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By ED BALDRIDGE homes so that several can be collect- [email protected] ed at once,” Aviles said. “We will be AVON PARK — The committee Miller added to list notifying people via e-mail in the Unknown Soldiers assembled to recall three Avon Park next couple of days to assign areas Council members filed their petition collect at least 500 signatures to get a Park to address questions. where they will seek signatures.” This Rudy played on Thursday morning, according to recall vote. “We are planning on having sever- Originally, the Recall Committee football, too City Clerk Cheryl Tietjen. Recall Committee Chairperson al meetings over the next 30 days to had left Miller out of the process, but “I have received three petitions and Jennifer Aviles filed petitions on organize those who have committed decided to add him because of his PAGE 2A I have contacted the Supervisor of Deputy Mayor Brenda Gray and to getting the signatures and to edu- overall participation in other council Elections,” Tietjen said. Councilmen Terry Heston and Paul cate the public. We will have several decisions. Forecast The three petitions were filed Miller Thursday, and stated that she groups going door to door seeking Former Avon Park Mayor Tom around 9 a.m., she said, which starts has scheduled a “signing party” on signatures, and some have said the the clock ticking for the committee to Saturday from 1-5 p.m. in Donaldson will host signing parties at their See RECALL, page 3A

Storms possible in the afternoon 2011 Summit Awards High Low Meth bust 87 67 Honoring excellence Complete Forecast made near PAGE 7A Online Avon Park HS

News-Sun staff methamphetamine, a AVON PARK — Two small amount of marijua- people were arrested and na, drug paraphernalia $3,000 worth of metham- and several 12-gauge Question: Do you phetamine were seized in shotgun shells. agree with Gov. Scott a raid across the street Light was charged with from the Avon Park High trafficking in metham- that state workers School campus phetamine, possession of should move to a Wednesday night. methamphetamine 401K plan instead of According to with intent to sell pensions? the Highlands or distribute within County Sheriff’s 1,000 feet of a Office, members school, possession Yes of the Special of a weapon or Investigations ammunition by a 54.6% Unit and the convicted felon, Special Response Light possession of drug Team served a paraphernalia and search warrant on a unit at possession of cannabis the Las Palmas complex less than 20 grams. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS at 600 E. Canfield St. at Williams was charged No Lake Country Elementary School teacher Katherine Robinson was named Teach of the Year around 7 p.m. with possession of less earlier this week during the Summit Awards. Inside the apartment, than 20 grams of 45.4% deputies found 27-year- cannabis. old Terry Lee Light and “I have personal knowl- Robinson, Lind earn top awards 22-year-old Kristy Ann edge of the time and effort Williams. They also found Total votes: 130 By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY about 31 grams of See METH, page page 6A Next question: [email protected] SEBRING — According to Has the recent surge florida.educationbug.org, in gas prices made Highlands County has 17 you drive less? public schools and a total staff of 1,493 individuals Are your taxes fair? Make your voice heard at who serve 11,666 students www.newssun.com from pre-K through 12th Most polled say yes grade. By STEPHEN major issue as Congress Of the nearly 1,500 OHLEMACHER takes up budget legislation Index employees, 697 are full-time Associated Press for next year and the 2012 Classifieds 9A teachers, and the balance WASHINGTON — For presidential campaign gets Community Briefs 2A work in direct support of the all the complaining this under way in earnest. On learning process or indirect- Dear Abby 11B News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY time of year, most ly, by managing the public David Lind, Avon Elementary School’s plant operator has Wednesday, President Editorial & Opinion 4A Americans actually think education bureaucracy. These no trouble rounding up students for a photograph. He is as Barack Obama revived his Healthy Living 5B the taxes they pay are fair. people keep classrooms clean trusted as he is well-liked. (Clockwise, beginning left front) proposal to raise taxes on Hannah Loomis, Yari Vegas, Chase Doty, Zach Best, Allison Not that they’re cheer- Lottery Numbers 2A and in good repair, feed the the wealthiest Americans Franza, Kate Vegas, Lind and Jaymi Culpepper. ing. Fewer people expect Movie Review/Times 11B children, keep the records to help reduce government refunds this year than in Police Blotter 2A and fill in mandated forms, borrowing. previous years, a new get students safely to and The winners are ... In the poll, Democrats Religion 7B Associated Press-GfK poll from school, write grants, were more likely than Sports On TV 2B By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY teacher at the Kindergarten shows. But as Monday’s council students and bandage Republicans to think their [email protected] Learning Center; Susan filing deadline approach- scraped knees. tax bills were fair. Follow the SEBRING — The follow- “Gay” Cook, of Avon es, the poll shows that 54 Thirty-six of this large and Liberals and moderates News-Sun on ing individuals were honored Elementary School, taught percent believe their tax diverse group were honored were more likely to think by their respective schools as first and second grade and is bills are either somewhat during the Summit Awards so than conservatives. teachers of the year: now in her first year as a fair or very fair, compared Monday night — 18 teachers Women more likely than physical education teacher; with 46 percent who say www.twitter.com/thenewssun and 18 school-related men. Most whites thought District office Ruth Lind, first grade teacher they are unfair. employees, each selected by their tax bills were fair; and at Cracker Trail Elementary Should taxes be raised their respective schools and Mary Asciutto works at the most non-whites didn’t. School; Berthani Hanks, sec- to eat into huge federal two by the district office. district providing support to The young and the old ond-grade teacher at Fred deficits? Among the pub- Two of those 36, Teacher 52 teachers and more than — adults under 30 and Wild Elementary School; lic, 62 percent say they of the Year Katherine 500 ESE students. seniors 65 and above — www.facebook.com/newssun Diane Noel, third grade at favor cutting government Robinson and School- were much more likely to Lake Placid Elementary services to sop up the red Related Employee of the Year Elementary schools say their taxes were fair School; Pam Lanier the ESE ink. Just 29 percent say David Lind, were selected by than those in their prime Jill Compton is an ESE raise taxes. 0790994 01001 See TOP, page 8A resource and guidance See WINNERS, page 8A That’s sure to be a See TAXES, page 3A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com POLICE COMMUNITY BRIEFS BLOTTER Garbage pick-up tunes to keep everyone change in AP dancing. The News-Sun would like The Longshot Band will to remind the readers that AVON PARK — There be at Duffer’s from 6-9 the names listed below will be no garbage pick-up p.m., Friday. They will reflect those who have on Friday, April 22. Friday play a variety of country been charged with a crime, garbage pick-up will move and original hits during but they are all innocent to Thursday, April 21. until proven guilty by a dinner. Southern Style Thursday’s garbage pick- court of law. If anyone list- Karaoke will take to the ed here is acquitted or has up and move to stage after that from 9 p.m. charges dropped, they can Wednesday, April 20. to 1 a.m. bring in proof of such deci- Please contact Public There is no cover charge sion or mail a copy to the Works Sanitation for any musical entertain- paper and the News-Sun Department at 452-4427 if ment at Duffer’s. It is a will be happy to report that you have questions. smoke-free facility and information. The News- after 9 p.m. guests must be Sun is at 2227 U.S. 27 Butler Road closes 21 years old or older to South, Sebring, FL 33870. for maintenance enter. Duffer’s is at 6940 U.S. The following people were AVON PARK Ð Butler 27 North. For details, call booked into the Highlands Road from County Road 64 382-6339. County Jail on Wednesday, to Riverdale Road will be April 13: closed for county mainte- Billy Glades plays ࡗ Reginald Bonds, 54, of nance from 8 a.m. to 5 at Music in the Lake Wales, was charged Courtesy photo p.m. Monday. Park with petit theft. Bill Hutchison (left), Air Force Association president, congratulates Outstanding APHS A detour will be posted. ࡗ Lamar Tyrone Chester, JROTC student Allison Prestwood, Wally Cox, school superintendent, shakes the hand of For further information, SEBRING Ð Billy 24, of Avon Park, was APHS JROTC Instructor CMSGT Dennis Green (center) and Lt, Col. Buck MacLaughlin contact the Highlands greets Maj. James Galloway (right), APHS Senior JROTC instructor, during the AFA math Glades and his Florida charged with kidnap-false County Engineering imprisonment of an adult, awards on Saturday. Folk music will be at the Department at 402-6877. burglary with assault or Friends of Highlands Hammock’s concert in the battery, and battery. Wauchula Idol ࡗ Drew Eli Fellin, 29, of AFA honors math and park’s picnic area on Sebring, was charged with winner performs at Saturday. Concert admis- failure to appear reference Dee’s sion is just $5 per person resisting an officer without science students, teachers (accompanied children 12 violence, possession and SEBRING — A gospel and under admitted free of or use of drug equipment, Special to the News-Sun Fledging statue located out- Linda Veley; math student, concert featuring former charge.) Picnic and possession of marijua- SEBRING — On Saturday, side Mitchell Hall at the Kyle Petteys; science Wauchula Idol winner Tony baskets/coolers are wel- na. the Air Force Association of Academy: “Man’s Flight teacher, Doreen Diefendorf Stockton will be held at come. Bring lawn chairs or ࡗ Randy Wayne Gore, 21, Highlands County, Chapter Through Life Is Sustained by science student, Kendall Dee’s Place Restaurant on blankets, flashlight and bug of Lake Placid, was 17, in partnership with the the Power of his Prescott. Saturday. Dinner will be spray. ࡗ charged with possession of School Board of Highlands Knowledge.” Lake Placid served at 6 p.m. All ticket proceeds bene- cocaine, possession of County, was able to recog- The students and their Elementary: math teacher, Cost is donations only. fit park improvements via marijuana and possession nize Outstanding Math and teachers were called to the Cathe Gibney; math student, Call for reservations. Cal the Friends of Highlands and or use of drug equip- Science students from all of stage by AFA Vice President Sarah Lethbridge; science 471-2228. Hammock. ment. the public schools in Michael Haley, where they teacher, Dianne Jarvis; sci- Concert performances ࡗ Dermot Healy, 47, of Highlands County along with each received congratula- ence student, Gracie Smoak. LP Merchants plan are scheduled from 7-9 Lake Placid, was charged ࡗ their teachers and parents. tions from School Board Memorial Elementary: Easter egg hunt p.m. Park entrance fee of with resisting an officer, In addition, Outstanding Superintendent Wally Cox math teacher, Patricia and assault on an officer, $6 per car is waived after 6 JROTC students and their and AFA President Bill Skipper; math student, LAKE PLACID — The p.m. on concert nights. firefighter, EMT, etc. Instructors were recognized Hutchison. In addition, they Nordia Simmonds; science annual community Easter ࡗ Terry Lee Light, 27, of Call the Ranger Station for from the three high schools. were each given a certificate teacher, Patricia Skipper; egg hunt will be at 9 a.m. more information at 386- Avon Park, was charged The event was an honors of recognition and a calcula- science student, Toni Clark. Saturday, sponsored by the with possession of mari- 6094. breakfast held at the Smith tor memento. ࡗ Park Elementary: math Lake Placid Merchants juana, possession of drug Center at Sebring High Here are the names of teacher, Lesley Bonini; math Association. equipment, possession of Benton to dedicate School. those who were recognized: student, Bryce Langston; sci- Location is the Lake amphetamine, trafficking SRT Obstacle The guest speaker was Lt. ࡗ Avon Elementary: math ence teacher, Lynn Heacock; June ballfields off West of amphetamine or Course Wednesday methamphetamine, and Col. Charles “Buck” student, Dalton Whitman; science student, Vijay Interlake Boulevard. The possession of a weapon or MacLaughlin, the current science student, Francis Sharma. event is for walking babies SEBRING Ð At 2 p.m. ࡗ ammunition by a convicted commander of the Avon Park Arnan. Sun ’N Lake to fifth-graders. One age ࡗ Wednesday Sheriff Susan Florida felon. Air Force Bombing Range Cracker Trail Elementary: math teacher, group on a field at a time. Benton will dedicate the and an Air Force Academy Elementary: math teacher, Mary Comers; math student, Lots of toys and surprises. ࡗ John Carroll Meredith, new Highlands County graduate. Ian Belanger; math student, Rachel Boyd; science Call 465-1661 for more 42, of Sebring, was Sheriff’s Office Special MacLaughlin talked about Grant Ritenour; science teacher, Jeannie Inagawa; information. charged with three counts Response Team’s Obstacle how the power of knowledge teacher, Ian Belanger; sci- science student, Patrick of violation of a municipal Course. The course is at is significant to today’s stu- ence student, Miguel Baker. Ransom Band plays ordinance. 12700 Arbuckle Creek ࡗ Cornell Randolph, 55, dents as they compete their Descartin. ࡗ Woodlawn Elementary; at Duffer’s Road. of Fishburg, Mass., was schooling and he also chal- ࡗ Fred Wild Elementary: math teacher, Tim Bowers; Lieutenant Jack Bailey, charged with violation of lenged the students to seek to math teacher, Alejandra math student, Chandler SEBRING — The SRT leader, will be honor- probation reference tamp- become the next Albert Knott; math student, Jennifer Gowan; science teacher, Tim Ransom Band will play at ing all those who aided in er/fabricate with physical Einstien or Steve Jobs. He Morales; science teacher, Bowers; science student, Duffer’s Sports Grille from the development and con- evidence. reminded them by using a Alejandra Knott; science stu- Rachel Caldwell. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. struction of the course. The ࡗ George Clements quote that can be found as the dent, Eli Collins. ࡗ Avon Park Middle: This local four-piece Special Response Team Robertson, 43, of inscription by Austin Dusty ࡗ Lake Country band will play a variety of Hollywood, was charged Miller on the Eagle and Elementary: math teacher, See AWARDS, page 6A rock, country and Top 40 Continued on page 5A with cruelty toward a child. ࡗ Kristy Ann Williams, 22, of Avon Park, was charged with possession of mari- April 13 1 8 15 32 40 43 x:5 juana. Remembering Rudy Lottery Next jackpot $11 million If you’ve seen the 1993 April 9 10 11 14 18 40 41 x:4 The following people were Center April 6 2 15 21 22 24 45 x:5 booked into the Highlands film “Rudy,” based on a true story about a gutsy, under- County Jail on Tuesday, April 13 2 7 11 30 33 April 13 (n) 5635 April 12: sized Notre Dame practice April 12 918212224 April 13 (d) 9943 ࡗ Carolyn Armstead, 23, squad player who is carried April 11 913182431 April 12 (n) 3283 of Lake Placid, was off the field as a hero after April 10 13 14 21 23 24 April 12 (d) 4128 charged with two counts of the only game of his college controlled substance with- football career, you probably April 12 2162240 14 April 13 (n) 009 out a prescription, petit haven’t forgotten this scene. April 8 11 24 36 37 9 April 13 (d) 983 theft, and possession and “Rudy, are you ready for April 5 2132124 18 April 12 (n) 919 or use of drug equipment. this, champ?” a teammate April 1 7233236 17 April 12 (d) 076 ࡗ Jesus Gilberto Avitia, asks in the tunnel before the 26, of Sebring, was big game. April 13 4 23 39 49 50 PB: 39 PP: 3 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings are twice per day: (d) is the charged with operating a “I’ve been ready for this his first combat deployment, Next jackpot $43 million motor vehicle without a daytime drawing, (n) is the my whole life,” Rudy also had faith in the Afghan nighttime drawing. valid license, and resisting April 9 5 14 32 53 56 PB: 11 PP: 4 responds. people. April 6 10 18 41 55 56 PB: 15 PP: 2 PB: Power Ball PP: Power Play an officer without violence. “Then you take us out on “His sergeant told me that ࡗ Pedro Fuentes-Cordero, the field,” the player says. when Rudy would help the 23, of Lake Placid, was On March 19, a different Afghans they came across, charged with violation of a Rudy who once played foot- he looked at them as people municipal ordinance. ball, Spc. Rudy Acosta, was in need, not as potential ene- ࡗ Davion Cortel Holmes, asked by his sergeant to join mies,” his dad said. 24, of Sebring, was him for an important mission By all accounts, Acosta charged with possession of on the treacherous battle- was focused on his March 19 marijuana. fields of Afghanistan’s mission. ࡗ Daiton Clark Johnson, 38, of Moore Haven, was Kandahar province. Amid the relative calm of charged with violation of Acosta, a 19-year-old his base, he was also crack- probation reference know- Army medic who loved his ing jokes with a fellow sol- ingly driving with license job, had his eye on eventual- dier as they cleaned their suspended or revoked. ly practicing medicine back weapons before heading into ࡗ Gerardo Anthony home in Canyon Country, battle. Legree, 19, of Lake Placid, Calif., after serving his Then, the battle came to was charged with battery. country. Acosta and his friends. ࡗ Jason Lee Ludwig, 34, “Instead of putting on a “One of the guards walked of Avon Park, was charged Band-Aid, he would really past them, turned around with failure to appear refer- treat a wound,” the soldier’s from the hip and just started ence purchase of cannabis. father, Dante Acosta, told shooting,” Rudy’s father ࡗ Quention Isaiha The Unknown Soldiers. said. Massaline, 21, of Sebring, “He’d really take the time to “I’m told that this guy was was charged with attempt- make sure a person was in hired about nine or 10 days ed second degree murder. good shape. prior. His intent all along ࡗ Theordore McKeithan, “That just spoke to his was probably to hit as many 45, of Lake Placid, was faith.” See TAKE, page 6A Continued on page 8A Rudy, nearing the end of Page 4A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com EDITORIAL & OPINION TODAY’S EDITORIAL Relatively

Why are we picking on the weak? 2227 U.S. 27 South modest Sebring, FL 33870 e understand the need to re-examine since passed the point of cutting 863-385-6155 fat. We’ve even moved past cut- NEWSROOM inflation? the nation’s budget. We understand ting muscle, tendon and sinew — the need to make difficult decisions. now we’re dismantling the skele- ROMONA WASHINGTON One trip to the gro- W cery store is enough to No one here argues against that. It is the ton. Publisher/Executive Editor In the process, we are killing Ext. 515 remind me that the hypocrisy of the process that is driving us [email protected] recent uptick in the the middle class and putting our stock market has no crazy. nation at risk. SCOTT DRESSEL bearing on the cost of When a society consciously Why is it we’re favoring the sion with suspicion and disre- Editor living these days. And wealthy, while abandoning school spect, as if all teachers are lazy, decides to solve its problems by Ext. 516 yet, Federal Reserve children, the disabled and the eld- poorly trained and stupid? pushing its neediest citizens aside [email protected] Chairman, Ben erly? How rational is it to turn peo- — those with Down Syndrome, DAN HOEHNE Bernanke could suggest Guest Why have so many of our ple out onto the street? Or end or cerebral palsy, for example, or Sports Editor with a straight face to elected officials turned their home programs providing support the baby born addicted to pain Ext. 528 Congress that we are Column backs on our most vulnerable cit- for caregivers or the house bound killers, or the elderly individual [email protected] experiencing a “tempo- Susan izens? It isn’t as if the cuts to — helping people who are work- with Alzheimer’s disease — the ADVERTISING rary and relatively Stamper social services will even come ing hard to build fulfilling lives, time has come for true soul modest increase in U.S. Brown close to balancing the budget. despite coping with disabilities or searching. VICKIE JONES consumer-price infla- Ext. 518 Welcome to another example adversity? Is there another way of doing tion.” I suppose compared to an annual [email protected] of the “Irrational Age,” which is How rational is it to end drug things? salary of close to $200,000, the price of a what future historians will be programs, guaranteeing more cucumber wouldn’t matter much to an out Is the Pentagon wasteful? CIRCULATION calling this era. addicts on the street? of touch Washington bureaucrat. Do millionaires pay a fair TONY MCCOWAN How rational is it, after all, to Have so many of us Americans Ext. 522 Over the last six months, crude oil, corn treat our children like soda bot- become so insecure and hard- share? [email protected] and cotton rose a visibly immodest 35 per- tles on an assembly line? As if hearted we need to create pain for What has become of the great cent, 38 percent and 89 percent, respec- learning is something poured into others in order to feel good our- American vision — those bygone PRE-PRESS tively. A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics them — one method fits all. selves? days when we were generous report confirms what our flattened wallets How rational is it to scapegoat In trying to gain control of our with each other and could still KEN BAREFIELD already told us: food and energy prices are their teachers, treating the profes- various budgets, we have long stand in another person’s shoes? Production Coordinator on the rise. According to the report, food Ext. 594 [email protected] prices in March made the biggest gain since 1974 — with a 3.9 percent increase. BUSINESS OFFICE In February, energy prices rose 3.3 percent JANET EMERSON and gasoline, 3.7 percent. Bernanke’s “relatively modest” com- Ext. 596 [email protected] ment conjures up images of the “two Americas” Senator John Edwards once described. On one side, you have the Washington bureaucrats, and on the other LETTERS POLICY side are those you see roaming the grocery Make sure to sign your aisles with clipped coupons in their hands letter and include your and corn flakes sticker-shock in their eyes. address and phone num- To be fair, Bernanke is technically cor- ber. Anonymous letters will rect to say that we do not have an infla- be automatically rejected. tion problem Ð because, due to their pric- Please keep your letters ing volatility, the Federal Reserve does to a maximum of 400 not include food and gasoline prices pur- words. We have to make chased by consumers in its calculation. room for everybody. But Americans aren’t much interested in Letters of local concern federal government technicalities these take priority. days. They are instead focused on the Send your letter to 2227 newfound art of stretching those “non- U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL inflated” dollars to provide for their fami- 33870; drop it off at the lies. same address; fax 385- The same people who tell us this whole 1954; or e-mail inflation business is over-inflated (pardon [email protected]. the pun) also tell us the economy is on the Letters are limited to two upswing. They call it a “jobless recovery.” per month and a guest col- They brag that unemployment numbers umn can be submitted recently dropped, but somehow failed to once every three months. mention that many of the jobs people recently accepted offer lower pay, fewer hours and inferior benefits in comparison to many of the 8.75 million jobs wiped out TODAY’S LETTERS by the recent recession. Sure, they have jobs, but those jobs pay prominent supermarket has no knowledge of Nolen, and Lance Truax. Leave the innocent people alone much less with an ever-weaker dollar to this program, although the store was refer- On behalf of the staff and students of the Editor: cover much pricier consumables. enced on the postcard. Kindergarten Learning Center, we would Today I learned that Valencia Group So, are you feeling the positive vibes Another call was placed to the cemetery Ð like to thank everyone for taking the time to Home will be shut down along with in-home from the economic recovery yet? Me nei- where is the gift certificate? Reply, “It was reach out to everyone on our campus. It is and personal care services due to state fund- ther. But, we are not alone. The sent March 25 (of course the certificate was truly a blessing to have such generous busi- ing. This is very disturbing to me. Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index is a not received). Same conversation only nesses donate their time to the students of Sixteen consumers will be affected. weekly poll taken since 1985 to measure moments later, (quote) “We do not mail cer- Highlands County. Sixteen consumers will be alone, confused Americans’ perceptions of the economy, tificates out, they get lost.” Surely you’ve Andrew Lethbridge and taken away from the only family they personal finances and overall confidence heard of Pinocchio. Kindergarten Learning Center principal in purchasing needed goods or services. have, which is Ridge Area Arc. Did I hear someone say scam? These are On April 7, the index was -44.5 compared Although I do not work closely with these the facts, you be the judge. to -43.0 a year ago, reflecting the lack of consumers, I am a big part of their daily Audra Aubin Support of winter residents is confidence Americans currently have in routine. I usually am the first they see Sebring appreciated before they get to work or school. I am the the economy. transportation driver. Bouquets Editor: Something’s got to give if President Some don’t speak, some speak too much The tourist season is winding down with Obama wants to be re-elected in 2012. and some just make a lot of noise. I under- Children learn about many of our snowbird friends heading back And if Harvard University Economics stand these individuals and respect their dis- transportation north for the summer. Your friends at the Professor Robert J. Barro’s Misery Index abilities. I also know that when I am not American Legion Post 74 in Sebring would calculations are correct, the probability of able to pick them up it is sometimes confus- Editor: like to give a hardy shout-out and many an Obama second term is unlikely. Barro’s ing to them and their behavior can be abnor- Recently the Kindergarten Learning thanks to those who participated in all of the book, “Getting it Right” measures what he mal. Most consumers do not like change and Center held our annual Transportation Day. events we offered this season. calls the “change in misery” over a presi- The students and staff were amazed by the dent’s term utilizing a precise formula it could be very difficult for them in their For the month of March, Commander generosity of local businesses and individu- including metrics like: the difference everyday routines. Harry Harsh did a fantastic job cooking one als who sacrificed their valuable time between the average inflation rate over a I speak with experience because I have of the greatest corn beef and cabbage explaining their equipment and jobs. president’s term and the average inflation family members with disabilities. Put your- offered for St. Patrick’s Day. Randy (S.A.L. Utilizing our parking lot and bus loop to rate during the previous president’s term; self in their shoes for one week. Take away commander) and Doreen (Lady’s Auxiliary) display their trucks, cranes, and many other and the difference between the average your home, car, fancy clothing and see how pitched in to help serve with nothing but vehicles, the following people spent the bet- unemployment rate over a president’s term you react. compliments to the chef. ter part of the morning with us: Greg Bubb and the unemployment rate during the last This is not the first budget cut for The The American Legion Post 74 with the Ridge Area Arc Foundation. with the Bureau of Fire and Arson month of the previous president’s term. Investigations, Choice Environmental’s help from the Kitchen Staff, offered Barro’s calculations are on the money. There has to be another way to cut fund- “Customer Appreciation Day” on March 24. ing and not include our persons with dis- Charles Curtin, Matt Drury, Willie Knox, Barro’s Misery Index found Reagan’s Cory Lindsey, Division of Forestry’s Mike There was a wide variety of covered dishes, “free market years” to be very good and abilities. Why don’t you come and visit for many from members who brought a dish to a day? I bet you would have a change of Liecht, Highlands County EMS’s Kelly Clinton’s “era of big government is over” Duppenthlar, Highlands County Sheriff’s pass. Thanks to everyone who participated (thanks to his Republican-controlled heart and would find other places for budget and for the many donations of toys and cuts. Department Sergeant Chris Myers, Kenny Congress) the same. Barro’s predictions Long and Don Welch from Long’s Air candy to help the Lady’s Auxiliary put do not look good for Obama and his anti- Patti Foster together Easter baskets for the children of Sebring Conditioning, William Sebring from Lykes free market advisors, which may be the Citrus, Frank Carillo from Positive Medical veterans who are less fortunate. reason why the administration pads unem- Thank you once again for the over- Another tale of Pinocchio Transport, Billy Perez from Precision Pest ployment numbers and Bernanke is hesi- Management, Progress Energy’s Robert whelming response of donations to help the tant to admit that inflation is on the rise. Editor: Lundy Sean McManus, Troy Taylor from S.A.L. and Lady’s Auxiliary with their Maybe someone should tell Bernanke he Did you receive a postcard from a local Truly Nolen, Justin Dumbleton Rob effort to collect clothing for the month of would get a much better view if he’d cemetery? Make an appointment, take a tour Singles of the West Sebring Volunteer Fire April, for the American Red Cross. Have a spend some time in the “other America.” of the cemetery, listen to a presentation of Department, and Brian Bradley, Ian safe and fun summer; we look forward to services, receive a $25 gift certificate from Cordero, Jack Dunham, Robert Walker of seeing you next season. Susan Stamper Brown is a motivational speak- a prominent local supermarket. The $25 cer- the City of Sebring Public Works Randy Sallis er and military advocate and can be reached at tificate would be sent in the mail, you are Department. Commander [email protected] her website told after the tour (repeating - the certificate Several parents and grandparents brought Sons of the American Legion Squadron 74 www.susanstamperbrown.com and Facebook will be sent to you in the mail. The certifi- out vehicles including John Barrett, John American Legion Post 74 and Twitter. Representations of fact and opin- cate does not come). The manager of this Buice, Hoz Compton, Leo Howard, Bill Sebring ions are solely those of the author. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 5A SFCC hosts AFC Region IV Spring Conference

Special to the News-Sun lighted bills that currently “Change, change, impact the Florida College rearrange, the only thing for System including tenure, sure is change,” said Dr. funding, governance, and Judith Bilsky, executive vice retirement and benefits. “It is chancellor for academic hard to comment on what affairs and student success, bills will survive at this point Division of Florida Colleges, in the legislative session,” Florida Department of said Steen. “We have an idea Education, in her keynote on the outcome of some, but presentation to attendees of with the session only at its the Association of Florida halfway point anything could Colleges (AFC) Region IV happen.” Spring Conference. The con- The conference concluded ference, “Shaping the Future: with closing remarks from It Starts Now,” was hosted by guest speaker Tom Cain, South Florida Community Cain and Company, whose College (SFCC) on April 8 topic was “Learn How to on its Highlands Campus. Treat Others the Way They Bilsky presented the chal- Need to be Treated.” Cain’s lenges that people must deal speech centered on a book, with in both their personal “Five Love Languages,” by and professional lives when Gary Chapman. “This book faced with change, tips to focuses on how to learn to take control of changes, and a use five key categories, or challenge to start changing five love languages, that have college students’ lives. proved to be universal and The conference’s opening comprehensive when learn- session kicked off in the Courtesy photo SFCC University Center Adam Martin, South Florida Community College’s coordina- ing how to treat others the tor of criminal justice training, speaks about the unique Auditorium, with a warm way they need to be treated,” needs of military personnel who are returning to college in said Cain. welcome by Dr. Norm his presentation titled, ‘Serving Those Who Serve: From Stephens, SFCC president, Soldier to Student.’ AFC is the professional and Dr. Robert Flores, AFC Association for Florida’s 28 Region IV director, and are Special People,” “Search Making the Most of an public community colleges, SFCC’s director of remodel- and Ye Shall Find: College Underutilized Educational their boards, employees, ing, renovation, and mainte- and Statewide Online Library Resource.” retirees, and associates. The nance, followed by Bilsky’s Sources,” “Serving Those The conference provided association actively pro- keynote presentation. Several Who Serve: From Solider to AFC members a legislative motes, democratically repre- concurrent break-out ses- Student,” “Pediatric update by Traci Steen, lobby- sents, supports, and serves sions were held immediately Simulations: Making it ist, associate vice president, the individual members and following the keynote pres- Real,” “Smarthinking Facilities Management and institutions in their endeavors entation and featured topics Implementation and Training Government Relations, State to provide their students and such as, “More with Less for Online Tutoring,” “Stress College of Florida. the citizens of Florida with People,” “Integrating Math Management,” “Taking “Personality changes in this the best possible comprehen- into Introductory Science Educational Operations from year’s legislative session sive community college edu- Classes,” “Motivating Others Good to Great,” “The have made the process very cational system. For more - A Good Supervisor’s Millennial Student,” and interesting,” said Steen. Her information about AFC, visit Toolbox,” “New Employees “You + Video= YouTube: presentation briefly high- www.myafchome.org.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from page 5A will be held today. The silent auction will host music by Lora Patton from 5- will begin at 6 p.m.; talent show begins 8 p.m. today. Karaoke by Cowbells will also give a demonstration followed at 7 p.m. from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. For details, by closing remarks from Benton. call the lodge at 452-9853. The public is invited to attend. If you Workshop offered on water The Lake Placid Elks 2661 will have have further questions about the a blood drive today. Music by Don and Obstacle Course or this event, contact conservation Bailey at 402-7228. Allen will follow in the evening. For SEBRING — A Water Conservation details, call 465-2661. Main Street Avon Park goes Workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. SEBRING to 3 p.m. Saturday at Highlands County social AMVETS Post 21 Ladies Auxiliary Extension Service, Bert J. Harris is having a breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Agriculture Center, 4509 George Blvd. AVON PARK — Main Street Avon Saturday at the Post, 2029 U.S. 27 Registration is $20 at the door (make Park has gone social...social medai that South. Tickets are $5 and available at all checks payable to Horticulture is. Through the Community the Post. AMVETS Post 21 is having Advisory Committee). Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Main karaoke by Bill and Di from 7-10 p.m. Learn how: to adjust and retrofit Street District’s marketing initiatives, Saturday at the Post. your irrigation system; water shortages Main Street Avon Park now has a are impacting your water supply; to Facebook Fan Page and a Twitter Page. Sunday dinner at Placid build your own rainbarrel (extra $25 What’s the benefit of social media? Lodge canceled fee for barrel and supplies, need to pre- In addition to acting as another com- register); to exchange your shower munication avenue to get information LAKE PLACID Ð The Sunday dinner head for a low-flow shower head; to and messages out about events, pro- scheduled at Placid Lodge No. 282 sign up for the Mobile Irrigation Lab; grams and happenings, social media is F&AM has been canceled due to an and to select and grow “Florida-friend- also beneficial because target audiences outage of the air conditioning unit in ly” plant material. can interact and provide helpful feed- the lodge. There will be workshops and vendors back to City leaders. Main Street Avon The lodge apologizes for any incon- present. Lunch will be provided. Park has already gained valuable venience and hopes to have the air con- For more information, call Dee Dee insight from its nearly 60 Facebook ditioning working for the May 22 din- Jacobson, Urban Horticulture agent, at Fans when asked, “What’s your ner. 402-7140. favorite thing about Main Street Avon YMCA needs vehicle Park?” Comments ranged from specific Blood mobile makes move businesses, the charm of the City, to donations childhood memories. this weekend Become a Main Street Avon Park SEBRING Ð The Highlands County The Florida Blood Centers- Facebook Fan (www.Facebook.com) Family YMCA is asking for vehicle Highlands blood mobile will be at the and search Main Street Avon Park). donations to help sustain the scholar- following locations this weekend: Also visit Main Street Avon Park on ship program that benefits children in - Friday Ð Lake Placid Elks Lodge Twitter at the community. This scholarship pro- from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. www.Twitter.com/MainStAvonPark. gram gives assistance to families that - Saturday Ð Sebring Relay for Life want their children to participate in a at Sebring Football Field from 2-6:30 Free low-flow showerheads variety of programs at the Highlands p.m. SEBRING — The Highlands Soil - Sunday Ð Bible Fellowship Church County Family YMCA such as swim and Water Conservation District off Hammock Road from 8:30 a.m. to lessons, flag football, soccer, gymnas- (HSWCD) presents “April Showers.” 12:30 p.m. tics ,summer camp etc. The district has been awarded a Every time you donate blood you are The YMCA is hoping to receive a Community Education Grant from the saving three local lives. Consider donation before summer camp begins. Southwest Florida Water Management donating blood. Call 382-4499 with District. The funds were used to pur- questions. LP Chamber prepares for chase low-flow shower heads to be Administrative Professional exchanged for citizen’s high-flow Events planned at lodges, Luncheon devices. posts From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at LAKE PLACID Ð The Greater Lake the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agriculture LAKE PLACID Placid Chamber of Commerce annual Center/Highlands Natural The Lake Placid Moose 2374 will Administrative Professional Luncheon Resources/Soil and Water Conservation host music with BobKat from 6-10 p.m. will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at District office at 4505 George Blvd. in today. Bingo-bango will be played at 2 the Lake Placid Camp & Conference Sebring, free low flow showerheads p.m. Saturday. A Men’s Spring Fashion Center. This event is sponsored by will be given out to all who bring in Show is set for evening. Dinner will be Home & Office Essentials, Miller their old one. chicken cordon bleu at 6 p.m.; show Central Air and Wauchula State Bank. Celebrate Earth Day by joining the will be at 7:30 p.m. with reserved seat- The luncheon will be catered by the battle to conserve water. Call 402-6545 ing. Tickets will be $12 per person. For renown chefs at the Lake Placid Camp for more information. details, call the lodge at 465-0131. & Conference Center. Reservations are The American Legion Placid Post 25 required. The eservation form and LPMS plans student talent will host music by Gary and Shirley menu selection is posted on the cham- show from 6:30-9:30 p.m. today. Karaoke ber Web site at www.visitlakeplacid- with Bill will be from 5-8 p.m. florida.com. LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Saturday. For more information, call For additional information, contact Middle School is hosting a silent auc- 465-0975. the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of tion and student talent show. The event The Veterans of Foreign Wars 3880 Commerce at 465-4331. NEWS-SUN Page 6A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com AFA annual Graham, Community Service others Awards Saturday speak out Special to the News-Sun Airport, has been a leader to on courts AVON PARK — For make the airport a vital part more than 20 years, the of the area’s transportation Associated Press Florida Highlands Chapter facilities. Willingham will TALLAHASSEE — Bob of the Air Force Association be presented the Matty Graham, a former governor has recognized individuals Laird Outstanding Support and U.S. senator from and groups that have sup- of Aviation Award. Florida, said on Thursday ported the military presence For many years, that a legislative plan to over- in south central Florida. Highlands County has been haul Florida’s courts is a On Saturday, eight indi- a focal point for the Civil “solution seeking to find a viduals from the area will Air Patrol and its contribu- problem.” be honored at a luncheon at tions to aviation and its role The retired Democrat the Avon Park Air Force that started in 1941. A spoke during a conference Range dining facility for Vietnam era Air Force pilot, call with reporters on their contributions in sup- Sam Shames is recognized Image courtesy U.S. Air Force/Jason Minto Thursday. He joined with port of the local aviation as for his continuing role in The casket containing fallen soldier Spc. Rudy Acosta is carried back onto American soil retired Supreme Court jus- by fellow troops. well as the area’s military CAP and it’s role in area in tices — including those facilities. The public is support of civil aviation. He appointed by Republican invited but reservations are will receive the Take us out on the field, Rudy governors — and other legal a must. Outstanding Support of figures to denounce the plan. Retired Air Force Aviation by a Government Continued from page 2A Rudy’s love for his parents, has went on.” They’ve formed a bipartisan Colonel Roy P. Whitton, a siblings, friends and God, Between two packed Official Award. soldiers as possible.” coalition called Floridians for past president of the AFA as well as his decision to Santa Clarita Baptist Along with the The terrorist, who report- Fair and Impartial Courts. Chapter, explained this year join the military. Church services, which Community Service edly infiltrated the base by House Speaker Dean that eight individuals from “I felt very proud, and as many troops in Afghanistan Awards, there is a category working on it as a contrac- Cannon supports the over- eight different categories a father, I was very nerv- watched online, and sup- for Teacher of the Year. tor, killed Rudy and a fel- haul package, including a will be honored for their porters lining Southern This year, a high school low soldier, Cpl. Donald ous,” Dante said. “He want- proposal to split the Supreme efforts. California streets, tens of teacher is being recognized. Mickler, 29, before U.S. ed to become a medic, and Court into separate divisions The AFA Community thousands have paid their John Rousch has been troops killed him. The trag- when he said he wouldn’t for criminal and civil Service Awards will be pre- respects to Spc. Rudy instrumental in the provid- ic incident is under investi- settle for anything else, appeals. It is scheduled for a sented to the following per- Acosta, who never got his ing young students in all gation. they let him.” House floor vote on Friday. sons: chance to take the field on aspects of aviation and Four Americans were Rudy, still a teenager, Graham, who served in the Col. William Hutchison, March 19. making it interesting as injured, including the sol- never let the hardening of U.S. Senate from 1987-2005, USAF (Ret.) will receive Chants of “Rudy, Rudy, well. He has been recog- dier Acosta was kidding his Army-strong biceps suggested that the changes the Tommy McGuire award. Rudy,” echo through the hit nized not only locally, but around with before a hail of trump his sense of compas- were political payback for McGuire was a graduate of sports film’s final scene as also on the Florida scene as bullets turned their laughter sion. the high court’s 5-2 rejection Sebring High School and a teammates carry their hero well. into screams. “The last Sunday he was of three constitutional- Medal of Honor recipient back into the tunnel. News Media Support of Rudy’s father spoke with here, he left a note with one amendment questions. during World War II. Col. On March 20 at Aviation Award this year his son’s wounded comrade of our church’s pastors,” his Those questions — all Hutchison retired from the Delaware’s Dover Air Force will go to Briana the night before our conver- dad said. “It does not say backed by the Republican- Air Force and was selected Base, fellow soldiers car- Washington, a reporter for sation. ‘pray for me’; it says ‘pray controlled Legislature — to head up the first Air ried a real hero back onto the News-Sun, for her “He has some movement for the Afghan people’ and were tossed from the 2010 Force Junior ROTC in American soil. The same in his toes, but there is ‘pray for our soldiers.’” ballot because of confusing Highlands County at Avon reporting on aviation as chants echoed from the nerve damage; this guy shot Despite the cruel irony of or misleading ballot sum- Park High School. well as military activities in heavens. him up pretty good,” Dante his son dying at the hands maries. Following retirement from the area. Take us out on the field, said. “This kind of thing is of an Afghan terrorist dis- “If the Legislature is upset, the Junior ROTC, he has Lt. Col. Charles “Buck” Rudy. just terrible ... this kind of guised as a friend, Dante’s then the approach they ought devoted his time to the sup- MacLaughlin, USAF, is guy can’t be armed on our patriotism and respect for To find out more about Tom to take is to put another con- port of the military in the being recognized for his bases.” the military is unflinching. Sileo, or to read features by stitutional amendment on the surrounding area. role as the commander of The grieving father, “I get choked up when I other Creators Syndicate writ- ballot and let the people Larry McClain, a mem- the Avon Park Range and while outraged by the way see the flag,” he said. “I ers and cartoonists, visit the decide if they made a mistake ber of the staff of Avon Park how he has shown outstand- his son and Mickler died, know — and now I really Creators Syndicate website at in their earlier action,” said Range, will be presented ing support of aviation, spoke peacefully about know — the sacrifice that www.creators.com. Graham. the Ken Beers Award. USAF and the Air Force Beers, a retired Air Force Association during his four- Chief Master Sergeant, year tenure at the Avon Park served at the Range both in Range.Col. MacLaughlin the military and civil serv- has demonstrated how a Meth bust ice. He also was active in military installation can be the AFA during his long a partner with its communi- made near service in the Avon Park ty. area. The public is invited for APHS Matty Laird was a pio- the luncheon and program neer pilot and aircraft that follows, however, Continued from page 1A builder who lived in reservations are a must. The put into this investigation by Highlands County in his luncheon is $15 per person. the members of the later years. Laird con- Reservations may be made Highlands County Sheriff's tributed to the growth of by calling Captain Lou Office’s Special civil aviation throughout Brough at 655-2344 or Col. Investigation Unit,” HCSO his life. Mike Willingham, Whitton at (863) 659-4170, Capt. Randy LaBelle said. “I general manager of the no later than Thursday at want to commend these Sebring International 4:30 p.m. members and the Special Response Team for a success- ful conclusion to this investi- Awards presented to gation, as evidenced by the amount of methamphetamine top math, science that was seized.” LaBelle said that the 31 grams of meth seized is a sec- teachers and students ond-level trafficking offense, Continued from page 2A math teacher, Shirley and that 14 grams is the Rebuck; math student, amount needed for a traffick- math teacher, Crystal Kathryn Lethbridge; sci- Vaughn; math student, ing charge. The typical ence teacher, Cindy Rivers; Brandi Best; science amount purchased for per- science student, Kyle teacher, Jenn DeWitt; sci- sonal use is either an eight or LeBlanc; JROTC instructor, ence student, Hannah Farr. a 16th of a gram, LaBelle Col (ret) Warren Johnson; ࡗ Hill-Gustat Middle: said. JROTC student, Connor math teacher, Trish Portis; The paraphernalia found Tibedo and Zachary Hogan. was the typical items associ- math student, Tim Koning; ࡗ Sebring High: math ated with sales — such as science teacher, Amy Bubb; teacher, Carolyn Campbell; science student, Michael ledgers, bags, scales and nee- math student, Matthew dles — LaBelle said. There Ruiz. Juve; science student, ࡗ was no evidence that the Lake Placid Middle: Landon Willey; JROTC meth was being made at the math teacher, Jane Keyser; instructor, SMSgt Larry apartment. math student, Maria Fergerson; JROTC student, Gonzalez; science teacher, Bruce Kimball and Ivan Tracy Robinson; science Santos. student, Alec Sassin. This event was only ࡗ Sebring Middle: math made possible based on the teacher, Lyle Pontious; generous donations of the math student, Austin following sponsors: Air Dukes; science teacher, Force Association, Donna Tomlinson; science Highlands Florida Chapter The news student, Laura Eshelman. 173; Breakfast Rotary, ࡗ Avon Park High: math Avon Park; Captain Louis J. teacher, Janice Newton; Brough, USAF, Ret.; is just a math student, Argenis Colonel Neal Winters, Peralta; science teacher, USAF, Ret.; Dr. Edwin Cedric Bullard; science stu- Cary Pigman, MD; Dr. click away! dent, Laura Patino; JROTC George D. Leidel, MD; Dr. instructor, Major James Marie Rosy Toussaint, MD; www.newssun.com Galloway and CMSgt Dr. Tina Thomas, DMD; Dennis Green; JROTC stu- Mid Florida Federal Credit dent, Josh Gaidos and Union; Military Officers Allison Prestwood. Association of America and NEWS-SUN ࡗ Lake Placid High: Progress Energy. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 7A Five-Day forecast for Highlands County National Forecast for April 15 TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Shown are noon postions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Seattle 53/37

Billings 54/35 Minneapolis A t-storm in spots in the Sunny to partly cloudy and Mostly sunny Partly sunny Chance of a p.m. 48/32 afternoon breezy thunderstorm Detroit Chicago 52/44 87° / 67° 88° / 66° 83° / 63° 87° / 64° 88° / 66° 53/48 New York San Francisco 57/40 Winds: SSE at 7-14 mph Winds: SW at 10-20 mph Winds: WNW at 7-14 mph Winds: ENE at 7-14 mph Winds: E at 8-16 mph Denver 65/54 Washington 58/31 61/47 Kansas City Jacksonville 56/38 Pensacola 80/63 80/64 Tallahassee Los Angeles Atlanta 84/63 81/58 75/56 Almanac El Paso Temperature Apalachicola 82/52 Readings at Archbold Biological Station in Lake Placid 81/68 High Sunday ...... 93° Gainesville Houston Low Sunday ...... 59° 85/62 81/53 High Monday ...... 92° Daytona Beach Miami Low Monday ...... 60° Regional Summary 82/67 87/74 Partly sunny today with a shower or thunderstorm in the Ocala High Tuesday ...... 90° 86/62 Low Tuesday ...... 58° area in the afternoon. A shower or thunderstorm in the evening; a moonlit sky tonight. Sunny to partly cloudy and High Wednesday ...... 87° breezy tomorrow. Sunday: mostly sunny. Low Wednesday ...... 53° Orlando Heat Index 86/65 For 3 p.m. today National Summary Relative humidity ...... 42% A potent storm moving through the nation’s midsection will ignite severe thunderstorms from the Ohio Valley to the Expected air temperature ...... 86° central Gulf Coast today. Tornadoes are a serious concern from the strongest thunderstorms, as well as fl ooding downpours. The same system will spread over the central Plains with rain, while wet snow returns to the northern Makes it feel like ...... 87° Avon Park Clearwater Tampa Barometer 87/69 86/69 Plains. Strong winds will blast the central and southern Plains. High pressure from Canada will direct cooler air 87/67 into the Northeast. Warm air will remain over the Southeast. Monday ...... 29.96 Winter Haven Tuesday ...... 29.98 Sebring 87/68 Wednesday ...... 30.01 87/67 St. Petersburg U.S. Cities 87/68 Precipitation Lorida Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. Monday ...... 0.00” Okeechobee 86/68 Sarasota City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Tuesday ...... 0.00” Lake Placid 84/67 82/70 Wednesday ...... 0.00” 87/66 Albuquerque 68/42/s 77/48/s 77/51/pc Los Angeles 81/58/s 86/59/s 82/56/s Month to date ...... 1.54” Brighton Atlanta 75/56/t 71/46/t 72/52/s Louisville 69/53/t 59/41/sh 65/47/pc Baltimore 61/47/pc 60/50/r 70/43/pc Memphis 74/50/t 65/50/pc 74/56/s Year to date ...... 9.38” 84/68 Fort Myers West Palm Beach Birmingham 77/54/t 68/45/pc 75/51/s Milwaukee 46/41/r 48/38/r 52/35/pc 88/69 85/72 Boston 47/33/pc 47/43/pc 60/42/c Minneapolis 48/32/c 51/35/c 52/34/pc Tides Charlotte 72/55/pc 73/46/t 73/48/s Nashville 71/52/t 61/42/c 70/51/pc Readings at St. Petersburg Cheyenne 55/31/pc 61/35/pc 57/37/pc New Orleans 83/61/t 76/57/s 79/63/s High ...... 12:21 a.m. Chicago 53/48/r 53/38/r 53/36/pc New York City 57/40/pc 53/44/r 64/44/pc Low ...... 6:43 a.m. Cleveland 57/46/c 57/40/r 51/36/pc Norfolk 63/53/pc 70/55/t 70/51/s High ...... 12:54 p.m. Venus Fort Lauderdale Shown is today’s Columbus 66/49/c 61/41/r 60/40/pc Oklahoma City 64/37/pc 72/48/s 76/55/pc Low ...... 7:10 p.m. 88/66 85/75 weather. Temperatures Naples Dallas 77/47/s 77/53/s 81/64/pc Philadelphia 58/42/pc 56/48/r 67/48/pc Readings at Palm Beach are today’s highs and 86/69 Denver 58/31/s 68/37/pc 64/38/pc Phoenix 90/65/s 96/67/s 94/68/s High ...... 6:51 a.m. tonight’s lows. Detroit 52/44/c 55/38/r 50/35/pc Pittsburgh 62/45/pc 58/42/r 58/37/pc Low ...... 12:22 a.m. Miami Harrisburg 59/43/pc 52/46/r 64/39/pc Portland, ME 47/28/s 47/37/pc 58/34/c High ...... 7:27 p.m. Farm Report Water Restrictions Honolulu 84/70/s 84/70/pc 85/71/s Portland, OR 55/41/r 60/41/sh 60/38/sh Low ...... 12:47 p.m. 87/74 A shower or thunderstorm in the area this • Even addresses may water on Thursday and Houston 81/53/pc 80/55/s 81/65/pc Raleigh 75/55/pc 73/49/t 70/48/s Lake Levels afternoon. Winds south-southeast 7-14 mph. Sunday. Indianapolis 62/50/t 57/39/sh 58/40/pc Rochester 52/35/pc 50/39/r 54/31/pc Expect 6-10 hours of sunshine with a 40% Jackson, MS 79/51/t 71/47/s 77/55/s St. Louis 68/47/t 58/45/sh 61/45/pc Readings as of 7 a.m. yesterday chance of precipitation. • Odd addresses may water on Wednesday Kansas City 56/38/r 60/44/pc 61/41/pc San Francisco 65/54/pc 64/52/pc 60/54/pc Lake Jackson ...... 78.36’ and Saturday. Lexington 68/51/t 60/39/sh 64/44/pc Seattle 53/37/pc 56/37/sh 54/37/pc Lake Okeechobee ...... 11.54’ Little Rock 73/46/c 68/47/s 75/55/pc Wash., DC 61/47/pc 59/52/r 69/48/pc Normal ...... 14.51’ • All watering should take place before 10 Weather History a.m. and after 4 p.m. Key West Silver Lake, Colo., had 75.80 inches of snow 84/77 World Cities UV Index Today on April 15, 1921. This was the most intense Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, 24-hour snowfall in United States history. Florida Cities the greater the need for eye and skin protection. Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Acapulco 90/73/s 91/75/s 88/76/t London 61/46/pc 64/46/sh 65/45/pc 10 10 Cape Coral 88/68/pc 86/68/s 84/64/s Miami 87/74/pc 87/74/s 86/72/s Athens 66/54/pc 61/57/r 61/48/sh Montreal 42/28/s 45/33/c 45/37/r Sun and Moon Clearwater 87/69/pc 86/68/pc 84/65/s Okeechobee 82/70/pc 86/68/s 82/63/s Beirut 71/60/s 76/68/pc 84/72/s Moscow 45/34/pc 49/33/c 51/31/sh 5 5 Today Saturday Coral Springs 85/72/pc 86/72/s 86/70/s Orlando 86/65/pc 87/66/pc 84/62/s Berlin 56/40/sh 60/42/pc 62/44/c Nice 56/52/r 67/53/sh 68/55/sh Ottawa 42/28/s 41/33/r 44/35/r Sunrise 7:03 a.m. 7:02 a.m. Daytona Beach 82/67/pc 87/63/pc 78/61/s Pembroke Pines 87/72/pc 87/72/s 88/71/s Bermuda 72/65/pc 70/67/s 72/67/s Calgary 39/29/c 39/23/sf 38/24/c Quebec 39/19/s 41/32/c 45/35/r Sunset 7:49 p.m. 7:50 p.m. Ft. Laud. 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Palm Bch 85/72/pc 86/70/s 84/71/s Hong Kong 83/74/pc 84/75/t 81/71/t Vancouver 51/39/pc 49/39/sh 54/41/c Key West 84/77/pc 86/76/s 85/75/s Winter Haven 87/68/pc 88/67/s 84/64/s AccuWeather, Inc. ©2011 Jerusalem 74/54/s 80/62/s 87/64/s Vienna 53/43/sh 57/43/sh 62/45/pc Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow Johannesburg 68/52/sh 59/49/t 65/50/t Warsaw 53/39/pc 55/38/sh 55/43/c Apr 17 Apr 24 May 3 May 10 fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. Kiev 54/35/pc 53/38/c 56/42/c Winnipeg 39/24/c 40/23/c 38/24/c Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com Top honors go to Robinson, Lind at annual Summit Awards Continued from page 1A something new. That I per- been there for almost 20 sonally make a difference, years. a special committee to repre- that’s the reward. Plant operators supervise sent the best of Highlands “Very few teachers leave at the custodians, make repairs, County 3 p.m.,” she said. “You can set up for special events and Robinson started in the tell a teacher by the two or otherwise make sure the cam- district as a paraprofessional. Like so many educators, she three tote bags they carry — pus is safe and well main- was drawn in from the begin- one for work to grade that tained. ning, going back to school night, one with projects that Avon Elementary has 35 and getting a degree and cer- need to be finished, another classrooms, plus the cafete- tification, then continuing for books or journal articles. ria, media center and offices. her education and becoming Most teachers have a pile of Like many individuals a National Board Certified books by their bed.” working for the school dis- Teacher. Robinson isn’t happy trict, Lind does much more She works now as a read- about standardized tests. As a than what his job description ing coach at Lake Country tool to evaluate a student’s requires. Elementary School and is a progress they have uses, she It is the breadth of those resource to other teachers. said. “It informs our teach- extras, his working relation- Robinson believes in ing. But when it generalizes ship with his fellow employ- crossing disciplines, using kids who are working as hard ees and especially his way math or science, for example, as they can, it can be unfair. with children that made him when making her reading les- “In our school, 54 percent stand out from the others. son plans. She teaches chil- of the population speaks For example, Lind enjoys dren how to read non-fiction, English as a second lan- photography and has a spe- which requires a different guage. How can a child who cial photography program for approach from the reader. has been here only a year interested fifth-graders. Robinson comes from a possibly do well?” “I let them use my cam- family of teachers, including She sighed. “It’s been a era,” he said and laughed. “I sisters, daughter and several rough year. But our school is stay close to them. But they in-laws. “When we get such a fantastic group it is an show respect.” together (teaching) is all we honor to represent them. I’d While Lind lives south of talk about,” she said. love for people to visit.” Sebring, he commutes to “The reward isn’t about the Lind has worked for the Avon Elementary willingly. money,” she added. “I thrive school board 22 years, first in “It has always been a as much on the relationships. the warehouse and then as the happy school,” he said. “It’s I love seeing the light bulb go plant operator at Avon fun to be around the kids. off as a student understands Elementary School. He has That’s the reward.”

Teachers, school-related workers honored at Summit Awards

Continued from page 1A resource teacher at Lake Elementary School; Cheryl Placid High School and Jahna is a bookkeeper at Sun inclusion teacher for first and Colleen Polatty teaches ’N Lake Elementary School; third grades at Memorial social studies at Sebring Ginger McIntyre is a school Elementary School. This is High School. secretary at Woodlawn her second honor as teacher- of-the-year; Scott King, third Elementary. The school-related- and fourth grades at Park employees of the year are: Elementary School; Tracy Middle schools Schuknecht, ESE curriculum District office Laurie Stoll is a parapro- team leader at Sun ’N Lake fessional working in the front Elementary School; Candice Linda Scholl. who is an office of Avon Middle Dickens, teaches third grade accounts payable clerk at the School; Erin Halvorsen is the at Woodlawn Elementary district office. intensive reading paraprofes- School. sional at Hill-Gustat Middle Elementary schools School; Angie Pollard is an Middle schools Bonnie Johns, a bookkeep- administrative secretary and Margaret Voskian teaches er at the Kindergarten bookkeeper at Lake Placid language arts at Avon Middle Learning Center; Beverly Middle School; Holly Tyson School; Mary Pinson teaches Lyter, a Title 1 intervention is a paraprofessional working intensive reading at Hill- paraprofessional at Cracker in the remedial reading room Gustat Middle School; Trail Elementary School who at Sebring Middle School. Rasauna Portee, sixth grade serves students directly tutor- reading, language arts, social ing reading; Dollie Franklin High schools is a custodian at Fred Wild studies and science at Lake Tammy Williams is a Placid Middle School; Gay Elementary; Lisa Moss is an ESE/IDEA paraprofessional bookkeeper at Avon Park Vaughn teaches sixth and High School; Wendy Gervais seventh grade math, science, at Lake Country Elementary School, and among other is a shared management world cultures and geography information system techni- at Sebring Middle School. duties she works with autistic children; Martha Acevedois cian at Lake Placid High High schools an ESOL paraprofessional at School and Lake Placid Lake Placid Elementary Middle School; Olivia Joy Loomis is the chorus School; Betsy Cruz is the Sliwicki is a paraprofessional director at Avon Park High front desk clerk at Memorial working with English lan- School; Joanne Bostanche Elementary; Ezekiel Acosta guage learners at Sebring the literacy curriculum is a custodian at Park High School.

Court rules on drug dogs’ ‘sniff test’

Associated Press seized marijuana plants and TALLAHASSEE — The growing equipment. Florida Supreme Court has The court’s majority said ruled that police must get a police should have gotten a warrant before they can do a warrant before showing up. “sniff test” by a drug-detec- Those justices said a drug tion dog at the front door of a dog’s sniff test at a private home. residence is a search under The court released its 5-2 the Constitution. opinion on Thursday. Police But dissenters said there’s went to a Miami-Dade home no expectation of privacy in 2006 with a drug-sniffing regarding illegal substances dog after getting an unveri- in one’s home. fied tip that marijuana was The case is SC08-2101, being grown inside. They Joelis Jardines v. State of later arrested the resident and Florida. POLICE BLOTTER

Continued from page 2A Sebring, was arrested on charged with driving while three out-of-county warrants license suspended and failure reference fraudulent use of to register motor vehicle. credit card, and grand theft. ࡗ Milagros Burgos Ramirez, ࡗ Dontavia Shayaza Strange, 29, of Lake Placid, was 19, of Avon Park, was arrested charged with battery. on an out-of-county warrant ࡗ Justin Boyd Rhodes, 22, of reference giving false name to Okeechobee, was charged law enforcement officer, and with driving while license sus- petit theft. pended, possession and or ࡗ Adam Edward Yoder, 32, of use of drug equipment, and Avon Park, was charged with possession of marijuana. violation of probation refer- ࡗ Bobby Lynn Starks, 44, of ence DUI. www.newssun.com News-Sun ● Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 9A

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Highlands Highlands Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 1055 County Legals 1055 County Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF SALE The City of Sebring will receive sealed bids in the City Pur- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT chasing Department for: FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA RFP 11-014: Veterans Beach PROBATE DIVISION Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Beach Concessions Land Lease FILE NO. PC 11-120 above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of High- CIVIL ACTION Case No.: 11-000054-GCS FILE NO. PC 11-111 Specifications & General Terms and Conditions may be IN RE: ESTATE OF lands County, Florida, I will sell the property situ- CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-001307 SUNTRUST BANK, IN RE: ESTATE OF ate in Highlands County, Florida, described as: obtained from our website at: mysebring.com or by con- DIVISION: Plaintiff, DOMENICO ANDOLINA a/k/a J. LOIS NAVIK-WILSON tacting Kirk Zimmerman, CPPB by phone 863-471-5110, Deceased. LOT 11, BLOCK 26, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF Fax 863-471-5168, or e-mail: kirkzimmerman@myse- BANKUNITED, vs. DOMINICK ANDOLINA, SEBRING UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Plaintiff, AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS bring.com at the City purchasing office located at 368 THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 48, South Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. If obtaining vs. GRANTEES, CREDITORS OR OTHER PARTIES Deceased. The administration of the estate of J. LOIS NAVIK-WILSON, deceased, whose date of death OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS documents via the website, it shall be the bidders respon- DEIRDRE K. LEXOW A/K/A DEIRDRE KERI CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY, FLORIDA. sibility to check for amendments/changes made to the LEXOW, et al, MARGARET B. HOOKS, DECEASED; VIVIAN TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS was March 16, 2011, File Number PC 11-120, is document. pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for Defendant(s). BIGNEY; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement Bid envelopes must be sealed and marked with the bid NOTICE OF ACTION TENANT #2, and all unknown parties claiming an You are hereby notified that an Order of Sum- Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is number and name as to identify the enclosed bid. Bids 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL of the Highlands County Courthouse located at must be delivered to the City of Sebring Purchasing Office To: RYAN PORTER LEXOW interest by, through, under or against any Defen- mary Administration has been entered in the es- 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at Last Known Address: 1121 S Park Rd Apt #308S tate of DOMENICO ANDOLINA a/k/a DOMINICK 33870. The name and address of the personal Attn: Kirk Zimmerman so as to reach the said office no dant, or claiming any right, title, and interest 11:00 A.M., on May 2, 2011. later than 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2011 of the offi- Hollywood, FL 33021 in the subject property, ANDOLINA, deceased, File Number PC 11-111, representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. DATED THIS 4th DAY OF April, 2011. cial time clock in the purchasing office. Proposals received Current Address: 1121 S Park Rd Apt #308S Defendants. by the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, later than the date and time specified will be rejected. The All creditors of the decedent and other per- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus Hollywood, FL 33021 NOTICE OF ACTION Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. from the sale, if any, other than the property City will not be responsible for the late delivery of any bids sons having claims or demands against dece- that are incorrectly addressed, delivered in person, by ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, To: Commerce Avenue; that the decedent's date of owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, death was October 29, 2009; that the total value dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice has mail, or any other type of delivery service. been served must file their claims with this court a claim within 60 days after the sale. The submitting firm will be required to comply with all ap- NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE GRANTEES, CREDITORS OR OTHER PARTIES of the estate is estimated at $12,072.00 and that Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER the names and addresses of those to whom is WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE plicable laws, regulations, rules and ordinances of local, CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST 4th day of April, 2011. state and federal authorities having jurisdiction, including, SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- MARGARET B. HOOKS, DECEASED has been assigned by such order are: DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT but not limited to: all provisions of the Federal Govern- EST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, 2312 Palm Key Court NAME ADDRESS ment Equal Employment Opportunity clauses issued by the OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. By: /s/ Annette E. Daff OR OTHER CLAIMANTS Sebring, FL 33870 MARIA ANDOLINA 98 Stoneleigh Avenue Deputy Clerk Secretary of Labor on May 21, 1968 and published in the All other creditors of the decedent and other Federal Register (41 CFR Part 60-1, 33 F.2 7804); all pro- Last Known Address: Unknown ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST Yonkers, NY 10583 April 15, 22, 2011 Current Address: Unknown BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ANY DEFEN- ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: persons having claims or demands against dece- visions of the Public Entity Crimes (Fla. Stat. 287.133, et seq, as amended) and the provisions in Fla. Stat 287.134, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose DANT, OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, AND IN- All creditors of the estate of the decedent and dent's estate must file their claims with this court a mortgage on the following property in Highlands persons having claims or demands against the WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE et seq, as amended, regarding discrimination. TEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY The Sebring City Council reserves the right to accept or re- County, Florida: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien estate of the decedent other than those for whom FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- ject any or all bids or any parts Thereof; and the award; if LOT 8, OF TYSON LAKE FRONT PARK LOTS, on a mortgage on the following property in High- provision for full payment was made in the Order an award is made, will be made to the most responsible ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- lands County, Florida: of Summary Administration must file their claim EVER BARRED. Classified ads bidder whose bid and qualifications indicate that the award CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 52, OF THE LOT 17, BLOCK 7, LAKE BLUE ESTATES, AC- with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET will be in the best interest of the City of Sebring. The coun- PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, CORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RE- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS get fast results cil reserves the right to waive irregularities in the bid. FLORIDA. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 59, PUBLIC RE- PROBATE CODE. OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF Kirk Zimmerman, CPPB A/K/A 147 ALDERMAN DRIVE, LAKE PLACID, CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- DEATH IS BARRED. Purchasing Agent FL 33852-6962 has been filed against you and you are required to EVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is Sebring, Florida has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE April 8, 2011. April 8, 15, 2011 serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 on PHILIP D. STOREY, Plaintiff's attorney, whose TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS Personal Representative: days after the first publication, if any, on Albertelli address is ALVAREZ, SAMBOL & WINTHROP, OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF CLIFFORD R. RHOADES Law, Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is P.O. P.A., 100 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Or- DEATH IS BARRED. 2141 Lakeview Drive Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, and file the origi- lando, FL 32801, within thirty (30) days after the The date of first publication of this Notice is Sebring, FL 33870 nal with this Court either before service on Plain- first publication of this notice, and file the original April 8, 2011. Attorney for Personal Representative: tiff's attorney, or immediately thereafter; other- with the clerk of this court either before service on Person Giving Notice: CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, ESQ. wise, a default will be entered against you for the the plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; MARIA ANDOLINA Attorney for Personal Representative relief demanded in the Complaint or petition. otherwise a default will be entered against you for 98 Stoneleigh Avenue Florida Bar No.: 308714 This notice shall be published once a week for two the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Yonkers, NY 10583 Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. Dated: April1, 2011 Attorney for Person Giving Notice: 2141 Lakeview Drive WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on ROBERT W. GERMAINE CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, ESQ. Sebring, Floirda 33870 this 24th day of March, 2011. CLERK OF THE COURT Florida Bar No.: 308714 (863)385-0346 Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp 2141 Lakeview Drive April 8, 15, 2011 By: /s/ Lisa Tantillo As Deputy Clerk Sebring, Floirda 33870 Deputy Clerk This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any informa- (863)385-0346 April 8, 15, 2011 tion obtained will be used for that purpose. April 8, 15, 2011 April 8, 15, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIVIL ACTION OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000777 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Subscribe CASE NO. 09000433GCS DIVISION: PROBATE DIVISION SAXON MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, FILE NO. PC 10-498 Plaintiff, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUND- IN RE: ESTATE OF to the vs ING BRADLEY K. NEUBAUER, MELYNDA E. RIGDON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, Deceased. News-Sun MELYNDA E. RIGDON; EARL T. RIGDON; UN- Plaintiff, NOTICE TO CREDITORS KNOWN SPOUSE OF EARL T. RIGDON; IF LIVING, vs. The administration of the estate of BRADLEY INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DE- ESTHER CALLAHAN, et al, K. NEUBAUER, File Number PC 10-498, is pend- Call FENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, Defendant(s). ing in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order 590 South Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 385-6155 AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated February 14, 33870-3867. The names and addresses of the CLAIMING BY, THOUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE 2011, and entered in Case No. personal representative and the personal repre- NAMED DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; 28-2010-CA-000777 of the Circuit Court of the sentative's attorney are set forth below. UNKNOWN TENANT #2; Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, All creditors of the decedent and other per- Defendants. Florida in which Deutsche Bank National Trust sons having claims or demands against dece- Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or Funding Trust, Series 2007-1, is the Plaintiff and unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this no- Esther Callahan, Greg Callahan, Tenant #1 n/k/a tice is served must file their claims with this court Helen Alexander, are the defendants, I will sell to WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- Jury Assembly Room in the basement, Highlands TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Ave- OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. nue, Sebring, FL 33870, Highlands County, Flor- All other creditors of the decedent and other ida at 11:00 AM on the 18th day of May, 2011, persons having claims or demands against dece- the following described property as set forth in dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: unliquidated claims, must file their claims with LOT 75, BLOCK 196 OF REPLAT OF BLOCKS this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 183, 184 AND 196, SUN N LAKE ESTATES (SAID OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. SUBDIVISION ALSO BEING KNOWN AS REPLAT A ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- PORTION OF SUN N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION EVER BARRED. 17, 18 AND 19), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 99, FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 512 MORNINGSIDE OF DEATH IS BARRED. DR., LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-4301 The date of first publication of this Notice is A/K/A 2501 SUNRISE DRIVE, SEBRING, FL 33872 APRIL 8, 2011. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus /s/ Gail S. Reid from the sale, if any, other than the property Personal Representative owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file 3070 Orange Grove Trail a claim within 60 days after the sale. Naples, Florida 34120 Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 14th day /s/ Antonio Faga of February, 2011. Antonio Faga, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney for Personal Representative Highlands County, Florida Florida Bar No. 43280 By: /s/ Annette E. Daff 7955 Airport Road, N., #101 Deputy Clerk Naples, Florida 34109 March 15, 22, 2011 (239)597-9999 (239)597-9974 fax April 8, 15, 2011 www.newssun.com News-Sun ● Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 11A

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By DAN HOEHNE past season’s Class 1A Large house program, sees her sec- [email protected] Co-ed division win. ond cheerer heading to SEBRING Ð The ideal is The team went on to finish Liberty. for dedication and hard work ninth at Nationals and the “Meredith Bohn went to to reap success and for suc- competitive aspect will not Liberty and cheered and it’s a cess then to bring about fur- drop off as a member of great program,” she said. ther reward. Liberty as the Flames took “They’re very competitive Those ideals all came fifth at the UCA College and will be a very good fit for together for Jessica Young Cheerleading National Jessica. Tuesday as the high-flyer for Championships. “It’s all about the kids and the Sebring Cheer squad “It’s something I’ve any time you can send them signed to continue her cheer always done and it’s great to in the right direction in this career at Liberty University know that I’ll be getting day and age, is fantastic.” in Lynchburg, VA. money for it to get an educa- And while as Young said, “It was the only school I tion,” Young said. “It’s excit- she “can’t wait” to make the applied for, it was the only ing to have an opportunity to trek to Virginia despite the school I tried out for,” the continue to do what I love.” distance and snowy winters, soon-to-be graduate said. The Flames compete as a the transition is one that her “They have a good program Small Co-ed squad in the parents will certainly feel. in athletic training which is Division I Big South “This is what she wanted what I want to go into.” Conference among schools and it’s a dream for her,” A three-year member of such as Charleston Southern, mother Laura said. “It will be the Blue Streak varsity com- Coastal Carolina, Gardner- a huge adjustment, her being News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Jessica Young signed on to continue her cheer career at Liberty University Tuesday, on petition squad, Young was Webb and Radford. so far from home, but it’s a hand for the bid moment were, back row, left to right: Sebring principal Toni Stivender, part of the continuing run of Head coach Carolyn Christian school with good assistant cheerleading coach Maurice Williams, head cheer coach Carolyn Shoemaker and state championships that is Shoemaker, with 26 years at morals and character and we Athletic Director Terry Quarles. Flanking Young were here parents, Laura and Chris. now up to four, including this the helm of Sebring’s power- are just real proud.”

Panthers eke out another close one Heat have little By DAN HOEHNE and two-thirds innings of time to prepare [email protected] phenomenal relief work AVON PARK Ð In what Saturday, came in and did By TIM REYNOLDS In fairness, that process has become the nail-biting another stellar job through Associated Press already started. The Heat norm, it seems, the South extras to give the Panthers MIAMI — Thursday did some work on the Florida Panthers kept things the chances they would need. was originally intended to 76ers in Toronto on on edge yet again in scratch- “For the third outing in a be a somewhat relaxing Wednesday morning, ing to a 7-6, 12-inning win row, (Topa) did a very good day for the Miami Heat. A hours before the regular- over the Manatees of the job for us out of the bullpen,” quick meeting. A team season finale. At that State College of Florida to head coach Rick Hitt said. shootaround practice, salvage the last game of the “And then Sam came up with dinner. A bit of rest after Miami stars LeBron series after dropping the first the big hit in the 12th.” the grind of 82 regular- James, Dwyane Wade and two. Sam would be Morgan, the season games and a long Chris Bosh all participat- And while Kyle freshman third base- night of travel home from Toronto. ed. Newton couldn’t quite SFCC man, who with two In the actual game get the double he outs came up with the The NBA schedule- against Toronto, they did needed to hit for the big hit of the night, a makers had other plans. not. cycle, there wasn’t 7 single to drive in, When the postseason “They legitimately are much he didn’t do SCF guess who, Newton schedule was released, the nicked-up right now,” Wednesday night. with the walk-off, Heat got a bit of a sur- Spoelstra said. “We have The sophomore winning run. prise: Game 1 against the 6 to look at the big picture.” shortstop had five hits, “We had chances to Philadelphia 76ers is set Even with the “Big 3” including a home run, triple bust it open, but weren’t able for Saturday, and that on the sidelines, Miami and three singles, while driv- to,” Hitt said. “It’s got to be meant coach Erik wrapped up the NBA’s ing in three and scoring some kind of record, the Spoelstra needed to trim third-best record with three. amount of one-run games 24 hours of preparation Eddie House scoring a Newton was also solid on we’ve played in our last 15.” time from his plans for the career-high 35 points and defense, turning in a spectac- That would be the 10th playoff opener. lightly used Jamaal ular play in the fourth, get- one-run game in those last 15 “It’s a quick turn- Magloire returning to his ting to a hard chopper and for Hitt and his squad. around,” Spoelstra said in hometown to grab 19 firing across from his knees “But I’m happy for our Toronto on Wednesday rebounds, something only to record an out. players, it was a good win for night after Miami finished nine other Heat players And while he was the stand us and we’ll keep working at a 58-win regular season by had ever done in a regular- out, there were other valuable it.” topping the Raptors 97-79. season game. contributions given by oth- Now 24-21-1 overall, “We were expecting a News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE The Heat will have ers. SFCC is 4-9 in Suncoast Sunday game and it ended Kyle Newton chats with assistant coach Andy Polk at first home-court advantage in Such as reliever Adam Conference play, one and up being a Saturday after- after one of his five hits in Wednesday’s win over the State the playoffs over any Quiles coming into a bases one-half game behind College of Florida Manatees. noon game. We’re going team, except Chicago or loaded situation in the sev- Hillsborough for third place. into our preparation San Antonio. enth and striking out his bat- The Panthers will look to they host the first-place tinues Saturday in Winter (Thursday) afternoon ... to “A day of rest,” Bosh ter move up a bit and bring Polk Vikings Friday in the start of Haven and concludes start this process of get- And Corey Topa, after six State down a notch or two as a three-game series that con- Monday at home. ting ready for Philly.” See MIAMI, page 4B

A sign of the times

News-Sun photos by DAN HOEHNE As a personification of the tough season the Lady Panthers have gone through, Christian Luciano, #7, and Allie Herring miscommunicated on this pop fly on the infield, resulting in a mild collision and the ball dropping safely during Tuesday night’s double-header sweep by the State College of Florida Lady Manatees. Page 2B News-Sun ● Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE TODAY: Baseball at Tenoroc, 7 p.m.; Softball vs. Hardee, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Atlantic Division LIVE MONDAY: Baseball vs. Santa Fe Catholic, 7 p.m.; Softball at District Tournament, W L Pct GB Frostproof,TBA y-Boston 56 26 .683 — SPORTS TUESDAY: Softball at District Tournament, Frostproof,TBA x-New York 42 40 .512 14 Avon Park x-Philadelphia 41 41 .500 15 New Jersey 24 58 .293 32 N Toronto 22 60 .268 34 O TV Southeast Division W L Pct GB UTO ACING y-Miami 58 24 .707 — A R TODAY: Baseball vs. Frostproof, 7 p.m.; Softball at Moore Haven, 5/7 p.m.; Track and x-Orlando 52 30 .634 6 SATURDAY Field at Districts, Poincianna,TBA x-Atlanta 44 38 .537 14 3 p.m. NASCAR – Aaron’s 312 ...... ESPN2 Charlotte 34 48 .415 24 MONDAY: Softball at District Tournament, Frostproof,TBA Washington 23 59 .280 35 6 p.m. NHRA – VisitMyrtleBeach Nationals . . . ESPN2 TUESDAY: Baseball vs. Sebring, 7 p.m.; Softball at District Tournament, Frostproof,TBA Central Division Lake Placid W L Pct GB z-Chicago 62 20 .756 — BOWLING x-Indiana 37 45 .451 25 Milwaukee 35 47 .427 27 FRIDAY Detroit 30 52 .366 32 9 p.m. Ivan Popoca vs. Rusian Provodnikov . . ESPN2 TODAY: Baseball at Haines City, 7 p.m.; Softball vs. Frostproof, 6:30 p.m. Cleveland 19 63 .232 43 SATURDAY MONDAY: Softball at District Tournament, Lake Wales,TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE 9:45 p.m. Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz...... HBO TUESDAY: Baseball at Lake Placid, 7 p.m.; Softball at District Tournament, Lake Wales, Southwest Division 10:30 p.m. Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido . SHOW W L Pct GB TBA z-San Antonio 61 21 .744 — Sebring x-Dallas 57 25 .695 4 x-New Orleans 46 36 .561 15 COLLEGE SOFTBALL x-Memphis 46 36 .561 15 Houston 43 39 .524 18 SATURDAY Northwest Division Noon Tennessee at LSU ...... ESPN2 TODAY: Baseball vs. Polk State College, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB 1 p.m. South Carolina at Arkansas ...... SUN y-Oklahoma City 55 27 .671 — SATURDAY: Baseball at Polk State College, 1 p.m. x-Denver 50 32 .610 5 MONDAY: Baseball vs. Polk State College, 6 p.m. x-Portland 48 34 .585 7 WEDNESDAY: Baseball at Hillsborough, 3 p.m. Utah 39 43 .476 16 GOLF SFCC Minnesota 17 65 .207 38 Pacific Division FRIDAY W L Pct GB 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Malaysian Open ...... GOLF y-L.A. Lakers 57 25 .695 — 12:30 p.m. PGA – Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am . . . . GOLF Phoenix 40 42 .488 17 Golden State 36 46 .439 21 3 p.m. PGA – Valero Texas Open ...... GOLF L.A. Clippers 32 50 .390 25 6:30 p.m. PGA – Fresh Express Classic ...... GOLF Sacramento 24 58 .293 33 SPORTS SNAPSHOTS x-clinched playoff spot SATURDAY y-clinched division 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Malaysian Open ...... GOLF Dunning Tribute YMCA and Eagles Football is doing ___ 1 p.m. PGA – Valero Texas Open ...... GOLF sign-ups for Youth Flag Football ages 5- Tuesday’s Games AVON PARK Ð On Monday, April 25, Chicago 103, New York 90 3 p.m. PGA – Valero Texas Open...... CBS 14. Portland 102, Memphis 89 South Florida Community College will Healthy Kids Day is Saturday, April 16 4 p.m. PGA – Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am . . . . . NBC L.A. Lakers 102, San Antonio 93 honor the memory of the first coach in from 9am to 1pm. Wednesday’s Games 6:30 p.m. PGA – Fresh Express Classic ...... GOLF school history, Coach Dunning Terrell. Utah 107, Denver 103 Lifeguard Certification Class sign-ups Chicago 97, New Jersey 92 Coach Terrell coached basketball and are taking place now for an April 25-30 Dallas 121, New Orleans 89 baseball at what was then SFJC from class. Houston 121, Minnesota 102 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 1966- 1974, and continued to teach phys- Milwaukee 110, Oklahoma City 106, OT SATURDAY Boston 112, New York 102 ical education until he retired in 1986. AP Project Graduation 8 p.m. 2011 Jordan Brand Classic ...... ESPN2 Charlotte 96, Atlanta 85 Coach Terrell started the men’s basket- AVON PARK Ð The APHS Project Cleveland 100, Washington 93 ball and baseball programs in 1966 even Orlando 92, Indiana 74 Graduation 2011 Benefit Golf before SFJC had a gym on campus. Detroit 104, Philadelphia 100 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Tournament will be held Saturday, May Miami 97, Toronto 79 Several of Coach Terrell’s former play- FRIDAY 21 at 8:30 a.m. at River Greens Golf Golden State 110, Portland 86 ers still live in the Heartland area. L.A. Clippers 110, Memphis 103 7 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay ...... SUN Course. SFCC Athletics will pay tribute to the The flighted, four-person scramble Phoenix 106, San Antonio 103 SATURDAY L.A. Lakers 116, Sacramento 108, OT family of Coach Terrell by recognizing costs $60 per person and includes greens 4 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay ...... FOX End of Regular Season his daughter Judy and their family at a fee, cart, lunch and prizes. NBA Playoffs 8 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado ...... WGN short mound ceremony prior to the game In addition to the action, there will be Saturday’s Games Indiana at Chicago, 1 p.m. against State College of Florida. mulligans, a 50/50 and raffles for pur- Philadelphia at Miami, 3:30 p.m. State College of Florida head baseball chase the day of the tournament. Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. NBA PLAYOFFS coach Tim Hill will be in attendance as The grand prize raffle is for a round of Portland at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. SATURDAY well, a former colleague of coach Terrell golf for two at Doral Golf Resort and NHL Playoffs 1 p.m. Indiana at Chicago ...... ESPN from his days at SFJC. Spa. 3:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami ...... ABC SFCC would like to invite all former Tee sign sponsorships are going for FIRST ROUND 7 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando ...... ESPN players of Coach Terrell, colleagues, as $50, for a sign and player, it is $100. (Best-of-7) 9:30 p.m. Portland at Dallas...... ESPN For more information, contact Suzie (x-if necessary) well as family and friends to come out EASTERN CONFERENCE this night to be a part of this tribute. Gentry at 446-7368. Washington 1, New York Rangers 0 Game time is 6 p.m. and the ceremony Wednesday: Washington 2, N.Y. NHL PLAYOFFS SFCC Summer Youth Camps Rangers 1, OT will start at 5:45. Friday, April 15: N.Y. Rangers at SATURDAY AVON PARK Ð South Florida Panther Washington, 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Phoenix at Detroit ...... NBC SYFS BBQ and registration Baseball will be holding Summer Youth Sunday, April 17: Washington at N.Y. Times, games, channels all subject to change Camps from June 13-16 and June 20-23 Rangers, 3 p.m. SEBRING Ð Sebring Youth Fastpitch for children aged 6-13. Wednesday, April 20: Washington at Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, late Softball is hosting our 2nd Annual BBQ N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. x-Saturday, April 23: Los Angeles at Friday’s Games Fundraiser and Tournament on Saturday, Each camp runs from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 x-Saturday, April 23: N.Y. Rangers at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. April 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m. and costs $80 per camp or $150 for Washington, 3 p.m. x-Monday, April 25: San Jose at Los Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. both. x-Monday, April 25: Washington at N.Y. The BBQ Lunch is $7 and will include Angeles, TBD Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Registration and sign-in begin at 8 Rangers, TBD x-Wednesday, April 27: Los Angeles at Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m. a Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, x-Wednesday, April 27: N.Y. Rangers at San Jose, TBD L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 Coleslaw, Cookies and a glass of tea. a.m. with the camp to follow, including Washington, TBD Detroit 1, Phoenix 0 p.m. baseball fundamentals, position instruc- Pick up your meal to go or stay and Philadelphia vs. Buffalo Wednesday: Detroit 4, Phoenix 2 Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. tion, station rotation, games, swimming Thursday: Buffalo at Philadelphia, late Detroit at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. watch our girls play while you eat. Saturday, April 16: Phoenix at Detroit, 1 pool time and a camp T-shirt. Saturday, April 16: Buffalo at p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE For further information, please email Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Monday, April 18: Detroit at Phoenix, East Division SFCC head coach Rick Hitt will serve Monday, April 18: Philadelphia at [email protected] or call 10:30 p.m. W L Pct GB as camp director with Panther assistant Buffalo, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: Detroit at Philadelphia 8 3 .727 — (863) 546-0201. coach Andy Polk and members of the Wednesday, April 20: Philadelphia at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Florida 6 5 .545 2 Sebring Youth Fastpitch Softball is also Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Panther baseball team will be on hand as x-Friday, April 22: Phoenix at Detroit, 7 Washington 5 6 .455 3 conducting registrations for girls ages 10 x-Friday, April 22: Buffalo at 1 instructors. p.m. Atlanta 5 7 .417 3 ⁄2 Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. x-Sunday, April 24: Detroit at Phoenix, New York 4 7 .364 4 to 15 now through April 1. Campers should bring their individual x-Sunday, April 24: Philadelphia at TBD Central Division Registration is $65 for the first child / Buffalo, 3 p.m. baseball attire as well as a bathing suit x-Wednesday, April 27: Phoenix at W L Pct GB $45 for any siblings. and towel. x-Tuesday, April 26: Buffalo at Detroit, TBD Cincinnati 8 4 .667 — Philadelphia, TBD 1 For further information, please visit us Nashville 1, Anaheim 0 Milwaukee 6 5 .545 1 ⁄2 The camps will be held at the SFCC Boston vs. Montreal Wednesday: Nashville 4, Anaheim 1 Chicago 6 6 .500 2 on Facebook, check out our website at Panther field at the Highlands County Thursday: Montreal at Boston, late 1 Friday, April 15: Nashville at Anaheim, Pittsburgh 5 6 .455 2 ⁄2 www.eteamz.com/sebringyouthfastpitch- campus in Avon Park. Saturday, April 16: Montreal at Boston, 10:30 p.m. St. Louis 5 7 .417 3 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17: Anaheim at Nashville, Houston 3 9 .250 5 softball, email us at For more information, call Coach Hitt Monday, April 18: Boston at Montreal, 6 p.m. West Division [email protected] or call at the following campus phone numbers 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: Anaheim at W L Pct GB (863) 546-0201. at extension 7036: Thursday, April 21: Boston at Montreal, Nashville, 8:30 p.m. Colorado 8 2 .800 — Avon Park/Sebring, 453-6661; Lake 7 p.m. x-Friday, April 22: Nashville at Anaheim, Los Angeles 6 6 .500 3 x-Saturday, April 23: Montreal at 10 p.m. San Francisco 6 6 .500 3 “Doc Owen” Golf Tourney Placid, 465-5300; Arcadia, 494-7500; 1 Boston, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, April 24: Anaheim at Arizona 5 6 .455 3 ⁄2 Wauchula, 773-2252. 1 x-Tuesday, April 26: Boston at Montreal, Nashville, TBD San Diego 5 6 .455 3 ⁄2 AVON PARK Ð The Avon Park Noon TBD x-Tuesday, April 26: Nashville at ___ Rotary Club will host its Second Annual Wings of Faith Golf x-Wednesday, April 27: Montreal at Anaheim, TBD Wednesday’s Games David “Doc Owen” Golf tournament on Boston TBD San Diego 3, Cincinnati 2 SEBRING Ð Wings of Faith Worship Pittsburgh 1, Tampa Bay 0 Major League Baseball Milwaukee 6, Pittsburgh 0 Saturday, April 16 at Highlands Ridge Wednesday: Pittsburgh 3, Tampa Bay 0 Philadelphia 3, Washington 2 North. Center presents the First Annual Golf Friday, April 15: Tampa Bay at AMERICAN LEAGUE Colorado 5, N.Y. Mets 4 The two-person scramble-format entry Tournament on Saturday, April 16 at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. East Division Florida 5, Atlanta 1 fee is $60 per person with prizes in flight Country Club of Sebring. Monday, April 18: Pittsburgh at Tampa W L Pct GB Chicago Cubs 9, Houston 5 Check-in is from 7:30-8:15 a.m. with a Bay, 7:30 p.m. Baltimore 6 4 .600 — St. Louis 15, Arizona 5 groups, lunch, goodie bag and refresh- Wednesday, April 20: Pittsburgh at New York 6 4 .600 — San Francisco 4, L.A. Dodgers 3 ments on the course. Registration starts Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Toronto 6 6 .500 1 Thursday’s Games at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun Platinum Sponsor - $500 includes one 1 x-Saturday, April 23: Tampa Bay at Tampa Bay 3 8 .273 3 ⁄2 Colorado at N.Y. Mets, late, 1st game team of four golfers, one tee sign and two 1 Colorado at N.Y. Mets, late, 2nd game start. Pittsburgh, TBD Boston 2 9 .182 4 ⁄2 green signs; Gold Sponsor - $300 includes x-Monday, April 25: Pittsburgh at Central Division Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, late Entry information and check payable Tampa Bay, TBD W L Pct GB Philadelphia at Washington, late to Avon Park Noon Rotary mailed to one team of four golfers, one green sign; x-Wednesday, April 27: Tampa Bay at Cleveland 8 4 .667 — Florida at Atlanta, late Chet Brojek, 3310 Par Rd, Sebring, FL Silver Sponsor - $150 includes one green 1 San Diego at Houston, late Pittsburgh, TBD Kansas City 7 4 .636 ⁄2 33872. sign, one tee sign; Bronze Sponsor - $100 WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 7 5 .583 1 St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, late Detroit 5 7 .417 3 Friday’s Games Golfers should include their names includes one green sign. Vancouver 1, Chicago 0 1 Minnesota 4 7 .364 3 ⁄2 Florida at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Individual player - $60 includes green Wednesday: Vancouver 2, Chicago 0 and handicaps along with their check. West Division Milwaukee at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Friday, April 15: Chicago at Vancouver, Those needing a form may email fees, cart and lunch ($70 after March W L Pct GB Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. 26). 10 p.m. Texas 9 3 .750 — N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Brojek at [email protected] or call at Sunday, April 17: Vancouver at Chicago, Los Angeles 7 5 .583 2 San Diego at Houston, 8:05 p.m. 385-4736. Team of Four Golfers - $240 includes 8 p.m. Oakland 6 6 .500 3 Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Business entry of two-persons plus a green fees, cart and lunch ($280 after Tuesday, April 19: Vancouver at Seattle 4 8 .333 5 San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Chicago, 8 p.m. hole sign for a total of $200 is available March 26). ___ St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Make checks payable to: Wings of x-Thursday, April 21: Chicago at Wednesday’s Games for the first time this year. Transactions Vancouver, 10 p.m. Detroit 3, Texas 2 All Rotary club members are urged to Faith CWC, P.O. Box 1227, Sebring, FL x-Sunday, April 24: Vancouver at Kansas City 10, Minnesota 5 33871, or register online at wingsof- Chicago, 7:30 p.m. support participate in the event that ben- Oakland 7, Chicago White Sox 4, 10 BASEBALL faithchristianworshipcenter.com. x-Tuesday, April 26: Chicago at innings MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL–Named efits local Rotary charity projects. Vancouver, TBD Toronto 8, Seattle 3 Chuck Meriwether and Ed Montague Business hole signs for $100 are also Proceeds to be donated to scholarship San Jose vs. Los Angeles N.Y. Yankees 7, Baltimore 4 umpire supervisors. 1B Carlos Delgado available by contacting Chet via email or program for graduates attending Wings Thursday: Los Angeles at San Jose, late L.A. Angels 4, Cleveland 3, 12 innings announced his retirement. of Faith Christian Worship Center. Saturday, April 16: Los Angeles at San phone. Tampa Bay at Boston, ppd., rain American League For more information, call Jason Jose, 10 p.m. Thursday’s Games TEXAS RANGERS–Placed OF Josh Tuesday, April 19: San Jose at Los Minnesota at Tampa Bay, late Hamilton on the 15-day DL. Recalled YMCA Sign-Ups Hankerson at 253-2234; jasonhanker- Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, late INF Chris Davis from Round Rock [email protected] or Alvin Walters Sr. at Thursday, April 21: San Jose at Los Seattle at Kansas City, late (PCL). SEBRING Ð The Highlands County 381-5706, [email protected]. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 3B

Golf Hammock 382-1280. point. and second place, Harold Plagens and On Wednesday, April Paul Johnson with minus-13. Tying for The Golf Hammock Ladies played a Harder Hall 6, the Men’s third/fourth places were Romy Febre Low Gross/Low Net event Monday, Association played and Ken Brunswick; John Smutnick April 11, with Laura Kebberly taking The Harder Hall Ladies League played team and individual pro and Butch Smith with minus-12. low gross in the First Flight at 82, and am points. The team of The Ladies Association played a pro Wanda Hastie winning low net with a an A Flight, Low Gross, B Flight, Low Net and C Tom Rockola, David am tournament on Thursday, April 7. 65. Reasoner, Dan Bean Winning first place was the team of Taking second in low gross in the Flight, Low Putts on Thursday, April 7. and Gerry Grogan with Jo Sherman, Fran Neil and Barb Stuber flight was Marian Passafume, at 85, plus-13. Tying for sec- with plus-16.5; second place, Lucy with Jean Haig in third at 93. The winners were: A Flight - Jackie ond/third places were Roberts, Donna Johnson, Elaine Finishing second in low net was the teams of Don Billy, Keppler and Linda Therrien with plus- Trudy Stowe and her 68, and Bonnie Christopher, 90 Gross. B Flight - Carol Grimm John Hoffman, Gary 9.5; and third place, Karen Speaker, Nigh was third with 70. Rogres and Ron Janet Regan and Carol Roy with plus- Winning Second Flight low gross 66, Net. C Flight - Patty Forrest, 29 Putts. Geoque; Brian 8.5. was Marge Pederson at 100, with Snowball, Paul Brown, Individual winners were: First place, Cindy Dall in second at 105 and Mary Lake June Bill Ringo and Dick Barb Stuber with plus-10. Tying for Cripps third with 107. Botelho with plus-10 second/third/fourth places were Carol Winning low net for the flight was West Golf Club each. Roy, Donna Johnson and Linda Mary Lindsay at 64, while Nancy A scramble was Individual winners Therrian with plus-5 each. Senior was second at 69 and Audrey played on Thursday, were: A division - First The Men’s Association played a pro Walther third at 70. April 7. place, Tom Rockola am tournament on Wednesday, April 6. Last Monday, April 11, the Mezza Tying for first and with plus-5; and sec- Winning first place was the team of Group played Individual Pro-Am golf at second places were ond place, Matt Ryan Harold Kline, Bill Mountford, Cecil Golf Hammock Country Club. Ron and Sylvia West, with plus-4. B division Lemons and Larry Roy with plus-7; Taking first place in A group was Ken and Norma Colyer, - First place, Rex second place, Peter March, Bob Jim Gulick with plus 3 and Mike John and Sue Ruffo; Smolek with plus-7; Streeter, Vince Boever and Russ Rudd Anselm in second place with plus 2. John and Virginia and second place, with plus-6; and third place, Bob Joe Martini had plus 4 to take first Simmons, Art Onstad, Terry Crocker with Brown, Dick Sherman, Peter Bridge place in B group while Bobby Culbert plus-6. C division - and Ken Brunswick with plus-5. Jans Roush, Tom and Betty Billau and Laurie Luwig with 41. finished in second place with minus 2. First place, Keith Strickland with plus- Individual winners: A Flight (29- Margaret Schultz with 47 each. Closest to the pin: No. 2, Mary Doug Haire took first place with a 9; and second place, Gary Rogers with over): First place, Larry Roy with plus- Winning third place were Pete and McNamee with 4-feet; No. 4, Margaret plus 4 in C group and David Mulligan plus-6. D division - First place, Frank 3; and second place, Dave Stoddart Mary McNamee, Joe Swartz, Del and Schultz, 5-feet-5-inches; and No. 8, came in with plus 1 for second place. Hocott with plus-7. Tying for with minus-1.5. B Flight (23-28): First Dee Block with 51. Eva Huffman, 1-foot-9-inches. There was a tie for first place in D Closest to the pin: (Ladies), No. 2, second/third places were Bob place, Bob Streeter with plus-10; and group between Bill Alesi and Janet Joyce Swartz, 3-feet-2-inches; and No. Pinecrest Wimmers and Dick Botelho with plus- second place, Cecil Lemons with plus- Regan at plus 4 . 8, Helen Mellon, 8-feet-11-inches. 6 each. 8.5. C Flight (18-22): First place, Bob There was also a tie in E group for (Men), No. 4, John Simmons, 5-feet-2- The Men’s Association played Team Bicker with plus-5.5; and second first place at plus 3 between Bob inches. and Individual Pro-Am Points on River Greens place, Dick Sherman with plus-3. D Hughes and Terry Embleton. Wednesday, April 13, with a two-way The men’s association played a The Men’s Association played a Flight (17-under): First place, Donna In F group Dick Botelho made plus 6 tie coming in the team portion of the Men’s Best Ball event on April 6. Men’s Day event on Saturday, April 9. Pelfrey with plus-6; and second place, for first place and there was a tie for event. Winning first place was team of Ron Winning first place was the team of Robert Harris with plus-3. second place between Terry Yandle Terry Crocker, Wayne Gordener, Earl West, Joe Swartz Bob Orr and John Jim Anderson, Lefty St. Pierre, Cliff The Golfettes played a game on and Lee Stark with plus 3 apiece. Ruffo with 40; and second place, Pete Plemmons and Bob Fidlin came in with Steele and Fred Evans with minus-29. Tuesday, April 5. Jim Reed had a great score with a Otway, Orville Huffman, Ken Strong a whopping +20, only to see it matched Tying for second/third places were Winning first place was the team of plus 8 for first place and second place and Ben Tarr with 42. by Bob Luttrell, John O’Neill, Greg Russ Rudd, Donald McDonald, J.R. Peggy Wehunt, Carol Roy, Pat Graf and with plus 4 went to Joe O’Block in G Closest to the pin: No. 2, Roger Mitchell and Paul DuBrule. Messier and Gil Heier; Tom Morway, Sally Dworak with minus-3. Tying for group. Childers, 8-fee-4-inches; No. 4, Pete Things were nearly as tight in the Butch Smith, Ray Knauf and Leo second/third/fourth/fifth places were Les Layton made plus 7 to take first Otway, 39-feet-10-inches; and No. 8, individual side of the action as Luttrell Persails with minus-22 each. the teams of Betty Leblanc, Fran Neil, place in H group and second place Don Boulton, 5-feet-3-inches. won A Division with +9, three ahead of Closest to the pin: No. 3, Bob Jo Sherman and Lucy Roberts; Joan went to Jean Terrell with a plus 5. The ladies association played a the +6 Brian Snowball posted for sec- Streeter, 9-feet-8.5-inches; No. 5, Jim Brode, Carole McClay, Bev Rudd and There was a tie in I group for first ladies league event on April 4. ond. Cercy, 4-feet-1-inch; No. 12, Jim Jan Stevens; Anne Kelly, Babe place between Don Tiemans and Frank Winning first place was the team of Gordener won B Division with +8 Anderson, 6-feet-2.25-inches; and No. McDonald, Pat Gower and Helen Branca with a score of plus 3... Annie Hall, Elaine Orr, Gloria Huggett over Gene Patenaude’s +6 for second 17, Cecil Lemons, 2-feet. Ochala; Linda Therrien, Mary Beth Next Monday there will be a shotgun and Pat Asmus with 37; second place, and Doug Hagan and Russ Treibor tied The Morrison Group played a game Carby, Colleen Posey and Peggy start start beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Helene Mellon, Dee Block, Verna for the lead in C Division with +12 on Thursday, April 7. Nicholson with minus-1 each. Golf Hammock. Knishka and J. Roush with 38; and each. The winners were: First place, Gil The Morrison Group played a game Please arrive early to register. For third place, Joyce Swartz, Sylvia West, Fidlin edged out DuBrule in D Heier and Ed Mosser with minus-16; more information, call Pete Mezza at Division with his +9 winning by one See GOLF, page 4B No Sidney, no problem as Fleury blanks Lightning

By JOHN WAWROW Lightning on Wednesday night. Barrasso’s franchise record, Fleury blanked a Penguins team that has become far more AP Sports Writer Add in a pair of third-period goals scored Lightning team that finished second in the defensive-minded to counter the losses of PITTSBURGH — Rest easy, Sid. The 18 seconds apart by newly reacquired forward Eastern Conference with 247 goals. Crosby and fellow offensive threat Evgeni Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be in good Alex Kovalev and Arron Asham, and there’s No worries, said Lightning forward Steven Malkin, who sustained a season-ending knee hands. just no telling how far the Penguins can go Stamkos, who was already looking ahead to injury in February. With Sidney Crosby watching from the even if Crosby is unable to return for the Game 2 at Pittsburgh on Friday. Pittsburgh finished the season allowing 199 coaching box upstairs, the Penguins opened playoffs because of lingering concussion “That’s the beauty of a seven-game series,” goals, which were the third-fewest in the East the playoffs much like they did in finishing symptoms. said Stamkos, who led the Lightning with 45 and second-fewest in franchise history. And the last half of the regular season by proving “Whatever needs to be done,” Fleury said. goals. “It’s one game. It’s not the end of the Fleury’s play had much to do with that in they can win without their captain. “I just tried to do my thing, and the players up world.” going 35-14-5 with a 2.13 goals-against aver- Leaving the ice to chants of “MVP! MVP!” front got some big goals for us and it worked The fifth-seeded Lightning had better hope age since Nov. 12. Marc-Andre Fleury was perfect in making 32 out all right.” so in making their first playoff appearance in “He repeats it over and over again, how saves — including a blind stop on Ryan In earning his fifth career playoff shutout four years. good he is and how well he can play under Malone — in a 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay to move to within one of tying Tom They were stymied by a fourth-seeded pressure,” Kovalev said. Page 4B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com Golf scores from NuHope Tourney Panther Volleyball Camps This summer the South Florida Community College around the county volleyball program has more camps to offer than ever offers new hope before. Continued from 3B Individual winners: First Listed below you will see opportunities for sand and on Tuesday, April 5. place, Don Sherman with indoor camps. Winning first place was plus-7.5. If there is a camp date that you could attend but the the team of Romy Febre, Joe age group is different than yours please call and special Graf, Gil Heier and Frank SpringLake arrangements could be made. Conroy with minus-12; and On Tuesday, April 12, the Individual private sessions for indoor and sand are second place, Lefty St. Spring Lake Men’s Golf available year-round. Pierre, Harold Plagens, Hank Association held a 4 Man Call/Email to schedule today! Wunderlich and Butch Smith Team / 3 Best Balls competi- June 2011 with minus-10. tion. The Men’s Association Sand: 13th-16th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 8:30- The teams included an A, played a Men’s Day on 10:30 a.m. (Grades 9-12) $60 B, C and a D player such Monday, April 4. Indoor: 13th- 16th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, that the team handicaps The winners were: Front 9 11:30-1:30 p.m. (Grades 5-12) $60 were 69 or 70 and it was - First place, Cliff Steele, ÐAttend Both Sand and Indoor camps June 13-16th: played on the Panther Creek Cecil Lemons, Bob Stevens course. $100 and Ed Mosser with minus- The winning team, with a July 2011 20; and second place, John net 193 strokes, was Bob Sand: 11th -14th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 8:30 - Smutnick, J.R. Messier, Hinde, Jay Payne, Howard 10:30 a.m. (Grades 9-12) $60 Frank Conroy a nd Harold Weekley and a Blind Draw C Indoor: 11th-14th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 11:30- Kline with minus-19. Back 9 player to replace a no-show. 1:30 p.m. (Grades 5-12) $60 - First place, John Smutnick, Mr. Weekley (the D player) C.L. Misser, Frank Conroy ÐAttend Both Sand and Indoor camps July 11-14: was the backbone of this $100 and Harold Kline with lineup with a net 61. minus-18; and second place, July 2011 In Second Place was the Indoor: 25th-28th (4 days) Monday-Thursday Tom Morway, Bob Streeter, team of Bob Rogers, Pat Morning Session (Grades 5-8) 9:30-11:30 a.m. $60 Fred Evans and Lefty St. Shatney, Charlie Keniston Pierre with minus-11. and Richie Eastep, who Afternoon Session (Grades 9-12) 2-4:30 p.m. $75 Closest to the pin: No. 3, accumulated 199 strokes. Courtesy photo Contact Coach Crawford with any questions at Russ Rudd, 6-feet-7.5-inch- The story here is that Mr. Jean Foster addresses the field prior to last Saturday’s [email protected], cell: 863-835-2377, or es; No. 5, Johnny Wehunt, Eastep, recovering from a NuHope Golf Tournament as, Pastor Andrew Katsanis, Nu- Office: 863-784-7037. 17-feet-3-inches; No. 12, stroke and starting to play Hope Executive Director, Ingra Gardner and President of Cliff Steele, 8-feet-8.5-inch- the Nu-Hope Board, Luis Fresquez look on. The Sandy some good golf, also scored Foster Memorial Nu-Hope Golf Tournament had a tremen- es; and No. 17, Gil Heier, 11- a net 61. feet-8-inches. dous turn out of 148 golfers. Nu-Hope was honored to have Third Place went to John Jean Foster present for the shot gun start at 8:30 a.m. All A Limited Member event Delaney, Ron Brochu, Larry was played on Monday, April of the donations from the event will go back to Nu-Hope to Miesner and Leon Van. provide approximately 1,500 home delivered meals and County Softball Meeting 4. They came in with 201 530 hours of In-Home Services; such as personal care and Winning first place was strokes, primarily due to homemaking and respite services for caregivers of seniors Special to the News-Sun the team of Judy and Ed adult softball players, men John’s net 68 and Ron’s net in Highlands and Hardee Counties. The Nu-Hope staff and SEBRING Ð A league Ward, Don and Bea Sherman Board of Directors thank the sponsors and participants for and women, is ongoing 70. meeting for Highlands with plus-16.5. making the Inaugural Sandy Foster Memorial Nu-Hope Golf until April 26. Tournament such a successful event. County softball teams has The charge is $350 and been scheduled for a $15 sanction fee. Tuesday, April 19, at 6:30 If you are interested in p.m. playing organized softball, The meeting will be please sign up at the held at the Highlands Highlands County Sports County Sports Complex Complex. Miami getting set for Sixers off Sheriff’s Tower Road. For more information, Leagues will begin please contact Dan playing again on Monday, Jamison at the Highlands Continued from 1B poned until Friday. games, just as they did during playoff preparation easier, May 9. County Sports Complex told Toronto radio station Fan Nonetheless, Thursday is the run to the 2006 NBA title. it’s the fact that the teams Open registration for all (863) 402-6755. 590 after the game. “That going to be a bustling day at “I’m sure it will be a played for the third and last was the best thing for us.” 601 Biscayne Blvd. in whiteout,” 76ers coach Doug time during the regular-sea- And on second thought, Miami, where the Heat play Collins said. “I’m guessing Spoelstra decided more rest son on March 25. their home games. it’s going to be a total white- Neither has changed much would be needed Thursday as The building will be con- out in there. Usually in the well. since. verted back to basketball- playoffs, that’s the way it is. “We have to get into the Magic run past Pacers It’s highly unusual for the ready, after hosting a Lady ... It’s going to be Heat to practice the day after video prep, walk through Gaga concert on Wednesday Hollywood. It’s going to be some things and start to put in regular-season finale a long flight. night. New banners will be the place to be.” together our game plan for a Spoelstra was going to hoisted all around the outside Miami won all three games By KYLE HIGHTOWER including three victories challenging series that we buck that trend, but after the of the facility. against Philadelphia this sea- Associated Press this season. can expect,” Spoelstra said. team landed in Miami at 3 Many people will begin a son, though none of them ORLANDO — Ryan The Magic also con- “We have full respect for a.m. Thursday, he changed contest to see if they can were romps: The victory Anderson scored 14 cluded their fourth consec- his mind and canceled the what they’re capable of, par- remain seated outside for 48 margins were 10, 9 and 12 points, and Dwight utive 50-win season by workout. ticularly with their speed and straight hours, with playoff points, respectively. Howard had 13 points and winning four of their final Some players will be in for athleticism and really what tickets going to the winner. And the 76ers were 3-13 13 rebounds in a short five games. treatment of various injuries, And white covers will be after losing to the Heat on they’ve done since the All- night of work as the The Pacers open their and plenty of film will be installed over just about all Nov. 26; they were 38-28 Star break.” Orlando Magic cruised to first playoff series in five broken down throughout the 19,600 seats — the playoff from there, the East’s fifth- a 92-74 victory over the day. marketing theme is “White best record during that span. AP Sports Writer Dan Gelston in Indiana Pacers on years on Saturday after- But the bulk of the on- Hot,” with fans encouraged If there is one thing that Philadelphia contributed to this Wednesday night. noon against top-seeded court work has been post- to wear white to all home makes the short window of story. Mike Dunleavy and Chicago. Brandon Rush both scored The Magic host Atlanta 16 points for Indiana. on Saturday night in a Orlando beat Indiana matchup of the fourth and for the fifth straight time, fifth seeds. Highlands Youth Football Car Wash

Special to the News-Sun ing youth sports program to football players. Limited spots are available SEBRING Ð The foster these boys and girls to Any registered player that for Mighty-Mite, Pee Wee Highlands Youth Football develop sportsmanship, needs to turn in registration and Junior Varsity Divisions and Cheer Organization physical fitness and build information or payment can Ð Flag and Varsity players are (HYF) will be having a Car their self esteem as well as come to the car wash to do needed. Wash fundraiser at Advanced provide them an opportunity so. All divisions are open for Auto Parts at the corner of to be part of a team. Several of our coaches and Cheerleading US 27 and the Sebring The team name is the board members will be there Please come on down to Parkway on Saturday, April “Highlands Eagles” and team to meet or answer any ques- support your youth football 23, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. colors are black, yellow and tions you may have. organization. All monies earned or white. Available for Ages 5 - 15 For football, please call donated will be used to pur- Come on down and get years old (8th Grade maxi- Tim Hooks at 414-2873, chase equipment and uni- registered while your car is mum). Cliff Howell at 253-7070 or forms for the boys and girls. being washed. Registration fees are $75 Becky Grippo at 381-9760 HYF is a new league to HYF will also be offering each for Football and Cheer for Cheerleading. Sebring and is looking for- registration during our car or $65 each if you are signing ward to providing a reward- wash for cheerleaders and up multiple children,

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Special to the News-Sun During the morning por- from 8:15-8:55 a.m., and pre- AVON PARK Ð SFCC tion each day, campers will registration is not necessary Athletics will host a Two stretch, do plyometrics, agili- as walk-ups are accepted. Day Fun Sport Selection ty drills, work on strength The rate for one day is $50 camp on Thursday and and flexibility, learn arm and and $95 for both days. Friday, June 9 and 10 for body care and get introduced The camp will be aminis- girls and boys aged 6-16. to the Fitness Center. tered by SFCC head and Each day the camp runs Lunch is then provided assistant coaches, with help from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with with the campers then delv- from SFCC student-athletes. campers choosing their own ing into the sport they chose For questions or more infor- sport, whether it is Beach and wrapping it up with mation, contact Camp Director Volleyball, Basketball, activities in the SFCC pool. and SFCC Athletic Director Baseball, Softball or Soccer. Registration and check-in Rick Hitt at 784-7036. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 5B HEALTHY LIVING Springsteen is Shingles can Affinity’s Biggest Loser Special to the News-Sun difference between her life affect the eyes SEBRING Ð Affinity now and her life before start- Health Professionals held the ing the contest, Shingles, also severe, the patient awards ceremony for their Springsteen said, “Feeling known as the her- may need to be fourth annual Biggest Loser better about myself.” pes zoster virus, is hospitalized on Competition on April 8. The She said she would not simply a reactiva- this medication for 13-week contest, which have been able to accomplish tion of the virus 5-10 days. An began Jan. 4 and ended April her goal without the competi- that caused your antibiotic ointment 4, was celebrated by the three tion. “I knew I had to do chicken pox earli- is prescribed to remaining contestants. The something and this was the er in life. The keep the skin erup- third place winner, Mary vehicle, plus having the com- virus lies dormant tions from becom- Franklin, lost 6.5 percent of in the spinal nerve ing infected, and petition helped. And I got Focal her total body weight. cells and can be warm compresses connected with John at 108 Second place went to Lana reactivated years Point are usually applied degree fitness through the Puckorious, with a total later when the Dr. Valerie to the skin about office and that helped with weight loss of 10.28 percent. immune system is Moulds three times a day The first place winner was my diet and exercise pro- challenged or suppressed by to keep the area clean. Betty Springsteen, with a gram.” fatigue, physical/emotional If the eye is involved, we total weight loss of 12.5 per- The three finalists agreed trauma, serious illness, or usually recommend artifi- cent. that getting started and being certain medications. cial tears three to four times The first place prize pack- fully committed are impor- Between 20 and 30 percent a day to keep it as comfort- age included $100, a full tant parts of being successful of the population will be able as possible. Topical in your weight loss hour massage, one month of Courtesy photo effected by shingles at steroid eye drops are occa- free lawn care courtesy of goals. ”Make sure that you Betty Springsteen was the first place winner in Affinity some point in their lifetime. sionally helpful as well. Cutting Edge LLC, and an have a strong support group, Health Professionals’ Biggest Loser Competition. She had a The first symptom most There is a vaccine mp3 player. because that makes all the total weight loss of 12.5 percent, as shown in these before patients notice is a tingling designed to help prevent When asked the biggest difference,” Puckorious said. and after pictures. or pain similar to having a shingles. It is recommended sun burn on one side of the for persons 60 years old or face or body. Painful skin older , whether or not the Vitamins, blisters begin to appear sev- patient reported a prior Florida Hospital rewards students eral days later, also on one episode of shingles. Unless supplements side of the face or body. a contraindication exists, This skin rash is typically patients with chronic med- taken by half found on the chest, ical conditions may also be abdomen, back, or face, vaccinated. The vaccine of US adults although it can also affect should not be administered the neck, limbs, and lower to those who are allergic to Associated Press back as well. The blisters, gelatin, neomycin, or any ATLANTA — About or eruptions, are very other component of the vac- half of U.S. adults take painful, itchy and tender. If cine, those with a history of vitamins and other dietary the face becomes involved, a primary or acquired supplements — a level eye pain, red eye, headache, immunodeficiency state that’s been holding steady fever, or fatigue may pre- (i.e. leukemia, lymphoma, for much of the past cede the rash. After one to etc.), those who are receiv- decade, new government two weeks, the blisters ing immunosuppressive figures show. begin to heal and form therapy, or those who are or But the data also show a scabs; however, the pain may be pregnant. booming number of older often continues. In a clinical trial involv- women are taking calcium. When the rash affects the ing more than 38,000 adults Federal officials face, it usually affects one 60 years of age or older, the released figures side of the forehead and vaccine reduced the overall Wednesday showing that scalp, does not cross the incidence of shingles by 51 the use of dietary supple- midline of the face, and percent and the incidence ments has grown since the Courtesy photo At Sun ’N Lake Elementary School, FCAT means not only Florida Comprehensive involves only the upper of neuralgia by 67 percent. early 1990s when it was Assessment Test but also ‘Free Cookie After Test.’ Florida Hospital partnered with Sun ’N eyelid. About 10-20 percent The effectiveness of the about 42 percent. The data Lake Elementary to reward students with a big chocolate chip cookie after completion of of the population will have vaccine was higher in the shows use leveled off in the test. Sun ’N Lake Elementary’s Lisa Colon (from left) and Dr. Linda Laye collect the this presentation at some younger age group (60-69 2003 through 2008, with cookies from Florida Hospital Nutritional Services staff members Claudette Ramikisoon, point. Upon exam, the eye years) at 64 percent than about half of adults 20 and Brian Sweat, Andrew Hernandez and Dawn Hill. doctor will evaluate both the older age group (older older taking at least one the surface of the eye as than 70) at 38 percent. Side dietary supplement. well as the optic nerve and effects of the vaccine The biggest change was adults with lung disease, and Class offered in Snapshots retina looking for any signs included redness at the site for calcium. Two-thirds of their families and friends. Diabetes Self- of viral involvement in of injection, pain, and women 60 and older take The club offers educational Management Main Street, Avon Park. those tissues. The doctor swelling. No vaccine-relat- it, up from 28 percent in information on COPD, - Monday Ð 9 a.m., Health will also check the pressure ed deaths were reported. the early 1990s. SEBRING Ð The chronic bronchitis, emphyse- Fair, Highland Village, Villa in the eye at that time. Acetominophen with or Experts note the ranks Highlands County Health ma, asthma, sleep apnea, Road, Sebring; and 1 p.m., After the infection has without codeine is some- of the elderly have been Department is offering and other lung diseases. Caregivers Support Group, run its course, some times required during the growing, and include Diabetes Self-Management Different speakers are Crown Pointe Assisted patients will develop a deep first two weeks as pain many women who have Education classes as part of scheduled for each meeting Living Community, Sun ’N pain known as post-herpetic from post-herpetic neural- been encouraged for years its Wellness and Diabetes on topics ranging from liv- Lake Boulevard, Sebring. neuralgia that can continue gia can be severe. In addi- to take calcium to help Education Program. This ing with lung diseases, - Tuesday Ð 8 a.m., Health for months and sometimes tion, depression can be protect against osteoporo- program serves Highlands equipment use, managing Fair, Sebring Bluffs, U.S. years. This is more com- quite common during the sis. County residents of all ages, and coping with your dis- 27, Sebring; 10:30 a.m., mon in the elderly. initial phase of infection, so The information comes especially those with dia- ease, and more. The meeting Health Fair, Fair Havens, The incidence of shingles an antidepressant may be from national, in-home betes or at risk for develop- is facilitated by Carol Apartments, Spinks Road, increases with age. More prescribed. surveys in 1988-1994 and ing diabetes. These classes Watson, RRT. Sebring; and 1 p.m., Health than 50 percent of cases Shingles is contagious 2003-2008. The surveys in are free of charge and pro- The next meeting is at Fair, Groves, behind Sebring develop in patients older for children and adults who the past decade included vided by a certified diabetes noon Friday, April 22 in Diner, U.S. 27, Sebring. than 60. In patients have not had chicken pox, more than 2,000 people educator. Conference Room 3, second - Wednesday Ð 9 a.m., younger than 40, a medical and can be spread by each year. Interviewers not Classes are scheduled in floor at Florida Hospital Health Fair, Avon Park Meal evaluation should be con- inhalation. Pregnant only asked participants Sebring from 8:30-11:30 Heartland Medical Center in Site, Main Street, Avon Park. ducted to determine women who have not had what supplements they a.m.Monday through Sebring, on Sun ’N Lake - Thursday Ð 9 a.m., whether the patient may be chicken pox must exercise took, but also asked to see Wednesday at the Highlands Boulevard. This month’s Health Fair, Maranatha immunocompromised. extreme caution. the bottles to verify their County Health Department speaker is Mary Alexander Village, Arbuckle Creek Shingles usually only answers. (7205 S. George Blvd., con- with Good Shepherd Road, Sebring; and 10:30 occurs once. Valerie Moulds is a board cer- Use of multivitamins — ference room B). Enrollment Hospice. She will be speak- a.m., caregivers support The treatment for shin- tified optometric physician the most popular supple- is limited and registration is ing on Hospice and end-of- group, Balmoral Assisted gles consists of taking an practicing in Sebring and is ment — crept up to nearly required. To register and for life choices for patients with Living Facility, 93 Balmoral oral antiviral agent such as Arizona and Florida certified 40 percent. more information, contact COPD. She will also provide in diagnostics and therapeu- Road, County Road 621, acyclovir, usually several Most people who take the HCHD Wellness and information on Good tics. This information is not Lake Placid. times a day for a week to vitamins and other supple- Diabetes Education Shepherd’s COPD program, intended to diagnose, treat or 10 days. If the condition is cure your condition. ments are educated, have Program, at 382-7294. Better Breathers and the new Bud and Donna good incomes, eat pretty Somers Hospice House on well and already get the Amplified Club meets Hammock Road. nutrients they need from A healthy snack and bev- telephones SEBRING Ð The their diets, the surveys erage will be provided. For distribution American Lung suggests. more information about the Association’s Better “It’s almost like the SEBRING — Hearing support group call Mike Breathers Club is a Lung people who are taking Impaired Persons will dis- Napper at 402-3450. Health Support Club for them aren’t the people tribute amplified telephones who need them,” said to Florida residents who Regan Bailey, a nutritional have a hearing or speech epidemiologist with the loss, in the conference room National Institutes of at Nu-Hope Elder Care Health. Services, 6414 U.S. 27 Federal surveys have South in Sebring, from10 only recently started ask- a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. ing people why they take By appointment only. Call supplements, Bailey said. (941) 743-8347. The government sup- ports some supplements as Community outreach an option for certain peo- events planned ple — such as iron for women who are pregnant, Ace Homecare offers folic acid for women community outreach events thinking of getting preg- for April include: nant and calcium for older - Friday Ð 9 a.m., Health women. Fair, Avon Park Meal Site, Page 6B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com HEALTHY LIVING Florida Hospital cardio pulmonary UTI remedies to the rescue

care earns national recognition Dear Pharmacist: I’m Try diluting it with sparkling plagued by urinary tract water, or add 2 tablespoons Special to the News-Sun infections (UTIs) and I hate of pure juice to your water SEBRING — For the third the side effects of the Septra bottle each day. consecutive year, Florida antibiotic that I take daily. I think supplements are Hospital Heartland Medical I’ve heard that drinking cran- ideal because they contain Center has earned Quality berry juice cocktail can help. concentrated amounts of the Respiratory Care Recognition Should I try that? healing compounds (proan- (QRCR) under a national pro- Ð B.K., New York City thocyanidins), which offer gram aimed at helping Answer: Chronic UTIs are Dear Pharmacist other health benefits such as patients and families make miserable. You’ve no sooner Suzy Cohen lowering cholesterol, control- informed decisions about the escorted one out the door, ling weight, reducing H. quality of the respiratory care than a new infection rears its See last week’s column for pylori infections (ulcers) and services available in hospi- ugly itch. It’s hard to believe more on that, posted at my even preventing gum disease. tals. Only 15 percent of hospi- that something delicious can Web site. Eat sauerkraut, “D-Mannose” is another tals in the United States have help prevent such a painfully kombucha and kefir to help cranberry-related supplement received this award. persistent disease, but cran- restore probiotics with food. that is enormously helpful. “We are blessed to be able berries get the job done. I read a new study at Avoid perfumed soaps, to achieve this recognition Women Ð and it is mostly NutraIngredients.com about stay hydrated, wipe from again. Our great respiratory women Ð who experience the cranberries that studied 60 front to back and wear cotton therapists and staff members itching, burning and pain of women aged 18 to 40, over undies. Drinking stinging are very caring hard workers,” recurrent UTIs are motivated 90 days. The participants nettle tea during infections is said Florida Hospital to try just about anything to received either placebo, 500 important. And finally, a Manager of Cardio gain comfort and avoid sulfa to 1,000 mg of whole cran- medicine called phenazopyri- Pulmonary Services Mike antibiotics such as “Septra berry powder each day. When dine (brand names are AZO Napper. DS” or “Bactrim.” the urine was cultured, there Standard and Cystex) are The QRCR program was Studies prove that UTI- was a 25-45 percent reduc- sold OTC at pharmacies started by the American causing bacteria adhere easi- tion in E. Coli bacteria after nationwide; these immediate- Association for Respiratory ly to the bladder and urinary 10 days in the group that ly relieve pain. Care (AARC) in 2003 to help tract of chronic sufferers. took cranberry, and this was consumers identify those FYI, if you are prone, this maintained for weeks. The facilities using qualified res- Suzy Cohen is a registered could be a sign of diabetes. control group showed no piratory therapists to provide pharmacist and the author of Cranberry (Vaccinium macro- improvement. respiratory care. Hospitals Courtesy photo ‘The 24-Hour Pharmacist’ and Pictured in front row: Lead Therapist Vickie Glass RRT carpon) actually helps pre- I’m not fond of “cocktails” earning the QRCR designa- ‘Real Solutions.’ For more and Yvonne Garza RRT. Back row: Terry Lahr RRT, Coy vent bacterial adhesion. because they contain sugar, information, visit www. tion ensure patient safety by Bryson CRT, Supervisor Jay Johnston RRT, Manager Researchers in Australia which promotes infection. DearPharmacist. com. This agreeing to adhere to a strict Mike Napper RRT, and Clarence Cook CRT. and Scotland recently But drinking pure cranberry information is not intended to set of criteria governing their reviewed the results of juice straight is a decidedly treat, diagnose or cure your respiratory care services. — All respiratory therapists ance of your respiratory numerous scientific studies mouth-puckering experience. condition. Respiratory therapists are employed by the hospital to department on efficiency and and gave cranberry a thumbs- specially trained health care deliver bedside respiratory quality metrics with similar up as a preventive treatment. professionals who work under care services are legally rec- departments for the purpose I think they can help you, but physician's orders to provide a ognized by the state as com- of identifying and achieving you still may need your wide range of breathing treat- petent to provide respiratory best practice. antibiotic for a while longer. ments and other services to care services and hold the The QQRCR program grew Please don’t destroy your people with asthma, chronic CRT or RRT credential. out of growing concerns gut with antibiotics. Protect obstructive pulmonary dis- — Respiratory therapists among health care leaders and yourself with a high-quality ease, cystic fibrosis, lung can- are available 24 hours. the general public regarding probiotic to replace the bene- cer, AIDS, and other lung or — A doctor of medicine or the safety and quality of ficial bacteria that gets killed lung-related conditions. They osteopathy is designated as health care services provided off by your antibiotic. There also care for premature medical director of respirato- to patients. Hospitals that are many. I personally take infants and are key members ry care services. meet the QRCR requirements “Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic” of lifesaving response teams — Hospital policy pro- provide a level of respiratory because it helps me grow my charged with handling med- hibits the routine delivery of care consistent with national own “flora fingerprint,” ical emergencies medicated aerosol treatments standards and guidelines, and rather than taking a gazillion To qualify for the recogni- utilizing small volume nebu- should be commended for organisms that may (or may tion, Florida Hospital lizers and metered dose their commitment to quality not) be part of my personal Heartland Medical Center inhalers to multiple patients care. gut microflora. We are all provided documentation simultaneously. For more information, visit individuals when it comes to showing it meets the follow- — Use a process that peri- www.FHeartland.org or gut bugs. ing conditions: odically compares perform- Facebook.

Finding the right sports shoes for your child

As kids explore shoe fitted to their style and speed. different sports, par- Good running shoes provide maximum ents buy bats, shock protection to avoid leg and knee gloves, helmets and injuries. They make sure that feet hit jerseys. But new the ground correctly. sports should mean Parents should look for the APMA new shoes, too. Seal of Approval on footwear, which Buying a generic guarantees that shoes meet guidelines athletic shoe no for stability and safety. They also Foot longer makes the shouldn’t forget to buy synthetic-blend- grade. Sport-specific ed socks without large seams, which Care shoes, which are work away moisture and help prevent Dr. Joni Jones designed for the odor. Metro Services exact sport in which a child will partic- Finding a good fit for your child’s Don’t forget to check your child’s ipate, boost performance and protect sports shoes is important. shoes to make certain they still fit. A against foot and ankle injuries. child’s feet grow at an amazing pace The American Podiatric Medical ning around a court, kids’ basketball until their growth plates are closed. Association, the country’s leading shoes should have a thick, stiff sole to How to tell if a shoe fits a child or health resource representing 80 percent support running and jumping. an adult: The shoe should be a thumb’s of podiatric physicians nationally, Basketball players also make sharp width longer than the end of the longest recently surveyed parents. According to direction changes, so shoes must fea- toe, after walking around in the shoe the survey, 48 percent of children under ture high ankle constructions. The best store. the age of 17 have experienced a basketball shoes offer strong, support All feet will move forward in shoes sports-related foot disorder. on either side of a child’s ankle. with any activity. Shoes should have a With so many children falling victim Making a racket: Court shoes padded tongue, good laces, a place on to foot injuries caused by playing designed for tennis and racquetball the back for the Achilles tendon and sports, parents should be reminded that might look like other sneakers, but they plenty of shock absorption. the proper sports footwear can make feature invisible support for lateral Some shoe fitting knowledge and a the difference between fun and serious moves. Children’s court shoes should few precautions will lead to happy feet injury. These guidelines are offered for support both sides of the foot, since for all ages. parents looking to keep their children children must make quick movements running, dribbling and sprinting strong and weight shifts as they chase after Dr. Joni Jones is a podiatrist in Sebring who Ð and injury-free. tennis balls. Flexible soles help chil- can be reached at 382-3228, stop by her Dribbles and dunks: Many kids dren change directions quickly. office at 206 West Center Avenue, Sebring or play basketball as their organized sport Sprinting toward the finish: Every mail to P.O. Box 1719, Sebring, FL 33871- of choice. But with so many feet run- runner, no matter their age, requires a 1719. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 7B RELIGION

Atonement Lutheran Christian Training Church News The church website is Church, ELCA Church www.firstchristianap.com. the sermon entitled “John’s SEBRING — The Holy SEBRING — The Rev. Milieu & Message!” There First Christian Week Schedule with Holy Linda M. Downing will will be no Sunday evening Eucharist will be at 9:30 bring the message titled Church (Disciples of service. The Hands of Christ a.m., led by Deacon David “More Seals Opened: Part 2” Christ) Food Ministry will distribute Thoresen and several mem- at the Sunday morning serv- food to the needy at 4 p.m. SEBRING — At the bers of the congregation who ice. The Wednesday night The church is at the corner Lord’s Table on Sunday will will be reading The Passion Bible study will continue the of Washington and Kemper be Johnny Johnston and of Jesus according to book of Hebrews. Avenues in Placid Lakes. Juanita Roberts. Communion Matthew 26:36, 27:66. Call 465-5126 from 8 a.m. to will be served by Joyce Maundy Thursday Service Eastside Christian Winstel, Sandra Laufer, will be at 7 p.m., led by the noon, Monday through Church Carol Chandler and Jayne Rev Jefferson Cox. The Holy Thursday or e-mail the Courtesy photo Weldy. Eucharist will be followed LAKE PLACID — Bill church at placidlakes@hot- Gary Hanson (from left), Joe Chapman, David Waite, as Greeting the congregation the Pharisees, in a song segment from the Maranatha by the stripping of the altar Lewis will be in concert on mail.com. will be Bill and Carolyn Baptist Church musical ‘Rise Again’. The drama will be in preparation of the Good Wednesday at 6 p.m. After Hineline. Leading the Call presented Friday, April 22 and Sunday, April 24. Friday service which will be the concert, there will be a First Baptist Church to Worship will be Carolyn at 7 p.m. on April 22. time of refreshment and fel- of Sebring Hineline. Michael and Carol The sermon for the Good lowship in Agape Hall. Maranatha Baptist Graves will be working with Friday service will be a Wednesday evening’s mid- SEBRING — First Baptist Children’s Church. reading of the passion of week adult Bible study and Church will host an Easter Lighting the candles dur- presents ‘Rise Again’ Jesus according to John discussion time is an infor- egg hunt and covered dish ing the month of April will 18:1-19:42. Readers will be mal setting with open dis- luncheon at the City Pier Special to the News-Sun Seddon, who directs the be Daniel Thibodeau. Sherry Tom Portz, Ed Graff, Lois cussion and studying the from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on SEBRING Ð The drama. Accompanists are Kunsak will be with the Hess and Ron Fitzpatrick. Scriptures. Saturday for all families that Maranatha Baptist Church Judy Tinkham and Ann children in the nursery dur- The Procession of the Cross This Sunday will be the have attended First Baptist Choir and Drama Team will Truax. Soloists are Joanne ing the month of April. and the Reverence to the monthly potluck, so there activities this past year. present an Easter musical Snyder, Joe Chapman, Gary The guest speaker for Cross will end the service. will not be Agape Cafe This is Palm Sunday, and drama, “Rise Again,” at 7 Hanson, David Waite and Sunday is Dr. Desmond Easter Sunday celebration before worship. the church will celebrate p.m. Friday, April 22 and 6 Stan Mohr. Drama parts are Walke,r whose message is service with Holy with communion at the p.m. Sunday, April 24. The played by Joanne Snyder, from Matthew 21:1-11, Communion will be led by Emmanuel United morning service. A reminder drama depicts the followers Virgil Ertle, Wayne “Sharing in the Passion of Rev. Jefferson Cox at the that Sunday school/Bible of Christ giving their Mattson, Leon Moody, Stan Church of Christ Christ.” 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. study is now at 9:15 a.m. account of the events lead- Mohr, Valene Douglas and and the blended church serv- Brunch will follow service SEBRING — The Rev. First Presbyterian ing up to the crucifixion, Jim Sheppard. in fellowship hall. George Miller will deliver ice begins at 10:30 a.m. their emotions at his death The public is invited to the Sunday morning message The preschool will hold its Church of Avon Park and their joy at his resurrec- attend. The church is at 35 Avon Park Church of “...and Afterwards” with Easter celebration in the tion. It closes with the Maranatha Blvd., off AVON PARK — On Scripture taken from Sanctuary at 9 a.m. on anticipation of Jesus’ return Arbuckle Creek Road, two Christ Sunday, the choir will pres- Matthew 21:1-11 on Sunday. Wednesday. to earth to claim those who miles east of SR-17 North ent the Easter cantata during AVON PARK — “The There will be an Easter On Good Friday, April 22, have believed in Him. in Sebring. For more infor- the worship service entitled Cross: Our Greatest egg hunt after the 9:30 a.m. the church office will be Directed by Jan Burgess, mation, call 382-4301 or “Where Are the Shepherds Imprinting” (Galatians 6: 14) Easter service on Sunday, closed. she is assisted by Pat 382-8594. Now?” will be the Sunday morning April 24. Maxine Johnson, adult message presented by The church is 1.7 miles First Christian Sunday school teacher, con- Minister Larry Roberts. The west of U.S. 27 on Country Church of Avon Park tinues the study of David in Lord’s Supper is served Road (Hammock Road). Call II Samuel 12 in which every Sunday. 471-1999 or visit sebringem- AVON PARK — Easter is Nathan rebukes David. The Sunday evening serv- manuelucc.com quickly approaching and the Wendy Garcia teaches the ice will be a devotional with choir at First Christian youth class and discusses a fingerfood fellowship to First Baptist Church Church will be sharing issues of today and how the follow. through song this Sunday in of Avon Park Bible instructs us. The church is at 200 S. an Easter Cantata at 10 a.m. On Wednesday morning, Forest Ave. Call 453-4692. AVON PARK — The Everyone is invited to attend Bible study with Pastor Worship Choir will be pre- the Easter worship celebra- Johnson continues the study Christian Science senting the Easter Cantata tion, April 25 at 10 a.m. of Revelation. “Evidence of Grace” on First Christian Church of Church On Thursday, en’s Sunday. Rev. Jon Beck will Avon Park is at 1016 W. Fellowship will meet at The SEBRING — The lesson be speaking at the evening Camphor (behind the Depot at 7 a.m. for breakfast sermon on Sunday morning service. Nursery is available Wachovia Bank). Call 453- and then return to the church is titled “Doctrine of for the morning service. 5334 or e-mail firstchris- Atonement.” The keynote is The church is at 100 N. [email protected]. Continued on page 8B from I Corinthians 8:6, Lake Ave. Call 453-6681 or “...there is but one God, the email [email protected] Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and First Baptist Church one Lord Jesus Christ, by of Placid Lakes whom are all things, and we by him.” LAKE PLACID — On The church is at 146 N. Sunday morning, Pastor Franklin St. Darryl George will preach We’ve lost our backbone The Bible puts a lot of emphasis on family. It is the The Marriage backbone of the church and Mentor the backbone of any nation. Aleta Kay Once upon a time we were considered the greatest the outward appearance and nation in the world. That the things money can buy. was a time when divorce We hold our hands out to our was frowned upon and peo- government and expect the ple learned to work through government to take care of their problems. That was us so we can spend our back when we still had money any way we want to. prayer in school, the Pledge Philippians 4:19 says, of Allegiance, and corporal “But my God shall supply all punishment. of your needs according to We became a nation of His riches in glory by Christ “anything goes,” and “no Jesus.” It doesn’t say the one can tell me what to do.” government will supply all Rebellion and selfishness of our needs. But the gov- cause us to become immune ernment has decided to kick to life’s teachings and the church out of the caring become bigger fools than we business and it took over. already were. But there is hope. 2 Now we have a nation that Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my is primarily filled with sin- people, who are called by gle parent homes and having my name, will humble them- multiple partners and chil- selves and pray, and seek my dren who have no idea who face, and turn from their their fathers are, or they wicked ways, then will I have fathers who don’t want hear from heaven, and I will to be part of the children’s forgive their sin, and I will lives. We have lost our back- heal their land.” bone. There is no family This is the answer to hav- unity. ing strong families, to get- Many of the families I do ting our backbone back in see are in crisis and picking place. What are you willing each other apart. Is it any to do to have a strong family wonder our nation is falling and help our nation get back apart? on the right track? We make heroes and idols out of celebrities who don’t have a clue how to be happy. Aleta Kay can be reached at the- We place all of our value on [email protected] Page 8B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com RELIGION

Church News Moore’s sermon this week will be Reynolds Fellowship Hall. St. John United The Way Church Continued from page 7B “How Great The Love” with Nursery care is available for all Methodist Church Scripture from I John 3:1-3. morning events in the Creepy SEBRING — Pastor Reinhold SEBRING — On Palm Sunday, for a short Bible study and then to Service will also include Crawly Clubhouse. Children’s Buxbaum will be bringing a Palm Rev. Ronald De Genaro’s sermon a member’s house for a work proj- Heartland Singers depicting The Church meets in the Sanctuary for Sunday message. The Lord’s will be “The Triumph of Jesus” ect. A Maundy Thursday service Last Supper and singing “The Wiggletime and then moves to the Supper will be celebrated. taken from Matthew 21:1-11. will be at 6:30 p.m. Holy Broken Rose;” Ernest Scheeres SonShine Clubhouse. Maundy Thursday’s sermon at 7 A movie will be shown at 6:30 Communion will be observed. singing “I’m Free;” Mina West Youth Group for sixth through p.m. is “Jesus, the Servant” with p.m. The church is at 215 E. Circle singing “The Holy City;” and 12th grade meets at the Lighthouse Scripture from John 13:1-17. Holy Sunrise Service on the Circle at Street (with two entrances on Walle Woodworth singing “I and Sunday evening Bible fellow- Communion will be served. is at 7 a.m. Sunday morning. Lagrande Street). Call 453-3242. Walked Today Where Jesus ship, with the Rev. Fred Ball, Community Good Friday service Walked.” meets at the Chapel. Breakfast following at the church. is at 1:30 p.m., April 22. First Presbyterian There will be a special program The church is at 500 Kent Ave. The Way Church is at 1005 Church of Sebring on Easter Sunday. Call 465-2422. Sebring Church of the North Ridgewood Drive. Church The Adult Bible Study on phone is 471-6140. Pastor’s cell is Brethren SEBRING — “Are We Ready Tuesday will be taught by Pastor Parkway Free Will 214-6190. For church information For the King to Come?” is the title Ted Moore Baptist Church SEBRING — This is Palm and the pastor’s messages go to of Sunday morning’s sermon given Wednesday night are the Young Sunday. Pastor will be preaching www.thewaychurch.org . by the Rev. Darrell A. Peer. Adult and Children’s Programs SEBRING — The Sunday morn- on “The Sign of Humility.” The Deacon’s meeting is Monday at taught by George Kelly, Jon & ing Bible lesson, “Hosanna!” is Scripture reading will be from 4 p.m. in the conference room. Amanda Armentrout and Toby taken from the book of Mark 11. Union Congregational Matthew 21:1-11. Tuesday, Grief Support Group Cribbs. It features a free meal. Pastor Jim Scaggs will bring the Church Sunday school meets n the meets at 3 p.m., adult classroom. The church is at 2705 Alternate Sunday morning and evening mes- Fidelis Room. They will be study- Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Route 17 South in Sebring (behind sages. The Wednesday evening AVON PARK — Saturday night ing “Hosanna!” They will also be Thursday is at 8 a.m. at Sandy’s on Publix) Look for the lighthouse. service will be praise, prayer and looking at the Scripture Mark 11:1- service in Millennium Church is the highway. Call 314-9693. Bible study. 11. with Pastor Tiger Gullett. Maundy Thursday Communion The end-of-the-month-sing is Sunday morning services are in Service will be at 7 p.m. in the Memorial United next April 24. Southside Baptist Church Historic Church early, followed by sanctuary. Methodist Church The Easter Sunrise Community Resurrection Lutheran SEBRING — The Rev. David two services in the Millennium Service, April 24, 7 a.m. in the LAKE PLACID — On Church Altman will speak in the morning Church with Pastor Bill Breylinger. sanctuary. Palm/Passion Sunday, the sermon worship service on “Heart Issues” There are two Wednesday night Good Friday Community service topic will be “What Will You AVON PARK — On Palm from Colossians 3:12-17. services: “Life Is Now” with Pastor will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. at St. Leave at the Cross?” using Mark Sunday, the sermon will be based Children’s church and a nursery are Gullett in Solid Grounds and John Methodist Church on April 15:12-41. The Rev. Fred Ball will on Matthew 26. Coffee and fel- available. The Sunday evening “Crosstalk” in the Historic Church 22. preach in the Sanctuary at the lowship follows the last service in service will be focused on “A with Pastor Breylinger. Heritage (traditional) service and Burke Hall. House of Prayer For All Nations.” Heartland Christian the Celebration (blended) service. The Busy Bodies meet Monday Monday at 1 p.m., Women for Nursery/childcare up to fifth Church Claude Burnett, pastoral assistant, in Burke Hall. Choir practice is Missions will meet. grade is available for all services in will preach at the New Song Thursday afternoon. The church is at 379 S. portables across from Millennium SEBRING — Pastor Ted (Contemporary) Service in Rob Commerce Ave. Call 385-0752. Church with Jerry Lee Wright. PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, From September the AWANA Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. advertisement in the News-Sun 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 groups meet. First Lorida is the Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; CHURCH OF that is published Friday and a.m.; Wednesday: Evening “Place to discover God’s love.” For provided. For information, call 382- Worship Celebration with the BRETHREN Sunday. To find out more infor- Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 more information about the church 0869. Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 ■ mation on how to place a listing p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: or the ministries offered, call 655- Southside Baptist Church a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat ■ Church of the Brethren, 700 S. in this directory, call the News- 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow 1878. (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. ■ Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow First Baptist Church, Sebring, Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor; and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; ship.org. 200 East Center Ave., Sebring, FL Aaron Snider, Youth Pastor. God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. ■ First Baptist Church of Avon 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 APOSTOLIC Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. David E. Richardson, senior pas- a.m.; Morning Worship Service, Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” p.m. Phone 385-1597. Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Jared tor; Rev. Joe Delph, minister of 10:45 a.m.; Awana kindergarten ■ Sebring Christian Church, ■ Greater Faith Apostolic Hewitt, youth minister; and Joy youth and activities. Contemporary through fifth grade, 5:30 p.m.; 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL CHURCH OF CHRIST Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake Loomis, music director. Regular Service, 8:30 a.m.; Group Bible Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; Placid, FL 33852. invites you to Sunday schedule: 8:30 a.m. Studies, 9:45 a.m.; Traditional Wednesday: Student ministry, 6:30 Marco Gallardo, Youth Pastor. ■ Avon Park Church of Christ, come worship with us in spirit and Orchestra rehearsal; 9 a.m. Library Worship, 11 a.m.; Mision Buatista p.m.; Adult Midweek Prayer and Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL truth at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. open; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. a.m. Morning Worship; 11 a.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night under age 3 is available at all serv- Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 Wednesday. For information con- Children’s Church; 4 p.m. Evening programs at the ROC begin 5:30 ices. Provisions for handicapped service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities tact 840-0152. Pastor Larry Service. Tuesday schedule: 8-10 p.m., at church begin 6:30 p.m. and hard-of-hearing. Office phone, night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by are available at every service. Bible Carmody. a.m., basic computer Preschool and Mother’s Day Out 385-0752. classes at 6:30 p.m. Office hours, Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and class/Sonshine House; 7-9 p.m. for children age 6 weeks to 5 years ■ Sunridge Baptist Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered conversational English and citizen- old. Becky Gotsch, director. Call (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 Phone 382-6676. classes for all ages. Church phone: ASSEMBLY OF GOD ship classes/Sonshine House. 385-4704. and Valerie, across from Florida ■ First Christian Church, 1016 453-4692. Regular Wednesday schedule: ■ Florida Avenue Baptist Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, pas- W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL ■ Sebring Parkway Church of ■ Christ Fellowship Church 5:15 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6 Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon tor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, (Assembly of God), 2935 New p.m. Bible Study and Prayer; 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 Web at www.firstchristianap.com. Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We Life Way. Bearing His Name; Park. Mailing address is 710 W. Adult Choir Practice; 6:30 p.m. chil- a.m.; and Sunday Evening Service, Our motto is “Jesus is First at First would like to extend an invitation Preaching His Doctrine; and Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. dren’s choir rehearsals; 7 p.m. chil- 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, for you and your family to visit with Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. dren’s mission groups. Call 453- Study, and Youth, 6:30 Senior Minister; Ray Culpepper, us here at Sebring Parkway. Our God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, 6681 for details. Primera Mision p.m.Nursery provided. For informa- Family Life Minister; Jon Carter, hours of service are: Sunday Bible School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 Bautista, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon tion, call 382-3695. Music Director. Bible School 9 Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 5 p.m. a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; Park, Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Regular Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wednesday studies for all Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- Wednesday night programs for Bible Study; 11 a.m., Worship CATHOLIC ages, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for Service, 7 p.m. 0924. children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. Service. Wednesday schedule: 7 ■ Independent Baptist Church, all events. ■ First Assembly of God, 4301 ■ Our Lady of Grace Catholic ■ p.m., Bible study. 5704 County Road 17 South, First Christian Church CHURCH OF Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Church, 595 East Main St., Avon ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday (Disciples of Christ), 510 Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas NAZARENE Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 ■ First Church of the Nazarene way between Sebring and Lake Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- Evening Worship, 7 p.m. p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., Placid). Your place for family, Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. Wednesday Family Night, (Adult and 10:30 a.m. in English; 6 p.m., Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. friends and faith. Sunday morning sion-minded, King James Bible Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, Life Teen Mass. Weekday mass at Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 8 a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 Sunday: Sunday school begins at is provided for both services with 655-1899. Bus transportation. 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431. p.m. Saturday. Religious Education 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life ■ Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening changing Bible Study for all ages 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just Thursday, Praise and Worship, for grades K through 8th. service at 6 p.m. Wednesday starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor off of Miller at the west end of Lake 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 BAPTIST Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 evening service is at 7 p.m. with Allen Altvater leads the youth in June) “Where the old fashion p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights special services for children and ■ their quest to become more like gospel is preached.” Sunday p.m. Avon Park Lakes Baptist grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. adults. Special services once a Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 School begins at 9:45 a.m.; Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., Wednesday. month for seniors (Prime Time) and p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, ■ St. Catherine Catholic Church, Ladies ministries. If you need any Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with Sunday Evening Service is at 6 CHRISTIAN & Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing more information, call 453-4851. youth worship in the youth facility, p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting cally based. Sunday worship serv- address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL MISSIONARY ■ First Church of the Nazarene and missions training for all chil- and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 33870, 385-0049. www.stcathe. of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake dren. Call the church at 655-1524. ALLIANCE Nursery facilities are available. church at 699-0671 for more infor- com. Very Rev. José González, Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday mation. V.F. Masses Ð Saturday Vigil, 4 ■ The Alliance Church of Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning ■ and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and Maranatha Baptist Church p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- Time 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal (GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd., Spanish Mass, noon; Sunday Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered Palm Street. (2 blocks south of Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east Family Mass, 5 p.m. (Holy Family Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday p.m. Classes for adult children and for all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. Interlake Blvd) Lake Placid, FL of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle Youth Center). Daily Masses 8 a.m. services: Sunday School meets at youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim Sunday. Church phone: 452-6556. 33852 (863) 465-3721, Email: Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 and noon Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Taylor. ■ Bethany Baptist Church www.fbclp.com. Pastor Brett a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Saturday. Confession: every Friday Worship Service meets at 10:30 (GARBC) We are located at the Morey, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week 5-7 p.m., every Saturday 9-11 a.m. a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck ices - Traditional Service 9 a.m., service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily and 3-3:45 p.m., first Friday of the meets at 6 p.m. (off site); CHURCHES OF route) in Avon Park. Join us Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., month 7:15-7:45 a.m., or by Wednesday Prayer Gathering CHRIST IN Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald appointment. Enroll your students meets at 6 p.m. fee and doughnuts, followed with Senior Sunday Night and Sunday Webber and Associate Pastors today for Catholic School grades CHRISTIAN UNION Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. Evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. Pre-K3 through 5th grade. Sunday morning worship service Wednesday Activities: Family din- Phone 382-4301. ■ St. James Catholic Church, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ■ Community Bible Church - ■ begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening ner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reser- Parkway Free Will Baptist 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake Churches of Christ in Christian ■ worship service is at 6 p.m. On vations required). Adult-LifeSource Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael Christian Science Church, 146 Union, (Orange Blossom Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen classes, prayer meeting, Youth Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the J. Cannon. Mass schedule: N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Conference Center) 1400 C-17A ministry and the Catylist class Intersections, and Kids K-5- church where the “Son” always Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - morning worship and Sunday North (truck route), Avon Park. (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 school. Testimonial meetings at Presenting Jesus Christ as the Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 p.m. Men meet at 8 a.m. every Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 4 p.m. each second and fourth answer for time and eternity. p.m. For more information go to Tuesday for prayer breakfast and Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and a.m. December thru Easter - Wednesday. A free public reading Sunday morning worship service, www.bethanybaptistap.com or call women’s prayer breakfast is at 8 Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., room/bookstore, located in the 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. the church office at 863-452-1136. a.m. every Wednesday, both at the p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 church, is open before and after Junior Church activities at same ■ Faith Missionary Baptist Family Restaurant. p.m. on the last Sunday of each a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 church services. The Bible and the time for K-6 grade. Sunday School ■ Church, off State Road 17 North of First Baptist Church of Lorida month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 Christian Science textbook, Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. tor. Church phone: 382-3552. a.m. ‘Science and Health with Key to (Transportation available.) Sunday Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy evening praise and worship serv- Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening for all ages. Sunday worship serv- with the National Association of are our only preachers. All are wel- ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday ices are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. CHRISTIAN come to come and partake of the prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation Preschool care is provided at the ■ Sparta Road Baptist Church, comfort, guidance, support and youth activities at 7 p.m. available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. 11 a.m. worship service. (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. ■ Eastside Christian Church, healing found in the lesson-ser- Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, Phone 386-5055. Wednesday evening Bible Study Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL mons. please come worship with us. Don ■ Fellowship Baptist Church, and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL followed by adult choir rehearsal. Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening on County Road 621), 465-7065. 452-0088. www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 9B RELIGION

Garage sale planned Lakes Baptist Church. Harris Snapshots LP Ministerial mix, green salad, roll and Singers, and Praise Ringers. for Benevolence has delighted groups across Association plans strawberry dessert. - Maundy Thursday, April Ministry America with his country minister for First Baptist Holy Week services - Wednesday, April 20: 21 (Friendship Hall), a gospel music. Church of Sebring, and the Message by Ray Cameron, potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., LAKE PLACID — The Danny, who has a large featured speaker will be Dr. LAKE PLACID First Presbyterian Church. (m-z, side dish, vegetable, First Presbyterian Church, following in cowboy church- David Richardson, pastor for Ð Sponsored by the Lake Menu includes: Greek chick- salad, or dessert; a-l, main 117 N. Oak Ave., is having a es and rodeo’s, will share First Baptist Church of Placid Christian Ministerial en, roasted potatoes, carrots, dish or meat) followed by a Benevolence Ministry garage music and testimony during Sebring. Richard Barron, Association, Holy Week 2011 green/Greek salad, roll and Communion service. There sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the 11 a.m. service, followed executive director of Mission Community Services are as banana cake. will be special music by the today and Saturday in by dinner on the grounds. & Ministries of Florida follows: - Thursday, April 21: Praise Trio as well as congre- Friendship Hall. The church is just off Hospital, will deliver the Worship service at noon at Message by Richard Norris, gational singing of both con- Miller Road at the western invocation and pledge of alle- First Baptist Church of Lake Trinity Lutheran Church. temporary and traditional Palm Sunday end of Lake June in the giance. The flag presentation Placid, 119 E. Royal Palm St. Menu includes meatloaf, music. Concert includes Leisure Lakes section of will be done by Cub Scout The phone number is 465- rice/tomato gravy, collards, A nursery from infant to 4- Praise Music Lake Placid. Everyone is Pack 846 and special music 3721. Lunch served daily at biscuit, eclair dessert. year-olds will be available. welcome. Call the church at will be performed the 12:30 p.m., immediately fol- - Friday, April 22: Message - Friday, April 22 at 7 SEBRING — Praise Music 699-0671 for more informa- Sebring High School Show lowing service in fellowship by Brett Morey, First Baptist p.m., Good Friday Service - expressed in sign language tion. Choir. hall. Cost is $5 per person. Church of Lake Placid. Menu A nursery from infant to 4 and interpretive dance will be The price for breakfast will Music daily by Bill Lewis includes baked ham, sweet years old will be available. In featured at 6 p.m. Sunday at Kiwanis hosts Good be $10 and profits will be Ministries. potatoes, scalloped cabbage, addition to congregational Whisper Lake Mobile Home Friday Prayer used to benefit Youth for - Monday, April 18: cranberry Jell-O salad, roll songs, there will be special Clubhouse on Memorial Breakfast Christ, Cub Scout Pack 846 Message by Fred Ball of and pumpkin dessert. music from the Worship Drive. A free-will offering and the Sebring High School Memorial United Methodist Singers, the Gospel Heirs and will be received. SEBRING — The Kiwanis Show Choir. Everyone is Church. Menu includes burg- Easter Week a contemporary flute solo. Club of Sebring will present encouraged to attend and er or hot-dog with sauerkraut, Services at FPC Danny Ray Harris in - Saturday, April 23 from its annual Good Friday invite their clergy to this spe- macaroni and cheese, 9-11 a.m. Easter Family Prayer Breakfast, a non- cial event. coleslaw, chips and coconut LAKE PLACID — First concert Celebration. denominational event, at 7 For more information or to chocolate cake. Presbyterian Church in Lake A time for children, to LAKE PLACID a.m. Friday, April 22 at purchase tickets, contact - Tuesday, April 19: Placid will host the following learn about the true meaning Ð Christian Country Male Florida Hospital Heartland in chairman Alan Kent at 381- Message by Willie Mincey, services this Easter Week: of Easter through fun and Vocalist of the Year for 2010, Conference Room 1. 6901, Tayna Taylor at 381- Cornerstone Hospice. Menu - On Palm Sunday, April games. Danny Ray Harris, will be in The program will be 3973 or Grace Plants at 273- includes turkey tetrazinni, 17: Special music featuring concert Sunday at Leisure emceed by Joe Delph, youth 1421. broccoli cauliflower carrot children’s choir, Worship Continued on page 10B PLACES TO WORSHIP welcome. Come grow with us. years old): 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday Celebration Service, them grow in their spiritual knowl- EPISCOPAL Phone 385-0797. Monday through Friday. License: Nursery and Children’s Church. edge. UNITED METHODIST ■ Christ Lutheran Church Avon C14H10020: Susan Norris, direc- Weekly Classes, Christian ■ Spring Lake Presbyterian ■ tor. Visit us online at: The Episcopal Church of the Park, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 www.vchurch- Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, ■ First United Methodist Church, mile east of Avon Park High es.com/trinitylutheranlp. Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. with Holy Communion. Coffee hour School. Sunday Divine Worship is Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. following services. Newcomers at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- minister transforming lives from Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail ebrated every week with traditional NON-DENOMINATIONAL ordinary to extraordinary. second Thursday of the month, and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, [email protected] Web site: Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs ■ The Way Church, 1005 N. September through June. Board of Contemporary Worship in the FLC redeemeravon.com. The church is of praise. Fellowship time with cof- ■ Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park fee and refreshments follows wor- Hammock Road, Sebring, FL school and worship service at 9 Monday of the month. Choir and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake ship. Come worship and fellowship 33872. Sunday: American Sign a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- rehearses at 7 p.m. each Boulevard, across from Wells with us. For information call Pastor Language: First Worship sermon, ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Wednesday, September through Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays Dodge.) Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see songs signed first and second Way is a church family who gathers April. Presbyterian Women meet at with Rick Heilig, youth director. ■ St. Agnes Episcopal Church, christlutheranavonpark.org. Worship services. First Worship for contemporary worship, teaching 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL ■ Faith Lutheran Church Ð service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- month. Organist: Richard Wedig. service is broadcast over WITS 33870. Sunday Services: Holy LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to ship. Come early and stay after for Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, 2 years old) and Sunday school fellowship time. Child care and chil- Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, available at all services. Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek Faith Child Development Center, classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 dren’s church are provided. [email protected], ■ First United Methodist Church, service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. 385-3232. Gary Kindle, Pastor; Lea p.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m. Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Web site, http://slpc.embarq 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon Sunday School for all ages at 9 Ann Curry, Parish Nurse. Worship Wednesday: Children, ages 4 Way Ð A place for you. Office space.com. Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. services: 8 a.m. Sunday; Sunday years to fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, Phone:471-6140, Church Cell James Weiss, Pastor, Sunday until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. school for children and adult Bible 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Phone:381-6190. Email: theway School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 service ends. Wednesday: Adult classes is 9:15 a.m.; and Praise Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy [email protected]. Web site: SEVENTH-DAY a.m. Bible study third Tuesday of Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are worship service, 10:30 a.m. McQuaid, associate pastor. Web www.TheWayChurch.org ADVENTIST every month at 6 p.m. Prayer always welcome. The Rev. Jim Sunday. Communion is served the site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Shawl Ministry on the second and Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- first and third and fifth Sunday of office 385-1024. ■ Avon Park Seventh-day fourth Friday of the month at 2 p.m. 7649, for more information. the month. Sunday worship service ■ Calvary Church, 1825 PRESBYTERIAN Adventist Church, 1410 West for women who love God and cro- ■ St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal is broadcast on WITS 1340 AM at 8 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: cheting. Visit us at our church Web ■ Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake a.m. each Sunday. Educational 33872; 386-4900. An independent Covenant Presbyterian Church 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- site: www.fumcap.org. Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- opportunities include weekly adult community church. Sunday morn- (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., [email protected], Sabbath ■ Memorial United Methodist 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Myers, Bible studies. Faith’s Closet Thrift ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, Sebring, 33872-2113. A School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., Store (385-2782) is open from 10 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- Congregation of the Presbyterian Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through ship, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. Church in America. Worship servic- Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon A small friendly church waiting for es: Sunday morning worship, infor- evening: Holy Communion with Community Service hours on Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral Healing Service, 6:15 p.m. Child Saturday. All are warmly welcome your visit. mal, 8 a.m.; regular, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 assistant. Sunday schedule: care available at the 8 a.m. and in the Family of Faith. ■ Christian Training Ministries Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Come ■ Good Shepherd Lutheran Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday the first Sunday of each month. a.m. (October-May only); School see what makes us different. Church (AALC) American County Road 17 on Simpson evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Senior Pastor Paul Boling; and School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Association of Lutheran Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 Youth Group and Kids Quest, 5:30- Associate Pastor Kameron Celebration Worship Service at Churches, 4348 Schumacher a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m. DeVasher. Walker Memorial 10:45 a.m.; New Song worship GRACE BRETHREN Road, Sebring, one mile west of p.m. A nursery and children’s Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; Academy Christian School offering service at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs- Wal-Mart. James Weed, pastor. church are provided. The church is e-mail: [email protected]; Web education for kindergarten through ■ Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Worship Service, 9 a.m. Sunday. part of Christian International site: www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. ery care provided every Sunday Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- Bible Study, 11 a.m. Nursery pro- Ministries Network, a full gospel, Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: Website is www.discoverjesus.org morning. Youth Fellowship, 5 p.m. 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior vided. Social activities: Choir, non-denominational ministry. Linda 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through ■ Sebring Seventh-Day Bible Fellowship Class, 6 p.m. pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- M. Downing, minister: Phone, 314- Thursday. Adventist Church, 2106 N. State (October-May only). We offer 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 1163. 0482, [email protected]. ■ First Presbyterian Church Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. Christ-centered Sunday school services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid ■ New Life Evangelical Lutheran Casey L. Downing, associate min- ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. classes, youth programs, Bible City” Children’s Ministry throughout Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a ister: Phone, 385-8171, caseydown entrances on LaGrande), Avon Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- studies, book studies and Christian all services, and there are variosu Congregation of the Evangelical [email protected]. Web site is Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. fellowship. We are a congregation other classes for teens, married Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship www.christiantrainingministries.net The Rev. Robert Johnson is the Community service: every Monday that want to know Christ and make couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible with the Wisconsin Evangelical ■ Grace Bible Church, 4541 pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. Him known. Call the church office studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Thunderbird Road, (second church Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. at 465-2422 or check out our Care, Preschool and After-School Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 Pastor Amado Luzbet. church Web site at www.memori- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For a.m. For more information, call 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third alumc.com. registration call: 385-3111). Check Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 ■ St. John United Methodist us out on the Web at www.sebring- visit the Web site at www.newlife p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle THE CHURCH OF Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, grace.org. sebring.com. Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible business meeting, 1 p.m. second Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. ■ Resurrection Lutheran Church Academy Adult Investigating Truth; Wednesday; Sarah Circle business LATTER DAY SAINTS Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon first and third Tuesday, Prayer meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday ■ The Church of Jesus Christ of INTERDENOMINATIONAL Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Women’s Ministries Combined Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand Grodzinski. Early Sunday service, Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all ■ Be a part of a warm, caring church Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) World Harvest and Restoration 8 a.., Sunday school at 9:10 a.m. p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., services. Phone 382-1736. Ministries, (non-denominational) and the second service at 10:30 College Ministry. family with traditional services, fol- 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; www.stjohnsebring.org 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL a.m. Coffee and fellowship hour fol- www.GBCconnected.org lowing biblical truth. Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del ■ Spring Lake United Methodist 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- low the service. Midweek ■ Highlands Community Church, ■ First Presbyterian Church, Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- a casual contemporary church, ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, History Center (863) 382-1822. (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office meets at 3005 New Life Way. FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday Sunday Services: Sacrament Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. phone number is 453-6858. Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 School, adult and college age, 9:30 Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: ■ Trinity Lutheran Church - a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; W.H. Rogers. LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake classes. Small groups meet Tuesday: Youth Group (ages 11- Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The throughout the week. Church 18), 4-7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; and phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; choir a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: Thursday. Church office phone: LUTHERAN Noel Johnson, youth and family life. Linhart. rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Nursery avail- Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: 655-0040. Worship schedule for December ■ Union Congregational Church, able for Sunday worship. Call the first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 ■ Atonement Lutheran Church through Easter: Worship service 8 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL church office for more information p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview and 11 a.m.; Communion services, 33825. Sunday worship services and other classes. Rev. Darrell A. and Girls, second and fourth UNITED CHURCH Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, first and third Sundays; (Children’s are at 7:45 a.m. (informal), 9:15 Peer, pastor. Gail Sparks, director Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. OF CHRIST Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, Church, 11 a.m. only); and a.m. (traditional) and 10:45 a.m. of youth ministry. third and fifth Sunday each month, Education Hour, 9:30 a.m. Worship (contemporary) in the main sanctu- ■ First Presbyterian Church, ■ Emmanuel United Church of and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- schedule for summer through fall: ary. Sunday school for all ages is at ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak THE SALVATION Christ, where God is still speak- ond and fourth Sunday of each Worship service, 9 a.m.; 9:15 a.m. We also offer Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The ARMY ing. 3115 Hope Street, Sebring, FL month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir Communion services, first and third Wednesday and Saturday services Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; 33875 (1.8 miles west of U.S. 27 director. Worship service at 9:30 Sundays; Education Hour 10:30 at 6;15 a.m. and 6 p.m., respective- the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- ■ The Salvation Army Ð Center and Hammock Road). Sunday wor- a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every a.m. Additional services: Lent and ly. Nursery/child care is available ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- for Worship. Sunday: Sunday Sunday. Coffee hour on the first Advent season, 6 p.m.; Maundy for all services. Senior Pastor is Bill tional worship is at 8:15, 9:30 and School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- ship, 9:30 a.m.; Communion with and third Sunday of each month. Thursday and Good Friday, 7 p.m.; Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. A variety ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting worship first Sunday of month; Council meeting on the first Easter Sunday, 7 and 10 a.m.; page at www.weareunion.org. All of Sunday school classes for adults and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible Chapel Communion, 8:45 a.m. all Monday of month; Ladies Group Christmas Eve, 7 p.m.; Christmas teachings are taken from the and children are at 9:45 and 11 study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s other Sundays. All are welcome to WELCA meets at noon second Day, 10 a.m.; Thanksgiving Eve, Manufacturer’s Handbook - The a.m. in the educational building. Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: receive the sacrament. For more Monday of month with lunch. Bring Wednesday, 7 p.m. Fellowship Holy Bible. Come join us. Call the church office for more Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- information, call the church office at a dish to pass. Church Vegetable activities: Youth Group, Senior ■ Unity Life Enrichment Centre, information about the classes ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., 471-1999 or e-mail eucc@earth Garden Club meets as needed. Citizens, Younger Side Adults, new location, 10417 Orange offered. Nursery is provided for Sebring. For more information, visit link.net or check the Web site Labyrinth Prayer Garden open Ladies Missionary League, Ladies Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL babies and toddlers; while young the Web site www.salvationarmy- sebringemmanuelucc.com. No seven days a week to congretation Guild, Small group studies as 33875; 471-1122; e-mail children up to second grade have a sebring.com or call Major Bruce matter who you are or where you and community. Like to sing? scheduled. Music: Choir and hand [email protected]. Web site, special Children’s Church offered Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. are on life’s journey, you’re wel- Come join the choir. Visitors always chimes. Trinity Tots Preschool (3-5 www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. during the worship service to help come here. Page 10B News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 www.newssun.com RELIGION The Front in concert at The final sacrifice

Crossroads Fellowship Since the fall of sins committed. man in the Garden But the final sac- Special to the News-Sun area. of Eden, God has rifice came centuries SEBRING — All genera- The Front gathers for wor- reached out to rec- later in the person tions are invited to gather for ship, ministry of the Word, oncile humanity to of Jesus Christ. an event with The Front, a intercession for different himself. After man Having fulfilled youth ministry from causes, they promote life, do had disobeyed God hundreds of prophe- Bradenton. outreaches and are involved by taking the for- cies that He indeed The Front embraces in missions as well as other bidden fruit, God Timeless was the Messiah, believers from all walks of ministries. demanded that an Treasure Jesus died in the life, passionately pursuing Come join leaders John animal be killed for Luke place of man. He the presence of Lord in wor- and Michelle Storsky at 6 Courtesy photo The Front, a youth ministry from Bradenton, will take his atonement. Knickerbocker was proclaimed by ship. They work together p.m. Sunday at Crossroads time from working with as many as 42 churches in the After God delivered the John the Baptist as “the with as many as 42 churches Fellowship Church, 605 State Bradenton/Sarasota area to come to Crossroads Commandments to Moses, Lamb of God which taketh in the Bradenton/Sarasota Road 66 in Sebring. Fellowship Church on Sunday. He had Aaron make a sacri- away the sin of the world.” fice for himself, his house, He was our High Priest who and for the people. This was entered into the Holy of a sanctifying act of conse- Holies in the presence of Bible shows us what true humility is cration. The slain animal God and sprinkled his own would provide a covering for blood on the mercy seat. Are you are the kind of not have to do cer- 21:1-11 tells about all the way to the end of His the sin of the people. This appeased God and per- person who thrives off of tain things in life Jesus’ entry into life on earth (Matthew13:1). The entire ritual of the mitted His favor on man success, rewards and recog- that others do. Jerusalem. The Jesus modeled His love and high priest sacrificing the whose sin is forgiven. nition? If so, I can relate. In Sometimes, we may people praised Him humility in Verse 4 by wash- animal, entering into the Jesus died once and for recent years, I have learned even choose to dis- as He was passing ing the disciples’ feet, and Holy place, and sprinkling all. As he died upon the that there is nothing wrong associate with cer- through by shout- wiped them with a towel the blood on the mercy seat, cross at Calvary, He cried, with achieving great things tain people because ing in Verse 9, that had been tied around would hold a powerful sym- “It is finished.” Indeed, the in life or being gifted in var- of status. Galatians “Hosanna to the His own body. Doesn’t it bolic meaning. You see, this debt for sin had been paid in ious areas of life. 6:3 says, “For if Come To Son of David! seem as though the disciples was a part of God’s unfold- full. Hebrews 10:12 says of However, I came to the anyone thinks him- The River Blessed is He who should have been washing ing plan of Redemption. Jesus, “But this man, after realization through studying self to be some- Leslie Deese comes in the name His feet? After all, He was Our sin is intolerable to a he had offered one sacrifice God’s word and developing thing, when he is of the Lord! the son of God! righteous holy God. Sin for sins for ever, sat down a personal relationship with nothing, he deceives him- Hosanna in the Highest!” Jesus sat with His disci- leads to death: therefore, no on the right hand of God.” Jesus Christ that my heart self.” Verse 10 tells how the peo- ples and explained why He sinful person deserves a “The Father sent the Son and motives needed to be Another way to describe ple were so amazed and washed their feet in John place in heaven and the hope to be the Saviour of the changed. I needed to learn this kind of attitude that some questioned who He 13:12-17. “Do you know of eternal life. But God in world.” Do you realize that what true humility was and some of us may have is was. what I have done to you? His mercy, had one option to Jesus died in your place? that everything I do in life pride. God tells us in I Peter From our perspective in You call Me Teacher and spare mankind from con- You cannot pay for your sin should be for God’s honor 5: 5 that in submitting to today’s society, we would Lord, and you say well, for demnation: that is, to allow a by being a good person or and glory. Finally, my out- Him, we should choose to expect someone of this sta- so I am. If I then, your Lord perfect substitute be pun- trusting religion. You must ward actions needed to humble ourselves. “…Yes, tus to drive through in a lim- and Teacher; have washed ished in the stead of sinful acknowledge your sin debt exemplify Christ-like char- all of you be submissive to ousine. In Jesus’ day maybe your feet, you also ought to man. and need of forgiveness acter. one another, and be clothed it would have been expected wash one another’s feet. For In the Old Testament, the through Jesus Christ. Believe As believers, God takes with humility, for ‘God that He would have entered I have given you an exam- goat would be that sacrifice on Jesus alone for your great delight in making us resists the proud, But gives in by carriage decorated ple, and that you should do on the Day of Atonement. soul’s salvation. It was his more like Christ. One partic- grace to the humble.’” with fine jewels or some- as I have done to you. Most The blood of a goat would blood that purchased your ular quality in our lives that Jesus was our greatest thing similar. However, he assuredly, I say to you, a be shed for the sin of the soul’s pardon. is very pleasing to the Lord example of someone who rode in on a donkey to dis- servant is not greater than people. Leviticus 17:11 says, Why neglect so great a is humility. Achieving showed true humility. He play the same humility leav- his master; nor is he who is “For the life of the flesh is salvation? Must two be pun- Christ-like humility can be was the Son of God, but He ing this life just as He sent greater than he who in the blood: and I have ished for the sin of one? Let difficult due to our human still remained humble. Jesus entered it. sent him. If you know these given it to you upon the altar not Christ’s death in your sin nature we are born with. knew the high position that Following the celebration things, blessed are you if to make an atonement for place be in vain. He did not The big question to consider He would have with His of Jesus’ entry into you do them.” your souls: for it is the blood remain dead, but arose from is “what is true humility?” Father as our Wonderful Jerusalem, Jesus spent some Finally, let’s remember that maketh an atonement for the grave, just as He said He Counselor, Prince of Peace, extra time with His disciples the soul.” would. Is there room in your God’s word has given many what Jesus has said, “For Mighty God, and Everlasting at a Passover Feast as He Another goat would be the heart for Him? examples of Jesus modeling even the Son of Man did not Father. knew His time with them on sin-bearer and would be humility for us. come to be served, but to However, even though He earth would be coming to an freed outside the camp, Luke Knickerbocker is the pastor As human beings, many serve, and to give His life a would hold such a title as end soon. He wanted to hence signifying their sins of Bethel Baptist Church in Lake of us may have the tendency ransom for many.” (Mark this, He portrayed Himself show His true unconditional were gone, to be remem- Placid, 216 E. Park St. E-mail to consider ourselves better 10:45) to be just like us. Matthew love and faithfulness to them bered no more. The high him at [email protected]. than others or that we should priest had to perform this The church Web site is visit- ceremony every year for the bethelbaptist.com.

Snapshots from 1:30-3 p.m. at St. John United Friday, May 6 at Spring Lake Methodist Church, Grand Prix Drive Presbyterian Church, 5887 U.S. 98. Continued from page 9B (behind Walmart). This location is about seven miles east Undies Sundays The theme of the service is “Tracing of U.S. 27 and the church is on the - Sunday, April 24 - Easter Sunday, the Steps of Jesus” and will follow the south side. 8:15, 9:30, and 11 a.m. worship servic- path of Christ from the Upper Room to es. Worship Singers and the Orchestra The doors will open at 10 a.m. and the burial in six brief segments. Each will provide special music at the tradi- the celebration will begin at 10:30 a.m. segment will include a Scripture, medi- tional worship services and the Praise This celebration is open to the public. tation and congregational response. team at the contemporary worship serv- At this meeting refreshments will be Participants include: Major Bruce ice. delayed until after the program. Bring a Stefanik, Salvation Army; Rev. Gary On Easter Morning, the Special sandwich wrapped to share. The group Kindle, Faith Lutheran; Deacon James Events/ Celebration Committee will be will provide something to drink. McGarry, St. Catherine Catholic; Rev. hosting a refreshment stand under the This is a special service to collect Lester Osbeck, Calvary Church; Rev. tent on the front lawn. the “least coin” (pennies) that members Cecil Hess, Palms of Sebring; Rev. The committee will be serving, cof- have collected during the past year. George Miller, Emmanuel United fee, juice, and pastries after each serv- Bring a friend and a sandwich and Church of Christ; Rev. Keith Simmons, ice. Plan to stop by and join in the cel- enjoy the company of fellow church Sebring Church of the Brethren; Rev. ebration of “The Risen Christ” and fel- women. For additional information call Fred Jeans, Kenilworth Care Center; lowship with one another. Alice Koster at 382-2819. Rev. Ronald DeGenaro, Host Pastor; The church is at 117 N. Oak Ave. Rev. Steve Hagen, Alliance Church; (phone 465-2742). St. Agnes announces Holy Rev. Darrell Peer, First Presbyterian; Week plans Frostproof Good Friday Rev. A.C. Bryant, First United Methodist; Rev. David Springer, Hope SEBRING — The schedule for St. Service Hospice; Rev. Sheila Swanger, St. John Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840 United Methodist; Mr. David Averill, FROSTPROOF — Each year the Lakeview Drive, for Holy Week servic- St. John United Methodist. Frostproof Ministerial Association es is as follows: Special music will include the Courtesy photo hosts an evening Good Friday Service April 17, Palm Sunday Ð 7:45 and 10 Jeanne Johnson of the Women of St James Catholic Church Sounds of Sebring Male Quartet; the at an area church. Due to larger atten- a.m. presents proceeds from a recent charity drive known as choir of the host church and Soloist, dance, this year the service will be held April 21, Maundy Thursday Ð 7 p.m. Undies Sundays Drive to Manna volunteer Pauline Vogt. Robert Faldorf. at the American Legion Post 95 audito- April 22, Good Friday Ð noon The freewill offering received will rium in the historic City Hall building, April 24, Easter Sunday Ð Sunrise benefit the ministerial relief fund of the 111 W. First St. in downtown Sebring Ministerial Association, which Lakefront Service, 6:30 a.m.; Rite I, Frostproof. The service begins at 7 is sponsoring this annual service. 7:45 a.m.; and Rite II, 10 a.m. p.m. Friday, April 22, The message will The public is cordially invited to There will be an egg hunt between be “The Road to Calvary - Jesus’ Final participate in this ecumenical service. Rite I and Rite II services for all chil- Week.” For further information, call 382-1737. dren. Members of the Ministerial Association will each bring Scripture First Baptist announces Easter Sunrise Service on and a five-minute teaching. This style Lake Reedy of tag team teaching has become a pop- Easter service times ular format for the Frostproof commu- LAKE PLACID — First Baptist FROSTPROOF — The Frostproof nity services held Good Friday, Church of Lake Placid, 119 E. Royal Ministerial Association’s Community Thanksgiving and Christmas each year. Palm St., will host the following serv- Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Bring a friend or family member for ices for Easter: Sunday, April 24 - 8-9 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 24 at the east this special evening. a.m. traditional service; 9:15-10:30 end of Wall Street in historic down- For more information, contact Pastor a.m., contemporary service; and 10:45 town Frostproof. This year the event is Brian Smith at First United Methodist a.m. to noon, contemporary service. hosted by the First Baptist Church of Church at (863) 635-3107. There will be no evening service. Frostproof. Community Good Friday Watch the sunrise over Lake Reedy, Church Women United renew your relationship with your Follow the News-Sun on service planned meet May 6 heavenly Father and fellowship with friends and neighbors. Bring your own SEBRING — Community Good SEBRING — The next meeting of chair if you can. For more information, Friday service will be held on April 22 Church Women United will be held on call (863) 635-3603. www.twitter.com/thenewssun www.facebook.com/newssun www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, April 15, 2011 Page 11B DIVERSIONS Bunnies bought for ‘The Conspirator’ is stately to a fault

By CHRISTY LEMIRE Easter often wind AP Movie Critic Robert Redford’s latest up in shelters film, “The Conspirator,” explores a time in American Dear Abby: 6. Are they history that most of us prob- Could you please willing to ensure ably never knew about, or at reprint a letter you that children least forgot: the 1865 trial of ran a few years under 7 won’t Mary Surratt, a boarding ago about the dan- pick up the rabbit house owner whose son was gers of purchasing without supervi- suspected of helping John a pet rabbit for sion? Rabbits are Wilkes Booth assassinate children at Easter? fragile; their legs Abraham Lincoln. As a rabbit owner or spine will It should be tense and for eight years, Dear Abby break if acciden- thrilling, full of rich, power- I’m all too famil- tally dropped. ful performances; instead, iar with the misconceptions 7. Can they provide it’ll make you feel like you and ridiculous theories three hours of exercise should be taking notes in associated with these every day in an escape- preparation for a high-school delightful creatures. Every proof area outside its cage? exam. And like the last film point in that letter rang 8. Do the adults want the Redford directed, the terror- true to me, and I beg any- rabbit, too? A rabbit should ism drama “Lions for The American Film Company one considering giving a be a family pet. Lambs,” it’s painfully Robin Wright Penn stars as Mary Surratt in ‘The Conspirator.’ child a rabbit to reconsider. If people have questions preachy and sanctimonious. When I bought my about rabbits and their James McAvoy stars as is stately and respectable to a shafts of misty, unforgiving bunny, it was near Easter care, please ask them to Frederick Aiken, a 28-year- fault: It’s too safe. It feels the sunlight. Whether they’re time. Most pet stores did- contact my organization. old Civil War hero for the need to bang us over the head meant to provide enlighten- n’t offer them, and I was We are happy to answer Union who’s now the lawyer with how important it is. And ment or cast blame, they feel told it was because of the questions. Our Web site is assigned to defend Mary Redford is trying way too repetitive. large number of rabbits www.rabbitnetwork.org, (Robin Wright), the lone hard to make these events Sure, “The Conspirator” found dead or abandoned and our phone number is woman charged in the case. from a century and a half ago has an excellent, pedigreed on the streets because the (781) 431-1211. Being young and idealistic seem like a relevant supporting cast including selfish, inhumane people Finally, if a rabbit is — and functioning as the metaphor for where we are as Tom Wilkinson, Colm who bought them for the right for you and your fam- kind of character Redford a nation post-9/11. Meaney, Danny Huston and holiday disposed of them ily, please adopt one from himself would have played Nobody ever evolves here; Stephen Root in one great the next day. These dear a shelter or rescue group. decades ago — Aiken says he “The Conspirator” doesn’t Movie Review scene. (Justin Long, mean- little animals deserve own- You’ll enrich your family doesn’t know whether offer characters so much as while, shows up with the ers who will love and with a new member and Mary is guilty of conspira- human representations of ‘The Conspirator’ worst fake facial hair known respect them. Please don’t also teach your kids the cy, but he feels she deserves principles. Aiken is always Rating: PG-13 (some vio- to mankind as one of Aiken’s waste their lives. value of saving a life. a fair trial. determined and high-minded lent content) fellow soldiers, and his pres- Ð Caitlin in L.A. Thank you. Ð Suzanne The entire nation is against (and Alexis Bledel as his girl- ence feels awkward and way Running time: 122minutes Dear Caitlin: I’m happy Trayhan, president, House her — and against him, too, friend is always sweet and too contemporary.) to oblige. The letter you Rabbit Network by association. But Kevin boring.) Review: (of 4) But then, Wilkinson, as requested carries an impor- Dear Suzanne: The Kline, as the power-hungry Mary remains the stoic Aiken’s superior, is saddled tant message that can’t be topic of bunnies, baby Secretary of War Edwin martyr, proudly prepared to with clunky lines like: “It’s repeated often enough: chicks and ducklings as Stanton, makes it clear that do whatever she must to pro- motif is static and suffocat- time to heal the nation, not Dear Abby: Easter is Easter gifts is one that someone must pay for the tect her son, until the very ing. Redford (with the help of wage more war.” coming. Many families recurs every year. I hear president’s death. It may as end. Stanton is always cinematographer Newton Even an actor of his versa- still purchase live rabbits from people who work in well be Mary Surratt. unscrupulously conniving Thomas Sigel) shoots nearly tility and stature can’t make as pets for their children. animal shelters deploring Redford’s film, based on a and out for blood. all his interiors the same that sound like anything but Parents often think rabbits the fact that these helpless script by James D. Solomon, Even the film’s aesthetic way: dark rooms pierced with what it is: a lecture. are good “starter” pets and little creatures are later don’t understand what they dumped when they cease to are getting into. As a be novelties. I hope readers result, many of these poor will take to heart what you Lohan in talks for role in Travolta’s Gotti biopic creatures end up in animal have written, particularly shelters, and children learn the suggestion that if a rab- Associated Press but didn’t talk to the press. leader of the legendary and racketeering and died in that pets are disposable. bit is going to be adopted, NEW YORK — A press She has been plagued by Gambino crime family, who prison a decade later. Before getting rabbits, a shelter or rescue group conference for John legal problems in recent had a knack for evading con- At the press conference, people should consider: can be an excellent Travolta’s latest project, years and is now battling a victions on a variety of mob Travolta talked about con- 1. Are they willing to resource. “Gotti: Three Generations,” felony grand theft charge in indictments brought against necting to the Gotti role on a make a seven-to-10-year had a surprise guest: Lindsay California over a $2,500 him, earning him the nick- deeper level. He said he had commitment? That is the Dear Abby is written by Lohan. necklace. names Dapper Don and talked to one of Gotti’s sur- average lifespan of a rab- Abigail Van Buren, also The 24-year-old actress Travolta, 57, will star as Teflon Don. Gotti finally was viving sons, John “Junior” bit. known as Jeanne Phillips, and has been rumored to be up John Gotti, the well-dressed convicted in 1992 of murder Gotti. 2. What will happen if was founded by her mother, for the role of Victoria Gotti, their child gets bored with Pauline Phillips. Write Dear daughter of the infamous the bunny after six Abby at www.DearAbby.com or “Dapper Don” John Gotti. months? P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, Producer Marc Fiore con- 3. Is there a place in CA 90069. To receive a collec- firmed Tuesday that he’s in their house for a rabbit tion of Abby’s most memorable talks with Lohan, whom he cage? – and most frequently request- called “a terrific actress,” but 4. Are they willing to ed – poems and essays, send a said nothing had been final- pay to get it business-sized, self-addressed ized. spayed/neutered and pro- envelope, plus check or money Lohan, who has starred in vide vet care? order for $6 (U.S. funds) to: such films as “Mean Girls” 5. Do they know that Dear Abby – Keepers Booklet, and “Freaky Friday,” sat in most rabbits hate to be P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, the front row at the press held? Will their child IL 61054-0447. (Postage is conference and posed for accept that? included in the price.) photos with the cast and crew

Not every new show is ratings winner for networks

By DAVID BAUDER only CBS’ “The Mentalist” on Thursday fin- AP Television Writer ishing among Nielsen’s top 10 shows. NEW YORK — What do ABC’s “Off the “America’s Next Great Restaurant,” an Map,” NBC’s “America’s Next Great attempt at creating a new reality franchise, Restaurant” and CBS’ “Chaos” have in com- has flopped for NBC. The new CBS drama mon? “Chaos” had 5.7 million viewers last week, It won’t be longevity, based on last week’s considered a weak showing for that network. Nielsen Co. ratings. Every television season Competition dominated prime-time net- has more failures than successes, and these work TV, with the top shows being new shows appear to be misses. “American Idol,” “Dancing With the Stars” The medical drama “Off the Map” had 3.8 and CBS’ airing of Connecticut’s victory over million viewers last Wednesday, a little more Butler in the NCAA men’s basketball champi- than a third of the audience for another new onship. show, the CBS spinoff “Criminal Minds: The premiere of Fox’s “Breaking In” was Suspect Behavior” in the same 10 p.m. ET the most-watched new Fox sitcom in five time slot. That time is becoming increasingly years, although it kept less than half the audi- difficult for the networks to program, with ence from its “Idol” lead-in. 12BPAGE LIVING News-Sun Friday, April 15, 2011

A few reminders to keep you and your property secure

BY BRIAN HAAS, MARIA CHERCOLES AND DANIEL VASQUEZ Sun Sentinel

hether it’s a fast run to the mall to pick up a birthday gift, a stop at the ATM for some walking-around cash or merely darting out of the house to get to an appointment, too often our minds are on a million different things. A million dif- ferent things, that is, except for one thing we should be thinking of: safety. And while we’re not paying atten- tion, we can face a vehicle break-in, a stolen PIN number or even a burglary at home. Sometimes crime is unavoidable, but there is plenty you can to do to help keep yourself, your family and your property secure. Here are some safety tips from the experts to help you pre- vent crime.

WHEN SHOPPING ■ Reduce distractions, such as using a cellphone, while walking Illustrations by to your car. Mark Mattern/MCT ■ Always park in well-lit AT THE ATM areas. ■ Use ATMs you are most ficulty with a transaction. any other inviting targets such as neighbor or relative who lives ■ Limit the amount of valu- familiar with in well-lit, well- ■ If using a drive-up ATM, be cellphones, hand-held electronic nearby. Having someone you trust ables you carry to minimize placed areas. sure passenger windows are rolled games or expensive jewelry. check on your home regularly potential loss. ■ Be aware of your surround- up and all doors are locked. ■ Never leave your purse or goes a long way toward protecting ■ Do not leave packages in ings, particularly at night. If you wallet unattended in a shopping your house. your car and return to stores. see suspicious people, do not use AROUND TOWN cart. IN YOUR YARD ■ If you make a valuable pur- the machine. ■ ■ Have car keys out and ready If you notice another car fol- ■ Trim those trees: Keep your chase, go straight home. ■ Have your card in hand as when approaching your car. Check lowing you, drive to the nearest bushes (including hedges) ■ Do not overload yourself you approach the ATM. Don’t the back seat and floor before you police station or busy, well-lit trimmed to 2 or 3 feet tall. Taller with packages. Use will-call and wait to get to the ATM and then get in. area. Call 911. bushes provide burglars good hid- curbside package pickup services look for it. ■ ■ Make a habit of locking Complete an inventory. If ing spots. In addition, experts rec- instead. ■ Be careful that no one can your car doors and closing your your valuables or credit cards are ommend the first 7 feet of branch- ■ Make a plan ahead of time see you enter your PIN on the windows immediately when you lost or stolen, you will have serial es be pruned to prevent someone in case your children become sep- keyboard. Use your body to shield get in your car, even before you from climbing to an attic or sec- arated from you. the keyboard. fasten your seatbelt. ond floor. Also, you don’t want ■ Do not count or display ■ Always lock car doors and your bushes or trees to obscure WITH YOUR money from the ATM. Put your take the keys when you leave your your view of your yard. VEHICLE money into a pocket or purse and car, even if you’ll be gone for just ■ Protect your windows: To count it later. ■ When your vehicle is unat- a short time. deter break-ins, you can plant ■ tended, don’t leave the windows Be cautious when strangers ■ Don’t leave valuables in thorny bushes under windows. down. And remember to lock the offer to help if you are having dif- view in the car, even if the vehicle Bougainvillea, barberries and car. is locked. Thieves can smash your roses work well. Using gravel ■ Take valuables with window and grab your purse or stones under windows eliminates a you and lock anything computer in a matter of seconds. criminal’s ability to silently prowl you must leave behind ■ As you walk down the street near your house. Anyone who in your trunk. or through the parking area, walk walks on those will make a loud Create an inventory of your crunching noise with each step. ■ Don’t leave alertly and assertively. Don’t valuable items to keep handy ■ anything in weigh yourself down with too Shine a light: Install motion- in case of emergency. plain sight. If many parcels. activated floodlights in out-of- you can’t ■ Do not talk on your reach places around your home. hide an item cell phone while walking numbers and phone numbers Lights scare away burglars and in your trunk through parking areas. handy. alert homeowners to potential or car, take Thieves will assume you AT HOME problems outside. Just make sure it home are distracted by the con- they’re installed so no one can ■ Add decorative reinforce- before going versation and perceive you tamper with them. ment plate to your doors. They elsewhere, sug- as an easy mark. ■ Get a survey: Some local can be found at most home- gests Sgt. Thomas ■ If you carry a purse, police departments have free sur- improvement stores and cost Palmer of the Broward hold it close to your body; if a vey programs for homes and busi- around $10. (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office. wallet, keep it in a front pock- nesses. Just ask for the depart- ■ Don’t hide spare keys out- ■ Don’t forget about cell- et. ment’s crime prevention folks. side your home. Thieves are good phones or other electronics you ■ When carrying a purse, Officers can look at a wide range snoops, especially when time is on are charging in the console. take only the essentials (a dri- of security issues during these their side. evaluations, including doors, ■ Copy down serial numbers ver’s license, a limited amount ■ Light up your home. Use locks, windows and garages. To on any electronics to make recov- of cash, one credit or debit card motion detectors outside and see if evaluation is available in ery easier. and a check or two). timers inside (when you’re not your area, call your local police ■ ■ Don’t carry irreplaceable Take as little with you as home). department. necessary when making routine items such as photos of grandchil- SOURCES: AMERICAN BANKING ■ Maintain landscaping. ASSOCIATION; ATMONGUARD; NATIONAL trips to the store, school and other Safeguarding dren, and don’t carry your original Overgrown trees and shrubs can CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL; SOUTH places. your vehicle Social Security card in your purse FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; provide hiding spaces for would- TOM KRAEUTLER, HOST OF THE NATIONALLY ■ requires or wallet. SYNDICATED RADIO SHOW “THE MONEY PIT” If you can, park inside your be thieves. garage instead of in the driveway. vigilance. ■ Don’t display your cash or ■ Be really kind to a favorite