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published: Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Adelt gives two weeks notice

By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY

christopher.tuffley@newssun.com

AVON PARK -- City Manager Sarah Adelt confirmed to the News-Sun Thursday morning that she is stepping down in order to accept a position in Frostproof as city clerk.

She expects her last day to be Nov. 23, the day of the regular city council monthly meeting.

"I wasn't looking," Adelt said. "This opportunity presented itself to me."

She added that the move had nothing to do with the city.

"I love Avon Park," she said. "I love the staff, I love the city council. I've been here 11 years and I will always have a special place in my heart for Avon Park.

"But my Lord, Jesus Christ, is always number one and comes first. I've been studying His word and credit a Sunday class and a book -- 'Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.'

"It's just closing a chapter and opening a new one. It's about joy and peace."

Mayor Sharon Schuler praised Adelt.

"She has done a good job as city manager," Schuler said. "She overcame a lot of obstacles and met them face on. We'll be sorry to see her go, but she needs to follow her heart. We wish her well."

City council member George Hall echoed Schuler's thoughts.

"I hate to see her go. I think she's done a ton of progress for the city. I wish her the best. Being at the top isn't easy. Frostproof's gain will be our loss."

Both Schuler and Hall said the city council would have to meet to decide on the immediate future. Both expect a special meeting to be called.

Hall, in particular, felt the timing was excellent. The outgoing council could get the position advertised, he said, so the incoming council would have a pool of candidates to chose from.




John  (by: Montagny  -   11/16/2009)

No, I do not live in the so called city of avon park. AP is nothing but a ghetto. If I did live in it, I would voice my opinion at the meetings.

Rankin  (by: Good Riddance  -   11/16/2009)

Rankin,
I was going to come at you with snappy, sarcastic remarks, but I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Montagny  (by: John Rankin  -   11/13/2009)

Thanks to the Founding Fathers for Freedom of Speech. Mr./Mrs. Montagny, what I will do is....vote. Did you? Do you live in Avon Park? Do you attend the City Council meetings? Do you voice your opinions to the Council members?, I think not. Please correct me if I am wrong.

adelt  (by: aplady  -   11/13/2009)

T o gaines and rankin, you two must be smoking the same crack pipe, because this lady has done nothing but run this city further into the ground. along with her buddies shirey, and bennett. any luck they will tell shirey to pound sand, kathi bennett you can go pick fruit thats about all you are qualified to do. bye bye sara , good luck frostproof. apparently they are related to some of our council people. clueless, clueless.

City Manager  (by: Spectre  -   11/13/2009)

Yup, it's gonna be hard to find another City Manager for Avon Park. I've been here for 31 years and have watched the decline of Avon Park as time went on. It didn't matter if it was the Police Department, the City Council, the Mayor's post (Lt. Gov.?) give me a break or the numerous City Managers that have filled the position. The internal strife within the city goverment is never-ending and I suspect will continue to be that way. You'd better advertise for this position out of town........WAY out of town. Anyone that has any knowledge of Avon Park's past issues would be an idiot to apply for the job.

Adelt Victorious!  (by: J. A. Gaines  -   11/13/2009)

Sarah Adelt is the best thing to happen to the City of Avon Park in many years. It is sad that there are a few ignorant (just read their emails!) people who seem adept only at name calling. It will be a tough job to find another city manager who is half as good.

Adelt  (by: Peanut  -   11/13/2009)

John, Why don't you try working for her! We'll then see what you think of her. Nearly every city employee hates her. I'm surprised they're not celebrating in the street.

John Rankin  (by: Montagny  -   11/13/2009)

We can say whatever the Hell we want. What are you going to do? Call the "Internet Police" on us? Numerous people have slammed Adelt......There has to be a reason..................................

the X in Christmas.....  (by: Jack Hegarty  -   11/13/2009)

Why is it at Christmas time business's decide to take out Christ out of Christmas and insert an 'X', good example on all three signs at Carmike's Lakeshore Mall Cinemas....DISNEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL 3D....reads XMAS CAROL 3D......WHY?....you know they have the letters...was it the mgr.idea or the sign changer? PLEASE OH, PLEASE PUT BACK C H R I S T back in Christmas on all the signs....Bless you all......

City Manager  (by: I ain't nobody, and everybody   -   11/13/2009)

Time for some Obama logic........

Adelt  (by: John Rankin  -   11/13/2009)

Who among you is willing to fill Sara's position?? Right, none of you. If you think you can do better, step up, or shut up!

Adelt  (by: Joe Diesel  -   11/12/2009)

Yes the timing is good for her.......she was about to get the ax. Bad for the city employees and the citizens....she should have never been hired!!!!!!!!!!!

Over?  (by: Not Over Yet!!  -   11/12/2009)

I don't think is over yet. I think is more than she is telling. She will be back to face the truth in a near future. Why she puts God and religion in front of it? Don't get it. She did a horrible job as city manager and God has nothing to do with it.

F-Proof  (by: Montagny  -   11/12/2009)

Good posts from DJ1607 and Good Riddance. F-Proof is a downgrade from AP to.

Sarah "Satan" Adelt  (by: My Opinion Matters  -   11/12/2009)

This is one of the best things that could happen to Avon Park. New council and now new City Manager. Out with the old and in with the new!!! Hopefully, the new council will chose someone who has the best interest of the city and its citizens at heart.

Adelt  (by: Montagny  -   11/12/2009)

This is the best news to come out of the city of avon park in a long time (The city is not worthy of capitalization) Too bad she isn't taking Kathy Bennett with her.

  (by: Good Riddance  -   11/12/2009)

Ding dong, the witch is...gone!!! Brace yourself Frostproof.

Adelt  (by: DJF1607  -   11/12/2009)

This is the best news to come out of the so called City of Avon Park in a long time!


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