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Sunday, October 28, 2012 www.newssun.com Volume 93/Number 133 | 75 cents Forecast Early voting under way in three locations

By BARRY FOSTER voters will cast their bal- started at the beginning of Thursday, voters will be able News-Sun correspondent lots locally. October with the overseas to come in and pick up absen- Sunny, breezy SEBRING – It rolls around “That’s about ballots being mailed out tee ballots for those that need and cooler once every four years and the what it runs,” he first. The pace has them, presidential elections are a said. “In 2008 picked up rapidly with High Low “Not just anybody can get very busy time at the people were pre- some 250-300 requests them; they will need to bring Highlands County Supervisor dicting 90 percent coming in each day as of a note from the person 80 56 of Elections office. This turn out – but it turned out last week. requesting the ballot and they Complete Forecast year’s cycle might be the to be 68.8 percent.” “Of course the phones will have to show us their busiest yet during the career Campbell said this year but as of Friday, his office never stop ringing,” he said. PAGE 14A identification before we can of outgoing elections super- may be a bit higher – based already had processed more Requests by mail will hand them a ballot,” Online visor Joe Campbell. He has on the fact that 9,800 absen- than 10,000 requests. come to an end this coming predicted 70 percent of the tee ballots went out in 2008 The absentee requests Wednesday. Beginning See EARLY, page 8A

Question: A 100th birthday BP Oil Will you take part in early voting? Yes card for Sebring calls off 70.7% biofuel No 29.3% plant

Total votes: 92 $300 million Next question: Are project scrapped you still undecided about your vote for By BARRY FOSTER president? News-Sun correspondent LAKE PLACID – In an unfore- Make your voice heard at seen move, BP Oil announced www.newssun.com Thursday that their plans to build a $300 million ethanol plant in Highlands County have been Obituaries scrapped. Johnny Barnes Officials from the Highlands County Economic Development Age 72, of Avon Park New-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Commission said they were blind- William Ebert Cribbs James R. Hahn and his wife, Kay, are painting a mural to honor Sebring’s centennial at Magnolia Avenue sided when word came down that the and Ridgewood Drive. Age 92, of Sebring project had been scuttled by the petro- leum giant. Janet Ellen Laidlaw Centennial mural to be finished in November The announcement to build the 36- of Nashville million gallon-per-year ethanol Obituaries, Page 5A By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY project. “The Centennial was com- completed about half of the work, plant south of Lake Placid came with [email protected] ing up and we wanted to do some- and the 40-foot-wide painting much fanfare back in 2009. Index SEBRING — Two artists and a thing special,” he said. began to take shape. The deal was a partnership between Arts & Leisure 6B group of citizens and businesses When Katie and Mike Eldridge Race cars pop out in the center, BP and the Massachusetts-based joined in creating a birthday card offered a blank wall for a mural Verenium Corporation. Books 9B a checkered flag to one side, the for the city. celebrating Sebring’s 100 years, The commercial facility was to Business 9A state flag on the other. Just above Larger than life, a mural is tak- Hahn jumped at the chance. “It the race cars, a sea plane comes in have been the first in the state of Chalk Talk 5B ing shape on what had been a was a meeting of the minds,” he for a landing. Florida to use next-generation cellu- Classifieds 11A bare, boring, rectangular wall on said. “What better way to com- There’s a twist with the plane. losic ethanol technology, converting Community Briefs 2A the (roughly) northeast corner of memorate the city’s birthday?” Look closely — the wall has a renewable grasses to fuel, rather than Magnolia Avenue and Ridgewood Sponsors stepped up to cover the processing food crops. Crossword Puzzle 13B large exhaust fan sticking out of Drive. costs and the city gave its bless- In a statement issued by the compa- Dear Abby 13B the side at the top. James R. Hahn and his wife, ing. Editorial & Opinion 4A Kay, are the artists behind the As of Saturday, the Hahns had See MURAL, page 6A See BP, page 8A Horoscope 13B Lottery Numbers 2A Movies 12B Movie Times 13B CANDIDATE PROFILE Sports On TV 2B SFSC Trustees name Heston proud of Avon Follow the building for Stephens News-Sun on Park’s recent progress Special to the News-Sun the college president. By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY the way. AVON PARK – At its Oct. “It is very common for a [email protected] A businessman, Heston 24 meeting, the SFSC college to commemorate a www.twitter.com/thenewssun AVON PARK — Terry owned Benny’s Menswear in District Board of person who has made and Heston is running for re-elec- Lake Placid for six years. Trustees unanimously a significant contribu- tion to the city council. He Since 1984, he and John voted to rename the tion consistent with has served one three-year Sedlock have been co-owners SFSC Health and the college mission term. and partners in Sedlock and Science Education through outstanding www.facebook.com/newssun Born and raised in Heston Construction Center effective service and a distin- Highlands County, Heston Company. immediately. The guished career,” said has lived in Avon Park for 28 Avon Park, Heston said, News-Sun photo by building is now Stephens Tami Cullens, board years. He and his wife CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY known as the Dr. chair and representa- has faced major challenges in Michele raised three children Terry Heston is running Norman L. Stephens Jr. tive of Highlands County. the last three years, including for re-electioni to the AP here. They have two grand- city council. Health and Science 0990994 01007 children and another two on See HESTON, page 8A Education Center, in honor of See STEPHENS, page 6A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY BRIEFS CCC ‘boy’ Joe Matesic returns Lane closed Florida Art and Culture Monday for including the Theatre for the Performing Arts, construction Sebring International to Hammock ... 78 years later SEBRING – A portion of Raceway and the Murals of U.S. 27 southbound lane at Lake Placid. Driving tours By LARRY LEVEY 2815 U.S. 27 South will be through the downtown News-Sun correspondent down to two lanes as nec- areas of Avon Park, SEBRING – In 1934, Joe essary from 9 a.m. to 4 Sebring and Lake Placid Matesic, 17, of Lackawanna, p.m. Monday. N.Y., enrolled in the Civilian are also scheduled. Excavation Point Inc. Conservation Corps, the will be constructing U.S. “New Deal,” a Depression-era Street Revival 27 entrance for the new program created by President planned for today Checkers Restaurant. Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Lane closure signs will rescue two of America’s most SEBRING – A Street be posted when the lane is precious resources: its youth Revival is set for 4-9 p.m. closed. and its land. today at the four-way inter- For further information, That’s why in June of that section of Martin Luthera contact Excavation Point year, Joe found himself in King Boulevard and Inc. at 471-1997. Sebring, assigned to the Lemon Street. The revival is supported by Youth for newly opened, 200-man, CCC Tourism officials to Camp 262. Much of his six- Christ. The purpose of the month tour of duty was spent visit county event is to help bridge the working on lands that later community divide through Representatives from would become Highlands revival. Visit Florida’s Welcome Hammock State Park. Tayna Taylor will be one Centers plan to tour and And 78 years later, on Oct. of the speakers as will be visit the county’s tourism 24, he found himself back on Pastor Royal Berry of assets for several days those same lands, reliving his News-Sun photo by LARRY LEVEY Orlando and Prophetess starting Tuesday. CCC days, thanks to the lov- Joe Matesic (in the middle), from Lackawanna, N.Y., is surrounded by park personnel at Treasure Lee King of Fort the CCC Museum at Highlands Hammock State Park during an Oct. 24 visit arranged by Thirteen representatives ing efforts of both his family Lauderdale. There will be staff and family. Matesic was among the first enrollees to be assigned to Sebring. It was from the centers at and the Highlands Hammock soloists, instrumentalists 1934 and he was 17 or 18 at the time. From left, Dorothy Harris, park specialist; Darrel Interstate 95, 75 and 10, staff. Smith, park volunteer and former park ranger and CCC museum archivist; Matesic; Steve and a community choir. A plus U.S. Highway 231 and Yes, Joe is alive and kick- Dale, park manager; and Brian Pinson, assistant park manager. history of the Black the Welcome Center at the ing. While wheelchair-bound, Church in the Washington State Capital will be part he’s alert, friendly, funny, has Heights area will also be of the tour. surprisingly good health and a they had discovered a long- given. “We are excited to be good memory, does some of lost relative. Park Manager For more information, hosting and touring these his own cooking … and lives Steve Dale was all smiles as call Alphonso very important representa- by himself back in he wheeled Joe around the James at 835-3527. tives from Visit Florida,” Lackawanna, although nearby museum, stopping at each said Highlands County family and friends, along with exhibit to ask questions, swap Toastmasters to Tourism Director John Meals on Wheels, keep him stories and share some laughs. hold Speak-A-Thon Scherlacher. “Welcome going. Like the tale Joe told about Center Representatives are Some months ago, as sever- someone sneaking into his SEBRING – The an integral part of the al family members were trav- barracks and stealing the $5 Heartland Talk of the Town Florida experience when eling in Florida, they twice that enrollees received month- Toastmasters will host a visitors arrive by car to our wound up in Sebring where ly (with the balance of $25 Speak-A-Thon at 6 p.m. state …they are the front they visited Highlands sent home to the family). Or Tuesday at the Groves at line.” Hammock. With the help of like the time he felt something Victoria Park, lasting Scheduled stops in the museum volunteer Margaret moving inside his trousers. He approximately an hour. The county will include, but not Stickley, they discovered that quickly opened his pants and event is open to the public limited to, Highlands one of the photos of CCCers out comes this snake. and will showcase a variety Hammock State Park, on display in the museum was On a more serious note, he of speeches along with South Florida State that of Joe Matesic, now 95 also spoke of how much he College’s Museum of years old. enjoyed sending that money Continued on page 5A When he was told about the back home – and how much Courtesy photo CCC museum and the photo- he appreciated what President In this photo taken in 1934 graph, a family project was Roosevelt did for this country. or 1935, when Joe Matesic Kaylor and Kaylor above lotto; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; -; - started to get him to Sebring. Assistant Park Manager of Lackawanna, N.Y., was The project came to life on Brian Pinson summed up the 17 or 18, he was one of the first CCC ‘boys’ to arrive in Oct. 24, when Joe, two of his feelings shared by many of Sebring. On Oct. 24, at age sons and their fiancées met the rangers when he said, “So 95, he made a return visit with park staff for a grand many of us that are in the pro- to Highlands Hammock tour of the museum, followed fession owe so much to Joe State Park with family mem- by a narrated tram tour of the for paving the way and mak- bers. back regions of the park. ing it possible. Had you been in the muse- “Most of us don’t meet any- Toward the end of his visit, Oct. 24 8 11 21 26 28 38 x:5 um on Oct. 24, in addition to body from the CCC, so any Joe said he wanted to tell the Lottery Next jackpot $15 million an excited Joe and his excited time we do, there’s an emo- rangers he was “so happy that family, you would have seen tional bond with them. It’s everybody gave me such a Center Oct. 20 16 25 26 27 40 53 x:3 an excited staff. It was as if very touching.” nice welcome.” Oct. 17 2 9 16 18 34 46 x:3 Oct. 26 6 8 17 27 36 Oct. 26 (n) 3599 Oct. 25 68 91117 Oct. 26 (d) 0900 Oct. 24 6 17 19 24 33 Oct. 25 (n) 4256 Good Shepherd Hospice to Oct. 23 4 10 24 28 33 Oct. 25 (d) 9209 Oct. 26 27 30 37 40 15 Oct. 26 (n) 809 Oct. 23 3 17 27 40 7 Oct. 26 (d) 576 pay tribute to veterans Oct. 19 20 26 30 40 9 Oct. 25 (n) 246 Oct. 16 15 23 32 33 12 Oct. 25 (d) 953 Special to the News-Sun American flag. Jackie America” following the SEBRING – Good Graham, the acting pledge. Finally, Chaplain Jim Oct. 24 3 18 21 23 50 PB: 4 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings Shepherd Hospice staff and Highlands County veterans’ Langham, Good Shepherd are twice per day: (d) is the volunteers will honor service officer, will welcome Hospice spiritual care con- Next jackpot $100 million daytime drawing, (n) is the patients who have served in guests and provide opening sultant, will lead the benedic- Oct. 20 4 21 28 31 44 PB: 10 nighttime drawing. braches of the United States remarks. Doug Tait, a Good tion. Oct. 17 1 7 10 23 42 PB: 35 PB: Power Ball armed forces with a special Shepherd Hospice volunteer The ceremony will move Veterans Day ceremony at 8 and a member of the inside for breakfast and a.m. Monday, Nov. 12 at the Tanglewood Veterans’ honor pinning ceremonies for KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery social security; Bud and Donna Somers Association, will lead the patients who are physically 0 0 0 2 3 9 3 7 Hospice House, 1110 Pledge of Allegiance. Becky able to attend and take part. Hammock Road. The event McIntyre, Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Hospice team open to the public. Hospice chief clinical officer, members will also conduct The ceremony will com- will sing the national anthem honor pinning ceremonies for mence outside the facility and then lead the assembled home and facility patients with the raising of the in singing “God Bless throughout the day.

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Special to the News-Sun SEBRING – The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in an attempt to locate a hog trap. This trap was taken from a citrus grove in the area of Holmes Road between Sept. 22-23. The trap was last seen in the area known as Tiki Hill. Due to the size of the trap, it is believed suspects loaded the trap on to some type of trailer and towed it away, possibly even plac- ing it in another hunting location. The trap is approximately 10 feet long, 5 feet high and 5 feet wide. It has both a trap Courtesy photo door and an access door on the same end of Detectives at the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office are searching for this hog trap taken the trap. from a citrus grove in the area of Holmes The top edge of the trap is somewhat Road between Sept. 22-23. unique in that it is framed in cold rolled steel and square tubing. If you know the whereabouts of this trap, Unit at 402-7440 or 402-7250 or Heartland contact Detective Fred Tagtmeier, Highlands Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 Page 3A Church helps with Feeding America Hahns’ mural adds artistic flair to Centennial celebration

The Centennial Mural, Mural Dedication, a signed just off The Circle at the print of the finished mural corner of South Ridgewood and VIP party invitations. As and Magnolia, is bringing a sponsor, you will be asso- even more beauty to down- ciated with a major contribu- town Sebring. I’m surprised tion to art and culture and more people don’t know the history of this great city artist James R. Hahn and his of Sebring. lovely wife, Kay, are in the Centennial Notebook There’s also official process of creating a won- By Jen Brown Centennial Logo items derful mural for our remaining at discounted Centennial year. prices. Although most have I’ve had the opportunity I’d like to recognize the been sold out, we still have a to see its progress daily, and people in our community few T-shirts, bumper stick- it has been a true delight. that have stepped up to be a ers, grocery tote bags and a This week the race cars went sponsor for the Centennial Christmas ornaments. Stop on, as did the seaplane. The Mural, they include Gold by city hall and get one of seaplane is very interesting Level - Heartland Living them before they’re all gone. since the artist chose to turn Magazine and the Sebring The Historical Society has the existing fan from the Family; Silver Sponsors are the commemorative coffee building itself into an active Essential Depot, Sebring table book “100 Years of propeller and the image U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Sebring” still available as takes on a 3-D effect. Aeromed, Taylor Rental of News-Sun photos by well and they make great James R. Hahn has creat- Sebring; and Bronze Sponsor KATARA SIMMONS holiday gifts. Nearly 50 volunteers ed murals internationally, is is Jen Brown. Yes, I’m proud If you have any centennial spent Saturday the original muralist for the to announce that I am one of news, questions regarding morning handing Cabbage Patch Kids, recent- the newest sponsors for the out bags of food to celebration events, or know ly did the Champion for Centennial Mural. Projects people in need dur- of someone that deserves Children Circle Theater like this need funding, and it ing the Feeding recognition for doing some- America event at the Marquee, and much more. helps beautify our down- Church of the He is a local artist and will town. thing in honor of our Nazarene in Sebring. be opening up a gallery here This mural is a tribute to Centennial year, please let The Church distrib- in Sebring within the next our beautiful City of Sebring me know. I’m available at uted hundreds of 655-5554, or via email at bags of food for the couple months. and our 100-Year Heartland Food For more information Celebration. I thank the [email protected] , and Reservoir and about James visit Hahns for their vision to cre- on Facebook at www.face- Feeding America. www.JamesRHahn.com ate such lovely public art, book.com/SebringCentennial Church member Take a few minutes to for creating the Centennial Thanks to the News-Sun Rebecca Noel (mid- for being a sponsor and the dle photo) gets infor- stop by, say ‘Hi’ and see this Mural – a mural that is mation from people amazing work in progress. formed from a blank wall on opportunity to keep everyone as they line up This is “The Centennial a building in the community, informed on Sebring’s Saturday for free Mural” after all and weather together with the communi- Centennial Celebration. food during the Reference this article every Feeding America permitting, they’re usually ty, for the people of the com- event in Sebring. there until about 2 p.m. munity and will be enjoyed Sunday for continued Cars were lined up weekdays. We are lucky to for many years to come. Celebration updates through- around the block by live in Sebring during this There are still sponsor out the remainder of this 7 a.m. for the 9 incredible time; please enjoy opportunities available year. a.m. distribution. Church member the changes that are taking should you be interested. It Leroy Jones (bottom place, be involved and comes complete with verbal Jen Brown is a member of the photo) hands a bag embrace it all. recognition at the Centennial Sebring Historical Society. of food to Jill Snoke of Sebring on Saturday morning in Sebring. Food was handed out on a BROOKS, JAMES; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; main political; 0 0 0 2 4 5 6 3 first come first serve basis and each bag contained canned goods, meat, bread and dessert.

Kaye Bowers represents school district at leadership academy By SAMANTHA GHOLAR ‘The focus of the rent and future administrators. [email protected] The state of Florida will soon SEBRING – Woodlawn forum is to be “in line” with the majority Elementary School Principal concentrate on the of the country’s curriculum Kaye Bowers has been named standards, which makes edu- as one of the 2012 partici- implementation of cation more fluid and equal at pants in the Commissioner’s the common core the elementary school level. Leadership Academy. The Bowers and her fellow prestigious, inaugural event standards’ academy leaders will met a brings together Florida’s few more times during the school district leaders to be KAYE BOWERS remainder of the 2012-2013 amongst the best and brightest WES principal school year. administrators in the state. Seminars are scheduled for The participants were each trict superintendent. mid-February and mid-May. nominated by instructional “Our superintendent chose The Commissioner’s leaders; Bowers was nominat- Lake Placid Elementary Leadership Academy wraps ed by Superintendent Wally Principal Carrie Connor. She up in June, following the Cox in late September. is in her first year as principal school year, with an evalua- Academy attendees, which there and I meet with her and tion of the experience by the are primarily principals, met advise her and help her 25 leaders. two weeks ago to build upon through her first year,” “To me this says a lot about their proven leadership skills Bowers said. our school. We have been in hopes of returning back to Finally, the last point of the named one of the top 25 their districts to continue their academy is to connect with improvement schools in the good work. The attendees met mentors of their own. The state of Florida, which means with interim Commissioner of academy leaders are expected we have one of the top 25 fac- Education Pam Stewart and to gain more knowledge and ulties in the state,” Bowers CEO of the Florida skills from former and retired said. Superintendent Association administrators from all “It really is the school and Bill Monftord. around the state of Florida. the families partnering togeth- “What we did was met with The intent of the entire er, I just happen to be the the Commissioner of academy is to lead the com- principal. It is about the facul- Education and the CEO of the mon core standards imple- ty; we have a great faculty and Florida Superintendent’s mentation for the state’s cur- great partnership.” Association. There are three points to the elite group they call it, but I don’t know about that,” Bowers chuckled. DR. LEE, IKE; 3.639"; 2"; Black; 10/28/12; The 25 administrators 0 0 0 2 4 5 7 1 selected from all over the state focus on three things during the academy meetings, the first – designing and hold- ing a principals forum. “The focus of the forum is to concentrate on the imple- mentation of the common core standards,” Bowers explained. The second point, is the GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT mentoring of a colleague in their specific district. The col- FROM THE SOURCE… league is chosen by the dis-

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Page 4A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 www.newssun.com EDITORIAL & OPINION TODAY’S EDITORIAL

This election requires homework 2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, FL 33870 • 863-385-6155 NEWSROOM arly voting decide 11 different issues, all service, to qualify for a dis- Qualifications Commission, ROMONA WASHINGTON beganwith consequences, on a sin- count on their property taxes. which investigates judicial Publisher/Executive Editor Saturday. We gle reading while people wait Amendment 3 would set a misconduct, to make its files Ext. 515 E in line, are — forgive us — state revenue limit each year available to the Speaker of [email protected] urge every regis- overestimating their talent. based on a formula that con- the Florida House of SCOTT DRESSEL DAN HOEHNE tered voter to fol- We’ve had trouble deci- siders population growth and Representatives. Editor Sports Editor low through and phering the amendments our- inflation, instead of using the Amendment 6 would make Ext. 516 Ext. 528 cast in a ballot. selves. In searching for unbi- current method of calculating the existing federal ban on [email protected] [email protected] ased translations we discov- the revenue limit on personal public funding for most abor- ADVERTISING By this time, most ered the Collins Center for income. tions part of the state consti- prospective voters have made Public Policy, a nonpartisan Amendment 4 would tution. It would narrow the VICKIE JONES MITCH COLLINS Ext. 518 Ext. 507 up their minds as to the can- think tank that focuses on reduce the maximum annual scope of a state privacy law [email protected] didates they want to become Florida. increase in taxable value of that is sometimes used in [email protected] leaders. Filling in the circles Here are brief summaries non-homestead properties Florida to challenge abortion BUSINESS OFFICE for them will be easy. the center prepared on each from 10 percent to 5 percent; laws. JANET EMERSON Come the section of the amendment. They only provide an extra homestead Amendment 7 had to be Ext. 596 ballot listing proposed restate in clear language what exemption for first-time redrafted and was withdrawn. [email protected] Florida constitutional amend- the amendments say. There is home buyers; and allow law- Upon revision, it was rein- ments, however, and the no argument for or against. makers to prohibit assess- stated as Amendment 8. while on active duty and to exemption to low-income going gets rough, unless Amendment 1 would add ment increases for properties Amendment 8 would the surviving spouses of first seniors who have lived in you’ve studied before enter- an amendment to the state with decreasing market val- remove the prohibition in responders who die in the their home for more than 25 ing the polling place. constitution that attempts to ues. Florida’s constitution that line of duty. years. There are graphic prob- prohibit the government from Amendment 5 would pro- prevents religious institutions Amendment 10 would dou- And Amendment 12 would lems — the print is small and requiring individuals to pur- vide for Senate confirmation from receiving taxpayer ble the tangible personal tax change the way the state difficult to read; and there are chase health insurance. of Florida Supreme Court funding. exemption and allows cities problems of understanding Amendment 2 would allow justices; give lawmakers con- Amendment 9 would grant and counties to expand selects the student represen- — the language is dense and certain disabled veterans, trol over changes to the rules a full property tax exemption exemptions beyond that. tative on the state university filled with legal jargon. who were Florida residents governing the court system; to the surviving spouses of Amendment 11 would give system’s Board of Governors, Voters who think they can prior to entering military and direct the Judicial military veterans who die an additional property tax which oversees the system.

TODAY’S LETTERS Just a few words would Less than two mean a lot Editor: weeks to go Sunday, Oct 28 is going to be a dif- ficult day for my family. It would have This week we saw the last been my son, Matty’s, 8th birthday. debate between Barack Laura’s Matty began to talk about his birthday Obama and Mitt Romney. Look months and months ago. He had big As I type this, we have less Laura Ware plans for his party, which we would’ve than two weeks to go before had on Saturday followed by a night of Election Day. It’s almost with rancor and divisive- trick-or-treating. He really wanted a over. ness. No matter who wins, scooter this year. I saw three out of the four my question is the same: On March 18th, Matty was struck televised debates – the vice what happens after the elec- and killed by a car in our neighbor- presidential one and two of tion? hood. The driver was the older brother the presidential confronta- When I posed this ques- of some girls who Matty was playing tions. A workshop I was tion to a friend of mine, she with that day. In fact, he was on his attending caused me to miss answered that life would go way back over to their house when the first debate. While I’d on. Business would go on as their brother hit him and then left the have liked to have seen it, I usual. Same old, same old. scene. doubt that it would have In a broad sense this is I’ll never know what happened. changed my mind. None of true. No matter who wins Was he texting? Was he high on the debates did, to be hon- the election, I will wake up drugs? Does he feel remorse? est. the day after the election To this day, he has never told us he As a friend reminded me, and I will still be who I am. is sorry for the tragedy of Matty’s the debates are not for peo- My family will still love me, death. He has not even been charged ple like me, who have the sun will still rise, and I with any official crime. The only pun- already decided how we’re will still need to lose ishment he may receive is to have his going to vote. They are for weight. None of that will license revoked for one year, but he’s the undecided, those who change. taken the time and financial resources are still weighing their But there are a few things to hire an attorney from Miami to fight options. that I hope will change. And even that “slap on the wrist.” So why did I watch them the biggest thing I want to When I leave my house each day, I at all, if my mind is made see change is how both sides can see his driveway. The vehicle that up? I learn things during the see each other. struck and killed my son now sits there debates. Besides, I am a Will we continue to fight? with the damage still present on the At 62 years old, I am still working, I also believe we taxpayers should political junkie. The debates right front end, a constant reminder of saddled with cancer, yet I stand in the stop paying medical bills for people Democrats and Republicans are part of our political have made politics a blood exactly what happened to my precious grocery check-out line and see well-fed with self-inflicted medical problems. process, and under the right sport. Cooperation is derid- angel. Is it wrong to want something people, a fraction of my age, using PBS is worth our tax money and is a circumstances are not a ed. Putting the country from the man who did this? An expla- food stamps. So, I pay for my food and drop in the bucket compared to other snooze. above the party? That isn’t nation? Just a few words saying he theirs too. Time to cut this out to save government spending. If I read the polls after the taken seriously. At least it didn’t mean to do this to my son and money. Jerry Nargelovic debates correctly, Governor doesn’t seem to be. my family? It’s also time to stop subsidizing par- Sebring Romney has reason to be And what about us, the It is hard to begin taking the steps to ents with kids with taxpayer money. happy. The debates seem to Editor’s note: The above letter is being citizens? I have friends who forgiving him when he won’t even look When you have kids, they are your have benefited him. Even reprinted due to typographical errors on the disagree with me politically. at us in court. responsibility and should not be a bur- the last debate, where I per- News-Sun’s part. It is being reprinted in With some of them, I can To all you drivers out there, slow den on the taxpayer’s backs. I’ve never sonally felt he wasn’t as hopes that the original intent of the letter is conduct a rational debate. down. Put your phones down. Look at had children, so I guarantee my life- strong as he was in the oth- relayed. the road. Don’t put someone through time tax burden has been greater than ers, he seems to have landed Others, we avoid the topic the hell I live each day. that for any family. Any mature person on his feet. like the plague and I wind Mandy Fisher should heavily consider their situation Bouquet On the other hand, the up skipping some of their Avon Park in life before they even think about the President didn’t seem to Facebook posts so I don’t great responsibility of having children. Many thanks for Centennial recover from his poor first get mad at them (as I’m sure Other places than PBS to We need to stop illegal aliens coming Celebration showing. Even when people they skip some of mine). cut to our country to have free babies and said he won a debate on No matter who wins the then we end up paying the bill. Editor: “points” (whatever that election on Nov. 6, we need Editor: Let’s get rid of NASA and the I.R.S. A great, big thank you to the News- means) he is losing in the to remember afterwards we I disagree with the editorial of the Anything NASA discovered could have Sun for keeping us informed of the polls, which appear to be are still Americans. And we Oct. 21, 2012 - News-Sun. We need to been done in the private sector given Centennial events; to Jen Brown for swinging around to are still one nation. Let’s keep PBS at all costs. I don’t have tax break incentives. We all know how writing the Centennial Notebook Romney’s side. pull together and do our best much money, but I gladly contribute to much the I.R.S. has been costing us columns. The hard work of the I’m not saying that to work for the best of our PBS every month. lately with them doing nothing about Centennial Committee is so appreciat- Romney is guaranteed to country. That should be To save money, how about the politi- tax fraud. Going to a flat tax would be ed. A special thanks to Carol Goad for win the election. While it’s what the priority is, should- cians stop voting themselves huge rais- fair for all and save billions in tax her enthusiasm and concern to get the less than two weeks to go n’t it? es every year, along with their free, fraud. “100 Years of Sebring” written and before Election Day, that’s a taxpayer supported healthcare? Why Why do we give tax breaks to published, along with those who con- long time in politics. Things Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- did our government give $1.3 billion of American companies who send jobs tributed pictures and articles. could change in a day. But dent. She can be contacted by my tax dollars to Nissan, a Japanese overseas? Apple comes to mind as the George Hensley has been a great right now Romney has to be e-mail at bookwormlady@ car company? Only Ford and General biggest offender of them all. Every bit representative of Sebring in all the happy with the current embarqmail.com Visit her Motors are the only two American car- of their products are made in China. Centennial activities. trend. website at makers left, everything else is foreign- These name products should be made We should all be thankful we live in Having said that, let’s www.laurahware.com. Guest owned, period. We need to take care of here with the best American workers a great community - Sebring! move on to a question I find columns are the opinion of the our own first. PBS could do a lot of and materials, instead of the shoddy Frances Brown myself pondering as I watch writer, not necessarily those of good for 1.3 billion dollars. and expensive, overseas manufacturer. Sebring this election season, filled the staff of the News-Sun.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Florida voters up 6 percent from 2008 Continued from page 2A eral years of honing his election; Democrats more numerous light refreshments. skills, he is coming back to Learn about Home If one of your goals is to showcase his dynamic voice School Classically Associated Press state that could decide the election. become a better speaker and and excellent showmanship. TALLAHASSEE — Florida has nearly 12 The new registration numbers show the leader, membership in Herendeen performs coun- SEBRING — Classical million voters who will be eligible to vote in gap between Republicans and Democrats is Toastmasters is one of the try and rock ‘n roll. He will Conversations is a nation- the crucial presidential election. smaller than it was in 2008. greatest investments you can take guests on a musical wide classical, Christian State officials early Saturday released new There are nearly 536,000 more Democrats make in yourself. At less journey through the life and community providing aca- voter registration numbers that show that the than Republicans. than $10 a month, it is also times of Elvis and will also demic programs, events and number of active voters has grown 6 percent There are 4.78 million Democrats and one of the most cost-effec- pay tribute to Roy Orbison, services to home school to a total of 11.94 million. 4.24 million Republicans. tive skill-building tools Johnny Cash and Buddy communities, parents and President Barack Obama carried Florida The number of voters not affiliated with available anywhere. Holly. To close out the show, educators. Home School in 2008, but he is locked in a very tight race any party, however, grew at a substantially Heartland Talk of the Herendeen is sure to perform Classically is a support serv- with GOP rival Mitt Romney in the swing faster rate than either major party. Town Toastmasters Club his powerful, heart-stirring ice for home-schooling par- meets the first and third number one independent hit, ents who wish to educate OBITUARIES Tuesday every month from “My Name is America”. It is their children using Christian 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Grace passionate, pointed and classical model from a bibli- JOHNNY A. BARNES he was a lifelong member of Oct. 16, 2012. Brethren Church Community patriotic and will move cal worldview. Johnny A. Barnes, age the Sebring Church of She was predeceased by Room 101, 3626 everyone in the audience. Attend the information 72, passed away Friday, Christ. her husband of 43 years, Thunderbird Road. Guests Those who have seen meeting to learn more about Oct. 26, 2012 in Sebring. Ebert was the loving hus- John; brother, Donald are always welcome. For Herendeen perform know Classical Conversations and He was born in Quitman, band of Vera Tubbs Cribbs McLeese; sister, Lois more information, call Erin that this show will demon- how to be encouraged and Ga. to James W. and Helen for 69 years, who preceded Frebault; granddaughter, Hess, 273-1437 or Linda strate his versatility and will equipped in home-schooling (Williams) Barnes. Mr. him in death Sept. 4, 2012. Zenobia Laidlaw and Udall, 386-6495, or visit have the crowd on its feet. efforts. Barnes was a salesman for He is survived by his nephew, Christopher www.toastmasters.org on the For more information, visit The group will meet at the Coca-Cola Bottling daughters, Sherry Trombley Frebault. Internet. his website at www.toddal- 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Company; he was a member of Lake Placid, and Patricia She is survived by chil- lenherendeen.com. Bible Church, 4541 of the Avon Park Lakes (Paul) Diana of Atlanta, dren, Brian (Jonna), Karen, Shuffleboard All proceeds from this Thunderbird Road. Contact Baptist Church and had Mich. He is the beloved Elizabeth, and Bruce; sister, performance for the Heidi Katsanis at heidikatsa- tourney set been a lifelong resident of grandfather of Sharlyn Carolyn (Charles) McLeese; Tanglewood Residents’ [email protected] or call 441- Avon Park. Cruse, Ebert Weaver, Shawn grandchildren Christopher AVON PARK — A county Cancer Benefit will go to the 3879 for more information. He is survived by his (and Linda) Cruse, Jacques Laidlaw, Zachery Laidlaw, shuffleboard tournament will American Cancer Society. wife, Robbie Barnes of (and Tonya) Trombley, and Douglas Briggs, Kelsey be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at The show is sponsored by Events planned at Avon Park; sons Johnny five great-grandchildren: Briggs, Daniel Johnson, the Avon Park Senior Center. NewsomEye. lodges, posts Barnes, Jr. (Carla) of Avon Jaclyn and Joseph Kerigan, Michelle Johnson, Yolanda There will be six games and Tickets are $10 and can be Park; Ronnie Barnes (Kelly) Bailee and Shelby Cruse Santana, Tabitha Turner, BJ cash to the top six players in purchased at the Tanglewood AVON PARK of Avon Park and Bobby and Jordis Trombley. He is Turner, Sally Laidlaw, Tyler both pro and amateur divi- Clubhouse on Thursdays The Combat Veterans Barnes (Candy) of Zolfo the uncle and great-uncle to Laidlaw, and Dylan sions. between 3 and 4 p.m. or at Memorial VFW Post 9853 Springs; brothers Randall many nieces and nephews. Laidlaw; nine nieces and Bring your own lunch. the door the night of the will have NASCAR on the Barnes of Winter Haven, The family will receive nephews and many life-long concert. Tickets go on sale screen at 1 p.m. today. Carl Barnes, David Barnes friends at 9:30 a.m. on friends, including members Avon Park to host to Tanglewood residents on Costume prizes start at 5 and Ralph Barnes all of Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, of the Juliet Society. Monday, Nov. 5 and to the p.m. Wednesday. Music, City Candidate Clewiston; sisters Virginia with services following at Janet, born in Detroit, general public on Thursday, food, fun and prizes. A yard Forum Bennett of Blairsville, Ga. 10 a.m. in the Stephenson- Mich., was a graduate of Nov. 8. Tanglewood is on sale will be held from 7 a.m. and Polly Littles of Nelson Funeral Home Sociology from Albion AVON PARK – On U.S. 27, one half mile north to 1 p.m. Saturday and Blairsville, Ga.; grandchil- Chapel in Sebring, with College (Michigan), and Monday, the Avon Park of the Sebring Walmart Sunday, Nov. 3-4. Donations dren Charissa, Chad, Dana, George Mason and Mike devoted volunteer to the Chamber of Commerce will across from Denny’s. of items gladly accepted. For Heather, Heath, Chace, Tubbs officiating. Burial, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, host a candidate forum at the details, call 453-9853. Billy and Ashley and four with Military Honors, will The United Fund, Avon Park City Council ‘What’s Up’ meeting The American Legion Post great grandchildren. follow at Lakeview Clintondale Schools, PTA, chambers for the five candi- 69 will host karaoke by is Tuesday Visitation will be held Memorial Gardens, Avon Church youth group adviser, dates running for the three Naomi at 4 p.m. today. Bring Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 from Park. FISH, Headstart, Meals on available city council seats. SEBRING — The Sebring a dish for the monthly birth- 5-8 p.m. at the Stephenson- In lieu of flowers, the Wheels, Auburn (New York) Brenda Gray, Terry Heston Community Redevelopment day party at 4 p.m. There Nelson Funeral Home in family is requesting that Community Hospital, and Paul Miller are running Agency will host its next will be Lounge Halloween Avon Park. Funeral services donations in his name be Volunteer reader to for re-election while Garrett “What’s Up Downtown party from 4-7 p.m. will be held Tuesday, Oct. made to the Lake Placid Children, the American Anderson and Jim Barnard Sebring?” meeting at 5:30 Wednesday with music by 30, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Avon Church of Christ, P.O. Box Cancer Society and the are running for the first time. p.m. Tuesday at the Greater Frank E. For details, call Park Lakes Baptist Church 1440, Lake Placid, FL American Legion. Memorial The forum will be in a Sebring Chamber of 453-4553. with Rev. George Hall offi- 33852 or Good Shepherd service will be at 3 p.m. on question format with a mod- Commerce’s downtown ciating. Burial will in Hospice, 1110 Hammock Saturday, Nov. 10 at Spring erator. Each candidate will office, 309 E. Circle Park LAKE PLACID Bougainvillea Cemetery. Rd., Sebring, FL 33870. Hill Funeral Home Chapel. receive two minutes to Drive. Representatives from The Lake Placid Moose Memorial contributions may Arrangements were The family will receive answer questions, and every the Highlands Museum of Lodge 2374 will have be made to the Avon Park entrusted to: friends from 1 until 3 p.m. candidate will be asked the the Arts will provide infor- NASCAR and football on Lakes Baptist Church Youth Stephenson-Nelson prior to the service. same five questions. Each mation and promotional the screen today. Karaoke Department or Dixie Youth Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, dona- candidate will have an materials for its upcoming with K.J.; call for times. Baseball. Sebring, Florida 33870 tions may be sent to The opportunity to make a two- Smithsonian Institution Moose Riders meet at 7 p.m. Stephenson-Nelson 863-385-0125 Humane Society minute closing statement exhibit, Journey Stories, that Monday. Karaoke with Bama Funeral Home stephensonnelsonfh.com www.humanesociety.org/kin about their position as a will be in Downtown Jam on Wednesday; call for Avon Park, Florida 33825 dredspirits in her memory. councilman/woman. Sebring from Dec. 8 to Jan. time. Call 465-0131. stephensonnelsonfh.com JANET ELLEN The forum will begin at 6 19. LAIDLAW p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. For more information SEBRING WILLIAM EBERT Janet Ellen (McLeese) Classified ads get results! The candidates will be on about the CRA and The Sebring Elks Lodge CRIBBS Laidlaw, of Nashville, Call 314-9876 hand after the forum to Downtown Sebring, visit will have a Halloween party William Ebert passed away peacefully on answer questions. www.DowntownSebring.org. Wednesday, with a costume Cribbs, age 92, Call the Avon Park contest from 5-6:30 p.m. passed into the Chamber of Commerce with Social Circle plans Prizes will be awarded. loving arms of any questions at 453-3350. Dinner will be served for Sausage Festival Jesus at The Somers $6.50. Dance to music by MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; rhr Hospice House in Sebring Rainbow Girls serve LAKE PLACID — The Buddy Canova from 4:30- top of page; 0 0 0 2 3 8 7 0 on Oct. 24, 2012. He was Placid Lakes Social Circle 7:30 p.m. for $3. Buffet ham lunch born Feb. 18, 1920, in will sponsor an International prices will be raised to $12. Jacksonville and was the SEBRING — Sebring Sausage Festival on today at For details, call the lodge at son of George Henry and Assembly No. 148 the Placid Lakes Town Hall 471-3557. Olin Frances Cribbs. International Order of the from 3-5:30 p.m. Featured The Sebring Recreation He was a proud veteran Rainbow for Girls will host sausages will be from Club, 333 Pomegranate Ave., of World War II, serving in a ham lunch from 11 a.m. to Portugal, Italy, Poland, will host the Amateur the European campaign. 2 p.m. today at the Masonic Germany and the USA, care- Shuffleboard Tournament, Ebert was in the caladium Lodge, 1809 Home Ave. The fully grilled by Joe and Draw Doubles and business, owner of the Shoe menu includes ham, sweet Joyce Briski. Sides, includ- Shuffleboard Box shoe store in Sebring potatoes, green beans, apple ing potato salad, pasta salad, Tournament/Pro Only, Draw and was a house painter for sauce, dessert and beverage. sauerkraut, baked beans, Doubles, both at 9 a.m., many years. Living in Cost is $7 each. three-bean salad, fried pep- Thursday. For more informa- Sebring since the age of 18, The event is open to the pers and onions, and more, tion, call 385-2966. public; take out is available. plus desserts, beverages will be offered for a $5 donation. Herendeen concert Danny Breese will supply benefits ACS the music, and a fruit basket Stephenson Nelson ****; 7.444"; 5"; Black; obits would dad; 0 0 0 2 4 5 7 7 will be given for a door SEBRING – On prize. Wednesday, Nov. 28, Todd October is a festive Allen Herendeen will per- month, come and enjoy the form at the Tanglewood food and fellowship offered Clubhouse. Herendeen was in Placid Lakes. born in Indiana and now makes the Florida Panhandle Istokpoga Hydrilla home. His mother and father Management live in Avon Park. meeting set Herendeen and his “Follow That Dream” Band have per- LAKE PLACID — There formed several times in the will be a meeting for Lake Sebring area. He says that Istokpoga Hydrilla more than a decade ago he Management Plan at 10 a.m. came to try out at a Tuesday in the H.L. Bishop Tanglewood Showcase, Park Clubhouse, 10 before he was ready for Clubhouse Road. The public prime time. Now, after sev- is invited to attend.

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News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Kay and James R. Hahn work on their mural to honor the Sebring Centennial. Mural honors Sebring Centennial Continued from page 1A Florida postcards which fea- Hahn said nothing could ture iconic Sebring scenes. have been done without the “I love to incorporate the As the town’s founder, financial support of local quirky,” Hahn said, and was George E. Sebring will have sponsors, including several happy the fan was there. “By a place of pride. businesses. painting out two blades now The painting has a home- He personally wanted to it looks like the plane’s pro- town feel, Hahn said, with a thank, among many, the peller and actually turns in picket fence along the bot- Sebring family, Aeromed, the wind,” he said and tom and gingerbread trim on Eldridge Carpet One, laughed. the sides. Essential Depot, Sebring To one side there is a bas- A grand opening will be U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, ket of citrus, and an ode to scheduled in mid-November. and Taylor Rental.

SFSC building named after Stephens Continued from page 1A said, ‘Let me take you over to personally involved in plan- see the Health and Science ning and developing this “Dr. Stephens has made that Education Center.’ You could building. kind of impact at South Florida State College.” tell that it was his building. Dr. Jeff Hockaday of “Dr. Stephens has done He took me through it, and he Sanford, N.C., has been such a great job as president really beamed.” hired as a consultant to guide and has constantly moved the The HSEC is on the SFSC the search for Stepehns’ college forward,” said Tim Highlands Campus in Avon replacement. Backer, board member, rep- Park and was completed in “Dr. Hockaday came high- resenting DeSoto County. “I 2007. It houses SFSC’s nurs- ly recommend to us and is knew that the HSEC was near ing and radiography pro- known nationally as an out- and dear to his heart when I grams and contains class- standing consultant,” said first became a college trustee rooms and labs for the natu- Tami Cullens, board chair. in 2009. He had taken me on ral and biological sciences. “Dr. Stephens came to SFSC a tour of the renovated per- Stephens, whose background through Dr. Hockaday 10 forming arts center. Then he is in the natural sciences, was years ago.”

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s draws 100 walkers, raises $8,847 in

News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR Sebring Caregiver Penny Kocarek (left) stands near her patient Roland Harris as the two congratulate Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants Saturday morning.

News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR One hundred participants line up at the starting line Handley, Ron *Political Acct*; 9.347"; 6"; Black plus three; process, 10/28;11/4; 0 0 0 2 4 5 8 2 Saturday morning at Circle Park for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. Participants walk to raise funds and show support of a loved one battling the dis- ease, care givers, family and friends who died with the disease. The Sebring chap- ter of the Florida Gulf Coast Alzheimer’s Association raised $8,847 for the cause.

Roland Harris thanks partici- pants Saturday morning during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in Downtown Sebring. Harris, 78, is one of millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Harris holds a blue flower fan in his right hands that represents Alzheimer’s patients.

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Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 www.newssun.com Heston running for BP backs out of biofuel production in US Continued from page 1A prise to the local BP leader- project and pledged EDC tons of energy grasses and re-election in AP ny last week, BP said it ship and local employees as cooperation. other material to fuel the would end its pursuit of com- well. “We need to find out what plant. Continued from page 1A and garbage collection and mercial ethanol production in “They found out about the our role could be, such as The land where the crops several ongoing lawsuits started a new recycling sys- the United States entirely same time we did,” she said. giving area tours. We will be are being grown reportedly is against the city. tem, the first in the county. and instead, refocus its U.S. Paul McGehee, chairman glad to do anything they need “We have made some Using in-house biofuels strategy on of the EDC, similarly was us to do,” he said. under a lease agreement and tough calls that have led to resources, Heston said, the research and development as shocked and stunned by the Quite a bit of time, money is being administrated increased litigation,” he city brought water to 700 well as licensing its technolo- announcement. and effort had been expended through a company known as said, “however, organiza- new customers and facili- gy. “Naturally we are disap- by Highlands County staff to Highlands Ethanol. tionally we are stronger, tated their connections with “Given the large and grow- pointed by this 11th hour help the company locate BP’s decision was revealed more efficient and on low-cost financing. ing portfolio of investment decision. This one was so here. just a week after Florida track.” “We’ve also paved more opportunities available to BP close, there was some basic In July of last year, the Governor Rick Scott called Heston added, that than 20 miles of streets, globally, we believe it is in infrastructure in the works county received over $1.6 on U.S. officials to temporar- despite the problems, more rebuilt failed sidewalks and the best interest of our share- and some engineering had million in grant funds. progress has been made in put in decorative street- holders to redeploy the con- been done. That money was designed ily suspend ethanol require- the last three years than had lights.” siderable capital required to “Our hearts go out to the to start improvements on ments in gasoline, saying been accomplished in the Heston added that the build this facility into other employees and familes that State Road 70 for truck traf- ethanol production was push- three decades before. city “applied and received a more attractive projects,” already are here.” fic slated to be drawn by the ing up the price of corn and He credits City Manager grant for $750,000 to said Geoff Morrell, BP vice Cooper reported that even plant. BP had applied for tax cattle feed prices. Julian Deleon for making it implement a housing pro- president of communications. the BP officials and workers abatement for their project. Trade magazines also all happen. “He’s done a gram for the most needy in It is not the first such can- already in the county were It appears that any new termed the pullout as another good job,” Heston said. the community.” cellation of biofuel manufac- caught off guard by the sud- firm would have to start that blow to the Obama adminis- “The city is stronger for it.” Regarding the current turing in the industry. Shell den announcement. process from scratch. The biggest success, he controversy of how to Oil recently announced McGehee said it was his Lykes Brothers, a partner tration, which sees advanced said, is the annexation of house the migrant farm its decision to back out of a understanding that BP now is in the deal, also was slated to biofuels as a way of weaning South Florida State workers who come to work similar commercial-scale looking for potential hire hundreds of harvesters to the country off expensive oil College. “This means,” every season, Heston said, plant in Canada. investors to finish up the bring in as much as 400,000 imports. Heston said, “that one of “I believe in equal treat- That one was intended to only 12 performing arts the- ment, but the city has a make ethanol from straw and aters in the state is now in responsibility to regulate plant waste. Avon Park.” zoning. I strongly disagree The decision comes as a POSITIVE MEDICAL TRANSPORT; 5.542"; 5"; Black; main A top; 0 0 0 2 4 5 6 6 He added that he expect- with unregulated and exces- blow to local job creation. ed growth to the south over sive crowding with some of Something desperately need- the next 30 years. Annexing the housing around Avon ed in Highlands County, SFSC puts the city in the Park. Most of us, if not all which registered a perfect place to move ahead of us, are well aware of the September unemployment nu with those plans, he said. difficult living conditions mber of 9.2 percent. While gaining the college for some city residents. I “To say the least it was dis- is huge, Heston said there think the city and the land- appointing,” said Eva was much other progress. lords have a responsibility Cooper, interim executive “We reduced our debt by to correct this.” director of the Highlands 43 percent, and the 39 per- Finally, Heston said he County Economic cent tax reduction on our believed in small govern- Development Commission. business and residents ment. “You’ve got a wheel “We need skilled jobs and speaks volumes,” he said. too big on the government this was to bring in 150- “We have developed side. You want people to be plus.” business-friendly policies, able to go into business for Cooper said the Thursday reduced the cost of utilities themselves.” announcement came as a sur-

Amid dire forecast, Sandy heads north Associated Press Saturday just hours after forecasters said it SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. — With much of the had weakened to a tropical storm — was bar- Eastern Seaboard in the path of a rare behe- reling north from the Caribbean and was moth storm, residents of the nation’s most expected to make landfall early Tuesday near densely populated corridor contemplated the Delaware coast, then hit two winter whether to heed dire warnings of torrential weather systems as it moves inland, creating rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of snow. a hybrid monster storm. “You know how many times they tell you, Even if Sandy loses strength and makes ‘This is it, it’s really coming and it’s really landfall as something less than a hurricane, COX, WALLY *POLITICAL*; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; 10/28/12; 0 0 0 2 4 5 8 0 the big one,’ and then it turns out not to be?” the combined storm was expected to bring said Alice Stockton-Rossini as she packed up misery to a huge section of the East. to leave her home a few hundred yards from An 800-mile wide swath of the country the ocean in Ship Bottom, N.J. could see 50 mph winds regardless of Sandy’s “I’m afraid people will tune it out because strength. of all the false alarms before, and the one Experts said the storm could be wider and time you need to take it seriously, you won’t. stronger than Irene, which caused more than This one might be the one.” $15 billion in damage, and could rival the Hurricane Sandy — upgraded again worst East Coast storm on record. Early voting under way Continued from page 1A so they need to call us,” he “I had hoped we wouldn’t Campbell explained. said. have any,” Campbell said Early voting also opened The letter is written on This will be Campbell’s on Saturday and will run what appears to be a replica last election after serving through next Saturday. The of a supervisor of elections four terms in office. He was locations will be the same as letterhead with a flag and elected in 1996 when his always, in the city council eagle It bears the name of then-boss Jimmy Whitehouse chambers in Avon Park, at the the local supervisor of elec- retired. Lake Placid Town Hall and at tions on it and says questions “I worked 11 years for the Government Center in have arisen about the per- Jimmy and another 11 years Sebring. son’s eligibility to vote. at the property appraiser’s Some people have been There are instructions and office before that,” Campbell coming in to Campbell’s warnings both in English and said. “I just figured it was offices in the Government in Spanish time to retire.” Center to cast their ballots in “The letters aren’t signed In any case, it appears that person. and that’s what looks fishy,” Campbell will go out with a “They mostly want to Campbell said. bang. He described this make sure it goes into the He described it as “a scare year’s elelction as “a good machine,” Campbell tactic” but against who is not one”. In addition to redis- explained. “There are some clear, as they apparently go tricting, there are lots of can- folks who think that we send to citizens of both parties. didates and issues on the bal- our ballots out of the country Investigators from the lot including Florida consti- to be counted and of course Florida Department of Law tutional amendments and we don’t – we count them Enforcement, who also are merit retention for judges. right here.” working on the case said it “I’ll be glad when this There have not been many appears at least some of the one’s over,” he said. “I’m unusual incidents in this missives actually had been hoping there won’t be a year’s elections, however, postmarked in Seattle, Wash. recount required.” Campbell revealed that one of those official-looking let- ters informing certain voters HIGHLANDS SOCIAL DANCE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; that their citizenship may be 10/28/12; 0 0 0 2 4 5 7 8 in question has surfaced in Highlands County. “It came in to the Avon Park area,” he said. “We got it Friday. Luckily the person saved all the paperwork, let- ter and all.” Campbell urged anyone receiving such a missive to save it and call his office so it may be turned over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation “We have steps to follow

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Special to the News-Sun Tuesday. The Commission 1979 and has been a dedicat- numerous committees of the debt’ vs. ‘bad debt’ ORLANDO – C.D. administers and enforces the ed real estate professional National Association of “Chip” Boring, broker- real estate license law, for 33 years. He also has Realtors, including as a owner and president of Chapter 475, Part I, Florida earned the designations of regional vice president for rules changed? Re/Max Realty Plus in Statutes. Certified Residential Region 5 (Alabama, Florida, Sebring and the 1999 presi- Boring currently Specialist and Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Before the Great ates face or their dent of Florida Realtors, has serves as vice chair Graduate, Realtor Rico and the Virgin Islands). Recession of 2008 inability to find work been named chairman of the for FREC. His first Institute. Boring believes in giving overturned many in a chosen field dur- Florida Real Estate meeting as chairman He is active in his back to his community. He long-held financial ing difficult times. Commission. takes place in local Realtor associ- volunteers his time and tal- beliefs, it wasn’t But still, the unem- FREC is under the Read November. He was ation and with ents to many charitable uncommon for peo- ployment rate among Estate Division of the appointed to FREC Florida Realtors as organizations and worth- ple to differentiate college grads is Florida Department of by Gov. Charlie Crist Boring the state association. while causes. between “good debt” roughly half that of Business and Professional in 2010; that appoint- In 2001, Florida He recently served two and “bad debt.” The high school grads – Regulation. ment was confirmed by the Realtors named Boring as its consecutive years as presi- thinking was that Personal 4.5 percent vs. 8.4 FREC consists of seven Florida Senate. Realtor of the Year in recog- dent of his local Habitat for certain kinds of debt percent. College is members and meets month- A member of the nition of his dedication to Humanity chapter, and was were worth taking on Finance still a worthwhile ly, usually on the third Heartland Association of his profession and to the the 2011-2012 president of because you come Jason investment for many Wednesday of the month and Realtors, Boring obtained community. the Sebring-Sunrise Rotary out ahead in the long Alderman people if they don't the immediately preceding his real estate license in Boring also has served on Club. run. Buying a home and go overboard on loans and financing a college education choose a degree with good were two notable examples. earnings and employment But when home values potential. plummeted and the cost of a - Mortgages. Before the real Amid bumper crop, families bachelor’s degree soared into estate crash, homeownership five or six digits, those once- was considered good debt safe investments in your future because historically, when suddenly seemed risky or someone finally paid off their could get PB&J price break unattainable. mortgage, their home was usu- Now’s a good time to step ally worth much more than the Associated Press Oct. 11 by the U.S. Department of back and examine the concept purchase price. For many, this ATLANTA — Choosy moms and Agriculture. That’s a 66 percent of good debt vs. bad debt and probably still will be true, dads may be packing more PB&J in increase over 2011, when growers pro- why, in certain cases, acquir- unless they bought during the lunches this winter, when the cost of a duced more than 1.8 million tons. ing debt may still make sense market upswing or are forced jar of Jif or Skippy is expected to fall Experts say several factors created – provided you plan carefully to sell before prices can recov- even as other grocery prices rise. the perfect conditions for a banner and don’t exceed what you er. After all, mortgage interest Peanut butter prices soared last year year. High peanut prices after last can reasonably expect to rates are historically low and after a drought and high heat in the year’s small crop encouraged farmers repay. interest and mortgage points Southeast, where most peanuts are to plant more; USDA figures show This simple distinction still are still tax-deductible. grown. This year, that region got a acreage was up nearly 50 percent in applies: Taking on so-called Just don’t buy more house break while farmers in most of the rest 2012 compared with a year earlier. good debt can help boost your than you can afford. Factor in of the United States suffered huge loss- Farmers in the Southeast also got a credit rating or allow you to expenses like property tax, pri- es in the widest drought in decades. break in the weather. Spring came buy something that will mary mortgage insurance, Farmers are now expected to bring in early, allowing them to plant sooner. increase in value over time, homeowners dues, utilities and two-thirds more peanuts than they did Temperatures were generally milder, whereas bad debt often fuels repairs – and if you get an in 2011. That could mean a price drop and thunderstorms in August and the purchase of items that are adjustable rate mortgage, cal- at the grocery store. September provided some much-need- disposable, unnecessary or culate how high rates could “After last year’s small crop, we saw ed relief in the weeks before farmers rapidly depreciable. climb. peanut butter prices on average rise 30 began the peanut harvest, which is cur- One of the best ways to - Bad debt. What qualifies percent or more,” said Patrick Archer, rently in full swing. build strong credit history is to as bad debt hasn’t changed president of the American Peanut Experts also say a peanut variety MCT show lenders you can pay off since the recession, but budg- Council. “With this year’s excellent A good peanut harvest could translate developed in recent years is boosting debt responsibly. You’re more et-conscious consumers are crop, the supply and demand should to a big drop in peanut butter prices the record yields, in part because it apt to qualify for a mortgage, paying more attention now. come back into balance and peanut but- tends to be resistant to disease. car loan, or other large debt if Meals out, excessive vaca- ter prices should come back to a more “In this south Georgia area, we prob- you’ve demonstrated sound tions, and unnecessary cloth- normal level at the retail level.” Bolling said peanut butter is one of ably had as good a growing season as I repayment behavior. Just ing or electronics – wants vs. A 10 percent decrease on a $3 jar of the most popular products at the food can remember in a long time, and remember: Carrying multiple needs – all qualify if you’re peanut butter, for example, would bank because children like it, it’s high maybe in my 26 years (as executive loans or high-limit credit cards spending beyond your means. translate to a savings of 30 cents. That in protein and it has a long shelf life. director),” said Don Koehler, executive could harm your rating, since Basically, if you can’t pay the may seem nominal, but the impact is Peanuts are already considered a sta- director of the Georgia Peanut lenders might worry you’re bill in full within a month or greater for food banks and other big ple of the American diet, with the aver- Commission. taking on more debt than you two, re-examine whether it’s a buyers. age U.S. consumer eating about 6 Georgia by far produces more can repay. worthwhile expense; particu- Bill Bolling, founder and executive pounds of peanut butter and other peanuts than any other state, though - Student loans. The average larly if you don’t have at least director of the Atlanta Community peanut products each year, according to the legumes are grown in sandy soil college graduate earns $47,422 six to nine month’s pay Food Bank, said food banks usually estimates from the American Peanut from Mississippi to Florida and north a year, compared to $26,349 stashed in an emergency fund must buy protein-rich items like peanut Council, an industry trade group. But to the Carolinas. for high school graduates – a or you’re trying to save for a butter, beans and meat. His organiza- peanut butter could become even more Most farmers sell a portion of their difference of $21,073. Using car or home. tion buys anywhere from 200,000 to attractive as strong global demand, crop at a set price before they even simple math, some calculate 400,000 pounds of peanut butter each high prices for livestock feed and a plant, so they’ll get the higher prices in the difference in total earnings Jason Alderman directs Visa’s year, depending on the price. huge sell-off of cattle and other ani- effect last year for some of their prod- over a 40-year work life as financial education programs. “If costs go down 10 percent or 20 mals in drought keep pushing up meat uct. Koehler said that should offset any more than $800,000. To follow Jason Alderman on percent, we can buy that much more prices. losses they’ll take on peanuts sold at However, such estimates Twitter visit product,” Bolling said. A big supply U.S. farmers are expected to produce today’s lower prices, although farmers don’t factor in the crippling www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney also increases the possibility of dona- more than 3 million tons of peanuts in who didn’t sell much in advance may student loan debt many gradu- tions . 2012, according to figures released have a tougher time. Smartsource supporting Wounded Warrior Project

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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s $459, compared with $629 ly leaves it to others to make looks ancient next to the been a big week for tech for the full-sized cellular devices using its software. iPhone and Android devices. gadgets. Microsoft started model. Now, it will be competing It was supposed to be out in selling its Windows 8 operat- Apple began taking against its partners. time for this year’s holiday ing system and Surface advance orders Friday. The One model will run on the season. tablet computer. Apple white version of the iPad same type of lower-energy That won’t happen. announced new iPads and Mini quickly sold out on chips used in the iPad. It In June, RIM pushed the Mac computers. Samsung Apple’s website, with deliv- will start at $499, also like release of BlackBerry 10 launched a giant smartphone. eries now expected in two the newest, full-sized iPads. devices into early next year, But there’s more: weeks rather than one. As of A keyboard cover will cost saying it wasn’t ready. Microsoft has an announce- Friday afternoon, the black another $100. Sales started That means RIM will not ment Monday on its iPad Mini was still available Friday. only compete with the new Windows phone system. for next Friday. A heavier, more expensive iPhone and Android devices Google has one on its Apple is also refreshing version will run on Intel out this fall, but it will also Android system for mobile its full-sized iPad, giving it a chips and be capable of run- have to contend with the new devices. The search company faster processor and faster ning standard Windows Windows devices. may use that event to Wi-Fi capabilities. Advance applications. Microsoft has- announce new gadgets to orders started Friday as well, n’t announced the date or complement its Nexus 7 with shipments in a week. MCT price for that yet. Playing games tablet computer. Meanwhile, Apple has Consumers will have plenty of choices when looking for A new version of the Nintendo’s new Wii U Later in the week, Barnes unveiled a 13-inch version of tech toys this Christmas shopping season. Windows Phone system is game machine will go on & Noble Inc. will start ship- a MacBook Pro with sharper, coming out this fall as well. sale in the U.S. on Nov. 18. ping new Nook devices, “Retina” display, comple- system, Jelly Bean. screen and a lighter body, Once-dominant phone maker A basic, white model will while Apple’s new iPads, menting the 15-inch version Barnes & Noble is increas- Nokia Corp. has been strug- cost $300. A deluxe black including a smaller one, will unveiled in June. Apple also Tablet rivals ing the services the Nook gling in the shadow of Apple version for another $50 be out. updated its iMac line. offers. It’s adding a video and Android, and it’s count- Amazon’s 7-inch Kindle comes with an extra game These are some of the Last month, Apple began purchase and rental service, ing on the new Windows Fire is one of the smaller and more accessories. gadgets to expect for the selling its iPhone 5. The new allowing users to maintain system for a revival. Nokia tablets with decent sales. The GamePad touch- holidays: phone is bigger, but thinner different profiles and making and Microsoft have unveiled Last month, it started ship- screen controller for it will than previous models and it easier to browse titles in two new devices, but few ping an updated version with offer new ways to play. Apple devices works with faster cellular its book and magazine details are available on when a faster processor, more In “New Super Mario networks known as 4G. stores. and where they would go on Apple has done well sell- memory and longer battery Bros. U.,” for example, play- Google has an event in sale. ing its full-sized tablet com- life. It also cut the price to ers holding the old Wii con- Phone rival New York on Monday. All puter, which has a screen $159, from $199, making it trollers control Mario, Luigi the company is saying is that New Blackberry that measures nearly 10 Apple’s leading rival, far cheaper than the iPad, and other characters. it has to do with Android. inches diagonally. But com- Samsung Electronics Co., which starts at $399. A year ago, Research In The person with the Google started selling the panies such as Amazon.com came out with a new version Amazon is also releasing Motion Ltd. disclosed that it GamePad can help them Nexus 7 over the summer Inc. and Google Inc. have of its flagship phone, the higher-end models under the was working on a next-gen- along by using a stylus to and could use the event to made inroads selling tablets Galaxy S III, months ago. Kindle Fire HD line. 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The smaller HD Microsoft Corp. released a rivals but about two-thirds came out this week. T- model is already available, new version of the Windows the size of a regular iPad. Mobile, Sprint and U.S. while the larger ones will be operating system on Friday, The iPad Mini starts at Cellular are selling it now. available Nov. 20. one that’s designed to work $329, well above the $159 Verizon and AT&T are tak- Barnes and Noble Inc. is on both traditional comput- starting price for ing advance orders for ship- also updating its Nook ers and tablet devices. Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle ments in the coming weeks. tablets. The new Nook HD Desktops, laptops and tablet Fire and $199 for Google The Note comes on the will come in two sizes, one computers with Windows 8 Inc.’s Nexus 7. Both have 7- heels of Samsung’s cam- at 7 inches (starting at $199) started going on sale Friday. inch screens. The Mini will paign touting its Galaxy S and one at 9 inches (starting Microsoft also released its be just $70 cheaper than the III phone as its “next big at $269). They will be out own tablet computer, the 2011 iPad 2, which is still thing.” The Note is even big- Thursday. Surface. It’s new territory available. ger, with a 5.5 inch screen, In addition to the new HD for Microsoft, which typical- Unlike its rivals, Apple compared with the S III’s 4.8 will make a version of the inches and the iPhone 5’s 4 iPad Mini that can access inches, all measured diago- GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 10/28/12; 0 0 0 2 4 5 7 5 cellular networks from nally. AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. The Note runs the latest That version will start at version of Google’s Android

Local commercial, agricultural real estate sales on rise

Special to the News-Sun week and have already have SEBRING – “Market had serious inquiries on this trends are ever changing and property,” said Mark increasingly going global. Lambert, Realtor with ERA Staying current in marketing Advantage Realty. strategy allows our agents to Commercial sales are also remain in the top of their on the rise. Space Mart Strip field of expertise. We are see- Mall in Avon Park sold after ing an increase in every divi- being exclusively listed by sion, including residential, ERA Advantage Realty in but our commercial and agri- just 22 days on the market. cultural division has really The Mills Team listed the taken an upturn. We have property and had offers just sold three large agricultural days later. parcels in the last month. One “We are definitely seeing sold for $1,331,343.00, an increase in real estate another for $1,000,000 and sales. We believe that dealing on Oct. 24, we sold one for honestly and ethically is what $3,200,000,” said Greg makes us successful. With Karlson, broker and owner of our satisfied client’s testi- ERA Advantage Realty. monies, we keep getting Agriculture land expert more and more business,” Mark Lambert was the agent said Darrin Mills, broker who closed on the 224.35 associate with ERA acres of agricultural land last Advantage Realty. month for $1,000,000. He “It is exciting to see our also was the agent who area’s market growth surge closed on the $3,200,000 forward. While our ERA agricultural parcel. global marketing strategy “Hardee and Highlands positively gives us the advan- counties are currently hot tage in the real estate indus- spots for the farming indus- try, our home town client’s try. Our global presence and testimonies are highly val- knowing the local area are ued. By bringing the global what brings the buyers to us. marketing strategy together Our recent transactions with our agent’s local expert- include clients from ise, we’re experiencing high Venezuela and Germany. The volume sales,” Karlson said. million dollar sale I closed on To contact ERA last month was exciting, but Advantage, call 386-1111, the $3,200,000 closing this email gregera236@gmail or week was thrilling. I just list- visit their website at ed a $4,500,000 parcel this www.ERAHighlands.com.

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT or service. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Dated this 11th day of July, 2012. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Robert W. Germaine IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000646 FILE NO. PC 12-404 FILE NO. PC 12-406 Clerk Of The Circuit Court CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000485 CASE NO.: 12-699-gcs WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. IN RE: ESTATE OF IN RE: ESTATE OF By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak SEC.: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, BARBARA FRILEY JONES NORMAN JAMES ELLIOTT, Deputy Clerk CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plantiff, v. a/k/a BARBARA F. JONES Deceased. October 21, 28, 2012 Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS v. DENNIS C. HESTON, et al., DEVISEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The name of the decedent, the designation of ISABEL DOMINGUEZ; ARMANDO DOMINGUEZ; Defendants. CREDITORS OF SYLVIA HENDRICKSON, DE- The administration of the estate of BARBARA the court in which the administration of this estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, NOTICE OF ACTION CEASED, ET AL. FRILEY JONES a/k/a BARBARA F. JONES, de- is pending, and the file number are indicated THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN TO: FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Defendants. ceased, whose date of death was April 11, 2012, above. The address of the court is 430 S. Com- PROBATE DIVISION NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE DENNIS C. HESTON NOTICE OF ACTION and whose social security number is merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The name NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER Last Known Address: 1069 HYACINTH AVE, SE- FILE NO. 12CP-2201 TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES, DEVI- 438-54-7331, is pending in the Circuit Court for and address of the personal representative and IN RE: ESTATE OF SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- BRING, FL 33875 the personal representative's attorney are indi- SEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF Highlands Court, Florida, Probate Division, the ad- LOLA M. BOWMAN Division: Probate EST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, Also Attempted At: 1511 HYACINTH AVE, SE- cated below. SYLVIA HENDRICKSON, DECEASED, AND ALL dress of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Deceased. OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; MIDFLORIDA, FEDERAL BRING, FL 33872 CLAIMANTS, PERSONS OR PARTIES, NATURAL Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of If you have been served with a copy of this no- CREDIT UNION; AVON PARK LAKE ASSOCIATION. Also Attempted At: 2617 JASMINE WAY, SE- NOTICE TO CREDITORS OR CORPORATE, AND WHOSE EXACT LEGAL the personal representative and the personal rep- tice and you have any claim against the dece- The administration of the estate of Lola M. Defendant(s). BRING, FL 33872 STATUS IS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, resentative's attorney are set forth below. dent's estate, even if that claim is unmatured, AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Current Residence Unknown Bowman, deceased, whose date of death was UNDER OR AGAINST SYLVIA HENDRICKSON, DE- All creditors of the decedent and other persons contingent or unliquidated, you must file your August 5, 2012, and the last four digits of whose NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- CEASED, OR ANY OF THE HEREIN NAMED OR DE- having claims or demands against decedent's es- claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER social security number are 5412, is pending in the der of Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure BRENDA C. HESTON SCRIBED DEFENDANTS OR PARTIES CLAIMING tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE dated August 3, 2012, entered in Civil Case No. Last Known Address: 1069 HYACINTH AVE, SE- Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Pro- TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND be served must file their claims with this court OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR bate Division, the address of which is 590 S. 28-2011-CA-000485 of the Circuit Court of the BRING, FL 33875 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS TO THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The names Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Also Attempted At: 1511 HYACINTH AVE, SE- NOTICE. Current residence unknown, but whose last TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- and addresses of the personal representative Florida, wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Court will BRING, FL 33872 known address was: TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE All other creditors of the decedent and other sell to the highest bidder for cash on 20th day of Also Attempted At: 2617 JASMINE WAY, SE- and the personal representative's attorney are 2605 MONZA DRIVE, SEBRING, FL 33872 OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. persons who have claims or demands against de- set forth below. November, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in the Jury As- BRING, FL 33872 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose All other creditors of the decedent and persons cedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent sembly Room, Courthouse Basement, 430 South Current Residence Unknown All creditors of the decedent and other per- a mortgage on the following property in Highlands having claims or demands against decedent's es- or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with sons having claims or demands against dece- Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, rela- County, Florida, to-wit: tate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE tive to the following described property as set YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclo- dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is LOT 22, BLOCK 265, SUN N LAKE ESTATES MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. required to be served must file their claims with forth in the Final Judgment, to wit: sure of Mortgage on the following described prop- OF SEBRING, UNIT 13, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN erty: this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, AT ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME EVER BARRED. TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF AVON PARK, COUNTY OF HIGH- LOT 13, IN BLOCK 6, OF ORANGE BLOSSOM ES- EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE PAGE 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF LANDS, STATE OF FLORIDA, TO-WIT: TATES UNIT NO. 7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS LOT 6218, LOT 6219 AND THE EAST HALF OF THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. has been filed against you and you are required to BARRED. WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED All other creditors of the decedent and other LOT 6220, OF AVON PARK LAKES UNIT NO. 19, 26, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT'S DEATH. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- COUNTY, FLORIDA. persons having claims or demands against dece- on DOUGLAS C. ZAHM, P.A., Plaintiff's attorney, FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) The date of death of the decedent is November dent's estate must file their claims with this court CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 14, OF THE has been filed against you and you are required to whose address is 12425 28th Street North, Suite YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE 7, 2011. PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, on or before No- OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. FLORIDA. on Marshall C. Watson, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, vember 27, 2012 or within thirty (30) days after The date of first publication of this Notice is Oc- October 21, 2012. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any infor- whose address is 1800 NW 49TH STREET, SUITE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME the first publication of this Notice of Action, and tober 21, 2012. Personal Representative: PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF mation obtained may be used for that purpose. 120, FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309 on or before JOANNE WILLIS ELLIOTT file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 590 Personal Representative: THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER Any person claiming an interest in the surplus November 30, 2012, a date which is within thirty 2720 N. Camden Road South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL Jonathan M. Jones BARRED. from the sale, if any, other than the property (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in 33870-3867, either before service on Plaintiff's 409 Sorrento Knolls Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file THE NEWS SUN and file the original with the Clerk NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Attorney for Personal Representative: FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) a claim within 60 days after the sale. of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's at- default will be entered against you for the relief BREED & NUNNALLEE, P.A. CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, P.A. ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES torney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a de- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE demanded in the complaint petition. Attorneys for Personal Representative Florida Bar No.: 308714 OF DEATH IS BARRED. If you are a person with a disability who needs any fault will be entered against you for the relief de- WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court on this 325 NORTH COMMERCE AVENUE Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. accommodation in order to participate in this pro- manded in the complaint. The date of first publication of this Notice is 11th day of October, 2012. SEBRING, FL 33870 2141 Lakeview Drive October 21, 2012. ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the If you are a person with a disability who needs ROBERT GERMAINE Telephone: (863) 382-3154 Sebring, Floirda 33870 provision of certain assistance. Please contact: assistance in order to participate in a program or Personal Representative: Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ E. Mark Breed III (863)385-0346 /s/ Glen C.Bowman Office of the Court Administrator Phone: service of the State Courts System, you should October 21, 28, 2012 By: /s/ Toni Kopp Florida Bar No. 338702 5425 Tipperary (863) 534-4686 contact the Office of the Court Administrator at Deputy Clerk E-mail Address: [email protected] TDD: (863) 534-7777 (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or Flint, Michigan 48506 IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO October 21, 28, 2012 Attorney for Personal Representatives: or (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service) as much in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO /s/ Charlotte Stone much in advance of your court appearance or visit advance of your court appearance or visit to the OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE EN- Charlotte C. Stone to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to ex- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION Attorney for Glen C. Bowman to explain your functional limitations and suggest plain your functional limitations and suggest an FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 11-935 GCS OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. WITHIN TWO (2) Florida Bar Number: 21297 an auxiliary aid of service that you believe will en- auxiliary aid or service that your believe will enable PROBATE DIVISION STEVE COLTHARP and SARAH M. COLTHARP, WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NO- Stone & Walder, P.L. able you to effectively participate in the court pro- you to effectively participate in the court program FILE NO. PC 12-424 Husband and Wife, TICE, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT ADMIN- 3200 US Highway 27 South, Suite 304 gram or service. or service. IN RE: ESTATE OF Plaintiff, ISTRATION OFFICE AT (863)534-4690. IF YOU Sebring, FL 33870 DATED AT SEBRING, FLORIDA THIS 15th DAY WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court Fern Joan M. Winter vs. ARE HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL TDD Telephone: (863)402-5424 OF August, 2012. this 22nd day of October, 2012. Deceased. LUCIO CASIO LOPEZ, if alive and if not, the UN- 1-800-955-8771 OR 1-800-955-8770 (V), VIA Fax: (863)402-5425 By: /s/ Lisa Tantillo ROBERT W. GERMAINE NOTICE TO CREDITORS KNOWN SPOUSE, heirs, devisees, grantees, credi- FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE. E-Mail: [email protected] ROBERT W. GERMAINE As Clerk of the Court The administration of the estate of Fern Joan tors, or other parties claiming by, through, under October 21, 28, 2012 October 21, 28, 2012 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Toni Kopp M. Winter, deceased, whose date of death was or against LUCIO CASIO LOPEZ and all claimants HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA As Deputy Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT July 7, 2012, and whose social security number under any of such party; October 28; November 4, 2012 October 28; November 4, 2012 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT is XXX-XX-XXXX, is pending in the Circuit Court Defendants. PUBLIC NOTICE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, NOTICE OF SALE Avon Park Air Force Range IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION the address of which is 540 S. Commerce Ave- Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a final Restoration Advisory Board IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO.: 2009-CA-000703 nue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and ad- judgment of foreclosure entered in the above- ti- Meeting Notice CASE NO. GC 12-610 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUN- dresses of the personal representative and the tled cause in the Circuit Court of Highlands The next Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting for the OASIS HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, Avon Park Air Force Range (AFR) Environmental Restora- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. personal representative's attorney are set forth County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in INC., a Florida corporation tion Program (ERP) will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Plaintiff, CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000823 Plaintiff, below. Highlands County, Florida described as: October 30, 2012, at Building 26, Anderson Hall, on the JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL -vs.- All creditors of the decedent and other per- The Property: 1603 Golden Age Villas, Avon Avon Park Air Force Range, Avon Park, Florida 33825. vs ASSOCIATION, RACHEL WELLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RA- sons having claims or demands against dece- Park, FL 33825 Building 26 is located next to Building 29, the Engineering DONALD TRUMP EMIG, and spouse, if married, or Plaintiff, CHEL WELLER IF ANY; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is Dwelling Unit No. 1603, Building F-1, GOLDEN Building, on the left side of South Boulevard, approxi- if any of the aforesaid persons is dead, then his or vs. PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND required to be served must file their claims with AGE VILLAS, AVON PARK, Florida, being more mately 2 miles from the APAFR entrance. The purpose of her unknown heirs, devisees, legatees or grant- the RAB is to update the public on the environmental PEDRO AGOSTO-BONILLA A/K/A PEDRO A. AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DE- this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- particularly described as follows: Commence at ees, and any and all other persons or parties cleanup progress at the Range and allow the public the claiming by, through, under or against them; and BONILLA, et al., FENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF the Southwest corner of Lot 20, Block 62, Avon opportunity to provide input for the Program. Additional Defendant(s). OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Park, Section 22, Township 33 South, Range 28 information may be obtained by contacting Erik Swanson all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corpo- NOTICE OF ACTION MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. East, Highlands County, Florida, as show by map at (863) 452-4137 or via e-mail at HYPERLINK rate, or whose exact legal status if unknown, TO: Adriana Agosto-Bonilla A/K/A Adriana A. DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; All other creditors of the decedent and other or plat thereof recorded in the office of the Clerk "mailto:[email protected]" claiming under any of the above named or de- Bonilla JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TEN- persons having claims or demands against dece- of the Circuit court in and for DeSoto County, Flor- [email protected]. scribed defendants or parties or claiming to have Last Known Residence: 1804 Destiny Blvd., ANTS IN POSSESSION dent's estate must file their claims with this court ida (of which Highlands County was formerly a October 28, 2012 any rights, title or interest in and to the lands #11-101, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Defendant(s). WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE part) in Plat Book 1, Page 58; thence in a South- hereafter described TO: Unknown Spouse of Monti Ervin AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. erly direction along the Easterly right of way line of Defendant Last Known Residence: Unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME DeSoto Avenue a distance of 60 feet to the North- Insight Auctioneers 5000 State Rd 66, Sebring FL 33875 NOTICE OF SALE Current residence unknown, and all persons der rescheduling foreclosure sale dated July 9, PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF west corner of a closed park; thence in an East- SURPLUS AUCTION – Vehicle, Equip, Misc Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a final claiming by, through, under or against the named 2012 entered in Civil Case No. 2009-CA-000703 THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER erly direction along the North boundary of a closed Including: City of Avon Park, City of Sebring, And High- decree of foreclosure entered in the above entitled Defendants. of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in BARRED. park, a distance of 99.61 feet to the Point of Be- lands County Sherrif Dept. cause in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to fore- and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein BAC NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET ginning; thence continue along the North bound- Saturday, November 10th at 9:00am Florida, I will sell the property situate in Highlands close a mortgage on the following property lo- HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRY- FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) ary of a closed park, a distance of 28.24 feet to a October 28; November 4, 9, 2012 County, Florida, described as: cated in Highlands County, Florida: WIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., Plaintiff and YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE point; thence in a Southerly direction and parallel Tract #1, of Lot 16, Block 255, of SUN 'N LOT 9, BLOCK B, OF PINE HILL SUBDIVISION, OF DEATH IS BARRED. LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 13, more par- RACHEL WELLER are defendant(s), I will sell to to DeSoto Avenue, through the center line of a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- The date of first publication of this Notice is ticularly described as follows: COMMENCE at the the highest and best bidder for cash, AT THE partition wall and continue a distance of 70 feet to FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 66, OF THE October 21, 2012. Southwest Corner of Lot 16, Block 255, Sun 'N JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF a point on the center line of a closed park; thence CIVIL DIVISION PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Personal Representative: Lake Estates of Sebring, according to the Plat THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LO- in a Westerly direction along the center line of a CASE NO. 282010CA000617XXXXXX FLORIDA. /s/ Margo W. Ostrowski thereof as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 71, Pub- CATED AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SE- closed park a distance of 28.24 feet to a point; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE has been filed against you and you are required to 824 Geranium Drive lic Records of Highlands County, Florida; thence BRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 A.M., November 14, thence in a Northerly direction through the center BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CER- serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it Warrington, PA 18976 run North 24 degrees 54'52'' West along the 2012, the following described property as set line of a partition wall and continue a distance of TIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE on Aldridge Connors, LLP, plaintiff's attorney, at Attorney for Personal Representative: Westerly Line of Lot 16 for a distance of 29.12 forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: 70 feet to the Point of Beginning, as per plat re- LOAN TRUST 2007-HY7C MORTGAGE 7000 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 307, Boca /s/ Susan T. Rhodes feet; thence run North 65 degrees 05'08'' East for BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS UNIT 14 IN corded in O.R. Book 277, Page 438 and 439, of PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Raton, Florida 33433, (Phone Number: Florida Bar No. 321151 a distance of 21.65 feet for POINT OF BEGINNING; AVALON PARK LAKES, A CONDOMINIUM, AC- the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. 2007-HY7C, 561-392-6391), within 30 days of the first date of The Rhodes Law Firm, LLC thence run North 26 degrees 15'19'' West for a CORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMIN- Real Property Tax I.D. # Plaintiff, publication of this notice, and file the original with 370 East Interlake Blvd. distance of 18.835 feet; thence run North 63 de- IUM FOR AVON PARK LAKES, A CONDOMINIUM, A-22-33-28-010-0601-6030 vs the clerk of this court either before November 30, Lake Placid, FL 33852 grees 44'41'' East for a distance of 49.33 feet; RECORDED IN THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY CLERK'S at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for ANTHONY S. CASERTA; 3 TEAM HOLDINGS, LLC; 2012 on plaintiff's attorney or immediately there- Telephone: 863-465-2899 thence run South 26 degrees 15'19'' East for a REGISTER'S OFFICE IN DEED/RECORDED BOOK cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT after; otherwise a default will be entered against October 21, 28, 2012 distance of 18.835 feet; thence run south 63 de- 1781 PAGE 3, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED of the Highlands County Courthouse located at #2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING IN- you for the relief demanded in the complaint or grees 44'41'' West for a distance of 49.33 feet to INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPUR- 430 South Commerce Avenue, in Sebring, Florida TERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A petition. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT POINT OF BEGINNING. Also Known as Unit 1, of TENANT THERETO at 11:00 A.M. on the 14th day of November, NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAV- Dated on October 23, 2012 FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA the OASIS, of SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SE- AS THE SAME MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER BE 2012. ING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR Robert Germaine PROBATE DIVISION BRING, UNIT 13, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page LAWFULLY AMENDED. SIGNED this 17th day of October, 2012. INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, As Clerk of the Court FILE NO. PC-12-299 71, Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE (SEAL) ROBERT W. GERMAINE Defendants. By: /s/ Toni Kopp IN RE: ESTATE OF at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF SALE As Deputy Clerk HENRY CLAY FEARS, JR., cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 October 28; November 4, 2012 Division PROBATE of the Highlands County Courthouse located at LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 Deputy Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant an Order Deceased. 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, at DAYS AFTER THE SALE. October 21, 28, 2012 or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated NOTICE TO CREDITORS 11:00 A.M. on the 14th day of November A.D., IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DATED at SEBRING, Florida, this 10th day of July, October 4, 2012, entered in Case No. The administration of the estate of HENRY 2012. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2012. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 282010CA000617XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of CLAY FEARS, JR., deceased, whose date of Any person claiming an interest in the surplus OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY ROBERT W. GERMAINE OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands death was November 26, 2011; and whose social from the sale, if any, other than the property CIVIL ACTION CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK security number is xxx-xx-7376, is pending in the owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a CASE NO. 2012CA732 Highlands County, Florida CIVIL DIVISION MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Pro- claim within 60 days after the sale. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000662 TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, bate Division, the address of which is 430 South ROBERT W. GERMAINE United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Deputy Clerk BANK OF AMERICA N.A., CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The Clerk Circuit Court Development, f/k/a Farmers Home Administration, ROBERT W. GERMAINE Plaintiff, 2007-HY7C MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CER- names and addresses of the personal represen- (Seal) By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak a/k/a Rural Housing Service CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT vs. TIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HY7C, is Plaintiff and tative and the personal representative's attorney Deputy Clerk Plaintiff, Highlands County, Florida AROOJ AHMED; RAFAT AHMED; UNKNOWN TEN- ANTHONY S. CASERTA; 3 TEAM HOLDINGS, LLC; are set forth below. October 21, 28, 2012 vs. October 21, 28, 2012 ANT; IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROP- All creditors of the decedent and other per- UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NANCI WEAVER WIMPEY, et al., ERTY, sons having claims or demands against dece- #2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING IN- Defendants. NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS MEETING AND Defendants. dent's estate, on whom a copy of this notice is TERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NOTICE OF ACTION THE ELECTION OF ONE SUPERVISOR FOR THE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE required to be served, must file their claims with NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAV- STATE OF FLORIDA SPRING LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg- this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- ING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS The Spring Lake Improvement District will conduct a Land- ment of Foreclosure dated the 11th day of July, owners Meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DE- TO: Any and all unknown heirs, devisees, grant- 2012, and entered in Case No. 10:00 a.m. at the District Office, 115 Spring Lake Boule- THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest ees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or 28-2011-CA-000662 of the Circuit Court of the vard, Sebring, Florida 33876. An election shall be held for SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. and best bidder for cash at in the Jury Assembly other claimants claiming by, through, under or the purpose of electing ONE Supervisor to a Board of five 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Room in the basement of the Highlands County against the Estate of MARY G. WEAVER, A/K/A Supervisors for a term expiring on the regular meeting All other creditors of the decedent and other Subscribe Florida, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the persons having claims or demands against dece- Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, MARY GROVES WEAVER, Deceased. date in November, 2015 in accordance with the Florida Plaintiff and AROOJ AHMED; RAFAT AHMED and FL 33870. at Highlands County, Florida, at 11:00 Statutes, Chapter 90-434. The Landowners may vote in dent's estate must file their claims with this court YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB- a.m. on the 5th day of December, 2012, the fol- a mortgage regarding the following property in person or by proxy, in writing; Proxies are available at the WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE District Office. At said meeting each landowner shall be JECT PROPERTY are defendants. The Clerk of this lowing described property as set forth in said Or- HIGHLANDS County, Florida: FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. to Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for entitled to cast one vote per acre of land owned and lo- ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- der or Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 7, Block 1, SEBRING VILLAS FIRST ADDI- cated within the District. Fractions of an acre shall be cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, EVER BARRED. LOT 8, IN BLOCK 46, OF PLACID LAKES, SEC- TION, according to the map or plat thereof as re- treated as one acre, entitling the landowners to one vote 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET TION FIVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF corded in Plat Book 4, page 83, Public Records of with respect thereto. The person receiving the highest 33870, 11:00 AM on the 14th day of November, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, AT PAGE 65, OF Highlands County, Florida. number of votes for the office of Supervisor shall be de- FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) the 2012, the following described property as set clared elected. In addition any other business relating to YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, has been filed against you and you are required to forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: the Spring Lake Improvement District as may properly OF DEATH IS BARRED. FLORIDA. serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it LOT 8 LESS THE SOUTH HALF, BLOCK 42, AVON come before the meeting will be heard. The date of first publication of this Notice is ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE on: FREDERICK J. MURPHY, JR., Esquire, Attor- EACH PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION PARK ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN ney for Plaintiff, Boswell & Dunlap LLP, 245 South October 28, 2012. News-Sun MADE BY THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE /s/ William C. Fears THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE Central Avenue, Post Office Drawer 30, Bartow, CONSIDERED AT MEETINGS IS ADVISED THAT PERSON 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS Personal Representative LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 FL 33831, within thirty (30) days after the first MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF COUNTY, FLORIDA. DAYS AFTER THE SALE. THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY 1452 Course View Drive publication of this Notice of Action, and file the ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE In accordance with the Americans with Dis- original with the Clerk of this Court either before AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE Fleming Island, Florida 32003 Call SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN BASED. /s/ Rose Marie K. Preddy abilities Act of 1990, persons needing special ac- service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE Joseph DeCerbo Attorney for Personal Representative commodation to participate in this proceeding thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 should contact the Clerk of the Court not later against you for the relief demanded in the Com- District Manager Florida Bar No. 0105872 October 21, 28, and November 4, 2012 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. than five business days prior to the proceeding at plaint or Petition. Law Office of Rose Marie K. Preddy, P.A. 385-6155 If you are a person with a disability who needs as- 12627 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 102 the Highlands County Courthouse. Telephone DATED on this 20th day of September, 2012. sistance in order to participate in a program or Jacksonville, Florida 32223 863-386-6565 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida ROBERT W. GERMAINE service of the State Courts System, you should Telephone: (904) 665-0005 Relay Service. Clerk of Circuit Court contact the Office of the Court Administrator at October 28; November 4, 2012 DATED at Sebring, Florida, on October 9, 430 S. Commerce Avenue (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or 2012. Sebring, FL 33870 Classified ads (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much ROBERT W. GERMAINE (SEAL) BY: /s/ Toni Kopp get fast results in advance of your court appearance or visit to the As Clerk, Circuit Court Deputy Clerk courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak October 21, 28, 2012 explain your functional limitations and suggest an AS DEPUTY CLERK auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable October 21, 28, 2012 you to effectively participate in the court program

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1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 282010CA000110AOOOXX CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES B. PACK; CYNTHIA L. PACK; UNKNOWN TENANT(S); IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure Sale dated the 5th day of September, 2012, and entered in Case No. 282010CA000110AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC is the Plaintiff and JAMES B. PACK; CYNTHIA L. PACK and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSES- SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defen- dants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 at the Highlands County Courthouse in Se- bring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 20th day of November, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 65 AND ALL OF LOT 66, DUMMY 2012 BLOCK 4, ERIN PARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 77, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE SERVICE DIRECTORY LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. If you are a person with a disability who needs as- sistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or DUMMY (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to ex- plain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service. 5X21.5 Dated this 6th day of September, 2012. Robert W. Germaine Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk October 28; November 4, 2012 AD # IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO.: 11-000921-GCS REGIONS BANK Plaintiff, 00015557 vs. LARA GROUP, LLC., A-1 MACHINERY CORP., JULIO LARA, MELISSA LARA, CNH CAPITAL AMERICA, LLC., US BANCORP, TEREX CON- STRUCTION AMERICAS, A DIVISION OF TEREX CORPORATION., UNKNOWN TENANT #1, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST LARA GROUP, LLC OR A-1 MACHINERY CORP. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Fi- nal Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in this cause on May 16, 2012, the undersigned will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at public sale in the Jury Assembly Room, in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse lo- cated at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 20th day of Novem- ber, 2012 the following described property, situ- ated in Highlands County, Florida, as set forth in the Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commence at the Southwest (SW) corner of Section 34, Township 33 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida; thence run North 0 de- grees 12'30'' East along the Westerly line of said Section 34 for a distance of 1684.35 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 0 de- grees 12'30'' East along the last described course for a distance of 274.00 feet to a point; thence run North 86 degrees 11'40'' East for a distance of 294.17 feet to a point on the Westerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 27; thence run Southeasterly along said Westerly right-of-way line, along a circular curve to the left having for its elements a radius of 8662.37 feet, a central angle of 1 degree 13'17'' for an arc distance of 230.02 feet to the point of line for a distance of 78.05 feet to a point; thence run North 89 degrees 57' 30'' West parallel to the South line of said Section 34 for a distance of 387.66 feet to the Point of Beginning. a/k/a 2400 US Highway 27 South, Avon Park, FL 33825. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE US PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on September 18, 2012. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk Clerk of Highlands County October 28; November 4, 2012

SEBRING AIRPORT AUTHORITY FINANCIAL SERVICES Notice to Proposers/Request for Proposals RFP #12-08 Sebring Airport Authority (hereafter referred to as “SAA”), Highlands County, Sebring, Florida, requests written sealed proposals for financial services. The services may include (but not limited to) loans to specific projects as de- scribed in more detail in the Request for Proposals (RFP). GENERAL CONDITIONS Copies of the RFP are on file and available for public in- spection at the office of Beverly Glarner, Sebring Airport Authority, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL. 33870 you may reach Beverly Glarner at 863-655-6444 x 120 or email at [email protected] or you may go to www.sebring-airport.com and click on Projects to Bid. All questions regarding this Notice to Proposers should be in writing and directed to Beverly Glarner at [email protected] (the words RFP #12-08 must be in the subject line of email). PROPOSALS: Sealed proposals must be received by SAA on or before 2:00 p.m., local time, on the 19 th day, No- vember, 2012. Proposals must be sent to the following address: Sebring Airport Authority Attn: Marcia Lee 128 Authority Lane Sebring, FL 33870 Proposals will be promptly opened at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room of SAA at the above-mentioned address and date and time. EXECUTION OF PROPOSAL: Proposals must be typed or printed in ink and contain an original signature of an indi- vidual authorized to bind the proposer. Submit three (3) original and one (1) exact digitized copy in exact order of proposal. (go to www.sebring-airport.com click on Projects to Bid for example. Those submitting proposals are requested to show their names and address on the envelope as well as the follow- ing: FINANCIAL SERVICES RFP #12-08 DO NOT OPEN UNTIL: 2:00 p.m. November 19, 2012 Sebring Airport Authority By: /s/ Mike Willingham, Executive Director October 21, 28, 2012

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Unfurnished H H M Classified ads 2100 elp Wanted 2100 elp Wanted 6200 Apartments 7300 iscellaneous CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES LOCAL MARKETING COMPANY SEBRING NICE, clean & quiet 2/1. HANDICAP RAMP 4' x 23'. Rubbermaid get fast results Full Time & Part Time $9.00 per hour. Looking to engage 3 Sales Reps for $375. Studio Apartment $275. W/D Storage Shed, 5'H x 2.5D x 4.4'W. *Spanish and French Differential. Highlands County area. Must be hook ups. Lawn Maintenance incl. $550 obo. Call 574-780-0132 AGERO A Geat Place to Work professional & have reliable Maintenance free Oak & Palm Trees. Call 863-402-2786 transportation Email resume to: Call 941-224-9756 [email protected] Bargain Buys Subscribe FRONT DESK/RESERVATIONS For Ho- 7310 tel/Golf Resort. Experience preferred. WE ARE IN NEED OF A MECHANIC to Furnished Houses AUTO TAG Hawaii souvenir. $35. Call Apply in person Monday-Friday work on Tractors & Heavy Equipment in 2000 6250 863-446-0972. 10-4pm. at 100 Clubhouse Ln. Sebring, our Okeechobee field. We need some to help with repairs & maintenance. If in- LAKE PLACID - Near Lake Placid Boat Employment 33876. Call for directions only BICYCLE / BOYS / 16 Inch / Has terested please call David Ramp with lake access. Furnished 2/1, 863-655-0900. painted flames. Like New. $15. 352-281-0235 or 386-454-5688. Seri- appliances, A/C. $550/mo. + $50 water. 863-471-3456 the ous inquiries only. 863-465-1354. Help Wanted BREAD MAKER Regal, used 2 times. 2100 LAKE PLACID 2 Small Houses on Lake $35. Call 863-446-0972 EXPERIENCED TREE CLIMBER June. A small 2Br./1Ba. 1 outside News-Sun or Bucket Operator Needed. shower w/lakeside porches inside & CHAIR BLUE upholstery. Dark wood. Call 863-414-2492 3000 out, and a 3Br./2Ba., large inside porch Excel. $15. Call 352-446-0972 lakeside and small porch lakeside. Side COFFEE TABLE & Matching End Table FROSTPROOF FARMS - 18 Temporary Financial by sid efor you and your friends. Both Call workers needed in Bartow Fl. from ap- Set.(w/ drawers) Light wood, Excell. fully furnished. both have docks and Ashley Furniture. $60. 863-471-3456 proximately Dec 1, 2012 - June 16, 2Br. House has a boat lift. $1300/mo. 2013 Following the Supervisors instruc- EXPERIENCE THE JOYS Located at 452 and 450 Lake June Rd. COPPERTONE / Electric Coffee Pot $8. tions, the worker will place a picking Right across from local restaurant/pub. 863-471-0098 385-6155 sack over their shoulder and carry an AND REWARDS Of Being A Comfort 4000 Call or email for pics. 863-735-0905 18' to 22' ladder from the field truck to Keeper If you have a passion for im- Real Estate FOOTSTOOLS (2) Mushroom Style. the particular area of the grove to be proving the quality of life for others Both for $20. 863-471-3456 harvested. (Equipment/tools provided while helping people live independ- ently and happily in their own homes, Unfurnished Houses HUTCH GLASS. $50. Call at no cost to worker) A fully loaded 863-257-1512 you could be a Comfort Keeper! We Homes For Sale 6300 sack weighs between approximately 80 AVON PARK - 3BR, 1BA. All Appliances and 100 pounds, depending upon the are now hiring CNA, HHA and Home- 4040 KITCHEN TABLE w/4 chairs on rollers. Included. Immediate occupancy. size, condition and variety of fruit. maker Companion Positions in the OUT OF STATE / Hartford, Indiana. Call 863-257-1512 Highlands County area. We offer flexi- Close to US 27/WalMart. $650 per mo. Worker positions ladder against the tree 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, Storage bldg., Deck, ROOM DIVIDER / Dark Wood / 3 Panels ble full-time or part-time hours. 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Remove fruit from the tree and Sebring details call 863-452-6112 Garage & place into pick sack. When picking 4080 Yard Sales sack is full take full sack to fruit con- HELP WANTED Will Train. Bicycle Me- HOMES FOR SALE 7320 tainer located in the grove and drop chanic/Sales. Retail exp.& mechanical in TANGLEWOOD FROSTPROOF 748 S. Lake Reedy fruit from pick sack into container. In ability required. Apply in person at Bike 2 BR, 2 BA, Furnished; $32,500 AVON Blvd. Nov. 1 - 3rd. 7:30-3pm. Tools, order to perform this kind of work, Shop 213 US HWY. 27 South 33870 3BR, 2BA, $28,500 or reasonable offer. fishing, collectibles, Tupperware, De- worker must be able to work outside for Call 863-385-2378 or 765-210-2294 pression glass, dining/serving, crafts, CHECK at least 6 hours a day in all kinds of PARK linens, electronics, media, appliances & SEBRING ** NEW LARGE HOME ** clothing. weather and be in possession of the 3BR, 2BA. 2 1/2 CG, Family Room, requisite physical strength and endur- Screened Lanai. Manor Hill 2728 HOUSING ance to repeat the picking process rap- Manor Dr. Open Daily 9AM - 4PM. YOUR idly, working quickly and skillfully with $194,900. 863-471-3207 Or their hands, and carrying a large num- INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING 863-202-0785 1X3 ber of sacks of fruit from the area in AND ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST which the fruit is being harvested to the LAKE PLACID - Tomoka Heights Application Deadline: 11/8/12. location of the container. Blueberry, AD # Annual Rummage & Bake Sale, Please visit http://sfsc.interviewex- Workers will receive a hooked belt and Sat. November 3, 8am-1pm AD change.com for detailed position carry 2 - 1 gallon picking buckets to 5000 at Clubhouse. Furn, Household Items, posting. 863-784-7132. EA/EO 00023845 Please check your ad on the first pick all ripe blueberries. Workers will Mobile Homes Yard Equipment, Jewelry, Christmas prune berry bushes by hand using Decorations, Linens & LOTS MORE!! day it runs to make sure it is INSURANCE BILLER pruning shears and loppers. Load IMMEDIATE OPENING in a Medical SEBRING - ** HUGE SALE! ** 6703 Old correct. Sometimes instructions mulch material on trailers and move to Office should be computer literate, Mobile Homes Oak Ave. Fri - Sat - Sun, Oct 26 27 & over the phone are fields, unload and spread mulch around EMR experience preferred. For Sale 28, 8 AM - ? Tools, Household items, plants as needed. Inspect the fields to 5050 Attractive benefits. VHS & DVD's. Too Much To List!! misunderstood and an error can maintain 3 to 5 foot weed strip between Fax resume to (863) 471-9340 or AVON PARK Mobile Home. Beautiful occur. If this happens to you, rows by removing weeks, grass, etc. E-mail: [email protected] 2BR/2BA. Completely furnished, just using a hoe or pulling by hand. Workers bring toothbrush. Lot 384 in the Villa Machinery & Tools please call us the first day may be required to perform miscellane- LUBE TECH (Experienced) Good Me- Del Sol 55+ Park, behind Winn Dixie. 7380 Call 574-780-0132 for Private Showing. your ad appears and we will be ous grove clean-up work. These activi- chanical Ability. Good attitude. SNAP ON ROLLING TOOL BOX. 2 ties may include removing ladders, de- Race-Thru Kwick Lube 3447 US. 27 happy to fix it as soon as we MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME Piece Loaded w/tools. $5500. Call bris, boxes, discarded fruit from the South. AFFORDABLE LOT RENT 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 1 CG 863-655-3556 or 863-446-0609. can. fields to clean growing areas, pruning AVON MOBILE HOME PARK PEDIATRIC OFFICE looking for bilin- $800/Monthly If We can assist you, painting trees, repair and or replace irri- 55 PLUS PARK SORRY NO PETS gual MA/LPN with Certification. Experi- No Smoking, No pets. gation equipment, may maintain fence 863-453-3415 Crafts & Bazaars please call us: lines. The highest of $9.54 per hr. or ence with Blood draws, giving shots, 863-402-1142 7460 applicable piece rates depending on triaging patients required. Contact of- PALM HARBOR HOMES the crop activity, 3/4 guarantee, 35 hrs fice at (863) 471-0235. New Homes Start at $39,900 HARVEST HOME per week, housing and transportation $5K for your used Mobile Home Seasonal Property CRAFT FESTIVAL 314-9876 SALESPERSON - NEEDED For A provided at no cost to workers who 3 New models, 1, 100-2,400 SQ. FT 6320 Saturday, Nov. 3rd. Growing Used Car Business. Will cannot reasonably return to their per- 800-622-2832 ext 210 LAKE PLACID Covered bridge. Beauti- 8 a.m. To 1 p.m. provide training for a self motivated, manent residence at the end of each ful 2/2. Sun Porch, 1 block to Club EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH energetic, bilingual person with basic News-Sun work day, must be 18 years or older. House, heated pool, fully equipped OF CHRIST computer skills, No phone calls please. Transportation and subsistence ex- kitchen. Available Dec. 1st. $1200/mo. 3115 Hope St., Sebring Apply in person. Macklin Auto Sales, penses to the worksite will be reim- Call 239-821-4730 1.8 mi. west of Hwy 27 1002 West Cornell St., Avon Park. 6000 bursed upon completion of 50% of the on Hammock Road Classified work contract or earlier if appropriate. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Rentals Warehouses Christmas items, baked goods, We participate in the E-Verify program seeks Director for Highlands County Di- for Rent jewelry, candy, raffles, silent auction and workers must have valid identifica- vision. Bachelor's degree preferred. 6550 and more! Coffee and donuts; FAIRMOUNT SELF STORAGE UNITS tion for I-9 preparation when they re- Submit resume & salary requirements Duplexes for Rent brunch, Don't miss it! port to begin work. Apply or send re- by Sunday Nov. 4th to United Way, FOR RENT. Behind Love Bugs & US. 863-471-1999 6050 27. Starting at $45. 5 x 10/10 x 10. Call sume to the nearesst local office of the POB 1357, Highland City Fl. 33846. LAKE PLACID / Furnished / Seasonal 863-386-9100 State Workforce Agency in your area Fax 863-648-1535 or 3 - 6 Months / Adults only / No Pets. using job order #FL 9717165 email [email protected] 2BR, 1BA, W/D, Screened Breezeway. $1000/mo, Utilities included. 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Original price 3X10.5 $4000. $1495. Call 717-682-2188 863-453-3415 1350 N. LAKE AVE. SEBRING - ** LAKE JACKSON ** Recreational Great Sunsets! Upper Apt. 1BR, 1BA, 8400 Vehicles New carpet, Large porch. $425/mo. + NORTHGATE ** JETSKI ** AD # Sec. Includes W/S/G & Lawn care. No Pets! 863-273-2103 KAWASAKI 650 SC / SPORT CRUISER FURNITURE " Side By Side Seat " Low Hours SEBRING FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED COME & SEE Noon to 6PM 1BR or Studios, on the circle. 1X3 2203 Pasco Dr Sebringor Call $450.-600. Some Utilities incl. Attn: 863-382-0110 BEST OFFER! 00024573 Vets, Special programs for rentals, sub- AD # sidized payments, call to see if you qualify. 863-386-9100. 00023951 9000 Unfurnished 6200 Apartments Transportation RELAX AT Lake Isis Villas Automotive Parts ** Luxurious ** 1 BR Apartment. 9350 & Accessories Clean & Quiet Setting. CAR RAMPS. Showroom cond. $25. 863-453-2669 Call 863-382-0329 AVON PARK * LEMONTREE APTS * 1BR $520 mo. + $350 Sec. Deposit, available immediately. Washer/Dryer Automotive for Sale & WSG included. Pets OK! Call Alan 9450 386-503-8953 2002 FORD F150 / Silver / Standard 140K / 4 Wheel Drive/ Tool Box & AVON PARK - NW - APARTMENTS Bedliner. Great Work Truck. Good 2/2 $450 mo. New 1/1 $395 mo. Condition. $4000. OBO. Plus 1st & Sec. Central Heat & Air. 828-290-3429 No Dogs Or Cats. 863-449-0195 Miscellaneous SEBRING - ** LAKE JACKSON ** 7300 HONDA CIVIC 1993. 133,700 mi. Great Sunsets! Lower Apt., 2BR w/ new GAS GRILL - A Commercial Infrared w/new tires, axles, battery, fuel pump, carpet, 1BA, Tile floors. $550 + Sec. Char - Broil w/ cover, gas bottle & gas, front wheel bearings. Tuned up and Includes W/S/G & Lawn Care. No Pets! Very Good Condition. Must See!! ready to go w/cold A/C. $1,900. Close to Shopping. 863-273-2103 $150. 863-453-7027 863-990-2679

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By DAN HOEHNE “We just couldn’t get anything backed them up just enough to [email protected] going on offense,” Sebring head soon force a punt. SEBRING – The outer bands coach LaVaar Scott said after- The defense held on the next of Hurricane Sandy ward. “One way, we’re possession and a bad snap forced Bartow whipped up quite a windy going against the wind Bartow back and punting from night Friday, wreaking and couldn’t pass, and its’ own 9-yard line – against the havoc with any and every 24 then we really couldn’t wind. high school football teams Sebring establish the run.” The resulting, stifled boot got kicking and passing The Streaks moved the the ball back to the Streaks at the games. ball decently their open- YellowJacket 28. But the visiting Bartow 7 ing drive, getting a 14- Again Faulk broke off a 14- YellowJackets were able yard run from Davaris yard run and A.J. Gayle carried a to overcome the elements, as Faulk and eight yards on two car- slew of tacklers for an 11-yard News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE well as the Blue Streaks, in a 24- ries from Ladante Harris. The Sebring defense was, at most times, stalwart Friday, wrapping up Michael 7 win at Firemen’s Field. But an illegal motion call See SEBRING, Page 4B Walker here in the loss to Bartow.

Dragons come back on Cowboys Lake Placid makes splash at District By DAN HOEHNE [email protected] Special to the News-Sun which there were a slew for Too often, it is the big play WINTER HAVEN – It the Dragons. and costly mistakes or was a busy day for the To advance from turnovers that do the Dragons Green Dragon swim teams Districts to Regionals, in. Wednesday, Oct. 24, as individually, a top-eight Friday night at LaBelle, they represented Lake finish must be swum. however, Lake Placid was the Placid in exemplary fash- For the relay teams, the one making the big plays, ion getting team wins on first-place finish in each forcing Cowboy turnovers both the boys and girls side district is an automatic and capitalizing on mistakes of the District 5-1A meet at qualifier, while the rest of in a thrilling 16-14 District 6- the Rowdy Gaines Pool in the field is selected from 4A win. Winter Haven. the best times from all the Trailing 7-0 in the first The boys totaled 461 meets. quarter, the Dragons forced a points to stay well ahead of Similarly, just the top fumble and took over on the the 417 tallied by All two divers from each dis- LaBelle 40. Sainst Academy, while trict, with a minimum One play later, the big Avon Park’s gents finished score of 280, secure a strike tandem of Robert third on the day. Regional spot, with the Walton Jr. to Ricky Miller It was between the next best scores from sparked again Dragons and All Saints on across the Districts filling Lake Placid on a 38-yard the girls side as well, with in the remaining 18 spots. touchdown the ladies in green getting a Lake Placid got one pass, catch 391-358 edge for a fourth diver advancing automati- 16 and run. straight district team title. LaBelle cally as Michelle Hunter The attempt And of course, a team placed second with a at the two- title is built on strong indi- 14 point conver- vidual performances, of See SWIM, Page 3B sion failed and Lake Placid trailed 6-0. The Cowboys looked to take control with another score to go up 14-6, and after their defense held the Tigers too much for Dragons at bay, were driving again. the Red Devils But Marquavean Copeland stepped in front of a pass and By JAMIE WILLIAMS ability to create on broken picked it off at the Lake News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE Special to the News-Sun plays, which is what hap- Placid five. Ricky Miller scored both Lake Placid touchdowns Friday night, snaring passes from Robert AVON PARK – Despite pened tonight.” A penalty on the play, after Walton Jr. for big-play scores in the Dragon win at LaBelle. gusty winds and darkened With the wind at their the interception, backed the clouds pouring over Joe backs, Dunbar started its’ Dragons up to their own one, past the LaBelle defenders On fourth down from their Placid lead. Franza Stadium, the rain first drive from the mid- giving them both a long way the remaining 95 yards for, own 30, LaBelled lined up Into the fourth quarter it did not show up. field stripe. to go and in a risky situation all-told, a 99-yard score. for a punt. went and the minutes ticked Unfortunately for Avon Two plays later, they with little room to maneuver. Foster Walker took in the The snap, however, sailed by. Park, the Dunbar Tigers were on Avon Park’s 13. Trying a quick slant across two-point conversion and high over the punters head With 2:45 left to play, the did show up. The Red Devil defense the middle in an effort to cre- just like that, it was all tied and rattled down toward, and Cowboys had one more shot Mother Nature tightened up and Dunbar ate some breathing room, the up at 14-14 at the half. into, the end zone. to take the lead back and kept the rain away, forced Dunbar into Walton to Miller connection Both defenses locked in at With Dragon defenders in lined up for a 37-yard field but the Red Devils a fourth-and-13 did just that – and a whole lot the onset of the third, with hot pursuit of the tumbling goal. could not keep the 44 from the 16-yard more. neither offense able to gain pigskin for a potential touch- But Chase Griffin burst up Tigers out of the Avon Park line. Snaring the spiral at the much traction or yardage. down, the punter kicked it through the line to block the end zone as Dunbar But the Tigers five, Miller took it to the Then a Cowboy mistake out of bounds for an automat- kick and all but secure the cruised to a 44-0 went for it and house, sprinting through and gave Lake Placid the lead. ic safety and a 16-14 Lake win. 0 quarterback Daniel See LP, Page 3B “They are Cobb ran 16 yards extremely athletic and for the touchdown. obviously we use the term Avon Park prevented the creating is their strength.” two-point conversion to said Avon Park head coach keep the score at 6-0. Lady Devils downed, Lee Brown, “When you The next three plays have everything accounted netted two turnovers as for, schematically, you prep for playoffs cannot account for their See AP, Page 4B By BRITTANY The Bulldogs did not allow WHITTINGTON the Devils to score many more News-Sun correspondent points before they finished the LAKE PLACID – “When set 25-12. you come into districts, The second set would start you’ve got to be on top of off differently than the first things,” explained Avon Park with the Devils coming out head coach Stephanie Devlin. much stronger and taking an The Lady Red Devils of early lead at 8-5. Avon Park traveled down to The Lady Devils serving Lake Placid to make an was top notch throughout the attempt to be District 10-4A second set. champions against the DeSoto But DeSoto gained a little Bulldogs, but they were not momentum and took the lead successful. by one at 11-10. The Bulldogs swept the Avon Park was not about to Devils in three sets on just lay down and give up, Thursday night. however, as they stopped the “During season we went Lady Bulldogs momentum four and five games,” said with a six-point run. Devlin. “Getting taken in A side out for the Bulldogs three is not what I expected.” allowed them to make a fight- The Red Devils had a slow ing comeback and level the start in the first set, being score a little bit, being down News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE down quickly 15-6. Otaysha Smith, left, and Kayla Wilson go for the block just 19-17. Their serve receive wasn’t News-Sun photo courtesy of JAMIE WILLIAMS against DeSoto Thursday night in the District 10-4A But the Lady Bulldogs kept Red Devil tacklers Lauer Lewis, left, and Mason Tournament championship. at its best, which was a big Jahna, behind, wrap up the Dunabr ball carrier. factor in the loss. See DEVILS, Page 3B C M Y K

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Major League Baseball WORLD SERIES LIVE (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Volleyball in Class 4A Regional Quarterfinals, at Berkeley Prep, 7 p.m. San Francisco 2, Detroit 0 TUESDAY: Wednesday: San Francisco 8, Detroit 3 SPORTS SATURDAY: Swimming at Region 2-2A Meet, at Indian River State College, 9 a.m. Thursday: San Francisco 2, Detroit 0 Saturday: San Francisco at Detroit, late Avon Park Sunday: San Francisco (Cain 16-5) at ON TV Detroit (Scherzer 16-7), 8:15 p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 29: San Francisco at Detroit, 8:07 p.m. AUTO RACING x-Wednesday, Oct. 31: Detroit at San SUNDAY Francisco, 8:07 p.m. MONDAY: Bowling at Stuart, 8 a.m. x-Thursday, Nov. 1: Detroit at San 2 p.m. NASCAR – Tums Fast Relief 500 ...... ESPN TUESDAY: Cross Country at Districts,Tenoroc, 5 p.m. Francisco, 8:07 p.m. 4 p.m. NHRA – Big O Tires Nationals, Qual. . . ESPN2 THURSDAY: Girls Soccer vs. Sebring, 6/7:30 p.m. National Football League 8 p.m. NHRA – Big O Tires Nationals ...... ESPN2 SATURDAY: Swimming at Region 2-2A Meet, at Indian River State College, 9 a.m. Lake Placid AMERICAN CONFERENCE East GOLF W L T Pct PF PA SUNDAY New England 4 3 0 .571217163 WEDNESDAY: Cross Country at Districts, George Jenkins, 4:30 p.m. 9 a.m. EuroPGA – BMW Masters...... GOLF Miami 3 3 0 .500120117 THURSDAY: Girls Soccer at Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m. N.Y. Jets 3 4 0 .429159170 1 p.m. LPGA – Taiwan Championship...... GOLF Buffalo 3 4 0 .429171227 FRIDAY: Football at Kathleen, 7 p.m.; Swimming at Region 3-2A Meet, at Dunedin, 3:30 p.m. PGA – Web.com: Tour Championship. . . GOLF South Diving, 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m...... GOLF W L T Pct PF PA AT&T Championship SATURDAY: Swimming at Region 3-2A Meet, at Dunedin, Swimming, 9 a.m. Houston 6 1 0 .857216128 8 p.m. LPGA – CIMB Classic ...... GOLF Sebring Indianapolis 3 3 0 .500117158 Tennessee 3 4 0 .429149238 Jacksonville 1 5 0 .16788 164 North MLB WORLD SERIES W L T Pct PF PA UNDAY Baltimore 5 2 0 .714174161 S SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Pittsburgh 3 3 0 .500140132 8 p.m. San Francisco at Detroit, Game 4 ...... FOX Cincinnati 3 4 0 .429166187 MONDAY Sebring Elks Golf The Highlands County Family YMCA Cleveland 1 6 0 .143147180 is signing up youth from ages 4-14 years West 8 p.m. San Francisco at Detroit, Game 5 ...... FOX Tournament W L T Pct PF PA for the Winter Basketball League. Denver 3 3 0 .500170138 SEBRING – The Sebring Elks Lodge Cost for embers is $45 and non-mem- San Diego 3 3 0 .500148137 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER No. 1529 monthly golf outing will be held bers $65. Oakland 2 4 0 .333113171 Kansas City 1 5 0 .167104183 SUNDAY at Golf Hammock Golf and Country Club The YMCA has partnered with the NATIONAL CONFERENCE 9 p.m. Seattle at Los Angeles ...... ESPN on Monday, Nov. 5, beginning at 8 a.m. Champion for Children Foundation to East Cost is $30 which includes golf, cart, offer Free Drowning Prevention classes W L T Pct PF PA lunch and prize fund. for children and parents every Saturday N.Y. Giants 5 2 0 .714205137 To sign up contact Jack McLaughlin at Philadelphia 3 3 0 .500103125 NBA morning from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dallas 3 3 0 .500113133 TUESDAY [email protected] or leave a Pre registration required. Washington 3 4 0 .429201200 8 p.m. Boston at Miami ...... TNT message on 471-3295. The YMCA has not one, but two heated South Check in by 7:40 a.m. by the Pro Shop. pools and a splash pad for your family to W L T Pct PF PA 10:30 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers ...... TNT Atlanta 6 0 01.000171113 enjoy. Tampa Bay 3 4 0 .429184153 Turkey Trot 5K Pool Hours New Orleans 2 4 0 .333176182 NFL Mon.-Thur. – 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Carolina 1 5 0 .167106144 SEBRING – The 20th Annual Turkey SUNDAY North Trot 5K has been set for Thanksgiving Friday – 6 a.m.-7:45 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA 1 p.m...... CBS-6 Jacksonville at Green Bay Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, at Highlands Saturday – 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Chicago 5 1 0 .833162 78 1 p.m. Miami at N.Y. Jets ...... CBS-10 Sunday – 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Minnesota 5 3 0 .625184167 Hammock State Park at 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Green Bay 4 3 0 .571184155 Regional – Atlanta at Philadelphia, Carolina at The largest running event in Highlands Master Val Henry and Master Hank . . . . FOX Detroit 2 4 0 .333133150 Chicago or Washington at Pittsburgh County last year’s Turkey Trot 5K drew a Henry, who are bringing authentic tradi- West 4 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas...... FOX tional martial arts Karate training to the W L T Pct PF PA record field of 658 finishers. 8:20 p.m. New Orleans at Denver ...... NBC San Francisco 5 2 0 .714165100 Entry fee is $20 with checks payable to YMCA. ONDAY Arizona 4 3 0 .571124118 M Friends of Highlands Hammock State Master Henry will be offering family Seattle 4 3 0 .571116106 8:30 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona ...... ESPN martial arts training at the YMCA and St. Louis 3 4 0 .429130141 Park and mailed to Chet Brojek, 3310 Par ___ Road, Sebring, FL 33872 by the Friday, classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursday’s Game Nov. 16 early entry deadline. Thursdays for both adults and children. Tampa Bay 36, Minnesota 17 PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER Race fees post November 16 will be Come try a free martial art karate class Sunday’s Games SUNDAY Jacksonville at Green Bay, 1 p.m. $25. at the YMCA. 9:25 a.m. Everton vs. Liverpool ...... ESPN2 Indianapolis at Tennessee, 1 p.m. “We have a deluxe 20th edition dri-fit The fee thereafter is only $50 per Carolina at Chicago, 1 p.m. month for YMCA members and $60 per Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. shirt and our unique custom awards for month for non members. San Diego at Cleveland, 1 p.m. SKATING the 2012 Turkey Trot,” said race director Atlanta at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Chet Brojek. “Those entering after the For questions contact the “Y” at 382- Seattle at Detroit, 1 p.m. SUNDAY 9622. Washington at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. 2 p.m. ISU Grand Prix, Skate Canada...... NBC November 16 date will not be guaranteed New England vs. St. Louis at London, 1 size or shirt if we run out.” p.m. Those needing entry forms may contact EXCEL Volleyball Oakland at Kansas City, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. TENNIS Brojek at [email protected] or by call- SEBRING – Team XCEL, the New Orleans at Denver, 8:20 p.m. SUNDAY ing him at 385-4736. Highlands County AAU travel volleyball Open: Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, 2 p.m. WTA – Teb-BNP Paribas Championship.ESPN2 If sending your check without the form, Houston squad, will be holding a parents meeting Monday’s Game you must include name, age and tee sizes on Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the San Francisco at Arizona, 8:30 p.m. of entrants. Sebring High School Smith Center. WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Major League Soccer You would sign the waiver form on The AAU Junior National Volleyball SUNDAY race morning. Program offers opportunities for boys and EASTERN CONFERENCE 1 p.m. Alabama at Tennessee ...... SUN girls, ages 10 to 18, in all skill levels to W L T Pts GF GA Times, games, channels all subject to change x-Sporting KC 18 7 9 63 42 27 Franza induction participate in indoor and beach volleyball. x-D.C. 17 10 6 57 52 42 Events are held throughout the country, x-Chicago 17 11 5 56 45 40 New Orleans 4 4 .500 1.5 Mike Robinson to director of communi- AVON PARK – It’s never too early to Dallas 3 3 .500 1.5 ty relations and Anthony Pignetti to including local leagues, District x-New York 15 9 9 54 54 46 secure a spot to take in Joe Franza’s x-Houston 14 8 11 53 48 39 San Antonio 3 3 .500 1.5 assistant director of sales. Championships, Grand Prix tournaments, Columbus 14 12 7 49 42 43 Memphis 3 4 .429 2 American Association induction into the Florida Athletic Super-Regionals and National Montreal 12 15 6 42 45 50 Northwest Division LINCOLN SALTDOGS–Sent INF Wilberto Coaches Association Hall of Fame. W L Pct GB Ortiz to Wichita to complete an earlier Championships. Philadelphia 10 17 6 36 37 42 Minnesota 4 2 .667 — trade. Tickets are not available at the door. New England 8 17 8 32 38 44 For more information, contact Venessa Utah 5 3 .625 — Toronto FC 5 20 8 23 35 60 BASKETBALL The 37th FACA Hall of Fame induction Sinness at 214-9633, or by email at vsin- Oklahoma City 4 3 .571 .5 National Basketball Association ceremonies will be on Saturday, Jan. 12, WESTERN CONFERENCE Denver 3 4 .429 1.5 [email protected], or Kim Crawford at NEW YORK KNICKS–Waived G Chris 2013 at the Hilton Daytona Beach W L T Pts GF GA Portland 3 4 .429 1.5 Smith. 835-2377, [email protected]. y-San Jose 19 6 8 65 71 42 Pacific Division Oceanfront Resort, beginning with a x-Seattle 15 7 11 56 51 32 W L Pct GB SACRAMENTO KINGS–Waived F Tony Noon luncheon. x-Real Salt Lake17 11 5 56 46 35 Golden State 5 2 .714 — Mitchell, F Willie Reed and C Hamady Horseshoe Club x-Los Angeles 15 12 6 51 58 47 Sacramento 5 2 .714 — The luncheon and induction are open to Ndiaye. SEBRING – The Highlands County x-Vancouver 11 13 9 42 35 41 L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625 .5 FOOTBALL all friends and family, at $35 per person if Phoenix 4 3 .571 1 FC Dallas 9 13 11 38 40 45 National Football League purchased prior to Friday, Dec. 21. Horseshoe Club league play is set to L.A. Lakers 0 8 .000 5.5 Colorado 10 19 4 34 42 50 NFL–Fined the Baltimore Ravens begin on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Lee ___ Tickets after this dates will be $50 Portland 8 16 9 33 33 55 $20,000 for not listing S Ed Reed on Thursday’s Games Palmer Complex, 439 Pine St., in Chivas USA 7 18 8 29 22 56 the team’s injury report with a torn each, and no tickets will be sold after Milwaukee 100, Charlotte 90 NOTE: Three points for victory, one labrum in his right shoulder, a violation Friday, Jan. 4. Sebring. Utah 97, Portland 91 point for tie. of the league’s procedures for reporting The league is open to all men and Sacramento 94, L.A. Lakers 82 Luncheon tickets can be purchased by x- clinched playoff berth injury information. L.A. Clippers 106, Denver 94 women who like to pitch horseshoes, with y- clinched conference ATLANTA FALCONS–Activated DT Corey contacting FACA at (850) 727-8117, or Friday’s Games ___ Peters from the reserve injured list. PO Box 13805, Tallahassee, FL 32317. play getting underway at 9:30 a.m. Houston 108, Orlando 92 Saturday’s Games Waived CB Terrence Johnson. Chicago 97, Indiana 90 Tickets are not mailed, but held at the For more information, call Irve Swihart New York at Philadelphia, late JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS–Signed CB Detroit 104, Atlanta 88 at 452-6899. New England at Montreal, late Kevin Rutland. Placed LB Daryl Smith door for pick up. Minnesota 100, Milwaukee 76 D.C. United at Chicago, late on injured reserve. Hotel reservations are available at Toronto 120, Memphis 106 San Jose at Portland, late MINNESOTA VIKINGS–Placed CB Chris New Orleans 96, Miami 89 (386) 254-8200 – Please request the Meals on Wheels Golf Vancouver at Real Salt Lake, late Cook on the injured reserve/return list. Dallas 99, Charlotte 82 Houston at Colorado, late NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS–Placed CB FACA Group rate of $99. San Antonio 100, Washington 85 SEBRING – The 13th Annual Meals on Sunday’s Games Ras-I Dowling on injured reserve. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor Phoenix 88, Denver 72 Wheels Golf Tournament will tee off at Toronto FC at Columbus, 4 p.m. TENNESSEE TITANS–Signed S Tracy End of Preseason given by the FACA. Chivas USA at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. Wilson from the practice squad. Placed Harder Hall Country Club on Saturday, Seattle FC at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. The award is designed to recognize Transactions RB Javon Ringer on injured reserve. Dec. 1. Arena Football League FACA members for years of coaching NBA Preseason Benefitting the Sebring Meals on ORLANDO PREDATORS–Announced tenure in Florida high schools, for dedica- BASEBALL WR Jarvis Williams was assigned to the Wheels program, the tournament will be a American League EASTERN CONFERENCE team. tion to the FACA and for outstanding BOSTON RED SOX–Named Torey Foursome Scramble format with an 8:30 Atlantic Division SPOKANE SHOCK–Ammounced WR coaching accomplishments. Lovullo bench coach. shotgun start. W L Pct GB Steven Black was assigned to the team CHICAGO WHITE SOX–Promoted Rick Don’t miss out on seeing one of Philadelphia 6 1 .857 — and agreed to terms on a one-year con- The entry fee of $75 per person, $300 Hahn to senior vice president/general Highlands County’s own bestowed with Toronto 5 1 .833 .5 tract. per team, includes golf, continental Brooklyn 3 3 .500 2..5 manager; Howard Pizer to senior execu- this great honor. New York 3 3 .500 2.5 tive vice president, and Ken Williams to SOCCER breakfast, lunch and awards. Major League Soccer Boston 2 4 .333 3.5 executive vice president. There will be a million dollar hole-in- Southeast Division KANSAS CITY ROYALS–Claimed RHP MLS–Fined FC Dallas D Jair Benitez an Plenty going on at YMCA W L Pct GB Chris Volstad off waivers from the undisclosed amount for his act of one contest, $20,000 putting contest, Miami 4 4 .500 — Chicago Cubs. embellishment which brought the game SEBRING – The Highlands County hole-in-one prizes on all par-3s, including into disrepute in the 65th minute of an Atlanta 3 4 .429 .5 OAKLAND ATHLETICS–Named Darren Family YMCA is in need of donated bicy- car, trip and cash prizes. Washington 3 5 .375 1 Bush bullpen coach. Oct. 21 game against Seattle. Fined LA Orlando 2 6 .250 2 Galaxy MF Robbie Keane an undis- cles and helmets for ages 5-12 in good For more information, call 402-1818, National League closed amount for public criticism of Charlotte 1 7 .125 3 HOUSTON ASTROS–Claimed OF Che- condition for a bicycle safety class. or email MOW@stratonet. Central Division the officials after an Oct. 21 game Hsuan Lin off waivers from the Boston against San Jose. W L Pct GB Red Sox. Designated RHP Enerio Del Chicago 5 2 .714 — Rosario for assignment. COLLEGE Indiana 4 3 .571 1 SAN DIEGO PADRES–Announced RHP IOWA STATE–Announced G Maurice NEWS-SUN Detroit 4 4 .500 1.5 Dustin Moseley and RHP Tim Stauffer Jones transferred from Southern Cal Milwaukee 3 5 .375 2.5 have become free agents after clearing and will be eligible starting with the Cleveland 2 4 .333 2.5 outright waivers. 2013-14 season. MISSOURI–Suspended men’s basket- WESTERN CONFERENCE Eastern League The news is just a click away! 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 Page 3B Swim secures slew of spots for Green Dragons, Red Devils

Continued from 1B breaking the Lake Placid Herrera. ond in boys diving with a school record set in 1996 by Andrew Brown qualified 363.05 score to secure a 303.85 score. Kathryn Canter. in two events, getting a win Regional spot. Waiting to see how the rest Weber-Callahan also fin- in the 100 Breast and placing of the scores break down, Looking to get one as well ished second in the 200 second in the 200 Individual Marty Hickey and Lance in diving is Josh Gaidos, who Freestyle and along with Medley. was third with 360.45, while Feagley finished sixth and Claire LeBlanc, Robbye Teal Andrew Miller, Hali seventh on the boys side. he also got an invite by tak- and Rachel Shattler will be Pollard, Shelby Allcorn, ing sixth in the 500 Free. They each topped the min- waiting to hear the likely Travis Peeples, Kasey New also qualified in the imum score requirement, news they advanced in the Williams and Brock Yates 100 Free, while the Devils keeping them as possible 200 Medley Relay, with their were all multiple-event qual- got additional qualifying fin- qualifiers. second-place finish. ifiers. ishes from Koy McGrath, As far as the sure things, The boys 200 Medley Also securing spots at those whose tickets were Relay team were also await- Regionals were Lance Mikaela Talley, Hannah Farr, News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE stamped, the Dragons ing word as Dalton Lambert, Feagley, Eden Taylor, Travis Josh Williams and Gary Robert Walton Jr. made the passes that Ricky Miller sprung Gergen. free for two big scores in Friday’s win at LaBelle. Walton advanced a whopping 21 Josh Zahn, Clay Sapp and Russell and Brandon Skeens. has thrown 10 TD passes in the Dragons last five games. swimmers, with more than a Efrain Herrera finished third. Avon Park made a mark of The Region 2-1A meet few in multiple events. LeBlance, Teal and its’ own, getting a 50 takes place at Indian River Anne Weber-Callahan left Shattler all qualified in indi- Freestyle win from Steven State College in Ft. Pierce on LP gets wild win no doubt in the 100 vidual events, as did New to move on and Saturday, Nov. 3, beginning Backstroke, taking first and Lambert, Zahn, Sapp and Domonic Hutchins took sec- at 9 a.m. Continued from 1B ings. Dragon win. The Dragons will have this Now 3-6 overall, Lake week to enjoy the win, taking Placid moved to 2-3 in dis- their bye, before getting set trict play and moved ahead of to finish the season on the LaBelle for sole possession road at Lemon Bay on Streaks honor senior swimmers of fourth place in the stand- Friday, Nov. 9. Courtesy photo The Blue Streak swim team was busy up at the District 7-2A meet Thursday and Friday in Winter Haven, with results pending as to how many will move on to their Region 3-2A meet in Dunedin on Friday and Saturday, Devils face Berkeley Nov. 2 and 3. But prior to that, the Blue Streaks honored their 17 graduating seniors Continued from 1B increasing the score bringing at the Senior Night meet against Okeechobee it 16-8 and Devlin was forced up the pressure and would go on Thursday, Oct. 18. Prior to hitting the to call a timeout to stop the pool, the swimmers and divers were recog- on an 8-2 run to finish the set run. nized for their years of dedication to the with a 25-21 win. At this point the Devils sport, school and team. Introduced with a The Red Devils were put short bio for each, Greg Rawlings, Emily were trailing 19-15 and their back on their heels quickly Helterhoff, Robert Jennings, Meghan hopes for a district title were Knowles, Davis Stephens, Rachel Smit, Tony being down two sets to none slowly melting away. Karl, Olivia Hitt, Carlos Cardona, Emily and going into the third set it DeSoto finished the match Shoemaker, Wade Burger, Erika Cord, Talon was crucial for them to dig and became the 2012 10-4A Bullard, Kristen Reasoner, Eric Daff, Teaoni themselves out of the hole Coker and Austin Shurleteff were called for- champions with the 25-16 ward one-by-one. Each received a duffle bag they were buried in. final score. embroidered with there initials, which also The third set started off By reaching the district title included gift cards, merchandise discounts similar to the second with game, both teams earned and free offers from various local businesses Avon Park taking the lead at berths in the Class 4A play- – including Taco Bell, Love Bugg’s Car Wash, 4-1. Sebring Grand Prix Car Wash, Walgreens offs. Lake Placid, Teen Pregnancy prevention A quick momentum shift With the win, the Bulldogs alliance/Drug Free Highlands County, Pizzano’s, EMCI-Wireless, Highlands Indoor Gun Range, Florida Shade, DQ Grill for DeSoto allowed them to will host Tampa Catholic and Chill, Heartland Bowl, The Gate Station, Pizza Hut, Cue Time, Malibu Tan, Cindy’s Nails, Nails by Gloria, BP tie the score at 4-4, then Tuesday, while the Lady Red Taylor Oil Company, Dairy Queen South, Alan Jay, Personal Rehab, Inc., Reasoner Family, Sew Special Embroidery quickly pull ahead to a 10-5 Devils must take to the road and Mae Lee’s International Deli and Bakery. The senior swimmers were very appreciative of the recognition and gifts received, just as the team and program appreciates all they’ve brought to make Sebring Swimming a success. lead. and take on defending state The Lady Bulldogs kept champion Berkeley Prep.

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Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 www.newssun.com Friday’s Florida Prep Scores Sebring solid on defense, Admiral Farragut 47, Northside Christian Ridge Community 36, George Jenkins 6 13 Ridgeview 58, Leon 21 Alonso 17, Tampa Catholic 14 Robinson 19, Lakewood 8 offense struggles Anclote 21, Wesley Chapel 14 Sanford Seminole 28, Hagerty 19 Continued from 1B Auburndale 39, Fort Meade 0 Sarasota Riverview 28, Sarasota 24 Bartow 24, Sebring 7 Seminole Osceola 55, Dixie Hollins 26 gain. Bayshore 21, DeSoto County 20 Seven Rivers Christian 42, Central After an offside penalty Belleview 42, Santa Fe 7 Florida Christian 35 brought it down inside the Bishop Moore 27, Lake Nona 26 Sickles 31, Strawberry Crest 17 two, Gayle burst through at Bishop Snyder 35, Branford 0 South Fort Myers 28, Charlotte 27 the 6:47 mark for a 7-0 Bishop Verot 37, North Fort Myers 7 South Sumter 42, Keystone Heights 0 Sebring lead. Blountstown 51, Franklin County 0 Southeast 44, Hardee 10 But that would wind up Boca Ciega 33, Tarpon Springs 20 Spoto 13, Lennard 3 being the lone score for the Bozeman School 49, Wewahitchka 12 Springstead 35, Mitchell 0 Streaks on the night. Calvary Christian 48, Bradenton St. Cloud 49, Celebration 0 The defense saw outstand- Christian 28 St. John Neumann 47, Southwest Florida ing efforts and big plays Cambridge Christian 7, Seffner Christian Christian 6 from the likes of Ezell 6 St. Petersburg Canterbury 21, Keswick Gammage and Devon Cape Coral 48, Lehigh 42 Christian 0 Durham, but Bartow, with a Carrollwood Day 28, Indian Rocks 22 St. Petersburg Northeast 35, Seminole 0 multi-faceted running attack, Chamberlain 19, Gaither 17 St. Petersburg 10, Clearwater 7 got enough big plays to soon Chipley 39, Freeport 13 Sunlake 35, River Ridge 9 tie it on a run with 1:10 left Citrus 63, Lake Weir 41 Tampa Bay Tech 37, Tampa Freedom 0 in the first. Clay 26, Paxon 6 Taylor County 28, Suwannee 20 The wind then had an Clearwater Central Catholic 23, Lemon Temple Christian 34, Cedar Creek effect on the ensuing kickoff, Bay 0 Christian 22 making like a virtual wall as Columbia 21, Orange Park 0 Trenton 49, Hilliard 6 the ball’s arc suddenly Community School of Naples 35, St. Trinity Christian-Jacksonville 42, Yulee changed and saw it falling News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Stephen’s Episcopal 14 22 straight down. A.J. Gayle races around the right side on his way to Cottondale 36, Sneads 21 Trinity Prep 27, Santa Fe Catholic 0 The onrushing returner Sebring’s opening, and only, score Friday night. Countryside 23, Pinellas Park 7 Umatilla 62, Montverde Academy 0 couldn’t corral it and Bartow Crestview 39, Mosley 7 Union County 33, Williston 12 got the ball right back at the was fumbled and Sebring had in the game. Dixie County 34, Chiefland 7 Venice 45, Chaminade-Madonna College Sebring 30. the ball right back. “The first half, we were in Dunbar 44, Avon Park 0 Prep 29 The drive was progressing, But the offense was spin- it,” Scott said. “The defense Dunedin 17, Middleton 7 Vero Beach Master’s Academy 61, but consecutive tackles for ning its’ wheels and couldn’t was stout and made a lot of Dunnellon 40, Crystal River 29 Bishop McLaughlin 7 loss, one by Durham, made it take advantage. stops in the red zone. Then in Durant 28, East Bay 3 Victory Christian 28, Foundation fourth-and-18 from the 24. Michael Walker then broke the second half, they got one Eagle’s View 53, St. Francis 13 Academy 20 But now into the second a 35-yard run to start the next long run, which lead to a East Gadsden 27, Florida 8 Wakulla 56, Deltona Trinity Christian 0 quarter, and with the wind at YellowJacket drive, culmi- score, and that was about it. East Lee County 55, Cypress Lake 16 Warner Christian 12, St. John Lutheran 0 their back, the Jackets nating in a QB keeper by “We had a great week of Estero 48, Mariner 35 Weeki Wachee 29, Interlachen 22 brought out kicker Alex Dimitri Leverett for a 17-7 practice and we held down a Eustis 51, Tavares 0 West Florida 52, Arnold 21 Montes for a 45-yard field lead at the 8:13 mark of the team that scores a lot of Evangelical Christian 30, St. Petersburg West Orange 21, Ocoee 0 goal that sailed through the third. points,” he continued. “We Catholic 27 West Port 42, Chiles 33 uprights for a 10-7 Bartow The Streaks defense did just have to keep playing, First Baptist 46, Out-of-Door Academy Wharton 38, Blake 7 lead. their job the rest of the way, give these kids a chance to 42 Winter Haven 27, Lake Wales 14 From there, through to keeping Bartow off the grow and experience football Fort Myers 30, Ida S. Baker 27 Zephyrhills 35, Fivay 28 halftime, the defenses held, board. at the varsity level and get Frostproof 24, Tenoroc 8 keeping it a narrow deficit But it was the Jacket better.” Gainesville 14, Madison County 9 POSTPONEMENTS AND for the Streaks heading into defense that provided the It’s back on the road next George Steinbrenner 48, Wiregrass Ranch CANCELLATIONS the second half. final score, with linebacker week as Sebring finishes out 10 Mandarin vs. DeLand, ppd. to Oct 29. With the win again making Freddie Stevenson picking their District 10-6A schedule Godby 64, Tate 28 Ormond Beach Calvary Christian vs. its’ presence known, the off a pass and returning it for with a date at Kathleen on Golden Gate 28, Gulf Coast 10 Father Lopez Catholic, ppd. to Oct 29. opening kickoff of the third a score with 5:34 left to play Friday. Graceville 28, Jay 14 Fleming Island vs. New Smyrna Beach, Gulf Breeze 35, Choctawhatchee 12 ccd. Hamilton County 42, The Villages 14 St. Joseph Academy vs. University Harmony 15, Gateway 13 Christian, ppd. to Oct 29. Harvest Community Scvool 68, Seacoast Mater Academy vs. Belen Jesuit, ccd. Christian 0 Sheridan Hills Christian vs. Dade AP clawed by Tiger attack Hawthorne 35, Bronson 0 Christian, ccd. Hernando 14, Nature Coast Tech 7 Miami Springs vs. Hialeah, ccd. Continued from 1B from their own 17 yard line. when they returned a fumble Hillsborough 43, King 7 Miami Beach vs. Miami Coral Park, ccd. The punter was unable to 31 yards for a touchdown to Avon Park first fumbled the Hudson 30, Gulf 0 Western vs. Miramar, ppd. to Oct 29. handle the snap and was tack- provide for the final margin ball over to Dunbar. Island Coast 31, Riverdale 14 Berean Christian vs. Northwest Christian, led at the one-yard line. at 44-0. The Tigers then returned Jefferson 39, Leto 6 ppd. This time the Red Devil Losing Ryan Dick and the favor by throwing an Jesuit 21, Gibbs 13 Boyd Anderson vs. Blanche Ely, ppd. to defense kept the Tigers out of David Sims to injury severe- interception on the next play John Paul II Catholic 41, Rocky Bayou Oct 29. as Avon Park regained pos- the end zone, instead settling ly hurt the offense. Christian 35 Moore Haven vs. Fort Lauderdale session of the ball. for a 23-yard field goal to “When we had both Dick Kissimmee Osceola 43, Liberty 6 Calvary Christian, ppd. to Oct 29. Forced to punt after three account for the 15-0 lead at and Sims in the backfield or Lafayette 42, P.K. Yonge 14 Deerfield Beach vs. Coral Springs, ppd. plays into the stiff wind, the end of the first quarter, at least one of them,” said Lake Brantley 21, Lake Mary 17 to Oct 29. Dunbar rushed the punter, which is where it would also Brown. “We had a puncher’s Lake Gibson 15, Kathleen 13 Coral Springs Charter vs. Nova, ccd. forcing him to punt the ball stay through to halftime. chance. Once they both got Lake Howell 21, Winter Springs 14 Hallandale vs. Pompano Beach, ppd. to high and against the gust. Any chance Avon Park had hurt, so did our puncher’s Lake Mary Prep 26, Agape Christian 24 Oct 29. The result was, the ball of getting back into it quickly chance.” Lake Placid 16, LaBelle 14 Highlands Christian vs. Zion Christian, never made it back to the line faded in the third quarter as Coach Brown expressed Lake Region 34, Haines City 29 ccd. of scrimmage and actually Dunbar scored three times. high praise on another Lakeland Christian 45, Shorecrest Prep 3 North Miami Beach vs. Naples, ppd. to lost 20 yard by the time it Marquise Bryant scored Brown, linebacker Dylan Land O’Lakes 31, Brooksville Central 14 Oct 27. came back down to give the first for the Tigers on a 7- Brown. Landmark Christian 46, International North Broward vs. Lake Highland, ccd. Tigers the ball on Avon yard run to put Dunbar up 22- “This week we had a pack- Community 26 University (Orange City) vs. Lyman, ppd. Park’s 11. 0. age for him that was sup- Largo 38, Lakewood Ranch 0 to Oct 29. Dunbar scored two plays Another snap was fumbled posed to be a short yardage Leesburg 34, South Lake 27 Taylor vs. Orangewood Christian, ccd. later on a 10-yard run by by the Avon Park punter and and specialty package,” said Leesburg The First Academy 36, Seminole Ridge vs. Boca Raton Cobb up the middle. Dunbar’s Tajze Battle Coach Brown. “We had to Windermere Prep 30 Community, ccd. Cobb actually fumbled the scooped up the ball and ran expand that because of the Lely 47, Palmetto Ridge 0 Sebastian River vs. Forest Hill, ppd. to ball after breaking through 30 yards for the second score injuries. I thought he did a Liberty County 48, South Walton 0 Oct 29. the line of scrimmage, but of the quarter. commendable job for a guy Maclay 62, Munroe Day 0 Summit Christian vs. Glades Day, ppd. to was able to pick the ball back With the two point conver- who is playing linebacker Manatee 62, Palmetto 0 Oct 29. up and continue the last five sion, the Tigers led 30-0. and ran the ball a little bit last Milton 28, Pace 20 Boynton Beach vs. Inlet Grove, ccd. yards for the touchdown. Dunbar’s Jailyn White year, to take that many reps Mount Dora 29, Bradford 18 Village Academy vs. Jupiter Christian, The two point conversion scored the third touchdown against a team like that.” Navarre 44, Ft. Walton Beach 28 ppd. to Oct 29. failed again and Dunbar of the quarter on a 24-yard Avon Park is off this week Nease 37, Matanzas 14 Dwyer vs. Lake Worth, ppd. to Oct 29. extended their lead to 12-0. reverse as Dunbar pushed the and then will host their final Newsome 42, Riverview 6 Palm Beach Lakes vs. Okeechobee, ppd. Avon Park would be forced lead to 36-0. game of the season against North Florida Christian 48, Walton 24 to Oct 29. to punt again on their next Dunbar added one more county rival Sebring on Northview 40, Vernon 0 South Fork vs. Olympic Heights, ppd. to possession after three plays score in the fourth quarter Friday, Nov. 9. Oak Hall 35, St. Johns Country Day 0 Oct 29. Oakleaf 39, Middleburg 13 Jupiter vs. Santaluces, ccd. Ocala Trinity Catholic 32, Booker 0 Spanish River vs. West Boca Raton Ocala Vanguard 48, Lecanto 0 Community, ppd. to Oct 29. Orlando The First Academy 56, Berkeley Suncoast vs. Fort Pierce Westwood, ppd. Prep 0 to Oct 29. Oviedo 16, Oak Ridge 14 Merritt Island vs. Space Coast, ppd. to E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; com; 0 0 0 2 4 5 7 2 Oviedo Master’s Academy 40, Peniel Oct 27. Baptist 8 Rockledge vs. Astronaut, ppd. to Oct 29. Pasco 45, Ridgewood 0 Viera vs. Melbourne Central Catholic, Pensacola 50, Pensacola Washington 7 ppd. Pine Forest 21, Escambia 3 Satellite vs. Titusville, ppd. to Oct 29. Plant City 22, Brandon 20 Glades Central vs. Jensen Beach, ppd. to Plant 20, Armwood 19, OT Oct 29. Ponte Vedra 20, Creekside 0 Fort Pierce Central vs. St. Lucie Providence 27, West Nassau County 22 Centennial, ppd. to Oct 27. Rickards 48, Fort White 17 Wellington vs. Vero Beach, ppd.

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Special to the News-Sun Academy, she learned about what I wanted to do with my was surprised at how much AVON PARK – South SFSC’s Panther Youth life, so my job shadowing of it was the same; they Florida State College student Partners (PYP) program . “I was very beneficial,” she asked all of the same ques- Angie Rodriguez has been didn’t really make good said. “You get to try differ- tions, and everything they looking out for others most grades then,” Rodriguez ent careers, and if you don’t told us to be prepared for of her life. “I try to defend said. “I wasn’t interested in like one, you can try some- was true. I also had a job people who need it, even if studying. But it sounded like thing else. It helps to know interview where I had to other people don’t like it.” a good opportunity to learn if something is for you or have lunch with the inter- Growing up with an autis- job skills and help motivate not.” After completing her viewers, so I was grateful for tic younger brother who was me to do better in my class- job shadowing at a general bullied by some of the kids es.” walk-in clinic where she all of the etiquette skills at school, Rodriguez often SFSC’s Panther Youth assisted in taking patient’s PYP taught me. It helped me found herself sticking up for Partners is a federally fund- vital signs, logging their make a better impression.” him. Because her father ed workforce program that chief complaints, and setting Rodriguez is now a first- worked long hours and her offers services to students up the patient rooms for the generation high school grad- mother didn’t speak English, ages 16-21 that help them nurse practitioner, Rodriguez uate, on her way to becom- Rodriguez would often miss gain skills to obtain employ- realized she wanted to be a ing a first-generation college her classes to talk to his ment. The services include nurse. graduate, and hopes to enroll teachers and counselors academic support, financial Panther Youth Partners in SFSC’s Associate Degree about what was happening. aid and financial literacy also presented Rodriguez in Nursing program. “I was “It was hard sometimes,” advising, career development with another opportunity she never really sure what I Rodriguez said. “He would- assistance, personal, aca- found invaluable. She wrote wanted to do. I never n’t say anything to our par- demic and career counseling, a speech about bullying, and thought I would have the ents when he got picked on. job shadowing, and employ- during the program’s annual grades for the Associate Even though the other kids ability skills workshops. The etiquette banquet, held at the Degree in Nursing program, were mean to him, he didn’t program also works in con- Hotel Jacaranda, Rodriguez want them to get in trouble, junction with agencies like was able to give her speech but PYP motivated me to do so he was more comfortable the health department, Drug- to her peers as well as some better. It helped me set goals talking to me about it. I took Free Highlands, the Teenage school board members. “I and reach them, and it care of him a lot.” Pregnancy Prevention was nervous but happy that helped me to not be afraid to After a couple of her fam- Alliance, Ridge Area Arc, PYP gave me the opportuni- ask others for help. Now I ily members became ill and and the Heartland Workforce ty to bring some awareness know that no question is stu- Courtesy photo hospitalized, Rodriguez real- to provide students instruc- South Florida State College student Angie Rodriguez partici- and to talk to people, espe- pid. I would tell anyone con- ized she had a desire to take tion on topics such as health pates in the Panther Youth Partners, a federally funded cially some school officials, sidering the program, care of people, and it extend- awareness, drug and preg- workforce program that offers services to help students about the subject of bullying ‘Whatever your situation is, ages 16-21 gain skills to obtain employment. ed out to others, not just to nancy prevention, table eti- and how it affects so many take advantage of what’s at her family. “I wanted to help quette, and job interviewing kids. I never would have had your doorstep’.” other people too, especially and resume skills, as well as the opportunity or the confi- For more information and those who maybe needed a volunteer and job shadowing Panther Youth Partners. With the help of a mentor, dence to do something like eligibility requirements for little extra.” But Rodriguez opportunities. Students also “Some are economical, some which every PYP student that before.” the Panther Youth Partners was never comfortable ask- travel to a Florida university are family related, but they meets with once a week, Even after completing the program or to enroll in the ing for help for herself when every year, which for many are all things that have taken Rodriguez learned how to set program, Rodriguez contin- she needed it. “I was scared is the only opportunity they them off track. Panther goals for herself to improve ues to use many of the skills program, visit www.south- to ask. I was afraid people have to visit a university and Youth Partners provides her grades, and the volun- she acquired. “I applied what florida.edu/pantheryouth/ or might think my questions experience what college life resources these students oth- teering and job shadowing I learned through the resume call Cuencas at 784-7161 in were stupid.” is like. erwise might not get to help opportunities the program and job interview workshops Highlands County and Susan Then, when she was a jun- “Many of our students them set goals and focus on offered helped her decide to the job I have now. I took Cartwright, program special- ior in high school and a stu- have barriers,” said Eddie what it is they want to what career path she wanted notes in those workshops ist, in Hardee or Desoto dent in SFSC’s Career Cuencas, program specialist, accomplish.” to focus on. “I didn’t know and then went job hunting. I counties, at 784-7431.

LP Woman’s Club donates supplies PTK induction at SFSC

Courtesy photo South Florida State College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter inducted 57 new members during a ceremony held Oct. 19. PTK is the national honor society of two-year colleges. Pictured are the new 2012-13 PTK officers. (from left) McHarry Ramos, public rela- tions officer; Cristina Pinillos, secretary; Brian Jimenez, president; Cathrine Steiner, treasurer; Camille Renzoni, vice president; and Jacqueline Navarrete, enhanced mem- ber.

Courtesy photo church page; 5.542"; 7.1"; Black; church page dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 8 School Supplies donated by GFWC Lake Placid Woman’s Club members were divided and distributed to four local schools on Oct. 25 for the Education Department/Community Service Program. Approximately $400-$500 worth of school supplies and at least 300 items. President Terry Reese, Kay Healey, Lourdes Barajas, co-chairman, and Sally Kinsey, chairman, spent two hours each unpacking, separating and dividing school supplies into boxes for Lake Placid Middle School, Lake Placid Elementary, Lake Country Elementary and RCMA South. Pictured (from left) are Barajas, Reese and Sally Kinsey.

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ARTS & LEISURE STUDIO OF HEALTH AND BEAUTY; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, 10/28;11/2; 0 0 0 2 4 5 8 3 Work by Nicewicz on display at HCA Galleria Show opening Friday, Nov. 4 Special to the News-Sun SEBRING – The Heartland Cultural Alliance is proud to present “Celebrating the Art of Judy Nicewicz” an exhibit of fine art opening Friday, Nov. 4 at the HCA Galleria of Art in the Sebring Airport. The Artist Reception will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Classical guitar music will be provided by Kenny Summers. There will be wine and good- Courtesy art ies. The reception is open to ‘Celebrating the Art of Judy Nicewicz’ is the next exhibit for the public and free. the Heartland Cultural Alliance Galleria of art in the Nicewicz is an accom- Sebring Airport. The Artist Reception is set for Friday, Nov. plished artist and art teacher. 4. She represented Grumbacher Paint Company in their Fine Arts Program and has taught and decorative painting. She For more information con- at Michaels in Sebring, is a member of TEAM tact Fred Leavitt, Heartland Davenport and Lakeland as (Teachers of Educational Art Cultural Alliance, at 402- well as A.C. Moore in Fort Materials) and has conducted 8238, or by email at Myers. Nicewicz is certified classes for the Caladium Arts info@heartlandculturalal- in a variety of medium and Craft Co-op, Highlands liance.org. including acrylics, oils, clay, Art League, Frostproof Art The alliance’s website is HD painting, fabric, glass, League and the Highlands www.heartlandculturalal- Onestroke painting, free style County school system. liance.org.

Hartzell is Co-op Crafter of Month

Special to the News-Sun Office in 2004 when she relocated to Lake LAKE PLACID – Jackie Hartzell, this Placid. month’s Crafter of the Month at the Lake She raised four children, has nine grand- Placid Caladium Cooperative, was children and four great-grandchildren. born in Brooklyn in 1934. After gradu- In 1977 Hartzell obtained a pilot’s ating from 12 years of Parochial license and she and her instructor, schooling, she went to work for Hank Hartzell, opened South Florida Chemical Bank & Trust Company in Aviation at North Perry Airport in New York City and moved to Pembroke Pines. The two have been Hollywood, Fla. in 1960, then to together 32 years and were married in Plantation in 1973. She worked 33 1983. Hartzell years in the legal field and 11 years as She is writing a book, So You Want an accountant. to Fly Baby”, which relates to experiences of She worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office being a Fixed Base Operator in aviation and in Miami and retired from Broward Sheriff’s all of the problems encountered.

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Page 8B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 www.newssun.com Pumpkins are good for more than jack-o-lanterns

Pumpkins lantern as we know it today. areas of the world. have been The tradition of the jack-o- With all these uses, it’s no around for a lantern began in Scotland and wonder that pumpkins are long time. Ireland. Originally these one of the most popular crops Seeds from unique lanterns were carved in the U.S. and 1.5 billion the pumpkin from turnips. They were pounds are produced each family have placed on the door steps on year. They are a warm weath- been found the eve of Halloween to ward er crop and are generally in Mexico off evil spirits. A treat would planted in July. Enjoy your News From dating back be offered to appease the pumpkin this fall season and to 7000 to roaming spirits so they would maybe try some roasted seeds The 5500 B.C. not play a trick on the resi- or pumpkin soup! Watershed Pumpkins dents or their livestock. Once Corine have been the tradition came to the Pumpkin trivia Burgess referred to United States, pumpkins - Pumpkins range in size in various ways for many became the fruit of choice from less than a pound to centuries. The name pumpkin due to their availability and over 1,000 pounds. originated from the Greek size. - The largest pumpkin pie word Pepõn, which means Britain and Ireland have a ever made was over five feet large melon. From that, the long tradition of carving in diameter and weighed over word was changed again by lanterns from vegetables. The 350 pounds. It used 80 the French, English and final- term jack-o-lantern first pounds of cooked pumpkin, ly the Americans until it appeared in 1837 to describe 36 pounds of sugar, 12 dozen came to be known as pump- one of these vegetable Metro Pumpkins are traditionally used to make jack-o-lanterns, but other vegetables have also eggs and took six hours to kin. lanterns. Later in 1866, the been used. bake. Perhaps one of the most term became associated with - Pumpkins were once rec- widely known uses for the the Halloween lantern. Because the flavor is very have tasted pumpkin pie, their regular diet and it also ommended for removing pumpkin is the carving of the But pumpkins have much strong, it is generally mixed which is one of the many helps maintain egg produc- freckles and curing snake jack-o-lantern for Halloween. more to offer than scary faces with other types of oil when dishes that can be created tion in the winter months. bites. These eerie looking globes that glow. The seeds of the used for cooking. In Europe, from the fruit. The flesh can When still green, pumpkin - The largest pumpkin ever are simply hallowed out fruit, also known as pepitas, it is considered a delicacy be baked, boiled, steamed or is consumed much the same weighed 1,140 pounds. pumpkins with a carving on are edible. Most of the seeds and is used for making pump- roasted to make a variety of way as squash. The flower - Pumpkins are 90 percent the flesh allowing candle are covered with a white husk kin soup, vanilla ice cream dishes. Canned pumpkin is the plant produces is also edi- water. light to flow through. They and may be roasted for a and potato salad. The pump- recommended for some pets ble. In Mexico and some have been named after the popular treat. They are an kin seed’s oil contains oleic that have specific health parts of the U.S., these flow- Corine Burgess is and strange light that flickers excellent source of protein, and alpha-linolenic acids. problems. It is high in fiber ers are a popular staple. They Environmental Specialist for over peat bogs, called ignis zinc, copper and magnesium. The flesh of the pumpkin and aids in the digestive can be used as a garnish or the Highlands County Parks fatuus or will-o-the –wisp in The oil from the pumpkin and Natural Resources is very versatile and is also process. Raw pumpkin is fed battered and fried in oil. Even English folklore or jack-o- is produced from the seeds. Department. used in cooking. Most of us to poultry as a supplement to the leaves are eaten in many PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid advertise- Park, for the hearts of Avon Park.” Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service, 5 p.m. (Holy Family Youth Center). DAILY and partake of the comfort, guidance, sup- ment in the News-Sun that is published First Baptist Church of Lake Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible MASS SCHEDULE: Monday through port and healing found in the lesson-ser- Friday and Sunday. To find out more Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Study, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald Friday: 8 a.m. and noon; Saturday: 9 a.m. mons. information on how to place a listing in Sebring (just off U.S. 27 midway between Webber and Associate Pastors Don I St. James Catholic Church, 3380 this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- Sebring and Lake Placid). Your place for Messenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 382- Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. 6155, ext. 502. family, friends and faith. Sunday morning 4301. Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: CHURCH OF BRETHREN worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery is pro- I Parkway Free Will Baptist Church, Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Vigil, I Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine vided for both services with Children’s 3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870. 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD Church at 11 a.m. Life changing Bible Welcome to the church where the “Son” Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Easter - Study for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m. always shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 I Christ Fellowship Church (Assembly Associate Pastor Allen Altvater leads the Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; and Holy a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. of God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His youth in their quest to become more like Worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening Days 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., first Phone 385-1597. Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. Worship, 7 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at Saturday at 9 a.m. Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping God in Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer meet- 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. CHURCH OF CHRIST Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 a.m.; ing at 7 p.m. along with youth worship in The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pastor. Church Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening the youth facility, and missions training for phone: 382-3552. Home phone: 214-3025. CHRISTIAN I Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 all children. Call the church at 655-1524. Affiliated with the National Association of Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. I I p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. Cornerstone Christian Church, (Saxon Minister: Don Smith. Sunday Worship 0924. Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s I Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC) Hall) 1850 US 27 South, Avon Park, FL Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery I First Assembly of God, 4301 Hope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Bill 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. Mark McDowell, facilities are available at every service. Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website: Pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Raymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter, Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, www.fbclp.com. Email: information@ Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Study; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classes 10 a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDS fbclp.com. Sunday services - Traditional Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/Bible 10 a.m. Worship; Communion available for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. Church, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Service 9 a.m., Contemporary Service Study, 6 p.m. Nursery provided. For infor- each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Home I Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Bible 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 mation, call 382-0869. Fellowship Group. For more information Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069 Study), LIFE Youth Group, Royal Rangers, a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family dinner I Southside Baptist Church (GARBC), call 453-8929 or 449-0203. Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431. at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reservations 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. I Eastside Christian Church, 101 Peace Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake required). Prayer meeting, Youth Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two miles Placid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor- Intersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45 east of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), 465- ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening worship BAPTIST at 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. is 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays and Palm St., Lake Placid. For information, call Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kinder- Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; Worship Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are invit- I Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. garten through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Celebration with the Lord’s Supper each ed to join us. For more information, call the N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. I First Baptist Church of Lorida located Midweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A week 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and church at 863-465-4636 or visit the website George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School Pat Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise and nursery for under age 3 is available at all http://www.thelordsway.com/lakeplacid- biblically based. Sunday worship services, begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building God’s services. Provisions for handicapped and cofc/. 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facil- worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385-0752. Kingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Christ, the I Sebring Parkway Church of Christ, ities are available. Bible studies at 9:45 p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11 I Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Where Way, Truth and Life!” “Alive and Worth the 3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870; a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer a.m. worship service. Wednesday evening the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard Drive!” 385-7443. Minister: Kevin Patterson. Times Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible class- Bible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- I Sebring Christian Church, 4514 es at 9:45 a.m. are centered for all ages. p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal. 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 386- Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tod of service are: Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.; Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Church From September the AWANA groups meet. 1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Village Schwingel, Preacher; David Etherton, Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday phone: 452-6556. First Lorida is the “Place to discover God’s II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. for Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible I Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) love.” For more information about the all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Youth Class, 7 p.m. We are located at the corner of SR17 and church or the ministries offered, call 655- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Service, 6 p.m; Evening service at 6:30 C-17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us 1878. Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study and p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 p.m. fol- I 200 E. CHURCH OF NAZARENE Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee and First Baptist Church, Sebring, Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery available lowed by classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. doughnuts, followed with Sunday School for all services. Seasons, a men’s grief support group, for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning wor- Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. David E. I First Church of the Nazarene of Avon I Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. ship service begins at 10:30 a.m., and Richardson, senior pastor; and Rev. Nuno Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across Alzheimers Caregivers Support Group Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL evening worship service is at 6 p.m. On Norberto, associate pastor, minister of from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, 9 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Randall Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen ministry music and senior adults. Group Bible pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Sunday a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382- Rupert, Pastor. Sunday: Sunday school and the Catylist class (20's+) begin at 6:30 Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday 6676. begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning PM. The adult Bible and Prayer Time a.m.; Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; I Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: First Christian Church (Disciples of worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening service begins at 7 p.m. For more information go to Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Prayer, Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30 Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service is at www.bethanybaptistap.com or call the Wednesday night programs at the ROC p.m.Nursery provided. For information, call Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL 7 p.m. with special services for children church office at 863-452-1136. begin 5:30 p.m., at church begin 6:30 p.m. 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. The 382-3695. and adults. Special services once a month I Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off Preschool and Mother’s Day Out for chil- Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday for seniors (Prime Time) and Ladies min- State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 dren age 6 weeks to 5 years old. Call 385- School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., istries. If you need any more information, LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; 4704. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening I Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. CATHOLIC Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and call 453-4851. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address is Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 I First Church of the Nazarene of Lake I Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Girdley, 595 East Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. FL 33852. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. I Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English and Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday: Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and CHRISTIAN & Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Church; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Classes for adult children and youth. Call Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: Evening Wednesday night programs for children, 10:30 a.m. in English. Weekday mass at 8 MISSIONARY ALLIANCE 465-6916. Pastor Tim Taylor. Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. youth and adults at 7 p.m. a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E- I Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Saturday. Religious Education Classes are I The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 mail: office@apfellow County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876. 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K through Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382- ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, 8th. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 p.m. 1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN ship.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights grades 6th and services: Sunday School meets at 9:30 I First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental, up, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday. a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service CHRISTIAN UNION N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Rev. Jon Beck, soul-winning, mission-minded, King James I St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible pastor; Charlie Parish, associate Bible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing address: 882 Study meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Wednesday I Community Bible Church - Churches pastor/youth and families; Joy Loomis, 655-1899. Bus transportation. Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, 385-0049; fax, Prayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m. of Christ in Christian Union, (Orange music director; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, I Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 385-5169; email, [email protected]; Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A Hispanic pastor. Sunday – Sunday school, Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of Miller website, www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. José North (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’s at the west end of Lake June) “Where the González, V.F., [email protected]; CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Jesus Christ as the answer for time and Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth 445, 4:45 p.m.; old fashion gospel is preached.” Sunday Parochial Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- eternity. Sunday morning worship service, I Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday - School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. Christian Science Church, 146 N. 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior Peter Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. Wednesday Night Supper, 5:15 p.m.; Worship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning Church activities at same time for K-6 Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Youth Activities, 6- Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. worship and Sunday school. Testimonial grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all ages), 7:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, 6 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m. Parish office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. meetings at 4 p.m. each second and fourth 9:30 a.m. (Transportation available.) p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; Call the church at 699-0671 for more infor- Monday-Friday. CONFESSION: First Friday Wednesday. A free public reading Sunday evening praise and worship serv- Mission Programs for Children, 6:45 p.m. mation. 7:15-7:45 a.m.; Saturday 3-3:45 p.m.; Or by room/bookstore, located in the church, is Hispanic Services: Sunday school at 9:30 I Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), appointment with any priest. WEEKEND open before and after church services. The ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (A MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.; Bible and the Christian Science textbook, service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activities Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Sunday half mile east of Highlands Avenue on Sunday: 8 and 10 a.m.; Sunday Spanish ‘Science and Health with Key to the at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6. Call Arbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Mass: noon; Last Sunday of the month: 2 Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our come, please come worship with us. Tom 453-6681 for details. “In the heart of Avon a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; p.m. (Creole/French); Sunday Family Mass only preachers. All are welcome to come Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052.

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Seasonal mid-week serv- meets at 3005 New Life Way. ate pastor. Sunday - Traditional ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- ices Wednesday evenings during Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Worship 9 a.m., Contemporary Sebring. For more information, visit Sunday School for all ages at 9 ond and fourth Sunday of each Lent and Advent. Call church office a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World class- Worship 11 a.m., Sunday School the Web site www.salvationarmyse- a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir for additional Worship times and es. Small groups meet throughout 10:10-10:50 a.m. Wednesday bring.com or call Major Bruce special holiday services. Other the week. Church phone is 402- until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. director. Worship service at 9:30 evenings: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. service ends. Wednesday: Adult a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every activities and groups include: 1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. (Nursery available), Youth Group – Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Sunday. Coffee hour on the first Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship (middle and high school) 7 p.m., always welcome. Church office and third Sunday of each month. Men’s Fellowship Group, Small Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., RockSolid (kindergarten through UNITED METHODIST 385-7649, for more information. Council meeting on the first Group Bible Studies as scheduled; Lake Placid (at Lake Placid fifth grade) 7 p.m. Family Biblical I St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Tuesday of month; Ladies Group Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Group Christian School), Pastor Juanita Counseling available by appoint- I First United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, 43 Lake June WELCA meets at noon second activities (call for meeting times Folsom. Sunday morning service, ment. 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Tuesday of month with lunch. Bring and dates). Visit us online at: 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel I Spring Lake Presbyterian Phone: 465-0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. a dish to pass. Labyrinth Prayer www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. Nelson, Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 Garden open seven days a week to service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More infor- Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. congretation and community. Come mation at www.juanitafolsom 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Wednesday evening: Holy grow with us. Phone 385-0797. NON-DENOMINATIONAL ministries.com. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Contemporary Worship in the FLC Communion with Healing Service, I Christ Lutheran Church Avon I Union Church, 106 N. Butler second Thursday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 6 p.m. Thursday: Holy Communion Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road I Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. September through June. Board of and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth with healing service, 9 a.m. Child 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Contemporary worship service is at Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays care available at the 8 a.m. and School past the four-way stop sign. 33872. Sunday: American Sign 6:30 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Monday of the month. Choir with Rick Heilig, youth director. The 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday Divine Worship is at 10 Language: First Worship sermon, Tiger Gullett. Sunday traditional rehearses at 7 p.m. each 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat- songs signed first and second worship service is at 7:45 a.m. and Wednesday, September through is broadcast over WITS 1340 on ed every week with traditional Worship services. First Worship 9 a.m. Contemporary Sunday wor- April. Presbyterian Women meet at AM dial. There is a nursery avail- EVANGELICAL FREE Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship ship service is at 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the able at all services. CHURCH OF of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to Nursery and children’s church on month. Organist: Richard Wedig. I First United Methodist Church, AMERICA fee and refreshments follows wor- 2 years old) and Sunday school Saturday nightes and 9 and 10:45 Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. 200 S. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL ship. Come worship and fellowship classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunch Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, 33825. (863) 453-3759, Devon I The Church of the Way EFCA, with us. For information call Pastor p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. menus at Solid Grounds. Senior [email protected], Jarrett, Pastor. Sunday School - 9 1005 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Scott McLean at (863) 471-2663 or Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453- Web site, http://slpc.embarq a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. Bible Sunday school and worship service see christlutheranavonpark.org. through 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6- 3345. Web page at www.weare- space.com. study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. I at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth Faith Lutheran Church – 7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. union.org. Visit us at our church website: I activities, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy Unity Life Enrichment Centre, www.fumcap.org. McQuaid, associate pastor. Web new location, 10417 Orange The Way is a church family who Sebring. Reverend Robert SEVENTH-DAY I Memorial United Methodist Reinhardt, Pastor. Church phone: site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL gathers for contemporary worship, ADVENTIST Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- teaching of God’s Word, prayer and 385-7848, Faith Child Development office 385-1024. 33875; 471-1122; e-mail unity@vis- ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, fellowship. Come early and stay Center, 385-3232. Sunday I Calvary Church, 1825 tanet.net. Web site, www.unityofse- I Avon Park Seventh-day 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. after for fellowship time. Child care Traditional Worship Service, 8 a.m. Hammock Road, Sebring, FL bring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Adventist Church, 1410 West Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral assis- and children’s church are provided. ; Sunday Praise Worship Service, 33872; 386-4900. An independent Celebration Service, Nursery and Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: 453- tant. Sunday schedule: Heritage Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The 10:30 a.m. Communion is served community church. Sunday morn- Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, 6641 or e-mail: Worship Service, 8:30 a.m.; Way – A place for you. Office the first, third and fifth Sunday of ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Christian Bookstore and Cafe, [email protected], Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell the month. Sunday school and 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening serv- Prayer Ministry, Life Enrichment Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m 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 Groups. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, Saturday. Church Service 10:45 a.m.; Celebration Worship Service [email protected]. Web site: service is broadcast at 8 a.m. on small friendly church waiting for senior minister transforming lives a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer at 10:45 a.m.; New Song worship www.TheWayChurch.org WITS 1340 AM each Sunday. your visit. from ordinary to extraordinary. meeting 7 p.m. Community Service service at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs- Educational opportunities include I Christian Training Ministries hours on Tuesday and Thursday is ery care provided every Sunday weekly adult Bible studies. Faith’s Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off from 9:00 a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale morning. Middle School Youth, 4 GRACE BRETHREN Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is County Road 17 on Simpson PRESBYTERIAN takes place the first Sunday of each p.m.; High School Youth, 5:30 p.m. open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 month. Senior Pastor Paul Boling. We offer Christ-centered Sunday I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 I Covenant Presbyterian Church Walker Memorial Academy school classes, youth programs, Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- to noon Saturday. All are warmly p.m. A nursery and children’s (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Christian School offering education Bible studies, book studies and 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior welcome in the Faily of Faith. church are provided. The church is Sebring, 33872-2113. A for kindergarten through 12th Christian fellowship. Church office, pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., I Good Shepherd Lutheran part of Christian International Congregation of the Presbyterian grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. 465-2422 or 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Church (AALC) American Ministries Network, a full gospel, Church in America. Sunday morn- Website is www.discoverjesus.org www.memorialumc.com. Lakeview services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid Association of Lutheran non-denominational ministry. Linda ing worship: Traditional service, I Sebring Seventh-Day Christian School, VPK to grade 5; City” Children’s Ministry throughout Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, M. Downing, minister, lindadown- 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 Adventist Church, 2106 N. State 465-0313. all services, and there are variosu Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, a.m. Wednesday evening Prayer Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. I St. John United Methodist other classes for teens, married pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. associate minister, caseydown Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery [email protected]. Church phone: Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day provided. Social activities: Choir, 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Care, Preschool and After-School Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- forme.com 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@stra- service: every Monday 9-11 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult I Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 2346. Crossroads of Life, 148 E. to.net; Web site: Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday I New Life Evangelical Lutheran Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours: registration call: 385-3111). Check every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. us out on the Web at www.sebring- Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a 33852; Tel. 863-655-9163. The 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Nathan Madrid. and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all grace.org. Congregation of the Evangelical place of your Divine appointment. I First Presbyterian Church services. Phone 382-1736. Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship We expect our supernatural God to ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two www.stjohnsebring.org with the Wisconsin Evangelical transform our lives through His entrances on LaGrande), Avon THE CHURCH OF I Spring Lake United Methodist INDEPENDENT Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday power and grace. Come, learn of Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. 8170 Cozumel Lane, Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 His plan and destiny for you. With The Rev. Robert Johnson is the LATTER DAY SAINTS Church, (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde I First Christian Church, 1016 W. a.m. For more information, call His plan we receive His provision pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or along with His perfect timing and Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; I The Church of Jesus Christ of Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship service (863) 453-5334; on the Web at visit the Web site at www.newlife opportunity. What you have longed Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study www.firstchristianap.com. Our sebring.com. for, but have been missing, can a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) 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 Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon have been thirsty for will suddenly p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Thursday. Church office phone: Senior Minister; Bible School 9 Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. quench your parched soul. Come to business meeting, 1 p.m. second Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family 655-0040. a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Grodzinski. Sunday school at 8:30 experience what you have been Wednesday; Sarah Circle business History Center (863) 382-1822. studies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery a.m., Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m.. missing for so long – empowerment meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Sunday Services: Sacrament provided for all events. Coffee and fellowship hour follow in every area of life. We teach, train Women’s Ministries Combined Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel UNITED CHURCH the service. Midweek Fragrance and send forth to win souls. You Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Free Wednesday worship, (year don’t speak English – no problema. Be a part of a warm, caring church Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- OF CHRIST INTERDENOMINATIONAL round) 7 p.m. Office phone number We have a Spanish interpreter. We family with traditional services, fol- 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 I Emmanuel United Church of is 453-6858. look forward to fellowship and wor- lowing biblical truth. a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: Christ, Jesus didn’t reject people, I World Harvest and Restoration I Trinity Lutheran Church - ship with you at 7 p.m. every I First Presbyterian Church, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: Ministries, (non-denominational) LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake Wednesday. Pastoers Gil and Rosa ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 neither do we. Join us for worship 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Benton (Faith Never Fails). FL 33870. 385-0107. Email: p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; I Grace Bible Church, 4541 [email protected], Rev. Darrell A. Peer, and Girls, second and fourth you’ll be embraced by a compas- 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- Thunderbird Road, (second church pastor. Sunday School, all ages, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. sionate congregation that is all- School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 School director; and Noel Johnson, on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. inclusive. We’re at the corner of a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. minister of youth and family life. 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior Youth Group (middle school and Hammock and Hope. Choir and prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Worship schedule after Easter pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. high school age), 3:30-6:30 p.m. THE SALVATION Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; W.H. Rogers. through December: Worship serv- Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday 6 Tuesdays. 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By MARTHA IRVINE techy friends,” says Cathy Rollman says. “It is a liberating AP National Writer Davidson, a Duke University pro- feeling to walk out of one’s door CHICAGO — When was the last fessor who co-directs the school’s and not have your cell phone in time you were alone, and unwired? PhD Lab in Digital Knowledge. your pocket.” Really, truly by yourself. Just you Those friends, she says, take Leah Jones, a 35-year-old and your thoughts — no cell long, unwired vacations and set Chicagoan, hasn’t gone quite that phone, no tablet, no laptop. “away messages” telling people to far. Many of us crave that kind of write back after they return. “And But she has cut back, turning her solitude, though in an increasingly they stick to it,” Davidson says, cell phone to “silent” mode from wired world, it’s a rare commodity. wishing she could do the same. 11:30 p.m to 6 a.m. and putting it We check texts and emails, and “They’ve come up with a social- away when she goes out. update our online status, at any ly acceptable convention for their “I’m a better friend when I don’t hour — when we’re lying in bed or own absence from the world of have my phone in my hand,” says sitting at stop lights or on trains. technology and everybody recog- Jones, who is 35 and vice president Sometimes, we even do so when nizes it.” of social and emerging media at we’re on the toilet. One organization called Reboot Olson public relations. We feel obligated, yes. But we’re has started the Sabbath Manifesto, For her, solitude might simply be also fascinated with this connected- a call to unplug one day a week to sitting home and watching a few ness, constantly tinkering and find solitude — or to simply take a episodes of TV. checking in — an obsession that’s day of rest with family and friends. MCT “I might tweet while I watch it, starting to get pushback from a Bigger corporations, some out- Some people find it hard to break away from their cell phones. but it’s a perfectly acceptable way small but growing legion of tech side the tech industry, are starting to spend an afternoon,” she says. users who are feeling the need to to catch on to this type of limit-set- Is that really solitude, though? unplug and get away. ting. Social Neuroscience. company RecordSetter.com. Davidson, at Duke, thinks it is. “What might have felt like an To encourage work-life balance, But getting away, he says — The Manifesto — described as “For some people it’s dancing obligation at first has become an Volkswagen shuts off mobile email “that’s the opposite of being lone- “a creative project designed to slow and blasting rock music,” she says. addiction. It’s almost as if we don’t in Germany 30 minutes after ly.” down lives in an increasingly hec- “We tend to think of it as solitude, know how to be alone, or we are employees’ shifts end and turns it It’s time that you take by choice, tic world” — has 10 principles. which is sort of a lofty term, when afraid of what we’ll find when we back on 30 minutes before their Cacioppo says. So while the cogni- They are suggestions ranging from in fact for many people, it’s also are alone with ourselves,” says next shift starts. tive effects are still being studied, “avoid technology” and “connect about being joyful. Camille Preston, a tech and com- Google, Nike and the Huffington he says it’s very likely that that with loved ones” to “get outside,” “The real issue is fun vs. work.” munication consultant based in Post, among others, provide space type of solitude is good for the “drink wine” and “find silence.” And often, she says, her students Cambridge, Mass. for employees to take naps, or to brain. To help with this, the organiza- are better at it than she is. “It’s easier to keep doing, than it meditate. The idea is that employ- Dan Rollman had little doubt of tion has created “The Undo List” “They seem very fine to go off is to be in stillness.” ees who take time to themselves to that when he and a few others from — an email that arrives Friday on a bike ride and leave a cell One could argue that, in this reenergize will be more productive. Reboot, a group of Jewish “thought afternoons “with ideas for conver- phone,” she says. economy, it’s wise to be constantly John Cacioppo, a University of leaders,” gathered in 2009. That’s sation topics, readings, local out- Renee Houston, an associate pro- wired — to stay on top of things, Chicago psychologist, thinks there when they created the Sabbath ings and creative endeavors to ease fessor of communication studies at to please the boss. Preston knows might just be something to that. Manifesto, inspired by the tradi- the time away from technology and Puget Sound University in people who get up in the middle of He has spent much of his career tional Jewish sabbath, but aimed at help make the day better.” There Washington state, also finds herself the night to see if their boss has tackling the topic of loneliness and people from any background who also are specific activities for sub- envying a colleague who regularly sent them an email. isolation, which researchers have are encouraged to unplug one day scribers in New York, Los Angeles unplugs. “He will drive two hours But she and others also see more proven can affect humans adverse- — any day — of the week. and San Francisco. to go to the coast just to step away, hints of limit-setting going on, this ly, all the way down to gene The idea came to Rollman when Rollman himself avoids doing just have time to think,” she says. movement of solitude-seekers with expression. he found himself craving a simpler work on Saturdays, whenever he She’s not there yet but is finding roots in the technology industry, “Feeling ignored sparks feelings time, when stores closed on can, and often unplugs altogether small ways to set limits. Her fami- ironically enough. of loneliness,” says Cacioppo, Sundays and life slowed down. then — and encourages his ly has a rule, for instance — put “When I think about truly dis- director of the University of “I knew I wanted a day of rest,” employees to do the same. cell phones away during dinner connecting, I look to my truly Chicago’s Center for Cognitive and says Rollman, who is CEO of the “There’s a huge sense of relief,” unless there’s a crisis.

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By JILL LAWLESS ence with these parties saved remained quietly on duty Associated Press many of them from discov- with his rider,” controlling LONDON — British sol- ery and subsequent capture traffic until calm was diers and military dogs gath- or destruction.” restored. ered at a British army bar- Dogs have also been hon- racks Thursday to honor a ored for service in Bosnia, A fearless feline fallen hero with selfless Iraq, Afghanistan and during courage, nerves of steel — terrorist attacks. Only one cat has ever and four legs. After the Sept. 11 attacks, received the Dickin Medal. Theo, a bomb-sniffing Apollo, a New York Police Simon, a Royal Navy springer spaniel who died in Department German shep- ship’s mascot, was honored Afghanistan on the day his herd, received the medal on for his service on HMS soldier partner was killed, behalf of all search and res- Amethyst, a ship shelled by was posthumously honored cue dogs at the sites in New Chinese Communist forces with the Dickin Medal, York and Washington, “for on the Yangtze River in Britain’s highest award for tireless courage in the serv- 1949. bravery by animals. ice of humanity.” Despite being seriously Theo worked alongside wounded by shrapnel, Simon Lance Cpl. Liam Tasker, Winged warriors returned to his rat-killing searching for roadside duties aboard the damaged bombs in Helmand province, Pigeons’ homing instinct ship, which was trapped for a Taliban stronghold. makes them excellent mes- months in Chinese waters. Tasker, 26, died in a fire- sengers, and more than fight with insurgents in 200,000 served with British “Throughout the incident March 2011, and Theo suf- forces during World War II. his behavior was of the high- fered a fatal seizure hours Some 32 were awarded the est order,” the citation said. later. Tasker’s mother, Jane Dickin Medal for carrying Simon and the ship’s crew Duffy, says the pair were back vital information from were greeted as heroes when inseparable. She’s convinced behind enemy lines. they made it back to Theo died of a broken heart. Feathered medal-winners England, but the cat died MCT “They’ll be watching us, include Gustav, a pigeon weeks before he was due to Soldiers take a break in Afghanistan to play frisbee with a bomb-sniffing dog. and they’ll be so proud,” she serving with the Royal Air receive his medal. said. “I just wish they were Force, “for delivering the here to get it themselves.” first message from the Since 1943, the Dickin Normandy Beaches from a chamber page; 7.444"; 15"; Black; chamber page; 0 0 0 2 4 5 9 0 Medal has recognized gal- ship off the beach-head” on lantry by animals serving June 6, 1944, the day of the with the military, police or D-Day landings. rescue services. Some of GI Joe, a member of the these animal heroes: U.S. Army Pigeon Service, was honored for flying 20 Canine commandos miles (32 kilometers) in 20 minutes with a message that Theo is the 28th dog to stopped U.S. planes bombing receive the medal, awarded an Italian town occupied by by animal charity PDSA and British troops in October named for its founder, Maria 1943, saving the lives of at Dickin. least 100 Allied soldiers and One of the earliest win- many civilians. ners was Rip, a mongrel found abandoned in a bomb Heroic horses shelter and adopted by a London air raid warden. He Upstart, a London police was credited with finding horse, is one of three equine more than 100 people recipients of the medal. trapped in rubble by German He was honored for a bombs during the 1940 Blitz. World War II incident in Another World War II hero which a German flying bomb was Rob, a collie who joined exploded 75 yards away, British commandos in more “showering both horse and than 20 parachute operations rider with broken glass and behind enemy lines in North debris.” Africa and Italy. His medal Despite this, “Upstart was citation said that “his pres- completely unperturbed and

NY man accused of trying to cheat Facebook Associated Press Zuckerberg in 2003 signed a NEW YORK — A busi- software development con- nessman who claimed in a tract that included a provi- lawsuit that Facebook sion entitling Ceglia to half founder Mark Zuckerberg ownership of Facebook in had promised him half own- exchange for $1,000 in start- ership in the then-fledgling up money for the budding company when he was still at company. Harvard was arrested Friday Investigators said in a on fraud charges. release that Ceglia had Paul Ceglia, 39, was arrest- replaced the first page of the ed at his Wellsville, N.Y., real contract he signed with home on charges of mail and Zuckerberg with another wire fraud after an investiga- page that was “doctored to tion by the U.S. Postal make it appear as though Inspection Service. He was Zuckerberg had agreed to scheduled to appear in feder- provide Ceglia with an inter- al court in Buffalo later in the est in Facebook.” day. A criminal complaint in Authorities said Ceglia the case said a search of doctored, fabricated and Ceglia’s computer hard destroyed evidence to sup- drives uncovered the real port the claims in a lawsuit April 28, 2003 contract, he filed in Buffalo federal which Ceglia had emailed to court in 2010. an attorney in March 2004, In the lawsuit, Ceglia years before his lawsuit claimed that he and against Facebook.

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Page 12B News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, October 28, 2012 www.newssun.com MOVIES Washington and Zemeckis take off in ‘Flight’ Cast By JAKE COYLE wrestles with his drinking defends AP Entertainment Writer problem while his heroics NEW YORK — You might are called into question. He’s timing of think that Robert Zemeckis, a Captain Sully with having devoted himself to demons. motion-capture animation for “Can anything follow this bin Laden the last 12 years, would be plane crash?” asks thrilled to return to the Zemeckis. “But the real raid movie unpredictability of live- spectacle, of course, is action filmmaking — those Denzel’s performance.” NEW YORK (AP) — moments of serendipity It’s one that many expect The team behind “SEAL when the elements align for will land Washington his Team Six: The Raid on something surprising. sixth Oscar nomination. Osama bin Laden” is say- You would be wrong. (He’s won for “Glory” and ing the television movie “In my whole career I can “Training Day.”) His per- was not recut to give a count it on one hand,” says formance is a full portrait of starring role to President the director, recalling a man who believes he’s in Barack Obama two days headaches like having to cart control when he isn’t, whose before the presidential in snow while shooting in alcoholism is propelled by election. Moscow and painting fall an inability to be honest with National Geographic foliage in October Vermont. himself and others. Channels CEO David Lyle “Every time I’ve ever been “A liar’s a liar, however says the film was indeed in a situation where, for you choose to lie or however recut — but to show less example, it’s ‘Oh my God, you want to numb the pain,” footage of the president look at this sky! Look at this says Washington, describing MCT than an earlier version of Robert Zemeckis (left) and Denzel Washington on the set of ‘Flight.’ sunset!’ — it’ never there in Whitaker. “He made a par- the film. time. We always missed it. ticular choice to numb the “I think the end titles It’s just heartbreaking.” pain.” Weekend,” Jack Lemmon in $31 million. That’s a rela- cockpit, it was like, ‘Wow. run longer than Obama’s “Flight” is Zemeckis’ first Washington was drawn to “Days of Wine and Roses” tively small amount for such I’m not going to fly, but I time on screen,” Lyle said. live-action film since “Cast the project by John Gatins’ and Nicolas Cage in a film, something that was feel like a pilot,”’ says The movie has been Away,” after which he, more (“Real Steel”) script, which “Leaving Las Vegas.” Asked made possible partially by Washington. accused by conservatives than any other filmmaker, Gatins had been working on if he consulted such films in Zemeckis’ digital know-how. The actor has little inter- of having a political agen- advanced the technology of since 1999. The screenplay making “Flight,” Zemeckis “The only movies worth est in detailing his process, da in part because of its performance capture with surrounds Whitaker with an replies, “Only in what not to doing are the ones that are which he self-deprecatingly Nov. 4 premiere date and movies like “The Polar ensemble of characters who do.” risky,” says Zemeckis. “This says “is just acting. Really, its backing by Obama sup- Express,” “Beowulf,” and “A are either challenging him “If it’s just about some- isn’t risky in the budgetary it’s not that hard.” But porter Harvey Weinstein. Christmas Carol.” (Kelly Reilly as a recovering body with chemical depend- sense, it’s risky in whether Washington, a renowned On Wednesday, The Instead, “Flight” gets its heroin addict, Melissa Leo ency, it lets everybody off the audience appreciate the hard worker, concedes: “You New York Times reported movie magic principally as the crash investigator) or the hook,” says Zemeckis. roughness of it.” do the homework. ... We that a copy of the film pro- through its performances, enabling him (Don Cheadle “It’s not relatable. But the That “Flight” stars one of should all be that way.” vided to the paper showed especially that of Denzel as a cocksure defense attor- fact that everybody — if you the few truly bankable, bona Zemeckis calls that it had been recut to Washington, who stars as ney, Bruce Greenwood as an really have the courage to be fide movie stars in Washington’s performance strengthen Obama’s role. perhaps the most functional old friend and fellow pilot, honest with yourself — is Washington helps. The “breathtaking” and “up there Lyle called the notion alcoholic in movie history. John Goodman as a drug flawed, that’s a universal movie’s poster boasts the with the greats.” that two minutes of screen As Captain Whip Whitaker, dealer). theme. That’s what I was handsome visage of the actor “There’s no fooling time would affect the elec- Washington plays an airline More than most protago- going for.” in a pilot uniform, surely an around,” the director says of tion laughable. pilot who, despite being nists, Whitaker often verges That “Flight” soars rather attractive fit for a star who Washington. “He is very “People that haven’t hung-over, drunk and coked- on unlikable. than drowning in the heavy has already known the dis- serious and he does massive seen the movie have decid- up, manages to bring down a “I’ve heard that from peo- weight of alcoholism is a tinctive look of a submarine amounts of work, and I ed that it’s a political rapidly deteriorating plane in ple, but that’s what’s good testament to Zemeckis’ sure- commander, a train engineer don’t quite know the process event. Believe me, in 85 a daring emergency landing about a part in a movie,” handedness in rendering per- and a Union soldier. because it’s none of my million homes, a movie on what should have been a says Washington. “People sonal stories on a big canvas. Simply the experience of business. He writes in from National Geographic routine hop between say, ‘What do you want me (His earlier movies include being in a flight simulator rehearsal. I’ll be saying is not going to change the Orlando, Fla., and Atlanta. to get from it?’ I’m like: It the “Back to the Future” tril- aided Washington in finding something, he’ll be writing. outcome of the election in The crash sequence, a vir- depends what you bring to it. ogy, the Oscar-winning his way into Whitaker. Another actor will be saying a country of 300 million,” tuoso set piece made with So some may not like him.” “Forrest Gump” and “Just getting into the something, he’ll be writing.” Lyle said. the digital artists from It was that moral ambigui- “Contact.”) It’s an increas- Zemeckis’ animated films, ty that attracted Zemeckis, ingly rare skillfulness, partly features the unusual but who constructs a story that because R-rated adult dra- effective maneuver of briefly poses questions for the audi- mas like “Flight” are rarely DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; october ads; 0 0 0 2 3 9 5 3 flying the plane upside ence about sympathy and made in modern Hollywood. down. The thrilling crash, acknowledging one’s own “Flight,” which Paramount which essentially opens the failings. Pictures will release Nov. 2 film, is a kind of carrot for There have been many with hopes for both solid moviegoers who are then films over the years about box office and Academy lured into a powerful charac- memorable alcoholics — Awards attention, was made ter study of Whitaker as he Ray Milland in “The Lost with a production budget of ‘Chasing Mavericks’ feels formulaic and safe

By CHRISTY LEMIRE angelic Weston, comes off as AP Movie Critic singularly sweet and upbeat, By all accounts, Jay without an ounce of com- Moriarity was a lovely young plexity or even garden-vari- man: a talented, dedicated ety teen angst. (Jay Moriarity surfer whose enthusiasm and died in 2001, the day before optimism were infectious his 23rd birthday, in a free- throughout the Santa Cruz, diving accident in the Calif., community where he Maldives.) With his curly was well known and loved. blonde locks and big blue But that doesn’t exactly eyes, he’s consistently eager make him the most com- Movie Review and guileless and actually a pelling figure to place at the little boring, as is the film center of a film, at least not ‘Chasing Mavericks’ itself. in the one-note way in which Rating: R (thematic ele- “Chasing Mavericks” is he’s depicted in “Chasing ments and some perilous credited to two longtime Mavericks.” directors, Curtis Hanson and action) This cloyingly family- Michael Apted, because friendly production tells the Running time: 115 minutes Apted had to step in to com- story of the late surfer Review: (of 4) plete the picture when (played by newcomer Jonny Hanson was suffering from Weston) in 1994, when he’s ly spelled-out reasons why it some health issues. Some of only 15 years old and dares to matters. Nothing is left to our the surfing footage is spec- take on the dangerous and imagination or interpretation. tacular but the film as a potentially deadly Mavericks Not a single character or whole lacks the kind of tonal surf break just up the coast moment rings true in the from his home. Jay wants to script from Kario Salem, and aesthetic imprimatur conquer these waves ... well, based on a story by Jim you’d want to see from a because they’re there. And he Meenaghan and Brandon respected veteran, much less enlists a gruff, reluctant local Hooper. No one feels like a two. legend, Frosty (Gerard fully fleshed-out human The film features some Butler, struggling to hide his being, from Jay’s alcoholic well-known names from the Scottish accent), to help him mother (Elisabeth Shue, world of surfing but that train. doing the best she can with doesn’t add much authentici- This sets up a “Karate an underwritten role) to the ty; despite the inherent peril Kid”-style, mentor-student, pretty childhood friend who involved in the sport, and in father-son formula in which would become the love of his this particular location, the plucky underdog awakens life (Leven Rambin) to the everything feels very clean early each day to complete a tough kid who arbitrarily bul- and safe. The surfer dudes series of arduous tasks in lies him. They are all com- don’t go around spouting preparation for a once-in-a- ing-of-age-movie types. stereotypically idiotic bro decade, five-story-tall wall of But this is most troublingly slang to each other, but they water. Every step of the way the case with Jay himself don’t feel like real people, is accompanied by the plain- who, in the hands of the either. C M Y K

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HAVING THE LAST LAUGH By ELIZABETH C. GORSKI ACROSS 80 Not on the level To say farewell 1 Islands with giant tor- 82 Purring pet “Hi, Jan,” the would bring. toises 83 "Righto!" familiar voice of How do we say 10 Annual report feature 85 Four: Pref. my friend said. “I farewell to those 15 Big Ten sch. 86 Half an attention-get- wanted to let you we wish would 18 Drunk ter know that we sold stay? How do we 19 Blues legend Smith 88 Leggy waders our house last keep them back 20 Batting material, per- 91 Modern data units night.” from what God is haps 92 5:1, e.g. “Congratula- leading them to? 21 Imposing WWI 94 Intervals between tions,” I replied. I Pause And Perhaps taking a weapon related events was genuinely Consider look at the word 22 Thing 96 Go bananas excited for Jan Merop ‘farewell’ may 23 Football fan's channel 97 Warren Buffett's them. The Lord help. 24 In __: actually nickname was granting them their According to Webster’s 25 1985 Chevy Chase 99 Time line period: heart’s desire to live nearer Dictionary, farewell means, to their family and nurture “May you fare well; film Abbr. their grandchildren. Farewell, and may we meet 27 Kim's "Sex and the 100 Square root of nove Yet, a sense of loss crept again in happier times.” It City" role 101 RAM units into that happiness. They continues by saying that it 29 Step between stories 102 Haydn sobriquet would live in Texas … too is an expression of good 31 Air balls miss them 103 Stock deal far to enjoy fun dinners in wishes at parting. entirely 105 Longfellow hero each other’s homes any- And this was certainly in 34 Scraps for Lassie 109 "Not so fast!" more. everyone’s hearts. But, how 35 Hard-rock link 111 Butter amt. They had been with us does one reconcile the feel- 38 Geographical suffix 115 Land in el mar from the inception of our ings of loss? 39 "The Impossible 116 Jet-setter's destina- new church some six years Perhaps, we don’t. Dream" musical tion before. From first meeting Parting is a part of life. 44 Sam who employed 119 Lover of 105-Across Solution on page 11B in our pastor’s home, other Things don’t stay the same. Diane and Carla 121 Fishing spot stops along the way; and In this context, we allow 46 Screwdriver, for one 122 Omits in speaking finally to the renovation of God’s plans to unfold in nature food sandwich? 90 1986 Indy 500 win- 47 Part of Chagall's the- 123 "The Accidental our present building, they the heart’s soil of another; 16 Junior-to-be 51 Stock designation ner Bobby ater work Tourist" author were there. and, help water and nourish 17 Forearm bone 54 Sweet Rosie of song 93 Big name in lingerie We led worship and it as a friend knowing that 48 Turner autobiography 124 Flat sound 19 Derrieres 56 Turkish title 95 Clean, in a way served on various boards as God goes with them he 49 To a greater extent 125 Miata maker 20 Flipped 58 Boy chaser? 96 Found out and committees together. stays with us. 50 "Body of Proof" net- 126 Sees the point of the 26 Leggy wader 61 Cursed thing 98 Hold in high regard Our lives intertwined with The Apostle Paul’s bene- work discussion? 28 Composer 62 Manhattan's __ Drive 99 Richard of "The theirs … so this farewell diction in 2 Corinthians 13: 52 Floor square Khachaturian 63 Two-faced deity Flamingo Kid" was bittersweet for both 11, NKJV, is a great exam- 53 Barista's chocolaty DOWN 30 Popular coffee hr. 66 Flamenco concert 103 Tie that binds sides. ple in letting those we love creation 1 Taunt Many preparations went go with God to their next 32 Stop along the high- shout 104 __ alcohol 55 U.K. defense gp. 2 Licorice-flavored 67 Legal gp. into making their farewell destination. way 105 Swinging joints? 57 One having trouble liqueur 33 Bay Area airport let- 68 Bugs and Elmer, e.g. dinner a special event from “Finally, brethren, 106 Fertility goddess with his sisters? 3 Piano parts ters 69 67-Down mems. the food, decorations and farewell. Become com- 107 Hilo dance 59 IOC part: Abbr. 4 French clerics 35 Friends in Rome 70 Elroy Jetson's dog the gift of a special scrap- plete. Be of good comfort, 108 Painted Desert st. 60 Garden product word 5 Beginning of school? 36 Evil guy 71 See-through book of be of one mind, live in 110 Barbra's "Funny Girl" 61 Give __: care 6 Travelocity quote 37 "Need __?" 72 "3 Alarm" candies remembrances. There was peace; and the God of love co-star 63 __ in Juliet 7 Larry of country 39 "The Social Network" 77 Large chamber music excitement in putting this and peace will be with all together to honor and you.” 64 Explosive stick 8 Remaining actress Rooney __ group 112 Tourist haven east thank them for their service As Christians we have 65 Bumbling fictional 9 Subway commuter's 40 Rye buy 78 "A League of __ Own" of Java to the Lord Jesus Christ the added joy of being for- spies hope 41 Priest's robe 79 Speed 113 "George of the through our church; and, ever friends … here on 70 Otto's "Oh!" 10 Mil. bigwig 42 "Jump" band Van __ 81 Mall battle Jungle" elephant for their precious friend- earth and in heaven. When 73 Chem class compo- 11 18 to 20 in a 114 What many players 43 Wide-awake 82 Salon creation ship. smiles and tears comingle, shoot for nent sequence 45 Hamburger order, 83 Stretching discipline And, yet, as we happily embrace them both in fond 117 Unmatched 74 Stable environment? 12 Yard sale caveat perhaps: Abbr. 84 WWII saver's pur- prepared our farewell, we farewell. Selah. 75 Switch settings 13 Fillable bread 46 Santa's favorite chase 118 Stew veggie continued to feel the 76 "Space Ghost" car- 14 Kid's attention getter snack cakes? 87 Plains Indian 120 UFO drivers, osten- impact that their loss Jan Merop of Sebring is a toonist Alex __ 15 One may follow a sig- 49 Adam's favorite fast 89 Goes by sibly News-Sun correspondent. A little pregnancy prevention is worth a whole lot of cure

Dear Abby: What per- – Susan in Arizona is the estimated number of started taking those labels ing it. centage of women’s prob- Dear Susan: Sometimes calories burned per hour for and giving them out to my lems do you think could be people marry before they several types of measured relatives. They now use them Write Dear Abby at avoided if, for the first year really know themselves, let physical activity: slow walk- to address letters to me. after beginning to date alone their partner. But I’m ing, 115 to 200; dancing, At the time I told them I www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box someone, they were to use all for giving that shout-out 275 to 350; skating or swim- was sending the labels 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. birth control and not marry? for prevention of unplanned ming, 300 to 600; tennis, because they showed my For an excellent guide to becom- Many of the women who pregnancies. According to 350 to 700; gardening, 250 “official address,” the one write to you seem to be the Guttmacher Institute, 49 to 300; golfing (18 holes), the post office is most likely ing a better conversationalist shocked that the men they’re percent of the 6.7 million 150 to 225. to recognize. I haven’t had and a more sociable person, with do not have sterling pregnancies each year fall Dear Abby There are no reliable fig- any undelivered mail since, order ‘How to Be Popular.’ Send characters. But I have never into this category. While ures on the number of calo- and my relatives like it so your name and mailing address, dated anyone who could hide some result from careless- amended to, “Act in haste, ries burned during sex much that several have start- his true colors longer than ness or mistakes in using repent, repent, repent.” because the amount of exer- ed sending me their labels, plus check or money order for $7 six months. I’m sure the birth control, others stem tion varies with the individ- too. (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, same is true of women, too. from lack of assertiveness on Dear Abby: I once read in ual. This obviously doesn’t Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box Much of your advice to the part of women because your column a list of physi- solve the problem of getting these ladies entails seeking they are economically cal activities and how many Dear Abby: With the holi- the labels in the first place, 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054- counseling or an attorney, dependent or lack the self- calories are burned while days coming, I’d like to sug- but it does provide a way to 0447. (Shipping and handling but to the millions of women esteem to insist their partner performing each one. You gest something your readers put them to use instead of are included in the price.) who haven’t yet made this use a condom. included sexual relations. can do with all the free throwing them out. mistake, how about a shout- Your comment about rush- Would you please list those address labels they will be – E.B. in Herndon, Va. out for prevention? The heart ing into marriage until you activities and the calories receiving from charities. Dear E.B.: For anyone FAIRMONT CINEMA; is ungovernable, but people really know someone burned for each? Thanks! Many of my elderly rela- who corresponds with a rela- 1.736"; 6"; Black; do have absolute power to reminds me of the saying, – Looking to Lose tives have poor handwriting tive who has fading vision or Movie Listings 10/26- use birth control and avoid “Act in haste, repent at Dear Looking: You didn’t that has led to undeliverable a tremor, that’s a good sug- 10/31; 0 0 0 2 4 0 6 4 rushing into marriage. leisure.” Perhaps it should be see it in my column, but here mail from them to me. So I gestion. Thank you for offer-

Cancer should embrace their childish side this week Special to the News-Sun Horoscope scheme. Focus your energy on dif- for the time being because there Aries (March 21-April 20) — ferent ideas. could be some major changes on the Aries, you may have to put a little Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) horizon that work to your advantage. more effort into your relationship to with no worries. – Sagittarius, although you may be Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – really reap the rewards. It doesn’t Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) – Leo, err anxious about some presentation you Pisces, spend the early part of the matter if you just met or have been on the side of caution this week; oth- need to make, it is necessary for week really buckling down to get together for years. Amp up your erwise you may see too much money advancement at your job. It will be things done and the latter part can be efforts. flying out of your wallet. Get into a over before you know it. enjoyed any way you want. Taurus (April 21-May 21) – saving mode instead of a spending Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) – There is turmoil in your financial one for the time being. Capricorn, get together with Leo and Famous birthdays sector, Taurus. But all it takes is Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) – Virgo, develop a plan that will get your Oct. 28 - River Phoenix, actor, 38; some discipline and budgeting and now is not the time to make any big finances in order. Until you sit down Oct. 29 - Rufus Sewell, actor, 45; you can be right back on track in no changes that could rock the boat. and view everything in black and Oct. 30 - Matthew Morrison, actor, time at all. Enjoy the solid foundation that you white, things will be in flux. 34; Oct. 31 - Willow Smith, singer, Gemini (May 22-June 21) – It’s have built for a few more weeks. Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) – 12; Nov. 1 - Jenny McCarthy, author, time to get creative, Gemini. Maybe Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Libra, Aquarius, although work may be 40; Nov. 2 - k.d. Lang, musician, 51; you are planning a party that can use the choices you are making may giving you headaches, stick with it Nov. 3 - Kate Capshaw, actress, 59. an interesting theme or thinking temporarily sever a few of your rela- ahead to holiday shopping. Think tionships. While this may hurt now, outside of the box. there’s a good chance you will mend Cancer (June 22-July 22) – fences in the long run. GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT Cancer, embrace your childish side Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — and let loose. Sometimes it can feel Scorpio, no matter how hard you try, FROM THE SOURCE… great to shake off responsibility for it is not in the stars for you to make the time being and just act like a kid a fortune on any get-rich-quick

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Exorcist (1973): Maybe it’s my Catholic upbringing, but this movie still scares me. It may seem trite by today’s buckets-of-blood standards, but it brought demonic possession to the forefront of tons of scary films. The vomiting and head-turning stuff may be funny now, but it wasn’t then and Father Karras’ mother still isn’t.

WARNER BROS. PICTURES Linda Blair in “The Exorcist”

Psycho (1960): Norman Bates and Mother are a seriously scary pair, and Alfred Hitchcock created the modern horror movie with this masterpiece. Sure, the shower scene A top 10 list of some of is famous, but what about the “moth- er-son” dialogue, and the fact that Anthony Perkins looked just like Hollywood’s scariest movies someone you see on the street? I’ve never been a fan of horror movies, and I hate slasher flicks.By Joe I’mHolleman, annoyed St. that Louis much Post-Dispatch of this genre is nothing more than cinematically hiding behind a door, jumping out and screaming. Of course we’ll jump and our hearts will race. Pure physical response. So what? I prefer movies that slowly push you to the edge of the seat and gently twist your body tight with

tension. Freddy, Jason, Leatherface and PARAMOUNT PICTURES most zombies (except “28 Days Anthony Perkins in “Psycho” Later”) fail to do that for me. This list of scary movies, though, would still frighten me: Alien (1979): Sigourney The Silence of the Weaver, Yaphet Kotto, Tom Lambs (1991): Not only Skeritt, Harry Dean is Hannibal Lecter Stanton, Ian Holm and (Anthony Hopkins) a John Hurt star in Ridley Scott’s clas- creepy piece of work, but what about sic about a stomach-shredding alien. Buffalo Bill, the killer who does The scenes in the ship’s bowels, with sewing with remains of his victims? the monster nothing but a blip on a The final chase, Clarisse and Buffalo screen, are tense. Bill with the night vision goggles in the basement is classic.

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILMS ORION PICTURES Sigourney Weaver in “Alien” Anthony Hopkins in “The Silence of the Lambs”

The Omen (1975): Dark City (1998): One of The Shining (1980): Jack Damien was a creepy my favorites sci-fi flicks, a Nicholson is scary as Jack little kid and the group of aliens — Watchers Torrance, a troubled writer Revelations/666 stuff — who can change people who goes a little funny in was pretty frightening psychological and the earth to fit their whims. the isolation of a Colorado resort stuff. Gregory Peck was perfect as Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, during the offseason. Stanley the father. Didn’t care for the William Hurt and Jennifer Connelly Kubrick directed so skillfully that the sequels, but the original’s scene with star, along with Richard O’Brien, of movie overcomes an annoying the Rottweilers was top-notch. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Shelley Duvall. fame.

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILMS NEW LINE CINEMA WARNER BROS. PICTURES Harvey Stephens in “The Omen” Kiefer Sutherland, right, in “Dark City” Shelley Duvall in “The Shining”

Dead Ringers (1988): The Haunting (1963): A “Dracula” (1931): Jeremy Irons plays twin classy, nongory thriller, star- Vampires are the best gynecologists, who are ring Julie Harris and Claire of all ghouls, very, very connected. Bloom, about a group of “Dracula” is the best of When one tries to break the bond, people who move into Hill House to all vampire movies, and Bela Lugosi things get weird. The scene in which prove that ghosts do not exist. As a is the best Dracula. Other good one brother displays gynecological young kid, this was one of the scary “Count D.” movies include the silent equipment he designed may be the flicks I watched more than once. “Noseferatu” and the 1979 version creepiest ever. with Frank Langella and Laurence Olivier.

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILMS MGM STUDIOS UNIVERSAL PICTURES Jeffrey Irons plays twins in “Dead Ringers” Richard Johnson and Julie Harris in “The Haunting” Edward Van Sloan and Bela Lugosi in “Dracula”