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Not was warm with a donations for lung transplant passing shower By ED BALDRIDGE charged with allegedly stealing a Wilson is suffering from end stage [email protected] donation jar that contained between chronic obstruction pulmonary dis- Campbell Nelson High Low AVON PARK — Two Avon Park $100 and $150 from the Stop and ease (COPD) and is on oxygen 24 residents who stole more than $100 in Shop at 200 W. Main St. hours a day. Stop and Shop, witnessed Campbell 77 59 donations set aside for a woman’s According to the report from APPD Wilson is a 30-year resident of and Nelson leaving the convenience Complete Forecast lung transplant were arrested this Det. Nathan W. Coogan, the dona- Highlands County and currently store via the rear door with “some- PAGE 12A month by the Avon Park Police tions were set aside for Helen T. works for the Highlands County thing in hand.” Department. Wilson, who needs a lung transplant. School Board. Darley told the APPD that she Online Walter Anthony Campbell, 27, and A website set up for donations, The arrest warrant states that on Missy Denise Nelson, 29, were www.helenwilson.info/ states that Nov. 2, Vivan L. Darley, a clerk at the See JAR, page 3A

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By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY No [email protected] AVON PARK — Members 96.5% of the city council were pre- sented with the fourth quarter News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS financial report Monday Wall Street in Downtown Sebring will have a new look soon. Sebring City Total votes: 114 Council approved CRA to use grant funds to restore and revitalize the neg- night. The report was actual- lected street. ly a review of the entire fiscal Next question: year, and reflected a rosy pic- ture of the city’s finances, Will gas prices affect city manager Julian Deleon your Thanksgiving Beautify Wall Street said. travel plans? It did come with one quali- Council approves CRA restoration fier: the figures were unau- Make your voice heard at dited balances. “Balances www.newssun.com project in downtown Sebring may be subject to change after the Obituaries By SAMANTHA GHOLAR People who visit Circle Park and audit,” the [email protected] attend events rarely use Wall Street report states. Keith Dunkleberger SEBRING — The Sebring City for parking and the street has become “A final pres- Age 69, of Sebring Council approved the Community increasingly neglected. entation will Redevelopment Agency’s The $147,862 in unob- be presented Anna E. Geiger (CRA) recommendation to ‘Wall Street ligated grant funds is con- lighting, utility modifications and to Council by Age 86, of Sebring use remaining grant funds has always nected with a contract relocation costs. the auditors Deleon to restore Wall Street in through the Department of The CRA proposes to remove the with final Alda Joslin downtown Sebring. been the Economic Opportunity. brick and asphalt that is currently on balances once audit is com- Age 92, of Whitney CRA President Pete bridesmaid The grant funds will Wall Street and replace it with new plete.” There are still some Point, N.Y. Pollard addressed council expire on Jan. 3 of the brick. The concrete borders that are bills outstanding, Deleon told members and Mayor and never upcoming year, however already in place on the street will the council, but he expects Obituaries, Page 5A George Hensley Tuesday the bride.’ the DEO agreed to give the also be repaired or replaced where it the numbers to remain close. Index evening about the impor- City of Sebring a six- is necessary. The new parking lot Most departments kept Classifieds 9A tance of focusing on Wall PETE POLLARD month extension on the located at South Ridgewood and Wall expenditures under the allot- Street for this project. CRA president contract. Street will also receive modifica- ted budget. Community Briefs 2A “Wall Street has always The CRA worked closely tions. The general fund as a Community Calendar 5B been the bridesmaid and never the with Excavation Point for estimates “We believe that Wall Street needs whole was more than Dear Abby 11B bride,” Pollard said. for the restoration project. to be addressed as a high priority. $115,000 under budget. The Wall Street is one of the least used Evacuation Point estimated the Wall Right now it’s really an eyesore. general fund includes the Editorial & Opinion 4A streets around the downtown Circle, Street restoration project to cost Healthy Living 5B according to Pollard. $225,000 not including the additional See WALL, page 3A See CITY, page 3A Local Golf 4B Lottery Numbers 2A Movie Review/Times 11B Religion 7B Aging in place: a little help can go a long way Sports On TV 2B By DAVID CRARY According to surveys, aging in Sudoku Puzzle 11B ‘There are some AP National Writer place is the overwhelming preference Follow the people who just can do VERONA, N.J. — Retirement com- of Americans over 50. But doing it News-Sun on it, especially if they munities may have their perks, but successfully requires both good for- have family support. Beryl O’Connor says it would be tune and support services — things tough to match the birthday surprise that O’Connor’s pleasant hometown And then you run into she got in her own backyard when she of Verona has become increasingly www.twitter.com/thenewssun people who think they turned 80 this year. capable of providing. and She was tending her garden when ple — that’s not my lifestyle,” she About 10 miles northwest of can do it, yet really two little girls from next door — “my said. “I’d go out of my mind.” Newark, Verona has roughly 13,300 can’t. You need to buddies,” she calls them — brought Physically spry and socially active, residents nestled into less than 3 her a strawberry shortcake. It under- O’Connor in many respects is the square miles. start educating people scored why she wants to stay put in embodiment of “aging in place,” www.facebook.com/newssun There’s a transportation network the house that she and her husband, growing old in one’s own longtime before a crisis hits.’ that takes older people on shopping who died 18 years ago, purchased in home and remaining engaged in the trips and to medical appointments, CONNIE PIFHER the late 1970s. community rather than moving to a health coordinator “I couldn’t just be around old peo- retirement facility. 0790994 01001 See AGING, page 8A Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com

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Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 18, 2011 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY BRIEFS AP wins The Wacaster one is encouraged to come Family at Leisure out and enter the Turkey Lakes Karaoke Kontest on Nov. another 26. Registration starts at 9 LAKE PLACID — The p.m. Judging begins at 10 water Wacaster Family, one of p.m. There will be a $50 America’s favorite gospel prize for the first place groups, will be in concert male and a $50 prize for award this Sunday morning at the first place female. All Leisure Lakes Baptist entries will get their name By CHRISTOPHER Church of Lake Placid. in a drawing for a free TUFFLEY Darren, Hope and their turkey. There is no entry [email protected] son Matthew have delight- fee or cover charge. AVON PARK — On the ed fans across America Singers get one song to heels of winning an award with their fresh country warm up and can only for the best tasting water gospel music. They will be enter the contest once. in the state, the city has sharing their music and tes- Winners will be announced received the 2011 Plant timony during the 11 a.m. at the end of the contest Operations Excellence service. around midnight. J & B Award from the Florida Following the morning Karaoke will provide the Department of concert, all are invited to music. Environmental Protec- News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS stay for “dinner on the Johnny 5 and Patty tion, “in recognition of The Good Shepherd Hospice sign on Hammock Road in Sebring is one of many signs that grounds” in the church fel- Lomanto will sing and play outstanding treatment could be changing after Planning and Zoning amends sections of the city’s sign ordinance lowship hall. music from 6-9 p.m. today. plant operation, mainte- in the upcoming weeks. The church is located at Rick Arnold will be on nance and compliance.” the western end of Lake stage from 6-9 p.m., According to the DEP June. From U.S. 27, take Friday, Nov. 25, followed website, the award is, Sebring council revisits Lake June Road to Miller, by J & B Karaoke from 9 “one way (the agency) turning north on p.m. to 1 a.m. can recognize water and Wildflower. For further Free line dancing offered wastewater facilities that information, contact the from 6-8 p.m., Mondays. demonstrate excellence.” amending sign ordinance church office at 699-0671. Bob Weed spins oldies and Efforts to reach the country music from 6-9 DEP were unsuccessful. By SAMANTHA GHOLAR The last amendment to be Drum Circle p.m., Tuesdays. “The bigger story,” said [email protected] addressed is the signage in County Fair There is no cover charge city manager and public SEBRING — Council front yards and residential planned Sunday for any musical entertain- works director Julian members discussed details to neighborhood lots. Home Association SEBRING — The Primal ment at Duffers. Duffers is Deleon, “is that the city is a proposed sign code amend- businesses or occupations are Connection Community at 2451 U.S. 27 South, really trying to do the ment Tuesday evening at the directed to place signs on the wants LED Drum Circle will take Avon Park. For details, call right thing.” monthly meeting in Sebring. structure of the business place Sunday from 3-5 452-6339. For example, after Planning and zoning according to Polatty, howev- p.m. behind the Sebring years of running over sign Director Jim Polatty present- er Planning and Zoning has Civic Center, 355 W. Pecans, nuts budget, the water and ed numerous issues regarding allowed signs to be placed in Center Ave., overlooking waste water departments convention center. We are available for sale the current sign ordinance to front yards. Lake Jackson. are operating in the black. getting a pretty decent name the council in hopes of get- The sign ordinance was Everybody is welcome. AVON PARK — The Expenditures during the here.” ting a go ahead to create and challenged a few months ago For more information con- Hibiscus Garden Club of fiscal year 2010-2011, for Drury and the Fair tweak the current ordinance. by Good Shepherd Hospice’s tact Fred Leavitt, Primal Avon Park has received the example, were more than Association are looking to Polatty is requesting coun- Somers Hospice House, Connection, 402-8238, shipment of nuts. These are $156,000 under budget. place a 15-foot-tall sign not cil to refer to city attorney which is located within a res- email fred@primalconnec- new crop Georgia jumbo Deleon credits the city far from the current location Bob Swaine regarding three idential district on Hammock tion.org/ or online at pecans from California, council for funding sever- of the existing sign. sets of amendments. Road. The hospice requested www.primalconnection.org/ whole and sliced almonds, al key capital projects that “We just want it a few feet “One set of amendments revisions of the sign ordi- English walnuts and pista- have modernized the to the left where it currently has to do with the Fair nance so that they may place Duffers cooks up chios. city’s utilities and is, that way it is more in front Association’s request to a larger sign near the You may call 453-4361 improved efficiencies of the convention center and some Thanksgiving replace their sign,” Polatty entrance of the facility. for order or see a member while providing greater is able to be seen better,” said entertainment said Tuesday evening. Council members denied the of the Hibiscus Garden quality. Drury. According to Polatty, upon requests at that time. AVON PARK — Club. The proposed sign will looking at the ordinance “I understand that things Ransom Band is ready to also include an 3-by-9.5-foot there is no mention of the that are being brought to us rock at Duffers Sports Class on smoking LED section. The full-color Cain seeks sign code in the public dis- now are things that have Grille from 9 p.m. to 1 scrolling marquee will dis- cessation today trict. been needed to be cleaned up a.m., Saturday. support of key play current and upcoming Tenille Drury, marketing and fixed for a while, proba- This local four-piece SEBRING — The events at the fair grounds and constituencies and sales manager at the bly back when the hospice band provides a variety of Tobacco Free Partnership convention center. Drury Highlands County Fair issue came up the first time. rock and popular dance of Highlands County, The in Florida hopes to have the sign up in Association, said the fair- However, now this is being tunes to keep everyone Healthy Start Coalition of time for the fair in early Associated Press grounds and convention cen- brought up because the moving. They will also be Hardee, Highlands and February. WEST PALM BEACH ter is in need of a new sign. Highlands County Fair board back up on stage for the Polk Counties Inc. and The second group of — Republican presiden- “There is nothing that real- wants to put up a sign that is Duffers Pre Turkey Day Central Florida AHEC will amendments were drafted by tial candidate Herman ly says that we are here and not technically allowed, but Party from 9 p.m. to 1 offer “Make Yours A Fresh Swaine and include direc- Cain said on a campaign there’s nothing that advertis- I’ll say the same thing I said a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23. Start Family - Pre and Post tional signage (off-premises stop in Florida on es what is going on here,” then, I don’t like the idea of There is no cover charge Partum Smoking Cessation signs telling people which Wednesday that Drury said. “We want to be going in and changing stuff for either event. for Pregnant Women” from way to turn or where Republicans took back able to advertise not only for After enjoying a big enter/exit a facility). control of the House in the fair but for events at the See SIGN, page 3A Thanksgiving feast, every- Continued on page 5A 2008 — when that really happened in 2010. “When the American people begin to ignite that Nov. 16 10 24 34 37 39 45 x:4 American spirit they Another Teen Driver Lottery Next jackpot $32 million make things happen, just like they made things hap- Challenge scheduled Center Nov. 12 3 11 15 22 37 38 x:2 pen in 2008 when the Nov. 9 9 16 29 44 48 51 x:4 Republicans took back for December Nov. 16 8 22 27 32 33 Nov. 16 (n) 0618 control of the House,” he Nov. 15 1 2 8 21 23 Nov. 16 (d) 1521 said at a rally at the Palm Special to the News-Sun Range from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 12 16 20 21 24 Nov. 15 (n) 6902 Beach County Convention SEBRING — The Students will use their per- Nov. 13 1 14 21 25 34 Nov. 15 (d) 3868 Center. Highlands County Sheriff’s sonal vehicles in the driving The misstep came two Office is once again offering portion of the course and are Nov. 15 3 4 12 35 13 Nov. 16 (n) 214 days after a much- the Teen Driver Challenge required to attend both the Nov. 11 4 15 19 42 4 Nov. 16 (d) 274 replayed fumbling to a Nov. 8 12 35 37 38 21 Nov. 15 (n) 561 for licensed teen drivers. classroom and driving ses- question on Libya that has Nov. 4 3 10 16 26 13 Nov. 15 (d) 372 Utilizing lesson plans devel- sions. had some questioning his oped by the Florida Sheriff’s The purpose of the Teen fitness to deal with inter- Nov. 16 13 22 25 39 51 PB: 28 PP: 2 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings Association, the Florida Driver Challenge is to pro- are twice per day: (d) is the national affairs. Next jackpot $60 million Department of Law vide knowledge and hands- daytime drawing, (n) is the “I get criticized, ‘Well Enforcement and the Florida on experience to reduce the Nov. 12 4 35 36 51 56 PB: 8 PP: 5 nighttime drawing. he doesn’t have extensive Department of likelihood of an accident by Nov. 9 5 35 57 58 59 PB: 12 PP: 3 PB: Power Ball PP: Power Play foreign policy experi- Transportation, the Teen teenage drivers. Students ence,”’ he said. “And the Driver Program will be learn basic information about 0 0 0 0 8 0 3 4 guy there now does?” he pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; administered by specially the operation of a motor said, referring to Obama. certified Highlands County vehicle, driving techniques Cain was reaching out law enforcement officers. and life-saving skills. to South Florida’s influ- The class consists of two For more information on ential Cuban-American days totaling 12 hours of the Teen Driver Challenge or and Jewish communities training — four hours of to sign up for the program, during the stops. classroom and eight hours of students should contact their 2008 actually was a actual vehicle operations — School Resource Officer for banner year for and will be offered Thursday an enrollment package. Democrats, putting Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 10. Complete course details and Barack Obama in the The classroom session on information are included in White House as his party Dec. 8 will be held at the Bert the package. A video of the gained seats in both Harris Agri-Civic Center Teen Driver Challenge is also House and Senate. Conference Room 2 from available on the Florida Cain said he believed 5:30-9:30 p.m. The driving Sheriff’s Association’s web- an attack on Israel by portion will be held Dec. 10 site, www.flsheriffs.org, then Iranian President at the Highlands County click on Programs and Youth Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sheriff’s Office Driving Programs. would be considered an attack on the U.S., echo- ing comments earlier in Follow the News-Sun on the day seeking the sup- port of Florida’s sizable Jewish community.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 18, 2011 Page 3A Sign law City of debated Season is gearing up AP under in Sebring budget Continued from page 2A Continued from page 1A because one group comes budgets for the city coun- in and asks us ‘Hey. Can cil, the city manager, and we change the ordinance the finance, legal, public for this?’” said council safety, streets, and recre- member Andrew Fells. ation departments. Polatty spoke to Becky The general economy McIntyre of Good continues to affect city Shepherd before finances, with lowered Tuesday’s meeting and revenues due to lower McIntyre showed interest property appraisals, fewer in still wanting a bigger dollars from other govern- sign, but stated they are ment sources and a currently focused on pro- decrease in the purchase viding services to the of licenses and permits. community. Polatty plans Tax revenues, for exam- to present the hospice ple, were down by just with information regard- over $275,000. ing the changes to the “The next fiscal year ordinance in the near may bring concerns,” future. Deleon said in a telephone Fells stated later that he interview Thursday morn- believes that a large part ing, “but with continuing of the sign code does need annexations, and looking to be changed. closely at all (personnel) “Something always has vacancies before filling to initiate amendments. them, I think we are mov- You’ve got to start some- ing in the right direction.” where,” Polatty said. One area of particular Polatty complimented challenge are the parks Sebring’s sign code for and recreation budgets, being “synched and News-Sun file photo which were over budget brief.” The Avon Park Christmas Parade is usually a large one, featuring everything from old cars to new floats ... and, of course, Santa. by more than $37,000 in “I think the commercial personal services and sign code is in pretty good approximately $12,000 in shape. What we have is operating costs. good. But we are propos- Parade and performance to kick While two employees ing to do what you said, were laid off in an attempt Councilmen Fells, in to close the gap, Director smaller bites,” Polatty of Recreation Maria said. off holiday season in Avon Park Sutherland told the News- Councilman John Clark Sun Thursday morning, expressed concern with By ED BALDRIDGE is Dec. 5, the Chamber will feature local ‘We have one of the one of the individuals, per the Fair Association’s pro- [email protected] schools for a Christmas on Main Street union rules, bumped a posed sign becoming a AVON PARK — The Avon Park largest parades in the event. junior colleague in the nuisance to residents in Chamber of Commerce, and Santa, county and we always Music presented by Avon, Memorial streets department and the area. announced this week that they are ready and Park Elementary Schools as well as only a small sum was “Electric or lighted to start the holiday season. kick off the holiday the Avon Park Middle and High School saved. signs tend to offend resi- “We have it all lined out,” said David season with the first one.’ chorus groups and the Avon Park High One of the biggest dents a lot more than just Greenslade, executive director for the drains on the recreational an old sign stuck in the chamber. Band will be provided to entertain and DAVID GREENSLADE budget, Sutherland added, dirt. This doesn’t address “We have been taking applications put people in the mood for the season. AP chamber director is maintaining city-owned illuminated or back-light since September for the parade, and we “Christmas on Main Street is a good parks — some used exclu- or LED signs,” said Clark. will have between 90 and 100 registered time to hear some local talent. The kids sively by a single group. “That’s what worries me units and floats again this year,” the holiday season with the first one,” work hard to get ready for this and the Head Field is the best with this (ordinance), it’s Greenslade said. Greenslade said. music definitely puts you in the spirit,” example of that circum- not specific.” The parade starts sharply at 7 p.m. on The parade starts on north Anoka and Greenslade added. stance. Polatty will propose a Monday, Nov. 28, according to then runs east on Main Street. The chamber will be running a con- Sutherland said the city model ordinance that will Greenslade, and the weather is usually Eastbound traffic is shut down during cession stand that evening, with the pro- is now setting the stage address the residential perfect this time of the year for the the parade, but the westbound lanes are ceeds going towards the scholarship for “some non-profits to area and lit signs. event. open. fund, Greenslade said. take over (some parks) Councilman John Greenslade advised that the parade is “If you haven’t had a chance to see it, with total control.” That Griffin made a motion to usually a long one, so bring something I would encourage folks to come out. “Come out and enjoy the music and is, a specific non-profit, or table the proposed to sit on to watch the festivities. This is a great chance to relax, eat some, support a great cause,” Greenslade said. consortium, would take changes to the sign ordi- “Bring your lawn chairs. It is a great enjoy the sights and sounds, and just Those seeking more information over management of a nance until the next meet- time. We have one of the largest parades visit,” Greenslade said. about either event can contact the cham- particular park. ing. in the county, and we always kick off The following Monday night, which ber at 453-3350. Movement in that direc- Council members tion will be slow, howev- approved unanimously er, because the city wants and instructed the to be sure the arrangement Planning & Zoning board, Jar filled with will remain fiscally along with the city attor- healthy into the future and ney, to clean up the pro- that the park will be main- posed changes and the donations stolen tained properly — espe- ordinance before present- cially a site as historical ing it again at the next from store counter as Head Field. meeting. Continued from page 1A The duo fled the Stop and The city hopes to use Shop and traveled to part of the funds from the noticed at the same time “Goatman’s” house, who return on investment plan that the donation container was identified as Terry L. and pay to play to help Cain makes for Wilson was missing. Jones, at 103 N. Glenwood meet the recreation and Darley told the APPD stops in Ave., where Nelson park budgets in the future. that she ran to the back door allegedly disposed of the Both the police person- south Fla. and called out to the sub- container and the couple nel and legal budgets also jects, who fled the store Continued from page 2A split the cash. exceeded estimated westbound towards the Coogan said that expenditures — the police At an afternoon appear- Avon Park Community Campbell was arrested on department because of ance in the Fort Center. another charge on Nov. 4 Michael Rowan’s promo- Lauderdale suburb of Darley was able to identi- and identified Nelson as his tion to police chief in Coral Springs, Cain ral- fy Campbell immediately, accomplice. March, said Lily Ann lied supporters at a chick- and supplied his description Both Campbell and Bermudez, who presented en wing restaurant and to the police. Nelson were charged with the report to the city coun- again stressed support for A patron in the store, second degree petty theft, cil, and the extra costs of Israel. Omar Mendoza-Macias, and for both it is their third legal actions relating to He also raised ques- stated that he witnessed offense, according to the Rowan’s termination and tions about whether the Nelson take the container Highlands County Sheriff’s lawsuit. U.S. can truly count on and pass it to Campbell Office. Deleon said the city has longtime ally Pakistan, before they left the store. Campbell and Nelson are approximately $50,000 in noting that al-Qaida Mendoza-Macias was still being held in the its contingency fund, leader Osama bin Laden also able to positively iden- HCSO Jail on $5,000 bond. enough money to provide 1 was able to hide out there tify Campbell, whom he The money was not a 2 ⁄2 month cushion in until he was killed by U.S. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS knew as “Walt.” recovered. emergencies. commandos earlier this New curbs will be just one of the improvements made along Wall Street in downtown Sebring. year. “Let’s clarify who our Settlement reached in Chinese drywall case enemies are and stop giv- Wall Street in Sebring Associated Press settlement with the Knauf Group manufac- ing money to our ene- NEW ORLEANS — A settlement outlined turer involves reimbursements to builders for mies,” Cain said. “We’ve to get needed facelift Wednesday between a major manufacturer of homes that have been fixed or are being got to clarify whether Chinese-made drywall and homebuilders repaired now, and others that are in line to be Pakistan is a friend. I’m Continued from page 1A Street. We believe it’s very who used the tainted product in Florida, remediated. He expects U.S. District Judge not sure.” You’ve got a lot of trip haz- high priority,” Pollard said. Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi could Eldon Fallon to approve the settlement. At the start of the day in ards, safety hazards and it’s CRA proposed on Monday affect anywhere from 800 to 1,500 homes, Fallon presides over other cases involving Miami’s Little Havana very dark at night. Every night to move $125,000 attorneys said. more than 10,000 properties owned by peo- neighborhood, Cain sam- public parking lot that we from the Streetscape IX Lawyers called it a significant step toward ple who blame damage to their homes, pled the local Cuban cof- have that provides access to budget into the Wall Street resolving problems with some 10,000 build- including corroding plumbing and electrical fee and fried cheese sticks Circle Park, people would restoration project to cover ings blamed on the drywall. connections, on defective Chinese-made dry- known as croquetas. have to walk through Wall the additional costs. Plaintiffs’ lawyer Bruce Steckler said the wall.

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2227 U.S. 27 South State needs to tamp Sebring, FL 33870 863-385-6155 down gaming frenzy NEWSROOM arrel racing to counties where five or ROMONA WASHINGTON more pari-mutuels held per- Publisher/Executive Editor isn’t exactly mits — namely, Broward and Ext. 515 Bthe sport of Miami-Dade counties — and [email protected] kings, and Weston those permits remained valid isn’t clamoring for so long as there was no SCOTT DRESSEL increase in the number of Editor a new jai-alai fron- permit-holding pari-mutuels. Ext. 516 ton. Both, though, Now, 31 years later, that [email protected] stand to become little-known law could be DAN HOEHNE thorny challenges more pivotal than many peo- Sports Editor ple think. Ext. 528 to those seeking to A Miami casino used the [email protected] curb the spread of statute to obtain a permit ADVERTISING gambling in from the Florida Division of Florida. At the Pari-Mutuel Wagering. The VICKIE JONES permit allows the Magic City Ext. 518 moment, interest in Casino to operate a poker [email protected] gambling is starting room and a slots operation CIRCULATION to run amok. anywhere in Miami-Dade TONY MCCOWAN County. Following suit, Ext. 522 It’s easy to pick through Broward County-based [email protected] and find flaws in the recently developer Ron Bergeron is filed casino bill that its spon- seeking a similar permit for a BUSINESS OFFICE sors, state Rep. Erik Fresen, new jai-alai fronton on land R-Miami, and state Sen. he owns in Weston. JANET EMERSON Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort A recent state District Ext. 596 [email protected] Lauderdale, insist is neces- Court of Appeal ruling allow- TODAY’S LETTERS sary to curtail seedier and ing state lawmakers to widespread gambling outlets. expand gambling instead of to regulate gambling while ALEC is a powerful Center for providing all the and make items needed by The real culprit, though, is a going through a local refer- opening the door for “desti- right-wing group snacks and many of the vol- local hospitals, Hospice gambling loophole the endum has also roiled any nation” casinos in Florida. unteers. Keystone Water centers, and nursing homes. Legislature created roughly semblance of gambling con- The jury’s still out on the Editor: donated hundreds of bottles Toni Goff three decades ago, and which trol. A group in Gretna has casinos, but the Legislature Ever heard of ALEC? of water. Thank you, News- Flea Market Chairman could prove big enough to used the ruling to obtain a has to act to tamp down the ALEC is an acronym for Sun for the great coverage GFWC Woman’s Club of drive a gravy train through. permit to run barrel races and gaming feeding frenzy, start- American Legislative and pictures. Thank you to Sebring In 1980, state lawmakers offer slots. And there’s a ing with the 1980 loophole, Exchange Council which Cohan Radio for doing all decided to give those horse pending application from a before the Bogdanoff-Fresen was founded in 1973 by the ticket giveaways. Adelines offer and dog track operators with second North Florida group bill itself becomes a moot Paul Weyrich and other Rhode’s Landscaping was thanks the lowest amounts of money that wants to set up a similar point. conservative activists to there for setup, upkeep of wagered on races a chance to operation in Jennings. ... shape American politics. the shelter grounds and vol- Editor: obtain summer jai-alai per- Currently, there’s a major An editorial from the Ft. ALEC has secretive tasks unteered though it all. Heart of Highland Sweet mits. The statute only applied bill on the table that attempts Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. forces that are working to Robbin’s Nursery and Signs Adelines Show Chorus had privatize education, break Now also supported this their Fashion Show and unions and suppress voter event. I wish I could name Luncheon “Adelines’ rights. everyone individually who Fashions on Parade” in the Obama’s energy plan: Chevy Volt This powerful right-wing put the heart and soul into beautiful Plantation Room group believes that free this project. of the Kenilworth Lodge on Three markets are the only source The Humane Society of Nov. 12. The Fashion Show years ago, of wealth. They believe that Highlands County is a bet- was a huge success. We the business should grab all the ter place because all of you wish to extend our thanks national surplus for itself and that worked so hard. The to the 158 ladies who average workers are worthless and Humane Society is a no-kill attended. for a gal- the earth should be ravaged. shelter that operates 100 We also thank Amber lon of The Koch Brothers and percent on donations and Kelly, Manager of the regular their front group, community support. Kenilworth Lodge, who grade Americans for Prosperity, P.S. I have to give extra helped plan in the setting Guest gasoline are funneling millions of thanks to my husband Jon. up of the Plantation Room. was dollars into ALEC and the He worked every day all Special thanks to Simply Column around political campaigns of Rick summer in the extreme heat Trish Catering who provid- Susan $1.70. Perry, Herman Cain and to ensure everything was ed a wonderful meal and Stamper- The price Rick Scott. Through perfect. He asked me not to staff. Thanks to the partici- Brown climbed Americans for Prosperity, give him special mention, pating shops: Belk, to $2.60 tions and tap into our own the development of the GE (the richest one percent’s so if you see him, don’t tell Bonworth, Dress Barn, in in 2009 and $2.80 a year natural resources, which WattStation electric vehicle prosperity), the brothers him about my secret thank Sebring, and Kasie’s later. As of Nov.11, 2011, would strengthen our econo- charger. helped organize and fund you. Collection in Lake Placid. gas rose to an average of my on many levels. But, for The Volt, just like every- Tea Party groups in the Judy Spiegel Our members: Anita, Ann, $3.45 per gallon, roughly liberals, it is less about jobs thing else the government U.S. who believe, as they Humane Society director Barb J, Barb K, Elaine, twice as much as what we and more about pleasing produces, underperforms and do, that the government Sebring Geri, Kathy, and Mary Lou were paying in 2008. environmental constituen- is overpriced. (I cannot wait must be destroyed; that enjoyed modeling their When gasoline prices hit cies. What is Obama’s grand for Obamacare!) In an op-ed voter rights be suppressed; Sebring Woman’s lovely clothes. their peak at around $4.00, plan to get America back on piece for the New York that courts should be filled Club appreciates Sincere thanks to those Democrats were demanding the road to energy independ- Times, automobile expert with right wing radical donations who donated door prizes: Bush’s head on a platter, but ence? One million electric Edward Niedermeyer wrote judges and that lobbyists Belk, Bonworth, Dress under Obama the higher cars on the road by 2015. the Volt “offers the perform- for giant corporations for- Editor: Barn, Rejuvenation, Sylvia prices are simply the new The Volt was supposed to ance and interior space of a mulate policy that takes The GFWC Woman’s Hayes of Mild and Wild, normal. Rather than take be the bright and shining $15,000 economy car.” away the power of the mid- Club of Sebring thanks our and our chorus members steps to curb rising fuel symbol of the Obama admin- Niedermeyer claims the dle class. members, a few of our who also donated door prices, the administration is istration’s green energy rev- Obama administration knew If ALEC has it’s way, the members’ husbands, and the prizes and great items for waging its own ideological olution, but instead has from the get-go that the Volt America our Founding community for their gener- the Opportunity Table. war — against energy inde- become a reminder of what would likely be a financial Fathers worked so hard to ous donations to our recent A very special thank you pendence — by drilling reg- happens when the federal flop. Nonetheless, with create will be no more. flea market. The event was to our future Sweet Adeline ulations and moratoriums government over steps its pockets stuffed full of tax- Millie Grime a huge success because of Shayla Renee, 5-year-old that, according to Steve Constitutional boundaries to payer funds, the administra- Sebring charitable contributors, granddaughter of member Forbes, “is fueling an energy meddle in private industry. tion merrily doled out including U-Lock-It Tina Altic. Shayla modeled crisis that could bring this Like most ideas coming Energy Department grants Bouquets Storage. The Safe House, a lovely tutu by Elegant nation to its knees.” from the ideological left, and loans, and in essence, Church Service Center, and Tutus by Patti of Avon Park We hear much these days electric cars are great in the- chose for us the type of cars Thanks for making ARC were the recipients of Proceeds will go to the cho- about all the jobs “saved or ory but fall short in applica- they believe we should Terror Trail a the left over items; every- rus’ scholarship fund. created” but hear little about tion. For one, the people drive. On a positive note, the success thing will be put to good To date, the chorus has jobs slashed or destroyed. In who need them most can’t electric vehicle industry use for people in the com- given out 24 scholarship many ways, the Obama afford them. Even with the might have the unintended Editor: munity, too. awards. Our next event and administration has become a $7500 (taxpayer-funded) consequence of creating The Humane Society of Events like the flea mar- scholarship fundraiser will job-wrecking machine. federal rebate, thousands of more jobs as fire stations Highlands County would ket enables us to fund the be our Heart 2 HEART Feb. According to Forbes in the unwanted Volts, priced from hire more firefighters to han- like to thank everyone programs we support 25 at the Union same Politico op-ed piece, $32,000 to $57,000, remain dle the increased workload. involved in Terror Trail including: The Peace River Congregational Millennium the six-month gulf drilling parked on dealership lots 2011. Over 85 volunteers Safe House, Adopt-a- Center in Avon Park. moratorium alone cost 8,169 across the country. Many Susan Stamper Brown’s weekly arrived every Friday and Highway Program, Guests are the Heartland jobs and $487 million in more would be sitting on column is nationally syndicated Saturday night to make this Salvation Army, The Hugh Pops band. This is our very wages, not to mention the those lots, were it not for exclusively by Cagle Cartoons event the huge success it O’Brian Youth Leadership big Scholarship Fundraiser. sweeping effects on the Obama’s buddy, General newspaper syndicate. Email was. It was pure joy to (HOBY) Program, For info, call 382-6632 trucking and agriculture Electric (GE) CEO Jeff Susan at work with so many talented Woodlawn Elementary In harmony with sincere industries. Immelt’s decision to pur- [email protected]. Guest students. They made the School RIF Program thanks In this struggling econo- chase twelve thousand Volts. columns are the opinion of the event come alive. (Reading is Fundamental), Maureen Raymond my, the obvious solution Immelt also joined Obama’s writer, not necessarily those of Special thank you to scholarships for women at Heart of Highland, Sweet would be to reduce regula- electric car revolution with the News-Sun staff. Lake Placid Health Care SFCC, as well as to create Adelines Show Chorus

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Geiger, 86, of and had been a resident of 19, 2011 at Stephenson- ALDA JOSLIN Sebring died Nov. 17, 2011. Sebring since 2003, coming Nelson Funeral Home Chapel Alda Grace (Oliver) Joslin, from Miami. He had been a in Sebring. The family will 92, passed away on Nov. 13, Arrangements are being bridge tender, served in the receive friends prior to the 2011. In lieu of flowers, handled by Stephenson- U.S. Navy and was of the service, beginning at 1:30 please consider donations to Nelson Funeral Home, Jehovah Witness faith. p.m. Interment at Lakeview the Ladies Auxiliary, Post Sebring. DAILY COMMERCIAL; 3.639"; 1"; Black; hospice (cor- COMMUNITY BRIEFS nerstone), obit pg; 0 0 0 1 3 4 8 8 Continued from page 2A Membership in the SAR is open to Dec. 6. men who can demonstrate that their More information on the department noon to 4 p.m. today. ancestor provided service in the cause website at www.lppd.com/. Register at Healthcare providers have long of American independence either by the police department struggled to overcome the adverse serving in the military or in some other PUBLIX-National Newspaper Plac; 3.639"; 16"; Black; effects caused by the use of tobacco significant role. Boat ramp closed for repairs 87465-liqours; 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 6 during pregnancy. At least 20 percent Goals of the 118-year-old patriotic of low-birth weight births, eight per- LAKE PLACID — Highlands organization include promoting patriot- cent of pre-term deliveries and five County Parks and Recreation ism and building respect for American percent of all prenatal deaths are linked Department Lake Persimmon boat ramp history and the founding fathers. Call to smoking during pregnancy, making located at 150 Hillside Dr. in Lake 465-7345. smoking the most important modifiable Placid will be closed for repair and cause of poor pregnancy outcome. DeSoto MHP Bazaar is maintenance through Thursday, Dec. Lunch will be provided during the 91. The boat ramp will not be open for meeting at the Bert J. Harris Agri-Civic Saturday the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Center, 4509 George Blvd. Call 382- For further information on boat ramp SEBRING — DeSoto Mobile Home 7252. closings you may contact the Highlands Park will hold its annual Holiday County Parks and Recreation Bazaar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 Golden Era Big Band at Department at 402-6812. Highlands Social Dance Club p.m. at the clubhouse. Handmade items and homemade baked goods, along Events at local lodges, posts SEBRING — The Highlands Social with a lunch counter featuring home- Dance Club hosts ballroom dancing made soups, sandwiches and desserts AVON PARK — The Combat today at the Senior Center on Sebring will be available. Come do your holi- Veterans Memorial VFW Post 9853 in Parkway from 7-9:30 p.m. day shopping early. Avon Park, will host the following Dance the night away to the music of events: the Chuck White and Friends. All Club Toy Run/Poker Run is Today - Music by Uptown Country dances are open to the public. Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Appropriate dress required. Snack bar Saturday - Karaoke by Peg and Perry opens at 6 p.m. SEBRING — DeSoto City Volunteer from 5-8 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $7 Fire Department’s fifth annual Toy For more information, call 452-9853. for non-members. Run/Poker Run will be on Saturday at For more information, call 385-6671. 6800 George Blvd. West (behind the LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Health Department). Elks 2661, will host the following Shop at the Elks on Please bring a toy and $10 will events: Saturday include poker hand, one raffle ticket Saturday - Ladies Christmas Bazaar and one barbecue ticket. Any extra (call for time). LAKE PLACID — Shop at the Lake hand is $5. For more information, call 465-2661. Placid Elks Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 There will be doughnuts and coffee p.m. The sale will feature Christmas from 9-10 a.m. The run starts at 10:30 LAKE PLACID — The Veterans of crafts, cookies by the pound, bake sale, a.m. There will be lunch, raffles and Foreign Wars Post 3880 in Lake Placid, apple sumplings, Sam’s Pickles, plants more exciting things to do. Bring the will host the following events: and many more homemade crafts. kids and let them see the fire trucks. Today - Music, to be announced, call There will be a snack bar. The lodge is This is an important opportunity for for time. behind Winn Dixie, 200 C,R, 621. Call everyone to meet their local volunteers. Saturday - Music with LT (call for 465-2661. Call Rene at 443-0213 or the fire sta- time). tion at 386-6755. For details, call 699-5444. Sons of the American Revolution meet Saturday LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid LPPD offering first aid, CPR Moose 2374 will host the following LAKE PLACID — Sons of the clases. events: American Revolution Highlands Today - Music with BobKat from 6- Chapter meets on the third Saturday, LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid 10 p.m. (Nov. 19) of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Police Department will offer its Saturday - Music with Big Freddie the Heartland Bank in Lake Placid. American Heart Association First Aid from 6-10 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Class on Dec. 5 and the CPR Class on For details, call 465-0131.

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On a gray, windy fall after- boys now.” noon just south of Atlanta, 16 While Berry had spoken American soldiers lined up to with several soldiers by tell ordinary people about an phone, the mom was over- extraordinary man. whelmed by seeing them Pfc. Jeremy Faulkner, 23, recount her son’s final and five fellow 101st moments. Airborne Division heroes “(I have to) forget about were killed in Afghanistan’s myself and try to lift them rugged Kunar Province dur- up,” Berry said. “I didn’t real- ing a chaotic Mar. 29 fire- ly understand that a lot of fight. Despite heavy casual- them were hurting the way ties, American forces ulti- they were.” mately won the battle, and low paratrooper said. “He She wants Jeremy’s friends this long line of proud was always trying to learn to know that her son’s death “Screaming Eagles” served as and know his job. was not their fault. living proof. “But he was always the “It’s very emotional for all “We survived it,” Pfc. first to get yelled at,” the sol- of them,” she said. “I know a Faulkner’s company com- dier added, prompting laugh- lot of them feel like they mander said, emphasizing the ter. should have been out there heroism of all his soldiers. Still, tears began to flow instead of him.” “When it’s all said and done, when one tall, strong warrior, While Nov. 11 was Jeremy’s actions speak louder who looked like he could sin- Veterans Day, the raw, digni- than (anything) we can do glehandedly destroy a terror fied emotion inside the here.” cell, could barely speak Georgia National Guard Many of these soldiers through his grief. Armory showed that for returned from Afghanistan “I really can’t say too some, every day is Veterans just weeks after the bloody much or I’m going to get Day. Combat veterans live battle. Nearly eight months choked up,” he said. with emotions that few can later, as they check up on One Army specialist, who comprehend, and concern for wounded buddies and miss appeared older than the troops their well-being must be para- their fallen friends, the Fort standing to his left and right, mount. Campbell-based paratroopers touched the audience with his After the last soldier spoke, flew by helicopter to Griffin, candor. the audience paused to admire Ga., to present Pfc. “I miss him,” the soldier this remarkable line of Faulkner’s family with the said before a painful pause. heroes, who stood together in soldier’s posthumous Bronze “And I loved him very silence before the moving Star for Valor. much.” ceremony’s conclusion. It was “I try not to think about Nobody loved Jeremy more then that I reached a conclu- that day so much,” one sol- than his mother, Judy Berry. sion of my own. dier said, as Faulkner’s fami- We spoke two days after the While survivors of the Mar. ly sat just a few feet in front Nov. 10 ceremony. 29 firefight are still being of him. “I just think of the “It made me real proud,” challenged, they have already days before that.” Berry said. “But no matter won another battle since “I miss Faulkner a lot ... he how many medals or stripes - returning home. They have was a good friend of mine,” - whatever your soldier gets - succeeded in keeping Pfc. another soldier said. “There - you’d much rather have Jeremy Faulkner’s spirit was never a dull moment with him.” alive. him.” Jeremy’s mom feels a close “We know where you are,” While laughing isn’t easy, bond to her son’s brothers in a brother in arms said. “And especially after seeing close arms, who approached telling we’ll see you again.” friends killed and wounded, his story with the same fear- several Task Force No Slack less dedication they showed To find out more about Tom troops, who spoke despite on the battlefield. Sileo or to read features by enormous grief and pressure, “I didn’t realize how many other Creators Syndicate writers tried to lighten the mood. lives he had saved until I got and cartoonists, visit the “Jeremy was one of the a call from Afghanistan,” she Creators Syndicate website at smartest soldiers I met,” a fel- said. “Those boys are like my www.creators.com.

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Associated Press on the participants’ youthful University authority on the NEW YORK — idealism and more on drugs, student left during the 1960s. Everywhere, it seems, people violence and homelessness. Whether the Occupy want to weigh in about the “Somehow, we lost the movement will achieve real Occupy Wall Street protests high ground, we lost the nar- change, he said, may depend around the country, from rative,” he said. “Tactically, on whether the demonstrators CEOs and politicians to your the moment was right to and their sympathizers next-door neighbor. So far declare victory, have a big decide to bargain with the the talk has translated into global party and come back Democrats to achieve some little action. swinging next spring.” of their agenda. Two months into the Where does the movement Florida state Rep. Dwight movement, with police dis- go from here, especially now Bullard, a Miami Democrat mantling the encampments that police cleared out its who has met with organizers one by one, city by city, few unofficial headquarters, in Florida, said he and other politicians or policymakers Zuccotti Park in New York lawmakers are listening to have publicly taken up the City? the protesters and taking up protesters’ cause and done Will marches pack the their cause on such issues as anything to address corporate same punch as a noisy, ever- debit card fees. excesses and economic present outdoor camp in the “I would definitely say inequality. heart of New York’s financial that Occupy has encouraged But some political district? The protesters may or helped ignite, I guess, a observers say the demonstra- learn the answer to that on more aggressive fervor in the tors have changed the con- Thursday, when they plan bellies of my colleagues,” versation in the U.S., and acts of civil disobedience, Bullard said. “Sometimes that is a big first step. Howard Schnapp/Newsday/MCT including marches over you don’t want to jump out “They’ve shifted the cen- Occupy Wall Street protestor Andrew Carbone takes his place as protestors are allowed bridges in several cities and of the plane without a para- back into Zuccotti Park on Tuesday evening in New York City. ter of gravity of the debate an occupation of the New chute,” and it is nice to know so that the whole question of York City subway system. “there are people not only wealth and privilege is now band of millionaires did ‘They’ve shifted skeptical of that claim. “This thing has gone so far around the state but around being discussed,” said storm Capitol Hill on “That’s a stretch,” said and reflects such intense the country and around the William Galston, a senior Wednesday to urge Congress the center of Paul Beck, a political science feeling that I don’t think globe that are tired of being fellow at the Brookings to tax them more, claiming gravity of the professor at the Ohio State there’s any chance at all that beat down and taken advan- Institution, the Washington they are not paying their University in Columbus. we just saw it end,” said tage of by corporate inter- political think tank. “In a “fair share.” debate.’ “The sentiment of Ohioans Todd Gitlin, a Columbia ests.” democracy, what people are In Rhode Island, on that bill very much pre- talking about matters.” Democratic Sen. Sheldon WILLIAM GALSTON cedes any of the Occupy JD FINANCIAL; 3.639"; 4"; Process color; process, Georgia state Sen. Vincent Whitehouse noted that political think tank member Wall Street activities and bussiness; 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 7 Fort, a Democrat who was Occupy activists encouraged their spinoffs in various among those arrested when customers to fight back has framed the fight,” said cities.” protesters were expelled recently against fees imposed Mary Kay Henry, president As for why the protesters from an Atlanta park last by major banks — a fight of the Service Employees have yet to turn the conver- month, said he is not trou- that ended with Bank of International Union. sation into major action, bled by the absence of any America and its competitors “They’ve totally changed the some political observers said major tangible change. backing down. Whitehouse is debate within a 30-day peri- the movement has never real- “The Occupy movement is trying to channel the anger od.” ly clarified its policy objec- a relative baby. It’s just a that has bubbled up in the She added: “It has impact- tives and is hampered by a few months old,” he said. Occupy movement against ed expectations among peo- lack of clear-cut leadership. “The most important thing it big banks as he seeks support ple who were beaten down.” Kalle Lasn, co-founder of has done is to change the for a bill to crack down on In fact, labor leaders insist Adbusters, the Canadian conversation in this country. credit card interest rates. the Occupy movement’s mes- magazine that helped ignite You can’t have any policy Union leaders say the sage of economic inequality the Occupy Wall Street change, you can’t have any Occupy movement has also was a factor earlier this movement by issuing the ini- legislative change, until the brought a spark of optimism month in Ohio, where voters tial call for the demonstra- debate is changed.” and energy to organized overwhelmingly repealed a tion last spring, said the Examples of real, measur- labor after a summer of set- law curtailing public employ- “original magic” faded some- able Occupy-inspired change backs and assaults on their ees’ right to collective bar- what as news coverage of the in the political sphere are bargaining power. gaining. encampments around the hard to come by, though a “The Occupy movement But political experts are country began to focus less

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Page 8A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 18, 2011 www.newssun.com Aging in place is what most seniors want

Continued from page 1A According to an Associated ing services and charging trim kitchen drawers instead on the ground floor, and she accommodate them suitably and the town is benefiting Press-LifeGoesStrong.com membership fees that general- of cupboards, grab bars and recently had a safety bar for many years to come. from a $100,000 federal grant poll conducted in October, 52 ly range between $500 and nonslip floors in the bath- installed in her bathtub, so she There’s a room on the ground to put in place an aging-in- percent of baby boomers said $700 a year. rooms. thinks prospects are good for floor they could convert to a place program called Verona they were unlikely to move One of the potential prob- Arizona’s Pima County, staying put over the long bedroom, and space upstairs LIVE. someplace new in retirement. lems for people hoping to age along with a few other local term. to house a live-in aide if one Administrated by United In a 2005 survey by AARP, 89 in place is that their homes governments, has gone a step Plus, she’s got company at were needed. Jewish Communities of percent of people age 50 and may not be senior-friendly further, passing an ordinance home — a 26-year-old grand- “It’s a modest home, but MetroWest New Jersey, the older said they would prefer “It becomes a challenge requiring that all new homes daughter lives upstairs and it’s always worked for us,” program strives to educate to remain in their home indef- because we live in Peter Pan in the unincorporated areas commutes to a job in New said Rosanne Bornstein, 63, older people about available initely as they age. houses, designed for people around Tucson offer a basic York — and many friends who was a school counselor services to help them address That yearning, coupled who never grow old,” said level of accessibility. around town, where she has a and teacher for 25 years. problems and stay active in with a widespread dread of Susan Bosak, a social scien- They must have at least one busy schedule of club meet- “We’re very strong in wanting the community. Its partners going to a nursing home, has tist who is overseeing a pro- entrance with no steps. ings, group lunches, card to stay here.” include the health and police led to a nationwide surge of gram to boost intergenera- Minimum heights and widths games and occasional bus Her 69-year-old husband, a departments, the rescue programs aimed at helping tional engagement in Tulsa, are set so that light switches trips to casinos. retired pharmacist, said they squad, the public and public people stay in their neighbor- Okla. can be easily reached and “You’ve got to socialize,” worry that the economics of schools, and religious groups. hoods longer. Many older people live in doorways are passable in a she says. “There are things relocating might result in a Among the support services Verona LIVE is a version of homes that are 40 or more wheelchair. out there to do — you’ve got smaller residence, and crimp are a home maintenance pro- one such concept: the years old, abounding with For now, Beryl O’Connor’s to look for them.” their ability to entertain and gram with free safety checks Naturally Occurring narrow interior doorways, two-story, four-bedroom Cape Ira and Roseanne host out-of-town guests. and minor home repairs, Retirement Community, or hard-to-reach kitchen cup- Cod house, built in the 1940s, Bornstein, who live a few “People are younger and access to a social worker and NORC. That can be either a boards and potentially haz- poses no physical challenges blocks from O’Connor, also healthier when they retire,” he job counselor, a walking club specific housing complex or a ardous bathroom fixtures. for her. Her own bedroom is think their longtime home can said. and other social activities. In larger neighborhood in which “If you’re a boomer person, one program, a group of mid- many of the residents have with money to remodel, think dle-school girls provided one- aged in place over a long peri- about making your house WILKES, W. ROY (P.A.); 5.542"; 4"; Black; main a; 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 5 on-one computer training to od of time and need a range of more user-friendly, not just about 20 older adults. support services in order to more beautiful, for when you Social worker Connie continue living in their have your knee replacement Pifher, Verona’s health coor- homes. or a chronic condition,” said dinator, said a crucial part of Verona is an apt setting. Nancy Thompson of AARP. the overall initiative is edu- Roughly 20 percent of its res- “We’re talking smart, conven- cating older people to plan idents are over 65, compared ient. It doesn’t have to look ahead realistically and con- with 13 percent for New institutional or utilitarian.” stantly reassess their Jersey as a whole. To promote this outlook, prospects for successfully Another notable initiative AARP has teamed up with the aging in place. is the “village” concept. National Association of Home “There are some people Members of these nonprofit Builders to create a designa- who just can do it, especially entities can access specialized tion for certified aging in if they have family support,” programs and services, such place specialists trained in said Pifher, “And then you run as transportation to stores, designing and modifying resi- into people who think they home health care, or help with dences for the elderly. can do it, yet really can’t. You household chores, as well as a Several thousand builders, need to start educating people network of social activities contractors, remodelers and before a crisis hits.” with other members. architects have been certified. There’s no question that About 65 village organiza- Building or remodeling aging in place has broad tions have formed in the U.S. homes can include such appeal. in recent years, offering vary- details as touchless faucets,

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1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to a WRIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA OF EXECUTION issued out of the County Court of IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 282010CA000583XXXXXX IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CASE NO. 11-644 GCS CASE NO. 09-1721GCS the Tenth Judicial Circuit In and for Highlands CASE NO. 28-2010-CA-000155 GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, CIVIL DIVISION SECTION NO. Civil BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., County, Florida, on the 25th day of August, 2011, BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS Plaintiff, CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000690 MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, in the cause wherein OHRT'S MOBILE VILLAGE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA- vs BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. F/K/A MIDFLORIDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, vs. INC., is Plaintiff, and STONE REOLI, is Defendant, TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFI- EDWARD T. ZARICK, et al., Plaintiff, Plaintiff, FRANK L. DUCHARME A/K/A FRANK DUCHARME; being Case No. 11-77CCS in the said Court, I, Su- CATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET Defendants. vs. v. AUDREY M. DUCHARME A/K/A AUDREY san Benton, Sheriff of Highlands County, Florida, BACKED SECURITIES 1 LLC, ASSET NOTICE OF SALE BLAKE C. JONES AND UNKNOWN KIMBERLEE L. GREENE DION; JAMES DION; MID- DUCHARME, ET AL. have levied upon all of the Defendant, STONE BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE10, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 TENANTS/OWNERS, FLORIDA CREDIT UNION F/K/A MIDFLORIDA FED- Defendants REOLI's, right, title and interest in and to the fol- Plaintiff, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- Defendants. ERAL CREDIT UNION; GOLF HAMMOCK OWNERS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE lowing described PERSONAL property in Highlands vs. der or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure NOTICE OF SALE ASSOCIATION, INC.; TENANT #1; TENANT #2; (Please publish in THE NEWS SUN) County, Florida, to-wit: HESLAR, THOMAS A., et. al., dated October 28, 2011 and entered in Case No. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to a Final and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final MOBILE HOME LOCATED AT OHRT'S MOBILE Defendants. 282010CA000583XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in BY, THROUGH, AND UNDER, AND AGAINST THE Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 3, VILLAGE, 1722 JIM LANE, SEBRING, FLORIDA RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands this cause on October 31, 2011, in the Circuit HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT 2011, and entered in Case No. 09-1721GCS, of 33870 MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- County, Florida, wherein GREEN TREE SERVICING, Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in 1971 MOBILE HOME, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER der or Final Judgment entered in Case No. LLC, is Plaintiff and EDWARD T. ZARICK; JANICE property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida. BANK OF F2023, TITLE NUMBER 4369061, 52' WITH A 28-2010-CA-000155 of the Circuit Court of the L. ZARICK; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UN- scribed as: SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR AMERICA, N.A. (hereafter ``Plaintiff''), is Plaintiff CARPORT. WHITE IN COLOR, ALSO INCLUDING 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS KNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PAR- LOT 15, IN BLOCK 1, OF HIGHLANDS PARK OTHER CLAIMANTS, and FRANK L. DUCHARME A/K/A FRANK FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS. County, Florida, wherein, BANK OF AMERICA, NA- TIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UN- ESTATES, SECTION B, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Defendants. DUCHARME; AUDREY M. DUCHARME A/K/A AU- and on the 6th day of December, 2011, at TIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY DER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE NOTICE OF ACTION DREY DUCHARME; JOHN DOE N/K/A JIM OHRT'S MOBILE VILLAGE, 1722 Jim Lane, in the MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSO- ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY 68, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING KONKOLY; JANE DOE N/K/A BARBARA KONKOLY City of Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, at the CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLD- RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY COUNTY, FLORIDA. BY, THROUGH, AND UNDER, AND AGAINST THE are defendants. I will sell to the highest and best hour of 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as pos- ERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURI- HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell to and commonly known as: 128 HALLMARK AVE., HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT bidder for cash in the MAIN ENTRANCE of the sible, I will offer for sale all of the said defendant, TIES 1 LLC, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SE- the highest and best bidder for cash at in the Jury LAKE PLACID, FL 33852; including the building, KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID Courthouse; 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, STONE REOLI's, right, title and interest in the RIES 2005-HE10, Plaintiff, and, HESLAR, THO- Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SEBRING, at 11:00 a.m., on the 6th day of De- aforesaid property at public outcry and will sell the MAS A., et. al., are Defendants. I will sell to the County Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR cember, 2011, the following described property same, subject to all prior liens, encumbrances and highest bidder for cash at, JURY ASSEMBLY Sebring, Florida 33870, at Highlands County, cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room OTHER CLAIMANTS as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: judgments, if any, to the highest and best bidder ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT COURTHOUSE, 430 Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 29th day of Novem- in the basement of the Highlands County Court- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to LOT 29, BLOCK 195, WOODLAWN TERRACE or bidders for CASH, the proceeds to be applied S. COMMERCE AVENUE SEBRING, FL 33870, at ber, 2011, the following described property as set house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- foreclose on the following real property in High- SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT as far as may be to the payment of costs and the the hour of 11 A.M. on the 6th day of December, forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to-wit: bring, Florida 33870, on December 13, 2011 at lands County, Florida: THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE satisfaction of the above-described execution. 2011, the following described property: LOT 17, BLOCK 40, DESOTO CITY, SECOND 11 a.m. LOT 112, GOLF HAMMOCK UNIT III, A SUBDI- 96, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS Dated this, October 25, 2011 Lot 12, Block A of THE GROVE, according to SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RE- Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- VISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RECORDED IN TRAN- SUSAN BENTON, SHERIFF OF the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 12, CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 39, OF THE plus from the sale, if any, other than the property CORDED AT PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 10, IN THE SCRIPT PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 1, OF THE PUBLIC HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Page(s) 63, of the Public Records of Highlands PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. By: /s/ Deputy Kevin Awbrey County, Florida. FLORIDA, LESS THE NORTHERLY 10 FEET a claim within 60 days after the sale. FLORIDA. If you are a person with a disability who needs any DEPUTY SHERIFF Any person claiming an interest in the surplus THEREOF, PARALLELING LOT 16, OF SAID PLAT Dated this 31st day of October, 2011. has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of accommodation in order to participate in an court In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities from the sale, if any, other than the property AND THE NORTH HALF OF THAT PORTION OF Clerk of the Circuit Court the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Highlands County, Flor- proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to Act, persons with disabilities needing a special owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a SIXTH STREET SOUTH, LYING BETWEEN LOT 1, By: /s/ Toni Kopp ida, and you are required to serve a copy of your the provision of certain assistance. Please contact accommodation to participate in this proceeding claim within 60 days after the sale. BLOCK 44 AND LOT 17, BLOCK 40, DESOTO CITY Deputy Clerk written defenses to the Complaint, if any, to Greg- the Office of Court Administrator, (863)534-4690, should contact the agency sending this notice at DATED this 10th day of November, 2011. SECOND SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT November 18, 25, 2011 ory A. Sanoba, Esq., 422 South Florida Avenue, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this 434 Fernleaf Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, Telephone ROBERT W. GERMAINE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 39, IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT Lakeland, Florida 33801, on or before December Foreclosure Complaint; if you are hearing or voice 863/402-7228 not later than seven days prior to Clerk Circuit Court OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, 13, 2011, and file the original with the Clerk of impaired, call TDD (863)534-7777 or Florida Re- the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TTD) By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS VACATED BY THE BOARD IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attor- lay Service 711. 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, Deputy Clerk OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECORDED IN OF- CIVIL DIVISION ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default Dated this 9th day of November, 2011. via Florida Relay Services. November 18, 25, 2011 FICIAL RECORDS BOOK 697, PAGE 115, OF THE CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000088 will be entered against you for the relief de- ROBERT GERMAINE November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011 PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUN- manded in the Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FLORIDA, AND THE NORTHERLY FIVE FEET F TRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP DATE: November 2, 2011. BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, THAT PORTION OF SIXTH STREET SOUTH, LYING Plaintiff, BOB GERMAINE As Deputy Clerk IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY BETWEEN LOT 1, BLOCK 44, AND LOT 17, vs. Clerk of the Court November 18, 25, 2011 CASE NO.: 2010-CA-000988 BLOCK 40, DESOTO CITY, SECOND SUBDIVISION, By: /s/ Toni Kopp IN THE CIRCUIT COURT BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. f/k/a COUN- ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AS- Deputy Clerk OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 39, OF THE PUBLIC RE- SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES November 11, 18, 2011 IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY Plaintiff, CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, OF SUSAN JONES, DECEASED, STEFAN JONES; GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION vs. MAXINE CRANE; LLEWELLYN JONES, AND UN- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WHICH ATTACHED TO THE AFORESAID LOT 1, CASE NO. 2009CA001111 BASIL O'NEILL A/K/A BASIL ONEILL. KNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BLOCK 44, BY VIRTUE OF STREET VACATION EF- SAXON MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. Defendant(s). Defendants. IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA FECTED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF Plaintiff, NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL DIVISION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECORDED IN OFFI- vs. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to a Final Case No.: 28-2010-CA-000662 CIAL RECORDS BOOK 697, PAGE 115, OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ENID PRYCE, et al., Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Oc- Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in Division: Civil PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Defendants. tober 28, 2011 entered in Civil Case No. this cause on October 28, 2011, in the Circuit DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 2010-CA-000988 of the Circuit Court of the 10th Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE UCN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN REF: 11000311PCS Judgment of Foreclosure filed October 3, 2011 ida, wherein BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. scribed as: 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE IN RE: ESTATE OF entered in Civil Case No. 2009CA001111 of the F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LOT 17, BLOCK 6, TEMPLE TERRACE, AC- CATES, SERIES 2007-NC3 LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 WILLIAM JOSEPH Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and L.P., Plaintiff and BASIL O'NEILL A/K/A BASIL CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN Plaintiff, DAYS AFTER THE SALE. GORMLEY, SR. for Highlands County, Sebring, Florida, the Clerk ONEILL are defendant(s), I will sell to the highest PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 36, OF THE PUBLIC RE- v. In accordance with the Americans with Dis- Deceased. will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at and best bidder for cash, AT THE JURY ASSEM- CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. JANET MARIE MORENO; COSME DAMIEN MO- abilities Act of 1990, persons needing special ac- NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County BLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH- and commonly known as: 34 DUKE STREET, RENO; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TEN- commodation to participate in this proceeding The administration of the estate of WILLIAM Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Se- LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 430 LAKE PLACID, FL 33852; including the building, ANT #2; ; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES ANY should contact the Clerk of the Court not later JOSEPH GORMLEY, SR., deceased, whose date bring, FL 33870 in accordance with Chapter 45, SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTER- than five business days prior to the proceeding at of death was February 2, 2011, is pending in the Florida Statutes on the 13th day of December, AT 11:00 A.M., November 28, 2011, the follow- public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for ESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST A the Highlands County Courthouse. Telephone Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Pro- 2011 at 11:00 AM on the following described ing described property as set forth in said Final cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN 863-386-6565 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida bate Division, the address of which is 590 South property as set forth in said Final Judgment, Judgment, to-wit: in the basement of the Highlands County Court- TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UN- Relay Service. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The to-wit: LOT 21, BLOCK 4, SEBRING RIDGE, SECTION house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS DATED at Sebring, Florida, on October 31, names and addresses of the personal represen- Unit D-5, THE BLUFFS OF SEBRING CONDOMIN- G, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE- bring, Florida 33870, on November 28, 2011 at SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR 2011. tative and the personal representative's attorney IUM, PHASE H, according to the Declaration of CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 28, OF THE 11 a.m. OTHER CLAIMANTS, ROBERT W. GERMAINE are set forth below. Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Re- PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY FLOR- Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- Defendants, As Clerk, Circuit Court All creditors of the decedent and other per- cords Book 849, Page 363, IDA. plus from the sale, if any, other than the property NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak sons having claims or demands against dece- and amended in O.R. Book 883, Page 323, and ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final As Deputy Clerk dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is amended in O.R. Book 916, Page 579, and SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN a claim within 60 days after the sale. Summary Judgement dated October 31, 2011, November 11, 18, 2011 required to be served must file their claims with amended in O.R. Book 916, Page 581, and THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE Dated this 31st day of October, 2011. entered in Civil Case No.: 28-2010-CA-000662, this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- amended in O.R. Book 934, Page 293, and LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF amended in O.R. Book 934, Page 738, and DAYS AFTER THE SALE. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein DEUT- OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF amended in O.R. Book 952, Page 222, and If you are a person with a disability who needs any Deputy Clerk SCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. amended in O.R. Book 952, Page 229, and accommodation in order to participate in this pro- November 11, 18, 2011 TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CASE NO: 10000014GCS All other creditors of the decedent and other amended in O.R. Book 958, Page 456, and ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., persons having claims or demands against dece- amended in O.R. Book 967, Page 486, and provision of certain assistance. Please contact 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- Plaintiff, dent's estate must file their claims with this court amended in O.R. Book 972, Page 99, and Court Administration at 430 S.Commerce Avenue, CATES, SERIES 2007-NC3 is Plaintiff, and JANET vs. WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE amended in O.R. Book 973, Page 510, and Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone MARIE MORENO and COSME DAMIEN MORENO, ANDRE FLETCHER, et al. FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. amended in O.R. Book 985, Page 34, and (863)534-4690, within two (2) working days of are Defendants. Defendants. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME amended in O.R. Book 990, Page 309, and receipt of this Notice; if you are hearing or voice PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Subscribe amended in O.R. Book 1028, Page 272, and impaired, call 1-800-955-8771. public sale, at the Jury Assembly Room, Base- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Sum- THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER amended in O.R. Book 1053, Page 192, and ROBERT W. GERMAINE ment, 430 South Commerce Ave., Highlands mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Octo- BARRED. amended in O.R. Book 1130, Page 1768, and CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT County Courthouse, Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 ber 28, 2011 entered in Civil Case No.: NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET amended in O.R. Book 1209, Page 412, and Highlands County, Florida FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) a.m. on the 23rd day of November, A.D. 2011 10000014GCS of the Circuit Curt of the Tenth Ju- to amended in O.R. Book 1213, Page 52, and By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak the following described real property as set forth dicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Se- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE amended in O.R. Book 1281, Page 64, and Deputy Clerk of Court in said Final Summary Judgment, to wit: bring, Florida, I will sell to the highest and best OF DEATH IS BARRED. amended in O.R. Book 1356, Page 1552 (parts of ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 20 AND LOT 21, bidder for cash at The JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, The date of first publication of this Notice is which were revoked in O.R. Book 1365, Page SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP November 11, 2011. BLOCK C, CRESCENT VIEW SUBDIVISION, AC- BASEMENT, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, the 1473), and amended in O.R. Book 1398, Page 4630 Woodland Corporate Blvd. CORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT SEBRING, FL 33870 at 11:00 am on the 28th day Personal Representative: 1158, and amended in O.R. Book 1596, Page Suite 100 BOOK 2, PAGE 54, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- of November, 2011 the following described prop- /s/ Virginia J. Foose 287, and amended in O.R. Book 1662, Page 868, Tampa, FL 33614 LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. erty as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, 405 West Bridge Street and amended in O.R. Book 1830, Page 1903, (813)880-8888 Morrisville, Pennsylvania 19067-2303 If you are a person claiming a right to funds to-wit: News-Sun and amended in O.R. Book 1850, Page 1460, (813)880-8800 remaining after the sale, you must file a claim LOTS 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 297, 298, Attorney for Personal Representative: and being a part of LAKE SEBRING TRACTS, ac- November 11, 18, 2011 with the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale. 299, 300 AND 301, AVON PARK LAKES UNIT NO. /s/ John F. Freeborn cording to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat If you fail to file a cliam you will not be entitled to Request a Notice of Lien Sale be published on the 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- JOHN F. FREEBORN, Esquire Book 2, Page 146, of the Public Records of High- Attorney for VIRGINIA J. FOOSE any remaining funds. After 60 days, only the following listed units. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 88, OF THE Call lands County, Florida. owner of record as of the date of the lis pendens (Customer Name) PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Florida Bar Number: #520403 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus may claim the surplus. Misc Items - Household Items 17 FLORIDA. FREEBORN & FREEBORN PA from the sale, if any, other than the property WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on (Customer Address) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus 360 Monroe Street owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file Dunedin, FL 34698 October 31, 2011. (City, state, zip code) from the sale, if any, other than the property 385-6155 a claim within 60 days after the sale. ROBERT W. GERMAINE owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file Telephone: (727) 733-1900 Dated this 31st day of October, 2011. CLERK OF THE COURT LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: a claim within 60 days after the sale. Fax: (727) 733-6362 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Annette E. Daff Date: Wednesday December, 7th 2011 Dated this 31st day of October, 2011. E-Mail: [email protected] As Clerk of the Court Deputy Clerk Time: 10:00 AM (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) Robert W. Germaine November 11, 18, 2011 BY: /s/ Toni Kopp (COURT SEAL) Location: 1548 CR 621 East, Lake Placid, Fl. Clerk of the Circuit Court Deputy Clerk November 11, 18, 2011 33852 ( Canevari Warehouse Rentals) Unit # 17 By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak November 11, 18, 2011 November 18, 25, 2011 Deputy Clerk November 11, 18, 2011

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1050 Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 282010CA000772AOOOXX NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. LAVERNIA BUEFORD A/K/A LAVERNIA ZABACH; SEAN BUEFORD; FIDELITY FINANCIAL CORPORA- TION, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DE- PARTMENT OF TREASURY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S); IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg- ment of Foreclosure Sale dated the 7th day of November, 2011, and entered in Case No. 282010CA000772AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORT- GAGE, LLC is the Plaintiff and LAVERNIA BUE- FORD A/K/A LAVERNIA ZABACH; SEAN BUEFORD; FIDELITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY and UNKNOWN TENANT(S); IN POS- SESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defen- dants. The Clerk of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGH- LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 at the Highlands County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 6th day of December, 2011, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: ALL OF LOT 5, THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 6 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 268, LAKE SEBRING SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AS A POINT OF BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST COR- NER OF SAID LOT 5 ON THE EASTERLY BOUND- DUMMY 09 ARY OF CLEVELAND ROAD; THENCE NORTH- WESTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF CLEVELAND ROAD A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH LOT LINE COMMON TO LOTS 5 AND 6 A DISTANCE OF 131.42 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF SERVICE LOTS 6, 5 AND 4 A DISTANCE OF 74.46 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND PARAL- LEL TO LOT LINE COMMON TO LOTS 4 AND 5 A DISTANCE OF 136.98 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF CLEVELAND ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF CLEVELAND ROAD IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIREC- DIRECTORY TION A DISTANCE OF 65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DUMMY Dated this 10th day of November, 2011. Robert W. Germaine Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk November 18, 25, 2011 5X21.5

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 282010CA000215XXXXXX GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, AD # Plaintiff, vs MICHAEL D. POWELL, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- 00011623 der or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated October 28, 2011 and entered in Case No. 282010CA000215XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, is Plaintiff and MICHAEL D. POWELL; LYNN K. POWELL; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UN- KNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PAR- TIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UN- DER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, at Highlands County, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 29th day of Novem- ber, 2011, the following described property as set forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 35, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS PARK ES- TATES SECTION E, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 87, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. In accordance with the Americans with Dis- abilities Act of 1990, persons needing special ac- commodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of the Court not later than five business days prior to the proceeding at the Highlands County Courthouse. Telephone 863-386-6565 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service. DATED at Sebring, Florida, on October 31, 2011. ROBERT W. GERMAINE As Clerk, Circuit Court By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak As Deputy Clerk November 11, 18, 2011

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. GC 10-548 HIGHLANDS COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., a Florida corporation Plaintiff, vs ESTATE OF MANUEL E. SANCHEZ, deceased, his unknown heirs, devisees, legatees or grantees, and any and all other persons or parties claiming by, through, under or against him; and all claim- ants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming un- der any of the above named or described defen- dants or parties or claiming to have any right, title or interest in and to the lands hereafter described Defendants NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a final decree of foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause in the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Highlands County, Florida, described as: Lot 8, of PENNY HEIGHTS,, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 68, Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 A.M. on the 6th day of December, A.D., 2011. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. DATED this 1st day of September, 2011. ROBERT W. GERMAINE Clerk Circuit Court By: /s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk *In accordance with the Americans With Disabili- ties Act, persons with disabilities needing a spe- cial accommodation to participate in this proceed- ing should contact the Clerk of Courts office at 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870-3701, Telephone 863-402-6500 not later than seven days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired (TDD) 1-800-9771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, Via Florida Relay Service. November 11, 18, 2011

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Garage & 1050 Legals 1050 Legals 2100 Help Wanted 4320 Real Estate Wanted 6320 Seasonal Property 7320 Yard Sales IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT LPN'S - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY BEAUTIFUL ON LAKE ISTOKPOGA. LAKE PLACID - Sat. 8-1pm. 200 CR OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, Full Time & Part Time, Apply at Crown ATTENTION: CASH for your Home, 1BR, 1BA. Fully furnished, incl. W/D, 621 behind Winn Dixie. Christmas Ba- IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY Pointe, 5005 Sun N' Lake Blvd., Duplex, Apartment, Commercial private drive and entry, private dock zaar at Lake Placid Elks Lodge. Christ- CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL DIVISION Sebring, Fl. 33872 Property. Rapid Closing, and boat ramp, fish cleaning station mas crafts, plants, baked goods, home- CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-000764 CASE NO.: 28-2010-CA-000721 "As Is" Condition. 863-441-2689. w/elec. & water. Central A/C, Direct made Apple Dumplings, pickles & JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- SAXON MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. MAINTENANCE WORKER STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL TV. $1200 mo. (3 mo. min). Call cookies by the pound. Snack bar open. TION Plaintiff, THE ANDERSONS, INC. 863-414-5276 or 863-835-0535 Door Prizes. Plaintiff, vs. vs. RICHARD C. PROVERB and NANCY L. PROVERB, The Andersons, Inc. has an oppor- LAKE PLACID * SYLVAN SHORES * FRANK V. TREVINO AND BENITA H. TREVINO, AD- HIGHLANDS INDEPENDENT BANK, AND UN- tunity for a Maintenance Worker posi- Commercial Rental Rain or Shine! 1538 Cedarbrook St., Fri VANCED FINANCIAL SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, KNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, tion based in our Lake Placid, Florida 6750 & Sat Nov. 18 & 19, 8am - 4pm. Furn., INC., AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. facility. This position is SEBRING 640 Park St. 6400 sq ft, bedding AB Blasting machine, X-mas Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE responsible performing a variety of 5000 $1600/mo: A/C, office, BA, 8 decor, jewelry, clothing (ladies 8-18), NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to a Final maintenance, fabrication and Mobile Homes overhead doors, 3 phase electric, pressure cleaner, crafts & MORE! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in operations tasks, including but not lim- fenced yard, near Sebring Parkway. SEBRING COMMUNITY GARAGE Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on October 28, 2011, in the Circuit ited to, mechanical, electrical, pneu- Call Chip Boring 863-385-0077 SALES for 2012 are Jan. 28th, Feb. this cause on October 5, 2011, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the matic and hydraulic Mobile Homes or Cell 863-381-1298 18th, Mar. 17th, Apr. 21st, May 19th, Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- troubleshooting and repair of For Sale on the SIDEWALKS at the HISTORIC property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- scribed as: production equipment. 5050 PALM HARBOR HOMES DOWNTOWN CIRCLE. See application scribed as: LOT 6, BLOCK 12, ORANGE BLOSSOM ES- www.destinationdowntownsebrig.com LOT EIGHTEEN (18), BLOCK TWO HUNDRED TATES, UNIT 12, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Qualified applicants will possess: Factory Direct Sale 15K - 25K Off Models 7000 SEBRING COMMUNITY GARAGE FORTH THREE (243), OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES, THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 65, o High school diploma or GED; further SECTION 18, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS technical training preferred. 800-622-2832 ext 210 Merchandise SALE on SIDEWALKS at the CIRCLE AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 87, OF COUNTY, FLORIDA. o 2 or more years experience with DOWNTOWN. Over 60 Vendors! THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, and commonly known as: 2030 ANDALUSIA ST., troubleshooting, repair and mainte- Mobile Homes Saturday Nov. 19th, 2011 7am - ? FLORIDA. SEBRING, FL 33875; including the building, ap- nance of production equipment and 5150 For Rent Appliances SEBRING - SUN ' N LAKE and commonly known as: 667 SERENADE TERR, purtenances, and fixtures located therein, at pub- machinery. 7040 6614 Matanzas Dr. Fri - Sat - Sun, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852; including the building, lic sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, o General mechanical, welding and SEBRING NICELY Furnished 2/2. Split KITCHEN FOR SALE! Electric Stove, Nov 18-19-20, 7AM-4PM. Something appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the heavy equipment repair skills. bedroom plan. 4 - 6 month seasonal or Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator all For Everyone! Too Much To List! public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for basement of the Highlands County Courthouse lo- o Good customer service and verbal longer. Located off of Thunderbird Rd. white. Asking $1500 obo. Call SEBRING - ** BENEFIT SALE! ** cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room cated at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Flor- communication skills. No pets. Room for car & boat parking. 517-902-6175 Sat. Nov. 19 th, 7 am -? 2641 Blue in the basement of the Highlands County Court- ida 33870, on November 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. o Ability to lift 50-100 pounds Cable, internet incl. Call 863-414-1450 Bonnet Dr. ( off Hammock Rd. ), house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- periodically and to work at heights of WASHER & GAS DRYER on pedestal. Something for Everyone / Much More! bring, Florida 33870, on December 7, 2011 at 11 plus from the sale, if any, other than the property 40 feet. Kenmore Elite Smart Wash High Effi- SEBRING - *FAIRMONT ESTATES* a.m. owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file ciency. 90wash cycles & 9 dry cycles. MULTI FAMILY SALE! 3336 Main Ave., Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- a claim within 60 days after the sale. The Andersons, Inc. supports a drug 6000 $900 or trade for small dependable car. Thur & Fri , Nov.17&18, 8:30 am plus from the sale, if any, other than the property Dated this 31st day of October, 2011. free workplace and administers SORRY SOLD!! owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file Clerk of the Circuit Court pre-employment drug testing. This is a Rentals 5pm. Something For Everyone! a claim within 60 days after the sale. By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak full-time position with an attractive Too Much To List!! Office & Business Dated this 6th day of October, 2011. Deputy Clerk benefits package. Please submit re- SEBRING - 4224 LEAF RD. Thur-Fri Clerk of the Circuit Court November 11, 18, 2011 sume and/or application, no later than Duplexes for Rent 7280 Equipment -Sat, 17-18-19, 8am-noon. Hallmark By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak November 28, as follows: 6050 SHOP CLOSING Equipment for Sale! colletcible ornaments, sm generator, Deputy Clerk SEBRING DUPLEX, 2/1 large living Display cases, hair dryers, sink, hydrau- pole chain saw, elec. hedge trim., November 18, 25, 2011 Online application is available at: Announcements room, w/washer, dryer & shed. $575 lic chair & supplies. Would prefer to sell lamps, shop vax, 2 bikes, clothes 1100 www.andersonsinc.com mo. plus $575 Security. Call everything for $600, however I will man's XL & woman's 4-16. 863-385-2613 separate. Call 863-471-1452. Email resume to: SEBRING - 4225 Mandarin Rd. Fri & IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT [email protected] Sat, Nov. 18 & 19, 7AM - 2PM. Tools, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, Unfurnished furn., small appliances, lots of men's IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY Bargain Buys Mail resume to: The Andersons Inc. Apartments clothes, X-mas decor, household items, CIVIL DIVISION CHECK 6200 7310 books. Too Much To List! Attn: AF/Human Resources P.O. CASE NO.: 03-00479 AVON PARK ** Highlands Apartments AXE 3 1/2 pound, single bit, fiberglass Box 119 Maumee, OH 43537 SEBRING - HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK MIDFIRST BANK 1680 North Delaware Ave. handle. $5. 863-699-0352 3245 Cedar Dr. Thur-Fri-Sat. Nov 17- Plaintiff, 1BR, 1BA & 2BR, 2BA Available. Drop off resume at: The Andersons 18 -19, 8am-1pm. Furn, sm. appl., golf vs. Central Heat & Air. Extra insulation. CARPET CLEANER Bissell Power Inc. 211 S.R. 70 West Lake Placid, Fl cart, dolls, patio lounger, household DANNY SHANNON AND GWENDOLYN CAROL 1st & Sec. Call 863-449-0195 Steamer. Only used twice. $95 Call 33852 items, rattan table & 4 chairs on rollers SHANNON, COMMERCIAL CREDIT CONSUMER YOUR 863-453-3104 EOE AVON PARK - Apartment with Balcony Much More! SERVICES INC. N/K/A CITIFINANCIAL EQUITY Overlooking Lake Verona and City Park. DOUBLE SINK, Stainless Steel. $30 SERVICES, INC., HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPO- MEDIA ADVERTISING 100 E. Main St. Laundry Facilities. Call 863-453-3104 SEBRING - HUGE SALE! 1501 Riley RATION III, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, MULTI-MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE SPECIAL: $325/mo. Ave. Fri-Sat-Sun Nov. 18-19-20, 8am- Defendants. 863-453-8598 EXT. LADDER Alum. 8'. $10 Call 3pm. Clothing (man's), ladies access. , NOTICE OF SALE 863-452-0903 jewelry, sm. appl. knick Knacks, man's AD We are a Sebring Florida AVON PARK - LEMONTREE APTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to a Final & ladies shoes, bedding & handbags. Newspaper is accepting resumes for a 1BR $495 mo. + $200 Sec. Deposit, FILE CABINET 2 Drawer, wood. $25 Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in Please check your ad on the first qualified OutsideSales Representative available immediately. Washer/Dryer Call 863-382-4349. SEBRING - MULTI FAMILY SALE! 125 this cause on November 22, 2006, in the Circuit day it runs to make sure it is cor- that values teamwork and has a desire & WSG included. Call Alan Parkview Rd. Thur-Fri-Sat Nov 17-18- Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the GOLF BAG & CLUBS / Ladies. $35. to succeed. 386-503-8953 19, 7am-? 2 tables & chairs, stove, property situated in Highlands County, Florida de- rect. Sometimes instructions over 863-385-3459 canon fax, copier, books, glassware, scribed as: The successful candidate must have at SEBRING - DINNER LAKE AREA LADDER / Wooden / 6 foot. Good dishes, costume jewelry, crafts, Xmas, LOT 63, OF RIDGEWOOD ESTATES, ACCORD- the phone are misunderstood and least 6 months to 1 year sales experi- 1BR, 1BA Apartments for Rent. Condition. $20. 863-873-3801 clothes, cookbooks & Much More! ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN ence. Is highlymotivated and enjoys $395/mo. Includes water. SEBRING - 513 Sprite Ave. Sat. Nov. PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 27, OF THE PUBLIC RE- an error can occur. If this happens building client relationships, not afraid Large rooms, fresh paint & tile floors. MIRROR LARGE, gold framed, 28"x40". 19, 8am - 2pm. Collectibles, bed linens, CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. to ask for a sale, professional, enthusi- Call Gary Johnson @ 863-381-1861. to you, please call us the first day $50 Call 863-669-1119. kitchen items, ladies shoes size 9, and commonly known as: 102 North King Drive, astic, and exhibit a high level of Christian books, clothing. Lots Of Sebring, Florida 33870; including the building, your ad appears and we will be integrity. SHOPSMITH MARK 5 $100. appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at Furnished Houses 863-655-0342 Goodies to Take Out!! public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for happy to fix it as soon as we can. This position is the perfect choice for 6250 SEBRING FRI.- Sat. 7:30-2pm. 1004 LAKE PLACID - Near Lake Placid Boat TENT OZARK TRAIL, 2 room cabin. cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room anyone loving to sell a product you Garland Ave. Lots of party supplies, lin- Ramp with lake access. Furnished 1/1, 13'x9. $45. Call 863-699-1119 in the basement of the Highlands County Court- If We can assist you, please call us: believe in. ens, chair covers, Sony stereo. house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se- appliances, A/C. $550/mo. + $500 TERRARIUM - Large, Plastic plus SEBRING HUGE Garage Sale. Fri. - bring, Florida 33870, on November 29, 2011 at security. 863-465-1354. We offer base salary plus commission; Extras. Was $50 will sell for $20. Sat. Nov. 18th - 19th. 7:30 -3:30 pm. 11 a.m. excellent benefits to include medical, 863-873-3801 5535 US HWY. 27. Next to Highland Any persons claiming an interest in the sur- 314-9876 dental, life, 401k and more; paid time Work force. Furn., household items, plus from the sale, if any, other than the property Unfurnished Houses WEST BEND ELEC. SKILLET $8 Call off; and training. clothing, Christmas, dress ware & much owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file 6300 863-452-0903. LAKE PLACID - Sylvan Shores more. New Covenant United Methodist a claim within 60 days after the sale. Send reply to Newer / Nice 2BR, 2BA, Screened Church. Dated this 4th day of November, 2011. News-Sun [email protected] Garage & room, Garage, Very Clean. Non Clerk of the Circuit Court 2227 US 27th South Yard Sales SEBRING HUGE Multi Family Sale! Smoker. $695 monthly 863-441-2844 7320 By: /s/ Toni Kopp Sebring, Florida 2710 Grand Concourse (corner of or 863-465-3838 **AVON PARK ESTATES** Deputy Clerk 33870 Henscratch & Grand Concourse) Sat. ALL CLOTHING FREE! 1841 N Burkley 11-19, 8am-? Childrens's clothing, November 11, 18, 2011 Classified EOE LAKE PLACID 2/1 Behind Wendy's. Re- Rd. Sat. Nov. 19, 8AM - ? Lots Of toys, household items. Too Much To cently remodeled. Available Nov. 1st. Everything. Too Much To List! List! MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER Exp. $550 + $25 for water. $500 Security. NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT OF THE Only with references. Willingness to Call 863-465-1354 SEBRING SAT. 8-2pm. 1219 Hotiyee SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO work varied hours. Responsible team Ave. Come do all of you Christmas CONSIDER A NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT RULE 4.15 AND NO- player who can preform all aspects of LAKE PLACID 3/2 Gem w/pool on Lake Shopping with us! Great kids clothes, TICE OF POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEARING 2000 practice. Fax resume to 863-299-4352. Carrie. 1500 sq. ft. w/large pool deck, toys, household & more! NOTICE is hereby given that the School Board of High- central A/C, 2 car garage, dock and lands County is developing a new Rule 4.15, Advanced Employment OUTSIDE SALES boathouse. Annual lease incl. pool, RIDGE THE SEB. CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY Academics. The Board will discuss/approve future plans to If you have sold lawn care, magazines, lawn and water treatment. $1150/mo. GARAGE SALE for ARTISANS & develop the rule at a regular meeting of the Board on cable, insurance, newspapers, or have CRAFTERS is Saturday, Dec. 3rd, Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. in the Board First, last & security. Non smoker AREA done any outside sales. One of the please. Avail. 12/1. Call 954-481-8095 2011 on the SIDEWALKS at the Meeting Room, George Douglass Administration Building, Help Wanted 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. If requested by an af- 2100 easiest sales you will ever make. ARC CIRCLE DOWNTOWN See application fected person in writing within 14 days of the date of this $15-30 hr. possible part time & full time www.destinationdowntownsebring.com notice, a rule development workshop will be noticed in a PART TIME HELP - Computer Literate, Ed. 352-217-9937 1X313556 local newspaper. The request must be submitted to Wally Must know how to measure, use ruler Cox, Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL and add fractions. Smiling, Customer SEEKING WELL Exp. Medical office AVON 33870. The purpose and effect of the proposed to update Friendly attitude. Hours are flexible and help. Exc. billing/collection, communi- Lawn & Garden in accordance with annual review and implement statutory must be available to work Saturdays. cation, typing, computer skills & medi- PARK 7400 changes and other corrective measures as deemed neces- cal terminology are a MUST. Part-time. sary. A summary of the proposed rule or amendment is as Mail resumes to: Reply Box 111, The CRAFTSMAN 30" Riding Lawn Mower follows: All elementary schools will offer an Advanced Aca- News-Sun, 2227 U.S, 27 S. Fax resume to: 863-471-2565 or email HOUSING / Mulcher Hydrostatic Drive. $700 demic class in Grades 1 through 5. Priority placement will Sebring, Fl, 33870 to: 863-699-0352 be given to students identified as gifted. All teachers will [email protected] 1X3 be Gifted Endorsed or working toward endorsement by ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- High- taking at least one class per year. All middle schools will lands Ethanol, LLC is searching for a SUNSHINE PAYDAY LOANS AD # Pets & Supplies offer Advanced Academic Classes in the four core content full time Administrative Assistant for its Full time office position Must be areas (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and 7520 growing agricultural operation. This po- organized & responsible. Science). Priority placement will be given to students iden- sition will be responsible for providing 00014122 tified as gifted. All teachers will participate in Advanced Cash handling experience a plus Academic staff development activities at the district level, administrative support, coordinate, Fax Resumes to: be gifted endorsed or working toward endorsement by tak- meetings, schedules, events, order 863-453-6138 NOTICE ing at least one class per year. The specific legal authority supplies, copying, filing, and will coor- includes Sections 1001.41, 1001.42 and 1001.43, Flor- dinate and assist in preparing power TEACHERS NEEDED For 2-3 yr. old. ida Statutes. The School District believes that the proposed Florida statute 585.195 states that point presentations, spreadsheets, and Class at a Christian Private School (FT). A.P. - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, rule or amendment will have no effect on small business. reports for our rapidly growing opera- Call 863-443-2344 all dogs and cats sold in Florida The School District believes that the proposed rule or 8AM, 508 E. Cedar Street. Queen bed, tion. Associates degree required, must must be at least eight weeks old, amendment will not result in substantial increase in costs TELEVISION TECH - Must have one washer, car, refrigerator, lots of misc. or prices paid by consumers, individual industries or state have high level of proficiency in MS have an official health certificate or local government agencies, and will not result in signifi- Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. year experience. Pay depending on AVON PARK - 1188 E DM Earnest Rd. cant adverse effects on competition, employment, invest- Experience in agricultural operations experience. Contact Musselman's (off Alt.17, between county barn & bus and proper shots and be free of in- ment, productivity, innovation or international trade and/or highly recommended. Fluent Spanish Appliances and TV. Email resume: barn). Look for signs. Fri, Sat & Sun, testinal and external parasites. alternative approaches to the regulatory objective either do and /or Creole preferred. Excel salary [email protected] Nov 18-19-20, 8am-2pm. Toys. boys & not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the 863-386-0898 School District of promulgating the proposed rule or and benefit package. Please apply in Girls baby clothes, lots of household person at Heartland Workforce office or PLACID LAKES 3/2 full baths. New items. Too Much To List! amendment is estimated to be $200. The estimated an- THE AVON PARK CHAMBER OF House $750/mo. + $750 dep. Beautiful nual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule email resume to: [email protected] COMMERCE views, quiet & nice. All tile & new appl. 8000 or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or EOE AVON PARK - MULTI FAMILY SALE! amendment can be obtained at the Superintendent’s of- is currently accepting resumes for the 305-926-7987 2098 Nassau Rd., Fri & Sat, Nov, 18 & Recreation fice, George Douglass Administration Building (Attn. Con- ADVERTISING SALES ASSISTANT position of Executive Director. 19, 9am - 5pm. Tools Household items, nie Scobey), 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between Candidate must be able to manage all appliances, Much More! the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through We Are Expanding! chamber activities and provide busi- Friday. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,BY: Recreational ness members with world-class service AVON PARK Sat. Nov. 19th. 8 -3pm. Vehicles Wally CoxSuperintendent & ex officio secretary and opportunities in an ever more 45 N. Central Ave. Multi-Family Sale! 8400 November 18, 2011 AVON We have a new position available, challenging business, political, and All proceeds go the American Cancer DEISEL BUS MCI 47 Pass. w/air in Sebring Florida for a economic climate. The Executive PARK Society. brakes. 2 yrs. groceries free, Wal Mart, ADVERTISING SALES ASSISTANT Director attends all Chamber events; Target & Best Buy Merchandise. Ac- AVON PARK- Royal Care of Avon Park, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT directs all planning to carry out Cham- commodations for 2 yrs if payment plan HOUSING 1213 West Stratford Rd. Fri- Sat, Nov. OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Responsibilities: ber objectives; guides the development approved. $120,000.00. 917-216-8379 18 -19, 8am to 5pm. BARGAINS, Bake IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Scheduling client and implementation of the Chamber’s 1X3 Sale, PUMPKIN rolls-bread-cookies- Case No.: 11-660-GCS appointments. Maintaining overall program of work; and serves as pies, Cinnamon rolls. Car Wash, ROBERT H. HOFFMAN and FREDA L. HOFFMAN, advertising schedules. Client the strategic link between the Chamber AD # Hot dogs & Hamburgers Plaintiffs,vs.ESTATE OF JAMES D. ROGERS; relations and assist Multi Media and the community. Qualified candi- CHERYL ROGERS; MANDY CARLISLE; MICHELLE Account Executive. dates must be detail orientated, be able 00013745 9000 ROGERS NICKERSON; JAMES D. ROGERS, JR.; et to multi-task and possess excellent COMMUNITY al., Defendants. Salary + Commission. writing, problem solving and creative Transportation NOTICE OF SUIT - PROPERTY solution skills. Must be proficient in use GARAGE SALE TO: ESTATE OF JAMES D. ROGERS, or any other News Sun of computers, internet, social media, AVON PARK REFLECTIONS party claiming by, through, under or against it. Send reply to Microsoft Office and e-mail. Annual ON SILVER LAKE Motorcycles YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action fore- [email protected] salary based on level of experience, 1850 US 27, South 9100 & ATVs close on the following property in Highlands 2227U S 27 South plus vacation and holiday pay. Must Sat, Nov. 19th, 8am - 1pm 2008 - SUZUKI BURGHMAN 400 with County, Florida: Sebring Fl. 33870 possess a High School diploma, 4 year 100's of Residents matching trunk, 3,200 miles. Very nice Lot 2, Block 1, of RE-PLAT OF PORTION OF EOE degree preferred. Drug test and back- Selling 1000's of Items! bike. $4000. Call 83-453-7027 FISHER'S SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat FINANCE DIRECTOR ground check required. Please forward thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 78, of the your Cover Letter, Resume and Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's 3 professional references to Having something to sell has been filed against you and you are required to Degree from an accredited college or [email protected] or FAX to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to university in Accounting of Finance and (863) 453-0973. No phone calls please. SEBRING - LAKEWOOD AREA 2 BR/, Thomas J. Wohl, Swaine & Harris, P.A., 425 three (3) years progressively responsi- To be considered, all documents must 2BA/ . New Wood Floors, screened rear South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida ble professional experience in Account- be received by 4:00 pm, November 18, porch, utility room. Small pet ok, and not advertising is like 33870, the Plaintiffs' attorney, and file the original ing or Financial Management. Equiva- 2011. fenced yard. $575 mo./ $500 sec,/1 yr with the Clerk of the above styled court on or be- lent combination of education, training lease 863-835-1196 or 863-382-8950 fore November 29, 2011; otherwise a default may and experience may be substituted for be entered against you for the relief demanded in winking in the dark. above qualifications. the complaint. 3000 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the Excellent Benefits: Incl. Employee 19th day of October, 2011. Health Care and membership with the Financial ROBERT "BOB" GERMAINE You know Florida Retirement System. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Classified (SEAL) Salary Range: $62,500.00- $78,500.00 BY: /s/ Toni Kopp ads what you’re doing, Deputy Clerk 4000 Required Documents: Glades County If you are a person with a disability who needs any Employment Application and copy of accommodation in order to participate in this pro- Real Estate valid Florida Driver's License. get ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the but no one else does. provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Submit resume' to: Glades County Homes for Sale Office of the Court Administrator, (863) fast Clerk of Courts P.O. Box 10 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your re- Lake Placid Moore Haven, Fl 34471 4100 ceipt of this Notice of Hearing; if you are hearing LAKE PLACID 2/2 on corner lot. Water results Call News-Sun classifieds or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or KITCHEN ASSISTANT Part Time for Access. Lots of tile. Cathedral Ceilings Florida Relay Service 711. 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C M Y K SBECTION SPORTS Page 4B News-Sun Friday, November 18, 2011 Lady Red Devils Maddon, Gibson win Managers of Year come out strong By BEN WALKER Associated Press NEW YORK — By ED BALDRIDGE push the lead in the third and Moments after his team [email protected] the Red Devils allowed just lost a day-night double- AVON PARK — Avon two points from Victory header at Yankee Stadium Park started their season off Christian shooters from the in late September, Joe strong at home Tuesday night outside. Maddon wandered into the with a 62-23 win over Taller and faster, Avon Tampa Bay clubhouse. Lakeland Victory Christian Park let off the gas a bit in The twin defeats left the High School. the final period, scoring just Rays in a precarious posi- MCT photo “I saw a little bit better six points while allowing tion with only a week Rays manager Joe defense than last night. I did- Lakeland’s guard Michelle Maddon shouldn’t have remaining in the regular n’t know what to expect, we King to net 10 points on her been so worried as he got season. haven’t played them before, own. all but two first-place Rather than raise his votes for AL Manager of but we played well,” said King topped out at 15 voice, Maddon delivered a the Year. Avon Park head coach points for the entire Avon Park simple message. Paulette Daley. game, but was not “You guys are great,” biggest September rally in The Devils jumped used effectively by Maddon recalled telling baseball history for a team out ahead early, taking 62 Victory Christian until them, “and I know you can that claimed a playoff the fight to Victory Victory the end of the game still do this.” berth, sealing it on the Christian by netting 22 when teammates start- Eternally optimistic, final day of the regular points in the first and ed feeding he the ball Maddon won the AL season. 16 points in the second 23 at the top of the key. Manager of the Year “I like to think of it as a periods while keeping Lady Devil Jontavia award Wednesday. validation of the Rays’ the Lakeland team to just 12 Perry, a junior forward, He certainly clinched way of doing things,” point for the total first half. racked up 26 points by the the honor in the last Maddon said of the award “We made our lay-ups. I end of the runaway game, month, when Tampa Bay during a conference call am overall pleased with the and was able to snag six overcame a nine-game while visiting family and girls tonight.” Daley added. steals. deficit and trumped friends in Hazleton, Pa. “We really didn’t get an The Lady Devils move on Boston for the wild-card Maddon led Tampa Bay opportunity to set up our to face Hardee in Avon Park spot. to the playoffs for the offense, and played a lot of at 7:30 p.m. Monday before Kirk Gibson, mean- third time in four years. transitional basketball, but hosting Sebring after the News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGE while, took a more stern After that, his name Freshman Toryana Jones goes up for two of her 10 points we did well on our lay-ups.” Thanksgiving break on approach starting in spring popped up in speculation in Avon Park’s rout of Victory Christian Tuesday night. Daley used her defense to Tuesday, Nov. 29. training. about managerial open- He even brought three ings with Boston, the Navy SEALs to camp. Chicago Cubs and St. The SEALs wrote D, W Louis. The Cardinals have Lady Streaks getting close and I on a board. already hired Mike The letters stood for a Matheny. By LAUREN WELBORN quickly recovered within the sense of purpose, not a “I don’t want to have to News-Sun correspondent next ten minutes with a goal traffic offense: “Deal With go anywhere else,” SEBRING – The Lady of their own. It.” Maddon said. Streaks varsity soccer team Lefty Jordan Hinkle took a “They bought into it,” The awards were took on Auburndale Tuesday corner kick for Sebring, set- said Gibson, voted the NL announced by the Baseball night in a heated battle to the ting up a scoring opportunity Manager of the Year after Writers’ Association of finish. for Haylee Peters and the guiding the Arizona America. The NL Cy And while Sebring started Mariana Becker. Diamondbacks to a worst- Young winner will be off strong, sticking Auburndale As the scramble in to-first finish. revealed Thursday, with with the pace of play the box continued, the Gibson was a clear Clayton Kershaw of the Auburndale brought ball finally found its choice for guiding the Los Angeles Dodgers the on the field, it would- 4 way into the net, tying Diamondbacks to a run- leading candidate. n’t be quite enough in Sebring the score. away NL West title. Gibson and the the end as the Lady Unfortunately, in a A former MVP as a Diamondbacks went 94- Bloodhounds took the later effort to clear the rough-and-tumble out- 68, a year after he took 4-2 win. 2 ball from the box, fielder, he was honored in over in midseason as A Sebring penalty in Sebring found them- his first full season as a Arizona went 65-97. the box gave Auburndale its’ selves offering an own-goal, big league manager. Stressing fundamentals first scoring opportunity on a which then left the score at 2- “I certainly had a and details from the first penalty kick. 1. vision,” Gibson said dur- day of camp, the 54-year- That left an Auburndale As the first half came to a ing a conference call old Gibson pushed his player one-on-one with close, an Auburndale forward while on vacation in team into the playoffs, Streak goal keeper Meghan blasted a shot that was just northern Michigan, where it lost to Milwaukee Williams, a fight that would beyond the reach of adding, “It’s certainly not in the 10th inning of the see the first point in Williams, leaving the score at all because of me.” deciding Game 5 in the Auburndale's favor. 3-1 at the break. News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Maddon was an easy opening round. The Lady Streaks would Ever persistent, the Lady Freshman Haylee Peters goes all out in trying to get the ball pick in winning the AL Gibson drew 28 of the away from this Auburndale player in Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to not give up just yet and award for the second time. See STREAKS, Page 3B the Lady Bloodhounds. The Rays made the See MADDON, Page 3B

Bucs welcome challenge of facing Sebring hammers Hardee By DAN HOEHNE senior Destiny Sutton, out unbeaten Packers [email protected] with a fractured ankle, said. SEBRING – It was a sti- “But really, he just said to By FRED GOODALL fling defense that set the tone keep playing hard and not Associated Press as the Lady Blue Streaks downplay ourselves.” TAMPA — The strug- opened the regular season That advice held as the gling Tampa Bay with a 55-14 rout of visiting four-point-per-quarter defen- Buccaneers relish the Hardee Tuesday night. sive average kept up in the challenge of having to Outsized and overmatched third period, as Sebring built beat the NFL’s hottest by the young Sebring squad, the lead to 46-12 and early in team to get their season the Lady Wildcats had trou- the fourth the lead extended back on track. ble against a swarming to more than 35, instituting The Bucs (4-5) have half=court trap that the running-clock played progressively lead to steals, inter- Sebring rule. worse in dropping three ceptions, turnovers By then, both straight games, yet insist and a seemingly con- 55 benches were emptied MCT file photo tinuous lay-up drill before the final min- they have not lost confi- Josh Freeman and the Hardee dence in themselves. Bucs have a tall task in for the Streaks. utes rolled off the The team travels to front of them Sunday. Rolling out to a 14- clock on the season- Green Bay this weekend 0 lead, Hardee didn’t 14 opening triumph. get it’s first hoop until April Wallace lead to face the unbeaten off an embarrassing 37-9 the 3:53 mark, which was the Streaks with 21 points Packers (9-0) and feels it loss that prompted coach quickly followed up by a and tallied an unconventional not only is capable of Raheem Morris to ques- steal and Shalontay Rose double-double with 10 steals. playing the Super Bowl tion the effort of some drive for a 16-2 lead that Allie Mann added 11 champions tough — but players. The defense would move to 22-4 by the points, Rose had five points winning. yielded 420 yards to the end of the period. and seven rebounds and “We know they’re not Texans to tumble to 31st The split for the second Jamiese Wiley dished out going to take it easy, but in the NFL rankings, and quarter was a bit closer, five assists. you kind of hope they the Bucs’ sputtering though not much, as the half Sebring was at DeSoto underestimate you a little offense failed to score a ended with the Streaks up Thursday night and play host bit and maybe we can touchdown until the fourth 34-8. to St. Petersburg’s Dixie sneak up on them,” offen- quarter for the second “He told them to keep hus- Hollins High School Friday. sive tackle Donald Penn week in a row. News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE tling or else they’d be run- See Sunday’s News-Sun said Wednesday. Angie Pintor leaps to intercept this pass in Sebring’s 55-14 ning in practice tomorrow,” for a recap of the action. rout of visiting Hardee Tuesday. Tampa Bay is coming See BUCS, Page 3B C M Y K

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National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East LIVE TODAY: Boys Basketball hosts Bill Jarrett Tip-Off Tournament, vs. South Lake, 7:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA MONDAY: Girls Basketball vs. Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m. New England 6 3 0 .667259200 Boys Basketball vs. Sebring, 6/7:30 p.m. N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556215200 SPORTS TUESDAY: Buffalo 5 4 0 .556229218 Avon Park Miami 2 7 0 .222158178 N South O TV W L T Pct PF PA Houston 7 3 0 .700273166 AUTO RACING Tennessee 5 4 0 .556186172 FRIDAY Jacksonville 3 6 0 .333115166 TODAY: Boys Basketball at Bill Jarrett Tip-Off Tournament, vs.Windemere Prep, 6 p.m. Indianapolis 0 10 0 .000131300 12:30 p.m. NASCAR – Ford 300, Practice ...... ESPN2 SATURDAY: Cross Country at State Finals, Dade City, 10:50 a.m. North SATURDAY W L T Pct PF PA TUESDAY: Boys Basketball at LaBelle, 6/7:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. NASCAR – Ford 300 ...... ESPN2 Pittsburgh 7 3 0 .700220179 Lake Placid Baltimore 6 3 0 .667225152 Cincinnati 6 3 0 .667212164 Cleveland 3 6 0 .333131183 West COLLEGE BASKETBALL W L T Pct PF PA FRIDAY TODAY: Girls Basketball vs. Dixie Hollins, 7 p.m. Oakland 5 4 0 .556208233 4:30 p.m. 2K Sports Classic, Consolation ...... ESPN2 San Diego 4 5 0 .444216228 SATURDAY: Cross Country at State Finals, Dade City, 9:30 a.m.; Wrestling at Kowboy Denver 4 5 0 .444188234 6:30 p.m. 2K Sports Classic, Final ...... ESPN2 Classic, Osceola, 9:30 a.m. Kansas City 4 5 0 .444141218 9 p.m. Puerto Rico Tip-Off, Semifinal ...... ESPN2 MONDAY: Boys Basketball at DeSoto, 6/7:30 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE 9 p.m. North Florida at Florida...... SUN Sebring TUESDAY: Boys Basketball at Avon Park, 6/7:30 p.m. East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 6 3 0 .667218211 Dallas 5 4 0 .556223182 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Philadelphia 3 6 0 .333220203 FRIDAY Washington 3 6 0 .333136178 8 p.m. Oklahoma State at Iowa State ...... ESPN SPORTS SNAPSHOTS South W L T Pct PF PA SATURDAY New Orleans 7 3 0 .700313228 Noon Nebraska at Michigan ...... ESPN Istokpoga Bass Tournament mining area consists of lakes, marshes, Atlanta 5 4 0 .556212196 Noon Wisconsin at Illinois ...... ESPN2 grasslands and wooded hills, and is an Tampa Bay 4 5 0 .444156233 LORIDA – The Humane Society of important refuge for wildlife. Carolina 2 7 0 .222190237 Noon Harvard at Yale...... VS North 12:30 p.m. Kentucky at Georgia ...... 38 Highlands County will be hosting its’ 2nd Bring water, snacks, sun and insect pro- W L T Pct PF PA 3:30 p.m. Mississippi State at Arkansas ...... CBS Annual Bass Tournament Saturday, Nov. tection. Green Bay 9 0 01.000320186 3:30 p.m. Penn State at Ohio State...... ABC 19, launching at first light. Contact: Monika at 858-3106 for meet- Detroit 6 3 0 .667252184 Entry fee for the one-day event is $80, Chicago 6 3 0 .667237187 3:30 p.m. Texas Tech at Missouri...... ESPN up time and other details. Minnesota 2 7 0 .222179244 3:30 p.m. Clemson at North Carolina State . . . . . ESPN2 per team of up to three people, for Friends West 4 p.m. Boston College at Notre Dame ...... NBC Of Istokpoga Lake Association members, Heartland Volleyball Club W L T Pct PF PA and $125 for non-members – $45 can be San Francisco 8 1 0 .889233138 7 p.m. LSU at Ol’ Miss ...... ESPN SEBRING – The Heartland Volleyball saved by joining FOI for $7 annually. Seattle 3 6 0 .333144202 7:30 p.m. Virginia at Florida State ...... ESPN2 Club will be holding a parent meeting Arizona 3 6 0 .333183213 All monies collected will be returned in 8 p.m. Oklahoma at Baylor ...... ABC Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Sebring St. Louis 2 7 0 .222113223 prizes, except for a minimal administra- ___ 10:15 p.m. California at Stanford ...... ESPN High School Smith Center. tive cost and a nominal donation to the Thursday’s Game For more information, contact Venessa N.Y. Jets at Denver, late Humaine Society. Sinness, 214-9633, [email protected], Sunday’s Games OLF Pre-registration will be available at Tampa Bay at Green Bay, 1 p.m. G or Kim Crawford, 835-2377, kim.craw- Lorida Bait & Tackle, Trails End Fishing Oakland at Minnesota, 1 p.m. FRIDAY [email protected]. Carolina at Detroit, 1 p.m. 12:30 p.m. LPGA – CME Group Titleholders ...... GOLF Resort, Mossy Cove Fish Camp and Lake Dallas at Washington, 1 p.m. Istokpoga Marina. Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1 p.m. 3 p.m. President’s Cup, Day 3 ...... GOLF Elks Hoop Shoot Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m. SATURDAY The first 20 teams to register will Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. EuroPGA – Iskandar Johor Open ...... GOLF receive a spinning rell, compliments of SEBRING — The Sebring Elks Lodge Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. 1:30 p.m. LPGA – CME Group Titleholders ...... GOLF Lorida Bait & Tackle. 1529 is sponsoring the Elks National Seattle at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. Also, teams registering on or before San Diego at Chicago, 4:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. President’s Cup, Final Day ...... GOLF “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw contest, open Tennessee at Atlanta, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept 17, will have a chance at a to all boys and girls, ages eight to 13. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 8:20 p.m. $100 drawing at weigh-in time. All eligible students in public and pri- Open: Houston, Indianapolis, New Entry forms are also posted on the FOI Orleans, Pittsburgh NHL vate schools in Sebring and Avon Park are Monday’s Game SATURDAY website, Istokpoga.com. invited to participate in this contest. Kansas City at New England, 8:30 p.m. Sign-ups will be held the morning of 7 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay...... 44 Finalists in this contest will advance to Thursday, Nov. 24 the event, with cash only, but this will put Green Bay at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Times, games, channels all subject to change a District contest with the possibility of Miami at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. the team at the end of the launch line and further competing at State level. San Francisco at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m. W L OT Pts GF GA Benn DAL 5 14 19 out of the chance at the $100 drawing. This Elks nationwide sanctioned pro- Sunday, Nov. 27 Buffalo 11 7 0 22 55 47 The launch site will be at the Istokpoga Arizona at St. Louis, 1 p.m. gram gives youngsters and opportunity Toronto 10 6 2 22 53 61 Major League Soccer Park on US 98, with the weigh-in also at Tampa Bay at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Montreal 8 7 3 19 46 45 for spirited competition and relationships Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Ottawa 9 9 1 19 56 66 MLS PLAYOFFS Istokpoga Park at 3 p.m. with their peers. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Boston 9 7 0 18 56 38 WILD CARD This year will also feature a silent auc- This year’s contest will be held at Hill- Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Southeast Division New York 2, FC Dallas 0 tion at weigh-in time, with all proceeds Carolina at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 1, Columbus 0 Gustat Middle School at 9 a.m., on going to the Humaine Society. Minnesota at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Washington 10 5 1 21 56 45 EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday, Dec. 3. Chicago at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Florida 9 5 3 21 52 42 SEMIFINALS This yearly event is to spread the word Registration begins at 8 a.m. A birth Washington at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay 8 7 2 18 48 55 Sporting City advances 4-0 about one of Florida’s best bass-fishing Denver at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. Winnipeg 6 9 3 15 48 60 certificate is required. Houston advances on aggregate 3-1 New England at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m. Carolina 6 10 3 15 46 67 lakes and also serves as a way to intro- Information is also available at the ele- Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 8:20 p.m. CHAMPIONSHIP duce people to the Friends of Istokpoga WESTERN CONFERENCE Sunday, Nov. 6: Houston 2, Sporting mentary and middle schools. Monday, Nov. 28 Lake Association. N.Y. Giants at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Central Division Kansas City 0 For more information call Bob Marks, W L OT Pts GF GA WESTERN CONFERENCE Good luck, and good fishing. Chairman of the event, at 655-0474. LEAGUE LEADERS Chicago 12 4 3 27 67 53 SEMIFINALS AFC PASSING Nashville 9 5 3 21 46 43 Att Comp Yds TD Int Los Angeles advances on aggregate 3-1 Flag Football Detroit 9 6 1 19 43 35 Real Salt Lake advances on aggregate Turkey Trot 5K Brady, NE 360 238 1303 23 10 St. Louis 9 7 1 19 42 39 3-2 Schaub, HOU 292 178 2479 15 6 Columbus 3 13 1 7 38 64 SEBRING – The Highlands County CHAMPIONSHIP SEBRING – The 19th Annual Turkey Rthlsbrgr, PIT 354 224 2877 16 9 Northwest Division Family YMCA is currently conducting a Hsslbeck, TEN 312 193 2233 14 7 Sunday, Nov. 6: Los Angeles 3, Real Trot 5K Run/Walk is set for Thursday, W L OT Pts GF GA Salt Lake 1 sign-up for Adult Flag Football ages 16- Ftzpatrick, BUF 291 190 2076 16 12 Minnesota 10 5 3 23 43 38 Nov. 24, at Highlands Hammock State NFC PASSING Edmonton 9 6 2 20 39 38 MLS CUP and-up. Park at 8 a.m. Att Comp Yds TD Int Vancouver 9 9 1 19 56 56 Sunday, Nov. 20: Houston vs. Los A minimum of five players and a max- The annual run to celebrate the nation- Rodgers, GB 265 192 2619 24 3 Colorado 8 9 1 17 52 60 Angeles at Carson, California, 9 p.m. imum of twelve players per team. Brees, NOR 422 299 3326 23 11 Calgary 7 9 1 15 36 45 al holiday will feature overall male and Romo, DAL 309 200 2508 16 7 Pacific Division Transactions Any questions call 382-9622 female awards, age group awards in 5- Manning, NYG 320 202 2688 17 8 W L OT Pts GF GA year age divisions, choice of cotton or A. Smith, SF 236 151 1709 11 3 Dallas 11 6 0 22 48 47 BASEBALL George Davis Memorial AFC RUSHING Phoenix 9 4 3 21 46 41 American League technical tee shirts, and plenty of ice-cold Att Yards Avg TD Los Angeles 9 6 3 21 43 41 LOS ANGELES ANGELS–Promoted AVON PARK – The First Annual drinks and other refreshments for runners. F. Jackson, BUF163 917 5.6 6 Justin Hollander to director of baseball San Jose 9 5 1 19 44 39 George Davis Memorial Golf Tournament Entry fee is $15 through November 12 Jns-Drew, JAC 191 854 4.5 4 Anaheim 6 8 4 16 36 52 operations. A. Foster, HOU 171 740 4.3 6 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point MINNESOTA TWINS–Agreed to terms will tee off on Saturday, Nov. 19 on the for cotton or $20 dri-fit and $20 postmark Be. Tate, HOU 122 686 5.6 3 for overtime loss. with INF Jamey Carroll on a two-year River Greens Golf Course. after November 16 and race day with no McGahee, DEN 127 640 5.0 3 ___ contract. shirt. NFC RUSHING TORONTO BLUE JAYS–Claimed RHP The flighted, four-person scramble will Tuesday’s Games Tee shirts guaranteed to only those who Att Yards Avg TD Phoenix 3, Toronto 2, SO Cole Kimball off waivers from get underway with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. L. McCoy, PHL 165 906 5.5 10 Boston 4, New Jersey 3 Washington (NL). The cost of $60 per person includes pre-register so sign up early! Forte, CHI 166 869 5.2 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 National League Special Kids rate of $10 for those 14 Peterson, MIN 166 795 4.8 9 golf, cart, lunch, prizes and lots of fun Minnesota 4, Columbus 2 ATLANTA BRAVES–Purchased the con- and under with no shirt at this cost. M. Turner, ATL 179 788 4.4 7 Pittsburgh 6, Colorado 3 tracts of RHP Jaye Chapman and RHP with proceeds going to benefit the River Gore, SF 165 782 4.7 5 St. Louis 2, Detroit 1 J.J. Hoover from Gwinnett (IL) and LHP Greens Highlands County Youth Golf Visit friendsofhighlandshammock.org AFC RECEIVING Nashville 3, Washington 1 Luis Avilan from Mississippi (SL). Scholarship Fund. to request an application. No Yds Avg Long TD Florida 6, Dallas 0 HOUSTON ASTROS–Announced C You may mail your checks made Welker, NE 72 100614.0 99t 6 Ottawa 3, Calgary 1 Carlos Corporan cleared waivers and Last year, two $500 scholarships were Wallace, PIT 53 922 17.4 95t 6 Wednesday’s Games was sent outright to Oklahoma City awarded by the organization and with this payable to Friends of Highlands Marshall, MIA 53 742 14.0 46 2 Los Angeles 2, Anaheim 1, SO (PCL). years inaugural tournament, the goal is to Hammock State Park, along with the Grnkwski, NE 52 709 13.6 30 8 Montreal 4, Carolina 0 NEW YORK METS–Announced OF Nick signed application, to Turkey Trot 5K, R. Rice, BAL 46 470 10.2 52 2 New Jersey 5, Buffalo 3 Evans refused an outright assignment bring that number up to six. NFC RECEIVING Chicago 5, Vancouver 1 to Buffalo (IL) and elected to become a Checks are to be made payable to River 5931 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. No Yds Avg Long TD Thursday’s Games free agent. Greens Scholarship Fun, and send to 47 Graham, NOR 62 873 14.1 59 6 Columbus at Boston, late ST. LOUIS CARDINALS–Named Mike West Damon Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825. Holiday Baseball Camp Sproles, NOR 60 448 7.5 36 3 Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, late Aldrete bench coach and Chris Maloney Johnson, DET 54 885 16.4 73t 11 Phoenix at Philadelphia, late first base coach. For more information, call Suzy Gentry AVON PARK – SFCC Baseball will be St. Smith, CAR 51 951 18.6 77t 4 Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, late SAN DIEGO PADRES–Requested at 446-7368. Witten, DAL 49 585 11.9 64 4 Florida at St. Louis, late waivers on INF Alberto Gonzalez for the holding its 14th Annual Holiday Baseball AFC SCORING, NONKICKERS Toronto at Nashville, late purpose of giving him his unconditional Florida Trail Association Camp Monday through Wednesday, Dec. TDRusRecRet X2 Pts Colorado at Minnesota, late release. Agreed to terms with OF Mark 19-21, for players aged 5-14. Decker, DEN 8 0 7 1 0 48 Washington at Winnipeg, late Kotsay on a one-year contract. A. Foster, HOU 8 6 2 0 0 48 Ottawa at Edmonton, late WASHINGTON NATIONALS–Sent OF SEBRING – The Florida Trail Cost of the camp is $75 with SFCC Grnkwski, NE 8 0 8 0 0 48 Los Angeles at Anaheim, late Corey Brown outright to Syracuse (IL). Association, Heartland Chapter, has a head coach Rick Hitt serving as camp R. Rice, BAL 8 6 2 0 0 48 Detroit at San Jose, late FOOTBALL number of outings scheduled for the director and assistant coach Andy Polk Nine tied with 36 Friday’s Games National Football League and current and former Panther players NFC SCORING, NONKICKERS Buffalo at Carolina, 7 p.m. ARIZONA CARDINALS–Signed TE Steve month of November for outdoor enthusi- TDRusRecRet X2 Pts Dallas at Colorado, 9 p.m. Skelton to the practice squad. Released asts and those seeking to enjoy the natural will assist campers. L. McCoy, PHL 12 10 2 0 0 72 Chicago at Calgary, 9 p.m. WR Isaiah Williams from the practice beauty the area has to offer. There will also be a special appearance Johnson, DET 11 0 11 0 0 66 SCORING LEADERS squad. Saturday, Nov. 19 by one or more former SFCC players that Peterson, MIN 10 9 1 0 0 60 Player Team G A PTS CAROLINA PANTHERS–Placed RB Mike C. Newton, CAR 7 7 0 0 0 42 Kessel TOR 13 12 25 Goodson on injured reserve. A Bike Ride on Ft. Fraser Trail from have made it to the Major Leagues. M. Turner, ATL 7 7 0 0 0 42 Vanek BUF 11 12 23 CHICAGO BEARS–Signed S Winston Bartow trailhead Register at www.southflorida.edu; B. Wells, ARI 7 7 0 0 0 42 D. Sedin VAN 6 17 23 Venable. Placed S Anthony Walters on Bring: helmet, water, snacks and your click on camps, or call 863 784-7035. Giroux PHI 11 11 22 injured reserve. National Hockey League Pominville BUF 7 15 22 CINCINNATI BENGALS–Signed CB John bicycle. Pre-registration is encouraged and Hossa CHI 8 13 21 Bowie to the practice squad. Contact: Eileen at 956-2145 for meet- walk-up registrations are accepted. EASTERN CONFERENCE Kopitar LA 8 13 21 DETROIT LIONS–Signed P Ben Graham. up time, directions and other information. Registration and check-in each day Atlantic Division Kane CHI 7 14 21 Released P Robert Malone. Signed DE W L OT Pts GF GA H. Sedin VAN 6 15 21 Ugo Chinasa to the practice squad. Saturday, Nov. 26 from 8:30-9 a.m. Pittsburgh 11 4 3 25 57 43 Neal PIT 12 8 20 MINNESOTA VIKINGS–Signed CB Activity: Day Hike, approx. 7 miles Instruction, drills, baseball trivia and N.Y. Rangers 10 3 3 23 47 34 Seguin BOS 11 9 20 Benny Sapp. Placed CB Antoine Location: Tenoroc Fish Management games daily from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Philadelphia 10 4 3 23 65 51 Versteeg FLA 9 11 20 Winfield on injured reserve. New Jersey 9 7 1 19 45 48 Backstrom WAS 5 15 20 NEW YORK GIANTS–Signed DE Craig Area, Lakeland, FL, at office. All campers receive camp T-shirt N.Y. 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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 18, 2011 Page 3B Lady Streaks edging up against tough competition Continued from 1B says it all,” said head coach Paul Brown. “We played Streaks came back hard as play resumed. well, but they were the better Heather Bloemsma took a team and we were a bit tired. direct kick for Sebring at the There is no argument, they SFCC performing arts 37 minute mark from twenty were a very good team and five yards out. passed well.” Her lofted shot sailed just Sebring was back in action out of the goal keeper’s reach against McKeel on Thursday 3x10.5 color and into the back of the net, night, hoping to come out bringing Auburndale's lead with the same level of inten- down to just one goal at 3-2. sity they’ve shown in recent 00014169 The Sebring defense bat- matches, including Monday’s tled the Lady Hounds’ superb ever-so-close 1-0 loss to a passing skills, and because of strong Frostproof squad. this ongoing fight, saw News-Sun photo by “We’ve been on our game another own-goal in an DAN HOEHNE Heather Bloemsma brought and it’s starting to show,” attempt to clear the ball once Sebring to within one goal Bloemsma said. “The girls again. on a direct kick score in the Neither Sebring nor second half, but Auburndale now know what we are up Auburndale capitalized on would hold on for a 4-2 win. against.” any scoring opportunity after After Thursday’s match, that, and as the final two min- Auburndale's favor. the Lady Streaks are off until utes ticked away, the final “At the end of the day, two Tuesday, Nov. 29, when they score saw 4-2 in own goals and a penalty kick head to Lake Wales.

Battle of the Bay’s Sunday Continued from 1B ing for 25 touchdowns and Morris also played down just six interceptions in 2010, the severity of the injury, as Green Bay, meanwhile, has he has nine TD passes vs. 13 well as how much it has won 15 straight dating to last interceptions through nine affected Freeman’s play. season, the longest winning games this season. “In my eyes, I don’t see it streak in franchise history. Freeman reiterated as a factor. My young quar- “It’s a long season. We Wednesday that he doesn’t terback has to go out there need to get a run going, fix feel he’s taken a step back and deliver the football with the little things that we can and that he’s actually a lot precision and timing,” the control — effort, dumb better player today than he coach said. “This young man penalties, things like that,” was a year ago, even if his played with a broken finger Penn said. “We do that and I statistics don’t support the for the first four games of last think we’ll be back to where contention he initially made season. We won’t make we need to be. ... One thing after being sacked four times excuses for a sprained thumb. we do is fight back. It’s a per- and throwing three intercep- And we won’t blame our los- fect test.” tions during last Sunday’s ing streak on it.” The Bucs entered the sea- loss to the Texans. Despite the poor stretch, son with heightened expecta- He’s played two games and Freeman said he and his tions after going 10-6 and part of a third with a sprained teammates remain confident. narrowly missing the play- thumb on his throwing hand, He agreed with Morris that offs a year ago. however Freeman insisted effort was a problem against They’ve lost four of five the injury didn’t hinder him Houston, but expects the following a 3-1 start, and that much during losses to team to rebound against Morris is fielding questions Chicago, New Orleans and Green Bay. about whether the league’s Houston. “You have to go out and youngest team has regressed “Being out there, you have play with 100 percent effort,” or simply is going through a to play well enough to win. ... Freeman said. “This league’s GOLF FELLAS; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, sports; 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 8 tough stretch. It’s near 100 percent right so competitive, if you don’t Third-year quarterback now, so it’s not something go out and give it the best Josh Freeman is at the center I’m concerned about,” you have, you’re not going to of the struggles. After throw- Freeman said. have a chance.”

Maddon an easy choice for honor Continued from 1B The Rays overcame an 0-6 MVP to win the manager start and injuries to star Evan award, joining Joe Torre, 32 first-place votes and got Longoria and others, relying Frank Robinson and Don 152 points. GOLF FELLAS; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black on a pitching staff anchored Baylor. He was the only manager plus three; process, sports; by All-Stars James Shields Gibson hit two especially in either league to be listed and David Price and recently memorable home runs during 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 8 on every ballot. picked AL Rookie of the Year his 17-year career. Ron Roenicke of the NL Jeremy Hellickson. He connected for the shot Central champion Brewers Tampa Bay won its final that clinched the 1984 crown was second with three first- five games, rallying from a 7- for the Tigers in Game 5 place votes and 92 points. 0 deficit against the Yankees against San Diego, and Tony La Russa of the on the last day to finish 91-71 launched a bottom-of-the- World Series champion and earn a playoff spot. ninth, pinch-hit homer off Cardinals was third with the The Rays lost to Texas in Dennis Eckersley to lift the other first-place vote and 24 the first round. Dodgers over Oakland in the points. “My goal has been to make 1988 opener, hobbling Voting was completed the Rays into the next centu- around the bases and pump- before the start of the play- ry’s Yankees, Red Sox, ing his arm. offs. Cardinals,” he said. As a player, Gibson Maddon added to the AL Maddon drew 26 of 28 acknowledged he sometimes honor he won in 2008. first-place votes and had 133 was “a little emotional ... a The 57-year-old manager points. little stupid.” who likes to speak on a vast Jim Leyland of the AL “As a manager, you can’t array of subjects — he men- Central champion Detroit lose your composure,” he tioned Mozart, his iPad and a Tigers got the other pair of said. puppy on his conference call first-place votes and 54 Gibson and Bob Melvin — never panicked during a points and Ron Washington (2007) have won the manager trying year. of the AL champion Rangers award with Arizona. The Rays cut $30 million was third with 31. Gibson received a three- in payroll during the winter, Gibson was a two-time year contract extension after losing the likes of Carl World Series champion, win- the season, with options for Crawford, Matt Garza and ning with Detroit and the two more years. Carlos Pena. Dodgers. “I still want to win a World The Rays’ big addition, He was the fourth former Series as a manager,” he said. slugger Manny Ramirez, retired during the first week instead of facing a 100-game HARDER HALL GOLF COURSE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; 0 0 0 1 3 7 4 0 suspension for a second posi- sports; tive test for a performance- enhancing substance.

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Golf Hammock Tying for game on Thursday, Nov. 3. SpringLake second/third/fourth/fifth Winning first place was the The Ladies of Golf Hammock places were Joyce Himler, team of Hank Wunderlich, Ken The SpringLake Women’s played a three-day Scrub Jay Mary Hayes, Dori Landrum Koon, Gil Heier and Bev Rudd Golf Association played a Low tournament that finished up and Sue Herriman with 30 with minus-28; and second Gross/Low Net Flighted Wednesday, Nov. 16. each. place, Ken Brunswick, Jim Tournament on Wednesday, Winning the First Flight was Chip-ins: No. 10, Elaine Cercy, Joe Graf and Bob Nov. 16. Jeanie Fivecoat with an 80, fol- Hettinga; No. 11, Sue Stevens with minus-22 The Low Gross winners lowed by Laura Kebberly’s 83 Herriman, Mary Hayes and (Matching Card). were: Flight A - Lou Cannon for second. Dori Lundrum; and No. 12, The Ladies Association (86); Flight B - Linda Pfleger Marian Passafume and Judy Ronna Mason. played a Pro-Am tournament (87); Flight C - Grace Albert Kelly tied for third with 85s and on Thursday, Nov. 3. (92) and Kay Gorham won Carol Troupe was fifth with an Lake June West Winning first place was the Flight D with 93. 87. Dotti Blackwell won Flight A Golf Club team of Lucy Roberts, Laura In Second Flight, Ruth Kirk Smutnick, Jody Ethan and Bev Low Net with 70; Flight B - came out on top with an 85, On Thursday, Nov. 10, a Rudd with plus-5.5; second Terrie Austin (73); Sharon with Florence Towell and Betty Mixed Scramble was played. place, Sally Dworak, Donna Warner was the Flight C winner Clarke tying for second with Winning first place was the Johnson, Frances Neil and with 71 and Dottie Williams dueling 86s. team of Ken Rowen, Helen Helen Ochala with plus-4; and won Flight D with 72. In fourth was Trudy Stowe Mellon, Bill Brouhle, John and Pauline Bridge, Pat Kincer and On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the with an 89 and Wanda Hastie Gloria Huggett with 50. Tying Michele Koon with Even. SpringLake Men’s Golf was fifth with an even 90. for second/third places were Individual winners were: Association held an Individual Mary Cripps and Nancy the teams of Orville and Eva First place, Michele Koon with Net - Flighted competition on Porcari each came in with 96s Huffman, Joe and Joyce plus-4.5; and second place, the Panther Trail course. to tie for the top of the Third Swartz; John and Virginia Jody Ethan with plus-4. And First place in the A Flight Flight, with Nancy Senior card- Simmons, Al Onstad, Bob and tying for third/fourth places went to Bo Bohanon who ing a 100 for third. Elaine Orr with 52 each. were Laura Smutnick and scored a net 64. Joanne Thornburg and Alma Closest to the pin: (Ladies), Peggy Nicholson with plus- Gary Behrendt claimed sec- Barefoot tied for fourth with No. 2, Verna Knishka, 8-feet- 3.5 each. ond place with a net 66. 101s. 5-inches; and No. 8, Sylvia The Men’s Association Third place went to Bob West, 14-feet-2-inches. Any ladies wishing to join our Closest to the pin honors and second place, Leo Persails played a Pro-Am tournament Hinde with a net 69 and Jack (Men), No. 4, Doyan Eades, 5- group, please call Wanda Hastie went to Rich Egizi, getting to 7- and Lefty St. Pierre with 62. on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Hoerner took fourth place with at 386-5286 feet-6-inches. feet, 9-inches from No. 2, and The Men’s Association Winning first place was the a net 70. Last Monday, Nov. 14, the On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Rose Hunter, at 8-feet, 9-inches played a Men’s Day, flighted team of Ron Jensen, Vince First place in the B Flight was Mezza Group played individual Men’s Association played a from No. 11. event on Saturday, Nov. 5. Boever, Keith Kincer and Al won by Chips Ryan with a net golf at Golf Hammock Country Men’s League event. The Placid Lakes Women’s Farrell with plus-4; and second 65 and second place went to Winning first place was the Flight 1 - First place, J.R. Club. Golf Association played a place, Romy Febre, Johnny team of Claude Cash, Bob Messier with 67; tying for sec- Red Bohanon, who scored a net In A group Les Campbell President’s Cup tournament Wehunt and Leo Persails with Knishka, Ward Shaw and Walt ond/third places were Cliff 66. took the lead with plus 3 and which wrapped up Tuesday, plus-1.5. Nagel with 39; second place, Steele and Harold Plagens with There was a tie for third place Jim Gulick was in secondd Nov. 15. Individual winners were: First Ron West, Orville Huffman, 68 each. Flight 2 - First place, between Bob Berg and Vern place with plus 2. Sue Mackey got the overall place, Romy Febre with plus-6; Norm Grubbs and Roger Len Westdale with 67; and sec- Hoffman at 69. Stan Griffis scored plus 2 to win with 209 with Bobbie Miller second place, Vince Boever Childers with 40; and third ond place, Bob Streeter with 69. There was also a tie for take first place in B group and taking second with 215 and Von with plus-2; and third place, place, Ron Hesson,Cal Flight 3 - First place, Gerry Page fourth place between Gale Denis Shank had plus 1 for sec- Lacy third at 223. Harold Lee with plus-3. Billingsley, Joe Swartz and Fred with 64; and second place, Monda and Jay Payne, who ond place. Miller had closest to the pin, Neer with 42. Hank Wunderlich with 65. Flight scored net 71s. Jack Shell was fantastic with getting to 17-feet, 1/2-inch Closest to the pin: No. 2, Joe 4 - First place, Lefty St. Pierre a plus 7 in C group, while Joe from No. 2. Hyzny was in second with plus Swartz, 7-feet-5-inches; No. 4, with 64; and second place, Leo Zeno's Italian Restaurant P; 3.639"; 2"; Black; Claude Cash, 10-feet-4-inches; Persails with 72. 2. River Greens 11/18,25; 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 4 In third place was Bob Topel and No. 8, Art Schmeltz, 5-feet- Closest to the pin: No. 3, Ken at even. 5-inches. The Men’s Association Koon; No. 5, Laura Smutnick; Tony Frances made plus 5 for played a Pro-Am tournament on No. 12, Keith Kincer; and No. first place in D group and David Pinecrest Wednesday, Nov. 9. 17, Larry Roy. Winning first place was the Mulligan was at minus 1 for The Men’s Association A Morning Scramble was team of Cecil Lemons, Jim second place. played Team and Individual Pro- played Friday, Nov. 4. Cercy, Russ Rudd and Dan Zeno's Italian Restaurant P; 3.639"; 2"; Doug Haire scored plus 4 to Am Points on Wednesday, Nov. Winning first place were Don Pelfrey with plus-17; second Black; 11/18,25; 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 4 take over first place in F group, 16. and Babe McDonald and Cliff place, Gil Heier, Lefty St. Pierre, while Janet Regan was at plus 1 The team of Mike McCarville, Steele. Al Farrell and Dick McClay with for second place. Bruce Sommerfield, Mike Ruff The Morrison Group played a plus-7.5; and third place, Vince In F group Paul Brown was in and Frank Hocott took first in Boever, Cliff Steele, Bob first place with plus 5 and Bill the team event with +13, while Streeter and B.C. Roberts with kip doty tournament; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; kip doty tournament; 0 0 0 1 3 7 8 7 Alesi in second place with plus Bob Watkins, Rex Waymire, plus-5. 2. Chuck Primeau and Chick Individual winners were: Cliff In G group Bob Colandrea Regan were second with +7. Steele with plus-7. Tying for was at minus 2 for first place Individually, Ron Taylor and second/third places were Vince and a tie between Dick Botelho Brian Snowball tied for first in A Boever and Gil Heier with plus- and Jerry Patterson at minus 4. Division with +3 each. 6 each. Jim Reed made plus 5 to take Bruce Sommerfield and Bud The Golfettes played a game first place in H group and a tie Kammerman tied for first in B on Tuesday, Nov. 8. between Pete Mezza and Division with +7. kip doty tournament; 5.542"; 10.5"; Winning first place was the Gordon Outman with plus 3. C Division went to Greg team of Laura Smutnick, Karen Black; kip doty tournament; 0 0 0 1 3 7 8 7 Lee Stark was in first place in Brewer and his +6, while Glen Speaker and Kay Conkle with I group with plus 6 and a tie Woodward and Chuck Primeau 72; and second place, Carole between Karl Mellor and Bud tied for second with +4 apiece. McClay, Donna Johnson, Bev Hill at minus 4. In D Division, Darrell Bailey Rudd and Jan Stevens with 73. Ron Geouque took over first was first with +5 and Lynn And tying for third/fourth places place with a minus 3 in J group Fredrick was second with +4. and there was a tie between were Pauline Bridge, Jeannine Frank Branca and Janet Persails and Babe McDonald; Placid Lakes Michele Koon, Mary Beth Carby, Howland A Thanksgiving Scramble Patti Wedge and Sally Dworak at minus 4. was played on Wednesday, Nov. with 75 each. Next Monday will be a shot- 16 and saw John Goble, Dick The Morrison Group played a gun start beginning at 7:45 a.m. McArdle, Von Lacy and Karen game on Tuesday, Nov. 8. at Golf Hammock. Wallin take the win with -22. Winning first place was the Because of Frank Fisher, Travis Harstine, team of Kenneth Brunswick, the large field, please arrive Rose Hunter and Jeanne Hank Wunderlich, Cliff Steele early to register. Ransom were second with -20. and Joe Graf with minus-35; For more information,call Four teams were tied at -19, and second place, Lefty St. Pete Mezza at 382-1280. with the match of cards tie- Pierre, Don McDonald, Keith breaker going all the way to the Kincer and Leo Persails with Harder Hall seventh hardest hole to deter- minus-27. The Ladies League played a mine third place. The Morrison Group played Low Putts event on Thursday, When the dust settled, it was Best One of Two event on Nov. 10. the foursome of Dave Roe, Lee Monday, Nov. 7. The winners were: First Stark, Shirley Dill and David Winning first place were Gil place, Ronna Mason with 29. Raciti getting the nod. Heier and Garry Page with 58;

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Special to the News-Sun MUSSELMAN APPLIANCES; 3.639"; 4"; Black; sports; SEBRING - A senior 70- 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 and-over softball league will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Interested players must have been born in 1943 or before. It will be a drafted league. Games will be played at the Highlands County Sports MUSSELMAN APPLIANCES; Complex on Tuesdays and 3.639"; 4"; Black; sports; Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 All interested softball players should contact Harry Bell at 382-0452 or see him at the Sports Complex on Tuesday and Thursday morn- ings.

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The Community Calendar pro- 683-0630. More information on to join us. For details, call call 699-5444. Better Breathers vides a brief listing of local other meetings and events at Sharol at 465-7350. I Veterans of Foreign Wars clubs and organizations who www.naflheartland.org. I Heartland Horses & Post 4300 serves a meal for meet on a regular basis. It is I Sebring Bridge Club has Handicapped Inc. provides $6 from 5:30-7 p.m. and music group meets today the responsibility of the group Bridge, ACBL Duplicate at the free assisted riding sessions is from 6-9 p.m. at the post, to update the News-Sun on clubhouse, 347 N. Fernleaf, for adults and children with 2011 SE Lakeview Drive, Special to the News-Sun today at noon in any changes in this listing by Sebring at 12:30 Fridays. For special needs from 9-11 a.m. Sebring. For details, call 385- SEBRING — The Conference Room 3, calling 385-6155, ext. 516; details or info on lessons, call Wednesday, Thursday and 8902. American Lung upstairs at Florida Hospital send any changes by e-mail to 385-8118. Saturday at 118 W. College I Drive, Avon Park. For details Association’s Better Heartland Medical Center [email protected]; or mail Sebring Eagles Club 4240 SUNDAY them to News-Sun Community serves chicken or fish baskets or to volunteer, call Mary I Breathers Club is a Lung in Sebring, on Sun ‘n Lake American Legion Post 25 Calendar, 2227 U.S. 27 South, from 5-7 p.m. at the club, McClelland, coordinator, 452- Health Support Club for Boulevard. The guest Lake Placid has lounge hours Sebring, FL 33870. 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring, for a 0006. from 1-9 p.m. Live music is adults with lung disease speaker will be Liz Haynes I $4 donation. Blind darts is Highlands Shrine Club, from 5-8 p.m. For details, call and their families and from Hill-Rom. She will be FRIDAY played at 7 p.m. For details, 2606 State Road 17 South, 465-7940. friends. The club offers discussing sputum clear- I Alcoholics Anonymous call 655-4007. Avon Park (between Avon I American Legion Post 74 educational information on ance for COPD’ers. One Day At A Time group I Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 Park and Sebring) has a flea open 1-8 p.m. Happy Hour 4-6 COPD, chronic bronchitis, The December meeting meets for a closed discussion serving buffet dinner at 5-7 market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., p.m. Members and guests emphysema, asthma, sleep will be on the 16th at noon. at 9:30 a.m. Monday and p.m. Elks and guests invited. country store open from 8 a.m. only. Post is at 528 N. Pine to noon and pancake breakfast apnea and other lung dis- Dr. Lacson will be talking Friday at Covenant Dance music in ballroom at St., Sebring. Call 471-1448. served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 eases. about preventing Presbyterian Church, 4500 6:30 p.m. Dinner and dance is I Heartland Interfaith a.m. Vendors are welcome. No The club features differ- pseudomonas from growing Sun ‘N Lakes Blvd., Sebring. $10 donation. For reserva- Alliance meets 1:30 p.m., first setup fee is charged for the ent speakers each meeting on home respiratory equip- For details, call 314-0891. tions, call 385-8647 or 471- Friday, St. Frances of Assisi I summer months. Plenty of off American Legion Post 25 3557. Smoke-free environ- Episcopal Church, 43 Lake on topics ranging from liv- ment. road parking. For details, call hosts a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. ment. Lounge is open from 1- June Road, Lake Placid. For ing with lung diseases, A healthy snack and bev- 382-2208. at the post, 1490 U.S. 27, 10 p.m. details, call 465-0051. equipment use, managing erage will be provided. For Lake Placid. Cost is $6. I I Historical Society of Sebring Moose Lodge I Lake Placid Elks Lodge and coping with your dis- more information about the Shrimp also is available for 2259 serves beef franks and Greater Lake Placid meets at 2661 lounge is open from 1-7 ease, and more. support group call Mike same price. Open to the pub- Italian sausages served from 1 noon quarterly on the third p.m. Card games start at 1:30 The next meeting is Napper at 402-3450. lic. Tickets in the lounge on p.m. to closing at 11675 U.S. Saturday of March, June, p.m. The lodge is open to Friday night. Lounge hours are 98, Sebring. For details, call September, and December at members and their guests. For from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For 655-3920. the Masonic Hall, 106 N. Main details, call 465-2661. details, call 465-7940. I Sebring Recreation Club for a potluck luncheon. I Lake Placid Moose has I American Legion Post 74 plays bridge at 12:30 p.m. and I Hot Rod Nights Cruise In, karaoke in the pavilion. Free kidney has karaoke from 7 p.m. until table tennis at 4 p.m. at 333 meets from 5-8 p.m. every Horseshoes played at 9:30 final call at the post, 528 N. Pomegranate Ave. For details, third Saturday at the Home a.m. Food available at 4 p.m. Pine St., Sebring. Post open at call 385-2966 or leave a name, Depot parking lot in Sebring. Open to members and quali- noon. Happy Hour from 4-6 number and message. For details, call 441-3051 or disease info fied guests only. p.m. Members and guests I Veterans of Foreign Wars 441-3086. I I Loyal Order of Moose, only. For details, call 471- Post 3880, 1224 County Road Lake Placid Art League 1448. 621 E., Lake Placid. Texas has a class in Pastels/Acrylics Highlands County Lodge No. session set I Avon Park Breakfast Hold ‘em lessons, 2 p.m. For taught by Llewellyn Rinald 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon Rotary Club meets 7 a.m., more details, call 699-5444. from from 9 a.m. to noon at Park. Cards start at 4 p.m. Special to the News-Sun tive treatment options. Rotary Club building. I Veterans of Foreign Wars the Cultural Center, 127 Dal Music outside Tiki Hut at 3 SEBRING — Millions of – Family members, I Bridge Club of Sebring Post 4300 serves pizza from Hall Blvd. For information call p.m. Lodge phone number Americans have kidney dis- friends and caregivers. (American Contract Bridge 5:30-7 p.m. and music is from Dan Daszek at 465-7730. 452-0579. I I ease, and many of them – Anyone at risk for Club) plays duplicate games at 6-9 p.m. at the post, 2011 SE Lake Placid Elks Lodge Overeaters Anonymous, 2661 opens the lounge at 1 meets from 4-5 p.m. in second don’t know it. Fresenius CKD, including: 12:30 p.m. at 347 Fernleaf Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For p.m. Card games are played at floor conference room No. 3 at Medical Care is hosting a – People with diabetes or Ave., Sebring. For details, call details, call 385-8902. I 1 p.m., and Bar Bingo is at Florida Hospital Heartland Treatment Options Program high blood pressure. 385-8118. Volunteers of America of I Buttonwood Bay Squares Florida is a nonprofit organi- 1:30 p.m. The lodge is open to Medical Center, 4200 Sun ‘N (TOPs) session at no cost – Ethnic groups, includ- meets first and third Friday in zation in Sebring that special- members and their guests. For Lake Blvd., Sebring. For for anyone who wants to ing African Americans, recreation hall, Sebring. Early izes in assisting person's with details, call 465-2661. details, call 382-7731. No I learn more about chronic Asians, Hispanics and rounds are from 7-7:30 p.m., mental illness. We are Narcotics Anonymous dues, fees or weigh-ins. For kidney disease (CKD), and Native Americans. alternate pleased to announce our Drop New Day Group meets at 7 details on the organization, go the different kinds of treat- – Senior citizens. mainstream/plus/rounds are in Center is open to individuals p.m. at First Presbyterian to www.oa.org. ments available today. – People with a family from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Everyone with a mental illness 6 days a Church, 319 Poinsettia Ave, I Ridge - Area Missionary The free session will be history of CKD. is welcome to attend. For week from 11am to 3 pm. The Sebring. For information call Soldiers Avon Park held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. At the TOPs session, details, call Larry Gow at 382- center offers a welcoming Heartland area helpline (863) Pathfinder Club meets from 9 683-0630. More information on on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at people facing kidney fail- 6995. environment where individuals a.m. to noon every first and I Harmony Hoedowners are accepted and feel comfort- other meetings and events at third Sunday at 58 E. Sixth St., Health Care Specialists, ure can learn about the www.naflheartland.org. Square Dance Club offers a able. For more information Avon Park. For details, call 130 Medical Center Ave. in treatment options that best I class in Lake Placid at the please contact Wendy at 863- Overeaters Anonymous 471-2143. Sebring. suit their health and meets at 10:30 a.m. at First Sunshine RV Resort from 9-11 382-2022. I Sebring Eagles Club 4240 Open to the public, lifestyle needs. Fresenius Presbyterian Church, Oak a.m. Friday. For more informa- serves lunch at 2 p.m. at the Fresenius Medical Care’s Medical Care healthcare Street, Lake Placid. For more tion, call Sam Dunn at 382- SATURDAY club, 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring. details, call 382-1821. TOPs is a community edu- professionals will talk 6792 or e-mail him at sam- I American Association of For details, call 655-4007. I Sebring Eagles Club 4240 cation program designed about managing CKD, dial- [email protected]. University Women meets at I Sebring Moose Lodge serves dinner from 5-7 p.m. at for: ysis treatment options, kid- I Highlands Social Dance 10 a.m. third Saturday at vari- 2259 offers NASCAR racing in the club, 12921 U.S. 98, – Chronic kidney disease ney transplants, patient Club hosts ballroom dancing ous locations. For details, call the pavilion at 1:30 p.m. Bar Sebring. Music is from 7-10 patients who may need support services and more. every Friday, October through 465-2581 or 452-2493. open and kitchen open from 2- p.m. For details, call 655-4007. dialysis, or want to be pre- For more information, March from 7-9:30 p.m. at the I American Legion Post 25 5 p.m. Lodge is at 11675 U.S. I Sebring Moose Club 2259 Senior Center on Sebring serves sirloin burgers from 98, Sebring. For details, call pared by learning about call toll-free 1-877-TOPS- offers line dancing lessons at 2 Parkway. Dance the night 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the 655-3920. their treatment options LIFE (1-877-867-7543), p.m. the first and third away to the music of the post, 1490 U.S. 27, Lake I early in the progression of email TOPSLIFE@fmc- Saturday for members and Society for Creative area’s Big Bands. All club Placid. Jam session is from 2- their CKD. na.com, or visit guests at 11675 U.S. 98, Anachronism (Local dances are open to the public. 4 p.m. The lounge hours are – Existing dialysis www.UltraCare- Sebring. For details, call 655- Chapter: Shire of Stagridge) Appropriate dress required. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members patients who are interested Dialysis.com/TOPS (in 3920. meets at 2 p.m. first and third Admission is $5 for members and guests invited. For details, I Twelve Step Study Group Sunday at Brewster’s Coffee in learning about alterna- English and Spanish). and $7 for non-members. Call call 465-7940. for Adult Children of House on U.S. 27 in Sebring. 385-6671. I American Legion Post 69 Alcoholics meets at 11 a.m. For details, call 214-5522. I Lake Placid Elks Lodge in Avon Park serves dinner at first and third Saturday, at first I Veterans of Foreign Wars 2661 has lounge hours begin- 5 p.m. and music is from 6-9 building south of Union Post 3880 serves hamburgers ning at 1 p.m. There is a fish p.m. Drug boosts ‘good’ Congregational Church, 105 N. from 4-5:30 p.m. and plays fry from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $8.50 I American Legion Post 74 Forest Ave., Avon Park. poker at 5:30 p.m. at the post, per person. The lodge is open open noon to 8 p.m. Hot dogs Parking available south of old 1224 County Road 621 East, to members and their guests. served. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. cholesterol in church. Lake Placid. For details, call For details, call 465-2661. Call 471-1448. I Veterans of Foreign Wars 699-5444. I Lake Placid Moose serves I Avon Park Lakes Post 3880, 1224 County Road I Veterans of Foreign Wars wings, fish and burgers at 6 has a pancake mid-stage trial Association 621 E., Lake Placid. Spaghetti Post 4300 Karaoke is from 5-8 p.m. Music provided from 7-11 breakfast on the third Saturday dinner and karaoke at 5:30 p.m. at the post, 2011 SE Associated Press trapib showed good effects p.m. Pool tournament is at 8 of every month. $4 for adults, p.m. on the third Saturday of Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For ORLANDO — An exper- on cholesterol in a mid- p.m. Open to members and $2 for children under 12. The each month. For more details, details, call 385-8902. imental drug shows promise stage study of 400 people qualified guests only. clubhouse is at 2714 Nautilus I Loyal Order of Moose, Drive in Avon Park. for raising HDL, or good testing the drug by itself or APPLE A DAY HEALTH FOOD; 3.639"; 2"; Black; Highlands County Lodge No. I Avon Park Public Library cholesterol, which helps with other cholesterol-low- healthy living; 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 9 remove fats from the blood- 2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon has a free Adult Film Series at ering drugs. Larger studies Park. 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Atonement Lutheran Snapshots Johnson’s sermon is entitled Church, ELCA “It Is Good to Give Thanks” Emmanuel United based on Psalm 92. Resurrection of Jesus SEBRING — This Special music will be pro- Church of Christ “And if Christ is not risen, delivered by the determined Sunday is Christ the King vided by Bob and Maxine Guest your faith is futile; you are council and foreknowledge Sunday celebration and it SEBRING — The Rev. Johnson. still in your sins! Then also Column of God, you have taken by will be led by Deacon David George Miller will deliver The adult Sunday school those who have fallen asleep Frank Parker lawless hands, have cruci- Thoresen at the morning the Sunday morning sermon, class is continuing the study in Christ have perished.” fied, and put to death; whom service. Lector/Assistant is “The Story That Every One of David in II Samuel 17 (First Corinthians 15:17,18) Jews, but he was alive!” God raised up, having Jim Fiedler. Should Know, Part II.” The which tells of the advice of The Spirit through the pen (Crucifixion or Crucifiction, loosed the pains of death Thursday weekly Bible Scripture will be taken from Ahithophel and Hushai. of Paul sets forth in clear page 78, written in l984). because it was not possible study is canceled until Dec. Matthew 25:31-46. Wendy Garcia is teaching language the importance and Then he lists 30 points in an that He should be held by 1. The church is 1.7 miles the youth class and their power of the risen Messiah. effort to verify his claim that it.” (Acts 2:22-24). Atonement will be host- west of U.S. 27 on County lessons discuss how the This doctrine permeates Jesus was not crucified/died. This was within 50 days ing the ELCA Fall Lake Road 634 (Hammock Road). Bible applies to life today. the gospel of Christ and is Yahiya Emerick stated, of Jesus’ death and resurrec- Conference meeting on Call 471-1999 or visit The Town Hall meeting fundamental in the scheme “So in their anger they plot- tion and these claims were Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Come sebringemmanuelucc.com. will be at 4 p.m. to discuss of redemption. As was the ted to crucify him on a not refuted. In fact, some meet, greet and fellowship the 2012 budget. case in the first century so it Roman cross. But Jesus 3,000 souls (verses 36-41) with ELCA officers and Faith Lutheran On Wednesday, Bible is today there are those (in slipped from their grip at the were convicted of the Truth study, entitled “The Basics other church representatives Church and out of Christendom) last moment, and all the proclaimed. of the Faith”, will be led by in the district. Brunch pro- who claim that Jesus was while they thought they had As further evidence of the Pastor Bob Johnson. There vided. SEBRING — Pastor Gary not crucified and therefore succeeded. They were sure power of the resurrection of will be no choir practice. The church is accepting Kindle will be delivering his was not raised from the they had killed him, but God the Messiah, Peter pro- On Saturday, Nov. 26, donations and non-perish- sermon entitled: “Sheep & dead. answered Jesus’ prayer and claimed; “Blessed be the “Hanging of the Greens” able foods to be distributed Goats” from Matthew “But now Christ is risen saved him from their God and Father of our Lord will be from 9 a.m. to noon. to local food banks in lieu 25:231-46. from the dead, and has schemes. Confusion over- Jesus Christ, who according of Thanksgiving meal Faith’s Closet Tuesday First Presbyterian become the firstfruits of took the mob and they might to His abundant mercy has served at the church this through Friday, from 10 those who have fallen have killed the man who begotten us again to a living year. In these hard economic a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, Church of Sebring asleep.” (1 Corinthians betrayed Jesus instead. In hope through the resurrec- times more people are in from 9 a.m. to noon. Closed 15:20) Then observe the any case, Jesus escaped from tion of Jesus Christ from the SEBRING — “Dr. Jekyll need of basic food essentials Sunday and Monday. array of witnesses listed in their grasp.” (Who Was dead.” (First Peter 1:3) This and Mr. Hyde” is the title of throughout the month. Thus, verses 5-8. It is interesting Jesus?) event changed dejection, dis- Sunday morning’s sermon a shortage at the food banks. First Baptist Church to note the writing of a self Once again, it is refresh- illusion, hopelessness and given by the Rev. Darrell A. of Avon Park appointed “prophet” some ing and uplifting to read in despair into a burning zeal Peer. Avon Park Church of 600 years after the resurrec- the four gospel accounts of that knew no bounds. They Christmas decorating in Christ AVON PARK — The Rev. tion: “And because of their eyewitnesses of the death spread the teachings of the the sanctuary is Monday at Jon Beck will be speaking saying: We slew the Messiah and burial of the Lamb of Christ throughout the world 9 a.m. AVON PARK — “That I in the Sunday morning serv- Jesus son of Mary, Allah’s God. with rapidity unequaled in may proclaim with the voice ice. There is no evening First United messenger - They slew him The 12 stood boldly on history. “If in this life only of Thanksgiving, all Your service due to the church- not nor crucified, but it Pentecost in Jerusalem and we have hope in Christ, we wondrous works” (Psalm wide Thanksgiving meal. Methodist Church of appeared so unto them; and declared the resurrection of are of all men the most 26:7) will be the Sunday The church is at 100 N. Sebring lo! those who disagree con- Jesus: “Men of Israel, hear pitiable.” (First Corinthians morning message presented Lake Avenue. Email cerning it are in doubt there- these words: Jesus of 15:19) SEBRING — The Rev. by Minister Larry Roberts. [email protected] or visit of; they have no knowledge Nazareth, a Man attested by AC Bryant will bring a The Sunday night service www.fbcap.net/. thereof save pursuit of a God to you by miracles, Frank Parker can be contacted Thanksgiving Sunday morn- will be a devotional in the conjecture; they slew him wonders and signs which at [email protected]. ing message “God is Able” multi-purpose room with a First Christian not for certain.” (Qur`an, God did through Him in Guest columns are the opinion with the Scripture from II finger food fellowship to Church - Avon Park Surah IV, 157). your midst, as you your- of the writer, not necessarily Corinthians 9:8. follow. Contrast this to Jesus’ selves know - Him, being those of the News-Sun staff. No Wednesday evening Avon Park Church of AVON PARK — own statement in Matthew dinner and Bible studies Christ is at 200 S. Forest. Thanksgiving is a time 20:18,19 and the apostles in next week. STATE FARM; 3.639"; 2";® Black; **internet includ- Ave. Call 453-4692. where we gather with family Acts 2 regarding the death Listen Live on WITS-AM Stateed**; 0 0 0 1 Farm4 0 9 8 and friends that we might and resurrection of the 1340 each Sunday to hear Providing Insurance and Financial Services Christ Lutheran not see as often as we wish Messiah. the worship service. Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Church - LCMS we could and it would be a Ahmed Deedat, a Muslim Call the church office for wonderful time this writer, stated: “Let me give information at 385-5184. Lori Kennedy, Agent AVON PARK — This Thanksgiving to “Improve you a quick summary of the The church is downtown at 2631 US Hwy 27 South Sunday morning, Pastor Your Witness for Christ.” points we have discussed so Business 126 South Pine St. The web- Sebring, FL 33870 863.385.2505 Scott McLean will be That is the title of Pastor far, concluding that Jesus site is www.sebringfirs- [email protected] preaching a sermon entitled Greg’s sermon this week, Christ was neither killed nor Fax tumc.com/. www.lorikennedyinsurance.com 877.257.3988 “A Vision of Life.” with text coming from 1 was he crucified, as alleged 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service® Se habla espanol˜ The church is at 1320 Peter 2:12. Continued on page 8A by the Christians and the C.R. 64, east the Avon Park There will not be Bible High School. Call 471-2663 study this Wednesday GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 11/18/11; 0 0 0 1 4 0 9 7 or visit www.christluther- evening and the church anavonpark.org/. office will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Christian Training First Christian Church of Church Avon Park is at 1016 W. Camphor St. (behind the SEBRING — Rev. Linda Wachovia Bank). Call 453- M. Downing will bring the 5334 or e-mail us at message titled “Witnesses of firstchristianap@embarq- Truth: Part 2” at the Sunday mail.com. The website is morning service. www.firstchristianap.com/. The Wednesday night Bible study will not meet on First Christian Nov. 23. Church (Disciples of Christ) Eastside Christian Church SEBRING — At the Lord’s Table this Sunday LAKE PLACID — It’s morning will be Juanita not too late to enroll your Roberts and Linda Ellis. child in ‘Parent’s Time Communion will be served Out,’ scheduled for by Carol Chandler, Franny Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1-5 Goff and Gretchen Ames. p.m. This is a time for par- Joe and Joyce Winstel are ents to bring their kinder- the greeters today. Serving garten through fifth grade as acolyte for the month of children for an afternoon of November will be Heaven fun while the parents can Kunsak. get other things done in Carol Graves and Ann preparation for the holidays. Van Covering will be work- There will be games, crafts, ing with Children’s Church movies, and snacks. This the whole month of free event is open to the November. public but space is limited Pastor Ron’s sermon is so please call before titled “Thanksgiving” and Monday, Nov. 28 to reserve the Scripture is from I your spot at 465-7065. Corinthians 1:1-9. There is no Lunch Bunch The church is at 510 scheduled for November or Poinsettia Ave. Call 385- December, the next one will 0352. be Jan. 26, 2012 at the Olive Garden in Sebring. First Presbyterian Eastside Christian Church Church of Avon Park is at 101 Peace Ave. in Lake Placid, two miles east of AVON PARK — On U.S. 27 on C.R. 621. Sunday morning, Pastor Bob

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Church News RELIGION GUIDELINES: The News-Sun publishes religion news on of Memorial and Main Street in Spring Lake Pesbyterian Avon Park. Continued from page 7B Fridays.The submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday to be consid- SEBRING — “Have a Heart” is St. John United the title of the Sunday morning Grace Pointe Church ered for publication in the following Friday’s paper. sermon, given by the Rev. Don Submit items to the News-Sun’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. week- Methodist Church Davis. The Scripture will be taken SEBRING — Grace Pointe from Philippians 4:10-20. Church is at 200 Lark Ave. in the days; fax to 385-2453; send e-mail to [email protected]; or SEBRING — “Christ the King” Sebring Hills Association mail to Lifestyle Editor, News-Sun, 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, will be the topic for Sunday morn- Spring Lake United Clubhouse. ing’s sermon. Tuesday home Bible study: The FL 33870. For information, call 385-6155, ext. 516. Small Steps 4 Health is at 10 Methodist Church Future Revealed, Revelation 23. a.m. Monday. Sunday, Pastor Zimmer contin- SEBRING — Spring Lake “Living on the Edge” taught by Sanctuary. ues the river renewal series Sebring Church of the United Methodist Church is at Pastor Ted Moore. The church is at 500 Kent Ave. “Making the Wilderness a Pasture.” 8170 Cozumel Lane. Sunday morn- Wednesday young Adult and Call 465-2422. Brethren The church website is www.gra- ing service starts at 9:55 a.m. The children’s programs are taught by cepointeministries.net/. The church SEBRING — This Sunday morn- Rev. Weaver’s sermon will be George Kelly, Amanda and Jon Parkway Free Will will begin a weekly radio broadcast ing, Pastor Keith Simmons will be “Give Thanks to God.” Potluck Armentrout and Toby Cribbs. of the morning worship service on Baptist Church preaching on “Humble Thanks.” will follow the service. The church is at 2705 Alternate 1390 AM. Freedom will also air The Scripture reading will be from Route 17 South in Sebring (behind SEBRING — The Sunday morn- twice a week per weekday. Matthew 6:25-34. The Way Church Publix). Call 314-9693. ing Bible lesson, “Praying As Sunday school will be studying God’s People” is taken from SEBRING — Pastor Reinhold Heartland Christian “Witnesses of the Community,” Memorial United Matthew 6:5-15 (King James Buxbaum will be preaching a with Scripture taken from I SEBRING — Pastor Ted Version). Pastor Jim Scaggs will Thanksgiving message on Sunday Methodist Church Timothy 2:3, 4:1-5. Moore’s sermon this Sunday morn- bring the Sunday morning and morning. The Difference Makers Youth ing will be: “How to get a LAKE PLACID — Sunday is evening messages. Southside Baptist Church Thanksgiving Blessing,” with Laity Sunday Service and United The Wednesday evening service meet Sunday and Wednesday Scripture from: I Peter 3:8-12. Methodist Student Day. will be praise, prayer and Bible SEBRING — “Angels to Carry evenings. The service will also include The Pastor Fred will preach at the study in the book of Ecclesiastes. Me Home” is the title of the mes- Sunday, Nov. 19 will be Heartland Singers singing “The heritage (traditional) service and sage the Rev. David Altman will Thanksgiving Dinner at Highlands Unclouded Day;” Roland Bates the combined service. Resurrection Lutheran give in the Sunday morning wor- Hammock State Park. singing “The Flowers -The Sunset- Middle and High School Youth Church ship service. Children’s church and The Way Church is at 1005 The Trees” and a reading by will be combined in the Lighthouse a nursery are available. North Ridgewood Drive. Church Estelle Whitmer of “Little Boy’s from 5-7 p.m. for pizza and game AVON PARK — On Sunday, The Sunday evening worship phone is 471-6140. Pastor’s cell Prayer.” night. Pastor John Grodzinski’s sermon hour will continue in a focus on phone is 273-3674. For church Adult Sunday school is led by The church will have the Lake will be based on the Gospel of prayer. information and the pastor’s mes- Fran VanHooreweghe Placid Community Thanksgiving Mark. The church is at 379 S. sages, go to Tuesday adult Bible study is Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the The church is at the intersection Commerce Ave. Call 385-0752. www.thewaychurch.org/. PLACES TO WORSHIP Places to Worship is a paid 453-6986. E-mail: office@apfellow tor, minister of youth and activities; age 3 is available at all services. 101 Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL advertisement in the News-Sun ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow and Rev. Nuno Norberto, associate Provisions for handicapped and 33852 (two miles east of U.S. 27 that is published Friday and ship.org. pastor, minister of music and senior hard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385- on County Road 621), 465-7065. Sunday. To find out more infor- I First Baptist Church of Avon adults. Group Bible Studies, 9:15 0752. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. CHURCH OF mation on how to place a listing Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; I Spring Lake Baptist Church, Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; BRETHREN in this directory, call the News- Rev. Jon Beck, senior pastor; Scott Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; “Where the Bible is Always Open.” Worship Celebration with the Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502. King, interim youth minister; Joy Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Pastor Richard Schermerhorn , Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 I Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Loomis, music director; and Rev. Wednesday night programs at the 7408 Valencia Road; 655-2610. a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Johnattan Soltero, Primera Mision ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church The Rev. Ronald Smith, assistant Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m.; APOSTOLIC Bautista pastor. Regular Sunday begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and pastor, 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. schedule: 9 a.m. Library open; 9:30 Mother’s Day Out for children age Spring Lake Village II entrance. God’s Kingdom for Everyone.” I Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 Greater Faith Apostolic a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. 6 weeks to 5 years old. Becky Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. for all “Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and p.m. Phone 385-1597. Church, 24 Rainer Drive, Lake Morning Worship; 10:45 a.m. Gotsch, director. Call 385-4704. ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 Life!” “Alive and Worth the Drive!” Placid, FL 33852. invites you to Children’s Church; 6 p.m. Evening I Florida Avenue Baptist a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 I Sebring Christian Church, CHURCH OF CHRIST come worship with us in spirit and Service. Nursery provided for Church, 401 S. Florida Ave., Avon p.m. Wednesday Mid-week Bible 4514 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL truth at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday morning service. Regular Park. Mailing address is 710 W. Study and Prayer Service, 6:30 33872. Tod Schwingel, Preacher; I Avon Park Church of Christ, Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Wednesday schedule: 6 p.m. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. p.m. Nursery available for all serv- Marco Gallardo, Youth Pastor. 200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL For information contact (239) 671- Prayer Meeting; 6 p.m. children’s Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. ices. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; 33825. Minister: Larry Roberts. 0390. Pastor Travis Vanderford. choirs; 6 p.m. youth activities; 6:30 Girdley, pastor. Sunday School, I Sunridge Baptist Church, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal; 7 p.m. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 (SBC) 3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mission Programs. Call 453-6681 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s Church; and Valerie, across from Florida service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday are available at every service. Bible for details. Spanish Sunday servic- Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, pas- night meals, 5:30 p.m. followed by Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and es: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 Wednesday night programs for I Christ Fellowship Church tor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; classes at 6:30 p.m. Changing Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered a.m. Sunday worship; 7 p.m. children, youth and adults at 7 p.m. (Assembly of God), 2935 New Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 Seasons, a men’s grief support classes for all ages. Church phone: eevening worship. Spanish I Independent Baptist Church, Life Way. Bearing His Name; a.m.; and Sunday Evening Service, group, meets at 1 p.m. 453-4692. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Bible 5704 County Road 17 South, Preaching His Doctrine; and 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible Wednesdays. Alzheimers I Sebring Parkway Church of study. Spanish Friday Meeting: 7 Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday Study, and Youth, 6:30 Awaiting His Coming. “Worshiping Caregivers Support Group meets Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway, p.m. Family Night Visitation. “In the School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, p.m.Nursery provided. For informa- God in Spirit and in Truth.” Sunday at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443. We heart of Avon Park. For the hearts 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. tion, call 382-3695. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, would like to extend an invitation of Avon Park.” Wednesday service, 7 p.m. 10 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Phone 382-6676. I First Baptist Church of Lake Fundamental, soul-winning, mis- for you and your family to visit with Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. I First Christian Church, 1016 Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine sion-minded, King James Bible us here at Sebring Parkway. Our Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471- CATHOLIC W. Camphor St., Avon Park, FL Drive, Sebring (just off U.S. 27 mid- Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone hours of service are: Sunday Bible 0924. 33825; (863) 453-5334; on the way between Sebring and Lake 655-1899. Bus transportation. I Our Lady of Grace Catholic Class, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship I First Assembly of God, 4301 Web at www.firstchristianap.com. Placid). Your place for family, I , Church, 595 East Main St., Avon Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev. Leisure Lakes Baptist Church Our motto is “Jesus is First at First friends and faith. Sunday morning 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just Park, 453-4757. Father Nicholas Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, worship service is 11 a.m. Nursery off of Miller at the west end of Lake McLoughlin, pastor. Saturday Vigil Service, 7 p.m. School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Senior Minister; Jon Carter, Music is provided for both services with June) “Where the old fashion Mass is 4 p.m. in English and 7 and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.; Director. Bible School 9 a.m.; gospel is preached.” Sunday p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Children’s Church at 11 a.m. Life Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday stud- CHURCH OF and 10:30 a.m. in English. Wednesday Family Night, (Adult changing Bible Study for all ages School begins at 9:45 a.m.; ies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nursery pro- Weekday mass at 8 a.m. NAZARENE Bible Study), LIFE Youth Group, starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m.; vided for all events. Allen Altvater leads the youth in Sunday Evening Service is at 6 Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. I Royal Rangers, Missionettes, 7:30 First Christian Church I First Church of the Nazarene their quest to become more like p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting Saturday. Religious Education p.m. Phone 385-6431. (Disciples of Christ), 510 of Avon Park, P.O. Box 1118., Christ. Sunday night worship at 6 and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Call the Classes are 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and church at 699-0671 for more infor- for grades K through 8th. Avon Park, FL 33825-1118. 707 W. Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Main St. Randall Rupert, Pastor. BAPTIST Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along with mation. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 Sebring, FL 33870. Phone: 385- I Sunday: Sunday school begins at youth worship in the youth facility, Maranatha Baptist Church p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights 0358 or 385-3435. The Rev. 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning wor- I Avon Park Lakes Baptist and missions training for all chil- (GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd., grades 6th and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday ship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd., dren. Call the church at 655-1524. Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east Wednesday. School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, I I service at 6 p.m. Wednesday Avon Park, FL 33825. George Hall, First Baptist Church of Lake of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle St. Catherine Catholic Church, 10 a..m., Morning Worship, 10:30 evening service is at 7 p.m. with Pastor. Christ centered and bibli- Placid, Knowing God’s Heart and Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing a.m.; Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m. special services for children and cally based. Sunday worship serv- Sharing God’s Hope, 119 E. Royal a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.; address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL Thursday, Praise and Worship, adults. Special services once a ices, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Palm Street. (2 blocks south of Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week 33870, 385-0049; fax, 385-5169; 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 month for seniors (Prime Time) and Nursery facilities are available. Interlake Blvd) Lake Placid, FL service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily email, [email protected]; web- p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 Ladies ministries. If you need any Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday 33852 (863) 465-3721, Email: Prayer and Bible Study, 8 a.m., site, www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer www.fbclp.com. Pastor Brett Hamman Hall. Pastor Gerald José González, V.F., more information, call 453-4851. Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Morey, senior pastor. Sunday serv- Webber and Associate Pastors [email protected]; Parochial I First Church of the Nazarene Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. are cen- ices - Traditional Service 9 a.m., Don Messenger and Ted Ertle. Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- CHRISTIAN & of Lake Placid, 512 W. Interlake tered for all ages. Choir practice at Contemporary Service 10:30 a.m. Phone 382-4301. 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852. 5 p.m. Sunday. Church phone: Link Groups at 9 and 10:30 a..m., I Parkway Free Will Baptist Rev. J. Peter Sheehan; Decons, MISSIONARY Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Morning 452-6556. Senior Sunday Night and Sunday Church, 3413 Sebring Parkway, Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry and ALLIANCE worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening serv- I Bethany Baptist Church Evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Sebring, FL 33870. Welcome to the Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. Parish ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 (GARBC) We are located at the Wednesday Activities: Family din- church where the “Son” always office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. I The Alliance Church of p.m. Classes for adult children and corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck ner at 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reser- shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Monday-Friday. Masses – Daily Sebring, 4451 Sparta Road, youth. Call 465-6916. Pastor Tim route) in Avon Park. Join us vations required). Adult-LifeSource Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and noon Monday- Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. Taylor. Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for cof- classes, prayer meeting, Youth Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday. Weekend Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday fee and doughnuts, followed with Intersections, and Kids K-5- Wednesday Evening Worship, 7 Masses 4 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 5 services: Sunday School meets at Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. MaxKidz Extreme meet at 6:15 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at 6 p.m. Saturday Spanish Mass (Holy 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning CHURCHES OF Sunday morning worship service p.m. Men meet at 8 a.m. every p.m. on the last Sunday of each Family Youth Center), 8 and 10:30 Worship Service meets at 10:30 begins at 10:30 a.m., and evening Tuesday for prayer breakfast and month. The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pas- a.m. Sunday, noon Sunday Sunday a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study CHRIST IN worship service is at 6 p.m. On women’s prayer breakfast is at 8 tor. Church phone: 382-3552. Mass; 5 p.m. Sunday English meets at 6 p.m. (off site); CHRISTIAN UNION Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen a.m. every Wednesday, both at the Home phone: 214-3025. Affiliated Family Mass (Holy Family Youth Wednesday Prayer Gathering Family Restaurant. with the National Association of ministry and the Catylist class Center). Confession: every meets at 6 p.m. I Community Bible Church - (20's+) begin at 6:30 PM. The adult I First Baptist Church of Lorida Free Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn. Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. or first Friday Churches of Christ in Christian Bible and Prayer Time begins at 7 located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida. I Sparta Road Baptist Church, of the month 7:15-7:45 a.m., or by Union, (Orange Blossom p.m. For more information go to Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. (SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. Rev. appointment with any priest. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Conference Center) 1400 C-17A www.bethanybaptistap.com or call for all ages. Sunday worship serv- Ken Geren, interim pastor. Sunday I St. James Catholic Church, North (truck route), Avon Park. the church office at 863-452-1136. ices are at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning 3380 Placidview Drive, Lake I Christian Science Church, 146 Presenting Jesus Christ as the I Faith Missionary Baptist Preschool care is provided at the Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Placid, 465-3215. Father Michael N. Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. answer for time and eternity. Church, off State Road 17 North of 11 a.m. worship service. Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: J. Cannon. Mass schedule: morning worship and Sunday Sunday morning worship service, Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave. Wednesday evening Bible Study Prayer/Bible Study, 6 p.m. Nursery Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - school. Testimonial meetings at 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., provided. For information, call 382- Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 4 p.m. each second and fourth Junior Church activities at same Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening followed by adult choir rehearsal. 0869. a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; Weekdays, 9 Wednesday. A free public reading Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday From September the AWANA I Southside Baptist Church a.m. December thru Easter - room/bookstore, located in the time for K-6 grade. Sunday School Service, 7 p.m. Deaf interpretation groups meet. First Lorida is the (GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave., Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., church, is open before and after Bible hour (all ages), 9:30 a.m. available. Ken Lambert, Pastor. “Place to discover God’s love.” For Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 church services. The Bible and the (Transportation available.) Sunday Phone 386-5055. more information about the church Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; and Holy Days 8 a.m., 9:30 Christian Science textbook, evening praise and worship serv- I Fellowship Baptist Church, or the ministries offered, call 655- a.m.; Morning Worship Service, a.m. and 7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 ‘Science and Health with Key to ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening 1000 Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 1878. 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 a.m. the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy prayer service, 7 p.m. Children and 33825. Sunday: Sunday School, I First Baptist Church, Sebring, p.m. Wednesday: Student ministry, are our only preachers. All are wel- youth activities at 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 200 E. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 6:30 p.m.; Awana kindergarten come to come and partake of the Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, a.m.; Wednesday: Evening 33870. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; CHRISTIAN comfort, guidance, support and please come worship with us. Don Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 David E. Richardson, senior pas- Adult Midweek Prayer and Bible healing found in the lesson-ser- Seymour, Senior Pastor. Phone p.m. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: tor; Rev. Joe Delph, associate pas- Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for under I Eastside Christian Church, mons. 452-0088.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 18, 2011 Page 9B RELIGION Bishops say government eroding religious liberty By RACHEL ZOLL ‘We should not be obliged to provide services or other initiatives that are Constitution.” Bishops said it AP Religion Writer was wrong to describe their BALTIMORE — U.S. contrary to our conscience. We don’t need the government forcing our hand’ religious convictions as dis- Roman Catholic bishops crimination. vowed Monday to defend WILLIAM LORI “The church has nothing their religious liberty in the bishop against compromise, but we face of growing acceptance can’t compromise principle,” of gay marriage and what they would stop the legal initiatives that are contrary to men met last week in the ence, will oversee that work, Dolan said. they called attempts by secu- fight and no longer provide our conscience,” said Lori, Oval Office. The archbishop which will include hiring a The bishops are con- larists to marginalize faith. state-funded services. bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. said Obama was “extraordi- lobbyist and another attorney. fronting the Health and Bishop William Lori, In New York, the bishops, “We don’t need the govern- narily friendly” and “very Picarello had worked for Human Services Department leader of a new national reli- along with Orthodox Jewish ment forcing our hand.” ardent” in reassuring Dolan seven years at the Becket on another front. The govern- gious liberty committee, con- leaders and others, have com- Archbishop Timothy that the administration would Fund for Religious Liberty, a ment agency recently decided demned federal and state plained that the religious Dolan, president of the U.S. look into the problems. public-interest law firm not to renew a contract held policies that he said inter- exception in this year’s law Conference of Catholic “I left there feeling a bit based in Washington, and since 2006 by the bishops’ fered with the church’s abili- allowing gay marriage is too Bishops, said the bishops are more at peace with this issue also served on an advisory refugee services office to ty to provide social services, weak to be effective. not just reacting to Obama’s than when I entered,” Dolan committee for Obama’s help victims of human traf- from health care to immi- On the federal level, the policies, but to a broader said. Office of Faith-Based and ficking. grant support to international bishops have been pressing society in a “drive to neuter Religious freedom was the Neighborhood Partnerships. The American Civil aid. the Health and Human religion” and “push religion main focus at the fall meeting Bishops hope to persuade Liberties Union is suing to In Illinois, government Services Department during back into the sacristy.” of the U.S. Conference of federal lawmakers to retain stop the agency from making officials stopped working its public comment period for “That’s a cultural issue that Catholic Bishops, which has the Defense of Marriage Act, grants to groups who with Catholic Charities on a broader religious exception the church has been con- public sessions through which passed in 1996, and “impose religiously based adoptions and foster-care to part of President Barack cerned about forever, not just Tuesday. launched a new website restrictions on reproductive placements after 40 years Obama’s health care overhaul in the United States,” Dolan The new religious liberty called Marriageuniquefora health services” for human because the agency refused to that mandates private insur- said. committee that church lead- reason.org. Obama has said trafficking victims. The recognize a new civil union ers pay for contraception. But Dolan said he dis- ers formed met for the first his administration would no women are often raped and law. Illinois bishops had sued “We should not be obliged cussed the church’s concerns time. Anthony Picarello, gen- longer defend the law, calling forced into prostitution by the state but on Monday said to provide services or other with Obama when the two eral counsel for the confer- it “counter to the their captors. PLACES TO WORSHIP I Christ Lutheran Church Avon Sunday Celebration Service, choir, 3:15 p.m.; grades 6-12 hand- Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet- EPISCOPAL Park – LCMS, 1320 County Road I Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Nursery and Children’s Church. bells, 3:15 p.m. Bible Counseling ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave., 64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park High Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Weekly Classes, Christian available by appointment, 699- Sebring. For more information, visit I The Episcopal Church of the School. Sunday Divine Worship is 33872. Sunday: American Sign Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer 0132. Call the church office for the Web site www.salvationarmy- Redeemer.Service time is 9:30 at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel- Language: First Worship sermon, Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. more information about the classes sebring.com or call Major Bruce with Holy Communion. Coffee hour ebrated every week with traditional songs signed first and second Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior offered. Nursery is provided for Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. following services. Newcomers Lutheran Liturgy, hymns and songs Worship services. First Worship minister transforming lives from babies and toddlers; while young welcome. Call 453-5664 or e-mail of praise. Fellowship time with cof- service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship ordinary to extraordinary. children up to second grade have a [email protected] Web site: fee and refreshments follows wor- service, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to I The Way Church, 1005 N. special Children’s Church offered UNITED METHODIST redeemeravon.com. The church is ship. Come worship and fellowship 2 years old) and Sunday school Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday during the worship service to help at 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park with us. For information call Pastor classes both hours. BFC Youth, 6 school and worship service at 9 them grow in their spiritual knowl- I First United Methodist Church, (two miles north of Sun ’N Lake Scott McLean at 471-2663 or see p.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m. a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi- edge. 105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. Boulevard, across from Wells christlutheranavonpark.org. Wednesday: Children ages 4 years ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The I Spring Lake Presbyterian The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor. I Dodge.) Faith Lutheran Church – through fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, Way is a church family who gathers Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Traditional Worship Service at 8:10 I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive, 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. for contemporary worship, teaching Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School, and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848, Todd Patterson, pastor; Andy of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the FLC 33870. Sunday Services: Holy Faith Child Development Center, McQuaid, associate pastor. Web ship. Come early and stay after for Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy 385-3232. Rev. Gary Kindle, pas- site www.bfcsebring.com. Church fellowship time. Child care and chil- second Thursday of the month, and 10:30 a.m. Methodist Youth office 385-1024. Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek tor. Traditional Worship service, 8 dren’s church are provided. September through June. Board of Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundays a.m. Sunday; Sunday Praise I Calvary Church, 1825 service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. The Deacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. first with Rick Heilig, youth director. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Hammock Road, Sebring, FL Sunday School for all ages at 9 Way – A place for you. Office Monday of the month. Choir The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship Communion is served the first, third 33872; 386-4900. An independent a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m. Phone:471-6140, Church Cell rehearses at 7 p.m. each service is broadcast over WITS and fifth Sunday of the month. community church. Sunday morn- until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m. Phone:381-6190. Email: theway Wednesday, September through 1340 on AM dial. There is a nursery Sunday school and Bible classes: ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, service ends. Wednesday: Adult [email protected]. Web site: April. Presbyterian Women meet at available at all services. 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Worship service 11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening serv- Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are www.TheWayChurch.org 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the I First United Methodist Church, is broadcast at 8 a.m. on WITS ice, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer and always welcome. The Rev. Jim month. Organist: Richard Wedig. 200 South Lake Avenue, Avon 1340 AM each Sunday. Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kurtz, rector. Church office 385- Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Park, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R. Educational opportunities include Lester Osbeck. A small friendly 7649, for more information. PRESBYTERIAN Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail, James Weiss, Pastor, Sunday I St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal weekly adult Bible studies. Faith’s church waiting for your visit. [email protected], School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Closet Thrift Store (385-2782) is I Christian Training Ministries I Covenant Presbyterian Church Web site, http://slpc.embarq a.m. Bible study third Tuesday of Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465- open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter off (PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., space.com. every month at 6 p.m. Prayer 0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson, Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. County Road 17 on Simpson Sebring, 33872-2113. A Shawl Ministry on the second and Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., to noon Saturday. All are warmly Avenue. Sunday service is at 10 Congregation of the Presbyterian fourth Friday of the month at 2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday welcome in the Faily of Faith. a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 Church in America. Sunday morn- SEVENTH-DAY for women who love God and cro- evening: Holy Communion with I Good Shepherd Lutheran p.m. A nursery and children’s ing worship: Informal service, 8 ADVENTIST cheting. Visit us at our church Web Healing Service, 6 p.m. Child care Church (AALC) American church are provided. The church is a.m.; traditional service, 10:30 site: www.fumcap.org. available at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 Association of Lutheran part of Christian International a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; I Avon Park Seventh-day I Memorial United Methodist a.m. Sunday service. Come see Churches, 4348 Schumacher Ministries Network, a full gospel, evening service, 6:30 p.m. Adventist Church, 1410 West Church, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook- what makes us different. Road, Sebring, one mile west of non-denominational ministry. Linda Wednesday evening Prayer Avon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone: ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL, Wal-Mart. James Weed, pastor. M. Downing, minister, lindadown- Meeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/Youth 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparks- 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. [email protected]. Casey L. Downing, Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, [email protected], Sabbath Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral GRACE BRETHREN Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. associate minister, caseydown 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: School, 9:30 a.m Saturday. Church assistant. Sunday schedule: Nursery provided. Social activities: [email protected]. Church phone: 385-2759; e-mail: covpres@stra- Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Heritage Worship Service, 8:30 I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Choir, Missions, Evangelism. 314-0482. Web site: www.ctm to.net; Web site: Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, Thunderbird Road, (863) 835- Phone 385-1163. forme.com www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. Community Service hours on I 9:30 a.m.; Celebration Worship 0869. Dr. Randall Smith, senior New Life Evangelical Lutheran I Grace Bible Church, 4541 Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 Service at 10:45 a.m.; New Song pastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m., Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a Thunderbird Road, (second church 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes place Congregation of the Evangelical 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday on left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone, I First Presbyterian Church the first Sunday of each month. worship service at 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid 382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, senior ARP, 215 E. Circle St., (two Senior Pastor Paul Boling. Walker Loving nursery care provided every with the Wisconsin Evangelical City” Children’s Ministry throughout pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 entrances on LaGrande), Avon Memorial Academy Christian Sunday morning. Middle School Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday all services, and there are variosu p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. School offering education for Youth, 4 p.m.; High School Youth, Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 other classes for teens, married Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace Bible The Rev. Robert Johnson is the kindergarten through 12th grades. 5:30 p.m. We offer Christ-centered a.m. For more information, call couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible Academy Adult Investigating Truth; pastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; ALL ARE WELCOME. Website is Sunday school classes, youth pro- Pastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or studies in Spanish. “Kid City” Day first and third Tuesday, Prayer Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; www.discoverjesus.org grams, Bible studies, book studies visit the Web site at www.newlife Care, Preschool and After-School Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 I Sebring Seventh-Day and Christian fellowship. Church sebring.com. Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. third Adventist Church, 2106 N. State office, 465-2422 or www.memori- I Resurrection Lutheran Church registration call: 385-3111). Check p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 Road 17, Sebring; 385-2438. alumc.com. Lakeview Christian - ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon us out on the Web at www.sebring- College Ministry. p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circle Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. School, VPK to grade 5; 465-0313. Park. Pastor: Rev. John C. grace.org. www.GBCconnected.org business meeting, 1 p.m. second Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet- I St. John United Methodist Grodzinski. Sunday service at 9:30 I Highlands Community Church, Wednesday; Sarah Circle business ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, a.m. Sunday school will resume in a casual contemporary church, meeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday; Community service: every Monday Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev. the fall. Coffee and fellowship hour INTERDENOMINATIONAL meets at 3005 New Life Way. Women’s Ministries Combined 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. follow the service. Midweek Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10 Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Fragrance Free Wednesday wor- I World Harvest and Restoration a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World Be a part of a warm, caring church Pastor Amado Luzbet. Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office Ministries, (non-denominational) classes. Small groups meet family with traditional services, fol- Morning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. phone number is 453-6858. 2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL throughout the week. Church lowing biblical truth. and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for all I Trinity Lutheran Church - 33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453- phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. I First Presbyterian Church, services. Phone 382-1736. LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake 3771. Sunday service: Sunday Linhart. ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, THE CHURCH OF www.stjohnsebring.org Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship FL 33870. 385-0107. Sunday LATTER DAY SAINTS I Spring Lake United Methodist Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., School, all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane, Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre- prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor: Lake Placid (at Lake Placid Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Tuesday: I The Church of Jesus Christ of (Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. Clyde School director; and Noel Johnson, W.H. Rogers. Christian School), Pastor Juanita Grief Support Group, 1 p.m.; Youth Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv- minister of youth and family life. Folsom. Sunday morning service, Group (middle and high school), Prix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863) ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study Worship schedule after Easter 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Adult 382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop; through December: Worship serv- meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. School of Theology, 7 p.m.; Church Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; Choir Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del LUTHERAN ice 9 a.m., and Education Hour, Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. on service, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Nursery avail- Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family 8:45 a.m. Worship schedule for Thursday. Church office phone: I Atonement Lutheran Church information at www.juanitafolsom able during worship. Call the History Center (863) 382-1822. January through Easter: Worship 655-0040. (ELCA), 1178 S.E. Lakeview ministries.com. church office for more information Sunday Services: Sacrament service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., Drive., Sebring. David Thoresen, I Union Congregational Church, and other classes. Rev. Darrell A. Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel Education Hour 9:45 a.m. Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first, 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL Peer, pastor. Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Traditional Service with Holy UNITED CHURCH third and fifth Sunday each month, 33825. Sunday worship services I First Presbyterian Church, Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10- Communion each first and third and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec- are at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. Oak 1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15 OF CHRIST Sunday. Non-Traditional Service ond and fourth Sunday of each the Millennium Church. Sunday Ave., Lake Placid, 465-2742. The a.m. to 1 p.m.; Youth Activities: each second, fourth and fifth month. Jim Helwig, organist/choir school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor; Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Scouts: I Emmanuel United Church of Sunday. Seasonal mid-week serv- director. Worship service at 9:30 We also offer a Saturday service at the Rev. Drew Severance, associ- first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 Christ, where God is still speak- ices Wednesday evenings during a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every 6 p.m. with Pastor Tiger Gullett in ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi- p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys ing. 3115 Hope Street, Sebring, FL Lent and Advent. Call church office Sunday. Coffee hour on the first the Millennium Church. tional worship is at 8 and 9:30 a.m. and Girls, second and fourth 33875 (1.8 miles west of U.S. 27 for additional Worship times and and third Sunday of each month. Nursery/child care is available for in the sanctuary; contemporary Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. and Hammock Road). Sunday wor- special holiday services. Other Council meeting on the first all services. Senior Pastor is Bill worship is at 11 a.m. Sunday ship, 9:30 a.m.; Communion with activities and groups include: Monday of month; Ladies Group Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web school classes for adults is at 9:15 worship first Sunday of month; Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML; page at www.weareunion.org. All Chapel Communion, 8:45 a.m. all WELCA meets at noon second Men’s Fellowship Group, Small and 10:45 a.m. and for all ages, THE SALVATION teachings are taken from the other Sundays. All are welcome to Monday of month with lunch. Bring Group Bible Studies as scheduled; adults and children, at 9:45 a.m. in ARMY receive the sacrament. For more a dish to pass. Church Vegetable Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Manufacturer’s Handbook - The the educational building. I information, call the church office at Garden Club meets as needed. Group activities (call for meeting Holy Bible. Come join us. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m., youth The Salvation Army – Center I 471-1999 or e-mail eucc@earth Labyrinth Prayer Garden open times and dates). Visit us online at: Unity Life Enrichment Centre, group (middle and high school), for Worship. Sunday: Sunday link.net or check the Web site seven days a week to congretation www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. new location, 10417 Orange and nursery and children’s ministry; School, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet- and community. Like to sing? Blossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL 7 p.m., adult small group Bible ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meeting sebringemmanuelucc.com. No Come join the choir. Visitors always 33875; 471-1122; e-mail studies. Children/youth music min- and lunch, noon. Tuesday: Bible matter who you are or where you welcome. Come grow with us. NON-DENOMINATIONAL [email protected]. Web site, istry (Thursday): grades 3-5 study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s are on life’s journey, you’re wel- Phone 385-0797. www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m. chimes, 2:30 p.m.; grades 3-5 Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: come here. C M Y K

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Event canceled Placid Lakes Baptist Church comed into the will be holding their yard Catechumenate. The parish AVON PARK — The I don’t mind flying it’s sale on Saturday from 8 community of St. James Special Christmas a.m. to 12 p.m. The funds will declare its commitment Celebration, featuring will support the Lottie recording artist Judy to assist the candidates to airports I can’t stand Moon Mission Fund. Peterson scheduled for Dec. “find and follow Christ.” The church is at the cor- Recently, I needed to make “Sir,” he said in a prac- 16 at Faith Pentecostal ner of Washington and a trip to visit some relatives. Guest ticed monotone, “you will House of God Inc. in Avon Interfaith Kemper Avenues in Placid These days, the way the Column have to remove your sus- Park has been canceled. Thanksgiving Lakes. For more informa- service is Sunday economy and gas prices are Rev. James L. Snyder penders.” Church having tion, please call 465-5126 it turns out to be cheaper to I saw no way around this from 8 a.m. to noon, fly. Even though, airlines no pockets and take off all jew- obstacle and if I wanted to Thanksgiving dinner SEBRING — The annual Monday through Thursday Sebring area community longer serve the delicious elry. get onto the airplane, I would or e-mail the church at food of which they became Then, after putting all of need to go through this arch- SEBRING — Faith interfaith Thanksgiving [email protected] famous. my stuff in these trays, I was way. Slowly I took off my Lutheran Church will again service will be held at 6 Several aspects about air- to walk through an archway suspenders and put them in a be hosting a free p.m. on Sunday in the Saint James Parish planes that give me cause for to make sure I was not trans- tray to send through the Thanksgiving dinner on Sebring Church of the alarm. The person who porting a bomb in my under- scanner. Thanksgiving Day. This anticipates Brethren (across the street designed the modern-day air- wear. The archway buzzer did meal is for those of any age celebrating the Rite from The Palms). plane must have used one of As I walked through the not go off this time, which group — singles, couples of Acceptance and Entitled “Dwelling the dwarfs for a model. I’m buzzer went off. was a relief to me, but once I and families that were alone Together in Unity,” the Welcoming thinking, Grumpy. The seats, “Sir, do you have anything was through the archway or in need. Meals can also service will feature several for example, are not built for in your pockets?” things happened. As I be delivered to shut ins. No LAKE PLACID — The musical groups and instru- the average posterior. I know I looked and found a pen, reached for the tray on the monetary donations will be Parish of Saint James mentalists. They include I need to go on a diet but my so I had to take that out and conveyor, I suddenly felt a accepted on Thanksgiving Catholic Church in Lake The Sounds of Sebring; airplane seat does not have to put in a tray. gentle breeze, heard several Day from those who are eat- Placid anticipates celebrat- soloist Carol Kline; and the remind me of that auspicious Again, I walked through shrieks behind me and felt ing, this is not a fundraiser. ing the Rite of Acceptance Wings of Faith choir and fact. and the buzzer went off something grab my ankles. There is only one require- and Welcoming for the new the reading of the original The restrooms do not have again. Wardrobe malfunction! ment to qualify for the candidates. Thanksgiving Proclamation any room whatsoever to rest “Sir, is there anything else Sure, you can grab your church dinner, make a reser- This Rite is a first step of 1623. in them. The last one I was in your pockets?” trousers and pulled them up vation by Monday. Call the for adults to officially Also participating are in I had to step outside in My wallet with credit but you still have to live with church and let us know how express their desire to representatives from many order to change my mind. cards and such things, which the fact that you actually many will be attending or become members of the churches and organizations. What were they thinking I did not realize was setting mooned potential fellow pas- how many meals you will Catholic Church. Pastor, They include: Rev. Cecil when they designed and built the buzzer off. I placed my sengers on the airplane. need delivered. Dinner will Father Michael Cannon will Hess, The Palms of Sebring these restrooms? wallet into the tray and then I am not sure which is be served from noon to 3 be the Celebrant. The Rite and The Church of Personally, I think it is a walked to the archway again. worse. A bomb in your p.m. Please call the church will take place on Sunday Buttonwood Bay; Rev. conspiracy on the part of the The buzzer went off again. underwear, or, your under- Monday through Thursday, during the 9:30 a.m. Mass, Keith Simmons, host pastor; entire airline industry to At this point I was a little wear on display. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 385- which is The Feast of Christ Bishop Steve Austin, harass those of us who are confused because I did not After adjusting everything 7848. the King. The sponsors will Church of Jesus Christ of diminutive challenged. know what else I could take and picking up my briefcase, introduce their candidate to Latter-day Saints; Rev. Mr. However, I can live with off. Therefore, I took off my I noticed several people Bethel Baptist plans the community of St. James. Max Severe, St. Catherine some of these inconvenienc- sweater. Maybe something in pointing in my direction and Following their introduc- Thanksgiving Catholic Church; Rev. es. I do not really mind fly- the buttons that the archway laughing. Believe me, a tion, Fr. Cannon will ask service Jimmy Baker, Londa ing it is the airports that I did not like. wardrobe malfunction is not each individual, “What do Church of the Brethren; Mr. cannot stand. Then the man on the other anything to laugh at unless of LAKE PLACID — A spe- you ask of the church?” The David Averill, St. John If there were some way to side of the archway spied course it happens to someone cial Thanksgiving service common response is, United Methodist Church; fly the friendly skies and what he thought was the else. will be held at 6:30 p.m. on “faith.” The purpose of the Rev. A.C. Bryant, First eliminate airports I would be trouble and said, “Sir, you Sitting in the airplane Wednesday at Bethel Rite is to affirm that each United Methodist Church; a happy flyer. have to take off your sus- waiting to take off a verse of Baptist Church in Lake individual is ready to pro- Chaplain James Langham, It has been a while since I penders.” Scripture dominated my Placid. ceed and continue on their flew the friendly skies and so “Say what?” I said in thinking. There will be a time of journey of faith. Good Shepherd Hospice; I had forgotten some of the alarm. “These things I have spo- singing, prayer, special tes- After affirmation by the Dr. Wes Johnston, Heartland airport rigmarole that paying “You have to remove your ken unto you, that in me ye timonies of how the Lord sponsors and assembly, the Christian School; Rabbi customers must go through. I suspenders.” might have peace. In the has blessed during the past candidates are signed with Lorraine Rudenberg and Mr. am surprised with all of the I looked at the man and world ye shall have tribula- year and the many things the sign of the cross on their Howard Salles, Temple fees associated with flying then said, “You do know the tion: but be of good cheer; I we thank Him for. forehead by Fr. Cannon. Israel; Rev. Darrell Peer, these days someone has not purpose of suspenders, don’t have overcome the world,” The service will conclude Later in the Rite, they will First Presbyterian Church; come up with the bright idea you?” (John 16:33 KJV). with Pastor Hankins giving be presented with the Book and Rev. Ron Norton, First of charging a fee for every- With a distant disdain in Whatever our tribulations a message about thanking of the Gospels. Fr. Cannon Christian Church. one to be patted down. his voice he simply said, might be, we can rest God for His bountiful bless- will say to each individual This service is unique in In order to get to the air- “Sir, you will have to remove unabashed in the finished ings. “(Name), receive the Gospel that it brings together wor- plane you have to go through your suspenders.” work of Jesus Christ. The church is at 216 E. of Jesus Christ.” The spon- shipers from all major a very sophisticated techno- By the tone of his voice, I Park St. Call 633-9294. sor will then place the can- faiths. It is sponsored by the logical gateway. I had forgot- ascertained that he did not The Rev. James L. Snyder is didate’s hand on the Book Sebring Ministerial ten how thoroughly they have the foggiest idea of the pastor of the Family of God Yard sale set for and say: “(Name), find in Association. A freewill check out their passengers. purpose of a gentleman’s Fellowship, PO Box 831313, this Word, faith.” The can- offering will be used to ben- Saturday Everything needs placed suspenders. I wear sus- Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with didates will also be blessed efit needy families in the into a tray, which then goes penders because they are his wife, Martha, in Silver LAKE PLACID — The by Fr. Cannon and the Sebring area. The public is through a scanner to make fashionable, comfortable and Springs Shores. Call him at Women on Missions at parish community and wel- invited. sure nobody is transporting a serve a vital purpose for me. 352-687-4240 or e-mail jamess- bomb in his or her baggage. I looked at him and said, [email protected]. The church Then comes the dangerous “Have you ever heard of web site is www.whatafellow- Library denies permission for nativity scene part. wardrobe malfunction?” ship.com/. Everybody has to take off Associated Press awaiting advice of legal property. his or her shoes, which KIFFLE KITCHEN; 3.639"; 5"; Black; 11/11,13,18,20; SPRINGHILL, La. — counsel. “If there are no restric- makes the whole airport 0 0 0 1 3 7 8 8 Plans to include a living Should library officials tions, then most definitely smell as if some bomb did go nativity scene in the court- reverse their decision, Dew we’ll move something off. Not only shoes, but also yard of the Springhill Branch is open to using the library’s there,” Dew said. everybody has to empty their Library have stirred contro- versy in this northern E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; com p/u; 0 0 0 1 4 0 9 6 Louisiana city. Letha Dew, who is leading Christmas season planning for the Main Street commu- nity program, said library officials refused to permit anything with “religious tones” on the library grounds. The nativity scene by a First Assembly of God youth group will appear next month on the triangle-shaped property at the head of Main Street owned by the city of Springhill. It will be among the numerous church, choir and handbell groups spread out up and down Main Street to entice visitors to walk the area and take part in the hol- iday spirit. “They said we could not 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 6 have anything there that had LAKE COUNTRY JEWELERS; 9.347"; 3"; Black; 11/18,25; religious icons or religious tones, but I understood her to say anything religious-based or sponsored, which a nativi- ty scene would be,” Dew said of her conversation with the unidentified library man- ager. Beverly Hammett, Webster Parish Library System director, said Tuesday that she would release a statement on the library’s position but was www.newssun.com

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Friday, November 18, 2011 Page 11B DIVERSIONS Bride-to-be is feeling blue because fiance hates orange Dear Abby: My have moved in. fiance, “Todd,” They’ve been and I have been together for so together for four long, this may just years. He pro- be their way of posed this summer communicating, and our wedding but I can’t put up is planned for next with the long days year. I thought and sleepless planning our wed- Dear Abby nights. It’s begin- ding would be ning to wear on Merie Wallace/Fox Searchlight/MCT fun, but it has turned out to my sanity. George Clooney, from left, Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller star in ‘The Descendants.’ be a nightmare. How do I tell them I I want orange as our pri- appreciate them for letting mary color, but now Todd me stay, but I can no is saying he “hates” the longer take the constant Clooney manages chaos color orange, although he fighting? never mentioned it before. — Thanks, But No I tried to get him to agree Thanks to pair it with a color of his DEAR TBNT: Thank choice, but he refused. them for their hospitality in ‘The Descendants’ Todd is being unreason- and for offering to share able and will not agree their lovely home with By CHRISTY LEMIRE chance to say their good- mounting tension that we with me on the color. Since you, but that you will be AP Movie Critic byes. This process would should. Maybe it has some- it mainly affects the bridal moving to a place of your Alexander Payne makes seem wrenching enough, but thing to do with the laid-back party, I feel it should be my own. If they ask you why, movies about men on the Alexandra insists on making setting (although it is novel decision. He says it isn’t, tell them that you love brink — of a nervous break- it even more difficult by to see this beautiful place and that he won’t even them both, but the long down, of personal or profes- bringing along her idiot through the eyes of everyday wear an orange tie or any- days and sleepless nights sional ruin and, ultimately, boyfriend, Sid (Nick Krause), residents, rather than thing like it. What is your when they argue are pre- maybe even some hard- for moral support. tourists). “The Descendants” opinion? venting you from getting earned peace. That was true Then she drops another also loses some of its power — Stuck On The Color in the rest you need. It’s the of Matthew Broderick’s bombshell on her father: in the frequent use of Georgia truth, and it probably won’t scheming teacher in Elizabeth was having an voiceover, which tends to Dear Stuck: This isn’t be the first time they’ve “Election,” Jack Nicholson’s Movie Review affair at the time of her acci- spell out too much. just “your” wedding; it’s heard it. searching retiree in “About dent. Matt is understandably But the story keeps you Todd’s wedding, too. If he Schmidt” and Paul ‘The Descendants’ incensed by the discovery, guessing as to where it will Dear Abby: would find standing at the I am a mid- Giamatti’s sloppy oenophile Rating: R (language includ- but he’s also curious to find go, and it features some altar opposite a line of dle-aged woman who is in “Sideways,” and it’s cer- out who this guy is, and his piercing moments of emo- ing some sexual refer- bridesmaids clad in orange Baptist by faith. I believe tainly true of George bumbling attempts at casual tional truth. The casting of to be a turnoff and dislikes that when I die I will go to Clooney in “The ences) stalking provide some much- Matthew Lillard as the other the color so much that he heaven. My problem is, if Descendants.” Running time: 115 minutes needed comic relief. man is an unexpected and refuses to wear a tie or going to heaven means As real-estate lawyer Matt Review: (of 4) As if all this weren’t inspired choice, and the boutonniere that’s orange being reunited with my King, he finds everything in enough to handle, Matt’s inevitable confrontation with — then agree on some parents and other family his life is in flux and on the Matt’s wife, Elizabeth, is enormous family has put him him takes some surprising other color. This is only members, then I don’t want verge of collapse simultane- lying in a hospital bed in a in charge of deciding what to turns; this is also true of the one of the many compro- to go! The idea of spending ously. He isn’t just function- coma following a boating do with the 25,000 acres of interactions with his wife, mises that lie ahead for eternity with them is more ing one day at a time, he’s accident. By all accounts, pristine land on Kauai that played by Judy Greer. you, so start practicing than I can stand, but I navigating the chaos one she’s been a bit of a wild they’ve inherited from their This is, of course, with this one. don’t want to go to hell, hour at a time. This isn’t any child her whole life, but now royal Hawaiian ancestors. A Clooney’s show — he’s in either. Any thoughts? easier even though he lives in there isn’t much hope that deadline is looming to choose nearly every moment of the Dear Abby: Two months — Eternally Confused in Hawaii, a place that’s sup- she’s going to make it. Matt, whether to sell it to develop- film, and he delivers a doozy ago, my brother and his Mississippi posed to be paradise. who hasn’t been the most ers, and to whom, and for of a moment-of-truth speech wife asked me to move in Dear Eternally Clooney being Clooney, available or hands-on father, how much; this burden of — but both young actresses with them. It’s beautiful Confused in Mississippi: though, he makes every stage must now take care of the privilege is what gives the who play his daughters hold here, they have a lovely Yes. When you reach the of his character’s arc believ- couple’s two daughters on his film, based on the novel by their own beautifully with home and have been pearly gates, talk this over able, from grief through own: 17-year-old boarding Kaui Hart Hemmings, its him. extremely hospitable for with St. Peter. Perhaps he anger and eventual accept- school rebel Alexandra title. (Payne adapted the Woodley in particular the most part. The problem would be willing to place ance, and he gives a perform- (Shailene Woodley) and 10- script with Nat Faxon and shows a confident spark as is they fight like cats and you in a different wing ance that’s so understated as year-old troublemaker Jim Rash.) her character believably dogs. It gets so bad some- than the one your parents to appear effortless. Having Scottie (Amara Miller). Matt wades through all develops from a state of bit- times that the neighbors and other family members long ago learned to jettison Matt and the girls must these troubles, and while ter resentment to mature have to call the police. are staying in. And in the movie-star vanity to play make the rounds to friends everything would seem to be responsibility. Once a week without meantime, discuss this with varied, challenging parts — and family to explain there at stake at once, Payne’s pac- The last shot indicates how fail, they have a huge spat your minister. and having turned 50 this isn’t much time left for ing is often so languid that all three of them have about one thing or another year — Clooney now seems Elizabeth and to give them a we don’t feel the sort of changed with quiet uplift. and argue at all hours of Dear Abby is written by Abigail comfortable portraying regu- the day and night. They Van Buren and was founded by lar guys with regular prob- FAIRMONT CINEMA; break things, curse and call her mother, Pauline Phillips. lems. What Matt must endure 1.736"; 6"; Black; each other names I would- Write Dear Abby at cumulatively is extraordi- 11/18/11; 0 0 0 1 4 0 9 2 n’t call my worst enemy. If www.DearAbby.com or P.O. nary, but elements of his I had known they were this Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA journey will surely resonate unhappy, I would never 90069. with ordinary folks.

‘Oz’ Munchkin Karl Slover dies at 93

Associated Press Long after Slover retired, he continued to DUBLIN, Ga. — Karl Slover, one of the appear around the country at festivals and last surviving actors who played Munchkins events related to the movie. He was one of in the 1939 classic film, “The Wizard of Oz,” seven Munchkins at the 2007 unveiling of a has died. He was 93. star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame dedicat- The 4-foot-5 Slover died of cardiopul- ed to the little people in the movie. Only three monary arrest Tuesday afternoon in a central remain of the 124 diminutive actors who Georgia hospital, said Laurens County played the beloved Munchkins. Deputy Coroner Nathan Stanley. According to “He has a genuine immortality,” Fricke friends, as recently as last weekend, Slover said. “Of the 124 little people, he’s one of the appeared at events in the suburban Chicago handful who got to enjoy this latter-day fame, area. to have people know who he was and be able Slover was best known for playing the lead to pick him out of the crowd in the movie.” trumpeter in the Munchkins’ band but also Slover is the first of the three trumpeters to had roles as a townsman and soldier in the herald the Munchkin mayor when he makes film, said John Fricke, author of “100 Years his entrance. Slover had been cast to play the of Oz” and five other books on the movie and second trumpeter but switched when another its star, Judy Garland. Slover was one of the actor got stage fight during filiming, said tiniest male Munchkins in the movie. longtime friend Allen Pease.

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PAGE 12BLIVING News-Sun Friday, November 18, 2011 Kermit the Frog (Originally voiced by Jim Henson) Created for Jim Henson’s TV show “Sam and Friends,” which aired in 5-minute segments from 1955 to 1961. Kermit later went on to “Sesame Street,” where he had memorable appearances as a news reporter and singing “(It’s Not That Easy) Bein’ Green.” But his star was born when he became host of “The Muppet Show,” led by Kermit, starred in a series which also is where Miss Piggy of movies on the big screen, began pursuing him, frequently to including “The Muppet Movie,” his dismay. Fozzie Bear entered “The Great Muppet Caper” and the fray on “The Muppet Show,” “The Muppets Take Manhattan.” as Kermit’s best friend. From Catchphrase: “Hi-ho, Kermit “The Muppet Show,” the gang, the Frog here!”

Miss Piggy (Originally voiced by Frank Oz) Miss Piggy’s character origi- nally started as a running gag, but she soon developed into a com- plex character, destined for star- dom and a diva in the full sense of the word — she’ll vacillate from sweet, smothering her “Kermie” in kisses, to sending him flying with her infamous karate chop (“hiiiiiiiiiii-yah!”). — to Kermit’s surprise — in “The But one of the greatest elements Muppets Take Manhattan.” of her character is her undying Fun fact: Miss Piggy was love for her Kermie. She pursued originally named after jazz singer him endlessly and was frequently Peggy Lee as a joke and an hom- rebuffed at the beginning of their age to her considerable talents. courtship. But persistence paid off Piggy’s name was shortened from and Kermit started returning her Miss Piggy Lee because no one affections. The pair was married wanted to offend Peggy Lee.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF DISNEY ENTERPRISES Jason Segel and Amy Adams star in “The Muppets” which hits theaters Nov. 23 Fozzie Bear (Originally voiced by Frank Oz) Fozzie, created as Frank Oz’s main character, is “The Muppet Show’s” undeniably bad comedi- an. Fozzie’s indefatigable opti- mism grew from his failure as a comedian and created his endear- ing personality as we know it today. Fozzie and Kermit are best friends, having worked together on numerous sketches, movies, Fozzie’s surprise, since playing books and specials. Fozzie also the piano was a previously frequently collaborates with unknown talent. Rowlf, and together they played a Catchphrase: “Wocka wocka Wacky characters have cross- memorable piano duet — much to wocka!” generational appeal and inspire cameos by celebrities of all ages Rowlf

BY MERRIE LEININGER (Originally voiced by Jim Henson) McClatchy-Tribune It wasn’t Kermit, but Rowlf the Dog who was the first nation- n the ’70s and ’80s “The Muppet Show” was required al star of the Muppets. In 1962 he viewing, in part because each week one of the most first appeared in a series of Purina popular faces of the age — such as Elton John, Mark Dog Chow commercials. He then Hamill or Paul Simon — was sharing the stage with rose to stardom as Jimmy Dean’s Kermit, Fozzie and Miss Piggy. sidekick on “The Jimmy Dean The first season of the show in 1976 was a wild risk — Show,” from 1963 to 1966. He would adults watch a prime-time show about puppets? and Kermit later appeared togeth- Creator and director Jim Henson called in favors from Chris Cooper, left, plays bad guy Tex Richman in er in a pitch reel for “Sesame cast in the subsequent movies. friends and coworkers to get stars to appear in the series. “The Muppets.” Street,” since they were the two Fun fact: According to “Jim Rita Moreno was one of the first guests to sit on that wall best-known Muppets at the time. Henson: The Works,” other names with Kermit, and she got her EGOT — receiving all four And, of course, he joined the cast considered by Jim Henson for major entertainment awards — when she won an Emmy for more visitors than anything he’s ever worked on — people of “The Muppet Show” as the res- Rowlf were Barkley, Woofington, her singing, dancing and acting in episode 105 of “The clamored to meet Kermit and Piggy. ident musician, most often play- Baskerville, Barkus, Howlington, Muppet Show.” “I must say, there is something intrinsic of anyone who ing the piano, and was part of the Waggington and Beowolf. By season two, the show was a hit and drawing celebri- grew up with the Muppets. They have a wild love for the ties such as Steve Martin, who brought his banjo. Martin Muppets that comes out as soon as they come to set. Almost also later appeared in “The Muppet Movie” as a snooty wait- everybody legitimately freaked out,” Segel said in an inter- er serving Piggy and Kermit. view with MTV News. “I think the thing that was the coolest Gonzo After the show became spectacularly popular, the biggest was seeing Academy Award winner Chris Cooper — he’s not (Voiced by Dave Goelz) a cameo; he’s our villain. But this guy is one of the best celebrities of the day were approaching the producers about The blue, crook-nosed … uh, actors alive, and to see him talking to these Muppets, look- starring alongside Kermit and singing with Rowlf. Harry undetermined creature known as ing them straight in the eye and laughing, there’s a puppeteer Belafonte, Diana Ross, Carol Burnett and Christopher Reeve Gonzo the Great, was the dare- right next to the Muppet, operating the puppet, but he looks all appeared on the show. devil on “The Muppet Show,” straight at the puppet, and to see that that even happens to Brooke Shields was the youngest guest star ever to appear performing such feats as eating a someone like Chris Cooper, it reaffirmed everything that I on the show, when she appeared in the fifth season at age 14. tire to “Flight of the Bumblebee” was working for.” She also got hit on by Rizzo the rat in a diner scene during and hypnotizing chickens. Gonzo The thrust of “The Muppets,” in theaters Nov. 23, “The Muppets Take Manhattan.” also was featured at the start of involves the gang getting back together and recruiting Now kids who grew up with the Muppets are having their each “Muppet Show.” In the first celebrities to revive the old variety show, so there’s a whole dreams of singing alongside Kermit realized. season, he attempted to hit the new generation of stars who pop up in this film, from Amy Jason Segel (“How I Met Your Mother”) gets the credit white space within the “O” to with equally bad results most of Adams (“Enchanted”), who co-stars with Segel, to John for bringing the Muppets back to the big screen. He pitched hilariously bad results, and in sea- the time. Krasinski (“The Office”), Donald Glover (“Community”), his idea to Disney after performing a puppet vampire musi- son two onward he would attempt Fun fact: Gonzo’s girlfriend is singers Katy Perry and Selena Gomez, and Rico Rodriguez cal in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” He co-wrote, co-pro- to play the final trumpet note, a chicken named Camilla. duced and is starring in the new film. He said that the set had (“Modern Family”). — Kim Ossi, MCT

Because of “The Muppet little chorus of dogs and bears and Song,” were written by music Movie,” “Moving Right Along” is chickens and things, that people supervisor Bret McKenzie, of the a song that always comes to mind still love those songs 30 years delightfully wacky Flight of the during road trips. And “(It’s Not later, as evidenced by “The Green Conchords. The Muppets are per- That Easy) Bein’ Green,” is a song Album” that was released in forming several cover songs, that made everyone fall in love August, with indie and rock stars including “Smells Like Teen with a 2-foot-high frog. The such as OK Go, Weezer, The Fray Spirit,” by Nirvana, and Cee Lo’s Muppets music has crossed gener- and Andrew Bird performing clas- “Forget You.” ations and spans musical genres, sic Muppet songs. The Muppets also will be dip- from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Those old favorites and new ping back into the well, inspiring Mayhem — with their wild and songs will surely be a huge part of sing-alongs with “The Rainbow wooly backbeat, Animal — to the new Muppet movie, too. Walt Connection” and “Mahna Mahna.” Rowlf’s mellow piano man vibe. Disney Records will release the — Merrie Leininger, MCT So many of these songs were soundtrack Nov. 21. Original Kermit the Frog, center, plays burned into our brains by a fuzzy songs, such as “Life’s a Happy the banjo in “The Muppets.”

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