C M Y K

www.newssun.com NEWS-SUN Highlands County’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1927 Sunday, December 15, 2013 Volume 94/Number 149 | 75 cents Dragons dominate Evidence tampering Lake Placid girls, boys Man charged in connection See which ones make power to wins in AP with Council murder Family Funʼs top 10 SPORTS, B1 INSIDE ON A2 INSIDE ON B12

Reed SFSC eyes guilty of rebranding being at as 50th year nears dog fight By PHIL ATTINGER [email protected] AVON PARK — In less than two Not guilty of years, South Florida State College cruelty to an will celebrate its 50th anniversary. President Thomas Leitzel thinks animal that’s an excellent time to roll out a new image for the college, and on By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Wednesday, he had Wayne Johnson of [email protected] World Design Marketing speak with SEBRING – A six-person the board of trustees to say how he jury found James T. Reed might be able to help. guilty Friday of attending an Johnson’s career has included man- agement and marketing positions with animal fight, a third degree Katara Simmons/News Sun felony, and resisting arrest Master artist Peter Powell Roberts looks over a book written about his art and life in awe. Roberts, a the Walt Disney Company, Naegele without violence in the one- resident of Sunny Hills Assisted Living Home in Sebring, paints one-of-a-kind abstract natural art work Advertising and AlphaGraphics. He day trial at Highlands (an example is below) and has become a newly rediscovered gem in the art world in the area. has developed and marketed several County Courthouse in start-up businesses for Disney, includ- Sebring. ing EPCOT, Walt Disney World Jurors found Reed not I can’t improve on Seminar Productions, Disney Vacation guilty of cruelty to an ani- An artist’s story anything the Lord Club, and Disney's Hilton Head mal. Two years after Reed’s did. I just paint See SFSC, A6 initial arrest on Dec. 6, what I feel and 2011, jurors what I see. heard testi- mony from four witness- Peter Powell Roberts es before tak- local artist ing 90 min- utes to deliv- and he has once again found his er their ver- Reed life’s passion. dict to Judge The abstract natural painter William Sites just after 6 spends his days at Sunny Hills p.m. Assisted Living Facility in Prosecutor Courtney Book captures Peter Powell Sebring painting pictures of Lenhart lead the case, focus- nature — inspired by Highlands ing on two major witnesses: Roberts’ life, artwork Hammock State Park — on spe- Sylvester Sims, co-defendant cial wood canvases. One of of Reed, and Detective Brett By SAMANTHA GHOLAR it,” said master artist Peter them sold for $10,000 last year. Hinkle. Hinkle was the Heavenly peas? [email protected] Powell Roberts. “I love the place. It’s actually arresting officer who wit- SEBRING — “Somewhere Roberts, 88, found himself in another world. It’s magical nessed the scene at 4807 Mangled song lyrics are along my teaching career I saw the lowest place in his life two there,” Roberts said. High Ave. a holiday tradition, too something painted on wood and years ago when his wife Doris Since being rediscovered by “For 15 to 20 minutes it impressed me so much, it passed away. Now his life is NSIDE ON James Reed stood and I B10 stuck with me, so I started doing once again filled with beauty See BOOK, A8 watched a fight between two See REED, A7 Elwell hosts ‘Below 100’ helping save lively town police and civilians’ lives hall session Variable clouds, By PHIL ATTINGER awareness course. By BARRY FOSTER storms possible [email protected] Taylor and Valone, of the News-Sun correspondent AVON PARK — Officer Gary Alpharetta (Ga.) Police SEBRING — Dozens of people High 81 Low 50 Taylor and Lt. Dennis Valone Department, were at South turned out Thursday evening for the Details, A12 have trained approximately Florida State College giving the latest in a series of semi-annual town 2,000 police officers across the course Thursday and Friday hall-style meetings held by Index nation to exercise caution and mornings to 105 officers from Highlands County Commissioner Arts & Entertainment B5 awareness on and off duty. the Florida Highway Patrol and Don Elwell at Sebring’s Kenilworth It’s part of every officer’s nine Florida counties: Lodge. Business A8 training, said Taylor, director of Highlands, Charlotte, DeSoto, “I realize this is in Classifieds A9 training for the Savannah- Glades, Hardee, Indian River the middle of the hol- Crossword Puzzle B9 Chatham Metro Police in Martin, Okeechobee and Polk. idays and there is a Dear Abby B11 Savannah, Ga. It’s just officers Through a four-hour course, lot to do this time of sometimes forget or become officers re-learn to wear their year, so for all of you Editorial & Opinion A4 complacent, and too many offi- seat belts and bulletproof vests, to turn out tonight is Horoscope B11 cers and civilians have died watch their speed, be alert and really something,” he Elwell Obituaries A6 because of it. If we would just slow down, stay focused on what’s impor- told the group. That was the subject of a din- wear our seat belts and clear tant. Of the estimated 65-70 people in Places to Worship B8-9 ner conversation at the intersections, we could get our In 2011, at the start of the attendance for the session, well over Sudoku Puzzle B11 International Law Enforcement line-of- duty deaths to below program, line-of-duty deaths half of the audience indicated this Sports B1 Educators and Trainers 100 a year.” were 175, said Deputy Nicholas was their first time at one of the Association (ILEETA) With that goal in mind, he “Nick” Kent, training coordina- meetings. Conference in April 2010, when teamed up with Dale Stockton, tor for the Highlands County Elwell began with a presentation Capt. Travis Yates of the Tulsa editor of Law Officer Magazine, 0990994 01007 Police Department, Okla., said, “ to put together the “Below 100” See BELOW, A5 See ELWELL, A7 Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

HEARTLAND NATIONAL BANK***; 11.25"; 1.5"; Black plus three; process, front strip; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 5 C M Y K

Page A2 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com Man arrested for evidence tampering in Council homicide

News-Sun pital, where he died of his wounds. Office detectives, an arrest warrant case is requested to contact SEBRING — An arrest has been Javon Douryan Moses, 19, of was issued for Moses. While detec- Detective Hank Smith at 863-402- made in connection with the mur- 448 W. Perry St. in Avon Park, tives were actively attempting to 7250 or 863-381-2814. Anyone der of Dwayne Council, but not for turned himself in to the Highlands locate Moses, he turned himself in with information who wants to Javon the shooting itself. County Jail at 1:29 p.m. Friday in to the jail. remain anonymous and be eligible Moses A passerby found Council, 21, a reference to an arrest warrant that HCSO Chief Deputy Mark for a cash reward is asked to call turned former Avon Park High School had been issued for the charge of Schrader advised that detectives Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1- himself Friday in football star and homecoming king, tampering with physical evidence are diligently continuing to follow- 800-226-TIPS(8477), contact us on after a war- in the street in the 200 block of in the case. up all leads in this homicide inves- the internet at www.heartland- rant was East State Street at 4:30 a.m. on Based on information gathered tigation. crimestoppers.com/. Anonymity is issued for Nov. 23. He was taken to the hos- by Highlands County Sheriff’s Anyone with information in this guaranteed. his arrest. Crash at Memorial and Sunset 2,500 grass carp to join pondweed

battle in Lake June Question: Will you spend more on Special to the News-Sun for the fish to grow to a Christmas gifts this year LAKE PLACID – The size where they are effi- than you did last year? Florida Fish and Wildlife cient grazers (24-30 inch- Conservation Commission es). (FWC) will stock 2,500 The goal is for the sterile Yes triploid grass carp into fish to graze on the re- Lake June-in-Winter on growth of Illinois % Tuesday as part of its man- pondweed, thus reducing 11.9 agement plan to control the need for herbicide use. Illinois pondweed in the The fish are being No lake. shipped by truck from The plan, created with Arkansas where the fish % public input, also includes are produced. 88.1 continued use of aquatic Should inclement, icy Phil Attinger/News-Sun A Kia SUV (background) blocks the road Friday evening after colliding with a red herbicides, if necessary, for conditions now affecting a Total votes: 219 Chervolet Cavalier at the corner of Memorial Drive and Sunset Drive in Sebring. Shawn maintenance control of significant portion of the Barcenas, 27, of 2701 Sunset Drive, the corner where the sedan landed, said he heard Illinois pondweed in public country prevent transport Next question screeching tires and a loud thump at 6 p.m. He said he then ran out to help a neighbor access areas. of the fish from Arkansas, pull a woman and her child from the sedan. The Florida Highway Patrol drove from Should the county com- Triplod grass carp are stocking will occur some- Wauchula to investigate the wreck, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. The mission consider priva- report was not available at press time. hatchery produced, weed time in January when con- eating fish that have been ditions allow. tizing the EMS system genetically altered to pre- For more information on for Highlands County? vent them from reproduc- aquatic plant management, ing. visit Poll open through Friday. Talley hoping to start American The triploid grass carp www.myfwc.com/invasive- Make your voice heard at will be about 12 inches plants or call the FWC’s Council for the Blind chapter long when stocked. regional office in Lakeland www.newssun.com It will take 18-24 months at (863) 648-3200. By BARRY FOSTER five non-sighted people in Talley said his goal has been News-Sun correspondent his group. Despite a lot of a return to good times in the AVON PARK — First he local interest, currently he is City of Charm. started a business at the only blind member. “We want to have fun like KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; above lottery social security; Donaldson Park renting out Talley said he knows there we used to,” Talley said. 0 0 0 3 4 0 9 6 recreational watercraft for are others in Highlands “Moms and dads and their those wanting to frolic on County but the problem has kids doing family activities. Lake Verona. Now, Avon been in getting the word out. Kids need that these days. Park resident Bobby Talley “We did a survey in 1991 They need to get out of the is looking to start a local and there were 72. I know house.” chapter of the American there are more now,” he told The name of the company Council for the Blind in the Avon Park city council also has a deeper signifi- Dec. 11 2 33 38 51 52 53 x:5 City of Charm. members this past Monday cance. Blinded by meningitis Lottery Next jackpot $43 million The 59-year-old Talley evening while asking for at the age of 4, Talley started already has started to run moral support in his bid to Dec. 7 8 25 31 35 43 51 x:5 the business with Judy Center Dec. 4 2 6 10 32 41 46 x:3 into red tape for the effort, start the local group. McCarter, saying they want- with officials of the Florida Talley’s business, Sight ed to demonstrate that there Dec. 13 6 30 32 34 35 Dec. 13 (n) 1882 Council for the Blind telling Unseen, was set up at is a life after being handi- Dec. 12 10 15 16 19 22 Dec. 13 (d) 2195 Talley that he has to be a Donaldson Park with help capped. Dec. 11 13 19 22 23 36 Dec. 12 (n) 3419 member of the Sunshine through Avon Park’s Main Dec. 10 6 8 32 33 36 Dec. 12 (d) 8562 State’s council for at least Street Community Talley said his latest effort is being done in much the six months before he even Redevelopment Agency and Nov. 13 12 32 38 42 17 Dec. 13 (n) 2 57 starts setting up the local the Florida Department of same vein — to help Dec. 10 1 20 40 43 13 Dec. 13 (d) 8 68 effort. Vocational Rehabilitation. At unsighted people in Dec. 6 11 12 28 30 14 Dec. 12 (n) 4 52 “That can take six months his business, Talley provides Highlands County to attain Dec. 3 3 8 36 39 3 Dec. 12 (d) 0 78 to a year,” Talley said. both pedal-powered water- the benefits of the American After that, Talley’s appli- craft and land-based games Council of the Blind with Dec. 11 1 10 13 18 19 PB: 27 local representation and cation for a local group at their base on the shores of Next jackpot $40 million would go to the Florida Lake Verona. without a 100-mile trip to the Orlando area. Dec. 7 13 20 32 45 48 PB: 17 headquarters in Tallahassee Sight Unseen was tapped Dec. 4 6 9 11 31 44 PB: 25 so the state association can as the 2012 Start Up Those interested in speak- pass judgment. Business of the year by the ing with Talley on the matter Dec. 13 19 24 26 27 70 MB: 12 x2 In order to start a chapter, Highlands County Economic may reach him or McCarter Talley must have at least Development Commission. at 453-7010. Next jackpot $550 million Dec. 10 5 12 22 41 65 MB: 13 x2 Community Briefs Dec. 6 11 29 44 63 64 MB: 3 x3

KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery general; 0 0 0 3 4 2 9 7 Highlands County board games or card games All meetings are open to Concert Band or hook up with others play- active and retired Federal performs ing games. employees and their spouses, Game day is the third therefore all members are AVON PARK – Highlands Wednesday of each month urged to attend this timely County Concert Band will from 12-4 p.m. The next and informative meeting. present a Merry Christmas game day is Wednesday. For more information, call Concert at Union Pappalardo wants to see vice president Tom Congregational Church, 106 these tables filled for an Singletary at 452-5477. N. Butler Ave. The concert afternoon of fun. Visit the will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. lodge on Facebook for all Palms collecting pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 3 The band is under the future games and activities unwanted Art direction of Vic Anderson at Uncorked with Bob Williams, associate www.facebook.com/LPELK2 director. 661. SEBRING – Do you have The concert will feature a so many Art Uncorked paint- NARFE meets wonderful selection of ings hanging around that you Christmas music from Tuesday just don’t know what to do? “Hallelujah to Sing Along If you don’t have room for with Santa”. SEBRING – NARFE all your masterpieces, we Donation is $7 and $3 for Chapter 288 of Highlands have a holiday solution! students. Tickets available County will meet Tuesday at The Palms of Sebring will from band members or at the Homer’s Buffet Sebring accept any donation of Art door. For more information, Square. Lunch is at 11 a.m. Uncorked spares for call 386-0855. The guest speaker will be Christmas gifts for their resi- Terry Zitek, District 5 vice Elks host afternoon dents. If you can part with president, and he will install any of your creations, it will the newly elected 2014 slate of games find a good home and pro- of officers. vide some holiday cheer as a LAKE PLACID – Carolyn NARFE Florida gift of original art. Consider Pappalardo of the Lake Federation vice president dropping off the artwork at Placid Elks invites all for an Jane Lemley will also be in the Yellow House Gallery by afternoon of playing games. attendance to give the latest Bring friends, bring your NARFE news. Continued on A6 C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page A3

MUSSELMAN APPLIANCES; 5.542"; 21.5"; Black plus three; process, 12/15/13; A tasty time in downtown Sebring 0 0 0 3 4 5 5 3

Katara Simmons/News-Sun Arielle Lopez, 2, works on a letter to Santa on Saturday morning with the help of her dad, Alex Lopez, during Cookiefest at the Civic Center in Sebring. Letters to Santa will be deliv- ered to Macy’s, which will donate $1 for each letter to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Katara Simmons/News-Sun Savannah Fintel, 6, of Sebring decorates cookies Saturday morning during Katara Simmons/News-Sun Cookiefest at the Civic Center in Sebring. Zachary Kent, 6, of Sebring takes a bite of The event was part of the Heartland the cookie he decorated Saturday morning in Holiday Festival in downtown Sebring. Sebring.

Hi pops 3x10.5 color 00034601 C M Y K

Page A4 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com Editorial & Opinion TODAY’S EDITORIAL

2227 U.S. 27 South Sebring, FL 33870 863-385-6155 Greening is an urgent emergency, NEWSROOM ROMONA WASHINGTON Publisher/Executive Editor and it’s finally being treated as one Ext. 515 [email protected] either the insect or the bacteria. The Senate has included a provi- s the sea unveiled the Florida peninsula it The 2013 harvest is projected to sion for it in its version of the new SCOTT DRESSEL became home to thousands of different be the lowest in 24 years, about 117 Farm Bill. The House has not. The Editor plants and trees, although citrus varieties million boxes. At the current rate, Farm Bill, however, has been stuck Ext. 516 scientists warn, Florida could lose in Congress for months as politi- [email protected] Awere not among them. According to Florida Citrus every citrus tree. Some studies cians haggle. The deadline for a DAN HOEHNE Mutual’s website, the first orange tree arrived in already report as much as 75 per- vote was extended again this week, Sports Editor 1493 brought by Christopher Columbus. cent of citrus groves have been to Jan. 31. Ext. 528 affected. Here’s the thing, you’d think [email protected] Spanish explorers in the first half orange trees died. The economic Imagine Florida without citrus when the USDA’s administrator ADVERTISING of the 16th Century brought trees in damage was so great banks failed groves. Imagine what happens to says, “The future of the citrus larger numbers. and some individuals committed the economy. industry is at stake”, people would VICKIE WATSON Slowly, over 300 years, citrus suicide. That is why we are encouraged sit up and take notice. Ext. 518 production became organized and Today the citrus industry faces an with the U. S. Department of Yet, except for Senator Bill [email protected] then important to Florida’s econo- even more dangerous threat: an Agriculture’s “new, unified emer- Nelson, no politicians appear to be MITCH COLLINS my, especially in the 1880s when insect-transported bacteria called gency response network,” meant to alarmed. We urge Senator Mark Ext. 507 rail service was established. By Greening. improve communication and coordi- Rubio and all of Florida’s [email protected] 1890, an average of 5 million boxes It is so pervasive it threatens trees nate action among researchers. Congressional Representatives to was shipped every year. all over the world, and continues to In addition, the department pro- get involved. It is past time for BUSINESS OFFICE In the winter of 1894-95, howev- spread. vided $1 million for more research. politicians to act. er, two freezes — one in December, Because of the bacteria, fruit is This is an excellent start. Scientists, growers and govern- JANET EMERSON the other in February — decimated smaller, misshapen and bitter; drop- An effort is also being made to ment bureaucrats understand the Ext. 596 the groves. ping early from the tree, which dies. create a trust fund at the federal emergency and are rising to the [email protected] According to the Orlando To date, scientists and growers level that would contribute $30 mil- occasion, politicians had better do Sentinel, 90 percent of the state’s have not found a way to deal with lion a year over five years. the same. Ho, ho, ho? It’s supposed to be a Laura’s wonderful time of the year, right? Joy and hap- Look piness and the Christmas Laura Ware Spirit should reign in our hearts as we merrily go a product I saw talked on our way. about on abcnews.go.com. So far I’ve been able to It’s for the new mom who generate a mild cranki- has everything. It is ness about the season. called “The Tortilla Baby But not a lot of holiday Swaddle.” spirit. According to the arti- Part of the problem is cle, written by Genevieve that one of our cars decid- Shaw Brown, the swad- ed it wanted a new trans- dling blanket, which mission for Christmas. looks like a tortilla, and We hadn’t intended to matching tortilla cap is spend so much on it, but the creation of Bon Vivant it insisted. Baby. The business’ web- So for the past three site claims that every days Don and I have had mom has likened their to share a car. This has swaddled baby to a fully- meant at least a small stuffed burrito. They amount of hassle for both claim that “A Tortilla of us. It has also meant Baby is cute enough to that today, when I had no eat!” appointments or obliga- And according to the tions, I stayed home. news article, Bon Vivant I have nothing against Baby isn’t stopping with home. I live here. But if I burrito babies. According TODAY’S LETTERS stay here too long I devel- to owner Katharine op a case of cabin fever. Owens, future products As in, “get me out of here include sushi baby, little Feral cats are big level. Be with them through- or the results won’t be egg roll, and crepe baby, threat to bird EDITORIAL PAGE POLICY out the project to make sure pretty!” Fortunately I which will all be avail- it is going well. At the end, population have Bible study tonight, able on their website Make sure to sign your letter and include your address publicly acknowledge their which may prevent the sometime in January. Editor: and phone number. Anonymous letters will be automati- contribution if appropriate. onset of cabin fever and The website proclaims, I read with extreme inter- cally rejected. Please keep your letters to a maximum of In today's society being a keep me from doing “Deliciously fun, food est Hank Kowalski’s feral 400 words. We have to make room for everybody. Letters positive Big Brother or Big something drastic, like inspired baby fashions cat informative article in of local concern take priority. Sister has made an impact on deep housecleaning. Or that give parents every- Sunday’s paper (Dec. 1). Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL our community and young taking another nap. where the recipe for I live in a co-op in which 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax 385-1954; or e- children’s lives. And while most of you laughter and enjoyment.” all animals, including cats, mail [email protected]. Donald Gordon probably have your And just in time for the must be on a leash at all Avon Park Christmas decorations up holidays you can get the times when out of doors. officer to walk the crosswalk ties every situation is differ- already, including your Tortilla Baby for 20 per- This is an excellent rule. at Mango. ent. However, an explanation Bouquet Christmas tree, I have cent off with the promo I have spoken many times I think this is an outright of how you handled certain Moose give thanks almost nothing up yet. code JOLLY (baby not with Hank, plus reading and form of entrapment and situations can get the mentee Yes, if I had thought included). enjoying the articles he has for toy drive should not be allowed. thinking about how to solve ahead I could have used Is it cute? I’m torn. I written in the past. Keep up As I was presented with a their own problems. Offer Editor: the time I was stuck at think by definition all the good work, Hank. ticket, they had pulled anoth- encouragement; most young The Sebring Moose Lodge home today to inject babies are cute no matter His first cat articles er unexpected driver over for people become stagnant out 2259 Loyal Order of the some holiday spirit into what, so in one sense the caught my attention since the same thing. of fear – fear of failure, fear Moose and Women of the the Ware household. But answer has to be yes. But my wife and I enjoy feeding The businesses at the of success and fear of doing Moose on U.S. 98 would like given that the holiday turning your infant into a and watching the birds. We Circle are not doing well as something different. to thank members and guests sprit has been eluding me, food item seems wrong are deeply disappointed, for it is without pulling people Being a mentor of a good for attending our first dinner perhaps it’s a good thing I on some level. Even if the last few years, our bird over for set-up violations. moral character will be to dance and toy drive that was left stuff alone. they make it cute. population has declined due John Greene encourage the mentee and held on Dec. 8. The toy drive For some folks, this But to some people, it to feral cats. Removing feral Sebring help them overcome any self was a huge success and will time of year isn’t festive. is undoubtedly adorable cats will be a big step for- doubt. Try to encourage pro- make many children of needy For a variety of reasons it and so I’ve presented you ward to protecting our bird How to be a good fessional behavior and con- families happy on Christmas can be downright depress- with a possible gift item population and making a mentor front negative behavior. morning. ing for some. And every- for that mom of an infant comeback for all to enjoy. Teach the mentee how to We would also like to one is expected to put on you know. Me? I’m still Charles A. Marr Editor: dress and act professionally. thank the wonderful John a happy face and smile waiting for my car to Avon Park Being a good mentor is Teach him or her social Benevides for a spectacular through the season. come back to me. Maybe Set up for violation? teaching by example. A men- graces and proper etiquette prime rib dinner, to Erik I know I shouldn’t then I can go out and find tor’s focus should be to help when the mentee performs Estrada for visiting and giv- dwell on the negative. I this elusive Christmas Editor: with the experience of a per- poorly or acts badly. Call ing information how to pro- should count my bless- Sprit. Ho ho ho! Today I went downtown son to acquire knowledge them on it in private, but you tect children when Internet ings (because in the grand Sebring for a hair-cut, “On and character if needed to must also let them know surfing and, last but not scheme of things I have a Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- Top”. After I drove down meet his or her goal, so that when certain actions are least, to the News-Sun for lot of them) and focus on dent. She can be contacted by North Ridgewood Drive, I it will provide opportunities unacceptable. placing our information in them instead of the bad e-mail at bookwormlady@em was pulled over by the for growth and new experi- During the relationship the paper so that the informa- stuff. Today it was harder barqmail.com Visit her web- Sebring Police because I did ences. you would want to challenge tion went out to everyone. to do than usual. I needed site at www.laurahware.com. not stop at a crosswalk as a Counsel the mentee wise- the mentee. To encourage We wish all Merry to find stuff to cheer me Guest columns are the opin- person was starting across ly, provide the benefit of growth, you must challenge Christmas and Happy New up. ion of the writer, not neces- the street. I was informed by your knowledge and experi- the mentee, giving them Year. Something that I found sarily those of the staff of the the police officer that they ence, keeping in mind that opportunities that they would Mary Ann Mangold vaguely amusing if not News-Sun. were using an undercover because of unique personali- not normally have at their Sebring somewhat disturbing was C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page A5 Musical Christmas party set for Tuesday at Avon Park Library

Special to the News-Sun four Big Band and jazz library’s other events, in AVON PARK – The albums, has been pianist for addition to purchasing Friends of the Avon Park Connie Francis, Bob Hope, books and other materials Library are hosting a Robert Goulet, Diahann for the library. Christmas party at 4:30 Carroll, and many others. In January 2014, the p.m. Tuesday. Isaacson is a singer and library will receive 10 new This event is free and woodwind player who has public computers donated open to the public, and played for Johnny Mathis, by the Friends. members of the community Aretha Franklin, Marie The Friends operate a are encouraged to attend. Osmond, The Temptations, used book store in the Light refreshments will among other stars, and for library building, and gladly be served. many national Broadway accept donations of gently Musical entertainment tours, including “Guys and books and other items. will be provided by Dolls”, “The King and I”, All proceeds are used in Sentimental Journey, who “Sweet Charity”, and “42nd the library to benefit the will play Christmas carols Street.” citizens of Avon Park and and other classic songs. The Friends of the Avon Highlands County. Sentimental Journey is Park Library is a nonprofit The Avon Park Public Robert Boyd and Denise organization whose mission Library is at 100 N. Phil Attinger/News-Sun Isaacson, both talented pro- is to support the Avon Park Museum Ave. Lt. Dennis Valone of the Alpharetta (Ga.) Police Department explains to training coordina- fessional musicians who Public Library. For more information, tors from various law enforcement agencies how they can inject lessons on safety and awareness into daily routines at their agencies. The training, called ‘Below 100,’ took place have performed with many The Friends sponsor the contact the library at 452- Thursday and Friday at the South Florida State College Citrus Center and seeks to lower famous stars. children’s summer reading 3803 or visit the library’s officer fatalities by getting officers to take more care on the road and use their safety gear, Boyd, who has recorded program and many of the website at www.myhlc.org. such as reflective or bulletproof vests. Below 100 focused on safety

Continued from A1 Or more simply: The vest The sentence, after he Martial Arts isn’t meant to breathe; it’s pleaded guilty, was two Sheriff’s Office. 3x5 color meant to stop bullets. years in prison and eight Taylor said they dropped 00034596 Kent said the first half of years on probation, accord- to 126 last year, and are only the course focuses on traffic ing to the Atlanta Journal- up to 95 this year. Of those 95 deaths, 49 safety; the second on com- Constitution. were traffic related, Kent placency. Officers can exer- Taylor said his agency, said. He hopes to see it stay cise a lot of control over 606 sworn officers, has been low, but added, “December these factors using caution, very fortunate. The last offi- is a bad month.” he said. cer the Savannah police lost The last time line-of-duty Afternoon classes for was Officer Willie Samuel deaths were fewer than 100 agency trainers helped them Smith on March 11, 1994 to was 1944, Kent said. Deaths incorporate reminders into vehicular assault, according were 205 when he started in daily work routines. Valone to “Officer Down Memorial 1976, and 279 in 1974. suggested showing short dig- Page” at www.odmp.org/. Officers sometimes forget ital documentaries during Agencies suffer along with to wear bulletproof vests, morning briefings: A mother families, Kent said, but especially in Florida, Kent who lost two daughters when everyone who has taken the said. an officer hit their car or a class has told him they “The vest is hot and broadcast news segment already knew the principles. smelly. The logic is if (the about former Georgia State The course just helped them job) was not dangerous, they Trooper Don Crozier, who bring those attitudes back to wouldn’t have to wear it,” faced 15 years in prison in the forefront. Kent said. “If it was safe, April 2013 for manslaughter “It’s all about training,” you wouldn’t have to be and other charges related to Taylor said. “The best way uncomfortable. It’s a a fatal wreck on Dec. 31, to honor the fallen is to train reminder.” 2011. the living.”

LAKELAND LEDGER************; 11.25"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process Main A bok tower holid; 0 0 0 3 3 8 5 7 C M Y K

Page A6 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com Obituaries SFSC considers new vision, rebranding LOUISE PEARSON She is survived by her Continued from A1 Louise Pearson, 81, of sons, Moses Simmons of Your vision has to be a The second imperative is enabling all Benton Harbor, Mich., died Benton Harbor, Mich. and students to succeed, through improved Island Resort. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at John Simmons of rallying point for the whole retention and success (fewer drop-outs), He said good branding can add value Lakeland Regional Medical Batesville, Miss.; sisters, evaluate student progress and provide to the college.. organization. Center in St. Joseph, Mich. Mary Tate, Della Martin, plans to help them improve, expand Johnson and his team plan to come Louise was born on July Ella Mae Collins and educational opportunities and expand up with a marketing campaign that, if 7, 1932 in Magnolia, Miss. Barbara Campbell; broth- student involvement in sports and released this spring, would boost enroll- Wayne Johnson to David and Louise ers, Willie Collins, Charles clubs. ment for SFSC. Collins. She married her Collins and Earl Collins; World Design Marketing The college is already working on a He and his team have been spending husband, Thomas 24 grandchildren, 21 developmental education plan to sup- the last month at SFSC, he said, Lambert said he’d like to see the Simmons, and he great-grandchildren port students at risk of failing. The plan immersing themselves in what the col- enrollment campaign be just part of the preceded her in and two great-great- is due at the Department of Education lege has to offer so they can provide a project. death in 2002. grandchildren; spe- in Tallahassee by Jan. 15, 2014 for detailed proposal which would refine “I’d rather the vision be broader and Louise was a cial nephew, Frank review. the college’s mission statement and the campaign itself (be) one execution Registered Nurse Martin Jr. and a host The third strategy is to enable all vision. (of it),” Lambert said. who operated her of nieces and employees to succeed. This would be “Your vision has to be a rallying Leitzel said he wanted to have the own assisted living nephews. Mrs. done through a supporting a dynamic Pearson point for the whole organization,” board, faculty and staff work together to home and then Pearson was preced- workforce that treats employees as team Johnson said. produce the vision. worked as a nurse at ed in death by her parents members and expanding professional Right now, the college’s vision state- Johnson’s presentation came on the Berrien General Hospital and a brother, David development for all college employees. ment says where it is. It should say heels of Leitzel’s presentation of the for more than 10 years. Collins Jr. The fourth and final strategy in the where the college is going, he said. SFSC Strategic Plan for January 2014 Later in life she was also a Visitation will be held plan aims to ensure the college remains “Great brands are driven by great to December 2018. substitute teacher in the Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 effective. That would be done by devel- visions,” Johnson said, and can turn a The first strategic imperative, Leitzel Benton Harbor, Mich. area from 10-11 a.m. at the oping and implementing systems to good company into a great one. said, is to identify and meet the educa- schools. She was a former Stephenson-Nelson Funeral monitor and enhance efficiency and Trustee Ken Lambert from Hardee tional needs of the college’s communi- Benton Harbor city com- Home with funeral services accountability, providing a technologi- County asked if the vision would be ties, which would mean expanding, ren- missioner and a member of beginning at 11 a.m. with cal environment that contributes to stu- customer-driven, while Trustee Tami ovating and maintaining college facili- the Zion Temple Church of Pastor Larry Collins offici- dent learning and the education experi- Cullens of Highlands County asked if ties as well as increasing technical God in Christ Church. She ating. Burial will follow in ence, promoting sustainable and energy- this meant the college logo might workforce programs, partnership efforts enjoyed reading and cook- Lincoln Cemetery. conserving activities throughout all of change. and awareness of the college. The plan ing. Louise was a “war- the college’s campuses and sites, and “Possibly,” Johnson said. The ulti- suggests increasing awareness through rior” with her strong will Stephenson-Nelson Funeral evaluating all parts of the college’s mate result would be the enrollment expanded marketing, especially for cul- in everything that she did Home – Avon Park strategic plan. campaign in the spring. tural events and exhibits. and in her faith. stephensonnelsonfh.com

MARY REIFMAN Reifman, and granddaugh- Community Briefs Mary (May) Reifman, ter, Heather Johnson. 84, passed away at Good Survivors are daughters, Continued from A2 past documents belonging to from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the upcoming Elder Shepard Hospice on Oct. Sheryl Metcalfe (Tom) and the Highlands County Tuesday, Jan. 21; Friday, Educational Fair to be held Dec. 18 for gifting on the 21, 2013. She moved to Darlene Johnson (Levere Homeowners Association Jan. 24; Tuesday, Jan. 28 and in January. morning of Dec. 20. Call Sebring from Boca Raton Williams); grandsons, will have until March 14 to Friday, Jan. 31 at The public is invited to 385-5312 for more details. in 2005. Mary had volun- Kevin Johnson (Gina), do so; after that date, they Cornerstone Hospice, 209 attend and there is no teered at Highlands Craig Johnson and Tommy ‘Mardi Gras’ benefits will be destroyed. Ridgewood Drive, Suite 3. charge, however reservations Regional Medical Center, Metcalfe; and great-grand- LPAA Contact vice chairman Breakfast items and coffee are requested. To reserve a was a member of the daughters, Heather, Carly Rick Ingler at 273-5182 for will be provided. All four seat at this presentation con- Moose Club and loved to and Alyssa Johnson. access to the records or any days of training are required. tact S.A.L.T. president Janet LAKE PLACID – The dance and travel. Best wishes are extended additional needed informa- Pre-register by calling Tindell at 443-0747 or Nell Lake Placid Athletic Mary was preceded in to Bob Anderson, a very tion. Cornerstone Hospice volun- Hays of the Highlands Association is having a death by her husband, Leo special man in Mom’s life. teer specialists Dorothy County Sheriff's Office at “Mardi Gras” Dinner and Sebring Masons Harris at 253-1611, Lisa 402-7369. Dance on Saturday, Jan. 11 serve lunch Gray at (352) 742-6806, or S.A.L.T. educational PHYLLIS SMITH active in the Women in the at the Lake Placid Elks toll-free, 888-728-6234. forums are held monthly on Phyllis Parker Smith, a Church and other church Lodge. This will be a fun SEBRING – Sebring the third Tuesday at 10 a.m. Sebring resident for 52 functions. She enjoyed evening with dinner, danc- Lodge No 249 will serve an Grief Recovery Locations for the meetings years, passed away camping and bird watch- ing, prizes and raffle items. all-you-can-eat barbecue Group meets vary. Monday morning, Dec. 9, ing, and was renowned for Tickets are $50 per person chicken lunch from 11 a.m. 2013. her pies. and include a delicious full to 2 p.m. today for an $8 AVON PARK – If you or She was born April 16, She was preceded in course dinner that includes a donation. The menu is chick- someone you know has lost CENTRAL FLORIDA CAS- 1921 on a farm near death by her husband, Ray choice of prime rib or a en, cole slaw, baked beans, a child recently, and you KET STORE &; 1.736"; Dickens, Neb., where her Smith; her sister, Dorothy stuffed chicken breast. Doors potato salad, dessert and aren’t feeling “up” to the 6"; Black; obit page tv parents were homesteaders. Geihsler; and her brothers, open at 6 p.m. for cocktail beverage. holiday season, attend a 6- incl p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 9 When her mother William, Charles, hour, dinner will be served The lodge is on the corner to 12-week support group. died four years and Philip Parker at 7 and dancing will begin of Home Avenue and Learn practical, healthy later, Phyllis and and Robert Trotter. immediately following din- Sebring Parkway. The public techniques to cope with the her twin brother She is survived by ner. is invited; take-out orders holidays and loss in general. Philip were sent to her daughters, For more information or are available. You are not alone. Help is another farm in Karen Mydland tickets call Dave Irwin at available now. Douglas, Neb., (Milt) of Cheyenne, 441-2334, Laura Teal at 441- Cornerstone Hospice There is no cost. The where she was Smith Wyo. and Patsy 0729 or go to www.lpathleti- seeking volunteers Grief Recovery Group meets raised by their Smith of Sebring; cassociation.org. at 6 p.m. Mondays. Date and grandmother. She attended her son, Bruce Smith LPAA supports youth SEBRING – Cornerstone time may be flexible. Peru State Teachers (Jane) of St. Louis, Mo.; sports programs and pro- Hospice and Palliative Care The group meets at House College and taught school and two step granddaugh- ceeds will be used to fund seeks volunteers in of Wellness, 930 W. Main St. in Nebraska and Iowa ters and two step great- training equipment, uni- Highlands and Hardee coun- before marrying Ray granddaughters in forms, scholarships, and ties who want to make a dif- SALT to meet Smith, a Florida native, in Colorado and Wyoming. completion of a sports train- ferent for hospice patients Tuesday 1947. A memorial service in ing facility. and their families. She was a longtime Sebring will be held at Volunteer activities SEBRING – The member of the First Fairway Pines on HCHA files for include staying with a Highlands County Seniors Presbyterian Church in Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 11 dissolution patient to give a caregiver a and Law Enforcement Sebring, where she was a.m., with lunch to follow. break, presenting Together (S.A.L.T.) Council SEBRING — The Cornerstone SALUTES! vet- will hold its monthly educa- Highlands County eran recognition ceremonies, tional forum on Tuesday at Homeowners Association assisting with pet care, help- St. Catherine’s Catholic Florida panther roaming has filed for dissolution with ing staff during special Church, 883 Bay St. The the state of Florida, effective events or providing adminis- meeting will take place in neighborhood near Naples Dec. 12. The association has trative support at our the recreation center, across no debt and assets will be Sebring office. the street from the church. Associated Press Conservation Commission distributed according to the All Cornerstone Hospice The topic of discussion will NAPLES — Wildlife panther team leader Darrell association charter. volunteers must attend train- be New Year’s Resolutions, biologists are trying to cap- Land said it’s likely that all Anyone wishing to copy ing. Classes are scheduled Crime Prevention Style, and ture an endangered Florida of the sightings are of the panther that has been same panther, probably a roaming around an urban- young male trying to carve ized part of Golden Gate out a home range. Estates in the southwest Biologists have set out Stephenson Nelson ****; 7.444"; 5"; Black; obit page vets ad; 0 0 0 3 4 2 9 0 part of the state. three trap boxes baited The Naples Daily News with venison to try to coax says that residents in one the cat into the box. neighborhood have been If the panther is caught, reporting panther sightings it will be taken to a conser- for the past month. vation center for a health Florida Fish and Wildlife check.

DR. PALOSKY, D.D., ERIC; 3.639"; 3"; Black; dec ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 6 C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page A7 Reed found guilty of being at dog fight in Sebring

Continued from A1 Sims testified that he was him Reed because he worried that his wife would thought he was helping his dogs,” Lenhart stated in her be taken into custody, stating wife and keeping his mother opening statement. that she had seen the ring in from being arrested. He Defense attorney Valerie the back yard but “didn’t decided two months later Wright took an approach know what it was really used that it was James Reed hold- with the three-man, three- for.” Sims’ concern for his ing the dog because he was woman jury implying that mother was a result of a pos- the one who matched the Detective Hank Smith had sible accessory charge or her description from Hinkle’s been gunning for Reed and suspected knowledge of statement and report. The used Sims to get him. what went on at Sims’ home State’s case is built on guilt “They wanted James and Sims’ frequent stays at by association. To find Reed, so Sylvester Sims his mother’s home. (Reed) guilty of all Mr. gave him James Reed. The Wright’s cross examina- Sims’ actions, you cannot do State’s case is made up tion of Sims showed that that. That’s not how our sys- entirely of Mr. Sims’ testi- Sims was working with the tem works,” Wright said. mony,” Wright said. State in order to get protec- The maximum sentence A very soft spoken Sims tion for his family. Samantha Gholar/News Sun for attending an animal fight recalled the details that led “Have you ever seen Detective Brett Hinkle (center) points out old blood stains on a door used as evidence in or baiting is five years in the trial of the State versus James Reed. Judge William Sites (from left), prosecutor up to his arrest and the arrest James Reed at any other dog prison. Resisting arrest, a of Reed the morning of the Courtney Lenhart and defendant James Reed look on Friday morning during the one day fighting events other than trial at the Highlands County Courthouse. misdemeanor, holds a one- incident. that day?” Wright asked. year sentence. Sites ordered “It was an eight-by-eight “No,” Sims said. Reed under “house arrest ring made out of tire. Jevon “How many times did the home of a neighbor to arrested Corey Love, Ernest Reed participated. We know like” stipulations until his (Dukes) brought a dog and Hank Smith ask you about get a visual of the suspected Reed and later James Reed there were dog fights at sentencing on Feb. 3. Ernest (Reed’s brother) James Reed?” property. after all of the subjects had Sims’ home; we don’t dis- “I wanted him taken in to brought his dog from next “Like four or five.” “I saw at least five sub- fled the scene. agree on that. What we do custody today. It’d be point- door. They fought for about “Did he (Smith) seem jects, all black males. I saw Closing arguments were disagree on is that James less to argue that he is a dan- 20 minutes and decided it interested in Reed?” one suspect with long hair brief. The State argued that Reed attended them. ger to the community, but I was enough,” Sims said. “Yeah. I guess you could and a white shirt holding a evidence proved that Reed “He (Sims) wanted to help can tell you that he is a dan- Sims testified that follow- say so.” dog really close to the neck. was present during the fight his wife and his mother. ger to the dog community. ing the fight the dogs both “Have you ever seen Reed The dog was stretched out. and that he was the only per- Smith made it quite clear I’d hope to see him do some had “marks on them and fight or mistreat a dog?” It’s front legs weren’t even son with long hair on the that he wanted to hear about jail time but that is up to the bleeding a little bit.” “No.” touching the ground,” Hinkle scene. James Reed. So Sims gave judge,” Lenhart said. “And then what hap- “So it would be safe to said. “Sylvester was offered a pened?” Lenhart asked. say that you provided Smith “I could clearly see the plea bargain from the State, “I heard somebody yell with information that you tires, I could hear dogs bark- but everything else fit. It all MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 4"; Black; Crhistmas Sheriff’s Office so I ran. We thought he wanted to hear in ing. I recognized two sub- fit like the pieces of a puz- ad main A rhr top of; 0 0 0 3 4 3 6 4 all ran,” Sims said. order to protect your wife jects immediately – Mr. zle. There’s three charges, Lenhart brought a number and mother?” Reed and Mr. Sims. I recog- but not a lot of things to of pieces of evidence into “Yeah.” nized Sims because of the consider,” Lenhart said. “He the court room including a “Did you see James Reed, warrants out on him,” Hinkle was seen holding that dog. “break stick”, which Sims or anyone, holding up a dog said. Why were they interested in identified. Sims stated that that day?” Hinkle said that Reed was James Reed? Because he was the stick is used regularly “No.” the only man at the scene there, he had blood on his during dog fights. Detective Brett Hinkle, who was wearing a white sock, because he ran. That’s “You use it to part the who was a deputy at the time shirt and had long hair. why Detective Smith was dogs. You stick it in their of the incident, testified stat- Photos of the scene, fight- interested in Reed.” mouth and break them apart ing that he saw James Reed ing ring, and dogs following Defense argued that the and get them off of each holding up a “dark colored the fight that took place State offered the plea to get other when they’re locked on dog” in the backyard of were shown to the jury, as Reed instead of building a in a fight,” Sims explained. Sims’ home just a couple of were a door used to enclose real case. “Was it used that morn- minutes after responding to the ring with blood smears, “If we were here on the ing?” an anonymous dog fighting and Reed’s shoes and socks State versus Sylvester Sims, “Yeah.” call. worn the day of the incident. they’d have a slam-dunk Sims agreed to cooperate Hinkle, who had patrolled Heavy chains used to tie off case. We’re not. We’re here with the State after it offered the area for several years, the dogs were also shown to on State versus Reed. leniency for his testimony as was familiar and even the jury. There’s no evidence that well as to keep his mother friendly with the Reed fami- Hinkle testified that all of and wife from being taken ly and other members of the the items he had seen at the into custody regarding the community. Hinkle was scene and had collected and Chateau Elan Hotel; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, main A Christmas incident. granted permission to enter documented himself. Hinkle lunc; 0 0 0 3 4 4 9 1 Elwell talks recycling, EMS at latest town hall meeting

Continued from A1 approach to fiscal responsi- the service. bility and cuts from the com- Highlands County Sheriff on recycling telling the mission. Susan Benton also was in the group that “goals” set by the Sparks flew over two of audience, actively engaging state for the county could the topics discussed, a sug- Elwell on several fronts — easily become “mandates” gestion that commissioners questioning the existence of based either on a small look at partial or total priva- a budget deficit at all by increase in population or a tization of the county’s asserting that the county change in the governor’s Emergency Medical System doesn’t need to maintain office in Tallahassee. and the issue of a new build- even a two-month rainy day He first explained that the ing for the Highlands County fund and explaining the county currently is recycling Sheriff’s Office. problems with the recent at about a 16 percent level, A dozen or so members of while the current goal is set the county’s EMS staff proposed solutions for an at 40 percent with an turned out to lobby against administration building for increase to 50 percent by the any increase in private her department. end of next year. ambulance service, even in Elwell, who is serving his Commissioners currently the form of a blended sys- first term of office, has been tasked county administration tem. They charged that pri- holding the public sessions to begin negotiations with vate crews did not have suf- since the beginning of his Progressive Waste Solutions ficient training to provide term. (formerly Choice) to imple- ment a single stream recy- cling system. Options before the commission involve dif- CENTRAL FLORIDA HEARING; 3.639"; 5"; Black fering levels of collections plus three; process, main a tv p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 2 8 9 both of recyclables as well as garbage. Elwell outlined the options and most of the group liked the least expen- sive option which would fea- ture one garbage and one recycling pickup a week. During discussion on the county’s budget, the atten- dees were presented with a preview of the likely short- fall that the county will be facing and different ways in which such a deficit could be made up. At one point, Elwell asked the crowd about the idea of raising property taxes in the face of what Elwell termed a “chal- lenging” upcoming fiscal year. Many in the group indicat- ed they would not mind an increase in taxes as long as they saw a commensurate C M Y K

Page A8 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com Business Rodriguez Williams joins joins All team at ERA About Aging Advantage Realty Special to the News-Sun firm.” Special to the News-Sun SEBRING — ERA “Unwavering commit- WINTER HAVEN – Advantage Realty recently ment to clients has been All About Aging, LLC announced the addition of announces Lisa critical to my success, and Diana Williams to its team Rodriguez has joined ERA Advantage Realty’s of real estate sales profes- their team, working as a culture of collaboration, sionals serving consumers geriatric care manager in innovation and knowledge in the Highlands County Highlands County. sharing combined with its area. Rodriguez will be reputation for superior Williams hails from New assessing clients, devel- service will not only Katara Simmons/News-Sun Jersey. After serving our oping care plans, coordi- enhance my career, it will Fred Leavitt (right) visits Peter Powell-Roberts about three times each week at Sunny Hills country in the U.S. Army, Assisted Living in Sebring. nating care, and accom- enhance the experience of she spent 27 years in panying clients to physi- my clients as well,” Central Texas, with suc- cian visits to monitor Williams said. cessful careers in Medical Book to help raise funds for conditions, diagnoses, As part of ERA Administration and Real and medications. All Advantage Realty, Estate and relocated to About Aging Geriatric Williams will be able to Peter Powell Roberts museum Highlands County to be Care Management coor- offer homebuyers and sell- close to her family. Continued from A1 dinates care of individu- ers a wide variety of inno- Williams’ passion has als with the goal of max- vative and market-relevant always been restoring his- Heartland Cultural Alliance imizing independence toric homes to their former products and services, as President and fellow artist while minimizing risk to glory and she has always well as robust online mar- Fred Leavitt, Roberts has help people age in place. managed to incorporate keting programs, extensive come alive again. Roberts’ Rodriguez will play a this love into her busy listings distribution part- work is so impressive that pivotal role in assessing schedule. ners, and related services another creative mind, Jan those risks and creating “In today’s market, including mortgage, title Merop, has written a book and implementing care growth is the only option, and home warranty. that showcases Roberts’ plans to achieve that and attracting top talent is Williams can be contact- work and reveals his long goal. She will work in a surefire way to achieve ed by calling 414·5151, or life and all of its highs and conjunction with Stacie that goal,” said Greg email her at lows. Cleveland and Barbara Karlson, Broker/Owner. [email protected]. “He is an amazing person. Herrington, both of “We are thrilled to have a Visit ERA Advantage The book is a once over whom are certified care professional of Diana Realty at 743 U.S. 27 about his life story and it managers. Williams’s caliber join our South. still continues. Jan did an Prior to working with excellent, excellent job with All About Aging, this book,” Leavitt said. Rodriguez was a client Merop, a News-Sun corre- services coordinator for Katara Simmons/News Sun Head Hunters salon spondent, has worked for an Paint, brushes and other art supplies cover a desk in the the Change of Pace entire year writing and re- corner of Peter Roberts small room at Sunny Hills Assisted Adult Day Center in writing, interviewing and Living where the master artist has been living for the past Sebring. She has 18 opens in Sebring getting acquatinted with two years. years of service with the Roberts in order to bring this Alzheimer’s Association Special to the News-Sun Simpson, is a member of book to life. Cultural Alliance. Each of didn’t exaggerate anything. through the Florida Gulf SEBRING – If you are the Sebring Chamber of “It was a privilege and an the signed books comes with She just wrote about what Coast Chapter and the on the hunt for a new hair Commerce and they will honor to meet him, to get to a certificate of authenticity I’ve done. I’ve never consid- Cleveland Area Chapter. style or stylist, look no fur- join in her grand opening know him and hear his and is numbered. ered myself another Rodriguez is a certi- ther. Cathy “Kate” and ribbon cutting slated story,” Merop said. “God “I Never Paint Alone” is Rembrandt, just a teacher fied Alzheimer’s Disease Simpson has announced the for 11 a.m. Friday. The just put it in my heart, so I available for $450. Smaller, that loved painting. I can’t and Related Disorders opening of her new bar- shop is at 5361 U.S. 27 knew that would be theme unsigned copies of the book improve on anything the trainer for the Dementia ber/beauty salon, The Head South, next to Nellie’s on how we constructed his are available for $85. All of Lord did. I just paint what I Care Training mandated Hunters. Cuban Cafe and across story; how God has had His the money collected from feel and what I see,” Roberts by the state of Florida Simpson worked as a from the Auto Ranch. hand on his life. book sales will go to the said. for Assisted Living, stylist in Missouri for The grand opening will “He was very adamant Peter Powell Roberts perma- “I’m going to go up there, Skilled Nursing, seven years before moving begin at 8 a.m. Snacks will about expressing that he nent art collection, which to the museum, when it’s Hospice, Home Health, to Sebring this past sum- be furnished and visitors never paints alone. God is Leavitt is hoping to put in a open. It’ll be interesting to and Adult Day Center mer. can register for door always with him every time museum at the Avon Park see a calendar of what I was State Licensing. She is “I love everything about prizes. If you are still hunt- he paints. He (Roberts) Community Center. thinking over all those in the process of becom- it,” she said. “The people I ing for Christmas presents, wanted us to convey that “He only signed 20. He’d years.” ing a certified Dementia meet and the conversations more than anything through much rather paint than sign,” “We’re lucky to have Practitioner. She has we have. Everyday is dif- gift certificates will be the book. Fred found paint- Leavitt said with a laugh. found him. He’s an impor- extensive experience as a ferent. It is a fun experi- available for purchase. ings titled ‘Psalm’ this and “That’s what makes these tant part of the art world and patient advocate, demen- ence and very rewarding. I Business hours are 8 ‘Psalm’ that, so it was books so precious.” his paintings are unlike any tia educator, client serv- will offer haircuts for men, a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- ordained. I am just humbled Roberts’ artwork is fea- other person’s in Central ices coordinator, demen- women and children.” Friday, and 8 a.m. to 3 by the whole process. I hope tured in the book along with Florida,” Leavitt said. “He tia support group facili- The salon has a jungle p.m. Saturday. Simpson a lot of people are going to stories from former students, used to just paint, he paints tator, and end of life theme. will also schedule clients be blessed by it and drawn friends and other artists to live now.” services coordinator. Haircuts begin at $10. by special appointment. to the Creator through his familiar with his work. A sample of Roberts’ art Rodriguez currently Hair color, perms, waxing Walk-in’s are welcome. For artwork. It’s amazing to see Roberts tells his life story work can be viewed in Lucid sits on the West Central and other services are more information or to someone come back to life and his love story that left Art Gallery in Downtown Florida Area Agency on available as well as nail schedule an appointment, how Peter has,” Merop said. him broken and the day he Sebring. For more informa- Aging Advisory Council color and nail art. call 202-0737. The book (“I Never Paint was brought back to life. tion about Roberts or to pur- and she will continue her Alone”) will be a very limit- Roberts stated that the chase a book, contact the volunteer time as a sup- ed edition. Only 20 of the book is more than he ever Heartland Cultural Alliance port group facilitator. GET YOUR LOCAL NEWS STRAIGHT signed and certified books imagined. at 402-8238 or email Leavitt Rodriguez resides in will be available for pur- “I was amazed. I’m very at Avon Park with her hus- FROM THE SOURCE… chase through the Heartland pleased with it, she (Merop) [email protected]/. band and two children.

***HIGHLANDS COUNTY CONCERT BA; 3.639"; 6"; AMERICAN GOLF CARTS; 7.444"; 6"; Black; main A occassionally; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 6 Black; main A 12/11,15; 0 0 0 3 4 4 0 0 C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page A9

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: newssun.com 863-314-9876 AD RATES GARAGE SALE 6 lines - 2 days $1150 ClassifiedFree ad is limited to a 4-line ad that runs for 3 consecutive issues. Must be a non-commercial item. Asking price is $100 or less. We offer 2 ads per month and can rerun the same ad 2 times in 30 days, only if it’s the same ad. The price is allowed to change. All ads placed under 3 days the “Bargain Buys” discount rate must have 1 item with 1 asking price. The customer can list a set for 1 price, i.e. Bedroom set ... $100 is $ allowed; Chairs (2) ... $20 each is NOT allowed. The customer can list the ads as Chairs (2) ... $40 for both. To list an ad stating “Each,” the 14 ad must be charged at the non-discounted rate, using the “Open Rate” pricing. No commercial items are allowed to be placed under our (additional lines $1 each) “Bargain Buys” specials. Items must be common household items. Ads for Pets, stating “Free to Good Home,” are allowed to be placed under the “Bargain Buy” category. MISCELLANEOUS merchandise over $100 Index 5 lines - 6 pubs 1000 Announcements $1750 2000 Employment ADD A BORDER - ATTENTION GETTER - LOGO (additional lines $3 each) 3000 Financial For Just A Little More And Make Your Ad Pop! REAL ESTATE EMPLOYMENT 4000 Real Estate ADJUSTMENTS DEADLINES TRANSPORTATION 5000 Mobile Homes Publication Place by: • Please check your ad for errors the first day it appears since Wednesday...... 4 p.m. Monday the News-Sun will not be responsible for incorrect ads after the 5 lines - 6 pubs first day of publication. If you find an error. call the classified Friday ...... 4 p.m. Wednesday $ 50 6000 Rentals department immediately at 314-9876. 31 Sunday ...... 4 p.m. Friday • The publisher assumes no financial responsibility for errors or 7000 Merchandise All fax deadlines are 1 hour earlier. for omission of copy. Liability shall not exceed the cost of that 6 lines - 14 pubs portion of space occupied by such error. $ Important: The publisher reserves the right to censor, 71 8000 Recreation reclassify, revise, edit or reject any classified Cancellations: When a cancellation is called in, a KILL number advertisement not meeting our standards. We accept will be given to you. This number is very important and must be only standard abbreviations and required proper used if ad failed to cancel. All ads cancelled prior to scheduled expiration date will be billed for complete run unless a KILL 9000 Transportation punctuation. number can be provided.

1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals clerk of this court either before December IN THE CIRCUIT COURT needs any accommodation in order to par- P.O. Box 25018 for cash, at 430 South Commerce Avenue, 30, 2013 on plaintiff's attorney or immedi- OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 Sebring, FL 33870 at 11:00 a.m. on this 9th ately thereafter; otherwise a default will be IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA at no cost to you, to the provision of certain F12019548 NATIONSTAR-SPECFHLMC-kpe- day of January, 2014, the following de- entered against you for the relief demanded CIVIL DIVISION assistance. Please contact the Clerk of the terson-Team 4-F12019548 scribed property as set forth in said Final in the complaint or petition. CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000762 Court's disability coordinator at 590 S COM- **See Americans with Disabilities Act Judgment entered on June 10, 2013. Dated on November 26, 2013. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, In accordance with the Americans Disabilities LOT 7366 AND 7367, AVON PARK LAKES Robert Germaine BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., 863-534-4686 at least 7 days before your Act, persons with disabilities needing a spe- UNIT 23, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT As Clerk of the Court Plantiff, scheduled court appearance, or immediately cial accommodation to participate in this pro- THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, SUBSCRIBE By: /s/ Toni Kopp vs. upon receiving this notification if the time be- ceeding should contact the individual or PAGE 19, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF As Deputy Clerk CURTIS P. SHERROD fore the scheduled appearance is less than 7 agency sending the notice at Echevarria & HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO 1012-1229B A/K/A CURTIS SHERROD, et al., days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, Associates, P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, Property Address: 2290 N Cochrane Rd, December 8, 15, 2013 Defendants. call 711. FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) 251-4766, Avon Park, FL 33825 NOTICE OF ACTION 26293.1196 not later than seven (7) days prior to the pro- A PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN YOUR TO: December 8, 15, 2013 ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, CURTIS P. SHERROD A/K/A CURTIS SHER- 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF HOMETOWN ROD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE Last Known Address: 140 REDWATER PT, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT December 15, 22, 2013 A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Dated this 2nd day of December, 2013. NEWSPAPER OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Also Attempted At: 1901 SOUTHWEST CIVIL ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT This notice is provided pursuant to Adminis- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA 118TH AVENUE, DAVIE, FL 33325 CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000479 OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, trative Order No. 2.065. CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000092 Current Residence: Unknown DIVISION: IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA If you are a person with a disability who THE WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Fore- NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, CASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000298 needs any accommodation to participate in Plaintiff, closure of Mortgage on the following de- Plaintiff, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost NEWS-SUN vs. scribed property: vs. FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT to you, to the provision of certain assis- SALVADOR TEJEDA, A/K/A SALVADOR O. LOT 13, REDWATER POINT SUBDIVISION, RALSTON G. PHILLIPS IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT tance. Please contact the Office of the Court TEJEDA; ANGIE TEJEDA, A/K/A ANGIE M. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- A/K/A RALSTON PHILLIPS, et al, SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT Administrator at (863)534-4686 at least 7 TODAY! TEJEDA; et al., CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 16, OF Defendant(s). OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE days before your scheduled court appear- Defendant(s). THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED ance, or immediately upon receiving this no- CALL NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-26, tification if the time before the scheduled ap- PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 has been filed against you and you are re- Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure Plaintiff, pearance is less than 7 days; if you are NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sale will quired to serve a copy of your written de- dated December 04, 2013 and entered in vs. hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 385-6155 be made pursuant to an Order or Final Sum- fenses, if any, to it, on Choice Legal Group, Case No. 28-2013-CA-000479 of the Circuit STOCK, ANDREW, et. al., /s/ Priscilla Michalak mary Judgment. Final Judgment was P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Defendants. As Deputy Clerk awarded on November 19, 2013 in Civil 1800 NW 49TH STREET, SUITE 120, FT. HIGHLANDS County, Florida wherein NA- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (COURT SEAL) Case No. 28-2012-CA-000092, of the Cir- LAUDERDALE FL 33309 on or before Janu- TIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, is the Plaintiff NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an 12030196 cuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in ary 21, 2014, a date which is within thirty and RALSTON G. PHILLIPS A/K/A RALSTON Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. December 8, 15, 2013 and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, wherein (30) days after the first publication of this PHILLIPS; MICHELLE RICHARDS-PHILLIPS 28-2012-CA-000298 of the Circuit Court of WELLS FARGO BANK, NA is the Plaintiff and Notice in THE NEWS SUN and file the original A/K/A MICHELLE E. RICHARDS-PHILLIPS; the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGH- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SALVADOR TEJEDA, A/K/A SALVADOR O. with the Clerk of this Court either before LAS PALMAS RESORT HOMEOWNERS AS- LANDS County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, TEJEDA; ANGIE TEJEDA, A/K/A ANGIE M. service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately SOCIATION, INC.; TENANT #1 N/K/A REGGIE OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TEJEDA; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; UN- thereafter; otherwise a default will be en- MOORE are the Defendants, The Clerk of the NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPAC- CASE NO.: 13000797GCAXMX KNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A ZORAIDA CRUZ, tered against you for the relief demanded in Court will sell to the highest and best bidder ITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC are Defendants. the complaint. for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY The Clerk of the Court, Robert Germaine If you are a person with a disability who BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- Plainitff, will sell to the highest bidder for cash IN THE needs assistance in order to participate in a COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE CATES, SERIES 2006-26, Plaintiff, and vs. PLACE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, BASEMENT, 430 program or service of the State Courts Sys- AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 6th day of STOCK, ANDREW, et. al., are Defendants, LYN CAROL CORCORAN, AS SUCCESSOR SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL tem, you should contact the Office of the January, 2014, the following described prop- The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bid- TRUSTEE OF THE HALL FAMILY TRUST YOUR 33870 at 11:00 A.M. on the 14th day of Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 erty as set forth in said Final Judgment: der for cash at, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN DATED MARCH 4, 1998; ANY AND ALL January, 2014, the following described real (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or LOT 650 OF LAS PALMAS RESORT, AC- THE BASEMENT AT COURTHOUSE, 430 S. UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, GARAGE property as set forth in said Final Summary (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service) as CORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVE- COMMERCE AVENUE SEBRING, FL 33870, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE Judgment, to wit: much in advance of your court appearance NANTS, RESTRICTION AND EASEMENTS at the hour of 11:00 A.M. on the 7th day of HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) SALE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, SITU- or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please FOR LAS PALMAS RESORT, RECORDED IN January, 2014, the following described prop- WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF be prepared to explain your functional limita- OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1830 AT PAGE erty: ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES AD HIGHLANDS STATE OF FLORIDA TO WIT: tions and suggest an auxiliary aid or service 1392 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- LOT 16, BLOCK 8, OF SEBRING RIDGE MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 3368 AND ALL OF that your believe will enable you to effectively LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA ALSO KNOWN SECTION G, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER IN LOT 3369 AND ALL OF LOT 3370, OF AVON participate in the court program or service. AS: THE NORTH EAST HALF OF THE FOL- THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, CLAIMANTS; THE UNITED STATES OF PARK LAKES UNIT NO. 11, ACCORDING TO WITNESS my hand and the seal of this LOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY (THE DIVID- PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY THE THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT Court this 5th day of December, 2013. ING LINE FOR THE PROPERTY BEING COEX- HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; BOOK 5, PAGE 4 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ROBERT W. GERMAINE TENSIVE WITH THE PARTY WALL WHICH DI- Any person claiming an interest in the UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE HALL NEWS-SUN OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID As Clerk of the Court VIDES THE DUPLEX LOCATED UPON THE surplus from the sale, if any, other than the FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 4TH, 1998; NORTH HALF OF LOT 3368, MORE PAR- By: /s/ Toni Kopp PROPERTY) LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: property owner as of the date of the lis pen- UNKNOWN TENANT #1 IN POSSESSION OF CALL TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BE- As Deputy Clerk LOT 650, OF LAS PALMAS RESORT (UNRE- dens must file a claim within 60 days after THE PROPERTY; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 IN GINNING WHERE THE COMMON LOT LINE 12-15600 CORDED) the sale. POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY 314-9876 OF LOTS 3368 AND 3369 INTERSECTS December 15, 22, 2013 THE NORTHEASTERLY HALF OF THE DATED at Sebring, Highlands County, Defendants NAUTILUS DRIVE; THENCE RUN SOUTH- FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A Florida this 5th day of December, 2013. NOTICE OF ACTION EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK 4, TOWN OF ROBERT W. GERMAINE To the following Defendant(s): BOUNDARY OF NAUTILUS DRIVE A DIS- OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, AVON PARK, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 33 Clerk Circuit Court UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE HALL TANCE OF 20 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, ACCORDING TO By: /s/ Toni Kopp FAMILY EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE COM- CASE NO. 10001092GCS THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT Deputy Clerk TRUST DATED MARCH 4TH, 1998 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT MON LOT LINE OF LOTS 3368 AND 3369 GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, BOOK 1, PAGE 33, OF THE PUBLIC RE- If you are a person with a disability who Last Known Address OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO THE REAR LINE OF LOT 3368; THENCE Plaintiff, CORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, (OF WHICH needs any accommodation in order to par- UNKNOWN IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA RUN NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE REAR vs. HIGHLANDS COUNTY WAS FORMERLY A ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Fore- CASE NO.: 13000627GCAXMX LINE OF LOT 3368 A DISTANCE OF 20 FEET ANDERSON, BLAINE, et. al., PART) FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICU- at no cost to you, to the provision of certain closure of Mortgage on the following de- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT Defendants. LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: assistance. Please contact the Clerk of the scribed property: TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF 3368; THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER Court's disability coordinator at 590 S COM- LOT 1019, OF SEBRING HILLS, ACCORDING MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITES TRUST ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 89 DE- MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT 2007-NCW, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH 3368 AND 3369 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. GREES 59 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST, 863-534-4686 at least 7 days before your BOOK 6, PAGE 2, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NCW, NING. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESER- 10001092GCS of the Circuit Court of the ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12, scheduled court appearance, or immediately OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Plaintiff, VATIONS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, OIL, 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS 322.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES upon receiving this notification if the time be- a/k/a 403 S EGRET ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA vs. GAS OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF County, Florida, wherein GMAC MORTGAGE, 12 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 352.81 fore the scheduled appearance is less than 7 33872 DIANE PAUL, TRUSTEE OF THE DIANE ANY. LLC, Plaintiff, and ANDERSON, BLAINE, et. FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 47 MIN- days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, has been filed against you and you are re- PAUL REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN al., are Defendants, The Clerk of Court will UTES 25 SECONDS EAST, 25.99 FEET FOR call 711. quired to serve a copy of your written de- DATED JUNE 15, 2006; et al., THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, sell to the highest bidder for cash at, JURY THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 20187.4979/MNunez fenses, if any, to it, on Marinosci Law Group, Defendant(s). OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT 29 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS December 15, 22, 2013 P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is NOTICE OF ACTION THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE COURTHOUSE, 430 S. COMMERCE AVENUE EAST, 58.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DE- 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045, TO: Unknown Beneficiaries of the Diane IN THE CIRCUIT COURT A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. SEBRING, FL 33870, at the hour of 11:00 GREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 within thirty Paul Revocable Trust Agreement Dated June OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court A.M. on the 14th day of January, 2014, the 26.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES (30) days after the first publication of this 15, 2006 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA on November 20, 2013. following described property: 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 58.00 Notice in THE NEWS-SUN, and file the origi- Last Known Residence: Unknown CASE NO. 12000946GCAXMX IMPORTANT LOT 9, BLOCK N, SPRING LAKE VILLAGE FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 44 MIN- nal with the Clerk of this Court either before YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. If you are a person with a disability who II, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- UTES 27 SECONDS WEST. 26.70 FEET TO service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately foreclose a mortgage on the following prop- Plaintiff, needs any accommodation in order to par- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 43, OF THE THE POINT OF BEGINNING. thereafter; otherwise a default will be en- erty located in Highlands County, Florida: Vs. ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, A/K/A 600 E CANFIELD STREET UNIT tered against you for the relief demanded in LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK E, SUN 'N LAKES KARI L. BURNETT; MICHAEL BURNETT A/K/A at no cost to you, to the provision of certain FLORIDA. #650, AVON PARK, FL 33825 the complaint. ESTATES SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE MICHAEL W. BURNETT, JR.; ET AL assistance. Please contact the Office of the Any person claiming an interest in the Any person claiming an interest in the This notice is provided pursuant to Adminis- PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT Defendants Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 at surplus from the sale, if any, other than the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the trative Order No. 2.065. BOOK 8, PAGE 31, OF THE PUBLIC RE- RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE least 7 days before your scheduled court ap- property owner as of the date of the lis pen- property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an pearance, or immediately upon receiving this dens must file a claim within 60 days after dens must file a claim within sixty (60) days WITH DISABILITIES ACT, If you are a person has been filed against you and you are re- Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated notification if the time before the scheduled the sale. after the sale with a disability who needs any accommoda- quired to serve a copy of your written de- December 2, 2013, and entered in Case No. appeaarnce is less than 7 days; if you are DATED at Sebring, Highlands County, WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the tion in order to participate in this proceeding, fenses, if any, to it on Aldridge Connors, LLP, 12000946GCAXMX, of the Circuit Court of hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Florida this 20th day of November, 2013. Court on December 5, 2013. you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the plaintiff's attorney, at 1615 South Congress the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- CLERK OF THE COURT ROBERT W. GERMAINE ROBERT W. GERMAINE provision of certain assistance. Please con- Avenue, Suite 200, Delray Beach, Florida lands County, Florida. Bank of America, N.A., Robert W. Germaine Clerk Circuit Court Clerk of the Circuit Court tact the Office of the Court Administrator, 33445 (Phone Number: 561-392-6391), Plaintiff and KARI L. BURNETT; MICHAEL By: /s/ Toni Kopp By: /s/ Toni Kopp By: /s/ Toni Kopp (863)534-4690, within two (2) working days within 30 days of the first date of publication BURNETT A/K/A MICHAEL W. BURNETT, JR.; Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk of your receipt of this Notice of Action; if you of this notice, and file the original with the ET AL, are defendants. The Clerk of the December 8, 15, 2013 If you are a person with a disability who Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. Court will sell to the highest and best bidder are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD C M Y K

Page A10 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com

1050 Legals (863)534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 25th day of November, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Clerk 13-10559 December 8, 15, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 13-483 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF RAYMOND ANTHONY KNAUF Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of RAYMOND ANTHONY KNAUF, deceased, File Number PC13-483, by the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870; that the decedent's date of death was Sep- tember 27, 2013; that the total value of the estate is less than $75,000.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Wil- liam R. Knauf, 505 W. Victory Way, New- berry, MI 49868; Mary M. Labadie, 410 W. Ave D, Newberry, MI 49868; James R. DUMMY 2013 Knauf, 3870 Walden Wood Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105; and Patricia A. Johnson, 1316 Batter park Dr., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent SERVICE DIRECTORY and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Admin- istration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO- DUMMY BATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICA- BLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE- DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice 5X21.5 is December 15, 2013. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Charlotte C. Stone, Esq. Attorney for William R. Knauf Florida Bar Number: 21297 3200 U.S. Hwy 27 S., Suite 307 Sebring, FL 33870 AD # Telephone: (863) 402-5424 Fax: (863) 402-5425 E-Mail: [email protected] Secondary E-Mail: Kelly@StoneLaw- GroupFL.com 00026404 Person Giving Notice: William R. Knauf 505 W. Victory Way Newberry, MI 49868 December 15, 22, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 13-462 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF FREDERICK W. WATROUS a.k.a. FRED W. WATROUS a.k.a. FREDERICK WATROUS Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of FRE- DERICK W. WATROUS a.k.a. FRED W. WA- TROUS a.k.a. FREDERICK WATROUS, de- ceased, whose date of death was October 11, 2013, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-3272, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth be- low. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, IN SEC- TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE- DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is December 8, 2013. Personal Representative: /s/ Amy Ruth Prevost 20 N. Main Street Ivoryton, CT 06442 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ David F. Lanier E-Mail Address: [email protected] Florida Bar No. 045399 DAVID F. LANIER P.O. Box 400 Avon Park, Florida 33826-0400 Telephone: (863)453-4457 December 8, 15, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 13-484 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE DURHAM, III a.k.a. ROBERT L. DURHAM, III Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROB- ERT LEE DURHAM, III a.k.a. ROBERT L. DUR- HAM, III, deceased, whose date of death was October 1, 2013, and whose social se- curity number is XXX-XX-0116, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- bring, Florida 33870. The names and ad- dresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE C M Y K

www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page A11

Unfurnished Legals Legals Announcements Bargain Buys 1050 1050 1100 3000 6200 Apartments 7310 TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, IN SEC- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT *NORTH AVON PARK* 1BR, 1BA, TREADMILL EPIC folding model. TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Financial W/S/G paid, you pay electric. Excel cond. $100. Must pick up. CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS 1 Adult preferred. 1 yr. lease. De- 863-699-0465 or 863-243-9384. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS COUNTY posit $300. $350 Monthly. SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Call 863-873-5433 Garage & (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE- CASE NO. 28-2013-CA-000294 Yard Sales DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, 4000 7320 The date of first publication of this Notice Plaintiff, Real Estate Furnished Houses AVON PARK * HUGE SALE * 2400 is December 8, 2013. vs. 6250 N Huntington Rd. Sun, Mon & Tue, Personal Representative: TAMMY M. HASKETT, et al., COME ENJOY the lifestyle on Dec. 15, 16 & 17, 9am - ? Tools, /s/ Darrin Durham Defendants. Homes For Sale beautiful Lake June Available for TV, Eclectronics, Sm. Appliances, 201 County Road 435 NOTICE OF ACTION 4040 either seasonal or annual rental Computer access., Sports equip., Clothing,Toys, Some items NEW Moulton, Alabama 35650-7131 To: TAMMY M. HASKETT, 504 ZERVAS CT, FROSTPROOF 4BR, 2BA, on Lake (minimum of two months). (still in box), Household Items. Attorney for Personal Representative: SEBRING, FL 33870 CHECK Clinch, where a yearly bass fishing Call Tony at 561-339-1859 /s/ David F. Lanier KAREN A. KELLY, 504 ZERVAS CT, SE- tournament is held. Completely E-Mail Address: [email protected] BRING, FL 33870 AVON PARK Estate Sale! Fri.- remodeled, new roof, bathroom, Unfurnished Houses Sat.- Sun. , 7am-?. 1411 Florida Bar No. 045399 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KAREN A. KELLY, kitchen, tile floor, French door, DAVID F. LANIER 504 ZERVAS CT, SEBRING, FL 33870 6300 W. Stratford Rd. Antiques, YOUR patio, very flexible Lease-Option, Disney figurines/Statues, P.O. Box 400 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TAMMY M. AVON PARK 2 bedroom/1bath/car- or sell price $117,500. Owner port.$650 per month,1st and last, Collectibles & more. Avon Park, Florida 33826-0400 HASKETT, 504 ZERVAS CT, SEBRING, FL financing. 954-270-5242 Telephone: (863)453-4457 33870 plus $300security.863-257-0726 Everything Must Go! December 8, 15, 2013 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CUR- AD LAKE PLACID Multi-Family Yard RENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN Sale! Dec. 14-15. 8 - 2. Toys, train IN THE CIRCUIT COURT YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac- Please check your ad on the DAWN AVON & race car beds, bush hog mower. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, tion to foreclose Mortgage covering the fol- first day it runs to make sure it is Gym lockers, household items, etc. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA lowing real and personal property described correct. Sometimes instructions PARK Dawg House Dr. off Henscratch. CASE NO. 13000804GCAXMX as follows, to-wit: DELL SEBRING 3 FAMILY YARD SALE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC LOT 44, BUILDING B, ACCORDING TO over the phone are misunder- TOYS, BOOKS, CHRISTMAS Plaintiff, THE PLAT OF LAS VILLAS AT KENILWORTH stood and an error can occur. If 1X4 HOUSING ITEMS, VIDEOS, CLOTHES, REGU- vs. SUBIDIVISION, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK this happens to you, please call LATION POOL TABLE, FURNI- WILLIAM D. AUSTIN, et al 17, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF us the first day your ad appears TURE, COLLECTIBLES, GLASS Defendant(s). HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. AD # 1X3 WARE, MANY ITEMS $1 TO $5 EX- NOTICE OF ACTION has been filed against you and you are re- and we will be happy to fix it CEPT FURNITURE, ESTATE TO: WILLIAM D. AUSTIN quired to serve a copy of your written de- as soon as we can. 00034093 AD # ITEMS, ELECTRIC POWER CHAIR. RESIDENT: Unknown fenses, if any, to it on Sara Collins, McCalla If We can assist you, please FRI SAT SUN DEC 13, 14, 15 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 3238 SR 17TH Raymer, LLC, 225 E. Robinson St. Suite call us: TURN ONTO 98 TOWARD SPRING NORTH, 660, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original 00034370 LAKE. LOOK FOR SPRING LAKE SEBRING, FL with the Clerk of the above-styled Court on HARDWARE ON RIGHT. 2ND LEFT 33875 or before 30 days from the first publication, 314-9876 AFTER HARDWARE TURN LEFT YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac- otherwise a Judgment may be entered ONTO FLORAL DR. 4TH RIGHT tion to foreclose a mortgage on the following against you for the relief demanded in the TURN RIGHT ONTO ROLLING described property located in HIGHLANDS Complaint. News-Sun HILLS RD. JUST PAST DOG- County, Florida: WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on WOOD ON RIGHT That part of Farm Lots 39 and 40, of DIN- the 9th day of December, 2013. NER LAKE SUBURB SUBDIVISION, according ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK SEBRING FRI. - Sun. 8 - ?. 1505 to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Classified Chloe Terrace. Baby clothes, Page 5, of the Public Records of DeSoto As Clerk of the Court household items & more! County, Florida, of which Highlands County BY: /s/ Toni Kopp NICE 3 bedroom - 2 bath house. was formerly a part, designated and deline- Deputy Clerk new paint carpet & tile. near mall, Pets & Supplies ated as Parcels 1, 2, and 3, on the plat pre- 2149810 $850. (561)662-7172 pared by Roger E. Miller, dated March 21, December 15, 22, 2013 7520 1963, and recorded in O.R. Book 327, Page SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME 98, of the Public Records of Highlands IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 1 CG County, Florida, and made a part hereof. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT $800/Monthly has been filed against you, and you are re- NOTICE IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA No Smoking, No pets. quired to serve a copy of your written de- 863-402-1142 CIVIL ACTION Florida statute 585.195 states fenses, if any, to this action on Phelan Halli- CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000251 nan PLC, attorneys for plaintiff, whose ad- Homes for Sale that all dogs and cats sold in DIVISION: Seasonal Property dress if 2727 West Cypress Creek Road, Ft. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY Avon Park Florida must be at least eight Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original 6320 MERGER 4060 SEBRING SUN N Lake. Seasonal weeks old, have an official with the Clerk of the Court, within 30 days TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA AVON PARK * Sell / Lease Option * 4/2, 2 car garage. $2500. health certificate and proper after the first publication of this notice, either COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, 2000 3BR/2BA, 2 Car Garage. Just Call 920-459-8239. before or immediately thereafter, January LP, Remodeled! Large Corner Lot. shots and be free of intestinal 14, 2014 otherwise a default may be en- Plaintiff, Employment $137,500. Owner Will Finance and external parasites. tered against you for the relief demanded in vs. if needed. 954-270-5242 Business & Offices the Complaint. CAROL QUALLO, ET AL, 6600 For Rent This notice shall be published one a week Defendant(s). Help Wanted for two consecutive weeks in The News-Sun. 2100 SEBRING VERY Spacious, 2, NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE 9,000lb. Car lifts, A/C compressor DATED: December 3, 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Or- ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST. 5000 & lines equipped. Mechanic ready. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK der Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated No- Excellent salary and benefit Clerk of the Circuit Court package if you are experienced Mobile Homes 10,000sq.ft. Rent negotiable. Call vember 19, 2013, and entered in Case No. 863-253-7514 By: /s/ Toni Kopp 28-2012-CA-000251 of the Circuit Court of in fund accounting, Deputy Clerk of the Court the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High- OMB Circulars and application of Mobile Homes 8000 Movant counsel certifies that a bona fide ef- Indirect Cost Rates. Extensive work lands County, Florida in which Bank of Amer- For Sale Recreation fort to resolve this matter on the motion no- ica, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home with Excel & Accounting 5050 tice has been made or that, because of time software a must. AVON MOBILE HOME PARK 55 7000 Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Hone PLUS. PARK MODEL, LOW LOT consideration, such effort has not yet been Loans Servicing, LP, is the Plaintiff and Carol Submit resume to POB 1987, Merchandise RENT. $4000. SORRY NO PETS. Boats & Motors made but will be made prior to the sched- Quallo also known as Carol M. Quallo, Den- Sebring, FL 33871-1987 by 863-449-1072 uled hearing. nis Quallo also known as Dennise M. Quallo, 01/03/2014. EOE. 8050 If you are a person with a disability who LOUN BOAT 9.9 Johnson Motor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, CITY OF AVON PARK needs assistance in order to participate in a AVON PARK *PRICE REDUCED * Furniture w/elec. start. Good cond. $1150 Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Utility Engineer. Salary $50,000. program or service of the State Courts Sys- Furn. 2br / 2ba, w/ Land. Rent 7180 firm. Call 863-214-0461 Lender, Sebring Country Estates Civic Asso- DOQ. More at: * EXTREMELY LOW PRICES * tem, you should contact the Office of the Free. Renovated / Painted / New ciation, Inc., Tenant #1 also known as Philo- www.avonpark.cc Sun N' Lakes Lake Placid (South Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 Laminate / Carpets / Kit Cup- mena McKnight, Tenant #2, The Unknown Under employment. End Lake Grassy)113 Golfpoint Dr. Recreational (voice), (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) boards. Just bring a toothbrush. Spouse of Carol Quallo also known as Carol 10AM-3PM Only, Before Dec. 16. Vehicles 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much COMMUNITY OUTREACH 863-453-3261 8400 M. Quallo, The Unknown Spouse of Dennis 6 Bookcases / 15 Big Shelves / 55 in advance of your court appearance or visit WRITER (PT) CAMPER- BOLER Fiberglass, 13 Quallo also known as Dennise M. Quallo, are DOUBLE WIDE mobile home on Moving Boxes / 4 2D Metal File to the courthouse as possible. Please be Application Deadline: 1/3/14. foot, ( can be towed by small car). defendants, the Highlands County Clerk of large lot in Paradise Village 55+ Cab. / All Nice, Clean, Furniture prepared to explain your functional limita- Please visit Has A/C, Refrigerator, 3 Burner the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and Park in Lake Placid. Freshly painted tions and suggest an auxiliary aid or service http://sfsc.interviewexchange.com Stove, Sleeps 2 adults & 2 kids. best bidder for cash in/on the Jury Assembly and cleaned throughout. New DOUBLE RECLINING SOFA & that you believe will enable you to effectively for detailed position posting. Good tires & spare. $1500. Room in the basement, Highlands County wood flooring. Great view of Lake LOVE SEAT La-Z-Boy. Earth tones. participate in the court program or service. 863-784-7132. EA/EO. 863-381-9699 Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Clay. Boating and boat slips avail- $500. 863-452-6439. PH #43413 Sebring, FL 33870, Highlands County, Flor- able. New pavilion with activities. SECTIONAL SOFA W/recliner on December 8, 15, 2013 ida at 11:00 AM on the 14th day of January, Sellers motivated and priced to sell. each end. Very clean. Excel. cond. Golf Carts IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 2014, the following described property as 517-260-1994 La-Z-Boy. $350. obo. Call 8500 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclo- 863-452-2443 88 CLUB Car DS in good condition. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA sure: HOUSEKEEPING LEASE TO OWN Runs well. headlights and taillights. CIVIL ACTION LOT 5, IN BLOCK 27, OF SEBRING COUNTRY IN Retail Environment as well as 2/2 OR 2/1.5 mobile home. shade and rear view mirrors. Asking CASE NO.: 28-2013-CA-000725 ESTATES SECTION THREE, ACCORDING TO other locations as specified. Completely remodeled. $500 per Miscellaneous $700. call 863-414-1227. DIVISION: THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT Full-time. Exp. required. High month $1000 security deposit. 7300 GREENHOUSE SMALLER, Turner, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, BOOK 9, PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS school education. Must be able to 3303 Highlander, 6126 or 6130 Oak metal lean to w/door & vent. Needs Plaintiff, OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. lift 25lbs. or more. Ref's required. Crest, Sebring. 863- 446-2414. vs. Apply in Person. Turner Furniture @ new screening. $150. You remove. A/K/A 717 PORSCHE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL PALM HARBOR FACTORY 9000 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, 2900 HWY 27 South, Avon Park Original cost $587. 33872-2801 LIQUIDATION SALE GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, Tues. - Fri. 10-3. Call 863-385-4648 Transportation Any person claiming an interest in the sur- 6 models to choose from CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER No phone calls please. plus from the sale, if any, other than the 1200 sq. ft. up to 2400 sq. ft. CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY,THROUGH, OPHTHALMIC/OPTOMETRIC property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- 12K OFF! Bargain Buys Motorcycles UNDER, OR AGAINST, CAROLYN S. TECHNICIAN dens must file a claim within 60 days after John Lyons @ 800-622-2832 7310 & ATVs MADISON, DECEASED, et al, the sale. Seeking certified or experienced 9100 ext 210 for details 4 FT. CHRISTMAS TREE - Artificial Defendant(s). Dated in Highlands County, Florida this 20th candidate to fill open position. Green color, Excellent Condition. HONDA CM, 1982, 450E. Excel NOTICE OF ACTION day of November, 2013. Great benefits and pay. $13. Golf Hammock Area. paint. Very good cond. $1000. Call To: ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK Email resume to: 269-963-7817 863-452-9899 The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Clerk of the Circuit Court [email protected] Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or 6000 BABY CRIB * CHILDLINE * Excel- Automotive Parts Highlands County, Florida PROGRAM DIRECTOR. lent Condition! Ivory color, Includes & Accessories other Claimants claiming by, through, under, By: /s/ Toni Kopp Seeking a person to manage a Rentals all Linens (Comforter, Bumper 9350 or against, CAROLYN S. MADISON, de- Deputy Clerk Federal Regional Contract provid- pads & Sheets) $75. 863-381-1467 ENGINE - Hoist (can be taken ceased Albertelli Law ing management and training assis- Villas & Condos Last Known Address: Unknown BOOKS BOX of 75 Louis L'amour apart-smaller to transport). has Attorney for Plaintiff tance to non profit housing corpo- For Rent Current Address: Unknown P.O. Box 23028 rations throughout the Southeast. 6100 paperbacks for $45.00. Call engine lever. $300. obo / Gas ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM- Tampa, FL 33623 863-385-1563 engine air compressor (needs recoil Management of personnel, com- SEBRING - 2/1 Villa. Wood floors, ING BY,THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST (813) 221-4743 CALLAWAY DRIVER Ladies 10 & belt) $250. obo. 863-381-9699 munication skills, knowledge of ac- new fans, W/D, fridge, tile floors, THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN- 002190F01 degree $40. Golf Hammock Area. counting and computers are re- patio, newly renovated. Very DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE If you are a person with a disability who 269-963-7817 Sport Utility quired. Multi-state travel required. Private & Nice. $550/mo. Call DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN needs any accommodation in order to par- Vehicles Excellent salary and benefit pack- 561-967-7161/ 561-386-0051 COASTER WAGON Red Radio 9440 PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, age. Submit resume to POB 1987, Flier. $25. Call 305-304-9365 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1999. SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR at no cost to you, to the provision of certain Sebring, FL 33871 by 01/03/2014. DEEP FRYER Family Size / T- Fal $1500 obo. Call 863-253-1130 OTHER CLAIMANTS assistance. Please contact the Office of the Unfurnished EOE. brand. Used 3 times. $25. Last Known Address: Unknown Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within Apartments SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC. 6200 863-402-1612 Current Address: Unknown two (2) working days of your receipt of this AVON PARK * LEMONTREE APTS * Automotive for Sale FREON JUG RACK $50 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore- (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice Is currently accepting applications 1BR. Available immediately 9450 863-381-8699 close a mortgage on the following property in impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 of Flor- for the position of: Washer/Dryer, Microwave & WSG 1989 MERCURY Marquis GS, 4dr, Highlands County, Florida: ida Relay Service 711. To file response included. Pets OK! METAL CHOP SAW $30. A/C, power windows, automatic, LOT 8, AND THE NORTH 24 FEET OF LOT please contact Highlands County Clerk of SUPPORTED LIVING COACH Call Alan 386-503-8953 863-381-9699 71,000 garage kept miles. Good 9, AND THE SOUTH 7 FEET OF LOT 7, Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL NEW SPARE Tire Carrier / Bolt or tires, regular service & oil change, BLOCK 170, SEBRING HIGHLANDS, AS PER 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: Qualified applicants must meet the Clamp on for Trailers. $10. Runs & Looks like New. $2950. PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 97, PUBLIC RECORDS (863) 402-6664. following: 863-453-7027 Must Sell! 863-465-1713 or OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. December 8, 15, 2013 AVON 863-465-9100 RCA TV 27" Older model. Perfect A/K/A 2102 ORANGE BLOSSOM AVE SE- - 21 years old Valid FL drivers working condition. $25. 2002 DODGE Van 2500. Needs BRING FL 33870-4831 license PARK 863-402-1612 auto. transmission & battery. has been filed against you and you are re- - B.A. degree in nursing; Engine Runs. $1100. obo Roof top quired to serve a copy of your written de- education; social behavioral or RUBBER BED MAT for a short bed HOUSING Ladder rack/$50. Part rack for fenses within 30 days after the first publica- rehabilitative science pickup (Ford F150), in very good Van/$100 863-381-9699 tion, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff's attor- Or experience in one of these condition. $30. 863-453-7027 ney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, fields year for year basis 1X3 Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with - Must be able to pass Law this Court either before January 21, 2014, Enforcement Background service on Plaintiff's attorney, or immediately Screening and Drug Test AD # thereafter; otherwise, a default will be en- SUBSCRIBE ***PROCESS tered against you for the relief demanded in ALL INTERESTED CAN APPLY IN 00034371 the Complaint or petition. TO PERSON AT: This notice shall be published once a week SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC. COLOR******** for two consecutive weeks in the News-Sun. 1014 6TH Avenue, South, WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court YOUR Wauchula, FL 33873 on this 6th day of December, 2013. ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK AVON MOBILE Clerk of the Circuit Court HOMETOWN Work Wanted By: /s/ Toni Kopp 2300 Deputy Clerk NEWSPAPER GENTLEMAN - SITTER HOME PARK Albertelli Law CAREGIVER Experienced with P.O. Box 23028 References. 863-658-4837 Tampa, FL 33623 THE 2X4 PH - 01744F01 **See the Americans with Disabilities Act NEWS-SUN If you a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate CITY OF SEBRING AD # in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no TODAY! cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- tance. Please contact the Office of the Court 2X2 00034550 Administrator, (863)534-4690, within two CALL (2) working days of your receipt of this No- tice of Action; if you are hearing or voice im- 385-6155 AD # paired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711. To file response please contact Highlands County Clerk of Court, 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 00034367 33870-3867, Tel: (863) 402-6591; Fax: (863) 402-6664. December 15, 22, 2013 C M Y K

Page A12 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com

WARREN'S AUTO SALES #2; 11.25"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, weather page; 0 0 0 3 4 2 8 8 C M Y K

Section B Sports News-Sun Sunday, December 15, 2013 Green Dragons sweep double dip from Devils By DAN HOEHNE [email protected] AVON PARK – It was dou- ble-barrelled soccer action upon the grass of Joe Franza Stadium Friday night with Lake Placid visiting Avon Park. First up was the varsity girls match, which the Lady Dragons took by a 3-0 score. And though the progress being made by Lake Placid the Lady Red Dan Hoehne/News-Sun files Devils isn’t Allison Hoffner will be swinging away at Hiwassee quite yet College in Madisonville, TN after completing her 3 showing in the Avon Park senior season at Sebring. win column, the improve- 0 ment on the Hoffner headed field is evi- dent. “They’re definitely getting to Hiwassee a lot better as the season goes,” noted Lake Placid head By DAN HOEHNE .320 her junior season at coach John Merlo. “They are [email protected] Sebring and was also playing now with a purpose SEBRING – The sign- drawing interest from out there.” ing season got going a colleges in Minnesota Which is something Avon little early Thursday as and New York. Park head coach Chris Sboto another Blue Streak “When I visited Dan Hoehne/News-Sun was glad to see as well. softball player accepted Hiwassee, coach Lady Dragon Mary Grace Bates tries to keep control of the ball as Red Devil Rebecca Hall “Lake Placid as a program a scholarship to continue Jennings made me feel looks to knock it away Friday night. is so much further ahead of her career at the colle- very welcomed,” start,” Sboto said. “We want “We’ve put ourselves in someone that is a strong scor- us, and it was very sports- giate level. Hoffner said. “We did a to be able to go out and com- position to win a couple of er,” he continued. “They’re manlike for them to not go Following in the foot- workout and then he pete, make teams work and games, but we just haven’t with all their starters at the steps of the likes of took me on a tour of the we’re doing that. gotten to the point of having See SOCCER, B4 Sammy Lower, Nikki campus and introduced Helms and Amanda me to a lot of staff mem- Grimaldo – along with bers. recent former teammates “We watched a bas- Dino Lower, Tayla ketball game with a lot DeSilva of the Devils, Dragons and her girls on own That’s when I the soft- cousin ball team see hoops split Carly knew this was to get a Hoffner – feel for the school for News-Sun report great. They were cutting Allison the AVON PARK – The Red backdoor, making the extra Hoffner me. school,” Devils rebounded in a big pass, working the clock, tak- signed her she con- way from Tuesday’s surpris- ing good shots and were name to tinued. ing loss at Frostproof, over- engaged during time outs.” play at the “After Allison Hoffner coming an early deficit to And all that began to go next level the game, Sebring catcher run past Lake Placid 57-38 right for Avon Park, went the Thursday we went Friday night in the Avon opposite way for Lake morning – deciding on to the dorms and hung Park gym. Placid. Hiwassee College in out. After a while, I real- “I did not even “The first quarter Madisonville, TN. ized I didn’t want to Avon Park bring balls to practice was good, but then we The school, located leave, and that’s when I and we just talked just could not score,” midway between knew this was the school about how disappoint- 57 assistant coach Chattanooga and for me.” ed I was in my return- Lake Placid Munnings said. “You Knoxville, recently As to the more north- ing stars because they have to keep doing brought in long-time ern locale than a native know what I expect what you did to get coach Rickey Jennings Floridian might be used attitude and respect 38 the lead, and we did- to reinvent the program to? wise,” head coach Marty n’t do that. That, and after to its’ earlier greatness. “I’ve never seen O’Hora said. “So I did not the first quarter, nothing was Jennings, with more show,” she said. “So the start any of those guys in the going in.” than 18 years experi- weather is going to be first quarter tonight.” And so with their fortunes ence, most recently was something new to expe- And it was during that reversed, the Devils raced to an assistant at Hampton rience.” first quarter that an ener- the win going away. University in Virginia, Hoffner plans to bal- gized and efficient Green “They played their best and made contact with ance out her playing Dragon squad threatened to out there,” O’Hora said. Hoffner after seeing her time while pursuing a put it away early, racing out “They listened to their recruiting profile on the science degree and even- to as much as a 12-point coaches, they listened to National Collegiate tually working in a vet- lead. each other and supported Scouting Association erinarian’s office, which “We went down and I told each other with positive website. is where the size of them they had to respond, praise. A defensively strong Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Gus Owens heads to the hoop despite the efforts of Jose they have to play together,” catcher, Hoffner batted See HOFFNER, B4 Rinald in Avon Park’s Friday win over Lake Placid. O’Hora said. “And they were See HOOPS, B4

Grapplin’ Blue Streaks escape from Lake Wales

By DAN HOEHNE pushing the Streaks out to a 152, as did Anthony [email protected] big early lead. Anderson at 160. SEBRING – They didn’t But when Lake Wales But the next three classes have many wrestlers, the vis- finally did take the mat, they went Sebring’s way on for- iting Highlanders, but the began to cut into the lead. feits and Heavyweight Luis wrestlers they had were very La’Corey Wertz got a pin Sanchez put the final seal on good. win over the Blue Streak win on a But it was their lack of Sebring Nestor third-period pin of Jacob numbers that did Lake Wales Peralta, as did Tomlin. in during Thursday’s 48-24 48 Brett Cerrone “It was kind of what I match-win for the host Blue Lake Wales over Dalton expected, because our expe- Streaks. Slade. rience and strength is in the Just six grapplers made up Brandon higher weight classes and the Highlander roster, leav- 24 Washburn most of them didn’t get to ing a lot of weight classes won by forfeit wrestle tonight,” head coach open for Sebring to win by in the 138 weight class, but Josh Miller said afterward. forfeit. Dewaine Snell got a decision “But that’s how our meets Arnaitz Unanue, Sydney win over Dakota Slade at have gone this year. We’ll Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Shaw and William Hoyer got 145. either fall behind early and The referee races around for a better view as Luis Sanchez works toward getting his pin wins in such a manner in the Bobby Soria then got Thursday night. first three weight classes, another Highlander win at See SEBRING, B3 C M Y K

Page B2 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com THE SCOREBOARD LOCAL SCHEDULE

NFL MONDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer at Mulberry, 8 p.m.; AMERICAN CONFERENCE LIVE Girls Soccer at Mulberry, 6 p.m. East TUESDAY: Boys Basketball at Mulberry, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Mulberry, 6 W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 3 0 .769349287 SPORTS p.m. Miami 7 6 0 .538286276 FRIDAY: Girls Basketball at Lake Region, 6 p.m.; Boys Soccer at Ft. Meade, 8 p.m.; N.Y. Jets 6 7 0 .462226337 Avon Park Girls Soccer at Ft. Meade, 6 p.m. Buffalo 4 9 0 .308273334 ON TV South W L T Pct PF PA y-Indianapolis 8 5 0 .615313316 BOWLING MONDAY: Boys Soccer at DeSoto, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer vs. Desoto, 6/7:30 p.m.; Tennessee 5 8 0 .385292318 SUNDAY Girls Weightlifting at Hardee, 5 p.m. Jacksonville 4 9 0 .308201372 Houston 2 11 0 .154250350 1 p.m. PBA – Chameleon Championship . . . . . ESPN TUESDAY: Boys Basketball vs. McKeel, 7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs McKeel, 6 p.m.; North Girls Weightlifting at Sebring, 5 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA THURSDAY: Boys Basketball at Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Frostproof, Cincinnati 9 4 0 .692334244 OLLEGE ASKETBALL Lake Placid Baltimore 7 6 0 .538278261 C B 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer vs. Mulberry, 7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer at Mulberry, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh 5 8 0 .385291312 TUESDAY Cleveland 4 9 0 .308257324 7 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh ...... ESPN West 9 p.m...... ESPN MONDAY: Girls Basketball at Lake Region, 6/7:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Florida vs. Memphis x-Denver 11 3 0 .786535372 9 p.m. Missouri State at Louisville...... ESPN2 TUESDAY: Girls Basketball vs. Clewiston, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer at Auburndale, Kansas City 10 3 0 .769343224 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer vs. Auburndale, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Weightlifting vs. Hardee, San Diego 7 7 0 .500343311 Lake Placid, 5 p.m. Oakland 4 9 0 .308264337 GOLF THURSDAY: Boys Soccer vs. Lake Wales, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer at Lake Wales, NATIONAL CONFERENCE Sebring East SUNDAY 6/7:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA 9:30 a.m. Thailand Golf Championship ...... GOLF Philadelphia 8 5 0 .615334301 1 p.m. Franklin Templeton Shootout...... GOLF Dallas 7 6 0 .538357348 N.Y. Giants 5 8 0 .385251334 2 p.m. PNC Father/Son Challenge ...... GOLF Washington 3 10 0 .231279407 2 p.m. Franklin Templeton Shootout...... NBC SPORTS SNAPSHOTS South W L T Pct PF PA 4 p.m. PNC Father/Son Challenge ...... NBC New Orleans 10 3 0 .769343243 Alumni Hoops fundraiser mile sections. Carolina 9 4 0 .692298188 Relay entry rates apply to all relay team Tampa Bay 4 9 0 .308244291 AVON PARK – Former Avon Park and Atlanta 3 10 0 .231282362 NFL members and should be submitted togeth- Sebring girls basketball players will lace North SUNDAY er with team name by January 17 in order W L T Pct PF PA up their high-tops once again Saturday, 1 p.m. New England at Miami ...... CBS-6 for proper awards to be ordered. Detroit 7 6 0 .538346321 1 p.m. San Francisco at Tampa Bay ...... FOX Dec. 28, for the Old School Jump-Off Chicago 7 6 0 .538368360 Those desiring an entry form may con- Girls Basketball fundraiser. Green Bay 6 6 1 .500316326 4 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Carolina ...... CBS-10 tact race director Chet Brojek at cbro- Minnesota 3 9 1 .269315395 The action gets underway in the Avon 4:25 p.m. Green Bay at Dallas ...... FOX [email protected] or by calling 385-4736 West 8:30 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh ...... NBC Park High School Gym, with a youth W L T Pct PF PA and leaving a message. Entry fee for the x-Seattle 11 2 0 .846357205 MONDAY game at 6 p.m. and the Alumni game at 5K is $20 thru January 17 and $30 after San Francisco 9 4 0 .692316214 8:25 p.m. Baltimore at Detroit ...... ESPN 7:30 p.m. the 18th thru race day. Arizona 8 5 0 .615305257 Cost is $8 at the door, $5 for early St. Louis 5 8 0 .385289308 Hammock Half Marathon fees are $35 x-clinched playoff spot ticket purchase. thru January 17 and $45 after the 18th. y-clinched division NHL There will also be concessions, prizes Race day registration will be from ___ SUNDAY and a halftime show. 6:45-7:10 a.m. Thursday’s Game 5 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit ...... SUN San Diego 27, Denver 20 So come on out and see some of your The race features custom trophies or Sunday’s Games TUESDAY former favorties renew old rivalries. plaques for overall, master and grand Philadelphia at Minnesota, 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders ...... SUN For more information or to purchase Washington at Atlanta, 1 p.m. master champions, trophies for first thru San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. tickets, contact Coach Daley at (863) third in 16 male and female age groups in Seattle at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. 873-3903. the Half and Trophy to first in age groups WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Chicago at Cleveland, 1 p.m. and medals for 2nd and 3rd in the 5K Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. TUESDAY Senior 70s Softball Buffalo at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Run/Walk. 7 p.m. Connecticut at Duke...... ESPN2 New England at Miami, 1 p.m. SEBRING – The Highlands County Chip timing will be provided by Central Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Times, games, channels all subject to change Florida Striders. N.Y. Jets at Carolina, 4:05 p.m. Senior 70s plus league will start Tuesday, Arizona at Tennessee, 4:25 p.m. “The Half Marathon is made up of two Calgary 12 15 4 28 81 101 Minnesota 11 12 .478 8 Jan. 7 at the Highlands Sports Complex. New Orleans at St. Louis, 4:25 p.m. Edmonton 11 20 3 25 91 117 Utah 6 19 .240 14 Sign up on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.5 mile loops that utilize the trails and Green Bay at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Pacific Division portions of the loop road. It is a challeng- Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m. for overtime loss. W L Pct GB Monday’s Game ing course, but provides you a chance to ___ L.A. Clippers 15 9 .625 — For more information call John Kloet at Baltimore at Detroit, 8:40 p.m. Thursday’s Games Phoenix 13 9 .591 1 414-4245 or Bill Todd at 385-5632. see areas of the park that you would not LEAGUE LEADERS Tampa Bay 2, Detroit 1, SO Golden State 13 11 .542 2 ordinarily see,” said a Striders club mem- AFC Colorado 4, Winnipeg 3, SO L.A. Lakers 10 12 .455 4 Hammock Half Marathon/5K ber. Quarterbacks Columbus 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Sacramento 6 15 .286 7.5 Att Com Yds TD Int Philadelphia 2, Montreal 1 ___ A step beyond the ordinary, you should Manning, DN 580 393 4811 47 10 Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1 Thursday’s Games SEBRING – The 6th Annual Hammock try running the Hammock Half on January Rivers, SD 482 337 4048 28 9 St. Louis 6, Toronto 3 Brooklyn 102, L.A. Clippers 93 Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is set 25. Rthlsbrgr, PIT 500 320 3724 24 10 Nashville 3, Dallas 1 Portland 111, Houston 104 for Highlands Hammock State Park on The proceeds of the race benefit the Brady, NE 523 318 3685 21 9 Calgary 2, Carolina 1, OT Friday’s Games Campbell, CLE 197 116 1324 9 3 Phoenix 6, N.Y. Islanders 3 Cleveland 109, Orlando 100 Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 with a 7:30 a.m. Friends of Highlands Hammock State Rushers Boston 4, Edmonton 2 Indiana 99, Charlotte 94 starting time. Park who provide thousands of dollars of Att Yds Avg LG TD San Jose 3, Minnesota 1 Toronto 108, Philadelphia 100 Custom long-sleeve Dri-fit for Half support to the park each year. Charles, KC 238 1161 4.88 46 10 Friday’s Games Boston 90, New York 86 Mathews, SD 236 1012 4.29 51 5 Florida 3, Washington 2, SO Atlanta 101, Washington 99, OT Marathon and short-sleeve Dri-fit for the Visit friendsofhighlandshammock.org Moreno, DN 224 939 4.19 25t 10 Pittsburgh 3, New Jersey 2 Detroit 103, Brooklyn 99 5K. for more information. Johnson, TEN 217 820 3.78 30t 5 Vancouver 4, Edmonton 0 Oklahoma City 122, L.A. Lakers 97 This year’s Half Marathon will also Come join the fun at our 6th Annual Jones-Drew, JX208 719 3.46 48 5 Saturday’s Games New Orleans 104, Memphis 98 Receivers Calgary at Buffalo, late Chicago 91, Milwaukee 90 feature a team relay made up of up to four Hammock Half Marathon and 5K No Yds Avg LG TD Los Angeles at Ottawa, late San Antonio 117, Minnesota 110 individuals running 3.0, 3.0, 3.0, and 3.1 Run/Walk. Johnson, HOU 95 1277 13.4 62t 5 Dallas at Winnipeg, late Phoenix 116, Sacramento 107 Brown, PIT 90 1241 13.8 56 7 Chicago at Toronto, late Utah 103, Denver 93 Thomas, DN 78 1194 15.3 78t 11 Pittsburgh at Detroit, late Houston 116, Golden State 112 A.. Green, CIN 78 1175 15.1 82t 8 Tampa Bay at New Jersey, late Saturday’s Games Edelman, NE 76 775 10.2 44 5 Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, late L.A. Clippers at Washington, late NFC St. Louis at Columbus, late L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, late Quarterbacks San Jose at Nashville, late Cleveland at Miami, late Saban, Alabama reach Att Com Yds TD Int Carolina at Phoenix, late Atlanta at New York, late Foles, PHL 218 135 1970 20 1 Minnesota at Colorado, late Toronto at Chicago, late Portland at Philadelphia, late A. Rodgers, GB251 168 2218 15 4 Boston at Vancouver, late Milwaukee at Dallas, late Brees, NO 519 353 4107 33 8 Sunday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 3 p.m. San Antonio at Utah, late long-term agreement R. Wilson, SEA 330 213 2871 23 7 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 5 p.m. Sunday’s Games J. McCown, CHI220 147 1809 13 1 Florida at Montreal, 6 p.m. Houston at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Rushers By JOHN ZENOR would take over at Texas November. “We’ve talked Calgary at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Memphis, 6 p.m. Att Yds Avg LG TD Associated Press Los Angeles at Chicago, 7 p.m. Portland at Detroit, 6 p.m. if Mack Brown steps about it before. Don’t McCoy, PHL 261 1305 5.00 57t 7 Edmonton at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Orlando at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Alabama’s Nick Saban down. need to talk about it again. Peterson, MN 268 1221 4.56 78t 10 SCORING LEADERS Golden State at Phoenix, 8 p.m. is staying put, apparently Saban, who turned 62 “ Forte, CHI 234 1073 4.60 55 7 New Orleans at Denver, 8 p.m. Lynch, SEA 244 1042 4.27 43 10 GP G A PTS for the duration of his on Oct. 31, has led the But that didn’t stop the Crosby, PIT 33 16 28 44 LEAGUE LEADERS A. Morris, WAS218 1027 4.71 45t 6 coaching career. Tide to three national speculation and rumors Receivers Kane, CHI 34 17 25 42 SCORING No Yds Avg LG TD Getzlaf, ANH 31 16 22 38 FG FT PTS AVG The university championships in the past that he was bound for Garcon, WAS 89 1017 11.4 44 3 Malkin, PIT 31 8 30 38 Durant, OKC 195 201 628 28.5 announced Friday night four years with no signs of Texas amid reports that Tavares, NYI 33 13 24 37 Anthony, NYK 199 139 564 25.6 B. Marshall, CHI84 1090 13.0 44 9 that Saban has reached “a fading from annual con- Brown was on his way Johnson, DET 75 1348 18.0 87 12 Perry, ANH 34 21 15 36 James, MIA 198 126 551 25.0 J. Graham, NO 74 1046 14.1 56t 14 Ovechkin, WAS 30 26 9 35 Love, MIN 177 137 544 24.7 long-term agreement” to tention. out. Cruz, NYG 71 973 13.7 70t 4 Steen, StL 30 22 13 35 Harden, HOU 150 153 493 24.7 remain with the Crimson “Coach Saban is the Brown didn’t address Backstrom, WAS 32 8 26 34 REBOUNDS Tide. best in the business and NHL Thornton, SJ 32 5 29 34 OFF DEF TOT AVG his future at Texas at Kunitz, PIT 33 17 15 32 Love, MIN 87 217 304 13.8 “We are very pleased to has led our program to the Friday night’s annual team EASTERN CONFERENCE Sharp, CHI 34 15 17 32 Howard, HOU 90 230 320 13.3 have this agreement com- pinnacle of college foot- banquet, while acknowl- Atlantic Division Jordan, LAC 100 210 310 12.9 pleted,” Saban said in a ball,” Alabama athletic NBA Drummond, DET 120 184 304 12.7 edging “distractions” for W L OT Pts GF GA statement. “(Wife) Terry director Bill Battle said. Boston 22 8 2 46 90 64 Cousins, SAC 57 158 215 10.8 his team. EASTERN CONFERENCE ASSISTS Montreal 19 11 3 41 86 73 and our family are very “This agreement is a Saban is 74-14 in seven Tampa Bay 18 10 3 39 87 77 Atlantic Division G AST AVG happy in Tuscaloosa. It strong indication of our Paul, LAC 23 263 11.4 Detroit 15 9 9 39 88 87 W L Pct GB seasons at Alabama, with Wall, WAS 21 193 9.2 has become home to us. mutual commitment to Toronto 16 14 3 35 90 96 Boston 11 14 .440 — at least 11 wins in five of Toronto 8 13 .381 1 Curry, GOL 21 188 9.0 Ottawa 13 14 6 32 94 106 This agreement allows us building on the foundation Brooklyn 8 15 .348 2 Rubio, MIN 23 192 8.3 the last six years and a Florida 11 17 5 27 76 108 to continue to build on the he has established.” Philadelphia 7 17 .292 3.5 Holiday, NOR 21 171 8.1 Buffalo 7 23 2 16 54 94 string of top-rated recruit- New York 6 16 .273 3.5 tremendous success that The third-ranked Tide Metropolitan Division ing classes. Southeast Division Transactions W L OT Pts GF GA we have enjoyed to this was on the verge of anoth- W L Pct GB The Tide was trying to Pittsburgh 22 10 1 45 101 73 point — successes that er Southeastern Miami 16 6 .727 — BASEBALL become the first team to Washington 17 12 3 37 100 93 Atlanta 12 11 .522 4.5 National League have transcended the foot- Conference, and perhaps Carolina 13 13 7 33 76 93 win three straight national Charlotte 10 13 .435 6.5 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS–Acquired ball field. We are excited national title, before los- Columbus 14 15 3 31 82 88 Washington 9 12 .429 6.5 OF Brandon Jacobs from the Chicago titles since the 1930s. Philadelphia 14 15 3 31 72 86 about the future and the ing 34-28 to No. 2 Auburn Orlando 7 16 .304 9.5 White Sox and RHP A.J. Schugel from Saban has been men- N.Y. Rangers 15 17 1 31 72 88 Central Division the Los Angeles Angels as the players University of Alabama is in the regular-season New Jersey 12 15 6 30 75 85 W L Pct GB to be named in an earlier three-team where I plan to end my finale on a last-play 109- tioned as a candidate for N.Y. Islanders 9 19 5 23 83 117 Indiana 20 3 .870 — trade. Acquired OF Todd Glaesmann coaching career.” yard return of a missed various openings in the WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 11 13 .458 9.5 from Tampa Bay to complete an earlier NFL and college during Central Division Chicago 9 12 .429 10 trade. Alabama didn’t release field goal. W L OT Pts GF GA Cleveland 9 13 .40910.5 BASKETBALL terms of the deal, which Alabama will play his tenure. Chicago 23 6 5 51 129 93 Milwaukee 5 18 .217 15 National Basketball Association must be approved by the Oklahoma in the Sugar That’s no surprise given St. Louis 21 6 3 45 106 70 WESTERN CONFERENCE CHICAGO BULLS–Agreed to terms with his track record in the col- Colorado 21 9 0 42 87 71 G D.J. Augustin. board of trustees. Bowl on Jan. 2 in New Southwest Division lege ranks. Saban is the Minnesota 18 11 5 41 79 80 W L Pct GB NEW ORLEANS PELICANS–Waived F Saban received an Orleans. Dallas 14 11 5 33 84 89 San Antonio 18 4 .818 — Josh Childress. eight-year deal in March Saban has said multiple only coach to win four Nashville 15 14 3 33 74 90 Houston 16 8 .667 3 FOOTBALL BCS national titles, Winnipeg 14 14 5 33 86 94 2012 worth about $5.6 times that he’s too old “to Dallas 13 10 .565 5.5 National Football League including the 2003 cham- Pacific Division New Orleans 11 10 .524 6.5 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS–Released DE million annually and go someplace else and W L OT Pts GF GA Memphis 10 12 .455 8 Jeremy Mincey. seems likely to remain start over.” pionship at LSU. Anaheim 22 7 5 49 108 87 Northwest Division KANSAS CITY CHIEFS–Released WR college football’s highest- “I’m very committed to He returned to the SEC San Jose 20 6 6 46 106 79 W L Pct GB Chad Hall and DT Jerrell Powe. Los Angeles 21 7 4 46 88 63 Portland 19 4 .826 — NEW YORK JETS–Placed WR Stephen paid coach. the University of after going 15-17 in two Vancouver 19 10 5 43 92 81 Oklahoma City 18 4 .818 .5 Hill on injured reserve. The agreement quells Alabama, love being seasons with the Miami Phoenix 18 8 5 41 103 97 Denver 13 9 .591 5.5 speculation that Saban here,” he said in Dolphins. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page B3 2013 Jingle Bell Run Age Group Results – Friday, Dec. 13

Female Open Winner Sierra Ruch 26 55:11.3 Female 45 to 49 Janice Stevens 70 48:55.5 Nick Konstantinidis 25 33:36.7 Name Age Chip Time Kayla Jackson 27 1:05:39.9 Paula Lunt 47 23:31.0 Carolyn Downing 71 52:00.8 Joseph Rivera 25 46:57.0 Maria Munoz 16 21:33.3 Female 30 to 34 Dana Orourke 46 30:28.4 Mary Morrell 70 53:52.6 Kadeen Cuencas 25 51:39.1 Female 7 and under Nikki McGee 32 26:02.2 Deborah Witmer 48 31:29.2 Kaye Wise 70 56:43.4 Male 30 to 34 Kendal Lambert 7 33:01.8 Melissa Chovance 32 28:08.8 Shelly Word 46 32:29.7 Female 75 to 79 Jeremy Vincent 31 25:37.3 Tera Lynn Price 6 33:52.9 Andrea White 30 28:20.7 Tammy Williams 46 33:33.9 Betty Howard 78 50:25.5 Jeremy Byrd 30 26:23.7 Riley Sevigny 7 37:00.2 Trisha Johnson 34 29:05.7 Penelope Jahna 49 33:50.4 Charlotte Cooper 76 53:51.2 Eric Marshall 30 27:52.6 Ava Murfield 7 38:01.5 Kelly Marshall 30 30:43.1 Laura Waldon 47 35:26.1 Male Open Winner Chad Pritchett 34 28:42.0 Annabelle Penfield 7 40:45.8 Dorothy Lyons 33 33:18.9 Mary Jo Grice 49 38:48.4 Eric Foster 16 17:27.2 Robert Piller 31 30:48.7 Shaylee Laufer 7 47:11.7 Amanda Maghan 34 33:18.9 Virginia Landress 47 39:27.9 Male 7 and under Mark Sevigny 32 37:00.8 Baylee Sevigny 5 54:05.8 Lacy Virkler 33 35:56.0 Shari Flowers 48 43:38.2 Owen Miller 6 29:59.9 Joshua Virkler 32 37:35.2 Karlee Jackson 4 57:49.9 Erin Goudge 32 38:02.9 Sharon Longshore 45 43:40.9 Austin Ulm 7 32:36.6 Adam Crews 33 52:20.5 Female 8 to 10 Heather Stephenson 33 38:29.9 Karen Bolin 48 45:09.2 Cline Pritchett 6 36:10.3 James Ruch 30 55:11.5 Zoe Wortinger 9 22:48.4 Courtney Floyd 31 42:22.7 Reese Jones 47 45:32.9 Joel Smith 7 37:34.8 Bo Jackson 31 1:05:57.2 Cadence Osborn 9 29:09.7 Kristine Albritton 31 44:22.6 Trish Best 46 46:03.7 Chris Garrison 7 44:18.1 Male 35 to 39 Abigail Penfield 10 31:04.3 Amanda Carter 30 46:32.9 Kim Jahna 46 49:31.2 Kaiden Gurganus 7 44:51.0 Bert Cox 38 21:52.6 Kendall Gall 8 31:40.5 Sara Laverty 30 46:33.3 Judy Bassett 45 49:49.1 Landon Piller 7 48:12.2 Shane White 36 25:41.0 Alicia Perry 9 43:44.8 Shawna Laufer 31 47:11.4 Donna Scherlacher 48 49:50.7 Ben Byrd 5 58:47.0 Brian Van Fleet 39 25:56.4 Madison Murfield 10 44:26.8 Viola Piller 30 48:12.4 Judy Brown 47 49:50.8 Male 8 to 10 Tony Darrow 38 27:47.0 Kerri Fitch 34 51:23.5 Hadley Jackson 10 49:33.0 Trisha Wright 47 52:17.1 Zachary Van Fleet 8 23:50.0 Chuck Frazier 39 29:58.5 Madyson Payne 8 49:56.4 Janice Pereira 30 52:10.5 Leigh Ann Brimlow 46 52:35.6 Griffin Hall 9 23:50.5 Jason True 37 30:28.7 Heidi Neff 9 56:45.1 Kimberly Ferguson 30 52:56.3 Penny Smith 49 55:32.8 Bud Cox 8 25:54.3 Michael Floyd 36 31:40.9 Alena Vasquez 9 56:47.3 Melinda Pollitt 32 53:45.6 Female 50 to 54 Jaxon McCracken 8 30:00.6 Andrew Judah 38 40:08.8 Addie Ferguson 9 57:50.3 Erin Galimba 32 53:59.7 Pam Farr 51 27:27.7 Mason Price 10 31:22.6 Thad Penfield 38 40:45.8 Female 11 to 13 Tiffany Sevigny 33 54:05.8 Kimberly Smith 50 27:34.2 Jayden Bolin 8 31:32.8 Chris Fowler 39 41:38.4 Destiny Cornelius 13 27:40.0 Ashley Byrd 30 59:32.9 Joni Gergen 51 43:42.3 Jordan Egan 10 35:35.2 Aydin Brannon 39 42:33.2 Katelyn Vanfleet 12 28:44.2 Female 35 to 39 Jeanette Phipps 53 45:09.2 Alex Musselman 9 37:07.5 Madeline Whitney 12 29:53.9 Joan Aguilar 37 24:09.2 Justin Albritton 36 45:15.1 Doreen Pearlman 51 45:10.1 Braden Brimlow 8 37:50.1 Nick McGrath 39 49:29.0 Isabelle Todd 12 30:37.9 Laura Van Fleet 37 25:06.2 Tracy Terango 52 45:33.0 Dalton Hood 10 39:25.4 Janelle Dague 11 31:05.6 Heather Esquibel 37 26:22.3 Matt Sboto 36 1:05:34.1 Jackie McKee 52 49:28.1 Brad Benton 8 40:43.2 Male 40 to 44 Elisabeth Vanfleet 11 31:14.3 Carrie Cornelius 36 28:45.9 Mary Pinson 53 49:28.3 Tek Padgett 10 42:38.0 Chris Doty 44 19:53.9 Heaven-Leigh Egan 12 36:18.9 Megan McNamara 36 31:11.4 Rhonda Hunter 52 49:30.7 Cole Vanderpool 10 42:43.5 Cliff Springsteen 43 28:26.4 Cameron Gall 11 36:23.5 Shannon Sapp 37 32:19.4 Andrea Brown 50 49:31.4 Male 11 to 13 Eric Rankin 42 29:21.5 Cambrie Landress 13 39:28.2 Kim Price 37 33:53.1 Kimberly Hill 50 54:02.2 Chandler Gowan 13 19:32.2 Robert Dague 41 33:05.6 Hailey Hood 11 43:34.6 Tiffany Gunn 37 34:52.2 Nancy Piller 53 59:32.9 Dylan Branch 12 19:34.2 Bryant Musselman 42 37:07.7 Bailey Spurlock 11 44:26.3 Frannie Gillilan 38 38:02.3 Barbara Jared 50 1:01:01.2 Samuel Aguilar 13 24:24.6 Michael Eastman 44 37:29.8 Courtney Harris 12 48:45.7 Sharla Smith 38 38:02.5 Female 55 to 59 Finn Losa 12 25:57.0 Christopher Hutchins 41 40:18.6 Kinsley Jackson 11 49:46.2 Tina Ramkissoon 39 39:07.6 Brenda Rickert 57 27:29.5 Zachary Miller 11 26:38.3 Keith Starling 44 40:39.8 Katelyn New 13 51:22.9 Megan Parketon 36 42:35.3 Pat Caton 56 30:39.9 Elijah Martinez 11 27:37.8 Alden Pearsall 41 42:51.3 Kelli Sullivan 13 51:23.3 Christina Perry 35 43:45.0 Deborah Webber 57 31:29.3 Brandon Frazier 12 28:56.9 Male 45 to 49 Female 14 to 19 Sally Hood 35 43:46.2 Martie Brooker 58 32:22.9 Kevin Myers 11 28:57.2 Savannah Oldfield 14 24:01.6 Kimberly Lambert 35 45:11.8 Debi Marine 58 32:30.6 Bryce Langston 13 30:20.6 Ernest Gelinas 47 24:48.8 Hannah Farr 16 28:36.5 Sherry McGrath 36 49:03.8 Suzie Gentry 57 40:55.9 Hunter Vanderpool 12 36:09.1 Noel Jahna 49 24:51.0 Kimber Harris 16 29:12.3 Norissa Wollard 35 51:23.6 Beverly Dunn 59 44:30.3 Chase Doty 12 36:18.3 Lou Aguilar 47 27:27.7 Kolby Lipe 19 31:59.0 Charika Hodo 35 54:36.3 Susan Cook 57 45:35.4 Joshua Brown 12 36:19.4 James Smith 47 35:15.7 Sydney Esquibel 14 36:57.4 Courtney Murfield 35 54:36.3 Debi Yandell 57 46:52.7 Zach Best 11 36:26.8 Jose Serrano 49 1:00:27.8 Madison Hargrove 14 41:33.2 Kelli Jackson 39 57:52.1 Ramonita Pacheco 59 47:56.7 Joshua Fowler 13 41:38.4 Male 50 to 54 Madison New 15 41:40.4 Dena Sboto 36 1:05:33.1 Linda Tagesson 55 49:45.3 Declan Longshore 12 44:26.7 Patrick High 51 17:38.8 Katelyn Fiedler 16 49:08.6 Female 40 to 44 Frieda Fitch 57 51:43.8 Antonio Vasquez 11 49:41.5 Ron Smith 50 24:30.6 Madison Jackson 15 49:46.1 Brandi Rankin 40 31:29.8 Linda Connelly 56 52:47.2 Male 14 to 19 Scott Gergen 53 27:08.0 Cassandra Sullivan 16 51:23.3 Cathy Truelove 44 31:32.9 Kelly Connelly 55 53:07.0 Damian Foster 16 17:34.5 Farris Jahna 52 27:56.5 Elizabeth New 15 51:43.5 Pamela Lanier 42 31:54.5 Maryann Hodge 59 55:32.0 Malcolm Holdman 16 17:49.0 Rick McCoy 54 30:09.3 Kathryn Welch 18 52:27.7 Trudy Benton 41 33:33.9 Susan G. Cook 57 1:05:33.2 Lukas High 15 18:44.6 Greg Pearlman 50 30:15.1 Emma Springle 14 57:03.2 Melissa Blackman 41 34:00.5 Mary Jackson 55 1:05:39.4 Trevor Doty 14 21:05.8 Barry Jones 51 31:42.1 Female 20 to 24 Marsha May 42 36:55.6 Female 60 to 64 Cole Rankin 16 25:46.9 Steve Farr 53 34:01.9 Vicki Musselman 43 37:07.6 Brittany Smith 24 28:36.2 Mary Brozak 60 32:24.2 Gary Gergen 18 26:48.8 Nelson Pacheco 54 40:01.3 Dorothy Harris 44 38:20.3 Elke Tagesson 22 32:23.5 Bettye Hart 62 42:07.8 Zack Farr 18 26:51.6 Mort Jackson 54 1:06:27.0 Sara Baldridge 42 38:42.9 Charlotte Busch 23 32:46.5 Lucretia Brannon 63 42:44.0 Koy McGrath 16 27:00.0 Male 55 to 59 Linda Payne 44 42:21.8 Nastasia Markewicz 23 38:06.1 Judy Massam 64 47:15.9 Gerig Blackman 15 27:12.5 Chuck Best 58 24:30.7 Alisha Springle 40 45:13.0 Sarah Hall 22 47:20.0 Laura Bowen 62 49:03.4 Jared Carter 15 41:33.1 Carl Morehouse 57 43:11.9 Mindy Whitney 40 46:34.0 Shannon Riggs 24 52:16.9 Marge Feduchka 62 51:54.8 Dalton Payne 15 49:57.0 Keith Hunnicutt 57 47:53.5 Megan Stadie 20 57:04.4 Damara Hutchins 40 47:24.0 Idava Rodgers 60 52:01.5 Male 20 to 24 Dennis Crews 57 52:19.1 Female 25 to 29 Julia Hitt 44 47:33.2 Judy Klostermann 62 57:52.7 Damyan Byrd 23 23:01.0 David Lind 57 57:55.3 Cassie Maresh 28 23:14.6 Michelle Roberts 44 47:33.4 Female 65 to 69 Brandon Gunn 20 23:44.7 Edwin Serrano 55 1:00:27.4 Tabitha Spiker 28 23:16.0 Mary Beth Przychocki 41 48:45.7 Mary Plott 68 38:20.1 Kyle Jahna 20 24:48.5 Male 60 to 64 Hilary Fiocca 25 23:48.6 Judy New 44 49:45.0 Evelyn Frazier 67 45:10.1 Justin Chin 23 25:46.4 Randall Severn 60 26:21.9 Kontessa Knauer 28 24:01.1 Marcia Hargrove 42 52:10.5 Linda Elder 65 45:35.5 Greg Gentry 20 25:53.3 Anthony Brannon 64 42:33.4 Emily Harrison 29 29:02.7 Amy Love 42 52:17.7 Edde King 65 48:59.7 Michael Gergen 22 30:33.4 John Elder 64 46:46.1 Sol Vazquez 25 29:10.3 Tina Starling 40 52:56.3 Judy Bateman 67 49:59.6 Spencer Caton 22 36:37.0 Dennis Dunn 60 1:04:25.1 Patricia Smith 26 30:36.6 Jennifer Langston 44 53:45.9 Viny Crews 66 52:47.3 Kenny Serrano 23 1:00:21.0 Male 65 to 69 Sherilyn Pearsall 29 42:51.6 Teresa Dague 40 55:48.9 Female 70 to 74 Male 25 to 29 Ronald Sevigny 66 41:01.3 Katherine Eures 27 51:22.2 Valerie Ming 44 56:36.2 Lois Hotchkiss 73 32:21.7 Richard Flores 28 19:05.1 Howard Hart 66 44:01.6 Bethany Harkey 27 51:22.4 Brandi Stadie 40 57:04.3 Nel Walriven 72 37:27.2 Harold Campbell 28 21:08.0 Male 70 to 74 Desiree Vincent 29 52:00.6 Marcy Neff 41 57:21.2 Julianne Creed 72 47:58.1 Josh Grangroth 26 27:24.9 Jim Dingman 71 40:37.9 Jennifer Santana 28 53:34.1 Erin Welch 42 Amanda Hill 27 54:02.3 1:01:01.2

GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 12/15/13; 0 0 0 3 4 5 2 8 Sebring gets tough win

Continued from B1 much time to relax as they then when the heavier were off to the Okeechobee weights go, we start scoring Duals Saturday morning. and get the win. Then they’ll have nearly a “But those Lake Wales wrestlers were very good week before returning to the and it was a good learning mats with a trip the weekend experience for some of our kids.” of Dec. 20 to the Immokalee The team doesn’t have Duals.

Heartland Trail Association upcoming activities

Wednesday, Jan. 1 numerous rare and endan- Activity: New Year’s Day gered plants and animals. Hike (approx. 7 miles) Meet at south gate Location: Arbuckle entrance. Wildlife Management Area Bring: Snacks, water, (WMA) lunch sun and insect protec- Located east of Avon Park tion. in Polk County 5 miles south Contact David Waldrop at of Frostproof and is part of 863-605-3587, or email: the Lake Wales Ridge State [email protected] for Forest which was purchased meet-up time and other by the state to protect details.

NEWS-SUN Classified Ads • 385-6155 C M Y K

Page B4 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com Hoops wins for Devil Soccer sweep for Lake Placid boys, Lady Dragons Continued from B1 Continued from B1 That loss to definitely getting better and I “They came back from can’t be anything but happy 12 down to win by 19,” he Frostproof was with the effort they gave for continued. “That loss to probably the best me tonight.” Frostproof was probably Which was evident the best thing that hap- thing that throughout as they made pened to this team.” happened to this nothing easy for the Dragons. Down in Lake Placid, a team. It was scoreless through similar scenario was play- the first 20 minutes, as Merlo ing out, but in the opposite used his bench liberally. way as the Dragons Marty OʼHora climbed out of an early And even after the strong hole for a 43-36 win. Avon Park head coach starting unit came in after the from Gobourne to get a 13- The Lady Devils were first-half water break, Avon 6 margin for the quarter sparked by Toryana Jones Park held them off. and extend the lead to 32- and Kayla Sharpe early as Then, off a carom from an 23. the team tried recovering indirect kick, the ball Avon Park then looked from Thursday’s 55-22 bounced around amongst a to get back into it as the blowout at flurry of feet in front of the Lake Placid offense heated up over the the hands of goal and was put in for Lake final eight minutes. Sebring. Placid’s opening score, with Toryana Jones and Imani Jones and Stephanie Bennett getting 43 Tate each scored twice and Avon Park Sharpe credit. Kennedea Jones drained a scored six The 1-0 lead stood through Dan Hoehne/News-Sun trey. the half and for more than 10 Above: Osvaldo Orduna revs up to blast a shot toward the goal in the Dragons 5-1 win at points each Avon Park. Below: Lake Placid’s Eden Taylor and Avon Park’s Alyssa Cloud battle for the 36 But Lake Placid just minutes into the second stan- in the open- ball Friday night in the Dragons 3-0 win. about matched them with ing eight za. Gorbourne geeting two minutes to get Avon Park But then sparkplug Rosa 5-1 win. baskets and a free throw out to a 12-8 lead. Ramirez began firing and The scoring was spread and Quiahja Williams Raveen Gobourne had would break through for two out, with five separate adding two scores of her all eight of the Lady goals within four minutes, at Dragons – Carlos Santana- own to help provide for the Dragons points in the peri- the 61:22 mark and again at Bravo, Yoyi Gomez, Ricky final margin. od. 65:20. Morales, Osvaldo Orduna Gobourne lead all scor- But Lake Placid started “This was a key win for and Diego Mireles – getting ers on the night with 17 spreading the scoring us,” Merlo said. “With this, into the scoring column. and Weber-Callahan added around in the second stan- we’re locked into second Avon Park next faces eight. za, as five girls got into the place in the district. Had we Mulberry on Monday, while Toryana Jones paced the scoring column and made tied or lost, then it was math- Lake Placid goes on the road Devils with 13 and Sharpe for an 11-5 edge that put matically possible for and out of district Monday had eight. the halftime score at 19-17 Mulberry to catch us.” with a match at DeSoto. In Sebring, the Lady in favor of the Dragons. McKeel leads the District In other county soccer Blue Streaks continued The Devils got a bucket 10-2A standings at 5-0-1 action Friday, the Sebring their winning ways and each from Connie with the Dragons at 3-1-3, boys topped Tenoroc at home remained near the top of Dewberry, Briana Rogue and having recently given by a 2-0 score with goalkeep- the District 11-5A stand- and Sharpe in the third, but McKeel their lone tie. er Brandon Boyer serving up ings. that would be all they In Friday’s nightcap, the the shutout. Battling a tough and could muster. progress of the boys Red The win moves the Streaks Up in Lakeland, the Lady with Auburndale second at 5- physical DeSoto squad, Lake Placid, meanwhile, Devil team was also apparent percentage points ahead of Streaks got two goals from 1-1 and Sebring third at 5-2- Sebring came away with a saw Jenny Herstein hit to as they broke out to a 1-0 Lake Wales for second place Scheele Grimes, but couldn’t 1. 44-33 win over the Lady shots, one a three-pointer, lead on the district-leading in District 11-3A. stave off the Lady Titans for Both Streaks squads will Bulldogs. and got scores from Annie Dragons. Auburndale sits atop the a 3-3 tie. face a tough test next time The Streaks travel to Weber-Callahan, Shaquavia But Lake Placid came standings at 8-0, with On the girls side of the dis- out as they will square off Lake Region Monday and Gayle, and three points storming back and scored Sebring at 4-2-1 and the trict standings, Lake Wales with Auburndale Tuesday. host Clewiston Tuesday. five unanswered goals for a Highlanders at 5-3. sits in the top spot at 7-0-1,

Matinee Series 3x10.5 color 00034582

Courtesy photo Allison Hoffner drew quite a crowd for her scholarship signing to Hiwassee College Thursday morning. Standing, left to right, Sebring Athletic Director Terry Quarles, assistant softball coach Bobby Sexton, head softball coach Joe Sinness, assistant principal Ilene Eshelman and JV head coach Larry Johnson. Seated with Hoffner are mom Jodi and dad Scott. Hoffner ready for big experience Continued from B1 Hoffner saw that as an extra eling to games in other states incentive. like Georgia, Virginia and Hiwassee became more “It’s more than just play- appealing. Alabama.” ing the game,” she said. “I, “I was looking for a small Which goes to show, even along with my teammates, at a small school, opportuni- school because being a stu- are a part of setting the high ties abound – which sounds dent athlete is going to be standards that coach like a great fit for Allison challenging,” she said. “For Jennings is expecting.” Hoffner. me, a small school is less “We also plan on doing a overwhelming.” scrimmage game against the “I just want to thank my And while it might be a University of Tennessee parents and grandparents for bit overwhelming to go to a which will be a great experi- always supporting me,” she program that is in somewhat ence,” Hoffner continued. said. “Without them, none of of a rebuilding phase, “I’m also excited about trav- this would be possible.”

E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; dec ads p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 0 C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page B5 Arts & Entertainment Piano Battle adds competition Amber Waves to classical pieces at SFSC Band performs Special to the News-Sun today in LP AVON PARK – South Florida State College Special to the News-Sun identical twin sisters on a Performing Arts celebrates LAKE PLACID – A flat-picking guitar and its 30th Artist Series season bluegrass Christmas will be Scruggs-style banjo, a with a diverse lineup of the theme as the Amber younger brother with his amazing performances. Waves Band from northern phenomenal fiddling, and Virtuoso pianists Paul Cibis Colorado takes the stage at the parents on bass, man- and Andreas Kern go head- the Leisure Lakes Baptist dolin and fife. to-head in their competitive Church this morning. Following the morning concert, Piano Battle, at 7:30 The Amber Waves Band concert, all are invited to p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at the is a family of musicians stay for “dinner on the SFSC Theatre for the that are “pickin’ and grounds” in the church fel- Performing Arts. singing” as they travel lowship hall. Over the course of several across the country in a con- The church is at the rounds, the duo battles for verted school bus, delight- western end of Lake June. piano supremacy while ing audiences at city and From U.S. 27 take Lake showcasing their talent play- county events, festivals, June Road to Miller, turn- ing classic pieces by com- churches and RV parks. ing north on Wildflower. posers such as Chopin, Liszt, The band consists of For further information, and Debussy. At the end of some amazing young contact the church office at each round, the audience instrumentalists including 699-0671. votes on who they thought was the best, ultimately determining the winner of Piano Battle. Fulginiti, Moyle Cibis was educated in Hanover, Berlin, and London, and has performed win at Plein Air on five continents, establish- ing an international pres- ence. He has played solo and competition duo recitals at festivals in Special to the News-Sun Fulginiti’s, entered her first his native Germany, as well ARCADIA – On Nov. competition and won third as France, the United 16, Maureen Fulginiti of place for her entry of “My Kingdom, the United States, Sebring, a member of the Saturday Afternoon.” South Africa, Australia, and Caladium Arts and Crafts Both entries were done New Zealand. He has Cooperative, participated in pastels. appeared on television net- in Arcadia’s Plein Air Fulginiti teaches classes works around the world. Competition. Despite the at the Caladium Arts and Kern was born in South wind and rain, she won the Crafts Cooperative in Lake Africa and studied piano in People’s Choice Award for Placid. For information on Cologne and Berlin. As a her rendition of “The Black classes and teachers, call soloist and chamber musi- House.” the Caladium Arts and cian, he has extensive expe- Lisa Moyle of Lake Crafts Cooperative at 699- rience performing in Europe, Courtesy photo Placid, a student of 5940. Canada, Hong Kong, China, Virtuoso pianists Paul Cibis and Andreas Kern go head-to-head in their competitive con- Japan, India, and South cert, Piano Battle, on Jan. 4 at South Florida State College. Africa. He created and co- CROSSWORD SOLUTION hosts the show Arte Lounge chase online and by calling SFSC. Lee Dunkel. SFSC MOFAC on the French-German TV the SFSC Box Office. The One hour prior to the per- is open to the public 12:30- network Arte. box office hours are 11:30 formance, audience members 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, This Artist Series perform- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday- can visit the Images of Thursday, and Friday, one ance in sponsored by Drs. Friday. Call the box office at Florida exhibition at the hour prior to each Artist and Audwin and Patrice Nelson. 784-7178, or visit perform- SFSC Museum of Florida Matinee Series performance, Individual tickets for Piano ances.southflorida.edu for Art and Culture (SFSC and by appointment for Battle are $21, $26, and $29. more information on all per- MOFAC). Images of Florida group tours. Tickets are available for pur- formances presented by features the photography of

YASO to present Christmas Extravaganza

Special to the News-Sun began in 2009 when a few and has been a concert vio- Extravaganza in 2010, 2011, SEBRING – The Young parents approached Osborne linist all over the United and 2012; participation in Artists String Orchestra about starting an orchestra States and into Alaska and the Heartland Orchestra (YASO) will performing its for their children. Ukraine. Concert; the Champion for fourth annual Christmas “I had hopes to not only Since 2009, several of Children gala event in 2011; Extravaganza Concert this teach music and the love of these students have become as well as numerous church, year at the Sebring Circle playing, but to encourage advanced and are playing at library, and other perform- Theatre on Thursday. them to ‘study to show events in the community. ances. Because the 7 p.m. concert themselves approved unto Osborne is recommending is sold out, an earlier concert God’ in their music,” her young Concert Mistress has been added at 5:30 p.m. Osborne explains. to beginning violin students For tickets at $5 each The only requirement to now that her studio is full. (863) 659-4541 or 386-0414. be in the orchestra is to take She is also being trained to church page; 5.542"; 7.1"; Black; church page dummy; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 0 Tickets for the 5:30 concert private music lessons. conduct the orchestra. only will be sold at the door Assistant conductors are Further evidence of the if tickets are available. Peggy Essex-Klammer and progress of Osborne’s vision YASO, under the direction Bill Hawthorne. Both are can be found in a list of the of Diane Osborne, is com- well-known musicians in recent performances: four posed of 14 young people, their fields and teach viola, sold-out concerts at Lake ages 9-17 from as far away cello, and string bass. Placid Conference Center’s as Port St. Lucie. YASO Osborne is a violin teacher Community Christmas

CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES; 5.542"; 5"; Black plus three; process, main A erectile dysfu; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 9 C M Y K

Page B6 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com Arts & Entertainment SFSC’s TAG holds holiday open house at Jacaranda

Special to the News-Sun buildings. I’m still teaching AVON PARK – It’s that classes here. I just finished holiday season again in Avon an acrylics paihnting class Park, and it was nowhere and will be starting a new more evident than at the open series in January 2014. I’m house in South Florida State president of Peace River College’s TAG Gallery and Explorations in Hardee Studio in the Jacaranda Hotel County. We opened the old on Dec. 8. The Jacaranda’s train depot in Wauchula as an lobby was gorgeously deco- art gallery, gift shop, educa- rated with the huge shining tional room and we do eco- Christmas tree and the red, tourism, promoting Florida green and gold ribbons, balls nature and other businesses. I and lights. Happy people also have my personal art filled the lobby and restau- shop in Wauchula, where I rant, admiring the holiday Courtesy photo also teach acrylics on decorations, having their pic- Some of the TAG artists who were in the spotlight during Tuesday nights, and chil- tures taken on a bench in the recent open house were (seated, from left) Betty dren’s classes on Monday front of the decorated fire- McCarthy and Kathleen Morgan; and (standing, from left) afternoons, and a one-day oil place, and eating the deli- Louise Weis, Dr. Nancy Adams, Bob Fishel and Betty Heim. paiting class starting in Courtesy photo cious buffet. Joan Hartt (left) visits with artist Betty Heim during the January.” Hordes of people also an acrylics painter, and a fur- trying something new. recent open house. Avon Park resident Jody strolled into the TAG Gallery niture re-purposer. “Working with these other Griffing sat at a table with and Studio inside the “Creativity starts here,” is artists, we like to ian, said, “I’m giving oil in the TAG group, stated, “I old friends, commending Jacaranda to enjoy all the Morgan’s motto. “I enjoy cre- experiement with something. painting classes in January. paint in my studio in North TAG for its open house. “We paintings and hand-made ativity every day. If you can’t We do a lot of critiquing of In my home studio I’m work- Carolina in the summertime are so fortunate in Avon Park jewelry on display, talk with find it to buy it, you can each other and we all take ing on a couple of larger and in the winter I paint at to have this (TAG),” she said. the six TAG artists, and buy always take a class to make pleasure in each other’s paintings. I’m not going to TAG. Lately, I’ve been paint- Joan Hartt, patroness of the unique holiday gifts. it.” accomplishments. And I love any art shows any more so I ing a lot of Florida scenes, arts and a sponsor of TAG, For six years now, SFSC’s Morgan teaches a jewelry my classes, all the students. I can work on my larger paint- flamingoes, alligators, swamp enjoyed the open house as TAG’s Art Gallery and Studio class at the TAG Studio on like it because I have a new ings. I’m going to do a scenes. I go to the Everglades well. “I think the TAG has been a lovely new addi- Tuesdays and Thursdays. The friend, and because when I 1920s-era period painting of an take photographs. I com- Gallery and Studio is a won- tion to the Jacaranda, provid- next class will start Feb. 6. teach a class I can take them the Jacaranda Hotel. I didn’t pose the paintings here and derful addition, not only to ing a welcome cultural desti- She also has an IonArt to another level, and that’s a realize just how amazing and do the painting in North downtown Avon Park, but to nation for Central Florida. Morgan class starting in great feeling. That’s where complex the Italian Revival, Carolina. My friend, Janice, the Jacaranda Hotel. Lots of The college’s six accom- January at her studio in my artistic life is now, in tak- ornate architecture was and and I go dancing three nights people enjoy it.” plished painters and artists Placid Lakes. ing pleasure from the suc- how difficult it was to get the a week, so my life is art and For information about TAG included Kathleen Morgan, Heim, who holds an MFA- cesses of my students and my whole perspective of the dancing.” classes, call 784-7376 or Betty Heim, Betty McCarthy, equivalent, enjoys the chal- fellow artists. When we come building. I’m also finishing Weis said, “My subject email Dr. Nancy F. Adams, Bob lenge of trying something through this doorway it’s up a large piece of a flamin- matter is pretty much the [email protected]. Fishel and Louise Weis. different, either the tech- another world.” go with a baby.” same. I enjoy painting the old Morgan is a jewelry maker, nique, or the type of paint, or Adams, a retired veterinar- Fishel, the only male artist Florida, the wildlife, the old Outdoors Get the paper DR. LEE, IKE; 3.639"; 2"; Black; 12/15/13; 0 0 0 3 4 5 2 9

delivered to you! NEWS-SUN •385-6155

SFSC-PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, 12/8,15; 0 0 0 3 4 3 6 3

Courtesy photo The Blue Jay can imitate the call of the red-tailed hawk. Blue jays are fun to watch According to a recent fed- the seed pine needles, and bits of eral economic report, nearly and bread cloth, and line the “cup” with one in five Americans is a are con- fine rootlets. Two broods of bird watcher. Being involved sumed three to six young birds are as a participant for many quickly. hatched each season from years, this statistic does not One of greenish or brownish eggs, surprise me. The 46 million the birds spotted with darker shades. bird watchers across America that will The parents will defend the spent $32 billion in a recent visit a nest courageously and will year, pursuing one of the Birds & bird feed- rout any cat or dog that may nation’s most popular outdoor Other ing station pose a threat. Any person activities, according to the Wild will be unlucky enough to stray too report from the Interior today’s close to nesting jays will also Department’s U.S. Fish and Things subject – be attacked; the birds will use Wildlife Service. Hank and that is beak and claws to discourage The $32 billion spent by Kowalski the beauti- any intruder. The nest is usu- birders was on certain items ful Blue ally in a pine or oak, eight to such as binoculars, travel, Jay. Is there anyone out there 35 feet above ground. Both food and big ticket gear such who has not seen a Blue Jay parents help in building the as canoes, cabins and off- – and heard it’s call? I seri- nest. Incubation is by female road vehicles. This spending ously doubt it, but did you alone and takes about 16-18 generated $85 billion in over- know that the Blue Jay can days. Young are tended by all economic output and $13 imitate the call of the red- both parents and will leave billion in federal and state tailed hawk? When that hap- the nest at 17-21 days, proba- income taxes, and supported pens, it causes much confu- bly independent after three more than 863,000 jobs. sion among others birds. more weeks; but may be part- To be considered a bird Our subject bird today ly fed for a period of 10 days. watcher, an individual must (Cyanocitta crisata) shares in I have seen juveniles almost take a trip a mile or more the family Corvidae, which as large as the parent bird from home for the primary includes magpies and crows. “begging” for a hand out. purpose of observing birds or The Corvidae are probably Call, write or send me an must closely observe or try to the most intelligent birds in email with your unusual bird identify birds around the the world. Someone has pre- sightings, so that I can have home. Trips to zoos and dicted that when man has the fun of re-telling your observing captive birds does finally destroyed all his story to our readers. Until not count as bird watching. neighbors and himself too, next time, enjoy watching Watching birds around the there will still be crows. birds, butterflies and all home is the most common The Blue Jay measures wildlife. It’s a quality of life form of bird watching. about 12 inches, is bright activity that will add years to Taking trips away from home blue above, with much white your life and life to your counted for 40 percent (18 and black in the wing and years. Million) of birders. Putting tail; white below; black facial up bird feeders and placing markings and a prominent Hank Kowalski lives in Lake bird bathes around the home crest. It is known for its rau- Placid and is a graduate of the is an excellent way to attract cous jay-jay cry and a quieter Dr. Reed Bowman Bird Study birds. I know some folks who call as it bathes. You can’t Course given at South Florida just throw bird seed, or stale help but enjoy watching a State College. He is a past com- bread on the ground to attract Blue Jay at a bird-bath as missioner of the Natural birds. This does carry a they seem to enjoy splashing Resources Advisory Commission health threat to the birds, as and dipping, coming back a (NRAC). He is also a past pres- the seed becomes moldy, few times to enjoy the water. ident of the Highlands County which in turn can sicken the This jay will build a nest Audubon Society. Email him at birds. Unless, of course, all using twigs, moss, string, [email protected]. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun u Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page B7 C M Y K

Page B8 News-Sun � Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com The Lists

Spotify iPhone & iPad Apps ITunes Most streamed tracks Top Paid iPhone Apps Top songs 1. Eminem, “The Monster 1. “Heads Up!”, Warner Bros. 1. “Timber (feat. ft. Rihanna” (Aftermath 2. “Traffic Racer”, Soner Kara Ke$ha)”, Pitbull Records) 3. “Minecraft - Pocket Edition”, 2. “The Monster 2. Pitbull, “Timber” (RCA) Mojang (feat. Rihanna)”, 3. Lorde, “Royals” Eminem 4. “Angry Birds Star Wars II”, Rovio (Republic) 3. “Say 4. OneRepublic, “Counting Entertainment Ltd Mumford, “Fare Thee Well Something”, Stars” (Interscope) 5. “Duck Dynasty: Battle of the Inc. (Dink’s Song) from Inside Christina Aguilera,A 5. Drake, “Hold On, We’re Beards”, A&E Television Networks 10. “Facebook”, Facebook, Inc. Llewyn Davis: Original Great Big World Going Home” (Cash Money Mobile Top Paid iPad Apps 4. “Counting Stars”, OneRepublic Soundtrack Record” Records) 6. “Afterlight”, Simon Filip 1. “Minecraft - Pocket Edition”, 5. “Story of My Life”, One Direction 6. Avicii, “Wake Me Up” (Nonesuch Records) 7. “Facetune”, Lightricks Ltd. Mojang 6. “Royals”, Lorde (Avicii Music AB) 4. Mapei, “Don’t Wait” 8. “Assassin’s Creed Pirates”, Ubisoft 2. “Assassin’s Creed Pirates”, Ubisoft 7. “Let Her Go”, Passenger 7. Passenger, “Let Her Go” (Downtown Records) 9. “Free Music Download Pro - Mp3 3. “Angry Birds Star Wars II”, Rovio 8. “Demons”, Imagine Dragons (Black Crow 5. A Great Big World, “Say Downloader”, ASPS Apps Entertainment Ltd 9. “Wake Me Up”, Avicii Records/Nettwerk) Something” (Epic Records) 10. “Plague Inc.”, Ndemic Creations 4. “Heads Up!”, Warner Bros. 10. “Burn”, Ellie Goulding 8. One Direction, “Story of 6. Pretty Taking All Fades, Top Free iPhone Apps 5. “Toca Hair Salon Me”, Toca Boca Top albums My Life” (Simco/Sony Music “Boss A-- B----” (DeRe 1. “QuizUp: The Biggest Trivia Game AB 1. “PTXmas “, Pentatonix Entertainment UK) Entertainment/DeRe Family 9. Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking In The World!”, Plain Vanilla Corp Top Free iPad Apps 2. “Britney Jean “, Britney Spears Records) 3. “Wrapped In Red”, Kelly Clarkson Ball” (RCA) 2. “Facebook Messenger”, Facebook, 1. “Santa Rescue Saga : Doctor X 7. Jamie Lynn Spears, 4. “Frozen “, Various Artists 10. The Neighbourhood, Inc. Christmas Adventure”, Kids Fun Club “How Could I Want More” 5. “Christmas”, Michael Bubli “Sweater Weather” (the 3. “Flipagram”, Cheerful, Inc. by TabTale (r)evolve group) (Sweet Jamie Music Inc.) 6. “The Marshall Mathers LP2 “, Eminem 4. “ElfYourself by OfficeMax”, Magic 2. “Clumsy Ninja”, NaturalMotion Most viral tracks 8. Christina Perri, 7. “Midnight Memories “, One Direction Mirror LLC 3. “YouTube”, Google, Inc. 1. Of Mice and Men, “human” (Atlantic) 8. “Pure Heroine”, Lorde 5. “Hot or Not!”, Or Not Limited 4. “Calculator for iPad Free”, “You’re Not alone” (Rise 9. Penatonix, “Little 9. “Because the Internet”, Childish 6. “Clumsy Ninja”, NaturalMotion International Travel Weather Calculator Records) Drummer Boy” (Madison Gambino 7. “Snapchat”, Snapchat, Inc. 5. “Elf Dance by JibJab - Starring You! 10. “A Family Christmas”, The Piano 2. Aloe Blacc, “The Man” Gate Records) 8. “YouTube”, Google, Inc. Cast Yourself & Friends as Dancing Guys (XIX Recordings/Interscope) 10. B.o.B, “John Doe (feat. 9. “Deer Hunter 2014”, Glu Games Elves for the Holidays”, JibJab Media 3. Oscar Isaac, Marcus Priscilla)” (Atlantic) PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid advertise- Meeting/Bible Study, 6 p.m.; Worship a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; at 2 p.m. (French Mass). Daily Mass: and partake of the comfort, guidance, ment in the News-Sun that is published Choir Practice, 6 p.m.; Mission Programs Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. support and healing found in the lesson- Friday and Sunday. To find out more for Children, 6:45 p.m. Hispanic Services: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and Bible Saturday at 9 a.m. Sacrament of sermons. information on how to place a listing in Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship serv- Study, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor Reconcilliation: 7:15-7:45 a.m. first this directory, call the News-Sun at 385- ice at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 Gerald Webber and Associate Pastors Friday, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday and 9- CHURCH OF BRETHREN 6155, ext. 596. p.m. To watch services online, go to the Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Office Hours: 8:30 website at www.fbcap.net. “In the heart of 382-4301. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. � Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine � Avon Park, for the hearts of Avon Park.” Parkway Free Will Baptist Church, � St. James Catholic Church, 3380 St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church � First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL ANGLICAN Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Sebring (just 33870. Welcome to the church where the Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule: a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m. � New Life Anglican Fellowship, 10 N. off U.S. 27 midway between Sebring and “Son” always shines. Sunday School, 10 Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Phone 385-1597. Main Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, Lake Placid). Your place for family, friends a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 FL 33852. Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon in and faith. Sunday morning worship serv- Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday a.m.; Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Charge, (863) 243-3191; ice is 11 a.m. Nursery is provided for both Evening Worship, 7 p.m. End-of-the- Easter - Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., CHURCH OF CHRIST [email protected]. Sunday services with Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Month-Sing at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m. Teaching, Holy Life changing Bible Study for all ages of each month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 � Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S. Communion, Music, Fellowship, Healing starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday night worship tor. Church phone: 382-3552. Home p.m., first Saturday at 9 a.m. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. Prayer. “Pastoral and Spiritual”. at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and phone: 214-3025. Affiliated with the Minister: Don Smith. Sunday Worship Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with youth National Association of Free Will Baptists, Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery worship in the youth facility, and missions Nashville, Tenn. CHRISTIAN facilities are available at every service. ASSEMBLY OF GOD training for all children. Call the church at � Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC) Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 655-1524. 4400 Sparta Road. Evangelist Roger � Cornerstone Christian Church, (Saxon Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classes � Christ Fellowship Church (Assembly of � First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, Jaudon. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Hall) 1850 US 27 South, Avon Park, FL for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692. God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing His Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’s Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday 33825. Love Christ - Love People. Bill � Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069 Name; Preaching His Doctrine; and Hope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid, Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Raymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter, Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping God FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website: Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery pro- Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 www.fbclp.com. Email: vided. For information, call 382-0869. Study; 10 a.m. Worship; Communion Placid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor- � Southside Baptist Church (GARBC), a.m.; Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Evening [email protected]. Sunday services - available each week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening wor- Traditional Service 9 a.m., Contemporary 379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7 Home Fellowship Group. For more infor- ship is 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays Service 10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- mation call 453-8929 or 449-0203. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are 0924. 10:30 a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family ages, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship � Eastside Christian Church, 101 Peace invited to join us. For more information, � First Assembly of God, 4301 dinner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reserva- Service, 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two miles call the church at 863-465-4636 or visit Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. tions required). Prayer meeting, Youth p.m. Wednesday: Student ministry, 6:30 east of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), the website www.thelordsway.com/lake- Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, Intersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meet p.m.; Awana kindergarten through fifth 465-7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. placidcofc/. 10 a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDS at 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. Royal grade, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Midweek Prayer Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; Worship � Church, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Palm St., Lake Placid. For information, and Bible Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for Celebration with the Lord’s Supper each Sebring Parkway Church of Christ, Wednesday Family Night, (Adult Bible call 465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com. under age 3 is available at all services. week 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, pianist; 3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL Study), LIFE Youth Group, Royal Rangers, � First Baptist Church of Lorida located Provisions for handicapped and hard-of- and John Thomas, organist. Wednesday: 33870; 385-7443. Minister: Kevin Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431. right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday School hearing. Office phone, 385-0752. Praise and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Patterson. Times of service are: Sunday begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sunday � Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Where God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Bible Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 the Bible is Always Open.” Pastor Richard Christ, the Way, Truth and Life!” “Alive Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, BAPTIST p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11 Schermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655- and Worth the Drive!” 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Class, 7 p.m. a.m. worship service. Wednesday evening 2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, � Sebring Christian Church, 4514 � Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600 Bible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tod N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal. Village II entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 Schwingel, Preacher; Josh Knabel (812- CHURCH OF GOD George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and From September the AWANA groups a.m. for all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 618-7118), Youth Pastor. Sunday biblically based. Sunday worship services, meet. First Lorida is the “Place to discover a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 � Church on the Ridge, Church of God, Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study and 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery God’s love.” For more information about a.m.; Sunday Youth Service, 6 p.m; Anderson, Ind.; 1130 State Road 17 the church or the ministries offered, call Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery avail- facilities are available. Bible studies at Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday North, Sebring, FL 33870. Worship 655-1878. able for all services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by classes Service Sunday, 10 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. � First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E. � Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 at 6:30 p.m. Changing Seasons, a men’s Prayer, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Dr. Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are centered for Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across grief support group, meets at 1:30 p.m. Collet Varner, (863) 382-0773. all ages. Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Telephone: 385-5154. Rev. Matthew D. from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Wednesdays. Alzheimers Caregivers Church phone: 452-6556. Crawford, senior pastor; Rev. Nuno Finch, pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Support Group meets at 1 p.m. � Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) We Norberto, associate pastor, minister of Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Thursdays. Office hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE are located at the corner of SR17 and C- music and senior adults; and Dixie and Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676. 17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us Kreulen, preschool director. Group Bible Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Study, and � First Christian Church (Disciples of � First Church of the Nazarene of Avon Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee Studies, 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 Youth, 6:30 p.m.Nursery provided. For Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL and doughnuts, followed with Sunday a.m.; Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; information, call 382-3695. of Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Sunday: School for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morn- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. for all Wednesday night programs at the ROC ing worship service begins at 10:30 a.m., The Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday ages; morning worship at 10:45 a.m.; and begin 5:30 p.m., at church begin 6:30 and evening worship service is at 6 p.m. CATHOLIC School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday On Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen p.m. Preschool and Mother’s Day Out for Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s evening service is at 7 p.m. with special ministry and the Catylist class (20's+) children age 6 weeks to 5 years old. Call � Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and services for children and adults. If you begin at 6:30 PM. The adult Bible and 385-4704. Website www.fbsebring.com 595 E. Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, need any more information, call 453- Prayer Time begins at 7 p.m. For more � Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. 7:15 p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 4851. information go to www.bethanybap- Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English p.m. tistap.com or call the church office at is 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. and 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and � Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene of 863-452-1136. Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. 10:30 a.m. in English. Sunday Life Teen Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake � Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Mass at 6 p.m. Weekday mass at 8 a.m. Placid, FL 33852. Adult Sunday school, State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. English confession at 3:30 p.m. Saturday; CHRISTIAN & 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church; Sunday Evening Spanish confession at 6:30 p.m. Religious MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Wednesday evening: All church meal, 6 Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night pro- Education Classes (September to May) p.m.; Christian Life Study, 6:45 p.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 grams for children, youth and adults at 7 are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K � The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 Winter Life groups pending. Call 446- p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken p.m. through 5th. Grades 6th through Youth Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 1339. Pastor Tim Taylor. Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. � Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Bible Study are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 382-1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. � Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL Wednesday. Sunday services: Sunday School meets at Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. 33876. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday � St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Sunday: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 Hickory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mail- Service meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday CHURCHES OF CHRIST Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; p.m. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. ing address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Evening Bible Study meets at 6 p.m. (off IN CHRISTIAN UNION Wednesday: Evening Service, 7 p.m.; Fundamental, soul-winning, mission- 33870, 385-0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); site); Wednesday Prayer Gathering meets Children/Youth, 7 p.m. Telephone: 453- minded, King James Bible Church. Larry fax, 385-5169; email, [email protected]; at 6 p.m. � Community Bible Church - Churches of 4256. Fax: 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfel- Ruse, pastor. Phone 655-1899. Bus trans- website, www.stcathe.com. School Christ in Christian Union, (Orange low portation. Office/Mailing, Principal Dr. Anna V. Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A � ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 Adam, 747 S. Franklin St., Sebring, FL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE North (truck route), Avon Park. ship.org. Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385-7310; email Presenting Jesus Christ as the answer for � First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 Miller at the west end of Lake June) [email protected]. School office hours � Christian Science Church, 154 N. time and eternity. Sunday morning wor- N. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL - 453-6681. “Where the old fashion gospel is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning ship service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Rev. Jon Beck, pastor; Rev. Johnattan preached.” Sunday School begins at 9:30 Clergy: Very Rev. José González, V.F., worship and Sunday school. Testimonial Soltero, Hispanic pastor; Joy Loomis, a.m.; Sunday Worship service at 10:45 [email protected] or 385-0049; Parochial meetings at 4 p.m. each second and Junior Church activities at same time for director of music. Sunday – Sunday a.m.; Sunday Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385-3993; fourth K-6 grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all school, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. Peter Wednesday. A free public reading ages), 9:30 a.m. (Transportation avail- Children’s Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth Study at 6 p.m. Call the church at 699- Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. room/bookstore, located in the church, is able.) Sunday evening praise and worship Choir, 4:30 p.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. 0671 for more information. McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. open before and after church services. service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer Nursery provided for both services. � Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: - The Bible and the Christian Science text- service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activi- Wednesday - Wednesday Night Supper, 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 4 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10 a.m., 12 p.m. book, ‘Science and Health with Key to the ties at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- 5:15 p.m.; Children’s Choir, 5:45 p.m.; (A half mile east of Highlands Avenue on (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy Family Youth Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our come, please come worship with us. Tom Youth Activities, 6 p.m.; Prayer Arbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 Center), every third Sunday of the month only preachers. All are welcome to come Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052. C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page B9 The Lists NONFICTION Roth (Katherine Tegen Books) Television Best-Sellers 1. “The Elf on the Shelf: A 7. “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth Nielson Ratings Wall Street Journal Christmas Tradition” by Carol V. (Katherine Tegen Books) Prime-time viewership FICTION Aebersold and Chanda B. Bell 8. “Takedown Twenty” by Janet numbers compiled by 1. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard (CCA and B) Evanovich (Bantam) Nielsen for Dec. 2-8. Luck” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet 2. “Things That Matter” by 9. “Take Me” by J. Kenner Listings include the Books) Charles Krauthammer (Crown (Random House) week’s ranking and view- 2. “Command Authority” by Forum) 10. “Gabriel’s Redemption” by ership. Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney 3. “Killing Jesus: A History” by Sylvain Reynard (Berkley) 1. NFL Football: million. (Putnam) Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard NONFICTION E-BOOKS Carolina at New Orleans, 9. “The Voice” 3. “Cross My Heart” by James NBC, 19.07 million. (Henry Holt & Co) 1. “Killing Jesus: A History” by (Tuesday), NBC, 12.14 Patterson (Little, Brown) 4. “Guiness World Records Kearns Goodwin (Simon & Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard 2. “Sound of Music million. 4. “Sycamore Row” by John 2014” by Guiness World Records Schuster) (Macmillan) Live!” NBC, 18.62 mil- 10. “The Voice” Grisham (Doubleday) (Guiness World Records) FICTION E-BOOKS 2. “David and Goliath” by lion. (Monday), NBC, 12.03 5. “The Gods of Guilt” by 5. “George Washington’s 1. “The Gods of Guilt” by Malcolm Gladwell (Little, Brown) 3. “The Big Bang million. Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) Theory,” CBS, 15.63 mil- 11. “The Blacklist,” Secret Six” by Brian Kilmeade 3. “Twelve Years a Slave” by lion. 6. “Rush Revere and the Brave (Sentinel) “Takedown Twenty” by Janet Solomon Northup (HarperCollins) NBC, 11.67 million. Evanovich (Bantam) 4. NFL Football: New 12. “60 Minutes,” Pilgrims” by Rush Limbaugh 6. “David and Goliath” by 4. “The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to 2. “The Goldfinch” by Donna Orleans at Seattle, ESPN, CBS, 11.56 million. (Threshold Editions) Malcolm Gladwell (Little, Brown) a Healthier Life” by Rick Warren, 15.5 million. 13. “Football Night in 7. “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth 7. “Miracles and Massacres” Tartt (Little, Brown) Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman 5. “Sunday Night NFL America,” NBC, 11.46 (Katherine Tegen Books) by Glenn Beck (Threshold 3. “The Book Thief” by Markus (Zondervan) Pre-Kick,” NBC, 15.22 million. 8. “Takedown Twenty” by Janet Editions) Zusak (Knopf Books for Young 5. “Things That Matter” by million. 14. “Survivor,” CBS, Evanovich (Bantam) 8. “The Pioneer Woman Readers) Charles Krauthammer (Crown 6. “The OT,” Fox, 10.63 million. 9. “The First Phone Call fron Cooks” by Ree Drummond 4. “Sycamore Row” by John Forum) 14.61 million. 15. “The Mentalist,” Heaven” by Mitch Albom (William Morrow & Co.) Grisham (Knopf) 6. “Long Walk to Freedom” by 7. NCAA Football: CBS, 9.97 million. (Harper) “Dust” by Patricia 9. “Si-Cology 1: Tales and 5. “Command Authority” by Nelson Mandela (Little, Brown) Ohio State vs. Michigan 16. “Christmas Tree Cornwell (Putnam Adult) Wisdom” by Si Robertson Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney 7. “George Washington’s State, Fox, 13.9 million. Lighting in Rockefeller 10. “The House of Hades” by (Howard Books) (Putnam) ) Secret Six” by Brian Kilmeade 8. “NCIS,” CBS, 12.59 Center,” NBC, 9.74M. Rick Riordan (Harper) 10. “The Bully Pulpit” by Doris 6. “Divergent” by Veronica (Penguin) PLACES TO WORSHIP EPISCOPAL you look. Jesus went to the temple in a at 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 in America. Sunday morning worship: Day Saints, 3235 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring, robe and sandals. Quilting classes every p.m. A nursery and children’s church are Traditional service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Fl 33872; (863) 382-9092 Steve Austin, ࡗ St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840 Monday at 6 p.m. Looking for quilters or provided. The church is part of Christian school, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday evening Bishop; Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Father people willing to learn. Call 840-3303. International Ministries Network, a full Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family History Scott Walker. Sunday Services: Holy ࡗ Christ Lutheran Church Avon Park – gospel, non-denominational ministry. Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 Center (863) 382-1822. Sunday Services: Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy LCMS, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 mile Linda M. Downing, minister, lindadown- p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759; e- Sacrament Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek serv- east of Avon Park High School past the [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, associate mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.cpc- Gospel Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; ice on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Sunday four-way stop sign. Sunday Divine minister, [email protected]. Church sebring.org. Office hours: 8:30-12:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10-1p.m.; School for all ages at 9 a.m. The nursery Worship is at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is phone: 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm Monday-Friday. Primary for children, 11:15 a.m. to 1 is open 8:45 a.m. until 15 minutes after celebrated every week with traditional forme.com ࡗ First Presbyterian Church ARP, 215 E. p.m.; Youth Activities: Wednesdays, 7- the 10 a.m. service ends. Wednesday: Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs of ࡗ Crossroads of Life, 148 E. Interlake Circle St., (two entrances on LaGrande), 8:20 p.m. Scouts: first and third Adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are praise. Fellowship time with coffee and Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852; Tel. 863- Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. Wednesday, 7-8:20 p.m. Activity Days: 8- always welcome. Church office 385-7649, refreshments follows worship. Come wor- 655-9163. The place of your Divine The Rev. Robert Johnson is the pastor. 11 yr old Boys and Girls, second and for more information. ship and fellowship with us. For informa- appointment. We expect our supernatural Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday fourth Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. ࡗ St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Episcopal tion call Pastor Scott McLean at (863) God to transform our lives through His Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Placid, 471-2663 or see christlutheranavonpark.org. power and grace. Come, learn of His plan study, 10:30 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051. Rev. ࡗ Faith Lutheran Church – LCMS, 2740 and destiny for you. With His plan we third Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Elizabeth L. Nelson, Rector. Worship: Lakeview Dr, Sebring; Church phone: 385- receive His provision along with His per- p.m. each Wednesday; Children Ministry Sunday, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 7848; Faith Child Development Center: fect timing and opportunity. What you and Youth Group, 6 p.m. each Friday; THE SALVATION ARMY Sunday Bible study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday 385-3232. Sunday Traditional Worship have longed for, but have been missing, Mary Circle business meeting, 1 p.m. sec- School at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service: 8 a.m.; Sunday Praise Worship can now be received. The direction you ond Wednesday; Sarah Circle business ࡗ The Salvation Army – Center for 6 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. Holy Service: 10:30 a.m.; Communion served have been thirsty for will suddenly quench meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Worship. Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday. Sunday School & your parched soul. Come to experience Communion with Healing. Call the thrift Women’s Ministries Combined Bible a.m.; Holiness meeting, 11 a.m.; and Bible Classes: 9:15 a.m. Worship Svc. what you have been missing for so long – store for hours open - 699-0221. study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Be a part of Praise meeting and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Broadcast at 8 a.m. on WITS 1340AM empowerment in every area of life. We a warm, caring church family with tradi- Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s each Sunday. Educational opportunities teach, train and send forth to win souls. EVANGELICAL FREE tional services, following biblical truth. Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth include weekly adult Bible studies, Faith’s You don’t speak English – no problema. ࡗ First Presbyterian Church, ARP, 319 Ministries, 4 p.m. All meetings are at 120 CHURCH OF Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is open We have a Spanish interpreter. We look Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 385- N. Ridgewood Ave., Sebring. For more AMERICA from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All forward to fellowship and worship with 0107. Email: [email protected], Rev. Darrell information, visit the Web site www.salva- are warmly welcome in the Family of you at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Pastoers A. Peer, pastor. Sunday School, all ages, ࡗ tionarmysebring.com or call Major Bruce The Church of the Way EFCA, 1005 N. Faith. Gil and Rosa Benton (Faith Never Fails). 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship Time, 10:30 a.m.; Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday school ࡗ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ࡗ Grace Bible Church, 4541 Thunderbird Worship Service, 11 a.m. Tuesday: Youth and worship service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 (AALC) American Association of Lutheran Road, (second church on left) Sebring, FL Groups meet for devotions/Bible study, a.m. Youth activities, 6:30 p.m. Churches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, 33872. Phone, 382-1085. Dustin Woods, crafts, sport activities and dinner. Middle Wednesdays. The Way is a church family FL 33872. James Weed, pastor. Worship lead pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. and high school, 3:30-6:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST who gathers for contemporary worship, Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bible Study, 9 Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, 5:30-7:30 Elementary School, 5:30-7 p.m. teaching of God’s Word, prayer and fel- a.m. Nursery provided. Social activities: p.m.; Wednesday, Children’s & Youth Wednesday: Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. ࡗ First United Methodist Church, 105 S. lowship. Come early and stay after for fel- Choir, Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385- Programs, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. A nursery is Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. The Rev. A.C. lowship time. Child care and children’s 2346. College Ministry. www.GBCconnected.org available during worship. Call the church Bryant, pastor. Traditional Worship church are provided. Reinhold Buxbaum is ࡗ New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, ࡗ Faith Center West Ministry, “Restoring office for more information and other Service at 8:10 and 10:50 a.m. in the pastor. The Way – A place for you. Office 3725 Hammock Road, a Congregation of Lives, Families & Communities.” In the classes. sanctuary, Contemporary Worship in the Phone: 471-6140, Church Cell Phone: the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) in Banyan Plaza at 2349 U.S. 27 South, ࡗ First Presbyterian Church, ARP, FLC at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 273-3674. Email: thewaychurch@ fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Sebring, FL 33870. Pastors Leroy and www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak Ave., Lake and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth hotmail.com. Web site: Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Worship JoAnn Taylor the public to worship on Placid, 465-2742. The Rev. Ray Cameron, Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays with Rick www.TheWayChurch.org at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 a.m. For more Sundays at 11 a.m. for Praise & Worship senior pastor; the Rev. Drew Severance, Heilig, youth director. The 10:55 a.m. information, call Pastor Luke Willitz at and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for Bible associate pastor. Sunday Traditional Sunday worship service is broadcast over 385-2293 or visit the Web site at study and prayer. Children classes are Worship, 9 a.m.; Contemporary Worship, WITS 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery GRACE BRETHREN www.newlifesebring.com. available for all services. Ministries for 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:10 a.m. available at all services. ࡗ Resurrection Lutheran Church - ELCA, youth, men and women are held through- Wednesday evenings: Adult small group ࡗ First United Methodist Church, 200 S. ࡗ Grace Brethren Church, 3626 324 E. Main St., at Memorial Drive, Avon out the month. Please attend these Spirit- Bible Study 7 p.m. (Nursery available), Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. (863) Thunderbird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr. Park. Pastor Rev. John C. Grodzinski. filled services. “Moving Forward in Unity”. Youth Group – 6-12th grades) 7 p.m., 453-3759, Rev. Gary Pendrak, Pastor. Randall Smith, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Sunday worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Church office, 385-1800 or 655-2748. nursery and children’s ministry, 7 p.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 ices at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; School at 9:15 a.m. Coffee and fellowship ࡗ Highlands Community Church, a casu- Family Biblical Counseling available by a.m. Bible study every Wednesday at 6 Wednesday services at 7 p.m. We offer following 10:30 a.m. service. Wednesday al contemporary church, meets at 3005 appointment. p.m. Visit us at our church website: “Kid City” Children’s Ministry throughout Worship Service is at 7 p.m. Open New Life Way. Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; ࡗ Spring Lake Presbyterian Church www.fumcap.org. all services, and there are variosu other Communion celebrated at all services. Worship at 10 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Sebring, FL 33876. ࡗ Memorial United Methodist Church, classes for teens, married couples, “prime- “God’s Work, Our Hands.” World classes. Small groups meet Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 500 Kent Ave., (overlooking Lake Clay) timers,” and Bible studies in Spanish. “Kid ࡗ Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS, 25 throughout the week. Church phone is 10 a.m. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Lake Placid, FL, 33852. Rev. Tim Haas, City” Day Care, Preschool and After- Lakeview St., Lake Placid, FL 33852; 465- 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart. second Thursday of the month, pastor. Rev. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral School Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For 5253. The Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; ࡗ New Beginnings Church of Sebring, September through June. Board of assistant. Rev. Jerry McCauley, visitation registration call: 385-3111). Check us out Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre-School worshiping at The Morris Chapel, 307 S. Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first Monday pastor. Sunday worship services: Worship on the Web at www.sebringgrace.org. director Education Hour, 8:45 a.m.; Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. of the month. Choir rehearses at 7 p.m. Service, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship service, 10 a.m. Holy Pastor Gary Kindle. Bible study every each Wednesday, September through School, 9:30 a.m. Loving nursery care Communion each first and third Sunday. Sunday, 9 a.m. Blended Church Service, April. Presbyterian Women meet at 10 provided every Sunday morning. Youth INDEPENDENT Children’s Church scheduled during wor- 10:15 a.m. Phone (863) 835-2405. new- a.m. the third Thursday of the month. Fellowship, 5 p.m. We offer Christ-cen- ship service, 4-year-olds through fifth beginningschurchofsebring.com Begin Organist: Richard Wedig. Choir Director: tered Sunday school classes, youth pro- ࡗ First Christian Church, 1016 W. grade. Nursery provided during worship your week with us. Suzan Wedig. Church phone, 655-0713; grams, Bible studies, book studies and Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; (863) service for infants to 3-year-olds. Seasonal ࡗ The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Church, e-mail, [email protected], Web Christian fellowship. We are a congrega- 453-5334; on the Web at www.firstchris- Mid-Week Services each Wwednesday 148 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid (at site, http://slpc.embarqspace.com. tianap.com. Our motto is “Jesus is First at evening during Advent and Lent. Call Lake Placid Christian School), Pastor tion that wants to know Christ and make First Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Senior church office at 465-5253 or visit the Juanita Folsom. Sunday morning service, Him known. Check out our church web- Minister; Bible School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 website at www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel School of site at www.memorialumc.com or call the a.m.; Wednesday studies for all ages, 6 Other activities and groups include: Choir; Theology, 7 p.m.; Church service, Tuesday, SEVENTH-DAY church office at 465-2422. Lakeview p.m. Nursery provided for all events. Ladies Guild and LWML; Men’s 7 p.m. More information at ADVENTIST Christian School, VPK to Grade 5, 465- Fellowship Group, Small Group Bible www.juanitafolsomministries.com. 0313. Studies; Trinity Tots Pre-school, and ࡗ Union Church, 106 N. Butler Ave., ࡗ Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist ࡗ St. John United Methodist Church, INTERDENOMINATIONAL Youth Group. Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday traditional Church, 1410 West Avon Blvd., Avon 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, FL worship service is at 7:45 a.m. (October Park. Phone: 453-6641 or e-mail: avon- 33872. The Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr., ࡗ World Harvest and Restoration through Easter) and 9 a.m. Contemporary [email protected], Sabbath School, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Ministries, (non-denominational) 2200 N. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday worship service is at 10:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service 10:45 Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: Nursery and children’s church available. a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer meeting Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 452-9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service: ࡗ Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Wednesday night worship with Pastor 7 p.m. Community Service hours on Nursery provided for all services. Phone Sunday School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Tiger Gullett and CrossTalk with Pastor Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. 382-1736. www.stjohnsebring.org a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. prayer Sunday: American Sign Language: First Bill Breylinger at 6 p.m. Breakfast and till 2 p.m. A sale takes place the first ࡗ Spring Lake United Methodist Church, meeting/Bible study. Pastor: W.H. Rogers. Worship sermon, songs signed first and lunch menus at Solid Grounds. Senior Sunday of each month. Senior Pastor 8170 Cozumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. second Worship services. First Worship Pastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Frank Gonzalez. Walker Memorial The Rev. Clyde Weaver Jr., Pastor. service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship service, Web page at www.weareunion.org. Academy Christian School offering educa- Worship service starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible LUTHERAN 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to 2 years old) ࡗ Unity Life Enrichment Centre, new tion for kindergarten through 12th Study meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. and Sunday school classes both hours. location, 10417 Orange Blossom Blvd. S., grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Associate Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. ࡗ Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA), BFC Youth, 6 p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. Sebring, FL 33875; 471-1122; e-mail Pastor is Ryan Amos. Website is www.dis- Church office phone: 655-0040. 1178 S.E. Lakeview Drive., Sebring. David Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs through [email protected]. Web site, www.unity- coverjesus.org Thoresen will be the Spiritual Leader every 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.; ofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday ࡗ Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Sunday for the next two months. Jim Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd Patterson, Celebration Service, Nursery and 2106 N. State Road 17, Sebring; 385- UNITED CHURCH Helwig, organist. Worship service with the pastor; Andy McQuaid, associate pastor. Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, 2438. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist is at 9:30 a.m. every Web site www.bfcsebring.com. Church Christian Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meeting, OF CHRIST Sunday. Birthday Sunday is the first office 385-1024. Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Rev. Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community service: Sunday of each month after the service. ࡗ Calvary Church, 1825 Hammock Road, Andrew C. Conyer, senior minister trans- every Monday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar ࡗ Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Council meeting is on the first Tuesday of Sebring, FL 33872; 386-4900. An inde- forming lives from ordinary to extraordi- with Dr. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Jesus didn’t reject people, neither do we. each month. WELCA meets at noon sec- pendent community church. Sunday nary. Pastor Nathan Madrid. Join us for worship every Sunday at 9:30 ond Tuesday of the month with a light morning worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, a.m. and you’ll be embraced by a compas- lunch. Labyrinth Prayer Garden is open to 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 PRESBYTERIAN sionate congregation that is all-inclusive. the public 24 hours a day, seven days a p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. A small friend- We’re at the corner of Hammock and week. When in need of prayers or to talk ly church waiting for your visit. ࡗ Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), THE CHURCH OF LATTER Hope. Choir and Bell Choir practice on to God, come to the Garden. Come and ࡗ Christian Training Ministries Inc., on 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, 33872- DAY SAINTS Wednesday; Bible studies throughout the grow with us; we would love to meet you Sebring Parkway. Enter off County Road 2113. Pastor Tom Schneider. A week. 471-1999; sebringemmanuel and your family. Don’t worry about how 17 on Simpson Avenue. Sunday service is Congregation of the Presbyterian Church ࡗ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ucc.com. C M Y K

Page B10 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com

By LEANNE ITALIE of antiquated English: “They Associated Press have slain the Earl of ilk and spiders? Moray, and laid him on the Nine lazy green.” Hansons? Sleep in Heavenly peas? What she heard: “They Mheavenly peas? have slain the Earl of It’s that time of year: holi- Moray, and Lady day music time. Christmas brings music ... and botched lyrics Mondegreen.” And with holiday music Babes are little monde- comes all the strange and green machines. Paula the fourth verse of “Winter co-host of the public radio twisted things we sometimes Werne, who works at a holi- Wonderland,” you’ll be show on language, “A Way think we’re hearing. day theme park in Santa relieved to know it doesn’t with Words,” defines mon- Mondegreens, the moniker Claus, Ind., had one in her include “Later on milk and degreens this way, explain- for misheard words in song, son, John, who is now 22. spiders, as we dream by the ing they can happen for aren’t restricted to holiday As a tot of 3 he took to fire,” but rather: “Later on poetry and other spoken lan- standards, of course, but the singing “Jolly Old Saint we’ll conspire guage as well: old-timey language of some Nicholas” to his stuffed ani- ...” And that “You’re mishearing where seems to serve as a botched- mals out of a Christmas snowman one word ends and another lyric magnet. songbook, mom said. Only you may word begins. Lest you think funny turns he turned “Christmas Eve is or may This is called misdivision. on song lyrics are the stuff coming soon; now you dear not build And sometimes you’re of childhoods, Missy old man,” into “dirty old in the mishearing a word itself. It O’Reilly knows otherwise. man.” meadow? sounds like another word to She’s an actress, comedian Them’s fightin’ words in You you, and so you try to match and co-owner of Planet Werne’s town, but she and should pre- that sound up with a word Rose, a karaoke haven on her husband let it go. “It tend he’s that you already know that Manhattan’s Lower East was too cute and he was so “Parson Brown,” kind of fits into the plot, if Side. happy that he knew all the not “sparse and there is one. And that’s “I’m the biggest words,” Werne said. brown,” or “parched and called reanalysis,” he said. Christmas nerd, so I’m “By the next year, he’d brown.” Just sayin’. Don’t mind him. He’s a always encouraging people figured it out. I still sing it There are most definitely lexicographer, and he to sing Christmas music,” that way, though.” no “peas” in “Silent Night,” claims he has no monde- she said. “Some people are Russell Rabut doesn’t but “heavenly peace.” In greens of his own. really surprised when they have any mondegreens, but “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to “I misremember,” said see what the real words are.” he is one. Town,” the big guy in red Barrett, in San Diego. Look no further than The 22-year-old senior at does this: “making a list, “That’s different. I Snopes.com for handy San Diego State University, checkin’ it twice.” Not this: always joke that I examples submitted by read- majoring in — what else, “making a list, of chicken know the first 10 ers of the website that col- English — plays rhythm and rice.” percent of thou- lects and debunks urban leg- guitar in a band called The Sometimes, O’Reilly said, sands of songs and ends, folklore, myths, Mondegreens. an entire holiday song is that’s it.” rumors and misinformation. He took the name to his one big what?! She was The word Noting that mondegreens band mates, all high school thinking of the haunting yet mondegreen, aren’t parody, but words we friends from Chico, Calif., beautiful — to the ears of female he said, can actually think we’re listen- after a fellow student in a some critics — “Fairytale of character. be traced to ing to, Snopes keeps a list of creative writing class men- New York,” co-written by “It’s a Sylvia holiday gems. tioned it. Shane MacGowen of the beautiful, Wright For “The Twelve Days of “I had never heard of it Celtic punk group The beautiful and a column she Christmas,” there’s “Ten before. It’s a very beautiful Pogues. song but peo- wrote in Harper’s lawyers leaving” and “Nine word and it’s cool how it An Irish immigrant recall- ple are always Magazine in 1954 lazy Hansons.” Later we’ve came to exist,” he said. ing a Christmas Eve stay in confused by titled, “The Death of got “Six geezers laying,” “It just seems like such a New York City drunk tank what the words Lady Mondegreen.” along with “a paltry tin- an eloquent irony, that exist- tells of an inebriated older are,” O’Reilly Wright discovered that for affair tree.” Those are in ing art can spin something cellmate whose rendition of said. “It’s really years she had botched the lieu of lords a-leaping, poetic by accident.” a traditional ballad spins the hard to decipher the last line of the first stanza of ladies dancing, geese a-lay- thickly brogued narrator words.” the Scottish folk ballad “The ing and the obligatory par- Follow Leanne Italie on (MacGowen) into a raunchy Not to get all wonky, Bonnie Earl o’ Moray.” tridge in a pear tree, fyi. Twitter at imagining of a debauched but the song isn’t really a How it goes, with If ever you’ve made it to http://twitter.com/litalie life with the old ditty’s mondegreen. Grant Barrett, spellings based on updates

‘I’m walkin’ here!’ NYC DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; dec ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 7 turns sour during holidays

By JAKE PEARSON “I already know I’m going Associated Press (Tourists) have this to zigzag,” he said. NEW YORK — For unnatural habit of “Sometimes I walk in the sharp-elbowed New Yorkers street.” accustomed to walking stopping in the But tourists say it’s no where they need to go at a middle of the walk in the park for them, big-city pace, the holiday either. season is hardly the most sidewalk. Joanie Micksy, 47, was wonderful time of the year. visiting New York with her An estimated 5 million 17-year-old daughter Sarah tourists who flock to the city Dennis Moran last week from their home in between Thanksgiving and native New Yorker Greenville, Pa., when she New Year’s Day to see the received a not-so-gentle tree at Rockefeller Center, walk-blocking line. And reminder that she was in the bright lights of Times worst of all, said Jose somebody’s way. Square and the Empire State Francis, a caterer from “She just said, ‘Excuse Building often clog the side- Brooklyn who works in mid- me,’ but in a totally snotty walks in an agonizingly slow town Manhattan, they like to way,” Micksy said as she procession that grates at discuss group plans smack- waited at a Times Square locals and turns them into dab in the middle of the intersection to look up direc- sidewalk Scrooges. sidewalk. tions on her phone. “She “They’re like the walking “They’re walking then said it like I got in her way dead, real slow,” griped they look, they stand there on purpose. Like that was Dennis Moran, 46, a fire and then, ‘boom,’ you run my goal when I got up this safety officer at a building in right into them,” he fumed. morning.” Times Square and a native “They don’t pay attention. Shawn Hicks, 26, a couri- New Yorker. New Yorkers, we’re walking er from Brooklyn who works “They have this unnatural brisk. We keep it moving.” in Manhattan, said that while habit of stopping in the mid- Every year at this time, kvetching about the ambula- dle of the sidewalk.” Bronx-born Macy’s shoe tory annoyances of the holi- It’s not that these salesman Henry Vega said he day season was every New Grinches don’t like the visi- has to double down on his Yorker’s right, he didn’t tors; they just want them to resolve to maneuver side- think it was necessarily just. use a little sidewalk eti- walks full of shopping-bag “If you’re touring another quette. carrying, picture-taking, country, what are you going Among the biggest com- map-holding tourists. to do?” he asked of his fel- plaints: They stop in their Vega’s trick for navigating low locals. tracks to take pictures. They the holiday-time sidewalks “So it’ll take you 10 sec- stroll side by side in a side- of New York? onds longer, so what?”

COCHRAN BROTHERS ROOFING; 5.542"; 3"; Black; dec ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 2

Classified ads get results! Call 314-9876 C M Y K www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 Page B11 Diversions/Puzzles AND 100 MORE! By JEFF CHEN ACROSS 79 Food problem at the Come, little 1 Brief regrets, maybe front? 6 Agitated state 82 One of several H.S. 10 Order from on high subjects children 14 DJIA stock 83 Black Friday event 17 Nobelist Root 84 Owing Several years him for his bless- 18 Source of heat 85 Rough patch? ago, we visited a ing. I can see 19 It's for the dogs 86 Slick, perhaps church up north mothers gently 20 Campus center 87 Hugo title word where the congre- prodding their 22 Big tips on cruises? 89 Deliveries at Lincoln gation actually had children to get 24 Chicken __ Center more children than closer as they 25 Many a jazz combo 91 "CHiPs" co-star adults. eagerly awaited The church their turn. What a 26 Willing to listen 93 Tech news site's Pause And 27 Peace Nobelist nefarious plan? clearly had a man- beautiful Wiesel 97 Sorority letters date to these chil- Consider picture. Doesn’t 28 One good at stretch- 98 Nonspecific check- dren: teach them Jan Merop your heart res- the Bible and the onate with the ing? box ways of the Lord so that hearts of these mothers? 29 Tubular carb source 99 "Born Free" lioness one day they would come It is most definitely what 30 Green sage of films 100 Skye of film to know Jesus Christ as I would have done with my 32 Beginning piano stu- 102 Classic muscle cars their personal Savior and children had I been in their dent's first scale? 105 URI's hoops confer- be productive Christian cit- place. 36 Stars and Stripes ence izens in the church and the I can only imagine how I squad 106 "Sometimes you feel community. would have felt when the 39 They're noted for like __ …" Seeing the children par- disciples rebuked them and their neutrality 107 Painfully out-of- ticipate in the service gave didn’t allow them to come 40 Civil offenses tune note? me the idea of a children’s closer. 41 LAX listing 110 Hamburger man Solution on page 5B brief object lesson for the But, oh, to hear Jesus’ 42 Sassy 111 Miller __ children in our words, “Let the little chil- church. And so it began. dren come to Me, and do 44 Fútbol cheer 112 John Paul's 15 Color in the original 51 Hunters' holidays up 45 Panther's color? Supreme Court succes- At first, we would invite not forbid them; for of such "Crayola 48" 52 A smidgen 81 Belg. neighbor 46 Nigerian people sor the children to come sit up is the kingdom of heaven.” 16 It was admitted as a 53 Preps for a snack, as 83 The cooler 49 Shockproof battery? 113 Out-and-out front to hear the story. But, Then the Scriptures say, free state as part of the corn 84 Span. miss it didn’t take long for them “And He laid His hands on 52 Stumblebums 114 Playa del __: L.A. Missouri Compromise 56 Long-distance letters 88 Writer with an award to know just when that them…” 53 Multiple millennia coastal region 18 NBC staple 57 Ponder named for him would happen in the serv- He who came into the 54 Latin 101 verb 115 Pic to click 21 Shaker, so to speak 59 "Exodus" novelist 89 "Pride and Prejudice" ice. world as an infant himself 55 Code breakers' cries 116 Binds 23 Quit 60 Hot time in Quebec novelist Now, they are on their understood this time of 56 Sugar bowl fans 117 Arnold's art 28 Get shellacked, say 61 Like Beethoven's 90 Grabbed way up front almost before innocence in these chil- 57 Capital of Belarus 29 Part of PRNDL Sonata Op. 109 92 "You betcha!" they are called. dren. He knew their trust- 58 __ Aires DOWN 31 Pigeon 62 Airer of vintage films Then we teachers have ing hearts and, therefore, 93 Father of Shem, Ham 61 Twosome in the 1 HR dept. concern 33 Delinquents of a sort, 63 NBAer until 2008 them follow us out to have depicted the kingdom of and Japheth news, or the news itself 2 Err briefly 64 Motto on an inspira- a short worship time at heaven as a place of such 94 Aquatic frolicker 62 Appear eventually 3 Oenophile's vacation 34 Memorable climber tional cat poster their level and off to uninhibited faith. 95 Belushi's "Animal 63 Channel for channel destinations 35 George Foreman's 65 URL tag Sunday school they go. Christmas is a time we House" role surfers? 4 Promising whiz five Georges 66 Observe Have you ever had the focus on little children and 96 Cel mates? 67 Sitcom lover of 5 California's Big __ 36 Record, in a way 67 Steel-toothed Bond joy of a line of children their bright expectations of following you? Or, have Christmas morning and Chachi 6 Vulcan in demeanor 37 Historical periods villain 101 Org. that sticks to you enjoyed the thrill of gifts to delight them. 68 Give up 7 Tribal emblems 38 Things known to a 71 Like some anchors its guns one of them slipping their But, may we never forget 69 Start of a balcony 8 Holiday preceder select few 72 Early Indo-European 103 Metal refinery input small hand in yours? to say, “Come” as Jesus delivery 9 Director Craven 43 Knickknack 74 Big 12 wrestling 104 Nimble A Bible story comes to did. Bring the little chil- 70 Queen __ lace 10 Muslim ascetics 106 Frazier's Fight of the 45 He played Arnold on powerhouse mind. dren to him that they might Century foe 71 Via, informally 11 Homer classic "Happy Days" 75 Went after People were flocking know the greatest gift of 72 Locking horns 12 Appetite stimulants 47 Short deck hand? 76 "__ boy!" 107 Clicker button around Jesus again to hear all. Selah 73 City on the Arno 13 "Mazel __!" 48 Doing mil. drudge 78 Make 108 Microbrew selection his teaching. Matthew 77 Manufactured locks 14 Measure of bright- work 79 In 109 Slangy "How's 19:15, NKJV, relates how Jan Merop of Sebring is a 78 Startled cries ness 50 Fillets 80 Without a buyer lined things?" little ones were brought to News-Sun correspondent. You should have Grandson’s bullying behavior some time for play, Capricorn needs professional evaluation Metro News Service Horoscope Dear Abby: Our 7-year- boyfriend. An adult know who they are of a standard list of questions Aries (March 21-April old grandson has been a co-worker, “Jim,” when I attend. about the deceased and any 20) – Aries, handle some handful since he was able to got the photographs — Wondering in survivors. unfinished business and nal one at a time. walk. He has been sneaky without my knowl- Georgia Frankly, I think it would establish clear priorities. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) and has told lies for as long edge or permission Dear be more suitable if the musi- Otherwise, you may turn – Scorpio, you are not in the as any of us can remember. and showed them to Wondering: I can cian’s name was included on what could be a productive mood to play games, so you He has been suspended from my other co-work- think of a couple the program. If it hasn’t been week into something frustrat- will want to push your school more than 10 times ers, including man- of reasons. The included, there is nothing ing. romantic relationship to the for various things. He stole agers. Jim threat- first is that some rude about telling the offi- Taurus (April 21-May next level. You will have no several hundred dollars from ened to continue Dear Abby obituaries are actu- ciant or a family member 21) – Taurus, when you wear problem leading the way. his mom’s purse and took it showing the pictures ally taken from the how much you enjoyed the your heart on your sleeve for Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. to school so he would have around unless I did him a eulogy, which may have music and asking who pro- everyone to see, you cannot 21) – Opportunities to money to buy snacks. He “favor.” been written prior to the vided it. be shy about expressing your address your physical well- stays awake longer than Out of distress, I quit my death by someone in the emotions. Friends may be being present themselves this everyone else in the house so job, not realizing that man- family. If the obituary was Write Dear Abby at skeptical of you though. week, Sagittarius. Make the he can take things and hide agers had seen the photo- written by an employee of a www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Gemini (May 22-June 21) most of these opportunities them in his closet. graphs. I now know they newspaper, the information Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA – Gemini, don’t be shy about to make a significant change. He knows what he does is were aware of the situation, may have been taken as part 90069. sharing unique plans with Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. wrong, but it doesn’t bother but did nothing. How should your loved ones. The support 20) – Capricorn, you will him. He is also abusive to I approach the situation? It of friends and family mem- ride a creative wave for the his disabled sister. It is hard would be very bad if my par- bers will only restore your next several days. Inspiration to imagine that a 7-year-old ents found out. confidence in this new direc- will strike when you least could give hate-filled looks — Facing The tion. expect it. You should have that you don’t even see from Consequences in New Jersey Cancer (June 22-July 22) some time for play. adults. I’m afraid at the rate Dear Facing: You now – Expect your ideas to take Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. he is going, he will seriously know why it’s a bad idea to shape over the next couple of 18) – Aquarius, expect some hurt someone or be hurt him- send nude pictures, because days, Cancer. Concrete plans support from family mem- self. once they are out of your will materialize as you begin bers and close friends. He also has a very big control, anything can be to pull thoughts from your Receive their generosity as heart. That is why we don’t done with them. While this is imagination. The results will warmly as you can, even if understand what is going embarrassing, you should be unique. you’re feeling a bit smoth- wrong in this little boy’s absolutely tell your parents Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) – ered. head. Please help if you can. what happened because they You probably are not inter- Pisces (Feb. 19-March — Grandma Of A Bully in may want to take this matter ested in inching along this 20) – Pisces, it can be easy North Carolina to their lawyer. Your former week, Leo. Though it’s good to get swept away by other Dear Grandma: Your employers ignored sexual to attack a project with people’s agendas when you grandson’s behavior may harassment, attempted coer- gusto, don’t rush so much attempt to lend a helping have something to do with cion and blackmail. If it can that you make mistakes. hand. Do your best to pitch the fact his disabled sibling be proven, they should pay Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) in. needs more of his parents’ the price for it. – Virgo, you are quite com- attention. Or he may have fortable sharing your serious emotional problems. Dear Abby: May I share thoughts now that you have Famous birthdays The boy needs to be evaluat- a pet peeve of mine? I wish gotten some things worked Dec. 15, Geoff Stults, ed by a mental health profes- you’d raise the conscious- out. It’s now much easier to Actor (36); Dec. 16; Miranda sional so his parents will ness of people who write talk about future possibili- Otto, Actress (46); Dec. 17; understand what’s driving his obituaries and fail to mention ties. Manny Pacquiao, Athlete behavior, and it can be the musician who provides Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – (35); Dec. 18, Brad Pitt, addressed. Please don’t wait. the music for the funerals Decoding all of the mixed Actor (50); Dec. 19, Alyssa and memorials. The musician signals coming your way Milano, Actress (41); Dec. Dear Abby: I’m 17 and a often does more preparation won’t be easy, Libra. The 20, David Wright, Athlete few months ago I made the for the services than the pall- only thing you can do for the (31); Dec. 21, Ray Romano, mistake of taking and send- bearers. Why are their names moment is to take each sig- Comic (56). ing nude photographs to my omitted? I usually want to C M Y K

Page B12 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, December 15, 2013 www.newssun.com Sleep in heavenly peas? Christmas bring traditional music ... and botched lyrics Living INSIDE ON B10

ZOOMER AGES 5 AND UP Spin Master, $99.99 zoomerpup.com He sits. He stays. He barks, rolls over and plays dead. He even (ahem) lifts his leg. This lovable robotic pup got top honors from our testers for doing just about everything a real dog does, right down to requiring a bit of training to follow com- mands. Expressive LED eyes and realistic body movements — Zoomer puts his whole back end into wagging his tail — make this spotted wonder nothing short of fetching.

To find the very best toys of the year, JOHN DEERE MONSTER TREADS magazine recruited dozens of RADIO CONTROL TRACTOR families to test more than 300 playthings. AGES 6 AND UP Based on their feedback, here are the Tomy, $99.99, johndeeregifts.com This revved-up tractor top 10 winners. Play on! careens over anything in its path, when it’s not backing up, popping wheelies, or spinning in circles, all on supersized, bouncy wheels. According to one tester, the vehicle takes on “carpet, grass, mud and water and still runs like new!” BATTROBORG FURREAL FRIENDS AGES 6 AND UP CUDDLES Tomy, $79.99, walmart.com AGES 4 TO 10 Remember the You- HOT WHEELS Hasbro, $79.99, hasbro.com CARCADE Meet Cuddles, an animatron- Knocked-My-Block-Off AGES 5 AND UP ic plush playmate who won boxing robots? This Mattel, $79.99, mattel.com lots of hugs from testers. modern take bat- Testers adored this fast and Programmed with more than tled its way to furious game, where play- 100 different responses, she the top of our ers send race cars around AIR-STREAM squeals and blinks, swivels testers’ picks. MACHINES a pinball machine-like and sighs, and drinks from a Using the hand- speedway. The goal (and AGES 8 AND UP banana bottle. Even her held, Wii remote-style con- Thames and Kosmos, the fun): crashing vehicles trollers, players punch their $69.95, tkkits.com burps and snores are through lit-up targets, up a arms in the air and see the Science and play intersect adorable. But to really hear ramp and into a hoop, all same movement played out in this “Wow!”-packed kit, her “hoo-hoo-ha-ha!,” tickle while trying to score major by the mini ‘bots. As players themed around the power her belly or swing her fast by points in 60 seconds. Drivers, try to get the robots to land of air. Learn about mass, the arms or legs. start your engines ... punches, the LOL action can airflow and pressure get so frenetic that the fight- through the construction of ers end up on the ropes. 10 air-powered gadgets, including a hovercraft (pic- B-DAMAN CROSSFIRE tured), basketball launcher BREAK BOMBER and batting machine. BATTLEFIELD AGES 6 AND UP hasbro, $29.99, hasbro.com In this rapid-fire game, a companion to the anime TV series, R.V. SEEING opponents face off with YOU CAMPER humanoid launchers and 2-IN-1 AGES 3 TO 10 send marbles flying, trying SHOP & COOK Our Generation, to be the first to blast three $59.99, target.com AGES 3 TO 5 red bricks into enemy Featuring a comfy, foldaway VTech, $49.99, vtechkids.com POM-POM territory. Two players. Kids can go from shopper to PUPPIES bed and cozy kitchenette, the easy-rolling, 20-inch-tall chef with this clever combo. AGES 8 AND UP Fill up the grocery cart with klutz, $19.99, klutz.com camper for the Our It doesn’t get much cuter Generation line of dolls is a play food, then flip down the than a Chihuahua made out real trip. One tester mom sides to cook the feast. Both of pom-poms. That is, until marveled that the camper incarnations make dinner you see the dozen other was big enough for all four prep deliciously entertaining poufy canines kids can fash- of her kids (under the age of with sing-along music and ion from this DIY yarn kit. 6!) to play with at the same interactive learning prompts. time. PHOTOS BY DAVE BRADLEY/FAMILYFUN MAGAZINE