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SEBRING – One of the biggestchanges to the Heartland Idol contestwill be the judges; the traditionalfour-panel judging is long gone.Walker has implemented a five-paneljudging system – four that will beregulars and one rotating celebrity or

By SAMANTHA [email protected]

SEBRING – A new andimproved Heartland Idolevent awaits fans and is on itsway to becoming an evenbigger success under thedirection of Idol founderDiana Walker and her team ofeager volunteers.

After a brief hiatus, a sea-son change, venue move andformat revamping, thebeloved show is back andready to thrill residents andvisitors.

The biggest change, ofcourse, is the venue. Foryears, Heartland Idol was

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Re-vamped HeartlandIdol returns

Courtesy photoRecording artist Scarlet Fade will help make theFeb. 14 show of Heartland Idol a special one.

News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEYInternational Baccalaureate students at Sebring High School – Jake Hitt (forefront), Matt Juve (from left),Austin Dukes, Meghan Griffin, and Taylor Daum.

By CHRISTOPHER [email protected]

SEBRING — Common wisdom has it thatAmerican education is second rate, and teenagers areaddicted to the virtual world of video games and theInternet.

For over a half hour a group of InternationalBaccalaureate students at Sebring High School provedcommon wisdom to be wrong.

The students discussed science, technology and thefuture. While the conversation sometimes triggeredside discussions, the students overwhelmingly tookturns speaking, and listened to each other carefully.As a result, there was a true exchange of ideas. On thewhole, the students were excited about the future.

Despite having grown up on a wave of new technol-ogy, today’s teens have mixed feelings about wherethe technical revolution is heading.

“Relying on technology we lose the ability to do

for ourselves,” Renz Torres said. “We get too muchinto comfort.”

Abbey Currence agreed, “People are too reliant onGPS; they don’t pay attention to directions or land-marks.”

“How long does it take to remember the way homewhen you forget your GPS,” asked Lindsay Everest,to general laughter.

Evan Napper saw the issue a different way,“Humans find the way to do something,” he said.“Technology enhances.”

“But real life is starting to lose its luster; theInternet is more intense. People can’t talk in personany more,” Logan Carlson said.

“We use the phone instead of spending time withothers,” Jake Hitt agreed.

“Texting doesn’t interrupt anyone, and it’s faster,”Meghan Griffin said.

Future scientists and votersfind the future a mixed bag

See NEW, page 5ASee IDOL, page 5A

See STUDENTS, page 4A

By BARRY FOSTERNews-Sun correspondent

SEBRING – It’s the 20thanniversary for ”The mostexciting club race in NorthAmerica.” The 48 Hours ofSebring is coming theSebring InternationalRaceway this weekend.

Although the Porsche Clubof America event is an ama-teur racing program, driversfrom Europe, Japan, Mexicoand Canada are expected to

join their fellow Americancompetitors.

For the past two decades,the gathering has been thelargest Club Race in North

America with as many as350-400 professional, semi-pro and hobbyist Porschedrivers challenging the 3.74-mile circuit at the Sebring

Regional Airport. The driverswill span a variety of classes.

There also is a wide rangeof vehicles spanning nearlystock to vintage and classicracers. In addition to GT3CUP cars, Porsches from the’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s dotthe field.

In the past, pro teams suchas Alex Job Racing, Kelly-Moss Racing, The RacersGroup, Orbit Racing, NGTRacing and Kinetics Racing

have taken to the track.Kevin Buckler of The

Racer’s Group actually beganattending at Sebring whenhis well-known team consist-ed of just himself and hiswife in a pickup and an opentrailer with his race car.

Since that time TRG hasbecome a staple of suchendurance classics as theMobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring

Porsches invade Sebring International Raceway

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RELIGION, 8B

News-Sun staffSEBRING – Doris Smith has been

sentenced to five years in prison forthe October 2011 stabbing of herthen 95-year-old husband ChesterSmith.

Smith’s remorse and credit fortime already spent in prison are thetwo main factors for the reducedmanslaughter sentence, which nor-mally carries a maximum sentenceof 15 years. Smith was also sen-tenced to 10 years probation follow-ing her prison time.

A previous Highlands CountySheriff’s Office report revealed thatSmith stated she was simply “tiredof caring” for her husband.

Chester, who had suffered majorsight and hearing loss, was foundlying on his left side in the masterbedroom of the couple’s home. Thereports stated that “three largekitchen knives, which were embed-ded past the hilt, were protrudingfrom his exposed right side.”

Smith stabbed her husband eighttimes, according to the autopsyreport.

Judge David Langford was askedthis week to reduce the sentencemore by the defense team, whichLangford denied.

Assistant State Attorney SteveHouchin stated that the fact thatSmith believed that she was doingthe best thing for her husband,unfortunately does not legally justifythe murder.

Smith will be 93 when her sen-tence is up.

Woman, 88,sentenced

to 5 years inhusband’sstabbing

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Green Camp lunch istoday

SEBRING — GreenCamp, Ohio in FloridaLuncheon will be at Homer'sat 11 a.m. today. Area resi-dents, friends, and neighborsare invited.

For more information, call465-0161.

Reflections hostsCasino Night

AVON PARK —Reflections on Silver Lake ishosting a Casino Night todayto raise funds to benefit theNew Testament Mission inSebring and the ChurchService Center in Avon Park.Choose from poker, black-jack, craps, roulette, the bigwheel, over and under andmore. Pay at the door ($5)and receive $2,000 in chips.

Gaming will be from6:30–8:30 p.m. Lots of greatprizes include restaurant giftcertificates, games of golf,oil changes, haircuts,Reflections hats, shirts andmore. Prize drawings will bebetween 8:30 and 9 p.m.

The public is welcome.

Dance Club hostsThe Skylarks

SEBRING — TheHighlands Social DanceClub will host the music ofThe Skylarks 10-pieceDance Band from 7-9:30p.m. today at the SeniorCenter, 3400 SebringParkway. Dance to the musicof the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and’70s. Snacks and sandwicheswill be available. Bring yourown beverages. Dress smartcasual.

Admission is $5 for mem-bers and $7 for non-mem-bers. Everyone is welcome,including singles.

For information, call 386-0855.

Francis I plans bigsale

SEBRING — Francis IPark will hold its annualrummage sale from 8 a.m. tonoon Saturday inside andoutside their clubhouse, 29Mimi Street and SebringDrive (behind Walgreen’s).There will be furniture,household items, clothing,too much to list. Somethingfor everyone.

AMVETS plans eventSaturday

SEBRING — AMVETSPost 21, 2027 U.S. 27 South,will be playing Road Killfrom 1-4 p.m. Saturday.Karaoke with Mega Sounzwill be from 6-9 p.m. Prizewill be available.

Faith, Family andCountry comes toUnder the Oaks

SEBRING —Country/bluegrass/blues/gospel music will be at UnderThe Oaks Opry for a regularshow at 7 p.m. Friday and 2p.m. Sunday. A special show– Faith, Family and CountryCelebration with TommyBrandt, The WacasterFamily, Jayc Harold and aguest performance byKendall Onheiser – is set for6 p.m. Saturday.

This is an inside familyvenue. No alcohol is served.Under the Oaks is at 3414Beck Ave. Call 253-0771 orgo to Under The Oaks Opryon Facebook.

Lakeland AVS hasfirst judged show

LAKELAND — TheLakeland African VioletSociety will hold its firstjudged show and plant saleat the Christ LutheranChurch, 2715 Lakeland HillsBlvd., from noon to 6 p.m.

today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday.

Guests are welcome;admission is free.

For information, emailMary Jane DeLorenzo [email protected].

Michaelsauthorgraphs booksat Book Traders

WINTER HAVEN —Author J. Michaels will holda book signing event from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at BookTraders Plus, 41 3rd StreetNorthwest.

Michaels, a resident ofSebring, will be available tosign copies of his book,“Preston’s PricklyAdventure.”

Preston the pig is about toleave the pen for the firsttime. Excited and ready toexplore, he runs into otherfarm animals like horses,goats, sheep and chickens.Unfortunately, they aren’tvery nice to Preston.

After hearing unkindwords from his fellow barn-yard animals, Prestondecides he’s going to runaway. When he does, he dis-covers something prickly.

Willow Gate hascommunity sale

SEBRING — The WillowGate community is havingits annual garage sale from 8a.m. to noon Saturday. Noearly sales.

It’s the only sale of theyear and there are 20 partici-pants. Coffee and cookieswill be sold at the club-house.

Willow Gate is at the endof Thunderbird Road, offU.S. 27. Parking is limited;feel free to park at theentrance on Thunderbird andwalk in.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Friends of U.S. MarineLance Cpl. Edward Dycuscalled him “Eddie.” Hisfamily chose an even short-er, simpler nickname:“man.”

As a young man workingin a grocery store, Edwardturned to his mother oneday and said he wanted toserve his country.

“He thought about it andsaid he wanted to join theMarines,” Carol Dycus toldThe Unknown Soldiers.“He wanted to make his lifeand my life better.”

Edward knew trading thefrozen food aisle inGreenville, Miss., for theheat of battle inAfghanistan was a riskyproposition. But he neverhesitated, even when hismom, who worked withhim at the grocery store,responded with some initialskepticism.

“Yeah, I tried to talk himout of it,” Edward’s mothersaid. “That’s what everyparent does.”

Despite fearing for hissafety, Carol was enor-mously proud of her son.

“He came home fromboot camp and said ‘I did itmom, I’m a Marine now’,”she said. “He was just agood guy ... I loved himvery much.”

With blonde hair and aninfectious smile, Edwardwas enthusiastic and bright,having excelled academi-cally from a young age.When he wasn’t insidewatching pro and collegefootball, Edward enjoyedgoing outside to tossaround the Frisbee with hisfriends and four siblings.

“He loved school, heloved his family and heloved his friends,” Carolsaid.

Whenever someone need-ed help, Edward wouldbend over backwards tolend a hand.

“He was just a caringguy,” his mother said.“He’d do anything for any-body and wouldn’t thinktwice about it.”

Edward’s mom pausedwhen our conversationshifted to her son’s deploy-ment to Afghanistan, whichbegan on his 22nd birthday.

“It’s hard to talk aboutit,” she said. “It’s hard.”

Carol said her son wasexcited to serve overseaswith the 2nd Battalion, 9thMarine Regiment. Duringhis first six weeks inAfghanistan, Edwardembraced the opportunityto explore a new countryand help protect its citi-zens.

“It was the first time he’dever been gone,” she said.“But he said he loved itover there.”

Then, at the stroke ofmidnight on Feb. 1, 2012,everything changed.

“An Afghan soldier cameup behind him and shot himin the back of the head,”Carol said.

While losing a son ordaughter is crushing forany parent, the cruel, sense-less nature of Edward’ssudden death is particularlypainful for Carol, whoemphasized that her sonand his fellow Marines“were over there trying tohelp” the Afghan people.

Just days before the firstanniversary of Edward’smurder, the Marine’s griev-ing mother spoke of herfamily’s resilience.

“We’re holding upalright,” Carol said. “Wehave no choice.”

Even before Edward’sflag-draped casket arrivedin Mississippi, friends andtotal strangers came togeth-er to show support to theDycus family.

“It was just amazing,”Edward’s mom said. “Imean ... it’s like the wholetown just stopped.”

For miles and miles, peo-ple lined the streets tohonor the fallen Marineduring his funeral proces-sion. Carol saw each andevery one of them.

“There were peoplestanding out on the side ofthe road everywhere,” she

said. “Every business,every house ... it was amaz-ing with all the flags andsigns.”

Instead of projectinganger and bitterness abouther son's death, Carol isjoining her kind-heartedneighbors in celebratingEdward’s extraordinary life.

“He was an awesome sonand just a great guy,” shesaid. “He’s a true Americanhero, and he’s my hero.”

On Jan. 1, 2013, a U.S.Navy Hospital Corpsmanleft a simple, yet poignantmessage on Edward’sFacebook page.

“Happy New Year, bud!”he wrote. “Miss you, man.”

On the Corpsman’s pageis a quote that is most com-monly attributed to ThomasCarlyle, a 19th centuryScottish writer and philoso-pher.

“Men do less than theyought, unless they do allthey can,” the quote reads.

As a man, Lance Cpl.Edward Dycus did every-thing he could to make theworld a better place. Hisfamily couldn’t have cho-sen a better nickname.

America misses you,man.

To find out more about TomSileo, or to read features byother Creators Syndicate writ-ers and cartoonists, visit theCreators Syndicate website atwww.creators.com.

Americanman

Photo courtesy of Carol DycusU.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Edward Dycus, 22, was on hisfirst deployment to Afghanistan when the Greenville,Miss., native was shot and killed on Feb. 1, 2012.

By CHRISTOPHER [email protected]

SEBRING — Legacy Bicycles, a new bicy-cle store at 2821 Kenilworth Blvd., one blockbehind the Kenilworth Lodge, celebrates witha grand opening Saturday and Sunday.

Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks will beavailable. There will be storewide specials,owners Aaron Brown and Dan Andrews say.Brown is the general manager, and Andrewsis the lead mechanic. Both men invite bicy-clers, possible cyclers, and the curious to theparty.

They say a lot of thought has gone intotheir store. They visited other similar shopspicking the ideas they liked best and addingmore of their own.

“We offer an environment that welcomescyclists of all types,” said Brown, “from theaverage guy to the guy in spandex who’s intraining.”

“We want our store to be a one-stop andall-inclusive,” Brown says, adding the busi-ness does more than repair and sell bicyclesfor all ages, sizes, and level of rider.

Legacy Bicycles has a full line of acces-sories — from replacement gears, saddles,spandex jerseys, water bottles, goggles, nutri-tion drinks to different electronic mileagemonitoring units.

Their knowledge, Brown says, is free. He

and Andrews have extensive bicycling andtriathlon experience. They plan seminarsabout road safety, maintenance and repair, thedifferent challenges of individual triathloncourses.

“We know what we’re talking about,” saidBrown, “because we didn’t read it in a book.We lived it. Knowing the sport, we know whata customer needs.” He added conversation isencouraged. A large couch sits on the salesfloor, and the repair station is out in the open.

Andrews is the only certified mechanic inHighlands or Hardee County. He attended aneight-week class program at Barnett BicycleInstitute and has years of experience. “I canrepair all brands,” he said. “I pay attention todetail.”

Legacy Bicycles puts a special emphasis onbeing a part of the community, Brown andAndrews said, especially when it comes topromoting healthy living. Both will be active-ly promoting and helping to support triathlonand other races.

Legacy is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.weekdays, 9:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, andby appointment.

For more information email [email protected], visit LegacyBicycle.com or onFacebook .com/legacybicycles. The telephonenumber is 471-2453.

Legacy Bicycles spins wheelson Kenilworth Boulevard

News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONSLegacy Bicycles owners Aaron Brown and Dan Andrews are hosting a grand opening cele-bration Saturday and Sunday at 2812 Kenilworth Blvd. in Sebring.

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Given Florida’s political makeup,it would have been surprising if thisappointment had played out other-wise.

Bennett became suddenly avail-able because he recently lost his seatas elected state school superintend-ent in Indiana, an outcome that hehimself attributes at least partially tounion opposition. So there is no rea-son to expect a management-laborhoneymoon period as he takes overin Tallahassee.

But never mind Bennett’s personalconvictions or his relationship withorganized labor. We just hope hebrings to the job a more inclusivemanagement style than his predeces-sors.

As we have written before,Tallahassee’s frequent, and embar-rassing, releases of inaccurate stu-dent assessment data, flawed teacherassessment scores, skewed schoolgrades and so on is as much a conse-quence of the Department of

Education’s top-down managementstyle as anything else. For the mostpart, repeated requests by AlachuaCounty’s Dan Boyd and his fellowschool superintendents for a morecollaborative relationship with DOEhave fallen on deaf ears, with pre-dictable consequences.

That sort of institutional arro-gance, unfortunately, has been therule rather than the exception for fartoo long. And that’s what we hopeBennett will work to reverse.

If Bennett can establish a moreproductive relationship betweenDOE and the school districts, thenthat will be a very pleasant surpriseindeed.

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PhilMickelsonchoked on agimme putt thisweek, but it was-n’t on a golfcourse.

Accord-ing tothe AP’s golfwriter, America'smost populargolfer “put hispopularity on the linewith polarizing commentsabout how much he has topay in state and federaltaxes.”

“Polarizing com-ments”?

Good grief. Now it’s “polarizing”

for an American to hintthat because of the higherfederal and state incometax rates on millionairesleveled by Sacramentoand Washington, he mighthave to migrate to Floridaor Texas?

Though he had everyright to, Mickelson didn’tknock Obama or gripelike a Tea Partier aboutthe federal, state andlocal tax bite on his esti-mated $45 million inannual earnings — about62 percent.

Mickelson spoke thetruth. Most pro golfersalready live in Florida,and for good reason. It’snot because of the warmweather, it’s becausethere’s no state incometax.

Tiger Woods, whobravely stuck up forMickelson, has admittedwithout shame that hemoved to Orlando yearsago to escape California’sincome tax, which is nowset at 13 percent onCalifornia's 35,000remaining millionaires.

Ditto for RushLimbaugh, who became aFloridian because of NewYork’s confiscatory stateand local taxes.

It’s outrageous that anyAmerican – Mickelson,Woods, Mitt Romney orsuper-liberals like BabsStreisand or BobbyRedford – is forced tofork over 60 percent oftheir honest earnings togovernment.

But it isn’t just wealthypro golfers who are beingdriven out of Californiaby high taxes.

Before Jan. 1, an oldersurgeon I know closed hispractice, laid off his fouremployees, sold his houseand moved to Nevada.

He was still a practic-ing surgeon, not becausehe needed the money butbecause he loved being asurgeon.

But the higher incometax rates now in effectunder Proposition 30 forthose earning more than$250,000 were too muchfor him and so the BrokenState of California lost agood surgeon and fourother jobs.

It’s a shame Mickelson

turned out to besuch a wuss.Wouldn’t it havebeen great if hehad stood talland become atax-protestinghero — theGerardDepardieu ofAmerica?

Depardieu, thewealthy and popularFrench actor, shocked theliberal intelligentsia ofEurope with his defiant,politically incorrect andvery public stand againstFrance’s confiscatory taxon the rich.

Decrying the 75 per-cent levy his socialistgovernment is trying toput on millionaires, hemoved to Belgium, gaveup his French passport,and accepted the grant ofcitizenship from Russia,where the income tax is areasonable, flat 13 per-cent.

Mickelson, meanwhile,chickened out.

He issued a snivelingapology this week, say-ing, “Finances and taxesare a personal matter, andI should not have mademy opinions on thempublic. I apologize tothose I have upset orinsulted, and assure you Iintend not to let it happenagain.”

How pathetic. Now it’s apparently an

insult to the poor – or athought crime – for a richand successful Americanto publicly point out thathis taxes are so high he’sthinking of moving towhere they're lower.

It’s too bad aboutMickelson. Instead ofapologizing and back-tracking, he should betelling everyone abouthow high taxes are driv-ing rich and successfulpeople like him out of thestate, demanding serioustax cuts and threateningto run for governor.

California is a statethat already has more tak-ers than makers. It can’tafford any more wusses.

Copyright ©2013 MichaelReagan. Michael Reagan isthe son of President RonaldReagan, a political consult-ant, and the author of "TheNew Reagan Revolution" (St.Martin's Press). He is thefounder and chairman of TheReagan Group and presidentof The Reagan LegacyFoundation. Visit his web-sites at www.reagan.com andwww.michaelereagan.com.Send comments [email protected] @reaganworld onTwitter. Mike's column is dis-tributed exclusively by CagleCartoons newspaper syndi-cate. For info on usingcolumns contact CariDawson Bartley [email protected] or call 800-696-7561.

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Bennett needs to give Florida a surprise

In protest of SwampHammock

Editor:Imagine 46 outdoor activi-

ties on 1,134 acres in theheart of ranches, nativewildlife, hammocks and wet-lands, fireworks, mud-bog-ging, beer vendors, drive-inmovie theater and concertstage to seat 1,000, riflerange and a helicopter pad,wow! How will the countryroads endure this amount oftraffic? The roads barelyhandle sod trucks.

What will happen to ourpeaceful and noise-free life?Lord, help the native wildlifeand ranchers promote GabeWhite, a native and Kennedyhave no concerns or integri-ty.

Are the planning and zon-ing commissions stupid orignorant? Why would theyrecommend this horrible out-door project to the countycommission for approval?Folks, you’d better markyour calendars for theTuesday, Feb. 26 meeting.

This could become a reali-ty. Please protest against theproject. Show up and voiceyour opinion to the commis-sioners.

Ce Ce CraneLake Placid

World conditionsneed to be cleansed

Editor:I would readily agree that

immigration across theMexican border is of greatconcern, but I would alsoagree that the influx ofMuslims is of much moredanger to our country. Anywho lived during World WarII surely remembers howNazi Germany took oversmall countries one afteranother and of course, eachvictory increased Germany’spower. The goal was worldpower.

Muslim mosques are rap-idly growing in numbersthroughout the United States.These are not just places ofworship. Their goal is alsoworld power. They are nothere to become Americans.They are here to gain power,to change our society into aMuslim society, ourConstitution into Sharialaws, which is so foreign toour laws, that for the mostpart, we won’t realize whatis happening until the day isfar spent.

If you take a look at whatis happening, this MuslimBrotherhood, which is themilitary of the Muslimregime, is taking over coun-try after country closer by.

They are slowly puttingthings in place before attack-ing us, and our president isdoing nothing to deter thesituation, which will mostassuredly converge into acivil war. Our country wasbuilt on fair elections andwhen we get enough of thosewho have become citizens,we will be outvoted and ourfreedom will be gone.

The good Lord spared usin World War II, but I’mafraid because we haveclosed our eyes and allowedso many ungodly things thatour punishment will result.Of course, He is a merciful,forgiving God and is alwaysready to forgive, but withoutrepentance there is no for-giveness.

Read II Chronicles 7:14.We do all need to pray dailythat He will cleanse ournation and give us Christianleadership, but our repen-tance will have to be part ofthe process.

Willie Clyde (Toole)Cloud

Sebring

The way to eternity

Editor:This is no rumor that the

you are wanted to attend theChurch Of Christ in LakePlacid. 9 a.m. Sunday you

will find a small number ofChristians with big heartsworshiping there. CrestonFrezzell will give you moreof God’s word in Sundayschool in a short time thanyou believe that you canremember. Sunday worshipat 10 a.m. will be moreBible, book chapter andverse will be given so wecan follow along.

One cannot argue with thisyoung man because his les-sons are strictly taken fromGod’s word. This way we allcan learn from his lesson.We all must learn every daythat we live.

Sunday evening we arewatching a film “So That theWorld Might Know”. Againmore scripture is given sowe may grow into betterpeople.All of our desire is tolive a pleasing life to Godand have our thoughts pleas-ing to Him also.

Brother Frank Parkerwould ask you about the ripetomato in his hand. If youhave questions on this, comeWednesday at 7 p.m. to getmore Bible from a differentbrother, but the one and onlyBook – that is the way toeternity.

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“There’s a draw back totexting — it can’t be sarcas-tic, you have to type, ‘this isa joke,’” Lindsay replied.

“Technology might go inanother direction,” ShivaniSookchand suggested, point-ing out innovations mightnot be concrete machines,but changes in the Internet.

The subject of robots wasraised, and the students weredeeply divided in their think-ing, especially when it cameto artificial intelligence.Some pointed out robotshave advantages.

In medicine, Meghan said,“shifting to robotics willmean fewer mistakes.”

Others wondered about thepossible advantages, butwere concerned about therelationship between robotand human.

“Computers only know asmuch as you program intoit,” Kevin Wheaton said.“It’s more possible for us tobecome more robotic, than

for robots to become likeus.”

“Things can learn logical-ly, but they can’t make theemotional connection,”Shivani said.

“But they’re working, so acomputer can learn toadapt,” said Logan. “Maybewe could make a computerto think it has emotions ifpeople program (the emo-tions) in.”

“Even if that were true,”Kevin replied, “a robotwouldn’t have intuition orjudgment. What if they tookover?”

Someone else suggestedthat human brains could beprogrammed instead.Another told about an exper-imental body suit for the dis-abled that is controlled bythe wearer’s mind.

Arman said, “We use only10 to 15 percent of ourbrain. In the future we’llwork to access all of it. Inthe Destroyer series novels— characters tap into theirown minds.”

“We’d be almost likecomputers,” He worried.

“Would it create socialproblems? Super people,super soldiers,” askedAbbey. Could a class systemrun by elitists be a result?

Shivan disagreed, “It’stotally wrong that robotswill take over, because theydon’t crave power. Humansare seeking power; humansare obsessed with things.”

“A theory’s out thereabout the flow of the uni-verse in cycles,” Arman said.“There are periods of higherconscious and low. We’recoming out of a bad period— World War II and strife— into a time of enlighten-ment, of knowledge and cre-ativity.”

“I believe in cycles,”Shivani replied. “ World WarII, advanced medical tech-nology, and the desire forpower advanced society.”

Lindsay was also opti-mistic. “A period of strifeleads to a period of enlight-enment,” she said.

News-Sun photo by CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEYInternational Baccalaureate students at Sebring High School – Arman Luckenbach (fromleft), Renz Torres, Shivani Sookchand, and Kevin Wheaton – predict self-driving cars andsolar panels in space.

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News-Sun photo by KATARA SIMMONSSebring High School cheerleaders Clayton Cooper (from left), 17, and Joshua Lyons,18, talk about the details of their rollover crash Thursday morning with Florida HighwayPatrol Trooper Paul Miller along Hammock Road in Sebring. According to Cooper, whowas driving, he was travelling east on Hammock Road, hit a puddle of water,hydroplaned and ended up rolling over in the ditch. ‘It happened so fast,’ Cooper saidabout the accident, which he and Lyons escaped without injury. The boys were on theirway to school to board a bus and attend the Florida High School Athletic AssociationCompetitive Cheerleading Championships in Kissimmee. Cooper and Lyons agreed thatthey would still be able to participate in the cheer competition.

Nothing to cheer about here

Special to the News-SunSEBRING – Preparations

are being made for pre-scribed burning at the Sun’N Lake Preserve at the endof Sun ’N Lake Boulevard.

A prescribed burn tookplace at the northern end ofthe Preserve on Jan. 23. Twoadditional prescribed burnsare scheduled between Feb.4-15. The scheduling andperforming of these burns isdependent on weather andmoisture conditions.

All of the prescribedburns will be north of gate6. Signage will be posted atgates 4, 5, 6 and 7 as well asat the main entrance kioskinforming visitors when theburn is in progress. Forsafety, do not enter thePreserve while the burn is inprogress.

An easterly wind isexpected and smoke shouldnot hamper residents in thearea.

The Sun ’N Lake

Preserve is a 1,350-acre sitecomposed of a variety ofplant communities. Many ofthe areas within thePreserve are fire dependent,which means they needoccasional fire to surviveand reproduce. In addition,prescribed fire reduces thethreat of wildfire by reduc-ing fuels that have built upon the forest floor.

For additional informa-tion please contact CorineBurgess at 402-6545.

Prescribed burns totake place at Preserve

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special judge each week.“Our long-time judges

Vickie Watson and LarryMoore will be returning butwe have two new judges thisyear: Jimmy Johnson andDustin Woods,” Walker said.

Johnson is a five-decadeveteran in the music andentertainment business. Hewas inducted into the Rock aBilly Hall of Fame inNashville under his formergroup the Blue Echoes.

“He his fully qualified tosit at the judges table,”Walker said.

Woods is theexecutive/interim lead pastorat Grace Bible Church inSebring. He is no stranger tothe music realm himself as heis a former member of the

n a t i o n a l l yk n o w nC h r i s t i a nrock bandLove LikeGravity.

“We willhave rotatingjudges spotwith all the past championsof Heartland Idol, so I’mlooking forward to seeingsome old faces,” Walker said.

On Feb. 14, a specialValentine’s show will be heldfeaturing celebrity judgeTommy Brandt. Brandt is aSebring native who hasgained stardom throughoutthe nation as aChristian/country music per-former.

“We are very lucky to haveTommy Brandt as a guest

judge that evening. I tried toget him to sing but he would-n’t,” Walker said with alaugh, “but he is thrilledabout being a part of theevent.”

Brandt shared in theexcitement of the Idolfounder and is looking for-ward to the experience.

“I’m excited about it. Partof what me and my wife dowhen we travel across thenation for music is mentoringartists and counseling them.Being a part of inspiring anartist is great,” Brandt said.

Though Brandt spends agreat deal of his time on theroad showcasing his talents,he always remembers wherehe comes from and lends ahelping hand to those lookingto attain their own dreams.

“This isn’t my first rodeo.I have been to Idol therebefore, but it has been sever-al years. When I travel, I goto Idol competitions aroundthe country, but I’m excitedto get back to our hometownand see what kind of talent isthere. The best part of travel-ing is meeting new peopleand seeing their talents, so Iam very excited,” Brandtsaid.

The Valentine’s Day showwill also feature musicalguest Scarlet Fade. For a $5donation the group will sere-nade a loved one with arequested song, read a poemor any other romantic notion,all in the spirit of the holiday.Requests may be dropped offat the News-Sun as soon aspossible.

A new twist is being addedto the judging process thisyear with the implementingof “the judges’ save.” Duringthe adult semi-finals, judgesnow have the option to saveor bring back a contestantwho did not make it past thefirst two rounds. If the con-testant is chosen or saved, heor she will be allowed tocompete in the finale roundof the competition.

held at the downtown SebringCircle Park. This year thecompetition will be held inits new home at theHighlands County YMCA.

Heartland Idol held its firstpress meeting of the seasonWednesday afternoon whereWalker spilled all the beansabout what is to be expectedduring 2013 Heartland Idol.

“We are working on thelayout of the event and howthe food and stage area willbe set up,” Walker said.

Each of the Idol events willbe held on the YMCA cov-ered basketball courts on theproperty. Guests will beallowed to bring in lawnchairs and blankets to accom-modate themselves duringthe shows. Parking will bedesignated to the softballfields; entry into Idol will beat the court gate entrance atthe rear of the facility.

Agero is the continuedsponsor and the title sponsorfor the 2013 Heartland Idol.The contest format has beenchanged a little; whatremains the same, however, isthe categories for contest-ants.

The Junior Idol division isfor contestants ages 12 andyounger; Teen Idol contest-ants must be between theages of 13 and 17; and AdultIdol contestants are 18 andolder.

“We have added a SeniorIdol division this year ... Weknow that sometimes theolder contestants may be alittle intimidated going upagainst the younger ones sowe want to make a group justfor them,” Walker said.

The Senior Idol division isfor any contestant 55 years orolder. The Senior Idol contestwill be held later in the sea-

son (March 14). Applications for each divi-

sion are now being accepted.Application fees are $10 perparticipant and $5 for seniordivision contestants.Applications may be pickedup at the Keiber Law Officeon South Commerce Avenueor downloaded from theHeartland Idol Facebookpage. There will be 20 con-testants per division so earlyentries are encouraged.

The lovable and comedicemcee duo, Don Elwell andDavid Flowers, will return toIdol this year. The two havebeen a vital part of Idol overthe past several years.

Volunteers are needed forset up, take down and manyother positions. Volunteerinquiries may be directed toWalker.

Entry forms and registra-

tion fees can be turned inuntil 5:30 p.m. the day ofcontests. Qualifying roundswill be held where each par-ticipant must sing acapellafor 90 seconds.

The adult grand prize win-ner will receive $2,000.Junior Idol and Teen Idolwinners will each be awarded$500. Prizes are also to beexpected for Senior Idol con-testants.

2013 Heartland Idol kicksoff on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6p.m. This year’s event willfeature several theme nightsincluding a Mardi Gras,Valentine’s Day and Sebring12 Hours night.

For more information visitthe Heartland Idol FacebookPage for all updates andexciting additions to thisyear’s show.


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and the Rolex 24 inDaytona. The effort nowencompasses four tofive semi-trailer rigs filledwith the latest Cup cars.The racers also span thegamut from top prosto ”arrive & drive partici-pants.”

They have not missed ayear since the beginning.

Nowhere else in club rac-ing can you race in bothday and nighttime sessions,then discuss the proper linefor turn 17 or compare laptimes with Sebring stal-

warts such as KevinBuckler, Wolf Henzler, LehKeen, Andy Lally, ShaneLewis, Michael Levitas,Randy Pobst, David Murryor Spenser Pumpelly.

The three-day event,which begins today, allowsdrivers opportunities totake to the track, includingadvanced solo sessions, testand tune times, both dayand night sprint races aswell as a 90-minuteenduro competition slatedfor Sunday.

The event runs throughSunday.

Porsches take theSIR track today

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Diabetes is your body’sinability to manufacture orproperly use insulin, and itimpairs the body’s ability toconvert sugars, starches, andother foods into energy. Inthe United States, approxi-mately 26 million people arediabetic. When you have dia-betes, being overweight rais-es your risk for complica-tions such as eye, kidney andfoot problems. If you alreadyhave diabetes, losing 10 to15 pounds may help loweryour blood glucose, bloodpressure, and improve yourblood fats.

Paula Deen was diagnosedwith type 2 Diabetes over ayear ago. She said, “When I

first found out I was diabet-ic, I had no solutions. Icouldn’t even help myself,much less somebody else.”By starting a diet and exer-cise plan that worked fortheir particular schedule andlifestyle, Paula Deen, herhusband and two sons have

lost a combined 178 pounds.Instead of giving up theirfamous southern food, theylearned to stick to Deen’snew philosophy “modera-tion, moderation, modera-tion”.

Some helpful weight losstips include:

- Don’t look for a magicdiet. It doesn’t exist.

- Be ready to change yourfood habits (and perhapsyour family’s food habits)for good. Give away theunhealthy food temptationsin your kitchen. Rememberout of sight, out of mind.

- Do a physical activityself-check. How much exer-cise are you getting?

- In Highlands County,join a diabetic supportgroup; see a nutritionist forhealthy weight loss mealplanning.

If you have diabetes andwant to start an exerciseplan, follow these foot caretips to avoid diabetic footproblems:

- Check feet and toesevery day for cuts, bruises,sores, or changes to the toe-nails.

- Wear thick, soft socks

avoiding blisters or otherskin injuries.

- Start exercising, such aswalking, and wear appropri-ate athletic shoes when exer-cising.

- Over the years your footsize and shape may havechanged. Make sure you arewearing the correct size.

- Don’t go barefoot, evenin your own home, in orderto avoid risk of cuts andinfections.

- Never try to remove cal-luses, corns, or warts byyourself, nor use over-the-counter products, which canburn your skin.

Paula Deen, the 66-year-old Food Network star,relates, “I love feeding peo-ple but now I also want tohelp people eat right.”

There is hope. With aproper diet, exercise, andmedical care, a person withdiabetes can live their life tothe fullest.

Dr. Olga Garcia Luepschen andthe Gentle Foot Care are locatedat 2 Ryant Blvd. (on U.S. 27)and can be reached at 314-9255or www.Gentlefootcarecenter.com.

Ace Homecare CommunityOutreach will host the fol-lowing events this week:

- Monday – 8 a.m., HealthFair, Brookside Bluffs, ZolfoSprings, and 10 a.m.,Chatham Pointe, Wauchula; 1p.m., Caregivers SupportGroup, Crown PointeAssisted Living Community,Sun ’N Lake Blvd., Sebring;and 2 p.m., Castle HillCommunity Room, AvonPark.

- Tuesday – 10 a.m.,Health Fair, Fair HavensApartments, Sebring and12:30 p.m., at the Grovesbehind Sebring Diner.

- Wednesday – 8 a.m.,Health Fair, Villa Del Solbehind Winn Dixie, AvonPark and 9 a.m., Avon ParkMeal Site, Main Street; 10:30a.m., Coping withTransitions, Crown PointeAssisted Living facility, Sun‘n Lake Blvd.

- Thursday – 10:30 a.m.,Caregivers Support Group,Balmoral Assisted Livingfacility, Lake Placid.

- Friday – 7 a.m., HealthFair, Arc Residence, PleasantStreet, Avon Park; and 9 a.m.,Health Fair, Avon Park MealSite, Main Street.


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Special to the News-SunOCALA – The weekend of

Jan. 18, more than 200 youthand adult leaders from 31counties attended a statewideTeen Health summit at CampOcala. The four 4-H repre-sentatives from HighlandsCounty included Shelby Ball,April Garcia, MeganSowards, and Julia Van Fleet.The youth were chaperonedby 4-H volunteers WendyGarcia and Laura Van Fleet.

4-H Leadership AdventureWeekend (L.A.W) is anannual event for youth ages13-18 held in January. Thisyear, Florida 4-H partneredwith United Healthcare tohost a “Teen HealthyLifestyles Summit” as a partof LAW.

Since September, three ofthe Highlands County youththat attended this summitwere also serving in a leader-ship role as Teen HealthAmbassadors. After AprilGarcia, Shelby Ball, andJulia Van Fleet were trainedin their new role, they hosteda healthy lifestyles workshopat the YMCA in Novemberand at the Teen HealthSummit they instructed youthfrom all over the state ofFlorida on how to read nutri-tion labels. The lessonsincluded fun, hands-on activ-ities and games to show

youth the importance ofbeing active.

The entire weekend atCamp Ocala included otherhealth related trainings andactivities to encourage youthto make healthier choices intheir foods and daily activi-ties. In addition to readingnutrition labels, other topicsincluded understanding serv-ing sizes, how to find time to

stay active and fun ways toget moving, the importanceof watching fat and sugarintake, and much more.

Those in attendanceincluded not only 4-H youth,but youth from many otherorganizations in Florida, aswell as 4-H leaders, volun-teers, and United Healthcarerepresentatives.

4-H is one of the nation’s

largest youth developmentorganizations and is open toany one between the ages of5-18 regardless of race, color,sex, religion, handicap, orplace of national origin. Ifinterested in joining 4-H, vol-unteering, or learning moreabout the programs, contactHighlands County 4-H agentLauren Hrncirik at 402-6540or email [email protected].

Local 4-H’ers serve as Teen Health Ambassadors

Courtesy photoYouth learn about ingredients and healthy eating habits by engaging in hands-on activities.

Dear Pharmacist: I’mgoing through a lot rightnow. This year, my NewYears’ Resolution is toexercise more, hoping totake my mind off every-thing. My schedule onlyallows me to go to the gymtwice per week. Will thishelp me feel better, interms of anxiety or mood?– F.A., New York

Answer: You’re amongan estimated 38 percent ofAmericans that make aNew Year’s resolution toeither lose weight or exer-cise more. That’s around125 million people. Whileyou tighten those abs, youincrease happy brain chem-icals, thus enhancing feel-ings of a good mood andreducing anxiety.Exercising during the dayimproves sleep. So yes,this is the perfect time foryou to commit, and I com-mend you for using thegym as your solution asopposed to other solutions,like the drinkable, addic-tive sort.

To get these benefits, theCDC recommends that youget least two and a halfhours of moderate exerciseper week. So your questionis a good one, if you onlymake it to the gym twice aweek, are you still gettingthe neurological “brain”benefits the other five daysof the week?

Researchers at theUniversity of Sao Paulo inBrazil compared brain cell(neuron) growth in rats thatwere either active orsedentary. Not surprisingly,the active rats show two tothree times more neurongrowth, plus they had bet-ter memory skills than therats who got to rest.

We all know our jeans fitbetter when we exercise,but how long will exerciseboost brain function andmood? Dr. Bucci, an asso-ciate professor of psychol-ogy and brain science atDartmouth, says this variesfrom person to person.

Don’t stop working outafter you’ve achieved asize four. Researchers

examined what happens tomemory when exercise issuddenly halted, and theresults were dramatic.After just one week, all thehealth and memory bene-fits declined in the ratswho had been exercising.After 10 weeks of inactivi-ty, the previously activerats’ brains were almostindistinguishable fromthose of the sedentary rats.

What does this mean forus? It means get off yourbutt and shake your booty.I can tell you firsthand,when I hunkered down towrite my first book in2006, I ignored my exer-cise regimen for sixmonths solid. I felt it too. Ikept losing my keys, docu-ments on the computer ... Iwould forget what I wentinto the room for and stufflike that. Today, I don’thunker down, I allot timeto write, as well as time totake a walk, hike, hulahoop, yoga, dance or dopilates. Something!

I feel terrific and mymind is very sharp.

If you’re unable to exer-cise because of physicallimitations, do one braingame per day like sudoku,scrabble or a crossword. Itincreases neuroplasticityallowing your brain togrow cells, reorganize andrewire itself. Simplydefined neuroplasticitymeans: Use it or lose it.

Exercise improvesmemory and

enhances mood

Dear PharmacistSuzy Cohen

Suzy Cohen is a registeredpharmacist and the author of‘The 24-Hour Pharmacist’ and‘Real Solutions.’ For moreinformation, visit www.DearPharmacist. com. Thisinformation is not intended totreat, diagnose or cure yourcondition.


Courtesy photoJulia VanFleet (from left) Megan Sowards, April Garcia andShelby Ball participated in the 4-H Statewide Leadershipand Health Summit at Camp Ocala recently.

Courtesy photoJulia Van Fleet holds five pounds of fat.

Paula Deen not alone with diabetes diagnosis

FootprintsOlga Luepschen

Outreach events planned

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.: GC 12-879

HIGHLANDS INDEPENDENT BANK,a Florida banking corporation,Plaintiffs,vs.BELINDA ANN BOWERS a/k/a BELINDA W. BOW-ERS a/k/a BELINDA ANN WILBURN a/k/a BELINDAW. PUGH, if alive and if not, her unknown spouse, heirs, devisess, grantees, creditors, or other par-ties claiming by, through, under or against BELINDA ANN BOWERS a/k/a BELINDA W. BOW-ERS a/k/a BELINDA ANN WILBURN a/k/a BELINDAW. PUGH, and all claimants under any of such party;CARL WILBURN and BETTY A. WILBURN, Husband and Wife, if alive and if not, her unknown spouse, heirs, devisess, grantees, creditors, or other par-ties claiming by, through, under or against CARL WILBURN and BETTY A. WILBURN, and all claim-ants under any of such party; andFORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC, a Dela-ware Limited Liability Company,Defendants.

NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTYTO: CARL WILBURN and BETTY A. WILBURN, Husband and Wife, if alive and if not, her un-known spouse, heirs, devisess, grantees, credi-tors, or other parties claiming by, through, under or against CARL WILBURN and BETTY A. WIL-BURN, and all claimants under any of such party;

1100 Vaughn Road, Sebring, FL 33872YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to

foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Highlands County, Florida:

The Property: a/k/a 100 Ivy Avenue, Sebring,FL 33870

Lot 1, Block 427, HIGHLANDS TOWERS SUB-DIVISION REVISED, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 29, Pub-lic Records of Highlands County, Florida.

Parcel I.D. No. C-25-34-28-030-4270-0010has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, toJohn K. McClure, Esquire, JOHN K. MCCLURE, P.A., 211 South Ridgewood Drive, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plaintiff's attorney, and file the original with the Clerk of the above styled court on or be-fore March 12, 2013; otherwise a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in theComplaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court onthe 28th day of January, 2013.

ROBERT W. GERMAINECLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

BY: /s/ Toni KoppDeputy Clerk

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration at Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Ave-nue, Sebring, Florida 33870; telephone (863)402-6591, not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.

February 1, 8, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 28-2012-CA-001030NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC.,Plantiff,vs.FELICIA S. COKE A/K/A FELICIA COKE, et al.,Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTIONTO:GLADSTONE COKE, JR. A/K/A GLADSTONE M. COKE, JR. A/K/A GLADSTONE M. COKELast Known Address: 6459 ORDUNA DRIVE, SE-BRING, FL 33872Also Attempted At: 4100 VILABELLA DRIVE, SE-BRING, FL 33872Also Attempted At: 2617 JASMINE WAY, SE-BRING, FL 33872Current Residence Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclo-sure of Mortgage on the following described prop-erty:LOT 23, IN THE BLOCK 61, OF SUN 'N LAKE ES-TATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, AT PAGE 51, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH-LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Choice Legal Group, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1800 NW 49TH STREET, SUITE 120, FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309 on or before March 6, 2013, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in THE NEWS SUN and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attor-ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief de-manded in the complaint.

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

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 24th day of January, 2013.

ROBERT W. GERMAINEAs Clerk of the CourtBy: /s/ Noelle Sims

As Deputy ClerkFebruary 1, 8, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTYGENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 10-001198-GCSSUNTRUST BANK, INC.,Plaintiff,vs.MELLISA MORRIS A/K/A MELISSA MORRIS;TIMOTHY BERNARD MORRIS;UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Sum-

mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed January 23, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. 10-001198GCS of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Flor-ida, the Clerk will sell to the highest and best bid-der for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Com-merce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 19th day of February, 2013 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit:

Lot 12, Block 217, Sun 'N Lake Estates Sec-tion 19, according to the map or plat thereof re-corded in Plat Book 8, Page 88, of the Public Re-cords of Highlands County, Florida.

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

Dated this 24th day of January, 2013.CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

As Clerk of the CourtBY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak

Deputy ClerkJanuary 1, 8, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTYCIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 28-2011-CA-000879PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCES-SOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUC-CESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORT-GAGE CO., FORMERLY KNOWN AS NCMC NEWCO, INC., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NA-TIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO.,Plaintiff,vs.UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASIGNEEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, OF DIANA LINZER, DECEASED; ROB HARVELL, HEIR; ALICIA CASAS, HEIR; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THEIR RE-SPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT-EES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); HEARTLAND NA-TIONAL BANK; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRES-ENTLY EXISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANT-EES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN-DER, OR AGAINST DEFENDANT(S);Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTIONTO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORIS, TRUSTEES OF DIANA LINZER, DECEASED; ROB HARVELL, HEIR

Whose residence is/are unknown.YOU ARE HERBY required to file your answer

or written defenses, is any, in the above proceed-ing with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiff's attorney, Law Of-fices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1328, telephone (813)915-8660, fascimile (813)915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, the nature of this proceeding being a suit for fore-closure of mortgage against the following de-scribed property, to wit:

LOT 28, BLOCK 86, SIXTH ADDITION OF THE TOWN OF SEBRING, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 180, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA (OF WHICH HIGHLANDS COUNTY WAS FORMERLY A PART) AND IN TRAN-SCRIPT BOOK, PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC RE-CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

ANDLOT 29, OF A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 29,

30 AND 31, BLOCK 86, OF THE TOWN OF SE-BRING, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE-CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 3A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

If you fail to file your response or answer, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plain-tiff's attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Dr., Tampa, Florida 33619-1328, telephone (813)915-8660, facsim-ile (813)915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Com-plaint or Petition.

DATED at HIGHLANDS County this 25th day of January, 2013.

Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Noelle Sims

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

February 1, 8, 2013



CASE NO.: 282010CA000427AOOOXXUS BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THECERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OFAMERICA FUNDING 2008-FT1 TRUST,MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGHCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2008-FT1,Plaintiff,vs.EDMUND S. HEUER; ROZALIA HEUER;UNKNOWN TENANT(S); INPOSSESSION OF THE SUBJECTPROPERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure Sale dated the 15th day of January, 2013, and entered in Case No. 282010CA000427AOOOXX of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein US BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING 2008-FT1 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-RIES 2008-FT1 is the Plaintiff and EDMUND S. HEUER, ROZALIA HEUER and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell to the high-est and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 at the Highlands County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 13th day of February, 2013, the fol-lowing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 76, SECTION 7, PLACID LAKES, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PLACID LAKES, SECTION 7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 72, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.If you are a person with a disability who needs as-sistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to 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 15th day of January, 2013.Robert W. Germaine

Clerk Of The Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak

Deputy ClerkJanuary 25; February 1, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 12-1107-GCFRANCIS W. BURKE, asSuccessor Trustee to Leonard M. BurkeUnder Trust Agreement dated April 2, 1996,Plaintiff,vs.HARRY EUGENE HANEY, a single man,Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTIONTO: HARRY EUGENE HANEY

ADDRESS UNKNOWNYOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been

filed against you in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Highlands County, Flor-ida, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses to it, if any, to:

JAMES L. SCHMIDT, II, ESQUIRE6725 US Hwy. 27 SouthSebring, Florida 33876

on or before February 27, 2013, and file the origi-nal with the Clerk of this Court, at the Highlands County Courthouse, 590 South Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870-3867, either before serv-ice on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereaf-ter; or a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court on January 17, 2013.

CLERK OF THE COURTBy: /s/ Noelle Sims

As Deputy ClerkJanuary 25; February 1, 2013

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Lying in Sections 1 and 12, Township 38 South, Range 30 East, Highlands County, Florida and being 35.00 feet on either side of and parallel with the following described centerline;

Commence at the Southwest corner of said Section 1; thence bear N. 00 degrees 30'32'' E. along the West line of said Section 1 for a dis-tance of 200.23 feet to a point; thence bear N. 89 degrees 10'08'' E. for a distance of 3056.61 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline of easement; thence bear the following bearings and distances along said centerline of easement:

S. 08 degrees 54'09'' W. for a distance of 256.25 feet to a point;









S. 05 degrees 22'55'' E. for a distance of 287.70 feet to a point;







N. 84 degrees 26'35'' W. for a distance of 76.66 feet to a point of curvature of a curve con-cave to the South and having for its elements a radius of 186.68 feet, a central angle of 31 de-grees 53'29'', a chord bearing of S. 63 degrees 11'51'' W. and a chord distance of 102.57 feet; thence bear along said curve for an arc length of 103.91 feet to the point of curvature of a curve concave to the Southeast and having for its ele-ments a radius of 143.13 feet, a central angel of 69 degrees 25'14'', a chord bearing of S. 12 de-grees 32'29'' W. and a chord distance of 163.01 feet; thence bear along said curve for an arc length of 173.42 feet to the point of tangency of said curve thence bear:





S. 02 degrees 12'00'' W. for a distance of 266.15 feet to a point of curvature of a curve con-cave to the Northeast and having for its elements a radius of 139.87 feet, a central angle of 70 de-grees 02'46', a chord bearing of S. 30 degrees 33'27'' E. and a chord distance of 160.54 feet; thence bear along said curve for an arc length of 170.99 feet to the point of curvature of a curve concave to the North and having for its elements a radius of 111.85 feet, a central angle of 64 de-grees 56'11'', a chord bearing of N. 81 degrees 57'04'' E. and a chord distance of 120.09 feet; thence bear along said curve for an arc length of 126.77 feet to a point of reverse curvature of a curve concave to the South and having for its ele-ments a radius of 136.53 feet, a central angle of 49 degrees 45'36'', a chord bearing of N. 74 de-grees 21'46'' E. and a chord distance of 114.88 feet; thence bear along said curve for an arc length of 118.57 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; thence bear:


N. 86 degrees 48'44'' E. for a distance of 483.65 feet to a point;





N. 14 degrees 44'47'' W. for a distance of 203.88 feet to a point;


N. 07 degrees 19'25'' W. for a distance of 164.46 feet to a point;







N. 59 degrees 08'10'' E. for a distance of 807.62 feet to the intersection with the East line of said Section 12, and the point of terminus of said centerline of easement.

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CASE NO. 10-001206-GCSSUNTRUST BANK, INC.,Plaintiff,vs.LANDRY CHERON, JR.;CARLINE VALLES A/K/A CARLINE VALLEZ;UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,Defendants.



PARCEL 27:Being a parcel of land lying in Sections 1 and

12, Township 38 South, Range 30 East, High-lands County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows:

Commence at the Northeast corner of said Section 12; thence bear S. 00 degrees 03'13'' W. along the East line of said Section 12, for a dis-tance of 304.30 feet to a point; thence bear S. 89 degrees 10'08'' W. for a distance of 1552.52 feet to the point of beginning; thence bear S. 88 de-grees 52'12'' W. for a distance of 923.33 feet to a point; thence bear N. 26 degrees 14'39'' E. for a distance of 188.11 feet to a point; thence bear N. 39 degrees 34'01'' E. for a distance of 191.60 feet to a point; thence bear N. 08 degrees 54'09'' E. for a distance of 256.25 feet to a point; thence bear N. 89 degrees 10'08'' E. for a distance of 678.87 feet to a point; thence bear S. 00 degrees 03'13'' W. for a distance of 561.22 feet to the point of beginning.

Together with and subject to the following de-scribed easements:

A 50 foot perpetual non-exclusive easement for right of way, ingress, egress and regress lying in Sections 1 and 12, Township 38 South, Range 30 East, Highlands County, Florida and being more particularly described as the West 50.00 feet of said Section 1 and 12, Township 38 South, Range 30 East, Highlands County, Florida.

AndBeing a 70.00 feet easements for the purpose

of ingress, egress, utilities and drainage, lying in Section 1 and 12, Township 38 South, Range 30 East, Highlands County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows:

Being the East 70.00 feet of said Section 1 and 12, Township 38 South, Range 30 East, Highlands County, Florida.

AndLying in Section 1, Township 38 South, Range

30 East, Highlands County, Florida and being 35.00 feet on either side of and parallel with the following described centerline;

Commence at the Southwest corner of said Section 1; thence bear N. 00 degrees 30'32'' E. along the West line of said Section 1 for a dis-tance of 200.23 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline of easement; thence bear N. 89 degrees 10'08'' E. for a distnce of 5288.00 feet to the intersection with the East line of said Sec-tion 1 and the point of terminus of said centerline of easement

And



CASE NO. 10-001037-GCSSUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.,Plaintiff,vs.EDGAR J. CERON; MARTHA N. CERON;UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,Defendants.



Lot 6, Block 53, Sun 'N Lake Estates of Se-bring, Unit 5, according to the plat thereof re-corded in Plat Book 9, Page 51, of the Public Re-cords of Highlands County, Florida.



As Clerk of the CourtBY: /s/ Priscilla Michalak

Deputy ClerkJanuary 1, 8, 2013

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.: 10-1028GCS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSMC MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6,Plaintiff,v.JUAN MANUEL MANJARRES; MARIA G. MANJAR-RES; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; PRAIRIE OAKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALENOTICE IS HEREBY given pursuant to a Final

Judgment of Foreclosure ("Final Judgment") dated January 11, 2013, and entered in Case No. 10-1028GCS of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Ju-dicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein U.S. Bank National Association, as Trus-tee on Behalf of the Holders of the CSMC Mort-gage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-6 is the Plaintiff and Juan Manuel Manjar-res, Maria G. Manjarres, Bank of America, N.A. and Prairie Oaks Community Association, Inc. are the Defendants, I shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at a public sale on February 13, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the following described prop-erty set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:All that parcel of land in County of Highlands, State of Florida as more fully described in Book 1851 Page 1890 and being more particularly de-scribed as follows:Lot 9, of Second Replat of a portion of Prairie Oaks Phase I, according to the Plat thereof as re-corded in Plat Book 15, Page 57, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, less and ex-cept, of the following: begin at the Southwesterly corner of said lot point lying on the arc of a curve concave to the southwest; thence in a northwest-erly direction and along the arc of said curve to the left (curve having for its elements a radius of 280.00 feet, a central angle of 02 degrees 21 minutes 56 seconds and a chord bearing of north 27 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds west), a dis-tance of 11.56 feet; thence north 83 degrees 21 minutes 07 seconds east a distance of 170.95 feet to the southeast corner of lot 9; thence south 79 degrees 39 minutes 04 seconds west a dis-tance of 167.15 feet to the point of beginning.**ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNERS AS OF THE DATE OF LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE.**DATED this 14th day of January, 2013.

Robert W. Germaine, ClerkAs Clerk of said Court

By: /s/ Priscilla MichalakDeputy Clerk

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS IN NEED OF A SPE-CIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHALL, WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PRIOR TO ANY PROCEEDING, CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AT (863) 534-4686 (VOICE), (863- 534-7777 (TDD) OR (800) 955-8770 (FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE).

January 25; February 1, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTFOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. 13-25

IN RE: ESTATE OFBERNICE B. PEARCE Division: ProbateDeceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estate of Bernice B.

Pearce, deceased, whose date of death was January 29, 2012, and the last four digits of whose social security number are 7360, is pend-ing in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Flor-ida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal represen-tative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other per-sons having claims or demands against dece-dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF-TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece-dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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

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

The date of first publication of this Notice is February 1, 2013.

Personal Representative:/s/ Ronald L. Pearce800 Lake Apthorp Dr.

Lake Placid, Florida 338352Attorney for Personal Representative:/s/ Charlotte StoneCharlotte C. Stone, Esq.Attorney for Ronald L. PearceFlorida Bar Number: 21297Stone & Walder, P.L.3200 US Highway 27 South, Suite 304Sebring, FL 33870Telephone: (863)402-5424Fax: (863)402-5425E-Mail: [email protected]

February 1, 8, 2013


IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTYGENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISIONCASE NO. 28-2012-CA-000169

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC,Plaintiff,vs.ISA M. RUEL, et al.,Defendants.


mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed January 8, 2013 entered in Civil Case No. 28-2012-CA-000169 of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, the Clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 19th day of February, 2013 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit:

The Southerly one-half (1/2) of Lot 4, Block 99, of TOWN OF SEBRING, according tot he plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 1, of the Public Records of Desoto County, Florida, of which Highlands County was formerly a part, and in Transcript Book 1, Page 6, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida; more particularly de-scribed as follows:BEGINNING at the most Southeasterly corner of Lot 4, where the boundary of Lots 3 and 4, of Block 99, intersect withe the North right-of-way line of Lakeview Drive; thence Northwesterly and along said right-of-way a distance of 50 feet; thence Northeasterly and parallel with the bound-ary line of Lots 3 and 4, a distance of 150 feet to a point on the South right-of-way line of Franklin Street; thence Southeasterly and along said right-of-way a distance of 50 feet to the boundary line of Lots 3 and 4; thence Southwesterly and along said boundary line a distance of 150 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.



As Clerk of the CourtBY: /s/ Toni Kopp

Deputy ClerkJanuary 25; February 1, 2013

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DUMMY 2013SERVICE DIRECTORYDUMMY5X21.5AD #00026404

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2005 FORD TAURUS SE - 4DR, Auto, Cruise Control, Cold A/C, Good Tires, Runs A-1, Looks Like New in & out,Regularly serviced. Must Sell. $5500

or Make Reasonable Offer. 863-465-1713 or 863-465-9100

9450 Automotive for Sale

SCOOTER '07, Yamaha, Vino.$1,000. obo.

Call 863-471-6475.

1999 RED HARLEY Sportster 883 upgraded with Screaming Eagle. Must See to appreciate all custom work! All work done by Harley Dealers. Always garage kept & never down. Low miles (10,900). Excellent cond. Detachable

windshield, touring seat, saddlebags & T-bags. Highway bar. Good tires & battery. Sebring $3700. SOLD!!!!!!

9100 Motorcycles& ATVs

9000Transportation

JAYCO DESIGNER 3110 '01, 5th wheel, new 8 cu.ft. fridge, 1/14/13. New awning, 3 slide outs, island sink, hard-wood entry, flooring, power front jacks, all options. $14,500 obo. 863-675-2230

5TH WHEEL- 2012 JAYCO EAGLE 31.5 RLST Super Lite / LIKE NEW used

3 X's / 3 Sides. Lists for $42,888.88 Sell for $30,000.00. Cll 419-366-2739

8400 RecreationalVehicles

8000Recreation

NOTICEFlorida statute 585.195 states thatall 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

QUALITY HORSE HAY Rolls & CATTLE "CALLIE BERMUDA" Rolls. Located

behind Hammock State Park. For Information Call 863-446-5162

0r 863-445-0009

7500 Livestock& Supplies

NEW CENTRAL AIR.Still in Box. 10 year Warranty.Installation & References Avail.

$1490.863-658-4707

7420 Heating &Air Conditioning

SEBRING-WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 68-11:30 AM

LEISURE ACRES ANNUALCLUB HOUSE SALE!

3651 US HIGHWAY 27 S.

SEBRING SAT. Feb. 2, 8 - 1pm. 2641 Queenswood Dr. Washer, Dryer, Tools,

Clothes, Furn., Jewelry, Handmade Items, Books & More!

SEBRING * ESTATE SALE * Fri. & Sat., Feb1 & 2, 8AM - 4PM, 825 Spring Lake Blvd. Sebring, Fl. Chrome & plate glass table & 4 chairs, small pool table, Mikasa dishes, Homer Laughlin dishes, wood dining table with 3 leaves and pads (no chairs), bar stools, matching sofa and upholstered rocker, leaf print wing chair, ivory lacquer entertainment unit, cocktail tables, leather sofa, large wall art, round rug ( aprox. 6ft.), octagonal tables 2/ smoke glass, art glass, blue & white pottery and glass, indoor fountain, small marble top chest (3 drawers), wall art, king bed, twin bed, lace spread (twin), bedroom pieces, kids bike, BR chairs, patio set. aluminum garden table (no chairs), large selection lace, ribbon and upholstery trims, crystal lamp prisms, doorway beads, old buttons, TVs stackable washer/dryer, small freezer, baseball cards, new comic books, kids trick bike, tools, wheelchair, shower chair. www.estatesales.net No Early Sales! Donna Collins Estate Sales

SEBRING - 3345 Sparta Road Sat., Feb. 2, 8am - ?. Sm. Appliances, Household Items, Baby Bed, Unique Items, Garden Items and Much More.

SEBRING - WILLOW GATE Annual Sale Sat. Feb. 2nd, 8AM - 12PM. Lots Of

Miscellaneous Items! Cookies & Coffee also for sale at Clubhouse. Location at

the end of Thunderbird Rd.

SEBRING - Fri., Feb. 1, 8am - 1pm, Braswell MH Park - DeSoto Rd., Lunch,

Baked goods, Paintings by Evie, Furniture. Books & Lots of Treasurers.

SEBRING - ESTATE / YARD SALE 2101 Orange Blossom Ave. (off Kenilworth Blvd.) Fri & Sat , Feb 1 & 2, 8am - ? Lots of Vintage Items. Too Much To

List. NO EARLY BIRD SALES!

SEBRING - 313 Circle Park, Downtown.Thur-Fri-Sat Pieces of the Past.

Giant Clearance Sale! All items must go! Tables,bedroom set, mattresses,

Christmas items, chairs, books, clothing & lots of misc. items. No reasonable offers refused!

SEBRING - 1004 Hammock Road * HIGHLAND WHEEL ESTATES * Flea Market and Bake Sale Sat.,

Feb. 2nd, 8AM - 12PM

LAKE PLACID 1ST. EVER SALE!Fri. - Sun. 8 - 2pm.210 Cloverleaf Rd.

Household items & lots of misc.No Early Birds!

FRANCIS I Park * Annual Rummage Sale * (behind Walgreens S.) Inside/ Outside Clubhouse at 29 Mimi St. & Sebring Dr. Sat. Feb. 2, 8 -12. Furn.,

Household items, Clothing. Too much to list! Something for everyone.

AVON PARK Fri. 8 - 3pm & Sat. 8 - ?. 29 E. Walnut St. Antiques, collectibles, depression glass, furn., dolls & more.

AVON PARK *Bonnet Lake Camp grounds* In Club House, 2825 SR 17 S,

Sat, Feb 2, 8am - 11am. Treasurers / Bargains & Something for Everyone!

Coffee & Donuts for sale!!

7320 Garage &Yard Sales

WINDOW SCREENS 13 size 48" X 33 1/2", Great Shape. All for $20. Golf

Hammock area. 269-963-7817

SHEPARD'S HOOK Plant Stand, Hangs 4 plants, For Outdoors, Black. $8. Golf

Hammock Area 269-963-7817

7310 Bargain Buys

PATIO / RESIN Round end table with standing round globe lamp that fits in center of table. $13. Golf Hammock

area. 269-963-7817

MAGIC CHEF * NEW * Apartment Size Refrigerator. $79. 863-414-8412

EMMERSON 9 inch Color Television. (White) $15. Golf Hammock Area.

269-963-7817

DINING TABLE (Rattan) glass top w/4 padded chairs. $100. 863-446-1766

BAR STOOLS (2) Wooden With Fitted Cushions / 30 Inched High / Like New!

$30. for both. 863-471-3456

BAR STOOLS (2) High Back / Black Rod Iron /30 Inches High / Beautiful!

$50 for both. 863-471-3456

25 GALLON Barbeque Grill w/ 2 racks. $100 Call (863) 214-1842

7310 Bargain Buys

PIANO ** HASTINGS SPINET ** Mahogany Color, Like New, Excellent Condition, 1 Owner, Well Maintained.

You Must Move. $400. Call Dennis 863-202-5579

ORGAN - ROLAND ATELIER, With Bench, Medium Brown, Comes with Discs and Music. Like New!! Call for

additional Information. 260-336-2236

CA$H FOR $AX.Clean out your CLOSET.I Buy old Saxophones.

Any condition. 239-289-0869

7260 MusicalMerchandise

RECLINER SOFA La-Z Boy. Good cond. $50. Call 863-452-2443

7180 Furniture

7000Merchandise

LEGAL OR MEDICAL OFFICE AVAIL. Directly across from Sebring Court

House, on the corner. 2,094 sq. ft. Can divide into 2, 1034 & 1060 sq. ft.

offices. Call 813-453-3619

6600 Business & OfficesFor Rent

SEBRING IMMACULATE NEWER 3/2/1. All tile, new paint, dishwasher, W/D, small screened in porch, extra large

shady lot, lawn svc. No smokers. Small pet. $825 + last & sec. 863-773-3956

LAKE PLACID 3/2 131 Loquat Rd.Screened patio. $700/mo. + $1,000.

security. Call 305-804-5464

6300 Unfurnished Houses

LAKE PLACID - Near Lake Placid Boat Ramp, with Lake Access. Very Nice

2BR,1BA, Appliances, A/C. $550/mo. plus $50 water. 863-465-1354.

6250 Furnished Houses

AVON PARK - NW - APARTMENTS 2BR/2BA $450 mo. New 1BR/1BA $395 mo. Plus 1st & Sec. Central

Heat & Air. No Dogs or Cats. 863-449-0195

AVON PARK * LEMONTREE APTS * 1BR $520 mo. + $350 Sec. Deposit, available immediately. Washer/Dryer & WSG included. Pets OK! Call Alan

386-503-8953

6200 UnfurnishedApartments

SEBRING FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED1BR or Studios, on the circle. Some Utilities incl. $450 - 600. Attn: Vets.

Special programs for veterans, subsidize payments, call to see

if you qualify. 863-386-9100.

6150 FurnishedApartments

SEBRING LOVELY Furnished Villa, 2/2/G. Beautiful Village w/nice ameni-ties. Seasonal 2013 & 2014. $1500 a

month. Avail. Now! 863-385-5698

6100 Villas & CondosFor Rent

SEBRING - Neat & Clean, Freshly Painted, Cracker Trail area. 2/Bed rm, 1/Bath rm, Central air/heat, Utility rm, Yard maint. inc., Close to everything.

No pets. $500/mo. 1 security. 863-381-2810

SEBRING * CUTE * 2BR / 1BA, tile floors, screened porch, W/D hookup,

quiet. Most pets OK. $550 mly. & $300 security. 2002 Decatur St. or 2007

Fernway St. Call 863-446-7274

PLACID LAKES - Duplex 2BR, 2BAImmaculate, C/H/A, Carport.Short Term/Seasonal/Yearly.

863-699-0045

** LAKE PLACID-LEISURE LAKES **Newly painted 3BR, 1.5 BA, near Golf

Course & Lake June. W/D hookup. Clean & Quiet. $575/mo. Water & Lawn

service included. No Pets. 863-465-9100

6050 Duplexes for Rent

6000Rentals

SEBRING MOBILE home on double lot. 1BR/1BA, 4811 Welcome Drive, 55+. With enclosed porch, sheds, trees and well, $42,800. 863-382-0393.

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CASE NO.: 10001110GCAXSXNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC,Plaintiff,vs.REGLA MARIA SIBILA A/K/A REGLA M. SIBILA; LAS PALMAS RESORT HOMEOWN-ERS ASSOCIATION, INC.;UNKNOWN TENANT(S); IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Fi-nal Judgment of Foreclosure Sale dated the 24th day of January, 2013, and entered in Case No. 10001110GCAXSX of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein NATION-STAR MORTGAGE, LLC is the Plaintiff and REGLA MARIA SIBILA A/K/A REGLA M. SIBILA; LAS PALMAS RESORT HOMEOWN-ERS ASSOCIATION, INC. and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB-JECT PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 at the Highlands County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 20th day of February, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:SEE EXHIBIT ``A''

EXHIBIT ``A''A PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK 4, TOWN OF AVON PARK, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 33, OF THE PUBLIC RE-CORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, (OF WHICH HIGHLANDS COUNTY WAS FORMERLY A PART) FLORIDA. BEING MORE PARTICU-LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM-MENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 12'35'' WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 12, 179.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47'25'' WEST, 36.24 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49'23'' EAST, 26.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 10'37'' EAST, 58.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49'23'' WEST, 26.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 10'37'' WEST, 58.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Admin-istrator at (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service.

Dated this 25th day of January, 2013.Robert W. Germaine

Clerk Of The Circuit CourtBy: /s/ Priscilla Michalak

Deputy ClerkFebruary 1, 8, 2013

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGFOR A VARIANCE REQUEST

HEARING NO. 1730YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC

HEARING will be held before the HIGHLANDS COUNTY Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of February, 2013, beginning at 3:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Com-missioners’ Board Room, Highlands County Gov-ernment Center Building, 600 South Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida, to consider a variance to allow for a 7.0, 6.1, and 2.7 foot front yard set-back instead of the required 10 foot front yard setback for an existing dwelling, within the area described as follows: An approximate 0.12 parcel located on Caribbean Road, just West of Ryant Road and US 27, the address being 1523 Carib-bean Road, Sebring, Florida; and legally described as follows: Lot 71, SEBRING FALLS, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 24, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida.Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the at-tention of Linda Conrad, Zoning Supervisor, P.O. Box 1926, Sebring, Florida 33871-1926, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further informa-tion. Please reference the above hearing number when calling or writing.ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO AT-TEND.ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD AT THE TIME AND PLACE SPECIFIED ABOVE.ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS COMMITTEE/GROUP, IN PUBLIC HEARING OR MEETING IS HEREBY AD-VISED THAT HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEED-INGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD WILL INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE UPON THE BASIS OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S DISABIL-ITY STATUS. THIS NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY INVOLVES EVERY ASPECT OF THE THE BOARD'S FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ONE'S ACCESS TO, PARTICIPATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TREATMENT IN ITS PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. ANYONE RE-QUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMERICANS WITH DIS-ABILITIES ACT OR SECTION 286.26, FLORIDA STATUTES, SHOULD CONTACT MRS. MELISSA BRUNS, ADA COORDINATOR AT 863-402-6509 (VOICE), VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE 711, OR BY E-MAIL: [email protected]. REQUEST FOR CART OR INTERPRETER SERVICES SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO PER-MIT COORDINATION OF THE SERVICE.ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING.ONE OR MORE LAKE PLACID TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING.Rick Ingler, Chairman


The Sebring Regional Airport & Industrial Park Community Redevelopment Agency has filed its Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 with the Clerk of Courts, Highlands County, Florida as required by Section 218.32, Florida Statutes. The Annual Financial Report is available for viewing at the Sebring Airport Authority office located at 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870 or at the Highlands County Clerk of Courts office, 600 South Commerce Street, Sebring, FL 33870 during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Sebring Airport Authority 2011-2012 fiscal year-end audit is now available for review and inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) at its offices at 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870.

Personal Representative:Donna Jean Harrison3807 Leeway CourtSebring, FL 33875

TROIANO & ROBERTS, P.A.Attorneys for Personal Representative317 SOUTH TENNESSEE AVENUELAKELAND, FL 33801-4617Telephone: (863) 686-7136Florida Bar No. 0847542E-Mail Address: [email protected]


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PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. 2012CP-000502-PCAXMX

Division ProbateIN RE: ESTATE OFJAMES DALE HARRISON,Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estate of James

Dale Harrison, deceased, whose date of death was February 27th, 2012, and whose social secu-rity number is XXX-XX-XXXX, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Pro-bate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870-3867. The names and addresses of the personal repre-sentative and the personal representative's attor-ney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other per-sons having claims or demands against dece-dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF-TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece-dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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

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

The date of first publication of this Notice is January 25, 2013.


PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. PC12-375

Division ProbateIN RE: ESTATE OFJERRY LEE COULLIETTEDeceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS(Summary Administration)

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

You are hereby notified that an Order of Sum-mary Administration has been entered in the es-tate of Jerry Lee Coulliette, deceased, File Num-ber PC12-375, by the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870; that the decedent's date of death was March 3, 2012; that the total value of the estate is $22,130.00; of which $21,500.00 is exempt property and that the names and ad-dresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:Name AddressJoyce Coulliette 7255 East Horse Hammock Road

Avon Park, Florida 33825ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE-DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is January 25, 2013.

Person Giving Notice:/s/ Maureen Houlihan

226 Baywest NeighborsOrlando, Florida 32835

Attorney for Person Giving Notice:/s/ Patricia T. Fuller, Esq.Attorney for Maureen HoulihanFlorida Bar Number: 992054The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller801 N Magnolia AvenueSuite 204Orlando, FL 32803Telephone: (407) 422-3017Fax: (407) 849-1707E-Mail: [email protected]


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By DAN [email protected] – There was-

n’t much to worry aboutheading into Tuesday’ssemifinal round of theDistrict 10-4A Tournamentfor the Lake Placid LadyDragons – as they were fac-ing a Mulberry squad theyhad outscored by a com-bined 112-39 during theirregular season meetings.

But that was preciselywhat had their head coachworried.

“I haven’t slept in threenights,” Jackie Coyne said.“I keep dreaming aboutgames. The thing I reallywanted to night was for thegirls to come out with goodeffort and not view it as aneasy win. But I was disap-pointed.”

Not that the 62-26 finalprovided much drama ordisappointment, but theeffort and intensity werelacking, especially early on.

Oh, they didn’t havemuch trouble scoring, asBria Wilson was workinghard in the paint for eightfirst-quarter points to helpthe Dragons out to an 18-8lead.

But there were plenty ofmisfires, on shots and pass-es both, the kept thingsunnecessarily close.

“We were missing waytoo many lay-ups and insideshots, which is what hap-pens when the focus isn’tthere,” coach Coyne said.

The coach’s daughter,high-scoring senior AlexCoyne, was looking to playthe facilitator more in thematch-up, but did manage afloater and a three in thefirst.

Wilson, though, shoul-dered the scoring load in the

second, draining a three ofher own and adding fiveinside scores for a 21-pointfirst half, pushing the LakePlacid lead out to 39-18.

Wilson would add threein the third to boost hergame-high total to 24 andthe Dragon bench closedout the rout.

“Games like this you

want to work on things, butnot show too much,” coachCoyne said. “We can’t bemissing the shots we didtonight, or else we’ll be inbig trouble Friday. Briareally stepped up as a threattonight, but we’re going toneed another scorer to stepup. We know DeSoto willfocus on Alex and they

know Bria is a scoringoption, so we’ll need some-one else to step up.”

Those Lady Bulldogs ofDeSoto made it to Friday’stournament finale, butfound themselves in a dog-fight with a determinedAvon Park squad beforebreaking away with the 50-30 win.

It looked like theBulldogs were going to runaway with it early, as after aToryanna Jones steal anddrive got the Devils on theboard, DeSoto went on a10-0 run.

But Avon Park clawedtheir way back with aConnie Dewberry break-away and two JohntaviaPerry jumpers to cut thedeficit to 12-9, whileremaining close at the endof the first at 19-14.

Jones had a baselinedrive early in the secondand Dewberry banked in athree later, and the DeSotolead still stood at just five,26-21, at the half.

But the Red Deviloffense couldn’t get ontrack in the second half,with an 18-2, third-quarterrun for the Bulldogs break-ing it wide open and signal-ing the end of Avon Park’sseason.

“We were down by five atthe half but we let it slipaway,” Dewberry said. “Wemade a lot of bad passesand a lot of mistakes. Thisyear we had our ups anddowns but we still workedtogether as a team. We’relike a family.”

Up in Winter Haven, theLady Blue Streaks weren’table to get past Kathleen inthe District 9-6A semifinalsTuesday, falling to the Lady

There’s a reason we callour favorite sport “fishing”and not “catching”.

We’ve all been there. One day, or one weekend

you can’t seem to do any-thing wrong.

The fish are cooperating,smashing anything youthrow at them.

And then there are days orweekends where no matterwhat you do, the fish justdon’t want to bite.

Last weekend I called abuddy of mine, Burt Watkinsfrom Avon Park, and weheaded out to LakeIstokpoga for what wehoped would be a repeat of aweek earlier when I’d gotteninto some good fish.

For starters, I was sur-prised by the number oftrucks and trailers when wearrived at the Cowhouse Rdboat ramp.

I like using this ramp,particularly when I fishalone because I can see myboat after I drop it in thewater, unlike the state rampon Rt. 98 where you dropyour boat in the water, pullit up on shore and then youhave to drive around to theparking area, where you’reno longer able to see yourboat.

Anyway, there were acouple of fellows puttingtheir boat in the water, andthey mentioned that they’djust come from the stateramp and that the parkingarea was completely full andthat guys were parking inthe grass.

They mentioned that acouple of tournaments weretaking place.

Of course, my firstthought was whether anyonewould be in my “spot”.

I would guess most fisher-men have a “spot”.

In fact, I would guessmost of us have a number of“spots”.

I certainly do, andalthough I don’t mind shar-ing my “spots”, I’m always alittle disappointed when Ihead out to my favorite lakeand someone’s already fish-ing my “spot”.

We finally got the boatlaunched and found a placeto park the truck and as Irecounted my success of theprevious week to Burt, wemotored over to my “spot”.

Three bass boats werealready fishing the area,probably already catching“my bass”, so we idled inabout 500 yards south ofwhere I’d tangled with a bigfish a week ago and startedflipping.

Within a few minutes, Isaw my line move and low-ered my rod and set the hooka little harder than usual.

A hefty two-pounder cameflying through the air, onlyto free himself from thehook, and I felt vindicatedthat the bass were in thisarea as well.

Ten minutes later I hookedand released a small male,not realizing at the time thatthis would be my last bass ofthe day.

Everybody has an opinionas to why a bass hits a lure.

Hunger, water tempera-

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News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNEBria Wilson stepped it up big Tuesday, scoring 21 first-half points, in Lake Placid’s tournament win overMulberry.

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News-Sun file photo by ERIKA CORDNeil Wilson and the Blue Streaks provided amplechallenge for Merritt Island Wednesday and had astrong season to build upon for next year.

By TAYLOR TUBBSNews-Sun correspondent

SEBRING – All goodsthings eventually come to anend.

Unfortunately for theSebring boys soccer team,their season drew to a closeon Wednesday night as theytook on the Merritt IslandMustangs in the firstround of StateRegionals.

The Streaks wereunable to get on theboard with a score, butstill managed to reinin the Mustang offenseenough to finish witha 3-0 loss.

“The game was a toughone,” said junior Neil Wilson.“A little like our last gameagainst Auburndale.”

Last Friday, the Streakstook on Auburndale in thedistrict championship.

Due to a narrow loss of 2-0against one of their rivals, theStreaks became District 13-3A runner up and advancedto regionals to take on theDistrict 14-3A champions,Merritt Island.

Advancing to the nextbracket of regionals is nowMerritt Island andAuburndale after theBloodhounds lit up LakeNona by a 6-1 margin.

“I think it’s going to be agreat match between thetwo,” said Wilson. “If MerrittIsland crosses to the center

and controls the mid-field, they have a goodchance of winning.”

For now, however,the Streaks can onlywatch from the side-lines as their tworivals compete furtherinto the State

Tournament.“I’m really proud of the

seniors,” said junior AustinWestergom. “They were real-ly the heart of the team andthey will be missed.”

“We’re going to be rebuild-ing next season.”

As unfortunate as it is thatthings must end, the success-es and experiences gainedalong the way should lead topromise and hope for theupcoming season for Sebringsoccer.

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Special to the News-SunLABELLE – Tanglewood’s

third match of the SouthCentral Florida PickleballLeague season took placeMonday, Jan. 28, atRiverbend, a motorcoachresort located just east ofLaBelle.

Many of the Tanglewoodplayers had participated inthe Riverbend skills leveltournament in December andmany of the Riverbend play-ers had competed inTanglewood’s Winter ClassicTournament in January, sothe players were familiarwith each other.

The teams played the 6/4format which includes threemen’s doubles team, twoladies doubles teams and twomixed doubles teams.

When the dust settled on ahot, windy afternoon,Tanglewood had won 14 ofthe 15 matches for a finalscore of Tanglewood 61,Riverbend 6.

The Tanglewood men’s

“A” pairing of JimmyMaynard and Wayne Buck aswell the “B” team, GarySewell and Mark Jones,remain undefeated for theseason.

Roger Binette and TomStadler, the “C” combo wontwo out of three matches.

The ladies teams of DianeReynolds and Debbie Yandellplus Gail Brown and GloriaSoltes, won all of theirmatches.

Tanglewood’s pairings ofRoger Binette and DianeReynolds plus Wayne Buckand Debbie Yandell swepttheir mixed doubles matches.

Tanglewood hostsHighlands Ridge nextTuesday, Feb. 5 .

This should be a greatmatch between two localteams.

Spectators are encouragedto come to the TanglewoodPickleball courts between10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. tosee some great action.

Tanglewood putsRiverbend in a pickle

One up, two down at Districts

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AP Girls Softball

AVON PARK – Avon Park GirlsSoftball will be holding registration forgirls ages four to 15, from 9 a.m. to Noon,Saturdays, Feb. 2 and 9, at the girls’ fieldon Anoka Street.

Need to bring a copy of your child’sbirth certificate.

Any questions, call 443-1663.

YMCA Spring Soccer

SEBRING – The Highlands CountyFamily YMCA is having a sign up fortheir Spring Soccer Program, ages 3-14.

Any questions, please call 382-9622.

Sebring Elks Golf Tourney

SEBRING – The Sebring Elks LodgeNo. 1529 monthly golf outing will be heldat Golf Hammock Golf and Country Clubon Monday, Feb. 4, beginning at 8 a.m.

Cost is $32 which includes golf, cart,lunch and prize fund.

To sign up contact Jack McLaughlin [email protected] or leave amessage on 863 471-3295.

Check in by 7:40 a.m. by the Pro Shop.

Wildlife Rehab Golf

SEBRING – Wrede’s WildlifeRehabilitation Center, Inc., will be host-ing its first annual Golf Tournament onSaturday, Feb. 9, at Golf HammockCountry Club.

The fundraising tournament goes offwith an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start and prizeswill be awarded for first and secondplace.

The cost is $60 per player and includesgolf cart and lunch, with up to three $5Mulligan Cards available.

There will also be prizes for LongestDrive and Closest to the Pin, while a HoleIn One contest is being sponsored by theCohan Radio Group.

There will be 50/50 drawings at $1 and$5 and silent auction items.

Additional lunch and drink tickets willbe available for $15 and $2, respectively.

For more information, call David at385-2770.

Lady Streak Tennis Camp

SEBRING — The Sebring High Schoolgirls tennis team will be hosting their firstannual Tennis Camp on Saturday, Feb. 2.

The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2p.m., at the Thakkar Tennis Center locat-ed in the Country Club of Sebring.

The camp is open to girls and boys agesfour to 18.

Instruction will be available for all lev-els of play.

Lunch will be provided and all partici-pants will receive a camp T-shirt.

Cost is $25 per student with family dis-counts available.

For registration and/or more informa-tion, call Coach Hollinger at 471-5513.

SFSC Hosts Heartland Games

AVON PARK – South Florida StateCollege (SFSC) Community EducationDepartment announces Heartland Gamesfor Active Adults 2013.

The Heartland Games for Active Adultswill run March 2 – 30 at various venuesthroughout Highlands County.

The cost is a $15 Registration Fee andan additional $5 per event.

The Heartland Games for Active Adultsis sanctioned by the Florida Sports ADivision of Enterprise Florida, Inc.

The mission of the games is to encour-

age and promote healthy lifestyles foranyone over 50 and to provide them anopportunity to compete at the local, stateand national levels.

Events will be held throughoutHighlands County in bowling, golf, bas-ketball, billiards, shuffleboard, pickleball,cycling, swimming, horseshoes and ten-nis.

Medals are awarded for first, secondand third place, male and female, in eachsport and age category.

Register in Building B, HighlandsCampus or any SFSC campus or center.

For more information, contactCommunity Education (Lauren Redick) at784-7388 or [email protected].

Edge Cheer Golf

SEBRING – The First Annual EdgeGolf Tournament will tee off on Saturday,Feb. 2, at the Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. with thetournament getting underway at 8:30 a.m.

The four-person scramble format has anentry fee of $240, which includes golfcart, scorecards, drinking water and lunchfor the team.

Register at Sun ‘N Lake or the EdgeCheer Center.

Ruby Tuesday’s is a sponsor and morehole sponsorships are available.

For a sponsorship, a sign for your busi-ness will be put up at a hole and you willreceive a $15 card off a purchase at RubyTuesday’s.

For any questions or more information,call Gabi Birnie at 446-0392 or MichellRhodes at (727) 686-1990.

LP Chamber Bass Tourney

LAKE PLACID – The Greater LakePlacid Chamber of Commerce AnnualBass Tournament is scheduled for Sunday,Feb. 3, at the Windy Point Boat Rampon Lake Istokpoga.

Angler applications are available on theChamber site www.visitlakeplacidflori-da.com or by calling the Chamber at 465-4331.

The event weigh in will take place atthe Windy Point Boat Ramp at 2:30 p.m.and the public is invited and encouragedto attend.

There is no charge to attend the weighin.

GOLS Indoor Soccer League

AVON PARK – Registration for GOLSIndoor Soccer League is Saturday, Feb. 2,9 a.m. to Noon at First Baptist Church ofAvon Park.

Sign-ups will take place in the FamilyLife Center (old Avon Park RecreationCenter across from the tennis courtsdowntown Avon Park.)

The GOLS Indoor Soccer League is aco-ed league for 13- to 18-year olds.

Registration is $12 and is limited to thefirst 40 players to sign up.

Each team plays one game a week at6:30 p.m. (either Tuesday or Thursday)from Feb. 12 to Apr. 18, concluding witha tournament.

GOLS (Goals Of Life and Soccer) is inits 11th year as a ministry of First BaptistChurch of Avon Park.

Indoor soccer is a valuable experiencefor improving passing and shooting skills.

Participants learn soccer and teamskills from certified coaches.

For more information, contact CoachSevern at 452-1250 or Coach Virkler at385-3235.

WILD-CARD PLAYOFFSSaturday, Jan. 5

Houston 19, Cincinnati 13Green Bay 24, Minnesota 10

Sunday, Jan. 6Baltimore 24, Indianapolis 9Seattle 24, Washington 14

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFSSaturday, Jan. 12

Baltimore 38, Denver 35, 2OTSan Francisco 45, Green Bay 31

Sunday, Jan. 13Atlanta 30, Seattle 28New England 41, Houston 28

CONFERENCECHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday, Jan. 20San Francisco 28, Atlanta 24Baltimore 28, New England 13

PRO BOWLSunday, Jan. 27

At HonoluluNFC 62, AFC 35

SUPER BOWLSunday, Feb. 3

At New OrleansBaltimore vs. San Francisco, 6 p.m.(CBS)

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

W L Pct GBNew York 28 15 .651 —Brooklyn 27 19 .587 2.5Boston 22 23 .489 7Philadelphia 19 26 .422 10Toronto 16 30 .348 13.5

Southeast DivisionW L Pct GB

Miami 29 13 .690 —Atlanta 26 19 .578 4.5Orlando 14 31 .311 16.5Washington 11 33 .250 19Charlotte 11 34 .244 19.5

Central DivisionW L Pct GB

Chicago 28 17 .622 —Indiana 27 19 .587 1.5Milwaukee 24 20 .545 3.5Detroit 17 29 .370 11.5Cleveland 13 33 .283 15.5

WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division

W L Pct GBSan Antonio 37 11 .771 —Memphis 29 15 .659 6Houston 25 23 .521 12Dallas 19 26 .422 16.5New Orleans 15 31 .326 21

Northwest DivisionW L Pct GB

Oklahoma City 34 11 .756 —Denver 29 18 .617 6Utah 25 21 .543 9.5Portland 23 22 .511 11Minnesota 17 25 .405 15.5

Pacific DivisionW L Pct GB

L.A. Clippers 34 13 .723 —Golden State 28 17 .622 5L.A. Lakers 20 26 .435 13.5Sacramento 17 30 .362 17Phoenix 16 30 .348 17.5

___Tuesday’s Games

Golden State 108, Cleveland 95Milwaukee 117, Detroit 90Portland 106, Dallas 104L.A. Lakers 111, New Orleans 106

Wednesday’s GamesPhiladelphia 92, Washington 84Indiana 98, Detroit 79Boston 99, Sacramento 81New York 113, Orlando 97Atlanta 93, Toronto 92L.A. Clippers 96, Minnesota 90Chicago 104, Milwaukee 88Miami 105, Brooklyn 85San Antonio 102, Charlotte 78Denver 118, Houston 110Utah 104, New Orleans 99Phoenix 92, L.A. Lakers 86

Thursday’s GamesMemphis at Oklahoma City, lateDallas at Golden State, late

Friday’s GamesL.A. Clippers at Toronto, 7 p.m.Miami at Indiana, 7 p.m.Orlando at Boston, 7:30 p.m.Milwaukee at New York, 7:30 p.m.Chicago at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.Sacramento at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.Washington at Memphis, 8 p.m.New Orleans at Denver, 9 p.m.Portland at Utah, 9 p.m.Dallas at Phoenix, 9 p.m.L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.

LEADERSSCORING

FG FT PTS AVGDurant, OKC 430 3851333 29.6Anthony, NYK 363 2231048 29.1Bryant, LAL 459 2861294 28.1James, MIA 432 1921113 26.5Harden, HOU 361 4071216 25.9

REBOUNDSOFF DEF TOT AVG

Howard, LAL 146 364 510 11.9Randolph, MEM 180 306 486 11.6Noah, CHI 172 326 498 11.3Asik, HOU 152 391 543 11.3Vucevic, ORL 152 352 504 11.2

ASSISTSG AST AVG

Rondo, BOS 38 420 11.1Paul, LAC 39 378 9.7Vasquez, NOR 46 432 9.4Holiday, PHL 41 365 8.9Westbrook, OKC 45 377 8.4

STEALSG STL AVG

Paul, LAC 39 100 2.56Conley, MEM 42 96 2.29Lin, HOU 48 97 2.02Westbrook, OKC 45 85 1.89Jennings, MIL 44 83 1.89Ellis, MIL 44 83 1.89

BLOCKSG BLK AVG

Sanders, MIL 42 129 3.07Ibaka, OKC 43 120 2.79Duncan, SAN 42 115 2.74Hibbert, IND 46 120 2.61Howard, LAL 43 104 2.42

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

W L OT Pts GF GANew Jersey 3 0 2 8 12 9N.Y. Islanders 3 2 1 7 22 19N.Y. Rangers 3 3 0 6 16 17Pittsburgh 3 3 0 6 16 18Philadelphia 2 5 0 4 14 20

Northeast Division

W L OT Pts GF GABoston 5 0 1 11 19 12Ottawa 5 1 1 11 24 13Montreal 4 2 0 8 18 15Toronto 3 3 0 6 18 20Buffalo 2 3 1 5 16 19

Southeast DivisionW L OT Pts GF GA

Tampa Bay 5 1 0 10 29 15Winnipeg 3 2 1 7 18 18Carolina 2 3 0 4 14 18Washington 1 4 1 3 13 22Florida 1 5 0 2 10 24

WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division

W L OT Pts GF GAChicago 6 0 1 13 24 16St. Louis 5 1 0 10 24 13Detroit 3 2 1 7 15 17Columbus 2 4 1 5 13 22Nashville 1 2 3 5 10 18

Northwest DivisionW L OT Pts GF GA

Minnesota 4 2 1 9 19 19Edmonton 4 2 0 8 17 15Vancouver 3 2 2 8 19 19Colorado 2 4 0 4 10 16Calgary 1 2 1 3 11 15

Pacific DivisionW L OT Pts GF GA

San Jose 6 0 0 12 26 10Anaheim 3 1 1 7 17 17Dallas 2 4 1 5 13 18Los Angeles 2 2 1 5 11 14Phoenix 2 4 1 5 22 22NOTE: Two points for a win, one pointfor overtime loss.

___Tuesday’s Games

Boston 2, New Jersey 1, SOSan Jose 3, Anaheim 2, SOToronto 4, Buffalo 3, OTN.Y. Rangers 2, Philadelphia 1Montreal 4, Winnipeg 3Ottawa 3, Washington 2N.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 1Tampa Bay 5, Florida 2Detroit 4, Dallas 1Minnesota 3, Columbus 2

Wednesday’s GamesMinnesota 3, Chicago 2, SOOttawa 5, Montreal 1Edmonton 2, Phoenix 1, OTVancouver 3, Colorado 0

Thursday’s GamesBuffalo at Boston, lateWashington at Toronto, lateN.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, latePittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, lateSt. Louis at Columbus, lateWinnipeg at Florida, lateColorado at Calgary, lateNashville at Los Angeles, lateEdmonton at San Jose, late

Friday’s GamesPhiladelphia at Washington, 7 p.m.Ottawa at Carolina, 7 p.m.Winnipeg at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.St. Louis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.Minnesota at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

BASEBALLAmerican League

CHICAGO WHITE SOX–Assigned RHPZach Stewart outright to Charlotte (IL).SEATTLE MARINERS–Agreed to termswith RHP Shawn Kelley on a one-yearcontract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS–Agreed to termswith 1B/3B Andy LaRoche on a minorleague contract.

National LeagueARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS–Agreed toterms with INF Cliff Pennington on atwo-year contract.MIAMI MARLINS–Claimed RHP SamDyson off waivers from Toronto.Designated OF Kevin Mattison forassignment.NEW YORK METS–Agreed to termswith RHP Shaun Marcum on a one-yearcontract.PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES–DesignatedRHP J.C. Ramirez for assignment.PITTSBURGH PIRATES–Agreed toterms with RHP Kyle Waldrop on aminor league contract.SAN DIEGO PADRES–Agreed to termswith INF Chase Headley on a one-yearcontract.

BASKETBALLNational Basketball Association

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES–Traded G-F RudyGay and C Hamed Haddadi to Torontofor G Jose Calderon and F Ed Davis.Traded G Jose Calderon to Detroit for FAustin Daye and F Tayshaun PrinceMIAMI HEAT–Signed F/C ChrisAndersen to a second 10-day contractand F Jarvis Varnado for the remainderof the season.

FOOTBALLNational Football League

DALLAS COWBOYS–Named RichBisaccia special teams coordinator.MIAMI DOLPHINS–Named MarwanMaalouf assistant special teams coach.Promoted Charlie Bullen to assistantdefensive line coach, Ben Johnson toassistant quarterbacks coach and ZacTaylor to quarterbacks coach.INDIANAPOLIS COLTS–Signed WRJeremy Kelley to a reserve/future con-tract.

HOCKEYNational Hockey League

NHL–Suspended N.Y. Islanders F ColinMcDonald two games for boardingPittsburgh D Ben Lovejoy duringTuesday’s game.CAROLINA HURRICANES–Assigned DJoe Sova from Charlotte (AHL) toReading (ECHL).COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS–Recalled FJonathan Audy-Marchessault and D TimErixon from Springfield (AHL). PlacedLW Matt Calvert on injured reserve.DALLAS STARS–Recalled D JamieOleksiak and F Antoine Roussel fromTexas (AHL). Assigned RW Reilly Smithto Texas.DETROIT RED WINGS–Reassigned RWTrevor Parkes and G Jordan Pearcefrom Grand Rapids (AHL) to Toledo(ECHL).FLORIDA PANTHERS–Loaned D ErikGudbranson and F Mike Santorelli toSan Antonio (AHL).NEW JERSEY DEVILS–Waived RW CamJanssen.TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS–Assigned DJake Gardner to Toronto (AHL).

COLLEGENCAA–Placed Southern Mississippi onfour years probation with a one-yearpostseason ban for men’s tennis.AUBURN–Announced RB Mike Blakelyhas left the football team and is nolonger enrolled at the school.

LOCAL SCHEDULE

SPORTS SNAPSHOTS

THE SCOREBOARD

Lake Placid

TODAY: Girls Basketball at District 10-2A Tournament, DeSoto, 7 p.m., if necessary;Softball at Preseason Classic, Clewiston, 4 p.m.MONDAY: Boys Basketball at District 10-4A Tournament, Avon Park, 7 p.m.; Baseballat Preseason Classic, Lake Wales,TBD; Girls Tennis vs. Clewiston, 4:15 p.m.

Sebring

TODAY: Boys Basketall at Hardee, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at District Tournament,Winter Haven, 7 p.m., if necessary.MONDAY: Boys Basketball hosts District 9-6A Tournament, 7 p.m.; Boys Tennis atHardee, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Tennis vs. Hardee, 4:30 p.m.

SFSC

TODAY: Baseball vs. Daytona State College, 2 p.m.SATURDAY: Baseball vs. Santa Fe College, doubleheader, Noon; Softball vs. SeminoleState College, 1 p.m.MONDAY: Baseball vs. Lake Sumter, 5 p.m.TUESDAY: Softball vs. Brevard, 5 p.m.

Avon Park

TODAY: Boys Basketball at Booker, 6/7:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball at District 10-2ATournament, DeSoto, 7 p.m., if necessary.TUESDAY: Boys Basketball hosts District 10-4A Tournament,TBD; Baseball vs. Sebring,7 p.m.; Boys Tennis at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Tennis vs. Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

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Special to the News-SunSOUTHWEST FLORIDA

– The Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection’sFlorida Park Service ispleased to host the RealFlorida Run Series in sevenSouthwest Florida stateparks.

The Real Florida RunSeries is a wonderful oppor-tunity for residents and visi-tors alike to enjoy the natu-ral beauty of Florida’s envi-ronment.

Sponsored in part by theFlorida Department ofEnvironmental Protection’sSouth District Office and inconjunction with 3DRacing, Inc. and the RunShoppe, the Real FloridaRun Series features sevenruns, seven parks and sevennew adventures.

The runs will take placeevery Sunday afternoonstarting Feb. 10 and endingon March 24.

Each event features a 5Krun or walk and a 10K run.

Participants can registerfor each of the races indi-vidually or receive a dis-count if the runner registersfor all seven races.

Awards will be given outat each race for the top threemen and women in each cat-egory.

For runners who partici-pate in all seven runs of therace series, there will be aGrand Prize awarded to thetop three men and top threewomen over-all.

The events will takeplace:

Feb. 10Lake Manatee State Park20007 State Road 64Bradenton

Feb. 17Paynes Creek Historic

State Park888 Lake Branch RoadBowling Green

Feb. 24Highlands Hammock

State Park5931 Hammock RoadSebring

March 3Charlotte Harbor

Preserve State Park12301 Burnt Store RoadPunta Gorda

March 10Koreshan State Historic

Site3800 Corkscrew RoadEstero

March 17Fakahatchee Strand

Preserve State Park137 Coastline DriveCopeland

March 24Little Manatee River

State Park215 Lightfoot RoadWimaumaRegister at

www.active.com and searchfor the Real Florida RunSeries, or register at the RunShoppe, located at 3512 DelPrado Blvd., Ste. 107, CapeCoral.

Registration fees are $20for 5K races and $30 for10K races.

For questions regardingthe run series please contactArielle Poulos at (239) 344-5686 or [email protected].

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DUMMY 2013; 3.639"; 2"; Black; YMCA donate boat;00026826

SPRINGLAKE GOLF RESORT* NEW; 3.639"; 3"; Black;sports; 00027217

Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.Kayaking

Location: Kings BayCounty Park, 268 NW 3rdSt., Crystal River, FL

Kayaking in the bay dur-ing peak viewing manateeseason followed by lunch ata nearby restaurant with thegroup.

Bring Kayak, paddle, lifevest and other necessarygear.

Contact EileenValachovic at 863-956-2145 for meet-up time andother information.

Saturday, Feb. 9Trail Maintenance

Location: Tenoroc FishManagement Area,Lakeland.

Meet leader at theMaintenance Shed, locatedoff Tenoroc Rd. before youget the office.

This former phosphatemining area consists oflakes, marshes, grasslandsand wooded hills, and is animportant refuge forwildlife.

Bring sturdy walkingshoes or hiking boots (noflip flops), water, snacksand lunch, sun and insectprotection. Wear longsleeves and long pants.

Contact Monika Hoerl at863-858-3106 for meet-uptime and other details.

Wednesday, Feb. 13Day Hike (6-7 miles)

Location: Tenoroc FishManagement Area,Lakeland, FL, meet at thepark Office on TenorocMine Rd.

This former phosphatemining area consists oflakes, marshes, grasslandsand wooded hills, and is animportant refuge forwildlife.

Bring sturdy walkingshoes or hiking boots (noflip flops), water, snacks,sun and insect protection.

Contact Monika Hoerl at863-858-3106 for meet-uptime and other details.

Saturday, Feb. 16Day Hike (7 miles)

Location: Tiger CreekPreserve Group will meet atthe Mini Mac Convenience

Store, 910 N Scenic Hwy,Babson Park

Tiger Creek Preserve islocated east of US 27between Babson Park andFrostproof. The trail trav-erses the rolling hills of theLake Wales Ridge, includ-ing some of the highesthills and oldest land in theFlorida peninsula.

Botanical diversity isextensive along this trail.

Bring Snacks, water, sunand insect protection.

Contact David Waldropat 863-605-3587, or [email protected] formeet-up time and otherdetails.

Sunday, Feb. 17Nature Walk

Location: Circle B BarPreserve, SR 540 (WinterLake Road), Lakeland

Approx. 3 mile walk toview birds and otherwildlife at this scenicwildlife preserve which ishome to an oak hammock,freshwater marsh, hard-wood swamp and lakeshore, a tremendous birdpopulation, including avariety of wading birds,waterfowl, ospreys andbald eagles.

Alligators inhabit LakeHancock and may beobserved from a distance.Pets are not allowed.

Bring walking or hikingshoes, water, snacks, sunand insect protection.

Contact Liane Plumhoff646-2398 or [email protected].

Saturday, Feb. 23Trail Maintenance

Location: Green SwampEast, Lakeland. Meet atRock Ridge Rd. gate.

Directions: From US-98in north Lakeland turn easton Rock Ridge Rd., at forkbear left and continue 4.2miles to gate on your left.

From SR-33 in Polk Citytravel north, turn left (west)on Dean Still Rd., turn lefton Rock Ridge Rd., after 2or 3 miles gate will be onyour right.

Contact Janice Anderson,phone 813-345-1609 oremail [email protected] meet-up time and otherinformation.

FTA – HeartlandFebruary Activities

Highlands Hammock offers manytrails for running and hiking

Special to the News-SunLAKE PLACID – Jodi and

Cliff Bluml make their yearlypilgrimage from Minnesota toLake Placid in time for theLake Placid senior softballseason.

The Blumls run lakecoun-tryvacationrentals.com, anonline private cabin rentalbusiness.

They rent 16 to 20 homes150 miles north of the TwinCities on picturesque lakesRoosevelt, Washburn, andThunder.

They boast that it is “agreat, affordable way for peo-ple to have that ‘cabin upnorth’ experience.”

However, they do prefer theFlorida sunshine to ice fishingand cross country skiing dur-

ing the winter months.On Monday, Cliff’s Yates

Insurance team battledSchooni’s Restaurant withfirst place at stake.

Yates managed a hardfought 25-24 win.

Shortstop Paul Brand, play-ing with reckless abandon,made three diving stops ondefense to thwart Schooni ral-lies, while first baseman LarryOser flashed leather on twokey scoops.

Brand (double), Oser(triple), Bluml (double), rook-ie Dave Bilyea, and WoodyHoffman had four hits.

Ed Engler (double) andwinning pitcher Jeff Stanley(three doubles, HR) had fivehits apiece, with Engler’scatch near the fence of a

Victor Rodriguez toweringblast with two out and two onended the game.

For Schooni’s, Rodriguez(two doubles, triple), RichardRucker (double) and managerDoran Quigg each had fourhits.

Seminole Tire, down sevenruns entering the last inning,rallied for 12 to upend CentralSecurity 34-31.

Gene Welbaum (two dou-bles) and Mike Kratt (triple)paced the ‘Noles with fivehits, while Darrel Richards(double), Norm Grubbs (HR),Gary Pixley (double), JimHensley (HR), and winningpitcher Harland Newby hadfour hits apiece.

For Central Security, DonWard (HR) and Fred Moore

(triple) had five hits, withDana Hurlbut (two doubles),Chet Johnson, PaulStephenson (double) and RayWilson (grand slam HR) chip-ping in with four hits apiece.

On Wednesday, CentralSecurity (3-5) and YatesInsurance (5-3) reversed rolesas The Securitymen poundedthe Insurers 34-21.

Central took no prisoners asthey crossed the plate tentimes in the last inning to“insure” the victory overYates.

Central owner and leftfielder Dana Hurlbut (twodoubles), “Wild Bill”DeStefano (double) and PaulStephenson (double) led therout with six hits each.

Hurlbut’s running catch off

a shot by Dick Cook was theplay of the game.

Manager Joe Hedges hadfive hits, while Chet Johnsonand Ray Wilson homered.

Cliff Bluml paced Yateswith five hits (three doubles,triple), while Paul Brand (twodoubles), Jeff Stanley (dou-ble) and Dave Bilyea (triple)contributed four hits apiece.

Schooni’s (5-3) disposed ofSeminole Tire (3-5) 39-23 toagain tie Yates for the leaguelead.

Leading hitmen forSchooni’s were DenisCuillerier (four doubles) andRichard Rucker (HR) withfive hits, while Bill Gallagherhad a monster game with twohome runs and the cycleamong his six hits.

Brian Heaphy and JohnMcCallum (HR) joined TheHit Parade with four apiece.

Cuillerier, Rucker, Heaphyand McCallum are all firstyear players in Lake Placid.

Leading Seminole Tirewere Howard Carney (HR),Norm Grubbs (four doubles),and Bill Card with five hitseach.

Darrel Richards (double)and Gary Pixley (double)chipped in with four hitsapiece.

In addition to her work onlakecountryvacationrentals.com, Jodi Bluml also uses hercomputer skills to do lpsoft-ball.com.

Please visit the site for fur-ther league information.

From 10,000 Lakes to Lake Placid

News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNEEvan Lewis and the Panthers broke out the big bats Wednesday in a 13-3 win over thevisiting Webber International JV squad. After last Friday’s season-opening, 6-5 win overthe College of Central Florida, South Florida had a rough weekend, dropping a 5-1game at Seminole State College Saturday, a 6-5 nail-biter at Lake Sumter Sunday and an11-3 loss Monday at Webber. Now back in the win column, the Panthers host DaytonaState today at 2 p.m. before facing Sante Fe College at home in a doubleheader Saturdaybeginning at Noon.

Panthers power to welcome win

Special to the News-SunSEBRING – Wednesday,

Jan. 30, action in the Sebring60s Senior Softball Leaguesaw the first place VFW4300Cubs upending the FairmountAngels 20-3.

The Cubs defense turnedfour double plays to make it atotal of seven in their last twogames.

Doing the heavy hitting forthe Cubs was Jesse Hathawaywith four hits.

Todd Martin, RogerGasperlin, Don Dobbert (1double) and Boom BoomBuja (1 triple) all had threehits each.

Winning pitcher was JohnKloet with Dan Webb gettingthe save.

Fairmount stars were JohnMiller (double) and BillTodd, with two hits each.

The other game had thesecond-place IndependentWhiteSox beating the Alan -Jay Red Sox 11-3.

Leading the way for theWhite Sox where Bob Rothand Tom McNally with fourhits each.

Gary Steeves added threehits while Moe Pier andCraig Sutliff chipped in withtwo hits each.

The losing Red Sox had JRReed with three hits, FrankLantz and Bill Allicot cameup with two hits each.

Monday, Jan. 28, scoreshad the Fairmount Angelsedging Alan-Jay’s Red Soxwith five runs in their last atbat, 12-11.

Batting stars for the Angelswere Gallo Gonzalez with thegame winning hit, JohnMiller (double), JC Brown(double), all with three hits.

Scoring for Alan-Jay wereDick Schultz, Frank Lantz,Bill Allicot and FredRichardson all witrh threehits each.

The other game had theVFW4300 Cubs outscoringthe Independent White Sox19-12 for first place.

VFW 4300 was lead byTodd Martin and DonDobbert with four hits each.

Bill Scrase had a careerday with three hits and twohome runs.

John “Boom-Boom” Bujaand Ray Trudell also hadthree hits each.

Dan Webb got the win onthe mound while John Kloetgot the save.

The games will continue atHighland Sports complex forthe 60s next Monday andWednesday, Feb. 4 and 6, at10 a.m.

Admisson is free so comeout and support SebringSenior 60s Softball.

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tures, moon phases, theshape, size or color of thebait, or even the action.

I’m no scientist, or biolo-gist, but I believe bass havea natural responsive instinctto predators, meaning thatwhether they’re hungry ornot, whether the moon is inthe right place or the colorof the lure is pumpkinseedor red flake, they’ll strike itif they’re there.

And that’s the key!After an unproductive

hour in our first spot, wemoved to another section ofthe lake, only again to find anumber of boats alreadythere.

One of the boats was mov-ing west, so we idled in andpositioned the boat to moveeast.

This meant we’d be fish-ing water that had alreadybeen fished, but I wasn’t tooconcerned.

I’ve often followed anoth-er boat and caught plenty of

fish.Maybe the fishermen in

the boat I followed weren’tcovering the area as well as Idid, or maybe, as I believe,the bass move in and out ofthe reeds, always providing abrand new opportunityregardless of whether some-one had already beenthrough the area or not.

But on this day, there wereno takers – nothing, not asingle hit!

Maybe the guys that hadjust been through the areacaught everything in theirpath.

Or maybe, they were alsofollowing someone else thathad caught all the availablebass.

Or maybe, there were nobass there in the first placeand the bass had simplymoved.

I’ve raised bass in largeaquariums, and one thingI’ve observed is they arealways hungry.

Or at least they are always

willing to strike somethingthat looks like food that hap-pens to fall into their vicini-ty.

Sometimes, as I’veobserved, they need to be“coaxed” into striking.

Dancing the bait provoca-tively in front of them nearlyalways provoked a strike.

Even bass that had justeaten a couple of shiners, orhalf a dozen nightcrawlers(still holding the worms intheir mouth) would strike atthe lure.

So my assumption, whenI’m fishing and not “catch-ing” is that there were nobass where I fished.

I know many of you mightargue this point, but I justhave a hard time believingthat a bass will just shutdown and ignore a free mealbeing danced in front of hisor her nose.

So where did the bass go? If the weather conditions

are stable or even improving,why wouldn’t they be in the

same place you found them aday or a week earlier?

I don’t know. If I did,that’s where I’d be fishing.

Buck Perry says the homeof the fish is deep water.

But in the absence of deepwater, what’s their nextchoice?

Going deeper into vegeta-tion?

Or perhaps finding a dif-ferent type of vegetation orcover, or a different area ofthe lake.

John Wood, tournamentdirector for TheOkeechobee/Istokpoga TeamTrail, reported that theyfished a tournament Sundayon Lake Istokpoga and theguys who won the tourna-ment, Ed Stoodhuff and Brad

Bay definitely found them. By 8:30 a.m. they had five

fish weighing a whopping37.13 pounds.

Their two largest, a 9.30and a 9.19 took first- andsecond-place big bass pots.

Their smallest bassweighed in at over sixpounds.

An incredible day, to saythe least.

They were obviously“catching” and not just fish-ing.

Another 9-pounder wasweighed in and finishedthird for big bass and earnedthe angler nothing.

Lots of nice five-fish lim-its were caught and releasedproving once again that thefish are in the lake some-

where, you just have to findthem.

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


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Golf HammockOn Wednesday, Jan. 30, the Golf

Hammock Ladies Played a game ofPartners - Best Ball.

In First Flight, first place went JoyceStanley and Ruth Kirk with 61, whilethere was a tie for second between theduos of Lorraine Friend and GuestElaine, and Anne Coffey and TrudyStowe, both with 62s.

In Second Flight,Mary Cripps andEleanor Short teamed up to win with a54, with Joan Armbruster and MargePederson three shots back with 57 forsecond.

Third place in the flight went toGladys Zitelli and Roxie McMillon with60.

Last Monday, Jan. 28, the MezzaGroup played Individual Pro-Am Pointsat Golf Hammock Country Club.

There was a tie for first place in Agroup between Frank Borgia and FredLatshaw.

Harvey Kecskes was in first place inB group with plus 3 and Jim Gulick atplus 1.

Mike Amselm came in first place inC group with minus 1 and there was athree way tie for second place betweenDavid Mulligan, Bob Kecskes and JackBartelli with minus 4.

In D group ther was a tie for firstplace between Billy Parr and TerryYandle at plus 3

In E group Jerry Edwards was infirst place with plus 4 and Ken Spencercame in second at even.

Bob Hughes scored plus 4 for firstplace in F group and Howard Brown atplus 2 in second place.

Jerry Hodges was at even that wasgood for first place in G group and BobMorrison at minus 1 in second place.

Bob Botelho scored plus 6 for firstplace in H group and Ginny McVey insecond place at plus 2.

Mark Flora came in first place withplus 4 in I group and Ken Granger insecond place with plus 1.

Jerry Patterson was at plus 1 to takefirst place in J group and a tie for sec-ond place between Greg Brewer

and Frank Branca at minus 1.Terrie Trumbull scored plus 7 in K

group for first place and Doc Thomaswith plus 6 for second place.

In L group Pete Mezza scored aspectacular plus 10 and in secondplace Don Meitz with plus 1.

Ann Freese scored plus 6 to takefirst place and in second place wasBilly Ringo with plus 5 in M group.

Next week the Mezza Group will playat Golf Hammock starting g at 7:45a.m.

There will be a large group due to

the Elks being there. Please arrive early to

register and if changesare to be made callPete Mezza at 382-1280 no later thanNoon on Sunday, Feb.3.

Harder HallDon Thompson had

a Hole-In-One on No. 5at Harder Hall Monday,Jan. 28. The hole wasplaying at 112 yardsand he used a pitchingwedge. It was wit-nessed by Bob andRodger, both fromupstate New York.

Lake JuneWest

A Scramble wasplayed Thursday, Jan.24.

Tying for first/sec-ond places were theteams of Ken Rowen,John and GloriaHuggett, Ron and Carol Cobert; Georgeand Barbara Derlo, Bob and VernaKnishka and George Cloud with 48each. Third place, John and ShellyByron, Ott and Maxine Wegner with50.

Closest to the pin: (Ladies), No. 2,Donna Eades, 2-feet-4; and No. 8,Doris Weeks, 1-foot-8. (Men), No. 4,John Huggett, 22-feet-9.

The Men’s Association played aMen’s League event Wednesday, Jan.23.

Winning first place was the team ofSonny Shelton, Art Schmeltz, DonBoulton and Walt Nagel with 39; sec-ond place, Doyan Eades, HowardLangston, Jack Maginnis and GeneRay with 40; and third place, ClaudeCash, Mario Cappelletti, Ott Wegnerand Al Welch with 41.

Closest to the pin: No. 2, MarioCappelletti, 12-feet-2; No. 4, ClaudeCash, 22-feet-4; and No. 8, GeorgeCloud, 3-feet-2.

The Ladies Association played agame on Monday, Jan. 21.

Tying for first/second places werethe teams of Wanda Jones, CarolCobert, Charlotte Mathew and JaniceBarringer; Joyce Swartz, Beth Little,Doris Weeks and Pat Asmus with 36each. Third place, Donna Palmatier,Lynn Martin, Barbara Cash and MarieAilor with 37.

Closest to the pin: No. 2, SylviaWest, 2-feet-2; No. 4, Doris Weeks,

21-feet-10; and No. 8, Jane Roush, 4-feet-10.

Placid LakesThe Men’s Association played the

President’s Cup on Wednesday, Jan.23.

No. 1, Moss def., No. 16, HowardTicknor, 2 & 1

No. 2, Bauman def. No. 15, LarryKress, 3 & 2

No. 3, Marceau Chef, No. 1, BudSoydi, 1 up

The Women’s Association played anEclectic Tournament (two-week event)Tuesday, Jan. 15 and 22.

Low Gross - First place, Sue Mackeywith 78; second place, Judy Thompsonwith 86; and third place, Von Lacy with87. Low Net - First place, NarolaRosenberg with 53; second place, EllieShaw with 59; and third place, BarbMoriarity with 60.

Closest to the pin: No. 2, BarbMoriarity, 4-feet-2.

River GreensThe Morrison Group played a game

Tuesday, Jan. 29.Winning first place was the team of

Roman Belobradich, WarrenHerendeen, Don McDonald and ButchSmith with minus-15.

Tying for second/third places werethe teams of Cliff Aubin, Tom Avelair,Jim Cercy and Bill Mountford; Lefty St.

Pierre, Tim Thomas,Gerry Page and ChrisWidger with minus-16each.

A Limited Membergame was playedMonday, Jan. 28.

Winning first placewere Tom and JanetBrouwer and RayBassett with plus-66;and second place,Bernie and SharonKoster, Mike Gillett andTom Shaver with plus-69.

Individual winnerswere: First place, TomBrouwer with plus-7.

Tying forsecond/third placeswere John Hierholzerand Janet Brouwerwith plus-5.5.

The Morrison Groupplayed a gameMonday, Jan. 28.

Winning first placewas the team of LeftySt. Pierre, JimAnderson, Ken

Brunswick and Butch Smith withminus-28; second place, Dave Kelly,Tom Morway, Cliff Aubin and TomAuclair with minus-26; and third place,Gil Heier, Ken Koon, Cecil Lemons and(Draw) Tom Morway with minus-25.

The Morrison Group played a gameThursday, Jan. 24.

Winning first place were TomMorway and Ken Brunswick withminus-10. Tying for second/thirdplaces were Butch Smith and WayneCarlin; J.R. Messier and Paul Johnsonwith minus-8 each.

The Ladies Association played aPro-Am tournament on Thursday, Jan.24.

Winning first place was the team ofBarb Bieber, Gerry Leslie and PeggyNichols; second place, P. Eldridge,Elaine Keppler, Ruth Wallace and LucyRoberts; and third place, Pam Calvin,Pat KIncer, Linda Therrien and LauraSmutnick.

Individual winners were: First place,Anita Calvin with plus-6.5; secondplace, Donna Johnson with plus-5; andthird place, Patricia Gower with plus-4.5.

The Morrison Group played a gameMonday, Jan. 21.

Winning first place were Lefty St.Pierre and Gil Heier; second place wereBill Mountford and Tim Thomas; andthird place, Al Farrell and Ken Koon.

SpringLake

On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the SpringLake Women’s Golf League played aTwo Person Total Net Score on thePanther Creek Course.

The first-place team of Terri Austinand Donna Ryan came in with a NetScore of 140.

Second place went to Carolyn Irvineand Patty Miller with a 142 and thirdplace went to Rosie Foote and SharonWarner with a 143.

On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the SpringLakeMen’s Golf Association held a Two ManPick Your Partner event where thegame was Team Net Score; i.e., bothscores net of handicap were addedtogether for scoring purposes.

This event was held on the PantherCreek golf course in three flights – A,B, and C.

In the A Flight, winner of first placewas Kirby Gann and John Starks, withnet scores of 70 and 68 for a total of138.

Second place went to Bill Lawensand Jan Hard, with net scores of 73and 69 – 142.

Coming in third place in the A Flightwas Joe Burgoyne and Vern Baxterwith net 74 and 71 - 145.

Pat Jaskowski and Gordon Reid fol-lowed at 146, with Gary Behrendt andBill Kingshott at 147.

In the B Flight, first place was wonby Harry Lasiter and Wayne Nelsonwith net scores of 68 and 64 - 132.

We have learned that Mr. Nelson hasbeen (unfairly) exercising his golfmuscles over at Bobcat gym; super-vised by a certain Mr. Docherty.

Second place was taken by GerryEsty and Ed Beauchim with two net71’s totalling 142.

Third place went to Ken Rohr andKen Willey with net scores of 76 and72 - 148.

These were followed by Will Davidand Joe Troia, tied with Bob Hinde andChips Ryan at 149; closely followed byDave Kamish and Bob Berg, withscores of 79 and 71 - 150, and a deci-sion by Mr. Kamish to move up to theGold Tees.

First place in the C Flight went toRay McKenzie and Ron Brochu, whohad net scores of 73 and 69 for 142.

Second in C Flight was taken byVern Hoffman and Larry Colclasurewith net scores of 70 and 74 - 144.

Third place went to “Wild Man” JimFoote and “Sprinkler Head Dave”Docherty at 145 strokes.

The Wild Man actually discoveredsome new Out of Bounds markers onthe right side of the eighth fairway.

They were followed by Bart Rath andDan Porter at 147 and Gale Monda andGeorge Thomas at 148.

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Do you enjoy going forboat rides, picnicking atstate parks, deer hunting orbass fishing?

Many of Florida’s resi-dents and visitors enjoy thestate’s abundant naturalresources.

From the crystal clearwaters of the Keys, to thevast Everglades to therolling hills of the Panhandle– Florida is a unique andbeautiful place.

Fishing, hunting, boatingand wildlife viewing aremultimillion-dollar indus-tries in the state.

We all want to be able toparticipate safely, conve-niently and in a way thatdoesn’t harm the environ-ment and wildlife.

Enter the officers of theFlorida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission(FWC).

We all have a right toenjoy the outdoors, and withthat comes a responsibilityto protect the outdoors andthe people and wildlife in it.

FWC officers have beenentrusted with the extra dutyof being frontline guardiansof these natural resources.

They are responsible for“Protecting Paradise” forcurrent and future genera-tions to enjoy.

This column will tell howthey do that.

There is a legal and philo-sophical concept acceptednationwide, referred to asthe “Public Trust Doctrine.”

It is the idea that naturalresources are for public useand that the government ischarged with maintainingthem.

The methods to achievethat concept have developedover the years (e.g., theWildlife and Sport FishRestoration Program, butconservation officers havealways been an integral partof making it a reality.

As you are out and aboutenjoying all Florida has tooffer, you’ll likely come intocontact with some of the 853FWC officers across thestate.

Keep in mind the big jobthey have to do and the com-mon interest you share.

In fulfilling your responsi-bility to protect our “public

trust,” you can help FWCofficers do their job.

Talk to them. FWC officers are expected

to listen to a concern from aboater or a question from alandowner.

That helps our officers tar-get their efforts and providebetter service.

Their community involve-ment also includes participa-tion in youth and outreachactivities.

The FWC’s Wildlife AlertReward Program is anothergreat way to help; you canreport violators like poachersor people boating under theinfluence.

Col. Jim Brown leads theFWC’s Division of LawEnforcement, and he wantsto hear from you too –whether you have somethingpositive or negative to say –about different issues aroundthe state or interactions withofficers in the field.

You can contact him byvisitingMyFWC.com/Contact andselecting “Divisions andOffices.”

Together we can keepenjoying all Florida has tooffer and keep it healthy andsafe!

Editorial note: “ProtectingParadise” provides a glimpseinto the world of an FWC officer.Finding lost hikers, checkingboaters for safety gear and teach-ing children about fishing andhunting are just some of the con-tributions they make. This col-umn is written by Katie Purcell,Division of Law EnforcementCommunity RelationsCoordinator. It will feature dif-ferent topics to help communi-cate with the public and fosterthe shared passion and team-work that are vital to protectingFlorida’s people and beautifulnatural resources for years tocome.


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Devils 38-30 in a defensivebattle.

The teams had split theirseason series, with Sebringtaking a 55-49 win in earlyDecember while Kathleenwon a 58-44 contest Jan. 8.

This time around, bothsquads dug their heels andwent at it in a back-and-forthaffair that saw the biggestlead by either team at eightpoints.

But it was the Devilsinside game the poweredthem through, with 23 oftheir points on the night com-ing in the paint.

And it was this scenariowhich spelled the final doomfor the Streaks.

Still within relative reachwith just over two minutes toplay, a missed Kathleen freethrow could have givenSebring a chance.

But game-high scorerChristian Strawbridge wasable to steal the offensiverebound for the Devils andput it back in for what wouldamount to the final straw.

“A missed shot here or amissed free throw there, itwould have been a differentresult,” Blue Streak headcoach Mike Lee was quotedas saying afterward. “I am

very proud of the way thegirls battled back.”

Acadian sportswriter SteveKnapp contributed to this story.

Continued from 1B

News-Sun photo by DAN HOEHNEToryanna Jones shared team-high honors with eight pointsTuesday, but a second-half cold snap cost the Lady Devils ashot at continuing their season.

Hoops sees Lady Dragons as the sole survivors

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ANGLICAN

� New Life Anglican Fellowship, 10 N.Main Ave. (Woman’s Club), Lake Placid, FL33852. Rev. Susan Rhodes, Deacon inCharge, (863) 243-3191; [email protected]. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.Teaching, Holy Communion, Music,Fellowship, Healing Prayer. “Pastoral andSpiritual”.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

BAPTIST

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

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:15 p.m.;Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Youth Activities, 6-7:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting/Bible Study, 6p.m.; Worship Choir Practice, 6 p.m.;Mission Programs for Children, 6:45 p.m.Hispanic Services: Sunday school at 9:30a.m., worship service at 11 a.m.Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Sundaybroadcast on Cable TV Channel 6. Call453-6681 for details. “In the heart of AvonPark, for the hearts of Avon Park.”

First Baptist Church of LakeJosephine, 111 Lake Josephine Drive,Sebring (just off U.S. 27 midway betweenSebring and Lake Placid). Your place forfamily, friends and faith. Sunday morningworship service is 11 a.m. Nursery is pro-vided for both services with Children’sChurch at 11 a.m. Life changing BibleStudy for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m.Associate Pastor Allen Altvater leads theyouth in their quest to become more likeChrist. Sunday night worship at 6 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer meet-ing at 7 p.m. along with youth worship inthe youth facility, and missions training forall children. Call the church at 655-1524.� First Baptist Church of Lake Placid,Knowing God’s Heart and Sharing God’sHope, 119 E. Royal Palm St., Lake Placid,FL 33852 (863) 465-3721, Website:www.fbclp.com. Email: [email protected]. Sunday services - TraditionalService 9 a.m., Contemporary Service10:30 a.m. Link Groups at 9 and 10:30a..m., Wednesday Activities: Family dinnerat 5 p.m. ($4 per person, reservationsrequired). Prayer meeting, YouthIntersections, and MaxKidz Extreme meetat 6:15 p.m. The church is at 119 E. RoyalPalm St., Lake Placid. For information, call465-3721 or go to www.fbclp.com.� First Baptist Church of Lorida locatedright on U.S. 98 in Lorida. Sunday Schoolbegins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sundayworship services are at 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m. Preschool care is provided at the 11a.m. worship service. Wednesday eveningBible Study and Prayer meeting is at 6:30p.m., followed by adult choir rehearsal.From September the AWANA groups meet.First Lorida is the “Place to discover God’slove.” For more information about thechurch or the ministries offered, call 655-1878.� First Baptist Church, Sebring, 200 E.Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870.Telephone: 385-5154. Dr. AllenHigginbotham, Interim Pastor; Rev. NunoNorberto, associate pastor, minister ofmusic and senior adults; and Dixie Kreulen,preschool director. Group Bible Studies,9:15 a.m.; Blended Service, 10:30 a.m.;Mision Buatista Hispana, 2 p.m.; SundayEvening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday nightprograms at the ROC begin 5:30 p.m., atchurch begin 6:30 p.m. Preschool andMother’s Day Out for children age 6 weeksto 5 years old. Call 385-4704. Websitewww.fbsebring.com� Florida Avenue Baptist Church, 401 S.Florida Ave., Avon Park. Mailing address is710 W. Bell St., Avon Park, FL 33825.Telephone, 453-5339. Rev. John D. Girdley,pastor. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; SundayWorship, 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. Children’sChurch; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.Wednesday night programs for children,youth and adults at 7 p.m.� Independent Baptist Church, 5704County Road 17 South, Sebring, FL 33876.Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship,10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, 6 p.m.Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Fundamental,soul-winning, mission-minded, King JamesBible Church. Larry Ruse, pastor. Phone655-1899. Bus transportation.� Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808Gardenia St., Lake Placid (just off of Millerat the west end of Lake June) “Where theold fashion gospel is preached.” SundaySchool begins at 9:30 a.m.; SundayWorship service at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday

Evening Service is at 6 p.m. WednesdayPrayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6 p.m.Call the church at 699-0671 for more infor-mation.� Maranatha Baptist Church (GARBC),35 Maranatha Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870 (Ahalf mile east of Highlands Avenue onArbuckle Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.;Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week service,Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily Prayer and BibleStudy, 8 a.m., Hamman Hall. Pastor GeraldWebber and Associate Pastors DonMessenger and Ted Ertle. Phone 382-4301.� Parkway Free Will Baptist Church,3413 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870.Welcome to the church where the “Son”always shines. Sunday School, 10 a.m.;Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday EveningWorship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday EveningWorship, 7 p.m. End-of-the-Month-Sing at6 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month.The Rev. J.S. Scaggs, pastor. Churchphone: 382-3552. Home phone: 214-3025.Affiliated with the National Association ofFree Will Baptists, Nashville, Tenn.� Sparta Road Baptist Church, (SBC)4400 Sparta Road. Rev. Mark McDowell,Pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; SundayMorning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday EveningWorship, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/BibleStudy, 6 p.m. Nursery provided. For infor-mation, call 382-0869.� Southside Baptist Church (GARBC),379 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. David C.Altman, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages,9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 10:45a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday:Student ministry, 6:30 p.m.; Awana kinder-garten through fifth grade, 6:30 p.m.; AdultMidweek Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. Anursery for under age 3 is available at allservices. Provisions for handicapped andhard-of-hearing. Office phone, 385-0752.� Spring Lake Baptist Church, “Wherethe Bible is Always Open.” Pastor RichardSchermerhorn, 7408 Valencia Road; 655-2610. Assistant Pastor Ronald Smith, 386-1610. On U.S. 98 at the Spring Lake VillageII entrance. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. forall ages; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.;Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.Wednesday Mid-week Bible Study andPrayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Nursery availablefor all services.� Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC) 3704Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and Valerie, acrossfrom Florida Hospital), Sebring. Tim Finch,pastor. Sunday School, 9;30 a.m.; SundayMorning Worship, 10:45 a.m.; and SundayEvening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday:Prayer, Bible Study, and Youth, 6:30p.m.Nursery provided. For information, call382-3695.

CATHOLIC

� Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church,595 East Main St., Avon Park, 453-4757.Father Nicholas McLoughlin, pastor.Saturday Vigil Mass is 4 p.m. in English and7 p.m. in Spanish; Sunday mass 8 and10:30 a.m. in English. Weekday mass at 8a.m. Confessions are at 3:30 p.m.Saturday. Religious Education Classes are9-10:20 a.m. Sunday for grades K through8th. Confirmation class is from 6:30-8 p.m.Wednesday. Youth Nights grades 6th andup, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday.� St. Catherine Catholic Church, 820Hickory St., Sebring. Parrish office/mailingaddress: 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870,385-0049, 385-6762 (Spanish); fax, 385-5169; email, [email protected]; website,www.stcathe.com. School Office/Mailing,Principal Dr. Anna V. Adam, 747 S. FranklinSt., Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7300; fax, 385-7310; email [email protected]. Schooloffice hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Clergy: Very Rev. José González,V.F., [email protected] or 385-0049;

Parochial Vicar, Rev. Victor Caviedes, 385-3993; Assisting Priest (retired), Rev. J.Peter Sheehan; Decons, Rev. Mr. James R.McGarry and Rev. Mr. Max M. Severe.WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday:- 3:30 and 5 p.m. (vigil); Sunday - 8 and 10a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. (HolyFamily Youth Center), every third Sunday ofthe month at 2 p.m. (French Mass). DailyMass: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.Saturday at 9 a.m. Sacrament ofReconcilliation: 7:15-7:45 a.m. first Friday,2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday and 9-9:45 a.m.Sunday. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Monday-Friday.� St. James Catholic Church, 3380Placidview Drive, Lake Placid, 465-3215.Father Michael J. Cannon. Mass schedule:Summer (May 1 to Oct. 31) - Saturday Vigil,4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.;Weekdays, 9 a.m. December thru Easter -Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.and 11 a.m.; Weekdays 9 a.m.; and HolyDays 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., firstSaturday at 9 a.m.

CHRISTIAN

� Cornerstone Christian Church, (SaxonHall) 1850 US 27 South, Avon Park, FL33825. Love Christ - Love People. BillRaymond, Preaching Minister. Jon Carter,Music Minister. Sunday, 9 a.m. Bible Study;10 a.m. Worship; Communion availableeach week. Wednesday, 7 p.m. HomeFellowship Group. For more informationcall 453-8929 or 449-0203.� Eastside Christian Church, 101 PeaceAve., Lake Placid, FL 33852 (two mileseast of U.S. 27 on County Road 621), 465-7065. Ray Culpepper, senior pastor.Sunday: Bible classes, 9 a.m.; WorshipCelebration with the Lord’s Supper eachweek 10:15 a.m. Thelma Hall, organist; andPat Hjort, pianist. Wednesday: Praise andPrayer, 6:30 p.m.; “Building God’sKingdom for Everyone.” “Jesus Christ, theWay, Truth and Life!” “Alive and Worth theDrive!”� Sebring Christian Church, 4514Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33872. TodSchwingel, Preacher; David Etherton,Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.;Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Sunday YouthService, 6 p.m; Evening service at 6:30p.m. Wednesday night meals, 5:30 p.m. fol-lowed by classes at 6:30 p.m. ChangingSeasons, a men’s grief support group,meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays.Alzheimers Caregivers Support Groupmeets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Office hours, 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 382-6676.� First Christian Church (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, 154 N.Franklin St. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. morning

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

CHURCH OF BRETHREN

� Church of the Brethren, 700 S. PineSt., Sebring, FL 33870. Sunday: ChurchSchool, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15a.m. Wednesday: Temple Choir, 7:30 p.m.Phone 385-1597.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

� Avon Park Church of Christ, 200 S.Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825.Minister: Don Smith. Sunday WorshipServices, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nurseryfacilities are available at every service.Bible Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. andWednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered classesfor all ages. Church phone: 453-4692.� Lake Placid Church of Christ, 1069Hwy 27 North, Lake Placid, FL 33852.Mailing address is P.O. Box 1440, LakePlacid, FL 33862. Sunday morning wor-ship is at 10 a.m. Sunday evening worshipis 6 p.m. Bible class 9 a.m. Sundays andWednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are invit-ed to join us. For more information, call thechurch at 863-465-4636 or visit the websitehttp://www.thelordsway.com/lakeplacid-cofc/.� Sebring Parkway Church of Christ,3800 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870;385-7443. Minister: Kevin Patterson. Timesof service are: Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m.;Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.; SundayEvening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday BibleClass, 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF NAZARENE

� First Church of the Nazarene of AvonPark, P.O. Box 1118., Avon Park, FL33825-1118. 707 W. Main St. RandallRupert, Pastor. Sunday: Sunday schoolbegins at 9:45 a.m. for all ages; morningworship at 10:45 a.m.; and evening serviceat 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service is at7 p.m. with special services for childrenand adults. Special services once a monthfor seniors (Prime Time) and Ladies min-istries. If you need any more information,call 453-4851.� First Church of the Nazarene of LakePlacid, 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid,FL 33852. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Eveningservice, 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. JuniorChurch activities at same time for K-6grade. Sunday School Bible hour (all ages),9:30 a.m. (Transportation available.)Sunday evening praise and worship serv-ice, 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayerservice, 7 p.m. Children and youth activitiesat 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is wel-come, please come worship with us. TomSchwankweiler, Pastor. Phone 453-6052.

PLACES TO WORSHIP

RELIGIONAtonement LutheranChurch - ELCA

SEBRING — This is theFourth Sunday afterEpiphany. Deacon DavidThoresen’s sermon will bebased on the gospel readingof Luke 4:21-30. Super BowlPancake Breakfast Sundayfollows worship service,sponsored by the Men’sGroup. All the buckwheat orregular pancakes you can eatand sausage, orange juiceand coffee. Admission is a“can of soup” or freewilloffering to be donated toNew Testament Mission.Everyone welcome.

Feb. 13 is Ash Wednesdayservice with Communionand Imposition of Ashes at 7p.m.

Lenten soup, sandwichand pie suppers starting at 5p.m., Feb. 20 through March20, followed by informalworship service and pro-gram. Members and visitorswelcome.

Christ LutheranChurch - LCMS

AVON PARK — This isthe Fourth Sunday afterEpiphany. Pastor Scott

McLean will preach a ser-mon titled “He Speaks WithAuthority!” The church is at1320 County Road 64, eastof the Avon Park HighSchool past the four-waystop sign. Call 471-2663 orsearch online at christluther-anavonpark.org.

Christian ScienceChurch

SEBRING — The lessonsermon on Sunday morningis titled “Love.” The keynoteis from I Corinthians 13:8,“Love never fails.”

The church is at 154 N.Franklin St.

Christian TrainingChurch

SEBRING — Rev. LindaM. Downing will bring themessage titled “A PouringOut” at the Sunday morningservice. The Wednesdaynight Bible study is theGospel of John.

CovenantPresbyterian Church

SEBRING – Sundayschool is in the CovenantLife Center. Bill Mulcay is

leading the discussion basedon the book, “RespectableSins: Confronting Sins WeTolerate” by Jerry Bridges.

Ladies, the Wednesdaymorning Bible study meetsin the conference room.They are using NancyGuthrie’s book, “ThePromised One,” - SeeingJesus Christ in Genesis, andthe Monday night Biblestudy meets in the CLC.They will be using JenniferRothschild’s book, “Walkingby Faith.”

The Men’s Bible Studywill meet Monday. They arestudying the book ofEphesians by John Stott.

The Missions Festival iscoming Feb. 10, 12 and 13.Rev. Jeff Lee from RUF willbe the keynote speaker onSunday, Feb. 10. TheMissions Festival Bulletin isnow available in theNarthex. Sign up in theNarthex for the MissionsFestival Breakfast on Feb. 12and the International Dinneron Feb. 13.

The church is at 4500 Sun’N Lake Blvd.; phone 385-3234; fax 385-2759; or e-mail [email protected] website is www.cpcse-bring.org.

Emmanuel UnitedChurch of Christ

SEBRING — Rev. GeorgeMiller will deliver theSunday morning sermon,“Widows, Lepers, Captivesand Poor.”

The church is 1.7 mileswest of U.S. 27 on CountyRoad 634 (Hammock Road).Call 471-1999 or visitsebringemmanuelucc.com formore information.

Faith Baptist Churchof Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID — PastorBill Cole will preach “God’sMath” from Ephesians 2:11-22, continuing in his series“The Believer’s UnlimitedBank Account.” Sundayevening he will preach“Identify Yourself!” fromJoshua 5, which continues inhis evening series “The Keysto Triumphant Living.”

A special Bible studies,Journey of a Lifetime,begins Sunday and will alsobe offered on Tuesdayevenings. Learn more aboutthe Bible in this study thanthe average Christian willlearn in a lifetime.

A four-week Bible study,Kinsman Redeemer a studyof Ruth, also begins Tuesdayand will be held from 1-3p.m. on subsequent Tuesdaysthrough February. If youwere a slave, who would buyyou freedom? If you had anenemy, who would come toyour defense? In the OldTestament, this person wasknown as a “kinsman-redeemer.” If you are abeliever, you already haveone ... Jesus Christ.

To help with planning forthese studies, pre-registra-tion is requested. For moreinformation or to register,call 465-0060.

For further informationabout activities of the FaithBaptist (A Family of Faith),check out the website atwww.faithbaptistchurchlp.com. The churchis at 660 Holmes Ave.

Faith LutheranChurch

SEBRING — ThisSunday, the church cele-brates Fourth Sunday afterEpiphany.

The adult Sunday schoolclass is studying “BlessedAre the Peacemeakers” ...

Practicing Ministry ofReconciliation.

First ChristianChurch-Avon Park

AVON PARK — Sundaythe church will continue inits series of lessons duringBible study on The GloriousSecond Coming of JesusChrist. Wednesday night willbe desserts with a prayertime to follow.

First Christian Church isat 1016 W. Camphor (behindthe Wells Fargo Bank). Call453-5334 or [email protected] with any questionsor to request information.The church website iswww.firstchristianap.com.

First ChristianChurch (Disciples ofChrist)

SEBRING — At theLord’s Table this Sundaymorning will be Dick andSharron Campbell.Communion will be servedby Sandra Laufer, EffieSimmonds, Fran Goff andCarol Chandler.

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EPISCOPAL

� 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. Church office385-7649, for more information.� St. Francis of Assisi AnglicanEpiscopal Church, 43 Lake JuneRoad, Lake Placid, FL 33852.Phone: 465-0051. Rev. Elizabeth L.Nelson, Rector. Sunday Worship, 8a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday evening: HolyCommunion with Healing Service,6 p.m. Thursday: Holy Communionwith healing service, 9 a.m. Childcare available at the 8 a.m. and10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

EVANGELICAL FREECHURCH OF AMERICA

� The Church of the Way EFCA,1005 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring.Sunday school and worship serviceat 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youthactivities, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.The Way is a church family whogathers for contemporary worship,teaching of God’s Word, prayer andfellowship. Come early and stayafter for fellowship time. Child careand children’s church are provided.Reinhold Buxbaum is pastor. TheWay – A place for you. OfficePhone: 471-6140, Church CellPhone: 273-3674. Email: [email protected]. Web site:www.TheWayChurch.org

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.

INDEPENDENT

� First Christian Church, 1016 W.Camphor St., Avon Park, FL 33825;(863) 453-5334; on the Web atwww.firstchristianap.com. Ourmotto is “Jesus is First at FirstChristian Church.” Greg Ratliff,Senior Minister; Bible School 9a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesdaystudies for all ages, 6 p.m. Nurseryprovided for all events.

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 firstTuesday of month; Ladies GroupWELCA meets at noon secondTuesday of month with lunch. Bringa dish to pass. Labyrinth PrayerGarden open seven days a week tocongretation and community. Comegrow with us. Phone 385-0797.� Christ Lutheran Church AvonPark – LCMS, 1320 County Road64, 1/2 mile east of Avon Park HighSchool past the four-way stop sign.Sunday Divine Worship is at 10a.m. Holy Communion is celebrat-ed 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 (863) 471-2663 orsee christlutheranavonpark.org.� Faith Lutheran Church –LCMS, 2740 Lakeview Drive,Sebring. Reverend RobertReinhardt, Pastor. Church phone:385-7848, Faith Child DevelopmentCenter, 385-3232. SundayTraditional Worship Service, 8 a.m.; Sunday Praise Worship Service,10:30 a.m. Communion is servedthe first, third and fifth Sunday ofthe month. Sunday school andBible classes, 9:15 a.m. Worshipservice is broadcast at 8 a.m. onWITS 1340 AM each Sunday.Educational opportunities includeweekly adult Bible studies. Faith’sCloset Thrift Store (385-2782) isopen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m.to noon Saturday. All are warmlywelcome in the Faily of Faith.� Good Shepherd LutheranChurch (AALC) AmericanAssociation of LutheranChurches, 3240 Grand Prix Drive,Sebring, FL 33872. James Weed,pastor. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nurseryprovided. Social activities: Choir,Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385-2346.� 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 Luke Willitz at 385-2293 orvisit the Web site at www.newlifesebring.com.� Resurrection Lutheran Church- ELCA, 324 E. Main St., atMemorial Drive, Avon Park. PastorRev. John C. Grodzinski. Sundayworship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.;Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.Fragrance Free ServiceWednesdays at 7 p.m. OpenCommunion celebrated at all serv-ices. “God’s Work, Our Hands.”� 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 for

January 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 Groupactivities (call for meeting timesand dates). Visit us online at:www.Trinitylutheranlp.com.

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 p.m.Wednesday: Children, ages 4 yrsthrough 5th 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 serv-ice, 6 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeck. Asmall 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, [email protected]. Casey L. Downing,associate minister, [email protected]. Church phone:314-0482. Web site: www.ctmforme.com� Crossroads of Life, 148 E.Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL33852; Tel. 863-655-9163. Theplace of your Divine appointment.We expect our supernatural God totransform our lives through Hispower and grace. Come, learn ofHis plan and destiny for you. WithHis plan we receive His provisionalong with His perfect timing andopportunity. What you have longedfor, but have been missing, cannow be received. The direction youhave been thirsty for will suddenlyquench your parched soul. Come toexperience what you have beenmissing for so long – empowermentin every area of life. We teach, trainand send forth to win souls. Youdon’t speak English – no problema.We have a Spanish interpreter. Welook forward to fellowship and wor-ship with you at 7 p.m. everyWednesday. Pastoers Gil and RosaBenton (Faith Never Fails).� Grace Bible Church, 4541Thunderbird Road, (second churchon left) Sebring, FL 33872. Phone,382-1085. Dustin Woods, interimlead pastor. 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 World class-es. Small groups meet throughoutthe week. Church phone is 402-1684; Pastor Bruce A. Linhart.� The Lord’s Sentinel FellowshipChurch, 148 E. Interlake Blvd.,Lake Placid (at Lake PlacidChristian School), Pastor JuanitaFolsom. Sunday morning service,10:30 a.m.; Monday, SentinelSchool of Theology, 7 p.m.; Churchservice, Tuesday, 7 p.m. More infor-mation at www.juanitafolsomministries.com.� Union Church, 106 N. ButlerAve., Avon Park, FL 33825.Contemporary worship service is at6:30 p.m. Saturday with PastorTiger Gullett. Sunday traditionalworship service is at 7:45 a.m. and9 a.m. Contemporary Sunday wor-ship service is at 10:45 a.m.Nursery and children’s church onSaturday nightes and 9 and 10:45a.m. Sundays. Breakfast and lunchmenus at Solid Grounds. SeniorPastor is Bill Breylinger. Office: 453-3345. Web page at www.weare-union.org.� Unity Life Enrichment Centre,new location, 10417 OrangeBlossom Blvd. S., Sebring, FL33875; 471-1122; e-mail [email protected]. Web site, www.unityofse-bring.org. 10:30 a.m. SundayCelebration Service, Nursery andChildren’s Church. Weekly Classes,Christian Bookstore and Cafe,Prayer Ministry, Life EnrichmentGroups. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer,senior minister transforming livesfrom ordinary to extraordinary.

PRESBYTERIAN

� Covenant Presbyterian Church(PCA), 4500 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd.,Sebring, 33872-2113. ACongregation of the PresbyterianChurch in America. Sunday morn-ing worship: Traditional service,10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15a.m. Wednesday evening PrayerMeeting, 6 p.m.; Children’s/YouthGroup, 5:30-7 p.m.; choir practice,7:15 p.m. Phone: 385-3234; Fax:385-2759; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site:www.cpcsebring.org. Office hours:8:30-12:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.� 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. Email:[email protected], Rev. Darrell A. Peer,pastor. Sunday School, all ages,9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.Youth Group (middle school andhigh school age), 3:30-6:30 p.m.Tuesdays. Wednesday: Adult BibleStudy, 10:30 a.m. Nursery available

during worship. Call the churchoffice for more information andother classes.� First Presbyterian Church,ARP, www.fpclp.com, 117 N. OakAve., Lake Placid, 465-2742. TheRev. Ray Cameron, senior pastor;the Rev. Drew Severance, associ-ate pastor. Sunday - TraditionalWorship, 8 and 9:30 a.m.;Contemporary Worship, 11 a.m.;Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.Wednesday evenings: Adult BibleStudy 7 p.m. (Nursery available),Youth Group – (middle and highschool) 7 p.m., RockSolid (kinder-garten through fifth grade) 7 p.m.Family Biblical Counseling avail-able by appointment.� 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], Sabbath School,9:30 a.m Saturday. Church Service10:45 a.m. Saturday. Wednesdayprayer meeting 7 p.m. CommunityService hours on Tuesday andThursday is from 9:00 a.m. till 2p.m. A sale takes place the firstSunday of each month. SeniorPastor Paul Boling. WalkerMemorial Academy ChristianSchool offering education forkindergarten through 12th grades.ALL ARE WELCOME. SeniorPastor is Frank Gonzalez. Websiteis 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. Communityservice: every Monday 9-11 a.m.Health Seminar with Dr. Seralde,every Friday, 10:00 a.m. PastorNathan Madrid.

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.salvationarmyse-bring.com or call Major BruceStefanik at 385-7548, ext. 110.

UNITED METHODIST

� First United Methodist Church,105 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870.The Rev. A.C. Bryant, pastor.Traditional Worship 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. The10:55 a.m. Sunday worship serviceis broadcast over WITS 1340 onAM dial. There is a nursery avail-able at all services.� First United Methodist Church,200 S. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL33825. (863) 453-3759, DevonJarrett, Pastor. Sunday School - 9a.m., Worship - 10:30 a.m. Biblestudy every Wednesday at 6 p.m.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, pastoral assis-tant. Sunday schedule: HeritageWorship Service, 8:30 a.m.;Sunday School for all ages, 9:30a.m.; Celebration Worship Serviceat 10:45 a.m.; New Song worshipservice at 10:45 a.m. Loving nurs-ery care provided every Sundaymorning. Middle School Youth, 4p.m.; High School Youth, 5:30 p.m.We offer Christ-centered Sundayschool classes, youth programs,Bible studies, book studies andChristian fellowship. Church office,465-2422 orwww.memorialumc.com. LakeviewChristian School, VPK to grade 5;465-0313.� St. John United MethodistChurch, 3214 Grand Prix Drive,Sebring, FL 33872. The Rev.Ronald De Genaro Jr., Pastor.Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; AdultSunday School, 11 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 servicestarts 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, Jesus didn’t reject people,neither do we. Join us for worshipevery Sunday at 9:30 a.m. andyou’ll be embraced by a compas-sionate congregation that is all-inclusive. We’re at the corner ofHammock and Hope. Choir andBell Choir practice on Wednesday;Bible studies throughout the week.471-1999; sebringemmanuelucc.com.

PLACES TO WORSHIP

The pastor will continuethis week with part two ofthe study of Jacob and Esau.The Scripture is fromGenesis 27:30-38.

Call the church office at385-0352. The church is at510 Poinsettia Ave.

First PresbyterianChurch - A. R. P.(Avon Park)

AVON PARK — OnSunday morning, The pas-tor’s sermon is titled “LoveMercifully” based on Luke6:27-38.

In the adult Sunday schoolclass, the pastor leads theclass in a video series titled“The Life and Ministry ofthe Messiah” sponsored byFocus on the Family. Thelessons are filmed on loca-tion in Israel and narrated byRay Vander Lann. Sunday’sfilm is titled “Priene - LivingStones.” Matt Sboto teachesthe youth class and they arestudying the book of

Ephesians.The choir’s introit will be

“I Come to the Cross” andthe anthem will be “Be ThouMy Vision.”

Immediately after worshipservice, there will be a“Souper” Bowl meal in fel-lowship hall. Various soups,sandwiches, cakes and bev-erages will be served. Anoffering will be taken for theChurch Service Center.

Immediately after themeal, the Women’sMinistries will have an exec-utive board meeting in theparlor.

On Monday there will bean Action Crew meeting.

On Wednesday the pastorwill lead Bible study on“How Do We Glorify God?”

The church is at 215 E.Circle St. (with twoentrances on LagrandeStreet). Call 453-3242.

First PresbyterianChurch - A. R. P.

SEBRING — “Sharing

With God” is the title ofSunday morning’s sermongiven by the Rev. Darrell A.Peer.

Miriam Circle meetsMonday in the adult class-room.

Ruth Circle meetsTuesday; call for meetingplace.

Women’s MinistriesRetreat at Sudan InteriorMission is Saturday, Feb. 9.Registration begins at 9:30a.m. Bring a salad to sharefor lunch. Guest speaker isYetta Bengston.

First PresbyterianChurch - ARP (LakePlacid)

LAKE PLACID – PastorRaymond Cameron contin-ues his series on 1 Samuel.“God Over All” on Sunday.God is sovereign over allthings, over all nations, overall peoples, over all situa-tions. God is sovereign inthe hard things and the won-derful things of life. God

cares and is working in,through and around allthings, for His glory, for thegood of His people, and toestablish His kingdom. Aswe read, pray and study thisOld Testament book togeth-er, it is opportunity to seeand consider our own storiesin the greater context ofGod’s story, even as we willsee in our reading of 1Samuel. The study continueinto 1 Samuel 4.

The sermon can be heardat all three worship servicesand on the websitewww.fpclp.com.

Call the church office at465-2742 from 8:30 a.m. to3 p.m. Monday-Friday forany questions. The church isat 117 N. Oak Ave.

First UnitedMethodist Church ofSebring

SEBRING — Rev. A.C.Bryant’s sermon will be“The Christ of Scripture”with Scripture taken from

Acts 18:18-29. Super Souper Bowl Party

is at 6 p.m. Sunday. Bring acan of soup for the foodpantry and a dish to pass.Activities are planned for thechildren.

United Methodist Womenwill meet at 11 a.m. Tuesdayand go to the Palms forlunch at 12:15 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 will be aSweetheart Dinner andDance from 6-8 p.m.

The church is downtownat 126 S. Pine St. Visit thewebsite at www.sebringfirstumc.com. Call 385-5184.

Heartland ChristianChurch

SEBRING — Pastor TedMoore’s sermon this weekwill be “When the WineRuns Out!” Scripture will betaken from: John 2:1-11.

The Sunday morning serv-ice will include HeartlandSingers singing “Our GodReigns”, Ruth Rayburnsinging “I'm Bound for the

Kingdom”, Beverly Nuskesinging “Jesus is All INeed”, and Roland Batessinging “Eastern Gate”.

The church is at 2705Alternate Route 17 South(behind Publix); phone 314-9693.

Memorial UnitedMethodist Church

LAKE PLACID — PastorJohn Bryant will preach atthe Heritage Worship Serviceand the Celebration WorshipService. Pastor JerryMcCauley will preach at theNew Song ContemporaryService. The Worship Bandwill lead the service.

Youth will have a SuperBowl Party at the Lighthousefrom 5 p.m. until half time.

The church is at 500 KentAve. Call 465-2422.

Parkway Free WillBaptist Church

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morning Bible lesson,“Awed By His Greatness,”is taken from the book ofColossians, chapter one.Pastor Jim Scaggs willbring the Sunday morningand evening messages.Wednesday evening will bepraise, prayer and Biblestudy continuing in thebook of James.

St. John United

Methodist Church

SEBRING — Sundaymorning, the Rev. RonaldDe Genaro Jr.’s messagewill be “The Gift of Love.”Biblical reference is from ICorinthians 13.Communion will be served.

Sebring Church ofthe Brethren

SEBRING — ThisSunday morning the pastor

will preach on “GodSpeaks.”

For more information,call 385-1597.

Spring Lake UnitedMethodist Church

SEBRING — SpringLake United MethodistChurch is at 8170 CozumelLane. Rev. Clyde Weaver’sSunday sermon will be“The Lord’s SupperDesign.”

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I often receive mail fromdifferent sources addressingme with several interestingtitles. Among the manytitles, I am more commonlyreferred to by others as“Father,” “Reverend,” or“Pastor.” Now, all three ofthese words are biblical.They simply are not wordsthat describe me. Whenused to describe me andwhat I do, they are usedincorrectly.

First of all, the term“Father” describes GodAlmighty and no one else.Jesus said in Matthew 23:9,“Do not call anyone onearth your father; for Oneis your Father, He who is inheaven.” This passage isnot referring to the termused by a child of his bio-logical father. Rather, thisis a warning against desig-nating any person in a spir-itual sense as “Father.”There is only one Father,and He is God.

Secondly, the word“Reverend” is a term that isfound only one time in theentire Bible. It is an olderEnglish word that can belocated only in the KingJames or AmericanStandard Versions of theBible. Concerning the Lordin Heaven above, Psalm111:9 reads that “holy andreverend is His name.” Asthis particular word isreserved only for the nameof God, it is simply arro-gant for any man or womanto attach this holy descrip-tion to his or her ownname. For example, moderntranslations often use theword “awesome” in placeof the term “reverend.”What would happen if allof the religious people whocall themselves “Reverend”suddenly asked to be called“Awesome?” I think youget my point.

The third term I men-tioned was “Pastor.” This isone of the most misusedwords in the religious

world today. It is often usedto describe a teacher,preacher, or evangelist,however that applicationalone would be a misappli-cation of the word. Tounderstand the term “pas-tor” better, we need to lookmore closely at the Greeklanguage in which the NewTestament was originallywritten to record God’s newcovenant with us.

Three Greek words –presbuteros, episkopos, andpoimen – are translated intothree pairs of Englishwords – elder & presbyter,overseer & bishop, andshepherd & pastor, respec-tively. These six terms areall used to describe variousaspects of a single position.To keep it simple, we willrefer to this position as“elder,” since that is one ofthe more commonly usedterms in the New Testamentdescribing this office.

A preacher must not beconfused with a pastor. Infact, Ephesians 4:11 makesthe distinction between anevangelist (preacher) and apastor (elder). It even dis-tinguishes a pastor from ateacher, which could alsorefer to a preacher (onewho preaches or teaches thegospel of Jesus Christ toothers).

Certain qualificationsmust first be met in orderto be an elder. Among sev-eral mentioned, Titus 1:5-9reads that an elder must be“the husband of but onewife, a man whose children

believe and are not open tothe charge of being wildand disobedient.” Whatdoes this tell us? It tells usthat an elder (pastor) mustbe a man (not a woman)who is married to a wife(not single) with childrenwho believe (has offspring)and are not disobedient (areunder control). These quali-fications and others for anelder are further detailed in1 Timothy 3:1-7.

The message is simple.To be an elder, presbyter,overseer, bishop, shepherd,or pastor (as the Bibledefines it), one must firstfulfill the requirements forthat position as set out inGod’s word. For one tolabel himself or herself oth-erwise would be to defyand reject the inspiredinstructions given to us byGod.

So, what am I, and whatdo I do? I am simply ateacher, preacher, or anevangelist, because I teachothers about God’s will forman, preach from the Bible,and evangelize those fromplace to place who are will-ing to listen and learn ofthe good news of JesusChrist. The three terms Ijust mentioned are not onlybiblical, they are all used todescribe the particular jobthat I perform. However,they are only descriptionsof what I do. They are notlofty titles I wear for every-one to see.

“So, Kevin, what shouldI call you?” someone mightask. If you want to knowwhat to call me, just callme, Kevin. After all, that iswhat my parents named me.

Kevin’s Komments is presentedby Sebring Parkway church ofChrist assembling at 3800Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL33870. Look on the Internet atwww.sebringcoc.com, or e-mailat [email protected].

Kevin, what should I call you?

Kevin’sKommentsKevin Patterson

Special to the News-SunLAKE PLACID —

Elisabeth von Trapp, grand-daughter of the famous Baronand Maria von Trapp, whosestory was made into themusical “The Sound ofMusic,” is scheduled to per-form a concert at 4 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 10 at FirstPresbyterian Church of LakePlacid. Her concert repertoirecovers much of the gamut ofvocal music, including classi-cal, pop and Gospel favoritesalong with her own composi-tions.

von Trapp was born andraised in Vermont and “thesounds of music“ have been apart of her life since her ear-liest memories. Her profes-sional singing career beganduring childhood and by theage of 16 she was playingguitar and traveling the backroads of New England per-forming with her siblings atweddings, gospel meetingsand town halls. Since thattime, she has performedbefore audiences in Europeancathedrals and the KennedyCenter in Washington, D.C.

Continuing her family’spassion for music, von Trapphas pursued creating her ownartistic voice. In this, shecounts her father, Werner vonTrapp’s, guitar playing andsinging as a noteworthyinspiration. The New YorkTimes has called her voice“hauntingly clear” and awriter with the NarragansettTimes declared it “flawless.”

The 4 p.m. concert will

also include the adult andchildren’s choirs of FirstPresbyterian Church singingwith von Trapp on the songs“Edelweiss” and “The StormIs Passing Over.” Lightrefreshments will be served

in the Gospel Garden startingat 3:30 p.m.

The church is at 117 N.Oak Ave. For any furtherinformation, call the churchoffice at 465-2742.

Von Trapp family member toperform at LP Presbyterian Church

Courtesy photoElisabeth von Trapp, a granddaughter of the famous ‘TheSound of Music’ family of Baron and Maria von Trapp, willbe in concert Sunday, Feb. 10 at First Presbyterian Churchof Lake Placid.

Highlands CountyPrayer Vigil plannedfor Feb. 10

LAKE PLACID — Jointogether for an evening ofprayer for the community,schools and businesses, chil-dren and families, andabsolute protection and pro-vision of our lives. The vigilwill be held from 6-8 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 10 at WorkingFaith Ministries, 424 CountyRoad 29, Lake Placid.

For more information, callthe Youth for Christ office at386-0005.

Ladies share‘Recipes for Life’

SEBRING — The SebringParkway Church of Christ isholding its annual LadiesDay from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday. The theme for thisyear is “Recipes for Life.”Registration and a continen-tal breakfast begins at 8:30a.m. and lunch will beserved at noon.

The Sebring ParkwayChurch of Christ is at 3800Sebring Parkway. For moreinformation, call 385-7443.

Reaves holds gospelmeeting

FROSTPROOF — TheFrostproof Church of Christis hosting a gospel meetingSunday through Friday, Feb.

10-15, with H. Brownlee“Brownie” Reaves fromCummings, Ga. The churchis at 40 W. “A” St.; phonenumber is (863) 635-2607.

On Feb. 10 he will talkabout “Things We MustBelieve”, “Benefits of theChurch”, and “Taking OurStand at the Foot of theCross” during the three serv-ices. Services will be at 7:30p.m. Monday-Friday, Feb.11-15, and will focus on thefollowing: Feb. 11 - “TheWorld’s Attraction and theChristian’s Responses”; Feb.12 - “Jehoiakim’s PenKnife”; Feb. 13 - “TheFamily in a GodlessSociety”; Feb. 14 - “HeavenHolds All To Me”; and Feb.15 - “Something We MustBe Doing”.

Concert supportsStrong KidsCampaign

SEBRING — A benefitconcert in support of theStrong Kids Campaign willbe at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22at Sebring Middle School,500 E. Center St. Featuredartists will be The WacasterFamily, Andrea Mathis Bandand BFC Family Band, withspecial appearances byJustus Martin, Nala Priceand By the Sword.

Tickets are only $10 andinclude three complimentaryvisits to the YMCA. For

more information, call the Yat 382-9622.

Covenant plansseveral events

SEBRING — 4M willmeet from 8 a.m. to 12 noonSaturday, Feb. 9 at CovenantPresbyterian Church. A lightbreakfast will be provided inthe Covenant Life Center.Sign up in the Narthex.

The Ladies Book Clubwill meet at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the con-ference room to discuss “ATree Grows in Brooklyn” byBetty Smith.

Prime Timers, sign up andmake plans to go to the“Ride the Museum Train” inParrish from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.Bring a sandwich and a dishto share for a picnic in apark along the way.

St. John spaghettidinner planned

SEBRING — St. JohnUnited Methodist Churchwill host a spaghetti dinneron Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 3214Grand Prix Drive (justbehind Walmart). Servingtimes are 4, 5 and 6 p.m.

Tickets are $8 and may bereserved by calling thechurch office at 382-1736.Limited walk-ins and take-out will be available.

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Special to the News-SunSEBRING — Dr. Daniel Anderson will be

guest speaker for the February BibleConference at Maranatha Baptist Church,Feb. 3-6. Meetings will be at 6 p.m. eachevening and at 9 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday.

Anderson is in his 35th year of service withAppalachian Bible College in Mt. Hope,W.Va. and is completing his 30th year as pres-ident of that institution. After receiving hisBible/Theology diploma from AppalachianBible College, he went on to earn degreesfrom Faith Baptist Bible College, GraceTheological Seminary and Dallas Theological

Seminary (Th.D.). He and his college sweet-

heart, Rosalie (an AssociateProfessor of Music), havebeen married for 40 yearsand have five children and 10grandchildren.

The Maranatha congrega-tion extends a cordial welcome to friendsfrom the community to share in these meet-ings. The church is in Maranatha Village offArbuckle Creek Road, two miles east of StateRoad 17 North. For more information, call382-4301 or 214-4859.

Anderson will be guest speakerat Bible Conference

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DUITAMA, Colombia —It’s one of the most heart-tugging tales of Colombia’slong civil conflict: Rebelsappear at the jungle home ofa poor farmer carrying a 7-month-old boy with band-aged left arm.

The farmer tells them that

the medicine man they seekisn’t around. They leave thebaby anyway, and promiseto return the following day.But they don’t. The aban-doned child won’t see hishostage mother until anemotional reunion after sheis finally freed from captivi-ty three years later.

Now an award-winningmovie about the case hasitself become a part of thedrama.

Clara Rojas, who gavebirth to Emmanuel in 2004while a hostage ofColombia’s main leftistrebel group, has asked acourt to prevent the film,“Operation E,” from beingshown in the country, sayingit would harm her child and“the free development of hispersonality.”

A ruling could come thisweek in a case that hasbrought Rojas under criti-cism from anti-censorshipadvocates including writers,film critics and evenPresident Juan ManuelSantos, a former newspaper-man.

Rojas was campaign man-ager for presidential candi-date Ingrid Betancourt whenthe two were seized by theRevolutionary Armed Forcesof Colombia, known as theFARC, in 2002.

Her story of a jungle rela-tionship with a still-mysteri-ous rebel and childbirththrough a difficultCaesarean section, of havingthe baby taken from her andof their tender reunion, haslong enthralled Colombians,whose nation was especiallytraumatized by rebel kidnap-pings in the 1990s and early

2000s.Rojas objects to the

movie’s focus on the farmer,Jose Crisanto Gomez, whoshe says held her son “cap-tive” for seven monthsbefore turning him over theColombia’s child welfareagency.

The Spanish and Frenchfilmmakers say they wereintrigued by Gomez’s storybecause he claimed not tohave known until Rojas’release that the fair-skinnedbaby brought to him byrebels was born to a politicalhostage.

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LOS ANGELES —“Warm Bodies,” the latestpermutation of the zombiescreen phenomenon, placesheart over horror and roman-tic teen angst over sharpsocial commentary. The lowgore quotient and emphasison young love might disap-point genre purists, but forthose open to the idea of agently goofy mash-up, thefilm is strong on atmosphereand offers likably low-key,if somewhat bland, charms.As a date movie for teensand twentysomethings thatnods toward edgy fantasywhile favoring down-to-earth mellowness, theSummit release is primed tohit the box-office sweetspot.

Working from IsaacMarion’s young-adult novel,writer-director JonathanLevine has devised a featurethat’s his highest-conceptproduction to date, yet stillsomehow his least contrived.His affinity for low-keymale coming-of-age stories,demonstrated in “TheWackness” and “50/50,”lends itself to the saga of anundead sensitive guy whofalls for a real-live girl.

The story’s dystopian ver-sions of Romeo and Julietare Nicholas Hoult’s R — hecan’t remember his fullname, or anything else abouthis pre-apocalypse existence— and Teresa Palmer’sJulie, whose meet-cuteinvolves a shoot-’em-up thatends badly for Julie’s duty-bound boyfriend (DaveFranco). As R’s voice-overnarration explains, it’s beeneight years since an unspec-ified plague devastatedhumankind. Corpses, as theslacker-ish zombies arecalled and of which he’sone, feed on what’s left ofthe living. A more extrememutation called Boneys —skeletal creatures that are aneffective but not quite men-acing combination of stuntwork and CGI — will eatanything, including corpses.

The gore is suggestedrather than explicit, mostlyvia the blood-smeared lipsof R, who’s given to snack-ing on brains. It’s a form ofnourishment that gives himaccess to the dead’s memo-

ries, presented in scenes thatfill in backstory but don’tentirely make sense in termsof point of view.

Julie helps to defend thehumans’ walled-off GreenZone as a member of themilitia organized by herwidowed father (JohnMalkovich, a compellinglysingle-minded authority fig-ure). She winds up on theother side of the wall after asmitten R saves her from hisfellow corpses and spiritsher back to his home base,an abandoned airport that’skey among the movie’ssuperb Montreal locations.

In the jet that R has turnedinto a collector’s paradise ofretro tchotchkes, includingvintage vinyl and a workingturntable, the two stare ateach other and try to con-verse, with R’s vocabularyof grunts gradually givingway to the language he’dalmost forgotten. Beforelong they’re grooving toalbum cuts likeSpringsteen’s “HungryHeart” and Dylan’s “ShelterFrom the Storm” — songsthat are no less enjoyablehere for being transparently

on-the-nose. There’s an exu-berant sweetness to thematerial’s nostalgic slantthat goes beyond thrift-shopmemorabilia, binding mil-lennial yearning to boomerpop-culture soulfulness.

The portrait of adolescentalienation touches glancing-ly on degrees of conformity,but Levine has no interest incrossing into the political-allegory territory of GeorgeRomero’s zombie classics.Here the ennui sometimesseeps into the narrative in away that leaves stretches ofthe movie enervated andgalumphing like a corpse.

As far as the latter goes,Hoult’s shuffling zombieperambulation is particular-ly good, as is his facialexpressiveness in sceneswhere R is essentially pre-verbal. The British actor,who made his name as a kidin “About a Boy” and soonwill topline Bryan Singer’s“Jack the Giant Slayer,” ischarismatic as a guy whosefirst love proves truly trans-formative. He and AussiePalmer handle their dialoguewith believable Americanaccents, zombie inflection

included. Her Julie is a goodmatch for R, at once war-rior-tough and openhearted.As their respective bestfriends, Rob Corddry andAnaleigh Tipton are wellcast, the former providing asuitably inscrutable take onMercutio and Tipton uppingthe film’s comic buoyancy.

Cinematographer JavierAguirresarobe (whose cred-its include “Vicky CristinaBarcelona,” “The Others”and two “Twilight” features)uses widescreen, long shotsand a blue-gray palette toheighten the wasteland feel.From newspaper headlinesto street art by ShepardFairey, Martin Whist’s pro-duction design is a frozen-in-time cityscape waiting tobe thawed.

But when the central char-acters’ love jump-starts thatthawing, the movie growsless evocative and moreheavy-handed, poundinghome its theme of engage-ment over passivity to thebrink of Hollywoodmalarkey. Flavorful songchoices aside, the musicscore likewise veers towardthe sentimental. At its best,“Warm Bodies” paints adead zone’s slow awakeningwith gloomy giddiness,brimming with visualhumor.

“Warm Bodies,” a Summitrelease, is rated PG-13 forzombie violence and somelanguage. 97 minutes.

Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rating definition forPG-13: Parents strongly cau-tioned. Some material may beinappropriate for childrenunder 13.

Dear Abby: A great manonce said, “A life withoutlove is no life at all.” Somany people find love in somany ways, either througharranged marriages or atsocial events, school or col-lege.

I have always been ahopeless romantic, but sincethe end of my eight-yearrelationship, my heart nolonger feels the same. I feelas though love will neverfind me.

I know people say when ithappens you will know, butmy question is: How do youreally know? And when thattime does ever come, howdo you prepare your heartfor love after a tragic loss? –Trying to Go On

Dear Trying: I’m sorryfor your loss and heartache.But unless your lover waswrenched from you bydeath, you should do whatpeople of both sexes mustwhen a romance ends – askyourself why and what youhave learned from it.

The failure of a romancedoesn’t mean that love willnever happen again. You willknow you have found lovewhen you meet someonewho makes you feel stronginstead of dependent, whoappreciates you for the per-son you are and isn’t threat-ened by your successes, whosupports you when you’redown, takes pride in youraccomplishments, and willhug you even after a difficultday. And it shouldn’t take“preparation,” just a willing-ness to risk putting yourselfout there and a little goodluck.

Dear Abby: My husbandand I live more than 1,000miles away from our family.When our relatives fly out tovisit us, should we feel obli-gated to let them use one ofour cars to travel/tour whilethey are here? (Money is notan issue.) In most cases,they may be on the otherside of the state for severaldays, leaving my husbandand me to share a car. It isan inconvenience becausemy husband and I leave forwork at different times.

However, this isn’t myonly concern. Will insurancecover our car if they have anaccident in it?

When we visit them, wedrive their car within citylimits only, and when it’sconvenient for them. Pleasereply ASAP because they’recoming here soon. –Stressed Out in Colorado

Dear Stressed Out:Because money is not anissue, I assume that your rel-atives can afford to rent acar during their visit. Thesame rules should apply tothem that apply to you in asimilar situation. Your car

should be for your own con-venience, since you and yourhusband need transportationto work.

As to the insurance liabili-ty should someone have anaccident while driving yourvehicle, the person to ask isyour insurance broker.

Dear Abby: I have a dearfriend who recently remar-ried. He has always said thatwhat he and his late wifeworked for should go to theirchildren. However, I havejust learned that his prenupwasn’t signed until aftertheir marriage. Also, it wasdrawn up by an accountant,not a lawyer.

I always thought that aprenup was an agreement tospecific conditions before amarriage. Am I right, and isa prenup valid if it is signedafter the wedding?– Curious in Kansas City

Dear Curious: A docu-ment like the one you havedescribed is called a post-nuptial agreement. It shouldhave been drafted by yourfriend’s attorney, thenreviewed by an attorney rep-resenting the wife to be sureshe fully understood whatshe was signing. If she didnot, then it may not be legaland enforceable.

Dear Abby is written by AbigailVan Buren, also known asJeanne Phillips, and was found-ed by her mother, PaulinePhillips. Write Dear Abby atwww.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.To receive a collection of Abby’smost memorable – and most fre-quently requested – poems andessays, send your name andmailing address, plus check ormoney order for $7 (U.S. funds)to: Dear Abby – Keepers Booklet,P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL61054-0447. Shipping and han-dling are included in the price.

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Courtesy of Jan Thijs/Summit Entertainment/MCTNicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer star in ‘Warm Bodies.’

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1.Earl Lambeau was the first coachof the Green Bay Packers, and a char-ter member of the pro football Hall ofFame. He founded the pre-NFLPackers in 1919 and eventually wonsix league titles. Lambeau Field isnamed after him. His nickname was:

A. LarryB. CurlyC. MoeD. Field

2.The active player with the mosttouchdowns has 157, fourth on the all-time list. He is:

A. Tony Gonzalez, AtlantaB. Reggie Wayne, IndianapolisC. Wes Welker, New EnglandD. Randy Moss, San Francisco

3. Jim Brown led the NFL in rush-ing yards eight times in nine seasons,then retired in his prime. In college atSyracuse, though, he was also an all-American at another sport in additionto football. That sport was:

A. LacrosseB. BowlingC. BaseballD. Frisbee golf

4.How close was Minnesota run-ning back Adrian Peterson to beatingEric Dickerson’s NFL single-seasonrushing record of 2,105 yards this sea-son?

A. 3 yardsB. 9 yardsC. 6 yardsD. 12 yards

5.Almost every team has been tothe Super Bowl, right? Well, no; actu-ally four current teams haven’t gottentheir shot yet. Houston, Detroit andJacksonville haven’t been to the “BigGame.” Name the other franchise thatis still waiting:

A. CincinnatiB. Kansas CityC. ClevelandD. San Diego

6. Penalty flags, of course, are yel-low. But prior to 1965, they were thiscolor:

A. ChartreuseB. RedC. BlackD. White

7. If your name was Elroy, youwould likely opt for a nickname assoon as possible (“hey, call meBubba”). Elroy Hirsch of the LosAngeles Rams was one of the greatreceivers of the 1950s and had anequally great nickname. It was:

A. The Hirschy BarB. Yo MamaC. CrazylegsD. Roy

8.One coach, and only one,has led his team to four consec-utive Super Bowls. He is:

A. Vince Lombardi, GreenBay

B. Don Shula, MiamiC. Marv Levy, BuffaloD. Tom Landry, Dallas

9.Kicking up a storm; back in1970, less than 60 percent offield goal attempts were con-verted. Since then, that figurehad improved considerably. The2012 mark was:

A. Over 80 percentB. Over 70 percentC. Over 85 percentD. Nobody missed

10.The AmericanProfessional FootballAssociation changed its name tothe National Football League onJune 24, 1921. When the newNFL began play that fall, whichof these teams was not a mem-ber:

A. Muncie FlyersB. Dayton TrianglesC. Rochester JeffersonsD. Harrisburg Steelmen

11. In 1993, this quarterbackled his team to the greatestcomeback in NFL history, wip-ing out a 35-3 third-quarterdeficit and pushing his team to a41-38 win in overtime.Hopefully, he still has the video-tape:

A. Danny White, DallasB. Frank Reich, BuffaloC. Steve Young, San

FranciscoD. Warren Moon, Houston

12.You can’t stop him; youcan only hope to contain him.He was the first running back inNFL history to rush for morethan 1,000 yards and top 1,000receiving yards in the same sea-son:

A. Marshall Faulk, Indianapolis,1998B. Abner Haynes, Dallas Texans,1960C. Roger Craig, San Francisco, 1985D. Thurman Thomas, Buffalo, 1992

13.At the Detroit Lions’ 1957 pre-season banquet, their coach abruptlyannounced, “I can’t handle you guys,and I quit.” Not a wise move; thoseLions went on to win it all. Who wasthe guy who bailed just in time to missall the good stuff?

A. Tom LandryB. Weeb EubankC. Buddy ParkerD. Hank Stram

14.Every NFL city wants to hostthe Super Bowl, but until recently itwas usually reserved for burgs inwarm climes. Which of the cities list-ed below has had sport’s biggest glam-our game a whopping 10 times?

A. New OrleansB. Los AngelesC. TampaD. San Diego

15.The last team to win its divi-sion without having a winning record— and this is almost as hard to do asgoing undefeated — was:

A. Washington, NFC East, 2001B. Cincinnati, AFL Central, 1970C. Detroit, NFC Central, 1993

D. Seattle, NFC West, 2010

16.Early in the league’s history,football teams often took the name oftheir city’s more-established baseballfranchise. Which of these teams didNOT play in the NFL?

A. Brooklyn DodgersB. New York YankeesC. Atlanta BravesD. Cincinnati Reds

17.Today everyone loves sacks.But for most of its history, the NFLdidn’t even keep track of them, muchto the frustration of defensive linemen.When did the sack become an officialleague stat?

A. 1982B. 1976C. 1985D. 1979

18.Which one of these active NFLquarterbacks is not in the all-time top10 for career passing yardage?

A. Drew BreesB. Peyton ManningC. Tom BradyD. Eli Manning

19.This defensive back returned aremarkable 12 interceptions for touch-downs during his career, making himsomething of an offensive weapon ondefense. That’s a record, of course.Who is he?

A. Deion SandersB. Rod WoodsonC. Everson WallsD. Dick “Night Train” Lane

20.When San Francisco’s JimHarbaugh faces Baltimore’s JohnHarbaugh in Super Bowl XLVII, itwill mark the first time a pair of broth-ers will coach against each other in theNFL championship game. Which teamdid Jim play quarterback for duringhis professional career?

A. Indianapolis ColtsB. Denver BroncosC. Philadelphia EaglesD. Atlanta Falcons

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