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Mall festival starts Savor the taste
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APPD led
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chase

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Question: Should any
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Total votes: 60

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Hours of Sebring has a
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Ronald Hart
Age 73, of Sebring
Dorothy Moot
'Age 91, of Sebring
Richard Ogle
Age 78, of Sebring
Mary Palmer.
Age 89, of Sebring
Obituaries, Page 5A


Celebrations 9B
Classifieds 10OA
Clubs & Organizations 9B
Community Briefs 9A
Community Calendar 5A
Crossword Puzzle 11B
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Health & Nutrition 9A
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Good Morning To
News-Sun subscriber
Carol Antley
Avon Park


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City of AP not able to pay monthly bills

Audit shows city used infrastructure funds

to pay expenses, a violation of state statute


By EDBALDRIDGE performed the audit, informed council that
ed.baldridge@newssun.com cash problems were mainly due to deficits in
AVON PARK The Avon Park Council water and sewer funds and the city's airport,
was briefed about the city' financial two main issues from the previous
status at its regular meeting on year.
Monday night, and the news was not "The water and sewer fund deficit is
good. a place for concern. The problem there
"We are not generating enough to will put a strain on your cash flo\\ as
even pay our monthly expenses," you tr\ to repay funds 'borrowed' from
Mayor Sharon Schuler said during the other areas," Halleran said.
meeting. Schuler The city's general fund rose slightly
Although the city has been able to from 2007 to $652,601, but that was
fix four of the eight issues from the 2007 largely) due to fact that Avon Park's manage-
budget, James Halleran of James Moore &
Co., the firm of certified accountants that Continued on page 3A


3 arrested

for selling

marijuana

at 12 Hours

HCSO: Trio were
holding 145 grams of
pot to sell at track
By TREY CHRISTY
trey.christy@newssun.com
SEBRING Mis-
demeanor possession of mar-
ijuana and under age drink-
ing weren't the only arrests
coming out of this weekend's
12 Hours of Sebring.
A group of three locals
allegedly used the event as a
money-making venture and
brought at least 145 grams of
marijuana to the Race to sell
on Saturday. according to a
report by Roy Gilchrist of
the Highlands Counts
S h e r i s
Office.
As the
Race % as



Lester around 7:15
p.m., the sus-
pects were
seen driving
around.
G Gilchrist
reportedly)
saw 21-year-
old Logan
Matthews Rose walk up
a to the vehi-
Sle, remove
his wallet,
and hand $10
to Anthony
S Matthews,
who handed
the man a
Whitehurst clear plastic
bag with
what Gilchrist believed to be
marijuana in.side.
Matthews, 20, of .Avon
Park, was pulled from the
back seat of the vehicle and
placed under arrest as Rose
was questioned by another.
deputy.
Shawn Lester, 16, of
Sebring, and Brittany
Whitehurst, 18, of Avon
Park, were also in the vehi-
cle.
During a search, of the
vehicle deputies reportedly
found 119.8 grams of minari-
juana, a set of digital scales,
and 11 Alprazalom pills.
The four suspects were
taken to the on-site, com-
mand center at track, where a
search of Matthews alleged-
ly found an additional 15
grams of marijuana.
The three were read their
Miranda rights and
Matthews reportedly said
Lester provided the money to
Continued on page 3A


News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGE
James Halleran of James Moore & Co. briefed Avon Park
on the issues surrounding the recent financial audit.


A Thoroughly Good Time At HLT


S.'.. News-Sun photo'.bv CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
Arrested at a speakeasy, some of the young actresses who live at Mrs. Meer's hotel
spend the night in a cell. Worse lies ahead. Lydia Ford is third from the left.

'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

filled will laughs, music


B1 CHRISTOPHER
TUFFLEY
clin l't ItlelH \''1 ne siun.com
SEBRING Opening
FridaN, the latest
Highlands Little Theatre
production. "Thoroughly
Modern Millie." is a fast-
paced musical, filled with
hummable tunes, dancing.
and happy endings. The
plaN is campy and fun: the
\oung cast's energy and
enthusiasm infectious.
The play's history is a
little unusual in that it
began as a movie in 1967
and was later adapted for
the stage. In 2002, the year
the show opened on
Broadway, it was honored
with a Tony Award for best
musical.
'"Thoroughlk Modern
Millie" is a craz) quilt of
subplots re ol ing around
Millie Dillmount from
Kansas, who heads for the
bright lights of New York-
City determined to become
both modern and married
- preferably, to somebody
rich. It is 1922 and young
Millie wants results rather
than sentimental romance.
But right away she runs
into trouble when she is
robbed of her pocketbook
and loses one shoe.
She, bumps into a young
man named Jimmy Smith
% hio at first urges her to go
back home and then takes
pity, giving her the address
of a hotel that welcomes
young women who want to
become actresses.
The audience soon
learns what Millie and
Jimmy don't know.
Mrs. Meers the
hotel's Chinese owner and
manager -,is not what she
appears.


Members of the chorus kick up their heels in an open-
ing number. Choreographer Andrea Hardy-Stanford took
people who had never tap-danced in their lives and gave
them movement, the show's director, Patty Young said.


In fact, she is a frustrat-
ed, failed American actress
just pretending to be
Chinese, her only connec-
tion to China being a-part
of the white slave trade.
Any orphan entering her
establishment is soon
drugged' dumped in a
laundr) basket and on their
Na\ to Hong Kong.
The plot becomes a
comedy tangle as Millie
hunts for a job, meets a
rich and single boss', keeps
bumping into Jimmy, and


makes friends with a girl
named Dorothy Brown at
the hotel.
Neither Jimmy nor
Dorothy are what they
seem either.
Then Millie discovers to
her dismay she is falling in
love with Jimmy despite
his womanizing ways -
and apparently empty wal-
let.
Meanwhile the very rich
socialite Muzzy Van

Continued on page 3A


Avon Park

employee

says suit

against city

is settled

Public ,Works head
Ted Long sued over
records request
ByED BALDRIDGE
AVON PARK In an
attempt t6 gain access to his
own personnel file. Public
Works Department
Coordinator Ted Long filed a
.lad'suit against Cit) .Mariager
Sarah Adelt last Thursday.
The suit alleges that Adelt
failed or refused to release
the public records requested
by Long on March 9.
According to Long, the
city decided to settle the suit
on Monday, granting at least
"reasonable attorney fees,"
and possibly other amounts
and finally turned over the
requested records.
"I was told by my attorney
that the city's labor lawyer
called and they decided to
settle. I got the documents on
Monday, and when I took
them to my lawyer, I was told
they settled and that they
would pay attorney's fees,
but I am not sure what all that
entails yet;" Long said.
In the lawsuit, filed in the
10th Judicial. Circuit Court,
Long said he filed a written
request with Adelt to exam-
ine all documents' alleging
any problems with his man-
agement of public works, and
"any and all public records in
support of any allegations of
violating any city policy."
The records request came
after allegations that Long
was not living up to the city
manager's expectations con-
cerning his supervisory
duties.
"The city manager was
interviewing some of the per-
sonnel out here at Public
Works, but when I why and.
Continued on page 3A


One last look
Scenes from the 12
Hours of Sebring
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SWFWMD

suspends

burning
By CHRISTOPHER
TUFFLEY
christopher.tuffley@newssun.com
SEBRING The
Southwest Florida Water
Management District has
suspended controlled bums
and campfires on district
lands for the duration of the
drought.
Extremely dry conditions
and dead undergrowth
resulting from freezes over
the winter have left Central
Florida tinder dry and dan-
gerous.
Caution is encouraged
everywhere, not just on dis-
trict lands.
When in the wild, people
are asked to be extra careful
with gas lanterns., gas
stoves and anything that
can be a source of ignition
for a brush fire.
The district has one prop-
erty in Highlands County,
Jack Creek, which has
almost 1,300 acres open to
the public for hiking and
fishing about nine miles.
south of Sebring with park-
ing available off of Grand
Concourse Rd.
This protected land,
bounded on the north by
Josephine Creek and on the
east by Jack Creek, is a rare
community including
swamp, hardwood ham-
mocks, cutthroat grass
seeps, and a large stand of
Lake Wales Ridge scrub.


Your:a
To Venw
We moved to Sebring
about 2/2 years ago and
we really love it.
Unfortunately we do
have a complaint.
We have a very nice
home with a pool in the
backyard. We can very
rarely enjoy sitting by
the pool or on. our back
porch to quietly read
and enjoy the weather.
We have a neighbor that
has two dogs that bark
constantly. We also like
to have our windows
open at night to let the
cool air in. It really helps
on the electric bill not to
have to run the air.
These dogs bark day
and night. We have had
to close our windows'
just to get some sleep.
We did finally call the
sheriff's department,
which we really hated to
do. They came and
talked to the people
three times that we
know of. It worked for
about a month. The
dogs still barked during
the day but not at night.
We could live with that.
We understand that they
probably need to be out-
side sometimes. We turn
our radio on if we want
to sit outside during 'the
day.
Now they have started
barking all night again.
We hate to have to both-
er the sheriff's depart-
ment. I am sure they
have more important
things to do. What ever
happened to common
sense and courtesy.
They have to hear the
dogs barking.
The one dog doesn't
really bark, it yaps and
yaps and, yaps. It will
bark 'all night without
hardly a break. I think
there should be
enforced ordinances
against this. Evidently
they are not concerned
that the sheriff's depart-
ment has sent someone
to their home about this.
We are really at a loss
as to what to do.

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News-Sun Wednesday, March 25, 2009


News-Sun file photo by KATARA SIMMONS
The annual Springtime on the Mall Festival draws large crowds to Avon Park every March.


Springtime brings visitors to


Avon Park's mile-long Mall

Springtime on the Mall festival opens Friday.


By ED BALDRIDGE
ed.baldridge@newssun.com
AVON PARK It's that time of the year
again.
The weather is warming and the orange
blossoms are ih bloom, a perfect setting for
the 30th annual Springtime on the Mall host-
ed by the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce.
Every year during the last weekend 'in
March, thousands gather to shop. craft ven-
dors, enjoy the entertainment and eat on the,
grass strip that makes up the centerpiece of
Avon Park's downtown area.
"We expect the same crowds and vendors
as last year," said David Greenslade, execu-
tive director of the Avon Park Chamber of
Commerce.
But with over a mile of Mall, there is
almost always room for one more vendor.
"We are anticipating about 100 vendors
again this year, but we traditionally try not to
overlap too much by having too many of the
same kinds of vendors. There are a lot of neat
and unique items for sale, and I encourage
everyone out to enjoy the entertainment arid
the food," Greenslade said.
The event this year happens on Friday and


Saturday, but will move slightly to the east of
where it is traditionally centered due to con-
struction around Museum Avenue.
"We want everyone to be a little more care-
ful this year because of the construction
going on at Museum Avenue and in that area
oh Main Street. When that section is finished,
it is going to be a boost to the look and feel to
downtown," Greenslade added.
The event is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
on Friday and 9 a,.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday
with the bulk of the entertainment happening
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Sponsored by Highlands Independent
Bank, Progress Energy, Embarq, Florida
Hospital, Highlands Today, Heartland
National, and the Main Street Community
Redevelopment Agency, Springtime on the
Mall usually draws crowds from all over the
tri-county area each year.
"Our sponsors. have been really generous,
as always. This event could not happen with-
out the support, the community gives for this
every year," Greenslade said.
Those seeking more information should
contact Greenslade at 453-3350.,


March for Babies walk-set for May 2


By SABRINA CARL
News Sun intern
SEBRING The March
for Babies national walk
event will be coming to
Highlands County May 2 at
Highlands Hammock State
Park. Registration for teams
will begin, at 7 a.m. the walk'
will start after registration at
8 a.m. Participation is open
to everyone, and teams can
be created by individuals,
local businesses, or schools.
The March for Babies
walk event was started by the
March of Dimes Foundation


in 1970 to raise money to
prevent birth defects, prema-
ture birth, and infant mortali-
ty.
The route for the walk will
be 3.5 miles. Florida Hospital
usually provides refresh-
ments such as fruit during the
walk but that is uncertain this
year. Organizers may do a
cookout instead. Two or more
people can form a team and
there is no age requirement.
"I really encourage teams
to pick an ambassador like a
poster child, it's just motiva-
tion it helps you stay


A warm, fuzzy visitor


Courtesy photo
Some alpacas visited Kenilworth Care and Rehabilitation
Center recently to spend some time with the residents
there. It's hard to tell who is enjoying the visit more, the
smiling resident or the snuggling alpaca.


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focused" said Erica Lavely,
community director for the.
event. "That's what it's about
it's about saving babies."
The March for Babies
walk event helps raise aware-
ness about premature birth in
Highlands County. Currently
there are no local neonatal
intensive care! units.
"It's something that goes
unnoticed because it doesn't
happen to everybody,"
Lavely said. "I think it's one
in eight babies. My daugh-
Continued on page 3A


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Man leads APPD


on wild car chase

Drove through back yard of home


By SABRINA CARL and
TREY'CHRISTY
trey.christy@newssun.com
AVON PARK. A man
who allegedly led officers
on a car chase worthy of an
action movie, plowing
through back yards and bar-
ricaded parking lots
Monday night, was taken
into custody with the help
of a police K-9.
He was later found to
have a warrant .out of
Highlands County
and a suspended
license. According
to the arrest report,
cocaine and mari-
juana were also
found in the vehicle.
Shevis Dennis,
32, of Orlando,- De
allegedly tried to
evade officers while head-
ing south on Cummings
Avenue to Garrett Road,
where he rammed a con-
crete barricade placed
across the parking lot.
He reportedly continued
to elude officers while
heading north on Alabama
Avenue and then turning
left onto a dirt road.
Dennis continued
through the dirt road to
Gobourne Street, where he
went through the back yard
of a residence and rammed
a wooden fence to get on
Perry Street, the report
said.
The chase stopped when


he rammed a utility pole,
causing damage to the vehi-
cle.
When the vehicle
stopped, Dennis reportedly
fled south between two
homes.
He was pursued on foot
by Avon Park Police
Officer Richard Williams
and his K-9 partner Cain.
Williams initially lost
sight of Dennis but spotted
him just south of the acci-

him to stop running.
Dennis allegedly
refused to cooperate
and Williams sent
Cain after him.
Dennis ran
nnis through Gale Street
where he tried to
climb a 4-foot-high fence,
when he was caught by
Cain.
Reports said upon
searching the suspect's
vehicle Williams seized a
small Advil bottle contain-
ing 5.7 grams of cocaine
and a bag of 4.6 grams of
marijuana.
Dennis,was being held in
the Highlands County jail,
charged with hit and run,
two counts of resisting
arrest, possession of
cocaine, possession of mar-
ijuana, possession of nar-
cotic equipment and prop-
erty damage. Bond has
been set at $35,400.


Mayors, sheriff to

compete in Golden

Olympics on Friday


By ED BALDRIDGE
ed.baldridge@newssun.com
AVON PARK It will
be a setting of Herculean
performances which could
include both the thrill of
victory and the agony of
defeat, but certainly a lot of
fun during the Golden
Olympics at The Oaks at
Avon Nursing home on
Friday.
Free food and festive
competition are the plate
with events including
wheelchair races and relays
during the event which runs
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
"This is a chance for the
residents to enjoy them-
selves and to have some
fun," said event coordinator
Rosemary Loy.
A special wheelchair race


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is scheduled and will fea-
ture. city mayors, the, sher-
iff, and other local celebri-
ties, according to Helena
Roland, the Oaks'
Marketing Director.
"This is a lot of fun.
Everyone seems to enjoy it.
And this year we have some
special guests to help out.
Each city mayor and other
officials will compete in the
wheelchair races. It gives
them a chance to sit in the
chair and understand the
challenges faced some-
times, and it gives them a
chance to have fun,"
Roland said.
The Oaks is located at
1010 U.S. 27 North and
those looking for more
information can contact
Roland at 453-5200.


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News-Sun Wednesday, March 25, 2009


City of AP has $1.7 million deficit in police, firemen pension fund


Continued from page 1A
ment team took money from
restricted funds to pay the bills.
"This deficit cash position has
resulted in those funds borrowing a
combined $859,320 from the infra-
structure funds for operational and
other financial needs," Halleran
said.
Using the funds in that way is a
violation of state law.
"The Infrastructure Fund
accounts for the Local government
Infrastructure Surtax proceeds are
governed by Florida Statute


212.055(2). That statute restricts
the use of proceeds and any interest
accrued to financing, planning, and
constructing infrastructure, acquir-
ing land for public recreation or
conservation...The statute prohibits
the use of the funds for operational
expenses," Halleran wrote in the
management letter to the council.
Additionally, the city has a $1.7
million deficit in the police and
firemen's pension funds, money
that will also have to be replaced in
a short amount of time even though
revenues from intergovernmental
resources like the state sales tax


continue to drop.
"The city will have to make up
the money in the police and fire
pension funds over the next few
years and make up the difference to
keep the monthly operations
going," Halleran said.
The only way council meinbers
could see to make up the deficit was
to raise service fees on water and
sewer.
"We don't generate enough
money to pay our bond liabilities.
We have a fiscal duty to make sure
we cover our debt and monthly
expenses. We have been under


billing on our water and sewer for a
long time now, said councilman
Joe Wright, setting the stage for
increases that will be discussed at
the next meeting.
"Your sewer billing is at a flat
rate, and I recommend you go to a
graduated billing for sewer based
on water' usage," recommended
Halleran.
"We need to get our rates in line.
We have not charged enough in
sewer for a number of years. We
cannot afford to bankrupt the city
by not charging a fair and going rate
for our water and sewer," Wright


said.
Additional concerns voiced in the
audit concerned two significant
deficiencies in internal control.
In 2008 the city did not have
proper monitoring to be in compli-
ance in grant writing and monitor-
ing, and the financial statements
and adjustments to financial state-
ments were not up to standard,
which could create future issues
with grant applications at both the
state and federal level to an already
cash strapped city.


Trio jailed

for selling

marijuana

at Races
Continued from page ,1A
buy the marijuana and
Whitehurst drove' them to
purchase it.
Matthews allegedly admit-
ted to selling Rose "a dime"
of marijuana for $10 before
he was approached by law
enforcement.
Whitehurst reportedly said
she knew about the marijua-
na, and that Lester took some'
from under his seat during
the transaction and gave it to
Matthews, who then gave it
to the buyer.
Matthews was charged
with selling marijuana, pos-
session of marijuana with
intent to sell, possession of a
controlled substance without
a prescription and possession
of narcotic equipment.
He was being held in the'
Highlands County Jail on
$3,500 bond.
Whitehurst was also
charged with possession of.
marijuana with intent to sell,
possession of a controlled
substance without a prescrip-
tion and, possession of drug
paraphernalia. She was
booked into the Highlands
County Jail Saturday at
10:41 p.m. and was released
three hours later on $2,500
bond.
Lester was charged with
possession of marijuana with
intent to sell, possession of a
controlled substance without
a prescription and possession
of drug paraphernalia.
Because he is a minor, he
was released into the custody
of his parents after a court
date was set.
"We have DJJ (the
Department of Juvenile
Justice) out there during the'
Races," said JP Fane of the
HCSO. "If we can locate the
parents at the track we will
release them into their cus-
tody. We try to do what's eas-
ier."
Rose was charged with
purchasing marijuana.
Matthews, Whitehurst and
Rose had their tickets seized
and were given a trespass
warning from the Raceway.













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News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
Justin Acker, as Jimmy Smith, is only too happy to take a bevy of beautiful girls to their
first speakeasy. Acker recently moved to Highlands County from Cleveland, specifically
to study in South Florida Community College's teacher certification program. He is a
graduate of Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory in Ohio, where he studied voice.

'Millie' next on stage at HLT


Continued from page 1A
Hossmere enters the pic-
ture, young women go
missing, and Mrs. Meers
skulks about. '
No worries though, this
is played for laughs. The
bad get their comeuppance,
the good their reward.
The show has 22 musical
numbers and, as always,
the cast's singing soars.
Their dancing too, includ-
ing tap, is polished.
Choreographer Andrea
Hardy-Stanford has created
numbers that fill the stage
with movement.
Kelly Pelham, who won
a Zenon Award in 2008 for'
her work in "Aida", is a
perfect 'Modern Millie';
newcomer Justin Acker, as
Jimmy, brings a profession-


ally trained voice to the
stage; and Molly Widolff,
as Dorothy, adds a lovely
soprano and a wide-eyed
innocence to her role.
Kristin Taylor, who
directed "Beauty and the
Beast", plays the Dragon
Lady Mrs. Meers. Taylor
may have the most fun in
the show. "Mrs. Meers is so ,
evil she's funny," Taylor
said.
As Muzzy Van
Hossmere, Ellen Lemos
both belts out a torch song
and happily hams it up.
This is her 14th production
with HLT.
Regulars like Larry
McCandless, Adam
Meredith, Cameron Reck,
Brook Schaffer and Lydia
Ford all turn in lively per-
formances, with Meredith


and Chris Friend speaking
and singing in real Chinese.
Patty Young, the director,
keeps the pace moving
briskly, using minimal,
movable sets that still man-
age to capture the scene.
Rachel Hoffman,
Jennifer Bond and Alvin
Mooie, who doubles as
George Gershwin in the
show, created the mono-
chrome opening backdrop,
which alone is worth the
price of admission.
"Thoroughly Modern
Millie" will run through
April 12 with.performances
on Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Reports are the show is
already 80 percent sold out,
so call HLT at 382-2525
quickly for tickets or more
information.


March for Babies planned at Hammock


Continued from page 2A
ter's five and still feeling the effects of
being a premature baby."
Funds raised through the March for
Babies will go to research.and programs to
help infants have healthier lives.
March of Dimes programs 'have helped
with things such as free folic acid to under-


privileged women reducing their risks of
premature births and defects, family sup-
port for infant hospitalization and illness,
and aid to businesses in order to offer more
health care benefits for employees.
Anyone interested in walking can find a
local chapter at marchofdimes.com or reg-
ister a team at marchforbabies.com.


AP public records


lawsuit settled


Continued from page 1A
tried to communicate about
the reasons, I was told by
Sarah that I might be' under
investigation, but was not
told why. When there was
no open communications,
that's when I decided to
request the records," Long
said.
Long's public records
request also asked for any
"documentary evidence"
that would support allega-
tions against himself of
"lack of leadership or
direction," and any "specif-
ic charges" made by either
city employees or others
about "any impropriety or
improper behavior on the
part of Theodore Long or
Freddie Renfro, Public
Works foreman."
Florida Statute 119 states
that "It is the policy of this
state that all state, county,
and municipal records are
open for personal inspec-
tion and copying by any
person. Providing access to
public records is a duty of
each agency."
Under the statutes, fail-
ure to provide public
records gives any individ-
ual the right to seek both
civil, and criminal charges
against the officer, and is
grounds f6r removal.
Eight days after his
request, Adelt sent a letter
to Long advising him "that
I am considering discipli-
nary action against you, up
to and including potential
.termination," but did not
provide the records. as
required.
Adelt's letter stated
"Despite prior discussions,
you have not met my
expectations with respect to
management of the Public
Works Department. Your
lack of a proactive manage-
ment approach has led to
issues which should have
been avoided."
Additionally, Adelt stat-
ed "A number of your sub-


ordinate employees have
expressed concerns regard-
ing the working environ-
ment and/or the treatment
afforded them by you
and/or their supervisors.
One recent example is your
inappropriate behavior
toward Matthew
Thompson, on or about
March 5, 2009, whereby
you grabbed him by his col-
lar and pulled him toward
you."
Long stated that he often
grabbed an elbow or a shirt
to pull folks close enough
to speak to them in the
noisy atmosphere at the
water plant.
"You have to be careful
not to startle people in that
environment when getting
their attention. I often reach
out and tug on' the guy's
shirts or arms to let them
know I am there and so that
I can get close to them
without just walking up and
yelling in their ear," Long
said in response to the
accusation by Adelt.
City council members
were not fully aware of all
the particulars of the inci-
dent when approached on
Monday night after the
meeting.
"I would like copies of
what you have," said
Deputy Mayor Brenda
Gray. "I have not seen all
that paperwork about this."
Councilman Joe Wright
expressed a similar posi-
tion.
"I am not familiar with
,everything going on. But if
someone requests a public
record, they should get it in
a reasonable time," Wright
said during the meeting in a
response to Barnard's
inquiry.
"This is not something I
am privy to discuss at this
time," Mayor Sharon
Schuler stated in response
to Barnard's questions
about the lawsuit and pub-
lic records during the meet-
ing.


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EDITORIAL & OPINION


News-Sun Wednesday, March 25, 2009


TODAY'S EDITORIAL

Hats off to AP's Long and Renfro


C redit should be given
when credit is due, and we
are always looking for
areas where we can give credit
for a job well done.
Our hats go off to two Avon Park employees
who recently pointed out areas where the city
could save a bundle, and then worked diligent-
ly to make those savings happen.
Public Works Director Ted Long brought to
council opportunities to not only train employ-
ees, in how to make on-the-spot repairs to the
savings of more than $11 million in the budg-
et over the next few years.
Long presented a plan to council, and a
work schedule, where large worn parts, some-
times 20 -feet-tal. and over three tons, are
replaced and rebuilt by the public .w.orks staff,
with the supervision of those who know how-
to do the job.
Replacing worn gears instead of a complete
gear box for example. A complicated job, but
one Long is confident they can do, and get
right.
By doing the work in house, the savings are
substantial, and the taxpayer gets eight to 10
more years out the current facility.
Public Works foreman Freddie Renfro rec-
ommended a few months ago that the city


Curious spin on movie
Editor:
In the re-examination of the German
history surrounding the unsuccessful
plot to assassinate Hitler (and help pro-
mote the new Tom Cruise movie), I
find there is a curious spin to enhance
the virtue, to sanctify, the motives for
eliminating the Fuhrer. What is sub-
merged or eliminated in examining the
motives of von Stauffenberg and the
other conspirators is that they were all
serving senior army officers whose
only concern was to secure an "honor-
able" and less harsh conclusion to
World War II than the one they antici-
pated since they saw the end in sight
and Hitler as unrelenting.
They were not repudiating history of
German ambitions since the 1930s, not
rejecting Hitler's' war of conquest and
territorial expansion, not rejecting the
German sense of inherent superiority,
the abuses of their occupation nor bru-
tality of the. "final solution."
Rather, they were motivated to soften
the Allies insistence on unconditional
surrender and secure a "soft landing"
for the German state. German "honor"
was to be preserved their concern
with humanity but recently resurrected
by the results of Stalingrad rather than
some spiritual awaking. As long as
nationalism trumps humanity it is still
lipstick on a pig.
Randy Ludacer
Lake Placid

Can't separate jobs, national
healthcare plan
Editor:
You cannot separate jobs or "lack of
jobs" from a national healthcaresplan.
Jobs, healthcare, the lack of jobs. All
are entwined.
While most of the world's industry
employees were insured by their gov-
ernments, America alone only provided
a healthcare system for government
employees, putting America's indus-
tries at a huge disadvantage in cost of
making its products and trying to com-
pete; it can't be done. They still do not
take into consideration the disparity in
wages in different nations, many times
American workers are competing
against the unheard of wage of five


install a series of custom made capacitors that
clean up dirty power from the electric compa-
iny after having installed them at his own
home. The results are cleaner and safer power,
and actually less usage.
The savings to city coffers every month are
substantial, and the wear and tear on pumps
and other electrical motors is incalculable, but
will extend their life considerably.
A recent power rate increase has offset some
of the monthly savings, but the difference
recorded at just one pump has been about $600
per month. Multiply that by several pumps,
and the savings to taxpayers ovet a year could
be in the tens of thousands.
In these rough economic times, with a mul-
titude of spending opportunities, it is good to
see places, no matter how small, where money
is saved.
Every penny counts.
But these gentlemen have gone above the
call of duty to make millions count.
With the current trend of an increase in
spending, and amid all the taxpayer disgruntle-
ment over unwarranted bonuses and bailouts to
the rich, it is comforting to know that someone
is in there for the little guy.
It is good to know that some folks are work-
ing diligently to watch out for the taxpayer,
and actually putting the money where their
mouth is by making the solutions happen.


TODAY'S LETTERS
cents an hour.
Tariffs have been used for many
years to stop dumping. which can and
does destroy the nation that is being
"dumped" on. Examples are two
nations that have favored trade deals
with the United States they contain
approximately, each nation one-sixth of'
the world's population in which totals
12 percent. The trade deal with China
and India must be canceled.
We must also have a national health
care program just as foreign nations
have if American industry is to com-
pete.
I' was a whistle blower against oneopf
the world's largest companies, having
plants all over the world. In its 1986
contract, I felt that the United Aircraft
Workers Union and General-Electric
conspired to violate senior employees
health care programs. I took it to the
Equal Employment Opportunity
Council, which is supposed to represent
the public. I was later to find out that
it, as many government agencies, oper-
ate to protect the industry and-not their
employees. They, EEOC lawyers,
admitted that my assumption about the
union and the company conspiring to
violate the rights of its senior employ-
ees worldwide was correct. They also
decided that like on "many issues," that
are brought to the light of day, that it
was a "gray area" and they would not
pursue the violation.'
Brings to mind the way the Veterans
Administration operates, this affects the
healthcare of millions of veterans. A
picture is worth a thousand words. You
could say I am a whistle blower on the
VA. The American worker and
American industry can no longer exist
without a national healthcare program.
Billie E..leueitt
Sebring:

Obama should be
credited for actions
Editor:
The first thing Republican Governor
Crist did on taking office was to cut
property taxes, effectively lowering the
state income. What he didn't tell us is
that the revenue loss for local govern-
ments would make Gov. Jeb Bush look
like a piker.
The second thin he did was to cut


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funding for schools, police, fire, and
the state infrastructure because we did-
n't have enough money. The third thing
he did was to take money from the
Obama stimulus plan because we need-
ed money for all of the above. This
way the Florida wealthy get a tax break.
and the federal government helps him.
The Republicans are castigating
President Obama for not correcting in
two months the chaos that they created
over eight years. They won't admit to
the fact that the present horrible state
of affairs are their fault.
President Obama is to be credited not
only with for his intelligence and abili-
ty to lead but the realization that it
would be a huge waste of money, time
and effort to bring Bush and his puppet
master, Dick Cheney, to justice for
their crimes against the people of this
country.
Remember the efforts of the
Republicans to impeach Bill Clinton,
because of a sexual indiscretion?
Millions were spent, months of investi-
gation by teams of lawyers. So who,
died because of his actions? No one!
Did he create a debt of $2 trillion in a
war based on lies? No, he left a multi-
billion dollar surplus. How many chil-
dren in two countries were made
orphans because of his actions? None!
But the team of Cheney and Bush are
guilty of the above and more, and
because of those actions will have to.
answer at some time in the future to a
much Higher Power than the Congress
of the United States. To make a minor
change to the usual admonition: "May
God not have mercy on their souls."
-In my last letter I wrote: "The
Republicans want this Democratic
Administration to fail!" Interesting that
Rush Limbaugh, who is the bombastic
-SIpeikerfor "The Obstructionist Party,"
agrees.with a Democrat. Rush recently
made this statement: "What is so
strange about being honest and saying I
want Barack Obama to fail!" In a
recent tirade of his it was funny to see
all those Republican wannabe's nod-
ding with every word Good Ole Rush
uttered, just like dashboard bobble
heads ... which is what they are.
Sandy Oleesky
Sebring


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I'm sitting at my computer
trying to think of a subject
to write about. Nothing
comes to mind. They call it
writer's block I think?
Where's Larry Levey when I
need him? He's probably
working on another story for
the paper.
Really, it's very kind of
the bosses who allow me to
do a column, gives me a lot
of practice and hopefully
someone out there is being
encouraged?
November will be (Lord
willing) about eight years
that I've been here at the
paper (I left for eight months
to try another job but it did-
n't work out and I was
blessed to be taken back by
the News-Sun). It's been
home to me and I've seen
"family" come .and go over
the years. It's been an awe-
some experience working
with the pros. For those. who
want to get into journalism,
starting as a news clerk
would be a good place to
begin.-
Working here has opened
my eyes to how "alive" the
community is. There are
people who care and it
shows through the press
releases of information 'to
help whoever needs it ...
from health care to spiritual
needs. The fun stuff is out
there too for those who are
"bored" and want to have
fun.
These days we are hearing
a lt about newspapers that
are going to Internet only;
no longer are newspapers
being printed in some places.
It's kind, of scary. Hopefully
that's a long time coming, as
people still like the comfort
of getting the morning news-
paper and reading it with a
cup of coffee.
Yes, we need change, but
some things.are worth keep-
ing in tact.
I have to say we have a
fine editor here Romona.
Washington. Her heart is for
the people in this communi-
ty. It's been a joy working
with her too and learning
just by observing her
responses or actions in a
given situation. She has the
professionalism, sensitivity
and tact in dealing with her
many-faceted job. Scott
Dressel, our assistant editor,
is her "right-hand man" and
together they keep this ship
afloat on the editorial end.
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in, guiding the departments
to put out the best newspa-
per we can each week. She
supports her staff whole-
heartedly, willing to roll up
her sleeves to ensure the
work is done efficiently and
timely if necessary.
If you have a story, we
have a reporter actually we
have several: Ed Baldridge,
Chris Tuffley and Trey
Christy. Dan Hoehne is the
sports editor and has people
from the community who
help him cover sporting
events, free-lance writers, if
you will.
Our reporters make it a
point to get both sides of any
story as any good reporter ,
should do, not wanting to
show favoritism, etc. They '
consider it a privileged
responsibility to inform the
public of noteworthy news.-
Their assignments are noi
taken lightly. Respect for
people, showing both sides
of the issue and keeping the
story straight is the top pri-
ority. Our photographer,
Katara Simmons, catches the
news as it. happens, with her
picture-perfect snapshots ...
she should be shooting for a
magazine, in my opinion.
The advertising crew stays
on the cutting edge. for our
local advertisers, endeavor-
ing to offer top-notch assis-
tance in promoting their
services or products. My
hat's off to all of them.
The ladies up front strive
to satisfy the customers who
walk in and direct phone.
calls to the proper recipient,
along with selling ads in the
classified section all day.
They wear many hats and
that is a talent in itself.
The circulation depart-
ment, with David Mason at
the helm, makes sure cus-
tomers get their papers, etc.
David, too, is ever-ready to
assist his employees in get-
ting those papers out on
time.
Yes, we, have an awesome
team at the News-Sun, the
original (and only) home-
town newspaper. We consid-
er it a privilege to serve our
neighbors and friends of
Highlands County.

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News-Sun Wednesday, March 25, 2009


OBITUARIES


Ronald Hart
SRonald Alan
Hart, 73, of
Sebring died
March 23, 2009.
Born in Elizabeth, N.J., he
had been a resident of
Sebring since 1998. He was a
plant manager for a bottling
company and was a veteran
of the U.S. Marine Corps,
serving during Peacetime.
He was a member of St.
Agnes Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife,
Sandra; step-daughter, Judy
Massengale; step-son, Marc
Frato; five step-grandchil-
dren and one step-great-
grandchild.
Funeral services, will be
-held at 11 a.m. Friday, March
27 at Stephenson-Nelson
Funeral Home, Sebring, with
the Rev. James Kurtz offici-
ating. The family will receive
friends the hour preceding
the service, beginning at 10
a.m. Interment, with Military
Honors, will be held at Oak
Hill Cemetery, Lake Placid,
,immediately following the
service.

Dorothy Moot
Dorothy Marie Moot, 91,
of Sebring died March 19,
2009. Born in Clinton, N.Y.,


she was an elementary school
teacher for the Stockbridge
School System in New York.
She was also a member of
Our Lady of Grace Catholic
Church in Avon Park.
She is survived by her sis-
ter, Joyce Perkins.
A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at noon
Friday, March 27 at the
Owens-Pavlot & Rogers
Funeral Service in Clinton,
NY. Relatives and friends
may call from 11 a.m. until
time of service Friday.
Interment will be at St.
Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers donations may be
made to a local hospice
organization.

Richard Ogle
Richard
William' Ogle, 78,
of Sebring died
March 21, 2009.
Born in Miami, he had been a
resident of Sebring since
1972. He was an insurance
and real estate salesman. He
was a veteran of the U.S.
Navy, serving during the
Korean War Era and was of
the Christian faith.
He is survived by his wife,
Mairin; daughters, Tammy,
Marian Shamblen and Tina
Haley; sons, Richard N. Ogle


and Antony Peck; brothers,
Marion and John; eight
grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
Memorial services will be
held at 6 p.m. Friday, March
27 at Stephenson-Nelson
Funeral Home, Sebring.
Cremation arrangements
have been entrusted to
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral
Home, Sebring.

Mary Palmer
Mary C. Palmer, 89, of
Sebring died March 21,
2009. Born in Mt. Sterling,
Ky., she had been a resident
of Sebring since 1976. She
was a homemaker and a
member of First Presbyterian
Church inSebring.
She is survived by her
daughter, Holly Parker; son,
Michael A.; two grandchil-
dren and two great-grand-
children,.
Funeral service will be at
11 a.m. Wednesday, March
25 at Stephenson-Nelson
Funeral Home, Sebring, with
the Rev. Darrell Peer offici-
ating. The family will
receive friends the hour pre-
ceding the service, beginning
at 10 a.m. Interment will be
at Lakeview Memorial
Gardens, Avon Park, imme-
diately following the service.


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a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, and from, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There is a small admis-
sion charge to help the Orchid Society of Highlands County cover location rent and
other expenses. It will be worth the time of anyone interested in or curious about the
lovely plants. Door prizes will be awarded hourly.


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Leave the roots of
county seat alone
Editor:
In reference to the story: Bill
Would Divide Court Clerks
Duties as well as the stories
about the city's council, the
county's sheriff and other related
stories, this is my opinion:
'Sebring is a city in Highlands
County, Florida nicknamed, "The.
City of.the Circle." In reference
to Cirole'Drive, the center of the
Sebring Dowhtown Historic
District, Sebring was founded in .
i912; it was chartered by the
state of Florida in 1913 and was
selected as the county seat of
Highlands County When the .
county was created in 1921. That
should say it all, however, a
county seaT-r'a-town or city that
is the seat or center of govern--
ment of a county. Therefore,
keep the jail and administrati-ve
building for the sheriff near the
courthouse. ,
A county seat is a term for an.
administrative center or hub for a
county. A county seat or parish
seat is a term for an administra-
tive center for a county or civil
parish or city and include its
administration and civil work.
Counties when they grow also
have districts and regional
municipalities that break off
from the main branch, which are
effectively different types of ;'
county. seat extensions that per-'
form county government func-
lions albeit at limited (district) or
expanded (regional municipality)
levels ...
That means keep what we have'
already in place and expand and
mote the county seat, or you'll
tear us apart and down.
I'd like to see the roots of this


county's seat stay put and that
includes the courthouse, the
administration of the sheriff, the
jail and all of their county seat
infrastructure that was set in the
city of Sebring from the begin-
ning and for good reason, and
understand the importance of
keeping the county seat together :
as a; goup.for the city it lives
within and its very life. There is
ample room for these- services to
grow both behind the jail from
its doors to the corner of Orange
and Center Street. And to expand
to the city's land to the express-
way.-
I for one, as a longtime city of
, Sebring resident, disagree with
the CRA. the Sebring Ciiy
Council and the sheriff, who all
have a desire to see the county
seat moved in some shape or'
form and disbanded. Keep my
county seat all where it is and
have it grow together.
I remember reading in the
Citizen Reporter newspaper of
"Lake City in 1900 and its front
page states: United We Stand.
Divided We Fall." Keep the life
of Sebring in our hub alive and,
stave off those who would like to.
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The Leadership Highlands Class of 2009 visited the South Florida Community College
Highlands Campus on March 12. The class toured the campus and viewed SFCC's vari-
ous departments. Christine Greenwald, professor, Nursing, demonstrated how nursing
students use the SFCC Nursing Department's patient simulator, SimMan, to gain hands-
on experience and training before they begin working with hospital patients. Leadership
Highlands is a 10-month program that trains leaders to develop a thorough understand-
ing of Highlands County while instilling in them a commitment to its growth and preser-
vation.


Good Shepherd adds new ambassador


Special to the News-Sun
SEBRING Good Shepherd Hospice has
added a new volunteer ambassador, Barbara
Konboly of Sebring. An ambassador is a
specially trained volunteer who is available
to speak on hospice and aging-related sub-
jects at local events and presentations.
"As the oldest and largest hospice care
provider in Highlands County, Good
Shepherd Hospice wants to share with the
community our expertise on end-of-life
care," said Lisa Ramstack, Good Shepherd
Hospice vice president of Sales and
Marketing. "Good Shepherd Hospice
ambassadors, like Barbara, help us educate


the public about the programs we deliver
along with dispelling myths about hospice
care."
Ambassadors can provide free presenta-
tions to community clubs, civic groups and
faith-based organizations on a variety of
current topics. In addition, Ambassadors
staff Good Shepherd Hospice information
tables at health fairs and community events.
"Good Shepherd Hospice would be
unable to. educationally reach out to the
communities we serve without our dedicat-
ed Ambassadors," Ramstack said.


HEALTH SNAPSHOTS


Albritton explains
Medicare plans
SEBRING Diana,
Albritton, licensed agent of
Albritton Insurance Services,
is offering a complimentary,
educational seminar for eli-
gible Medicare health cover-
age next week at the.,S.ebring.
Chamber Welcome Center,
227 U.S. 27 North from 10-
11 a.m. Thursday.
Tuesday is the Open
Enrollment Period deadline
to switch Medicare
Advantage plans. Note
Medicare beneficiaries dur-
ing this time can't join or
drop Part D coverage
Albritton will be present
with information and appli-
cations regarding a $0
monthly health plan premi-
um with AARP. AARP


,MedicareComplete are
SecureHorizon Medicare
Advantage plans, which are
insured or covered by an
affiliate of UnitedHealthcare,
an MA organization with a
Medicare contract. AARP is
not an insurer.
For more contact Albritton
at 385-2255 to reserve a seat
at the upcoming meeting or
schedule an in-home
appointment.

Lupus support group
starting
SEBRING A lupus sup-
port group will meet month-
ly to offer help and support
for individuals coping with
lupus. The group is also
open to anyone with an
autoimmune disease such as
fibromyalgia and Chrone's


disease. Lupus is a chronic
autoimmune disease that
causes inflammation and tis-
sue damage to any organ in
the body. Approximately 1.5
million Americans, mostly
women, have a form of
lupus.
The next meeting will be
at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at
the Caddyshack restaurant.
Contact Stephanie Wyse at
414-1131 for details.

Eason to talk about
life-changing event
SEBRING Carole
Leamon Eason, a former res-
ident of Highlands County
for 22 years, is now a health
care advocate. Eason is the
widow of one of the area's
most popular square dance
callers, Chuck Leamon, and


now resides in Valrico.
Eason will be in the area
Tuesday to introduce the
products that have made
,such a difference in her life.
The :seminar will start at 7
p.m. The' seminar will be at
the home of Connie
Pancoast. 1514 Stenewahee.
Call Connie Pancoast at
385-7851 or (863) 835-1520
to make a reservation.
The seminar is free.

Telephones for
hearing impaired
SEBRING On
Thursday, Hearing Impaired
Persons will be in the con-
ference room at Nu-Hope of
Highlands County, 6414 U.S.
27 South, from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m., to distribute amplified


telephones to Florida resi-
dents who have a hearing or
speech loss.
Call (941) 743-8347 for
an appointment.
Appointments are required.
Hearing Impaired Persons
is a regional distribution
center for Florida
Telecommunications Relay
Inc., a non-profit organiza-
tion that distributes special-
ized telephone equipment, at
no cost, to permanent resi-
dents of Florida who have a
hearing or speech loss. For
more information, call (941)
743-8347.

Cornerstone Hospice
volunteer training
SEBRING Cornerstone
Hospice will conduct volun-
teer training from 10 a.m. to


5 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday, April 2 at the
Sebring Chamber of '
-Commerce Welcome Center,;
227 U.S. 27. Lunch and
refreshments will be provid-
ed. Both days are required.
If you can dedicate a few
hours a week to help patients
in a variety of ways such as
running errands, reading a
book or magazine or simply
visiting with a patient, you
are urged to attend this vol-
unteer training hosted by
non-profit Corperstone
Hospice. Flexible schedules
as well as opportunities for
teens (over the age of 14)
are available.
Pre-registration is
required; call Autumn Egan
(863) 242-9416.


COMMUNITY BRIEFS


Mayor hosts Town
Hall meeting
SEBRING Sebring
Mayor George Hensley will
host a Town Hall meeting
entitled "Be The Wall!" The
meeting will be at the
Sebring Civic Center, 355
W. Center Ave., from 7-8
p.m. Thursday. Doors open
at 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of the meet-
ing is to discuss risks associ-
ated with underage drinking.
Two of the members serving
on the discussion panel will
be Sebring Police Chief Tom
Dettman and Courtney
Lenhart from the State
Attorney's office.
Entertainment will be pro-
vided as well as several
great door prizes.

Elks host Wacky
Wednesday
SEBRING Elks Lodge
1529 will host Wacky
Wednesday with live music
by Frank E from 4:30-7:30
p.m. today.

Moose lodge hosts
several meetings
SEBRING The Sebring
Moose Lodge 2259 will host
music by Larry Musgrave
from 5-9 p.m. today. The
Moose Legion will meet at 6
p.m. Thursday, following by
a 7 p.m. meeting of the.
House Committee and
Officers and a general meet-


ing and enrollment to follow
that.
For details, call 655-3920.

Rockin' Country
plays at Eagles Aerie
SEBRING The Sebring
Eagles Aerie 4240 will host
an Aerie meeting at 7 p.m.
today and music by Rockin'
Country on Thursday.
For details, call 655-4007.

Fireman, Franke
play at Moose lodge
LAKE PLACID The
Lake Placid Moose 2374
will host music by Fireman
from 5:30-8:30 p.m. today
and by Franke from 5:30-
9:30 p.m. Thursday.
For details, call 465-0131.

Legion Post 69 hosts
music by Annie
AVON PARK The
American Legion Post 69 in
Avon Park will host music -
by Annie today.
For details, call 453-4553.

BPOE board meets
LAKE PLACID The
Lake Placid Elks Lodge
2661 BPOE Board will meet
at 7:30 p.m. today.
For details, call 465-2661.

Elks Lodge serves
spaghetti dinner
LAKE PLACID A
spaghetti dinner is served


from 5:30-7 p.m. every
fourth Wednesday at the
Lake Placid Elks Lodge
2661 for $6 per person. The
menu includes spaghetti,
meatballs, mini-salad bar,
dessert, iced tea or coffee.
Tax included.
Any -questions, call the
lodge at 465-2661.

Woman's Club hosts
bunco party
LAKE PLACID The
Lake Placid Woman's Club
will hold a bunco party at
11:30 a.m. Thursday at the
clubhouse, 10 N. Main Ave.
Cost is $6, which includes a
light lunch.
For reservations, call
Sandy Arch at 465-7563. If
you cannot attend, call to
cancel.

Dessert Card Party
slated for Thursday
SEBRING The GFWC
Woman's Club of Sebring,
4260 Lakeview Drive
(across the street from
Veteran's Beach), will host a
dessert card party at 11:30
a.m. Thursday. The event is
open to players of cards,
bridge and other games. Cost
-is $3 per person.
Call 385-6888 for reserva-
tions.

County committees
meet Thursday
SEBRING There will


be a Recreation and Parks
Advisory Committee meet-
ing at 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Sports Complex, Concession
Building at 216 Sheriff's
Tower Road.
The Highlands County
Lakes Association Tourist
Tax Projects Committee
meets at 8:30 a.m. Monday
in the Purchasing conference
room at 4344 George, Blvd.
The public is invited to
attend both meetings.

Bar Association
sponsors free public
seminar at library
LAKE PLACID There
will be a free public seminar
on Florida Landlord Tenant
Laws at Lake Placid
Memorial Library beginning
at 5 p.m. Thursday. Attorney
Scott LeConey will be the
speaker.
The seminar is sponsored
by the Highlands County Bar
Association and Justice
Parker Lee McDonald Law
Library.
Be advised that no indi-
vidual legal advice will be
given. For additional infor-
mation, call the law library
at 402-6621. To reserve a
seat call the library at 699-
3705. Seating is limited.
Beth Norman to
speak at dinner
SEBRING Be enter-
tained by guest speaker Beth


Norman, known as "The Hat
Lady," at the Sebring
Country Estates Civic
Association Inc. carry-in
dinner at the clubhouse,
3240 Grand Prix Drive, at 6
p.m. Thursday. Bring a
favorite dish to share, then
sit back, relax and enjoy the
history of hats through
Norman's entertaining skits.
For information, call 382-
1207. There will be a 50/50
raffle drawing. New mem-
bers from the Sebring
Country Estates and Grand
Prix Heights subdivision are
welcomed. Membership .is
only $10 annually per person
and is payable at any carry-
in or business meeting.

Germaine to speak
at meeting
SEBRING Highlands
County Republican
Executive Committee will
convene at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday at Inn on the
Lakes. County chairman
Andy Tuck will host Robert
"Bob" Germaine, Clerk of
Court for Highlands County.
Germaine will update the
committee on the statutory
functions of Clerk of Court.
An added value to this dis-
cussion will be the impact of
cost-saving measures that
have been implemented
since Germaine has assumed
his duties.
Committee members,
guests, and interested citi-


zens are invited to a buffet
dinner at 5:30 p.m., prior to
the meeting. For informa-
tion, contact 402-5456.

Venus Volunteer Fire
Department to.meet
VENUS The regular
monthly board meeting of
the Venus Volunteer Fire
Department will be at 6 p.m.
Thursday at the fire house
nextto the Venus clubhouse.
All in the community are
invited to attend.

Beach Boppers
gather this week
SEBRING The Avon
Park Beach Boppers will
host their 15th annual Dance
Party from Thursday through
Saturday at the Kenilworth
Lodge. Dancers from the
southeast come together to
dance their version of the
Bop, Shag, East and West
Coast Swing and Jitterbug.
There will be three nights
of dancing plus two days of
pool parties and lunches.
This year's theme will be
"Pirates." Dress in your best
pirates garb and join Ye
Mates for some swashbuck-
ling fun.
Party registration is $55.
For details and to download
a flyer, go to www.avonpark
beachboppers.com or call
Janice Adams at 452-1568.
For hotel reservations, call
The Kenilworth Lodge at
385-0111.


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50Legals


iN THE CIRCUIT COURT -
OFTHE TENTFI JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
Case No: 28-2009-CA-000045-
Division:
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH
MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1, .
Plaintiff,
-vs-
CAROL A. WELLER, et al,
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: CAROL A. WELLER /
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 3607 NW 91ST
AVENUE
SUNRISE, FL.33351
CURRENT ADDRESS: 3607 NW 91ST
AVENUE
SUNRISE, FL 33351
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
CAROL A. WELLER
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 3607 NW 91ST
AVENUE
SUNRISE; FL 33351
CURRENT ADDRESS: 3607 NW 91ST
AVENUE
SUNRISE, FL 33351
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 SPOUSE,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER.
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 74, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 44, 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 10th day of March, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE'
Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Sara Turnbull
As Deputy Clerk
March 18, 25, 2009

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: GC 09-415
DAVID L. MARSH
Plalntiff(s)
vs.
MARCIA H. FERGUSON DACOSTA
and ADRIAN FERGUSON, et al
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Marcia H. Ferguson Dacosta
Adrian Ferguson


P.O. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F08061123 CHASE-SPECFHLMC-R-ejayska
**See Americans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the Americans Disabilities


1050 -Lega
,1801 SE Genaro Tr.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Last known residence and address
or If any of the aforesaid' persons is dead,
then his or her unknown heirs, devisees, lega-
tees or grantees; and any and all other per-
sons or parties claiming by, through, under or
against them; and all claimants, persons or
parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact
legal status, If known, claiming under any of
the above named or described Defendant(s)
or parties or claiming to have any right, title or
Interest In and to the lands hereinafter descri-
bed as Defendant(s).
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Ac-
tion to foreclose a Mortgage for the following
described property In Highlands County, Flori-
da, to wit:
Lots 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227 and 1228, AVON
PARK LAKES UNIT NO. 4, according to the
Map or Plat thereof recorded In Plat Book 4,
Page 91, 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 it, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney,
whose name and address is: David F. Lanier,
Esq., P.O. Box 400, Avon Park, Florida
33826-0400, and file the original with the
Clerk of the above styled Court on or before
April 27, 2009, otherwise a judgment may be
entered against you for the relief demanded In
the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said
Court on March 19th, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /s/ Ann Kopp
March 25; April 1, 8,15, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 28-2009-CA-000117
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ORLANDO GARCIA-PLACENCIA, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
ORLANDO GARCIA PLACENCIA
Last Known Address: 2607 Pompino Dr.,
Sebring, FL 33870
Also Attempted At: 2970 NW 27th Street, Mi-.
ami, FL 33142
Current Residence Unknown .
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE'OF ORLANDO GAR-
CIA PLACENCIA
Last Known Address: 2607 Pompino Dr.,
Sebring, FL 33870
Also Attempted At: 2970 NW 27th Street, Mi-
ami, FL 33142
Current Residence Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclo-
sure of Mortgage on the following described
property:
LOT 710, SEBRING, RIDGE, SECTION C, AS
PER PLAT THEREOF 'RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 7,: PAGE 54, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
bas been filed against.you and you are re-
quired to serve a Copy of your written defens-
es, If any, to it, on Marshall C. Watson, P.A.,
Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1800
NW 49th STREET, SUITE 120, FT. LAUDER-
DALE, FL 33309 on or before April 15, 2009, a
date which Is within thirty (30) days after the
first publication of this Notice In the News-
Sun and file the original with the Clerk of this
Court either before service on Plaintiffs attor-
ney or Immediately thereafter; otherwise a de-
fault will be entered against you for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
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.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
Court this 10th day of March, 2009.
Robert W. Germaine
As Clerk of the Court
By. Is/ Sara Turnbull
As Deputy Clerk
March 18, 25, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 28-2008-CA-00651,
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs. I
GREG REPPERT A/K/A GREGORY T.
REPPERT, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
GREG REPPERT A/K/A GREGORY T. RE-
PPERT
Last Known Address: 3862 Enchanted Oaks
Lane, Sebring, FL 33875
Current Residence Unknown
SUSAN REPPERT A/K/A SUSAN E. REPPERT
Last Known Address: 3862 Enchanted Oaks
Lane, Sebring, FL 33875
Current Residence Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclo-
sure of Mortgage on the following described
property:
LOTS 9 & 10, IN BLOCK A, OF UNRECORDED
PLAT OF THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING,
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 It, on Marshall C. Watson, P.A.,
Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address Is 1800
NW 49th STREET, SUITE 120, FT. LAUDER-
DALE, FL 33309 on or before April 15, 2009, a
date which Is within thirty (30) days after the
first publication of this Notice in the News-
Sun and file the original with the Clerk of this
Coqrt either before service on Plaintiff's attor-
ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a de-
fault will be entered against you for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
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.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
Court this 10th day of March, 2009.
Robert W. Germaine
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Sara Turnbull
As Deputy Clerk
March 18,25,2009


1050 Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 09-89
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BLANCHE IRENE GILLIAM
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Blan-
che Irene Gilliam, deceased, whose date of
death was February 3, 2009, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Highlarttls County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of which is 590
S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870.
The names and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal representative's
attorney are set forth below. r
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 SO FILED WITHIN THE
TIME' PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME- PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice
Is: March 18, 2009.
Personal Representative:
/s/ I. William Quesenberry
105 Savilla Lane
Lake Placid, Florida 33852
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Charlotte Stone
Charlotte Combs Stone
Attorney for I. William Quesenberry
Florida Bar No. 21297
Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. &
Associates, PL
3200 US Highway 27, Suite 304
Sebring, FL 33870
Telephone: (863) 402-5696
Fax: (863) 402-5697
March 18, 25, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 09-104
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DIANE TROTTER,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DIANE
TROTTER; deceased, whose date of death was
January 17, 2009, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is 590 S. Com-
merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 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 SO FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD
SET. FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice
Is: MARCH 18, 2009.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Jeffrey L. Smith
8371 Whispering Oaks Way
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Attorney for Personal Representative:.
/s/ Ronald S. Kochman
RONALD S KOCHMAN, ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 271888
Kochman & ZIska PLC '
222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 950
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone; (561) 802-8960
00004057
March 18, 25, 2009 -
THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 28-2008-CA-000964
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.-*
DAVID ELLIS A/K/A DAVID J. ELLIS, et al,
Defendant(s). ,
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY. GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dat-'
ed March 09, 2009 and entered In Case No.
28-2008-CA-000964 of the Circuit Court of
the TENTH Judicial Circuit In and for HIGH-
LANDS County, Florida wherein CHASE HOME
FINANCE LLC, Is the Plaintiff, and DAVID EL-
LIS A/K/A DAVID J. ELLIS; PEGGY C. ELLIS;
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED, AS NOMINEE
FOR CITIMORTGAGE, INC; WOOLEY'S
SHEDS, INC.; are the Defendants, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash at JURY
ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF
THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00
AM, on the 7th day of April, 2009, the follow-
Ing described property as set forth in said FI-
-nal Jud]ment:
LOT 20, IN BLOCK 14, OF HIGHLANDS
PARK ESTATES SECTION B, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 4, PAGE 68, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NA/K/A 132 JOHNSON AVENUE, LAKE
PLACID, FL 33852
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 March 10, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By:/s/ Priscilla Michalak
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, P.L.


1050 Le
Act, persons with disabilities needing a special
accommodation to participate In this proceed-
ing should contact the individual or agency ,
sending the notice at Echevarria & Associates,
P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018,
telephone (813) 251-4766, not later than sev-
en (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing
impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V)
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
March 25; April 1, 2009



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 02-400-FC
BARBARA A. FRANKLIN,
Petitioner,
and
LAWRENCE D. FRANKLIN,
Respondent.
Notice of Action
'To: BARBARA A. FRANKLIN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolu-
tion of marriage has been filed against you
and you are required to serve a copy of writ-
ten defenses, If any, to: Lawrence D. Franklin,
Petitioner, 3707 Meadow Green Drive, Ta-
vares, Florida 32778, on or before April 10,
2009, and file the original with the Clerk of
Court, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring,
Florida 33870, either before service on Peti-
tioner or Immediately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you for the re-
lief demanded in the petition.
Dated: February 26, 2009
Robert Germaine
As Clerk of the Court.
Sara Turnbull
Sas Deputy Clerk
March 11,18,,25; April 1,2009
THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 28-2008-CA-001144
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DEYVIS VAZQUEZ, et al,
Defendant(s).,
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dat-
ed March 09, 2009 and entered in Case No.
28-2008-CA-001144 of the Circuit Court of
the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGH-
LANDS County, Florida wherein CHASE HOME
FINANCE LLC, is the Plaintiff, and DEYVIS
VAZQUEZ; are the Defendants, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at JURY AS-
SEMBL.Y ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE
HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430
'SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on
the 7th day of April, 2009, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said Final
Judgment:
LOT 17, IN BLOCK 6, OF HIGHLANDS
PARK ESTATES SECTION R, ACCORDING TO
THE 'PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 5, PAGE 17, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 447 PERSHING AVENUE,. LAKE
PLACID, FL 33852
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 March 10, 2009,
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
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
F08073299 CHASEDIRECT-SPECFHLMC-R-
ejayska
**See Americans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the Americans Disabilities
Act, persons with disabilities needing a special
accommodation to participate in this proceed-
ing should contact the individual or agency
sending the notice at Echevarria & Associates,'
P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018,
telephone (813) 251-4766, not later than sev-
en (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing
impaired, (TOD) 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V)
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
March 25; April 1, 2009
THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION I
CASE NO. 28-2008-CA-000664
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
TU HAl TRAN, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dat-
ed March 09, 2009 and entered In Case No.
28-2008-CA-000664 of the Circuit Court of
the TENTH Judicial Circuit In and for HIGH-
LANDS County, Florida wherein WELLS FAR-
GO BANK, NA, Is the Plaintiff, and TU HAl
TRAN; JACK JACKOBOWITZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF JACK JACKOBOWITZ N/K/A
SHERRY JACKOBOWITZ; EAST PALMHURST
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; CITY OF
SEBRING; are the Defendants, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at JURY AS-
SEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE
HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430
SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on
the 7th day of April, 2009, the following de-
scribed property as set forth-In said Final
Judgment:
LOT 2, BLOCK 233, EAST-PALMHURST,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE(S) 72, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 3512 ELLINGTON AVENUE, SEBR-
ING, FL 33870
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 March 10, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
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
F08042689 NMNC-SPECFHLMC-R-elayska
**See Americans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the Americans Disabilities
Act, persons with disabilities needing a special
accommodation to participate in this proceed-
ing should contact the Individual or agency
sending the notice at Echevarrla & Associates,


from the sale, if any, other than the property
owner as of the date of the [is pendens must
file a claim within 60 days after the sale.
Dated: March 9, 2009.
Robert W. Germaine
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak
March 25; April 1, 2009


1050 -Lega
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 09-111
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Iva C. Hamilton
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Iva C.
Hamilton, deceased, whose date of death was
March 10, 2009, and whose Social Security
Number is XXX-XX-0033, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Highlands' County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of which is 590
S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870.
The names and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal representative's
attorney 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 SO FILED WILL BE,
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
,(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice
is: MARCH 25, 2009.
Personal Representative:
/s/ William R. Merkle
1901 South Congress Avenue, Suite 120
Boynton Beach, Florida J3426-6549
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ William R. Merkle
Florida Bar No. 054328
1901 South Congress Avenue, Suite 120
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426-6549
Telephone: (561) 732-2626
March 25; April 1, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 08-1422 FCS
MIGDALIA MEZA TABOADA,
Petitioner,
and
RODOLFO MEZA,
Respondent.
Notice of Action
To: RODOLFO MEZA
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolu-
tion of marriage has been filed against you
and you are required to serve a copy of writ-
ten defenses, if any, to: Migdalla Meza Taboa-
da, Petitioner, P.O. Box 25, Lake Placid, Flori-
da 33852, on or before April 25, 2009, and file
the original with the Clerk of Court,, 430 S.
Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida.33870,
either before service on Petitioner or immedi-
ately thereafter; otherwise a default will be en-
tered against you for the relief demanded in
the petition, .
Dated: March'12, 2009
Robert Germaine
As Clerk of the Court
Rose M. Dilling
as Deputy Clerk
March 18, 25; April 1, 8, 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Pursuant to Ch 713.585(6) F.S. United Ameri-
can Lien & Recovery as agent with power of
attorney will sell the following vehicles) to the
highest bidder subject to any liens; net pro-
ceeds deposited with the clerk of court; own-
er/lienholder has right to hearing and post
bond; owner may redeem vehicle for cash
sum of lien; all auctions held in reserve.
Inspect 1 week Irior @ lienor facility; cash or
cashier check; 15% buyer prem; any person
interested ph (954) 563-1999.
Sale date April 17, 2009 @ 10:00 am 3411
NW 9th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
20308 2004 Isuzu vin#: JALE5B1474790057
lienor: jb truck svc & parts 2993 us hwy 20 no
avon park fl 863-581-5626 lien amount
$8726.67
20309 1997 Frht vin#: 1FUYDSEBXVP881391
Iienor: lb truck svc & parts 2993 us hwy 20 no
avoh park fl 863-581-5626 lien amount
$13757.95
Licensed & bonded auctioneers flab422 flau
765 & 1911.
March 25, 2009
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC AUCTION: APRIL 10, 2009
AT 9:00 A.M.
LOCATION: AVON TOWING, 1102 KERSEY
ST., AVON PARK, FL 33825
.YEAR MAKE
1996 ISUZU
VIN# JR2RJ187XTC000239
March 25, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 07001150GCS
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST,
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST
MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET
BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2006-M3 UNDER THE POOLING AND
SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF
SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE
Plaintiff
Vs.
SANDRA K. CARTER, etal.
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure or Order dated
March 9, 2009, entered in Civil Case Number
07001150GCS, in the Circuit Court for HIGH-
LANDS County, Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE
BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS
TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SE-
CURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS
THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M3
UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1,
2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE is the Plaintiff,
and SANDRA K. CARTER, et al., are the De-
fendants, I will sell the property situated in
HIGHLANDS County, Florida, described as:
Lots 11146 thru 11150 inclusive and Lots
11175 thru 11179 inclusive, Unit 34, AVON
. PARK LAKES SUBDIVISION, according to the
plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page
38, of the Public Records of Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida.
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder,
for cash, at Jury Assembly Room, in Base-
ment of Highlands County Courthouse, 430
South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Fl 33871,
at 11:00 a.m. on the 17th day of April, 2009.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus


ing should contact the ASA Coordinator no
later than seven (7) days prior to the proceed-
ings. If hearing impaired, please call (800)
955-9771 (TDOO) or (800) 955-8770 (voice),
via Florida Relay Service.
March 25; April 1,2009


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: GC 08-1733
DAVID L. MARSH
Plaintiff(s)'
vs.
TIMMALLEY T. THORNEY and
MELISSA C. THORNEY, husband and wife,
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Melissa C. Thorney
4647 Empire Way
Greenacres, FL 33463
Last known residence and address
or if any of the aforesaid persons is dead,
then his or her unknown heirs, devisees, lega-
tees or grantees; and any and all other per-
sons or parties claiming by, through, under or
against them; and all claimants, persons or
parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact
legal status, if known, claiming under any of
the above named or described Defendant(s)
or parties or claiming to have any right, title or
interest in and to the lands hereinafter descri-
bed as Defendant(s).
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Ac-
tion to foreclose a Mortgage for the following
described property'in Highlands County, Flori-
da, to wit:
Lot 4, Block 62, SUN 'N LAKES'ESTATES
SECTION 6, according to the Map or Plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 61,
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 it, on the Plaintiff(s) attorneY,,
whose name and address is: David F. Lanier,
Esq., P.O. Box 400, Avon Park, Florida
33826-0400, and file the original with the
Clerk of the above styled Court on or before
April 10, 2009, otherwise a judgment may be
entered against you for the relief demanded in
the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said
Court on March 9th, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /s/ Sara Turnbull
March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT .
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NUMBER GG 08-1495
HAYDEN COMPANY,
a Florida Corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSE M. LIRA and
JOSE L. LIRA, .
and all known or-unknown persons claiming .
under or through them, unknown spouses,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other .
parties claiming by, through, under, or against
, any known or unknown person who is known
to.be dead or is not known to be either dead -
or alive,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to'a
Final Default Judgment of Foreclosure entered
in the above-entitled cause in the Circuit Court
of Highlands County, Florida, I will sell the
property situated in Highlands County, Florida,
described as:
Lot 14, Block 121, of PLACID LAKES SEC-
TION NINE;' according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 8,.Page 5, of the Public
Records of Highlands County, Florida.
at public sale, to the highest and best bid-
der for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in
the basement of the Highlands County Court-
house located at 430. S. Commerce Street,
Sebring, FL 33870 at 11:00 a.m., on the 7th.
day of April, 2009.
SIGNED this 10th day of March, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak
Deputy Clerk
March 18, 25, 2009
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 08-1421-GCS
TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE
CORP.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JAMES BRAD BUSH; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF JAMES BRAD BUSH; LAUREN D.
BUSH; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS,
IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE
RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS,
LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER
PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS;
HIGHLANDS INDEPENDENT BANK; WHETHER
DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EXISTING,
TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES,
ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR
TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANTS) AND
ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST
DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN TENANT #1;
UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice Is hereby given that, pursuant to a
Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure en-
tered In the above-styled cause, In the Circuit
Court of.Highlands County, Florida, 1 will sell
the property situate In Highlands County, Flor
Ida, described as:
LOT 19,.BLOCK 21, SYLVAN SHORES
ESTATES SECTION C, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5,
PAGE 87, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A
1710 Buck Street
Lake Placid, FL 33852
at public sale, to the highest and best.bid-
dkr, for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in
the basement of the Highlands County Court-
house located at 430 South Commerce Ave-
nue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 AM, on Aprli 9,
2009.
DATED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCIf,
2009.
Any person claiming an Interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date of the is pert-
dens, must file a claim within 60 days after
the sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of this court
on the 10th day of March, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak
Deputy Clerk
Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Attorneys for Plaintiff
In accordance with the American with Disabili-
ties Act of 1990, persons needing a special
accommodation to participate in this proceed-


P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-50t8,
telephone (813) 251-4766, not later than sev-
en (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing
Impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V)
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1050 Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
(ASE NO. 08-1561 GCS
JOHN C. MERCEDE and
PATRICIA MERCEDE,
Plaintiff,
vs.
SILOTTE ADOLPHE; ANY AND ALI,
UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE
HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT
WHO IS NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTY MAY
CLAIM AN INTEREST AS.SPOUSE, HEIR,
DEVISEE, GRANTEE OR OTHER CLAIMANTS,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE Is hereby given that pursuant to a
final decree of foreclosure entered in the
above-entitled cause in the Circuit Court of
Highlands County, Florida, I will sell the prop-
erty situated in Highlands County, Florida, de-
scribed as:
Lot 39, Block 170, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES
OF SEBRING, UNIT 10, according to the plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 60,
of the Public Records of Highlands County,
Florida.
.STREET ADDRESS: 4323 Gerona Avenue,
Sebring, Florida 33872
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, in Sebring, Rorida at 11:00 A.M. on
the 16th day of April, 2009.
Any person 'claiming an interest In the sur-
plus from the sale, If any, other than the prop-
erty owner as of the date ofthe date of the s pendens
must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.
SIGNED this 17th day of March, 2009.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE
Clerk of the Circuit Court-
By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak
Deputy Clerk
March 25; April 1, 2009
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO
'THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TO VACATE AN EASEMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Commissioners of Highlands County,
Florida, upon petition of Randall & Rene Ar-
rowsmith, will on the 7th day of April, 2009, at
9:00 A.M., In the Board of County Commis-
sioner's Meeting Room at 600 South Com-
merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, consider and
determine whether the county will vacate the
easement described below and renounce and
disclaim any rights of the County and the pub-
tli in and to the easement and land in connec-
tion therewith. The easement is described as:
THE 15 FOOT UTILITY & DRAINAGE EASE-
MENT LOCATED ON THE 7.5 FEET ON THE
SOUTH EDGE OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, AND
THE 7.5 FEET ON THE NORTH EDGE OF LOT
5, BLOCK 45, SEBRING LAKES, UNIT 4A, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 32, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Persons interested may appear and be
heard at the time and place specified above.
Any person who might wish to appeal any de-
cision made by the Board of County Commis-
sioners of Highlands County, Florida, in public
hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he
will need a record of the proceedings, and for
such purpose, he may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made
which will include the testimony and evidence
upon which such appeal is to be based.
The Board of County Commissioners of
Highlands County, Florida, does not discrimi-
nate upon the basis of any individual's disabil-
ity status. This non-discriminatory policy in-
volves every aspect of the Board's functions,
including one's access to, participation, em-
ployment or treatment in its programs or ac-
tivities. Anyone requiring reasonable accom-
modation as provided for in the Americans
With-Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Flori-
-da Statutes, should contact Mr. John Minor,
- ADA Coordinator, at (863) 402-6509 (Voice),
863-402-6508 (TTY), or via Florida Relay
Service-7-11, or email: iminor@hcbcc.ora. Re-
quests for CART or interpreter services should
be made at least 24 hours in advance of the
meeting to permit coordination of the service.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Chairman
ATTEST: Robert W. Germaine, Clerk
March 18, 25, 2009

1 55 "Highlands
1 35 County Legals
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
Please take notice that Ordinance No. 1278 will be
presented to the City Council for adoption upon its
second and final reading, at the City Council Cham-
bers, 368 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL
33870 on the 7th day of April, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. The
complete legal description by metes and bounds and
a copy of the proposed Ordinance canr be obtained
from the office of the City Clerk; Any person may ap-
pear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordi-
nance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEYWAY LYING
WITHIN BLOCK 81, FIFTH ADDITION TO THE TOWN
OF SEBRING, IN THE CITY OF SEBRING AND ESTAB-
LISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursbant to Section 286.0105 of the Florida Stat-
utes, as amended, the City Council hereby advises
that if any interested person decides to appeal any de-
cision made by the City Council with respect to any
matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a
record of the proceeding and that; for such purpose,
he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record Includes the testi-
mony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
This notice shall be published on March 25, 2009.
I/s/ Kathy Haley
Kathy Haley, City Clerk
City of Sebring, Florida
Robert S. Swalne
Swaine & Harris, P.A.
425 South Commerce Ave.
Sebring, FL 33870
City Attorney
February 25,2009
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
(CHAPTER 197.512-FLORIDA STATUTES)
AX DEED SALE: 4/15/2009
CERT. NO.: 00/3053
TX DEED NO.: 08000857TDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALBERT LIN, HOLD-
ER OF TAX CERTIFICATE NUMBER 00/3053, ISSUED
6/1/2001, HAS FILED SAME IN MY OFFICE AND HAS
MADE AN APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED TO BE IS-
SUED THEREON. SAID CERTIFICATE EMBRACES THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IN THE COUN-
TY OF HIGHLANDS, STATE OF FLORIDA, TO WIT:
C043428-11019200390
LOT 39, BLOCK 192, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF
SEBRING UNIT 11 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF'AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
THE ASSESSMENT OF SAID PROPERTY UNDER SAID
CERTIFICATE ISSUED WAS IN THE NAMES) OF
MARIO G. FLORES; CARMELITA B. FLORES; SUN N
LAKE ESTATES IMPV. DISTRICT
UNLESS THE SAID CERTIFICATE SHALL BE RE-
DEEMED ACCORDING TO LAW THE PROPERTY DE-
SCRIBED THERE N WILL BE S6LD TO THE HIGHEST
BIDDER IN THE MAIN HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, BASEMENT, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, ON
4115/2009 ATTHE LEGAL HOUR OF SALE, 10:00 A.M.
DATED THIS 3/11/2009
ROBERTW.GERMAINE
CLERK OF COURTS


BY: /S/ SANDY PARKER
DEPUTY CLERK
March 11, 18,25; April 1,2009.


News-Sun Wednesday, March 25, 2009


1055 Highlands
1 0 5 County Legals
HIGHLANDS COUNTY

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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
CHAPTER 197.512-FLORIDA STATUTES)
AX DEED SALE: 4/15/2009
CERT. NO.: 00/4009
TAX DEED NO.: 08000859TDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALBERT LIN, HOLD-
ER OF TAX CERTIFICATE NUMBER 00/4009, ISSUED
6/1/2001, HAS FILED SAME IN MY OFFICE AND HAS
MADE AN APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED TO BE IS-
SUED THEREON. SAID CERTIFICATE EMBRACES THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IN THE COUN-
TY OF HIGHLANDS, STATE OF FLORIDA, TO WIT:
C043428-14029300130
LOT 13, BLOCK 293. SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF
SEBRING, UNIT 14, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 73,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
THE ASSESSMENT OF SAID PROPERTY UNDER SAID
CERTIFICATE ISSUED. WAS IN THE NAMES) OF
CARLOS JOSE FERRER NAVA; AMELIA URANIA NO-
GUERA FERRER; SUN N LAKE ESTATES IMPV. DIS-
TRICT
UNLESS THE SAID CERTIFICATE SHALL BE RE-
DEEMED ACCORDING TO LAW, THE PROPERTY DE-
SCRIBED THEREIN WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST
BIDDER IN THE MAIN HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, BASEMENT, JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, ON
4/15/2009'AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF SALE, 10:00 A.M.
DATED THIS 3/11/2009
ROBERT W. GERMAINE
CLERK OF COURTS
BY: /S/ SANDY PARKER
DEPUTY CLERK
March 11,18, 25; April 1,2009


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appt's., light cooking, errands, local & out-of-
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Mowing, trimming, mulch, landscaping. Free
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2050 Job opportunities
MOMS HELPING MOMS
'Work from home. No selling. PT/FT.
www.workathomeunited.com/sherrie
or call 309-255-3684.-

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2100 Help Wanted
Floral Consultant needed for busy Floral
Retail Shop. Must have computer skills,
positive attitude & sales background. Please
send resume to News-Sun, 2227 US 27 S.,
Sebring, Fl. 33870. Attention Box #2199

FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE
is looking for a F/T TEAM LEADER. FEI
is a Juvenile Program working with 25
at-risk male youth. Please contact
Program @ (863) 699-3785 for more
details. Must pass background screen-
ing, and drug testing. FEI is an EOE.
FT Legal Asst. needed with experience in real
estate/title work. Probate and guardianship
experience a plus. Pleasant atmosphere.
Benefits include 401K & medical.
Email resume to mbrown@morrellpa.com
or fax to 863-802-5312
GET A JOB
With a custom resume composed by
a 20-yr. professional. Low rates include
free interviewing tips and job counseling.
Call Gail at Write Smart anytime,
863-471-6120.

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED in Lake Placid. 863-
840-1018.

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General Labor Construction
CDL-A w/Hazmat
Light Industrial -All Shifts
Carpenters w/Tools
*Equipment Operators

Daily Work, Daily Pay
Report Ready To Work
6:00 A.M. Daily
Office Hours 6:00 A.M. 6 P.M.

3735 Kenilworth Blvd.
471-2774
EOE/Drug Free Workplace

Nail Tech with established clients.Private
room at Day Spa fully equipped. Three
months free rent. Rent or commission. Call
863-382-9646or email resume to
thespa@embaromail.com

NOWHIRING
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
STORE MANAGER & MANAGEMENT.
Previous retail management experience
required. Movie knowledge and attention to
detail a must. Please send resume to:
2035 8th St. NW
Winter Haven, FL' 33881
or drop off at local store location:
3575 US 27, N., Sebring, FL

SALES PERSON with high energy, neat and
honest. Mus nt to be very successful.
If so, call 863-655-9100. Midwest Pools,
ask for Greg Sr.

Seeking, a motivated individual with
sales & or marketing experience. Candidate
should possess excellent verbal & written
communication skills. Strong organizational
skills and have an assertive positive attitude.
The candidate should have high creativity
skills and be computer literate. We offer an
excellent benefit package. Please send
resume to: New-Sun, 2227 US HWY 27 S.,
Sebring, Fl. 33870, Attention: Box 2198
SUNSHINE PAYDAY LOANS looking for store
clerk. Willing to travel in Highlands &-
surrounding counties. Self -motivated, quick
learner & hard worker, will train. Travel a
must, fax resume to 863-453-6138.


Business
3050 Opportunities
LIQUOR LICENSE HIGHLANDS COUNTY
TERMS AVAILABLE ** NO TRANSFER FEEl
Realty Masters, Realtors
800-523-7651


4000
Real Estate


4040 Homes For Sale-
LOOKING FOR THE BEST DEALS?
Foreclosures, Short Sales and other great
buys! Call Dawn Dell, Dell Realty,
for a new updated list daily.
863-381-0400

4080 Homes for Sale
4V08 Sebring
SEBRING JACKSON HEIGHTS
3BR, 2BR, 2CG, w/additional 1.5 car garage.
Nice lot, Endcl rear porch under air & screened
front porch. Some furn avail. $114,900 with
possible owner financing. 863-214-3480.
SOO Homes for Sale
Lake Placid
BY BUILDER
Now for sale. REDUCED BY 80K. 3BR,
2BA, full 2CG. Cathedral ceilings, plant
shelves, all large, rooms, close to Placid
Lakes park & boat ramp. Deeded Lake
June access. NOW $199,000. 620 Cat-
fish Creek Rd In Placid Lakes. Meyer
Homes, INC. 863-414-4075, cell
or 863-465-7338 after 3pm.


A 1 OA Villas & Condos
4120 I F for Sale
Sebring- Beautiful 2BR/2BA/2 carport
condo. New appliances, new A/C.
Excellent condition. $83,000.
321 Manor Circle, off Thunderbird Rd.
Call 863-471-3106.
4" 7 Lakefront Property
4170 For Sale
AVON PARK HISTORIC LAKE BYRD
100ft lakefront, lake view,
& lake access lots. Ready to build, starting
@ $59,000. Financing available. Only
2 miles N. of downtown Avon Park, on US 27
Call David @ 863-452-2536.


5000
Mobile Homes

Mobile Homes
5050 MobilFor Sale
Lake Placid Why Rent?? Nice 55 + park.
1 1/2BR, 1BA, large Florida room, new floors
& carpet. Ready-to move in. Priced right
$17,500. See at Paradise Mobile Village,
11 Horseshoe Ln.

RE-HABED LAKEFRONT UNITS
SEBRING: 1BR, 1 BA In 55+ Community.
Beautiful white sand beach, boat dock, club-
house. $302.50 per month. 813-716-1683.
SEBRING 4BR, 2BA Double wide on own land.
1,672 sq ft. New floors thru-out, laminant /
carpet in BR's. Deck on side, fenced back
yard, 8'x20 shed. SEE TO APPRECIATE4
$78,000. 863-381-6677.
SEBRING REFURBISHED Mobile Home in
Francis I, a 55+ MHP. Furn,1BR, 1BA, Large
FL room, Carport, Shed, Newer appl's, W/D.
Lot rent, $340 month. $9,000 or best offer.
Will consider renting. Call 863-471-0474..
SEBRING WHISPER LAKE MHP.Completely
remodeled, partially furnished, 14 x 60 2BR,
2BA, 2-car Carport, all new12 x15 Florida
room, newly painted, remodeled baths, kitch-
en; new heat pump/A/C, 12x12 Shop, close to
shopping. $46,500. 863-382-1965:
SELECTION of 1 & 2 Bedroom units for sale,
..friendly/active 55+ park, located near shop-
ping, banks, hospital, reasonable lot rent incl.
S/W/G and lawn mowing. Call for more info.
or to see units. No pets please.
Call (863) 385-7034

515 C Mobile Homes
5'5 For Rent
RENT TO OWN
SEBRING Late model, single/DW, 2 and 3 BR
mobile homes. Owner financing, low down
payment, low lot rent, no credit needed. Quiet
neighborhood. Please call'863-385-0417.
SEBRING 55+ MHP
2BR, 1BA, furnished,
next to Walmart. $550 month.
NO PETS. 863-382-6761.


6000

Rentals


6050 Duplexes for Rent
1405 HIGHLAND DR. SEBRING
2BR/1 BA, no pets, no kids. Walk to shopping.
$550/mo., 1st, last & $500 security.
Call 863-465-0075.
AVON PARK 2BR, 2BA, garage, porch. Incl's
appliances + W/D & lawn service, $675 per
month. Can provide cable, water & electric for
additional $190 month. Available May 1st.
Please call 863-453-4134, leave message.
Sebring- Stop Looking! 2 duplex units avail.
now. Close to everything. 2BR/1 BA, w/central
air/ heat..Freshly painted, exc. cond. Both
have util. rms. No pets. 1 has w/d. $560/mo.
+ sec: 1 has all new carpet. $565/mo + sec.
863-763-1759 or 863-381-2810.

62 O Unfurnished
62 Apartments
AVON PARK ,- studio with balcony
overlooking Lake Verona and City Park,
laundry facilities, $365/mo.
100 E. Main St.
863-453-8598
AVON PARK Great for one person, Small Effi-
ciency, all utilities furnished. $475 mo. No
pets. 863-453-4591 or 352-255-4544.
DINNER LAKE area, Sebring. 1 & 2
bedroom apartments. $495 $600/mo.
Includes water, large rooms, fresh
paint & tile floors. Call Gary Johnson
@ 863-381-1861.'

LEMON TREE APTS.
Single story 1 bedrooms w/private patio
N EW refrig, stove, washer/dryer.WSG incl.
Pets OK, quiet friendly Avon Park Communty
Call 386-503-8953


SEBRING NEW, SPACIOUS 3BR, 2BA, 2CG,
off Parkway, all apple's, carpet/tile throughout,,
pool, lawn care, cable, CHA, ceiling fans, lots.
of storage, scrn porch. Sm pet OK. $900 mo.
Looking for.good tenants. 863-382-2419

6300 Unfurnished Houses

(2) 2BR/1 BA homes recently
remodeled. New carpet & paint.
$400/mo, 1st, last & sec.
Call 863-991-5159.
LP For Rent- 1, 2 & 3 bedroom
apts. & houses available in Lake
Placid. Please call Compton Realty
for a list at 863-465-4158.
SEBRING
(1) Newly Remodeled 2BR, 2BA,
4221 Elson Ave, $700/mo + $600 sec.
(2) 2BR, 1BA, 1CG, 3437 Sparta Circle, $650
mo/+ $600 sec. Call Steve, 863-385-3101.


6300 Unfurnished Houses
SEBRING MUST SEEI 3BR, 2BA, 1CG,
Sebring Ridge area, nice neighborhood.
$800/mb + $800 security deposit.
863-402-0400 or 863-414-0842.
SEBRING 3BR (possibly 4BR), 1BA LARGE
fenced yard with Citrus trees. Nice neighbor-
hood, Indian Streets off Lakeview Dr.,
$700 mo.+ 1st & Sec. 863-446-1861.

6320 Seasonal Property

SEBRING 1BR, 1BA FURNISHED
1 or 2 people only. $450/mo. +
electric & sec dep. Background
check req. NO Pets. 863-382-8658.

6350 Cottages for Rent
LAKE PLACID LAKE HOUSE on beautiful Lake
Placid. Unfurn 2BR, 1.5BA; all new appliances
included. Reduced to $750/mo. + 1st & secur-
ity. For more information or to schedule an
appointment to view, call 561-313-0574.
SEBRING RACE FANS! Furnished gues house
for rent. Sleeps 2 comfortably. All utilities and
cable provided. 5 acre yard for vehicle/trailer
parking. $600 per week or $90 per day. Call
Dean at 863-414-2109.

Business & Offices
6600 For Rent
Downtown Sebring -1 Month Free Renti!
Limited time offer! Office space as low as
$249/mo. plus tax. 200-1400sf available. A/C,
electric included. Full sized elevator, access to
conference room. Low cost DSL available.
863-385-1705 www.halnzaenter.comr


7000
Merchandise


7030 Estate Sales
LARGE ESTATE SALE -Dealers preview
opportunity. Numerous collections/
collectibles by world traveler/career Navy
Nurse. Hundreds of items Call for
appointment. Sebring 471-0389.

7180 Furniture


CONSIGNMENTS ON SALE

MATTRESS SETS: Twin size, $135;
Full size, $165; Queen size, $195:
Recliner, $50; Leather adjustable
Recliner, $$295; Beautiful Sectional,
$395; 3-Pc End Table set, $95; 5-Pc
Bedroom set, $295; Rattan Bedroom
set, $295; Queen size Bedroom set,
$295; Queen Sleeper, $95; China
hutch, $85; Large Entertainment
Center, $150; Large Computer Desk,
$125; Florida style Sofa & Chair
(must be seen), $250; Florida print
Sofa, $95; Pair/Rattan trim Loveseats,
$150/Pr; Adjustable Electric Bed, $295.
These and many more
Consignments on Sale!

West Coast Furniture;
5535 US Hwy 27, South
Sebring, FL 33870
863-382-7666

WEST COAST FURNITURE
now accepting quality
consignment items.
CALL 863-382-7666


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. Thanksl!!ll

7300 Miscellaneous
ALTOSHAM COOK & HOLD, $1,900.
Altosham heated food display, $650.
48" charbroiler, $700. Clewiston,
Call 305-322-2056

7310 Bargain Buys
1940ish Antique 16ft metal fishing boat with
windshield & trailer. A handyman's special
find. $500. Call 863-471-6766. '
1979 EBKO 17ft pleasure/fishing fiberglass
boat & trailer with an EVINRUDE engine that
needs work. $500. Call 989-274-9090.
2 sleeping bags, like new. $6.
Call 863-471-3069.
ALLIGATOR Hand Carved, 5' long, $150.
Please call 863-446-1400.
BIKE (2) 20", 1 New Huffy Boys; Used Girls;
$50 for both. 863-402-2285.
BISTRO SET 3 piece, In good condition. $30.
Please call 863-452-6359.
BRASS BED FRAME. Beautiful. $150 obo.
863-382-4470.
Bread maker, West Bend, like new w/manual.
$25. Call 863-471-3069 .
BUNK BEDS
Red, Blue, & Yellow metal with matching
desk, $40. Please call 863-382-6179.
COOKWARE, ASSORTED. Some with lids.
$20. Please call 863-655-0342.
DELL MONITOR 17". Excellent working condi-
tion. Beautiful clarity. Has all cords with it.
Will sell for $100. Please call 863-304-2931.
DODGE VAN 1995, green, full power, TV.
$500. Please call 863-214-1555.
FLORIDA GATOR PEDAL CAR, Childs, $85.
863-446-1400
MINI STATE TV ANTENNA. Remote HDTVW
comparable. 863-453-9304
Murray Select Rider Mower, 12hp, 30", runs
good. $300. Call 863-465-1040.
ROWING MACHINE Excellent condition. $50.


863-382-4470.
SCOOTER 2005 SUNL, red, 135 miles. Does
not work. $300. Call 863-465-1091
SCOOTER 3-Wheel Mobility Express, new bat-
teries, excellent condition, $450. Please call
863-465-2805.

SHIRTS STAFFORD wrinkle-free; 171/2/
32/33. $5 each. Please call 863-465-1091.

SINGER featherweight sewing machine $300,
863-446-1400
SLED Antique old fashioned homemade hard-
wood snow sled. Good condition. A great buy
@ $75. Call 863-471-1546 anytime.
Tea cart, older, on wheels, good condition.
$100. Call 863-471-3069.
VACUUM (2) Hoover Uprights, bagged & bag-
less, excellent condition, will separate or $50
for both. Call 863-402-2285.


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7310 Bargain Buys
VIOLIN old with 3 old cases; no reasonable of-
fer refused 863-471-6256


7320 Gara & Yard Sales
AVON PARK 3-FAMILY SALE -403 N. Delaney
Ave, Fri & Sat, Mar. 27th & 28th, 8 am 2 pm.
Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Household Items,
Bab;y Items, & MORE!
Avon Park Lakes- 2047 Hartman Rd.. follow
signs from Stryker & Olivia. Thur-Fri. March
26th & 27th. 8AM-2PM. Many RV/Camping
items, awning screen, collapsible ladders,
uniform scrub tops, LG/XL clothes, books
and household misc.

COMMUNITY SALE
31 FAMILIES
SEBRING VILLAGE MHP
TRASH & TREASURERS SALE
In Clubhouse; Mar. 28th,
7:30-12 Noon. Noon. 1 mile W. of
Wal-Mart on Schumacher Rd.
Donuts & Coffee Served.

LAKE PLACID VFW POST 3880 ANNUAL
YARD SALE New location, Lake Placid
Storage, 1461 Lake Groves Rd, NW, Fri, 8-2;
Sat, 8-12. Furniture, Household Goods,,
& MUCH MORE!!
Lake Placid Multi Family Yard Sale.
110 Lake HuntleyvDr., off Holmes.
Thur-Fri-Sat. March 26th, 27th & 28th.
8AM-5PM. Vintage glass, furniture,
electronics, jewelry, clothes + lots
of misc. Items.
MULTI FAMILY Garage Sale 1711
Theon St. Fri + Sat. Mar. 27 & 28.
8am-2pm. All proceeds go to
The American Cancer Society's
Sebring Relay For Life
SEBRING 1231 Kerry Dr, off Sparta Rd, Fri-
Sat, Mar. 27th & 28th, 8 am 2 pm. Sm gas
scooter (50cc) bedding, clothing, puzzles,
LOTS OF MISC! LOTS OF GOOD BARGAINS!
SEBRING 4017 Elson Ave, off Golfview, Fri-
Sat, Mar. 27th & 28th, 8 am 3 pm. A large
variety of items. Proceeds will benefit Calvery
Church Building Fund.
SEBRING 908 Granby Ave, off Lake Haven,
Sat., March 28th, 7 am 4 pm. Furniture,
clothes, household items, dishes, toys, &
LOTS OF GREAT STUFF!!
SEBRING HILLS, 215 R6bin Ave, Sat, Mar.
28th, 8-? Keyboard, Organ, Music Books,
Twin Bed, Sleeping Bags, Lots of Kitchen
Items, Tools, RV Supplies. Overhead,
Projector, Kids Items, 863-899-2430.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!


SEBRING Spring Lake Village II, 117 Voss Ct.,
Sat, Mar. 28th, 8 am- 2 pm. Household.
Items, Books, Clothing & LOTS OF OTHER
GREAT STUFFI Please come Browse & Shopl


SEBRING: COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING
COMMUNITY SALE. Sat, Mar. 28th, 7:30 am -
12:00. Hammock Rd to CR 635, L 2 mi. to
entrance, located near swimming pool.


7340 Wanted to Buy
WANTED TO BUY OLDER, RELIABLE WORK
VAN.Reasonably priced. 863-382-4470
WANTED TO BUY OLDER, RELIABLE WORK
VAN.Reasonably priced. 863-382-4470

7520 ets & upp


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$500. Excellent condition. Call 863-471-6643.
TRAVEL SCOOTER will travel 25 miles on full
charge. Charging unit included. Light weight
and easily fits in back of van or SUV...no ramp
needed. $850, financing available. Please call
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8000
Recreation


8050 Boats & Motors
STARCRAFT BOAT 1999, 40hp Mercury
motor, CLEAN, semi-v, wide/deep, includes
many extras. $4900. Excellent Condition!
Please call 863-357-7065.


8300 Pools & Supp11
SWIMMING POOL Above Ground, only 2
years old. 24' roud x 5' deep. Complete with
filter & pump. $700. Call 863-446-0371.


8400 Recreational Vehicles
1986 WINNEBEGO TRAVELMASTER, 26 ft,
460 CID, Interior updated / fully stocked.
$5,600 OBO. Call 863-273-9152.


9 100 Motorcycles & ATVs
YAMAHA 2007 V STAR 1100 SILVERADO
low mileage, all chrome, Illness forces sale.
NADA $7885; asking, $6500 obo.
863-441-3180.

9200 Trucks
MAZDA
2003 Double Cab
23,866 miles, black, excellent condition.
$5,500. 863-465-1025.

9250 Vans
2005 CHRYSLER TOWN 'N COUNTRY. 7-pas-
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miles. MUST SELLI REDUCED TO: $5,900.
Please call 863-471-1452

9450 Automotive for Sale
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manual, full power package, 6 CD auto
changer, 59,000 miles. Great condition.
$5,000. Call 863-471-6643.
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Swinging Streaks sweep Dragons


Courtesy photo
Sebring's Mike Reed serves one up
toward a win at Lake Placid Monday,
pushing the Blue Streak season mark
to 11-1.


By DAN HOEHNE
daniel.hoehne@newssun.com
The Blue Streaks of the tennis courts
matched each others performance
Monday, with both the boys and girls
teams topping Lake Placid by 7-0 match
scores.
At Sun 'N'Lake, host Sebring got
wins from Kelsie' Johnson, 6-1, 6-1, at
number one singles with numbers two'
through five in singles winning just as
convincingly.
Kaley Walter went 6-2, 6-4 over a
game Jalitza Serrano at number two and
Alyssa Kariofyllis worked a 6-3, 6-2
win over Ana Heredia at three.
Kelsey Tucker and Shana Bassett
went 6-0, 6-1, and 6-0, 6-3 at four and
five respectively, before Johnson and
Walter teamed up at number one dou-
bles to win 8-2 andBassett and Tucker
won 8-4 at number two.,
"We are a young team, but we have a
lot of talent and depth," head coach Jane
Hollinger said. "Shana Bassett is in just
her first year and is such. an aggressive
player. I only wish she'd started as a
freshman. They're all very focused and
are stepping up."


For the boys, the singles matches
were all straight-set wins with Michael
Reed going 6-2, 6-1 and Nikhil
Raghaveera 6-1, 6-2.
Vihang Nakhate's 6-0, 6-0 victory
was duplicated by Brain Miller before
Andrew Midence had a bit of a tougher
time with a 6-1, 7-5 win.;. :
Chris Horta teamed with Reed to win 8-
2 in number one doubles with Miller and
Raghaveera also taking an 8-2 triumph.
"We're pretty strong," head coach
Jack Holt said. "Our one loss was to
Booker. We beat them here, 4-3, then lost
at their place by the same score. With our
record, I expect to be seeded pretty high
for districts, but we have a few more dual
matches, including one with Braden
River, who should b'e a pretty strong
team. I've got my fingers crossed."
That match was Tuesday night in
Bradenton, with results too late for
press time. Check Friday's News-Sun
for the recap.
The wins put both Sebring team's at
11-1 on 'the season with three matches
left before the district tournament com-
mences April 13 and 14 at Hardee.


Ne%%s-Sun file photo b) DAN HOEHNE
Alyssa Kariofyllis and the Lady Blue Streaks moved to 11-1
on the season after Monday's 7-0 match-win over Lake
Placid.


Panthers grab gritty win


By DAN HOEHNE
daniel.hoehne @nes un com
AVON PARK An excited
look',of relief was apparent
on the faces of the South
Florida baseball team after its
10-inning, more-than-four-
hour marathon. 12-11 win
over the Manatee Lancers
Monday night.
None stood out more than
that of Matt Devlin, who
delivered the game winner in
the extra frame after failing
to do so two innings earlier.
"'I was just
.SFCC praying for
another
12' chancee" he
said. "I just
MCC wanted to
1 make sure I
S kept it ,away
From the
pitcher." F .
That was the unfortunate
result in the eighth inning
when. with the bases loaded
and one out in an 11-11 con-
test. Devlin got jammed and
bounced one back to the
mound to start a 1-2-3.
inning-ending double play.
When his chance came
again in the tenth, again with
one out and the bases loaded,
the former Alon Park Red
Devil got the barrel of the bat
around and grounded one
into the hole at short, where
no play could be made as
Chaz Abelh came in with the
winning run.
"This was just a gritty per-


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formance by our guys." head
coach Rick Hitt said. "I feel
good for Matty that he had a
chance to redeem himself.
Just like the. team, we just
kept battling back and beat a
very talented ball club."
Things hadn't started so


well., with errors contributing
to two Lancer runs to open
the game.
But the Panthers came
right back with three in their
half of the first, with slugger
Jerry Neufang taking a pitch
in the shoulder with the sacks


full to score one. Abeln plat-
ing Greg Smith on a fielder's
choice and Ryan Williams
shooting one back up the
middle to: score Austin
Gaines.
They'd have to battle back
some more as four more runs


went up on the visitorss side
of the scoreboard, helped by
a Logan Moro three-run jack,
in the second.'
Smith and Gaines notched
RBI1 singles in the Panther

Continued on page 3B


Lady Streaks learn a tough lesson


By DAN HOEHNE
daniel.hoehne@new ssun.c
om
SEBRING Some learned
lessons are painful ones and
the Lady Blue Streaks
learned one in that fashion
Monday, taking a 12-2 home
loss to the Hardee Lady
Wildcats.
"There was some team dis-
cipline that had to be dealt
Hardee with," head
ee oach Joe
12 Sinness said.'
SWith the
Sebring result being
that the
'2 Sebring squad
2& that took the
field was, for
the majority, the junior varsi-
ty roster.
Haley Pack, Dino Lower,
Kayla Clemens and Camiel
White were the varsity play-
ers represented, with Lindsay
Lovett, Lauren Welborn,
Michelle Bash, Jayme
Faircloth, Brittany Lockhart,
Kelsey. Allen and Meri
Littlefield making their varsi,


I .
News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNE
Camiel White goes all out to make this diving catch in left field Monday night. Hardee, however, was, too much for an
undermanned Lady Blue Streak squad in the Wildcats 12-2 win.


ty debuts.
"They were nervous and it
showed," Sinness said. "But
they settled in."
And it showed as after the
Wildcats pounced on the


nervous Streaks for 10 runs
in four innings, only two
more would cross the plate
over the final three.
"They had only an hour
and a half of practice to get


ready for this," Sinness
added. "But I'll go to battle
with this group anytime.
They worked hard and I'm
proud of them."
The hard lesson for the rest


of the varsity squad was rep-
resented in the district loss,
which they'll have a chance
to redeem Friday on the road
at Booker.


And Another
Thing...
Dan Hoehne

Wake-up

calls
Perhaps it will go the
way of Olympic basket-
ball, this World Baseball
Classic thing.
For years, the
Americans \%ere the dom-
inant force representing
'our game' of hoops on
the world stage.
But. when the rest of
the world's professionals
caught up to our ama-
teurs, changes had to be
made.
So our pros went
against their pros and
early on it was a
blowout.
They caught up again,
so then it took a more
complete commitment by
our pros to get back on
top.
It looks like it has
reached that stage with
another of our games, the
one ol' Abner Doubleday
put together way back
when or whoever actu-
ally got it going.
Granted, there hasn't
been much of a world
stage to play on, with it
only recently becoming
an Olympic sport, and
even more ,recently being
dismissed from the
Games, and with the
* World Series really only
being the Championship
Series of Major League
Baseball.
We've long known of
the talent hidden in Cuba
and have more recently
been discovering the
strengthening abilities in
the Far East.-
Well, now it's all come
rushing past us like a
mid-90s, chin-music fast-
ball as Japan won the
WBC for the second
straight year, topping
South Korea Monday.
And it's not like we
didn't have our pros out
there though we didn't
have all the really- good
pros.
The timing of it, as
well, doesn't make it a
great measure, with many
of those really good pros
backing out to more
gradually get ready for a
long season of competi-

Continued on page 3B


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News-Sun Wednesday, March 25, 2009


Page 2B


THE SCOREBOARD


EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L Pet GB
x-Boston 54 18 .750 -
Philadelphia 36 33 .52216%
New Jersey 30 40 .429 23
New York 28 42 .400 25
Toronto 25 45 .357 28
Southeast Division
W L Pct GB
y-Orlando 52 18 .743
Atlanta 42 29.592 10Y
Miami 38 32 .543 14
Charlotte 31 39 .443 21
Washington 16 56 .222 37
Central Division
W L Pct GB
x-Cleveland 57 13 .814 -
Detroit 34 35.493 22Y
Chicago 33 38.465 242
Milwaukee 31 40.43726 -
Indiana 29 42 .408 28Y2
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
W L Pct GB
Houston 47 25 .653 -
San Antonio 45 24 .652 Y,
New Orleans'. 44 25 .638 1%
Dallas 42 28 .600 4
Memphis o 17 53 .243 29
Northwest Division
W L Pct GB
Denver 45 26 .634 -
Utah 43 26 .623 1
Portland 44 27 .620 1
Oklahoma City 20 50 .286 24Y%
Minnesota 20 51 .282 25
Pacific Division
W L Pct GB
x-L.A. Lakers 55 14 .797 -
Phoenix 39 31 .557162%
Golden State 25 45.357 30Y%
L.A. Clippers 17 54 .239 39
Sacramento 15 55 .21440Y%
x-clinched division
y-clinched playoff spot
Monday's Games
Chicago 101, Washington 99
Atlanta 109, Minnesota 97
Boston 90, L.A. Clippers 77
Miami 94, Memphis 82
Orlando 106, New York 102
Phoenix 118, Denver 115
Philadelphia 114, Portland 108, OT
Tuesday's Games
Detroit at Chicago, late
L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, late
Golden State at San Antonio, late
Houston at Utah, late
Wednesday's Games
Miami at Indiana, 7 p.m. '
Milwaukee at Toronto, 7 p.m:
San Antonio at Atlanta, 7 p.m.
Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m.
New Jersey at Cleveland, 7 p.m.
Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
LA. Clippers at New York, 7:30 p.m.
Boston at Orlando, 8 p.m.
Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
Golden State at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Utah at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.'


EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L OT Pts GF GA
New Jersey 47 23 3 97 225,181
Philadelphia 40 22 10 90 233 206
Pittsburgh' 39 27 8 86 233 222
N.Y. Rangers 3827 8 84187198
N.Y. Islanders 24 40 8 56182234
Northeast Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
x-Boston 46 17 10 102243171
Montreal 36 27 9 81214 220
Buffalo 34 30 8 76 212 208
Ottawa 32 30 10 74193207
Toronto 30 30 13 73219257
Southeast Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
Washington 45 23 6 96 238 216
,Carolina 40 28 7 87216212
Florida 35 27 11 81200206
Atlanta 30 37 6 66 223 249
Tampa Bay 23 33 16 62189240
WESTERN CONFERENCE'
Central Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
y-Detroit 48 16 9 105273 217
Chicago 38,22 11 87233191
Columbus 38 28 6 82 201 200
Nashville 35 30 7 77184199
St. Louis 33 30 9 75199212
Northwest Division
W L OT Pts GF GA
Calgary 42 24 6 90238 221
Vancouver 38 24 9 85214196
Edmonton 35 28 9 79207 219
Minnesota 34 30 8 76183178
Colorado 31 40 2 64 189232
Pacific Division
W L OTPtsGF GA
x-San Jose 48 14 10106233176
Anaheim ,35 31 6 76 203 208
Dallas 33 31 8 74 204222
Los Angeles 30 32 10 70187213
Phoenix 30 36 7 67181 225
Two points for a win, one point for
overtime loss or shootout loss.
x-clinched division
y-clinched playoff spot
Monday's Games
Philadelphia 4, New Jersey 2 .
Carolina 3, Florida 2, OT
Calgary 5, Detroit 3
Tuesday's Games
Minnesota at N.Y. Rangers, late
Washington at Toronto, late
Atlanta at Montreal, late
Columbus at Tampa Bay, late
Anaheim at Nashville, late
Los Angeles at St. Louis, late
Vancouver at Dallas, late
Detroit at Edmonton, late
Wednesday's Games
Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Ottawa at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Minnesota at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.


Anaheim at Colorado 9p.m.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
W L Pct
Los Angeles 18 4 .818
Kansas City 13 9 .591
New York 14 10 .583
Texas 14 10 .583
Boston 13 10 .565
Minnesota 12 10 .545
Tampa Bay 11 10 .524
Seattle 12 12 .500
Oakland 12 13 .480
Toronto 9 11 .450
Chicago 11 14 .440


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Detroit 8 13 .381
Cleveland 8 14 .364
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W L Pet
Atlanta 16 5 .762
St. Louis 16 6 .727
Pittsburgh 13 9 .591
Milwaukee 12 9 .571
Chicago 15 12 .556
San Francisco 14 14 .500
Los Angeles 12 12 .500
New York 10 11 .476
Cincinnati 11 13 .458
Colorado 10 12 ..454
Florida 9 12 .429
Philadelphia. 9 12 .429
Washington 9 12 .429
Arizona 8 14 .364
San Diego 5 15 .250
Houston 5 16 .238
NOTE: Split-squad games count in the
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league teams do not.
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Boston 7, Detroit 6
Houston 10, Florida 8
Cincinnati 3, Toronto 0
Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 1
Minnesota 8, Baltimore 7
St. Louis 6, Washington 3
Philadelphia 8, N.Y. Yankees 3
Chicago Cubs 20, Oakland 5
San Diego 9, Kansas City 7
L.A. Angels 10, LA. Dodgers 4
Seattle 5, San Francisco 1
Colorado 7, Milwaukee .1
Tuesday's Games
N.Y. Mets vs. Houston, late
Minnesota vs. Florida, late
Philadelphia vs. Toronto, late
Washington vs. Baltimore, late
Texas vs. Seattle, late
Colorado vs. Chicago Cubs, late
San Diego vs. L.A. Angels, late
San Francisco vs. Arizona, late
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland, late
Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta, late
Boston vs. N.Y. Yankees, late
Oakland vs. Kansas City, late
Seattle vs. L.A. Dodgers, late
Wednesday's Games
Boston vs. Cincinnati at Sarasota, 1:05
p.m..
Houston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, 1:05
p.m.
Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie,
1:10 p.m.
Colorado vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe,
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LA. Dodgers vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix,
4:05 p.m.,
Cleveland vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz.,
4:05 p.m. >
Oakland vs. Chicago White Sox at
Phoenix, 4:05 p.m.
Atlanta vs. Washington at Viera, 7:05
p.m.
Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port
Charlotte, 7:05 p.m.
Arizona vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz.,
9:05 p.m.


EASTERN CONFERENCE
W L T PtsGF GA
Chicago 1 0 0 3 3 1
Toronto FC 1 0 0 3 3 2
New England 1 0 0 3 1 0
D.C. United 0 0 1 1 2 2
Columbus 0 0 '1 1 1 1
Kansas City 0 1 0 0 2 3
New York 0 1 0 0 0 3
WESTERN CONFERENCE
W L T Pts GF GA
Seattle 1 0 0 3 3 0
Chivas USA 1 0 0 3 2 1
Los Angeles 0 0 1 1 2 2
Houston 0 0 1 1 1 1
Real Salt Lake 0 0 0 0 0 0
Colorado 0 1 0 0 1 2
FC Dallas 0 1 0 0 1 3
San Jose 0 1 0 0 0 1
NOTE: Three points for victory, one
point for tie.
Saturday's Games
Toronto FC at Columbus, 4 p.m.
Chicago at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.
New England at New York, 7:30 p.m.


Kansas City at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.
Houston at San Jose; 10:30 p.m.
Real Salt Lake at Seattle FC, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday's Game
Chivas USA at FC Dallas, 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 2
Columbus at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 4
Seattle FC at Toronto FC, 4 p.m.
FC Dallas at New England, 7:30 p:m.
Houston at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.
Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 5
New York at Chicago Fire, 3 p.m.
San Jose at Kansas City, 3 p.m.
Columbus at Chivas USA, 8-p.m.


BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
MLB-Suspended San Francisco RHP
Kelvin Pichardo 50 games for testing
positive for the use of a performance-
enhancing substance.
American League
BOSTON RED SOX-RHP Curt Schilling
announced his retirement.
MINNESOTA TWIlNS-Optioned 2B
Luke Hughes and INF Matt Macri to
Rochester (IL). Reassigned OF Luis
Matos to their minor league camp.
NEW YORK YANKEES-Assigned LHP
Kei Igawa to their minor league camp.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS-Optioned RHP
Henry Rodriguez to Sacramento (PCL).
Reassigned RHP Andrew Carignan,
RHP Vin Mazzaro and OF Matt Carson
to their minor league camp.
National League
CINCINNATI REDS-Optioned RHP
Ramon Ramirez and INF Danny Richar
to Louisville (IL). Assigned LHP Ron
Flores and RHP Jeff Kennard to their
minor league camp. Released LHP
Aaron Fultz and 1B Daryle Ward,
COLORADO ROCKIES-Optioned INF
Joe Koshansky and RHP Greg Reynolds
to Colorado Springs (PCL). Reassigned
RHP Jhoulys Chacin to their minor
league camp.'
HOUSTON ASTROS-Placed RHP
Brandon Backe and INF Aaron Boone
on the 15-day DL, effective March 27.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS-Named Don
Newcombe special advisor to the chair-
man.
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES-Assigned
RHP Kyle Kendrlck, C Lou Marson and
INF Brad Harman to their minor league
camp.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS-Reassigned
RHP P.J. Walters to their minor league
camp.
SAN DIEGO PADRES-Acquired RHP
Luke Gregerson from St. Louis to com-
plete an earlier trade. Optioned RHP
Josh Geer, RHP Scott Patterson, LHP
Joe Thatcher, C Jose Lobaton, INF Matt
Antonelli and OF WillVenable to
Portland (PCL). Reassigned OF Chad
Huffman to their minor league camp.
Agreed to terms with RHP Shawn Hill
on a minor league contract.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
NEW YORK KNICKS-Signed C ,, :
Courtney Sims to a 10-day contract.
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER-Recalled
I D.J. White from Tulsa (NBADL).
ORLANDO MAGIC-Re-signed C
Adonal Foyle.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
CLEVELAND PROWNS-Signed WR
David Patten.
MIAMIDOLPHINS-Traded C Samson
Satele to Oakland for an undisclosed
draft pick.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
CALGARY FLAMES-Recalled F David
Van der Gulik from Quad City (AHL).
LOS ANGELES KINGS-Assigned F
Kevin Westgarth to Manchester (AHL).
MONTREAL CANADIENS-Assigned F
Max Pacioretty to Hamilton (AHL).
NEW YORK RANGERS-Recalled D
Mike Sauer from Hartford (AHL).
PHOENIX COYOTES-Recalled G Al
Montoya from San Antonio (AHL).


LOCAL SCHEDULE


Avon Park


Lake Placid


Sebring


SFCC


THURSDAY: Baseball vs. LaBelle, 7 p.m.; JV Baseball at LaBelle, 6 p.m.; BoysTennis at
Lake Placid, 4 p.m.; GirlsTennis vs. Lake Placid, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY: Baseball at Braden River, 7 p.m.; JV Baseball at DeSoto, 6 p.m.; Softball at
Palmetto, 5:30/7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Baseball at Lake Placid Bill Jarrett Spring BreakToumament,TBA


THURSDAY: Baseball vs. DeSoto, 7 p.m.; JV Baseball at DeSoto, 6 p.m.; BoysTennis vs.
Avon Park, 4 p.m.; GirlsTennis at Avon Park, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY: JV Baseball at Hardee, 6 p.m.; Softball at DeSoto, 5/7 p.m.
MONDAY: Baseball hosts Bill Jarrett Spring BreakToumament,TBA
TUESDAY: Baseball hosts Bill Jarrett Spring BreakToumament,TBA


THURSDAY: Boys/GirisTennis at Braden River, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY: Baseball at Booker, 7 p.m.; JV Baseball vs. Clewiston, 6:30 p.m.; Softball at ,
Booker, 6:30 p.m.;Track at Clewiston, 4:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Baseball at Lake Placid Bill Jarrett Spring BreakToumament,TBA
TUESDAY: Baseball at Lake Placid Bill Jarrett Spring BreakToumament,TBA


TODAY: Baseball at Manatee, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY: Softball at Polk, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY: Baseball vs. Hillsborough, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY: Baseball at Hillsborough, 1 p.m.


SPORTS SNAPSHOTS


24th Mall Festival 5K
AVON PARK The 24th Annual Avon
Park Mall Festival 5K Run/Walk is set
for Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 a.m. at
the old armory building on Verona
Avenue.
Race registration will begin at 6:30
a.m. for the run that benefits the boys
and girls track teams at Avon Park High
School.
Entry fees are $15 thru March 24 and
$20 thru race day.
Checks should be made payable to
Central Florida Striders, 3310 Par Road,;
Sebring, FL 33872 and sent to race
director Chet Brojek.
Runners should include their age, tee
shirt size and run/walk choice. Each par-
ticipant will compete in five-year age
groups from 14-and-under thru 80+.
Those needing an entry form may con-
tact Brojek at 385-4736 or via email at:
cbrojek@comcast.net.
Come join the fun and follow up with
the Rotary All You Can Eat pancake
breakfast following the race!
Tickets for the breakfast will be on
sale during registration.

Bulltsitic ride at Firemen's
SEBRING Tickets are on sale now
for the annual Bullistic bull riding event,
which is set for April 4 at Firemen's
Field.
Tickets are $10 for pre-sales and $12
at the gate and are available at all
Highlands Independent Bank locations
and BP stations in the county, as well as
Glisson Feed and Lake Placid Feed and
Western Wear.
There will be live music at the event.
Gates open at 6 p.m. and mutton busting
for the kids starts at 7 p.m., with the bull
riding to follow.

Adult volleyball
AVON PARK Put a team together!
Business teams, church teams, family
teams and community teams are all invit-
ed to participate. Registrations are being
accepted through March. Fee is $75 per
team.
Maximum of 10 players per team.
Must be 16 years or older. Season will
run eight to 10 weeks, beginning March.
Call Avon Park Recreation Center at
452-4414 for more information. Or stop
by 207 E. State Street to register.

L.P. Christian Fun Shoot
LAKE PLACID The Lake Placid
Christian School will be hosting its third
annual Fun Shoot Saturday, April 18, at
the Square One Sporting Clay Club.
Sponsorships are available, ranging
from individual shooting round and
lunch for $75, station sign for $100, four
shooters and lunch for $300, six shoot-
ers, lunch and sign for $500 or eight
shooters, lunches and banner for $1,000.
Lunch alone, which inlcudes prime
rib, jumbo shrimps, strawberry shortcake
and 'all the fixins,' is $25.
All levels receive one raffle ticket per
registered person, with additional raffle
tickets sold for prizes worth more than
$2,000.
For more information, call 414-2305.

WIN 5K
SEBRING Get out your running
shoes and dress out for the third annual
Wellness Is N (WIN) 5K Run.
The annual event gives people the
chance to raise funds for their Highlands
County American Red Cross while
stretching their endurance and running
speed. Registration starts at 7 a.m.
Saturday, March 28, at Highlands
Hammock State Park, with a shotgun


start at .7:30 a.m,
Runners may preregister for $15 or
register the day of the event for $20. If
they raise $50 or more in pledges from
their community, however, the run is
free.
Red Cr6ss volunteers will man an aid
station for thirsty or hungry runners at
the start/finish line. Bananas are courtesy
of L&D Produce in Sebring.
The run starts on Hammock Road in
the park near the CCC Museum area, fol-
lowing the paved drive-around path in
Highlands Hammock State Park, past the
old homestead, the Charlie Creek Trail,
and the amphitheater, before heading
back to the CCC Museum area.
Participants may run, jog, trot, or walk
finishing the course in a fast time or a
comfortable pace, as long as they get out
for some fun and exercise.
To register, download a form at polk-
countyfl.redcross.org or contact the
Highlands Red Cross at (863) 386-4440
or hcarc@vistanet.net.
Send your form with fee or pledges to
Highlands Red Cross, 106 Medical
Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870.
Sponsorships are still available for the
Run. Come forward and support your
local American Red Cross.
Tough economic times have reduced
financial support for the Red Cross, but
disaster responses continue. Local home
fires remain the most common Red Cross
disaster response.
You never know when an emergency
may occur, but knowing what to do can
save a life.

Vets Golf Tourney
LAKE PLACID Everglades Tractor
Supply, the John Deere dealer in
Okeechobee became the first major spon-
sor for the 3rd Annual Vets Golf Tourney.
Being run by Voiture 863, 40 and 8
from Placid Post 25 of the American
Legion in Lake Placid, this four-person
fun scramble will be hosted by Placid
Lakes Country Club on Saturday,'April
11 with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
This tournament has raised thousands
of dollars for needy veterans in
Highlands County, as well as youth
sports and other community projects.
Those wishing to become a major spon-
sor or hole sponsor, or contribute a door
prize can call Ray Ploughe at 441-4119,
or Cmnder J.P. Plunkett at 441-4103.
Hole-in-one and closest-to-pin prizes
will be given on all four Par 3s, with the
$10,000 cash prize offered on hole #6.
Many golfers have already signed up
and others interested should contact the
pro shop at Placid Lakes or pick up
applications at the Post 25 Lounge on US
27N or call 465-7940.
The $60 dollar entry fee includes golf,
course refreshments and lunch at the
Legion Post at 2 p.m.

Nu Hope Golf Tournament
AVON PARK The Mid-Florida
Federal Credit Union proudly presents its
12th Annual Nu-Hope Elder Care
Services, Inc. golf tournament at
Pinecrest on Lotela Golf Course in Avon
Park on April 11.
The tournament will utilize a two-per-
son scramble format and teams will be
flighted by total handicap.
Entry fee will be $60 per person ($120
per team) which includes after-play meal
and refreshments during the day.
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, ext. 325.
Business sponsorships are available.
Previous five events have resulted in a
full field of players, so early registration
is encouraged.


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WOODHAVEN ESTATES
High Games
Jim Farmer ......... 217
Ruby Kempf ..........212
Jack Kittoe ... ..... 211
Joe Hyzny ........ .203
Walt Lange .......... 160
High Series
Ruby Kempf .........576
Joe Hyzny ...... 574
Wall Lange ........ 475
SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED
High Games
Barbara Horton ... 204
Viv an Hul.: things 201
High Series
Barbara Horton ......569
Vivian Hutchings .....514
FRANCIS II
High Games
Charlie Young .... 182
Charlene Stephens. 145
FRANCIS I
High Games
Susan Roberts ... 199
Edna Wyatt ..... 177
High Series
Susan Roerils 515
MONDAY MIXED
High Games
Jay Myers .........300
Sonny Cobb . . .257
Steve Bullard ........ 247
Billy Silva .......... 239
Russ Darling ........ 223
Carol Green ......... 222
Pauline Price ........ 211
Allen Metherson ...... 201
Pat Juliano .......... 194
Donna Stanley ....... 193
Linda Hudon ........ 186
High Series
Jay Myers ......... 746
Sonny Cobb ... ..... 702
Russ Darling ........ 631
Pauline Price. ........ 547
Carol Green ......... 538
Pat Juliano .......... 526
FLORIDA HOSPITAL
High Games
Charles Goins ....... 239
Jim Mooers .........227
High Series
Charles Goins ..... 691
Jim Mooers ......... 576
TUESDAY WOMEN'S


High Games
Cindy Darling ........ 257
Barbara Burson ......202
Goldie Pratt ......... 201
Rhonda Segert .......192
Nancy Segert ........ 183
High Series
Cindy Darling ....... 629
Nancy Segert ....... 522
Goldie Pratt ........ 516
Barbara Burson ..... 503
TUESDAY MEN'S
High Games
'Bill Grubb .... ...... 275
James Bateman ..... 268
Billy Lugo .......... 267
Charles Fulwider ..... 259
James Patton ........254
Rich Tufts .......... 236
Brad Brinkman .......236
Alex Whitback .......226
Wayne Goodlett ......225
Don Davis .......... 223
Troy Nicolai ......... 212
Bill Brunson ........ 204
Harry Thurber .......201
Jeremy Rice .......201
High Series
Bill Grubb ..... ..... 723
James Bateman ......692.
Rich Tufts .......... 678
Charles Fulwider .....6788
Don Davis .......... 669
Wayne Goodlett ...... 624
Troy Nicolai ......... 598
Alex Whitback .......590
Brad Brinkman .......575
Jeremy Rice ......... 556
Bill Brunson ........ 540
FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE
High Games
Roger Miller ........ 279
Wayne Houston ......237
Dave Hanner ........ 234
Brad Neubauer .......222
Mike Jellots ......... 205
Frank Aquilino .......204
Carol Aquilino .......192
High Series
Roger Miller ......... 675
Wayne Houston ......626.
Brad Neubauer .......612
Mike Jellots ......... 589
Frank Aquilino .... 517
Carol Aquilino ....... 515
WEDNESDAY MIXERS
High Games
Kevin Mitchell ....... 269
James Patton ........257


Herb Somers Jr. .....256
Dave Francis ........ 248
Rich Tufts .......... 245
Cindy Darling ........ 243
Ed Jeannin .......... 236
Ed Pran ............ 232
Joan Palm .......... 225
Irene Williams ....... 223
Ken Sides .........215
Ten Wesri ........ 214
Tom Sides .........213
I.-.on Hollinger ........210
'David Turner ........ 204
Rosie Jeijnnn ....... 201
'?S ndy Somers .......201
Kay Pelerson ....... 198
High Series
Dave Francis ......720
Kevin Mile rell ..... 700
Ed Jeanrin ......656
Herb Somers Jr ......646
Cindy Darling ......643
Irene Williams ...... 600
Tom Sides ......584
Ten Welsr ......576
Ken Siles ...... 566
Rosie Jeanrnin ...... 554
Joan Palm ..... 552
Sandy Somers ......542
Ron Hollinger ...... 537
Kay Peteroin ......529
THURSDAY MIXED
High Games
John Stone ....... 300
Robert Saunders ....300
Dave Francis ........ 290
Dave Blevins ........278
Don Davis ...........257
John Pingston .......248
Ronnie Carter ........241
Billy Silva ........... 219
Jerry Raymond ......211
Debbie Villalobos ..... 211
Dieter Gieler ......... 208
Terry McKamey ......203
Gigi Ridley .......... 189
Jason Carter ........180
High Series
Dave Francis ........ 786
Dave Blevins ....... 738
John Stone ......... 698
Robert Saunders .....684
Don Davis .......... 668
Ronnie Carter ........632
Terry McKamey ......581
Billy Silva ........... 568
Debbie Villalobos ... .560
Jerry Raymond ......532
BOWLERETTES
High Games'


Teri Welsh .......... 220
Karen Butler ......... 199
Sue Rearick ......... 192
Marlene Mclnturff ... 186
Jean Darlington ......184
High Series
Teri Welsh .......... 621
Jean Darlington ......519
Karen Butler ......... 511
FRIDAY BRACKETS
Higitiames
Dave Ridle 257
Dave Francis 245
Bob Saunders 244
Don Davis 235
Billy Siiv3 225
Teri Welsh ......... 213
Angel Chabrier .......200
Theresa Niomi ........195
High Series
Dave Franci .. 661
Dave Ridley 660
Bob Saunders 650
Don Davis 632
Billy Silva ... 610
Teri Welsh 583
FRIDAY SENIORS
High Games
Paul Wiseman .225
Liz Campbell .222
Marrin Bixler ....... 214
Chei Robachinski .....202
David Sieele ...... 199
Lucy Medenidorp .....186
Carol Rogers .......177
High Series
David Steele ......... 568
Liz Campbell ....:...549
Marrin Bixler ........ 547
TGIF
High Games
Charles Goins .......212
Marge McNanamy ... .211
Marlene Smith .......185
YOUTH LEAGUE
High Games
David Villalobos ......203
Christian Dinapoli ....198
Monica Thomas ......190
Kenny Sider ......... 171
Brett Didomenico .....158
Devin Hughes .......155
High Series
David Villalobos ......512
Monica Thomas ......512
Christian Dinapoli% ... .486
Kenny Sider .........478
Brett Didomenico .....469


Cubs trump Team USA for now


Continued from 1B
tion, and those that played
likely not yet at the top of
their games just a few weeks
into spring training.
Granted, this WBC is still a
fledgling concept that has not
exactly caught fire in this
country, so maybe the out-
cries won't be as vocal as the
mere rationalizing of the
USA's less-than-best finish.
Representing your country,
in your country's native sport,


some would say, trumps get-
ting ready for the season and
risking injury that could hurt
the team paying your salary.
But it's weird for me to
say, I understand that it does-
n't not yet anyway.
I want to give the World
Baseball Classic a chance, as
I've long wanted to see a true
'World' Series.
The timing as to when to
have it, so that all countries
could be at their optimal best,


is one not likely to be figured
* out or solved anytime soon.
Here's hoping they do, and
that lack of local interest
doesn't quell the pursuit of
getting this thing done right.
Until they do, however, I'm
going to stay on the side of
the rationalizers, since I don't
want any Cubs getting hurt.

Dan Hoehne is the Sports Editor
of the News-Sun. He can be
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Continued from 1B second, before
Smith came in on a wild pitch to even
things up at 6-6.
Manatee put up two in both the third and
fourth, but SFCC kept pace with a four-
spot in the third, with Williams rocketing
one out to left, for a 10-10 tie after four.
South Florida regained the lead on a
Smith single in the fifth, but the Lancers
answered with one in the seventh to lead
to the late inning drama.,
"We made some mistakes early," Hitt
said. "But the guys got gritty and just did
whatever it took to win. It was a good win
for us."
It's always a good win when you take
down the conference leader, where
Manatee now sits at 8-3 with the Panthers
at 5-6 in fourth place, a half-game behind
St. Petersburg and a -half-game ahead of
Hillsborough.
SFCC will meet Hillsborough in a
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makes the throw to first to record an out
Monday night. Devlin's bat would come
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR


The Community Calendar pro-
vides a brief listing of local
clubs and organizations who
meet on a regular basis. It is
the responsibility of the group
to update the News-Sun on
any changes in this listing by
calling 385-6155, ext. 516;
send any changes by e-mail to
editor@newssun.com; or mail
them to News-Sun Community
Calendar, 2227 U.S. 27 South,
Sebring, FL 33870.

TODAY
50 Plus Singles
Connection is an activities
club for all persons over 50.
Members gather for dinner at
various local restaurants and
have other activities. The
group meets at Beef O'Bradys
on the last Wednesday of each
month at 6 p.m. For informa-
.tion call 452-1669.
* 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 noon to 8 p.m. Hot dogs
served. 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 p.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..
Beginners dancing from 515-
6:15 p.m. Advanced dancing is.
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. New
dances taught every other
week. Call 655-2398. .
* DivorceCare is a weekly
video support group for those
experiencing the pain of sepa-
ration or divorce. Come any
Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at
First
Baptist Church of Avon Park
Fellowship Hall classroom.
Thirteen individual video ses-
sions offer hope and support.
Workbook cost is $12.
Children's and youth activities
provided. Supper available at
5 p.m. for $3 ($10 max for
family). Call 453-6681.
* Fraternal Order of Eagles'
4240 Aerie meets at 7 p.m.
the second and fourth
Wednesday at the club, 12921
U.S. 98, Sebring. For details
call 655-4007.
* 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
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; Members meet at 6:30
p.m. the fourth Wednesday for
a business meeting and din-
ner. Make dinner reservations
by calling 382-2208.
* 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.,The BPOE board meeting
is at 7 p.m. every second and
fourth'Tuesday. For details,
call 465-2661.
Lake Placid Moose plays
cards at night. Open to mem-
bers and qualified guests only.
Loyal Order of Moose,
Highlands County Lodge No.
2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon
Park. Dinner served every
Wednesday from 5:30-6:30
p.m. Lodge phone number
452-0579.
Narcotics Anonymous
Never Alone Candlelight
meets at 7 p.m. at 133 N.
Butler Ave. in Avon Park, near
the First Congregational
Church. For information call
Heartland area helpline (863)
683-0630. More information
on other meetings and events
at www.naflheartland.org.
Over The Hill Gang meets
10:15 a.m., Jim's Pistolarrow
Range for target shooting. For
details, call 655-4505.
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 Elks Lodge 1529
hosts Wacky Wednesday from
5-6:30 p.m. serving a varied
menu of food for $5 and spe-
cial drink prices. Lounge open
from 3-10 p.m. Open to Elk
members and guests. Music
provided from 4:30-7:30 p.m.'
For details, call 471-3557.
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 ice cream shuffleboard at
1:15 p.m. at 333 Pomegranate
Ave., Sebring. Call 385-2966.
* 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
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
Lakeview Drive, Sebring.
Service officer at post 12-3
p.m. For details, call 385-8902.
* Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 9853 and Auxiliary trav-
el to Royal Care Nursing
Home in Avon Park the last
Wednesday.;

THURSDAY
* 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 noon to 8 p.m. Customer
Appreciation Day. Free food.
Happy hour all day. Call 471-
1448.
* American Veterans have
euchre games every Thursday.
Sign up is at 6 p.m. and play-
ing 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 q85-8118.
* 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.'
* Fraternal Order of Eagles
4240 Aerie Auxiliary meets at
7 p.m. the second and fourth
Thursday at the club, 12921
U.S. 98, Sebring. For details
call 655-4007.
* 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 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.
* 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.
* Highlands Lake Volunteer
Fire and Rescue meets 7 p.m.
at fire department, 2840
Highlands Blvd., Avon Park,
second and fourth Thursday.
* Highlands Shrine Club on
Rt. 17 has country and blue-
grass music on Thursdays
from 6-8 p.m. until the end of
March. Call 471-2288.
* 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 Chapter 260
Order of the Eastern Star
meets at 7:30 p.m. second
and fourth Thursday at the
Masonic Lodgeon Mairi Street
in Lake Placid. No meetings
from July through September.
For details, call 465-4345.,
* 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.TThe lodge is open to
members and their guests. For
details, call 465-2661.
* Lake Placid Moose serves
burgers, jumbo hot dogs and
fries at 6 p.m. Music provided
fromn5:30-9 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 building, corner of
East Magnolia Avenue and
Hibiscus Street.
* Lake Placid Woodcarvers
meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the Cultural Center, 127 Dal
Hall Blvd. For information call
Dan Daszek at 465-7730.
* Lorlda Teens (TLT), a
newly formed part of the
Greater Lorida Community
Club, meets at 7 p.m.
Thursday to play softball, vol-
leyball and a variety of other
sports. Teens are encouraged
to come to the community cen-
ter.
* Master Gardeners of
Highlands County meets 9
a.m. every fourth Thursday at
the Highlands County Agri-
Civic Center, Sebring.
* Mothers of Preschoolers
(MOPS) meets from 9-11 a.m.
second and fourth Thursday
from May-September at Grace
Bible Church, 4541
Thunderbird Road (second
church on left). For details, call
Heidi Katsanis at 441-3879.
Web site is at www.mops.org.,
* Narcotics Anonymous
Take It Easy Group meets at
8 p.m. at St. Agnes Episcopal
Church, 3840 Lakeview Drive,
Sebring. For information call
Heartland area helpline (863)


683-0630. More information
on other meetings and events
at www.naflheartland.org.
* Overeaters Anonymous
meets from 4-5 p.m. every
Thursday at Ridge Area Arc
Cafeteria, 120 W. College
Drive. No dues, fees or weigh-
ins. Visit www.FloridaRidge
Intergroup.com. For details,
call 414-3172.
* Overeaters Anonymous
meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m.


every Thursday at Wauchula
Seventh-Day Adventist
Church, 205 S. 11th Ave.,
Wauchula. No dues, fees or
weigh-ins. Visit
www.FloridaRidge
Intergroup.com. For details,
call (863) 773-5714.
* Pine Ridge Promenaders
will be dancing from 7:30-9:30
P.m. at the Sunshine RV Park
recreation hall located 1,000
yards east of U.S. 27 on State
Road 70. For more details, call
Dan or Nell Sherman at 465-
2481 or 243-9676.
* Placid Lakes Bridge Club
meets 6-9 p.m. at Placid
Lakes Town Hall, 2010 Placid
Lakes Blvd. For details, call
465-4888.
* Ridge Area Writers meet at
10 a.m. the second and fourth
Thursday in the conference
room at the Sebring Public
Library. All writers are wel-
come. Call 465-5254.
* Sebring Breakfast Lions
Club meets 7 a.m. at Dot's
Restaurant in Sebring Square.
* Sebring Country Estates
Civic Association hosts ,
Ladies Cards at 12:30 p.m.
every Thursday. Business
meeting every second
Thursday at 7 p.m. Carry-in
dinner every fourth Thursday
at 6 p.m. Membership is $10
per person. Call 385-2030.
Located at 3240 Grand Prix
Drive. For all residents of
Sebring Country Estates and
Grand Prix Heights subdivi-
sion. Public rentals available
for special events. Call 385-
9109.
* Sebring Eagles Club 4240
serves hamburgers and french
fries from 5-7 p.m. Music is -3
from 6-9 p.m. at the club,
12921 U.S. 98, Sebring. For
details, call 655-4007.
* Sebring Lodge 249 F&AM
meets 7 p.m., second and
fourth Thursdays, 1809 Home
Ave., Sebring.
* Sebring Moose Lodge
2259Lhas enrollment at 8 p.m.
at the lodge, 11675 U.S. 98
East, Sebring. Beef franks and
Italian sausages served from 1
p.m. to closing.
* Sebring Rhythm Cloggers
dance at 6:30 p.m. at
Highlands Hammock State
Park Recreation Room in
Sebring. If interested, call 382-
3735 or 382-6973.
* Sebring Sunrise Rotary
Club meets 7 a.m., Sebring
Elks Lodge, corner of
Kenilworth Boulevard and
Southeast Lakeview Drive.
* Sweet Adeline's Show
Chorus meets at 7 p.m. every
Thursday in the Avon Park
Rotary Club, 20 S. Verona
Ave. For details, call Jeanne
Parzygnat at 699-0743; Bette
Killeen at 446-3106 or Anita
Helbig at 452-1927.
* Take Off Pounds Sensibly
meets at Venus United
Methodist Church, 962 County
Road 731, Venus. Weigh in is.
from 5-5:30 p.m. Meeting is
from'5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 465-
9165 for details.
* Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3810, 1224 County Road
621 East, Lake Placid/For
more details, call 69975444.
* Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4300 serves hamburgers
from 12-2:30 and plays bingo
at 2 p.m. at the post, 2011 SE
Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For
more details call 385-8902.

FRIDAY
* Alcoholics Anonymous
One Day At A Time group
meets for a closed discussion
at 9:30 a.m. Monday and
Friday at Covenant
Presbyterian Church, 4500
Sun 'N Lakes Blvd., Sebring.
For details, call 314-0891.
* American Legion Post 25
hosts a fish fry from 5-7 p.m.
at the post, 1490 U.S. 27,
Lake Placid. Cost is $6.
Shrimp also is available for
same price. Open to the pub-
lic. Tickets in the lounge on
Friday night. Lounge hours are
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For
details, call 465-7940.
* American Legion Post 74
has karaoke from 7 p.m. until
final call at the post, 528 N.
Pine St., Sebring. Post open at


noon. Happy Hour from 4-6
p.m. Members and guests
only. For details, call 471-
1448.
* AmVets Post 21 plays darts
from 5-8 p.m. for members
and guests. For details, call
385-0234.
* Avon Park Breakfast
Rotary Club meets 7 a.m.,
Rotary Club building.
* 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.
Harmony Hoedowners
Square Dance Club offers a
class in Lake Placid at the
Sunshine RV Resort from 9-11
a.m. Friday. For more informa-
tion, call Sam Dunn at 382-
6792 or e-mail him at sam-
dunn@dunnunn.net.
Highlands Social Dance
Club hosts ballroom dancing
every Friday, September
through April from 7-9:30 p.m.
at the Sebring Lions Club on
Sebring Parkway. Free ball-
room dance instruction is
available at 6:30 p.m. Dance
the
night away to the music of the
Big Bands. All club dances are
open to the public. Appropriate
t dress required. Admission is
$5 for members and $7 for
non-members.
Call 471-0559.
Lake Placid Elks-Lodge
2661 has lounge hours from 2
p.m. to 12 a.m. There is a fish
fry from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is
$8.50 per person. Live music
is from 6:30-10:30 p.m. The
lodge is open to members and
their guests. For details, call
465-2661.
Lake Placid Hi-12 Club,
meets at noon on the fourth
Friday at the Lake.Placid Elks,
except in June, July and
August. All Masons and their
ladies are welcome. For reser-
vations or information, call
465-3038.
Lake Placid Moose serves
wings, fish and burgers at 6
p.m. Music provided from 7-11
p.m. Pool tournament is at 8
p.m. Open to members and
qualified guests only.
Loyal Order of Moose,
Highlands County Lodge No.
2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon
Park. Karaoke from 7-10 p.m.
Lodge phone number 452-
0579.
I Narcotics Anonymous
New Day Group meets at 6
p.m. at First Presbyterian
Church, 319 Poinsettia Ave,
Sebring. For information call
Heartland area helpline (863)
683-0630. More information on
other meetings and events at
www.naflheartland.org. :
Sebring Bridge Club plays
at 12:30 p.m. at 347 Fernleaf,
Sebring.
Sebring Eagles Club 4240
serves chicken or fish baskets
from 5-7 p.m. at the club,
12921 U.S. 98, Sebring, for a
$4 donation. Blind darts is
played at 7 p.m. For details,
call 655-4007.
Sebring Elks Lodge 1529
serving buffet dinner at 5-7
p.m. Elks and guests invited.
Dance music in ballroom at 7
p.m. Dinner and dance is $10
'donation. For reservations, call
385-8647 or 471-3557.
Lounge is open from 3-10 p.m.
;: Sebring Moose Lodge
2259 serves beef franks.and
Italian sausages served from 1
p.m. to closing at 11675 U.S.
98, Sebring. For details, call
655-3920.
Sebring Recreation Club
plays bridge at 12:30 p.m. and
table tennis at 4 p.m. at 333
Pomegranate Ave. For details,
call 385-2966 or leave a
name, number and message.
Teamster Retirees meet at
the Teamster's Local 444
Union Hall at 211 Potontoc St.,
Auburndale at 11 a.m. on the
last Friday of the month
(except June, July and
August). For details, call Paul
Thomas at 471-9684.
U Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3800 serves steak by the
ounce from 5:30-7 p.m. every
fourth Friday at the post, 1224
SCounty Road 621 East, Lake
Placid. Texas Hold 'em les-
sons, 2 p.m. For more details,
call 699-5444.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4300 serves pizza from
5:30-7 p.m. and music is from
6-9 p.m. at the post, 2011 SE
Lakeview Drive, Sebring. For
details, call 385-8902.

SATURDAY
American Legion Post 25
serves sirloin burgers from


11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the
post, 1490 U.S. 27, Lake
Placid. Jam session is from 2-,
4 p.m. The lounge hours are
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members
and guests invited. Call 465-
7940.
* American Legion Post 69
in-Avon Park serves dinner at
5 p.m. and music is from 6-9
p.m.
* American Legion Post 74
open noon to 8 p.m. Hot dogs


served. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.
Call 471-1448.
Avon Park Public Library
has a free Adult Film Series at
noon. For details, call 452-
3803.
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.
Highlands County
Democratic Women's Club
meets 9:30 a.m. fourth
Saturday of the month in the
Democratic Party
Headquarters, 4216 Sebring
Parkway, Sebring. For details,
call 385-7055.
Highlands County
Housing Authority meets 7
p.m., 3909 Kenilworth Blvd.,
Sebring.
Highlands Shrine Club,
2606 State Road 17 South,
Avon Park (between Avon
Park and Sebring) has a flea
market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
country store open from 8 a.m.
to noon and pancake breakfast
served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. Vendors are welcome. No
setup fee is charged for the
summer months. Plenty of off
road parking. For details, call
382-2208.
U Lake Placid Art League
has a class in Pastels/Acrylics
taught by'Llewellyn Rinald
from from 9 a.m. to noon at
the Cultural Center, 127 Dal
Hall Blvd. Call 465-7730.
Lake Placid Elks Lodge
2661 opens the lounge at 1
p.m. Card games are played
from 1-4 p.m. The lodge is
open to members and their
guests. Call 465-2661.
Narcotics Anonymous
New Day Group meets at 7
p.m. at First Presbyterian
Church, 319 Poinsettia Ave,
Sebring. For information call
Heartland area helpline (863)
683-0630. More information on
other meetings and events, at
www.naflheartlandorg.
Overeaters Anonymous
meets at 10:30 a.m, at First
Presbyterian Church, Oak
Street, Lake Placid. For more
details, call 382-1821.
Sebring Eagles Club 4240
serves dinner from 5-7 p.m. at
the club, 12921 U.S. 98,
Sebring. Music is from 7-10
p.m. For details, call 655-4007.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3800 serves breakfast
from 8-11 a.m. and horse raic-
ing at 5:30 p.m. every second
and fourth Saturday at the
post, 1224 County Road 621
East, Lake Placid. For more
details, call 699-5444.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4300 serves a meal for
$6 from 5:30-7 p.m. and music
is from 6-9 p.m. at the post,
2011 SE Lakeview Drive,
Sebring. Call 385-8902.

SUNDAY
American Legion Post 25
Lake Placid has lounge hours
from 1-9 p.m. Live music is
from 5-8 p.m. Call 465-7940.
American Legion Post 74
open 1-8 p.m. Happy Hour 4-6
p.m. Members and guests
only. Post is at 528 N. Pine
St., Sebring. Call 471-1448.
AmVets Post 21, serve 12
ounce New York strip steak
dinner from 4-6 p.m. on fourth
Sunday at 2029 U.S. 27 S.
Cost is $7.50. Call 385-0234.
Inerstate chapter of
A.B.A.T.E. meets the last
Sunday of every month at The
Blue Crab, 825 Ridgewood
Dr., Sebring at 11 a.m.
Lake Placid Elks Lodge
2661 opens the lounge from 2-
8 p.m. Card games start at
2:30 p.m. The lodge is open to
, members and their guests. For
details, call 465-2661.
Lake Placid Moose has
karaoke in the pavilion.
Horseshoes played at 9:30
a.m. Food available at 4 p.m.
Open to members and quali-


fits only.
C lub will have
c nd bluegrass music
fro -4 p.m. Sunday,
instead of at the Shriners.
Bands featured on alternate
Sunday will be Just Country
and Memory Makers. For
information, call 471-2288.
* Loyal Order of Moose,
Highlands County Lodge No.
2494, 1318 W Bell St., Avon
Park. Cards start at 4 p.m.
Music outside Tiki Hut at 3
p.m. Lodge phone number
452-0579.


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met March 11 at Eastside
Christian Church with presi-
dent Alice Stahr presiding.
The hostess committee
served lunch to 62 members
and two guests in a festive
St. Patrick's Day atmos-
phere.
Stahr welcomed everyone
and reminded members
about the Solution Box and
the Recycle Table that had
plants, bulbs, magazines and
garden items that were give
away items. The president's
newsletter deadline for arti-
cles is Friday.
Paula Kincaid, Highlands
County Master Gardener,
presented a very interesting
and informative program on
the history and habits of the
African, Africanized and
European honey bees.
Membership chairwoman
Lorraine Tzoucalis intro-
duced.new (2009) member
Suzanne Grady and present-
ed her with a membership
pin and yearbook.
Garden Club member
Mary Flummer gave a horti-
c..culture report on plants that
woutibe a better choice in
your laindsqape. She also
presented a recycled cup
holder made to hofd small
garden tools.'
In the Fuss & Bgag seg-
ment, Stahr complimented
Sharon Gerkin for the
monthly displays in the Lake
Placid Library main entrance
and Betty Jane for the plants
in the library. Carol Knopf
bragged about Dianella (flax
lily) Luise Andrea, a large
cabbage from her garden,
and presented a Christmas
.cactus to Stahr.
Scholarship chairwoman
Tinka Howe thanked Lake
Placid Garden Club for a
second campershipto
Archbold Biological Station.
Community Project chair-


New Class Of Clowns


Courtesy photo
Local graduates from the February class of Toby's Clowns put on a graduation performance at the American Legion in
Lake Placid on March 10. Several graduates from out of state and a fireman from Tallahassee were unable to attend the
graduation show. Graduates included (from left) Noodles, Rockabilly Ange, Buddy, Betsy, Melody, Mollee Dollee, Happy,
Siren Sam and Sew-So.


woman Luise Andrea held a
March 5 Fresh Flower
arranging class at the
Southern Lifestyle Assisted
Living. Garden Club mem-
bers Stahr, Trudy Richetts,
Carolyn Rector, Mary Lupo,
Gerken, Knopf, Elaine
Boulton and Nancy Horney
helped residents make a
fresh floral design for their
rooms.
The April guest speaker
will be Highlands Hammock
State Park Services
Specialist Dorothy L. Harris.
. The club meets every sec-
ond Wednesday from
September through May. For
more information, contact
Lorraine Tzoucalis at 465-
0201.

NARFE,
SEBRING Members of
National Active and Retired
Federal Employees
Association have reached the
$8 million mark in their giv-
ing to combat Alzheimer's
disease. Since NARFE took
on this national project in
1985, members have raised
money through progressively
higher fund raising goals.


All donations go to the
Alzheimer's Association in
Chicago to be used for
Alzheimer research.
This diseasenow affects
as many as five million
Americans. That includes
approximately 5,000 in
Highlands County.
Margaret L. Baptiste,
NARFE national president,
noted that the $8 million
total is an amount reached
by many personal donations
of small amounts, as well as,
money raised at yard and
garage sales, etc. "I am so
proud of our members and
pledge that we will not cease
our efforts until a cure is
found," Baptiste added.

Sebring Optimist
Club
SEBRING Three recent
events highlighted great
things happening in
Highlands County and
beyond. Mentoririg (Parade
Magazine, Bully
Rehabilitation and Good
Deeds) all play a vital role
in meeting the needs of
many families. Summer is
almost here and the snow


birds heading north leave a
void to aiding the youth in
school and other programs.
School and community
programs will be available,
but the kids need help in get-
ting to these programs and
have mentor volunteers help
them learn, reaching grade
level. One town in North
Carolina greatly reduced
bullying and fear by rehabil-
itating bullies.

TOPS FL 487
SEBRING The March
18 meeting of TOPS FL 487,
Sebring was called to order
after the chair exercises with
17 TOPS and 4 KOPS giving
the pledges. Roll call had the
chapter with a net loss of
seven pounds. Best Loser
was June Filippini with a
loss of 4.6 pounds.
Marilyn Johnson received.
a bracelet for losing six
weeks in a row. Carolyn
Patterson received two
awards from TOPS Inc.:
"The Early Bird" for having
the end of the year weight
reports in on time and "The
Gold Star" for no mistakes.
Yes-yeses for the week


are portion control, water,
exercise, vegetables, fruit, a
good breakfast and fiber.
The 25-Cent contest had
13 winners at 60 cents each.
Mary McEndoo won the 10-
Cent contest of $1.90. The
Mystery Gift has been with
Geri Cornish for two weeks
with two more to go. The
Attendance Box was
unwrapped by Mary Hayes,
but she found more wrap-
pings.
A new contest, "Hippity
Hoppity Weight Loss," was
started. Leslie Maschue
handed out the rules to the
members. It starts this week
and ends April 15 after
Easter.
Shirley, Hickling gave -the
program on."Calories In-
Calories Out."
For information on TOPS
and the chapter, call 382-
7716 or-314-9485. '

TOPS FL 632
SEBRING -Carolyn
Ryder presented the program
entitled "Bananas." She told
us about the wonders of a
simple banana, which con-
tains sucrose, fructose and


glucose and two bananas
provide enough energy for
one-half hour of strenuous
exercise. Bananas are good
for blood pressure, anemia
and provide potassium for
bodies.
There were 50 members
present and the club had
some good losses this week.
The Best Loser of the Week
was the newest member,
Linda Haidle.
Yes-yeses this coming
week are bananas and veg-
etables in the cabbage family
three times and broccoli
twice. Barbara Embeck's
name was drawn for the
Travel Gift, Joann Dunn
took the final wrapper off
the Mystery Gift and Beth
Nay won the raffle.
After the program,
O'Boyle announced some
upcoming events, members
talked about incentives to
encourage members on their
weight loss journey and sev-
eral ideas were discussed.
This TOPS Club meets
every Monday at First
Baptist Church of Lake
Josephine. Weigh-in begins
at 2:30 p.m. and the meeting
begins at 3:30 for approxi-
mately one hour. For more
information, contact'
O'Boyle at 840-1331.

TOPS FL 733
SEBRING TOPS FL
733 met at Highlands Ridge
on March 20. Twenty-three
members weighed in result-
ing in a net loss of 9 1/4
pounds for the week. The
best loser for the week was
Pat Yirsa. The chapter had a
net loss of 199 pounds in
2008.
New member is Linda
Lowell. Chapter by-laws,
were reviewed and updated.
The goal for the week is to
park away .in parking lots so
members walk an extra dis-
tance.
Meeting was adjourned at
8:30 a.m. For a free visit or
to join, call 385-8723.


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CELEBRATIONS


Neal-Ashley Engagement


Shelly Renee Neal of Lake
'Placid is. engaged to marry
Mathew Phillip Ashley, also
of Lake Placid.
The bride-to-be is the
daughter of Donna Almond,
and David Neal, both of


Juan Arceo
Sylvia and Juan Arceo of
Sebring announce the birth
of a son, Juan Alexander, at
12:19 a.m. on March 5, 2009
at Florida Hospital Heartland
Medical Center, Sebring.
Juan weighed 6 pounds, 8
ounces and measured-20 1/4
inches in length.
Maternal grandmother is
Rosa Garcia of Sebring.
Paternal grandparents are,
Juan Arceo and Lusia Arceo
of Sebring.

Jaylen Brown
Elizabeth and Jimmy
Brown of Sebring announce
the birth of a son, Jaylen
: Zavion, at 1:12 p.m. on
March 13, 2009 at Florida
Hospital Heartland Medical
,,Cen.ter, Sebring ..
Jaylen weighed 9 pounds,
8 ounces and measured 21
inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are
Thomas and Julie Boylan of
Sebring.
Paternal grandparents are
James and Lois Brown of
Sebring.

Landree Brown
Rochelle Ricks of Sebring
and Benjamin Brown of
Avon Park announce the
birth of a son, Landree
Frontis, at 9.:30 a.m. on
March 11, 2009 at Florida
Hospital Heartlanid Medical
Center, Sebring.
Landree weighed 8
pounds, 4,ounces and meas-
ured 21 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are
Ann and Issac Merriweather
of Sebring,

Hopelynn Clegston
Stacey and Jeff Clegston
of Sebring announce the
birth of a daughter,
Hopelynn Jean, at 4:23 p.m.
on March 16, 2009 at
Florida Hospital Heartland
Medical Center, Sebring.
Hopelynn weighed 7
pounds and measured 20 1/2
inches in length.


Mabelvale, Ark. The groom-
to-be is the son of Carole
Allan of Kingsport, Tenn.,
and Phillip Ashley of Little
Rock, Ark.
The couple will wed Aug.
22, 2009.


Birth Announcements
Maternal grandparents are
Douglas and Mary Pugh of
Sebring.
Paternal grandparents are
Robert and Carol Clegston
of Sebring.

Destanie Elrod
Ashley and Matthew Elrod
announce the birth of a
daughter, Destanie Lorraine,
at 9:25 a.m. on March 17,
2009 at Florida Hospital
Heartland Medical Center,
Sebring.
Destanie weighed 5
pounds, 15 ounces and meas-
ured 19 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are
Angela Rivera and Daniel
Teague of Avon Park.
Paternal grandparents are
Rhonda and Mark Elrod of
Frostproof.

Clayton Hancock
Emily and Robert
Hancock of Okeechobee '
announce the birth of a son,
Clayton Henry, at 2:04 p.m.
on March 9, 2009 at Florida
Hospital Heartland Medical
Center, Sebring.
Clayton weighed 8
pounds, 7 ounces and meas-
ured 22 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are
Robert Palmer and Jerri
Palmer of Okeechobee.
Paternal grandparents are
John Henry and Sherry
Hancock of Okeechobee.

Adrian Juarez
Nancy and Adrian Juarez
of Avon Park announce the
birth of a son, Adrian
Joshua, at 8:06 p.m. on
March 14, 2009 at Florida
Hospital Heartland Medical
Center, Sebring.
Adrian weighed 7 pounds,
2 ounces and measured 19
1/2 inches in length.,
Maternal grandparents are
Barbara Beacher and Chris
Queen of Bartow.
Paternal grandparents are
Maria Juarez and Jose Juarez
of Avon, Park.


News-Sun Wednesday, March 25, 2009


Page 9B


FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS


Tropical
Harbor
By Mary El//en Bryant
LAKE PLACID The
Tropical Harbor Red Hatters
went to the Red Lobster for
their monthly meeting on
March 13. Twenty ladies
attended along with one
guest, Marilyn Bigham's
mother, Irene.
Luetta Kiger is enjoying a
visit from her daughter,
Connie Irby from Troy,
Mich.
Donna and Henry Vanden
Bergh's daughter and grand-
children are visiting from
Canada.
Thanks go out to Mary
and Pet Gregerson for host-
ing Monday Coed coffee on
March 16. We enjoyed, the
doughnuts brought in by the
Gregersons in celebration of
Mary's 85th birthday.
Thanks go out to Donna
VanDenbergh who emceed.
George Susco, park man-
ager, said there will be
someone from the town of
Lake Placid checking for
watering violations during
the night and early in the
morning. If you are found to
be in violation you will
receive a fine, no warnings
given. There is no watering
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. It
is OK to water plants during
the day using a hose. We are
allowed to water one day a
week, no more than 30 min-
utes per zone. Addresses
ending in 0-1 water
Monday, 2-3 Tuesdays, 4-5
Wednesday, 6-7 Thursdays
and 8-9 Fridays. Please start
recycling glass. There will
be a bin (with the,others at
the Publix shopping center
in Lake Placid for glass.
We welcomed guests,
Connie Irby of Troy, Mich.,
daughter of Luetta Kiger;


Creagan Dow

Dow 'to

appear

on two

TV shows
Special to the News-Sun
Sebring's Creagen
Dow, 17, will be guest
starring on the CBS show
'Numb3rs,,' playing the
role of Leonard Philber in
the episode titled
'Disturbed.'
Creagen is also on the
new show 'Castle,' which
airs Monday nights on
ABC. Creagen'plays Max
Heller in episode 'titled
'Hedge Fund Homeboys,'
which repeats at 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 28.
For more info go to
www.creagendow.com.


Celebrating 104 years


Courtesy photo
On March 12,
Kenilworth Care &
Rehabilitation Center
celebrated resident
Theresa Connells'
104th birthday.
Theresa was joined by
friends and family to
ring in yet another
year. Theresa, also
known as Mother
Theresa to other resi-
dents in the facility,
was born in Michigan
in 1905. She is a
retired office manag-
er, her hobbies are
bingo games, crafts,
and exercise. Theresa
Is the facility's
Millennium stone
birthday girl.


Linda Fitch from St. John's,
Mich. daughter-in-law of
John and Sylvia Fitch; Lisa
VanCamp, daughter of Judy
and Jim Van Camp.
Carol Noel, our sunshine
chairman, announced there
are care cards to sign for
Peggy Ziebell, Dorothy
Reed, Beth Reed, Dorothy
Streb and Pat Maynard.
There are condolence cards
to ,sign for former resident,
Bert Kinder and for the
passing of Jim Wood's
brother, Stanley Wood. in
Michigan. Carol Noel read a
thank you note from Bill
Powell regarding former
resident Jerry Powell.
Birthday and Anniversary
wishes go out to all celebrat-
ing this week. We sang
Happy Birthday to Andy
Anderson and Lee Griffin.
The next carry-in dinner
will be held on Thursday at
6 p.m. Bring a dish to share
and. your table service. A
donation of $1 will be col-
lected at the door to cover
the cots of paper products
and beverages.
The Memorial Committee
will be holding a spaghetti


dinner on Wednesday, April
1 at the clubhouse at 5 p.m.
Tickets are on sale for a
donation of $6. Bring your
own table service.
Dart league continues at
the clubhouse on Tuesdays
at 1 p.m. More members are
needed. Come on down and
join the fun.
Bible study continues at
the clubhouse on Thursdays
but the time has been
changed to start at 9:45 a.m.-
Donna ended the Monday
coed meeting with the Irish
Blessing.
Tuesday Ladies coffee
was emceed and hosted by
Susan Lewis. There were 14
ladies present. Carol Noel
gave her sunshine report.
The carry-in dinner will be
held on March 26 at 6 p.m.
Marie. Hagg announced
there were over 160 people
served at the Tropical
Harbor Homeowners corned
beef and cabbage dinner on
March 15.
If you are able to volun-
teer two hours on a Saturday
morning to help the resi-
dents of the Lake Placid
Health Care Center play


bingo, please
Burgan know.


let Helen


Scoreboard
Woodhaven Estates
Here are the bridge scores
for Woodhaven Estates:
Party Bridge: First place,
Marilyn Bauer; second
place, Margaret Alliston;
and third place, a tie
between David Lewis and
Joan Lewis.
Duplicate Bridge:
First/second places, a tie
between Margaret Alliston
and Edna Papadakiss, Ken
Meyer and Geri Dreger;
third place, Laurie LaBerge
and Jeanne Sisson; and
fourth place, Gerry Drefke
and Elwyn Gafner.


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