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www.newssun.com Friday-Saturday, February## 28-March 1, 2014 Humane Need some help? Unsung Eures says Society Heroes county fire ready to He’ll come running services up expand to challenge

By BARRy FOSTER By PHIL ATTINGER News-Sun Correspondent Staff Writer

SEBRING — It is a SEBRING — Getting enough project that has been volunteers to cover fire calls or years in the making. enough money to cover opera- Now, officials of the Hu- tional costs has long been a chal- mane Society of High- lenge for Highlands County’s vol- lands County say they unteer fire departments. are ready to break Some have paid staff, whose ground on their new jobs depend on the departments’ dog kennels. annual assessments in their dis- “We signed the con- tricts. tract Tuesday and plan But whether a department has to hand it in by the end paid staff or all-volunteer, with of the week,” said Hu- brand new fire engines or older mane Society President ones, the service they provide can Judy Spiegel. never waver and must only get The facility will be better, said Tim Eures, emergency built in two phases. First operations director. Katara Simmons/News-Sun will be the dog kennels, “I’ve gotta give a lot of credit to with a second unit to Chet Brojek with his prized possession, a 2014 red Corvette. Brojek, a longtime teacher and running coach who also gives count- these departments,” Eures said: less hours to community service was named the News-Sun Unsung Hero for the month of February. house cats, a medical unit for the animals and See FIRe | A6 administrative space. Chet Brojek has coached and helped thousands “This is not going to be a small facility, it is By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEy are our own publisher Romo- Housing Authority, the High- going to provide for a Special to the News-Sun na Washington and editor Scott lands County Education Foun- very professional opera- Dressel. dation, Nu-Hope and Friends tion,” she said. “We are In gratitude for his untir- Since retiring in 2003, he of Highlands Hammock — and looking to take the Hu- ing work on behalf of our chil- continues to mentor students is a member of the Champions mane Society here to dren, teens and elderly citizens, and run track meets, provid- Club and Avon Park Noon Ro- the next step.” the News-Sun is pleased to an- tary. Bevis Construction nounce Chet Brojek, retired ‘When you’ve had a good He is well known as a fund- will be handling the Avon Park High School teach- raiser for charitable causes — work. The plan is to put er and track and field coach, is life — and I found that here‚ “I know people who grab their down the footprint for our Unsung Hero for February. you owe something back.’ wallets when they see me com- the entire building, then Brojek spent 35 years at Avon Chet Brojek ing,” Brojek said with a grin. develop it as funds be- Park High School, mentoring, Over the years he guesses he come available. educating and inspiring young ing young people with an op- has helped raise hundreds of “We want to do as people to make the most of portunity for athletic scholar- thousands of dollars. much as possible their lives. He estimates he’s ships. He also serves on seven While Brojek was born in Katara Simmons/News-Sun file up front. We have to taught and coached upwards of volunteer boards — including Avon Park with Floridian roots, Volunteer firefighters handle a lot of the 8,000 students — two of whom, MidFlorida Credit Union, Habi- calls in Highlands County, which has See HUMANe | A6 in the interest of full disclosure, tat for Humanity, the Avon Park See BROJeK | A5 more than 200 volunteer firefighters. Avon Park Rotary CANdidAte ProFile plans to honor Roepstorff has veterans with bricks experience with Project for said spokesman Dr. Den- nis Mungall. city, departments Veterans Square The program is a co- operative effort involv- By SAMANTHA GHOLAR launching soon ing both the Avon Park Staff Writer Rotary and the Avon By BARRy FOSTER Park Noon Rotary clubs SEBRING –– Though he News-Sun Correspondent as well as the Avon Park Katara Simmons/News-Sun file enjoys his nearly daily golf Community Redevelop- The Avon Park Rotary Club wants to sell commemorative bricks to be outings and all the oth- Avon Park — The ment Agency. placed around Veterans Square and the flag pole on Main Street in er things that come with Avon Park Rotary Club The idea would be to Avon Park. retirement, Sebring City has proposed an ambi- get the bricks engraved Council candidate Mar- Katara Simmons/News-Sun tious project to help raise and use the money to “Our plan is to charge the wedges that surround ty Roepstorff is ready to Marty Roepstorff answers ques- money for local service help finance several proj- $65 each for the en- the veterans memori- share his time with the tions recently during a City of Se- personnel while deco- ects including a Gold graved bricks that will go al, with civilians placed city of Sebring in a more bring Candidate Forum hosted by rating Veterans Square in Star/Blue Star Christ- around the Veterans Me- around the base of the proactive way. the News-Sun. the City of Charm. mas tree and to assist morial and $55 for those flag pole. Roepstorff, former Se- “We want to put com- in the funding of Hon- around the flag pole,” he By his count, Mun- bring utilities director for hopes of becoming one of memorative bricks both or Flights for veterans so said. gall said there are about 15 years, retired in late the three new members of around both the Veterans they might see the World The plan calls for 2,500 bricks that might December only to find the city council. Memorial and at the flag War II Memorial in Wash- bricks to be grouped by himself back at city hall pole there on the Mall,” ington. the branch of service in See ROTARY | A6 filing his paperwork in See PROFILe | A5

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South Florida competition AVON PARK – Walker by singer/songwriter G.W.. News-suN Memorial Academy is now Saunders. Call 253-0771. Highlands County’s Hometown By SAMANtHA GHoLAr course is based around three seconds,” Albrit- accepting applications for Newspaper Since 1927 Staff Writer a mock criminal pursuit. ton said. PreK School Year 2014- yMCA hosting http//:www.newssun.com The handler and the The Hard-Fast com- 2015. Walker Memorial Christian Concert The News-Sun (USPS – ISSN SEBRING –– Sergeant dog must not only make petition displayed Mi- Academy has dual term 0163-3988) is published every Kyle Albritton and Dep- their way through the co’s skill alone. With accreditation with the SEBRING — The Sunday, Wednesday & Friday. Peri- uty Cory Tomblin of rigorous course, but also the team’s favorite mu- highest level awarded. Highlands County Family odical postage paid at Sebring, FL and additional entry office(s). All the Highlands County apprehend a suspect. sic getting them excited Space is limited in the YMCA will be host- material contained herein is the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit “There’s shooting in- for the competition, the full-day PreKindergarten ing their third annual property of the News-Sun, which showed up to the South volved, you’re moving K-9 raced approximate- program to 21 children. Christian Concert from is an affiliate of Halifax Media Florida K9 Competition around the whole time ly 40 yards before taking There are two teachers per 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Group. Reproduction in whole or in with their game faces on and at the end you have down a “suspect” at the classroom. The student Champions For Children part is forbidden without the writ- ten permission of the publisher. and came back winners. to physically apprehend finish. must be 4 years old before Circle Theatre. This year’s All material submitted for publica- Albritton, accompa- someone. The dog has to “They judge how hard Sept. 1, 2014. show will feature The tion becomes the property of the nied by his K-9 part- take them down,” Albrit- your dog hits and bites. To request an enroll- Jayc Harold Band, The newspaper and may be edited for ner Mico, and Tomb- The fastest dog beat ment application or Wacaster Family, and Nala clarity and space, as well as re- lin, accompanied by his Mico by .02 seconds. schedule a tour, call 453- Price. printed, published and used in all media. Postmaster: Send address K-9 Remco, represent- Mico came in second 3131, ext. 201. Florida Tickets will be avail- change to: News-Sun, 2227 U.S. ed Highlands County in with 2.44 seconds,” Al- State VPK funding avail- able for purchase at YMCA 27 S., Sebring, FL 33870. a big way taking home britton said. able, visit www.elcflori- through Saturday. Call three top 10 placements It was a noteworthy dasheartland.org. 382-9622 for information. Commitment to aCCuraCy during the competi- day for the HCSO’s K-9 The News-Sun promptly cor- tion on Feb. 22 in Unit and something Al- Maryland Day Democratic Party rects errors of fact appearing in Bonyton Beach. britton and Tomblin are its news stories. If you believe we is Saturday dinner is Saturday have made an error, call the news- The competi- both very proud to have room at (863) 385-6155, ext. tion, opened to accomplished. Albritton SEBRING — If you SEBRING – The an- 516. If you have a question or any law enforce- stated that next year’s were born in Maryland, nual Democratic Party comment about coverage, write to ment agency in event is definitely a pos- lived in Maryland, passed JJ Dinner will take place Scott Dressel, editor, 2227 U.S. the state of Florida, sibility. through or want to visit at 6 p.m. Saturday at the 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870; email [email protected].; or brought together “It is a really fun event. Maryland, you are invit- Sun ’N Lake Community call (863) 385-6155. some of the state’s The stands were full ed to Maryland Day on Center, 3500 Edgewater most well known, and I’m looking for- Saturday. Drive. offiCe and some of the ward to doing it again The event will be at The featured speaker Location: 2227 U.S. 27 South, less well known, units next year. Our K-9 Unit Homer’s restaurant, 1000 will be Dr. Joyce Hamilton Sebring, FL 33870 around. is very tight knit here. A Sebring Square, from Henry, the Mid-Florida Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- Teams from Bonyton lot of us went to school 2-5 p.m. Just pay for your regional director of the day-Friday Phone: (863) 385-6155 Beach, Clewiston, Mi- together and patrolled buffet and ask for the ACLU. Also speaking will ami Police Department, together, so it’s fun to Maryland Day room. be Charlene Edwards, Main Fax: (863) 385-1954 photo by Katara Simmons Newsroom Fax: (863) 385- Palm Beach County do these things, we get For more information, candidate for school 2453 Sheriff’s Office, Boca Ra- Highlands County Sheriff’s Of- a lot of support,” Albrit- contact Annette (after board. fice Sgt. Kyle Albritton and K9 ton Police Department ton said. 5 p.m.) at 382-3891 or 381- Dinner will be catered. SubSCription rateS Mico received second place dur- and many more added ing South Florida K9 Competi- As far as the compe- 1739 or call Darlene or Bill Tickets may be purchased Home up to nearly three dozen tition, Albritton knows at 382-3101. online at http://hcdem. 12 mos. Tax Total tion in Boynton Beach. $72.22 $5.06 $77.28 teams competing in this that Highlands Coun- org/events.html, or by In Florida mail year’s event. ty isn’t the biggest by elks plan trip calling 382-9961 or party 12 mos. Tax Total No strangers to the any means but works to to Hard rock headquarters at 385-8601. $107.24 $7.51 $114.75 competition, Albritton, ton said. make his unit and his Ticket cost is $50. Out of Florida mail Tomblin, Mico and Rem- Mico and Albritton county one of the best. SEBRING — Sebring 12 mos. Tax Total 1st Saturday $122.41 $8.57 $130.98 co were able to come placed second in the ob- “Anytime you put Elks Lodge 1529 has a bus away with top place- stacle course. Their im- yourself under pressure going to Tampa Hard Rock Breakfast served Your newspaper is delivered by ments, though the com- pressive efforts were to compete you will get on Monday, March 17. an independent contractor. If you petition was no cake definitely noticed as those butterflies, that’s The cost is $20. Anyone AVON PARK – Avon Park do not receive your home deliv- walk. the duo finished only natural. But I welcome interested should con- 1st Saturday Breakfast, ered newspaper by 6 a.m. on any publication date, please phone “There’s three events six seconds behind the it. Not a lot of people tact Angie Warchak at formerly the Avon Park the circulation department before really. The main one is first place winner, which know Highlands Coun- 471-2150. Airport Fly-in Breakfast, 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday, the obstacle course,” Al- happened to be the new ty so I look at it as an op- will be served at Christ and before 11 a.m. Sunday. A re- britton explained. “The course record. portunity to showcase Sebring Village plans Lutheran Church, 1320 placement copy will be delivered handler and the K-9 “The team that beat and put us on the map. trip to dinner theatre County Road 64 East to you. Subscribers who notify us after said times will be issued an compete in this course. us came in at 1 minute I love showing everyone (Main Street), a half mile account credit. It is a timed event and and 39 seconds. We were what Highlands Coun- SEBRING — Sebring past Avon Park High Deadlines for subscription it’s not just your regular only six seconds behind ty is all about,” Albritton Village has a bus going School. changes are noon Tuesday for the obstacle course; it is very the course record. Dep- said. March 22 to the Ed Enjoy fresh pancakes, Wednesday edition, noon Thursday physically demanding uty Tomblin and Rem- Fletcher Dinner Theatre scrambled eggs, hash for the Friday edition and noon Fri- on the handler as well as co got high awards. They Samantha Gholar can be reached for a hilarious comedy, “A browns, sausage, as well day for the Sunday edition. Chang- es received after the times stated the K-9.” finished in sixth place at samantha.gholar@newssun. Bad Year for Tomatoes”. as homemade break- will be processed on the following The nearly 100-yard with two minutes and com or 385-6155 ext: 526. Cost is $58 and Includes fast casseroles and publication date. transportation, din- sticky buns as long as ner, show, all taxes and they last. Serving is from obituarieS anD Lottery announCementS SFSC students attend gratuity. 8-10:30 a.m. on the first Email all obituaries and death lotto Contact Angie Warchak Saturdays of the month at 471-2150. through April. notices to [email protected] Wednesday, Feb. 26 Email all other announcements Black, Brown, and Cost is $5 for one serv- 3-36-37-41-47-48 X-5 to [email protected] Skylarks plays Saturday’s Jackpot: ing of each item. plaCe a ClaSSifieD aD College Bound Summit $15 million at Dance Club For information, call From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F Rev. Scott McLean at Special to the News-Sun (863) 386-6155, ext. 505 or the chance to inter- powerball SEBRING — The 446-0911. (863) 314-9876 act with nationally re- Highlands Social Dance Wednesday, Feb. 19 AVON PARK — Five nowned speakers and Club will host the music Volunteers sought retail aDvertiSing 11-12-17-38-42 PB-2 X-2 South Florida State researchers who shared Saturday’s Jackpot: of the Skylarks 10- for Guardian ad Mitch Collins College students had empirical data, best $60 million piece dance band from Litem Program 386-5626 the opportunity to at- practices and model 7-9:30 p.m. today at the [email protected] tend the eighth annu- programs. mega money Highlands Social Center, SEBRING – The Vickie Watson al Black, Brown, and “The networking op- 3400 Sebring Parkway. Guardian ad Litem pro- 386-5631 Tuesday, Feb. 25 [email protected] College Bound (BBCB) portunity and the mea- 2-22-27-40 PB-22 Dance to the big band gram, which serves Summit recently in sure of success by some sounds of the 50s, 60s and abused and neglected Terri Lee Today’s Jackpot: $550,000 386-5628 Tampa. of the key note speakers 70s. Snacks and sandwich- children across Highlands [email protected] The summit is a na- at the conference such mega millionS es will be available. County, is seeking tional effort sponsored as Earvin ‘Magic’ John- Admission is $7 for volunteers. legal aDvertiSing by Hillsborough Com- son and Tampa Bay Tuesday, Feb. 25 non-members, and $5 for Volunteer guardians Janet Emerson munity College to en- Rays pitcher Cesar Ra- 12-18-25-35-66 PB-15 X-5 members. help represent children 385-6155, ext. 596 courage more African- mos was an encourage- Today’s Jackpot: $216 million Dress is smart casual. who are involved in court [email protected] American and Latino ment for the students Everyone is welcome, in- proceedings. young men to push to work hard towards CaSh 3 cluding singles. BYOB. Guardians must be at newSroom Tuesday, Feb. 25 through perceived ob- achieving their goals,” For more information, least 21 years old and Call 385-6155 Day: 9-4-3 Night: 1-2-5 Scott Dressel, Editor, ext. 516 stacles and earn a col- said Eddie Cuencas, ad- Wednesday, Feb. 26 call 386-0855 or visit www. undergo background or [email protected] lege degree that is wor- visor for the interna- Day: 8-3-1 Night: 1-2-2 highlandsdanceclub.org. checks and a certification Phil Attinger, Staff Writer, ext. thy of their aspirations tional student organiza- process. 541 or phil.attinger@newssun. and career goals. tion at SFSC. ‘Sweetthang’ and For more information com play 4 This year’s theme “For me personally, ‘StringBean’ at about the program, call Samantha Gholar, Staff Writ- Tuesday, Feb. 25 er, ext. 526 or samantha.gholar@ was, “Setting the Record SFSC being one of the Day: 1-9-9-2 Night: 9-2-1-1 Under the oaks Dawn Shinskey at (863) newssun.com Straight: Demystifying sponsors of the sum- Wednesday, Feb. 26 534-4597 or email Dawn. Dan Hoehne, Sports Editor, ext. the Perception of Afri- mit is an indication of Day: 3-3-8-1 Night: 0-4-1-1 SEBRING – It is ru- [email protected]. 528 or daniel.hoehne@newssun. can-American and Lati- the effort made by the mored that ‘SweetThang’ com VFW provides Katara Simmons, Photographer, no Males in Higher Ed- institution to motivate fantaSy 5 and ‘StringBean’ will be ucation,’’ and featured more African-American at Under The Oaks Opry, ext. 538 or katara.simmons@ Monday, Feb. 14 taste of Italy newssun.com. NBA legend and entre- and Latino students to 8-19-25-26-31 3501 Beck Ave., to offer preneur Earvin “Magic” enroll in postsecondary Tuesday, Feb. 25 country, bluegrass, gospel, AVON PARK – VFW 9853 RomonA WAshington Johnson as the keynote education and pursue 14-16-20-32-34 blues at 7 p.m. today and will have a Taste of Italy Publisher and Executive Editor speaker. their dreams of becom- Wednesday, Feb. 26 2 p.m. Sunday. from 5-7 p.m. today as the [email protected] Participants also had ing successful.” 8-11-27-32-33 The events are hosted theme for dinner. 385-6155, ext. 515 C M Y K www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 l NEWS-SUN l A3 C M Y K

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Another View Young adults right not to buy into Obamacare

ichelle Obama had a laugh or two last week on “The Tonight MShow Starring Jimmy Fallon” while talking about ObamaCare and the silly — and potentially dangerous — things young folks do. She called them “knuckleheads.” But it’s starting to look like the joke may be on her and her husband. “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, young people can stay on their par- ents’ insurance until they are 26,” Who is the bad partner? Obama said. “But once they hit 26 — they’re on their own. And a lot of young The Florida Legislature is discussing SFWMD recommendations. Howev- Guest Column people think they’re invincible. But whether to use political might to seize er, in fairness, SFWMD has been a re- the truth is, young people are knuck- control of the management of Lake Wayne Daltry sponsive partner in many projects out- leheads, you know? They’re the ones Okeechobee, and water reservoirs, side of the Corps domain or interest. who are cooking for the first time and from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Government sued the State of Florida, The quality of the environment is slice their finger open. They’re danc- and turn control over to the South and its agent, the South Florida Water key to the economies of east and west ing on the bar stool.” Florida Water Management District Management District to prevent fur- communities. Experience has demon- Maybe so — but unfortunately for (SFWMD). This proposal is a bad idea; ther degradation and restore nation- strated that without the creative ten- the first lady and her husband, these it overlooks the history of the manage- al resources. The lawsuit dragged on sion of the partnership, both partners knuckleheads are smart enough to ment of Lake Okeechobee, and relat- for years until Governor Chiles sym- receiving input from affected parties, know that ObamaCare isn’t in their ed water bodies, in regard to the Clean bolically surrendered the State’s sword, that one agency will be swayed to the best interest. Water Act. which resulted in a Court overseen and interests of favored stakeholders/lob- Yes, they may have occasional acci- First, Florida petitioned the Feder- monitored Settlement Agreement. byists, to the detriment of the other dents, but their collective doctor bills al government for the construction of Third, as part of the partnership, the stakeholders, notably the silent stake- don’t come to nearly as much as those the Herbert Hoover Dike, and the Cen- State of Florida and Federal Govern- holder, Nature. of older folks. ObamaCare forces them tral and Southern Flood Control Proj- ment agreed to a Federal/State resto- This is a situation that needs both to pay well more than their costs in or- ect, to provide flood relief and water ration effort Task Force, which in turn the belt and the suspenders of State der to subsidize the older group. With- supply sources for agriculturaland ur- developed a restoration plan that was and Federal government, because out those subsidies, the system col- ban development in southeast Florida. agreed to by both parties. The plan otherwise, our pants have kept fall- This expensive effort, in conjunction calls for cost sharing, and joint consul- ing down. Trying to co-opt the Federal lapses. with navigation projects for the Kis- tation in management. role, in management, while expecting This explains why younger folks simmee, St Lucie, and Caloosahatchee This is where we are, or should be, the Federal dollars, indicates the les- aren’t buying in. With little more than Rivers, resulted in a fair weather water today. sons of the lawsuit have been forgot- five weeks left for open enrollment on management system that is unable to Unfortunately, in the years of bad ten. It is possible that some Florida in- the state and federal exchanges, only adapt to increasingly common drought management of Lake Okeechobee, wa- terests think they have gotten all they 24 percent of young adults between and flood conditions. ter levels were allowed to reach heights want from the effort to date, and thus the ages of 18 and 34 have signed up, Second, Florida through its agency, for water supply purposes that led to the rest can be abandoned. well below the White House’s target. now known as the South Florida Water deterioration of the Herbert Hoover We on the west coast know that our These young adults don’t want it, Management District, managed water Dike. As a result, the Corps had to in- needs have not been addressed, except not from the man who promised them for the benefit of agriculture and urban stitute new regulation schedules to through temporary and discretionary hope and change, and not from the water supplies, a reasonable effort un- protect the Dike’s primary purpose of relief, and that we need equitable at- first lady. til the effort abandoned any concept of flood prevention. Additionally, SFW- tention from both partners. Eliminat- Maybe Mrs. Obama should look environmental water supplies for es- MD practiced favoritism for water sup- ing one will only result in harm to our on the bright side: If these youth are tuaries or preserved wetland systems ply deliveries, while shunting flood communities, our economies, and our dancing on bar stools, at least they’re such as Everglades National Park. waters to communities that were not environments. participating in her “Let’s Move” cam- Additionally, public waters were al- normally in Lake Okeechobee’s flood paign. Oh, wait: That might make them lowed to be degraded, and were as- zones. Wayne Daltry of Fort Myers is president of the healthier — and less in need of Obam- sisted to be degraded, by the actions Only in these last few years have Caloosahatchee River Citizens Association (Riv- aCare. Who’ll be laughing then? of public agencies that were supposed these adversely affected communities erwatch). He is a former director of Lee Coun- to be adhering to the provisions of the on the east and west sides of the Lake ty’s Smart Growth department and spent 27 Clean Water Act. The deterioration able to get the Corps of Engineers to years with the Southwest Florida Regional Plan- An editorial from the New York Post. reached such extremes that the Federal consider their needs, often contrary to ning Council, 20 as executive director You’ve got to be bad before you can get better

Recently, I was sitting in my good at everything we’d never thing crazy like that. get worse. “Talent is cheaper geometry class, wondering why I learn. Honestly, whether you are ath- than table salt. What separates couldn’t be a well-versed math- So with that in mind, I decid- letically or academically orient- the talented individual from the ematician despite my current ed if I wasn’t ever bad, then I’d ed, we all have something we successful one is a lot of hard grade in that class. never really be good, because are really bad at. And there is work,” Stephen King once said. I felt like I was in molasses, in order to be good we must only one thing we can do when What is life without a little slow and stuck. It just seems like learn from our faults. I know we are insufficient in an area sweat, anyways? Live life and no matter how hard I work in that sounds a little vague, but — work hard to get better. It’s a play fair, never look back, be- that class, I just stay in the same I’m pretty sure that’s part of the pain, and I mean that from the cause there is there… look for- spot. In the midst of my self meaning of life, at least to me. I bottom of my heart, but all the ward and you’ll see yourself do- pity, I began thinking, “if I could suppose that’s different for ev- hard work put into things we ing what’s right, as long as you change one thing in my life it eryone, though. Guest Column are not naturally great at is well put forth enough hard work, would be my ability to do math.” I feel as if I were a math per- worth it. things will stay bright…. Looking back it seems pretty son, then that would mean I’d Gauri Persad Even with the things you are shallow Nonetheless, as the days end up being a not-so-adequate versatile that they can literally good at there should always Gauri Persad is a Sebring High School progressed on into weeks, I es- writer. So for everything we work do everything with ease. And if room for improvement. I am student. The News-Sun encourages stu- tablish a new consensus about for, there is a compensation. there is a person with these ca- not going to be a decent writ- dents to express their views, which myself. or perhaps everyone I have yet to meet an individ- pabilities, I am almost positive er if I don’t keep practicing, for are those of the writer, not necessar- in general — if we were always ual that is so competent and they are supernatural or some- without practice you can only ily those of the News-Sun staff. C M Y K www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 | News-suN | A5

BROJEK Roepstorff doesn’t From page a1 PROFILE want to see the “pink el- From page a1 ephant” go and has been around long to witness he grew up in Pennsylva- some of the fun times nia and went to college With election day only that have taken place there. He returned in 1968 11 days away, Roepstorff there. with his wife Chris, hav- is concentrating on his The downtown area of ing been hired by the high campaign and his main Sebring is something Ro- school over the phone. issue of local tax solu- epstorff is very pleased Comfortable in his own tions. with and spoke highly of skin, Brojek has a conta- “I like the tax issue. I Community Redevelop- gious smile and easy man- hope to help lower the ment Agency’s Robin Hi- ner that puts people, even taxes,” Roepstorff said. note and marketing guru wary young people, at “If we could take a mil- Casey Wohl for putting ease. He radiates a energy lion (dollars) off of the so much time, effort and and well being that brings utility assessment, we money into bringing the out the best in people, could lower it. Same area to life. and is passionate about thing with the police and “I think they’re do- his community. “When fire, something needs to ing a good job. Casey you’ve had a good life — be addressed along the and Robin have come up and I found that here — lines of fire and police with some good game you owe something back,” (financially).” plans. They’re doing well he said. Since arriving in Se- with everything down Brojek is well known in Courtesy Photo bring in 1960, Roepstorff there. the world of cross coun- Chet Brojek presents a trophy to Hillary Swain during the 2004 Turkey Trot at Highlands Hammock State park. has worked his entire “I hope we can move try running and track and life and owns a home toward expansion as field for the high quality on Lakeview Drive. Ro- well,” Roepstorff said. of the races he’s organized sity of Florida. Coached by epstorff has a strong- With only a few days and administered. For ex- Brojek, she attends school minded attitude when left for Sebring resi- ample, Dorothy Harris, on a cross-country schol- it comes to many issues dents to decide who the who used to work at High- arship. At this point in the in the city including tax- newest members of the lands Hammock State season Tubbs has the fast- es, expansion and, of council will be, Roep- Park and helped Brojek est women’s mile in the course, Harder Hall. storff added his reason with the Turkey Trot and Unsung Heroes award sponsored Southeastern Conference “I don’t think Hard- behind running for elec- Fourth of July Firecracker and is the third fastest er Hall should be torn tion this year. 5K runs, said Brojek intro- by the heroes at Agero. freshman in the country. down. I think we should “I love the city of Se- duced chip timing to local “Chet is the reason I am keep it,” Roepstorff said. bring. I just do. It’s been races. This means the re- on’s Elite track and field with Knighten at the pro- where I am today,” she “We owe $6 million on home to me for many sults can be used to qual- program for children 6-16, gram. The big differ- told the News-Sun. “He the thing I know, but if years. I think it is a great ify for district, state and he turned to Brojek. ence between the young- started helping me with we can sell it for half of it city,” Roepstorff said. national races — includ- “Chet is a great guy,” er and older students, he my running going into my I think we could be OK. ing the Boston Marathon, Knighten said. “He’s al- said laughing, “is that (the junior track season, and “We’d lose some of it Samantha Gholar can be reached which he’s run 11 times as ways excited to help our younger ones) ask me to the improvement I saw (money) but that’s the at samantha.gholar@newssun. part of his 45 total mara- youth and help coach do extra, not sneak off like was huge. way it goes.” com or 385-6155 ext: 526. thons. track. Without him I don’t the high school students.” “Chet gave me the right Harris said it was Bro- know how far we would Harris, who said she was training to be able to run jek who grew the Turkey have gotten. He was a ma- biased because Brojek has for the Gators, which is Trot 5K from a small race jor part of it.” coached her daughter, great because he is such a of about 70 participants to Twelve of the original 32 said, “I can just go on and big Gator fan too. He was the largest in the county students in the program on. He’s mentoring the not only my coach, but with 700 runners. qualified for the nationals, next generation so there my inspiration to be the In 2013, when Reg- and 10 of them went to will be people to take his best person I can be.” gie Knighten, who teach- Detroit to take part. place. That’s the sign of a We thank Chet Brojek es and coaches at APHS, “It’s the fun part of my true leader.” for his dedication, com- looked for help in creating day,” said Brojek, talking Sebring’s Taylor Tubbs is passion, generosity and his after-school Champi- about the time he spends a freshman at the Univer- faith in our children. School Board OKs $9,000 for LPHS tennis courts

By PHIL ATTINGER The school board’s origi- “In a couple of years, Staff Writer nal RPAC funds request of- there might not be RPAC fered in-kind donations funds, so it would cost SEBRING — The High- in the form of the land, $18,000 to do the courts,” lands County Board of maintenance of the courts, Brantley said. County Commissioners paying to run the lighting Board Attorney John Mc- sent a shot into the School at the courts and custodial Clure said he understood Board of Highlands Coun- services on the restrooms, that the parking improve- ty’s court in January. once completed. ments and restrooms were They returned it with a However, board member far more important than spin: They agreed to give Bill Brantley said county the courts. some money to a tennis commissioners expressed “We’re trying to form a court rehabilitation proj- concern that the school community school rela- ect, but not more than board didn’t have “skin in tionship,” McClure said. $9,000. the game,” meaning mon- Likewise, Brantley said The vote was 3-1 with ey. that even without resur- board member Jan Shoop Shoop said she played facing the courts, the dissenting. a lot of tennis in high county would want the The school board has school, college and as a school board to contribute asked the county commis- young mother. She said money. sion to install restrooms at the Lake Placid courts and Otherwise, the county the tennis courts at Lake they didn’t look bad to her. would be inclined not to Placid High School — She said $9,000 of school do it at all. courts which are used by board funds to resurface Superintendent of the community as much the courts seemed a lux- Schools Wally Cox said un- as, if not more than local ury compared to some of like the Avon Park and Se- students. the facilities needing re- bring High School courts, The improvements will pairs that she saw when Lake Placid’s has caught also include resurfacing board members did a on as a community tennis the courts themselves and walk-through of campuses court, and while the two putting in parking spaces. earlier this year. other high school courts The application for the “I think the $9,000 would have parking, Lake Placid’s $113,485 project was sub- be better spent where (it’s) does not. mitted in October 2013. It needed,” Shoop said. Cox said that if the passed the Recreation and Board member Don- school board were to take Parks Committee in De- na Howerton also not- resurfacing off the table, cember and was presented ed that the communi- he’d want school board to the county commission ty used the courts more money to only be used on in January, said Assistant than students. Shoop said the parking lot portion of Superintendent Mike Av- many players use the high the project, not the rest- eryt, head of operations. school or adjacent middle rooms. “They didn’t vote on it. school restrooms. “We’ll use them, but we They wanted some more However, Brantley can do without them” Cox information,” Averyt said. warned the school board said. One thing the county to jump on this chance be- Averyt said he would wanted was money from fore the courts start de- work with County Engi- the school board, as much grading: Courts last 10 neer Ramon Gavarrete to as 50 percent of the cost, years and the Lake Placid put together a presenta- Averyt said. courts are that old now. tion for the county. C M Y K MCY K

A6 | News-suN | Friday, February 28, 2014 www.newssun.com www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 | News-suN | A7 Obituaries City plays dominos with annexation Local singer/songwriter writes story of hope, inspiration Special to the News-Sun Audrey GArNsey and took both her undergrad- seeking advice about writ- we were with our daugh- While Ratliff remains in ing a book of hope and in- ter every day, I have been various stages of recovery Audrey McCord Garnsey uate and graduate studies at Avon Park expands borders south along u.s. 27 died in Mount Sinai, N.Y., on State University of New York SEBRING — Singer, spiration, but decided to compiling information and requires full care ev- Feb. 24, 2014 at the home of at Fredonia. After having been By PHIL ATTINGER After that one, the City wood Mobile Home Park. City council members songwriter Carol Kline has do a children’s book first and researching various ery day, one thing has re- her daughter. Most recently employed by Chautauqua-Cat- Staff Writer Council approved 2500 While that made for voted in January to have been a popular vocalist in as she “learned the ropes.” areas to be included in the mained very important to she lived in Maranatha Village tarugus Electric Cooperative, U.S. 27 South — 19.1 603 homes annexed in City Attorney Gerald Florida since she and her That children’s book was book,” Kline explained. Carol and George Kline: in Sebring, and previously in Pine Valley Central School, AVON PARK — The lat- acres owned by the city three months, Monday’s Buhr seek a court ruling husband first performed based on a funny limer- “But I wanted to be abso- the faithful prayers of Chautauqua County, N.Y. She and Brockton Central School, est spate of parcels an- — which sits just south annexations were either on who gets to provide in the Sunshine State ick Kline would often re- lutely certain of the im- family and friends from all was married to David McCord Audrey retired as assistant nexed into Avon Park fell of the Firemen’s Associ- commercial property or garbage hauling at Crys- more than 13 years ago. cite while caring for her portant points and where over the country. superintendent for business from July 25, 1945 until his like lined-up dominos. ation. vacant. tal Lake Golf Club: The A long-time gospel and severely injured daughter the story line should go. “I don’t know how death on Dec. 20, 2003. She from Chautauqua County Board of Cooperative Educa- As soon as the Avon After that, the city an- The city has also been city or Progressive Waste country singer, Kline’s first out in Texas. “Back in February, the we would have made it was married to Bruce Garnsey Park City Council ap- nexed another city- extending water lines Solutions. show in Sebring was April “With a daughter in re- News-Sun’s publisher/edi- through all these months from Aug. 27, 2005 until his tional Services at Fredonia in proved one parcel for owned parcel: 31 acres into the Avon Park Lakes, The hauler’s contract 2001 at the Tanglewood habilitation facilities for tor, Romona Washington, without the faithfulness death on March 24, 2009. 1983. Church memberships Audrey is survived by her included Cherry Creek Bap- annexation Monday, it located just west of the Lake Lotela, Avon Park is up for renewal in Sep- Resort. By 2002, she and nearly four years,” Kline suggested I write a four- of people who are praying son, Kenneth D. (Inge) Mc- tist, and Dunkirk First Bap- opened the way for an other city-owned par- Estates and Lake Den- tember 2015, but Dele- her husband, George, de- said, “it became my great- part series for the paper to for Kris and for us,” said Cord of Hampton, Va., and her tist and upon moving to Flor- adjacent parcel to come cel at 2055 U.S. 27 South, ton areas — 6,500 feet of on has estimated the city cided to make their home est wish to write a book help me launch the book Kline. “The miracle of it daughter, Janet M. (Richard) ida in 1983, she became a into the city. followed by 3.6 acres pipe, or a little less than would miss out on an es- here. of hope documenting her project. She believed in all is that her memory and D’Angelo of Mount Sinai, N.Y. member of Maranatha Baptist Each parcel owner had at 2511 U.S. 27 South, 1.25 miles. timated $8,170 in sani- Carol Kline has now ongoing struggle simply what I wanted to say and her cognizance is totally Her grandchildren are: Shiela Church in Sebring. Audrey was signed an agreement to owned by Guru Krupa City Manager Julian tation hauling revenue written and recorded to survive. Our daughter is she was a huge encour- intact, and she has a mar- (Craig) Bailey, Jason McCord, also a member of the Benja- be annexed into the city Investment LLC. Deleon hopes to have the per month from Crystal three gospel songs along still learning to walk, talk, agement.” velous sense of humor.” min Prescott chapter of the Torrey D’Angelo, Caroline as soon as the city limits Avon Park has steadi- project done within the Lake. with five CDs, two of eat, and will hopefully be In March, April and May “But I also want people D’Angelo, and Tiffany (Jason) Daughters of the American Revolution in Fredonia, N.Y. were adjacent with that ly been adding to its bor- next three to four weeks, Buhr said the haul- which highlight the cou- able to care for herself one 2013, four separate feature to hear another impor- Dickert. Audrey is also sur- property. ders. It added Crystal pending final certifica- er claims to have a sepa- ple’s inspirational old- day.” stories appeared in the Se- tant message,” Kline said, vived by four great-grandchil- A funeral service is sched- The first parcel to be Lake Golf Club manufac- tion on the Avon Park rate contract with Crystal time gospel concerts. Over Major Kristine Kline bring-based paper, which “and that is we must do so dren: Madison and Brett Bai- uled for Feb. 28 at Jordan Fu- ley and Miriam and James neral Home in Sinclairville, annexed was 3.5 acres tured home park in De- Lakes and Avon Park Es- Lake outside of its coun- the years, Kline put to- Ratliff, RN, USAF, was on Courtesy photo became the basis for four much more to help all of Dickert. N.Y. and a memorial ser- at 2450 U.S. 27 South, cember followed by a tates systems from the ty-issued franchise, but gether a tour venue that her way home southeast Major Kristine Ratliff is the subject of ‘Home of the Brave,’ a story of chapters in the book itself. our young veterans today.” Audrey graduated from Cas- vice in Sebring will be held at owned by the Florida total 15.55 acres in mid- Environmental Protec- Buhr contends the fran- took them into many of San Antonio when her hope, courage and determination. “But I still had to for- Carol Kline said she sadaga Valley Central School a date to be determined in State Firemen’s Associa- January that included 50 tion Agency. chise overrules any con- states, including numer- compact car was T-boned mulate an ending to our hopes her book will pro- in Sinclairville, N.Y. in 1945 March. tion Inc. It’s located on dwelling units at Ban- However, providing tract with park owner, ous shows at Branson’s by an F-350 pickup going daughter’s story,” Kline. vide insight into the ur- the highway across from yan Woods Apartments, garbage service to for- Mink L.L.C. popular Treasure Lake Re- about 60 miles per hour Ratliff herself served as a “Even while Kris was still Back in Texas by early gent need for a new kind Lake Glenada and just north of Lake Byrd, and mer county residents has The matter has to go sort and three show cruis- in April 2010. The right pediatric intensive care in a light coma, she would May, Kline had just started of rehabilitation facility, sArA McIlvAINe dred) of Monongahela, Pa.; south of the city limits. 40 units at the Brent- been more tricky. before a judge, Buhr said. es with Carnival. side of her head was unit nurse. After two tours smile when I started recit- her third children’s book, especially for the wound- Sara M. (Carey) McIlvaine, and many other extended fam- Last year, howev- crushed and she in Iraq and a stellar nurs- ing a silly limerick I made this one directed to mid- ed or disabled female vet- age 81, passed away on Feb. ily members. Along with her 24, 2014 in Sebring She was parents, she is preceded in er, Carol Kline add- sustained a trau- ing career behind her, up about a gnat and a gnu dle school and pre-teen eran. There is a whole new born on Oct. 3, 1932, in In- death a brother, Robert Carey; For example, Sun ‘N ed yet a whole new matic brain inju- Ratliff was only three years becoming friends,” Kline children. “Ananais and concept of one-to-one dependence Township, Pa., husbands, Thomas Squirlock FIRE Lake South should be vide for about 40 dogs, phase to her cre- ry (TMI). She was from possible retirement said. “It got longer and the Sawgrass Mysteries” is nursing care, and it’s al- FROM PAGE A1 HUMANE to the late Robert and Minnie and Charles McIlvaine; and getting $184,788 per FROM PAGE A1 about 15 more than they ative endeavors. She airlifted to Brooke or promotion to lieuten- funnier as time went on, an adventure fiction sto- ready working in a hand- (Mechling) Carey. She attend- her companion, Claude Musik. year from unimproved currently can house. She is now a published Army Medical Cen- ant colonel. and it was that limerick ry about a 12-year-old boy ful of facilities across the ed Southside Baptist Church There will be a funeral ser- “They are imaginative, lots and residential lots, explained that although author. Kline ter in San Antonio, After five days and some that eventually became who lives in the Texas Hill country. in Sebring. She was active in vice on Monday, March 3, frugal, and they know and then $19,500 per prepare the ground, do more space could be built, Kline had no clue and underwent in- hopeful changes in their the story line for An Un- Country town of Dripping “But more is needed,” the Highlands Social Center 2014 at 10 a.m. at Stephen- if they can save money year from commer- site work, put in a sep- they did not want to house how to go about writing tensive surgery, but the daughter’s prognosis, the likely Pair.” Springs, west of Austin. said Kline. “An in depth son-Nelson Funeral Home in and the Senior Center in Bent- on the budget, they can cial lots, but Eures said tic system and, of course, more animals they can a book, but it long been prognosis was tenuous Klines returned to Penn- Written and completely The boy finds himself in advanced program for Sebring. Family will receive leyville, Pa. She loved working roll that money over the those amounts are de- there is all the permit- care for on a daily basis. one of her greatest desires. at best. Ratliff was not sylvania to work as many illustrated by Carol Kline, desperate peril, and many long term care is urgent- outside in her yard, the garden friends beginning at 9 a.m. next year.” pendent on all land- ting,” she said. “But when Humane Society mem- She had been a correspon- breathing on her own, and of their performance en- “An Unlikely Pair” is a hu- points of interest in the ly needed for those young and in her flowers. Burial will be at Lakeview Me- She loved her cat, Dimitri, morial Gardens immediately Eures recently owners paying assess- we get done it really is go- bers and supporters have dent for a newspaper in was being kept alive by gagements into one morous tale set in rhyme Dripping Springs area are veterans who cannot re- and also enjoyed RV camping following service. weighed in on rumors ments. ing to be quite nice.” been contributing to the their hometown of Leba- machines. month, then hurried back about a “g-nu” named Stu used in the present day turn to a normal home life and traveling. She especial- Memorial contributions that Sun ‘N Lake South Also, it depends on The first phase will com- effort for a while now. non, Pa. for many years, Two weeks prior to that to Texas where they stayed and a “g-nat” named Pat. mystery story. due to intensive brain or ly loved spending time quietly may be made in her memo- Volunteer Fire Depart- whether the assess- prise units for large and “A lot of people have so it was no surprise when fateful night, Carol and for six months. Ratliff Once it was published in “When the mystery sto- body injuries. Our wound- rocking in her chair and watch- ry to Highlands Social Center, ment in Lake Plac- ments — most of which small dogs. The quaran- done a lot of hard work Kline began writing fea- George Kline had just ar- was transferred to a neu- spring 2013, Kline imme- ry was published in Sep- ed simply cannot go to ing the birds and squirrels. 2400 Sebring Pkwy., Sebring, id would be closing. haven’t changed in 20 tine pens reportedly will and there have been some tures and special interest rived in southeastern ro-rehab facility in Aus- diately began to illustrate tember 2013, I knew it was nursing homes.” She is survived by her FL 33870 It wasn’t, and neither years — can pay for de- then be put where the an- folks who have been ex- stories for the News-Sun Pennsylvania with a sum- tin where she remained and write a second chil- time to finish the book Look for ‘Home Of the daughter, Grace Wilson (Jef- Arrangements entrusted to: were the paid firefight- partments’ equipment imal housing currently is tremely generous with the in February 2013. Her first mer-long performance in a coma for more than dren’s book: “Miss Maggie about our daughter,” said Brave’, a story of hope, Stephenson-Nelson Funeral frey) of Taylor Mill, Ky.; sister, ers there in any danger and training needs. located. memorials they have be- feature story was to intro- schedule ahead of them two months. With her Down On Main Street”. At Kline, confident that she courage and determina- Home Betty Myers of Bentleyville, of losing their jobs, he Once the county sug- “That will keep our queathed to us,” she said. duce Rhoda Ross, a local before heading west to parents by her side dai- that point, the Klines had had all her ducks in a tion, along with all of Car- Pa.; brother, Hugh Carey (Mil- www.stephensonnelsonfh.com said. gested that volun- quarantine dogs away Spiegel said that fund- elementary school teach- Branson. Along with two ly, Ratliff was declared out returned to Texas, again row now. “I promised she ol Kline’s children’s books Even if individual sta- teer firefighters get 40 from the general popula- raising efforts will con- er who had written and il- other daughters, howev- of a coma early in July and to stay for another six would have the first copy on Amazon.com, and fol- Albert Newberry wife of 52 years, Marjorie B. tion budgets were to get hours of training. Now, tion,” she said. tinue and that an official lustrated a children’s book er, they flew immediate- soon began to rally. months or more. The sec- by Christmas.” low Major Kristine Ratliff’s Albert Byron Newberry; sisters, JoAnn Still tight and fire services the state mandates 250 Spiegel said the first part groundbreaking ceremony titled “A Wildflower for All ly to Ratliff’s side in the in- Kline still sends out up- ond children’s book is also A true story based on ongoing rehabilitation on Newberry, age (Tom) of Lakeland and Teresa had to move personnel, hours to become Fire- of the building would pro- will be announced soon. Seasons”. tensive care unit at Brooke dates to many people written in rhyme and filled their daughter’s dedica- her website at: www.car- 81, passed Bridges (Cecil) of Lakeland; he would look to place fighter 1. The next rank, Through that inter- Army Medical Center. who have been praying with humor, an important tion and fierce determina- olkline.net. Kline will be away Monday, brothers, Van Newberry (Judy) them in other depart- Firefighter 2, takes a to- view, Kline learned of a Ironically, it was at that for Ratliff. It became her message for children with tion, Kline hopes her book doing a book signing at of Winter Haven, Von Newber- Feb. 24, 2014 ments, like EMS. tal of 600 hours. self-publishing company very hospital Ratliff’s de- the Lake Placid Memorial ry (Joy) of Lakeland and Frank greatest desire to write a disabilities in speech, and will be an inspiration and in Sebring. Newberry was born Highlands County Equipment costs have kickoff won’t be until the called Lighthouse24. She partment had just been book her struggle to sur- a happy ending. an encouragement to all Library at 10 a.m. Wednes- in Medulla to James Albert Newberry (Rita) of Lakeland; ROTARY Fire Services’ 10 depart- also gone up. A fire en- Music on the Mall event contacted the company relocated, and where vive. “As time went by and who read it. day, March 19. and Eva Mae (Hicks) Newber- and many nieces and neph- FROM PAGE A1 r y. ews. Newberry was preceded ments function with gine 20 years ago, ful- set for March 29, Mungall He was the owner/operator in death by his parents, sons volunteers — even the ly furnished, cost said that those interested of Cyclone Pump and Welding Steven and Jamie Newberry; chiefs, Eures said. Three $101,000. Today, it’s be engraved and placed could find out more be- of Avon Park, director of Peace and brothers Joe, Leslie and of them have paid staff: $450,00 or more. between the two loca- ginning today. River Electric for 23 years Gilbert Newberry. DeSoto City, Highlands Self-contained tions. “If there are any ques- and director of Florida Electric Visitation was held Thurs- Lakes and Sun ‘N Lake breathing apparatus “We already have one tions, folks can contact Polk authorities report rare in Tallahassee for 15 years. day, Feb. 27, 2014 from South. Those six fire- for entering a burning brick done. That is ded- me directly at 368-0286,” He was a member and mu- 1-2 p.m. with a funeral service fighters — two at each building used to have icated to Phillip Weber. he said. sic director of New Life Bap- beginning at 2 p.m. at Ste- death from spider bite phenson-Nelson Funeral Home department — cover bells or whistles to alert Hopefully that will be the In the meantime. Mun- tist Church in Fort Meade for daytime calls for those firefighters that air lev- first one we lay,” he said. gall said the clubs have many years. in Avon Park with Rev. Joe Par- stations, Eures said. els were low. Later mod- Weber was in the Army started an outreach to never tested to determine fessor Logan Randolph. He attended schools in Me- rish and Missionary Robert Man suffered dulla and Mulberry. He loved Heath officiating. Burial was That’s because it’s els used vibration alerts, during World War II and meet with veterans groups what type of spider bit According to the Cen- to fish and hunt. He worked in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Me- not always very easy but today the devices is well known in the com- let them know about the effects for 6 him, but medical records ters for Disease Control in the phosphate mines as a morial contributions may be getting staff to cover have heads-up displays munity as a pharmacist program. show there were definite and Prevention, a bite welder. He served in the Unit- made to Good Shepherd Hos- the station. “If the fire in the face masks. both in downtown Avon months complications from a spi- from a brown recluse spi- ed States Army during the Ko- pice, 1110 Hammock Road, department(s) can re- Still, fire chiefs have Park and later at Walmart. der bite wound on his der starts with two small rean War and had been a res- Sebring, FL 33870. cruit enough volun- to weigh in the benefits “He also was a past LAKELAND (AP) — neck. puncture wounds and de- ident of Fort Meade since Stephenson-Nelson Funeral teers, they can handle of equipment, training president of the Avon Park Central Florida authorities Few statistics on deaths velops into a blister. The Home, Avon Park 1970 coming from Lakeland. daytime calls,” Eures and even salaries when Noon Rotary and finished are reporting a rare death attributed to spider bites venom can also cause a www.stephensonnelsonfh.com Newberry is survived by his said. looking at providing up at the breakfast Rota- from a spider bite. are available. According to severe lesion by destroy- The county has 200- good service. They have ry” Mungall said. Polk County Medical Ex- the American Association ing skin tissue, which re- Gretel Ashley ments entrusted to Stephen- 225 volunteer firefight- to be absolutely sure To help ensure unifor- aminer Stephen Nelson of Poison Control Cen- quires medical attention. Gretel Ashley, age 88, son-Nelson Funeral Home ers on the rosters to that they have tried ev- mity, all of the engraving tells The Ledger that Ron- ters, only two people died However, the bites typ- passed away Friday, Feb. 14, – Avon Park. www.stephenson- cover 1,100 square miles ery option before asking is set to be done by Da- ald Reese of Lakeland died from spider bites between ically aren’t lethal, Ran- 2014 in Avon Park Arrange- nelsonfh.com and 98,000 people. to increase an assess- rin MacNeill of Everlast- Feb. 16 from complica- 2001 and 2005. Both were dolph said. Some districts, such as ment, because that pro- ing Memorials and Mon- tions of a spider bite. believed to be caused by “In most spider bites, West Sebring Volunteer cess — by law — must uments in Sebring. He Nelson said the bite be- brown recluse spiders. complications arise most- Lawmakers have money Fire Department, cover take a year. indicated all the bricks came infected and devel- The brown recluse spi- ly if there’s some second- a lot of residential and They also can’t borrow would be done in a stan- oped into an abscess on der, which is not native ary factor. If the person commercial property, from nearby fire dis- dard “brick font.” the back of Reese’s neck, to Florida, is one of just has a specific allergic re- to spend or give back so recruiting young res- tricts, Eures said. They Although the official which pressed on his spi- a handful of spiders that action, if their health Associated Press cuts of nearly $600 million idents or workers from each must have their nal cord. are dangerous to humans, was compromised in including a roll back in that area is relatively own budgets and opera- Reese’s father says the though all spiders carry some other manner, or if TALLAHASSEE — Flor- auto registration fees. easy. tions plans. 62-year-old had been bit- venom as a way to kill and the bite causes an open ida legislators this year Legislative leaders are Venus Fire Depart- Eures also prefers ten in August by a brown digest their prey, said Polk wound with a secondary aren’t worrying about largely in agreement with ment is in a rural area, having volunteer com- recluse spider. H.K. Wil- State College biology pro- infection,” Randolph said. budget cuts or how to bal- the governor, although so the local residents munity fire stations be- liam Reese says required ance the state budget. they have not endorsed are a little more scarce, cause they help define lengthy hospital stays and Instead the Republican- every one of his proposals. Eures said. Fire depart- a community, and the numerous procedures for controlled Florida Legis- Still splits are emerging ments help each other stations help maintain six months after the bite. lature will spend the next over some of Scott’s pro- through mutual aid, but Highlands County’s sta- “He was working in an nine weeks trying to figure posals such as his push having fire trucks near- tus and reputation of old house tearing out the out how to spend an ex- to increase spending on by ready to respond is being a county of volun- existing walls and ceil- pected budget surplus of child protection investi- the main goal. teers. ings and replacing them. more than $1 billion. gators. Funding for wa- If getting enough peo- “You can’t buy pride Brown recluse spiders like Gov. Rick Scott wants ter restoration and other ple is a challenge; so is and dedication. They do to live in those old hous- legislators to use the sur- environmental programs getting assessments, the best with what they es,” he said. plus to pay for tax and fee could be a sticking point. Eures said. have,” Eures said. Nelson said Reese was C M Y K

www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 | News-suN | A7 Local singer/songwriter writes story of hope, inspiration Special to the News-Sun seeking advice about writ- we were with our daugh- While Ratliff remains in ing a book of hope and in- ter every day, I have been various stages of recovery SEBRING — Singer, spiration, but decided to compiling information and requires full care ev- songwriter Carol Kline has do a children’s book first and researching various ery day, one thing has re- been a popular vocalist in as she “learned the ropes.” areas to be included in the mained very important to Florida since she and her That children’s book was book,” Kline explained. Carol and George Kline: husband first performed based on a funny limer- “But I wanted to be abso- the faithful prayers of in the Sunshine State ick Kline would often re- lutely certain of the im- family and friends from all more than 13 years ago. cite while caring for her portant points and where over the country. A long-time gospel and severely injured daughter the story line should go. “I don’t know how country singer, Kline’s first out in Texas. “Back in February, the we would have made it show in Sebring was April “With a daughter in re- News-Sun’s publisher/edi- through all these months 2001 at the Tanglewood habilitation facilities for tor, Romona Washington, without the faithfulness Resort. By 2002, she and nearly four years,” Kline suggested I write a four- of people who are praying her husband, George, de- said, “it became my great- part series for the paper to for Kris and for us,” said cided to make their home est wish to write a book help me launch the book Kline. “The miracle of it here. of hope documenting her project. She believed in all is that her memory and Carol Kline has now ongoing struggle simply what I wanted to say and her cognizance is totally written and recorded to survive. Our daughter is she was a huge encour- intact, and she has a mar- three gospel songs along still learning to walk, talk, agement.” velous sense of humor.” with five CDs, two of eat, and will hopefully be In March, April and May “But I also want people which highlight the cou- able to care for herself one 2013, four separate feature to hear another impor- ple’s inspirational old- day.” stories appeared in the Se- tant message,” Kline said, time gospel concerts. Over Major Kristine Kline bring-based paper, which “and that is we must do so the years, Kline put to- Ratliff, RN, USAF, was on Courtesy photo became the basis for four much more to help all of gether a tour venue that her way home southeast Major Kristine Ratliff is the subject of ‘Home of the Brave,’ a story of chapters in the book itself. our young veterans today.” took them into many of San Antonio when her hope, courage and determination. “But I still had to for- Carol Kline said she states, including numer- compact car was T-boned mulate an ending to our hopes her book will pro- ous shows at Branson’s by an F-350 pickup going daughter’s story,” Kline. vide insight into the ur- popular Treasure Lake Re- about 60 miles per hour Ratliff herself served as a “Even while Kris was still Back in Texas by early gent need for a new kind sort and three show cruis- in April 2010. The right pediatric intensive care in a light coma, she would May, Kline had just started of rehabilitation facility, es with Carnival. side of her head was unit nurse. After two tours smile when I started recit- her third children’s book, especially for the wound- Last year, howev- crushed and she in Iraq and a stellar nurs- ing a silly limerick I made this one directed to mid- ed or disabled female vet- er, Carol Kline add- sustained a trau- ing career behind her, up about a gnat and a gnu dle school and pre-teen eran. There is a whole new ed yet a whole new matic brain inju- Ratliff was only three years becoming friends,” Kline children. “Ananais and concept of one-to-one phase to her cre- ry (TMI). She was from possible retirement said. “It got longer and the Sawgrass Mysteries” is nursing care, and it’s al- ative endeavors. She airlifted to Brooke or promotion to lieuten- funnier as time went on, an adventure fiction sto- ready working in a hand- is now a published Army Medical Cen- ant colonel. and it was that limerick ry about a 12-year-old boy ful of facilities across the author. Kline ter in San Antonio, After five days and some that eventually became who lives in the Texas Hill country. Kline had no clue and underwent in- hopeful changes in their the story line for An Un- Country town of Dripping “But more is needed,” how to go about writing tensive surgery, but the daughter’s prognosis, the likely Pair.” Springs, west of Austin. said Kline. “An in depth a book, but it long been prognosis was tenuous Klines returned to Penn- Written and completely The boy finds himself in advanced program for one of her greatest desires. at best. Ratliff was not sylvania to work as many illustrated by Carol Kline, desperate peril, and many long term care is urgent- She had been a correspon- breathing on her own, and of their performance en- “An Unlikely Pair” is a hu- points of interest in the ly needed for those young dent for a newspaper in was being kept alive by gagements into one morous tale set in rhyme Dripping Springs area are veterans who cannot re- their hometown of Leba- machines. month, then hurried back about a “g-nu” named Stu used in the present day turn to a normal home life non, Pa. for many years, Two weeks prior to that to Texas where they stayed and a “g-nat” named Pat. mystery story. due to intensive brain or so it was no surprise when fateful night, Carol and for six months. Ratliff Once it was published in “When the mystery sto- body injuries. Our wound- Kline began writing fea- George Kline had just ar- was transferred to a neu- spring 2013, Kline imme- ry was published in Sep- ed simply cannot go to tures and special interest rived in southeastern ro-rehab facility in Aus- diately began to illustrate tember 2013, I knew it was nursing homes.” stories for the News-Sun Pennsylvania with a sum- tin where she remained and write a second chil- time to finish the book Look for ‘Home Of the in February 2013. Her first mer-long performance in a coma for more than dren’s book: “Miss Maggie about our daughter,” said Brave’, a story of hope, feature story was to intro- schedule ahead of them two months. With her Down On Main Street”. At Kline, confident that she courage and determina- duce Rhoda Ross, a local before heading west to parents by her side dai- that point, the Klines had had all her ducks in a tion, along with all of Car- elementary school teach- Branson. Along with two ly, Ratliff was declared out returned to Texas, again row now. “I promised she ol Kline’s children’s books er who had written and il- other daughters, howev- of a coma early in July and to stay for another six would have the first copy on Amazon.com, and fol- lustrated a children’s book er, they flew immediate- soon began to rally. months or more. The sec- by Christmas.” low Major Kristine Ratliff’s titled “A Wildflower for All ly to Ratliff’s side in the in- Kline still sends out up- ond children’s book is also A true story based on ongoing rehabilitation on Seasons”. tensive care unit at Brooke dates to many people written in rhyme and filled their daughter’s dedica- her website at: www.car- Through that inter- Army Medical Center. who have been praying with humor, an important tion and fierce determina- olkline.net. Kline will be view, Kline learned of a Ironically, it was at that for Ratliff. It became her message for children with tion, Kline hopes her book doing a book signing at self-publishing company very hospital Ratliff’s de- greatest desire to write a disabilities in speech, and will be an inspiration and the Lake Placid Memorial called Lighthouse24. She partment had just been book her struggle to sur- a happy ending. an encouragement to all Library at 10 a.m. Wednes- contacted the company relocated, and where vive. “As time went by and who read it. day, March 19.

Polk authorities report rare death from spider bite

Man suffered never tested to determine fessor Logan Randolph. what type of spider bit According to the Cen- effects for 6 him, but medical records ters for Disease Control show there were definite and Prevention, a bite months complications from a spi- from a brown recluse spi- der bite wound on his der starts with two small LAKELAND (AP) — neck. puncture wounds and de- Central Florida authorities Few statistics on deaths velops into a blister. The are reporting a rare death attributed to spider bites venom can also cause a from a spider bite. are available. According to severe lesion by destroy- Polk County Medical Ex- the American Association ing skin tissue, which re- aminer Stephen Nelson of Poison Control Cen- quires medical attention. tells The Ledger that Ron- ters, only two people died However, the bites typ- ald Reese of Lakeland died from spider bites between ically aren’t lethal, Ran- Feb. 16 from complica- 2001 and 2005. Both were dolph said. tions of a spider bite. believed to be caused by “In most spider bites, Nelson said the bite be- brown recluse spiders. complications arise most- came infected and devel- The brown recluse spi- ly if there’s some second- oped into an abscess on der, which is not native ary factor. If the person the back of Reese’s neck, to Florida, is one of just has a specific allergic re- which pressed on his spi- a handful of spiders that action, if their health nal cord. are dangerous to humans, was compromised in Reese’s father says the though all spiders carry some other manner, or if 62-year-old had been bit- venom as a way to kill and the bite causes an open ten in August by a brown digest their prey, said Polk wound with a secondary recluse spider. H.K. Wil- State College biology pro- infection,” Randolph said. liam Reese says required lengthy hospital stays and numerous procedures for six months after the bite. “He was working in an old house tearing out the existing walls and ceil- ings and replacing them. Brown recluse spiders like to live in those old hous- es,” he said. Nelson said Reese was C M Y K

A8 | NEWS-SUN | Friday, February 28, 2014 www.newssun.com SportS Red Devils rout Fort Meade Miners FWC proposed bass and crappie regulation BY DAN HOEHNE walked, who soon stole [email protected] second himself. Brown came in when change survey Though they didn’t Mykel Gordon reached have quite as impres- on an error and both sive a first inning as Se- Perry and Gordon would Last Thursday I had the bring’s explosion at Lake eventually score on opportunity to attend the Placid, Avon Park kept it passed balls. Friends of Istokpoga meet- going in their 13-5 win But the first-inning ing at the Lorida Civic over Fort Meade Tuesday scoring wasn’t done. Center. night. With two outs, Alex The speakers were ter- For while the Streaks Gomez drew a walk and rific, providing updates on did all their scoring early, J.C. Cobb singled to left. the condition of the lake the Devils put up a run A double steal en- as well as any treatment in each and every inning sued, putting both run- areas and excavation tak- FISHIN’ AROUND to cruise to the win. ners in scoring position ing place. Don Norton With one out in the and another passed ball Anyone that fishes this bottom of the first, Al- brought Gomez across. incredible fishery should ent size limits, as well as fred Brown singled for Trey Frazier then rock- attend these meetings. different slots in all three his first of three hits on eted a triple to right, Membership is only $7 zones of Florida. Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files the night. scoring Cobb, and and well worth it. Ask a fisherman on any Alfred Brown had three hits and scored three runs in Avon Park’s 13-5 He then stole second Bill Pounder with the given lake in Florida what win over Fort Meade Tuesday. and third as Tyrone Perry SEE DEVILS | A11 FWC gave a great presen- the size limit is for bass tation on the harvest, tag- and you may get a dazed ging and shocking of both stare. largemouth bass and crap- That’s because the size Blue Streaks blow past Dragons pie. limits are different in all The detailed analysis of three regions of the state; BY DAN HOEHNE the FWC findings on both North Florida, Central [email protected] crappie and bass has cre- Florida and South Florida. ated quite a stir and they And if that’s not enough, LAKE PLACID – In the are now proposing chang- many lakes in these three midst of a brutal sea- es to both the crappie size regions also have “slot” son schedule, it may have limit and the statewide limits. been natural for Sebring size limits and slot’s on In saltwater fishing you to perhaps take Tuesday bass currently in place. can only keep fish within night’s county tilt against Their findings strong- the designated slot, while the Dragons lightly. ly suggest that although bass slots are just the op- Which was the main there are currently no size posite. thing first-year head limits on crappie (only So, what’s the solution? coach Jayson DeWitt was daily bag limits), 50-per- Well Bill Pounder and worried about. cent of the fishermen the FWC want to hear “I made the schedule polled kept fish 9” and from you. I did because I feel you over while the other half They are proposing a only get better by playing returned the 9” fish back new “state-wide” regula- against the best,” he said. into the water. tion for largemouth bass. “And I don’t ever want our As a result, and based One that is simpler and guys to underestimate on their findings, they are encourages folks to re- any team.” proposing a new size lim- move the smaller bass so That mentality surely it – state-wide – of 10” or the larger bass have more was in effect on this night, more on crappies. forage, and hopefully, as the Blue Streaks all but Largemouth bass, on the grow even larger. locked this one up with a other hand have differ- 10-run explosion in the SEE FISH | A10 opening inning. Seven runs were scored before the first out was made as Jordan Austin Dan Hoehne/News-Sun and Cullen Lovett greeted Jimmy Peck had two doubles and three RBI in the Blue Streaks 13-3 win Tuesday. Lake Placid starter Justin LaRosa with consecutive toward third that couldn’t to the Dragon bullpen as came in on the warning- singles to start the game. be handled, bringing two Justin Mason came on in track single. Jimmy Peck ripped an runs in, and David De- relief. Austin continued the RBI double to left be- Genaro singled through Ty Little then greeted parade in his second at- fore Seth Cannady and the left side to load them him rudely as he blasted bat of the inning by draw- Matt Portis drew walks to up again. one high and deep to left. ing a walk to score De- load the bases and score Justin Bickman then High enough, howev- Genaro before Mason got Lovett. drew a walk to bring Por- er, that the runners had Josh Crouch hit a smash tis in and the call went to hold up and just one Courtesy photo SEE SEBRING | A11 The Highlands Hurricanes swam strong at Ft. Myers. Front row, left to right, Anna Sapp, Peyton Ming and Leila Henry. Back row, Hurricane coach Marvin Wolfe, Griffin Chynoweth and assistant coach Megan Tanglewood Picklers stay undefeated Wolfe.

Special to the News-Sun losing two games to one. Hurricane foursome Partnered with Bet- On Wednesday, Feb. 26, ty Schleis, Stadler won a formidable at Ft. Myers Lake Ashton of Lake Wales match then finished the played at Tanglewood day winning the final two Special to the News-Sun Senior 100-yard Back- in the final match of the matches paired with Walt stroke, sixth in the 11-12 South Central Florida Pick- Snyder. FORT MYERS – In the 100 Individual Medley, a leball League regular sea- Debi Yandell and Dennis midst of more than 200 fifth in the Senior 100 But- son. Rowland, Tanglewood’s C swimmers, a local quartet terfly and fourth in the 11- Tanglewood came out on team, won their first three impressed. 12 50 Back. top 49-18 to finish an un- matches of the day and Four members of the Anna Sapp, 11 and from defeated season in the five- came on very strong in the Highlands Hurricane Lake Placid, earned a sixth team league. final competition winning swim team traveled to the in the 11-12 girls 50 Free, Each team is comprised 11-8 and 11-5 over their coast for the Gulf Coast, fifth in the Senior 100 of four pairs ranked from Lake Ashton counterparts. Last Chance Short Course Back and got a win in the A to D. In order to allow most Swim Meet on Saturday, 11-12 50 Back. They then play a round- of the Tanglewood subs a Feb. 22, and came home The biggest day came robin series with more chance to play, team cap- with some strong results from 14-year old Griffin points being awarded for tain, Wayne Buck utilized a as each swimmer had Chynoweth of Sebring. games against the most variety of pairings. multiple top-10 finishes. He finished ninth in the evenly matched teams. At the B level, Tracy Ver- Seven-year old Leila Senior 100 Free and fourth Tanglewood’s D team nest and Gloria Soltes Henry of Sebring scored in the 50 free, before get- was anchored by Tom teamed up in the first a 10th and fifth in the ting second in the 100 Stadler who played with match, playing well but 8-and-under, 50-yard Breaststroke and moving three partners during the losing. Freestyle and Backstroke, on notch up in getting first day. The regular B team respectively, while 11-year in the 200 Breaststroke. Against Lake Ashton’s members, Randy Crawfis old Peyton Ming of Lake Some big waves Courtesy photo top team, Stadler and Dave Placid added four top-10s. churned up by this small Werry put up a strong fight, Wayne Buck reaches high to swat back this return as teammate Mark He got an eighth in the group of Hurricanes. SEE PICKLE | A10 March looks on in recent Tanglewood Pickleball action. C M Y K www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | A9

COMING UP Blue Streak SnapShotS the course, prizes and be hosting their 4th High School Baseball Lake Placid vs. All Saints, 6 p.m.; Sebring at Tennis Camp a post-golf meal in the Annual Scholarship Golf Today – Avon Park vs. Frostproof, 7 p.m.; DeSoto, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Lake Placid at DeSoto, 7 p.m.; Sebring vs. SPORTS clubhouse. Tournament on Saturday, Berkeley Prep, 7 p.m. College Softball SEBRING – The Sebring Individuals welcome. April 26, at Sun ‘N Lake. Saturday –SFSC vs. Miami Dade, 1 p.m. College Baseball High School girls tennis goody bag and an official There will be a 50/50, Format is a four-per- Today – SFSC vs. State College of Florida, Boys Tennis team will be hosting their Panther 5K dri-fit shirt for other contests, a great son scramble with handi- 6 p.m. Monday – Lake Placid vs. Clewiston, 4:30 Saturday – SFSC at State College of Florida, p.m. 2nd Annual Tennis Camp adults and students. day of golf, raffle priz- capped flights. 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. Children receive a es, mulligans and fun for Entry fee is $65 per Girls Tennis High School Softball Monday – Lake Placid at Clewiston, 4:30 The camp will run from T-shirt. a good cause – to sup- person, which includes Today – Avon Park at Mulberry, 6/7:30 p.m.; p.m. 9 a.m. to Noon at the The entry fee remains port art education in our greens fee, golf cart and SPORTS ON TV Thakkar Tennis Center lo- the same through race community. lunch. Today cated in the Country Club day. Proceeds benefit HAL, Registration is at Boxing of Sebring. Sizes cannot be guaran- which provides art class- 7:30 a.m. the day of the Friday Night Fights 9 p.m. ESPN2 The camp is open to teed for those who enter es, programs and work- tournament, with an College Basketball girls and boys ages 4 to 18. on or after Feb. 9. shops to youth and adult 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Iona at Manhattan 7 p.m. ESPN2 Golf Instruction will be avail- Registration is 7 students, as well as art ex- Please submit entries by EuroPGA – Tshwane Open 9 a.m. GOLF able for all levels of play. -7:45 a.m. on race day and hibits in the Highlands Thursday, April 24. PGA – Honda Classic 2 p.m. GOLF Lunch will be provid- the race begins at 8 a.m. Museum of the Arts Make checks payable NBA ed and all participants will Scrambled eggs and (MoTA). to Wings of Faith CWC Golden State at New York 8 p.m. ESPN receive a camp t-shirt. fruit will be available to An application and Scholarship Fund. New Orleans at Phoenix 10:30 p.m. ESPN Cost is $25 per student participants after the race. entry form can be ob- All proceeds go to ben- Saturday Auto Racing with family discounts A special awards cere- tained online at www. efit college-bound senior NASCAR – Nationwide Series 3:45 p.m. ABC available. mony will follow the race. HighlandsArtLeague.org, graduates for the class of Boxing Pre-registration is en Awards will be given to by emailing Manager@ 2014. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Bryan Vera 9:45 p.m. HBO couraged. the first three finishers in HighlandsArtLeague. For questions, call Alvin College Basketball For registration and/ each age (6 and up) and org, by calling Barb Hall Walters at 381-5706 or Cincinnati at Connecticut Noon ESPN Vanderbilt at Tennessee Noon ESPN2 or more information gender category as well as at (863) 452-0512 or 381-6578. Mississippi State at Missouri 1:30 p.m. WTTA call Coach Hollinger at Overall and Masters. the Clubhouse at (863) Louisville at Memphis 2 p.m. CBS 471- 5513. The annual Panther 5K 453-7555. Samaritan’s Touch Missouri State at Wichita State 2 p.m. ESPN race is sponsored by the Deadline for entry is Golf Tournament Pittsburgh at Notre Dame 2 p.m. ESPN2 SFSC hosts SFSC Foundation, Inc. Thursday, March 6. LSU at Florida 4 p.m. CBS SEBRING – It’s Just What Georgia at Arkansas 4 p.m. WTTA Panther 5K and the Jarrett Family $100 hole sponsorships Illinois at Michigan State 4 p.m. ESPN Foundation. are available. the Doctor Ordered! Syracuse at Virginia 4 p.m. ESPN2 AVON PARK – On your Entry forms are avail- Samaritan’s Touch Care Kentucky at South Carolina 6 p.m. ESPN mark, get set, go! able online at www.south- LP Project Center (STCC) presents Saint Louis at Virginia Commonwealth 6 p.m. ESPN2 Registration for the 5th florida.edu/panther5k. Graduation the 2014 Charity Golf UC Santa Barbara at UC Davis 8 p.m. ESPN2 annual Panther 5K Run/ For information about Tournament on Saturday, Kansas at Oklahoma State 9 p.m. ESPN Gonzaga at St. Mary’s 10 p.m. ESPN2 Walk is now available on- the SFSC Panther 5K LAKE PLACID – The March 1, at the Sun N’ Golf line at www.southflorida. Run/Walk or to be- Lake Placid High School Lake Golf Club of Sebring. 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National Hockey League games against non-major league teams do not. tered runners receive a cart, refreshments on Worship Center will EASTERN CONFERENCE Wednesday’s Games Atlantic GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 6, Atlanta 5 Boston 58 37 16 5 79 180 130 Toronto 4, Philadelphia 3, 7 innings Tampa Bay 58 33 20 5 71 168 145 Pittsburgh 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Montreal 60 32 21 7 71 149 144 Oakland 10, San Francisco 5 Toronto 60 32 22 6 70 178 182 Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 3 Detroit 59 27 20 12 66 153 164 Arizona 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Marlins’ Alvarez to miss turn Sunday Ottawa 59 26 22 11 63 169 191 Thursday’s Games Florida 58 22 29 7 51 139 183 Philadelphia vs. Toronto, late Buffalo 59 17 34 8 42 118 178 Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees, late Henderson Alvarez to miss 1st turn in rotation due to shin infection Metropolitan GP W L OT Pts GF GA Atlanta vs. Detroit, late Pittsburgh 58 40 15 3 83 186 138 Texas vs. Kansas City, late N.Y. Rangers 59 32 24 3 67 155 146 Arizona (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs, late Arizona (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers, late CHUCK KING with the aid of crutches as hander had been sched- ever something like this Philadelphia 59 30 23 6 66 162 167 Associated Press Columbus 58 29 24 5 63 170 161 Milwaukee vs. Oakland, late the Marlins went through uled to start Sunday’s has come to me,” Alvarez Washington 59 27 23 9 63 171 175 Cleveland vs. Cincinnati, late their morning workouts. game against Washington. said. Carolina 58 26 23 9 61 146 161 San Diego vs. Seattle, late New Jersey 59 24 22 13 61 135 146 Friday’s Games JUPITER — Miami Mar- “Of course it The Marlins Alvarez went 5-6 with a N.Y. Islanders 60 22 30 8 52 164 200 Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, 1:05 p.m. lins pitcher Henderson is better that did not pro- 3.59 ERA last season. Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, 1:05 p.m. ‘This is the first time WESTERN CONFERENCE Alvarez will miss his first it happens vide a time- He pitched one of the Central GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh vs. Toronto at Dunedin, 1:05 p.m. ever something like St. Louis 58 39 13 6 84 196 136 Detroit (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, scheduled start of spring right now table for his most suspenseful no-hit- Chicago 60 35 11 14 84 207 163 1:05 p.m. this has come to me.’ N.Y. Yankees vs. Detroit (ss) at Lakeland, 1:05 p.m. training because of an in- than later dur- return, but Al- ters in baseball history Colorado 59 37 17 5 79 178 159 Henderson Alvarez Minnesota 59 31 21 7 69 145 147 Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay at Pt. Charlotte, 1:05 p.m. fection in his right shin. ing the sea- varez said he on Sept. 29 when he held Washington vs. N.Y. Mets at Pt. St. Lucie, 1:10 p.m. Marlins’ pitcher Dallas 58 27 21 10 64 164 164 Alvarez had the infec- son,” Alvarez could miss up the Detroit Tigers hitless Winnipeg 60 28 26 6 62 168 175 Seattle vs. San Diego at Peoria, Az., 3:05 p.m. Nashville 59 25 24 10 60 146 180 Chicago Cubs vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Az., tion drained at a hospital said through a to a week. through nine innings be- Pacific GP W L OT Pts GF GA 3:05 p.m. Tuesday. translator. “I’m Alvarez said fore the Marlins scored on Anaheim 60 41 14 5 87 196 147 Milwaukee vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, San Jose 59 37 16 6 80 175 142 Az., 3:05 p.m. He was at Roger Dean trying to do my best to get he isn’t feeling pain from a wild pitch in the bottom Los Angeles 60 32 22 6 70 145 132 Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Az., 3:05 p.m. Stadium in street clothes ready for the season.” the infection. of the ninth for a 1-0 win. Vancouver 61 28 24 9 65 147 160 San Francisco (ss) vs. Oakland at Phoenix, Phoenix 58 27 21 10 64 163 169 3:05 p.m. Wednesday and walking The 23-year-old right- “This is the first time Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. C M Y K

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Golf Hammock Flora’s +3 took third. while the team of the The Placid Lakes Women’s I group was won Cobert’s, Freeman’s Association played an Individual The Golf Hammock Ladies by Paul Skidmore’s and Knisaka finished Points with Handicap event on Played a two-day Scrub Jay +7, followed by Doc second. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Tournament on Wednesdays, Thomas at +3, and The team of the Carol Olsen claimed the top Feb. 19 and 26. third went to Jerry Denhart’s, Little’s, spot with 56 points, one ahead First Flight saw a first- and Hodges and his +1. Houlihan and Jones of the 55 totaled by Pat Haas for second-place tie with Jeannie J group saw Bill settled for third. second. Fivecoat and Ruth Harris each Woudenberg win Mary McNamee Karen Wallin took third with 49, coming in with an 83. with +5, there was had closest to the pin Geri Bramos fourth with 45 and Third went to Helene Trembly a 2 way tie for sec- on No. 8, hitting to Pam Thomas fifth with 44. with 87. ond at +4 between 8-feet, 1 1/2-inches, Second Flight had a three-way Bob Colandrea and while Joanne McGill SpringLake tie with Roxie McMillon, Carol Bill Young, and Alice hit to 5-feet, 11-inch- Troup and Trudy Stowe with 95s. Campbell fell into es from No. 2. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Third Flight was a bit more third with +3. Rick Freeman shot SpringLake Men’s Golf clear cut as Mary Cripps stood K group had Jerry to 5-feet, 10-inches Association held a four-man alone in first with a 95. Edwards in first with from No. 4. team competition in which only But things tightened up quick- +5, second was a tie the two best balls on the front ly with a three-way tie for second between Bill Catcher Placid Lakes nine and the three best balls on between Audrey Walther Kayee and Ron Geoque the back nine counted towards Depolito and Jo Thornburg with at +2, and third A Little Lambs the score. 102s. was taken by Dick International This was held on the Panther Last Monday, Feb. 24, the Lindsay at Even. Tournament was Creek golf course. Mezza Group played Individual Next Monday, held on Saturday, The team winning first place, Pro-Am Points and saw Ike March 3, the Mezza Feb. 22, which saw 83 with a score of 157 net strokes, Richards win A group with a +5, Group will continue to play at going to the 66 brought in by golfers take to the course. consisted of Pat Jaskowski, while shooting even par, and Golf Hammock beginning at Barry Bittner, Gary Hurtubise, Winning the Low Gross was Richie Eastep, Ken Rohr and Bill Don Brewer and Gary Towell 7:45 a.m. Andrew Deierlein and Austin the team of Brent Sueppel, Scott Schauwecker. tying for second at Even. Please arrive early due to a big Weed. Jovanelli, Butch Ward and Shane Second place went to the team B group was won by Fred field of players. Griffin was closest to the pin on Ward. of Gordon Reid, Gene Hearn, Bob Latshaw at +7, second was taken For more information, call Pete No. 8, while David Swantek was Getting Low Net on the day Berg and Steve Hall, who scored by Bob Trier at +1, and there was at 382-1280. closest on No. 13 and Colley had were Scott Honkala, Blair Ketola, 158 strokes. a tie for third between Ned Bauer closest to the line. David Somero and Daniel In third place, with 159 strokes, and Luc Guerin at Even. Highlands Ridge Valderrama. was Gerry Esty, Pat Shatney, Les C group was won by Pat Dell’s Lake June West Second Low Net went to JU Greenlee and Jay Payne. +8, followed by Mike Lajiness The annual Avon Park Rotary Tolson, Art Tolson, Craig Rosen Fourth place, at 166 net at +6, with third going to Dana David “Doc” Owen tournament A Couple’s Scramble was the and Tim Landers. strokes, went to Bob Hinde, Don Smith, and fourth to Gary Galle was held on Saturday, Feb. 22, event on Thursday, Feb. 27, with Closest to the pin for the tour- Cunning, Joe Troia, and Larry at -3. and saw the First Flight go to the Knishka’s, Bob and Vern, and nament saw Terry Miller hit clos- Miesner. D group saw David Mulligan in the foursome of Kendall Griffin, the Benz’s, Harry and Pat, com- est on No. 2, Rick Rankin on No. Closely following these were first place with +9, and there was Ben Tubbs, Jett Dexter and Kade ing in with a 48 for the win. 6, Sam Rogers on No. 11 and the teams of Ken Kirby (167) and a tie for second between Paul Damboise with a 54. Tom and Margaret Schultz Anthony Haney on No. 13. Charlie Scoven (168). Brown II and Stan Griffis at +5, A three-way tie for second in teamed with John and Kim Rankin had the longest drive of On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the Danny Geier was third with +4. the flight gave the nod to the Givens for second place with a the day and Debbie Boverhof had SpringLake Ladies League played E group was won by Bob team of Larry Kelly along with 50, and Ralph and Betty Little the straightest drive. a 1-2-3 Net Team Event on the Watson’s +4, second went to Carl the Gentry’s, Doug, Suzie and joined Walt Navel and Wayne The Men’s Golf Association Cougar Trail course. Linsley at +3, and Jack Stafford Greg with a 57. Eades to card a 54 for third. played a Two Best Ball tourna- The one best net score was took third at +2. In the Second Flight, Chet For closest to the pin, Chris ment on Wednesday, Feb. 19. used on par 5’s, two best on par F group had Ed Northrup in Brojek, Chad Lund, Jay Jones and Heath hit to 7-feet, 6-inch- Bob Bauman, Jeff Harstine, 4’s and the three best on par 3’s. first place with +2, Bob Culbert Tommy Todd took first with a 60, es from No. 8, Harry Benz to Gene Ransom and Val Rodriguez The winning team with a Net took second with +1, followed while there was another match 6-feet, 1-inch from No. 4 and Art lead a three-way tie of -26, after a 104 was Debbie Delaney, Carolyn by a 3 way tie between Jim Reed, of cards needed to settle up a trio Schmeltz to 4-feet, 11-inches match of cards. Irvine, Sharon Warner and Jan Delbert Nelson, and Wayne of 63s. from No. 2. Settling for second was the Nelson. Meyer at Even. Josh Curechy, Aaron Lewis, A Couples Scramble was team of Darrell Gardner, Jack Coming in second place with a G group showed Dick Botelho Eddy Torres and Nathan Coomes played on Thursday, Feb. 20, and Marceau, Bud Snyder and Terry Net 111 are Teri Swisher, Barbara in first with +8, Billy Parr took score came out the best, giving saw three teams come in with Moss. Stevens, Diana Ackling and Ann second with +5, and Mark them second place. 48s, moving it to a match of cards Placing third were Bill Brinegar, McWilliams. Campbell was third at -2. Third Flight honors went to to determine the order of finish. Frank Fisher and Howard Third place with a Net 112 are H group was won by Bob the team of John O’Neill, Larry The team of McGill, Eades, Ticknor. Linda Pfleger, Judy Devries, Jean Hughes with +7, Ken Granger Colley, Larry White and Bob Schuenke, Bentz and the Swartz’s Ticknor did have closest to the Donahue and Joann Deweese. took second with +6, and Mark Denney with a 63, with second got the nod for the top spot, pin on the day at No. 2.

crappie and bass changes Dingers west of Arbuck- light until 2 p.m. June in Lake Placid. wallhanger. FISH and we’re asking all of our le Creek along the reeds We currently have eight The team of Justin Ow- The big bass pot was FROM PAGE A8 customers to complete the and on the east shoreline, boats registered. ens and Daniel Patrick worth about $800. questionnaire. north of the boat ramp off Participants must be won the event with a nice Gamblers next tourna- I’m all for growing our Cowhouse Rd. members of The Friends 6 ½ pound bass, receiving ment is in March at Lake The proposed change bass bigger and it’s going On Thursday, we caught of Istokpoga ($7 annu- $475. Kissimmee, going out of would be a five fish dai- to happen under the pres- a number of nice bass in al membership fee until Second place was a 5.8 Camp Mack. ly bag limit, only one of ent regulations. the arrowhead beds. March 1, then $10). pound bass caught by the The tournament is free; which may be 16 inches in If the proposed change Every time we pitched A 100-percent payback team of Dean Martin and however you can only use total length or longer. takes place, the next step into the center of the ar- will have 60-percent going Ernie Lewis. Gambler baits. This means that each will be to educate fisher- rowheads, regardless to first place, 25 for second Third place big bass was They pay $1000 to first person would be allowed men to remove the smaller of the bait, a hefty five- place and 15 for third. a 3.72 pounder caught by place and cash or mer- to keep five largemouth bass to free up the forage pounder would just crush Only one fish can be Greg Bachman and Rich- chandise all the way to bass less than 16 inches or for the larger bass. it. weighed in per person and ard Urbanowski. 10th place. four largemouth bass less If that happens, we’ll It was a pretty good the three biggest win. than 16 inches and one 16 see even bigger bass being week on Lake Istokpoga. Sign up now at REDS II Gambler Tournament Don Norton is a professional tour- inches or longer each day. caught and released in all Fishing Tackle at 3603 Se- nament bass fisherman, bass fish- This is a huge change of our lakes. Friends of Istokpoga bring Parkway. Gambler held it’s second ing guide, and custom rod builder. and considering it would Big Bass Tournament Registration is limited of three free tournaments He lives in the Golf Hammock area be state-wide, with no spe- Guide trips to 25 boats and must be on Lake Okeechobee Sun- of Sebring with his wife Lexie, and cial slots on any lakes, it On Saturday, March 15, completed prior to Friday, day, Feb. 23. is the owner of a custom rod build- sure would simplify things I had four guide trips the Friends of Istokpo- March 14, at 5 p.m. There were approxi- ing company appropriately named for all Florida fishermen, last week and we caught ga are hosting a Big Bass I will be the tournament mately 163 boats with a to- “The American Fisherman.” He is as well as our northern some really nice fish. Tournament on Lake Is- director, if you have any tal of 326 anglers. also the owner of REDS II, a full-ser- visitors. The biggest, an 11+ was tokpoga. questions, give me a call. A bunch of guys from vice fishing tackle store located at Not a day goes by that caught on a black ZOOM Entry fee is $25 per per- Sebring and Avon Park 3603 Sebring Parkway, in Sebring, someone doesn’t call or trick worm out in front of son, up to three people per REDS Big Bass fished the tournament but FL. You can reach him at 863-273- come into the store to ask Mallards on the north end boat, live-bait or artificial Tournament did not place in the mon- 4998 or by email at donorton13@ what the regulations are of the lake. and limited to 25 boats. ey. gmail.com. Visit his REDS FISHING for different lakes. A number of 5 and 6 The tournament will go The February Big Bass The team of Joe Kov- facebook page or his website at Bill Pounder gave me pounders were caught out of the State Park Boat Tournament was held on ic and Nick Dubois won theamericanfisherman.com. or stop copies of the proposed on Rage Craws and Yum Launch on Rt. 98 at first Saturday, Feb. 22, at Lake big bass with a 10.8 pound by the store to see him anytime.

In the final round, they points but ended the sea- PICKLE lost 11-13 in game one son winless, having lost FROM PAGE A8 then finished strong with two of their outings by 11-3 and 11-0 victories. scores of 34-33. The win puts Tangle- The final “Shootout” and Gary Sewell, took to wood on top of the league will bring all five teams to the courts for the remain- with an impressive 4–0 re- Tanglewood on Monday, ing matches, winning two cord. March 3, for a round-robin then losing a hard-fought They earned 176 points series that will pit all of the final 11-8, 9-11, 8-11. this season. similar level teams against Once again, subs played Riverbend — Labelle one another. Highlands the first set in the A cate- (150 points), Highlands Ridge won the shootout gory with Sandi March and Ridge (117 points), Del in 2013 but Tanglewood is Ellen Nesbitt battling it out Webb — Orlando (104 hungry for a victory this but coming up short. points) teams ended the year. Mike March and Wayne season with identical 2-2 Play will start shortly af- Buck took over and won records. ter 10 a.m. on the Tangle- the next two sets handily. Lake Ashton took 113 wood courts. C MMCYY K www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 | NEWS-SUN | A11 Spring Vintage Racing starts tonight Yates overcomes

BY BARRY FOSTER to have today’s cars mixed of the SVRA racing week- endurance competition Special to the News-Sun in with our vintage cars so end is on fan involvement, that will run into the night. Cook, Central a fan can come in and see with spectators having the “We’ll have a modi- SEBRING – It is March both kinds of competition opportunity to get up close fied LeMans start for that. Special to the News-Sun superlative stop at sec- and that means cars on on the same weekend.” and personal with the cars The cars will be lined up ond base for the play of the track at the Sebring In- There are more than in the paddock. against the wall, but the LAKE PLACID – Dick the game. ternational Raceway. a dozen different SVRA The entire grounds of driver’s won’t be running Cook is from Springfield, On Wednesday, Yates This weekend it will be classes as well, starting the raceway also will be to their cars,” Parella said. Ohio, the former Softball (4-0) remained unde- the Spring Vintage Racing with small-bore cars such open with fans able to ac- “We want to make sure ev- Capital of the World. feated in second half Classic starting the action as MGs and FIATs, to a cess both the general ad- erybody is strapped in be- A lifelong Reds/Buck- play with a 19-6 win over with 20 different compe- class of Corvettes, Cama- mission and Green Park fore they start racing.” eyes fan, he retired from Seminole Tire (0-4). titions scheduled over the ros, Mustangs and other areas, in addition to the Saturday will be packed International Harvest- The ‘Noles took a 6-5 three day weekend. American muscle cars, to a stands in the Gurney and with all day sprint qualify- er, then moved to Lake lead into the last two in- “We have more than 200 division of prototypes in- Fangio terraces on the ing race sessions including Placid in 2005. nings, only to have Yates cars in the paddock for cluding World Sports Cars, front straight pit structure. a Trans-Am race, as well as He still works as a rally for 14 unanswered this event,” said President GT and GTP cars. For a fee, fans can even a second endurance race skilled handyman (863- runs. and CEO of SVRA Tony “We are also bringing have an opportunity to for small bore cars. 840-4291) while manag- Bill Gallagher (three Parella. back the historic NAS- take their cars on the track Sunday will be the big ing the Central Security doubles) had four hits, That not only includes CARs,” Parella said. “We for a few laps, following day, with a morning full team in the Lake Placid while Cliff Bluml, Dar- all of the vintage cars, but really have a pretty diverse the pace car in what are of sprint races, an enduro senior league. rel Richards, winning as many as 50 contem- field. termed “track touring” for prototype cars start- The best defensive pitcher Don Ward (dou- porary vehicles slated to The SportsCar Vintage sessions. ing at 12:50 and a 100-mile player in the league, ble) and Mike Wiltgen compete in the Trans Am Racing Association actu- Practice sessions for competition for the Trans- he patterns his aggres- chipped in with three series opener. ally was started at Sebring nearly all series will be Am series. That will com- sive style of play after his apiece. Officials from the series in 1976 and the historiuc held Friday morning at the mence at 2:35 p.m. boyhood idol Pete Rose. For Seminole Tire, Ray say it represents a modern airport circuit traditional- raceway, with qualifying Tickets are $20 per day Like Doran Quigg, he Wilson had a triple and a day record, noting the last ly has served as the series sessions to be held Friday or $35 for the weekend – played many times in diving catch in left field. time there were that many opener. afternoon. which includes camping his younger days against In the most exciting cars in a single field was “Sebring has such a rich The first big race of the Youngsters under 12 are The King and His Court. game of the year, Cen- over 30 years ago. history. This town and this weekend will be held Fri- admitted at no charge. “Coming to Flori- tral Security (3-1) al- “Trans Am really start- track really is something day evening. More information may da and playing soft- most blew a 14-run lead ed at Sebring,” Parella said. special,” he said. The green flag will fall at be found on the group’s ball is second only to to topple Schooni’s (1-3) “We think it’s kind of neat Parella said the impetus 6 PMp.m. for a 90 minute web site at www.svra.com my daughter in my life,” 29-28. boasted Cook over the Cheering on the Se- ond and third for the postgame BBQ grill run curitymen was a con- SEBRING Dragons, but the two were by his brother Alan. tingent of 20 members FROM PAGE A8 left stranded. On Monday, Captain spanning four genera- Similarly, Sebring Cook and his Security- tions of the Harlan New- looked poised to add to men took on Yates Insur- by clan visiting from the first out of the inning their lead some more in ance in a meeting of un- Wisconsin. on a strike out. the top of the third with beaten teams. With Central clinging But Peck hit a sacrifice Crouch walking, but get- It was Cook and his to a one-run lead and fly to deep center and af- ting erased in a 6-4-3 dou- crew, however, that two Schooni’s runners ter an error loaded up ble play. walked the plank 11-8. on in the bottom of the the bases, Portis brought Justin Bickman then For Central, Cook had last inning, Elston Hedg- home two with a single to drew a walk and Little three hits (two doubles) es ripped a drive des- finish off the 10-run bar- singled to left, but Paul and Joe Hedges hom- tined to plate the win- rage. Cantwell came on to re- ered. ning runs. “That’s a tough hole to lieve Mason and retired For victorious Yates, Right fielder Dave dig yourselves out of,” the side with no further Phil Lucas had three Londo made a running Lake Placid head coach damage. hits (double) on his 67th backhanded catch, then D.W. Daum said. “And it Still looking to cut into birthday. threw to first to double would have been easy for the lead, Alex Miller start- Bill Gallagher made up a wayward runner to our guys to get down, but ed the bottom of the third the play of the day with end the game. they kept battling.” by taking one for the team a tumbling, shoestring For Central, the dead- That they did, though it and Carr moved him alone catch in left to rob Larry ly tandem of Dick Cook already seemed too little with a single to right. Oser of extra bases. and Joe Hedges com- to late. With one out, Jacob Schooni’s Restaurant bined for six doubles But with two out in the Cram singled to center to beat Seminole Tire 22-8. and a homer, while Mo bottom of the first, Ty- load the bases and Mason Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Winning pitcher Vic- Pier added four hits. ler Carr doubled to right beat out a potential dou- Josh Crouch fires to the plate Tuesday night in Sebring’s win at Lake tor Rodriguez paced The Schooni’s attack and Laine Daum singled ble play to keep the inning Placid. the Restauranteurs with saw home runs from to left before a wild pitch alive and allowing Miller five hits (double, tri- Norm Grubbs and Rook- brought Carr across the to score. ple), while Norm Grubbs ie of the Year candidate plate to get the Dragons Carr would soon come into his first season, af- actly how I hoped they’d (double), Paul Brand Elston Hedges. on the board. in on a wild pitch to make ter a very successful ten- respond.” (double), Kyle Saunders Grubbs and Kyle Saun- Sebring added to their it 13-3, and while there ure at Lake Wales, has al- Since then, they have and Ron Wickman (two ders had five hits each, lead, however, in the top would be various threats ready seen the Streaks beaten the Brahmans 5-1 triples) formed the Four while “Wild Bill” DeSte- of the second as DeGena- to get back on the score- take on the likes of Lake- and topped the Dread- Hit Club. fano tallied four (two ro walked and one out lat- board by both teams over land, twice, Okeechobee naughts in a rematch, 6-5, For The ‘Noles, Skip doubles). er Little was hit by a pitch. the next few innings, the and Tampa Catholic, and and recently shut out the Raller (two doubles) had For further league in- With two out, Lovett sin- score would hold before sitting with a 4-1 record. Crusaders 6-0. four hits. formation, visit lpsoft- gled to right to score De- ending the game by the “We had some real good The Lake Placid win be- Frank Hedges made a ball.com. Genaro and Peck doubled mercy rule after five in- teams in for preseason hind them, the Streaks to left to score Little. nings. with Faith Baptist and were to face Haines City LADY STREAKS SHOW OFF HARDWARE Cannady ripped one to “I’ve seen the sched- Bartow, and opened up Thursday at home before left, bringing Lovett in and ule Sebring’s been playing with Lakeland,” DeWitt hosting Berkeley Prep to- the lead stood at 13-1 with and they are facing some said. “They really put it to night at Firemen’s Field. Lake Placid just now com- top competition,” Daum us, beating us 12-2, which The Dragons, mean- ing up for their second at said. “And tonight, they was a quick slap in the while, will look to put this bat. just came out swinging.” face. They came back the one behind them as they A pair of singles and a That schedule the De- next day and had a really travel to DeSoto tonight to bunt had runners at sec- Witt put together going good practice, which is ex- face the Bulldogs.

Courtesy photo Martinez to third. DEVILS ‘It was good to see our The Lady Blue Streaks put their FROM PAGE A8 Brown stole second and hitters being aggressive Heartland Conference Tourna- both runners came in on ment hardware on display after Perry’s hot-shot single to on good pitches.’ sweeping to seven titles. right. Whit Cornell putting the Devils up 5-0 Fort Meade did man- Avon Park head coach after one. ufacture a run without a Gordon would work hit in the top of the fourth through the first two in- on a walk, two stolen bas- on board, in the bottom nings on the mound and es and a wild pitch, but of the frame, and Frazier kept the Miners scoreless, McGrath was also in the scored in the sixth to pro- and helped his own cause midst of striking out the vide for the final margin. by doubling home Brown side. “I’m proud of the way in the bottom of the sec- And the Red Devils got our players came out and ond. that run back in their half set the tone early,” head Kenny McGrath came as Kyle Kelley was hit by a coach Whit Cornell said. on in relief and pitched pitch and brought around “It was good to see our a scoreless third before on singles by Frazier and hitters being aggressive Avon Park added three Kyle Thompson for a 10-1 on good pitches. more in the bottom of the lead. “We executed on the frame. The Miners did dig into base paths and it led to With one out, Frazier the lead, scoring four producing runs,” he con- singled and with two out, in the top of the fifth to tinued. “And our pitch- Luis Martinez walked. make it a 10-5 game, but ers did a good job of chal- Brown then brought Gordon belted a two-run lenging their hitters.” Frazier in with a line-drive homer deep over the cen- Now 5-1, Avon Park single to right, moving ter-field fence, with Perry hosts Frostproof tonight. C M Y K

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Five-Day forecast for Highlands County National Forecast for February 28 TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

Partly sunny and warmer Mostly sunny and nice Pleasant with periods of Partly sunny Partly sunny, a t-storm sun possible 76° / 53° 80° / 56° 82° / 59° 84° / 61° 83° / 56° Winds: NE at 4-8 mph Winds: NW at 3-6 mph Winds: ENE at 4-8 mph Winds: SSW at 6-12 mph Winds: NW at 6-12 mph

Jacksonville Pensacola 65/44 60/49 Tallahassee 65/35 Almanac Temperature Apalachicola Readings at Archbold Biological Station in Lake Placid 60/40 High Sunday ...... 88° Gainesville Low Sunday ...... 56° 69/43 High Monday ...... 84° Daytona Beach Regional Summary 68/50 Low Monday ...... 55° Ocala High Tuesday ...... 86° Partly sunny and warmer today. Mainly clear tonight. Mostly sunny and nice tomorrow. Sunday: pleasant with 69/43 Low Tuesday ...... 50° Shown are noon postions of weather systems and precipitation. times of clouds and sun. Monday: partly sunny. Tuesday: High Wednesday ...... 82° Temperature bands are highs for the day. times of clouds and sun. Low Wednesday ...... 57° Orlando Heat Index 73/52 For 3 p.m. today National Summary Relative humidity ...... 37% A frigid day is in store for many residents across the Northeast and Midwest today with arctic air in place over the Expected air temperature ...... 76° regions. Morning lows will be at or below zero from North Dakota to the Ohio Valley and up into the mountains of Makes it feel like ...... 75° Avon Park Clearwater Tampa New England, making it dangerous for some outdoor activities. Some snow will also fall west of the Great Lakes as Barometer 75/53 70/55 71/55 low pressure forms over the area. A different area of low pressure will bring a bit of rain to the lower Mississippi Monday ...... 29.97 Winter Haven Valley with some snow in Missouri. Tuesday ...... 29.92 Sebring 74/53 Wednesday ...... 29.81 76/53 St. Petersburg U.S. Cities Precipitation 70/55 Lorida Okeechobee Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. Monday ...... 0.00” 76/54 Sarasota City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Tuesday ...... 0.00” Lake Placid 71/51 75/54 Wednesday ...... 0.00” 76/53 Albuquerque 63/44/pc 63/39/pc 56/36/pc Los Angeles 63/53/r 61/52/t 66/54/sh Month to date ...... 1.73” Brighton Atlanta 54/38/pc 62/46/pc 69/52/s Louisville 39/32/pc 50/29/c 35/23/sn Baltimore 26/15/s 40/31/c 38/28/c Memphis 52/42/r 61/42/c 60/32/c Year to date ...... 4.68” 76/54 Fort Myers West Palm Beach Birmingham 57/42/pc 65/50/pc 69/51/pc Milwaukee 20/10/c 21/0/sn 15/3/sn Tides 77/58 77/61 Boston 25/13/s 34/24/c 27/14/sn Minneapolis 14/-8/sn 7/-16/sn 5/-10/pc Charlotte 48/33/pc 52/35/r 67/49/pc Nashville 48/37/pc 57/40/c 66/37/c Readings at St. Petersburg Cheyenne 41/14/sn 30/9/sn 27/14/c New Orleans 65/56/pc 71/59/pc 71/62/pc High ...... 12:32 a.m. Chicago 23/15/c 22/9/sn 18/11/sn New York City 23/15/s 35/29/c 32/26/sn Low ...... 7:37 a.m. Cleveland 21/20/pc 37/14/c 17/11/sn Norfolk 30/27/s 44/39/c 55/43/pc High ...... 2:01 p.m. Venus Fort Lauderdale Shown is today’s Columbus 30/24/pc 46/21/c 26/15/sn Oklahoma City 64/33/pc 56/24/pc 29/9/i Low ...... 7:13 p.m. 77/53 76/65 weather. Temperatures Naples Dallas 78/43/pc 78/61/pc 70/26/t Philadelphia 21/16/s 37/30/c 36/26/sn Readings at Palm Beach are today’s highs and 75/60 Denver 54/22/pc 39/13/sn 35/19/pc Phoenix 75/59/c 70/54/sh 71/52/pc High ...... 7:40 a.m. tonight’s lows. Detroit 17/15/pc 31/8/c 17/8/sn Pittsburgh 22/20/pc 43/22/c 25/18/sn Low ...... 1:03 a.m. Miami Harrisburg 21/12/pc 36/30/c 31/21/sn Portland, ME 24/3/s 31/21/c 25/6/pc High ...... 8:02 p.m. Farm Report Water Restrictions Honolulu 81/69/c 82/68/sh 77/67/sh Portland, OR 59/39/pc 44/37/c 54/42/c Low ...... 1:30 p.m. 78/66 Partly sunny and warmer today. Winds north • Even addresses may water on Thursday and Houston 70/60/c 78/62/c 77/46/t Raleigh 43/28/pc 49/37/i 67/51/pc Lake Levels 4-8 mph. Expect 4-8 hours of sunshine with Sunday. Indianapolis 32/25/pc 39/15/pc 21/10/sn Rochester 14/12/sf 34/10/sn 13/7/s average relative humidity 50% and good dry- Jackson, MS 63/48/pc 71/54/pc 70/50/pc St. Louis 38/26/sn 39/13/c 21/9/sn Readings as of 7 a.m. yesterday • Odd addresses may water on Wednesday ing conditions. Mainly clear tonight. Kansas City 42/16/c 27/0/c 7/-5/sn San Francisco 60/48/r 61/48/sh 61/50/pc Lake Jackson ...... 78.36’ and Saturday. Lexington 39/29/pc 49/31/c 36/22/r Seattle 55/38/pc 46/35/c 50/39/pc Lake Okeechobee ...... 13.98’ Little Rock 51/40/r 60/44/pc 63/30/t Wash., DC 29/24/s 43/37/c 44/31/c Normal ...... 14.51’ Weather History • All watering should take place before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Key West On Feb. 28, 1900, a giant storm produced a 75/67 World Cities UV Index Today state record 24-hour snowfall of 36 inches in ™ Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, Astoria, Ill. The storm moved on to drop 43 Florida Cities the greater the need for eye and skin protection. inches of snow on Rochester, N.Y. Today Sat. Sun. Today Sat. Sun. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Acapulco 91/68/t 89/70/pc 90/70/s London 48/34/r 45/36/pc 48/37/sh Cape Coral 76/56/pc 80/58/s 83/61/s Miami 78/66/t 82/67/s 80/68/s Athens 61/54/r 59/49/r 63/56/pc Montreal 10/0/pc 21/0/sn 10/-4/s Sun and Moon Clearwater 70/55/s 75/59/s 78/60/s Okeechobee 75/54/pc 80/57/s 78/58/pc Beirut 65/55/s 73/65/c 79/62/pc Moscow 36/19/pc 31/24/pc 32/28/c Today Saturday Coral Springs 78/64/t 82/64/s 81/67/s Orlando 73/52/s 79/56/s 81/59/pc Berlin 46/35/pc 50/35/c 49/36/c Nice 54/42/r 57/43/s 56/43/s Ottawa 10/4/pc 25/-3/sn 7/-3/s Sunrise 6:51 a.m. 6:50 a.m. Daytona Beach 68/50/s 74/55/s 76/57/pc Pembroke Pines 77/63/t 83/64/s 81/64/s Bermuda 67/63/r 68/66/sh 71/64/s Calgary -8/-24/c -6/-22/pc -7/-16/s Quebec 7/-13/pc 14/-4/sn 10/-11/s Sunset 6:27 p.m. 6:27 p.m. Ft. Laud. Bch 76/65/t 82/67/s 80/69/s St. Augustine 63/50/s 70/54/s 71/58/pc Dublin 43/30/sh 43/31/sh 46/35/r Rio de Janeiro 88/77/pc 87/74/t 85/72/t Moonrise 6:04 a.m. 6:49 a.m. Fort Myers 77/58/pc 82/60/s 84/62/s St. Petersburg 70/55/s 75/59/s 79/60/s 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Edmonton -10/-27/s -8/-26/s -4/-17/s Seoul 54/34/c 54/30/pc 50/27/s Moonset 6:02 p.m. 7:06 p.m. Gainesville 69/43/s 76/47/s 77/53/pc Sarasota 71/51/pc 75/57/s 79/60/s Freeport 74/65/t 78/67/s 78/68/s Singapore 87/75/pc 88/76/pc 89/76/pc 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; Hollywood 77/63/t 83/64/s 80/64/s Tallahassee 65/35/s 73/43/s 75/50/s Geneva 43/35/r 39/18/pc 37/26/sn Sydney 76/65/sh 77/62/sh 80/62/pc 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme New First Full Last Homestead AFB 77/63/t 81/65/s 79/66/s Tampa 71/55/s 75/58/s 80/60/s Havana 84/61/t 85/63/pc 84/61/s Toronto 12/11/pc 30/0/c 12/2/s Forecasts and graphics provided by Jacksonville 65/44/s 71/49/s 74/54/pc W. Palm Bch 77/61/t 82/64/s 80/68/pc Hong Kong 73/65/pc 75/65/c 76/64/c Vancouver 46/29/pc 38/29/pc 39/36/pc Key West 75/67/t 79/69/s 79/70/s Winter Haven 74/53/s 79/57/s 81/60/s AccuWeather, Inc. ©2014 Jerusalem 59/47/s 71/56/pc 75/52/s Vienna 47/40/c 54/41/pc 50/38/r Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow Johannesburg 77/58/c 75/55/sh 75/57/t Warsaw 47/37/c 49/35/c 44/37/c Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 16 Mar 23 fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. Kiev 38/31/c 41/35/c 44/39/c Winnipeg -1/-20/sn -11/-26/s -6/-27/s C M Y K iving LFriday, February 28, 2014 B Call your credit card issuers and ask for a better rate — or to have that late fee removed. Credit card Change to those fluorescent coil light bulbs. companies usually allow two courtesy removals of late fees SIGN UP FOR YOUR COMPANY’S (which can top $40) if you call COMMUTER BENEFITS. Drink before you go out (but don’t right away and ask forgiveness. 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Switch auto insurers, or ask your insurer to give you a better rate. Use the library. But return books on time to avoid fines. C M Y K

B2 | News-suN | Friday, February 28, 2014 DAILY COMMERCIAL Friday, Februarywww.newssun.com 28, 2014 neeson keeps ‘non-Stop’ from crashing Puzzle corner

JAKe coYle Stop” included, are sim- AP Film Writer ple, mostly serviceable genre flicks that are smart Settling in for a film that enough to dispense with takes place almost entire- exposition but not witty ly on an airplane, as does enough to put three acts the latest Liam Neeson together. action flick “Non-Stop,” Neeson’s presence — one’s instinct is to search wounded, intelligent, for the nearest sleeping honorable — is much pill. sturdier than these films, The prospect of nearly which he elevates with two hours on an airliner, ease. It’s not an issue of without the complimen- him lowering himself to tary peanuts, is not quite them, but of these films the sensory experience we not raising themselves to typically seek in the mov- Neeson. ies. After federal air mar- Universal Pictures On “60 Minutes” recent- Solution on B3 shal Bill Marks (Neeson) Liam Neeson stars as air marshal Bill Marks in ‘Non-Stop.’ ly, Neeson was himself be- morosely guzzles some mused and rather sheep- whiskey in his car outside pelled by the live coverage ish about this career turn JFK Airport, he boards the Movie Review of the incident by NY1, to movies he acknowl- plane headed for Heath- CritiC’S rating:   that cute little local New edged were “straight-to- row that he’s to protect, York cable channel. video” stuff. But his sug- that will be the setting minutes until $150 million Moore breathes life gestion that he came to from here on out. is sent to an off-shore ac- into the claustrophobia, “Taken” and the rest be- If you’re now hitting count. as does Dockery — both cause it allowed him to the “call flight atten- The cabin pressure helpful aids to Marks. busy himself after the dant” button for help, steadily rises. It could be Nyong’o, the young Oscar- death of his wife, Natasha you’ll be pleased with anyone on the plane, a nominated actress of “12 Richardson, gives these the results. Things pick clever little conceit reflec- Years a Slave,” has bare- movies a melancholy po- up when down the aisle tive of today’s air travel: ly a line, but sports a cool etry: The weary Neeson, strolls stewardesses Mi- Everyone is treated like flat top. kicking butt to keep the chelle Dockery and Lu- a suspect. In the film’s But the question is — as demons at bay. pita Nyong’o. The plane best image, Marks has all was with the similarly Eu- “Non-Stop,” a Universal populates with our cast: the passengers hold their ropean-backed, one-word Pictures release, is rated Julianne Moore (Marks’ hands up. titled thrillers “Taken,” PG-13 by the Motion Pic- chatty seatmate), a school But, as with so many ‘’Taken 2” and “Unknown” ture Association of Amer- teacher (Scoot McNairy), high-concept films, it — what to make of this ica for “intense sequenc- a tough New Yorker (Corey takes an awful lot of im- unlikely action hero turn es of action and violence, Stroll) and a Muslim doc- plausibility to keep the for Neeson at 61? “Non- some language, sensual- tor (Omar Metwally). story airborne. The man- Stop” is directed by the ity and drug references.” Neeson begins getting ner of the deaths turns Spanish-born filmmaker Running time: 106 min- mysterious text messages suspicion to Marks, him- Jaume Collet-Serra, who utes. Two stars out of four. from a hijacker on board self, and even his boss also helmed “Unknown.” — a snake on the plane, (via phone) believes he’s Now they’re churning Follow AP Film Writer Jake if you will — who says the terrorist. Most incred- them out. Coyle on Twitter at: http:// someone will die every 20 ulously, the plot is pro- The movies, “Non- twiter.com/jake_coyle Open email exposes wife’s secret plans for weekend rendezvous

Dear Abby: My wife of she doesn’t care.” If she went on to say, “In all my 45 years is having an on- didn’t care about you, she years of attending church line affair with a man who wouldn’t be marrying you. potluck dinners, when the is a former business cli- But her children MUST dishes of the main course ent. I found out when she come first, and unless you were being cleared, some- inadvertently left an email can accept that fact, you one would say, ‘Keep your message open on her lap- shouldn’t marry her. fork.’” top. Her phone records She said the main confirm daily long-dis- Dear Abby: Recently, my course was her favorite tance conversations, as friend went to a wake and part of the meal because well. Although I know they told me the person in the she knew “something bet- have never met personal- Dear aBBy casket was holding a fork. ter was coming ... some- ly, they plan to meet dur- Jeanne Phillips My friend told me there thing wonderful, and with ing a weekend convention is a story behind this cus- substance.” What she at a hotel in his hometown I feel she shouldn’t have tom. Can you tell me what wanted was to convey to next month. another man’s name if it is? her loved ones at her fu- Despite problems in our she’s married to some- — Daily Reader in West neral her belief that some- marriage, neither of us one else. I have explained Palm thing better was to come. has strayed, and I’m con- that it upsets me, but she Dear Daily Reader: The fident she doesn’t want doesn’t care. What are story, titled “Keep Your to lose me nor do I want your thoughts? Fork,” has been wide- Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van to lose her. My dilem- — Traditional Man ly shared on the Internet. Buren, also known as Jeanne Phil- ma is whether to tell her I Dear Traditional: I think It appeared in “A Third lips, and was founded by her moth- know what’s going on pri- her reason for wanting to Serving of Chicken Soup er, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby or to her trip, or confront retain her married name for the Soul” and was au- at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box her when she returns with (and probably hyphen- thored by Roger William 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. pictures taken by a private ate it with yours) is a val- Thomas. To order “How to Write Letters for investigator. I can’t let her id one. It will prevent con- It concerns a young All Occasions,” send your name betrayal continue. fusion for her children at woman who had been giv- and mailing address, plus check — Conflicted in the school. en only a short time to or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) South However, one line in live, and who instructed to: Dear Abby — Letter Book- Dear Conflicted: Tell your letter concerns me. her pastor that she would let, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL her sooner rather than It’s the one in which you like to be buried with a 61054-0447. Shipping and han- later, so she can cancel say it upsets you, “but fork in her right hand. She dling are included in the price. her trip to the conven- tion. If she’s willing to do that and work on repair- ing your marriage, there is a chance that your prob- lems are fixable. If she isn’t, then face it — your stressed marriage is over. Photos from a private in- vestigator are beside the point. The email you read is proof enough.

Dear Abby: I have re- connected with my high school sweetheart. We plan to be married late this summer. My problem is she wants to keep her ex-husband’s name as her middle name for the sake of her kids. C M Y K

www.newssun.comFriday, February 28, 2014 DAILY COMMERCIAL Friday, February 28, 2014 | News-suN | B3 Healthy living New support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers One in eight caregivers becomes ill or partnering with South- ern Lifestyle in offer- injured as a direct result of caregiving ing Caregiver Trainings from 3-4 p.m. every Fri- Special to the News-Sun at a much greater risk day in March. There is for a number of health no charge to attend. LAKE PLACID — The problems including de- This Caregiver Training Alzheimer’s Association, pression, anxiety, car- is for caregivers, fami- Florida Gulf Coast Chap- diovascular problems, ly members, and anyone ter, is starting a new sup- high blood pressure and else who is interested in port group in Lake Placid physical injury than learning more about de- at the Southern Lifestyle non-caregivers in their mentia or Alzheimer’s ALF. The Alzheimer’s As- age group. One in eight Disease and the services sociation’s support group caregivers becomes ill or that may be needed. meeting will be held the injured as a direct result The schedule is: Care- first Monday of every of caregiving. giver Training Series at month starting March 3 By providing an envi- Southern Lifestyle ALF from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fam- ronment of support, ed- ■ March 7 — Alzheimer’s Metro ily members, friends and ucation and acceptance Disease: The Basics of One of the central ideas of shared decision making is getting patients and caregivers more involved with their caregivers are invited. support groups can in- the Epidemic doctor when it comes to making health care decisions. Support groups are crease coping skills and ■ March 14 — Commu- critical support networks empower caregivers. nicating with the Per- to caregivers of family Further, support groups son with Dementia Shared decision making: How members with Alzheim- can improve the health ■ March 21 — Dealing er’s disease and related of the caregiver, enhance with Challenging Be- memory disorders. Care- the quality of care given haviors to be a co-pilot with your doctor givers find comfort in to the individual with Al- Southern Lifestyle ALF sharing their experienc- zheimer’s and possibly is at 1297 U.S. 27. For Health care experts are Guest ColuMn participate in the deci- es with others in similar delay placement of the more information and rediscovering an old-fash- sion-making process. situations and learning affected person into a to RSVP call 385-3444, ioned concept that may Ron Pollack from each other. residential facility. email canalesc@alzfl- help lower health care Research shows that In addition, the Al- gulf.org or call the library costs and improve the ing the information giv- An illustration of Alzheimer caregivers are zheimer’s Association is 699-3705. quality of health care: en to them and should shared decision shared decision making. feel free to discuss their making What is shared decision values and preferences making? It is when you with their provider. About 17 out of every Boy’s death from infected and your doctor work to- ■ Discussion: Patients and 100 men in the United gether as co-pilots as you providers should share States will be diagnosed travel through the health information and make a with prostate cancer in rat spurs suit vs. Petco care system. And you have decision together that is their lifetime. Howev- the right to ask your doc- based on the best med- er, fewer than three of ev- Associated Press Petco should have known for his female rat, Gomez tor to use shared decision ical evidence and tai- ery 100 men will die from about the rodent’s health said. The boy took the rat making whenever you lored to the specific prostate cancer. SAN DIEGO — The and did not adequately home May 27, 2013, and need to decide among sev- needs and circumstanc- The decision to test for death of a 10-year-old test for the disease. It also woke up the night of June eral treatment options. es of the patient. localized prostate cancer San Diego boy from a says that negligence led 11 in severe pain with a ■ Follow-through: Care in men older than 70 is not bacterial infection he re- to the boy’s death, which fever and stomach prob- What does should be delivered in clear cut, and one medi- portedly got from his pet has caused his parents, lems. He was pale, lethar- shared decision the agreed upon man- cally sound option is to rat prompted his fam- Andrew Pankey and Van- gic and could barely walk, making mean? ner and in a way that re- not screen at all. Men in ily to sue retailer Petco, essa Sauer, emotional and according to the lawsuit. spects patients’ pref- this age group also have saying they want to raise economic hardship, and He died at 1:09 a.m. the Shared decision making erences and values. time to think about their awareness among par- that the retailer did not next day. can mean different things Patients should stay in options, since prostate ents. post adequate warnings “He was a bright, ener- depending on the situa- contact with their pro- cancer often progresses Attorney John Gomez about the potential risks, getic, friendly, happy kid tion. But one of its cen- viders and continue to slowly. told The Associated Press especially for children. who actually had a pri- tral ideas is that we need receive support for oth- The decision by old- on Tuesday that his firm Petco Animal Supplies or rat, who was a female, to get patients (and, when er health care decisions. er men to be screened for filed the lawsuit Mon- Inc. said it is “in the pro- and he had this idea in appropriate, families) and prostate cancer is a good day in San Diego Coun- cess of investigating these his young head of having caregivers more involved What are “patient example of an area where ty seeking an unspecified claims and will respond his female rat get mar- in health care decisions. decision aids”? a patient decision aid can amount for the suffering appropriately when we ried,” Gomez said. The main goal of shared be helpful. Two good deci- endured by the Pankey have more information.” The lawsuit was not decision making is to give Patient decision aids sion aids are the brochure family, whose son, Aidan, Meanwhile, the retailer filed until now because patients the knowledge are written, video, or web- and video developed by died June 12, 2013, hours in a statement expressed attorneys were awaiting and skills they need to based tools that are de- Health Crossroads (www. after he was rushed to its condolences. the lab results from the take an active role in their signed to help patients do healthcrossroads.com). the hospital with severe “We are deeply sad- federal Centers for Dis- health care. the following: Families USA has writ- stomach pains. dened by the Pankey ease Control, which test- Using shared decision ■ Become more knowl- ten an overview of shared The San Diego County family’s tragic loss,” Pet- ed the rat to confirm it making is especially im- edgeable about their decision making, Shared medical examiner’s office co said. “The health and was infected, Gomez said. portant when a patient health condition and Decision Making: En- ruled that the cause of safety of people and pets According to the CDC, has a medical condition treatment options gaging Patients to Im- death was streptobacillus is always a top priority, people can contract rat- that has more than one ■ Decide which risks and prove Care, which answers moniliformis infection, and we take the family’s bite fever from bites or medically sound treat- benefits are most im- key questions about how commonly known as rat- concerns very seriously.” scratches from infect- ment option. portant to them shared decision making bite fever, after exposure The boy’s grandmoth- ed rodents, such as rats, In these cases, there is ■ Envision how the differ- works, how it can improve to an infected rat. er purchased the male mice and gerbils, or even no single, correct medi- ent options would affect patient care, how it fits Gomez said the Pan- rat, which Aidan named just by handling an an- cal solution—the best so- their daily lives into a more patient-cen- key family was not giving Alex, because her only imal with the disease lution depends on the When designed well, tered health system, how interviews, but they are grandson wanted a mate without a bite or scratch. patient’s personal prefer- these decision aids can to design a good shared devastated by the death. ences and values. help patients make choic- decision making program, “It’s a means to en- es that reflect their prefer- and a list of links to other sure this doesn’t happen What are the ences and values. resources. again,” Gomez said of the elements of a Although shared deci- lawsuit. “Apparently there shared decision sion making programs do Ron Pollack is executive director of was some breakdown in making program? not necessarily need pa- Families USA. Guest columns are procedures. They want tient decision aids to be the opinion of the writer, not neces- tighter controls.” All shared decision- effective, it is essential that sarily those of the News-Sun. This According to the law- making programs should patients be well-informed information is not intended to diag- suit, the rat appeared contain four fundamental and feel empowered to nose, treat or cure your condition safe. But the lawsuit says elements: ■ Information: Patients should receive clear and unbiased informa- tion that describes their condition, that address- es the pros and cons of different treatment op- tions, and that helps them envision how their life might change based on their decision. ■ Support: Patients should be well-supported dur- ing the decision-mak- ing process. They should get help understand- C MCYM Y K

B4 | News-suN | Friday, February 28, 2014 www.newssun.com Healthy living County’s first Walk with Docs Saturday in Sebring

Also HALLO’s ners, foods experts and warm up. The walk start be a fresh produce stand Topics include: “Aware- “Customized Wellness” by more to host its very first time is at 8:15 am. Spon- from the Miller Farms in ness of Your Body, Mind Amanda Lucero, ARNP-C. wellness Day “Walk With The Docs” sorships are available for Lake Placid. & Spirit through Exercise, and “Advanced MLS Ther- Special to the News-Sun to be held in conjunc- $100 and can be as many Inside, the Wellness Day Breathing & Meditation” apy — Cold-Wave La- tion with HALLO’s annual people that would want lecture series will also be by Beth Plank, certified ser Technology,” by Steve SEBRING — The Hand- Wellness Day on Saturday to walk with their docs or starting at 8 am. Azure yoga instructor; “Stress Hise. icap Americans Love of at the Sebring Christian ride in wheelchairs. College students will be Management and Rela- To reserve your seat Live Organization (HAL- Church, 4514 Hammock Also available are indi- taking vitals at sign-in. tional Wellness” by Felicia for the brunch, please LO) is partnering with lo- Road. vidual entries for $5 each. The lectures continue un- Coke, physical therapist R.S.V.P. by calling cal doctors, nutritionists, The “Walk with the Morning refreshments til 1 p.m. A complimen- and life coach; Advanced H.A.L.L.O. at 385-1196 or fitness professionals, ho- Docs” will be a two-mile will be available. tary brunch will be avail- Isolated Stretching Thera- email halloinc@embarq- listic medical practitio- hike after a short yoga An added feature will able mid-morning. py by Sean Snapp, L.M.T.; mail.com/. Cut out junk food ads in Three herbal supplements schools, government says have anti-cancer activity Associated Press Dear Pharmacist: Two Curcumin may be help- of my relatives have pan- ful for pancreatitis be- WASHINGTON — creatic cancer, and I’m cause it reduces inflam- It’s not just about what worried sick for myself. mation in the pancreas America’s kids are getting No symptoms yet, but is and reduces inflammatory in the lunch line. there anything I can share pain-causing chemicals. The Obama adminis- with them, or take myself? Wonderful, but you may tration is moving to phase — D.T., Sacramento, need special IVs or sup- out junk food advertis- Calif. plements to get it to work. ing on football score- Answer: I’m sorry to Saffron (Crocus sati- boards and elsewhere on hear about your relatives. vus) is amazing. This gor- school grounds — part Pancreatic cancer is on Dear Pharmacist geous flower is available of a broad effort to com- the rise, certain medica- Suzy Cohen as a spice, and a supple- bat child obesity and cre- mct tions and foods and bev- ment (by Exir). Saffron ate what Michelle Obama Companies are spending $149 million a year on marketing to kids in erages increase its risk. I nal of Clinical Oncology, supplements seem to help calls “a new norm” for to- schools, according to the Agriculture Department. wrote a book on the topic entitled, “mTOR Inhibi- reduce chemotherapy-in- day’s schoolchildren and to help people. tor Treatment of Pancreat- duced cell damage (dam- future generations. such marketing in schools the heels of federal regu- Squashing free radicals ic Cancer in a Patient with age to the DNA). “This new approach to is related to beverages. lations that now require is helpful, as well as pan- PJS.” The scientists used Crocetin, a carotenoid eating and activity is not And many soda compa- food in school lunch lines creatic enzymes. Any- a drug called everolimus derived from saffron ap- just a fad,” Mrs. Obama nies already have start- to be more healthful than thing that slows growth or (Afinitor). pears to compete with the said Tuesday as she de- ed to transition their sales in the past. spreading is important. Other mTOR inhibitors drug gemcitabine which is scribed the proposed and advertising in schools Separate rules, which Detoxifying the body (par- available today include one of the standard thera- rules at the White House. from sugary sodas and are to go into effect in ticularly lymph) is prob- Certican and Torisel, and pies for pancreatic cancer. Promotion of sugary sports drinks to other September, will cover oth- ably number one on my others in the pipeline. Remarkably, both the herb drinks and junk foods products they produce. er food around school as list. There are natural com- and the chemo drug com- around campuses dur- Companies are spend- well, including in vending As a natural-minded pounds which are known pete for the same receptor ing the school day would ing $149 million a year machines and “a la carte” pharmacist, I love find- to interfere with mTOR site, which is the doorway be phased out under the on marketing to kids in lines in the lunch room. ing research about nat- but to a lesser extent com- into your cell. Are they try- Agriculture Department schools, according to the Calorie, fat, sugar and so- ural plant extracts that pared to these cancer ing to do the same good rules, which are intend- Agriculture Department. dium limits now will have work like pharmaceuti- drugs. thing in there? ed to ensure that mar- The announcement to be met on almost every cals. There’s a protein in Resveratrol (you know, The discussion of us- keting is brought in line at the White House was food and beverage sold your body called “mTOR” from grapes!) is one of ing resveratrol, curcum- with health standards part of a week of events during the school day, as which plays a vital role in them as reported in The in or saffron is between that already apply to food marking the fourth anni- mandated by a 2010 child how each cell thrives, di- Journal of Biological you and your doctor. Even served by public schools. versary of the first lady’s nutrition law. vides, or dies. When this Chemistry (November 19, though these are natural That means a score- “Let’s Move” program. Even though diet sodas protein and associat- 2010). The scientists knew herbs, with excellent safe- board at a high school Mrs. Obama also trav- would be allowed in high ed metabolic pathway is going into the study that ty profiles, I have no idea football or basketball eled to Miami Tuesday to schools under the pro- turned on too high, it pro- resveratrol was a powerful what’s right for you and game eventually wouldn’t announce that the Boys posed rules announced motes cancer spreading. herbal with strong antiox- your safety is my first con- be allowed to advertise & Girls Clubs of Ameri- Tuesday, the rules don’t If we interfere with the idant, anti-inflammatory, cern. Ask a licensed prac- Coca-Cola, for example, ca and the National Rec- address the question mTOR pathway, it helps and nerve-protecting ef- titioner about customiz- though it could advertise reation and Park Associa- raised by some as to stop the formation of new fects on the body. ing your personal health Diet Coke or Dasani wa- tion will serve more fruits whether those drinks are blood vessels which feed Guess what other herb regimen. ter, also owned by Coca- and vegetables at after- actually healthful alterna- the tumor. These mTOR reduces mTOR activity? Cola Co. Same with the school programs and en- tives to sugary soda. “inhibitors” help peo- Curcumin, one of the ac- Suzy Cohen is a registered phar- front of a vending ma- sure kids get 30-60 min- Some healthful-food ple with pancreatic can- tive compounds in tur- macist and the author of ‘The 24- chine. utes of physical activity rules have come under cer and possibly induce meric spice, popular in In- Hour Pharmacist’ and ‘Real Solu- Cups, posters and a day. NBC’s “Parks and fire from conservatives remission, at least for dian cuisine. Many studies tions.’ For more information, visit menu boards that pro- Recreation” star Amy who say the government awhile. prove curcumin slows www.suzycohen.com/. This infor- mote foods that don’t Poehler introduced the shouldn’t dictate what This was shown in Feb- down the growth of differ- mation is not intended to treat, di- meet federal standards first lady. kids eat — and from some ruary 2011, in the Jour- ent types of cancer. agnose or cure your condition. would also be phased out. The proposed school students who don’t like Ninety-three percent of marketing rules come on the new alternatives.

Change of Pace Briarwood, Sebring. offers workshops SnapShotS Wednesday — 8 a.m. LocaL News Villa Del Sol, Avon Park; SEBRING — Change of 9 a.m. Meal Site, Avon Pace will host workshops Park taught by Charlie Stroup lowing community out- Thursday — 6:30 a.m. from 9:30-10:30 the next reach events. ARC Avon Park, Pleasant three Fridays. Monday — 8 a.m., Avenue; 9:30 a.m., Today’s workshop, “My Brookside Bluffs, Zolfo Meal Site, Lake Placid; Rope is Dwindling to Springs; 10 a.m. Chatham 10:30 a.m., Balmoral Threads,” deals with an- Pointe, Wauchula; 1 p.m., Alzheimer’s Support ticipatory grief. The March Crown Pointe, Sebring, Group, Lake Placid. 7 topic is “Where’s The Alzheimers Support All sites are spon- Off Button?” and deals group. sored by their facility with anger, sadness and Tuesday — 9 a.m., with Comprehensive as fear. The March 14 topic Groves, Sebring; guests. All events are open is “Stepping On My Last 10:30 a.m., Fair Havens, to the public. Call Barb, Nerve” and deals with Sebring; 1 p.m., 214-6795. handling the activities of daily living. The workshops will be held at 4514 Hammock Road. No RSVP needed. Call 382-1188 for details. Outreach events planned NEWS-SUN Comprehensive The news is just a click away! Homecare offers the fol- www.newssun.com C M Y K www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 | News-suN | B5 Religion

Avon Park baptistchurchLP.com or on the Hebrew calendar. pet solo by Vic Anderson. tled “Eyewitnesses” based Christian Church call the church office at SnapShotS This is the year of Adar I Tuesday night Adult on 2 Peter 1:16-21 863-465-0060. ChurCh ServiCeS and Adar II, a time of dou- Bible Study is taught by New Beginnings AVON PARK — Pastor The church is at 660 ble blessings. For the kids, Pastor Moore. Church of Sebring is a Greg Ratliff will bring a Holmes Ave. games and crafts. Bible study and crafts. Wednesday night supper Bible-oriented, Non- message from God’s Word Wednesday morn- Tuesday Home Bible is served by Barbra Kelly denominational church in the morning and also at Faith Lutheran ing, Pastor Johnson will Study’s “Messiah: Shadow and Dorothy Newton. led by Pastor Kindle. There the evening contemporary Church lead Bible study from the To Image” continues Young adult and children’s is a blended service with worship on Sunday. book “What is Spiritual this week with a study of programs are taught by contemporary and tradi- Wednesday evening SEBRING — This Warfare?” how Jesus connects be- George Kelly, Amanda and tional music. will continue in the Sunday, the church cel- On Thursday, the Men’s tween the Old and New Jon Armentrout and Toby Holy Communion is cel- Ecclesiastes Bible study. ebrates Transfiguration Fellowship meets at The Testaments. Each week’s Cribbs. ebrated monthly. Avon Park Christian Sunday. Elder Bob Depot for breakfast and study is independent in it- The church is at 2705 The church meets at Church is at 1016 W. Brumfield will be de- returns to the church for self, so just jump in any- Alternate Route 17 South the Morris Chapel, 307 Camphor (behind the livering his sermon at a short Bible study and a time. For directions, call in Sebring (behind S. Commerce Ave. Call Wells Fargo Bank). Faith Lutheran based on work project. 863-658-2534. Publix). Call 314-9693. 835-2405. Call 453-5334 or email the readings of the day The church is at 215 E. Friday Night Study is [email protected] Exodus 24:8-18, 2 Peter Circle Street (with two with GoToMeeting. Let the Memorial United New Life Evangelical with any questions or to 1:16-21, and Matthew entrances on LaGrand pastor know if you would Methodist Church Lutheran Church request information. The 17:1-9. St.). Call 453-3242 or visit like to participate at www. church website is http:// Lent Service starts on www.avonparkapchurch. gracepointecog@comcast. LAKE PLACID — Pastor SEBRING — Sunday’s www.avonparkchristian- March 5. Ash Wednesday com/. net and he will send you Tim Haas will preach sermon from Pastor Luke church.com/ service is at 6:30 pm with the link. Ustream available on “Your Life Changing Jon Willitz will be “We Imposition of Ashes. First United (live or 24/7) of all servic- Experience” at the Sunday Have the Prophetic Word” Christ Lutheran Every Tuesday and Methodist Church es. Log on to ustream.tv, morning worship services. from 2 Peter 1:16-21. Church Thursday, Senior Aerobics of Sebring and then enter gracepoin- The scripture will be from The church is at 3725 is offered by teacher tetv in the search box. II Peter 1:16-19. Hammock Road. Call AVON PARK — Pastor Barbara. Classes are of no- SEBRING — Pastor John The church Website is Communion will be 385-2293. Scott McLean will be charge, can be of varied A. Bryant will bring the www.gracepointeminis- served at each service. preaching a sermon en- level from Silver Snickers message Sunday. The ser- tries.net/. Pastor Zimmer Opportunity for Healing, St. John United titled “Here I Am” on and Up. vice of Holy Communion has started a blog. Log with the anointing of oil, Methodist Church Sunday, L.I.F.T. — Ladies will be observed. on at Ron-gracepointes. will be available at both The church is at 1320 In Faith/Fellowship Ash Wednesday Services blogspot.com. WOW services. SEBRING — On Sunday, C.R. 64, east of the Avon Together’s study is called will be held on March 5 in Radio Jesus daily mo- Youth Group will meet Pastor Ronald De Genaro Park High School past “Productive: Finding the sanctuary. ments can be heard every in the LIghthouse Sunday Jr.’s message will be the four-way stop sign. Joy In What We Do.” Sunday, March 9, guest day. Log on at wowradio- evening under the di- “About Mountains and For more information, Friday, March 7, they will speaker Jeff Steinberg, a network.com and click the rection of Pastor Claude Valleys.” Biblical reference call 863-471-2663 or visit study “Good Work” from tiny giant, will provide Praise Him tab. Burnett. is from Matthew 17:1- www.christlutheranavon- Genesis 1:28, 2:8-9, 15-17. the message in all three The Crossover Quartet 9. Communion will be park.org/. Work is a gift from God, church services. Everyone Heartland from Pennsylvania will served. Nursery is provid- not a curse. is invited to attend and Christian Church present “Southern gos- ed at all services. Christian Science hear this inspiring man. pel music family style” at The church is at 3214 Church First Baptist The church is downtown Sebring — Pastor Ted 6 p.m. Sunday. There is Grand Prix Drive. Call Church Avon Park at 126 South Pine St. Call Moore’s sermon this no admission charge and 382-1736. {p class=”p1”}SEBRING 385-5184. week will be “Abstain” a free will offering will be — The lesson sermon on AVON PARK — Rev. Jon With scripture from: I received for the Quartet. Spring Lake United Sunday morning is ti- Beck will be preaching Grace Pointe Thessalonians 4:1-8 The Church is at 500 Methodist Church tled “Mind.” The keynote morning worship service Ministries Communion is offered Kent Ave. behind the is from Isaiah 48:17 I am, out of James 4:10-17. during the service weekly Tower. Call 465-2422. SEBRING — Rev. “. . . . I am the LORD your Nursery is available for SEBRING — The The service will include Weaver’s sermon Sunday God, who teaches you the morning and evening church meets at 200 Lark Beverly Nuske singing New Beginnings will be “Accept God’s what is good for you and services. Ave. in the Sebring Hills “Just a Closer Walk With Church Invitation” Fellowship fol- leads you along the paths The Church is at 100 N. Association Clubhouse. You,” special music by lows the service. you should follow”.{p Lake Ave. For more infor- The message this week Mary VanHooreweghe and SEBRING — On Sunday, The church is at 8170 class=”p2”}The church is mation call 863-453-6681 is on the month of Adar II Flossi Moore and a trum- Pastor Gary Kindle’s is ti- Cozumel Lane. at 154 N. Franklin St. or email [email protected] Christian Training First Christian Church Church (Disciples of Christ) SEBRING — Rev. Linda M. Downing will bring the SEBRING — Sunday’s message titled “Restored message is from and Loosed: Part 2” at Philippians 4: 2-7 “Rejoice the Sunday morning ser- in the Lord Always” by vice. The Wednesday night Pastor Ron Norton. Bible study is the Gospel Elders at the of John. Communion Table Sunday will be Diane Emmanuel United Beidler and Howard Church of Christ Lewis. Deacons serving will be Catherine Baker, SEBRING — Rev. George Carol Graves, Terry Ducar Miller will deliver the ser- and Carol Chandler. mon, “Surprising Gifts The church is at 510 of the Spirit,” from 1 Poinsettia Ave. Corinthians 12:4-7 and Galatians 5:22-23. First Presbyterian The church is 1.7 miles Church of Avon Park west of U.S. 27 on County Road 634 (Hammock AVON PARK — Pastor Road). Call 471-1999 or Bob Johnson’s sermon visit www.sebringemman- Sunday is entitled “The uelucc.com/. Starting Line” based on II Timothy 1:8-12. Faith Baptist Church The choir’s introit will of Lake Placid be “Thou Art Worthy” and the anthem will be “Days LAKE PLACID — This of Elijah.” Sunday, Pastor Bill Cole The adult Sunday school will be preaching “Holy class is using the de- Spirit Protocol” from the nominational quarter- book of Romans in the ly. The theme this quarter morning and in the eve- is the Gospel of Matthew. ning he will preach “The Sunday’s lesson is entitled Beginning of the End” “Teaching in Parables.” from the Gospel of John. Members are asked Mid-week prayer and to bring non-perish- Bible study is held on able items for the Church Wednesday. Service Center. To listen to Faith Baptist Youth Group meets Sunday morning ser- at the Johnson’s home mons or for more infor- Sunday evening for a mation, visit www.faith- meal, short Bible study,

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B6 | News-suN | Friday, February 28, 2014 www.newssun.com Religion Places to WorshiP p.m. Preschool and Mother’s Day Out for available each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. eryone is welcome. Come and worship with sebring.com. Places to Worship is a paid advertise- children age 6 weeks to 5 years old. Call Fellowship Group. For more information call us; we would love to meet you. Church of- resurrection lutheran church - elca, 385-4704. Website www.fbsebring.com 453-7679. fice, 453-5664; fax, 453-4853. Visit us at 324 E. Main St., at Memorial Drive, Avon ment in the News-Sun that is published Florida avenue Baptist church, 401 S. sebring christian church, 4514 Ham- our website at redeemeravon Park. Pastor Rev. John C. Grodzinski. Sunday Friday and Sunday. To place a listing in Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address mock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tod park.com. Email redeemer1895@aol. worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- is 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Schwingel, Preacher; Josh Knabel (812- com. Call the thrift store for hours open at 9:15 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following 6155, ext. 596. Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Gird- 618-7118), Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship, and donation pick up at 664-9668 or 453- 10:30 a.m. service. Wednesday Worship Ser- ley, pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun- 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sun- 5664. vice is at 7 p.m. Open Communion celebrat- AnglicAn day Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s day Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening ser- st. agnes episcopal church, 3840 ed at all services. “God’s Work, Our Hands.” Church; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. vice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night meals, Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Father trinity lutheran church - lcMs, 25 Lakev- New life anglican Fellowship, 10 N. Main Wednesday night programs for children and 5:30 p.m. followed by classes at 6:30 p.m. Scott Walker. Sunday Services: Holy Eucha- iew St., Lake Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, FL 33852. youth at 6 p.m. and for adults at 6:30 p.m. Changing Seasons, a men’s grief support rist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite The Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; Susan C. Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon in Charge, (863) independent Baptist church, 5704 group, meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Al- II - 10 a.m. Midweek service on Wednes- Norris, Trinity Tots Pre-School director Edu- 243-3191; [email protected]. Sun- County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876. zheimers Caregivers Support Group meets day at 6 p.m. Sunday School for all ages at cation Hour, 8:45 a.m.; Worship service, 10 day Worship, 10 a.m. Teaching, Holy Commu- Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday wor- at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, 9 a.m. 9 a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. until a.m. Holy Communion each first and third nion, Music, Fellowship, Healing Prayer. “Pas- ship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676. 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. service ends. Sunday. Children’s Church scheduled dur- toral and Spiritual”. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental, First christian church (Disciples of Wednesday: Adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m. ing worship service, 4-year-olds through fifth soul-winning, mission-minded, King James christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner Visitors are always welcome. Church office grade. Nursery provided during worship ser- ASSEMBlY OF gOD Bible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone of Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL 385-7649, for more information. vice for infants to 3-year-olds. Seasonal Mid- christ Fellowship church (assembly 655-1899. Bus transportation. 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. st. Francis of assisi anglican episco- Week Services each Wwednesday evening of God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His leisure lakes Baptist church, 808 Gar- The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday pal church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Plac- during Advent and Lent. Call church office at Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and Await- denia St., Lake Placid (just off of Miller at School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., id, FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051. Rev. Eliz- 465-5253 or visit the website at www.Trinity- ing His Coming. “Worshiping God in Spirit the west end of Lake June) “Where the Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s abeth L. Nelson, Rector. Worship: Sunday, lutheranlp.com. Other activities and groups and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morn- old fashion gospel is preached.” Sunday Church, 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Bi- include: Choir; Ladies Guild and LWML; ing Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Wor- p.m. ble study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday School at Men’s Fellowship Group, Small Group Bible p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Pastor ship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Eve- 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship 6 p.m. Studies; Trinity Tots Pre-school, and Youth Eugene Haas. Phone 471-0924. ning Service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer cHRiSTiAn & MiSSiOnARY and Thursday 9 a.m. Holy Communion with Group. First assembly of God, 4301 Kenilworth Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m. Call the AlliAncE Healing. Call the thrift store for hours open Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Wilmont McCrary, church at 699-0671 for more information. - 699-0221. nOn-DEnOMinATiOnAl Maranatha Baptist church (GarBc), the alliance church of sebring, 451 pastor. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382- Bible Fellowship church, 3750 Hammock Worship and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; Eve- 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 EVAngElicAl FREE cHURcH OF (A half mile east of Highlands Avenue on 1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Sunday: Ameri- ning Worship, 7 p.m. Wednesday Family services: Sunday School meets at 9:30 AMERicA can Sign Language: First Worship sermon, Night, (Adult Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, Arbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Eve- a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service the church of the Way eFca, 1005 N. songs signed first and second Worship ser- Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunda1005 N. vices. First Worship service, 9 a.m.; Second Phone 385-6431. ning Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible Study meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Wednes- Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday school Worship service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up Study, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald day Prayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m. and worship service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 to 2 years old) and Sunday school classes BAPTiST Webber and Associate Pastors Don Mes- a.m. Youth activities, 6:30 p.m. Wednes- both hours. BFC Youth, 6 p.m.; Evening Ser- avon Park lakes Baptist church, senger and Ted Ertle. Phone 382-4301. cHRiSTiAn SciEncE days. The Way is a church family who gath- vice, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Children, ages 4 ers for contemporary worship, teaching of yrs through 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 22600 N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL Parkway Free Will Baptist church, christian science church, 154 N. 33825. George Hall, Pastor. Christ cen- 3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870. God’s Word, prayer and fellowship. Come p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd Patterson, Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning early and stay after for fellowship time. pastor; Andy McQuaid, associate pastor. Web tered and biblically based. Sunday wor- Welcome to the church where the “Son” worship and Sunday school. Testimonial ship services, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 always shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Child care and children’s church are provid- site www.bfcsebring.com. Church office 385- meetings at 4 p.m. each second and fourth ed. Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Way 1024. p.m. Nursery facilities are available. Bible Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Wednesday. A free public reading room/ studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening – A place for you. Office Phone: 471-6140, calvary church, 1825 Hammock Road, bookstore, located in the church, is open Church Cell Phone: 273-3674. Email: the- Sebring, FL 33872; 386-4900. An indepen- Wednesday. Prayer Time 6:30 p.m. on Worship, 7 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at before and after church services. The Bible Wednesday. Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. waychurch@ hotmail.com. Web site: www. dent community church. Sunday morning wor- and the Christian Science textbook, ‘Sci- TheWayChurch.org ship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 11:15 a.m.; Sun- centered for all ages. Choir practice at 5 The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pastor. Church ence and Health with Key to the Scriptures’ p.m. Sunday. Church phone: 452-6556. phone: 382-3552. Home phone: 214- day evening service, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester by Mary Baker Eddy are our only preachers. Osbeck. A small friendly church waiting for Bethany Baptist church (GarBc) We 3025. Affiliated with the National Associa- All are welcome to come and partake of gRAcE BRETHREn are located at the corner of SR17 and C- tion of Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. your visit. the comfort, guidance, support and healing Grace Brethren church, 3626 Thunder- christian training Ministries inc., on Se- 17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us sparta road Baptist church, (sBc) found in the lesson-sermons. bird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr. Randall Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee and 4400 Sparta Road. Evangelist Roger bring Parkway. Enter off County Road 17 on Smith, senior pastor. Sunday services at 9 Simpson Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 doughnuts, followed with Sunday School for Jaudon. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning worship Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening cHURcH OF BRETHREn a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. A services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid City” Chil- nursery and children’s church are provided. service begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/Bible church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine dren’s Ministry throughout all services, and worship service is at 6 p.m. On Wednes- Study, 6 p.m. Nursery provided. For infor- St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church The church is part of Christian International there are variosu other classes for teens, Ministries Network, a full gospel, non-denomi- days, the Word of Life teen ministry and mation, call 382-0869. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 married couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible the Catylist class (20’s+) begin at 6:30 southside Baptist church (GarBc), a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. national ministry. Linda M. Downing, minister, studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day Care, [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, PM. The adult Bible and Prayer Time begins 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. Phone 385-1597. Preschool and After-School Monday-Friday: at 7 p.m. For more information go to www. Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, associate minister, caseydowning@hotmail. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For registration call: 385- com. Church phone: 314-0482. Web site: bethanybaptistap.com or call the church of- 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45 cHURcH OF cHRiST 3111). Check us out on the Web at www. fice at 863-452-1136. a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: www.ctmforme.com avon Park church of christ, 200 S. For- sebringgrace.org. crossroads of life,148 E. Interlake Blvd., Faith Missionary Baptist church, off Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kin- est Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. Minister: Don State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 dergarten through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; Lake Placid, FL 33852; Tel. 863-655-9163. Smith. Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. inDEPEnDEnT The place of your Divine appointment. We ex- LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Adult Midweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7 and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities are available at Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Wor- p.m. A nursery for under age 3 is avail- First christian church, 1016 W. Cam- pect our supernatural God to transform our every service. Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. phor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; (863) 453- lives through His power and grace. Come, ship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 p.m. able at all services. Provisions for handi- and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered class- Deaf interpretation available. Ken Lambert, capped and hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 5334; on the Web at www.firstchristianap. learn of His plan and destiny for you. With es for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. com. Our motto is “Jesus is First at First His plan we receive His provision along with Pastor. Phone 386-5055. 385-0752. heartland church of christ, Lakeshore Fellowship Baptist church, 1000 Max- spring lake Baptist church, “Where Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Senior Min- His perfect timing and opportunity. What you Mall - Suite 42 (outside entrance), 901 U.S. ister; Bible School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 have longed for, but have been missing, can well St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday: the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard Highway 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday - a.m.; Wednesday studies for all ages, 6 now be received. The direction you have been Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- worship, 9 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, Bible ship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: Evening Ser- p.m. Nursery provided for all events. thirsty for will suddenly quench your parched 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 386- study, 7 p.m. Evangelist Carl Ford, (863) 402- vice, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. Tele- soul. Come to experience what you have 1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Vil- 2159. phone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E-mail: been missing for so long – empowerment in lage II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. lake Placid church of christ, 1069 Hwy inTERDEnOMinATiOnAl [email protected]; Web site, www.ap- every area of life. We teach, train and send for all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Mailing World harvest and restoration Minis- fellowship.org. forth to win souls. You don’t speak English – Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednes- address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake Placid, FL tries, (non-denominational) 2200 N. Avon First Baptist church of avon Park, N. no problema. We have a Spanish interpret- day Mid-week Bible Study and Prayer Ser- 33862. Sunday morning worship is at 10 Blvd.,(non-denominational) 2200 N. Avon Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL - 453-6681. Rev. vice, 6:30 p.m. Nursery available for all er. We look forward to fellowship and worship a.m. Sunday evening worship is 6 p.m. Bi- Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 452- with you at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Pasto- Jon Beck, pastor; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, His- services. ble class 9 a.m. Sundays and Wednesday 9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service: Sun- panic pastor; Joy Loomis, director of music. sunridge Baptist church, (sBc) 3704 ers Gil and Rosa Benton (Faith Never Fails). evenings at 7 p.m. All are invited to join us. day School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 a.m. Grace Bible church, 4541 Thunderbird Sunday – Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Wor- Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across For more information, call the church at 863- Wednesday services: 7 p.m. prayer meet- ship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:45 Road, (second church on left) Sebring, FL from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, 465-4636 or visit the website www.thelord- ing/Bible study. Pastor: W.H. Rogers. a.m.; Youth Choir, 4:30 p.m.; Evening Wor- pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Sunday 33872. Phone, 382-1085. Dustin Woods, sway.com/lakeplacidcofc/. lead pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. ship, 6 p.m. Nursery provided for both ser- Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday sebring Parkway church of christ, 3800 vices. Wednesday - Wednesday Night Sup- lUTHERAn Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, 5:30-7:30 Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870; 385- per, 5:15 p.m.; Children’s Choir, 5:45 p.m.; Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery atonement lutheran church (elca), p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & Youth Pro- 7443. Minister: Kevin Patterson. Times of ser- grams, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Col- Youth Activities, 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible provided. For information, call 382-3695. vice are: Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday 1178 S.E. Lakeview Drive., Sebring. David Tho- Study, 6 p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; resen will be the Spiritual Leader every Sunday lege Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Ser- Faith center West Ministry, “Restoring Mission Programs for Children, 6:45 p.m. vice, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Class, 7 p.m. for the next two months. Jim Helwig, organist. Hispanic Services: Sunday school at 9:30 cATHOlic Worship service with the Holy Eucharist is at Lives, Families & Communities.” In the Ban- a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. Wednes- our lady of Grace catholic church, 595 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Birthday Sunday is the yan Plaza at 2349 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, day Bible study at 7 p.m. To watch services E. Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. Father cHURcH OF gOD first Sunday of each month after the service. FL 33870. Pastors Leroy and JoAnn Taylor online, go to the website at www.fbcap.net. Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vig- church on the ridge, Church of God, Council meeting is on the first Tuesday of each the public to worship on Sundays at 11 a.m. “In the heart of Avon Park, for the hearts of il Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Anderson, Ind.; 1130 State Road 17 North, month. WELCA meets at noon second Tuesday for Praise & Worship and on Wednesdays at Avon Park.” Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and 10:30 a.m. in Sebring, FL 33870. Worship Service Sun- of the month with a light lunch. Labyrinth Prayer 7 p.m. for Bible study and prayer. Children First Baptist church of lake Josephine, English. Sunday Life Teen Mass at 6 p.m. day, 10 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer, Garden is open to the public 24 hours a day, classes are available for all services. Min- 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Sebring (just Weekday mass at 8 a.m. English confession Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Dr. Collet Varner, seven days a week. When in need of prayers or istries for youth, men and women are held off U.S. 27 midway between Sebring and at 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Spanish confession (863) 382-0773. to talk to God, come to the Garden. Come and throughout the month. Please attend these Lake Placid). Your place for family, friends at 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes grow with us; we would love to meet you and Spirit-filled services. “Moving Forward in Uni- (September to May) are 9-10:20 a.m. Sun- ty”. Church office, 385-1800 or 655-2748. and faith. Sunday morning worship service cHURcH OF nAZAREnE your family. Don’t worry about how you look. Je- is 11 a.m. Nursery is provided for both ser- day for grades K through 5th. Grades 6th sus went to the temple in a robe and sandals. highlands community church, a casual vices with Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life through Youth Bible Study are from 6:30-8:30 First church of the Nazarene of avon Quilting classes every Monday at 6 p.m. Look- contemporary church, meets at 3005 New changing Bible Study for all ages starts at p.m. Wednesday. Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL 33825- ing for quilters or people willing to learn. Call Life Way. Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 9:45 a.m. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m. st. catherine catholic church, 820 Hick- 1118. 707 W. Main St. Sunday: Sunday 840-3303. 10 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World classes. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer meet- ory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mailing ad- school begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; christ lutheran church avon Park – Small groups meet throughout the week. ing at 7 p.m. along with youth worship in the dress: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, 385- morning worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening lcMs, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 mile Church phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce youth facility, and missions training for all 0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); fax, 385-5169; service at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service east of Avon Park High School past the A. Linhart. children. Call the church at 655-1524. email, [email protected]; website, www. is at 7 p.m. with special services for children four-way stop sign. Sunday Divine Worship New Beginnings church of sebring, wor- First Baptist church of lake Placid, stcathe.com. School Office/Mailing, Princi- and adults. If you need any more information, is at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat- shiping at The Morris Chapel, 307 S. Com- Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s pal Dr. Anna V. Adam, 747 S. Franklin St., Se- call 453-4851. ed every week with traditional Lutheran Lit- merce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Pastor Hope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, FL bring, FL 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385-7310; church of the Nazarene of lake Plac- urgy, hymns and songs of praise. Fellow- Gary Kindle. Bible study every Sunday, 9 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website: www.fbclp. email [email protected]. School office id, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL ship time with coffee and refreshments a.m. Blended Church Service, 10:15 a.m. com. Email: [email protected]. Sunday hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 33852. Adult Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; follows worship. Come worship and fellow- Phone (863) 835-2405. newbeginningsch- services - Traditional Service 9 a.m., Contem- Clergy: Very Rev. José González, V.F., frjose@ Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednes- ship with us. For information call Pastor urchofsebring.com Begin your week with porary Service 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 stcathe.com or 385-0049; Parochial Vicar, day evening: All church meal, 6 p.m.; Chris- Scott McLean at (863) 471-2663 or see us. and 10:30 a..m., Wednesday Activities: Fam- Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385-3993; Assisting tian Life Study, 6:45 p.m. Winter Life groups christlutheranavonpark.org. the lord’s sentinel Fellowship church, ily dinner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reserva- Priest (retired), Rev. J. Peter Sheehan; De- pending. Call 446-1339. Pastor Tim Taylor. Faith lutheran church – lcMs,2740 148 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid (at Lake tions required). Prayer meeting, Youth Inter- cons, Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry and Rev. Lakeview Dr, Sebring; Church phone: 385- Placid Christian School), Pastor Juanita Fol- sections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 Mr. Max M. Severe. WEEKEND MASS SCHED- cHURcHES OF cHRiST in 7848; Faith Child Development Center: 385- som. Sunday morning service, 10:30 a.m.; p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal Palm St., ULE: Saturday: - 4 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10 cHRiSTiAn UniOn 3232. Sunday Traditional Worship Service: 8 Monday, Sentinel School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Lake Placid. For information, call 465-3721 a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy Fam- a.m.; Sunday Praise Worship Service: 10:30 Church service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More infor- ily Youth Center), every third Sunday of the community Bible church - churches of mation at www.juanitafolsomministries.com. or go to www.fbclp.com. christ in christian Union, (Orange Blos- a.m.; Communion served 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun- First Baptist church of lorida located month at 2 p.m. (French Mass). Daily Mass: day. Sunday School & Bible Classes: 9:15 Union church, 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday som Conference Center) 1400 C-17A North Park, FL 33825. Sunday traditional wor- right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School be- (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting Jesus a.m. Worship Svc. Broadcast at 8 a.m. on gins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday wor- at 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconcilliation: 7:15- WITS 1340AM each Sunday. Educational op- ship service is at 7:45 a.m. (October through 7:45 a.m. first Friday, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Satur- Christ as the answer for time and eterni- Easter) and 9 a.m. Contemporary Sunday ship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ty. Sunday morning worship service, 10:30 portunities include weekly adult Bible stud- Preschool care is provided at the 11 a.m. day and 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday. Office Hours: ies, Faith’s Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is worship service is at 10:45 a.m. Nursery 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. a.m. Nursery provided. Junior Church ac- and children’s church available. Wednes- worship service. Wednesday evening Bible tivities at same time for K-6 grade. Sun- open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., fol- st. James catholic church, 3380 Placid- All are warmly welcome in the Family of Faith. day night worship with Pastor Tiger Gullett view Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. Father day School Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. and CrossTalk with Pastor Bill Breylinger at lowed by adult choir rehearsal. From Septem- (Transportation available.) Sunday eve- Good shepherd lutheran church (AALC) ber the AWANA groups meet. First Lorida is Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: Sum- American Association of Lutheran Church- 6 p.m. Breakfast and lunch menus at Sol- mer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Vigil, 4 ning praise and worship service, 6 p.m. id Grounds. Senior Pastor is Bill Breylinger. the “Place to discover God’s love.” For more Wednesday evening prayer service, 7 p.m. es, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, FL information about the church or the minis- p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Week- 33872. James Weed, pastor. Worship Ser- Office: 453-3345. Web page at www.wea- days, 9 a.m. December thru Easter - Satur- Children and youth activities at 7 p.m. reunion.org. tries offered, call 655-1878. Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, please vice, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bible Study, 9 First Baptist church, sebring, 200 E. day, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and a.m. Nursery provided. Social activities: Unity life enrichment centre,new loca- 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; and Holy Days come worship with us. Tom Schwankweiler, tion, 10417 Orange Blossom Blvd. S., Se- Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Telephone: Pastor. Phone 453-6052. Choir, Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- 385-5154. Rev. Matthew D. Crawford, se- 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., first Satur- 2346. bring, FL 33875; 471-1122; e-mail unity@ nior pastor; Rev. Nuno Norberto, associ- day at 9 a.m. New life evangelical lutheran church, vistanet.net. Web site, www.unityofsebring. ate pastor, minister of music and senior EPiScOPAl 3725 Hammock Road, a Congregation of org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Celebration Ser- adults; and Dixie Kreulen, preschool direc- episcopal church of the redeemer the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fel- vice, Nursery and Children’s Church. Week- cHRiSTiAn ly Classes, Christian Bookstore and Cafe, tor. Group Bible Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blend- cornerstone christian church, (Sax- avon Park, 910 W. Martin St., Avon Park, lowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lu- ed Service, 10:30 a.m.; Mision Buatista FL 33825 (U.S. 27 across from Wells Mo- theran Synod (WELS). Sunday Worship at Prayer Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. on Hall) 1003 West Pine St., Avon Park, Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior minister Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, FL 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Jon tor Co.). Rev. Canon George Conger. Sun- 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 a.m. For more in- 6 p.m. Wednesday night programs at the day services: Holy Communion at 9:30 formation, call Pastor Luke Willitz at 385- transforming lives from ordinary to extraor- Carter, Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bi- dinary. ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church begin 6:30 ble Study; 10 a.m. Worship; Communion a.m.; Saturday Bible study at 2:15 p.m. Ev- 2293 or visit the Web site at www.newlife- C MCYM Y K

www.newssun.com Friday, February 28, 2014 | News-suN | B7 Religion ‘Uncommon’ to be shown at Faith Lutheran Church

Special to the News-Sun played by actor Davies, from star erik estrada to be at event set for March 13 the Christian blockbuster film SEBRING — “Ucommon,” a “Courageous.” Davies was just film featuring Erik Estrada, Ja- Can they have a bible study? doms. The movie will educate ma and music programs. Estra- recently voted as one of the top son Crabb, Ben Davies and Can they mention God or students, teachers, and parents da will attend over 200 church 10 of Christian actors. Irma P. Hall, will be shown at even wear a Christian-themed about the fact that students do screenings across America in Hall has appeared in numer- 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March T-shirt? The prayer in pub- not lose their free speech and order to show this film to help ous films and television shows 13, at Faith Lutheran Church. lic school debate has caused a freedom of religion when they better educate church leaders, since the 1970s. She is best Estrada and Crabb will be firestorm in the past; but with enter the schoolhouse. parents and teens on religious known for playing matriarchal at the showing and Christian this film Liberty Counsel hopes Estrada is best known for his liberties in public education. figures in the films A Family singer Brandy Allison will per- to set the record straight. leading role in the television Crabb is the 2012 Dove Artist Thing, Soul Food and The La- form. The setting of “Uncommon” series “ChiP’s.” Estrada plays of the Year, Male Vocalist of the dykillers. What do we really know is a public school where stu- the role of a heroic high school Year and Grammy Award Win- Faith Lutheran Church is at about religious liberties in pub- dents face unexpected chal- janitor who volunteers to help ner Jason Crabb. 2740 Lakeview Drive. Call 385- lic schools? Can students pray? lenges to their faith and free- the students salvage their dra- The lead teenage role was 7848. SOUTHERN SOUND QUARTET IN CONCERT MARCH 1 Who is your pilot?

One day at a busy air- or fame to be their pilot. port, the passengers on a The list is endless. commercial airliner were Regardless of the seated, waiting for the choices of others, when cockpit crew to show up it comes to the lives of so they could get under those who want to be way. The pilot and co-pi- saved in an eternal home lot finally appeared in called Heaven, there can the rear of the plane and be One and only One in began walking up to the the pilot’s seat, and He is Courtesty photo cockpit through the cen- God. Southern Sound Quartet will be appearing in a live concert at Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, ter aisle. kEVIN’S kOMMENTS Jeremiah 10:23 reads, March 1, at 6 p.m. Southern Sound is a male quartet from Nashville, Tenn. They travel throughout the U.S. Both appeared to be Kevin Patterson “I know, O Lord, that a giving encouragement and inspiration with their southern gospel music. In the tradition of the Blackwoods, blind! man’s way is not in him- Statesmen, Cathedrals and other legendary quartets, Southern Sound brings a rich blend of quality voices that The pilot was using a terical. self, nor is it in a man is sure to bring enjoyment to those who hear. Come early, and get a seat for this event. The Church is at 512 white cane, bumping into Finally, when the air- who walks to direct his W. Interlake Blvd. in Lake Placid. For more information call 446-1339. passengers right and left plane had less than 20 steps.” To allow anyone as he stumbled down the feet of runway left, there or anything other than PLACES To WoRShiP aisle; the co-pilot was us- was a sudden change in God to direct the paths THE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS ing a guide dog. Both had the pitch of the shouts of our lives makes about PRESBYTERIAN The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, their eyes covered with as everyone screamed at as much sense as climb- Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), 4500 Sun 3235 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) 382- huge sunglasses. once. Then, at that mo- ing on board an air- ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, 33872-2113. Pastor Tom 9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; Mark Swift, 1st Coun- At first, the passen- ment, the airplane lifted plane with a blind pilot. Schneider. A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church selor; Del Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family History gers did not react, think- off and was airborne. It would be absolute fool- in America. Sunday morning worship: Traditional ser- Center (863) 382-1822. Sunday Services: Sacra- vice, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Wednes- ing that it must have In the cockpit, the co- ishness! ment Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel Doctrine, been some sort of practi- pilot breathed a sigh of Ephesians 5:17 reads, day evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth 11:20 a.m. to noon; Priesthood/Relief Society, Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m. Phone: cal joke. However, after a relief and turned to the “So then do not be fool- 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@strato. 12:10-1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 a.m. to net; Web site: www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours: 8:30- 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. few minutes, the engines pilot. “You know, one ish, but understand what 12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Scouts: first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 p.m. Ac- started revving and the of these days the pas- the will of the Lord is.” First Presbyterian Church ARP, 215 E. Circle St., tivity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys and Girls, second and airplane started moving sengers aren’t going to One cannot be wise if he (two entrances on LaGrande), Avon Park, FL 33825. fourth Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. down the runway. scream, and we’re gonna does not know God’s will. Phone: 453-3242. The Rev. Robert Johnson is the The passengers glanced get killed!” And, one cannot know pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday Worship, THE SALVATION ARMY at each other with some None of us will proba- God’s will if he does not 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; The Salvation Army – Center for Worship. Sun- Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Wednesday; choir prac- day: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meeting, uneasiness, whispering bly ever choose to board study His word. Studying tice, 6 p.m. each Wednesday; Children Ministry and 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting and lunch, noon. Tues- among themselves and an airplane with a pilot and obeying the Bible is Youth Group, 6 p.m. each Sunday; Mary Circle busi- day: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s Minis- looking desperately to who cannot see. Howev- how one chooses to allow ness meeting, 1 p.m. second Wednesday; Sarah tries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. the stewardesses for re- er, many of us allow peo- God to pilot his or her Circle business meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; All meetings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., Se- assurance. Then the air- ple or things to pilot our life. So, who is your pilot? Women’s Ministries Combined Bible study, 4 p.m. bring. For more information, visit the Web site www. third Thursday. Be a part of a warm, caring church salvationarmysebring.com or call Major Bruce Ste- plane started acceler- lives that are just as fool- family with traditional services, following biblical fanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. ating rapidly, and the ish. Kevin’s Komments is written truth. people began panicking. Some allow friends or by Kevin Patterson and pre- First Presbyterian Church, ARP, 319 Poinsettia UNITED METHODIST Some passengers were family to pilot their lives. sented by the Sebring Park- Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 385-0107. Email: faith@ praying, and as the plane Others allow a celebrity way church of Christ assem- strato.net, Rev. Darrell A. Peer, pastor. Sunday First United Methodist Church, 105 S. Pine St., School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship Time, 10:30 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Pastor John got closer and closer to or hero to pilot their lives. bling at 3800 Sebring Parkway. a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Tuesday: Youth A. Bryant. Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 and the end of the runway, Some will allow drugs or Guest columns are the opin- 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, Contemporary Wor- Groups meet for devotions/Bible study, crafts, sport the voices were becom- alcohol to be their pilot. ion of the writer, not necessar- ship in the FLC at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 activities and dinner. Middle and high school, 3:30- ing more and more hys- Others will allow money ily those of the News-Sun staff. 6:30 p.m. Elementary School, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednes- and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 5:30 day: Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. Choir Rehears- p.m. Sundays The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship ser- al, 5:30 p.m. A nursery is available during worship. vice is broadcast over WITS 1340 on AM dial. There Call the church office for more information and oth- is a nursery available at all services. er classes. First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Lake First Presbyterian Church, ARP, www.fpclp.com, Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, Rev. Kentucky snake handler 117 N. Oak Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The Rev. Gary Pendrak, Pastor. Sunday School - 9 a.m., Wor- Ray Cameron, senior pastor; the Rev. Drew Sever- ship - 10:30 a.m. Bible study every Wednesday at ance, associate pastor. Sunday Traditional Worship, 6 p.m. Visit us at our church website: www.fumcap. org. death doesn’t shake belief 8 and 9:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evenings: Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlooking Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, Adult small group Bible Study 7 p.m. (Nursery avail- TRAViS LoLLER said Ralph Hood, a pro- Gospel of Mark. In the able), Youth Group (6-12th grades) 7 p.m., nursery 33852. Rev. Tim Haas, pastor. Rev. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral assistant. Rev. Jerry McCauley, Associated Press fessor of psychology at King James Version of and children’s ministry, 7 p.m. Family Biblical Coun- the University of Tennes- the Bible, Mark 16:17-18 seling available by appointment. visitation pastor. Sunday worship services: Wor- Spring Lake Presbyterian Church (USA), 5887 ship Service, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Three days after pastor see, Chattanooga, who reads: “And these signs U.S. 98, Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; School, 9:30 a.m. Loving nursery care provided ev- Jamie Coots died from a has been studying snake shall follow them that be- Worship Service, 10 a.m. Session meets at 6:30 ery Sunday morning. Youth Fellowship, 5 p.m. We rattlesnake bite at church, handlers for decades. “It lieve; In my name shall p.m. the second Thursday of the month, Septem- offer Christ-centered Sunday school classes, youth programs, Bible studies, book studies and Chris- mourners leaving the fu- reaffirms their faith.” they cast out devils; they ber through June. Board of Deacon’s meet at 5:30 neral went to the church The practice of snake shall speak with new p.m. first Monday of the month. Choir rehearses at tian fellowship. We are a congregation that wants 7 p.m. each Wednesday, September through April. to know Christ and make Him known. Check out our to handle snakes. handling in the Unit- tongues; They shall take Presbyterian Women meet at 10 a.m. the third church website at www.memorialumc.com or call Coots, who appeared on ed States was first doc- up serpents; and if they Thursday of the month. Organist: Richard Wedig. the church office at 465-2422. Lakeview Christian the National Geograph- umented in the moun- drink any deadly thing, it Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Church phone, 655- School, VPK to Grade 5, 465-0313. St. John United Methodist Church, 3214 Grand ic Channel’s “Snake Sal- tains of East Tennessee shall not hurt them; they 0713; e-mail, [email protected], Web vation,” pastored the Full in the early 20th Centu- shall lay hands on the site, http://slpc.embarqspace.com. Prix Drive, Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Gospel Tabernacle in Je- ry, according to Paul Wil- sick, and they shall recov- Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST sus Name church found- liamson, a professor of er.” 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for ed by his grandfather psychology at Hender- Snake handling gained Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1410 all services. Phone 382-1736. www.stjohnsebring. West Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: 453-6641 or org in Middlesboro, Ky. The son State University who, momentum when George e-mail: [email protected], Sabbath Spring Lake United Methodist Church, 8170 Co- third-generation snake along with Hood, co- Hensley, a Pentecostal School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service 10:45 zumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde Weav- handler was bitten dur- wrote a book about snake minister working in var- a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. er Jr., Pastor. Worship service starts at 9:55 a.m. ing a service on Feb. 15 handlers called, “Them ious Southern states in Community Service hours on Tuesday and Thurs- Bible Study meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Choir and died later at his home That Believe.” In the the early 1900s, recount- day is from 9:00 a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Church office the first Sunday of each month. Senior Pastor Frank phone: 655-0040. after refusing medical 1940s and 1950s, many ed an experience where, Gonzalez. Walker Memorial Academy Christian help. Now his adult son, states made snake-han- while on a mountain, a School offering education for kindergarten through UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Cody Coots, is taking over dling illegal (it’s current- serpent slithered beside 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Associate Pastor Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Jesus didn’t the family church where ly illegal in Kentucky), but him. Hensley purported is Ryan Amos. Website is www.discoverjesus.org snakes are frequently part the practiced has contin- to be able to handle the Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2106 N. reject people, neither do we. Join us for worship ev- State Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. Worship Servic- ery Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and you’ll be embraced by of services. ued, and often law en- snake with impunity, and es: 9:15 a.m. Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- a compassionate congregation that is all-inclusive. “People think they will forcement simply looks when he came down the ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community service: every We’re at the corner of Hammock and Hope. Choir stop handling snakes be- the other way. mountain he proclaimed and Bell Choir practice on Wednesday; Bible studies Monday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde, cause someone got bit, The basis for the prac- the truth of following all every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Nathan Madrid. throughout the week. 471-1999; sebringemmanu- elucc.com. but it’s just the opposite,” tice is a passage in the five of the signs in Mark. C M Y K

B8 | News-suN | Friday, February 28, 2014 www.newssun.com Religion RoCkinGham male ChoRus in ConCeRt It’s all about timing

Timing is crucial. Not pointed us to wrath, but just in business and plea- to obtain salvation by our sure but also in biblical Lord Jesus Christ.” (NIV) events. What do you know The wrath of God is al- about the timing of the ways associated with rapture? the seven-year tribula- Hi, my name is Pastor tion time. But the true be- Reinhold Buxbaum from lievers are not appoint- “The Church of the Way,” ed to God’s wrath. Instead and I like a word with you. we are told “For the Lord The word “rapture” himself will come down comes from the Latin Guest Column from heaven, with a loud word “rapiemur” which Reinhold Buxbaum command, with the voice means “to catch up” or of the archangel and with Courtesy photo “take away”. In 2 Thessa- the man of lawlessness, or the trumpet call of God, lonians 2:3 we read: “Let the Anti-Christ is revealed. and the dead in Christ will Rockingham Male Chorus from Bridgewater, Va. will present a Sacred Concert at Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine St., at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7. A free will offering will be taken. no one deceive you in any Since Anti-Christ is not re- rise first. After that, we way. For it will not be, un- vealed until the beginning who are still alive and are less the departure comes of the seven-year tribula- left will be caught up to- first, and the man of sin tion period (the rider on gether with them in the Ditchfield Family You’ll find the concert to is revealed, the son of de- the white horse, Revela- clouds to meet the Lord in Singers perform SnapShotS be packed with favorite struction.” This is from the tions 6:2) it becomes very the air. And so we will be loCal ReliGion songs, many you’ll know. translation called: “He- clear that the church (all with the Lord forever.” (1 SEBRING — The You may also recognize a brew Names Version.” true believers) will be tak- Thess.4:16-17 NIV) Ditchfield Family Singers World Day of couple of members from We learn an important en out of here (raptured) How is your timing? Are will bring a night of up- Prayer is March 7 the Warner University timing lesson from this just before the seven-year you a true believer in the lifting worship to Leisure “Gospel Sing” events that verse. Many Christians tribulation period. Lord Jesus Christ? Are you Lakes Baptist Church at SEBRING — The an- have taken place in our think that the word “de- It also means that true ready for the departure? It 10:45 a.m. and then at nual World Day of Prayer area. parture” refers to a depar- believers will not get to can happen at any time. Whispering Pines Baptist celebration of Church Community Church of ture from the faith. But know who this Anti-Christ May be today? Church at 6 p.m. Sunday. Women United will be God is at 735 S. Sun ‘N the context is all about the really is. This is consistent Yes, the stage is set for Known as one of held Friday, March 7, at Lake Blvd. south of Lake timing of the rapture, the with many other scrip- our rapture. America’s most versa- First Christian Church Placid off C.R. 29, di- departure from this world. tures that give us a timing tile family ensembles, (Disciples of Christ), 510 rectly across from Lake The Geneva Bible from revelation. Reinhold Buxbaum is Pastor of The Ditchfield Family Poinsettia Ave. Country Elementary 1587 uses the word “de- Like 1 Thessalonians The Church of the Way, he teach- is known for their close Registration is at School. Call 465-3715. parting.” The English Ge- 1:10: “And to wait for his es “An Evening in Bible Proph- harmony, warmth, and 9:30 a.m., group activi- neva Bible was the basis Son, whom he raised ecy” at Homer’s Restaurant ev- wide variety of musical ties begin at 9:45 a.m., Jorgensen speaking for the King James version form the dead, even Jesus, ery first Monday of the month at styles. and the worship cele- at Crossroads of 1611. which delivered us from 6:30 p.m. No purchase is neces- Leisure Lakes Baptist bration will conclude by With other words, we the wrath to come.” (NIV) sary. Guest columns are the opin- Church is at the western 11 a.m. SEBRING — Jim are told that the rapture Or 1 Thessalonians 5:9: ion of the writer, not necessari- end of Lake June. From The contact person Jorgensen will speak at will take place just before “For God hath not ap- ly those of the News-Sun staff. U.S. 27, take Lake June for this event is the Rev. Crossroads Fellowship Road to Miller, turning Juanita Roberts, 655- Saturday at 7 p.m. and north on Wildflower. Call 2234. All church women again at 10 a.m. Sunday. 699-0671. and their friends are in- Jorgensen’s sermons Whispering Pines vited and encouraged edify and empower the Baptist Church is at 303 to attend this special body of Christ, by bring- White Pine Drive, next to Church Women United ing forth the heart of Home Depot. celebration. God through the apostol- ic, prophetic, and wor- Great Day concert Heritage Quartet ship. This gifted prophet March 9 in concert Sunday preaches with anoint- ing to impart vision and SEBRING — “Great LAKE PLACID — The develop the talents of Day” Ministry is present- Heritage Quartet from others. ing a free concert with a Winter Haven will be He imparts both vi- mix of southern gospel joining their voices sion and direction to the and contemporary music in great harmony this body of Christ, on a cor- at 6 p.m. on March 9. Sunday evening at 6 p.m. porative and an individ- All are welcome. A at Community Church of ual basis. love offering will be re- God. Invite your family, ceived. For more infor- The Heritage Quartet friends and neighbors mation please call the is composed of four gen- to hear this anointed church office 655-1524. tlemen who sing for the man of God. The church The church is at 111 Lake Love of the Lord and is at 605 S.R. 66. Call Josephine Drive. for the Love of singing. 655-0212. Benedict denies he was pressured to resign

NICOLE WINFIELD Benedict, 86, also de- right, and under some Associated Press fended his decision to circumstances, also an continue wearing the obligation to resign.” VATICAN CITY — Re- white cassock of the pa- Benedict made a sur- tired Pope Benedict XVI pacy, saying that there prise cameo at this has denied speculation were no other clothes weekend’s ceremony to that he was pressured to available. formally install 19 new leave office, saying his Media are again specu- cardinals. decision was freely made lating about what drove It was the first time he and his alone. Benedict from office. and Pope Francis had Benedict wrote to the Italian journalist Anto- appeared together at a Vatican correspondent nio Socci suggested last public liturgical cere- for La Stampa news- week in the conservative mony and immediate- paper, Andrea Torniel- daily Libero that the res- ly raised questions about li, amid a new round of ignation may have been whether Benedict might speculation about his invalid, claiming Bene- occasionally be reinte- reasons ahead of Fri- dict was pressured by a grated back into the life day’s first anniversary of group of cardinals op- of the church. the first resignation by a posed to him. British Cardinal Vin- pope in 600 years. Benedict, however, cent Nichols, one of “There isn’t the slight- had made clear from the the new cardinals, est doubt about the va- start of his papacy that said Benedict’s pres- lidity of my resignation it might not end in his ence didn’t represent a from the Petrine minis- death. In the 2010 book change. try,” La Stampa quoted “Light of the World,” “He says his vocation Benedict as writing. “ Benedict wrote: “If a now is to pray for the The only condition pope clearly realizes that church and to live that for the validity is the full he is no longer physical- life of prayerful seclu- freedom of the decision. ly, psychologically and sion, and he would ap- Speculation about its in- spiritually capable of pear to be very peaceful validity is simply ab- handling the duties of doing that,” Nichols told surd.” his office, then he has a reporters. C M Y K

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT are a person with a disability who needs any signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDI- property owner as of the date of the lis pen- you, to the provision of certain assistance. HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA accommodation in order to participate in this County, Florida, will on the 17th day of CIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, dens must file a claim within 60 days after Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- PROBATE DIVISION proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to March, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY the sale. ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bar- FILE NO. PC 14-08 you, to the provision of certain assistance. the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of CIVIL DIVISION Dated this 12th day of February, 2014. tow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least IN RE: ESTATE OF Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- the Highlands County Courthouse located at CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000806-GCAX-MX Clerk of the Circuit Court 7 days before your scheduled court appear- PHYLLIS P. SMITH, ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bar- 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- CITIMORTGAGE, INC., ROBERT W. GERMAINE ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- Deceased. tow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least ida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at Plaintiff, By: /s/ Toni Kopp tification if the time before the scheduled NOTICE TO CREDITORS 7 days before your scheduled court appear- public outcry to the highest and best bidder vs. Deputy Clerk court appearance is less than 7 days; if you (Summary Administration) ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- for cash, the following-described property UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, 327611/1024866/acc are hearing impaired, call 711. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR tification if the time before the scheduled situate in Highlands County, Florida: ASIGNEEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, TRUS- February 21, 28, 2014 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: court appearance is less than 7 days; if you LOT 44, BLOCK 3, ORANGE BLOSSOM TEES OF RALPH E. MCADOW, DECEASED, et By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak You are hereby notified that an Order of are hearing impaired, call 711. ESTATES, UNIT NO. 11, ACCORDING TO THE al. Deputy Clerk Summary Administration has been entered in CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Defendant(s). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT (COURT SEAL) the estate of PHYLLIS P. SMITH, deceased, By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak 7, PAGE 48, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF NOTICE OF SALE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 330549 File Number PC 14-08 by the Circuit Court Deputy Clerk HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a CASE NO.: 2011-CA-000635 February 21, 28, 2014 for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- (COURT SEAL) pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure en- LIVE WELL FINANCIAL, INC. sion, the address of which is 590 S. Com- 288134 case pending in said Court, the style of tered in the above-styled cause, in the Cir- Plaintiff, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870; that the February 21, 28, 2014 which is indicated above. cuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I vs. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA decedent's date of death was December 9, Any person or entity claiming an interest will sell the property situated in HIGHLANDS ADELINE M. WOLFGRAM and CASE NO.: 2009-CA-001818 2013; that the total value of the estate is in the surplus, if any, resulting from the fore- County, Florida, described as: Unknown Spouse of ADELINE M. REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. equal to or less than $65,200.56, and that closure sale, other than the property owner LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 AND WOLFGRAM; JOHN DOE and Plaintiff, the names and addresses of those to as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a 18, BLOCK 8, DESOTO CITY 2ND SUBDIVI- MARY DOE; INDEPENDENCE vs. whom it has been assigned by such or- claim on same with the Clerk of Court within SION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECEIVABLES CORPORATION; CINDY G. JOHNSON AS PERSONAL der are: 1) Karen Sue Mydland, 9514 Pow- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 60 days after the foreclosure sale. AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 39, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF erhouse Rd., Cheyenne, WY 82009; and 2) IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA WITNESS my hand and official seal of OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY GAIL P. BAIRD; BRENT FRANCES HENRY; Bruce Albert Smith, 1219 N. Market St., St. CASE NO.: GC-12-001045 said Court this 13th day of December, 2013. COUNTY, FLORIDA. OF HOUSING AND URBAN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON Louis, MO 63106. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you Property address: 5621 County Rd South DEVELOPMENT BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE NOTIFIED BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS are a person with a disability who needs any 17, Sebring, FL 33876 Defendants. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; THAT SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE accommodation in order to participate in this at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CINDY G. JOHNSON; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; All creditors of the estate of the decedent HOME LOANS SERVICING LP proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to for cash, In the Jury Assembly Room in the NOTICE is hereby given that the under- UNKNOWN TENANT 2, and persons having claims or demands Plaintiff, you, to the provision of certain assistance. basement of Highlands County Courthouse signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands Defendants. against the estate of the decedent other than vs. Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, County, Florida, will on the 17th day of NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE those for whom provision for full payment DONNA R. HUBER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bar- Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M. on March 13, March, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in NOTICE is hereby given that the under- was made in the Order of Summary Admin- OF DONNA R. HUBER; UNKNOWN TENANT tow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least 2014. the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands istration must file their claims with this Court I; UNKNOWN TENANT II; MORTGAGE 7 days before your scheduled court appear- Any person claiming an interest in the the Highlands County Courthouse located at County, Florida, will on the 17th day of WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- surplus from the sale, if any, other than the 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- March, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA INC. FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, tification if the time before the scheduled property owner as of the date of the lis ida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of PROBATE CODE. INC., and any unknown heirs, devisees, court appearance is less than 7 days; if you pendents, must file a claim within 60 days public outcry to the highest and best bidder the Highlands County Courthouse located at ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO grantees, creditors, and other unknown are hearing impaired, call 711. after the sale. for cash, the following-described property 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. persons or unknown spouses claiming by, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Witness, my hand and seal of this court situate in Highlands County, Florida: ida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER through and under any of the above-named By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak on the 12th day of February, 2014. THE EASTERLY 10 FEET OF LOT 8 AND public outcry to the highest and best bidder APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM Defendants, Deputy Clerk ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK ALL OF LOT 9 AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY for cash, the following-described property FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE Defendants. (COURT SEAL) CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 10 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 269, LAKE SE- situate in Highlands County, Florida: DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 314848 By: /s/ Toni Kopp BRING SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION AS PER LOT 17, BLOCK 129, OF LAKE VIEW The date of first publication of this Notice NOTICE is hereby given that the under- February 21, 28, 2014 Deputy Clerk PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK PLACE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT is February 21, 2014. signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands If you are a person with a disability who 2, PAGE(S) 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, Petitioner: County, Florida, will on the 17th day of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT needs assistance in order to participate in a HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PAR- PAGE 58, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF /s/ Karen Sue Mydland March, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA program or service of the State Courts Sys- TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS AND 9514 Powerhouse Road the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of CASE NO.: GC-12-000512 tem, you should contact the Office of the COMMENCING AS A POINT OF BEGIN- EXCEPT A STRIP OF LAND WITHIN LOT 17, Cheyenne, WY 82009 the Highlands County Courthouse located at WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 NING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT BLOCK 129, OF LAKE VIEW PLACE ADDI- Attorney for Petitioner: 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- Plaintiff, (voice), (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) 9 OF THE ABOVE BLOCK 269, THENCE TION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF /s/ Robert E. Livingston ida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at vs. 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much WEST FOLLOWING THE SOUTHERLY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 58, OF Florida Bar No. 0031259 public outcry to the highest and best bidder GILBERTO CASTILLO; UNKNOWN SPOUSE in advance of your court appearance or visit BOUNDARY OF LOT 9 A DISTANCE OF 55.47 THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS 445 S. Commerce Avenue for cash, the following-described property OF GILBERTO CASTILLO; UNKNOWN to the courthouse as possible. Please be FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE, THENCE CON- COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICU- Sebring, Florida 33870 situate in Highlands County, Florida: TENANT I; UNKNOWN TENANT II; and any prepared to explain your functional limita- TINUING WITH THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LARLY DESCRIBED AS THE WEST 57.81 Telephone: (863) 385-5156 LOT 5, LAKE SEBRING ESTATES, AC- unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, tions and suggest an auxiliary aid or service OF LOTS 9 AND 8 ALONG A CURVE TO THE FEET OF THE NORTH 7.5 FEET OF SAID LOT E-mail: [email protected] CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- creditors, and other unknown persons that you believe will enable you to effectively RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 960 FEET AN 17. February 21, 28, 2014 CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 79, OF THE or unknown spouses claiming by, through participate in the court program or service. ARC DISTANCE OF 59.53 FEET TO A POINT, pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a and under any of the above-named 131038 dcs case pending in said Court, the style of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 41 MINUTES FLORIDA. Defendants, February 21, 28, 2014 06 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 66.45 which is indicated above. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Defendants. pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY Any person or entity claiming an interest CASE NO.: GC-13-000229 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE case pending in said Court, the style of OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BOUNDARY OF LOT 8, THENCE NORTH 64 in the surplus, if any, resulting from the fore- REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. NOTICE is hereby given that the under- which is indicated above. OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DEGREES 08 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST A closure sale, other than the property owner Plaintiff, signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands Any person or entity claiming an interest HIGHLANDS COUNTY DISTANCE OF 79.76 FEET TO A POINT ON as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a vs. County, Florida, will on the 17th day of in the surplus, if any, resulting from the fore- CIVIL DIVISION THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 10, claim on same with the Clerk of Court within PAUL D. LARIVIERE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE March, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in closure sale, other than the property owner CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-001719 THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 60 days after the foreclosure sale. OF PAUL D. LARIVIERE; UNKNOWN the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOLLOWING THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF WITNESS my hand and official seal of TENANT I; UNKNOWN TENANT II; the Highlands County Courthouse located at claim on same with the Clerk of Court within AS TRUSTEE LOTS 10 AND 9 ALONG A CURVE TOT HE said Court this 12th day of December, 2013. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- 60 days after the foreclosure sale. Plaintiff, RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 380.28 FEET AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF ida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at WITNESS my hand and official seal of vs. AN ARC DISTANCE OF 58.62 FEET TO A are a person with a disability who needs any HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; public outcry to the highest and best bidder said Court this 13th day of December, 2013. CINDALEAH KOVARS A/K/A CINDALEAH A. POINT OF TANGENT, THENCE SOUTH 17 DE- accommodation in order to participate in this AVON PARK LAKES ASSOCIATION; and any for cash, the following-described property AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you KOVARS, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GREES 14 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, situate in Highlands County, Florida: are a person with a disability who needs any CINDALEAH KOVARS A/K/A CINDALEAH A. FOLLOWING THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF you, to the provision of certain assistance. creditors, and other unknown persons LOT 18, IN BLOCK 54, OF SUN 'N LAKE accommodation in order to participate in this KOVARS, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES LOT 9 A DISTANCE OF 50.63 FEET TO THE Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- or unknown spouses claiming by, through ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 5, ACCORDING proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to CLAIMING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, AND POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LOTS LYING INA ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bar- and under any of the above-named TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN you, to the provision of certain assistance. AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL ND COMPRISING A PART OF LOTS 6 AND 7, tow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least Defendants, PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 51, PUBLIC RECORDS Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BLOCK ``D'' OF LAKE SHORE PART SUBUR- 7 days before your scheduled court appear- Defendants. OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bar- BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID BAN DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE JACKSON ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a tow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN HOME AND GROVE COMPANY PER PLAT tification if the time before the scheduled NOTICE is hereby given that the under- case pending in said Court, the style of 7 days before your scheduled court appear- INTEREST AS SPOUSES,HEIRS, DEVISEES, BOOK 1, PAGE 1, HIGHLANDS COUNTY RE- court appearance is less than 7 days; if you signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands which is indicated above. ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, BANK CORDS AND BEING A PART OF GOVERN- are hearing impaired, call 711. County, Florida, will on the 17th day of Any person or entity claiming an interest tification if the time before the scheduled OF AMERICA, N.A., JOHN DOE, JANE DOE, MENT LOT 4, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 34 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT March, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in in the surplus, if any, resulting from the fore- court appearance is less than 7 days; if you AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, HIGHLANDS By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of closure sale, other than the property owner are hearing impaired, call 711. Defendants. COUNTY, FLORIDA. Deputy Clerk the Highlands County Courthouse located at as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF SALE BEING THE SAME REAL ESTATE CON- (COURT SEAL) 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- claim on same with the Clerk of Court within By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final VEYED TO ALSTON G. WOLFGRAM AND 296235 ida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at 60 days after the foreclosure sale. Deputy Clerk Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff en- ADELINE M. WOLFGRAM, HUSBAND AND February 21, 28, 2014 public outcry to the highest and best bidder WITNESS my hand and official seal of (COURT SEAL) tered in this cause on November 25, 2013, WIFE, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM EVERETT IN THE CIRCUIT for cash, the following-described property said Court this 12th day of December, 2013. 312152 in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, E. WHITTAKER AND ALMA WHITTAKER, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT situate in Highlands County, Florida: AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you LOT 10191 THRU 10194, INCLUSIVE February 21, 28, 2014 Florida, I will sell the property situated in DATED OCTOBER 24, 1985, RECORDED IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA are a person with a disability who needs any NOVEMBER 12, 1985, IN PUBLIC RECORDS, CIVIL DIVISION AVON PARK LAKES UNIT NO. 31, ACCORD- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Highlands County, Florida described as: accommodation in order to participate in this COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, FLORIDA IN O.R. CASE NO. 28-2009-CA-001580 ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA LOT 14 & 15, BLOCK 4, SEBRING 98, proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to DEED BOOK 860, PAGE 832. Division No. IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 33, OF THE PUBLIC CASE NO.: GC-12-001120 SECTION ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT you, to the provision of certain assistance. pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLOR- BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- case pending in said Court, the style of THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR IDA. Plaintiff, PAGE 1, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- ministrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bar- which is indicated above. THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a vs. LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. tow, Florida 33830, (863)534-4686, at least Any person or entity claiming an interest ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES case pending in said Court, the style of NORMAN D. MCLARTY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE and commonly known as: 206 ANDRETTI 7 days before your scheduled court appear- in the surplus, if any, resulting from the fore- 2005-17 which is indicated above. OF NORMAN D. MCLARTY; UNKNOWN AVE, SEBRING, FL 33876; including the ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- closure sale, other than the property owner Plaintiff, Any person or entity claiming an interest TENANT I; UNKNOWN TENANT II; and any building, appurtenances, and fixtures located tification if the time before the scheduled as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a vs. in the surplus, if any, resulting from the fore- unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, therein, at public sale, to the highest and court appearance is less than 7 days; if you claim on same with the Clerk of Court within VANDA D. MARTIN, et al, closure sale, other than the property owner creditors, and other unknown persons best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in the are hearing impaired, call 711. 60 days after the foreclosure sale. Defendants as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a or unknown spouses claiming by, through Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WITNESS my hand and official seal of NOTICE OF SALE claim on same with the Clerk of Court within and under any of the above-named Highlands County Courthouse located at By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak said Court this 13th day of December, 2013. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 60 days after the foreclosure sale. Defendants, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida Deputy Clerk AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an WITNESS my hand and official seal of Defendants. 33870, on March 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. (COURT SEAL) are a person with a disability who needs any Order dated February 6, 2014, and entered said Court this 12th day of December, 2013. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Any persons claiming an interest in the 319038 accommodation in order to participate in this in Case No. 28-2009-CA-001580 of the Cir- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you NOTICE is hereby given that the under- surplus from the sale, if any, other than the February 21, 28, 2014 proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to cuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and C M Y K

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1050 Legals for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-17 is the Plaintiff and VANDA D. MAR- TIN, VANDA D. MARTIN, WOOD 'N IRONS OF SUN 'N LAKE OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., CITIFINANCIAL EQUITY SERVICES, INC., MANOR HILL OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room of the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- ida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 10th day of March, 2014, the following described property as set forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to wit: All That Certain Parcel Of Land Situated In The County Of Highlands And State Of Flor- ida, Being Known And Described As Lot 9, Block 261, Sun 'N Lake Estates Of Sebring, Unit 13, According To The Plat Thereof As Recorded In Plat Book 9, Page 71, Of The Public Records Of Highlands County, Florida. IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF COURT NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BEEN TITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER 60 DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORDS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SUR- PLUS. DATED at HIGHLANDS County, Florida, this 6th day of February, 2014. BOB GERMAINE, Clerk HIGHLANDS County, Florida By: /s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk 972233.1426/NP February 21, 28, 2014 DUMMY 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE No.: 2013CA000528 SPRINGLEAF HOME EQUITY, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN SERVICE DIRECTORY GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MARSHA ANN ROCKWELL, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. AND UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DUMMY THE ESTATE OF DAVID LEE ROCKWELL, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 28th 2014, and entered in 5X21.5 Case No. 2013CA000528 of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein SPRING- LEAF HOME EQUITY, INC., FORMLERY KNOWN AS AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQ- UITY, INC., is Plaintiff and MARSHA ANN ROCKWELL, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. AD # AND UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THORUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DAVID LEE ROCKWELL, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room, Basement 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on the 12th day of 00034894 March, 2014, the following described prop- erty as set forth in said Summary Final Judg- ment, to wit: Lot 11, Block 2, Citrus Lake Colony, accord- ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 2, of the Public Records of High- lands County, Florida. Together with a mobile home situated thereon, described as a 1986 Cypress Mo- bile Home, Vehicle Identification Numbers 14602344A and 14602344B, which is af- fixed tot eh aforedescribed real property and incorporated therein. Street Address: 120 Tidewater Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as se- curity in Plaintiff's mortgage. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated at Sebring, Highlands County, Flor- ida, this 29th day of January, 2014. Bob Germaine Clerk of said Circuit Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Clerk February 21, 28, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 282013CA000215CAXMX VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., a Tennessee corporation authorized to transact business in Florida Plaintiff, vs. LANETTE CHERISOL, et al., Defendants. CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Plaintiff's Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on March 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. (EST), at HIGHLANDS County Courthouse: LOT 7, PENNY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 68, OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1523-1525 Penny Ave- nue, Sebring, FL 33870 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated: January 29, 2014. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK CLERK OF THE COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to par- ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Final Judgment; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Flor- ida Relay Service 711. February 21, 28, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 282012CA000694GCAXMX JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. LYNN MADISON, ET AL., DEFENDANT(S). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- der of Final Summary Judgment of Foreclo- sure dated the 28th day of January, 2014, and entered in Case No. 282012CA000694GCAXMX, of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the High- lands County Courthouse, the Jury Assembly Room, Basement, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, at 11:00 A.M. C M Y K

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 2000 2100 Help Wanted 4280 Cemetery Lots 7310 Bargain Buys on the 13th day of March, 2014, the follow- THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE BOARD EXPERIENCED RESIDENTIAL LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS BIFOLD DOORS 2, 75" long. 2 Bi- ing described property as set forth in said Fi- OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HIGHLANDS Employment ROOFERS NEEDED side by side Deluxe Companion fold doors 66" long. 3 passage nal Judgment, to wit: COUNTY, FLORIDA, DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE UPON Call 863-402-9161 External Crypts. $5,000. doors 30" wide. $15. the lot. THE BASIS OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S DISABILITY LOT 24, BLOCK 31, SEBRING COUNTRY ES- STATUS. THIS NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN- Call 863-452-5860 863-453-3104 FULL TIME Experienced Hospitalist TATES SECTION TWO, ACCORDING TO THE VOLVES EVERY ASPECT OF THE THE BOARD'S Help Wanted MAUSOLEUM UNITS. (2). Oak Hill BIRD CAGE & brand new Stand, in- ARNP Needed for Local Sebring MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ONE'S ACCESS TO, PAR- 2100 Cemetery. Lake Placid. $900. cludes food, toys & access. for TICIPATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TREATMENT IN ITS Hospital Please send resume to PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 34, PUBLIC RECORDS A/C INSTALLER w/at least 2yrs. Call 863-449-0101 Parakeet. $40. 863-402-2495 OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. ANYONE REQUIRING [email protected] experience. Electrician w/at least 3 CALLAWAY DRIVER Ladies 10 Any person claiming an interest in the sur- REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT yrs.+. Journeymen preferred. Pay LABORERS WITH degree $18. Golf Hammock Area. plus from the sale, if any, other than the OR SECTION 286.26, FLORIDA STATUTES, negotiable. Bring resume to: Air & CLEAN RECORD, 269-963-7817 property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- SHOULD CONTACT MRS. MELISSA BRUNS, ADA Electrical Services 4715 US HWY. Transportation, and No Wimps. 5000 COLEMAN LANTERN North Star / dens, must file a claim within 60 days after COORDINATOR AT 863-402-6509 (VOICE), VIA 27S. Sebring Mid State Dewatering Butane Fuel. Like New w/ extra the sale. FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE 711, OR BY E-MAIL: Call 863-385-2122 Mobile Homes If you are a person with a disability who [email protected]. REQUEST FOR CART OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Mantel. $20. 863-402-2285 needs any accommodation to participate in INTERPRETER SERVICES SHOULD BE MADE AT Independent Contractor wanted for LIL WIZARDS ACADEMY DOLL HOUSE Furni.,, Handmade LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO PERMIT COORDI- this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost FREE and established Mission Seeking F/T Child Care Teacher Mobile Homes from balsa wood, not for children. 5 NATION OF THE SERVICE. to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Foods Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and a P/T Teacher from 12pm to For Sale rooms+ lots of acces. Includes doll ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE 5050 house -needs special attention. Please contact the Office of the Court Ad- PRESENT AT THE MEETING. route in Avon Park, Sebring and 6pm. Call 863-381-9676 or Email PALM HARBOR HOMES $50. 863-402-2285 ministrator at (863) 534-4686, at least 7 Rick Ingler, Chairman Lake Placid areas. Product con- jamesbox_3408 @yahoo.com 2014 models are here! days before your scheduled court appear- February 23, 28, 2014 sists of tortillas and chips. Growth $8,500 Pre Construction Savings LEATHER SLACKS Ladies Sizes LOOKING FOR LPN P/T ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- opportunity exists for qualified can- John Lyons @ 800-622-2832 8 - 10 - 12. Brown - Black - Tan. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT for 24 bed ICF in Avon Park. We tification if the time before the scheduled ap- didates with GOOD credit. If inter- ext 210 for details Like New. $50. 863-385-4612 pearance is less than 7 days; if you are hear- OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ested, please contact Robert have a casual work environment IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA with home-like setting. ing or voice impaired, call 711. Chencinski at (863) 640-3249 Garage & Case No.: Sec: for more information. Apply online at Dated this 14th day of February, 2014. Yard Sales ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK 53-2014DR-00846-0000-LK www.jobs.thementornetwork.com/florida 7320 DIRECT SUPPORT 6000 Clerk of The Circuit Court Lydiann McClure & Roger McClure, Questions call 863-452-5141 SEBRING FALLS ANNUAL PROFESSIONALS Highlands County Clerk of Court Petitioners ask for Angelina or Melissa Rentals Garage/Bake Sale "Sebring Falls" P/T, wanted for Avon Park Interme- By: /s/ Toni Kopp and MHP Sat. Mar. 1ST., 8AM till noon. Brooke Payne, diate Care Facility serving disabled Deputy Clerk NIGHT AUDITOR, All kinds of items, Respondent. adults. HS diploma or 1 year asso- Unfurnished File #: C301.2814 (Circuit Court HOTEL JACARANDA electrical, linens, furniture, books, NOTICE OF ACTION ciated experience, valid FL Apartments Seal) Part-time, primarily 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. 6200 puzzles, glassware. Bake sale and FOR PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY Drivers License and clean criminal February 21, 28, 2014 Please visit concessions. Everyone welcome! TO: Brooke Payne, 1015 W. Bell St. #36, background req. http://sfsc.interviewexchange.com AT Avon Park, FL 33825. Please complete application at RELAX Lake Isis Villas AVON PARK *MOVING SALE * IN THE CIRCUIT COURT for detailed position posting. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has www.jobs.thementornetwork.com/florida ** Luxurious ** 1 BR Apartment. 307 E Canfield St (Betw. Memorial FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Open until filled. 863-784-7132. been filed against you and that you are 863-452-5141 Clean & Quiet Setting. Dr & Middle School) Fri & Sat 2/28 PROBATE DIVISION EA/EO/VETERAN'S PREF. required to serve a copy of your written RENTED!!!! & 3/1, 8am - 4pm, Furn., Clothing, FILE NO. PC 14-49 EXPANDING DAY SPA, Job Oppor- Household items, etc. Offers IN RE: ESTATE OF defenses, if any, to it on Lydiann McClure whose address is 3158 Galloway Oaks Dr., tunity for a Massage Therapist, Welcome. Some Of Everything. VIRGINIA M. MCDANIEL, Stylist & Nail Tech. at a well Estab- Deceased. Lakeland, FL 33810 on or before March 18, AVON PARK 2515 N. Arrowhead 2014, and file the original with the clerk of lished & Successful Day Spa the R & R Harvesting Inc – Rd. Furn., vintage items & jewelry, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Studio of Health & Beauty, AVON The name of the decedent, the designa- this Court at 930 E. Parker St., Lakeland, FL 300 Temporary workers needed in small appl., tools, kitchen ware, 33801, before service on Petitioner or MM21553. 1951 US 27 S. Sebring Sebring, FL area from approxi- clothing & more! Fri. 2/28 - Sat. 3/1. tion of the court in which the administration 33870. 863-386-0822. of this estate is pending, and the file number immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a mately April 1, 2014 – July 13, 2014 PARK 8 - ?. are indicated above. The address of the default may be entered against you for the Following Supervisors instructions, LAKE PLACID Fri. - Sat. 1723 Ce- court is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, relief demanded in the petition. the worker will perform manual la- HOUSING darbrook St. Pre-Moving Sale! 2 FL 33870. The name and address of the Copies of all court documents in this bor to hand cut and pack water- patio sets, 4 porch rockers, grill, personal representative and the personal case, including orders, are available at the melons. Use hand tools such as tools, crystal, Christmas decor, 2 representative's attorney are indicated be- Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may shears and knives. Duties also in- 1X3 old trunks & lots of household. review these documents upon request. clude cleaning, loading and unload- low. LAKE PLACID Huge Yard Sale!!! You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit ing harvested products. Grade and If you have been served with a copy of Fri. - Sat, 8 - ?. 1741 Citadel St. this notice and you have any claim against Court's office notified of your current sort products according to factors AD # EXPERIENCE THE JOYS Household items, tools, electronics, the decedent's estate, even if that claim is address. (You may file Notice of Current such as color, species, length, AND REWARDS Of Being A Comfort collector plates, baseball cards & unmatured, contingent or unliquidated, you Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved width, appearance, feel and quality Keeper. If you have a passion 00035576 much much more! must file your claim with the court ON OR Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in to ensure correct processing and for improving the quality of life LAKE PLACID Thur. -Fri. 8 - 4. Sat. BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on usage. Discard inferior or defective for others while helping people 8 - 12. 219 Kumquat Rd. NE. Tools, MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST record at the clerk's office. products and/or foreign matter, and live independently and happily in fishing equip., & household. PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family place acceptable products in con- their own homes, you could be a AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NO- Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain tainers for further processing. SEBRING - 5218 LAFAYETTE AVE., Comfort Keeper! TICE. automatic disclosure of documents and Weigh products or estimate their Sat.-Sun., Mar. 1 & 2, 8am-2pm., We are now hiring CNA, HHA and All other creditors of the decedent and information. Failure to comply can result in weight, visually or by feel. Place Furniture, Knick Knacks, House- Homemaker Companion Positions other persons who have claims or demands sanctions, including dismissal or striking of products in containers according to hold Items, Sm. Appliances, Sport- in the Highlands County area. We against decedent's estate, including unma- pleadings. grade and mark grades on contain- ing Goods. Much More! offer flexible full-time or part-time tured, contingent or unliquidated claims, Stacy M. Butterfield, Clerk of the Circuit ers. Measure, weigh and count SEBRING - GARAGE SALE Fri. & hours. Contact us to learn more must file their claims with this court WITHIN Court products and materials. Examine Sat. Feb. 28th & March 1st, about how you can develop a 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Dated: 2/18/2014. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT and inspect containers, materials Unfurnished Houses 8am-2pm, 2328 Glen Dr. (off Whis- rewarding career enriching the lives PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. COURT and products to ensure that pack- 6300 pering Pines). Musical instruments, of others with Comfort Keepers. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE By: Linsey Wright Deputy Clerk ing specifications are met. Clean jewelry, ham radio antennas, ladies Apply online today at: FOREVER BARRED. and maintain work areas. Must as- bike, misc. http://ck381.ersp.biz/employment sist with all Good Agricultural Prac- EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE Announcements SEBRING - GREAT SALE Sat., 863-385-9100 tices policies. Perform prolonged AVON LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL March 1, 8400 Pine Glen Rd. 1100 bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, CLAIMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL Everything you could imagine! walking stooping and lifting up to BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECE- PARK Pressure cleaner, baby beds, cloth- 60 lbs. Exposure to extreme tem- DENT'S DEATH. ing for all ages! Something for the peratures. Workers may be re- The date of death of the decedent is big girls too! Old toys! Bikes and quired to perform miscellaneous HOUSING January 10, 2014. hot wheels, Chevy truck engine. The date of first publication of this Notice grove clean-up work. These activi- SEBRING - LARGE MULTI-FAMILY is February 28, 2014. ties may include removing debris, 1X3 sale, 1920 Brunns Rd. Lot 19 (off Personal Representative: boxes, discarded fruit from fields Hammock Rd.) Fri.-Sat. Feb. 28 & ROBERT L. MCDANIEL to clean growing areas, pruning, March 1, 8am-2pm. Household 1015 West Bell St., Apt. 7 painting trees, repair and or replace AD # goods, table & chairs, lamps, Avon Park, FL 33825 CHECK irrigation equipment, may maintain chairs, Xmas village houses, books. Attorney for Personal Representative: fence lines. The highest of $10.26 00035577 CLIFFORD R. RHOADES, P.A. per hr, 3/4 guarantee, 35 hrs per SEBRING - WOODHAVEN Estates Florida Bar No.: 308714 week, housing and transportation off Brunns Rd. 22 homes, Feb. 28, Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. YOUR provided at no cost to workers who 8am-5pm; March 1 8am-1pm. Fur- 2141 Lakeview Drive cannot reasonably return to their niture, crafts, jewelry, kids toys, Sebring, Floirda 33870 permanent residence at the end of power tools. Lots of misc. items. (863)385-0346 AD each work day, must be 18 years or Something for everyone! [email protected] older. Transportation and subsis- SEBRING FALLS - Ryant Blvd. to tence expenses to the worksite will [email protected] Please check your ad on the 1541 Caribbean Rd., March 1, February 28; March 7, 2014 be reimbursed upon completion of 8am-2pm. Coleman grill, edger, first day it runs to make sure it is NOTICE OF LIEN SALE/DISPOSAL 50% of the work contract or earlier household, lots of misc. if appropriate. We participate in the ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA SELF correct. Sometimes instructions SEBRING 2/1.5, garage, study E-Verify program and workers must STORAGE ACT, THE FOLLOWING STORAGE over the phone are misunder- room, new kitchen, tile floors, & have valid identification for I-9 Wanted to Buy UNITS LOCATED AT FIRST SECURITY SELF basic appliances. CHA. $650/mo. stood and an error can occur. If preparation when they report to be- 7340 STORAGE, 1866 S. WILBURN DRIVE, AVON this happens to you, please call 863-873-6099. WANTED CHEVROLET S-10, 2 PARK, FL 33825, WILL BE DISPOSED/SOLD gin work. Apply for this job at the wheel drive, standard shift, in the ON MARCH 3, 2014 AT 10:00 AM. ALL us the first day your ad appears State Workforce/Job Center office 90's. Any engine, good or bad. UNITS ARE SAID TO CONTAIN HOUSEHOLD and we will be happy to fix it in your area, please call for the nearest office in your area FL Good body. 810-516-9152 GOODS - UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED: as soon as we can. 7000 239-252-7310, AL 256-259-1835, UNIT NUMBERS AND NAMES If We can assist you, please ARE AS FOLLOWS: GA 404-656-6000, Merchandise Lawn & Garden A004 Basil Makris call us: MS 662-842-2175 7400 using job # FL9855239 A010 Lewis Milton CRAFTSMAN 42'' CUT A021 Darcel Dennis 314-9876 Furniture LAWN TRACTOR A023 Kimberly Swindle 7180 Very good condition with bag B017 Cleo Pyatt SECTIONAL SOFA Multi-color attachments in excellent condition, B048 Ben Hunter earth tones, La-Z-Boy, recliners on $450 OBO. 863-446-0034 News-Sun each end. Like new. $275. Call B046 Donald C. Cook Jr. TESOL ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR (P/T) CUB CADET LTX1040 MOWER 863-452-2443 B067 Kimeko Billy Open until filled. Please visit AS GOOD AS NEW. SERVICED D137 Treyvonne Wilson Classified http://sfsc.interviewexchange.com WITH NEW BATTERY AND CAR- E028 Basil Makris for detailed position posting. Musical BURETOR. THE CLOCK HAS E086 Apalinar Hernandez 863-784-7132. EA/EO. 7260 Merchandise LESS THAN 35HRS. CONTACT G003 Latoya Jacobs BEAUTIFUL GENTLY used home VIJAY ON 863-699-6923 BE- DISPOSITION BEING MADE TO SATISFY theater organ/bench. New price TWEEN 10AM AND 7PM PRICE LANDLORD'S LIEN. MANAGEMENT near $60,000, purchased locally $1000 RESERVES ALL RIGHTS UNDER FLORIDA from Fletcher Music. Top line LAW. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN TREE COMPANY SEEKING F/T model, still one of the best home CASH. Employee. Experienced in Tree Pets & Supplies instruments on the market . From February 21, 28, 2014 Work w/CDL. Call 863-655-1838 estate of home in Highlands Vil- 7520 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING lage, proceeds to church ministry. FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST $9800 obo, no trades. Call Pastor HEARING NO. 1,746 3000 Gerald Webber at 863-214-4859 NOTICE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC for appointment. HEARING will be held before the HIGHLANDS Financial COUNTY Board of Adjustment on the 11th day of Florida statute 585.195 states March, 2014, beginning at 3:00 P.M., or as soon Miscellaneous that all dogs and cats sold in thereafter as possible, in the County Commission- 7300 ers’ Board Room, Highlands County Government Florida must be at least eight HOT TUB Center Building, 600 South Commerce Ave., Se- weeks old, have an official bring, Florida, to consider a Special Exception to al- 4000 Artesian, 4'9" x 6'7". Good cond. low commercial activity directly serving agricultural Real Estate Original cost $6600. Now, $800. health certificate and proper pursuits and limited to the service of agricultural Call 863-991-0584 shots and be free of intestinal pursuits, within the area described as follows: An approximate 20.28 acre parcel located approxi- PEDESTAL TABLE Lt wood, w/ 2 and external parasites. mately 5.8 miles south of the intersection of US 27 Homes For Sale chairs $200 / 2 Bars Stools, Dk and SR 70, on Leisure Lane; the address being 193 The news 4040 wood 28" $40 / Computer Desk Leisure Lane, Venus, Florida; and legally described $35 / High Chair $30 / Pack N Play as follows: Lots 14 and 15, Sandy Pines Estates THE BLUFFS OF SEBRING: $35 / Tricycle $15. Call Unrecorded Subdivision, plus interest in access road For Sale by Owners: 55+, to subdivision, Highlands County, Florida. Amenities include stocked lake, 863-453-3398 Any person or persons interested or affected by heated pool spa, clubhouse, fit- PUG PUPPIES, Fawn color. One this change are invited to attend this hearing. You is just a ness room, tennis, male and one female, pure bred may submit comments in writing to the attention of chipping/putting area, library Bargain Buys pug with no papers. Born January Linda Conrad, Zoning Supervisor, P.O. Box 1926, 7310 (books, videos, wi-fi stations). 3. First shots and wormed. Reason- Sebring, Florida 33871-1926, or you may call AIR BEDS 1 Queen Deluxe, Double One unit is 2 BR/2BA, ground able price to good home only, both (863) 402-6638, for further information. Please High NEW. & 1 Twin Size. Like level, covered parking storage parents on site. Call 910-382-5660. reference the above hearing number when calling or New. $90. 863-385-4612 writing. click away! shed for $85K, second is 3 ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, 8 wks. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BR/2BA, ground level, lots of ANTIQUE- WICKER Rocking Chair. old. $400. Health certs & shots. ATTEND. upgrades for $106K. Shown by Early 1900's, in good condition. Will email photos. 863-452-5001 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE appointment only, Phone Painted but needs special HEARD AT THE TIME AND PLACE SPECIFIED 863-382-2853 or 863-385-4654 attention. $50. 863-402-2285 ABOVE. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL www.newssun.com ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS COMMITTEE/GROUP, IN PUBLIC HEARING OR MEET- 8000 ING IS HEREBY ADVISED THAT HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND Recreation THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY SFSC-HUMAN Get the paper NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD Boats & Motors WILL INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. NEWS-SUN 8050 RESOURCES TRACKER BASS PRO & Trailer, trim tilt, trolling motor. Many acces- sories. Excel cond. Custom cover 2X3 included. $2750. 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2 News-Sun Community Showcase March 2014 News-Sun x Community Showcase x March 2014 3 How to inspect for roof damage

Metro News Service professional assessment of what can Many homeowners do not think be repaired or if the roof should be twice about their roofs. But when replaced. leaks develop, roof repairs and the If your roof is metal or features clay subsequent costs of such work shed tiles, you may not have the exper- light on how important it is for home- tise to make repairs yourself and will owners to pay closer attention to the need to hire a professional. roofs over their heads. Though certain roof issues, like shingles lost to inclement weather, Check the gutters, too are unforeseeable, many problems can be avoided with routine roof in- While you are up on the roof, in- spection. Checking roof conditions spect the gutters and downspouts as twice a year can help homeowners well. Cracked or damage gutters will avoid potentially costly repair work cause water to leak down the side of or even more expensive roof replace- the home, potentially damaging the ment projects. foundation. Clear any debris or left- Spring is a good time to inspect Metro over leaves from the gutters to en- roofs, which are often at the mercy of sure the rain can wash through unob- harsh conditions throughout the win- Spring is a good time to inspect your roof for damage. structed. ter. A post-winter roof inspection can might be settling underneath. Sealant scathed and would like a second protect homeowners and their fami- around dormers or skylights can also opinion or if you find there is con- lies from the elements and reduce the Start the inspection in degrade, resulting in leaks. Check siderable damage, contact a roofing likelihood of potentially costly repairs the interior of the home for spalling on masonry, such as the contractor. This person will offer a down the road. mortar of chimneys. Porous areas will Before breaking out the ladder and allow water to infiltrate. climbing up to the roof, inspect the home’s interior, pinpointing poten- tial problems that may indicate roof Go directly on the damage. Check for stains on the ceil- roof and check ing which may indicate leaks that need to be addressed. Homeown- Work with a partner and careful- ers with attics should enter their at- ly climb on the roof while some- tics and look for signs of water dam- one holds the ladder below. Walk on age, making note of any damp or wet the perimeter of the roof, looking for insulation. This will let you know if peeling or warped shingles, missing water has been entering the attic all shingles, holes, or scrapes. If the roof winter. Pay attention to the location is compromised in any way, it will of any wet spots or stains so you can need to be repaired. The problem will match them up to the exterior of the only grow more significant and re- roof later on. Musty smells also may pairs more expensive if damage is ig- be indicative of moisture problems, nored. Sometimes a repair can be as even if there are no visible leaks. simple as patching a leak with a new shingle and roofing cement. Popped nails can be pounded down and any Inspect the roof outside curled shingles can be nailed or ce- mented back into place. Grab a set of binoculars and in- spect the exterior of the roof. Look at the roof flashing, including around Consult a roofing expert the chimney and other areas of pro- truding pipes and vents. If the flash- If you are unsure if your roof has ing is warped or damaged, moisture made it through the winter un- NEWS-SUN The news is just a click away! www.newssun.com Page 4 News-Sun Community Showcase • March 2014 News-Sun x Community Showcase x March 2014 5 Things to consider before downsizing your home Metro News Service es associated with the property current home and into their may end up making the small- next one. This gives them am- Once their kids have left the er home more expensive and ple time to make the real es- nest, many men and wom- prevent you from saving more tate market work for them. en over 50 begin to consid- money for retirement. er downsizing their homes. Downsizing to a smaller home Space can be beneficial for a vari- Real estate market ety of reasons, including less How much space do you re- home to clean and main- There are seller’s markets ally need? Once the kids have tain, more affordable utility and there are buyer’s markets, moved out, couples may feel bills and lower property taxes. and ideally you would like like all of that extra space is go- But the decision to downsize to sell your home in a seller’s ing to waste. But that can be a is rarely black and white, and market. But keep in mind that knee-jerk reaction, and upon a men and women often strug- this might be the same mar- more thorough examination of gle with that decision. ket in which you hope to buy the space and your needs you Perhaps the most difficult a new home. The nature of the may just find that you can put part of the decision of whether real estate market depends on all of that extra square foot- or not to downsize to a smaller a host of factors, including ge- age to good use after all. If you home concerns the sentimen- ography. If the city or town have always wanted your own tal attachment many home- where you currently live is in art studio, then now might be owners, especially those with the midst of a seller’s market the perfect time to make that a children, have to their homes. and you are planning on mov- reality. Always wanted a room The home might be too big ing to a location where buy- devoted to home theater? Get for your current needs, but it ers have the upper hand, then to work on converting your also was the same place where now might be a great time basement from an all-pur- your son took his first steps to move. But if you current- pose game room to your own and where your daughter lost ly live in a buyer’s market and private movie theater. If, after her first tooth. Saying goodbye Metro hope to move to a seller’s mar- considering the space in your to a place that was home to so Many empty-nesters are faced with the decision of whether or not to move into a ket, then you may end up pay- home, you find that the extra many memories isn’t easy. But smaller home. ing a steep price, even when square footage really is just up- there’s more than just senti- downsizing to a smaller home. keep you aren’t especially in- mental value to consider when egg is not as substantial as be fully furnished, while a new, Things may even themselves terested in doing, then you deciding whether or not to you would like it to be, then it smaller home may require you out if you want to downsize to would no doubt like a cozier downsize your home after the would seem as though down- to buy all new furniture be- a smaller home within your home that’s less of a responsi- kids have grown up. sizing to a smaller, more af- cause your existing items sim- current community, but do bility to maintain. fordable home is a great op- ply won’t fit. The cost of such your homework nonetheless, Downsizing a home is some- portunity for you to start furnishings can be consider- researching the time of year thing many men and wom- Personal finances catching up on your retire- able. If you plan to move into a when you’re most likely to get en over 50 consider after their ment savings. But that’s only condominium, you can expect the most for your home and children have moved out. Such Your financial situation true if your new home won’t to pay monthly homeown- find the best deal on your next a decision is rarely easy, so merits significant consider- incur any additional expenses ers association fees, and such place. The advantage men and homeowners should take as ation when deciding if the that are already taken care of fees are often substantial. So women considering downsiz- much time as they need be- time is right to downsize your in your current home. For ex- while the condo itself might be ing have is that they are rarely fore making a final decision to home. If your retirement nest ample, your current home may smaller, the additional expens- in a rush to move out of their move or stay put.

Page 6 News-Sun Community Showcase • March 2014 Improving attic ventilation benefits the roof and more

Metro News Service temperate, making it easier to work up in the attic. Homeowners are often inter- According to Natural Light En- ested in projects to improve the ergy Systems, attic temperatures aesthetic appeal of their homes, can exceed 160 F on hot sum- particularly those that may in- mer days. Proper attic ventila- crease the curb appeal of their tion can reduce those properties. But some projects, temperatures by up to 40 F, including improving attic venti- prolonging the life of the roof. lation, can benefit a home even Attic ventilation also reduces when they aren’t especially eye- the load on heating and cooling catching. systems. No matter how much Attic venting preserves the life insulation is in an attic, some of a roof while improving the en- transfer of attic air will occur be- ergy efficiency of a home. Al- tween the home and the attic, though it may seem counter- and that transfer makes heat- productive to let air into the ing and air conditioning systems attic when you are sealing drafts run longer and harder to com- elsewhere in the home, there is pensate. rhyme and reason to venting an Homeowners who notice their attic throughout the year. HVAC systems running endless- ly to keep the home comfortable can benefit from improved attic What is attic ventilation? ventilation, as can those home- owners whose attics feature Attic ventilation is a system of moisture damage in the way of air intake and exhaust that cre- rusty nails or moldy wood fram- ates a flow of air through the at- ing. An attic fan is often an effec- tic. In the summertime, air flow- tive remedy to these issues. ing through the attic will cool temperatures within the attic, preventing damage to the un- Attic fan 101 derside of roofing shingles and preventing ambient heat from The installation of an attic traveling inside of a home. In the fan is best left to a profession- winter, air flow helps to keep the al, as it requires running wiring attic cool and dry. This prevents to the fan and it may necessitate moisture that can l cutting into the roof for vent- ead to mold and rot issues ing. Many fans work with a ther- from building up inside of the mostat and will turn on when attic. Attic ventilation also pre- the air temperature in the attic vents warm indoor temper- reaches a certain temperature. atures and rising heat from The fan will circulate the air, warming up roofs during the helping to keep the attic cooler winter, creating the freeze-thaw and dryer. pattern that results in ice dams. Also, the fan can help expel fumes from cooking or appli- ances from the home. Improving attic air flow Canada Go Green notes that attic fans can reduce energy bills Many attics already contain considerably by making HVAC passive ventilation in the form systems work more efficient- of vents or ventilation strips ly. Keeping attics cool and dry built into the edge of the roof. may also reduce how frequently Other vents may appear in ga- HVAC systems need to be turned bles or eaves. Some homeown- on or at which temperatures ers prefer the addition of an attic thermostats in the home are set. fan to work in concert with ex- Improving attic ventilation isting venting. may not add much to a home’s The spring season is an ide- curb appeal, but such a project Metro al time to have an attic fan in- can save homeowners money stalled because the weather is and provide year-round benefits Passive and active venting systems for attics help keep homes comfortable and energy-efficient all year long. News-Sun Community Showcase • March 2014 Page 7 8 News-Sun Community Showcase March 2014 News-Sun x Community Showcase x March 2014 9 Page 10 News-Sun Community Showcase • March 2014 News-Sun x Community Showcase x March 2014 11 12 News-Sun Community Showcase March 2014