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MULBERRY 34 LAKE PLACID 43 SEBRING 30 DETAILS IN AVON PARK 14 MOORE HAVEN 0 OKEECHOBEE 14 SPORTS, PAGE A9 ▲ Ailstock’s 18 East has become downtown EWS UN destination in AP A6 NHighlands County’s Hometown Newspaper-S Since 1927 $1 B1 www.newssun.com An Edition of the Sun Sunday, September 7, 2014 Millage set at 8.55 rate in split vote BY PHIL ATTINGER STAFF WRITER SEBRING — In a split vote Thurs- day, county commissioners voted 3-2 to set the 2014-15 property tax rate at $8.55 per $1,000 in taxable value, up almost 1.5 mils from the A cold one previous rate of $7.10. Commissioner Don Elwell and Commission Chairman Greg Harris dissented. The $8.55 rate exceeds the $7.15 coming on? rollback rate — at which the coun- ty would raise the same revenue MCT SEE TAX | A8 Some, including Old Farmer’s Almanac, say the signs point to yes Azure CEO: BY BARRY FOSTER NEWS-SUN CORRESPONDENT warmer Sep- College got tember and It looks like it could be a long winter. October, but this The 2015 edition of the Old Farmer’s Almanac already year’s prognostication indicates that will all change begin- has forecast a colder, wetter winter with temperatures at ing in November. bad advice least three to four degrees below average with the coldest The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes their estimates based temperatures to come in early January. Says nancial advisor said it was OK to Last year’s Almanac forecast had called for a slightly SEE WINTER | A8 give nancial aid at satellite locations BY PHIL ATTINGER 5 finalists selected for 15th annual STAFF WRITER SEBRING — Jhonson Napoleon, president/CEO of Azure College, Champion for Children Award said bad advice from the school’s fi nancial aid advisor caused stu- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN They will be honored at a special- impacted the lives of thousands of dents to lose federal fi nancial aid ly planned Champion for Children children in our community,” a press last month. The fi eld of 30 nominees has been Awards Gala on Sept. 25 at Grace Bi- release from the Champion for Chil- He said the Miami-based trimmed to fi ve fi nalists for the ble Church in Sebring. dren organization said. school’s Sebring and Boca Raton 15th annual Judge Clifton M. Kelly The fi nalists are “dynamic child The fi nalists are: campuses were not eligible yet, Champion for Children Award. advocates who have successfully SEE FINALISTS | A7 SEE AZURE | A8 ‘Who’s going to make them pick it up?’ Former Sebring doctor jailed for drug trafficking Sebring approves pooper-scooper law BY PHIL ATTINGER juana or BY BARRY FOSTER Swaine to craft into STAFF WRITER money. NEWS-SUN CORRESPONDENT an ordinance Tuesday On evening as the Sebring WINTER HAVEN — A Thursday, SEBRING — It soon City Council discussed former Sebring cardiol- Polk Coun- could cost owners as whether or not to al- ogist now in Winter Ha- ty Sheriff’s much as $250 if their low dogs in municipal ven has been arrested GOODEN deputies pets leave droppings parks. and charged with traf- arrested on publicly-owned Sebring City Admin- fi cking hydrocodone, Gregory Pat Gooden, property in the City on istrator Scott Noeth- Katara Simmons/News-Sun reportedly writing pre- 61, of 400 El Camino the Circle. lich brought the item Current city laws prohibit pets in parks, but that ordinance is rarely enforced. A scriptions for the drug Drive #207 in Winter The issue was sent to new rule that calls for a $250 ne for people failing to clean up after their dog in exchange for meth- Sebring attorney Mike SEE PETS | A7 passed the city council on Tuesday. amphetamine, mari- SEE DOCTOR | A7 Hot with a 60 percent Business ..................... A6 Horoscope .................... B2 Puzzles ......................... B2 facebook.com/ VOL. 95 chance of storms newssun High 91 Low 74 Classifi ed .................... B8 Obituaries .................. A4 Sports on TV ............... A10 NO. 104 twitter.com/ Details on B12 Dear Abby ..................... B2 Lottery Numbers .......... A2 Viewpoints .................... 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BANK. 863.453.6000863.453.6000 863.699.1300863.699.1300 863.386.1300863.386.1300 863.386.1322 tt NMLS# Member C?/ HEARTLAND BRANCH MANAGERS NMLS# Member 532532 www.heartlandnb.comwww.heartlandnb.com FDIC 3082379 532532 FDIC A2 | NEWS-SUN | Sunday, September 7, 2014 www.newssun.com ‘Get Rolled’ culinary art SNAPSHOTS class offered LOCAL NEWS SEBRING — Grants Program to NEWS-SUN On Sept. 17, the build handicapped Highlands County’s Hometown Highlands Art League ramps for local dis- Newspaper Since 1927 will offer a “Get abled veterans. http//:www.newssun.com Rolled” culinary art Habitat is accepting The News-Sun (USPS 487-900 class at 6 p.m. The applications for local – ISSN 10748342) is published ev- class will be taught by disabled veterans who ery Sunday, Wednesday & Friday by Romona Washington at the News- Jason Cheng, chef/ are in need of safe ac- Sun, 2227 U.S. 27 S., Sebring, Fla, owner at Cang Tong cessibility in and out 33870. Periodical postage paid Restaurant, which is of their home. at Lakeland, FL and additional en- try office(s). All material contained sponsoring the class. Applicants must live herein is the property of the News- The class will include in Avon Park, Lake Sun, which is an affiliate of Sun a sushi roll demon- Placid, or Sebring. Coast Media Group. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden with- stration, recipe and Eligibility is defined out the written permission of the roll instructions, saki as a resident living in publisher. All material submitted for tasting and sushi roll a home in Highlands publication becomes the property of the newspaper and may be edit- samples. Advance reg- County, who has ed for clarity and space, as well as istration is required; served in the U.S. mil- reprinted, published and used in all media. Postmaster: Send address seating is limited. itary. Furthermore, change to: News-Sun, 2227 U.S. Larry Griffin/News-Sun Class fee is $30 for applicants must have 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870. F Jenson DeWitt(left) and Xiana Vilain enjoy the new dictionaries given to them by the Avon Park Noon Rotary Club Friday morn- HAL members and received an honor- ing. The intent behind giving away dictionaries was to spread knowledge and make sure children had them as resources. $35 for non-mem- able or general dis- COmmITMENT TO bers. For details or to charge and are either ACCURACY The News-Sun promptly corrects register, visit www. wounded warriors or errors of fact appearing in its news Rotary Club gives out HighlandsArtLeague. disabled veterans and stories. If you believe we have org (Adult Education) are of low to moderate made an error, call the newsroom at 863-385-6155, ext. 516. If you or call 863-385-6682. income. dictionaries to fourth-graders Habitat for have a question or comment about coverage, write to Scott Dressel, SHS Humanity is accept- editor, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Se- BY LARRY GRIFFIN ing applications bring, FL 33870; email editor@ cheerleaders newssun.com.; or call 863-385- STAFF WRITER holding BBQ through Sept. 15. 6155. Additionally, AVON PARK — SEBRING — The Highlands County OffICE Fourth-grade students Sebring High School Habitat for Humanity Location: 2227 U.S. 27 South, at Avon Elementary Cheerleaders will be is seeking community Sebring, FL 33870 or 231 N. Main Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 School got a big boost holding their annu- volunteers who wish Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- in knowledge Friday al chicken barbecue to participate in the day-Friday morning when the fundraising dinner on construction of the Phone: 863-385-6155 or 863- 465-2522 Avon Park Noon Rota- Friday, Sept. 19, from ramps. Main Fax: 863-385-1954 ry Club arrived to pass 3-7 p.m. at Firemen’s Contact Sarah out free dictionaries. Field. Dine in or take Pallone at 863- SUBSCRIPTION Starting at 8 a.m., out are available. All 385-7156 Monday RATES Home just as school was be- pick-ups and dining- through Friday for ap- 12 mos. Tax Total ginning, four class- in will take place at plication or for addi- $72.22 $5.06 $77.28 rooms were treated to the main entrance of tional information. In Florida mail 12 mos. Tax Total a visit from the Rotary the fairgrounds near $107.24 $7.51 $114.75 Club. Members of the Larry Griffin/News-Sun the baseball field. Volunteers Out of Florida mail club present were pres- Fourth-grade teacher Mary Foster of Avon Elementary and student Ja’Marian Davis The dinners include 12 mos. Tax Total enjoyed a visit from the Avon Park Noon Rotary Club Friday morning. The Rotary Club sought for $122.41 $8.57 $130.98 ident Alan Ball, his son gave out free dictionaries to four fourth grade classrooms. half of a chicken, Guardian ad Brandon Ball and club cooked by the Sebring Your newspaper is delivered by Litem program an independent contractor. If you member Doug Gentry. tionary offered it: “It’s ies to students in the Firemen, coleslaw, do not receive your home delivered In addition, Rev.