelson, June 21, 2010. tioner and John D. Grippo, and Shirley M. Works, Sept. Tracy Small, August 11, 2010. petitioner and Maria Arocho, Patrick Lee Davidson, peti- Julia Rojas, petitioner and Oct. 11, 2010. 15, 2010. Rebecca Alexandra Antley, July 20, 2010. tioner and Lisa Marie Gabriel Rojas, June 21, 2010. Caroline S. Hanken, peti- William A. Johnson, peti- petitioner and Jimmy Dale Neil Michael Gushee, peti- Davidson, June 4, 2010. Victor Rosado, petitioner tioner and Frederick W. tioner and Rejieli Sogobula Antley, August 13, 2010. tioner and Charlotte R.S. Ana Marie Garcia, petitioner and Zenaida Rivera-Rosado, Hanken, Oct. 12, 2010. Johnson, Sept. 16, 2010. Patricia L. Willis, petitioner Gushee, July 21, 2010. and Felix Ismer Garcia, June June 21, 2010. David Curtis Long, petition- Maria Delcarmen Tejon, and Keith Willis, August 13, Deanna May Baucom, peti- 4, 2010. Cadean Camille Campbell- er and Patricia Long, Oct. 13, petitioner and Tiofilo 2010. tioner and Christopher Bryan Cynthia Ann Hasty, peti- Thompson, petitioner and 2010. Sanchez, Sept. 16, 2010. Christina Lessie Maura, Baucom, July 22, 2010. tioner and Joseph Harvey Carlyle Renaldo Thompson, Christopher Mark Winslow, Tracy Diaz, petitioner and petitioner and Eric Maura, Catherine june Peterson, Hasty, June 7, 2010. June 21, 2010. Rudolph C. Miller, petition- petitioner and Tiffany D. Geraldo Diaz, Sept. 20, 2010. August 18, 2010. petitioner and John Albin Joseph M. Hegwood Jr., Peterson, July 22, 2010. er and Evelyn L. Miller, June Winslow, Oct. 14, 2010. Heather Cobb, petitioner Kristin A. Matthews, peti- petitioner and Stacy M. tioner and James A. Matthews William A. Steele, petitioner 7, 2010. Pamela Renee Strickland, and James Cobb, Sept. 24, Hegwood, June 23, 2010. petitioner and Dale Alfred 2010. IV, August 23, 2010. and Frances Summers Steele, Valerie Molina, petitioner Norris Henry, petitioner and Strickland, Oct. 15, 2010. Charles C. High, petitioner Devyn D. Chapman, peti- July 22, 2010. and Guillermo Martinez, June Elizabeth Sanders, June 23, Hurby Gibbs Jr., petitioner and Cindy L. High, Sept. 24, tioner and Nicole A. Fallon, Joseph Edwin Pigman, 7, 2010. and Loraine Gibbs, Oct. 20, 2010. August 24, 2010. petitioner and Dannica Rose Vance Allen O’Neill, peti- 2010. 2010. Bethany Irvin, petitioner Janet Ganey, petitioner and Wohlford Pigman, July 23, tioner and Alicia Anne Kim Speakman, petitioner Rosa Guerra, petitioner and and Dennis Irvin, Sept. 24, Dan L. Ganey, August 24, 2010. Schneider, June 7, 2010. and Yousef Saifulla, June 23, Jorge L. Mattei, Oct. 20, 2010. 2010. Ronald Lee Bryant Jr., peti- Cortes Marvis Paul, peti- 2010. 2010. Constance Rouse, petition- Alice Mae Hovland, peti- tioner and Katherine Jean tioner and Delores Shantell George Stacy Benton Jr., Lisa Marie Baldwin, peti- er and Tony Rouse, Sept. 24, tioner and Robert Joseph Yeager, July 26, 2010. Paul, June 7, 2010. petitioner and Connie Faye tioner and Kevin B. Baldwin, 2010. Hovland Sr., August 24, 2010. Kimberly A. Couch, peti- Jennifer Ann Taylor, peti- Benton, June 24, 2010. Oct. 22, 2010. Pamela Renee Strickland, Christian O. Keagy, peti- tioner and Craig S. Couch, tioner and Jody Michael Gloria M. Kirk, petitioner Paula M. Bowmaster, peti- petitioner and Dale Alfred tioner and Alice Miller Keagy, July 26, 2010. Taylor, June 7, 2010. and Glenn Kirk, June 24, tioner and Ricky A. Strickland, Sept. 24, 2010. August 24, 2010. Karen Espinoza, petitioner Ashley Adam Anthony 2010. and Juan Espinoza Jr., July Ellerker, petitioner and Lena Bowmaster, Oct. 22, 2010. Renee Vandiver, petitioner Joan Rochelle Kersey, peti- Emily L. Stevens, petitioner tioner and William Kersey, 26, 2010. D. Phelps-Ellerker, June 8, Maria B. Ochoa, petitioner and Scotty Vandiver, Sept. 24, and Jonathan E. Hedrick, June August 24, 2010. Jody G. Grimison, petition- 2010. and Jorge Ochoa, Oct. 25, 2010. 24, 2010. 2010. Ruth Ann Hoffman, peti- Shanna S. Kuen, petitioner er and Cynthia Diaz, July 26, Sandra C. Kenney, petition- Sharen J. Vincent, petition- James Elijah McClelland, tioner and Ronald Eugene and Joshua A. Kuen, August 2010. er and Lyle P. Kenney, June 8, er and Kenneth P. Vincent, petitioner and Billie Jean Hoffman, Sept. 28, 2010. 24, 2010. Stefanie Diane Huter, peti- 2010. McClelland, Oct. 26, 2010. Jennifer Lynn Vanwy, peti- Kerri L. Marshall, petitioner tioner and Christopher Trisha Schroeder, petitioner June 30, 2010. Lisa A. Bevins, petitioner tioner and Jerry Alan Vanwy, and Andrew D. Marshall, Michael Huter, July 26, 2010. and Christopher Schroeder, Dusty Leon Young, peti- and Timothy V. Bevins, Oct. Sept. 28, 2010. August 24, 2010. Maria E. Medina, petitioner June 8, 2010. tioner and Roxanne Marie 27, 2010. Larry Michael Vezina, peti- William Vazquez, petitioner and Adan O. Medina, July 26, Katja Wallace, petitioner Young, June 30, 2010. Ryan Patrick Danzey, peti- tioner and Norma Jean and Katherine B. Vazquez, tioner and Charissa Irene Vezina, Sept. 28, 2010. August 24, 2010. Danzey, Oct. 27, 2010. Lynda Sue Addie, petitioner Janice T. Walker, petitioner Connie Jo Fulton, petitioner and Lawrence Eugene Addie, and Stephen L. Walker, and Donald Glenn Fulton, Oct. Sept. 30, 2010. August 24, 2010. 29, 2010. Alan L. Garey, petitioner Christopher Dale Williams, Martha E. Huaman, peti- and Laurie A. Garey, Sept. 30, petitioner and Heidi Susannah tioner and Javier A. Del Sol, 2010. Treiber, August 24, 2010. Oct. 29, 2010. Judy Henson, petitioner Terra Marie Marese, peti- Barbara Jo Suter, petitioner and Wayne C. Henson, Sept. tioner and Shawn Philip and Gregory Eugene Rape, 30, 2010. Marese, August 25, 2010. Oct. 29, 2010. Rafael J. Roman, petitioner Lazara Espinoza, petitioner and Kristin M. Roman, Sept. and Rebeca Ford, August 26, The following people filed 30, 2010. 2010. for divorce during the month Melissa Rowland, petitioner Tonya Marie Peterson, peti- of September, 2010: and Jody Rowland, Sept. 30, tioner and Donald Albert Kasandra L. Brakefield, 2010. Chapman, August 26, 2010. petitioner and Loie M. Andrea Stidham, petitioner Donna Green, petitioner Brakefield, Sept. 2, 2010. and Lawrence Dean Stidham, and Shelton Green, August Danna Braswell, petitioner Sept. 30, 2010. 27, 2010. and Corey Braswell, Sept. 7, Amber West, petitioner and Olga M. Vargas-Cosas, 2010. Jacob Daniel West, Sept. 30, petitioner and Anibal Fraticelli Carol Lynne Clarke, peti- 2010. Jimenez, August 30, 2010. tioner and Joseph Thomas James Hinkle, petitioner Clarke, Sept. 7, 2010. and Peggy Hinkle, August 31, Gilberto Alaniz Gonzalez Jr., The following people filed 2010. petitioner and Latisha M. for divorce during the month Gonzalez, Sept. 7, 2010. of August, 2010: Amy Nicole Koornneef, Eric K. Moore, petitioner petitioner and Jacob Edward and Johnna J. Moore, August Full Service Koornneef, Sept. 7, 2010. 2, 2010. Auto Center Donna Christel Little, peti- Tammy J. Leach, petitioner tioner and Charles Kenneth and Thomas S. Leach, August Little Jr., Sept. 7, 2010. 4, 2010. William T. Sherrill Jr., peti- Tamara Cruz, petitioner and tioner and Sylvia D. Lunsford Carlos Picon, August 6, 2010. Sherrill, Sept. 7, 2010. Sandra Hogan, petitioner Jamie A. Solis, petitioner and Seth Keitel, August 6, and Michael L. Solis, Sept. 7, 2010. “HONESTY 2010. Michael Wane Steward, WITH A SMILE”

POLICE BLOTTER Clint Cool Owner/Technician Continued from page 2A two counts of violation of pro- Over 15 Years Exp. reference fleeing a law enforce- bation reference possession of ASE/Factory Certified ment officer. methamphetamine. Brakes • A/C • Belts ࡗ Alan Craig Huff, 57, of Lake ࡗ Damaso Orlando Perez, 60, Struts • Transmission Placid, was charged with bat- of Avon Park, was charged with Alignments tery. attaching registration license Elec. Diagnosis ࡗ Walter Hoyt Kempton, 56, of plate and driving while license Oil & Lube Avon Park, was charged with suspended. and More! violation of probation reference ࡗ Licensed & Insured petit theft. Kimberly Ann Stover, 35, of ࡗ Tomas Gonzalez Lopez, 24, Lake Placid, was charged with of Okeechobee, was charged six counts of failure to appear “Listen Every Friday with violation of probation ref- reference forgery, petit theft, @ 9:10am to ‘Ask erence no valid driver license. utter forged instrument, and six A Mechanic’ with ࡗ Shivvonne Davetter Lowe, counts of violation of condition Barry Foster on 30, of Port St. Lucie, was of release reference forgery, charged with two counts of fail- TK730 utter forged instrument, and ure to appear reference posses- sion of cannabis and posses- petit theft. sion of drug paraphernalia. ࡗ Heather Ann Wall, 24, of 4320 US 27 N. ࡗ Jasper Timothy Massey, 32, Avon Park, was charged with of Avon Park, was charged with battery. Sebring www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 7A Holidays about survival as jobless benefits ending for millions Associated Press mates about 2 million people Then they lost their jobs. Shawn Slonsky’s children will be cut off by Christmas. Their house went into fore- know by now not to give him Support groups for the so- closure and they had to move Christmas lists filled with the called 99ers have sprung up in with his 73-year-old father. latest gizmos. The 44-year- online, offering chances to Now, Slonsky is dreading the old union electrician is one of vent along with tips on holidays as his 99 weeks run nearly 2 million Americans resumes and job interviews. out. whose extended unemploy- Advocacy groups such as the “It’s hard to be in a jovial ment benefits will run out National Employment Law mood all the time when this month, making the holi- Project have turned their you’ve got this storm cloud day season less about cele- plight into a rallying cry for hanging over your head,” he bration than survival. Congress to extend jobless said. “We’ll put up decorations, benefits. The average weekly unem- but we just don’t have the Things used to be different ployment benefit in the U.S. money for a Christmas tree,” for Slonsky, who lives in is $302.90, though it varies Slonsky said. Massillon, Ohio. Before widely depending on how Benefits that had been work dried up, he earned states calculate the payment. extended up to 99 weeks about $100,000 a year. He Because of supplemental started running out News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS and his wife lived in a three- state programs and other fac- Bobby Rahal receives a key to the City of Sebring on Thursday from Mayor George Wednesday. Unless Congress bedroom house where deer tors, it’s hard to know for Hensley during Lunch with Legends in Sebring. approves a longer extension, meandered through the back- sure who will lose their bene- the Labor Department esti- yard. fits at any given time. Rahal leads legends into Sebring Continued from page 1A entation of the key to the city to Rahal by Mayor George Hensley. Hensley spoke highly of Rahal’s career and was enthusiastic and grateful for Rahal and the Legends of Motorsports stopping in Sebring. “We are truly blessed and we couldn’t think of a bet- ter person to have do this than Bobby Rahal,” said Hensley. “He’s truly a leg- end and it is gratifying to News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS us all for you to choose Bobby Rahal will serve as the grand marshal of the Sebring for the end of this Sebring Christmas parade tonight. tour.” Mayor Hensley joked as he presented Rahal with the race here. Decades later, in “We will be back here key to the city and asked if 1976, Rahal had his first next year, and it will be News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY race in Sebring and brought bigger and better,” he said. People representing four Avon Park Relay-For-Life teams met together at the Avon Park he could ride in the super- Youth Academy Thursday morning. The academy was ‘flocked’ to mark the beginning of the charged Jaguar with Rahal home the victory in 1987. The qualifying for the journey to Avon Park High School’s football field and the 2011 Relay-For-Life. These indi- during the Christmas “There’s so much emo- races for the Legends of viduals hope to motivate others into forming teams to raise money for cancer research. parade tonight, where tion to Sebring. I’ve won a Motorsports will begin at 8 (From left) Brenda Lee Moore, cancer survivor and the Awesome Brenda of the Awesome Rahal will serve as the few races but Sebring real- a.m. on Saturday followed Brenda And the Team Extraodinaire; Pete Zeegers, director of the Avon Park Youth grand marshal. ly is the greatest victory to by numerous question and Academy; Kay Reark, captain of the Wild Turkey Great Apes; Kandy Sheldone, sponsor of me,” said Rahal. answer sessions and an Awesome Brenda; Diana Richel and Marilyn Card and Noel Nawal Aboul-Hosn, all volun- Rahal has a strong emo- teers on the APYA team ; Mike Sheldone, a sponsor of Awesome Brenda; Vicky Nickerson tional connection to the city The crowd was pleased awards banquet ending the Awesome Brenda’s team captain, and Tina Gilbert Schenck and Brent Schenck. Brent is on of Sebring and Sebring to hear of Rahal’s senti- season. Three-day passes to the board for the American Cancer Society, and his wife Tina is a past captain of the Great International Raceway. He mental connection to the Raceway event are Apes Team, from the Great Ape Sanctuary in Wauchula. was first brought to the Sebring. Rahal closed out available. The cost is $45 Raceway at the age of 6 his brief speech by telling and children 12 and under First flock appears at APYA when he watched his father the crowd it wasn’t over. get in free. Continued from page 1A cancer. lap at the relay where care- bake sales, car washes and “My husband Dale was my givers and cancer survivors Woman says ex-Fla. speaker’s hiring political spaghetti dinners to raise main caregiver,” she said. “I may walk together. couldn’t have gotten through Denise Cotler of the CRESTVIEW, Fla. (AP) — A former that Okaloosa Academy Charter School had money for cancer research. charter school dean says she was ousted so selected her replacement before firing her. Nickerson, however, wor- without him, and my friends, American Cancer Society can kicking my butt.” be reached at 941-365-2858 ex-Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom Terri Roberts, chief operating officer of ries not enough people are could be hired. the Rader Group, which gets taxpayer funds getting involved this year. So This year the AP relay will for more information. celebrate and honor that bond Call Reark at 381-1001 for Melanie Newton burst into tears when to run the Crestview school, disputed far only five teams have been she told the Northwest Florida Daily News Newton’s story Wednesday. formed. by holding a special survival info about “flocking.” Tuesday morning, four of the five teams gathered at the Avon Park Youth Academy after it was “flocked” by Kandy and Mike Sheldone, two former APYA employees who also happen to be spon- sors of Awesome Brenda’s team. “Flocking” is having 24 pink plastic flamingos arranged artfully in the yard by the Wild Turkey Great Apes — another team — for a $25 contribution to cancer research. What was remarkable about the event wasn’t so much the Wild Turkey cre- ativity in coming up with a “flocking” strategy, as it was in competitors coming together in common cause. “One thing we have differ- ent this year,” said Nickerson, “is the teams are working together. All that matters is how much money is raised in the end by all of us.” Kay Reark, team leader of the Wild Turkey Great Apes, said people are welcome to stop by the Wild Turkey Tavern at 2751 U. S. 27 S, where for a $5 donation they may personalize a Christmas tree ornament and hang it on the tavern’s tree. Nickerson wants everyone to know Halo’s Hair Designs, at 2914 Sparta Road, is sell- ing hand-made jewelry on behalf of the Awesome Brenda teams. Brenda Lee Moore, the individual who inspires her teammates, has battled lym- phoma since 2008 and is cur- rently in remission. While still recovering, she volun- teers at the AP Bombing Range weight room. She wanted people to know how much caregivers mean to those struggling with Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar pro- every Friday, October through 385-8647 or 471-3557. Lounge meets at Golf Hammock Presbyterian Church, Oak 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon vides a brief listing of local March from 7-9:30 p.m. at the is open from 3-10 p.m. Restaurant in the Golf Street, Lake Placid. For more Park. Cards start at 4 p.m. clubs and organizations who Senior Center on Sebring ■ Sebring Moose Lodge Hammock Country Club at details, call 382-1821. Music outside Tiki Hut at 3 meet on a regular basis. It is Parkway. Dance the night 2259 serves beef franks and noon. Any service person who ■Paratrooper breakfast every p.m. Lodge phone number the responsibility of the group away to the music of the Italian sausages served from 1 was awarded the Purple Heart first Saturday of the month at 9 452-0579. to update the News-Sun on area’s Big Bands. All club p.m. to closing at 11675 U.S. is invited to attend and bring a.m. at Bob Evans. Call John ■ Overeaters Anonymous, any changes in this listing by dances are open to the public. 98, Sebring. For details, call their wife or husband. Schumacher at 382-8648. meets from 4-5 p.m. in second calling 385-6155, ext. 516; Appropriate dress required. 655-3920. ■ Highlands Shrine Club, ■ Scleroderma Support floor conference room No. 3 at send any changes by e-mail to Admission is $5 for members ■ Sebring Recreation Club 2606 State Road 17 South, Group meets from 9:30-10:30 Florida Hospital Heartland [email protected]; or mail and $7 for non-members. Call plays bridge at 12:30 p.m. and Avon Park (between Avon a.m. second Saturday of each Medical Center, 4200 Sun ‘N them to News-Sun Community 471-0559. table tennis at 4 p.m. at 333 Park and Sebring) has a flea month at Avon Park Library, Lake Blvd., Sebring. For Calendar, 2227 U.S. 27 South, ■ Italian-American Social Pomegranate Ave. For details, market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 100 N. Museum Road. details, call 382-7731. No Sebring, FL 33870. Club of Highlands County’s call 385-2966 or leave a name, country store open from 8 a.m. ■ Sebring Eagles Club 4240 dues, fees or weigh-ins. For Social Night with games and number and message. to noon and pancake breakfast serves dinner from 5-7 p.m. at details on the organization, go FRIDAY snacks every first and third ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 the club, 12921 U.S. 98, to www.oa.org. Friday of each month from Post 3880, 1224 County Road a.m. Vendors are welcome. No Sebring. Music is from 7-10 ■ Ridge - Area Missionary ■ Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30-9 p.m. A potluck dinner 621 E., Lake Placid. Texas setup fee is charged for the p.m. For details, call 655-4007. Soldiers Avon Park One Day At A Time group also on the first Friday of each Hold ‘em lessons, 2 p.m. For summer months. Plenty of off ■ Sebring Moose Club 2259 Pathfinder Club meets from 9 meets for a closed discussion month at 6:30 p.m. with social more details, call 699-5444. road parking. For details, call offers line dancing lessons at 2 a.m. to noon every first and at 9:30 a.m. Monday and hour following. For more infor- ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars 382-2208. p.m. the first and third Friday at Covenant third Sunday at 58 E. Sixth St., mation, call Jeanne at 382- Post 4300 serves pizza from ■ Highlands Woodcarvers Saturday for members and Presbyterian Church, 4500 Avon Park. For details, call 1945. 5:30-7 p.m. and music is from meet from 9 a.m. to noon guests at 11675 U.S. 98, Sun ‘N Lakes Blvd., Sebring. 471-2143. ■ Lake Placid Democratic 6-9 p.m. at the post, 2011 S.E. Saturdays at 825 Sunbird Terr. Sebring. For details, call 655- ■ For details, call 314-0891. Sebring Eagles Club 4240 Club meets at 6 p.m. first Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For (Community Center off 3920. ■ American Legion Post 25 serves lunch at 2 p.m. at the Monday at Placid Lakes Town details, call 385-8902. Thunderbird Road). Call Bob ■ Twelve Step Study Group hosts a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. club, 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring. Hall, 2010 Placid Lakes Blvd., Seybolt at 471-6077. for Adult Children of For details, call 655-4007. at the post, 1490 U.S. 27, ■ Lake Placid. For details, call Lake Placid Elks Lodge Alcoholics meets at 11 a.m. ■ Lake Placid. Cost is $6. SATURDAY Sebring Moose Lodge Bill Sayles at 699-6773. ■ 2661 opens the lounge at 1 first and third Saturday, at first 2259 offers NASCAR racing in Shrimp also is available for ■ Airborne (Paratrooper) Lake Placid Elks Lodge p.m. Card games are played at building south of Union same price. Open to the pub- Breakfast Club meets at 9 the pavilion at 1:30 p.m. Bar 2661 has lounge hours begin- 1 p.m., and Bar Bingo is at Congregational Church, 105 N. lic. Tickets in the lounge on a.m. every first Saturday at open and kitchen open from 2- ning at 1 p.m. There is a fish 1:30 p.m. The lodge is open to Forest Ave., Avon Park. Friday night. Lounge hours are Bob Evans Restaurant, 5 p.m. Lodge is at 11675 U.S. fry from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $8.50 members and their guests. For Parking available south of old from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For Sebring. All paratroopers and 98, Sebring. For details, call per person. The lodge is open details, call 465-2661. church. details, call 465-7940. their guests are invited. For 655-3920. to members and their guests. ■ Lake Placid Art League ■ ■ details, call Joe Noto at 452- Veterans of Foreign Wars ■ Society for Creative American Legion Post 74 For details, call 465-2661. has a class in Pastels/Acrylics 0106. Post 3880, 1224 County Road Anachronism (Local has karaoke from 7 p.m. until ■ Lake Placid Moose serves taught by Llewellyn Rinald ■ American Legion Post 25 621 E., Lake Placid. Laides Chapter: Shire of Stagridge) final call at the post, 528 N. wings, fish and burgers at 6 from from 9 a.m. to noon at serves sirloin burgers from auxiliary dinner from 5:30-7 meets at 2 p.m. first and third Pine St., Sebring. Post open at p.m. Music provided from 7-11 the Cultural Center, 127 Dal p.m. on the first Saturday of Sunday at Brewster’s Coffee noon. Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. Pool tournament is at 8 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Blvd. For information call each month. For more details, House on U.S. 27 in Sebring. p.m. Members and guests p.m. Open to members and post, 1490 U.S. 27, Lake Dan Daszek at 465-7730. call 699-5444. For details, call 214-5522. only. For details, call 471- qualified guests only. Placid. Jam session is from 2- ■ Military Officers ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars ■ The Artists’ Group at South 1448. ■ Loyal Order of Moose, 4 p.m. The lounge hours are Association of America Post 4300 serves a meal for Florida Community College will ■ AmVets Post 21 plays darts Highlands County Lodge No. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members (MOAA) - South Central $6 from 5:30-7 p.m. and music hold a critique clinic the first from 5-8 p.m. for members 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon and guests invited. For details, Florida Chapter Board meets is from 6-9 p.m. at the post, and guests. For details, call Park. Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. call 465-7940. at 9:30 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month, 2-4 ■ 2011 SE Lakeview Drive, 385-0234. Lodge phone number 452- American Legion Post 69 Saturday at the Military Sea p.m., at the Hotel Jacaranda, Sebring. For details, call 385- ■ Avon Park Breakfast 0579. in Avon Park serves dinner at Services Museum on Avon Park. Professional local 8902. Rotary Club meets 7 a.m., ■ MOM’s Club meets at 10:30 5 p.m. and music is from 6-9 Kenilworth and Roseland. The artists will discuss and evalu- Rotary Club building. a.m. first Friday at the First p.m. monthly members luncheon is ate participants’ paintings. The ■ ■ Bridge Club of Sebring United Methodist Church on American Legion Post 74 on the third Saturday of each SUNDAY fee is $5 with a two painting (American Contract Bridge Pine Street in Sebring. open noon to 8 p.m. Hot dogs month at noon (except holi- ■ American Legion Post 25 limit. For more information, call Club) plays duplicate games at ■ Narcotics Anonymous served. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. days). Location is at Lake Placid has lounge hours 784-7346. ■ 12:30 p.m. at 347 Fernleaf New Day Group meets at 6 Call 471-1448. Kenilworth Lodge. For further from 1-9 p.m. Live music is U.S. Military Vets ■ Ave., Sebring. For details, call p.m. at First Presbyterian Avon Park Public Library information call Roy Whitton at from 5-8 p.m. For details, call Motorcycle Club meets at 1 385-8118. Church, 319 Poinsettia Ave, has a free Adult Film Series at 465-7048. 465-7940. p.m. on the first Sunday of ■ Grand Prix Cloggers Sebring. For information call noon. For details, call 452- ■ Military Order of the ■ American Legion Post 74 each month at VFW Post Beginner classes are at 9 Heartland area helpline (863) 3803. Purple Heart Chapter 601 open 1-8 p.m. Happy Hour 4-6 9853, State Road 64 West and a.m., EZ Intermediate classes 683-0630. More information on ■ Car Show from 5-8 p.m. on meets at noon on the first p.m. Members and guests North Oliva Drive. For informa- are at 10 a.m., and other meetings and events at the first Saturday of each Saturday at Sunrise only. Post is at 528 N. Pine tion call Hocky at (954) 592- Intermediate classes are at 11 www.naflheartland.org. month at Woody’s BBQ. Restaurant. All recipients and St., Sebring. Call 471-1448. 4847 a.m. every Friday at Reflection ■ Sebring Eagles Club 4240 Proceeds benefit Hope wives of the Purple Heart are ■ Lake Placid Elks Lodge ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars on Silver Lake, Avon Park. Call serves chicken or fish baskets Hospice. welcome. Call 471-9190 or 2661 lounge is open from 1-7 Post 3880 serves hamburgers Julie for further information at from 5-7 p.m. at the club, ■ Heartland Horses & 465-7074 for details. p.m. Card games start at 1:30 from 4-5:30 p.m. and plays 386-0434. 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring, for a Handicapped Inc. provides ■ Narcotics Anonymous p.m. The lodge is open to poker at 5:30 p.m. at the post, ■ Harmony Hoedowners $4 donation. Blind darts is free assisted riding sessions New Day Group meets at 7 members and their guests. For 1224 County Road 621 East, Square Dance Club offers a played at 7 p.m. For details, for adults and children with p.m. at First Presbyterian details, call 465-2661. Lake Placid. For details, call class in Lake Placid at the call 655-4007. special needs from 9-11 a.m. Church, 319 Poinsettia Ave, ■ Lake Placid Moose has 699-5444. Sunshine RV Resort from 9-11 ■ Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 Wednesday, Thursday and Sebring. For information call karaoke in the pavilion. ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars a.m. Friday. For more informa- serving buffet dinner at 5-7 Saturday at 118 W. College Heartland area helpline (863) Horseshoes played at 9:30 Post 4300 plays euchre at tion, call Sam Dunn at 382- p.m. Elks and guests invited. Drive, Avon Park. For details 683-0630. More information on a.m. Food available at 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. and E&J Karaoke is 6792 or e-mail him at sam- Dance music in ballroom at 7 or to volunteer, call Mary other meetings and events at Open to members and quali- from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the [email protected]. p.m. Dinner and dance is $10 McClelland, coordinator, 452- www.naflheartland.org. fied guests only. post, 2011 SE Lakeview Drive, ■ Highlands Social Dance donation.Smoke-free environ- 0006. ■ Overeaters Anonymous ■ Loyal Order of Moose, Sebring. For details, call 385- Club hosts ballroom dancing ment. For reservations, call ■ Highlands Chapter 601 meets at 10:30 a.m. at First Highlands County Lodge No. 8902. BINGO SCHEDULE

This schedule provides a brief bers and guests. Sebring Hills plays bingo at its listing of local clubs and organ- ■ Fraternal Order of Eagles clubhouse, 200 Lark Ave. izations who play bingo in the SUNDAY 4240 Aerie plays early bird Clubhouse opens at 3:30 p.m. ■ Lake Placid Elks Lodge area. It is the responsibility of bingo at 12:30 p.m. and regu- Snack bar opens at 4 p.m. 2661 has bingo from 1-4 p.m. the group to update the News- lar bingo at 1:30 p.m. at the Packets on sale at 5 p.m. and each Sunday. Open to the Sun on any changes in this club, 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring. games start at 6 p.m. Call 314- public. For details, call 465- listing by calling 385-6155. For details call 655-4007. 0028. 2661. ■ Highland Senior Center Sebring Hills, 200 Lark Ave ■ Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 hosts bingo on Tuesdays at in Sebring, is running bingo on FRIDAY plays bingo 6 p.m., 2618 3400 Sebring Parkway. Doors Thursdays. Complete books ■ Alpine Village R.O.C. plays Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at for all games is $10. Doors bingo at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Papers 6 p.m. Full snack bar open at open at 3:30 p.m. and bingo ■ Knights of Columbus start selling at 5 p.m. Open to 4 p.m. with hamburgers, hot starts at 6 p.m. Snack bar Council 7245, Lake Placid, the public. For details, call dogs, drinks and much more. opens at 4 p.m. Call 314-0028 holds early bird games at 6:30 471-3557 or 655-1982. Great Bingo prizes. Come out for more information. p.m. and regular games at 7 ■ Sebring Moose Lodge and join the fun. Call 386- ■ Sebring Recreation Club p.m. at the Knights of 2259 has bingo available for 0752. plays bingo at its clubhouse, Columbus Hall at County Road its members and guests at ■ Sebring Eagles Club 4240 333 Pomegranate Ave, at 7 621 and Washington 1:30 p.m. at the lodge, 11675 plays bar bingo at 12:30 p.m. p.m. For members only. Boulevard. Free coffee is U.S. 98, Sebring. Jackpot and at the club, 12921 U.S. 98, ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars served. Desserts and bever- lucky number games offered. Sebring. For details, call 655- Post 4300 plays bingo at 2 ages are available. Kitchen open from 2-5 p.m. 4007. p.m., 2011 SE Lakeview Drive, ■ St. Catherine Church offers For details, call 655-3920. ■ Silver Oaks plays bingo 7 Sebring. Kitchen is open from bingo every Friday. Doors p.m. Open to residents of 12-2 p.m. for hamburgers. For open at 3:30 p.m. Early Bird MONDAY Silver Oaks and Oak Gardens details, call 385-8902. NEWS-SUN Specials start at 5:45 p.m. All ■ Alpine Village R.O.C. plays only and their guests. ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars paper games. bingo at 7 p.m. Post 9853, Avon Park, has bar Approximately 35 games ■ Hammock Mobile Estates bingo at 2 p.m. Light lunch at include three JackPots. WEDNESDAY plays bingo at 7 p.m. break. Members and guests Classified Ads • 385-6155 Games played in the church ■ AmVets Post has suspend- ■ Lake Haven plays bingo at invited. Call 452-9853. hall, 827 Hickory St, Sebring. ed afternoon bingo until 7 p.m. Open to public. Snack bar available. Call 414- October. For details, call 385- ■ Oak Gardens plays bingo at 0945. 0234. 6:30 p.m. Open to residents ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars ■ Knights of Columbus and their guests. Post 3880 plays bingo 2 p.m. Council 7245, Lake Placid, ■ Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 at 1224 County Road 621 plays bingo at noon at its hall E.O. Koch Construction plays bingo 2-4 p.m., 2618 East, Lake Placid. For details, on the corner of Washington 1417 Swank Avenue • Sebring, FL 33870 Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. It is call 699-5444. Boulevard and County Road for members and escorted 621, Lake Placid. Doors open guests only. For details, call at 11:15 a.m. Lunch is avail- (863) 385-8649 SATURDAY 414-2659 or 471-3557. able ■ Lake Placid Elks 2661 ■ Thunderbird Hill South COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL plays bingo from 1-4 p.m. at plays nickel bingo from 2-4 the lodge. Open to members TUESDAY CONSTRUCTION ■ American Legion Post 69 p.m. at the clubhouse. and their guests. For details, plays lounge bingo at 1:30 call 699-1429. Let our highly qualified staff develop your commercial property, p.m. each Tuesday at the post, ■ Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 THURSDAY build your dream home, or do your remodeling. 1301 W. Bell St., Avon Park. plays bar bingo from 2-4 p.m. ■ Lake Placid Elks Lodge Open to members and guests at the post. Members and 2661, 200 C.R. 621 East, SEAMLESS GUTTERS – Specials only. escorted guests only. For plays bingo in a smoke-free ■ American Legion Post 25 5 INCH GUTTERS 6 INCH GUTTERS details, call 385-8647 or 471- environment. Early bird games plays bingo at 5:30 p.m. at the $ $ 3557. begin at 6:30 p.m. For details, Lake Placid Post. Members 2.99 PER LINEAR FOOT 3.99 PER LINEAR FOOT ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars call 465-2661 or 465-2122. and guests invited. Call 465- Post 3880 plays bingo 2 p.m. ■ Lorida Lions Club plays Many Colors Available 7940 for details. at 1224 County Road 621 bingo at the Lorida Lions ■ Avon Park American East, Lake Placid. For details, Clubhouse, 301 Lake Blvd. “For all of your Aluminum, Steel, and Conventional construction needs” Legion Post 69 plays bar call 699-5444. Early games are at 6 p.m. and bingo at 2 p.m. Open to mem- Email: [email protected] State Certified License #CGC1515338 regular games are at 7. www.newssun.com News-Sun ● Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 9A

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Legals Legals Legals Legals 1050 1050 1050 1050 Announcements IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF BRIEFING NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1100 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Spring Lake Improvement District Notice of Public Sale of the contents of self-stor- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PROBATE DIVISION The Spring Lake Improvement District will be at- age unit(s) in default of contract per F.S. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FILE NO. PC 10-406 tending a briefing and luncheon at the Sebring 83:801-809. Units will be sold by sealed bid at CASE NO.: 10343GCS CHECK IN RE: ESTATE OF Airport Board Room, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, 10:00 A.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010, at BAC FLORIDA BANK, JO ANN S. WEBER-BRENNER Florida 33870, on Wednesday, December 8, Highlands Self Storage Inc. 7825 S. George Blvd. Plaintiff, Deceased. 2010, 12:30 p.m. District Supervisors, the District Sebring, FL 33872. All units contain household vs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Manager, and the District Engineer will attend the goods unless otherwise noted. Any vehicle within YOUR AD US GENERAL HOMES, CORPORATION, The administration of the estate of JO AN S. briefing and luncheon. The purpose of the briefing sold for parts only. COLIN TONGS a/k/a COLIN E. TONGS, WEBER-BRENNER, deceased, whose date of is to review the mutual goals and objectives for Units # 64 Please check your ad on the first and UNKNOWN TENANT I, death was October 21, 2009, File Number PC the Airport Catalyst Project and the District Water December 3, 10, 2010 day it runs to make sure it is cor- UNKNOWN TENANT II, 10-406, is pending in the Circuit Court for High- Control Plan. No voting or decisions will be made. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Defendants. rect. Sometimes instructions over lands County, Florida, Probate Division, the ad- This briefing will follow the Board's regularly OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF SALE the phone are misunderstood and dress of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 8, OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final bring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of 2010, 10:00 a.m. at the District Office, 115 an error can occur. If this happens IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the the personal representative and the personal rep- Spring Lake Blvd., Sebring, Florida 33876. to you, please call us the first day CIVIL DIVISION above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of High- resentative's attorney are set forth below. EACH PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY CASE NO. 09-CA-130 lands County, Florida, I will sell the property situ- your ad appears and we will be All creditors of the decedent and other per- DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD WITH RESPECT Subscribe U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE ated in Highlands County, Florida, described as: happy to fix it as soon as we can. sons having claims or demands against dece- TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT MEETINGS IS FOR TBW MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH The West 38.90 Feet of Lot 4, in Block 20, of dent's estate on whom a ciot if tgus bituce gas ADVISED THAT PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE If We can assist you, please call us: CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4, SEBRING HILLS SOUTH, according to the plat beeb served must file their claims with this court THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEED- 385-6155 Plaintiff, thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 93, of WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE INGS IS MADE, INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND vs. the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. News-Sun Classified DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE AMBER L. STREET; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Property Address: 3334 Hammock Road, Se- NTOICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERV- BASED. to AMBER L. STREET; JONATHAN E. STREET; THE bring, Florida 33872 ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. JOSEPH DECERBO UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JONATHAN E. STREET; IF at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for Lost & Found All other creditors of the decedent and other DISTRICT MANAGER 1200 LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF cash, at the hour of 11:00 o'clock a.m. on the persons having claims or demands against dece- November 28, 2010 SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF 15th day of December, 2010, at the Highlands dent's estate must file their claims with this court LOST CAT: Male, neutered, long hair IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, County Courthouse, located at 590 South Com- WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE dark strip, large bushy tail; Verona Ave, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, merce Ave., in the Jury Assembly Room, Sebring, FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Avon Park, Thanksgiving. the IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PER- FL 33870-3867. 863-449-0978. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- CASE NO.: 10342GCS SONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR ANY LIENHOLDER CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE EVER BARRED. BAC FLORIDA BANK, AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THIS SALE, IF ANY, MUST NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET Plaintiff, TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS vs. Defendant(s) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 45.031(1)(a), OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF US GENERAL HOMES, CORPORATION, NOTICE OF SALE FLORIDA STATUTES. DEATH IS BARRED. NewsSun COLIN TONGS a/k/a COLIN E. TONGS, Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final DATED this 18th day of November, 2010. 2000 The date of first publication of this Notice is and UNKNOWN TENANT I, Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Clerk of the Circuit Court December 3, 2010. Employment UNKNOWN TENANT II, above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of High- By: /s/ Toni Kopp Personal Representative: Defendants. lands County, Florida, I will sell the property situ- November 26; December 3, 2010 EUGENE B. BRENNER, a/k/a NOTICE OF SALE ate in Highlands County, Florida, described as: GENE B. BRENNER Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Lots 1 and 2, Block 16, SECOND RESUBDIVI- Help Wanted Call 1631 Lambeau Ave. Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the SION OF HOFFMAN'S GROVE ADDITION TO LAKE 2100 Sebring, FL 33875 above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of High- STEARNS FLORIDA, according to the plat thereof, Attorney for Personal Representative: lands County, Florida, I will sell the property situ- as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 96, of the Public Highlands CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, P.A. ated in Highlands County, Florida, described as: Records of Highlands County, Florida. LPN'S WANTED Attorney for Personal Representative 1055 County Legals The East 41.10 Feet of Lot 4, in Block 20, of at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for Florida Bar No.: 308714 ***************************************** Avon Park Intermediate Care Facility SEBRING HILLS SOUTH, according to the plat cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement 385-6155 2141 Lakeview Drive HIGHLANDS COUNTY serving adults with developmental thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 93, of of Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 LEGAL NOTICES Sebring, FL 33870 disabilities is seeking Licensed the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at ***************************************** (863)385-0346 The following legal notices are from the Practical Nurses, FT/PT. Property Address: 3330 Hammock Road, Se- 11:00 A.M., on December 23, 2010. December 3, 10, 2010 Highlands We offer a casual work environment, bring, Florida 33872 DATED THIS 30th DAY of November, 2010. County Board of County Commissioners and are competitive wage and benefits IN THE CIRCUIT COURT at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for Any person claiming an interest in the surplus be- ing published in the font, size, and leading as per package. For details call Barb @ OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT cash, at the hour of 11:00 o'clock a.m. on the from the sale, if any, other than the property their specifications. 863-452-5141 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 15th day of December, 2010, at the Highlands owner as of the date of the lis pendents, must file CIVIL ACTION County Courthouse, located at 590 South Com- a claim within 60 days after the sale. SALES POSITION - Established Fire CASE NO.: 08-CA-00711 merce Ave., in the Jury Assembly Room, Sebring, Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the and Water Restoration company has DIVISION: FL 33870-3867. 30th day of November, 2010. immediate opening for motivated AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC., A ANY LIENHOLDER CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT outside Sales Rep. You will be DELAWARE CORPORATION, F/K/A AH MORTGAGE SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THIS SALE, IF ANY, MUST By: /s/ Annette E. Daff Classified contacting existing and prospective ACQUISITION CO., INC., FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE Deputy Clerk customers in this fast growing industry. Plaintiff, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 45.031(1)(a), December 3, 10, 2010 Must have excellent computer skills vs. FLORIDA STATUTES. ads and a clean driving record. Must have MAUREEN GRIFFIN, et al, DATED this 18th day of November, 2010. professional, friendly demeanor and be Defendant(s). Clerk of the Circuit Court get fast results a hard worker. Excellent career NOTICE OF SALE By: /s/ Toni Kopp opportunity for right person. Salary + PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 November 26; December 3, 2010 commission. Email resume to: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final [email protected]. Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 30, 2010, and entered in Case No. 08-CA-00711 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida in which Ameri- can Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. a Delaware Corporation, f/k/a AH Mortgage Acquisition Co., THE GIFT OF NEWS Inc., is the Plaintiff and Maureen Griffin; Bank of America, NA; are defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the Jury DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR Assembly Room in the basement, Highlands 1000 County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Ave- Announcements nue, Sebring, FL 33870, Highlands County, Flor- ida at 11:00 AM on the 23rd day of December, 2010, the following described property as set forth ins said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Legals LOT 42, BLOCK 52, PLACID LAKES SECTION SIX, 1050 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- This Christmas, give IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 68, OF THE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, the gift that keeps IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FLORIDA CASE NO: 10001500FCS A/K/A 111 LEMON RD NW, LAKE PLACID, FL JACK P. YOUNG, JR. 33852-9786 on giving with a Petitioner, Any person claiming an interest in the surplus And from the sale, if any, other than the property subscription to ANGELA DAWN TAYLOR owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Respondent. a claim within 60 days after the sale. The News-Sun. NOTICE OF ACTION Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 30th day To: Angela Dawn Taylor of November, 2010. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolu- Clerk of the Circuit Court tion of marriage has been filed against you and Highlands County, Florida you are required to serve a copy of written de- By: /s/ Annette E. Daff SUBSCRIBE TODAY! fenses if any to: Jack P. Young, Jr., Petitioners, Deputy Clerk 2164 State Road 17 S. #2, Avon Park, Florida December 3, 10, 2010 33825, on or before January 3, 2011, and file the 863-385-6155 original with the Clerk of Court, 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870, either before serv- Having something to sell and www.newssun.com ice on Petitioner or immediately Thereafter, other- wise a default will be entered against you for the not advertising is like winking relief demanded in the petition. in the dark. You know what Date: November 30, 2010 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT you’re doing, but no one else By: s/s Allie Riley does. Call News-Sun Deputy Clerk December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 classifieds today! 385-6155. Page 10A News-Sun ●Friday, December 3, 2010 www.newssun.com

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Mobile Homes Unfurnished Garage & 2100 Help Wanted 5150 For Rent 6200 Apartments 7310 Bargain Buys 7320 Yard Sales 7460 Crafts & Bazaars SMALL CPA Firm is seeking to fill an AVON PARK (2 Available) 1BR - COMPUTER W/ flat screen monitor, CD SEBRING - Multi Family Sale - Colony COME JOIN US immediate position for a self-motivated $175/mo.; & 4BR - $350/mo. Both player & burner. Great for a beginner. Point Clubhouse, Northwood Blvd north IRS enrolled agent with at least 10 Unfurnished, W/D hook-up, Stove, RELAX AT Lake Isis Villas $50. 863-465-0335 / 863-464-0027 of Publix, turn right Blue Lagoon Fri & FOR 1ST ANNUAL years of EA experience in tax practice. Refrigerator, A/C, water included, no Luxurious 2BR Apartment. Sat Dec 3-4, 8am-12pm. HOLIDAY BAZAAR! Practical experience must be on pets. $100 deposit. 863-453-3610. 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News-Sun file photo by BETH BALDRIDGE Sebring comeback Marcus Dewberry drove the paint for 11 points Tuesday in Avon Park’s win over Tenoroc. bid falls short Red Devils rally By DAN HOEHNE But after that initial run, the [email protected] Streaks held serve, playing at The story of the early season an even pace throughout. against Titans for the Blue Streaks of the bas- And in the late going, they ketball court has been come- started to turn it on. By ED BALDRIDGE comeback. backs. “We cut it to 10 at one [email protected] Alonzo Robertson, Rallying back to beat point,” Harris said. “And we AVON PARK — The Avon Park’s man in the Clewiston in the Bill Jarrett forced them to call a couple Red Devils were able to middle, was held to just Tip-Off Tournament, making a time outs.” fight back from a half- seven points instead of his furious push to test But as with all come- time deficit to defeat dis- usual double figures. Haines City and break- Lake Wales back attempts, the trict rival Tenoroc 64-52 Fast break artist Marcus ing out from a back- climb back into the mix Tuesday night. Dewberry, a one-time and-forth affair to pull 84 often saps that final bit “We have always been a Blue Streak netter, away from Lake Placid. of energy to get over second half team,” would help fill the Sebring Avon Park Sebring found itself the final hump. said Luther void and clear the in comeback mode yet Drained from the Clemons, Avon lanes for 11, the again Tuesday, but this 58 mercurial surge, Park’s head coach. 64 same total that fel- time didn’t have enough Sebring had little left in “We have a lot to Tenoroc low guard TK in an 84-58 loss to visiting the tank as Lake Wales made a work on. We have Miller was able to conference foe Lake Wales. final break to provide for the not come together net. “The score really doesn’t misleading, though lopsided yet as a team, and I 52 Senior Red indicate how close the game final. think we need more Devil Avierre was,” head coach Princeton Toby Solebello was the time together before Conner led the second Harris said. Streaks scoring leader wtih 20, things really start to click half rally, picking up 18 It was a slow start which while Matt Taylor tallied 16. for us.” points by the end, all on allowed the Highlanders to “I’m seeing good things, Avon Park struggled his speed and lay-up abili- break it open early, pushing to with their inside game all ty. News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE night, with the Titan Matt Taylor scored 16 in Sebring’s loss Tuesday. a 20+ point lead. Eight of Conner’s See STREAKS, page 4B defense holding a strong points came from steals in and aggressive man-to- the third. man. Reggie Baker, another Though it was the Red guard with blazing speed, Devil defense that would hit 13 because of his sheer Amanda Kennedy takes the next step – a long one turn up the heat and cause key turnovers in the By DAN HOEHNE See AP, page 4B [email protected] Perhaps it was fitting that Amanda Kennedy’s first attempt at running a marathon came at last Sunday’s Space Highlands Tuesday Coast Marathon. It is, after all, billed as being “minutes away from Sports recap NASA’s Kennedy Space News-Sun staff report run roughshod over dis- Center.” It was a tough Tuesday, trict foes Ð beating “We noticed that and it overall, for Highlands Mulberry by a 113-8 score became kind of a little joke County prep sports teams and Frostproof 87-12. among us,” the former Blue with the Sebring boys Avon Park was much Streak cross country and track coming up with the only more competitive, but runner said. soccer win of the night. came up 14 short in Covering the 26.2 mile dis- Of course, that also Tuesday’s 52-38 loss. tance in competitive mode for counted as one of the loss- Elsewhere, the Lady the first time, however, was es as the Blue Streaks Blue Streaks of the soccer certainly no joke. topped Avon Park by a 4-0 pitch continued their “Around mile 20 or so, it score. improvement, though they got really difficult,” she said. A similar scenario fell by a close 1-0 score at “From there, it was all mental played out in basketball as Haines City. the rest of the way.” the Sebring girls got a The Lake Placid boys, Her mind and strong will to win, at the expense of similarly, kept it close but finish carried Kennedy the Lake Placid. came up short in a 3-2 rest of the way, culminating in Courtesy photo Out for a little vengien- loss against Frostproof. a time of 4:02.39, good for Sebring grad Amanda Kennedy poses with her award for winning her age group in the Space ce after a harsh, 74-27 The Lady Dragons, 74th place among the 352 Coast Marathon Sunday, Nov. 28. It was Kennedy’s first-ever attempt at marathon distance. loss at Winter Haven meanwhile, have stum- female competitors. Monday night, the Lady bled a bit lately. The race came two weeks ning that distance for the Blue real good group running with rest of the way,” Kennedy Streaks came back with a After a strong start that after she had taken a step Streaks, the 2010 grad has me for most of the race, sup- continued. “He was a real 58-27 win over the had them at 4-0 and toward the distance at the since been keeping an eye porting me, offering advice as help pacing me and telling me Dragons. unscored upon, a loss at New Smyrna Beach 30K, toward the longer distances. we went. what to do throughout the The Lady Red Devils McKeel on Nov. 18, was Sunday, Nov. 14. “I’ve always wanted to do a “Around the 18-mile mark, water shoots. It was a really had a tough time with a followed by Tuesday’s 4-0 A regular participant in area marathon, it’s always been on they went ahead, but Mike great experience and I can’t Tenoroc squad that has loss at Frostproof. 5Ks after her career of run- my list,” she said. “I had a Martino kept pace with me the wait for the next one!” Page 2B News-Sun ● Friday, December 3, 2010 www.newssun.com THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

Major League Baseball FRIDAY: Boys Basketball at Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer at Fort Meade, 6:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer vs. Fort Meade, 6:30 AMERICAN CONFERENCE p.m. East LIVE W L T Pct PF PA SATURDAY: Wrestling at McKeel Duals, 10 a.m. New England 9 2 0 .818334266 Avon Park MONDAY: Girls Basketball vs. Bartow, 7 p.m. N.Y. Jets 9 2 0 .818264187 SPORTS Miami 6 5 0 .545205225 Buffalo 2 9 0 .182229295 N South O TV W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545282252 BOXING FRIDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Avon Park, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at Avon Park, Jacksonville 6 5 0 .545240294 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer vs.Tenoroc, 7 p.m.; Girls Soccer at Tenoroc, 6/7:30 p.m. RIDAY Houston 5 6 0 .455264287 F MONDAY: Boys Basketball at Vanguard, 7 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs.Walker Memorial, Tennessee 5 6 0 .455257218 11:05 p.m. Lateef Kayode vs. Ed Perry...... 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GOLF Women Softball Players San Francisco at Green Bay, 1 p.m. at the Country Club of Sebring Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. SATURDAY SEBRING ÐWomen over the age of 16 Format will be a four-man scramble Buffalo at Minnesota, 1 p.m. that have interest in playing softball can Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. NedBank Challenge ...... GOLF with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cleveland at Miami, 1 p.m. 1 p.m. PGA – Tour Q School ...... GOLF sign up to play on a commercial league. Entry fee is $60, which includes greens Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m. A meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 6 3 p.m. Chevron World Challenge...... NBC fee and cart, lunch, beverages on and off Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. p.m. will be held at the Highlands County New Orleans at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. 7:30 p.m. LPGA – Tour Championship ...... GOLF the course, raffle and door prizes, range Oakland at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Sports Complex located on Sheriff’s balls and lots of fun. Carolina at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Tower Road to discuss the details. Cohan Radio Group will provide the St. Louis at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. NBA Women under the age of 18 must have Hole-in-One prize. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m. parent’s permission to register. Dallas at Indianapolis, 4:15 p.m. FRIDAY The field will be flighted according to Open registration is ongoing until Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Detroit ...... SUN total team handicap. Monday, Dec. 6 Thursday, Dec. 30 for all adult softball 8 p.m. Chicago at Boston...... ESPN Hole sponsorship donations are avail- N.Y. Jets at New England, 8:30 p.m. players. 10:30 p.m. Dallas at Utah...... ESPN able for $100. Registration is for next year’s leagues. The tournament benefits the Children’s NBA SATURDAY Games will begin in January 2011. Services Foundation. EASTERN CONFERENCE 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Miami ...... 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Dec. 20-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Minnesota 4 14 .222 10 Points Sheraton Chateau Elan in Sebring, W L OT Pts GF GA SAN DIEGO PADRES–Agreed to terms Pacific Division each day for children ages 6-14. Detroit 16 4 2 34 78 59 with OF Chris Denorfia on a one-year Saturday, Dec. 4. W L Pct GB Chicago 14 11 2 30 86 79 contract. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. with din- Cost for the camp is $80 per person, L.A. Lakers 13 6 .684 — Columbus 14 8 1 29 65 57 American Association ner and awards to follow at 7:15 p.m. with a $5 discount for families with more Phoenix 8 9 .471 4 FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — 1 St. Louis 12 9 3 27 63 68 than one child participating. Golden State 8 10 .444 4 ⁄2 Signed RHP Casey Hoorelbeke. Attire is business casual. 1 Nashville 11 8 5 27 58 63 Sacramento 4 12 .250 7 ⁄2 SFCC Head Coach Rick Hitt will serve Northwest Division GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Tickets may be purchased for $150.00 L.A. Clippers 4 15 .211 9 Signed OF Mike Massaro. online through our website. as showcase director, with the help of ___ W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 13 7 3 29 75 61 Frontier League assistant coach Andy Polk and Panther Tuesday's Games GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Released RHP Please contact Mandy DeWeese at mde- Boston 106, Cleveland 87 Colorado 13 9 2 28 85 74 [email protected] or by players. Minnesota 11 11 2 24 58 69 Jacinto Gonell. Orlando 90, Detroit 79 LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS — Placed 2B phone at 317.344.1881 if you have any The camp is designed to provide quali- Philadelphia 88, Portland 79 Calgary 10 13 2 22 69 76 Edmonton 8 12 4 20 63 92 Drew Saylor on the retired list. questions. ty baseball instruction, with emphasis on New York 111, New Jersey 100 RIVER CITY RASCALS — Signed man- Memphis 98, L.A. 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Miami C Joel Anthony during Monday's Submission” Miami 97, Detroit 72 to Panther Field at the SFCC campus in Orlando 107, Chicago 78 ___ game. 4.You will need to create a username New Orleans 89, Charlotte 73 Tuesday's Games FOOTBALL and password if you don’t currently have Avon Park. Dallas 100, Minnesota 86 Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 3, OT National Football League www.southflorida.edu one. To register, go to Houston 109, L.A. Lakers 99 Nashville 3, Phoenix 0 NFL — Fined Carolina S Sherrod Martin and select the baseball site. Chicago 7, St. Louis 5 $40,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on 5. Once logged in, choose “Register for Denver 105, Milwaukee 94 Click on “baseball winter camps,” then Utah 110, Indiana 88 Atlanta 3, Colorado 2, OT Cleveland TE Evan Moore during an Event” Detroit 5, San Jose 3 print out Admissions Application and L.A. Clippers 90, San Antonio 85 Sunday's game. 6.Select 2010-End-of-the-Year Banquet Thursday’s Games Wednesday’s Games CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed T Emergency Treatment forms. from the drop-down menu to complete Miami at Cleveland, late Nashville 4, Columbus 3, SO Rob Petitti. Waived RB Josh Vaughan. Mail the forms as indicated on the Phoenix at Golden State, late Edmonton 4, Montreal 3, OT CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed DB and submit the form. application form or register by phone at Friday’s Games Boston 3, Philadelphia 0 Coye Francies to the practice squad. 7. You will receive a confirmation once New Jersey at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Washington 4, St. Louis 1 Waived RB Thomas Clayton. one of the Panther Baseball lines at exten- you are registered. Oklahoma City at Toronto, 7 p.m. Phoenix 4, Minnesota 2 GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed LB sion 7036 Ð Avon Park/Sebring: 453- Portland at Washington, 7 p.m. Vancouver 7, Calgary 2 Robert Francois and CB Josh Gordy 6661; Lake Placid: 465-5300; Arcadia: Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim 5, Florida 3 from the practice squad. Signed WR Doty Memorial Tourney Orlando at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Terrance Smith and LB/DE Curtis Young 494-7500; Wauchula: 773-2252. Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, late to the practice squad. SEBRING Ð The 19th annual Brad All camp participants will receive a New York at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Toronto, late MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released DB Doty Memorial Children’s Christmas camp T-shirt. Chicago at Boston, 8 p.m. Montreal at New Jersey, late Cary Harris from the practice squad. Minnesota at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, late Signed G Andrew Martinez to the prac- L.A. 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Golf Hammock John Byron, John Wood with minus-25 Tim Thomas, Linda Therrien, Ed Simmons, Ben Tarr and each. Mosser and Anne and Phil Kozak at 16- The Ladies Golf Association played a Don Boulton scored a Closest to the pin: under. Low Gross, Low Net event Wednesday, 41 for the win, with the No. 2, Jim McQuigg, 7- A AM Scramble was played Friday, Dec. 1. teams of Frank feet-1.5-inches. Nov. 26 with Leo and Jeannine The Low Gross side of the event saw Gallagher, Mario The Third Annual Laura Kebberly and Florence Towell Persails, Len and Brenda Westdale and Cappalletti, Joe Swartz, Lake Placid Moose Jack Sayre scoring a 55 for the win. each come in with 93s before a match John Riley and Don Lodge for Hospice Golf of cards gave the first-place nod to A Men’s Pro-Am was played Russell, and Rick Tournament was held Wednesday, Nov. 24. Kebberly. Loomis, Charles Goins, Saturday, Nov. 20 at Taking third in Low Gross was Bob Stevens, Dave Thompson, Bob Knishka and Ken the Placid Lakes Romy Febre and Len Westdale scored Marian Passafume with a 95 and tak- Raub tying for second Country Club. Field of 11 points for the win, two ahead of the ing fourth was Ruth Kirk with an even with 42s. 96 players (24-four +9 put up by Harold Kline, Jerry 100. Swartz got to 13- person teams). Total Wallace, Lefty St. Pierre and Ray In the Low Net race, Trudy Stowe feet, 1-inch on #2, Ron donation to Hospice: was first with 65, Shirley Enochs sec- Van Meter to 13-feet, $5,048. Knauf. ond with 68, Mary Cripps third with a 5-inches on #4 and The winners were as Clark Austin, Joe Graf, Russ Rudd 70 and Eleanor Short fourth with a 73. Ben Tarr to 6-feet, 2- follows: and Cliff Steele had a +3 1/2 for third. On Monday, Nov. 29, the Mezza inches in #8. First Flight - First Individually, Febre won Flight A with group played a Scramble at the Golf The Ladies League place, Frank Duffy, +8 1/2, with Dave Stoddart second Hammock Golf Course. was in action Monday, Dave Alcott, Bill with +4 1/2. The winning teams of Doug Haire, Nov. 29 with Margaret Norcross and Gary Flight B saw Don McDonald’s +1 1/2 Pilly Parr, Janet Regan, Aaron Schultz, Betty Billan, Pembroke; and second win it over Cecil Lemons +1 while Ed Heidemann and Shorty Crocker, Laurie Lorig and Jann place, Jack Shell, Mike Mosser’s +3 1/2 took first in Flight C David Mulligan, Sal Sboto and Karl Mann scoring a 36 to Ansylem, Ron over Bob Wolf’s +2. Mellor tied at minus 8. tie for the lead with McPherson and John Kline and Wallace tied for top hon- There was also a tie for second Elaine Orr, Barbara McEachren. Second ors in Flight D with +2 1/2 apiece. place at minus 7 between the teams of Cash and Gloria Flight - First place, Rich The Morrison Group played an event Jim Gulick,Bob Hughes,Tony Huggett. Tufts, Bob McMillian, Tuesday, Nov. 23 with Tim Thomas, Frances,Vince Johnston and Pat pro am points. Virginia Simmons, Janice Barringer Darrell Horney and Sue Mackey; sec- Harold Plagens, Bob Wolf and Ed Dell,Ken Spencer,Paul Brown and Winning first place was the team of and Betty Kincheloe were next at 38. ond place, Floyd Beers, Dick Wellman, Mosser carding a -38 for the win. Janet Howland brought in the match- Ray Smith, Gerry Grogan and Jerry Billau got to 4-feet, 6-inches from Wanda Beers and David Roe. Third Hank Winderlich, Don McDonald, ing scores. #2, Barringer to 9-feet, 3-inches from Linsley with plus-13; and second Flight - First place, Von Lacy and Tom Third place winners were Mike place, Bob Watkins, Bill Baker, Bob Butch Smith and Fred Evans were sec- #4 and Kincheloe to 5-feet, 7-inches Lacy, Joan and Bob Sniffen; and sec- ond at -22, just ahead of the -20 post- Anselm, Jim Reed, Jerry Patterson, from #8. Kistler and Art Lewis with plus-9. ond place, Ed Quattrocchi and Frank Ralph Scharff and Jack Schell, Ed Individual winners were: A division - ed by Cliff Steele, Gerry Page, Keith The Lake June West Golf Club Quattrocchi, Alan Warner and Wayne Kincer and Larry Roy for third. Northrup, Terry Yandle and Brad played a scramble on Thursday, Nov. First place, Fred Latshaw with plus-4. Wood. Fourth Flight - First place, The Golfettes played on Tuesday, Johnston, tied at minus 6. 25. Tying for second/third places were Charlie Becker, Bill Cook, Damion Nov. 23. We will be having a Scramble on the Winning place was the team of Leigh Furnal and Gary Bagwell with Cinquino and Ken Reynolds; Rick Karen Speaker, Laura Smutnick, last Monday of the month at Golf Doyan and Donna Eades, Ott and plus-3 each. B division - Tying for Deasy, Greg Dunlop, Paul Murray and Hammock. Maxine Wegner and Diane Roush with first/second/third places were Len Jim Brady. Diane Evans and Michele Koon took Next Monday will be a shotgun start 51; and second place, Ron and Sylvia Smith, Vern Gates and Walt Peltak with Longest Drive: Men - Frank Duffy, first with a -22, Peggy Wehint, Pat beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Golf West, John Howarth, Vera Jones and plus-6 each. C division - First place, 292-yards; Ladies, Alice Bitzer, 167- Graf, Pat Kincer and Jan Stevens were Hammock, please arrive early to regis- Bill Terrell with 52. Doug Hogan with plus-5. Tying for yards. second at -22 and Sally Bmorak, ter. Closest to the pin: (Ladies), No. 8, second/third/fourth/fifth places were Closest to the pin: Hole No. 2 - Men: Jeannie Persails, Linda Therrien and For more information or to sign up, Joyce Swartz, 7-feet-4-inches. (Men), Doug Henderson, Gerry Grogan, Chick Gary Pembroke, 13-feet-3.5-inches; Penny Anderson were third at -18. call Pete Mezza at 382-1280. No. 2, Joe Swartz, 10-feet; and No. 4, Regan and Frank McGowan with plus- Ladies: Rose Hunter, 4-feet-3.25-inch- The Limited Member Group played Dick Denhart, 12-feet-6-inches. 3 each. D division - First place, Jerry es. Hole No. 6 - Men: Gene Miller, 4- on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Harder Hall The men’s association played a Best Linsley with plus-7. Tying for feet-2.5-inches; Ladies: Sue Mackey, The team of Don and Dea Sherman, The Ladies League played a Pro-Am Ball event on Wednesday, Nov. 24. second/third places were Art Lewis 27-feet-6.5-inches. Hole No. 11 - Men: Ed and Judy Ward won the day’s event Points event Monday, Nov. 29, with Tying for first/second places were and Paul DuBrule with plus-3 each. Al Verhage, 3-feet-4-inches; and with a -1 1/2. Kay Maher topping the field with a +8 the teams of Ron Hesson, Pete Ladies: Jeanne Ransom, 8-feet-11- for the day. McNamee, Joe Swartz, Walt Nagel and Placid Lakes inches. Hole No. 13 - Men: David Roe, SpringLake Taking second, with +6, was Doris Ken Raub; Claude Cash, John Byron, 8-feet; and Ladies: Alice Bitzer, 5-feet- The Men’s Association played an On Tuesday, Nov. 30, the Spring Cunningham, followed by Phyllis Ward Shaw and Bob Williams with 39 2-inches. Individual Quota Points event Lake Men’s Golf Association held an Colby’s +5, Donna Maki and Nancy each. Third place, Orville Huffman, Cal Wednesday, Dec. 1 with Tom Lacy Jackovic’s +2s and Pat Rice’s +1. Billingsley, Don Boulton, Bill Fowler River Greens Individual Net Score (Flighted) event coming out on top with a +9 total. on the Panther Creek course. Getting chip-ins during the round and John Ruffo with 41. John Goble was one point back at A Men’s Day event was played were Phyllis Colby at #7, Plly Blumm at Closest to the pin: No. 2, Ron West, The A Flight was won by Bill Lawens +8 while Gene Ransom, +7, and Russ Saturday, Nov. 27 with Lev Westdale, with a net score of 65. #12 and Carol Grimm at #8, with Doris 4-feet-11-inches; No. 4, Bob Williams, Isaacs, +6, took third and fourth. Tim Thomas, Ed Mosser and Lefty St. Second place was taken by Bob Cunningham chipping one in for Eagle 9-feet; and No. 8, Ron West, 4-feet-3- Bud Snyder, Howard Ticknor and Bill Pierre tallying a -38 for top honors. Hinde with 66; and third place was on #14. inches. Lockwood each totaled +4 to tie for John Smutnick, Gil Heier, Johnny shared by Will David and Ron Brochu The ladies association played a Best fifth. Wehurt and Al Farrell totaled -31 for with net 67s. Lake June West Ball event on Monday, Nov. 22. Closest to the pin saw Lockwood get second and Russ Rudd, Frank Conroy, Winning first place was the team of Fourth place was taken by Edd A Scramble was played Thursday, to 19-feet, 6-inches from #11. Keith Kincer and Harold Kline had a -29 Mary McNamee, Joyce Swartz and Vowels, who shot a net 68. Dec. 2 with the team of John and The Men’s Association played a Two for third. Barbara Cash with 39; and second Shelly Byron, Joe and Joyce Swartz, Best Balls tournament on Wednesday, For closest to the pin, Westdale to to There was a three way tie for Fifth at place, Betty Billau, Elaine Orr, Laurie John and Sue Ruffo winning with a Nov. 24. 9-feet, 3-inches on #3, Conroy to 8- 69 by Larry Miesner, Karl Olnhausen, Lorig and Gloria Huggett with 40. score of 53. Tying for first/second places were feet, 7-inches on #5, St. Pierre to 8- and Jay Reeb. Closest to the pin: No. 2, Barbara Taking second, with a 54, were Pete the teams of Chuck Fortunato, Cody feet, 3-inches on #12 and Mosser to 8- Dan Porter won the B Flight with a Cash, 21-feet-7-inches; No. 4, Helene and Mary McNamee, Dick Denhart, Coates, Bob McMillian and Bruce feet, 4-inches on #17. net 65. John Bozynski and John Mellon, 20-feet-7-inches; and No. 8, Margaret Schultz and Don Boulton. Miseno; Al LaMura, Jim McQuigg and An Afternoon Scramble was played Schroeder tied for second place with Betty Billau, 15-feet-7-inches. Ken Rowen got to 3-feet, 6-inches Bill Lockwood (Blind Draw) with Friday, Nov. 26 with Don, Dale, Donnie, 71s. from #2 and John Byron to 25-feet, 11- minus-29 each. Tying for third/fourth Laura and Jim Sisemore teaming up Third place was shared among five inches from #4. Pinecrest places were Bud Snyder, Gene Ransom with Kay Conkel for the win at 19- guys at net 72; Red Bohanon, Ken The Men’s Association played a Best On Wednesday, Nov. 24, the men’s and Tom Lacy (Blind Draw); Taft Green, under. Willey, Howard Weekley, Jack Hoerner, Ball event Wednesday, Dec. 1. association played team and individual Frank Fisher, John Goble and Wayne Taking second were Dennis Dunn, and Wiley Ferguson.

Sebring Youth Football Awarded 2010 Association of the Year Special to the News-Sun Assistant Coaches to step up Howell for the Thunderbolts, Mid Florida Football & to become Head Coaches to Executive Directors/League Cheer Conference (MFFCC), take on the additional four Commissioner, Wayne the governing football league teams and parents to volun- Albury for the Blue Streaks over Sebring Youth Football teer to assist these coaches and Tim Hooks for the awarded the Sebring Blue with the new teams. Thunderbolts, Secretary-Kay Streaks and Sebring These 275 participants Howell, Treasurer-Amy Thunderbolts the 2010 make up two associations Alcordo and the newest exec- Association of the Year. within youth football organi- utive position created this Sebring was selected from zation; the Sebring Blue season, Public Relations 46 associations within the Streaks which has five foot- Director, Billie Stewart. Mid Florida football confer- ball teams and three cheer As a support to the ence. squads and Sebring Executive Board, the General Sebring was chosen to Thunderbolts with four foot- Board is made up of the fol- receive this award for the ball teams and three cheer lowing: Becky Grippo-Cheer way their organization has squads Coordinator, Bronson Smith- been run and the successes David Jones and Cliff Equipment/Field made during this season. Howell spent countless hours Coordinator, Kim Anderson - Sebring Youth Football & on the phone with MFFCC Registration Coordinator, Cheer (SYF) has approxi- officials getting the new Head Football & Cheer mately 275 children partici- teams formed, putting togeth- Coaches-Chris King, Kirby pating in the program this er uniforms and scheduling Whitehouse, Carlos Cardoso, year which consists of games prior to the season Chris Hawthorne, Jamie approximately 215 football beginning. Solis, Erin Leone, Monica players that make up nine It was a little rough during Stone, Chantel Parris and football teams and 60 cheer- the first year the Tiffany Slager leaders that make up six Thunderbolts were developed SYF is the only organiza- Photo courtesy of TSS Photography Left to right, MFFCC President James Hogan, presents the 2010 Association of the Year cheerleading squads. but it was well worth it to tion in MFFCC that has nine award to SYF President David Jones, Thunderbolt Vice President Cliff Howell, Blue Streak Three years ago when SYF give our young men a chance teams that are run under one Vice President Bob Duncan and Thunderbolts Executive Director Tim Hooks. joined the Mid Florida to play football and be part of executive board. Conference, SYF had so a team. During this season, SYF many children express an This decision also initiated was able to take seven out of Cheerleaders took six squads, It was a true honor to instilling the values of team- interest to play so the changes in how the Executive nine football teams to a play- for the first time, to the receive this award and SYF is work and sportsmanship in Executive Board made the Board was structured as well. off contention. Cheer-Off competition and very proud of the accom- our day to day operations. decision to form another Sebring Youth Football's Five teams went on to the the Thunderbolts Flag Cheer plishments that the football We would also like to take association called the Executive board is currently first round of the playoffs, squad won first place in the teams and cheer squads made this opportunity to thank the Sebring Thunderbolts in an comprised of the following: two teams went on to the sec- Classic division and the Blue throughout this season. parents for supporting SYF effort to not turn any kids President-David Jones, Vice- ond round, and one team Streak Flag Cheer squad won SYF strongly believes in and the players and cheer- away from the youth pro- Presidents, Bob Duncan for made it to the third round. second place in the Novice the development of our leaders. gram. This required the Blue Streaks and Cliff Also, the SYF division. young men and women and Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 www.newssun.com AP heads to LP tonight Rahal ushers in holiday season in Sebring Continued from 1B Continued from 1B autocross, for spectators to Sunday, prior to the Thunder be purchased at the gate or determination and fast hands. ‘We just need to a.m. test the latest Jaguar models. and Lightning race. at www.sebringraceway.com Tenoroc’s Brandon Moore, get over the hype The weekend schedule is Spectators are even wel- “We strive to make our or by calling 1-800-626- a junior, was the only Titan in punctuated by an elegant come to drive their own cars events an enjoyable experi- RACE. Tickets are priced at doubles, showing that he and play our awards banquet for competi- on the legendary Sebring ence for a wide spectrum of $15 for Friday, $20 for could hit inside or out for his tors on Saturday evening at circuit by purchasing track fans,” Historic Motorsports Saturday, $25 for Sunday or the Four Points by Sheraton 13 points. style of touring passes. Productions President Rena $45 for a three-day pass. Chateau Elan, where five The win pushes the Devils Fan forums scheduled for Shanaman said. “From the Track touring passes, car into a 2-0 overall record, 1-0 basketball.’ Rolex watches will be pre- the lunch hour on Saturday avid racing enthusiast to the corral packages, Legends in District 9-2A play, but sented to special award win- will give attendees the casual fan, Legends of Club hospitality passes and does not have the glitz that LUTHER CLEMONS ners. opportunity to interact with Motorsports will have some- parking are also available Clemons wants from last Avon Park head coach Fans will find plenty of Rahal and Redman. thing for everyone this for purchase. year’s Final Four team. family entertainment Both driving legends will weekend at Sebring. We happened to us was the little “It was ugly, but a win’s a beyond track activities at also be present at a Sunday especially look forward to a All tickets include access spanking that Haines City win. We have a lot of basket- Sebring. autograph session, along strong turnout from the local to the paddock. gave us in the pre-season. It ball to play, and we have a lot Local classic rock band with Bundy, a star of 1980s car clubs who will be repre- Children 12 and under are showed that teams are show- of things to really work on,” Slickwilly will fill the pad- sports car racing who drove senting their favorite car free with a ticketed adult. he said. “Tenoroc will be the ing up to play basketball dock with live music on for teams such as Group 44 brands in corrals throughout For a full schedule of team to beat later in the sea- when they face us. We need Saturday and Sunday. and Hendrick Motorsports. the paddock.” events, entry list and addi- son, and they will get better to just get over the hype and Featured marque Jaguar Fans are encouraged to Tickets for Legends of tional information, visit as time goes on. We need to play our style of basketball.” will have a ride-and-drive walk the grid during opening Motorsports at Sebring www.legendsofmotor- get better as well.” They look to get more into experience, complete with ceremonies at 1:05 p.m. on International Raceway can sports.com. “We put it together near their style of play with the end, the Lord blessed us, tonights game at Lake and God smiled on us. We Placid, in another district need to learn to take our time, contest, before hitting the do our stuff,” Clemons con- road for a 6 p.m. Saturday What if Oregon and Auburn lose? tinued. “The best thing that contest at Charlotte. RALPH D. RUSSO TCU would be a lock to leave Auburn ahead of TCU Cardinal lost to the Ducks. Associated Press move into that spot, despite in the computer rankings. Instead of choosing TCU coach Gary the objections of teams like And if Auburn does lose, between the two Pac-10 Patterson was in the same Stanford (fourth in the BCS by how much matters. A teams with the same record, position last year, with noth- standings) and Wisconsin close loss could keep the voters might go with fifth- ing to do on championship (fifth). door, while a double-digit place Wisconsin. Saturday except watch the — Auburn loses, Oregon loss puts the Tigers in big The problem with that is, games and hope for a result wins. Not so easy. It’s the trouble. if the one-loss teams are that could send his Horned great debate that has held — Auburn and Oregon stacked up against each Frogs to the national title college football hostage this both lose. Now the fun real- other, Auburn has the best game. season. TCU (or Boise ly starts. Only once, in 2007, resume. The Tigers have TCU is third in the BCS State) were never going to have the top two teams in five victories against teams standings and done with its jump ahead of undefeated the BCS standings lost on in the BCS top 25. Oregon regular season. teams from the power con- championship weekend. has two, while Stanford, Oregon and Auburn, the ferences. The real question TCU would be a lock, but Wisconsin, Michigan State top two teams, each need is: Does a one-loss who would the Frogs play? and Boise State each have one more victory to com- Southeastern Conference Stanford is fourth in the one. Ohio State? Zip. plete perfect regular seasons team belong in the title BCS standings, but the TCU also has one. and lock up spots in the game instead of an unbeaten national championship game BCS buster? on Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz. If Auburn had lost a regu- But what if Oregon State lar-season game, and fin- pulls off a huge upset in ished 12-1 with an SEC Prices Corvallis and beats the top- championship, poll voters 6 MONTH good thru ranked Ducks in the Civil might have had time to for- MEMBERSHIPS 12/31/10 War? Or South Carolina and get about the one setback or NOW Incl. 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News-Sun file photo by BETH BALDRIDGE Reggie Baker added 13 points to the offensive effort in the Red Devils district win over Tenoroc Tuesday. BEST SELECTION NEW STOCK Sebring at Winter Haven BEST QUALITY Continued from 1B flow.” JUST and Matt is really making big Sebring next takes the ARRIVED! strides in his improvement,” court tonight with a visit to BEST PRICE Harris said. “It’s just a matter Winter Haven and Monday of getting the time in, every- when they host Liberty, both one getting back into the district contests. • Aluminum • PVC Sets Sebring Kayak Tours • Wicker Sets Now that the hot days are for first timers. gone, its time to get out on A very easy, slow-paced 6 • Bars & Bar Stools the water. These are the last mile trip (approx 3 hrs) two weekend trips of the through one of the most year: beautiful waterways in the • Glider Chairs Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. area. Arbuckle Creek/Istokpoga Different types of birds are Park in the Morning typically present this time of • Swivel Chairs Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. the year. Arbuckle Creek/Istokpoga The last • Outdoor Rugs Park in the couple of times we were • Outdoor Fireplaces Afternoon there, an We will meet and actual mon- • Umbrellas launch at Istokpoga key was spotted Park off of Hwy 98 and he east of Spring invited • Gas Fire Pits Lake. himself We will on the kayak for head out a snack. CUSTOM ORDERS AVAILABLE on the Too cool! lake and $39 per person - single or wiggle our tandem kayak way up on Arbuckle Creek to $19 per person - bringing our favorite stop and then their own kayak back to Lake Istokpoga Park. To register, please call A perfect trip to bring out 202-0815 or email the kids (bring lunch/snacks) SebringKayakTours@yahoo. If you have never kayaked com. before, this is the perfect trip www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 5B HEALTHY LIVING Prostate Support Snapshots Army fighting Group to meet Dec. 10 Fair, Groves, behind fat, embracing Sebring Diner, U.S. 27, SEBRING Ð The Sebring. Prostate Support Group for - Wednesday, 8 a.m., health foods Prostate Cancer, BPH, and Health Fair, Neibert’s, U.S. Prostatitis is meeting from 98, Lake Placid; 9 a.m., and fitness 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 at Health Fair, Palm Estates, Primerica. U.S. 98, Lorida; 11 a.m., By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Dr. Stephanie L. Rapke, Health Fair, Thornbury Associated Press a radiation oncologist, will Apartments, Chelsea FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — be the speaker. Street, Lake Placid. New soldiers expecting Army drill ser- Primerica (4208 Sebring - Friday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m., geants to bust their chops over poor pos- Parkway) is east of Ruby Health Fair, ARC ture or a wayward gaze may instead Tuesday Restaurant on Residence, Pleasant Street, want to avoid a more modern military Sebring Parkway and is Avon Park; 9 a.m., Health transgression: relying on fast food for just west of Alligator Pack Fair, Avon Park Meal Site, sustenance. and Ship. Primerica is also Main Street, Avon Park; 11 The U.S. Army plans to get new directly north across a.m., Health Fair, the recruits into better shape with a Sebring Parkway from Palms Apartments, Hal revamped approach to health, fitness Homer's Restaurant. The McRae, Avon Park. and diet at basic training. group meets the second The most visible changes will be seen Friday of every month. Amplified in mess halls, where milk and juice dis- E-mail telephones pensers will replace soda fountains and [email protected] whole grains will be substituted for or call 863-800-0039 for distribution white bread and pasta. additional information. SEBRING — Hearing Army leaders unveiled the new Impaired Persons will dis- approach Wednesday at Missouri’s Fort Parkinson Support tribute amplified tele- Leonard Wood. It’s the first substantial Group meets phones to Florida residents change to basic fitness training in the who have a hearing or Army in decades. Dec. 13 speech loss, in the confer- “We are seeing many soldiers enter- SEBRING — Highlands ence room at Nu-Hope ing our profession who need phased County Parkinson Disease Elder Care Services, 6414 conditioning methods and improved Support Group will host its U.S. 27 South from 10 nutritional habits,” said Lt. Gen. Mark annual Christmas luncheon a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Hertling, of the Army’s Training and at noon Monday, Dec. 13 Dec. 16. Doctrine Command. at Sebring First Baptist By appointment only. “This is not (just) an Army problem,” Church. There is no charge Call (941) 743-8347. he said. “This is a civilian problem that for the meal, but reserva- we’re receiving, and fixing.” tions must be made by Low Vision The “soldier athlete” initiative is Sunday, Dec. 5. Information Group designed to prepare new recruits with Entertainment will be meets Dec. 15 training methods similar to those The Five Sisters Choral offered to elite athletes preparing for group, followed by an SEBRING Ð The Low competition — including greater use of informative talk by neurol- Vision Information Group, athletic trainers, physical therapists and ogist Bridglal hosted by H.A.L.L.O., will strength and conditioning coaches. Ramkisssoon, M.D., of meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, That means more attention on injury Neurology Associates of Dec.15 at The Groves at prevention, flexibility and mobility, MCT photo Sebring. Victoria Park, 2010 Village coordination and aerobic endurance, as In addition to the traditional ways of improving fitness in Army training, big Grove Blvd. (just south of well as healthy eating. Drill sergeants changes to the way soldiers eat are being implemented at bases around the Ace Homecare has Highlands Regional world. will include one-hour sessions on per- community Medical Center - turn at formance nutrition in addition to their the Sebring Diner). traditional responsibilities. And outdat- opted for two cups of coffee but didn’t levels of iron deficiency. And approxi- outreach events Guest speaker will be ed exercises such as bayonet drills are include a glass of water to remain mately 25 percent of soldiers entering Ace Homecare commu- Niki Kissel, visual rehab being replaced with core strength work- hydrated. basic training come with little or no nity outreach events for therapist, from the outs more commonly found in the aero- “We’ve changed from feeding sol- organized physical training, whether next week include: Lighthouse of Manasota. bics studio than the battlefield. diers to fueling the tactical athlete,” said team sports or even a high school phys- - Monday, 8 a.m., Health Kissel will display all The changes were on display Hertling, a former college athlete who ical education class. Fair, Brookside Bluffs, types of visual aid prod- Wednesday at the 787th Military Police continues to compete in triathlons. The Army is gradually rolling out the State Road 17, Zolfo ucts that can enhance the Battalion’s dining hall, where color- Staff sergeant Travis Bammer said he new program at its five training installa- Springs; 10:30 a.m., Health skills for people living coded food labels differentiated high- begins to notice a difference in troop’s tions — Fort Leonard Wood; Fort Sill, Fair, NuHope Elder with problems of low or no nutrient, protein-laden breakfast items physical performance and mental acuity Okla.; Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Jackson, Services, 310 N. 8th Ave, vision. The products, from calorie-filled, energy-sapping after roughly five weeks under the S.C.; and Fort Knox, Ky. The menu Wauchula; 11 a.m., Health including talking items, choices. improved nutritional regimen. changes should be in place by February. Fair, Forest Glades, will be for sale also. Sugary cereals and biscuits topped “They have never been told how to While the changes for now will be Townsend Street, For more information on with sausage gravy were among the properly eat,” he said. “They think they limited to basic and advanced training Wauchula; and 1 p.m., the group, call HALLO at choices. But so were scoops of sun- can eat a candy bar for energy.” sites, Army brass are watching the Caregivers Support Group, 385-1196, e-mail hal- flower seeds, cottage cheese, salsa, Hertling and other officials empha- developments closely, Hertling said. Crown Pointe Assisted [email protected] or yogurt and granola bars. sized the need to decisively respond to “We’re trying to change a culture,” he Living Community, Sun ’N write H.A.L.L.O., P.O. Box As troops passed, drill sergeants kept civilian trends in diet and health brought said. Lake Boulevard, Sebring. 7082, Sebring, FL 33872. close watch on their demeanor and com- into the military by new troops. Army leaders report fewer injuries - Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., The group will meet on the portment. They also didn’t hesitate to More than 60 percent require immedi- and higher scores on physical fitness Health Fair, Fair Havens third Wednesday of each call out soldiers who didn’t include ate dental care before they can enter tests at bases where the new program Apartments, Spinks Road, month at 1 p.m. until enough fruit on their plates, or who combat. Female recruits report high has been tested. Sebring; 1 p.m., Health March 2011.

Fewer than half of Americans Snafu could stall food safety bill Associated Press remaining days of the con- block all other legislation have had HIV test, study shows WASHINGTON — Food gressional session. until expiring tax cuts are safety legislation that passed “The Senate knows this extended and a bill is passed Associated Press expert called it disappoint- those cases are often only the Senate by a commanding rule and should follow this to fund the federal govern- NEW YORK — Fewer ing. detected when the disease margin is now threatened by rule,” he said. ment. That would include than half of Americans have “The numbers show that has progressed to AIDS. a procedural snafu that could The $1.4 billion bill the food safety legislation. had an AIDS test since progress is possible. They AIDS drugs lower the give Republicans opportuni- passed the Senate 73-25 on Supporters of the food guidelines were expanded to also show how much more amount of virus and are ty to block it. Tuesday. It would increase safety bill would also have include routine screening, progress is needed,” Frieden more effective when given The largely bipartisan Food and Drug to find a way to circumvent according to a government said during a teleconference. earlier. People who know Senate bill appeared to be Administration inspections Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., report released Tuesday. In 2006, the CDC urged they are infected are more headed for quick passage in of food facilities, place who has blocked the legisla- Last year, an estimated 45 routine testing for everyone likely to take steps to pre- the House, which would stricter standards on import- tion several times over cost percent of Americans ages ages 13 to 64, even if they’re vent spreading it, Frieden have sent it to President ed foods and give the agency issues. Democrats finally 18 to 64 reported they’ve not in high-risk groups. For said. Barack Obama’s desk. But broader authority to order a passed the bill this week had an HIV test at least once those at high risk, including He said 28 percent of House Democrats said recall. Supporters say pas- after holding multiple proce- in their lives, up from 40 gay men and intravenous those at high risk have never Wednesday that it contains sage is critical after wide- dural votes designed to over- percent in 2006. That’s an drug users, annual testing is been tested. fees that are considered tax spread outbreaks of salmo- ride Coburn’s objections. increase of 11 million people recommended. “If you don’t know your provisions, which under nella and E. coli in peanuts, It is unclear how to 83 million people who Because more people are HIV status, you can’t effec- congressional rules sup- eggs and produce. Democrats will resolve the have ever been screened, the getting tested, Frieden said, tively protect yourself and posed to originate in the No matter how issue. A Senate aide said the Centers for Disease Control fewer people are being diag- your partners,” he said. House. Democratic leaders plan to problem was caused by a and Prevention reported in nosed late with HIV. In The CDC estimates that House Majority Leader proceed, the bill could now misunderstanding between Atlanta. 2007, about a third of infec- about 1.1 million Americans Steny Hoyer, D-Md., chided run into a number of obsta- Senate and House floor staff. CDC director Dr. Thomas tions were discovered late, have HIV, but about 20 per- the Senate for making the cles as Republicans may Hoyer said the House may Frieden said the increase an improvement from 37 cent don’t know it. About mistake and said the House attempt to block it. try to proceed by adding the was significant and encour- percent diagnosed earlier in 56,000 new infections occur is trying to find a way to Senate Republicans food safety legislation to aging, while one outside the decade. Frieden said each year in the U.S. resolve the issue in the few threatened Wednesday to another bill.

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The news is just a click away! www.newssun.com NEWS-SUN www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 7B HEALTHY LIVING RELIGION Make your holidays brighter There is a reason God blesses us Each Thanksgiving, we We are not simply to be the take time to gather with recipients of a gift, but by tackling seasonal stress family, indulge our rather a conduit to bless ARA Content appetites on turkey, dress- others for God’s glory. When the holiday hubbub ing, and pumpkin pie. We Everything God does on hits your family, it can hit entertain ourselves with our behalf is that He might hard. The stress of organizing football and enjoy the great get the praise and glory. We a family gathering, dealing outdoors. But what about have been saved by God’s with mall crowds while shop- the purpose for observing grace that we may tell oth- ping for gifts and trying to this holiday? Like Timeless Treasure ers here locally as well as keep your budget balanced Christmas and Easter, we others globally. God wants can make it challenging to have totally commercial- Luke Knickerbocker all men to know Him per- enjoy the holiday season. ized this time, which is to sonally. If the stress is starting to be focused on God. What lives. In Ephesians 5, we As Americans, we are wear you down, try these happened to our gratitude see that covetousness is blessed materialistically simple ways to relieve anxi- and appreciation for God’s idolatry. We have replaced more than any other nation. ety so you can enjoy the hol- blessings in our lives? The the Creator with the cre- If you make $10,000 a year, idays with relaxed shoulders Bible says, “O give thanks ation. you make more than 85 and a smile on your face: unto the LORD, for he is So why are we blessed? percent of the world. If you ࡗ Book an appointment good.” Is there a reason we have make $50,000 you have a been given so much? 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LAKE PLACID — On tion will be led by Dave Bethany Baptist Christian Science Camphor (behind the When they finally found Thoresen with Holy Sunday morning, Pastor Him, they responded with Church Church Wachovia Bank). Call 453- Eucharist. Darryl George will continue 5334 or e-mail firstchris- joy, worship and gifts. Congregational meeting AVON PARK — Bethany SEBRING — The lesson The Purity Series and will [email protected] The church is at 510 Baptist Church is at the cor- today following morning sermon on Sunday morning preach the sermon titled with any questions or to Poinsettia Ave.; call 385- ner of State Road 17 and “Who’s On the Bus Makes worship for the purpose of is titled “God the Only request information. The 0352. 17A South. The Trip Worthwhile!” with electing four new council Cause and Creator.” The church Web site is Wednesday evening is regards to Psalm 18:20-26. members and approving the keynote is from John 1:3 www.firstchristianap.com. First Presbyterian Family Night at Bethany. The church is at the corner 2011 budget. “All things were made by AWANA Club and Word of of Washington and Kemper Church - A.R.P. There will be a council him: and without him was First Christian Life teen group meets at avenues in Placid Lakes. For AVON PARK — On meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in not any thing made that was 6:30 p.m. Nursery is provid- more information, call 465- Church (Disciples of Sunday morning, the pas- the fellowship hall. made.” ed for all services. Guests 5126 from 8 a.m. to noon Christ) tor’s sermon is titled “God’s Bible study on the book of The church is at 146 N. are welcome. For more Monday through Thursday or Dwelling Place” based on Romans continues, but the Franklin St. SEBRING — At the e-mail the church at placid- Ezekiel 37:24-28. information call the church Lord’s Table this Sunday date changed from office at 452-1136. [email protected]. The second Sunday of morning will be Walter and Thursdays to Tuesdays at 10 Christian Training Church Advent will be observed Anna Coley. Communion a.m. in the fellowship hall. It Christ Lutheran SEBRING — Associate First Christian with the choir beginning by will be served by Sandra is being taught by Sharon Minister Casey L. Downing singing the first portion of Church Church Laufer, Carol Chandler, Palmer. will bring the message titled the Advent song “We Wait in Barbara Slinkard and Carol AVON PARK — The “Empowered By Radical AVON PARK — “I Don’t Hope.” Leigh and Jane Graves. Avon Park Church of Second Sunday in Advent Grace” at the Sunday morn- Have Time” is heard in so Golden will light the second Greeting the congregation Christ Pastor Scott McLean will ing service. The Wednesday many different ways Advent candle and Dave will be Mary Ann and preach a sermon titled “A night Bible study will con- throughout the Christmas Blackmon will lead the AVON PARK — “Cause Charles Henry Thomas. The Shoot with Humble tinue the book of Hebrews. season. That is the title to litany and explain the mean- and Effect” (Luke 17: 21) Advent Reading, “Trusting Beginnings Brings Peace on the first of three sermons in ing of the first and second will be the message Sunday God,” will be presented by Earth.” Emmanuel United the Shopping for a Savior candle. The congregation morning presented by Michael and Carol Graves as Wednesday the Midweek Church of Christ sermon series. The pastor will then join in the chorus Minister Larry Roberts. they light the second Advent Advent Devotions begin at 6 will encourage all to get of “We Wait in Hope.” The There will be a dinner SEBRING — Sunday p.m. with a soup and sand- ready for Christmas and Candle of the season. Noel pastor will then end this cer- immediately following the morning, the Rev. George wich supper. The homily is make time for Jesus begin- and Juanita Roberts will emony with a prayer. morning worship. All mem- Miller will deliver a message titled “It’s Time to Wake ning now. work with children’s church. The choir’s anthem will be based on Romans 15:4-13. bers and guests are invited. Up!” Next Saturday, Dec. 11 at Lighting the candles dur- “Call Him Jesus” and special The Timothy Class will Members worship at 1320 The church is 1.7 miles 1:30 p.m. is the annual ing the month of December music will be provided by meet at 5 p.m. in the fellow- County Road 64, east the west of U.S. 27 on County Ladies Christmas Tea. To will be Nina Kunsak. Sherry Ruth Mann who will sing ship hall. Jeff Parker will be Avon Park High School. For Road 634 (Hammock Road). attend, contact Clara Ovre or Kunsak will be with the chil- in charge. more information, call 471- Call 471-1999 or visit the church office about get- dren in the nursery. Continued on page 9B PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday evening Bible Study Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; advertisement in the News-Sun Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., provided. For information, call 382- a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. that is published Friday and available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. followed by adult choir rehearsal. 0869. Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 ■ Sunday. To find out more infor- Phone 386-5055. From September to May our youth Southside Baptist Church and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building p.m. Phone 385-1597. mation on how to place a listing ■ Fellowship Baptist Church, group meets. First Lorida is the (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” in this directory, call the News- 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL “Place to discover God’s love.” For Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor; “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and CHURCH OF CHRIST Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, more information about the church Chuck Pausley, Youth Pastor; Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 or the ministries offered, call 655- ■ Ralph O. Burns, Assistant to the Sebring Christian Church, ■ Avon Park Church of Christ, a.m.; Wednesday: Evening 1878. Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL APOSTOLIC Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 ■ First Baptist Church, Sebring, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 200 East Center Ave., Sebring, FL Service, 10:45 a.m.; Evening Marco Gallardo, Youth Pastor. ■ Greater Faith Apostolic 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow David E. Richardson, senior pas- Awana kindergarten through fifth Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities Placid, FL 33852. invites you to ship.org. tor; Rev. Joe Delph, minister of grade, 6:30 p.m.; Youth Meeting for Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening are available at every service. Bible come worship with us in spirit and ■ First Baptist Church of Avon youth and activities. Contemporary Teens, 6:30 p.m. Adult Midweek service resumes in November at 6 Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and truth at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Service, 8:30 a.m.; Group Bible Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Jared Studies, 9:45 a.m.; Traditional nursery for under age 3 is available p.m. followed by classes at 6:30 classes for all ages. Church phone: Wednesday. For information con- Hewitt, youth minister; and Joy Worship, 11 a.m.; Mision Buatista at all services. Provisions for hand- p.m. Office hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tact 840-0152. Pastor Larry 453-4692. Loomis, music director. Regular Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday Evening icapped and hard-of-hearing. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676. Carmody. ■ Sebring Parkway Church of Sunday schedule: 8:30 a.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night Office phone, 385-0752. ■ First Christian Church, 1016 Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, Orchestra rehearsal; 9 a.m. Library programs at the ROC begin 5:30 ■ Sunridge Baptist Church, W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We ASSEMBLY OF GOD open; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 p.m., at church begin 6:30 p.m. (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the a.m. Morning Worship; 11 a.m. Preschool and Mother’s Day Out and Valerie, across from Florida Web at www.firstchristianap.com. would like to extend an invitation Children’s Church; 4 p.m. Evening for children age 6 weeks to 5 years for you and your family to visit with ■ Christ Fellowship Church Hospital), Sebring. Ed Howell, tran- Our motto is “Jesus is First at First Service. Tuesday schedule: 8-10 old. Becky Gotsch, director. Call (Assembly of God), 2935 New sitional pastor. Sunday School, Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, us here at Sebring Parkway. Our a.m., basic computer 385-4704. Life Way. Bearing His Name; 9;30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Senior Minister; Ray Culpepper, hours of service are: Sunday class/Sonshine House; 7-9 p.m. ■ Florida Avenue Baptist Preaching His Doctrine; and Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday Family Life Minister; Jon Carter, Worship Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday conversational English and citizen- Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping Evening Service, 6 p.m. Music Director. Bible School 9 Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.; Sunday ship classes/Sonshine House. Park. Mailing address is 710 W. God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Study, a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Regular Wednesday schedule: Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. 6 p.m.; Wednesday studies for all School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, and Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery pro- Wednesday Service, 7 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 5 p.m. Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. vided. For information, call 382- ages, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for p.m. Bible Study and Prayer; 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, 3695. all events. Adult Choir Practice; 6:30 p.m. chil- ■ Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 First Christian Church CHURCH OF dren’s choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. chil- 0924. a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; (Disciples of Christ), 510 dren’s mission groups. Call 453- NAZARENE ■ Crossroads Community Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. CATHOLIC Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of Church, 114 South Central Ave., 6681 for details. Primera Mision Wednesday night programs for Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), ■ Our Lady of Grace Catholic ■ First Church of the Nazarene Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453- Bautista, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- ■ Church, 595 East Main St., Avon of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., 4453. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Park, Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. Independent Baptist Church, 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 Regular Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., 5704 County Road 17 South, Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil p.m. Sunday Children’s Church: Bible Study; 11 a.m., Worship Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Service. Wednesday schedule: 7 School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 Sunday: Sunday school begins at p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 Study and Youth/Royal Explorers, p.m., Bible study. 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- ■ and 10:30 a.m. in English; 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Pastor: John E. Dumas. First Baptist Church of Lake Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Thursday, Praise and Worship, ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- Life Teen Mass. Weekday mass at ■ First Assembly of God, 4301 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 service at 6 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- sion-minded, King James Bible p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Saturday. Religious Education evening service is at 7 p.m. with Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday way between Sebring and Lake Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone p.m. Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday special services for children and School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Placid). Your place for family, 655-1899. Bus transportation. ■ for grades K through 8th. adults. Special services once a and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; friends and faith. Sunday morning Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, month for seniors (Prime Time) and Evening Worship, 7 p.m. worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 CHRISTIAN & is provided for both services with off of Miller at the west end of Lake p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights Ladies ministries. If you need any Wednesday Family Night, (Adult MISSIONARY Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life June) “Where the old fashion grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. more information, call 453-4851. Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 changing Bible Study for all ages gospel is preached.” Sunday Wednesday. ALLIANCE ■ First Church of the Nazarene ■ p.m. Phone 385-6431. starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor School begins at 9:45 a.m.; St. Catherine Catholic Church, of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake Allen Altvater leads the youth in Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing ■ The Alliance Church of Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. their quest to become more like Sunday Evening Service is at 6 address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning BAPTIST Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 33870, 385-0049. www.stcathe. Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the com. Very Rev. José González, Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- ■ Avon Park Lakes Baptist Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with church at 699-0671 for more infor- V.F., Pastor. Masses Ð Saturday services: Sunday School meets at ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., youth worship in the youth facility, mation. Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 10:30 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning p.m. Classes for adult children and Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, and missions training for all chil- ■ Maranatha Baptist Church a.m. and noon Spanish Mass. Daily Worship Service meets at 10:30 youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- dren. Call the church at 655-1524. (GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd., Masses 8 a.m. and noon Monday- a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study Taylor. cally based. Sunday worship serv- ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. meets at 6 p.m. (off site); ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle Confessions: 3-3:45 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Gathering Nursery facilities are available. Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Saturdays, 7:15-7:45 a.m. first meets at 6 p.m. CHURCHES OF Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Palm Street. (2 blocks south of a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Friday, or by appointment. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Interlake Blvd) Lake Placid, FL Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week Enrollment for Catholic School CHRIST IN Time 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible 33852 (863) 465-3721, Email: service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily grades K3 through 5 not being CHRISTIAN SCIENCE classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered www.fbclp.com. Pastor Brett Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., accepted. CHRISTIAN UNION ■ for all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. Morey, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald ■ St. James Catholic Church, Christian Science Church, 146 ■ Sunday. Church phone: 452-6556. ices - Traditional Service 9 a.m., Webber and Associate Pastor Don 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Community Bible Church - ■ Bethany Baptist Church Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. Messenger. Phone 382-4301. Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael morning worship and Sunday Churches of Christ in Christian (GARBC) We are located at the Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., ■ Parkway Free Will Baptist J. Cannon. Mass schedule: school. Testimonial meetings at Union, (Orange Blossom corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck Senior Sunday Night and Sunday Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - 4 p.m. each second and fourth Conference Center) 1400 C-17A Wednesday. A free public reading route) in Avon Park. Join us Evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 North (truck route), Avon Park. room/bookstore, located in the Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- Wednesday Activities: Family din- church where the “Son” always a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 Presenting Jesus Christ as the fee and doughnuts, followed with ner at 5 p.m. ($3 per person, reser- shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; church, is open before and after a.m. December thru Easter - answer for time and eternity. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. vations required). Adult-LifeSource Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., church services. The Bible and the Sunday morning worship service, Sunday morning worship service classes, prayer meeting, Youth Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 Christian Science textbook, 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening Intersections, and Kids K-5- Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 ‘Science and Health with Key to worship service is at 6 p.m. On MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy Junior Church activities at same Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen p.m. Men meet at 8 a.m. every p.m. on the last Sunday of each a.m. are our only preachers. All are wel- time for K-6 grade. Sunday School ministry and the Catylist class Tuesday for prayer breakfast and month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- come to come and partake of the Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult women’s prayer breakfast is at 8 tor. Church phone: 382-3552. comfort, guidance, support and (Transportation available.) Sunday Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 a.m. every Wednesday, both at the Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated CHRISTIAN healing found in the lesson-ser- evening praise and worship serv- mons. p.m. For more information go to Family Restaurant. with the National Association of ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening www.bethanybaptistap.com or call ■ First Baptist Church of Lorida Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. ■ Eastside Christian Church, prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and the church office at 863-452-1136. located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. ■ Sparta Road Baptist Church, 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL youth activities at 7 p.m. ■ Faith Missionary Baptist Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 CHURCH OF Church, off State Road 17 North of for all ages. Sunday worship serv- Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday on County Road 621), 465-7065. BRETHREN Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. ices are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. please come worship with us. Don Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Preschool care is provided at the Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; ■ Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening 11 a.m. worship service. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Celebration with the Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. 452-0088. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 9B RELIGION Church News The church is at 215 E. snack to share. Meat entre Call the church office for A Communion and candle both preach another lesson Circle St. (with two provided. Feature movie is information at 385-5184. light service will be on in the Advent Series on Continued from page 9B entrances on Lagrande “Polar Express.” Friday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Christmas Time and “Listen Here, Listen Here.” Street). For more informa- Grace Pointe Walt Malinowski will sing Emotional Health called Maxine Johnson, adult tion, call the church office at First United Ministries “Little Drummer Boy” and “Time to Ponder” using the teacher, continues the study 453-3242. Methodist Church of the Heartland Singers will Scriptures Psalm 46 and SEBRING — Grace of David in II Samuel chap- sing “Go Light Your World” Luke 2:8-20. Sebring Pointe Ministries is at 200 ter 7 in which God makes a First Presbyterian during the Praise and No youth or Bible fellow- SEBRING — This second Lark Ave., Sebring Hills promise to David. David Church, ELCA Worship Service. ship class are planned for Sunday of Advent, the Rev. Association Clubhouse. wishes to keep God’s prom- Pastor Ted Moore’s ser- this week. SEBRING — “Be A.C. Bryant will bring the Home Bible Study on ises and put aside his per- mon this week will be The church is at 500 Kent Prepared” is the title of message in the two tradition- Tuesday has Pastor Ron sonal ambitions. Wendy “Christmas Time Again” Ave. Call 465-2422. Sunday morning’s message al services and the contem- Zimmer continuing the study with Scripture from Matthew Garcia teaches the youth given by the Rev. Darrell A. porary service. “The Future Revealed.” class and discusses issues of 2:1-12. Parkway Free Will Peer. National Christian record- What’s on the Revelation The church is at 2705 today and how the Bible Youth Group and ing artist Brian Arner will timeline? Class provided for Baptist Church instructs us. Alternate Route 17 South in Christmas caroling will be at present a concert in the sanc- the children on “Books of Sebring (behind Publix). Today, members are asked SEBRING — The Sunday 4 p.m. Tuesday. Meet in fel- tuary at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. the Bible.” Call 447-3431 Look for the lighthouse. morning lesson, “Receiving to bring food for the Church lowship hall. Pick up from A covered dish dinner will for directions. Comfort and Strength,” is Service Center. The Sebring High School and precede the concert at 5 p.m. Freedom is now airing on Memorial United taken from the 40th chapter Women’s Ministries is also Sebring Middle School will The United Methodist WIPC, 1280 AM. Live of Isaiah. Pastor Jim Scaggs collecting new toys and new be available. Upon returning Methodist Church Women are sponsoring a upstream is available will bring the message in the clothing for children to be from caroling, dinner will be Christmas Tea at 1 p.m. LAKE PLACID — Pastor www.gracepointeministries. Sunday morning and evening donated to the center also. served. Tuesday. Everyone is invited Fred Ball will preach at the net. services. Youth Group Band meets at Vision Committee meets to attend. Heritage (Traditional) and 5 p.m. with Youth Group fol- at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Heartland Christian Celebration (Blended) lowing at 6 p.m. Resurrection the office. Choir rehearsal is the “Growing with God” Church Worship Services in the On Wednesday, Bible at 5:30 p.m. in the adult family night continues in the Sanctuary. Pastoral Assistant Lutheran Church study will be led by the pas- classroom. Family Life Center. SEBRING — Sunday, Claude Burnett will preach AVON PARK — On the tor who will continue the Saturday, Dec. 11 is The church is downtown Dec. 12 the Heartland at the New Song Second Sunday of Advent, study of Revelation. Movie and Dinner Night at 5 at 126 S. Pine St.. Visit the Singers present the Contemporary Worship the pastor’s sermon will be The Deacons meet at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. Web site at www.sebringfirs- Christmas musical, “I’ll Be Service in Rob Reynolds p.m. Thursday. Bring a covered dish and tumc.com. Home For Christmas.” Fellowship Hall. They will Continued on page 10B PLACES TO WORSHIP schedule for summer through fall: ly. Nursery/child care is available tional worship is at 8:15 and 9:30 study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN Worship service, 9 a.m.; for all services. Senior Pastor is Bill a.m.; and contemporary worship is Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Communion services, first and third Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web at 11 a.m. in Friendship Hall. A vari- Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- ■ The Episcopal Church of the ■ Atonement Lutheran Church Sundays; Education Hour 10:30 page at www.weareunion.org. All ety of Sunday school classes for ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview a.m. Additional services: Lent and teachings are taken from the adults and children are at 9:45 and Sebring. For more information, visit with Holy Communion. Coffee hour Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Advent season, 6 p.m.; Maundy Manufacturer’s Handbook - The 11 a.m. in the educational building. the Web site www.salvationarmy- following services. Newcomers Deacon, Spiritual Leader. Jim Thursday and Good Friday, 7 p.m.; Holy Bible. Come join us. Call the church office for more sebring.com or call Major Bruce ■ welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail Helwig, organist/choir director. Easter Sunday, 7 and 10 a.m.; Unity Life Enrichment Centre, information about the classes Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. [email protected] Web site: Worship service at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Christmas Eve, 7 p.m.; Christmas new location, 10417 Orange offered. Nursery is provided for redeemeravon.com. The church is Eucharist is every Sunday. Coffee Day, 10 a.m.; Thanksgiving Eve, Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL babies and toddlers; while young at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park hour on the first and third Sunday Wednesday, 7 p.m. Fellowship 33875; 471-1122; e-mail children up to second grade have a UNITED METHODIST (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake of each month. Council meeting on activities: Youth Group, Senior [email protected]. Web site, special Children’s Church offered Boulevard, across from Wells the first Monday of month; Ladies Citizens, Younger Side Adults, www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. during the worship service to help ■ First United Methodist Church, Dodge.) Group WELCA meets at noon sec- Ladies Missionary League, Ladies Sunday Celebration Service, them grow in their spiritual knowl- 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. ■ St. Agnes Episcopal Church, ond Monday of month with lunch. Guild, Small group studies as Nursery and Children’s Church. edge. 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL Bring a dish to pass. Church scheduled. Music: Choir and hand Weekly Classes, Christian ■ Spring Lake Presbyterian The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Vegetable Garden Club meets as chimes. Trinity Tots Preschool (3-5 Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy needed. Labyrinth Prayer Garden years old): 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek open seven days a week to congre- Monday through Friday. License: Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the FLC service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. tation and community. Like to sing? C14H10020: Susan Norris, direc- minister transforming lives from Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 Sunday School for all ages at 9 Come join the choir. Visitors always tor. Visit us online at: www.vchurch- ordinary to extraordinary. second Thursday of the month, and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. welcome. Come grow with us. es.com/trinitylutheranlp. ■ The Way Church, 1005 N. September through June. Board of Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. Phone 385-0797. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first with Rick Heilig, youth director. service ends. Wednesday: Adult ■ Christ Lutheran Church Avon school and worship service at 9 Monday of the month. Choir The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Park, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 NON-DENOMINATIONAL a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- rehearses at 7 p.m. each service is broadcast over WITS always welcome. The Rev. Jim mile east of Avon Park High ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Wednesday, September through 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- School. Sunday Divine Worship is ■ Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Way is a church family who gathers April. Presbyterian Women meet at available at all services. 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the 7649, for more information. at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- Hammock Road, Sebring, FL for contemporary worship, teaching ■ First United Methodist Church, month. Organist: Richard Wedig. ■ St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal ebrated every week with traditional 33872. Sunday: American Sign of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs Language: First Worship sermon, ship. Come early and stay after for Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- of praise. Fellowship time with cof- songs signed first and second fellowship time. Child care and chil- James Weiss, Pastor, Summer Worship services. First Worship dren’s church are provided. [email protected], 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Myers, fee and refreshments follows wor- Schedule, Sunday School - 9:00 Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., ship. Come worship and fellowship service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Web site, http://slpc.presby- a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday with us. For information call Pastor service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to Way Ð A place for you. Office church.org. ■ Memorial United Methodist evening: Holy Communion with Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see 2 years old) and Sunday school Phone:471-6140, Church Cell Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- Healing Service, 6:15 p.m. Child christlutheranavonpark.org. classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 Phone:381-6190. Email: theway ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, care available at the 8 a.m. and ■ Faith Lutheran Church Ð p.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m. [email protected]. Web site: SEVENTH-DAY 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Come LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Wednesday: Children, ages 4 www.TheWayChurch.org ADVENTIST 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. see what makes us different. Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, years to fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral ■ Faith Child Development Center, 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Avon Park Seventh-day assistant. Sunday schedule: 385-3232. Gary Kindle, Pastor; Lea Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy PRESBYTERIAN Adventist Church, 1410 West Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 GRACE BRETHREN Ann Curry, Parish Nurse. Worship McQuaid, associate pastor. Church Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: a.m. (October-May only); School services: 8 a.m. Sunday; Sunday office 385-1024. ■ Covenant Presbyterian Church 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; ■ Grace Brethren Church, 3626 school for children and adult Bible ■ Calvary Church, 1825 (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., [email protected], Sabbath Celebration Worship Service at Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- classes is 9:15 a.m.; and Praise Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Sebring, 33872-2113. A School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church 10:45 a.m.; New Song worship 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior worship service, 10:30 a.m. 33872; 386-4900. An independent Congregation of the Presbyterian Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. service at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs- Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Sunday. Communion is served the community church. Sunday morn- Church in America. Worship servic- ery care provided every Sunday Community Service hours on 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday first and third and fifth Sunday of ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, es: Sunday morning worship, infor- morning. Youth Fellowship, 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid the month. Sunday worship service 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- mal, 8 a.m.; regular, 10:30 a.m. Bible Fellowship Class, 6 p.m. a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place City” Children’s Ministry throughout is broadcast on WITS 1340 AM at 8 ship, 6 p.m. Youth group meets at 5 Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday (October-May only). We offer the first Sunday of each month. all services, and there are variosu a.m. each Sunday. Educational p.m. Friday. Pastor Lester Osbeck. evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Senior Pastor Paul Boling; and Christ-centered Sunday school other classes for teens, married opportunities include weekly adult A small friendly church waiting for evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Associate Pastor Kameron classes, youth programs, Bible couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Bible studies. Faith’s Closet Thrift your visit. Youth Group and Kids Quest, 5:30- DeVasher. Walker Memorial studies, book studies and Christian studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day Store (385-2782) is open from 10 ■ Christian Training Ministries 7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m. Academy Christian School offering fellowship. We are a congregation Care, Preschool and After-School a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; education for kindergarten through that want to know Christ and make Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For Friday and 9 a.m. to noon County Road 17 on Simpson e-mail: [email protected]; Web 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Him known. Call the church office registration call: 385-3111). Check Saturday. All are warmly welcome Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 site: www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. Website is www.discoverjesus.org at 465-2422 or check out our us out on the Web at www.sebring- in the Family of Faith. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: ■ Sebring Seventh-Day church Web site at www.memori- grace.org. ■ Good Shepherd Lutheran p.m. A nursery and children’s 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Adventist Church, 2106 N. State Church (AALC) American church are provided. The church is Thursday. alumc.com. Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. ■ Association of Lutheran part of Christian International ■ First Presbyterian Church St. John United Methodist Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. INTERDENOMINATIONAL Churches, 4348 Schumacher Ministries Network, a full gospel, ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- Road, Sebring, one mile west of non-denominational ministry. Linda entrances on LaGrande), Avon Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. ■ World Harvest and Restoration Wal-Mart. James Weed, pastor. M. Downing, minister: Phone, 314- Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Community service: every Monday Ministries, (non-denominational) Worship Service, 9 a.m. Sunday. 9195, [email protected]. The Rev. Robert Johnson is the Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Bible Study, 11 a.m. Nursery pro- Casey L. Downing, associate min- pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- vided. Social activities: Choir, ister: Phone, 385-8171, caseydown Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all Pastor Amado Luzbet. 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- [email protected]. Web site is Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 services. Phone 382-1736. School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 1163. www.christiantrainingministries.net a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third www.stjohnsebring.org a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. ■ New Life Evangelical Lutheran ■ Grace Bible Church, 4541 Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 ■ Spring Lake United Methodist prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a Thunderbird Road, (second church p.m. each Wednesday; Esther and THE CHURCH OF Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, W.H. Rogers. Congregation of the Evangelical on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, Mary Circles business meeting, LATTER DAY SAINTS (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior 3:30 p.m. third Thursday; Sarah Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- with the Wisconsin Evangelical pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 Circle business meeting, 7 p.m. ■ The Church of Jesus Christ of ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study JEWISH Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. second Tuesday; Women’s Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible Ministries Combined Bible study, 4 Prix Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on ■ Temple Israel of Highlands a.m. For more information, call Academy Adult Investigating Truth; p.m. third Thursday; Family Movie, Phone: 382-9092. Dale Bargar, Thursday. Church office phone: County, 382-7744. Rabbi Lorraine Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or first and third Tuesday, Prayer 4 p.m. third Sunday. Be a part of a bishop; David Ward, first counselor; 655-0040. Rudenberg; www.templeis- visit the Web site at www.newlife Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, warm, caring church family with tra- and Steve Austin, second coun- raelofhcfl.org. Temple Israel is a sebring.com. Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 ditional services, following biblical selor. Family History Center: 382- Reform Temple that promotes the ■ Resurrection Lutheran Church p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., truth. 1822. Sunday services: Sacrament enduring and fundamental princi- - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon College Ministry. ■ First Presbyterian Church, meeting, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, UNITED CHURCH ples of Judaism. Through prayer, Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. www.GBCconnected.org ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, 11:20 a.m.; and Priesthood/Relief OF CHRIST study and friendship we strive to Grodzinski. Early Sunday service, ■ Highlands Community Church, FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday Society, 12 p.m. Primary for chil- enrich our lives and insure Jewish 8 a.., Sunday school at 9:10 a.m. a casual contemporary church, School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; dren, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth ■ Emmanuel United Church of continuity in Highlands County. and the second service at 10:30 meets at 3005 New Life Way. Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Tuesday: activities from 7-8:20 p.m. Christ, where God is still speak- Friday Evening Erev Shabbat a.m. Coffee and fellowship hour fol- Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Youth Group, 6-7:30 p.m.; Senior Wednesday: 11-year-old Scouts, 7- ing. 3115 Hope Street, Sebring, FL Service, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday low the service. Midweek a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World High Youth Group, 6:30-8:15 p.m. 8:20 p.m. first and third 33875 (1.8 miles west of U.S. 27 Morning Shabbat Minyon Service, Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- classes. Small groups meet Wednesday: Adult Bible Study, Wednesday; and activity days for and Hammock Road). Sunday wor- 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Morning Torah ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office throughout the week. Church 10:30 a.m.; choir rehearsal, 5:30 8-11 year old boys and girls from 7- ship, 9:30 a.m.; Communion with Study, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday phone number is 453-6858. phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. p.m. Nursery available for Sunday 8:20 p.m. second and fourth worship first Sunday of month; Afternoon Shabbat Study, 3:30 ■ Trinity Lutheran Church - Linhart. worship. Call the church office for Wednesday. Chapel Communion, 8:45 a.m. all p.m.; Havdallah, 5 p.m. On the fol- LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake ■ Union Congregational Church, more information and other class- lowing dates: Oct. 1-2, Simchat Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL es. Rev. Darrell A. Peer, pastor. other Sundays. All are welcome to Torah; Oct. 14-15, Oct. 29-30, Nov. Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; and 33825. Sunday worship services Gayle Sparks, director of youth THE SALVATION receive the sacrament. For more 12-13, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 10-11, Noel Johnson, youth and family life. are at 7:45 a.m. (informal), 9:15 ministry. ARMY information, call the church office at Dec. 24-25, Jan. 7-8, Jan. 21-22, Worship schedule for December a.m. (traditional) and 10:45 a.m. ■ First Presbyterian Church, 471-1999 or e-mail eucc@earth Feb. 4-5, Feb. 18-19. Every through Easter: Worship service 8 (contemporary) in the main sanctu- ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak ■ The Salvation Army Ð Center link.net or check the Web site Thursday will be Hebrew and Bible and 11 a.m.; Communion services, ary. Sunday school for all ages is at Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The for Worship. Sunday: Sunday sebringemmanuelucc.com. No classes with Howard Salles, 12:30- first and third Sundays; (Children’s 9:15 a.m. We also offer Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- matter who you are or where you 4:30 p.m. Church, 11 a.m. only); and Wednesday and Saturday services the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting are on life’s journey, you’re wel- Education Hour, 9:30 a.m. Worship at 6;15 a.m. and 6 p.m., respective- ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible come here. Page 10B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 www.newssun.com RELIGION Stay downtown after Snapshots of Life Ministries, 1548 Zach Heston to play for Florida the Christmas Lakeview Drive (in the Towne Square Shopping Parade Breakfast and lunch will be served. Center. Migrant Farmworkers Dec. 11 LAKE PLACID Beam is a pastor and Special to the News-Sun Heston is playing to “help struggling Ð Members of the First Ward Christmas author of “Mercy Rewrote AVON PARK — Acoustic singer/song- migrant families to achieve their aspirations Presbyterian Church are ask- Party is Saturday My Life.” writer Zach Heston will play a benefit to and to share the love of Christ through ing residents to stay down- Hear how God’s mercy SEBRING — The Sebring help migrant farmworkers on Saturday music in the process.” town after the Dec. 11 took a man from prison to Ward of The Church of Jesus evening, Dec. 11 at the Crossroads Since 1997, the Harvest of Hope Christmas parade for a free the pulpit. Enjoy anointed Christ of Latter-Day Saints Community Church at 114 S. Central Ave. Foundation, based in Gainesville, has dis- Coffee House set up in music from his album will have the Ward The music will begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds tributed more than $844,000 in emergency Friendship Hall. Promises. Christmas party Saturday. from the benefit will go to the Aurora Vidal and educational aid to migrant farmworkers There will be specialty For more information, call and Gurrin Co. Memorial Fund of the and families across the country. Assistance coffees, homemade desserts, Dinner will be served 382-2143 or 402-0219. Harvest of Hope Foundation. This fund was has been provided for medical services, car and Christmas music. All promptly at 6 p.m. and those established by Maritza Licea of Davenport repairs due to breakdowns, gas, tires, bus adults, youth, and children offering to bring salads and Fifth Evening in in memory of her grandmothers and the tickets, housing, rent, utility payments, are invited desserts are requested to Prophecy set for have them at the church by fund supports scholarships for children of clothing, food, funeral expenses and schol- The church is at 117 N. Homer’s migrant farmworkers in Florida. arships for children of migrant farmworkers Oak Ave. 5:30 p.m. A program will Born and raised in Sebring, Heston start- attending college. For more information, call follow from 7:30-9 p.m. SEBRING — The Fifth ed playing guitar at the age of 14 and grad- Suggested donation for the benefit is $5. the church office at 465- The Family History Center Evening in Prophecy will be uated from the Atlanta Institute of Music in Refreshments and baked goods will be pro- 2742. hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. held at Homer’s at 6:30 p.m. 2008. He moved to Nashville but returned vided. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Pastor home after losing all his belongings in the For more information, contact: Philip Saint James Parish Tuesday and 6-8 p.m. Reinhold Buxbaum and Nashville flood of this year. He is currently Kellerman, President, Harvest of Hope celebrates Rites Wednesday. The public is Pastor Eugene Haas will leading worship on Sunday nights at the Foundation; www.harvestofhope.net; tele- invited to use the facilities share prophecy and today’s LAKE PLACID — The and attendants are there to events as they relate to the Crossroads Community Church while still phone (352) 372-1312, phil@har- Parish of Saint James playing and recording music. Heston’s vestofhope.net; Zach Heston, telephone assist. last times. Catholic Church in Lake Enter the right side door. music can be described as Christian con- 273-0465 or [email protected]; or Placid recently celebrated temporary. Maritza Licea, telephone (321) 443-4338. Auction benefits Beverages are provided. the combined Rites of study trip to Israel Acceptance and Welcoming. ‘Singing Christmas The Rites were for adults SEBRING — A benefit Tree’ at First Baptist who have decided to become auction will be at 6 p.m. The power of prayer members of the Catholic Saturday at Dee’s Place Church church. Restaurant, 138 N. SEBRING — The Pastor, Father Michael I’ve written several arti- there of you, whom if his Ridgewood Drive. Proceeds “Singing Christmas Tree” Cannon was the presider. benefit an Israel study trip. cles about prayer lately The Marriage son asks for bread, will he will perform at First Baptist Both Rites took place dur- For more information, call with good reason. God Mentor give him a stone? Or if he Church of Sebring at 7 p.m. ing the celebration of Mass 471-2228. promises us so much. There ask for a fish, will he give Thursday through Sunday, Aleta Kay on the Feast of Christ the him a serpent? If you then, Dec. 9-12. Free tickets are are so many promises it King. This is a major step being evil, know how to ‘The Child’ to be available now, so reserve would take months to dis- though they will wither and for an adult who desires to give good gifts to your presented at Church seats early. cuss them all. I believe die. If God cares so much become Catholic. In the children, how much more Call 385-5154 or visit the most Christians live well about the birds and the beginning of the Rite, the of Nazarene will your Father in heaven office at 200 E. Center Ave. below the level of power grass, how much more does sponsors introduced their LAKE PLACID — The give good gifts to them that accessible to us. He care about you? Verse candidates to the community Lake Placid Church of the ask Him?” Food drive, cookie Philippians 4:19 says, 33 says, “Seek first the of St. James. Following their There are many more Nazarene, 512 W. Interlake swap benefit church “But my God shall supply kingdom of God and His introduction, the candidates promises. Check them out. Blvd., will present “The all of your needs according righteousness; and all these individually accepted the members Seek for them as you would Child” at 6 p.m. Sunday. to His riches in glory by things will be added unto Gospel and each were signed for lost treasure. A relation- This is a documentary that LORIDA — A Food Drive Christ Jesus.” He owns you.” Did you catch the with the Cross (on their fore- ship with God through explores the current state of and Cookie Swap Benefit everything so there is condition? Seek God and head). Finally the candidates Jesus Christ is the best parental rights in America. will be held for Veronica absolutely nothing He can- His righteousness first. were blessed by the parish treasure anyone could have. All are welcome to this free Ellerbee and Cody Johns not do for you. It’s a prom- Then you will have what community. It was with great The closer you are to God, showing released this month. from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. joy that the community ise. You may not get every- you need. the more He blesses your For more information, call 11 at Lorida Church of God accepted the candidates and thing you want, but you Matthew 7:7-11 says, life. It may not be in wealth 659-4541. Prophecy. welcomed them. will have everything you “Ask and ye shall receive; or material possessions. It They are in need of help The community also need. seek and ye shall find; is more likely to be a joyful Griefshare meets at through these tough times declared its commitment to Matthew 6:25-34 tells us knock and it shall be spirit that attracts friends First Presbyterian with medical expenses for assist the candidates to “find not to worry about what we opened unto you: for every- and gives you a peace that surgery they are both about and follow Christ.” Church will eat, or what we will one that asks receives; and passes understanding. to undergo. There will be wear. God takes care of the he that seeks finds; and to The next Rite to be cele- LAKE PLACID — Grief raffle tickets and a silent sparrows and clothes the him that knocks it shall be Aleta Kay can be reached at brated will be the Rite of the Recovery Support Group auction. grass with flowers, even opened. Or what man is [email protected] Elect. “Griefshare” is a weekly A bowl of chili and a seminar and support group drink will be sold for $3. RELIGION NEWS GUIDELINES: The News-Sun publishes religion news on Church of Redeemer for people who are grieving For more information, call Fridays. has big sale the death of someone close Sara Etta Johns at 214-1767, to them. AVON PARK Ð Church of Brenda Manus at 655-4722 The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for publica- Griefshare the Redeemer in Avon Park or Bonnie Boney at 655- tion in the following Friday’s paper. Seminar/Support Group (across from Wells Motors) 0784. Submit items to the News-Sun’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; fax to meets from 9:30-11 a.m. is having a two-for-the- from Dec. 5 through Feb. 28 385-2453; send e-mail to [email protected]; or mail to Lifestyle Editor, price-of-one clothing sale at in the church library of First News-Sun, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870. For information, call the Thrift Store this Presbyterian Church, 118 N. 385-6155, ext. 516. Saturday. Oak Ave. The Thrift Store is open Winter registration is $20 from 8 a.m. to noon (scholarships available). Call Church News Matthew 3:11-12. The church is at 379 S. Saturday. Drop in and check The Men’s Prayer and Commerce Ave. For infor- out the bargains. 699-0132 for more informa- Continued from page 9B Fellowship Breakfast will mation call 385-0752. tion. Child care provided for based on the third chapter of meet at 7:45 a.m. in fellow- Spring Lake church babies and toddlers. Youth ship hall. Youth group meets Spring Lake ministry up to fifth grade. Mark. At the early morning has craft bazaar service, Bob Theil will be Wednesday evening. Presbyterian Church the Worship assistant, Ed On Thursday, the Over SEBRING — Annual Spirit of Life SEBRING — “Finding Mosser will be the Eaters Anonymous will meet Craft Bazaar and Cookie Spiritual Peace” is the title Ministries hosts Communion assistant and in the Educational Building. Walk will be from 8 a.m. to of Sunday morning’s ser- revival the lector will be Joan 2 p.m. Saturday at Spring mon, taken from Matthew Meier. Sebring Church of Lake United Methodist SEBRING — “We’ve Got 3:1-12, given by the Rev. At the mid-morning serv- Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane the Power” is the theme of the Brethren Barbara Laucks. ice, Paul Willcox will be the (off U.S. 98, one-fourth mile the revival from Dec. 5-8, SEBRING — Pastor Keith east of hardware store). with guest speaker Dr. Larry Worship assistant, Sonia Spring Lake United Altman will be the Simmons will be on vaca- The Cookie Walk will fea- Beam Sr. of Augusta, Ga. Communion assistant, Jan tion. The guest preacher will Methodist Church ture home baked cookies Service times are 11 a.m. be the Rev. Wendell Bohrer. Lindahl will be the lector SEBRING Ð Spring Lake (you fill the container with and 7 p.m. Sunday, and 7 At 9 a.m., Sunday school and Nicholas McGinnis will United Methodist Church, the cookies you prefer); p.m. Monday through will be led by the Rev. be the acolyte. 8170 Cozumel Lane, will candy and other sweets; Wednesday. Wendell Bohrer and will The Busy Bodies will have its annual Church baked goods (breads, brown- Expect healings, deliver- meet in the Fidelis Room. meet on Monday at 9 a.m. Bazaar and Cookie Walk ies and more). ance and salvations at Spirit They will be studying “The The Congregational Care from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highway For God.” They NEWS-SUN Committee will meet at 10 Saturday. Breakfast and will also be looking at the a.m., WELCA will meet at 1 lunch will be served. The news is just a click away! Scripture Isaiah 40:1-31. p.m. and Worship & Music The pastor's sermon will www.newssun.com Committee will meet at 3 be “Jesus, God’s Beloved p.m. Tuesday. The Advent Southside Baptist Son.” Holy Communion will Worship Service will begin Church be celebrated. DATES: at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the SEBRING — The church Reader/candlelighter for First Baptist Nomads will meet at Yiannis will host an open house dur- the second Sunday of Advent at 5 p.m. for their monthly Thursday, Dec. 9 ing the Christmas Parade will be Velma Lockett and Church dinner and the evening starting at 7 p.m. In the Jewell Weaver. Friday, Dec. 10 Advent Fragrance Free Sunday morning worship Worship Service will begin Sebring Florida service the Rev. David The Way Church Sunday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. The Joy Gathering Altman will start a meets at 2 p.m. Thursday SEBRING Ð Pastor 7:00 p.m. Christmas series. Marilyn followed by choir practice at Reinhold Buxbaum’s mes- Percy will sing a solo and (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) 3:30 p.m. The Vision Team sage will center on the Helen Wing will play a meeting will be Friday at 2 Second Sunday in Advent. piano solo. Children’s p.m., followed by Bocce Monday will be the Fifth Ball at 7 p.m. in Burke Hall church and a nursery are Evening in Prophecy at Tickets Available on Friday. available. The Awana clubs Homer’s Restaurant at 6:30 will meet at 5:30 p.m. The p.m. with Buxbaum and at Church Office! St. John United pastor will speak on the Pastor Eugene Haas. Christmas series in the The Way Church is at Methodist Church Sunday evening worship 1005 N. Ridgewood Drive. SEBRING — On Sunday service. Stephanie Snyder The church phone is 471- 200 E. Center Ave. morning, the Rev. Ronald De will sing a solo. 6140. The pastor’s cell is Genaro Jr. will begin a new Adult Bible study and 214-6190. For church infor- Sebring sermon series titled “A Life- prayer meeting begins at 7 mation and the pastor’s mes- Giving Christmas.” Sunday’s p.m. Wednesday with Don sages go to www.theway- 385-5154 topic is “Peace” taken from Hall and the study of Elijah. church.org. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, December 3, 2010 Page 11B DIVERSIONS Father’s oddball behavior cries out for treatment Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s father is very odd socially. If there is a line, he will unknowingly cross it. He has no sense of what is appropriate when it comes to personal space, and his only friends are teenagers. His wife and two grown children are constantly upset with his Dear Abby bizarre behavior, but dare repaid for months or even not bring it up with him longer. 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Five years ago, she AP Movie Critic — and yes, the hotly antici- out of four. course you should discuss told me she didn’t want me “Black Swan” is at once pated love scene between the this with your boyfriend. in our bedroom and that gorgeous and gloriously two is indeed hot. ‘Tangled’ To do so would be a kind- she is “off limits.” She nutso, a trippy, twisted fan- But Nina also sees her ness. Whether his father is said she is not interested in tasy that delights and dis- For Walt Disney’s 50th open to therapy is not me “that way” anymore. body transforming, morph- animated feature, the com- turbs in equal measure. ing grotesquely as she finds assured – but if he’s intel- Other than that, we have Darren Aronofsky takes pany went to the well: a ligent, he must be aware a great marriage and we’re both the white and black Grimm fairy tale. They’ve the same stripped-down fas- swans within herself, with that he doesn’t fit in with best friends, but I can’t go cination with, and apprecia- long been in Disney’s his contemporaries, and he on like this. I have sug- the romantic but rough ballet wheelhouse, and here, tion for, the minutiae of costumes from the fashion may accept help if it is gested counseling, but she preparation that he brought “Rapunzel” gets the modern- offered. refuses to go. What do you designers known as Rodarte ization treatment, complete to his Oscar-nominated “The Movie Review almost becoming an exten- think I should do? Wrestler” — the best film of with 3-D rendering, digital Dear Abby: As we head Ð Missing the Kissing sion of her body. Or does animation and a slacker 2008, according to yours ‘Black Swan’ she? By blending realism toward Christmas, would Dear Missing: I think rogue in place of the tradi- you remind people to truly — and applies it to the Rating: R (strong sexual with fantastical elements, you should talk to a coun- tional knight. Most of the please treat others as they, pursuit of a different kind of Aronofsky continuously selor without her. You have content, disturbing violent dependable Disney trappings themselves, would want to artistry: ballet. All the inti- keeps us guessing as to some important decisions are here: crisp animation by be treated? to make about how you mate, behind-the-scenes images, language and what’s actually happening Glen Keane, songs by Alan I work in retail, and it’s will spend the rest of your moments are there, the mat- and what’s a figment of some drug use) Menken, celebrity voice amazing how many cus- life, and it’s a shame your ter-of-fact glimpses of the Nina’s imagination. work. Rapunzel (Mandy tomers are rude. They wife does not want to be a tricks that go into the per- Running time: 110 minutes One thing’s for certain, Moore) and her flip savior don’t acknowledge us, part of the discussion and, formance as well as the toll though: “Black Swan” will Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi) they’ll talk on their cell possibly, reach a compro- this demanding activity takes leave you feeling stunned as state of arrested develop- are flat, but as the manipula- phone throughout transac- mise. But unless both of on the body. you leave the theater. And ment. She’s immensely tal- tive, passive-aggressive tions and become angry at you are happy being room- But then the director humming Tchaikovsky. mixes in a wildly hallucina- ented and dedicated but still Mother Gothel, who locks us if something beyond our mates, the current situation Rapunzel and her 70 feet of tory flair as “Black Swan” a child inside, as evidenced ‘Love & Other Drugs’ control goes wrong. If we is unfair to you. enters darker psychological by the fluffy stuffed bunnies blonde hair away in a tower, were to treat them this territory. Working with his that populate her girly-pink Despite its dramatic pre- Broadway veteran Donna way, they would surely file Dear Abby is written by frequent cinematographer, bedroom, and the way her tenses and far racier sex Murphy is excellent. Dan a complaint against us. Abigail Van Buren, also Matthew Libatique, and mommy still tucks her in at scenes than the typical stu- Fogelman’s script gets the Abby, can you remind known as Jeanne Phillips, and incorporating some dazzling night. dio romance, Jake story out of the tower and folks to remember what was founded by her mother, visual effects, Aronofsky When it comes time to Gyllenhaal and Anne on the road, where the wide- the reason for the season Pauline Phillips. Write Dear spins a nightmare scenario stage a bold, new production Hathaway’s latest is as pre- eyed Rapunzel takes in the is, and to act toward others Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, within a seemingly gentle, of “Swan Lake,” the compa- dictable and sappy as any world, include a tavern full with kindness, patience CA 90069. For an excellent pristine world. The camera ny’s artistic director (a other run-of-the-mill of theatrical thugs and and respect — no matter skeevy and manipulative Hollywood love story. moments of budding what? guide to becoming a better con- swoops and swoons, making versationalist and a more Vincent Cassel) thinks Nina Gyllenhaal and Hathaway, romance. Gamely toting Ð Mindful in Fairbanks us feel as off-kilter as the sociable person, order ‘How to is perfect to play the White who co-starred as an unhap- around her long trail of hair, Dear Mindful: There is film’s tormented heroine. Be Popular.’ Send a business- pily married couple in she uses it inventively, like something about Christmas The visions and dreams soar Swan. But he needs a dancer sized, self-addressed envelope, seriously over-the-top at who also can portray the “Brokeback Mountain,” this an Indiana Jones with a that can turn the most built-in whip. It’s all an plus check or money order for times, but always knowingly fierce sexuality of the Black time play the bumpy angelic individuals into $6 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby so, and with great style; Swan. Enter Lily (Mila romance between a hotshot overt, sometimes grating gremlins. And that “some- attempt for “Disney magic.” – Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box “Black Swan” wallows in its Kunis), a savvy and confi- pharmaceutical salesman and thing” is the pressure to 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054- But while it’s not in the grandiosity, and if you’re dent newcomer who repre- a woman with early onset buy, buy, buy Ð accumulat- 0447. (Postage is included in league of Disney’s best, it’s willing to go along with it, sents Nina’s biggest threat to Parkinson’s disease. Co-writ- ing debt that can’t be the price.) you’ll find yourself wowed getting the lead role. So yes, ten by director Edward still a sturdy, pleasant exe- by one of the best films of the script from Mark Zwick, the screenplay cution by the animation the year. Heyman and Andres Heinz shoves the two together awk- machine, which proves Follow the News-Sun Natalie Portman gives it and John McLaughlin does wardly — and keeps them resilient yet again. PG for online on brief mild violence. 104 her all, physically and men- have its obvious influences coming back together even www.twitter.com/thenewssun tally, in a brave and demand- — “The Red Shoes,” ‘’The more awkwardly — under- minutes. Two and a half ing performance as Nina, a Turning Point” and “All mining the easy, genuine stars out of four. driven New York City balle- About Eve” among them — sense of affection and pas- The New rina who has zero life out- and yet “Black Swan” sion the stars manage. But FAIRMOUNT CINEMA 6 side of dance. Portman had emerges as a fascinating awkwardness seems to have 3750 US 27 N. Sebring studied ballet growing up, entity all its own. been there from the start in Nina snags the part, with adapting Jamie Reidy’s book New Dolby Digital Sound but “Black Swan” required a $ grueling regimen of training Lily as her understudy. The “Hard Sell: The Evolution of All Seats 6.00 for Matinee five hours a day, everyday, two women don’t exactly a Viagra Salesman,” which NOW SHOWING become friends but achieve a for 10 months before pro- was not a romance at all. Friday 11/26 - Thursday 12/16 duction even began. sort of competitive symbio- While Gyllenhaal’s character FASTER R Innocently enduring a sis; the deeper Nina gets into is inspired by Reidy, (The Rock) sheltered existence with her rehearsals, the more she sees Hathaway’s is a complete 2:00 4:30 7:00 9:30 smothering mother, Erica (a Lily in her mind, both as a fabrication — a love interest deeply creepy Barbara frightening force and as the dreamed up so the filmmak- UNSTOPPABLE PG13 Hershey), a former ballet kind of woman she’d like to ers could have a love inter- (Denzel Washington, Rosario Dawson) dancer herself now living be. The fact that Portman est. R for strong sexual con- 2:00 4:30 7:00 9:30 vicariously through her and Kunis resemble each tent, nudity, pervasive lan- MORNING GLORY PG13 daughter, Nina is stuck in a other in features and stature guage and some drug con- (Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford) 2:00 4:30 7:00 9:30 DUE DATE R CBS News overhauls its morning show Robert Downey Jr., Zack Galafinakis) 2:15 4:15 7:15 9:15 By DAVID BAUDER was afoot, although the show had changed its AP Television Writer executive producer within the past year. That FOR COLORED R NEW YORK — CBS News abruptly gave executive, David Friedman, said he believed GIRLS “The Early Show” a complete makeover the new team had the right energy and chem- (Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg) Tuesday, replacing co-hosts Harry Smith and istry to embark on another effort at lifting the 2:00 5:00 8:00 Maggie Rodriguez and installing its current show out of third place in the network morn- RED PG13 Saturday anchor team of Chris Wragge and ing news ratings. (Bruce Willis, John Malkovich) Erica Hill. “It’s less about what we weren’t getting 2:00 4:30 7:00 9:30 The network is also replacing weather fore- and less about a generational change or a dif- OPENING DECEMBER 17TH caster Dave Price with Marysol Castro, for- ferent direction,” Friedman said. “We just lit- HOW DO YOU KNOW merly of ABC’s “Good Morning America” erally think this is the right team going for- weekend edition, and adding Jeff Glor as the ward.” Suick Cinemas regular news reader. “The Early Show” has consistently ranked Information 385-9980 The new team will start Jan. 3. behind the morning champ, NBC’s “Today” There had been little inkling that change show, and ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Office 385-9908 12BPAGE LIVING News-Sun Friday, December 3, 2010

At FamilyFun, toy testing is serious — seriously fun, that is. AGES 8 AND UP We don’t ask our parent and kid testers to take an oath, but if PLASTIC BAG we did, it might go something like this: “We solemnly swear MONSTERS 4M, $9 to thoroughly evaluate each toy, judging it on its value, dura- Coming soon to your bility and fun-ness.” living room: The Creature These 10 toys rose to the top as the year’s very best. And From the Recycling Bin in 3-D! This recycling kit lets kids that, we swear, is the truth. build two marionette monsters by — Disney FamilyFun magazine combining old plastic bags and bottle caps from home with the included card stock punch-outs, beads, pipe cleaners, string, and more. Parents liked that their kids not only created a toy but also wanted to keep playing with it. GLOSSY BANDS Klutz, $20 Everything a kid needs to make a bevy of beautiful bracelets and rings can be found in this kit. Young artists place the clear mat over one of more than two dozen designs, squeeze out col-

orful gel dots, then swirl them AGES 5 AND UP together as shown in the step-by- SQUAP ▼ SING-A-MA-JIGS! step directions. After a day of Diggin Active, $25 Mattel, $13 each drying, the unique fashion state- Playing catch just got a super-fun It’s easy to see and hear why this ment is ready to wear. Additional update, courtesy of this mitt that 9-inch-tall critter, above, is our gel packs sold separately for $13. looks like a cross between a high- No. 1 toy: everyone — from tots PAPER JAMZ DRUMS tech puppet and a trampoline. to teens, even buttoned-up grown- WowWee, $25 Players throw by snapping open ups — fell in love with the cuties the mitt, which flings the ball Not quite ready to have your kids at first sight and sound. Just press across the yard. Catching requires set up a garage band? Would you their hands for one of three snapping the mitt shut around the consider a drum kit with volume modes: harmony (fun when they incoming ball. Tester parents gave control that’s small enough to sing together), chatter (their native a thumbs-up to the clever design jabber), and song (“Home on the stash under the bed? This 11/2- of the mitt, which holds the balls inch-thick, lap-size board con- Range” was a tester fave). With inside when not in use. tains a 10-instrument set kids each squeeze of their plush bel- lies, they open their mouths wide play with their fingers. Included AGES 7 AND UP are three popular songs to rock to to croon a smile-inducing note. as well as a freestyle mode for CREATIONARY Choose from six different cuties. Lego, $35 solo jamming. Guitar and amp AGES 3 TO 8 sold separately for $25 and $15, We featured this game earlier in the respectively. year (April 2010) as one of our IXL family favorites, so we weren’t Fisher-Price, $80 surprised when testers singled It’s compact, acts as a digital read- it out again. One player er, and allows users to upload selects a card, music and embellish personal then photos. Sound like a cool new starts tablet computer? It is — but for build- the preschool set. Testers especial- ing the ly appreciated the sturdy device’s object shown (a notepad, which could be used for shark, a guitar, practicing letters and numbers the Eiffel Tower, with the help of a stylus, and the and so on) from educational games that encourage the more than 300 math, reading, and writing skills. bricks and acces- One game and interactive story- sories, while the book included; additional software others race to guess sold separately for $25. what he’s making. Experienced Lego B. MEOWSIC maniacs may have an B., $30 advantage, but as one This keyboard elicited grins from young player noted, our testers almost as wide as that “Even adults can do it!” of the feline itself. Like many 3 to 8 players. electronic pianos, the toy offers a wide range of musical choices: AGES 5 AND UP beats (blues, samba), instrument HEXBUG NANO sounds (bells, piano), and 27 pre- HABITAT SET set melodies. But it’s the meow Innovation First, $30 feature — which lets kids play whole songs of cat meows — that With 10 easy-to-connect ensures nine lives of playtime. pieces of track, this set lets kids custom-build a AGES 3 TO 6 variety of arenas for the two insectlike micro DANCE STAR MICKEY robots called Hexbugs. Fisher-Price, $70 Switched on, the vibrating When Dance Star Mickey moon- creatures frenetically work walks onto the scene, preschool- their way through the ers can’t help but get up and various hairpin turns shake their tails. Press the foot of and pathways that the 17-inch-tall mouse and he keep them contained walks, talks, moves, and grooves — most of the time! to six different disco, Latin and Additional habitat parts techno tunes. Or squeeze his paw and robots sold separately for a rockin’ game of Mickey says for $10 to $50. or freeze dance.

Forbidden Island Wildlife Care Station #4826 Gamewright, $16, Playmobil, $70, ages 4 to 10 ages 10 and up Imaginext Bigfoot the Monster Hot Wheels R/C Fisher-Price, $100, ages 3 to 8 Stealth Rides Tadpole/Frog Mattel, $25, Folkmanis Puppets, $32, ages 3 to 8 ages 8 and up Color Wonder Story Stampers Windup Workshop Crayola, $15, ages 3 to 6 Robots Creativity for Kids, Slider Rider $15, ages 7 and up Radio Flyer, $60, ages 3 to 5