C M Y K www.newssun.com EWS UN NHighlands County’s Hometown-S Newspaper Since 1927 Moving on Lots of musical inspiration History Red Devils cruise Many churches in area hosting concerts 10 African-Americans on to District Final this weekend who counted SPORTS, 1B RELIGION, 7B LIVING, 1B Friday-Saturday, February 8-9, 2013 www.newssun.com Volume 94/Number 17 | 50 cents Forecast Jarrett honored for his Williams named town A morning thunder- open heart and generosity administrator storm in the area By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY [email protected] High Low [email protected] AVON PARK — Bill Jarrett, LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid’s city who owns Bill Jarrett Ford on U. council voted unanimously Monday to hire 81 55 S. 27, is being honored with the Police Chief Phil Williams Complete Forecast Ford Motor Company’s presti- as the town’s administrator. PAGE 12A gious “Salute to Dealers Award” Because state law does not during a ceremony in Orlando allow the police chief to hold today . Inside two positions, Lt. Jason He is one of six Ford dealers Fansler was promoted to among more than 8,500 Ford and Avon Park deputy chief, and will run Lincoln dealers from the U.S., businessman the police department on a Williams Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, day-to-day basis. charged with Asia, Caribbean & Central embezzling America, Africa and the Middle See TOWN, page 8A Habitat East region, to be honored for his participation in and support of PAGE 5A the local community. Edsel B. Ford II, a member of Online Ford’s board of directors, and LP man three other judges selected win- ners from a total global field of 100 nominees. Community serv- News-Sun file photo by KATARA SIMMONS arrested for ice activities, length of participa- Bill Jarrett, seated here with his wife Lisa, is being honored today tion and personal motivation by Ford Motor Company as one of its six ‘Salute to Dealers Award’ were the guiding criteria. recipients. Chosen from more than 8,500 Ford and Lincoln delaers online child across the globe, Jarrett is being recognized for his philanthropic Question: Is a code “This is a great honor,” said work. of conduct a good the ever humble Jarrett. “Helping idea for elected my community has always been pornography incredibly important to my fami- officials? ‘Helping my community has always been incredibly By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY ly and me. Being recognized is important to my family and me. Being recognized is [email protected] nothing I ever aspired for, but I SEBRING — David Frost, 44, of Lake hope it helps inspire others to get nothing I ever aspired for, but I hope it helps inspire Yes Placid was booked into the Highlands involved.” others to get involved.’ County Jail Tuesday afternoon on 233 From coaching Little League Bill Jarrett counts of child pornography. He is being 96% to serving as a personal mentor held on a $233,000 bond — $1,000 per to local youth over the years, Florida Hospital Heartland wisdom, provided thoughtful count. Jarrett is a role model for making Division, and his sponsorship and input. He has been an asset to Nell Hays, public infor- a difference in Highland county. participation in several annual the community. I think it’s mation officer for the He advocates, contributes and fundraisers. tremendous that the Ford Sheriff’s Office, said no No invests in youth charities, hunger “I don’t know where to begin,” Company is honoring him.” local children are involved. relief and healthcare in particu- said Donald Applequist, execu- Jarrett created and sponsors According to the arrest % lar. tive director of SFSC’s other community initiatives 4 report, Frost was discovered Among the many activities Foundation. “Bill is one of the including the Drive One for Your downloading child pornog- that attracted the judges to Jarrett most generous individuals I’ve Heart program, and encourages raphy through the “Child were the part he played chairing been privileged to know. He’s community service at his dealer- Frost Protection System” — soft- Total votes: 75 the team effort that created the made many financial contribu- ship throughout the year in food ware law enforcement officers used to mon- $20 million South Florida State tions to the college for scholar- collection for local pantries as Next question: itor the downloading or sharing of child College’s Performing Center for ships, athletics, and music, but well as packaging meals for Will you miss having pornography files. the Arts; his gift of the Blessed more, he’s given of himself, local shelters. His team also col- mail delivered on Beginnings Birthing Center at attended meetings, shared his See JARRETT, page 8A Saturday? See 233, page 8A Make your voice heard at www.newssun.com Postal service to cease basic Saturday deliveries Index Classifieds 9A By SAMANTHA GHOLAR Community Briefs 2A [email protected] SEBRING – Say farewell to a 150- Dear Abby 11B year-old duty from the United States Editorial & Opinion 4A Postal Service. Come this summer, Film Review 11B the USPS will have a new delivery Health Living 5B schedule that will consist of mail Lottery Numbers 2A being delivered only five days a Movie Times 11B week, Monday-Friday. According to the USPS postmaster Religion 7B general, the discontinuance of Soduko 11B Saturday mail delivery is an effort of Sports On TV 2B offset a $16 billion loss last year by Unknown Soldier 6A the postal service. As of Aug. 1, the Saturday mail service on first class mail items will Follow the cease throughout the United States. News-Sun on Other items such as packages, mail- order medicines, priority and express mail will still be eligible for delivery on Saturdays. www.twitter.com/thenewssun The USPS has lost $41 billion and over the past six years due to a num- ber of changes in the way Americans use the mail service. Services such as e-mail, online banking and private www.facebook.com/newssun shipping have caused a huge bump in the financial road for the country’s postal service. News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS U.S. Post Office mail carrier Tammy Lewis sorts through mail Thursday during her route in Sebring. The post Postmaster General Patrick office will stop delivering mail (but not packages) on Saturdays starting the week of Aug. 5. See SATURDAY, page 8A 0790994 01001 Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 Online: www.newssun.com WAUCHULA STATE BANK/Cheryl Hen; 11.25"; 1.5"; Black plus three; process, financial goal front ; 00027210 C M Y K Page 2A News-Sun ࡗ Friday, February 8, 2013 www.newssun.com Fair opens today What should Avon Park focus on most? By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY property tax reduction for the 2013-2014 fis- [email protected] cal year.” AVON PARK — City council and staff are “I’m tickled to death with this,” Councilor looking for resident input as they sort out pri- Terry Heston said. orities for next term. The council was unanimously pleased to For the most part, city officials are continue persuing the current prorities, extremely happy about the city’s direction. although some requested a little tweaking. City Manager Julian Deleon pointed out Councilman Parke Sutherland wants to how well the city was doing. “We focused on leverage some savings into quality of life annexation, stability and debt management,” issues for residents and training for employ- he said. ees. Not only are finances in good shape, he “We’re about as lean as you can get,” he added, sidewalks are repaired, street lighting said. “We need to ensure our folks are cross- installed, and a single stream recycling sys- trained.” tem put into place. Better, he said, new busi- Mayor Sharon Schuler said code enforce- nesses are taking an interest in opening in the ment needed to be a higher priority, and city because of lower taxes. For example, he Councilor Garrett Anderson said “creating a said, three restaurants are in the process of more business friendly atmosphere should be opening (Italian, Mexican, a high priority.” He added the city would ben- Peruvian/Colombian). efit by having more community events. “The city is scheduled to be 100 percent The city manager can be reached at 452- debt free by December 2015,” Deleon told the 4403, or at avonpark.cc council. “And we’re projecting another large News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS AP First Baptist gears up Workers put together some of the final pieces Thursday morning for the 76th Annual Highlands County Fair at Firemen’s Field in Sebring. The fair begins this evening; gaits for centennial celebration open at 5 p.m. until midnight. By SAMANTHA GHOLAR will be honored,” Severn staff. The current staff [email protected] said. includes a dozen of enthusi- Roaring ’20s festival rolls AVON PARK – Along with the director astic, hard-working individu- Celebration is in order for the and actors, the current staff als who want to bring more Avon Park First Baptist will honor those who have people in their doors to wor- into downtown Sebring Church this weekend as the given back not only in this ship and grow. establishment turns 100. community but around the The Avon Park First The celebration will high- world. Mission organizers Baptist Church Centennial By SAMANTHA GHOLAR this year. The Roaring ’20s Downtown road closures light years gone by and the and attendees will be honored will begin Sunday at the [email protected] Festival is dedicated to its will begin at 8 p.m. today. many special staff members, during the celebration for sanctuary, 100 N Lake Ave.