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Highlands County's Hometown Newspaper Since 1927
Wednesday-Thursday, January 16-17, 2008
News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS
Several dozen 3.5 gallon buckets, each with numerous pencil-
sized holes punched through the bottom, clutter the edge of
Vireo Avenue. Across the street, at 263 Vireo, the Highlands
County Sheriff's Task Force raided a marijuana grow house in
May, one of 14 taken down that day. Complaints are beginning
to surface that the former homes to drug operations are
becoming community eyesores that threaten property values.
Friendly fire: Residents
thankful for pot busts,
not for mess left behind
Concerned over
drug war's affect
on home values
* Second in a series of stories
on the ripple effect left by the
recent string of marijuana
grow house busts in Highlands
County.
By KEVIN J. SHUTT
kevin.shutt@newssun.com
LAKE PLACID Nancy
Reaney likes to walk the streets
of her Leisure Lakes neighbor-
hood for exercise.
And, she liked it when
Highlands County
Sheriff's Office We re
quickly rid her subdi-
vision of at least two trying to
marijuana grow hous- the best
es operating under
her and her neigh- we can
bors' noses.
She wasn't so with, the
thrilled, however,
when authorities left resource
.the yards/of 1053 and
1055 Winter Green we have
Street littered with
debris, available
"Oh, these lawns
were immaculate MIKE DURHA
before they were HCSO staff
busted," Reaney said, attorney
her voice elevated in
pointing out the irony. ,
Friend and fellow walker Pat
Flocke agree, wondering aloud
why the deputies didn't return
the garbage to the garage.
By Friday, the yards of the
vacant houses weren't too dif-
ferent from surrounding
homes. Sure, some bushes were'
close to growing taller than the
roofs and one of the front door
walks was nearly covered in
brown, dead grass.
With winter's dry season
capping another year of
drought, the grass wasn't too
tall where the lawn was mowed
late November.
The other yard was being
maintained regularly by its
non-resident owner, which had-
n't been the case between May
and November, Reaney said.
S"It's something the county
hasn't had to deal with until
recently," she said of the prolif-
eration of grow house take-
downs that have resulted in
code violations, nuisances and
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Some neighbors, at
association meetings,
complained the eye-
sores never would
have been had Sheriff
Susan- Benton's offi-
cers not busted the
operations.
Reaney and Flocke
disagree with that
logic.
The two houses on
Winter Green one
was lived in while the
other allegedly was
solely used for grow-
ing were part of
the May 15, 2007,
sting that netted 14
grow operations, 18
arrests, 634 plants
and more than / / ,uuu casn.
It's typical for law enforce-
ment officers to turn a resi-
dence upside down when exe-
cuting a search warrant. Often,
what they seek is stashed in the
cutout of some object a lay per-
son would never suspect.
"You don't, create unreason-
See BUSTS, page 9A
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System reflects health care woes
By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
christopher.tuffley@ndessun.com
WASHINGTON D.C.
The idea for Medicare was
born during President Harry
Truman's administration in
1945.
It began as a plan for universal
coverage, but that idea was immedi-
ately so controversial many crit-
ics worrying it meant socialized
medicine that Truman backed
off.
This is one reason it took until
1965, during the administration of
Lyndon Johnson, that Medicare -
essentially public sponsored insur-
ance for those 65 years and older -
was passed into law.
Former president Truman was the
first citizen to enroll.
Over the years Medicare has
grown and been adapted. In 1983,
for example, most federal civilian
employees were brought into the
program.
Regardless of whether or not one
approves of the system, experts say
Medicare has become so big it
reflects and affects American health
care in general.
John Rother is the policy director
for the American Association of
Retired People. His current focus is
on Medicare and its future.
"People think Medicare is a sepa-
rate issue, that it can be fixed sepa-
rately," Rother said during a workl-
Source: AARP
shop in December, "But it's sympto-
matic of the entire (health care) sys-
tem."
See MEDICARE, page 9A
Property tax talks today could pay dividends for voters
By KEVIN J. SHUTT
kevin.shutt@newssun.com
SEBRING Early voting is
under way, but with two property
tax amendment discussions today,
it could pay to wait another day
before casting that vote.
The payoff would come in
deciding whether to hpprove a
Florida constitutional amendment
that would increase homestead
exemptions and make Save Our
'Homes benefit a transferable bene-
fit.
"The amendment is really four
amendments in one," Highlands
County Property Appraiser
Raymond McIntyre said Tuesday.
"The public must read and study
the amendment."
To shed additional light on the
property tax issue, two meetings
are being held today.
State Rep. Marco Rubio, Florida
Speaker of the House, will discuss
the amendment and other "relevant
topics," at 11:30 a.m. at
Kenilworth Lodge.
The luncheon, sponsored by
Leadership Highlands, is $15 for
the general public and $10 for
Leadership alumni and students.
If that's too early or too expen-
sive, the Heartland Association of
Realtors is hosting a free public
forum 6-8 p.m. at Sebring Civic
Center on Lake Jackson.
Both are open to the public.
Arianna Jordan-Burke, execu-
tive officer of Heartland Realtors,
said guest speakers John Sebree,
the association's legislative repre-
sentative, McIntyre, County
Administrator Carl Cool and
Commissioners Don Bates,
Barbara Stewart and others (the
See TALKS, page 9A
Volume 89/Number 7 50 cents
Polls are open
for early voting
By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
christopher.tuffley@newssun.com
SEBRING Polls are open for early
voting. They will remain open through
Jan. 26, the last Saturday before the
presidential preferential election, on
Tuesday, Jan. 29.
All early voting polls will be open
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday is the only day the polls are
closed.
In order to vote dur- Voters
ing the primary an indi-
vidual must be regis- can cast
tered both to vote, and
as a member of the their
political party for
whose candidate they early
are voting. ballots
Voters must have a
current photo and sig- until
nature I.D., like a dri-
ver's license. Jan. 26
The deadline for reg-
istering for the primary for the
has already passed.
There are three early Jan. 29
voting polls: In Sebring elections
at the Highlands
County Government
Center at 600 S. Commerce St.; in Avon
Park at the public library at 100 N.
Museum St. ; and in, Lake Placid at the
public library at 205 W. Interlake Blvd.
An amendment to the state's constitu-
tion is also on the ballot. It proposes
property tax exceptions and limitations
on property tax assessments.
Election officials strongly urge voters
See VOTE, page 9A
Raceway to
become winter
wonderland
Snowfest set for Saturday
By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
christopher.tuiffley@newssun.com
SEBRING For the third straight
year Highlands County is bracing for a
blizzard, thanks to the warm hearted Big
Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun -Coast
Florida Ridge.
On Saturday, 47 tons of almost natu-
ral and as-cold-as-from-the-sky snow
will be delivered to the Sebring
International Raceway for the frozen
fun of all.
Brrrring gloves, wear long sleeves,
prepare to laugh, shiver and slide from
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
In addition to a suddenly white win-
ter, there will be a rock wall, five inflat-
ables and a power jumper to play on.
Members of the Sebring High School
Honor Society will be on -hand to do
face painting.
There will be race cars and a pace
See SNOW, page 9A
News-Sun photo by SCOTT DRESSEL
For most local kids, the Snowfest is
the only chance they get to play the
way their northern counterparts do.
Forwardast
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Drunken sword attack by roommate leaves man permanently disfigured
By TREY CHRISTY
trey.christy@newssun .com
SEBRING A man under the
influence of alcohol and drugs
allegedly used a sword to attack and
permanently disfigure his roommate.
The victim recalled his roommate,
Ian Dressel, 28, Sebring, became
enraged Sunday for no apparent rea-
son after drinking alcohol and taking
an unknown over-the-counter stimu-
lant, the arrest report by Highland
County Sheriff's Deputy Robinn
Singles said.
Dressel then allegedly started to
hit, scratch and bite his roommate.
Retrieving a sword, Dressel
allegedly threatened his roommate
with the sword when he tried to call
for help, striking him on the arms,
chest and legs 20 times.
Then Dressel allegedly grabbed a
knife, holding it to the victim's face.
The victim tried to get away, but
was struck by the knife in the fore-
head causing a laceration and signif-
icant blood loss, Singles said.
Dressel refused to let his room-
mate leave and seek medical atten-
tion, allegedly continuing to threaten
him with the knife for two hours.
The victim was able to convince
Dressel to let him leave, saying he
would tell hospital staff he was
assaulted by two women, rather than
incriminating Dressel for battery.
Singles said.
In exchange for allowing the vic-
tim to leave, Dressel put a trash bag
in the victim's car to be thrown
away.
The victim headed to Lake Placid
where he contacted the Highlands
County Sheriffs Office.
HCSO officers searched the trash
bag and found, along with typical
household trash, a sword blade with
dried blood on it, a sword sheath,
and a knife matching the victim's
description. Singles said.
At Dressel's residence officers
allegedly found additional evidence
of the struggle.
"I located a shirt and shorts which
contained a significant amount of
blood which was still wet," Singles
said. "In the living room was a bro-
ken ashtray, a shirt which was blood
soaked, and the couch had various
blood stains."
Singles noticed Dressel had dried
blood on his hand, but he denied
having knowledge of the incident.
He was booked into the Highlands
County Jail, charged with aggravat-
ed battery with a deadly weapon and
kidnapping. 'Bond was set at
$200,000.
Teen brothers
charged with
theft of wire
By TREY CHRISTY
trey.christy@newssun.com
LAKE PLACID Two
brothers allegedly stole $600
worth of insulated, copper wire
Saturday and exchanged it for
$15 at a recycling yard, lead-
ing to numerous charges.
Allen Sampson, 19, and
Timothy Sampson, 16, Lake
Placid, were allegedly seen
cutting the wire at 7:45 a.m.
from 136 County Road 26,
owned by Highlands Utilities.
While cutting the wire, they
were approached by a
Highlands Utilities employee,
who asked what the two boys
were doing, the report from
Officer Kenneth Young said.
The boys allegedly left, in
their car with the wire and a
pair of bolt cutters, but the
witness was able to follow
them through Highway Park
and on to U.S. 27.
The rest of this story can be
read on www.newssun.com
Sebring Parkway
closed temporarily
SEBRING The Sebring
Parkway will be closed from
Saundra Boulevard to Ben
Eastman Road from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. today.
There will be no detours
posted.
For information, call the
Highlands County
Engineering Department at
402-6877.
Avon Park adjusts
garbage schedule
. AVON PARK City of
Avon Park Public Works
announces the garbage pick-
up for the Jan. 21 holiday
will be as follows: Monday
garbage will be picked up on
Tuesday, Jan. 22. Tuesday
garbage will be picked up on
Wednesday, Jan. 23.
Thursday and Friday garbage
are the same as usual.
News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONS
Bubba Latimer (center), of Georgia, celebrates victory Saturday evening after becoming
this year's Grand Champion for the Central Florida Barbecue Festival in Sebring.
Latimer and his team Bub-ba-Q took home three awards in addition to the Grand
Champion title. Check out www.newssun.com for a complete list of winners and more
photos in the on-line photo gallery.
FCAT tops principals' resolutions for '08
By TREY CHRISTY
trey.christy@ newssun.comn
The new year is here, and
already Florida's Compre-
hensive Assessment Test
scores are the first thing on
the mind of area principals.
When asked what the reso-
lutions for their schools were,
it was hard to look past the
FCAT's Februhry writin test
and the reading, math and sci-
ence tests in March.
"This time of year all prin-
cipals are extremely cog-
nizant of teachers and stu-
dents being in school, giving
teachers every opportunity for
quality instructional time
between now and FCAT," said
Derrel Bryan; principal at
Lake Placid Middle School.
"We want to get as much bang
for our buck as we can with
kids in the classroom."
Bryan saw his A school
drop to a C last year but has
resolved to return to an A for
the '07-'08 year.
"We want to get back to an
A, that is our focus," he said.
"We are going to be working
very hard for FCAT. That is
our number one resolution
right now,"
Hill-Gustat Middle School
Principal Chris Doty joked
that he made a resolution for
himself to lose weight -
but didn't have one off-hand
for his school.
"It would be for all of our
students to have an enjoyable
school year and have an expe-
rience that is not something
they drag themselves to come
to," Doty said about HGMS
being a school the students
enjoy attending.
"We want to be an institu-
tion of learning where they
can excel," he added.
Getting' back 'into the .y
tine after winter, break
Avon Elementary Sclh-i.
Principal Pam Burnham's
concern.
"Now to the end of the year
... refocusing from the holi-
days and getting ready for the
upcoming FCAT in February
and March," was of key con-
cern, she said. "Refocusing
and tightening up our class-
room instruction and getting
ready to end the year on a
positive note."
Raising the Avon Park High
School FCAT grade was the
"most pressing" issue for
Principal Stu Guthrie too, he
said.
"We are working hard
towards that in our homeroom
tutoring program,". he said.
"Everyone is working hard
for our goal, and we won't be
content until we raise our
score."
. According to the Highlands
County Schools Web site,
APHS received a C grade for
accountability until 2002
when it was the only school in
the district to receive a D
grade. The D grade has
remained with the school
since 2002. APHS is the only
school in the district to have a
D grade for six consecutive
years.
The FCAT writing test for
grades 4, 8, and 10 will be
Feb. 12 and 13.
All schools will take the
reading, math and science
portion of the test from March
11 to 25.
Industrial accident
leaves one dead
Co-worker injured
in rescue attempt
By TREY CHRISTY
trey.christy@newssun.com
SEBRING Police offi-
cials have confirmed one
death and two injuries from a
construction .accident
Monday at the new Social
Security Administration
building.
Earl McDonald, 62, of
Sebring, a Jahna Concrete
employee, died when a con-
crete pump vehicle came into
contact with two power lines,
charging the vehicle and two
Jahna concrete trucks, said
Sebring Police Department
Sgt. Andrew Markham.
"(Another man) was oper-
ating the pump boom by
remote control and he went
too far to the rear with his
boom and came in contact
with two major power lines,"
he said. "When that occurred
the trucks had their hoppers in
contact with the receiver and
it all became conductive and
energized."
ONSITESEVC
McDonald was operating
the controls on one of the
trucks. A coworker, Harry
Smith, saw McDonald and
tried to pull him away, but to
no avail. Smith was instead
shocked and knocked back
several feet, according to
Markham.
"He was an absolute hero,"
he said. "I commend his
actions."
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Education Snapshots
DSAC meets Thursday
SEBRING The
Highlands County District
School Advisory Council will
meet from 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday in the Garland
Boggus Board Room at the
School Board of Highlands
County, 426 School St. The
primary agenda item for this
meeting is a presentation on
two parts of the Strategic
Plaa, Human Resources and
Cr rriculum.
If you are a person with a
disability who requires rea-
sonable accommodations in
order to attend a District
School Advisory Council
meeting, call 471-5608 three
days prior to the scheduled
meeting date and time.
Avon Elementary PTO
meets Tuesday
AVON PARK Avon
Elementary School will be
having a PTO/SAC meeting
at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in the
cafeteria. Mark the calendar
and plan to attend. Plans are
being made for the Spring
Carnival, which will be held
on Friday, April 18.
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Members of the Avon Park
Middle School Dairy Team
took sixth place at the recent
FFA State Dairy Contest,
which was recently held in
Clewiston. Twenty-one other
middle school teams from
throughout Florida competed
in this career development
event. April Waldron (center)
took second place in the state
of Florida individually. The
Avon Park team consists of
(from left) Mitchell Guerndt,
Waldron, Kayla Edmondson,
and Alison Prestwood (not
shown).
agricultural education and
FFA at the three aforemen-
tioned schools. The advisors
are: Rebekah Wills, HGMS;
Erin Brownell, SMS and
Hallie Webb and Ashley
Carson, SHS.
For more information, or
tickets contact Gary Lee,
214-6748, or e-mail
leeg@highlands.kl2.fl.us.
FFA Alumni plans
Swamp Cabbage &
Chicken Barbecue
AVON PARK On
Saturday, Jan. 26, the Sebring
FFA Alumni Swamp Cabbage
& Chicken BBQ will be at
Bill Jarrett Ford-Mercury
dealership in Avon Park. The
meals consist of the alumni's
famous Swamp Cabbage, half
barbecued chicken, green
beans, a roll and beverage for
$6. Tickets may be pur-
chased from FFA members at
Hill-Gustat Middle, Sebring
Middle or Sebring High
Schools.
The funds raised from this
event will be used to support
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One man suspected in nearly 80 car burglaries
By TREY CHRISTY
trey.christy@newssun.com
SEBRING Of the 85 car bur-
glaries in the past 30 days, one man
is the prime suspect in most of them,
Sheriff Susan Benton said at the
Highlands County Board of County
Commission meeting Tuesday.
"At this time he has been charged
with four, we anticipate charges on
at least five others and roughly
another 10 that are under investiga-
tion to see if he is linked to them,"
said Lt. Tim Lethbridge of the
Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
"We are certainly looking at him as a
suspect in other burglaries in the
county."
Claudio Sadens, 20, Sebring, was
apprehended because a neighbor left
her house to retrieve her cell phone
from her car. She allegedly saw
Sadens and another man trying to get
inside her neighbor's car.
She called the police from her
Lotus Avenue home in Sebring.
Officers arrived in
the area and had a
clothing description
of the two men. They
saw a vehicle parked
off of the road, occu-
pied by Sadens, who
wore clothing similar Sadens
to one of the descrip-
tions.
* The neighbor was able to identify
Sadens as the man she saw earlier,
the report from
HCSO deputy
Michael Weed said.
Sadens allegedly said he was
looking through the cars for money
so he could buy gas.
A single $1 bill was missing from
one of the vehicles and the center
console looked to have been rum-
maged through, Weed said.
Four or five neighborhoods saw
similar activity in the past month,
Benton said, with strings of car rob-
berikes all in the same night, in the
same area.
"It all looks similar, taking valu-
ables from unlocked cars,"
Lethbridge said. "It's much more
frequent to try a door handle and
move on than to break a window."
Any accomplice seen that night
has not been arrested.
"We are looking into whether or
not someone else is involved," he
said.
Sadens was charged with four
counts of theft of a structure and one
count of petty theft.
CRA votes to hire marketing
consultant for downtown area
By MATT MURPHY
matt.inuphy@newssun.com
SEBRING Members of
the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency board say
downtown Sebring needs to
be marketed as a destination
for people to live, work and
shop. At Monday's meeting,
they took action on that need.
"What the board deter-
mined'was that there's a need
for us to bring somebody on
board to assist with market-
ing," CRA Executive Director
Pete Pollard said, "and the
marketing of downtown is
something I believe to be a
very high priority at this point
in time. Although the econo-
my has slowed down and the
real estate market is very,
very slow right now, that is
ultimately going to change.
We need to be prepared so
that when it does change, we
can take advantage."
Linda Kegley, owner of LK
* Artworks Gallery and
Graphics, offered to serve as
a part-time "downtown mar-
keting coordinator" in a pro--
posal submitted to the CRA
on Jan. 2. But creating a new
part-time position could cause
problems related to the budg-
et and benefits, Pollard said.
Instead of approving
Kegley's proposal, the board
approved Pollard's recom-
mendation to put out an open
advertisement for marketing
services. The open advertise-
ment is a state requirement,
and Kegley or any other
firm that might be interested
in marketing downtown can
submit qualifications, which
will then be reviewed by the
CRA board. Although the
specifics of any new market-
ing plan will be discussed
once the bidding is complete,
Pollard said any plan will
have to be more than just sim-
ple advertising.
"Marketing services for the
downtown area are going to
be rather diverse," Pollard
said. "A marketing plan will
not just be advertising for
.merchants downtown, but the
district as a whole. The fact is
that we're trying to attract
people downtown to live, and
we can't use tunnel vision in
the development of a market-
ing plan. It has to be rather
broad-ranging to accomplish
what it really needs."
In discussions at Monday's
meeting, Pollard emphasized
his desire to continue working
with the Downtown Council,
which was formed after the
Downtown Merchants
Association was dissolved
two years ago. The council is
currently under the umbrella
of the Greater Sebring
Chamber of Commerce, and
Pollard said he felt "uncom-
fortable bypassing the organi-
zational structure that's in
place.
"We need to give that struc-
ture a chance to work and
coordinate our marketing
efforts with the chamber. The
downtown council can still
function like the merchants
association functioned, and
they will have the administra-
tive support and the availabil-
ity of the chamber's
resources, which is a good
thing. We have a lot of
resources available, and they
ought to be taken advantage
of."
CRA board members were
in agreement that an
increased marketing effort
would help the downtown
area, although there was
slight difference in opinion
over how it should be done.
"I think there's a definite
need for marketing," said
CRA Board Chairman Gene
Brenner. "As a downtown
merchant and downtown
building owner, I personally
would jump at the opportuni-
ty to have something like. this
happen."
Board member Lorrie
Smith agreed. "I would like to
see downtown promoted as a
whole, as a place to live and
work. There are people out
there wanting to escape from
the coasts and come and live
downtown, and I would'4ike
to see out-of-area marketing
of historic Downtown Sebring
as a destination."
Kelly Griffin, the newest
CRA board member,
expressed reservations about
CRA funding of a marketing
position, saying that although
she liked the idea of promot-
ing downtown, she wasn't
sure whether it was the CRA's
responsibility to fund it.
"I don't feel it's the CRA's
responsibility to bring mer-
chants here," Griffin said.
"It's not our responsibility to
market or pay an individual a
certain amount of money to
take on the role."
Board members Jim Rimer
and Kathy Malie disagreed
with Griffin, saying promot-
ing downtown was a key part
of the CRA's job. Despite her
reservations, Griffin ultimate-
ly voted for the motion,
which passed unanimously.
The CRA board will take
up the matter again once the
30-day application period
ends. The date will likely be
either Feb. 11 or Feb. 25,
depending on when the adver-
tisements is first run, Pollard
said
While it's not yet clear
what exactly a marketing
coordinator will do, Pollard
said he's excited about the
downtown's future.
Dorothy Akam
Dorothy E. Akam, 90, of
Sebring died Jan. 7, 2008 at
her residence. Born in Corry,
Pa., she moved to Sebring in'
1980 from Dewittville, N.Y.
She and her husband conduct-
ed an evangelistic ministry in
mobile home parks. They also
served in various ministries at
Maranatha Baptist Church of
Sebring, where they were
members.
She is survived by sons,
Glenn Sr. and David; three
grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
Memorial service will be at
2 p.m. Saturday at Maranatha
Baptist Church (Sebring) with
the Rev. Gerald Webber offi-
ciating. Interment will be a
private family service at 11
a.m. Saturday at Lakeview
Memorial Gardens, Avon
Park. Memorial contributions
may be made, to Shepherds
Ministries, 1,805 15th Ave.,
Union Grove, Wis. 53182.
Morris Funeral Chapel,
Sebring, is in charge of local
arrangements.
Charlie Mullennix Jr.
Charlie William Mullennix
Jr., 72, of Lake Placid died
Jan. 12, 2008, in Lake Placid.
Born in LaGrange, Ga., he
had been a resident of Lake
Placid for four years. He was
.a welder/fabricator by trade in
the restaurant and hotel indus-
-try.
Survivors include his wife
of 29 years, Denise;' son,
Charles Anthony; daughters,
Mellissa Ann, Tinette
Kathleen and Norma Jean;
sisters, Violet Rea and Annie
Aline; 17 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Scott Funeral Home,
Lake Placid.
Philip O'Connor
Philip Joseph
O'Connor, 85, of
Sebring died Jan.
10, 2008, in
Orlando. Born in Chicago, he
had moved to this area in
2001. He was retired from the
carpentry and construction
industry. He served in the
United States Navy during
World War' II, with the rank of
Lieutenant J.G.
Survivors include his wife,
Christine; daughter, Joy Rink;
a grandson and three great-
grandchildren.
Arrangements were han-
dled by the Dowden Funeral
Home, Sebring.
Helen Piety
Helen B. Piety,
93, of
Sebring died Jan. 13, 2008, in
Sebring. Born in New Castle,
Ind., she had been a lifelong
resident of Sebring. She had
been owner and operator of
The Print Shop in Avon Park
and was a member of
Parkway Church of Christ in
Sebring.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Marcus H. Piety,
Sebring; children, Sandra D.
Greenway of Lecanto, Alan
Jay DeShong of Warrensburg,
Mo., and Janelle Coleen
Smith of Sebring; stepchil-
dren, Gaylin Thomas of Avon
Park and Kevin Piety of
Sebring; 12 grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday at
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral
Home, Sebring, with Frank
Parker and Jason Waller offi-
ciating. Memorial donations
may be made to Parkway
Church of Christ, Sebring.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson
Funeral Home
Sebring
Judith Smith
Judith A. Smith, 68, of
Avon Park died Jan. 14, 2008.
She was born in St. Albans,
Vt.
Survivors include her sons,
John King, Jeff King and
David King; brother, Dale
Draper; five grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be
at 1 p.m. on Friday at
Lakeview Memorial Gardens
in Avon Park.
Arrangements are being
handled by Banks/Page-Theus
Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Wildwood.
Robert Spicer
Robert J. Spicer,
85,. of Lake Placid
died Jan. 12, 2008,
in Lake Placid. He
was a banking executive in
Miami. He served in the Army
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B-29s during World War II.
Survivors include his wife,
Kathy; son, Craig; stepdaugh-
ters, Diane Eakin, Valerie
Witters, Pain Smith, Kim
Parish, Kathy Messano and
Lorraine Allen; numerous
grandchildren and numerous
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2-3
p.m. Friday at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Lake
Placid. A memorial service
will follow at 3 p.m. at the
church with Pastor Richard
Norris officiating. Interment
.will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Dade Memorial Park, 1301
N.W. 35 Street, MVami. In lieu
of flowers, the family sug-
gests donations to Trinity
Lutheran Church, 25
Lakeview St.
Arrangements are being
handled by Scott Funeral
Home, Lake Placid.
Mabel Starzyk
Mabel Irene Starzyk, 95, of
Sebring died Jan. 13, 2008, in
Sebring. Born in Michigan
City, Ind., she had been a res-
ident of Sebring since 2006.
She was a licensed practical
riurse, a member of the
Baptist church in LaPorte and
had been attending the Chapel
at Fairway Pinies.
She is survived by her
daughters, Linda Dean and
Carol Mullins; son, Dan
Wallis; sisters, Leslie
Dingman and Joyce Klunit;
brother, Robert Peo; 20
grandchildren; 23 great-
grandchildren and 23 great-
great-grandchildren.
Interment will be in
Springville Cemetery in
LaPorte, Ind. Stephenson-
Nelson Fuheral Home,
Sebring, is in charge of
arrangements.
Richard Sundell
Richard Lee Sundell, 70, of
Lake Placid died Jan. 12,
2008, in Lake Placid. Born jn
Rockford, Ill., he had been a
resident of Lake Placid for
five years. He was a truck
driver by trade. He was a
Baptist.
Survivors include his son,
Richard Lee Jr.; daughters,
Darla Johnson, Davar Sundell
and Johnnie 'Crenshaw; 11
grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Scott Funeral Home,
Lake Placid.
Dine Wells
Dine Wells, 89, of Sebring
died Jan. 13, 2008, in
Sebring. She had been a resi-
dent of Sebripg since 1980,
coming from Ostrander, Ohio.
She was a homemaker and a
member of Whispering Pines
Baptist Church in Sebring.
She is survived by her
daughters, Connie Herron,
Joan Solomon and Sue Myers;
son, Ronnie Wells; brothers,
Frank Gregory, Delmer
Gregory, and Gail Gregory;
half sister, Florence Nichols;
half brother, Cecil Gregory;
12 grandchildren, 23 great-
grandchildren and two great-
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive
friends at 3 p.m. Thursday at
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral
Home, Sebring. Funeral serv-
ices will follow at 4 p.m. at
Stephenson-Nelson, with the
Rev. Steve Trinkle officiating,
with later entombment at
Lakeview Memiorial Gardens, -
Avon Prkiii. 'Memorial 'dona-
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Whispering Pines Baptist
Church, 303 White Pine
Drive, Sebring, FL 33872.
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Henscratch Farms has
regular entertainment
LAKE PLACID The
"Front Porch Fiddle Revue"
featuring locals Rex Regnier
and Dick Taylor will perform
live at Henscratch Farms
Vineyard & Winery from 2-4
p.m. Wednesdays in January.
Seating is available and no
admission. Root Beer Floats
are the featured item in the
ice cream shop.
For information, visit
wwv .henscratchfarms.com, or
call the winery at 699-2060
Casino Night coming
to Avon Park
AVON PARK Avon
Park Chamber of Commerce
Casino Night is Saturday,
Jan. 26, at Avon Park
Community Center starting at
7 p.m.
It will be a Mardi Gras
theme with games of Black
Jack, Craps and more.
Admission is $25 per person
(includes $500 in chips and
heavy hors d'oeuvres and
cash bar). Grand prize donat-
ed by Bill Jarrett Ford.
Major sponsors are The
Storage Place of Avon Park,
Progress Energy, Sunshine
Staffing Inc., Embarq, Cross
Country Automotive.
Tickets available at the fol-
lowing locations: Avon Park
Chamber of Commerce,
Heartland Nation Bank and
Highlands Independent Bank.
For more information, call
453-3350.
Buckeye Cruise for
Cancer.is in February
The Buckeye Cruise for
Cancer is offering a special
for Ohio State University
Alumni in Florida.
Sail the sunny Bahamas
with more than 20 former
Buckeye greats all while rais-
ing money for the Stefanie
Spielman Fund for Breast
Cancer Research and James
Cancer Hospital and Solove
Research Institute.
Please visit www.buckeye-
cruise.com for all the details.
Enter promo code: "OSUFL."
Bus ride available at Sun
'N Lake, local contact Marie
Gilus at 471-2263.
Meeting scheduled for
the Low Vision group
SEBRING A special
meeting of The Low Vision
Information Group is set for
noon Wednesday in the club-
house at the Sebring Village
Mobile Home Park on
Schumacher Road. Lunch
will be available for purchase
before the meeting.
Featured speaker is Dr. R.
Ganthier Jr., a board certified
retina specialist and ophthal-
mologist. The topic of dis-
cussion is "The Latest
Tre.,tments/Surgeries for
Diabetic Retinopathy."
Ganthier is a gubernatorial
appointee to the Diabetes
Advisory Council, which
advises the Governor and
Secretary of Health on all
matters of policy related to
diabetes mellitus. As of
.November 2007, Ganthier
has been serving as chairman
of the DAC and will remain
in the role for the next 2 1/2
years.
Low Vision Information
Group is organized through
Handicapped Americans
Love of Life Organizatidn,
and meets every third
Thursday of the month from
November through March.
For details call 471-0052
S or 385-1196.
American Red Cross
offers various classes
SEBRING American
Red Cross Highlands County
Service Center will offer a
Mobile Home Damage
Assessment class from 6-1W0
p.m. Thursday as part of its
Disaster Services course
schedule.
Also slated to be offered
through the Highlands
County Service Center are
class on HIV 103 Education
from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, at a
cost of $25, and from 8:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, a
class on First
Aid/Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation/ Automated
External Defibrillator with
Infant/Child AED, at a cost
of $45.
All classes will be offered
at the Highlands County
Service Center, 106 Medical.
Center Ave. in Sebring.
Placid Post serves
salburgers today
LAKE PLACID The
American Legion Placid Post
25 will serve Salburgers from
5-7 p.m.'today. L&L will
entertain in the lounge from
5-8 p.m.
For details, call 465-0975.
David Copper plays at
Sebring Eagles Aerie
SEBRING The Sebring
Eagles Aerie 4240 will host
the following events:
Today Tacos for $4
donation. Auxiliary meets at
7 p.m.
Thursday Mary's
pork tenderloin sandwiches
will be served (call for time).
Music by David Copper to
follow.
For details, call 655-4007.
Moose menu is full
LAKE PLACID The
Lake Placid Moose will host
the following events:
Today Moose Legion
catfish dinner includes hush-
puppies, fries and coleslaw
will be served at 6 p.m. for
$7.50. Music by Connie from
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday Burgers,
jumbo hot dogs and fries
served 6 p.m. Music by
Franke will be from 5:30-
9:30 p.m.
For details, call 465-4870.
VFW hosts blood drive
AVON PARK The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 9853 in Avon Park will
host a blood drive from 2-
4:30 p.m. today at the post.
There is a critical need for
blood donors.
The VFW Post will serve
chicken wings every
Wednesday in the canteen for
a donation.
For details, call 452-9853.
CHIP meets Thursday
SEBRING The next
meeting of the Community
Health Improvement
Planning Council of
Highlands County will be at
9:30 a.m. Thursday in the
large conference room of the
Highlands County Health
Department, 7205 S. George
Blvd.
The Hillsborough County
Health Department will be
present to talk about the "Ask
Me Three" program.
Chamber mixer set for
Ideal Golf
SEBRING The Greater
Sebring Chamber of
Commerce After Hours
Mixer will take place from 5
-7 p.m. Thursday at Ideal
Golf, 3750 U.S. 27 North
(between Yianni's Steakhouse
and Highlands Jewelers).
Ideal Golf is owned and
operated by Alan Simmons.
Putting contests and longest
drive contests on Ideal's new
golf simulator will take place
throughout the evening.
Anyone interested in register-
ing for the Chamber of
Commerce Golf Tournament
may-do so at the mixer and
will receive a complimentary
custom fit lob, sand, or gap
wedge.
Hors d'oeuvres catered by
Yianni's Steakhouse.
RSVP to the Chamber by
calling 385-8448. This is a
members only event.
Cattlemen look for
2008 Sweetheart
SEBRING The
Highlands County
Cattlemen's Association is
looking for a young lady to
represent the group as its
Sweetheart.
Each entrant must be. 17 by
June 1, 2008 and not older
than 23 years as of Dec. 31,
2008. She must be or will be
a high school graduate by
June 30, never have been
married or have had any chil-
dren.
Entrants must be the
daughter of a member in
good standing of the
Highlands County
Cattlemen's Association for
the past two years and must
reside in Highlands County.
To enter send a picture
along with a 500-word essay
explaining-how to promote
the beef industry as the
Highlands County
Cattlemen's Sweetheart.
Entries must be received by
Jan. 25, to Donna Howerton,
P. 0. Box 642, Sebring, FL,
33876.
AP Lakes Association
have monthly potluck
AVON PARK The Avon
Park Lakes Association, 2714
Nautilus Drive, will have its
monthly potluck at 6 p.m.
Thursday. All members and
associate members are wel-
come.
The entertainment will be
the "Glad Hatters" from the
Highlands Little Theatre.
RPAC meets Thursday
-SEBRING Recreation
and Parks Advisory
Committee will meet at 2:30
p.m. Thursday at the Sports
Complex Concession
Building, second floor, 213
Sheriff's Tower Road. All
interested persons are invited
to attend.
Bette Northrop to
speak at SFCC
AVON PARK Bette
Northrop, a founding member
of Kissimmee Valley
Archaeological and Historical
Conservancy, will speak
about her experiences and
people she has met who have
enriched her life at 7 p.m.
Thursday in Building G,
Room 101 at the SFCC
Highlands Campus, Avon
Park. The public is invited to
attend.
Northrop is a master potter
and an authority on Native
American spirituality.
Adopted as a grandmother by
several tribes and recognized
as a healer, tribal leaders
often seek Northrop's knowl-
edge and advice. Northrop
will also display an antique
feather cloak given to her by
a Maori chief from New
Zealand.
This will be an informative
program by one of Sebring's
most colorful and interesting
people. For more informa-
tion, call Ann Reynolds at
465-3637.
DAV meets Thursday
SEBRING Disabled
American Veterans Ridge
Chapter 49 meets every sec-
ond Thursday night at 7 p.m.
at the American Legion Post,
528 N. Pine St.
Mahoney to speak at
annual banquet
SEBRING The
Democratic Party of
Highlands will have District
16 Congressional
Representative Tim Mahoney
as the guest of honor at the
annual Jefferson/Jackson
banquet.
The dinner will be Feb. 23
at the Quality Inn Conference
Center, 6525 US 27 North.
The social hour will start at 6
p.m.; dinner will be served at
7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased
at Democratic Party'
Headquarters, 4216 Sebring
Parkway, or by calling 385-
8601 6r Pat Farmer at 655-
6212.
There is a choice of
entrees. Ticket price is $50.
Henry County, Ohio
luncheon set
SEBRING There will be
a gathering of all summer
and former residents of
Henry County, Ohio at
Homer's Smorgasbord at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.
RSVP by Wednesday, Jan.
30, to Kirk Zimmerman by
calling (863) 381-1182. He
will try to have name tags for
all who RSVP.
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TODAY
M Al Collis Social Club meets
11:3) a.m., third Wednesday at
Cardlelight Restaurant in
Sebring. All Shriners and
Masons are welcome to attend.
* American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 74 meets at 7 p.m. third
Wednesday at the post, 528 N.
Pine St., Sebring.
* American Legion Post 25
Lake Placid has lounge hours
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burgers
served from 5-7 p.m.Live music
is from 5-8 p.m. For details, call
465-7940.
* American Legion Post 74
open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hot
dogs served. Draft 75 cents all
day. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. Call
471-1448.
* American Veterans have
bingo at 1:30 p.m. every
Wednesday. Call 385-0234.
* Avon Park Noon Rotary
Club meets noon, Rotary Club
building, corner of Verona
Avenue and Pine Street, Avon
Park.
* Bridge Club of Sebring
(American Contract Bridge
Club) plays duplicate games at
12:30 p.m. at 347 Fernleaf
Ave., Sebring. For details, call
385-8118.
* The Bridgettes meet at
12:15 a.m. at Sebring
Recreation Center to play
bridge. For details, call Claire
Marcotte at 382-6720.
* Christian Fellowship Group
meets 7 p.m. For details, call
381-9005 or 381-9007
* Country Swingers has
dances at the Sebring
Recreation Club, 333
Pomegranate Ave., Sebring.
Membership is required.
Advanced dancing .is from 6-8
p.m. Couples dancing is from
8-9 p.m. New dances taught
every other week.c illi655-
2398.
* Fibromyalgia Recovery
Support Group meets from 10
a.m. to noon every third
Monday in the church library at
Union Congregational Church,
106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park.
For more details, call group
leader Julie Ball at 386-5017 or
e-mail her at
julie56@strato.net.
* Heartland Horses &
Handicapped Inc. is offering
pony rides every Monday and
Wednesday from 4:30-6:30
p.m., weather permitting. $5
donation per child. Call 452-
0006 for more information. All
proceeds raised support our
free equine assisted riding pro-
gram for adults and children
with special needs, which
resumes in September.
* Highlands County
Interagency Council meets at
11:30 a.m. the third
Wednesday. Call Grace Owens
at 273-1421 for location and
details.
* Highlands County
Narcotics Anonymous meets
at 8 p.m. at the Lakeside
house, 1513 S. Highlands Ave.,
Avon Park. For details, call the
24-hour hotline -1-800-850-7347
or (941) 616-0460.
* Highlands Senior Center
Inc., has a sing-along with the
Good Times Band and live
dance music with Sunny Boys
and Company from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. at the Sebring Hills
Clubhouse, 200 Lark Ave. All
area seniors are invited. Salad
bar, hot dogs and sodas are
provided or bring a lunch.
There will be free coffee, tea,
lemonade, danish and
desserts. For details, call Bob
or Ahn McQueen at 386-0752.
* Highlands Shrine Club,
2606 State Road 17 South,
Avon Park (between Avon Park
and Sebring) meets from 8:30-
10:30 a.m. for coffee and
doughnuts and socializing for
members and any interested
person. For details, call 382-
2208.
* Hope Hospice grief support
group meets at 4 p.m. every
Wednesday at Lake Placid
Public Library Community
Room. Call 370-0312.
* Kiwanis Club of Sebring
meets every Wednesday at
noon at Homer's Restaurant.
Call Grace Plants 273-1421 for
more information.
* Lake Placid Elks Lodge
2661 has a buffet from 5-7 p.m.
at the lodge. The lodge is open
to members and their guests.
Shuffleboard is at 1 p.m.
Lounge hours are 1-9 p.m. For
details, call 465-2661.
* Lake Placid Moose plays
cards at night. Open to mem-
bers and qualified guests only.
* Lake Placid Women of the
, Moose has an officers board
meeting at 7 p.m. the third
Wednesday at the lodge.
* Over the Hill Gang meets
10:15'a.m., Jim's Pistolarrow
Range for target shooting. For
details, call 655-4505.
* Ridge Coin Club of Sebring
meets at Sebring Library on the
third Wednesday of each.
month at 5:30 p.m. October
through May. Call 873-6258.
* Rotary Club of Lake Placid
Breakfast meets at 6:44 a.m.
at The Heron's Garden, 501
U.S. 27 North, Lake Placid, just
north of the Tower.
* Sebring Eagles Club 4240
has an auxiliary meeting at 7
p.m. the first and third
Wednesday at the club, 12921
U.S. 98, Sebring. For details,
call 655-4007.
* Sebring Elks Lodge 1529
hosts Wacky Wednesday from
5-6:30 p.m. serving a varied
menu of food for $5 and special
drink prices. Lounge open from
3-10 p.m. Open to Elk mem-
bers and guests. Music provid-
ed from 4:30-7:30 p.m. For
details, call 471-3557.
* Sebring Jaycees meets
7:30 p.m., Jaycees building,
State Road 17, Sebring.
M Sebring Kiwanis Club
meets noon, Homer's
Smorgasbord, Sebring.
* Sebring Library has story-
time at 10 a.m. for ages 3-5
except during holidays.
* Sebring Moose Lodge 2259
serves hamburgers, fries and
fish sandwiches from 5-7 p.m.
at 11675 U.S. 98, Sebring. Beef
franks and Italian sausages
served from 1 p.m. to closing.
There will be music from 4:30-
7:30 p.m. For details, call 655-
3920.
* Sebring Recreation Club
has pinochle at 1 p.m., nickel
shuffleboard scrambles at 1:15
p.m., line dance lessons at
5:30 p.m. and line dancing at
6:30 p.m. at 333 Pomegranate
Ave., Sebring. Call 385-2966.
* Society for Creative
Anachronism (Local Chapter:
Shire of Stagridge) meets at 7
p.m. first and third Wednesday
at Java Junction Coffee House,
108 Circle Park Drive, Sebring.
A non-profit, re-enactment/edu-
cational organization dealing
with the Middle Ages,
Renaissance and fantasy. All
ages are welcome. For details,
call Paul K. Ferrell at 214-5522
or go to www.sca.org/www.tri-
maris.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
FL 487 meets at 9 a.m. at
Whispering Pines Baptist
Church, 303 White Pine Drive,
Sebring. For details, call 382-
7716 or 314-9485.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3800 plays poker at 2:30
p.m. at the post, 1224 County
Road 621 East, Lake Placid.
For more details, call 699-5444.
* Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4300 plays euchre at 6:30
p.m. at the post, 2011 SE
1-akeview Drive, Sebring.
Service officer at post 12-3
p.m. For details, call 385-8902.
* Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 9853 meets at 7 p.m.
third Wednesday at the post,
75 N. Olivia Drive, Avon Park.
THURSDAY
* 50+ Singles Connection
meets at the Quality Inn every
Thursday and Friday evening at
8 p.m. Call 452-1669.
* Alzheimer's Association
Support Group meets at 1
p.m. at the CrownPointe
Assisted Living Facility in
Sebring. For-details, call Lyn or
Bill Roche at 402-0464.
* American Legion Placid
Post 25 Lake Placid has
lounge hours 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Card games played at 1 p.m.
Pool tournament is 7 p.m. For
details, call 465-7940.
* American Legion Post 74
open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hot
dogs to order. Happy hour from
4-6 p.m. Call 471-1448.
* American Legion Post 74
Ladies Auxiliary meets at 5:30
p.m. Post meeting at 7 p.m.
third Thursday at the post, 528
N. Pine St., Sebring. Call 471-
1448.
* Americah Veterans have
euchre games every Thursday.
Sign up is at 6 p.m. and playing
begins at 6:30 p.m. Call 385-
0234.
* Avon Park Moose Lodge
2494 plays euchre at 7 p.m. at
the lodge on Walnut Street.
* Bravehearts, an Ala-Non
support group, meets from 1-2
p.m. at Spring Lake
Presbyterian Church. For
details, call 655-3274.
* Bridge Club of Sebring
(American Contract Bridge
Club) plays novice duplicate
games at 12:30 p.m. at 347
Fernleaf Ave., Sebring,
November through May. For
details, call 385-8118.
* Buttonwood Bay Squares
has a square dance main-
stream workshop from 1-2:30
p.m. and a square dance
beginner class from 2:30-4 p.m.
at Buttonwood Bay Mobile
Home Park Recreation Hall,
10001 U.S. 27 South, Sebring.
Caller is Joy Teagle. Call 273-
0049.
* Central Avon Park Jaycees
meets 8 p.m., city recreation
building, North Verona Avenue,
first and third Thursday.
* Downtown Sebring
Breakfast Kiwanis meets 6:30
a.m., Sandy's Circle Cafe on
the Circle, Sebring.
* Fletcher Music Club meets
every Thursday and Tuesday at
Fletcher Music Center in
Lakeshore Mall, Sebring. For
more details, call 385-3288.
* Golden Seniors Bridge
Club plays every Thursday at
Sandy's Circle Cafe, Sebring.
For details, call Charles Terry at
471-1287.
* Harmony Hoedowners
Square Dance Club offers
beginning dance lessons for
new and returning dancers
from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, and
classes for last year's dancers
from 2-4 p.m. at Reflections On
Silver Lake in Avon Park. For
more information, call Sam
Dunn at 382-6792 or e-mail
him at
samdunn @samdunn. net.
* Heartland Beauties Red
Hatters meet the third
Thursday. For details, call Joan
Geary at 382-8782.
* Heartland Horses &
Handicapped Inc. provides
free assisted riding sessions for
adults and children with special
needs from 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 118 W. College
Drive, Avon Park. For details or
to volunteer, call Mary
McClelland, coordinator, 452-
0006.
* Heartland Workforce on
Wheels mobile One-Stop
Career Center stops at
Seacoast National Bank, 199
U.S. 27 North, Lake Placid,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third
Thursday of the month.
Register for employment,
search data base for employ-
ment opportunities, resume
preparation assistance, career
counseling, access online job
applications and more. Call
385-3672, ext. 253.
* Hepatitis/Liver Disease
Support Group meets from 6-
7:30 p.m. every third Thursday
in Classroom 1, Bartow
Memorial Hospital, 2200
Osprey Blvd., Bartow. Patients,
spouses, family members or
anyone from Highlands,
Hardee and Polk counties who
are interested in learning about
hepatitis/liver disease are wel-
come. Call (863) 640-4711 or
(863) 519-8240, Ext. 1212.
* 0 Highlands County
Narcotics Anonymous meets
at 8 p.m. at St. Agnes
Episcopal Church on Lakeview
Drive in Sebring. For details,
call the 24-hour hotline 1-800-
850-7347 or (941) 616-0460.
Hope Hospice grief support
group meets at 2 p.m. every
Thursday at Reflections on
Silver Lake community/activi-
ties hall in Avon Park; and at 6
p.m. every Thursday at
Woody's RV Resort club-
house/activities hall in Sebring.
Call 370-0312.
Lake Placid Elks Lodge
2661 has lounge hours from 2-
10 p.m., Happy hour is from 2-5
p.m. Card games are at 6 p.m.
The lodge is open to members
and their guests. Call 465-
2661.
Lake Placid Moose serves
burgers, jumbo hot dogs and
fries at 6 p.m. Music provided
from 5:30-9 p.m. Darts at 7:30
p.m. Open to members and
qualified guests only.
* Lake Placid Noon Rotary
Club meets at noon at Church
of Christ Church, corner of East
Magnolia Avenue and Hibiscus
Street. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m.
* Lake Placid Veterans of
Foreign Wars Ladies
Auxiliary meets 7:30 p.m.,
1224 Counity Road 621 East,
Lake Placid. Call 699-5444.
* Lake Placid Woman's Club
meets noon, third Thursday,
September through May, at 10
North Main Ave. Call Marge
Askew at 465-3521.
* Lake Placid Woodcarvers
meets from 9-11:30 a.m. at 127
Dal Hall Boulevard. Call 465-
5510 or 465-6230.
* Lorida Teens (TLT), a newly
formed part of the Greater
Lorida Community Club, meets
at 7 p.m. Thursdays to play
softball, volleyball and a variety
of other sports. Teens are
encouraged to come to the
community center.
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Editorial & Opinion
News-Sun
Serving Highlands County since 1927
CLARISSA WILLIAMS
Publisher
SCOTT DRESSEL
Assistant Editor
ROMONA WASHINGTON
Executive Editor
DAN HOEHNE
Sports Editor
Health care should
be a no-fault system
However uncomfortable it makes us, here is a truth
that cannot be denied:
In our effort to avoid a cold hearted, expensive,
bureaucratic health care system. without choice, we
have created a cold hearted, expensive, bureaucratic
health care system without choice.
Worse, in that creation we have marginalized and
excluded a significant number of our fellow citizens.
It chills us to hear people in power -
Representative Tim Mahoney is one speak of con-
ditional health coverage.
In his interview with our Matt Murphy, published
Jan. 11, Mahoney said this regarding health care: "We
have a moral obligation to reward people who choose
to work and choose not to go on welfare ... "
If you are going to reward someone for doing a
good job, Mr. Mahoney, you give them something
extra like a raise, or a bonus, or stock options, not
something they need to survive, like access to a doc-
tor.
No one, for any reason, should ever be denied
health care. But how to provide it, and how to decide
who pays for it is, obviously, the challenge.
With such a large and complicated issue facing us,
it is perhaps understandable if we stumble occasion-
ally along the way.
For example, there is another harmful, knee-jerk
reaction.
It is the idea the toxic opposite of health care as
a reward that people bring poor health upon them-
selves through bad habits.
In other words, because they smoked, or ate too
many pork rinds, or watched too much television, it is
their-own fault that they are sick and so they are not
to be pitied.
This line of thinking ends in an Orwellian fog to
give health care to people .who can't take care of
themselves properly, will only encourage further bad
habits, so best not to provide it.' -....-
- There are, of course, signs of enlightenment.
The immediate, and large, response from our med-
ical community to support the Samaritan's Touch
Care Center, a free clinic, is heart-warming proof that
those in the know appreciate our problems. But even
there, a patient must meet strict qualifications, and
however wonderful the caregivers' response is, our
healthcare system can't be repaired through volun-
teer actions.
We are going to have to approach this as a people
and commit major resources one way or another. It is
how we do this, and the reasons for which we make
our choices, that are important now.
We withhold final judgment on where and how we
should go, while we continue to explore the issue. But
one thing we can say already, let's not use words like
"reward" or "fault" in the debate.
Canoe experience teaches a valuable life lesson
It was a classic moment in my life. If
there will ever be a movie based on me,
* it would probably open with a scene
that shows the account of the following.
Yet, through all of the silliness of my
life, there are hidden truths found in
each moment.
A few weeks ago, a couple of girl-
friends and I decided to take our adven-
turesome side for a bit of a ride. We
rented a canoe and set out for a day of
discover and paddling. Yet, along the
way, we had discovered life and lessons
of such. Although all three of us are
nature lovers, we are also impulsive.
The thought that we did not have much
canoeing experience never crossed our
minds.
It should have been a sign to us in
the very beginning. We spent about 10
minutes paddling the canoe around to
try to get it to go down-stream. Now,
this should have been an easy task. Yet,
it seemed much more difficult. Being
the cheerleader type, I was in the mid-
dle of the boat constantly saying "We
can do it! We can do it!" Meanwhile,
our canoe was making circles as if we
were on a carousal ride.
Murphy's
Law
Lindsey Murphy
Soon enough, we were able to get the
canoe to head in the proper direction.
Yet, somehow, those tree branches
seemed to keep popping out at us. Time
and time again, we had to duck our
heads to miss being given a mild con-
cussion. Now, I must add, it was not on
just one side of the river bank, but on
both sides. For, we kept criss-crossing
the.river, in only the way that inexperi-
enced canoe-ers know how.
About half-way through this entire
ordeal, I stopped laughing long enough
to realize a major point. We were all
doing the wrong job. The front person
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Correcting lies
about Obama
Editor:
The opinion article titled
"Is Obama the right man for
president?" by Francis J.
Sementilli. Tells me that
someone's apparently a vic-
tim, or willing participant in
an orchestrated smear cam-
paign against Senator Barack
Obama.
When you receive e-mails
containing information like
was in this article, and then
pass it on as truth, as was
done in this case, you should
be obligated to attempt to
verify it.
You can verify these so
called Urban Legends simply
by going to snopes.com and
putting in the key words "lies
about Obama" in the search
window.
My findings indicate that
accusations that Obama is a
Muslim is untrue, he's a
member of the United
Church of Christ. The allega-
tion that Senator Obama
refuses to recite the pledge of
allegiance, place his hand
over his heart ,and took the
oath of office with his hand
placed on the Koran is also
false.
This unfortunate article
may say more about the
writer than it does Senator
Obama. It also brings into
question the source of this
inflammatory and inaccurate
information.
In closing, I have to say,
I'm not committed to voting
for any candidate yet.
However, I do want informa-
tion I receive to be without
distortion or malice, there-
fore in the interest of accura-
cy and truth, I suggest it
would be appropriate for the
News Sun, and the author to
do their own research, and if
their findings are consistent
with mine, then they should
feel compelled to print a
retraction of these allega-
tions.
Burt Watkins
Avon Park
Trucks not welcome
Editor:
It's easy to see why there
are so many truck drivers in
Highlands County ... no real
industry in the area and an
abundance of low-paying
service jobs. I wish I had the
money to start a truck stop in
the area. Most truckers
would love to have a place to
park, get some much needed
rest, a shower and some cof-
fee somewhere along the way
between Miami and Haines
City. Especially since coun-
ties like ours are making it
difficult for those of us who
make our living by driving
big rigs just to find a place to
park!
You need a second mort-
gage to pay for the approxi-
mate $75,000 for a used
truck and trailer, you carry
around $700 of diesel fuel
(liquid gold at $3.50 per gal-
lon in a vehicle that only gets
about 6 m.p.g.) and whatever
personal belongings you
carry on a daily basis, then
you have to leave the truck
in some abandoned plaza
overnight in a questionable
part of town because there is
no other place to park in the
area. Now imagine that when
you come back you find that
Sebring's Code Enforcement
has had your truck towed to
sore towing company who is
holding your livelihood
hostage for $650 cash on a
Sunday afternoon.
It is hard enough to scrape
out a living with the price of
fuel, insurance, truck and
trailer payments and mainte-
nance without having to
worry about the truck and
trailer being towed by a
greedy towing company!
Where are we supposed to
park? We brought our truck
home one time to clean it
out, parked it completely off
the road in our own yard
overnight and got a ticket!
Any of you entrepreneurs out
there with the money and the
resources should really take a
ride around 5 a.m. on U.S. 27
to see what I mean. A truck
stop would be a gold mine.
P.S. If Highlands County
wants to continue to run
businesses like mine out of
the county with these petty
ordinances, the only jobs left
will'be McDonalds, Wal-
Mart and the over-paid coun-
ty positions! Not good news
for those of us who aren't
lucky enough to be retired or
county employees! .
Ann Askin
Lake Placid
was trying to steer, while the person in
the back was trying to row. I kept stick-
ing my paddle in the river at the most
inappropriate times. It was just a royal
mess.
Then it crossed my mind. How often
do I do this in my own life? I take on a
job in which I was never designed to
do. Or, how often do I wish I was in the
front of the boat, or act like I was in the
back? When in fact I was placed in the
very middle for a reason, I had a job to
fulfill.
When we all decided to paddle in the
way that were positioned for, our canoe
went straight. The tree branches never
came close to us, for we were steering
in the middle of the river. We were even
able to direct our canoe around others in
the water. Our.arms were not quite as
sore and we were certainly able to
accomplish more distances. It is amaz-
ing how that can happen, when we just
realize what portion of the boat we are
called to-and perform our duty.
Lindsey Murphy is an Avon Park resident.
She can be contacted by e-mail at
lnm_000@yahoo.com.
Awake or asleep, moms
can definitely be weird
Moms are weird. I don't
care how you slice it, they
are a different breed. For
instance, I found out that my
mom had recurring dreams of
both me getting eaten, by an
alligator and of me falling
out of my backsack/pack/car-
rier thing at: the top of an
escalator and falling to my
doom.
Then when we were out
on a walk in the snow over
Christmas she told me, as
a car was approaching us
head on, that she in such sit-
. uations often imagines the
vehicle hitting a patch of ice
and pulverizing us.
She could tell me in great
detail about my death at the
jaws of a gator. Apparently
we were at Ichetucknee State
Park and I was in the spring
area and a gator came up for
some fast food and I was the
No. 7 meal. I guess with the
backsack kersplat I was get-
ting to the age where I liked
to play Houdini with all the
constraining/commuting
devices that Iwas placed
into.
Obviously, I was a stupid
enough child that the idea of
me getting to the top of an
escalator and trying to escape
the clutches of my backsack
only to plummet to my death
was a very real fear.
Now, I don't find these
dreams all that odd. No, what
I find weird are the endings.
All the endings are horrible!
Tragic, gut-wrenching, make-
the-nightly-news, warn-ran-
dom-strangers horrible.
See, the endings to all my
dreams like this involve me
being a humble, yet bold
hero.
For instance, I have spent
many a church service
dreaming up exactly what I
would do if a group of hos-
tile robbers broke into the
church and tried to steal all
our money and take the con-
gregation hostage. Usually
the church'is a giant panic
while I in contrast have cold
blue Icee flowing through my
veins.
I look around and access
the situation and decide quite
rationally that the most effi-
cient yet stealthy way
for me to incapacitate the
lead robber (who, of course,
is on stage knocking the pas-
tor around, as well as some
very beautiful young ladies
who just happened to be
doing special music at the
same time the bad guys
Dabbling
With Daniel
Daniel Bedell
broke in) is for me to swing
from chandelier to chandelier
and then once at the front
manage the perfect swing
directly i ihe lead robber's
face.! '!-'
Then I would grab his
weapons and go Old
Testament on his friends.
Usually the damage is inflict-
*ed mostly from throwing
stars and throwing knives.
Somehow it seems more
valiant and humane to kill
people with throwing stars
and knives. Oh did I mention
that the robbers just hap-
pened to be ninjas? And to
kill a ninja with a throwing
star or throwing knife is real-
ly more of a compliment than
anything.
I have had dreams of
falling from high places like
the top of escalators too.
Those usually end with me
managing to perfectly catch
the side of a planter and then
fall onto one of those mall
wagon things that sell cell
phone accessories or special-
ty oven mitts. Yeah, so I fall
right on their little awning
top thing, which of course
breaks my fall. And now that
I am older the dream
includes me getting a huge
settlement from the owner of
the building and a lifetime
supply of oven-mitts and cell
phone holsters.
Thinking about it, though,
I think it is sad that a boy's
American dream now
includes a huge settlement.
But anyway, that is why I
think moms are weird.
Because in their wildest
dreams all the ones closest to
them die horrid deaths of
great pain and suffering,
while in my wildest dreams I
take down a band of ninjas
robbing a church and free
poor, innocent, hot women
who were simply victims of
being in the wrong special
music and the wrong time.
Daniel Bedell is an Avon Park
native currently attending college
in Michigan.
'Injustice anywhere is a threat
to justice everywhere.'
THE REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
civil rights leader, 1963
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BUSTS
Continued from 1A
able damage, that's No. 1," said Mike
Durham, staff attorney for Highlands
County Sheriff's Office, explaining
search procedures.
Dismantling a grow operation, often in
residential buildings not permitted or
designed for indoor agriculture, means
task forces must remove associated hard-
ware to get to the subject of their search
- the cannabis.
Durham said it's common for them to
remove two-by-fours, lighting systems,
insulation, 14-gauge wire, sprinkler sys-
tems and other item used to grow mari-
juar a.
Outside is where the officers have the
MEDICARE
Continued from 1A
Rother said to think of
Medicare as a single-payer
program, but with very high
cost sharing later in life. For
example, enrollees only pay
for a little more than 10 per-
cent of their medical costs
early on, but as much as 30
to 40 percent later.
This is partly because
health care is typically most
necessary and expensive in a
person's last ye,ar of life.
Rother said that is why
most Medicare dollars go to
chronic care, especially for
problems related to diabetes
and heart failure.
In other words, most real
Medicare spending is for the
really sick.
Right now, Rother said, the
bubble of baby boomers,
expected to flood the system
over the next 30 to 40 years
hasn't arrived. However, by
the end the boomers will
have doubled the number of
people on Medicare.
About the numbers, Uwe
Rheinhardt, an economist at
Princeton University, said,
"The growth rate will get us,
not the absolute amount
spent."
By 2010 economists pre-
dict Medicare expenditures
will outpace its income, and
the government will be
spending about $600 billion
for Medicare by 2014.
But as big and rich as
Medicare is, it is only a part
of a much larger problem.
Economists predict that
total national health care
expenditures private
insurance, out of pocket,
written off will reach
almost $3.6 trillion the same
year. This effectively means,
Rheinhardt said, that health
care-will be driving the
nation's economy.
In other words, while
Medicare is a huge influence
on American health care in
general, it is more of a mirror
than the central problem,
DEAD
Continued from 1A
Smith was the only worker
transported to the hospital
due to injuries. He was sched-
uled to be released from
Florida Hospital late Tuesday
in good condition.
Another Jahna employee
sustained injuries treated at
the scene.
SPD officials were at the
site from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
"We had to evacuate the
area until the power could be
shut down," Markham said.
Progress energy was called
in to shut down a major grid,
cutting power from the lines
and the area for more than an
hour, he said.
The incident is under inves-
tigation by the Occupational
most elbow room to document and
inventory the evidence.
"We're trying to the best we can with
the resources we have available,"
Durham said.
Through confiscation, much of that
material is used by various county
offices or donated to non-profits, he
explained.
Some of it was left strewn across the
yards at Winter Green.
Reaney said she began complaining to
code enforcement in June, but nothing
was done until November, about the time
she approached County Commissioners
Don Bates.
"More is owed on the property than
what the building's worth," Bates told
the News-Sun, speaking generally about
Rheinhardt said, beginning
with the ambivalent attitude
most citizens show about it.
On the one hand, Medicare
is'very popular with its users
because it is affordable and
allows them to choose their
providers.
On the other hand,
Americans, as a whole, show
no support for a single-payer
model, so despite its popular-
ity, it is unlikely Medicare
will ever be expanded into
universal coverage.
Rheinhardt added that
health care quality, doctor
reimbursement and the cost
of medications and proce-
dures are just as important
issues, and they affect every-
one in and out of Medicare.
For example, according to
the Rand Corps, only 55 per-
cent of delivered care is cor-
rect care, the incorrect bal-
ance being either a result of
over delivery or omission of
treatment.
Managed care has not
proved a solution. One rea-
son is that HMOs early on
creamed the market for
healthy policy holders. The
model did not hold up when
the ill were finally included,
so HMOs are'no longer con-
sidered a viable option for
the future.
* Finally there is the ques-
tion of the millions of people
gainfully employed, but
without any medical insur-
ance. One serious effect, in
addition to lost time at work,
is the financial drain on fam-
ily budgets, emergency room
services and hospital finan-
cial reserves. The issue of
uninsured indigent care is
even more costly to medical
facilities.
Despite the challenges,
Rother, among many, has not
lost hope.
"We are beginning to focus
on real issues," he said.
"There are no easy solutions,
but they are possible."
Part Two of this series will look
at possible solutions.
Safety and Health
Administration, although
Markham said any industrial
incident with three, injuries,
or a fatality, are automatically
looked into by the organiza-
tion.
the growing blight. "What usually hap-
pens is nothing."
The often-vacated homes (due to own-
ers being in jail or fleeing the area) are
subjected to the same nuisance abate-
ment timeline as any other county resi-
dence accused of code violations.
Reaney doesn't want the busts to stop.
She wants county or state legislators to
speed the cleanup process to mitigate the
affect on home values.
"We have so many of them in the
neighborhood now," Reaniey said.
Other than Bates' mentioning of the
issue during commissioners' comments
at a board meeting, she feels her con-
cerns are falling on deaf ears.
"None of them probably live next to
one or near one," Reaney said.
Courtesy photo
Highlands County Democratic volunteer Pam Holt puts up
flyers to remind voters that early voting can be done from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday through Jan. 26 at the
Highlands County Government Center, Avon Park Library or
Lake Placid Library. Any Highlands County voter .may vote at
any of these locations.
VOTE
Continued from 1A
to take the time to examine a
sample ballot, especially
regarding the proposed con-
stitutional amendment, which
is written in technical lan-
guage' and is hard to under-
stand on a single reading.
A voter does not have to be
registered with a political
party to vote on the amend-
ment proposal.
There is still time to regis-
ter for the general election on.
Tuesday, Nov. 4.
SNOW
Continued from 1A
car, and a pit stop-type
change-a-car's-tires game.
The Kiwanis Downtown
Sebring Breakfast Club will
be serving up hamburgers and
hot dogs, popcorn and cotton
candy. Ribmaster will be
serving barbecue sandwiches
and corn dogs.
There is no charge for gen-
eral admission, and an $8 arm
band buys all the fun. Food is
extra.
There will be two 50/50
drawings, one at 12:30 p.m.
and another at 3:30 p.m.
The event is a major fund
raiser for the Big Brothers
Big Sisters.
The registration cut off for
that election isn't until Oct.
6.
Absentee ballots, which
must be ordered by
Wednesday, Jan. 23, have to
be received at the elections
office by 7 p.m. on Jan. 29.
Prospective voters may
pick up their absentee ballots
in person. Someone other
than the voter may also pick
up the absentee ballot, but he
or she must have a written
approval from the voter.
For any questions, the
Office of Elections telephone
number is 402-6655.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9A
'The public must read and study the
amendment. ... This is an important
issue in our state's history.'
RAYMOND McINTYRE
county property appraiser
TALKS
Continued from 1A
remaining commissioners
hadn't confirmed by Tuesday
morning) have 15 minutes
each before audience ques-
tions.
"We just want to educate
not ourselves but everybody,"
Jordan-Burke said. "We all
want more information."
If approved Jan,. 29, the
amendment would double the
homestead exemption from
$25,000 to $50,000; allow up
to $500,000 in Save Our
Homes benefits be trans-
ferred; create a $25,000
exemption for tangible per-
sonal property; and cap
assessment increases to 10
percent for all properties
other than those homesteaded.
Since 1995 the state has
allowed caps only for home-
stead property, McIntyre said.
"Currently there are no
caps in place for those types
of properties," McIntyre said
of the fourth part of the
amendment. "That would
include commercial property,
businesses, vacant land, sec-
ond homes and vacation
homes."
If the amendment passes,
McIntyre said it would result
in a $4.6 million revenue
reduction for the Board of
County Commissioners. The
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tion, increase wouldn't apply
to school district taxes.
If it fails at the polls, the
state's association of property
appraisers might again float
their "Five for Five Plan," by
which they suggest rolling
back all property valuations
by five percent for five years
for a 25 percent reduction to
the tax base.
"It's not a lot of rhetoric,"
McIntyre said, explaining the
plan was tabled when the leg-
islature put their "backup"
amendment on the ballot.
"It's pretty straightforward,
easy to understand."
The amendment and his
plan address value, not taxes.
"A reduction in value does
not necessarily result in lower
taxes," McIntyre said. "If the
millages are increased to.
make up for the amount of
lost value ... you could end up
with little or no tax decrease.
That's an important factor
that people should be aware
of and consider."
He said a major concern,
presidential politics being
what they are, is low voter
turnout because of a percep-
tion that local votes won't
count.
"This is an important issue
in our state's history,'
McIntyre said of the amend-
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Bryan Dosal
Marina Rios and Richard Dosal, of
Lake Placid, announce the birth of a
son, Bryan, at 2:02 p.m. on Jan. 12,
2008, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Sebring.
Bryan weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces
and measured 21 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Melania
Ramirez and Epiranio Rios.
Paternal grandparents are Maria
Motelongo and Jesus Dosal.
Kaleb Fraser
Jennifer Whitford and Daniel Fraser,
of Sebring, announce the birth of a son,
Kaleb Owen, at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 30,
2007, at Florida Hospital Heartland
Division, Sebring.
Kaleb weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces
and measured 19 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Denise and
Wade Milliken of Sebring.
Paternal grandparents are Clyde
Fraser of Sebring and Darlene Pineira of
Sudury, Canada: Paternal great-grand-
parents are Lillian and Irving Hartsfield
of Lake Placid.
Emirete Gomez
Liboria Gomez and Tomas Guzman,
of Avon Park, announce the birth of a
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daughter, Emirete Guzman, on Jan. 7,
2008, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Sebring.
Emirete weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces
and measured 204 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are M. Isabel
and Juan Gomez.
Paternal grandparents are Fidencio
and Manuela Guzman.
Randy Mathis III
Christina and Randy Mathis Jr., of
Sebring, announce the birth of a son,
Randy III, at 12 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2008,
at Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Sebring.
Randy weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces
and measured 18% inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Marsha
Taylor and Mike West.
Paternal grandmother is Persis Anne
Betts Lockett.
Lizeth Mendoza
Maria Martinez and Israel Mendoza,
of Avon Park, announce the birth of a
daughter, Lizeth, at 8:38 a.m. on Jan.
10, 2008, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Sebring.
Lizeth weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces
and measured 20 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Hermilo
Martinez and Elia Martinez.
Paternal grandparents are Lucia
Badillo and Sixto Mendoza.
Jazarya Speakman
Troykeya Speakman and Jamal
Henfield, of Sebring, announce the birth
of a daughter, Jazarya Sherrell, at 3:47
p.m. on Jan. 11, 2008, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Sebring.
Jazarya weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces
and measured 18% inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Kim
Speakman and Porter Hankerson.
Jayden Youngman
Holly Gersper and Leslie Youngman,
of Sebring, announce the birth of a
daughter, Jayden Arrianna, at 10:02 a.m.
on Jan. 7, 2008, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Sebring.
Jayden weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces'
and measured 19% inches in length..
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Calvin and Georgia Mason
celebrated their 62nd wed-
ding anniversary on Jan. 11.
They were childhood
sweethearts growing up as
neighbors, dated in high
school and married as soon
as Calvin returned from serv-
ing with the Army Air Force
in the South Pacific.
They have two children:
Pamela Johnson of Avon
Park and John Mason of
Okinawa, Japan. They have
three grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Calvin was a carpenter all
his life and Georgia was a
bookkeeper.
They have both been
active in church service for
many years but are now
retired. They moved to Avon
Park 53 years ago.
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Clubs & Organizations
Inner Wheel contributes to Hansen Center
Special to the News-Sun
SEBRING The Inner
Wheel Club recently present-
ed every child of the
Children's Home Society of
Florida Hansen House Center
with a gift certificate of $20,
presenting to the onsite man-
ager, Gary Araujo, gift certifi-
cates totaling $400.
As a holiday project the
club decided instead of doing
a gift exchange they would all
chip in and purchase $20 in
gift certificates for local
shops. All the children could
then be able to select what
they would like to have.
The children range from 6-
12 years of age. This staffed
safe house serves as an emer-
gency shelter for alleged
abused or neglected kids. The
children can arrive here at all
hours of the day and night and
are treated with tender, loving
care.
If any individual or organi-
zation would like to con-
tribute to their wish list, it is:
Courtesy photo
Rotarian Will Bennett shares
his experience in Iraq with
The Rotary Club of Avon
Park.
Rotarian
shares war
experience
Special to the News-Sun
AVON PARK Will
Bennett, a member of the
Avon Park Morning Rotary
Club, recently was the pro-
gram for a meeting of the
Avon Park Noon Rotary
Club.
In addition to sharing vari-
ous photos and artifacts from
his experience in Iraq,
Bennett also related stories of
his interacting with Iraqi chil-
dren and citizens.
The club meets at 12:15
p.m. every Wednesday at The
Rotary Building, 20 S.
Verona Ave. Rotarians plan
and carry out a remarkable
Variety of humanitarian, edu-
cational, and culture
exchange programs that touch
people's lives in their local
communities and our world
community. For more infor-
mation contact President
Alice Oldham at 414-1733.
Courtesy photo
Gary Araujo, onsite manater of Children's Home Society of
Florida Hansen House Center, accepts $400 worth of gift
certificates from Inner Wheel President Joyce Gordon (from
left), Secretary Fran Beers and Betty Francisco, treasurer.
passes to the movies and gift For other information, con-
certificates to local establish- tact Home Society Manager
ments. Gary Araujo at 382-0007.
Toby's Clowns stay busy
during holiday season
Special to the News-Sun
LAKE PLACID Toby's
Clowns were very busy dur-
ing the Christmas season.
They entertained at the
Lake Placid Elks children's
party, greeted shoppers at
Publix, performed at the Avon
Park, Sebring and Lake Placid
parades, passed out presents
at Rainbow Village Child
Care Center, read stories at
the Lake Placid Library,
entertained at a church in
Venus and did a show at the
Shrine children's party in
Sebring.
The highlight of the season
was when they delivered
Christmas trees to two fami-
lies that would not have haUt
trees. The children were
delighted as Big Al, Blossom
and Mrs. Claus trimmed their
trees and blew up balloon ani-
mals for them to play with.
Anyone interested in being
a clown should call the Clown
Courtesy photo
Albin 'Big Al' Pelski deco-
rates the tree with assis-
tance from Tanesha Soto
and Doris 'Blossom'
Barriga, a clown elf.
Museum and Gift Shop at
465-2920 or Big Al at (863)
243-7493. Classes for new
clowns started Jan. 7 in Lake
Placid.
Clubs Snapshots
TOPS FL 487
SEBRING The Tops FL
487, Sebring meeting at
Whispering Pines Baptist
Church was called to order
with 26 Tops and Kops giv-
ing the pledges and singing
"0 Give Me a Loss" after the
morning exercises. Two visi-
tors, Hildy Sunthimer and
Ann Marvin, also attended.
The roll call had the chap-
ter with a net loss of 35.50
pounds. Best Loser for the
week was Sharon Geahlen
with a loss of six pounds.
Oh-Ohs for this week are
sweets, eating out, starting
with a good breakfast and
portiori control.
The 25-cent contest had
16 winners, 30 cents each.
Bernice Arnholt won the 10-
cent contest of $2.40. The
attendance box was
unwrapped by Carolyn
Patterson but found another
wrapper. The Mystery Gift is
with Ruth Scharf with three
more weeks to go.
The new contest is a team
one, two members per team,
called "Pals for a Healthy
Heart" running through
February.
It is never too late to join
in the fun, Wednesday morn-
ings with weigh-in at 8:30
a.m. and meeting starts at 9
a.m. Call 382-7716 or 385-
3155.
TOPS FL 632
SEBRING This Tops
Club meets every Monday at
First Baptist Church of Lake
Josephine. Weigh-in begins at
2:30 p.m. and ends at 3:20
p.m. and the meeting begins
at 3:30 p.m. for approximate-
ly one hour. For more infor-
mation, contact Judy
O'Boyle at 699-2986.
The officers marched into
the room waving pom poms,
blowing horns and shouting
"Happy New Year" to the 46
assembled members. Then
O'Boyle called the meeting
to order. Members recited the
salute to the flag and Kops
and Tops pledges were said.
Karen Goodwin called the
roll. Losses were overshad-
owed by the gains after three
weeks of no meetings. The
Best Loser.was Carol
Bosshart and the Best Loser
for the month was Ethel
Immanuel. She received a
prize and also her charm
bracelet, which is presented
for a new member's first 10-
pound loss.,A charm is then
given for each 10 pounds of
weight loss. O'Boyle intro-
duced two new members and
several guests who were
attending for the first time.
Members sang two songs,
"This Is My Lose Year" and
"Walk to Stay Fit.".
Dorothy Van Howe's name
was drawn for the Travel Gift
and, if she loses for four
weeks in a row, she'll win it.
Norma Weida took a wrapper
off the Mystery Gift, which
is still a mystery, and Marge
Serafin won the gift raffle.
The secretary's report was
read and approved. Yes Yeses
for the. next week are to eat
broccoli twice, prunes twice
and put a little lemon juice in
your daily water allowance.
After some announce-
ments, the program, "Yo-Yo
Dieting," was presented by
Donna Raaf. She talked
about the dangers of Yo Yo
Dieting and gave several
good tips to combat the syn-
drome. Some of those were
committing to exercise for
the rest of our lives, follow-
ing a healthy low-calorie diet
and avoiding all instant or
fad diets and eating healthy,
low-fat meals and snacks rich
in fiber and protective nutri-
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holds a cake in honor of Elvis' birthday at the group's Jan. 8
Elder Fair planning meeting.
16th annual Elder Fair to.
focus on health and safety
Special to the News-Sun
SEBRING From 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
24, at Fireman's Field, the
Aging Advocacy Coalition
will join with local senior
organizations that make up
Highlands County aging net-
work to offer information on
services available for senior
citizens and their caregivers
in a friendly community loca-
tion.
This marks the 16th
anniversary of the Elder. Fair
in Highlands County and is
the largest health fair of the
year.
"Our seniors are varied,
vibrant and vivacious. They
are role models who have led,
and continue to lead by posi-
tive examples of active
aging,"' said Grace Plants, co-
chair of the Aging Advocacy
Coalition. "Throughout their
lives, older citizens have con-
tributed to their communities,
making them what they are
today. It is fitting that our
community give back to them
on this special da".''"
- The Aging. Advocacy
Coalition advocates for the
needs of all seniors with an
emphasis on improving their
quality of life, helping them
live active, healthy and inde-
pendent lives and promoting
positive attitudes toward
aging and older people.
The Elder Fair theme this
year is "Happy Days are Here
Again." Consumers and ven-
dors are encouraged to wear
their best '50s outfit. There
will be lots of good music and
maybe even a visit from
."Elvis." 'Don't forget your
dancing shoes for the jitter-
bug contest.
Representatives from area
medical, community and
recreational services will be
on-site. Health screenings,
blood pressure checks, osteo-
porosis screenings, pneumo-'
nia and flu vaccines, postural
analysis, massage therapy,
balance screening twill be
available. Participates will be
asked to vote for the best dec-
orated vendor table. Free
samples and door prizes will
be available.
For more information' on-
tact Debbie Slade at 382-2134
or Grace Plants at 402-5433.
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Friends & Neighbors
BuTTONWOOD BAY
Bill Jones
SEBRING On Feb. 16, we again
will be holding our 50th Anniversary
Celebration for residents who have
reached the 50-year mark in their
marriage this past year. The celebra-
tion will kick off at 9 a.m. -Saturday,
Feb. 16, with the six couples who will"
be honored this year.
Thre actually were eight but two
can't attend due to health problems.
At 6:30 p.m., the couples will
renew their vows with family and
guests present. Following the cere-
mony, there will be dancing to top off
the evening.
SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION
Gill Bennett
SEBRING We will have a pan-
cake breakfast Jan 12. Members pay
$3 and non-members $3.50 for all the
pancakes and sausages you can eat.
Coffee and juice is also provided. We
also have a 50/50 drawing and you
need not be there to win. Come eat
and enjoy good company.
The monthly association meeting
was Jan. 14. Attendees had a presen-
tation on reverse mortgages. There
were cookies and coffee after the
meeting and a 50/50 drawing at the
end.
There will be an arts and craft
show inside the clubhouse and a flea
market in the parking lot on Saturday,
Feb. 9, beginning at 8 a.m. in con-
junction with our monthly pancake
breakfast. Tables are $10 for arts and
craft and $5 for the flea market. As
usual 'there will be a 50/50 drawing
and no need to be there to win.
Bingo is every Thursday. Doors
open at 3:30 p.m. and-Kathy has the
snack bar opening at 4 p.m. Bingo
games start at 6 p.m. Come on down
and enjoy the fun and a chance to win
the $250 jackpot
Last week euchre game results
were: high score, Corey Engle; sec-
ond place, Hilda Speaks. Low score
went to Phyllis Snyder and Loners to
June Lant.
If you have any questions or would
like in inquire about renting all or
parts of the clubhouse, call Gil
Bennett at 385-6889 or e-mail Gil at
Sebringhillsinc@ aol.com.
SEBRING RECREATION CLUB
Chapman Chamberlin
SEBRING I had a friend tell me
that when she moved to Buttonwood
Bay, a lady made shuffling very hard
for her. She insisted on one thing or
another, I was so happy to be in
Sebring Grove where we just had fun
with the game. Today I know that the
lady at Buttonwood was so correct.
Most of us do not know that we must
hold our cue up when our opponent is
shooting and give them plenty of
room to do such. That we should be
seated when the opposite end is
shooting and not going after disc, or
stretching. We do not rush a person
when they are shooting.
It is more fun being polite in the
.game than not.
George Kisel and Carl Wile are
now ready for the Park Tournament
March 4 with 10 teams this year. First
registered will be the ones compet-
ing. So be sure that you have your
team signed up for this one.
Feb. 17 will be our German Fest at
the club. Woodhaven Music Makers
will be heard this day. If you have not
seen this group, you should do it now
at the club.
Patty Boswell stated at the direc-
tors meeting that the Holiday Club
was doing great. She said they would
always welcome a few more to join in
their fun. She wants this group to
always have fun and the group is
small enough to do just that.
Line dancing is staying fit as well
as staying trim. If you are still hold-
ing back at not joining them, you
should do it now. Next year at this
time you will wonder why it took you
so long to become one of the dancers.
They had. a very nice set up for their
Christmas party. Dance one night as a
stranger with them and the next time
that you dance with them, it will be as
a friend.
The elected officers for 2007-2008
are doing such a good thing and they
want you to be part of all that is going
on. Ed Straub, Veverly Hann, Carl
Wile, George KiseT and Judy
Holloway what a winning team
this is. John Bushee is the shuffle-
board chairman and he wants shuf-
flers so all courts are filled.
At this time we want to thank
Gilbert Drugs Inc. for all the help and
support they are to your club. If you
need medicine, this is one nice place
to go. They are polite and also com-
munity minded unlike some business-
es. The Bible teaches us to be thank-
ful and that we should pray for each
other. We are thankful for all of the
new members so far this year, as well'
as old ones. A couple of new mem-
bers are John and Dorothy Boonen.
Other activities are preceding nice-
ly, such as bridge, pinochle, euchre
and table tennis. Bingo is slow so far
and needs members and friends to
turn out so. .
We are at 333 Pomegranate St.
(behind the police station).
TROPICAL HARBOR
Mary Ellen Bryant
LAKE PLACID Virginia Tharp
enjoyed her guests of 10 days, her
son Tim Tharp and family from
Lafayette, Ind.
Burt and Ronnie Pritchett hosted
Monday Coed Coffee and Louise
Smith emceed on Jan. 7. We enjoyed
doughnuts with our coffee provided
by representatives 'from Highlands
Independent Bank who spoke with us
briefly regarding their services and
also provided us with several door
prizes, the grand prize won by Margie
Kirk.
George Susco, our park manager,
spoke with us and asked us not to
throw cigarette butts on the ground
when walking. It takes 14 years for
the filter to disintegrate into the earth.
He also asked us to make sure any
contractors dbing work on our homes
take the debris with them and not dis-
pose of it in the trash compactor. He
also asked us to make sure the' water
shut-off to your home works in case-
of emergency. Do not water your
lawns during the day and please
observe the water restriction of
watering only once a week. Please do
not park in front of the mail boxes.
'The postal worker will not deliver
your mail if the boxes are blocked.
We welcomed several returnees.
We welcomed new residents Louie
and Gloria Wackenhauser residing on
Beauregard Street* from Wisconsin.
We welcomed visitors, Courtney and
Lucas from Alberta, Canada, grand-
children of Sue and Gordon Lewis.
They will soon be moving to the
Tampa area.
Carol Noel, our Sunshine chair-
man, announced there are care cards
to sign for Peaches Dodge and Peggy
Ziebell. She also read a note from
Donna VandenBergh thanking every-
one for their good wishes. Marge
Perry thanked everyone for her card.
He is doing fine.
Birthday and anniversary wishes
go out to all celebrating this week.
We sang "Happy Birthday" to Regina
Garner, Jim Hogan and Carol
Tonkin.. Our. thanks go out to
Virginia Tharp for accompanying us
on the piano.
Bill Butts thanked everyone for
attending the pancake breakfast on
Jan. 5. More than 140 breakfasts were
served.
Joan Peterson announced the quilt
club will be meeting at. 10:30 a.m.
Mondays, weekly at the clubhouse.
Helen Todd is back so line dancing
has resumed on Mondays and Fridays
at the clubhouse at 3 p.m. The first
dance of the season will be held on
Saturday, Jan. 26. Music by L & L
and it will be a '50s-'60s theme.
Tickets are available for $5 per per-
son at coffees or from members of the
dance committee.
Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa
and Missouri should mark Feb. 10 on
their calendar as the date of the din-
ner honoring those states. Rachel
Francis and her committee are mak-
ing plans and further information will
be available at coffees.
The Red Hatters have a bus trip
planned to the Red Barn Flea Market
in Bradenton on Jan. 26. There are
seats available on the bus if any other
residents would like to go. Please
sign up on the sheet on the bulletin
board or contact Peggy Sue Teague.
Tuesday Ladies Coffee on Jan. 8
was emceed by Barbara Kuiper.
Cards were signed for Peaches
Dodge, Peggy Ziebell- and Fred
Fiene. We sang "Happy Birthday" to
Melanie Clawson and Regina Garner.
The Tropical Harbor Homeowners
Association held their elections for
board members and annual meeting
on Jan. 7. Congratulations to Jim
NAOM I,- .. --'t 'iliil^
Wood, Wendy Hagg, Grace Cooper
and Dorothy Reed on their election to
the board of directors. The Tropical
Harbor Tropical Extravaganza will be
Feb. 17 with a Swiss steak dinner
being planned and entertainment by
Joni Canova and her dancers. Tickets
will be available at the office or from
committee members and at coffees. A
new phone directory is being com-
piled with Nella Ten Broeke heading
up the committee. Ken Bingham will
head up a committee to utilize the
new television at the clubhouse in
regards to sporting events, movies,
super bowl party, etc. Discussion was
held regarding a community-wide
carport sale in March.
If you have two hours to spare on a
Saturday morning, contact Helen
Burgan to volunteer at 'Lake Placid
Health Care Center to help with
bingo.
Scoreboard
Golden Girls and Guys
LAKE PLACID The Golden
Girls and Guys play bridge at the
Sun 'N Lake clubhouse on
Wednesdays.
The.results of Jan. 9 were: First
place, Fran Rouse; second place,
Orville Johnson; and third place;,
Mary Jo Personette.
Call Cloyd at 465-2503 or Fred at
465-1040 for more information.
Golden Seniors
SEBRING The Golden Seniors
met Jan. 10 at Sandy's on the Circle
with five tables for bridge.
Winners were: First place, Jay
Royal; second place, Rand Huber;
and third place, Carol Thorpe. '
For details, call 471-1287:
Woodhaven Estates
SEBRING The bridge scores
for Woodhaven Estates for Jan. 9
were: Party Bridge: IFirst place,
Jeanne Sisson; second place,.
Margaret Alliston; third place, Doris'
Sorgen; and fourth place, Dee Hayes.
Winners on Jan. 10 were:
Duplicate Bpioge: First .plal ,.
Marilyn Bauer-r and .- Pauline
Biggerstaff; and second place, Laurie
LaBerge and Jeanne Sisson.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY
Case #: 07001097 GCS
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
Trustee and Custodian for HSBC Bank USA,
NA ACE 2006-NC1,
PLAINTIFF,
-vs-
Pierre Pognon; Unknown Parties in Posses-
sion #1; Unknown Parties in Possession #2; If
living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by,
through, under and against the above named
Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead
or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may
claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees,
Grantees, or Other Claimants
DEFENDANTSS.
NOTICE OF ACTIi
FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING fY
TO: Pierre Pognon;
Residence unknown, if livi any
unknown spouse of the said if ei-
ther has remarried and if eitl said
Defendants are dead, the. un-
known heirs, devisees, granieaJ, nees,
creditors, lienors, and trustees, and all other
persons claiming by, through, under or
against the named Defendant PIERRE POG-
NON; and the aforementioned named Defend-
ant(s) and such of the aforementioned un-
known Defendants and such of the aforemen-
tioned unknown Defendants as may be in-
fants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
has been commenced to foreclose a mortgage
on the following real property, lying and being
and situated in HIGHLANDS County, Florida,
more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF
MAIN STREET AND HIGHLANDS AVENUE;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE CENTER LINE
OF HIGHLANDS AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 20
FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 89 DE-
GREES 26 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST A
DISTANCE OF 20 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 14, IN BLOCK 2; THENCE
NORTH ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF
HIGHLANDS AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 10
FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 89 DE-
GREES 26 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST
ALONG THE PRESENT RIGHT OF WAY LINE
FOR MAIN STREET A DISTANCE OF 85 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CON-
TINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES
45 SECONDS WEST WITH THE PRESENT
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MAIN STREET A DIS-
TANCE OF 70 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE
NORTH 134.50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST FOL-
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LOWING A LINE THAT IS 175 FEET SOUTH OF
THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTH
HALF OF LOT 14 A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO
A POINT; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 10
FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DE-
GREES 30 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 45
FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH A DIS-
TANCE OF 124.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE-
GINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL 5, LY-
ING IN THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 14, IN
BLOCK 2, TOWN OF AVON PARK, SECTION
23, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 33, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, (OF
WHICH HIGHLANDS COUNTY WAS FORMER-
LY A PART), FLORIDA.
more commonly known as 327 East Main
Street, Avon Park, FL 33825.
This action as been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defense, if any, upon SHAPIRO & FISH-
MAN, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose ad-
dress is 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite
360, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, within thirty
(30) days after the first publication of this no-
tice, February 12, 2008, and file the original
with the clerk of this Court either before serv-
ice on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court
on the 8th day of January, 2008.
L.E. "LUKE" BROOKER
Circuit and County Courts
By: /s/ LisaTantillo
Deputy Clerk
IF YOU ARE PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN OR-
DER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING,
YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU,
TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSIS-
TANCE. PLEASE CONTACT COURT ADMINIS-
TRATION AT 430 S. COMMERCE AVENUE,
SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870, TELEPHONE
(863) 386-6617, WITHIN TWO (2) WORKING
DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE; IF
YOU AR HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED,
CALL 1-800-955-8771.
January 16, 23, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
Case No: 282007CA000942AOOOXX
Division:
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA HOME EQUITY
LOAN, INC. ASSET-BACKED SERIES 2005-
HE1,
Plaintiff
-vs-
LUDENCE CLEVE ALEXANDER, et al,
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: LUDENCE CLEVE ALEXANDER
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 324 SPRING LAKE
BOULEVARD
SEBRING, FL 33876-6146
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM-
ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST
THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEND-
ANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD
OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUS-
ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTH-
ER CLAIMANTS
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore-
close a mortgage on the following property in
HIGHLANDS County, Florida:
LOT 21, BLOCK M, OF SPRING LAKE VIL-
LAGE II, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 43,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es within 30 days after the first publication, if
any, on Florida Default Law Group, P.L., plain-
tiff's attorney, whose address is 9119 Corpo-
rate Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, Florida
33634, and file the original with this Court ei-
ther before service on Plaintiff's attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise a default
will be entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the complaint or petition.
This notice shall be published once each
week for two consecutive weeks in the The
News-Sun.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
Court on this 2nd day of January, 2008.
Luke E Brooker
Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daff
As Deputy Clerk
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY
CASE NO.: 07 00039 GCS
CIVIL DIVISION
Nomura Credit and Capital, Inc.,
PLAINTIFF,
-VS-
Melissa A. Esmie; Annie F. Mabe; Unknown
Parties In Possession #1; Unknown Parties In
Possession #2; If Living, And All Unknown
Parties Claiming By, Through, Under And
Against The Above Named Defendant(S)
Who Are Not Known To Be Dead Or Alive,
Whether Said Unknown Parties May Claim
An Interest As Spouses, Heirs, Devisees,
Grantees, Or Other Claimants
DEFENDANTS.
AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated
December 26, 2007, entered in Civil Case No.
07 00039 GCS of the Circuit Court of the 10TH
Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County,
Florida, wherein Nomura Credit and Capital,
Inc., Plaintiff and Melissa A. Esmie are de-
fendant(s), I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN
THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUN-
TY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH
COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA AT
11:00 A.M. on January 29, 2008, the following
described property as set forth in said Final
Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 10540 AND LOT 10541, OF AVON
PARK LAKES, UNIT NO. 33, ACCORDING TO
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 5, AT PAGE 37, OF THE PUBLIC RE-
CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN
THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY,
OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF
THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE
A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
DATED at SEBRING, Florida, this 26th day
of December, 2007.
L.E. "LUKE" BROOKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
HIGHLANDS County, Florida
By: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP
2424 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
SUITE 360
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33431
(561) 998-6700
07-73318B
January 16, 23, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 08-12
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOHN CHARLES CASFARE, JR.,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOHN
CHARLES CASPARE, JR., deceased, File Num-
ber PC 08-12, is pending in the Circuit Court
for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Divi-
sion, the address of which is 590 S. Com-
1050 as
merce Avenue. Sebring. FL 33870. The names
and addresses of the personal representatives
and the personal representatives' attorney are
set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate, including unmatured, con-
tingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a
copy of this notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate, including unma-
tured, contingent or unliquidated claims.
must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice
is: January 16, 2008.
Personal Representative:
/s/ John C. Caspare, III
126 Revson Avenue
Sebring, FL 33876
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Robert E. Livingston
Florida Bar No. 0031259
445 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
Telephone: (863) 385-5156
January 16, 23, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. PC 07-660
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MILDRED M. FERGUSON
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DE-
MANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Order of
Summary Administration has been entered in
the estate of MILDRED M. FERGUSON de-
ceased, File Number PC 07-660; by the Circuit
Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is 590 S. Com-
merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870; that
the decedent's date of death was November 2,
2007; that the total value of the estate is
$9,326.31 and that the names and addresses
of those to whom it has been assigned by
such order are:
The Mildred M. Ferguson Trust
SunTrust MidFlorida, NA
and Mary Helms, Co-Trustees
c/o Mary Helms, P.O. Box 805
Avon Park, Florida 33826
ALL INTERESTED PERSON ARE NOTIFIED
THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent
and persons having claims or demands
against the estate of the decedent other than
those for whom provision for full payment
was made in the Order of Summary Adminis-
tration must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE
CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLI-
CABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this No-
tice is January 9, 2008.
Person Giving Notice:
/s/ Elaine Meyer
SunTrust Mid-Florida, NA
ATTN: Elaine S. Meyer
P.O. Box 1689
Orlando, Florida 32802
/s/ Mary F. Helms
P.O. Box 805
Avon Park, Florida 33826
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
/s/ David F. Lanier
Florida Bar No. 045399
DAVID F. LANIER
P.O. Box 400
Avon Park, Florida 33826-0400
Telephone: (863) 453-4457
January 9,16,2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 07-665
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MAURICE P. REHM,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MAURICE
P. REHM, deceased, File Number PC 07-, is
pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS
County, Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebr-
ing, FL 33870. The names and addresses of
the personal representatives and the personal
representatives' attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate, including unmatured, con-
tingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a
copy of this notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate, including unma-
tured, contingent or unliquidated claims,
must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice
is: January 9, 2008.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Vicki A. Owens
392 Dune Circle
Kailua, HI 96734
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Robert E. Livingston
Florida Bar No. 0031259
445 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
Telephone: (863) 385-5156
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ,
THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT'
IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
Probate Division
File No.: PC07-2843
IN RE: ESTATE OF
WILLIAM M. FLINN
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of William
M. Flinn, deceased, File Number 07CP-2843,
is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands
County, Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is Probate Division, Highlands Coun-
ty Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue,
Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representative and
that personal representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other per-
sons having claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent
or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of
this notice is served must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM,
All other creditors of the decedent and per-
sons having claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent
or unliquidated claims, must file their claims
with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
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THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-
EVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this No-
tice is January 9, 2008.
Personal Representative:
Elizabeth Lyons
1509 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Attorney for Personal Representative:
John K. McClure, Esq.
230 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
(863) 402-1888
Florida Bar No. 286958
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 07-649
IN RE: ESTATE OF
WILLIAM MURRAY
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of WILLIAM
MURRAY, deceased, whose date of death was
November 7, 2007, is pending in the Circuit
Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which is 590 S.
Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The
names and addresses of the personal repre-
sentative and the personal representative's at-
torney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no-
tice is required to be served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DESCEND-
ANT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice
is January 16, 2008.
Personal Representative:
Is/ NANCY MURRAY
5823 Cherry Road
Sebring, Florida 33875
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Is/ Pamela T. Karlson
Attorney for NANCY MURRAY
Florida Bar No. 0017957
301 Dal Hall Boulevard
Lake Placid, Florida 33852
Telephone: (863) 465-5033
Fax: (863) 465-6022
January 16, 23. 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. GC 07-643
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
LARA GROUP, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability
Company;
MARIA M. SIGALA and NICOLAS MUNOZ, as
Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, if
alive and if not, their unknown spouse, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties
claiming by, through, under or against MARIA
M. SIGALA and NICOLAS MUNOZ, and all
claimants under any of such party;
DONATO ARANEO MAURIELLO, if alive and if
not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against DONATO ARA-
NEO MAURIELLO, and all claimants under any
iof such party;
ANTONIO SILVA AMORIM and MARIA
LOURDES AMORIM, His Wife, if alive and if
not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against ANTONIO SILVA
AMORIM and MARIA LOURDES AMORIM,
and all claimants under any of such party:
MIRIAM I. JIMENEZ-RIOS, if alive and if not,
her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against MIRIAM I. JIME-
NEZ-RIOS, and all claimants under any of
such party;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: ANTONIO SILVA AMORIM and MARIA
LOURDES AMORIM, His Wife, if alive and if
not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against ANTONIO SILVA
AMORIM and MARIA LOURDES AMORIM,
and all claimants under any of such party;
43 Bruder Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, Can-
ada N2G 2x9
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:
Parcel 3: Lot 06, Block 184, Unit 11, SUN
'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, according to
the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 9, Page
69, of the Public Records of Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to Loretta J. Thompson, Esquire,
JOHN K. MCCLURE, P.A., 230 South Com-
merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plain-
tiff's attorney, and file the original with the
Clerk of the above styled court on or before
January 24th, 2008; otherwise a default may
be entered against you for the relief demanded
in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said court on
the 28th day of December, 2007.
L.E. "LUKE" BROOKER
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daft
Deputy Clerk
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. GC 07-760
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
LOUIS GARTNER, if alive and if not, his un-
known spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against LOUIS GARTNER,
and all claimants under any of such party;
VICTOR MARIO RIVERA and CARMEN M.
RIVERA, His Wife, if alive and if not, their un-
known spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against VICTOR MARIO
RIVERA and CARMEN M. RIVERA, and all
claimants under any of such party;
BRUCE A. WETHERALL if alive and if not, his
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against BRUCE A. WE-
THERALL. and all claimants under any of such
party:
Defendants
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: VICTOR MARIO RIVERA and CARMEN M.
RIVERA, His Wife, if alive and if not, their un-
known spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against VICTOR MARIO
RIVERA and CARMEN M. RIVERA, and all
claimants under any of such party;
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422 Fountain Lake Place, Columbia, SC
29209 and/or 422 Fountain Lake Court, Co-
lumbia, SC 29209.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:
Parcel 1: Lot 03, Block 156, Unit 10, SUN
'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, according to
the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 9, Page
60, of the Public Records of Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to Loretta J. Thompson, Esquire,
JOHN K. MCCLURE, P.A., 230 South Com-
merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plain-
tiff's attorney, and file the original with the
Clerk of the above styled court on or before
January 24th, 2008; otherwise a default may
be entered against you for the relief demanded
in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said court on
the 28th day of December, 2007.
L.E. "LUKE" BROOKER
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. GC 07-909
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
PIERRE RICHARD JOSEPH, if alive and if not,
his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against PIERRE RICHARD
JOSEPH and all claimants under any of such
party;
ROSARIO MAURICIO DE ALVAREZ, if alive
and if not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devi-
sees, grantees, creditors, or other parties
claiming by, through, under or against RO-
SARIO MAURICIO DE ALVAREZ, and all claim-
ants under any of such party;
CARL E. SCHLOTE and JEAN M. SCHLOTE,
His Wife, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against CARL E. SCHLOTE and JEAN M.
SCHLOTE, and all claimants under any of such
party;
RUSSELL TYSOSKI and OLGA TYSOSKI, as
Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, if
alive and if not, their unknown spouse, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties
claiming by, through, under or against RUS-
SELL TYSOSKI and OLGA TYSOSKI, and all
claimants under any of such party;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: CARL E. SCHLOTE and JEAN M.
SCHLOTE, His Wife, if alive and if not, their
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against CARL E. SCHLOTE
and JEAN M. SCHLOTE, and all claimants un-
der any of such party;
17 Vista Crescent, Kitchener, Ontario,
Canada N2M 4C8
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:
Parcel 2: Lot 24, Block 182, Unit 10, SUN
'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, according to
the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 9, Page
60, of the Public Records of Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to Loretta J. Thompson, Esquire,
JOHN K. MCCLURE, P.A., 230 South Com-
merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plain-
tiff's attorney, and file the original with the
Clerk of the above styled court 'on or before
January 28, 2008; otherwise a default may be
entered against you for the relief demanded in
the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said court on
the 3rd day of January, 2008.
L.E. "LUKE" BROOKER
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daft
Deputy Clerk
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. GC 07-983
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
FRANCINE COOLEY, if alive and if not, her un-
known spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against FRANCINE COOLEY,
and all claimants under any of such party;
ABE LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company,
its successors and/or assigns;
FRANCISCO SANCHEZ and NYDIA SANCHEZ,
as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, if
alive and if not, their unknown spouse, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties
claiming by, through, under or against FRAN-
CISCO SANCHEZ and NYDIA SANCHEZ, and
all claimants under any of such party;
BRIAN GARRICK, if alive and if not, his un-
known spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against BRIAN GARRICK,
and all claimants under any of such party;
DEVELOPER FINANCE CORPORATION, a Del-
aware Corporation, its successors and/or as-
signs;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: FRANCISCO SANCHEZ, as Joint Tenants
with Right of Survivorship, if alive and if not,
their unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against FRANCISCO SAN-
CHEZ, and all claimants under any of such
party;
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to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:
Parcel 3: Lot 09, Block 340, Unit 16, SUN
'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, according to
the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 10,
Page 04, of the Public Records of Highlands
County, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to Loretta J. Thompson, Esquire,
JOHN K. MCCLURE, P.A., 230 South Com-
merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plain-
tiff's attorney, and file the original with the
Clerk of the above styled court on or before
January 24th, 2008; otherwise a default may
be entered against you for the relief demanded
in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said court on
the 28th day of December, 2007.
L.E. "LUKE" BROOKER
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 282007CA000888AOOOXX
AVELO MORTGAGE, L.L.C.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
GRISELDA CARRAZANA, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the
27th dy of December, 2007, and entered in
Case No. 282007CAOOA888A060XX, of the
Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and
for Highlands County, Florida, wherein AVE-
LO MORTGAGE, ,L.L.C., is the Plaintiff and
GRISELDA CARRAZANA; MORTGAGE ELEC-
TRONIC. REGISTRATIONS SYSTEMS, INCOR-
PORATED AS NOMINEE.FOR AXIOM FINAN-
CIAL SERVICE; REINALDO CARRAZANA;
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
hPROPERTY are Defendants. I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash IN THE JURY
ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF
THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING,
FL 33870, at 11:00 a.m. on the 28th day of
January, 2008, the following described prop-
erty as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
'I LOT 11, BLOCK 21, SEBRING COUN-
TRY ESTATEStSECTION ONE, (ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 49, OF THE CURRENT
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY,
OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF
THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE
A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), disabled per-
sons who, because of their disabilities, need
special accommodation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the ADA Coordina-
tor at 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL
33870 or Telephone (863) 471-5313 not later
than five business days prior to such proceed-
ing.
Dated this 27th day of December, 2007.
L. E. "LUKE" BROOKER
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
Submitted by: .
LAW OFFICE OF MARSHALL C. WATSON
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Telephone: (954) 453-0365
Facsimile: (954) 771-6052
Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 07-000667GCS
CITIMORTGAGE, INC.
PLAINTIFF
-VS-
JEAN-ANDRE CLEMAT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF JEAN-ANDRE CLEMAT, IF ANY; ANY AND
ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE
HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S)
WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION
DEFENDANT(S)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dat-
ed December 31, 2007, entered in Civil Case
No. 07-000667GCS of the Circuit Court of the
10th Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS
County, SEBRING, Florida, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at JURY AS-
SEMBLY ROOM, BASEMENT at the HIGH-
LANDS County Courthouse located at 430
SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE in SEBRING,
Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 24th day of Janu-
ary, 2008 the following described property as
set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-
wit:
LOT 217, SEBRING RIDGE, SECTION B,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 46, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
Any person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date of the lis pen-
dens, must file a claim within 60 days after
the sale.
Dated this 31st day of December, 2007.
L. E. "LUKE" BROOKER
L.E. "LUKE" BROOKER, CLERK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daft
Deputy Clerk
THE LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN, P.A.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
The News-Sun www.newssun.com
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 3C
1050 Legals
801 S. University Drive, Suite 500
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 233-8000
07-83539(CMI)(FNM)
January 9, 16. 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. GC 06-721
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
CESAR VINCENTI VIZCARRONDO, if alive and
if not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against CESAR VINCEN-
TI VIZCARRONDO, and all claimants under
any of such party;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
N( TICE is hereby given that pursuant to a
final Jecree of foreclosure entered in the
abovi -titled cause in the Circuit Court of High-
landr County, Florida, I will sell the property
situ, te in Highlands County, Florida, described
as:
Lots 26 and 27, Block 092, Unit 07, Sun 'n
Lake Estates of Sebring, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 53, of
the Public Records of Highlands County, Flori-
da.
at public sale to the highest and best bidder
for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the
basement of the Highlands County Court-
house located at 430 South Commerce Ave-
nue, in Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M. on the
4th day of March, 2008.
SIGNED this 4th day of January, 2008.
L.E. LUKE" BROOKER
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daft
Deputy Clerk
January 9,16,2008
THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 2007-61-GC
DIVISION
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
D/B/A CENDANT MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs,
MICHAEL T. OWENS. et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dat-
ed August 28, 2007 and entered in Case
2007-
61-GC of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judi-
cial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County,
Florida wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORA-
TION, D/B/A CENDANT MORTGAGE CORPO-
RATION, is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL T.
OWENS; DEANNA W. OWENS; DISCOVERY
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTING; are the De-
fendants, I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN
THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUN-
TY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE
AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 23rd day of Jan-
uary, 2008, the following described property
as set forth in said Final Judgment:
LOT 22. BLOCB 7, OF HARDER HALL
COUNTRY CLUB II, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 13, AT PAGE 46, OF THE PUBLIC RE-
CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 611 ENTRADA AVENUE, SEBRING,
FL 33875
Any person claiming an interest in the sur-
plus from the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date.of the Lis Pen-
dens must file a claim within sixty (60) days
after the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this
Court on December 18, 2007.
Luke E. Brooker
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, P.L.
P.O. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F07001422 CENDANT-FNMA-B-dbandy
January 9, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 07-564-GCS
U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW
CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST,
SERIES 2002-A ASSET-BACKED
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
2002-A,
PLAINTIFF
-VS-
LARRY STRICKLIN; CARMEN STRICKLIN;
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM-
ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST
THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEND-
ANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD
OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUS-
ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTH-
ER CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN TENANTS #1 IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY;
UNKNOWN TENANTS #2 IN POSSESSION OF
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY;
DEFENDANT(S)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January
3, 2008, and entered in Case No. 07-564-GCS,
of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida.
U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CEN-
TURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES
2002-A ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH
CERTIFICATES SERIES 2002-A, is Plaintiff
and LARRY STRICKLIN; CARMEN STRICKLIN,
are defendants. I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash in the JURY ASSEMBLY
ROOM, BASEMENT, 430 South Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, at 11:00 a.m. on
the 31st day of January, 2008, the following
described property as set forth in said Final
Judgment, to wit:
LOTS 9494, 9495, 9496, 9497, AVON
PARK LAKES, UNIT NO. 29, ACCORDING TO
THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 5, AT PAGE 30, OF THE PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
A/K/A 3150 NORTH TIVOLI ROAD, AVON
PARK, FL 33825
IMPORTANT: In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a
person with a disability who needs any ac-
commodation in order to participate in this
proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you,
to provision of certain assistance. Please con-
tact the Court Administrator at 590 SOUTH
COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870.
Phone No. 863-402-6591 within 2 working
days of your receipt of this notice or pleading.
Dated this 4th day of January, 2008.
L. E. "LUKE" BROOKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak
As Deputy Clerk
January 16, 23, 2008
1050 Legas
Records of Highlands County, Florida. Also
known as 1716 W. Salinas Rd., Avon Park, FL
33825 as the property of the defendant, Willie
Mae Kerney.
and on the 18th day of February, 2008 at the
Commerce Avenue entrance to the Highlands
County Courthouse, in the City of Sebring,
Highlands County, Florida, at the hour of
11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible,
I will offer for sale all of the said defendants,
JAMES B. KERNEY, III AND WILLIE MAE KER-
NEY, right, title and interest in aforesaid prop-
erty at public outcry and will sell the same,
subject to all prior liens, encumbrances and
judgments, if any, to the highest and best bid-
der or bidders for CASH, the proceeds to be
applied as far as may be to the payment of
costs and the satisfaction of the above-descri-
bed execution.
Dated this January 14, 2008.
SUSAN BENTON, SHERIFF
OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: /s/ Sgt. Jack Bailey
DEPUTY SHERIFF
In accordance with the American With Disabil-
ities Act, persons with disabilities needing a
special accommodation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the agency sending
this notice at 434 Fernleaf Ave., Sebring, FL
33870, Telephone 863/402-7228 not later
than seven days prior to the proceeding. If
hearing impaired, (TTD) 1-800-955-8771, or
Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay
Service.
January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice of Public Sale of the contents of self-
storage unit(s) in default of contract per F.S.
83:801-809. Units will be sold by sealed bid at
10:00 AM on JANUARY 18, 2008, at High-
lands Self Storage Inc., 7825 S George Blvd.,
Sebring FL 33872. All units contain household
goods unless otherwise noted. Any vehicles
within units sold for parts only.
STUBBS DEVIN UNIT #12
FLIPPIN AMBER UNIT #44
January 13, 16, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 282007CA000847AOOOXX
WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff,
-vs-
JANICE ROSE BROWN, ETAL
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the
Summary Final Judgment in Foreclosure dat-
ed December 31, 2007, and entered in Case
No. 282007CA000847AOOOXX of the Circuit
Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for
HIGHLANDS County, Florida, wherein WA-
CHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is
Plaintiff and JANICE ROSE BROWN is the De-
fendant(s), I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in
the basement of the HIGHLANDS County
Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, Florida, in HIGHLANDS
County, Florida, at 11:00 AM, on the 24th day
of January, 2008, the following described
property as set forth in said Order or Final
Judgment, to wit:
LOT 4, BLOCK 18, REPLAT OF HOLIDAY
LAKES ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP
OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 11, PAGE(S) 22, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
1972 MAST DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME:
VIN #2247A AND 2247B
Street Address: 1641 WEST LAKE DRIVE,
LORIDA, FLORIDA 33857
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the
Court this 31st day of.December, 2007.
L. E.'"LUKE" BROOKER
By: /s/ Annette E. Daff
As Deputy Clerk
This notice is provided pursuant to Adminis-
trative Order No. 2.065.
In accordance with the Americans with Disa-
bilities Act, if you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled,
at no cost to you, to provisions of certain as-
sistance. Please contact the Court Adminis-
trator at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebr-
ing, FL 33870, Phone No. (941) 534-4690
within 2 working days of your receipt of this
notice or pleading; if you are hearing im-
paired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are
voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via
Florida Relay Services).
Moskowitz, Mandell, Salim & Simowitz, P.A.
800 Corporate Drive, Suite 510
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
January 9,16, 2008
VACANCY FOR
WATER SUPERINTENDENT
SPRING LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SEBRING, FLORIDA
This position will be responsible for the plan-
ning, organizing, directing, and implementa-
tion of all operations for the water treatment
plant. A minimum of ten years experience in
the utilities filed is required, along with a valid
Class "C" or higher FDEP Water Treatment
Operations License, and a Water Distribution
License. Must be knowledgeable in DEP rules
and regulations, sampling and reporting,
budget preparation and implementation, and
supervision. Salary range is $52-59K with a
full benefit package. Submit resume to District
Office, 115 Spring Lake Blvd., Sebring, Florida
33876 by no later than January 29, 2008.
January 13,16,18,2008
1055 Highlands
105 County Legals
HIGHLANDS COUNTY
LEGAL NOTICES
The following legal notices are from the Highlands
County Board of County Commissioners and are be-
ing published in the font, size, and leading as per their
specifications.
1100 Announcements
Bringing Satisfied Buyers And SellerTogeth-
er
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Looking to buy, sell, or service your R V. we
offer it all, with over 25 years RV. experience.
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also offer RV financing and warranties to help
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blvd. call 385-056 with a description to claim
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Reward for finding.
LOST SMALL GRAY FEMALE SCHNAUZER
DOG ON ARBUCKLE CREEK RD. 863-214-
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1550 Professional Services
A HANDYMAN
Aluminum, Phone and TV jacks,
Minor Plumbing, Carpentry, Fans,
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ployment
Help Wanted
AARONS Sales and Lease, Now hiring delivery
drivers, for Sebring store, Apply in person
2501 US HWY 27 N, $9 / HR plus benefits,
bonus, and Sundays off. 40 hrs / wk, must
past Criminal Drug Test, 21 yrs or older, clean
MVR.
BREAKFEST LINE COOK
PREP COOK AND DISHWASHER.
Call John after 2pm, (863)453-5600.
RiEGTI NAGEposition-available, experi-
ence preferred. Apply at Royal's Furniture
3660 US 27 S, Sebring. Benefit pkg incl.,
health & dental ins, vacation pay & 401K
,plan. Drug Free work place.
FIT, P/T instructors needed for established
beauty school. Call Lynn at 941-761-4660.
FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE is
looking for F/T Registered nurse .FEI is a Ju-
venile Program working with 25 at-risk male
youth. Please contact Program @ (863) 699-
3785 for more details. Must pass background,
screening, and drug testing. FEI is a EDE.
INSURANCE CLERK needed in a busy doctors
office. Experience in billing. Knowledge of
medical manager software a plus. Full time
position, excellent benefits. Salary commen-
surate with experience. Mail resume to box
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Fl 33870
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\We currently have openings in our Packing/Mailroom
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Start times arc generally early evening
hours. No experience necessary.Ability
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must, some mechanical aptitude
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FULL-TIME POSITIONS
DIRECTOR, NURSING EDUCATION Year-round position (starting in April)
to provide coordination, supervision, management, and oversight for the
operation of the Nursing Education Department. Bachelor's degree in Nursing
required. Master's degree in Nursing or closely related field also required;
doctorate preferred. Min. 5 yrs. as an R.N. and 2 yrs. of nursing instruction
experience required. Related administrative/management experience
preferred. Current Florida R.N. licensure must be maintained.
BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Tenure-track faculty position to teach Biology and
related courses (predominately human anatomy and physiology) beginning in
the Fall (August, 2008). Master's degree in Biology (or 18 g.s.h. in Biology and
a Master's degree) required; Ph.D. preferred. Community college and
distance learning experience strongly preferred. Related field experience
highly desirable.
SFCC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health/life insurance,
retirement, and paid leave. Application deadline for both positions is 5
p.m., Friday, February 15, 2008. Application forms are available in Human
Resources, Building I (Highlands Campus), at any SFCC campus/center or on
our web site.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
Help Wanted
Mechanics Needed
Diesel, trailer &tire 2 yrs exp, fast
paced.exce pay, 401 k, health ins, plus
much more.
OAKLEY TRANSPORT, INC
101 ABC RD, Lake Wales
863-638-1435 x 504 EDOE
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED- EXPERI-
ENCED, needed in a busy pediatric office. Im-
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give shots and draw blood. Call 452-0566
MEDICAL INSURANCE clerk, FIT or P/T.Send
resume to 211 US 27 S, Lake Placid Fl.
33852
MERCHANDISER S.E. Atlantic Beverage, 7 UP
Seeks a merchandiser to work the Sebring
area, must have reliable car, good driving re-
cord, pass a drug & written test. Good pay &
benefits! E-mail sdovale@seabev.com, FAX
863-667-3375 or apply at 3520 Waterfield Rd.
Lakeland. M-F, 9-4PM. EOE
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Carpenters w/tools
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Office Hours 6:00 A.M. 6 P.M.
Applications accepted daily
with proper ID.
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471-2774
EOE/Drug Free Work Place
NOW HIRING full time medical transciptionist,
experienced required, fax resume to 386-
1358.
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involving operation of cash receipting system and cash control,
processing of student registrations, preparation of bank deposits and
correspondence relating to job. Some evening hours are required.
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bookkeeping experience strongly preferred. Must be willing to submit
to a polygraph examination. Must be available for flexible scheduling.
Hourly Rate: $10.13-$10.91 plus a comprehensive benefits package,
including retirement, health/life insurance, vacation and sick leave.
Deadline 5 p.m. 1/22/08. Visit our website for detailed position
description.
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant
to a Writ of Execution issued by the Circuit
Court, Highlands County, Florida, on the 5th
day of December, 2007, in the cause wherein
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA
f/k/a FLORIDA NATIONAL BANK, is plaintiff,
and JAMES B. KERNEY, III AND WILLIE MAE
KERNEY, are defendants, being Case No. 90-
264-G in said court, I, Susan Benton, as Sher-
iff of Highlands County, Florida have levied
upon all of the right, title and interest of the
above defendant, JAMES B. KERNEY, Ill AND
WILLIE MAE KERNEY, and to the following
described real property to-wit:
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No. 43, according to the map or plat thereof
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energetic, caring people who want to make a
difference in people's lives. The ARC offers
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bilities.
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HR experienced helpful. Self motivated indi-
vidual with problem recognition and solving
abilities. Pay depending on experience. Email
resume to hrd@tnn.net.
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1990 East SR 78 NW
Moore Haven, FL 33471
Phone 863-946-2420
Fax 863-946-2487
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3200 Investments
4 UNIT Apartment building for sale on Lake
Huntley, over 100 ft of water frontage,
$398,000 call 773-868-6666
4000
Real Estate
4040 Homes For Sale
INVESTOR NEEDS out
Some new constuctin still available up to
50% below market. 399-2917
PALM HARBOR HOMES
4/2 Tile floor, Energy Package,
Deluxe loaded, over 2,200 Sq.Ft.
30th Anniversary Sale Special
Save $15,000.
Call for free Color Brochures
800-622-2832
4060 Homes for Sale
4060 HAvon Park
3/2/2.5 TWO story on R.G. golfcourse., hdwd/
tile floors, SS appl.,totally renovated, seller
motivated. Call 863-382-6641.
4080 Homes for Sale
O80 Sebring
3/2/2 POOL home on 3/4 acr.Close to hospi-
tal/schools, hdwd floors, cedar ceil., chefs kit.
Must see! Call 863-382-6641
3/BD 2/BATH-2 car garage. 2 yrs. old, all ap-
pliances stay. Harder Hall area, walking dis-
tance from 3 golf courses. Below Appr. value,
owner motivated. $215,000. 515 Entrada Ave.
Sebring. Call 863-382-9310.
DESIRABLE SUN' n lake corner home. 3/2/1.
170,000. Newly remodeled. Granite counter-
tops.New kitchen cabinets. New tile.Stainless
steel appl. 3900 loretto ave.sb. 863-314-9161
PRICE REDUCED, 5808 Golden Rd. 2/bd, 1.5bt
remodeled, I acre, above ground pool.
$169,900. Kathy Tirey.Call 863-381-3468.
SEBRING GOLF course home- 2/3BD 2/BA
completely remolded inside/out. $199,000 for
more info. visit www.757golfside.com. 863-
381-5229 or 863-381-3481.
YOUR NEW home for the New Year!! Com-
pletely renovated 3/2/2 house in peaceful
neighborhood. Ceramic tile, carpet, 1564 sf on
large lot. $186,500. Mo. pay. approx.$1100
with only $5000 down! call 407-312-4495
4100 Homes for Sale
4 0 ILake Placid
OPEN DAILY
Now for sale! Great split floor plan, 3 bed-
room, 2 baths, full two car garage. Cathedral
ceilings, plant shelves, all large rooms, close
to Placid Lakes park and boat ramp, to Lake
June, 620 Catfish Creek Rd in Placid Lakes.
$279,000. Meyer Homes Inc. 414-4075 cell.
465-7900 off. 465-7338 res.
4 1 2 Villas & Condos
4120 For Sale
LAKE PLACID 2BD on canal, near golf, low
taxes & HOA. Asking 75k. possible lease op-
tion.863 699 6590
4220 Lots for Sale
Sebring Country Estates:
1 lot- $25,000
2 lots -$45,900,
4 lots -$69,900
water/elect avail.
(772) 359-2797.
4300 Out-of-Town Property
NC MTN CABIN AND RIVER New log cabin
shell on secluded MTN, $99,900.00, acreage
on Senic River... Swimming, fishing and
more. Access lots, $39,900.00, River Front,
$99,900.00 call (828) 652-8700.
5050 Mobile Homes
5 5 For Sale
NICE 2/BD, 1.5/BA, CHA, funished, lot rent is
$145 mo. 55+, in LP. $16,500. Call 863-699-
1284.
SB 12'X60' 1BR/1 BA, All elec., partly furn.,55+
Park. W/D, Fl. rm, roof over Ig shed. $12,000
OBO. Call 863-382-9074,
5100 Mobile Home
5100 Lots for Sale
MOBILE HOME for sale !/2 acre lot.Double
wide. 3/2 screened in front porch, florida
room, attached car porch,new carpeting and
vinal. very nice. 814-573-7987
MOBILE HOME for sale !/2 acre lot.Double
wide. 3/2 screened in front porch, florida
room, attached car porch,new carpeting and
vinal. very nice. 814-573-7987
5150 Mobile Homes
S5 15 For Rent
AP SINGLE wide. 2/1. partially furnished. A/C.
S400 mo., S400 deposit. Call 363-635-4625.
MOBILE HOME 2bd/1ba. $500 no. No sec..
no last. East of Sebring. (863) 381-4110 or
(863) 381-5174.
6050 Duplexes for Rent
washer-dryer hookups- $600.00 IIo.
Available Immediately (321)537-5681.
DUPLEX HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK 2BD/1 BA.,
ces, including washer, dryer, dishwasher, ceil-
ing fans. Must See!!! Available now. $700 a
mo5nth2 for deposit (863) 655- 762
Immaculate 2B/2B Duplex with screened
porch, central heat/air, in Sebring. $750 mod
with $100 discount, if paid timely. Call 863
273-0469
SPRING LAKE DUPLEX 2/2 1 Car Garage.
large screen porch, laundry Room, Big Patioom, all applike new. EASY TO
MOVE IN.$800/MO. 863-273-2076
SPRING LAKE lease option to buy, new con-
struction, 2 story town hoAvailaes, 3/bd 2.5/ba
mogantage, Phone 863655 0311
6 10 Villas & Condos
BEAUTIFUL 2BR 2 1/2 bath townhouse in
pJackson Shores on Lake Jackson. Completely
renovated with laundry roomlike new.. $1000 per
month. 954-614-6441.
o50 CFurnished
6 15 Apartmenti
MEN'S ROOMING house on Lake Lillian.
Share expenses ,everything supplied. $450
mo. Call 863-452-0980.
6200 Unfurnished
6 0 Apartments
AP- Highlands Apts 1680 North Delaware 1/1
& 2/2 Available. Pool, Play ground. 1st & Sec.
Call 863-449-0195.
COMFORTABLE 2/1 ( Possible 3rd bedroom)
in Sebring, large kitchen with W/D .$650
mo.,w/ $100 monthly discount, if paid timely.
Call 863-273-0469.
COZY 1B/1B Sebring $450/mo.,w/ $100
monthly discount, if paid timely.
Call 863-273-0469
DINNER LAKE area. I, 2, & 3 BD apart-
ments. Fresh paint & tile floors. Starting @
$500 per month, includes water. Call Gary
Johnson 863-381-1861.
KEY LAKE VILLAS
LAKEFRONT LIVING IN SEBRING
2 bedroom luxury unit., CHA, washer/dryer
hookup, $675. per mo., first and sec.
3/2 spacious unit, CHA, 8 separate rooms or
areas plus screened porch and outside pa-
tio, new carpet, ice maker, $975 per mo.,
prorated first mo., and security.
Located in Orange Blossom Estates at the-
south end of Lakewood Rd.
1 Year lease, (863) 465-9151.
LEMON TREE APTS.
Single story 1 bedrooms w/pvt patio &
NEW refrig, stove, washer/dryer. WSG
incl. Pets ok. Quiet friendly Avon Park
community. Call 386-503-8953.
ON DINNER Lake 2/BD I/BA, annual lease, no
pets,no smoking. $600 mo., includes water.
Ist & Sec to move in. Call John 863-441-3320.
PLACID ARMS APTS.
108 Arron Dr.
Lake Placid FL. 33852
Now accepting applications for 1-2-3 BdRm
apts. Outside storage units, water, sewer,
garbage. incl. This institution is an equal op-
portunity provider and employer. Office: 863-
465-6676 or T.D.D.
800-955-8771.
RELAX AT Lake Isis Villas! Luxurious 2/bd
apartment. Call 863-453-2669.
RENTALS
2&3 BD Duplexes and Homes from $600 and
up. Call Gator @KW Realty. 863-253-4309.
6250 Furnished Houses
FURNISHED HOUSE with option to buy.
113,000. Deposit- $5,000, $700/month. 3Bd/
1ba, fireplace, screen patio,Tilefloor.Carpet in
bd. Corner house across from Woodlawn ele-
mentary. 60ft/front x 139ft/back. 382 6214
LAKE PLACID-Sylvan Shores 4BR 2BA, Moth-
er in law apt. New Paint. New carpet. Very
clean. No Pets. No Smoking. $950/mo. first,
last & sec. Call 863-465-1111.
SEBRING furnished 3 BR/2B home on exec-
utive golf course. Rent Seasonally or yearly.
863-214-4349
SEBRING: LG 2/2 partially furn. w/ 12x25 Fm
Rm, 8x10 storage rm. Also furn. RV w/2
slides & Family Rm & shed. Woody's RV Re-
sort, 4414 US 27 S.,next to Highlands Region-
al Hosp. Call 863-385-0500 or 863-441-1645.
6300 Unfurnished Houses
2/1 House for rent in Lake placid, near boat
ramp with beach access. S600 mo. unfurnish-
ed, or S650 mo furnished. 863-465-1354
2/2 CLEAN split floor plan house, large
screen porch and big back yard, no smokers.
no pets. quiet neighborhood.
Sun N Lake area. S695.00 (317)413-4859.
2/2/1 ON 1/3 acre. Quite neighborhood in Sun
N Lake. Sebring. $775/mo (S725 if you cut
grass). Sec deposit req. Call 954-829-6909
4/2 609 W Pleasant st Avon Park, 2 story, fire-
place. wood floors. S750 mo., $750 dep.,
(863)453-7218
Beautiful 2 Story Sebring brick home, 4 Bed-
rooms, 2 Bath, office/ den, new windows, car-
peting, tile, paint. Abundant storage, $1000
nmo..w/ $100 monthly discount if paid timely.
Call 863-273-0469
BEAUTIFUL NEW SEBRING home for rent 3/2
1750 SQ Ft, 2 car garage, near Spring Lake
Golf Course. 10 mins from town. $950 mo.
Call 650-965-2799.
NEWLY REMODELED 1BD/ 1 BA cottage.
Downtown Sebring, small pets welcome.
Lawn care included.$450.00month/$450.00
deposit. 863-381-4063
RENT TO OWN- 3bd/ 2BA. Great area. Won't
last long. BANKRUPTCY AND PROBLEM
CREDIT OK. Call to see today. 399-2917
SEBRING HILLS newer 3/2/2, appliances incl.
No smoking or pets. I yr lease. $825 mo. +
sec. Call 863-386-0868.
6320 Seasonal Property
SEASONAL HOUSE in Sebring, 2/2bath home
fully furnished, $1,000 mo., utililties incld.Pay
in advance ,ref. call 561-301-4942 or 561-
586-8271.
6400 Rooms for Rent
BEDROOM FOR rent. 2 beds. huge room. ac-
cess to kitchen, laundry, car parking, cable,
telephone. All utilities included. $500/Month
863-382-6214
Dwntwn. Seb., furnished room for rent $550
mo. or $150 wk. in private home. UTIL.,
LAUN., Cble inc., No Drunks, Drugs, or Smok-
ing in home. Contract & rules apply, $300
dep. Animals ok with $300 dep. 471-6766
6450 Roommates Wanted
WANTED 2 MALE OR FEMALE ROOMATE
$400. MO PLUS HALF THE UTILITIES, OFF
LAKE WOOD AVE. SEBRING call 863-381-
8789
6550 Warehouses for Rent
WAREHOUSE & OFFICE space to rent, Zone
B3, 2500 SQ FT more or less. $1300 mo.
Call 731-439-1584. Located in Highlands Cty.
7030 Estate Sales
ESTATES SALE 505 North Lake drive, Lorida.
Fri, Sat 18th& 19th. All household furniture,
beds, dressers, tools, riding lawn mower, Ta-
ble and hand saws, utilities trailer's. Miscella-
neous, etc..
7040 Appliances
Appliances
New and Used $50 and up.
Call 863-655-4995
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL
THAT IS UNDER $250?
We will run it free!
Either mail to or drop it off at our office
2227 US 27 S. Sebring, FL. 33870
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
SPORTS ENTHUSIAST, 60" Hitachi, ultravi-
sion big screen TV. Exc. Cond. $375 OBO
Call 863-465-4004
7180 Furniture
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL
THAT IS UNDER $250?
We will run it free!
Either mail to or drop it off at our office
2227 US 27 S. Sebring, FL. 33870
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
7260 Musical Merchandise
HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEEDS
DONATIONS OF YOUR ATTIC INSTRUMENTS!
Instruments will be cleaned, repaired, and put
in the hands of students who otherwise would
not be able to participate in band. Donors will
be offered a tax deduction letter for the esti-
mated value of the instrument. Thanks!!!!!
7300 Miscellaneous
2000 Dutchman Supreme, travel trailer, very
nice cond 31', Ivr, dr slide out, queen bd, gar-
den tub, full size toilet w/full size w/10x29'
room w/ 5 window, 2 door, Ictd in park, Zolfo
Springs, can be occupied or mvd $13,200.00
call 607-664-7210 or 607-776-2065.
2003 O'DELL complete food kitchen conces-
sion. Fire syst., 4 dp fryers, 4' grill,refrig.,2
freezers,2-1OO1b tnks, prep tbls, sinks, heat-
ers,warmers -2005 blue & white 4 seater GEM
street legal auto. w/tags. Call 863-441-1645.
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL
THAT IS UNDER $250?
We will run it free!
Either mail to or drop it off at our office
2227 US 27 S. Sebring, FL. 33870
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
NEW DASHER 4 portible scooter. comes in 4
pieces.S849.00 or best offer, brand new.863-
382-8612
UNDERWATER FISHING LIGHTS.$249. 409-
935-7183.
3'0 X 6' 8 exterior door with complete lock
set and keys. Frame for door also included.
Call afternoon or evenings. Lake Placid 465-
0219. $150.00OBO
4 VARIOUS computers for parts and electro-
nice accessories $250.471-6766.
A BEAUTIFUL marble look almond colored
deep leaf table with 3 swivel caster roller
chairs almond colored. $225.00 382-6006
AIR HOCKEY Table Ig. Excellent conditions
pd.650 seliS 249 863-414-3396
BASEBALL CARD 17 year old. full cased
S20 00. 863-465-5570
BIKE-26 INCH 21 speed wide cars and com-
fortable seat. excellent conditions. S70.00.
863-273-0272
CRAFTSMAN PUSH mowver-used 2x-newv
S150, asking S50.863-414-0769
DRYER WHIRLPOOL. Heavy duty. new 3
months old moving, pd 525 sell $245. 863-
414-3396
FIBEROPTIC MOOD lamp- multicolored. Beau-
tiful and works great. Asking S20.00. call 863-
471-1546.
FOR SALE : Lifestyler 850 treadmill. Like new.
First $150 buys it.
FRENCH PROVENCIAL dresser S175. TV
Stand with glass doors on bottom S20. Call
863-465-7661.
GE UPRIGHT refrigerator/freezer with ice mak-
er S140.00 in excellent conditions.
HIDE-A-BED SOFA, blue floral S140. Call 863-
465-7661.
HUB CAP- front for dully diesel $20. 863-414-
0769
JUICE EXTRACTOR. Like new S15.00. 863-
465-5570
KENMORE WASHER & dryer. apartment style.
compact, upright, works perfect. 863-414-
2330. $150.00
MIX MASTER, sunbeam commercial grade
$70.00. 863-465-5570
NEW ELECTRIC mower with extra long cord.
New $179, asking $65. Call 863-464-0877.
ONE TROLLING motor "Big Foot", 551b thrust
24Volt, charger included S65. Call 863-464-
0877.
ORGAN- FULL size- all bells & whistler includ-
ing bench seat, asking $200 o/b/o. 863-414-
0769
PAPAYA TREES- carribean red 4-5 foot tall-
$5.00 each. 863-402-2285
PATIO CHAIRS- Metal frame w/ grayish Green
cushions.Better quality. 4 for $240.00..... 863-
465-13339
PATIO TABLE- Unique metal/ tile top. 21 in-
ches high. charcoal burning. $ 100.00...863-
465-1339
PLANT SHELF- four white wooden plant shelf
measures 36" H x18" W x 18" D. Great condi-
tion. Asking $20.00. call 863-471-1546 any-
time.
SEARS AM/FM stereo with record player & 8
track tapes. Plays good $25. Call 863-699-
6778.
TABLE WITH magazine rack- wood, oval shap-
ed, measures 22.5" H x 21" W x 15" D. Great
conditions, asking $20.00. call 863-471-1546
anytime.
TELEVISION- 19 inch, color tv. In good con-
ditions. $30 call 863-382-1995.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL full size, 3 color, asking
$85. Call 863-464-0877.
UTILITIE TRAILER for sale. under $50. call
863-452-0393
VINTAGE SCI-FI books from $5 to $250. each
863-471-6976
4279 OLD Avon Park Cut Off Rd.(in Polk cty)
Follow signs., thurs-Fri-Sat, Jan 17th, 18th,
19th. Lots of misc. Baby misc.
ANNUAL CLUB house sale. Don't miss this
one. something for everyone. Bake sale &
special funnel cakes. Lake Bonnet Village. RT
17- across from shriners. Jan 19. 8AM-12PM
AUDAVIN-MHP Garage sale. Sat. Jan 19th only
8-2PM. Hwy 17 across from shriners.
AVON PARK moving sale, 1955 Torrington
Rd. Thur. Fri. Sun. Jan 17. 18, 20. 8-4pm.
Furn, refrig.. & misc.
COMMUNITY GARAGE Sale Sebring-Annual
Thunderbird Hill Village 1 sale. Sat Jan.19th,
8-1pm. Something for Everyone! Don't miss
this one.
DESOTO MHP Annual Yard Sale- 3130 Pond
Dr. (off DeSoto Road) Thurs.. Jan 17th 8-4&
Jan 18th 8-1 Bag sale Fri. 11 AM lunch &
bake sale.
FRI & Sat 8 AM 182 hillcrest dr. in River-
greens. Camp. baby, golf, misc
FRI/18TH, SAT/19TH .8 AM-2PM Antique
plates, vintage furniture, household goods.
cassidy moving storage. (the old mayflower
17s). behind the blue crab. 385-8645.
GARAGE SALE- Clothes, shoes, household
moving. Wed- Fri 8 AM- 3PM. 8417 Hamp-
shire drive, Spring Lakes
GARAGE SALE-SAT/1 9Th & Sun/ 20th 8AM-?
1904 Elf dr. Off Sparta rd. lots misc.
HAMMOCK ESTATES Parkwide Clubhouse
sale. Sat Jan 19th, 7-11AM. 2840 John L St.
Having a Garage Sale?
Make more money by reaching thou-
sands of potential customers. For only
$11.27 you get 5 lines for one week in
the News-Sun plus up to four FREE
GARAGE SALE SIGNS! If your sale gets
rained out, call us and we'll run it again
at no additional charge.
Call today! (863) 385-6155.
LP MOVING sale, 2 famillies downsizing. @
We Care Storage, 1 1/2 mi. E of 27 on 621.
Just past the VFW. Lots of turn., tools, home
decor & household items galore. Fri Jan18
8:30-3pm. Sat Jan 19, 8am-noon.
MULTI-FAMILY yard sale, Sat Jan 19th,I day
only. 8am-? 5119 Manatee Dr. SB. Household
furnishings, electronics & much more!
PARTIAL ESTATE sale 7am-2pm, Fri-Sat
Jan 18-19. Country Walk subdivision. 5 Cork-
wood Ave. LP. Lot of nick-nacks, antique
glassware,household Items, Furn.& other
stuff.
SAT JAN 19. 8 AM til? 5 families big yard
sale 4111 page ave Seb. baby items, cribs w/
mattress, playpen, toys, clothes,100 pair of
jeans, household, collectables, wedge wood,
Jewel- t 50 pcs dishes, tools, stainless pans,
lot of misc, 2007 16' x 7' dual axles utility
trailer w/ tailgate used 4 times. Navels- honey-
bells- lemons.
7520 Pets & Supplies
3 FREE kittens. Very loving and seeking good
home.1 adult male. 6yrs. also loving. 863-
633-8670.
ADULT Jack Russell and female German She-
pard puppy free to good home w/ older chil-
dren. Will seperate. Contact Dirk @ 214-6458.
8050 Boats & Motors
16FT TRACKER grizzly all alum. 25 hp Mercu-
ry with trolling motor $2,500
863-449-7775
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High School Girls Soccer District Tournament
Avon Park wins shoot-out, loses on mercy jn
News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGE
The Lady Devils celebrate after their opening-round, shoot-out win over DeSoto in the
District 10-4A tournament Monday.
By ED BALDRIDGE
News-Sun correspondent
PALMETTO It has been
said that all you have to do to
win a soccer match is to score
goals.
Unfortunately for the Lady
Devils., top-seeded Palmetto
knocked them out of the
District 10-4A tournament
with a whole lot more goals
Tuesday night, winning by an
8-0 mercy-rule score.
But it was a better, more
exciting outcome in the
Monday opener against
DeSoto.
What 'happens when the
clock runs out and both teams
scored the same amount of
goals?
Overtime.
What happens after neither
team is able to score in the
two 10-minute quarters in
overtime?
Shoot-out.
And that is exactly where
.the Avon Park Lady Devils
and* the DeSoto Bulldogs
found themselves after 80
grueling minutes of defensive
battling in the first round of
the District 10-4A play-offs
held in Palmetto on Monday
night.
"DeSoto has improved a lot
from when we last played
them," 'commented Avon
Park's head coach Greg
Thacker.
"Although we controlled
See AVON, page 4D
High School Girls Soccer District Tournament
Lady Streaks top Hardee,
fall to Pirates at Sectional
By ED BALDRIDGE
News-Sun correspondent
PALMETTO The Sebring
Bluestreaks lost 2-0 to the
Braden river pirates in the
class District 10-4A playoffs
last night in Palmetto, ending
their season one-game short
of the district finals.
"We did well untill' we lost
our composure at the end of
the first half," said Steve
Ashley Sebring's head coach
said."I'm really proud' of the
girls, they played hard and
they where really strong on
defense. Braden River was a
pretty decent team and it
could have gone either way."
Braden River's Amanda
Peterson, the Pirates leading
scorer, took advantage of a
direct kick and chipped one off
lthe top bar for a goal with just
-wo minutes left in the first
half, giving them the lead 1-0.
"We played against an
evenly matched team," com-
mented Ashly. "I am prdud of
the girls for their play, but I
feel bad for the seniors."
It was in the final three
minutes in the game when
Braden River's Madison
Pemson scored the Pirate's
second and final goal of the
night capping their win over
the Streaks and moving on to
the next district game on
Thursday night.
"I am so excited we've
made it this far," said
Sebring's Destiny Wise. "I
wish them the best but our
team did a really good job. We
did have some oppourtunities
to score but they had a great
defense."
In the Monday night con-
test against Hardee, the Lady
Streaks had advanced .to
Tuesday night's game with a
4-1 win over the Wildcats.-
In the mostly Sebring con-
trolled ,match-up, Hardee's
Marcela Ramirez took early
advantage when Sebring's'
keeper Rebecca Secory
slipped, and slipped one by to
take the lead 1-0 in the first
nine minutes of the game.
But the .Wildcats would
only make five more attempts
on the goal for the rest of the
evening.
Sebring, on the other hand,
took 28 more shots on the
goal, and would score four
times.
"This is pretty much what
we expected," said Sebring's
head coach Steve Ashley. "I
have to. give credit to
Hardee's keeper though, she
did well."
Taking advantage of two
penalty kicks in the first half,
Sebring's Amanda Grimaldo
Yates Insurance Tops
Central Security in L.P.
Senior Softball
In a lopsided affair, the
Michelle Yates Insurance
team rolled to a 31-3 victory
over the Central Security
team in Lake Placid Senior
Softball league play on
Monday, Jan. 14.
All of the Yates team play-
ers had a least two hits with
Duke Hensley leading the
way with four doubles and a
triple' followed by Jim
Hensley with two doubles and
three singles.
Fred Moore also con-
tributed four hits, while
Charlie Quinn, Manager
Doran Quigg and Harlan
Newby added three hits each
in the winning effort.
The anemic Central
-Security offense was led by
Dana Hurlbut with three hits
and Ed Engler, Max Hehn,
and Hugh Grimaldi with two
hits each.
Play on the other field was
a see-saw affair with the lead
changing frequently.
In the end, the Schooni's
Family Restaurant team pre-
vailed over the Lake Placid
Marine team by a score of 20-
18.
The Schooni team deliv-
ered the long ball with Paul
Brand hitting one out of the
park along with three other
hits.
Manager Jim Guild
knocked one to the fence for
an inside-the-park home run
and Bob Sheets delivered a
triple down the right field
line. Bob Fee, Paul
Stephenson, Howard Carney
and Bob Hensley each had
three hits and Al Chipps kept
his hitting streak going with
two base-knocks.
The Lake Placid Marine
attack was led by Glenn
Minnick with a triple among
his four hits, followed by Bob
Fox with four hits including a
couple of doubles and Cal
Bready, Roger Lynch, and
Howard Southwick with three
hits each.
The Michelle Yates
Insurance team now leads the
See SENIORS, page 4D
News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGE
Janeli Roman couldn't quite get to the ball before Hardee's goalkeeper could nab it. But
Sebring did beat theWilidc't defense three times in its' 3-1 win to move on in the District
10-4A soccer tournament.
would squeeze a net in
between Rachel Ashley and.
Sadie Adams steps to the line,
making the score 3-1 Lady
Streaks before the break.
During the second half,
Hardee's keeper Kristina
Garcia would defend 18 more
times before Grimaldo would
score again in the final min-
utes of the game bringing the
score to 4-1 Sebring.
And so the season ended
for the Lady Streaks, but with
a succesful season on the
whole.
And those seniors will have
proud memories of their
careers, while the under-
classman have more goals to
shoot for.
High School Girls Soccer District Tournament
Lady Dragons one step closer
News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE
Ali Lopez rears back to blast this shot toward the goal.
This one wouldn't connect, but Lopez did get one into
the McKeel net and that was enough for the Lady
Dragons to move to the District 10-3A final Friday night.
By DAN HOEHNE
daniel.hoehne @newssun.com
LAKE PLACID Though
their season records might
have made this look like an
upset, Lake Placid's (6-6-4)
1-0 win in the District 10-3A
semifinal over McKeel
Academy (12-7-2) Tuesday
night sure wasn't seen as such
by their head coach.
"I knew from the beginning
of the season that this team
had it," that coach, Elizabeth
Sottile said. "This was defi-
nitely no upset."
The Lady Dragons were
the obvious aggresors all
night, controlling the ball and
keeping it on the Tiger side of
the field the majority of the
time.
Good shots-on-goal
weren't frequent, but it was at
the 36-minute mark that Erica
Resendiz sent a free kick
from the right side of the net
that proved to be the margin
of victory.
Ali Lopez missed on her
initial redirection of the kick,
but after it rebounded back to
See PLACID, page 4D
And Another
Thing...
Dan Hoehne
The first round of the
Congressional hearings
about steroid use in base-
ball got underway
Tuesday.
Well, you might call it
the second round, or
Hearings Part Deaux,
considering the prequel in
2003 that got Rafael
Palmeiro caught in a
pointed-finger lie, dis-
graced Mark McGwire
into hiding and scared
Sammy So'sa into forget-
ting how to speak english.
With Roger Clemens
being pushed back to
Round Three in February,
this Q&A featured com-
missioner Bud Selig,
Union.head Donald Fehr
and Report author George
Mitchell.
And it seems the
Congress questioners
learned a little bit from
the first go-round, in
which they never got
truly tough in their pur-
suit of detailed and truth-
ful answers.
This time around, they
weren't letting the base-
ball bobble heads wobble
their way around ques-
tions.
ESPN1baseball writer,
Jayson Stark, wrote an
ongoing blog as.the hear-
ing was happening, giv-
ing us some highlights as
the.day went on.
Early on, he noted that
Fehr was likely going to
be the 'designated punch-
ing bag' for the day after
Representative Tom Davis
of Virginia warned him
that "the collective bar-
gaining agreement
shouldn't be used as an
excuse to tolerate illegal
activities."
Selig got an early pat
on the back from the
committee members, with
Representative Henry
Waxman (California) let-
ting it be known that it
was Congress that wanted'
something akin to the
Mitchell Report and com-
mending him for doing
the right thing.
Sure makes all those
who said it was a big
waste of time and unnec-
essary look kind of silly,
huh?
Rep. Elijah Cummings
(Maryland) brought up
the idea of giving players
who came forward
amnesty, which got me to
thinking this is a pretty
good idea.
Isn't the goal of all of
this to get it all out in the
open?
Not so much to nail
and punish the players
who used, but to just
know.
It's not as if they'd
admit, tell all they know
and then be cleared to
keep on doing what they
were doing.
With testing and pun-
ishment in place for all
moving forward, and like-
ly to get more inclusive
and tougher after all is
said and done, this would
seem the best way to fully
clear the air, let everyone
know just how rampant
the era was, and move on.
Isn't that what the
American public is most-
ly about anyway, just
wanting to know?
Rep. John Yarmuth
See DAN, page 4D
The News-Sun www.newssun.com
2D Wednesday, January 16, 2008
ON DECK
THURSDAY: Boys Soccer at Ridge, 6/7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY: Girls Basketball vs. DeSoto, 6/7:30 p.m.; Wrestling at PoincianaTournament, 10
a.m.
SATURDAY: Boys Basketball at Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m.; Wrestling at Poinciana
Tournament, 10 a.m.
THURSDAY: Boys Basketball at Fort Meade, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer at Hardee, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY: Boys Basketball at Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Frostproof,
6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Soccer hosts DistrictToumament,TBA
TUESDAY: Boys Basketball at Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at Fort Meade,
Lake Placid 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer at DistrictTournament, Frostproof,TBA
FRIDAY: Boys Basketball at Braden River, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball vs. Braden
River, 6/7:30 p.m.; Boys Soccer at LaBelle, 6/7:30 p.m.; Wrestling at Marauder Duals,
Clearwater Catholic Central, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Riverdale at Dunber,TBA
TUESDAY: Boys Basketball vs. Palmetto, 6/7:30 p.m.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Nu-Hope Elder Care Services
Inc. 11th Annual Golf Tourney
AVON PARK MID-FLORIDA
Federal Credit Union proudly presents
the 11th Annual Nu-Hope Elder Care
Services Inc. golf tournament at
Pinecrest on Lotela Golf Course in Avon
Park on Saturday, March 22, 2008. .
The tournament will utilize a two-per-
son scramble and teams will be flighted
by total handicap.
Entry fee will be $60 per person
($120 per team) which includes after
play meal.
Registration forms are available at the
participating golf pro shop or can be
mailed or faxed to you by calling Sandy
Foster at 382-2134.
Business sponsorships are also avail-
able.
Previous years events have resulted in
a full-field, of players so early registra-
tion is encouraged.
Avon Park Youth Baseball
Registration
AVON'PARK Registration for T-
ball and Minors divisions with Avon
Park Baseball will continue from 6:30-
7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and
from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at
Durrah Martin Recreation Complex, or
at the Top Shop th-ough the week.
No registrations for these two divi-
sions will be accepted after Saturday.
Registration packets will not be
accepted unless complete with birth cer-
tificate and $45 fee.
For information call president Heath
Townsend at 453-7515.
Lake Placid Youth Football
meeting
LAKE PLACID Lake Placid Youth
Football will hold its annual meeting on
January 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Lake
June Ball Fields.
Elections will take place, so all those
interested should be in attendance.
For further information, please con-
tact Stephanie Sapp at 863-441-1505.
Post 21 First Annual Memorial
Golf Tourney
SEBRING AmVets Post 21's First
Annual Tom Berdelle Memorial Golf
Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 9 at
the Harder Hall Golf Course in Sebring.
Registration is from 7-7:45 a.m.;
Shotgun start is 8 a.m.
Format is a four-person scramble.
Tournament will be flighted.
Beer, sodas and water available dur-
ing golf. Lunch after at AmVets Post 21.
Cost: $50 per person (limited to the
first 36 foursomes). Door prizes, raffles
and more.
'Checks must accompany registration
(must be received by Saturday, Feb. 2).
Make checks payable to AmVets Post
21, 2029 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL
33870.
A.P Girls Softball
AVON PARK Avon Park Girls
Softball is now accepting registrations
for the 2008 season for ages 5-15.
Pre-registration will be taken
Wednesday through Saturday, Jan. 9-26,
at Avon Park Chiropractic Clinic.
Registrations will also be taken from
9 a.m. to noon, on Saturdays, Jan. 19
and 26, at Lucy Derkman Field.on
Anoka Avenue.
Birth certificates and registration fee
of $45 must be received at the time of
registration.
For information, call Amanda
Davidson at 443-1663.
Lake Placid Girls Softball
LAKE PLACID Lake Placid Girls
Softball is now accepting registrations
for the 2008 season for league age 7-9.
There will be a mini-camp held at the
Lake June Ball Fields during the week
of Jan. 14-18.
Registration forms will be available
during that week, sent home through the
schools or can be downloaded from
www.lpflrecreation.net.
Completed forms can be mailed in or
dropped off at the Holiday Inn Express,
Lake Placid.
Registration fees are $45 and a copy
of the players birth certificate is
required.
League Age for softball is the play-
ers' age as of June 1, 08.
Team and sign sponsors are always
needed. For more information or any
questions call Heather Carr 465-9187 or
Sonja Warner at 441-4504.
Lake Placid Youth Baseball
LAKE PLACID LP Youth Baseball
is now accepting registrations for the
2008 season for league ages 5-10.
Registration forms will be sent out to
the schools the week of Dec. 10 and can
also be downloaded from www.lpflrecre-
ation.net.
Completed forms can be mailed to
LPYB at P.O. Box 1668, Lake Placid,
FL 33862, or dropped off at the Holiday
Inn Express, 608 S Lakeview Rd., Lake
Placid.
Registration deadline is Jan. 19, when
draft day will be held at 9 a.m., there
will be no registrations taken after the
day of the draft.
T-Ball (ages 5-6) registration fee is
$30. ,
League and 9-10 registration fee
isA$45'
League Age is defined as the players'
age as of April 30, 08.
A copy of the players' birth certificate
is required.
Call Sonja Warner at 441-4504, or
Heather Carr at 465-9187 if you have
any questions.
Team and sign sponsors are always
needed.
Run For Your Heart
LAKE PLACID Bring the kids -
bring the strollers bring your neigh-
bors this promises to be a great way to
get healthy and stay healthy.
The first Annual Greater Lake Placid
Chamber of Commerce 5k Family
Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday.
February 16th.
"Run For Your Heart" is the theme
for this healthy family event. The 5k
Run/Walk is sponsored by Florida
Hospital Lake Placid, Highlands Today,
Holiday Inn Express and The Lake
Placid Journal.
Additional corporate sponsorships are
available.
Location
Race will start and end in DeVane
Park in beautiful downtown Lake
Placid. Shotgun start 7:30 a.m.
Entry Fee
$15.00 early registration through
February 15th
$20.00 day of race
Entry forms are available on the
Chamber web site at www.visitlake-
placidflorida.com or at the Chamber
office, which is located at 18 N. Oak
Street, Lake Placid.
Awards:
1st Place Overall Male and Female
1st Place Male and Female Masters
(40+)
1st Place Overall Hand Cycling
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Male and
Female Age Groups
Age Groups:
Ages five (5) through eighty plus
(80+)
T-Shirts will be guaranteed to the first
120 entrants.
Girls Dixie Fast Pitch
SEBRING Sebring Girls Dixie
Youth Fastpitch Softball is now holding *
sign ups for girls ages 4 to 9 at the
Highlands County YMCA.
Ages 4-6 will be tee ball and 7-9 will
be coach pitch.
For more information call Paul
Przychocki at 381-9072 or Mickey Pack
at 381-3395.
Season will start in January mid-
month. Please bring a copy of a childs
birth certificate.
STATS & STANDINGS
Avon Park
Colorado 24 18 3 51 129128
Edmonton 21 21 4 46 122 134
Pacific Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
San Jose 25 12 7 57 114 101
Dallas 25 17 5 55137123
Anaheim 24 17 6 54121 122
Phoenix 23 20 1 47116120
Los Angeles 17 27 2 36132155
Two points for a win, one point for
overtime loss or shootout loss.
Monday's Game
Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 1
Sebring
NFL Playoffs
WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS
Saturday, Jan. 5
Seattle 35, Washington.14
Jacksonville 31, Pittsburgh 29
Sunday, Jan. 6
N.Y. Giants 24, Tampa Bay 14
San Diego 17, Tennessee 6
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
Saturday, Jan. 12
Green Bay 42, Seattle 20
New England 31, Jacksonville 20
Sunday, Jan. 13
San Diego 28, Indianapolis 24
N.Y. Giants 21, Dallas 17
CONFERENCE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday, Jan. 20
AFC
San Diego at New England, 3 p.m.
(CBS)
NFC
N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 6:30 p.m.
(FOX) ___
SUPER BOWL
Sunday, Feb. 3
Glendale, Ariz.
AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:17
p.m.
NBA
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L Pct GB
Boston 30 6 .833 -
Toronto 20 17 .541 10%
New Jersey 18 19.48612%
Philadelphia 14 24 .368 17
New York 10 26 .278 20
Southeast Division
W L Pct GB
Orlando 23 16 .590 -
Washington 20 16 .556 1%Z
Atlanta 16 17 .485 4
Charlotte 14 23 .378 8
Miami 8 28.22213%
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Detroit 28 10.737 -
Cleveland 19 18 .514 8%
Indiana 17 22 .43611%
Chicago 14 21 .40012%
Milwaukee 15 23 .395 13
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
W L Pct GB
San Antonio 25 11 .694 -
Dallas 26 12 .684 -
New Orleans 25 12 .676 Z,
Houston 20 18 .526 6
Memphis 10 27 .27015Y%
Northwest Division
W L Pct GB
Portland 23 14 .622 -
Denver 22 14 .611
Utah 22 17.564 2
Seattle 9 28 .243 14
Minnesota 5 31 .13917%
Pacific Division
W L Pct GB
L.A. Lakers 26 11 .703 -
Phoenix 26 11 .703 -
Golden State 22 16 .579 4%
Sacramento 15 21 .41710%
L.A. Clippers 10 23 .303 14
Monday's Games
Charlotte 119, Denver 116
Washington 88, Boston 83
Portland 99, New Jersey 73
San Antonio 89, Philadelphia 82
Utah 98, Milwaukee 87
Sacramento 122, Dallas 120
L.A. Lakers 123, Seattle 121, OT
Tuesday's Games
Chicago at Orlando, late
Denver at Atlanta, late
Toronto at Detroit, late
Washington at New York, late
Cleveland at Memphis, late
Golden State at Minnesota, late
Philadelphia at Houston, late
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, late
Wednesday's Games
Chicago at Miami, 7 p.m.
Sacramento at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Golden State at Indiana, 7 p.m.
Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m.
New York'at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
Portland at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
Seattle at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
NHL
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
New Jersey 26 15 3 55110101
Pittsburgh 26 16 3 55 133120
Philadelphia 23 15 5 51 137 121
N.Y. Islanders 22 17 5 49108122
N.Y: Rangers 21 20 5 47112120
Northeast Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
Ottawa 29 11 4 62155123
Montreal 22 14 8 52136126
Boston 22 18 4 48114117
Buffalo 19 18 6 44125125
Toronto 16 21 8 40124149
Southeast Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
Carolina 22 21 4 48 140150
Atlanta 22 22 2 46130151
Florida 20 22 4 44114129
Washington 18 21 5 41123138
Tampa Bay 17 23 5 39132154
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
Detroit 33 9 4 70159 99
St. Louis 22 15 6 50114112
Columbus 21 18 6 48114113
Nashville 21 19 4 46124127
Chicago 20 21 4 44127136
Northwest Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
Minnesota 26 17 2 54126125
Vancouver 25 16 4 54119105
Calgary 22 16 8 52135136
Monmouth, N'.J. 66, Wagner 58
Quinnipiac 109, Mount St. Mary's, Md.
72
SOUTH
Alabama A&M 70, MVSU 59
Alabama St. 60, Ark.-Pine Bluff 55
Alcorn St. 68, Grambling St. 49
Chattanooga 77, UNC-Greensboro 50
Clemson 85, Wake Forest 73
Coll. of Charleston 59, Wofford 44
Delaware St. 49, Winston-Salem 27
ETSU 72, Campbell 53
Gardner-Webb 73, S.C.-Upstate 56
Georgia Southern 59, Furman 53
Hampton 80, Florida A&M 72
Howard 79, Bethune-Cookman 70
Jackson St. 58, Southern U. 47
,Jacksonville 61, Kennesaw St. 53
Maryland 85, Duke 70
Morgan St. 87, Norfolk St. 54
N. Carolina A&T 61, Coppin St. 50
North Florida 53, Mercer 52, OT
S. Carolina St. 65, Md.-Eastern Shore
62
W. Gaolina,73, Elon 61 -
MIDWEST
IUPUI 59, N. Dakota St. 54
Indiana 66, Purdue 54
Oakland, Mich. 93, Centenary 43
Oral Roberts 81, IPFW 62
W. Illinois 67, S. Dakota St. 60
SOUTHWEST
Arkansas St. 70, Middle Tennessee 68
Transactions
BASEBALL
American League
OAKLAND ATHLETICS-Traded OF
Mark Kotsay and cash considerations to
Atlanta for RHP Joey Devine and RHP
Jamie Richmond.
TEXAS RANGERS-Designated INF
Chris Shelton for assignment.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS-Traded 3B Troy
Glaus to St. Louis for 38 Scott Rolen.
Named Gary Cathcart manager for NeW
Hampshire (EL); Clayton McCullough
manager for Lansing (MWL); and Dave
Pano manager for the GCL Blue Jays.
National League
MILWAUKEE BREWERS-Agreed to
terms with OF Mike Cameron on a one-
year contract.
NEW YORK METS-Named Tom Nieto
first base coach.
SAN DIEGO PADRES-Named Randy
Ready manager, Glenn Abbott pitching
coach and Max Venable hitting coach
for Portland (PCL); Bill Masse manager,
Steve Webber pitching coach and Terry
Kennedy hitting coach for San Antonio
(Texas); Wally Whitehurst pitching
coach and Shane Spencer hitting coach
for Lake Elsinore (Cal); Tom Bradley
pitching coach and Tom Tornincasa hit-
ting coach for Fort Wayne (MWL); Dave
Rajsich pitching coach and Darrell
Sherman hitting coach for Eugene
(NWL); Jose Flores manager, Bronswell
Patrick pitching coach and Bob Skube
hitting coach for Peoria (Arizona); and
Tom Gamboa, Mike Couchee, Tony
Muser, Gary Jones, Duffy Dyer, Dan
Morrison and John Maxwell minor
league roving instructors.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS-Signed Mike
Brown, coach, to a two-year contract
extension through the 2010-11 season.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS-Signed RB
Thomas Clayton, WR Dominique
Zeigler, WR Jerard Rabb, CB Markus
Curry and TE Cooper Wallace to future
contracts.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
ANAHEIM DUCKS-Recalled LW Drew
Miller from Portland (AHL).
LOS ANGELES KINGS-Recalled D
Peter Harrold and F Teddy Purcell from
Manchester (AHL). Placed F Michael
Cammalleri on injured reserve, retroac-
tive to Dec. 22.
MINNESOTA WILD-Placed D Sean Hill
on injured reserve.
ST. LOUIS BLUES-Assigned G Hannu
Toivonen to Peoria (AHL). Recalled G
Marek Schwarz from Peoria.
COLLEGE
CAPITAL-Named Jim Bickel football
coach.
ELON-Agreed to terms with Pete
Lembo, football coach, on a contract
extension through the 2012 season.
LIVE SPORTS ON TV
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
WEDNESDAY
7 p.m. Duke at Florida State ............. .......... ESPN
9 p.m. North Carolina at Georgia Tech ....... ...... ESPN
9:30 p.m. Texas A&M at Texas Tech ................ ESPN2
THURSDAY
7 p.m. Vanderbilt at Tennessee ... .............. ESPN
7 p.m. Marquette at Louisville . . ............... ESPN2
9 p.m. Indiana at Minnesota . . .................. ESPN
GOLF
WEDNESDAY
3 p.m. PGA- Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, First Round .... GOLF
THURSDAY
3 p.m. PGA- Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Second Round.. GOLF
NBA
WEDNESDAY
7 p.m. Chicago at Miami ............ ...... ....... ESPN2
7 p.m. Orlando at Charlotte............................ SUN
THURSDAY
8 p.m. Cleveland at San Antonio ................. ..TNT
10:30 p.m.. Phoenix at L.A. Lakers ......................... TNT
TENNIS
WEDNESDAY
11:30 p.m. Australian Open Early Round, Day 4 ......... ESPN2
3:30 a.m. Australian Open Early Round, Day 4 ......... ESPN2
THURSDAY
9 p.m. Australian Open Early Round, Day 5 ......... ESPN2
3:30 a.m. Australian Open Early Round, Day 5 ......... ESPN2
ll limes are subject to change
Tuesday's Games
Ottawa at Washington, late
Vancouver at Columbus, late
Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, late
Atlanta at Detroit, late
Carolina at Toronto, late
Colorado at Tampa Bay, late
Calgary at Nashville, late
Los Angeles at Edmonton, late
San Jose at Phoenix, late
Dallas at Anaheim, late
Wednesday's Games
Florida at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
St. Louis at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Calgary at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
NCAA Men's Basketball
How the Top 25 Fared
No. 1 North Carolina (17-0) did not
play. Next: at Georgia Tech, Wednesday.
No. 2 Memphis (15-0) did not play.
Next: at Rice, Wednesday.
No. 3 Kansas (17-0) beat Oklahoma 85-
55. Next: at Missouri, Saturday.
No. 4 UCLA (16-1) did not play. Next:
vs. Southern Cal, Saturday.
No. 5 Georgetown (13-2) lost to No. 15
Pittsburgh 69-60. Next: vs. Notre
Dame, Saturday.
No. 6 Tennessee (14-1) did not play.
Next: vs. No. 16 Vanderbilt, Thursday.
No. 7 Duke (13-1) did not play. Next: at
Florida State, Wednesday.
No. 8 Washington State (14-1) did not
play. Next: vs. Oregon State, Thursday.
No. 9 Indiana (14-1) did not play. Next:
at Minnesota, Thursday.
No. 10 Texas A&M (15-1) did not play.
Next: at Texas Tech, Wednesday.
No. 11 Michigan State (14-2) did not
play. Next: vs. Ohio State, Tuesday.
No. 12 Butler (16-1) did not play. Next:
at Cleveland State, Thursday..
No. 13 Marquette (13-2) did not play.
Next: at Louisville, Thursday.
No. 14 Dayton (14-1) did not play. Next:
vs. Massachusetts, Wednesday.
No. 15 Pittsburgh (15-2) beat No. 5
Georgetown 69-60. Next: at Cincinnati,
Saturday.
No: 16 Vanderbilt (16-1) did not play.
Next: at No. 6 Tennessee, Thursday.
No. 17 Wisconsin (13-2) did not play.
Next: at Penn State, Tuesday.
No. 18 Mississippi (14-1) did not play.
Next: vs. Florida, Wednesday.
No. 19 Texas (13-3) did not play. Next:
vs. Colorado, Saturday.
No. 20 Xavier (14-3) did not play. Next:
at Temple, Wednesday.
No. 21 Miami (14-1) did not play. Next:
at Boston College, Tuesday.
No. 22 Arizona State (13-2) did not
play. Next: at California, Thursday.
No. 23 Rhode Island (15-2) did not
play. Next: at Saint Louis, Thursday.
No. 24 Clemson (13-3) did not play.
Next: vs. N.C. State, Tuesday.
No. 25 Villanova (11-3) did not play.
Next: vs. DePaul, Wednesday.
MONDAY'S RESULTS
EAST
Cent. Connecticut St. 75, Long Island
U. 59
Dartmouth at New Hampshire, ppd.,
snow
Pittsburgh 69, Georgetown 60
SOUTH
Alabama St. 69, Ark.-Pine Bluff 40
Alcorn St. 72, Grambling St. 68, OT
Charleston Southern 90, Radford 74
Coll. of Charleston 69, The Citadel 46
Delaware St. 66, Winston-Salem 59
Hampton 69, Florida A&M 63
Howard 54, Bethune-Cookman 53
MVSU 68, Alabama A&M 63
N. Carolina A&T 59, Coppin St. 56
Norfolk St. 71, Morgan St. 69
S. Carolina St. 68, Md.-Eastern Shore
60
Southern U. 85, Jackson St 69
VMI 107, Coastal Carolina 100
MIDWEST
Kansas 85, Oklahoma 55
FAR WEST
Gonzaga 92, Pepperdine 57
Hawaii 65, San Jose St. 64
Loyola Marymount 73, Portland 68
NCAA Women's Basketball
Monday's Results
EAST
Cent. Connecticut St. 72, St. Francis,
Pa. 64
Holy Cross 60, Dartmouth 52
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4D Wednesday, January 16, 2008
'Leave it to a.
marathoner'
AVON PARK "It was a
nice run and not as hot as
last year," Daryl Wirick said.
Leave it to a marathon vet-
eran to call the 26.2 miles of
last Sunday's Walt Disney
World Marathon a "nice
run."
Wirick was one of fourteen
local runners that completed
the race, according to the
race results at the marathon's
website.
Wirick ran with training
partner Joshua Zahller of
Lake Placid. This was
Wirick's third marathon.
'That is why we
do it. They put on
a good show..'
DARYL WIRICK
Lake Placid marathon runner
Wirick was particularly
proud of his training partner.
Zahller was injured in a traf-
fic accident while working as
a patrolman in 2006.
The Lake Placid runner
found the event's organiza-
tion to be a big plus.
"That is why we do it," he
said. "They put on a good
show. We go up for the
weekend and enjoy the park."
Vicki Musselman of Avon
Park made Disney her fourth
marathon of the season. She
competed in the Space Coast
Marathon in November.
Then she ran 25th annual
Jacksonville Bank marathon
in December and also Florida
Marathon in Clermont.
Mussleman had taken a
break from marathons since
2003, when she and her hus-
band welcomed a baby into
the family.
She has now completed 27
marathons and plans for one
more in Savannah later this
winter.
Her best time of the season
From the Front
Row...
John Bedell
is a 4:18 at Jacksonville.
"Disney is a good
marathon for first-timers,"
she said. "They give you
seven hours to finish the
course."
Other areas finishers,
according to the website,
included Lake Placid's
Bonnie Smith. Avon Park
runners were Abraham Lim,
Elena Febre, Bob Fessler,
Erin Longshore and Kathy
Waters.
Sebring finishers were
Krista Frederickson, Peter
Lewia, Daniel McCoomb,
William Moore and Frank
Wenger.
Highlands county runners
can also look forward to a
pair of races in the area in
February.
The Hillacious 10K run
will be on Saturday, February
2 at 8:00 p.m. Pre-registra-
tion is $15 if received before
January 26 and $20 thereafter
and race day.
There is also a three mile
fitness walk available with
the 10K race. ,
The event is a benefit for
the American Cancer Society.
Contact Charlie Potter at
863-773-6216 with any ques-
tions.
The Greater Lake Placid
Chamber of Commerce is
hosting their First Annual 5K
family Run/Walk on
Saturday, February 16 at 7:30
a.m.
Pre-registration is $15 with
a $5 discount for students.
Race day registration is $20.
Please call the chamber with
questions at 465-4331.
I -
News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGE
Missy Lander keeps the ball moving as she splits these two DeSoto defenders in Avon
Park's 4-2 win Monday.
AVON
Continued from 1D
most of the game, they never
gave up. Thier defenders were
tough. They -,were not the
same team we beat earlier in
the season."
Although Avon Park was
able to keep the ball in
DeSoto territory for most of
the night, the scrappy
Bulldogs showed true grit on
defense and waS able to stall
over 30 shots on their goal.
Within the first six minutes
of the game, DeSoto's Aileen
Ariciaga was able to squib an
early kick past the Lady
Devils, but was unable to
score again during the game.
At that point, the Lady
Bulldogs' defense had to step
up and fight for their lives,
barely keeping the strong. legs
of Avon Park from netting one
until the final minutes of the
game.
With just two minutes left
on the clock, Avon Park was
" 'They were not
the same team we
beat earlier in th
season.
GREG THACKER
Lady Red Devil head coach
able to draw a penalty kick,
and Missy Landers stepped up
to the line for the tie.
"I never thought it might
come down to a penalty kick,"
said Landers.
As the clock ran down,
both teams struggled to get
that last shot in, but to no
avail. The regular game
ended at a 1-1 tie.
For the next 20 minutes, the
game was played the same.
Avon Park aggressively
kept the ball deep into DeSoto
territory, and the' Bulldogs
fought back with all they had.
At the end of the two ten
minute quarters, the game
was still tied at 1-1.
Shoot-out.
In high school soccer that
that is where all the tension
and excitement really become
part of the game.
It is hard to believe that
after 100 minutes of constant
running, a player still has the
legs to stand, let alone get off
a solid kick.
But kick they did.
The first two shots from
both teams were blocked by
the keeper, and it took the
golden leg of Landers to score
first in the shoot-out.
Now behind 2-1, DeSoto's
Cecilia Montero ties the game
with a strong shot to the far
left corner.
Avon Park's Julie Lamb
stepped to the line, and let
one go with all she had, and
scored one to make it 3-2 for
the Lady Devils.
DeSoto's next attempt is
stalled by Avon Park's keeper
Kristazsa Aliong, allowing
Alex Brock to put it away for
the Lady Devils on her
attempt allowing the Devils to
finish out 4-2 win.
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her, she blasted it in from 15
yards out for the 1-0 lead that
would hold until the night's
end.
"We outplayed them by a
longshot," Sottile said. "It
feels great, this is the first
time we've reached the dis-
trict finals in my five years
-here, and it feels great to do it
in my last year."
This will be Sotille's final
run as the head coach of the
Lady Dragons, and hopefully
it will continue a little longer
when the team faces top-seed-
ed Frostproof Friday night.
It wouldn't be upsetting at
News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE
The Lady Dragons gather"in celebration after the final seconds ticked off the clock in their 1-
0 win over McKeel Academy in the District 10-3A semifinal Tuesday night.
DAN
Continued from 1D
(Kentucky) brought up the
varying motives of players
who use Human Growth
Hormone, which only adds to
my feeling.
"It should be obvious by
now that many players have
come to believe that HGH
carries almost magical heal-
ing powers. So they sought it
out not because they were
trying to hit 50 homers, but
because they were trying to
recover from some sort of
injury, or just make it
through a long season."
That goes, along with my
assertion that most of the
users, those that I can't come
down on too much, are those
fringe players who were just
trying to make it to the show
and sustain some semblance
of a career.
It's the guys who were
already the All-Stars who did
seek to hit an extra 20
homers a season that bother
me.
Then again, there was this
take from Rep. Stephen
Lynch (Massachusetts),
which also provided a very
foreboding look at what
could coTe next.
Lynch mentioned that
Congress may want to do its'
own version of a Mitchell
investigation, to which
Mitchell himself suggested
that the policy of the U.S.
Government has been to tar-
get dealers, distributors and
manufacturers of illegal
drugs, not individual users.
Instead of backing off,
Lynch came back strong, say-
ing, "These are adults, decid-
ing to use drugs because it
provides a distinct monetary
advantage."
He also added, "that these
were not innocent kids being
prayed on by drug dealers."
Intriguing as that sounds to
me, as a member of this
American public, I'm sure
baseball doesn't want any
part of a government investi-
gation that would have sub-
poena power and a willing-
ness to get to the very bottom
of the entire era.
I think they'll be embrac-
ing that amnesty idea.
Oddly, though, while the
early stages of the hearing
looked to be building up to
some great badgering and
tooth-and-nail fact finding -
the members of Congress
never really went after Fehr
and Selig.
They got some pointed
questions, sure, and were
pushed into accepting their,
own guilt.
But rather than things get-
ting heated and ugly, just like
many were hoping, it really
didn't amount to much.
I guess we'll have to wait
for Part Three Clemens vs.
MacNamee for the kind of
drama we hoped this would
be.
Dan Hoehne is the Sports Editor
of the News-Sun. He can be
reached at danile.hoehne@ news-
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league with a record of 2-1
followed by the Seminole
Tire, Central Security and
Schooni's teams with records
of 1-1 with the Lake Placid
Marine team in the cellar
with a record of 1-2.
A couple of new players
joined the league and a few
more are needed.
Men age 50-and-older who
are interested in joining in on
the fun and fellowship should
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fields at 9 a.m. on Monday's
and Wednesday's.
League play will continue
through the end of March.
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