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VOLUME 24/NUMBER 17


AN AMERICAN EPIDEMICf


By LAURA COURSON-SNELLGROVE
News-Sun
SEBRING
There is a silent epidemic that kills
nearly 32,000 people in the
United States each year.
The culprit is suicide.
On Aug. 2, Charles E. Snelgrove, 76
of Sebring, drove to Lakeview
Memorial Gardens to visit the grave of
his wife, Phyllis.
Snelgrove had visited at least three
times a week since her death a year ear-
lier.
This trip was different though. This
time he had decided to end his own life.
Snelgrove committed suicide with a
single gunshot to the head.
His son, Charles "Butch" Snelgrove
Jr. was not quite surprised when his
father was found.
"He had talked about it in the past,"
the junior Snelgrove said. "I knew if he
ever did it we would find him there,
with Mom."
The factors behind suicidesand sui-,
cide attempts are numerous.
According to the Center for Disease
Control, risk factors may include a his-
tory of mental disorders, particularly
depression, alcohol and substance
abuse, a family history of suicide, phys-


ical and mental abuse, the loss
of a loved one, and physical
illness.
There are many reasons
believed to have con-
tributed in Snelgrove's
death, among them the loss
of his wife of 56 years.
"Since Mom died, all the life
had gone out of him," Snelgrove
Jr. said. "His disposition changed; he
missed her veny much."
Another factor was Snelgrove's fail-
ing health.
Snelgrove, who suffered from
Parkinson's disease, had recently sus-
tained a detached retina that left him
blind in his right eye.
Snelgrove Jr. feels that it was this
loss of sight coupled with the fear of
becoming a burden to his family that
lead his father to take his owii life.
"Dad didn't want to become a burden
to anyone," he said. "We told him over
and over he wasn't, but he still felt that
way."
Suicides like Charles Snelgrove's
occur at an alarming rate.
In 2004, there were 11 suicide deaths
in Highlands County. There is no way
to track the number of failed attempts.
The suicide rate increases with age


Graphic by ARI SALGUEIRO/News-Sun


and is considerably higher among those
65 years and older. Older adults who
are suicidal are also more likely to be
suffering from physical illnesses and
are usually divorced or widowed.
According to the CDC, in 2001,
5,393 Americans over the age of 65
committed suicide. Of that number, 85
percent were men and 15 percent were
women.
Firearms were used in 73 percent of
suicides committed by adults over the
age of 65 in 2001.
Suicide is a problem that occurs
among men and women of all ages, eth-
nic backgrounds and religious beliefs.
Suicide is the eighth leading cause of
death for all men in the United States.
While women report attempting sui-


cide during their lifetime, about three
times as often as men, males are four
times more likely to die from suicide.
This may be because of the 24,672
suicide deaths reported among men in
2001, 60 percent involved the use of a
firearm.
While 32,000 suicide deaths may
seem small compared to the millions of
United States citizens, the larger prob-
lem certainly appears when you look at
the number of attempts.
According to the CDC, in 2002,
132,353 people were hospitalized fol-
lowing suicide attempts, an additional
116,639 were treated in hospital emer-
gency rooms and released.
These releases without a psychiatric
See SUICIDE, page 11A


Monday hearing set for deputy's testimony


* Validity of evidence, 11A
By PHIL ATl1NGER
News-Sun
SEBRING - Before the
Avon Park bank robbery trial;
can start Monday, circuit court
will hold a hearing on law
enforcement testimony.
Two defense attorneys have
asked to strike Deputy Sheriff
Kris Ahler's statements from
the trial record if the hearing
shows he actually discussed tes-
timony with any other deputy
on Thursday before testifying.
They also would like to


exclude a silver-finish Ruger
handgun, reportedly taken off
one of the defendants during his
arrest on Jan 7 in Lake Placid.
Ahler was the arresting officer.
A defendant's relative and
one of the bailiffs believe they
witnessed either Ahler reading
another deputy's report on the
case or deputies talking about
their testimony while waiting in
the courthouse second floor
atrium.
When asked about the matter
Thursday, both Ahler and the
other deputies said nothing


Jump For The Cure


KATARA SIMMONS/News-Sun
Mike Dochterman, of Merritt Island, lights'himself on fire with
gasoline and prepares to 'Jump For The Cure' on Saturday after-
noon at Wells Motor Company in Avon Park. 'It went really well,'
Dochterman said after he jumped 30 feet into a shallow pool of
water to help raise money for local cancer research. Dochterman lost
his wife to an aggressive form of cancer and now dedicates much of
his time to raise awareness and money. Wells Motor Company is
donating $100 for every vehicle sold through next Saturday to the
American Cancer Society in Highlands County.


imfpropei tooK place.
Circuit Judge Olin
Shinholser had the court
reporter type transcripts of that
afternoon's testimony and dis-
tribute them to attorneys Friday
morning. Over the weekend,
they will have a chance to
review the record, and may
make motions on Monday.
Shinholser agreed with attor-
neys that they may make any
motions they wish, including a
motion for mistrial at any time
- even before sentencing.
Attorneys have said they


don't intend to do that, but it is
an option.
Shinholser also has asked
commanding officers from the
Highlands County Sheriff's
Office and the Avon Park Police
Department be present for
Monday morning's hearing.
"The rule of sequestration is
involved and I take it serious-
ly," Shinholser said, adding
later that officers "are not to
talk or joke about this case."
If they need a report, they
should go to the sheriff's cen-
tral records office, not to fellow


offices, he said.
Sheriff's counsel Mike
Durham was in court Friday
morning along with Capt. Mark
Schrader, commander of road
patrol, and Lt. Gus Garcia, head
of sheriff's internal investiga-
tions. Durham said he, like the
attorneys, would review the
matter.
In a statement issued Friday
afternoon, Sheriff Susan Benton
said activity that impairs the
integrity of court proceedings
'or otherwise affects the inter-
See DEPUTY, page 11A


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Gujarat health care center


bears Highlands County name


By RIC LIUENBERG
News-Sun
SEBRING - Thanks most-
ly to the $40,000 Highlands
County residents sent to the
state of Gujarat, India, on
March 3, a large plaque greet-
ed the first patients to
Gujarat's new health care cen-
ter.
. Cemented into the exterior
wall next to the main entrance
the plaque reads, "Shri Shrima
Anandamayi & Sebring
Highlands County Florida
U.S.A Health Care Center,
Dedadra, Gujarat."
A native of Gujarat State,
obstetrician and gynecologist,
Dr. D.M. Upadhyaya,
expressed his gratitude recent-
ly following the outpouring of
financial support for the new
health care facility that will
serve the medical needs of
more than 50,000 people.
When the dust had settled
that unforgettable morning of
Jan. 26, 2001, more than
20,000 people were dead and
another 1.6 million were
injured because of an earth-
quake.
A message from India's


Prime Minister Jai Hind sent
around the world a plea for
help following what Hind
called "the worst earthquake
independent India has seen."
In his mes-
sage, Hind
added, "We
cannot leave




vagaries of nature. At this
moment, they need our help,
to tide over the calamity that
has fallen upon them, to sur-
vive, and to rebuild their lives
as best they can. At this
About 8,000 miles away,
news of the devastating quake
and the prime minister's plea
shook Upadhyaya to the core.
And while sympathetic gov-
ernments from around the
world rushed to help quake
survivors, several Highlands
County area physicians with
rodts in Gujarat held a meeting
and launched a fund-raising
crusade to build the health
care center.
S"We asked the community


of Highlands County -
Sebring, Lake Placid and Avon
Park - to pitch in," Upadhyaya
recalled.
As more and more people
learned of the plan to build the
health center, many made
financial sacrifices. He will
never forget the man who gave
$25 from his savings account
and said, "I hope it will help."
The 8-year-old son of a
local merchant rode his bicy-
cle tirelessly asking people to
help in the grassroots fund-
raiser.
Spreading out on his desk
the center's blueprint recently,
Upadhyaya described it as a
"mini-hospital," and pointed
out the services the new facili-
ty offers: an office for physi-
cians, doctor and staff quar-
ters, medicine dispensary,
waiting room, examination
room, family planning, deliv-
ery room, women's ward, gen-
eral ward, and laboratory.
Upadhyaya said now that
the center is serving Gujarat
residents it is time to thank all
the people who did their part
to offer these earthquake sur-
vivors a healthier future.


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EDC annual

banquet set
SEBRING - The
Economic Development
Commission will hold its
Industry Appreciation
'Banquet and Annual
Meeting on Thursday, Sept.
29, in the Candlelight
Restaurant at Sun 'N Lake.
Members and guests are
invited to celebrate 20
years of economic develop-
ment in Highlands County.
The event will begin at 6
p.m., with dinner to be
served at 6:45.
Reservations must be in by
Friday. Highlight of the
evening will be the presen-
tation of the "Business
Excellence Award," which
will be presented to an out-
standing local business.
Guest speaker will be
John Spence,,author of
"Excellence by Design:
Leadership." John is one
of the most highly sought
executive educator and
professional speakers in
America. He has presented
workshops, speeches and
management consulting to
more than 300 organiza-
tions including GE, IBM,
AT&T, Merrill Lynch,
Ford, Pepsi and Verizon.
For more than a decade
Spence has served as man-
aging partner of the busi-
ness improvement consul-
tancy, Flycaster & Co., a
firm that delivers strategic
branding, design, advertis-
ing and employee develop-
ment services to clients
worldwide. Spence is com-
pletely committed to deliv-
ering enjoyable, entertain-
_ ing programs'that give peo-
ple practical ideas and
actionable tools that they
can apply right away to
improve their business and
life.
Platinum Sponsors for
the event are Cross
Country Automotive
Services, Progress Energy,
and Sprint; Gold Sponsor
is Glades Electric; Silver
Sponsors are Bohanon
Distributors, Bank of
America, Big Lake
National Bank, Florida
Hospital, Highlands
Independent Bank,
Heartland National Bank,
Jahna Concrete, Rivefside
National Bank, SunTrust
Bank, Wachovia Bank, and
Wauchula State Bank.
Call 385-1025 for more
information.
Antique Fair

is Oct. 1
LAKE PLACID - The
Heartland Cultural Alliance
Inc. will sponsor the sixth
annual Antique Appraisal
Fair at Lake Placid
Woman's Club, 21 N. Main
St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1.
Proceeds from the
appraisals will go
Heartland Cultural Alliance
arts programs in the coun-
ty.
Cost is $2 admission (no
appraisals), $10 first
appraisal, $5 extra
appraisals.
Refreshments will be
available.
For details, call 531-
9137.


CORRECTION
Dr. Valerie Moulds, an
optometrist in Sebring, was
standing next to the slit 'lamp
machine in her office and not at
a computer in the examining
room. The wrong cutline was
placed under the picture in
Friday's News-Sun and the
newspaper regrets making that
mistake.

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Highlands schools help with hurricane relief


By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
News-Sun
Some people gave because
they remembered. Some people
gave to give back.
Whatever the reason, people
have been giving to Hurricane
Katrina relief with a generosity
never seen before.
The efforts of Highlands
County schools only mirror
those of countless organiza-
tions.
Two FFA chapters simultane-
ously started semitrailer drives,
which combined into a single
operation.
Avon Park and Hill-Gustat
middle schools lead the highly
successful FFA drive to collect
baby and general items needed
in the stricken area.
The FFA chapter at Forest
County Agricultural High
School in Brooklyn, Miss. will
distribute the aid in an area not
far from Gulfport, Miss.
By Friday one semitrailer
had'already been delivered, and
a second was in the final load-
ing phase.
The state and national
branches of the FFA,- have
picked up on this idea, and
other similar drives are in
progress around the nation.
All seven FFA chapters took
part in the drive, as did elemen-
tary schools in Highlands
County.
Pickups collected donations
at each school, which were then
brought to a central location.
Every school reported filling at
least two pickups.


"Students were bringing in
bags bigger than they were,"
said Ruby Handley, principal at
Fred Wild Elementary in
Sebring.
At Cracker Trail Elementary
in Sebring, the small confer-
ence room used to store donated
canned goods filled waist high,
and no one could get into it.
In addition to filling semi-
trailers, many schools also
raised money.
At Avon Elementary in Avon
Park, they were still waiting for
the count, but students, faculty,
staff and parents have managed
to fill a gallon jar and large
popcorn tin full of change and
bills.
At Avon Park High School
the junior class donated $100
out of its prom budget, and led
a four-day "Give up a Coke"
drive. Including teacher dona-
tions, and $1,000 from the Air
Force Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps, the school
raised $3,903.02.
This was matched by the
Lowe's store in Winter Haven.
That means the high school
raised $7,606.04, which will be
donated to the American Red
Cross, Katrina Relief Fund.
At Sebring High School, the
entire student body chipped in,
raising $2,000 in a single day
with a "give and care" cam-
paign.
The school raised $2,445.83
altogether.
Sun 'N Lakes Elementary in
Sebring was still counting
donations, but school adminis-


KATARA SIMMONS/News-Sun
Hill-Gustat Middle School students form an assembly line Wednesday morning and load supplies onto a
tractor-trailer in Sebring. Hill-Gustat Middle School teacher Rebekah Stephens and her students organ-
ized the effort to help provide relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The truck left Wednesday and is
headed to Brooklyn, Miss., which is just north of Gulfport. Hicks Oil donated fuel for the trip. According
" to Stephens, the school is hoping to collect enough stuff for another truck load. Donations are being
accepted in the school office until next Friday.


trators think the combined total
of items and dollars is pretty
close to $3,000.
At Lake Placid High School
the student government, Key
Club and band led fund-raising
drives which raised $1,206.
That sum was matched by an
individual donor, so the school
was able to give $2,412 to The
Salvation Army.
Lake Placid's Junior Honor


Fire not only woe for Sebring man


By LAURA COURSON-SNELLGROVE
News-Sun
SEBRING - Fire consumed
Ron Willett's home, but it is
what the fire didn't take that
now concerns him.
On July 27, Willett and his
wife, Glenna Willett, were in
Canada awaiting her release
from the hospital after battling
lung cancer and leukemia.:
While there, they received
.tlie'all that their home, located
at 3626 Hoyt Ave. in Sebring,
had been destroyed in a fire.
After Glenna Willett was
released from the hospital they
rushed to Sebring to assess the
damage. This proved to much
for her, and she was hospital-
ized yet again.
When it was determined safe
for her to travel she returned to
Canada to be near her family.
Ron Willett was then hospi-
talized for low blood sugar and
heart related difficulties. It was
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word that his wife had passed
away in Canada.
With no money for travel,'
Ron Willett was forced to miss
the funeral.
"It has been very difficult,"
he said.
After the loss of his home
and wife, Willett decide to sift
through 'the remains and see
what was left. That's when,he
discovered many things where
missing.
An remote airplane enthusi-
ast, he had noticed several
planes and other items that
would not have been complete-
ly destroyed in the fire were
missing.
"I had boxes of balsa wood
that didn't burn," he said.
"These planes definitely would
have left something behind."
This is when Willett decided
to conduct an investigation of
his own.
In addition to the planes, he
found many other missing
items: a television with DVD


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and VCR included, microwave,
computer, airplane components,
several boxes of radio
receivers, serves, hardware,
controllers and many tools.
"There are 12 model aircraft
not accounted for," Willett said.
"Many of them were very large,
they would be hard to hide."
Willett estimates the thieves
got away with items worth
approximately $65,000.
Willett is selling his last pos-
session, a tow truck, in order to
earn the $5,000 reward he is
offering.for information leading
to the arrest of those responsi-
ble for the theft and fire.
So far, Willett's only lead is
the report of a neighbor who
said they had heard a large
truck and people running
around at the time of the fire.
Anyone with information
concerning this incident may
contact the Highlands County
Sheriff's office at 402-7200.
Willett may be contacted at
214-4552.or 471-1861.


Society raised $1,000 which
they gave to a Lake Placid grad-
uate who lost his home in 12
feet ol water.
Some schools still have
drives under way, or plan future
events.
Lake Country Elementary in
Lake Placid has several projects
in the works for the next nine
weeks, starting with a snow
cone drive.
Woodlawn Elementary in
Sebring has planned a bake sale
to raise money for the Red
Cross. It will be from 9 a.m.
until sold out Saturday in
Lakeshore Mall by the entrance
to Kmart in Sebring.
Private school students are
also contributing.
Walker Memorial Academy
in Avon Park sent a group of 22


10th-grade students and six
adults to Hattiesburg, Miss. to
work' on some construction of a
Seventh-day Adventist School
there. The kids also collected
food and materials locally to
distribute to the victims in that
city and helped serve meals.
Youth Pastor Tom Baker and
School Chaplain Tom Hayes
headed up the effort for Walker.
The group left Sept. 10 and just
returned Friday after working in
that area for one week.
At the Kenilworth School in
Sebring, students have raised
$1,260.96 collecting change.
Lake Placid Christian School
is preparing plans for a fund
raiser. They hope to help a
Georgia pastor who is working
relief in Mississippi.


Courtesy photo
Lake Placid Middle School students, (from left) Trey Olier, Brittany
Bentley and Cyrus Wilson, load baby supplies on a truck headed for
*Gulfport, Miss., to a neighborhood that was not getting any federal
relief. This was the second truckload of supplies the school sent there
to help the Hurricane Katrina victims. The LPMS FFA chapter also
collected items to help.


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Police

*'a Highlands County report


Pace arrested
on drug

charges
AVON PARK - Samuel
Ellis Pace, 43, of St.
Petersburg, was arrested Sept.
12 after being pulled over for
an obscured tag.
Avon Park Police pulled
Pace over at the comer of
U.S. 27 South and Bill
Martin.
After Pace's identification
was checked, it was discov-
ered that he had a warrant for
his arrest in Pinellas County
for driving without a license.
Pace was then asked if
there were any narcotics in
the vehicle. Pace admitted
that there was cannabis locat-
ed under the seat. A search
revealed 80 grams of
cannabis and rolling papers.


Blankenship

arrested on
meth related

charges
LORIDA- Tony Lee
Blankenship, 33, of Lorida,
was arrested Sept. 7 and
charged with possession of
methamphetamine, possession
of drug paraphernalia and
tampering with physical evi-
dence.
Blankenship was arrested
following the execution of a
search warrant at his home.
Upon the arrival of offi-


cers, Blankenship was seen
disposing of a clear glass
smoking pipe by throwing it
beneath a parked truck.
Highlands
County
Sheriff's Det.
Michael Brod
witnessed the
event,
retrieved the
BLANKENSHIP pipe and con-
ducted a field
test for methamphetamine
which tested positive.
A clear bag located in
Blankenship's pocket also
tested positive for the drug.

Thorton
arrested for

possession with

intent to sell
SEBRING - Steven
Michael Thorton, also known
as "Snook," 20, of Tampa,
was arrested Sept. 7 for pos-
session of cannabis with
intent to sell and possession
of drug paraphernalia.
Thorton
was pulled
over by
Sebring
Police
Department
Sfor exceeding
the speed
THORTON limit near the
intersection of Sebring
Parkway and Lemon Avenue.
Thorton was advised that
he had been speeding and was
asked to submit to a vehicle


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organizations, can bring indi-
vidual students or job seekers
who are disabled into the work-
place for one-on-one, on-site
job shadowing and experience
for the day. Or they can arrange
for group tours, with question
and answer sessions.
The goal is to build bridges.
By showing companies what
they can do, job 'seekers may
create their own opportunity.
By actually seeing how a
workplace works, an applicant
can make better decisions.


search.
Thorton refused, but Cpl.
R. Magnuson observed
cannabis residue in plain sight
which provided just cause for
a search.
The search by Officer
Chris Can- revealed a box
containing individual baggies
of cannabis which are often
used for distribution of the
drug.

Fortner
arrested for

theft/ drug

possession
AVON PARK - Travis
Wayne Fortner, 28, of Avon
Park, was arrested Sept. 8 on
charges of child endanger-
ment, petit theft, possession
of drug paraphernalia, posses-
sion of cocaine and posses-
sion of cannabis.
Fortner
was wit-
nessed plac-
- ing a "Help-
S a-Kid" dona-
ti'on jar
under his
shirt and
FORTNER then leaving
The Clock Restaurant, his
place of employment. -
Following the incident
deputies questioned the sus-
pect at his home.
During the course of the
questioning, visible drug
paraphernalia was found on
Fortner. Further investigation
revealed cannabis and crack
cocaine.
During questioning,
Fortner revealed he regularly
used illegal substances and
drives his vehicle with,his 4-
year-old child as a passenger..


Disability Mentoring Day set for Oct. 19


By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
Neus-Sun
AVON PARK - Friday
afternoon Ridge Area Arc
administrators played host to
representatives from some' of
the area's largest employers and
employment specialists.
The agency's goal was to
raise awareness about National
Disability Employment Month,
which is October.
People with disabilities can
make excellent workers, said
Cameron Barnard, Ridge Area
Arc employment services man-
ager. "Focus on what they can
do, not on what they can't," she
suggested.
Surveys have shown that
workers with disabilities have
fewer accidents, and better
attendance records, than the
population as a whole.
According to information
published by The Able Trust, an
organizer of the event, more
than 3 million people with dis-
abilities live in Florida, but only
58 percent are employed.
The key is matching the job
to the individual. Barnard said
employers are only limited by
their imaginations.
In an effort to build opportu-
nities and to educate - both
those people looking for work
and the potential employers
who would hire them - a spe-
cial day has been planned.
Oct. 19 has been named
Disability Mentoring Day.
The kick-off for the national
program in Florida will be host-
ed by Governor Jeb Bush.









Darrell Chaney
Darrell J. Chaney, 49, of
Carrollton, Ga., died Sept. 9,
2005, in Carrollton, Ga. He was
killed in a car accident in
Georgia.
Born in Pompano Beach, he
had been a resident of
Carrollton, Ga., coming from
Avon park. He was a clerk at a
retail store.
Survivors include his broth-
ers, Gerald Chaney and larry
Brown, both of Avon Park; Royce
Chaney of Haines City, Wendal
Brown, Bryon Brown and
Garland Brown, all of Carrollton,
Ga.; and sisters Joyce Hart of
Sebring and Reba Bennett of
Roswell, Ga.
A graveside memorial service
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at
Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon
Park.
Arrangements are being han-
dled by Stephenson-Nelson
Funeral Home, Avon Park.


By meeting people with dis-
abilities, potential employers
may correct misconceptions.
Ridge Area Arc is a liaison
with Highlands County for
Mentoring Day.
Any business or organization
which is interested in opening
its doors to a person with dis-
abilities on Oct. 19, can call
Barnard at 452-1295, ext. 116.
For more information regard-
ing Disability Mentoring Day
go to www.floridadmd.org.
Applications for the program
should be delivered to Arc by
this Friday.


OBITUARIES


Maryanne Fricks
Maryanne Fricks, 64, of
Arcadia, died Sept. 8, 2005.
Born in Monroe, Mich., she
moved to Arcadia nine years
ago from Fort Meade.
She was the manager of
Woodside Villas Apartments in
Arcadia.
Survivors' include her com-
panion, David L. Sims of
Arcadia; daughter, Wendy
Boggs of Sebring; sons, Patrick
Knight of North Western, Ind.
and Eric Knight of Goshen,
Ind.; sister, Barbara Martz of
Sebring; brothers, Richard
Osborn and James Osborn of
Hayesville, N.C.; six grandchil-
dren; and three great-grandchil-
dren.
A memorial service was
Sept. 14 at Robarts Funeral
Home in Arcadia.
Memorial donations may be
made to the American Cancer
Society.

Richard Runner
Richard "Ricky" H. Runner,
49, of Avon Park, died Sept. 15,
2005, in Avon Park.
Born in Bowling Green, Ky.,
he had been a resident of Avon
Park since 1959.
He was self-employed in
stucco and stone masonry. He
was a member of Avon Park
Lakes Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife,
Nan; daughter, Rachel of Avon
Park; mother, Delma of Avon
Park; brothers, Gary of Avon
Park, Ronald of Benson, Ariz.
and Bobby of Longwood; sis-
ters, Gail Bass, Colleen
Henderson and Nickie Manley,
all of Avon Park, Carolyn
Denham of Liberty, Ky.
Visitation will be from 2-5
p.m. today at Stephenson-
Nelson Funeral Home. A funer-
al service will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Avon Park Lakes
Baptist Church, with the Rev.
R.L. Polk and Densby Jackson
officiating.
- Memorial contributions may
be made to Good Shepherd
Hospice or Avon Park Lakes



James EIn Ziglar
/ 91, of Oln..,, . Jrltrr J p -.1
away on September 15, 2005.
Born in Doth, Alabama, he
moved to Sebring, Florida and
resided here for 12 years. He
a retired from the federal govern-
ment, was a soldier in the
United States Army and also a
Thirty-Third degree Mason. He
was a member of the first United
Methodist Church of Sebring.
He is survived by his wife, Mae
,Woodley Ziglar, his children,
A Mike, Nancy, Tim, Jean, Joyce,
his sisters Kaye and Suzanne. He
is also survived by 9 grandchil-
dren: Natalie, Fohoad, Michael,
Steven, Dawn, Jesse, Julie,
.. Corwyn & Bronwyn. His 5
great-grand children: Johanne,
Gabriella, Michael Jr., Corey,
Savannah & several nieces and
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She was a homemaker and a


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Survivors include her daugh-
ters, Betty of Miami and Mary
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brother, Victor of Orlando; five
grandchildren; and four great-
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Dowden Funeral Home han-
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Highlands County about hiring people with disabilities.


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News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005



The People o the State of Gujarat, India would


like to than the following contributors for their


generous contributions after the 2001 earthquake.


Dr. V. Thakkar *
Dr. T. Thakkar
Dr. B. Bhatt
Dr. M. Bhatt
Mrs. Ranjan C. Patel
Dr. C. Patel
Dr. & Mrs. D. Patel
Shivam Patel
Mary Jo Moorman
Prakash Seetharamih
Highlands Regional Medical Staff
Florida Hospital Medical Staff
Florida Hospital Heartland Division
Dr. & Mrs. A. Shah
Dr. A. Sonni & Dr. R. Sonni
Mina & Harry Patel
Vibhuti & Navin Patel
Bharti & Vinod Patel
Nayana & Hitu Patel
Dinesh & Vanita Patel
Ram & Chandan Patel
Sunil & Mina Patel
Dr. & Mrs. Kakkar
Sudha & Mahadev Patel
Kavita Desai
Vijay & Falguni Patel
Dr. & Mrs. Despande
Dr. & Mrs. P. Chockalingam
Dr. & Mrs. Khara
Dr. Carmelitta Lim
Dr. Abe Lim
Dr. & Mrs. Rodriguez Flores
Dr. & Mrs. Fallon
Park Elementary School
Ashley Parker
L. Sholtz
John Harding
Billie' Stewart
Deborah Wood
Dr. & Mrs. Roa
Carlisle & Associates


Marilyn Jacobs
L. Miller
James Howe
Dagne Regester
Thomas Bond
Jean Asbury
Barbara Vickers
Nicholas Cusimano
Donna Carver
Willard Weaver
Marlene Wagner
R. Vanmiddlesworth
Betty Richardson
Alice Lowe
Isabel Cusack
Thomas Mitchell
Rev. Herman Theetge
Warren Buxton
Vivian Zimmerman
John Fisher
Dr. P. Sharma
Dr. B. Sharma
Dr. & Mrs. Joshi
Selma Watson
Francis halverson
Barbara Monroe
Clyde Grambsch
Betty haines
Frank Stroup
Kathyrn Morton
William Bewick
Christine Noon
Glen Bruning
John Marchant
Kathleen Stewart
Blanche Evard
Georgia Tidd
Nancy Hanusch
Rosa Newkirk
Albert Webb
Mary Lou Mansfield


Robert Cline
Robert Malcolm
Thomas Brayton
Richard Palmer
Dorothy Davis
Alton Crosby
Dorothy Harrison
Gloria Harmon
Elsie Prior
Robert Bolich
Carol Henderson
Mervin Cripe
Rosario Sommella
Frances Buffington-Dunn
Central Security
Albert Pontarelli
Edward Koch
Marvin Martin
robert Connell
William Bennet
Ping Chen
Earl Poynter
Charles Stidham
John Brusca
Dan Clark
Elmer Webb
Iva Ercoli
Marlin brown
Bernard Baaumgartner
Carson Peters
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Frances Kebberly
Claire Barcellona
Charles Watrous
Janet McKinney
Francisco Belmonte
Jo Anne Elliott
Dr. B. Rada
Dr. & Mrs. Upadhyaya
plus anonymous contributors.
We are sorry for anyone we
unintentionally omitted.


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With your generous contributions, the state of Gujarat

now has a new Health Care Center for their 30,000 plus

citizens. The Health Care Center sees 40 patients per

day with 1 to 2 deliveries per day.


The citizens of Qujarat are grateful for


your generosity.


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6A News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005


Flash from the Past


News-Sun archives
This photograph was published in the July 3, 1975, edition of 'The Sebring News.' The caption
read: Sebring area service stations were flipping the price signs on gas tanks this week as hikes of
two to five cents per gallon were posted by various brands. The maverick was the South. U.S.
Horne's Gulf, which has been offering 52 cent gas for several weeks and at press time hadn't
received word to up it yet. Other prices for regular ranged from 54.9 cents per gallon at Sunoco,
55.9 at Phillips 66, to 57.9 at a Southgate Gulf station. Like one of the old cigarette commercials
used to say, You've come a long way baby. The 'News-Sun' has been publishing news about
Highlands County since 1927.,As a treat for our readers, we have gone through our archives and
pulled some stories from previous issues that we will share on future Sundays. Hope you enjoyed
this 'Flash from the Past.'


Students learn importance of


Constitution on special day


By LAURA COURSON-SNELLGROVE
News-Sun
AVON PARK - There are
few documents that speak to the
hearts of the American people
as the United States
Constitution does.
Two hundred and eighteen
years ago, on Sept. 17, 1787,
delegates to the Constitutional
Convention held their final
meeting and signed the
Constitution.
President George W. Bush
signed into law on Dec. 8,
2004, Public Law 108-447,
which established Sept. 17 as
Constitution Day.
This mandate requires that
all public educational institu-
tions receiving federal funding
sponsor events that further the
understanding of the
Constitution.
The preamble states, "We the
people of the United States, in
order to form a more perfect
union, establish justice,-insure
domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defense, pro-
mote the general welfare, and
secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterity, do
ordain and establish this


Constitution for the United
States of America."
On Sept. 20, Avon Park High
School will show a video
approximately 17 minutes in
length highlighting the
Constitution and what it means
for U.S. citizens.
Avon Park High School
Assistant Principal Carol
Revels stands behind the
importance of educating stu-
dents on the Constitution.
"The Constitution is very
important," Revels said.
"Students need to be familiar
with the document."
After the showing of the
video some teachers will con-
tinue to expand upon the topics
discussed.
"The Web Design class will
be putting information on the
Web page, the ROTC class will
be taught more on the
Constitution and many the
social studies teachers will go
into more detail with their
classes," Revels said.
The Constitution represents
one of the greatest gestures of
statesmanship and compromise
ever committed to paper.


Nationwide, millions of stu-
dents will study the
Constitution as the document
that is known as the supreme
law of the land, the center of the
country's democracy, its way of
life and its political debate.
Florida Secretary of State
Glenda E. Hood stands behind
the meaning of this day of cele-
bration and encourages citizens
to take it one step further.
"In the spirit of reverence
and reflection this Constitution
day, I encourage all citizens and
students to visit the State
Library and Archives of Florida
and browse the many pieces of
history housed within the R.A.
Gray Building that illustrate
Florida's Constitutional
Legacy," Hood said.'"As citi-
zens it is our responsibility to
remember and share our histor-
ical roots."
* Because Constitution Day
falls on a Saturday, schools can
pick other days to celebrate.
While Friday emerged as the
most popular choice, many
schools will fulfill the
Constitution study requirement
next week.


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Museum sets W4

open house
AVON PARK - The ByNe
Avon Park Depot Museum SEw
is ready to show off its new one o
look inside with an open a neO
house today. Washi
From 2-4 p.m., the muse- Citize
um will open its doors for Citizen
guests to look at the dis- s gnin
plays of Avon Park history, ton
"not just the old stuff," gOn
board members say. Comup
Pictures of the Episcopal and C
Church of the Redeemer, and Cool.
the second oldest church in Cool.'
the city that was recently papers
abandoned, will be on dis- waiting
play. Maria Sutherland, secret
projects manager for the R
city of Avon Park, will also group'
have on display the city's "I t
future plans for Museum been
Avenue. b h
Museum volunteers will ing,"
what \
be dressed in historic cos-
tume and will be available more i
to answer questions. sarity
Refreshments will be avail- engag
able. He
The museum is open report
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily overacks
except Saturdays and on Sebrir
Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Hensi
when some of the longtime The
residents of Avon Park vol- The
unteer their time. The quickly
California Zephyr railroad them
car is also available for Heigh
groups wishing to host a dialog
meeting/dinner. impro
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Man burned by service

kitchen fire VF
News-Sun
SEBRING - A local Special
man got second-degree AV'
bums from a kitchen grease the V
fire Thursday. Post,
Fortunately, Alexis Auxil
Casillas, 18, was treated Auxili
and released at Florida trip c
Hospital in Sebring. Hurric
The fire took place at raiser.
4:39 p.m. Thursday, at 4209 The
Navarre Ave. It was ruled Trash
accidental, according to raffles
Gene Walker, investigator bingo
with the Division of State
Fire Marshal, Bureau of Acl
Fire . and Arson about
Investigations.,- . - .. .. b.ingp,
Walker said Casillas was about
cooking with the fire started hourly
and burned his lower right fle ite
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ashington Heights Concerned Citizens now official


'ISTOPHER TUFFLEY
is/Sun
BRING - The mood was
celebration last week, as
w organization called
ngton Heights Concerned
ns took shape with the
g of articles of incorpora-

hand to congratulate the
were County
sissioner Andrew Jackson
county Administrator Carl
The group's incorporation
are now in Tallahassee,
g for the approval of the
ary of state.
bert Saffold, the new
s president, couldn't keep
e off of his face.
hank everyone who has
coming, and kept com-
he said. "I feel good about
we're doing. We just need
involvement. Not neces-
to attend meetings, but to
e, to get-things done."
was also grateful for the
ise from city and county
nment, and praised
on and Cool, as well as.
ig Mayor George
ey.
officials had responded
y, Saffold said, when the
srned Citizens invited
to tour Washington
ts earlier in the year; a
ue was -begun, and some
vements quickly made.
example, garbage pick-up
es have improved, and


Jackson was instrumental in
preparing the articles of incor-
poration.
More important, Saffold said,
is the promise of future cooper-
ation.
Saffold began to rebuild the
organization two years ago, out
of the remnants of an earlier
association. He had a mission to
bring the subdivisions of the
Washington Heights communi-
ty together.
In the countless meetings that
followed, common concerns
became evident.
Absentee landlords, for
example, have put a tremen-
dous pressure on the conmmuni-
ty, Saffold said.
Too often, property is neg-
lected, and absentee landlords
have no real stake in the com-
munity. Getting them to partici-
pate is almost impossible, he
added.
Problems of crumbling infra-
structure, or the lack of it alto-
gether, also concerned the resi-
dents.
Streets are in poor repair, and
many have no sidewalks or
lighting. Abandoned cars and
tires are everywhere, Saffold
said. ,
Having identified areas of
need, the Concerned Citizens
began to organize into a formal
group, while at the same time
opening a campaign to raise
public awareness. They contact-
ed elected -officials and the


CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY/News-Sun
County Commissioner Andrew Jackson and County Administrator Carl Cool joined Washington Heights
residents at the Boys & Girls Club last week to celebrate the rebirth of Washington Heights Concerned
Citizens. The group is determined to improve its neighborhood. A nine-member board, made up of rep-
resentatives from each of Washington Heights subdivisions, will guide the actions of the advocacy and
support group. Members are (back row, from left) Jackson, Barbara Y. Walker, John Jones III, Cool:
(front row, from left) Wellington Clarke, Bertha Dowling, Pauline Massaline, Gwendolyn Smith. Linda
Rice, Miranda Hampton, Cathie Beasley.


press.
It was at this time the con-
ducted tours of the neighbor-
hood were held.
"We were gratified by the
response," Saffold, a retired
teacher, said again. "Because
now is the time for citizens to
meet officials, and the other
way around, to put a human


-W plans hurricane relief effort


to the News-Sun
ON PARK - Saturday
veterans of Foreign Wars
Bingo Staff, VFW Ladies
iary, VFW Men's
iary and the VFW Post
coordinator will host a
:ane Disaster Relief fund-

. day will start off with a
and Treasure sale, hourly
;, bake sale and regular
session.
tivities will start at or
9 a.m., then a regular
1 session from .ro-on .to.
4 p.m. There will be
y raffles, some of the raf-
ms will be a 14-inch color
et, a hand-painted and


signed picture from the Wild
Turkey Federation.
There will be special Bingo
packages for sale with part of
the proceeds going to the
Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund.
The post will be serving bar-
becue dinners. All dinners will
include baked beans. coleslaw
and a roll for a donation of $8
per plate (eat in or take out). All
proceeds after expenses will go
to the Hurricane Disaster Relief
Fund.
All donations are accepted
,from. individuals,- groups) of
even companies towards the
Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund.


The post is looking for per-
sons who want to donate craft
items and/or baked goods.
Individuals to volunteer their
time to help with the baked
goods and craft items raffle are
also needed, as are food servers.
Contact Rita Dawson at 452-
5647 or Ed Fischer at 453-
8289, to volunteer time and/or
to make arrangements to bring
in crafts and baked goods.
The funds raised from the
effort will go to help the fami-
lies who have been relocated to
this-community.
-The Avon Park VFW Post is
located at the comer of State
Road 64 and Olivia Drive.


face on people."
. Washington Heights
Concerned Citizens is ready for
action.
* It held a five-day cleanup last
May, and plans another for
October.
A fund-raiser is being
planned, as is a special event,
when the organization Men of
Action will paint homes owned
by elderly residents.
Weekly meetings are sched-
uled for 7 p.m. every Thursday,
at the Boys & Girls Club at 111
N. Highlands Ave. - Saffold
insists the meetings will start
promptly, and last only an hour.
Grant money and creative
problem-solving, as well as
community involvement are all
parts of the long-term solution,
Saffold said, and added that the
community is aware some prob-
lems will take longer to fix than
others.
Jackson admires that
patience and persistence. "I
encouraged them to organize,"
he said. "They can be so much
more effective now.
"I was really impressed that
they got nine incorporating offi-


cers, one from each subdivi-
sion. That's a step in the right
direction.
"(In) Working with govern-
ment, patience is a real virtue.
They have that, and also persist-
ence, that's a good sign."
Saffold himself looks beyond
neighborhood restoration. He
sees a larger problem.
"If we're going to change,"
he said, "it has to be economic,
as well as physical.
"Jim Polatty and Carl Cool
each have several (black) staff
members, but I didn't see any in
the elections office, or the tax
appraiser's office, and I've only
seen one in the clerk of the
court.
"Now there may be workers I
haven't seen. I'm only saying,
there aren't many.
"We need more opportuni-
ties, and in places where kids in
school can see it and hope.
"When you don't hire the
kids you've trained in your
schools, when they can't come
back and get a job, there's
something wrong with the sys-
tem."


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Heartland Horses & Handicapped


doesn't look far to find new hand


New barn manager
Joy Ongley was
already a volunteer
By PHIL ATTINGER
News-Sun
AVON PARK -'When you
find a good volunteer, its a good
idea to keep them.
That's what the Heartland
Horses & Handicapped board
decided to do with Joy Ongley,
the new barn manager. Ongley
started helping the therapeutic
riding program in May, and her
experience with horses made
her invaluable.
So, the board decided to hire
her.
Sandy Kuhn, executive
director, said Ongley did an
excellent job helping with sum-
mer camp and has been there
ever since.
"She's a worker," Kuhn-said.
"She gets in there and does the
job."
Ongley spends 20 hours each
week managing the barn and
equipment, as well as feeding
and exercising the horses,
bathing them, and taking care
of medical needs.
"That keeps her plenty busy,"
Kuhn said.
If the program needs any-
thing, its more volunteers,
Kuhn said.
Heartland Horses &
Handicapped offers a free ther-
apy program for physically,
mentally or developmentally
handicapped individuals.
Ongley said they still need peo-
ple to help with those sessions
this fall, either leading the horse
or walking alongside to steady
the riders.
Since Ongley lives on Lake


-SBING

H~ISTRCLFL LSI


KATARA SIMMONS/News-Sun
Joy Ongley grooms Dudley, a thoroughbred horse, Friday morning
in the barn at Heartland Horses and Handicapped in Avon Park.
Ongley is the organization's new barn manager.


Josephine Drive and the barn is
in Avon Park, she needs stable
hand help caring for the animals
and yard work help maintaining
the grounds.
Kuhn said the group also
needs office help managing vol-
unteer lists or client records.
Anyone with influence could
also secure donations or help
raise funds for the program.
Sessions with riders start on


Wednesday and will continue
through the fall and spring from
9-11 a.m. on Wednesdays,
Thursday, and Saturdays. The
new facility is at 118 West
College Drive.
To get involved, call 452-
0006, write to Heartland Horses
& Handicapped Inc., P.O. Box
3787, Sebring, FL 33871-3787,
or visit online at wwnwheart-
landhorses.org.


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churches of Lake Placid have home at 3130 Nasturtium Ave. The reason for the event is . ..... . e . i
banded together with the that will be provided to Erica for the Habitat for Humanity - sjebi..ringrac.i
Highlands County Habitat for Lyons, a single mother with supporters, the Lyons family,
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News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005


Community
'c News and events


Eagles serving
breakfast
SEBRING - The Sebring
Eagles Club will serve break-
fast from 8-11 a.m. today.

Historical
Society plans
open house
AVON PARK - The Avon
Park Historical Society would
like to invite everyone to its
open house from 2-4 p.m.
today.
The board will be there to
meet and greet everyone and
will be dressing in period cos-
tume. Refreshments will be
served. This event is part of
their yearly membership drive
and they hope everyone will
join them and help support the
community's efforts to pre-
serve local heritage.
The Depot Dining Car is
now available for rentals for
lunch or other events. Contact
Elaine Levey at 453-3523 if
anyone needs additional infor-
mation or wants to schedule
an event at the Historic Depot
Dining Car.

Eastern
European
dinner set
LAKE PLACID - The
American Legion Post 25 will
serve an Eastern European
dinner from 5-8 p.m. today.
The cost for dinner is $8
per person. There will be live
music during that time.
Lounge hours are 1-9 p.m.
For details, call 465-7940.

APHS open
house slated
AVON PARK - Avon Park
High School will be hosting
its annual open house from
3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
All parents are welcome' to


attend and talk with their chil-
dren's teachers. Progress
reports were sent home with
students Sept. 12.
A fall awards ceremony at 5
p.m., in the auditorium.

SAC meeting at
Sun 'N Lake
SEBRING - New School
Advisory Council members
for Sun 'N Lake Elementary
School must be elected before
the end of September of each
school year. This will be
decided at the meeting at 7:30
a.m. Tuesday.
This important group is
responsible for creating and
implementing annual goals for
Sun 'N Lake Elementary
School. Meeting dates and
times will be decided at the
first meeting. If anyone would
like to attend School Advisory
Council meetings, they are'
certainly welcome.
If'a person requires reason-
able accommodations in order
to attend a school meeting,
call the school at 471-5464 no
later than three days before
the meeting.

Local youth
participating in
comedy play
WAUCHULA - The
Hardee County Players Youth
Theater, by special arrange-
ment with Baker's Plays, will
be presenting the comedy,
"Fairy Tale Courtroom," by
Dana Proulx.
Show time will be at 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at
the historic Wauchula City .
Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main
St.
In the play, two famous
fairy tale characters, "The Big
Bad Wolf" and "The Witch"
are tried for various crimes
against other popular story-
book characters. The jury, or
audience, decides whether the


characters are innocent a or
guilty. The 21 children in the
cast are from 10-17 years of
*age, and hale from Hardee and
Highlands counties.
Tickets are $5 at the door,
however, larger donations are
gratefully accepted. Doors
open a half hour before show
time. For more information
about "Fairy Tale Courtroom,"
or upcoming productions, or if
anyone is interested in becom-
ing a member of the players,
call (863) 767-1220.

Moose plans
events for week
LAKE PLACID - Lake
Placid Moose will have these
events this week in the lodge
for members and qualified
guests:
* Today - Breakfast served
from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Loyal
Order of the Moose enroll-
ment is at 2 p.m. Pavilion
opens at 1 p.m. Music provid-
ed by Tom Brazzell from
3:30-7:30 p.m. Open face pork
dinner served at 4 p.m.
* Thursday - Burgers,
jumbo hot dogs and fries
served at 6 p.m. Music provid-
ed by Country Cajuns from
5:30-8:30 p.m.
* Friday - Wings, burgers
and fish served at 6 p.m.
Music provided by Billie
Glades from 7-10 p.m.
* Saturday - Trash Fish
Tournament set. Pavilion
opens at noon. Steak by the
ounce served at 6 p.m. Music
by provided by Simply Cal
and Smiley from 7-11 p.m.

Property
owners meet
LAKE PLACID - The
Placid Lakes Home and
Property Owners Association
Inc. will have its quarterly
general membership meeting
at 7 p.m. Monday at the Town
Hall Building, 2010 Placid
Lakes Blvd.
Some of the items to be dis-
cussed will be paid positions
for the district, Fire Wise ordi-
nance, Fire Wise seminar to be
Oct. 22, rummage/garage sale
to be Dec. 3, dedication of the
park and no signs are allowed


in the county right of way.
Signs put in the county right
of way will-be confiscated by
security and the person's
address will be reported to the
county code enforcement offi-
cer. Committee reports also
will be given by each commit-
tee chairperson.
For more information, call
465-4888.

NARFE meets
SEBRING - National
Association for Retired
Federal Employees Highlands
County Chapter 288 will meet
Tuesday at Homer's
Smorgasbord in Sebring
Square.
Lunch is at 11 a.m., fol-
lowed by the business meet-
ing. The guest speaker will be
Rebecca Rousch, director -
community education at South
Florida Community College.
All current and retired fed-
eral employees and their
spouses are invited to attend.

Interagency to
hear from local
hypnotist
SEBRING.- Fairhaven
Village will host the
Highlands County Interagency
meeting at 11:30 a.m.,
Wednesday.
Lunch will be provided by
Fairhaven Village. The guest


speaker will be Jon K.
Spiegel. Spiegel is a board
certified hypnotist and a mem-
ber of the Guild of Hypnotists.
'Spiegel will explain what hyp-
notism is and discuss ways it
'can help with stress and will
show the group ways of deal-
ing with stress at home and at
work.
Interagency is open the
healthcare related agencies
from across the county. For
details, contact Grace Owens
at 273-1421.

Western dance
lessons offered
SEBRING - The Sebring
Eagles Club will have free
couples western dance lessons
at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Eagles serving
hot dogs, brats
SEBRING - The Sebring
Eagles Club will serve hot
dogs and brats Thursday, Sept.
22, from 5-7 p.m.
STARS learn to
play billiards
SEBRING - Cue Time
Billiards is hosting a free bil-
liards clinic for members of
the Special STARS Recreation
Club at 11 a.m. Saturday.
To sign up and learn more,
call 452-6607.


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A. Initially proposed tax levy ..... .$31,109,607

B. Less tax reductions due to Value

Adjustment Board and other assessment

changes .................. . . . $ (236698

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BUDGET SUMMARY


HIGHLANDS COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006


THE PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES
OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ARE 12.0% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES


ESTIMATED REVENUES


Trans-
portation
General Trust
Funds Fund


TAXES
AD VALOREM TAXES MILLAGE 9.0 $35,228,282 $
SALES & USE TAXES
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX 560,537
LICENSES AND PERMITS 199,800
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 9,010,258
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 4,265,600
FINES & FORFEITURES 20,000


MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES
TOTAL REVENUES
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
NONOPERATING SOURCES
TOTAL REVENUES/OTHER SOURCES
CASH BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD
-TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES


4,448,000
72,838
169,875
2,852,250
279,125


Special
Revenue
Funds


$ - $
8,666,972

1,000,200
4,355,319
1,561,183


Debt
Service
Funds


Capital
Projects
Funds


Enterprise
Funds


Total
All
Funds


$ - $ . - $35,228,282
- 13,114,972
633,375
S - - 1,369,875
300,000 234,543 16,752,370
- 5,622,600 11,728,508
- 20,000


1,067.588 763,000 2,321,874 - 78,000 4,628,200 8,858,662
$50,352,065 $ 8,585,088 $17,905,548 $ - $ 378,000 $ 10,485,343 $ 87,706,044
250,000 785,207 1,965,000 - - 3,000.207
- - - - 15.000 15,000
S $50,352,065 $ 8,835,088 $18,690,755 $1,965,000 $378,000$ 10,500,343 $90,721,251
7,350,000 1,000,000 7,792,946 - 7,000,000 507,634 23,650,580
$57,702,065 $ 9,835,088 $26,483,701 $1,965,000 $ 7,378,000$ 11,007,977 $114,371,831


ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES General
Funds


GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
HUMAN SERVICES
CULTURE/RECREATION
OTHER FINANCING USES
COURT RELATED EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
RESERVES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER USES


$13,970,174
30,557,645
2,020,340

1,167,701
2,740,035
3,000,203


Trans-


portation Special
Trust Revenue
Fund Funds
$ - $1,006,000
- 3,840,234
722,046
9,431,384 10,368,923
- 3,645,410
49,200
- 1,585,787
- 2,000,207


Debt
Service P
Funds
$1,965,000 $


2541 219 - 599 522 -


Capita Total
projectss Enterpnse All
Funds Funds Funds
- $ - $16.941.17-4
- 34.397.879
- 9,995,432 12,737.818
7,378,000 . - 27,178,307
- - 4,813,111
- 2,789.235
- 4,585,990
- 1,000,000 3,000,207
- 2.051.741


1 - ,I1
$54,908,317 $9,431,384 $23,817,329 $1,965,000 $7,378,000 $10,995,432 $108.495,462
2,793,748 403,704 2,666,372 12,545 5.876.369
$57,702,065 $9,835,088 $26,483,701 $1,965,000 $7,378,000 $11.007.977 $114,371,831


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Photos by ALICE FLETCHER/News-Sun
Glorida Tondee adjusts the scarecrow in the Xi Nu Sigma's Fall Bazaar display.


Donaldson Park hosting 6th


annual Fall Bazaar on Oct. 1


Arts, crafts, food
and music on tap
Special to the News-Sun
AVON PARK - The sixth
annual Fall Bazaar will be held
on- Saturday, Oct. 1, at
Donaldson Park on Lake
Verona from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
There will be numerous arts
and crafts booths, including
candles, florals, handbags, jew-
elry, wood products, ornaments
and much more.
There will also be an assort-
ment of jams and jellies and a
farmer's market with vegeta-
bles and plants.
Food will be available, as
well as entertainment by local
talent. New this year will be a
children's activity tent and kids
fingerprinting by the Avon Park
Police Department.
Although Beta Sigma Phi is
an international organization
benefiting service projects both
locally and throughout the
states, the main goal of the Xi
Nu Sigma chapter is to use the
proceeds from this fund-raiser
to help out the community.
Some past and current proj-

Department has
monthly meet
Special to the News-Sun
SEBRING - The West
Sebring Volunteer Fire
Department Inc. had a total of
37 calls for the month of
August.
Of those calls five were
automobile accidents, three
calls were structure fires, four
were medical assists, eight
were brush fires, two were
Haz-mat calls and two calls
were mutual aid calls to the
DeSoto City Volunteer Fire
Department.
The public is welcome to
attend West Sebring Volunteer
Fire Department's monthly
meetings. The next meeting
will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
11, at Station House No. 9,
2300 Longview Court.


Karen Glas, a member of Xi Nu Sigma, helps with the display at the
entrance to Donaldson Park, the site for next month's Fall Bazaar.

ects are the Safe House, pantry Phi disaster fund and juvenile
items for the Sun Room, pantry diabetes.
items and blankets for the Avon For further information, con-
Park Church Service Center, tact Lynn Cloud at 382-4487 or
scholarships, the Beta Sigma 381-5680.




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News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005


Kid's Day promotes heart health


By LAURA COURSON-SNELLGROVE
News-Sun
SEBRING - Children are
doing their part to keep
Highlands County healthy.
The Florida Hospital
Heartland Division, in
Cooperation with the Highlands
County Art League,
McDonald's and Toys-R-Us,
will be having a "Kid's Day" to
get children involved in the
"Running for a Happy Heart"
program.
The event will be held at the
art league's "Yellow House"
from 2-4 p.m. today.
Jeffrey from Toys-R-Us and
Ronald McDonald will be at the
event, which will showcase
dance group performances, a
performance by the Junior
Heartland Idols, and games to
promote a healthy heart.
The main focus of the "Kid's
Day" is the drawing competi-
tion. Children from ages 5-11
are encouraged to participate
and will have the full two hours
to design a drawing based on


the "Running for a Healthy
Heart" theme.
All drawings will hang in the
main hallway of Florida
Hospital Heartland Division
located on Sun' N Lake
Boulevard.
Judging of the competition
will be done by Art League vol-
unteers and the winner will be
selected on Tuesday.
The winner of the competi-
tion will receive a $75 gift cer-
tificate to Toys-R-Us. The win-
ning drawing will be used as the
design for the T-shirts to be
worn by runners in the Florida
Hospital's Gala 5K.
Those participating in the
drawing competition will be
automatically entered in the
Gala 5K.
Jamie Bateman, develop-
ment officer with Florida
Hospital, is convinced the event
will be fun for all.
"The kids will have an
opportunity to get involved and
prepare for the Gala 5K,"
Bateman said.


The Gala 5K is the Florida
Hospital Heartland Division
Foundations largest fund-raiser.
"The 5k will be a family
event," Bateman said, "The
adult run will have a Fun
Run/Walk and a Gallop for
more serious runners."
To participate in the "Fun
Run" the cost is $15, the Gallop
is $20. Both entree fees include
a T-shirt with the "Kid's Day"
winner's design.
The gala incorporates three
main events: the Gala 5K Run
to be held on Nov. 5, a black tie
dinner and concert on Nov. 10
and a golf tournament on Nov.
11 at Sun 'N Lake Golf Course.
The performer at this year's
concert will be Sandi Patty. All
proceeds from these events go
to the Florida Hospital
Heartland Division Foundation.
The Florida Hospital
Heartland Division has room
for additional sponsors. Those
interested in sponsorship or the
events may contact Jamie
Bateman at 402-5335.


SUICIDE Woman struggles within


Continued from 11A
consultation also may be a
contributing factor in
repeated attempts.
Suicide is the third lead-
ing cause of death among
young people ages 15 to
24.
This is attributed to the
stress, confusion, and
depression from situations
occurring in their families,
schools, and communities.
Some warning signs of
suicidal behavior are, feel-
ings of hopelessness,
impulsive or aggressive
behavior, refusal to seek
treatment, loss (relational,
social, work, or financial),
and physical illness .
If you or someone you
know is contemplating
suicide, seek the help of
professionals like those at
th- National Suicide
- i vetiyn Lifelne at-l-
- 800-273-8255.


* This is a commentary which
has changed the names to protect
the victim's identity.
By LAURA COURSON-SNELLGROVE
News-Sun
Maria James was a popular and
intelligent 21-year-old nursing
student with her entire life before
her.
That is why her family and
friends were shocked by her sui-
cide.
James had moved to a larger
town to study nursing. She was
full of ambition.'
That changed after just a few
months. She and her long time
boyfriend separated and she was
having difficulty making friends.
James became depressed.
When she returned home dur-
ing a break from school, James
made her first suicide attempt by
taking half a bottle of over-the-
counter pain medication.
Luckily, the affects of the med-
ication could not be hidden from'
.her family and she was rushed to
the hospital were she was treated
and released.


After first suicide attempt,


James refused to seek profession-
al help. Instead she and her par-
ents decided she would be happi-
er closer to her friends and fami-
ly.
James moved into an apartment
in her hometown and began tak-
ing classes at the local college.
She had been home a month
when she made another suicide
attempt by. taking over 100
Tylenol tablets.
This time she succeeded. The
damage that the pain medication
caused to her liver could not be
repaired.
Because the damage was
caused by a suicide attempt,
James was not eligible for a trans-
plant.
During her final weeks of life
James only talked of wanting the
pain, both physical and mental, to
be over.
"I just want to stop hurting,"
she said. "I want to die now."
When the end did come,
James' mother was at her side.
"I just want to know why she
didn't want to stay with us," her
mother said. "We all loved her so
much."


Attorneys argue over validity


of evidence in bank robbery


By PHIL ATTINGER
,f,'w.-SUn
SEBRING - Whether or not law enforce-
ment followed proper procedure in gathering
evidence took the focus of last week's bank rob-
bery trial.
Defense attorneys pointed out gaps in the
transfer of e% idence from one officer or agency
to another, where items could have been dam-
aged, switched, altered, or misplaced.
The trial has Stepfone Vadle Buckle Jr.. 17:
Samuel Etheredge, 17; Ednol Antonio Hanna
I1l, I7, and Robert Lee Vann. 18, facing charges
connected to an armed robberN in Avon Park
and car chase south through Lake Placid on
Fnda%. Jan..7, 2005
Highlands Counts sheriff's deputies and
Florida Highway Patrol troopers chased the car
into Highway Park. Deputies apprehended the
suspects.
Officers said two or three people jumped out
and started running when the green Oldsmobile
Aurora stopped. FHP Sgt. WesleN Domm
thought there might be a fourth in the car. He
stopped and ran back in time to see it take off.
The car went south on Hawthorne Dnve -
now "Cresimore" - toward Sheriff's Deputies
Juan Delgado and Reginald Sampson. Domm
saw a black knit glove and a pile of money with
red dye on it fall onto the street from the left
rear door. He stood guard on it until deputies
could collect it. he said.
Delgado, holding a shotgun from his car,
ordered the driver to stop and get out. He did.
Sampson patted him down and handcuffed him.
Both Delgado and Sampson said they arrest-
ed Vann. Sampson said Vann had a cellular
phone on him and some cash, which he left in
Vann's pockets.
Deputy Sheriff Kris Ahler chased down
another runner who was wearing a ski mask.
whom he said was Hanna. While searching him,
Ahler said he found a loaded handgun with a
round in the chamber, and a gold medallion.
Hanna's attorney, Frank Oberhausen,
quizzed Ahler on whether he wrote the serial
number for the gun in reports. Ahler couldn't


recall %when or hbw. When shown reports. he
said it was his writing. but he didn't remember
doing it.
Ahler put the gun, magazine, medalhon and
ski mask in the trunk of Sheriff's Sgt Jess
Purnis' patrol car. Purvis gase the keys to
Deputy Manny Gonzalez, who drove it, Hanna.
and Buckle - caught b% Pur is - to the
Highlands County Shenff's Office Lake Placid
Substation.
There, Sheriff's Del. Jeff Reinhart look the
car keys and opened the trunk so A\on Park
Police Det. Jason Lister. lead investigator. could
make photographs. Lister has not %et tresufied
about physical e\ idence collected in the case.
Purvis said the evidence staged in his trunk
over the weekend, for "safekeeping." It was put
in evidence the following MNonda\
Reinhart said he didn't put them in e\ idence
because he didn't want to complicate matters.
The fewer people who touch it. the better
However, he immediately' put a pack of gum,
a cellular phone. $26.27 in cash. and a receipt
from Dollar General Store in Avon Park into
evidence when Vann was searched at the sub-
station The receipt was dated Jan 7, 2005. with
a time before the 1 p.m. robberN.
Depuues Delgado. Reinhart, Sgt. Jack Bailey
Jr. and Capt. Jeff Barfield took partn in an oper-
ation to get Etheredge out of a nearby? house
where they said he look cover during the chase.
While clearing the house. Barfield tound a
cellular phone that looked like a deputy's
phone. He handed it to Bailey \hoe guae it to
Shenff's Det Dann Hood. Hood said he put it
in evidence right away.
When examinmg the phone, Reinhart found
it was owned by the husband of the woman
who's white Dodge Intrepid was stolen and
allegedly used in the robber). Witnesses in
Avon Park said they '.aw suspects change from
the Intrepid to a green sports sedan.
Reinhart also copied call information from
the phone's memory. As five calls may have
been made to the southeast Florida area code
that day.


L


DEPUTY
Continued from 1A
ests of those on trial is of deep
concern to her office.
"We do not take these mat-
ters lightly," she wrote, "and
will scrutinize all behavior
associated with such activity.'


She had ranking officers in
court Friday and learned of the
situation from Shinholser. She
has instructed all members of
her staff who are scheduled to
testify that they will comply
with his orders.
Her office plans to monitor
the situation and submit- to the
decisions of the court. Once the
trial i completed, and her'


office has an opportunity to,
review the facts, there will be
an internal review, she wrote.
Benton, Avon Park Police
Chief Frank Mercurio, and offi-
cers from both of their agencies
are called to testify. For that
reason, they are not allowed .to
discuss or know all of the: facts
of this 'situation during the trial.


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We uould like to thank all volunteer staff and the community for -it dA igentpor.

Highlands County Stay Well Cinic Our volunteer staff has w id t ugout the

years to continue to support our community Many of our 'nmms nd h eir

office staffhave been a great resource through donations of medications and stplies.


M. Beltre M.D.


V.Thakkar M.D.

K. Lee M.D.

K. Pahk M.D'

P Chock M.D.

J. Khara M.D.


C. Gilliam, LPN

P Lotherington, RN

Patti McAllister


D. Calleja M.D.


A. Bahjor M.D.

A. Shah M.D.

S.Ahmed M.D.

P. Sharma M.D.

R. Calvacant M.D.


Kimberly Couch

Rebekah Blalock
Quest Diagnostics

Judy Sax


R. Tangunan M.D.


C. Patel M.D.

P. Roquiz M.D.

R. Descalso M.D.

C.Vanderpool M.D.

D. Patel M.D.


Florida Hospital,
Heartland Division

Highlands Regional
Medical Center


A. Nelson M.D.


P Ray M.D.

C. Inalsingh M.D.

P Thaqui M.D.

P. Caruthers M.D.


Central Florida
Imaging Center

Heartland Pharmacy


Bipin Bhatt M.D.
(Medical Director)

Guy Maxcy


Board of Directors:

Judy Blose RN

Robert Duncan

Jeff Carlson


Donald Geldart M.D.

D.M. Upadhyaya M.D.


We would like to thank you for all of your support and contributions to our community!


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News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005


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High 94/Low 72
Winds: NE at 6-12 mph.


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High 9/Low 71'
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Relative humidity .................... 47%
Expected air temperature ........ 92�
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SWarm
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On Sept. 18, 1984, the temperature
soared past 100 degrees in
Sacramento, Calif., for the 38th
time that summer.


Regional summary: Partly sunny today across Central Florida; showers
and thunderstorms will be around south of Lake Okeechobee. A tropical
wave on Monday wil approach South Florida bringing showers and gusty
.Winds.


Partly sunny today with W "
about 7 to 9 hours of pos-
sible sunshine across the area.
Drying conditions will be excellent.




Even numbered addresses can water on
Tuesday and/or Saturday. Odd numbered
addresses can water on Wednesday and/or
Sunday.



For today
9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3p.m. 5p.m.

The higher the UV index number, the greater
the need for eye and skin protection.
0-2, Low; 3-5, Moderate; 6-7, High;
8-10, Very High; 11+ Extreme


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and a few clouds as a cold front slides off to the Atlantic Ocean. This cold front will also'push Opehlia further into
the Northern Atlantic, but not before a few lingering showers wet northern New England. A storm system in the
Dakotas will spread rain across the northern Plains, with a few thunderstorms blossoming over northern Wisconsin


and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.


Today Sunrise .... 7:13 a.m.
Sunset ...... 7:27 p.m.
Moonrise .. 8:00 p.m.
Moonset .... 7:39 a.m.
Monday Sunrise .... 7:13 a.m.
Sunset ...... 7:26 p.m.
Moonrise .. 8:35 p.m.
Moonset .... 8:43 a.m.






Last New First Full
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Temperature
(Readings at Archbold Biological Station
in Lake Placid)
High Wednesday ................. 93
Low Wednesday ................... 63
High Thursday ..................... 92
Low Thursday ....................... 62
High Friday ........................... 92
Low Friday ............................ 63
Precipitation
Wednesday ........................ 0.00"
Thursday ......................... 0.00"
Friday ............................... 0.00"
Month to date ................... 1.52"
Year to date ................... 42.52"
Barometer
Wednesday .................... 30.07
Thursday ......................... 30.09


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Tides
(Readings at St. Petersburg)
High.............................. 2:57 a.m.
Low .............................. 8:41 a.m.
High .............................. 2:59 p.m.
Low .............. ......... 9:23 p.m.
(Readings at Palm Beach)
High .............................. 9:28 a.m.
Low .............................. 2:54 a.m.
High .............................. 9:47 p.m.
Low ..;........................ 3:20 p.m.
Lake Levels
Lake Jackson ................. 81.90'
Lake Okeechobee ......... 15.76'
Normal ........................... 14.51'


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Business


PAGE 13A + SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2005


NEWS-SUN + SEBRING, FLA.


TUFFIN9 IT
WITH TUFFLEY
Christopher Tuffley

Keeping up

with Miller
I spent Monday morning at
Albertsons, shadowing the
CAST.
The CAST is a person,
Marvin Miller in this case. His
title stands for Common Area
Store Technician.
It means Miller dry mops
the store's floor; six times in
six hours.
He uses a large dry mop,
and has a regular route and
schedule.
Miller 'moves like the wind.
I'm not kidding.
He is 75 years old and nurs-
ing a bone spur, but I still had
to trot to keep up with him.
He covers 12 miles a day.
He figured it out, and I don't
doubt him.
Each average aisle requires
two passes, one up the left and
one up the right. Wider aisles
take three passes, the third
running up the middle. It takes,
45 minutes to complete the
whole floor.
Put this job in the exhaust-
ing category.
Half-way around the store I
was beginning to be out of
breath, but Miller was as fresh
as a teenager, and could even
talk as he walked.
His sole responsibility is to
the floor, which he must keep
dry and free from debris.
It is a serious business.
Safety is always first, Don
Clay, the store's manager said.
He explained that the money
See MILLER, page 16A


Common Area Store Technician ---


Team pays attention to details


Albertsons constantly steers toward
customer satisfaction
By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
News-Sun
SEBRING - A supermarket is like a Main Street, only built in a
square and under one roof.
There are specialty shops around its periphery: The butcher,
baker, fish monger, dairy, deli and pharmacy.
Filling the middle are aisles of food, cleaning supplies, sundries,
wine, flowers, candles and cards.
It takes a team of specialized individuals to keep the operation
humming.
Jobs are clearly defined, time studied and specific. They have to
be, because keeping a grocery store on track means keeping track of
details.
Take the task of pricing.
To begin with, some prices are local, some regional, and some
national.
It's so complicated, in fact, that at Albertsons there are people
who do nothing but check and change prices.
This is done by computer, some of them hand-held and looking
like props out of "Lost In Space."
The price checkers also have to review price-per-unit figures, and
do inventory and auditing.
Making sure sale items are properly marked down or marked back
up, is another of their important, although tedious, tasks.
Pricing also includes knowing what gets sales taxed, and it's any-
thing but simple.
For example, 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice is not taxable.
Blended juice is. Cookies are not taxable, but cookies dipped in
chocolate are. Regular ice cream is tax free, novelty ice cream is not.
Then there's the so-called simple process of getting groceries to a
customer's car.
Just filling the bags requires attention.
There are strict rules at Albertsons: Bread and eggs go together;
chemicals are never mixed with food; cans always go on the bottom,
and bags are always easy to lift.
Albertsons Manager Don Clay has been running the store since it
opened in 1997. He likens it to a cruise ship, rather than battleship.
The idea is to make the shopping experience pleasant for the cus-
tomer, and the work pleasant for the employees. The whole idea, he
said, is to get people to come back.
He takes great pride that his staff of about 60 has earned the high-
est customer satisfaction scores in the company's eastern region.
"No one job here is less important than another," he said. "We
have to work together, that way everyone accomplishes more."
Pay increases with experience and responsibility.
Albertsons is at 3610 U.S. 27. It is open from'7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
every day. The telephone number is 402-0333.


CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY/News-Sun
. Marn in Miller is the Common Area Store Technician at Albertsons. He walks 12 miles a day, dry
"mopping the entire store six times in six hours.


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Dow Jones

industrials
For the week ending
Friday, September 16

-36.62

10,641.94
Record high: 11,722.98
Jan. 14, 2000


Nasdaq

composite
For the week ending
Friday, September 16

-15.16

2,160.35
Record high: 5,048 62
March 10, 2000


Standard &

Poor's 500
For the week ending
Friday, September 16

-3S.7

1,237.91
Record high: 1,527.46
March 24, 2000


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Name Vol Last Chg IName Vol Last


Lucent 1826159 3.08 -.09
TimeWam 1771039 18.90 +.56
WalMart 1546928 43.87 -2.02
GenElec 1168178 34.47 +.49
Motorola 1101819 23.68 +.84

Gainers ($2 or more)
Name Vol Last Chg
StifelFn 34.00 +8.50 +33.3
Imagistics 41.89 +8.21 +24.4
HarmonyG 10.05 +1.65 +19.6
Certegy 39.93 +6.13 +18.1
Nissin 5.39 +.79 +17.2

Losers($28ormore)
Name Vol Last ChgI
DanaCp 9.58 -3.32 -25.7
Delphi pfA 10.50 -3.20 -23.4
Blockbstr 476 -1.22 -20.4
BlckbstB n 4.58 -1.12 -19.6
Amrep 26.83 -5.16 -16.1


Advanced
Declined
New Highs
New Lows
Total issues
Unchanged
Volume


1,367
2,146
408
105
3,586
73
11,998,943,304


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SPDR 2806058123.50 -.57
iShJapan 1198176 11.68 +.12
iShRs2000 s105981266.94 -.45
SemiHTr , 804137 36.89 -.45
SP Engy 641890 52.28 -.37

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Name Vol Last Chg


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BayCorpH
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Nevsun gn
TanRng gn


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+4.30 +44.1
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+.41 +24.7
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Cytomed n 2.80 -3.25 -53.7
CoffeeH n 9.88 4.99 -33.6
BSD Med n 4.53 -1.91 -29.7
IntlAbsorb 3.29 -1,16 -26.1
FarmTel h 3.41 -.94 -21.6


Advanced
Declined
New Highs
New Lows
Total issues
Unchanged
Volume


442
650
144
44
1,149
57
1,433,669,872


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Vol Last


Microsoft 3837817 26.07 -.51
JDS Uniph3693009 1.86 +.25
SiebelSys 3673076 10.30 +1.17
Nasd100Tr3622516 39.40 -.22
Oracle 3163718 13.25 -.03

GaMiE ((2 $ ouri)
Name Vol Last Chg
CTI Inds 7.10 +5.52+349.4
AdvancPh 2.11 +1.18+126.9
FiberNetrs 2.73 +1.29 +89.6
HokuScin 9.88 +3.68 +59.4
SprtHaley 5.45 +1.95 +55.7

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Name vol La-: lCrig

PinnaciA 7.07 -2.85 -28.7
Synergx 2.16 -.63 -22.6
Net1UEPSn21.44 -5.81 -21.3
MPW Indl 2.06 -.55 -21.1
Dectron 3.81 -.99 -20.6


Advanced
Declined
New Highs
New Lows
Total issues
Unchanged
Volume


9,479,047,813


SINDE'S..
52-Week FriNet Net YTD
High Low Name Last Chg Chg % Chg % Chg

DOMESTIC
10,984.46 9,708.40 Dow Jones Industrials 10,641.94 +83.19 +83.19 -1.31 -36.62
3,889.97 3,166.94 Dow Jones Transportation 3,633.72 +36.73 +36.73 -4.33 +11.33
429.00 p k, :,' L-1'.-- .'. i,-; A l.i- .- ";- .. 4a8.85,4 ..+464.- '+4.84. +28,03 .i78 .
1,667.64 ' i7+' it. l ':.i .:,,I * ', " l 3 6. ' +63.15 6k +5i 47 1-'
6,111.97 .;5,437.17 US 100 T1,.1 u -6 1 it , " t t I.: ' , .6- 4
10,670.77 '7.137'18 NYSEEng'ry 0"7 . , I .i l 1 1 I . 6 L,-II . J1 2 ..
7,523.43 6,603.79 NYSE Finance 7,512.69 +80.30 +80.30 . +.25 +18.65
6,545.47 5,493.49 NYSE Heallthcare 6,443.62 +36.44 +36.44 +5.30 -96.41
1,722.06 1,186.14 AMEXIndex 1,721.32 +11.19 +11.19 +20.01 +3.01
353.30 244.65 AMEX Industrials 353.30 +2.71 +2.11 +19.23 +2.28
2,219.91 1,852.59 Nasdaq Composite 2,160.35 +1420 +14.20 -.69 -15.16
1,245.86 1,090.19 S&P 500 1,237.91 +10.18 +10.18 +2.14 -3.57
725.02 580.67 S&P MidCap 715.86 +3.42 +3.42 +7.92 -4.70
688.51 558.36 Russell 2000 8 671.98 +6.56 +6.56 +3.13 -6.07
FOREIGN
5,005.93 3,85441 Frankfurt +80.52 +80.52 -19.43 -.39 -.39
15,508.57 12,81810 Honk Kong Index -57.82 -57.82 -182.57 -1.20 -1.20
1,138.00 841.94 Madrid +7.45 +7.45 +6.63 +.59 +.59
15,428.78 10,620.38 Mexico +207.39 +207.39 +215.90 +1.42 +1.42
12,992.99 10,657.15 Nikkei 225 -28.10 -28.10 +266.64 +2.10 +2.10
1,174.13 80814 Milan +4.54 +4.54 +21.63 +1.88 +1.88
2,377.13 1,950.55 Singapore -11.29 -11.29 +5.10 +.22 +.22
4,499.40 3,615.50 Sydney +33.00 +33.00 +66.70 +1.50 +1.50
6,455.57 5,650.97 Taipei -51.32 -51.32 -87.82 -1.44 -1.44
10,990.59 8,467.03 Toronto +24.27 +24.27 +92.39 +.85 +.85
6,810.30 5,309.70 Zurich +57.46 +57.46 +106.68 +1.59 +1.59
3,434.87 2,734.39 New Zealand +19.19 +19.19 +48.89 +1.44 +1.44
26,553.00 20,929.00 Milan +185.00 +185.00 +307.00 +1.17 +1.17
874.86 686.33 Stockholm +2.99 +2.99 +3.50 +.40 +.40




Name High Low Last Chg. Name High Low Last Chg.
ORANGE JUICE SOYBEANS-MINI
15,000 Ibs.- cents per lb. 1,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel
Nov05 95.35 92.40 94.65 +2.35 Nov05 5860 5670 5710 -18fl
Jan 06 97.45 95.00 96.70 +2.05 Jan 06 594e 577f11 580 -18fl
Mar 06 99.75 97.50 99.20 +2.15 Mar 06 602Q 585o 5870 -1911
Fri's sales 5739 Fri's sales 2857
Fri's open int 23572, off 321 Fri's open int 16640, up 64
CATTLE CORN
40,000 Ibs.- cents per lb. 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel
Oct 05 86.60 84.92 86.07 +1.25 Dec 05 216 205o 206Q -9fl
Dec 05 89.07 87.22 88.27 +.47 Mar 06 227 218 218fl -80
Feb 06 89.95 88.60 89.40 +.25 May 06 233fl 2250 226 -8
Fri's sales 91263 Fri's sales 342155
Fri's open int 148157, up 5271 Fri's open int 706560, off 3064
FEEDER CATTLE COFFEE C
50,000 Ibs.- cents per lb. 37,500 lbs.- cents per lb.
Sep05 115.60 114.40 114.87 +.30 Sep 05 93.00 88.20 88.20 -4.00
Oct05 114.65 112.80 112.92 -.25 Dec 05 96.35 ' 89.90 90.20 -5.25
Nov05 113.50 111.95 112.35 -.07 Mar06 99.60 93.60 93.80 -5.10
Fri's sales 19842 Fri's sales 44586
Fri's open int 28715, up 953 Fri's open int 85013, off 453
LUMBER SUGAR-WORLD 11
110,000 bd. ft.- $ per 1,000 bd. ft. 112,000 lbs.- cents per lb.
Nov05 304.3 282.0 289.5 -.2 Oct05 10.55 10.18 10.43 +.16
Jan 06 311.6 291.0 299.1 -2.0 Mar 06 10.94 10.42 10.88 +.16
Mar06 318.5 308.0 311.0 -2.0 May06 10.71 10.41 10.70 +.25
Fri's sales 5707 Fri's sales 314178
Fri's open int 3833, up 34 Fri's open int 470819, off 3661


The Dow this week

Daily high, low and close for
the week ending September 16
10,750

10.700




10,550

10,500
M T W Th F

Week's close:
10,641.94


Nasdaq
2,160.35


S&P 500 ."
1,237.91


Russell 2000
671.98


AMEX
1,721.32


NYSE -17
7,646.29

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Stock EIch 52-eek PE Last Chg
High Low


AutoZone
CSX
Citigrp
CocaBtl
Dillards
Disney
ExxonMbl
FPLGp s
FlaPUtil s
FlaRocks
GenElec
GnMotr
HomeDp
HuntBnk
Intel
LennarA
LockhdM
McGnlds
-NY Times
OffcDpt
OutlkStk
Penney
PepsiCo
ProgrssEn
SprintNex
SunTrst
TECO
WalMart
Wendys
Wrigley


N 94.04
N 45.04
N 45.50
0 50.00
N 22.65
N 24.24
N 63.89
N 46.07
A 16.19
N 59.49
N 34.58
N 32.63
N 40.75
O 23.69
0 24.92
N 62.70
N 62.91
N 35.03
N 32.70
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N 49.47
N 56.05
N 44.55
N 25.38
N 72.21
N 18.17
N 44.47
N 47.64
N 69.43


92.95 13.00 93.02 -24.40
44.44 11.00 44.99 -1.60
43.34 11.00 45.45 +8.40
48.27 21.00 48.92 -15.80
22.48 16.00 22.52 -.60
24.02 18.00 24.11 -9.30
62.88 14.00 63.70 +5.00
45.50 21.00 46.00 +2.00
16.09 20.00 16.09 -2.50
58.00 29.00 58.46 +1.80
34.22 20.00 34.47 +4.90
32.40 ... 32.48 +.40
39.82 16.00 39.90 -13.20
23.26 14.00 23.67 +2.00
24.68 18.00 24.81 -4.40
60.40 10.00 60.81 -17.40
62.01 19.00 62.38 -3.70
33.55 18.00 34.24 +1.00
32.38 14.00 32.44 -17.60
29.57 26.00 29.72 -14.60
39.78 19.00 40.06 -14.50
48.98 18.00 49.00 -6.20
55.61 22.00 56.00 +7.70
43.90 19.00 44.49 +2.70
24.90 ... 25.38 -4.00
70.55 14.00 72.20 +14.00.
17.97 .. 18.16 +2.60
43.83 17.00 43.87 -20.20
46.95 97.00 47.32 -14.70
68.70 29.00 68.97 -17.50


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AARP Invst:
GNMA 2,995 +3.2 +2.90 1497 14.97
Gwki 2,547 +12.3 +130 2281 22.81
AIM Investments A:
BascVlAp 3,913 +139 +13.00 3333 3333
Conslp 4,655 +122 +14.60 23.80 23.80
MdCprq 2,688 +15.3 +15.40 30.54 3.54
PremEqty 3,549 +9.6+1090 1017 10.17
SuMnam 2,28 +18 +18.60 1160 1160
AIM Investor Cl:
D amI 1,924 +19.7 +23.10 17.76 17.76
AMF Funds:
AdMign 2,746 +1.8 +1.90 972 972
AllianceBern A:
GroreAp 2,656 +139 +10.40 3.81 381
Amer Century Inv:
Eqincon 3,814 +13.8 +920 822 822
Gfrlln 4,89 +0.8+10.860 1999 19,99
cGron 3,793 +15.1 +14.50 31.91 31.91
IntGroln 2289 +15.0 +2420 9.72 9.72
Seletln 3,457 +9.5 +8.00 37.81 37.81
Utran 19,537 +9.6 +820 29.10 29.10
Vuelatvn 2,313 +14.7 +1020 7.51 7.51
Vilan 2,014 +17.1 +21.00 15 1515.43
Amer Express A:
DE 3,646 +22.5 +24.50 12.12 12.12
Growm 2,161 +10.9 +1720 28.39 2839
H5ied 3,654 +3.6 +3.50 4.45 445
NewO 6,709 +7.6 +.4.40 24.15 24.15
Amer Express Y:
NewOn 2,429 +7.7 +6.60 24.29 24.29
American Funds A:
AmcapFAp 14,682 +14.0 +12.10 18.77 18.77
AnMutlAp 13,962 +122 +10.60 27.26 2728
BAp 32,489 +114 +7.50 18.11 18.11
BoFdAp 17,506 +.0 +4.10 13.43 13.43
CaplnBBAp41,232 +14.5 +1550 54.15 54.15
CapWGrAp 35,676 +22.9 +24.70 36.58 36.58
EupacAp 40,348 +22.3 +28.50 39.99 3999
FurndlnvAp 22,978 +177 +20.30 34.75 34.75
GwthFdAp 67,792 +17.6 +19.60 29.80 29.80
HITrstAp 7,486 +16.2 +830 12.35 12.35
IncoFdAp 47,439 +14.5 +11.80 18.76 18.76
InfldAp 3,744 +2.5 +1.50 1357 13.57
InCoAAp 66,081 +133 +12.90 31.88 31.88
NwEcoAp 6,810 +18.1 +1720 2193 21.93
NewPerAp 34,643 +19.5 +20.90 29.58 2958
NeWo9ldA 3,839 +264 .090 3722 37.22
SmCpWAp 12,153 +238+2620 34.46 34.46
TaxExptAp 3,580 +4. +400 12.53 12.53
WshMutApx63,153 +12.3 +8.70 31.30 31.30
American Funds B:
Balan81 5,168 +10.6 +670 18.07 18.07
CaplnBlal 3,332 +137 +14.60 54.15 54.15
GrowithlI 6,098 +16.7 +18.70 28.81 28.81
IncomeBt 4,132 +136 +10.90 18.67 18.67
ICABI 3,7986 +12.4 +12.00 317731.77 37
WashBtI 2,998'+11.5 +7.90 31.15 31.15
Ariel Mutual Fds:
App-ec 3,388 +13.5 +12.00 48.87 4887
Anein 5,059 +16.3 +1320 55.45 55.45
Artisan Funds:
Irl 7,414 +16.8 +25.70 23.95 23.95
MidCap 4,909 +169 +18.40 3082 3082
MidCapVa 2,632 +27.3 +3020 19.61 19.61
Baron Funds:
Assetn 2,509 +17.4 +2690 56.37 56.37
Growth 4,905 +18.8 +23.70 4698 46.98
SBCap 2,716 +20.4 +2520 23.44 23.44
Bernstein Fds:
nrDur 3,369 +47 +3.40 13.32 13.32
ODhun 2459 +28 +1.70 14.11 1411
*hui,.1.l 5,824 +221 +2500 24.46 24.46
.B'.'r 2,677 +22.5 +25.10 2300 2300
Brandywine Fds:
Brardypen3,866 +154 +3040 30.90 3090
Buffalo Funds:
SrOCap 1458 +24.7 +1930 2827 2627
Calamos Funds:
Gl4rincAp 2,802 +142 +15.60 3122 3122
GrowAp 11,601 +16.9 +1640 5399 5399
GrothiCl 3,414 +161 +1550 51.76 51.76
Calvert Group:
Ireop 2M34 +82 4.10 17.09 1709
Causeway Intl:
Irsuldl 2,740 +250 +21.80 17.13 1713
C1per 6,342 +6.3 +630 8929 8929
Cohen & Steers:
RlyShrsn 2,538 +27.6 +31.10 7619 7679
Columbia Class A:
Acrn l 3,069 +247 +23.10 27.75 2775
Columbia Class Z:
Ac= Z 9,784 +253 +2341 2837 2837
comMIrZ 2265 +297 +38.10 33.04 3304
Davis Funds A:
NYVenA 17,652 +16.5 +1560 32.85 3285
Davis Funds B:
NYVenB 5,136 +15.5 +1470 3135 31.35.
Davis Funds C & Y:
NYVenY 2,555 +169 +16.00 3328 3328
NYVenC 5,034 +15.6+1470 3155 31.55


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Dimensional Fds:
IntSmVan 3,769 +377 7+3.70 17.64 17.64
USLgCon 1,921 +13.4 +12.10 36.10 3630
USLgVan 3,698 +18.7+2290 21.68 2168
USMkro 3,816 +260+21.50 1574 15.74
USna 2,630 +233 +2060 20.50 20.50
USSmVal 6,825 +28+5 +23.10 28.46 28.46
InlSm.Con 2,570 .334 +3390 1622 16.22
Fxdn 1,970 +1.7 +1.70 10.15 10.15
IntVan 2240 +28.1 +2960 17.5 17.58
TMUSSmV 2,537 +25. +23.00 2523 25.23
Dodge&Cox:
Bancedn 23263 +14.5 +1330 82.06 82.06
IncomeFd 9,263 +48 +2.90 1280 12.80
In4lStk 9,694 +29.9+30.90 33.98 33.98
Stock 48,634 +19.0 +2030 137.30 137.30
Dreyfus:
Aprec 4,600 +9.3+10.20 40.56 40.56
DreyMidr 2,094 +188 +2180 28.41 28.41
Drey5001nl 3,386 +13.1 +11.70 3638 36.2
MunBdr 2,081 +4.3 +4.70 11.91 11.91
Eaton Vance CI A:
NatMan 2,132 +7.5 +9.70 11.33 11.33
Evergreen A:
AsEAIAp 2,428 +14.0+13.60 1427 1427
Evergreen C:
AstlAnoC 2,544 NS +12860 13.84 1384
Evergreen I:
CoreBdl 3,652 +4.4 +2.60 10.60 10.60
AdRalel 2,049 +22 +2.10 929 929
IntlEt I 1469 +18.6 +28.60 9.87 987
Excelsior Funds:
ValRestn 5,060 +23.3 +22.30 4596 45.96
FPA Funds:
Cape 2,002 +22.0 +21.70 44.76 44.76
Federated A:
CapAppA 2,363 +9.9 +8.80 25.64 25.64
KaulrmAp 2,174 +19.0 +20.60 568 5.68
Federated Instl:
Kaulman 3,959 19.0 +20,0 5.68 5.68
Fidelity Advisor A:
DivrtAr 2,563 +236 +28.40 20.77 2077
Fidelity Advisor I:
DMInln 2,078 +23.9 +28.80 21.03 2103
Fidelity Advisor T:
Divin6lTp 2282 +232 +28.10 20.59 2059
DnjvfhTp 2,49 +9 9 +6.30 11.79 11.79
EqGrTp 4,064 +10.8 +10.10 46.92 46.92
EqinT 3.049 +145+12.70 2954 29.54
GrOppT 3,126 +12.0 +1120 31.34 31.34
MidCapTp 4,295 +21.7 +24.90 2668 2668
Fidelity Freedom:
FF2010n '9,436 .+96 +920 14.03 1403
FF2020n 11227 +130 1290 14.53 1453
FF2030n 6,687 +14.4 +14.80 14.74 14.74
FF2040n 2,648 +15.5+15.80 8.67 067
IncomeFdn 2,052 +4.9 +4.80 1139 11.39
Fidelity Invest:
AggGrr 4,56 +18.6 +14.10 1727 17.27
AMgr 10,315 +8.5 +620 16.35 1635
AMgGrn 3,368 +9.8 +700 15.02 15.02
BaEnc 14,932 +155 +1640 1840 18.40
BlueChipGr 22,429 +9.8 +870 4220 4220
CapAppn 7,021 +20.8 +14.50 2681 26.81
Caplncornr 5,369 +21.1 +1200 8.48 0 8.48
Conlan 53,436 +164 +22.30 62.79 62.79
DestIn 2,976 +11.1 +13.60 13.45 1345
Deslnylln 4,918 +10.7 +9.70 11.87 11.87
DsEqn 5,761 +14,0 +19.00 27.32 273
DO ailn 26,697 +242 +28.40 31.80 31.80
DivGlhn 16,809 +96 +6.90 2850 2850
Eqali cn 26,066 +143 +11.80 53.70 53.70
EOIIn 12,313 +150 +11.60 24 24 24.32
Eutopen 2,645 +31.+30080 39.07 23907
Epr n 3,140 +19.0+16.50 2123 21.23
FAelFd 10,137 +124 10.70 3084 3084
FRatleHlr 2,432 NS +460 9,97 997
GNKAn 4,027 +34 +2.60 10.96 1096
Govllncn 5247 +31 +2.60 .1021 1021
GroCon 25.056 +199 +1960 5956 5956
Gfolnc 31,117 +89 +.70 37.35 37.35
Higlnc m 3268 +14.5 +7.70 888 888
Irdepmi4cen4,540 +123 +17,30 18.77 18.77
Inlddn 7,480 +40 +190 10.39 10.39
rI0c 3.685 +24.0+3040 3133 3133
ir&.oCapm 2.110 NS +4560 2832 2832
IrOGBn 7,194 +4.7 +310 745 745
LeCOSlock 3,437 +488 +3500 25.45 2545
LowPrniM 37,347 +220 +22.90 41.41 4141
Magellann 53690 +108 +1030 106.73 106.73
MidCapn 9,352 +175 +2310 25.69 2569
Munilecn 4,763 +48 +460 1305 1305
NewMiln 3,371 +148 +1700 333 3333
OTC 7,933 +164 +1950 3602 3602
OWen 4.833 +206 +2470 3842 3842
Purian 24,146 +117 +900 1864 1884
RealEstn 5855 +257+29,70 3160 3160
STBFn 4,972 +31 +1.0 891 8991
SralCapSnr4267 +209 +1900 1856 1856
SlI(alncn 3,975 +120 -+A40 1061 1061
USBIn 5,826 4.5 +2,70 1101 1101
Vaen 13,090 +219 +2380 7863 7863


Fidelity Select
Eect n 2,707
Energyn 2277
Health 2259
Fidelity Sparta
Equ40ndxn 22279
50lndx nr 12,852
InvGrBdn 2,890
olMkI4nd 3207
First Amer Fds
EqIddnp 1,935
First Eagle:
G8lobA ' 9225
OverseasA 4,717
Frank/Temp Fi
AGEAp 2299
Blinvp 4,297
CalTFrAp 12,623
FedTxFrAp 6,394
FoundFA p 3246
HYTFAp 5,012
IncoSeAp 21,452
NYTFAp 4.498
SMCpGrA 7,171
USGovAp 5,88
UOliesAp 1,926
Frank/Tmp Fm
ncrneAdv 2,159
FranklTemp Fi
InonieBl 3,973
Frank/Temp Fr
c01reC t 9,897
FranklTemp M
Dic.vA 2,876
SharesA 3,630
Frank/Temp Te
DevNlAp 2,865
ForeignAp 15,512
GroowhAp 20,756
Wor1dAp 7,993
FrankiTemp Tn
GrthAv 2,541
Frank/Temp Ti
Gl0thCp 1,963
GE Elun S&S
S&S Inwcoren2,589
S&SPM n 4,062
Tr7stsn 2,345
.GMO Trust III:
EmgMkr 4576
Foregn 4,092
Inl ilrt 2,433
LM1n101 2,233
GMO Trust IV:
Eikldi 2,821
Irin0Val 2,469
GMO Trust VI:
EBogMdsr 2,144
USCore 2,160
Gabelli Funds
Assel 2318
Gartmore Fds
S8&P500nsll nl,943
Gateway Fund
Galeway 2,569
Goldman Sadch
HYMunrAp 2,049
MiCapVAp 2,708
Goldman Sac
HYMuri 2,473
Harbor Funds
Bord 1,922
CpAplnst n 6,959
Irdnr 9,852
Hartford Fds A
CapAppAp 5,783
Di61tAp 2,140
Hartford HLS I
Bond 2,669
Ca pAp 10,610
Drn8roth 4.921
Advisers 8,497
Stock 4,869
Hartford HLS I
CapAppfecp 2,631
Hotchkis & Wi
L[CapV4 p 2,665
MlkCpVal 2,532
HusasrnrS r 1 92
JPMorgan A C
MdCpValp 2,653
JPMorgan Sel
InrEq 2,505
JPMorgan Sel
ComW i 2,823
Irdnmix 1,966
Janus:
Balanced n 2,636
Coranan 2.783
FuPin 11,660
Garc n 5,699
Mernyn, 4,385


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+20.3 +30.60 42.40 42.46 Olyisn 2269 +14.5 +20.40 31.00 3100
.+34.8 +8.10 48.00 48.00 Ovmseasm 2,358 +23.4+320 28.61 28.61
+12.9 +200014627 14627 Twenty 9,691 +17.5+22.00 48.02 48.02
an: " WrklWn 5,279 +9.0 +14.60 42.58 42.58
+13.5 +12.10 43.98 43.98 JennisonDrydsn A:
+13.5 +1210 85.77 85.77 UtiyA 3,335 +332 +5180 15.13 15.13
+5.0 +320 10.61 1061 Jens 2,611 +6.9 +320 23.83 23.83
+15.2+14.50 34.49 34.49 John Hancock A:
sY: ClassicValp 2,338 +19.8+14.40 2425 2425
+13.2 +11.90 23.18 23.18 Julius Baer Funds:
tlEqlr 8,133 +24. +34.60 3623 3623
+23.6 +22.70 42.63 42.63 In1lEqA 6,956 +24.4 +3420 35.55 35.55
+27.3+26.20 2422 2422 Legg Mason: Fd
rnkA: OppotTrt 3,566 +28.4+21.50 16.47 16.47
+17.4 +8.40 2.11 2.11 Spnvnp 3,492 +23.6 +1920 47.60 47.60
+19.9 +23.40 6318 63.18 Varp 11248 +17.6 +1320 64.68 64.68
+4.9 +6.70 735 735 Legg Mason Insti:
+5.1 +5.50 12.16 12.16 arT 5,090 +18.8 +1430 71.00 71.00
NS +16.00 1290 1230 Longleaf Partners:
+6.5 +7.70 10.84 10.84 Paners 8,797 +142+1020 32.10.32.10
+16.8 +11.80 2.53 2.53 lIn 2,611 +193 +16.10 16.79 16.79
+4.6 +4.80 11.93 1193 SmCap 2680 +203 +17.40 31.50 31.50
+19.3 +20.50 36.42 36.42 Loomis Sayles:
+31 +2.70 6.54 6.54 LSBond 3244 +16.7 +103.90 14.00 14.00
+21.1 +29.80 12.67 12.67 Lord Abbett A:
nkAdv: AlflatdAp 14,893 +14.6+120 14286 1436
+17.1 +1200 2.52 2.52 BoDdDebAp 5,022 +11.0 ~8,8 794 7,94
rnk B: MidCapAp 7373 +180 +200 23.55 2355
+15.8+10690 252 2.52 MFSFundsA:
rnkC: MITAp 3,309 +11.7 +1530 118.04 18.04
+163+11.60 2.55 2.55 MGAp 4,923 +.5 +1290/12.83 1223
ti A&B: EmGrAp 2,302 +146 +18.70 3327 3327
+18.7+25.60 26.48 26.48 To0tRAp 7,434 +10.6+10.800 1623 1623
+14.8 +17.70 2451 24.51 VWueAp 4,554 +14.5 +15.60 2429 2429
emp A: MFS Funds B:
+32.9 +36.90 21.49 21.49 MIGB 2,038 +68 +1220 11.56 11.56
+18,1 +22.70 1321 1321 TolRBi 2,774 +99 +930 1622 1622
+17.9 +2020 2439 24.39 MainStay Funds B:
+18.8 +23.90 19.41 19.41 Hi dB 2,611 +17.9 .4+830 633 633
mp Adv: Mairs & Power:
+182+20.50 24.44 24.44 Grohn 2,466 +14.8 +980 70.66 70.66
mp B&C: Managers Funds: I
+17.0 +1930 23.80 23.80 SpdEq 3,143 +192 +168.90 92.31 9231
: Marsico Funds:
+43 +2.80 11.40 11.40 F sp 3,602 +12.1 +18.0 17.9 17.39
+10.7 +9.80 4.40 46.40 Growp 2,07 +132+15.30 ,18.12 18.12
+9.5 +.10 55.16 55.16 Meridian Funds:
Va" e 2251 +17.5 +14.70 39.14 39.14
+392+47.80 20 20.09 Merrill Lynch A:
S +29 +2500 156971 5.69 BasValAp 2272 +152 +10.50 3032 3032
+209 +28.20 2871 28.7 GIALAp 4366 +202 +17.70 17.47 17.47
+25.3 +2670 30.57 30.57 Merrill Lynch B:
30+47.9 00.00 0.08 GM l t 2.123 +193+16.80 17.12 17.12
+39.0 +47.90 20.06 230.06 Merrill Lynch C:
+253 +26.70 30.56 3056 bACt 2,655 +19.3+1620 16.64 16.64
NS+48.00 2007 20.07 Merrill Lynch 1:
NS +1060 1444 14.44 Basal 3,979 +15.5 +10.80 306 30.96
SGII 2,488 +20.5 +18.00 17.52 17.52
+17.3 +1930 43.87 43.87 Morgan Stanley A:
Insth: =374 3,548 +113 +10.40 3595 35.95
+13.4+11.9 1071 10.71 MorganStanley Inst:
ds: .UPIFesn 2,126 +52 +4.70 11.67 1V67
+.8 +7.90 25.37 25.37 5Eqn 7.155 +193 +2230 22.17 22.17
hsA: 7. Mr n 240, +23.9 +24.00 8409 84.89
.7,2 +910 1124 1124 Mutual Series:
+204. +00 37.11 37.11 BeamonZ 3,435 +163 +18.70 1698 1696
hs Insat: 0Cs 24.2 1 +26.00 2675 28.75
+7.6 +960 1125 1125 OLdZ 3570 +172+21.00 205 20.85
+ 95 9w11h25 12 StSZ 8,343 +152 +1820 24.69 24.69
+54 370 11.2 11.92 Nations Fds Cl Z
+13.4 +18.60 074 3074 h40 2,433 +24.6 +21 210 4 2a 2
+24.7 +2810 48.14 4.14 Neuberger&Barm Tr:
A: Gems. n 6,361 214+21. +630 4891 48,91
+21.5 +23.10 36.85 36.85 Nicholas Group:
+14.3+1410 1968 19.68 N ln 2,491 +12+1560 62.06 62.06
IA : Nuveen Cl R:
+63 +370 11.78 11.78 6 niDrMuBdd2677 +4.0 +330 9.09 9.09
+23 0+2420 5615 5615 Oakmark Funds I:
+15,1 +1460 21.52 2152 E1 Icr 8648 +14.0+120 25.10 25.10
+90 +.50 2387 237 552 +222+2630 23.46 2 3.46
+121 +1150 4827 4827 Oa rt 6,681 +10.1 +6.0 41.61 41.61
0: Se, r 86,083 +122 +11.01 34.45 34.45
22.6+2390 5583 5583 OppenheimerA:
ley: CapApAp 5,638 +11+7 +920 41A5 4125
+234 +2000 2416 2416 CapWA P 2,670 +15.7+1350 12.76 12.76
+299 2360 2980 29.80 De PS p 4,09 +406 +5340 33.15 33.15
+102 +1120 1634 1634 EqudyA 2280 +135 +1690 11.53 11.53
lass: GItalAp 10,159 +21.1 +27.00 6536 6596
+205+1930 2335 23115 GBoppA 1 29.7+3360 34.61 34.61
ect: IrtBdp 2,509 +17.8 +17.10 602 682
+18++22 31. 31 318 FdA 7,820 +11.5+11.70 384 36J4
CIs; StrlncAp 4,737 +122 +1020 435 4.35
+4.1 +2.50 1078 1078 Oppenheimer B:
NS +2060 2421 2421 1,970 106 +10.90 3562 3 62
Oppenheim Quest:
+87 +11.00 22.05 22.05 BA 3,383 +150 +840 18.41 141
+252+3310 1472 14.72 alanB 382 +141 +750 1809 18.0
+105 +1130 2510 2510 Oppenheimer Roch:
+147 +2332 3521 3521 LVIdYAp 2,472 +50 +640 323 3.38
+141 +1550 22.12 22.12 BMuAp 5,.659 +7.5 +100 1831 18.31
P U4A 2,462 +11.1 +1560 1232 1232
PIMCO Admin PIMS:
0 T 4e.n 19,013 +5.1 +30 10.71 1071
o , PIMCO InstI PIMS:
AlAssen 5,196 +130 +1160 1326 1326
CoiOdRR A 85,135 +234 +22.40 169 16A9
EMtMrsWBd 2.033 +21.0 .1500 11236 1138
H)' [n 3.655 +140 +.50 95 9.85
v* Ln.SOan 9,583 +3.0 +130 10.11 1011
ModDtf 2,064 +4 +2.40 1024 1024
RealReins1l 5,361 +74 +.10 11.48 11.48
SW tT 2.434 +2.6 +2.50 10.02 10.02
Tot0e0n 52,706 +5.4 +400 10.71 10.71
TRIIn 2,154 +4.6 +2.50 10.12 1012
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PIMCO Funds C: EqyncApx 9,561 +135 +15.50 826 826
RReaCp 2.550 +6.4 +5.10 11.48 11.486 GsApx 6,043 +182+20.00 216 21.E6
TaRICt 2,614 +4.1 +270 10.71 10.71 HYMuAp 3252 +73 +9.50 10.93 10.93
PIMCO Funds D: Van Kamp Funds B:
Taltnp 2922 +1 +370 10.71 10.71 Cr180x 2,599 +153 +11.00 18.60 18.60
Pioneer Funds A: EqIecBtx 3207 +12.6 +14.60 8.83 8.83
HighYIAp 2,784 +14.9 +620 11.43 11.43 Vanguard Admiral:
MdCpVoAp 2,097 +212 +19.40 26584 26.54 CpOpAn 2,792+26.0+19.70 74.44 74.44
PionFdApx 5,518 +12.6 +1420 4353 43.53 Enegyn 1,967 +39.8 +6520 109.50 1090
ValeAp 3,875 +15.0 +1420 18.68 18.68 ExplAdi 2,207 +203 24120 73.54 73.54
Price Funds Adv: EmndAdn 2,135 +223+22.90 33.72 33.72
Eqlyep . 2,409 +14.7 +12.60 27.14 27.14 50Admin 31,457 +13.5 +1220 114.55 114.5
Price Funds: GNMAAdmn8,565 3.7 +3.40 10.34 1034
Balance 2,469 +12.1 +11.60 20.0 20.08 HlCaren 6,85 +16.7 +20.30 59.64 59.64
BOeCtipGn 7,615 +12.8 +11.30 31.57 31.57 HiYdCpn 3,474 +105 +550 625 625
CapAprn 6929 +15.5 +13.80 20.55 20.55 HiYUAdmn 2,862 +5.1 +5.00 10.85 10.85
EqIrnn 17,800 +14.8 +12.80 2720 2720 TrBordAdM d 2,401 +5.4 +2.70 10.51 10,51
Eql4dn 5,559 +132 +11.90 33.39 33.39 rsyAdn 1,992 +3.4 +2.10 1109 11.09
Gomwin 9,972 +13.9 +13.70 27.45 5 5intlGrA8t 2,181 +200 +25.40 6527 6527
HyNIo 3283 +12.9 +420 7.04 7.04 Adrin 7,483 34 +2.40 13.43 13.43
"l5kn 5,220 +18.0 +24.60 14.05 14.05 rCoA.dnli 2368 +52 +210 991 991
kMdCapn 13.57 +21.7+2360 5425 5458 IM dirmAdn 4302 +2.1 +110 1077 1077
MCapVae n 5,29 +203 +16.60 2400 24.00 MCpAm 2271 +203+2750 78.13 7813
Nekhan 3,426 +29.2 +4070 42521 42213 PCapr 6,371 +20. 1 +15.40 67.30 67.30
NH " 6n 363 2s 31. 8 m 9 STMdAd n 2,107 +2.8 +1.00 10.01 1001
Neaun 3,31 +49 4 +3 906 9.06 9 STArmAdIn 2,786 +1.6 +1.40 15.56 150
SciThn 8,444 +188 .+180 19.47 19.47 STGrAdM 6177 +3.3 +2.00 106 10-5
n 4,688 +19.033 +218.0 33 45 S33.44 apAdln263 +22.9 +21.10 28.54 28.54
SS 2,712 +182 +180 17.88 17i.8 TxlCapr 2,105 +15.6+15.70 5.43 5943
SpIn 4,8a0 +9.4 .4850 11.97 117 TIB4dAdnn 3002 +42 +220 10.16 10.1
S 2,9 +16 +14.70 2387 237 16,71 +15 +14 29 291
Putnam Funds A: WelrA&rn 3,43 +8.3 +7.40 5330 5330
CATA p 2,825 44.1 +430 8.47 8.47 WodAfn10,077 +12.9 +12.80 5429 5429
Eron 2p 17 1 1 2 1 Adn6,764 2387.+14+190 8. 23 h Adnh74 . 14.30 62962.49 62
GeoAp 3,431 +102 +9. 8 18.4 184 WdsdlA 100 +172+18.00 5813 58.13
a5 p5p 17' +1594+020 9.08 9.08 Vanguard Fds:
p 12,079 +13.7 +1220 20.06 20.069 ASEAn 9,459 +13.4 +11.60 2525 2525
Id8Fqp 3,26 +17.8 25.10 25.60 25.60 CapOppn 5,535 +259 +1920 3221 3221
IvoAp 2,171 +14.6 +16.90 1326 1326 Energy 6,557 +39.7 +65.00 5829 5829
NwOpAp 4.675 +15.4 +1920 4382 43.82 Eq44n 3,046 +14.0 +13.00 2420 2420
VslaAp 1,963 +18.7 +23.40 10.18 10.18 Explrern 8248 +202 +21.00 7890 7830
VoyAp 7,127 +9.0 +1120 17.05 17.05 GNMAn 16,033 +35 +330 10.34 1034
Putnam Funds B: Globlqn 2,1489+23. +24.90 19.41 1941
GrBt1 2,68D +12.8 +11.40 19.781978 19.78 Gao n 5345 +13.4 +12.40 31.49 31.49
Putnam Funds M: HYCorpn 5,740 10.4 +5.40 625 625
itecmpx 2 8 +113 +7.1P 10.15 10.15 tCaren 17,77 +165 +2021412 8 14128
Putnam Funds Y: -1o1n 8868 +88 +530 1256 1220
Voge 168 +9.3 +11.50 17.62 17.62 nExpn 2,133 +32.4+37.70 1869 1869
RS Funds: tIir 8,.181 +20.6 +2520 20.50 2050
RSPa s 2,083 +372 30.70 3930 3930 I tMn 3,469 +233 +2600 3421 3421
Royce Funds: " Grode 2,690 +51 +2.70 9.91 931
LowP1f9kr 4,018 +20.0 +1620 16.14 16.14 InTayn 1435 +32 +2.00 11.09 1109
P8roIl r 3,011 +23.1 +2250 16.66 16.6i UFECon 477 +9.5 +830 1557 1557
To4f8r 4,177 +17.8 +17.40 1294 1244 UFEPaon 8,599 +143 +14.40 2203 20M
Russell Funds S: UFEModn 7,764 +123 +1.40 1845 18.4
DWEqS 2,493 +13.8+16.60 4559 455 9 SnGrado n 4,411 +7.1 +730 962 9B2
SecS 2,248 +202 +2450 667 66.87 M ngann 4,553 +152 +16.10 17.03 17.03
OawEqS 2,5 +13.6+14.00 3933 9,33 HYn 2.031 +5.0 +4.40 1085 1025
SEI Portfolios: Mu n 5 .322 +33 +2.40 13.43 1343
CoeFxinAn 4,113 +46 +3.00 10.49 10.49 MutIn 2568 +2.0 +1.10 10.77 10,77
ktEqAn 3,120 +193 +26.40 12.01 12.01 P"ncpr 21,017 +19, +1520 6421 6491
LaCGooAn 4,042 +113+12.40 1930 19.30 SeiValur 3,722 +204 +23.00 19.89 1989
gaC 4232 +160 +16.40 22.58 22.58 STARn 11,651 +1293 +1290 1949 19.49
a4C 2,157 +139 +1430 11.84 11.84 Sirade 11.111 +33 +190 1056 1056
Schwab Funds: STFedn 2,024 +2.0 +1.10 1031 1031
10300rt 4312 +1313 +130 36 36.05 SalEqn 5025 +2.0+253.0 +210 2323 2323
i0o eln 2,330 +14.0+1350 3607 38.07 US6ron 4A47 +105 +1430 1691 1691
StPIVn 3,779 +132 +1130 1924 1924 Wdstyn 8.541 +82 .+7O 2129 219
S&PSen 3396 +13.4+12+00 1932 1922 Welt m 2738 +12.71260 31.42 3 142
YPisSel 5,065 +29 +290 9..6 97 Wndsrn 14,405 +17.3 +1420 1851 1851
Scudder Funds A: Windriln 29674 +17.017.30 2.74 32.74
DrHA 4,7590 + 152 +1530 4505 4505 Vanguard Idx Fds:
HrA 1,798 +145 +9.70 530 50 500n 74,406 +13.4 +12.10 11453 11453
M5 np 2,106 +3.6 +420 9.19 9.19 ede-Wn 4381 +109 +990 1990 1990
olA 2624 +30 +2.50 854 854 ,6n 4,561 +34.7 +43.70 1711 1761
Scudder Funds S: Eororn 10A81 +22.7+26.50 2797.2737
GrocS 2,170 +123+13.70 22.77 2-77 Eon d o 5216 +222+22.70 33.68 331
Selected Funds: Grlon 6944 +105 +11.40 2695 26
kS nsSp 7,482 +15.7 +14.40 39.17 39.17 Mjaodn 3270 +53 . 2.70 10.51 10.51
Seligman Group: w 5 539 +207 +27.4 1722 1722
ComnAt 2,193 +189 +2330 262665 7 Pann 4A97 +20.1 +2320 1020 1020
Sq0o 3,501 +5 +2.3001900 14945 RUTr 4X07 +243+26& 0 2035 205
Smith Barney A: SmC* n 5925 +22.7+21.0 .52 285 2
AGrAp 3,619 +193 +20.7010438 10420 STr.apVal 3,410 +21.1 +1990 144 1434
AppAp 3.58 +112 +9.90 1428 1428 STbAn 3331 +2.3 +% 10.01 10.01
MAp 2277 +14.7 +1120 1553 1553 Toaladn 21,177 +41 +270 1016 10.16
M;uAp 1.948 +35 +4.40 1549 15.49 TM n 1006 .232+2750 13.78 1378
Smith Barney B&P: ToaSnin 30492 +152 +14.40 2930 2920
Ag1BI 2326 +183+19.70 9402 942 ken 352 +17 15170 2244 2244
Smith Barney 1: Vanguard nst Fds:
OnSMal 2,083 +8. +6.10 17.40 17.40 Vanguard 22 220 337 3374
Smith Barey Y: h n 38477 +136+1220 11362 11362
gCopGrY 2,36 +149 +1170 2a17 23.17 i991n 1427 +134 +1220 11363 113M
Sa9i9n 2,035 +17+1721750 3896 8996 dCadk-aPn270 +203 +2750 1727 1727
StFarmAssoc: TBISn 8,8G 42 +2-80 1016 1016
GC,4n 3,057 +13.4+1230 50.15 5015 TSInn 11,114 +154 +1420 292 2920
TCW Galileo Fds: Van oint Fd:
SeEty 302 +194 84n 2.804 +94 +810 841 841
Templeton Instrt: Victory Funds:
ETfW p 2,419 +333+37.10 1752 1752 V ctory un :16+1430 1723
FE S- 5,923 +233 +2820 22.02 22.02 8 18 +40 172t 172
Third Avenue Fds: WM Sr Asset Mgm5 :11.6+1020 1359 13.59
eoa& VaO r 2 89 +25.1 +2320 2936 2926 BM seip 2, +11 102 1320 132
00We 6,011 +258+26840 5837 5837 Waddell & Reed Adv:
Thomburg Fds: ComA 3,9M 942 +3 1760 680 660
tetS90.7 2.019 .217 25.00 2253 2353 CsrnA 3'9= +113, 162 80 00 62
ThventFdsA: 217+25ScTe 2282 +199+2950 1168 1168
LgCapST c 3,432 +102 +12.10 2646 82.46 Weitz Funds:
Tweedy Browne: P90t 2,387 +12. +470 233 2303
8Gloa 7.160 +181 +1980 2587 25.87 'V", 3,694 139 +420 3613 3613
USAA Group: Wells Fargo Adv :
nSl2n 2,059 +13.6 +13.60 17.45 17.45 Op98 ay vn 2210 +192 +16.50 4870 4870
SaP1n 2254 +132 +12.00 1861 1861 Western Asset:
TxErTn 2,801 +43 +3.60 1328 1326 Co0Pts 5,.450 +7.7 +.00 1067 1067
T .Tn 2391 +55 +510 14.19 14.19 Coe 3,843 +.0 o +3.80 1145 1145
Van Kamp Funds A: William Blair N:
CmOslpx 11274 +16.7 +1190 18.59 18.59 M8 2,584 +23.1 +32.10 24.95 2495


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AKSteel N 8.54 8201900 836 -830
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Barnhill's aids in hurricane relief efforts


Feeds 12,000 Gulf Coast
residents per day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Barnhill's Buffet Inc.
had several stores in the Gulf Coast area that
were severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina,
specifically the Gulf Port, Moss Point, and
Hattiesburg restaurants.
The Company initiated its Disaster and
Recovery Team immediately after the storm and
began to turnmthis disaster into a service opportu-
nity. From providing meals for the hungry to sup-
plying the company's associates with gasoline
and generators, Bamhill's Buffet responded to
the needs of the communities it serves.
Since Sept. 7, Barnhill's Buffet has been
preparing 10,000 meals per day in the
Hattiesburg, Miss., area and 2,000 meals per day
in Moss Point, Miss., that have been distributed
to residents in need as a result of the hurricane.
Barnhill's joined forces with the American Red
Cross to help distribute these meals to families in
sfielters as well as those living in homes with no
power.
President Craig Barber said, "We received a
call from the Red Cross at 4:30 p.m. one after-
noon asking if we could have 5,000 hot meals
prepared by 9 a.m. the next morning. Our team
worked non-stop through the night sourcing food,


MILLER
Continued from 13A
spent on prevention, was noth-
ing compared to the costs of
slip and fall lawsuits.
So Miller works with his
head down, staying focused on
his task.
Now Clay did, a while back,
have Miller try working while
looking up and making eye
contact with customers. It
turned out to be a disaster.
With eye contact, customers
kept stopping Miller to-ask for
information. That threw the
carefully timed schedule hope-
lessly off.
Worse, Miller doesn't know
where anything is, or what's on
sale - it isn't in his job
description - and he hated to
say, "I don't know."
The "look up at the cus-
tomer" experiment was put
aside, and Miller went back to
looking down while zooming
around.
One of the CAST's responsi-
- abilities is check on the emer-
gency spill stations. There are
six of them around the store,
each has six components.
Miller has to check to be
sure the broom, dust pan,
warning sign, paper towels,
plastic bags, and magic ingre-
dient are in place.
Moisture on a polished gro-


staff, transportation along with generators and
did an incredible job to help feed those in need."
Chief Executive Officer Bob Langford said.
"It's amazing to see the sacrifice that our employ-
ees are making - some of whom lost everything
themselves. Their resilient spirit and determina-
tion are inspiring. Associates from throughout
our system have aided in this effort - from
Louisiana, Florida, Alabama and even the hardest
hit areas of Gulf Port and Moss Point. Preparing
12,000 meals each day is a Herculean effort, but
our team rose to the challenge."
In recognition of the effort of so many to ben-
efit those in need, Barnhill's has printed T-shirts
for its associates in the affected areas that cap-
tures the spirit of this devoted team. Each T-shirt
will carry the newly adopted slogan - "One Bad
Storm ... Unlimited Determination!"
Bamhill's, based in Nashville, Tenn., operates
41 restaurants in seven states (Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Tennessee and Texas). It also has a store in
Sebring.
Barnhill's restaurants feature all-you-can-eat
buffets that include a wide variety of foods
including salads, Southern-style vegetables and
casseroles, fried, grilled and hickory-smoked
meats and desserts. The menu emphasizes
Southern-style cuisine and occasionally includes
specialty items such as seafood and steak.


cery store floor is a disaster
waiting to happen. Spills have
to be taken care of quickly.
That's where the magic
comes in.
It is a product, which looks
a little like gray soap flakes.
Sprinkled on any puddle, it
immediately absorbs all the
moisture, leaving an easily
handled wad of stuff that looks
a little like bread dough.
Called Spill Magic, it has to
be worked into the moisture.
You knead it with the broom,
which is the stiff bristle, rec-
tangular type.
It was'suggested that Miller
find a bottle of anything gooey
and wet, and intentionally
break it, to demonstrate how
well the Spill Magic worked.
We went back to the condi-
meQt aisle, where he looked
for any small bottle, settling on
a jar of capers.
When it came to actually
making a mess, however,
Miller had his limits. If anyone
was going to ruin his floor,
especially on purpose, it would
have to be him, so it was he
who hurled a capered fast ball
directly onto the floor.
The jar bounced without
injury.
Miller grabbed it and flung
it with all of his might.
It only bounced higher.
Again and again he threw.
the jar; again and again the jar


refused to break.
Until. someone suggested we
might do well to find a more
breakable bottle - and that
while we were at it, we might
think to look in the box of re-
calls, instead of taking a good
product off of the shelf.
We settled for a rejected jar
of Smucker's Goober - which
is peanut butter swirled with
jelly.
The jar shattered without a
bounce on the first try. The
weight of the peanut butter
held it down. The glass mostly
stuck to the peanut butter too,
which made it easy to pick-up,
but dangerous.
The Spill Magic sucked up
the jelly and the oil in the
peanut butter, so it did look
like .cookie dough, and easily
rolled opto a dust pan.
I wish I could say I rolled as
easily, as we then doubled-
timed through the store, mak-
ing up for the time we'd lost
making a mess. It hurts to
admit I was out-run by a 75
year old, but I was.


Next week Christopher
Tuffley will be weeding caladi-
ums. Any business person who
has a job they would like to
spotlight in the Tuffin' It With
Tuffley feature call 385-6155.
ext. 528.


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J.L. Warren of Lake Placid tells Lake Placid Do It Best Hardware Assistant Manager Jerry Mundell,
'I'm so glad this store's finally open again. It's so convenient."


Hardware store plans to


'Do It Best' in Lake Placid


By SUE ANN CARPENTER
News-Sun correspondent
LAKE PLACID - Robert
Tillis has the experience to do it
best.
After graduating from high
school in Dade City 25 years
ago, Tillis started with Scotty's
Hardware and spent the last 14
years managing the Lake Placid
store.
After the April buyout of the
Scotty's Lake Placid and
Arcadia stores, the new Lake
Placid Do It Best Hardware
plans to make a difference with
Tillis at the helm as manager.
"These are private owners,
not a big corporation. This is a
mom and pop operation who
are 'hands on.' Outr goal is to be
the best hometown hardware
store and offer the best service.
Our employees are absolutely
the best. We're not a big box
store. We want to know our cus-
tomers. I personally know our
commercial customers by name
and emphasize with them a one-
on-one relationship," Tillis
said. "As for regular customers,
we get lots of ladies picking up
plumbing supplies and they say
they like our help. Plus Do It
Best makes it convenient to be


able to get in and out with the
right products."
Beforehand, Tillis noted
there was a problem with items
being out of stock. '
"Now every department is
well stocked and there's better
pricing. We've revised our paint
department with a new. clean
look."
Do It Best has a paint color
system that will match colors
using state-of-the-art equip-
ment.
Tillis likes to stress that lie
runs a hardware store, but also a
small lumberyard. In addition,
he is putting together a major
development scheduled for
spring. It will be a garden cen-
ter. Right now, Do It Best han-
dles chemicals, hoses and lawn
items and that area of the busi-
ness is already tremendous,
composing 30-40 percent of the
business. The garden center is
going to be impressive and a
reil addition to the Lake Placid
community.
"The owners are great. They
are from Lakeland, Orlando and
Port St. Lucie. They are all
'hands on.' They get right in
here and help out to make
things move smoothly. That


gives us more people on the
floor. The owners are here for
two to three days each week
and are an essential part of our
team. This not only allows us to
get projects done quickly, but
also to still be able to give qual-
ity service to the customer,"
Tillis said.
Do It Best's emphasis right
now is to get fully stocked for
season.
"The snowbird homeowners
will soon be arriving and need-
ing plumbing supplies and
hardware and we don't want to
let them down," Tillis said.
"Having managed the
Scotty's, I can now say our
prices are back to normal, and
we have great employees to
help with customers' inquiries.
With the high price of gas now,
we want to solve hardware and
plumbing needs for our local
customers. They'll find it's not
only more convenient, but also
cost effective," Tillis said.
Lake Placid Do It Best
Hardware is at 190 Plaza Ave.
in the Winn Dixie plaza. Hours
are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and 9 a.m. to
5 p:m. Sunday. Phone 465-1999
for any plumbing, hardware or
gardening needs.


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SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS


Breakfasts and lunches being
served in the Highlands County
School District for the upcom-
ing wee< of Sept. 19-23
include:
High schools
Breakfasts
All breakfasts are served
with milk and juice.
Monday: Sausage biscuit.
assorted cereals, toast, assorted
jelly.
Tuesday: French toast sticks
and syrup, assorted cereals.
toast, assorted jelly.
Wednesday: Tony's Cheese
Sticks, assorted cereals, toast.
assorted jelly.
Thursday: Chicken biscuit,
assorted cereals, toast, assorted
jelly.
Friday: Pancake, sausage
and syrup, assorted cereals,
toast, assorted jelly.
Lunches
Monday: Breaded chicken
wings, yeast roll, shells with
garlic herb sauce, tossed salad,
assorted fruit, juice, TKO, milk
variety, hoagie speedy, cheese-
burger basket, chicken sand-
wich basket, oriental chicken
salad, chef salad, ketchup, salad
dressing, mustard
Tuesday: Chicken quesadil-
las, Spanish rice, Mexicali corn,
tossed salad, peanut butter
cookie, juice, TKO, milk vari-
ety, turkey and cheese speedy,
chicken sandwich basket,
Gilardi pizza basket, tuna salad
plate, chef salad, ketchup, salad
dressing, mustard.
Museum displays
SEBRING - Here are some
little known facts of the United
States Naval Service that
occurred during a month of
September:
* Sept. 2, 1945: V-J Day;
Japan signed the Formal
Surrender, also
* Sept. 2, 1775: The
Schooner Hannah is chartered,
the beginning of the
Continental Navy.
* Sept. 5, 1776: The first
Navy and Marine uniforms
were prescribed.
* Sept. 11: Patriots Day -
and - for the senior citizens -
Grandparents Day


Wednesday: Meatball sub,
potato puffs, baked beans,
assorted fruit, juice, TKO, milk
variety, ham and cheese speedy,
cheeseburger basket, chicken
sandwich basket, chicken
Caesar salad, chef salad,
ketchup, salad dressing, mus-
tard.
Thursday: Macaroni and
cheese, Lit'l Smokies, yeast
roll, Prince Edward blend,
assorted fruit, juice, TKO, vari-
ety milk, hoagie speedy, chick-
en sandwich basket, Gilardi
pizza basket, tuna salad plate,
chef salad, ketchup, salad dress-
ing, mustard.
Friday: Chicken tender
bites, yeast roll, mashed pota-
toes, chicken gravy, peas and
carrots, juice, TKO, variety
milk, turkey and cheese speedy,
cheeseburger basket, chicken
sandwich basket, oriental
chicken ,salad, chef salad,
ketchup, salad dressing, mus-
tard.
Middle schools
Breakfasts
All breakfasts are served
with milk and juice.
Monday: Sausage biscuit,
assorted cereals, toast, assorted
jelly.
Tuesday: French toast sticks
and syrup, assorted cereals,
toast, assorted jelly.
Wednesday: Tony's Cheese
Sticks, assorted cereals, toast,
assorted jelly. '
Thursday: Chicken biscuit,
assorted cereals, toast, assorted
jelly.
open to public
* Sept. 14, 1814: "Star
Spangled Banner" written by
Francis Scott Key
* Sept. 16: POW/MIA
Recognition Day. Visit the
museum and observe the beau-
tiful display for POW/MIAs.
None as nice anywhere.
Many more facts like these
are part of and displayed at the
new Military Sea Services
Museum, comer of Kenilworth
Boulevard and Roseland
Avenue, from 12-4 p.m..every
Wednesday through Saturday.
Call 385-0992 to find out,
how to purchase a "memorial
brick" for a loved one.


Friday: Pancake, sausage
and syrup, assorted cereals.
toast, assorted jelly.
Lunches
Monday: Tony's Pizza,
Prince Edward blend, chocolate
chip cookie, juice, TKO, variety
milk, chef salad, tuna salad
plate, hoagie speedy, salad
dressing, mustard.
Tuesday: Sliced turkey with
gravy, yeast roll, mashed pota-
toes, brown gravy, tossed salad,
corn cobbettes, assorted fruit,
juice. TKO, variety milk, turkey
and cheese speedy, chicken
Caesar salad, chef salad, salad
dressing, mustard.
Wednesday: Corn dog,
french fries, baked beans,
assorted fruit, vanilla pudding
cup, juice, TKO, variety milk,
chef salad, oriental chicken
salad, ham and cheese speedy,
salad dressing, mustard.
Thursday: Lasagna, garlic
breadstick, green beans, tossed
salad, assorted fruit, juice,
TKO, variety milk, hoagie
speedy, chef salad, tuna salad


plate. salad dressing, mustard.
Friday: Cheeseburger, pota-
to puffs, broccoli, assorted fruit,
juice, TKO, variety milk, chef
salad, oriental chicken salad,
turkey and cheese speedy, salad
dressing, mustard, ketchup.
Elementary schools
Breakfasts
All breakfasts are served
with milk and juice.
Monday: Sausage biscuit,
assorted cereals, toast, assorted
jelly.
Tuesday: French toast sticks
and syrup, assorted cereals,
toast, assorted jelly.
Wednesday: Tony's Cheese
Sticks, assorted cereals, toast,
assorted jelly.
Thursday: Chicken biscuit,
assorted cereals, toast, assorted
jelly.
Friday: Pancake, sausage
and syrup, assorted cereals,
toast, assorted jelly.
Lunches
Monday: Tony's Pizza,
peanut butter and jelly sand-


which, tossed salad, assorted
fruit, lime Jell-O, variety milk.
Tuesday: Ham sandwich,
baked chicken, yeast roll,
mashed potatoes, California
blend, chicken gravy, assorted
fruit, salad dressing, mustard,
variety milk.


Wednesday: Corn
nuggets, french fries,
assorted fruit, ketchup,


dog
corn,
mus-


tard, variety milk.
Thursday: Deli turkey sand-
wich, lasagna, yeast roll. tossed
salad, assorted fruit, salad
dressing, mustard, variety milk.
Friday: Ham and cheese
sandwich, Campbell's Chicken
Noodle Soup, grilled cheesI
sandwich, corn cobbettes.
assorted fruit, salad dressing.
mustard, variety milk.


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The Community Calendar pro-
vides a brief listing of local
clubs and organizations who
meet on a regular basis. It is
the responsibility of the group
to update the News-Sun on
any changes in this listing by
calling 385-6155, ext. 528;
send any changes by e-mail to
cindy.marshall@newssun.com
; or mail them to News-Sun
Community Calendar, 2227
U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL
33870.

MONDAY
* ALCOHOLICS ANONY-
MOUS meeting, 8-9 p.m. at
Episcopal Church, Lakeshore
Drive, Sebring. For more
details, call 385-8807.
* ALANON meets at 8 p.m.
at St. Agnes Episcopal
Church, 660 NW Lakeview
Drive, Sebring. For details,
call (863) 687-3800.
* ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCI-
ATION SUPPORT GROUP
meets at 2 p.m. at the Oaks of
Avon, 1010 U.S. 27 North,
Avon Park. For details, call
385-3444.
* AMERICAN LEGION
PLACID POST 25 LAKE
PLACID has shuffleboard at
1:30 p.m. Lounge hours are
12-9 p.m. For details, call
465-7940.
* FRATERNAL ORDER
OF EAGLES 4240 AERIE
plays darts at 7 p.m. at the
club, 12921 U.S. 98, Sebring.
For details call 655-4007.
* GARDEN CLUB OF
SEBRING meets noon,
Sebring Civic Center. Call
385-2044 or 382-2063 for
details.
* HIGHLANDS COUNTY
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
meets at 7:30. p.m. third
Monday in conference room 3
at the Highlands County Agri-
Civic Center, Sebring. For
details, call Don Roberts at
402-0554 or Darrell Koranda
at 471-0226.
* HIGHLANDS COUNTY
COMPOSITE SQUADRON
314 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the
Knights of Columbus Hall,
east of U.S. 27 across from
Lakeshore Mall in Sebring.
For details, call 385-1234.
* HIGHLANDS DELTA
CHORALE, rehearses 7 p.m.,.
Sebring Church of the,
Brethren, 700 S. Pine St.,
Sebring (September through
May). No auditions are
required to join and all ages
are welcome. For details or to
book a concert, call Cheryl
Cometta at 699-2663 or Pat
Riccobono.at 385-4045.
* LA LECHE LEAGUE,
breastfeeding support for
Highlands and southern Polk
counties, meets at 7 p.m.
every third Monday at the
Florida Hospital Heartland
conference rooms. Pregnant
and nursing mothers and their
babies are welcome. For more
information, call 655-6617 or
638-3954.
* LAKE PLACID AMERI-
CAN LEGION POST 25
meets 8 p.m., Legion Hall.
* LAKE PLACID ELKS
2661 provides a snack bars
live music and happy hour
from 4-7 p.m. at the lodge.
Darts is at 7 p.m. Euchre is at
1 p.m. It is open to members
and their guests. For details,
call 465-2661.
* LAKE PLACID
LIBRARY has storytime at
10 a.m. for ages 3-5 except
during holidays.
* LAKE PLACID MOOSE
plays cards at 2 p.m. Open to
members and qualified guests
only. Lodge closes at 6 p.m. '
* NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION OF RETIRED VET-


ERAN RAILWAY
EMPLOYEES meets at 11:30
a.m. third Monday from
October through May at
Homer's Smorgasbord in
Sebring. For more details, call
471-0137.
* ROTARY CLUB OF
HIGHLANDS COUNTY
meets at 6:15 p.m.,
Savannah's restaurant in
Sebring. For details, call
Darrell Peer at 385-0107.
* SEBRING BRIDGE
CLUB plays at 12:30 p.m. at
347 Fernleaf, Sebring.
* SEBRING WOMEN OF
THE MOOS meet at 7 p.m.
the first and third Monday at
the lodge, two miles off U.S.
27 on U.S. 98, Sebring. For
details, call 382-8782.
* SEBRING OPTIMIST
CLUB meets at 6:15 p.m. first
and third Mondays at various
locations. For details, call
Gabriel Read, 453-2859 or
Earle Luke at 381-3514.
* SEBRING RECRE-
ATION CLUB has ice cream
shuffleboard at 6:30 p.m. at
333 Pomegranate Ave.
Summer memberships are
available. For details, call
385-2966 and leave a name,
nramber and message. Call will
be returned.
I SERTOMA meets noon,
Takis Family Restaurant,
Sebring.
* TOPS FL. 632, SEBRING
meets at 3:30 p.m. at the fel-
lowship hall at the First
Baptist Church of Lake
Josephine, Sebring. For
details, call Betty Gregeson at
699-2132 or Donna Goodwin
at 655-2118.
* VETERANS OF FOR-
EIGN WARS POST 3880
euchre, 6:30 p.m., 1224
County Road 621 East, Lake
Placid. For more details, call
699-5444.
* VETERANS OF FOR-
EIGN WARS POST 4300
meets 7:30 p.m. third Monday,
2011 'SE Lakeview Drive,
Sebring. �

TUESDAY
* AL-ANON FAMILY
GROUPS meet for discussion
and Twelve Step study at
noon, Union Congregational
Church, 105 N. Forest Ave.,
Avon Park. Parking available
south of old church.
* ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCI-


ATION SUPPORT GROUP
meets at 6 p.m. every third
Tuesday at Valencia Mobile
Home Park, 3801 Youth Care
Lane, Sebring. For details, call
385-3444.
* AMERICAN LEGION
PLACID POST 25 LAKE
PLACID has shuffleboard at
1:30 p.m. Euchre is at 1:30
p.m. Lounge hours are 12-9
p.m. For details, call 465-
7940.
* AMVETS POST 21 plays
darts from 5-8 p.m. for mem-
bers and guests. For details, �
call 385-0234.
* AVON PARK LIBRARY
has storytime at 10 a.m. for
ages 3-5 except during holi-
days.
* AVON PARK LIONS
CLUB meets 6:45 p.m., in the
Lions Club, 1218 W. Bell St.
* BUSY BEE CRAFT
CLUB meets 9-11 a.m.,
Hidden Creek CluBhouse,
Sebring. Everyone is wel-
come. For more details, call
Marie Rand, 385-3012.
* DEPRESSION BIPOLAR
SUPPORT ALLIANCE
GROUP meets every first and
third Tuesday in Sebring. For
details, call Ronnie Daugherty
at 382-6169 or e-mail rox-
ann@tnni.net.
E DOG OBEDIENCE
CLUB OF HIGHLANDS
COUNTY INC. meets at 7
p.m. third Tuesday at
SpringLake Community
Center, 209 SpringLake Blvd.,
Sebring. For details, call 655-
1235.
* FLETCHER MUSIC
CLUB meets every Thursday
and Tuesday at Fletcher Music
Center in Lakeshore Mall,
Sebring. For more details, call
385-3288.
* HEARTLAND AVIAN
SOCIETY, meets every
fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at
Huntington National Bank,
126 Center Ave., Sebring. For
more details, call 465-9358.
* HEARTLAND DOLIT-
TLE MINIATURE GUILD
meets 7 p.m., third Tuesday,
St. Johns Methodist Church
social hall, 3214 6rand Prix
Drive, Sebring. For details,
call 382- 3553.
* THE HEARTLAND
HARMONIZERS BARBER-.
SHOP CHORUS meets from
7-9 p.m. in the Magnolia
Room at the Kenilworth


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When Highlands Regional2
Medical Center first opened
is doors in 1965. we pledged
to provide our patients with
compassion and care without
compromise The same
COTirrritmenrt holds true t:dav
As the comrriunites we serve
.onniriue to gruow 'oj doe:
HRMC-torever improving
10o meet the future needs or
our friends and neighbors
While the challenges ot our
commitment may seem grand.
so is the pride and satisfaction we receive from helping so many. Then
again, it's all in a day's work at HRMC.
HRMC team members are rewarded for their contributions
'with competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, a truly
collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make an impact
with an evolving healthcare leader. For priority consideration,
forward your resume to: HRMC, Attn: Human Resources, 3600
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Lodge, 836 SE Lakeview
.Drive, Sebring. All men who
enjoy singing are invited.
* HIGHLANDS COUNTY
QUILT GUILD meets from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. third
Tuesday for a work meeting at
the Women's Club of Sebring,
220 SW Lakeview Drive,
Sebring. For details, call 382-
0722.
* HIGHLANDS COUNTY
VETERANS COUNCIL
meets 7 p.m., third Tuesday at
Sebring Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post.
* LAKE HAVEN HOME-
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
meets the third Tuesday of
the month, 5400 N. Lake
Huckleberry Drive, Sebring.
Covered dish dinner is at 6:30
p.m. and meeting is at 7:30
p.m. For more details, call
382-4858.
* LAKE PLACID
JAYCEES meet 7:30 p.m.,
first and third Tuesdays,
Jaxson's. Board meetings at
6:30 p.m., second Tuesday.
For details, call Joe Collins,
655-5545.
* LAKE PLACID MOOSE
has an officers meeting at 7:30
p.m. the third Tuesday at the
lodge.
* LORIDA COMMUNITY
CLUB meets at 7 p.m.
Tuesday at the Lorida
Community Center to plan
events.
* MASONIC LODGE meets
8 p.m., 106 N. Main St., Lake
Placid.
* OVEREATERS ANONY-
MOUS meets from 8-9 a.m.
every Tuesday at Walker
Memorial Seventh-day
Adventist Church, 1410 West
Avon Blvd, Avon Park. For
details, call 385-4277.
* PLACID LAKES
BRIDGE CLUB meets 9 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday
and has blood pressure screen-
ing from 10 a.m. to .2 p.m.
first and third Tuesday at
Placid Lakes Town Hall, 2010
Placid Lakes Blvd. For
details, call 465-4888.
* ROTARY CLUB OF
SEBRING (NOON) meets at
noon at the Sebring Civic
Center, near the library in
downtown Sebring. For infor-
mation. call 385-3829 or 471-


9900.
* SEBRING ELKS LODGE
1529 has music by Reese
Thomas, 4-7 p.m. All Elks and
their guests invited. Tidbits of
food served. Canasta is played
from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring
a lunch. For more details, call
385-8647 or 471-3557.
* SEBRING LIONS CLUB
meets at noon at the club-
house, 3400 Sebring Parkway,
Sebring.
* SEBRING LODGE 249
F&AM meets 7:30 p.m., 1809
Home Ave., Sebring.
* SEBRING MEALS ON
WHEELS INC. hosts board
of directors meeting at 1:30


p.m. the third Tuesday each
month at the Sebring Hills
Association Clubhouse, 200
Lark Ave., Sebring. For
details, call Jim Smith at 382-
8453.
* SEBRING RECRE-
ATION CLUB plays bridge at
1 p.m. at 333 Pomegranate
Ave., Sebring. Summer mem-
berships available. For details,
call 385-2966 and leave a
name, number and message.
Call will be returned.
* SEBRING RIDGE COIN
CLUB meets 5:30 p.m. the
third Tuesday, October
through May, at the Sebring
Public Library.


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April 7
* Worldwide Investment
Group Inc. to Garfield Vaughn,
L12 Blk K Spring Lake Village
IV, $22,000.
* Ronald Lee Sines to
Gretchen Keyes, L207 Grayce's
Mobile Est. 2nd Add, $45,000.
* Mary R. Faglie to Nick
Chionis, L21 Blk 214 Leisure
Lakes Sec 14, $18,000.
* Teresa M. Robinett to
Kenneth R. McCoy, LI Blk 3
Sunset Shores Sec A, $150,000.
* Douglas Bazzel to Gloria
Scott, L10 Blk 108 Leisure
Lakes Sec 6, $5,800.
* Gloria Scott to Les Stein,
L10 Blk 108 Leisure Lakes Sec
6, $26,000.
* Anita R. Sexton to Kay
Roberts, Unit 2-C Interlake
Apartments, $85,000.
* Leonhard Runzer to
Erlinda E. Chand, L6 Blk 146
Sun 'N Lake Est. Sebring Unit
10, $19,500.
* David Rivera to Michael
D. Kownacki, L12 Blk 345 Sun
'N Lake Est. Sebring Unit 16,
'$42,700.
* Marcel J. Fontane to Mark
L. Tharp, Ll/2 Lookout Point,
$183,000.
* Leoncio Rivera-Suarez to
James F. Adams, L3 Blk F
Spring Lake Village II,
$29,000.
* David Bowden to Angelo
Galioto, L12 Blk A Clearview
Terrace, $175,000.
* Maynard R. Stuckey to
Jose Davalos, L3/4 Blk 198
Leisure Lakes Sec 3, $53,800.
* Raymond Kelso to Wilma
J. Williamson, L19 Blk 40
Leisure Lakes Sec 11, $80,000.
* Blossom Holdings to
Joseph Delva, L9 Lookout
Point, $24,800.
* Paul B. Knight to Daniel
Fulghum, L8 Blk 86 Orange
Blossom Country Club
Community Unit 18/Others,
$20,000.
* Jean Bates Guerrant to
Ray Williams Jr., L5 Blk 58
Leisure Lakes Sec 16, $20,000.
* Betty Jane Bush to
William G. Irmscher, Unit E-24
Bluffs of Sebring Condo Phase
IV, $117,500.
* Enrique Ayala-Torres to
Conroy A. Blake, L5 Blk 36
- Sun 'N Lake Est. Sec 2,
$17,500.
* Jean Bates Guerrant to
Jason Lounsbury, L6 Blk 58
Leisure Lakes Est. Sec 16,
$20,000.
* Joseph P. DiBrango to
Rose Marie Freed, L16 Blk 148
Lakewood Terraces, $125,000.
* R & R Properties of
Central Florida to Carla
Spalding, LI-5 Blk 75 DeSoto
City Second Sub, $20,000.
* Banyan Land Title Corp.
to H & H Investments
Properties, Lll Blk 97 Placid
Lakes Sec 14, $20,000.
* Banyan Land Title Corp.
to Eric McKendree, L26 Blk 10
Orange Blossom Est. Unit ,3,
$15,000.
* J. Clifton Ironson to
Anthony Celata, PT Lll Blk
249 Sun 'N Lake Est. Sebring
Unit 13, $104,900.
* Earl J. Campazzi to
Meredith F. Brown, LI 2nd
Replat PT Prairie Oaks Phase I,
$210,000.
* Banyan Land Title Corp.
to Tiffany A. Martinez, L14 Blk
108 Orange Blossom Country
Club Unit 19, $14,500.
* Wayne A. Amend to
O'Neil G. Michael, L25/26 Blk
13 Highlands Park Est. Sec F,
$37,800.

April 8
* Wilbur Van Adams to
Southern Florida
Developments, PT Sec 3-36-
28/Other, $3,025,700.
* Abimael Rivera to Walter
W. Courtney, L17 Blk 233 Sun
'N Lakes Est. Sec 18, $105,000.


* Jack F. Billingsley to Brent
E. Sueppel, Unit 6 Golf Pine
Villas, $79,000.
* Pauline F. Smallwood to
Jack F. Billingsley, L2 Blk 255
Sun 'N Lake Est. Sec 20,
$191,000.
* Daybreak Development
Inc. to James E. Reid, L95
Sebring Shores Dev. Sec 3,
$19,000.
* Sarah Nugent to Tracia
Properties Ltd., L5 Lake
Huntley Est., $250,000.
* Highland Park Estates
Group to Serge Payer, L12 Blk
6 Highlands Park Est. Sec C,
$28,000.
* Olga N. Alen Napoles to
Southern Homesites Inc., L13
Blk 269 Sun 'N Estates Sec 21,
$300.
* Quality Engineering
International to Myrna Harris,
L32 Bik 60 Sebring Country
Est. Sec 3, $18,500.
* Ernest Smith to William L.
Busch, L17 Blk 19 Highlands
Park Est. See L, $3,000.
* Roman Roman to John F.
Mercede, L7 Bik 60 Sun .'N
Lake Est. Sebring Unit 5,
$18,000.
* Philip A. La Penna to
Steve Goyette, L5 Blk Z Spring
Lake Village V, $8,000.
* Gunnar L. Dahl to Hubert
Ullman, Week 12 Unit 23
Harder Hall Resort Club
Lakeside II, $300.
* Roman Roman to Delores
D. Diamond-Mercede, L6 Blk
60 Sun 'N Lake Est. Sebring
Unit 5, $18,000.
* Francisco Jose Garcia
Hernandes to Salim Sikder, PT
L5 Blk 15 Avon Park Est. Unit
HI- $32,400.
M Harold Bowser to Salim
Sikder, PT L8 Blk 38 Avon Park
Est. Unit II, $27,000.
* Jose A. Guevara to
Geronimo R. Martin, L2:8 Blk
14 Orange Blossom Est. Unit 6,
$35,500.
* Felix Acevedo to Leo
Alexander, L19 Blk 152-A
Leisure Lakes Sec 3, $19,000.
* 'Robert Bayles to Alex
Casteneda, L58/81 Blk 228 Sun
'N Lake Est. Sec 19, $1,000.
* Heribeto Dilan to Lester
Brena, L26 Blk 61 Sun 'N Lake
Est. of Sebring Unit 5, $17,000.
M',Hosario Schiavo to Peter J.
Michaelson, L2 Blk 14 Leisure
Lakes Sec 1/Others, $44,700.
* Julie Valladares to Paul
Valladares, L11816/11817 Avon
Park Lakes Unit 37, $29,400.
* Highlands County T & G
Land Co. to Esther Arce De
Kuilan, L33 Blk 297 Sun 'N
Lake Est. of Sebring Unit 14,
$3,500.
* Junia St. Fleur to
Richmond Ventures, L10 Blk
22 Highlands Park Est.-Sec K,


$18,000.
* Robert B. Bezokas to G S
F Enterprise Inc., L28 Blk 73
Placid Lakes Sec 7, $85,000.
* Sixto Marcano Blanco to
H & M U S A Corp., L4 Blk 23
Sun 'N Lakes Est. Sec 6,
$12,900.
* Ronald E. Siroky to
Norman P. Surface, PT LI 3/14
Blk 51 Placid Lakes Sec 6,
$295,000.
* John Talley to Steven G.
Mohrbacher, Unit 117 North
Villas at Placid Lakes
Communities, $41,500.
SLornma Richardson to Enid
Facey, L5 Blk 219 Sun 'N Lakes
Est. Sec 19, $10,500.
* Brian Cross to Trevor
Dyer, L718/719 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 2, $25,000.
* William R. Ross to
Michael Gillette, L13 Blk 44
Leisure Lakes Sec 11,
$115,000.
* Jaime Rivera Deltoro to
Eddy Jocelin, L10 Blk 9
Sebring Hills South Unit 3,
$25,000.
* Jaime Rivera Toro to
Natverla Gandhi, L5 Blk 13
Sebring Hills South Unit 3,
$15,000.
* Veronica F.' Downey to
Jean Deuth, L6 Blk 48 Placid
Lakes Sec 19, $85,000.
* Rita Svoboda to Robert H.
Martinson, L14 Blk 245 Sun 'N
Lakes Est. Sec 19, $25,500.
* National Recreational
Properties to George T. Ward,
L56 Blk 195 Sun 'N Lake Est.
Sebring Unit 11, $12,900.
* National Recreational
Properties to Patricia R.
Francis, L25 Blk 194 Sun 'N
Lake Est. Sebring Unit 11,
$15,900.
* National Recreational
Properties to Thomas R.
Prsciotta, L24 BIk 189 Sun 'N
Lake Est. Sebring Unit 11,
$12,900.
* Robert D. Mahon Jr. to
Alexandra Lappas, L3 Blk NN
Spring Lake Village V, $40,000.
* Donald Brooks to Daniel
L. Yarbrough, L15-21 Blk 309
Lake Blvd. Sub, $50,000.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Michel Jean, L1B PT LI Blk
4 Orange Blossom Est. Unit5,,
$14,300.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Zafar Naeem Ahmed, L22
Blk 8 Orange Blossom Est. Unit
6, $23,700.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to M A L A, L52 BIk 14 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 6, $19,300.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to MALA, L18 Blk 12 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 6, $42,400.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to M A L A, L7 Blk 3 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 5, $42,400.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.


to M A L A, L42 Blk 1 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 5, $42,400.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Kiflemanam Stefanos, L22
Blk 5 Orange Blossom Est. Unit
5/Other, $28,600.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Gustavo Villamil,
L662/663/710/711 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 2, $29,000.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Harnarine Bissoon, LIB Blk
8 Orange Blossom Est. Unit 11,
$19,300.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Ekbal Elkadry, L426-431
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 2,
$56,100.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Cecile Cazeau,
L59/60/63/64/67/68 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 1, $51,200.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Mark Naim, L6 Blk 9 Orange
Blossom Est. Unit 4, $14,300.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Equity Trust Co., L25 Blk 8
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 6,
$23,100.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Joshua Rivera, L680/681
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 2,
$13,200.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Tribhowan Sewnarine,
L632/633 Orange Blossom Est.
Unit 2,0$13,800.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Michael Robert Meyers,
L23B Blk 5 Orange Blossom
Est. Unit 5/Other, $42,900.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Elena lourova, L20/21 Blk 6
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 11,
$55,000.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Julia lourova, L19 Blk 6
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 11,
$27,500.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Marina Berezina, L35A Blk 5
Orange Blossom Est. Unit
5/Others, 57,200.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Wade Rickerson, L25/26
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 1,
$34,100.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Ryan L. Colbert, L26B Blk 4
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 5,
$14,300.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Maria Philippes, L656/657
Orange' Blossom Est. Unit
2/Other, $44,300.


* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Kettelie Glenn, L692-695
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 2,
$27,000.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Jose. A. Citron, L724-726
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 2,
$13,800.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Ignazio A. Masi, L33 Blk 1
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 5,
$17,600.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Om P. Thakral, L736/737
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 2,
$12,700.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Julie Carmakal, L53/54
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 1,
$16,000.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Om P. Thakral, L730/731
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 2,
$12,700.
* Joel D. Sills to Joel D.
Sills, L4/5 Blk 21 Sebring
Ridge Sec G, $35,000.
M Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Om P. Thakral, L7 Bik 1
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 5,
$32,500.
M Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.


to Patrick Radlein, L4 Blk 9
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 6,
$30,800.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Rosevelt Pierre, L4 Blk 10
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 7,
$32,500.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Gladys A. Acosta, L47/48
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 1,
$19,300.
* Steven G. Korb to Joanne
G. Webb, L25 Blk 62 Original
Town of Sebring, $85,000.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Douglas W. Miller, L8 Blk 9
Orange Blossom Est. Unit 4,
$26,400.
* Jack 0. Dunham Jr. to
Juan Oliva, L10 PT L9 Blk 130
Lakeview Place Add, $45,000.
* Jacobson Auction Co. Inc.
to Michael Francisco Boza,
L23D Blk 5 Orange Blossom
Est. Unit 5, $14,300.
* Jane M. Farrer to Julio A.
Ollet, L14 Blk A Clearview
Terrace Sub, $105,000.
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5/Others, $79,800.


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Roberts sidesteps issues for .now


Real world
awaits Senate's
confirmation
By GINA HOLLAND
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Chief
Justice nominee John Roberts
could not be pinned down this
week on subjects like abortion
and assisted suicide. Next
month might be another story.
The Supreme Court's fall
agenda is loaded with meaty
issues that, to the consternation
of Senate
Democrats,
Roberts would
not address dur-
ing Senate con-
firmation hear-
ings on his nom-
ination to be the
nation's , 17th
chief justice.
Roberts so
skillfully evaded
efforts to nail
down his personal views on the
law and issues before the court
over the past three days that
conservatives and liberals alike
were left with no clear picture
of where, if confirmed as
expected, he would lead the
Supreme Court.
"After several days of testi-
mony and questioning it is
extremely frustrating to realize
that we still do not know the
legal position of Judge Roberts
on several critical moral and
social issues," the Rev. Patrick
J. Mahoney, director of the
Christian Defense Coalition,
said Thursday.
Ralph Neas, head of the lib-
eral People for the American
Way, said, "Silence is normally
golden, but in the case of
Supreme Court nominee John
Roberts, it's downright omi-
nous."
Roberts did reveal some
things under relentless grilling
of Democrats on the Senate
Judiciary Committee.
There was the light - his
favorite movies are' "Dr.
Zhivago" and "North by
- Northwest"- and the substan-
tive - he does not share the
same interpretation of the
Constitution as Antonin Scalia
and Clarence Thomas or agree
with the practice of Anthony
Kennedy and several other jus-
tices of using foreign law in
decisions.
The 50-year-old appeals
court judge was a self-disci-
plined and intelligent witness.
He cited phrasing of opinions


with near perfect recall, never
referring to notes or conferring
with a phalanx of .Justice
Department and White House
lawyers seated behind him.
On several occasions he
revealed a moderate tempera-
ment, including an acknowl-
edgment that the 1973 Roe v.
Wade ruling that established a
woman's right to abortion was
settled precedent. He main-
tained that his record as an
appeals court judge shows he's
not an ideologue, as Democrats
said they feared.
"I see a streak of independ-
rATE






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ence in this person," said
Kermit L. Hall, a historian and
president of the State
University of New York at
Albany.
The committee is to vote on
his nomination next week, and
the White House hopes the full
Senate will vote in time for
Roberts to be on the bench the
first week of October, when the
court will take up the Bush
administration's challenge to
Oregon's assisted suicide law.
Justices also will review a
parental notification abortion
law, several death penalty
appeals, a case involving dis-
ability rights and an appeal that
touches on gay rights.
"He's not going to have a
graqe period. He will find him-
self right smack in the middle
of it," said Stephen Wermiel, an
American University law pro-
fessor.
Roberts, as chief justice,
would preside over a court that
is in flux. The well-liked Chief
Justice William H. Rehnquist
died this month after 33 years
on the court. President Bush has
not nominated a replacement
for retiring' Justice Sandra Day
O'Connor.
It will be months before the
full scope of the shake-up is.
known. O'Connor's vote has
made the difference in some
affirmative action, abortion,
campaign finance, discrimina-
tion and death penalty cases, so.
her replacement will have a
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thing today as it did when it was
drafted in 1787, making no


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changes.
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year-old high court ruling in a
case involving contraceptives
for married couples, a decision
often cited as the underpinning


for abortion rights. However, he
would not say whether he
would vote to uphold or over-
turn Roe v. Wade.
"1 don't think he's locked
himself into any positions. He
could go anywhere. He could be


another (Justice David) Souter,"
said Ann Althouse, a law pro-
fessor at the University of
Wisconsin, referring to the. lib-
eral justice named to the court
by President Bush's father. "We
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: GC-05-484
BEVERLY FYFFE, THOMAS FYFFE,
and LOUIS BROYLES
Plaintiff(s)
vs
ELISHA S. WINWii; ii van
NADYNE'B 'WINN et l31
Delendarais)
NOTICE OF ACTION-PROPERTY
TO: ELISHA S. WINN, III and
NADYNE B. WINN
P.O. Box 547
Ocilla, GA 31774
or if any of the aforesaid persons is dead,
then his or her unknown heirs, devisees; lega-
tees or grantees; and any and all other per-
sons or parties claiming by, through, under or
against them; and all claimants, persons or
parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact
legal status, if known, claiming under any of
the above named or interest in and to the
lands hereafter described.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Ac-
tion to Quiet Title for the following described
property in Highlands County, Florida, to wit:
Lot 19, Block 60, LEISURE LAKES SEC-
TION SEVEN, according to the map or plat
'thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page(s) 8,
of the Public Records of Highlands County,
Florida.
. has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any to it, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney,
whose name and address is: David F. Lanier,
Esq., P.O. Box 220, Avon Park, Florida
33826-0220, and file the original with the
Clerk of the above styled Court on or before
September 26, 2005, otherwise a judgment
may be entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said
Court on August 24, 2005.
L. E. "LUKE" BROKER
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daft
Deputy Clerk
August 28; September 4,, 11,18, 2005
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 05-0343GC5
Jacobson Auction Company, Inc.
Plaintiff,
vs.
Vincent Cantelmi,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF ACTION
To: VINCENT CANTELMI
3913 Divot Road
Sebring, FL 33872-1296
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dam-
ages and specific performance regarding the
following property in Highlands County, Flori-
da:
Lots 577 through 591 Less Right of Way of
ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES UNIT No. 2, Ac-
cording to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 3, of the Highlands County Pub-


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lic Records. AND PARCEL TWO: Lots 604
through 607 less right of way of Orange Blos-
som Estates, PBI 5-3, Highlands County Pub-
lic Records.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to it on STEVE FROMANG, the
Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 1861
10th Avenue, Suite A, Vero Beach, Florida
32960, on or before October 14, 2005, and file
the original with the clerk of this court either
before service on the plaintiff's attorney or im-
mediately thereafter; otherwise a default will
be entered against you for the relief demanded
in the complaint or petition.
Dated on September 6, 2005.
, L.E. Luke Brooker
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Annette E. Daff
As Deputy Clerk
September 11, 18, 2005


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case File No. GC 05-494
Civil Division
MIRNA 2005 INVESTMENT &
HOLDINGS INC.,
Plaintiff(s),
v.
LOUISE A. RITTMULLER, VIOLA A.
SHERMAN, A. KENNETH SHERMAN, JOSEPH
D. HOOPERT and MASAKI SHIMIZU,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: LOUISE A. RITTMULLER, VIOLA A.
SHERMAN, A. KENNETH SHERMAN, JOSEPH
D. HOOPERT and MASAKI SHIMIZU, if alive,
or if dead, their unknown spouses, widows,
widowers, heirs, devisees, creditors, grantees,
and all parties having or claiming by, through,
under, or against them, and any and all per-
sons claiming any right, title, interest, claim,
lien, estate or demand against the Defendant
in regards to the following described property
in Highlands County, Florida:
PARCEL 1 - LOT(S) 20, BLOCK 261, PLACID
LAKES, FLORIDA SUBDIVISION, PER PLAT
BOOK 9, PAGE 31.
STRAP #C143729-20026100200
PARCEL 2 - LOT(S) 13, BLOCK 74, LEISURE
LAKES, FLORIDA SUBDIVISION, PER PLAT
BOOK 7, PAGE 8.
STRAP #C213629-07007400130
PARCEL 3 - LOT(S) 47, BLOCK 1, UNIT 6, OR-
ANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES, FLORIDA SUBDI-
VISION, PER PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 35
STRAP #C243528-06000100470
PARCEL 4 - LOT(S) 16 & 17, BLOCK 2, PLAC-
ID LAKES, FLORIDA SUBDIVISION, PER PLAT
BOOK 9, PAGE 14
STRAP #C143729-19000200160
Notice is hereby given to each of you thatan
action to quiet title to the above described
property has been filed against you and you
are required to serve your written defenses on
Plaintiff's attorney, BILL MCFARLAND, P.A.,
P.O. BOX 101507, CAPE CORAL, FL 33910,
and file the original with the Clerk of the Cir-
cuit Court, Highlands County, 590 South
Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870,
on or before October 4th, 2005 or otherwise'a
default judgment will be entered against you
for the relief sought in the Complaint.
THIS NOTICE will be published once each
week for four consecutive weeks in a newspa-
per of general circulation published, in High-
lands County, Florida.
Dated this 29th day of August, 2005.
L.E. "LUKE" BROKER
Clerk of the Court . .
By: Is/ Annette-E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
/s/ Krista L. Brindle
Krista Lynn brindle
Attorney for the Plaintiff
P.O. Box 101507
Cape Coral, FL 33910
Fla. Bar No. 0826081
September 4,11, 18, 25, 2005
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: GC-03-59 .
BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS
TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF
BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED
SECURITIES, INC. ASSET BACKED
CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-AC5
Plaintiff,
-vs-
FRANCES E. CHAVIS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
FRANCES E. CHAVIS; UNKNOWN TENANT I;
UNKNOWN TENANT II, and any unknown
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other
unknown persons or unknown spouses
claiming by, through and under any of the
above-named Defendants,
Defendants.
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that the under-
signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Highlands
County, Florida, will on the 3rd day of, Octo-
ber, 2005, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. in the Jury
Assembly Room in the basement of the High-
lands County Courthouse located at 430
South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida,
offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the
highest and best bidder for cash, the follow-
ing-described prQperty situate in Highlands
County, Florida:
The East one-half (E 1/2) of the following
described property:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of the
Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
3, Township 35 South, Range 29 East, thence
Westerly along the North line of said Section a
distance of 105 feet to a point of beginning;
thence continuing Westerly 210 feet; thence
South 210 feet; thence East 210 feet; thence
North 210 feet to the point of beginning.
Less Road Right of Way.
pursuant to the Amended Final Judgment
entered in a case pending in said Court, the
style of which is indicated above.
WITNESS my hand and official seal of
said Court this 13th day of September, 2005.
If you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation in order to partici-
pate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no
cost to you, to the provision of certain assis-
tance. Please contact the Office of the Court
Administrator, (941) 534-4690, within two (2)
working days of your receipt of this notice; if


ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Lora Lea Henke
BUTLER & HOSCH, P.A.
3185 S. Conway Road., Suite E
Orlando, Florida 32812
(407) 381-5200
, September 18, 25, 2005
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No.: PC 05-866
Probate Division.
IN RE: ESTATE OF
LEROY JONES
Deceased.
. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Leroy
Jones, deceased, File Number PC 05-866, is'
pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands
County, Florida, Probate Division, the address
of Which is Probate Division, Highlands Coun-
ty Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue,
Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representative and
that personal representative's attorney are set
forth below. The names and addresses of the
beneficiaries are: Ivory Jones, 92 Grany Lane,
Quincy, FL 32352; and the nature and approxi-
mate value of the assets are: real property val-
ued at approximately $20,000.00.
All creditors of the decedent and other per-
sons having claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent
or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of
this notice is served must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-,
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER.
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and per-
sons having claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate, including unmatured, contingent
or unliquidated claims, must file their claims
with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-
EVER BARRED,
The date of the first publication of this No-
tice is September 18, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Ivory Jones
92 Granny Lane
Quincy, FL 32352
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Personal Representative:
John K. McClure, Esq.
230'S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
(863)402-1888
Florida Bar No. 286958
September 18, 25, 2005



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 05-512
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARGARET M. GAMACHE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MAR-
GARET M. GAMACHE, deceased, whose date
of death was December 20, 2004, and whose
Social Security Number is 489-28-4490, is
pending 'in the,Circuit Court for Highlands
i'iunty; Florida, Probate Division, the address


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of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebr-
ing, Florida 33870. The names and addresses
of the personal representatives and the per-
sonal representative's attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no-
tice is required to be served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD,
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICES: SEPTEMBER 18, 2005.
Personal Representative:
/s/ David A. Gamache
David A. Gamache, Jr.
1952 Newburyport Road
Chesterfield, Missouri 6300
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ David F. Lanier
DAVID F. LANIER
Florida Bar No. 045399 -
P.O. Box 220
Avon Park, Florida 33826-0220
Telephone: (863) 453-4457
September 18; 25, 2005
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 05-297
IN RE: ESTATE OF
WILLIAM DESIRE MERCIEZ aka
WILLIAM D. MERCIEZ
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of WIL-
LIAM DESIRE MERCIEZ aka WILLIAM D.
MERCIEZ, deceased, File Number PC 05-297,
is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands
County, Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebr-
ing, Florida 33870. The names and addresses
of the personal representative and the person-
al representative's attorney are set forth be-
low.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate, including unmatured, con--
tingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a
copy of this notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors .of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands against
the decedent's estate, including unmatured,
contingent or'unliquidated claims, must file,
their claims with this court WITHIN 3.
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.



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The date of the first publication of this
Notice is September 18, 2005.
Personal Representative:
. Is/ Linda S. Osterhaus
7424 NW 77th St.
Kansas City, MO 64152-2466
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Is/ Anthony L. Ritenour
FLORIDA BAR NO. 0045667
ABLES & RITENOUR, P.A.
551 SOUTH COMMERCE AVE.
SEBRING, FL 33870
TELEPHONE: (863) 385-0112
September 18, 25, 2005
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NUMBER: GC 05-446
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
EVELYN MARIE NADALIN and SAMI
NADALIN, as Joint Tenants with Right of
Survivorship and Not as Tenants in Qommon,
if alive and if not, their unknown spouse,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other
parties claiming by, through, under or against
EVELYN MARIE NADALIN and SAMI
NADALIN, and all claimants under any of such
party;
ALFRED A. EZECHIELS and ZENA A.
EZECHIELS, HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against ALFRED A.
EZECHIELS and ZENA A. EZECHIELS, and all
claimants under any of such party;
PAUL HOAG and SUSAN EDWARDS HOAG,
HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against PAUL HOAG and SUSAN EDWARDS
HOAG, and all claimants under any of such
party;
CHRISTOPHER B. STONEHOUSE, if alive and
if not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against CHRISTOPHER
B. STONEHOUSE, and all claimants under any
of such party;
KURT E. PETERSEN and VERA I. PETERSEN,
HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against KURT E. PETERSEN and VERA I.
PETERSEN, and all claimants under any of
such party;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: ALFRED A. EZECHIELS and ZENA A. EZE-
CHIELS, HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their un-
known spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against ALFRED A. EZE-
CHIELS and ZENA A. EZECHIELS, and all
claimants under any of such party;
332 Hansen Road, N. Brampton, Ontario,
Canada L6V 3B8
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on ihe following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:.
Parcel 2: Lot 06, Block 338, Unit 16, OF
SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, accord-
ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
10, Page 4, of the Public Records of High-
lands County, Florida. .
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to John K. McClure, Esquire,
MCCLURE & LOBOZZO, 230 South Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, FL 3387.0, the Plaintiff's at-
torney .and file the,original with the Clerk of



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the above styled court on or before October
7th, 2005; otherwise a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court
on the 9th day of September, 2005.
L.E. "LUKE" BROKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
September 18, 25, 2005


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NUMBER: GC 05-446
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
EVELYN MARIE NADALIN and SAMI
NADALIN, as Joint Tenants with Right of
Survivorship and Not as Tenants in Common,
if alive and if not, their unknown spouse,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other
parties claiming by, through, under or against
EVELYN MARIE NADALIN and SAMI
NADALIN, and all claimants under any of such
party;
ALFRED A. EZECHIELS and ZENA A.
EZECHIELS, HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against ALFRED A.
EZECHIELS and ZENA A. EZECHIELS, and all
claimants under any of such party;
PAUL HOAG and SUSAN EDWARDS HOAG,
HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against PAUL HOAG and SUSAN EDWARDS
HOAG, and all claimants under any of such
party;
CHRISTOPHER B. STONEHOUSE, if alive and
if not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees; creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against CHRISTOPHER
B. STONEHOUSE, and all claimants under any
of such party;
KURT E. PETERSEN and VERA I. PETERSEN,
HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against KURT E. PETERSEN and VERA I.
PETERSEN, and all claimants under any of
such party;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: CHRISTOPHER B. STONEHOUSE, if alive
and if not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devi-
sees, grantees, creditors, or other parties
claiming by, through, under or against CHRIS-
TOPHER B. STONEHOUSE, and all claimants
under any of such party;'
4141 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada L4W 4X9
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:
Parcel 4: Lot 18, Block 338, Unit 16, OF
SUN 'N. LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, accord-
ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
10, Page 4, of the Public Records of High-
lands County, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to John K. McClure, Esquire,
MCCLURE & LOBOZZO, 230 South Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plaintiff's at-
torney, and file the original with the Clerk of
the above styled court on or before October
7th, 2005; otherwise a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court
- on the 9th day of September, 2005.
-- --L.E. "LUKE" BROKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
September 18, 25, 2005


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NUMBER: GC 05-441
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DOUGLAS MACKAY, if alive and if not, his
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, -or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against DOUGLAS
MACKAY, and all claimants under any of such
party;
JOSE M. GOMEZ and VIVIAN A. GOMEZ, as
Tenants in Common,.if alive and if not, their
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming 'by,
through, under or against JOSE.M. GOMEZ
and VIVIAN A. GOMEZ, and all claimants un-
der any of such party;
ELVIS N. ISKENDERIAN, if alive and if not, his
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against ELVIS N.
ISKENDERIAN, and all claimants under any of
such party;
SALVADOR ROMANI-ORUE, if alive and if not,
his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or agaiinst SALVADOR
ROMANI-ORUE, and all claimants under any
of such party;
ESTHER LUGO ESPOSITO and LEO
ESPOSITO, HER HUSBAND, if alive and if not,
their unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against ESTHER LUGO
ESPOSITO and LEO ESPOSITO, and all
claimants under any of such party;
LAWRENCE L. KIEVITT, if alive and if not,
his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against LAWRENCE L.
KIEVITT, and all claimants under any of such
party;
DAVID WICKI and VIRGINIA WICKI, HIS
WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against DAVID WICKI and VIRGINIA WICKI,
and all claimants under any of such party;
MARIO ONORATI, if alive and if not,
his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against MARIO ONORATI,
and all claimants under any of such party;
SIGIFREDO CRUZ DIAZ, if alive and if not,
his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against SIGIFREDO CRUZ
DIAZ, and all claimants under any of such par-


ty;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: LAWRENCE L. KIEVITT, if alive and if not,
his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grant-
ees, creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against LAWRENCE L. KIE-
VITT, and all claimants under any of such par-
ty;
c/o Joseph & Anna Kievitt, White Sand
Beach Motel, 7 Ripple Terrace, Barnegat, NJ
08005
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:
Parcel 7: Lot 30, Block 335, Unit 16, OF
SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, accord-
ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
10, Page 4, of the Public Records of High-
lands County, Florida.
Parcel 8: Lot 31, Block 335, Unit 16, OF
SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, accord-


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ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
10, Page 4, of the Public Records of High-
lands County, Florida.
has been filed against you and you ire re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to John K. McClure, Esquire,
MCCLURE & LOBOZZO, 230 South Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plaintiff's at-
torney, and file the original with the Clerk of
the above styled court on or before October
7th, 2005; otherwise a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court
on the 9th day of September, 2005.
L.E. "LUKE" BROKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
September 18, 25, 2005

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NUMBER: GC 05-446
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
EVELYN MARIE NADALIN and SAMI
NADALIN, as Joint Tenants with Right of
Survivorship and Not as Tenants in Common,
if alive and if not, their unknown spouse,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other
parties claiming by, through, under or against
EVELYN MARIE NADALIN and SAMI
NADALIN, and all claimants under any of such
party;
ALFRED A. EZECHIELS and ZENAA.
EZECHIELS, HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their
unknown spouse, heirs, devises, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against ALFRED A.
EZECHIELS and ZENA A. EZECHIELS, and all
claimants under any of such party;
PAUL HOAG and SUSAN EDWARDS HOAG,
HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against PAUL HOAG and SUSAN EDWARDS
HOAG, and all claimants under any of such
party;
CHRISTOPHER B. STONEHOUSE, if alive and
if not, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against CHRISTOPHER
B. STONEHOUSE, and all claimants under any
of such party;
KURT E. PETERSEN and VERA I. PETERSEN,
HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs, devises, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against KURT E. PETERSEN and VERA I.
PETERSEN, and all claimants under any of
such party;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: PAUL* HOAG and SUSAN EDWARDS
HOAG, HIS WIFE, if alive and if not, their un-
known spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against PAUL HOAG and
SUSAN EDWARDS HOAG, and all claimants
under any of such party;
P.O. Box 93132, Buriington, Ontario, Cana-
da L7M 4A3
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property .in Highlands Coun-
ty, Forida:
Parcel 3: Lot 17, Block 338, Unit 16, OF
SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, accord-
ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
10, Page 4, of the Public Records of High-
lands County, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to John K. McClure, Esquire,
MCCLURE & LOBOZZO, 230 South Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plaintiffs at-
tomey, and file the original with the Clerk of
the above styled court on or before October
7th, 2005; otherwise a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court
on the 9th day of September, 2005.
L.E. "LUKE" BROKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
September 18,25,2005


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NUMBER: GC 05-451
SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, a special district and a public
corporation of the State of Florida,
Plaintiff,
vs.
NORMAN LUTWAK and.JOAN LUTWAK, HIS
WIFE, if alive and if not, their unknown
spouse, heirs,- devisees, grantees, creditors,
, or other parties claiming by, through, under or
against NORMAN LUTWAK and JOAN
LUTWAK, and all claimants under any of such
party;
RICARDO ARUS and PRISCILLA Z. ARUS, as
Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, if
alive and if not, their unknown spouse, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties
claiming by, through, under or against
RICARDO ARUS and PRISCILLA Z. ARUS, and
all claimants under any of such party;
ELVIS N. ISKENDERIAN, if alive and if not, his
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against ELVIS N.
ISKENDERIAN, and all claimants under any of
such party;
MARY L. CAMPBELL and TIMOTHY MONROE,
if alive and if not, their unknown spouse,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other
parties claiming by, through, under or against
MARY L. CAMPBELL and TIMOTHY MONROE,
and all claimants under any of such party;
TIMOTHY LARGE and JOSLYN LARGE, as
Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship and
Not as Tenants in Common, if alive and if not,
their unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against TIMOTHY
LARGE and JOSLYN LARGE, and all claimants
under any of such party;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SUIT-PROPERTY
TO: TIMOTHY LARGE and JOSLYN LARGE,
as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
and Not as Tenants in Common, if alive and if
not, their unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming
by, through, under or against TIMOTHY
LARGE and JOSLYN LARGE, and all claimants
under any of such party;
12612 Sunlight Drive, Dallas, TX 75230
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose bonded capital improvements and
operation and maintenance assessments liens
on the following property in Highlands Coun-
ty, Florida:
Parcel 6: Lot 03, Block 338, Unit 16, OF
SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, accord-
ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
10, Page 4, of the Public Records of High-
lands County, Florida.
has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written defens-
es, if any, to John K. McClure, Esquire,
MCCLURE & LOBOZZO, 230 South Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the Plaintiff's at-
torney, and file the original with the Clerk of
the above styled court on or before October
7th, 2005; otherwise a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court
on the 9th day of September, 2005.
L.E. "LUKE" BROKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ Annette E. Daff
Deputy Clerk
September 18, 25, 2005

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION
CASE NO. JPO5-000227-XX
IN THE INTEREST OF:
A.S. 4 DOB: 11/26/04
Minor Child
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF-
ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP
THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
Any unknown fathers
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition
for Termination of Parental Rights under oath
has been filed in the above styled Court by the
Department of Children & Families, seeking
the termination of your parental rights to:
A.S.
a white female child
born November 26, 2004
and you are hereby COMMANDED to per-
sonally appear before the HONORABLE SUS-
AN BARBER FLOOD, a MAGISTRATE/HEAR-


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ING OFFICER in the Juvenile Division of the
Circuit Court in and for Highlands County,
State of Florida, on the 26th day of October,
2005, at 8:30 A.M., at the HIGHLANDS COUN-
TY COURTHOUSE, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE
AVENUE, SEBRING, FLORIDA, COURTROOM
2B.
YOU MUST PERSONALLY APPEAR ON
THE DAY AND TIME SPECIFIED OR YOU WILL
LOSE ALL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE
CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. YOUR FAIL-
URE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR WILL BE
DEEMED TO BE YOUR CONSENT TO THE
TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN AT-
TORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN THIS MATTER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY,
YOU MUST BE PRESENT AND REQUEST
THAT THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTORNEY
FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities need-
ing a special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending the notice at 1556 Lake-
view Drive,' Sebring, FL 33870 telephone
(863) 382-2141, 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.
DATED this 14th day of September, 2005.
L. E. "LUKE" BROKER, CLERK
By: /s/ R. Howard
Deputy Clerk
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 2005




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HIGHLANDS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GENERAL SERVICES / PURCHASING
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), High-
lands County, Sebring, Florida, will receive sealed
bids in the County Purchasing Department for:
ITB 05-016 PENDARVIS ROADWAY PROJECT (ITEM
A) & UTILITY EXTENSION (ITEM B), PROJECT
# 02060
Copies of the drawings, specifications, and other Con-
tract Documents are on file and available for public in-
spection at the office of the Engineer of Record
(EOR), Chastain-Skillman, Inc. 363 U.S. Highway 27
South, Sebring, Florida 33870-2140. Copies of tIhe
drawings and specifications may be obtained from the
above location upon payment of $100.00 including
sales tax for each set. No partial sets will be issued.
Specifications may also be reviewed, and any ques-
tions regarding this ITB, in.the office of Mr. Gerald
(Jed) Secory, Director, Highlands County General
Services/Purchasing Department, 4320 George Blvd.,
Sebring, FL. 33875-5803, 863-402-6523, Fax:
6735,or by E-Mail: gsecory@bcc.co.highlands.fl.us.
There will be a NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID meeting
at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2005 in the
HCBCC Engineering Department, 505 Commerce Ave-
nue, Sebring, Florida 33870. All potential bidders are
recommended to attend this meeting.
Bidder will submit (2) originals and (3) copies of their
bid. Bid envelopes must be sealed and marked with
the bid number and name so as to identify the en-
closed submittal. Bids must be delivered to the High-
lands County Purchasing Department, 4320 George
Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875-5803 so as to reach said of-
fice no later than 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20,
2005, at which time they will be opened. Bids re-
ceived later than the date and time as specified will be
rejected. The Board will not be responsible for late
deliveries of bids that are incorrectly addressed, deliv-
ered in person, by mail, or any other type of delivery
service.


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One or more County Commissioners may be in at-
tendance at either of the above meetings.
Vendors submitting responses must submit bids oni
all work to receive consideration. A Bid Bond or Cash-
ieris Check in an amount of five percent (5%) of the
bid must be included on bids over $100,000.00 If the
successful bid is greater than $200,000.00, a Public
Construction Bond will be required. Bid must be ac-
companied by evidence of bidder's qualifications to
do business in the State of Florida, in accordance with
F.S. 489.
The principal features of Contract (Item A) include:
Widening and reconstruction of approximately 2500
feet of existing Roy Pendarvis Road from U.S. 27 in a
westerly direction to County Road 17. This existing
roadway varies in width from 18ft. to 20 It. This sec-
tion of roadway shall be widened to 22 feet and resur-
lfaced. Also, a 5 foot paved shoulder will be installed
on either side of thie road and a 5 foot concrete side-
walk on the south side of the road.
Construction of a new section of Roy Pendarvis Road.
This construction includes clearing, earthwork and
roadway pavement construction for a new 22 ft wide
roadway from County Road 17, for approximately
2600 feet in a westerly direction to a newly construct-
ed section of Roy Pendarvis Road. Also, a 5 foot
paved shoulder will be installed on either side of the
road and a 5 foot concrete sidewalk on the south side
of the road.
The total project length is approximately one mile.
This project includes maintenance of traffic and all
work necessary to provide a completely serviceable
roadway
The principle features of Contract (Item B) include:
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to be included with tie construction of Pendarvis
Road. The installation of water, sewer, and reuse util-
ities will be constructed simultaneously within the
road right of way. There are two force mains, a reuse
main and a water main proposed to be installed along
the roadway. In addition to the main lines, 41 force
main services, as well as water services and reuse
services are proposed for future lots north and south
of the proposed Pendarvis Road.
The principal features, as defined above, are not in-
tended to cover every aspect of the installation de-
tails. The Contractor shall be responsible for review-
ing the Contract Documents, plans, and specifications
to determine full scope of work and specific require-
ments for the project, which include familiarity and
compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations.
The Owner reserves the right to direct purchase mate-
rials for this project if in their opinion a significant
cost savings can be realized.
The Highlands County Board of County Commission-
ers (HCBCC/County) reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all bids or any parts thereof, and the
award, if an award is made, will be made to the most
responsive and responsible bidder whose bid and
qualifications indicate that the award will be in the
best interest of Highlands County. The Board reserves
the right to waive irregularities in the bid.
The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands
County, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis
of any individual's disability status. This on-discrimi-
nation policy involves every aspect of the Board's
functions, including one's access to, participation,
employment or treatment in its programs or activities.
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vided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or
Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Mr.
Freddie Carino, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509
(Voice), 863-402-6508 (TTY), or via Florida Relay
Service 711, or by e-mail. I
fcarino@bcc.co.highlands fl.us. Requests for CART or
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with resume or fax resume to
(863) 402-1976

TURNER FURNITURE

2900 U.S. 27 South
Avon Park


ATTENTION
You can now send your
classified ad to us on line. Send
it by e-mail to:
advertising@newssun.com
AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
http://www.newssun.com


2100 Help Wanted
APPOINTMENT SETTERS
No Selling! $12.50 -$28/hr.
Full bnfts- Pd training. This
is a great place to work!
Call Tammy 863-452-0330
BLIND WAR veteran in good health looking for
a housekeeper. Experience working with Blind
is req. Miami Lakes area. $600.00 MOS. Pri-
vale bdr w/ bth, entrance , A/C & meals incl.
(305)818-7037 after two rings, hang up and
call will be returned.

A
LAOR FINDERS

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
WORKERS NEEDED
* General Labor - Construction
* CDL-A w/Hazmat
* Light Industrial - AM Shifts
* Carpenter w/tools
* Hospitality Servers



Daily Work, Daily Pay
Report Ready To Work
6:OOAM Daily
Office Hours 6:00 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Applications accepted daily
with proper ID.
3735 Kenilworth Blvd.
471-2774
EOE/Drug Free Work Place


ROAD SUPERVISOR:
A highly skilled position responsible for supervisory
work in assisting the Road and Bridge
Superintendent in the construction or upgrading of
County maintained roads. HSD/GED diploma. Six
years experience in the construction, maintenance
and repair of roads, streets and drainage canals. Five
years experience with road and bridge maintenance
of which two must have been in a highly
responsible position. Must possess a valid FL DL
while employed. Salary $17.87/hr - $29.41/hr plus
benefits. Closes 09/23/05.
Drug-Free Workplace/EOE/VET PREF Employer
IM


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Graphic Designer
Immediate opening for an experienced
'Graphic Designer to produce advertising
and other print materials in a fast-paced
production environment. Experience with
.QuarkXpress and PhotoShop is necessary
(Illustrator and Acrobat a definite plus).

Must be a team player with flexible hours
and have excellent typing and proof read-
ing skills.

Please send a resume and a few samples in
complete confidentiality to:
News-Sun, Attn: Craig Sutter,
2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870
EQUAL OPPCRTI 'iT , El IifLOYER * DRUG FREE WORK PLACE


2100 Help Wanted

BEALLS OUTLET NOW HIRING!
**SEBRING & AVON PARK'

Bealls Outlet offers a fitting opportunity for
hose seeking real advancement potential.
We believe our success is due to our strong
commitment to customers, employees and
the community. Join us and discover a great
fit for your career in our SEBRING & AVON
PARK LOCATIONS.

MANAGEMENT
&
CASHIERS
We offer excellent benefits, including 401K
and medical insurance for both full and part
time employees. Call our Job line at:
1-800-250-9206 ext. 6020. EOE
www.beallsoutlet.comr

i KENILWORTH
o CARE & REHAB

C.N.A. Positions
Available
Come join our
team at Kenilworth
Care & Rehab Center
Apply in person
3011 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
or call Connie Bass,
HR Director at
382-2153 X-317


HIGHLANDS
SHERIFF'S


2100 Help Wanted
ALUMINUM INSTALLERS, Punch-out carpen-
ter, steel erectors, laborers w/ exp. F/T w/
benefits. DFWP. E.O. Koch Construction.
(863) 385-8649
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, Royal
Care of Avon Park is looking for compassion-
ate, caring, reliable and hardworking C.N.A.'s
FT 7-3 shift, to join our staff. If this describes
you, then contact: Maria Perez, Royal Care of
Avon Park, 1213 Stratford Rd. Avon Park, FL
(863) 453-6674. EDE M/F, DFWP.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS-
TANT needed for busy office. Bi- Lingual nec-
essary. Excel/ Word literate. Fax resume to
(863)655-1215 or email to: imachia0329@va-
hoo.com
CONSTRUCTION/ CONCRETE/ PLANT PER-
SONNEL needed at Spancrete of Florida, Flori-
da's Premier Precast Producer. Plant & Field
Supervisors, Equipment operators and Instal-
ler's are also needed. Please apply at:
400 Deer Trail East
Sebring, FL 33876
Phone: (863)655-1515
Fax: (863) 655-1215


COUNTY
OFFICE


DEPUTY SHERIFF
* Starting salary $13.94 hourly,
Consideration given for experience
* High school diploma/G.E.D.
* Florida State Certification in
Law Enforcement Required
* Twelve Hour Shifts
* Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits for this position include State of Florida Retirement,
health/dental/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave.
Apply at 434 Fernleaf Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 402-7218
Drug Free Workplace/E.O.E./A.D.E.A.Veterans Preference
BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE CONDUCTED


CITY OF SEBRING
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Sebring is recruiting for the following position:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(Position Tide)
$24,752.00
(Pay Range)
SEBRING POLICE
(Department)
NATURE OF WORK:
To assist the Support Services Lieutenant in administrative functions of the department, to supervise assigned support
staff, and to coordinate and perform various program & office duties.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by college level work or vocational training in business or public administra-
tion, accounting, or related fields; supplemented by 3 years progressively responsible experience and/or training that
includes related office and administrative work. Prefer experience in a local government organization; or any equivalent
combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Apply to: For application contact Vickie Hicks at City of Sebring Police Dept., 307 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring FL 33870.
Closing Date for the position is: September 29, 2005 before 5:00 p.m.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
sex, age, nature of origin or disability. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. .


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We are a growing professional company...


WE NEED

TEAM PLAYERS!!

* Computer Knowledge Required
* Collection Experience Preferred
* Good Phone Skills






Benefits include medical insurance, 401K and

bonus potential after introductory period.

Drug-Free pleasant work environment mandatory background check

Fax Resume: 8B3-382-2B38 * Attention Richard

128 W. Center Avenue, Sebring
l2nd floor, Suntrust BuildingIl


18631 382-a050

* INSTANT HIRING DECISIONS *
SEOE


2 1 00 Help Wanted
CUSTODIAL: F/T & P/T.
We have multiple openings in Sebring, Avon
Park, and Lake Placid Schools. Call
863-402-2201 for appt.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Hardee Manor is seeking a dedicated profes-
sional to lead our nursing department. If
you're a highly motivated RN with a "Can do"
attitude and the drive to succeed, come join
our Management Team! We are a Homelike
79- bed SNF in Wauchula Minimum of 3-5
years experience in LTC required. Prior expe-
rience as a DON or ADON preferred.
Fax Resume to:
Hardee Manor Care Center,
401 Orange pl. Wauchula, FL.
Fax 863-773-0959, Phone 863-773-3231
DRAFTSMAN NEEDED FOR BUSY Hollowcore
company.' Knowledge of Architectural Desk-
top 3.3 or AutoCAD Version 2000 or greater,
necessary. Fax resume to (863)655-1215 or
email to: imachia0329@vahoo.com
A SUV SALE SPECIAL!
3 LINES, 2 WEEKS, $25.
CALL NEWS-SUN CLASSIFIED, 385-6155.


News 'Sun

Full-Time Outside

Sales/Marketing Position

Are you a self-motivated individual
with a proven track record for

exceeding revenue goals; Do you have
a great attitude and enthusiasm?

I would love to hear from you.
Media experience is helpful but not

necessary. We offer excellent
benefits including health, dental,
vision and 401k.

Please mail, fax or
email your resume to:

Tonya Squibb, 2227 U. S. 27 South,

Sebring, FL 33870.
Fax: 863 385-1954.
Email: tonya.squibb@newssun.com.


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News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005


21 00 Help Wanted
AUDIO SALES /DATA ENTRY. P/T- TUES,
WED & SAT FROM 8-5:30 Call 402-2274
DRIVERS/ TRAINEES NEEDED
Werner needs OTR truckers NOW! No exp.
needed! $700+/wk earning potential. No CDL?
No Problem! Training available! CALL NOW
1-800-493-1387
ELECTRICIAN-HELPER WANTED F/T
Experienced preffered but not required.
(863)-452-5452.
ELECTRICIANS HELPER
Min 2 year exp., drivers license required.
Call (863)655-1125 Bennett Electric
EXP. SALES reps and Installers for Alarm
Company. Call Crystal (863)381-1721 for
Appt.
EXPERIENCED ALUMINUM, installers,
must have tools and transportation.
863-443-7296
FOOD SERVICE: F/T & P/T
We have multiple openings in Sebring,
Avon Park and Lake Placid Schools.
Call 863-402-2201
FRAMING CARPENTER WANTED
Start now. Local Work. (863)-465-1371
GENERAL LABORER
Position available for local citrus plant. Exp. &
Bilingual Preferred, rotating shifts.
(863)-635-6077 FAX -(863)-635-7328
Highlands County Grove looking for F/T trac-
tor driver all-year round. Experienced in
spraying, mowing and herbicide. Pay-rate
based on experience/qualifications.
863-655-1269.
HOSPICE OPPORTUNITIES
Satisfying Challenges
Countless Rewards
Good Shepherd Hospice
The Following positions are available in
Highlands and Hardee Counties:
ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE
We are seeking an Admissions Representative
to build relationships and educate the medical
community in Highlands and Hardee Counties.
Requires at least 3 years of previous experi-
ence as a healthcare marketing/sales profes-
sional (pharmaceutical and/or home health
sales preferred). bachelor's degree preferred.
LPN, Full Time
Seeking LPN for continuous one-on-one care
at the bedside to patients in a home and / or
nursing home setting. Flexible, 8 hour shifts.
(4p-12a and 12a-8a)
RN, Per Diem
RN's needed to provide quality, end of life
care to hospice patients and their families
throughout Highlands and Hardee counties.
Flexible schedules available, including M-F
Day shifts.
Interested candidates, please fax resumes to
Good Shepherd Hospice at (863)-687-6977:
or (800) 464-3994. www.LPHcareers.com
EOE
HOSTESS/CASHIER AND DISHWASHER
NEEDED. Call before 2pm
382-2333 benefits avail.
INDIVIDUAL FOR front desk position at fast
paced dental office. Must be a self starter and
like to multi task. "Ready to go the extra mile"
and enjoy working w/people. Please Call
(863)382-9090 ask for Elaine.
LEMON TREE APTS.
Single Story 1- bedroom w/private patio, &
NEW refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer
microwave, WSG incl. Pets OK. quiet friendly
. Avon Park Community. 452-1073.
LINE COOK FT for immediate Permanent Po-
sition. Apply at Chicanes 3100 Golfview rd.
Sebring.
LOOK NO FURTHERR!
NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS
RAMADA INN , LAKE PLACID
Housekeepers ft/pt
Apply in person.
Great work environment.

LOOKING FOR hairstylist with at least 5 yrs
exp, and have to do Unisex cuts. Bi- lingual
preferred. Commission pay. Call Blanca (863)
699-5990 or (863) 441-2658




THE PALMS
OF SEBRING

L.P.N.'S
for
ALF

3-11 Full and Part Time

$1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Wages,
Shift Differentials,
Join the Professional Staff
at Sebring's Premier Senior
Care Facility.

Apply in person at
725 S. Pine St.
Sebring, Fl 33870 or
Resume to: Fax 385-2385 or
E-mail: palmshr@yahoo.com
DFWP/EOE


LPN NEEDED PT/PRN
2nd and 3rd shift, for 24 bed ICF/DD facility.
Low nurse to client ratio, adequate support
staff. Casual dress. EOE. Contact:
Kathy or Barbara at 863-452-5141

KENILWORTH
CARE & REHAB


Full and part time
maintenance


positions available
at skilled
nursing facility.

Apply in person
3011 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870


m ASSISTANT MANAGER
* F/T-P/T SALES
Hibbett Sports, a full line sporting goods
store, is hiring in Sebring. Apply at: 901 US
Hwy 27 North, Space 14, Sebring Fl. 33870.
Hibbett Sports conducts drug testing.
www.hibbett.com


2100 Help Wanted
ELDERLY COMPANIONS
Serve the elderly in their homes.
All Shifts.
Home Instead Senior Care
866-224-1290

. SKENILWORTH
CARE & REHAB

New pay rates
available for
RN's & LPN's
Benefit package
available

Come join our
professional
nursing team at
Kenilworth Care &
Rehab Center
Apply in person
3011 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
or call Connie Bass,
HR Director at
382-2153 X-317


2100 Help Wanted

ENTHUSIASM SE
Prominent home builu.. s seeking
enthusiastic sales person to assist customers
through the home buying process. A well
organized, team player is required! Must be
avail to work weekends. 6 mos pd training
then commission vs. draw pay plan. Benefits
inci:
* Med./Dental/Life Ins.
* Retirement plan
Email resumes to:
ijwhhrsc@walterind.com
813-871-4150. Ref. ID #
SEBQ01 in response.
EOE/Drug Free Workplace
NOW HIRING forft/pt kitchen help. Apply in
person Schooni's 209 N. Main Ave. No phone
calls!
PART-TIME CLERICAL
help, answering phones, filing, typing skills
necessary. Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
(863)-385-4942. fax ( 863)-385-2823.
PERSONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Responsible for assisting residents in all fac-
ets of daily living and encouraging independ-
ence. Must be 21 yrs of age with a HS diplo-
ma or equivalent, valid Fl. drivers license and
meet criminal background requirements.
Please call 863-452-5141 or complete an ap-
plication at 55 E. College Dr. Avon Park. Fl.
33825
PLUMBERS AND PLUMBERS Helpers needed.
Experienced only. Call (863)465-6348 and
leave a message.
PRN RN/ LPN
Send Resume via Fax: 863-452-3863
Email: bbain@tchsonline.com or Call Beverley
at 863-452-3858 Ext 119


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$7995


2100 Help Wanted
QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DENTAL PRACTICE
seeking dental asst. Willing to train the right
person, F/T M- Th 8-5pm. If you are inter-
ested in joining our team. Call Debbie (863)
471-1727 or fax resume (863) 471-1768.


THE PALMS
OF SEBRING
Join Sebring's Premier
Staff of Caring
Professionals
RN's & LPN's
3-11 & 11-7
NURSING SUPERVISOR
11-7
WEEKEND NURSING
SUPERVISOR
11-7
SIGN ON BONUS
$1500 F/T $1000 P/T
Competitive Compensation Package
Shift Differentials
Apply in Person: 725 S. Pine St.
Sebring, FL 33870 or
Fax 385-2385
E-mail: palmnshr@yahoo.com


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2100 Help Wanted
RECEPTIONIST WANTED
The Early Learning Coalition is seeking a
full-time Receptionist for its new Sebring
office to start immediately. Prior experience
and strong communication skills required. Bi-
lingual English-Spanish a plus. Starting Sal-
ary $16,000-$20,000 plus benefits package.
For information contact Lynne at:
863-314-9213.
E0E DFWP.
SEBRING LAW Firm
Seeking experienced litigation paralegal. Com-
petitive salary and benefits -FAX resume to
McClure & Lobozzo. 863-471-0751.

SENIOR LEAD Supervisor
Position available for local citrus plant. Exp &
Bilingual Preferred, rotating shifts.
863-635-6077 fax 863-635-7328

CASHIER P/T
Lakeshore Car Wash, male/female. Apply
in person Lakeshore Car Wash.

PART TIME CERTIFIED Fitness Instructor
needed to lead evening classes in community
locations, bi- lingual E/S preferred, multicul-
tural experience a plus. CPR- certified. Con-
tact Amy Cober @835-1904. EEO/AA/VP


Classified ads
get fast results


2100 Help Wanted




THE PALMS
OF SE BRING

Social

Worker
Part Time, go Full
Time within 1 year.
Work With the elderly
at Sebring's Premier
Senior Care Facility
Bachelors in Social
Work or related field
and computer literate
a must.
Apply in person at
725 S. Pine St., Sebring
or Fax (863) 385-2385;
E-rnail:
palmshr@yahoo.com
DFWP/EOE


A TRUCK SALE SPECIAL!
3 LINES, 2 WEEKS, $25.
CALL NEWS-SUN CLASSIFIED, 385-6155.


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2100 Help Wanted
PRODUCTION/ MANUFACTURING
Full-time day and night positions available. No
exp. necessary. Call( 863)-402-2201 for appt.
SUPPORTED LIVING coach and companion to
work with adults with developmental disabili-
ties, Exp. preferred. (863) 452-6117
TECHNICIANS NEEDED w/good driving
record, must be presentable & reliable. Will
train right person.Apply Aaction Pest Control,
6750 US 27 S, Sebring. Drug Free Workplace
THE FIRM of Clifford R. Rhoades is seeking a
F/T Receptionist for our busy law office. Good
telephone and communication skills, exc. typ-
ing skills, computer literate and able to multi-
task. Send resume to Personal Dept., 227 N.
Ridgewood Dr.., Sebring. FL 33870.


THE GEO GROUP INC.
A worldwide leader in privatized corrections.
OFFERS CHALLENGING AND
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES.
FULL TIME POSITIONS
&
BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Correctional Officer
Vocational (Horticulture) Instructor
Chaplain (P/T)
Substance Abuse instructor (P/T)
LPN
MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
1990 East State Road 78 NW
Moore Haven, FL 33471 ,
Phone 863-946-2420
Fax 863-946-2487
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


2100 Help Wanted
DISHWASHER & WAITRESS
Call John after 2pm. (863)453-5600.
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORTED LIVING
SERVICES
The Successful applicant will develop and
oversee supports and documentation nec-
essary to assist persons living in the com-
munity. The Director will supervise support-
ed living coaches, companions, personal
care assistants and homemakers. A Bache-
lor's degree and two years experience in re-
lated field is preferred.
Salary is negotiable.
Apply in person at:
RIDGE AREA ARC
120 West College Dr.
Avon Park, FL 33825-9348
EOE/AA/Drug Free Workplace


TITLE INSURANCE Co. seeks Title
Searcher/Closing Asst. Exp. w/Closer's Choice
a plus. Computer Skills & Customer Service a
must. 2 positions: Highlands & Hardee.
863-385-0220 or 863-773-9054
TRUCK DRIVER, must have CDL license
and good driving record. Benefits incl. 401k,
medical ins., accumulative sick time, paid va-
cations, Christmas Bonus, Paid holidays. We
are a Drug Free Work Place. Apply in person
W. W. Lumber, 1001 U.S. 27 S., Lake Placid.
WATER TESTING
Earn $838-1257/wk
TO START!
$1300 Training Bonus
Immediate openings for this
career position. Pd training
lets you earn while you learn.
53-yr. old co. w/full bnfts. It's
fun, it pays great & provides a valuable
commercial service. What else could you
ask for? Mr. Harris
863-452-0330


FINISH EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:

A highly skilled position responsible for the operation
of heavy finish construction equipment. HSD/GED
preferred. Four years experience in the operation of
heavy equipment, including the performance of finish-
ing tasks. Possession of a valid FL CDL, Class B, at time
of employment. A comparable amount of training to
experience may be substituted. Salary $12.16/hr -
$19.75/hr plus benefits. Apply at 600 S. Commerce
Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. Closes: 9/23/05.
Drug-Free Workplace/EOE/VET PREF Employer
U.I


SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE


2100 Help Wanted



TAX SERVICE
EARN UP TO

$10,000
IN 3 MONTHS
AS AN AMSCOT
TAX PREPARER
* Tax season is from
January to April.
* Full or part-time
positions.
* Managers, Asst. Mgrs
& Preparers needed.
* Bilingual a plus.
* Only a $49 enrollment
fee for tax class.
* Successful completion
makes you eligible
for hire.
Call Amscot Tax Service at
1-800-801-4444.
amscottax.com
EOE

HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
TRAINING FOR
EMPLOYMENT


Bulldozers, Backhoes,
Loaders, Dump Trucks,
Graders, Scrapers,
Excavators
Next Class: Oct. 3rd
-National Certification
-Financial Assistance
-Job Placement
800-383-7364
Associated Training Services
www.atsn-schools.comn


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Financial

3050 Busipess
3 5V Opportunities
NATURAL HEALTH FOOD store, strong sales,
loyal customers. Call 863-214-4553
SUCCESS FROM HOME
International Product Brokerage & Internet
Marketing Co. Seeking Motivated People.
Call for Interview 1-(888) 296-1669
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4000
Real Estate


4040 Homes For Sale
ATTENTION
Will pay cash for your home, duplex,
apartment or commercial property. Rapid
closing, "as is" cond. Call Ken or Stephanie
863-441-2689 STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

4100 Homes for Sale
4100W Sebring

BEAUTIFUL NEW 3/2/2, Prime Location in
Sebring. RENT TO OWN No Bank Qualify-
ing, Quick sale. $8000.00 down, $1500 mos.
Part of rent towards down pymnt. Bad Credit
OK. (774)289-2070 or c-del@charter.net

4100 Homes for Sale
4 1 Lake Placid,
2/2 MANUFACTURED home, vinyl siding,
awnings, utility room , new roof, lanai, patio,
carpet and sandstone tile, ceiling fans, deco-
rator shutters inside, appl. like new, large pan-
try, A/C, golf cart, irrigation, many extras,
must see, $63,500. (863)-465-7706-


OPEN DAILY
NEW Model, great floor plan, 3 bedroom
split plan, 2 baths, full 2 car garage, cathedral
ceilings. 620 Catfish Creek Rd., Placid Lakes.
2 homes are under construction just like mod-
el and ready soon. See above model and call
MEYER HOMES 465-7900,465-7338 after 5


600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-6661 * FAX (863) 784-7497
e-mail: jobs@southflorida.edu
www.southflorida.edu


POSITION VACANCIES
STUDENT SERVICES ADVISOR (LIMITED ACCESS/ALLIED HEALTH) Full-
time, grant-funded position responsible for providing program information,
acadentidaiS,r,ng scheduling and career planning services for limited access
programs. Bacriiorts-deegfee- equirea-. Aovising or guidance experience
required. Appiicant musts aerponstrate ability to commurncate effectively with
people from , aiese ..ulural and oc,'o-econdmic backgrounds Anhual salary:
$23,660 to $26,200. Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2005 .
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST* - Full-time position to assist In public
relations, publications, Website, and new releases, etc., and office management
support in the Community Relations and Marketing Office. Must have 3 years
related experience. Exceptional computer skills and ability to type proficiently
required. Hrly. pay rate: $9.67 - $10.22. Application Deadline: 5 p.m.,
Thursday, September 22, 2005.
MAINTENANCE CLERK* - Part-time, year-round position responsible for
providing clerical support to the Physical Plant Operations and Maintenance
.Department. Work schedule: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Must have 2
years of full-time clerical exp. or an A.S. degree in Secretarial Science (or
equivalency). Proficient typing skills required. Hourly pay rate: $7.94 (approx. 32
hr/wk). Application Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2005.
Veteran's Preference may be claimed for this position.
Full-time positions offer benefits package, Including retirement, health and life
insurance,.vacation and sick leave.
Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building I (Avon Park), at
any SFCC campus/center, and on our Website.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION


OUSAMIG HIHLGHS


4 100 Homes for Sale
4 i W Lake Placid
OWNER FINANCE or lease opt. Laige 3/3 wa-
ter front home to Lake Francis. 130 ftwater-
front w/Dock and Fully Furnished. $299,000
Call (561)706-3609

4 170 Lakefront Property
4'70 For Sale
DEEDED LAKE ACCESS LOT TO LAKE
GRASSY
From your own private deeded boat ramp.
This rare find is in Hickory Hills. No other lots
available, wont last long. Only $50,000
Call Gina Bexley @ (863) 202- 0245
C.S. Edwards Realty, Inc.
DEEDED LAKE ACCESS LOT TO LAKE
GRASSY
From your own private deeded boat ramp.
This rare find is in Hickory Hills. No other lots
available, won't last long. Only $ 50,000
Call Gina Bexley @ (863) 202- 0245
C.S. Edwards Realty, Inc.
SUNSET TO RIVAL KEY WEST
135' on Lake Istokpoga, sea wall , private
road, water and sewer, deed restricted, many
Ig. fruit, palm and exotic trees, (863)699-6856

4220 Lots for Sale
10-acre ranchetts present-
ed by Lorida Country Es-
tates. Our newest restrict-
ed community is located in
Highlands County, mi-
nutes from fast growing
Sebring. Prices start at
$235k. Call now for an
early reservation. (786)
859-9593
BEAUTIFUL COLORADO 5 acre lots 10 availa-
ble, great investment " $9500.00 cash, or
$2,500 down and $93.00 a month financing.
No Credit Check. Close to beautiful mountains
and rivers. 2 days only. email:
landsales@charter.net or 774-289-2070.
LOT IN Avon Park Lakes on West Shore Dr. 2
blks from Lake Adelaide. $24,000 Contact Ho-
ward (863)414-3851 Mid Florida Brokers

A SUV SALE SPECIAL!
3 LINES, 2 WEEKS, $25.
CALL NEWS-SUN CLASSIFIED, 385-6155.


4220 Lots for Sale
NICE 82X125 high and dry building lot on
Apache St. NW in a growing area of new
homes in Placid Lakes Subdivision. Near
launching ramp in renovated P- L. golf course.
Utilities at o near lot. $46K. 214-636-0444


4300 Out-of-Town Property
NORTH CAROLINA, new shell on 2.5 acres
$89,900, secluded, hardwood forest, private
paved roads, cool summers, acreage and fi-
nancing available. 828-247-0081.

4320 Real Estate Wanted
ROSE BUYS HOUSES & VACANT LOTS
Fast Cash, Quick Closing
Any situation or price or condition.
Save your Credit! Avoid foreclosure or.....
We can make your payments for you!
863-223-2298/866-958-CASH

5000
Mobile Homes

5 5 Mobile Homes
5'50 For Rent
FURNISHED 2/1
large addition, water, sewer, garbage includ-
ed, $500 monthly. $500 dep. 863-465-0035

6000
Rentals


6050 Duplexes for Rent
2/1 CENTRAL heat/ air, washer, dryer, hook-
up. 1st last & sec. $425. 863-452-2542.
LARGE 2 or3bdr, 2 bath duplex $675.00 per
month. (863) 471-3074 or (863) 273-0469
S1Villas & Condos
6100 For Rent
BEAUTIFUL 2/2.5 BATH
Town house on Lake Jackson, washer/dryer
heated pool.1-yr lease $1,100 1st, last & sec.
954-614-6441.


Advanced All Service
-Realty, Inc.
E 801 US HWY 27 N, Lake Placid
E R (863) 465-9838 (800) 295-6829
REAL ESTATE

LISTINGS - CALL TODAY!
BEAUTIFUL MODIFIED MOBILE HOME
Mobile in Mossy Cove Fish Camp on Lake Istokpoga.Too
many upgrades to mention. A Must See!
NS#176086 " 2,000
PRIACY AND LOCATION
Established neighborhood extra large lot. Only a block away
,from Lake, Less than a mile to boat ramp.
N-., . -9.9OO
LET YOUR IMAGINATION GO
CO)erizicd corner lo[t t ih view of Lake Grassy and
lLuntley on CR29 might be re-zoned? Nice home
site.
NS#164629 '270,000
LAKE AUGUST BEAUTY
3/2/2 dock - immaculate home on Lake August. Custom
cabinets and closets. Great room with floor to ceiling.
Wood burning fireplace.
NS#173709 4 20,000
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT AND RESIDENTIAL
Three commercially zoned lots with three bedroom
home and restaurant or retail area.
NS#171679 '399,900

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-Country Club of Sebring
Great new listing in Oak
Brook subdivision on golf
' a U, course at Creekside Drive.
A unique courtyard entry to
this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath
home with spa and waterfall. Big kitchen, formal living,
dining room, den and oversized 2 car garage plus cart
garage. In top condition.

Listed at 379,000


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BEALITIFUL HOME ON BEAUTIFUL LAND
97 acres with lots of shade from the oak
trees, and some learned d land to enjoy. This
properly 1;3 home also ha 2 guest homes
and a new wood workshop This home is
perfect for commer.:al hunting or your
own private preserve.
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MOBILE HOME
On large lot in Kissimmee River Shores
area. Home has river and Lake
Okeechobee access.


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6150 Furnished
615 V Apartments
AVON MOBILE HOME PARK
55 PLUS PARK, NO PETS
1 BEDROOM FURN. APT. FOR RENT
(863)453-3415, 1350 N. LAKE AVE.


2/2 L.P. New Appliances, All tile, in town. NO
SMOKING or pets. $690.00 mos. + sec. depo.
(863)840-1831

AFFORDABLE AZALEA APTS.
1 or 2 Bedroom Apts. and Efficiencies.
WSG paid, from $350/mo. (863)471-0471.
CLEAN, QUIET 1 bd in Sebring from $355.00 ,
2/2 in Avon Park from $555.00 Furnished
available. (863)385-8996


6250 Furnished Houses
LARGE 3/2/1 hpme on lake w/ dock, furnished
with w/d, seasonal rental in Sebring. Excep-
tional value. Must see!!
visit: www.geocities.com/tom.gillo2/
(954)E70-6186
SMALL 2/1 cottage on lake Francis, Seasonal
rental $800.00 per month, first , last & 300
sec. (561)996-5697 or (561) 985-1760
WINTER SEASONAL only. Furnished 2/1 du-
plex in quiet area w/lake view, between Sebr-
ing and Avon Park 17 S. 863-381-4657.


6300 Unfurnished Houses
$$$ LOOK NO FURTHER! $$$
Beautiful New 3/2/2, Prime Location in
Sebring. RENT TO OWN No Bank Qualify-
ing, Quick sale. $8000.00 down, $1500 mos.
Part of rent towards down pymnt. Bad Credit
OK. (774)289-2070 or c-del@charter.net
HARDER HALL - Nicely appointed 3/2/2 family
room, fireplace, inside laundry $975.00 per
mos. 1 yr lease (863)-414-6303
"LAKE PLACID AND SEBRING
Houses and Apartments available for rent.
Please call 863-243-9191 or 863-243-9046.

PARTIALLY FURNISHED
Or unfurnished rooms $350/mo or 4-bedroom
2-bathroom $650/mo. Call 786 -255-3320. or
954-704-1981
PLACID LAKES 4/2/1 completely renovated,
new appliances, seasonal, short term or year-
ly. Available after Sept. 30th. (863)465-3111
SEB- 2402 Fernway St. 2/1 central heat/air.
screened porch. utility room with washer,
dryer hook-up. 1-year lease. no pets. $600
monthly 1st last and 300 sec. to move in.
available 9/16.( 863)- 385-3338. 471-0840
SEBRING- 2 poss. 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath, 1 car ga-
rage, lots of storage, nice area and close to
town (863)385-1175 or (863) 202-1176
SPACIOUS 3/2 in Lake Placid No Pets, No
Smoking. $900.00 mos + Sec. of $1200.00
to move in. Call 305-233-4622.


6450 Roommates Wanted
RESPONSIBLE HOUSE- Mate wanted to share
2/1 house, washer/dryer available. $70.00
__ weekly, plus half of utilities (863)-452-9770

6550 Warehouses for Rent
6400 SO. ft. Warehouse with A/C. office and 8
overhead doors; 640 Park St., Sebring; 3
phase elect.; fenced yard; close to Sebring
Pkvy. Perry Carter Advanced All Service Re-
alty, Inc. 863-385-1181.

MINI BAYS, 10x14, $48 mo. Across from
hospital U.S. 27 South. Sebring.
Call Manager- Randy 863-381-4357.


6750 Commercial Rental
COMMERCIAL SPACE
2000 -8000 Square Ft. Sebring/Avon Park.
(863)-699-6033


7020 Auctions
ESTATE AUCTION *
Sat 9/24, 9am. 512 E. Circle st., Avon
Park. Contents of 3 br Pool Home. 10% bp.
RAIN or SHINE!
Furniture, Wrought Iron Patio Furn, Lift
chair, Daybed, Kirby vac, Old glassware &
China, Bed Linens, Maple BR Suite, Rem-
ington .22 Rifle, 78sp Record Player & Re-
cords, Vintage Intra- Coastal Maps (Inci Cu-
ba, Bahamas, Nassau, Miami) Kitchen Con-
tents, Collectibles, 2 Bronze Horse Figur-
ines (Derby Winners?) 6,000 Sport Cards,
Sm Chest Freezer, Surprises & Treasures as
we find them, MUCH MORE!!! COME
SEE!!!!
Ceramics Room Contents- Olympic Kiln
mod#1414, Molds, Bisque, Pouring Table,
Slip mixer & more.
Garage Contents- Snap- On bench Grinder,
Drill Press. Sm Oxy/Prop Torch Kit, Air
Compressor, hand & Power Tools, Misc.
Electronics, Tube Tester, parts Shelf w/ 70
box bins, 4x8 Worktable.w/ power, Slide
Vise, many Small tools.
Coins- Dollars, other Silver Coins & Numis-
matic Treasures.
OUR 28TH YEAR!
Phil Riner Auctions
ab282au261 863-299-6031
E- mail: RIN.ER@VERIZON.NET
-for detailed listing.


7020 Auctions
PHIL RINER AUCTIONS - OUR 27TH YEAR!
Estate Auctions; Business Liquidations; Ap-
praisals. 863-299-6031 ab282au261
EMail - RIN.ER@VERIZON.NET


7040 Appliances
13 FT used chest type freezer, excellent condi-
tion $150.00 (863)699-2742
15 CUBIT ft. Sears upright freezer $75.00. Call
863-385-8537
GE SPACEMAKER XL1800. microwave black
glass $125. (863)-471-6633.
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL
THAT IS UNDER $250?
We will run it free!
Either mail to or drop it off at our office
2227 US 27 S. Sebring, FL. 33870
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
KENMORE UPRIGHT freezer 8 -cubit ft. al-
mond color, good condition. .$75.00
(863)-385 -8376
MAGIC CHEF REFRIGERATOR
5" tall used 4-months. Good size for
apartment or trailer, very cold. $150.
(863) 471-9232
MAYTAG FRONT loading dish washer. $25.00.
863-471-6633.
PROPANE GAS Stove- Self cleaning, black
glass front-clean. $50. (863)-471-6633.
SHARP 1100W Microwave $50. Clean
(863)-655-1140. leave mess.
WHIRLPOOL 30" Electric Stove Exc. cond.
$125. (firm) (863)-655-1140. leave mess.


7 100 TV, Radio, & Stereo
SHARP STEREO w/CD player AM/FM. and
Turn Table $200. (863)-453-4768.

7140 Computers & Supplies
PENTIUM III excellent machine/ software
$150.00 (863)314-9249

7180 Furniture
4-DRAWER DRESSER. in good condition.
(863)471-1267
BABY CRIB
with new mattress $100. (863)257-0426.
BASSETT BEDROOM suit, oak, triple dresser
& chest, bed and night stand. Like Brand New.
$500.00 obo (863)314-8906
BEAUTIFUL 52" round glass top dinning room
table with 6-chairs. $500.863-385-8885
BLACK LEATHER Rocker glider. Very Good
Condition. $125.00 (863)386-0286
DESK, 4-DRAWER, 48 X 18, yellow/white for-
mica. Exc. cond. $75. 863-655-1140. Leave
mess.
DINING ROOM solid oak wood, medium oak
color, 6 chairs w/ matching hutch. Excellent
Condition. $950.00 obo (863)441-2897 or
(863)386-1876
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL
THAT IS UNDER $250?
We will run it free!
Either mail to or drop it off at our office
2227 US 27 S. Sebring, FL. 33870
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
LOVE SEAT, drk red leather Very good condi-
tion! Recliner wall huger $200.00 (863)386-
0286
MATTRESSES- Brand new orthopedic pillow
top sets. Full $150, queen - $185, king, $250.
5 yr. warr. Can deliver, (863)452-6063
MEMORY FOAM 10" mattress, Devl. by
Nasa. As Seen On TV. New in plastic 20 yr-
warr. $550. Can deliver. 863-452-6063
QUEEN SIZE sofa/sleeper, 30" elec. range
white, tv stand oak, glass top coffee & end ta-
bles, lamps. All excellent condition. Call 863-
446-1073 or 863-446-1143


7260 Musical Merchandise
BALDWIN ORGAN w/ bench. Bought new
2000. Like new $145.00,
HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEEDS
DONATIONS OF YOUR ATTIC INSTRUMENTS!
Instruments.will be cleaned, repaired, and put
in the hands of students who otherwise would
not be able to participate in band. Donors will
be offered a tax deduction letter for the esti-
mated value of the instrument. Thanks!!!!!
ORGAN- TOPAZ dual keyboard- midi-input
output. NEW $2745.00 asking $ 850.00. In-
cludes bench. (863)382-0984
SPINET PIANO. MAPLE COLOR
Like new, great sound. $600.
863-382-0046.

7 80 Office & Business
7280 Equipment
COMPUTER DESK w/ office chair Like New
$45.00 (863)402-1945

7300 Miscellaneous
11 35X54 3 panel Louvre Window, tinted and
painted white. $20.00 each. 863-385-6650.
4-6 PEOPLE China dinner set, grape olive de-
sign with salad/soup bowls, water/tea glasses
and wine glasses. $100.( 863)-441-0332.
BABY EXERSAUCER $40.00.
(863)453-4744
BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE throw rugs. All Col-
ors. $2.00 each (863)465-1194
CLOTHING- LADIES- Nice clothes. excellent
condition sizes 6-10 $20.00 (863)382-3659
COLLECTIBLES INCLUDES useful household
items, good group, priced to sell. $250. Call.
863-471-6962 or 863- 214- 6697
COSCO HIGH chair (blue) $25.00
863-453-0199 '
COSCO HIGH chair excellent condition $20.00
(863)382-9679
CRAFTMATIC ADJUSTABLE bed, single, ex-
cellent condition. $1500.00 obo (863)453-
3266


GREENLEE KNOCK out punch. 1/2 in. thru 2
in. Complete set. $120.00 (863)382-1243


7300 Miscellaneous
MENS TENNIS shoes Sketchers brown, size 9
$10.00
MORFAN MASSAGER paid $135 asking $75.
(863)-453-8384
NEW BORN baby outfit, blue & white. New
$5.00 (863)453-3766
SEARS CAR top carrier $15.00. Call
863-452-0586
TALLADEGA RACE tickets. Grand stand seat-
ing. call for price. (863)655-4888
UPRIGHT VACUUM cleaner, reconditioned
works & runs excellent. $20.00 (863)402-
2285


7340 Wanted to Buy
BUYING COINS, CURRENCY, WATCHES
55 YRS COLLECTING! TOP PRICE!
(863) 414-1632 or (863) 452-5688

7400 Lawn & Garden
YARDS MOWED, light hauling, handiwork,
pressure cleaning & odd jobs Afordable, li-
censed & experienced.. Call (863) 381-4608

7520 Pets & Supplies
4X6X4 DOG Cage chin link with sun shade on
,top 1-yr-old. Asking $150. 863-441-0332
9 MOS OLD BLACK & WHITE Chihuahua
(male) All shots & papers with large cage,
bed, dog carrier, toys, etc. Very playful. I
would like to see him go to a good, loving
family only! $600.00 (863)471-6585 or (863)
381-8659
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 8 wks old, short hair,
AKC registered. 1st shots, health cert. 2
males, 2 females (females- $450.00) (male-
$400.00) CASH ONLY!!!! (863)635-0284
Frostproof
DO YOU want a dog that does not shed? Think,
Yorkie or Maltese, I have different ages and
sizes, both females and males at different pri-
ces. Will deliver for small fee. (941)322-9563
or email: betsat@acun.com for pictures.


8050 Boats & Motors
1984 CRIS Craft deep V offshore heavy fiber-
glass fish/dive boat v/mercruiser I/0 needing
rebuilt 350 engine ($8K repairs/upgrades in
last 3-years w/receipts) plus 1995 tandem
magic tilt trailer in great cond. $950
call: 863-773-3956
1987 18FT. ANSWER.
Dual console, new gas tank. 115 HP EVIN-
RUDE, new power .head galvanized trailer
$3750. OB. 863- 382-0644.
2000 COBIA 20FT BOAT
motor and trailer w/150 HP Yamaha motor.
Bimini top. power steering, depth finder and
more. excellent cond. low hours. $19, 500.
863-382-9847 leave message.
2001 SEA-D00 CHALLENGER 18ft
w/trailer V-6, jet drive, 240 HP. Great boat for
tubes skiers & weight board, ladder with ski-
pilon, built in cooler, lots of storage, nicely
maintained/ service. $10,900 (863)-443-
1850.
24FT HARDTOP pontoon & trailer 88 hp John-
son $4000.00 obo (863)655-9716
,60 HP EVINRUDE 1967
Model 60753A serial E05651 $25 OBO.
(863)4651870.
89' BAYLINER center console 18ft. outboard
125 hp. $3300.00 (863)443-3077
MERCURY MARINE outboard. 5HP. $300.
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8200 Equipment


3-SPEED BIKE $10.00 (863)471-1267
BOYS ROAD master bike good cond. 18 speed
mountain SX w/tire pump $55.00.
(863)-471-9232


8350 Sporting Goods
MENS/ BOYS 26" Mountain Bike Brand New,
(18 speed) Used once. $35.00 (863)655-2898
TITLEST GOLF clubs 3 iron - sand wedge.
$400.00 obo (863)655-4888

8400 RecreationalVehicles
03' 5TH wheel Montana 2955RL- 2 slides,.
arctic insul. package, oak cabinets, Fantastic
fan, 26 in TV, Custom made mattress. Corner
glass shower w/ skylight,laundry shoot,
Sunscreen, 16ft screen room, King pin and
slide outstabilizers. wheel covers. Fully Equip.
Ready to'go. $35,900 (863)452-0161 Tow
vehicle also available 2003 Dodge 2500 Die-
sel, Quad'cab. 42 k, Equip w/ 16k reese hitch.
Electric brake system, bed liner and tailgate.
Package price if interested.
03' DUTCHMAN classic 31 ft. Super slide
and 3 separate tanks, rear bunk beds, front
queen sleeper. Used only 3 x. $19,500 obo
(863)465-5775


8450 Motor Homes


8450 Motor Homes
35 FT. 98' Cruise Master Motor Home. large
Slide out. Perfect Cond. All Bells & Whistles.
Must see to appreciate. $42,000 (863)655-
4114


8500 Golf Carts
JACOBSON GOLF CART,
Electric, 4-years- old. good cond, top,
w/charge. $1400. (863)-453-5337


9 1 00 Motorcycles & ATVs
2004 YAMAHA
V-Star 1100 Classic motorcycle. ($4000 worth
of extras). Asking $8000.
(863)-465-1755

YAMAHA
2004 -TW 200 (dual purpose) $2,500.
(863)-465-1755


9200 Trucks
2000 GMC SONOMA SLS,
low mileage, fully loaded, show room cond.
A steal at $11,500. 863-453-8222.


9 2 20 Utility Trailers
2004. 6 X 14 Bike Trailer
W/AC, refrigerator electric brakes, $3000.
OBO (863)-465-1755.
94 4 Sport Utility
9440 Vehicles
34 FT. AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
Limited, 1995, loaded, very clean $24,000
firm. (863-655-2974

9450 Automotive for Sale
1989 CHEVY CAMARO RS V-6 automat-
ic, run good. $1.100. (863)- 873-9696.


1997 JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE 4WD




Leather, Loaded, V8 Engine,
Towing Package
$4,995 P/T


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4325 NASSAU Dr. Sat, 7am -?? Treadmill,
kids clothes, toys, lots of misc.
Having a Garage Sale?
Make more money by reaching thou-
sands of potential customers. For only
$8 you get 5 lines for one week in the
News-Sun and Highlands Herald Shop-
per, plus FREE GARAGE SALE SIGNS! If
your sale gets rained out, call us and
we 11 run it again at no additional (narge
Call today! (8631 385-6155
LP ROTARY Club ol Lake Placid. :epl n .
800( am. 2 OOpm . N Main AVe r.ili.nen.
gias.ware. nousenoid iiems lurnilure tools
Aii35-Crahsman metal lathe wi3lame & acc
Grialy Saiwaust & cnip c'ollecor Iloor rmod:el
band saw Rockweil 10 able saw, Cra tsm 3r.
3i4 HP Air comressorS, small dill p .SS,
CraltITman 6' X 36' 1is c3nadr plus eielr,C
han i001oo Proceeds to benelil victims ol
Hurricane Kalrina. Donation accepted call
863-699-5480
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9450 Automotive for Sale
1998 CROWN VICTORIA, A/C AM/FM cas-
sette, runs good. 144,500 miles. $3,000.
863-381-7414.
86' LINCOLN town car, garage kept, motor
and body excellent. 94,000 miles. $2300.00
(863)402-1205
93 CADILLAC Deville, low miles, leather, all
power, moon roof. Clean $3250.00 obo
(863)385-5414 or (863) 446-0595

1986 FORD '
Country Squire Station Wagon, runs good.
$550. 863-452-0113

1996 SUBURBAN
Diesel excellent condition, loaded. $8,500.
OBO. 863-385-4769


LP- ROTARY CLUB of Lake Placid Sat. Sept.
24. 8am-2pm. 6 N. Dlain Ave. Kitchen, glass-
ware, household items, furniture, tools, Atlas-
Crmsnsan nrri ei r131i w/table & acc. Grizzly
sawdust & chip collector, floor'model band
saw, Rockwell 10" table saw, Craftsman 3/4
hp. air compressor, small drill press, Crafts-
man joiner planner, no motor, Craftsman
6"X 36" disc sander plus electric hand tools.
Proceeds to benefit victims of Hurricane Katri-
na. Donations accepted. Call: 863-699-5480
SEB- 1118 N. Ridgewood dr. Fri. Sept 16th
8-5 & Sat. Sept 17th 8-5 & Sun. 9-2. Lots of
naby items, and alot of misc. items. If your
looking for baby items, this is it.

SEB- FRI, SAT 8am-4pm & SUN. 2pm-6pm
SEPT. 16TH,17TH & 18TH 5135 Grand Con-
course (sebring lakes) Appliances, furn., Dec.
Fireplace w. accessories. Dinette set. (863)
655-3264
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TB O & girl cl I.-'r . & lot01 ul'J ITii Ite
L F' j347 N'JORTHERI'J BLV' Fri ,. i S 'I SPtl
;3rd & 241h .am-2r2pmn, Parrots & cages, kit-
.,ns. (hiLker;.. piiri books, comics and
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9450 Automotive for Sale
1994 MAZDA MPV 8 PASS. Great Deal!!!!
W/leather, tilt, cruise, Power locks/windows.
AM/FM. cass W/CD changer, Cold fr & rear AC
Moon roof, alloys. Low miles. Kelley Blue
Book. $4800. will sell $3925.00 OBO
(863)-381-8710
2002 DAEWOO leganza CDX. $6500.00 OBO
Loaded! ac, auto, cd. Extra clean inside and
out! Wood trim inside w/ plush beige seats,
Champagne color. Tinted windows, keyless
remote entry. 43,000 miles. Great gas Mile-
age. Buying bigger auto. Must sell. Must see
to appreciate.
(863)414-4590 & leave mess. if no answer.
LEXUS 1993 ES 300 4dr, auto, white, leather,
moon roof 88k miles. excellent cond.
$6000.00 (863)699-1596


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SINGLE FAMILY HOME on 2 1/2 ACRES
286 Bill Woods Road, Ona (Hardee County), Florida
Auction Conducted On Site
5:00 P.M. * FRIDAY * SEPTEMBER 23
4 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms * 1,882 Sq. Ft. Under Roof
* Built 1972* Detached 2-car Garage
*Parcel ID: 34-3444-0000-01240-0000 (Hardee County)
Previews: 1 Hour Prior * 10% Buyer's Premium * 30-Day Closing
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pathway
Early one morning while
driving along Lakeview
Drive, my typical route
home was transformed into a
glistening delight.
Through my peripheral
vision, I noticed a pathway
shining across the lake. I
looked swiftly over my
shoulder to see the sun creat-
ing a shimmering highway
of light.
I love seeing the glow
across the water when
there's a full moon. At those
times, I wish I could step out
and gingerly follow its path.
But, for some reason, this
was the first time I'd noticed
this contrast in day light. In
a dark sky, one's eyes are
drawn to the moon. In day-
light, the radiance of the
pathway is all one can safely
look at.
I wondered if this light
would stay at my back and
glanced occasionally to
check. Then quite suddenly
it shifted. Now the shim-
mering pathway was along-
side me. How beautiful, I
thought, wondering how
long it would last.
And, then, it moved again.
Now it was almost in front
of me - except I was on the
road and not the water.
Naturally, this phenome-
non was not changing direc-
tion - I was simply follow-
ing the curve in the road.
Therefore, the sunshine path-
way appeared behind, beside
and before me along the
way.
The imagery reminded me
how Jesus is the Light of the
world who indwells and sur-
rounds me.
Much like the bright path-
way on the lake, he is ever
behind me - gently prodding
and helping me move for-
ward.
He is always alongside me
- helping -me to persevere
and experience his compan-
ionable presence.
And, he is continually
before me - encouraging me
to stay focused on him for
leadership and direction -
especially in stormy times.
Once, the disciples were
struggling to keep their boat
upright on the lake as the
wind whipped waves into
frenzy. Jesus entered this
scene - calmly walking on
the water. The disciples
responded in terror. ,
But, Jesus had sculpted a
Sonshine pathway on the
lake and immediately
calmed their fears..
"Take courage! It is I.
Don't be afraid." (Matthew
14: 27b, NIV)
Once Peter heard this, lie
boldly asked the ILord if he
could come to him on the
water.
"Come," Jesus replied.
And, so, Peter took the
Sonshine pathway on the
lake.
Imagine being able to step
onto liquid and finding it
supportive? But the incredi-
ble feeling soon departed.
Peter's gaze drifted to the
wind, s churning and he
sank.
"Lord, save me!" he cried.
And the Lord's hand reached
for Peter, catching him.
Peter had experienced
Jesus at his back - prodding
him to become his follower.
He knew his companionship
as Jesus walked beside him
teaching and entrusting him
with ministry. Now Peter
knew the importance of
Jesus before him - staying
focused and letting him
lead.
He who is the "Sonshine
pathway" is worthy of our
trust. Selah.


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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2005


Preventive measures can



help macular degeneration


* This is the second in a two-
part series on age-related mac-
ular degeneration.

By PATRICIA C. POND
News-Sun correspondent

health helps to pre-
serve your eye health
and your vision.
These tips may
help delay the onset of age-
related macular degeneration or
prevent it from progressing and
most of the practices will help
prevent many other serious dis-
eases as well.

Vitamins for eye
nutrition
Since the early 1990s, there
has been increasing medical
evidence that dietary supple-
ments of several vitamins and
minerals may help prevent the
progression of macular degen-
eration.
In 2001, the National Eye
Institute released the long
awaited results of the -Age-
Related Eye Disease Study,
designed to look at the effect of
vitamin supplements 'on AMD
and cataracts.
Results showed that taking
antioxidant vitamin and zinc
preparations regularly help
reduce the progression of
AMD. For people at high risk of
developing advanced stages of
AMD, use of the" combination
of antioxidants and zinc supple-
ments reduced that risk by 25
percent.
"This is an exciting discov-
ery because, for people at high
risk for developing advanced
AMD, these dietary supple-
ments are the first effective
treatment to slow the progres-,
sion of the disease," according
to Dr. Paul A. Sieving, director
of the NEI. "The supplements
are not a cure for AMD nor will
they restore vision already lost
from the disease. But they will
play a key role in helping peo-
ple at high risk for developing
AMD keep their vision."
(source: www.AMD.org).
Since this study, luteins and
carotenoids have been shown to
be helpful as well.
"The earlier you start taking
the vitamin and mineral supple-
ments, the better," said Dr.
Valerie Moulds, optometrist
with Eye Specialists of Mid-
Florida, P.A. "The AREDS
study showed that these slowed
the degeneration process
down."
Moulds also recommends
eating dark green leafy vegeta-
bles such as spinach, broccoli
and romaine lettuce, four times
a week. These are natural
sources of luteins.
There are now several over-
the-counter supplements con-
taining these vitamins formulat-
ed as "nutrition for eyes". Many
of these vitamins and minerals
are found in ordinary supple-
ments as well. Check with a
pharmacist to see if they con-
tain the recommended dosage.

New treatments for
wet AMD
It is estimated that more than


2 million people in the United
States currently have wet AMD,
with an increase of 200,000
new cases each year, according
to the AMD help Web site.
Although this represents only
about 10 percent of all cases of
macular degeneration, wet
AMD is more likely to cause
severe vision loss.
Wet macular degeneration
occurs when abnormal blood
vessels start to grow on the cen-
ter of a person's retina, leaking
blood and fluid which can cause
rapid damage to the macula.
The loss of central vision that
results may be permanent,
because abnormal blood vessels
and scar tissue are actually
replacing normal retina tissue.
Once lost, these light-sensitive
cells in a person's retina cannot
be replaced (www.amdhel.com).
An early symptom of wet
AMD is vision change, when
straight lines appear wavy. A
person may notice black fuzzy
spots in their central vision that


Members of South Florida
Community College's Lifetime
Learners (at right) prepare to
depart for a day at Henscratch
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events offered by their program,
as do many other local organi-
zations and churches.


exam.

Laser treatment
If a person has been diag-
nosed with wet AMD, their doc-
tor may suggest laser treatment
to help stop vision loss from
getting worse. Laser treatment
does not restore sight a person.
has already lost, but it does
keep abnormal blood vessel
growth from spreading.
Laser treatment uses a highly
focused beam of light. This
beam can be aimed very pre-
cisely. During laser eye surgery,
the laser beam travels through
the pupil to the retina. There, it
seals leaking blood vessels and
dries up the fluid. -
The treatment is done on an
outpatient basis in the doctor's
surgical clinic and takes about
15-30 minutes..First, a patient s


NEWS-SUN + SEBRING, FLA.


Photos by PATRICIA POND/News-Sun
Volunteer Brigitte Riello shows the large print book section at the
Friends of the Library used book store on Center Avenue in Sebring.
All of the Heartland Libraries have large print sections for area res-
idents. Riello's 38-year-old daughter has macular degeneration. 'I
am very familiar with the disease,' she said. 'The large print books
are popular; they go out very quickly. We always need more dona-
tions.'


will see flashes of light during
the treatment, but the procedure
is usually painless. The patient
..goes-home tlie A.n' C .-',
.Laser treatment for AMD can
only be performed by board
certified eye surgeons who spe-
cialize in retina and laser sur-


Lois Wells, (left) discusses vitamins for eye nutrition with Terri Sziosek, owner of Apple a Day Vitamins
and Health Foods in Sebring. Wells was diagnosed with macular degeneration four years ago and was
put on a regimen of vitamin supplements and 2500 mg of beta carotene daily. 'I have not lost any vision
since I began the vitamins,' Wells said. 'In fact, I can read better now.'


blur out portions of print, signs,
faces and other objects viewed
straight on.
If someone notices these or
other changes in their vision,
contact an eye care professional
immediately for a dilated eye


pupils are dilated with eye
drops. Then the eye is numbed
with eye drops. The doctor
holds a contact lens against
their eye, which helps focus the
laser during treatment. The
laser is then turned on. A patient


gery.

Macugen
Macugen, a new treatment
therapy for wet AMD was
approved by the Food and Drug
Administration in January


2005. This is the first of a new
type of therapies that inhibit the
underlying cause of leaky blood
vessels in the wet form of mac-
ular degeneration.
Macugen works by blocking
a protein that has been shown to
promote the growth of abnor-
mal blood vessels in
the macula. These
abnormal blood ves-
sels leak fluid and
blood into the layers in
and below the retina.
. By impeding the
. growth of the protein,
Macugen has been
shown to inhibit new
blood vessel formation
and its subsequent
leakage.
Macugen does not
appear to improve
vision, but recent clin-
ical trials have shown
that it can slow vision
loss.
Macugen is used
only on patients who
have progressively
decreasing vision because of
wet macular degeneration. An
eye specialist will be able to
determine if this new treatment
is appropriate for a patient.

Stay active and
enjoy life
AMD may never cause seri-
ous vision loss. But if it does,
there are things a person can do
to stay active, independent and
safe.
First, a person should get an
extra pair of reading glasses and
put them where they need them
most. They should be placed
where a person always has to
stop and look for their glasses.
Make some changes in the
home. Improve the lighting in
work areas. Install automatic
lighting indoors and out.
Remove or secure electric
cords, scatter rugs and small
objects on the floor that might
trip a person.
Look for ways to add con-
trast to the environment. Put
contrasting tape or paint on the
edges of kitchen counters,
doors, or any place that is hard
for a person to see. Make some
signs for hard-to-read instru-
ments and readouts on air con-
ditioner settings, appliances,
operating instructions. If it is
annoying to read it - replace it
with something in larger print.
Mark the "on" and "off"
position on stove and oven con-
trols with colors or raised mark-
ings. Arrange closets, cabinets

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'Terrible Twos' are also precious years


Question: I have a 2-year-
old boy who is as cute as a
bug's ear and I love him dearly,
but he nearly drives me crazy.
He throws the most violent tem-
per tantrums and gets into
everything. Why is he like this,
and are other toddlers so diffi-
cult?
Dr. Dobson: Your descrip-
tion of your toddler comes right
out of the child-development
textbooks. That time of life
begins with a bang (like the
crash of a lamp or a porcelain
vase) at about 18 months of age
and runs hot and heavy until
about the third birthday. A tod-
dler is a hard-nosed opponent of
law and order, and he honestly
believes the universe circles
around him. In his cute little
way, he is curious and charm-
ing, funny and lovable, exciting
and selfish and demanding -
and rebellious and destructive.
Comedian Bill Cosby must
have had some personal experi-
ence with toddlers. He is quoted
as saying, "Give me 200 active
2-year-olds and I could conquer
the world."
Children between 15 and 36
months of age do not want to be
restricted or inhibited in any
manner, nor are they inclined to
conceal their opinions. Bedtime
becomes an exhausting, dread-
ed ordeal each night. They want


to play with every-
thing in reach, partic-
ularly fragile and
expensive orna-
ments. They prefer
using their pants
rather than the potty, "
and insist on eating
with their hands. And
most of what goes in
their mouths is not FO0
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break loose in a
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pick up the kitty by Dol
its ears and then
scream bloody mur-
der when scratched. They want
mommy within three feet of
them all day, -preferably in the
role of their full-time playmate.
Truly, the toddler is a tiger --
but a precious one.
I hope you won't get too dis-
tressed by the frustrations of the
toddler years. It is a very brief
period of development that will
be over before you know it.
With all its challenges, it is also
a delightful time when your lit-
tle boy is at his cutest.
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a hug. But don't fail to establish
yourself as the boss during this
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familiar with terrible
"' programs on televi-
sion and cable TV. I
can't believe that
their parents let them
US watch such violent
HE and sexualized stuff.
What are the long-
ILY term consequences of
-- this programming on
mes children?
on Dr. Dobson: It is
- sad and very difficult
to understand why so
many parents fail to supervise
what their kids watch. To those
who let them watch anything
they wish, I would pose this
proposition: Suppose a com-
plete stranger came to your
door and said: "You look tired.
Why don't you let me take care
of your children for a day or
two?" I doubt if many of you
would say: "Great idea. Come
on in."
That's a story children's TV
advocate Peggy Charren liked
to tell. Her point is well-taken.
When we sit our children in
front of the television set, we're
giving control over them to
complete strangers; and more
and more, that's a risky thing to


do. An increasing number of
studies have found that violence
on television frequently leads to
later aggressive behavior by
children and teenagers.
One of the most conclusive
studies was conducted by Dr.
Leonard D. Aaron. He exam-
ined a group of children at age 8
and then again at 19 and finally
at 30. Children in the United
States, Australia, Finland, Israel
and Poland were studied. The
outcome was the same; the
more frequently the participants
watched violent television at
age 8, the more serious were the
crimes that they were convicted
of by age 30, and the more
aggressive was their behavior
when drinking. It's time for par-
ents to control the amount and,
the content of television that
their children are watching. The
consequences of not doing so
can be catastrophic.


Dr Dobson is founder and
chairman of the board of the
nonprofit organization Focus
on the Family, P.O. Box 444,
Colorado Springs, CO. 80903;
or http://www.family.org.
Questions and answers are
excerpted from "The Complete
Marriage and Family Home
Reference Guide, "published by
Tyndale House.


Friend wears out welcome


Dear Abby: An old friend of
mine, "Maria," moved away six
years ago. Imagine my surprise
when she showed up on my
doorstep last Easter. I had just
started a new job and was
bogged down with work. Maria
had always said I was welcome
to come and stay at her new
home "any time." So, when she
mentioned she was going to try
to find a hotel, I said, "Of
course not! Stay with me!"
Abby, Maria knew'I had to
put my best foot forward at
work and that I had no vacation
time coming. But she insisted
that I go out with her to bars
and stay until they. closed.
When I reminded her I had to
take it easy and get to bed early,
she loaded on the guilt.'It was
clear she was only concerned
with her good time and ho.w
much her plane fare had cost
her. I was relieved to see her go.


Last night, Marla
called and
announced that she's
coming back next
month, so I should
"mark my calendar."
She did not ask if it
was convenient for
her to visit me. She
met a guy while she
was here, and I sus-
pect that's the reason
for her visit. I'm
afraid 'she's assuming
my spare room is


DEARn

Jeanne P


hers again. I don't want to offer
it to her. She'll drive me huts.
On the other hand, we've been
friends a long time. I don't want
to hurt her feelings. Please give.
me some advice - and hurry!
- Not Mrs. Hilton
Dear Not Mrs. H: You have
described a person who is cen-
tered on her own "needs" to the
exclusion of those around her


- and by definition
that's a user, not a
friend.
Pick up the phone
- and tell Marla you
would love to see her
one night while she's
in town, but you are
unable. to have her
stay with you. Do not
ABBY apologize for it or
allow her to put you
'hillips on the defensive. Do
' it now, so she'll, have
plenty of time to
make hotel reservations, or you
will be blamed for inconve-
niencing her.
Dear Abby: I am having a
senior block (not moment) here.
With so many troops in Iraq,
and the news reports - I can't
remember what the abbrevia-
tion "GI" stands for. Help! -
Irene in Blissfield, Mich.
Dear Irene: According to


E EQUALS MC SQUARED
By ALAN P. OLSCHWANG


ACROSS
1 Bank security letters
5 Federal fiscal agcy.
8 Aladdin's possession
12 Moral story
19 Walesa of Solidarity
20 Certain protozoans
22 Most distant orbital
points
23 Start of Albert
Einstein quote
25 Small tuber
26 Song for nine voices
27 Ruby or Sandra
28 Nova Scotia hrs..
29 Mom's address
30 Escape
32 Arias, often
34 Learned
39 The Divine Bernhardt
41 Raccoons' kin
43 Actor O'Shea
44 Youth grp.
47 Part 2 of quote
51 Spin
53 Letters for dirigibles
and balloons
54 French legislative
body
55 Never in Nuremberg
56 Gemstones from
Down Under
57 Bottom of the marine
food chain
60 Put through a sieve
62 Invalid
63 Cravat
64 Bern's river
65 Collection biz
66 Part 3 of quote
74 Spotted cubes
75 Great Lakes canals
76 Mighty long stretch
77 Skye of "Say
Anything..."
78 Be defeated by
81 Envelops
84 Kind of fund
85 Mtn. stat
86 Quantas marsupial


88 FDR program
89 Grievously
90 Part 4 of quote
95 Poetic meadow
96 Stack
97 Provoke
98 Mergansers
100 Haile of Ethiopia
103 Qtys.
105 "The Minstrel" poet
109 Shoshone tribesman
110 Atty. trailer
111 Tax mo.
113 Charles Camille
Saint-
114 High crime
118 End of quote
121 Actress Gish
122 Like cloisonne
123 First name in archi-
tecture
124 Be a contender
125 Boomers aloft
126 Starter's starter?
127 Ooze


DOWN
1 Toss
2 "Moll Flanders" writer
3 Quitter's comment
4 Kansas City team
5 S. American tuber
6 Foul up a distribution
7 Sad
8 French lake
9 Was a glutton
10 Savior
11 Sibilant signal
12 Italian cheese
13 Left, nautically
14 Perch
15 Artist's rep.
16 _ Paese cheese
17 Grant or Marvin
18 Founded: abbr.
21 Italian treats
24 Water passages
31 Fish-eating eagle
33 Cousteau's milieu


34 Flax thread
35 Ratite bird
36 Laughing
37 "Dallas" matriarch
38 Medicated
40 Foundation for Jewish
students
42 Name in petroleum
44 "The _ Zoo"
45 Absorb
46 On any occasion
48 1988 U.S./Canada
economic alliance
49 Insert gently
50 Trademark swabs
52 Make an indirect ref-
erence
57 Conduit
58 Toy instrument
59 Marble-shooter's line


61 More crafty
63 Magnate
65 Bygone theaters
67 Former Alaskan capi-
tal
68 Card carrier?
69 Weep aloud
70 Charts anew
71 Alpine song
72 Fireplace
73 Ta-ta!
78 Samis
79 Kukla's friend
80 Buy time
81 Popeye's creator
Segar
82 Pushed a broom
83 Cockney aspiration
84 Baloney!
87 Barbeau of "Maude"


my Webster's Collegiate
Dictionary (11th Edition), GI is
the abbreviation for "govern-
ment issue": "... of, relating to,
or characteristic of U.S. mili-
tary personnel."

Dear Abby is written by
Abigail Van Buren, also known
as Jeanne Phillips, and was
founded by her mother, Pauline
Phillips. Write Dear Abby at
http://www.DearAbby.com or
P.O. Box 69440, Los. Angeles,
CA 90069.
Good advice for everyone -
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Anger in All of Us and How to
Deal With It." To order, send a
business-size, self-addressed
envelope, plus check or money
order for $5 (U.S. funds only)
to: Dear Abby, Anger Booklet,
P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL
61054-0447. (Postage is
included.)


Solution on 7C


89 Koko's dagger
91 Affirmative vote
92 Annual cycles
93 Smallest citrus fruit
94 Saturates
99 Steady states
101 Feminist Orbach
102 Ermine
104 Unvarying
106 Snicker
107 Accustom
108 Bar legally
110 Looks over
112 One from Warsaw
114 Thoughtful letters
115 Carnival city
116 Nightmare street
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ARTS & LEISURE


Architectural styles



on display in Sebring


A swallow-tail kite visits Highlands Hammock State Park.


Park welcomes new faces


Every so often, new staff members
come to Highlands Hammock State
Park and we like to introduce them to
the community. Today you will "meet"
Judy D. Buchanan, who grew up as a
"park kid."
Buchanan's father was a national
park ranger at Wind Cave National
Park in South Dakota. She recalls liv-
ing at the park in a Civilian
Conservation Corps-era cottage. This.
cottage was rather roomy by CCC
standards, with four bedrooms and the
typical one bathroom which was com-
mon for that era. "I remember the tin
roof especially," Buchanan said. "The
magpies would drop stones on it and
you could hear them rolling down the
slope of the roof." Buchanan also
remembers spelunking with her dad
and several of her siblings.
"Cave crawling," as she calls it,
gave her the opportunity to wonder
over the mystical limestone forma-
tions found deep inside the caves. One
she recalls reminded her of a man's
beard, a goatee, to be exact. Another's
many small pockets were reminiscent'


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of rows of mailboxes. One cavern, known as the
Devenport Room, holds a special appreciation for
- her family. "We found out about it during a return
trip to the cave for the centennial celebration,"
Buchanan said. "My son entered a silent auction,
and when we reviewed the map he bid on, we saw
the Devenport Room on the map. Devenport is
my maiden name."
"We were also amazed by the small size of the
CCC house," Buchanan said. As a child, the
,home seemed huge to her. Upon returning to visit
as an adult, she could only marvel over her par-
ent's ability to raise five children in a four bed-
room house with only one bathroom. Luckily,
there was a nearly equal distribution of boys and
girls in the family.
"Since Dad worked in the national parks, we
often camped in them during our annual trip to
Florida to see our grandparents. All five kids and
both parents camped out in a VW van,"
Buchanan said. How's that for some close family
time?
These memories are at the heart of who she is.
Buchanan has always had a strong conservation
ethic, likely imprinted during her childhood years
living in the national park. This appreciation con-


tinued as she and her husband, Mark,
. took their own kids camping in nation-
S: .- al forests. During their 28 years of mar-

b youngest is finishing up his last year at
the University of North Florida, and the
"- other is due to bless her with her first
grandchild later this year.
Most recently employed as a human
resource manager, Buchanan said she
|EAL desired a career change. Remembering
all the good things about her dad's job,
IDA and her positive experiences running a
- . farm with her husband years before,
Harris she decided to enroll in the University
of Florida's Master Naturalist program.
With her husband's full support, she
;-F began to focus on a career in resource
management so she could be outdoors
more.
"I saw the Highlands Hammock job
advertised on the People First Web site,
so I decided to apply," Buchanan said.
.^ Her extensive outdoor-related work
experience from her farm days was a
huge benefit, and fulfilled many of the
NAN required skills and abilities for the posi-
tion as a park ranger.
Three months into her ranger position;
Buchanan said she loves everything about it; "I
just love the park, the diversity of th6 habitats, the
wildlife and even the people. You never know
who or what you will see each day." For instance,
recently she was asked to check out a report of an
injured bird, and wound up getting the photo of a
lifetime. "I went to check it out and located a very
large, black and white bird in the park's picnic
area. The bird was huge. I was not able to get
very close to it, but I did manage to get some pho-
tos with my digital camera."
The bird was a young swallow-tail kite. These
impressive birds of prey visit the Hammock each
spring and summer to mate and raise their young
before returning to South America. This young
fledgling was not injured, but apparently just test-
ing its wings. Enjoy the photo of this beautiful,
creature and don't forget to say hi to Buchanan
the next time you visit the "Real Florida."

Dorothy Harris is a park services specialist at
Highlands Hammock State Park. For details, call
386-6094. For more information about Florida's
state parks, visit the Web site at http://www.flori-
dastateparks.org.


If you like to look at buildings,
especially houses, then you may find
books on architectural styles interest-
ing.
Sebring has a number of houses and
commercial buildings that reflect the
different tastes and changes in styles
that occurred from its founding
through its first decade. In Sebring,
"City on the Circle," author Stephen
Olausen's photographs of many of the
historic buildings give us a tour of the
styles early Sebring residents favored.
The early residences were built from
local materials, in a style called frame


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vernacular, but the influence of the craftsman
movement led several builders to choose the bun-
galow, with its'emphasis on exposed rafter ends,
beams, and brackets. Some of the best examples
of bungalows are the'Edward L. Hainz house on
West Center Avenue, constructed in 1917, with
its variant "airplane" or "camel back" second
story extension, the Gharst House and the Eva
Sebring Norris House in the 300 block of
Southeast Lakeview Drive, and the Eucalyptus
Street houses of W.B. Leatherman and Mary L.
Watts, both built in the mid-1920s.
The ideas and builder's plans for these houses
were heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts
Movement that began in the late 1800s in
England and was Americanized by changing its
emphasis on handmade furniture and decorative
arts to factory production. Using many of the
same simple lines, native woods, and structural
exposures of the constructed house or furniture,
American builders and furniture makers, notably
, Gustav Stickley, brought the craftsman look to
thousands of homeowners. Especially in Sebring,
one can see mixed together with the craftsman
style, the art deco, and Spanish influences. Use of
native materials meant wood houses, but as the
Mediterranean-influenced styles gained favor, so
did the extensive use of stucco and the curves of
a Spanish-like look.
Today, craftsman style as well as the bungalow
. style home plans are still available, because both


are so adaptable to both modest and
expansive home designs. "Arts &
Crafts Home Plans" has a lot more than
just floor plans; it discusses the differ-
ences between the craftsman, prairie,
and bungalow types of homes.
Some other books of interest on this
subject are: "The Art That is Life: The
Arts & Crafts Movement in America,
1875-1920;" a beautifully illustrated
"The Arts & Crafts House;" "The New
Bungalow;" and "Inside the Bungalow:
America's Arts & Crafts Interior"
which is a showcasing of before-and-
after rooms. A wonderful visitation of


extraordinary Arts & Crafts homes can be
enjoyed in the book "Greene & Greene
Masterworks." These brothers moved the vision
of British artist William Morris from strictly Arts
& Crafts to anew level-Japanese touches with a
hint of the bungalow, and the heavy use of won-
derful wood and glass. This is a book worth
savoring. Check out our Centuries of Style series
books, "Arts & Crafts Movement Glass and
Pottery," "Furniture and Metalwork" and
"Textiles and Interiors."
If you want to get to the root of all this, then I'd
recommend two books; "William Morris" (one
title in the Discovering Art series) by N. M.
Wells, and "Women Artists of the Arts & Crafts
Movement" by Anthea Callen. Naturalistic pat-
terns on wallpaper, embroidery, pottery, jewelry,
furniture ... its unique look is here to enjoy. So
much of what was then has come back to us in
newer versions of home plans and furnishings
because, of the quality of the work, the imagina-
tion of the Arts & Crafts Movement, and the cot-
tage industries that sprang up to supply the pat-
terns and designs in demand.

Carolyn Hesselink is the administrative secretary
of the Highlands County Library System. Library
cards are always free. For information, call 452-
3803 in Avon Park, 402-6716 in Sebring, or 699-
3705 in Lake Placid; or visit the Internet Web site
at http://www.myhlc.org.


Lake Placid Historical Society Depot Museum features new items
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6C News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005




Most fish kills happen because of low dissolved oxygen


* This article is a summary of
information provided in a new
pamphlet titled "Understanding
Fish Kills in Florida
Freshwater Systems'."

A fish kill can cause concern
for and may lead to questions
about the health of the lake.
What you may not know is that
in Florida, fish kills occur fre-
quently and most of them are
natural.
There are several environ-
mental factors that can lead to a
fish kill in lakes. Among the
most common are low dis-
solved oxygen levels, spawning
fatalities, cold temperatures,
and fish parasites or diseases.
Some fish become more sus-
ceptible to these environmental
conditions after being weak-
ened by stress.
The most common cause of
fish kills in Florida is low dis-
solved oxygen. Warm water
fish generally need five parts
per million dissolved oxygen
concentration. South Florida
Water Management District
documented that 87 percent of
the fish kills in South Florida


occurred when dissolved oxy-
gen was 3 ppm or less. If fish
are seen gulping for air at the
surface just before a fish kill
occurs, that is one clue that low
dissolved oxygen was the cause
of the fish kill.
You may be wondering what
causes low dissolved oxygen.
Plants and algae release oxygen
into the water through photo-
synthesis. Aquatic organisms
like fish, insects, and bacteria
use oxygen. At night when
plants can't photosynthesize,
they actually become con-
sumers (users) of oxygen. Low
dissolved oxygen .can occur
when 'oxygen gets used faster
than the plants release it during
the day. Furthermore, on hot
summer days oxygen is used
faster by fish. A few cloudy
days in a row during the hot
summer are a prime time for
oxygen depletions to occur.
Oxygen production through
photosynthesis is reduced while
oxygen consumption by fish
remains the same. After a few
days oxygen levels can become
severely depleted.
Another cause of low dis-


solved oxygen is
through the natural
process of decomposi-
tion. Decomposing
plants and/or algae
can trigger bacteria
into a "feeding fren-
zy" and as a result
consume oxygen
faster than normal as
they decompose the
new material. Severe
oxygen depletion can
occur if there is a
large amount of dead
vegetation or algae
.and can result in a fish
kill.
Heavy thunder-


NEWS FROM

THE

WATERSHED

Jennifer Donze


storms can also cause low oxy-
gen because they tend to wash
large amounts of organic mate-
rial such as dried leaves, grass,
etc. into canals, lakes, and
ponds resulting in increased
bacterial activity. Also, low
oxygen levels can occur after a
thunderstorm during an event
called a lake turnover. During
hot weather, the surface of a
lake warms faster than the
deeper water. This results in a
temporary layering effect called


stratification.
Because the top
layer has constant
access to the atmos-
phere, it tends to
have more oxygen
than the bottom
layer. Heavy winds
or cold rains could
break the stratifica-
tion and cause the
two layers to mix. If
the volume of the
low oxygen bottom
waters is much
greater than the oxy-
gen-rich surface
layer, the.mixing can
result in low dis-


solved oxygen levels through-
out the water column and
potentially result in a fish kill.
Spawning fatalities are both
natural and common in Florida
waterbodies. Fatalities usually
result due to exhaustion from
courtship behavior; nest build-
ing, and the release of eggs or
milt. Some fish may suffer fatal
injury defending their young.
After spawning, fish are often
quite weak and any change in
the environment can stress them


significantly and lead to death.
Fish kills related to spawning
usually occur during the spring
and early summer when the
majority of fish is spawning and
are generally identified by the
deaths of adult fish only.
belonging to one or two differ-
ent species.
Cold temperatures can also
be a natural cause of fish kills.
The types of fish killed because
of cold temperatures are usually
cold intolerant species that have
been introduced in Florida. For
example, blue tilapia was intro-
duced from Africa's Nile River
and die when temperatures drop
below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. I
was witness to this type of fish
kill in Gainesville in 2001 after
a cold front moved through and
the stench of thousands of dead
blue tilapia could be smelled a
mile away.
Fish diseases and parasites
occur naturally in Florida lakes
and, under certain circum-
stances, fish can become sick. A
healthy fish is usually able to
fend off such problems, but if a
fish is weak from spawning it is
more susceptible to getting-sick


and possibly dying.
There are several physical
and behavioral clues that a fish
will exhibit if it is infected with
parasites or diseases. Open
sores on the body, missing
scales, lack of slime, or strange
growths on the body, head, or
fins are obvious physical clues.
Abnormal behaviors include
swimming weakly, lazily, errat-
ically, or in spirals, or floating
head, tail, or belly up. In the
natural environment, these
types of health problems are
more difficult to spot than on a
fish farm.
Human induced fish kills
have been known to occur
through the unintentional spill
or leak of contaminants into a
nearby waterbody. In the past
highway accidents involving
tanker trucks full of fertilizers
or other toxic substances have
resulted in chemicals spilling
into nearby waterbodies. Barges
have been known to run into
things, rupturing storage tanks
and releasing oil or other con-
taminants. Gas pipelines have
also been known to crack and
See FISH, page 7C


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published Friday and Sunday. To
find out more information on how
to place a listing in this directory,
call the News-Sun at 385-6155,
465-0426 or 452-1009, ext. 518.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

* Christ Fellowship Church
(Assembly of God), 2935 New Life
Way. Bearing His Name; Preaching
His Doctrine; and Awaiting His
Coming. "Worshiping God in Spirit
and in Truth." Sunday School, 9
a.m.; Morning Worship, 10 a.m.;
Evening Worship, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Worship, 7 p.m. Pastor
Eugene Haas. Phone 471-0924;
Church phone, 386-4419.
* First Assembly of God, 4409
Kenilworth Blvd.,The Rev. Wilmont
- McCrary, pastor. Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Morning Worship and KIDS
Church, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship,
7 p.m. Wednesday Family Night,
(Adult Bible Study), LIFE Youth
Group, Royal Rangers,
Missionettes, 7:30 p.m., Phone 385-
6431.

BAPTIST

* Avon Park Lakes Baptist
Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd.,
Avon Park, FL 33825. Christ cen-
tered and biblically based. Sunday
worship services, 11 a.m. and 6
p.m. Nursery facilities are available.
Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. Sunday
and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Bible class-
es at 9:45 a.m. are centered for all
ages. Choir practice at 4:45 p.m.
Sunday. Church phone: 452-6556.
Minister, Rev. R.L. Polk - home
phone 635-0053.
* Bethany Baptist Church,
(GARBC), Christ-centered,
Biblically based, family focused
church on 798 C-17A South, Avon
Park, FL (corner of SR-17 and C-
17A Truck Route). Pastor: David L.
Conrad. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.;
Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening
Service, 6 p.m.; AWANA Club for
children age 3 to sixth grade is 6:45-
8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Conquerors
for Christ teen group (with Pastor
Ben Kurz) and Adult Prayer and
Praise time meet at 7 p.m.
Wednesday. Nursery care is provid-
ed for all services. For more infor-
mation, phone 452-1136.
* Cornerstone Baptist Church -
We're new in town and can't wait to
meet you. No matter where you
come from, no matter who you are,
there is a place for you at
Cornerstone. You'll enjoy a blend of
traditional and praise and worship
music, friendly people, and relevant
messages from God's Word.'
Currently meeting in the conference
room of the new Holiday Inn
Express, 4400 U.S. 27 North,
Sebring, across from Tanglewood
Resort. Service times are 10:30
a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Nursery
and childcare provided for morning
service. For information, call 314-
0932. Pastor Randy Gaines.
* Faith Missionary Baptist
Church, off State Road 17 North of
Sebring at 1708 LaGrange Ave.
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning
Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship,
6 p.m. Wednesday Service, 7 p.m.,
Deaf interpretation available. Ken
Lambert, Pastor. Phone 386-5055.
* Fellowship Baptist Church, 700
Maxwell St., Avon Park, FL 33825.
Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening
Worship, 5 p.m. Wednesday:
Evening Service, 7 p.m.;
Children/Youth/Young - Adult
Ministries, 7 p.m. Michael Roberts,
Pastor. Telephone: 453-4256. Fax:
453-6986. E-mail: fellowsh@stra-
to.net.


* First Baptist Church of Avon
Park, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park.
Regular Sunday schedule: 8:30
a.m. Orchestra rehearsal, 9 a.m.
Library open, 9:30' a.m. Sunday
School, 10 a.m. Spanish Bible Study
(chapel), 10:30 a.m. Library open,
11 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.
Spanish Worship Service, 5 p.m.
ESL, 5:45 p.m. Youth choir, 5:45
p.m. Discipleship Training, 6:30 p.m.
Spanish Worship Service (chapel),
7 p.m..Evening Worship Service.
ESL Tuesday schedule: 9-10 a.m.
computer class; 10 a.m. to noon
conversational English; .7-9 p.m.
computer class and conversational
English. Regular Wednesday
schedule: 3:15-5:30 p.m. youth
(seventh through eighth) after
school program, 5 p.m. Family Night
Supper, 6 p.m. Children's 'choir
rehearsals,- 6:1-S .m.- youth activi-
ties, 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and
adult choir rehearsal, 7 p.m. Bible
studies and mission groups, 9 p.m.
College Bible Study (FLC). Nursery
open for all services. Telephone
.453-6681. Dr. Vernon Harkey, pas-
tor.
* First Baptist Church of Lake
.Josephine, 111 Lake Josephine
Drive, Sebring (just off,U.S. 27 mid-
way between Sebring and Lake
Placid). Your place for family, friends
and faith. Sunday morning worship
service is 11 a.m. Nursery is provid-
ed for both services with Children's
Church at 11 a.m. Life changing
Bible Study for all ages starts at
9:45 a.m. Associate Pastor Allen
Altvater leads the youth in their
quest to become more like Christ.
Sunday night worship at 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer
meeting at 7 p.m. along with youth
worship in the youth facility, and
missions training for all children. Call
the church at 655-1524.
* First Baptist Church of Lorida
located right on U.S. 98 in Lorida.
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m.
for all ages. Sunday worship servic-
es are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Preschool care is provided at the 11
a.m. worship service. Wednesday
evening, a youth'group meets at 7
p.m. and is for grades seventh
through 12th. Also at 7 p.m., is a
prayer service followed by adult
choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. First Lorida
is the "Place to discover God's love.",
Marcus Marshall, senior pastor.
Randy Chastain, associate pastor.
Mike Ford, bus captain. Bus rides to
Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship
service are provided for children
grades first through adults by calling
655-1878. For more information
about the church or the ministries
offered, call 655-1878.
* Florida Avenue Baptist Church,
710 West Bell St., Avon Park, FL
33825. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday
School for all ages (nursery provid-
ed); 11 a.m. Worship Service (nurs-
ery provided); 11 a.m. Children's
church, ages 3-7 years old and
Junior church, ages 8-12 years old;
5 p.m. choir practice; 6 p.m. Evening
Worship Service. Wednesday (dur-
ing school year): 6:15 p.m. Mealtime
for children, youth and workers; 7
p.m. Agape Club for ages 3-12
years old, youth prayer and Bible
study and' adult prayer and Bible
study (nursery provided). Interim
Pastor: Ken Geren. 453-5339.
* Independent Baptist Church,
5704 .County 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, mis-
sion-minded, King James Bible
Church. Dr. John Hankins, pastor.
Larry Ruse, youth pastor. Phone
655-1899. Bus transportation.
* Maranatha Baptist Church


(GARBC), 35 Maranatha Blvd.,
Sebring, FL 33870 (A half mile east
of Highlands Avenue on Arbuckle
Creek Road.) Sunday School, 9
a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.;
Evening Service, 6 p.m. Mid-week
service, Wednesday, 6 p.m. Daily
Prayer and Bible 'Study, 8 a.m.,
Hamman Hall. Interim Pastor, Cliff
Owens. Associate Pastor, Rev.
Duane Bell. Phone 382-4301.
* Open Door Baptist Church,
located in the Sebring Square shop-
ping center in the Music Makers
Music Store (between Winn Dixie
and the pet store). The Bible is our
doctrine. Our faith is the Lord Jesus
Christ. "Come let us search the
Scriptures together." Everyone is
cordially invited to attend. Bible
study, 10 a.m.; morning worship, 1
a.m; evening worship, 6. pm.; and
Wednesday evening service, 6 p.m.
.Pastor Rev. James R. Stevens.-For
information, call 402-5699.
* .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
Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; and
Wednesday Evening Worship, 7
p.m. Affiliated with the National
Association of Free Will Baptists,
Nashville, Tenn. For more details,
call the Rev. James Klingensmith at
465-2296.
* Sparta Road Baptist Church,
(SBC) 4400 Sparta Road. 'Mike
Adams, Pastor. Sunday School,
9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship,
11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, 6
p.m. Wednesday: Prayer/Bible
Study, 7 p.m.; Choir practice 8 p.m.
Nursery provided. For information,
call 382-0869.
* Southside Baptist Church
(GARBC), 379 S. Commerce Ave.,
Sebring. David C. Altman, Pastor;
Chuck Pausley, Youth Pastor; Ralph
0. Burns, Assistant to the Pastor.
Sunday School for all ages, 9:30
a.m.; Morning Worship Service,
10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6:30
p.m. Wednesday: Awana kinder-
garten through fifth grade, 6:30
p.m.; Youth Meeting for Teens, 6:30
p.m. Adult Midweek Prayer and
Bible Study, 7 p.m. A nursery for
under age 3 is available at all serv-
ices. Provisions for handicapped
and hard-of-hearing. Office phone,
385-0752.
* Spring Lake Baptist Church,
7408 Valencia Road, Sebring, FL
33876. Phone: 655-2610. Contact:
Richard E. Meyer. Independent, fun-
damental, affiliated with the
GARBC. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday morning ,service, 10:45
a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6
p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting
and Bible study, 7 p.m.
* Sunridge Baptist Church, (SBC)
3704 Valerie Blvd. (U.S. 27 and
Valerie, across from Florida
Hospital), Sebring. Dr. George R.
Lockhart, Pastor; Michael D. Paris,
Minister of Music; and Nathan
Didway, Director of Student
Ministries. Sunday School, 9;30
a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship,
10:45 a.m.; and Sunday Evening
Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer,
6 p.m.; Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Youth
Worship, 6:30 p.m. and Team Kids,
6:30 p.m. Nursery provided Sunday
and Wednesday. For information,
call 382-3695.

CATHOLIC

* Our Lady of Grace Catholic
Church, 595 East Main St., Avon
Park, 453-4757. Father Gerald P.
Grogan, pastor. Saturday Vigil Mass
is 4 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in
Spanish; 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Sunday; Weekdays at 8 a.m.


ORSHIP


Monday through Friday.
Confessions are at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday. Religious Education
Classes are 8:50-10 a.m.
September through May for grades
prekindergarten through 12th Youth
Nights for litth grade and older are
from 6:30-8.30 p m Wednesday.
* St. Catherine Catholic Church.
820 Hickory St., Sebring (mailing
address: Parish Office, 882 Bay St.,
Sebring, FL 33870), 385-0049. The
Rev. Jose Gonzalez, pastor. Masses
- Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m. Sunday: 8
a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon Spanish
Mass. Confessions: 4-4:45 p.m.
Saturday (or on request). Daily
.Mass, 8 a.m. Monday through
Friday. Faith Formation Classes for
grades kindergarten through fifth, 9-
10:15 a.m. Sunday in the parish hall
(Rebecca Propst. coordinator of
Faith Formation for grades kinder-
garten through eighth, 385-7844 I
The Edge Program for grades sixth
through eighth is from 6:45-8:15
p.m. Wednesday in the Youth Center
(Rebecca Propst). Life Teen lor higri
school students from 6:30-8-30 p m.
Sunday in the YouIh Center (Williarrm
Sr. and Sandy Manint, youih minis-
ters, 382-2222) Adult Faith
Formation and people wailing to be
Catholic in the Youth Center from 7-
9 p.m.Thursday iWilliam Manini Sr,
program director. 385-0049) Choir
rehearsal from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday
in church. Robert Gillmore, director
of music.
* St. James Catholic Church,
3380 Placidview Drive, Lake Placid,
465-3215. Father Vincent Llaria,
Pastor. 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. Winter (Nov. 1 to
April 30) - Sa-urdav, 4 p mrn: Sunday.
8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.: Weekdays 9 a m :
and Holy Days 8 a m. 9-30 a m and
7 p.m., first Saturday at 9 a.m.

CHRISTIAN

* Community of Christ, Avon
Park-Sebring. 3240 Grand. Prix
Drive, Sebring Country Estates,
(behind Wal-Mart. Sunday servic-
es: 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m.
Worship service. Wednesday- 7 p.m
Prayer service. Marcia Roark.
Pastor. Phone 655-5379 or 382-
2631. World Church Mission: We,
proclaim Jesus Christ and promote
communities of joy, hope, love and
peace.
* Eastside Christian Church, 101
Peace Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852
(two miles east'of U.S. 27 on County
Road 621), 465-7065. Web site:
www.eastsidecc.org. S.C. Couch,
minister; cell phone 464-2845 or
home, 699-2617. Sunday Worship
Celebration with the Lord's Supper
each week 10:15 a.m. Youth Church
with Martha Crosbie, director at 11
a.m. Janet Couch, choir director.
Thelma Hall, organist. Wednesday:
Praise and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.; Choir
rehearsal, 7:35 p.m. "Building for
ALL generations." "God is able to do
immeasurably more thanwe ask or
imagine by His powerful Spirit at
work within us." Ephesians 3:20.
'I First Christian Church, 1016 W.
Camphor St:, Avon Park, FL 33825;
453-5334. Bill Raymond, minister
(on Sabbatical). Steve Bishop, youth
minister will be preaching. Sunday:
9 a.m. Bible School, 10 a.m.
Worship. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.
Youth Groups and Adult Study.
Nursery is always provided.
* First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ), 510
Poinsettia Ave., (corner of Poinsettia
and Eucalyptus), Sebring, FL
33870. Phone: 385-0352. The Rev.
Juanita S. Roberts, supply pastor.
Sunday School, 9 a.m.;. Morning
Worship, 10:30 a.m.


* Iglesia Cristiana De
Restauracion, 1825 Hammock
Road Sebrnng FL 33872 Phone
452-0745 Sabado. 6 p m. Escuela
Biblica y Servicio de Adoracion.
Dormingos. 2 p m Predi'cacion
Martes. 7 p.m Estudios Biblicos. Dr
Pascual Hernandez, pastor
Leopoldo Abregon, co-paslor.
* Sebring Christian Church, 4514
Hammock Road. Sebring, FL
33872. Tod Schirngel Preacher:
Sam Winick-Velez, Youth Minister,
Cora Schwingel, Children's Director
Sunday Worship. 9 30 a m Sunday
School, 11 am, Sunday Evening
Worship, 6 p m, Wednesday night
meals. 5 p.m : and Wednesday Bible
Study, 6 p m. Phone 382-6676

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

* Christian Science Society, 146
H. Franklin St Sunday 10 0 a.m
Morning Worship & Sunday School
Testimonial Meetings each 2nd &
4th Wednesday ai 5 p.m. A free pub-
lic Reading Room, located at the
church, is open Tuesday and
Thursday from 11 a m io 2 p m The
Bible and the Christian Science text-
book, "Science and Health will: Key
to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker
Eddy are our only preachers All are
welcome to come and partake of the
comfort, guidance, support and
healing found in the lesson-ser-
mons.

CHURCH OF BRETHREN

* Church of the Brethren. 700 S
Pine St.. Sebring, FL 33870.
Sunday: Church School, 9 a.m ,
Morning Worship. 10:15 a m.
Wednesday All Day, Ladies Aid,
Family Nighr Supper. 5:30 p.m.'
Children and Youth Clubs, 6-30 p.m.:
Adult Forum, 6:30 p.m.; Temple
Choir, 7-30 p m. The Rev Cecil D
Hess. Pastor The Rev. Wendell
Bohrer. Associale Pastor Phone
385-1597
* Lorida Church of the Brethren
332 Palms Estates Road. Lorida
(Ihree blocks south of U.S 98)
Mailing address is PO Box 149.
Lorida, FL 33857 Phone 655-1466.
Sunday School classes lor children,
youth and adults ai 9 30 a m.
Chrislian worship at 10:30 d.m.
Varied programs at 7 p.m. Pastor,
Rev. John Tubbs.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

* Avon Park Church of Christ,
200 S. Forest Ave., Avon Park, FL
33825. Minister: Larry Roberts.'
Sunday Worship Services, 10:30
a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery facilities are
available at every service. Bible
Study: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible centered
classes for all ages. Church phone:
453-4692.
* Sebring Parkway Church of
Christ, 3800 Sebring Parkway,
Sebring, FL 33870; 385-7443.
Minister: Bryan Naugle. W6 would
like to extend an invitation for you
and your family to visit with us here
at Sebring Parkway. Our hours of
service are: Sunday Bible Class, 9
a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 10
a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6
p.m.; Wednesday Bible Class, 7
p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD

* Living Waters Church of God,
4571 Sparta Road, Sebring, FL
33875. Sunday opportunities:
Homecoming Worship, 8 a.m., tradi-
tional and southern gospel music;
Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Encounter Worship, nursery, kids
church, 10:30 a.m.; Adoracion en
Espanol, 1 p.m.; Choir Practice,
5:30 p.m.; and Camp Meeting, 6:30
p.m. (Last Sunday of every month:


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Newcomer's dessert). Tuesday:
C'mon guys. pastor's prayer part-
ners. 7 a m.; Bread of Lite Food
Pantry, 4-6 p.m : and Prayer
Meeting (en Espanol). 7 p.m.
Wednesday Wednesday night min-
istries, 7 p m.. and Worship team
rehearsals. 8 15 pm. Home groups
meet various days, times and loca-
lions. Call 385-8772 for details, en
Espanol 385-4289

CHURCH OF NAZARENE

* First Church of the Nazarene of
Sebring, 420 Pine St., Sebring.
Sunday Sunday School begins at
9:45 a m for all ages: Morning
Worship at 10 45 a m.. Service at 6
p.m. Wednesday evening service at
7 p.m. with special services for chil-
dren, youth and adults Special
services once a month for seniors
(Prime Timers). and young adults
and families Call for details at 385-
0400 Pastor Emmett Garrison.
Associate Pastor Tim Taylor.

CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN
CHRISTIAN UNION

* Community Bible Church -
Churches of Christ in Christian
Union, (Orange Blossom
Conference Centeri 1400 C-17A
North (Itruck route), Avon Park.
Presenting Jesus Christ as the
answer for lime and eternity Sunday
morning worship service, 1030
a m. Nursery provided. Junior
Church activities at same time for K-
6 grade. Sunday School Bible hour
(all ages), 9-30 a m (Transportation
available.) Sunday evening praise
and worship service. 6 p.m
Wednesday evening prayer service,
7 p.m Children and youth activities
at 7 p.m. Wednesday Everyone is
welcome, please come worship with
us Tom Schankweiler, Pastor
Phone 453-6052

EPISCOPAL

* The Episcopal Church of the
Redeemer, Sunday morning satel-
lite location is South Florida
,Community College University
Center, 600 East College Drive,
Avon Park. One service at 10 a.m. -
Traditional Rite II and music. Coffee
hour following service and potluck
lunch on the last Sunday of the
month. Babysitting available.
Newcomers welcome. E-mail
redeemer1895@aol.com or call
453-5664 or 452-1264.
* St. Agnes Episcopal Church,
3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL
33870. Sunday Services: Holy
Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 a.m., Holy
Eucharist Rite II - 10 a.m. Midweek
service on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday School for ail ages'at 8:45
a.m. The nursery is open 8:45 a.m.
until 15 minutes after the 10 a.m.
service ends. Wednesday: Adult
Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are
always welcome. The Rev. Jim
Kurtz, rector. Church office 385-
7649, for more information.
* St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal
Church, 43 Lake June Road, Lake
Placid, FL 33852. Phone: 465-0051.
Rev. Elizabeth L. Myers, Rector.
Sunday Worship, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
and 6 p.m. Wednesday evening:
Order of St. Luke Study, 5:15 p.m.
and Holy Communion with Healing
Service, 6:15 p.m.











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Aries: Concentrate on special someone


Aries (March 21 - April 20)
- You're normally a hothead,
Aries, but this week you have
all the patience in the world -
especially where romance is
concerned. Concentrate on that
special someone.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
- Romance and good inten-
tions await you at every turn in
the road this week, Taurus. It
seems that Cancer could be a
positive love match. Pamper
yourself in preparation.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
- This may be a good time to
have your vision checked,
Gemini. Poor eyesight may be
the reason you've been feeling
off-balanced lately. Take some
time for relaxation on Tuesday.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
- Make peace with a familiar


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leak oil into various aquatic
environments. Sometimes a
spill may not be toxic, but may
cause a shift in water tempera-
ture or a change in pH that
causes a fish kill.
If human induced fish kill
event should occur, there are
often clues that will help identi-
fy the problem. A "film" or
"slick" can sometimes be seen
on the surface of the water, or


place, Cancer. You're
bound to be spending
more time there than
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rescue on Wednesday
when you could use a break.
Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) -
Be subtle when resolving a
problem midweek, Leo. There's
no point for crude behavior, and
that will only attract unsavory
individuals. Keep a low profile
on the weekend.
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)
- Exercise is the perfect form
of meditation this week, Virgo.
When you're feeling down in
the dumps head out for a brisk
walk or take a trip over to the
gym.
Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23)
- The choice is yours when an


the color or clarity of the water
may change. (Beware: An oily
sheen on the water or color or
clarity change can also be the
result of an algae bloom.)
Observers should look for evi-
dence of other wildlife species
being affected such, as birds,
frogs, snakes, turtles, etc.
If you are witness to a fish
kill there are several things you
can do. First, collect fish and
water samples as soon as possi-
ble (within hours). A decaying
fish that gives off a strong odor
can not be submitted for diag-


COPES important issue pops
� up. This scares you
News because if things
fice don't go as planned,
you only have your-
self to blame.
Concentrate on friendships.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
- Wherever you go this week
you're bound to be at the center
of something unpredictable,
Scorpio. If this is what you're
looking for, great. If not, stick
close to home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec.
21) - Your fly-by-night friends
are clearing for takeoff. Don't
feel let down by these superfi-
cial relationships. Concentrate
on developing new and sincere
friendships and you will be
rewarded with a new life out-


nosis. Next, write down your
observations of the fish kill
(date, time, weather conditions,
type and number of dead fish,
body condition of dead fish).
You can also talk to neighbors
to find out if they noticed any-
thing unusual about the lake in
the past few days. Then call the
Florida' Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission Fish
Kill Hotline (800) 636-0511.
Further information about
fish kills is available through a
new publication called "A
Beginner's Guide to Water
Management - Fish Kills"


look.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan.
20) - This week you are hav-
ing too much fun to rest. All of
this excitement might go to
your head, so make sure you
plan for some recuperation time
next week. Children are a main
component.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
- Extravagance is out of the
question this week, Aquarius.
You will only create a nasty
downward spiral if you contin-
ue to be so careless. Plan for the
future - it's more important.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
- There's no further need for
caution and secrecy. It's high
time you made your big
announcement. Others will
applaud in your honor and truly
be happy for your success.


(Information Circular 107).
Free copies can be obtained
through our office at the
Highlands County Agri-Civic
Center or call 402-6545 for
more information. Free copies
are also available on the Florida
Lakewatch Web site at lake-
watch. ifas. ufl. edu.

Jennifer Donze is a natural
resource specialist for the
Highlands County Soil and
Water Conservation District.
She can be reached at
www.highlandsswcd.org.


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GRACE BRETHREN

* Grace Brethren Church, 3626
Thunderbird Road, Sebring. Sunday
School (all ages), 9:30 a.m.; Sunday
Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.;
Sunday Evening Bible Study, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday Prayer Meeting and
Youth activities, 7-8 p.m. Kid
City/Preschool Day Care is from 7
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Call the church about regis-
tration. Dr. Randall Smith, Senior
Pastor; Rev. Vince Lohnes, Pastoral
Care; and Rev. Denny Brown,
Family Ministries. Phone 385-3111.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

* Spirit of Life Ministries
International, temporarily, meeting.
at Safari Inn meeting room, 1406
U.S. 27 North, Sebring. Pastors, Jim
and Helen Todd. Phone: 214-6133.
Sunday service, 10 a.m. Bible study
in pastor's home 7 p.m.
Wednesday. Call for directions.
Visit our Web site: www.spir-
itoflifeintl.org. 'Where the future is
as bright as the promises of God."
* World Harvest and Restoration
Ministries, (non-denominational)
2200 N. Avon Blvd., Avon Park, FL
33825. Phone: 452-9777 or 453-
3771. Sunday service: Sunday
School, 10 a.m. and worship, 11
a.m. Wednesday services: 7 p.m.
prayer meeting/Bible study. Pastor:
W.H. Rogers.

JEWISH

* Temple Israel of Highlands
County, 1305 Hillside Drive,
Sebring, FL 33870. Shabbat servic-
es held on first and third Friday at
7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Women's
luncheon, fourth Tuesday of every
month at noon at different restau-
rants. Torah Commentary at 3 p.m.
every Thursday. Adult educational
movies at 2 p.m. every second
Sunday. Open to the public. For fur-
ther - information, call Bernie
Wolkove, president, 385-1925, or
the office at 382-7744.

LUTHERAN

* Avon Park Lutheran Mission
(LCMS), Sunday services are at the
Good Shepherd Church, 4348
Schumacher Road, Sebring.
Sunday morning service is at 9 a.m.
Bible study is at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday devotion is at 6:30 p.m.
The pastor is Scott McLean.
* Atonement Lutheran Church
(ELCA), 1744 S.E. Lakeview Dr. The
Rev. Eugene R. Fernsler, Pastor;
Jim Dunn, Deacon; Alan Long,
Director of Music. Holy Eucharist at
9:30 a.m. (nursery provided);
Healing Service on Holy Days at
11:30 a.m.; Parish Choir at 6:45
p.m. Wednesday; Mary/Martha
Circle at 11 a.m. first Tuesday;
Dorcas Circle at 10 a.m. second and
fourth Monday; and Lutheran Men at
6:30 p.m. third Monday. Phone 385-
0797.
E Faith Lutheran Church - LCMS,
2740 Lakeview Drive, Sebring.
Church phone: 385-7848, Faith's
Closet phone: 385-2782. Gary
Kindle, Pastor; Paul Ruff, Emeritus;
Lea Ann Curry, Parish Nurse.
Worship services 10 a.m. Sunday
and 6 p.m. Saturday. (Communion
the first and third Saturday and
Sunday of the month.) Sunday


Worship Service is broadcast on
WITS 1340 AM at 10 a.m. Sunday
School for children and adults, 8:30
a.m., September through May.
Educational Opportunities: Weekly
Adult Bible Studies September
through May. Special Worship
Services on Thanksgiving Eve,
Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and
Easter. Midweek Services during
Advent and Lent. Faith's Closet
Resale Shop is open to the commu-
nity from 0o a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
thro ,I Friday and 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday. All are warmly welcome in
the Family of Faith.
* Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church (AALC) American
Association of Lutheran
Churches, 4348 Schumacher
Road, Sebring, one mile west of
Wal-Mart. James Weed, pastor.
Worship Service,. 10:30 a.m.
Sunday. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Nursery
provided. Social activities: Choir,
Missions, Evangelism. Phone 385-
1163.
* New Life Evangelical Lutheran
Church, 3725 Hammock Road, a
Congregation of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod (ELS) in fellowship
with the Wisconsin Evangelical
Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday
Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School,
9 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 a.m. Weekday
Bible, Study on Tuesdays at 91:30
a.m. For more information, call Rev.
Richard Fyffe at 385-2293 or 385-
5793.
* Resurrection Lutheran Church
- ELCA, 324 East Main Street, Avon
Park. Pastor: Rev. John C.
Grodzinski. Sunday Worship 9:30
a.m. (The 8 a.m. service resumes
Oct. 3) Coffee and fellowship hour
follow the service. Wednesday wor-
ship, (year round) 7 p.m. Office,
ohone number is 453-6858.
* Trinity Lutheran Church -
LCMS, 25 Lakeview St., Lake
Placid, FL 33852; 465-5253. The
Rev. Richard A. Norris, Pastor.
Worship Schedule for December
through Easter: Worship Service 8
and 11 a.m.; Communion Services,
first and third Sundays; (Children's
Church, 11 a.m. only); Education
Hour, 9:30 a.m. Worship Schedule
for Summer - Fall: Worship Service
9 a.m.; Communion Services, first
and third Sundays; Education Hour
10:30 a.m. Additional services: Lent
and Advent season, Call office for
times; Maundy Thursday and Good
Friday, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 7 and
10 a.m.; Christmas Eve, 7 p.m.;
Christmas Day, 10 a.m.;
Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, 7
p.m. Fellowship activities: Youth
Group, Senior Citizens, Younger
Side Adults, Ladies Missionary
League, Ladies Guild, Small group
studies as scheduled. Music: Choir
and hand chimes. Trinity Tots
Preschool (3-5 years old): 8:15 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
License: C14H10020: Susan Norris,
director.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

* Bible Fellowship Church, 3750
Hammock Road. Sunday: First
Worship Service and Sunday
School, 9 a.m.; Second Worship
Service and Sunday School, 10:45
a.m.; Junior and Senior Night Youth,
5:30 p.m.; and Evening Service,
6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Friends
Clubs (ages 3 through fifth grade);
Youth Bible Study, Prayer Meeting,


6:30 p.m. Dr. Eugene Bengtson,
Pastor; Reinhold Buxbaum,
Associate Pastor; and Wayne
Henderson, Youth Pastor. Church
office 385-1024.
* Calvary Church, 1825 Hammock
Road, Sebring, FL 33872; 386-
4900. An independent community
church. Sunday morning worship,
9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 a.m.;
Wednesday Bible studies, 10 a.m.
and 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lester Osbeek.
A small friendly church waiting for
your,visit.
* Christian Training Ministries
Inc., member ,of Christian
International Apostolic Network
(CIAN), meets at the Sebring Civic
Center (behind the library) on
Lakeview Drive at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Members also meet at 7 p.m.
Thursday at Arise in the Shops of
the Highlands Plaza across from the
Highlands County Agri-Civic Center
on U.S. 27 South. Linda M. Downing,
Minister: 'Phone, 314-9195, lindad-
owning@hotmail.com. Casey L.
Downing, Associate . Minister:
Phone, 385-8171,
caseydowning@hotmail.com. Web
site is christiantraining.net.
* Divine Destiny International
Church & Bible Institute, a new full
gospel church plant at 126 E. Center
Ave. (off the Circle in downtown
Sebring). Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible
Institute is through 6 p.m. It is a two-
year accredited course. Pastor
Steven Brown. Call (863) 458-2413.
Acts 1:8 And you shall receive
.power after the Holy Spirit has come
upon you.
* Highlands Community Church
meets on 'Sundays at 10 a.m. at the
Hill-Gustat Middle School in Sebring
for casual and contemporary wor-
ship. Kid's Zone and nursery are
provided each Sunday. Youth and
aduit small groups meet throughout
the week. Bruce Linhart is pastor.
Phone 402-1684 or e-mail
www.highlandscommunity com.
* Iglesia Cristo Te Ama Outreach
Community Church, 1900 State
Road 64 West, Avon Park, FL
33825. Sunday Bible study, 10 a.m.
Domingo Estudio Biblico 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Domingo
Adoracion, 11 a.m. Sunday night
miracle healing service, 7:30 p.m.
Domingo noche servicio de mila-
gros y sanidad, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible service and
prayer, 7:30 p.m. Miercoles studio
Biblico y oracion, 7:30 p.m. Come
visit us and experience the power of
the word of Jesus Christ in salva-
tion, deliverance, miracle and heal-
ing. Pastor Candi Garcia, 471-6893.
* Unity of Sebring Family
Worship Centre at the Centre for
Positive Living, member of the
Association of Unity Churches, 204
S. Orange St., Sebring, FL 33870
(between Highlands County
Courthouse and Sebring Middle
School). Sunday Celebration
Service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery care
available. Adult Discussion Group, 9
a.m. Sunday. Weekly classes,
Christian Bookstore, Prayer Ministry
and Spiritual Counseling also avail-
able. Rev. Andrew C. Conyer, senior
minister. For information, call 471-
1122.
* Visions Christian Community
Church, 105 Jim Rodgers Ave.,
Avon Park (in the historical build-
ing). Pastor is Alvin Conner. Sunday
worship, 11:15 a.m. Wednesday -


Youth Cultural Arts Ministry, 5:30
p m'i., Youth Bitle Stiudy, 7 pm - and
Adull Bible Study. 7 pm Holy
Cormnurnion is lirit Sunday of each
month. Youth ministry is lourlh
Sunday Woren s Minisiry is fifth
Sunday "Where there is no vision
my people person"

PRESBYTERIAN

U Covenant Presbyterian Church
(PCA), 4500 Sun 'N Lake Blvd..
Sdbritlg, 33872-2113. A
Congregation of the Presbyterian
Church in America Worship servic-
es: Sunday morning worship 10:30
a.m. Sunday School. 9 15 a m.,
Sunday evening, 6:30 p m.:
Wednesday evening Prayer
Meeting, Youth Group and Kids
Quest, 6 p.m. Phone: 385-323.4,
Fax: 385-2759; e-mail.
covpres@e'sratonet: Web sile:
www.cpcsebring.org. Rev. W. Darrell
Arnold, Pastor; Brent Bergman,
Pastor of Youth and Families. Office
'hours: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday
through Thursday.
* First Presbyterian Church, ARP,
319 Poinsenia Ave, Sebring, FL
33870. 385-0107 Sunday School.
all ages, 9-30 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a m; Monday Junior High Youlh
Group .(grades fihn Irrough sev-
enlhl 3:15-4:15 p.m. Tuesday:
Senior High Youth Group (teens),
6-30-8:15 p.m. Wednesday: Adult
Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; "KFC' Kids
for Christ Youth Group (grades first
through fourth), 3-4 p.m.; choir
rehearsal. 5 30 p.m. Rev., Darrell A.
Peer, pastor Tracey A. Bressette,
director of Christian education.
* First Presbyterian Church, ARP
117 Normi Oak Street, Lake Placid,
465-2742. E-mail:
fpclpl'eearthink net The Rev. Ray
Cameron, senior pastor, the Rev.
Drew Severance, associate pastor.
Sunday morning worship, 8:30 and
11 .a.m.; Contemporary service,
10:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45
a.m.; Youth Groups, 5 p.m. Nursery
provided at all services. Tuesday:
Explorers (third through fifth grade)
2:45 p.m. Wednesday: Small Group
Bible Studies, 7 p.m.; Youth Group,
6:45 p.m.; Rock Solid, 6:45 p.m.;
Elevate, 9 p.m. Thursday:
Sonbeams (kindergarten through
second grade).
* Spring Lake Presbyterian
Church (USA), 5887 U.S. 98,
Sebring, FL 33876. Sunday School,
9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m.
Session meets at 6:30 p.m. the sec-
ond Thursday of the month,
September through June. Board of
Deacon's meet at 5:30 p.m. first
Monday of the month. Choir
rehearses at 7 p.m. each
Wednesday, September through
April. Presbyterian Women meet at
10 a.m. the third Thursday of the
month. Pastor: The Rev. Kathryn
Treadway. Organist: Richard Wedig.
-Choir Director: Suzan Wedig.
Church phone, 655-0713; e-mail,
slpc@tnni.net, Web site,
http://slpc.presbychurch.org.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

* Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist
Church, 2106 N. State Road 17,
Sebring; 385-2438. Worship
Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Bible
study; 11 a.m. Saturday, preaching;
7:15 p.m. Tuesday, prayer meeting.


Community service 9-11 a m every
Monday Health van ministry 9-11
a.m. every second Thursday of the
month Pasior Gregg Aguirre
* Walker Memorial Seventh-day
Adventist Church, 1410 West Avon
Blvd . Avon Park. Phone 453-6641
or e-mail- wmc'strato.net Saturday
morning worship services: 8:15 a.m.
and 11 15 a.m Sabbath School,
9:50 a.m Adventist Youth in Action
tAYA). 4 pm. Vespers one hour
before sunset. Wednesday prayer
meeting 7 p.m Senior Pastor Paul
Boling; Associate Pastor Eben
Aguirre, and Youth Pastor Tom
Baker WalKer Memorial Academy
Christian School offering education
for kindergarten through 12th
grades

THE CHURCH OF LATTER
DAY SAINTS

* The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, 3235 Grand Prix
Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Phone
382-9092 Dale Bargar, bishop,
Alfred Schreiber, first counselor: and
Scott Gadsden, second counselor
Family Hisiory Center. 382-1822
Sunday services: Sacrament serv-
ice. 9 am : Gospel Doctrine 10.20
a m., and Priesthood/Relief Society.
11.10 a m. Youth activities irom 7-
8 20 p.m Wednesday: 11-year-old
Scouts, 7-8 20 p m. first and third
Wednesday: and activity days lor 8-
11 year old girls Irom 7-8:20 p.m
second and fourth Wednesday

THE SALVATION ARMY

* The Salvation Army - Center for
Worship Sunday Sunday School.
9-45 a.m; Holiness meeting, 11
am. Praise Meeting, 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Bible Study, 6-30 p m.;
Women's Ministries. 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Youth Ministries, 5 p.m.
Every fourth Thursday is Men's
Fellowship, 6:30 p.m. All meetings
are at 120 N. Ridgewood Ave.,
Sebring. For more information, visit
the Web site www.salvationarmyse-
bring.com or call. Captain Mary
Holmes at 385-7548.

UNITED METHODIST

* First United Methodist Church,
200 S. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL
33825. Phone: 453-3759. Weekly
services: 6 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 and
11 a.m. Sunday; 9:45 a.m. Sunday
School; Youth Fellowship, 6 p.m.
Sunday; choir practice 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday; Cub Scouts, 6 p.m.
Monday; Boy Scouts, 7:15 p.m.
Monday. Karen Wilson, choir direc-
tor/organist; Rev. Edward Wilson,
minister of visitation; Rev. Robert
SThorn, pastor. Everyone is welcome.
E First United Methodist Church,
125 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL 33870.
The Rev. Ron Daniels, pastor. Rev.
Betty Kniss, assistant pastor.
Traditional Worship Service at 8:15
and 10:55 a.m. Contemporary
Sunday Worship at 9:40 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:40 and 10:55
a.m.. Youth meeting, 5:30-8 p.m.
Sunday. Youth After School Ministry,
3-5 p.m. Tuesday. Rick Heilig, youth
director. Children's After School
Ministry, 2:30-4:30 p.m.Wednesday.
Marge Jernigan, director. The 10:55
a.m. Sunday worship service is
broadcast over WITS 1340 on AM
dial. There is a nursery available at
all services.


* Memorial United Methodist
Church, 500 Kent Ave . Lake Placid,
FL, 33852. Rev Douglas S Pareti.
senior pastor. Claude H L. Burnett,
assistant to pastor Sunday worship
schedule: FirsI service ai 8:30 a.m.;
Sunday school for all ages at 9:30
a m ,. Second service at 10 45 a.m.;
.Evening service at 6 pm Loving
nursery care provided every Sunday
morning We oHer Chnsi-centered
children and youth programs: Bible
studies, book studies and Cnnstian
fellowship We are a congregation
that wants to know Christ and make "
him known For more information,
check out our church Web site at
ittnw memorialumc.com or call the
church office, 465-2422.
* St. John United Methodist
Church. 3214 Grand Prix Drive,
Sebrnng, FL 33872, Sebring Country
Estates. The Rev. Ronald DeGenaro
Jr., Pastor. Sunday School. 9 15
a.m.: Sunday Morning Worship, 8
a.m (November-April) and 10:30
a m. (all year) -Hispanic Worship is
at 6 p.m. Sunday school classes are
lor all ages, both English and
Hispanic Phone
382-1736.
* Spring Lake United Methodist
Church, 8170 Cozumel Lane,
Sebring. The Rev Dale Schanely,
Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship.
9 55 a.m., adults and children.
Fellowship hour. 11 a.m. after wor-
ship service; Prayer and Bible Study,
6:30 p.m Wednesday Choir
rehearsal 7 p m., Thursday. United
Methodist Men, 8 am second
Saturday United Methodist Women,
1 p.m. first Thursday. Church office
phone, 655-0040.

UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST

* Emmanuel United Church of
Christ, 3115 Hope Street, Sebnng.
FL 33875 Sunday worship, 9 30
a m Children's Christian Education,
9:30 a m Everyone is welcome at
Emmanuel. We are located 1.7
miles west of U.S. 27 on Hammock
Road. For more information, call the
church office at 471-1999 or e-mail
to eucc@strato.net.

UNION CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH

* Union Congregational Church,
106 North Butler Ave., Avon Park,
FL 33825; 453-3345. Pastor: The
Rev. Bill Breylinger. Sunday services
are at 8 a.m. at the Historic Church,
101 Jim Rodgers Ave.; 9 a.m. and
10:30 a.m. at Millennium Church,
106 North Butler Ave. Sunday
school: 9 a.m. Bible study: 5 p.m.
Wednesday worship service: 6 p.m.

VINEYARD/WORD
OF FAITH

* Heartland Fellowship, 2523 U.S.
27 South, (just past the Wild Turkey
Tavern) Avon Park. Contemporary
Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Children's ' Church and
Preschool/Nursery provided
Sunday. Women's meeting is at 7
p.m. Wednesday. No childcare avail-
able. Pastor, Gerry Woltman.
Telephone: 453-9800. Casual, con-
temporary and Christ-centered.


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and drawers to make things that
are used every day easier to
reach.
Use the computer for read-
ing, getting the news and han-
dling correspondence. The new
flat screen LCD monitors elim-
inate glare and cost is now
down to about $300. Any com-
puter monitor is AMD friendly
because of the backlighting on
the screen. Any topic a person
can think of is a click away on
the World Wide Web. Many
have gorgeous photos, video
features and music and anima-
tion.
Involve others in hobbies and
activities. If a person enjoys
photography, teach a younger
person to take photos. Both will
enjoy sharing the interest.
If a person reaches the point


where they cannot drive safely,
trade favors for help with driv-
ing.
Join groups that provide
transportation to their activities.
SFCC's Lifetime Learners
transports members in the col-
lege van to all off-campus
events in its program.

Tips for family
members
One of the greatest fears that
persons with AMD has to con-
front is losing independence. A
loved one may need more help
if his or her vision worsens.
Offer to help, but ask what kind
of help is needed.
It is better to devise a way for
somebody to do it themselves
than to do it for them. Simple
changes to the home make a
huge difference in eliminating
frustration in performing daily
tasks. Help with chores and
errands as needed, but try to


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Make signs in large print for hard-to-read instruments in your
home, such as readouts on air conditioner settings and appliances.
Simple instructions printed from a home computer can make life
easier for a person with AMD.


create an- environment where
someone with AMD can func-
tion safely.
Help in social situations.
Greet people by name. Be
aware that most people will not
even realize that a loved one


has vision loss and that it is' not
necessary to explain this.
If a loved one can no longer,
drive safely, offer to drive with-
out being asked. Help a loved
one get out of the house and
stay active.


The home computer is the new reading machine. The flat screen
LCD monitors eliminate glare and are large enough to display two
or three documents at once. The fonts can be enlarged until they are
readable by most patients with AMD, glaucoma and other low vision
conditions.


Six artists to be honored for


work donated to Lake Placid


LAKE PLACID - The Lake
Placid Art League will honor
the six artists who created the
paintings that hang on North
Main Street at the Yellow
Building in the 200 block and
on the West Building across the
street.
The community is invited at
1:15 p.m. Wednesday to view
the paintings, meet the artists
and return to the Art League
Building at 127 Dal Hall Blvd.
for refreshments afterward.
The six artists: Marge Callas,
Jean Gragert, Revi Guzauksas,
Marion Murphy, Joan Swanson
and Jo Tobler created the new
artwork for the town of Lake


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vided mural paints for the proj-
ect while the artists determined
the subjects based on the town's
environment. All the artists are
members of the Lake Placid Art
League and show their work at
exhibits, festivals and galleries
throughout Highlands County.
Callas painted an area land-
scape, Gragert showed a black


bear in her creation, Guzauksas
designed a painting featuring a
Florida panther, Murphy paint-
ed a Florida cowboy scene,
Swanson featured a worker in a
citrus grove and Tobler created
a Florida landscape. They
donated their artistic talent and
time for this project; they are
truly appreciated for all their
efforts.


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County residents,4
businesses and
organizations
raised more than
$5,400 for the
American Red
Cross's
Hurricane
Katrina relief
efforts at a silent -
Photos by KATARA SIMMONS/News-Sun auction Chateau Elan catering manager Michelle Harbyl and lead server
'News-Sun' publisher Ralph Bush (left) hands a $4,019.50 check to American Red Cross service delivery Greg Murphy present $394.50 to the American Red Cross Tuesday
specialist Eric Carroll and American Red Cross director Art Harriman on Wednesday afternoon in Wednesday evening during a Hurricane Relief Benefit at Paradise Grille at
Sebring. The money was raised during a hurricane relief benefit hosted by the 'Npws-Sun' and Cohan Highlands Ridge in Avon Park. According to Harbyl, the money was
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Other viewpoints

Gov. Jeb Bush's Medicaid reform plan - promising
better care at less cost - sounds too good to be true. It is
not, however. The plan is grounded on sound principles,
and it would replace a hopelessly flawed system.
Costs are increasing at a rate of 13 percent a year under
the current fee-for-service system, according to Alan
Levine, secretary of the state's Agency for Health Care
Administration.
That, he says, is partly because of fraud. Medicaid
pays 140 million claims a year to 80,000 providers. It's
difficult to make certain all are legitimate, and the "pay,
first, ask questions later" policy makes 'matters worse.
Besides, Levine says, fewer than half of all recipients
take advantage of preventive physical exams 'that are
covered by Medicaid. As a result, many children have
undiagnosed illnesses - and when they finally are
detected, the child usually is sick enough that the medical
costs are substantially higher.
The solution, as Levine sees it, is to move recipients
into managed care systems more closely resembling the
type of insurance carried by those who buy health insur-
ance through their workplace.
Under this system, recipients would be offered their
choice of several provider networks. The state would pay
premiums to the providers, less for those diagnosed as
healthy and more for those with illnesses.
With patient and provider alike having more incentive
to conduct preventive exams, people could be healthier
- and the state would be left with fewer costs for taking
care of the sick.
The state is seeking federal permission for pilot pro-
grams in Duval and Broward counties. The old system is
a proven failure. There is reason to believe the new one
would be better.

An editorial excerpt from The Florida Times-Union.

Balancing the federal budget anytime in the near future
is probably a pipe dream now. But with the cost to the
federal government of Hurricane Katrina recovery
already being estimated at $100 billion, perhaps the wis-
dom of fiscal responsibili-
The old system ty will once again occur to
those in Washington.
is a proven , If ",Congress and the
White House were hoping
failure, that big increases in
domestic spending, an
orgy of congressional pork
and tax cuts during a, major war effort wouldn't catch up
with them, the game is up.
Now it's just a matter of limiting the damage.
Because a combination of rising domestic spending,
expenditures for the war in Iraq that exploded way past
administration projections, and tax cuts (the first ever
during a time of war) quickly plunged the federal budget
back into the red.
Today, the government is back to using the Social
Security surplus to paper over the deficit, making future
debt problems for Social Security even worse.
Now comes Hurricane Katrina.
Of course, the whole point of a prudent fiscal policy is
that it allows you to be prepared for emergencies. If the
budget is balanced, or even close to it, temporary deficit
spending doesn't hurt so much.
Now, however, the government is simply going to add
the money for Katrina recovery to the .already staggering
pile of debt from its past borrowings.
Ironically, we can't say the government will have to
mortgage Social Security to pay.for Katrina - it was
already mortgaged to cover the deficit.

An editorial excerpt from the Pensacola News Journal.

If you're an Internet user, you've probably received at
least one unsolicited e-mail message in recent days ask-
ing you to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. By all
means, help - but be leery of those messages.
The FBI, consumer advocacy groups and others are
issuing urgent reminders for Americans to watch out for
the many scam artists who are on the prowl right now,
just as they are after every natural disaster.
Unfortunately, it appears that people who prey on
human misery are better organized and more technologi-
cally sophisticated than ever. They're using e-mail,
fraudulent Internet sites and - of course - old-fash-
ioned telemarketing calls to try to rip off donors and, in
turn, hurricane victims.
Last week, the FBI estimated that the number of new
Katrina-related Internet sites was at "2,300 and rising."
Some are legitimate, but the agency is pursuing com-
plaints against many that aren't.
Florida has two toll-free hot lines for residents to pass
along suspicions about disaster-related fraud. To report a
problem, call 1-800-646-0444 or 1-800-HELP-FLA.
Here's a sampling of advice offered by law enforce-
ment officials and others:
Give only to well-known, reputable groups such as the
American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the United
Way.
Never follow an e-mail link to an Internet site for a
charity, even if the e-mail looks legitimate. Instead, care-
fully type in the group's Internet address yourself to
ensure that you land in the right place.
Ignore telephone calls or e-mails from unknown indi-


viduals and groups seeking donations or credit-card
numbers.

An editorial excerpt from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.


News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005


EDITORIALS/OPI N IONS


Why all the fuss? There is a real good reason


News-Sun
Serving Highlands County since 1927


Editor:
I was speaking at the county
commissioner meeting last
.Tuesday as we discussed the
problems at the Lake Denton
Boat Ramp. I saw in the News-
Sun that I suggested they use a
video camera to help with the
problem.
I actually said much more
than that.
One thing I asked about was
why we couldn't have the same
DUI check points that we have
at other spots in the county,
held at the entrance to the area
in question. A large part of the
problem is the drinking and
drug use, which' is leading to
some of. the lawlessness and
lewd behavior that we: find,
fault with.
Yes, Preston Colby was wor-
ried that a child could be hit
and perhaps killed because of
the illegal parking and the
behavior. I wondered how this
would be any less tragic than if
one of these drunks left the area
and killed a carload of children
and their parents.
I suggested the use of a cam-
era because they stated that
when they called law enforce-
ment to report the illegal
behaviors the residents were
told that unless the officer,saw
the illegal activity, he could do
nothing about it. We all know
that when a video is shown
with a record of said illegal
activity, it will indeed hold up
in court.
The illegally parked vehicles
in the roadway are indeed a
danger, to the residents of the
area. I suggested that we put up
the proper signage stating no
parking on the right-of-way
and if they did it anyway, we
could then tow the vehicle ille-


^mm on the hope of snooz-
LOOK ing for a bit and stum-
bled out of bed, my
are usual pre-coffee fuzzy
Ware self.
Don, who was way
more alert than yours truly,
asked "Are you going to the
awards ceremony?"
He worded that question very
carefully. It was less than an
hour before the thing was sup-
posed to start. I had barely start-
ed my day. So Don, who is alert
just about any time he is awake,
did not ask me if I wanted to go.
I dodged the question. "Do
you think I should?" Big tacti-
cal mistake on my part.
Don responded thoughtfully,
"Well, if you ask James, he'll
say it's no big deal, but I think
you should go."
That was that, of course.
Don, having an office full of
patients to see, left the house,
and I was alone to- lay aside
thoughts of a quick return to
bed and to get ready as quickly
as I could. -
I don't move fast in the
morning. By the time I was any-
where near presentable, it was


well after 8 o'clock. There was
no time for coffee, which was
not putting me in the best of
moods. I gulped down a glass of
tomato juice, grabbed a moz-
zarella cheese stick to chomp
on the way, and jumped in the
van for the trip.
I realize by now you are
wondering if a) I love. my son
and b) I wasn't proud of him for
his accomplishments. Rest
assured I do love my child, and'
I am proud of him for doing
well in school despite the fact it
is not his favorite way to pass
his time. -If either wasn't the
case, I would have stayed
home.
But I couldn't shake some
annoyance. Why was I bother-
ing? He probably wouldn't see
me. If he saw me, he wouldn't
care. My day had been derailed.
Grumble, grumble, grumble.
I arrived late and slipped into
the back of the Smith Center. I
was in time to see James
receive his academic letter. I
noted where he returned to his
seat. At an opportune moment, I
slipped up behind him.
"Want me to take that?" I


asked him, indicating the letter.
"Sure," he answered, hand-
ing me the blue and white "S."
When people were dis-
missed, I managed to grab
James by his backpack. "Next
time, give me more notice," I
instructed.
"Come on, the morning of
the ceremony is plenty of time,"
he answered, grinning. I could-
n't think of a snappy response,
so I kissed his cheek. Before he
went on to class, he gave me a
kiss, with his classmates all
around us, and said, "See you
after school."
As I walked to my car, I
found myself smiling. Yeah, it
had been a mild hassle, but my
son had not seemed unhappy at
my presence and I had gotten a
kiss in front of his peers, a sign
he cares about me more than his
classmates.
Maybe that's why.


Laura Ware is a Sebring resi-
dent and a contributing colum-
nist to the News-Sun. She can
be contacted by e-mail at book-
wormlady@earthlink.net.


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gally parked and ticket the
offenders.
I asked the commissioners to
not.punish the responsible citi-
zens who are attempting to use
the lake but rather to stop the
ones who are breaking the laws
of our county and state. I
assume that the laws are to be
equally used on all citizens. So
can someone out there tell me
why we will allow a few people
to break the law at will? If we
simply move the behavior to a
poorer section of Avon Park,
how will this accomplish any-
thing other than create a prob-
lem for another group of
Highlands County residents?
I can't help but wonder why
we are so willing to -let a few
bad apples have their way. I
supported Sheriff Benton
because I believed she would
make positive changes to help
protect the citizens of this coun-


Why can't we all


Generally my past
columns have been
satirical accounts of
dilemmas we all face . f
from time to time that .
are so absurdly I
senseless and ridicu-
lously irritating that
they actually become '
comical in their F
retelling. FRUS'
This time, howev- -
er, my frustrations ELAINE
are about something
so grievous, heart-sickening,
and disgraceful that there sim-
ply can be found no humor
from any angle - the devasta-
tion of Hurricane Katrina.
The human suffering, loss of
life, and destruction of property
- and more specifically the


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fault-finding, finger
Pointing, political
nonsense and racial
debating that have
begun to arise - serve
only to further com-
promise the relief
efforts and prolong
- the agony of not only
the hurricane victims,
RATED but all people of all
- races who live in this
'EDLOCK great nation.
"- We've all heard
the news and have been moved
with compassion for those who
were in the path of this wicked
storm.
After having experienced a
smidgen of what it is like ,to
survive nature's fury last hurri-
cane season, coping with the


ty. Where are you, Sheriff
Benton? We need you to help
here a lot more than catching
speeders on U.S. 27.
We are told that it is difficult
to get a deputy out there while
the crimes are being committed.
However, if we had those DUI
check points I spoke of earlier,
then several deputies would
already be within a mile of the
boat ramp and could even drive
through the area at various
times and be able to control the
area with no problem.
I'm busy this weekend but I
plan to go out the following
weekend and tape the area with
my video camera. Td those who
would use the restroom in the
middle of the road and to those
who would litter and trash up
the area around the boat ramp, I
can only think of one thing to
say to them: "Smile for the
camera."



I just get
lack of everyday necessities,
and trying to pick up the pieces
of our homes and communities
and put them back together
again (something that still a
year later is no where near com-
pletion), we can all agree that
what we endured doesn't even
come close to comparing with
what the souls in New Orleans,
Biloxi, Miss., Mobile, Ala., and
other surrounding areas on the
gulf coast are enduring and will
endure for years to come.
My heart literally aches when
I turn on the news or read the
paper and learn of all the pain,'
suffering and anguish so many
countless people are experienc-
ing right now. I'll never forget
being without electricity, ice,
cold food, or other "luxuries"


'Better a thousandfold abuse of free speech than

denial of free speech. The abuse dies in a day, but

the denial slays the life of the people and entombs

the hope of the race.'

CHARLES BRADLAUGH, British reformer, c. 1890


In closing, I am publicly ask-
ing Sheriff Benton to do the
right thing and protect our
rights against those who would.
break our laws. To our commis-
sioners, I would ask that they
stop putting off deciding what
to do. I would ask that they
would not punish the people
who are acting as responsible
citizens, the boaters. They have
done nothing wrong but they
are going to be punished as are
the divers who use the lake
responsibly.

Please elected officials, do
the right thing. Do not push this
lawless group of" individuals
onto another portion of the
county. Avon Park residents
deserve better and so do the rest
of us who must share the road
with these drunk drivers.
Ray Napper
Sebring



along?

(previously viewed as necessi-
ties). I remember hot, sweaty
nights during which I couldn't
sleep a wink; standing in lines
for ice or water for hours; days
of hot, back-breaking work to
remove debris from my yard
and the yards of others. I think
back on it all now and realize
how fortunate we all were.
This catastrophe should
serve as a much needed, long
overdue wake-up call for us all
- myself at the top of the list.
Witnessing this whole event as
it unfolds from a distance, I've
contemplated trying to find a
way to take my family and go to
the aid of these afflicted souls
who are in such dire need. It is
so easy for us to take for grant-
ed all that we have.
But what truly infuriates me
the most is news of those who,
wittingly or unwittingly, have
been stirring up contention and
strife in the midst of such suf-
fering and chaos by claiming or
implying in any way, shape or
form, that the lack of immediate
and efficient rescue and relief
had to do with racism or socio-
economical prejudice.
The demographics of the
See FRUSTRATED, page


It has been long
established that I am LAURA'S
not by nature a morn-
ing person. This is Laura
why this particular -
morning I was bur-
rowing under the covers while
Don and James, who both had
places to go at that early hour,
were running around.
James popped into the bed-
room and dropped a sheet of
paper on the bed. "I should have
given this to you a couple of
days ago," he admitted.
Putting off dozing a few
more minutes, I retrieved the
paper. It was addressed to
James and told him that he was
receiving an academic award.
At 8:30 a.m. Today.
I have given up trying to
understand why teenagers put
off giving parents notes that
contain vital information until
the last minute. It is probably
related to the reason that they
answer questions 'about how
their day went in monosylla-
bles.

Having delivered his news,
James left for school. I gave up


RALPH BUSH
Publisher
CINDY MARSHALL
Night/Weekend Editor


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Continued from 2D
regions plowed over by Katrina: the' fact that the
hurricane was so powerful; the areas so heavily
populated; the ground so far below sea level: and
the levees ill equipped to handle a hurricane
stronger than a category three (if that), all factored
into what has transpired.
Communication has also played a role, in the
sense that such a major endeavor requiring such a
tremendous amount of man power and resources
from people from all corners of the globe cannot
be accomplished without a great deal of commu-
nication, which always allows plenty of room for
miscommunication (ever played the game
"Telephone?"), not to mention a lot of time for
needed communication to occur, plans to be
made, and efforts orchestrated effectively.
I will admit that racism and socio-economic
prejudice exist, even now in 2005. You'd think
that it would have been eradicated by now; but I'd
be a fool or a liar to deny that it still remains.
The thing that most bothers me about it though
is that 'I feel the existence of. such stupid and
unnecessary thinking is perpetuated during times
such as this when exactly the opposite should be
true. We should all come together and stop look-
ing for reasons to judge one another and cast
blame. We should use times of calamity to try to
bring people closer together. When times are
tough is precisely when the true colors (those that
exist within us and cannot be seen externally),
come to the surface and overshadow our outer
colors.
Role models and leaders in our country such as
Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Kayne West, the
Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans, as well as
many other publicly prominent black people of
stature, should not be perpetuating the prejudice
that simply continues eating away at the fabric of
our culture, by being so quick to blame things on
white people simply because of past grievances.
Though their grievances are real, and certainly
not all that far in the past, I think that to continue
to gauge opinions about people today and look for
prejudicial fault under every stone is not only
unfair to those who do so, but in turn the whole of
our population. It is also detrimental to the cause
at hand, only taking us backward, causing us to
lose whatever ground has been made in overcom-
ing the centuries' old problems, which we as a
nation have striven to dispose of for oh, so many
years.
I know that as a human being, with all the emo-
tions and other complexities that entails, it is very


easy to allow our past hurts to impact our current
views or perceptions.
After all the saying, "Fooled me once, shame
on you; fooled me twice, shame on me," was
coined for good reason.
To forget about our past as if it had never
occurred would be detrimental to our present as
well as our future. However, I do believe that
there is possible, and should be obtained, a bal-
ance between remembering and learning from our
painful past and holding onto it as if it were some
medal of honor to be polished every day and
handed down from one generation to another.
People hurt each other. That is a fact of human-
ity common to all people since the beginning of
time. We all get hurt by others and we all will con-
tinue to be hurt by others. (be it those of our own
ethnicity or of another). But let's stop passing the
buck, especially before we have all of the facts.
The fact in this travesty is that people weren't
prepared. People didn't, for whatever reason (be it
ill health, lack of resources, or whatever), heed
the warnings and evacuate the area; people could-
n't seem to get it together and come up or imple-
ment a plan and/or the means to effectively offer
assistance in a timely manner and consequently
people suffered more than necessary, and are still
suffering from the devastation of this act of God
(or Mother Nature, whichever way you choose to
look at it).
Now what needs to be done is for everyone to
pitch in and do whatever they can, be it small or
large, to make the most of a situation that will
never, no matter what is done or by whom, be able
to undo the pain and suffering or prevent more of
the same. But if we view this as an opportunity to
somehow, in any way possible, move closer to
becoming a country of unity by lessening racial
and political barriers and the feuding that keep us
so divided, we may just see that we are all the
same. As the most popular and bestselling book of
all time, The Holy Bible, says, "A house divided
against itself cannot stand."
We are all alike in spite of our differences, no
matter what color our skin or how much equity we
have (if any). We are all living, breathing, feeling
souls. Let's take this opportunity to look at one
another as members of the same team - the fami-
ly of God and the inhabitants of this earth.
I could be wrong but I'd be willing to bet that
if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today he
would say something along the same lines (only
more profound and eloquent). We just need to
change our attitudes - all of us.
Race, creed, color, economical status, whatever
our differences, let's stop bickering and start try-
ing to believe the best of one another. There will


always be some had apples, but let's not allow
them to spoil th : rest of the bunch.
Lastly, I'd like to point out something that
many seem to either choose not to notice or are
simply unaware of.
In our country, the United States of America (a
title that unfortunately is not an accurate descrip-
tion in light of how we so often treat one another),
there is an order of authority and responsibility
that allows us to enjoy the rights and freedoms
that set us apart from much of the world. That
order first places responsibility on individuals.
In this case, the responsibility to prepare for the
hurricane and to evacuate the area was that of the
people living in harm's way. Next the responsibil-
ity falls on the local law enforcement and leaders
of each individual town or community. After that,
the responsibility goes to the state officials. And
lastly, only when all else has failed, does it find its
way onto the laps of the federal government.
(Though this system of government may in some
cases lead to delays and complications because of
the time it requires to progress from one link of
the chain of command to the next, it mostly works
well to -protect the rights of individuals and the
states within which they reside.)
In other words, due to the fact that we have a
governing- system that offers, at least in theory,
independence and liberty to all people, to point
fingers at the president or any federal department,
when the city of New Orleans had first responsi-
bility to its own people to provide for their safety
and their needs, and the state of Louisiana second,
and they failed to do all that they could to take
care of their own, they should be first on the list
to be scrutinized and held accountable.
School buses and other public transportation
vehicles that are now under water and useless
were not used to evacuate anyone before the
storm came. Why is that?
But what's done is done; the past cannot'be
changed; so let's all work on solving present prob-
lems and trying to learn something from this hard
lesson that will prepare us for the future. After all,
even Mayor Nagin stated in a televised special
recently, "There's plenty of blame to go around."
Who among us could honestly and without
question say that we could have handled such an
enormous and tragic disaster perfectly and with-
out error? Certainly not me.

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American cities to be scrutinized


By NEDRA PICKLER
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - President
Bush is urging Congress to
approve a massive reconstruc-
tion program for the hurricane-
ravaged Gulf Coast and promis-
ing that the federal government
will review the disaster plans of
every major American city.
The government failed to
respond adequately to Hurricane
Katrina, Bush said Thursday
night from storm-damaged New
Orleans as he laid out plans for
one of the largest reconstruction
projects ever. The federal gov-
ernment's costs could reach
$200 billion or beyond.
The president, who has been
dogged by criticism that
Washington's response to the
hurricane was slow and inade-
quate, said the nation has "every
right to expect" more effective
federal action in a time of emer-
gency such as Katrina, which
killed hundreds of people across
five states, forced major evacua-
tions and caused untold property
damage.
Disaster planning must be a
"national security priority," he
said, while ordering the
Homeland Security Department
to undertake an immediate
review of emergency plans in
every major American city.
"Our cities must have clear
and up-to-date plans for respond-
ing to natural disasters and dis-
ease outbreaks or a terrorist
attack, for evacuating large num-
bers of people in an emergency
and for providing the food and
water and security they would
need," Bush said.
He acknowledged that gov-
ernment agencies lacked coordi-
nation and were overwhelmed
by Katrina and the subsequent
flooding of New Orleans. He said
a disaster on this scale requires
greater federal authority-and a
broader role for the armed
forces. He ordered all Cabinet
secretaries to join in a compre-
hensive review of the govern-
ment's faulty re.p''.nsr.
.."When..'iledderal.govern-
ni alnt fa&'l-'et s -' i an obli
- gation, I as president am respon-


sible for the problem, and for the
solution," Bush said, looking into
the camera that broadcast his
speech live on the major televi-
sion networks from , historic
Jackson Square in the heart of
the French Quarter. "This gov-
ernment will learn the lessons of
Hurricane Katrina."
Bush faced the nation at a vul-
nerable point in his presidency.
Most Americans .disapprove of
his handling of Katrina, and his
job-approval rating has been
dragged down to the lowest point
of his presidency also because of
dissatisfaction with the Iraq war
and rising gasoline prices. He
has struggled to demonstrate
the same take-charge leadership
he displayed after the Sept. 11
terror attacks four years ago.
Aaron Broussard, president of
Jefferson Parish near New
Orleans, was happy with Bush's
speech. "Mainly he gave hope,
and right now in this area people
need hope more than anything,"
he told CBS' "The Early Show."


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called for a congressional investi-
gation besides the administra-
tion's self-examination.
Democrats want an independent
probe similar to the one conduct-
ed by the Sept. 11 Commission
instead of reviews that will be led
by the Republican-controlled
Congress and White House.
The president said the federal
government will pay most of the
costs of rebuilding the Gulf
Coast, including New Orleans.
"There is no way to imagine
America without New Orleans,
and this great city will rise
again," Bush said.
House Speaker Dennis
Hastert (R-Ill.), speaking after
the president's address,
acknowledged that the recovery
programs would add to the
nation's debt. GOP leaders are
open to suggestions from law-
makers to cut government
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SECTION E + SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2005


The

Sideline
SCORES AND MORE

Scoreboard
Friday
High School Football
Hardee ................ 34
St. Pete Catholic ... 10
Mulberry ........... 26
Bishop Verot ...... 10
Pt. Charlotte ..........22
DeSoto .............. 21
Report scores at
385-6155, Ext. 541
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On Deck
TODAY
Baseball
Florida Bandits at SFCC, 12
p.m.

MONDAY
Golf
Fred Hawkins Invitational
(boys at Harder Hall, girls
at Sebring Golf Club), 9:30
a.m.
Volleyball
Fort Meade at Lake Placid,
6 p.m.. JV, 7:30 varsity

TUESDAY
Cross Country
Avon Park, Sebring, others
at Lake Placid, 5 p.m.
Middle School Football
Avon Park at Hardee, Lake
Placid at Hill-Gustat,
Sebring at DeSoto, 5:30
p.m.
Golf
Lake Placid boys at Avon
Park, 4 p.m.; Lakeland and
Celebration boys at .
Sebr[flg, 4 p.m.; George. __
Jeifkiis girls at Sebring, 4-
p.m.
Swimming
Sebring at Avon Park, 5
p.m.
Volleyball
Avon Park at Sarasota
Booker, 6 p.m. JV, 7:30
varsity; Sebring at Hardee,
6 p.m. JV, 7:30 varsity; St.
Petersburg at SFCC, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY
Cross Country
Avon Park, others in meet
at Highlands Hammock,
4:30 p.m.
Golf
* All-Saints boys at Avon
Park, 3:30 p.m.
JV Football
Avon Park at Frostproof, 7
p.m.; Hardee at Lake
Placid, 7 p.m.
Swimming
North Port at Lake Placid,
4:30 p.m.; Mulberry,
Hardee at Frostproof at
Sebring, 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Palmetto at Avon Park, 6
p.m. JV, 7:30 varsity; Lake
Placid at McKeel Academy,
6 p.m. JV, 7:30 varsity;
Braden River at Sebring, 6
p.m. JV, 7:30 varsity; SFCC
at Manatee, 7 p.m.'
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History Lesson
25 Years Ago
Sept. 19, 1980: A 71-yard
touchdown pass from
Dwayne Council to Ronnie
Barnes highlighted Avon
Park's 20-13 win over rival
Lake Placid. The Devils also
got a reception TD from
Sam Smith and, a rushing
TD from Carl Wingate.
Larry Bush of Lake Placid
finished with a game-high
.127 yards rushing on 20
carries.
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Streaks break



into win column

Defense comes up big at Pasco


BY JOHN RITTER
News-Sun
DADE CITY - Tony
Smith's return to football
Friday night was at least
enough to make Sebring hold
its breath.


The Pasco quarter-
back, who threw for
nearly 1,500 yards last
season, entered the game
late in the fourth quarter
with his team down 3-0,
but even he couldn't
break, through against
the Blue Streak defense,
which posted a 10-0
shutout on the road.
With Smith on the


Darrell Davis, Pasco's longest
of the game and only their sec-
ond first down since halftime,
and with five minutes remained
in the game, the Pirates finally
seemed to have life.
Yet the drive went into obliv-


Sebring

10
Pasco

0
Up Next
Host Hardee
in district
opener Friday


bench due to a suspension,
Sebring's defense had owned
the Pirates, recovering four
fumbles and blocking two
kicks, while sacking Josh
Johnson, Smith's replacement,
five times.
Smith's first play went for 34
yards on a hookup to wideout


ion, as Sebring came up
with three straight sacks
and pushed the Pirates
back 39 yards on the next
three plays to force a
punt.
Willie Lowe then
stuck the dagger in, cap-
ping off a four-play, 34-
yard march with a 2-yard
touchdown run up the
middle to guarantee


Sebring's first win.
"Oh, this is awesomee"
Sebring head coach Jared
Hamlin said. "It's good to have
this feeling. I'm glad we got
this win. That losing I don't
like, and this was a good win, a

See STREAKS, Page 3E


Dragons


come up


just short
By THOMAS SIMONETTI
Special to the News-Sun
TAMPA - Lake Placid gave
away a one-point lead in the
fourth quarter to lose its district
opener 15-8 to Tampa Catholic
Friday night at Leto High's
Falcons Field.
Though Lake
Placid coach
Shaw Maddox
was frustrated L; ad -
about what he
called the Green
Dragons' lack of
discipline, he Up Next
said he thought Dragons play
he saidsho uld have at Frostproof
on Friday
had a few more onFriay
touchdowns that were negated
by the officials.
"We scored three times and
got to keep one," said Maddox,
whose team threatened to score
before time ran out in the first
half and had another potential
touchdown called back for
holding near the end of the
See DRAGONS, Page 3E


Devils pull off miracle rally


Come back from 18-0

deficit to shock Bulldogs


---y SCOTT DRESSEL,
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AVON PARK - If Friday
night is any indication, it's
going to be a season to remem-
ber in Avon Park.
The Red Devils quickly for-
got about a first half in which
they could do almost nothing
right and pulled off an unbe-
lievable rally, storming back
from. an 18-0 deficit to take a
20-18 victory over visiting
Frostproof and improve to 4-0.
"I can't take too many
more of them, or I'm Avo
going to have a heart
attack. I told them when a
we came in the locker Fros
room that's the stuff
hometown heroes are I
made of right there," Up
Avon Park head coach Home
T.C. Cousins said. "Once game
again, they found a way Poinci,
to win."
The momentum swing could-
n't have come at a better time
for the Devils. The Bulldogs led
18-6 and were 5 yards away
from what looked like a game-
clinching score with just under
nine minutes left in the game,
sitting on first-and-goal. But
tailback Carlton Thomas, who
finished with 207 yards on 22
carries, was hit hard and fum-
bled, and Rafael Johnson fell on
the ball at the 2.
The Devils then proceeded to
march 98 yards on 11 plays,
getting most of it on runs of 18,
22 and 20 yards from Kaneef
Caldwell. With 5:10 left in the
game, Johnson walked into the


end zone on-a 3-yard pas from
'-TK X Hill, and MNich.e!
Wagoner's point-after kick
pulled the Devils to within five
points.
The defense forced a punt,
giving the Devils the ball at
their 42 with 2:39 left. Johnson
caught a 21-yard pass on the
second play of the drive, but the
most critical play came on
fourth-and-seven from the 27,
when Taiwan Perry turned a
simple curl pattern into a 22-
yard gain, making three
Park defenders miss him in the
O0 process, to set the Devils
up on the 5.
proof "Our go-to play is the
8' curl because it's hard to
defend in high school,"
Next Cousins said. "We had
oming him run a 10-yard curl
against and we told Taiwan to get
ana to the (first-down) sticks,
but then he spun and
broke a couple of tackles ... a
huge play. That's what we
expect our seniors to do."
Two plays later, Hill faked to
Caldwell and handed the ball to
Johnson on a tight end reverse,
and the senior cut back and
dove into the end zone with
46.6 seconds left in the game to
put the Devils in front.
"I saw an opening and cut
back," said Johnson, who
caught eight passes for 99
yards. "It was a little crease, but
I knew I could reach out and get
(the score). The line blocked
well on that."
The success of Caldwell in
the second half - when he


gained 76 of his 102 yards -
set up the game-winning play,
Johnson said.
S"We were running lead right
the whole time, so they thought
Kaneef was going to get it, but
then I came back and got it. It


was a good play."
The Bulldogs made things
interesting in the final seconds,
but Marcus Wyche's intercep-
tion of Cedric Cox's despera-
tion pass on the final play of the
game sealed the deal for the


By SCOT DRESSEL
Sports Editor
SEBRING - A slew of
high school golfers will ven-
ture to Sebring on Monday to
take part in the
Crutchfield/Hawkins
Invitational.
The tournament, which has
grown into one of the largest
high school events in the
state, will feature a record
field this year, with 29 boys
teams playing at Harder Hall
and 16 girls teams at Sebring


Devils.
"We just shot ourselves in the
foot," said Frostproof coach
Ben Maddox, who also pointed
to delay-of-game penalties and

See DEVILS, Page 3E


Golf Club. Both tourneys
open with 9:30 a.m. shotgun
starts.
"Some of the best male
golfers in the state are going
to be teeing it off," Sebring
boys coach John Snyder said.
"We will have the junior
champion in the state of
Florida, Stephen Mervis of
Lake Region High School,
along. with other top state
players (such as) Alexander
Tyson (Gainesville-Bucholz),
See RECORD, Page 3E


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It used to be that sports dealt
in reality, and fantasy was the
realm of television. Not any-
more.
Just as reality television has
taken that medium to -lows
even Newton Minow couldn't
have dreaded, fantasy leagues
are doing the same for sports.
If you personify the typical
sports fan these days, and you
are reading this column on
Sunday, you're probably more
stressed out than you are on
any day at work. After all,
you've probably got two fanta-


sy NFL teams to tend to, on
top the daily maintenance
you've been doing for almost
six months now on your rotis-
serie baseball team.
That's a lot of waiver wires
to check. In fact, you're proba-
bly falling behind right now.
I suppose it is natural for
fans to want to feel as though
they're a part of the game, but
the guys who are actually in
the NFL or Major League
Baseball have a legitimate rea-
son to spend eight hours a day
trying to stay on top. To such


TIME OUT
Chuck Myron
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actual athletes, the game repre-
sents something called a job,
the very nuisance fantasy play-
ers seem bent on ial.k. I i
It was on the clock that my
friend, Alan, was recently trau-

See MYRON, Page 3E


NEWS-SUN + SEBRING, FLA. .


JOHN RITTERINews-Sun
Sebring's Orlando Howard sacks Pasco quarterback Tony Smith
and gets an intentional grounding penalty, to boot in the fourth
quarter of Friday's game.


SCOTT DRESSEL/News-Sun
Rafael Johnson leaves a Frostproof defender in his wake on the way to a 3-yard touchdown catch to cap
Avon Park's 98-yard drive in the fourth quarter of Friday's game.


Scourge of fantasy


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Golf

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SHS golf classic now
slated for Harder Hall
SEBRING - The 2005
Sebring High School golf
teams' Golf Classic will be
Oct. 1, at Harder Hall, in a
change from earlier plans.
The tournament will be a
four-person scramble in three
flights with cash prizes for the
top three teams in each flight.
There will be a skins game
within each flight, three long-
drive contests, four closest-to-
the-pin contests and a raffle.
Entry fee is $60 per player
and includes golf and cart, two
mulligans per player, plus
drinks and food and a raffle
ticket. Additional raffle tickets
may be purchased on top of
the one that comes with the
package.
All proceeds benefit the
boys and girls golf teams of
Sebring High School. For more
information, call coach John
Snyder at 385-8252 or coach
Wayne Stapleford at 655-4873.
Best Highlands, Polk
golfers to square off
SEBRING - The first
Highlands/Polk Counties
Challenge Cup will be held
Sept. 24-25 at Bartow Golf
Course, pitting a Highlands
County team against one from
Polk County in a Ryder Cup-
style competition.
Qualification for the
Highlands team is Saturday,
Sept. 17 at Sebring Golf
Course with an 8:30 a.m. shot-
gun start. There will be two
divisions so all can compete:
scratch and handicap. Players
sign up with their verifiable
handicap (above 18 will only
be given a maximum 18) and
play a qualifying round. The
low 12 gross plus one alternate
and the low 12 net plus one
alternate make the team.
Entry fee is $50 which
includes golf, cart and lunch
and drinks during the qualify-
ing event. Final team members
also get two shirts. (Based on a
minimum number of partici-
- pants) two more days of golf, a
Saturday banquet and a
Sunday lunch, with trophy
presentation.
Call 314-5919 for more
information.
LP Youth Football set
to hold raffle for ATV
LAKE PLACID - Lake
Placid Youth Football is holding
a raffle for an all-terrain vehicle.
The ATV was on display at
the Jamboree. The winning
ticket will be drawn at
Homecoming on Oct. 1.
For more information, or a
raffle ticket, contact Nick at
(863) 441-4085 or Michelle at
(863) 441-4084.
Habitat for Humanity
golf event scheduled
AVON PARK - The Habitat
for Humanity Golf Tournament,
a flighted scramble limited to
first 36 foursomes, will be Oct.
15 at River Greens Golf Course,
with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Proceeds to benefit Highlands
County Habitat for Humanity.
The standard cost is $55 per
person, which includes golf and
lunch. A $75 per-person pack-
age includes golf, two mulli-
gans, 20 raffle tickets and lunch.


The cost to sponsor a hole is
$100. The $350 Corporate
Sponsor package includes a
hole sign, four golfers, lunch,
eight mulligans and 80 raffle
tickets.
Prizes will be given for the
longest drive and closest to the
pin, for both men and women.
Closest to the pin, men and
women.
Checks should be made
payable to Highlands County
Habitat for Humanity, Note:
Golf Tournament.
Send a list of the foursome,
phone numbers and handicaps
with fees to River Greens Golf
Course, 47 Lake Damon Drive,
Avon Park, FL 33825. The
deadline is Oct. 13.
for more information, call
Lisa Davis at 453-5210 or (863)
443-1561.
Meals on Wheels golf
scramble set for Dec. 3
SEBRING - The Meals on
Wheels Sixth Annual Charity
Golf Scramble will be held
Dec. 3 at Harder Hall.
The entry fee is $50 per per-
son or $200 for the four-person
team. Entry forms are available
at the Harder Hall pro shop.
Sponsorship opportunities are
available.
Call Jeff Dressel at 381-
2752 or the pro shop at 382-
0500 for details.
Hole-in-one could net
$10K at 'Golf for Life'
AVON PARK - The
Orange Blossom Pregnancy
Care Centers Inc. is announc-
ing a benefit golf tournament,
"Golf for Life," to be held at
7:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 1,
at Highlands Ridge South
Course in Avon Park.
Highlands Regional Hospital
has put up $10,000 to go to
anyone who hits a hole in one
at the event.
The cost to participate is
$50 per person, which includes
golf (four-person scramble),
lunch, golf prizes and door
prizes. This will benefit the
centers in Avon Park and
Wauchula.
Make checks payable to
Orange Blossom Pregnancy
Care Center Inc., P.O. Box
328, Sebring, FL 33871-0323.
Entries are due in by Friday,
-Sept. 23.
. For details, call 453-0307 or
382-4101.
Basketball refs sought
for upcoming season
The Lake Region Basketball
Officials Association is looking
for prospective high school
basketball officials for the
upcoming season. The organi-
zation provides service to
schools in Polk, Highlands and
Lake counties.
Those who are interested in
more information are encour-
aged to call Scott Crosby at,
(863) 670-0737, e-mail him at
spcrosby@tampabay.rr.com or
visit www.Irboa.com.
AmVets Post currently
seeking softball players
SEBRING - AmVets Post
21, located in Sebring, is look-
ing to form a softball team.
Players are wanted from across
. Highlands County. For more
information, call 382-2546.


News-Sun, Sunday, September 18, 2005


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Quick Reads
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STANDINGS
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
East
W L T Pct PFPA
Buffalo 1 0 0 1.000 22 7
Miami 1 0 0 1.000 34 10
New England 1 0 0 1.000 3020
N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 7 27
South
W L T Pct PFPA
Indianapolis 1 0 0 1.000 24 7
Jacksonville 1 0 0 1.000 26 14
Houston 0 1 0 .000 7 22
Tennessee 0 1 0 .000 7 34
North
W L T Pct PFPA
Cincinnati 1 0 0 1.000 27 13
Pittsburgh 1 0 0 1.000 34 7
Baltimore 0 1 0 .000 7 24
Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 13 27
West
W L T Pct PF PA
Kansas City 1 0 0 1.000 27 7
Denver 0 1 0 .000 10 34
Oakland 0 1 0 .000 20 30
San Diego 0 1 0 .000 24 28
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East


STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
East Division
W L Pct GB
Boston 86 61 .585 -
New York 84 62 .575 1'A
Toronto 72 74 .493 13/2
Baltimore 69 77 .473 16/2
Tampa Bay 61 87 .412 25Y2
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Chicago 89 57 .610 -
Cleveland 85 62 .578 4Y2
Minnesota 75 71 .514 14
Detroit 67 79 .459 22
Kansas City 48 97 .331 40'2
West Division
W L Pct GB
Los Angeles 82 65 .558 -
Oakland 81 66 .551 1
Texas 73 75 .493 9Y2
Seattle 64 83 .435 18
Friday's Games
Cleveland 3, Kansas City 1
Tampa Bay 6, Baltimore 1
N.Y. Yankees 11, Toronto 10
Chicago White Sox 2, Minnesota 1, 10
innings
Texas 5, Seattle 3
Boston 3, Oakland 2, 10 innings
L.A. Angels 7, Detroit 6,12 innings
Saturday's Games
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, late
N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, late
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, late
Oakland at Boston, late
Kansas City at Cleveland, late
Seattle at Texas, late
Detroit at L.A. Angels, late
Today's Games
Kansas City at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m.
Oakland at Boston, 2:05 p.m.
Seattle at Texas, 2:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 2:10
p.m.
Detroit at L.A. Angels, 4:05 p.m.
Monday's Games
Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Seattle at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.,
Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m.
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:05
p.m.
Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.
Tuesday's Games
Detroit at Kansas City, 2, 5:10 p.m.
Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Seattle at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m.
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:05
p.m.
Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.
Texas at Anaheim, 10:05 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
East Division
W L Pct GB
Atlanta 84 64 .568 -
Philadelphia 79 69 .534 5
Florida 78 70 .527 6
Washington 77 .71 .520 7
New York 72 75 .490 11'/2
Central Division
W L Pct GB
x-St. Louis 94 55 ' .631 --
Houston 79 68 .537 14
Milwaukee 73 74 .497 20
Chicago 73 75 .493 20'/
Cincinnati 69 78 .469 24
Pittsburgh 59 88 .401 34,
West Division
W L Pct GB
San Diego 72 74 .493 -
Los Angeles 67 80 .456 5/2
San Francisco 67 80 .456 51/2
Arizona 66 82 .446 7
Colorado 60 86 .411 12
x-clinched division
Friday's Games
Chicago Cubs 5, St. Louis 3
Cincinnati 8, Pittsburgh 2, 1st game
Pittsburgh 5, Cincinnati 4, 2nd game
N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 0
Houston 2, Milwaukee 1
Philadelphia 13, Florida 3
Washington 5, San Diego 1
Colorado 6, Arizona 5
San Francisco 5, L.A. Dodgers 4
Saturday's Games
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, late
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, late
Philadelphia at Florida, late
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late
Colorado at Arizona, late
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, late
Milwaukee at Houston, late
Washington at San Diego; late
Today's Games
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m.
Milwaukee at Houston, 2:05 p.m.
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Washington at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 4:05
p.m.
Colorado at Arizona, 4:40 p.m.
Philadelphia at Florida, 8 p.m.
Monday's Games
Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
San Diego at Colorado, 8:35 p.m.
Tuesday's Games
San Francisco at Washington, 7:05
p.m.
Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
Florida at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.
St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.
Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:35 p.m.
San Diego at Colorado, 8:35 p.m.
Los Angeles at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.


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W L T Pct PFPA
N.Y. Giants 1 0 0 1.000 42 19
Washington 1 0 0 1.000 9 7
Dallas 1 0 0 1.0002824
Philadelphia 0 1 0 .000 10 14
South
W L T Pct PFPA
New Orleans 1 0 0 1.0002320
Atlanta 1 0 0 1.000 14 10
Tampa Bay 1 0 0 1.000 2413
Carolina 0 1 0 .000 20 23
North
W L T Pct PFPA
Detroit 1 0 0 1.000 17 3
Chicago 0 1 0 .000 7 9
Green Bay 0 1 0 .000 3 17
Minnesota 0 1 0 .000 13 24
West
W L T Pct PFPA
San Francisco 1 0 0 1.0002825
Arizona 0 1 0 .000 19 42
Seattle 0 1 0 .000 14 26
St. Louis 0 1 0 .000 25 28
Today's Games
Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Baltimore at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Houston, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Minnesota at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
New England at Carolina, 1 p.m.
San Francisco at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Atlanta at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
St. Louis at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.
Miami at N.Y. Jets, 4:15 p.m.
Cleveland at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m.
San Diego at Denver, 4:15 p.m.
Kansas City at Oakland, 8:30 p.m.
Monday's Games
N.Y. Giants vs. New Orleans at East
Rutherford, N.J., 7:30 p.m.
Washington,at Dallas, 9 p.m.
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Carolina at Miami, 1 p.m.
Atlanta at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Tennessee at St. Louis, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
Oakland at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
New Orleans at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Arizona at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
Dallas at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.
New England at Pittsburgh, 4:15 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at San Diego, 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26,
Kansas City at Denver, 9 p.m.
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
AFC
Quarterbacks
Aft Com Yds TD Int
Palmer, Cin. 34 26 280 2 1
Brady, N.E. 38 24 306 2 0
Leftwich, Jac. 31 17 252 2 0
Manning, Ind. 36 21 254 2 0
Frerotte, Mia. 36 24 275 2 -1
Collins, Oak. 39 18 265 3 0
McNair, Ten. 26 18 219 1 1
Rushers
Att Yds Avg LG TD
Parker, Pit. 22 161 7.3 45 1
R. Johnson, Cin. 26 126 4.8 13 1
McGahee, Buf. 22 117 5.3 17 0
L. Johnson, K.C. 9 110 12.2 35t 2
James, Ind. 23 88 3.8 16 0
Holmes, K.C. 22 85 3.9 35 1
Droughns, Cle. 12 78 6.5 24 0
Receivers
No Yds Avg LG TD
McCardell, S.D. 9 123 13.7 20t 2
C. Johnson, Cin. 9 91 10.1 15 0
Jackson, Cle. 8 128 16.0 68t 1
Mason, Bal. 8 99 12.4 25 0
Wilcox, Bal. 8 78 9.8 17t 1
J. Smith, Jac. 7 130 18.6 45 2
Baker, NY-J 7 124 17.7 33 1
Punters
No Yds LG Avg
D. Jones, Mia. 3 142 49 47.3
Larson, Cin. 3 142 57 47.3
Gardocki, Pit. 3 137 49 45.7
Sauerbrun, Den. 7 318 56 45.4
Jo. Miller, N.E. 6 269 49 ,44.8
Lechler, Oak. 8 356 58 44.5
Graham, NY-J 3 133 51 44.3
Punt Returners
No Yds Avg LGTD
Sams, Bal. 3 51 17.0 28 0
Welker, Mia. 4 64 16.0 20 0
Sproles, S.D. 2 25 12.5 14'0
Dwight, N.E. 4 44 11.0 27 0
Northcutt, Cle. 2 20 10.0 13 0
Clements, Buf. 2 19 9.5 13 0
Kickoff Returners
No Yds Avg LG TD
Sproles, S.D. 4 146 36.5 49 0
Miller, NY-J 6 182 30.3 50 0


Swinton, Ariz 6 164 27.3 59 0
Scobey, Sea. 3 81 27.0 31 0
Hicks, S.F. 4 106 26.5 40 0'
Rossum, Atl. 2 53 26.5 33 0
Ferguson, G.B. 2 44 22.0 22 0
Moore, Min; 3 66 22.0 27 0
Touchdowns
TD Rush Rec RetPts
K. Johnson, Dal. 2 0 2 0 12
McAllister, N.O. 2 2 0 0 12
Smith, T.B. 2 0 2 .0 12
Kicking
PAT FG LG Pts
Wilkins, St.L 1-1 4-4 41 13
Carney, N.O. 2-2 3-3 48 11
J. Hall, Was. 0-0 3-3 43 9
Kasay, Car. 2-2 2-2 46 . 8
Edinger, Min. 1-1 2-2 53 7
Rackers, Ariz 1-1 2-2 42 7
M. Bryant, T.B. 3-3 1-1 41 6


PLAYOFF LINEUP
FINALS
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Sacramento 69, Connecticut 65
Thursday, Sept. 15
Connecticut 77, Sacramento 70, OT,
series tied 1-1
Today
Connecticut at Sacramento, 4 p.m.
Tuesday
Connecticut at Sacramento, 8 p.m.
Thursday
Sacramento at Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.,
if necessary


STANDINGS
Eastern Conference
W L T Pts GF GA
New England 15 5 6 51 46 27
D.C. United 13 9 5 44 46 31
Chicago 13 10 3 42 43 42
Kansas City 11 7 9 42 45 35
MetroStars 9 7 10 37 41 37
Columbus 9 13 3 30 25 35
Western Conference
W L T Pts GF GA
x-San Jose 14 4 8 50 41 26
Los Angeles 11 11 5 38 36 34
FC Dallas 10 9 6 36 40 36
Colorado 9 12 4 31 31 32
Real Salt Lake 5 16 4 19 24 51
CD Chivas USA 3 19 5 14 27 59
x-clinched playoff spot
NOTE: Three points for victory, one
point for tie.
Saturday's Games
Chicago at Columbus, late
Colorado at D.C. United, late
New England at MetroStars, late
Los Angeles at Kansas City, late
San Jose at CD Chivas USA, late
Sunday's Game
Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas, 2 p.m.


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T. Perry, Cin. 4 108 27.0 50 0
Da. Williams, Den.3 79 26.3 29 0
Welker, Mia. 2 51 25.5 28 0
Carr, Oak. 6 151 25.2 29 0
Droughns, Cle. 5 119 23.8 35 0
Touchdowns '
TD Rush Rec RetPts
Anderson, Oak. 2 0 2 0 12
Dillon, N.E. 2 2 -0 0 12
L. Johnson, K.C. 2 2 0 0 12
McCardell, S.D. 2 0 2 0 12
J. Smith, Jac. 2 0 2 0 12
Kicking
PAT FG LG Pts
Lindell, Buf. 1-1 5-5 42 16
Scobee, Jac. 2-2 4-5 41 14
Mare, Mia. 4-4 2-2 44 10
Reed, Pit. 4-4, 2-2 44, -10
Graham, Cin. 3-3 2-2. 32 9
Tynes, K.C. .3-3 2-3 41 9
P. Dawson, Cle. 1-1 2-2 '34 7
NFC
Quarterbacks
Att Corn Yds TO Int
Bledsoe, Dal. 24 18 226 3 0'
Rattay;S.F. 16 11 165 2 0
Brooks, N.O. 24 18 192 0 0
Harrington, Det. 28 15 167 2 0
Bulger, St.L 56 34 362 2 1
Griese, T.B. 29 18 213 2 2
Warner, Ariz 46 27 264 1 1
Rushers
Aft Yds Avg LG TD
Williams, T.B. 27 148 5.5 71t 1
Portis, Was. 21 121 5.8 41 0
Dynn, Atl. 21 117 5.6 30 0
J. Jones, Dal. 26 93 3.6 13 1
Jones, Det. 25 87 3.5 7 0
S. Davis, Car. 13 81 6.2 39 1
Alexander, Sea. 14 73 5.2 36 0
Receivers
No Yds Avg LG TD
Fitzgerald, Ariz 13 155 11.9 30 1
Holt, St.L 10 125 12.5 44 0
S. Smith, Car. 8 138 17.3 33t 1
Engram, Sea. 8 79 9.9 17 0
Owens, Phi.. 7 112 16.0 23 0
McDonald, St.L 7 73 10.4 19 0
Westbrook, Phi. 7 64 9.1 24 1
Punters
No Yds LG Avg
Kluwe, Min. 4 217 62 54.3
Bidwell, T.B. 6 281 52 46.8
Araguz, Sea. 5 230 53 46.0
Player, Ariz 7 312 53 44.6
Johnson, Phi. 5 213 47 42.6
Feagles, NY-G 6 252 56 42.0
Harris, Det. 7 293 .48 41.9
Punt Returners
No Yds Avg LG TD
Morton, NY-G 6 88 14.7 52t 1
Howry, Min. 5 54 10.8 19 0
Wynn, Phi. 3 28 9.3 17 0
Jones, T.B. 3 27 9.0 14 0
McDonald; St.L 2 14 7.0 13 0
Chatman, G.B. 3 19 6.3 16 0
A. Brown, Was. 2 5 2.5 5 0
Kickoff Returners
No Yds Avg LG TD
Ponder, NY-G 4 191 47.8 95t 1


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arrested
Associated Press
TAMPA - Jay Gruden, the
younger brother of Tampa Bay
Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden
and a part-time assistant coach
with the team, was arrested for
drunken driving early Friday,
the Hillsborough County
Sheriff's Office said.
.Jay Gruden, 38, was stopped
at about 2:30 a.m. by a deputy
who saw him weaving and
driving erratically, sheriff's
spokeswoman Debbie Carter
said.
"When (the deputy)
approached the driver, he
detected an odor of alcohol,"
Carter said. "The driver had
glassy eyes, slurred speech and
when he exited the vehicle he
was unsteady on this feet."


DRAGONS
Continued from IE
game.
Down a touchdown with two
minutes to play in the first half,
Lake Placid recovered a fumble
on Tampa Catholic's 40-yard
line. The Green Dragons
moved the ball all the way
down the field and looked like
they might score and tie the
game.
On third-and-10 on the 15-
yard line, quarterback Quay
Crenshaw ran to the comer of
the end zone and tried to get out
of bounds, but officials ruled
that time expired.
"There was three seconds on
the clock when the whistle
blew," Maddox said. "The guy
up there keeping the clock
said, 'There's two seconds,
there's two seconds,' but they
� waved it off."
Lake Placid finally got on
the board in the third quarter
after George Rasmussen picked
off a pass and returned it. 30
yards to the 2-yard line.
Fullback Brent Bierman
plowed it in, and Crenshaw ran
for a two-point conversion to
put the Green Dragons up 8-7.
Tampa Catholic got the
game-winning touchdown with
5:42 -to go when quarterback
Dickie Delama found receiver
Joey Lauteria in the comer of
the end zone. Lake Placid had
one last drive that began on its
own 27-yard line and got all the
way to Tampa Catholic's 9-
yard line before Crenshaw
threw an incomplete pass in the
end zone on fourth down.
"We still are not disciplined
enough in big situations of the
ball games," Maddox said.
"Kids want to do things the
way they want to do them
instead of the way they've been
taught. It happens over and
over and over again.
We have one guy miss a
block - a key block -- on every
offensive big situation. And it's
just discipline. We teach them
what to do. We show them what
to do. We go over it on film.
They get in the game and they
just lose it."
The Green Dragons inter-
cepted Delama twice and
recovered three fumbles.
Crenshaw led Lake Placid
with 43 yards on the ground.
The senior completed three of
seven passes for 74 yards with-
out an interception. Running
back O.J. Williams was held to
just 18 yards on 12 carries, and
Bierman had 40, yards on 13
carries.
"The bottom line is if we had
done the things that we prac-
ticed," said Maddox, "we
should have won by a couple
touchdowns. It's just the truth.
"We're good enough but we
just can't seem to do it when it
counts. When it's do or die, we
always die."
1 2 3 4 Tot.
LPHS 0 0 8 0 8
TCHS 0 7 0 8 15
SCORING SUMMARY-
Second Quarter
TC: Zink 2 run (Kelly kick).
Third Quarter
LP: Bierman 2 run (Crenshaw kick).
Fourth Quarter
TC: Lauteria 9 pass from Delama (Clifford
pass from Delama) 5:42.
TEAM STATS
LPHS TCHS
SFirst Downs 9 11
STotal Offense 177 281
.. Rushes-yds. 40-103 29-102
- ;omp.-att.-int 3-7-0 11-19-2
" Passing yds. 74 179
" rumbles-lost 3-1 3-3
- Penalties-yds. 4-20 1-15


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Avon Park's Bo Comadore tries to escape from a Frostproof defend-
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DEVILS
Continued from 1E
a foul-up on a kickoff return as
mistakes that hurt his team.
"We're tired. We cramped,
we're tired and we'rd out of
shape. They played hard,
though."
Anyone who left at halftime
would never have believed
Avon Park could have come
back to win, because it seemed
the Devils could do nothing
right for the first 24 minutes.
From dropped passes to costly
penalties to a player getting
ejected, it was a nightmare of a
half for the home team.
Thomas intercepted Hill's
pass on Avon Park's first offen-
sive play of the game and
returned it 31 yards for a score.
Then, his 55-yard run set up the
Bulldogs' next score for a 12-0
lead midway through the first
quarter, and it looked like the
Bulldogs (1-1) were on their
way to a rout.
"That first half, it was like
everything was falling apart,"
Cousins said. "We weren't get-
ting any calls; we weren't get-
ting any bounces. We'd have
long drives on offense and then
shoot ourselves in- the foot, but
we told our kids at halftime that
we're a second-half football
team ... and that we were going
to come out and win the second
half, and we did.
"Our kids played their tails
off the second half, especially


STREAKS
Continued from 1E
hard win."
Lowe, who took the bulk of
the carries for Sebring after T.J.
Williams was injured earlier in
the week, rushed for 52 yards
on the night while Sebring's
defense finished with nine total
sacks, holding the Pirates to
minus 5 yards rushing.
The win somewhat eased the
pain of a 12-penalty night for
the Streaks, who only gained 26
more yards on offense than they
lost due to infractions. But he
Pirates didn't benefit from
those mistakes, racking up 89
penalty yards of their own.
"I'll put it this way: It's good
that we won. I'm happy we
won. But we've got to fix those
things," Hamlin said. "We can't
do that week-in and week-out.
We can't play with the miscues
that we had. (It's) a great win,
but we've got to fix those mis-
takes.
"But like I said, we had so
many obstacles to overcome
with the penalties, and we did."
Sebring's first set of obsta-
cles came on their first drive of
the game, a 12-play march that
came up empty, primarily due
to four penalties. The most dev-
astating foul came when Lowe
weaved through' traffic and
found the end zone from 19
yards out, only to be called
back on a holding flag.
After quarterback A. C.
Wilson scrambled for 15 yards
to get back to the line of scrim-
mage, the Streaks then coughed
up the ball two plays later with-
out salvaging any points.
Sebring's defense kept the
zeroes on the board, blocking a
25-yard field goal during
Pasco's ensuing drive.
Sebring then had another
golden chance to score with 24
seconds left in the half when
Johnson fumbled the snap at the
Pirates' 19 and Sebring's Austin
Andrews pounced on it.
The first play of the ensuing
drive put the Streaks at the goal


1 2 3 4 Tot.
FHS 12 6 0 0 18
APHS 0 0 6 14 20
SCORING SUMMARY
First Quarter
FP: Thomas 31 interception return (kick
blocked) 9:30
FP: Cox 12 run (pass failed) 5:49
Second Quarter
FP: Cox 1 run (pass failed) 2:44
Third Quarter
AP: Coleman 29 pass from Hill (kick
failed) 2:55
Fourth Quarter
AP: Johnson 3 pass from Hill (Wagoner
kick) 5:10
AP: Johnson 3 run (Wagoner kick) 0:46.6
TEAM STATS
FHS APHS
First Downs 16 19
Total Offense 278 360
Rushes-yds. 40-244 27-173
Comp.-att.-int. 3-7-1 16-30-1
Passing yds. 34 187
Fumbles-lost 4-1 0-0
Penalties-yds. 14-90 8-74
INDIVIDUAL STATS
RUSHING
FHS - Thomas 22-207; Cox'13-29;
White 2-6; Ferguson 1-5; Bell 2-2.
APHS - Caldwell 15-102; Young 9-
55; Johnson 2-12; Comadore 1-4.
PASSING
FHS - 3-7-34.
APHS Hill 16-30-187
RECEIVING
FHS - Thomas 1-13; Land 1-11;
Ferguson 1-10.
APHS - Johnson 8-99; Coleman 2-
41; Perry 2-32; Comadore 4-15.

the fourth quarter. I couldn't be
any more proud of them. We-
had kids come up huge: Taiwan
Perry, Gerrard Coleman (who
caught a 29-yard TD pass
between two defenders for the
Devils' first score), Bo
Comadore, Rafael Johnson ..
Kaneef Caldwell broke off
some huge runs.


1 2 3 4 Tot.
SHS 0 0 0 7. 10
PHS 0 0- 0 0 0
SCORING SUMMARY
Second Quarter
SHS: Ashley 25 field goal 0:11
Fourth Quarter
SHS: Lowe 2 run (Ashley kick) 1:37
TEAM STATS
SHS PHs
First Downs 10 6
Total Offense 156 81
Rushes-yds. 35-96 32-(-5)
Comp.-att-int. 6-14-2 6-12-0
Passing yds. 60 86
Fumbles-lost 3-2 4-4
Penalties-yds. 12-130 10-89
INDIVIDUAL STATS
RUSHING
SHS - Wilson 13-65; Lowe 19-52;
D. Williams 1-1; Daniels 1-(minus 1);
Fennell 1-(minus 19).
PHS - Bates 5-11; Johnson 8-6;
Jenkins 4-3; D. Tookes 2-(minus 6);
M. Tookes 1-(minus 6); Smith 3-
(minus 32).
PASSING
SHS - Wilson 6-14-60.
PHS - Johnson 4-9-54; Smith 2-3-
37.
RECEIVING
SHS - Daniels 2-20; Berish 2-15;
Hicks 1-18; Robinson 1-8;
PHS - Steele 2-48; Davis 2-39.

fine, when A.C. Wilson rolled
back and connected with T.J.
Hicks for an 18-yard comple-
tion. But a false-start penalty
followed right on cue, forcing
Hamlin to settle for a Paul
Ashley field goal.
Neither team saw the prom-
ised land until Lowe's scamper
closed the door.
"After the Palmetto game I
told the guys 'Hey, we've got to
start fast, even though we had a
chance to come back and win it
last week. But by starting fast,
it puts pressure on the other
team,'" Hamlin said after
watching his team outgain the
Pirates 124-39 in the first half.
"And we did that, not so much
as far as points (go), but we
moved the ball (into good) field
position and we kept them from
.having a short field."
Sebring now returns to
Firemen's Field on a high note
after three consecutive road
games.
"To get home is nice, and
we've got a district game
against Hardee so, we've got to
be at our best," Hamlin said.


Way back in 1984, a very
different kind of bass was
introduced into south Florida's
waterways.
At the time, the population
of exotic fish, such as Oscars
and spotted tilapia were threat-
ening the streams, canals and
lakes in the area. The Game
and Fish Commission decided,
after years of study, to release
several thousand butterfly pea-
cock bass to help control the
exotics.
Although called a peacock
bass to enhance its game fish
status, it is really a cichlid. The
peacock bass went to work
immediately after stocking and.
diminished the threat from the
exotics. They are aggressive
eaters and grow very fast, put-
ting on a pound or more in just
their first year.
The peacock bass is a beau-
tiful fish, sporting iridescent
colors of green, orange, blue
and yellow that are unmatched
in most other game fish. While
there are four distinct species,
there are possibly a dozen or
more varieties carrying differ-
ent color patterns throughout
South America.
Peacocks will attack almost
anything in the way of other
fish or artificial lures. When
fishing for these colorful fish, a
fast and lively retrieve is a
must. They usually attack a
lure in a very vicious manner,
even more so than our large-
mouth bass.
Once hooked, they put up a
real battle, jumping high out of
the water at times and making
several runs before they can be
subdued enough to bring them
to the net.
We don't have peacock bass
in our local waters despite the


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matized by one of these com-
mitted slackers. Alan was hav-
ing a conversation with a par-
ticularly dull and stodgy editor
of his, who momentarily
seemed to inject life into the
proceedings with a knowledge-
able commentary on the
Phillies' rotation.
Then, to Alan's horror, the
editor revealed the reason why
he could provide a compara-
tive study on the fifth starter
for every National League
team. The guy was an assidu-
ous rotisserie-leaguer, proving
to Alan that his editor was
even more leaden and robotic
than originally thought.
In the ultimate nod to these
shut-ins, ESPN recently ran a
series of commercials that fea-
tured bimbos just as interested
in sporting minutiae as the guy
at work who arranges his
entire social calendar around
"draft day."
Even the network's own
ombudsman, respected former
Washington Post sports editor
George Solomon, acknowl-
edged how crass these ads
were, though I suspect even he
is just as powerless as I am to
stop what has in essence
become its own sub-industry.


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OUTDOORS

Lloyd Jones


efforts of local well-meaning
anglers to introduce them to
our lakes and streams. They
just can't survive north of
Broward County and the
Miami area. They are a great
game fish and, being so
aggressive, they are easily
caught while casting top-water
baits, including streamers and
poppers. So, if you want to try
for some of these tough, .color-
ful, aggressive, rod-punishing
line breakers, you'll just have
to go a little farther south.
ON.
Here is a bit of disconcert-
ing news about our largemouth
bass. Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
(FWC) scientists have teamed
up with University of Florida
and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) researchers
to gain a better understanding
of largemouth bass virus
(LMBV).
LMBV appears to be widely
distributed throughout Florida
and FWC research indicates
largemouth bass have tested
positive for the presence of
LMBV or for antibodies
against it in all of 16 fish pop-
ulations tested within the state
since 1999. The study ranged


Not long ago, when you
read a magazine piece about a
Baltimore Ravens defensive
back, he was evaluated in the
context of how he could help
the Ravens, and not Manic
Mike's Mud Flap Maulers. The
Sporting News has long been
in decline, but when the Bible
of Baseball squeezes its team
reports to put in keeper league
tips, I shudder for my profes-
sion.
Sports writers, in fact, make
up a large number of the fanta-
sy geeks I know, and I can
recall a few nauseating conver-
sations with editors of my
own. I remember one of them
speaking in very grim terms
about a colleague of mine who
had abandoned their team mid-
season to focus on, oh, say, the
actual sports he was covering.
Only now, some reporters
are being hired specifically to
cover fantasy sports, like
ESPN's Eric Karabell. So after
years of work in the field and a
degree in journalism, I now
have the pleasure of realizing I
should have instead been
spending my time engineering
three-way trades with the Ted-
inators and the Mobile Bay
Billy Rays.

Chuck Myron is a sports writer
for the News-Sun.


ww -r-dc-o-.o Sr


from Lake Seminole near the
Georgia border to the
Everglades canals in southern
Florida.
It is one of over 100 viruses
that affect fish but not warm-
blooded animals. Its origin is
unknown, but it is related to a
virus found in frogs and other
amphibians. It is nearly identi-
cal to a virus isolated in fish
imported to the U.S. for-the
aquarium trade.
In virtually all cases, fish
tested in Florida waters have
been clinically healthy, lacking
signs of viral disease. That is
good news.
FWC scientists at the Eustis
Fisheries Research Laboratory
and UF scientists launched a
study in which 98 largemouth
bass were inoculated with
LMBV. Also, 52 control fish
were "sham-inoculated" with
culture medium only (no virus)
and 20 unchallenged "sentinel"
fish were placed in tanks along
with the test fish.
The fish were held at room
temperature and elevated tem-
perature to simulate the condi-
tions found in the wild during
the summer, when LMBV-
associated die-offs have been
reported. Preliminary results
indicate all of the virus-chal-
lenged fish develop antibodies
to the virus. In addition, a
much more severe disease
response occurred in virus-
challenged fish at the elevated
temperature.
FWC and UF researchers
will try to learn the signifi-
cance of these findings with
further laboratory and field
studies.

E-mail you outdoors stories and
pictures to Lloyd Jones at
lflonesi @tnni.net


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Graham Bradshaw (Vero
Beach), Logan Blondell
(Lakelan) and Sebring's Zach
Walkup and Avon Park's Chuck
Best."
Snyder said Sebring will be
sitting two of its top players -
Roben Griffin and Aaron
Snyder - to get them ready for
districts and also to give other
players some match time.
"Filling their spots will be
Cody Watt and Peter
McMahon," Snyder said.
"Filling the remaining field for
Sebring will be Daniel Fisher
and Duncan Bralts.
"Everyone should come out
and see some great competition
of the finest players, both male
.and female, the state of Florida
has to offer."


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THE VIDEO GAME PAGE
FEATURE OF THE WEEK: "Metal Slug 4 & Metal Slug 5"


Get your fix of


"Metal Slug 4 & Metal Slug 5"
Hot-B; PlayStation 2, Xbox; $39.99
ESRB Rating.- Teen (13+) (animated blood,
violence)
By SHAUN CONLIN
Cox News Service
**** Score: 4 out of 5
F formerly known as a benchmark for
side-scrolling shooters in the heyday
of coin-op arcades, the long-revered
"Metal Slug" franchise has made its way to
Xbox in a double dose.
Also released for PS2 earlier this year,
"Metal Slug 4 &
Metal Slug 5" is a
faithful translation of
the last two outra-
geously overblown,
gloriously excessive,
2D, left-to-right, run-
ning & gunning,
jumping & gunning,
gunning & gunning
cult-classic action
titles.
That said, the
"faithfulness" of the aforementioned
translation includes mostly retro graphics,


"Graffiti Kingdom"
Taito; PlayStation 2; $29.99
ESRB Rating.: Everyone (cartoon violence)
**** Score: 4 out of 5


ETAL


which are, as always, hugely imaginative,
but hopelessly homely pixels and sprites
just the same (though "Slug 5" does contain
some freshly minted supplemental art and
sound). That seems a shame considering
the graphical horsepower of the Xbox.
You might recall that neither of the two
games lasted more than an hour from start
to finish, as befitting the presumed balance


Contrary to what the title suggests, f "
Taito's "Graffiti Kingdom" is not about
the paint-spraying counter culture,
though there is a lot of painting. It's actu- .
ally an overtly cute, sometimes cuddly
and other times obnoxious cartoon-like
adventure that has you drawing and painting your way through a cheesy king-
dom, sloppily or diligently rendering your own characters (or modifying stock
ones) and bringing them to life (they go 3D automatically), scrawling out ad-hoc
appendages to help you along (chasm in the way? Draw some wings!).
You'll end up with an arsenal of scribbled creatures, harnessing new powers
and attributes for each along the way much akin to those trading-card battle
games. It's quite bizarre; a rare gem that offers a lot of long-term doodled duel-
ing as well as a short-but-fun platform-hopping, puzzle-solving, coin-collecting,
boss-bashing adventure.
The whole process of drawing something and then assigning movement and
a punching/kicking/fire-breathing combat function to it and its
limbs/wings/wheels (if any) can be a little clunky but it's rewarding just the
same, because it's all yours.
Gameplay doesn't push any envelopes or cut any edges - it feels dated out of
the gate - but considering the novelty of it all (not to mention the "value" pric-
ing), it's all good.


of addictive play vs. the number of quar-
ters in the average player's pocket. They
don't here, either, so it's not exactly drip-
ping with "depth."
Still, there are no quarters required in
console form, so you can play them
through repeatedly at whim. If you're look-
ing for a flashback to your button-mashing
glory days, this is it.


"187 Ride or Die"
Ubisoft, Xbox; $49.99
ESRB Rating.: Mature (17+) (blood, strong lan-
guage, violence)
irifH Score: 2.5 out of 5 - "
Whether it's a misconcep- '
tion or a shameful truth, the I
whole virtual "gangsta"
lifestyle of excessive violence . _
and excessively, foul language
would seem to be perceived as
the latest cash cow for many
game developers, as Ubisoft's
"187 Ride or Die" apparently
attests.
It's not much more than a
generic car-carnage game where you're both
driving and shooting your way across the lawless
streets and highways of some generic metropo-
lis. Though a visual underachiever, "187" does
' offer some pretty decent double-duty racing and
shooting gameplay (or single duty each, for you
and a cooperating second player), but to dress it
up in foul-mouthed cheese curdled from Milk de
la Cash-Cow is superfluous, obvious and more or
less pathetic.


The ratings: ** -*A - Excellent, r - - Very good *** - Good ** -- Fair * - Poor


The latest trends, tips and reviews


TOP RENTALS
Top 10 rented games for the week ending Sept. 4
Title Platform
1. "Madden NFL 2006" (E) PS2
2. "Madden NFL 2006" (E) Xbox
3. "NCAA Football 2006" (E) PS2
4. "Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition" (E10+) PS2
5. "Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction" (T) PS2
6. "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down" (T) PS2
7. "Destroy All Humans!" (T) PS2 ,
8. "FlatOut" (T) PS2 :
9. "Darkwatch: Curse of the West" (M) PS2
10. "Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction" (T) Xbox
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THE 411
News and developments from the game industry
In the old days, it was a strategically self-inflicted gunshot
wound, self-imposed exile to Canada or maybe a self-styled
penchant for cross-dressing that could get you out of the
army These days, in Singapore at least, playing videogames
can net the same results.
A recent story on AllHeadlineNews.com reports that a
Singaporean has received permission to defer his military
obligation (for a couple of months, at least) in order to com-
pete in the World Cyber Games, an annual international
videogame festival of competitions and tournaments hosted
in some 70 countries.
"In line with the Government's support for sports, culture
and the arts," explains one official, "the Ministry of Defense
will consider granting one-time deferments for pre-enlistees
who are selected to represent Singapore at prestigious inter-
national sports and cultural events."
Thus, 20-year old Stanley Aw will be postponing his other-
,wise mandatory national service duty by nearly two months
as he competes in the World Cyber Games.
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TIP OFTHE WEEK
Playing secrets to help you master your favorite games
If you're drag racing in
"Need For Speed Underground:
Rivals" (PSP), tapping on the
nitrous button will give you
better acceleration than just
holding it down.
Also, on the Lincoln
Connector track of "Rivals,"
force your opponent into the
first shortcut, which will inex-
plicably, but conveniently,
freeze him up for a while.


ASK THE EXPERT


Having troubles with your game? Post questions on Shaun
Conlin's message board at www.ageofplaypcom., forum.
Responses may also appear here in the coming weeks.


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