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News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLAR Sebring High School Assistant Principal Jim Howard was critically injured Friday when his Corvette crashed into a EWS UN Town Car driven by Victoria Grant, who died at the scene. NHighlands County’s Hometown-S Newspaper Since 1927 1 killed, 1 critical Sunday, April 21, 2013 www.newssun.com Volume 94/Number 48 | 75 cents after crash on 27

News-Sun staff ble condition Saturday morn- SEBRING — A woman ing. Grant died at the scene SFSC names was killed an a man critically of the crash, which was at injured in a crash that closed 2:44 p.m. according the the northbound U.S. 27 for sev- FHP. eral hours Friday Grant was wearing afternoon. her seat belt, the FHP new president The Florida reported, but Howard Highway Patrol said was not when his car that Victoria Grant, struck Grant’s at the The unanimous decision came after two 61, of Sebring was the driver’s door. Leitzel starts July 1 weeks of interviews and community forums driver of a Lincoln Pieces of the red where the final four candidates were Town Car that pulled Corvette were scat- By SAMANTHA GHOLAR allowed to meet employees and the Howard out of Whisper Circle tered for yards down [email protected] general public. Leitzel left quite an in front of a Corvette driven the highway. AVON PARK – South Florida State impression of the board and the by 66-year-old Jim Howard, Traffic was halted just a College Board of Trustees wasted no time choice was announced quickly an assistant principal at few yards north of the inter- making its selection for the new president Sebring High School. section of U.S. 27 and the of the college, naming Dr. Thomas C. See SFSC, A5 Howard was airlifted to Sebring Parkway near Publix Leitzel the fourth president of SFSC on Lakeland where he was and diverted around the scene Friday afternoon. Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel reportedly in critical but sta- for several hours.

Forecast Relay for Life Man gets DON’T LET draws hundreds 15 years to Firemen’s A couple of T-storms, Field in Sebring in Hardee mainly later in day CANCER WIN High Low murder News-Sun photo by 83 66 SAMANTHA By BARRY FOSTER GHOLAR News-Sun correspondent Complete Forecast Breast cancer sur- WAUCHULA — A PAGE A12 vivor Aldrene Mautz Highlands County was sen- (right) and her hus- Online band Ken take the tenced to 15 years in the state first lap around prison in connection with a Firemen’s Field brutal 2008 murder. Saturday afternoon Dan Enrique Lopez was during the annual sentenced last week in a American Cancer Society Relay for courtroom in Wauchula on Life Event. The cou- charges of manslaughter in Question: Should ple wore matching the death of Dwight Clyde pink outfits repre- teachers get the Williams, whose body was senting breast can- found in a burned out car just $2,500 pay raise Gov. cer, which Mautz was diagnosed with across the Hardee-Highlands Rick Scott wants in in December of County line on Nov. 29, the state budget? 2011. After six 2008. months of treat- Reportedly, kidnapping ment, eight rounds and arson counts were of chemotherapy Yes and 33 radiation dropped against the 35-year- treatments, Mautz old defendant 63.9% was declared can- in exchange for cer free in the fall his testimony of 2012. Mautz and against a sec- more than 200 other survivors ond man were honored accused in the No Saturday. crime, 29-year- Lopez old Jose Antonio Torres, 36.1% Cancer a tough also of High- Bone lands County. The victim, Total votes: 244 fight, but it can marrow also known as Malik Addullah Torres Next question: transplant Muhammed, Should Sun ’N Lake be beaten reportedly was stuffed into have a full-time fire the trunk of his 1997 Lincoln department? By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Continental along Old Town [email protected] Creek Road in Hardee Poll open through Friday. SEBRING — Barbara Lanning sits back in County. The car then was set Make your voice heard at her arm chair, her 12-week-old puppy curled ablaze. up at her feet, her daughter Dawn Lanning Originally, both had been www.newssun.com and son Bobby Lanning near at hand. charged with first degree She has a story to tell, especially during murder, kidnapping and Index the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life arson but in 2010 Lopez Business B5 season. apparently cut a plea bargain Chalk Talk B7 Divorced and single, Lanning was living in with prosecutors. Classifieds A9 Middlesex County, N.J. in the early autumn He also was given credit of 1991 when she developed flu-like systems. for the three years and 55 Community Briefs A2 She went to her doctor, who prescribed days he already has served in Crossword Puzzle B11 antibiotics and medications to relieve the jail. Dear Abby B11 symptoms. Torres was found guilty in Editorial & Opinion A4 Two weeks went by and Lanning felt so a Hardee County trial last Lottery Numbers A2 much worse she went to the emergency room. month on kidnapping, arson Doctors ordered a full blood work-up and and second-degree murder took a bone marrow sample. The results came counts. back in the middle of November. Lanning had Circuit Court Judge Marcus J. Ezelle has not yet 0990994 01007 See CANCER, A7 passed sentence on Torres.

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Page A2 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 21, 2013 www.newssun.com Homes for those who serve Buhr to By CAROL KLINE Part 3 in a series er at the facility explained News-Sun correspondent Kris’s status had to be address April 21 marks three long, standing medical doctor changed. Kris began receiv- arduous years since the acci- assumed the lead on her ing even less therapy. By the dent that left our daughter, case. She rallied and time we returned in early ethics Major Kristine Ratliff, RN, responded to proficient and April 2011, she had reached USAF, with a traumatic skilled therapists. By a low plateau. Reversing the brain injury (TBI). After November, she began typing decisions of change became probe being discharged from the with both hands on a com- my personal passion, but to Intensive Care Unit at puter in speech therapy. Her no avail. “It can’t be done,” By CHRISTOPHER Brooke Army Medical level of comprehension and they said. TUFFLEY Center, her first rehab stay cognizance was fully intact. By the end of September [email protected] was in a facility in Austin, Kris walked straighter and 2011, another move was AVON PARK — City Texas. From May until early longer with an upright walk- imminent. Under considera- Attorney Gerald Buhr will October, she worked very er and a physical therapy tion was a VA home. On the Courtesy photo make a presentation about hard and made great strides. staff person beside her. By day of discharge, however, a Neurosurgeon Dr. Richard Teff, MD, explains the prototype Al Green of Paragon In September, surgery was January 2011, she was given phone call from a very dis- of a skull implant to Major Kristine Ratliff just prior to the her surgery Sept. 7, 2010 at Brooke Army Medical Center. Information Services at scheduled to implant an arti- permission to have water appointed admissions direc- Monday night’s city coun- ficial cap replacing the therapy in the pool and, hav- tor there informed us, “One cil meeting. entire right side of her skull. ing been an avid swimmer, person on our board said Green is the private Since the facility in Austin she rallied further. your daughter is not official- found close to her home, and The number of military investigator hired by the was almost two hours away My husband and I had to ly a veteran because she is Kris seemed happy she knew men and women veterans city to look into the from the hospital, a move return home to Florida at the not yet retired, so she cannot two of the therapists at this since September 2011 is not charges and counter was contemplated after the end of December 2010, how- come here.” nursing rehab center. She firm. These younger veter- charges between City surgery. Kris still could not ever. Since her husband Arguing with such a nar- was making the best of a bad ans, however, must be given Manager Deleon and City speak, eat or care for herself, worked full time, his pres- row-minded viewpoint that situation and, for that, I was every chance to “come back” Councilman Garrett and it was my joy to fill the ence was minimal at best. Kris had served two tours in grateful. What I saw, howev- to their former lives. That Anderson. Buhr will need of advocate and pro- With the one-to-one aspect Iraq and given more than 20 er, was discouraging even requires greater therapy, review the background vide personal care. of care eliminated, Kris years was hopeless. By now, while I tried to be upbeat. In one-to-one care, and more leading to the investiga- On Oct. 4, 2010, she was declined terribly during the it was mid-October 2011, truth, it was a glorified nurs- funding to make it available tion. admitted to an impeccable three months we were away. and we simply had to return ing home and, as we came to to them. The proposed sanitation rehab hospital with a superb To comply with insurance again to our home in Florida. realize, a place of deplorable Dignity is their desire, and fund budget will be pre- medical staff, and an out- regulations, the case manag- A “quick fix” facility was care. they have earned it. sented Monday. Deleon said a residential rate reduction of 11 percent is possible. Two veterans The first public hearing is scheduled for proposed Ordinance 15-13, which from Sebring to would allow a council member to participate in a meeting by telephone or take Honor Flight other electronic medium in the case of a “medical Special to the News-Sun Their day in Washington reason” or by special SEBRING – Highlands begins at the World War II council permission in and Hardee County Rotary Memorial for about two “extraordinary circum- Clubs and other organiza- hours and will then proceed stances.” tions are sponsoring World to the Korean Memorial, Viet The meeting is sched- War II veterans on an Honor Nam Memorial and then to uled for 6 p.m. at 123 E. Flight from Fort Myers to the Arlington National Pine St. The council meets Washington D.C. Reagan Cemetery and witness the in executive session first Airport on May 4. Changing of the Guard at 3 Courtesy photo to discuss collective bar- The flight will carry 40 p.m. The last memorial will American Legion Post 25 are sponsoring two veterans from Lake Placid – John Howarth gaining objectives, so the veterans aging from 88 up to be the Iwo Jima Memorial (left), 87, and Rusty Eurich, 87. public portion will start at 93 and possibly older, along where they will try to get a with 40 younger guardians group picture before heading to see the WWII memorial who will assist the veterans, back to the airport that will and other sites at no cost to KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; above lottery social security; and eight staff personnel. leave at 7 and arrive back in the veterans it has progressed 0 0 0 2 9 2 3 0 The group will gather at Fort Myers at 9:30. gradually to each year char- the Bert J. Harris Jr. The $450 cost for each vet- tering a jet flight carrying Agriculture Center at 3 a.m., eran and guardian is funded scores of veterans. Over the have breakfast that is being by the Rotarians, veteran and years 86,400 veterans from prepared by the Boy Scouts fraternal organizations and all over the country have to eat at 4. The group will individual donations. enjoyed the Honor Flights. then head for Fort Myers and The Honor Flights began For more information visit depart at 8:30 a.m., arriving in 2005 with small aircraft the Honor Flight web site, April 17 1 5 8 39 52 53 x:4 in Washington at 10:48. carrying one or two veterans www.pchonorflight.org. Lottery Next jackpot $7 million Center April 13 6 15 40 45 51 52 x:2 COMMUNITY BRIEFS April 10 14 21 24 32 41 45 x:5 April 19 12 16 20 24 33 April 19 (n) 6798 Sebring Masons Rotary speech contest winners April 18 1 9 24 32 33 April 19 (d) 1900 serve lunch April 17 7 8 9 31 32 April 18 (n) 4193 April 16 3 9 18 21 27 April 18 (d) 8804 SEBRING — Sebring Lodge No. 249 will serve an April 19 26 36 43 44 10 April 19 (n) 239 all-you-can-eat barbecue April 16 2 26 30 38 9 April 19 (d) 136 chicken lunch from 11 a.m. April 12 13 19 20 43 19 April 18 (n) 600 to 2 p.m. today for an $8 April 9 9 16 22 40 17 April 18 (d) 727 donation. The menu includes chicken, coleslaw, baked April 17 13 18 36 48 58 PB: 28 Note: Cash 3 and Play 4 drawings are twice per day: (d) is the beans, potato salad, dessert Next jackpot $95 million daytime drawing, (n) is the and beverage. April 13 10 12 31 56 57 PB: 33 nighttime drawing. The lodge is on the corner April 10 1 36 40 52 53 PB: 20 PB: Power Ball of Home Avenue and Sebring Parkway. The public is invited; take-out orders KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery auto accidents; are available. Courtesy photo 0 0 0 2 8 9 2 6 On April 4, the Avon Park High School chapter of the Heartland Workforce Future Business Leaders of America hosted the Avon Park Rotary speech contest. This year’s theme was ‘Peace hosts Training Through Service’. The Avon Park Breakfast and Noon Provider Fair Rotary clubs both sponsored $50 for the first- and second- place winners. APHS sophomore Juliana Jackson (left) won At the One-Stop Career first, APHS junior Charles Council won second, and APHS Center in Sebring on freshman Jocelyn Jackson won third place. Charles and Juliana gave their speeches this past week to the Avon Park Tuesday and the One-Stop Breakfast and Noon Rotary clubs and will participate in the Career Center in Wauchula Highlands County Rotary Speech contest later in April. pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 3 on Wednesday, Heartland Contest coordinator was Dr. Kimberly Batty-Herbert, Workforce will be host to a Timekeeper was Melanie Jackson and judges were Alice variety of educational train- Oldham and Sylvia Turner. ing providers in and around the tri-county region of Sebring from 10 a.m. to 2 monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Highlands, DeSoto, and p.m. Tuesday at 5901 U.S. Monday at the Jack R. Hardee. 27 S., Suite 1 (The Beverly Stroup Center, 355 W. If you’ve considered Center); and in Wauchula Center Ave. There will be a enhancing your education, or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. potluck dinner. are frustrated with your cur- Wednesday at 324 6th Ave. For additional informa- rent job and have considered North (across from the pub- tion, contact Lori Thompson embarking on a new career lic library). For an up-to- at 382-7924, e-mail and don’t know where to date listing of the participat- [email protected] or go to the start, mark these dates on the ing training providers, check website at http://orchidsoci- calendar. Representatives the Heartland Workforce etyhighlands.org/. from a wide variety of website at www.hwib.org. schools will be on hand to Shrine Club offers talk about careers ranging Orchid Society to monthly bunco from the medical field to install officers truck driving. AVON PARK – The pub- No appointment is neces- SEBRING — The Orchid lic is invited to play bunco sary. Visit the nearest Society of Highlands County at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Heartland Workforce One- will have the installation of Stop Career Center – in officers for 2013-2014 at its Continued on A5

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By BARRY FOSTER of 365 days just to pay their taxes. tax bill is expected to rise faster.” Working an average 9 a.m. to 5 News-Sun correspondent The measure of tax burden is based TaxWatch officials said that begin- p.m. workday, Calabro speculated SEBRING — Officials from on the relative size of all taxes paid in ning in 2007, the trend had been that Floridians’ Taxpayer Florida TaxWatch say today is this Florida to the state’s total personal toward an earlier Taxpayer Independence Time will fall at year’s Florida Taxpayer income. It arrives four days later than Independence Day due to federal tax approximately 11:26 a.m. daily. That Independence Day. last year, according to TaxWatch esti- cuts and a recession that decreased is an estimated five minutes later than By their calculations, April 21 is mates. government tax revenues faster than it was last year, but 14 minutes earli- the first day in 2013 where earnings “This year’s four-day increase in it decreased families’ incomes. It fell er than in 2006. Courtesy photo Jessica Swain has been by workers in the Sunshine State tax burden results in the second year on May 1 in 2006. By 2009, 17 days According to those figures, satisfy- missing since February. actually will belong to them. in a row that tax independence comes were shaved off the length of time it ing federal taxes alone would require Organization officials contend that later than the year before,” said took Floridians to pay their taxes one hour, 43 minutes of the eight- since Jan. 1, workers’ wages have Dominic M. Calabro, president and This year, Floridians will con- hour workday. Paying state taxes Search been accrued simply to pay federal, CEO of Florida TaxWatch. “Although tribute $246 billion in taxes to feder- requires an additional 25 minutes and local and state taxes. That would Floridians’ personal income is start- al, state and local government. That is 18 minutes is needed for local tax continues mean Floridians had to work 111 out ing to grow again, Floridians’ total $18 billion more than last year. obligations. for teen missing And the winner is .... State sues BP on 3rd from LP Scouts hold Pinewood Derby anniversary of spill By JAMES L. ROSICA and 1,100 miles of beaches and Special to the News-Sun TAMARA LUSH marsh along the Gulf coast. LAKE PLACID – The Associated Press The 40-page lawsuit was Center for Search & TALLAHASSEE — filed in federal court in Investigation Team Florida Attorney General Pam Panama City. has joined Highlands Bondi has filed a lawsuit The suit includes several County sheriff’s deputies against oil company BP and counts under federal, state in their search for Jessica Halliburton over the and maritime law and Swain, a missing juvenile Deepwater Horizon oil focuses on Florida’s eco- who has been missing spill. nomic losses. Bondi argues since February. Bondi filed on Saturday that the 2010 spill cost the Jessica is 17 and on the three-year anniver- state a variety of tax rev- described as a white sary of the tragedy that enues. female with blonde hair killed 11 rig workers in the The state also seeks puni- and blue eyes, approxi- Gulf of Mexico and fouled tive damages. mately 5-foot-5 tall, weighing approximately 178 pounds. CFSI Team Florida vol- MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 3"; Black; rhr top 0 0 0 2 9 3 5 1 unteers saturated the Sun only summer camp; ’N Lakes community in Lake Placid on Saturday with new flyers and photos of Jessica, urging anyone who has seen her to con- tact authorities. CFSI CEO and founder Chuck Foreman said team members have reason to believe Jessica is some- where in the Sun ’N Lakes neighborhood. “We have no new leads on Jessica’s whereabouts. Everything has gone cold in the search for her. We News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS Follow the News-Sun are trying to get the infor- Boy Scouts Jimmy Griffin (from left), 13, and Julian Crozier, 13, help with the annual online on mation out there again. Pinewood Derby race Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Sebring. About 25 boys Things are getting critical participated in the race with cars that they made by hand and painted. www.twitter.com/thenewssun as the search gets cold. We want to find Jessica,” Foreman said Friday. Jessica was last seen by Bombing her father on Thursday, GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 4/21/13; 0 0 0 2 9 3 2 5 Feb. 21 in the area of Lake suspect, Placid, according to Nell Hayes, public information uncle had officer for the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. At that time, she was falling out wearing camouflage pants, a tan T-shirt with Green over Islam Dragons embroidered on it, and tan boots. Associated Press Hayes said in a March An uncle of the Boston story with the News-Sun Marathon bombing suspects that Jessica had been seen says he had a falling-out with Feb. 25 at Lakeshore Mall. one of his nephews because The CFSI flyer indicates of the man’s increased com- Jessica was last seen two mitment to Islam. days later on Feb. 27 in Ruslan Tsarni says he grew Lake Placid. concerned about Tamerlan In March, Sheriff Susan Tsarnaev when he told him in Benton reminded everyone a 2009 phone conversation that according to Florida that he had chosen “God’s law, “A person may not business” over work or knowingly provide aid to school. an unmarried minor who Tsarni said he then con- has run away from home tacted a family friend who without first contacting told him Tsarnaev had been the minor’s parent or influenced by a recent con- guardian or notifying a vert to Islam. law enforcement officer ... Tsarni says the two hadn’t A person who violates this spoken since that call. section commits a misde- The 26-year-old Tsarnaev meanor of the first was killed in a shootout with degree.” police Friday. His younger CFSI is an international brother, 19-year-old agency that assists and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was cap- trains families, communi- tured that evening. ties and law enforcement Tsarni says he was relieved agencies in facilitating the his younger nephew was cap- search and location of tured alive so he could seek missing children nation- forgiveness from the bomb- wide in order to safeguard ing victims. children from abduction, For just a few minutes, it human trafficking and seemed as if the dragnet that exploitation. had shut down a metropolitan Anyone with informa- area of millions while legions tion as to the whereabouts of police went house to house of Jessica Swain is asked looking for the suspected to contact the Highlands Boston Marathon bomber had County Sheriff's Office failed. Special Victim's Unit and Then one man emerged Deputy Brian Giguere at from his home and noticed 402-7357, CFSI private blood on the pleasure boat investigator Brian Adams parked in his backyard. He at (407) 702-5946 or lifted the tarp and found the Foreman at (512) 644- student known the world over 9856. as Suspect No. 2.

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Page A4 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 21, 2013 www.newssun.com EDITORIAL & OPINION TODAY’S EDITORIAL

2227 U.S. 27 South • Sebring, FL 33870 • 863-385-6155 You try staying in a NEWSROOM ROMONA WASHINGTON Publisher/Executive Editor burning building Ext. 515 [email protected] ome readers over the last several weeks surprised us with explosion occurred. SCOTT DRESSEL DAN HOEHNE Running toward danger is Editor Sports Editor hostile comments regarding firefighters in general. In addi- a brave thing in itself. Even Ext. 516 Ext. 528 [email protected] [email protected] tion to undervaluing their work, many comments com- braver is staying at one’s S post, knowingly risking ADVERTISING plained about how much firefighters are paid. death. VICKIE WATSON MITCH COLLINS This ill will amazes us. We to put it out. between, there is a lot of That kind of courage Ext. 518 Ext. 507 [email protected] do not understand it. No one was injured, thank waiting. demands our respect, admira- [email protected] Just Tuesday morning, a goodness, but that was a This is the case whether tion and gratitude, especially BUSINESS OFFICE fire at 122 S. Commerce Ave. result of good fortune in a the fire department is staffed when the firefighter is a vol- consumed the older wooden perilous situation. by volunteers, or a paid, full- unteer only on the scene out JANET EMERSON of a sense of community Ext. 596 building and threatened the Think about the tragic time crew. [email protected] next building only a few feet explosion in Texas — so Keep in mind, volunteers service. away. Had the fire escaped immense it leveled houses, a have to get the same kind of Which is why we say full- the firefighters, an entire nursing home and severely training that full-time fire- time firefighters, as well as block of properties would damaged an elementary fighters receive, also they other first responders (and, Boston made us have been in serious jeop- school. It is thought several fight on their own time — while we’re at it, teachers) ardy. As it was, they had to of the known dead were vol- sometimes leaving work to who are vested in designated fight hard to keep the blaze unteer firefighters, who were answer a call, sometimes benefit pension systems from spreading. the first responders, but the leaving home in the middle should be given what they mad, not afraid The fire was intensely hot casualty count was ongoing of the night. were promised. April 15th. A day where and slow burning. It followed as of Friday morning. In Texas, the responding Because of growing costs we are required to file our Laura’s the path of dry, hard pine tim- The point is, firefighters fire department was staffed and economic troubles, new income tax. For many of bers inside wooden walls and are like soldiers — they have by volunteers. Despite the hires should have a 401k, but Look us, a day to either weep or proved difficult and danger- to be well-trained, disci- danger, they went to work a deal is a deal when it comes Laura Ware rail against the system. ous to fight. It took five plined, work as a team and trying to extinguish a fire and to the ones already in the sys- This past April 15 we’ve might be a sick cry for hours and thousands upon when they are needed, they prevent an explosion. tem. been given another reason someone to look at them. thousands of gallons of water are needed right away. In About 20 minutes later, the They’ve earned it. to weep. Here’s a hint: you want Someone placed bombs attention? Join Facebook at or near the finish line of and post cute pictures of the Boston Marathon last kittens. People will love Monday. As I type this, you. three people are dead, and Maybe they were trying well over 100 have suf- to make a statement. fered injuries. Though so far the only And, in a strange coinci- thing I come away with dence, two letters, one sent given their actions is, “I to Republican Senator am a stupid, poor excuse Roger Wicker, another to for a human being.” If the president, were discov- there is another message in ered to have the poison there somewhere it got lost ricin on them. As I type in translation. this there has been an One thing I’m noticing? arrest made and it looks People aren’t so much like the letters have noth- afraid after this attack as ing to do with the bomb- they are mad. Yes, there is ings. some concern about how Because we live in an this managed to happen age where news is instant and I’m not sure I’ll ever and reporters are scram- look at a pressure cooker bling to be the first to the same way again. But TODAY’S LETTERS break a story we got treat- for the most part, people We must take care of our ed with confusing and con- are just angry. flicting “facts” at first. I know I am ticked off. workers You’d think that after a Someone for no justifiable Editor: couple of days things reason chose to set off I read in the paper today how our fire- would have settled down bombs meant to kill and fighters here in Sebring have once again some, but that is not the maim people. Three fami- stepped up and performed an outstand- case. The media spent a lies have lost loved ones. ing job by extinguishing a fire in down- good part of Wednesday People have lost limbs. town Sebring. Somewhere in the small afternoon flip-flopping on Their sense of safety was hours of the morning, when others were whether or not someone shattered when the bombs asleep, our city firefighters, notified by was arrested for the bomb- exploded. a sanitation worker, responded and ings. And while we Americans saved at least one business, and possibly But spending too much as a whole resemble a dys- many more by going above and beyond time perusing the news on functional family even on the call of duty in extinguishing a very Courtesy photo this could be depressing. I our good days, I’d like to difficult fire. This is the type of dedicat- The Sebring High School Art Club and National Art Honor Society took the pro- just saw a cartoon on think we all agree on this: ed and experienced firefighters this city ceeds from this year’s Soup Up the Arts to help two local students with medical Facebook that showed a no one messes with us and issues. should be proud of. man watching television. A gets away with it. Whether it is responding to emer- reporter on the screen asks, In the meantime, please gency medical calls, car accidents, or School. Sydnee loves to play volleyball I also wanted to thank all of the cafe- “What can we do to lessen remember the victims of pulling people out of burning buildings, and participate in competitive horseback teria workers who stayed after school to the grip of fear from terror- the Boston bombing with firefighters are on the scene. So are our riding. The other student is 10-year-old work at the event. Thanks to Mrs. Tina ism?” The next panel your prayers and good police officers. Just look at the horrific Pedro Palacios, a student at Lake who helped last year and came back this shows the TV viewer thoughts. Supporting them scenes at the Boston marathon. Even Country Elementary School. Pedro was year. Many thanks to the custodians who switching it off with a is something we should all off-duty firefighters put aside their own diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is a tried to provide whatever we need, Mr. smile. Funny and some be able to get behind. well being to help others. Heck, one very positive person. He love animals, Stone, Mr. Smith and Marlene York. good advice mixed in. firefighter from Tampa went to help oth- playing video games, music, and making And thanks to all the members who What is wrong with peo- ers even when he did not know the people laugh. Pedro should be admired worked so very hard to make this event ple? How does a human Laura Ware is a Sebring resi- whereabouts of his own wife. He found for his courageous fight, his positivity, happen. The Art Club and NAHS stu- being reason that planting a dent. She can be contacted by e- out later she was OK. and his beautiful, gentle spirit. These dents have put in over a thousand hours device that will kill or mail at bookwormlady@ And then I remember, wasn’t it just two students are courageous fighters. staying after school almost every day. maim innocent men, embarqmail.com Visit her web- last week that our city manager was try- Sebring High School Art Club and NAHS president Andonina Chavez and women, and children is a site at www.laurahware.com. ing to make life tough on those same (NAHS) we continue to keep both of NAHS members Ann Alabe, Amanda good thing? What can they Guest columns are the opinion firefighters by taking away their benefits these students in our thoughts and Rios, and Gianah Gutierrez. Art club possibly hope to accom- of the writer, not necessarily those of the staff of the News- and reducing their retirement. prayers. members Makayla Patterson, Dalynette plish? Sun. Bottom line is, if we can’t take care I wish to thank all of our sponsors Padro, Destinee Ellis, Venus Saja, Attention? OK, this of our firefighters and police and sanita- and supporters. Without your help our Alexis Grant, Justin DelloRocco, and tion workers, not only will they not be “Soup Up the Arts” event would not many more. Also many thanks to all of here when we need them, but we sure have been successful. We want to say the other community volunteers don’t need a city manager with nothing thank you to our primary sponsors, Chalimar Perez, Kelly Griffin, Chynah to manage. Panera Bread who gave 400 servings of Berry, Stephanie Sutermeister, Miriam Charlie Lowrance soup and bread and Zeno’s who gave Patterson, Melody Haywood, Ruth Sebring 400 servings of bread. We also wish to Dubberly, Anette and music by Tamara thank Alan Jay Automotive Network, McCman. Bouquets Florida Hospital, and Publix who gave This year’s “Soup Up the Arts” made financial donations. Thanks go out to over $4,000 for Sydnee and Pedro, and a Soup Up the Arts our secondary sponsors: Chicanes, small portion of the money will be accomplishes much Sweet Bay, Musselman’s Appliance, going to scholarships for some of the Taylor Rental, Outback, Dee’s Place, Sebring High School Seniors. I have to Editor: Beef O’ Brady’s, and Ruby Tuesdays for say that this year’s “Soup Up the Arts” Sebring High School Art Club and their donations of food and supplies. Event is one of the best that we have National Art Honor Society (NAHS) Also many thanks to our intermediate ever had in my four years at Sebring want to share our appreciation for all of sponsors, Lake Placid Health Care, Dr. High School. the sponsors who made the “Soup Up Stephen Hulen, Caddy Shack, Many more thanks to our amazing the Arts” fundraiser amazing. McDonalds, Mea Lee’s, Betty Ford sponsors, our wonderful Art Club and This year Soup Up the Arts helped Smith, Cang Tong, Yums, Jean Brown, NAHS members, and thanks to our art two local students with medical issues. Clark Air, Lin Pac, Village Inn, Kristen advisors Jack and Steve VanDam. The first student, Sydnee Crow, is 15 Sebring, Blackman Properties, Papa Roneika Freeman and has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. John’s, Pizza Hut, and many more. SHS Art Club Sydnee is a student at Lake Placid High Thanks again. President C M Y K

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LEONTINE CARR DANIEL B. PAGE 2013, at Saint Wilfreds Continued from A2 being planned for Nov. 1-2. Saturday; all times from Leontine Elaine Carr, Daniel B. Page, Episcopal Church in The planning committee 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more 86, of Sebring, Fla., 81, of Sarasota, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral Highlands Shrine Club, has lost contact with a few information, call 465-0131. passed away Thursday, Fla., formerly of arrangements by Packer 2604 State Road 17 South. classmates. If you have an The Lake Placid Elks April 18, 2013, in Jacksonville and Funeral Home. He is sur- The event is open to new or interest or know someone’s Lodge 2661 BPOE Board Sebring. She was born Sebring Fla., died on vived by two sons, Daniel Jr. experienced players. contact information, send meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday. June 1, 1926, to Carl Wednesday, April 10, 2013. of Baltimore, Md., and John Cost is $4 per person. an email to Music by Frank E. from 5-8 Leon and Tommie E. Services will be held at 1 of Fort Thomas, Ky.; and Call 382-4111 for informa- aphsclassof73gmail.com p.m. BPOE Initiation meet- (Tolar) Jones in Savannah, p.m. Wednesday, May 2, two grandchildren. tion. ing at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Joint Ga., and had been a resi- Events planned at Workshop at 7:30 p.m. dent of Sebring since Ceremony marks lodges, posts Thursday. Blood drive on 2007, coming from WILLIAM RENTEL great-grandchildren. dedicatino of Friday; call for time. Music Richmond, Va. William “Bill” He is survived by his wife Centennial Park AVON PARK by Frank E. from 6:30-9:30 She was a homemaker Rentel, 76, of of 55 years, Marsenna The Combat Veterans p.m. For details, call 465- and of the Episcopal faith. Sebring, Fla., Lovell Rentel of Sebring; SEBRING – In order to Memorial VFW Post 9853 2661. She is survived by one passed away children, William Ralph celebrate the opening of will have NASCAR on the The Veterans of Foreign son, Dabney Jefferson Wednesday, April 17, 2013, (Jackie) Rental Jr. of Downtown Sebring’s screen at 1 p.m. today. Wars Post 3880 will host Carr IV (Laura) of in Sebring. He was born July Tennessee, Cynthia Ann Centennial Park, as well as Music by Lora Patten from breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Virginia; four daughters, 9, 1936, to Ernest F. and (Grant) Middlestead of commemorating Earth Day 5-8 p.m. Friday. NASCAR Saturday. Diana Deane Carr of Anna D. (Horner) Rentel in Pennsylvania, Janet Suzanne 2013 and its commitment to on the screen at 7:30 p.m. Call 699-5444. Sebring, Linda Elaine Queens, N.Y., and had been (Anthony) Lavin of sustainability and the envi- Saturday. Karaoke by Peg Carr (Sam Kraft) of a resident of Sebring since California, and Stacy ronment, the Sebring and Perry from 5-8 p.m. SEBRING Virginia, Cary Peyton Cox 1998, coming from Frederick Rentel of Community Redevelopment For more information, call The Sebring Moose (Bill) of North Carolina Hermann, Mo. He was the California; 11 grandchildren Agency will host a tree 452-9853. Lodge 2259 will have and Martha Randolph owner, operator and sales and two great-grandchildren. planting and park dedica- The American Legion NASCAR on the screen Carr of Illinois; sister, representative of a toy man- He was preceded in death by tion ceremony at 11:30 Post 69 will host karaoke today; call for time. Music Terrie Carol Whittier of ufacturer and a member of his brother, Ronald Ernest a.m. Monday. by Naomi from 4-7 p.m. by Big Freddie from 5-9 Florida; and five grand- the “Toy Knights of Rental. For more information, today. Karaoke by Double p.m. Wednesday. House children. She was prede- America”. A memorial service will visit D from 4-7 p.m. Committee and Loyal Order ceased by her husband of He served in the U.S. Air be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, www.DowntownSebring.org Wednesday. Ladies’ of the Moose business 56 years, Dabney Force during the Korean June 22, 2013 at Grace Bible . Auxiliary dinner from 4-6 meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Jefferson Carr III. War. He was a 50-year Church, Sebring, with Pastor ‘Funky Flowers’ is p.m. Friday. Music by Patsy Thursday; the general meet- Memorial donations Mason and a member of the Dustin Woods officiating. theme for Art from 4-7 p.m. S.A.L. break- ing at 8 p.m. Music by may be made in her mem- Lions Club, Spring Lake Memorial donations may be Uncorked fast from 8-10 a.m. Long Shot on Friday and by ory to The Salvation Men’s Association and made to Fred Wild Saturday. Larry Musgrave on Army of Highlands Spring Lake Independent Elementary School in memo- SEBRING – Art For more information, Saturday; both nights from County, P.O. Box 1843, District Association. He was ry of Mr. Bill Rentel, 3550 Uncorked is an art experi- call 453-4553. 6-10 p.m. For more infor- Sebring, FL 33871. a member of Grace Bible Youth Care Lane, Sebring, ence in a social setting, mation, call 655-3920. Arrangements were Church and volunteered at FL 33870. Arrangements with wine and friends, with LAKE PLACID — The The Veterans of Foreign entrusted to: Highlands Regional Medical have been entrusted to: nature themes planned for American Legion Post 25 Wars Post 4300 will host Stephenson-Nelson Center; HALLO and Fred Stephenson-Nelson April. On Wednesday, artist will host music by Gary karaoke with BilDi from 5- Funeral Home Wild Elementary School. Funeral Home Linda Kegley leads the and Shirley from 5-8 p.m. 8 p.m. today. Music by Sebring, FL 33870 His favorite place was home Sebring, Fla. 33870 class through her “Funky today. Music by L&L from Frank “E” from 6-9 p.m. (863) 385-0125 with his wife, children and (863) 385-0125 Flowers” painting during 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Music Tuesday. Music by Gary stephensonnelsonfh.com his many grandchildren and www.stephensonnelsonfh.com class at 6 p.m. Have fun at by Larry Musgrave from Oliver on Wednesday, by this step-by-step painting 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday. On Pete Ruano Duo on Friday, process and leave with one Tuesday, April 30 there will and by Big Freddie on complete project. be a casino trip 8:30 a.m. Saturday; all times from 6-9 SFSC taps Leitzel to replace Space is limited. To reg- Call 655-0232 for details p.m. For details, call 385- ister, call 385-5312 or visit and registration. For more 8902. www.HighlandsArtLeague.o information, call 465-0975. The Sebring Elks 1529 Stephens as president rg. The Lake Placid Moose Wacky Wednesday is from Lodge 2374 Joint Officer 5-6 p.m. Meal is $6.50; to Continued from A1 number of degrees including APHS Class of ’73 Installation will be at noon dance only is $3 from 4:30- a bachelor’s, master’s and plan reunion today. Wild Bill Karaoke 7:30 p.m. to music by during the board’s special doctorate. from 3-8 p.m. KJ Karaoke Frank E. Friday buffet from meeting. “Assuming the presidency AVON PARK – Plans are on Wednesday, music by 5-6:30 p.m. for $12. Dance “Dr. Leitzel brings to of SFSC is a privilege,” under way for the Avon Frank E. on Thursday, by only is $5, to Don and SFSC a leadership style and Leitzel said. “I’m grateful to Park High School Class of Sho Nuff Country on Friday Allen from 6:30-9:30 p.m. personal style that works the SFSC Board of Trustees ’73 Reunion. The reunion is and by Frank E. on For details, call 471-3557. well with this college and for extending to me the our communities,” said opportunity to lead. SFSC is Trustees Chair Tami Cullens a strong organization with Seminole Gaming; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; seminole gaming hard rock tamp; in a press release. “During committed leadership at all 0 0 0 2 9 1 1 3 his visit to the college for his levels. interview, he spoke with stu- “Dr. Stephens is an accom- Dr. Norman Stephens’ last dents, employees, members plished and respected leader day as SFSC president will of the community at the national be June 30. and trustees with and local levels. warmth. The sin- Dr. Leitzel He has served in cerity of his brings to an exemplary CENTRAL FLORIDA words, you could SFSC a manner, and it is feel. He expressed clearly evident in CASKET STORE &; a clear vision for leadership many recogniza- 1.736"; 6"; Black; obit the future of the style and ble ways.” page; 0 0 0 2 8 9 3 3 college. He under- personal style “New leader- stood and ship affords new embraces our mis- that works opportunities to sion: Enriching well with this make a difference our communities college in our communi- through education ties through high- … one life at a and our er education. I’m time. He got it. He communities. honored, humbled is the right fit for and excited to be this college and selected to serve our communities.” Tami Cullens the residents of Leitzel, 56, is SFSC Board of DeSoto, Hardee, currently president Trustees chair and Highlands at the Technical counties and to College of the Lowcountry in be able to work with the tal- Beaufort, S.C., where he has ented faculty, staff, and stu- served since 2008. Leitzel’s dents at SFSC.” resume includes positions Stephens’ last day will be such as dean of graduate June 30. Leitzel takes over studies and dean of business, July 1. health and technologies at “I’m delighted to turn over Central Piedmont the reins to such a highly Community College in qualified and distinguished Charlotte, N.C. educator, who embraces our The nationwide search to college mission and will con- replace Dr. Norman tinue our tradition of excel- Stephens, who is retiring in lence,” Stephens said. “I’m June after an 11-year tenure confident that he will build at SFSC, attracted nearly 50 on our past successes here at applicants. Leitzel holds a SFSC.”

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Continued from A1 They gave me the ninth day off.”. The treatment led to sores down her acute stage leukemia. throat, in her mouth and on her lips. It was “The odds are slim,” she said she was painful and difficult to swallow. She lived on told. “I only had three or five years to live.” infant formula, fresh watermelon, raspberry “It was three or five months, Mom, not sorbet and Jello. “Cold things were soothing. years,” said Dawn. Watermelon was my favorite.” Lanning was admitted to Perth Amboy On the 10th day, Lanning had more radia- Hospital — where she was in charge of pur- tion. Wearing shields to protect her lungs, chasing food supplies — she had to stand perfectly for a month of chemothera- still on a machine for 15 py. minutes, front and back. “It was all happening so “She was like a roast,” fast I didn’t have a chance said Dawn, laughing. to think,” she said. “I just didn’t have a spit The doctors told her only or a pop-up thermometer,” a bone marrow transplant said Lanning, laughing could save her. She needed harder before getting seri- to go Memorial Sloan- ous. “The actual cancer, Kettering in New York you don’t feel. It’s the City. cure that kills you.” Lanning had insurance Lanning had been fitted and contacts because she with a chest port. Bone- worked at a hospital. Thank marrow extracted from her goodness, she said, because sister and purified was it took a $250,000 deposit injected through the port. just to get in. “The doctor came in Lanning was fortunate in with a needle that looked a very important way — like a turkey baster, thick her family, friends and and long. It took a long neighbors provided sup- time because the injection port, as did her employer. had to be slow — one “The hospital held my job News-Sun photo by ounce every 10 minutes. for me for 10 months,” she CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY The doctor and I just sat said. Her voice choked Barbara Lanning survived a bone shooting the breeze.” slightly, “I was over- marrow transplant and beat The transplant was a leukemia after being given just whelmed with how many months to live. success, but back at home people gave blood.” Lanning soon developed a Dawn took care of her red rash, a symptom of every day. “You should’ve seen me, preg- “host versus graft” disease. nant, picking my mother up out of her bed,” “It was one more hill to climb,” said she said laughing. “It made me a stronger Dawn. woman.” Of the four patients who entered the mar- More good fortune occurred when her row transplant with Lanning, she is the only younger sister Diana Honimar turned out to one to survive. As of April 9, 2013 Lanning be a perfect match. Lanning was approved has been cancer free 21 years. for a bone marrow transplant program that “It was a hell of a ride, but we’re a family only treated four patients at a time. In of fighters,” she said. “You can’t keep this March, she entered the hospital. bitch down.” “First they had to clean the slate and kill “There are different kinds of heroes,” every blood cell in my body,” she said. “I Dawn said. “There are people who rush into had four days of radiation, three times a day. burning buildings. And there are people like Followed by four days of chemotherapy. my Mom.”

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By BARRY FOSTER people actually looking professional and business services, News-Sun correspondent It is great for work — which private education and health servic- SEBRING — Numbers released news that our changes the numbers es, construction jobs and financial by the Bureau of Labor Statistics used in figuring the per- activities. Friday show Highlands County’s unemployment centages. The “labor force,” for Industries losing jobs included joblessness rate — just like the rate is below instance, is made up of the employed total government, manufacturing entire state of Florida — continues the national and the unemployed. The remain- 7.2% and information. These indus- to improve. Statewide, unemploy- der— those who have no job and are county’s rate of try job losses were partially ment was reported at 7.5 percent for average. not looking for one — are counted as unemployment due to declines in local gov- the month of March, the best it’s “not in the labor force.” ernment, miscellaneous been since 2008. Highlands’ 7.2 percent rate last durable goods manufactur- Highlands County beat that Rick Scott month was in the bottom 20 counties 7.5% ing and telecommunica- statewide average, showing just Florida governor in Florida, tying with Glades state’s rate of tions. 3,008 of the projected 41,944 mem- County. unemployment Interestingly, the bers of the county’s current labor County’s announced 6.8 percent The worst unemployment in the BLS report showed force out of work, making for 7.2 March unemployment but were bet- state was said to be in Hendry 7.6% that many of the percent unemployment last month. ter than Polk County, which had 7.6 County, where 10 percent of their national rate of counties with the That was better than the BLS percent of their labor force out of workforce was unemployed last unemployment lowest unemployment February unemployment projection work last month. month. The least unemployment was rates were those with of 7.7 percent here and down from Nevertheless, all three of the found in Monroe County, with 3.8 percent. The number of jobs in the relatively high propor- March of 2012, when an estimated Heartland counties showed improve- percent. state was up 141,300 from March of tions of government 8.8 percent of local workers were off ment, with a half percent uptick in According to figures released by last year, which translates to an employment. Strong population the job. employment in both Highlands and the BLS, Florida’s seasonally increase of 1.9 percent. growth also was listed as a contribut- The March numbers in Highlands Polk. Hardee showed a six-tenths of adjusted total March non-agricultur- The industry gaining the most jobs ing factor. fall in the middle of the Florida a percent March improvement. al employment was 7,507,100 in was leisure and hospitality. Other Hendry County was the only Heartland unemployment picture. However, the numbers are only March. That represented an increase industries gaining jobs included county in Florida with a double-digit They were not as good as Hardee projections based on the numbers of of 32,700 jobs, or four-tenths of a trade, transportation and utilities, unemployment rate in March.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Legals Legals Legals IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Legals 1050 1050 1050 CIVIL DIVISION 1050 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000583 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Plaintiff, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 13000056GCAXMX CASE NO. 2012-CA-000024 vs. CIVIL ACTION Case No.: 11-937-GCS BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., BEVERLY L. RAMOS; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-000971 DOES HIGHLANDS INDEPENDENT BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK Plaintiff, POSSESSION #1, IF LIVING, AND ALL UNKNOWN DIVISION: Plaintiff, OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS vs. PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST vs. SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. DANIEL NEGRON, ET AL. AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S) COMPANY6, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF GSAA MAKING N. RUSSELL KERN and JANICE R. KERN, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE NA- Defendants WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-16, Defendants. TIONAL RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM Plaintiff, NOTICE OF SALE ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2001RS1 (Please publish in THE NEWS SUN) AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, vs. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Plaintiff NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN MARSHAS MYRTHIL, et al, MONEY "Final Judgment on Amended Verified Complaint vs Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 7, 2013, PARTIES IN POSSESSION #2, IF LIVING, AND ALL Defendant(s). (the "Final Judgment''), entered in the RHONDA R. SEGERT A/K/A and entered in Case No. 2012-CA-000024, of the UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE above-styled action on April 17, 2013, the Clerk RHONDA SEGERT, ET AL Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and UNDER AND AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- MAKE of Highlands County will sell the property situated Defendants for HIGHLANDS County, Florida. BANK OF AMER- FENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD der Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated April 5, in Highlands County, Florida, as described below NOTICE OF ACTION ICA, N.A. (hereafter "Plaintiff"), is Plaintiff and OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES 2013 and entered in Case No. at a Public Sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, at TO: WILLIAM JAMES SEGERT DANIEL NEGRON, are defendants. I will sell to the MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, 28-2009-CA-000971 of the Circuit Court of the 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 607 WASHINGTON BLVD. highest and best bidder for cash in the MAIN EN- DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS YOU 33870, on May 15, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.: LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 TRANCE of the Courthouse; 430 SOUTH COM- Defendant(s). County, Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICAN, EXHIBIT A MERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, at 11:00 a.m., on the NOTICE OF SALE N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME All of Lot 22, Block F, and a portion of Parcel G of WILLIAM JAMES SEGERT 8th day of May, 2013, the following described NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Or- LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME HAPPY? SPRING LAKE VILLAGE VIII, as per plat recorded in 1335 COUGAR BLVD. property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to der dated April 3, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. LOANS SERVICING, LP1, is the Plaintiff and MAR- Plat Book 11, Page 8, of the Public Records of SEBRING, FL 33872 wit: 2012-CA-000583 of the Circuit Court of the 10th SHAS MYRTHIL; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Highlands County, Florida, with the portion of Par- LOT 14, BLOCK 25, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor- MARSHAS MYRTHIL; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN Sell cel G being more particularly described as follows: WILLIAM JAMES SEGERT OF SEBRING, UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE MAP ida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND Begin at the Southwesterly corner of Lot 22, Block 106 SUNNYSIDE COURT OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Plaintiff and BEVERLY L. RAMOS are defendant(s), AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVUIDUAL DE- F, of said subdivision; thence run South 37 de- LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 9, PAGE 48, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH- I, Clerk of Court, ROBERT W. GERMAINE, will sell FENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD grees 05'22'' East a distance of 169.73 feet; LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. to the highest and best bidder for cash, AT THE OF ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES your thence North 80 degrees 34'00'' East a distance AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, If you are a person with a disability who needs any JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, of 52.97 feet; thence North 29 degrees 39'00'' through, under, or against the aforesaid Defen- accommodation in order to participate in an court THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LO- DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; West a distance of 191.27 feet to a point on the dant(s). proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to CATED AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SE- TENANT #1 N/K/A JERRY VANWY, TENANT #2 used arc of a curve concave to the Southeast; thence in YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact BRING, FLORIDA AT 11:00 A.M., July 3, 2013, N/K/A JENNIFER VANWY, and TENANT #3 N/K/A a Southwesterly direction and along the arc of foreclose a mortgage on the following described the Office of Court Administrator, (863)534-4690, the following described property as set forth in SERGIO CHAVEZ are the Defendants, The Clerk of said curve to the left (curve having for its elements property located in Highlands County, Florida: within two (2) working days of your receipt of this said Final Judgment, to-wit: the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder a radius of 553.62 feet; a central angle of 7 de- LOT 4, BLOCK 2, OF HIGHLANDS PARK ES- Foreclosure Complaint; if you are hearing or voice A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASE- appliance grees 26'22'' and a chord bearing of South 56 TATES, SECTION L, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT impaired, call TDD (863)534-7777 or Florida Re- SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 29 MENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT- degrees 37'49'' West) a distance of 71.88 feet to THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE lay Service 711. EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. HOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at Point of Beginning. 72, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS Dated this 11th day of April, 2013. COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 11:00 AM, on the 8th day of May, 2013, the fol- with Lot 23, in Block F, and a portion of Parcel G of COUNTY, FLORIDA. ROBERT W. GERMAINE SECTION 17; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES lowing described property as set forth in said Final SPRING LAKE VILLAGE VIII, according to the plat has been filed against you, and you are required CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 17 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG THE Judgment: thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 8, of to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF LOT 15, IN BLOCK 1, OF ALTANONT PLACE the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. a this action, on Greenspoon Marder P.A., Default As Deputy Clerk 91.51 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON THE SOUTH- ADDITION NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT That portion of Parcel G, being more particularly Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address Van Ness Law Firm, PLC ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE described as follows: BEGIN at the Southwesterly is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cy- 1239 E. Newport Center Drive Suite #110 64; THENCE NORTH 42 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 52 45, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS corner of Lot 23, Block F of said subdivision; press Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY COUNTY, FLORIDA. News-Sun thence run South 29 degrees 39 minutes 00 sec- and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days Phone (954) 571-2031 LINE A DISTANCE OF 4819.42 FEET FOR POINT A/K/A 2211-2215 MELADY AVENUE, SE- onds East a distance of 191.27 feet; thence North after the first publication of this notice, in the Fax (954) 571-2033 OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 42 BRING, FL 33870 80 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East a dis- NEWS SUN or on or before May 28, 2013; other- [email protected] DEGREES 01 MINUTE 52 SECONDS EAST AND Any person claiming an interest in the surplus classified tance of 48.11 feet; thence North 22 degrees 12 wise a default and a judgment may be entered Any person claiming an interest in the ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF from the sale, if any, other than the property minutes 38 seconds West a distance of 204.96 against you for the relief demanded in the Com- surplus from the sale, if any, other than the 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 54 owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file feet to a point on the arc of a curve concave to the plaint. property owner as of the date MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale Southeast; thence in a Southwesterly direction WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID of the Lis Pendens must OF 597.56 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court ad. and along the arc of said curve to the left (curve COURT on this 15th day of April, 2013. file a claim within 60 days after the sale. OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUAR- on April 11, 2013. having for its elements a radius of 553.62 feet, a ROBERT W. GERMAINE April 14, 21, 2013 TER OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE SOUTH 00 ROBERT W. GERMAINE central angle of 7 degrees 26 minutes 22 sec- As Clerk of said Court DEGREES 15 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST AND Clerk of the Circuit Court Call today, onds and a chord bearing of South 64 degrees 04 By: /s/ Darren Whidden ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF By: /s/ Toni Kopp minutes 11 seconds West) a distance of 71.88 As Deputy Clerk THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 Deputy Clerk feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. FOR A DISTANCE OF 586.21 FEET; THENCE Ronald R Wolfe & Associates, P.L. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Any person claiming an interest in the surplus IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NORTH 47 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 08 SECONDS P.O. Box 25018 gone FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA from the sale, if any, other than the property FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA WEST A DISTANCE OF 890.16 FEET TO THE Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 PROBATE DIVISION owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a PROBATE DIVISION POINT OF BEGINNING. F09055290 SPECIALIZED-CONV B/C---Team 4 - FILE NO. PC 13-143 claim within 60 days after the sale. FILE NO. PC 13-134 TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER AND F09055290 IN RE: ESTATE OF tomorrow! BOB GERMAINE IN RE: ESTATE OF ACROSS THE EAST 25 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING **See Americans with Disabilities Act DONNA MARIE JACKSON Division: Probate Clerk of the Circuit Court ANTOINETTE BRESKE DESCRIBED PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUAR- In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, Deceased. Highlands County, Florida a.k.a. ANTOINETTE G. BRESKE TER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, persons with disabilities needing a special accom- /s/ Toni Kopp NOTICE TO CREDITORS 314-9876 Division PROBATE RANGE 29 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA: modation to participate in this proceeding should The administration of the estate of Donna Deputy Clerk Deceased. COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF contact the individual or agency sending the no- Marie Jackson, deceased, whose date of death May 21, 28, 2013 NOTICE TO CREDITORS SECTION 17; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box was February 20, 2013, is pending in the Circuit The administration of the estate of AN- 17 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG THE 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Divi- TOINETTE BRESKE a.k.a. ANTOINETTE G. BRE- SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 251-4766, not later than seven (7) days prior to sion, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce SKE, deceased, whose date of death was Febru- 91.51 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON THE SOUTH- the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/DISPOSITION Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The names and ad- ary 23, 2013, and whose social security number ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA SELF STORAGE dresses of the personal representative and the is xxx-xx-4822, is pending in the Circuit Court for 64; THENCE NORTH 42 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 52 via Florida Relay Service. ACT, THE FOLLOWING STORAGE UNITS, personal representative's attorney are set forth Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY April 14, 21, 2013 LOCATED AT 1ST SECURITY SELF STORAGE, below. address of which is 430 S. Commerce Avenue, LINE A DISTANCE OF 4819.42 FEET FOR POINT 1866 WILBURN DRIVE, AVON PARK, FL 33825 All creditors of the decedent and other per- Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 42 WILL BE DISPOSED OF ON MAY 6, 2013 AT sons having claims or demands against dece- the personal representative and the personal rep- DEGREES 01 MINUTE 52 SECONDS EAST AND 10:00 AM. ALL UNITS ARE SAID TO CONTAIN dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is resentative's attorney are set forth below. ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS UNLESS OTHERWISE required to be served must file their claims with All creditors of the decedent and other per- 878.70 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF STATED: this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- Subscribe to sons having claims or demands against dece- THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER NAMES AND UNIT NUMBER ARE AS FOLLOWS: TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is re- OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE SOUTH 00 DE- A004 Basil Makris THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF quired to be served must file their claims with this GREES 15 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST AND A010 Milton Lewis SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF A013 Catherine Wyatt All other creditors of the decedent and other THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 B042 Heinz Tengler persons having claims or demands against dece- NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERV- FOR A DISTANCE OF 736.76 FEET; THENCE B046 Donald Cook dent's estate must file their claims with this court ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. NORTH 81 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 42 SECONDS C007 Jason Lister WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE All other creditors of the decedent and other WEST A DISTANCE OF 597.56 FEET TO THE C016 Susan Machinsky FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. persons having claims or demands against dece- POINT OF BEGINNING. the C077 Sharon Rowlson ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME dent's estate must file their claims with this court ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE D092 Heinz Tengler PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN D108 James Brown THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE D132 Namoi Breevold BARRED. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 E028 Basil Makris NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE DAYS AFTER THE SALE. E056 Reggie Moore FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER If you are a person with a disability who needs any E083 Richard Ellington YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE BARRED. accommodation in order to participate in this pro- F027 Michael Plum OF DEATH IS BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the News-Sun DISPOSITION being made to SATISFY LAND- The date of first publication of this Notice is FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) provision of certain assistance. Please contact LORD'S LIEN. MANAGEMENT reserves ALL April 21, 2013. YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE Court Administration at 430 S. Commerce Ave- RIGHTS under FLORIDA LAW. ALL PAYMENTS Personal Representative: OF DEATH IS BARRED. nue, Sebring, Florida 33870, telephone (863) MUST BE MADE IN CASH, OR CERTIFIED FUNDS. /s/ Timothy Pickering The date of first publication of this Notice is 534-4690, within two (2) working days of receit of April 21, 28, 2013 2017 Wightman Avenue April 21, 2013. this Notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, Sebring, Florida 33870 Personal Representative: call 1-800-955-8771. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Ronald Niewolak ROBERT W. GERMAINE PUBLIC AUCTION /s/ Charlotte Stone 50727 Russell Drive CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Call FOR TOWING & STORAGE Charlotte C. Stone, Esq. McComb, Michigan 48044-1287 Highlands County, Florida 2011 TOYOTA Attorney for Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak 4T1BF3EK3BU2311985 Florida Bar Number: 21297 /s/ David F. Lanier Deputy Clerk of Court ON MAY 3rd 2013, AT 9:00am STONE & WALDER, P.L. 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SECTION Inside This Section Hoffner heads to Ursuline . . . . .B4 B SPORTS Riley focused on the now . . . . .B4 News-Sun Sunday, April 21, 2013 Red Devils tame Wildcats Dragons clobber Clewiston

By DAN HOEHNE one came across the plate. [email protected] In the third, Perry drew The Avon Park baseball a walk and was moved to regular season came to a second on a Martinez sac- close on a high note rifice. Thursday night, with the A Josh Gomez ground Devils taking a 4-0 win at out to the right side got Hardee. Perry to third, and he soon Southpaw Gio Gomez came in on a wild pitch for pitched a near master- a 2-0 lead. piece, allowing just four Avon Park then opened hits and no walks, while the gap a little wider in the being aided by a Luis fourth with two more Martinez, Mason Jahna to runs, again with just one Tyrone Perry double play hit. to keep the Wildcats at Torri Pringle walked bay. and moved to second on a And while the Devils wild pitch. accounted for just two hits A sacrifice bunt from themselves, they were Brock sent Pringle to third patient enough at the plate and a Cody Pearlman to put five more runners squeeze got the run in and on via bases on balls. put him on first. They also proved quite Steven Flowers got hit opportunistic when they by a pitch to put runners News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE did get on base, getting the on first and second before first two runs courtesy of Taylor Tubbs and Hannah Schroeder held the first and second positions pretty much wire to wire in the District 7-3A Girls Perry ripped a single to 1,600 Thursday at George Jenkins. one base hit. bring Pearlman in and put And that one hit was the Devils up 4-0. Colton Brock’s single in A lead that may have the top of the second, with been 12-0 as stingy as an error allowing him to Gomez was on the mound, A Blue Streak Stampede reach second. never allowing more than Then, courtesy of two By DAN HOEHNE in the girls event with a vault wild pitches, run number See AP, Page B3 [email protected] of 7-feet, 6-inches to move LAKELAND – From the on to Tampa as well. field events to the track. Eric Foster and Hannah From the sprints to the hur- Schroeder had quite busy dles to the long distance runs. days in the distance runs, Sebring was well repre- putting their stamina fully to sented all across the board, the test. advancing 14 student-ath- Foster, in the boys 1,600, letes from Thursday’s paced himself early on before District 7-3A Meet at George making his move over the Jenkins High School, in a final two laps to claim the variety of events. win in 4:40.55. In need of a top-four finish He also placed second in to move on to next week’s the 3,200 to move on and was Regional at Leto High School part of the 4X800 team with in Tampa, the Blue Streaks Damian Foster, Greg had little worry in a number Rawlings and Jose Andrew of events, with seven first- Rivera to take third. place finishes on the day. “I knew I had a chance to Gary DeMarest continued make regionals,” Foster said. his upward trend and set “But I knew it wouldn’t come another new personal best in easily. I just had to stay winning the discus with a focused.” throw of 146-feet, 10.5-inch- Schroeder was also a glut- es. ton for long-distance punish- The junior also took sec- ment but was able to capture ond in the shot put with a toss fourth in the 800, where she of 44-feet, 2.5-inches to was within less than one sec- News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Eric Foster won the Boys 1,600 to advance to Regionals. make him one of six Streaks ond of second place, and fin- He also qualified for the next step by taking second in the qualifying in multiple events. ish second in the 1,600 to 3,200 and third as part of the 4X800 relay. Sebring swept the pole advance in both events. vault, with Blake Fort clear- And she nearly pulled off a 5:06.63 and still had enough who posted a sub-five minute News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE ing 8-feet, 6-inches to win hat trick of qualifiers by tak- in the tank to win the 800 in mark earlier this season. “I Gio Gomez tossed a four-hit shutout Thursday to close the girls side of the event, ing a close fifth in the 3,200. 2:20.62. had just wanted to cruise, but out Avon Park’s regular season with a 4-0 win at and Byron Cobb clearing 12- Taylor Tubbs pulled out a “I actually went a little with the energy and excite- Hardee. feet even to get the boys win. pair of wins, breezing to a faster than I had planned,” Ali Blackman tied for third 1,600 victory with a time of said Tubbs, a Florida signee See TRACK, Page B3 Sebring stopped on Senior Night Lady Streaks sent packing By DAN HOEHNE By TAYLOR TUBBS the Streaks would walk [email protected] News-Sun correspondent away bare. WINTER HAVEN – The Senior night is a time But they were able to key game was Tuesday for final chances and for get on the board with a run night’s win over Lake saying goodbye. home by Cullen Lovett, Gibson. As the season draws to a who was batted in by sen- That propelled Sebring close, all sports designate ior Dane Maddox in the softball to the District 9-6A a senior night in honor of final inning. Tournament title game and the veteran players, and On Tuesday the Streaks assured them a spot in the this is exactly what the continue their season at FHSAA State Playoffs. Streaks did on Thursday the District 9-6A “That was the big one,” night in their final home Ttournament by taking on head coach Joe Sinness said game against Port Saint Kathleen at Lake Gibson. as game time approached Lucie. “The goal is to just keep Friday night as his girls set to Although Sebring came going,” said Rapp. “At face the host Blue Devils. short of the win 4-1, head this point it is win or go “The difference tonight is coach Buck Rapp still had whether we drive three hours nothing but positive things home.” to play someone, or someone to say. As the seniors look drives three hours to come “Whether these boys towards the end of their play us.” play after high school or high school career the The 16-6 Winter Haven not, I know they are all memories come rushing win has the Lady Streaks going to be successful, forward. making the drive – to River excellent young men. I’m “When I look back on Ridge High School in New proud of all eight of the the past four years with Port Richey (26-1), to face seniors.” these guys, it went by so the No. 3 team in the state. Port Saint Lucie scored fast,” Rapp said. “And you News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Alison Hoffner couldn’t quite get the tag on this Winter Haven runner in Sebring’s district Which means things better four runs in the first seven never really realize it until championship game loss to the Blue Devils. innings, and it looked like it’s over.” See SEBRING, Page B3 C M Y K

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NBA Playoffs FIRST ROUND MONDAY: Baseball at District Tournament, Frostproof, vs. Mulberry, 7 p.m. (x-if necessary) LIVE TUESDAY: Baseball at District Tournament, Frostproof, if necessary, vs. DeSoto, 7:30 (Best-of-7) p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE Milwaukee vs. Miami SPORTS FRIDAY: Baseball at District Tournament, Frostproof, if necessary, 7 p.m. Sunday: Milwaukee at Miami, 7 p.m. Avon Park Tuesday: Milwaukee at Miami, 7:30 p.m. ON TV Thursday: Miami at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28: Miami at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. AUTO RACING SUNDAY x-Tuesday, April 30: Milwaukee at TUESDAY: Baseball at District Tournament, Frostproof, vs. Frostproof, 5:30 p.m. Miami, TBA 12:30 p.m. NASCAR – STP 400 ...... FOX x-Thursday, May 2: Miami at FRIDAY: Baseball at District Tournament, Frostproof, if necessary, 7 p.m. Milwaukee, TBA 1 p.m. ALMS – Long Beach ...... ABC x-Saturday, May 4: Milwaukee at Miami, 7 p.m. NHRA – Dollar General Nationals . . . . ESPN2 Lake Placid TBA Boston vs. New York Saturday: Boston at New York, late Tuesday: Boston at New York, 8 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Friday, April 26: New York at Boston, 8 SUNDAY p.m. 2 p.m. Texas A&M at Arkansas ...... ESPN2 Sunday, April 28: New York at Boston, 1 TUESDAY: Baseball at District Tournament, Lake Gibson, vs. Kathleen, 7 p.m. p.m. FRIDAY: Baseball at District Tournament, Lake Gibson, if necessary, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 1: Boston at New York, TBA GOLF x-Friday, May 3: New York at Boston, Sebring TBA SUNDAY x-Sunday, May 5: Boston at New York, 9 a.m. EuroPGA – Open de Espana...... GOLF TBA Atlanta vs. Indiana 1 p.m. PGA – RBC Heritage ...... GOLF Sunday: Atlanta at Indiana, 1 p.m. 3 p.m. PGA – RBC Heritage ...... CBS Wednesday: Atlanta at Indiana, 7:30 3 p.m. PGA – Gwinnett Championship ...... GOLF Baseball at Hillsborough, 3 p.m. p.m. MONDAY: Saturday, April 27: Indiana at Atlanta, 7 FRIDAY: Baseball at Polk State, 6 p.m. p.m. Monday, April 29: Indiana at Atlanta, MLB SFSC TBA x-Wednesday, May 1: Atlanta at Indiana, SUNDAY TBA 1:30 p.m. Oakland at Tampa Bay ...... SUN x-Friday, May 3: Indiana at Atlanta, TBA 1:30 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore ...... TBS x-Sunday, May 5: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA 2 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox ...... WGN SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Chicago vs. Brooklyn 8 p.m. St. Louis at Philadelphia...... ESPN Saturday: Chicago at Brooklyn, late MONDAY Monday: Chicago at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. YMCA Flag Football vide terrific looking sports posters and Thursday: Brooklyn at Chicago, 8:30 7 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay ...... ESPN/SUN will help the athletic department to raise p.m. TUESDAY SEBRING – The Highlands County much needed additional funding. Saturday, April 27: Brooklyn at Chicago, 7 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay ...... SUN 2 p.m. Family YMCA is now taking registrations All-American Sports Posters will be x-Monday, April 29: Chicago at 7 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati ...... WGN for our YMCA/Eagles Youth Flag contacting local businesses to line up Brooklyn, TBA community sponsorship for this program x-Thursday, May 2: Brooklyn at Football Program for ages 5-14. Chicago, TBA We are also taking registrations for our and Chris Cook urges all businesses to x-Saturday, May 4: Chicago at Brooklyn, MLS Cheerleading Program ages 5-16. consider putting their support behind this TBA SUNDAY Any questions please call 382-9622. worthy effort. WESTERN CONFERENCE 5 p.m. Philadelphia at D.C. United ...... ESPN2 As you are no doubt aware, there are Oklahoma City vs. Houston Sunday: Houston at Oklahoma City, Miracle League 5K many businesses that solicit via telephone 9:30 p.m. and you always have the right to question LAKE PLACID – Heartland National Wednesday: Houston at Oklahoma City, NBA PLAYOFFS anyone who contacts you in this manner. 7 p.m. Bank presents The Miracle League for SUNDAY All-American Sports Posters is regis- Saturday, April 27: Oklahoma City at Highlands County 2013 5K-10K Run Houston, 9:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Atlanta at Indiana ...... TNT tered with the Idaho Attorney General and Walk Team Challenge Saturday, May 18, Monday, April 29: Oklahoma City at 3:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at San Antonio ...... ABC has been authorized to conduct this cam- Houston, TBA at DeVane Circle Park in Lake Placid. 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Miami...... TNT paign on behalf of the Sebring High x-Wednesday, May 1: Houston at Entry fees - Early student $15; early Oklahoma City, TBA 9:30 p.m. Houston at Oklahoma City ...... TNT School Athletic Department. x-Friday, May 3: Oklahoma City at MONDAY team member $20; early individual $25; No other company has been authorized Houston, TBA 8 p.m. Chicago at Brooklyn ...... TNT day of race $30 (day of race, registration to represent Sebring High School in that x-Sunday, May 5: Houston at Oklahoma closes promptly at 7 a.m.) City, TBA 10:30 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Clippers...... TNT way and you should question any other San Antonio vs. L.A. Lakers TUESDAY Race starts at 7:30 a.m. sharp. requests for funds. Sunday: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, First 150 registered entrants guaranteed 8 p.m. Boston at New York ...... TNT If you have any questions, contact 3:30 p.m. a Dri-fit T-shirt. Wednesday: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 10:30 p.m. Golden State at Denver ...... TNT Cook, at 471-5500 or All-American 9:30 p.m. Send entry name, gender, race you’re Sports Posters at (800) 556-1380. Friday, April 26: San Antonio at L.A. doing, team name, address, phone num- Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28: San Antonio at L.A. NHL ber, age, shirt size and e-mail. Bowling for Grads Lakers, 7 p.m. SUNDAY Any lack of information will not be x-Tuesday, April 30: L.A. Lakers at San LAKE PLACID — “Bowling for 3 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers ...... NBC acceptable. Antonio, TBA Grads” will be at 6 p.m., Saturday, April x-Thursday, May 2: San Antonio at L.A. 6 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay...... SUN Make check out to Greater Lake Placid Lakers, TBA Chamber of Commerce, 18 North Oak 20. x-Saturday, May 4: L.A. Lakers at San Avenue, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Cost $15 per person, or $40 for a team Antonio, TBA of four, (includes three games and shoes) Denver vs. Golden State PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER Awards for each race - 5K and 10K. Saturday: Goldsen State at Denver, late MONDAY Team awards will be presented for at Coz’s Sports Bar amd Bowl, located at Tuesday: Golden State at Denver, 10:30 2:55 p.m. Manchester United vs. Aston Villa . . . . ESPN2 Most Creative Team and Team with Most 800 U.S. 27 South in Lake Placid; phone p.m. number is 699-0925. Friday, April 26: Denver at Golden State, Times, games, channels all subject to change Finishes. 10:30 p.m. Proceeds from this new event will This is a nine-pin no-tap bowling Sunday, April 28: Denver at Golden Dallas 22 19 3 47 124 129 Saturday’s Games directly benefit the Miracle League for fundraiser, with 50/50s, raffles, silent State, 9:30 p.m. Phoenix 18 17 8 44 111 116 N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, late auction, prizes and door prizes. x-Tuesday, April 30: Golden State at NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Kansas City at Boston, late Highlands County as $200 plus $3 of each Denver, TBA for overtime loss. Detroit at L.A. Angels, late paid entry (more than 150) will be donat- Please send your information with x-Thursday, May 2: Denver at Golden x-clinched playoff spot Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, late ed to this wonderful organization. check payable for number of entries, State, TBA y-clinched division L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, late payable to Lake Placid Project Graduation x-Saturday, May 4: Golden State at z-clinched conference Cleveland at Houston, late Sponsored by Cohan Radio Group; Denver, TBA ___ Oakland at Tampa Bay, late CORA Rehabilitation and Sports and mail to: Project Graduation, P.O. Box L.A. Clippers vs. Memphis Friday’s Games Seattle at Texas, late Medicine; Delray Plants (sponsors of 415, Lake Placid, FL 33862 or leave at Saturday: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, N.Y. Rangers 8, Buffalo 4 Sunday’s Games Coz’s bowling desk or bring at time of late St. Louis 2, Dallas 1 N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Miracle League shirts); Eastside Christian Monday: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, Chicago 5, Nashville 4, OT Kansas City at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Church; Howard fertilizer and chemical; event. 10:30 p.m. Edmonton 4, Colorado 1 L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. The Journal; Lake Placid Health Care The information needed is Name, con- Thursday: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, Calgary 3, Anaheim 1 Oakland at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m. tact phone number, number of bowlers x 9:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Boston, ppd., safety con- Cleveland at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Center; Wheeler Farms Inc.; Winn Dixie; Saturday, April 27: L.A. Clippers at cern Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 and Party Dog Entertainment. $15 = amount of check or Team of 4 = Memphis, 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games p.m. For more information, contact Niki $40. x-Tuesday, April 30: Memphis at L.A. Florida at New Jersey, late Seattle at Texas, 3:05 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Clippers, TBA N.Y. Islanders at Winnipeg, late Detroit at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. Gregor, event chair at 386-1300 or ngre- x-Friday, May 3: L.A. Clippers at Washington at Montreal, late NATIONAL LEAGUE [email protected]. Donna Stanley at (863) 441-4897 or Memphis, TBA Toronto at Ottawa, late East Division Connie Miller at (863) 464-0515. x-Sunday, May 5: Memphis at L.A. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, late W L Pct GB Come out and support your Class of Clippers, TBA Philadelphia at Carolina, late Sunrise Rotary Golf Atlanta 13 3 .813 — 2013 with a night of bowling, fun and Phoenix at Chicago, late Washington 9 7 .563 4 NHL Detroit at Vancouver, late New York 8 7 .533 4.5 SEBRING — Sebring Sunrise Rotary prizes! Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 7 10 .412 6.5 24th annual Charity Golf Tournament will Project Graduation is a celebration hon- EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida at Boston, 12:30 p.m. Miami 4 13 .235 9.5 be Saturday, June 1, with an 8 a.m. shot- oring the graduates the night of their grad- Atlantic Division New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 3 p.m. Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB gun start on the Deer Run course at Sun uation with a night of fun in a drug- and y-Pittsburgh 33 10 0 66 147 106 Calgary at Minnesota, 6 p.m. St. Louis 9 7 .563 — ‘N Lake Golf and Country Club. alcohol-free environment. St. Louis at Colorado, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 23 16 5 51 129 127 Cincinnati 9 8 .529 .5 Format is a Four-person Scramble *The school is neither endorsing or N.Y. Rangers 23 17 4 50 116 105 Columbus at San Jose, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh 8 8 .500 1 New Jersey 16 17 10 42 99 115 Anaheim at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m. Milwaukee 7 8 .467 1.5 (double Bogey maximum). sponsoring this event nor approving or Philadelphia 19 22 3 41 119 134 Dallas at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Chicago 5 10 .333 3.5 Cost is $220 per team and includes endorsing the views of the organization Northeast Division West Division greens fees, cart, range balls, lunch and sponsoring the event. The school does not W L OT Pts GF GA MLB W L Pct GB x-Montreal 27 12 5 59 138 115 Colorado 12 4 .750 — on-course beverages along with some fab- require you to attend or participate in this x-Boston 26 11 5 57 118 94 AMERICAN LEAGUE San Francisco 10 7 .588 2.5 ulous raffle prizes. event. Toronto 24 15 5 53 134 123 East Division Arizona 9 7 .563 3 Sponsorships available: $100 Hole Ottawa 23 14 6 52 107 92 W L Pct GB Los Angeles 7 8 .467 4.5 Buffalo 19 20 6 44 118 138 Boston 11 4 .733 — San Diego 5 11 .313 7 sponsor; $155 Hole sponsor including Home run for Habitat 5K Southeast Division New York 9 6 .600 2 ___ single entry; and $320 Hole sponsor W L OT Pts GF GA Baltimore 8 7 .533 3 Friday’s Games including team entry. SEBRING — Home run for Habitat 5K Washington 24 18 2 50 135 122 Toronto 7 10 .412 5 Pittsburgh 6, Atlanta 0 Run/Walk will be Saturday, June 1, at Tampa Bay 6 10 .375 5.5 Hole-In-One sponsors are being pro- Winnipeg 23 19 2 48 117 129 Philadelphia 8, St. Louis 2, 7 innings Highlands Hammock State Park. Tampa Bay 17 23 4 38 138 138 Central Division L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, ppd., rain vided by Cohan Radio Group ($2,000 Carolina 17 23 3 37 112 138 W L Pct GB Miami 2, Cincinnati 1 cash) and Alan Jay Automotive Network. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.; race starts Florida 13 24 6 32 102 153 Kansas City 8 6 .571 — N.Y. Mets 7, Washington 1 promptly at 8 a.m. Detroit 9 7 .563 — Trophy sponsor is the Florida Hospital Milwaukee 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Entry fee $15 through May 24; $20 WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota 6 7 .462 1.5 Colorado 3, Arizona 1 Heartland Medical Center. Central Division Chicago 7 9 .438 2 after and until Race Day, June 1 (checks if San Francisco 3, San Diego 2 Make checks payable to Sebring W L OT Pts GF GA Cleveland 5 10 .333 3.5 Saturday’s Games mailed and cash on day of race). z-Chicago 34 5 4 72 144 91 West Division Sunrise Rotary, P.O. Box 1363, Sebring, Miami at Cincinnati, late Shirt sizes can only be guaranteed for St. Louis 26 16 2 54 116 107 W L Pct GB Washington at N.Y. Mets, late FL 33871. Columbus 21 17 7 49 110 114 Oakland 12 5 .706 — pre-registered participants. Atlanta at Pittsburgh, late Please enter by Tuesday, May 28. Detroit 20 16 7 47 108 110 Texas 10 6 .625 1.5 L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, late Age groups - eight and under; 9-13; 14- Nashville 15 21 9 39 104 128 Seattle 7 11 .389 5.5 St. Louis at Philadelphia, late 19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; Northwest Division Los Angeles 5 10 .333 6 Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, late SHS athletic posters W L OT Pts GF GA Houston 5 11 .313 6.5 Arizona at Colorado, late and 70-70-plus. Vancouver 24 13 7 55 119 109 ___ San Diego at San Francisco, late SEBRING — Chris Cook, Athletic Make checks payable to: Habitat for Minnesota 24 17 3 51 115 115 Friday’s Games Sunday’s Games Director of Sebring High School, wishes Humanity and mail information (names, Edmonton 17 19 7 41 110 121 L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, ppd., rain Miami at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Calgary 18 22 4 40 119 148 N.Y. Yankees 9, Toronto 4 Washington at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. to inform the surrounding business com- gender, race day age, address, phone num- Colorado 14 23 7 35 104 139 Tampa Bay 8, Oakland 3 Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. munity that he has authorized All- ber, e-mail address, event you’re entering Kansas City at Boston, ppd., manhunt Pacific Division L.A. Dodgers at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. American Sports Posters to produce and T-shirt size) and check to: Highlands W L OT Pts GF GA Texas 7, Seattle 0 Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. x-Anaheim 27 11 6 60 128 111 Houston 3, Cleveland 2 San Diego at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Sebring High School’s athletic posters. County Habitat for Humanity, 159 S. Los Angeles 25 14 5 55 124 108 Minnesota at Chicago, ppd., cold, windy Arizona at Colorado, 4:10 p.m. All-American Sports Posters will pro- Commerce Ave., Sebring. San Jose 24 13 7 55 115 105 L.A. Angels 8, Detroit 1 St. Louis at Philadelphia, 8:05 p.m.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 21, 2013 Page B3 AP, LP close regular FTA – Heartland Chapter April Activities Special to the News-Sun Contact Liane Plumhoff Saturday and Sunday, Sunday, April 21 646-2398 or lplum@veri- April 20-21 Nature Walk at the Circle zon.net. Trail Maintenance (come B Bar Preserve, SR 540 season with wins Saturday, April 27 for the day or primitive camp (Winter Lake Rd.), Lakeland overnight) at the KICCO An approximately 3-mile Day Hike, approximately Continued from B1 Clewiston by an 11-5 score Clewiston tried to answer Wildlife Management Area walk to view birds and other 6 miles at the Tenoroc Fish Thursday night. back in the fifth, with three one base runner in any off SR 60, east of Lake wildlife at this scenic Management Area in Having lost a 4-2 contest at runs to trim it to a 9-5 deficit. inning, with the Wildcats not Wales. wildlife preserve which is Lakeland. Clewiston on Feb. 18, the But Lake Placid added two having a runner reach second Meet at entrance to home to an oak hammock, Meet at the Picnic Lake Dragons got their atonement. more in the bottom of the Westgate River Ranch freshwater marsh, hardwood pavilion parking area. until a one-out double by The Tigers did get the sixth to put it out of reach. Resort on right when travel- swamp and lake shore, a This former phosphate Kramer Royal in the bottom early lead, scoring once each Next up for both the ing east. tremendous bird population, mining area consists of of the sixth. in the first and second before Devils and Dragons is the Bring Hiking shoes, including a variety of wad- lakes, marshes, grasslands But those were promptly Lake Placid got on the board District 10-4A Tournament, brimmed hat, water, snacks, ing birds, waterfowl, ospreys and wooded hills, and is an followed with a fly out and with a run in the bottom of beginning Monday at the lunch, sun and insect protec- and bald eagles. important refuge for ground out to leave him the second. Webber International tion, and camping gear if Alligators inhabit Lake wildlife. stranded. But the Dragons, having University ball field. camping. Hancock and may be Bring water, snacks sun And whereas Avon Park scored 41 runs in their last Avon Park takes on Contact David Waldrop at observed from a distance. protection, and wear good began the season on a nine- three wins, knew a big inning Mulberry Monday at 7 p.m. 863-605-3587, or email: Pets are not allowed. shoes, no flip flops. game winning streak, Lake was coming. to get it started, with Lake [email protected] for Bring Walking or hiking Contact Monika Hoerl at Placid closed out their regu- And come it did, to the Placid squaring off with meet-up time and other shoes, water, snacks, sun and 858-3106 for details and lar season on a six-game win- tune of an eight-run fourth Frostproof on Tuesday at details. insect protection. meet-up time. ning streak, cruising past that blew the game open. 5:30 p.m.

Sebring readies for River Ridge Continued from B1 at four. three at 9-6. It then extended to seven Needing to keep the Blue get cleaned up defensively if they hope to compete. with three more Winter Devils in check to stay with- Sebring did jump out to Haven runs before the Lady in striking distance and keep the early lead in this one Streaks made things inter- the momentum going, how- with three straight hits in esting in the sixth. ever, the wheels came off in the first inning, and an error Loading the bases, the bottom of the sixth as allowing for a 2-0 lead. Sebring got clutch, two-run Winter Haven scored seven But the Streak defense singles from both Kara times to end it early and left was spotty and gave the lead Faircloth and Hanna Lollis the Streaks making travel right back as a multitude of to climb back to within plans. errors in the bottom of the inning put the Devils up 4- STANLEY STEEMER CARPET; 3.639"; 3"; Black; 2. 4/21/13; 0 0 0 2 9 3 2 3 Courtesy photo Catcher Alison Hoffner A host of the Sebring representatives that moved on to regionals, back row, left to right: made an alert throw to pick Gary Demarest (discus, shot put), Brian Dixon (100-, 200-meter run), Byron Cobb (pole a runner off first in the sec- vault), Eric Foster (1,600-, 3,200- meter run, 4X800 relay), Damian Foster (4X800 relay), ond, but two more errors Greg Rawlings (4X800 relay), Nathanial Acosta (4X800 relay alternate). Front row, left to right: Hannah Schroeder (800-, 1,600-meter run), Destiny McCartney (100-meter hur- and a wild pitch added two dles) and Shalontay Rose (high jump, long jump). more runs for Winter Haven to make it a 6-2 margin. Sebring threatened in the Track heads to regionals top of the fourth, after a scoreless Devil third, with Continued from B1 Chelsea Bassett and Hoffner each reaching on singles ment of the meet, it got me with one out. going.” But the next two batters Brian Dixon got a Sebring were retired to keep the lead win in the 200-meter run and also took third in the 100- meter dash to stamp two tick- DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; april ads; 0 0 0 2 8 9 5 6 ets to Tampa as did Shalontay Rose who placed second in the high jump and fourth in the long jump. Jordyn Blount took second on the boys side of the high jump to move on and just missed in the long jump by finishing fifth. And Destiny McCartney rounded out the Blue Streak qualifiers by taking third in the 100-meter hurdles. There were a couple of other near advancements that fell just short. Erica Cord came into the high jump with a 5-foot, 2- News-Sun file photo by DAN HOEHNE inch seed, which would have Blake Fort cleared 8-feet, 6-inches to win the girls district gotten her second, but on this pole vault and move on to regionals. day she couldn’t get past the 4-foot-10 mark. came out as the overall dis- and in the field, for all the In the Boys 4X400, Jarvis trict winners, out of 11 teams, Sebring student-athletes that Bridges, Greg Rawlings, Carl totaling 101.5 points to stay saw a long season of hard Dassinger and Benjamin ahead of Kathleen’s 96. work pay off for many. Perez teamed up but fell less The Lady Streaks found Next up is the Region 2-3A than three seconds short of themselves in third place, Meet at Leto beginning at grabbing fourth place. overall, with 87.5 points on Noon on Wednesday, where With all the excellent fin- the day, behind host George the Streaks will vie for that ishes in so many different Jenkins and Kathleen. next step, to the FHSAA events, the Blue Streak boys A great day on the track, State Finals in Jacksonville.

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By TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press MIAMI — Pat Riley has this vision in which LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh finish their careers together with the Miami Heat, then get their numbers retired by the organ- ization at the same time. He’s already trying to fig- ure out how to make it hap- pen. News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE Make no mistake, the 2013 Carly Hoffner drew quite a crowd Friday when she signed to attend and play softball at Ursuline College. In addition to her parents, Bob and Tammy, Shocker coaches, from playoffs — and a chance for left, Jason Test, Keith Wallace and Todd Faircloth, along with brother Kyle, niece Khloe, another championship — are Sebring head coach Joe Sinness, principal Anne Lindsay and assistant coach Larry foremost in Riley’s mind Johnson were on hand for the big day. Even if her brother Corbin, busy working his way right now. up in the Chicago Cubs farm system, could have been on hand, there might not have But he’s always been a been room. diligent long-range planner, and the Heat president acknowledged that he, owner Hoffner opts for Ursuline Micky Arison, CEO Nick Arison and senior vice presi- By DAN HOEHNE the Great Midwest Athletic await a Florida native mov- dent Andy Elisburg have [email protected] Conference and finished ing to northern Ohio – already had talks about how Lady Blue Streak first with a 17-17 record this notably the distance from Miami can keep the core of baseman Carly Hoffner was year under nine-year coach family, and the cold and this team together for years one of three area softball Susan Woodford. snow winter season. to come. players to accept a college The conference includes “I’m actually excited for “It’s doable in this tax scholarship this week, sign- Urbana University, the snow and I think it will economy, but I’m going to ing to attend and play at Trevecca Nazarene and be a good experience to see leave that to Micky,” Riley Ursuline College in Pepper Cedarville University. the change in weather,” she said. “We’ve already had MCT photo Pike, Ohio – a suburb just The Arrows will see three said. “And I’m not worried conversations, internal con- While Heat owner Micky Arison, coach Erik Spoelstra and east of Cleveland. seniors graduate this year, about being so far away. I president Pat Riley are focused on a repeat of last year’s versations about it, Nick and And while much of her perhaps giving Hoffner that know it will be hard, but I’m championship, there are big decisions to be made in the skill was honed playing for much more of an opening Andy and myself and Micky. near future. looking forward to the expe- Sebring, it was her summer for playing time. That will all be tackled after rience.” team that got her the atten- But she knows she can’t the season. We’ll start talking ly wait. more punitive luxury tax for It helps that two of tion of a number of schools. just show up and get it. about that. But it is doable.” “We haven’t had to cross big-spending teams, few Hoffner’s Shocker team- Playing with the Shockers “I plan on working out James, Wade and Bosh all that bridge yet,” Wade said. might think that the Heat will mates have been signed to travel team, Hoffner was at over the summer,” she said. can become free agents — if “When we start hearing about be able to retain all three. play at Ursuline as well, a tournament in Davie when “My hitting, my fielding they choose — after the 2014 it in the media, or when we “There’s going to have to including Lake Placid’s Ursuline, in addition to and just all aspects of my season. lose two games in a row next be some strategic planning, Broward, Lake Sumpter and game to get better so I can Taylor Test who will be pro- The Heat may be facing year that’ll be the reason, it’s not only from that standpoint Wallace State College in compete at the college level. filed in an upcoming issue. some significant luxury-tax going to be something we but personnel-wise over the Alabama took notice and “I’m just really excited to “I am thankful for my bills in the coming years, and have to deal with. We’ll deal next couple years to deal began recruiting her. get my education at an family for all of their sup- that will be one of many fac- with it fine when we get to with it,” Riley said. “But yes, “When it came down to it, accredited university and port to let this happen,” she tors that go into the shaping that point. The conversation when you have an opportuni- Ursuline made me an offer I being able to get the college said. “And for all my coach- of the roster for 2014-15 and will be had. But it’s nothing ty to build a team like this — couldn’t turn down,” experience,” Hoffner con- es throughout the years that beyond. you can control right now.” and as I’ve said in the past, if Hoffner said. “It’s a small tinued. “As well as looking have helped me get better. I However, what might hap- One thing Wade is sure of: you take a look at the four or school in a beautiful area forward to competing at that couldn’t have done this pen down the road isn’t tak- He intends to finish his five teams that endured over and I love the team and the level.” without them.” ing away from Riley’s desire career in Miami. eight or nine or 10 years, coach.” Planning on studying Sounds like this new for a third Heat title this year. Wade isn’t sure how much they did it with the same A Division II school, the business, Hoffner knows Arrow is already pointed in If Miami goes back-to- longer he wants to play, say- players. It would be a shame Ursuline Arrows compete in there are challenges that the right direction. back atop the NBA heap, it ing his body will eventually if you couldn’t do that.” would mark the ninth time tell him when it’s time to NOTES: Riley touched on 0 0 0 2 9 3 5 7 Riley was part of a champi- stop. a number of other subjects in HIGHLANDS COUNTY RECYCLING; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; 4/21,24,26; onship team. However, Riley seems to his 47-minute meeting with “It’s all about now,” Riley have an idea for Wade: He’s reporters, including how said. “It’s all about winning floated the idea, more than Heat coach Erik Spoelstra now. And when that time once, of the 31-year-old lobbied for about two years comes, we’ll deal with it.” Wade playing until he’s 40. for the team to find a way to For an encore to the 2012 “I told him he’s crazy,” acquire center Chris NBA title, Miami had the Wade said. “But he may be Andersen. With Andersen in best regular season in fran- right.” the lineup, Miami was 39-3 chise history, going 66-16. Riley said he wanted to this season. ... Riley said one The Heat have home-court build a dynasty when the of the byproducts of James advantage throughout the Heat structured their finances winning his first title in 2012 NBA playoffs and will host in such a way to allow maxi- was that he’s “at another the Milwaukee Bucks in mum flexibility — and maxi- level ... more efficient, more Game 1 of an Eastern mum spending — when confident” now. ... Riley Conference first-round series James, Bosh and Wade hit the played for the Los Angeles on Sunday night. market together in 2010. Lakers team that set the NBA Wade said he, James and Hardly anyone outside of record with a 33-game win- Bosh haven’t even discussed the Heat brain trust thought ning streak in 1971-72. The what might happen in 2014. such a coup like landing all Heat came closer than any- They all discussed options three stars could be pulled one ever has to that standard for the much-ballyhooed off. this season, winning 27 free-agent frenzy of 2010 for And given the financial straight. “I was really disap- some time before plan realities that accompany the pointed when we got beat. I became reality, though this new collective bargaining wanted them to break the time, the chats can apparent- agreement, especially the record,” Riley said.

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Reflecting do. recently announced that all ly shows that the RPCs that weakness, only 1 in 4 The downbeat public atti- 11 of Florida's Regional understand the importance Americans now expects his or tudes registered in the survey Planning Council’s (RPCs) of that partnership and the her own financial situation to 59% coincide with several dour eco- have completed their value of the Six Pillars in improve over the next year, a Say economy nomic reports showing recent Comprehensive Economic aligning our efforts.” new Associated Press-GfK poll is ‘poor’ slowdowns in gains in hiring, Development Strategies As stewards of economic shows. consumer retail spending, man- (CEDS) using the growth across Florida, the The sour mood is undermin- ufacturing activity and eco- Foundation’s Six Pillars RPCs clearly understand ing support for President 52% nomic growth. Automatic gov- framework and will become that alignment with the Barack Obama’s economic Disapprove of ernment spending cuts, which the Foundation’s strategic business community will stewardship and for govern- Obama’s work are starting to kick in, also may partners in demonstrating strengthen their economic ment in general. on economy be contributing to the current the value of the Six Pillars development efforts and The poll shows that just 46 sluggishness and increased across the state. Designated foster more opportunities percent of Americans approve 7% wariness on the part of both as federal economic devel- for the entire state, includ- of Obama’s handling of the shoppers and employers. Trust the opment districts, the RPCs ing rural areas. The RPCs economy while 52 percent dis- Overall, 25 percent of those government to promote economic develop- will play a strong role in the approve. That’s a negative turn in the poll describe the nation’s do what’s right ment throughout the state in next phase of the Chamber from an even split last economy as good, 59 percent partnership with local eco- Foundation’s Six Pillars September — ahead of as poor — similar to a January nomic development organi- Community program in Obama’s November re-election victory AP-GfK poll. zations and the business their respective regions, — when 49 percent approved and 48 Respondents split on whether this was community. The CEDS impacting the entire state of percent disapproved. a “good time” to make major purchases completed by the Central Florida. Metro Just 7 percent of Americans said they such as furniture and electronic devices, Florida Regional Planning “The Heartland region Only 25 percent of Americans expect trust the government in Washington to with 31 percent agreeing it was, 38 per- their financial situation to improve over Council, based in Bartow, is has great opportunity to the next year. do what is right “just about always,” the cent calling it a “bad time” and 25 per- available on the organiza- expand logistics and trade, AP-GfK poll found. Fourteen percent cent remaining neutral. tion's website, life science and healthcare, http://www.cfrpc.org/docu- and the emerging energy DR. PALOSKY, D.D., ERIC; 3.639"; 3"; Black; april ments/CEDS_2012.pdf. economy. Working together ads; 0 0 0 2 8 9 2 4 The CEDS plans are with the business communi- Sutton has top sales completed with a five-year ty, and with the alignment horizon and are a require- of local, regional, state and for quarter at Ridge ment of the U.S. Economic federal strategies brings us Development new options to bring jobs to Special to the News-Sun The team currently resides Administration, elevating our region, said Pat Steed, SEBRING – Top honors in Sun ’N Lake and is active the Six Pillars from a executive director of the for first quarter sales of more in the community. They spe- statewide effort to the fed- Central Florida Regional than $2.2 million in cialize in residential eral level. The Six Pillars Planning Council." residential sales at sales working with offer a framework for local “The Foundation looks Ridge Real Estate both buyers and sell- chambers of commerce, forward to working with the belong to Jo Ann ers. economic development RPCs,” said Tony Carvajal, Sutton. She has been Betsy Shepard, organizations and other executive vice president of the top sales person at broker of Ridge Real community leadership the Florida Chamber Ridge Real Estate Estate, said, “Jo Ann groups to facilitate long- Foundation. “Every com- since 2005. She has is not only a top pro- Sutton term planning while focus- munity and corner of the also been in the top 10 ducer, she is also a ing on short-term action. state now has a strong part- percent of residential sales in team member and is always Statewide organizations ner and friend working to Highlands County since that eager to help other agents.” Follow the News-Sun such as the Florida ensure they grow and pros- time. Sutton can be reached at online on Chamber of Commerce, per.” Sutton has served on the 446-1030. Visit her website www.twitter.com/thenewssun Workforce Florida, Florida The RPCs will become board of directors of at ridgefl.com/jsutton. 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She start- Six Pillars as well. president and CEO of the ed in career in real estate in “The RPCs partnership Florida Chamber. “Not only July 2004. Her husband got with the business communi- does this show the power of his real estate license in 2008 ty is fundamental for the Six Pillars at the state in order to assist her with Florida's economic suc- level, but the federal level showings, etc. They work as cess,” said Bentina Terry, will be able to see the good a team with a motto of “A vice president at Gulf work taking place in team of two, working for Power and Chair of the Florida through the RPCs.” you”.

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Special to the News-Sun LAKE PLACID – Lakeview Christian School invites the public to join them at an open house and art exhibit from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Lakeview is in the education building of Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Kent Ave. The art exhibit will include the students’ work this year for pre-kinder- garten through fifth grade. In art, the students have focused on a curriculum Courtesy photo called “Picturing America”. Second-graders Tristan Davis and Mallory McNally work Lakeview applied for and on crazy quilts in art class as part of their American Heritage studies at Lakeview Christian School. Courtesy photo received a grant to purchase Mary Pat Sheehan (from left), Kathy Robinson, and Brenda Wilkes are retiring from Lake the curriculum from the Country Elementary School. Together they represent more than 75 years teaching young students. A retirement reception is planned for the trio from 3-5:30 p.m. Wednesday in National Endowment for tory with an intellectual intellectual thought and indi- the school’s Media Center. Humanities. The curriculum understanding of the contex- vidual creativity.” includes a beautiful set of 24 tual, political, religious and All of the classrooms will reproductions of famous emotional aspects of how be open to tour and see cur- works. our country was founded, rent projects for each of the 78 years of teaching Lakeview art teacher and how we arrived to where classes, pre-kindergarten Krista Flores has been we are today as a nation.” through fifth grade. enthusiastic about the The students also write Enrollment packets for the Lake Country Elementary’s retiring teachers “Picturing America” curricu- critiques of the artworks 2013-2014 school year are lum. She said, “The students they have studied. Flores available. For more informa- represent nearly 8 decades in the classroom have produced some adds, “The arts have an tion, call the school office at advanced pieces of art this amazing ability to stimulate 465-0313. Special to the News-Sun years, and as a kindergarten Wilkes will now be imparted year. They have analyzed LAKE PLACID – Lake teacher she has started many to the youngest generation, and interpreted works creat- Country Elementary School young minds on their jour- and perhaps the world will ed by American artists that will honor three teachers neys into learning. Wilkes gain some inspired new CENTRAL SECURITY; 3.639"; 3"; Black plus three; connect the artworks to his- Wednesday who will be has been teaching for 20 teachers. process, $199 special; 0 0 0 2 9 2 2 3 retiring at the end of this years – most recently as a Many people in the com- school year – Kathy third-grade teacher. munity have been touched by Robinson, Mary Pat All of these ladies have the mentoring of these dedi- Sheehan, and Brenda been devoted to their profes- cated teachers. Wilkes. sion and have seen many The public is invited to Together they represent changes in the way things join the staff at Lake The news more than 75 years as out- are taught. However, each of Country Elementary in the standing educators of the them is now at that point in Media Center from 3-5:30 is just a youth of Highlands County. life where they desire to p.m. Wednesday to celebrate Robinson has been teach- spend some meaningful time and honor the work of click away! ing for 32 years – 23 in a with their grandchildren. Robinson, Sheehan and www.newssun.com classroom, and the past nine The wealth of knowledge Wilkes. as a reading coach. Sheehan that is now second nature to The school is at 516 has been teaching for 26 Robinson, Sheehan and County Road 29. NEWS-SUN

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Page B8 News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 21, 2013 www.newssun.com ENTERTAINMENT Studio, fans in ‘overdrive’ for ‘Hunger Games’ sequel

By HANNAH DREIER Hawthorne, the childhood friend of grays and blues, dirty children with Hoffman, fret about what should be the scope this time,” Francis Associated Press the series’ heroine, kicked in a vote hopeful, upturned faces, visions of a done with her and other Hunger Lawrence said. LAS VEGAS — Hunky love of confidence. steely-eyed Katniss, and snippets of Games victors, finally deciding they Elizabeth Banks, who plays a interest Liam Hemsworth is promis- “I know that he’s not going to bureaucrats planning her death. must be “eliminated.” deliciously hateable tribute chaper- ing the highly-anticipated “Hunger disappoint anyone,” he said. Fans have watched the teaser “I think we’ve actually been able one, recalled her superficial charac- Games” sequel will not disappoint In a blow to more than 20 million times on to really ratchet up the emotion and ter Thursday with a perky, sharp fans. the super YouTube since it was posted on edged, “heloooo!” It was a low-key pitch at the I think fans, or “trib- Sunday. Keeping in the vein of her prag- movie theater convention utes,” who In the sequel, Katniss and matic, image-conscious character, CinemaCon, where most stars we’ve have been fellow tribute Peeta she gave a nod to the early studio’s boasted their films would be the actually scrounging Mellark embark on a marketing efforts. biggest, loudest, splashiest block- been able for news of victory “They’re getting really excited,” busters of the summer. the sequel for tour of down- she said. “They’re kicking Then again, “Hunger Games: to really months, there trodden districts as fig- it into overdrive on this Catching Fire” is not a summer ratchet up was no sign ureheads for the oppressive one.” blockbuster. It doesn’t come out of Jennifer Capitol. until Nov. 22. the emotion Lawrence, An impoverished tomboy in the Jennifer Lawrence plays Yet the franchise based on and the who plays first movie, Katniss now looks as Katniss Everdeen Suzanne Collins’ trilogy of young scope this Katniss made-up and richly outfitted as a adult books has become such a phe- Everdeen, a doll. nomenon that Lions Gate time. teenager who But she is not a willing puppet. Entertainment Corp. made it the star survives a “Catching Fire” raises the o t of a look-ahead presentation in Las reality tele- stakes from the story of two o h p Vegas on Thursday. Francis vision-style teens fighting for their lives to y s

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Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. all ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Bible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30 Anderson, Ind.; 1130 State Road 17 North, George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered and Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Youth Service, 6 p.m; Evening service at p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal. Sebring, FL 33870. Worship Service biblically based. Sunday worship services, Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 From September the AWANA groups meet. Sunday, 10 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facil- Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery available p.m. followed by classes at 6:30 p.m. First Lorida is the “Place to discover God’s Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Dr. Collet ities are available. Bible studies at 9:45 for all services. Changing Seasons, a men’s grief support love.” For more information about the Varner, (863) 382-0773. a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer I Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704 group, meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. church or the ministries offered, call 655- Time 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible class- Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, across Alzheimers Caregivers Support Group 1878. es at 9:45 a.m. are centered for all ages. from Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch, meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, 9 CHURCH OF NAZARENE I First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E. pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; Sunday a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382- Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Church Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and Sunday 6676. I First Church of the Nazarene of Avon phone: 452-6556. Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. Allen I Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: I First Christian Church (Disciples of Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) Higginbotham, Interim Pastor; Rev. Nuno Park, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL We are located at the corner of SR17 and Prayer, Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30 Christ), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner of 33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Randall Norberto, associate pastor, minister of Poinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL C-17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join us p.m.Nursery provided. For information, call Rupert, Pastor. Sunday: Sunday school music and senior adults; and Dixie Kreulen, 33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. The Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee and 382-3695. begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning preschool director. Group Bible Studies, Rev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; Sunday doughnuts, followed with Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening service for all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning wor- School, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m., Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service is at ship service begins at 10:30 a.m., and Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night CATHOLIC 7 p.m. with special services for children evening worship service is at 6 p.m. On Church, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise and programs at the ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at and adults. Special services once a month Wednesdays, the Word of Life teen ministry I Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Worship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15 church begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool and for seniors (Prime Time) and Ladies min- and the Catylist class (20's+) begin at 6:30 595 East Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757. p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Mother’s Day Out for children age 6 weeks istries. If you need any more information, PM. The adult Bible and Prayer Time Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor. to 5 years old. Call 385-4704. Website call 453-4851. begins at 7 p.m. For more information go to Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English and www.fbsebring.com I First Church of the Nazarene of Lake www.bethanybaptistap.com or call the I Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S. 7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and CHRISTIAN & Placid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, church office at 863-452-1136. Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address is 10:30 a.m. in English. Weekday mass at 8 MISSIONARY ALLIANCE FL 33852. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; I Faith Missionary Baptist Church, off 710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening State Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708 Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Girdley, Saturday. Religious Education Classes are I The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451 service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday 9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K through Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382- Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’s 8th. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 p.m. 1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sunday Classes for adult children and youth. Call Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 Church; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Youth Nights grades 6th and services: Sunday School meets at 9:30 465-6916. Pastor Tim Taylor. p.m. Deaf interpretation available. Ken Wednesday night programs for children, up, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday. a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service I Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055. youth and adults at 7 p.m. St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820 meets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible I Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000 I Independent Baptist Church, 5704 Hickory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mailing Study meets at 6 p.m. (off site); Wednesday CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday: County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876. address: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, Prayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship, 385-0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); fax, 385- CHRISTIAN UNION Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: Evening 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m. 5169; email, [email protected]; website, Service, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m. Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental, www.stcathe.com. School Office/Mailing, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE I Community Bible Church - Churches Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E- soul-winning, mission-minded, King James Principal Dr. Anna V. Adam, 747 S. Franklin of Christ in Christian Union, (Orange mail: office@apfellow Bible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone St., Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385- I Christian Science Church, 154 N. Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A ship.org; Web site, www.apfellow 655-1899. Bus transportation. 7310; email [email protected]. School Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning North (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting I ship.org. Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 office hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday- worship and Sunday school. Testimonial Jesus Christ as the answer for time and I First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 Friday. Clergy: Very Rev. José González, Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of Miller meetings at 4 p.m. each second and fourth eternity. Sunday morning worship service, N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Rev. Jon Beck, at the west end of Lake June) “Where the V.F., [email protected] or 385-0049; Wednesday. A free public reading 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior pastor; Charlie Parish, associate old fashion gospel is preached.” Sunday Parochial Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385- room/bookstore, located in the church, is Church activities at same time for K-6 pastor/youth and families; Joy Loomis, School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J. open before and after church services. The grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all ages), music director; Rev. Johnattan Soltero, Worship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Peter Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R. Bible and the Christian Science textbook, 9:30 a.m. (Transportation available.) Hispanic pastor. Sunday – Sunday school, Evening Service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe. ‘Science and Health with Key to the Sunday evening praise and worship serv- 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’s Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m. WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are our ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer Church, 10:45 a.m.; Youth 445, 4:45 p.m.; Call the church at 699-0671 for more infor- - 4 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10 a.m., 12 p.m. only preachers. All are welcome to come service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activities Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday - mation. (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Holy Family Youth and partake of the comfort, guidance, sup- Wednesday Night Supper, 5:15 p.m.; I Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC), Center), every third Sunday of the month at port and healing found in the lesson-ser- at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel- Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Youth Activities, 6- 35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (A 2 p.m. (French Mass). Daily Mass: Monday- mons. come, please come worship with us. Tom 7:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, 6 half mile east of Highlands Avenue on Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday at 9 Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 21, 2013 Page B9 Grass-like plants are hard to tell apart in the wild

Sedges, rushes and grasses are heads are located at the end of the dance of this taining anywhere from 30 to 100 nesting and protection for many important to the natural world, but stem. Their root systems are sedge and while small flowers. The blooms are critters that reside nearby. hard to tell apart fibrous and some produce rhizomes humans may find greenish-brown. Maidencane sports stems that can Sedges have edges, and tubers. it hazardous to Black needlerush is another true reach lengths of six feet. The Rushes are round, Because of their hardy attributes, navigate, many rush that is found in a wide variety leaves are narrow and erect and Grasses have nodes sedges compete with other vegeta- species of of soils, from sand to clay. This may be folded or flat. The tiny all the way to the ground. tion in the area and are often con- wildlife depend particular rush spreads by rhizones flowers are green in color and grow sidered weeds. Nut sedge is an on the plant for and seeds. However the seeds must near the branches. This catchy rhyme has aided example of an aggressive, fast food and shelter. have sunlight to germinate. A bit more flashy, giant foxtail many naturalists in identifying dif- growing plant and is often found in News From Ducks and geese Needlerush spreads by rhizomes, (Setaria magna) is so called ferent types of grass-like plants. yards. eat the seeds for but it also drops seeds every year. because of its large spikey, foxtail The Rushes, sedges and many varieties Florida is home to many vari- energy and the The seeds will germinate if they shaped bloom. It generally grows of grasses are difficult to tell apart eties of sedges. Rhynchospora col- Watershed thick grass-like have access to sunlight. This rush in swamps or may be found in dis- in the wild. For the most part, orata, or white-topped sedge is a Corine Burgess plant provides has a uniquely shaped leaves with turbed areas that are wet. This sedges have triangular stems native to Florida. It is a hardy plant cover and nest- have very sharp tips – giving them showy grass blooms all year round. (edges) with leaves arranged in which can survive drought or live ing for many species of reptiles, their needle like name. It is gray- Giant foxtail is a very large grass groups of three. Even though many in wet environments. It grows in amphibians, birds and insects. ish-green in color with a black hue. with stems up to twelve feet tall. folks identify sedges as a wetland disturbed areas such as ditches and Rushes may be found on dry It forms dense stands and is used in The seeds from the giant foxtail plant, they can be found just about roadsides. This particular sedge is ground or in water. Soft Rush estuary restoration because of its grass are a valuable source of food anywhere. Rushes usually have pollinated by insects and the white (Juncus effusus) is a very common hardiness in salt and brackish for wildlife. cylindrical, hollow stems. Grasses flowers are quite attractive. species of Juncus. The pale green, water. It just goes to show, whether a are technically graminoids, and Another, more well-known sedge leafless, cylindrical stems, which Grasses in nature are so diverse, sedge, rush or grass, there is so generally sport narrow leaves is saw-grass. This particular variety are filled with pith, are found in that it is extremely difficult to tell much diversity in nature. growing from the base. of sedge grows in thick stands that colonies of clumps or by them- them apart. Some grasses are very Sometimes it’s hard even for the Sedges are flowering monocot usually cover a large area. The selves as a single clump. Soft Rush common such as maidencane experts to tell them apart. plants. The scientific name is spiny, sharp, serrated leaf blades grows to be from three to five feet (Panicum hemitomon). This grass Corine Burgess is and Environmental Cyparacae, which is a very large give rise to its name and the stems tall in fresh and salt water. The forms large stands in water on Specialist for the Highlands County family with more than 5,000 that grow underground allow the plant is important as a food source, land. It is similar in appearance to Parks and Natural Resources species. Sedges can be found in plant to grow to the point that it is nesting site and cover may birds some other grasses, but this native Department. Guest columns are the many diverse plant communities impenetrable in many cases. The and other wildlife. The bloom it species is very important in the opinion of the writer, not necessarily and can grow in poor soils. Seed Everglades is home to an abun- sports is open and branched con- natural world. It provides food, those of the News-Sun. PLACES TO WORSHIP meets at noon second Tuesday of month tor; Andy McQuaid, associate pastor. Web Church in America. Sunday morning wor- Murphy, 2nd Counselor. Family History EPISCOPAL with lunch. Bring a dish to pass. Labyrinth site www.bfcsebring.com. Church office ship: Traditional service, 10:30 a.m.; Center (863) 382-1822. Sunday Services: Prayer Garden open seven days a week to 385-1024. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Sacrament Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; Gospel I St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840 congretation and community. Come grow I Calvary Church, 1825 Hammock Road, evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.; Doctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon; Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. with us. Phone 385-0797. Sebring, FL 33872; 386-4900. An inde- Children’s/Youth Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10-1p.m.; Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist Rite I - I Christ Lutheran Church Avon Park – pendent community church. Sunday morn- practice, 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax: Primary for children, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. LCMS, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 mile ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 11:15 385-2759; e-mail: [email protected];Web Youth Activities: Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. Midweek service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. east of Avon Park High School past the a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m. site: www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours: Scouts: first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20 8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Sunday School for all ages at 9 a.m. The four-way stop sign. Sunday Divine Worship Pastor Lester Osbeck. A small friendly p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys and is at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat- church waiting for your visit. I First Presbyterian Church ARP, 215 E. nursery is open 8:45 a.m. until 15 minutes Girls, second and fourth Wednesdays, 7- after the 10 a.m. service ends. Wednesday: ed every week with traditional Lutheran I Christian Training Ministries Inc., on Circle St., (two entrances on LaGrande), 8:20 p.m. Adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are Liturgy, hymns and songs of praise. Sebring Parkway. Enter off County Road 17 Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242. always welcome. Church office 385-7649, Fellowship time with coffee and refresh- on Simpson Avenue. Sunday service is at The Rev. Robert Johnson is the pastor. for more information. ments follows worship. Come worship and 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. A Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday I St. Francis of Assisi Anglican fellowship with us. For information call nursery and children’s church are provided. Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Bible THE SALVATION ARMY Episcopal Church, 43 Lake June Road, Pastor Scott McLean at (863) 471-2663 or The church is part of Christian International study, 10:30 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. I Lake Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051. see christlutheranavonpark.org. Ministries Network, a full gospel, non- third Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 p.m. The Salvation Army – Center for Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson, Rector. Sunday I Faith Lutheran Church – LCMS, 2740 denominational ministry. Linda M. Downing, each Wednesday; Mary Circle business Worship. Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 Worship, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Lakeview Drive, Sebring. Reverend Robert minister, [email protected]. Casey L. meeting, 1 p.m. second Wednesday; Sarah a.m.; Holiness meeting, 11 a.m.; and Wednesday evening: Holy Communion Reinhardt, Pastor. Church phone: 385- Downing, associate minister, caseydown Circle business meeting, 4 p.m. second Praise meeting and lunch, noon. Tuesday: with Healing Service, 6 p.m. Thursday: Holy 7848, Faith Child Development Center, [email protected]. Church phone: 314- Thursday; Women’s Ministries Combined Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’s Communion with healing service, 9 a.m. 385-3232. Sunday Traditional Worship 0482. Web site: www.ctm Bible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Be a part Ministries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth Child care available at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 Service, 8 a.m.; Sunday Praise Worship forme.com of a warm, caring church family with tradi- Ministries, 4 p.m. All meetings are at 120 N. a.m. Sunday service. Service, 10:30 a.m. Communion is served I Crossroads of Life, 148 E. Interlake tional services, following biblical truth. Ridgewood Ave., Sebring. For more infor- I the first, third and fifth Sunday of the Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852; Tel. 863-655- First Presbyterian Church, ARP, 319 mation, visit the Web site www.salvation- month. Sunday school and Bible classes, 9163. The place of your Divine appoint- Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 385- armysebring.com or call Major Bruce 0107. Email: [email protected], Rev. Darrell A. EVANGELICAL FREE 9:15 a.m. Worship service is broadcast at 8 ment. We expect our supernatural God to Stefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110. CHURCH OF a.m. on WITS 1340 AM each Sunday. transform our lives through His power and Peer, pastor. Sunday School, all ages, 9:30 AMERICA Educational opportunities include weekly grace. Come, learn of His plan and destiny a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.Youth Group adult Bible studies. Faith’s Closet Thrift for you. With His plan we receive His provi- (middle school and high school age), 3:30- UNITED METHODIST I The Church of the Way EFCA, 1005 N. Store (385-2782) is open from 10 a.m. to 2 sion along with His perfect timing and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Wednesday: Adult Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday school p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to opportunity. What you have longed for, but Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. Nursery available I First United Methodist Church, 105 S. and worship service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 noon Saturday. All are warmly welcome in have been missing, can now be received. during worship. Call the church office for Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. The Rev. A.C. a.m. Youth activities, 6:30 p.m. the Faily of Faith. The direction you have been thirsty for will more information and other classes. I Bryant, pastor. Traditional Worship Service Wednesdays. The Way is a church family I Good Shepherd Lutheran Church suddenly quench your parched soul. Come First Presbyterian Church, ARP, at 8:10 and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, who gathers for contemporary worship, (AALC) American Association of to experience what you have been missing www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak Ave., Lake Contemporary Worship in the FLC at 9:30 teaching of God’s Word, prayer and fellow- Lutheran Churches, 3240 Grand Prix for so long – empowerment in every area of Placid, 465-2742. The Rev. Ray Cameron, ship. Come early and stay after for fellow- Drive, Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed, life. We teach, train and send forth to win senior pastor; the Rev. Drew Severance, a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. ship time. Child care and children’s church pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. souls. You don’t speak English – no proble- associate pastor. Sunday Traditional Methodist Youth Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. are provided. Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery provid- ma. We have a Spanish interpreter. We look Worship, 9 a.m.; Contemporary Worship, Sundays with Rick Heilig, youth director. The Way – A place for you. Office Phone: ed. Social activities: Choir, Missions, forward to fellowship and worship with you 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:10 a.m. The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service is 471-6140, Church Cell Phone: 273-3674. Evangelism. Phone 385-2346. at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Pastoers Gil Wednesday evenings: Adult small group broadcast over WITS 1340 on AM dial. Email: theway I New Life Evangelical Lutheran and Rosa Benton (Faith Never Fails). Bible Sstudy 7 p.m. (Nursery available), There is a nursery available at all services. [email protected]. Web site: Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a I Grace Bible Church, 4541 Thunderbird Youth Group – 6-12th grades) 7 p.m., nurs- I First United Methodist Church, 200 S. www.TheWayChurch.org Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Road, (second church on left) Sebring, FL ery and children’s ministry, 7 p.m. Family Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. (863) Biblical Counseling available by appoint- Synod (ELS) in fellowship with the 33872. Phone, 382-1085. Dustin Woods, 453-3759, Devon Jarrett, Pastor. Sunday ment. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod lead pastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30 p.m. School - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. Bible I Spring Lake Presbyterian Church GRACE BRETHREN (WELS). Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.; Bible Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday 6 p.m. study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Visit us at (USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Sebring, FL 33876. Study, 9 a.m. For more information, call Grace Bible Academy Adult Investigating our church website: www.fumcap.org. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, I Grace Brethren Church, 3626 Pastor Luke Willitz at 385-2293 or visit the Truth; first and third Tuesday, Prayer I 10 a.m. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the Memorial United Methodist Church, Thunderbird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr. Web site at www.newlife Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, second Thursday of the month, September 500 Kent Ave., (overlooking Lake Clay) Randall Smith, senior pastor. Sunday serv- sebring.com. Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 p.m.; through June. Board of Deacon’s meet at Lake Placid, FL, 33852. Rev. John A. ices at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; I Resurrection Lutheran Church - Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., College Ministry. 5:30 p.m. first Monday of the month. Choir Bryant, pastor. Rev. Claude H.L. Burnett, Wednesday services at 7 p.m. We offer “Kid ELCA, 324 E. Main St., at Memorial Drive, www.GBCconnected.org rehearses at 7 p.m. each Wednesday, pastoral assistant. Rev. Jerry McCauley, City” Children’s Ministry throughout all Avon Park. Pastor Rev. John C. Grodzinski. I Highlands Community Church, a September through April. Presbyterian visitation pastor. Sunday worship services: services, and there are variosu other class- Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; casual contemporary church, meets at Women meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday Worship Service, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. es for teens, married couples, “prime- Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Fragrance Free 3005 New Life Way. Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; of the month. Organist: Richard Wedig. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Loving nursery timers,” and Bible studies in Spanish. “Kid Service Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Open Worship at 10 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s World Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Church City” Day Care, Preschool and After-School Communion celebrated at all services. classes. Small groups meet throughout the care provided every Sunday morning.Youth phone, 655-0713; e-mail, Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For registra- “God’s Work, Our Hands.” week. Church phone is 402-1684; Pastor Fellowship, 5 p.m. We offer Christ-centered [email protected], Web site, tion call: 385-3111). Check us out on the I Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS, 25 Bruce A. Linhart. Sunday school classes, youth programs, http://slpc.embarq Web at www.sebringgrace.org. Lakeview St., Lake Placid, FL 33852; 465- I The Lord’s Sentinel Fellowship Bible studies, book studies and Christian space.com. 5253. The Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor; Church, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid fellowship. We are a congregation that Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre-School (at Lake Placid Christian School), Pastor wants to know Christ and make Him INDEPENDENT director; and Noel Johnson, minister of Juanita Folsom. Sunday morning service, SEVENTH-DAY ADVEN- known. Check out our church website at youth and family life. Worship schedule 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel School of TIST www.memorialumc.com or call the church I First Christian Church, 1016 W. after Easter through December: Worship Theology, 7 p.m.; Church service, Tuesday, office at 465-2422. Lakeview Christian Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; (863) service 10 a.m., and Education Hour, 8:45 7 p.m. More information at www.juanitafol- School, VPK to Grade 5, 465-0313. I Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist 453-5334; on the Web at www.firstchris- a.m. Worship schedule for January through som I Church, 1410 West Avon Blvd., Avon Park. St. John United Methodist Church, tianap.com. Our motto is “Jesus is First at Easter: Worship service, 8:30 and 11 a.m., ministries.com. Phone: 453-6641 or e-mail: avonparksda@ 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, FL 33872. First Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, Senior Education Hour 9:45 a.m. Traditional I Union Church, 106 N. Butler Ave., Avon embarqmail.com, Sabbath School, 9:30 The Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor. Minister; Bible School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 Service with Holy Communion each first Park, FL 33825. Contemporary worship a.m Saturday. Church Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Sunday a.m.; Wednesday studies for all ages, 6 and third Sunday. Non-Traditional Service service is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Saturday. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 School, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, each second, fourth and fifth Sunday. Tiger Gullett. Sunday traditional worship p.m. Nursery provided for all events. p.m. Community Service hours on Tuesday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery pro- Seasonal mid-week services Wednesday service is at 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. and Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. till 2 p.m. A vided for all services. Phone 382-1736. evenings during Lent and Advent. Call Contemporary Sunday worship service is sale takes place the first Sunday of each www.stjohnsebring.org INTERDENOMINATIONAL church office for additional Worship times at 10:45 a.m. Nursery and children’s month. Senior Pastor Frank Gonzalez. I Spring Lake United Methodist Church, and special holiday services. Other activi- church on Saturday nightes and 9 and Walker Memorial Academy Christian 8170 Cozumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring. I World Harvest and Restoration ties and groups include: Choirs; Ladies 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunch School offering education for kindergarten The Rev. Clyde Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worship Ministries, (non-denominational) 2200 N. Guild and LWML; Men’s Fellowship Group, menus at Solid Grounds. Senior Pastor is through 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: Small Group Bible Studies as scheduled; Bill Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web page service starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Study Associate Pastor is Ryan Amos. Website is meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Choir 452-9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service: Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Group activi- at www.weareunion.org. www.discoverjesus.org I Practice at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Church Sunday School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11 ties (call for meeting times and dates). Visit Unity Life Enrichment Centre, new I Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist office phone: 655-0040. a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. prayer us online at: www.Trinitylutheranlp.com. location, 10417 Orange Blossom Blvd. S., Church, 2106 N. State Road 17, Sebring; meeting/Bible study. Pastor: W.H. Rogers. Sebring, FL 33875; 471-1122; e-mail 385-2438. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. [email protected]. Web site, www.unityof- Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meeting, NON-DENOMINATIONAL sebring.org. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community service: UNITED CHURCH LUTHERAN Celebration Service, Nursery and every Monday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminar I OF CHRIST Bible Fellowship Church, 3750 Children’s Church. Weekly Classes, with Dr. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. I Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA), Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Christian Bookstore and Cafe, Prayer Pastor Nathan Madrid. I Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 1178 S.E. Lakeview Drive., Sebring. David Sunday: American Sign Language: First Ministry, Life Enrichment Groups. Rev. Thoresen, Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on Worship sermon, songs signed first and Andrew C. Conyer, senior minister trans- Jesus didn’t reject people, neither do we. first, third and fifth Sunday each month, second Worship services. First Worship forming lives from ordinary to extraordinary. Join us for worship every Sunday at 9:30 and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the second and service, 9 a.m.; Second Worship service, THE CHURCH OF LATTER a.m. and you’ll be embraced by a compas- fourth Sunday of each month. Jim Helwig, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to 2 years old) and DAY SAINTS sionate congregation that is all-inclusive. organist/choir director. Worship service at Sunday school classes both hours. BFC PRESBYTERIAN We’re at the corner of Hammock and Hope. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. I The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Choir and Bell Choir practice on Coffee hour on the first and third Sunday of Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs through I Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), Day Saints, 3235 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring, Wednesday; Bible studies throughout the each month. Council meeting on the first 5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.; 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, 33872- Fl 33872; (863) 382-9092 Steve Austin, week. 471-1999; sebringemmanuel Tuesday of month; Ladies Group WELCA Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd Patterson, pas- 2113. A Congregation of the Presbyterian Bishop; Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; Del ucc.com. C M Y K

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By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press Tips for giving NEW YORK — A blond, bespectacled girl with a seri- ࡗ Give to an established website rather than ous expression and a red T- charity. Well-meaning divulge credit card infor- shirt chugs along a street in new organizations may mation to an unknown on runner’s togs and bib in a not have the infrastruc- the phone. photo shared thousands of ture and knowledge of a ࡗ Do not send supplies region to maximize dona- unless credible pleas for times on social media soon tions. Many charities clothing, food, water or after the Boston Marathon allow for designated giv- shelter are made. explosions. ing for specific purposes ࡗ Think before you text. The image, in some ver- via check but not by Texting can be a great sions, is accompanied by this other means. way to give so long as message: “See this little girl? ࡗ Avoid telemarketers. you thoroughly vet the She died today. She was run- Ask, especially in the request for money and ning the marathon for the wake of disaster, for writ- make sure to use follow Sandy hook (sic) kids. She’s ten information and send all instructions for 8. Repost for respect of her. a check by responding. Wear red tommmarow (sic) to mail or ࡗ Don’t expect immedi- support her and all the others via ate results. It can take who died.” time for charities to mobi- Only she didn’t. She’s lize so be sure to track alive, according to a Virginia your donation and be charity whose 5K race the patient. Don’t be afraid child is pictured walking in to follow up on how last year to raise money for your money was the medical bills of sick kids. spent. Listen Evidence of that event is carefully to right there on her shirt: Joe what local Cassella, for the Joe Cassella leaders are ask- Foundation in Leesburg. ing for or what first responders are Sadly, an 8-year-old boy identifying as was among three killed and trouble spots. more than 170 wounded in Monday’s blasts in Boston, and a group ran in memory of Make sure you are giv- the Sandy Hook schoolhouse ing to the right organi- zation when donating shootings in Connecticut. via text message. Those factors likely made the bogus photo feel plausible as the bloody aftermath of the marathon bombing played media, phone calls and text, are remarkably high in the out. said Ken Berger, president early days for that very rea- Like numerous disasters and CEO of son,” he said. “People with before, hoaxes and conspira- CharityNavigator.org, which the first thing up are the ones cies have popped up in the monitors scams after disas- who may be the most loosey chaotic first days after the ters, offers advice on giving goosey, poorly organized or, tragedy, days when people and rates nonprofits of all worse still, thieves.” want to jump in with help and kinds. Everything from bogus support while investigations “The problem is the head’s charities to lost relatives who have barely begun or level of not connected to the heart,” never existed surfaced after help for victims identified. he said. “People want to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. They’re also days when move too fast. Four years later, after thieves get to work setting up “The irony is, your Katrina, the FBI found 4,000 pleas for money via social chances of getting ripped off bogus websites.

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www.newssun.com News-Sun ࡗ Sunday, April 21, 2013 Page B11 DIVERSIONS HERBAL TEAS By ROBIN STEARS ACROSS 87 Center of gravity? Way beyond 1 Pricey sweaters 88 "__ rang?" 8 They remove bad 89 Aladdin's monkey marks 90 California's Big __ the stars 15 Vertebral bones 91 Patio-brewed bever- 20 "__ Flame": Bangles age We had just gone to bed. “Thank you, Lord,” I ballad 93 Many IRA payees I had only closed my eyes whispered. What a gift we 21 One in the running 95 Stimpy's sidekick for a few moments when I had been given. And the 22 Blood of the gods 96 Incense hung in two climbed back out to open words of Psalm 19:1, 23 Observation about places? the window a crack for NKJV, sprang from my sprouting aromatic 103 Sushi tuna some cool night air. I heart and lips, “The heav- plants? 104 Part of MYOB pulled back the verticals a ens declare the glory of bit. It sounded breezy, so I God; and the firmament 26 Elementary fivesome 105 "Nerts!" peeked out before return- His handiwork.” 27 Roo's refuge 106 Poetry Out Loud ing to bed. But, I was mes- We returned to bed shiv- 28 Soul-searching org. merized. ering a bit, but more than events? 107 Working like a dog I couldn’t return to bed. ready to fall into a dreamy 29 XIII x IV 111 Prevent For all our years in sleep secure in the beauty 31 __-mo replay 113 Razzle-dazzle Florida, never do I remem- of our Lord. And that is 32 "Washboard" muscles 117 Getting by with a ber seeing a clearer sky what is so magnificent. 35 __ y Plata: Montana loaner herb? decked out in the brightest God reveals Himself motto 122 __ acid of stars. through nature and “Oh, Ken, you His Word, the 36 "Yes, I'm positive this 123 Groundbreaking have to see this,” Bible. But, he also seed is in five-spice Reagan appointee I said. But, before reveals himself in powder"? 124 Showed disdain he could climb individual lives. 43 Period relative 125 Forms out of bed, I was He cares about 44 Trifle 126 Positively charged Solution on page B6 opening the front each one of 45 Ultimate goal particles door to get a bet- us. What we had 46 Easy target 127 Leather treaters 19 Olympian warrior 53 As a rule 92 Credit checker ter look. Pause And seen can’t even be In pajamas and compared to what 48 Where It.'s at 24 Always butting in 54 Temper Experian, pre-1996 slippers we both Consider is far beyond the 49 Alphabet trio DOWN 25 Old electronic display 56 Earn a blessing? 94 Equal-ize? slipped out into Jan Merop stars. 51 Chinese tea 1 Cactus League spring source 57 __ around: wasted 97 Gorge the dark of night We are God’s 52 "Sideways" co-star training city 30 Weatherman's line time 98 Safari sights and looked up. sparkling jewels and, like Paul 2 Native Oklahoman 32 They're history 58 Wing it 99 Moon of Uranus The stars seemed closer the Psalmist, are humbled 55 "We should whip up 3 Half up front? 33 Murphy __ 59 Weighed down 100 Pyle portrayer than I’d ever experienced at the thoughts we see some pickle flavoring"? 4 Biological ring 34 Blast furnace refuse 63 Euphoric 101 Leave out of the here. We’d seen skies liter- expressed in Psalm 8: 3, 4 60 Proceed (from) 5 Goes with one's gut ally draped with stars in and 5b. 36 Honest 65 Music for 15-Down freezer 61 Mythical sea nymphs 6 "Yay, team!" Colorado, but I’d not “When I consider Your 37 "The Wizard of Id" co- 66 Lobby brightener 102 City SW of Essen 62 Yield to gravity 7 Maidenform buy beheld anything nearly heavens, the work of Your creator Johnny 67 Characterized by 107 Bridge feat 64 2005 Nobel-winning 8 Swamp comparable in Florida. fingers, the moon and the 38 Tossed in, as a losing twinkling 108 Chauffeured car But, this particular night, stars, which You have dramatist 9 The "R" in Edward R. poker hand 70 Put the __ on: quash 109 Voracious the stars shone brightly all ordained, what is man that 65 Tears down, in Dover Murrow 39 Radar's soda brand 73 Criticizing harshly 110 Gunk around us no matter which You are mindful of him … 68 Broadband letters 10 Eastern nursemaid direction we looked. What You have crowned him 40 Byron's words before 75 U.K.'s longest river 111 Villain on Crab Key 69 Hägar creator 11 McCartney title was so unique was that it with glory and honor … "'Tis but the truth in 76 Country singer David 112 Symbol on a staff Browne 12 San Diego-to- seemed like God had low- You have made him to 71 Can't forgo Albuquerque dir. masquerade" Allan __ 114 Ancient harplike ered them closer to the have dominion over the 72 Bear witness 13 "What's the 41 Probate concern 77 Polo VIP instrument earth as they twinkled so works of Your hands; You 74 "My country, __ ..." Frequency, Kenneth?" 42 Snitched 79 Gentrification target 115 AKC part: Abbr. unusually clear, bright and have put all things under 76 Every garçon has one band 43 Flotsam or Jetsam in 81 "You betcha!" 116 Nugent and Turner near. We exclaimed our his feet.” delight; and, if it wasn’t Far beyond the stars … 78 Pasture critters 14 Jorge's half-dozen "The Little Mermaid" 82 Viscount's superior 118 ATM maker for the cool breeze, we his love is reaching out to 47 Beach resort strolling 83 Third man? 119 Heckle 80 Like something even 15 Bollywood strings probably would have you and me. Selah better than a pungent 16 Urgent come-on spots 84 Kicks 120 Fort Erie's prov. remained in reverent awe herb? 17 Prefix with -aholic 50 Jefferson, for one 86 Warrior companion 121 Letters from your of God’s creation even Jan Merop of Sebring is a 85 Black-and-tan terrier 18 Boxer's attire 51 MP3 holders of 19-Down parents longer. News-Sun correspondent. Get ready for a Man’s chewing ice at meals work trip, Leo

Metro News Service Snapshots sets wife’s teeth on edge Aries (March 21-April 20) – Aries, don’t be pushy Dear Abby: My husband I thought you might be you must, but do it often. become the best that you can with authority figures opportunities for fun on has ice water with every interested to know some of Pennies are a gentle be and live until you die. because such an attitude is Thursday. meal. During breakfast and the lessons I have learned reminder of heaven. P.S. I just thought of one not in your best interest. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. dinner he loudly crunches from reading your column. 5. Being the other woman more: Send thank-you notes, You are better off putting on 22) – Scorpio, demonstrate all of the ice in his glass They are: is a dead-end job. No matter and no, it’s never too late to the charm and getting them grace under pressure at throughout the meal. 1. Don’t blame your serv- what he says, the odds are he do it. to see your softer side. work this week, even if you I have asked him not to do er for bad food. Always be is never going to leave his – Cynthia B. Hopson, Taurus (April 21-May feel tempted to lash out at it at the dinner table, but he polite and wife. Lebanon, Tenn. 21) – Taurus, avoid getting others. Take the high road thinks I’m being unreason- send com- 6. Workplace romances Dear Cynthia: Your letter involved in a family spat and you will be rewarded. able. At breakfast, I usually pliments are usually doomed. Don’t made me smile. Thank you unless someone seeks your Sagittarius (Nov. 23- eat in another room and to the risk it unless you want to for sending it. It brightened advice. Let your relatives Dec. 21) – Sagittarius, the wear noise reduction head- chef when find a new job. my day. work things out on their perfect opportunity for a phones. applica- 7. Counseling is a good own and only offer your night out with friends pres- I’m deaf in one ear and ble. thing. Don’t suffer for years Write Dear Abby at thoughts when prompted. ents itself this week. This have only about 60 percent 2. It’s or in silence. Get some help www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box Gemini (May 22-June could be the ideal way to hearing in the other. We your wed- today. 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. 21) – Gemini, you might run unwind, so enjoy your night have been married for more Dear Abby ding; you 8. Reconcile and forgive into a snag with your spouse out with friends. than 30 years and he claims don’t have estranged parents if you can. or partner over shared Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. he has “always” done it and to invite “drama mama” and You don’t have to be dys- FAIRMONT CINEMA; finances. Rather than settle 20) – Capricorn, although it it’s part of his enjoying his “long-gone dads” unless you functional because they are. 1.736"; 6"; Black; issues this week, you’re bet- seems like everyone is meal. want to. And do not ignore 9. Pursue that thing you movie listings p/u; ter off waiting for a few tense, you feel free as a Am I selfish to ask that he Stepmom. dream of now. You’re going 0 0 0 2 8 8 9 3 days. bird. That could be because not crunch while I’m sitting 3. It’s never too late to to get older anyway. Which Cancer (June 22-July you have worked hard to next to him? change bad habits. Today is would you regret more, 22) – Cancer, even if the free up time to get away. – Hates the Crunching in a good time to begin making doing something or not people around you are feel- Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. New Mexico healthy new ones. doing it? ing tense and touchy, you 18) – Aquarius, conversa- Dear Hates the 4. Kindness is always 10. You deserve to be have an innate way of mak- tions with others may not Crunching: I reviewed your important. Do it randomly if loved. Start with yourself, ing them feel at ease. flow smoothly, and you may letter with an expert at the Humor and compassion are have to come up with a way House Research Institute in two great traits. to reword what you’re try- Los Angeles and was told SEBRING PAIN MANAGMENT; 3.639"; 4"; Black; Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) ing to get across. Stick with that hypersensitivity to 4/7,21; 0 0 0 2 8 9 5 5 – Leo, you might need to it. sound can occur as a result make travel plans for a work Pisces (Feb. 19-March of hearing loss. If you trip in the coming month. 20) – Pisces, though you’re haven’t discussed this with Embrace the opportunity to praised for your marvelous an ear, nose and throat spe- benefit your career, but imagination and sense of cialist or an otologist, you don’t forget to have a little whimsy, you also know should, because your prob- fun when you’re away. when to get down to busi- lem may be related to your Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) ness. limited range of hearing. – Virgo, now is not the time For him to persist in to talk about shared expens- Famous birthdays doing something he knows es or the division of labor in annoys you is not only a relationship. You’ll only April 21 – Tony Romo, insensitive, but also rude. be starting an argument, and athlete, 33; April 22 – Jack you do not need that right Nicholson, actor, 76; April Dear Abby: I have been now, Virgo. 23 – Valerie Bertinelli, reading your and your moth- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) actress, 53; April 24 er’s columns for many years. – Staying neutral is the best – Barbra Streisand, singer, After hearing about her way to go this week, Libra. 71; April 25 – Al Pacino, passing, I want you and your Avoid any knee-jerk reac- actor, 73; April 26 – Stana family to know you will be tions and practice your Katic, actress, 35; April 27 listed in my prayers in the poker face. There are some – Sheena Easton, singer, 54. days ahead.