C M Y K www.newssun.com EWS UN NHighlands County’s Hometown-S Newspaper Since 1927 Runs aplenty Race plans hit roadblock PAGE 1B Red Devils top rival County says plans for fitness challenge Streaks in slugfest at Swamp Hammock violate code SPORTS, 1D PAGE 2A Wednesday-Thursday, March 21-22, 2012 www.newssun.com Volume 93/Number 38 | 50 cents Forecast Community rallies to help Partly sunny with a T-storm in the P.M. family of boy killed by car High Low By ED BALDRIDGE Gollihue when asked why her group was vol- [email protected] unteering at a car wash to raise funds to help 84 62 AVON PARK — Members of the communi- the mother. Complete Forecast ty are rallying to financially assist the family Matthew Waldrup was struck while riding PAGE 8A of a 7-year-old boy killed on Sunday when he his bicycle on Sunday on South Florida News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS was struck by a car while riding his bike. Avenue in Avon Park and succumbed to his Christina Duncan and Cole Jones, both of Online Avon Park, hold signs and flag down Many just wanted to help ease the burden a injuries at the scene. motorists Tuesday morning to help raise little. money for Matthew Waldrup’s family. “This is a time to help,” said Beth Kelley See FUNDRAISERS, page 5A Waldrup Question: Do you blame President 100 years of Sebring Decade by Decade Only 25 Obama for the rising gas prices? arrested Yes 1920s: Boom to bust during 63.7% Races By ED BALDRIDGE No [email protected] SEBRING — According to 36.3% the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, crowds at the 60th Anniversary Mobil 1 12 Hours Total votes: 234 of Sebring fueled by Fresh from Florida was relatively law abid- Next question: ing. Should employers be “Everyone seemed to thor- allowed to demand oughly enjoy the race and that was reflective in the numbers of access to an arrests made by law enforce- applicant’s social ment. There were only 25 peo- network accounts? ple arrested ... from Wednesday, March 14 through Sunday, Make your voice heard at March 18,” HCSO Public Courtesy of the Sebring Historical Society www.newssun.com Cars line North Ridgewood Drive from Circle Park around 1925 during the height of Sebring’s boom times. Information Officer Nell Hays said in a press release on Obituaries Monday. Thomas Bruggner Sr. Additionally, Hays reported Age 75, of Sebring Real estate bubble grows, then no major incidents at the track. “Everyone was there just to have a good time,” Hays said. Alexander Fellows bursts ... sound familiar? Ten people were trespassed Age 91, of Sebring from the Raceway for various ࡗ Editor's note: This is the The Sebring newspaper, reasons during the event, Hays Clarence ‘Bud’ Hunter second chapter in a centenni- “The White Way,” heralded said. Age 80, of Lake Placid al history of the City of the news this way: “Rah, Hays said that liquor posses- Sebring. Each chapter will be Rah, Rah. We are off for the sion by a person under 21 was the leading reason for arrests. Matthew Waldrup devoted to a particular greatest era of development decade. The HCSO netted 12 individuals Age 7, of Avon Park and prosperity that ever faced a wonderful South for that offense. Obituaries, Page 7A By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY Florida section.” There were six charges of [email protected] Business was certainly possession of marijuana and Index SEBRING —The telegram good. possession of drug equipment, Celebrations 4B arrived in the afternoon of By July of 1921, estab- three were charged with obstruction without violence, Classifieds 1C April 23, 1921. lished businesses were “Congratulations. Five coun- expanding and new business- there was one charge of selling, Clubs & Organizations 6B giving or serving alcohol to a ty division passed house on es starting up. The Scott Community Briefs 2A person under 21, one charge of 3rd reading at 1 p.m.” Lumber Company arrived, Crossword Puzzle 2B DeSoto County had been possession of marijuana, one for example, to establish a Courtesy of the Sebring Historical Society divided into five counties, Sometime in 1925, work on Harder Hall begins. The charge of trespassing, one Dear Abby 2B big crate mill. In December, adding Highlands, Charlotte, resort complex would survive bankruptcy to open in charge of giving a false identifi- Editorial & Opinion 3A the Atlantic Coast Line 1928, but never did well financially. The city of Friends & Neighbors 3B Glades and Hardee to the Sebring now owns the building. It has been empty state map. See RACE, page 7A Lottery Numbers 2A See SEBRING, page 6A for more than 20 years. Movie Times 2B NASCAR This Week 3D Sports On TV 2D Follow the Grove fumes cause concern News-Sun on SHS temporarily locked down after odor reported By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY coming from an orange grove requests for medical assis- www.twitter.com/thenewssun [email protected] behind the school and county tance. SEBRING — Sebring softball complex, created A few homes in the area of High School was locked concern for public safety. Sheriff’s Tower Road and down and the air-condition- The actions were precau- Sebring Parkway were also ing turned off Tuesday morn- tionary. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS 0790994 01001 ing when unidentified fumes There were no reports of See FUMES, page 5A Officials investigate a report of fumes in a grove Tuesday. Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com WAUCHULA STATE BANK; 11.25"; 1.5"; Black plus three; process, #3 front strip; 0 0 0 1 8 1 4 1 C M Y K Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Wednesday, March 21, 2012 www.newssun.com COMMUNITY BRIEFS Report: Man admits to stabbing Alzheimer’s available in April. Call Association Habitat at 385-7156 to reg- presents seminar ister for 1 p.m. Friday, woman to death during argument April 13 and 6 p.m. SEBRING — Thursday, April 19. By ED BALDRIDGE Cromlin lived at 2172 Cromlin and stabbed her that after the murder, he tried Alzheimer’s Association - [email protected] Camp ‘N Comfort Lane, three times. Cromlin then to mop up the blood and then Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Cardiac SEBRING — An Avon Avon Park, and according to collapsed on the coach where left the trailer and burned his presents a Caregivers’ Rehabilitation Park man arrested on Graham, the two had no real she was found on Friday shoes and discarded his Seminar on what to do explained Saturday admitted that he relationship. afternoon around 5 p.m. blood-stained pants in order when your loved one needs stabbed the woman found According to the Sheriff’s 911 dis- to sever his link to the crime. to live in a nursing home. SEBRING — Patricia dead last week at the Camp arrest report, Graham patch described the Graham also reportedly Keynote speaker Shirley Scherer, CRT, CPFT, man- ‘N Comfort RV Park, accord- told Highlands County scene as “blood all told the HCSO that he “did Roberts, author of “Doris ager of the Florida ing to a report from the Detectives that he over” and deputies not care for the victim. He Inc.,” will speak from 2-3 Hospital Heartland State’s Attorney. entered the trailer late identified a chevron was using her for a place to p.m. Friday at Sebring Medical Center’s Cardiac Demhar Ashamafee on Thursday and asked shoe pattern in blood sleep and as a source of Christian Church, 4514 and Pulmonary Graham, 25, allegedly con- Cromlin for something Graham that was similar to obtaining food.” Hammock Road. She will Rehabilitation Center, will fessed that he knew what he to eat. Graham’s Nike sneak- Graham is being held in share her experience in present a “Health did was wrong when he Cromlin became agitated, ers. Graham’s shoes were the Highlands County Jail dealing with a loved one Connection Lecture” at stabbed Margaret Ann accusing Graham of cheating photographed earlier in the awaiting his next trial date of with Alzheimer’s and tips 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Cromlin, 40, twice in the and armed herself with a week by the Avon Park Police April 14 and is accused of on transitioning to a nurs- Conference Room 1 at upper-left chest area and knife as the argument heated Department, who were inves- second-degree murder and ing home. Light refresh- Florida Hospital Heartland once in the neck while they up. Graham stated that he tigating a burglary. tampering or attempting to ments will be served. on Sun ’N Lake Boulevard. quarreled. took the knife away from Graham told detectives destroy evidence. RSVP by calling Lisa She will discuss cardiac Rodriguez at 385-3444 by rehabilitation, what the 5 p.m. today. medically supervised pro- The Alzheimer’s gram includes, the bene- 33rd Association - Florida Gulf fits, and who is eligible. Coast Chapter is dedicated She will also explain the to research, education and education and support they AP Mall providing support and provide. assistance to patients and If you have experienced Festival families living with a cardiac event, consider Alzheimer’s disease and attending to learn about other related memory dis- this essential part of your set this orders. recovery plan. A tour of the Cardiac Rehabilitation weekend SFCC and Habitat facility will follow the partner to offer presentation. Special to the News-Sun workshops on This free lecture is open AVON PARK — The homeownership to the public and light 33rd Annual Springtime refreshments will be pro- on the Mall: Arts and AVON PARK — Tired vided.