Giveaway baskets, prepared and half prepared, sit everywhere in Linda Wells' compact office Thursday. They are going to be handed out at the Ridge Area ARC's annual tea fundraiser Saturday (Jan. 24th) and Wells is busy with the finishing touches. On her table sit various folders, bulging with details on other events to raise money for Highlands County's biggest non-profit group that helps individuals with developmental and other disabilities. There's Kokomo 2009, a golf tournament the Sebring Moose is hosting, a Valentine's Day ball and even perhaps a "bed race," which Wells describes as a relay with a bed on wheels instead of a baton. ...more

January 26, 2009

A huge thank you to Gene Miller and Rose Hunter for their time and effort in organizing the Lake Placid Moose Golf Benefit held Nov. 22 at Placid Lakes Country Club. It was an outstanding event. With the help of many volunteers and the generosity of countless merchants in Lake Placid, Sebring, and other communities, the outing raised over $3,000 that went to the Good Shepard Hospice. Once again, thanks to all the individuals and businesses that helped to put this fine event together. ...more

November 29, 2008

Nearly two dozen wires were glued to my scalp, face, chin, shoulder blades and legs. ...more

October 13, 2008

As seen on TV: From the people who brought your the pet rock and "send us your jewelery and we swear we'll send you back the money it's worth" comes America's next great example of marketing genius: Sarah Palin. ...more

September 8, 2008