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Wednesday-Thursday, January 25-26, 2012 www.newssun.com Volume 93/Number 11 | 50 cents Inside Cowboys 100 years of Sebring Decade by Decade Schools closes rank Mugs on 27 to open there soon The early days: Nothing PAGE 5A 52 out Forecast but trees, sand and bugs of 67 Rated above Mostly sunny surrounding and warm counties High Low By ED BALDRIDGE 80 60 [email protected] Complete Forecast SEBRING — “As a school board member, I am pleased PAGE 14A overall that we are making Online progress,” said school board District 1 representative Ronnie Jackson Tuesday, responding to questions about the new rating system instituted by Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Department Question: of Education (FDOE). Should a candidate’s Highlands County ranked 52nd out of 67 counties, just sexual history be a above Polk, Hardee and campaign issue? DeSoto, despite a B grade on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Yes The numerical ranking sys- tem is based on each school’s Photo courtesy of Sebring Historical Society 48.7% The L.O. Doud family, among the early arrivals in 1911. They left within months, defeated by the harsh conditions. total points derived from FCAT scores, George Sebring had a vision for his new city and is part of Gov. Scott’s No Editor’s note: This is the first chapter emphasis on in a centennial history of the City of education. % Sebring. Each chapter, published Districts are Jackson 51.3 monthly throughout the year, will be awarded one devoted to a particular decade. point for each percent of stu- dents in the district who were Total votes: 119 By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY enrolled in the fall year and Next question: [email protected] scored on grade level or SEBRING — By 1911 tensions higher on the FCAT and Should a presidential were rising in Europe as governments made annual learning gains, candidate’s business talked peace and prepared for war. according to the FDOE web- history be a campaign In America, women began to organ- site. issue? ize and seriously fight for universal The FDOE claims the new suffrage. system will help “provide Make your voice heard at In New York City, a vast complex clear, transparent metrics to www.newssun.com of subways was under construction. help parents of school-age In Florida that October, George E. children, educators, and tax- Sebring, a successful pottery manufac- payers in Florida evaluate Obituaries turer from Sebring, Ohio, bought their school districts.” Edward Brosi 10,000 acres of wilderness around Highlands County scored Age 74, of Avon Park Lake Jackson. 498 points out of a possible Ruth Pfeiffer Sebring had a detailed plan for a 800, just one point below dream community he called Lakeview Photo courtesy of the Sebring Historical Society Baker County at 499, but far Age 89, of Indianapolis Park. Before the first shovelful of dirt A portion of Lake Jackson’s shore circa 1912. below first place St. Johns Obituaries, Page 5A was turned, he knew how the streets County’s 594. would be laid out, how utilities would Madison County ranked be provided, what kind of people he character and clean living. to encourage retired missionaries and last at 67 with an overall Index wanted to attract, and how he wanted He used his own wealth to build pastors to make Lakeview Park their score of 411. Celebrations 9B them to live. and subsidize the town to insure its home. “There are a lot of factors Classifieds 9A A life-long Methodist, Sebring’s success. He donated free land to any Religion was an organizing factor that go into the new rating Clubs & Organizations 7B dream was to create a community group looking to build a church (or Community Briefs 2A based on God and family; high moral synagogue), and provided incentives See SEBRING, page 3A See SCHOOLS, page 5A Crossword Puzzle 13B Dear Abby 13B Editorial & Opinion 4A FLY Lady 11B Josh Thompson to perform at 75th Food 10B Friends & Neighbors 9B annual Highlands County Fair Lottery Numbers 2A Movie Times 13B By SAMANTHA GHOLAR This year’s featured artist est track, “Comin’ Around.” Music 11B [email protected] will be Josh Thompson, an Thompson will perform the SEBRING — The Highlands RCA Nashville recording coun- last Saturday of the fair, Feb. NASCAR This Week 3B County Fair is less than one try artist who has risen to fame 18 at 8 p.m. Sports On TV 2B month away and is gearing up over the past two years. Local favorite JJ McCoy will for a fun-filled 75th anniver- Thompson’s debut album open the fair during the first sary year. “Way Out Here” placed the weekend, Feb. 10-11. Sales and Marketing musician in the limelight with McCoy will also return to the Courtesy photo Director Tenille Drury, has the growing popularity of his stage at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 to Rising country star Josh Thomson will headline the released the fair’s music and hit singles “Way out Here,” entertainment at this year’s Highlands County Fair. 0790994 01001 entertainment line-up. “Beer on the Table” and his lat- See FAIR, page 5A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗWednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY BRIEFS Avon Park does away with Sebring chamber Southern Ridge Band on Saturday from 7:30-10:30 banquet is p.m. at the clubhouse, one Thursday mile behind Walmart off Schumacher Road in CRA director position SEBRING — Win a 50- Sebring. inch flat screen TV at the Cost is $3.50 for mem- By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Greater Sebring Chamber bers and $5 for non-mem- [email protected] Banquet. bers. Coffee and ice will be AVON PARK — City Yes, a brand new 50-inch provided. For more infor- council signaled a new direc- flat screen TV, an $1,100 mation, call 386-0045 or tion for the city’s Community value is up for grabs at the 273-0875. Redevelopment Agency banquet Thursday from 6-8 Monday night when it did p.m., at the Island View Hughes to speak to away with the position of a Restaurant, 5223 Sun ‘n city-wide director. Lake Blvd. Historical Society Instead, the council wants The Chairman’s SEBRING — Andrew the Chamber of Commerce to Reception is at 6 p.m., fol- Hughes will be the special work more closely with each lowed by dinner and speaker at the quarterly CRA district and for the advi- awards banquet with your luncheon meeting of the sory boards to take a more choice of stuffed tilapia, Sebring Historical Society active role. chicken picata or grilled Saturday at noon at the The reason behind this, eight-ounce flatiron steak. Jack Stroup (Sebring) Civic city council members said, Cost is $35 per person, Center. The public is invit- was financial. It had nothing cash bar. There will be ed to attend the covered to do with the CRA’s current silent and live auctions and dish luncheon. Bring a dish director, Wes Hoagland. In door prizes. Please RSVP to share, and the cost is fact, councilors went out of at the Greater Sebring $1.50 each, which includes their way to praise him. Chamber of Commerce by beverage and table service. Mayor Sharon Schuler calling 385-8448. News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Hughes is manager at the opened the discussion by say- Director Wes Hoagland at the Community Redevelopment Agency’s monthly meeting Fairmount branch of ing financial shortfalls, espe- Monday night. Later in the evening, his position was eliminated. CAAT plans classes Wauchula State Bank. He cially in the Southside where AVON PARK — was born and raised in tax increments are minimal, Children’s Academy of Arts Sebring and is a 1986 grad- meant the city “can’t afford being done,” he said. “People done by the CRA can be done committee as the ears of the and Theater will host the uate of Sebring High (the cost of a director) as it are just dragging their feet.” in-house. community, but puts the following events: School. He will discuss his stands right now.” She said Councilor Terry Heston “No way are we saying responsibility for success in Session 1 is from Feb. 7 growing up and life in the approximately $60,000 to agreed, “We have to go in a you’ve not done your job,” his neighbors’ hands. through March 22 (kinder- Sebring. $70,000 that would be saved new direction,” he said. he said, looking directly at “People have to get more garten through fifth grade). For further information, by eliminating the position “Wes was always respon- Hoagland, “but the money involved,” he said, “not 10 Classes will be held from call 471-2522. could be used for redevelop- sive to me personally and to could be better used.” percent, 100 percent. A CRA 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Avon ment. the boards,” Councilor Parke No date for ending the is only as good as its commu- Park Community Center, Red Devil Pride Councilor Paul Miller, in Sutherland said. “I don‘t position was set Monday. nity. 310 W. Main St. Tuesdays support of doing away with want people to think he has- Gerald Snell, chairman of “We’ve got some wonder- Night is Friday will be choir and acting; the position, said he was dis- n’t done a good job, it’s just the Southside CRA advisory ful people on the board, but Thursdays will be art of AVON PARK — Avon appointed by the lack of that we can get a better bang board, has hope for the at most meetings hardly any- impressions; impressionist Park High School will be progress. “The job’s not for our buck. What’s being future. He sees the advisory one is there.” art and etiquette. Cost is hosting “Red Devil Pride $60. Night” basketball game and Session 2 will be March sock hop dance on Friday 27 through May 3 (grades starting at 6 p.m. APHS Lake Placid Arts and 6-12). Classes will be held students will have free from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the admission to both the game Crafts Country Fair Avon Park Community and the dance with a red Center, 310 W. Main St. shirt and school ID card. set for its 46th year Tuesdays will be modeling Free food and drinks and photography and will be provided along with Special to the News-Sun Elks). Thursdays will be commer- a DJ, games and prizes. LAKE PLACID — An For young vendors to the cial production. There will Students need to wear or event created in 1986 with a Country Fair, there will be a also be lyrical and hip-hop bring socks so they can mission to promote and stim- children’s area including face dancing. Cost is $70. dance the night away after ulate interest in arts and crafts painting by Toby’s Clowns Some full and partial the games. in the Greater Lake Placid and animals available for scholarships available upon For more information, area will be celebrating its adoption from the Humane application approval contact APHS at 452-4311. 46th birthday Saturday, Feb. Society. Wrede’s Wildlife will Contact Krista Flores for 4, with numerous vendors also be on hand along with more information at 212- ‘Christianity selling their handcrafted Florida Fish and Wildlife with 0800 or Michelle Cathey News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Explored’ classes AP City Councilor Terry Heston listens to reasons the wares in Lake Placid’s beauti- an airboat for the youngsters 449-0191. council would have to do a vote over due to a conflict of fully-renovated DeVane Park to see. Early registration is start tonight interest for Councilor Parke Sutherland. while works of local artists strongly advised for those Country dance at LAKE PLACID — and craftsmen will be on dis- individuals wishing to have Sebring Village “Christianity Explored” play nearby at Lake Placid their work judged in the will be the topic of study Elementary School. exhibits area. Contact Carol SEBRING — Sebring AP city council Wednesday evenings, start- Opening ceremonies will Mills at 465-3963 or carol- Village is hosting a country be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at [email protected]/. western dance featuring the Continued on page 5A waiting to appoint 9 a.m., with an opening prayer by Rev. Ray Cameron, followed by a message of alternate to RPAC welcome by Mayor John Jan. 121 11 12 27 35 38 45 x:5 Holbrook. In addition to the Lottery Next jackpot $8 million By CHRISTOPHER vote and a second vote vendor booths in DeVane TUFFLEY taken to do that. Then a new Jan. 18 8 33 36 40 43 51 x:5 Park, there will be 13 food Center [email protected] motion to appoint Maria Jan. 14 9 12 17 29 35 50 x:4 booths manned by local civic AVON PARK — At first, Sutherland to RPAC was and charitable organizations, city councilor Parke seconded and a third vote Jan. 23 1 14 21 29 30 Jan. 23 (n) 6912 offering such delicious items Jan. 22 8 9 10 14 32 Jan. 23 (d) 7829 Sutherland voted with his taken. This time Councilor as barbecue beef and potato Jan. 21 8 27 33 34 35 Jan. 22 (n) 8167 fellow councilors Monday Sutherland abstained. salad (Highlands County Jan. 20 4 14 16 21 36 Jan. 22 (d) 7171 night to appoint his wife, A little later, however, Cattlewomen); bratwurst and Maria Sutherland, as just as Mayor sauerkraut (Trinity Lutheran Jan. 20 11 27 38 40 15 Jan. 23 (n) 561 an alternate to the Sharon Schuler was Church); sausage with pep- Jan. 17 8 10 21 37 9 Jan. 23 (d) 331 Highlands County about to end of the pers and onions (Action Jan. 13 6 14 20 32 12 Jan. 22 (n) 753 Park and Recreation meeting, Buhr Jan. 10 Revival Family Worship 30 41 42 43 9 Jan. 22 (d) 591 Advisory Committee. leaned over for a Center); hot-dogs, chili and Immediately after whispered confer- Jan. 21 12 24 43 44 45 PB: 7 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings popcorn (Lake Placid the unanimous vote, ence with her. are twice per day: (d) is the Woman’s Club); beefrites, Next jackpot $120 million however, he asked Schuler told the daytime drawing, (n) is the Maria baked beans and coleslaw Jan. 18 6 29 34 44 50 PB: 28 PP: 0 nighttime drawing. city attorney Gerald audience Buhr want- Sutherland (Caladium Arts and Crafts); Jan. 14 10 30 36 38 41 PB: 1 PP: 5 PB: Power Ball Buhr if he should ed to do research meatball subs (Knights of have abstained instead. He before Maria Sutherland’s Columbus); hamburgers and said no money was at issue. appointment was settled. A chicken sandwiches (Lake Buhr replied he should fourth vote was taken, Placid Morning Rotary); fun- abstain. Parke Sutherland abstain- pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 9 nel cakes (Lake Placid Noon This meant the need for ing, rescinding the third Rotary); fried chicken wings awkward parliamentary vote. (New Life Assembly procedure. The matter will be on the Church); and strawberry A new motion was put agenda for the next regular shortcake (Ladies of the forward to rescind the first meeting Feb. 13. Study says citrus greening cost state billions in last five years

GAINESVILLE (AP) — A new study says 2005. citrus greening has cost Florida more than Greening causes fruit to drop prematurely $3.6 billion over the last five years. and eventually kills citrus trees. The University of Florida study released The study compared actual harvests with Tuesday says the bacterial citrus disease has projected harvests that would have taken cost the state more than 6,600 jobs since 2006 place without greening. by reducing orange juice production. Florida’s harvest for oranges used for juice The study is the first comprehensive during the past five seasons was 734 million assessment of the disease’s economic impact boxes. The study claims it would have been on Florida. an estimated 951 million boxes without The disease was first detected in Florida in greening. C M Y K

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Photo courtesy of Sebring Historical Society The Circle’s dedication ceremony in 1912.

Photo courtesy of Sebring Historical Society On the other side of town, Unidentified pioneers, taken sometime in 1911. the rail depot was still a dusty place, surrounded by Continued from page 1A and fishing parties on the to Park Street and Lakeview cattle pens as area ranchers shore of Lake Jackson. Its Drive, where the retired shipped their herds to market in the community. The city bunks were built-in and made Sebring Utilities power sta- by rail. Cowboys were as pier, built in 1912, was a of wood. Moss was used for tion now sits. common a sight in Sebring as major site for services until mattresses. It sat where the By July 1912 there was rail well heeled visitors, or pas- churches were built. There Elks Club is now, at the foot service from Haines City (a tors. was an assembly hall on of Kenilworth Boulevard, and day-long trip), electric lights, Breakthroughs in citrus Dinner Lake, known as had a small corral to one city water, a saw mill, the growing at the turn of the Salvation Point, for church side. sidewalks, paved streets and century — in particular graft- groups. There were no streets, no the city pier. Postal and tele- ing orange onto lemon stock, Photo courtesy of Sebring Historical Society On the other hand, proper- infrastructure of any kind. phone services were available creating a hardy tree able to ty deeds had a reversionary Only trees, sand and insects and a bank was in operation. Looking down Center Avenue to Lake Jackson and the City Pier, in 1912. grow in sand — brought clause. Should liquor be — including hoards of mos- The Sebring Real Estate growers and orange groves. made, sold or given away on quitoes, gnats, chiggers, scor- Company was created in From the beginning, the property, the purchaser pions, spiders, ticks and 1912 to market the town munity leaders created the stands today, on the Circle at Sebring the town was built lost all claim to the land. fleas. Most pioneers were more assertively and bring in Board of Trade, a precursor Center Avenue. The family on an economic foundation When Sebring and his still in tents. Kerosene lamps new investment. to the Chamber of lived in a house directly of agriculture, tourism and assistants and crew first flickered. Initially, Sebring himself Commerce. It was in the now behind the store. It is now the retirees. arrived at Lake Jackson in There was no doctor. There provided utilities free of closed Chamber office on the home for Friends of the 1911, they had to stay in were no stores. charge to residents, but that Circle. The building also Library used bookstore. This article draws heavily from Avon Park because it was The heat was debilitating. soon became too costly. served as a town hall, audito- A spurt of construction the writings of many local histo- already incorporated and a Walking in the sand — loose, Town leaders understood a rium, and Woman’s Club occurred during World War I, rians and community members, functioning town. Lakeview deep and loaded with fleas — government was needed to library. including the Buckeye but most particularly from Park, however, was remote was exhausting and unpleas- assess property, make a budg- One of the first grocery Building on the Circle, the Allan Altvater and Theresa — the closest railroad was in ant. et and levy and collect taxes. and dry goods stores opened Nancessowee Hotel and the Stein, who did invaluable Wauchula — and rough, a By concentrating develop- Because the state legisla- for business in 1912 when Salvation Army on land of only sand and wilder- ment to the area around ture only met during odd Thomas Whitehouse Sr. Ridgewood Drive, and the research and wrote extensively ness. Circle Park, George E. numbered years then, the arrived with his wife and six Kenilworth Lodge on about Sebring events and peo- Still a part of DeSoto Sebring made it easier to put town was not incorporated children. Originally one Lakeview Drive. ple. A special debt is owed the County, the government cen- in streets, sidewalks and utili- until 1913. story, a second floor was The Kenilworth was a Sebring Historical Society and ter was 75 miles away in ties. The first town election was added in 1918 for a hotel. major sign of progress, a its archivist, Carole Goad, for Arcadia. Among the first town held on July 3. Fifteen people Except for a short inter- deluxe hotel designed to the easy access to an excellent In fact, according to Allen improvements was laying voted. J. H. Lopp was elected lude, the family ran the busi- draw the carriage trade. It collection of materials and Altvater, only one building sidewalk — from the Circle as first mayor. nesses until 1978, when large followed in the steps of Goad’s generosity and guidance was standing when George E. to the pier down Center The first property assess- grocery chains put them out George E. Sebring’s high-end while sharing them. Next Sebring arrived — a small Avenue, and to the train ment came in April of 1914. of business. hotel, The Arrowhead, built installment: Sebring during the way station for cow hunters depot down Commerce Street In October of 1914 com- The former IGA store in 1912. 1920s

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2227 U.S. 27 South Champions in all aspects Sebring, FL 33870 863-385-6155 group of volunteers in Avon Park every grandparent at a soft- ball, volleyball or soccer NEWSROOM stepped forward this month to game when they cheer on lend their financial support and their child or buy a hot dog. ROMONA WASHINGTON A Publisher/Executive Editor time for a community effort, proving they The cycle continues when the next generation sees the Ext. 515 [email protected] are the cream in a city of champions. banners and the trophies and dreams of having their name SCOTT DRESSEL But this group just high- age is a scary thing. No in the case. Editor lights the fact that the vision longer do parents feel safe Overall, it sets the tone for Ext. 516 of a better community is with their children pedaling a city that cannot be [email protected] shared by many in Highlands all over town, or crossing squelched by small town pol- DAN HOEHNE County. U.S. 27, to play baseball. itics or angry debate. Taxes Sports Editor Led by Charles Devlin, Putting play back into and utility bills are forgotten Ext. 528 several former players and neighborhood lots is impor- for a brief time just after the [email protected] coaches have banded togeth- tant for both safety and peace national anthem ends. er to form the Avon Park of mind. It helps to bring Worries hide under the ADVERTISING Champions Club, an organi- families out of their houses bleachers from Friday night VICKIE JONES zation dedicated to fundrais- and into the light, strengthen- lights and seek other shadows Balancing budget Ext. 518 ing and educating the public ing the mind and body. on a sunny Saturday morn- [email protected] about community sports. It is the same kind of spirit ing. Their goal is to raise that Mitch and Sharon The hard work by the vol- CIRCULATION will require more money to support sporting Tomlinson had when the unteers and the players helps TONY MCCOWAN events and to congratulate Dixie League organized tour- to give the city as a whole a Ext. 522 [email protected] those who bring honor to naments in Avon Park last sense of humble pride and spending cuts Avon Park. year, rallying not only the accomplishment and escape. Many of those helping city’s political body to volun- Those mentioned certainly BUSINESS OFFICE As the 2012 Legislative with the Champions Club teer, but getting cooks and need recognition, although JANET EMERSON Session convenes in have participated in sports in clean-up crews as well. Not they are not searching for it, Ext. 596 Tallahassee, we will be met the past, and their wish to to mention carrying tables and the list of those helping [email protected] with two basic tasks, both of give back so others have an and working concessions in with sports in Avon Park, just which are mandated by the easier time participating in the Florida summer heat. like Sebring and Lake Placid, state constitution: creating a spent on marketing or pro- sports of all kinds is some- It glows around Reggie is too long to include in any budget for Fiscal Year 2012- motion. Without that hard thing to be applauded. Knighten and Richard Dick newspaper. But just turn 2013 and redistricting leg- That vision of community when they volunteer for the around and you will see work, there would be no islative and congressional service is what prompted for- Mighty Mite and Peewee someone mowing grass, pass- organized play. No champi- district boundaries. mer Avon Park city council football teams. It feels good ing a hot dog, picking up onship game. On top of the reductions Guest Column member Al Joe Hinson to to bring home a second Super trash or planting something Devlin summed it up best we made last year, we face bring play closer to home by Bowl championship and cele- in Highlands County. about all who volunteer and another year of reduced rev- Denise Grimsley organizing neighborhood brate that with the whole city. It’s those efforts that make play in this county are enue estimates totaling well- baseball. That sentiment echoes this county a good place to “champions in all aspects.” over $1 billion. Balancing a closed. In fact, Education Allowing your child too down the streets of Avon live and sends a message that Any trophy they may bring budget will require another Week ranked Florida schools far from home in this day and Park from every parent and rings clearer than any dollar home is just a bonus. round of reductions and fifth in the nation in 2011. increasing efficiencies in And at the same time the state spending. These are federal government recieved tough but necessary exercis- a first-ever credit rating es in order to hold the line downgrade last year, on taxes and live within our Florida’s AAA rating was means. reaffirmed. We learned in December Has budget-cutting been a that Florida’s unemployment smooth process? Decisions rate is again declining – a like these do not come easy. great sign. But a second sta- But when we emerge from tistic reported last month these hard economic times, indicated that Florida’s quar- we will have a state budget terly personal income growth that is better geared to what (third quarter of 2011 over Florida can afford and a the preceding quarter) fell fresh challenge to keep it for the first time since the that way. third quarter of 2009. At -0.1 If smart budgeting can percent growth, Florida serve us in tough times, it ranks 46th nationally with ought to be a norm in good respect to state growth. The times, too. Few elected offi- national average was +0.1 cials like saying “no.” But percent. saying “yes” too often is This means that even as exactly why Washington, jobs are being created, we D.C., is in a tailspin these are still not out of the dark. days. Floridians have less money Over the next two months, in their pockets and increas- we intend to meet the needs es in their tax burden would of those unable to care for be unacceptable. In pursuit themselves and fund project- of a strong, diversified econ- ed enrollment increases in omy, we must continue to our public schools. reduce the size and scope of We will fund the burgeon- government and unleash ing Medicaid system and Floridians’ potential. continue to pursue efficien- TODAY’S LETTERS In the heat of debate, cies that stretch the dollars ‘Anne Frank’ leaves saw the show on Friday night and the that January is a difficult month for me. many offer “sky-is-falling” we have. audience silent audience was so into the show that at I got way more out of that hug than she rhetoric about the impacts of Above all, we will meet the end everyone sat in silence. I think did. budget reductions. I suspect our constitutional mandate Editor: everyone was waiting for more. I have Fourever Paws Grooming was voted we will hear the same in the and uphold our responsibility Some things must never be forgotten, seen many performances at HLT and Best Groomer in a recent newspaper coming weeks. Though we to the Florida taxpayer. because they must never be repeated. this does not happen often. poll and this is just one of the reasons should not doubt the sinceri- The play, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Do not miss this show. It will close that award is deserved. I will be forever ty of those who raise con- State Representative Denise is currently running at the Highlands on Sunday, Jan. 29. grateful to Fourever Paws Grooming. cerns about budget cuts, we Grimsley (R-Sebring) is chair Little Theatre (HLT) and is one of these Olivia Scott Patsy Stamm must examine their claims. of the House Appropriations stories set in one of these times. World Avon Park Lake Placid To be sure, the sky has not Committee in the Florida War II and the systematic elimination fallen. Schools have not House of Representatives. of the Jewish people is the setting for Bouquets A Highlands County treasure this play. Forever grateful of It is the re-enactment of the diary left Editor: Fourever Paws DITORIAL AGE OLICY by a young girl who lived in hiding for Time is flying by and I just couldn’t E P P let January pass without sending a sin- over two years with seven other people. Make sure to sign your letter and include your Editor: cere “Thank you” to Choir Director The cast and the director have been I took my little 18-year-old poodle, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will be David Rinald for his fantastic Messiah able to achieve the fear that these peo- Missy, in for her grooming appointment automatically rejected. performance with his outstanding choir. ple must have felt. They lived in fear at Fourever Paws Grooming and Please keep your letters to a maximum of 400 After many weeks of hard work and every minute they lived in hiding in the explained to Fran, the owner, that words. Letters of local concern take priority. preparation, Handel’s Messiah was pre- small loft. Missy had been pretty sick. We dis- Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL sented on Dec. 4 at St. James Catholic The play shares with the audience cussed what she had been suffering 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax 385-1954; Church to our community as a holiday many of the challenges that eight peo- from and how she was recovering. or e-mail [email protected]. ple experience living in such cramped Fran then advised me she didn’t want treat. With arias by Katherine Smith, To make sure the editorial pages aren’t dominated quarters, in these conditions for this to put Missy through the trauma of Kimberly Milton, Adam Davidson and by the same writers, letters are limited to two per length of time. Added to the challenge grooming and asked me what my con- Daniel Burke and with accompanying month and a guest column can be submitted once are the three teenagers in the loft. All cerns were. I informed her I was con- organist Richard Wedig, it was every three months. of the good and bad traits that we think cerned about Missy’s ears; if they are absolutely glorious. Opinions expressed in letters or columns are solely of teenagers are expressed in the every- not kept clean she gets ear infections. I thought wings were sure to unfold. the opinion of that author and not necessarily the opin- day living while in hiding. Two of the Fran asked me to have a seat while The church overflowed with a mar- ion of the staff or editors of the News-Sun. teenagers begin to date each other, she checked Missy’s ears and then she velous audience. All items will run on a first-come basis as space per- which as well complicates the relation- would send her home with me. Fran David and your Messiah Society mits, although more timely ones could be moved up. ship of the families. In order to not be cleaned Missy’s ears and shaved her lit- Choir, you are surely a Highlands We believe your viewpoints are just as important as found there had to be silence during the tle face and then put her back in my County treasure - an absolute treasure. any community leader or government official, so con- day when there were workers in the arms. When I asked her what I owed Stay well, David; we look forward to sider this a personal invitation to get your two cents in. building below them. she replied, “A thank you”. I told her I your return next year. Thank you so The News-Sun has a long history of encouraging pub- As difficult as the topic is, the cast, had to show my appreciation to which much. lic discussion through letters, guest columns, and of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” needs to she replied, “Then a hug will do”. Fran Rolston Reader’s Response questionnaires. Providing this be commended for an excellent job. I This woman had no way of knowing Lake Placid forum for our readers is a pleasure, not an obligation.

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EDWARD BROSI A Funeral Mass will be Byrer in Warsaw, Ind. on July Edward Joseph held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 9, 1922. Ruth married Brosi, age 74, of 2012 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Robert Fredrick Pfeiffer on Avon Park, died of Grace Catholic Church in Dec. 20, 1941 and recently on Sunday, Jan. Avon Park with Father Nick celebrated their 70th anniver- 22, 2012 in Sebring. He was McLaughlin celebrating. sary. She was a supervisor in born on Feb. 6, 1937 in Entombment with Navy the mail room for 17 years Astoria, N.Y. to Herman and Honors will follow at the for Little Crow Foods and Margaret (Mulholland) Brosi. Lakeview Memorial retired in 1981. Mr. Brosi was a retired Gardens. His family received Besides her husband she is Senior Chief, US Navy serv- friends on Tuesday, Jan. 24, survived by her son, Robert ing for 23 years and during 2012 at Stephenson-Nelson Fredrick “Fred” Pfeiffer; her Vietnam. He was a member Funeral Home in Sebring. granddaughter, Therese of the Our Lady of Grace Those who wish may make Bonds; and two great-grand- Catholic Church in Avon memorial contributions in his children. Ruth was proceeded Park, where he served as an memory to the Good in death by her brother, John usher; a member of the Shepherd Hospice, 1110 W. Byrer, and grandson, V.F.W., American Legion, Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Bryan Alan Reames. D.A.V., F.R.A., the USS 33872. Funeral services have Saratoga Assoc., and has been entrusted to Private family services been a resident here since Stephenson-Nelson were held. You are invited to 1988, formerly of Funeral Home visit the website www.lep- News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR Portsmouth, R.I. Sebring, Florida pertmortuary.com, where you The Sebring Cowboys located at 2521 US 27 recently closed. The building will soon be may share a memory of Ruth, the home of the new Mug’s on 27 will be opening soon, according to signs posted on He is survived by his wife, www.stephensonnelsonfh.com the door. Mary M. Brosi; sons, Ronald sign the guest book or Brosi of California and Kevin RUTH PFEIFFER arrange a memorial contribu- Brosi of New York; daugh- Ruth Maxine Pfeiffer, age tion to either the Americn Cowboys closes, but new ters, Eileen Hernandez of 89, of Indianapolis, Ind., for- Cancer Society or the Florida and Theresa Fleming merly of Lake Placid, Fla., American Heart Association. of New York; seven grand- passed away Monday, Jan. Leppert Mortuary, Nora children and seven great- 23, 2012. She was born to the Chapel entrusted with funeral restaurant coming soon grandchildren. late Ralph and Alice (East) arrangements. By ED BALDRIDGE last meal on Saturday. [email protected] The original location in Okeechobee is COMMUNITY BRIEFS SEBRING — A sign on the front door of still open, according to a hostess at that Cowboys BBQ and Steak Co. at 2521 US 27 location that wished to remain anonymous. Continued from page 2A Admission is $5 for mem- Tickets are $7 each. For North says the business has closed perma- She also confirmed the Ft. Pierce and Stuart bers and $7 for non-mem- advance ticket purchase con- nently. ing today. Dinner will be locations are still serving. bers. tact Jim McQuigg 465-8185 Co-owners Jim McCoin and Matt Elliot served at 6:30 p.m. and dis- For more information, call or Devon Wilson 243-1356 . opened Cowboys BBQ and Steak Co. in A sign on the door states that “Mug’s on cussion will be from 6-7 385-6671. Sebring in January of 2010. 27 will be opening soon” and directs job p.m. at Lake Placid Feed & Events at local No reason was posted about why the loca- seekers and vendors to contact mug- Western Wear (next to Woman’s Club tion closed, but the establishment served its [email protected]/. McDonald’s). lodges, posts This course is designed to playing bunco LAKE PLACID — The answer the following ques- tions: Who is Jesus? Why LAKE PLACID — Bunco Lake Placid Moose 2374, did Jesus come to earth? at the GFWC Lake Placid will host the following School district ranks near What does Jesus expect of Woman’s Club at 10 N. events: His followers? Main Ave. at noon Thursday. Today - Karaoke with Big You don’t need to know A light lunch and cash prizes Freddie 6-10 p.m. bottom despite B grade anything about the Bible. will be available for $6 per Thursday - Music by work on our lower 25th per- effect my decisions in the You won’t be asked to read person. Franke 6-10 p.m. Continued from page 1A centile.” future. We are on the right aloud, pray or sing. You can Call 633-8077 to reserve. Call the Lodge at 465- system, but we have Statistically, out of 100 track, and we are showing ask any question you like or 0131 for details. improved from a C last year students, the lowest 25 have improvement because of the if you prefer, you can simply Free amplified to a B and that shows we are to show improvement of at hard work our staff and listen. telephones LAKE PLACID — The making progress. I am not least 50 percent on their teachers are putting for- The class is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars distribution unsatisfied with our FCAT each year, according ward,” said Jackson. First Presbyterian Church of Post 3880 in Lake Placid, progress, no. But, there are to the FDOE. It is an area More information about Lake Placid SEBRING — Hearing will host the following always areas that need where every county could the rating system can be (www.fpclp.com). Free child Impaired Persons will dis- events: improvement,” Jackson improve, according to the found at care provided at the church, tribute free amplified tele- Today - Ladies Nite 5 p.m. said. FDOE. app2.fldoe.org/SchoolDistri 117 N. Oak Ave. phones to Florida residents to close. “For example, we need to “It is not really going to ctRanking/. All are invited to attend. If who have a hearing or For details, call the Lodge you would like to attend, speech loss, in the confer- at 699-5444. call the church office at 465- ence room at Nu-Hope Elder 2742. Care Services, 6414 U.S. 27 SEBRING — The Sebring Lawsuit filed in north Florida helicopter crash South in Sebring, from 10 Recreation Club, located at Skylarks Orchestra a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. 333 Pomegranate Ave., will JACKSONVILLE (AP) David Hines and a heart a heart for transplant. at Highlands Social host the following events: — The daughter of a Mayo surgeon from the Mayo Hines’ 27-year-old daugh- Dance Club Thursday - Shuffleboard Clinic organ procurement Clinic in Jacksonville died ter Christine Hines filed a Spaghetti Dinner for tournament/No 2 Pros/Any technician killed in a north in the Dec. 26 crash, along lawsuit Friday in Clay SEBRING — The Potter’s House Doubles at 9 a.m. Florida helicopter crash is with SK Logistics pilot E. County Court seeking more Highlands Social Dance For more information, call suing the company that Hoke Smith. They were fly- than $15,000 in damages Club hosts social dancing on LAKE PLACID — The 385-2966. operated the aircraft. ing to Gainesville to pick up from Smith’s company. Friday at the Senior Center Lake Placid Masonic Lodge on Sebring Parkway from 7- will have a spaghetti dinner SEBRING – The Sebring 9:30 p.m. for the public on Saturday at Elks will host the following Have fun and dance the their Lodge, 102 N. Main events: MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; FF, night away to the music of Ave., from 4-7 p.m. All Today - Wacky TRHP, Main; 0 0 0 1 5 4 5 3 the Skylarks Orchestra. All funds raised go directly to Wednesday, food 5-6:30 club dances are open to the the Potter’s House for new p.m., classic cheeseburger public. Appropriate dress heating/AC units, major $6.50; dance only $5; Music The news required. repairs, and building and by Frank E 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Snack Bar opens at 6 p.m. equipment maintenance. Texas hold ’em 6:30 p.m. is just a Thompson headline act for click away! www.newssun.com Highlands County Fair lineup Continued from page 1A are also coming in quickly, as Tickets for the fair con- NEWS-SUN well as the livestock and certs are now on sale and can open for Thompson. agriculture spaces. Additional entertainment be purchased online at “We already have 60 includes the semifinals and www.hcfcc.net/ or at the fair entries to the arts and crafts,” finals of Heartland Idol on office between 8 a.m. and 4 24/7; 5.542"; 5"; Black; chicken tenders; 0 0 0 1 6 1 6 8 Sunday, Feb. 12 beginning at said Drury. p.m. 1:30 p.m. (a preliminary With the placement of Tickets prices are $15 round will take place this Heartland Idol at the fair this (general seating) and $20 for Saturday), Groovus, the year, it is sure to be a memo- pit seating (limited seats California Toe Jam Band, rable one. closest to stage ) when pur- “I am so excited and grate- The Grizzly Bear chased before Feb. 10. ful to have Heartland Idol a Experience, chain saw carver Tickets will then be $21 for part of the fair this year. It Rodney Green, hypnotist general and $26 for pit seat- will make a huge difference. Mark Yuzuik as well as the ing. (Radio station) 97 Country Miss, Junior Miss and Little Any tickets purchased Miss Highlands County pag- has signed on as an advertis- before Feb. 18 include eants. er for the fair as well as admission into the 75th Drury said Tuesday morn- (Thompson’s) performance, ing that the fair production is so hopefully it will get the Annual Highlands County in full swing and things are word out and draw a lot of Fair. moving smoothly. out of county people. For more information visit “After Christmas we are in “It’d be great to have peo- the Highlands County Fair full fair mode. It is quite a ple in from Polk and the other Convention Center Facebook production,” Drury said. surrounding counties,” Drury page, www.hcfcc.net/ or call The fair association has said. 382-2255. been busy setting up vendor and booth reservations the past several weeks and is DAILY COMMERCIAL; 3.639"; 1"; Black; hospice very close to selling out of (cornerstone), obit pg; 0 0 0 1 5 4 3 7 spaces. 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Page 6A News-Sun ࡗWednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com Romney paid $3M in federal income tax in 2010

Associated Press not a dollar more. I don’t WASHINGTON — think you want someone as Republican presidential can- the candidate for president didate Mitt Romney paid who pays more taxes than he about $3 million in federal owes.” income taxes in 2010, hav- Romney’s 2010 returns ing earned more than seven show the candidate is among times that — $21.7 million the top 1 percent of taxpay- — from his investments and ers. The returns showed making him among the about $4.5 million in item- wealthiest of American tax- ized deductions, including payers. At the same time, $1.5 million to the Church Romney gave nearly $3 mil- of Jesus Christ of Latter- lion to charity — about half Day Saints. of that amount to the Before the tax records Mormon Church — which were released, Romney’s old helped lower his effective investments in two contro- tax rate to a modest 14 per- versial government-backed cent, according to records housing lenders stirred up MCT his campaign released early new questions at the same Steve Atz, a 21-year-old senior at Penn State, stands at the Joe Paterno statue and memorial Monday, January 23, 2012, Tuesday. time his campaign targeted after Paterno's death in State College, Penn. For 2011, he’ll pay about Gingrich for his work for $3.2 million with an effec- Freddie Mac. tive tax rate of about 15.4 Gingrich earned $1.6 mil- A long, somber farewell begins percent, the campaign said. lion in consulting fees from Those returns haven’t yet Freddie Mac even though been filed yet with the Romney has as much as Internal Revenue Service. $500,000 invested in the for Penn State’s Paterno The former Massachusetts U.S.-backed lender and its governor had been under sister entity, Fannie Mae. pressure in recent weeks to The dimensions and the By GENARO C. ARMAS retired from coaching,” Nelson said. early afternoon at Pasquerilla Spiritual release his tax returns, his sources of Romney’s wealth, AP Sports Writer The 85-year-old Paterno, the win- Center. There is another public viewing GOP opponents casting him which he has estimated to be STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State ningest coach in major college football, Wednesday, and after that Paterno’s as a wealthy businessman as much as $250 million, football players past and present made a died Sunday. His lung cancer was dis- family will hold a private funeral and who slashed jobs in the pri- have become pivotal issues somber pilgrimage to the campus spiri- closed in November, days after he was procession through State College. vate sector. Rival Newt in the roiling GOP primary tual center Tuesday for Joe Paterno, fired in the aftermath of the child sex- On Thursday, the school’s basketball Gingrich made public his campaign. For months, attending a viewing for the coach who abuse charges against former assistant arena will be the site of a public service returns on Saturday, show- Romney dismissed calls to helped shape the university for more Jerry Sandusky. called “A Memorial for Joe.” Penn State ing he paid almost $1 mil- release his personal income than a half century. Paterno’s family gathered earlier was expecting a huge demand for seats lion in income taxes — a tax tax records. But after mount- The players wore dark suits and filed Tuesday for a private viewing, Nelson and set a two-per-person limit on tick- rate of about 31 percent. ing criticism from his rivals out of three blue Penn State buses — the said. The family was joined by current ets. Romney’s campaign con- and others, coupled with his same buses that once carried Paterno players and new Penn State coach Bill Former players began arriving shortly firmed the details of his tax stinging weekend loss to and the team to games at Beaver O’Brien, followed by former players. after members of Paterno’s last team information after several Gingrich in the South Stadium on fall Saturdays. Son Scott A line of ex-players stretched around filed in. Some players hugged and news organizations saw a Carolina primary, Romney Paterno was seen coming in and out of the corner and down the block. O’Brien shook hands at the curb outside preview of the documents. agreed to release his 2010 the center. This marked the start of three days of the center. By midmorning, with two “You’ll see my income, return and 2011 estimate. One current and one former team public events as the Penn State commu- busloads of players still paying respects, how much taxes I’ve paid, Romney already has member will stand guard over the nity in State College and beyond said dozens more mourners showed up, lined how much I’ve paid to char- acknowledged that his cur- closed casket for the duration of the goodbye to the man who led the Nittany up along the sidewalk. ity,” Romney said during rent tax rate is about 15 per- public viewing, athletic department Lions to 409 wins over 46 years. With crowds spilling onto the curb, Monday night’s debate in cent, a level far lower than spokesman Jeff Nelson said. Big crowds were expected to show traffic slowed. A few people stared out Tampa. “I pay all the taxes standard rates for high- “He left us too early and I think about their love for Paterno, starting with a windows from a classroom building that are legally required and income earners. the impact he could have made once he 10-hour public viewing that begins in across street.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Page 7A The big get in Florida — Rubio — isn’t giving

By LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ He gave a wildly lauded speech Associated Press on behalf of a free market and com- MIAMI — He’s young, telegenic passionate conservatism last sum- and charismatic. He’s Hispanic, mer at the Ronald Reagan Library Catholic and the son of Cuban in California. He opposed Obama’s immigrants. He’s a tea party nomination of Supreme Court favorite, a GOP star and, many say, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a Puerto the future of the Republican Party. Rican-American and the first Sen. Marco Rubio’s endorsement Hispanic to be named to the court. would be a big get for any of the He recently blocked another Puerto presidential contenders ahead of the Rican-American’s nomination for Jan. 31 Florida primary — if only ambassador to El Salvador. While he were the giving kind. conservatives generally applaud The freshman senator, who has both moves, they’re not likely to ties to GOP presidential front-run- play well with central Florida’s ners Mitt Romney and Newt fast-growing Puerto Rican commu- Gingrich, has pledged to stay neu- nity, a major swing vote in the tral as Republicans pick a chal- state. lenger to President Barack Obama. Meanwhile, his support among But Rubio’s refusal to pick sides Hispanics is hardly rock solid hasn’t squelched intense specula- nationwide. Rubio got into a public tion about whether Rubio might spat with Univision over how the MCT make a surprise endorsement — Sen. Marco Rubio hasn’t endorsed a candidate for the Republican presidential primary. No. 1 Spanish-language network and whether he’ll end up as the handled a story detailing a decades- vice presidential nominee. old drug conviction of Rubio’s Rubio publicly insists that he’s state legislator was the youngest Mallea is running Gingrich’s swing state, that has Republicans brother-in-law. He was forced to not interested in either, saying person and first Hispanic to become Florida campaign. Rubio and speculating about his political backpedal last year when it was recently that many of those running speaker of the Florida House in Gingrich both will address the future. revealed that his parents did not have been helpful to him and that 2007. He vaulted onto the national Hispanic Leadership Network’s His potential appeal to Hispanic flee Fidel Castro’s communist gov- he’s not inclined to endorse anyone stage in 2010 when he latched onto conference in Miami on Friday. independents could be a huge draw ernment as he had claimed. They in the primary. On Monday, while the fledging tea party movement to Romney, for his part, endorsed for the eventual GOP nominee. were economic immigrants who he was racing to the Senate for a challenge then-Gov. Charlie Crist, a Rubio over Crist in the 2010 GOP Rubio is immensely popular among arrived in the U.S. several years vote, he gave two answers to the centrist and the GOP establish- Senate primary, calling him “an Cuban exiles, one the GOP’s most before the Cuban Revolution — endorsement question: a subtle ment’s choice, in the Republican American hero” and adding: “He reliable and influential voting blocs though they quickly came to “no” followed by a more emphatic primary for an open Senate seat. represents what is good and so in this state. And his popularity oppose Castro and identify with the “no.” Rubio’s stock rose quickly, forcing great about this land of ours.” with the tea party could help inject exile community. Aides to Romney and Gingrich Crist to flee the GOP and run as an Nearly half a dozen Rubio the ticket with a dose of excite- Rubio also opposes comprehen- say neither candidate has asked independent. In the end, Rubio was staffers worked for the former ment, and help ensure these sive immigration reform and sup- Rubio for his endorsement out of the GOP nominee and he went on Massachusetts governor’s 2008 activists turn out in November to ports Arizona’s tough new law tar- respect for the senator’s decision to to win in the general election. presidential campaign, including support the nominee. geting illegal immigration, putting stay out of the race. Even so, their Rubio has connections to both the senator’s chief of staff. “He comes across as genuine and him in stark contrast with the vast backers are privately hoping Rubio front-runners. Both Romney and Gingrich have that’s why people like him,” said majority of the country’s Latino changes his mind, given how wide He and Gingrich have known called Rubio an obvious choice for Jennifer Korn, executive director of voters. open the race is only a week before each other for years. The freshman a vice-presidential short-list. the center-right Hispanic Even though he’s not endorsing Florida’s Republicans weigh in on senator brought a photo of the for- “He checks a lot of boxes. He Leadership Network. in the presidential race, Rubio is what has been a volatile nomination mer House speaker to his comes from Florida, and he pro- Indeed, Rubio, who teaches having at least some effect on it. fight. Washington office. And Gingrich vides balance,” said former Florida political science at Florida Mindful of angering Rubio, near- Rubio, 40, is one of Florida’s wrote the forward to Rubio’s book, Sen. Mel Martinez, a Romney International University in his spare ly all of the GOP candidates most popular leaders, particularly “100 Innovative Ideas for Florida’s backer. “I can’t conceive of anyone time, is a natural on the campaign declined to participate in a pro- among Republicans. A Quinnipiac Future.” Rubio wrote it before tak- who in a list of five or six wouldn’t trail, equally comfortable giving posed Univision presidential debate University poll released Jan. 10 ing office as Florida House speaker. have Rubio there.” passionate speeches about his par- last year. This week, Gingrich, found that nearly 80 percent of Gingrich has called the book “a Bill McCollum, co-chair of ents’ sacrifices as he is discussing Romney and Santorum agreed to Republicans and nearly half of work of genius.” Gingrich’s Florida campaign, said how to restructure Social Security. participate in a “Meet the independents approved of the job Rubio’s personal friend and Rubio would be among Gingrich’s He also has a captivating life story Candidates” forum co-hosted by the he is doing. Only a quarter of political ally, fellow Cuban- top picks for vice president “if and that he holds up as an example of network. Democrats liked his job perform- American U.S. Rep. David Rivera, when the time occurs.” the American Dream. Mallea said Gingrich agreed to ance. is backing Gingrich. Rubio’s for- It’s not just that he’s from Then there’s Rubio’s strong participate only after getting A native of Miami, the former mer Senate campaign chief Jose Florida, a critical general-election record as a conservative. Rubio’s OK.

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Page 8A News-Sun ࡗWednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com Disney will allow park workers to have beards

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO — Workers at Disney’s U.S. theme parks will be allowed to grow beards and goatees for the first time ever, Disney offi- cials said Monday. The change in Disney’s facial hair policy will apply to workers in Florida and California starting next MCT month, said spokeswoman Andrea In addition to hosting Rays games, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg is supposed to be hosting the homeless, a state representative says. Finger. Facial hair was prohibited on theme park workers when founder Pro sports teams could be forced to Walt Disney opened Disneyland in California in the mid-1950s. The company revised its policy in 2000 to allow mustaches, provided they were grown on vacation and not at return millions in state funds work. Starting Feb. 3, beards, mus- By GARY FINEOUT ties. taches and other facial growth will Associated Press Provision in state law says stadiums The argument behind the tax be allowed. TALLAHASSEE — Florida must be used as homeless shelters subsidies is that it is an economic State Sen. Mike Bennett has been development incentive meant to Man charged with complaining for the last six years received from the state over the that receives public support and entice sports franchises to lock in causing 5 accidents that taxpayers shouldn’t have to last two decades. The provision allows its games to be blacked out long-term deals to stay in one loca- help professional sports teams pay would impact pro teams like the on local television. The $125,000 tion. BARTOW — A central Florida for new stadiums. Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Rays, fine would then be used to pur- Ron Book, a lobbyist who repre- man has been arrested after authori- The Bradenton Republican has Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville chase tickets for foster children sents Sun Life Stadium, the home ties say he crashed his sport utility repeatedly tried — and failed — to Jaguars, Florida Panthers, and the and members of the military so to the Dolphins, contends that vehicle into five other cars, all in get the Florida Legislature to pass Tampa Bay Buccaneers. they could attend games. Bennett’s bill would not apply to separate crashes. a bill that would require voter “We have spent over $300 mil- The National Football League is many South Florida sports teams Polk County Sheriff’s deputies approval before taxpayer money lion supporting teams that can the only professional league that because counties there have home- received a call Monday that a green could be used to help pay for stadi- afford to pay a guy $7, $8, $10 mil- requires blackouts. The NFL policy less plans in place and a dedicated Kia was driving strangely and at ums or help pro teams. lion a year to throw a baseball 90 applies to stations within a 75-mile source of funding. one point travelling in the wrong Last summer, however, Bennett feet, I think that they can pay for radius of where the game is played Bennett, however, said that pro direction on one road. came up with a new angle. their own stadium,” Bennett said. if all tickets are not sold 72 hours teams need to realize that it is dif- Forty-seven year-old Curtis He discovered that back in the A Senate panel on Monday in advance of kickoff. NFL offi- ficult for state lawmakers to vote Gunter was involved in the first late ‘80s state lawmakers included backed Bennett when it voted cials have defended the policy as a to cut state funding for education crash around 2:45 p.m. The Orlando a provision into state law that says unanimously in favor of his bill way to help NFL teams sell tickets. and health care at the same time it Sentinel reports he had additional that sports stadiums and arenas are which would require the teams to It’s unclear how far the bill will is paying millions to professional crashes after that. supposed to be utilized by local refund the state all the money they move this session since profession- sports teams. He even warned that A deputy was about to put spiked governments for homeless shelters. have received by the end of the al teams have been successful in he has already talked to an outside sticks in the road to stop Gunter’s The provision was reportedly put year if they can’t prove the stadium past years opposing legislation that lawyer about the possibility of a vehicle when the SUV hit his into place by the late Sen. Jack has been used as a homeless shel- would take away or end the state’s class-action lawsuit against the parked patrol car. Nobody was seri- Gordon, a Miami Beach Democrat. ter. tax subsidy program. Florida pays franchises. ously injured. Bennett says that hasn’t hap- Bennett also added another up to $2 million a year to stadiums “Since they always want to talk Gunter was charged with leaving pened. So he wants the stadiums twist: He included on Monday a and arenas that have deals with pro about sportsmanship and playing the scene of a crash with property and arenas — and the sports teams provision being pushed by fellow sports franchises. There is also a by the rules, we want to find out if damage and reckless driving. He that use them — to return as much Republican Sen. Mike Fasano that similar program that offers up to they really want to play by the was booked into the Polk County as nearly $275 million they have would fine any sports franchise $500,000 to spring training facili- rules,” he said. Jail.

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Associated Press formerly represented correc- officers or their representa- TALLAHASSEE — With tions officers. The Teamsters tives. its main sponsor saying he’s now represent those employ- They brought up what Sen. confident of millions of dol- ees. Don Gaetz later derided as a lars in savings every year, a Circuit Judge Jackie “parade of horribles”: Private Senate committee Monday Fulford of Tallahassee even- prison guards don’t have to cleared two bills allowing for tually ruled that the state’s be trained and certified like the privatization of prisons in plan is unconstitutional state corrections officers; South Florida. because it was approved as they won’t assist when a pris- The rules committee part of the annual budget and oner escapes; and youthful approved the bills (SB 2036 not as a stand-alone law. offenders will be mixed with and SB 2038) on party-line Attorney General Pam Bondi adults and won’t get the edu- votes after more than three is appealing Fulford’s deci- cation they need. hours of debate and public sion. Corrections officers like comment. Separately, the Department Sgt. Glynn Reeder, who said Dozens of people spoke of Corrections announced he’s worked at Florida State against the bills, telling sena- this month that it was shut- Prison for “22 years and 10 tors privatization would put ting down seven other state months,” suggested to sena- state employees out of work prisons and four work camps, tors that privatization was the and will reduce public safety. all of which employ nearly wrong fix to the state’s budg- Committee vice-chair JD 1,300 people, because of a et ills. Alexander, careful to use the decreasing prison population. “How many people are you word “competition” instead Most of those opposed to willing to put on unemploy- of privatization, said he the bills were corrections ment?” he said. expects $22-45 million a year in savings. “From my standpoint, competition makes things UNIVERSAL CENTER OF NATURAL MA; 3.639"; 5"; improve,” the Lake Wales Black; internet included; 0 0 0 1 6 1 7 3 Republican said, later adding, “We have to balance the greater good.” That came as cold comfort to Amanda Abers. She said she moved from Minnesota a year ago to work as a correc- tions officer at Vero Beach’s Indian River Correctional Institution. That facility is slated for closure. “I’m going to have to move out of the state to sur- vive,” she told the commit- tee. “I want you guys to think about that. You’re putting me out on the street along with close to 200 other people, plus their spouses, their kids.” Last year, the Legislature passed a South Florida prison-privatization plan but the state was sued by the Florida Police Benevolent Association, the union that

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: GC-11-000591 CIVIL DIVISION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. CASE NO. 282011CA000758XXXXXX CIVIL DIVISION FILE NO. PC 12-10 CIVIL ACTION GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Plaintiff, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., CASE NO.: 282011CA000822A000XX IN RE: ESTATE OF CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-001934 CASE NO. 28-2009-CA-001600 vs. Plaintiff, ONEWEST BANK, FSB, RICHARD FOSTER BAKER FINANCIAL FREEDOM ACQUISITION LLC, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A JACQUELINE GREEN F/K/A JACQUELINE J. SULLI- vs. Plantiff, Deceased. Plaintiff, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., VAN; BRIAN SULLIVAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NEILYS CORZO; et al., vs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS vs. Plaintiff, JACQUELINE GREEN F/K/A JACQUELINE J. SULLI- Defendants. GLORIA D. RAHN, et al, The administration of the estate of RICHARD THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, vs. VAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRIAN SULLIVAN; NOTICE OF ACTION Defendants. FOSTER BAKER, deceased, whose date of death ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, CECELIA HIGH; UNKNOWN TENANTS IN UNKNOWN TENANT I; UNKNOWN TENANT II, and TO: NEILYS CORZO NOTICE OF ACTION was December 10, 2011, is pending in the Circuit OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, POSSESSION, et. al. any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, Last Known Address TO: Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, DORIS MOODY Defendant. and other unknown persons or unknown spouses 287 NW 85TH PL UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GLORIA D. RAHN sion, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce A/K/A DORIS CAROLINE MOODY A/K/A DORIS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE claiming by, through and under any of the MIAMI, FL 33126 Last Known Address: 1225 Citroen Drive, Sebring, Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and ad- JESCHON MOODY A/K/A DORIS J. MOODY, DE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Re- above-named Defendants, Current Residence is Unknown FL 33872 dresses of the personal representative and the CEASED, et al, setting Foreclosure Sale dated December 23, Defendants. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Current Residence: Unknown personal representative's attorney are set forth Defendant(s). 2011, and entered in Case No. NOTICE OF ACTION a mortgage on the following described property in GLORIA D. RAHN below. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 28-2009-CA-001600 of the Circuit Court of the TO: Highlands County, Florida: Last Known Address: 1225 Citroen Drive, Sebring, All creditors of the decedent and other per- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands JACQUELINE GREEN LOT 21, BLOCK 39, SEBRING HILLS SOUTH, FL 33872 sons having claims or demands against dece- Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated Decem- County, Florida, wherein BAC HOME LOANS F/K/A JACQUELINE J. SULLIVAN UNIT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclo- dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is re- ber 09, 2011 and entered in Case No. SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME 558 LEAR AVENUE RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 7, OF THE sure of Mortgage on the following described prop- quired to be served must file their claims with this 28-2009-CA-001934 of the Circuit Court of the LOANS SERVICING, L.P., is the Plaintiff and CECE- LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, erty: court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS LIA HIGH; UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION OR FLORIDA. LOT TWENTY EIGHT (28), BLOCK NINETEEN (19), THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS County, Florida wherein FINANCIAL FREEDOM AC- are the Defendants. Robert Germaine as The Clerk 80 GOFF RD. has been filed against you and you are required to OF SEBRING COUNTRY ESTATES SECTION ONE, NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERV- QUISITION LLC, is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best VENUS, FL 33960-2121 serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIEN- bidder for cash in the JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, OR on SMITH, HIATT & DIAZ, P.A., Plaintiff's attor- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 49, OF THE All other creditors of the decedent and other ORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIM- BASEMENT, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, 499 US HIGHWAY 27 N. neys, whose address is PO BOX 11438 Fort Lau- PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, persons having claims or demands against dece- ANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR SEBRING, FL 33870 AT 11:00 A.M. on February VENUS, FL 33960-2043 derdale, FL 33339-1438, (954)564-0071, within FLORIDA. dent's estate must file their claims with this court AGAINST, DORIS MOODY A/K/A DORIS CAROLINE 2, 2012, the following described property as set OR 30 days from first date of publication, and file the has been filed against you and you are required to WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE MOODY A/K/A DORIS JESCHON MOODY A/K/A forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: 13 W. ROYAL PALM ST. original with the Clerk of this Court either before serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. DORIS J. MOODY, DECEASED; ANY AND ALL UN- LOT 1, BLOCK 24, SYLVAN SHORES ESTATES, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 service on Plaintiff's attorneys or immediately on Marshall C. Watson, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN- SECTION C, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered whose address is 1800 NW 49TH STREET, SUITE RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE DER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVID- THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE BRIAN SULLIVAN against you for the relief demanded in the com- 120, FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309 on or before FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER UAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO 87, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS 80 GOFF ROAD plaint or petition. February 28, 2012, a date which is within thirty BARRED. BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN COUNTY, FLORIDA. VENUS, FL 33960 DATED on January 5, 2011. (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, Any person claiming an interest in the surplus OR ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK THE NEWS SUN and file the original with the Clerk FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIM- from the sale, if any, other than the property 13 W. ROYAL PALM STREET As Clerk of the Court of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's at- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE ANTS; MICHELLE J. BALSLEY, AS HEIR OF THE owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 By: /s/ Annette E. Daff torney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a de- OF DEATH IS BARRED. ESTATE OF DORRIS MOODY A/K/A DORIS CARO- claim within 60 days after the sale. OR As Deputy Clerk fault will be entered against you for the relief de- The date of first publication of this Notice is LINE MOODY A/K/A DORIS JESCHON MOODY Dated this 9th day of January, 2012. 558 LEAR AVVENUE January 18, 25, 2012 manded in the complaint. January 25, 2012. A/K/A DORIS J. MOODY, DECEASED; UNITED Robert Germaine LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 If you are a person with a disability who needs Personal Representative: STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF U.S. DE- As Clerk of the Court OR assistance in order to participate in a program or /s/ Reed Alexander Baker PARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak 499 US HIGHWAY 27 N. service of the State Courts System, you should Attorney for Personal Representative: MENT - SOUTHERN; are the Defendants, The As Deputy Clerk VENUS, FL 33960-2043 contact the Office of the Court Administrator at /s/ Michael A. Rider Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best Dated this 9th day of January, 2012. (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or Florida Bar Number: 175661 bidder for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE January 18, 25, 2012 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JACQUELINE GREEN (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service) as much in 13 N. Oak Avenue BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- F/K/A JACQUELINE J. SULLIVAN advance of your court appearance or visit to the Lake Placid, FL 33852 HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 558 LEAR AVENUE courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to ex- Telephone: (863)465-1111 11:00 AM, on the 15th day of February, 2012, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT plain your functional limitations and suggest an Fax: (863)465-8100 the following described property as set forth in OR FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, auxiliary aid or service that your believe will enable E-Mail: [email protected] said Final Judgment: 80 GOFF RD. PROBATE DIVISION IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA you to effectively participate in the court program January 25; February 1, 2012 LOT 45, HOLIDAY ACRES SUBDIVISION, AC- VENUS, FL 33960-2121 FILE NO. PC 12-13 CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION or service. CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN OR IN RE: ESTATE OF CASE NO.: 28-2008-CA-000874 WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 25, PUBLIC RECORDS OF 499 US HIGHWAY 27 N. JOHN DANIEL RIECK THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE this 17th day of January, 2012. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. VENUS, FL 33960-2043 a/k/a JOHN D. RIECK CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. ROBERT W. GERMAINE FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1979 BAR- OR Deceased. ASSET-BACKED As Clerk of the Court PROBATE DIVISION RINGTON MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON AS 13 W. ROYAL PALM ST. NOTICE TO CREDITORS CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-22; By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak FILE NO. PC 11-513 A FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE THERETO: VIN LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 The administration of the estate of John Daniel Plaintiff, Rieck a/k/a John D. Rieck, deceased, whose date As Deputy Clerk IN RE: ESTATE OF #FLFL2A923332412 & FLFL2B923332412. vs. January 25; February 1, 2012 SHIRLEY ANN NIX, A/K/A 81 Recreation Drive, Venus, FL 33960 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRIAN SULLIVAN of death was September 12, 2011, is pending in LIBAN S. MANTILLA, et al., Deceased. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus 80 GOFF ROAD the Circuit Court for Highlands Court, Florida, Defendants. NOTICE TO CREDITORS from the sale, if any, other than the property VENUS, FL 33960 Probate Division, the address of which is 590 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE The name of the decedent, the designation of owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file OR South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- the court in which the administration of this estate a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale 13 W. ROYAL PALM STREET The names and addresses of the personal repre- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT der or Final Judgment entered in Case No. is pending, and the file number are indicated WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 sentative and the personal representative's attor- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, 28-2008-CA-000874 of the Circuit Court of the above. The address of the court is 430 S. Com- on January 17, 2012. OR ney are set forth below. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The name ROBERT W. GERMAINE 558 LEAR AVVENUE All creditors of the decedent and other persons CASE NO. 11000836GCS County, Florida, wherein, THE BANK OF NEW and address of the personal representative and Clerk of the Circuit Court LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 having claims or demands against decedent's es- LPP MORTGAGE LTD, YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLD- the personal representative's attorney are indi- By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak OR tate on whom a copy of this notice is required to PLAINTIFF, ERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, cated below. Deputy Clerk 499 US HIGHWAY 27 N. be served must file their claims with this court VS. SERIES 2006-22, Plaintiff, and LIBAN S. MAN- if you have been served with a copy of this no- Florida Default Law Group, P.L. VENUS, FL 33960-2043 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE RONALD C. RAUCH, ET AL., TILLA, et. al., are Defendants, I will sell to the tice and you have any claim against the dece- P.O. Box 25018 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESI- TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- DEFENDANT(S). highest bidder for cash at Sebring, Florida, at the dent's estate, even if that claim is unmatured, Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 DENCE UNKNOWN TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE NOTICE OF ACTION hour of 11:00 AM, on the 2nd day of February, contingent or unliquidated, you must file your F09122623 FINANCIAL-FHA--Team 4 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. To: Phillip J. Bellerive & Unknown Spouse of Phil- 2012, the following described property: claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER **See Americans with Disabilities Act foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and All other creditors of the decedent and persons lip J. Bellerive THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 1, BLOCK 5, AVON OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, personal property described as follows, to-wit: having claims or demands against decedent's es- RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN PARK ESTATES UNIT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR persons with disabilities needing a special accom- LOTS 13 & 14, BLOCK 7, OF HIGHLANDS tate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 6208 Dells Drivve, Se- PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS modation to participate in this proceeding should PARK ESTATES, SECTION J, ACCORDING TO THE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- bring, FL 33876 PAGE 22, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- NOTICE. contact the individual or agency sending the no- PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, CATION OF THIS NOTICE. AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. All other creditors of the decedent and other tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box PAGE 41, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME through, under, or against the aforesaid defen- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus persons who have claims or demands against de- 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF dant(s). from the sale, if any, other than the property cedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to has been filed against you and you are required to THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it BARRED. foreclose a mortgage on the following described a claim within 60 days after the sale. this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, on Mark A. Buckles, Butler & Hosch, P.A., 3185 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET property located in Highlands County, Florida: DATED this 9th day of January, 2012. OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. via Florida Relay Service. South Conway Road, Suite E, Orlando, Florida FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) LOT 10, BLOCK K, SPRING LAKE VILLAGE VI, BOB GERMAINE ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- January 25; February 1, 2012 32812 and file the original with the Clerk of the YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT EVER BARRED. above-styled Court on or before 30 days from the OF DEATH IS BARRED. IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 21, PUBLIC RECORDS By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be The date of first publication of this Notice is OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Deputy Clerk LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS entered against you for the relief demanded in the January 25, 2012. has been filed against you, and you are required January 18, 25, 2012 WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED Complaint. Personal Representative: to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT'S DEATH. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on Bradford S. Rieck this action, on Gladstone Law Group, P.A., attor- OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, The date of death of the decedent is March the 10th day of January, 2012. 1042 Camellia Blvd. #4410 neys for plaintiff, whose address is 1499 W. Pal- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 22, 2010. If you are a person with a disability who needs any LaFayette, LA 70508 metto Park Rd., Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL CIVIL DIVISION The date of first publication of this Notice is Classified accommodation in order to participate in this pro- BREED & NUNNALLEE, P.A. 33486, and file the original with the Clerk of the CASE NO.: 282009CA000855AOOOXX January 18, 2012. ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the Attorneys for Personal Representative: Court, within 30 days after the first publication of SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., Personal Representative: provision of certain assistance. Please contact the 325 NORTH COMMERCE AVENUE this notice, either before FEBRUARY 21, 2012 or ads Plaintiff, DEANNA HARRY Office of the Court Administrator, (941)534-4690, SEBRING, FL 33870 immediately thereafter, otherwise a default may vs. PO BOX 247 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Telephone: (863) 382-3154 be entered against you for the relief demanded in BIENNE TANIS; UNKNOWN TENANT(S); IN POS- SEBRING, FL 33871 get notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call By: /s/ Thomas L. Nunnallee the Complaint. SESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Attorney for Personal Representative: (TDD) (941)534-7777, or Florida Relay Service Florida Bar No. 0062162 This notice shall be published once a week for Defendants. CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, P.A. 800-955-8770. E-mail Address: [email protected] two consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. fast NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Florida Bar No.: 308714 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT January 25; February 1, 2012 DATED: JANUARY 10, 2012. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg- Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. By: /s/ Lisa Tantillo Clerk of the Circuit Court ment of Foreclosure Sale dated the 4th day of 2141 Lakeview Drive results Deputy Clerk By: /s/ Toni Kopp January, 2012, and entered in Case No. Sebring, Floirda 33870 January 18, 25, 2012 Deputy Clerk of the Court 282009CA000855AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court (863)385-0346 January 18, 25, 2012 of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands January 18, 25, 2012 County, Florida, wherein SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, C M Y K

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Highlands Highlands Highlands Highlands L L 1050 egals 1050 egals 1055 County Legals 1055 County Legals 1055 County Legals 1055 County Legals INC. is the Plaintiff and BIENNE TANIS and UN- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION KNOWN TENANT(S); IN POSSESSION OF THE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000633TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000639TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000645TDS SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. The Clerk IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR TAX DEED 11000628TDS CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bid- CASE NO. 282011CA000698 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, der for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SE- Plaintiff, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- BRING, FL 33870 at the Highlands County Court- vs. number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- house in Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the ERVIN A. VELASQUEZ, et. al., erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- lows: lows: lows: 1st day of February, 2012, the following de- Defendants. lows: Certificate No.: 3433 Certificate No.: 3439 Certificate No.: 3445 scribed property as set forth in said Final Judg- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Certificate No.: 3427 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 ment, to wit: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0460 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0540 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0610 LOT 17, IN BLOCK 67, OF SUN N LAKES ES- Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 4, 2012, Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0390 Description of Property: Description of Property: Description of Property: TATES, SECTION 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT entered in Case No. 11-CA-698 in the Circuit Description of Property: LOT 46 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 54 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 61 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for High- LOT 39 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS lands County, Florida wherein Seacoast National UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- COUNTY, FLORIDA. Bank is Plaintiff and Ervin A. Velasquez is the De- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE fendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN for cash at the Jury Assembly Room, Highlands Name in which assessed: EVERYTHING CHANGES LLC; EVERYTHING CHANGES LLC; DAVID OGG; LOUIS GARTNER; THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE County Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, MARISEL MENENDEZ; ADOLFO MARTINEZ; All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 Sebring, Florida 33870 at 11:00 am on the 1st All of said property being in the County of Highlands, State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate DAYS AFTER THE SALE. day of February, 2012, the following described according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. property Highlands County, Florida: shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Robert W. Germaine Lots 3, 4 and East 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 2, SECOND Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Clerk Of The Circuit Court RESUBDIVISION HOFFMANS GROVE ADDITION TO Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak LAKE STEARNS FLORIDA, according to the map or utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, 2012. 2012. 2012. Deputy Clerk plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 96, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. January 18, 25, 2012 Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Dated this 28th day of December, 2011. ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, from the sale, if any, other than the property Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk claim within 60 days after the sale. MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 CIVIL DIVISION January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 CASE NO.: 282009CA001849AOOOXX Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000634TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000640TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000646TDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HARBORVIEW 2005-08, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak FOR TAX DEED 11000629TDS CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. Plaintiff, DEPUTY CLERK CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, vs. January 18, 25, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- DAVE BRAGG; PAMELA A. BRAGG; NATIONAL the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate CITY BANK; UNKNOWN TENANT(S); IN POSSES- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- lows: lows: lows: Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT lows: Certificate No.: 3434 Certificate No.: 3440 Certificate No.: 3446 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Certificate No.: 3428 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0470 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0550 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0010 ment of Foreclosure Sale dated the 4th day of CIVIL DIVISION Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0400 Description of Property: Description of Property: Description of Property: January, 2012, and entered in Case No. Case No.: GC11-245 Description of Property: LOT 47 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 55 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 1 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING 282009CA001849AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court HIGHLANDS INDEPENDENT BANK, LOT 40 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands Plaintiff, UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL vs. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ASSOICATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF MICHELLE FOGG and JEFF FOGG Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: HARBORVIEW 2005-08 is the Plaintiff and PAM- Defendants. SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; EDWIN A. SERRANO; SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ADOLFO MARTINEZ; MARISEL MENENDEZ; ELA A. BRAGG, DAVE BRAGG, NATIONAL CITY NOTICE OF SALE All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, BANK and UNKNOWN TENANT(S); IN POSSES- All of said property being in the County of Highlands, State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defen- according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate "Final Judgment on Verified Complaint'' (the "Fi- according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County dants. The Clerk of this Court shall sell to the nal Judgment''), entered in the above-styled ac- shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGH- tion on January 5, 2012, the Clerk of Highlands Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH County will sell the property situated in Highlands Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 at the County, Florida, as described below at a Public utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, 2012. 2012. 2012. 2012. Highlands County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida, Sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, at 590 South Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. at 11:00 a.m. on the 1st day of February, 2012, Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, on ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE the following described property as set forth in March 7, 2012, at 11:00 a.m.: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida said Final Judgment, to wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT ``A'' Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn LOT 7, OF LAKEFRONT COURT SUBDIVISION, AC- EXHIBIT ``A'' MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- Lot 1, Block 449, Leisure Lakes Section Seven- January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 12, OF THE January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 teen, according to the plat thereof as recorded in NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Plat Book 9, Page(s) 15, Public Records of High- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000635TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000641TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000647TDS FLORIDA. lands County, Florida. FOR TAX DEED 11000630TDS CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE Address: 1059 Cordova Street, Lake Placid, Flor- CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN ida 33852 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE Any person claiming an interest in the surplus the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- from the sale, if any, other than the property erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- DAYS AFTER THE SALE. number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- lows: Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. lows: lows: claim within 60 days after the sale. lows: Certificate No.: 3448 Robert W. Germaine Certificate No.: 3435 Certificate No.: 3441 BOB GERMAINE Certificate No.: 3429 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Clerk Of The Circuit Court Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Clerk of the Circuit Court Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0030 By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0480 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0560 Highlands County, Florida Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0410 Description of Property: Deputy Clerk Description of Property: Description of Property: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Description of Property: LOT 3 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING January 18, 25, 2012 LOT 48 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 56 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING Deputy Clerk LOT 41 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT January 25; February 1, 2012 UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.a CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION EVERYTHING CHANGES LLC; SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ADOLFO MARTINEZ; MARISEL MENENDEZ; SUN N LAKE All of said property being in the County of Highlands, CASE NO. 28-2011-CA-000549A000XX All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT All of said property being in the County of Highlands, according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate TRUSTEE FOR TBW MORTGAGE-BACKED IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County TRUST SERIES 2006-5, MORTGAGE PASS- CASE NO. 28-2010-CA-000312 according to law the property described in such certificate Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5, TD BANK, N.A., as substituted Plaintiff Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Plaintiff, Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, for MERCANTILE BANK, A DIVISION OF 2012. vs. Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- 2012. 2012. CAROLINA FIRST BANK, AS SUCCESSOR utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. HEATHER HOWELL A/K/A HEATHER M. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. BY MERGER WITH MERCANTILE BANK, 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE HOWELL; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HEATHER ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Plaintiff, Dated this 28th day of December, 2011. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida HOWELL A/K/A HEATHER M. HOWELL; Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida vs. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn JOEL REVELS, et al. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk #2, et. al. MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk Defendants. Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Re- Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 5, 2012 FOR TAX DEED 11000636TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000642TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000648TDS NOTICE OF APPLICATION setting Foreclosure Sale dated January 5, 2012, entered in Civil Case No. 2010-CA-000312 of the CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. FOR TAX DEED 11000631TDS and entered in Case No. Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- 28-2011-CA-000549A000XX of the Circuit Court Highlands County, Florida, wherein TD BANK, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate N.A., is Plaintiff and JOEL REVELS; et al., are De- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- fendant(s). cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TBW MORT- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, in the number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- lows: lows: lows: GAGE-BACKED TRUST SERIES 2006-5, MORT- Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the High- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- Certificate No.: 3436 Certificate No.: 3442 Certificate No.: 3449 GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES lows: lands County Courthouse located at 430 South Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 2006-5, is the Plaintiff and HEATHER HOWELL Certificate No.: 3431 Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0510 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0570 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0050 A/K/A HEATHER M. HOWELL; UNKNOWN SPOUSE Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 a.m. on the 16th day of April, 2012, the following Description of Property: Description of Property: Description of Property: OF HEATHER HOWELL A/K/A HEATHER M. HOW- described property as set forth in said Final Judg- Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0440 LOT 51 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 57 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 5 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OAF SEBRING ELL; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT ment, to wit: Description of Property: UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- #2 are the Defendant(s). Robert Germaine as The Lot 15, Block 135, Leisure Lakes Section Six, LOT 44 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest according to the Plat recorded in Plat Book 6, CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- Name in which assessed: and best bidder for cash in the JURY ASSEMBLY Page 37, of the Public Records of Highlands Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. DFC FUNDING CO LLC; ROOM, BASEMENT, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE County, Florida. JUAN ANTONIO SERRANO TORRES; SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; Name in which assessed: All of said property being in the County of Highlands, AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 AT 11:00 A.M. on Street Address: 1102 Redbird Street, Lake All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, April 16, 2012, the following described property MAJESTIC HOMES & REALTY SW LLC; MAJESTIC HOMES State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed Placid, FL 33852 & REALTY SW LLC; according to law the property described in such certificate as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate Any person claiming an interest in the surplus All of said property being in the County of Highlands, shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County THE EAST 140 FEET OF LOTS 2, 3 AND 6 IN from the sale, if any, other than the property State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners BLOCK 47 OF THE TOWN OF AVON PARK IN SEC- owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a according to law the property described in such certificate Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- TION 22, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, claim within 60 days after the sale. shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners 2012. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DATED this 5th day of January, 2012. 2012. 2012. IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 58, OF THE PUBLIC RE- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, CORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, OF WHICH HIGH- ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk of Circuit Court 2012. LANDS COUNTY WAS FORMERLY A PART LESS Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida BY: /s/ Annette E. Daff Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. THE EAST 55 FEET OF SAID LOT 6, BLOCK 47. Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Deputy Clerk ROBERT W. GERMAINE Any person claiming an interest in the surplus MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 25; February 1, 2012 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida from the sale, if any, other than the property January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION claim within 60 days after the sale. January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 FOR TAX DEED 11000637TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000643TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000649TDS Dated this 6th day of January, 2012. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. Robert Germaine NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, As Clerk of the Court IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TAX DEED 11000632TDS the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- By: /s/ Annette E. Daff OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate As Deputy Clerk IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- Dated this 6th day of January, 2012. CIVIL ACTION the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- lows: lows: lows: January 25; February 1, 2012 CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000734 cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- Certificate No.: 3437 Certificate No.: 3443 Certificate No.: 3450 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- Plaintiff, Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT lows: Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0520 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0590 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0060 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA vs. Certificate No.: 3432 JACQUELINE DILLON A/K/A JACKQUELINE C. Description of Property: Description of Property: Description of Property: CIVIL ACTION Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 LOT 52 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 59 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 6 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING CASE NO.: 08001190GCS DILLON A/K/A JACQUELINE DILLION, et al, Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0450 UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- DIVISION: Defendants. Description of Property: CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE NOTICE OF ACTION LOT 45 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.a CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CITIGROUP TO: UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSSET-BACKED JACQUELINE DILLON A/K/A JACKQUELINE C. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OVIDIU FLORENTIN LOVIN; EVERYTHING CHANGES LLC; CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES DILLON A/K/A JACQUELINE DILLION All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, Name in which assessed: 2007-AMC1, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 833 Winston Dr. State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate Plaintiff, SEBRING, FL 33870 CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN All of said property being in the County of Highlands, shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County vs. Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed OSVALDO MOREJON PARRA, et al, according to law the property described in such certificate Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Defendant(s). THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners 2012. 2012. 2012. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated January 3, SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE 2012. 2012, and entered in Case No. 08001190GCS of EST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in OR OTHER CLAIMANTS Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn ROBERT W. GERMAINE and for Highlands County, Florida in which US LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CITIGROUP MORT- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION GAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSSET-BACKED a mortgage on the following property in HIGH- January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 FOR TAX DEED 11000638TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000644TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000650TDS PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES LANDS County, Florida: LOT 12, BLOCK X, SPRING LAKE VILLAGE V, CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. 2007-AMC1, is the Plaintiff and OSVALDO MORE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, JON PARRA, ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- L.L.C., are defendants, I will sell to the highest CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 23, OF THE cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate and best bidder for cash in/on the Jury Assembly PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- Room in the basement, Highlands County Court- FLORIDA. erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- house, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL has been filed against you and you are required to lows: lows: lows: 33870, Highlands County, Florida at 11:00 AM on serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 Certificate No.: 3438 Certificate No.: 3444 Certificate No.: 3451 the 1st day of February, 2012, the following de- days after the first publication, if any, on Florida Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 scribed property as set forth in said Final Judg- Default Law Group, P.L., Plaintiff's attorney, Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0530 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0600 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0080 ment of Foreclosure: whose address is 4919 Memorial Highway, Suite Subscribe Description of Property: Description of Property: Description of Property: LOT 53 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 60 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 8 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 9, IN BLOCK 296, OF PLACID LAKES SEC- 200, Tampa, Florida 33634, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plaintiff's UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- TION TWENTY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT to the CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 31, CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. default will be entered against you for the relief OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: demanded in the Complaint or petition. COUNTY, FLORIDA. News-Sun SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; KENNETH R. CHILDS; LYNDA HARRINGTON; EVERYTHING CHANGES LLC; A/K/A 443 JAVA AVE. NE, LAKE PLACID, FL This notice shall be published once each week for All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, 33852 two consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. Call State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed Any person claiming an interest in the surplus WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate from the sale, if any, other than the property this 6th day of January, 2012. shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Robert W. Germaine 385-6155 Clerk of the Court Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- a claim within 60 days after the sale. utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, By: /s/ Toni Kopp Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 6th day of 2012. 2012. 2012. As Deputy Clerk January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. January 18, 25, 2012 Clerk of the Circuit Court ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 18, 25, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 C M Y K

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Highlands Highlands Highlands Highlands 1055 County Legals 1055 County Legals 1055 County Legals 1055 County Legals 2100 Help Wanted 2100 Help Wanted NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000651TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000657TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000662TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000626TDS CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate CITY OF SEBRING cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- lows: lows: lows: lows: 2X2 Certificate No.: 3452 Certificate No.: 3458 Certificate No.: 3463 Certificate No.: 3425 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0090 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0240 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0300 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0370 Description of Property: Description of Property: Description of Property: Description of Property: AD # LOT 9 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 24 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 30 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 37 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. 00015850 CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: JEREMY BERNADEAU; DFC FUNDING CO LLC; DFC LOAN FUNDING CO LLC; STOCKBRIDGE CAPITAL ANGEL FERNANDO APONTE; All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, LLC; All of said property being in the County of Highlands, State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed All of said property being in the County of Highlands, State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, 2012. 2012. utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, 2012. Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. 2012. Dated this 28th day of December, 2011. ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida SFCC Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 2X3 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000652TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000658TDS NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. FOR TAX DEED 11000663TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000627TDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. AD # the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- 00016226 lows: lows: erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- Certificate No.: 3453 Certificate No.: 3459 lows: lows: Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Certificate No.: 3464 Certificate No.: 3426 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0110 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0250 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Description of Property: Description of Property: Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0350 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1600-0380 LOT 11 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 25 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING Description of Property: Description of Property: UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- LOT 35 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 38 BLOCK 160 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. EVERYTHING CHANGES LLC; DFC FUNDING CO LLC; Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; MERLOT III LLC; State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County SFCC-HUMAN Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- 2012. 2012. utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, 2012. 2012. RESOURCES Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. Dated this 28th day of December, 2011. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida 2X5 MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION AD # FOR TAX DEED 11000653TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000659TDS NOTICE OF APPLICATION CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. FOR TAX DEED 11000664TDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, 00016114 cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- lows: lows: erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- Certificate No.: 3454 Certificate No.: 3460 lows: Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Certificate No.: 3465 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0150 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0270 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Description of Property: Description of Property: Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0360 LOT 15 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 27 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING Description of Property: UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- LOT 36 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ADRIANNA PEREZ; DFC LAND LLC; Name in which assessed: All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed All of said property being in the County of Highlands, according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County according to law the property described in such certificate Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- 2012. 2012. utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Dated this 5th day of January, 2012. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida ROBERT W. GERMAINE Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000654TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000660TDS NOTICE OF APPLICATION CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. FOR TAX DEED 11000665TDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- lows: lows: erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- Certificate No.: 3455 Certificate No.: 3461 lows: Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Certificate No.: 3466 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0190 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0280 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Description of Property: Description of Property: Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0370 LOT 19 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 28 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING Description of Property: UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- LOT 37 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. EVERYTHING CHANGES LLC; DFC LOAN FUNDING CO LLC; Name in which assessed: All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed All of said property being in the County of Highlands, according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County according to law the property described in such certificate Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- 2012. 2012. utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. Call 385-6155 and a Sales Representative Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida ROBERT W. GERMAINE Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk will be glad to assist you! January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000655TDS FOR TAX DEED 11000661TDS NOTICE OF APPLICATION CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. FOR TAX DEED 11000666TDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- lows: lows: erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- Certificate No.: 3456 Certificate No.: 3462 lows: Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Certificate No.: 3467 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0210 Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0290 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 Description of Property: Description of Property: Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0390 LOT 21 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING LOT 29 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING Description of Property: UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- LOT 39 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- UNIT 10, ACCAORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. PATRICK DAVE WILLIAMS; NRP OF SUN N LAKES LLC; DFC LOAN FUNDING CO LLC; STOCKBRIDGE CAPITAL Name in which assessed: All of said property being in the County of Highlands, LLC; SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed All of said property being in the County of Highlands, All of said property being in the County of Highlands, according to law the property described in such certificate State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County according to law the property described in such certificate according to law the property described in such certificate Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- 2012. utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. 2012. 2012. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 11000656TDS CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, Announcements Lost & Found the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi- 1100 1200 cates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate LOST DOG Brown female Cur Mix. Last number and year of issuance, the description of the prop- seen January 15th on Old Kissimmee erty, and the names in which it was assessed are as fol- River, Ft. Basinger. Call 863-467-1521 lows: Reward! Certificate No.: 3457 Year of Issuance: 05-22-2009 CHECK YOUR AD Tax ID: C-04-34-28-100-1610-0230 LOST PART SIAMESE MALE CAT on Description of Property: 1/7 in area of Harder Hall. Nerve dam- LOT 23 BLOCK 161 SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING Please check your ad on the first day it aged back legs, walks funny. REWARD! UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- runs to make sure is correct. Sometimes 863-382-7138 CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. instructions over the phone are Name in which assessed: misunderstood and an error can occur. If SUN N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; All of said property being in the County of Highlands, this happens to you, please call us the first State of Florida. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed day your ad appears and we will be according to law the property described in such certificate Classified shall be sold to the highest bidder at Highlands County happy to fix it as soon as we can. Government Center in the Board of County Commissioners If We can assist you, please call us: Boardroom in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Stat- ads utes at 10:00 A.M., or thereafter on 15th day of February, 2012. Dated this 4th day of January, 2012. 314-9876 get fast results ROBERT W. GERMAINE News-Sun Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida Classified Signature: /s/ Misty Blackburn MISTY BLACKBURN, Deputy Clerk January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2012

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2100 Help Wanted DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION For the First Presbyterian Church of Sebring Florida. Competitive salary, generous benefits. Check re- quirements at: fpc-sebring.org. EXPERIENCED DIALYSIS Nurse needed for a Nurse Management Position. Please contact Mickey at (863) 382-9443 or (863) 824-0225 or email resume to [email protected] MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT/FLOOR TECH Royal Care of Avon Park currently has a Full Time Maintenance / Floor Tech position available. The applicant must have experience in electrical, plumbing, heating & cooling systems, must also have experience using floor buffer. Perform routine maintenance repair work. Apply in person at Royal Care of Avon Park, 1213 W Stratford Rd., Avon Park. (863( 453-6674. EOE, M/F, DFWP. MECHANIC NEEDED Grove Equip- ment, Sprayers, Spreaders Mowers, Tire Changing, Truck Servicing & Power Units. Experienced people only need to apply. Benefits, Retirement & Vacation. Call Frostproof (863) 635-3399 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. DFW-EOE RESTAURANT HIRING- SERVERS & DISHWASHERS Needed. at Spring Lake Golf Resort. Apply in Person. Wed - Sat 2 - 5. Call for directions only 863-655-0900.

TEACHER NEEDED For 2-yr. old Class, at a Christian Private School, in Avon Park. Experience Needed. Full Time Position. Call 863-443-2344 & Leave Message. 2300 Work Wanted CERTIFIED MEDICAL SECRETARY Exp. in ICD/CPT coding, insurance bill- ing, front desk, etc. I desire to be a member of Highlands County Commu- nity, where I am able to fish on my days off, and, eventually retire in that quiet relaxing setting that Highlands County offers. Please call Teri @ 239-462-9652. Thank You. DUMMY 2012 DO YOU NEED HELP Taking care of your Elder loved Ones? Lots of TLC. Please call 863-465-5999. SERVICE DIRECTORY DUMMY

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4040 Homes For Sale SEBRING VANTAGE POINTE By Owner Large 2/2/2 Furnished or Unfurnished. Anxious To Sell! SOLD!!!!

Homes for Sale 4080 Sebring SEBRING 3/2. Large garage. Fenced in Yard. 100 x 150. $65,000. Call 863-314-0130

Homes for Sale 4100 Lake Placid LAKE PLACID 2/2 Block Home. Cathe- dral ceiling in Living & Dining Room. Water access Lake Carrie, a place for your boat at dock for only $10 monthly. Assoc. fees only $30 monthly. $129,900. Call Rhonda 772-321-4984 LAKE PLACID Sylvan Shores 2/2. Pool, remodeled kitchen, ADT alarm, privacy fence, fireplace, guest cottage. $10,000. down. Owner financing. $99,500. Call 863-465-7838

Villas & Condos 4120 For Sale SEBRING - Villa's At Pine Key. By Owner! 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, enclosed FL. Room, Gated Community w/ Clubhouse & Pool. Close to Everything! $149,900. 863-402-1934

Commercial Prop. 4160 For Sale LAKE PLACID Ground Floor Efficiency Condo unit on Lake Clay, $50,000. Se- bring 6 unit Apt. Complex w/over 100' on Dinner Lake frontage, $200,000. lake Placid 4 unit Apt. Building w/over 100' Lake Huntley Frontage, $180,000. For more information call: 773-868-6666 4320 Real Estate Wanted

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Warehouses Garage & 5000 6550 for Rent 7320 Yard Sales SEBRING - STORAGE RENTALS LAKE PLACID Fri. - Sat. 8 - 1pm. 620 Mobile Homes 12' X 30' with 10' X 10' Doors. 602 CR 29. Double Recliner sofa, 6' x 18" Park Street, Sebring,Fl. Call heavy duty shelving, bar stools, weight 863-385-7486 rack, weights, 15' Trampoline w/cage. Mobile Homes Clothing & household items. For Sale 5050 Commercial Rental LAKE PLACID *LEISURE LAKES AVON PK ** PICTURE THIS NEW YR ** 6750 GIGANTIC NEIGHBORHOOD SALE* Furn. 2BR, 2BA, With Land. Rent Free. SEBRING 640 Park St. 6400 sq ft, Fri & Sat., Jan 27 & 28, At the new Renovated / Painted / New Laminate / $1600/mo: A/C, office, BA, 8 Leisure Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. on Carpets. Kit Cupboards. Just bring overhead doors, 3 phase electric, Lake June Rd. (1/4 miles west of US toothbrush. 863-453-4338 fenced yard, near Sebring Parkway. #27), 8am to 1pm each day. Donations Call Chip Boring 863-385-0077 may be dropped off at the sale site on PALM HARBOR HOMES or Cell 863-381-1298 Thurs. from 10am to 2pm or on the Red Tag Sale days of the sale. Proceeds from the Over 10 Stock Units Must Go sale will be divided between the Save Up To 35K! Needy Family Christmas project, 800-622-2832 7000 the Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Homeowners Association. SEBRING - **PARK MODEL** 10' X 22', 55 Plus Park. 1BR, 1BA, Enclosed Merchandise SEBRING **P.E.O. GARAGE SALE** Florida Room, Heat & Air., New Roof, Fri. & Sat., Jan 27 & 28 8am - 2pm 15' X 15' Shed. Excellent Condition! 3625 Westminister Rd. Things for all 765-603-7764 Appliances ages including clothing. Some vintage 7040 pieces, crystal, ETC. Baked Goods SEBRING - SAFE, SECURE, GATED CERAMIC TOP STOVE Frigidaire Gal- Too. Proceeds for Scholarships. COMMUNITY. 2BR, 1BA Central lery Series. 3 yr. 30", white w/regular & Heat & Air, W/D, Deck. Totally convection oven. $300. Call SEBRING - *TOWN & COUNTRY MHP* Furnished, Like New $26,000 obo. 863-471-3305. Park Wide Sale! Sat., Jan. 28th, 8am - Comes w/ Golf Cart. Low Lot Rent. 1pm. Park on Cooper Rd. and walk the Very Well Located. Call REFRIGERATOR 3 yr. Frigidaire Gallery park. Golf Carts available for those 863-414-5284 Series. 25 cu. ft. white, side by side medically in need of assistance. w/ice & water in door. $400 Call Club House offering coffee, donuts, 863-417-3305 hamburgers, hot dogs, baked SEBRING - TRIPLE WIDE HOME / goods, books, puzzles and misc. CORNER LOT / ON OWNED LAND REFRIGERATOR KENMORE side by Trash & Treasure Sale Items. IN SEBRING FALLS. PRICE side w/ice & water in door. White in REDUCED TO $55,000. MOTIVATED color. Works great! $350. SEBRING - 2 FAMILY SALE! 3915 SELLER. JOE PICIOR, 863-381-9528 Loquat Rd. (off Golfview R.) Fri. Jan. SANDERS REALTY GROUP. 27th, 8am - ? Toaster Oven, Tables, Res. 699-5687 OR Bus. 465-1400 Lamps, Pictures, Household Items, TV, Radio, & Stereo books & Home Decor. SEBRING 2/2. Lovely Double Wide in 7100 SEBRING - 4218 Leaf Rd. (off Golfview Sebring Village. Completely Furn. incl. COMPLETE HAM RADIO STATION Rd.) Fri & Sat , Jan 27 & 28, 8am - 1pm. Baldwin Organ. Florida room, Enclosed Please call for more information. Furn., clothing, household items.A Little side porch, incl. Laundry & Shop area. 863-402-1696 or 863-873-1051 Bit Of Everything! Too Much To List!! $15,000 obo. 269-369-8869 SEBRING - ANNUAL CLUBHOUSE Furniture SALE (off Hammock Rd. Hammock Mobile Homes 7180 Estates, 2840 John L St.) Sat. Jan. 5150 For Rent USED - Sofas, bdrm. sets, misc. chairs, 28th, 8am - noon. Baked Goods. dining sets, hutches, bar stools, end SEBRING 2/1 Central Air & Heat, W/D Something For Everyone! tables & art work. Fri 10am-4pm & Sat Hook up. On it's own lot. Close to 10am-3pm. Pieces of the Past. Down- SEBRING - Multi-family community shopping. No Pets. $450 + Deposit. town 313 Circle Park Dr.. Other appt. wide sale @ Hickory Ridge Drive (2.5 Call 863-840-0494 or 863-465-1451 time call 863-386-9100 miles E on 98) before RR tracks, turn right & follow signs, Jan. 27-28, 8am-4pm. 1971 Chev. PU 4.31, new 6000 7310 Bargain Buys lawn tractor & MUCH MORE! SEBRING - MULTI FAMILY Fri.-Sat. Rentals **BOOKS** PAPERBACKS / Westerns Jan. 27 & 28, 8am-4pm. 4017 Elson & Top Authors, --125 Books-- $40 Ave. Women's clothes, some CD's, 863-385-2605 furniture. Don't miss this one! Villas & Condos 1996 DODGE VAN - Bucket Seats (2), For Rent SEBRING SAT. 7 - 3pm. 3208 Golfview 6100 Tan / Suede. $100. 407-865-2066 Rd. Harder Hall. Linens, misc. Some- SEBRING 2/1 Villa. Wood floors, new thing for Everyone! fans. Very Nice. W/D, Fridge, tile floors, 5 CLASSIC Power tools from way back. Patio, very private, newly renovated. Good shape. Ready to work or display ST. AGNES EPISCOPAL CHURCH $500/mo. Call 561-967-7161. All for $100 863-402-2285 20th Annual *Trash & Treasure Sale* Sat. Jan. 28, 8am - 12pm. BISSELL UPRIGHT VAC. Excellent / 3240 Lakeview Drive., Sebring Furnished reconditioned / like new. Guaranteed Don't Miss This One! Apartments for 30 days. $20 863-402-2285 6150 VILLAGE YARD SALE SEBRING - Downtown on the Circle. BUREAU - MEN'S, Oak, Good SAT. JAN. 28TH 8AM - NOON 1BR, 1BA, & Studios. 2nd. floor walk Condition! $100. Call 863-253-3550 RAIN DATE FEB. 4TH up, No pets. Starting at $400 mthly. CRIB NATURAL colored w/mattress. MARANATHA VILLAGE Background check a must! Arbuckle Creek Rd, Call 863-386-9100 Very clean. $95 Call 863-453-3398 DISPLAY CASE 3 Shelf, mirror back. Unfurnished 6 x 14 x 19. Glass Door. $25 Call Pets & Supplies 6200 Apartments 863-273-3731 7520 AVON PARK ** Highlands Apartments DRESSER W/ MIRROR, Oak, Woman's. 1680 North Delaware Ave. Good Condition. $100 Call 1BR, 1BA & 2BR, 2BA Available. 863-253-3550 NOTICE Central Heat & Air. Extra insulation. 1st & Sec. Call 863-449-0195 JUICER (POWER) Jack LaLanne's used 1 time. $60 Call 863-273-3731 Florida statute 585.195 states that all dogs and cats sold in Florida AVON PARK - Apartment with Balcony LADDER - 31' Extension, Fiberglass, Overlooking Lake Verona and City Park. must be at least eight weeks old, 300 lb. capacity, (New $370) Selling for have an official health certificate 100 E. Main St. Laundry Facilities. $100. 863-465-1524 SPECIAL: $325/mo. and proper shots and be free of in- 863-453-8598 LAMPS (2) Beautiful. $50 pair. testinal and external parasites. 863-382-6006 AVON PARK - LEMONTREE APTS 1BR $495 mo. + $200 Sec. Deposit, RODS & REELS 4 New! Shakespeare available immediately. Washer/Dryer Ugly Stik. $100 Call 863-655-1846. & WSG included. Call Alan 8000 SHOWER BENCH w/ backrest, heavy 386-503-8953 duty. Great for bathtub transfers. $70. Recreation BEAUTIFUL APTS 863-873-3801 SEBRING - 2BR, 1BA, tile floors, TELEVISION 25" Magnavox. Excellent Recreational screen back porch, beautiful Condition. $50 863-382-6006 Vehicles landscaping, building 5 yrs. new. 8400 WALKER METAL with Wheels. Good FIFTH WHEEL RV 2011 Monte Carlo. 3 RENTED!!!! Working Condition. $25. 863-873-3801 Slide Outs. 2 bdrm.., 2 air conditioners, washer & dryer. many more options. SEBRING FREE 1/2 mo. rent special. WALL UNIT - 3pc., 8 shelves w/ glass Must sell. $29,500 Call 630-631-8722 Free cable. Large clean 1/1. New paint, doors, 5 door storage areas. Almond tile floors, central A/C. Quiet/safe. No w/ gold trim. $100. 863-465-1524 Dogs. Call 863-385-1999 WASHER TOP Loader, Whirlpool. Small to super size loads. Extra rinse option & 9000 Unfurnished Houses hand wash to heavy duty. Works great. 6300 $50 863-414-8392 Transportation AVON PARK LAKES - 3BR, 2BA, 2Car garage, Fenced in back yard. $800 per Garage & Motorcycles month. Call 863-453-9544 Yard Sales & ATVs Leave message. 7320 9100 AVON PARK - HUGE SALE! 2008 - SUZUKI BURGHMAN 400 with 1183 Memorial Dr. Fri Sat Sun, Jan. matching trunk, 3,450 miles. Very nice 27-28-29, 8am - 5pm. Clothing 25 bike. Call 863-453-7027 cents & up, Household items. Too Much To List! AVON Utility Trailers AVON PARK - Trash & Treasure Sale at 9220 Crystal Lake Club Sat. Jan. 28, 8 am CAR TRAILER 6' x 16'. Brakes, Dual PARK -12pm. In the clubhouse located off Wheels. Very good cond. $1800 Call Memorial Dr. Sales from donated items 863-385-2391 HOUSING go to charity. LAKE PLACID - *MULTI FAMILY* OAK ISLAND 134 Deanna Dr. Sat. Jan Automotive for Sale 1X3 28, 8am - 12pm. Clothing ( all age) , 9450 toys household items, books, 2000 BUICK La Sabre LTD, Leather furniture & Much More! Interior, Loaded. Good Condition! AD # Priced To Sell!! Call 863-453-5216 LAKE PLACID - ANNUAL LAKE PLACID 00016163 CAMPGROUND, INDOOR Yard & Bake 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Sale. Lunch Available. Sat, Jan 28th, Low Mileage / Very Clean / $9,000 8am-? 1801 US 27 South obo, (Blue Book Value $11,000) (In Clubhouse) Call 231-620-0313 Having something to sell AVON and not advertising PARK HOUSING is like winking 1X3 in the dark. AD # 00015469 You know what you’re doing, but no one else does. Call News-Sun SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME 3BR, 2.5BA, 1CG $800/mo. No Smoking, no pets. classifieds today! 863-402-1142 SEBRING - Oscela Ave, Clean, Quiet, 314-9876 Very Large 4BR, 1BA, Central Air/Heat, Washer/Dryer Hookup, New Paint, $675/mo. Includes lawn service, no pets. 863-465-9100 C M Y K

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Five-Day forecast for Highlands County National Forecast for January 25 TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Shown are noon postions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

Seattle 46/3846/38

Billings 46/32 Partly sunny and pleasant Partly sunny Variable clouds, t-storms Pleasant with periods of Mostly sunny and nice MinneapolisMinneapolis possible sun 34/26 New York 44/35 80° / 60° 80° / 63° 76° / 54° 75° / 58° 75° / 46° DetroitDetroit Winds: ESE at 7-14 mph Winds: SSE at 7-14 mph Winds: WSW at 8-16 mph Winds: NE at 4-8 mph Winds: N at 8-16 mph ChicagoChicago 36/28 SanSan Francisco 36/27 60/48 Denver Washington 54/32 48/37 Kansas City Jacksonville 48/3148/31 Pensacola 76/55 LLosos Angeles 71/60 76/5376/53 Tallahassee Atlanta 76/55 68/54 Almanac El Paso Temperature Apalachicola 55/3755/37 Readings at Archbold Biological Station in Lake Placid 71/59 High Friday ...... 78° Gainesville Houston Low Friday ...... 41° 78/55 72/50 High Saturday ...... 81° Daytona Beach Low Saturday ...... 40° Regional Summary 77/61 Miami Partly sunny and pleasant today. Clear and mild tonight. Ocala 779/699/69 High Sunday ...... 82° 80/56 Low Sunday ...... 46° Partly sunny tomorrow. Friday: cloudy spells with a couple of showers and thunderstorms possible. Saturday: pleas- High Monday ...... 82° ant with clouds and sun. Sunday: mostly sunny and nice. Low Monday ...... 49° Orlando Heat Index 81/60 For 3 p.m. today National Summary Relative humidity ...... 50% A storm system pushing into eastern Texas will continue to drench the Arklatex region with heavy showers and thun- Expected air temperature ...... 80° derstorms today, with several inches of rain possible in some areas. Clouds and rainy conditions from the storm will extend into the mid-Mississippi and Tennessee valleys as well. High pressure centered near the mid-Atlantic Makes it feel like ...... 81° Avon Park Clearwater Tampa Barometer 80/63 80/63 coast will provide much of the East with a dry and fairly nice day. Likewise, the Southwest will enjoy plenty of 80/60 sunshine and mild temperatures. Saturday ...... 30.13 Winter Haven Sunday ...... 30.10 Sebring 79/61 Monday ...... 30.14 80/60 St. Petersburg U.S. Cities 81/63 Precipitation Lorida Today Thu. Fri. Today Thu. Fri. Saturday ...... 0.00” Okeechobee 79/63 Sarasota City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Sunday ...... 0.00” Lake Placid 80/62 78/64 Monday ...... 0.00” 82/58 Albuquerque 48/31/s 53/33/s 57/31/s Los Angeles 76/53/s 82/54/s 77/55/s Month to date ...... 0.07” Brighton Atlanta 68/54/pc 68/49/sh 57/35/r Louisville 46/42/c 55/32/r 46/33/pc Baltimore 48/34/s 50/36/r 53/36/r Memphis 56/54/r 64/37/r 52/34/pc Year to date ...... 0.07” 80/62 Fort Myers West Palm Beach Birmingham 68/58/c 72/47/t 55/33/c Milwaukee 36/26/pc 38/23/pc 36/23/pc Tides 82/62 78/69 Boston 41/28/s 41/37/pc 50/32/r Minneapolis 34/26/pc 34/16/pc 30/16/sf Charlotte 62/48/pc 64/55/c 65/31/t Nashville 50/48/r 67/37/r 49/29/pc Readings at St. Petersburg Cheyenne 52/30/s 48/29/pc 36/19/sf New Orleans 74/63/t 72/51/t 63/43/pc High ...... 2:22 a.m. Chicago 36/27/c 40/21/pc 37/23/pc New York City 44/35/s 44/42/r 50/35/r Low ...... 9:28 a.m. Cleveland 36/30/c 41/29/r 40/26/c Norfolk 50/39/s 58/54/sh 69/36/r High ...... 3:54 p.m. Venus Fort Lauderdale Shown is today’s Columbus 38/35/c 47/32/r 41/27/c Oklahoma City 48/37/c 55/29/pc 57/29/s Low ...... 9:08 p.m. 83/58 79/72 weather. Temperatures Naples Dallas 56/43/r 56/35/c 61/37/s Philadelphia 44/34/s 46/42/r 56/38/r Readings at Palm Beach are today’s highs and 82/63 Denver 54/32/s 57/30/pc 47/20/sf Phoenix 69/46/s 72/48/s 75/50/s High ...... 9:57 a.m. tonight’s lows. Detroit 36/28/c 40/27/r 39/26/pc Pittsburgh 38/30/pc 47/36/r 40/28/c Low ...... 3:27 a.m. Miami Harrisburg 42/30/pc 44/40/r 51/26/r Portland, ME 38/19/pc 37/27/pc 41/25/sn High ...... 10:15 p.m. Farm Report Water Restrictions Honolulu 80/67/pc 80/67/pc 80/69/pc Portland, OR 51/40/sh 49/30/r 44/29/pc Low ...... 3:52 p.m. 79/69 Partly sunny and pleasant today. Winds t &WFO BEESFTTFT NBZ XBUFS PO 5IVSTEBZ BOE Houston 72/50/r 59/43/c 65/40/s Raleigh 62/46/pc 67/55/c 67/31/r Lake Levels east-southeast 7-14 mph. Expect 4-8 hours of Sunday. 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B NASCAR This Week SPORTS 3B News-Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spiegel packs the house

By DAN HOEHNE hand, along with an untold “He’s in a very tough [email protected] number of fans, friends, par- bracket here,” assistant coach SEBRING – Another ath- ents and supporters. and former Red Devil state letic showcase came to town And, as one of the final medalist Omar Torres said. this past weekend, and as is tune-ups before the trek “He’ll see a lot of these guys the case with the likes of the toward the state finals at Regionals and the top fin- Harder Hall Invitational and begins, many of the schools ishers there will likely be the the FACA All-Star events, and individual names at the top ones at state.” the 18th Annual Spiegel Spiegel will assuredly be That would be the 120- Memorial Wrestling seen again in a few weeks in pound bracket where Invitational brought in stag- Lakeland. Baldridge placed third after gering numbers. One such wrestler, Avon losing a close decision to eventual winner Sean Ware Hundreds of wrestlers, rep- Park’s Johnny Baldridge, of Lemon Bay. Courtesy photo resenting 22 schools from worked through a field he Sebring’s Vicente Moore won the 182-pound weight division amongst a crowded field at throughout the state were on will likely see again soon. See SPIEGEL, Page 4B Saturday’s 18th Annual Spiegel Memorial Wrestling Invitational.

After 17 seasons and 5 Dragons clamp titles, Posada retires down on DeSoto

By RONALD BLUM By DAN HOEHNE 0 Lake Placid lead. Associated Press [email protected] From there, the defense NEW YORK — Flanked LAKE PLACID – Tensions held and in the 24th minute, by his wife and children, with run high this time of year. it seemed the lead would be five World Series trophies After all, come district added to as Barajas advanced sitting on a table to his right, tournament time, each match the ball into the box and tried Jorge Posada announced his out on the pitch could well be to maneuver for a shot. retirement. the last of the season. But the Bulldog defense The five-time All-Star And though the tension caused one misfire and catcher is ending his major and emotions got the better another attempt went high league career after 17 sea- of them at times, Lake Placid and caromed off the crossbar. sons, all with the New York would ride a stingy defense Then, less than five min- Yankees. to a 2-1 win in the opening utes later, a DeSoto forward The 40-year-old Posada round of the District 10-2A got past the Dragon defense finishes with a .273 career tournament over DeSoto. and slipped one past the batting average, 275 home “This was a very even keeper to knot the score. runs and 1,065 RBIs. match-up,” head Lake Placid That’s when the Shifted to designated hitter coach James Ashley intensity picked up a last year, his playing time said. “It’s like that bit, with a Dragon diminished. throughout our dis- 2 player getting a yellow Posada joins Bernie trict, so we’re going to DeSoto card and the Bulldogs Williams and Andy Pettitte in have games like this. getting a penalty kick retirement, leaving only 37- The team that doesn’t in the 33rd minute – year-old Derek Jeter and 42- lose their focus, that 1 though it went wide year-old Mariano Rivera doesn’t let their emo- right from the core group that led tions get the best of them, Moments later, a brief the Yankees to four World will be the team that comes scuffle lead to a player from Series titles in five years out with the win.” each side being sat down for from 1996-2000. Though it didn’t seem any the remainder of the half, With Rivera and CC added emotion would be nec- which ended with the score Sabathia looking on, Posada essary early on, as the still tied 1-1. began by quoting Joe Dragons were controlling the But it was just a few min- DiMaggio: “I want to thank action and continually on the utes into the second half the good Lord for making me attack. when Lake Placid benefited a Yankee.” A little more than five min- from the intensity, being “I could never wear anoth- utes in, Julian Martinez got awarded a penalty kick at er uniform,” he said. “I will the rebound of a deflected 36:02. forever be a Yankee.” News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Vicente Barajas shot and Senior Jorge Medina made Posada’s voice broke up, Frankie Gomez makes a leaping save of a DeSoto shot on goal in Monday’s district booted it into the net for a 1- tournament win for Lake Placid. See LP, Page 4B especially when he spoke in Spanish. He thanked his teammates, rubbing his chin three times and wiping his eyes. “Hopefully you won’t miss First annual Barajas 5K me that much,” he said. Signs of Spring Diana Munson, wife of the late Yankees catcher draws a massive field Thurman Munson, spoke about how Posada helped Special to the News-Sun in the foundation’s purpose of raising revive her interest in base- LAKE PLACID – If it is true that one money for brain cancer research as well ball, which had disappeared draws strength in numbers during down as for scholarships in Alex’s name. after her husband’s death. times, then Saturday’s initial offering of Florida Gator great, Chris Doering, “I think he and Thurman the Alex Barajas Foundation 5K turned who had met Alex while he was at definitely would have been out to be a celebratory rememberance. Shands Hospital in Gainesville, and best buds,” she said. An eye-popping 209 runners fin- family joined in the tribute to the sished the race on a pleasant and sunny courage that Alex displayed in his battle Saturday morning, helping immensely with cancer. ALEX BARAJAS 5K RESULTS Kelly met with Overall Male: Renee Marin 18:02 Overall Female: Krista Schult 21:16 Tampa, Male Master: Michael Quigley 19:55 decides to stay Female Master: Jane Green 25:32 Male Grand Master: Michael Stewart 25:08 at Oregon Female Grand Master: Lois Hotchkiss 32:15 Male Age Group Winners (top three) Associated Press (10 & under) Tyson Doering 24:54, James Swoford 32:41, Chase LeBlanc 38:05; (11- PORTLAND, Ore. — 14) Evan Holden 23:02, Hilton Teal 30:36, Sevastian Munguid 31:14; (15-19) Nevada Oregon head coach Chip Weaver 22:49, Julian Martinez 23:41, Cody Lambert 26:54; (20-24) Joseph Dieter 24:58, Kelly announced Monday Jaime Barajas 28:50, Jesus Barajas 57:13; (25-29) Jose Charez 21:15, Darryl White that he’ll remain with the 24:43, Moises Oenda 25:14; (30-34) James Ashley 28:24, Cory Lindsey 32:17, Sal Ducks though he says he was Barajas 54:35.; (35-39) Victor Ochoa 22:04, Chris Doering 24:36, Steve Soto 34:29; (40- flattered by the interest 44) Reese Martin 27:10, Jesse Romo 46:54; (45-49) Thomas Creel 27:52, Walter Kohl shown in him by the NFL’s 30:42, Charlie Wilson 32:55; (50-54) Darrell Jensen 25:31, David Veley 26:33, Mike Ford 33:04; (65-69) Rod Matthews 28:49, Jim Collison 31:38, Benjamin Ochos 38:32; (70-74) Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dale Bargar 38:46: (75-79) Mac Perkins 47:51. Kelly says in a statement that he enjoyed meeting with Female Age Group Winners (top three) the organization, including (10 & under) Taylor Doering 33:02, Madyson D'Espies 33:26, Katie Summers 38:52; (11-14) Yara Martinez 27:33, Brice Creel 27:47, Maddie Wilson 30:49; (15-19) Tess Lundy general manager Mark 25:22, Brittany Collison 31:19, Taylor Clark 32:02; (20-24) Erica Resendiz 23:49, Maribel Dominik, but says that after Barajas 35:52, Elizabeth Rodriguez 36:42; (25-29) Lauren Hendrick 29:09, Kaylie Lindsey numerous discussions he 32:16, Erin Gerken 33:01; (30-34) Erica Ashley 32:52, Jennifer Cole 35:14, Casey News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE decided he had “unfinished Tumbleston 37:31; (35-39) Erin Holmes 28:53, Marsha Gigsby 31:03, Gabby Barajas Chad Marley had this foul pop, ever so briefly, before it business” at Oregon. 32:21; (40-45) Dana O”Rourke 45:12, Maria Creel 45:44, Sharen Hussey 46:33; (45-49) slipped out of his mitt during Saturday’s SFCC Alumni The Bucs are searching for Deborah Witmer 34:00, Lynn Resendiz 34:27, Linda Veley 37:25; (50-54) Robin Gonzalez Game. The Panthers welcomed back former players for the a new head coach after firing 50:34, Lynne Hartzell 54:18, Cindy Rivers 59:56; (55-59) Mary-Ella Anton-Coles 26:26, event, a contest against the 2012 South Florida roster, to Raheem Morris after finish- Peggy Bucher 43:32, Beverly Lyter 58:19; (65-69) Barbara Kondor 56:53, Ginger Keimel break in the upcoming season, which begins Friday at home against Daytona State College. ing last in the NFC South. 58:22; (70-74) Sue Grady 48:15, Anne Crawford 58:22. C M Y K

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THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

National Football League WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS TODAY: Girls Weightlifting at State Qualifier, Port Charlotte, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 LIVE Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 THURSDAY: Boys Basketball at Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at George New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 SPORTS Jenkins, 6/7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 FRIDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Mulberry, 6/7:30 p.m. New York Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Avon Park Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT ON TV DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS Saturday, Jan. 14 San Francisco 36, New Orleans 32 COLLEGE BASKETBALL New England 45, Denver 10 Sunday, Jan. 15 WEDNESDAY TODAY: Girls Weightlifting at State Qualifier, Port Charlotte, 10:30 a.m. Baltimore 20, Houston 13 7 p.m. Villanova at Louisville ...... ESPN THURSDAY: Boys Soccer hosts District Tournament,TBD N.Y. Giants 37, Green Bay 20 7:30 p.m. Missouri at Oklahoma State ...... ESPN2 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY: Girls Basketball vs. Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 9 p.m. Duke at Maryland...... ESPN Lake Placid New England 23, Baltimore 20 THURSDAY N.Y. Giants 20, San Francisco 17, OT 7 p.m. North Carolina State at North Carolina . ESPN PRO BOWL 7 p.m. Florida at Ol’ Miss ...... ESPN2 Sunday, Jan. 29 At Honolulu 9 p.m. Indiana at Wisconsin ...... ESPN2 NFC vs. AFC, 7 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Washington State at Arizona ...... SUN TODAY: Girls Weightlifting at State Qualifier, Port Charlotte, 10:30 a.m. SUPER BOWL 11 p.m. Gonzaga at Portland...... ESPN2 THURSDAY: Girls Basketball vs. Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 FRIDAY: Boys Basketball at Lake Gibson, 6/7:30 p.m. At Indianapolis New England vs. N.Y. Giants, 6:20 p.m. Sebring GOLF NBA THURSDAY EASTERN CONFERENCE 10:30 a.m. EuroPGA – Abu Dhabi Championship . . GOLF Atlantic Division 3 p.m. PGA – Farmers Insurance Open...... GOLF Baseball vs. Daytona State College, 2 p.m. W L Pct GB FRIDAY: Philadelphia 12 5 .706 — SATURDAY: Baseball at Seminole State College, 1 p.m. 1 Boston 7 9 .438 4 ⁄2 SUNDAY, Jan. 29: Baseball at Lake Sumter Community College, 1 p.m. 1 NBA New York 6 10 .375 5 ⁄2 1 MONDAY, Jan. 30: Baseball at Webber International University, 6 p.m. New Jersey 5 13 .278 7 ⁄2 THURSDAY SFCC Toronto 4 13 .235 8 8 p.m. Boston at Orlando ...... TNT Southeast Division W L Pct GB 10:30 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Clippers...... TNT Atlanta 13 5 .722 — Orlando 11 5 .688 1 Miami 11 5 .688 1 1 TENNIS SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Charlotte 3 14 .176 9 ⁄2 1 Washington 2 15 .118 10 ⁄2 WEDNESDAY Central Division W L Pct GB Noon Australian Open, Quarterfinals...... ESPN2 AP softball registration Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with a shot- Chicago 16 3 .842 — 9:30 p.m. Australian Open, Women’s Semifinals . ESPN2 gun start 8:30 a.m. AVON PARK — Avon Park Girls Indiana 11 4 .733 3 THURSDAY Entry fee includes greens fee, golf cart Cleveland 6 9 .400 8 Softball will be holding registration for 1 Milwaukee 6 10 .375 8 ⁄2 Noon Australian Open, Men’s Semifinals. . . . ESPN2 and lunch. 1 girls, ages 4-15, on Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Detroit 4 14 .222 11 ⁄2 Contests: Great prizes for Hole-in-One, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the girls’ WESTERN CONFERENCE Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. field on Anoka Street. Southwest Division WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Make checks payable to Wings of Faith W L Pct GB Need to bring a copy of the child’s birth Memphis 10 6 .625 — THURSDAY certificate. CWC Scholarship Fund. San Antonio 11 7 .611 — 8 p.m. Baylor at Oklahoma ...... SUN Any questions, please call Kim Bennett For questions contact Alvin Walters at Dallas 11 7 .611 — Times, games, channels all subject to change 1 381-5706 or Jerome Matthews at 273- Houston 10 7 .588 ⁄2 at 443-1043. 1 New Orleans 3 14 .176 7 ⁄2 George, IND 24 49 .490 SCORING LEADERS 2533. Northwest Division Steals Player Team G A PTS Sebring Senior Softball Submit entries by Monday, March 26. W L Pct GB GAMES STL AVG Malkin PIT 26 32 58 Oklahoma City 14 3 .824 — All proceeds benefit college-bound Paul, LAC 9 25 2.78 Giroux PHI 18 37 55 SEBRING - A senior 70-and-over soft- Denver 12 5 .706 2 Shumpert, NYK 12 31 2.58 Datsyuk DET 14 39 53 senior graduates, Class of 2012. Utah 10 5 .667 3 Rubio, MIN 17 42 2.47 Stamkos TB 32 20 52 ball league began Tuesday, Jan. 10. Portland 10 7 .588 4 Conley, MEM 14 34 2.43 Hossa CHI 20 32 52 Interested players must have been born GOLS Indoor Soccer League Minnesota 7 10 .412 7 Lowry, HOU 15 32 2.13 Lupul TOR 20 32 52 Pacific Division in 1943 or before. H. Sedin VAN 11 41 52 AVON PARK – Registration for GOLS W L Pct GB National Hockey League Kessel TOR 26 25 51 It will be a drafted league. L.A. Clippers 9 5 .643 — Toews CHI 27 23 50 Games will be played at the Highlands Indoor Soccer League is Saturday, Feb. 4, L.A. Lakers 10 8 .556 1 EASTERN CONFERENCE D. Sedin VAN 20 30 50 from 9 a.m. to Noon at First Baptist Phoenix 6 10 .375 4 County Sports Complex on Tuesdays and Atlantic Division Spezza OTT 20 30 50 Sacramento 6 12 .333 5 Church of Avon Park. W L OT Pts GF GA Tavares NYI 19 29 48 Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Golden State 5 11 .313 5 N.Y. Rangers 30 12 4 64 129 96 Pominville BUF 17 30 47 All interested softball players should Sign-ups will take place in the Family ___ Philadelphia 28 14 5 61 159 140 Karlsson OTT 7 40 47 Life Center (old Avon Park Recreation Saturday’s Games contact Harry Bell at 382-0542 or see him Pittsburgh 27 17 4 58 149 125 1 tied with 46 pts. Atlanta 121, Cleveland 94 Center across from the tennis courts New Jersey 26 19 2 54 128 134 at the Sports Complex on Tuesday and Detroit 94, Portland 91 N.Y. Islanders 19 22 6 44 112 139 Transactions Thursday mornings. downtown Avon Park). Miami 113, Philadelphia 92 Northeast Division The GOLS Indoor Soccer League is a Denver 119, New York 114,2OT W L OT Pts GF GA BASEBALL Chicago 95, Charlotte 89 SFCC Volleyball Camp co-ed league for 13- to 18-year olds. Boston 31 13 2 64 168 97 Major League Baseball Houston 105, San Antonio 102 Ottawa 27 18 6 60 155 157 MLB–Announced club owners complet- Registration is $12 and is limited to the Dallas 83, New Orleans 81 AVON PARK – The Lady Panther Toronto 24 19 5 53 147 144 ed a unanimous vote on the two-year first 40 players to sign up. Memphis 128, Sacramento 95 Montreal 18 21 9 45 123 132 contract extension of commissioner Volleyball program will be holding a Oklahoma City 84, New Jersey 74 For insurance purposes, please bring Buffalo 19 24 5 43 117 148 Bud Selig through Dec. 31, 2014. Utah 108, Minnesota 98 four-day camp on Tuesday’s and Southeast Division American League identification with proof of age. Sunday’s Games Thursday’s Jan. 24, 26, 31 and Feb. 2 at W L OT Pts GF GA BOSTON RED SOX–Announced the Each team plays one game a week at Boston 100, Washington 94 Florida 22 15 10 54 120 133 extension of the player development the Panther Gym for players grades 5-8. L.A. Clippers 103, Toronto 91 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday or Thursday) from Feb. Washington 25 19 3 53 131 134 contract with Greenville (SAL) through Cost is $60 and the camp runs each New Jersey 97, Charlotte 87 Winnipeg 22 21 6 50 124 140 the 2016 season. 14-Apr. 19, ending with a tournament. Milwaukee 91, Miami 82 evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Carolina 18 24 9 45 130 159 CHICAGO WHITE SOX–Promoted GOLS (Goals Of Life and Soccer) is in Indiana 98, L.A. Lakers 96 Tampa Bay 20 23 4 44 132 163 Buddy Bell to vice president, player For more information, contact SFCC Monday’s Games its ninth year as a ministry of First Baptist development and special assignments, Volleyball head coach Kim Crawford at Philadelphia 103, Washington 83 WESTERN CONFERENCE Church of Avon Park. Nick Capra to director of player devel- Boston 87, Orlando 56 Central Division 784-7037 or Kimberly.Crawford@south- opment and Kirk Champion to minor Participants learn soccer and team Chicago 110, New Jersey 95 W L OT Pts GF GA league field coordinator. Agreed to florida.edu. Oklahoma City 99, Detroit 79 Detroit 33 15 1 67 158 110 skills from certified coaches. terms with RHP Brian Bruney, LHP San Antonio 104, New Orleans 102 St. Louis 29 13 6 64 122 99 For more information, contact Coach Leyson Septimo, LHP Eric Stults, C Houston 107, Minnesota 92 Chicago 29 14 6 64 161 141 Hammock Half Marathon Damaso Espino, C Hector Gimenez, INF Severn at 452-1250 or Coach Virkler at Atlanta 97, Milwaukee 92 Nashville 29 16 4 62 137 126 Dallas McPherson, INF Ray Olmedo and Dallas 93, Phoenix 87 Columbus 13 29 6 32 113 159 SEBRING – The 4th Annual Highlands 385-3235. OF on minor-league contracts. Portland 101, Sacramento 89 Northwest Division Hammock Half Marathon and 5K NEW YORK YANKEES–Acquired RHP Memphis 91, Golden State 90 W L OT Pts GF GA Michael Pineda and RHP Jose Campos Run/Walk are set for Hammock State Rotary Day at the Ball Park Tuesday’s Games Vancouver 29 15 4 62 155 120 from Seattle C-DH Jesus Montero and New York at Charlotte, late Colorado 26 22 2 54 129 141 Park at 8 a.m on Saturday, Jan. 28. RHP Hector Noesi. AVON PARK – A Barbeque benefitting Orlando at Indiana, late Minnesota 23 18 7 53 112 124 The half marathon (13.1 miles) will SEATTLE MARINERS–Agreed to terms Cleveland at Miami, late Calgary 23 20 6 52 120 136 the South Florida State College baseball with RHP Kevin Millwood on a minor feature overall male and female awards, Toronto at Phoenix, late Edmonton 18 26 4 40 120 139 and softball programs will be held league contract. age group awards in 5-year age divisions, Memphis at Portland, late Pacific Division TEXAS RANGERS–Signed LHP Mitch Saturday, Feb. 4. Wednesday’s Games W L OT Pts GF GA deluxe tee-shirts and plenty of refresh- Stetter and RHP Sean Green to minor New York at Cleveland, 7 p.m. San Jose 26 14 6 58 130 110 Tickets are $8, which gets you pulled league contracts. ments. Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. Los Angeles 24 16 10 58 111 111 pork, cole slaw, baked beans, bun and ice TORONTO BLUE JAYS–Agreed to terms There is also a team competition in the New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Dallas 24 21 2 50 125 136 with INF Omar Vizquel to a minor tea from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix 21 20 8 50 127 132 half marathon with runners forming teams league contract. Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m. Anaheim 18 22 7 43 124 143 Action on the field gets underway with National League of two, three or four individuals to cover Milwaukee at Houston, 8 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point a baseball doubleheader beginning at ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS–Claimed C the 13.1-mile distance. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. for overtime loss. Craig Tatum off waivers from Houston Noon and a softball doubleheader starting Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ___ The 5K Run/Walk will feature custom (NL). Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games medals to all participants. at 1 p.m. SAN DIEGO PADRES–Agreed to terms Toronto at Utah, 9 p.m. Detroit 3, Columbus 2, SO with LHP Clayton Richard on a one-year Entry fee for the half marathon is $35 Denver at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Florida 4, Winnipeg 3, SO contract. Women’s Club Tourney Portland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 3, Boston 2, OT through January 20 and $45 after January L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Philadelphia 4, New Jersey 1 BASKETBALL 21 and on race day. SEBRING – The Sebring Women’s LEAGUE LEADERS Vancouver 4, San Jose 3 National Basketball Association Only pre-registered are guaranteed Scoring Anaheim 2, Ottawa 1 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS–Recalled G-F Club will be hosting its’ second annual FG FT PTS AVG Montreal 3, Toronto 1 Christian Eyenga from Canton (NBADL). shirt size, so sign up early. Golf Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 18, on Bryant, LAL 203 123 549 30.5 N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina 1, OT DALLAS MAVERICKS–Recalled G Entry fee for the 5K is $17 prior to the Turtle Run Course at Sun ‘N Lake. James, MIA 163 110 445 29.7 St. Louis 4, Buffalo 2 Dominique Jones from Texas (NBADL). January 20 and $22 after. NEW YORK KNICKS–Recalled C Jerome Check-in is at 7 a.m. with a shotgun Durant, OKC 156 99 437 25.7 Nashville 5, Chicago 2 You may receive an email application Anthony, NYK 129 104 385 25.7 Tampa Bay 4, Phoenix 3 Jordan and G Jeremy Lin from Erie start at 8 a.m. Love, MIN 134 122 424 24.9 Minnesota 5, Dallas 2 (NBADL). form by contacting Chet Brojek at cbro- The tournament is a 4-person scramble Calgary 6, Edmonton 2 FOOTBALL Rebounds [email protected] or 385-4736. format, open to both men and women. OFF DEF TOT AVG Colorado 3, Los Angeles 1 National Football League Mail entries to Highlands Hammock Howard, ORL 64 192 256 16.0 Sunday’s Games ATLANTA FALCONS–Fired defensive Cost is $55 per player, or $220 per Love, MIN 75 162 237 13.9 Boston 6, Philadelphia 5, SO backs assistant Alvin Reynolds. Half, C/O Chet Brojek, 3310 Par Road, team, and includes 18 holes of golf, cart Bynum, LAL 52 133 185 13.2 Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3, OT CLEVELAND BROWNS–Named Tim Sebring, FL 33872. fee, lunch and prizes. Griffin, LAC 47 114 161 11.5 Anaheim 3, Colorado 2 Hauck defensive backs coach. Checks made payable to Central Varejao, CLE 66 98 164 10.9 Monday’s Games ST. LOUIS RAMS–Named Brian A putting contest is available, as well as Cousins, SAC 79 104 183 10.8 Edmonton 2, San Jose 1, SO Schottenheimer offensive coordinator Florida Striders. a $2,000 Hole-In-One prize being spon- Assists Toronto 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 and Gregg Williams defensive coordina- Proceeds of the race benefit Highlands sored by The Cohan Radio Group. GAMES AST AVG Carolina 2, Winnipeg 1 tor. Hammock State Park. Nash, PHX 15 152 10.1 Detroit 3, St. Louis 1 WASHINGTON REDSKINS–Named Entry forms are available at local pro Rondo, BOS 13 122 9.4 Nashville 4, Columbus 1 Raheem Morris defensive backs coach Come join the challenge of running shops and are to be sent to The Woman’s Calderon, TOR 17 148 8.7 Los Angeles 4, Ottawa 1 and Ike Hilliard wide receivers coach. trails in our beautiful state park. Club of Sebring, P.O.Box 8174, Sebring, Lowry, HOU 15 130 8.7 Tuesday’s Games HOCKEY FL 33872. Registration deadline is Rose, CHI 14 121 8.6 Buffalo at New Jersey, late National Hockey League Scholarship Golf Rubio, MIN 17 145 8.5 Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, late NHL–Suspended Washington F Alex Monday, Feb. 13. FG Percentage Winnipeg at N.Y. Rangers, late Ovechkin three games for a charging SEBRING – The Second Annual To obtain an entry form or more infor- FG FGA PCT Boston at Washington, late incident in which he launched himself Gortat, PHX 108 182 .593 Columbus at Tampa Bay, late to hit D Zbynek Michalek during a Jan.. Scholarship Golf Tournament will be on mation contact Johnell West at 382-0824. James, MIA 163 289 .564 Philadelphia at Florida, late 22 game at Pittsburgh. Saturday, March 31, at the Country Club The proceeds are to benefit the Millsap, UTA 107 193 .554 Pittsburgh at St. Louis, late FLORIDA PANTHERS–Called up D of Sebring. Women’s Club of Sebring Scholarship Howard, ORL 115 208 .553 Nashville at Chicago, late Tyson Strachan from San Antonio White, CHA 63 116 .543 Anaheim at Dallas, late (AHL). 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Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com LP moves to District semis Pierce, Bass carry Celtics Continued from 1B the most of it, converting over Magic, 87-56 the score for a 2-1 Dragon lead. Associated Press Howard was 0-for-6 from in a sign-and-trade deal with It looked like it would be BOSTON — The Boston the floor and just 4-for-10 Orlando that sent Glen “Big added to less than three Celtics’ injuries didn’t affect from the free throw line in Baby” Davis to the Magic. minutes later, but Osvaldo what coach Doc Rivers the second half. Boston forwards Mickael Orduna’s attempted headed always wants — solid “They came out and Pietrus (shoulder) and Chris sailed just a bit too high. defense. absolutely dominated us with Wilcox (left calf) and guard But then DeSoto started Paul Pierce and former their energy and defensive Keyon Dooling (right knee) picking up the pace and Magic forward Brandon Bass intensity,” Magic coach Stan were also out — though not attacking the Lake Placid each scored 19 points to Van Gundy said. missed on this night. zone with a bit more fervor. carry the injury-riddled Kevin Garnett added 14 Boston scored nine straight While Frankie Gomez had Celtics to an 87-56 win over points and 10 rebounds for points late in the second manned the goal well in the Orlando on Monday night. Boston. quarter, pulling to a 43-33 first half, Rafael Ramos was The Magic set franchise The Celtics led by 10 at the lead on Pierce’s 3 from the the second half keeper and lows for points and field half, turned up the pressure left wing with 45 seconds continued to fend off goals (16). defensively and scored 16 of left. Bulldog shot attempts. “Defensively that was as the first 21 points in the sec- “There’s no way KG “Last year we had one good as you can get,” Rivers ond half to pull ahead 62-41. should be beating me up and goalie, but he was more of a said after his team matched a Pierce had seven points in down the floor,” Howard goalie in training,” Ashley club record for fewest points the run and set up Marquis said, before joking about the said. “This year we’ve got a allowed in the shot-clock era, Daniels for a layup that gave age difference. “There was a few guys who can do the also done last season against Boston its 21-point edge with couple plays where he beat job. I’m a former goalie Milwaukee. 2:31 remaining in the quarter. me up and down the floor. myself and I know that there News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Boston was minus starters The Celtics held Orlando There’s no way. He’s 40 and are different philosophies. I Jose Becerra goes up for a header in Lake Placid’s 2-1 Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo and to one field goal in the open- I’m 25. I just can’t allow that figure, if they each give us a win over DeSoto in District 10-2A tournament play three bench players, drasti- ing 9:52 of the third and just Monday. to happen. I have to step up chance to win, we’ll give cally reducing its roster. two for the quarter — both 3- and be the leader for this each a chance.” Bass and Pierce carried the pointers. team.” Though it looked as to come by. bly the best team effort offense and Boston got some The Magic hit 2-of-11 NOTES: Orlando’s previ- though Ramos may have But as the time ticked defensively we’ve had all strong play from a cast of shots and had nine turnovers. ous season-low was 78 missed a chance when a away, it became more a mat- season. That first win in dis- down-the-bench reserves. “It was a tough game. They points. The franchise-low DeSoto wing got free and ter of just controlling the tricts is the toughest one to The Celtics snapped a pressured us a lot,” Howard was 57, set Dec. 4, 1996 shot one into the net with clock and keeping the get, but we’ve been playing streak of six straight losses said. “We rushed shots. It just against Cleveland. ... The 10:38 left – but the score Bulldogs at bay. good soccer. We just have to against teams with winning wasn’t a good night overall Celtics welcomed back Davis was waved off due to an off- One more direct kick keep our focus.” records. for us.” during a break in the opening sides. would come DeSoto’s way The win moved the Pierce is looking for it to Howard, who missed 5-of- quarter with highlights and The ‘Dogs would have in the waning moments, but Dragons into the tournament shake Boston out of its early 8 free throws in the third and “Thank You Big Baby” on more chances, with numer- it went high and soon after, semifinals against season woes. went 0-fo-5 from the field, the jumbotron. He got a ous direct kicks, but Ramos the final whistle blew to Frostproof Tuesday night. “Hopefully it’ll funnel flung the ball in frustration at and the Dragon defense commemorate the Lake During the regular sea- over to the guys that were the end of the quarter, nailing standing ovation from the were up to the challenge Placid win. son, just like with DeSoto, out,” said Pierce, who fol- the backboard from his own crowd, walked onto the court each time. “That was just a great Lake Placid split the series, lowed a 34-point effort in a end of the floor as the horn and pumped his fist. ... Van The offense, too, would effort, a great game,” winning a 4-2 contest and win at Washington on sounded with Boston holding Gundy said before the game have opportunities, but that Ashley said. “The second dropping a 3-2 match. Sunday. “There’s no more a 69-46 lead. that he’s amused how people insurance goal proved hard half, especially, was proba- excuses.” Boston didn’t let up in the are talking about Boston’s Avery Bradley and Sasha fourth until Pierce and slow start this season. Pavlovic started in the back- Garnett came out with just “People see the record and court for Boston and attempt- over five minutes to play. panic,” he said. “People talk ed to pressure Orlando’s The Magic had a season- about ‘The Celtics are too old guards early, helping the high 25 turnovers, 20 in the and can’t play.’ I’m not buy- Celtics pick up the pressure second half, and a season- ing it. What are they going to defensively. low points. say when they start winning, “(It) started with Avery,” Jermaine O’Neal and they got younger?” ... Rivers said. “The ball pres- Howard were involved in a Forward Jeff Green, who had sure — and then it led to brief shoving match in the surgery Jan. 9 to repair an everyone. They’re a great lane and both were given aeortic aneurysm, visited shooting team. ... Everything technicals midway into the Boston’s locker room before had to be precise and it was.” third quarter. the game and in the morning. Dwight Howard led the O’Neal got the initial foul “It was awesome,” Boston Magic with 18 points and 14 on the play with a hard coach Doc Rivers said. “I’m rebounds. shove. amazed. Two weeks and he’s He needs eight points to The Celtics led 36-36 at walking around. We were surpass Nick Anderson as the halftime, with Pierce and sarcastic this morning, saying Magic’s career scoring Bass each scoring 13 points. ‘He’s walking around and leader. The Celtics acquired Bass you guys can’t play.”’ News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Sebring’s Chris DeJesus has a firm grip on his opponent in this win Saturday at the Spiegel Memorial Invite. Spiegel sees strong local finishes Reinsdorf says Guillen had Continued from 1B also saw some impressive to claim the team title, with performances as Vicente Lake Gibson taking second Avon Park would see Moore won his weight- and Somerset Academy his blessing to leave other strong finishes bracket, 182, with a victory placing third. throughout the day, with over Gainesville High From here, both local Associated Press promised to tell the truth Jose Torres finishing second School’s Wade Jones. CHICAGO — Ozzie about his departure from teams will get one more day at 113- pounds. Josh Figur came in sec- Guillen left the White Sox Chicago. of action, at the Polk County Jeff Satine, 132-pounds, ond in the 170-pound four months ago, and they’re “At the end of the day, and Blake Delray, at 195, weight class and Chris Invite on Saturday, before still talking about him in Ozzie didn’t finish the season also earned silver medals DeJesus placed fourth at heading off to their respec- Chicago. with us the last few games,” with second-place finishes. 160-pounds. tive district meets Saturday, White Sox owner Jerry Peavy said. “So I don’t know The host Blue Streaks Gainesville would go on Feb. 4. Reinsdorf defended his for- who quit on who. But it is mer manager Monday, saying what it is and we’re all look- Guillen had his blessing to ing forward to 2012.” leave the team before the Peavy also said during the season was over. interview that he had no hard Guillen was released from feelings toward Guillen, and his contract with two games MCT photo posted on his Twitter account New Marlins skipper, Ozzie left and became the Marlins Guillen. Friday that he loved his for- manager two days later. mer manager and had “all the “Ozzie told me he wanted ment. “Ozzie needed to be in respect in the world for him to finish out the year, the Miami at the end of the sea- and his family.” Marlins really wanted him in son for the Marlins.” “We will always be grate- Miami for the conclusion of Reinsdorf’s statement ful for the 21 seasons Ozzie the season, and I told him came after White Sox pitcher spent in a White Sox uniform that he had no choice but to Jake Peavy questioned as a player and coach, espe- go given the excitement sur- whether Guillen quit on the cially his role in helping us rounding the opening of their team during an interview on win the 2005 World Series new stadium and the unveil- WSCR-AM 670 on Jan. 14. championship,” Reinsdorf ing of their new uniforms,” Guillen then took to his said. “We wish him nothing Reinsdorf said in a state- Twitter account Friday and but the best.” News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Though in seeming control at this point of his match HARDER HALL GOLF COURSE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; with Sean Ware, Red Devil COCHRAN BROTHERS ROOFING; 5.542"; 3"; Black; january ads; 0 0 0 1 5 4 5 9 Johnny Baldridge would lose sports; 0 0 0 1 5 4 6 3 a close decision to the even- tual 120-pound winner at Saturday’s Spiegel Memorial.

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Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com Viral video spoofs the, er, stuff New Yorkers say By JOCELYN NOVECK But there’s been lots of positive ‘This is satire. We Parker! Oh, who cares.” the Glazers aren’t even from New AP National Writer feedback, too, and all the attention Disdain for tourists: “Who goes York. But he says he doesn’t read NEW YORK — Hip young New has stunned the Glazers, who posted intended it to be a to the Statue of Liberty?” “Who comments on YouTube: “It’s just a Yorkers hate waiting for the sub- the video on Wednesday night, hop- goes to the Empire State Building?” pool of negativity.” way. They wouldn’t be caught dead ing for some buzz but not expecting satire of what it means “Move! Move!” (walking down the “This is satire,” he says. “We near tourist sites and couldn’t care well over a million YouTube views to be young and semi- street behind slowpokes.) “I hate intended it to be a satire of what it less if a celebrity walked by. (about 1.3 million as of late Friday). tourists!” means to be young and semi-spoiled They’re snobby about what they “It’s really bonkers,” Eliot spoiled in New York.’ That last theme, Glazer explains, in New York.” read, even snobbier about what they Glazer, 28, said in a telephone inter- is not to be taken literally. “New The video was shot and edited in eat, stick to their own borough, and view. ELIOT GLAZER Yorkers are actually very kind to about two weeks. “I was worried we call the most minuscule bedrooms The video, inspired by a current video creator tourists,” he says. were past the expiration date of the “huge.” Internet meme on what all sorts of Another thing people are taking meme,” Glazer says. He and his sis- And there’s something else: groups of people say, is simple about this place.” too literally, according to Glazer: ter posted it to their Facebook Some don’t take kindly to being enough. In it, the Glazers and Culinary exclusivity: “All I had The derisive comments about bor- accounts, and “within two hours it reduced to a cultural stereotype. friends converse the way young today was a bagel.” Or “Ah, oughs other than Manhattan, as in “I was insane — the comments, the That’s what Eliot and Ilana New Yorkers would (or wouldn’t, Momofuku!” a reference to the don’t go to Queens,” and “I don’t do sharing,” he says. “It was mind- Glazer, brother-sister bloggers, depending on whom you ask.) group of restaurants headed by hip Brooklyn.” blowing how quickly it took off.” comics and native New Yorkers, There are a few distinct themes. young chef David Chang. In fact, Glazer was born in What’s clear from the video is have discovered since their video, Impatience: “Where is the train? Culinary snobbery: “Ah, Queens, grew up on Long Island, that its creators love the city, “Stuff New Yorkers Say” (no, the Where is the TRAIN?” (There have Magnolia!” a reference to the cup- and now lives in Brooklyn, as does despite its hardships. word isn’t really “Stuff”) has gone been comments posted that while cakes made famous by “Sex and the his sister — a writer and comic Love-hate relationship with New viral in the last couple days. Turns people in New York think this, they City” — followed by a sour face, whose Web series, “Broad City,” is York: out, one of the things New Yorkers don’t actually stand on the platform because the cupcakes aren’t very in development for the FX network. “I love it here. like to say is: “We don’t say saying it.) hip. Especially funny, Glazer says, is “I hate it here. THAT!” Exclusivity: “Nobody knows Celebrity fatigue: “Sarah Jessica unwarranted speculation online that “I love it here.”

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Page 7B CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Sebring Lodge No. 249 F&AM holds Installation of Officers Special to the News-Sun - John Devany; Senior Warden - Edgar SEBRING — On Friday Jan. 6, Sebring Talley; Junior Warden - Zach Zirulnik; Lodge No. 249 F&AM held their annual Treasurer - Howard Hart; Secretary - Mike Installation of Officers at the Lodge, 1809 Byers; Marshal - Don Cains; Chaplain - Home Ave. There were approximately 100 Glenn “Jack” Hankison; Senior Deacon - people in attendance. A meal was served Gary Gordon; Junior Deacon - Ken Magyar; with the installation ceremonies following. Senior Steward - Jeff Rodriguez; Junior The elected and appointed officers for the Steward - Tony Tillis; and Tyler - Calvin year 2012 are as follows: Worshipful Master Wampler.

Courtesy photo Guest speaker Gary Gunter (from left), Mary Birge, new member Margaret Ellerbee and Jim Carroll. Gunter guest speaker for Lake Placid Rotary Special to the News-Sun as he went through a divorce, not have a car. The donkey was LAKE PLACID — The but learned he had support their way of transportation. guest speaker for this week from his fellow Rotarians. The money raised was used to was Gary Gunter, assistant Things began looking up get Internet service to the vil- governor for District One and when he went on a Rotary trip lage. the next Lieutenant Governor to Costa Rica where he met his Gary also reported that India for 6890 under Tom Wade. wife Joyce. had 150,000 cases of polio in Gary and his wife Joyce own The Temple Terrace 1985 and today India has not two insurance companies in club was in Costa Rica for a reported one case of Polio for Courtesy photo New Tampa and Wesley “Donkey Fund.” The villagers the last year. Go Rotary! Sebring Lodge No. 249 new officers are (front row, from left) Gary Gordon, Don Cains, Chapel. The Gunters live in sold the legs of the donkeys The club also accepted new Glenn ‘Jack’ Hankison, Mike Byers, Ken Magyar, (Back row) Tony Tillis, Howard Hart, northeast New Tampa and their (just for fun and funds) to the member Margaret Elerbe at the John Devany, Calvin Wampler, Zach Zirulnik, Jeff Rodriguez. Not pictured, Edgar Talley. club started back in 1995. highest bidder because they did meeting. There are now three clubs in that area. Gary was a part of a military family, as his father served our hometown biz; 9.347"; 13"; Black plus three; process, hometown biz dummy; 0 0 0 1 5 5 6 3 country and was moved from city to city. The family landed in Tampa in 1972 ,where Gary went to college at the University of Florida. Gary was always a spur-of- the-moment adventurer and got his sister in hot water when she was left to watch him. His sis- ter was 11 and Gary was 3. He decided he wanted to dive off a high dive board and did so before his sister could stop him. Luckily he was not hurt and lived to do more daring things in life. Gary worked for Bill Gunter, state insurance com- missioner at the time (no rela- tion) for seven years after grad- uating from college. He then met a real estate agent who asked him to go to a Rotary meeting, and after a few meetings saw the good that they did in the community and the world, so Gary joined in 2005. He was district secretary in 2007, and co-chaired the dis- trict conference in 2008 where 400 people showed up to sup- port his “Happy Dollar” club. Gary was awarded the Rotarian of the Year for his efforts that year. Not all was good for Gary,

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Page 8B News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Hibiscus Garden Tanglewood Rockettes presented her with a name Club badge. TOPS 487 Trips and Tours chairman AVON PARK — The SEBRING — Fifteen Sally Kinsey is still taking Hibiscus Garden Club of TOPS and 14 KOPS sang and reservations for the March 20 Avon Park met Jan. 12 in the gave the pledges on Jan. 18. bus trip to Fairchild Gardens home of Dorothian Meyer Best Loser was Sidney in Coral Gables. Cost is $40 and Mary Lou Lundblade. O’Neil. The Mystery Gift is (includes bus and admis- Chairman Nina Seibold now with Norma Holden with sions). Deadline for payment called the meeting to order three weeks to win. is the Feb. 8 meeting. and reports were given. Sidney O’Neil unwrapped Plant Study chairman The Bandstand was the The Attendance Box and Marsha Browning resched- bright spot during the holi- found another wrapper. There uled the trip to McLane’s days. The decorations were were 21 winners in the 25- Country Gardens to dismantled on a cold and cent contest of 30 cents each Wednesday, Feb. 15. There blustery Jan 3. and Shirley Hickling won also will be a tour of The club still has some $2.90 in the 10-Cent contest. Henscratch Farms on Feb. 29 jumbo pecans ($10) and SRD is in Ft Myers and for strawberry picking and a whole or sliced almonds ($6) there are 10 members plan- box lunch. in one-pound packages. ning to attend; four are grad- In the Fuss and Brag seg- These nuts are so healthy and uating KOPS. The Fall Rally ment, Janene Smith showed enjoyable year-round. They is in October. off a yellow orchid, Luise freeze well so get a supply to In week two of the Road Andrea showed a variety of last until new crop comes in To Success contest, the Go vegetables from her garden the fall. You may contact any Mama Go team had the lead and also had grapefruits for club member or call 453- with 12 laps; The Wild giveway. 4361 or 453-3641. Mustangs have 11 laps; The The Lake Placid Garden Seibold won the blue mum Roadrunners have 10.75 laps Club meets every second in the plant draw. Courtesy photo and The Green Flag Girls The ‘Tanglewood Rockettes’ were one of three teams to accept and complete the challenge Wednesday at the Lake The program was of have 9. of rocking at Alan Jay Kia for 45 hours during the week of Jan. 9-13. For their efforts, they Placid Woman’s Club on Hemerocallis by members received a check for $750 for the Tanglewood Residents’ Cancer Benefit. On hand for the Sharon Geahlen gave the North Main Ave. Call Luise Dorothian and Mary Lou. ceremony were three exhausted, but happy, rockers – Mitzi Case (sitting from left), Joan program on “10 Small Things for information, 465-6106. Meyer and Lundblade, Rulli and Mary Lou Simpson. Rockette Kristie Plank is absent from the photo. Tanglewood to Help You.” Think of some well-wishers surround the Rockettes. The Feb. 8 meeting’s pro- Certified National of the changes you can make gram, “Heart Smart Herbs,” Hemerocallis judges gave a and try them. will be given by Debbie visual and an enlightening environmental education mation contact Club programs, nature tours and Call 382-7716 or 314-9485 Armstrong of Robbins program they served last /earth sciences, Ag in the President Andrew Hughes at doing research on native for information. Nursery. year. The early spring show classroom, animals, plant sci- 402-1776 or Grace Plants at plants, reptile, birds and ani- was in the Baton Rouge, La., ence, citizenship projects, 655-0045. mals. Charlotte also talked area. The commercial area civic engagement, communi- about the new “green” Adrian CROSSWORD SOLUTION offered so many new hybrids ty and volunteer service, Lake Placid Garden Archbold Lodge and Frances that sold out to Daylily leadership and personal Club Archbold Hufty Learning COLDCASE ZAPS PHASER lovers. development, communica- Center. OPERATOR I DEE PHALANX The “Garden” show was in tions and expressive arts. LAKE PLACID — The Garden Therapy chairman C ASTLE I NSPAI N SORBETS the Detroit area. There were 4-H is one of the largest Garden Club of Lake Placid Nancy Horney and Trudy ALT IMS T IM SA I NTE various kinds of gardens with youth development organiza- met Jan. 11 at the Lake Ricketts presented a fresh EMOT I CON OLDBAG a large variety of blooming tions in America with more Placid Woman’s Club. floral arrangement that the A TC HBEAM TORT GEORGE plants; however, the daylilies than 6.5 million young peo- President Connie Watson residents at Lake Placid LOAFER SAFES I TRY ORS were outstanding. These ple ages five to 19, 540,000 welcomed 42 members and Health Center will be making URBANE OT I S MPAA WNET Hemerocallis growers work youth and adult volunteers, three guests, Pat Bates, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, after MELD ANNAN TEEUP AXES for years to hybridize new, more than 3,500 staff and 60 Dorothy Lehman and Linda which they take back to his or N AE TKOD A I RER HERB unusual colors, size and million alumni said Hrncirik. Hunt. Devotion was given by her room to enjoy. ITSRAININGCATSANDDOGS heights, which brings a hand- To learn more about the Peggy Branch. The group meets every I TEN XYLEM PREY MOE some price. Also, there are Highlands County 4-H com- Program chairman Sharon second Tuesday of the month M ATE GROPE CL I ME EBON evergreen and dormant vari- munity call Ms. Hrncirik at Diaz introduced Education from September through May ABCS TEND FA I R DWEEBS eties that grow in most well 402-6540 or go to web page Coordinator Heidi Henrichs at 10 a.m. Activities are DOO PH I L KARMA LEGREE drained soil but must be in a http://highlands.ifas.ufl.edu. and assistant Charlotte designed to encourage the A DMIRE INIT ENDED SRI sunny location to bloom well. The Kiwanis motto is Wilson from Archbold residents to enjoy gardening MESMER NOM I NATE Meyer and Lundblade have “Serving the Children of the Biological Station. They as a means of mental and LAUPER GAD LGA L I V thousands of daylilies in their World.” Kiwanis gave a very informative pres- physical therapy. garden. International includes 8,400 entation on the “Real Florida Membership Chairman MIRACLE DEUSEXMACHINA The Feb. 9, club meeting clubs with more than 270,000 and Lake Wales Ridge.” The Luise Andrea introduced new E P I THET I GET EARMARKS will be with Betty Jo Camp. members in 96 nations. Last Station offers educational member Judy Frazier and HONEYS COSY DRYERASE year, Kiwanis clubs donated Kiwanis Club of more than $100 million and Sebring almost six million volunteer GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 1/25/12; 0 0 0 1 6 1 7 4 hours for community service SEBRING — Extension projects. Faculty and 4-H Agent Recent club service activi- Lauren Hrncirik spoke to the ties have included such proj- Kiwanis Club of Sebring ects as Horses and about how Florida 4-H Youth Handicapped, Big Development strengthens Brothers/Big Sister, communities by providing a Salvation Army, Christmas positive future for youth. As Outreach, Boy Scouts, Girl the youth development pro- Scouts, Children’s Museum, gram of the University of Hansen House, Kids in Cars, Florida IFAS, Florida 4-H Good Friday Breakfast, uses a learn-by-doing Heartland Young approach to enable youth, Professionals, Champion for ages 5-18, to develop the Children, Live Safe Program, knowledge, attitudes and Law and Education, Disabled skills they need to become Children, Future Farmers of competent, caring and con- America, Sertoma Juniors, tributing citizens of the Ministries for Christ and world. Heartland Christian Ms. Hrncirik spoke of the Cheerleaders. many projects available to The Kiwanis Club of youth such as biological sci- Sebring meets every week at ences, technology and engi- noon at Beef O’ Brady’s neering, physical sciences, Restaurant. For more infor- LP Woman’s Club meets

Courtesy photo The GFWC Lake Placid Woman’s Club met Jan. 19 and held a shower for the babies at Potters House. the speakers were Sandy Lopes and Susan Blessings explaining their program of caring for babies born to mothers in prison, most of these babies are born with addictions and require special care, but with the love given them they do overcome these addictions and are given a better chance for a normal life. Potters House also has taken in women and children suffering from domestic abuse, toiletries, clothes and socks were collected from the members to help these women get on their way to a new life. Multiple bags of diapers, baby wipes, toys and clothes were donated for the babies. The club installed three new members and said goodbye to one of its dearest members, Jean Parrish (pictured), who is moving to California. She will be greatly missed as a won- derful member of the community and the many organiza- tions she has been so active in during her many years here.

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Tropical house? There were 175 peo- with Laura Bailie playing the make money for Nu-Hope Saturday, Jan. 28. I trust that honor of Will Noel. Will was Harbor Estates ple enjoying chicken noodle piano. will be held at 7 p.m.. on you have your tickets an integral part of our soup or bean soup with a ham Our Sunshine Gal, Carol Saturday, Feb. 11. Tickets are because they are very hard to Military Committee and our By Arlene Clouston salad sandwich, with coffee Noel, read the names of many sold at Monday morning cof- get at this late date. Tropical Harbor community. or a glass of lemonade onm seriously ill now in convales- fee. Our first Hobby Show The Tropical Harbor cap- He lost his long battle against LAKE PLACID — Red Hats mean that ladies are Jan. 15. People really appre- cence which are: Jim Becker, will be from 1-4 p.m. on tains for the 2012 Relay for cancer this summer. Our having fun and 35 Red ciate the shuttle service that Joanne Sieple, Elaine Sunday, Feb. 19. Come and Life team are Paula Relay is dedicated to him and Hatters had their monthly is available for the supper. Zahakaylo, Joseph find out what interests we all Bannister, Gloria all our dear Tropical Harbor luncheon at the Caddy Shack Monday morning coffee Schweiger, Barbara Kelleher, have. Wackershauser, Carolyn friends who have succumbed on Thursday, Jan. 12. We had was held on a cool, sunny Bob McPommell, Ted Olson Do any old-timers remem- Reece and Dianne Haskins. to cancer. several guests, which were morning. Peggy Sue Teague, and Joy Dean. Please remem- ber the former residents Very soon we will be getting Doris True and Barbara our emcee, greeted everyone ber these people in your Elmer and Katie Hanninen? our “theme” baskets ready Woodhaven Estates Collins; Judy Petit brought followed by a joke. Rose hearts and prayers. Alice Katie has since passed away for our raffle. This year we Bridge Scores her mother, Doris. Doris True Wilson and Phil Bennett were Osborn, formerly of this park but Elmer has sent a picture will also have some items joined our membership. Barb the hosts. The doughnuts has passed away. of himself in his World War that are not actual baskets. SEBRING — Here are the Convard, Harriet Edmond were furnished by our speak- The activities that resi- II uniform from the recogni- Jim Van Camp is donating Woodhaven bridge scores for and Marilyn Bigham were ers, which were from dents are planning for and tion day for veterans that Judy’s golf bag and golf this week: our hostesses. At each table Bulletin Board Concepts, will be taking part in next they had. His picture is on the clubs as one of our raffle Party Bridge: First place, setting was a bag of M&M’s Advanced Air Systems and month are the Country Fair bulletin board. items. Judy passed away in Sandra Wickstrom; second and a sheet of paper on which Safe Planning and Medicaid Arts and Crafts on Feb. 4-5. At ladies coffee at 9:30 on October of this year after a place, Jeanne Sisson; and we were expected to draw a Eligibility. The only returnee We have many in the park Jan. 17, Eunice Brown made 12-year on and off battle with third place, Laurie LaBerge. picture of ourselves enjoying we had was Debbie George. who will be walking off with the coffee and held the meet- cancer. Duplicate Bridge: First our favorite activity. Peggy Sue read many names ribbons. I have the classifica- ing. There were 26 women On Sunday, Jan. 15, at our place, Bill Tedford and Amusing. for birthdays, but no one was tion and the adult registration present. Katy Bonebright Military Soup and Sandwich Shirley Breckenridge; second What’s better than spend- present. However, we did forms if you don’t have from Wisconsin was a guest. supper, the Relay team was place, Eric and Sandra ing an evening with friends at have the Prices present for yours. Our monthly carry-in dinner presented with a donation of Wickstrom; and third place, the Military Soup and their 65th anniversary. We The Crazy Card Party that will be Thursday, Jan. 26. $500 by Joan Rau, chairman Erma Hofford and Margaret Sandwich Supper at the club- sang “Happy Anniversary” the Nu-Hope workers give to Don’t forget the dance on of the Military Committee, in Bousfield. CELEBRATIONS MOVIES Spooner-Hinkle Engagement Ervin gets credential Sara Whitney Hinkle and ‘The Artist’ silent 2011. She is employed by Ralee Eric Spooner are University of Florida engaged to be married. Veterinary Hospital and has but golden at The bride-elect is a resi- applied to the University of dent of Gainesville and is the Florida College of Veterinary daughter of Keith and Medicine. producer awards Charlene Hinkle of Sebring. The groom-elect graduated Associated Press A team of seven produc- The groom-elect is a resi- from Sebring High School in LOS ANGELES — “The ers including Martin dent of Gainesville and is the 2006. He received his under- Artist” followed its Golden Scorcese received the son of Jon Spooner of graduate degree in microbiol- Globe win by taking top award for “Boardwalk Sebring and Sharon ogy from the University of honors at the Producers Empire,” which also beat Gunthorp of Lorida. Florida in 2010;and a mas- Guild Awards on Saturday, out Showtime’s “Dexter,” The bride-elect graduated ter’s degree in 2011. He is in as the silent film continues CBS’s “The Good Wife,” from Sebring High School in his first year at the University its unlikely run toward and another HBO series, 2006. She received her of Florida College of Oscar night. “Game of Thrones.” undergraduate degree in biol- Dentistry program and a Producer Thomas The ABC sitcom ogy, from the University of Navy scholarship recipient. Florida, graduating in 2010, A wedding is planned for Langmann received the “Modern Family” took the and a master’s degree in March, 2013. award handed out at the award for best comedy Beverly Hilton by the series for the second Producers Guild of straight year, beating “30 The bride-elect is the America, as “The Artist” Rock,” “The Big Bang Engagement beat out George Clooney’s Theory,” “Glee,” and daughter of Barney and family drama and another “Parks and Recreation.” Janine Hart of Sebring. Havlock-Hart Oscar favorite, “The Other winners at the The groom-elect is the son Descendants.” PGA awards include PBS’s Amy Lynn Hart of Sebring of Elizabeth Havlock of Lake “The Artist” won best “Downton Abbey” for long- and Timmothy John Havlock Placid. musical or comedy at form television, “The of Lake Placid are engaged to The wedding is planned News-sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Sunday’s Golden Globes Adventures of Tintin” for be married. for July 7. Kimberly Ervin, a reading coach and resource teacher at and “The Descendants” animated film, “Beats, the district, receives her National Board Certified Teacher won best drama along with Rhymes & Life” for movie credential. She joins 49 classroom teachers and three sub- stitute teachers who have completed the rigorous program a best actor nod for documentary and “The Dustin Morgan Military leading to the recognition. Clooney, making the Colbert Report” for talk Air Force Airman Dustin movies likely rivals for and live entertainment W. Morgan graduated from Airmen who complete CELEBRATIONS GUIDELINES: The News-Sun publishes Best Picture at the shows. basic military training at basic training earn four announcements about births, engagements, weddings and Academy Awards. Lackland Air Force Base, credits toward an associate anniversaries on Wednesdays. Anniversaries are accepted The other nominees in Jackson’s ’Hobbit’ San Antonio, Texas. in applied science degree starting at the 25th and then in five-year incriments the movie category were doubles film speed The airman completed an through the Community Photos are accepted and are returned when accompanied “War Horse,” “The Help,” by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Forms are avail- to 48 frames intensive, eight-week pro- College of the Air Force. “Bridesmaids,” “Hugo,” able at the News-Sun. The submission deadline is noon “The Girl With the Dragon PARK CITY, Utah— gram that included training Morgan is the son of Friday to be considered for publication in the following Tattoo,” “Midnight in Peter Jackson is making his in military discipline and Kelly and Scott Morgan or Wednesday’s paper. Submit items to the News-Sun from 8 studies, Air Force core val- North Key, Sebring. a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; fax to 385-2453; send e-mail to Paris,” “Moneyball” and hobbits and dwarves march ues, physical fitness, and Airman Morgan is a 2007 [email protected]; or mail to Lifestyle Editor, News- another Clooney movie, double-time in his “The basic warfare principles and graduate of Sebring High Sun, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870. For informa- “The Ides of March.” Lord of the Rings” prequel, skills. School. tion, call 385-6155, ext. 516. Along with honors from which he’s shooting in a other Hollywood profes- faster film speed than the sional groups such as Hollywood standard. Jeanette Acevedo Births 2 ounces and measured 20 Brown of Cairo, Ga. actors, directors and writers Jackson hopes the 48- inches in length. guilds, the producer prizes frames-a-second rate — Jeanette and Heriberto Landon Williams have become part of the twice the 24 frames that has Benjamin weighed 8 Acevedo, of Sebring, Jaylah Jones preseason sorting out con- been the custom since the pounds and measured 20.5 Leslie and Timothy announce the birth of a tenders for the Oscars, 1920s — will help bring inches in length. Angela and Adrian Jones, Williams, of Lorida, daughter, Jeanette at 3:40 whose nominations come about a gradual transition to of Okeechobee, announce announce the birth of a son, a.m., on Jan. 22, 2012, at Maternal grandparents are out Jan. 24. faster speeds that can bring the birth of a daughter, Landon Marshall at 10:56 Highlands Regional Medical Jeff and Ginger Bell. HBO’s saga of mobsters more life-like images and Jaylah Shauntel at 12:41 p.m., on Jan. 19, 2012, at Center, Sebring. Paternal grandparents are in Prohibition-era Atlantic action to the screen. p.m., on Jan. 9, 2012, at Highlands Regional Medical Jeanette weighed 6 pounds Bill and Chris Dailey. City “Boardwalk Empire” Digital cameras allow for Florida Hospital Heartland Center, Sebring. and 3 ounces. won the producers’ award shooting at 48 frames or Medical Center, Sebring. Landon weighed 5 Leonel Lopez-Garcia for television drama series, faster, reducing the flick- Jaylah weighed 7 pounds, pounds, 12 ounces and Benjamin Dailey keeping AMC’s “Mad ery, blurry effect known as Yadira Garcia and 14 ounces and measured 21 measured 18 inches in Men” from winning its strobing that can come with Allison and William Alejandro Lopez, of Lake inches in length. length. fourth straight PGA Award. 24-frame filming. 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Page 10B News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com FOOD

Convenient cooking with sweet potatoes

FAMILY FEATURES Sweet Tips for Cooking with an you really cook delicious, wholesome dishes that are also easy to make? It’s Sweet Potatoes not a trick question — the answer, according to cookbook author Holly Clegg, is most definitely “yes.” Ⅲ When selecting fresh C yams, choose those that “I’m all about no-fuss, flavorful and nutritious cooking,” says Clegg, also known as The Queen of Quick. “And one of my go-to ingredients for that is the sweet potato.” are smooth, plump, dry Clegg says that sweet potatoes grown in Louisiana are also called yams. But no matter and clean. what you call them, they come in several convenient forms that make cooking great Ⅲ Yams should not be meals something that is truly sweet and simple. refrigerated unless In these recipes, Clegg has used Louisiana sweet potatoes in four convenient forms: cooked. Store at 55°F Ⅲ Canned sweet potatoes — for her Yummy Yam Quick Bread with Crumble Topping. to 65°F. Ⅲ Fresh sweet potatoes — in savory Butter Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Ⅲ One cup of canned sweet potatoes equals one medi- Ⅲ Bruce’s Pancake Mix — as the basis for her crunchy Sweet Potato Loaded Cookies. um-sized, cooked fresh Ⅲ Alexia Frozen Sweet Potatoes — in a hearty Southwestern Beef Casserole with sweet potato. Sweet Potato Waffle Fries Topping. Ⅲ When using canned To get more easy and delicious recipes, visit www.sweetpotato.org. yams, add them at the end of the recipe because they are already pre- cooked.

Butter Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes Southwestern Beef Casserole Easier than a sweet potato casserole but with the same with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries Topping sweet flavors — candied yams at their finest with a sur- A fast-fix, meaty dinner made with pantry-friendly ingredi- prise of cayenne. ents and flair. Makes 4 cups Makes 6 servings 6 cups peeled Louisiana yam cubes 1 pound ground sirloin (about 1/2-inch cubes) 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 1 14 1/2-ounce can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (fire roasted) 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1 10-ounce can 98 percent fat free cream of Preheat oven 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil. chicken soup Spread cubed yams evenly on pan. Bake 30 to 35 min- 2 cups Alexia frozen sweet potato waffle fries utes, turning after 20 minutes. Preheat oven 375°F. Coat 9-inch square baking dish with Remove from oven and sprinkle with butter, brown nonstick cooking spray. sugar, pecan pieces and cayenne. In large skillet, cook meat until done; drain any excess Return to oven and continue baking 10 to 15 minutes liquid. or until sugar is caramelized. Add black beans, tomatoes and corn to pan, mixing well. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Yummy Yam Quick Bread Cover meat mixture evenly with cream of chicken soup Yes, you read the recipe correctly, as these few ingredients and top with waffle fries. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until create one of my very favorite moist lip-smacking breads. fries are done and casserole is bubbly. 1 18.25-ounce box spice cake mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Sweet Potato Loaded Cookies 1 15-ounce can Bruce’s Sweet Potatoes, drained Sweet potato pancake mix serves as a step saver and flavor and mashed booster to these outrageously delicious crunchy cookies. 1/2 cup water Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies Crumble Topping, (see recipe) optional 1/2 cup butter Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with non- 1/2 cup sugar stick cooking spray. 1/3 cup light brown sugar In mixing bowl, mix together spice cake mix, cinnamon, 1 egg sweet potatoes and water just until combined. Transfer to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract prepared pan. Sprinkle with Crumble Topping if desired. 1 cup Bruce’s Sweet Potato Pancake Mix Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the 1 cup crisp rice cereal center comes out clean. 1 cup oatmeal Crumble Topping 1/3 cup flaked coconut Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheets with nonstick This crumbly topping adds the ultimate finishing touch to cooking spray. the bread. In mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar and brown 1/4 cup brown sugar sugar until blended. 1/4 cup flour Add egg and vanilla and continue to beat on low speed 1/3 cup chopped walnuts until blended. 2 tablespoons butter, melted Stir in pancake mix, cereal, oatmeal and coconut. Drop 1 teaspoon vanilla extract by tablespoons onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 10 In small bowl, mix together all ingredients. to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Page 11B MUSIC Rap is an overall winner, but loser at the Grammys

By MESFIN FEKADU song of the year honors. At the Grammys, a track is Associated Press Ahmir “Questlove” not eligible for that award if NEW YORK — Since its Thompson, the leader and it contains a sample or if it’s beginnings in the 1970s, rap drummer of the Roots, says not an original piece of work; music has transformed from the hip-hop community that disqualifies much of rap, an underground, street-based shares some of the blame for which relies heavily on sam- sound to a definitive part of its losing streak. He says pling (“Empire State of pop culture, transcending those in the genre aren’t Mind” samples The race and becoming one of the involved enough with The Moments’ “Love on a Two- strongest — and most prolific Recording Academy, its com- Way Street”). — voices of today’s genera- munity and its events. Stoute said Jam should be tion. But at the Grammy “We’re not active members helping hip-hop, and blasted Awards, rap has had a long- of (The Recording Academy) the renowned producer. lasting losing streak in the and I promise to take a more “What he’s doing is not top categories. active role in that,” said right,” Stoute said of Jam. The hip-hop sound — first Questlove, who has won “And if he’s supposed to be recognized at the 1989 three Grammys. “I should the guy who understands Grammys — has garnered definitely come and be more urban music because of his MCT numerous prestigious nomi- Kanye West, left, and Jay Z perform at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, involved in that. It’s taxing famed career as a producer ... nations over the years, and Michigan in November. time-wise, but you know, I (and) if he’s not going to be for 10 of the last 14 years, can either sit and complain ... sensitive to the creativity rap acts have either led or or do something about it.” around hip-hop, I am sorry, is up for song of the year, his of the night, but my whole year, the second time a rap- tied for most Grammy nomi- Jam says rap’s losses are we’re in trouble.” critically revered fifth album, thing is for the people, as based act had done so follow- nations. But rarely will a hip- also a reflection of the Jam, who was The “My Beautiful Dark Twisted long as the people accept it ing Arrested Development’s hop act win one of the Grammy membership, which Recording Academy’s chair- Fantasy,” didn’t score an — that’s my real Grammy,” win in 1993. A rapper hasn’t show’s top four honors — he said is “traditionally very man from 2005 to 2009, says album of the year nomina- Jay-Z said. “As long as it won the award since. album, song and record of the heavy” with members of the his goal was to diversify the tion, a shock to many. Even connects with an audience in OutKast, the alternative, year, along with best new country, jazz and classical Grammy community, and if Jimmy Jam — the chair a way.” genre-bending hip-hop duo, artist. Instead, rap acts tend music worlds. people have an issue with tra- emeritus of the National But Steve Stoute, the for- followed in Hill’s footsteps to win rap awards. “We’re a membership ditional Grammy rules, they Academy of Recording Arts mer record executive who with an album of the year 50 Cent, who won his first organization and the mem- should demand a change. and Sciences — was sur- accused the Grammys of win in 2004 for the double and only Grammy two years bers vote. So, if the numbers “You can write a propos- prised by West’s snub. being irrelevant last year in a disc “Speakerboxxx/The ago, believes Grammy voters of members who consider al,” Jam said. “I hope ... peo- “I think he’s one of the full-page advertisement in Love Below.” It, too, was not are out-of-touch and need a themselves of the hip-hop ple step up to the challenge genius artists, and I’m saying The New York Times after strictly hip-hop, as Andre fresh outlook on what’s going genre ... if those numbers are rather than dismiss it, which this as a person who’s Eminem and Justin Bieber 3000 blended rock and even on in contemporary music. lower, then the results proba- is the easy thing to do.”’ worked with Michael Jackson lost top awards, says there is jazz for his half of the proj- “I think that the board is a bly point to that fact,” Jam Jam also said he helped and Prince, so I don’t throw a bigger problem. Stoute ect. lot older and they’re conser- said. bring forth the best rap song that word around lightly,” believes The Recording But while there have been vative, so some of the con- But Stoute, who is the award at the 2004 Grammys, Jam said. “So, yes, I was sur- Academy doesn’t have board high-profile wins, what tent in the music is offensive author of “The Tanning of which honors rap tracks that prised.” members who understand stands out more are the loss- on some level,” said 50 Cent, America: How Hip-Hop contain samples. Jam also West’s album with Jay-Z, hip-hop as a true art form. es. No rapper has ever won who famously interrupted Created a Culture That implemented a new rule in “Watch the Throne,” was also “If (The Recording record or song of the year, Evanescence’s best new artist Rewrote the Rules of the 2009 that allowed anyone left out of the top album cate- Academy) understood that, and both Eminem and West, speech by walking onstage New Economy,” had harsh nominated for a Grammy to gory; both CDs are nominat- then (rappers) would be scor- each nominated three times, when he lost to the rock words for Jam, a founding bypass the regular application ed for best rap album. ing technical points,” he said. have failed to win the album group in 2004. “There’s a lot member of funk-soul band process and automatically be Jay-Z, who once boycotted “They don’t get the technical of the year trophy in years of people that don’t accept The Time and best known for made a member for a year. the Grammys because of the points.” where they appeared to be that hip-hop culture is now producing multiple hits for He said he did it so that nom- show’s lack of love for hip- In Grammy history, 14 hip- critical favorites. pop culture.” Janet Jackson, Usher, Boyz II inated acts would easily be hop, says Grammy nomina- hop albums have received At last year’s Grammys, This year, hip-hop leads Men and more with partner involved in the organization tions are “cool,” but he does- nominations for album of the three of the five songs nomi- the Grammys in nominations Terry Lewis. Stoute and Jam the following year. n’t use the accolades as a year. Lauryn Hill has the dis- nated for record of the year again, with Kanye West earn- had a conversation after last “If hip-hop is the most barometer of his success. tinction of being the first hip- were rap smashes. Lady ing seven; it’s his third year year’s awards, and Stoute nominated, then they should “The Grammys and all of hop artist to win album of the Antebellum’s crossover hit, as the show’s top-nominated was upset that Jay-Z’s be the best represented those other things, they’re year for “The Miseducation “Need You Now,” ended up act, and his fourth overall (he “Empire State of Mind” was- according to what I did,” Jam fine and it’s a good way for of Lauryn Hill” in 1999, but taking away the record and tied Mariah Carey and John n’t up for song of the year: said. everyone to get together the album, while featuring Legend for most nominations amongst their peers and col- rap, was heavy on R&B. 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Page 12B News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 www.newssun.com MUSIC Review: McGraw sounds fresh on new album By MICHAEL McCALL “Better Than I Used To Be” For The Associated Press finds a man pressing to Tim McGraw never has become more responsible. lacked ambition, as illus- It starts with quiet piano, trated by the country star’s and then builds to a film acting and self-named crescendo that underscores cologne. the emotion of the lyrics. That ambition comes McGraw’s progressive across most clearly in his artistry also comes through music. On “Emotional on “Only Human,” a duet Traffic,” his 11th studio with sweet-voiced R&B album, McGraw continues singer Ne-Yo, and the cover to expand country music’s of “One Part, Two Part,” boundaries. That’s why, 20 originally written by years into his career, his Georgia soul singer Dee MCT photo music still sounds so fresh, Ervin. Soul singer Etta James died Friday from complications with lukemia. even though a legal dispute “Emotional Traffic” may with label Curb Records contain two-year-old delayed the release of these recordings, but for songs, recorded in 2010. McGraw’s fans, it will But there’s no dust on James’ passion, great shine like tomorrow’s sun- these tracks, as McGraw rise. and longtime co-producer Byron Gallimore create a sound marinated in modern Check this range remembered rock yet crisp with catchy track out melodies and real-life, By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY died in Riverside, Calif., Beyonce, who played greatness, or her legacy. country-music themes. “The One That Got AP Music Writer from complications of James in the movie “Cadillac “Marvin certain knew it McGraw’s range shows Away” counteracts country NEW YORK — On her leukemia. Her death came Records” about Chess and Ray knew it ... the peo- on the album’s first two music’s usual small-town last album “The Dreamer,” after she struggled with Records, also spoke about ple who know that she was hits. “Felt Good On My romanticism with a story released just three months dementia and other health her influence on other in that category,” he said. Lips” — also released about the successful person who “got away” — and before her death, Etta James problems, health issues that singers. “Whatever the marketplace against the singer’s wishes drew the admiration and sings a mix of covers, from kept her from performing for “I feel like Etta James, did or didn’t do or whether as a bonus track on last jealousy of those left the R&B classic “Misty the last two or so years of first of all, was the first her lack of career manage- year’s two-CD Curb compi- behind. The dreamy, lay- Blue” to the Ray Charles her life. black woman I saw with ment didn’t do, it has noth- lation “Number One Hits” song “In the Evening.” But It was a life full of strug- platinum, blonde hair. She — is buoyed by an infec- ered arrangement breaks ing to do with her talent.” perhaps the most curious gles. Her mother was wore her leopard and she tious chorus and dynamic country’s conventions just And on Friday, the Queen tune included on the disc immersed in a criminal life wore her sexy silhouette and musical twists. Meanwhile, as imaginatively as the of Soul was among those may be the Guns N’ Roses and left her to be raised by she didn’t care. She was the thoughtful ballad lyrics. who paid tribute to James staple “Welcome to the friends, she never knew her strong and confident and Jungle.” true father (though she always Etta James,” said greatness, calling her “one That a 73-year-old icon of believed it was billiards Beyonce in a 2008 interview. of the great soul singers of R&B would tackle the fre- great Minnesota Fats), and James could often be iras- our generation. An American netic rock song — albeit in a she had her own troubles, cible. Ritz remembers when original! pace more fitting her blues which included a decades- he was working with her on “I loved ‘Pushover,’ ‘At roots — might seem odd. long addiction to drugs, tur- the autobiography, touring Last’ and almost any and But the song may be the best bulent relationships, brushes with her around the country, everything she recorded! representation of James as with the law, and other tribu- one time he approached her When Etta SUNG, you heard both a singer and a person lations. with his tape recorder and it!” — rambunctious in spirit, One might think all of she barked: “If see that tape with the ability to sing what- those problems would have recorder again I’m going to ever was thrown at her, weighted down James’ spirit, cram it up your (expletive).” whether it was jazz, blues, and her voice, layering it But at other times, she’d LAKE PLACID ART LEAGUE; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; 1/25/12; 0 0 0 1 6 1 8 5 pining R&B or a song from with sadness, or despair. be effusive and warm and one of the rowdiest bands in While she certainly could anxious to talk. rock. channel depression, anger, “Once she did talk, she “She was able to dig so and sorrow in song, her was always candid and deep in kind of such a raw voice was defined by its unguarded. She was a free and unguarded place when fiery passion: Far from beat- spirit,” Ritz said. she sang, and that’s the en down, James embodied While Ritz put her in the power of gospel and blues the fight of a woman who category of other greats like and rhythm and blues. She managed to claw her way Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin brought that to all those back from the brink, again and Marvin Gaye, she never beautiful standards and rocks and again. enjoyed their mainstream songs that she did. All the It’s an attitude that influ- success. Though “At Last” number of vast albums she enced her look as well. has become an enduring recorded, she covered such a Despite the conservative era, classic, there were times wide variety of material that she dyed her hair platinum when James had to scrounge brought such unique phras- blonde, sending out the sig- for work, and while she won ing and emotional depth,” nal that she was far from Grammys and was inducted said Bonnie Raitt, a close demure, and owning a into the Rock and Roll Hall friend, in an interview on brassy, sassy attitude. She of Fame, she did not have Friday afternoon after relished her role as saucy the riches, the multitude of James’ death. singer, a persona that she platinum records or the hits “I think that’s what celebrated in her private life that some of her peers appealed to people, aside as well. enjoyed. from the fact that her per- “In terms of 1950s rhythm “She at least enjoyed a sonality on and off the stage and blues stars, she had kind great resurgence like John was so huge and irrepress- of a gutsy attitude and she Lee Hooker did and B.B. ible. She was ribald and went out there and did what King, (and) has had some raunchy and dignified, classy she did, and she was kind of great decades of appreciation and strong and vulnerable all bold ... and it had a huge from new generations around at the same time, which is influence,” she said. “I think the world,” said Raitt. what us as women really her gutsiness and her lack of “There’s no one like her. No relate to.” fear and just her courage one will ever replace Etta.” James, whose signature (made her special). ... I And Ritz said the lack of song was the sweeping, jazz- believe that made her impor- commercial success does tinged torch song “At Last,” tant and memorable.” nothing to diminish her

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33 Battle-ax who lent his name to an 83 84 85 86 87 clothes you are wearing 37 Grp. that coordinates English word ending in when you get up. If you E.T.A. and E.T.D. “-ize” 88 89 90 91 will think about your morn- 40 Letter-shaped girder 100 Propose 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 ing before you actually FLY 42 Basis of a lawsuit 102 “True Colors” 99 100 101 have to face it; your morn- 43 “By ___!” singer, 1986 ings will run smoother. It Lady 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 44 Slip-on 104 Roam all starts with a little before Leanne Ely 46 Places for rings, 105 Letters on some 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 bed routine. maybe N.Y.C. luggage 118 119 120 Half the battle with your choice to stop this right 48 Humble response to 108 Actress Tyler morning has to do with you now. praise 111 Subject of a Vatican 121 122 123 not being prepared to start If I can ever get you to 50 Organ repair sites, investigation briefly 114 Artificial plot device Solution on page 8BB your day. You run around in make peace with your 51 Polished 118 “The Conqueror,” a tizzy trying to do all those mornings by establishing a 52 ___ B. Driftwood (“A e.g. last minute things you pro- few simple habits in your music 41 Cheating 87 Bond crastinated about the night life; you will never go back Night at the Opera” role) 119 “___ it” 14 Taft’s partner in a 45 Angry Birds, e.g. 89 Tediously didactic 53 Org. that may assess (“Understood”) before. Here is what hap- to living this way. The 1947 act 47 Manipulate to one’s 90 North Korean leader violence levels 120 Some bills have pens when we put some- calmness of the mornings 15 Light reflection ratio advantage or his father 54 PBS flagship station them 16 R.S.V.P. facilitator: 49 Fourth letter before thing off. will start you out on a firm 55 Part of a pinochle 121 Dolls 93 White Rabbit’s cry Let’s start with our and steady pace for your Abbr. 21-Down 95 Certain skiing com- round 122 Brit’s teapot cover 17 Tolkien creature 53 Track ___ before bed routines. whole day. petition 56 Former U.N. secre- 123 Like some boards 18 Pharmacies fill them, 54 Prison unit 1. We go to bed at 1 or 2 97 California beach town tary general Kofi ___ in brief 57 Security Council veto a.m. and have to get up at 7 Before you go to bed with a racetrack 58 Get ready to drive DOWN 21 Fourth letter after 49- 58 Mine transport a.m. We procrastinated by 1. Gather up the items 101 Vicious 59 x, y and z 1 Chewed stimulant Down 61 ___ kwon do not going to bed at a decent you will need for tomorrow 60 Scot’s “not” 2 Precious girl’s name? 103 Doll 23 Leaf pores 63 Put away hour. Then we can’t get up and put them by your front 61 Ousted from the ring, 3 In the event that 106 Player of golf 29 You probably raise 65 Big name in frozen on time. door. for short 4 2000 title role for your arm for this desserts 107 Climax 2. After you hit the 2. Check your calendar 62 TV station, e.g. Richard Gere 31 It’s north of the South 67 72-Across and oth- 108 The euro replaced it snooze button a few times for tomorrow‚s appoint- 64 Cicely or tarragon 5 LL Cool J’s “Going 32 Stock page listings: ers: Abbr. 109 Signs and it is 7:30 a.m. and to ments 66 Weather comment Back to ___” Abbr. 68 “Cagney & Lacey” 110 One with a neck and represented visually by 6 “Lemme ___!” get to work on time we 3. Lay out your clothes 34 Big Apple team org. a lip this puzzle’s circled let- 7 “That is quite clear” have to leave at 7:45 a.m. for tomorrow 35 Side (with) 69 Bazooka, e.g. 111 “I can’t get excited ters 8 Directional suffix 36 Heroic deeds 70 Yokel Now you have 15 minutes 4. Brush and floss your about it” 72 Major artery through 9 “Shut your trap!” 37 ___ Hall (site on 71 Martial-arts master to get dressed and out the teeth and wash your face. 112 Bit of investors’ San Antonio 10 Nudists many a campus) 76 Lady door and you have no clean 5. Go to bed at a decent news, for short 73 Plant tissue 11 Nascar Hall of Fame 38 Attacked 77 Villa, e.g. clothes. hour, this way you will feel 113 ___ Tin Tin 74 Hunted architect 39 Shows that can be 79 Portuguese king 3. Not only did you go to like getting up! 115 I, to Tiberius 75 TV tavern keeper 12 Part of a security sys- racier than their network 81 Tart drink bed late, but you did not lay 76 Bud tem 116 Struck counterparts 82 Doc’s reading out your clothes for tomor- When you get up in the 78 Feel (for) 13 It’s lowered to hear 40 Nest maker 85 Battle wear 117 Laugh syllable row. So there again you morning have procrastinated and you 1. Get dressed as soon as are rushing around. your feet hit the floor 4. Now you are feeling 2. Swish and Swipe the the time crunch and the bathroom while you are get- College-bound senior doesn’t pressure of being late to ting dressed. work or an appointment 3. Eat breakfast, drink again. Then the guilt starts water and take your supple- measure up in parents’ eyes to pile on. ments and medications 5. With the guilt comes 4. Gather up the items to Dear Abby: I’m 18 years old. I play normal emotion. There are probably no blaming others and not take with you. two competitive sports, maintain a 4.0 human beings who don’t experience looking at what our role 5. Do not wait till the last GPA, have good friends and will be anger at one time or another. However, was in our perpetual tardi- moment to leave your attending the college of my dreams. Yet it’s important that you learn some tech- ness. Then we have martyr- home. It is OK to be early. for some reason I cannot get along with niques to handle your emotional reac- dom and the loud yelling These simple habits will my parents. tions more constructively than you voices that just add to the change your life. It seems like I can’t live up to their have been. Not only will these tech- stress along with the guilt. standards. We get into huge fights niques help you with your parents now, 6. Now we are half For more help getting rid of every day over insignificant things. My but also they will help you when dressed, jumping in a car your CHAOS, check out her parents continually tell me they don’t Dear Abby you’re away at college adjusting to trying to put on makeup website and join her free men- while driving and not pay- toring group at think I will handle college very well fly from the nest. It may not be a lack new people and new situations. ing attention to what we are www.FlyLady.net or her book, because I “can’t get along with peo- of faith in you. Also, they may be hav- Remember, the average person may doing. Not to mention that Sink Reflections published by ple.” But their lack of faith just frus- ing second thoughts about how they become irritated, angry or frustrated you have skipped breakfast Random House and her New trates me and we get into more fights. can afford the tuition and other college several times a day. The key is to deal and there is not even time York Times Best Selling book, In reality, the only people I don’t get expenses beyond possible financial aid. with these emotions effectively. Talk to for a quick drive through Body Clutter published by along with are my parents. This is Whatever their reasons are, you need your parents about your feelings and the golden arches. Well that Simon and Schuster. unsettling to me because next fall I will some tools to help you stay calm and explore what’s going on. By focusing could be the only positive Copyright 2012, Marla Cilley. be across the country from them and I not fly off the handle when your but- on what is triggering your negative thing about rushing; not Used by permission in this feel they will be happy that I’m gone. tons are pushed — regardless of who is emotions instead of reacting with an time for negative nutrition publication. I’m at a loss as to what to do to control pressing them. In my booklet, “The outburst, you can not only defuse your with fast food. my temper and fix my relationship with Anger in All of Us and How to Deal anger but also retain your dignity, and 7. Next thing we know my parents before I leave. Your advice With It,” I offer suggestions that will possibly achieve a more informed the blue lights are flashing FAIRMONT CINEMA; would be appreciated. help you gain control of your emotions understanding of how your parents may in our rearview mirror and 1.736"; 6"; Black; — Climbing The Walls in Cleveland so that you will lose your temper less really feel. I hope that the outcome will we have yet another speed- movies 1/20/12 p/u; Dear Climbing The Walls: It’s pos- often. It can be ordered by sending be a rapprochement with your parents. ing ticket to have to explain 0 0 0 1 6 0 8 1 sible that your parents may be suffering your name and mailing address, plus a and pay for. from separation anxiety. You, their check or money order for $7 (U.S. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, 8. That is, if we are lucky child, are about to leave the nest, and funds), to Dear Abby — Anger also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was and we haven’t had a car they may be dealing with conflicting Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. accident with our babies in feelings of pride in your accomplish- IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or the car. ments and sadness that you are about to are included in the price. Anger is a P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. 9. More money wasted all because we procrastinat- ed and didn’t go to bed in a Purdue Univ. president becomes Smithsonian chair decent hour to get up and start our day on the right foot instead of behind the Associated Press ters. Cordova is an astro- budget, but funds for pro- track to open in 2015. The eight ball. WASHINGTON — Purdue physicist and previously held grams and exhibits must be Smithsonian must raise about Just writing this makes University President France posts in the University of raised privately. half the cost for what will be me nauseated. I could not Cordova was installed California system and was Construction also is set to its 19th museum, while live this way anymore. The Monday as chairwoman of chief scientist at NASA. begin this year on the newest Congress has pledged to pro- constant surge of adrenalin the Smithsonian Institution’s Cordova succeeds Patty museum to be added to the vide the other half of the is hard on our bodies. We governing board as the muse- Stonesifer, a former National Mall since the 2004 funding. An advisory board have to find a way to um complex expands with the Microsoft executive and for- opening of the National supporting the effort includes relieve the stress that our coming construction of a new mer chief executive of the Museum of the American former first lady Laura Bush, procrastination causes in black history museum and Bill and Melinda Gates Indian. A ceremonial ground- Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones our lives. Are you listening calls for another focused on Foundation. Stonesifer has breaking has been set for and others. to me? Procrastination can Latino American heritage. served as chairwoman since Feb. 22 for the National Legislation also is pending kill us and maim our chil- As Cordova begins her 2009 and will become vice Museum of African American in Congress that calls for the dren. It can be a slow three-year term, she will chair of the board. History and Culture. creation of a Smithsonian painful death of our bodies maintain her post at the The Smithsonian is devel- Fundraising continues for the American Latino Museum on turning on us because of the Indiana university. Cordova oping its first institution- project. the Mall. A bill introduced in constant surge of adrenalin will lead oversight and sup- wide capital campaign to The $500 million museum November calls for creating with immune dysfunction or port fundraising for the increase private support. is planned for a site near the the museum at the historic it can be a quick one with a world’s largest group of Congress provides about 70 Washington Monument, and Arts and Industries Building, car accident. You have a museums and research cen- percent of the Smithsonian’s organizers have said it’s on which is now vacant.

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ecorating desserts with children can make any occasion (or just a rainy day) extra special. Creating yummy and oh-so-cute treats are easy and fun — great for lit- D tle helpers in the kitchen. Young stargazers will shoot into space when they make a blast-off snack cake, com- plete with astronaut and candy flames. Bee-utiful bee-topped cupcakes are sure to bring on quite a buzz, while princess-ready chariot cookies will sweep any mini- majesty off her feet. Ready to get started? These tips for decorating with kids will help. Ⅲ Be prepared. Get organized and assemble all the tools and ingredients you’ll need before you start. Keep towels handy for quick and easy cleanup. Ⅲ Keep age in mind. Preschoolers have shorter attention spans and like instant results, while elementary age children can handle more involved tasks. Ⅲ Consider kid-friendly products. The Wilton Kids™ line offers a variety of fun tools and supplies. Mini pans, vibrant-colored icings and flexible silicone stretchy cutters — no sharp edges — make creating scrumptious sweet treats a cinch. Ⅲ Think sprinkles. Kids of all ages love this go-to decoration. Set out sprin- kles in a variety of colors and shapes and let imaginations run wild with creative decorating ideas. Ⅲ Have fun. Turn up some music, take plenty of pictures and enjoy the quality time. Visit www.wilton.com for more kid-approved projects and to order products from the Wilton Kids line.

Blast Off Snack Cake comes out clean; cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove Serves 6 from pan and cool completely. Trim off top and engine detail from cake. Rocket Mini Pan Reserve trimmed pieces for another use such as a 1 package (9 ounces) small cake or snack pudding topper or for cake balls. With spatula or cake mix butter knife, ice smooth using violet tube icing Ingredients to prepare mix from icing kit. Color-N-Swirl Bright Icing Kit Using round tip and orange tube icing from Cornstarch icing kit, pipe space man face. Pat smooth with Mini marshmallows finger dipped in cornstarch. Cut marshmallow in Mini candy-coated chocolates half for eyes. With cut sides down, attach to space Color-N-Swirl Primary Icing Kit man face. Pipe pupils and mouth with blue tube Regular and large spice drops icing from icing kit. Attach mini candy-coated Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray Rocket Mini Pan chocolates with vegetable pan spray. with icing. Prepare cake mix following package instruc- Using star tip and yellow tube icing from icing tions. Pour into prepared pan, filling 2/3 full. Bake kit, pipe star pattern on cake. Cut regular spice 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cen- drops in half. Attach to cake, cut sides down, with ter icing. Cut large spice drops into slices to resemble flames. Attach to cake with violet tube icing from icing kit.

Her Majesty’s Chariot Cookies Each cookie serves 1 Create-N-Color Bright Fondant Treat Kit Press pink then purple fondant into Cornstarch flower mold to make wheels. Roll-Out Cookie Dough (recipe available at www.wilton.com) Rolling Pin Stretchy Cutters Set Color-N-Swirl Bright Icing Kit 9-inch Fondant Roller or Press violet fondant into crown mold. rolling pin Oval Fondant Cut-Outs Make two flower wheels by kneading and softening a small amount of pink and the purple fondant from fondant kit. Dust flower mold from fondant kit with cornstarch. Press pink fondant into swirl portion of mold. Using vio- Kids won’t be let fondant from kit, fill remaining bugged by this portion of mold. Unmold. bee-utiful bee- For crown, dust fondant mold from topped cupcake. kit with cornstarch; press violet fon- dant from kit into crown mold. Unmold. Prepare and roll out cookie dough. Cut cookies using large round cutter in set. Bake and cool cookies following recipe instructions. Spatula ice cookies smooth using pink tube icing from icing kit. Press They’ll Bee Delicious Cupcakes Dust face mold from fondant kit with corn- fondant flower wheels on the bottom starch; fill with yellow fondant. Unmold. With Smoothly ice cookies with pink icing. Each cupcake serves 1 of the cookie. edible color markers from kit, draw eyeballs and Roll out violet fondant to 1/16 inch Mega Cupcake Tote mouth. thick. Cut door using medium oval 12-cup Standard Muffin Pan Using dark green fondant from kit, make a cut-out. Cut out windows using small Favorite cupcake recipe or cake mix teardrop-shaped body, about 2 inches long x 1 1/4 oval cut-out; cut in half. Roll out pink 9-inch Angled Spatula inches wide. Attach head to body with icing; place fondant 1/16 inch thick. Cut oval using White Ready-To-Use Decorator Icing on cupcake top. Using red fondant from kit, make medium oval cut-out; cut oval in half. Create-N-Color Primary Fondant Treat Kit six 1 1/4-inch-long logs for legs; bend in half. Place pink half over bottom of violet Place baking cups from cupcake tote into muffin Attach three legs to each side of body with icing. door. Roll small piece of violet fon- pan. Prepare cupcake batter following instruc- Roll small red fondant balls for feet; attach. dant into ball and attach for door han- tions; fill baking cups 2/3 full. Bake following Using yellow fondant from kit, make a 1/2-inch dle. Place door and windows on cook- instructions; cool completely. Using spatula, ice triangle for tail; attach to body with icing. ie; add crown to top of cookie. cupcakes smooth with white icing. Position bee on top of cupcake.