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By CHRISTOPHER [email protected]

SEBRING — Lovebugs, according to the University ofFlorida, do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases and are notpoisonous. They are a nuisance pest, not destructive or dan-gerous, even when swarming in large numbers, which theydo in the spring and fall.

But ask ScottBradley, sales man-ager at GHCMotorsports inLake Placid, andhe will tell you thatlove bugs can stingyou.

“They sting whenthey hit you in theface,” said ScottBradley, salesmanager at GHCMotor Sports inLake Placid. Herides his motorcy-cle on U.S. 27 every-day from Sebring towork and back.

“I alternate jackets,” he said,“because they have to be cleanedafter each ride. I have to wash myvisor and my arms every time too.”

The April-May mating season isjust about over, but it will be followedby another in August and September.Eggs being laid now will swarm thisfall.

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By ED [email protected] – After a one-

day jury trial, open govern-ment activist Preston H.Colby was sentenced to 60days in jail on Thursday forpetty theft.

Colby, 68, was detained onFeb. 18 for allegedlyshoplifting a 12-pack of beerand a trailer light kit from thestore on the bottom of ashopping cart at the SebringWalmart.

According to the arrestreport, Colby paid for sever-al items, but did not pay forthe beer or light kit, whichtotaled $35.41.

“They asked for myreceipt, I showed them it andthey said I did not pay for thestuff on the bottom of thecart. I said ‘OK’ and theyasked if I would return andpay for them. I told them Iwas out of checks, and theyasked if I would follow themto the securi-ty room,which I did,”Colby toldthe News-Sun inFebruary.

In thepolice report,a Walmart associate statedthat Colby refused to pay forthe items and refused toshow his receipt. But Colbyclaimed that he called theSebring Police Departmentwhen the two security people“got in his face” and wouldnot let him go to the rest-room.

Walmart employeesreported that Colby was veryabusive toward them.

Colby stated in March thathe was sorry it had happenedand that the whole situationwas “unfortunate.”

Colby was booked onMarch 30 for failure toappear in the same case whenhe did not appear for a hear-ing.

After the trial, Colby wasimmediately sentenced andhanded over to HighlandsCounty deputies to start hissentence. He was bookedinto jail at 6:50 p.m.

Colbygets 60days in

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Colby

By SAMANTHA [email protected]

SEBRING — The SebringCity Council will discuss andvote on the CommunityRedevelopment Agency’s pro-posal to implement new alco-hol and zoning ordinances indowntown Sebring duringTuesday evening’s secondmonthly meeting.

City council members Bud

Whitlock and John Clark werenot present at the April 19meeting when a 2-1 struckdown the proposal. AndrewFells and Council PresidentScott Stanley voted againstthe alcohol ordinance and

Councilman John Griffinvoted for it.

If the ordinance had passedat that meeting the ban on barsand clubs within 300 feet of achurch in the on the Circleand certain areas of the spoke

streets would have no longerbeen in place as a special“entertainment district”would be created.

Tuesday’s meeting willgive members Clark andWhitlock an opportunity to

discuss the topic.“The city attorney was

asked to come up with recom-mendations in Decemberregarding the ordinance. Thefirst was to remove the ordi-nance city wide. Another wasto remove the ordinance with-in the CRA district. The finalwas to create a new ordinance

Council to revisit entertainment district idea TuesdayWhitlock, Clark were absent when vote was

taken about changing alcohol ordinance

See SEBRING, page 8A

By ED [email protected] PARK – The Avon

Park Noon Rotary is veryblue, and they are askingeveryone to preserve thistoday for both music andfruits.

The ambitious pickersare planning the first everBluegrass BlueberryFestival from 1-5 p.m. atthe Rotary Building down-town at 20 S. Verona Ave.with arts, crafts, food andlive music.

The colorful jam will fea-ture the bluegrass bands

Mountain Brew andHighlands Bluegrass.

Additionally, theMountain DewCloggers willbe on handto providesome down-home stagee n t e r t a i n m e n t .Children’s activities willinclude a free bounce houseand face painting.

Also on tap for the daywill be refreshments likeblueberry lemonade andvarious forms of blueberryart.

There will be abig batch ofblueberry pies

for the bak-ing contestand a blue-berry muf-

fin eatingcontest 2:45 p.m.

Buster’s award-winningbarbecue chicken dinnerswith blueberry sauce willalso be available.

The festival is part of thefundraising events spon-sored each year by theNoon Rotary and proceedswill go towards their schol-

arship program.There will be fresh vine-

ripened blueberries for saleas well. This is the firstannual festival featuringlocally grown blueberries.The blueberries and plantsare grown by Milton Farms,between Frostproof andAvon Park.

Major beneficiaries ofthe Festival will be Habitatfor Humanity, HeartlandFood Reservoir food bank,and Samaritan’s Touch.

For more information,call 863-585-2132.

Blueberry Festival today in Avon Park

Lovebugs can sting ...especially at 60 mph

News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY

Chris “K. P.” Patrick hates lovebugsjust as much as anyone else whohas ever driven through a swarm ofthem on a motorcycle.

Just ask any biker

See BIKERS, page 6A

The News-Sun would like toremind the readers that thenames listed below reflectthose who have been chargedwith a crime, but they are allinnocent until proven guilty by acourt of law. If anyone listedhere is acquitted or has chargesdropped, they can bring inproof of such decision or mail acopy to the paper and theNews-Sun will be happy toreport that information. TheNews-Sun is at 2227 U.S. 27South, Sebring, FL 33870.

The following people werebooked into the HighlandsCounty Jail on Thursday, May12: � Octavio Adalberto Bamaca,31, of Lake Wales, was chargedwith operating a motor vehiclewithout a valid license.� Preston Henry Colby, 68, ofSebring, was sentenced to 60days reference failure to appearreference petit/retail theft.� Larry Eugene Coleman, 59,of Sebring, was charged withviolation of probation referencepossession of drug parapherna-lia.� Crystal Lashawn Douglas,22, of Sebring, was chargedwith violation of probation ref-erence trespass structure/con-veyance.� Cameron Bernard Freeney,18, of Sebring, was chargedwith aggravated battery, disor-derly conduct, resist an officerwithout violence and battery.� Jarquez Ontario Hester, 18,

of Avon Park, was charged withresisting an officer without vio-lence, battery and disorderlyconduct.� Decarlos Jamar Jackson, 27,of Lake Placid, was chargedwith driving while license sus-pended, DUI, possession and oruse of drug equipment, posses-sion of marijuana.� Kynsha Lavon Kelly, 23, ofSebring, was charged with vio-lation of probation referenceaggravated assault.� Ryan Derrick Langford, 20,of Sebring, was charged withresisting an officer without vio-lence, battery and kidnap-falseimprisonment.� Timothy Todd Lawrence, 33,of Avon Park, was charged withfailure to appear reference use

or possession of drug para-phernalia and possession ofcannabis.� Regina Blyn McClellan, 32,of Avon Park, was charged withfailure to appear reference fail-ure to comply with court order.� Trevor Sean Miller, 18, ofSebring, was charged withaggravated battery, disorderlyconduct and resisting an officerwithout violence.� William Junior Watson, 43,of Avon Park, was charged withcontempt of court referencefailure to pay child support.� Joshua Montrell Wilson, 25,of Lehigh Acres, was chargedwith violation of probation ref-erence burglary of astructure/grand theft/posses-sion of burglary tools.

By ED [email protected] PARK – Students

from Avon Park MiddleSchool discovered that mostcitizens will open their pock-ets to help, if others are will-ing to put in the time andeffort.

The group told AvonPark’s City Council lastMonday that they were deter-mined to hold their middleschool graduation, despitethe fact that it was canceleddue to funding.

The group sought out theAvon Park CommunityCenter to hold the event, butdiscovered that the facilitywould cost more than $600to rent for one night and thecity council would not waivethe rental fee.

City Councilman ParkeSutherland stepped in, donat-ing the $200 deposit, butencouraged the middleschool group to raise the$400 balance of the funds ontheir own.

The group also approacheddifferent officials throughoutthe city government to seekactivities for the summer.

Interim City Manager andAvon Park Police Chief

David Cloud offered to helpwith setting up fire hydrantsduring the hotter days aroundthe city for activities andblock parties.

“The hydrants have to beflushed every year. Why notcombine the efforts?” saidAnne Marie Feigner, who ishelping organize the events.“The kids are learning theconcept of ‘sweat equity.’”

When Mayor SharonSchuler asked with the mid-dle school group what theyneeded, Feigner immediatelyproduced a fireman’s hat pro-

vided by Cloud.“We’d like to pass the

hat,” Feigner said, and thegroup took the opportunity atthe city meeting to gatherfunds in the hat.

Jasmine Thompkins, oneof the middle school organiz-ers, spoke after the gather-ing.

“So far, we have collected$205,” Thompkins said. “Iam really surprised that peo-ple are willing to support theproject this much.”

The group hopes to holdtheir dance in June.

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APMS students raising funds for graduation

News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGEJasmine Thompkins, Angelica Huerta, Anne Marine Feigner and Akayla Dennis outsidecouncil chambers on Monday celebrate their collections from passing the hat for their mid-dle school graduation project.

Passing the hat

News-Sun photo by ED BALDRIDGEJasmine Thompkins passes the hat to Makayla Dennis dur-ing the Avon Park City Council meeting on Monday. Thetwo, along with friend Angelica Huerta, raised more than$200 towards their eighth grade graduation project fromthe council audience.

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Community DrumCircle gathers today

SEBRING — TheCommunity Drum Circlewill take place behind theSebring Civic Center, 355W. Center Ave., overlook-ing Lake Jackson, from 3-5p.m. today. Everybody iswelcome.

Bring a chair or blanket;bring an instrument if youhave one; bring somethingto drink; bring a friend (allages).

Join the PrimalConnection and make ajoyous sound. No experi-ence necessary. Play along,dance or just enjoy themusic. Some percussioninstruments will be avail-able for the public to use.

For more informationcontact Fred Leavitt,Primal Connection, at 402-8238, or e-mail [email protected]. Formore information on thePrimal Connection go totheir Web site at www.pri-malconnection.org.

Bereah Day is today

BEREAH – AnnualBereah Day will be heldtoday at Corinth BaptistChurch in the Bereah com-munity. Bring a covereddish and join us for lunchat 1 p.m.

Call 635-4207.

RCMA recruitingfor season

LAKE PLACID —RCMA South Highlands at500 E. Interlake Blvd.(Building 500 at the col-lege) is now acceptingapplications for children 3-5 years old for the EarlyHead Start/Head Start sea-son. Call 699-3794 to makean appointment and ask forMaria or Becky (7 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday-Friday).

RCMA Lake Placid at541 E. Interlake Blvd.(across from the college) isnow accepting applicationsfor children six weeks to 5years old for the program.Call 699-3790 and ask forWanda, Angela or Karen (7a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-

Friday).

NARFE meetsTuesday

SEBRING — NARFEChapter 288 of HighlandsCounty will meet Tuesdayat Homer’s Buffet inSebring Square. Lunch is at11 am., followed by thenoon meeting and speaker.President Corky Dabe willreport on the FloridaNARFE Convention.

All current and retiredfederal employees (andspouse) are invited toattend.

Model RailroadClub meets Tuesday

SEBRING — AllSebring Model RailroadClub meets at 7:30 p.m.Tuesday at the Church ofChrist, 3800 SebringParkway, unless otherwisedirected. Members buildand run an “HO” Gaugemodel railroad layout. Rail-buffs interested in othermodel railroad gauges arewelcomed.

For information, orupdates on meeting loca-tions, call Gene Archer at452-0334 or CurtisPetersen at 382-6967.

Sebring MasonicLodge to hold openhouse

SEBRING — From 11a.m. until 2 p.m. today,Sebring Lodge No. 249F&AM will hold an openhouse at the Lodge Facility1809 Home Ave., (cornerof Home Avenue andSebring Parkway).Information will be avail-able to anyone interested inlearning aboutFreemasonry.Representatives of otherMasonic bodies (York Rite,Eastern Star, Shrine,DeMolay and NCT) will beon hand to answer ques-tions about their organiza-tions.

In conjunction with theopen house, Sebring Lodge

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By ED [email protected]

SEBRING – HighlandsCounty planners, the stateof Florida and environ-mentalists will discuss arecent settlement reachedwith the Department ofCommunity Affairsinvolving planned devel-opment communities atthe commission meetingon Tuesday.

The county’s plans fordevelopment of BlueHead Ranch, Greater LakePlacid and Lake PlacidGroves were found inOctober of last year by theDCA to not be in compli-ance with the state’s landmanagement laws.

Highlands County plan-ners have spent the lastthree months negotiating asettlement with the statethat also includes thecounty’s water supplyplans and agricultural landuses.

The county agendapacket shows that staff isrecommending the farseeping changes to theboard, for approval, andthat the settlement agree-ment has already beenrevived and approved byDCA Secretary BillyBuzzett on May 5.

The county’s develop-ment plans faced opposi-tion from environmental-ists and other intervenerslast year when questionsarose about the protectionof Highlands County’snatural resources.

According to opposi-tion, the county ignoredthe 90,000 already plattedlots that could be builtupon and looked to addmore, which the DCAclaimed was not neces-sary.

The commissioners willhave to approve thechanges to both countypolicy and land regula-tions, and return thosechanges to the state forapproval.

County tolook at DCAsettlement

By SAMANTHA [email protected]

SEBRING — Just in timefor the hot days of summerSebring resident Teresa Barrydecided to open he BananaSplit Ice Cream Parlor.Barry’s husband, daughter,and granddaughter each havetheir own part in the familybusiness.

“We just love people. Wethought we could make this aplace for people to come andenjoy,” said Barry.

Formerly known asScoops, Banana Split islocated at 2191 U.S. 27 in theBrewster’s Coffee Houseplaza. Barry took ownershipof the establishment inJanuary and has spent the lastfour months renovating andre-doing the shop.

“It was very ’60s in here.Just old timey and old look-ing. I wanted it to look newand fresh and for it to be agood place for kids to comeand enjoy,” said Barry.

The lavender and pinkwalls are inviting and thespotless floors, walls andtables are without a doubt anadded touch.

“We made a few changes.My husband extended thefreezer and the counter area.It was too far back so now wehave more space to hold theice cream and it just looksbetter,” Barry said.

Another new aspect ofBanana Splits is the productitself.

“All the ice cream ishomemade,” said Barry.Banana Spilts is also the onlyhomemade ice cream in thecity.

The family gets its icecream for the parlor inBoynton Beach deliveredfresh every Thursday. Thefamily was excited at the firstencounter with it.

“We went over there a fewweeks ago. The owner of the

company showed us every-thing. We learned how it’smade, we actually got to gohelp make some. They evenshowed us the proper way toscoop the ice cream,” Barrysaid with a laugh. “So it’s notsome ice cream we justfound. We are connected tothe product.”

The company has 80 fla-vors of ice cream, so manythat the Barry family found itdifficult to decide what tobring to the shop. The familyeventually agreed to sell halfof the flavors.

Banana Splits features 35flavors, including sugar free,in the shop weekly with 28on display. Barry alwayskeeps a few extra flavors onsite in case someone has aspecial requests.

“The ones we don’t haveon display are rotated out.We use all of them. Thereisn’t one that customers don’tlike,” said Barry.

An ice cream parlor

wouldn’t be complete with-out the option of milkshakes.Barry recently purchasedthree new mixers to stir upsome yummy summertimesweets for her customers.

“We also have yogurt too,and we have started makinghomemade waffle cones,”Barry said.

Banana Splits businesshours are 1 p.m. until 9 p.m.Sunday through Thursdayand 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.Friday and Saturday.

“Meeting new people andseeing the kids’ smiles ontheir face when they are eat-ing the ice cream is fun,” saidBarry.

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By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS

Associated PressVICKSBURG, Miss. —

Ashley Dickinson was notyet in preschool when theMississippi River floodedthe part of Missouri whereshe grew up near St. Louis.

Some of her family’sland was deluged, and thelives of many of many peo-ple in her community werechanged dramatically bythe power of nature.

Now, Dickinson, a 21-year-old from St. Charles,Mo., is one of severalAmeriCorps volunteersworking on flood prepara-tion in Mississippi. Somein the federally funded pro-gram are working in thelocal emergency operationscenter in Vicksburg. Othersare filling sandbags. Somehave helped improve thefloodwall that protectsdowntown Vicksburg byfilling cracks with tar.

While shoveling sandinto bags, Dickinson saidshe’s doing what she can tohelp Mississippi residentswhose homes and business-es are threatened by thesame river that menacedher hometown near St.Louis in 1993.

“I know what this islike,” Dickinson said thispast Thursday, wipingsweat off her forehead.

The college-age volun-teers are part of theNational CivilianCommunity Corps, a pro-gram within AmeriCorps.They come from severalstates, including Michigan,New Jersey, Indiana andNew York.

Vicksburg for the past

two years has been home tothe southern region campusfor AmeriCorps NCCC; theprogram is housed in awhite-columned buildingthat used to be a residentialEpiscopal school.

About 160 AmeriCorpsvolunteers a year are basedin the city, and they workon disaster recovery andother projects in 11 states— Alabama, Florida,Georgia, Kentucky,Louisiana, Mississippi,North Carolina, SouthCarolina, Tennessee,Virginia and West Virginia.The volunteers are 18 to 24years old, and they serve inAmeriCorps for 10-monthstints.

Tim Griffith, 23, ofColumbus, Ohio, said hehas spent the past severalmonths in AmeriCorpshelping with HurricaneKatrina recovery inLouisiana and Mississippiand working at a food bankto help Mobile, Ala.-arearesidents affected by lastyear’s Gulf of Mexico oilspill.

Now, he’s on flood dutyand is helping emergencyofficials gather contactinformation for Vicksburg-area residents who mightneed extra assistance incase of flooding — thosewith special medical needs,for example.

Marie Thompson, policydirector for the city ofVicksburg, said theAmeriCorps workers areadept at disaster prepara-tion and response.

“They’ve been a god-send to us,” Thompsonsaid.

Volunteers help withVicksburg flood

preparations

News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONSRichie Cormier, his wife Gina and brand new baby boy little Richie chat Friday with TerryBarry, co-owner of Banana Splits Ice Cream Parlor in Sebring.

News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONSBanana Splits Ice Cream Parlor is now open and servingup cool treats to beat the summer heat seven days a week.

While theJ a y c e e shave been

fundraising in AvonPark and Lake Placidfor some time, ensur-ing firework displaysthis Fourth of July intheir towns, Sebringis under the gun andbehind schedule.

What a shame if the citydoesn’t get to celebrate thisFourth of July traditionally.

Economic times beingwhat they are, local govern-ments, CommunityRedevelopment Agencies andcivic organizations just don’thave the spare money todonate to the cause.

At roughly $15,000, andprobably a little more, a fire-works display is expensive. Itis not, however, a luxury.

Because most of us areworking harder and longerhours than ever before, andmuch of the news we read orsee in our brief time off isworrisome — foreign coun-

tries in turmoil, corporateleaders called beforeCongress, city governmentscollapsing, teachers fleeingtheir profession — it is vitalto celebrate what we share incommon and to remember wehave been through worse as anation and survived.

Gathering on the anniver-sary of the signing of theDeclaration of Independence,to share a moment of grati-tude and pride is upliftingand joyful, a reminder of thebest in each of us, and howwe come together as a socie-ty.

So, what can be done?We could each run out and

buy a package of sparklers,meet at Veterans Beach onthe Fourth and have an afterdark wave-a-thon.

Or we could begin a grassroots effort to raise moneyright now, while we still havetime.

We’d love to see, forexample, Boy and Girl Scouttroops join with the 4-H, theFFA, the Rotary, Lions,

Kiwanis, Masons and theKnights of Columbus, all col-lecting money outside gro-cery stores, or even door todoor. Church congregationscould contribute.Neighborhood Watch groupscould help. Bake sales andcar washes could be held.

With everyone giving a lit-tle, we could come up withenough.

There is another benefit toa true community effort.

Many people who com-plain about big governmentand our increasing relianceon government agencies tosolve all our problems are

right. How much heart isinvolved, after all, if cele-brating the country’s birthamounts to a line item in agovernment budget?

How different it is whenwe look up into a sky filledwith exploding reds, yellowsand blue, delighting in thereverberating booms, know-ing each of us helped createthe show.

By joining to make the cel-ebration possible, we deepenthe meaning of the celebra-tion.

Which, paradoxically,means we get more out ofless.


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EDITORIAL & OPINION

My dog Perky, the cutestbeagle in the universe, hasdeveloped fleas. The fleasin turn have decided theylike our carpet and havehopped in, lying in wait tobite us in the ankles. Donbrought in a can of fleakiller in an effort to stopthem. The fleas rolledaround the carpet laughingat him. Time to call pestcontrol.

Another reason to callthe bug killers is that mymother-in-law spotted ascorpion behind thekitchen sink today. Beingfar more courageous thanher daughter-in-law shesquished the creaturewhere it stood. Its corpsewas laid to rest in our trashcan without an Islamic cer-emony. Hopefully it wasn’ta Muslim scorpion.

I am not a fan of bugs. Irealize they are God’s crea-tures just like every otheranimal, but we just don’tget along. I figure theyhave all the outdoors toroam around in, they don’tneed to be in my house.Sounds reasonable, right?

Occasionally, despite ourbest efforts, a bug doesfind its way in to the Waredomicile. Such a violationof our borders means thedeath penalty. Justice takesas long as it takes for meto get someone to playexecutioner, unless I havean attack of bravery and dothe deed myself.

You may be asking your-self why I have such a neg-ative attitude about insects.You might be planning tosend me long emails tellingme how wonderful thesecreatures are and necessaryfor our very existence.

I know all this. Andthere are bugs out thereyou might get me to admitI like. But there are a lot ofthem that are irritating atbest, and scary at most.

Take lovebugs, forinstance. Please, someone,take them out of the state.They have been every-where the recently, as any-one with a car can tell you.I keep hoping they will geta clue that they aren’t wel-come around here and goback to where they camefrom. So far, they are con-tent to hang around andpester us.

I also hate, loathe, and

despise palmetto bugs.Those things are biggerthen they have any right tobe and can pull a shriekout of me just by actinglike they’re going to crawlon any part of my body.Stepping on one is out ofthe question – their deathsmust be brought about bylong distance means.

My phobia about palmet-to bugs reached newheights when some kids atschool decided it would befunny to tape one of thecreatures under my desk. Idon’t know what reactionthey expected, but they gothysterics. I wound up sob-bing in the guidance coun-selor’s office while thematter (and the bug) wasdealt with.

At least I haven’t donewhat a nameless 20 yearold apparently did to dealwith annoying insects.According toanswers.yahoo.com, theyoung man found a spideron his wall. In an effort tokill it, he grabbed a base-ball bat and swung.

The wall sported a largehole after that move. Noword on the condition ofthe spider.

Another funny bug storycomes fromnewsgroups.derkeiler.com.Todd Hayslett was on hiscomputer when he heard a“pop” from inside the caseand the computer died.Fearing that it was dead forgood, he tried to restart it.

To his surprise, every-thing appeared fine.Curious, he shut down andopened up the case. There,on the motherboard, was afried bug. He wiped up themess with a damp cloth, letthings dry, and no moreproblems.

His conclusion? “I guessWindows really does havebugs…”

I could go on but com-puter bugs are a whole‘nother column. Besides, Isense I’ve bugged youenough.

Laura Ware is a Sebring res-ident. She can be contactedby e-mail at [email protected]

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What was done forthe taxpayer?

Editor:The 2011 legislative ses-

sion was noteworthy for sev-eral reasons. There werehuge tax cuts for large cor-porations that the Governorbleated for. Yet there was noroll back of the car tag feesthat would benefit workingfolks. They passed changesin homeowners insurancethat restricts claims taxpay-ing homeowners can makewhen sinkholes damage theirhome. It also reduces thetime to make a claim, andallows insurance companiesto raise rates for some cover-age without approval by theinsurance commission. Not athing to help homeownerswith the outrageous ratesthese companies alreadycharge.

Nor did they address thedamage to homes and roadscaused by growers over-pumping during freezes.That my friends, is a two forone. Big agribusiness cancause sinkholes and biginsurance won’t pay.

Would it surprise anyoneto learn that the insurancecompany friendly legislationwas sponsored by SenatorGarrett Richter who justcoincidentally won FloridaInsurance Council,Legislator of the Year, 2009,

and Special LeadershipAward - 2010.

The Governor and thelawmakers chattered onabout reducing regulationson growth, development andbusinesses, all of whicheffect water quality. Yet theSenate couldn’t find the timeto repeal regulations requir-ing 3 million rural Floridahomeowners to have theirseptic tanks inspected attheir cost. Then there was anunwillingness to try toreduce illegal immigration.This was an issue that manyFloridians wanted to seeaddressed. The effort wasderailed by Senator J.D.Alexander. I am certain thatthe fact that Mr. Alexanderhas large citrus and agricul-ture interests had nothing todo with this.

Governor Scott had alovely inauguration paid forin large part by the privateprison industry, he also

watched the Super Bowl at aparty hosted by a lobbyistfor the GEO group, A privateprison company.

Here is a shock for you,the Governor and legislaturedecided to turn over all thestate prisons in south Floridato these private prison com-panies. Guess what, “mallcops” to keep felons out ofyour house.

So, the 2011 legislativesession went. Nothing forthe bulk of the people ofFlorida. No sales tax cuts.No reduction in fees for cartags and other licences. Thestate forcing you to haveyour working septic systeminspected at your cost. Whatis likely to be huge increasesin home insurance costs.Less public safety, lessschool funding. Less protec-tions for the beautifulFlorida we all love. Butbuddy, if you are big compa-ny or a wealthy developer or

in the insurance business.Christmas came in May.

D. OrrAvon Park

BouquetsBlue Streak GolfClassic a success

Editor:On behalf of the Sebring

High School administration,coaching staff, and everyathlete at Sebring HighSchool, I would like toexpress sincere appreciationto the community, SebringFiremen, Highlands RidgeGolf Club, Sun ’N Lake GolfClub, and all golfers whoparticipated in the 28thAnnual Blue Streak GolfClassic on May 7. In thesetough times, the communityand local businesses wereextremely generous in thesupport of the fundraisingevent.

Thank you to the recordfield of 200 golfers and yourpurchase of raffle tickets. Aspecial thank you to Beef ‘OBrady’s and Sweetbays forsupplying the food. The ath-letic department wishes toextend our gratitude to the25 businesses that were holesponsors.

For a golf tournament tobe successful, door prizes,raffle items, and goodie bagsitems are essential. The localbusinesses responded withan overwhelming amount ofgenerosity, as 165 businessesdonated door prizes. Thankyou so much.

To our flight winner spon-sors – Olympic Restaurant,Blue Crab, Yanni’s,Cowboy’s, Taylor Oil,Publix, Dee’s – your dona-tions were greatly appreciat-ed. It is my hope that byawarding our flight winnerswith gifts certificates, it willgenerate business back intothe community.

Thank you to our bronzesponsors – AXA Advisors,Highlands IndependentBank, Lampe and KieferHearing Aid, GladesElectric, Hancock Citrus,ABC Appliance, Cowboy’s,Youth for Christ, SevignyAssociates, the News Sunand Highlands Today. Yourcontributions were instru-mental to our success.

Sebring Firemen, Inc., you

are the backbone of SHSathletics. Dave Travers,without you cooking allthose hamburgers and hotdogs, we would have had alot of hungry golfers andworkers.

A special thank you goesto SHS cheerleaders, all SHScoaches, secretaries andadministrators who donatedtheir time to register golfers,serve breakfast and lunch,and distribute towels anddrinks. You ensured that theday ran smoothly.

Last, but not least, thankyou to the Sun ‘N Lake andHighlands Ridge staffs. Itwas a wonderful day.

Terry Quarles Athletic Director

Sebring High School

Smoak’s messageheard loud and clear

Editor:I wanted to express my

gratitude for the articleregarding the uplifting andinspiring speech given byTracee Smoak at the coun-ty’s high school honors pro-gram. What a wonderful les-son about strength of charac-ter and perseverance. I heardher message loud and clear.

I thank you for passing themessage on to those of uswho were not in attendance.

Ellie JohnsonLake Placid

It may be goodnews after all

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letters will be automatically rejected.Please keep your letters to a maximum of 400 words. We have to make room for every-

body. Letters of local concern take priority.Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870; drop it off at the same

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necessarily the opinion of the staff or editors of the News-Sun.

VIOLET LEWISViolet S. Lewis, 93, of

Sebring, went to be with theLord on Friday, May 6, 2011,while in the care of GoodShepherd Hospice. She wasborn to Howard and SarahSpicher of Indiana County,Pa., on Oct. 18, 1917. Shemoved to Opa Locka, Fla. in1952 and then to this area in1980. She was a resident ofFair Haven where she loved

to playBingo. Sheenjoyed foot-ball ande s p e c i a l l yher team theBucs. Shewas a mem-ber of the

First Baptist Church, AvonPark. She was a woman ofher word and always took lifeto its fullest.

She was preceded in deathby her husband of 40 years,Clyde Lewis, her parents andbrother, George. She is sur-vived by her daughter, Saraand husband Jack Burroughs,Avon Park; sister, Willaveneand husband, Harry Reed,Palm Harbour; three grand-children, Stacy, Shelby, Scottand wife Laura, four greatgrandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren; threenephews, Howard and wifeJoAnn Reed, Harry and wifeKay and George Spicher, Jrof Michigan.

A memorial service will beheld on Sunday, May 22,2011 at 3 p.m. at FountainFuneral Home with Rev. JimCoates officiating. In lieu offlowers memorial may bemade to Good ShepherdHospice.

Arrangements by FountainFuneral Home, Avon Park.

JOHN H. MOSELEYJohn H.

Moseley, 88, ofLake Placid wentto be with his

Lord on Thursday morning,May 12, 2011 at the FloridaHospital Lake Placid. He wasborn on Sept. 14, 1922 inDixon, Tenn., to parents JohnH. Sr. and Mary (Boyte)

Moseley, and was raised byhis Aunt Hazel Boyte Kern.Mr. Moseley served his coun-try in the U.S. Navy duringWorld War II. He was thesoutheast regional director ofthe Drug EnforcementAdministration, retiring in1976. He moved to LakePlacid 25 years ago fromPlantation, Fla. and was amember of the MasonicLodge, NARFE, AmericanLegion and AARP. Mr.Moseley loved spending timewith his family and enjoyed agood tennis match.

John is survived by hisloving wife of 62 years,Mary; daughters, Mary EllenMarshall (Bob), LindaFreeston (Gary), Jean Hoover(Bud) and Hazel Matovich(Andy); son, ThomasMoseley (Gladys); ninegrandchildren and manynieces and nephews.

The family will receivefriends from noon to 1 p.m.Monday, May 16, 2011 withfuneral service celebratingMr. Moseley’s life starting at1 p.m. at the Scott FuneralHome, 504 W. InterlakeBlvd., Lake Placid with Rev.Richard Norris celebrating.Burial will take place at theOak Hill Cemetery. Words ofcomfort to the family can bemade by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com.

Arrangements entrusted tothe Scott Funeral Home,Lake Placid, Fla., 465-4134.

JIM SHADERJim Shader, 87,

of Sebring, diedon May 8, 2011.Born in Royal

Oak, Mich., he moved fromDearborn, Mich. to Sebringin 1982. Hewas a veter-an of theU.S. Army.He earnedboth hisb a c h e l o r ’sand master’sdegree at Wayne StateUniversity and then taughtschool in Dearborn for 30years. He was an extensiveworld traveler, accomplished

wood carver, loved the out-doors and especially birdwatching.

He is survived by LuElla,his loving wife of 63 years;sons, Tom (Gabi) of SantaRosa, Calif., Jerry (Robin) ofGladwin, Mich., John(Patricia) of Albany, Ore.;and daughter, Donna (Dean)Marks of Portage, Mich.;seven grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren.

The family will be havinga private memorial service ata future date. Donations maybe made to Hope Hospice,9470 Health Park Circle, FortMyers, FL 33908.

D.J. VAN GUNDYD.J. Van Gundy,

87, of Sebring,Fla., died May 10,2011 in Sarasota,

Fla. He was born inGroveport, Ohio and was solesurvivor in a family of 12brothers and sisters. Heserved as a corporal in theArmy Air Corps, duringWorld War II. He and his latewife, Jeanette, raised theirfamily in Miami, Fla. wherehe owned a successfulmechanical contracting busi-ness. They retired to Lorida,Fla. in 1974, later moving tohis home in Spring LakeCountry Club. He became anactive member of the cluband the men’s golf associa-tion. He recently moved tothe Westminster Towers,Bradenton, Fla. to be closerto his family. He was a life-long Mason and enjoyedsinging in various communi-ty groups as well as hischurch choir.

He is survived by his lov-ing family, D.J. Van GundyJr., Suzanne Van Gundy,Carole Van Gundy andMarian King. He will bemissed by his grandchildren,Douglas Van Gundy andChristine Wittman; as well ashis many nieces, nephews,cousins and his many friends.

Memorials should bedirected to Fisher HouseFoundation; www.fisher-house.org or call (888) 294-8560. Fisher House is a non-

profit organization,providinghousing and support for mili-tary families with loved onesin VA Medical Centers.Services will be at 9 a.m.Friday, May 13 at MorrisFuneral Chapel, with familyreceiving friends one hourprior. Internment withMilitary Honors will be at12:30 p.m. Friday at FloridaNational Cemetery, Bushnell,Fla. Condolences, www.mor-risfuneralchapel.com.

Morris Funeral Chapel307 S. Commerce Ave.Sebring, Fla. 33870

This obituary is being reprinteddue to an error.

Death noticeRichard E. Johnson, 78,

of Sebring, died May 12,2011. Stephenson-NelsonFuneral Home, Sebring, ishandling arrangements.

will be putting on a FreeChild ID event. Childrenmust be accompanied by aparent or guardian. Eachchild will be photographed,fingerprinted, have a DNAsample prepared and a voicesample recorded. The parentwill then be supplied with aCD with all the informationcollected as well as laminat-ed ID cards. Tragically, chil-dren are abducted andbecome missing all the time.This information couldbecome very valuable if thechild were to go missing.Every second counts if an“Amber Alert” needs to goout.

Also in conjunction withthe open house, the Lodgewill be having their monthlychicken barbecue dinner.The meal includes chicken,baked beans, coleslaw, pota-to salad, drink, and dessert.Cost of the meal is $8..

If you have questions callDon Cains, WorshipfulMaster at 471-2078.

Events planned atlodges, posts

AVON PARKCombat Veterans

Memorial VFW Post 9853will have NASCAR on thescreen at 1 p.m. today. Fordetails, call 452-9853.

LAKE PLACIDThe Lake Placid Moose

2374 will host karaoke withBama Jam from 3-6 p.m.today. For details, call thelodge at 465-0131.

The Veterans of ForeignWars 3880 will have a gameof poker at 2 p.m. Monday.call the lodge at 699-5444.

SALT meets Tuesday

SEBRING – TheHighlands County Seniorsand Law EnforcementTogether (SALT) Councilwill hold its monthly meet-ing on Tuesday at theChildren’s Advocacy Center,1000 S. Highlands Ave. (justnorth of Sebring HighSchool). The meeting, hostedby the Highlands CountySheriff's Office, will begin at10 a.m. Deputy Jan Tosellaof the Special Victim”s Unit,Highlands County Sheriff”sOffice and Department ofChildren and Families inves-tigator Myra Young willaddress issues theyencounter when investigatingElder Abuse complaints. Thepublic is invited to attendand there is no charge, how-ever reservations arerequested. To reserve a seatat this presentation pleasecontact SALT president JanetTindell at 443-0747 or NellHays of the HighlandsCounty Sheriff’s Office at402-7369.

The SALT Council is apart of Triad, which is an

organization of theInternational Association ofChiefs of Police, theNational Sheriff’sAssociation and the AARP.The purpose of this organi-zation is to address the needsof seniors in the communityespecially as they relate tocrime victimization and thefear of crime. SALT meet-ings are held monthly on thethird Tuesday at 10 a.m.Locations for the meetingsrotate throughout HighlandsCounty.

LP Art Leaguechanges meeting

LAKE PLACID — TheLake Placid Art League ishaving an exciting change ofvenue at 5 p.m. for itsWednesday dinner meeting.The group will meet at theToby the Clown Foundation,109 E Interlake, dining onpizza and touring the ClownMuseum.

Contact Pat Keesling orKen Lorrant with any specialdietary needs and to makereservations.


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SEBRING – Over thepast week the HighlandsCounty Sheriff’s Officehas been made aware ofseveral new tactics tosolicit personal informa-tion from unsuspectingvictims. Callers pretend tobe representatives fromlocal social service organi-zations and businessesrequesting credit cardinformation, SocialSecurity numbers andother forms of identifica-tion.

The Sheriff’s Officeadvises that legitimatesocial service organiza-tions, businesses, physi-cians and the like will notcall you to get or verifyyour personal information.Nell Hayes, public infor-mation officer at theSheriff’s Office, said,“Thieves are relying onyour trust of these compa-nies to over-ride your goodjudgment. Don’t let themdo it. Unless you initiatedthe call, make it a practicenot to give out any person-al information such as dateof birth, Social SecurityNumber or credit cardnumbers over the phone. Ifyou are contacted by some-one representing a compa-ny you do business withand you are concernedabout your account, callthe company back at aphone number that youhave on file. Do not callthe number the caller pro-vides as they may have setup an accomplice to fieldthose calls as well.”

Here are a few things tokeep in mind:

- Check out any urgentrequest (usually receivedby e-mail) from a relativeor friend who is in troubleand needs cash. Most ofthese are scams. Call therelative directly and verifybefore sending any finan-cial assistance.

- When ordering a prod-uct or service over thephone, be sure you initiat-ed the call and that you gotthe phone number from alegitimate source.

- If making an internetpurchase, be sure you haveverified the website andare using a secure connec-tion. Secure connectionsare indicated by a lockedpadlock symbol usually inthe lower right task bar.Hold the cursor over thisicon and the name of thecompany providing thesecurity will be revealed. Ifnothing comes up, it couldbe a fake icon and the sitemay not actually be secure.

- To determine if thewebsite itself is securelook for https: in the webaddress. The addition ofthe “s” indicates a securewebsite.

“Remember, if it’s toogood (or bad) to be true; ifthere’s a sense of urgencyand/or secrecy, it’s proba-bly a scam. Follow yourinstincts and stay safe,”Hayes said.

Sheriff’s Officewarns of scams

seeking personalinformation

Associated PressMIAMI — Three South

Florida men have beencharged with providing about$45,000 in financial supportto the Pakistani Taliban,which the State Departmenthas designated as a terroristorganization.

The U.S. Attorney’s officein Miami announcedSaturday the arrests of HafizMuhammed Sher Ali Khanand sons Irfan Khan andIzhar Khan. Hafiz Khan isthe imam at Miami Mosque,also known as FlaglerMosque, and Izhar Khan isthe imam at Jamaat Al-Mumineen Mosque in nearbyMargate. Officials say themosques are not suspected ofwrongdoing.

3 Florida mencharged withsupportingterrorism


The eggs, about 600 perfemale, are laid under decay-ing vegetation, where theymorph into adulthood. Thistakes longer in the winter,and less time in the summer.

The University of Floridareports that full grown love-bugs live just long enough tomate, feed, disperse anddeposit eggs — a life span ofthree to four days.

To judge by appearances,the bugs make the most oftheir lives, multi-tasking byflying and mating at the sametime in orgy-like swarms.

While not around long —and harmless to people, otheranimals and plant life —lovebugs are a royal pain.

For one thing, they aresoft, smearing on a surfacewhen brushed away.

For another, there are justso many of them.

Most Floridians have seenswarms of thousands of thesquishy, copulating coupleshovering over roads, seem-ingly dedicated to suicide onthe move, as if seeking death

by hurtling themselves intowindshields and chromegrills — or exposed teeth,leather jackets, bare arms,and foreheads.

The first thing Floridamotorcyclists and bicyclistslearn is to keep their mouthsshut during the swarmingseason.

Bradley didn’t think thelovebug swarms are worsethis year than other years, butadded he hadn’t been ridingback roads and it could worseon them. “They seem worsein the afternoon,” he said.

Chris “K.P.” Patrick, whooften rides his HarleyDavidson on U.S. 98, runsinto bunches of them. Someas recently as Thursday.“They terribly, terribly badthis year,” he said.

When asked if he had anygood lovebug stories, Patrickraised one eyebrow. “No sto-ries are good about runningthrough lovebugs,” he said.“They get all over your sun-glasses and you have to pullover several times, just toclean them off enough to see.

“The bad part is they arenothing but oil, they splattereverywhere. They hit thewindshield or a side mirrorand you get plastered with alltheir juices. It’s just terrible.”

Rick Yaeger of Hub Cyclein Avon Park laughed whenasked about surviving love-bug season. “Don’t smile,”he said, “and you can quoteme.”

“Don’t ride with yourmouth open,” said J.D.Barrett, who sold his motor-cycle a while back, butremembers the bugs.

Although they are notthemselves inherently corro-sive, left out in the sun deadlovebugs bake into a vehi-cle’s surface, destroying thepaint and marring the finish.

Glenn Bragg, of the BraggGlenn Car Wash on MainStreet and Verona in AvonPark, said the only way todeal with lovebugs is to getrid of them quickly.

“Don’t let them dry,” hesaid. “Scrub them off.There’s no easy fix but elbowgrease.”


News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONSLovebugs can be so heavy that they turn a light-colored vehicle to black when viewed fromthe front.

Bikers hate lovebugs more than most


TODAY

A couple of showers and a t-storm

87° / 67°Winds: WSW at 10-20 mph

Partly sunny, a t-storm in the p.m.

85° / 65°Winds: W at 10-20 mph

MONDAY

Some sun with a t-storm possible

81° / 59°Winds: W at 15-25 mph

TUESDAY

Mostly sunny

85° / 62°Winds: WSW at 7-14 mph

WEDNESDAY

A t-storm around in the afternoon

89° / 68°Winds: ESE at 8-16 mph

THURSDAY

City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/WToday Mon. Tue. Today Mon. Tue.

WashingtonWashington78/6178/61

New YorkNew York70/6170/61

MiamiMiami88/7288/72

AtlantaAtlanta68/5068/50

DetroitDetroit54/4254/42

HoustonHouston79/5579/55

ChicagoChicago51/4151/41

MinneapolisMinneapolis63/4063/40

Kansas CityKansas City62/4162/41

El PasoEl Paso84/6484/64

DenverDenver58/4058/40

BillingsBillings62/4362/43

Los AngelesLos Angeles66/5366/53

San FranciscoSan Francisco59/4959/49

SeattleSeattle54/4554/45

Washington78/61

New York70/61

Miami88/72

Atlanta68/50

Detroit54/42

Houston79/55

Chicago51/41

Minneapolis63/40

Kansas City62/41

El Paso84/64

Denver58/40

Billings62/43

Los Angeles66/53

San Francisco59/49

Seattle54/45

A storm system pushing eastward over the Mason-Dixon Line will trigger thunderstorms over the mid-Atlantic and the Southeast today. A few of the thunderstorms rumbling along the mid-Atlantic and Southeast coastlines to South Florida could turn strong with gusty winds and hail. Locally torrential downpours may also trigger fl ash fl ooding, especially in poor drainage areas. Well to the north of the storm track, a steadier and soaking rain may also cause some fl ooding incidents over northern New England.

U.S. Cities

National Forecast for May 15Shown are noon postions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.


World Cities

National Summary


Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow

fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Albuquerque 78/53/s 81/53/s 78/48/sAtlanta 68/50/pc 65/49/t 67/48/pcBaltimore 74/58/t 74/59/t 76/60/tBirmingham 69/49/pc 65/46/t 68/47/sBoston 60/55/r 66/55/sh 65/56/shCharlotte 76/52/t 71/50/t 68/47/tCheyenne 52/36/pc 65/40/pc 66/42/pcChicago 51/41/r 56/38/pc 59/41/pcCleveland 62/43/t 51/41/r 56/45/rColumbus 66/47/t 57/42/sh 57/44/shDallas 71/53/pc 73/55/s 78/60/sDenver 58/40/pc 70/43/s 75/43/pcDetroit 54/42/r 57/41/sh 57/45/shHarrisburg 74/58/t 72/56/t 74/58/rHonolulu 87/73/pc 88/73/pc 87/72/pcHouston 79/55/s 82/59/s 82/61/pcIndianapolis 58/42/c 61/40/c 62/43/shJackson, MS 70/52/s 66/46/pc 71/47/sKansas City 62/41/pc 63/44/s 65/48/sLexington 62/48/c 57/41/sh 59/43/shLittle Rock 68/47/pc 71/46/pc 73/50/s

Los Angeles 66/53/pc 67/54/pc 68/55/pcLouisville 64/48/c 59/44/c 63/47/shMemphis 64/47/pc 64/48/pc 70/50/sMilwaukee 52/39/c 55/40/pc 56/43/pcMinneapolis 63/40/pc 63/44/s 66/46/sNashville 62/46/sh 60/43/sh 62/43/pcNew Orleans 77/59/s 75/55/pc 75/58/sNew York City 70/61/t 70/60/t 68/60/shNorfolk 82/62/t 79/59/t 78/60/tOklahoma City 68/47/pc 72/49/s 74/55/sPhiladelphia 74/61/t 74/60/t 73/58/tPhoenix 90/67/s 87/65/s 84/62/sPittsburgh 69/50/t 60/50/sh 60/49/rPortland, ME 56/49/r 57/51/sh 64/52/shPortland, OR 55/44/sh 61/42/sh 62/43/shRaleigh 82/55/t 77/52/t 73/52/tRochester 60/44/r 55/48/r 71/57/rSt. Louis 54/43/sh 64/43/pc 65/45/pcSan Francisco 59/49/t 61/50/pc 61/50/shSeattle 54/45/r 56/43/sh 57/42/shWash., DC 78/61/t 75/59/t 75/60/t

Cape Coral 88/67/t 85/66/pc 82/61/pcClearwater 86/69/t 83/66/pc 78/64/pcCoral Springs 87/71/t 85/70/t 86/65/pcDaytona Beach 86/65/t 81/60/pc 77/57/sFt. Laud. Bch 88/73/t 87/74/t 88/68/pcFort Myers 88/67/t 84/67/pc 82/62/pcGainesville 85/60/t 80/52/pc 76/50/sHollywood 88/71/t 88/72/t 86/67/pcHomestead AFB 85/70/t 86/72/t 85/67/pcJacksonville 83/59/t 80/53/pc 76/51/sKey West 87/74/t 85/75/pc 85/73/pc

Miami 88/72/t 86/73/t 87/69/pcOkeechobee 86/66/t 85/65/t 83/59/pcOrlando 86/64/t 86/62/t 81/58/pcPembroke Pines 88/71/t 88/72/t 86/67/pcSt. Augustine 83/63/t 79/56/pc 73/55/sSt. Petersburg 86/70/t 83/66/pc 78/64/pcSarasota 85/68/t 83/67/pc 78/60/pcTallahassee 80/58/pc 76/50/pc 78/49/sTampa 85/69/t 81/65/pc 81/63/pcW. Palm Bch 86/71/t 85/69/t 86/64/pcWinter Haven 87/66/t 85/63/t 79/59/pc

Acapulco 93/77/s 93/77/pc 89/77/tAthens 79/62/s 78/65/pc 76/58/sBeirut 66/57/pc 73/62/s 79/69/sBerlin 60/41/c 62/46/c 67/46/cBermuda 74/68/s 73/68/s 75/68/pcCalgary 62/42/pc 63/37/pc 54/42/pcDublin 57/49/sh 59/47/r 56/53/cEdmonton 66/48/s 70/37/pc 56/42/pcFreeport 86/72/t 85/72/t 83/70/pcGeneva 61/46/r 65/46/pc 69/49/pcHavana 89/64/t 88/64/sh 86/64/shHong Kong 83/77/t 84/74/t 79/75/rJerusalem 65/50/s 70/53/s 76/61/sJohannesburg 69/49/pc 63/49/t 63/48/tKiev 66/49/c 72/54/c 64/58/sh

London 62/49/pc 67/50/c 65/51/cMontreal 54/41/r 50/41/r 55/48/rMoscow 57/35/pc 58/45/pc 54/47/rNice 73/59/sh 73/57/sh 72/61/pcOttawa 58/39/r 50/35/r 54/51/rQuebec 57/41/r 45/41/r 55/41/rRio de Janeiro 80/64/t 70/63/sh 70/62/shSeoul 69/52/pc 69/47/pc 71/53/sSingapore 86/77/c 86/78/t 85/78/rSydney 64/41/s 66/41/s 66/44/pcToronto 52/39/r 53/39/r 52/48/rVancouver 56/46/r 54/48/sh 60/48/cVienna 60/49/r 65/46/c 69/52/pcWarsaw 60/44/r 61/45/pc 65/47/pcWinnipeg 64/42/s 67/44/s 67/50/s

Almanac

Readings at Palm BeachHigh .............................................. 7:18 a.m.Low ............................................. 12:56 a.m.High .............................................. 8:03 p.m.Low ............................................... 1:18 p.m.

Times of clouds and sun today with a few showers and a t-storm; breezy. A moonlit sky tonight. Partly sunny, becoming breezy tomorrow afternoon with a shower or t-storm. Tuesday: breezy with a thunderstorm possible.

A tornado on this date in 1968 cut a 65-mile path through Iowa. Charles City was hit the hardest with 13 deaths and $30 million in damage.

Breezy today with a couple of thunderstorms. Winds west 10-20 mph. Expect 4-8 hours of sunshine with a 60% chance of precipitation and average relative humidity 60%.

• Even addresses may water on Thursday and Sunday.

• Odd addresses may water on Wednesday and Saturday.

• All watering should take place before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

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Today Monday

Sunrise 6:40 a.m. 6:39 a.m.Sunset 8:05 p.m. 8:06 p.m.Moonrise 6:27 p.m. 7:35 p.m.Moonset 4:54 a.m. 5:41 a.m.

Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2011

Jacksonville83/59

Gainesville85/60

Ocala87/62

Daytona Beach86/65

Orlando86/64

Winter Haven87/66

Tampa85/69

Clearwater86/69

St. Petersburg86/70

Sarasota85/68

Fort Myers88/67

Naples85/69

Okeechobee86/66

West Palm Beach86/71

Fort Lauderdale88/73

Miami88/72

Tallahassee80/58

Apalachicola79/59

Pensacola82/58

Key West

Avon Park 87/67

Sebring87/67

Lorida87/67

Lake Placid87/65

Venus87/66

Brighton87/67

TidesReadings at St. PetersburgHigh .............................................. 1:44 a.m.Low ............................................... 6:18 a.m.High ............................................ 12:28 p.m.Low ............................................... 8:00 p.m.

UV Index TodayThe higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.

0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme

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Weather History

Farm Report

Sun and Moon

Florida Cities

Water Restrictions

Regional Summary

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and

tonight’s lows.

Five-Day forecast for Highlands County

87/74

Lake Levels

Lake Jackson ..................................... 78.36’Lake Okeechobee ............................... 10.62’Normal ............................................... 14.51’

Readings as of 7 a.m. yesterday

TemperatureReadings at Archbold Biological Station in Lake Placid

High Tuesday ......................................... 95°

Low Tuesday .......................................... 56°

High Wednesday .................................... 95°

Low Wednesday .................................... 67°

High Thursday ....................................... 95°

Low Thursday ........................................ 62°Heat IndexFor 3 p.m. today

Relative humidity .................................. 44%Expected air temperature ....................... 87°Makes it feel like .................................... 89°BarometerTuesday ............................................... 29.96

Wednesday ......................................... 29.91Thursday ............................................. 29.92PrecipitationTuesday ............................................... 0.00”

Wednesday ......................................... 0.00”Thursday ............................................. 0.00”

Month to date ..................................... 0.02”

Year to date ....................................... 10.05”

for downtown, which was thebest choice,” said SebringCRA Director Pete Pollard.

The Planning and Zoningcommittee has constructed theproposed ordinance toincrease the square footage ofmixed use (commercial andresidential) district for devel-opers beyond the current5,000 square feet maximum.

“There aren’t many proper-ties where we even met themaximum. The majority ofthe properties are 4,000(square feet) at most,” saidPollard.

A second constraint that theCRA and the new ordinancehope to change is the height ofproperty downtown.Currently buildings can be nomore than three stories high.

The proposed ordinancewill also make changes to therestriction if the council votesto pass the ordinance.

“It’s just going to revise thezoning downtown and con-forming to what is alreadythere. We want to attractfuture developers to down-town,” said Pollard.

The community however, isworried what the possible newadditions may bring to themodest downtown area.

“The entertainment district

is a separate issue. It pertainsto only a small area aroundthe Circle,” said Pollard.

The fear of boozing andloud noises until the weehours of the morning, howev-er, still leaves some residentswith a number of concerns.

“I completely understandwhat the residents are saying.I had someone ask me ‘Howcan you guarantee that a barthat opens up won’t turn into adump?’ and I thought, ‘Well,how are you so sure that itwill?’” Pollard said.

One thing Pollard and theCRA are sure of is that thefirst thing that opens up in thedistrict will not be a bar, but arestaurant.

“We hope to attract restau-rants first, it’s our primary tar-get. The alcohol license isanother issue. They areexpensive, but the restaurantwould be able to sell liquoronce it has acquired thelicense,” Pollard said.

After the restaurants,Pollard hopes to expand thedistrict by attracting an “afterhours” establishment — in

other words, a business thatdoes not sell food.

“A jazz club or a comedyclub, something along thoselines is what we hope toattract next,” said Pollard.

The idea is that people willgo where the new businessesare and once an area becomesa “destination place” furtherdevelopment will follow.

“Residential developmentis the ultimate long-term goal.We’ve seen the constant pro-gression of downtowns inother cities, large and small.

“If you create a place that isa destination it grows. Youbring the restaurants, thenthere are the after-hoursplaces, well then you haveretail establishments and thenthe market begins to turn andyou find people looking atother types of development(such as) residential,” Pollardsaid.

The CRA has had someinquiries regarding restau-rants for downtown and theCRA is “aggressively market-ing downtown,” however anactual opening of a business is

still a long way off.“The first step was to

change the ordinance, the sec-ond was to change the zoning,which we have done. The nextstep is for redevelopment toset up public hearings. Thatstep is several months awayand while take a while,” saidPollard.

Tuesday’s meeting willallow a clear decision aboutwhat to do regarding the ordi-nance as well allow two coun-cil members their first chanceto actually vote on the topic.

The Pollard is confidentthat the entertainment districtand the new ordinances arepositives and not negatives,stating that property ownerswill enjoy and welcome thechange.

“The council will discussall they need at the meeting.CRA will be there but we willjust sit back and listen. Wehope the discussion is all pos-itive, but we will abide bywhatever the council says,”Pollard said.

“Sometimes you just haveto take a leap of faith.Property owners are lookingfor an upscale place and thatis what we are trying toattract.”



Sebring council to talk about downtown‘Sometimes you just have to

take a leap of faith.’

PETE POLLARDSebring CRA director

Associated PressTAVARES — A central

Florida prison inmate hasbeen sentenced to another 43years for killing his cellmatefor whining too much.

A Lake County judge sen-tenced 23-year-old PhillipAdams last month. He hadpreviously pleaded guilty tosecond-degree murder in a

deal with prosecutors toavoid the death penalty.

Authorities say Adams wassharing a cell at LakeCorrectional Institution with43-year-old Marc Rogers inJuly 2009 when Adams grewtired of listening to Rogerscomplain about his sentence.He was serving 25 years forfatally stabbing a housemate

in Boynton Beach.

Authorities say Adamschewed the hem off a bedsheet and used it to strangleRogers.

If not for the attack onRogers, Adams would havecompleted his four-year sen-tence for lewd and lasciviousmolestation in October.

Inmate gets another 43 years forkilling cellmate

Special to the News-SunHIGHLAND CITY –

Richard Shapiro has joined thestaff at United Way of CentralFlorida as the new resourcedevelopment manager.

Shapiro has an extensivebackground inmanagement,sales and mar-keting.

In his newrole, he willbe responsiblefor planning,directing and

facilitating the development offinancial resources to maxi-mize all fundraising efforts.

“This is an excellent matchfor the organization and thearea,” said United WayPresident Terry Worthington.

“We have added a great localleader who will continue to

strategically move the UnitedWay of Central Florida forwardin creating change for peoplethroughout Polk, Hardee andHighlands counties.”

Shapiro worked more than25 years in marketing and

advertising positions for TheLedger Media Group until hisretirement in November of2011.

Shapiro was recently hon-ored as the 2010 United WayCitizen of the Year.

Special to the News-SunWINTER HAVEN – NCT

Group CPAs intends to joinwith Minneapolis-basedLarsonAllen CPAs,Consultants & Advisorseffective July 1, according toJay Gray, managing partnerwith the NCT Group.

“Our partners all agreedthis was a powerful opportu-nity for our clients and peo-ple,” Gray said.

“The NCT Group hasalways adapted to changes inthe market, and we havegradually added the capabili-ties we’ve needed to stay ontop of the trends.

“But when LarsonAllenapproached us, we saw theoffer to combine as a ready-made growth package; it willimmediately bring our clientsand people several moreways to be successful.”

As more businesses oper-ate internationally and taxand compliance issues

become more complex andstandardized across theglove, Gray says his firm iseager to provide clients witheverything they need to meetthese demands. “We don’twant our clients to have to gooutside our market to findwhat they’re after. We wantto bring it to them. Joiningwith LarsonAllen allows usto do that.”

Gray cites research anddevelopment tax credits,international tax knowledge,and highly focused industryspecialization as some of thebenefits the combinationbrings to the NCT Group’sclients and staff.

The NCT Group servesclients throughout Floridafrom its offices in Lakeland,Winter Haven, and Sebring,which will expandLarsonAllen’s current pres-ence in the state to sevenlocations including Orlando,Tampa, Naples, and Fort

Myers. The firm was foundedin 1959, has 64 employeesand reports annual revenuesof approximately $6.5 mil-lion.

LarsonAllen is a top-20CPA firm with more than 300principals, approximately1,800 employees, and morethan 40 locations across thecountry.

The firm’s industry spe-cialization enables it to con-sult more deeply with clientsin health care, nonprofit andgovernment, manufacturing,banking and credit union,construction, real estate,dealerships and agriculture,among others. Like the NCTGroup, it serves primarilysmall to mid-sized privately-held businesses, governmententities, and community-based nonprofits.

“Coming together with theNCT Group will expand ourindustry specialization inFlorida,” said Denny

Schleper, executive principalwith LarsonAllen. “We areparticularly optimistic aboutthe opportunities in the gov-ernmental sector.

“Together, our two firmswill make up one of thelargest government auditpractices in the state. We’lldeliver a new level of knowl-edge and insight in this area –and that means better thingsfor clients and employees.”


BUSINESS

To paraphrase Yogi Berra,when it comes to gas prices,this is like déjà vu all overagain. Instability in Africaand the Middle East, amongother factors, has driven uppump prices to levels wehaven’t seen since the sum-mer of 2008.

Unfortunately for thoseplanning their summer vaca-tions, higher fuel prices areimpacting many travel-relat-ed costs:

If you’re driving, the costto fill the tank has increasedexponentially since last sum-mer.

Airfares, which are largelydriven by fuel costs, are wayup.

Food is generally moreexpensive to account forincreased shipping costs.

Hotels and other business-es are also passing alongtheir increased energy coststo consumers.

Because the last few yearshave been stressful on every-one, you probably need torecharge your batteries nowmore than ever. Here are afew tips for planning a vaca-tion that won’t break thebank:

First, be realistic aboutwhat you can afford.

Racking up debt can bealmost as stressful as novacation at all, so examinehow vacation spending willaffect your overall budget.Create a trip budget and tryto anticipate all potentialexpenses. It’s amazing howquickly unanticipatedexpenses can torpedo yourbudget. Consider things like: � Airfare – include taxes,fees for extra or overweightbaggage, transportation toand from the airport, in-flight meals and entertain-ment, etc. � Car rentals – factor intaxes, gas, fill-up penaltiesand insurance (althoughcheck your auto insuranceand credit card policies toensure you don’t pay forduplicate coverage). � Hotel/lodging – don’t for-get taxes and other localfees, charges for phone/inter-net, room service, tips, etc. � Entertainment – includemeals, event admission andticket-ordering charges, tran-sit passes or taxis, sportingequipment rental, babysittersand special clothing oraccessory requirements (sun-screen, etc.) � Cell phone roamingcharges, especially in foreign

countries, remote locationsand at sea. Ask your carrierahead of time to avoid nastysurprises.

Practical Money Skills forLife, a free personal finan-cial management programrun by Visa Inc., has a handyweb-based travel calculatorthat can help you estimatetravel costs and rejiggerthem to meet your budgetneeds (www.practical-moneyskills.com/travel). It’salso available as a freeiPhone app, which you candownload from iTunes.

Search for deals onflights, hotels and rental carsat popular sites such asOrbitz, Travelocity, Kayak,Expedia, Priceline andTravelzoo. But beware:Before clicking “confirm,”make sure the final pricematches the initial quote andthat your seat is still avail-able.

Consider a “staycation,”where you become a touristin your own area and saveon travel and lodging costs.Make sure you treat it like atrue vacation, however, anddon’t get trapped doing rou-tine chores. If you’re at aloss for what to do, here area few suggestions:

Read reviews of localrestaurants, museums, spasand more at www.yelp.com.

Search for local attrac-tions you’ve never visited atwww.roadsideamerica.comor www.usatourist.com.

Browse upcoming localevents at www.eventful.com.

If gardening relaxes you,dedicate time to sprucing upyour yard. If you hate it,splurge on a gardener.

Use money you save bynot traveling to hire a house-cleaner after your staycationso you won’t have to thinkabout cleaning.

Don’t pass up a vacation –you’ve earned it. Just becautious about how expensescan add up.

Jason Alderman directs Visa’sfinancial education programs.www.practicalmoneyskills.com

Trim your vacation costs

PersonalFinance

Jason Alderman

Special to the News-SunSEBRING – Frank

Benchina, a real estate salesprofessional in HighlandsCounty, has joined theKeller Williams Realty ofHighlands County MarketCenter.

Benchina has an exten-sive background in residen-tial real estate salesand has been in thereal estate industryfor seven years. Hehas been a residentof HighlandsCounty for morethan 40 years and iscommitted to assist-ing the search for a newhome in this area. He can bereached by calling 414-4531 or email him [email protected].

“We are truly lucky tohave Frank Benchina joinus here at Keller Williams,”says Team Leader JarrodDavis. “Keller WilliamsRealty offers its associatesunparalleled career growthand lifelong learning oppor-tunities in the real estateindustry. We know thatFrank Benchina will be a

great fit and that it is ourcustomers who will trulybenefit from Frank joiningus.”

“I chose Keller WilliamsRealty because of its repu-tation for integrity and itsagent-centric businessmodel,” Benchina said. “Iwant to continue to grow

my real estate busi-ness, and KellerWilliams Realty pro-vides the trainingand technology thatwill help me reachmy goals.”

The KellerWilliams Realty of

Highlands County MarketCenter, 2359 US 27 South,was established in 2005 andhas 40 associates. KellerWilliams grew in 2010 bymore than 30 percent and inthe toughest real estate mar-ket since the great depres-sion grew by 50 percent inclosed production. KellerWilliams was one of theonly companies to grow inall areas of real estate in2010.

Call Jarrod Davis at 386-4141 or visit www.kw.comfor more information.

Benchina joins KellerWilliams Realty

Benchina

NCT Group CPAs join with LarsonAllen

Special to the News-SunLAKE PLACID – Brittany McGlade of

Lake Placid has become an independent con-sultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a nationaldirect sales company featuring more than 60delicious, easy-to-prepare foods.

As an independent business owner,McGlade offers delicious food samples athome taste-testing parties, along with easyideas for everyday meals, recipes, serving

suggestions and fun. All of TastefullySimple’s products are open-and-enjoy or canbe prepared by adding only one or two ingre-dients.

For more information about TastefullySimple products, taste-testing parties or start-ing your own Tastefully Simple business,contact Brittany McGlade at [email protected].

McGlade joins Tastefully Simple

Shapiro named resource developmentmanager at United Way of Central Fla.

Shapiro

NOTICE OF INTENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL DIS-TRICT CODE OF CONDUCT AND NOTICE OF PO-TENTIAL PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICE is hereby given that THE SCHOOL BOARDOF HIGHLANDS COUNTY intends to adopt SchoolBoard Code of Conduct at a regular meeting of theBoard on Monday, June 20, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. inthe Board Meeting Room, George Douglass Admin-istration Building, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida. The proposed changes to the handbook shall be effective upon adoption. Pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, any affected person has twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to request the opportunity to present evidence and argument to the School Board of Highlands County, Florida regarding the proposed manual. Such hearing must be requested in writ-ing and received by Wally Cox, Superintendent, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, within 21 days after publication of this notice. If such hear-ing is requested, it will be held Monday, June 20, 2011, at 5:45 p.m. Any person desiring to attend such a hearing is requested to call the Superin-tendent’s office to verify whether such hearing has been requested. The purpose and effect of the proposed manual is to modify the Code of Conduct to update in accordance with annual re-view and implement statutory changes and other corrective measures as deemed necessary. The following topics will be amended: (1) Public No-tices – Parents who do not approve of their child(ren) in grades 6 through 12 having access to a SBHC issued email account must notify the Prin-cipal in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the start of the school year. (2) Alcoholic Bever-ages, Drugs, Tobacco: Prohibited Conduct for substances shall now include “any legal sub-stances used in an unsafe way, such as inhalants or over-the-counter drugs”. (3) Possession of Dangerous Objects: Student discipline: Elemen-tary K-2- Principal’s discretion ranging from par-ent conference, counseling, corporal punishment, detention, ISS to OSS, parent conference/Secon-dary – OSS minimum five (5) days to Expulsion. Grades 3-5 – OSS minimum five (5) days. (4) Violations against Property: Theft – All Grade Lev-els: Restitution based on value and number of oc-currences. The specific legal authority includes Article IX Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida; Sections 1001.32, 1001.41, and 1001.43, Florida Statutes. The School District believes that the proposed rule or amendment will have no effect on small business. The School District believes that the proposed rule or amend-ment will not result in substantial increase in costs or prices paid by consumers, individual industries or state or local government agencies, and will not result in significant adverse effects on competi-tion, employment, investment, productivity, inno-vation or international trade and/or alternative ap-proaches to the regulatory objective either do not exist and/or are precluded by law. The cost to the School District of promulgating the proposed rule or amendment is estimated to be $200. The esti-mated annual cost of implementing and enforcing the proposed rule or amendment is $0. The text of the proposed rule or amendment can be ob-tained at the Superintendent’s office (Attn. Connie Scobey), George Douglass Administration Build-ing, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD,BY: Wally Cox,Superintendent & ex officio secretary

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.: 10000815GCS

CIVIL DIVISIONVANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC.,a Tennessee corporation authorized to transact business in Florida,Plaintiff,vs.CESAR RODRIGUEZ, a single man; THE STATE OF FLORIDA; and EMELIA MORALES OBO, MARTHA MARTINEZ,Defendants.

CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALENOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the

Plaintiff's Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered March 14, 2011 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on May 25, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. (EST), in the BASE-MENT OF THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM of the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, located at 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida, the fol-lowing described property:

Lot 1, Block 250, Sun 'N Lakes Estates of Se-bring, Unit 13, according to the plat thereof, re-corded in Plat Book 9, Page(s) 71, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida.Property Address: 4937 Vilabella Drive, Sebring, FL 33872.

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: April 26, 2011.BOB GERMAINE, CLERK

HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak

Deputy Clerk(Court Seal)

April 8, 15, 2011

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 10-CA-000787SUNCOAST SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION,Plaintiff,v.MICHELLE R. RICHMOND; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICHELLE R. RICHMOND; HAMILTON R. RICH-MOND; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OR HAMILTON R. RICHMOND; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS 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; TENANT #1; TENANT #2,Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judg-

ment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida; I will sell the property situated in HIGH-LANDS County, Florida described as:

LOT 8, BLOCK 59, PLACID LAKES, SECTION SIX, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 68, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.and commonly known as: 114 Fox Ridge Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852, at public sale, to the high-est and best bidder, for cash, in the basement of the courthouse in the Jury Assembly Room, 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, on May 31, 2011, at 11:00 A.M.

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.Disability Language:If you are a person with a disability who needs as-sistance in order to participate in ta 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 ex-plain 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 May 3, 2011.ROBERT W. GERMAINE

Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Lisa Tantillo

Deputy ClerkMay 15, 22, 2011

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IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACase No: 11000469FCS

BETTY L. CALVILLO,PetitionerandJOSE A. CALVILLO,Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTIONFOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

TO: JOSE A. CALVILLOLAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filedagainst you and that you are required to serve acopy of your written defenses, if any, to it on, BETTYL. CALVILLO, whose address is 1307 Spinks Lane,Sebring, FL 33870 on or before May 20, 2011 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and informa-tion. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, in-cluding dismissal or striking of pleadings.DATED: April 20, 2011.CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBy: /s/ Alice PerezDeputy Clerk

April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2011

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IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NUMBER: 11-110 GCS

DEBORAH S. SEXTON,Plaintiff,vs.KIMBERLY G. ANDREWS; TIFFANY D. LOWRY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION - PROPERTYTO: TIFFANY D. LOWRY

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS4395 Dana RoadLabelle, Florida 33935

or if the aforesaid person is dead, then his un-known heirs, devisees, legatees, or grantees; and any and all other persons or parties claiming by, through, under or against him; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status, if known, claiming under any of the above named or interest in and to the lands hereafter described.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action re-lating to homestead determination and partition of real property with respect to the following de-scribed property in Highlands County, Florida, to wit:

LOT 10, BLOCK 10, LAKE BLUE ESTATES RE-PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 47, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDAhas been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to it, on the Plaintiff's attorney, whose name and ad-dress is:

Pamela T. Karlson, P.A.301 Dal Hall Boulevard

Lake Placid, Florida 33852and file the original with the Clerk of the above styled Court on or before May 17, 2011, other-wise a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint for Home-stead Determination and Partition of Real Prop-erty.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court on April 12, 2011.

ROBERT W. GERMAINEClerk of Circuit Court

By: /s/ Toni KoppDeputy Clerk

May 8, 15, 2011

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HIGHLANDS COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSGENERAL SERVICES & PURCHASING

(RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALThe Board of County Commissioners (BCC),Highlands County, Sebring, Florida, will receivesealed proposals in the County PurchasingDepartment for:RFP 11-040 SNACK VENDING SERVICES FORHIGHLANDS COUNTY FACILITIESNIGP COMMODITY / SERVICE CODE: 740-85Specifications may be obtained by downloading fromour website: www.hcbcc.net or by contacting:Danielle Gilbert, Acting Director, Highlands CountyGeneral Services / Purchasing Department, 4320George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875-5803 Telephone:863-402-6524; Fax: 863-402-6735, or by E-Mail:[email protected] submissions must be sealed and markedwith the name of the proposer, and the RFP numberand title “RFP 11-040 - SNACK VENDING SERVICESFOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY FACILITIES – NIGPCOMMODITY / SERVICE CODE: 740-85” so as toidentify the enclosed proposal. Each submittal shallinclude (1) one original and (5) five copies of theproposal. Proposals must be delivered to HighlandsCounty Purchasing Department, 4320 George Blvd.,Sebring, FL 33875-5803, so as to reach said officeno later than 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 2, 2011, atwhich time they will be opened. Proposals receivedlater than the date and time as specified will berejected. The Board will not be responsible for thelate deliveries of proposals that are incorrectlyaddressed, delivered in person, by mail or any othertype of delivery service.One or more County Commissioners may be inattendance at the above bid opening.Highlands County Local Preference Policy will applyto the award of this RFP.The Highlands County Board of CountyCommissioners (HCBCC / COUNTY) reserves theright to accept or reject any or all bids or any partsthereof, and the award, if an award is made, will bemade to the most responsive and responsible bidderwhose bid and qualifications indicate that the awardwill be in the best interest of Highlands County. TheBoard reserves the right to waive irregularities in thebid.The Board of County Commissioners of HighlandsCounty, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basisof any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of theBoard's functions, including one's access to,participation, employment or treatment in itsprograms or activities. Anyone requiring reasonableaccommodation as provided for in the Americanswith Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 FloridaStatutes should contact Mr. John A. Minor, ADACoordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via FloridaRelay Service 711, or by e-mail: [email protected] for CART or interpreter services should bemade at least 24 hours in advance to permitcoordination of the service.Board of County Commissioners; Purchasing Department; Highlands County, Florida;Website: www.hcbcc.net

May 8, 15, 2011


NVITATION TO BID (ITB)The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), HighlandsCounty, Sebring, Florida, will receive sealed bids in theCounty Purchasing Department for:ITB No. 11-042 LAKE CHARLOTTE LATERAL CANALCROSSING PROJECT No. 09040Specifications may be obtained by downloading from ourwebsite: www.hcbcc.net or by contacting: Danielle Gilbert,Assistant Director, Highlands County General Services /Purchasing Department, 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, FL33875-5803 Telephone: 863-402-6524, E-Mail:[email protected] NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 10:00A.M. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in the EngineeringConference Room, 505 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring,Florida 33870. All potential bidders are encouraged attendthis meeting. Submit one (1) original and three (3) copies ofyour bid form, bid security and other required data in a sealedenvelope and marked with the bid number and name so as toidentify the enclosed bid submittal. Bids must be delivered toHighlands County Purchasing Department, 4320 GeorgeBlvd., Sebring, FL 33875-5803 so as to reach said office nolater than 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 9, 2011 at which timethey will be opened. Bids received later than the date andtime as specified will be rejected. The Board will not beresponsible for the late deliveries of bids that are incorrectlyaddressed, delivered in person, by mail or any other type ofdelivery service. One or more County Commissioners may bein attendance at either or both of the above meetings.Highlands County Local Preference Policy will apply to theaward of this bid. BIDDER'S submitting responses mustsubmit bids on all work to receive consideration. A Bid Bondor Cashier’s Check in an amount of five percent (5%) of thebid must be included on bids over $100,000.00. If thesuccessful bid is greater than $200,000.00, a PublicConstruction Bond will be required. Bid must be accompaniedby evidence of BIDDER'S qualifications to do business in theState of Florida, in accordance with F.S. 489. The principal features of the Project are:To provide all labor, materials and equipment to construct acrossing with dual 43x68 CMP across the Lake CharlotteLateral Canal of the Upper Josephine-Jackson Creekwatershed. All workmanship and materials shall meet therequirement of the Florida Department of TransportationStandard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction(dated 2010) and bein compliance with all permits issued.The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners(HCBCC / COUNTY) reserves the right to accept or reject anyor all bids or any parts thereof, and the award, if an award ismade, will be made to the most responsive and responsiblebidder whose bid and qualifications indicate that the awardwill be in the best interest of Highlands County. The Boardreserves the right to waive irregularities in the bid.The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County,Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of anyindividual's disability status. This non-discrimination policyinvolves every aspect of the Board's functions, includingone's access to, participation, employment or treatment in itsprograms or activities. Highlands County is an equalopportunity employer, a fair housing advocate and a handicapaccessible jurisdiction. Anyone requiring reasonableaccommodation as provided for in the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) or Section 286.26 Florida Statutesshould contact Mr. John Minor, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: [email protected]. Requests for CART or interpreterservices should be made at least 24 hours in advance topermit coordination of the service.Board of County CommissionersPurchasing DepartmentHighlands County, Florida Website: www.hcbcc.net

May 15, 22, 2011


INVITATION TO BID (ITB)The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), HighlandsCounty, Sebring, Florida, (COUNTY) will receive sealed bids inthe County Purchasing Department for:ITB 11-044 US-27 FROM NORTH OF RAILROAD OVERPASSTO SOUTH OF TOMOKA BOULEVARD NORTH INCLUDINGLAKE JUNE ROAD AND S.W. VISTA DRIVE STREET LIGHTINGPROJECT, PROJECT No. 08020, FM No. 412644-1-58-01& ITB 11-045 66 AT THE INTERSECTION OF CR 635 STREETLIGHTING PROJECT- PROJECT No. 08018, FM No. 414509-2-58-01Specifications may be obtained by downloading from ourwebsite: www.hcbcc.net or by contacting: Danielle Gilbert,Assistant Director, Highlands County General Services /Purchasing Department, 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, FL33875-5803 Telephone: 863-402-6524, E-Mail:[email protected] NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 11:00A.M. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in the EngineeringConference Room, 505 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring,Florida 33870. All potential bidders are encouraged attendthis meeting.Submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of your bid form,bid security and other required data in a sealed envelope andmarked with the bid number and name so as to identify theenclosed bid submittal. Bids must be delivered to HighlandsCounty Purchasing Department, 4320 George Blvd., Sebring,FL 33875-5803 so as to reach said office no later than 2:00P.M., Thursday; June 9, 2011 at which time they will beopened. Bids received later than the date and time asspecified will be rejected. The County will not be responsiblefor the late deliveries of bids that are incorrectly addressed,delivered in person, by mail or any other type of deliveryservice.One or more County Commissioners may be in attendance ateither or both of the above meetings.Vendors submitting responses must submit bids on all workto receive consideration. A Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check in anamount of five percent (5%) of the bid must be included onbids over $100,000.00. If the successful bid is greater than$200,000.00, a Public Construction Bond will be required. AnIrrevocable Letter of Credit may be considered in lieu of thePublic Construction Bond depending on its verbiage. Bid mustbe accompanied by evidence of bidder's qualifications to dobusiness in the State of Florida, in accordance with F.S. 489.The principal features of the Project are:To provide all labor, materials and equipment to installhighway lighting system at US-27 FROM NORTH OFRAILROAD OVERPASS TO SOUTH OF TOMOKA BOULEVARDNORTH INCLUDING LAKE JUNE ROAD AND S.W. VISTA DRIVESTREET & at SR 66 AT THE INTERSECTION OF CR 635 inaccordance with the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and BridgeConstruction (2010 Edition), FDOT Design Standards forDesign, Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations onthe State Highway System (2010 Edition), and highwaylighting construction plans. The COUNTY reserves the right toaccept or reject any or all bids or any parts thereof, and theaward, if an award is made, will be made to the mostresponsive and responsible BIDDER whose bid andqualifications indicate that the award will be in the bestinterest of Highlands County. The COUNTY reserves the rightto waive irregularities in the bid. The COUNTY does notdiscriminate upon the basis of any individual's disabilitystatus. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspectof the COUNTY's functions, including one's access to,participation, employment or treatment in its programs oractivities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation asprovided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Mr. John Minor, ADACoordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via Florida RelayService 711, or by e-mail: [email protected]. Requests forCART or interpreter services should be made at least 24hours in advance to permit coordination of the service.Board of County Commissioners; Purchasing Department,Highlands County, Florida Website: www.hcbcc.net

May 15, 22, 2011

U. S. DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

Appointment of New U. S. Magistrate Judge(Two Positions) West Palm Beach, FL

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida at West Palm Beach. The current annual salary for the magistrate judge position is $160, 080 per year. The term of office is eight years.

A full public notice for the magistrate judge posi-tion is posted on the Court’s Internetwebsite at: www.flsd.uscourts.gov

Interested persons may contact the clerk of the district court for additional information and appli-cation forms. The application form is also avail-able on the Court’s website www.flsd.uscourts.gov. Applications must be sub-mitted electronically to: [email protected] by May 31, 2011.

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HIGHLANDS COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION-ERSGENERAL SERVICES & PURCHASING

NOTICE OF INTERNET AUCTIONSTART DATE: Friday May 13, 2011 at 9:00 A.M.END DATE: Monday May 23, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.

through 10:00 P.M.LOCATION / WEBSITE: GOVDEALS.COMPursuant to Flor-ida Statutes and Board adopted policies, the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners (HCBCC), High-lands County; Sebring, Florida, has declared various items as surplus property and have therefore authorized an Inter-net Auction to be conducted for the purpose of disposing of all said property.A list of specific surplus items may be obtained from the following locations and/or by requesting a list by fax (863)402-6735 or email to [email protected] or [email protected] 1) HC Pur-chasing Department; 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875-5803. Contacts: Sandra Butler at (863)402-6527 or Kelley Baker at (863)402-6511.2) HC Government Center, 600 S. Commerce Ave., 2nd Floor BCC Reception-ist; Sebring, FL 33870 at (863)402-6500.Additional infor-mation can be obtained Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. about the County’s Internet Auction process by contacting Highlands County BCC’s General Services/Purchasing Department at the following numbers. (863)402-6527 or (863) 402-6528Note: All property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis. The HCBCC reserves the right to add or delete items from GovDeals’ Website at anytime during the Internet bidding dates above.Board of County CommissionersPurchasing DepartmentHighlands County, Florida

May 13, 15, 20, 22, 2011

NOTICEPursuant to IRC Section 6104(d), the annual re-turn of the G.F. and Mary Ellen Ward Foundation is available for public inspection at the offices of the NCT Group CPA's, L.L.P. located at 435 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Questions should be directed to the Foundation's trustees, Deborah Barber or Marcia Ward, at 453-6631 or the Foundation's CPA, Tammy Hancock, at 385-1577.

May 13, 15, 18, 2011

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INVITATION TO BID (ITB)The Board of County Commissioners (BCC),Highlands County, Sebring, Florida, will receivesealed bids in the County Purchasing Departmentfor:ITB 11-039 MULCHING AND DISPOSITION OFWOOD AND YARD WASTESpecifications may be obtained by downloading fromour website: www.hcbcc.net or by contacting:Danielle Gilbert, Assistant Director /Highlands CountyGeneral Services / Purchasing Department 4320George Blvd., Sebring, Florida 33875 5803 Phone:863 402 6524 Fax: 863-402-6735; or E Mail:[email protected] envelopes must be sealed and marked with thebid number and name so as to identify the enclosedsubmittal. Bids must be delivered to the HighlandsCounty Purchasing Department, 4320 George Blvd.,Sebring, FL 33875-5803 so as to reach said officeno later than 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 26, 2011, atwhich time they will be opened. Bids received laterthan the date and time as specified will be rejected.The Board will not be responsible for late deliveriesof bids that are incorrectly addressed, delivered inperson, by mail, or any other type of delivery service.One or more County Commissioners may be inattendance at the above bid opening.Highlands County Local Preference Policy will applyto the award of this ITB.The Highlands County Board of CountyCommissioners reserves the right to accept or rejectany or all bids or any parts thereof, and the award, ifan award is made, will be made to the mostresponsible and responsive bidder whose bid andqualifications indicate that the award will be in thebest interest of Highlands County. The Boardreserves the right to waive irregularities in the bid. The Board of County Commissioners of HighlandsCounty, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basisof any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of theBoard's functions, including one's access to,participation, employment or treatment in itsprograms or activities. Anyone requiring reasonableaccommodation as provided for in the Americanswith Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 FloridaStatutes should contact Mr. John A. Minor, ADACoordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), 863-402-6508 (TTY), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or bye-mail: [email protected] Requests for CART orinterpreter services should be made at least 24hours in advance to permit coordination of theservice.Board of County CommissionersPurchasing DepartmentHighlands County, Florida Website: www.hcbcc.net

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1996 FORD RANGER $3000 OBO 863-386-4220

1995 ISUZU Hydraulic Low Rider, one owner - garage kept, Dayton rims gold & chrome, mahogany - gold steering

wheel, 10 switches & 5 new batteries, 38.000K. 863-381-4948

1994 FORD F150 4X4 With Topper, V8. $1800 obo. 863-452-0152

9450 Automotive for Sale

1973 NORTON 850 COMMANDO* One Owner * Rare Find

10K miles New paint & chrome $7900 Will Accept reasonable offer.

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9100 Motorcycles& ATVs

9000Transportation

TERRY 27' Fifth Wheel '01. 10' Slide out. Sleeps 6. Fifth Wheel incl. $7500. Call 863-453-0037.

8400 RecreationalVehicles

POOL ABOVE Ground, 4' x 18', ladder & filter. $150. Call 863-655-0881

8300 Pools & Supplies

SEA DOO GTX '03 3 seater 59 hrs. 185hp. $4700. Mint cond. 863-385-5425

8050 Boats & Motors

8000Recreation

FRESH PICKED Black eyed peas. $25. un-shelled bushel. $35. for a shelled bushel. Call 863-235-0271.

7540 Fresh Fruits &Vegetables

SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALEBoys and girls, $300. Home number 863-382-3808, cell 863-446-1402 or 446-4218.

ROTTWEILLER PUPS Champion Bloodline. 3 males, 3 females. $650. Call 863-452-6355

NOTICEFlorida statute 585.195 states that all dogs and cats sold in Florida must be at least eight weeks old, have an official health certificate and proper shots and be free of in-testinal and external parasites.

7520 Pets & Supplies

CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM New. 10 year factory warranty. $1495. Call 863-455-4040

7420 Heating &Air Conditioning

RIDING LAWN MOWERS ( 2 ), 1) Mur-ray and 1) John Deer, both have auto-matic transmissions. Call for more info;

863-202-5697

LAWN MOWER - PULAN 16. HP, 38 inch cut, 3 years old. $800

863-257-1966

7400 Lawn & Garden

LOOKING FOR a Water Pump Windmill. Call 863-655-2166 or 239-494-2059.

7340 Wanted to Buy

AVON PARK Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Services Center. Sunday 9 - 2pm. 2345 Lake Lillian Dr. Sponsored by Walker Memorial Acad-emy. Huge Multi-Family Sale!

7320 Garage &Yard Sales

HARDWOOD FLOORING Oak Laminate, 45 sq. ft. (NEW). $30 obo

863-446-0778 or 8634713292

GAZELLE EDGE Exercise Machine. $25.obo. Call 863-452-6359

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Broyhill, solid oak, beautiful condition. $50 obo

863-446-0778 or 863-471-3292

CORDLESS DRILL - Black & Decker, with battery pack & drill bits. $25

863-655-0342

BOOKS - Paperback / Western 30 for $15. 863-699-0352

BLOUSES - 20 long and short sleeved, sizes 6 - 8. $15 863-699-0352

A/C UNIT Coleman 4 ton. Cools only. This unit attaches to an air handler. Good Cond. $100. Call 863-655-0881

7310 Bargain Buys

WATER PUMP - Honda gas engine, 4.0 horsepower, 2" inlet, 2" outlet GX

120, 148 gal per minute. $400. 585-261-2110

GENERATOR - New McCulloch, 11 HP 5700 Surge Watts, still in crate. Paid $600 will sell for $475 Men's Bike

$35. 863-471-9509

7300 Miscellaneous

TECHNICS ORGAN Like New. Roll Top Locks. Too many functions to list. $500 obo. Call 863-257-3354

7260 MusicalMerchandise

SOFAS (2) Robb & Stucky. Excellent Cond. Includes accent pillows. $400. Call 863-446-2414

7180 Furniture

7180 Furniture

7000Merchandise

AVON PARK - Large Retail/Office Building, 100 E. Main St.

A MUST SEE!863-295-9272

6750 Commercial Rental

SEBRING 1/1 Cottage. $325. month. + $325 security. No Pets www.620bow-man.itgo.com or Call 863-382-4655.

6350 Cottages for Rent

SPRING LAKE - 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, CHA, patio, ceramic tiled liv. room, din. room, kitchen, bath & halls, SS appliances, refrigerator has water on door, micro., W/D hook up. No pets. 863-655-0136

SEBRING 3BR (possible 4BR), 1BA LARGE fenced yard with Citrus trees. Nice area, Indian Streets off Lakeview

Dr $600 mo., + 1st & Sec. 863-446-1861

SEBRING 3 or 4 BR, 1BA block home near YMCA, newly remodeled bath, new flooring in kitchen, 4 energy effi-cient A/C units recently installed. Paid off, no fear of foreclosure, no credit check. $700/mo + $700 security. Call 863-513-0050.

SEBRING - 2 STORY TOWN HOME3BR, 2.5BA, 1CG

$800/mo.No Smoking, no pets.

863-655-0311

6300 Unfurnished Houses

LAKE PLACID 3/2 house in Sylvan Shores. $700. per month plus first & last. $350. security, no pets, no smok-ing.

LAKE PLACED 3/1. Close to Schools & Shopping. $600. mo. + utilities. $500 dep. For more info. RENTED!!!

6300 Unfurnished Houses

AVON PARK - Clean, Quiet: Studios 1BR, 1BA / 2BR, 2BA Apts., form $375/mp. New tile & appliances, screened patios & W/D hook up.

Students/Seniors Discount Call 863-602-4683

AVON PARK - Apartment with balconyoverlooking Lake Verona and City Park.

100 E. Main St. Laundry Facilities.SPECIAL: $325/mo.

863-453-8598

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1BR, 1BA & 2BR, 2BA Available.Central Heat & Air. Extra insulation.

1st & Sec. Call 863-449-0195

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SEBRING - 1BR, 1BA. Fresh paint. Includes water.

$395 / mo. Call Gary Johnson, 863-381-1861.

6200 UnfurnishedApartments

6200 UnfurnishedApartments

SEBRING 1 or 2 bedroom. Spacious living area. Very clean, Like new. Laun-dry facilities. A/C. Close to Downtown. Lawn Services Incl. $540. per month + security dep. Call 941-773-7523

PLACID LAKE DUPLEX 2/2. Nicely furn./unfurnished. C/H/A. Immaculate. Short term/mo. 863-699-0045

DUPLEX LEASE 2/2/1 1300 Schlosser Rd. Sebring. All appliances, no pets. Lawn maintenance incl. $550.mo. + se-curity. Call 863-452-0996 for appt.

6050 Duplexes for Rent

6000Rentals

SEBRING RENT w/option to buy. 2/2 Double Wide Mobile Home. $525. 3303 Highlander. Call 863-446-2414

5150 Mobile HomesFor Rent

SEBRING MOBILE Home for sale! 55+ park. Low lot rent incl. water. 2/1,large kitchen/dining area with pantry, at-tached Florida room completely inside living. Storage shed. Very reasonably priced. Call 912-492-6867

5050 Mobile HomesFor Sale

5000Mobile Homes

LAKE VIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS. Mausoleum, Interment, name plate, casket & tray, placement on bottom row level 1. $5000. Call 863-385-4927

4280 Cemetery Lots

SEBRING - Both sides, clean 1BR, screened porch w/ patio, each side. View of Lake Sebring, private boat ramp. Owner's illness forces sale. Rent one side - live in other, or rent both sides for total of $1000 a month. Annual income over $10,000. Excellent invest-ment that will pay for its self in 4 - 5 years. Priced at $40,000. For details call 732-222-0344 after 1pm.

4180 Duplexes for Sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER - 3BR, 2 1/2 BA, 1700 Sq. Ft., 2 car garage., CBS + 1200 Sq. Ft. screened-in under roof

attached outdoor living on 1 acre. Rural sub division. So. of Sebring

$124,000. 863-655-0521

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CARE GIVER - Retired LPN with 18 years experience. References upon

request. Days or Nights, Daily, Weekly or Live-in. Call 863-451-1618

2300 Work Wanted

THE HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE is seeking a Building Trades Instructor. Min. five years related exp. plus H.S. Diploma/Equivalent required. For de-tails, incl. qualifications, visit www.hbi.org/jobs. EOE/M/F/D/V

SUN N LAKE Subway is now hiring for all positions. Must be avail. to work anytime. Go to subway.com and fill out the application, and return to the Sun N Lakes location.

SUMMER HOUSE-KEEPINGLake Placid Camp now hiring house

keepers. Motel or Hotel cleaning experience a Plus, flexible hours. Call 863-465-2197 9-5, M-F.

STAFF ASST. (PT) Responsible for pro-viding clerical support to the Human Resources Dept. Secretarial/Clerical

exp. proficient typing skills and exp. in word processing required. $8.60/hr.

Deadline 5pm., 5/24/11. Visitwww.southflorida.edu/hr for detailed

position announcement. (863) 784-7132. EA/EO/VET'S PREF.

SIMPLY SOLD eBay Store needs eBay Sale Specialists. Email resume to

[email protected] or drop off at 330 US 27 N, Ste. 1 Sebring, Fl.

SEEKING DIALYSIS RNwith experience or will train the right person for a state-of-the-art dialysis clinic. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package. Please call or fax resume to: Peggy - Phone:

863-382-9443 or Fax: 863-382-9242

2100 Help Wanted

QC MANAGER needed for local precast hollowcore company.

Experience with precast, quality control & concrete testing required.

PCI Level I & II & ACI Certified preferred, NOT REQUIRED. Email

resume/salary requirements to: [email protected]

Fax: 863-655-1215

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FIRST BAPTIST Preschool is hiring for a PT Pre School Teacher, Christian, and fun loving. Apply at First Baptist Pre School. 200 E Center Ave, or call 863-385-4704.

CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECH Part - Time / per Diem wanted for State of the Art Dialysis Facility. Call Peggy at (863) 382-9443 or fax resume to

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ASSOCIATE REPSSUMMER WORK

GREAT PAYImmediate FT/PT openings, Customer

sales/services, no exp. necessary. Conditions apply. All ages 17+.

Call 863-658-4391

APARTMENT MANAGERLEASING AGENT

Leasing and property management ex-perience is necessary. Looking for an Apartment Manager/Leasing Agent for lease up of a newly built apartment community. Experienced with low in-come tax credits is a plus. Bilingual skills is a must. (Eng./Span.). Drug screening and background checks are conducted. Send resumes and salary requirements to [email protected] or fax to 904-642-0972 EOE.

AMIKIDS LAST Chance Ranch has po-sitions for FT Administrative Asst.

Also 1 FT RN or 2 PT RN's.Applications accepted on site.

Call 863-699-3788 EOE

2100 Help Wanted

CASTLE HILLApartmentsof Avon Park

Accepting Applications for 1 & 2Bedroom Apts. Available to individuals62 years or older, handicap/disabled,regardless of age. For rental informa-

tion & applications please call: 863-452-6565

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ancs o mas, incapacidad fisica/mental,no importa la edad.

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Special to the News-SunSEBRING – A few years

ago Sebring Youth Footballand Cheer decided that itneeded to go a step furtherand give back financially towell deserving SebringHigh School graduatingseniors who had participat-ed in our program as youthathletes and had continuedto participate as footballplayers or cheerleaders inhigh school.

Last year SYF was able topresent one $500 scholar-ship and this year it uppedthe ante and was able toaward two $500 scholar-ships.

We at SYF feel that it isextremely important to giveback to our community, forus that means helping theyoung athletes that partici-pated in our program andcontinued on as high schoolfootball players or cheer-leaders.

To actually dedicate andcommit yourself to a sportshould be rewarded, to get

good grades and participatein a sport such as football orcheer is extremely difficult.

We would like to congrat-ulate Isha Robinson (FAU)and Zac Morris (FloridaTechnical) for being chosenas the 2011 scholarship win-ners.

Both Zac and Isha willattend college and continueto play football and cheer,respectively.

Congratulations, onbehalf of SYFC, to both ofyou. We know you both willbe successful college stu-dent-athletes.

Sebring Youth Footballand Cheer has had an excel-lent Spring Camp, with wellover 225 children participat-ing.

The camp will concludeon Saturday, May 21 withan exhibition game againstAvon Park at the HighlandsCounty Sports Complexwith kick off at 9 a.m.

There will be five gameson the day with free admis-sion, so come out and show

support for the children andprogram.

The participants haveworked hard for the past sixweeks and are looking for-ward to showing their

friends and family all thatthey have learned.

SYF will also hold its’first registration for the FallSeason, cost is $65 forFootball Players and

Cheerleaders. Registrations will be

accepted for ages 5 - 14. Questions regarding reg-

istration, call Kim Andersonat 381-5047.

Special to the News-SunIn youth sports it is often

so easy to get caught up ingetting equipment together,making sure you have youruniform, getting to practiceand of course winning thegame of football, that youhave to stop and think abouthow you got to where you aretoday.

Several key people withineach youth sports organiza-tion work diligently behindthe scenes to get ready for theupcoming season but thecommunity around us is ourbest supporter and mostimportant contributors.

Working together towardsa common goal and providinga youth program that fostersmentoring, teamwork andsportsmanship is crucial tothe development of the youngmen and women ofHighlands County.

Highlands Youth Footballand Cheer (HYFC) is a newleague to Highlands Countyand the community has beenvery supportive of our asso-ciation.

“To give back to our com-munity is important becausewithout the support of yourcommunity and parents,youth sports would not bepossible” said Cliff Howell,Executive Director for theorganization.

On Saturday, May 7, in an

effort to give back to thecommunity, several players,parents and coaches of theHighlands Eagles visitedthree retirement communitiesin Highlands County to handout carnations to those spe-cial ladies that we call

“Mother, Grandmother orGreat-Grandmother” andgive them Mother’s Daywishes.

The idea came about when

Howell and his son Colewere watching TV one dayand saw the Buccaneers giv-ing food to the elderly.

“Cole turned to me and

said ‘dad, can our footballteam do something for theelderly here in Sebring?’

“It just made me startthinking and then I thought

about the nursing homes likeRoyal Care of Avon Park,because my wife’s grand-

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Courtesy photoHighlands Youth Football players visit with Granny Boots, the great grandmother of athlete Cole Howell, as part of theirSaturday, May 7, Mother’s Day celebration.

Highlands Youth Football and Cheer celebrate Mother’s Day

See HYF, Page 4B

‘Cole turned tome and said,‘dad, can our

football team dosomething for

the elderly herein Sebring?’

CLIFF HOWELLHYF Executive Director

News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNEJosh Crouch connects on his second home run of the day in Pool Paradise’s 18-1win Thursday.

Courtesy photoZac Morris is presnted with a $500 scholarship from Sebring Youth Football and Cheerfor his days as part of the organization and continued participation in football at thehigh school and soon to be college level. Pictured, left to right, Amy Alcordo, RobertDuncan, Morris, David Jones and Mark Bryan.

SYF awards scholarships

By DAN [email protected] – The steamy

days of summer may still layahead, but Pool Paradise con-tinued it’s sweltering pacewith an 18-1 win over theElks Thursday in 11-12-yearold Dixie League play at theMax Long Sports Complex.

The scoring startedwith a bang, make thatthree bangs, as SethCannady, Jimmy Peckand Josh Crouch wentback-to-back-to-backwith fence-clearingblasts in the top of thefirst inning.

Cannady andCrouch would each addanother home run later andTrey Frazier was able to clearthe “Blue Monster” in rightfield for a round-tripper aswell.

The Elks would scratch forone in the second inning, but

it wasn’t nearly enough tokeep the game going beyondthe third.

Bolstered by a strongreturning core of players,who have seen growth spurtsamong a few, Pool Paradisealso saw contributions fromits’ supporting cast.

“This gave us a chance tolet everyone play,”head coach DeanFrazier said.“Everyone got outthere and contributed.They made the playsand did some hittingas well.”

Members of theteam joined with the

Sebring travel team to a tour-nament in Orlando this week-end.

Down 6-1 to a team fromTampa in Friday’s firstround, Sebring battled backfor a 6-6 tie behindCannady’s two home runs.

Pool Paradisemakes big splash

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And AnotherThing...

Dan Hoehne

Here we go again, aChicago sports team movingforward in the playoffs.

Which means for Chicagofans, such as myself, it istime to be nervous.

It is not often that we findout teams reaching these lev-els, and when they do, thingsgenerally seem to go wrong.

Sure, the Bears reachedthe Super Bowl in the nottoo distant past, but how didthat turn out?

The last time they won thewhole thing was during theReagan era.

The White Sox won aWorld Series a few yearsback, though their previouslack of a championship near-ly rivaled their cross-townrivals, my hapless Cubs.

Yes, the Blackhawks wonthe Stanley Cup less than ayear ago but, again, it wasnearly 40 years since the lasttime they called the cup theirown.

Which brings us to thisyear’s NBA playoffs, wheremy hometown Bulls havejumped the curve andreached the EasternConference Finals againstthe Heat.

Thought to have made ajump into solid playoff con-tention when the seasonbegan, it caught many of usoff guard when, even amidinjuries and extended timeon the disabled list to keyplayers, they wound up withthe best record, the MVP andCoach of the Year.

After all, there were aflurry of new faces, a brandnew coach and the afore-mentioned injuries.

But Chicago nativeDerrick Rose brought backglimpses of the Jordan erawith his unbending determi-nation and dazzling ability to

A goodtime to fret

See ROSE, Page 4B

AP Project GraduationAVON PARK – The APHS Project

Graduation 2011 Benefit GolfTournament will be held Saturday, May21 at 8:30 a.m. at River Greens GolfCourse.

The flighted, four-person scramblecosts $60 per person and includes greensfee, cart, lunch and prizes.

In addition to the action, there will bemulligans, a 50/50 and raffles for pur-chase the day of the tournament.

The grand prize raffle is for a round ofgolf for two at Doral Golf Resort andSpa.

Tee sign sponsorships are going for$50, for a sign and player, it is $100.

For more information, contact SuzieGentry at 446-7368.

SFCC Summer Youth CampsAVON PARK – South Florida Panther

Baseball will be holding Summer YouthCamps from June 13-16 and June 20-23for children aged 6-13.

Each camp runs from 8:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. and costs $80 per camp or $150 forboth.

Registration and sign-in begin at 8a.m. with the camp to follow, includingbaseball fundamentals, position instruc-tion, station rotation, games, swimmingpool time and a camp T-shirt.

SFCC head coach Rick Hitt will serveas camp director with Panther assistantcoach Andy Polk and members of thePanther baseball team will be on hand asinstructors.

Campers should bring their individualbaseball attire as well as a bathing suitand towel.

The camps will be held at the SFCCPanther field at the Highlands Countycampus in Avon Park.

For more information, call Coach Hittat the following campus phone numbersat extension 7036:

Avon Park/Sebring, 453-6661; LakePlacid, 465-5300; Arcadia, 494-7500;Wauchula, 773-2252.

SFCC Fun CampsAVON PARK – SFCC Athletics will

host a Two Day Fun Sport Selection campon Thursday and Friday, June 9 and 10 forgirls and boys aged 6-16.

Each day the camp runs from 9 a.m.-3p.m., with campers choosing their ownsport, whether Beach Volleyball,Basketball, Baseball, Softball or Soccer.

During the morning portion each day,campers will stretch, do plyometrics,agility drills, work on strength and flexi-bility, learn arm and body care and getintroduced to the Fitness Center.

Lunch is then provided with thecampers then delving into the sport theychose and wrapping it up with activitiesin the SFCC pool.

Registration and check-in from 8:15-8:55 a.m., and pre-registration is not nec-essary as walk-ups are accepted.

The rate for one day is $50 and $95 forboth days.

The camp will be aministered by SFCChead and assistant coaches, with helpfrom SFCC student-athletes.

For questions or more information, con-tact Camp Director and SFCC AthleticDirector Rick Hitt at 784-7036.

Sebring Summer Swim

SEBRING – The summer season forpublic swimming is upon us as theSebring High School pool opened to thepublic Sunday, May 1.

Pool hours for open swim will be 6-7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-3p.m. Saturday’s and Sunday’s – addition-al hours will be added once school is out.

Cost is $2 per swimmer with big sav-ings for frequent swimmers.

A family pass can be bought for $50 forthe first swimmer and $15 for each addi-tional family member.

Swimming lessons will also be availablewith four separate sessions throughout thesummer for eight differents levels ofinstruction, ranging from Adult Beginner,Parent and Tot, Fundamentals,Introduction to Water Skills, Pre-SchoolAquatics, Fundamental Aquatic Skills,Stroke Development, Improvment andRefinement, Personal Water Safety andDiving Fundamentals and Fitness.

Session I runs from June 13-24, sessionII from June 27-July 8, session III fromJuly 11-22 and session IV from July 25-August 5.

Registrations will be Wednesday, May17 from 5-6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 28from 9-10:30 a.m. and Monday May 23from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the front office atSebring High School.

Water aerobics return as well, with cer-tified instructor Ricki Albritton,Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 6:30-7:30p.m.

Cost is just $2 per workout, or just $1 ifyou have the Summer Swim Pass – the firstclass is Thursday, May 5.

Summer swim lesson sign up will beTuesday, May 17, from 5-6:30p.m. and

Saturday, May 28, from 9-10:30 a.m. in thefront office of Sebring High School.

For questions call 471-5500 ext. 228and leave a message for Pat Caton.

Dragon Summer Hoops

LAKE PLACID – Green DragonBasketball will be holding its’ annualsummer camp from June 13-17 at theLake Placid High School Gymnasium forboys and girls in grades 2-8.

Camp will run each day from 8 a.m.-4p.m., with the final day ending at Noon.

Cost of the camp is $65 and all camperswill receive a Dragon Basketball camp T-shirt.

Campers can bring lunch or purchaselunch items at camp concessions eachday.

Drinks and other snacks will be avail-able at a reasonable cost.

Half-day options are also available.Call or text Linda Veley for details and

other information at 441-0299, or [email protected].

Help for Haiti 5K

SEBRING – A 5K run/walk to supportHaiti Bible Mission’s outreach to provideeducational support, orphan care andhumanitarian assistance in Haiti will beheld Saturday, May 28 at HighlandsHammock State Park.

Entry fee is $20 through May 22 and$25 the day of the race.

The run will start at 8 a.m.For more information, contact Tim

Baker at 381-0701 or Chet Brojek at 385-4736, or [email protected] to pre-reg-ister.

Lake Placid Youth Bowling

LAKE PLACID – The Royal PalmsYouth Bowling League, for ages 7 and up,begins its’ new season Saturday, Sept. 3.

The sign-up fee is $25, which includesa shirt, and new bowlers are welcome.

Bowling is every Saturday morning at 9a.m. through December 10.

Weekly cost is $11 and includes threegames of bowling, shoes and the prizefund.

All Youth Bowlers are also eligible forreduced rate open bowling, though somerestrictions may apply, and free bowlingwith instruction on Friday’s from 4-6 p.m.– must be accompanied by an adult.

Come out for instruction and a goodtime.

For more information, call FrankPeterson at 382-9541, or Donna Stanley at441-4897.

Sebring Spring Game, BBQ

SEBRING – The Blue Streaks will beholding their annual spring Blue andWhite game Friday, May 20, at Firemen’sField, marking the first on-field actionunder new head coach LaVaar Scott.

Along with the hits on the gridiron,there will also be a fundraising BBQ withpork and chicken dinners or a pork sand-wich dinner, including beans andcoleslaw, for $8 each.

Also, any businesses, classes or groupswith five or more orders, meals will bedelivered for lunch the day of the game.

Meals can be pre-ordered with pick-upbetween 4-6 p.m. on game day.

Cost for the game itself is just $2, withno charge for parking.

Affinity Health 5K

SEBRING – Affinity HealthProfessionals and Highlands IndependentBank are hosting a 5K Walk/Run for theChildren.

The event will take place on Saturday,May 14, at 8 a.m., with registration begin-ning at 7:30 a.m. at Highlands HammockState Park.

St. Jude’s mission is to continue find-ing cures and saving children with cata-strophic childhood diseases, and all of theproceeds from this event will go directlyto the hospital.

To register for this event or make apledge prior to the date just stop into theoffice for a registration package, or callMissy at 386-4325 or 253-1360.

A.P. Fishing Derby

AVON PARK – The Avon Park AirForce Range Fish, Wildlife and OutdoorRecreation Program and the WinterHaven Kiwanis Club are having their 7thAnnual Fishing Derby Saturday, June 4for boys and girls aged 16 and under,accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

Registration will be from 7-8:30 a.m.,at the Outdoor Recreation office in build-ing 600, with fishing from 9-11 a.m. withweigh-in, contests, lunch and awardsimmediately following.

Trophies will be awarded in four ageclasses with hot dogs, chips and soda pro-vided by the Breakfast Rotary of AvonPark and the Winter Haven Kiwanis Club.

For more information, call 452-4254 orvisit www.avonparkafr.net.

FIRST ROUND(Best-of-7)

(x-if necessary)EASTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago 4, Indiana 1Miami 4, Philadelphia 1Boston 4, New York 0Atlanta 4, Orlando 2

WESTERN CONFERENCEMemphis 4, San Antonio 2L.A. Lakers 4, New Orleans 2Dallas 4, Portland 2Oklahoma City 4, Denver 1

___CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

(Best-of-7)EASTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago 4, Atlanta 2Atlanta 103, Chicago 95Chicago 86, Atlanta 73Chicago 99, Atlanta 82Atlanta 100, Chicago 88Chicago 95, Atlanta 83Chicago 93, Atlanta 73

Miami 4, Boston 1Miami 99, Boston 90Miami 102, Boston 91Boston 97, Miami 81Miami 98, Boston 90, OTMiami 97, Boston 87

WESTERN CONFERENCEDallas 4, L.A. Lakers 0

Dallas 96, L.A. Lakers 94Dallas 93, L.A. Lakers 81Dallas 98, L.A. Lakers 92Dallas 122, L.A. Lakers 86

Oklahoma City 3, Memphis 3Memphis 114, Oklahoma City 101Oklahoma City 111, Memphis 102Memphis 101, Oklahoma City 93, OTOklahoma City 133, Memphis 123, 3OTOklahoma City 99, Memphis 72Friday: Memphis 95, Oklahoma City 83Sunday: Memphis at Oklahoma City,TBD

CONFERENCE FINALS(Best-of-7)

EASTERN CONFERENCEChicago vs. Miami

Sunday: Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m.Wednesday: Miami at Chicago, 8:30p.m.Sunday, May 22: Chicago at Miami,8:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 24: Chicago at Miami,8:30 p.m.x-Thursday, May 26: Miami at Chicago,8:30 p.m.x-Saturday, May 28: Chicago at Miami,8:30 p.m.x-Monday, May 30: Miami at Chicago,8:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCEDallas vs. Oklahoma City-Memphis

winnerTuesday: Oklahoma City-Memphis win-ner at Dallas, 9 p.m.Thursday, May 19: Oklahoma City-Memphis winner at Dallas, 9 p.m.Saturday, May 21: Dallas at OklahomaCity-Memphis winner, 9 p.m.Monday, May 23: Dallas at OklahomaCity-Memphis winner, 9 p.m.x-Wednesday, May 25: Oklahoma City-Memphis winner at Dallas, 9 p.m.x-Friday, May 27: Dallas at OklahomaCity-Memphis winner, 9 p.m.x-Sunday, May 29: Oklahoma City-Memphis winner at Dallas, 9 p.m.

FIRST ROUND(Best-of-7)

(x-if necessary)EASTERN CONFERENCE

Washington 4, New York Rangers 1Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 3Boston 4, Montreal 3Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 3

WESTERN CONFERENCEVancouver 4, Chicago 3San Jose 4, Los Angeles 2Detroit 4, Phoenix 0Nashville 4, Anaheim 2

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS(Best-of-7)

EASTERN CONFERENCETampa Bay 4, Washington 0

Tampa Bay 4, Washington 2Tampa Bay 3, Washington 2, OTTampa Bay 4, Washington 3Tampa Bay 5, Washington 3

Boston 4, Philadelphia 0Boston 7, Philadelphia 3Boston 3, Philadelphia 2, OTBoston 5, Philadelphia 1Boston 5, Philadelphia 1

WESTERN CONFERENCEVancouver 4, Nashville 2

Vancouver 1, Nashville 0Nashville 2, Vancouver 1, OTVancouver 3, Nashville 2, OTVancouver 4, Nashville 2Nashville 4, Vancouver 3Vancouver 2, Nashville 1

San Jose 4, Detroit 3San Jose 2, Detroit 1, OTSan Jose 2, Detroit 1San Jose 4, Detroit 3, OTDetroit 4, San Jose 3Detroit 4, San Jose 3Detroit 3, San Jose 1Thursday: San Jose 3, Detroit 2

CONFERENCE FINALS(Best-of-7)

EASTERN CONFERENCETampa Bay vs. Boston

Saturday: Tampa Bay at Boston, lateTuesday: Tampa Bay at Boston, 8 p.m.Thursday, May 19: Boston at TampaBay, 8 p.m.Saturday, May 21: Boston at TampaBay, 1:30 p.m.x-Monday, May 23: Tampa Bay atBoston, 8 p.m.x-Wednesday, May 25: Boston at TampaBay, 8 p.m.x-Friday, May 27: Tampa Bay at Boston,8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCEVancouver vs. San Jose

Sunday: San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m.Wednesday: San Jose at Vancouver, 9p.m.Friday, May 20: Vancouver at San Jose,9 p.m.Sunday, May 22: Vancouver at SanJose, 3 p.m.x-Tuesday, May 24: San Jose atVancouver, 9 p.m.x-Thursday, May 26: Vancouver at SanJose, 9 p.m.x-Saturday, May 28: San Jose atVancouver, 8 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

EASTW L PCT GB

Tampa Bay 23 15 .605 —New York 20 16 .556 2Boston 18 20 .474 5Toronto 18 20 .474 5Baltimore 17 20 .459 51⁄2

Central DivisionW L Pct GB

Cleveland 24 13 .649 —Detroit 21 18 .538 4Kansas City 20 18 .526 41⁄2Chicago 16 23 .410 9Minnesota 12 24 .333 111⁄2

West DivisionW L Pct GB

Los Angeles 21 18 .538 —Texas 20 18 .526 1⁄2Oakland 19 19 .500 11⁄2Seattle 16 23 .410 5

___Thursday’s Games

Tampa Bay 7, Cleveland 4Kansas City 11, N.Y. Yankees 5Baltimore 2, Seattle 1, 12 innings

Friday’s GamesBoston 5, N.Y. Yankees 4Detroit 3, Kansas City 1Cleveland 5, Seattle 4Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 0Texas 4, L.A. Angels 1Toronto 2, Minnesota 0Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland 3

Saturday’s GamesSeattle at Cleveland, lateChicago White Sox at Oakland, lateBaltimore at Tampa Bay, lateKansas City at Detroit, lateL.A. Angels at Texas, lateToronto at Minnesota, lateBoston at N.Y. Yankees, late

Sunday’s GamesKansas City (Davies 1-5) at Detroit(Scherzer 6-0), 1:05 p.m.Seattle (Pineda 4-2) at Cleveland(Tomlin 4-1), 1:05 p.m.Baltimore (Arrieta 4-1) at Tampa Bay(Sonnanstine 0-0), 1:40 p.m.Toronto (Morrow 1-2) at Minnesota(Duensing 2-2), 2:10 p.m.L.A. Angels (E.Santana 1-4) at Texas(C.Wilson 4-2), 3:05 p.m.Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 2-3) atOakland (Cahill 6-0), 4:05 p.m.Boston (Lester 4-1) at N.Y. Yankees(F.Garcia 2-2), 8:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUEEAST

W L PCT GBPhiladelphia 25 12 .676 —Florida 22 15 .595 3Atlanta 21 19 .525 51⁄2New York 18 20 .474 71⁄2Washington 18 20 .474 71⁄2

Central DivisionW L Pct GB

St. Louis 22 17 .564 —Cincinnati 21 17 .553 1⁄2Pittsburgh 18 20 .474 31⁄2Chicago 17 20 .459 4Milwaukee 17 21 .447 41⁄2Houston 14 24 .368 71⁄2

West DivisionW L Pct GB

Colorado 20 16 .556 —San Francisco 21 17 .553 —Los Angeles 19 20 .487 21⁄2Arizona 15 22 .405 51⁄2San Diego 15 23 .395 6

___Thursday’s Games

St. Louis 9, Chicago Cubs 1N.Y. Mets 9, Colorado 5San Francisco 3, Arizona 2L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, ppd., rain

Atlanta 6, Washington 5, 10 inningsFriday’s Games

Chicago Cubs 11, San Francisco 4Florida 6, Washington 5, 11 inningsCincinnati 6, St. Louis 5, 10 inningsPhiladelphia 5, Atlanta 4N.Y. Mets 6, Houston 4Milwaukee 5, Pittsburgh 2Colorado 12, San Diego 7L.A. Dodgers 4, Arizona 3

Saturday’s GamesFlorida at Washington, latePhiladelphia at Atlanta, lateSan Diego at Colorado, lateN.Y. Mets at Houston, latePittsburgh at Milwaukee, lateSt. Louis at Cincinnati, lateArizona at L.A. Dodgers, lateSan Francisco at Chicago Cubs, late

Sunday’s GamesSt. Louis (Carpenter 1-2) at Cincinnati(T.Wood 2-3), 1:10 p.m.Florida (Vazquez 2-3) at Washington(Marquis 4-1), 1:35 p.m.Philadelphia (Halladay 5-2) at Atlanta(T.Hudson 4-3), 1:35 p.m.N.Y. Mets (Capuano 2-4) at Houston(An.Rodriguez 0-1), 2:05 p.m.Pittsburgh (Correia 5-3) at Milwaukee(Greinke 1-1), 2:10 p.m.San Francisco (Lincecum 3-3) atChicago Cubs (Zambrano 4-1), 2:20p.m.San Diego (Latos 0-5) at Colorado(Hammel 3-2), 3:10 p.m.Arizona (I.Kennedy 3-1) at L.A. Dodgers(Lilly 3-3), 4:10 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCEW L T Pts GF GA

New York 4 1 3 15 11 3Philadelphia 4 2 2 14 6 4Columbus 3 1 4 13 8 6Houston 3 3 3 12 13 10D.C. 3 4 2 11 12 17New England 2 3 4 10 8 12Toronto FC 2 4 4 10 9 15Chicago 1 3 4 7 10 13Sporting K.C. 1 4 1 4 10 13

WESTERN CONFERENCEW L T Pts GF GA

Los Angeles 4 2 5 17 13 11Real Salt Lake 5 1 0 15 9 2FC Dallas 4 3 2 14 11 10Colorado 4 3 2 14 11 9Seattle 3 3 4 13 12 10Portland 4 3 1 13 11 13Chivas USA 2 3 3 9 8 7Vancouver 1 4 5 8 12 15San Jose 1 4 3 6 7 11NOTE: Three points for victory, onepoint for tie.

___Saturday’s Games

Chicago at Toronto FC, lateColorado at D.C. United, lateVancouver at New England, latePhiladelphia at FC Dallas, lateHouston at Real Salt Lake, lateSporting Kansas City at Los Angeles,lateColumbus at San Jose, latePortland at Seattle FC, late

Sunday’s GamesChivas USA at New York, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 21Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.New York at Houston, 8:30 p.m.Los Angeles at Chivas USA, 10 p.m.Sporting Kansas City at Seattle FC, 10p.m.New England at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.Columbus at Portland, 11 p.m.

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By TIM REYNOLDSAssociated Press

MIAMI — MarioChalmers has been watchingplenty of video, studyingDerrick Rose’s game in aneffort to get ready for theEastern Conference finals.

Suffice to say, no clipsfrom 2008 are in that home-work reel.

No need to further breakdown the ones from that year,though — Chalmers has thempermanently committed tomemory.

Go figure. Chalmers is in aFinal Four, the NBA version,for the first time. And his pri-mary assignment when he’son the floor for the MiamiHeat in this East champi-onship series will be trying toslow down Rose, the ChicagoBulls star, the NBA’s reign-ing MVP — and the playerChalmers made the shot ofhis life against in the 2008NCAA title game.

Game 1 of the series isSunday night in Chicago.

“It’s a lot of differentnow,” Chalmers said. “Twodifferent hypes. He’s the starof his team. We’ve gotDwyane Wade, LeBronJames and Chris Bosh on ourteam. So it’s a lot different.”

Of course it is.After all, the last time they

met in a Final Four — thecollege one — the 2008national championship wason the line.

Rose made one of two foulshots with 10.8 seconds leftin regulation, givingMemphis a 63-60 lead.Chalmers got the ball on theright wing with 5 seconds leftas he curled toward the top ofthe key, stopped after onedribble and took one of thebiggest shots in Kansas’ sto-ried history. His 3-pointerover Rose’s outstretched armswished, the teams went toovertime and the Jayhawksprevailed 75-68.

“Never get tired of talkingabout it,” Chalmers said. “It’sprobably one of the greatestcompliments I’ve had in mylifetime. It’ll be a momentI’ll cherish for the rest of mylife.”

An NBA title would beright up there, too.

And to get one of thosethis season, Miami will likelyhave to ensure that the MVPdoesn’t run wild against themin this series.

The Heat are not expectedto change their starting line-up for the East finals, whichmeans Mike Bibby will be atthe point to open games.

But given how the regularseason went, it’s a safe guessMiami will use Chalmersplenty against Rose over thenext couple weeks.

Rose was on the courtagainst Chalmers for 91:32 inthe teams’ three games, allwon by Chicago. In that time,Rose shot 43 percent fromthe floor, was 1 for 8 from 3-point range, 16 for 17 fromthe foul line and scored 0.71points per minute.

When Rose was on thefloor without Chalmers, atotal of 26:54, he shot 50 per-cent and scored 0.82 pointsper minute.

In short, Chalmers doesn’tstop Rose — who does? —but fared well in an effort toat least bother him at times.

“Rio’s going to have to besmart,” Wade said. “Derrick,he’s able to take any kind ofcontact. Whatever mistakethe defenders make, healways capitalizes on it. SoRio is obviously an aggres-sive defender. But he has tobe smart versus a guy like D-Rose. He won’t be the onlyone guarding him. We’ll haveabout four different guysguarding him at differenttimes.”

Wade will get a turn. Sowill Bibby. James might eventake a shot at Rose here andthere. But when Chalmersplays in this series, he’ll bethe one charged with stayingin front of Chicago’s biggestthreat.

He’s already eager for thatopportunity.

“I’ve had that battle withD-Rose before, severaltimes,” Chalmers said.“They’ll probably rely on mea lot.”

History shows that mightwork out well for Miami.

Tim Reynolds can be reached athttp://www.twitter.com/bytim-reynolds

Chalmers back in a Final Four— the NBA version

MCT photoHeat guard Mario Chalmers, sticking close to Ray Allen inthe Conference Semifinal series with Boston, knows he’llhave his hands full with MVP Derrick Rose in the EasternConference Finals.

Special to the News-SunSEBRING – Webber

International University’sAthletic Department will beholding it’s Second AnnualGolf Outing Saturday, May21, with an 8:30 a.m. shot-gun start at Sun ‘N Lake.

Cost per player is $60 andincludes cart, 18 holes ofgolf, lunch, drinks andprizes.

Among those prizes is$10,000 for a hole in one oneither Deer Run No. 8 orTurtle Run No. 12.

Other fun games include a50/50 drawing, AdidasClosest to the Pin, LongDrive contest, Beat theWebber Golfer and a puttingcontest to win a flat screentelevision.

All proceeds go to benefit

Webber’s AthleticDepartment.

For more information,contact Bill Heath at 528-3775, or email [email protected]; TimDesmarteau at (352) 267-7619, or email [email protected] Steve Rassel at 638-1431,ext. 3114, or email [email protected].

Webber University Golf Outing

May 151862 – The Union Grounds, the new home of the Eckfords,

opens in Brooklyn. The Williamsburg ballpark is the firstbaseball facility to be enclosed entirely by a fence, therebyallowing only paying customers to view the games.

1991 – The Red Sox and White Sox play a contest whichlasts 4 hours and 11 minutes setting a new record for slowestgame ever played in nine innings.

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This summer the South Florida Community College volley-ball program has more camps to offer than ever before.

Listed below you will see opportunities for sand and indoorcamps.

If there is a camp date that you could attend but the agegroup is different than yours please call and special arrange-ments could be made.

Individual private sessions for indoor and sand are avail-able year-round.

Call/Email to schedule today!June 2011

Sand: 13th-16th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 8:30-10:30a.m. (Grades 9-12) $60

Indoor: 13th- 16th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 11:30-1:30p.m. (Grades 5-12) $60

–Attend Both Sand and Indoor camps June 13-16th: $100July 2011

Sand: 11th -14th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 8:30 -10:30a.m. (Grades 9-12) $60

Indoor: 11th-14th (4 days) Monday-Thursday, 11:30-1:30p.m. (Grades 5-12) $60

–Attend Both Sand and Indoor camps July 11-14: $100July 2011

Indoor: 25th-28th (4 days) Monday-ThursdayMorning Session (Grades 5-8) 9:30-11:30 a.m. $60Afternoon Session (Grades 9-12) 2-4:30 p.m. $75Contact Coach Crawford with any questions at kim.craw-

[email protected], cell: 863-835-2377, or Office: 863-784-7037.

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mother is there and the Palmsbecause it is close to ourhome,” Howell said. “I ran itby our Board of Directorsand Coaches and they allloved the idea. I looked upthe Palms on Facebook to seeif they had a page and sent amessage to them.

“Mrs. Hawk, the activitiesdirector from the Palmsresponded and thought it wasa great idea and we have beentalking and planning it for thelast couple of months.”

Three groups of players,coaches and parents visitedRoyal Care of Avon Park,The Palms of Sebring andLake Placid Health CareCenter.

This event was very spe-cial to one of the HighlandsEagles coaches because itwas very near and dear to hisheart.

Willis McGuire, AssistantMighty Might coach for theEagles, took some of hisplayers to Lake Placid HeathCare with his son Scooter.Willis and Scooter visit thisfacility on a regular basis ashis wife has been cared forthere since January 2009.

Mrs. McGuire wasinvolved in a single car acci-dent where she was ejectedfrom the car and sustained asevere head injury.

“When Coach Howellcame to me with this idea, Iwas overcome with emo-tion,” McGuire said. “I toldmy son about it and he was soexcited to have his team-mates be able to come andmeet his Mom.

“The kids really enjoyedgiving out the carnations tothe ladies, they kept comingback and asking for moreflowers so they could giveout more. Some of the resi-dents got very emotionalwhen our boys were handingthem the flowers and wishing

them Happy Mother’s day, itwas very touching for me astheir coach and for the par-ents that attended,” McGuirecontinued. “When Scootertook his teammates into hismom’s room, the boys starteddoing the ‘Eagles chant,’ Sheheard the boys and openedher eyes, it just made me cryand brought tears to many ofour parents.”

Mr. McGuire wanted totake this opportunity to saythank you to the Lake PlacidHealth Care Center for takingsuch good care of his wifeand showing him and his sonsuch love and support sincethe accident.

He would like to give spe-cial thanks to David Smithfor going above and beyondduring their time of need.

“I have never been moreproud to be part of an organi-zation such as HighlandsYouth Football; this organi-zation is supported by goodpeople with good values andcompassion. Now it is time

for us to spread our wingsand fly.” said McGuire.

It’s amazing that some-thing so simple like giving astranger a flower can havesuch an impact on the persongiving it as well as the onereceiving it.

Several of the ladies werevery touched by the gifts andwere happy to see the kids.

The players were askedhow doing this made themfeel:

Colton Williams said “Itreally made me feel good andI liked it when they smiled.”

Cole Howell said “When Igave the first lady her flower,she started to tear up and itreally made me feel warminside. It was really specialfor me because I got to goand see my Granny Boots andgive her a flower and all myteammates got to have a pic-ture with her, she was veryexcited to see us there”.

“The players, parents andcoaches that attended theseretirement communities did a

good thing today; it is greatto be part of an associationthat gives back to their com-munity and I am proud to bepart of it,” said DennisBrubaker, Business Managerfor the Eagles. “I am soproud of our boys and seeingthe tears and smiles todaywere very touching.”

All in all, the day was areal treat for the HighlandsEagles and the retirementcommunities.

It was a great honor andpleasure to pay tribute tothese special ladies thisweekend.

Highlands Youth Footballplans to continue to giveback to the community.

They already have plansfor Father’s Day at some ofthese same communities.

Being able to work withthe youth is one of the mostrewarding experiences, andbeing able to share this expe-rience with our young menwas something that HYFCwill remember always.

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HYF gives back with Mother’s Day visits

Courtesy photoCoach Willis McGuire and members of the Highlands Youth Football and Cheer visit theLake Placid Health Care Center to celebrate Mother’s Day.

carry the team beyondexpectations.

And now they are set totip off against Miami, oneof the more disliked teamsanywhere outside of thesouthern part of Florida.

Brought together ingrand fashion, along withcries of collusion and dis-respect, with even granderexpectations, the Heatstumbled some early in theseason and it seemed likethe project might fall flat.

But as the season hasprogressed, the team seemsto have figured it out,come together and is click-ing on all cylinders.

Granted, beating a beatup, mismatched Celticteam in the ConferenceSemifinals wasn’t quite asimpressive as it seemed.

But then again, it wasthe heat mismatching andbeating up Boston.

The back stories addintrigue to the match-up,which tips off tonight,beginning with the alteredschedule.

The series was actuallysupposed to start Monday,but Oprah Winfrey had theUnited Center booked forthat night and the NBAwas forced to adjust.

Consider that, theNational BasketballAssociation was backeddown by Oprah.

The players union mightwant her on their sidewhen negotiations getgoing before a potentiallock-out this summer.

But I digress.There was the thought

that the Bulls were in themix of the LeBron-a-thonlast summer, there wereeven thoughts that Dwayne

Wade might come back toplay for his hometownteam as well.

But James never reallyconsidered anywhere butMiami, adding to the dis-taste of the whole thingeverywhere but Miami, andit seems Wade’s flirtationwas merely a ruse – which,rumor has it, hasn’t sat toowell with Rose.

Sure, the Bulls won allthree regular season gamesagainst the Heat, thoughnone all that impressivelynor dominant.

But all the pundits seemto be swayed by the over-whelming prowess Jamesand Wade have been show-ing of late and are prettymuch handing the team thekeys to the NBAChampionship Series.

Which is probably agood thing for Chicagofans.

Other than the Jordanregime, when in each ofsix seasons in the 90s, wecould be bold in backingour team, we don’t do realwell as front-runners.

When things seem toogood to be true with ourteams, that’s because theyusually are.

I mean, I see where theBulls have some distinctadvantages heading intothe series, but I realize mybias and the fact that I amseeing things throughRose-colored glasses.

But at least, however itturns out, as a Chicago fan,for the first time in quite awhile, I at least have rea-son to hope.

Dan Hoehne is the SportsEditor of the News-Sun. Hecan be reached [email protected].

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Rose givesreason for hope

Breakfasts and lunchesbeing served in the HighlandsCounty School District for theupcoming week of May 16-21include:

HIGH SCHOOLSMonday

Breakfast — French toaststicks, sausage patty, assort-ed cereal, cheese filled bread-stick, strawberry cup, assort-ed fresh fruit, assorted juice,orange juice slushy, fruit juiceslushy, milk.

Lunch — Manager’s choiceor penne pasta, meat sauce,garlic breadstick, burger,cheeseburger, chicken pattyon bun, Mama Sofia’s cheesepizza, Mama Sofia’s pepperonipizza, ham sub meal, turkeysub meal, dill stack, PeanutButter and Jelly sandwichmeal, chef salad meal, bakedfrench fries, orange glazedcarrots, cheddar cheese stick,tossed salad, applesaucesnacking cake, diced pears,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk.

TuesdayBreakfast — Chicken bis-

cuit, assorted cereal, cheesefilled breadstick, applesauce,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk.

Lunch — Homestyle turkeyroast, dinner roll, burger,cheeseburger, chicken pattyon bun, Mama Sofia’s cheesepizza, Mama Sofia’s cheese-burger pizza, Mama Sofia’spepperoni pizza, ham submeal, turkey sub meal, dillstack, PBJ sandwich meal,chef salad meal, mashed pota-toes, brown gravy, greenbeans, carrots and dip, cocoaclodhoppers, cut fresh fruit,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk.

WednesdayBreakfast — Breakfast

pizza, hash brown patty,assorted cereal, cheese filledbreadstick, apricot cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk.

Lunch — Turkey enchi-ladas, salsa, yellow rice, burg-er, cheeseburger, hot andspicy chicken sandwich,grilled chicken sandwich,Mama Sofia’s cheese pizza,Mama Sofia’s pepperoni pizza,ham sub meal, turkey submeal, dill stack, PBJ sandwichmeal, chef salad meal, bakedbuffalo chips, yellow rice,green peas, black beans,strawberry cup, dried blueber-ries, assorted fresh fruit,assorted juice, orange juiceslushy, fruit juice slushy,milk.

ThursdayBreakfast — Breakfast frit-

tata, hash brown patty, assort-ed cereal, string cheese,strawberry cup, assortedfresh fruit, assorted juice,orange juice slushy, fruit juiceslushy, milk.

Lunch — Turkey and gravy,egg noodles, dinner roll, burg-er, cheeseburger, chickenpatty on bun, Mama Sofia’scheese pizza, Mama Sofia’scheeseburger pizza, ham submeal, turkey sub meal, dillstack, PBJ sandwich meal,chef salad meal, broccoli,potato wedges, Colby Jackcheese stick, salsa, blackbeans, apple crisp, cut freshfruit, assorted fresh fruit,assorted juice, orange juiceslushy, fruit juice slushy, milk.

FridayBreakfast — Sausage bis-

cuit, assorted cereal, string

cheese, strawberry cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk.

Lunch — Chicken tenders,dinner roll, burger, cheese-burger, Mama Sofia’s cheesepizza, Mama Sofia’s pepperonipizza, chicken patty on bun,PBJ sandwich meal, ham submeal, turkey sub meal, dillstack, chef salad meal, bakedfrench fries, carrots and dip,corn, tossed salad, chocolatechip cookie, peach cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk.

ACADEMY SCHOOLSMonday

Lunch — Manager’s choiceor Penne pasta, meat sauce,garlic breadstick, orangeglazed carrots, applesaucesnacking cake, strawberrycup, assorted juice, milk.

TuesdayLunch — Homestyle turkey

roast, dinner roll, mashedpotatoes, green beans, cocoaclodhoppers, assorted juice,assorted fresh fruit, browngravy, milk.

WednesdayLunch — Turkey enchi-

ladas, salsa, yellow rice,baked buffalo chips, blackbeans, dried blueberries,assorted juice, milk.

ThursdayLunch — Turkey and gravy,

egg noodles, dinner roll, broc-coli, apple crisp, cut freshfruit, assorted juice, milk.

FridayLunch — Cheeseburger,

Sun Chips, dill stack, tossedsalad, peach cup, chocolatechip cookie, assorted juice,white milk, strawberry milkchocolate milk.

MIDDLE SCHOOLSMonday

Breakfast — French toaststicks, sausage patty, assort-ed cereal, cheese filled bread-stick, strawberry cup, assort-ed fresh fruit, assorted juice,orange juice slushy, fruit juiceslushy, milk. Breakfast on thePatio: Sausage biscuit, assort-ed juice, milk.

Lunch — Manager’s choiceor Penne pasta, meat sauce,garlic breadstick, burger,cheeseburger, chicken pattyon bun, ham sub meal, turkeysub meal, dill stack, PeanutButter and Jelly sandwichmeal, chef salad meal, orangeglazed carrots, cheddarcheese stick, tossed salad,applesauce snacking cake,diced pears, assorted freshfruit, assorted juice, orangejuice slushy, fruit juice slushy,milk.

Tuesday

Breakfast — Chicken bis-cuit, assorted cereal, cheesefilled breadstick, applesauce,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk. Breakfaston the Patio: Chicken biscuit,assorted juice, milk.

Lunch — Roasted chicken,dinner roll, burger, cheese-burger, chicken patty on bun,ham sub meal, turkey submeal, dill stack, PBJ sandwichmeal, chef salad meal,mashed potatoes, chickengravy, green beans, carrotsand dip, blueberry upsidedown cake, cut fresh fruit,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, milk.

WednesdayBreakfast — Breakfast

pizza, assorted cereal, cheesefilled breadstick, apricot cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk. Breakfaston the Patio: Breakfast pizza,assorted juice, milk.

Lunch — Turkey enchi-ladas, salsa, yellow rice, burg-er, cheeseburger, hot andspicy chicken sandwich,grilled chicken sandwich, hamsub meal, turkey sub meal, dillstack, PBJ sandwich meal,chef salad meal, baked buffalochips, yellow rice, carrots anddip, corn cobbettes, dicedpears, strawberry cup, assort-ed fresh fruit, assorted juice,milk.

ThursdayBreakfast — Breakfast frit-

tata, hash brown patty, assort-ed cereal, cheese filled bread-stick, peach cup, assortedfresh fruit, assorted juice,orange juice slushy, fruit juiceslushy, milk. Breakfast on thePatio: Chicken biscuit, assort-ed juice, milk.

Lunch — Turkey and gravy,egg noodles, dinner roll, burg-er, cheeseburger, chickenpatty on bun, ham sub meal,turkey sub meal, dill stack,PBJ sandwich meal, chefsalad meal, broccoli, potatowedges, Colby Jack cheesestick, salsa, apple crisp, cutfresh fruit, assorted freshfruit, assorted juice, milk.

FridayBreakfast — Sausage bis-

cuit, assorted cereal, stringcheese, strawberry cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, orange juice slushy, fruitjuice slushy, milk. Breakfaston the Patio: Sausage biscuit,assorted juice, milk.

Lunch — Manager’s choice,burger, cheeseburger, hamsub meal, turkey sub meal, dillstack, chef salad plate, PBJsandwich meal, Mama Sofia’scheese pizza, Mama Sofia’spepperoni pizza, carrots anddip, assorted juices, assorted

fresh fruit, milk.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSMonday

Breakfast — Egg andCheese Daybreaker, assortedcereal, cheese filled bread-stick, pear fruit cup, assortedfresh fruit, assorted juice,milk. Breakfast in theClassroom: Cinnamon ToastCrisp, string cheese, pear fruitcup, chocolate milk.

Lunch — Baked chicken,dinner roll, UncrustablePeanut Butter and JellySandwich, turkey chef salad,mashed potatoes, chickengravy, green beans, applecrisp, very berry juice bar,assorted juice, milk.

TuesdayBreakfast — Breakfast bur-

rito, salsa, hash brown patty,assorted cereal, cheese filledbreadstick, strawberry cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, milk. Breakfast in theClassroom: Blueberry/sausage pancake, strawberrycup, chocolate milk, strawber-ry banana yogurt, honey bearcrackers, peach cup, whitemilk.

Lunch — Barbecue pork onbun, Uncrustable PBJ sand-wich, ham chef salad, scal-loped potatoes, baked beans,rosy applesauce, very berryjuice bar, assorted juice, milk.

WednesdayBreakfast — Chicken bis-

cuit, assorted cereal, cheesefilled breadstick, apricot cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, milk. Breakfast in theClassroom: Strawberrybanana yogurt, honey bearcrackers, peach cup, whitemilk, blueberry/sausage pan-cake, strawberry cup, choco-late milk.

Lunch — Beefaroni, garlicbreadstick, Uncrustable PBJsandwich, turkey chef salad,orange glazed carrots, tossedsalad, blueberry upside downcake, fresh apple slices,assorted juice, milk.

ThursdayBreakfast — Breakfast

pizza, assorted cereal, cheesefilled breadstick, peach cup,assorted fresh fruit, assortedjuice, milk. Breakfast in theClassroom: Breakfast frittata,grape juice, white milk,Uncrustable Peanut Butter andHoney, apple juice, chocolatemilk.

Lunch — Cheeseburger,Uncrustable PBJ sandwich,ham chef salad, potato puffs,carrots and dip, fruited Jell-O,very berry juice bar, assortedjuice, milk.

FridayBreakfast — Manager’s

choice, assorted cereal,cheese filled breadstick,

assorted juice, milk. Breakfastin the Classroom: Manager’schoice, white milk, chocolatemilk, strawberry milk.

Lunch — Manager’s choice,PBJ sandwich, chef salad,tossed salad, assorted juice,milk.

KINDERGARTEN LEARNINGCENTERMonday

Lunch — Baked chicken,dinner roll, UncrustablePeanut Butter and Jelly sand-wich, mashed potatoes, chick-en gravy, green beans, applecrisp, milk.

TuesdayLunch — Barbecue pork on

bun, Uncrustable PBJ sand-wich, scalloped potatoes,baked beans, rosy applesauce,milk.

WednesdayLunch — Beefaroni, garlic

breadstick, Uncrustable PBJsandwich, orange glazed car-rots, blueberry upside downcake, fresh apple slices, milk.

ThursdayLunch — Cheeseburger,

Uncrustable PBJ sandwich,potato puffs, carrots and dip,fruited Jell-O, milk.

FridayLunch — Manager’s choice,

Uncrustable PBJ sandwich,milk.


SCHOOL MENUS

By PAUL J. WEBERAssociated Press

SAN ANTONIO — Smile, Texasschoolchildren. You’re on caloriecamera.

That’s the idea behind a $2 mil-lion project being unveiledWednesday in the lunchroom of aSan Antonio elementary school,where high-tech cameras installedin the cafeteria will begin photo-graphing what foods children pileonto their trays — and later capturewhat they don’t finish eating.

Digital imaging analysis of the

snapshots will then calculate howmany calories each student scarfeddown. Local health officials saidthe program, funded by a U.S.Department of Agriculture grant, isthe first of its kind in a U.S. school,and will be so precise that the tech-nology can identify a half-eatenpear left on a lunch tray.

“This is very sophisticated,” saidDr. Roberto Trevino, director of theSan Antonio-based Social & HealthResearch Center, which will over-see the program.

Parents will be required to give

consent for their children to partici-pate, and receive regular reportsshowing what foods their kids arefilling up on at lunch. Trevino saidonly the trays, and not students, willbe photographed.

Here’s how it works: students areassigned lunch trays with a uniquebar code. After the children load uptheir plates down the line —mashed potatoes or green beans?french fries or fruit? — a cameraabove the cashier takes a picture ofeach tray.

When lunch is over and the kids

return their plates to the kitchen,another camera takes a snapshot ofwhat’s left on the tray. Softwarethen analyzes the before and afterphotos to calculate calories con-sumed and, according to Trevino, areport of nutrients in the foods.

Researchers hope parents willchange eating habits at home oncethey see what their kids are choos-ing in schools. The data also will beused to study what foods childrenare likely to choose and how muchof if they’re eating.

Five San Antonio elementary

schools will take part in the pro-gram. Researches selected poor,minority campuses where obesityrates and students at risk for dia-betes are higher.

The grant from the USDA willfund the study for four years.Trevino said the coming school yearwill be very experimental, with pro-grammers fine-tuning the camerasand imaging software to accuratelyidentify what’s a pear and what’s anapple. He expects the “prototype” tobe in place by the second year.

CHALK TALK

In Texas schools, a picture’s worth 1,000 calories under new project


CHALK TALK

Courtesy photoMorgan Olmsted and Makenna Watkins, both fourth-grade students in Janice Polston’sclass at Woodlawn Elementary School, made a perfect score of 6 on the Florida Writestest.

Special to the News-SunAVON PARK —

Registration for SouthFlorida CommunityCollege’s 2011 summer Band fall terms is in progress.

The final day to registerfor summer B term is June16 and classes begin June17. The final day to registerfor fall term is Aug. 21 andclasses begin Aug. 22.Students and prospectivestudents are urged to regis-ter early.

Returning students mayregister and pay for classesthrough the college portal,Panther Central, whichoperates 24 hours a day. Toaccess Panther Central, visitthe college’s website andclick the Panther Centrallink on the right. Then clickthe Student tab to accessregistration, financial aid,and payment options.

The SFCC Office of theRegistrar accepts walk-inregistrations Mondaythrough Thursday, 8:30a.m.-6 p.m., and Fridays,

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Studentscan register in Building Bon the Highlands Campusand at the DeSoto Campus,the Hardee Campus, and theLake Placid Center.

New students can applyfor admission by visitingthe college’s website atw w w. s o u t h f l o r i d a . e d u .Click Apply Now at the topor print and fill out theApplication Form andreturn it to the SFCC Officeof the Registrar at theHighlands Campus or anyother SFCC campus or cen-ter. Following admission tothe college, new studentsmust meet with an academ-ic advisor to register forclasses.

The Summer and Fall2011 Schedule of Classesare available at the SFCCwebsite in searchable andPDF formats.

For more informationabout registration, call 453-6661, 465-5300, 773-2252,or 494-7500.

Summer and fallregistration

continues at SFCC

Perfect scores

Special to the News-SunAVON PARK — South Florida

Community College’s Camp Discoverylaunches June 13, providing children ages 7-16 with fun, educational activities and afront-row seat to various exciting careers.

Camp Discovery meets 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,Monday-Thursday, June 13-July 1 and July11-29, at the SFCC Highlands Campus.Young people enjoy fully supervised games,technology and art-related projects, andrecreation. On Fridays, campers take fieldtrips to local attractions.

Each week focuses on a different career,such as automotive services, drafting, publicservice, culinary arts, nursing, and emer-gency medical services. During the summercamp, students will learn about automotivetechnology by building a pinewood racingcar, explore architecture with Lego blocks,and learn how to decorate a cake. Lawenforcement officers will introduce children

to crime scene investigation (CSI) tech-niques, wildlife conservation, and bicyclesafety. Tours of the college’s simulated nurs-ing laboratories and an ambulance will givestudents a glimpse into how cutting-edgetechnology is enhancing medical care.

Children may enroll in any week of theirchoice or the entire camp, although pre-regis-tration is required. Cost is $100 for Monday-Thursday, and $25 for Friday field trips.Breakfast and lunch are provided each day,but campers may also bring their own meals.Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. each day, whilepick-up time extends to 5:30 p.m. Camp willnot meet the week of July 4.

For information about Camp Discovery,call SFCC's Corporate and CommunityEducation Department at 784-7388 or [email protected]. Registration formsand more information are available online atwww.southflorida.edu/campdiscovery/.

SFCC’s Camp Discoverylaunches in June

News-Sun photo by DANIEL WASHINGTONAir Force Major (retired) James Galloway pins the Silver Valor Award on Tykeria Wiley, aJunior ROTC Cadet Lieutenant and senior at Avon Park High School, during the annualROTC awards program recently. Wiley received the honor for saving a life while not endan-gering her own life.

Silver Valor Award

Courtesy photoHeartland Christian School recently sent 13 students tothe regional ACSI Math Olympics competition inClearwater. Eleven of 13 students in grades thirdthrough eighth placed in various divisions in both com-putation and reasoning testing. Students pictured hereinclude (front row) Stephanie Chang, Brennan Arnold(fifth place), Leishan Marasigian (first place) and MiguelOngsiako (fourth place); (second row) HCS teacher SaraArnold, Paige Kaser (fifth place), Jabex Asuncion (firstplace), Camilla Lim (fourth place) and Allyson Fronda(fifth place); (back row) Jeremy Lim (first place),Graham Arnold, Ansley Selander (second place), PeytonKaser (first place) and Shayne Fassler (third place).

Math Olympians

Courtesy photoMegan Stein and Angie Patino are winners of theHighlands County Farm Bureau Youth Speech Conteston May 6. Shown are (from left) Ann O’Neal, MeganStein, Angie Patino and Donna Howerton.

Speech Contest winners

Special to the News-SunFORT MYERS — The

following local residentsrecently graduated fromFlorida Gulf CoastUniversity:

Avon Park: DesmondAlbritton, bachelor of sci-ence from the College ofHealth Professions.

Lake Placid: TaylorBrewington, bachelor ofarts from the College ofArts and Sciences; CurtMatthews, master of busi-ness administration fromthe College of Business.

Lorida: MatthewMerritt, bachelor of sci-ence in Nursing from theCollege of HealthProfessions.

Sebring: Robert Danielsof Sebring, bachelor ofarts from the College ofEducation; Frank Franze,bachelor of arts from theCollege of ProfessionalStudies; Carl Belcher,bachelor of arts from theCollege of Arts andSciences; Kristin Salinder,bachelor of arts from theCollege of Education;Ashley Falis, bachelor ofscience from the Collegeof Health Professions;Christin Sapp, bachelor ofarts from the College ofEducation; Kayla Dunn,bachelor of science innursing from the Collegeof Health Professions.

Localresidentsgraduate

from FGCU

Special to the News-SunLAKELAND – The fol-

lowing Highlands Countystudents graduated fromthe University of SouthFlorida Polytechnic at itsspring 2011 commence-ment May 9 at TheLakeland Center:

Avon Park: SamanthaBerry, bachelor of science,elementary education;Natalie Massey, bachelorof science, elementaryeducation; RaymondRespress, bachelor of sci-ence, elementary educa-tion.

Sebring: JennaFreeland, bachelor of sci-ence, elementary educa-tion; Christi McGhee,bachelor of science, ele-mentary education; KatieWack, bachelor of science,elementary education.

Localstudentsgraduatefrom USF

Polytechnicin Lakeland

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Special to the News-SunSEBRING — The work of

Loretta Dewitt is currently onexhibit at the HeartlandCultural Alliance Gallery ofFine Art in the SebringAirport.

DeWitt calls herself“somewhat of an art maver-ick.” She doesn’t over-thinkher art, loves toexperience/experiment withdifferent media and considersher creative process a “fastflow.” DeWitt’s talent iswidely recognized.

She has sold paintings,digital and computer art andphotographs all over theworld through www.fin-eartamerica.com.

A five-year Sebring resi-dent, she has also sold worksthrough the HCA Kenilworthgallery, Highlands ArtLeague and currently haspieces at the HCA

Kenilworth gallery andBrewster’s Coffee Shop.

In Lake Wales, DeWittdonates a 45 percent commis-sion on sold art to benefit theRiding with Angels Charity(www.ridingwithangels.org).Permanent displays of her artare located throughoutMaryland (Frostberg StateUniversity), West Virginia,Virginia and Florida (theNorthwest Visual Arts Centerin Panama City).

On Friday, at the artist’sreception, DeWitt will alsodemonstrate her culinary artby baking a cake inspired bythe work on exhibit. Theevent will take place from4:30-6 p.m. at the SebringAirport. The cake cutting willtake place at 5 p.m. Wine andsnacks will be served andthere will be classical guitarby Kenny Summers. Open tothe public. Free.

For more information con-tact Fred Leavitt at 402-8238,e-mail info@heartlandcultur-

alalliance.org or visitwww.heart landculturalal-liance.org.

DeWitt’s art ondisplay at

HCA’s Gallery

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Courtesy photoThe work of Loretta Dewitt is currently on exhibit at theHeartland Cultural Alliance Gallery of Fine Art in theSebring Airport.

Associated PressLOS ANGELES — “Survivor:

Redemption Island” should havebeen subtitled “Survivor: BostonRob Island” because Rob Mariano,the CBS reality competition’s tell-it-like-it-is veteran schemer, has domi-nated the Nicaragua-set 22nd editionwith both his on-camera swaggerand ability to deftly dispatch hisopposition on the way to tonight’sfinale.

“One man should not have thismuch power in this game,” the 35-year-old Mariano said in the latestinstallment while wearing a self-

knowing smirk. “Luckily, I’m not anordinary man.”

It’s not shocking consideringMariano has competed on — andlost — “Survivor” more than anyother player, never winning the $1million prize. He debuted on the“Marquesas” season nine years agoas one of the game’s biggest trashtalkers, but he was dumped after thetribes merged. Marino later earned aspot on “All-Stars,” where healigned with “Australian Outback”alum Amber Brkich.

Mariano made it to the “All-Stars”finale with Brkich, who ultimately

bested him by earning just one morevote. It wasn’t a total loss forMariano. The pair married and nowhave two daughters. One month afterthe birth of his first child, Marianoreturned to “Survivor” to film the“Heroes vs. Villains” edition. Heonly managed to make eighth place.

“Samoa” bad boy Russell Hantzplotted Mariano’s dismissal, pavingthe way for this season’s“Redemption Island” showdown.The much ballyhooed bout betweenthe duo, who were sent to opposingtribes of newbies at the start, neversizzled because members of Hantz’s

tribe threw a challenge and oustedthe double loser for the first time on“Survivor.”

Meanwhile, Mariano became theundisputed leader of his Ometepetribe, persuading his colleagues tovote out their smartest and strongesttribe mates, then forming an impen-etrable alliance that methodicallysent each member of the opposingZapatera tribe packing after theymerged. It was an airtight strategyfor Mariano but inevitable TV forviewers.

“Everyone on that tribe trustedRob,” said Julie Wolfe, the fourth

castaway to be picked off byMariano’s gang. “He had them allconvinced that he was going to takethem to the end, and they reallybelieved that. They truly believedthat. It was a whole different vibethan on our tribe. We didn’t trustRussell at all. They had much, muchmore trust in Rob.”

Since devastating the Zapateratribe, Mariano’s name hasn’t beenwritten down by the remaining con-testants at Tribal Council. In fact, ithasn’t even really been uttered as apossibility, from what viewers havebeen shown.

Is ‘Boston’ Rob cruising to a long-awaited ‘Survivor’ win?

By CAITLIN R. KINGAssociated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Help is on the way.

That’s the messagecelebrities and music starssent to storm victims acrossthe South on Thursdaynight during a star-studdedbenefit concert on CMT.

Hank Williams Jr. kickedoff “Music Builds: TheCMT Disaster ReliefConcert” at the Grand OleOpry House in Nashvillewith a rendition of “I Sawthe Light”, sung with theBlind Boys of Alabama.Little Big Town gave ahaunting performance ofthe Coldplay song “FixYou”, and Lady Antebellumperformed a funky medleythat included Bob Marley’s“Three Little Birds” andtheir own hit, “I Run ToYou”.

President Barack Obamaappeared in a video mes-sage from a manufacturingplant in Indiana to praisevolunteers, first responders

and local, state and federalofficials for their heroicefforts after the deadly tor-nadoes and continuedflooding along theMississippi River. Heencouraged Americans todonate to the Red Cross,calling the U.S. “a nation ofpeople who look out foreach other.”

Nicole Kidman, ShaniaTwain, Carrie Underwood,Courtney Cox, Taylor Swiftand other big-name celebri-ties also appeared in videomessages, urging donationsand telling stories ofdestruction and survival.“American Idol” judgesRandy Jackson, StevenTyler, Jennifer Lopez, andhost Ryan Seacrest sent inwell wishes from the“American Idol” set.

More than 300 peoplewere killed across sevenstates two weeks ago, morethan 200 in Alabama alone,when a record number oftornadoes ripped throughthe region.

Stars urge support inCMT disaster benefit


Places to Worship is a paid advertise-ment in the News-Sun that is publishedFriday and Sunday. To find out moreinformation on how to place a listing inthis directory, call the News-Sun at 385-6155, ext. 502.

APOSTOLIC

■ Greater Faith Apostolic Church, 24Rainer Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852. invitesyou to come worship with us in spirit andtruth at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday,and at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. For informa-tion contact 840-0152. Pastor LarryCarmody.

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, 5 p.m. Wednesday: Worship, 7p.m. Pastor Eugene Haas. Phone 471-0924.■ First Assembly of God, 4301 KenilworthBlvd., Sebring. The Rev. Wilmont McCrary,pastor. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; MorningWorship and KIDS Church, 11 a.m.;Evening Worship, 7 p.m. WednesdayFamily Night, (Adult Bible Study), LIFEYouth 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 9:45 a.m.Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. PrayerTime 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible classes at9:45 a.m. are centered for all ages. Choirpractice at 5 p.m. Sunday. Church phone:452-6556. ■ Bethany Baptist Church (GARBC) Weare located at the corner of SR17 and C-17A (truck route) in Avon Park. Join usSunday morning at 9:00 AM for coffee anddoughnuts, followed with Sunday School forall ages at 9:30. Sunday morning worshipservice begins at 10:30 a.m., and eveningworship 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 Time beginsat 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, 7 p.m.Deaf interpretation available. Ken Lambert,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; Jared Hewitt, youth minister; and

Joy Loomis, music director. Regular Sundayschedule: 8:30 a.m. Orchestra rehearsal; 9a.m. Library open; 9:30 a.m. SundaySchool; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 11 a.m.Children’s Church; 4 p.m. Evening Service.Tuesday schedule: 8-10 a.m., basic com-puter class/Sonshine House; 7-9 p.m. con-versational English and citizenship class-es/Sonshine House. Regular Wednesdayschedule: 5:15 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6p.m. Bible Study and Prayer; 6 p.m. AdultChoir Practice; 6:30 p.m. children’s choirrehearsals; 7 p.m. children’s missiongroups. Call 453-6681 for details. PrimeraMision Bautista, 100 N. Lake Ave., AvonPark, Johnattan Soltero, Pastor. RegularSunday schedule: 10 a.m., Bible Study; 11a.m., Worship Service. Wednesday sched-ule: 7 p.m., Bible study. ■ 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 provid-ed for both services with Children’s Churchat 11 a.m. Life changing Bible Study for allages starts at 9:45 a.m. Associate PastorAllen Altvater leads the youth in their questto become more like Christ. Sunday nightworship at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studyand Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. along withyouth worship in the youth facility, and mis-sions training for all children. Call the churchat 655-1524.■ First Baptist Church of Lake Placid,Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’sHope, 119 E. Royal Palm Street. (2 blockssouth of Interlake Blvd) Lake Placid, FL33852 (863) 465-3721, Email:www.fbclp.com. Pastor Brett Morey, seniorpastor. Sunday services - TraditionalService 9 a.m., Contemporary Service10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30a..m., Senior Sunday Night and SundayEvening Bible study at 6 p.m. WednesdayActivities: Family dinner at 5 p.m. ($4 perperson, reservations required). Adult-LifeSource classes, prayer meeting, YouthIntersections, and Kids K-5-MaxKidzExtreme meet at 6:15 p.m. Men meet at 8a.m. every Tuesday for prayer breakfast andwomen’s prayer breakfast is at 8 a.m. everyWednesday, both at the Family Restaurant.■ 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, seniorpastor; Rev. Joe Delph, minister of youthand activities. Group Bible Studies, 9:15a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.; MisionBuatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; Sunday EveningWorship, 6 p.m. Wednesday night programsat the ROC begin 5:30 p.m., at church begin6:30 p.m. Preschool and Mother’s Day Outfor children age 6 weeks to 5 years old.Becky Gotsch, director. 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 Miller atthe west end of Lake June) “Where the oldfashion gospel is preached.” Sunday Schoolbegins at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship serv-ice at 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service is at6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting andBible Study at 7 p.m. Call the church at 699-0671 for more information.■ 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.; EveningService, 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 at 6p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. TheRev. J.S. Scaggs, pastor. Church phone: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. Ken Geren, interimpastor. 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; Aaron Snider, Youth Pastor.Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.;Morning Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.;Awana kindergarten through fifth grade,5:30 p.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m.Wednesday: Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.;Adult Midweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7p.m. A nursery for under age 3 is available atall services. Provisions for handicapped andhard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385-0752.■ 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; 6 p.m., Life TeenMass. Weekday mass at 8 a.m.Confessions are at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.Religious Education Classes are 9-10:20a.m. Sunday for grades K through 8th.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.www.stcathe.com. Very Rev. JoséGonzález, V.F. Masses – Saturday Vigil, 4p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m.; SpanishMass, noon; Sunday Family Mass, 5 p.m.(Holy Family Youth Center). Daily Masses 8a.m. and noon Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.Saturday. Confession: every Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. or first Friday of the month 7:15-7:45 a.m., or by appointment. Enroll yourstudents today for Catholic School gradesPre-K3 through 5th grade. ■ 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

■ Eastside Christian Church, 101 PeaceAve., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two miles eastof U.S. 27 on County Road 621), 465-7065.Ray Culpepper, senior pastor. Sunday: Bibleclasses, 9 a.m.; Worship Celebration withthe Lord’s Supper each week 10:15 a.m.Thelma Hall, organist; and Pat Hjort, pianist.Wednesday: Praise and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.;“Building God’s Kingdom for Everyone.”“Jesus Christ, the Way, Truth and Life!”“Alive and Worth the Drive!”■ Sebring Christian Church, 4514Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. TodSchwingel, Preacher; Marco Gallardo,Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.;Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday YouthService, 6 p.m; Evening service at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday night meals, 5:30 p.m. followedby classes at 6:30 p.m. Office hours, 9 a.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; Ray Culpepper, Family LifeMinister; Jon Carter, Music Director. BibleSchool 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; BibleStudy, 6 p.m.; Wednesday studies for allages, 6 p.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.morning worship and Sundayschool. Testimonial meetings at4 p.m. each second and fourthWednesday. A free public readingroom/bookstore, located in thechurch, is open before and afterchurch services. The Bible and the ChristianScience textbook, ‘Science and Health withKey tothe Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddyare our only preachers. All are welcome tocome and partake of the comfort, guidance,support 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:Larry Roberts. Sunday Worship Services,10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities areavailable at every service. Bible Study:Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m.Bible centered classes for all ages. Churchphone: 453-4692.■ Sebring Parkway Church of Christ,3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870;385-7443. We would like to extend an invi-tation for you and your family to visit with ushere at Sebring Parkway. Our hours of serv-ice are: Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.; SundayWorship Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday EveningService, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service, 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 at9:45 a.m. for all ages; morning worship at10:45 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 ministries. If youneed 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 serv-ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.Classes for adult children and youth. Call465-6916. Pastor Tim Taylor.

CHURCHES OF CHRIST INCHRISTIAN UNION

■ Community Bible Church - Churchesof Christ in Christian Union, (OrangeBlossom Conference Center) 1400 C-17ANorth (truck route), Avon Park. PresentingJesus Christ as the answer for time andeternity. Sunday morning worship service,10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior Churchactivities at same time for K-6 grade.Sunday School Bible hour (all ages), 9:30a.m. (Transportation available.) Sundayevening praise and worship service, 6 p.m.Wednesday evening prayer service, 7 p.m.Children and youth activities at 7 p.m.Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, pleasecome worship with us. Don Seymour, SeniorPastor. Phone 452-0088.

PLACES TO WORSHIP

What animaluses its tail tomake pools ofwater during thedry seasons, as aweapon, to storefat that it willuse for nourish-ment during win-ter and propelitself throughwater? Here’sanother hint: it isa large semi-

aquatic carnivorous reptile withfour legs and a tail half its bodylength. I’m sure you’ve guessed bynow, but in case you haven’t, I’mtalking about the American alliga-tor.

The alligator is a crocodilian inthe genus alligator. There are twodifferent species; the Americanalligator and the Chinese alligator.The name alligator came from theSpanish word el lagarto, whichmeans “lizard.” These prehistoriclooking reptiles are extremelyadaptable and they have notchanged much since the early daysof the dinosaurs.

In case you haven’t noticed, alli-gators are very active right now. Itis mating season for the beasts andif you are near water you may hearthe “bellowing choruses” that theymake. During the evening hours inspring, male alligators sometimesgather in large numbers for groupcourtship and do what is called“alligator dances.” During thesehot, sunny days, you are likely tosee them basking out in the sun.

These creatures are cold-bloodedand need the sun’s heat to warmthem up.

Once summer arrives, thefemales will build their nests out ofnearby vegetation. Once this plantmatter begins to decompose, it willheat up, serving as an incubator tothe eggs within. The sex of theyoung is determined by the temper-ature. If the temperature is 86degrees or lower, chances are theclutch will be all female. If thetemperature rises above 93degrees, males will result. Babiesemerge from the shells of the eggsby utilizing an egg tooth that ispresent while hatching.

Mom alligators are fierce protec-tors and will keep the offspringwith her for about a year. This isnecessary since adult alligatorspreying on the newborns accountfor about 50 percent of the deathsin the first year. Females can layup to 50 eggs, which will hatch inabout two months. The young areabout six inches long and haveorange-yellow stripes on theirbacks.

Alligators may live to be 50years old. The American speciesare found in the southeasternUnited States from Florida toNorth Carolina and Oklahoma.They prefer freshwater environ-ments such as marshes, swamps,ponds, wetlands, rivers, and lakes.However, they have been known toinhabit brackish water areas suchas the Everglades, which is theonly place on earth where bothalligators and crocodiles live

together. They are huge beasts and can

weigh more than 1,000 pounds andgrow to lengths of 17 feet.Although they appear big and slug-gish, they can move fairly quicklyfor short distances.

Contrary to many beliefs, alliga-tors are timid towards people andwill, under normal circumstances,try to get away as quickly as possi-ble. However, if a mother is pro-tecting her nest or if the wild ani-mal has been habitually fed bypeople, it may become aggressive.Once any wild creature loses itsnatural fear of mankind, usually bybeing fed, it becomes a danger topeople.

Alligators are bone crushingmachines when it comes to attack-ing their prey. The muscles in theirjaws are very powerful and whenthey close or bite down with theirmouth, the pressure is phenomenal.

However, when they go to opentheir big snout, the strength is notthere. That is why an alligator’smouth can be held closed by just acouple of fingers or duct tape.

The food of choice for the crea-ture is fish, but they will munch oninsects, snails, crustaceans, wormsand whatever they can get a holdof. They have about 20 pairs ofinch-long replaceable, conical-shaped teeth on each jaw. Thesechompers allow them to grab, holdand crush their prey. New teeth justbelow the gum line push up toreplace worn and broken teethwhen needed.

Alligators are truly amazingcreatures and very much adaptableto their watery environment. Whenthey prepare to submerse underwater they have “hatches” thatclose — a semitransparent mem-brane or third eyelid covers theeyes, folds of skin close over theears, muscles contract sealing thenostrils shut and the throat closestight, allowing the beast to open itsmouth under water without drown-ing.

You may have heard the term“eyeshine.” Alligators are one ofthe many creatures that can bespotted at night because of thiseffect, which is the eye glowingred when light is shone on them.Alligators have a thin layer of spe-cial reflecting tissue behind eachretina which acts like a mirror toconcentrate all available light dur-ing the darkest periods. This makesthem excellent nocturnal hunters.

These creatures have very keen

eyesight and with their pupils fullydilated, their sharpness of vision iscomparable to an owl. Having theireyes located on the top of theirhead allows them binocular visionand they are good judges of dis-tance. They can pull their soft eyeorbits down into their skulls andpop them back up when danger haspassed.

Alligators are one of the happysuccess stories in the environmen-tal realm. At one time, these pre-historic looking creatures were introuble because of overhunting.Once prohibition of hunting wasimplemented in Florida, theAmerican alligator populationincreased significantly. The crea-ture has moved from the endan-gered list and hunting by permit isonce again allowed. Unfortunately,many species in the crocodylianfamily are not so fortunate such asthe American crocodile and theChinese alligator. Let’s hope thatlaws will be put in effect that willhelp their plight as well.

We are fortunate to live inHighlands County where alligatorsare plentiful. Knowing more aboutthese creatures makes them evenmore interesting to observe. Nexttime you’re out in nature and youspot an alligator, hopefully you’llhave a greater appreciation for justhow amazing these animals reallyare.

Corine Burgess is the Natural ResourcesSpecialist for the Highlands CountyNatural Resources Department assistingthe Highlands Soil & WaterConservation District.

Alligators are the modern-day dinosaur

News From The

WatershedCorine Burgess

Courtesy photoAlligators have eyes located on thetop of their head, which allowsthem binocular vision and makesthem good judges of distance.


EPISCOPAL

■ The Episcopal Church of theRedeemer.Service time is 9:30with Holy Communion. Coffee hourfollowing services. Newcomerswelcome. Call 453-5664 or [email protected] Web site:redeemeravon.com. The church isat 839 Howe’s Way, Avon Park(two miles north of Sun ’N LakeBoulevard, across from WellsDodge.)■ St. Agnes Episcopal Church,3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL33870. Sunday Services: HolyEucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., HolyEucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweekservice on Wednesday at 6 p.m.Sunday School for all ages at 9a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m.until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m.service ends. Wednesday: AdultBible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors arealways welcome. The Rev. JimKurtz, rector. Church office 385-7649, for more information. ■ St. Francis of Assisi EpiscopalChurch, 43 Lake June Road, LakePlacid, FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051. Rev. Elizabeth L. Myers,Rector. Sunday Worship, 8 a.m.,10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdayevening: Holy Communion withHealing Service, 6:15 p.m. Childcare available at the 8 a.m. and10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Comesee what makes us different.

GRACE BRETHREN

■ Grace Brethren Church, 3626Thunderbird Road, (863) 835-0869. Dr. Randall Smith, seniorpastor. Sunday services at 9 a.m.,10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesdayservices at 7 p.m. We offer “KidCity” Children’s Ministry throughoutall services, and there are variosuother classes for teens, marriedcouples, “prime-timers,” and Biblestudies in Spanish. “Kid City” DayCare, Preschool and After-SchoolMonday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Forregistration call: 385-3111). Checkus out on the Web at www.sebring-grace.org.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

■ World Harvest and RestorationMinistries, (non-denominational)2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453-3771. Sunday service: SundaySchool, 10 a.m. and worship, 11a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m.prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor:W.H. Rogers.

LUTHERAN

■ Atonement Lutheran Church(ELCA), 1178 S.E. LakeviewDrive., Sebring. David Thoresen,Deacon, Spiritual Leader, on first,third and fifth Sunday each month,and Rev. Jefferson Cox on the sec-ond and fourth Sunday of eachmonth. Jim Helwig, organist/choirdirector. Worship service at 9:30a.m.; Holy Eucharist is everySunday. Coffee hour on the firstand third Sunday of each month.Council meeting on the firstMonday of month; Ladies GroupWELCA meets at noon secondMonday of month with lunch. Bringa dish to pass. Church VegetableGarden Club meets as needed.Labyrinth Prayer Garden openseven days a week to congretationand community. Like to sing?Come join the choir. Visitors always

welcome. Come grow with us.Phone 385-0797.■ Christ Lutheran Church AvonPark, 1320 County Road 64, 1/2mile east of Avon Park HighSchool. Sunday Divine Worship isat 10 a.m. Holy Communion is cel-ebrated every week with traditionalLutheran Liturgy, hymns and songsof praise. Fellowship time with cof-fee and refreshments follows wor-ship. Come worship and fellowshipwith us. For information call PastorScott McLean at 471-2663 or seechristlutheranavonpark.org.■ Faith Lutheran Church –LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive,Sebring. Church phone: 385-7848,Faith Child Development Center,385-3232. Gary Kindle, Pastor; LeaAnn Curry, Parish Nurse. Worshipservices: 8 a.m. Sunday; Sundayschool for children and adult Bibleclasses is 9:15 a.m.; and Praiseworship service, 10:30 a.m.Sunday. Communion is served thefirst and third and fifth Sunday ofthe month. Sunday worship serviceis broadcast on WITS 1340 AM at 8a.m. each Sunday. Educationalopportunities include weekly adultBible studies. Faith’s Closet ThriftStore (385-2782) is open from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday and 9 a.m. to noonSaturday. All are warmly welcomein the Family of Faith.■ Good Shepherd LutheranChurch (AALC) AmericanAssociation of LutheranChurches, 4348 SchumacherRoad, Sebring, one mile west ofWal-Mart. James Weed, pastor.Worship Service, 9 a.m. Sunday.Bible Study, 11 a.m. Nursery pro-vided. Social activities: Choir,Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385-1163.■ New Life Evangelical LutheranChurch, 3725 Hammock Road, aCongregation of the EvangelicalLutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowshipwith the Wisconsin EvangelicalLutheran Synod (WELS). SundayWorship at 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 9a.m. For more information, callPastor Brian Klebig at 385-2293 orvisit the Web site at www.newlifesebring.com.■ Resurrection Lutheran Church- ELCA, 324 E. Main St., AvonPark. Pastor: Rev. John C.Grodzinski. Early Sunday service,8 a.., Sunday school at 9:10 a.m.and the second service at 10:30a.m. Coffee and fellowship hour fol-low the service. MidweekFragrance Free Wednesday wor-ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Officephone number is 453-6858.■ Trinity Lutheran Church -LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., LakePlacid, FL 33852; 465-5253. TheRev. Richard A. Norris, pastor;Susan C. Norris, Trinity Tots Pre-School director; and Noel Johnson,minister of youth and family life.Worship schedule after Easterthrough December: Worship serv-ice 10 a.m., and Education Hour,8:45 a.m. Worship schedule forJanuary through Easter: Worshipservice, 8:30 and 11 a.m.,Education Hour 9:45 a.m.Traditional Service with HolyCommunion each first and thirdSunday. Non-Traditional Serviceeach second, fourth and fifthSunday. Seasonal mid-week serv-ices Wednesday evenings duringLent and Advent. Call church officefor additional Worship times andspecial holiday services. Otheractivities and groups include:Choirs; Ladies Guild and LWML;Men’s Fellowship Group, SmallGroup Bible Studies as scheduled;Trinity Tots Pre-school, Youth

Group activities (call for meetingtimes and dates). Trinity TotsPreschool (3-4years old): 7:15 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday. License: C14H10020: Visitus online at:www.vchurches.com/trinityluther-anlp.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

■ Bible Fellowship Church, 3750Hammock Road, Sebring, FL33872. Sunday: American SignLanguage: First Worship sermon,songs signed first and secondWorship services. First Worshipservice, 9 a.m.; Second Worshipservice, 10:45 a.m. Nursery (up to2 years old) and Sunday schoolclasses both hours. BFC Youth, 6p.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.Wednesday: Children, ages 4years to fifth grade, 6 p.m.; Youth,6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer time, 6:15 p.m.Todd Patterson, pastor; AndyMcQuaid, associate pastor. Website www.bfcsebring.com. Churchoffice 385-1024.■ Calvary Church, 1825Hammock Road, Sebring, FL33872; 386-4900. An independentcommunity church. Sunday morn-ing worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study,11:15 a.m.; Sunday evening wor-ship, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck.A small friendly church waiting foryour visit. ■ Christian Training MinistriesInc., on Sebring Parkway. Enter offCounty Road 17 on SimpsonAvenue. Sunday service is at 10a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. A nursery and children’schurch are provided. The church ispart of Christian InternationalMinistries Network, a full gospel,non-denominational ministry. LindaM. Downing, minister: Phone, 314-0482, [email protected] L. Downing, associate min-ister: Phone, 385-8171, [email protected]. Web site iswww.christiantrainingministries.net■ Grace Bible Church, 4541Thunderbird Road, (second churchon left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone,382-1085. Andrew Katsanis, seniorpastor. Saturday Worship, 6:30p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m.Tuesday 6 p.m. Grace BibleAcademy Adult Investigating Truth;first and third Tuesday, PrayerGathering, 7:15 p.m.; Wednesday,Children’s & Youth Programs, 6p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.,College Ministry.www.GBCconnected.org■ Highlands Community Church,a casual contemporary church,meets at 3005 New Life Way.Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10a.m. Nursery and Kid’s Worldclasses. Small groups meetthroughout the week. Churchphone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A.Linhart. ■ Union Congregational Church,106 N. Butler Ave., Avon Park, FL33825. Sunday worship servicesare at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. inthe Millennium Church. Sundayschool for all ages is at 9:15 a.m.We also offer a Saturday service at6 p.m. with Pastor Tiger Gullett inthe Millennium Church.Nursery/child care is available forall services. Senior Pastor is BillBreylinger. Office: 453-3345. Webpage at www.weareunion.org. Allteachings are taken from theManufacturer’s Handbook - TheHoly Bible. Come join us.■ Unity Life Enrichment Centre,new location, 10417 OrangeBlossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL33875; 471-1122; e-mail

[email protected]. Web site,www.unityofsebring.org. 10:30 a.m.Sunday Celebration Service,Nursery and Children’s Church.Weekly Classes, ChristianBookstore and Cafe, PrayerMinistry, Life Enrichment Groups.Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, seniorminister transforming lives fromordinary to extraordinary. ■ The Way Church, 1005 N.Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Sundayschool and worship service at 9a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth activi-ties, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. TheWay is a church family who gathersfor contemporary worship, teachingof God’s Word, prayer and fellow-ship. Come early and stay after forfellowship time. Child care and chil-dren’s church are provided.Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. TheWay – A place for you. OfficePhone:471-6140, Church CellPhone:381-6190. Email: [email protected]. Web site:www.TheWayChurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN

■ Covenant Presbyterian Church(PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd.,Sebring, 33872-2113. ACongregation of the PresbyterianChurch in America. Worship servic-es: Sunday morning worship, infor-mal, 8 a.m.; regular, 10:30 a.m.Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sundayevening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdayevening Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.;Youth Group and Kids Quest, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice, 7:15 p.m.Phone: 385-3234; Fax: 385-2759;e-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W.Darrell Arnold, pastor. Office hours:8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday throughThursday.■ First Presbyterian ChurchARP, 215 E. Circle St., (twoentrances on LaGrande), AvonPark, FL 33825. Phone: 453-3242.The Rev. Robert Johnson is thepastor. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.;Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.;Wednesday Bible study, 10:30a.m.; Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. thirdWednesday; choir practice, 6:30p.m. each Wednesday; Mary Circlebusiness meeting, 1 p.m. secondWednesday; Sarah Circle businessmeeting, 4 p.m. second Thursday;Women’s Ministries CombinedBible study, 4 p.m. third Thursday.Be a part of a warm, caring churchfamily with traditional services, fol-lowing biblical truth.■ First Presbyterian Church,ARP, 319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring,FL 33870. 385-0107. SundaySchool, adult and college age, 9:30a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.;Tuesday: Youth Group (ages 11-18), 4-7 p.m. Wednesday: AdultBible Study, 10:30 a.m.; choirrehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Nursery avail-able for Sunday worship. Call thechurch office for more informationand other classes. Rev. Darrell A.Peer, pastor. Gail Sparks, directorof youth ministry.■ First Presbyterian Church,ARP, www.fpclp.com, 118 N. OakAve., Lake Placid, 465-2742. TheRev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor;the Rev. Drew Severance, associ-ate pastor. Sunday morning tradi-tional worship is at 8:15, 9:30 and11 a.m. in the sanctuary. A varietyof Sunday school classes for adultsand children are at 9:45 and 11a.m. in the educational building.Call the church office for moreinformation about the classesoffered. Nursery is provided forbabies and toddlers; while youngchildren up to second grade have a

special Children’s Church offeredduring the worship service to helpthem grow in their spiritual knowl-edge.■ Spring Lake PresbyterianChurch (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,September through June. Board ofDeacon’s meet at 5:30 p.m. firstMonday of the month. Choirrehearses at 7 p.m. eachWednesday, September throughApril. Presbyterian Women meet at10 a.m. the third Thursday of themonth. Organist: Richard Wedig.Choir Director: Suzan Wedig.Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail,[email protected],Web site, http://slpc.embarqspace.com.

SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST

■ Avon Park Seventh-dayAdventist Church, 1410 WestAvon Blvd., Avon Park. Phone:453-6641 or e-mail: [email protected], SabbathSchool, 9:30 a.m Saturday. ChurchService 10:45 a.m. Saturday.Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m.Community Service hours onTuesday and Thursday is from 9:00a.m. till 2 p.m. A sale takes placethe first Sunday of each month.Senior Pastor Paul Boling; andAssociate Pastor KameronDeVasher. Walker MemorialAcademy Christian School offeringeducation for kindergarten through12th grades. ALL ARE WELCOME.Website is www.discoverjesus.org■ Sebring Seventh-DayAdventist Church, 2106 N. StateRoad 17, Sebring; 385-2438.Worship Services: 9:15 a.m.Worship hour, 11 a.m. Prayer meet-ing, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m.Community service: every Monday9-11 a.m. Health Seminar with Dr.Seralde, every Friday, 10:00 a.m.Pastor Amado Luzbet.

THE CHURCH OFLATTER DAY SAINTS

■ The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints, 3235 GrandPrix Dr., Sebring, Fl 33872; (863)382-9092 Steve Austin, Bishop;Mark Swift, 1st Counselor; DelMurphy, 2nd Counselor. FamilyHistory Center (863) 382-1822.Sunday Services: SacramentMeeting, 10-11:10 a.m.; GospelDoctrine, 11:20 a.m. to noon;Priesthood/Relief Society, 12:10-1p.m.; Primary for children, 11:15a.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 Boysand Girls, second and fourthWednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m.

THE SALVATIONARMY

■ The Salvation Army – Centerfor Worship. Sunday: SundaySchool, 9:45 a.m.; Holiness meet-ing, 11 a.m.; and Praise meetingand lunch, noon. Tuesday: Biblestudy, 6:30 p.m.; and Women’sMinistries, 7 p.m. Wednesday:Youth Ministries, 4 p.m. All meet-ings are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave.,Sebring. For more information, visitthe Web site www.salvationarmy-sebring.com or call Major Bruce

Stefanik 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 Service at 8:10and 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary,Contemporary Worship in the FLCat 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30and 10:30 a.m. Methodist YouthFellowship at 5:30 p.m. Sundayswith Rick Heilig, youth director.The 10:55 a.m. Sunday worshipservice is broadcast over WITS1340 on AM dial. There is a nurseryavailable at all services.■ First United Methodist Church,200 South Lake Avenue, AvonPark, FL 33825. (863) 453-3759, R.James Weiss, Pastor, SundaySchool - 9 a.m., Worship - 10:30a.m. Bible study third Tuesday ofevery month at 6 p.m. PrayerShawl Ministry on the second andfourth Friday of the month at 2 p.m.for women who love God and cro-cheting. Visit us at our church Website: www.fumcap.org.■ Memorial United MethodistChurch, 500 Kent Ave., (overlook-ing Lake Clay) Lake Placid, FL,33852. The Rev. Fred Ball. pastor.Claude H.L. Burnett, pastoralassistant. Sunday schedule:Heritage Worship Service, 8:30a.m.; Sunday School for all ages,9:30 a.m.; Celebration WorshipService at 10:45 a.m.; New Songworship service at 10:45 a.m.Loving nursery care provided everySunday morning. Youth Fellowship,5 p.m. Bible Fellowship Class, 6p.m. (October-May only). We offerChrist-centered Sunday schoolclasses, youth programs, Biblestudies, book studies and Christianfellowship. We are a congregationthat want to know Christ and makeHim known. Call the church officeat 465-2422 or check out ourchurch Web site at www.memori-alumc.com.■ St. John United MethodistChurch, 3214 Grand Prix Drive,Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev.Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor.Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; SundayMorning Worship, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.and 11 a.m. Nursery provided for allservices. Phone 382-1736.www.stjohnsebring.org■ Spring Lake United MethodistChurch, 8170 Cozumel Lane,(Hwy 98) Sebring. The Rev. ClydeWeaver Jr., Pastor. Worship serv-ice starts at 9:55 a.m. Bible Studymeets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday.Choir Practice at 4:00 p.m. onThursday. Church office phone:655-0040.

UNITED CHURCHOF CHRIST

■ Emmanuel United Church ofChrist, where God is still speak-ing. 3115 Hope Street, Sebring, FL33875 (1.8 miles west of U.S. 27and Hammock Road). Sunday wor-ship, 9:30 a.m.; Communion withworship first Sunday of month;Chapel Communion, 8:45 a.m. allother Sundays. All are welcome toreceive the sacrament. For moreinformation, call the church office at471-1999 or e-mail [email protected] or check the Web sitesebringemmanuelucc.com. Nomatter who you are or where youare on life’s journey, you’re wel-come here.

PLACES TO WORSHIP

Special to the News-SunSEBRING — Kenilworth

Care & Rehabilitation Centerparticipated in a coordinatedprayer event on Thursday,May 5, joining millions ofother Americans to recognizewhat has been designated asthe National Day of Prayer.

Kenilworth is one of 72nursing communities inseven states operated byLouisville, Ky.-basedSignature HealthCare. OnMay 5, each building held aprayer, some releasingbiodegradable balloons orcarrying out other symbolicacts. An event at Signature’sLouisville headquarters wastransmitted via live webcast.

“It’s a big honor for me tolead a company with a focuson interfaith spirituality,”said Signature President andCEO E. Joseph Steier, III.“We never want to push anykind of religion on ouremployees. We just want togive them time for them-selves, to worship as theybelieve and have time for

reflection.” For Signature, the event

highlighted a key part of thecompany’s mission, whichembraces spirituality in allforms, faiths, cultures andtraditions. The synchronizedevent was carried out underthe theme of ‘Endless Hope,’in an effort to remind partici-pants of the challenges theyface and bind them togetheras a group. Residents werealso welcomed to participate.

“Perhaps most precious toour people is the collectivepower of prayer,” saidDianne Timmering, vicepresident of Spirituality for

Signature. “It is most simplylove, one to another, in thetrenches of life when broken-ness needs the hope of some-one else, where faith is sewninto the distresses of others,where the bounty of prayerbegins the healing of one, forthe healing of us all.”

A week prior to the event,the White House releasedPresident Barack Obama’sPresidential Proclamationmarking the 60th annualobservance of the NationalDay of Prayer. In the procla-mation, the President says,“Throughout our history,Americans have turned toprayer for strength, inspira-tion, and solidarity. Prayerhas played an important rolein the American story and inshaping our Nation’s lead-ers.”

For more about theNational Day of Prayer, visitwww.nationaldayofprayer.org. For a list of prayers fromvarious faiths, traditions andcultures across the world,visit www.worldprayers.org.

Kenilworth Care & Rehabcelebrates National Day of Prayer

‘Perhaps the mostprecious power toour people is the

collective power ofprayer.’

DIANNE TIMMERINGVP of spirituality for

Signature HealthCare

Photo courtesy of Moutain TopThe Sebring Boys and Girls Club had a Mother’s Day Fashion Show recently. Several ofthe members are shown here with their mothers.

Mother’s Day fashion show

By ULA ILNYTZKYAssociated Press

NEW YORK — The New York PublicLibrary is encouraging bookworms to passaround 25,000 free copies of a new paper-back it will distribute in subway stations, onpark benches and in other public places.

The book celebrates the library’s vast col-lection — and patrons — by featuring adiverse group of celebrities, includingStephen Colbert, the Harlem Globetrottersand Yoko Ono, posing with or discussing

their favorite library treasure. Its distribu-tion is part of the library’s centennial cele-bration.

Starting May 19, the limited-editionpaperback, “Know The Past, Find TheFuture,” will be dropped off at park bench-es and in five subway stations: GrandCentral, Times Square, Columbus Circle,Bryant Park and Union Square. Copies willalso be distributed in front of the landmarkFifth Avenue library building and all itsbranches, as well as in some bookstores.

NY library: Return this book to a park bench


By MARIA CHENGAP Medical Writer

LONDON — Smallpox,one of the world’s deadliestdiseases, eradicated threedecades ago, is kept aliveunder tight security today injust two places — the UnitedStates and Russia.

Many other countries saythe world would be safer ifthose stockpiles of the viruswere destroyed.

Now for the fifth time, at aWorld Health Organizationmeeting next week, they willpush again for the virus’destruction. And again itseems likely their efforts willbe futile.

U.S. and Russian govern-ment officials say it is essen-tial they keep some smallpoxalive in case a future biologi-cal threat demands more testswith the virus. They also saythe virus samples are stillneeded to develop experi-mental vaccines and drugs.

It was in 1996 that WHO’smember countries firstagreed smallpox should bedestroyed. But they haverepeatedly delayed a demandfor destruction so that scien-tists could develop safersmallpox vaccines and drugs.That’s now been done: Thereare two vaccines, a third inthe works, and there aredrugs for treating it, but notcuring it.

Yet even if most of WHO’smember countries vote to seta new date for destruction,the agency doesn’t have thepower to enforce the deci-sion.

The scientific communityremains divided over whetherthe smallpox samples shouldbe destroyed. The respectedjournal Nature editorialized

against it earlier this year,arguing that scientists needthe ability to do furtherresearch, and perhaps devel-op new vaccines and treat-ments in an era of possiblebiological attack. However,one of the most prominentfigures in wiping out thedeadly, disfiguring disease isin favor of destroying allremnants of it.

“It would be an excellentidea to destroy the smallpoxviruses,” said Dr. Donald A.Henderson, who led WHO’seradication effort in the1970s. “This is an organismto be greatly feared.”

He says possession ofsmallpox by those not author-ized to have it should bemade a crime against human-ity and that internationalauthorities should prosecuteany country found with it.

A report by independentresearchers commissioned byWHO last year concludedthere was no compelling sci-entific reason to hang ontothe viruses.

Yet other scientists con-tend the stockpiles could stillprovide valuable informationin the future.

Smallpox is one of themost lethal diseases in histo-ry. For centuries, it killedabout one-third of the peopleit infected, including QueenMary II of England, and leftmost survivors with deepscars on their faces from thehideous pus-filled lesions.The last known case was inBritain in 1978 when a uni-versity photographer whoworked above a lab handlingsmallpox died after beingaccidentally exposed to itfrom the building’s air ductsystem.

Smallpox vaccines aremade from vaccinia, a milderrelated virus. “We have manyways of looking at smallpox,including gene mapping, thatmeans we don’t need theactual (smallpox) virus,” saidHenderson, who is now withthe Center for Biosecurity atthe University of PittsburghMedical Center.

American and Russianofficials disagree.

Dr. Nils Daulaire, directorof the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services’Office of Global Affairs, saidthe U.S. will again ask WHOto postpone a decision callingfor the stockpile’s destruc-tion. He said U.S. scientistsneed more time to finishresearch into how well newvaccines and drugs workagainst the virus. But heacknowledged U.S. officialsalso want their own supply incase terrorists unleash small-pox as a biological weaponand additional study is need-ed.

A scientist at the Russianlaboratory where smallpox iskept, who spoke anonymous-ly because he was not author-ized to speak to the press,said the virus should be keptin case similar ones pop up inthe future and more studiesare needed.

Meanwhile, officials fromdeveloping countries are anx-ious to close the last chapteron the disease.

“There is a consensus todestroy the viruses, so howcome we’re in this situationwhere we’re pandering to theU.S. and Russia?” asked LimLi Ching, a biosafety expertat Third World Network, agroup that lobbies on behalfof developing countries.

HEALTH

Experts debate destroying laststocks of smallpox viruses

The Community Calendar pro-vides a brief listing of localclubs and organizations whomeet on a regular basis. It isthe responsibility of the groupto update the News-Sun onany changes in this listing bycalling 385-6155, ext. 516;send any changes by e-mail [email protected]; or mailthem to News-Sun CommunityCalendar, 2227 U.S. 27 South,Sebring, FL 33870.

SUNDAY■ American Legion Post 25Lake Placid has lounge hoursfrom 1-9 p.m. Live music isfrom 5-8 p.m. For details, call465-7940.■ American Legion Post 74open 1-8 p.m. Happy Hour 4-6p.m. Members and guestsonly. Post is at 528 N. PineSt., Sebring. Call 471-1448.■ Heartland InterfaithAlliance meets 1:30 p.m., firstFriday, St. Frances of AssisiEpiscopal Church, 43 LakeJune Road, Lake Placid. Fordetails, call 465-0051.■ Lake Placid Elks Lodge2661 lounge is open from 1-7p.m. Card games start at 1:30p.m. The lodge is open tomembers and their guests. Fordetails, call 465-2661.■ Lake Placid Moose haskaraoke in the pavilion.Horseshoes played at 9:30a.m. Food available at 4 p.m.Open to members and quali-fied guests only.■ Loyal Order of Moose,Highlands County Lodge No.2494, 1318 W Bell St., AvonPark. Cards start at 4 p.m.Music outside Tiki Hut at 3p.m. Lodge phone number452-0579.■ Overeaters Anonymous,meets from 4-5 p.m. in secondfloor conference room No. 3 atFlorida Hospital HeartlandMedical Center, 4200 Sun ‘NLake Blvd., Sebring. Fordetails, call 382-7731. Nodues, fees or weigh-ins. Fordetails on the organization, goto www.oa.org.■ Ridge - Area MissionarySoldiers Avon ParkPathfinder Club meets from 9a.m. to noon every first andthird Sunday at 58 E. Sixth St.,Avon Park. For details, call471-2143.■ Sebring Eagles Club 4240serves lunch at 2 p.m. at theclub, 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring.For details, call 655-4007.■ Sebring Moose Lodge2259 offers NASCAR racing inthe pavilion at 1:30 p.m. Baropen and kitchen open from 2-5 p.m. Lodge is at 11675 U.S.98, Sebring. For details, call655-3920.■ Society for CreativeAnachronism (LocalChapter: Shire of Stagridge)meets at 2 p.m. first and thirdSunday at Brewster’s CoffeeHouse on U.S. 27 in Sebring.For details, call 214-5522.■ Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 3880 serves hamburgersfrom 4-5:30 p.m. and playspoker at 5:30 p.m. at the post,1224 County Road 621 East,Lake Placid. For details, call699-5444.■ Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 4300 Karaoke is from 5-8p.m. at the post, 2011 SELakeview Drive, Sebring. Fordetails, call 385-8902.

MONDAY■ Al-Anon – LET IT BEGINWITH ME family group meets

at 10:30 a.m. every Monday atthe Heartland Christian Churchon Alt. 27 in Sebring. Thechurch is behind SouthgateShopping Center where Publixis.For more information call 385-5714.■ Alcoholics Anonymousmeeting, 8-9 p.m. at EpiscopalChurch, Lakeshore Drive,Sebring. For more details, call385-8807.■ Alcoholics AnonymousOne Day At A Time groupmeets for a closed discussionat 9:30 a.m. Monday andFriday at CovenantPresbyterian Church, 4500Sun ‘N Lakes Blvd., Sebring.For details, call 314-0891.■ Alcoholics Anonymousmeeting, 6:30 p.m. atRosewood Center, 517 U.S.27 South, Lake Placid. ■ Alanon meets at 8 p.m. atSt. Agnes Episcopal Church,3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring.For details, call 202-0647.■American Legion PlacidPost 25 Lake Placid has shuf-fleboard at 1 p.m. Loungehours are 12-9 p.m. Fordetails, call 465-7940.■ American Legion Post 74open noon to 8 p.m. Happyhour from 4-6 p.m. Call 471-1448.■ AmVets Post 21 plays dartsat 7:30 p.m. for members andguests. For details, call 385-0234.■ Avon Park LakesAssociation has shuffleboardat 1 p.m. and bingo at 7 p.m.The clubhouse is at 2714Nautilus Drive in Avon Park.■ Bridge Club of Sebring(American Contract BridgeClub) plays duplicate games at12:30 p.m. at 347 FernleafAve., Sebring. For details, call385-8118.■ Corvette Cruisers meets at6:30 p.m. first and thirdMonday at the Dairy Queen infront of The Home Depot,Sebring. For details, call EdRobson at 655-2092.■ Florida Association Homeand Community Educationmeets from 9-11 a.m. weeklyon Mondays at The Agri-Center. The group of sewersand crafters make items forresidents of adult congregateliving facilities. Call PennyBucher at 385-0949.■ Garden Club of Sebringmeets noon, Sebring CivicCenter. Call 385-2044 or 382-2063 for details.■ Grand Prix Cloggers EZIntermediate and IntermediateClogging class are held at 9a.m. every Monday atReflections on Silver Lake,Avon Park. Call Julie for fur-ther information at 386-0434.■ Harmony HoedownersSquare Dance Club meetsfrom 7:30-9:30 p.m. the firstand third Monday at SebringCivic Center from Decemberthrough April. There will bealternating mainstream andplus dancing with rounds.Casual dress or square danceattire is acceptable. For moreinformation, call Sam Dunn at382-6792 or e-mail him [email protected].■ Heartland Horses &Handicapped Inc. is offeringpony rides every Monday andWednesday from 4:30-6:30p.m., weather permitting. $5donation per child. Call 452-0006 for more information. Allproceeds raised support ourfree equine assisted riding pro-

gram for adults and childrenwith special needs, whichresumes in September.■ Heartland Pops rehearsesat 7 p.m. Mondays at AvonPark High School Band Room,700 E. Main St., under thedirection of Anthony Jones.Musicians of all ages are wel-come. For information, call314-8877.■ Highlands CountyAmateur Radio Club meets at7:30 p.m. third Monday in con-ference room 3 at theHighlands County Agri-CivicCenter, Sebring. For details,call Don Roberts at 402-0554or Darrell Koranda at 471-0226.■ Highlands County ConcertBand rehearses 7-9 p.m.every Monday at Sebring HighSchool band room. All musi-cians are welcome. VicAnderson, musical director.Call Bill Varner at 386-0855.■ Highlands County SewingGroup meets from 1-3 p.m. atthe Highlands County Agri-Civic Center in the 4-H labora-tory, Sebring. For details, call402-6540.■ Highlands Delta Choralerehearses 7 p.m., SebringChurch of the Brethren, 700 S.Pine St., Sebring (Septemberthrough May). No auditions arerequired to join and all agesare welcome. For details or tobook a concert, call CherylCometta at 699-2663.■ Highlands Sertoma Clubmeets noon, Takis FamilyRestaurant, Sebring.■ La Leche League, breast-feeding support for Highlandsand southern Polk counties,meets at 7 p.m. every thirdMonday at the Florida HospitalHeartland conference rooms.Pregnant and nursing mothersand their babies are welcome.For more information, call 655-6617 or 638-3954.■ Lake Placid AmericanLegion Post 25 meets 8 p.m.,Legion Hall.■ Lake Placid Art League willhave classes in Drawing andPainting, conducted by AnneWatson, from from 9:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. at the CulturalCenter, 127 Dal Hall Blvd.From 1-4 p.m., Mary Gebhartwill teach Fabric Painting atthe center. For information callDan Daszek at 465-7730. ■ Lake Placid Elks 2661opens its lounge at 1 p.m. atthe lodge. Ladies crafts at 2p.m. Sign up for darts is at6:30 p.m.Music from 5-8 p.m.It is open to members andtheir guests. For details, call465-2661.■ Lake Placid Library hasstorytime at 10 a.m. for ages3-5 except during holidays.■ Lake Placid Moose playscards at 2 p.m. Open to mem-bers and qualified guests only.Lodge closes at 6 p.m.■ Let It Begin With MeAlanon Group meets from10:30 a.m. to noon everyMonday at Heartland ChristianChurch, 2705 Alt. 27 South,Sebring. For details aboutAlanon, a self-help group forfamilies and friends of alco-holics, call 385-5714.■ Loyal Order of Moose,Highlands County Lodge No.2494, 1318 W Bell St., AvonPark. Meetings held first andthird Mondays at 8 p.m. Lodgephone number 452-0579.■ Narcotics AnonymousNever Alone Candlelightmeets at 8 p.m. at 133 N.

Butler Ave. in Avon Park, nearthe First CongregationalChurch. For information callHeartland area helpline (863)683-0630. More informationon other meetings and eventsat www.naflheartland.org.■ National Association forthe Advancement of ColoredPeople, Highlands CountyBranch meets 7 p.m. thirdMonday for a general meetingat Sebring Chamber ofCommerce, 227 U.S. 27 North,Sebring. For information, callAll Hinson at 399-2243, Rev.Robert Walker at 414-6474 orDavette Thompson at (312)543-5983..■ National Association ofRetired Veteran RailwayEmployees (NARVRE) meetsat 11:30 a.m. third Mondayfrom October through May atHomer’s Smorgasbord inSebring. All current and retiredrailroad employees and theirspouses are invited to attend.For more details, call Jerry at441-4418.■ Rotary Club of HighlandsCounty meets at 6:15 p.m. atBeef ‘O Brady’s, Sebring.■ Sebring Bridge Club hasBridge, ACBL Duplicate at theclubhouse, 347 N. Fernleaf,Sebring at 12:30 Mondays. Fordetails or info on lessons, call385-8118.■ Sebring Eagles Club 4240has pizza and darts at 7:30p.m. at the club, 12921 U.S.98, Sebring. For details, call655-4007.■ Sebring Elks Lodge 1529has the lounge open from 12-7p.m. Smoke-free environment.For more details, call 471-3557.■ Sebring Historical Societyopen 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Friday. Located inback side of Sebring PublicLibrary building on LakeJackson. For information, call471-2522.■ Sebring Optimist Clubmeets at 6:15 p.m. first andthird Mondays at Jim’s house.For details, call Jim Harrison at381-9767 or Gabriel Read at453-2859.■ Sebring Moose Club 2259serves beef franks and Italiansausages from 1 p.m. to clos-

ing at 11675 U.S. 98, Sebring.Women of the Moose meets at7 p.m. third Monday for a busi-ness meeting, snacks and triv-ia pursuit. For details, call 655-3920.■ Sebring Women of theMoose has a business meet-ing at 7 p.m. at the lodge,11675 U.S. 98, Sebring. Fordetails, call 382-8782.■ Take Off Pounds SensiblyFL 632, Sebring meets at3:30 p.m. at the fellowship hallat the First Baptist Church ofLake Josephine, Sebring. Fordetails, call Judy O’Boyle at260-0831.■ Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 3880 euchre, 6:30 p.m.,1224 County Road 621 East,Lake Placid. For more details,call 699-5444.■ Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 4300 meets 7 p.m. thirdMonday, 2011 SE LakeviewDrive, Sebring.

TUESDAY■ Al-Anon Family Groupsmeet for discussion andTwelve Step study at noon,Union Congregational Church,105 N. Forest Ave., Avon Park.Parking available south of oldchurch.■ All Sebring Model Railroad

Club meets the third Tuesdayof each month at 7:30 p.m. atChurch of Christ, 3800 SebringParkway, unless otherwisedirected. Members build andrun an “HO” Guage model rail-road layout. Rail-buffs interest-ed in other model railroadgauges are welcomed. Forinformation, or updates onmeeting locations, call GeneArcher, 452-0334, or CurtisPetersen, 382-6967.■ American Legion PlacidPost 25 Lake Placid has shuf-fleboard and euchre, both at 1p.m. Lounge hours are 11 a.m.to 9 p.m. For details, call 465-7940.■ American Legion Post 74open noon to 8 p.m. Hot dogsserved. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.Call 471-1448.■ Avon Park Boy ScoutTroop 156 meets from 7-8:30p.m. in the Scout Lodge, 202Robert Britt St., Avon Park.Boys ages 11-17 are eligible tojoin. For details, call 452-2385.■ Avon Park Library has sto-rytime at 10 a.m. for ages 3-5except during holidays.■ Avon Park Lions Clubmeets 6:45 p.m., in the LionsClub, 1218 W. Bell St.


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■ Brown Bag Book Bunchbook reader’s group meets atnoon on the third Tuesday ofthe month at EmmanuelUnited Church of Christ, 3115Hope St., Sebring. Read theselected book, bring your baglunch, and join in the lively andinteresting discussions. Forinformation on each month’sbook, call 471-1999. ■ Busy Bee Craft Clubmeets 9-11 a.m., FairwayPines, Sun ‘N LakesBoulevard, Sebring. Everyoneis welcome. For more details,call 382-8431.■ Celebrate Recovery meetsevery Tuesday night at “TheRock,” Union CongregationalChurch, 28 N. Butler Ave.,Avon Park. A barbecue meal isserved at 6 p.m. for a dona-tion. At 6:45 p.m., membersmeet. At 7:30 p.m., the groupbreaks up into small groups formen and women. The programis designed for drug and alco-hol addiction, divorce, death orillness grief, low or lost self-esteem or identity due to dys-functional relationships,depression/anxiety, or anyother need for healing. Fordetails, contact CelebrateRecovery coordinator PamSim by calling 453-3345, ext.106. ■ Fletcher Music Club meetsevery Thursday and Tuesdayat Fletcher Music Center inLakeshore Mall, Sebring. Formore details, call 385-3288. ■ Friends of HighlandsHammock meets at 6:30 p.m.third Tuesday, HighlandsHammock State Park, Sebring.For more details, call 386-6099.■ Heartland Avian Societymeets every fourth Tuesday,7:30 p.m., at HuntingtonNational Bank, 126 CenterAve., Sebring. For moredetails, call 465-9358.■ Heartland DolittleMiniature Build meets 7 p.m.,third Tuesday, St. JohnsMethodist Church social hall,3214 Grand Prix Drive,Sebring. For details, call 382-3553.■ Heartland HarmonizersBarbershop Chorus meetsfrom 7-9:30 p.m. in theSebring High School MusicRoom, Sebring. All men whoenjoy singing are invited.Reading music is not required.Call 471-2294 or 386-5098.■ Highlands County QuiltGuild meets on the first andthird Tuesday of each month atthe Women's Club of Sebring,4260 Lakeview Drive, acrossfrom Veterans' Beach, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. For information,call 471-0694 or [email protected]■ Highlands Tea Party hasan educational and informa-tional meeting at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday at the Quality Inn,6525 U.S. 27 in Sebring. Call699-0743.■ Highlands CountyVeterans Council meets 7p.m., third Tuesday in the con-ference room at the VeteransServices Office. The meetingis for the appointed delegatefrom each veteran organization

in the county to meet to dis-cuss current issues regardingveterans and veterans activi-ties. ■ Hope Hospice grief supportgroup meets at 11 a.m. at 319W. Center Ave., Sebring; and4:30 p.m. at Southern LifestyleALF, across U.S. 27 fromFlorida Hospital Lake Placid.Call 382-0312.■ Lake Haven HomeownersAssociation meets the thirdTuesday of the month, 5400N. Lake Huckleberry Drive,Sebring. Covered dish dinneris at 6:30 p.m. and meeting isat 7:30 p.m. For more details,call 382-4858. ■ Lake Placid Art Leaguehas classes in ParchmentEmbossing from 8 a.m. tonoon and 1-4 p.m. at theCultural Center, 127 Dal HallBlvd., taught by Maria Lorant.For information, call DanDaszek at 465-7730.■ Lake Placid Elks 2661opens its lounge at 1 p.m. atthe lodge. Happy hour is from2-5 p.m. Card games at 1:30p.m. The lodge is open tomembers and their guests. Fordetails, call 465-2661.■ Lake Placid Grief Support(Hope Hospice) meets at 4:30p.m. every Tuesday atSouthern Lifestyle, 1297 U.S.27 North, Lake Placid, withCharlie Stroup. Refreshmentsserved. Door prize given. Call465-0568.■ Lake Placid Jaycees meet7:30 p.m., first and thirdTuesdays, Jaxson’s. Boardmeetings at 6:30 p.m., secondTuesday. For details, call JoeCollins, 655-5545.■ Lake Placid Moose has anofficers meeting at 7:30 p.m.the third Tuesday at the lodge.■ Lake Placid Toastmastersmeet the first and thirdTuesday at 6 p.m. at FirstBaptist Church, 101 S. OakAve. in Lake Placid. The webaddress iswww.toastmasters.org. Forinformation call CathySchreima at 382-3574 or LindaUdall at 386-6495.■ Lorida Community Clubmeets at 7 p.m. Tuesday atthe Lorida Community Centerto plan events.■ Masonic Lodge meets 8p.m., 106 N. Main St., Lake

Placid.■ Nar-Anon Support Groupfor family members or friendsof someone with a drug prob-lem or addiction. Nar-Anonhelps attain serenity and amore normal life for thoseaffected by the addictions ofloved ones, regardless ofwhether or not he/she hasstopped using. 6 p.m. everyTuesday at First Baptist Chuchof Lake Josephine, 111 LakeJosephine Drive, Sebring.■ Overeaters Anonymousmeets from 9-10 a.m. everyTuesday at Avon ParkSeventh-day Adventist Church,1410 W. Avon Blvd. No dues,fees or weigh-ins. Visitwww.FloridaRidgeIntergroup.com. For details, call 382-7731.Visit www.oa.org for moreinformation on OA.■ Placid Lakes Bridge Clubmeets 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.every Tuesday and has bloodpressure screening from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. first and thirdTuesday at Placid Lakes TownHall, 2010 Placid Lakes Blvd.For details, call 465-4888.■ Rotary Club of Sebring(Noon) meets at noon at theSebring Civic Center, near thelibrary in downtown Sebring.For information, call 385-3829or 471-9900.■ Sebring Bridge Club willhave Duplicate Bridge gamesevery Tuesday evening. Ifinterested in playing DuplicateBridge, call 385-8118.■ Sebring Elks Lodge 1529plays darts, beginning withsign in at 6 p.m. Games startat 6:30 p.m. No experiencenecessary. Cost is $2. Smoke-free environment. For moredetails, call 471-3557.■ Sebring Lions Club meetsat noon at Dot’s Restaurant,950 Sebring Square. For infor-mation call 382-2333.■ Sebring Lodge 249 F&AMmeets 7:30 p.m., 1809 HomeAve., Sebring.■ Sebring Meals on WheelsInc. hosts board of directorsmeeting at 1:30 p.m. the thirdTuesday each month at theSebring Hills AssociationClubhouse, 200 Lark Ave.,Sebring. For details, call JimSmith at 382-8453.■ Sebring Moose Lodge2259 serves soft shell tacos 5-

7 p.m. at 11675 U.S. 98,Sebring. Beef franks andItalian sausages served from 1p.m. to closing.Euchre isplayed at 6:30 p.m. For details,call 655-3920.■ Sebring Recreation Clubplays bridge at 12:30 p.m. andtable tennis at 4 p.m. at 333Pomegranate Ave., Sebring.For details, call 385-2966 orleave a name, number andmessage. ■ Sertoma Club meets at 7a.m. at Dee’s Restaurant,Sebring. For details, call ScottAlbritton at 402-1819.■ “Souper” Book Groupmeets the third Tuesday ofeach month at noon at

Emmanuel United Church ofChrist to discuss the monthlybook selection and enjoy asoup, salad and dessert lunch.All book lovers are welcome.The church is at 3115 HopeSt., Sebring (1.8 miles westfrom corner of Highway 27 andHammock Rd.) For informa-tion about the book of themonth and reservations, callthe church office 471-1999 or452-2697.■ Take Off Pounds SensiblyChapter FL 99 meets from 6-7p.m. at the AtonementLutheran Church, 1744Lakeview Drive, Sebring. Call655-1743.■ Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Chapter FL 618 has weigh in

from 4-430 p.m. at Community

Bible Church, 1400 CR-17A

N., Avon Park. Meeting is at

4:45 p.m. For details, call 452-

1093.

■ U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarymeets 7 p.m., third Tuesday,

Sebring Jaycees building. Call

471-0393 or 385-2459.

■ Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 3880, plays darts 6:30

p.m., 1224 County Road 621

E., Lake Placid. House

Committee meets at 5:30 p.m.

For more details, call 699-

5444.

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By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer

WASHINGTON — As thespace shuttle program windsdown, questions are flyingabout what’s happening andwhy. The launch countdownbegan Friday for the second-to-last flight. Some answersabout the end of the spaceshuttle:

Q: Why are the shuttlesretiring?

A: The shuttles are agingand expensive, their key taskis nearly completed andNASA wants to use themoney spent on them to dosomething new. They’ve beenflying since 1981, hauling uppieces of the InternationalSpace Station. The panel thatinvestigated the 2003Columbia accident concluded:“It is in the nation’s interest toreplace the Shuttle as soon aspossible.”

Q: Who decided to stopflying shuttles?

A: President George W.Bush made the decision in2004. He wanted astronauts togo back to the moon, and

eventually to Mars. ForNASA to afford to build anew spaceship to reach thosegoals, it had to stop spendingabout $4 billion a year on theshuttle program.

But President BarackObama dropped the moonmission. His plan has NASAbuilding a giant rocket to sendastronauts to an asteroid, andeventually Mars, while turn-ing over to private companiesthe job of carrying cargo andastronauts to the space sta-tion.

Q: When does the shuttleprogram end?

A: There are two flightsleft. Shuttle Endeavour, set tolaunch Monday, is carrying a$2 billion science experimentto the space station. Atlantismakes the final shuttle tripthis summer with spare partsfor the station. The third sur-viving shuttle — Discovery— made its final voyage earli-er this year. Two other shut-tles — Challenger andColumbia — were destroyedin accidents that killed a totalof 14 astronauts.

Q: What was the shuttleprogram all about?

A: It was supposed to makegetting into space cheap, sim-ple and safe with a launch vir-tually every week. It didn’taccomplish that. But it wasthe best way to get big items— such as satellites and the

Hubble Space Telescope —into orbit and fix them ifneeded. For the space station,it was a combination movingvan and construction crane.What made the shuttle uniquewas its ability to do all kindsof things.

Q: What happens to the

space shuttles?A: They’ll be shipped off to

museums. Endeavour goes tothe California Science Centerin Los Angeles and Atlantiswill stay at Kennedy SpaceCenter for its visitor complex.Discovery’s new home will bethe Smithsonian Institution’shangar near WashingtonDulles International Airport.Enterprise, a shuttle prototypeused for test flights, goes toNew York City’s Intrepid Sea,Air and Space Museum.

Q: What about the spacestation?

A: The life of the space sta-tion has been extended to atleast 2020 and it could contin-ue on even longer. It’s nowbig enough for six people.They conduct scienceresearch, from astronomy tozoology, and help scientistsunderstand what is needed forlonger missions in space, suchas going to Mars.

Q: What about the astro-nauts? Do they still havejobs?

A: Some will. More than adozen astronauts will still go

to space and live on the spacestation. Others will waitaround for slots on still-to-be-built spaceships, including theride to an asteroid. Others willleave the program. The samething happened after theApollo program ended nearly40 years ago.

Q: How will astronautsget to the space station?

A: NASA will continue tobuys seats on Russian Soyuzcapsules to ferry space stationresidents. The $56 millionprice per head will go up to$63 million, which is stillcheaper per person than thespace shuttle.

Q: Is there any other wayto get into space?

A: Not from U.S. soil oncethe shuttles retire. NASAcould eventually use the com-mercial rockets and capsulesbeing developed by privatecompanies. Two companiespredict they could fly astro-nauts to the space stationwithin three years. NASA isunder orders to build a giantrocket to go beyond Earthorbit.

Why the space shuttle fleet is retiring and what’s next for NASA

Associated Press


DIVERSIONSSALE! By D. GAGLIARDO & CC BURNIKEL

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March winds whipped myhair back from my face andlifted my spirits high…like akite soaring toward theclouds.

In the early evening hoursalong the beach near thelake, my husband Ken waseager to see what mightpresent itself for his photo-graphic eye. Ever his cheer-leader and companion — andlover of cool, outdoorbreezes — I accompaniedhim, book in hand for enter-tainment.

Around that time, a gen-tleman arrived with hiskite. My eyes left my bookand turned skyward wherethe kite soared and dippedbuzzing in the breeze as theman skillfully maneuveredit.

However, the best awaitedus.

After a time, leaving theone kite behind, he walkedto his truck and I againreturned to reading. Then Inoticed him carrying whatappeared to be anotherkite. Instead, it was a caseholding five kites.

Withgreat pre-cision, helinedthem upand thenattachedthe lead tobothhands. Ashe expert-ly navi-

gated the kites, the wind lift-ed them from their sandyperch. With tails flying, theysoared into the sky likeplanes in formation to put ona show.

And what a show they puton.

The whirring sound set myheart to fluttering. The flaw-less dancing quintet of kitessoared, dipped, and wavedswishing this way and that— elegant, colorful wingedmovement against white bil-lowy clouds and blue skythat dazzled and amazed me.

Out there surrounded byGod’s creation of sky, lake,foliage, and relentlessbreezes, I wasrefreshed. But, watching this

man make use of the gift ofthe wind and the naturalbeach backdrop, I felt myspirits soar.

It reminded me how theHoly Spirit of God, wheninvited into our hearts, islike the wind that lifts us up,up and away to realms wecould not reach on ourown. And as we respond tohis promptings, we motivateothers to catch the breeze ofthe Spirit so they can soar,too.

When Jesus spoke toNicodemus (a Pharisee andruler of the Jews) aboutbeing born again of theSpirit in John 3: 8, NKJV, hesaid, “The wind blows whereit wishes, and you hear thesound of it, but cannot tellwhere it comes from andwhere it goes. So is every-one who is born of theSpirit.”

A kite alone is a beautifulthing. But, like those fivekites ascending, gliding, dip-ping and swooping, let’swork together in the Spirit,catching the breeze for hisglory. Selah

Dazzled by the dance of the kites

Pause AndConsider

Jan Merop

Metro ServicesAries (March 21-April

20) – There are some situa-tions for which there are noanswers, Aries. In thesetimes, you should defer tosomeone with more authori-ty on the subject.

Taurus (April 21-May21) – Taurus, a number ofpeople are questioning theway you are operating late-ly. Do not be dissuadedfrom action. You know thereasons behind your deci-sions.

Gemini (May 22-July22) – Nominal purchasescan quickly add up to quitea sum, Gemini. Keep trackof your spending becauseyou can easily deplete yourfunds without even realiz-ing it.

Cancer (June 22-July22) – There is a romanticmatch out there for you sin-gle Cancers. It could justtake a little more lookingthis week. Attached Cancermen and women will form astronger romantic bond.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) –Leo, be a little more patientbecause something youstarted a while ago has yetto be resolved. It can onlyget done if you buckle downfor the next few days.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)– Virgo, it can be hard toignore gossip but that isprecisely what you need todo this week. Foul wordscan hurt only if you let themget under your skin. Keep

friends close by.Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

– There’s no need to worry,Libra. You have it all undercontrol even if it doesn’tseem that way. Once youare done you will see thatyou had it covered.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov.22) – Scorpio, creativeprocesses will keep youbusy this week. Getinvolved in a hobby or proj-ect that will take severaldays to complete. Thenbegin a new one.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Sagittarius, arelationship comes to anend and it leaves you feel-ing a bit detached. Thequicker you can move onthe better off you will be.Family softens the blow.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.20) – Capricorn, if thereisn’t anything positive tosay, simply keep your lipsclosed and be inconspicu-ous. This can be difficult todo, but it’s best for every-one involved.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb.18) – Few things can getyou riled up more than dis-honesty, Aquarius. Confrontsomeone who has led youastray this week for resolu-tion. You will feel better forhaving done it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March20) – Picking up the piecesof something that didn’twork out is difficult. Butnot trying at all is evenworse.

Don’t get talked outof your plannedactions, Taurus

Dear Abby: “Lynn” and I werefriends since we were teenagers.We are now in our late 40s. We hada successful business together, butI decided to leave it to pursue mydreams. She didn’t understand andour relationship was the casualty.

We didn’t speak for two years. Iattempted a reconciliation, but itfailed. We’re both bitter regardingthe settlement of the business, andI’m not sure it can ever beresolved.

There is a high school reunioncoming up and I’m not sure how tohandle it. Sitting down and talkingwith her isn’t an option. She’s notreasonable, and she’s prone to sud-den outbursts of anger. Can youhelp?

— Formerly FriendlyDear Formerly Friendly: Yes,

when you attend the reunion, avoidher as much as possible. But if you

can’t, keep any conversation civil,perfunctory, brief — and moveaway.

Dear Abby: My wealthy broth-er-in-law and his entire family did-n’t give my daughter a graduationgift. And even though they attend-ed my son’s wedding, none of themgave him a wedding gift, either.

We have attended the gradua-tions and weddings of all theirchildren and have been generous.We know the right thing is to saynothing, but it’s hard to understandand remain quiet. What do youthink?

— Giftless Family in GrandRapids

Dear Giftless Family: If your in-laws attended both events, theyshould have given something. Theymay be cheap, stingy or so newlyrich that they haven’t learned the

basic rules ofetiquette. Or,they may havehad financialreversals youare unaware of.You are correctthat the “right”thing to do is tosay nothing, soresist the temp-

tation to call them on it. And indealing with them in the future,expect nothing and you won’t bedisappointed.

Dear Abby: My 17-year-olddaughter, “Kelly,” tried to commitsuicide. She was admitted to a hos-pital and started on an antidepres-sant. Last night, when I was walk-ing across the parking lot to theward, I met her psychiatrist. WhenI asked how Kelly was doing, he

said she’s agitated, not sleepingand he was starting her on medica-tion that night.

When he mentioned the dose, Itold him my daughter had beengiven half that amount previouslyand didn’t wake up for 24 hours. Isaid I thought he should give herless or change the medication. Hesaid he’d change it, went backinside and I followed.

I’m glad I ran into him, but nowI wonder what would have hap-pened if I hadn’t. What are therules about medication being givento adolescents? Aren’t the parentssupposed to give consent? Whatcan I do to prevent this from hap-pening again?

— Vigilant Mom in ColoradoDear Vigilant Mom: Because

your daughter is under 18, yourconsent is needed for treatment.Good care is both patient- and fam-

ily-focused. You have a right toknow what’s going on in yourdaughter’s treatment and to makesure her doctor has enough infor-mation to do an effective job.

It’s perfectly all right to advo-cate for your child. Should youbecome overwhelmed, the NationalAlliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)and the Depression and BipolarSupport Alliance (DBSA) can pro-vide support and help you navigatethe system. Call NAMI toll-free at(800) 950-6264 or go towww.nami.org. The toll-free num-ber for DBSA is (800) 826-3632and the website is www.dbsal-liance.org.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail VanBuren, also known as Jeanne Phillips,and was founded by her mother, PaulinePhillips. Write Dear Abby atwww.DearAbby.com.

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