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By CHRISTOPHER [email protected]

AVON PARK — One of the mainreasons the city wants to add defini-tions of farm work-ers and farm workerhousing to the city’sLand DevelopmentCode, city servicesadministrator MariaSutherland told theNews-Sun, isbecause the codehas definitions for neither.

“Definitions are very, very impor-tant in the table of land uses,”Sutherland said.

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AVON PARK — At approxi-mately 2 p.m. Wednesday, a singleindividual, armed with a handgun,robbed the Highlands IndependentBank at 400 U. S. 27 North. No onewas injured. The suspect escapedthe building and is being sought.

He is described as a black malewith a light complexion, in hisearly 20s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and160 pounds. He reportedly has pit-ted skin that may be acne scars,according to the Highlands CountySheriff’s Office. He is said to have

AP bankrobbed atgunpoint

Courtesy photoA young black male with lightcomplexion is being sought in theWednesday afternoon robbery ofHighlands Independent Bank inAvon Park.

Courtesy photo (From left)AlJoeHinson,NAACP;MauriceWilson,NAACP;CharlieBrownFreedomFund Awardrecipient;Rev. RobertWalker.


LAKE PLACID — Threeyoung men, one from eachcity, received special awardsfrom the NationalAssociation for theAdvancement of ColoredPeople Saturday night. Theoccasion was the annual

Freedom Fund AwardsDinner, held at the ElksLodge in Lake Placid.

Charlie Brown from AvonPark, Anthony Powell fromSebring, and Isiah Williamsfrom Lake Placid were recog-nized for their academicexcellence and communityinvolvement.

All three are now freshmenin college, where, AlJoeHinson, president of the localNAACP chapter, says theycontinue to excel. Brownattends the University ofFlorida; Powell is at MilesCollege in Birmingham, Ala.;

NAACP honors 3 young men

See NAACP, page 5A

News-Sun photo by SAMANTHA GHOLARAlicia Jetton, with her twins Carter, left, and Hayden. The children, born a few months after their father waskilled in combat in Afghanistan, recently marked their first birthday.

By SAMANTHA [email protected] – One huge birthday party and just

over a dozen teeth later, Alicia Jetton and her twinbabies Hayden and Carter are moving through theyear with grace and growth.

“It’s been a busy and quick year,” Jetton said.Jetton was thrown in the public eye last summer

after the death of her husband, 21-year-old ArmyPFC Joshua Jetton, in combat in Afghanistan. At the timeof Jetton’s death and burial, Alicia was several monthspregnant with the couple’s first children.

Born on Aug. 15, 2011, the twins were a wel-comed blessing to Alicia and the family.

“We had a really big party for them last month,”Jetton said. “There was about 65 people there.”

The first birthday party was a bittersweetmoment.

The two walking toddlers provide plenty ofaction and things to do for Jetton and she haslearned to just go with the flow.

“Time management and lack of sleep are the things I’ve

A bittersweet yearJetton twins celebrate first birthday

‘I keep a picture of him in their room between their beds.Every night they say good night to him and kiss him.’

ALICIA JETTON

JoshuaJetton

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need ofdefinitionsFarm worker, farmworker housing notcurrently delineated

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By SAMANTHA [email protected]

SEBRING — Former Avon Parkpolice officer James Parker III wasfound guilty of first degree murderand aggravated child abuse onWednesday.

Parker was sentenced to 30 years

on each count, the sentences to runconcurrently.

After five hours of deliberation,the jury decided that Parker’sactions on March 28, 2009 causedthe multiple skull fractures thatresulted in the death of 20-month-old Kaedyn Short. Kaedyn died on

May 27 of that year after beingtaken off life support.

Before the jury got the case onWednesday, Parker, 36, spoke tojurors and the full courtroom abouthis account of what happened to

Parker guilty ofboth charges

Jury says former cop killed 20-month-old girl

See PARKER, page 8A

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Paul Sears of ApacheJunction, Ariz., lost his son,Marine Lance Cpl. NiallCoti-Sears, in Afghanistan onJune 23. A late-night phoneconversation I had with thegrieving father is haunting inits resonance, as it offered aglimpse into how the war inAfghanistan continues toaffect so many.

“It’s been a complete blur,”Sears said about the painfulweeks since his son waskilled. “To me, it just hap-pened yesterday."

To many military families,Afghanistan is a war that dic-tates nearly every moment oftheir lives. But to manypoliticians, Afghanistan is awar of a bygone era,launched by a previous presi-dent after the attacks of Sept.11, 2001. With thousands ofbrave Americans still serving,sacrificing, and suffering inAfghanistan, many of ournation’s leaders and would-beleaders are often silent.

While some politicalstrategists justify PresidentBarack Obama, formerMassachusetts Gov. MittRomney and other candidatesdeclining to frequentlyaddress Afghanistan becausethe war is unpopular in cur-rent polls, I ask whether pastleaders like Presidents JohnF. Kennedy or RonaldReagan would have shiedaway from frank discussionsabout such a crucial issue.

I am not a historian orpolitical scientist. But thethought of Kennedy orReagan putting popularityahead of patriotism is almostridiculous.

Yes, anyone can scour theInternet and find quotes fromObama and Romney aboutAfghanistan. The presidentmade honoring our troops apart of his acceptance speechat the Democratic NationalConvention in Charlotte,N.C., while his Republicanchallenger spoke about themilitary's heroism during aSept. 11 speech in Reno,Nev.

But anyone paying evencasual attention to the 2012election cycle knowsAfghanistan is mostly invisi-ble on the campaign trail.Thousands of U.S. troops arefighting in mountains, desertsand remote forward-operatingbases, yet their sacrifices arerarely highlighted by theirnext commander-in-chief.

Christy Meador ofColumbia, S.C., lost her hus-band, Army National GuardSgt. John David Meador II,on June 20 in Afghanistanwhen he was killed alongsidetwo fellow soldiers. He diedone week before their daugh-ter's first birthday.

“There are so many peopleout there, even good friendsof mine, saying, ‘I can’tbelieve he left you and thatbaby,’ ” Christy told “TheUnknown Soldiers.”

“I say, ‘You don’t under-stand. It’s something hewanted to do.’”

Some volunteer warriorsreturn home with physicaland emotional scars. Yetwhen I met wounded ArmyStaff Sgt. Travis Mills inMay at the Walter ReedNational Military MedicalCenter, the soldier expressedmore concern for troops stillin harm's way than sorrowover his devastating injuries.His unselfish attitude wasremarkable, especially con-sidering that Staff Sgt. Millslost both his arms and legs inAfghanistan.

“He worries about (his fel-low soldiers) constantly,” thewounded warrior’s wife,Kelsey Mills, said in May.“He makes me message themdaily to make sure they’resafe.”

The stories of heroes likeLance Cpl. Niall Coti-Sears,Sgt. John David Meador II,and Staff Sgt. Travis Millsare being all but ignored dur-ing the 2012 presidentialcampaign, as is the war their

brothers and sisters in armsstill fight. Yes, there are otherissues at home and abroadthat also command our atten-tion. But the most solemnduty of any president is thedecision to send our militaryto war.

Last summer, I looked intothe eyes of the 44th presidentduring a solemn event andsaw a man who cares deeplyabout the sacrifices of ourtroops. While I have neverseen his election opponent upclose, I have no doubt that heis also a man of compassion.

Despite being honorablemen, both politicians, alongwith many Beltway insidersand pundits, lack the courageto make the war inAfghanistan part of our dailynational consciousness.Therefore, it is up to us tochallenge our national lead-ers to frequently remindAmericans that our nation isstill at war.

“Poor is the country thathas no heroes, but beggaredis the country that havingthem, forgets,” goes an old,anonymous quote. Neverhave those words been morerelevant.

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Photo courtesy of Lance Cpl. Jason Morrison U.S. Marines with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th MarineRegiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, patrol an alley way in Sangin, Helmand province,Afghanistan Sept. 9, 2012. Marines conducted the patrol to disrupt the flow of lethal andillicit aid by the enemy in the area.

The courage to lead

Wine FamilySingers come toLeisure Lakes

LAKE PLACID – TheWine Family Singers willminister in music and songSunday at the LeisureLakes Baptist Church.

Making their third annu-al appearance at LeisureLakes, The Wine Family,from Lake Wales, has beendelighting churches allover with their upliftingold-fashioned songs ofpraise and faith. Theircountry gospel style isenjoyed by all ages.

Following the morningservice, all are invited tostay for “dinner on thegrounds” in the church fel-lowship hall.

The church is at thewestern end of Lake June.From U.S. 27 take LakeJune Road to Miller, turn-ing north on Wildflower.For further informationcontact the church office at699-0671.

Volunteers neededon National PublicLands Day

In celebration ofNational Public Lands Dayon Sept. 29, the FloridaFish and WildlifeConservationCommission’s RidgeRangers Program is look-ing for volunteers to helpclear invasive plants fromfive spots along the LakeWales Ridge. Those volun-teering will receive a freepass to any state park and afree pass to Bok TowerGardens (exceptions applyas noted on the passes).

Removal of invasiveplants on Saturday, Sept.29 is from 9 a.m. to noonat Bok Tower Gardens inLake Wales, The NatureConservancy’s Tiger CreekPreserve near Babson Park,Highlands Hammock State

Park in Sebring andArchbold BiologicalStation in Lake Placid. AtHilochee WildlifeManagement Area inClermont, volunteers areneeded from noon to 4p.m.

“Invasive plants tend tocrowd out native plantsthat provide high qualityfood and cover forwildlife,” said Bill Parken,FWC Ridge Rangers coor-dinator. “Your aid inremoving these harmfulplants helps ensure thehealth of the uniqueecosystem, which existsnowhere else on Earthexcept the Lake WalesRidge.”

The Lake Wales Ridge isan ancient sand ridge thatruns from north ofClermont, south beyondLake Placid and was oncethe only part of peninsularFlorida not covered byoceans. Due to this ancientisland’s isolation, the ridgedeveloped a unique ecosys-tem of plants and wildlifethat survives to this day.

Ridge Rangers are FWCvolunteers who work witha number of conservationagencies and nongovern-ment organizations on andnear the Lake Wales Ridgeto help restore wildlifehabitat.

To sign up for NationalPublic Lands Day eventson the Lake Wales Ridge,or for more informationabout Ridge Rangers, go toMyFWC.com/RidgeRangers or contact Parken byemail [email protected] call 699-3742.

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AVON PARK — Do youlove the visual arts? Doyou have an interest in

Special to the News-SunAVON PARK – In a new

effort to hold more activi-ties in the downtown AvonPark area, the Avon ParkChamber of Commerce andthe Avon Park ChampionsClub have found a lot ofhelping hands. From theMain Street CRA, the citycouncil, Public Works, localbusinesses and the local cit-izens, everyone has pitchedin to make this Saturday’sevent a great one.

This Saturday, the twoentities are hosting Pig Outon Main Street, Family FunBBQ from 2-7 p.m. in infront of the HotelJacaranda. This effort is acommunity push to havemore events and activitiesfor families. The eventbegins with music by theDressel Band at 2 p.m. andthen at 4:30 p.m. theRansom Band takes thestage.

At 4 p.m. there will be aCorn Hole Challenge fortwo man teams. It is only$20 to enter the Corn HoleChallenge and the firstplace prize is $100, as wellas second and third placeprizes.

Homemade Creationswill be supplying the jumphouses, which will bebouncing for the kids allday long.

The barbecue dinnerswill be available for $10each and include a moundof pulled pork, role, slaw,

beans and sweet tea. This event is a communi-

ty effort with many differ-ent supporters comingtogether to make it a suc-cess. Winn Dixie is the pri-mary supporter, donatingnearly all of the food prod-ucts, as well as JeffWilliams donating his trac-tor trailers to use as aportable stage.

“When permission wasgranted for the chamber toclose the roads, even theFDOT expressed support bytelling all to have fun andmake sure we overeat,” saidLaura Wade, chamber presi-dent.

The Avon Park CityCouncil gave the green lightfor this event and expressedinterest in having moreevents like this one. Genpakhas graciously donated theStyrofoam containers forthe dinners and a many vol-unteers are donating theirtime to raise money for thelocal student athletes andlocal businesses.

“This is an example ofhow our community cancome together in a positiveway to support each other. Ifeel blessed to live andwork in Avon Park. There isalways someone there tohelp when help is needed.There is also a communityspirit to want great things tohappen downtown and I ampleased the chamber has theopportunity to be a part ofit,” Wade said.

For any questions on PigOut on Main Street, call theAvon Park Chamber ofCommerce at 453-3350.

Feel free toPig Out in APon Saturday

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By CHRISTOPHERTUFFLEY

[email protected]

SEBRING — A ques-tion was asked at the LakeJackson meeting Mondayabout the changes inlake’s name over time. Noone there had information.

Thanks to Carole Goadof the Sebring HistoricalSociety, here is theanswer.

In the 1880s the lake’sfirst known name wasLake Hare.

Then, in 1912, the yearthe city was officiallyfounded, the name waschanged to Lake Jackson— not in honor ofPresident AndrewJackson, as might beguessed, but to recognizethe chief surveyor whomapped the lake in 1858.

Rex Beach was a suc-cessful, nationally knownauthor, mostly of adven-ture stories for boys. Hewas an active and gener-ous citizen who lived onLake Jackson, which iswhy he was honored in1941 by having the lakerenamed Rex Beach Lake.

The name, however,never caught on. So manypeople persisted in callingit Lake Jackson over theyears that in 1957 thename was changed back.

Beach came to a sadend. Painfully ill withincurable cancer and arecent widower, he shothimself to death in 1947.

What’sin a

name?Lake Jackson

has had 3

Courtesy photoAt one point, LakeJackson was named afterauthor Rex Beach.

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“Everything is delineated.”For example, there are defi-

nitions for group homes andfoster care facilities; play-grounds, neighborhood parks,recreation facilities; neighbor-hood commercial, downtowncommercial, highway com-mercial, commercial parks;and mobile homes.

“This is giving recognition;it’s more inclusive,”Sutherland said. “It’s just put-ting the definitions into thelaw.”

The county actually han-dles, she said, planning andzoning issues for the city.Ordinance 15-12 realigns citycode to county code. Thewhole issue arose, Sutherlandadded, when a property owneron Main Street planned toopen a boarding house, spe-

cializing in migrant farmworkers during the pickingseason.

The problem, Sutherlandsaid, was not to whom theowners would be renting, butthat the building is older, pre-dating zoning codes, and there

is no space for cars to park.In looking to change that

owner’s zoning to conditionaluse, the city decided to clarifythe LDR and specify wherefarm worker housing wouldbe allowed.

“It makes it a fair game for

all,” Sutherland said.“Property owners should dodue diligence and pay atten-tion to the LDRs.”

The city was mimickingchanges in Zolfo Springs. Byputting farm worker housingto the fields, it is easier forfarm workers to get to work.

“The city is only threesquare miles,” Sutherlandsaid. “There are stores allaround the place. Anyone canget to Walmart or whereverthey want to eat. We’re notexcluding, not denying. Ifanything, we’re creating illu-mination.”

“I personally see 2006 allover again,” Patricia Austin, acommunity activist who chal-lenged the city when it pro-posed an ordinance fininganyone doing business withillegal aliens that year.

“Fear is rising for many

Hispanics. We don’t want thisto become a control issue. It’sabout freedom of choice.”

Austin understood houseshad to be maintained, but saidthose kinds of issues werecovered by the city code.

“Don’t separate people,”she said, adding there aresome areas where conditionswere worse than any farmworker housing. “We all haveto show respect. A lot of peo-

ple are affected.”The city manager met with

Austin and LULAC’s nationalcivil rights commissionerVictor Valdes on Thursday.LULAC is an organizationworking on behalf of theHispanic community. A repre-sentative from the U. S. JusticeDepartment took part by tele-phone.

The meeting was still underway at press time.


SEBRING — Twenty-three daysfrom now, 1,200 third gradersdescend on Firemen’s Field over thecourse of three days.

That can mean only one thing:Ag-Venture is coming — a hands-on learning experience that opensthe world of farming and agricul-ture to the students.

Even though the organizers andmost teachers are well experienced,this being the event’s 13th year,detailed pre-planning and commu-nication remain vital to success.Timing is of the essence, luncheshave to be organized, transportationarranged and students briefed onwhat to expect.

Which is why 64 teachers,including some from privateschools and home schooling par-ents, gathered at Fred WildElementary School’s cafeteriaWednesday to synchronize watches,so to speak, and fill big bags with

agricultural subject materialdesigned to help teachers weaveagriculture into different subjectmatter and show its importance tohealth through nutrition, and itscontributions to the economy.

Darlene Phypers, and her daugh-ter Daniele Daum, founded Ag-Venture.

Phypers said, “I think our FFAand 4-H Club have grown becausethe kids get a taste early.”

Phypers and Daum are still veryactive and very hands-on — theyled the meeting Wednesday — butthey now they have a dedicatedcadre of trained volunteers to help.

It takes 120 volunteers a day tomake the complex, interactive, masslearning experience a success.

According to years of studentreviews, Ag-Venture is the event ofyear; something every third graderlooks forward to, based on word-of-mouth alone.

Students attend on two differentpaths, each leading through seven

stations dedicated to a commodityor agricultural issue.

The key is that each station has ahands-on lesson. For example,while learning about dairy studentsmake butter and eat it on a cracker.Each station stop lasts about 20minutes.

Phypers is always looking volun-teers, this year in particular as Ag-Venture is coming two weeks earlyand winter resident volunteers havenot yet returned.

For a free T-shirt, a home-cookedlunch, and the reward of watchingchildren excited to learn, call her tooffer some time. People may volun-teer for one day only or all three.Most volunteers work in the differ-ent stations helping the childrenwith the hands-on activities.Agricultural expertise is not arequirement. No public speaking isinvolved.

Call Phypers or Daum at 465-2313.

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News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEYSixty-four third grade teachers, including those from private schools andhome schooling parent, gather to prepare for Ag-Venture Wednesdayafternoon after school. Only 24 will be attending the event for the firsttime.

Volunteers needed for 2012 Ag-Venture program

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Farm worker housing not currently defined under Avon Park code

News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEYYudith Fernandez and her husband own the building onMain Street whose proposed boarding house triggered thecity’s effort to change zoning definitions.

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The more celebrants, the merrier thecelebration.

A good way to have even more fun isto join in the events — like being in themarching parade, the boat parade, or thebed race.

Come join the week of parties — onthe Circle, at City Hall, and inLakeshore Mall.

Run the Major Tommy McGuire 5Krace at Highlands Hammock, or attendthe dedication of a Medal of Honormemorial in McGuire’s honor.

Get into the spirit and put together aperiod costume.

Take part in the time capsule celebra-tion.

Come to a community church serviceat City Pier Beach — and enjoy a $5 boxlunch while you are there.

In these days of hard times, don’tmiss the Blessing of the Businesses.

Here at the News-Sun we decided wehad to get into the act.

We thought about entering the boatparade, but no one had a boat. We want-ed to march in the street parade, but wedidn’t have the numbers.

That left the bed race.We’re building a team. Skinny people

to pile on the bed giving us an edge, andmuscled guys to give us some speed(well, that’s our middle-aged dream).

We’re out now looking for a bed right

now, a bed the owner wouldn’t mind notgetting back — or at least forgive us if itcomes back covered in tread marks.

Fair warning, we intend to go fast.We’re going to put some WHEELS onthat thing. We challenge you to beat us.We’ll be easy to spot. The bed careeningdown Commerce Avenue, duvet flappingin the breeze, will be the News-Sun.

The good news is that if we can do it,anyone can.

The better news is that getting readyis a big part of the fun.

The best news, however, is that thereis still time to sign up.

Monday, Oct. 1st is the deadline toregister for either the bed race and theon-shore parade.

Call Jen Brown at 655-5554 or go towww.Sebring100.com to get involved.

We dare you.

We’re tucking in for the bedrace, unless we tucker out

Sebring’s big birthday week is coming in a hurry.Save the week of Oct. 15-20 for all kinds of specialevents, including much singing, dancing and eating

in the streets.

Help in ‘Keeping thePromise’

Editor:All students deserve the

chance to earn a qualityhigher education. That iswhy we applaud the FloridaLegislature, which recentlyallocated an additional $1million in funding to TakeStock in Children due to itssolid history of awardingscholarships to more than18,000 deserving low-income students, over 80percent of whom are the firstin their family to have theopportunity to attend col-lege.

We are pleased that thestate sees the organization asa strong partner in the solu-tion for improving educa-tion. Their support comes onthe heels of Take Stock inChildren receiving nationalrecognition for its outstand-ing results, including theprestigious Investing inInnovation grant from theU.S. Department ofEducation, and shining as atop program in a study bythe Office of Program PolicyAnalysis and GovernmentAccountability.

Take Stock in Childrenoffers a unique opportunityfor its students with compre-hensive services starting inmiddle school, continuingthrough high school andincluding assistance duringtheir transition to college.With an unparalleled highschool graduation rate of 92percent with 89 percentenrolling in college, TakeStock in Children con-tributes to the economic via-bility of our communitiesand delivers an unmatchedreturn on investment. Highschool graduates contribute46 percent more in taxes,have longer lives with lesspublic health dependencyand are three times morelikely to be employed andnot dependent on govern-ment assistance. The totalbenefit to the state of Floridais estimated to be $300,000per student over a lifetime.

With the FloridaLegislature’s vote of confi-dence, came the understand-ing Take Stock in Childrenwill enroll an additional1,800 students. However,prior to enrolling studentsTake Stock in Children mustfirst secure the funding topurchase a college scholar-ship for them. This is thepromise Take Stock inChildren makes to all itsscholars.

In return, each studentpromises to meet with theirmentor once a week, main-tain a minimum grade pointaverage of 2.5, and remaindrug and crime free. Oncethe student has fulfilled theagreement, he or she is

awarded a college scholar-ship at high school gradua-tion.

Take Stock in Children islaunching its “Keeping thePromise” campaign with thegoal of raising enough fund-ing to enroll 1,800 more stu-dents. To achieve this goal,we need individuals andbusinesses to follow the leadof the Florida Legislatureand rally behind our organi-zation. Volunteering, mentor-ing or providing resources topurchase scholarships aregreat ways to help us in“Keeping the Promise.”

With Take Stock inChildren’s unique public andprivate model of funding,any contribution made ismatched dollar for dollar bythe state. Now is yourchance to help in changingthe face of education.

Take Stock in Children isa vital part of the solution toimprove our communitiesand prepare a stronger work-force for tomorrow. We giveeveryone making an invest-ment in education an A+.For more information about“Keeping the Promise”please visit www.takestock-inchildren.org/donate/keep-ingthepromise.

Emilio Alonso-Mendoza President/CEO

Take Stock in Children

Fortunate to haveFleck on ballot

Editor:I strongly support the can-

didacy of Rebecca Fleck forthe office of Superintendentof Highlands CountySchools. Ms. Fleck is a bril-liant and dedicated educatorwith outstanding credentials.Moreover, she has hadinvaluable experience as aclassroom teacher and schoolprincipal, prior to assumingher current position asAssistant Superintendent forCurriculum and Instruction.

As a former educator inHighlands County at boththe high school and collegelevel, I know that there is

simply no substitute for thiskind of experience. Ms.Fleck brings a depth ofunderstanding and focus tothe innumerable challengesthat teachers, administrators,students, and parents faceevery single day. She knowsher job from the ground up.

She also has a provenrecord of excellence, havingwon honors at both the stateand national level. She wasnamed “Florida’s AssistantPrincipal of the Year” atLake Placid Middle School.Later, under her leadershipas principal, Lake PlacidMiddle School was namedone of the top 100 “WiredSchools” in the UnitedStates.

In addition to her otheraccomplishments, RebeccaFleck was also a drivingforce behind the creation ofthe Highlands County CareerAcademy at South FloridaState College. She serves asprincipal of the academywhere students can earn botha high school diploma aswell as a certificate in theirchosen field.

Ms. Fleck has the experi-ence, knowledge, leadership,and vision to immeasurablyimprove the quality of edu-cation for all school childrenin this county. We are indeedfortunate that her name willbe on the ballot forSuperintendent of HighlandsCounty schools.

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A quandry ofconcealed carrypermits

Editor:Drive-by shootings are a

problem in Miami. In July,Miami police put out a ran-dom shooter alert. In June, awoman who was eightmonths pregnant was killedthis way. A Miami Heraldstory says that surveillancecameras don’t seem to behelping.

There are 250 gangs with2,000 members in Dade

County, according to police.For gang members, the areais divided into areas knownas turf. This was reported byWFOR, a CBS station.

Dade County leads thestate in the number of con-cealed carry permits. Doesthis help? No, it plays intothe hands of the gangs.

Lt. Luis Almaguer of theMiami-Dade Police says thatgangs use terms of three.One drives, one holds drugsand a third carries one ormore guns. The gang getssomeone with no criminalconvictions to carry the gunsand that person can get aconcealed carry permit. Hemay have arrests, just noconvictions. When a gangmember has a state-licensedconcealed carry permit, itmakes it harder for thepolice to prove intent tocommit a crime.

George Zimmerman hada concealed carry permit. Hehad no criminal convictions,although he had been arrest-ed for assault on a Federalofficer, an ATF agent. Also,his ex-fiance had been grant-ed a restraining order againstZimmerman. This wasreported on MSNBC.

Those who are concernedabout domestic violence andstalking may find it frighten-ing that someone under arestraining order can have aconcealed carry permit.Under Florida law, neitheran arrest for assaulting apolice officer nor being thesubject of a restraining orderstops a person from getting apermit.

An editorial in theToledo Blade, in Toledo,Ohio says that the sheriffdoesn’t know how many per-mit holders there are in thecounty. Ohio recognizes out-of-state permits and Floridaand Utah issue permits tonon-residents. A sheriff inOhio can never know howmany Ohio citizens have anon-resident concealed carrypermit.

Dale L. GillisSebring

The “green” movementhas developed from anexpanding awareness thateach individual’s lifestylechoices have both a per-sonal and a communityimpact.

The decision to modifylifestyles and expenditurestowards a more sustainableoutcome is increasing insignificant numbers withinthe more affluent westernpopulations. Technologyand innovation haveallowed us to exploregreener alternatives inevery facet of our commu-nities. The Department ofEnvironmental Protection(Department) knows that ahealthy environment and ahealthy economy are inter-dependent.

The green industry is aperfect example of this co-existence. Tourism andhealthcare are two ofFlorida’s biggest economicdraws, and the publicdemands the greenestoptions necessary to pro-tect the environment whilecreating jobs.

South Florida has plentyof resources to satisfy thedemand for nature basedtourism. Vacationers cometo enjoy the natural beautyof the Everglades, ourbeaches and our awardwinning state parks.

With so many uniquenature based businesses, itis important to encourageconsistency to protectthose resources for publicuse and enjoyment.

As more hotels in ourcommunity become a partof the Green LodgingFamily more tourists willflock to South Florida.

In addition to the vaca-tioners, South Florida hasan influx of seasonal resi-dents requiring health careservices.

The industry benefitsfrom employing greentechniques in their dailyoperations. Green cleaningand energy efficient prac-tices not only benefit theenvironment, but they aremore cost effective.

In an effort to assistlocal businesses implementgreen practices, theDepartment’s SouthDistrict office is hosting aGreen Cleaning Expo onSept. 27 and 28. The Expowill be held at the HolidayInn at Town Center, agreen lodging facility inFort Myers.

The Expo will be twodays; the first day focusingon hotels and restaurants,and the second focusing onhealth care facilities,assisted living facilitiesand other businesses.Partnering with theDepartment are FloridaGulf Coast University’sSmall BusinessDevelopment Center, theLee County Visitor’s and

Convention Bureau, theFlorida Green LodgingProgram, the GreenCleaning Institute and theFlorida Restaurants andLodging Association.

Multiple vendors will bepresent to educate atten-dees about the use of theirproducts. Hotel mangersand engineers from all overSouth Florida can explorethe different products forthe most economicaloptions to help their facili-ties’ environmental effi-ciency and cost reduction.National vendors new toSouth Florida will have theopportunity to developbusiness contacts and bringmore jobs to the area.

The Department and itspartners will hold severalseminars and classes toeducate the attendees oncurrent green products anddemonstrate the impor-tance of using green clean-ing products, the safety ofchemical use and futurestaff training.

Speakers will also pro-vide information regardingthe economics of goinggreen and using sustainablepractices. Also, the SmallBusiness DevelopmentCenter will talk about howto start a business in a sus-tainable, green, economicway that will serve the tar-get industry.

In addition, the GreenClean Institute will beoffering an eight-hourtechnician certificationtraining for managers towork with the frontlineemployee on the greencleaning process.

Technology has pushedthe hospitality and health-care industries towards anecologically friendly busi-ness model – the economicgains from green cleaningare measurable and real.Customer satisfaction fromstaying somewhere that isenvironmentally consciousbrings more tourists toSouth Florida.

This will create opportu-nities for locals to expandtheir existing businessesand will encourage eco-nomic growth in SouthFlorida.

Ultimately, our economyand our environmentdepend on the decisions wemake today; more busi-nesses involved in thegreen movement meanscommunities will continueto generate revenue andjobs into the future and ourenvironment will continueto thrive.

Jon Iglehart is director ofFlorida Department ofEnvironmental Protection’sSouth District Office.

Green concepts inecotourism will beeconomic growth

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and Williams is at FloridaState University. Powell wasunable to attend the celebra-tion, because he was neededat school.

The Elks Lodge waspacked Saturday night, withapproximately 200 peopleattending.

All the candidates for localoffice were there, Hinsonsaid, along with some electedofficials, including SebringMayor George Hensley.

The evening’s theme,Hinson said, was to remem-ber the power of the vote.

Guest speaker Rev. RobertShannon, of Faith ChristianWorship Center, gave anaddress called “Your Power;Tour Decision; Vote!” whichwas in tune with the evening.Vote, vote, vote was his mes-sage — by which, of course,he meant get many people outto vote, don’t vote more thanonce.

“Don’t be persuaded not tovote, because by not votingyou allow others to makedecisions for you,” Shannontold the audience.

The evening was not onlyabout civics, Hinson said.There was entertainment aswell. The Shiloh Men’sChoir, Andrea Mathis, Wingsof Solomon, Wings of Faith,and Katlin Jones.

Hinson said there havebeen changes for the better in

Highlands County regardingrace relations. For example,he praised tax collector EricZwayer for hiring minorities.

“They didn’t used to haveany blacks working in theoffice,” Hinson said. “Iapplaud the change he made.

Highlands has become avery diverse area, Hinsonadded. He sees the samekinds of attitudes here that heused to see in Miami.“People there were hardnosed at first,” he said, “butthey worked through the hid-den agendas and foughtagainst prejudice.”

“We’re going to sur-vive,” Hinson said. “Weare America.”

a mole under his eye, possi-bly the left eye, and has longeye lashes.

He was wearing a blackbaseball type cap with a bluebandanna under it, a creamcolored short-sleeved shirtand black pants.

It was the second localbank robbery in the past twomonths. The HeartlandNational Bank nearTanglewood was robbed bytwo armed men on Aug. 6

Anyone with informationon this crime is requested tocontact the Highlands

County Sheriff’s Office crim-inal investigations unit at402-7250.

Anyone who wants toremain anonymous and beeligible for a cash reward is

asked to call Heartland CrimeStoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS(8477), or www.heartland-c r i m e s t o p p e r s . c o m .Anonymity is guaranteed foranyone providing tips.


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KIM BARTONKim Hardy Barton, age

38, passed away Friday,Sept. 17, 2012 in Sebring,Fla. She was born in HainesCity, Fla. to Larry J. andJanet (Hughes) Hardy. Kimwas a dental assistant. Sheattended and graduated fromAvon Park High Schoolwhere she was a member ofthe high school softballteam. She was SophomoreSweetheart, Junior Classpresident, 1991 Avon ParkHigh School HomecomingQueen, 1992 Avon ParkHigh School Prom Queen,and Junior and VarsityCheerleader. She traveled toLondon her senior year as aUCA All Star Cheerleader.She was the 1990 Miss AvonPark Chamber of Commerce.She attended Valencia JuniorCollege in Orlando. She hadbeen a resident of Avon Parksince 1984 coming fromDundee, Fla.

She is survived by herchildren, Lane, Cassidy,Montana and Bryn; parents,Larry and Janet Hardy of

Avon Park, Fla.; brother,Scott Hardy (Angie) ofOcala, Fla.; one niece andone nephew.

A memorial service willbe held Friday, Sept. 21,2012 at 4 p.m. at theMillennium Church, 101 JimRodgers Avenue, Avon Park,Fla. and officiated by PastorJason Hughes and PastorTiger Gullet. Memorial con-tributions may be made toAutism Speaks, 5455Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2250,Los Angeles, CA 90036 orthe Union CongregationalYouth Building Center, 101Jim Rodgers Ave., AvonPark, FL 33825.Arrangements were entrustedto Stephenson-NelsonFuneral Home in Avon Park.

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

Avon Park, Fla.www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

CAROLYN MADISONCarolyn S. Madison, 75,

of Sebring, Fla., passedaway Wednesday, Sept. 12,2012 in Sebring. She was

born Jan. 7, 1937 to RobertQuin and Edith (Donnelli)Smith in Vicksburg, Miss.,and had been a resident ofSebring since 1978, comingfrom Meridian, Miss. Shewas a service representativefor the Social SecurityAdministration and sheenjoyed working in the gar-den.

She is survived by herdaughters, Lynne Bolsover,Edie Katzenmeyer and DianeMadison, all of Sebring; son,Chip Madison; four grand-children and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service willbe held at 11 a.m. Saturday,Sept. 22, 2012 in theStephenson-Nelson Chapelin Sebring with Pastor RonNorton officiating.Cremation arrangementshave been entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

Sebring, Fla. 33870(863) 385-0125

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

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Bank robbed in Avon Park


Courtesy photo(From left) AlJoe Hinson, president of the local NAACP; Rev. Robert Shannon, the guestspeaker; Miles Wilson, NAACP V.P.; Dorothy Hinson, chairperson of the organizingcommittee; and Rev. Robert Walker.

Courtesy photo(From left) Maurice Wilson, NAACP; Isiah L. Williams,recipient of a Freedom Fund Award; AlJoe Hinson,NAACP, and Rev. Robert Walker at the Freedom FundAwards dinner Saturday.

NAACP hosts FreedomFund Awards dinner

Florida history, archaeologyor culture? For an enrichingeducational experience,become a docent for SouthFlorida State College’sMuseum of Florida Art andCulture. SFSC MOFAC willhold a docent meeting andlunch for new and returningMOFAC docents at 11:30a.m. Friday, Sept. 28 atSFSC MOFAC, HighlandsCampus.

SFSC MOFAC docentsgreet visitors and provide anentertaining and educationalaspect to the viewing experi-ence. Docents also have theopportunity to attend train-ing workshops, learn aboutexhibits and visit otherregional art museums.

SFSC MOFAC providesan exhibition venue for con-temporary Florida regionalartists and preservesFlorida’s history and her-itage through its art. Themuseum also serves as arepository for the discoveriesunearthed by members of theKissimmee ValleyArchaeological andHistorical Conservancy.

For more information,contact Mollie Doctrow,curator, SFSC MOFAC, at784-7240 or by e-mail [email protected].

Election for DSACset for Oct. 8

SEBRING — TheHighlands County DistrictSchool Advisory Council

will meet from 6-7:30 p.m.Monday, Oct. 8, in theGarland Boggus BoardRoom, at the School Boardof Highlands County, 426School St. The agenda topicsfor this meeting are theDistrict Parent InvolvementPlan, Federal Grants, TitleVI and the 2012-2013Election of Officers.

If you are a person with adisability who requires rea-sonable accommodations inorder to attend a DistrictSchool Advisory of Councilmeeting, call 471-5608 threedays prior to the scheduledmeeting date and time.

Benefit race set formotorcyclists

SEBRING – There will bea benefit race for two motor-cyclists injured in a Februarymotorcycle accident. Theevent will be on Sunday.Friends at CarlyLynn’s andNiebert’s have donated agenerous $900 to help withmedical costs but the duostill have a long way to go.Any donations would begreatly appreciated.

Sign up at Fred Niebert’sbar at 12:30 p.m. First bikeout at 1 p.m.; last bike in at3:30 p.m. It’s a short run,just four stops and they areat Warlocks’ clubhouse. Costis $5 per person; cars wel-come. Barbecue dinner for$5 by Dave Cumming; 50/50and silent auction;CarlyLynn’s Gator Shackand Fred’s Bar.


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Kaedyn, the daughter of hisformer live-in girlfriendJennifer Short.

Parker had stated numer-ous times during interroga-tions and interviews thatKaedyn was a “clumsy”child. The night of the inci-dent, Short left Parker alonewith Kaedyn and the twoother girls in their home at3333 Sparta Circle.

Short went to work “upsetand in tears,” according toAssistant State attorney SteveHouchin.

The couple had had anargument regarding a plannedrelocation to Las Vegas,which had become a hugeproblem in the relationship.

Houchin questioned Parkerabout what took place in theearly morning hours ofMarch 29, 2009.

“Mr. Parker, you thinkKaedyn tripped and fell, butyou didn’t see that,” Houchinsaid.

“No,” Parker replied. “And you didn’t see the

second fall? You didn’t hearany glass breaking or any-thing like that?”

“No, sir.”“So Kaedyn was walking

back to her bed, after youchanged her diaper, and shefell down?”

“Yes,” Parker replied. “Iheard a fall, but it wasn’t atypical thump on the carpet.It was a fall where she mighthave hit something.”

“Such as?” Houchin asked.“Such as a computer or

tripped over a fan, some typeof object,” Parker replied.

Houchin accused Parker ofgiving “varying accounts” ofthe incident. Other witnesses,including Jennifer Short andHighlands County Sheriff’sOffice detective TyroneTyson, also stated thatParker’s account had differ-ent variables to it.

Photos of the crime scenewere taken and revealed theliving room, bedroom andkitchen of the home. Clotheswere scattered throughout theliving room. On the far wall arecliner chair was positioned

where Parker stated he satwith Kaedyn on numerousoccasions and napped. Thelaptop that Parker statedKaedyn might have hit herhead on lay on the floor tothe right of the chair next tothe wall.

Parker testified that thelaptop that was pictured inthe living room near the chairwas in the hallway before thephoto was taken.

“Did you tell DetectiveTyson that you had movedthat laptop?” asked Houchin.

“No, sir,” replied Parker.“At any point did you tell

them ‘Oh, by the way, thelaptop is not where it wasoriginally?’”

“No sir. But I did describethat where she fell at she hitthe laptop...”

“You’ve been on crimescenes before?” Houchinasked Parker.

“Yes, sir.”“Would you buy anything

you just said?”“Absolutely.”Parker explained that the

topic of the location changeof the laptop never came upwhen being questionedbecause he was busy re-enacting the entire incidentfor the investigators. Houchincontinued his questioningregarding what happenedafter Parker said Kaedyn fellthe final time in the hallwayof the home.

“Then you picked her up?”“Yes sir.”“And you took her where?”“At that time I took her to

the bathroom.”“Had she stopped scream-

ing by then? What was shedoing?”

“Holding her breath.”“She’d do that from time to

time wouldn’t she?” Houchinasked.

“Yes, sir,” Parker said.Houchin then began a

series of more intrusive ques-tions that Parker answeredwith few emotions.

“Mr. Parker, you want totell us what flat, hard surfaceyou hit her head on?”Houchin asked.

“Absolutely not,” Parker

stated.“Can you explain to us

when you took her in thatbathroom why she didn’thave any skull fractures andwhen she came out she did?”Houchin asked.

“I can’t tell you whetherthe skull fractures were thereprior to when she went in,while she was in, when shecame out, or the days prior tothat,” Parker said.

Houchin continued askingParker what he knew aboutthe injuries that Kaedyn hadand how the symptoms of herinjuries could have beenoverlooked.

Parker testified that he didnot call an ambulance, 911 ortake Kaedyn to the emer-gency room even though shewas going limp and slippinginto unconsciousness as hecradled her in the chair afterexiting the bathroom with thetoddler.

“Had I seen something dif-ferent I would have called911. If I thought her condi-tion was an emergency, Iwould have,” Parker said.

Jennifer Short arrived afew minutes after Parkercalled her home. Accordingto Short’s testimony Kaedyn

was “unconscious, limp andpale.”

“She turned the lights on inthe house when she (Jennifer)came in so she saw some-thing differently than what Isaw,” Parker explained.

“So you’re telling us thatyou hadn’t even turned thelights on to look at Kaedyn tosee what her condition was?”Houchin asked.

Parker stated that he satwith the child in his arms andexamined her in the lightfrom the television.

“I didn’t feel it was anemergency. I didn’t feel itwas anything out of the ordi-nary,” Parker said.

Houchin continued hisquestioning, insisting thatParker had struck Kaedyn’shead on the night of the inci-dent. Parker continued todeny the accusations in acalm, composed demeanor.

Defense attorneyHowardene Garrett redirect-

ed with Parker in an attemptto show Parker’s concern forthe toddler at the time of theincident.

“When you grabbedKaedyn’s hand when youwere siting in the chair, didshe grab your finger some?”Garrett asked.

“Yes, ma’am.”“Did you know that she

had a fracture at that time?”“No, ma’am,” Parker said.

“I didn’t have any idea. WhenJennifer came in I still didn’tunderstand how it could be aserious situation.”

“When did you fullyunderstand?” Garrett asked.

“When the police startedshowing up and said she hada skull fracture,” Parkerreplied.

“You knew from priorexperience that if that wasthe case that you would be asuspect?”

“Absolutely.”Garrett continued her

questioning, asking howParker had been treated fol-lowing the incident.

“You had a unique experi-ence. You had been a lawenforcement officer, youknew what it was like. Thenyou had been in this positionwhere you felt accused andbeen accused. Based on yourexperience, Mr. Parker, cananyone who has not beenthrough it really understandwhat it’s like?” Garrett asked.

“Absolutely not. It’s noth-ing like anyone can everimagine,” Parker said.

“Were you concernedabout Kaedyn?” askedGarrett.

“Absolutely. Yes.” Parkersaid.

“How did you feel aboutall of this?”

“I felt that she was mydaughter. I loved her verymuch.”

“Did you do anything,

intentionally, that evening tohurt her?”

“Absolutely not,” Parkerreplied.

During his closing state-ment, Houchin said, “KaedynShort could not be here. Shecan not take the stand and tellyou what Parker did to herthat night. But she has spo-ken to you. She should havebeen the safest little girl inthe world. Her mama was anurse and her mama’sboyfriend was a police offi-cer. Nothing should havehappened to that little girl.”

Garrett closed her casewith these words: “Nothingwill ever be the same for any-one. Even if your verdict isnot guilty, his life will neverbe the same. It is a tragedyfor everyone. We know thathe loves and is proud ofKaedyn. He said that to yourfaces. The prosecution hasbrought drama to this court-room. It is to distract youfrom looking at the law. I askyou to look at the evidenceand what it proves and doesnot prove.”

Nearly 10 doctors andexpert witnesses testifiedduring the trial to givedetails, some gruesome andhard to interpret, of what theybelieved to have caused theinjuries that lead to Kaedyn’sdeath. Judge Dennis Maloneyreminded the three-man,nine-woman jury to do theirduty when making the ver-dict.

Jennifer Short, 28, wasindicted in June of 2009 fornot reporting child abuse, andfailure to secure medicalservices/ failure to protect achild from child abuse. Hertrial is scheduled for later inthe year.


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had to learn this year,” Jettonsaid.

The differences betweenHayden and Carter are anotherthing Jetton has come to learnand love.

“Carter is a wild child. He’sa wild man. He likes to fight;he likes to bite. Hayden is aprincess. She’s very high main-tenance; she’s very quiet andshy,” Jetton said.

The three spend plenty oftime together as Jetton hasdecided to put her education ona brief hiatus so that she maybe at home with the growingtoddlers.

After receiving a scholarshipfrom a local medical college,Jetton began considering acareer in the medical field. Shealso has an interest in possiblypursuing a law degree in herfuture, but for now she’s enjoy-ing the challenge of mother-hood.

“I wanted to go back to workand school. I was excited aboutit, but right now this is better.The longer I can stay homewith them the better,” she said.

The obvious void left byJosh’s death is somethingJetton has come to accept andendure. Through their children,Jetton is able to see her hus-band everyday, she says, and itmakes things much easier

when she has a bad day.“Mostly in Carter I see Josh

... he makes a lot of facialexpressions like Josh,” Jettonsaid.

Besides the obvious thingsbeing taught to 1-year-olds likenew words, no biting and shar-ing, Jetton spends a great dealof time teaching her childrenan additional useful and uniquecommunication skill.

“I’m teaching them sign lan-guage. They know a few wordsand phrases. They know milk,all gone, good-bye,” she said.

Hayden and Carter arehappy, healthy babies that havean immense amount of loveand support. Jetton herself issurrounded by family andfriends who continually pro-vide the love and support sheneeds.

Jetton makes sure that thetwins remember and recognizetheir brave father in everyaspect of their lives.

“I keep a picture of him intheir room between their beds.Every night they say goodnight to him and kiss him. Forthe longest time, that is theonly person Hayden wouldgive kisses to ... she wouldbarely even kiss me, just herdad. She’s gotten a little betterwith kisses now though,”Jetton said with a laugh.

Though the absence of Joshseems like it would be anunbearable burden to outsiders,Alicia has made it through thefirst year, first anniversary, firststeps, first teeth, first holidaysand the first birthdays withgrace and strength.

“It’s hard sometimes. Whenthe milestones come up, that’swhen I really miss him,” Jettonsaid. “But I just cry. When Ireally miss him, I just cry andcry and get it out.”

Now, Jetton looks forward tothe future and remembers thepast honorably. She looks for-ward to more holidays with herprecious children, more visitsto her mother-in-law in Indianaand more time with the onesnearby who love the three ofthem so dearly.


Jetton family tries to balancemoving ahead, remembering

‘It’s hardsometimes. When

the milestonescome up, that’s

when I really misshim. But I just cry.When I really misshim, I just cry andcry and get it out.’

ALICIA JETTON

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Parker found guilty of murder, child abuse

News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONSJames Parker leaves the courtroom during his trial thisweek.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 11000612GCSONEWEST BANK, F.S.B.,Plaintiff,vs.GERALD SHELTON A/K/A GERALD A. SHELTON; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP-MENT; DOROTHY SHELTON A/K/A DOROTHY G. SHELTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DOROTHYSHELTON A/K/A DOROTHY G. SHELTON; UN-KNOWN SPOUSE OF GERALD SHELTON A/K/AGERALD A. SHELTON; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg-ment of Foreclosure dated the 6th day of August, 2012, and entered in Case No. 11000612GCS of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein ONEW-EST BANK, F.S.B., is the Plaintiff and GERALD SHELTON A/K/A GERALD A. SHELTON; SECRE-TARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DOROTHY SHELTON A/K/A DOROTHY G. SHEL-TON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DOROTHY SHEL-TON A/K/A DOROTHY G. SHELTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GERALD SHELTON A/K/A GERALD A. SHELTON; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, are defendants. The Clerk of this Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTYCOURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, 11:00 AM on the 9th day of October, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:LOT 4, BLOCK 65, TOWN OF AVON PARK, SEC-TION 22, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH-LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.If you are a person with a disability who needs as-sistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you shouldcontact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or(800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to thecourthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service.

Dated this 8th day of August, 2012.Robert W. Germaine

Clerk Of The Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Lisa Tantillo

Deputy ClerkSeptember 21, 28, 2012

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTIN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: GC-11-000724JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.Plaintiff,vs.SUYIN DIAZ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SUYIN DIAZ; UNKNOWN TENANT I; UNKNOWN TENANT II; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., and any un-known heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named Defendants,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida, will on the 2nd day of October, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Ave-nue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following-described property situate in Highlands County, Florida:

LOT 11, OF LONGWOOD SUBDIVISION, AC-CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 37, OF THE PUBLIC RE-CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is indi-cated above.

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the foreclosure sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court within 60 days after the foreclosure sale.

WITNESS my hand and official seal of said Court this 5th day of September, 2012.If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro-ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (941)534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call (TDD) (941) 534-7777, or Florida Relay Service 800-955-8770.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO. 2012-CA-000424

H & R BLOCK BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK,Plaintiff,vs.GREGORIO RUBEN VILLATORO; OLGA VILLA-TORO, ET AL.Defendants

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE(Please publish in THE NEWS SUN)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 4, 2012, and entered in Case No. 2012-CA-000424, of the Circuit Court of theTenth Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida. H & R BLOCK BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK (hereafter ``Plaintiff''), GREGORIO RUBEN VILLATORO; OLGA VILLATORO, are defen-dants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the MAIN ENTRANCE of the Courthouse; 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, at 11:00 a.m., on the 24th day of October, 2012,the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 208, OF SEBRING RIDGE, SECTION B, AC-CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 46, OF THE PUBLIC RE-CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in an court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of Court Administrator, (863)534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Foreclosure Complaint; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863)534-7777 or Florida Re-lay Service 711.

Dated this 5th day of September, 2012.ROBERT GERMAINE

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak

As Deputy ClerkSeptember 14, 21, 2012

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09

FLORIDA STATUTESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under-

signed, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of BIKE SHOP located at 213 US 27 South in the County of Highlands, in the City of Sebring, Florida 33870, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Flor-ida.

Dated at Sebring, Florida, this 18th day of September, 2012.JP Ventures, LLC

September 21, 2012

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CASE NO.: 2012-CA-000058BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,Plaintiff,vs.PAMELA CAMPBELL; IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg-ment of Foreclosure dated the 17th day of July, 2012, and entered in Case No. 2012-CA-000058, of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and PAMELA CAMPBELL IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, are defendants. The Clerk of this Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, 11:00 AM on the 2nd day of October, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:LOT 55 OF GRAND OAKS ON LAKE DAMON, AC-CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 16, PAGE 85, OF THE PUBLIC RE-CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.If you are a person with a disability who needs as-sistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service.





CASE NO.: GC-10-759BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.Plaintiff,vs.NORMAN JENSEN; KAREN J. HOWARD A/K/A KAREN HOWARD; GREGORY HOWARD, and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named Defendants,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands County, Florida, will on the 10th day of October, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. at the in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Ave-nue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following-described property situate in Highlands County, Florida:

Lot 33, Block ``G'', of the unrecorded Plat of ``THE GROVE'' being a portion of Government Lot 2, in Section 19, Township 34 South, Range 29 East, Highlands County, Florida, being more par-ticularly described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 19, Township 34 South, Range 29 East; thence run South 89 de-grees 49' 45'' East a distance of 1,320.71 feet to the Northeast corner of Government Lot 2, thence South 00 degrees 11'08' West along East line of Government Lot 2 a distance of 1,229.89 feet to a point; thence West a distance of 40.00 feet for Point of Beginning. Thence continue West a dis-tance of 126.72 feet to a point; thence run South a distance of 145.01 feet to a point; thence run Northeasterly along the arc of a curve concave to the Southeast, (said curve having for its elements a radius of 430.00 feet; a central angle of 18 de-grees 25'32'' a chord bearing of North 54 de-grees 48' 48'' East and a chord distance of 137.69 feet) a distance of 138.28 feet to a point of compound curve. Thence run Northeasterly along the arc of a curve to the left concave to the North (said curve having for its elements a radius of 25.00 feet; a central angle of 63 degrees 50'26'') for a distance of 27.86 feet to the Point of Tangency. Thence run North 00 degrees 11'08'' East a distance of 43.27 feet to the Point of Beginning.Together with Grant of Engress and Ingress Ease-ment recorded in O.R. Book 917, Page 201 of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida.pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is indi-cated above.

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the foreclosure sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, mus file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court within 60 days after the foreclosure sale.

WITNESS my hand and official seal of said Court this 27th day of August, 2012.If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro-ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (941)534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call (TDD) (941) 534-7777, or Florida Relay Service 800-955-8770.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak


NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09

FLORIDA STATUTESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under-

signed, desiring to engagein business under the fictitious name of CHATEAU ELAN SEBRING lo-cated at 150 Midway Drive, in the County of Highlands, in the City of Sebring, Florida 33870, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Daytona Beach, Florida, this 19th day of September, 2012.SEBRING HOTEL, LLC

September 21, 2012

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 28-2011-CA-000199AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC,Plaintiff,JANICE L. GOKA, et al,Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final

Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated August 09, 2012 and entered in Case No. 28-2011-CA-000199 of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida wherein AURORA LOAN SERV-ICES, LLC, is the Plaintiff and JANICE L. GOKA; DAVID K. GOKA; DAVID K. GOKA, AS TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR TRUST, UNDER THE GOKA FAMILY TRUST CREATED BY TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 21, 2008; JANICE L. GOKA, AS TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR TRUST, UNDER THE GOKA FAM-ILY TRUST CREATED BY TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 21, 2008; THE UNKNOWN BENEFI-CIARY OF THE TRUST, UNDER THE GOKA FAMILY TRUST CREATED BY TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 21, 2008; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR-TIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DE-FENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; SEBRING RIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIA-TION, INC.; are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at JURY ASSEM-BLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGH-LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE at 11:00 AM, on the 10th day of October, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment:

LOT 6, BLOCK 11, SEBRING RIDGE, SECTION G, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 5002 MANATEE ROAD, SEBRING, FL 33870

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale

WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Court on August 10, 2012.

ROBERT W. GERMAINEClerk of the Circuit Court

By: /s/ Lisa TantilloDeputy Clerk

Ronald R. Wolfe & Associates, P.L.P.O. Box 25018Tampa, Florida 33622-5018F11002566 NATIONSTAR-SPECFHLMC-R-kcabral-Team 4 - F11002566**See Americans with Disabilities ActIn accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accom-modation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending the no-tice at Echevarria & Associates, P.A., P.O. Box 25018, Tampa, FL 33622-5018, telephone (813) 251-4766, not later than seven (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.

September 21, 28, 2012

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTTENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. PC 12-268

IN RE: ESTATE OFELEANOR A. MEILER,Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ANDNOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

(Testate)The administration of the estate of Eleanor A.

Meiler, deceased, File Number PC 12-268, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent's will is July 11, 2008. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney is set forth below.ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom a copy of this Notice is served must file objections that challenge the va-lidity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court by filing a petition or other pleading requesting re-lief with this Court, in accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO-TICE ON THEM. The fiduciary lawyer-client privi-lege in s.90.5021 applies with respect to the per-sonal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece-dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this No-tice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 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 the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contin-gent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims wth this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.ALL OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-EVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is September 14, 2012.

Personal Representative:Denise Meiler

3115 Grouper DriveSebring, FL 33870

Dawn Nowell2407 King Drive

Sebring, FL 33870Attorneys for Personal Representative:Keith D. Miller, EsquireBoswell & Dunlap, LLPPost Office Drawer 30Bartow, Florida 33831(863) 533-7117Florida Bar No. 0159573


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTFOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. PC 12-354

IN RE: ESTATE OFMARIAN L. BARRDivision PROBATEDeceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estate of MARIAN L.

BARR, deceased, whose date of death was De-cember 17, 2011, and whose social security number is xxx-xx-1912, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Di-vision, the address of which is 590 South Com-merce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870-3867. The names and addresses of the personal repre-sentative and the personal representative's attor-ney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other per-sons having claims or demands against dece-dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF-TER 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 dece-dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.


Personal Representative:/s/ Debra Phyllis Barr Wilson

and/s/ Allen Philip Barr

c/o Reed Griffith and Moran630 East Ocean Avenue

Boynton Beach, Florida 33435(561) 732-8188

Attorney for Personal Representative:/s/ James J. MoranAttorneyFlorida Bar No. 260959Reed Griffith and Moran630 East Ocean AvenueBoynton Beach, Florida 33435(561) 732-8188



PROBATE DIVISIONCase No.: PC 12-368

IN RE: ESTATE OFLORENZO MAGDALENO,Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS(Summary Administration)

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Sum-mary Administration has been entered in the es-tate of LORENZO MAGDALENO, deceased, File Number: PC 12-368, by the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Ave-nue, Sebring, Florida 33870-3867; that the de-cedent's date of death was June 8, 2012; that the total value of the estate is $750 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:Name AddressMichael A. Magdaleno 1366 West 2nd Avenue

Hialeah, Florida 33010ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE.

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.


Person Giving Notice:MICHAEL A. MAGDALENO

1366 West 2nd AvenueHialeah, Florida 33010

Attorney for Person Giving Notice:PADRON LAW FIRM, P.A.Attorney for Personal Representative7875 S.W. 104 Street, Ste. 202Miami, Florida 33156Tel: (305)259.1771Fax: 1 (305)731.2187E-mail: [email protected]/s/ Jasiel TabaresJASIEL TABARES, ESQ.Florida Bar No. 95764


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CASE NO.: 282010CA000568OOOXXAURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC,Plaintiff,vs.NEIL NORRIS; FRED R. CALKINS; DOROTHY CALK-INS; LILLIE NORRIS A/K/A LILLIE M. NORRIS; UN-KNOWN TENANT(S); IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg-ment of Foreclosure dated the 6th day of August, 2012, and entered in Case No. 282010CA000568OOOXX, of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein AURORA LOAN SERV-ICES, LLC is the Plaintiff and NEIL NORRIS; MID-LAND FUNDING, LLC; FRED R. CALKINS; DORO-THY E. CALKINS; LILLIE NORRIS A/K/A LILLIE M. NORRIS; UNKNOWN TENANT N/K/A SEAN NORRIS and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,, are defendants. The Clerk of this Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, 11:00 AM on the 9th day of October, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:LOT 3, BLOCK G, SPRING LAKE SECTION ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 23, PUBLIC RE-CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

If you are a person with a disability who needs as-sistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service.




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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDAGENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 12-333 GCSU.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ASSUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA,N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLEBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THECERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST,MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3,Plaintiff,vs.LINDA PAYNE, et al.Defendant.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final

Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 17, 2012, and entered in Case No. 12-333 GCS of the Cir-cuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUS-TEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUS-TEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3, is the Plaintiff and LINDA PAYNE are the Defendant(s). Robert Germaine as The Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 AT 11:00 A.M. on October 17, 2012, the follow-ing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 15, UNIT 12, ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 65, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.Dated this 17th day of July, 2012.

Robert GermaineAs Clerk of the Court

By: /s/ Priscilla MichalakAs Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANTIf you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro-ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; Notice of Foreclo-sure Sale; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711.




CASE NO.: 282009CA001940AOOOXXU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CSFB A RMT 05-12,Plaintiff,vs.KENNETH D. LAGROW; SUNTRUST BANK; RHONDA K. LAGROW; IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg-ment of Foreclosure dated the 1st day of August, 2012, and entered in Case No. 282009CA001940AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein U.S BANK NATIONAL AS-SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CSFB A RMT 05-12, is the Plaintiff and KENNETH D. LAGROW; IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, are defendants. The Clerk of this Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGH-LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, 11:00 AM on the 10th day of October, 2012, the follow-ing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS, STATE OF FLOR-IDA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 10 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 11, BLOCK 11, BLOCK A OF THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS A AND B OF SEBRING HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 21, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH-LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID LOTS LYING IN AND COMPRISING A PART OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 (SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4) OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.If you are a person with a disability who needs as-sistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service.

Dated this 10th day of September, 2012.Robert W. Germaine

Clerk Of The Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak



PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. 2012-CP-333 PC

IN RE: ESTATE OFSHERYL D. GUSTAFSONDeceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estate of SHERYL D.

GUSTAFSON, deceased, whose date of death was June 16, 2012; File Number 2012-CP-333-PC, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870-3867. The names and addresses of the personal represen-tative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other per-sons having claims or demands against dece-dent's estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF-TER 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 dece-dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.


/s/ Richard C. Gustafson Jr.Personal Representative3487 Shrewsbury DriveJacksonville, FL 32226

/s/ L. Bruce SwirenAttorney for Personal Representative:Email: [email protected] Bar No. 329347L. Bruce Swiren, P.A.1516 E. Hillcrest StreetSuite 200Orlando, Florida 32803Telephone: (407) 898-7303Facsimile: (407) 898-7310


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NOTICE OF SUSPENSIONTO: Allen B. Hench Case No: 201101073

A Notice of Suspension to suspend your li-cense and eligibility for licensure has been filed against you. You have the right to request a hear-ing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, by mailing a request for same to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Con-sumer Services, Division of Licensing, Post Office Box 3168, Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3168. If a request for hearing is snot received by 21 days from the date of the last publication, the right to hearing in this matter will be waived and the De-partment will dispose of this cause in accordance with law.

September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 2012

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO. 09000273GCS

NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HARBOR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK,Plaintiff,vs.SAMSUNDAR SAMSUNDAR; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAMSUNDAR SAMSUNDAR IF ANY; RAJEN-DRA BHARAT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAJENDRA BHARAT IF ANY; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR-TIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; PLACID LAKES AVIATION ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSO-CIATION, INC.Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALEPURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY given pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 11, 2010, and entered in Case No. 09000273GCS of the Circuit Court of the 10th Ju-dicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HARBOR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, is the Plaintiff and SAMSUNDAR SAMSUNDAR; RAJENDRA BHARAT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RA-JENDRA BHARAT; AND PLACID LAKES AVIATION ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., are the Defendants, the Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury As-sembly Room, Basement, of the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Se-bring, FL 33870, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on October 5, 2012, the following described property set forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to wit:LOT 31, BLOCK 114 OF PLACID LAKES SECTION SIXTEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, AT PAGE 18, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.LOTS 1, 2, 3, BLOCK 196, PLACID LAKES SEC-TION EIGHTEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 41, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.LOTS 8 AND 9, IN BLOCK 14, OF PLACID LAKES, SECTION NINETEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 14, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 288, PLACID LAKES SEC-TION TWENTY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, AT PAGE 31, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH-LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF COURT NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTI-TLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER 60 DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS.If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro-ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 (Voice) or (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.DATED at Highlands County, Florida, this 4th day of September, 2012.

Robert W. Germaine, ClerkHighlands County, Florida

By: /s/ Toni KoppDeputy Clerk



CASE NO: 2012-CA-000519DIVISION:

UCN: 282012CA000519XXCICIGREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, A FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSI-NESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDAPlaintiff,vs.GILBERTO CATALAN; MARIA CATALAN A/K/A MARIA ROSARIO CATALAN; JOHN DOE;Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, PURSUANT

TO THE JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE ENTERED IN THE ABOVE CAUSE, I WILL SELL THE PROP-ERTY SITUATED IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLOR-IDA, DESCRIBED AS:

LOT 3, LORIDA ACRES SUBDIVISION, RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 25 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDAAT PUBLIC SALE, TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST BIDDER, FOR CASH,ON OCTOBER 5, 2012, AT 11:00 AM AT HIGH-LANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, SEBRING, FLOR-IDA.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE EN-TITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AT (863)534-4686 AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS BE-FORE YOUR SCHEDULED COURT APPEARANCE, OR IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTIFI-CATION IF THE TIME BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPEARANCE IS LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS; IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 711. IDATED: September 14, 2012.

CLERK OF THE COURTBy: /s/ Toni Kopp


IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTYCIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-000123Division Civil

CENLAR FSBPlaintiff,vs.JAMES GORDON SCOTT A/K/A JAMES G. SCOTT AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS,Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given, pursuant to a Final

Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on September 4, 2012, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Highlands County, Florida de-scribed as:

LOT ONE (1) AND LOT TWO (2), BLOCK TWELVE (12), OF LAKE LETTA ESTATES, AC-CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 70-B, OF THE PUBLIC RE-CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.and commonly known as: 2542 DON CARLOS AVE, AVON PARK, FL 33825; including the build-ing, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Court-house located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Se-bring, Florida 33870, on October 2, 2012 at 11 a.m.

Any persons claiming an interest in the sur-plus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 5th day of September, 2012.Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO. 10001017GCS

Division:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.Plaintiff,Vs.TERESA S. BURLEY; BANK OF AMERICA NA-TIONAL ASSOCIATION; JACKSON SHORES TOWN-HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC.

NOTICE OF SALENOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the

Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Sep-tember 4, 2012, in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash begin-ning at 11:00 A.M. at the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Court-house, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 on October 9, 2012, the following de-scribed property:

UNIT 5G, JACKSON SHORES, SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK 701, PAGE 753, PUB-LIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND FURTHER DESCRIBED IN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR JACKSON SHORES ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF JACKSON SHORES TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. AND BY-LAWS OF JACKSON SHARES TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATIONS, BOTH INCLUSIVE AND AFFIDAVIT AS RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 710, PAGES 613 TO 623, BOTH INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ``AS DESCRIBED IN MORTGAGE BOOK 2137 PAGE 1398''

Property Address: 1561 Lakeview Drive, Unit 957, Sebring, FL 33870

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this proceed-ing, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the pro-vision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on September 5, 2012.

Bob Germaine, Clerk of Court/s/ Toni Kopp

By: Deputy Clerk(COURT SEAL)



CASE NO. 282010CA000351XXXXXXWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THECERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICAALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-1, MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1,Plaintiff,vsJOSE R. RODRIGUEZ, et alDefendants.

RE-NOTICE OF SALEPURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant an Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated June 28, 2012, and an Order Resetting Sale dated September 12, 2012, and entered in Case No. 282010CA000351XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for High-lands County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE-HOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, is the Plaintiff and JOSE R. RODRIGUEZ; IRIS RODRIGUEZ; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTER-EST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell, pursuant to Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, on the 10th day of October, 2012, at 11:00 am, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judg-ment, to-wit:

LOT 36, IN BLOCK 282, OF SUN 'N LAKE ES-TATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 13, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, AT PAGE 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH-LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

In accordance with the Americans with Dis-abilities Act of 1990, persons needing special ac-commodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of the Court not later than five business days prior to the proceeding at the Highlands County Courthouse. Telephone 863-386-6565 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.

DATED at Sebring, Florida, on September 14, 2012.

ROBERT W. GERMAINEAs Clerk, Circuit Court

By: /s/ Priscilla MichalakAS DEPUTY CLERK




CASE NO.: 282009CA000959AOOOXXBAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUN-TRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.,Plaintiff,vs.MARIA PAGANI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARIA PAGANI; IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROP-ERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judg-ment of Foreclosure dated the 3rd day of August, 2012, and entered in Case No. 282009CA000959AOOOXX, of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., is the Plaintiff and MARIA PAGANI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARIA PAGANI IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROP-ERTY, are defendants. The Clerk of this Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870, 11:00 AM on the 10th day of October, 2012, the follow-ing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:LOT 13, BLOCK 13, SEBRING RIDGE, SECTION G, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 28, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.If you are a person with a disability who needs as-sistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service.

Dated this 12th day of September, 2012.Robert W. Germaine

Clerk Of The Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak


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Special to the News-SunSPRINGLAKE – The 2nd

Annual J. W. McFarlingJunior Golf Clinic was heldat SpringLake Golf Resorton Saturday, September 15.

Twelve children betweenthe ages of 6 to 12 partici-pated in this free clinicfrom 9 a.m. to Noon at theSpringLake Practice Area.

Charley Riley, PGAProfessional Golf Directorat Springlake Golf Resortand Dave Schumacher, alocal PGA Professional,provided instruction for thekids in putting, chipping aswell as proper golf etiquettein an hour long session.

After that session, thekids were divided into threeteams of four players andwith the help of volunteermembers of SpringLake,they played a two-holescramble on the Panther

Creek Course. The competition was

tight with two teams tying

for top honors with the thirdonly one stroke behind.

While playing in this

small event, the players

My brother related anexchange he had with a frienda couple of years ago regardingthe advances in technology.

This friend had said he wason board with all the advance-ments, up to a certain point.

That there was a point atwhich, he knew what he need-ed to know and didn’t need togo beyond that.

I’m kind of at that point withbaseball statistics.

I’ve always been a stat geek,poring through each day’spaper as a child, seeking outthe league leaders, seeing howmy favorite players werestacking up against playersfrom those other teams Idespised.

And for most of my life,there were those basic, up frontstats by which we measuredhow good a player was.

For batters it was average,home runs and RBI, while forpitchers it was won-lossrecord, ERA and strikeouts.

Sure, I would dig deeper andsee how many hits, runs, dou-bles, triples and stolen basesplayers had, and that all gaveme a pretty good framework ofhow good my favorites were,compared to the others.

Over time I’ve adapted andincorporated more informationand views on some stats.

Such as, I now see that bat-ting average isn’t necessarilyas valuable a stat as on basepercentage is.

I mean, would you ratherhave a guy that hits .280, withan OBP of .320, or someonewho bats .260 with an OBP of.360?

As well as realizing that apitcher’s won-loss record issomething he has little controlover and really isn’t that goodof a measurement of his effec-tiveness.

Felix Hernandez has beenconsidered one of the top

pitchers in the AmericanLeague for a few years now,but his record overall for thelast three seasons is just 40-34.

His ERA over that span isunder 2.90, and his strikeout towalk ratio is at 3-1 or aboveeach year.

But he plays for Seattle,which is averaging less thanfour runs per game this seasonand, in a lot of Hernandez’sstarts apparently, average lessthan that.

So, OK, I’m on board withOBP being a better measuringstick than AVG, and won-lossrecord not being a good indica-tor of how good a startingpitcher is.

But then there’s this morerecent statistic that the saber-metric folks have come outwith, the WAR – wins abovereplacement.

I knew, in general terms, thatit took a more overall look at aplayer – combining batting,fielding and base running statsto determine how many morewins he meant to his team thanan average replacement would.

But when looking for a morespecific description of whatWAR was, I found this expla-nation.

“Wins Above Replacement(WAR) is an attempt by thesabermetric baseball communi-ty to summarize a player’s total

After months of 90+weather and daily thunder-storms, the fall transitionbecomes a much-anticipatedevent.

Both bass and baitfishbecome more active as pro-gressively cooler weathershifts the advantage back tothe anglers.

Days become shorter,while air and water tempera-tures decline, providing anideal setting for everyone toshare in this great sport wecall fishing.

The change is gradual,days shortening by only afew minutes each day, theangle of the sun changingever-so-slightly.

But for most species ofgame fish, this is the time ofyear they put on the feed-bag and prepare for a fewmonths from now when it’stime to spawn.

During the transmissionmonth of September, ourweather doesn’t appear to bechanging much.

The middle of the monthis actually the height of thehurricane season, oftenresulting in daily thunder-storms and wind directionschanging from southerly orwestern to the north.

By late September andinto October, cold frontswill begin dropping down,cooling water temperaturesand killing some forms ofvegetation.

Fishing in mid to lateSeptember can and often is achallenge.

Early morning anglers,anticipating being off thewater by lunchtime, oftenbeat the afternoon storms butthe air temperatures stillrange into the 90’s.

I look forward to this timeof year, more so than thespring spawn, because basswill move shallow and stayfor much longer periods oftime.

It’s also a great time to dosome speck fishing.

Being a northerner, I stillcall specks “crappies,” butregardless of the name,they’re fun to catch andprobably one of the best-eat-ing game fish you’ll evercatch.

In the fall, specks willbunch up in schools, movingout into and often suspend-ing in deep water.

A small jig, or just a long-shanked hook tipped with aminnow is all that’s neededto catch these soft-mouthedpanfish.

Always a little ahead ofthe curve, I picked up someminnows and headed out to

By BRITTANYWHITTINGTON

News-Sun correspondentSEBRING – There was a

storm brewing late afternoonon Tuesday.

Little did the average per-son know that it was the LadyStreaks of Sebring preppingto take on county rival LakePlacid.

This rivalry goes backyears between these twoteams and the competitionnever fails to entertain.

Sebring was able to pullout a win in four sets overLake Placid.

“We didn’t come to play,”was most of what LakePlacid head coach LinetteWells could say.

After taking the win overthe Blue Streaks in thePreseason Classic, the GreenDragons came into the gamewith a slight advantage; butwas quickly taken away withthe quick start of the Streaks.

Having home court advan-tage was easily another factorto the victory for Sebring.

The Streaks pulled ahead5-2 after junior LindseyWhittington jousted at thenet.

A kill by sophomoreCaylin Webb extended thelead 7-4.

The first set was beginningto lean more and more theone side as the Lady Streakscontinued to rack up pointsafter a kill from junior JordanHinkle and three consecutive

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News-Sun Friday, September 21, 2012

Fishin’ AroundDon Norton

Page 4B

Last WeekAvon Park: Fell just short atMulberry, 9-6.LaBelle: Edged Lemon Bay by a14-13 score.

RecordsAvon Park 1-2; LaBelle 2-1

Avon Parkvs.

LaBelle

Last WeekLake Placid: Couldn’t keep up withCardinal Mooney in a 41-7 loss.Dunbar: Fell at the hands of Riverdaleby a 24-10 margin.

RecordsLake Placid 1-2; Dunbar 2-1

Lake Placidat

Dunbar

Last WeekSebring: Held off Hardee toclaim first win of season.Gibson: Beat Auburndale, 19-10.

RecordsSebring 1-2; Lake Gibson 3-0

Sebring vs.

Lake Gibson

All games have 7 p.m. kickoffs unless otherwise noted

News-Sun photo by BRITTAN Y WHITTINGTONBella Caraballo tries to get this kill past Tiffani Broder, No. 11, and Jacalyn Baldwinin Sebring’s Tuesday win over Lake Placid.

Streaks strike down Dragons

See SEBRING, Page 3B

Summer to Fall

See BASS, Page 4B

Courtesy photoTwelve children took part in last weekend’s J.W. McFarling Foundation Golf Clinic atSpringLake.

McFarling Foundation hosts Golf Clinic

See GOLF, Page 4B

And AnotherThing...

Dan Hoehne

My statisticaltipping point

See STATS, Page 4B

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Karate at YMCASEBRING – The Highlands County

YMCA would like to welcome to ourteam, Master Val Henry and Master HankHenry, who are bringing authentic tradi-tional martial arts Karate training to theYMCA as of Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Master Henry will be offering familymartial arts training at the YMCA andclasses will be on Tuesdays andThursdays for both adults and children.

This is a great activity to enjoy as afamily, a family that kicks together stickstogether.

Master Henry is the highest rankedauthentic black-belt master instructor inHighlands County.

Master Henry has been teaching andtraining students in Highlands County forover 24 years and has trained many state,national and international champions.

If you are interested in learning fromthe best in Highlands County, come try afree martial art karate class at the YMCAon Tuesday or Thursday.

The fee thereafter is only $50 permonth for YMCA members and $60 permonth for non members.

Contact the YMCA for more informa-tion and questions at 382-9622.

FSU, USF tailgate trip

SEBRING – The Highlands SeminoleClub is hosting a bus trip to Tampa onSaturday, Sept. 29, to watch the FSUSeminoles take on the USF Bulls.

All teams’ fans are welcome, and chil-dren too.

Don’t drive – join us for a bus partyand tailgating!

Some refreshments will be available. For details, please email Lisa at fsug-

[email protected].

Cheer and BBQ

AVON PARK — Reminder: All youngladies who participated in the Avon ParkCheer Clinic this summer need to be atAvon Park High School on Friday, Sept.21, to cheer at the game, remember towear your clinic shirt and bring yourcheer spirit.

A barbecue dinner, including pork,baked beans, coleslaw, roll, tea andcookie for $8.

Pick-up between 4:30-7 p.m., behindJoe Franza Stadium.

All proceeds go to CheerleadingProgram.

Franza induction

AVON PARK – It’s still a ways off, butit’s never too early to secure a spot to takein Joe Franza’s induction into the FloridaAthletic Coaches Association Hall ofFame.

Tickets are not available at the door.The 37th FACA Hall of Fame induction

ceremonies will be on Saturday, Jan. 12,2013 at the Hilton Daytona BeachOceanfront Resort, beginning with aNoon luncheon.

The luncheon and induction are open toall friends and family, at $35 per person ifpurchased prior to Friday, Dec. 21.

Tickets after this dates will be $50each, and no tickets will be sold afterFriday, Jan. 4.

Luncheon tickets can be purchased bycontacting FACA at (850) 727-8117, orPO Box 13805, Tallahassee, FL 32317.

Tickets are not mailed, but held at thedoor for pick up.

Hotel reservations are available at(386) 254-8200 – Please request theFACA Group rate of $99.

The Hall of Fame is the highest honorgiven by the FACA.

The award is designed to recognizeFACA members for years of coachingtenure in Florida high schools, for dedica-tion to the FACA and for outstandingcoaching accomplishments.

Don’t miss out on seeing one ofHighlands County’s own bestowed withthis great honor.

Plenty going on at YMCA

SEBRING – The YMCA is seekingGolf Clubs of all sizes for our new youthgolf program starting in October ages 5-15.

Classes will be twice a week for fourweeks.

If you have used clubs or golf balls youwould like to donate please contact theYMCA 382-9622

This September will be the kick off ofthe YMCA’s New Aqua Zumba!

It will make you feel like a kid again. Imagine a pool party complete with

foam noodles, splashing, even hootingand hollering – set to awesome up beatreggae and calypso music.

Sign-ups for September swim lessonsare under way, with classes havingalready started.

The YMCA has partnered with theChampion for Children Foundation tooffer Free Drowning Prevention classesevery Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10p.m. – this class is for both children andparents.

The number one cause of death, in chil-dren four and under in Florida is drown-ing, so be sure to take advantage of thisfree class at the “Y”.

Pre registration required.The YMCA has not one, but two heated

pools and a splash pad for your family toenjoy.

Come check us out and enjoy the water.Pool Hours

Mon.-Thur. – 6 a.m.-8 p.m.Friday – 6 a.m.-7:45 p.m.Saturday – 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.Sunday – 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.For questions contact the “Y” at 382-

9622.

Panther passes

AVON PARK –South Florida StateCollege Season Passes are on sale for2012-13 Athletic Seasons through thePanther Athletic Office.

The pass is $40 and is good for allPanther home athletic contests in allsports.

General admission will be $2 per per-son for all home athletic events.

Contact the SFSC Athletic Office at784-7035 to order your Season Passes.

Passes can also be purchased at theSFSC Athletic Office on the Avon ParkMain Campus.

SFSC Volleyball Tournamentand Rib Sale

AVON PARK – On Friday andSaturday, Sept. 28-29, the SFSC Athleticdepartment will hold their 4th annualLady Panther Volleyball Tournament.

Matches will take place beginningFriday, running through Saturday, asCollegiate teams from across the statewill gather at Panther Gym for the event.

The annual BBQ Rib sale will takeplace just outside Panther gym on Fridayfrom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pre-orders of ribs can be submitted byFriday, Sept. 21, by contacting the SFSCathletic office at 784-7035.

AMERICAN LEAGUEEast Division

W L Pct GBNew York 85 63 .574 —Baltimore 85 64 .570 .5Tampa Bay 79 70 .530 6.5Boston 68 82 .453 18Toronto 66 81 .449 18.5

Central DivisionW L Pct GB

Chicago 81 67 .547 —Detroit 79 69 .534 2Kansas City 67 81 .453 14Minnesota 62 87 .416 19.5Cleveland 61 88 .409 20.5

West DivisionW L Pct GB

Texas 88 60 .595 —Oakland 84 64 .568 4Los Angeles 81 68 .544 7.5Seattle 70 80 .467 19

___Tuesday’s Games

Minnesota 6, Cleveland 5, 12 inningsDetroit 12, Oakland 2Toronto at New York, ppd., rainBoston 7, Tampa Bay 5Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City 2L.A. Angels 11, Texas 3Baltimore 4, Seattle 2, 18 innings

Wednesday’s GamesN.Y. Yankees 4, Toronto 2, 1st gameMinnesota 6, Cleveland 4Detroit 6, Oakland 2N.Y. Yankees 2, Toronto 1, 2nd gameTampa Bay 13, Boston 3Kansas City 3, Chicago White Sox 0Texas 6, L.A. Angels 2Baltimore 3, Seattle 1, 11 innings

Thursday’s GamesMinnesota at Cleveland, lateOakland at Detroit, lateToronto at N.Y. Yankees, lateBoston at Tampa Bay, lateChicago White Sox at Kansas City, lateTexas at L.A. Angels, late

Friday’s GamesMinnesota (Deduno 6-4) at Detroit(Porcello 9-12), 7:05 p.m.Oakland (J.Parker 11-8) at N.Y. Yankees(Sabathia 13-6), 7:05 p.m.Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 6-4) at Boston(Lester 9-12), 7:10 p.m.Toronto (Villanueva 7-5) at Tampa Bay(Shields 14-9), 7:10 p.m.Cleveland (Masterson 11-14) at KansasCity (Mendoza 7-9), 8:10 p.m.Chicago White Sox (Peavy 11-11) atL.A. Angels (Haren 11-11), 10:05 p.m.Texas (M.Perez 1-1) at Seattle(Iwakuma 6-5), 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUEEast Division

W L Pct GBWashington 90 58 .608 —Atlanta 86 64 .573 5Philadelphia 75 74 .503 15.5New York 66 82 .446 24Miami 66 84 .440 25

Central DivisionW L Pct GB

Cincinnati 90 59 .604 —St. Louis 79 70 .530 11Milwaukee 76 72 .514 13.5Pittsburgh 74 74 .500 15.5Chicago 58 91 .389 32Houston 48 101 .322 42

West DivisionW L Pct GB

San Francisco 86 63 .577 —Los Angeles 77 72 .517 9Arizona 74 74 .500 11.5San Diego 71 78 .477 15Colorado 58 90 .392 27.5


Milwaukee 6, Pittsburgh 0L.A. Dodgers at Washington, ppd., rainMiami 4, Atlanta 3, 10 inningsPhiladelphia at New York, ppd., rainCincinnati 3, Chicago Cubs 1St. Louis 4, Houston 1Arizona 3, San Diego 2San Francisco 6, Colorado 3

Wednesday’s GamesWashington 3, L.A. Dodgers 1, 1stgameMilwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 1Atlanta 3, Miami 0Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Mets 2L.A. Dodgers 7, Washington 6, 2ndgameCincinnati 6, Chicago Cubs 5, 11 ingsSt. Louis 5, Houston 0Arizona 6, San Diego 2San Francisco 7, Colorado 1

Thursday’s GamesHouston at St. Louis, lateCincinnati at Chicago Cubs, lateSan Diego at Arizona, lateColorado at San Francisco, lateMilwaukee at Pittsburgh, lateL.A. Dodgers at Washington, latePhiladelphia at N.Y. Mets, late

Friday’s GamesSt. Louis (C.Carpenter 0-0) at ChicagoCubs (Volstad 3-10), 2:20 p.m.Atlanta (Hanson 12-8) at Philadelphia(K.Kendrick 9-11), 7:05 p.m.Milwaukee (Marcum 5-4) atWashington (E.Jackson 9-10), 7:05p.m.L.A. Dodgers (Blanton 9-13) atCincinnati (Arroyo 12-8), 7:10 p.m.Miami (Ja.Turner 1-2) at N.Y. Mets(Niese 11-9), 7:10 p.m.Pittsburgh (Locke 0-1) at Houston(E.Gonzalez 2-1), 8:05 p.m.Arizona (Miley 15-10) at Colorado(D.Pomeranz 1-9), 8:10 p.m.San Diego (Cashner 3-4) at SanFrancisco (Vogelsong 12-9), 10:15 p.m.

AMERICAN CONFERENCEEast

W L T Pct PF PAN.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .50058 55New England 1 1 0 .50052 33Miami 1 1 0 .50045 43Buffalo 1 1 0 .50063 65

SouthW L T Pct PF PA

Houston 2 0 01.00057 17Indianapolis 1 1 0 .50044 61Tennessee 0 2 0 .00023 72Jacksonville 0 2 0 .00030 53

NorthW L T Pct PF PA

Baltimore 1 1 0 .50067 37Cincinnati 1 1 0 .50047 71Pittsburgh 1 1 0 .50046 41Cleveland 0 2 0 .00043 51

WestW L T Pct PF PA

San Diego 2 0 01.00060 24Denver 1 1 0 .50052 46Kansas City 0 2 0 .00041 75Oakland 0 2 0 .00027 57

NATIONAL CONFERENCEEast

W L T Pct PF PAPhiladelphia 2 0 01.00041 39Dallas 1 1 0 .50031 44Washington 1 1 0 .50068 63N.Y. Giants 1 1 0 .50058 58

SouthW L T Pct PF PA

Atlanta 2 0 01.00067 45Tampa Bay 1 1 0 .50050 51Carolina 1 1 0 .50045 43New Orleans 0 2 0 .00059 75

NorthW L T Pct PF PA

Green Bay 1 1 0 .50045 40Detroit 1 1 0 .50046 50Minnesota 1 1 0 .50046 46Chicago 1 1 0 .50051 44

WestW L T Pct PF PA

Arizona 2 0 01.00040 34San Francisco 2 0 01.00057 41St. Louis 1 1 0 .50054 55Seattle 1 1 0 .50043 27

___Thursday’s Game

N.Y. Giants at Carolina, lateSunday, Sep. 23

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 1 p.m.St. Louis at Chicago, 1 p.m.San Francisco at Minnesota, 1 p.m.Detroit at Tennessee, 1 p.m.Kansas City at New Orleans, 1 p.m.Cincinnati at Washington, 1 p.m.N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m.Buffalo at Cleveland, 1 p.m.Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.Philadelphia at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.Atlanta at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.Pittsburgh at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.Houston at Denver, 4:25 p.m.New England at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Sep. 24Green Bay at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCEW L T Pts GF GA

Sporting KC 16 7 6 54 37 25Chicago 15 8 5 50 40 33New York 14 8 7 49 49 42Houston 12 7 10 46 41 34Columbus 13 10 6 45 35 35D.C. 13 10 5 44 45 39Montreal 12 15 3 39 44 49New England 7 15 7 28 36 40Philadelphia 7 13 6 27 26 31Toronto FC 5 17 7 22 32 51

WESTERN CONFERENCEW L T Pts GF GA

x-San Jose 17 6 6 57 60 35Seattle 13 6 9 48 44 29Los Angeles 14 11 4 46 50 40Real Salt Lake 14 11 4 46 38 33Vancouver 10 12 7 37 29 38FC Dallas 9 12 9 36 35 38Colorado 9 18 2 29 36 43Portland 7 14 8 29 30 49Chivas USA 7 14 7 28 21 44NOTE: Three points for victory, onepoint for tie.x- clinched playoff berth

___Wednesday’s Games

Sporting Kansas City 2, New York 0Columbus 1, Chivas USA 0San Jose 2, Portland 2, tie

Thursday’s GamesD.C. United at Philadelphia, late

Saturday’s GamesSporting Kansas City at Montreal, 1:30p.m.New York at New England, 7:30 p.m.Portland at Real Salt Lake, 8 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.Toronto FC at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.San Jose at Seattle FC, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday’s GamesHouston at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.Chivas USA at D.C. United, 7 p.m.Colorado at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCEW L Pct GB

x-Connecticut 24 9 .727 —x-Indiana 20 12 .625 3.5x-Atlanta 18 14 .563 5.5New York 14 18 .438 9.5Chicago 13 19 .40610.5Washington 5 27 .15618.5

WESTERN CONFERENCEW L Pct GB

z-Minnesota 26 5 .839 —x-Los Angeles 23 10 .697 4x-San Antonio 20 12 .625 6.5x-Seattle 14 18 .43812.5Tulsa 8 23 .258 18Phoenix 7 25 .21919.5x-clinched playoff spotz-clinched conference


San Antonio 77, New York 66Seattle 75, Chicago 60Los Angeles 101, Phoenix 76

Wednesday’s GamesConnecticut 73, Indiana 67

Thursday’s GamesAtlanta at Chicago, lateNew York at Tulsa, lateMinnesota at Los Angeles, late

Friday’s GamesIndiana at Washington, 7 p.m.Minnesota at Phoenix, 10 p.m.San Antonio at Seattle, 10 p.m.

BASEBALLAmerican League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES–Recalled RHPDylan Bundy from Bowie (EL).CLEVELAND INDIANS–Reinstated DHTravis Hafner from the 15-day DL.NEW YORK YANKEES–Reinstated LHPAndy Pettitte from the 60-day DL.Recalled RHP Dellin Betances fromTrenton (EL) and placed him on the 60-day DL.

National LeagueARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS–RecalledOF A.J. Pollock from Reno (PCL).Selected the contract of INF MikeJacobs from Reno. Designated OF ColeGillespie for assignment.CHICAGO CUBS–Agreed to playerdevelopment contracts with KaneCounty (MSL), Daytona (FSL) and Boise(NWL) through the 2014 season.ST. LOUIS CARDINALS–Agreed to afour-year player development contractwith Peoria (MWL).

FOOTBALLNational Football League

DETROIT LIONS–Claimed CB JeromeMurphy off waivers from New Orleans.Placed CB Drayton Florence on injuredreserve.JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS–Signed TEMaurice Stovall. Released TE StephenSpach.NEW ORLEANS SAINTS–Signed CBElbert Mack.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS–Signed LBEric Bakhtiari to a two-year contract.TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS–Signed WRJordan Shipley. Signed LB D.J. Bryant to the practicesquad.

LOCAL SCHEDULE

SPORTS SNAPSHOTS

THE SCOREBOARD

Lake Placid

TODAY: Football at Dunbar, 7 p.m.TUESDAY:Volleyball vs. Avon Park, 6/7:30 p.m.; Swimming vs. Lakeland Christian,5:30 p.m.; Cross Country at LaBelle, 4:30 p.m.THURSDAY: JV Football vs. Hardee, 7 p.m.; Volleyball vs. DeSoto, 6/7:30 p.m.; GirlsGolf at Okeechobee, 4 p.m.

Sebring

TODAY: Football vs. Lake Gibson, 8 p.m.SATURDAY: Cross Country at North Port Invitational, 8:50 a.m.TUESDAY:Volleyball at Kathleen, 6/7:30 p.m.; Bowling at Martin County, 3:30 p.m.;Girls Golf at George Jenkins, 4 p.m.THURSDAY: JV Football vs. Frostproof, 7 p.m.; Volleyball vs. Winter Haven, 6/7:30 p.m.;Bowling at Southfork, 3:30 p.m.; Boys Golf vs. Auburndale, Okeechobee, 4 p.m.

SFSC

TUESDAY:Volleyball vs. Pasco-Hernando, 7 p.m.THURSDAY:Volleyball at Hillsborough, 7 p.m.FRIDAY, Sept. 28:Volleyball hosts Tournament, vs. Gulf Coast, 1 p.m.; vs. Lake Sumter,5 p.m.SATURDAY, Sept. 29:Volleyball hosts Tournament, vs. Broward, 9 a.m.; vs. ClearwaterChristian, 3 p.m.

Avon Park

TODAY: Football vs. LaBelle, 7 p.m.TUESDAY:Volleyball at Lake Placid, 6/7:30 p.m.THURSDAY: JV Football vs. DeSoto, 7 p.m.; Volleyball at Frostproof, 6/7:30 p.m.

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aces by Whittington.Staying pretty quiet

throughout most of the set,the Lady Dragons finally hada side out with a ShelbiBertram kill, stopping the runat 18-8.

A tip by Tiffani Brodergave the Dragons anotherpoint bringing the score 19-9,still in Sebring’s favor.

Webb would end the setwith a kill making it 25-12.

The second set wouldshow similarities as the firstwith Sebring jumping ahead.

An assisted block by PaigeLewis and Bella Caraballowould bring the score to 3-1.

Hannah Tucker would addto the score with a kill mak-ing it 6-5.

After being absent for acollege tryout in NorthCarolina during last weeksgame against Avon Park,Meghan Lollis returned tocontribute with a solo block

and kill pulling Sebringahead 7-4.

Again Lake Placid stayedfairly quiet throughout thismatch not having much retal-iation.

A pair of aces by BreaunaCorley would tighten thescore 15-15.

Soon after the Blue Streakswere seen to pull ahead andeventually win the set 25-16.

A rare opportunity wouldbe at the hands of Sebring -possibly sweeping LakePlacid.

In the history of this rival-ry, there is to be a curse.

For years it seemed to beonly been on rare occasionswhere one team has beat theother in less than five set, butthe trend lately has beendecided in four sets.

Unfortunately for Sebring,the opportunity would quick-ly be snatched away with alivened up Lake Placidsquad.

It started off just like the

previous two for theDragons, a very slow start.

With an assisted block byCorley and Jacalyn Baldwin,the Green Dragons came tolife.

In a blink of an eye, theLady Dragons were pullingaway after an ace bySamantha Phypers bringingthe score 17-14.

A massive solo stuffedblock by Lollis would makean attempt to have kept theStreaks alive, tying up thescore 19-19.

Another block by Lolliswould put Sebring ahead 20-19.

Lake Placid then sided outand was a point away from awin after a Corley ace.

The final score of the setwould be awarded theDragons in a nail biting 25-23 finish and a chance for acome back.

The fourth and final setwould not start off as usual.

Lake Placid would be

rewarded the first point, butimmediately was sided outwith a kill by Caraballo.

Sebring would trail for ashort period of time afterAbigail Samperi bringing thescore 3-2.

An assisted block sharedbetween Phypers and Broderwould extend the lead 11-9.

Sebring retaliated with andAllie Mann kill tying thescore at 13.

That was the moment whenthe Streaks pulled away fin-ishing the set 25-18.

After the game, Sebringhead coach Venessa Sinnesswas not as satisfied with theplay even with the outcome.

“Our hitting was off,” sheexplained. “And the only rea-son we won is because serv-ing and serve receive.”

Sebring hosted Hardee onThursday while Lake Placidtraveled to take onFrostproof.

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Sebring atones for Classic loss

Lake Walk-in-Water in PolkCounty to see if the speckshad schooled up yet.

Judging by the lack oftrucks in the parking lot andthe strong winds earlySaturday morning, I wasn’tsurprised to see that I wasthe only boat drifting alongon the two-foot waves.

I tried two or three spots,drifting faster than I wouldhave liked, with only a cou-ple of bites and one, sadlooking four-inch speck.

Watching my depthfinderas I drifted along, it wasobvious I was too early forthe fall speck season so Idecided to fish for bass.

The weather was alreadychanging quickly.

I could see what lookedlike rain storms already hit-ting the south end of thelake, but the north end wasfine so I guided the boat intoa reed bed in four feet ofwater and started flipping.

To my surprise, in an areathat normally produced somegood strikes, I found no tak-ers for my 5-inch YumDinger.

I switched to a differentcolor, then to a different sizeand finally to a differenttype of plastic crawler alto-gether.

Nothing! It was strange, because I

could hear bass strikingsomething in the reeds, butthey certainly weren’t inter-ested in my plastic worms.

Searching for the rightweedless, topwater bait thatcould be used in the reeds, Iremembered a bait fromyears past, and a favorite of10-year old Louie Echols.

The Snake, a 12 inch plas-tic replica of a slitheringsnake, manufactured byDoug Hannon, the “BasProfessor” was the perfectanswer.

Tying on a chartreuse yel-low snake, I tossed it deepinto the reeds and was sur-prised at the relative ease ofbringing it back in without a

snag. A couple of casts later and

I was rewarded with a strikeand a nice 3 1/2 pound bass.

Releasing the fish andresetting the snake I contin-ued to cast and 10 minuteslater, caught another, slightlylarger, 4 pounder.

The wind was picking upand the storms were movingcloser but now that I’d foundthe bait they wanted, I keptfishing.

Casting even deeper intothe reed island, I missed twoconsecutive strikes before Ihung a nice fish that quicklywrapped itself around somereeds and forced me to go inafter it.

Five and a half pounds,the biggest of the day. Areal beauty.

The wind had blown mecompletely across the reedisland, so I started the motorand moved back to the otherside, hoping to get a fewmore casts in before the rainstarted.

I didn’t see the fish strike,but I sure felt it!

A big fish had inhaled thesnake and was coming rightat me.

As the rain came downhard, I maneuvered the bigfish out of the reeds andafter a couple of acrobaticjumps, managed to grab hislower jaw and bring her inthe boat.

I was sure this one had tobe a 10 pounder so I got outmy tape and electronic scaleand I was surprised she onlyweighed 8.4 pounds.

At 24 1/2 inches, she wascertainly big enough to be a10 pounder, but the weightjust wasn’t there.

Too early in the fall forher to have put on the extraweight in preparation of thespawn.

Still, a nice fish and a fit-ting end to another rainedout day on the water.

Louie and his grandfatherDan Echols stopped over onSunday and I was happy totell Louie about the successI’d had with Doug Hannon’s

“snake.” He wasn’t surprised, in

fact he and Dan had been outon a private lake themselvesSaturday and caught a halfdozen nice bass up to about6 pounds.

Although they caught thebass on a variety of lures,most were caught mid-morn-ing on top-water baits.

Looks like the best fishingof the year has already start-ed.

For the next couple ofmonths, take advantage ofthe cooler temperatures andenjoy the great fishing ourarea has to offer.

Maybe I’ll see you outthere!

John Wood, owner ofLorida Bait and Tackle isputting together anOkeechobee/Istokpoga TeamTrail tournament schedulefor anyone interested insigning up.

The trail will alternate

between Lake Okeechobeeand Lake Istokpoga with thefirst tournament scheduledfor Sunday, Oct. 28.

John runs a great tourna-ment and he’s pretty excitedabout the 100-percent pay-back team event.

For more information andto get signed up, call John at863-655-5510 or 863-412-9095.

Don Norton is a professionaltournament bass fisherman, bassfishing guide, and custom rodbuilder. He has also taught afew fishing classes at the SouthFlorida Community College. Helives in the Golf Hammock areaof Sebring with his wife Lexieand is the owner of a custom rodbuilding company appropriatelynamed “The AmericanFisherman”. He can be reachedat 216-339-6571, 330-635-6682or by email [email protected]. Hiswebsite address is theamerican-fisherman.com.

Continued from 1B

Bass were hitting last weekend

Courtesy photoDon Norton holds up this 8.4 pound bass that he caughtlast weekend.

News-Sun photo by BRITTANY WHITTINGTONBlue Streak Lindsey Whittington readies to set the ball forone of her hitters in Tuesday’s match win over visiting LakePlacid.

By TIM REYNOLDSAssociated Press

MIAMI — The MiamiMarlins paid homage to thecareer of Atlanta third base-man Chipper Jones onWednesday night, presentinghim with gifts before his finalgame in South Florida.

Jones, who plans to retire

after the season, received afishing rod among other itemsfrom the Marlins.

Jones has picked up manypresents this year, including asurfboard from the San DiegoPadres and a year’s supply ofbratwurst from the MilwaukeeBrewers.

Jones played in his 244th

game against the Marlins onWednesday, 45 more thananyone has logged against thefranchise to date.

No Miami opponent hasgotten more home runs (40entering Wednesday), RBIs(165), hits (257), doubles (47),runs (152), at-bats (860) orwalks (140) than Jones, who

got his first taste of the majorsin 1993 — the same seasonthat the Marlins debuted.

“I don’t know why hewants to quit playing,” saidMarlins manager OzzieGuillen. “To me, good. Yeah,get out of here. He playsagainst the Marlins verywell.”

Marlins give retiringChipper Jones a fishing rod

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were taught proper golf eti-quette while on the course,such as being quiet whileothers are playing, sandingdivots on the course and fix-ing ball marks on the greens.

At the final hole of theevent, parents, volunteersand players cheered as thethree teams completed theirplay.

The kids were then treatedto a luncheon of hot dogs,hamburgers, chips andbrownies.

Each participant was givena goodie bag with golf tow-els, ball markers, golf ballsand bag tags from the

McFarling Foundation.Since 2006, the J.W.

McFarling Foundation hasheld an annual charity golftournament at the SpringLakeGolf Resort with the pro-ceeds going to the SertomaJunior Golf Tour in the formof $1,000 stipends to gradu-ates of the tour who are con-tinuing their educations.

To date, the foundation hasawarded over $10,000 instipends as well as fundingthe junior clinic each year.

Mrs. Mary Kay Rider andSherry Breedlove, daughtersof J.W. McFarling, were atthe clinic representing thefoundation.

They were extremely

pleased with the event andthere are plans for bigger andbetter teaching clinics for thefuture.

Next years McFarlingMemorial Golf Tournamentwill be held on Saturday,March 2, at SpringLake.

Golf HammockLast Monday, Sept. 17, the

Mezza Group played at theGolf Hammock Country Clubusing pro-am points.

A group saw Gary Galle infirst place with plus 7 and LesCampbell in second place withminus 2.

David Mulligan and JackStafford tied for first place in Bgroup with plus 1.

In C group Jerry Pattersonwas in first place with plus 3and Bob Hughes in secondplace with plus 2.

In D group Karl Mellor waseven to take first place andBob Colandrea was minus 1for second place.

Next Monday, Sept. 24, theMezza Group will play at GolfHammock beginning at 7:45a.m.

Please arrive early to regis-ter.

For more information, callPete at 382-1280.

Lake June WestA scramble was played Thursday, Sept. 13.Winning first place was the team of Dick

Denhart, John and Gloria Huggett and NormGrubbs with 52; second place, Ken Rowen, MarioCappelletti, Charlotte Mathew and Betty Billauwith 54; and third place, Joe and Joyce Swartz,Larry and Chris Heath with 55.

Closest to the pin: (Ladies), No. 8, GloriaHuggett, 4-feet-7-inches. (Men), No. 4, JohnHuggett, 9-feet-5-inches.

The Men’s Association played a Men’s Leagueevent on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Winning first place was the team of JoeSwartz, Norm Grubbs, Fred Neer and Larry Heathwith 38; second place, Dick Denhart, Ott Wegnerand Jack Maginnis with 47; and third place, PeteOtway, Mario Cappelletti and Dick Reaney with48.

Closest to the pin: No. 4, Joe Swartz, 7-feet-6-

inches; and No. 8, Dick Denhart, 8-feet-10-inch-es.

SpringLakeOn Tuesday, Sept. 18, the SpringLake Men’s

Golf Association held an Individual Low NetTournament on the Cougar Trail course.

First place in the A Flight went to Jack Hoerner,who shot a net 65.

Bill Lawens took second place with a net 67.There was a tie for third place, at 68 strokes,

between Jon Brower, Ed Clay and Jan Hard.In the B Flight, Dave Docherty took first place

with a net 65. Gale Monda came in second with a net 66.In the B Flight there was also a three-way tie

for third place at 70 strokes, between GeneHearn, Jim Foote and Jay Payne.

It was another really great day for golf until arainstorm came through, catching the last twogroups on the last two holes played.


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Saturday, Sept. 22Activity: Trail

MaintenanceLocation: National Scenic

Trail at Boney Marsh, BluffHammock Rd., Lorida, (justsouth of Sebring).

Bring water, snacks,lunch, sun and insect protec-tion.

Contact: David Waldropat 605-3587 for meet-uptime and other details.

Saturday, Sept. 29Activity: Trail

Maintenance Location: Tiger Creek

Preserve.Group will meet at the

Mini Mac ConvenienceStore, 910 N Scenic Hwy,

Babson Park Description: Tiger Creek

Preserve is located east ofUS 27 between Babson Parkand Frostproof

The trail traverses therolling hills of the LakeWales Ridge, including someof the highest hills and oldestland in the Florida peninsula.Botanical diversity is exten-sive along this trail.

Bring: Lunch, snacks,water, sun and insect protec-tion.

Contact: RSVP DavidWaldrop at 605-3587 formeet-up time and otherdetails. Also, please RSVP tothe chapter online Meet-uppage at

www.meetup.com/Heartland-FTA/calendar.

Saturday, Sept. 29Activity: Dinner fol-

lowed by full-moon hike. Location: Ruby

Tuesdays, Lakeland, for din-ner and Lake Hollingsworthto hike.

Description: Come fordinner and/or hike. Meetat the Presbyterian Churchparking lot on LakeHollingworth for the hike.RSVP for dinner by 9/27.

Contact: EileenValachovic at 956-2145 [email protected] formeet-up time and otherinformation.

FTA September activities

Continued from 1B

Golf clinic teaches finer points

contributions to their team inone statistic. You shouldalways use more than one met-ric at a time when evaluatingplayers, but WAR is pretty darnall-inclusive and provides ahandy reference point. WARbasically looks at a player andasks the question, “If this play-er got injured and their teamhad to replace them with aminor leaguer or someonefrom their bench, how muchvalue would the team be los-ing?” This value is expressedin a wins format, so we couldsay that Player X is worth +6.3wins to their team while PlayerY is only worth +3.5 wins.

Calculating WAR is simplerthan you’d think. If you wantthe detailed (yet very under-standable) version, check outthe links at the bottom of thepage; Dave Cameron does agood job of walking throughthe process step-by-step. Theshort answer, though, is that asfollows:

Offensive players –Take wRAA, UBR, and UZR

(which express offensive, baserunning, and defensive value inruns above average) and addthem together. Add in a posi-tional adjustment, since somepositions are tougher to playthan others, and then convertthe numbers so that they’re notbased on league average,but on replacement level(which is the value a teamwould lose if they had toreplace that player with a“replacement” player – a minorleaguer or someone from thewaiver wire). Convert the runvalue to wins (10 runs = 1 win)and voila, finished!

Pitchers – Where offensiveWAR used wRAA and UZR,pitching WAR uses FIP. Basedon how many innings a pitcherthrew, FIP is turned into runsform, converted to representvalue above replacement level,and is then converted fromruns to wins.

WAR is available in twoplaces: FanGraphs (fWAR) andBaseball-Reference (rWAR).Both statistics use the sameframework, but are calculatedslightly differently and there-

fore sometimes show differentresults. The above explanationis for fWAR; see the sectionbelow on rWAR for moreinformation on the differencesbetween the two iterations ofWAR.”

Maybe I’m too old.Perhaps my brain is reaching

its’ capacity for trivial informa-tion.

But when I see abbreviationsthat could well be on the peri-odic table, that could well be atipping point.

And then to see, theretoward the end, where it saysthat this statistic can be calcu-lated slightly differently andcould have different results,based upon who is doing thecalculations – well, to me thatis the tipping point.

To adapt a Naughty ByNature lyric from back in theday as to where my statisticallimitation is – I’m down withOBP, but that’s just me.

Dan Hoehne is the Sports Editorof the News-Sun. He can bereached at [email protected].

Continued from 1B

Stats have reached my breaking point

By STEVEN WINEAssociated Press

DAVIE — MiamiDolphins practice had endedand the field was mostlydeserted Wednesday whencoach Joe Philbin lined upfor a lunch buffet in theteam dining room, glancedoutside and noticed one ofhis players still doing drills.

It was Reggie Bush.Once all glitz and glam-

our in Los Angeles and NewOrleans, Reggie Bush isenjoying a reputation as ablue-collar running backeager to break tackles andshoulder the load whileleading the Miami Dolphinsout of the NFL wilderness.

Bush had a career-high 26carries for 172 yards in lastweek’s victory overOakland, and on Wednesdayhe was chosen AFC offen-sive player of the week.

Bush won the 2005

Heisman Trophy atSouthern Cal, then laterrelinquished the awardbecause of a scandal involv-ing the program.

He helped the Saints wina Super Bowl but was con-sidered an underachieverand was traded to Miamilast year.

This spring he said hewanted to lead the NFL inrushing, and after twogames it appears he mightdo just that.

“I like the way he comesinto the building,” Philbinsaid. “He doesn’t say awhole lot, and he seems tobe serious about his trade.He’s a diligent worker.”

The New York Jets arebraced to face Bush onSunday.

“He’s doing a tremendousjob,” Jets coach Rex Ryansaid. “Obviously we’ve gotto do a great job of getting a

lot of guys to him and gethim on the ground — putsome hot sauce on him, ifyou will.”

With 241 yards, he ranksbehind only Buffalo’s C.J.Spiller, and he’s averaging6.0 yards per carry.

“He’s a fun back to blockfor,” Pro Bowl tackle JakeLong said, “because younever know where’s goingto pop out or what he’sgoing to do.”

Bush said he can becomemore consistent advancingbeyond the line of scrim-mage.

He strives to gain at least4 yards on every carry, atough standard to meet.

“There’s still a lot ofroom for improvement forus in the running game,” hesaid, “which I think is prettyscary because we’re runningthe ball pretty well rightnow.”

Bush tries to leadDolphins out of wilderness

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Dear Pharmacist: I justheard about the new studythat says fish oil supplementsdon’t prevent heart attacks,and may not help us. Should Ikeep taking fish oils?

– S.S., Chicago

Answer: Yes, if they’rehigh-quality. The “study”wasn’t a study at all, it was ameta-analysis, which meansresearchers examine resultsfrom a bunch of trials anddraw their own conclusionsbased on the collective data.The meta-analysis you referto appeared in the September2012 issue of JAMA andincluded 68,000 participantsin 20 different studies thatcovered a time frame of 24years.

I have some problems withtheir opinion that fish oils arefairly worthless. The researchI know of suggests strongbenefits to the heart andarteries when you take high-quality fish oils. These aremy problems with the JAMAarticle:

1. The researchers onlyreviewed 20 studies, but thereare thousands that suggestcardiovascular protection byfish oils, particularly the EPAand DHA components. You’renot going to get the full pic-ture from 20 studies.

2. How much fish oil wasused? Most people were tak-ing 1,000 mg per day, but youneed about 2,000 mg per day

(total daily dose of EPA andDHA) to truly impact coro-nary heart disease. We comeup therapeutically short. Whatabout the ratio of EPA toDHA; ideally, I’d like it to be3:2; for example, 600 mg ofEPA to 400 mg DHA is a 3:2ratio.

3. The study looked atchronically ill people whohad serious conditions, likethey had already suffered aheart attack and stroke, notfolks taking it for prevention.Fish oils are not intended toprevent heart attack or stroke.Plus, it’s super hard to pre-vent more health catastro-phes, once you’ve had one.Feeling skewed?

4. What about the medica-tions these folks were taking?The participants were takingall sorts of blood pressurepills and diuretics, most ofwhich just so happen to bedrug muggers of magnesium.Do you realize that seriousuncorrected magnesium defi-ciency can cause a heart

attack, no matter how muchfish oil you take. To me, thisis a huge gap in their prema-ture conclusion.

5. What about GammaLinolenic Acid or “GLA” sta-tus? When you take fish oils,an omega 3 fatty acid, youhave to also supplement withGLA (an omega 6 fatty acid)because high doses of fishoils will cause drug muggingof GLA.

For example, if you take1,000 mg of fish oil (EPAand DHA totaled together),you need 500 mg GLA at thesame time. Evening primroseoil supplements can providethis GLA. This is importantbecause GLA deficiency canincrease your tendency toform clots (bad). GLA isknown to protect the heart;without adequate amounts,you could suffer cardiac con-sequences, and this was noteven addressed.

Even the American HeartAssociation approves of fishoils for heart health. Thinksmart and don’t be fooled bya single study intended tosway you away from decadesof positive research.

Suzy Cohen is a registered phar-macist and the author of ‘The 24-Hour Pharmacist’ and ‘RealSolutions.’ For more information,visit www. DearPharmacist. com.This information is not intendedto treat, diagnose or cure yourcondition.

New JAMA study bakesfish oils - don’t believe it!

Dear PharmacistSuzy Cohen

StatePointHealth care costs are on

the rise. Between a matur-ing baby boom populationand an explosion of avail-able tests, treatments anddevices, Americans spendabout twice as much percapita for healthcare com-pared to other westerncountries.

Some experts warn thatdespite legislation like theAffordable Care Act thatpromises to expand qualitycoverage to everyone, thereare still a lot of unknownsabout the future of health-care in this country.

“Getting savvy aboutyour health and the futureof healthcare politics canhelp protect you and yourfamily, no matter whattrends we see in the yearsto come,” says VirgilSimons, Founder andPresident of The ProstateNet, a non-profit patienteducation and advocacyorganization.

Here are some importantsteps to consider:

— Know your healthrisks. Some populations aremore susceptible to certaindiseases than others, and ifyou have a family historyof a particular disease, youmay be genetically predis-posed for a certain condi-tion.

Take advantage of freescreenings where possibleand make realistic andappropriate decisions about

what diagnostic exams areimportant for you toreceive. Testing for thesake of testing can addenormous costs to yourhealth care bills and maynot be worth the price tag.

— Disparity in quality ofcare is often due to lack ofknowledge. Empower your-self to get better care withfree resources. For exam-ple, The Prostate Net’s bi-monthly “In the Know”newsletters serve as a thor-ough review of informationand developments inhealthcare of criticalimportance to men.

You can access the freenewsletters online or ordera print edition atwww.ProstateNet.com/intheknow_a.htm/.

— A recent study con-ducted by theCommonwealth Fundfound that uninsured andunderinsured U.S. womenare more likely to skip carebecause of costs thanwomen in 10 other indus-

trialized nations. Be anadvocate for affordablecare by becoming an activevoter and engaging yourelected officials.

— Seek alternatesources of information.Health symposiums andconventions, for example,bring together patients anddoctors for a healthyexchange of informationnot normally available. TheProstate CancerEducational Symposium isa series of events that arefree to attend and willaddress risk awareness,treatment options, and dis-ease management.

To register, visitwww.TheProstateNet.org/Symposium.html.

— Take steps to reduceyour chance of being diag-nosed with a life-threaten-ing disease.

You can start by elimi-nating risky habits likesmoking, reducing yourintake of alcohol and high-ly processed foods, andeating a diet rich in vegeta-bles, lean meats and wholegrains. Obesity increasesyour risk for diseases likecancer, heart disease anddiabetes. Incorporate exer-cise into your day to helpmaintain a healthy weight.

No matter what thefuture holds politically forhealthcare reform,Americans can becometheir own health advocatesby getting informed.

Get savvy about healthcare

StatePoint

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StatePointAs a woman, you most

likely experience aches andpains from your daily activ-ities no matter what yourlifestyle entails. In fact, arecent study shows 89 per-cent of women experiencesome type of muscle or jointpain every year, and 63 per-cent experience it weekly,according to ProAct, anindependent marketingresearch firm.

But whether the discom-fort stems from a day atwork, strenuous exercise orhousework, pain has itsprice -- from feeling tiredand low on energy, to con-tributing to feelings ofstress, depression and frus-tration.

Before discomfort getsthe better of you, reduceyour risk for pain andrelieve the aches youalready have with these sim-ple measures:

Avoid overexertion

Don’t save all yourheavy-duty chores for oneweekend, especially ifyou’re not regularly active.“If you suddenly spend thewhole day cleaning out yourbasement, or climbing lad-ders to clear gutters, musclestrain or overexertion ishighly likely,” says familyphysician Elena Klimenko,M.D. “You have to let mus-cles build up gradually.”

The same goes for work-ing out. Consult a physicianor fitness professional tobuild an exercise routinesafely.

Relax

Hot baths, gentle stretch-ing and meditation can helpprevent and relieve stress-related muscle tension andstiffness. Even if it meansputting the kids to bed earlyor turning your phone offfor an hour, incorporatestress-free down time intoyour busy day, every day.

Relieve

Next time you experiencepain, avoid popping conven-tional painkillers that maskssymptoms. “A homeopathic

medicine works with yourbody to relieve not onlypain, but also swelling,which is a common reasonfor pain,” says Dr.Klimenko. “It does so with-out the risk of drug interac-tions or complications, evenif combined with pharma-ceuticals.”

For example, Dr.Klimenko recommendsArnicare Gel from Boiron,an over-the-counter gel thatcan be applied anywhere onthe body to reduce musclepain and stiffness, swellingfrom injuries, and bruises.Because it relies on a natu-ral active ingredient, youcan safely use it as a firstline therapy to relieve pain.More information can befound atwww.Arnicare.com.

Take breaks fromcomputer work

ProAct’s research showsthat women’s aches andpains stem more from dailyactivities like sitting at acomputer too long than frominjuries. Be sure to takeperiodic walking breaks orsit on a ball to keep musclesactivated.

While modern life hascreated challenges that leadto aches and pains, Dr.Klimenko says women don’tneed to grin and bear it.

“You can take proper care ofyourself to avoid pain andtreat aches naturally beforethey get out of hand.”

Maintain a healthyweight

Excess weight puts unduestress on joints. Try a dietthat promotes joint and tis-sue heath. Eat foods high inOmega-3 fatty acids likesalmon. Add flaxseeds tosalads or try cooking withmustard seed, ginger,turmeric or cayenne pepper,all of which have anti-inflammatory properties.

For more natural healthtips, follow Dr. Klimenko’sblog atwww.DrElenaKlimenko.com/.

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ARA ContentThe average super market offers

some 45,000 food products, most ofwhich are packaged, processed anda poor choice for someone whowants to eat healthy — even whenthe package says otherwise withclaims of being natural, whole grainand even organic.

“People love the idea of conven-ience, especially with theirfood,”says registered dietitianAnika DeCoster, assistant programmanager of LifeTime WeightLoss, adivision of Life Time, The HealthyWay of Life Company. “Most of theconvenience and processed foods onthe market are barely recognizableto the human body. The body can’tproperly digest, absorb or use nutri-ents in these modified foods effec-tively, which negatively impactsmetabolism, weight and energy pro-duction.”

Of those 45,000 products, there

are four DeCoster says you can stopbuying now.

Breakfast cereal

Most Americans consume anover-abundance of sugar, not just indesserts but also via processedfoods, like breakfast cereals thatcontain simple carbohydrates,which our bodies treat like sugarwhen they enter the bloodstream.Too much sugar in the diet can leadto obesity — which can be a causefor Type 2 diabetes — and alsotakes some blame for suppressingthe immune system and playing arole in depression, evenAlzheimer’s. Cereal is not thebreakfast of champions. If you missthe crunch, start making your owngranola packed with nuts and seeds,which provide healthy fats and pro-tein, without the excess sugar andadded trans-fats found in store-bought varieties.

Fruit juice and sodaOne of the main culprits of the

obesity epidemic, soda — even dietsoda — has a negative impact onhealthy eating. Fruit juice, whileseemingly more healthy since it ismade with fruit, contains so muchsugar, it outweighs any benefits.Water is the only beverage a bodytruly needs. “If you need a flavorkick, try buying natural, carbonatedwater and add a little lime, lemon,or even flavored Stevia drops,which come in vanilla, toffee andother flavors,” recommendedDeCoster.

Salad dressing

Eating a salad? Good for you.Top it with dressing loaded withsugar, additives and preservativesand you’ve just doused thosehealthy vegetables with anunhealthy dose of products your

body doesn’t need. Making yourown salad dressing is simple: whisktogether oil — like olive, walnut, orsesame seed varieties — with acid,like red wine vinegar, balsamicvinegar or lemon juice. Season withdry or fresh herbs and change theconsistency with anything frompeanut butter or mustard to sourcream or avocados. Homemadedressings are easy to prepare andkeep in the fridge for a week orlonger.

Non-fat flavored yogurt

“Instead, buy plain full-fat Greekyogurt and add your own flavoringssuch as nuts/seeds, a little organichoney or berries,” DeCoster says.That’s right, full-fat. “The fat in theyogurt helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D,which is the most common vitamindeficiency.” Plus this natural fat isessential for fortifying brain and

cell membranes, and because it isdigested more slowly, you’re lesslikely to be hungry an hour later.DeCoster suggests comparing theingredient list from a plain full-fatyogurt to a non-fat flavored yogurt.The first will have a few recogniza-ble ingredients; the second will readlike a chemistry textbook.

Because our busy lifestyles thriveon convenience, as well as goodnutrition, DeCoster recommendsthat people make their own conven-ience foods via whole food prepara-tion.

“I encourage people to put mostof their emphasis on choosing foodsthat don’t have labels or packaging,like meat, fruit, veggies, raw nutsand seeds. These foods are in theirmost natural form and are consid-ered whole and unprocessed foods,”she says. If a food does have a labelor package, never choose to buy itbased on the packaging claims.

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By GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated Press

CERRITOS, Calif. — While theman behind an anti-Islam moviethat ignited violence across theMiddle East would likely face swiftpunishment in his native Egypt formaking the film, in America thegovernment is in the thorny positionof protecting his free speech rightsand looking out for his safety evenwhile condemning his message.

It’s a paradox that makes littlesense to those protesting and callingfor blood. To them, the movie dia-logue denigrating the ProphetMuhammad is all the evidenceneeded to pursue justice — vigi-lante or otherwise — againstNakoula Bassely Nakoula, anAmerican citizen originally fromEgypt.

In America, there’s nothing ille-gal about making a movie that dis-parages a religious figure. And thathas the Obama administration walk-ing a diplomatic tight rope less thantwo months before the election —how to express outrage over themovie’s treatment of Islam withoutcompromising the most basicAmerican freedom.

“The thing that makes this partic-ularly difficult for the United Statesis that ... we treat what most of uswould refer to as hate speech asconstitutionally protected speechand Americans don’t appreciate, Ithink, how unusual this positionseems in the rest of the world,” saidLawrence Rosenthal, a professor atChapman University’s School ofLaw in Orange, Calif.

The situation also raises vexingquestions about how far the govern-ment can and should go to protectsomeone who exercises their FirstAmendment right. In the past, forexample, police have stood guard toensure Nazis and the Ku Klux Klancould march without being attackedfor their views.

But Nakoula’s case invites scruti-ny because the free speech he exer-cised with the film “Innocence ofMuslims” has had such far-reaching

and violent implications.If the government were to overtly

protect Nakoula, it could be seen bysome as tacit approval of the film,and further enflame protests.Leaving him to fend for himselfcould have deadly consequences.There are examples of violenceagainst others who have written orspoken against Muhammad.

Egypt’s general prosecutor onTuesday issued arrest warrants forseven expat Egyptian CopticChristians, including Nakoula, andreferred them to trial on charges ofharming national unity, insultingand publicly attacking Islam andspreading false information. Thecharges carry the death penalty.

So far, the U.S. government hasacknowledged offering Nakoulavery limited assistance. Los AngelesCounty sheriff’s deputies escortedNakoula to an interview with feder-al probation officials. They did so inthe dead of night and allowedNakoula to cover his face. Andearly Monday, deputies answeredhis family’s request for help leavingthe house where they’d been holed

up for five days so they couldreunite with the 55-year-old film-maker. All remain in hiding.

Department spokesman SteveWhitmore stressed the agency is notproviding protective custody. Hereferred questions to federal author-ities, who have declined to com-ment.

Jody Armour, a professor at theUniversity of Southern California’sGould School of Law, said it’s “notunusual at all for the government tostep in and give a citizen in distressor danger special protection, but itcan’t be unlimited. They’re going tohave to strike a balance.”

A 14-minute trailer for the filmposted on YouTube sparked violencein the Middle East, including anattack in Libya in which a U.S.ambassador was killed. Nakoula, aCoptic Christian and American citi-zen who served federal prison timefor check fraud, told The AssociatedPress in a short interview last weekthat he was involved in managementand logistics for the anti-Islamicfilm.

Federal officials, however, told

the AP they have concluded he wasbehind the movie.

Furor over the film has beenwidespread. Bahrain protesters usedTwitter to organize demonstrationsthat included burning Americanflags in the nation that hosts theU.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. Pakistan’sconservative Islamist parties sentout text messages, mosqueannouncements and made phonecalls to bring out protest crowds,including about 1,000 people in thenorthwestern city of Peshawar onSunday and hundreds who rushedthe U.S. consulate in Karachi,sparking clashes with police inwhich one demonstrator was killed.

“Yes, we understand the FirstAmendment and all of this stuff,”wrote Khalid Amayreh, a prominentIslamist commentator and bloggerin Hebron on the West Bank. “Butyou must also understand that theProphet (for us) is a million timesmore sacred than the AmericanConstitution.”

In America, the government can’teven order that the video beremoved from YouTube. All it can

do is ask. And so far, parent compa-ny Google has declined, saying thevideo was within its guidelines forcontent. The company did restrictaccess to the video in certain coun-tries, including Egypt, Libya andIndonesia, the world’s most popu-lous Muslim nation.

“This can be a challenge becausewhat’s OK in one country can beoffensive elsewhere,” the companysaid in a statement.

That’s precisely the point aboutthe First Amendment, Armour said.

“The reason it is a constitutional-ly protected interest is preciselybecause it may prove unpopular,” hesaid. “Words and images don’t justconvey information, they areattached to consequences. That’swhen we really have to ask our-selves, ‘What price are we willingto pay for that First Amendmentinterest?’ And these are the timesthat really test our convictions.”

In 1975, former CIA agent PhilipAgee published a book detailingagency operations and disclosingthe names of a number of CIAagents working undercover over-seas, Rosenthal said.

Even in that instance, the U.S.government didn’t press criminalcharges but instead revoked Agee’spassport and sued him for thebook’s profits.

“It’s not clear that there is, on thebooks today, a law that makes what(Nakoula) did a crime,” Rosenthalsaid. “This is an extremely difficultproblem.”

Indeed, federal officials have saidthey are looking at Nakoula only inthe context of whether he violatedhis probation for the fraud convic-tion. Under terms of his sentence,he was banned from using comput-ers or the Internet as part of his sen-tence.

The probation issue “gives thegovernment a relatively low visibili-ty way of prosecuting him but nottechnically for what he said andhow inflammatory it was,” Armoursaid. “It may be a way of splittingthe baby.”

Free speech, religion clash over anti-Muslim film

Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/Zuma PressYemeni demonstrators climb up the front door of the U.S. embassy in Sanaa, capital of Yemen, Sept. 13. Atleast one protester was killed in clashes when Yemeni security forces tried to disperses hundreds of angrydemonstrators who gathered around and inside the U.S. embassy as part of widespread anger across theMuslim world over a film ridiculing Islam’s Prophet Mohammad, witnesses said.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

� Christ Fellowship Church (Assemblyof God), 2935 New Life Way. Bearing HisName; Preaching His Doctrine; andAwaiting His Coming. “Worshiping God inSpirit and in Truth.” Sunday School, 9 a.m.;Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; EveningWorship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471-0924.� First Assembly of God, 4301Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring. The Rev.Wilmont McCrary, pastor. Sunday School,10 a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDSChurch, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m.Wednesday Family Night, (Adult BibleStudy), LIFE Youth Group, Royal Rangers,Missionettes, 7:30 p.m. Phone 385-6431.

BAPTIST

� Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600N. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825.George Hall, Pastor. Christ centered andbiblically based. Sunday worship services,8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facil-ities are available. Bible studies at 9:45a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. PrayerTime 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible class-es at 9:45 a.m. are centered for all ages.Choir practice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Churchphone: 452-6556.� Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC)We are located at the corner of SR17 andC-17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join usSunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee anddoughnuts, followed with Sunday Schoolfor all ages at 9:30. Sunday morning wor-ship service begins at 10:30 a.m., andevening worship service is at 6 p.m. OnWednesdays, the Word of Life teen ministryand the Catylist class (20's+) begin at 6:30PM. The adult Bible and Prayer Timebegins at 7 p.m. For more information go towww.bethanybaptistap.com or call thechurch office at 863-452-1136.� Faith Missionary Baptist Church, offState Road 17 North of Sebring at 1708LaGrange Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m.;Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; EveningWorship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7p.m. Deaf interpretation available. KenLambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055.� Fellowship Baptist Church, 1000Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825. Sunday:Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; MorningWorship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday: EveningService, 7 p.m.; Children/Youth, 7 p.m.Telephone: 453-4256. Fax: 453-6986. E-mail: [email protected]; Web site, www.apfellowship.org.� First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100N. Lake Ave., Avon Park. Rev. Jon Beck,pastor; Charlie Parish, associatepastor/youth and families; Joy Loomis,music director; Rev. Johnattan Soltero,Hispanic pastor. Sunday – Sunday school,9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Children’sChurch, 10:45 a.m.; Youth 445, 4:45 p.m.;Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday -Wednesday Night Supper, 5:15 p.m.;Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Youth Activities, 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, 6p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.;Mission Programs for Children, 6:45 p.m.Hispanic Services: Sunday school at 9:30a.m., worship service at 11 a.m.Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Sundaybroadcast on Cable TV Channel 6. Call453-6681 for details. “In the heart of AvonPark, for the hearts of Avon Park.”

First Baptist Church of LakeJosephine, 111 Lake Josephine Drive,

Sebring (just off U.S. 27 midway betweenSebring and Lake Placid). Your place forfamily, friends and faith. Sunday morningworship service is 11 a.m. Nursery is pro-vided for both services with Children’sChurch at 11 a.m. Life changing BibleStudy for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m.Associate Pastor Allen Altvater leads theyouth in their quest to become more likeChrist. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer meet-ing at 7 p.m. along with youth worship inthe youth facility, and missions training forall children. Call the church at 655-1524.� First Baptist Church of Lake Placid,Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’sHope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid,FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website:www.fbclp.com. Email: [email protected]. Sunday services - TraditionalService 9 a.m., Contemporary Service10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family dinnerat 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reservationsrequired). Prayer meeting, YouthIntersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meetat 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. RoyalPalm St., Lake Placid. For information, call465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com.� First Baptist Church of Lorida locatedright on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday Schoolbegins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sundayworship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11a.m. worship service. Wednesday eveningBible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal.From September the AWANA groups meet.First Lorida is the “Place to discover God’slove.” For more information about thechurch or the ministries offered, call 655-1878.� First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E.Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870.Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. David E.Richardson, senior pastor; Rev. Joe Delph,associate pastor, minister of youth andactivities; and Rev. Nuno Norberto, associ-ate pastor, minister of music and senioradults. Group Bible Studies, 9:15 a.m.;Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; MisionBuatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday EveningWorship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night pro-grams at the ROC begin 5:30 p.m., atchurch begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool andMother’s Day Out for children age 6 weeksto 5 years old. Call 385-4704.� Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S.Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address is710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825.Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Girdley,pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; SundayWorship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’sChurch; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.Wednesday night programs for children,youth and adults at 7 p.m.� Independent Baptist Church, 5704County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876.Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship,10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m.Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental,soul-winning, mission-minded, King JamesBible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone655-1899. Bus transportation.� Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of Millerat the west end of Lake June) “Where theold fashion gospel is preached.” SundaySchool begins at 9:30 a.m.; SundayWorship service at 10:45 a.m.; SundayEvening Service is at 6 p.m. WednesdayPrayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m.Call the church at 699-0671 for more infor-mation.� Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC),35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (Ahalf mile east of Highlands Avenue onArbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.;Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service,Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and BibleStudy, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor GeraldWebber and Associate Pastors DonMessenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 382-

4301.� Parkway Free Will Baptist Church,3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870.Welcome to the church where the “Son”always shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.;Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday EveningWorship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday EveningWorship, 7 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at6 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month.The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pastor. Churchphone: 382-3552. Home phone: 214-3025.Affiliated with the National Association ofFree Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn.� Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC)4400 Sparta Road. Rev. Mark McDowell,Pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; SundayMorning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday EveningWorship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/BibleStudy, 6 p.m. Nursery provided. For infor-mation, call 382-0869.� Southside Baptist Church (GARBC),379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C.Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages,9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday:Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kinder-garten through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; AdultMidweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. Anursery for under age 3 is available at allservices. Provisions for handicapped andhard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385-0752.� Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Wherethe Bible is Always Open.” Pastor RichardSchermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655-2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake VillageII entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. forall ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.;Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study andPrayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery availablefor all services.� Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, acrossfrom Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch,pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; SundayMorning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and SundayEvening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday:Prayer, Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30p.m.Nursery provided. For information, call382-3695.

CATHOLIC

� Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church,595 East Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757.Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor.Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English and7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and10:30 a.m. in English. Weekday mass at 8a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m.Saturday. Religious Education Classes are9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K through8th. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 p.m.Wednesday. Youth Nights grades 6th andup, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday.� St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820Hickory St., Sebring. Mailing address: 882Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870, 385-0049; fax,385-5169; email, [email protected];website, www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. JoséGonzález, V.F., [email protected];Parochial Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385-3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J.Peter Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R.McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe.Parish office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Monday-Friday. CONFESSION: First Friday7:15-7:45 a.m.; Saturday 3-3:45 p.m.; Or byappointment with any priest. WEEKENDMASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.;Sunday: 8 and 10 a.m.; Sunday SpanishMass: noon; Last Sunday of the month: 2p.m. (Creole/French); Sunday Family Mass5 p.m. (Holy Family Youth Center). DAILYMASS SCHEDULE: Monday throughFriday: 8 a.m. and noon; Saturday: 9 a.m.� St. James Catholic Church, 3380Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215.Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule:Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Vigil,4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.;Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Easter -

Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; and HolyDays 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., firstSaturday at 9 a.m.

CHRISTIAN

� Cornerstone Christian Church, 1850US 27 South, Avon Park, FL 33825 (SaxonHall in Reflection Community). BillRaymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter,Music Minister. Our goal: To Love Christ -Love People. Sunday, 9 a.m. SundaySchool; 10 a.m. Worship; Communion isavailable each week. Thursday, 7 p.m.Home Fellowship Group. For more informa-tion call 453-8929 or 449-0203.� Eastside Christian Church, 101 PeaceAve., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two mileseast of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), 465-7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor.Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; WorshipCelebration with the Lord’s Supper eachweek 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; andPat Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise andPrayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building God’sKingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Christ, theWay, Truth and Life!” “Alive and Worth theDrive!”� Sebring Christian Church, 4514Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. TodSchwingel, Preacher; David Etherton,Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.;Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday YouthService, 6 p.m; Evening service at 6:30p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 p.m. fol-lowed by classes at 6:30 p.m. ChangingSeasons, a men’s grief support group,meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays.Alzheimers Caregivers Support Groupmeets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676.� First Christian Church, 1016 W.Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825; (863)453-5334; on the Web at www.firstchris-tianap.com. Our motto is “Jesus is First atFirst Christian Church.” Greg Ratliff, SeniorMinister; Bible School 9 a.m.; Worship 10a.m.; Wednesday studies for all ages, 6p.m. Nursery provided for all events.� First Christian Church (Disciples ofChrist), 510 Poinsettia Avenue, (corner ofPoinsettia and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL33870. Phone: 385-0358 or 385-3435. TheRev. Ronald Norton, Pastor; SundaySchool, 9 a.m.; Praise Breakfast, 10 a..m.,Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Children’sChurch, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Praise andWorship, 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:15p.m.; Midweek Bible Study, 7:15 p.m.

CHRISTIAN &MISSIONARY ALLIANCE

� The Alliance Church of Sebring, 4451Sparta Road, Sebring, FL 33875. Call 382-1343. Rev. Steve Hagen, pastor. Sundayservices: Sunday School meets at 9:30a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Servicemeets at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening BibleStudy meets at 6 p.m. (off site); WednesdayPrayer Gathering meets at 6 p.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

� Christian Science Church, 146 N.Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morningworship and Sunday school. Testimonialmeetings at 4 p.m. each second and fourthWednesday. A free public readingroom/bookstore, located in the church, isopen before and after church services. TheBible and the Christian Science textbook,‘Science and Health with Key to theScriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy are ouronly preachers. All are welcome to comeand partake of the comfort, guidance, sup-port and healing found in the lesson-ser-mons.

CHURCH OF BRETHREN

� Church of the Brethren, 700 S. Pine

St., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: Church

School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15

a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m.

Phone 385-1597.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

� Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S.

Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825.

Minister: Don Smith. Sunday Worship

Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery

facilities are available at every service.

Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classes

for all ages. Church phone: 453-4692.

� Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069

Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852.

Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, Lake

Placid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor-

ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening worship

is 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays and

Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are invit-

ed to join us. For more information, call the

church at 863-465-4636 or visit the website

http://www.thelordsway.com/lakeplacid-

cofc/.

� Sebring Parkway Church of Christ,3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870;

385-7443. Minister: Kevin Patterson. Times

of service are: Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.;

Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday

Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible

Class, 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF NAZARENE

� First Church of the Nazarene of AvonPark, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL

33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. Randall

Rupert, Pastor. Sunday: Sunday school

begins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning

worship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening service

at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service is at

7 p.m. with special services for children

and adults. Special services once a month

for seniors (Prime Time) and Ladies min-

istries. If you need any more information,

call 453-4851.

� First Church of the Nazarene of LakePlacid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid,

FL 33852. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;

Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening

service, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.

Classes for adult children and youth. Call

465-6916. Pastor Tim Taylor.

CHURCHES OF CHRIST INCHRISTIAN UNION

� Community Bible Church - Churchesof Christ in Christian Union, (Orange

Blossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17A

North (truck route), Avon Park. Presenting

Jesus Christ as the answer for time and

eternity. Sunday morning worship service,

10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior

Church activities at same time for K-6

grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all ages),

9:30 a.m. (Transportation available.)

Sunday evening praise and worship serv-

ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer

service, 7 p.m. Children and youth activities

at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel-

come, please come worship with us. Tom

Schwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052.

PLACES TO WORSHIP

RELIGIONAtonement LutheranChurch - ELCA

SEBRING — This is the17th Sunday after Pentecost.Worship service with (open)Holy Communion will be ledby Deacon David Thoresen.His sermon will be based onthe gospel reading of Mark9:30-37.

Thursday Bible study willbe held with Sharon Palmerleading.

Saturday, Nov. 3 the annu-al yard sale will be from 8a.m. to 2 p.m. Members areaccepting items for the annu-al yard sale; no furniture.Contact Ed Graff, John Wadeor Jim Fiedler to makearrangements for drop offitems.

Church ofButtonwood Bay

SEBRING — Pastor CecilHess will preach on “AModern Day Parable - TheRich Fool” on Sunday. Theservice is non-denomination-al, and open to all.

The church is on U.S. 27,four miles south ofHighlands Regional MedicalCenter.

Christ LutheranChurch - LCMS

AVON PARK — PastorScott McLean will preach asermon titled “Beware ofProphets.”

The church is at 1320County Road 64, east of theAvon Park High School, pastthe four-way Stop sign. Formore information, searchonline at christlutheranavon-park.org.

Christian TrainingChurch

SEBRING — AssociateMinister Casey L. Downingwill bring the message titled“Man Your Position” at theSunday morning service. TheWednesday night Bible stud-ies are canceled untilOctober.

Emmanuel UnitedChurch of Christ

SEBRING — Rev. GeorgeMiller will deliver Sundaymorning’s sermon,“Welcoming the Lord” withScripture from Mark 9:30-37.

The church is 1.7 miles

west of U.S. 27 on CountyRoad 634 (Hammock Road).Visit sebringemmanuelucc.com.

Faith LutheranChurch

SEBRING — This Sundaymorning, the church cele-brates the 17th Sunday afterPentecost. Pastor RobertReinhardt will deliver hissermon, “Enough Already,”from James 3:13-4:10 andMark 9:30-37.

Tuesday Night BibleStudy with Pastor Bob willstart the Book of Acts onTuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.,in the downstairs of thechurch,

First ChristianChurch-Avon Park

AVON PARK —Wednesday evening Biblestudy will be from the bookof Philippians. There will bea potluck diner with a prayertime to follow; all are wel-come.

First Christian Church ofAvon Park is 1016 W.Camphor (behind the WellsFargo Bank). [email protected] with any questionsor to request information.The church website iswww.firstchristianap.com.

First ChristianChurch (Disciples ofChrist)

SEBRING — At theLord’s Table this Sundaymorning will be Anna Coleyand Linda Ellis. Communionwill be served by Chris and

Catherine Baker, CarolChandler and Franny Goff.

Greeting the congregationwill be Peggy Cousins. Theacolyte for the day is HeavenKunsak. Working withChildren’s Church will beShirley Ann V. Wood andCarol Graves.

The pastor’s sermon istitled “Is your eye on earthlythings?” with Scripture fromPhilippians 3:17-21.

The church is at 510Poinsettia Ave.

First PresbyterianChurch of Avon Park

AVON PARK — OnSunday morning, the pastor’ssermon is titled “What’s theProblem?” based on Genesis3:1-6 and Romans 5:12.

In the adult Sunday schoolclass, the pastor is continu-ing the series titled “FaithLessons of the Life andMinistry of the Messiah”sponsored by Focus on theFamily. The lessons arefilmed on location in Israeland narrated byhistorian/teacher Ray VanderLaan. Sunday’s two filmswill be “Belvoir - MisguidedFaith” and “En Gedi - Living

Water.”Special music will be the

men’s trio singing “It is WellWith My Soul.”

On Wednesday evening,adult Bible study will be ledby the pastor teaching “HowDo We Glorify God?”

The church is at 215 E.Circle St.

First PresbyterianChurch of Sebring

SEBRING — “God’sPlan” is the title of Sundaymorning’s sermon, given bythe Rev. Darrell A. Peer.

First UnitedMethodist Church ofSebring

SEBRING — The Rev.A.C. Bryant’s sermon will be“Stop and Go” withScripture reading from Acts16: 6-15.

Family Movie Night isfrom 6-8 p.m. Saturday inthe Youth Lounge showing“Johnny.”

The church is downtownat 126 S. Pine St. Visit thewebsite at www.sebringfirs-

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EPISCOPAL

� St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870.Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist Rite I -7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m.Midweek service on Wednesday at 6 p.m.Sunday School for all ages at 9 a.m. Thenursery is open 8:45 a.m. until 15 minutesafter the 10 a.m. service ends. Wednesday:Adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors arealways welcome. Church office 385-7649,for more information.� St. Francis of Assisi AnglicanEpiscopal Church, 43 Lake June Road,Lake Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051.Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson, Rector. SundayWorship, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday evening: Holy Communionwith Healing Service, 6 p.m.Thursday: HolyCommunion with healing service, 9 a.m.Child care available at the 8 a.m. and 10:30a.m. Sunday service.

EVANGELICAL FREECHURCH OF AMERICA

� The Church of the Way EFCA, 1005 N.Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sunday schooland worship service at 9 a.m. and 10:30a.m. Youth activities, 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays. The Way is a church familywho gathers for contemporary worship,teaching of God’s Word, prayer and fellow-ship. Come early and stay after for fellow-ship time. Child care and children’s churchare provided. Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor.The Way – A place for you. Office Phone:471-6140, Church Cell Phone: 273-3674.Email: [email protected]. Web site:www.TheWayChurch.org

GRACE BRETHREN

� Grace Brethren Church, 3626Thunderbird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr.Randall Smith, senior pastor. Sunday serv-ices at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.;Wednesday services at 7 p.m. We offer “KidCity” Children’s Ministry throughout allservices, and there are variosu other class-es for teens, married couples, “prime-timers,” and Bible studies in Spanish. “KidCity” Day Care, Preschool and After-SchoolMonday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (For registra-tion call: 385-3111). Check us out on theWeb at www.sebringgrace.org.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

� World Harvest and RestorationMinistries, (non-denominational) 2200 N.Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone:452-9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service:Sunday School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m. prayermeeting/Bible study. Pastor: W.H. Rogers.

LUTHERAN

� Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA),1178 S.E. Lakeview Drive., Sebring. DavidThoresen, Deacon, Spiritual Leader, onfirst, third and fifth Sunday each month,and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the second andfourth Sunday of each month. Jim Helwig,organist/choir director. Worship service at9:30 a.m.; Holy Eucharist is every Sunday.Coffee hour on the first and third Sunday ofeach month. Council meeting on the firstMonday of month; Ladies Group WELCAmeets at noon second Monday of monthwith lunch. Bring a dish to pass. ChurchVegetable Garden Club meets as needed.Labyrinth Prayer Garden open seven daysa week to congretation and community.Like to sing? Come join the choir. Visitorsalways welcome. Come grow with us.Phone 385-0797.� Christ Lutheran Church Avon Park –LCMS, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2 mile

east of Avon Park High School past thefour-way stop sign. Sunday Divine Worshipis at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat-ed every week with traditional LutheranLiturgy, hymns and songs of praise.Fellowship time with coffee and refresh-ments follows worship. Come worship andfellowship with us. For information callPastor Scott McLean at (863) 471-2663 orsee christlutheranavonpark.org.� Faith Lutheran Church – LCMS, 2740Lakeview Drive, Sebring. Reverend RobertReinhardt, Pastor. Church phone: 385-7848, Faith Child Development Center,385-3232. Sunday Traditional WorshipService, 8 a.m. ; Sunday Praise WorshipService, 10:30 a.m. Communion is servedthe first, third and fifth Sunday of themonth. Sunday school and Bible classes,9:15 a.m. Worship service is broadcast at 8a.m. on WITS 1340 AM each Sunday.Educational opportunities include weeklyadult Bible studies. Faith’s Closet ThriftStore (385-2782) is open from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. tonoon Saturday. All are warmly welcome inthe Faily of Faith.� Good Shepherd Lutheran Church(AALC) American Association ofLutheran Churches, 3240 Grand PrixDrive, Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed,pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery provid-ed. Social activities: Choir, Missions,Evangelism. Phone 385-2346.� New Life Evangelical LutheranChurch, 3725 Hammock Road, aCongregation of the Evangelical LutheranSynod (ELS) in fellowship with theWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod(WELS). Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.; BibleStudy, 9 a.m. For more information, callPastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 or visit theWeb site at www.newlifesebring.com.� Resurrection Lutheran Church -ELCA, 324 E. Main St., Avon Park. Pastor:Rev. John C. Grodzinski. Sunday school at8:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m..Coffee and fellowship hour follow the serv-ice. Midweek Fragrance Free Wednesdayworship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office phonenumber is 453-6858.� Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS, 25Lakeview St., Lake Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The Rev. Richard A. Norris, pastor;Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre-Schooldirector; and Noel Johnson, minister ofyouth and family life. Worship scheduleafter Easter through December: Worshipservice 10 a.m., and Education Hour, 8:45a.m. Worship schedule for January throughEaster: Worship service, 8:30 and 11 a.m.,Education Hour 9:45 a.m. TraditionalService with Holy Communion each firstand third Sunday. Non-Traditional Serviceeach second, fourth and fifth Sunday.Seasonal mid-week services Wednesdayevenings during Lent and Advent. Callchurch office for additional Worship timesand special holiday services. Other activi-ties and groups include: Choirs; LadiesGuild and LWML; Men’s Fellowship Group,Small Group Bible Studies as scheduled;Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth Group activi-ties (call for meeting times and dates). Visitus online at: www.Trinitylutheranlp.com.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

� Bible Fellowship Church, 3750Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872.Sunday: American Sign Language: FirstWorship sermon, songs signed first andsecond Worship services. First Worshipservice, 9 a.m.; Second Worship service,10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to 2 years old) andSunday school classes both hours. BFCYouth, 6 p.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrs through5th grade, 6 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.;Prayer time, 6:15 p.m. Todd Patterson, pas-tor; Andy McQuaid, associate pastor. Website www.bfcsebring.com. Church office385-1024.� Calvary Church, 1825 Hammock Road,Sebring, FL 33872; 386-4900. An inde-

pendent community church. Sunday morn-ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 11:15a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.Pastor Lester Osbeck. A small friendlychurch waiting for your visit.� Christian Training Ministries Inc., onSebring Parkway. Enter off County Road 17on Simpson Avenue. Sunday service is at10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Anursery and children’s church are provided.The church is part of Christian InternationalMinistries Network, a full gospel, non-denominational ministry. Linda M. Downing,minister, [email protected]. Casey L.Downing, associate minister, [email protected]. Church phone: 314-0482. Web site: www.ctmforme.com� Crossroads of Life, 148 E. InterlakeBlvd., Lake Placid, FL 33852; Tel. 863-655-9163. The place of your Divine appoint-ment. We expect our supernatural God totransform our lives through His power andgrace. Come, learn of His plan and destinyfor you. With His plan we receive His provi-sion along with His perfect timing andopportunity. What you have longed for, buthave been missing, can now be received.The direction you have been thirsty for willsuddenly quench your parched soul. Cometo experience what you have been missingfor so long – empowerment in every area oflife. We teach, train and send forth to winsouls. You don’t speak English – no proble-ma.We have a Spanish interpreter.We lookforward to fellowship and worship with youat 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Pastoers Giland Rosa Benton (Faith Never Fails).� Grace Bible Church, 4541 ThunderbirdRoad, (second church on left) Sebring, FL33872. Phone, 382-1085. AndrewKatsanis, senior pastor. Saturday Worship,6:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday 6p.m. Grace Bible Academy AdultInvestigating Truth; first and third Tuesday,Prayer Gathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday,Children’s & Youth Programs, 6 p.m.;Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., College Ministry.www.GBCconnected.org� Highlands Community Church, acasual contemporary church, meets at3005 New Life Way. Coffee at 9:30 a.m.;Worship at 10 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s Worldclasses. Small groups meet throughout theweek. Church phone is 402-1684; PastorBruce A. Linhart.� The Lord’s Sentinel FellowshipChurch, 148 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid(at Lake Placid Christian School), PastorJuanita Folsom. Sunday morning service,10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sentinel School ofTheology, 7 p.m.; Church service, Tuesday,7 p.m. More information at www.juanitafol-s o mministries.com.� Union Church, 106 N. Butler Ave., AvonPark, FL 33825. Contemporary worshipservice is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday with PastorTiger Gullett. Sunday traditional worshipservice is at 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m.Contemporary Sunday worship service isat 10:45 a.m. Nursery and children’schurch on Saturday nightes and 9 and10:45 a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunchmenus at Solid Grounds. Senior Pastor isBill Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web pageat www.weareunion.org.� Unity Life Enrichment Centre, newlocation, 10417 Orange Blossom Blvd. S.,Sebring, FL 33875; 471-1122; [email protected]. Web site, www.unityof-sebring.org. 10:30 a.m. SundayCelebration Service, Nursery andChildren’s Church. Weekly Classes,Christian Bookstore and Cafe, PrayerMinistry, Life Enrichment Groups. Rev.Andrew C. Conyer, senior minister trans-forming lives from ordinary to extraordinary.

PRESBYTERIAN

� Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA),4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd., Sebring, 33872-2113. A Congregation of the PresbyterianChurch in America. Sunday morning wor-ship: Traditional service, 10:30 a.m.;Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday

evening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.;Children’s/Youth Group, 5:30-7 p.m.; choirpractice, 7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax:385-2759; e-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours:8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.� First Presbyterian Church ARP, 215 E.Circle St., (two entrances on LaGrande),Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242.The Rev. Robert Johnson is the pastor.Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; SundayWorship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Biblestudy, 10:30 a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m.third Wednesday; choir practice, 6:30 p.m.each Wednesday; Mary Circle businessmeeting, 1 p.m. second Wednesday; SarahCircle business meeting, 4 p.m. secondThursday; Women’s Ministries CombinedBible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday. Be a partof a warm, caring church family with tradi-tional services, following biblical truth.� First Presbyterian Church, ARP, 319Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 385-0107. Email: [email protected], Rev. Darrell A.Peer, pastor. Sunday School, all ages, 9:30a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.Youth Group(middle school and high school age), 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Wednesday: AdultBible Study, 10:30 a.m. Nursery availableduring worship. Call the church office formore information and other classes.� First Presbyterian Church, ARP,www.fpclp.com, 117 N. Oak Ave., LakePlacid, 465-2742. The Rev. Ray Cameron,senior pastor; the Rev. Drew Severance,associate pastor. Sunday - TraditionalWorship 9 a.m., Contemporary Worship 11a.m., Sunday School 10:10-10:50 a.m.Wednesday evenings: Adult Bible Study 7p.m. (Nursery available), Youth Group –(middle and high school) 7 p.m., RockSolid(kindergarten through fifth grade) 7 p.m.Family Biblical Counseling available byappointment.� Spring Lake Presbyterian Church(USA), 5887 U.S. 98, Sebring, FL 33876.Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service,10 a.m. Session meets at 6:30 p.m. thesecond Thursday of the month, Septemberthrough June. Board of Deacon’s meet at5:30 p.m. first Monday of the month. Choirrehearses at 7 p.m. each Wednesday,September through April. PresbyterianWomen meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursdayof the month. Organist: Richard Wedig.Choir Director: Suzan Wedig. Churchphone, 655-0713; e-mail,[email protected], Web site,h t t p : / / s l p c . e m b a r qspace.com.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVEN-TIST

� Avon Park Seventh-day AdventistChurch, 1410 West Avon Blvd., Avon Park.Phone: 453-6641 or e-mail: [email protected], Sabbath School,9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service 10:45a.m. Saturday. Wednesday prayer meeting7 p.m. Community Service hours onTuesday and Thursday is from 9:00 a.m. till2 p.m. A sale takes place the first Sundayof each month. Senior Pastor Paul Boling.Walker Memorial Academy ChristianSchool offering education for kindergartenthrough 12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME.Website is www.discoverjesus.org� Sebring Seventh-Day AdventistChurch, 2106 N. State Road 17, Sebring;385-2438. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m.Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meeting,Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Community service:every Monday 9-11 a.m. Health Seminarwith Dr. Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m.Pastor Nathan Madrid.

THE CHURCH OF LATTERDAY SAINTS

� The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, 3235 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring,Fl 33872; (863) 382-9092 Steve Austin,Bishop; Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; DelMurphy, 2nd Counselor. Family HistoryCenter (863) 382-1822. Sunday Services:

Sacrament Meeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; GospelDoctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon;Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10-1p.m.;Primary for children, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.;Youth Activities: Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m.Scouts: first and third Wednesday, 7-8:20p.m. Activity Days: 8-11 yr old Boys andGirls, second and fourth Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY

� The Salvation Army – Center forWorship. Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Holiness meeting, 11 a.m.; andPraise meeting and lunch, noon. Tuesday:Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’sMinistries, 7 p.m. Wednesday: YouthMinistries, 4 p.m. All meetings are at 120 N.Ridgewood Ave., Sebring. For more infor-mation, visit the Web site www.salvation-armysebring.com or call Major BruceStefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110.

UNITED METHODIST

� First United Methodist Church, 105 S.Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870. The Rev. A.C.Bryant, pastor. Traditional Worship Serviceat 8:10 and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary,Contemporary Worship in the FLC at 9:30a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.Methodist Youth Fellowship at 5:30 p.m.Sundays with Rick Heilig, youth director.The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service isbroadcast over WITS 1340 on AM dial.There is a nursery available at all services.� First United Methodist Church, 200 S.Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825. (863)453-3759, Devon Jarrett, Pastor. SundaySchool - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. Biblestudy every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Visit us atour church website: www.fumcap.org.� Memorial United Methodist Church,500 Kent Ave., (overlooking Lake Clay)Lake Placid, FL, 33852. The Rev. Fred Ball.pastor. Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoral assis-tant. Sunday schedule: Heritage WorshipService, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School for allages, 9:30 a.m.; Celebration WorshipService at 10:45 a.m.; New Song worshipservice at 10:45 a.m. Loving nursery careprovided every Sunday morning. MiddleSchool Youth, 4 p.m.; High School Youth,5:30 p.m. We offer Christ-centered Sundayschool classes, youth programs, Bible stud-ies, book studies and Christian fellowship.Church office, 465-2422 or www.memori-alumc.com. Lakeview Christian School,VPK to grade 5; 465-0313.� St. John United Methodist Church,3214 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring, FL 33872.The Rev. Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor.Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult SundaySchool, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship,8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery pro-vided for all services. Phone 382-1736.www.stjohnsebring.org� Spring Lake United Methodist Church,8170 Cozumel Lane, (Hwy 98) Sebring.The Rev. Clyde Weaver Jr., Pastor. Worshipservice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Studymeets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. ChoirPractice at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Churchoffice phone: 655-0040.

UNITED CHURCHOF CHRIST

� Emmanuel United Church of Christ,Jesus didn’t reject people, neither do we.Join us for worship every Sunday at 9:30a.m. and you’ll be embraced by a compas-sionate congregation that is all-inclusive.We’re at the corner of Hammock and Hope.Choir and Bell Choir practice onWednesday; Bible studies throughout theweek. 471-1999; sebringemmanuelucc.com.

PLACES TO WORSHIP

tumc.com.

Heartland ChristianChurch

SEBRING — Pastor TedMoore’s sermon this Sundaywill be “The Tears ThatTouched Jesus Heart,” withScripture from Luke 7:11-17.

The service will includeJeannette Billings singing “IBelieve” and Robert Hullsinging “Something aboutthat Name”.

The church is at 2705Alternate Route 17 South(behind Publix).

Memorial UnitedMethodist Church

LAKE PLACID — PastorClaude Burnett will preach atthe Heritage Worship Serviceand the Celebration Serviceon the subject of “FavoriteStories of the Bible.”

Pastor Jerry McCauley willpreach at the New Song con-temporary service in RobReynolds Hall.

Flu shots will be availablein the Ladies Bible classroomfrom 8:15 a.m. through 12:15p.m.

The church is at 500 KentAve.

Parkway Free WillBaptist Church

SEBRING — The Sundaymorning Bible lesson,“Steadfast Thanks,” is takenfrom Hebrews 12:18-29.Pastor Jim Scaggs will bringthe message in the Sundaymorning and evening servic-es. The Wednesday eveningservice will be praise, prayerand Bible study.

Next Sunday evening, Sept.30, will be the end-of-the-month-sing and fellowship.

St. John UnitedMethodist Church

SEBRING — Sundaymorning, the Rev. Ronald DeGenaro Jr.’s message will be“Who is the Greatest!”Biblical reference is fromMark 9:30-37. Church-wideFellowship Meal is at noon

Sunday.

United Methodist Women

will have a potluck luncheon

at noon on Thursday. Nursery

is provided at all services.

Sebring Church ofthe Brethren

SEBRING — This Sunday

morning, the pastor will

preach on “Upside Down

Kingdom.”

Sunday school will study

“God Promises An Awesome

Thing,” looking at the

Scripture from Exodus 34:1-

10.

Spring Lake UnitedMethodist Church

SEBRING — Spring Lake

United Methodist Church is

at 8170 Cozumel Lane.

The Rev. Clyde Weaver’s

sermon will be “Christ the

King: Acceptor and Sinless.”

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RELIGION

More than 250 youngpeople were crowded in asmall auditorium to hearthe lecture. The speakerstood out; maybe it wasthe white doctor’s coat ormaybe the long list of ini-tials after his name, ormaybe the glossy polishon his shoes and razorsharp crease in his pants.The lecturer was talking tothem about the dangers ofbrushing their teeth …that’s right, the dangers!

He talked at lengthabout how toothbrushescould actually scrape pitsinto the enamel of theirteeth, providing a betterplace for bacteria to live.He claimed that toothpasteactually changed the acidi-ty level of the mouth to alevel that was great forbacterial growth and thattoothpaste killed the goodbacteria needed for healthygums. These youth, asmost of us, brush our teethdaily never thinking we

were doing harm. Butwhat this man was claim-ing made sense and sound-ed logical. And as a result,some of these young peo-ple made a conscious deci-sion to stop brushing theirteeth.

The above scene reallydid happen on a collegecampus. So what about theimpressive man? He wasan actor, asked to con thestudents by the professorin this experiment. Theactor’s so-called “results”were outright lies. He wasable to take totally unsus-pecting students and con-vince some of them thatsomething they had knownall their lives as right wasnow untrue.

If the above mentionedstudents had been warnedof the coming speaker and

the “logic” he was goingto use, probably none ofthem would have given uptheir toothbrushes. As wisestudents, they would havechecked it out.

This incident calls ourattention to a far greaterthreat of deception.“Beware of false prophets,who come to you insheep’s clothing, butinwardly they are ravenouswolves” (Matthew 7:15).Warnings. We need themin every phase of our lives.Therefore, God’s DivineWord is replete from coverto cover with such. “Butthere were also falseprophets among the peo-ple, even as there will befalse teachers among you,who will secretly bring indestructive heresies, evendenying the Lord whobought them, and bring onthemselves swift destruc-tion. And many will follow

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‘Mercy Triumphs’ is topic ofstudy

SEBRING — “James: Mercy Triumphs”study, by Beth Moore, will be featured atMonday evening’s Ladies’ Bible study, from6-8 p.m. beginning Sept. 24 through Nov.12, at Covenant Presbyterian Church inSebring. James, Jesus’ own brother, startedout as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of theresurrected Savior turned an unbeliever intoa disciple; and in the process, learn how youcan put your own faith into action.

Bible scholars compare James to theprophet Amos. In other ways James moreclosely resembles the Book of Proverbs thanany New Testament book. Come along withBeth Moore on a journey to get to know boththe man and the Book of James.

Topics in this study include: joy, hardship,faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor,wisdom, gifts from above, single-minded-ness, the dangers of the tongue, humility andprayer. Plus, Moore introduces a five-tieredstudy approach that she has never donebefore.

For more information, contact BekiLievestro at 382-2428. Sign up in theNarthex so that a notebook can be pre-ordered.

‘Surprise Sunday’ at BethelBaptist

LAKE PLACID — Bethel Baptist Church,216 E. Park St., will have “Surprise Sunday”beginning at 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 30.

Among the surprises will be a surprisespeaker, pianist, singer, teacher, usher, hym-nal, bulletin, parking place, seat and visitor.

Why not attend and be one of the surprisevisitors. Guests will receive a warm, friendlywelcome from the members of BethelBaptist Church.

Pastor John Hankins and members ofBethel Baptist Church welcome the public tobe a part of these surprises and all futureservices. Contact the church office at 633-9294.

their destructive ways,because of whom the way oftruth will be blasphemed” (2Peter 2:1,2).

Listen again to Peter viathe Holy Spirit, “as also inall his [Paul] epistles, speak-ing in them of these things,in which are some thingshard to understand, whichuntaught and unstable peopletwist to their own destruc-tion, as they do also the restof the Scriptures” (2 Peter3:16). The word, “twist”(NKJV), “distort” (NIV),“wrest” (KJV), “twist andmisconstrue” (ANT) servesas a severe warning becauseof the consequences.Vincent’s Word Studies saysthis about ‘wrest’: “Onlyhere in New Testament.Meaning, originally, to hoistwith a windlass or screw; totwist or dislocate the limbson a rack. It is a singularlygraphic word applied to theperversion of scripture.” Paulexpressed great concernabout the spiritual state ofthe saints in Galatia becausesome had perverted thegospel of Christ and hadturned to false doctrines.(Galatians 1:6-9) The fruitof this action was“accursed”; i.e.anathema…disfavor ofJehovah.

To counter this sin oftwisting the scriptures, we

have the worthy example ofthe disciples in Berea,”These were more fair-mind-ed than those inThessalonica, in that theyreceived the word with allreadiness, and searched thescriptures daily to find outwhether these things wereso” (Acts 17:11). Becausewe have freedom of speechand religion in this country,doctrines abound that havetheir origin with men/womenresulting in hundreds ofdenominations/sects.

Check it out. A wise stu-dent of the Word of God willfind that these doctrines haveno Divine authority and willtherefore reject them.However, tragically, manyfollowers of these doctrineswill not manifest the mindsetof the Bereans … search thescriptures.

“Preach the word. Beready in season and out ofseason. Convince, rebuke,exhort, with all longsufferingand teaching. For the timewill come when they will notendure sound doctrine, butaccording to their owndesires, because they haveitching ears, they will heapup for themselves teachers;and they will turn their earsaway from the truth, and beturned aside to fables” (2Timothy 4:2-4). Warnings, ofcourse, are for good if wewill heed them.

Paul’s son in the faith andfaithful evangelist, preacherof the gospel was exhorted,“O, Timothy! Guard whatwas committed to your trust,avoiding the profane and idlebabblings and contradictionsof what is falsely calledknowledge-by professing itsome have strayed concern-ing the faith. ..” (1 Timothy6:20,21). Efforts are everincreasing to identify evolu-tion as “science,” yet this isan oxymoron. Science means“knowledge” and there is noknowledge in evolution …just theory and speculation.Then those who have“strayed from the faith” tryto sell “theistic evolution” asan alternative. Check it out.

Now back to the exampleof the Bereans and theirdesire to “search the scrip-tures.” Such wisdom alwaysbrings forth good fruit:“Therefore many of thembelieved, and also not a fewof the Greeks, prominentwomen as well as men”(Acts 17:12). Some of theaudience in Antioch inPisidia (Acts 13:42-49) man-ifested the same mindset andgood results came forth.There is a great need todayalso to check it out.

Frank Parker can be reached [email protected]

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Beware those who twist truth

Snapshots

Once, a lady was bitten bya dog with rabies. Her minis-ter, knowing that hydropho-bia was an incurable disease,called on her and tactfullysuggested that she writedown her last wishes beforethe vicious disease took itstoll. She agreed and beganwriting while he waited. Shewrote and wrote and wrote.Finally, the preacherinquired about the document.“That’s a rather long will,isn’t it?”

The lady replied, “Who’swriting a will? This is a listof all the people I intend tobite!”

Have you ever heard ofthe Golden Rule? It states,“Do unto others as youwould have them do untoyou.” It is derived from thewords of Jesus in Luke 6:31,“Treat others the same wayyou want them to treat you.”Simply put, we should dothings to and for other peo-ple that we, in turn, wouldlike done to and for us.However, as much as wemight not like to admit it,this is often easier said thandone.

In recent times, you may

have heard what some callthe “New and ImprovedGolden Rule.” It states, “Dounto others BEFORE they dounto you.” Sound familiar?Perhaps, the reason this ruleis so popular is that itappeals to one’s sense ofselfishness. In other words,“It is far easier to put myinterests above yours, and ifthat means hurting youbefore you hurt me, then sobe it.”

However, this attitude isnot what Jesus Christ taught.He not only said in Matthew22:39, “...You shall loveyour neighbor as yourself,”but He also taught to,“...love your enemies andpray for those who persecute

you,” in Matthew 5:44. Now,I do not know about you, butI sometimes find that incred-ibly hard to do. Sure, it iseasy to love those who areloveable, but it is as hard asa brick wall to love thosewho do not return or evenaccept our love for them.Nevertheless, loving both theloveable and the not-so-love-able might just give us aglimpse into the mind ofChrist who loves the wholeworld but is not loved by thewhole world.

The lesson we must learnand apply is simple. Jesuswants us to have the sameselfless, unconditional lovefor others that He had nearly2,000 years ago when Hedied on a cross for you andme. All it takes from us is anattitude change. So, how isyour attitude?

Kevin’s Komments, by KevinPatterson, is presented by theSebring Parkway church ofChrist assembling at 3800Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL33870. Find it on the Internetat www.sebringcoc.com, or e-mail [email protected].

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By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer

SAN FRANCISCO —Yahoo has completed along-awaited $7.6 billiondeal with China’s AlibabaGroup, generating a wind-fall that could help ease thepain of Yahoo shareholderswho have endured the com-pany’s foibles during thepast few years.

After Yahoo distributesmost of the proceeds to itsshareholders, its recentlyhired CEO Marissa Mayerwill still have an extra $1.3billion to finance acquisi-tions or hire new talent asshe tries revive the compa-ny’s revenue growth.

Tuesday’s resolutioncomes four months afterYahoo Inc. and AlibabaGroup Holding Ltd. outlinedthe details of a complextransaction that took morethan two years of on-again,off-again negotiations tohammer out.

The deal will give Alibabagreater autonomy as it pre-pares to pursue an initialpublic offering of stockwithin the next three years,while rewarding Yahoo forone of the few moves thathas gone right for the trou-bled company in the pastfew years.

Yahoo paid $1 billion fora 40 percent stake inAlibaba in 2005 and is nowreaping a huge return.Alibaba is paying $7.1 bil-lion in cash and stock to buyback half of Yahoo’s hold-ings. Another $550 millionis being paid to Yahoo undera revised technology andpatent licensing agreementwith Alibaba.

After paying taxes, Yahooestimates it will pocketabout $4.3 billion to supple-ment the $1.9 billion in cashthe company had as of June30.

Yahoo, which is based in

Sunnyvale, Calif., plans tospend about $3 billion of theAlibaba proceeds buyingback its own stock in theupcoming months, leavingMayer with some financialflexibility to pay for otheritems on her turnaroundagenda.

“This yields a substantialreturn for investors whileretaining a meaningfulamount of capital within thecompany to invest in futuregrowth,” Mayer said in astatement.

The decision on how tohandle the proceeds mayhave reflected a compromisebetween Mayer and Yahoo’sboard.

Before hiring Mayer awayfrom Google in July, Yahoohad pledged to distributevirtually all of the proceedsfrom the Alibaba sale to itsshareholders.

But the company waveredfrom that stance last monthwhen it filed regulatory doc-uments disclosing thatMayer was consideringholding on to the money tohelp carry out her vision forYahoo. Without providing

specifics, the documentssaid Mayer was mullingpossible acquisitions.

Analysts have speculatedthat Mayer may try to makea big splash by puttingtogether a takeover offer forone of the Internet’s hotwebsites, such as onlinescrapbook Pinterest orcheck-in service Foursquare

Another big payoff loomsfor Yahoo when Alibabagoes public, an eventexpected by the end of 2015.Alibaba, which ownsChina’s version of eBay ande-commerce sites, has theright to buy back half ofYahoo’s remaining 23 per-cent stake before the IPO.Yahoo then could chose tosell its remaining Alibabastock after the shares begintrading.

Alibaba currently has amarket value of about $40billion, based on the pricespaid for the stock that thecompany recently sold toraise enough money tofinance the Yahoo deal.Yahoo, in contrast, has amarket value of less than$20 billion.

Yahoo closes $7.6 billiondeal with Alibaba Group

MCTMarissa Mayer was hired as CEO of Yahoo in July in aneffort to help revive the struggling Internet giant.

By SAMANTHA BOMKAMPAP Business Writer

NEW YORK — FedExCorp. says the global econo-my is stalling, and it’s goingto get worse next year.

The conditions areshrinking earnings at theworld’s second-largestpackage delivery company.Factories are making feweritems for FedEx to ship andcustomers are opting forcheaper delivery options tosave money.

FedEx on Tuesday cut itsoutlook for global growthand industrial productionwhile slashing the forecastfor company earnings. AndCEO Fred Smith suggestedtrade has slowed to levelsseen during the last two sig-nificant economic down-turns.

It’s more evidence that

the global economy has away to go to a full recovery.Several countries in Europeare in recession and the U.S.is struggling with highunemployment and weakermanufacturing growth. AndSmith said some expertshave underestimated theseverity of the slowdown inexports from China, whereFedEx has invested heavilyover the last several years,adding new planes to exportgoods and expanding itshubs and network.

FedEx’s forecasts areclosely watched for signalsof future economic health.Its results provide insightinto the global economybecause of the number ofproducts it ships and thenumber of countries inwhich it does business.Bigger rival UPS said in

July that it expects the glob-al economy to get worsebefore it gets better. UPSalso cut its earnings fore-cast.

The slow pace of eco-nomic recovery is hurtingFedEx because it relies onsharp spurts of demand tofeed its air network.Demand for air freight isusually strong coming outof a period of slow econom-ic growth, because retailershave whittled down theirinventory and need toreplenish quickly whendemand picks up. The cur-rent recovery in the U.S. isthe slowest since World WarII.

FedEx lowered its expec-tations for U.S. economicgrowth to 2.2 percent in2012 and 1.9 percent nextyear.

FedEx says economy is stalling,cuts global growth outlook

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By ALLEN G. BREEDAssociated Press

In the foreword of “A Casefor Solomon,” MargaretDunbar Cutright declares thatin choosing to share thisstory, “I had hurled open thefamily closet and was yank-ing out its skeletons. I wasbetraying, and dividing, myown family.”

From the outset, she andco-author Tal McThenia tele-graph the conclusion of thisnonfiction legal thriller. Evenso, the story is so fraughtwith, as McThenia puts it,“incredulous questions,” thereader is compelled to forgeahead, in the vain hope thatthe main characters willsomehow come to their sens-es.

The book details the Aug.23, 1912, disappearance of 4-year-old Bobby Dunbar inOpelousas, La. Cutright firstheard the story in the fifthgrade of how her grandfatherhad vanished during a familyouting, and how he wasrecovered eight months laterin Mississippi in the compa-ny of William CantwellWalters, a roving “tinker”from North Carolina.

The case was a nationalsensation — the subject ofnewsreels, songs and even avaudeville play. When theson of famed aviator CharlesLindbergh was kidnapped in1932, reporters came knock-

ing on Robert Dunbar’s doorfor comment.

Growing up, Cutright —whose father was RobertDunbar Jr. — had no reasonto question the story. It was-n’t until her brother died andshe inherited a family scrap-book filled with newspaperclippings about the case thatshe began to have doubts.

As she dug deeper into thestory, Cutright located thedefense file from Walters’trial, bulging with telegrams,affidavits and letters.

A slew of witnesses hadplaced Walters and the boymiles away in Mississippi atthe time of Bobby’s disap-pearance.

Walters had steadfastlymaintained that the boy withwhom he was traveling wasBruce Anderson, the son of awoman who worked for hisfamily back in NorthCarolina — not the missingson of Percy and LessieDunbar.

At the time, Bruce’s moth-er, Julia Anderson, was por-trayed by much of the pressas a loose woman.

She was vilified when shedidn’t recognize her sonwhen they were first reunited— although Lessie Dunbaralso could not at first swearthat the found boy wasBobby.

Most newspapers and thecourt sided with the

“respectable,” middle-classDunbars.

In their book, McTheniaand Cutright do much torehabilitate Julia Anderson,and to illustrate just how thinthe veneer of respectabilitycan be.

The book grew out of aMarch 2008 public radiopiece McThenia produced for“This American Life.”Cutright had already assem-bled the skeletal structure;McThenia added flesh andsinew.

Their research is exhaus-tive. You can feel the pull ofthe boot-sucking mud of theswamp where Bobby disap-peared, sense the damp ofWalters’ cell at the St. LandryParish Jail, smell the sweatand cigar smoke of thepacked courtroom. If any-thing, the detail is sometimesalmost too much.

The book’s subtitle —“Bobby Dunbar and theKidnapping that Haunted aNation” — suggests that acrime was indeed committedback in 1912. But was Bobby— or Bruce — the real kid-nap victim?

Thanks to DNA testing, weget a definitive answer. But,as McThenia suggests, thatanswer “in this story, for thisboy, is not so clear-cut.”

“This is a story of loss: onemother’s agonizing surrenderto it, and another mother’s

terrified, scorched-earth fightagainst it,” he writes. “It is astory of the ferocious, self-less, and seemingly irrationalmaternal instinct to protect achild.”


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DIVERSIONS

Dear Abby: I am a 31-year-old wife and mother.My husband, “Jake,” works40-plus hours a week, whileI am a stay-at-home mom.My daughter, who is almost3, keeps me on my toes.

In the evenings and onweekends, Jake does yardwork or works in the gar-den. I hate it because I’mwith our daughter all day,every day, and he expectsme to watch her while he’soutside working.

I dislike yard and gardenwork and don’t like beingoutside unless I am com-pletely comfortable. I alsohave health/physical issuesthat keep me from being asactive as I would like.Every weekend I feel myresentment and anger grow-ing over this issue.

Jake says it is necessaryfor us to have a garden, andI agree. But why must Ihave all the responsibilityof caring for our daughtereven on weekends? I’d likeit if Jake would stay in withus and give up on some ofthe outside activities. Thisis something we argueabout at least once a week.What do you suggest?

– Second to a Shrub inOregon

Dear Second to aShrub: While tending tothe yard and the gardenmay be necessary, it is alsovery important for yourhusband to devote sometime to nurturing his rela-tionship with his daughter.Mention that fact to him,and while you’re at it, tellhim she should be at leastas important to him as thetomato plants and the zin-nias. You should not be sad-dled with all the child careresponsibilities 24/7.

Marriages are like gar-dens. If they’re not givencare and feeding, they willwither as yours appears tobe doing.

Dear Abby: I’m engagedand being married soon. Ihave always had very closenon-romantic relationshipswith males. I was raisedaround guys, so it’s naturalfor me.

People told me that whenI fell in love with someoneit would be easier to let mymale friendships fall by thewayside. This hasn’t beenthe case.

These friendships are theones I prefer now more thanever. The conversations are

better. I find men moreemotionally stable thanwomen. They also let metalk without interrupting togive their opinions aswomen do.

I love my fiance dearlyand he has been incrediblyunderstanding about this,but I can tell it upsets him. Ihave been known to talk allnight with friends, especial-ly when I’m overwhelmed.My fiance is hurt that Idon’t come to him withthese issues, but he’s inmedical school and has hisown stress.

Do I need to eliminatethese friendships that comeso naturally to me for thesake of my husband-to-be?Is it inappropriate for me tohave close male friendsafter I’m married?

– Prefers MenDear Prefers Men: Why

are you presenting the issueas all or nothing? It’s not.Nor is it inappropriate foryou to keep close malefriendships after you marry– because that has beenyour lifelong practice.

However, I do think somebehavior modification is inorder. The first thing youshould do is cut out the all-night dump sessions withthese men.

For one thing, the manyou marry should be yourbest friend and the personyou go to first to expressyour concerns when you’reoverwhelmed. This is partof intimacy, and he may befeeling hurt and shut outbecause you are denyingthat to him.

For another, he may haveconcerns of his own thathe’d like to discuss withyou. Being on the phone allnight talking to someoneelse is really neglectful ofthe man you love.

Dear Abby is written byAbigail Van Buren, alsoknown as Jeanne Phillips,and was founded by her moth-er, Pauline Phillips. WriteDear Abby atwww.DearAbby.com or P.O.Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA90069.

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more than family

Dear Abby

By CHRISTY LEMIREAP Movie Critic

You’ve seen the buddy copmovie a million times before,especially the mismatchedbuddy cop movie. Having thepolice officers come fromdifferent racial backgroundsis an especially tried-and-trueelement of this genre; itallows them to make fun ofeach other for the way theytalk, the stuff they like, theactivities that take up theirfree time. It’s good for a reli-able laugh, in theory.

You’ve also seen thefound-footage movie a mil-lion times before, beginningwith the precedent-setting“Blair Witch Project” in 1999and again in recent years fol-lowing the success of thelow-budget 2007 horror film“Paranormal Activity.” Acharacter carries a cameraaround everywhere, docu-menting everything, or maybea camera just happens to berolling and it captures secretor strange goings-on wewouldn’t be privy to other-wise. It’s a conceit thatreflects the narcissism of theiPhone generation. Whywouldn’t we record every-thing we do? Everything wedo matters.

All of this brings us to“End of Watch,” which com-bines these two approaches:It’s a racially mismatchedbuddy cop movie in whichthe cops record their dailyactivities while on patrol,from mercilessly teasing eachother in the squad carbetween calls to tracking badguys through the dangerousstreets and narrow alleywaysof South Central LosAngeles.

But admittedly, the found-footage aesthetic infuses thefilm with both intimacy andvibrancy; it creates the illu-sion that what we’re watch-ing is unscripted, and so wefeel like we don’t knowwhat’s going to happen fromone moment to the next. Andco-stars Jake Gyllenhaal andMichael Pena have suchtremendous chemistry witheach other, they make youwant to ride alongside them

all day, despite the many per-ils in store. As they insistent-ly goof on each other in oftenhilarious fashion, their banterreveals not just an obviousand believable brotherly bondbut also the kind of gallowshumor necessary to make thehorrors of their professiontolerable.

This is also familiar terri-tory for David Ayer, who hasextensively explored thecomplexities of the LAPDand the crime-infested partsof town its officers cover infilms he’s written and co-written (“Training Day,”“Dark Blue,” “S.W.A.T.”) ordirected (”Harsh Times,”“Street Kings”). Here, hesuggests he’s developed adeep appreciation for whatthese men and women do.“End of Watch” isn’t a propa-ganda film by any means —its officers still make somequestionable decisions and golooking for trouble wherethey shouldn’t — but thegreater good of the depart-ment and an unflagging senseof fraternal loyalty are para-mount.

Gyllenhaal’s Brian Taylorand Pena’s Mike Zavala obvi-ously care greatly for eachother and will always haveone another’s back, long

before weddings and babiesgive these patrol partners for-mal opportunities to say so.

Brian is taking a filmmak-ing class on the side, so notonly does he carry a cam-corder all day, he also placestiny, imperceptible camerason his and Mike’s uniformshirts. Add to that the manycameras already attached tovarious parts of their squadcar and it’s a multimediawonderland. Sometimes thisaesthetic can be exciting, as

in the tricky high-speed chasethat opens the film from theperspective of the dashboard;other times it’s intentionallydizzying and even headache-inducing. At other times,Ayer abandons this conceitentirely for an aerial shot ofthe downtown skyline or alove scene. The inconsistencyis distracting; either go withit, or don’t.

“End of Watch” followsBrian and Mike through aseries of seemingly discon-nected calls, each of whichresults in a success for thisintrepid young team.

They begin receivingacclaim within their division,even from the cold, no-non-sense female team (CodyHorn and a very differentAmerica Ferrera, both verygood) and the bitter, jadedveteran (David Harbour, whogets one great, angry and pro-fane monologue).

But they also attract theattention of a power-hungry,stereotypical Mexican streetgang, which may have ties toeven more powerful forcessouth of the border.

From the brutal daily vio-lence to the dramatic finalact, “End of Watch” itselfremains thrilling and uncom-promising.

Courtesy Scott Garfield/MCTJake Gyllenhaal (right) and Michael Pena star as police offers in ‘End of Watch.’

‘End of Watch’ breatheslife into familiar genre

Movie Review‘End of Watch’

Rating: R (strong violence,some disturbing images,pervasive language includ-ing sexual references andsome drug use)Running time: 108 minutesReview: (of 4)

Book brings gripping 1912 ‘kidnapping’ to life

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LIVING12BPAGE

News-Sun Friday, September 21, 2012

Fire FactsThe United States FireAdministration (USFA)believes that fire deaths canbe reduced by teaching people the basicfacts about fire. Here are some simple facts thatexplain the particular charac-teristics of fire.

Fire is fast.In less than 30 seconds asmall flame can get com-pletely out of control andturn into a major fire. Itonly takes minutes forthick black smoke to fill ahouse. In minutes, a housecan be engulfed in flames.If you wake up to a fire,you won’t have time tograb valuables because firespreads too quickly and thesmoke is too thick. Thereis only time to escape.

Fire is hot.A fire’s heat alone can kill. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100degrees at floor level andrise to 600 degrees at eyelevel. Inhaling this super-hot air will scorch yourlungs. This heat can meltclothes to your skin. In fiveminutes a room can get sohot that everything in itignites at once: this iscalled flashover.

Fire is dark.Fire starts bright, butquickly produces blacksmoke and complete dark-ness. If you wake up to afire you may be blinded,disoriented and unable to find your way around the home you’ve lived infor years.

Fire is deadly.Fire uses up the oxygenyou need and producessmoke and poisonous gasesthat kill. Breathing evensmall amounts of smokeand toxic gases can makeyou drowsy, disorientedand short of breath. Theodorless, colorless fumescan lull you into a deepsleep before the flamesreach your door. You maynot wake up in time toescape.

Your Best DefenseAccording to the National Fire Protec-tion Association (NFPA), working smokealarms are your best chance for escapinga home fire. They can alert you to a fire24 hours a day, seven days a week,whether you’re awake or asleep.

� 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. are the peak alarmtimes for home fire deaths — whenpeople tend to be asleep and thehouse is likely to be dark.

� On average, families have less thanthree minutes from the time the firstsmoke alarm sounds to escape a fire.

The NFPA says that in the U.S., almosttwo-thirds of home fire deaths resulted

from fires in homes with inoperablesmoke alarms or no smoke alarms. Inreported home fires in which the smokealarms were present but did not operate:

� Half of the smoke alarms had miss-ing or disconnected batteries.Nuisance alarms were the leadingreason for disconnected smokealarms.

� Almost one-quarter (23 percent) ofthe smoke alarm failures were dueto dead batteries.

� Only seven percent of the failureswere due to hardwired power sourceproblems, including disconnectedsmoke alarms, power outages andpower shut-offs.

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FAMILY FEATURES

No one likes to think aboutbad things happening totheir home or family. Butthings like home fires

do happen — more often than youmight think.

Home fires kill an average ofseven people every day, and theycause billions of dollars in propertydamage. “We know fire safety isimportant to families,” said MichelleAtkinson, Vice President of Market-ing for Energizer North America.“Energizer is proud to partner withthe International Association of FireChiefs and 6,400 fire departmentsaround the country in their long-standing commitment to spreadingthe lifesaving message of fire safetyand preparedness with tips like these.”

Here are some easy steps you andyour family can take to protect yourhome and each other, and to under-stand the basics of fire safety.

Fire SafetyChecklistInstall smoke alarms on everylevel of the home and outsideeach sleeping area.

� Best location — On the ceil-ing in the center of the room,at least 12 inches from any wall.

� Second best location — On a wall 12 inches belowthe ceiling.

Test alarms once a month. � To reach it, stand on a chair

or use a broom handle, andpush the unit’s test button. Ifyou don’t hear anything, thebattery is probably dead. Ifthe unit still doesn’t soundafter you’ve changed the bat-tery, replace it with a newsmoke alarm.

Change batteries at least oncea year.

� The clock change for day-light saving time is an easyway to remember to changeyour batteries, as well.

Install a fire extinguisher in ornear the kitchen.

� Use a multi-purpose fireextinguisher suitable for use on multiple flammablematerials.

� Check the pressure regularlyto make sure it’s at the rec-ommended level.

Keep flashlights with fresh bat-teries at your bedside for helpin finding the way out and sig-naling for help in the event of afire.

Develop and practice an emer-gency escape plan.

� You can download a freeEscape Plan Grid atwww.energizer.com to help.

For 25 years, Energizerand the InternationalAssociation of Fire Chiefshave been spreading thelife-saving reminder tochange the batteries inyour smoke alarms andcarbon monoxide detec-tors when you changeyour clocks for the end of daylight saving time,and please remind yourfriends, family and neigh-bors to do the same.

Change Your ClockChange Your Battery®

is part of the Energizercampaign — that’s posi-tivenergy™ — which com-bines a commitment toperformance in productsand responsibility in partnerships and pro-grams that make a positiveimpact on the world.Learn more at www.ener-gizer.com.

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