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By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Man slain, 73 43 [email protected] Complete Forecast LAKE PLACID — “Most people are PAGE 14A surprised there’s archeology in Florida,” cops search Catherine Smith told her audience Online Thursday. for suspect In fact, not only are there thousands of years of history to study, but the By SAMANTHA GHOLAR indigenous people of Florida have con- [email protected] founded scientists and upset long held SEBRING – Just after mid- theories, she said. night Friday morning Sebring Smith is a graduate student at Florida Question: Who will Police Department and EMS Atlantic University and resident at the arrived to a gruesome scene at win the Super Bowl? Lawrence E. Will Museum of the Glades. 755 Lemon Ave. in the She gave a presentation, sponsored by Washington Heights area. the Lake Placid Historical Society and News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Taken from a panel of the ‘We are Here’ historical exhibit at the LP Johnny Theodore Thomas, 33, held at the Woman’s Club, Thursday Historical Society, the map shows the range of the indigenous people of Sebring was found lying on about the Glades Period (500 BC - 1500 who thrived for about 1,500 years where we live now. Lake the ground near the property. AD) indigenous people. Okeechobee is at the bottom, Lake Istokpoga in the middle, Lake The Sebring Police Department Smith said a complex, highly sophisti- Jackson, and surrounding lakes, at the top. press release stated that cated society known as the Belle Glade Ravens “Thomas had what appeared to Culture developed in Central Florida, be a gun shot wound to the populating an area roughly from north of Discover more history face.” 47.2% Avon Park to south of Clewiston, and all By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY The “We Were Here” exhibition EMS was enroute to a nearby around Lake Okeechobee. Because its [email protected] is now open. hospital when Thomas was pro- people lived in harmony with the waters LAKE PLACID — An excellent The exhibit is about pre- nounced deceased. of Central Florida, they are also known opportunity to learn about local Columbian life in Central Florida. SPD began investigations on as the Water People. history exists right now at the Lake It is not elaborate, but thorough. scene and located a witness who Placid Historical Society Depot Eight panels combine to teach the named 19-year-old Dwayne See WATER, page 7A Museum. Alexis Collins as the shooter, 49ers See HISTORY, page 7A according to reports. The sus- pect has prior arrests with the % SPD for misdemeanors and a 52.8 resisting arrest without violence Total votes: 54 charge in 2012. The case is continuing to be Next question: investigated by SPD. An arrest What do you enjoy warrant has been issued for most about the Collins. The suspect had not Super Bowl? been located at the time of press. Make your voice heard at Anyone with any information regarding the case or the where- www.newssun.com abouts of the suspect – Dewayne A. Collins (D.O.B. 3/4/1994) Obituaries – may anonymously contact Andrew Jackson Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1- Age 77, of Sebring 800-226-8477 or text “TIPS196” plus information to John McKeown “CRIMES” (274637). Age 89, of Sebring Information may also be News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY given to Detective Thomas Frederick Wichmann More than two dozen people turned out in Lake Placid to hear a presentation about the area’s early indigenous Jr. people on Thursday. The program was part of a current exhibit at the Historical Society and Memorial Library Gillard at SPD 471-5108 or about the Belle Glades Culture (500 BC-1500 AD). The exhibit is on display through Feb, 18. The library has a Highlands County Sheriff’s Age 62, of Sebring display of books on the subject. Dispatch Center 402-7200. Frances Ziegler Age 96, of Avon Park Obituaries, Page 5A Index Tea, coffee shop opens doors after remodel Arts & Entertainment 6B Chalk Talk 11B By SAMANTHA GHOLAR picture however; Coffee, Tea Using items from her very Classifieds 10A [email protected] and Thee serves as the money own art collection, Jones cre- Crossword Puzzle 13B SEBRING – Anyone look- wheel for the Praz Kidz ated a sort of women’s retreat Dear Abby 13B ing for a spot of tea in the organization run by shop complete with tea, hot meals Editorial & Opinion 4A Sebring area has a newer owner Pamela Kay. and sweet treats. Paintings of Horoscopes 13B establishment to add to their A large portion of the glamorous women, old and places to visit in the funds earned from Coffee, young, hang on the walls Lottery Numbers 2A Heartland. Tea and Thee will go to help throughout the shop. Other Movie Times 13B A revamped and revived fund Kay’s non-profit Praz local artists’ work are also Follow the business, Coffee, Tea and Kidz, which helps local featured and for sale in the Thee, has opened its doors youth discover and get shop. News-Sun on and is looking to bring some- plugged in to the arts and the- “We are celebrating thing special to the ater in the area. women. We welcome men, of Downtown Sebring commu- Coffee, Tea and Thee will course, but this is a place nity. serve as a downtown stable where women can come and www.twitter.com/thenewssun Located just off of the for all those who enjoy light, News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR be comfortable,” Jones said. and Owner and art director of Coffee, Tea and Thee Pamela Kay Circle at 113 W. Center Ave., fun experiences in a relaxed and Phyliss Jones (from left) invite customers to enjoy a “It’s very feminine and very owner Pamela Kay has enlist- setting. The quaint shop is spot of tea, delicious treats and one-of-a-kind art work in art deco.” ed the help of local artist described as “girlie and their newly remodeled shop in Downtown Sebring. The shop serves up light Phyliss Jones to create a womanly” by both Kay and brunch-like options including www.facebook.com/newssun unique shop where customers Jones. around here? Women. Why transforming the establish- homemade soups, salads, can enjoy good company, “I got to thinking about it, not gear it towards women,” ment from a plain shop to its fruit plates and more to go beverages and food. and said what can we do, Jones said. current state, had a wonderful along with their one-of-a- The shop is part of a bigger what do we have the most of Jones, who is credited with time creating the theme. See ART, page 3A 0990994 01007 Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 www.newssun.com Inmate charged with Scott unveils $74.2 billion spending plan arson at HCSO jail By GARY FINEOUT for businesses, including the Associated Press elimination of sales taxes on TALLAHASSEE — Heartland Workforce happy equipment used for manufac- By SAMANTHA GHOLAR people pres- Florida Gov. Rick Scott — turing. [email protected] ent. with Scott’s proposed budget who just two years ago said it “This budget is aimed at SEBRING – The Sebring Edmond was time to slash state spend- Special to the News-Sun essary to help our residents making strategic, targeted Fire Department responded was incarcer- ing and return government to SEBRING – Heartland who are seeking to gain investments to keep our econ- to a call at the Highlands ated at the its “core functions” — is now Workforce Chairman David employment, enter or omy on track and moving,” County Jail Jan. 28 after time of the asking state lawmakers for a Royal and President/CEO advance in the workforce, Scott said. Deputy Todd Muse smelled incident on 6 percent hike in spending. Roger Hood jointly and improve their skills. Scott justified the smoke coming from one of Edmond charges of Scott on Thursday unveiled released the following The increased funding increased spending this com- the center’s posts. firing a mis- a $74.2 billion budget for the statement today in support amount for workforce ini- ing year by noting the “tough Fire personnel discov- sile into a dwelling, crimi- coming year that calls for of Governor Rick Scott’s tiatives might allow us to choices” that the state had ered a “smolder of miscel- nal mischief, possession of higher spending on schools Florida Families First state assist and train even more made when he first came into laneous papers in a pipe a weapon by a convicted and universities, including an budget proposal for 2013- of our residents and provide office in 2011. The state’s that also serves as an air felon and discharging a across-the-board $2,500 pay 2014: them the opportunity to economy has improved since conditioner return” at the firearm from a vehicle. raise for school teachers and “Governor Scott’s obtain the skills they’ll then and state tax collections post inside the jail, accord- The bail for Edmonds has a $1,200 one-time bonus for Florida Families First need to obtain a self-suffi- are beginning to grow again. ing to a news release from been increased to $120,000 state workers. Budget reflects his commit- cient job. The leadership Shortly after he was sworn Sheriff Susan Benton. as a result of the new The Republican governor ment to the state’s work- and staff of Heartland in, Scott had recommended The smoldering fire filled charges added to his record also called for spending more force system, which Workforce looks forward to billions in spending cuts, the post and one cell block. from Monday’s incident. on key environmental pro- includes Workforce Florida, continuing our efforts to including cuts to schools. Due to the amount of smoke “Incidents like this in the grams such as Everglades Inc., the Department of assist job seekers and our “It’s not a budget that dab- in the location, the jail was detention facility are taken restoration and increasing Economic Opportunity, 24 regions employers, to bles,” Scott said two years forced to evacuate 96 very seriously by the money available for school regional workforce boards, ensure our region has a ago when he unveiled his inmates from the area. Sheriff’s Office,” Chief safety programs by 16 per- and nearly 100 One-Stop skilled and talented work- spending recommendations Inmates were taken to a Deputy Mark Schrader said. cent. Career Centers. His pro- force prepared for current at a Central Florida church. non-affected location with- “We credit a quick response But Scott’s third proposed posal helps to ensure that and future employment “It doesn’t offer a little some- in the jail. by the dentition deputies budget was also notable for we have the resources nec- opportunities.” thing for every special inter- HCSO detectives, along and swift and expedient what it did not include: A est or sweeteners for special with the state fire marshal, investigation by sheriff’s recommendation on whether former health care executive freshmen. people.” were called in to investigate detectives, which resulted the state should accept feder- who has been a strong critic His budget calls for spend- On Thursday Scott said: the incident shortly after it in charges against the al aid and expand Medicaid of President Barack Obama’s ing more to promote tourism “Now we have the where- was discovered. Through inmate.” — a key part of the overhaul. Scott last summer and borrowing money in withal to make more invest- the fire investigation, Edmond’s previous Affordable Care Act. had vowed the state would order to pay for improve- ments.” HCSO was able to identify charges and lengthy arrest Instead Scott continued to not expand Medicaid, but he ments to the state’s seaports. State lawmakers will use and charge inmate David report include possession of insist there were too many softened his stance after But Scott did include plen- Scott’s budget recommenda- Louisnel Edmond. narcotics, burglary, aggra- “unanswered questions” Obama’s re-election. ty of cuts in his budget pro- tions as a framework for the Edmond, 22, of 2520 vated assault and petty about how the Medicaid Scott did call for spending posal. final budget they will adopt Hope Circle in Sebring, was theft. expansion would work. If money to offer insurance to He wants to slash pay- later this spring. The initial charged with first degree Edmond will remain in Florida were to expand the part-time employees to avoid ments to hospitals, cut off reaction from top arson. The charge is a first custody at the HCSO Jail. safety-net program, an esti- potential penalties under the some services now offered to Republicans was restrained. degree felony arson to a No further information is mated 900,000 residents Affordable Care Act. His Medicaid patients, and elimi- Rep. Seth McKeel, R- dwelling or building with available at this time. would become eligible for budget also includes spend- nate nearly 4,000 jobs, many Lakeland and House budget coverage. ing on mandatory items of them in the state's prison chief, called Scott’s recom- “Today is not the day for under the health care over- system. He wants to close mendations "thoughtful" but that decision,” said Scott, a haul, including paying pri- eight driver’s licenses then said he was waiting to mary care doctors more. offices, including ones in see if economic forecasts in Immigration bill In other areas, Scott is Gainesville, Lakeland, March continued to show sticking to his position that Sebring and Orlando. growth in state tax collec- university and community During a brief presentation tions. splits GOP on Man kills 2 college tuition should remain to announce his budget One Democrat said that sons, himself at its current levels. He also focused primarily on two Scott was relying on "gim- national-local line wants state legislators to areas: His proposed $1.25 micks" to remake his image freeze tuition for the next billion budget boost for pub- in advance of an expected re- Associated Press four years for incoming lic schools and new tax cuts election campaign in 2014. BOYNTON BEACH — By CHARLES BABINGTON dents a pathway to citizen- Police say a South Florida Associated Press ship is deeply unpopular in man killed two of his chil- WASHINGTON — The many House Republicans’ dren before killing himself. immigration debate is districts. According to Boynton threatening to pit President Barack Obama Beach police, Isidro Zavala KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; social security, above lotto; Republicans who focus wants such a pathway. So killed 12-year-old Eduardo 00027048 mainly on presidential elec- do some prominent GOP Zavala and 11-year-old tions against those who lawmakers. Mario Zavala at their moth- concentrate on congres- Their plans differ on er’s home early Saturday. sional races. when and how citizenship Police found one boy dead Strategists say might occur. Border securi- on a patio. The other was Republicans must soften ty is a big sticking point. Jan. 30 7 9 10 42 45 49 x:3 found dead in the kitchen. their rhetoric about illegal Some GOP strategists Lottery Next jackpot $11 million Police say Zavala was found immigrants if they want to say converting millions of dead in the kitchen of a self- Jan. 26 3 4 5 38 39 41 x:5 win presidential elections. illegal Hispanic residents Center inflicted gunshot wound. Jan. 23 15 21 22 24 39 41 x:2 The fast-growing Hispanic into citizens might produce Police say no abuse or electorate has sided heavily large numbers of new vot- Feb. 1 1 9 15 32 35 Feb. 1 (n) 7873 domestic violence had been with Democrats in recent ers who will lean Jan. 31 3 15 16 29 33 Feb. 1 (d) 0650 reported at the home. The elections. Democratic for years. Jan. 30 12 13 14 27 36 Jan. 31 (n) 0951 couple also has a 19-year-old But granting illegal resi- Jan. 29 2 3 5 17 24 Jan. 31 (d) 0377 son. Feb. 1 4 15 26 40 21 Feb. 1 (n) 359 Jan. 29 3 14 22 39 17 Feb. 1 (d) 406 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Jan. 25 17 23 33 35 2 Jan. 31 (n) 917 Jan. 22 17 19 23 35 21 Jan. 31 (d) 246 Gangitano speaks at organizations about The Church, 3214 Grand Prix Tea Party meeting Muslim Brotherhood, the Drive (behind Sebring Jan. 30 14 16 32 47 52 PB: 16 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings infiltration of radical Islam Walmart) at 1 p.m. All are are twice per day: (d) is the Next jackpot $176 million daytime drawing, (n) is the SEBRING – Roger and the threat of Shariah into welcome. Call President Don Jan. 26 3 22 26 41 49 PB: 18 nighttime drawing. Gangitano will be the guest American society and related Ludwig at 385-6214. Jan. 23 11 12 24 43 45 PB: 9 PB: Power Ball speaker at The Highlands topics. Tea Party meeting at 6 p.m. Community Chorus Tuesday. Hoosier Days plan begins rehearsals Guests may gather at 5 get-together KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; general, below lotto; 00027052 p.m. for a buffet dinner at SEBRING — The Homer’s Smorgasbord before SEBRING — Hoosier Highlands Community the meeting commences. Days in Sebring will host a Chorus will begin rehearsals Gangitano, who is nick- get-together at Homer’s at 7 p.m. Monday for an named “The Bojwon,” after a Smorgasbord (corner of U.S. April concert. The rehearsals genie who 27 and Sebring Parkway will be held at St. John makes things across from Walmart) today. United Methodist Church on happen, is Sign-in is at 11 a.m., with Grand Prix Drive in Sebring DUMMY 2013; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 00026403 retired from a meal at noon. behind Walmart. There are successful no auditions for joining the career in busi- DeMolay serves group, just a love of singing. ness manage- spaghetti lunch All vocal parts are wel- ment and Gangitano comed. The group is con- advertising. New York born SEBRING — The Young ducted by Sue Lewis and and raised, he moved to Men of the DeMolay will accompanied by Emily Melbourne in 1992, where host a spaghetti lunch today Hayner. he lives with his wife, Linda. at the Sebring Masonic The April concert will be They have four grown chil- Lodge, 1809 Home Ave., titled “The British Isles to dren, seven grandchildren, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. America” with many familiar and one great-grandchild. Donation is $7 each. composed and folk songs Gangitano is a well-known The menu includes salad, from both sides of the ocean activist, a chapter leader for spaghetti with meat sauce, to delight every listener. ACT! for America, a mem- garlic bread, dessert and Future newspaper articles ber of The United West, the beverage. Take out is avail- and posters will announce Save America Foundation, able. the necessary information Brevard 9-12 Group, and about the concert. Tickets, as various other local political Stamp Club meets always, will be available organizations. A frequent Monday from chorus members and at guest on radio and Blog TV the door. shows, he is a staunch oppo- SEBRING — The For more immediate infor- nent of the Ground Zero Highlands Stamp Club meets mation, call Sue Lewis at mosque in New York, and the first Monday each month 314-9315. often speaks to groups and at St. John United Methodist Continued on page 5A C M Y K

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Continued from page 1A better decisions when they community company out here realize this world is so much to support this community. kind imported teas. bigger than just where they For us it’s downtown; we “We will be carrying are right now,” Kay said. want to be a good neighbor to Souvia teas. It is an organic, After meeting Jones, Kay those around us. Not that we imported tea and we are one realized that the arts was a don’t welcome people out- of the only shops around to perfect way to reach the chil- side of the downtown area, be carrying this brand. It’s dren and the youth through- we want those that live here really good,” Kay said. out the area. The duo has to know we are here,” Kay Kay explained that her decided to use Coffee, Tea said. entire mission behind the and Thee as a way to touch Coffee, Tea and Thee is shop came to her as she was the lives of women and the currently open from 10 a.m. visiting her granddaughter in youth in the area through a to 2 p.m. Tuesday through the area many years ago. love of the arts. Saturday. The tea shop will After praying for God to “What we need the com- also be open following each show her a purpose, Kay was munity to know is that we are Highlands Little Theatre directed to help children. here. We are open after event. The shop will be avail- “I didn’t have many oppor- Highlands Little Theatre able by reservation for pri- tunities growing up, life was shows are over for little vate parties, meetings, different. It was hard. When I desserts and meetings. We events, birthdays and tea par- came here I saw some of the know that sometimes it ends ties. same issues with these kids late, but we are willing to be For more information con- and I thought we have to here and be open. We want tact Kay at 991-2134. change this ... They make everyone to know we are a

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TODAY’S EDITORIAL Should all AP property owners be treated the same?

n interesting debate was triggered by This is when the debate began. McQuillan had spoken honestly. owner’s responsibility to remain Councilor Brenda Gray was “We vote for variances all the aware of city bills, fees and an absentee landlord during Avon opposed to any forgiveness for time. We’re not making law. I taxes, and when they are due. APark’s regular city council meeting two reasons. “If we start forgiv- have no problem with releasing Ignorance is no excuse. In the Monday. ing liens,” she said, “there’ll be the lien.” He added, “If same way, it is property owners no end to it.” In addition, she (McQuillan) does get compensa- who must keep their contact questioned how fair a forgive- tion (from the property manager) information current, not the city. Norma McQuillan, a well never received any notices. She ness policy could be. we should get our share.” The single exception is if the dressed, late middle aged, white said her property manager As an example, she reminded City Attorney Gerald Buhr city’s billing process has gaps woman and Lakeland resident, defrauded her and had not for- her fellow council members of agreed with Anderson on that resulting in misdirected mailing. appeared before the council ask- warded any city correspondence another case, where Wendall point. “If money is recovered In fact, that is exactly what the ing the city to forgive more than to her. She had been unaware of Williams, a southside owner of from the agent, the city should council decided. Members unan- $5,700 in liens she has accumu- the past-due bill. “I had no way family property, had not be first (during the distribution imously agreed to have city staff lated because of penalty fines of knowing,” McQuillan said. received proper notice of code of the funds).” Otherwise Buhr look into the situation. They will and interest. She owed the city Maria Sutherland told the violations because the paper- had a warning. “You have to wait to find out if the city is to more than $2,200 in garbage council McQuillan paid the work was sent to the wrong treat everyone the same.” blame for the miscommunica- fees for three rental properties: garbage bill in full once she address. We agree with that position. tion before deciding on the prop- 1201, 1203 and 1205 S. Carolina became aware of the problem. “We did not forgive that debt,” As Councilor Gray said, start er action in this particular case. Ave. Sutherland was asking for Gray said. making exceptions and there We agree that was a sensible The city released McQuillan’s direction about what to do. Mayor Sharon Schuler under- will be no end to the requests. and fair decision. lien notices at the meeting. “We’ve never had something like stood both sides of the argu- Then there is the more important It’s too bad it wasn’t made for According to them, the first two this,” she said, adding the coun- ment. She was willing to vote for issue — why should one proper- Williams. liens were sent in 2010; two cil has provided lien forgiveness a discount on the liens, but only ty owner get a break from the That is why property owners other notices were sent in 2011 before in the case of bank fore- if the city was not out the cost of city, and another not? must be treated equally across and 2012. closures. The percentage paid on processing the paperwork. Finally, we have sympathy for the board. McQuillan claimed she had those liens was at 2.5 percent. Garrett Anderson believed McQuillan. It is the property

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2227 U.S. 27 South I love my job as a writer. I Laura’s Sebring, FL 33870 get to sit in a room and make stuff up, and some- Look NEWSROOM times people pay me money Laura Ware to do it. What’s not to like ROMONA WASHINGTON about that? sing their praises, while oth- Publisher/Executive Editor Of course, like anything ers say they don’t deliver as Ext. 515 else, there are some disad- promised. The comments [email protected] vantages to this lovely voca- section had a couple of peo- tion. One of them is that I ple who felt the article was DAN HOEHNE wind up sitting a lot while too negative. One of them Sports Editor I’m spinning my tales. actually blogs about his Ext. 528 According to doctors, too treadmill desk experience at [email protected] much sitting is bad for you. www.treadmilldeskdiary.com. ADVERTISING My scale seems to support I have to admit that I’m their statements, at least somewhat leery of these VICKIE WATSON when it comes to my weight. newfangled gadgets. I have Ext. 518 [email protected] So I have to figure out a way experience with treadmills – to counteract this effect. it’s the piece of equipment I MITCH COLLINS The marketplace has use when I make myself go Ext. 507 caught on to this, and pro- to the YMCA. I’m the gal [email protected] vided a number of solutions who usually has her ear buds to the problem. One is a plugged into her Ipod while BUSINESS OFFICE standing desk, where instead she has a death grip on the JANET EMERSON of sitting down you do your treadmill’s handrails. Ext. 596 work standing up. I have a And that is my top worry. [email protected] number of writer friends that Yes, I know that you go swear by this idea, and I much slower when you are have flirted with it from on a treadmill desk. I’m still time to time. The fact that not certain I could walk on TODAY’S LETTERS long periods of standing the thing without holding on results in incredible pain in to something. If I’m holding County is not for a for small business small and not just here but wherever he Highlands County has my feet keeps this idea just on to something, then I can’t select few large. It might even help the is ... in Texas, Indiana, Ohio, been looking for people to an idea. be typing or moving my slow housing market, and Geogia and most of all come here. Well this is one Then there’s what is mouse. This defeats the Editor: we all know that is a for sure Florida and Highlands very good idea to bring a lot called an “active worksta- whole purpose of the con- I read a letter to the editor need. Not only that, it can County. And trust me, all of people here and if you tion.” One version of this is traption. today, Friday, 02-01-2013, possibly create new business who know and meet him are know “mudders,” you are a treadmill desk, which Cycling might work, but from a woman about how for the county. the better for it. talking a family event as gives one the opportunity to I’ve tried reading and the chance we, the old me If you read her letter she He and his partners will well. walk and surf the Net at the cycling and find myself (69), can have a place here has it that the county is just be doing a great thing for the I hope that the commis- same time. For someone often distracted by the move- in Highlands County to go for the very few and we have old and young and in sion will approve this for the who’s really into fitness and ment of my legs and the to for a week or weekend no right to share in all the between by building The good of all Highlands peo- using their laptop, this resulting knee pain. It seems day of activities. The owners county has to offer. She used Swamp Hammock. Many ple and not just one or two appears to be a match made to me that you need to have will have something for the words “stupid,” “igno- many people will they serve, families that, in my opinion, in Heaven. some coordination to pull everyone and Highlands rant,” “integrity.” Well I and many will have some are selfish. I promise I will But, according to an arti- that off, something I am not needs that. Not only people would like to touch on one good restricted enjoyment be at that meeting to stand cle at www.market blessed with a lot of. from the county will enjoy word for her - “selfish”. right here in Highlands for the people and the coun- watch.com, using a treadmill Then there’s the big rub- this, but people from all over She mentioned Gabe County. It will keep people ty. A yes vote for me and my desk is not all sunshine and ber ball. While I’d love to Florida and even out of White, that he has no con- off the streets, will have family that will come from cupcakes. Reporter Jen strengthen my abs, I’m not state. cern for the county. If you people that share the same as far away as Ohio and Wieczner cites a 2011 Mayo sure I have the balance to This will create jobs, know Gabe and his family things in a managed sports Indiana. Thank you for let- Clinic study that shows pull this one off. I’d proba- money, an opportunity for you have to know what he complex and that is what it ting me tell our side of this medical transcriptionists bly spend a lot of time on people to see our county, has given back to the people is, a sports complex. issue, and to Gabe White speed and accuracy suffering the floor, where it would be spend much needed monies and his family, thank you for while walking and typing. very hard to type from. all you do here. God bless Then again, the study only So I don’t think I’m you all. involved 11 transcriptionists investing in any of these Clarence F. Neeley so it’s possible they found gadgets any time soon. Lake Placid the most uncoordinated of Instead, I am going to try to the lot. find a way to exercise apart Bouquet If the treadmill isn’t to from my writing. Maybe I’ll Moose Riders have your liking, they make get to the Y today. Save a machines that let you cycle good Tribute Ride the pounds away. Or, you Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- can strengthen your abs by dent. She can be contacted by e- Editor: sitting on (I am not kidding) mail at bookwormlady@embarq- The Moose Riders of a giant rubber ball while mail.com Visit her website at Sebring Lodge 2259 want to working on your computer. www.laurahware.com. Guest thank everyone who took According to the article, columns are the opinion of the part in the First Annual the jury is out on how effec- writer, not necessarily those of Tribute Ride on Jan. 27 that tive these devices are. Some the staff of the News-Sun. was held in memory of Fry Cooper and Larry Meloche. The ride, joined by approxi- Letters policy mately 70 bikes and vehi- cles, and the fundraiser were Make sure to sign your letter and include your address and a huge success. phone number. Anonymous letters will be automatically rejected. A special thank you to the Please keep your letters to a maximum of 400 words. We have Okeechobee Moose Lodge to make room for everybody. Letters of local concern take priori- 1753 for hosting us, to the ty. Redneck Joe Band and to all Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870; of the volunteers. drop it off at the same address; fax 385-1954; or e-mail [email protected]. 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 Page 5A COMMUNITY BRIEFS Florida Legislature puts salaries online Continued from page 2A Events planned at lodges, posts Associated Press Florida House and Florida Senate qui- comes nearly two years after Gov. Rick Ohio Snowbirds TALLAHASSEE — Floridians will etly this week added links on legisla- Scott posted salaries of most state LAKE PLACID finally get a chance on their own to tive websites that allow people to look workers. Scott eventually posted the Reunion is Monday The Veterans of Foreign find out how much people are getting up legislative employee salaries. The salaries of professors and other univer- Wars Post 3880 will host a paid to work for the Florida two chambers are also posting copies sity employees even though it drew the SEBRING — Current and Super Bowl party at 5 p.m. Legislature. of contracts. ire of some of those working for the former residents of today. The Men’s Auxiliary The two Republican leaders of the The move to post the information schools. Washington County, Ohio meets at 7 p.m. Thursday. will meet for a luncheon at Music by Steve Baker on 11 a.m. Monday at Homer’s Friday; call for time. Restaurant, 1000 Sebring OBITUARIES Breakfast served from 8-11 Square. a.m. Saturday. Horse races ANDREW JACKSON Republican State tries. thank everyone there for For more information, call at 5:30 p.m. For details, call Andrew Betts Committeeman, 1980 -1996. John and his family lived their kindness and the excel- Betty Hurte at 452-0364. 699-5444. Jackson of Some of his community in Marietta, Ohio from lent care that he received Sebring Village hosts The American Legion Post Sebring, Fla., age activities in public service 1962-1972 and he enjoyed while there. As per Fred’s 25 will host Bob Rebmann’s 77, passed on include past President golfing with many friends at request there will be no musical event Super Bowl party at 6:30 Jan. 29, 2013 at Shands at Highlands County the Marietta Country Club. services. He donated his p.m. today. Chrissy provides University of Florida in Cattlemen’s Association, John is survived by his body to science in hopes that SEBRING — Sebring music from 5-8 p.m. Gainesville. Andy was born board of directors Lake son, John McKeown Jr., his it will help with a cure and Village presents Todd Allen S.O.N.’s meet at 6:30 p.m. in Sebring, Fla. on Jan. 6, Placid and Sebring cham- wife Terri and his grandson better understanding of mul- Heredeen and his “Follow Monday. Clayton provides 1936 at Dr. Weems Hospital. bers of commerce, founding Johnnie, of Hilliard, Ohio; tiple sclerosis, the disease That Dream” Band at 7:30 music from 5-8 p.m. He is preceded in death by member of Highlands and he is survived by his that eventually took his life. p.m. Monday. Thursday. Music by Larry his parents, Nathaniel Burke County Lay Education daughter, Pat, and his son- Todd Heredeen performs Musgrave from 6:30-9:30 Jackson and Ruby Ione Committee, coached youth in-law, Ray Napper, of FRANCES M. ZIEGLER rock and roll and country. p.m. Friday. Car show from Rivers Jackson. baseball, Lake Placid Sebring, Fla. Frances M. Ziegler, 96, of He will take residents on a 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Andy is survived by his Jaycees, and lifelong mem- John loved the staff from Avon Park passed away Feb. musical journey through the Saturday. Registration fee is loving wife, Ida Dorman ber First Baptist Church, Good Shepherd Hospice 1, 2013 at Good Shepherd in life and times of Elvis, and $5. Awards will go to the top Jackson; sons, Nathaniel Sebring, Fla. who sang hymns with him as Sebring. Frances was pre- will also pay tribute to Roy 10 cars, judging on body Burke Jackson, and wife In lieu of flowers, contri- they helped him with his ceded in death by her par- Orbison, Johnny Cash and and paint-interior and trunk; Diana, of Alamogordo, butions may be made to FBC care. He also dearly loved ents, Louis and Anne Buddy Holly. To close out engine compartment-wheels; N.M., and Randall Kevin Capital Improvement Fund Juanita Folsom; she not only Weinzirl, of Herrid, S.D. the show he is sure to per- and tires and overall appear- Jackson and Carolyn of or Music Fund, 200 E. was his barber but she was Frances moved to Florida in form his powerful, heart-stir- ance. Door prizes for Mineola, Texas; daughters, Center Ave., Sebring, FL his favorite preacher who 1929 with her parents and ring number one independent entrants. Bburgers, hotdogs, Crystal Leigh Jackson of 33870, or Youth Baseball of prayed with him in his last six other children. hit, “My Name Is America.” fries and drinks, plus 50/50 Gainesville, Fla., and Amber Sebring, Inc. , PO Box 1178, hour. She is survived by her It is passionate, pointed and drawing. Proceeds will bene- Lynn Jackson of Deland, Sebring, FL 33871. John always had a smile son, Robert, of Avon Park patriotic and will move fit disabled veterans. Fla.; sisters, Sarah Virginia A memorial service was and a good sense of humor. along with other family everyone in the audience. Karaoke with Don from 6-9 (Jackson) Thomas and held Saturday at First A service to celebrate his members and friends. Tickets are $10. For more p.m. For details, call 465- brother-in-law, Dr. Gerald Baptist Church Sebring, 200 life will be held at a later Special thanks to all the information, call 273-0875 0975. Monroe Thomas of Athens, E. Center Ave., Sebring, FL date. In lieu of flowers and caregivers, Florida Hospital or 386-0045. Ga., and their children, 33870. Morris Funeral cards, please send donations Heartland, Florida Hospital VFW plans Valentine SEBRING Gerald M. Thomas and wife, Chapel. www.morrisfuner- to Good Shepherd Hospice Home Health Care, Good The Sebring Moose Lodge Gail; Dr. Stuart J. Thomas alchapel.com Bud and Donna Somers Shepherd Hospice, Sylvia bachelor auction 2259 will host a Super Bowl and wife, Sharon; Sue Hospice House, 1110 Yon and Polly Riddell. A party Sunday with kick off Thomas Townsend and hus- JOHN McKEOWN Hammock Road, Sebring, graveside service will be SEBRING — The VFW at 6:30 p.m. Women of the band, Whit; sister, Patricia John C. FL 33870. held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 4300 Ladies Auxiliary are Moose meet at 7 p.m. Ione (Jackson) Lukens and McKeown (Pop) 2013 at 2 p.m. at Lakeland pulling out all plugs this Monday with Dr. Joni Jones, brother-in-law, Samuel, and was born Dec. FREDERICK Memorial Gardens where Valentine Day with a guest speaker. Music by their children, Pricilla 21, 1923 in WICHMANN, JR. she will be laid to rest Valentine Swiss Steak Frank E. on Wednesday; call Lukens; Carol Lukens Philadelphia, Pa. to Jessie Frederick D. Wichmann alongside her parents. Dinner Dance, bachelor auc- for time. Moose Riders’ fish McFadden and husband Hill McKeown and Charles Jr., 62, of Sebring, Fla., died Stephenson-Nelson Funeral tion, music by Gary Oliver, fry from 5-7 p.m. Thursday; James, and Mark Lukens McKeown. John left his on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at Home redoing of vows – both wed- members and guests wel- and wife Pat; sister-in-law earthly body Jan 22, 2013. Florida Hospital in Sebring. Avon Park, Fla. 33825 ding and commitment, and come. Karaoke from 6-9 Evelyn Sapp and husband John served as a staff ser- Born Aug. 3, 1950 in Irving, www.stephensonnelsonfh.com door prizes. p.m. Music by Sho Nuff Gerald “Gator”, Palmdale, geant with the 629th N.J., he moved to Miami For the woman who does- Country on Friday; call for Fla.; brother-in-law, Dr. Engineers in World War II. with his parents when he n’t have a date for the dinner time. District meeting in John Dorman and wife He fought battles and cam- was 6 years old. Fred moved dance there will be a great Wauchula at 1 p.m. Barbara, Gainesville, Fla.; paigns at Normandy, to Sebring in 1984 and chance Tuesday prior to the Saturday. Music by Gary brother-in-law Charles Northern France, Rhineland, opened a golf shop. As a fabulous entertainment of and Shirley from 6-10 p.m. Dorman and wife Kim, Ardennes and Central PGA pro, he eventually went CENTRAL FLORIDA Franke. They will hold a For details, call 655-3920. Sebring, Fla.; and many Europe, digging up land- to work at Pinecrest Golf CASKET STORE &; charity, fun-filled bachelor The Sebring Recreation nieces and nephews. mines in the morning and Course as an assistant pro, 1.736"; 6"; Black; obit auction. All proceeds will go Club, 333 Pomegranate Ave., He was a graduate of staging tank ambushes later but had to leave when he page; 00027221 to veterans’ needs and you will host Shuffleboard Sebring High School in in the day. His only com- could no longer play golf, will have a great time. The Scrambles at 1:15 p.m. 1954 and a graduate of the ment about those type of because of the debilitating auction takes place at 4:30 Monday. Carry-in dinner at University of Florida with a tasks, “I didn’t like that condition of multiple sclero- p.m. at the Post home on 6 p.m. Membership meeting bachelor’s degree in much.” sis. Lake Jackson. The ladies are at 7 p.m. County Economics and Juris Law. John came home from the He was preceded in death hoping that all the veterans Shuffleboard Tournament at He was admitted to the war and fell in love with the by is father, Fritz D. organizations will pull 9 a.m. Tuesday in Avon Florida Bar in 1964, and woman of his dreams. He Wichmann, and mother, together and take up a col- Park. Shuffleboard League practiced law in Highlands was married to Ellen Jane Mary Jane Austin lection to bid on their Post at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. County for nearly 50 years. (Pat) Patterson on June 30, Wichmann. He is survived bachelor. Shuffleboard While attending the 1951 and they remained by two sisters, Jean The dinner dance will be Tournament/All University of Florida, Andy together until her death in Chitwood of Texas and on Valentine’s Day at 5 p.m. Amateurs/Draw Doubles in played baseball for the 2008. John never remarried Anita Krohmer of Ohio; two Thursday, Feb. 14. Cost is Avon Park at 9 a.m. Gators and served two terms and continued to miss her cousins, Pam Brown of $14 a couple for Swiss steak, Thursday. Mini Shuffleboard as president of his fraternity, every day until his death. Ohio, and his very special mashed potatoes, salad and Tournament at 1:15 p.m. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. John went to college at cousin, Kristine Dunham of strawberry dessert. Tickets Friday. Ice Cream Andy proudly served in night and worked during the Winter Haven, Fla. Fred are on sale now and only Shuffleboard Tournament at the United States Army day until he obtained his became very close to Kris 100 will be sold. Single tick- 1:15 p.m. Saturday. For including service at the degree and became a the last year of his life, as ets are $7. information, call 385-2966. Pentagon and in the Far East mechanical engineer. John they shared many childhood The ladies also have a The Sebring Elks Lodge theatre stationed at Camp worked for several compa- memories and secrets from beautiful patriotic child’s 1529 will host its monthly Zama, Japan, and a member nies during a stellar business their past. rocker and basket full of golf at 8 a.m. Monday at of the U.S. Far East Champs career spanning more than He resided at The Palms patriotic goodies, Valentine Golf Hammock. Board meet- Baseball Team. five decades in many coun- of Sebring and we wish to candy and flowers for $2 a ing at 7 p.m. Wacky Andy was the first elected chance and you don’t have to In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to support Hospice care. Wednesday from 5-6:30 Republican in Highlands be present to win. Just stop p.m., meal $6.50. Dance to County serving as county by and get your ticket early music by Allen from 4:30- commissioner, District 4, DAILY COMMERCIAL; 3.639"; 1"; Black; corner- as only 100 will be sold. 7:30 p.m., (cost to dance later serving District 3. He stone hospice; 00027273 For the real romantic if only is $3). Lodge meets at served as Highlands County No. 5019096 you would like to redo your 888-728-6234 Cornerstonehospice.org 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday buf- wedding vows or as a couple fet from 5-6:30 p.m. for $12. your commitment vows you Dance to music by Don and can sign up to do that also at Allen from 4:30-9:30 p.m. the Post on Valentine Day. for $3. For details, call 471- The ceremony will take Stephenson Nelson ****; 7.444"; 5"; Black; vets ad; 00027275 3557. place on the beautiful deck AMVETS Post 21, 2027 under the Tiki Hut overlook- U.S. 27 S., will have karaoke ing Lake Jackson before the with Bil-Di from 6-9 p.m. sun sets. Saturday. Pizza will be avail- able. C M Y K

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News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Mason Messer, 2, catches a ride with his grandma Kathy Gavin, while walking his new dog ‘Red,’ on Saturday morn- News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS ing during the Lake Placid Country Fair. The Lake Placid Country Fair attracted a large crowd Saturday at Devane Park. Crafts, clowns, poppies and blue skies greet Country Fair guests

News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Miss Bunnie the clown hands out goodies to Ashton Keim, 5, and his big sister Akira, 6, Frank Allen from American Legion Post 25 accepts donations for red poppies Saturday to while their dad Ace watches. help raise money for the ladies auxiliary.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 Page 7A Water People were inventive, adaptive History on display

Continued from page 1A Central Florida. Continued from page 1A ing historical exhibit. The Many people, Smith said, think of the first was by the People of the water basic geography, social mounds as primitive because they were Smithsonian Museum at structure, and origins of a Smith put their story into a geo- constructed out of local muck and soil. Highlands Art League’s civilization known as the graphical context. “But these mounds were massive — Museum of the Arts in Belle Glade Culture (500 At the time Spanish explorers first huge,” she said. From the remains it is Sebring. BC- 1500 AD). The people arrived in Florida, she said, there was estimated many had walls 20 feet high. In each case, the county lived around Lake more water than land. Lakes and rivers Building them required a large work- was one of the few sites Okeechobee, Lake mostly drained south into the force and tons of material. selected for tour because of Istokpoga and what is now Everglades creating wet lands and “To even have the idea to build some- its central location and Lake Jackson. swamps that blended into bays, rivers thing up, in such a flat land, took imag- infrastructure. The exhibit also explains and lakes. ination,” Smith said. “It took a design The exhibit will at the about the culture’s tools Lake Istokpoga was much larger — plan and math to create their mounds Depot Museum through and art, and what the peo- today’s caladium fields well under water and community centers,” adding it also Feb. 18. Two panels are at ple ate and where they — and part of a well traveled water required coordinated team work. We the Memorial Library. went. route to Lake Okeechobee, which was know this because all the remains have The library is putting Sponsored by the also much bigger. Long gone rivers cre- the same layout, careful workmanship together a special display Lawrence E. Will Museum ated significant flow through the lakes. and balanced portions, she said. of books on the subject. of the Glades in Belle Travelers could go in any direction, The Water People were practical, The museum has a special Glade, and funded by the which was convenient for locals, but Smith said. Early on they recognized display of artifacts and Florida Bureau of Historic confusing to strangers. their central location allowed control of tools from roughly around News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER Preservation as a Viva TUFFLEY the water traffic, and so to demands of the period. Florida 500 exhibition, this Spanish explorers go in Early Europeans were confounded by tribute. Call the LP Depot Florida’s terrain. There was more water is the second time in two Museum at 465-1771 for circles than land, making mapping difficult. months Highlands County Blood flowed in the water more information. Note the marked mountains which was chosen to host a travel- The terrain was hot, harsh and flat, don’t exist, and no sign of Lake Smith said the Belle Glade Culture flat, flat. Stretches of saw grass, palmet- Okeechobee, which does. was not laid back and passive. Evidence to palms, cypress swamps and wet suggests it was just the opposite — prairies went on to the horizon, broken stone. The Water People were resource- aggressive and territorial. Buy tickets for ‘Honor Flight’ only by occasional hammocks of live ful, because they had to be.” For example, when the Spanish came oak or pine. SEBRING — Al minimum of 74 tickets have ashore, indigenous people on the coast The first Spaniards found themselves Douchette wants to bring a to be reserved in order to Upsetting scientific theories — who were themselves fierce — overwhelmed in the beginning. Not only documentary to town for have a showing. The quota warned the Europeans not to go into the were conditions hard, but finding their Smith explained how The Belle one showing. Called must be reached by mid- interior. Worse people live there, they way and creating maps were almost Glades Culture has revolutionized “Honor Flight” it is about night Feb. 11th. warned. Don’t go near the lake, bad impossible. The vast expanses of water scholarly thinking. For decades scien- four World War II veterans Douchette said 62 tickets things happen there. People who go, the and saw grass confused them. They kept tists believed it was the development of and the Mid-Western com- have been reserved. All it Spanish were told, do not came back. going in circles and getting lost. agriculture that allowed societies to munity that came together takes is another 12 tickets. Smith said skulls recovered in the “It was almost impossible to figure advance. and sent them to They cost $11. Call 385- area show the kind of damage that is where you were in Florida,” Smith told She said. “We know that’s not true, Washington D.C. to visit 4404 or visit honorflight- caused by jamming a severed head on a the audience. “It was hard to get to the because of what happened in Florida. the WWII Memorial. A themovie.com. stick. She said it is highly likely these interior.” There had to have been more going on.” skulls were stuck on poles as a warning That is if you were a European. The fact that communities in Florida for strangers. The Water People, having settled in — which were hunter-gathers exclusive- As it turned out, the Spanish got their the Lake Okeechobee basin thousands ly – not only thrived, but became master bearings and proceeded to spread dis- MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; after of years earlier, had no such difficulty. engineers with power over others, upsets ease and wreck havoc. By the time the care, rhp, top; 00027030 Not only did they navigate the area with that long held idea. A new hypothesis, British gained control of the peninsula ease, they improved it and adapted it to Smith explained, suggests that instead in 1763 the last of the Water People in their use, building a network of canals of agriculture, settling in one place with the Okeechobee area were fleeing to and slews connected into a widespread a stable food supply may be what makes Key West and from there to Cuba. water borne network, “like Venice, but it possible for a society to advance. The Belle Glade Culture was gone. on a bigger scale,” Smith said. In any case, Smith said the Water For years the land remained empty of “While Europeans struggled, the People were inventive, creatively adapt- people, until Creeks, escaping the indigenous people took a tough environ- ing local resources. increasingly crowded and hostile states ment and mastered it,” she added. They were fine engineers, Smith of Alabama and Georgia, began their “That’s pretty impressive, because it added, pointing to the extended net- migration into Florida, leading to the was not an easy place to live. They works of canals. Even more impressive, rise of the Seminole and Miccosukee couldn’t grow crops because the sand she said, are the many burial and habita- nations. had no nutrients. They had no rock or tion mounds scattered throughout

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Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 www.newssun.com BUSINESS Must-have Healthy Living gets new owner

Special to the News-Sun insurance plans AVON PARK – Linda Dostal, a resident of Avon Park who moved here from Many can’t even get a driver’s Coldwater, Mich., has pur- people license without demonstrat- chased Healthy Living. adopt a ing proof of insurance. Although the name has “penny Consider these coverage officially changed to wise, options: Healthy Living and More pound - “Liability” pays if you LLC, she is thrilled in foolish” cause an accident that assuming the reins as of Jan. mentality injures others or damages 1 of a company with a wide when it their car or property. range of health related prod- comes to - “Uninsured motorist” Personal ucts. Betty Wells continues buying pays for damage caused to Finance to manage the store, and the insurance. you or your car by an unin- staff remains of Mary Ellen When try- Jason sured motorist. Drawdy, Mary Morrison, ing to Alderman - “Collision” pays for Judy Wright and Brian lower expenses, some will damage to your car resulting VanMiddlesworth. drop or reduce needed cover- from a collision and “com- Courtesy photo The store was first estab- The staff at Healthy Living And More LLC continue on with the new owner. age, gambling that they prehensive” pays for damage lished on Main Street in won’t become seriously ill, caused by things like theft, about 1992 under the name suffer a car accident or fall vandalism and fire. However, of service with Healthy est quality available and are LLC also carries some inter- of Gereco Health Foods. victim to a fire or other they only pay up to the actu- Living through all of the designed for babies up esting and unique items such David and Gail Estes bought catastrophe. But all it takes al cash value (ACV) minus changes. “Times have through 90-plus year old as the Himalayan Salt the store in 1994, changing is one serious uncovered (or deductibles. Because the changed and today Healthy clientele.” Lamps and Spa Diffusers. the name to Healthy Living under-covered) incident to ACV for older cars is low, Living and More LLC offers Healthy Living and More These diffusers produce and relocated it to Highlands potentially wipe you out repairs often cost more than a very large selection of even offers a section devoted steam, which is mixed with Plaza. Joyce Reels bought financially. the car is worth. some of the highest quality to the health of a pet. a few drops of “essential the store two years later and Here are insurance poli- - Common ways to lower products in the business.” There will be beneficial oils” of your choice. in 2006 she sold it to Jim cies no household should be premiums include: Raising The products include changes for customers and Healthy Living and More Platt. without: deductibles; discounts for wheat and gluten free items; employees throughout the is at 1016 U.S. 27 South in All of the other stores in Medical. This is the most good drivers, exceeding age a large bulk food, herb and year, said Dostal. Healthy Avon Park, just north of the Highlands Plaza have come critical – and unfortunately, 55 or installing security sys- spice section; health bars; Living’s goal is to not just new Save-A-Lot site. 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Heartland Workforce welcomes new executive board members

Special to the News-Sun 23, Highlands County SEBRING – With the Commissioner Jack Richie recent end of tenure for was elected to serve as the Hardee County executive board chair and Commissioner Dale Johnson chief elected official, replac- and DeSoto County ing Johnson, with Selph Commissioner Ronald selected as the vice-chair, Neads, the Hardee and replacing Neads. DeSoto boards of county On behalf of the entire commissioners have appoint- board and staff, Heartland ed Commissioner Mike Workforce President/CEO Thompson and Roger Hood congratulates Commissioner James Selph, Richie and welcomes the new respectively, to replace the elected officials. Hood looks two outgoing commissioners forward to a continuation of and serve as the local elected the close working relation- official representatives on the ship and partnership with the Heartland Workforce three commissioners in the Executive Board. ongoing efforts to enhance At the joint meeting of the workforce development and Heartland Workforce economic viability in the tri- Executive Board and the county region. Board of Directors on Jan. C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 Page 9A BUSINESS Title sponsor for Idol SafeStaff Foodhandler program offered again

Special to the News-Sun program of the Department advance but a substitution of AVON PARK – Since the of Business and another person can be made. SafeStaff Foodhandler Professional Regulation. Checks can be made payable Certificate Program offered The class will cover the six to Ridge Area Arc and in January filled quickly, mandated key food safety mailed to 120 W. College another class will be offered principles: 1. ensuring prop- Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825 from 5:30-8 p.m. er personal hygiene; 2. pre- or stop by the Arc adminis- Wednesday, Feb. 27 at venting cross-contamina- tration office on College Ridge Area Arc. tion; 3. controlling time and Drive to make a Anyone in the food serv- temperature when handling payment. When submitting ice industry or those who food; 4. proper cleaning and payment, include your are interested in working in sanitizing; 5. the causes and name, birthdate, address and the field and want to obtain effects of major foodborne phone number. For more a certificate can enroll in illnesses; and 6. ensuring details or to verify there is this class being taught by a proper vermin control. still an opening, call 452- Certified Professional Food A study guide will be pro- 1295, ext. 124. Courtesy photo Manager. Florida law vided and given to each stu- The class will be taught in Diana Walker (from left) accepts a check from Agero Employee Relations Manager Ken requires that all food service Danielson and Cheryl Sharp, senior recruiter and community relations. Agero is the title dent. A certificate and an Ridge Area Arc’s training employees be trained in an sponsor for Heartland Idol. original wallet card will also room at the workcenter, 120 approved food safety pro- be presented to the students W. College Drive. Students gram. A public food service at the end of the class that must show up promptly at establishment has 60 days will be valid for three years. 5:30 p.m. Taxes are theme for Feb. 12 at from the date of hire to train Students only need to bring The Foodhandler Training their employees with a to class a No. 2 pencil and a Program is a new service Small Business Development Center Florida approved food safe- picture ID. being provided to the com- ty training program. This Cost is $15 per student munity by Ridge Area Arc. includes all Special to the News-Sun through a live link to the entrepreneur who will be and must be paid in advance Arc is a local non-profit employees responsible AVON PARK – Taxes - Tampa classroom. Certified paying people to work in his by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. charitable organization that for food storage, prepara- business and employer - will Public Adminisrator Pearl or her business. 13. The maximum class size offers training and educa- tion, display or any service be the topic of discussions Para and Certified Business By the end of this course, is 30 students. There will be tion to individuals with dis- of food and beverages. Feb. 12 during two work- Advisor David Noel will be you will recognize the differ- no refunds for students not abilities. The Foodhandler The SafeStaff shops planned by the Small the local speakers. The work- ence between employees and attending the class since program is open to all indi- Foodhandler Training Business Development shop will be held in SFSC independent books have to be ordered in viduals. Program is the contracted Center@USF at the South Building T, Room T24. The contractors, understand Florida State College fee is $10. employer responsibilities Highlands campus. To register call SFSC at related to taxes, filing, and A live webinar will be held 784-7405 and refer to CRN IRS and Florida require- from 9 a.m. to noon to look at 21489. ments, be able to comply Florida Ponzi schemer’s wife to plead guilty Basic Business Taxes. A second workshop - with IRS payroll tax deposit There’s no way to get around Employer Taxes - is slated for and reporting requirements Associated Press court. Her attorney previ- tially repay wronged it – every business must 1-4 p.m. in the same location. for employees and independ- FORT LAUDERDALE — ously said she would take investors. report taxes. But how you Navigating tax issues ent contractors and have The wife of convicted Ponzi full responsibility. Kim Rothstein and four pay your taxes all depends on around hiring workers can be greater confidence in manag- schemer Scott Rothstein is Scott Rothstein is serving others were charged with the type of business you challenging. Prepared by the ing the tax requirements. scheduled to plead guilty to a 50-year prison sentence illegally concealing and have. IRS, this class can help Para is the speaker. The fee concealing more than $1 for operating a $1.2 billion selling some valuable This class will explore the determine whether workers is $25. million in jewelry from fed- Ponzi scheme that involved pieces, including a 12-carat taxation process and filing are employees or independ- To register call 784-7405 eral investigators. investments in fake legal yellow diamond ring. requirements for sole propri- ent contractors as well as and refer to CRN 21490. Court records show 38- settlements. The hidden Lawyer Scott Saidel plead- etorships, partnerships and guide you through the tax For more information, con- year-old Kim Rothstein will jewelry was among the ed guilty earlier this week corporations. requirements for each. tact Noel at 784-7378 or enter the guilty plea Friday assets investigators sought for his role and faces sen- This class will be offered This class is a must for any email [email protected]. in Fort Lauderdale federal to seize and auction to par- tencing June 7.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Legals Legals Legals Legals 1050 1050 1050 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 1050 CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO.: 2010-CA-001107 CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000111 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Bank of America, N.A. Bank of America, National Association, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Plaintiff, Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION vs. Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000016 CASE NO.: 2011-CA-000896 CASE NO.: 2011-CA-000715 Evelyne Alcindor a/k/a Evelyne Alcinador. Servicing, LP CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000064 PNC Bank, National Association, Successor by PHH Mortgage Corporation Nationstar Mortgage LLC Defendant(s). Plaintiff, DIVISION: Merger to National City Bank Successor by Plaintiff, Plaintiff, NOTICE OF SALE vs. PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Merger to National City Mortgage Company vs. vs. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- Ryan Keith Logston and Courtney L. Logston, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Ingrid M. Clark and Dawn M. Marple Thomas A. Haroian and Roberta C. Haroian, Hus- der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Janu- Husband and Wife; Mortgage Electronic vs. vs. Defendant(s). band and Wife; Golf Hammock Owners Associa- ary 10, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for JOSE G. ZEPEDA, et al, DIMITRIOS LINARDATOS; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN NOTICE OF SALE tion, Inc.; CitiBank, N.A. 2010-CA-001107 of the Circuit Court of the 10th Countrywide Bank, N.A. Defendant(s). POSSESSION #1 AS TO UNIT #1; IF LIVING, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- Defendant(s). Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Janu- NOTICE OF SALE ida, wherein Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff and NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE ABOVE ary 10, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- Evelyne Alcindor a/k/a Evelyne Alcinador, are de- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 24, NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN 2011-CA-000896 of the Circuit Court of the 10th der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Janu- fendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, ROBERT W. GER- der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Janu- 2013, and entered in Case No. TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN- Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- ary 10, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. MAINE, will sell to the highest and best bidder for ary 10, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. 28-2012-CA-000064 of the Circuit Court of the KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS ida, wherein PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff 2011-CA-000715 of the Circuit Court of the 10th cash, AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE 2012-CA-000111 of the Circuit Court of the 10th Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR and Ingrid M. Clark and Dawn M. Marple, are de- Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, OTHER CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POS- fendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, ROBERT W. GER- ida, wherein Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH COM- ida, wherein Bank of America, National Associa- is the Plaintiff and Jose G. Zepeda, Olivia B. Ze- SESSION #2 AS TO UNIT #1; IF LIVING, AND ALL MAINE, will sell to the highest and best bidder for and Thomas A. Haroian and Roberta C. Haroian, MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 tion, Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans peda, MidFlorida Federal Credit Union, are defen- UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, cash, AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE Husband and Wife are defendant(s), I, Clerk of A.M., February 27, 2013, the following described Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Serv- dants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for UNDER AND AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DE- BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY Court, ROBERT W. GERMAINE, will sell to the property as set forth in said Final Judgment, icing, LP Plaintiff and Ryan Keith Logston and cash in/on the Jury Assembly Room in the base- FENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH COM- highest and best bidder for cash, AT THE JURY to-wit: Courtney L. Logston, Husband and Wife, are de- ment, Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE LOT 13, AND THE EAST HALF OF LOT 14, fendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, ROBERT W. GER- Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, Highlands MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, A.M., February 27, 2013, the following described HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT BLOCK B, CRESCENT VIEW SUBDIVISION, AC- MAINE, will sell to the highest and best bidder for County, Florida at 11:00 AM on the 20th day of DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS property as set forth in said Final Judgment, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED cash, AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE February, 2013, the following described property Defendant(s). to-wit: FLORIDA AT 11:00 A.M., April 11, 2013, the fol- IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 54, IN THE PUBLIC RE- BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: NOTICE OF SALE BEGINNING AT A POINT 90 FEET NORTH OF lowing described property as set forth in said Fi- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH COM- LOT 40, BLOCK 7, OF SYLVAN SHORES ESTATES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10, BLOCK 5, nal Judgment, to-wit: ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 SECTION B, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Janu- SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 LOT 282, GOLF HAMMOCK, UNIT IV, ACCORD- SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN A.M., February 27, 2013, the following described AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 63, OF ary 10, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. EAST, THENCE WESTERLY 135 FEET, THENCE ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE property as set forth in said Final Judgment, THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, 2012-CA-000016 of the Circuit Court of the 10th NORTHERLY 90 FEET, THENCE EASTERLY 135 BOOK 14, PAGE 78, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 to-wit: FLORIDA. Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY 90 FEET TO THE LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. DAYS AFTER THE SALE. THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 22, ALL OF LOT A/K/A 1619 CEDARBROOK ST, LAKE PLACID, FL ida, wherein PNC Bank, National Association, PLACE OF BEGINNING, OTHERWISE NOW KNOWN ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE If you are a person with a disability who needs any 23, AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 24, BLOCK 33852-5734 Successor by Merger to National City Bank Suc- AS LOT 2, BLOCK 2, H.E. COYS SUBDIVISION, SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN accommodation in order to participate in this pro- 129, LAKEVIEW PLACE ADDITION, ACCORDING Any person claiming an interest in the surplus cessor by Merger to National City Mortgage Com- ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT from the sale, if any, other than the property pany, Plaintiff and Dimitrios Linardatos are defen- IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 9, OF THE PUBLIC RE- LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 provision of certain assistance. Please contact BOOK 1, AT PAGE 58, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file dant(s), I, Clerk of Court, ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. a claim within 60 days after the sale. will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE If you are a person with a disability who needs any nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 24th day AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASE- SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN accommodation in order to participate in this pro- 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN of January, 2013. MENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE Clerk of the Circuit Court HOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 provision of certain assistance. Please contact call 1-800-955-8771. LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 Highlands County, Florida AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 A.M., DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- ROBERT W. GERMAINE DAYS AFTER THE SALE. By: /s/ Toni Kopp February 27, 2013, the following described prop- If you are a person with a disability who needs any nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT If you are a person with a disability who needs any Deputy Clerk erty as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: accommodation in order to participate in this pro- 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of Highlands County, Florida accommodation in order to participate in this pro- Albertelli Law LOT 7, BLOCK 251, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the Attorney for Plaintiff SEBRING UNIT 13, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT provision of certain assistance. Please contact call 1-800-955-8771. Deputy Clerk of Court provision of certain assistance. Please contact P.O. Box 23028 THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- ROBERT W. GERMAINE ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- Tampa, FL 33623 71, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) (813) 221-4743 FLORIDA. 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of Highlands County, Florida 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of (813) 221-9171 facsimile ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Boca Raton, Florida 33431 this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, eService: [email protected] SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN call 1-800-955-8771. Deputy Clerk of Court (561)998-6700 call 1-800-955-8771. LJ-11-93615 THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: (561) 998-6707 ROBERT W. GERMAINE If you are a person with a disability who needs any LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP January 27; February 3, 2013 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT accommodation in order to participate in this pro- DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Highlands County, Florida 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 Highlands County, Florida ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the If you are a person with a disability who needs any By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Boca Raton, Florida 33431 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak provision of certain assistance. Please contact the accommodation in order to participate in this pro- Deputy Clerk of Court (561)998-6700 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Deputy Clerk of Court Office of the Court Administrator, (863) ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: (561) 998-6707 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your re- provision of certain assistance. Please contact SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP January 27; February 3, 2013 CIVIL DIVISION SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP ceipt of this (describe notice); if you are hearing or Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000045 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Wells Fargo Bank, NA Boca Raton, Florida 33431 ida Relay Service 711. To file response please 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of (561)998-6700 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Plaintiff, (561)998-6700 contact Highlands County Clerk of Court, 590 S. this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, (561) 998-6707 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT vs. (561) 998-6707 Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870-3867, Tel: call 1-800-955-8771. January 27; February 3, 2013 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA WILLIAM H. GRANBERG JR. AND DENISE J. (863) 402-6591; Fax: (863) 402-6664. ROBERT W. GERMAINE CASE NO. 12-857 GCS GRANBERG, HIS WIFE; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT February 3, 10, 2013 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SECTION NO. POSSESSION #1, IF LIVING, AND ALL UNKNOWN OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Highlands County, Florida MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION F/K/A PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA MIDFLORIDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, CIVIL DIVISION By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak IN THE CIRCUIT COURT AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S) Plaintiff, CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000330 Deputy Clerk of Court OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, v. Bank of America, National Association, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM RICHARD HAROLD JORDAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP CIVIL DIVISION AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OF RICHARD HAROLD JORDAN; TENANT #1; TEN- Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 CASE NO.: 282009CA000959AOOOXX GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN ANT #2; and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES Servicing, L.P. CIVIL ACTION Boca Raton, Florida 33431 BAC HOE LOANS SERVICING, L.P. FKA PARTIES IN POSSESSION #2, IF LIVING, AND ALL CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, AND UNDER, AND Plaintiff, CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000251 (561)998-6700 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, AGAINST THE HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS vs. DIVISION: (561) 998-6707 Plaintiff, UNDER AND AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DE- WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, Ronald H. Turner and Loretta J. Turner, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY January 27; February 3, 2013 vs. FENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM Husband and Wife MERGER MARIA PAGANI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARIA OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, Defendant(s). TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA PAGANI; IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROP- MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, NOTICE OF SALE COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, ERTY, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- Plaintiff, Defendants. Defendant(s). SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Janu- vs. RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE TO: RICHARD HAROLD JORDAN; UNKNOWN ary 10, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. CAROL QUALLO ALSO KNOWN AS CAROL M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- SPOUSE OF RICHARD HAROLD JORDAN and ANY 2012-CA-000330 of the Circuit Court of the 10th QUALLO, ET AL, Judgment of Foreclosure Sale dated the 11th day der of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Janu- AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- Defendant(s). of January, 2013, and entered in Case No. ary 10, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. THROUGH, AND UNDER, AND AGAINST THE ida, wherein Bank of America, National Associa- NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 282009CA000959AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court 2012-CA-000045 of the Circuit Court of the 10th HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT tion, Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 24, County, Florida, wherein BAC HOE LOANS SERV- ida, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff and UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS Servicing, L.P., Plaintiff and Ronald H. Turner and 2013, and entered in Case No. ICING, L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS William H. Granberg Jr. and Denise J. Granberg, SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR Loretta J. Turner, Husband and Wife, are defen- 28-2012-CA-000251 of the Circuit Court of the SERVICING, L.P., is the Plaintiff and MARIA PA- His Wife, are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, ROB- OTHER CLAIMANTS dant(s), I, Clerk of Court, ROBERT W. GERMAINE, Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, GANI and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARIA PAGANI ERT W. GERMAINE, will sell to the highest and YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, Florida in which PNC Bank, National Association, IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, are best bidder for cash, AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY foreclose on the following real property in High- AT THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASE- is the Plaintiff and Carol Quallo, Carol M. Quallo, defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bid- ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS lands County, Florida: MENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- Sebring Country Estates Civic Association, are de- Subscribe der for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH Lots 1 and 2, Block 88, SHEET 1 OF LAKE HOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE fendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SE- COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT WOOD TERRACES, a subdivision according to the AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 A.M., for cash in/on the Jury Assembly Room in the BRING, FL 33870 at the Highlands County Court- 11:00 A.M., February 27, 2013, the following de- plat thereof recorded at Plat Book 2, Page 50, in February 27, 2013, the following described prop- basement, Highlands County Courthouse, 430 house in Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the scribed property as set forth in said Final Judg- the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, erty as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, to 13th day of March, 2013, the following described ment, to-wit: and 1/2 contiguous closed Wilson Avenue. LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 17, OAK BEACH Highlands County, Florida at 11:00 AM on the property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to LOT 2, BLOCK 1, LAGO VISTA SUBDIVISION, ADDRESS: 3408 Golfview Rd., Sebring, FL COLONY, FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE 20th day of February, 2013, the following de- wit: ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED 33875 PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, scribed property as set forth in said Final Judg- LOT 13, BLOCK 13, SEBRING RIDGE, SECTION G, IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 11, OF THE PUBLIC RE- has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of PAGE 26, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- ment of Foreclosure: the ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Highlands County, Flor- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. LOT 5, IN BLOCK 27, OF SEBRING COUNTRY ES- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 28, OF THE ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE ida, and you are required to serve a copy of your ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE TATES SECTION THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN written defenses to the Complaint, if any, to Greg- SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, FLORIDA. THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE ory A. Sanoba, Esq., 422 South Florida Avenue, THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- News-Sun ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 Lakeland, Florida 33801, on or before March 6, LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN DAYS AFTER THE SALE. 2013, and file the original with the Clerk of this DAYS AFTER THE SALE. A/K/A 717 PORSCHE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE If you are a person with a disability who needs any Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney If you are a person with a disability who needs any 33872-2801 LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 accommodation in order to participate in this pro- or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will accommodation in order to participate in this pro- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Call DAYS AFTER THE SALE. ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the be entered against you for the relief demanded in ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the from the sale, if any, other than the property If you are a person with a disability who needs as- provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Complaint. provision of certain assistance. Please contact owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file sistance in order to participate in a program or Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- DATE: January 22, 2013. Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- a claim within 60 days after the sale. service of the State Courts System, you should nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) BOB GERMAINE nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 25th day 385-6155 contact the Office of the Court Administrator at 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of Clerk of the Court 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of of January, 2013. (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, Clerk of the Circuit Court (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much call 1-800-955-8771. Deputy Clerk call 1-800-955-8771. Highlands County, Florida in advance of your court appearance or visit to the ROBERT W. GERMAINE ``If you are a person with a disability who needs ROBERT W. GERMAINE By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to ex- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT any accommodation in order to participate in this CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Deputy Clerk plain your functional limitations and suggest an Highlands County, Florida proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to Highlands County, Florida Albertelli Law auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak the provision of certain assistance. Please contact By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Attorney for Plaintiff you to effectively participate in the court program Deputy Clerk of Court the office of the Court Administrator, Deputy Clerk of Court P.O. Box 23028 or service. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: 863-534-4690 at least 7 days before your sched- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Tampa, FL 33623 Dated this 14th day of January, 2013. SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP uled court appearance, or immediately upon re- SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE', LLP (813) 221-4743 Robert W. Germaine 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 ceiving this notification if the time before the 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 (813) 221-9171 facsimile Clerk Of The Circuit Court Boca Raton, Florida 33431 scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you Boca Raton, Florida 33431 eService: [email protected] By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak (561)998-6700 are hearing or voice impaired call 711.'' (561)998-6700 LJ-002190 Deputy Clerk (561) 998-6707 January 27; February 3, 2013 (561) 998-6707 January 27; February 3, 2013 January 27; February 3, 2013

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1050 Legals If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your re- ceipt of this (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- ida Relay Service 711. To file response please contact Highlands County Clerk of Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: (863) 402-6664. February 3, 10, 2013

N THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000023 Division BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. REBECCA A. LOMBARDI A/K/A REBECCA LOM- BARDI, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRIAN K. CHMURA, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF REBECCA A. LOMBARDI A/K/A REBECCA LOMBARDI, AND UN- KNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in DUMMY 2013 Highlands County, Florida described as: LOTS 6, BLOCK 43, SEBRING COUNTRY ES- TATES, SECTION TWO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 34, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 3015 BENTLEY AVE- SERVICE DIRECTORY NUE, SEBRING, FL 33872; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Court- house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- bring, Florida 33870, on April 11, 2013 at 11 DUMMY a.m. Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- plus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 9th day of January, 2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court 5X21.5 By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk January 27; February 3, 2013 AD # IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 28-2008-CA-001388 DIVISION: 00026404 SUNTRUST BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ANNIE IDICULLA, et al, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated January 28, 2013 and entered in Case No. 28-2008-CA-001388 of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida wherein SUNTRUST BANK, N.A., is the Plaintiff and ANNIE IDICULLA; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANNIE IDICULLA N/K/A BABYCHAN IDICULLA; ROSILY PARACKAL A/K/A ROSILY X. PARACKAL; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROSILY PARACKAL A/K/A ROSILY X. PARACKAL N/K/A XAVIER PARACKAL; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASE- MENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 22nd day of February, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: A PORTION OF TRACT A, SOMERVALE DOWNS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A, A DISTANCE OF 441.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 00 DE- GREES 20 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A, A DISTANCE OF 441.98 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 985.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 441.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 985.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CON- TAINING 435.600 SQUARE FEET OR 10.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A 50 FOOT NONEXCLUSIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A POR- TION OF TRACT A, SOMERVALE DOWNS, AC- CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDE- DIN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, BE- ING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- LOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST COR- NER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE NORTH 89 DE- GREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST JOSE- PHINE ROAD AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, A DISTANCE OF 961.34 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1,743.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 542.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,134.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 542.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,743.38 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID WEST JO- SEPHINE ROAD AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- GINNING. A/K/A PARCEL 8 SOMERVALE DOWNS, SE- BRING, FL 33875 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court on January 28, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. P.O. Box 25018 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 F08084899 SUNTRUST-CONV--Team 4- F08084899 **See Americans with Disabilities Act In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accom- modation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending the no- tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. February 3, 10, 2013

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Internet & Legals Legals Legals Legals Announcements 1050 1050 1050 1050 1100 1600 Computer Services NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW N THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT N THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SMARTER, FASTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SATELLITE INTERNET signed, desiring to engage in business under the IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 888-801-8853 fictitious name of CHAMPION REALTY OF HIGH- CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 12-60 GCS Mention This Ad at Highlands County LANDS, located at 37 Jasmine Street, Lake CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000835 CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000361 GEORGE A. BERNSTEIN, TRUSTEE OF Fair for $50. rebate at Placid, Florida 33852, intends to register the said Division Division THE GEORGE A. BERNSTEIN REVOCABLE HughesNet Booth! name with the Division of Corporations of the De- SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY TRUST dated 3/13/1991 50%, 1/2 INTEREST partment of State. Plaintiff, MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, AND/OR DOLORES BERNSTEIN, TRUSTEE DATED at Lake Placid, Florida, this 31st day of vs. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP CHECK OF THE DOLORES BERNSTEIN REVOCABLE January, 2013. DARREN M. KOPTA A/K/A DARREN MARK KOPTA, Plaintiff, TRUST dated 3/13/1991, 50% 1/2 INTEREST 2000 /s/ Barbara H. Jackson DEBBIE KOPTA A/K/A DEBRA S. KOPTA, AMERI- vs. Plaintiff, BARBARA H. JACKSON, Owner CAN GENERAL FINANCE, INC., HEARTLAND NA- GRAHAM W. HAYES, BRANDI R. HAYES A/K/A vs. Employment February 3, 2013 TIONAL BANK, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWN- BRANDI R. MELTON, FRANCES L. JOHN A/K/A CAL MANAGEMENT CORP, a Florida corporation, YOUR ERS, FRANCES L. GAARZ, DAN JOHN, AND UNKNOWN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT and CARLO A. LOZZI, a married man, individually, Defendants. TENANTS/OWNERS, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SALE Defendants. Help Wanted PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final NOTICE OF SALE 2100 FILE NO. PC 13-27 TO: PAOLA GOMEZ-PEREZ, ESQ. HBI IS CURRENTLY SEEKING a Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in Notice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final 15173 SW 14 STREETM MIAMI, FL 33194 AD Division Probate this cause on, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in full-time Facilities Maintenance Instruc- IN RE: ESTATE OF "All parties claiming interest by, through, under or County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in this cause on, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS tor. In this role you will: Instruct pro- ROGER E. MILLER, a/k/a against CAL MANAGEMENT CORP, a Florida cor- Please check your ad on the first Highlands County, Florida described as: County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in gram participants in carpentry, plumb- ROGER ELLIS MILLER, poration, and CARLO A. LOZZI, a married man, in- THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUAR- Highlands County, Florida described as: day it runs to make sure it is ing, painting, brick masonry, landscap- Deceased. dividually, and all parties having or claiming to TER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 219, OF CARVA HILLS ing, and electrical wiring using ap- NOTICE TO CREDITORS have any right, title or interest in the property correct. Sometimes instructions SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWN- SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT proved curriculum. Develop supporting The administration of the estate of ROGER E. herein described" over the phone are SHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HIGHLANDS THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE training materials, as needed. Coordi- MILLER, a/k/a ROGER ELLIS MILLER, deceased, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED as follows: COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS AND EXCEPT THE EAST 110, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS misunderstood and an error can nate hands-on training activities includ- whose date of death was December 15, 2012, 1. On January 3, 2013, a Final Judgment of 163.00 FEET OF THE SOUTH 267.30 FEET COUNTY, FLORIDA. ing on-site projects. Demonstrate and whose social security number is Foreclosure and Summary Final Jedgment were occur. If this happens to you, THEREOF, AND LESS ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. ALSO and commonly known as: 6316 CAMBRIDGE DR. proper tool and equipment use, with an XXX-XX-2353, is pending in the Circuit Court for entered in favor of the Plaintiff, GEORGE A. BERN- KNOWN AS TRACT 7, LESS 1 ACRE IN BLOCK 26, SEBRING, FL 33876; including the building, ap- please call us the first day emphasis on safety. Monitor and coach Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the STEIN, TRUSTEE OF THE GEORGE A. BERNSTEIN OF RIVER RIDGE RANCHES UNRECORDED. purtenances, and fixtures located therein, at pub- trainees. Perform various administrative address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, REVOCABLE TRUST dated 3/13/1991 50%, 1/2 your ad appears and we will be and commonly known as: 4251 E AVON PINES lic sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, and reporting functions, as required. Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of INTEREST AND/OR DOLORES BERNSTEIN, TRUS- RD, AVON PARK, FL 33825; including the build- Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the happy to fix it as soon as we Qualifications include: High school di- the co-personal representatives and the co-per- TEE OF THE DOLORES BERNSTEIN REVOCABLE ing, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, basement of the Highlands County Courthouse lo- can. ploma or equivalent required. At least sonal representative's attorney are set forth be- TRUST dated 3/13/1991, 50% 1/2 INTEREST, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cated at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- seven years trades experience. Ability low. and against the Defendants CAL MANAGEMENT If We can assist you, cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room ida 33870, on April 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. to satisfy an extensive background All creditors of the decedent and other persons CORP, a Florida corporation, and CARLO A. in the basement of the Highlands County Court- Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- please call us: screening. Ability to satisfy Protective having claims or demands against decedent's es- LOZZI, a married man, individually. house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- plus from the sale, if any, other than the property Action Response (PAR) training within tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to 2. Pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure, bring, Florida 33870, on April 11, 2013 at 11 owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file the first four weeks of employment. be served must file their claims with this court on February 13, 2013 at public auction to be held a.m. a claim within 60 days after the sale. 314-9876 Ability to score a 12.0 on the A level full WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE at 11:00 AM (Highlands Courthouse), located at Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- Dated this 9th day of January, 2013. battery of the Test of Adult Basic Edu- TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- 430 South Commerce Ave in this county, the plus from the sale, if any, other than the property Clerk of the Circuit Court cation (TABE). Valid state driver's li- TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE Clerk of the Court, BOB GERMAINE, shall offer for owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak cense required. Teaching or training ex- OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. sale to the highest bidder all of the right, title and a claim within 60 days after the sale. Deputy Clerk News-Sun perience or certification preferred. All other creditors of the decedent and other interest of Defendants in and to the following Dated this 9th day of January, 2013. January 27; February 3, 2013 Strong communications and coaching persons having claims or demands against dece- property: Clerk of the Circuit Court skills needed. Strong organization skills dent's estate must file their claims with this court Lot 26, Block 19, of HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES,, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak IN THE CIRCUIT COURT required. Experience using database, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA according to the Plat there of, as recorded in Plat Classified e-mail, spreadsheet, and word proc- Deputy Clerk FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Book 4, Page 68, of the Public Records of High- January 27; February 3, 2013 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY essing software preferred. To apply, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION lands County, Florida; and Lot 26, Block 178, of visit www.hbi.org EOE/AA/M/F/D/V RIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, IN SECTION 733.702 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09001856GCS SUN'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 17, according A SECRETARY & A JANITOR NEEDED OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOR- FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA SUNTRUST BANK, to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Christian School. Call 863-443-2344 EVER BARRED. PROBATE DIVISION Plaintiff, Page86, of the Public Records of Highlands and leave message. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FILE NO. PC 12-499 vs. County, Florida; and Lot 11, Block 15, of SUN'N FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) IN RE: ESTATE OF GERMAN AREVALO, et al., LAKES SUBDIVISION SECTION 4, according to the YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE Lois B. Hutchins Defendants. Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 34, OF DEATH IS BARRED. aka Lois Beck Hutchins NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE of the Public Records of Highlands County, Flor- LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? February 3, 2013. Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Sum- ida; and Lot 15, Block 179, of SUN'N LAKES ES- Personal Representative: NOTICE TO CREDITORS mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed Decem- TATES, SECTION 17, according to the Plat Search the News-Sun Classifieds /s/ Dean Johnson The administration of the estate of Lois B. ber 10, 2012 entered in Civil Case No. thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 86, of every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. 1503 Speegle Drive Hutchins aka Lois Beck Hutchins, deceased, 09001856GCS of the Circuit Court of the TENTH the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Huntsville, AL 35801 whose date of death was October 3, 2012, and Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- 3. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Attorney for co-Personal Representatives: whose social security number is XXX-XX-7305, is ida, the Clerk will sell to the highest and best bid- from the sale, if any, other than the property /s/ Robert E. Livingston pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands der for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in the owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file Florida Bar No. 0031259 County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Com- a claim within 60 days after the sale. Schools & Instruction Schools & Instruction 445 S. Commerce Avenue which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 in accordance DATED on January 16, 2013. 2250 2250 Sebring, Florida 33870 33870. The names and addresses of the per- with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 20th day Clerk of the Circuit Court Telephone: (863) 385-5156 sonal representative and the personal representa- of February, 2013 at 11:00 AM on the following By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak February 3, 10, 2013 tive's attorney are set forth below. described property as set forth in said Summary As Deputy Clerk January 27; February 3, 2013 LEGAL NOTICE All creditors of the decedent and other per- Final Judgment, to-wit: AT HOME The Highlands County Sheriff's Office has custody of sons having claims or demands against dece- A portion of Section 24, Township 34 South, the following found items. If no claim is made, the items dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is Range 30 East, Highlands County, Florida, being will be disposed of in accordance with the law. Those peo- required to be served must file their claims with described as follows: ple missing items that may match the description given this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- Commence at the Northeast corner of said PROFESSIONALS should contact the Sheriff's Office at 402-7220 Monday, TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm to set up Section 24; thence North 88 degrees 55'39'' THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF an appointment. West along the North line of said Section 24 a dis- Subscribe SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Offense Number tance of 2006.56 feet; thence South 00 degrees 2X3 HCSO13OFF001079 Sentry safe located @ Lk Viola Boat All other creditors of the decedent and other 38'16'' West a distance of 664.05 feet to the Ramp, AP on 1/29/13 persons having claims or demands against dece- Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00 de- to HCSO13OFF001030 2 womens purses located on Sun- dent's estate must file their claims with this court grees 38'16'' West a distance 664.05 feet; shine St, AP on 1/28/13 WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE thence North 88 degrees 57'40'' West a distance the AD # HCSO13OFF001011 Huffy mountain bike located on Lk FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. of 668.25 feet; thence North 00 degrees 36'43'' Clay Dr, LP on 1/28/13 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME East a distance of 664.25 feet; thence South 88 HCSO13OFF000813 Misc keys on Jaquar key chain lo- PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF degrees 56'40'' East a distance of 668.55 feet to News-Sun 00027222 cated on Wildflower St, LP on 1/22/13 THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER the Point of Beginning. HCSO13OFF000860 Blue/gry bike located on E Cornell BARRED. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus St, AP on 1/23/13 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET from the sale, if any, other than the property Call HCSO13OFF000169 3 fishing poles located on W Bell St, FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file AP on 1/5/13 YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE HCSO13OFF000641 Pink/white bike located on Rhapsody a claim within 60 days after the sale. 385-6155 OF DEATH IS BARRED. Ct, LP on 1/17/13 Dated this 25th day of January, 2013. HCSO13OFF000521 Blue bike located on Placid Lk Blvd, The date of first publication of this Notice is CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT LP on 1/14/13 February 3, 2013. As Clerk of the Court HCSO13OFF000287 CD case w/misc CD's located on Personal Representative: BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Brunns Rd, Sebring on 1/08/13 /s/ Lois Ann Edwards February 3, 10, 2013 HCSO12OFF008191 Red bike located on Seamans St, AP 779 Broadway Ave. on 10/22/12 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 HCSO13OFF000229 Blue/whi Roadmaster bike located Attorney for Personal Representative: on Cozumel Ln, Sebring on 1/07/13 /s/ Susan T. Rhodes HCSO13OFF000106 Laptop located @ Walmart on Attorney Classified 1/03/13 Florida Bar No. 321151 HCSO13OFF000135 Red bike located Alton St, AP on The Rhodes Law Firm, LLC ads 1/04/13 370 East Interlake Blvd. HCSO12OFF010429 Laptop located on Wilson Way, LP Lake Placid, FL 33852 on 12/27/12 get fast results HCSO12OFF010194 Backpack w/clothing located on Me- Telephone: 863-465-2899 morial Dr, AP on 12/20/13 February 3, 10, 2013 HCSO12OFF010117 Nintendo gaming system located on Farrell St, LP on 12/18/12 HCSO12OFF010137 Pink bike & purple bike locatd on Orion Dr, Sebring on 12/18/12 HCSO12OFF009948 Bag w/mens shoes located on Car- men St, Sebring on 12/13/12 DUMMY 2013 HCSO12OFF009894 Baby stroller & blanket located on Queen Palm Dr, Sebring on 12/12/13 AGERO HCSO12OFF009513 Hedge trimmer located on Captiva Ct NE, LP on 11/30/12 CIRCULATION HCSO12OFF009297 Bag w/clothing & misc items located on Amy Ave, Sebring on 1/24/12 HCSO12OFF009202 Silver mountain bike located on MANAGER 3X10.5 Atchison Rd, AP on 11/26/12 HCSO12OFF009289 Crossman airgun located on Met- calfe St, AP on 11/24/12 HCSO12OFF009170 Blue bike located on Miracle Ave, AP 2X3 on 11/20/12 HCSO12OFF008921 Misc keys & key FOB located on AD # Pleasant St, AP on 11/13/12 HCSO12OFF008880 Hitch w/ball located on George Blvd, AD # Sebring on 11/12/12 HCSO12OFF08088 Luger firearm located on Melody Ln, Sebring on 10/19/12 00026405 00027277 HCSO12OFF008126 Sterling pistol located on Delaney Ave, AP on 10/19/12 February 3, 10, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 13-6 Division Tenth IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIE ROSE SAFFER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARIE ROSE SAFFER, deceased, whose date of death DUMMY 2013 was September 18, 2012, and whose social se- curity number are xxx-xx-1157, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the address of which is 590 South NEWS EDITOR Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870-3967. The names and addresses of the personal repre- sentative and the personal representative's attor- 2X6 ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other per- sons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is AD # required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF 00026406 THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is January 27, 2013. Personal Representative: /s/ John Anthony Saffer, Sr. 1652 Oak Avenue Lake Placid, Florida 33852 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Eugene E. Waldron, Jr. E-Mail Address: [email protected] Service E-Mail Address: [email protected] Florida Bar No. 0794971 Eugene E. Waldron, Jr., P.A. 124 N. Brevard Avenue Arcadia, Florida 34266 Telephone: (863) 494-4323 January 27; February 1, 2013

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SECTION Inside This Section Trail Association activities . . . .4B Senior 50s softball . . . . .4B B SPORTS Pacers top Heat . . . . .4B News-Sun Sunday, February, 2013 Streaks slip past Lake Placid

By ERIKA CORD Senior Night, with the team third, keeping the margin “We need to work on our News-Sun correspondent honoring upper classmen intact and giving themselves inside game more, we had a SEBRING – With district Decaris Jones, Josh Austin a chance. lot of turnovers,” Sebring tournament time just on the and Ezell Gammage, and And behind the scoring head coach Princeton Harris horizon, a late-season, cross- raced out to a 14-11 edge efforts of Anfernee said. “But they stepped up county contest was just the after the first eight minutes. Munnings, Heath Harris and and made the plays when ticket to get the tensions But the Streaks upped their Nick Tuason, the Dragons they had to.” heightened and ready for defensive efforts in the sec- crept closer into the waning “They made some clutch postseason play. ond, which then provided minutes. shots down the stretch,” Thursday’s 57-49 win for more scoring opportunities to But Sebring answered Million said. “This was a Sebring over the visiting turn the three-point deficit back, kept the lead intact and good game for us and it real- Green Dragons fit the bill into a six-point lead at the added an extra two-points for ly helped. We just need to quite well as the two teams half. the eight-point win. battled evenly for the majori- “We played hard and Munnings lead all scorers stay focused for Monday.” ty of the game. stayed after it,” Dragon head with 19 on the night, with Which is when the But it was a 17-8 second- coach John Million said. Tuason and Harris each Dragons will kick off the quarter margin that spelled “But a few lay-ups cost us adding 11 for Lake Placid. District 10-4A Tournament at the difference in putting the before halftime.” Jones paced Sebring with Avon Park, while the Streaks News-Sun photo by MARIANA BECKER Blue Streaks on top. But stay after it they did as 17 while Gary DeMarest will be hosting their District Gary DeMarest powers in down low during Sebring’s Lake Placid had looked to Lake Placid played the Blue added nine, Austin eight and 9-6A Tournament and will be Thursday night win over visiting Lake Placid. play spoiler on Sebring’s Streaks to a 15-15 draw in the Conner Cook seven. in action on Tuesday.

Lady Panthers hot out of the gate

By DAN HOEHNE After the Panthers threat- [email protected] ened to score in the first, with AVON PARK – The early Amanda Byers and Caitlyn part of the season can set a Lytle reaching on hits, they tone, either good or bad, for got on the board in the sec- the rest of the year. ond. And things could have Kelly Brown singled up turned sour rather quickly for the middle to lead off the the Lady Panthers of South frame and when Kaitlin Florida State College after Conway’s sacrifice bunt was dropping two of three at a mishandled, there were two pre-season tournament last on with nobody out. weekend. Lexie Belardi looked to do But the squad rebounded some damage with a rocket- with consecutive, double- shot to left, though it was header sweeps this week to caught on a line. open the regular season The Patriot pitcher struck schedule. out the next batter, but Byers Pitching was the strong came through with a bloop suit, with SFSC hurlers giv- single into shallow right to ing up a grand total of three score both runners for a 2-0 runs over four games lead. Tuesday and Thursday. Byers did it again in the Courtesy photo Gennifer Raulerson got the fourth when, with one out The 2013 District 10-4A Champion Lake Placid Lady Dragons celebrate with their hard won hardware Friday after opening win in Tuesday’s 7-1 topping DeSoto 55-47. and Belardi on second, she downing of Lake Sumter, ripped an RBI double to left while Lexi Adams also sur- to make it a 3-0 edge. rendered a lone run on three The final run was added in Dragons claim District title hits in the 2-1 nightcap win. the fifth when Lytle lead off Thursday saw the same with a walk and, with two duo wield their magic as By DAN HOEHNE bring the title back home “Beating a team twice in Hamilton and a drive from outs, moved to second on a Adams was rolling along [email protected] with Friday’s 55-47 win the season is one thing,” she Tishonna Riley. Brown single. with a three-hit shutout into ARCADIA – It was near- over the host Lady said afterward. “But that Conway then brought Lytle Riley would put DeSoto the seventh against the in with an insurance run that ly a decade in the making Bulldogs. third time is the tough one, up with a put-back, but College of Central Florida. wouldn’t be needed with for the Lake Placid girls Lake Placid had rolled and they made it one of the Coyne would get hot for a But with a 4-0 lead head- Adams taking care of the basketball program, with through the regular-season toughest games we’ve had stretch, forcing a turnover ing into the Patriots last at rest. the last district champi- district schedule undefeat- all season.” and scoring on the break, bat, all the lead-off home run Raulerson then got the call onship being claimed in the ed, topping DeSoto twice, From the start it was a flashing in from the left on from Amber Hulsey was in the second game and was 2004-05 season. and had little trouble dis- back-and-forth battle, with a drive and then banking in boost Adams’ ERA from a matched up in a pitchers duel But a shaky start made patching of Mulberry in Tuesday’s high scorer Bria a three-pointer. possible 0.64 to a still out- what had seemed to be a Tuesday’s semifinal game. Wilson getting on the board But the Bulldogs kept bit- standing 1.28. See SFSC, Page 3B forgone conclusion a bit But there was that old twice early, only to see both ing with a Mariah Noble more tenuous before this adage that point guard Alex buckets answered on a Lady Dragon squad could Coyne was well aware of. jumper from Amelia See LP, Page 3B

Sebring 70s see Tuesday scoring swoon

Special to the News-Sun ing game of the day. with Highlands Independent Don Cunningham was 4- SEBRING – The Seventy Bobby Floodine belted out Bank due to a few too many for-4 including a triple. and Over Softball League a three-run homer for Royal walks given to their batters in Fred Krieg went 2-for-3 ended with fairly low final Palms. Kyle Saunders went the seventh inning. and seven other batters had scores Tuesday, January 29 at 2-4 with two doubles. The final score was 10-5. one hit each. the Highlands County Charlie Quinn, the winning VFW’s Chuck Fluharty Silent Salesman played Complex Center in Sebring. pitcher, was 2-for-3 and Ray went 2-for-3 including a dou- Allstate Insurance Company, The weather was not to Concepcion had 2-for-4. ble. the other team at 3-3 in the blame, as it was a beautiful For Buttonwood Bay the John Kloet, winning pitch- standings, hoping to move up calm day. Richardson brothers con- er, had 2-for-3 and Cal to over the .500 mark. Royal Palms and tributed their share with Earl Bready and Bob Roth each As it turned out, Allstate Buttonwood Bay played a going 3-for-3, Nelson had 2-3 had three hits. came to play and the back and forth game through including a double and Fred Highlands Independent Salesman came to watch. Allstate’s Jerry Kuffman News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE six innings, ending with the belted out a triple for the Bank’s Woody Woodward had two home runs in his 4- Shortstop Lexi Belardi was slick afield and came up with Palms on top with a 12-9 win. team. had a home run included in the game-winning hit to cap off South Florida’s sweep This was the highest scor- VFW4300 won their game his 3-for-4 times at bat. See 70s, Page 4B Thursday night.

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THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

NFL WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS LIVE TUESDAY: Boys Basketball hosts District 10-4A Tournament,TBD; Baseball vs. Sebring, Saturday, Jan. 5 7 p.m.; Softball at Hardee, 7 p.m.; Boys Tennis at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Tennis Houston 19, Cincinnati 13 vs. Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Green Bay 24, Minnesota 10 SPORTS Boys Basketball hosts District 10-4A Tournament,TBD Sunday, Jan. 6 THURSDAY: Baltimore 24, Indianapolis 9 Avon Park FRIDAY: Boys Basketball hosts District 10-4A Tournament,TBD Seattle 24, Washington 14 ON TV DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS Saturday, Jan. 12 Baltimore 38, Denver 35, 2OT BOWLING San Francisco 45, Green Bay 31 SUNDAY MONDAY: Boys Basketball at District 10-4A Tournament, Avon Park, 7 p.m.; Baseball Sunday, Jan. 13 4 p.m. PBA – Chris Paul All-Stars...... ESPN at Preseason Classic, Lake Wales,TBD; Girls Tennis vs. Clewiston, 4:15 p.m. Atlanta 30, Seattle 28 New England 41, Houston 28 TUESDAY: Boys Tennis vs. Avon Park, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Tennis at Avon Park, 4:30 p.m. CONFERENCE THURSDAY: Boys Tennis at Sebring, 4 p.m.; Girls Tennis vs. Sebring, 4 p.m. CHAMPIONSHIPS COLLEGE BASKETBALL Lake Placid Sunday, Jan. 20 SUNDAY San Francisco 28, Atlanta 24 2 p.m. Marquette at Louisville...... ESPN Baltimore 28, New England 13 MONDAY PRO BOWL Sunday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. Notre Dame at Syracuse...... ESPN MONDAY: Boys Basketball hosts District 9-6A Tournament, 7 p.m.; Boys Tennis at At Honolulu 9 p.m. Texas at West Virginia ...... ESPN Hardee, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Tennis vs. Hardee, 4:30 p.m. NFC 62, AFC 35 TUESDAY TUESDAY: Girls Tennis at Lakeland, 4:30 p.m. SUPER BOWL 7 p.m. Florida at Arkansas ...... ESPN THURSDAY: Boys Tennis vs. Lake Placid, 4 p.m.; Girls Tennis at Lake Placid, 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 7 p.m. Villanova at DePaul ...... ESPN2 Sebring At New Orleans Baltimore vs. San Francisco, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Boston College at Miami...... SUN (CBS) 9 p.m. Ohio State at Michigan ...... ESPN 9 p.m. Florida State at Georgia Tech...... SUN MONDAY: Baseball vs. Lake Sumter, 5 p.m. NBA TUESDAY: Softball vs. Brevard, 5 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY: Baseball vs. Indian River, 6 p.m. Atlantic Division GOLF FRIDAY: Baseball at College of Central Florida, 1 p.m. W L Pct GB SUNDAY SATURDAY: Baseball at Sante Fe College, doubleheader, Noon; Softball at Sante Fe New York 29 15 .659 — SFSC Brooklyn 28 19 .596 2.5 1 p.m. PGA – Phoenix Open ...... GOLF College, 1 p.m. Boston 23 23 .500 7 Philadelphia 20 26 .435 10 3 p.m. PGA – Phoenix Open ...... NBC Toronto 17 30 .36213.5 Southeast Division W L Pct GB NFL Miami 29 14 .674 — SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Atlanta 26 19 .578 4 SUNDAY Orlando 14 32 .30416.5 6:25 p.m. Super Bowl XLVII ...... CBS AP Girls Softball The Heartland Games for Active Adults Charlotte 11 34 .244 19 is sanctioned by the Florida Sports A Washington 11 34 .244 19 Central Division AVON PARK – Avon Park Girls Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc. W L Pct GB NHL Softball will be holding registration for The mission of the games is to encour- Chicago 28 18 .609 — SUNDAY girls ages four to 15, from 9 a.m. to Noon, age and promote healthy lifestyles for Indiana 28 19 .596 .5 Milwaukee 24 21 .533 3.5 12:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Washington...... NBC Saturday, Feb. 9, at the girls’ field on anyone over 50 and to provide them an Detroit 18 29 .38310.5 Anoka Street. opportunity to compete at the local, state Cleveland 13 34 .27715.5 Need to bring a copy of your child’s and national levels. WESTERN CONFERENCE TRACK AND FIELD birth certificate. Events will be held throughout Southwest Division W L Pct GB SUNDAY Any questions, call 443-1663. Highlands County in bowling, golf, bas- San Antonio 37 11 .771 — 2 p.m. New Balance Indoor Grand Prix...... ESPN2 ketball, billiards, shuffleboard, pickleball, Memphis 30 16 .652 6 Bowler’s Lunch cycling, swimming, horseshoes and ten- Houston 25 23 .521 12 Dallas 20 27 .42616.5 LAKE PLACID – Hot dogs, hamburg- nis. New Orleans 15 32 .31921.5 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL ers, cheeseburgers and sausage sandwich- Medals are awarded for first, second Northwest Division SUNDAY W L Pct GB es will be featured at a food sale Saturday, and third place, male and female, in each 1 p.m. Georgia Tech at Virginia ...... SUN Oklahoma City 35 11 .761 — Feb. 9, between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of sport and age category. Denver 30 18 .625 6 2 p.m. Georgia at Kentucky ...... 38 Lake Placid “Do It Best” Quality Register in Building B, Highlands Utah 26 21 .553 9.5 MONDAY Portland 23 23 .500 12 Hardware in the Winn Dixie Plaza, Lake Campus or any SFSC campus or center. 7 p.m. Purdue at Penn State ...... ESPN2 Minnesota 17 26 .39516.5 Placid. For more information, contact Pacific Division 9 p.m. Texas A&M at LSU ...... ESPN2 Community Education (Lauren Redick) at W L Pct GB One-hundred percent of the proceeds L.A. Clippers 34 14 .708 — benefit the youth bowler’s scholarship 784-7388 or email Golden State 29 17 .630 4 program in which over 35 youth bowlers [email protected]. L.A. Lakers 21 26 .44712.5 WOMEN’S COLLEGE GYMNASTICS are currently involved. Sacramento 17 31 .354 17 SUNDAY Phoenix 16 31 .34017.5 So bring your family and friends and LP Chamber Bass Tourney 6 p.m. Auburn at Florida...... ESPN2 ___ come buy lunch from the youth bowlers Thursday’s Games Times, games, channels all subject to change LAKE PLACID – The Greater Lake Oklahoma City 106, Memphis 89 of Coz’s in Lake Placid. Placid Chamber of Commerce Annual Golden State 100, Dallas 97 Toronto 4 3 0 8 21 22 for assignment. Bass Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Friday’s Games Buffalo 3 3 1 7 23 23 SEATTLE MARINERS–Agreed to terms YMCA Spring Soccer Toronto 98, L.A. Clippers 73 Southeast Division with RHP Blake Beavan, LHP Lucas Feb. 3, at the Windy Point Boat Ramp Indiana 102, Miami 89 W L OT Pts GF GA Luetge, RHP Chance Ruffin, INF SEBRING – The Highlands County on Lake Istokpoga. Boston 97, Orlando 84 Tampa Bay 6 1 0 12 37 18 Francisco Martinez, INF Kyle Seager, Family YMCA is having a sign up for Angler applications are available on the New York 96, Milwaukee 86 Winnipeg 3 4 1 7 24 32 INF Justin Smoak, OF Julio Morban, OF Brooklyn 93, Chicago 89 Carolina 3 3 0 6 15 18 Carlos Peguero, OF Eric Thames and OF their Spring Soccer Program, ages 3-14. Chamber site www.visitlakeplacidflori- Philadelphia 89, Sacramento 80 Washington 2 5 1 5 18 27 Casper Wells on one-year contracts. Any questions, please call 382-9622. da.com or by calling the Chamber at 465- Detroit 117, Cleveland 99 Florida 2 5 0 4 16 27 National League Memphis 85, Washington 76 4331. WESTERN CONFERENCE CINCINNATI REDS–Agreed to terms Denver 113, New Orleans 98 with LHP Manny Parra on a one-year Sebring Elks Golf Tourney The event weigh in will take place at Utah 86, Portland 77 Central Division the Windy Point Boat Ramp at 2:30 p.m. W L OT Pts GF GA contract and with C Miguel Olivo on a Dallas 109, Phoenix 99 minor league contract. Designated RHP SEBRING – The Sebring Elks Lodge Chicago 6 0 2 14 25 18 and the public is invited and encouraged L.A. Lakers 111, Minnesota 100 Todd Redmond for assignment. No. 1529 monthly golf outing will be held St. Louis 6 2 0 12 31 19 to attend. Saturday’s Games MIAMI MARLINS–Agreed to terms with Chicago at Atlanta, late Detroit 4 2 1 9 20 20 at Golf Hammock Golf and Country Club RHP Jonathan Albaladejo, RHP John There is no charge to attend the weigh Sacramento at New York, late Nashville 2 2 3 7 12 19 Maine, RHP Doug Mathis, RHP Chad on Monday, Feb. 4, beginning at 8 a.m. Oklahoma City at Cleveland, late Columbus 2 5 1 5 14 26 in. Qualls, RHP Kevin Slowey, RHP Jordan Cost is $32 which includes golf, cart, Charlotte at Houston, late Northwest Division Smith, RHP Mitch Talbot, RHP Michael New Orleans at Minnesota, late W L OT Pts GF GA lunch and prize fund. Wuertz, LHP Zach Phillips, C Craig Cornhole Tourney Washington at San Antonio, late Vancouver 4 2 2 10 21 20 To sign up contact Jack McLaughlin at Tatum, INF Matt Downs, INF Nick Orlando at Milwaukee, late Edmonton 4 2 1 9 19 18 [email protected] or leave a LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sr. FFA Utah at Portland, late Minnesota 4 3 1 9 20 22 Green, INF Kevin Kouzmanoff, INF Ed Phoenix at Golden State, late Colorado 3 4 0 6 16 19 Lucas, INF Chris Valaika, OF Jordan message on 863 471-3295. Second Annual Cornhole Tournament will Sunday’s Games Calgary 1 3 1 3 14 21 Brown and OF Austin Kearns on minor Check in by 7:40 a.m. by the Pro Shop. be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Roger league contracts. L.A. Clippers at Boston, 1 p.m. Pacific Division Scarborough Field in Lake Placid. L.A. Lakers at Detroit, 1 p.m. W L OT Pts GF GA NEW YORK METS–Agreed to terms Miami at Toronto, 2 p.m. San Jose 7 0 0 14 29 12 with OF Marlon Byrd on a minor league Wildlife Rehab Golf Registration is at 10:30 a.m. and tour- Anaheim 4 1 1 9 20 18 contract. nament play begins at 11 a.m. LEADERS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS–Agreed to SEBRING – Wrede’s Wildlife SCORING Dallas 3 4 1 7 17 21 Can register on-site and cost is $20 per Los Angeles 2 2 2 6 12 16 terms LHP Marc Rzepczynski on a one- Rehabilitation Center, Inc., will be host- FG FT PTS AVG year contract. team. Durant, OKC 440 3921360 29.6 Phoenix 2 4 2 6 25 26 ing its first annual Golf Tournament on NOTE: Two points for a win, one point American Association Winner receives a commemorative set Anthony, NYK 370 2311073 29.0 AMARILLO SOX–Signed INF Jody Saturday, Feb. 9, at Golf Hammock Bryant, LAL 463 2941311 27.9 for overtime loss. of Cornhole boards! ___ Martinez and RHP Corey Madden. Country Club. James, MIA 441 2011141 26.5 EL PASO DIABLOS–Sold the contract of There will also be raffle items. Harden, HOU 361 4071216 25.9 Thursday’s Games The fundraising tournament goes off Nashville 2, Los Angeles 1, SO C Zane Chavez to Baltimore (AL). Tournament is being held in conjunc- REBOUNDS GARY SOUTHSHORE with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start and prizes OFF DEF TOT AVG San Jose 3, Edmonton 2, SO tion with Waylon Butler Benefit Buffalo 7, Boston 4 RAILCATS–Acquried RHP Ian Durham will be awarded for first and second Howard, LAL 146 364 510 11.9 from Florence for a player to be named. Barbecue. Randolph, MEM 192 324 516 11.7 Toronto 3, Washington 2 place. N.Y. Islanders 5, New Jersey 4, OT KANSAS CITY T-BONES–Released RHP Contact Lake Placid Sr. FFA by calling Noah, CHI 172 326 498 11.3 Matt Mitchell. The cost is $60 per player and includes Asik, HOU 152 391 543 11.3 Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 LINCOLN SALTDOGS–Signed INF Mike Advisor, Lauren Butler at 699-5010. Vucevic, ORL 157 361 518 11.3 St. Louis 4, Columbus 1 golf cart and lunch, with up to three $5 Provencher and LHP Mosies Melendez. ASSISTS Florida 6, Winnipeg 3 Mulligan Cards available. G AST AVG Colorado 6, Calgary 3 BASKETBALL There will also be prizes for Longest AP Rotary Golf Tourney Rondo, BOS 38 420 11.1 Friday’s Games National Basketball Association Paul, LAC 39 378 9.7 Dallas 4, Phoenix 3, SO NBA–Suspended Los Angeles Clippers Drive and Closest to the Pin, while a Hole AVON PARK – The 5th Annual Avon Vasquez, NOR 47 441 9.4 Vancouver 2, Chicago 1, SO F Matt Barnes one game for striking In One contest is being sponsored by the Park Rotary David “Doc” Owen Holiday, PHL 42 372 8.9 Washington 3, Philadelphia 2 Greg Stiemsma during a Jan. 30 game Cohan Radio Group. Westbrook, OKC 46 383 8.3 Carolina 1, Ottawa 0 at Minnesota. Memorial Golf tournament is slated for STEALS Tampa Bay 8, Winnipeg 3 WNBA There will be 50/50 drawings at $1 and River Greens golf course on Saturday, G STL AVG Detroit 5, St. Louis 3 WASHINGTON MYSTICS–Signed G $5 and silent auction items. Feb. 23, with a tee time of 8 a.m. Paul, LAC 39 100 2.56 Ivory Latta. Anaheim 3, Minnesota 1 Additional lunch and drink tickets will The four-person scramble event will be Conley, MEM 44 103 2.34 Saturday’s Games FOOTBALL be available for $15 and $2, respectively. Lin, HOU 48 97 2.02 New Jersey at Pittsburgh, late National Football League divided into three flights by handicap and Ellis, MIL 45 85 1.89 Buffalo at Montreal, late NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS–Signed DL For more information, call David at will feature closest to the pin, putting con- Westbrook, OKC 46 86 1.87 Edmonton at Colorado, late Armond Armstead. 385-2770. test, and difficult long drive event. Walker, CHA 45 84 1.87 Boston at Toronto, late HOCKEY BLOCKS The $65 per person entry fee includes Carolina at Philadelphia, late National Hockey League SFSC Hosts Heartland Games G BLK AVG N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, late BOSTON BRUINS–Recalled F Jamie golf, cart, one mulligan per player, post Sanders, MIL 43 131 3.05 Detroit at Columbus, late Tardif from Providence (AHL). AVON PARK – South Florida State event luncheon, beverages on the course Ibaka, OKC 44 126 2.86 Dallas at Phoenix, late MONTREAL CANADIENS–Reassigned F Duncan, SAN 42 115 2.74 Chicago at Calgary, late Mike Blunden to Hamilton (AHL). College (SFSC) Community Education and prizes. Hibbert, IND 47 122 2.60 Los Angeles at Anaheim, late NEW JERSEY DEVILS–Assigned RW Department announces Heartland Games Entry form available by emailing Chet Howard, LAL 43 104 2.42 Nashville at San Jose, late Matt Anderson to Albany (AHL). for Active Adults 2013. 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 Page 3B LP brings tourney title home Continued from 1B side and canned a three before working in the paint inside score and a baseline for another two to put Lake jumper from Hamilton. Placid up 38-28. The Dragons would get a Dennis would come alive lay-in from Quiahja and do the bulk of DeSoto’s Williams and Coyne would scoring in the third, all of it put in a long two, but in fact, but Wilson made a Hamilton kept pouring it on slick inside pass to with a free throw, two more Williams for a score, Gayle jumpers and an inside score to put DeSoto up 18-15 got out on the break and after one. Wilson drained another trey McKayla Jeter and and the lead was 45-36 Ladeja Dennis got into the heading into the final eight act with a jumper and two minutes. free throws, respectively, to DeSoto would make a start the second and push couple more pushes, mostly the lead to 22-15. when Bianca Robinson hit a But Coyne cut it back three that made it 51-45 News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE with two remarkable halfway through the final This pitch wasn’t to Amanda Byers liking, but the South scores. period. Florida lead-off hitter drove home three runs in Thurday’s 4- But there was Wilson 1, opening-game win. On one, she found defenders blocking her ini- again with a put-back to up tial drive into the lane, so the ante once again and all SFSC starts off 4-0 she pulled a spin move and but seal the deal. flipped it up and in with the Coyne would add just Continued from 1B job, scattering five hits over left hand. four points, all on free seven innings, walking none extraordinaire as into the bot- Then, with a defender throws, in the second half and striking out one, for the tom of the fifth it went with giving ground, she halted a for her total of 19 for the win. nary a score on the board. hard drive and lofted a night. “I always talk to them about “They struggled figuring out floater that found nothing But it was Wilson’s 14 the level of expectation that I the pitcher at the beginning,” but net. second-half points, on the hold them to,” Barnes said. “I first-year assistant coach, and The Lady Bulldogs, how- way to a game high 22, that explain that that’s why I’m so Avon Park grad, Heather ever, answered with another carried the Dragons to the hard on them at times, because Barnes said. “But they settled Riley drive and a Noble fol- District 10-4A title. I believe in their abilities. I in and started having better at low and Hamilton would “I noticed we had a good told them after the game that bats.” get another score on a fast mis-match with Bria and we their hard work is paying off, Which came to fruition in break. tried getting it to her more because every game so far they that bottom of the fifth. But the Dragons hung in the second half to take are getting closer and closer to News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Rayvin Vick got a hard tough with Coyne hitting Bria Wilson was the game high scorer yet again Friday, advantage,” coach Coyne that level. grounder past a diving second two free throws and Wilson with 14 of her 22 points coming in the second half of said. “It’s such a great feel- “As long as they don’t get baseman to get it started and scoring inside twice to keep Lake Placid’s District Championship win. ing and a relief. I couldn’t complacent with these wins gave way to pinch-runner the halftime margin at 28- be more proud of what and keep working hard, I see team and I knew we had it,” “I couldn’t hit anything Kayla Dennison, who prompt- 25. these girls have done.” them having a very successful Alex said. “We saw it basi- from the outside tonight,” ly stole second. “I was really worried “We’ve just worked so season.” cally as an even game. We she said, despite her 15 A ground-out to short about some of the younger hard all year,” the younger A 4-0 start certainly is help- knew we’d get those three points in the first half. “But moved Dennison to third and girls, being in the big game, Coyne said. “And now ing set the right tone. points back and from there the key was Bria. She hit with an 0-2 count, Belardi and it was a little shaky,” we’ve got the district title The Panthers were back at it it would be back to 0-0.” some really big shots that went the other way with an head coach Jackie Coyne to show for it.” with a twin-bill Saturday after- They got those three got us going and turned it RBI double down the right- said. “With the way it start- As winners of the tourna- noon against Seminole State points back, and then some, around.” field line. ed, I was just hoping we ment, the Dragons move College, and will host Brevard as Lake Placid roared out of Wilson did score the first Raulerson then finished the could keep it under a 10- into the Regional on Tuesday at 5 p.m. the gate to start the third, two baskets of the third, point lead. When we got to Quarterfinals Thursday and going on a 13-0 run that put both from inside, before a half and it was only three, I will play host to the District them up 10 after just 3:15 Shaquavia Gayle putback felt a lot better about it.” 9 runner up, Holy Names of had gone off the clock. and a Williams fast-break An attitude shared by the Tampa, while DeSoto trav- And they did it without a score. coach’s daughter. els to face the District 9 score from Coyne. Wilson then took it out- “We’re a second-half champion Tampa Catholic.

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Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 www.newssun.com Hot hitting leads the 50s 70s scoring jumps again Thursday Continued from 1B base hit in his 3-for-4 times at two hits each. Special to the News-Sun Trapman. blasts to go along with his bat. Silent Salesman started off for-4 times at bat. SEBRING – This past In the second game, a four hits. Belting out 3-for-4 hits were by scoring three in the first Dick Ostrich was 3-for-4, week the Highlands County close contest was broken Shortstop Jim Kahn also Dennis Birkholz, winning inning, but left most of their Marvin Knutilla went 2-for-3 Sports Complex saw some open in the last inning as homered in his 4-for-4 day. pitcher John Kloet, Spider and having 2-for-4 at the plate runners on base the rest of the great hitting in the 50’s divi- Bill Jarrett Ford beat Larry Kelly smacked five McMinn, Jerry Murphy and were Eddie Lindberg and Galo way. sion of Sebring Senior Fairmount Services 29-12. singles, while Wisconsin Bob Ross. Gonzalez. Victor Rodriquez ptiched a Softball. In the first inning, Jarrett boys Jim Holmes and Dick Bottonwood Bay Rebels good game, but did not get the In the first game of sluggers Dave Reed and Jim After falling behind 3-0 were led by John Degnen bat- Schultz had four hits and after three innings, it was obvi- fielding support he usually Thursday’s doubleheader, Kahn hit back-to-back home two doubles. ting 3-for-3 with a double. gets from his defense. Fairmount Services mowed runs. ous Allstate’s pitcher, Rudy Tom “Moose” Morrissette On Tuesday, Bill Jarrett Pribble, had the Salesman in Larry Ambuel connected for over Reflections by the Not to be outdone, Ford held off a last inning and Bob Wood each included a a triple for the only extra base score of 15-8. Fairmount manager Brad the palm of his hand. triple in their 2-for-3 trips to rally by Reflections, to win hit by the Salesman. Legendary Canadian out- Caid and pitcher Swamp Allstate went on to win 12-1 the plate. 14-13. Going 2-for-4 were Ken door guide Bob “Swamp” Poulan returned the favor with the Salesman only col- Also hitting 2-for-3 for their Reflections stranded the Crandall and Fred Moore. Poulan pitched an outstand- with back-to-backs of their lecting 10 hits. team were Fred Boyd, Jim tying run at first base in the Newcomer Cliff Skeans had ing game for the winners own. Norm Grubbs had 2-for-3 Monroe and Earl Richardson. bottom of the seventh. while going 3-for-3 with a Also having big days with including a triple. Highlands Independent 3-for-4 and Richie Birkholz For Jarrett, 2-3-4 hitters double and an inside-the- 4-for-4s were Tom McNally Bill Todd and Victor Bank avenged an earlier loss to had 2-for-2 with two walks for Les Osbeck, Dave Reed and park home run. and Boom Boom Buja. Rodriquez each had 2-for-3. Silent Salesman by easily a good day at bat. Jim Kahn all had three hits. Sweet swinging Tom Speedy shortstop Greg On Thursday four teams downing the Salesman 13-6. Buttonwood Bay takes the McNally also went 3-for-3 Ramos was 3-for-4 with a Reed continued his sea- played. For the Bank Bobby prize for the most loyal specta- with a triple, while Orlando double and triple. son long home run barrage VFW4300 overpowered Fahnestock had 4-for-4 with a tors coming to each game. Hernandez was 3-for-4 with Going into the top of the with another monster over Buttonwood Bay with a 25-7 double and triple. The games are played at the a double. last inning, leading 12-8, the right field fence. victory. Going 3-for-4, including a Highlands County Sports Outstanding defense was Jarrett’s first 17 batters all Reflections played with- Bob Fulcher went 4-for-4 double, were Don Cunningham Complex located behind the played by shortstop Greg scored. out their outstanding long including a triple. and Gene Phillips. Sebring train depot each Ramos, and rover Dick In a balanced attack for ball hitting shortstop John Cal Bready was 4-for-4. Don Sheets had 3-for-4 and Tuesday and Thursday at 10 “Scooter” Cook. Jarrett, defensive wizard Smutnick, out with a ham- Chuck Fluharty had a two three other batters managed a.m. For Reflections, Don Les Osbeck led the way string pull. Dobbert continued his hot with a 6-for-6 day, including Pacing Reflections was streak with 4-for-4. three runs scored, three Indiana Legend Phil Shortstop John Smutnick, RBI, and a double. Grimke, Jess Hathaway and back from the DL, drilled Hall of Famer Dave Reed Ron Rieches, who is hitting Highlands Hammock offers many two hits, as did rookie Tom had two out-of-the-park .800 in his last four games. trails for running and hiking

Special to the News-Sun the runner registers for all March 10 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA seven races. Koreshan State Historic – The Florida Department of Awards will be given out at Site Environmental Protection’s each race for the top three 3800 Corkscrew Road FTA – Heartland Florida Park Service is men and women in each cate- Estero pleased to host the Real gory. March 17 Florida Run Series in seven For runners who partici- Fakahatchee Strand Southwest Florida state parks. pate in all seven runs of the Preserve State Park February Activities The Real Florida Run race series, there will be a 137 Coastline Drive Series is a wonderful oppor- Grand Prize awarded to the Copeland tunity for residents and visi- top three men and top three Saturday, Feb. 9 flip flops), water, snacks, wildlife preserve which is March 24 tors alike to enjoy the natural women over-all. Trail Maintenance sun and insect protection. home to an oak hammock, Little Manatee River State beauty of Florida’s environ- The events will take place: Location: Tenoroc Fish Contact Monika Hoerl at freshwater marsh, hardwood Park ment. Feb. 10 Management Area, 863-858-3106 for meet-up swamp and lake shore, a 215 Lightfoot Road Sponsored in part by the Lake Manatee State Park Lakeland. time and other details. tremendous bird population, Wimauma Florida Department of 20007 State Road 64 Meet leader at the including a variety of wad- Register at Saturday, Feb. 16 Environmental Protection’s Bradenton Maintenance Shed, located ing birds, waterfowl, www.active.com and search Day Hike (7 miles) South District Office and in Feb. 17 off Tenoroc Rd. before you ospreys and bald eagles. for the Real Florida Run conjunction with 3D Racing, Paynes Creek Historic get the office. Location: Tiger Creek Alligators inhabit Lake Inc. and the Run Shoppe, the State Park Series, or register at the Run This former phosphate Preserve Group will meet at Hancock and may be Real Florida Run Series fea- 888 Lake Branch Road Shoppe, located at 3512 Del mining area consists of the Mini Mac Convenience observed from a distance. tures seven runs, seven parks Bowling Green Prado Blvd., Ste. 107, Cape lakes, marshes, grasslands Store, 910 N Scenic Hwy, Pets are not allowed. and seven new adventures. Feb. 24 Coral. and wooded hills, and is an Babson Park Bring walking or hiking The runs will take place Highlands Hammock State Registration fees are $20 important refuge for Tiger Creek Preserve is shoes, water, snacks, sun every Sunday afternoon Park for 5K races and $30 for 10K wildlife. located east of US 27 and insect protection. starting Feb. 10 and ending 5931 Hammock Road races. Bring sturdy walking between Babson Park and Contact Liane Plumhoff on March 24. Sebring For questions regarding shoes or hiking boots (no Frostproof. The trail trav- 646-2398 or lplum@veri- Each event features a 5K March 3 the run series please contact flip flops), water, snacks erses the rolling hills of the zon.net. run or walk and a 10K run. Charlotte Harbor Preserve Arielle Poulos at (239) 344- and lunch, sun and insect Lake Wales Ridge, includ- Saturday, Feb. 23 Participants can register State Park 5686 or at protection. Wear long ing some of the highest hills Trail Maintenance for each of the races individ- 12301 Burnt Store Road [email protected]. sleeves and long pants. and oldest land in the Location: Green Swamp ually or receive a discount if Punta Gorda us. Contact Monika Hoerl at Florida peninsula. East, Lakeland. Meet at 863-858-3106 for meet-up Botanical diversity is Rock Ridge Rd. gate. time and other details. extensive along this trail. Bring Snacks, water, sun Directions: From US-98 Wednesday, Feb. 13 and insect protection. in north Lakeland turn east Day Hike (6-7 miles) Contact David Waldrop at on Rock Ridge Rd., at fork Location: Tenoroc Fish bear left and continue 4.2 West’s big night leads 863-605-3587, or email Management Area, [email protected] for miles to gate on your left. Lakeland, FL, meet at the meet-up time and other From SR-33 in Polk City park Office on Tenoroc details. travel north, turn left (west) Pacers past Heat Mine Rd. on Dean Still Rd., turn left This former phosphate Sunday, Feb. 17 on Rock Ridge Rd., after 2 By MICHAEL MAROT over the Heat and have not Three different Miami mining area consists of Nature Walk or 3 miles gate will be on Associated Press lost to Miami since the Heat lakes, marshes, grasslands Location: Circle B Bar your right. players and coach Erik INDIANAPOLIS — swept the final three games of and wooded hills, and is an Preserve, SR 540 (Winter Contact Janice Anderson, Spoelstra drew technical Indiana did it again Friday the Eastern Conference semi- important refuge for Lake Road), Lakeland phone 813-345-1609 or fouls. night. final series last spring. wildlife. Approx. 3 mile walk to email [email protected] for And after Miami put up a And this time, the Pacers For Miami (29-14), it was a Bring sturdy walking view birds and other meet-up time and other beat Miami at its own game. frustrating night. season-low 77 points in the shoes or hiking boots (no wildlife at this scenic information. David West scored 30 While players and coaches first trip to Indiana, this time points, Paul George added 17 promised to play a more phys- it nearly allowed Indiana to and Indiana became the sec- ical game than the first one, finish with its highest points ond team to beat the defend- the 87-77 loss on Jan. 8 also at total in a non-overtime game ing champs twice this season Bankers Life Fieldhouse, it all season. with a 102-89 victory. didn’t make much difference. 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Dec. 11 P. Domingo, L14 Blk 44 Placid Drew, L13 Blk 7 Sebring National Mortgage Assn., L5/6 $206,000. Guaranteed Home Repairs Rice Jeffery Epperson to R J Lakes Sec. 19, $5,000. Country Est. Sec. 1, $5,000. Blk D Crescent View, $134,600. Angel E. Calzada to Sunny Inc. to Emilio Martinez, L26 Blk Keen Investments, L11 Blk 5 National Residential Nominee Royal Land Services Inc. to Kenneth W. Mahaney to Ridge Holding Co. Inc., L17/18 160 Sun'N Lakes Est. Sec. 15, Orange Blossom Est. Unit 4, Services Inc. to Jerry Pendarvis, Carlos Calatrava, L10 Blk 24 Kevin Ginn, L231 Sebring Falls, Sunset Heights/Others, $50,000. $34,000. $32,000. L22 Eiland Est., $185,000. Highlands Park Est. Sec. K, $53,000. Royal Land Services Inc. to Martin F. McClure to Gustavo Patrick O. Williams to Glenn Kenneth L. Matthysse to John $3,000. Frank C. Sutter Jr. to Betty L. Herbert Blakeman, Martinez, L9 Blk 6 Sun'N Lakes Curtis, L21 Blk 54 Flamingo R. Brown, L14 Blk 2 Lake Deutsche Bank National Trust Hollman, PT L1 Blk 3 1st Resub L12503/12504 Avon Park Lakes Est. Acres Sec. 27, $35,000. Villas, $9,200. Haven Est. Sec. 1, $85,000. Co. to Richard Klocko Living Pinecrest Lakes Unit 1458, Unit 39, $4,600. Jack Billingsley to Patrick Edward Householder to James Federal National Mortgage Trust, L2 Blk 231 East $85,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cicalese, L17-19 Blk 264 Sun'N Householder, L9 PT L1/8 Lake Assn. to Luisa Librando, L26 Palmhurst, $27,500. Patricia A. McMullan to Corp. to Darlene Mortimer, L32 Lakes Est. Sec. 21, $80,000. Denton Sub, $114,000. Blk 23 Lake Haven Est. Sec. 2, Robert C. Potter to Gary L. Kenneth Ayres, L34 Sunset Lake Edge Water Village Sub, Horace L. Durrance to Leonard A. Bryant to William $117,900. Zigler, PT L3 Blk 2 Suburbia, Est., $25,000. $65,000. Vaughn E. Hathaway, PT Sec. 7- E. Gaines Sr., Week 17 Parcel 15 Highlands Independent Bank $119,000. Citifinancial Services Inc. to 37-30/Other, $500,000. Harder Hall Resort Club to Sandra T. Bryant, L7 T and K Dorothy Lucille Gladue to Dec. 20 Maria Christina Tucker, L75 Blk Wilma P. Domingo to Wilbert Lakeside II, $6,000. Unrec Sub, $99,900. Nancy Echemendia, L9 Blk 18 Deutsche Bank National Trust 19 Sun'N Lake Est. Sebring Unit P. Domingo, L15 Blk 44 Placid Felix Cesani to Donald J. Michael R. Whitehead to Holiday Lake Est., $17,000. Co. to Guadalupe Casares, PT 2, $24,900. Lakes Sec. 19, $5,000. Adams, L202 Colony Pointe, Robert James Hearn, Unit 18 Sherrie L. Clark to Special L18-20 Blk 190 Woodlawn Dawn Djokic to Hucke Michael John Newhouse to $19,900. Waterway Patio Homes Condo, Acquisitions Holdings Inc., L41- Terrace, $17,000. Properties Inc., PT L1 Blk 14 Lon E. Sinness, L23 PT L24 Blk Selwyn Drakes to Brian $105,000. 45 Blk 132 Sun'N Lake Est. Pan Frost to Rosalba Cruz- Avon Park Est., $87,100. 146 Lakewood Terraces, Yacoboni, L8 Blk 1 Nicholas Adam Tooley to Thomas J. Sebring Unit 9, $35,900. Serapio, L2 Blk 6 Altamont John F. Hughes to Brett A. $45,000. Acres, $3,000. Borgert, L80 Willow Gate, Bradley D. Winans to Derek Place Add 3, $69,900. Morey, L4 Blk 254 Placid Lakes George C. Delbou to James L. Dorothy M. Helinski to 1st $120,000. Beasley, L10 Blk G Spring Lake Bank of New York Mellon to Sec. 20, $140,000. Angevine, L11 Blk 6 Golfview Source Bank, L3 Blk 64 Sun'N Nancy S. Wood to Pamela C. Village II, $67,000. Zaida R. Alejandrez De Lopez, Gordon Robb to Joseph H. Est., $58,000. Lake Est. Sebring Unit 5, Langley, L2 Blk 7 Temple Joslyn A. Brown to Peavy L13 Blk 14 Highlands Park Est. Wolf, L28 Oak Leafe Sub, Barbara Erving to Gary Joe $112,000. Terrace, $99,900. Family Investments, PT Sec. 12- Sec. B, $32,900. $105,000. Ellison, L4 Blk 2 Lake Mark Alexis Pimental to Elba 38-30/Easements, $24,000. Parkside Village of Sebring to Sheldon Romer to David R. Josephine Hts. 2nd Add, Lorena Aspilcueta Bellido, L6 Dec. 17 Julia M. Tiger to Thomas William Dale Hogue, PT L1 Blk McNutt, PT L10 Blk B Tomoka $37,500. PT L7 Blk 89 Town of Sebring Westby Corporation to Glaza, L65A Vantage Pointe 5 Lake Regency Woods Phase 2, Height Sec. IX, $125,000. Thomas P. Clark to Sue A. 6th Add, $55,000. Thomas A. Clark, L27-29 Blk Phase II, $140,000. $10,000. Forrest H. Hilton to Sharp, L27-29 Blk 8 Sebring 209 Placid Lakes Industrial Jonathan W. Wehrle to Irving H. Bowen to R. Bowen Christopher P. Shaw, PT Sec. 14- Ridge Sec. G, $95,000. Dec. 12 Park, $130,000. Thomas Grant Clayton, L317 Gillespie, PT Sec. 2-37- 33-28, $73,000. Daniel L. Monroe to Amos O. Michael A. Rynar to Michael Deborah A. Taylor to Manuel Sebring Ridge Sec. A, $17,500. 29/Other, $515,000. Highlands Independent Bank Keener III, L19 Grayce's Mobile A. Rynar, L9 Blk 55 Placid Acosta, L15 Blk 59 Placid Lakes M.J. Dutchess to Dennis D. to Gregory J. Dunlop, L7/8 Blk Est., $15,000. Lakes Sec. 6, $15,000. Sec. 6, $48,000. Dec. 19 Downing, L5 Blk 31 Leisure 81 Placid Lakes Sec. 8, $5,800. Peggy J. Haynes to Pedro Woodrow W. Cornell to Kirt Federal National Mortgage U.S. Bank to Samuel Deane Lakes Sec. 4, $82,500. Highlands Independent Bank Jesus Ayala, L29 Blk 5 Lake M. Devecht, L24 Blk 1 Red Assn. to Norma Rose, L7 Blk 34 Foster, L19 Blk 10 Lake Haven Ronald Centers to Susan to Joe Newton, L17 Blk 10 Blue Est., $114,000. Water Lake Est., $82,000. Sebring Country Est. Sec. 2, Est. Sec. 1, $45,000. Denise Whitehurst, L21 Blk 21 Highlands Park Est. Sec. D, Gerald Chaney to Pedro Kenneth Edwards to Ella May $52,000. Donna Marie Ventura to Lake Haven Est. Sec. 2, $53,500. Perez, L57 PT L58 Pardee Sub, Kuykendall, L19 Blk 1 Orange Fannie Mae to Victorina Benjamin R. Palmer, L2 Blk A $106,500. Charles L. Miller to Terry $11,000. Blossom Est. Unit 12, $25,000. Batista, L12/13 Blk 46 Placid Placid Park Land 1st Add, Robert W. Coles Sr. to Steven Heston, L175/176 PT L177 Martin J. Pajanen to Thomas Larry C. Laflam to William J. Lakes Sec. 5, $87,300. $119,900. C. Ruff Sr., L16 Blk 290 Lake Lakeside Heights, $105,000. J. Woolley Jr., L187/188 Blk 3 Yates, PT Sec. 17-33-29, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Bruce Robert Hargreaves to Sebring, $88,500. Charles L. McKibben to Leisure Lakes Sec. 4A, $54,000. Corp. to Frederick A. Chmura, Lorraine T. Garner, PT L23 Wayne A. Nipple, L9253/9254 $137,500. Yolando Ramos to Alvin L. L37 Blk 31 Leisure Lakes Sec. Tomoka Heights Sec. 2-5 Replat, Dec. 21 PT 9255 Avon Park Lakes Unit Kevin Ayala to Melvin W. Smith, PT L5 Blk 9 Avon Park, 4, $140,000. $115,000. Mark A. Lillpop to Frederick 28, $63,000. Mills, L4 PT L3 Blk 132 $18,300. Shirley Van Hook to Roy N. Bank of New York Mellon to Francis, L10 Blk 28 Lake Haven Karen Lenore Roiati to Ryan Northside Sub, $15,500. U.S. Bank to Frank Vrionis, Kappeler, L11 Blk 497 Sebring Mark A. Lillpop, L9 Istokpoga Est. Sec. 2, $102,000. Travis Duffy, L8 Blk 56 Sun'N Edward L. Hines Properties to PT L2/3 Blk 47 Town of Avon Manor, $23,000. Shores Unit 1, $74,000. Fannie Mae to William Lake Est. Sebring Unit 5, Romulus The Great Inc., PT Blk Park, $30,500. Wauchula State Bank to Jason Jason Douglas Stone to G.L. Michael Baker, L22 Blk EE $52,500. 131 Placid Lakes Sec. 11/Other, George Deirmenjian to Bennett, L8 Blk 69 Sebring Stone, L23/24 Blk 2 Sebring Spring Lake Village V, $52,000. $150,000. Hermine Bleier, L21 Blk 1 Country Est. Sec. 3, $166,000. Lake Replat, $10,000. Lettuce Creek Cattle Co. to Dec. 26 Cynthia Nesci to Constantin Lakeview Sub, $265,000. Gabriel A. White to Moon Southern Farms Ltd. to Germantown Citrus Ptn., PT Georgina C. Eichhorn to ONJ, Mountakis, L14 Pine and Lake Ranch, PT Sec. 1-35- Cutrale Farms Inc., PT Sec. Sec. 35-35-29, $404,100. PT Sec. 32-36-30, $220,000. Sub, $72,000. Dec. 13 29/Easements, $63,000. 8/11-39-28/Others/Easements, Heartland National Bank to R G & M Citrus Partnership to R.J. Keen Investments to Werner Varchmin to Russell John R. Bliss to Jason Alvin $32,300,000. J Keen Investments, L72 Sebring Emmett & Arost Groves, PT Sec. Antonio Francisco Hernandez, Riddle, L1 Blk 424 Highland Grant, Tract 11 Blk 8 River U.S. Bank to Edward K. Little Hills, $22,500. 6-36-30/Easement, $490,000. L72 Sebring Hills, $30,000. Towers Sub Revised, $7,500. Ridge Ranches Unrec/Others/ III, L15 Blk 1 Harder Hall Steven Vance Wilson to Heartland National Bank to Florence Cooper to Carolyn Ruth Q. McNelis to Imogene Easement, $40,000. Country Club II, $160,900. Highlands Independent Bank, Daniel L. Kanaley, L71 Geroy Gurskis, Unit 2-D Villas Adams, L189 Sylvan Shores Est. Jeanne Laughlin to Margaret Wells Fargo Bank to Sidney L23 Blk 2 Lake June Vista, Brunner’s Mobile Est., $28,000. at Pine Key, $98,000. Sec. D, $45,000. C. Hawley, Unit E5 Bluffs of Brown, L639 Las Palmas Resort, Joseph R. Turke to Federal Sebring, $36,000. $8,000. National Mortgage Assn., L3 William Drummond to Robert Blk 6 Sylvan Shores Est. Sec. A, Dec. 18 E. Mottar Jr., L7 Blk 18 Lake DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; feb ads; 00027212 $124,400. Federal National Mortgage Haven Est. Sec. 2, $90,000. B. James Johnson to John P. Assn. to Frederick E. Maibach Natalie R. Warner to H. Henry, L574 Sebring Hills Sub, Jr., L8 Blk B Meadowlake, Randall Shriver, L24-A Vantage $82,500. $220,000. Pointe, $86,000. Anthony J. Montemarano to Camilo A. Guzman to Diego Neptune Realty Professionals Anthony S. Montemarano, TR Leonardo Baptista, L12 Blk W to Coastal Real Estate Holdings, 64 Sebring Lakes Acres Unit Spring Lake Village III, $5,500. L261 Blue Heron Golf and 1/Others, $140,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Country Club/Other, $17,000. Seacoast National Bank to Corp. to Lydia Mendoza, Edward Davidson to Patricia D. Pella, L5/6 Blk 548 L3579/3580 PT L3581 Avon Elizabeth Pabon-Paz, L25 Leisure Lakes Sec. 18/Others, Park Lakes Unit 12, $65,000. Hillside Lake Annex, $8,800. $140,000. Earnestine Johnson to Brenda Michael D. Theodorou to Antoinette Breske to Brittany McRae Wright, PT Lacey Hill- Raymond Grabanski, L2 Blk 2 R. Baker, L1 PT L2 Blk 147 Connell Unrec, $1,500. Country Walk, $85,000. Lakewood Terraces, $54,000. Peter L. Hamlet to Catherine Daniel R. Cook to Federal Charles L. McKibben to Jennifer Santana, L10447-10450 Avon Park Lakes Unit 32, CROSSWORD SOLUTION $90,000.

Dec. 14 Bernadine B. Williams to Gerard E. Malane, L7-9 Blk 5 Sand Beach Sub, $30,000. Frances H. Inghram to Joanne M. Abel, L31 Oak Island, $210,000. Daniel T. Selph to James L. Lackey, L8/9 Blk 160 Sebring Highlands Sub/Others, $49,000. Bank of America to John B. Cooke, L11 Blk 731 Sun'N Lake Est. Sebring Unit 25R1, $2,000. Barry A. Lukatch to Gabriel Cottrell, L27 South Bear Pointe/Easement, $200,000. Sebring Lake Development Group to Joseph Larosa, L29/30 Blk 26 Sebring Lakes Unit 2A, $52,500. Wilbert P. Domingo to Wilma

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Special to the News-Sun Entrants were also vying LAKE PLACID – The for a share of $2,600 in cash Lake Placid Art League awards provided by sponsors. would like to give a big thank Nancy Flora Adams won you to our sponsors for their Best of Show, and Elzbieta generous support for our 26th Weron won the Parrish Award Annual Art and Fine Craft for Environmental Art. Show. The show was held on Other winners for the Lake Jan. 26 at the Bert J. Harris Placid Art League’s 26th Jr. Agricultural Center. Annual Art and Fine Craft All the artists in this year’s Show were: Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Maria Lorant won a first Thomas Freeman won a first exhibit deserve recognition - First places: Tom Alberto Sanchez won a first place in his category. place in his category. place in his category. for the freshness of approach Freeman, Maria Lorant, and experimentation with Margaret Carney, Alberto materials and process in their Sanchez, Kelvin Hair, Louise creative work. The main pur- Weiss and Oscar Rivero. pose of this event is to show- - Second places: Don case fine art on the communi- Nedobeck, Mary Sigfreid, ty level. This year there was a Alice Hansen, Marcia Penn, wide variety of media repre- Jane Morgan, Kevin Main sented. and Essie Gouveia. More than 50 artists, most - Third places: John Henry, of them from Highlands Bob McAnespie, Jennie County and Central Florida, Novak, Caroline Troup, Bob exhibited and sold works that Broughton, Jimmy Stovall included watercolor and oil and Reba Brown. paintings, photography, pen- - Honorable Mentions: cil art, and painting with cof- Steve Larson, Clara Carroll, fee. Artisans in parchment, Deborah Christian, June basketry, wood turning, jew- Rosenblum, Dennis Stuart, Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Courtesy photo elry design and mixed media Frank Hnat and Cindy Rose. Oscar Rivero won a first Louise Weiss won a first place in his category. Margaret Carney won a first place in his category. arts were well represented. place in his category.

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In Florida, the winter sea- abilities percent invertebrates, 33 per- array of vocalizations. They son is the most preferable regarding cent plant foods and 27 per- purr, whistle, growl, hiss, time to go camping. The movement. cent vertebrates. These cute scream and even whinny. cooler weather makes for a They can critters sample their food and - Raccoon’s tails can make wonderful outdoor experi- stand on other objects with their front up to 52 percent of their ence with the smell of camp- their hand paws to examine it and length. fires wafting in the breeze, legs to remove any unwanted parts. - Raccoons climb with the soft lighting of lanterns examine They will also “douse” great ease and can drop 35 to and the gentle sounds of objects objects into nearby water 40 feet. nature. Although most with their before consuming them. - Even though raccoons News From Courtesy photo campers enjoy viewing front These creatures originally are strong swimmers, they The Raccoons can be unwelcome guests when picnicking or wildlife in its natural setting, paws. favored mixed forests in all camping. They have the ability to open jars, untie knots, are often reluctant to get in there is one creature that may Watershed TheNorth America. With changes pick locks and open coolers and car latches to get a free the water because their fur is not always be a welcome Corine Burgess most in the landscapes, develop- meal. not waterproof and the water sight. important ment and agriculture, they causes them to take on extra Raccoons can be a bit asset to raccoons is their have learned to adapt to just go out on their own. The sharp canine teeth are in weight. pesky when they visit various sense of touch. Their about any type of environ- It is said that raccoons are the front of the mouth. The - Raccoons have been kept campsites. The little bandits extremely sensitive front ment, including campsites. color blind, though their eyes back molars and premolars as pets (President Coolidge often steal food and supplies, paws, which resemble little Raccoons generally mate are well-adapted for sensing are used to grind up and chew and his wife had one named wreaking havoc as they for- hands, bring food to the in the late winter to spring. green light. They see very food until it is small and soft Rebecca), and while young, age for treats in camper’s mouth and hold it while they The male will mate with well at night but have poor enough to swallow. seem happy to be in human bags, coolers and even their eat. The five digits on the more than one female and he long distance vision. They Their top speed when run- company. As they mature, cars. forepaws have no webbing takes no part in raising the also have an excellent sense ning is about 10-15 miles per especially during mating sea- Raccoons are very intelli- between them. The raccoon’s kits. The female will remain of smell. R hour. They are good swim- son, they can become gent. In fact, studies have brain is specialized with pregnant for about two accoons are very curious, mers and have been known to increasingly destructive and shown that these creatures almost two thirds of the cere- months and usually have a inquisitive creatures and will remain in the water for hours aggressive. are able to remember the bral cortex devoted to the litter of three to five babies. seldom pass up an opportuni- at a time. They can move - Raccoons never den more solution to tasks for up to interpretation of touch. In These kits are born blind and ty to investigate nearby about three miles per hour than 1,200 feet from a perma- three years after they learned fact, by using specialized deaf. They don’t obtain these smells. So make sure to keep while swimming. So if the nent water source. them. Raccoons have been hairs near their claws, which senses until they are about a any enticing morsels sneaky mammal gets your - Raccoons are very clean known to open jars, untie are similar to whiskers, they month old. They are born wrapped up tight and stowed bag of goodies, chances are it and use a common latrine in knots, pick locks, and open can identify objects before with a light layer of fur and away in a place where these will make a fast get-a-way the wild. car latches and many other actually touching them with the well- known “mask” on crafty critters can’t get to with the loot. Corine Burgess is and man-made closing devices their little hands. the face is apparent. The kits them. Environmental Specialist for the including garbage can lids. Raccoons are omnivores; stay with mom for about a They have 40 teeth that Raccoon trivia Highlands County Parks and They are very unique in their their diet consists of about 40 year until they are ready to include canines and molars. - Raccoons have a large Natural Resources Department. PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid advertise- Wednesday Night Supper, 5:15 p.m.; Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday Parochial Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- worship and Sunday school. Testimonial ment in the News-Sun that is published Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Youth Activities, 6- Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m. 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. meetings at 4 p.m. each second and fourth Friday and Sunday. To find out more 7:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, 6 Call the church at 699-0671 for more infor- Peter Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. Wednesday. A free public reading information on how to place a listing in p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; mation. McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. room/bookstore, located in the church, is this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- Mission Programs for Children, 6:45 p.m. I Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: open before and after church services. The 6155, ext. 596. Hispanic Services: Sunday school at 9:30 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (A - 3:30 and 5 p.m. (vigil); Sunday - 8 and 10 Bible and the Christian Science textbook, a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. half mile east of Highlands Avenue on a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy ‘Science and Health with Key to the Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Sunday Arbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Family Youth Center), every third Sunday of Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our ANGLICAN broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6. Call a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; the month at 2 p.m. (French Mass). Daily only preachers. All are welcome to come 453-6681 for details. “In the heart of Avon Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service, Mass: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and partake of the comfort, guidance, sup- I New Life Anglican Fellowship, 10 N. Park, for the hearts of Avon Park.” Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible Saturday at 9 a.m. Sacrament of port and healing found in the lesson-ser- Main Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, FL First Baptist Church of Lake Study, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald Reconcilliation: 7:15-7:45 a.m. first Friday, mons. 33852. Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon in Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Webber and Associate Pastors Don 2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday and 9-9:45 a.m. Charge, (863) 243-3191; strhodes1020@ Sebring (just off U.S. 27 midway between Messenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 382- Sunday. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 CHURCH OF BRETHREN yahoo.com. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m. Sebring and Lake Placid). Your place for 4301. p.m. Monday-Friday. Teaching, Holy Communion, Music, family, friends and faith. Sunday morning I Parkway Free Will Baptist Church, I St. James Catholic Church, 3380 I Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine Fellowship, Healing Prayer. “Pastoral and worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery is pro- 3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870. Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church Spiritual”. vided for both services with Children’s Welcome to the church where the “Son” Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 Church at 11 a.m. Life changing Bible always shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Vigil, a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. Study for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Phone 385-1597. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Associate Pastor Allen Altvater leads the Worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Easter - youth in their quest to become more like Worship, 7 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST I Christ Fellowship Church (Assembly Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; and Holy of God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer meet- The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pastor. Church Days 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., first I Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S. Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and ing at 7 p.m. along with youth worship in phone: 382-3552. Home phone: 214-3025. Saturday at 9 a.m. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping God in the youth facility, and missions training for Affiliated with the National Association of Minister: Don Smith. Sunday Worship Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 a.m.; all children. Call the church at 655-1524. Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening I First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, I Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC) CHRISTIAN facilities are available at every service. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. Mark McDowell, Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- Hope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, Pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday I Cornerstone Christian Church, (Saxon Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classes 0924. FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website: Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Hall) 1850 US 27 South, Avon Park, FL for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. I First Assembly of God, 4301 www.fbclp.com. Email: information@ Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/Bible 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Bill I Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069 Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. fbclp.com. Sunday services - Traditional Study, 6 p.m. Nursery provided. For infor- Raymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter, Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, Service 9 a.m., Contemporary Service mation, call 382-0869. Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Study; Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake 10 a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDS 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 I Southside Baptist Church (GARBC), 10 a.m. Worship; Communion available Placid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor- Church, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m. a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family dinner 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Home ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening worship Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Bible at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reservations Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, Fellowship Group. For more information is 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays and Study), LIFE Youth Group, Royal Rangers, required). Prayer meeting, Youth 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45 call 453-8929 or 449-0203. Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are invit- I Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431. Intersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Eastside Christian Church, 101 Peace ed to join us. For more information, call the at 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kinder- Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two miles church at 863-465-4636 or visit the website Palm St., Lake Placid. For information, call garten through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; Adult east of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), 465- http://www.thelordsway.com/lakeplacid- BAPTIST 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. Midweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A 7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. cofc/. I First Baptist Church of Lorida located nursery for under age 3 is available at all Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; Worship I Sebring Parkway Church of Christ, I Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600 right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School services. Provisions for handicapped and Celebration with the Lord’s Supper each 3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870; N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385-0752. week 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and 385-7443. Minister: Kevin Patterson. Times George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 I Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Where Pat Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise and of service are: Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.; Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building God’s biblically based. Sunday worship services, p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11 the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Kingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Christ, the 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facil- a.m. worship service. Wednesday evening Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Way, Truth and Life!” “Alive and Worth the ities are available. Bible studies at 9:45 Bible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 386- Class, 7 p.m. Drive!” a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal. 1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Village I Sebring Christian Church, 4514 Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible class- From September the AWANA groups meet. II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. for Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tod CHURCH OF NAZARENE es at 9:45 a.m. are centered for all ages. First Lorida is the “Place to discover God’s all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Schwingel, Preacher; David Etherton, Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Church love.” For more information about the Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. I Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; First Church of the Nazarene of Avon phone: 452-6556. church or the ministries offered, call 655- Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study and Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Youth Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL I Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) 1878. Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery available Service, 6 p.m; Evening service at 6:30 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Randall We are located at the corner of SR17 and I First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E. for all services. p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 p.m. fol- Rupert, Pastor. Sunday: Sunday school C-17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. I Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 lowed by classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee and Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. Allen Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across Seasons, a men’s grief support group, worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening service doughnuts, followed with Sunday School Higginbotham, Interim Pastor; Rev. Nuno from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service is at for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning wor- Norberto, associate pastor, minister of pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Sunday Alzheimers Caregivers Support Group 7 p.m. with special services for children ship service begins at 10:30 a.m., and music and senior adults; and Dixie Kreulen, Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, 9 and adults. Special services once a month evening worship service is at 6 p.m. On preschool director. Group Bible Studies, Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382- for seniors (Prime Time) and Ladies min- Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen ministry 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; Prayer, Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30 6676. istries. If you need any more information, and the Catylist class (20's+) begin at 6:30 Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday p.m.Nursery provided. For information, call I First Christian Church (Disciples of call 453-4851. PM. The adult Bible and Prayer Time Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night 382-3695. I Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of First Church of the Nazarene of Lake begins at 7 p.m. For more information go to programs at the ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, www.bethanybaptistap.com or call the church begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. The FL 33852. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; church office at 863-452-1136. Mother’s Day Out for children age 6 weeks CATHOLIC Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening I Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off to 5 years old. Call 385-4704. Website School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 www.fbsebring.com I Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s Classes for adult children and youth. Call LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; I Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. 595 East Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and 465-6916. Pastor Tim Taylor. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address is Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English and p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Girdley, 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. in English. Weekday mass at 8 CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN I Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN UNION Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday: Church; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Saturday. Religious Education Classes are CHRISTIAN & Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wednesday night programs for children, 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K through MISSIONARY ALLIANCE I Community Bible Church - Churches Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: Evening youth and adults at 7 p.m. 8th. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 p.m. of Christ in Christian Union, (Orange Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. I Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Wednesday. Youth Nights grades 6th and I The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E- County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876. up, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday. Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382- North (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting mail: office@apfellow Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, I St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Jesus Christ as the answer for time and ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Hickory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mailing services: Sunday School meets at 9:30 eternity. Sunday morning worship service, ship.org. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental, address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior I First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 soul-winning, mission-minded, King James 385-0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); fax, 385- meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Church activities at same time for K-6 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Rev. Jon Beck, Bible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone 5169; email, [email protected]; website, Study meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Wednesday grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all ages), pastor; Charlie Parish, associate 655-1899. Bus transportation. www.stcathe.com. School Office/Mailing, Prayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. (Transportation available.) pastor/youth and families; Joy Loomis, I Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 Principal Dr. Anna V. Adam, 747 S. Franklin Sunday evening praise and worship serv- music director; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of Miller St., Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385- ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer Hispanic pastor. Sunday – Sunday school, at the west end of Lake June) “Where the 7310; email [email protected]. School CHRISTIAN SCIENCE service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activities 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’s old fashion gospel is preached.” Sunday office hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday- at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth 445, 4:45 p.m.; School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Friday. Clergy: Very Rev. José González, I Christian Science Church, 154 N. come, please come worship with us. Tom Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday - Worship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday V.F., [email protected] or 385-0049; Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052.

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Special to the News-Sun AVON PARK – “Live Out Loud,” four Avon Park Library gals – tenor Leanne, lead Tiffany, bariton Special to the News-Sun Chris and bass Dana – from Central AVON PARK – The Florida, will perform as a special guest of Avon Park Public Library the Sweet Adelines’ “On the Road Again” will host local author B.F. show. Oswald for a book signing These lovely ladies have made an amaz- on at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. ing impact on barbershop music and Oswald is the author of Sweet Adelines International. At the several novels, including recent Sweet Adelines International “Flood: A Saga,” “Five Competition, held in Denver this past Women in Black,” and “The November, “Live Out Loud” competed in Rental”. His first novel, the Quartet Division and came in 13 out of “Echoes of Ellen,” was 52 quartets from around the world. nominated for the National Their sound is wonderful. All four love- Book Award and the EPIC ly ladies have wonderful musical back- eBook Award. Noble, and other retailers. grounds: singing in various musical areas, Oswald was a professor More information is avail- solos, and in groups. of psychology at North able on his website, “Live Out Loud” is the special guest Central State College www.bfoswaldauthor.com. quartet for Heart of Highland, Sweet (Mansfield, Ohio) for 25 The book signing is free Adelines, Chorus Show. The title of this years, and also has written and open to the public. year’s show is “On The Road Again” at textbooks, poetry, essays, The Avon Park Public Union Congregational Millennium and short fiction. Library is at 100 N. Sanctuary, 106 N. Butler Ave., on All of Oswald’s books Museum Ave. For more Saturday, Feb. 16. Don’t miss this great are available as ebooks, in information contact the quartet. Kindle or Nook format, and library at 452-3803 or visit Tickets are $12. Ask about the group Courtesy photo Live Out Loud will be the special guest quartet of this year’s Heart of can be purchased from the library’s website at rate. Call 414-4914, 452-1927, or 699- Highlands, Sweet Adlines, Chorus Show on Feb. 16. Amazon, Barnes and www.myhlc.org. 0743. PLACES TO WORSHIP January through Easter: Worship first and third Tuesday, Prayer during worship. Call the church EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, office for more information and I The Salvation Army – Center Education Hour 9:45 a.m. Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 other classes. for Worship. Sunday: Sunday I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, I Atonement Lutheran Church Traditional Service with Holy p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., I First Presbyterian Church, School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview Communion each first and third College Ministry. ARP, www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, Sunday. Non-Traditional Service www.GBCconnected.org Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, each second, fourth and fifth I Highlands Community Church, Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek third and fifth Sunday each month, Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- a casual contemporary church, the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- ices Wednesday evenings during meets at 3005 New Life Way. ate pastor. Sunday - Traditional Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- Sunday School for all ages at 9 ond and fourth Sunday of each Lent and Advent. Call church office Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Worship, 8 and 9:30 a.m.; ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir for additional Worship times and a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World class- Contemporary Worship, 11 a.m.; Sebring. For more information, visit until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. director. Worship service at 9:30 special holiday services. Other es. Small groups meet throughout Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. the Web site www.salvationarmyse- service ends. Wednesday: Adult a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every activities and groups include: the week. Church phone is 402- Wednesday evenings: Adult Bible bring.com or call Major Bruce Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Sunday. Coffee hour on the first Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; 1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. Study 7 p.m. (Nursery available), Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. always welcome. Church office and third Sunday of each month. Men’s Fellowship Group, Small I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Youth Group – (middle and high 385-7649, for more information. Council meeting on the first Group Bible Studies as scheduled; Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., school) 7 p.m., RockSolid (kinder- I St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Tuesday of month; Ladies Group Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Group Lake Placid (at Lake Placid garten through fifth grade) 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST Episcopal Church, 43 Lake June WELCA meets at noon second activities (call for meeting times Christian School), Pastor Juanita Family Biblical Counseling avail- Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Tuesday of month with lunch. Bring and dates). Visit us online at: Folsom. Sunday morning service, able by appointment. I First United Methodist Church, I Phone: 465-0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. a dish to pass. Labyrinth Prayer www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel Spring Lake Presbyterian 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Nelson, Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 Garden open seven days a week to School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. congretation and community. Come service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More infor- Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 Wednesday evening: Holy grow with us. Phone 385-0797. NON-DENOMINATIONAL mation at www.juanitafolsom 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Communion with Healing Service, I Christ Lutheran Church Avon ministries.com. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Contemporary Worship in the FLC I I 6 p.m. Thursday: Holy Communion Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Union Church, 106 N. Butler second Thursday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 with healing service, 9 a.m. Child 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. September through June. Board of and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first care available at the 8 a.m. and School past the four-way stop sign. 33872. Sunday: American Sign Contemporary worship service is at Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays Monday of the month. Choir 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday Divine Worship is at 10 Language: First Worship sermon, 6:30 p.m. Saturday with Pastor with Rick Heilig, youth director. The rehearses at 7 p.m. each a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat- songs signed first and second Tiger Gullett. Sunday traditional 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service Wednesday, September through ed every week with traditional Worship services. First Worship worship service is at 7:45 a.m. and is broadcast over WITS 1340 on April. Presbyterian Women meet at EVANGELICAL FREE Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship 9 a.m. Contemporary Sunday wor- AM dial. There is a nursery avail- 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the CHURCH OF of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to ship service is at 10:45 a.m. able at all services. 2 years old) and Sunday school Nursery and children’s church on month. Organist: Richard Wedig. AMERICA fee and refreshments follows wor- I First United Methodist Church, classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 Saturday nightes and 9 and 10:45 Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. ship. Come worship and fellowship 200 S. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL I p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunch Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, The Church of the Way EFCA, with us. For information call Pastor 33825. (863) 453-3759, Devon Scott McLean at (863) 471-2663 or Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs menus at Solid Grounds. Senior [email protected], 1005 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Jarrett, Pastor. Sunday School - 9 Sunday school and worship service see christlutheranavonpark.org. through 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6- Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453- Web site, http://slpc.embarq a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. Bible at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth I Faith Lutheran Church – 7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. 3345. Web page at www.weare- space.com. study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. activities, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy union.org. Visit us at our church website: The Way is a church family who Sebring. Reverend Robert McQuaid, associate pastor. Web I Unity Life Enrichment Centre, www.fumcap.org. gathers for contemporary worship, Reinhardt, Pastor. Church phone: site www.bfcsebring.com. Church new location, 10417 Orange SEVENTH-DAY I Memorial United Methodist teaching of God’s Word, prayer and 385-7848, Faith Child Development office 385-1024. Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL ADVENTIST Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- fellowship. Come early and stay Center, 385-3232. Sunday I Calvary Church, 1825 33875; 471-1122; e-mail unity@vis- ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, after for fellowship time. Child care Traditional Worship Service, 8 a.m. Hammock Road, Sebring, FL tanet.net. Web site, www.unityofse- I Avon Park Seventh-day 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. and children’s church are provided. ; Sunday Praise Worship Service, 33872; 386-4900. An independent bring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Adventist Church, 1410 West Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral assis- Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The 10:30 a.m. Communion is served community church. Sunday morn- Celebration Service, Nursery and Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: 453- tant. Sunday schedule: Heritage Way – A place for you. Office the first, third and fifth Sunday of ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, 6641 or e-mail: avonparksda@ Worship Service, 8:30 a.m.; Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell the month. Sunday school and 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening serv- Christian Bookstore and Cafe, embarqmail.com, Sabbath School, Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 Phone: 273-3674. Email: theway Bible classes, 9:15 a.m. Worship ice, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. A Prayer Ministry, Life Enrichment 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service [email protected]. Web site: service is broadcast at 8 a.m. on small friendly church waiting for Groups. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Wednesday a.m.; Celebration Worship Service www.TheWayChurch.org WITS 1340 AM each Sunday. your visit. senior minister transforming lives prayer meeting 7 p.m. Community at 10:45 a.m.; New Song worship Educational opportunities include I Christian Training Ministries from ordinary to extraordinary. Service hours on Tuesday and service at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs- weekly adult Bible studies. Faith’s Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. till 2 ery care provided every Sunday GRACE BRETHREN Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is County Road 17 on Simpson p.m. A sale takes place the first morning. Middle School Youth, 4 open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 PRESBYTERIAN Sunday of each month. Senior p.m.; High School Youth, 5:30 p.m. I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Pastor Paul Boling. Walker We offer Christ-centered Sunday Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- to noon Saturday. All are warmly p.m. A nursery and children’s I Covenant Presbyterian Church Memorial Academy Christian school classes, youth programs, 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior welcome in the Faily of Faith. church are provided. The church is (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., School offering education for Bible studies, book studies and pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., I Good Shepherd Lutheran part of Christian International Sebring, 33872-2113. A kindergarten through 12th grades. Christian fellowship. Church office, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Church (AALC) American Ministries Network, a full gospel, Congregation of the Presbyterian ALL ARE WELCOME. Senior 465-2422 or services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid Association of Lutheran non-denominational ministry. Linda Church in America. Sunday morn- Pastor is Frank Gonzalez. Website www.memorialumc.com. Lakeview City” Children’s Ministry throughout Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, M. Downing, minister, lindadown- ing worship: Traditional service, is www.discoverjesus.org Christian School, VPK to grade 5; I all services, and there are variosu Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 Sebring Seventh-Day 465-0313. other classes for teens, married pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. associate minister, caseydown a.m. Wednesday evening Prayer Adventist Church, 2106 N. State I St. John United Methodist couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery [email protected]. Church phone: Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day provided. Social activities: Choir, 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. Care, Preschool and After-School Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- forme.com 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 2346. I Crossroads of Life, 148 E. 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@stra- ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult registration call: 385-3111). Check I New Life Evangelical Lutheran Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL to.net; Web site: service: every Monday 9-11 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday us out on the Web at www.sebring- Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a 33852; Tel. 863-655-9163. The www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours: Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde, Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. grace.org. Congregation of the Evangelical place of your Divine appointment. 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Pastor and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship We expect our supernatural God to I First Presbyterian Church Nathan Madrid. services. Phone 382-1736. with the Wisconsin Evangelical transform our lives through His ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two www.stjohnsebring.org INDEPENDENT Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday power and grace. Come, learn of entrances on LaGrande), Avon I Spring Lake United Methodist Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 His plan and destiny for you. With Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. THE CHURCH OF Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, I First Christian Church, 1016 W. a.m. For more information, call His plan we receive His provision The Rev. Robert Johnson is the LATTER DAY SAINTS (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; Pastor Luke Willitz at 385-2293 or along with His perfect timing and pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship service (863) 453-5334; on the Web at visit the Web site at www.newlife opportunity. What you have longed Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; I The Church of Jesus Christ of starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study www.firstchristianap.com. Our sebring.com. for, but have been missing, can Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. motto is “Jesus is First at First I Resurrection Lutheran Church now be received. The direction you a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., at have been thirsty for will suddenly Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Thursday. Church office phone: Senior Minister; Bible School 9 Memorial Drive, Avon Park. Pastor quench your parched soul. Come to p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del 655-0040. Rev. John C. Grodzinski. Sunday experience what you have been business meeting, 1 p.m. second a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; missing for so long – empowerment Wednesday; Sarah Circle business studies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery History Center (863) 382-1822. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. in every area of life. We teach, train meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; provided for all events. Sunday Services: Sacrament UNITED CHURCH Fragrance Free Service and send forth to win souls. You Women’s Ministries Combined Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Open don’t speak English – no problema. Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. OF CHRIST Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Communion celebrated at all serv- We have a Spanish interpreter. We Be a part of a warm, caring church INTERDENOMINATIONAL Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- ices. “God’s Work, Our Hands.” look forward to fellowship and wor- family with traditional services, fol- I Emmanuel United Church of 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 I I Trinity Lutheran Church - ship with you at 7 p.m. every lowing biblical truth. Christ, Jesus didn’t reject people, World Harvest and Restoration a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: 25 Lakeview St., Lake Wednesday. Pastoers Gil and Rosa I First Presbyterian Church, neither do we. Join us for worship Ministries, (non-denominational) LCMS, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Benton (Faith Never Fails). 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL ARP, first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 I FL 33870. 385-0107. Email: you’ll be embraced by a compas- 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; Grace Bible Church, 4541 p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys sionate congregation that is all- 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Thunderbird Road, (second church [email protected], Rev. Darrell A. Peer, and Girls, second and fourth inclusive. We’re at the corner of School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 School director; and Noel Johnson, on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, pastor. Sunday School, all ages, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. minister of youth and family life. 382-1085. Dustin Woods, interim 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Hammock and Hope. Choir and prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Worship schedule after Easter lead pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 Youth Group (middle school and Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; W.H. Rogers. through December: Worship serv- p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. high school age), 3:30-6:30 p.m. THE SALVATION Bible studies throughout the week. ice 10 a.m., and Education Hour, Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible Tuesdays. Wednesday: Adult Bible ARMY 471-1999; sebringemmanuel 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for Academy Adult Investigating Truth; Study, 10:30 a.m. Nursery available ucc.com.

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Page 10B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 www.newssun.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Fall in love again with The Lennon Sisters

Special to the News-Sun sisters became role models Eighteen East. AVON PARK – The South for young women every- Individual tickets for The Florida State College Artist where. They saw continued Lennon Sisters range in Series presents the Lennon success through the 1970s, price from $33 to $39. They Sisters at 7:30 p.m. with several albums and are available for purchase Thursday, Feb. 14 in the appearances on The Andy online at www.performanc- SFSC Theatre for the Williams Show. Their tele- es.southflorida.edu or at the Performing Arts, Highlands vision success culminated in SFSC Box Office, 784- Campus. The Lennon a show of their own, ABCís 7178. SFSC Box Office Sisters have been in the Jimmy Durante presents hours arem from 11:30 a.m. spotlight for more than 50 The Lennon Sisters Hour. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday years. Older sisters Peggy and and is in the front of the The sisters have been Diane (Dee Dee) retired at SFSC Theatre for the Courtesy photo charming the nation since the end of the 1990s, with Performing Arts, 600 W. The Women of Ireland bring their Celtic charm to South Florida State College on Monday, their television debut on younger sister Mimi step- College Drive. On Facebook Feb. 18. Christmas Eve in 1955 on ping in with Kathy and Janet at The Laurence Welk Show. to continue their sweet har- http://www.facebook.com/sf They were an instant hit and monies. Their voices have scperformingarts. were mainstays on the show aged perfectly as they con- An hour prior to the per- Women of Ireland brings Celtic charm for the next 13 years before tinue to perform in Branson, formance, audience mem- leaving to pursue their Mo. and around the country bers can visit the Sand and Special to the News-Sun bearing the same name and Culture (SFSC MOFAC). singing career. to great appeal. Sea exhibition at the SFSC AVON PARK – The known in the Irish language Sand and Sea features works Fans couldn’t get enough This performance is spon- Museum of Florida Art and Women of Ireland bring their as “Mn·a hEireann,” which inspired by shells and sea of the Lennon Sisters, which sored by MidFlorida Credit Culture (SFSC MOFAC). talent and energy to the South translates as “Women of forms – paintings by John led to the successful release Union, Gene Brenner Sand and Sea features works Florida State College Artist Ireland.” Bunker, sculpture by Rick of many different kinds of Pottery & Craft Gallery, inspired by shells and sea Series at 7:30 p.m. Monday, This performance is spon- Crawford, and tools by Terry merchandise, including Affordable Air, Inc. by John forms. Feb. 18 in the SFSC Theatre sored by Florida Hospital Powell. From 1-2 p.m. dolls, books, and more. The and Carol Giordano, and for the Performing Arts, Heartland Medical Center, Thursday, Feb. 21 SFSC Highlands Campus. Highlands Independent Bank, MOFAC will present its Women of Ireland com- and Dr. Richard and Elina Third Thursday program, prises a 20-member company Campbell. “Going Spiral: Art, Culture, performing alongside other Individual tickets for the and Science.” It will discuss world-class musicians, Women of Ireland range in the inspiration of shells and singers, and dancers. The price from $36 to $43. They sea forms on art and design 2013 North American Tour are available for purchase throughout history. encompasses vocalists Fiona, online at www.performanc- SFSC MOFAC is open to Naomi, and Evangeline es.southflorida.edu or at the the public from 12:30-4:30 O’Neill together with dancer SFSC Box Office, 784-7178. p.m. Wednesday, Thursday Kelly McDonnell and sensa- SFSC Box Office hours are and Friday, one hour prior to tional fiddler Niamh 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each Artist and Matinee Gallagher. Monday-Friday and is in the Series performance, and by The full-scale stage pro- front of the SFSC Theatre for appointment for group tours. duction produced in Ireland the Performing Arts, 600 W. For more information about has been described as “mes- College Drive. On Facebook the museum or its exhibitions merizing” by the Irish visit http://www.facebook. and workshops or to request Examiner and the talent of com/sfscperformingarts. a museum tour, contact the cast as “superhuman at An hour prior to the per- Mollie Doctrow, curator, times – gripping” by the formance, audience members SFSC MOFAC, at 784-7240 Sarasota Herald Tribune. The Courtesy photo can visit the Sand and Sea or visit the SFSC MOFAC name Women of Ireland The Lennon Sisters have been in the spotlight for more than 50 years and will be fea- exhibition at the SFSC website at http://www.mofac. tured on South Florida State College’s stage on Thursday, Feb. 14. refers to a piece of music Museum of Florida Art and org.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 Page 11B CHALK TALK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT King is Highlands Art League’s Artist of the Month

Special to the News-Sun SEBRING – The Highlands Art League con- tinues its 2013 Artist of the Month series with renowned local watercolor artist Janet King from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Highlands Art League Yellow House Gallery. King’s watercolor paintings capture the beauty and essence of Sebring, chil- dren, the water, and all of Florida. King has been painting since she was a child, start- Courtesy art ing out with paints given to This painting of Ridgewood Drive is one of several pieces her by an aunt. She took art of local scenes that Janet King has done. classes in school, and con- tinued her art education at arrival of new grandchil- “This just reinforces my Courtesy photo the Baum school. She dren, but will be starting belief that there are no rules Kaylee Mancillas’ family watches on as Kaylee receives a hug from her Take Stock in enjoyed drawing and oil painting classes at the Art that are absolute!!… Just Children mentor Gayle Knight. painting, but while raising League later this year. To freedom.” her children, King became contact King and find out The Art League joins with interested in watercolor more about her artwork, go Destination Downtown from TSIC student wins Leaders since it was easy to work http://janetkingwatercol- 5-8 p.m. Friday for the Art, with. She found that she ors.com or jan Heart and Soul Stroll. The could more easily start and [email protected] or Friday evening reception 4 Life scholarship stop painting while meeting call her at 314-0042 . includes snacks and light the needs of her busy family King’s positive outlook refreshments, with live Special to the News-Sun Hardee County after I gradu- as “leaders for life.” It was with watercolors, than with on her art is exemplified by music supplied by local WAUCHULA – Hardee ate and become a school created in partnership with the other mediums. this quote: musician Steve Jones. Enjoy Senior High School student teacher or a principal.” the Asofsky Family Originally from New “I believe that watercolor King’s beautiful watercolors Kaylee Mancillas was select- Mancillas is the first Foundation, a philanthropist England, King has since is meant to be spontaneous. and browse the gallery and ed to receive a $40,000 schol- Leaders 4 Life winner in group that provides financial gone to become one of It offers such freedom of studios for original, one-of- arship through South Florida SFSC’s TSIC program. resources, services, and sup- Sebring’s most well-known expression. It’s not so much a-kind gifts, created by our State College’s Take Stock in “We’ve had many Leaders 4 port needed to ensure student artists. She has maintained a the subject matter, as it is local artists. Children’s (TSIC) Leaders 4 Life finalists in the past, but success throughout college. downtown studio for many the mood that is created by The Yellow House Life Fellowship. She was one she’s our first winner,” said TSIC is a statewide pro- years, has won awards at art the light, that inspires me to Gallery and Gift Shop is at of five Florida students Irene Castanon, TSIC coordi- gram that provides at-risk shows across the country, paint. 1989 Lakeview Drive. The selected for the fellowship. nator. “The fellowship pro- children with a mentor and a and given classes and “I have found that by Art League hours are 10 Mancillas was chosen vides funds for housing, college scholarship. In numerous workshops. Her reading everything I can get a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to because of her academic suc- meals, computers, books, return, TSIC scholars sign paintings have often my hands on, from art histo- Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cess and the responsibility supplies and other college- contracts in which they appeared in local publica- ry books, to current issues Saturdays. Additional infor- she has shown as a TSIC stu- related expenses in addition promise to remain drug-free, tions, and one even hangs at of art magazines, that every- mation may also be obtained dent. She is first in her class to internship opportunities. It to avoid behavior that would the state capital building. one has a different set of by calling 385-5312, or vis- at Hardee High School and is compliments the college get them into trouble with King took some time off rules, color schemes, do’s iting the website highland- a dual enrollment student at scholarship provided by Take law enforcement, to attend last year to help with the and don’ts, etc. sartleague.org . SFSC. “I’m just shocked,” Stock in Children.” school regularly, and to earn Mancillas said. “I’m very The Leaders 4 Life satisfactory grades. The stu- grateful for the fellowship Fellowship provides students dents’ parents also sign the and for TSIC.” with leadership training and contracts and agree to pro- Mancillas will attend the development, as well as fund- vide home environments con- DUMMY 2013; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; sweet adelines; 00026991 University of Central Florida ing for college costs. The ducive to education and to and plans to earn her bache- program enables students to participate in. To date, 246 lor’s degree in elementary excel in a university environ- students have graduated from education and her master’s ment by giving them the SFSC’s TSIC program. degree in educational leader- resources that empower them ship. “I hope to return to to develop their full potential

Courtesy photo Take Stock in Children student Kaylee Mancillas was awarded a $40,000 Leaders 4 Life Fellowship on Jan. 30. (Pictured left to right) Irene Castanon, TSIC coordinator; Ismael Mancillas; Emilio Alonso-Mendoza, TSIC president; Kaylee Mancillas; and Debbie Mancillas.

Florida justices say Legislature can set tuition By BILL KACZOR “That’s very disappoint- taxing power — rather than Associated Press ing,” Graham said when its legislating authority — TALLAHASSEE — The informed by The Associated lets it set tuition and fees also Florida Legislature — not the Press of the decision. means lawmakers cannot dic- Board of Governors — has However, the plaintiffs’ tate academic policies such the power to set tuition rates lawyer, Robin Gibson, said a as creating new law or med- and fees at public universi- finding that the Legislature’s ical schools. ties, but lawmakers cannot tell the panel how to manage those institutions, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. DR. LEE, IKE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; 2/3/13; 00027280 The unanimous decision was mostly a defeat for for- mer Gov. Bob Graham and other plaintiffs who had chal- lenged lawmakers’ authority over tuition and fees. They argued that a state constitu- tional amendment creating the board also transferred those functions to the new NEWS-SUN panel, but the high court dis- The news is just a click away! agreed. www.newssun.com C M Y K

Page 12B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, February 3, 2013 www.newssun.com CHALK TALK SFSC’s Nursing program meets NLNAC accreditation standards

Special to the News-Sun leges in Alabama, Indiana, and Kentucky. AVON PARK – Following an intensive NLNAC accreditation is a mark of dis- two-day review, the National League for tinction, certifying that a nursing program Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) adheres to the highest national standards of visitation team determined that South education. To become accredited, nursing Florida State College’s Associate Degree in programs must demonstrate that the pro- Nursing (ADN) program complies with all gram meets NLNAC’s exacting standards of NLNAC standards for accreditation. quality through an extensive review. As a The program expects to receive this result, students who graduate from NLNAC- accreditation in July. First, the NLNAC vis- accredited institutions are more readily itation team will submit its preliminary accepted into other advance degree nursing report to NLNAC’s Evaluation Review programs and have broader employment Panel. In June, that panel will vote to rec- opportunities. ommend that the NLNAC Board of By completing the SFSC ADN program, Commissioners grant the accreditation students earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) when it convenes in July. degree in nursing and become eligible to Dr. Michele Heston, director, Nursing take the NCLEX examination for licensure News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR Home Depot associates hand out construction kits to second-graders at Fred Wild Education, said the visitation team was as Registered Nurses (RNs). Elementary School Wednesday morning during a Home Depot Kid’s Workshop. The local impressed with the quality of education “Dr. Michele Heston deserves extraordi- Sebring Home Depot paid a visit to the enthusiastic students as part of a science integra- offered through the SFSC ADN program nary credit for her efforts in this accredita- tion project. This was Home Depot’s first visit to FWE. The store holds Kid’s Workshop at and with the college in general. “They com- tion process, but she had a strong team of the store the first Saturday of every month where youngsters can learn the basics of home improvement. mended every aspect of SFSC and at every faculty and staff helping her,” Dr. Norman level, from maintenance to student services, L. Stephens Jr., SFSC president, said. “This and for the work we are doing in our com- is another proud moment for all of us at munity,” Heston said. SFSC.” The NLNAC visitation team consisted of For more information about NLNAC, three nursing educators employed at col- visit www.nlnac.org.

Glades Electric Educational Foundation increase scholarship amounts

Special to the News-Sun home towns willing to help fit. The Board of Trustees of Home Depot Glades Electric them succeed,” said Glades Glades Electric Cooperative Educational Foundation is Electric’s board president chose to invest these funds teaches Fred gearing up for “scholarship Jack Coxe. in the future of the commu- season” by increasing the “The student’s academic nities they represent. The Wild students dollar amount awarded to achievement, leadership board determined that some working each county in their service involvement, and extra-cur- rewarding the efforts of our territory. The scholarships ricular activities are among area’s hard-working, skills are awarded to GEC mem- some of the variables taken achievement oriented young bers’ children who are high into consideration. The people via college scholar- Fred Wild Elementary school seniors and have decision seems to grow ships was a great way to fos- School second-grader Javier upheld academic excel- more difficult each year as ter bright, innovative future Del Cueto puts the final nail into his toolbox Wednesday lence. Previously, each of the number of applicants leadership in our communi- morning during his class’s GEC’s service counties continue to rise. This is a ties. It was out of the Home Depot Kid’s received a $4,000.00 and wonderful testament to the trustee’s forward thinking Workshop. Sebring Home $2,000.00 scholarship. hard work of our area’s that the Glades Electric Depot visited the school as However, the Board of school administrators, staff, Educational Foundation was a science integration project; this was the store’s first visit Trustees of Glades Electric and teachers in encouraging established. To date, the to FWE. Home Depot asso- recently approved an more students to seek higher Foundation has awarded ciate J.D. Baxter explained increase, so each county education,” said Jennifer $224,000 toward the educa- that the store happily donat- will receive two $4,000 Manning, CFO of Glades tion of our communities’ ed the kits to FWE in hopes scholarships. Electric. young people. It is impor- of the students gaining a lit- tle hands-on experience “There are so many hard- To set the stage; prior to tant to note that the scholar- News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR through the project. working and deserving 2000, Florida mandated that ships administered by the young people in our com- a cooperative’s unclaimed foundation are funded sole- munities, many of whose capital credits had to be sur- ly from these unclaimed aspirations just need a little rendered for use in the capital credits and do not boost. One of Glades State’s General Fund. In an cost the membership a Electric’s operating princi- effort to preserve these penny. ples, Concern for funds for the benefit of their Students can pick up an Community, compels us to members, electric coopera- application from their continue and even increase tives throughout the state school office, a GEC office, our investment in our area’s successfully convinced the or download an application youth. We want to show legislature to allow them to from www.gladesec.com. them there are people and retain the unclaimed credits organizations in their own and invest them as they saw

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News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR Second-graders at Fred Wild Elementary School get started at their Home Depot Kid’s Workshop Wednesday morning. The local Sebring Home Depot visited the school as part of a science integration project. This was the store’s first visit to FWE. Home Depot associates and teachers assisted the students during the project as the turned their donated kits into hand-made tool and keepsake boxes.

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KIDDIE TAXIDERMY By BRUCE R. SUTPHIN AND DOUG PETERSON Stranger’s act of ACROSS 90 *TEETOTALER, FOR 1 “THE READER” OSCAR THE NIGHT kindness gives comfort WINNER 94 CAUSE TO ERUPT 8 REALLY EXCITED 96 CARRY WITH EFFORT lasting years 14 REFUSE TO BITE ONE’S 97 MOVED, AS A TONGUE LIFEBOAT 20 COPY CATS? 98 MONARCH’S REIGN, Dear multiplied it many times 21 HIGHLY DECORATED E.G. Abby: over by continuing to pass 22 ONLINE SELF-IMAGE 99 REALLY ADVOCATE When I it on. 23 *HIGH-RANKING 102 FREE-FOR-ALL was 12, ADMINISTRATOR 103 MODERN DIARY my fami- Dear Abby: When set- 25 MOCHA NATIVE 104 *VERA WANG’S FIELD ly moved ting someone up for a date, 26 TYPICALLY TOUGH 108 MARTIAL ARTS MER- to New do you think it is impor- LIFE PHASE CENARY Jersey. It tant to share the person’s 27 “__ ONLY TAKE A 110 IMPORTANT DADAIST was a race? My friends and I MINUTE” 111 THOROUGHLY GOES difficult Dear Abby have no problem with 28 BYGONE U.N. MEMBER OVER time in interracial relationships, 30 AAA OFFERING 112 BACHELOR FINALE? 31 COMPOSER 114 SOME ATM SITES my life. Lucky for me, I but other people, unfortu- TELEMANN 118 BRUIN RIVAL made a best friend across nately, sometimes do. I 34 *REALLY PRICEY 120 CUDDLY TOYS, OR the street, “Janie.” We would hate to put someone SPREAD WHAT CAN BE FOUND AT spent all our time together. in a situation where a date 38 FAR FROM CERTAIN THE TWO-LETTER “HEAD” I loved being at her house rejected him/her or is rude 41 LIKE SOME DRAFTS AND “TAIL” OF THE because it was a happy because of race. 43 JACK UP ANSWERS TO STARRED one, unlike my own home. Our friend “Jena” set up 44 WILL SMITH TITLE CLUES (My mom was erratic and a girlfriend, “Joan,” who is ROLE 125 NASTY RUMOR unhappy, and it affected Chinese, on a date with a 45 SAN __: CALIF. CITY 126 WAS JEALOUS OF our whole family.) white man. Joan knew OR ITS COUNTY 127 THEY MAY BE CASU- A year later, Janie what the man looked like 46 SLIP INTO AL learned her family would and was fine with it, but 47 DOESN’T INTERFERE 128 “THE LION KING” Solution on page 5B WITH TRIO be moving to Ohio. I was when Jena showed the man 51 *HOME OF A 360- 129 VIRGINIA ET AL. devastated. The day the a picture of Joan (who is MEMBER MUSIC GROUP 130 MOST ASTUTE 24 SYMBOL OF DECENCY 55 THEATER CHAIN 100 SUPER-POPULAR moving truck came, Janie gorgeous), he made an 56 GERMAN IMPORT 29 ECONOMICAL SHORT- 62 HANNA-BARBERA 101 STIRS and I were inseparable. excuse and backed out. We 57 SPEAK BLUISH? DOWN HAND IN STORE NAMES FAN’S PURCHASE 102 NON-NEGOTIABLE The driver was a young hate to think what he may 58 RATTLE 1 EARLY 103-DOWN 32 MIDEAST LAND 63 GRAB HOLD OF CHARGE man in his 20s named have said to Joan if he’d 59 FRIEND OF RABBIT PLAYER 33 “RODENT” BAND 65 “__ MAN WITH SEVEN 103 HERO WITH A MASK Randy. gone into the date “blind.” 60 CHOU EN-__ 2 TÊTE OUTPUT SINCE THE 1980S WIVES ...” 104 DEVISE When Janie and her What do you think, 61 U. MUCK-A-MUCKS 3 NUMBER OF OSCARS 35 JAWORSKI OF 67 CHUM 105 WIDE ASSORTMENT family left in their car, I Abby? We dislike preju- WATERGATE 68 TOKYO BREW 64 “BEN-HUR” BROKE ITS FOR 64-ACROSS 106 BARELY LEADING sat on the curb outside my dice, but we want to avoid OSCAR RECORD 4 NOT VERY GENEROUS 36 FOREARM-RELATED 69 CROCK-POT UTENSIL 107 PREPARE FOR ADDI- house sobbing. When the hurting anyone in the 66 YANK’S ENEMY 5 LIKE A MUUMUU 37 OFFICIAL NIX 70 “GHOSTS” PLAY- TIONAL USE 68 TAKES PAINKILLERS, 6 MISSPEAK, SAY 38 ALPO RIVAL WRIGHT loading crew finished, future. – Colorblind in 109 ACTRESS PRESSLY Randy started the truck, Melbourne, Australia SAY 7 GENERAL OF CHINESE 39 SMOOTH MOVEMENT 71 SAILING PLACES 113 “BILL & __ 40 NOLAN RYAN, 73 LET DRAIN, AS A SINK then turned off the engine. Dear Colorblind: When 69 *”LOVE, ACTUALLY” CUISINE EXCELLENT ADVENTURE” ACTOR 8 LENIENT NOTABLY 74 MODERN GREETING He got out and came and arranging a blind date, the 115 FEW AND FAR 72 *GET DOWN AND 9 NARROW-BRIMMED 42 WEST INDIES ISLAND 78 BUMPER DEFECT sat beside me on the curb usual practice is to give BETWEEN DIRTY? FEDORA 45 DIMWIT 82 MANEUVER, AS A SHIP 116 TYPES and told me how someday each party as much infor- 75 IN A DEFT MANNER 10 RÉUNION ATTENDEE 46 COFFEE POT REMNANT 84 ACHED (FOR) 117 PART OF ADA: ABBR. my pain would lessen. mation about the other as 76 IT MAY INFLUENCE 11 CHIANG __-SHEK 48 HOME WITH A 86 PREFIX WITH NAUTI- 119 MO. IN WHICH THE He said I was a special possible. Because it’s part WHICH CLUB YOU 12 LIMO DRIVER’S BETWEEN-FLOORS CAL person, and shared a little of the “package” you’re ENTRANCE 87 MAJOR BUMMER EMANCIPATION CHOOSE REQUEST, PERHAPS about his own family who offering, race should be 77 IDYLLIC LOCALE 13 MIGHTY STORM 49 IMPORTANT THING 89 AT ATTENTION PROCLAMATION WAS was far away. Then he mentioned to prevent any 79 118-ACROSS’S HOME, 14 UNION CONTRACT 50 MUSICAL DEDICATEE 90 HEADS DOWN DELIVERED FAMILIARLY SUBJECT WHOSE TRUE IDENTITY IS 91 SOURCE OF KNOWL- 121 DESTRUCTIVE MATE- took a ring off his finger surprises. 80 ISP CHOICE 15 STAYED TOO LONG AT THE SUBJECT OF MUCH EDGE RIAL and said he wanted me to However, you may have 81 REHEAT, IN A WAY THE FARE? SPECULATION 92 ONE LESS THAN VIER 122 CHARLOTTESVILLE have it. It was a Marines drawn the wrong conclu- 83 QUAINTLY SMALL 16 KITCHEN SPRAY 52 TITLE WOMAN IN A 93 CELEBRITY CHEF SCH. ring his grandfather had sion about the man in this 85 NOT EATING ANYONE’S 17 “SNL” ALUM CHERI JOLSON CLASSIC PAULA 123 CHEST WITH given to him. He insisted I case. Has it occurred to DUST 18 FRUITY SODA BRAND 53 WEB PERIODICAL 95 “GUERRILLA TABLETS take it, gave me a hug and you that he may have 88 CREEPY GAZE 19 MCDONALD’S FIXTURE 54 WOOD PURCHASE WARFARE” AUTHOR 124 SOCIETY PAGE WORD drove off. backed out because Joan is When I went into my so gorgeous that he was house and my mother saw intimidated? Many beauti- the ring, she said, "What ful women have com- Aries should take did you do to get that?" It plained about having this Lead me, please made me feel dirty and I problem. didn’t understand why. So The of family life, one constant time to recharge I sent the ring to Janie and Dear Abby is written by first time has remained. Prayer. asked her to please return Abigail Van Buren, also I heard I have watched my hus- it to Randy, which she did. known as Jeanne Phillips, and batteries Ken pray, band continue to be consis- In the years that have was founded by her mother, I sensed tent in prayer; in seeking the Metro News Service Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. followed, that man’s gen- Pauline Phillips. Write Dear the deep- Lord through his Word, the Aries (March 21-April 22) – Scorpio, it may be erosity and compassion Abby at www.DearAbby.com or ening Bible; and, in growing with 20) – Aries, there are a few challenging to find some have stayed with me. It P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, aware- me as we study together and things you need to work out initial support for a new Pause And helped me to believe in CA 90069. Abby shares more ness in let God work through us in this week, but then you will idea because you are essen- myself when things in my than 100 of her favorite my soul Consider various ministry opportuni- be set for quite a while. tially charting new territo- family seemed dark. Since recipes in two booklets: ‘Abby’s that this Jan Merop ties. Take the opportunity to ry. Just give it time and then, when I have seen Favorite Recipes’ and ‘More was the man for me. Until We are two very different recharge your batteries. people will come around. people who were hurting, I Favorite Recipes by Dear that point, as a single mom personalities. Ken is laid Taurus (April 21-May Sagittarius (Nov. 23- have tried to do what Abby.’ Send your name and for some time, I don’t think back and I am an idea/solu- 21) – Taurus, sometimes Dec. 21) – Slow down a lit- Randy did – make them mailing address, plus check or I realized how much I was tion person. So it can be a the things that are the hard- tle, Sagittarius. Moving feel better. money order for $14 (U.S. starving for male, spiritual challenge for me to say, est to come by are the ones faster will not get the job Sadly, I have never funds) to: Dear Abby, leadership. But, God knew “Lead me.” But, it’s not a that are most worth the done to your satisfaction known how to find him to Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, that my heart was crying out contradiction; rather, it has effort. Think about this as and then you only will have thank him. Randy: Mount Morris, IL 61054- for this type of partnership. been the way God has cho- you face obstacles. to do it all over again. Wherever you are, please 0447. (Shipping and handling He felt my need for ten- sen to refine us both. Gemini (May 22-June Think through your know how much of a dif- are included in the price.) derness, kindness, a happy Our life verse as seen in 1 21) – Gemini, contrary to options. ference your kindness disposition and an affection- Corinthians 2: 9, NKJV, still what you believe, things at Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. made in my life. – Still ate loving spouse to encour- reverberates in our hearts work will go on even if you 20) – Capricorn, shift your Grateful in Texas age me. But, most of all, the when we repeat it from take a few days off for a focus to your family for the Dear Still Grateful: Lord knew I needed a man memory, “Eye has not seen, vacation. There may be next few days because you You are living proof that who loved him above all nor ear heard, nor have some catching up after- have to make some deci- what goes around comes else and would lead me and entered into the heart of man ward, but you can handle it. sions that will affect them around. One simple act of our family in faith. the things which God has Cancer (June 22-July 22) all. Listen to your gut feel- kindness made an impact Some time ago, I heard a prepared for those who love – Cancer, your mind may ing when making these on your life, but you have radio interview with a song Him.” be churning, but worrying decisions. writer/singer regarding a I love hearing Ken’s voice excessively over something Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. song he had written for his lifted in prayer knowing that Get the paper will not help the situation. 18) – Aquarius, there are wife about their he takes seriously his role to Therefore, focus on some- some things around the relationship. In the song he lead me. Selah thing else for a while. house that need your atten- realizes she is crying out to Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) tion, but you may be having be led by him spiritually. Fairmount – Leo, just when you think trouble finding the motiva- The song touched me as I Jan Merop of Sebring is a News- 1x6 the week will go on without tion to tackle them just had been there. But, the Sun correspondent. any excitement, something now. delivered to you! beauty of the lyrics led to a pops up and it’s just what Pisces (Feb. 19-March NEWS-SUN •385-6155 deeper realization on the you need to beat the dol- 20) – Pisces, when an part of the song writer. If he drums. Expect time with opportunity comes your indeed was to fulfill his friends. way, you may want to take God-given role as the spiri- Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) a pass because something STANLEY STEEMER CARPET; 3.639"; 3"; Black; tual leader of the family, – Virgo, sometimes you better is on the horizon. 2/3/13; 00027279 then he, too, had to cry out, need to be tough on your- “Lead me, Lord.” For with- self to get things done, but Famous birthdays out the Lord guiding his you will be satisfied with Feb. 3, Isla Fisher, thoughts, decisions and the results when you push actress (37); Feb. 4, Gavin actions, how could he ever yourself. Focus on goals Degraw, singer (36); Feb. lead his wife and family? this week. 5, Cristiano Ronaldo, ath- Our 31st wedding anniver- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) lete (28); Feb. 6, David sary is coming up this week. – Libra, a risk you take this Hayter, screen writer (44); It seems we just were week will pay off in a big Feb. 7, James Spader, actor enfolding our family yester- way. You might be anxious (53); Feb. 8, Mary day and here we are with to take a significant risk, Steenburgen, actress (60); three married sons and five but the eventual reward will Feb. 9. Travis Tritt, singer grandchildren ages 15-4. be well worth it. (50). Through the ups and downs

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