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Police officer is a lifesaver Honored for saving unconscious man KATIE KUSTURA
It was Larkin’s CPR training and ability to keep a cool head under pressure that When UCF police officer earned him a Life Saving Gregory Larkin was dis- Award from the American patched to Knight’s Circle, Society for Industrial Securiformerly Pegasus Landing, ty on Thursday, May 19, at on New Year’s Day, he tried the Rosen Shingle Creek to not let his mind race. Hotel. “One of the things about Larkin used CPR for the being a law enforcement first time that New Year’s officer, you have to be ready Day when a 19-year-old man to do what’s necessary at the nearly drowned in one of drop of a hat,” Larkin said. Knight’s Circle’s swimming Editor-in-Chief
pools. “We train for these things, and some of the training we go through is managing stress, focusing on the task at hand and not to let your mind race because all kinds of things can happen if you start to panic,” said Larkin, who has worked at UCF since 2007. When Larkin arrived on
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A Pennsylvania woman will stand trial on charges she fed marijuanalaced margarine to a 12-year-old girl she was baby-sitting,as well as two other children at her home.The 12year-old’s mother called Upper Burrell Township police after discovering the drugs in a tub of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter in 22year-old Stevie Hickey’s freezer.The woman tells police Hickey spread the substance on two pieces of toast that Hickey gave to the girl.
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Charity Challenge team members cool off in the pool,the newest addition to the annual event held at the Citrus Bowl.
REC CENTER TO SHOW STUDENTS WHERE TO EAT,HOW TO DIET RWC dietician and nutritionist Meghan Murphy Van Camp will host a pair of seminars this week aimed at healthy eating habits.On May 23 at 11 a.m.,Van Camp will identify nearby restaurants that offer healthy eating choices.
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SPACEWALKING ASTRONAUTS ENCOUNTER TROUBLE A spacewalking astronaut ran into trouble Sunday while trying to lubricate a joint in the lifesustaining solar power system of the International Space Station, losing one bolt and getting a washer stuck in a crevice.
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CHALLENGE Central Florida companies compete for charity SALO STEINVORTZ Staff Writer
Renee Pool, a UCF alumna, never thought she would be participating for money in a competitive basketball tournament after graduating. Nor did she think that her adversaries at the tournament would be the companies she competes against everyday in the business world. But once a year in Orlando, at the annual Charity Challenge, the hospitality and apartment companies have the opportunity to beat their business rivals to benefit 86 local charities. “I noticed that besides people having a fun time, there’s also a
competitive nature to the event,” Pool said. “People want to win. I loved how so many organizations and people come together and are able to put their lives away for one day to focus on helping others.” Pool, an event management major, attended the event for the first time while participating for Picerne Management Corporation, a real estate firm that provides housing in markets throughout the United States. Pool said she was astounded by the number of people participating at the event, especially
“It’s interesting to see that there’s a lot of competition going on here at Charity Challenge. But it’s all positive competition that promotes in the end personal and team commitment.” — LT. DAVID HARRIS ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT
A dental school, new degrees, an increase in tuition and fees, and the overall budget are all on the agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting this Thursday, May 26. According to UCF News & Information, President John C. Hitt said that the College of Dental Medicine would create opportunities for students who want to stay local and receive an education in dentistry. Additionally, he said it would be beneficial to people who cannot afford it, but need dental care as well as an opportunity to create jobs and boost the local economy. The BOT’s agenda for The members of the the upcoming University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Board of Trustees will meeting states that set policy and serve as the “the uni- institution’s legal owner and versity is final authority responsible proposing for efficient and effective use to expand of resources. the AcadBOARD MEMBERS: emic Rick Walsh,Chair Health Sciences Tom Yochum,Vice Chair Center at Jim Atchison Lake Olga Calvet Nona with Ida Cook the addi- Richard T.Crotty tion of a Alan Florez College of Ray Gilley Dental Michael J.Grindstaff Medicine. Matthew McCann ConHarris Rosen struction John Sprouls of a build— BOT.UCF.EDU ing at the Lake Nona Campus would begin in 2012, with occupancy and arrival of the first class of 60 students expected in 2014. The College will offer a fouryear Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program. The ultimate enrollment is planned to be 394, 100 students in each class adjusted for attrition. The College is not envisioned to request state support in the foreseeable future but will be sustained by revenues generated from student tuition and fees and dental clinical activities. In addition to covering operating costs, the tuition revenues will be sufficient to repay the loan from the university by 2023.” The construction of the school building and start-up funds will be
A Charity Challenge participant races to finish the obstacle course for his team.
For more photos of the event: www.UCFNews.com when she kept in mind that all the people at the event contributed to a great cause in some way. Charity Challenge, an event that has supported the Central Florida community for 26 years, took place at the Florida Citrus Bowl, the former home stadium of the UCF Knights football. On May 21, the annual event attracted the participation of 98 local companies within the hospitality field or apartment association from Greater Orlando. This year’s huge turnout demonstrated once again why Charity Challenge is one of the most successful charity events in the city. Some of the participating companies this year included
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Rec Center to show students where to eat,how to diet RWC dietician and nutritionist Meghan Murphy Van Camp will host a pair of seminars this week aimed at healthy eating habits. On May 23 at 11 a.m., Van Camp will identify nearby restaurants that offer healthy eating choices. On May 24 at 1 p.m., she will break down dieting. Van Camp will explore myths in weight management and explain the latest research in fad diets and weight loss supplements. Van Camp will also take questions during her office hours each day. Students who attend will earn 500 LINK Loot Points per day.
Career Services wants to give students a ‘Foot in the Door’ Career Services and Experiential Learning will co-host a networking tutorial titled “A Foot in the Door” on May 25 at 3 p.m. The seminar will instruct students on how to get their names out to employers early on in their college careers so as to be able to compete in the current job market.
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Spacewalking astronauts encounter bolt trouble CAPE CANAVERAL — A spacewalking astronaut ran into trouble Sunday while trying to lubricate a joint in the life-sustaining solar power system of the International Space Station, losing one bolt and getting a washer stuck in a crevice. Mission Control told veteran space flier Mike Fincke that he’d have to settle for a partial lube job, after the bolts holding down covers on the joint started popping off unexpectedly. The spacewalk — the second of shuttle Endeavour’s final space station visit — started out well, with Fincke and Feustel topping off a leaky radiator line. They successfully added ammonia to the space station’s coolant system, after rerouting jumper cables and opening valves.
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Oprah ends 25-year reign ‘Superfan’ alumna attends Oprah show BRANDI BROXSON News Editor
When UCF alumna Angie Timparo Phillips found out Oprah was looking for “Super Fans” to attend one of Oprah’s final shows, she sent in an email along with pictures. More than 150,000 others did the same, and 20,000 won tickets to a two-part show held at Chicago’s United Center. Timparo Phillips was one of those 20,000. Timparo Phillips spoke to the Future about her experiences before and after going to The Oprah Show. Central Florida Future: Tell me a bit about yourself? When did you attend UCF? Angie Timparo Phillips: I was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Fla. I moved to Orlando in 1994 to attend UCF. I had come up with an AA degree. I attended UCF and then graduated in ‘96 with a degree in Radio and TV. I’ve been in the TV business now since I graduated. I’m a freelance producer. I love it. I’m married and a mother of one. CFF: When did you find out about the tickets being offered for the show? Timparo Phillips: Last week I heard that Oprah Winfrey was getting ready to have her last show, and I’ve always wanted to sit in the audience. Last week, I wrote an email and sent pictures and I thought, ‘never in a million years would I get tickets,’ because I understand there’s people that have been on the waiting list for 25 years since she has been on the air. They were looking for Oprah’s most enthusiastic fan, Oprah’s Super Fan. I told Oprah that I have been watching the show since I was a little girl in West Palm with my mom and my grandma, and I was a big fan, and she has always been an inspiration being in the broadcasting field. It’s on my bucket list to meet her in person and/or see a taping of her show and how impressed I am at how many lives over the year she’s influenced. CFF: When did you find out you had won the tickets? Timparo Phillips: On Thursday evening (May 5) at 9 p.m., I got an email saying that I had won the tickets and I had until 5 p.m. the following day to respond, and I did. Over 150,000 people applied for the tickets and 20,000 won, and we were one of 20,000. CFF: How did you react when you found out you had won the tickets? Timparo Phillips: I was completely shocked, and at first I thought, ‘Is this some sort of hoax or scam email?’. I sent an email back and got an official email telling us what we had to do and the instructions saying where we had to pick everything up. I was allowed to bring one guest over 18, and I picked my cousin. CFF: Why is it important for you to see and be a part of one of Oprah’s final shows? Timparo Phillips: I’ve been in the business now for over 15 years, and I have had an opportunity to meet a lot of celebrities and see a lot of TV shows … and I think that this is just the crème de la crème of TV shows and also American female broadcasters. This is my Super Bowl. I feel like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; I’ve won the golden ticket. The CFF also had an opportuni-
ty to speak with TimparoPhillips after she came back from Chicago. She gave us the inside scoop about what happened on her trip and her experience at The Oprah Show. CFF: What was your itinerary like when you got to Chicago? Timparo Phillips: On Tuesday afternoon when we arrived at the United Center in Chicago at 4:30 p.m. (doors were supposed to open at 5 p.m.), the lines to get in were miles and miles long, and it was windy and cold (low 50s), but the sun was shining and the excitement was indescribable. We were finally allowed in at 5:30 p.m. We got to our seats and were amazed at how magnificent our seats were and how great the arena looked with all of the Oprah décor – pictures from all of her most memorable shows. CFF: Describe your experience while at the show. Timparo Phillips: The first show taping started around 7 p.m. (Central Time). Oprah took the stage and it was incredible! Tom Hanks was the Master of Ceremonies, and shortly thereafter, he made a Mission Impossible reference, and out came Tom Cruise to meet Tom Hanks and Oprah on stage, and the excitement was outrageous! Madonna came out shortly thereafter, and the crowd went wild! From there, it was the who’swho of A-List celebrities including Jackie Evancho, Patti LaBelle and Josh Groban doing a wonderful rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” Beyonce did an exciting performance called “Girls (Run The World).” In between the celebrity appearances and performances were edited “packages” consisting of women telling stories of how Oprah has changed their lives for the better – very emotional! There was a live satellite interaction with John Legend from a school in New Orleans where Target had donated enough books to fill the shelves of the entire library. He also announced that Target will be donating enough books to fill 25 school libraries throughout the U.S., not to mention 25,000 oak trees to be planted for our children and future generations. Jamie Foxx and Stevie Wonder (who made his appearance on stage when he & his piano rose from the floor to the middle of the stage) and they sang “Isn’t She Lovely.” Dakota Fanning, Halle Berry and Diane Sawyer said wonderful things about Oprah followed by Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes. The first show was concluded by an exciting performance by Rascal Flatts. There was a brief break between shows, and then out came Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Michael Jordan practically brought the house down with cheers. Jerry Seinfeld did a funny stand-up routine. Simon Cowell introduced Rosie O’Donnell, who did a cute musical number with Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz and Nate Berkus. It was Kristen Chenoweth’s song and introduction to the 425 Moorhead College graduates that helped to illustrate how many people Oprah has helped to educated over the years, which was very moving to see the young, black
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Do you watch Oprah?: www.UCFNews.com men parade out as a few of them told their stories of how they would have been on the streets and never been able to get a college degree if it wasn’t for Oprah. All of whom came out holding candles, and they kept coming and coming and coming as Oprah tried hard to compose herself, but she was overcome by emotion, as was the audience. Maya Angelou recited a poem she wrote for Oprah, and she was accompanied on the piano by Alicia Keys. Gayle King and Maria Shriver honored Oprah for all of her accomplishments. Stedman [Graham] came out on stage to talk about how proud he was of Oprah and how much he loves her. Tyler Perry made an appearance on stage to say some kind words about Oprah as well. Aretha Franklin surprised Oprah (as well as the audience) with an outstanding version of “Amazing Grace.” Usher came out to begin the grand finale [with] “Oh, Happy Day” and was accompanied by every one of the celebrities who previously appeared on stage. Confetti was released, and it lingered for several minutes. Goodbyes were said, and all events were concluded by 11 p.m. CFF: What was the experience like for you? Timparo Phillips: To say it was the best event I have ever attended would be a gross understatement! For me, to be part of a television-history-making event was a dream come true for this long-time Oprah fan and television-production professional. I don’t know what else to say but that being at the Oprah Surprise Spectacular was such a incredible, memorable experience; one that I will talk about for years to come, telling Addison and my grandchildren. I am one lucky girl! The shows will debut on May 23 and 24. Oprah’s final show is May 25.
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Believers’ reactions mixed to unfulfilled doomsday GARANCE BURKE Associated Press
OAKLAND, Calif. — The hour of the apocalypse came quietly and went the same way — leaving those who believed that Saturday evening would mark the world’s end confused, or more faithful, or just philosophical. Believers had spent months warning the world of the pending cataclysm. Some had given away earthly belongings. Others took long journeys to be with loved ones. And there were those who drained their savings accounts. All were responding to the May 21 doomsday message by Harold Camping, an 89-year-old retired civil engineer who has built a multi-million-dollar Christian media empire that publicizes his apocalyptic prediction. “I had some skepticism but I was trying to push the skepticism away because I believe in God,” said Keith Bauer — who hopped in his minivan in Maryland and drove his family 3,000 miles to California for the Rapture. He started his day in the bright morning sun outside the gated Camping’s Oakland headquarters of Family Radio International. “I was hoping for it because I think heaven would be a lot better than this earth,” said Bauer, a tractor-trailer driver who began the voyage west last week, figuring that if he “worked last week, I wouldn’t have gotten paid anyway, if the Rapture did happen.” According to Camping, the destruction was likely to have begun its worldwide march as it became 6 p.m. in the various time zones, although some believers said Saturday the exact timing was never
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People in a partying mood,including performing artists the Phenomenauts,gather in front of the closed Family Radio station offices of radio evangelist Harold Camping,to celebrate irreverently,the non-destruction of the world predicted by Camping,Saturday,in Oakland,Calif..
written in stone. He had been projecting the apocalyptic prediction for years far and wide via broadcasts and websites. In New York’s Times Square, Robert Fitzpatrick, of Staten Island, said he was surprised when the six o’clock hour simply came and went. He had spent his own money to put up advertising about the end of the world. “I can’t tell you what I feel right now,” he said, surrounded by tourists. “Obviously, I haven’t understood it correctly because we’re still here.” Many followers said the delay was a further test from God to persevere in their faith. “It’s still May 21 and God’s going to bring it,” said Family Radio’s special projects coordinator Michael Garcia, who spent
Saturday morning praying and drinking two last cups of coffee with his wife at home in Alameda. “When you say something and it doesn’t happen, your pride is what’s hurt. But who needs pride? God said he resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.” The Internet was alive with discussion, humorous or not, about the end of the world and its apparent failure to occur on cue. Many tweets declared Camping’s prediction a dud or shared, tongue-in-cheek, their relief at not having to do weekend chores or take a shower. The top trends on Twitter at midday included, at No. 1, “endofworldconfessions,” followed by “myraptureplaylist.” As 6 p.m. approached in California, some 100 people gathered outside Fami-
ly Radio International headquarters in Oakland, although it appeared none of the believers of the prophecy were among them. Camping’s radio stations, TV channels, satellite broadcasts and website are controlled from a modest building sandwiched between an auto shop and a palm reader’s business. Christian leaders from across the spectrum widely dismissed the prophecy, and members of a local church concerned followers could slip into a deep depression come Sunday were part of the crowd outside Family Radio International. They held signs declaring Camping a false prophet as motorists drove by. “The cold, hard reality is going to hit them that they did this, and it was false and they basically emptied out everything to
follow a false teacher,” the Rev. Jacob Denys, of the Milpitas-based Calvary Bible Church, said earlier. “We’re not all about doom and gloom. Our message is a message of salvation and of hope.” About a dozen people in a partying mood were also outside Family Radio International, creating a carnival-like atmosphere as they strolled in a variety costumes that portrayed monks, Jesus Christ and other figures. “Am I relieved? Yeah. I’ve got a lot going on,” Peter Erwin, a student from Oakland, said, with a hint of sarcasm. “Trying to get specific about the end of the world is crazy.” Revelers counted down the seconds before the anticipated hour, and people began dancing to music as the clock struck 6 p.m.
Some released shoeshaped helium balloons into the sky in an apparent reference to the Rapture. Camping has preached that some 200 million people would be saved, and that those left behind would die in a series of scourges visiting Earth until the globe is consumed by a fireball on Oct. 21. Family Radio International’s message has been broadcast in 61 languages. He has said that his earlier apocalyptic prediction in 1994 didn’t come true because of a mathematical error. “I’m not embarrassed about it. It was just the fact that it was premature,” he told The Associated Press last month. But this time, he said, “there is ... no possibility that it will not happen.” As Saturday drew nearer, followers reported that donations grew, allowing Family Radio to spend millions on more than 5,000 billboards and 20 RVs plastered with the doomsday message. In 2009, the nonprofit reported in IRS filings that it received $18.3 million in donations, and had assets of more than $104 million, including $34 million in stocks or other publicly traded securities. Marie Exley, who helped put up apocalypsethemed billboards in Israel, Jordan and Lebanon, said the money allowed the nonprofit to reach as many souls as possible. She said she and her husband, mother and brother read the Bible and stayed close to the television news on Friday night awaiting word of an earthquake in the southern hemisphere. When that did not happen, she said fellow believers began reaching out to reassure one another of their faith.
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College mental health screenings going high-tech MARTHA IRVINE Associated Press
CHICAGO — Look around a waiting room at a university counseling center and you’ll see students wrestling with all sorts of issues: The one who’s failing because of binge drinking. Another who’s struggling with a roommate conflict, or a recent break-up. Yet another who’s stressed out and suicidal. Many centers are more swamped than ever, college therapists say, particularly at this time of year, in the frenzy of final exams and job searches. Though there’s debate about why there are more students seeking services, there is agreement on this: The increase in demand, those therapists say, has made it even more crucial to zero in on the students who are in the most distress. “We used to worry about there being a stigma about coming in for counseling,” says Ian Birky, director of counseling and psychological services at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Now, he says, they’re “overwhelmed” with students seeking help. To help deal with the demand, more campus counseling centers are using computerized questionnaires, some that generate color-coded charts, to help them flag a serious problem more quickly than traditional paperand-pencil evaluations. Though they stress that these evaluations are not a replacement for in-depth questioning or counseling, many counselors say hightech methods like these appeal to students, who are often more comfortable communicating with smart phones, iPads and
laptops. These therapists say these screenings also help them do their jobs better, and fine-tune therapy. One of them is Paul Toth, a staff psychologist at Indiana University, where therapists began using a computerized evaluation called the Behavioral Health Measure, or BHM, in November. He recalls one student whose depression scores were improving but whose overall well-being scores were not. Staffers then determined that, to truly get better, the student needed to deal with academic issues that had been caused by the depression. Evaluations like these also shed light on topics that students may not verbalize in therapy, such as a lack of trust, or bonding, with their therapist. In some cases, Toth says he’s found out that a few students haven’t liked it when he’s suggested trying antidepressants with therapy. “So then I can back off on that,” he says. Perhaps most importantly, therapists say these instant evaluations show them more quickly when a student is seriously considering suicide. “I can look at that on my computer before the student even walks into my office,” says Birky, whose new clients sit at private computer kiosks in the counseling center waiting room to take a different evaluation called the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms, or CCAPS. CCAPS, which has versions with 34 and 62 questions, is used on dozens of campuses across the country, including Penn State, where researchers used national CCAPS data to generate an annual
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Northwestern University freshman Jim Sannes in his dorm room in Evanston,Ill.Like thousands of college students this time of year,Sannes can’t wait to spend time at home this summer.Sannes,19,is looking forward to relaxing and “just being around the surroundings I grew up with,the same house I grew up with.
study on the mental health of students on campuses across the nation. Among other things, the research found that about a quarter of U.S. college students sought mental health services last year. “So as demand increases, you have to be more objective about deciding who’s in the greatest need,” says Ben Locke, the study’s lead author and the associate director of research and technology at Penn State’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services. The newer BHM was developed by Mark Kopta, a psychology professor at the University of Evansville in Indiana. So far, it is used on just 15 campuses, from the University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins to tiny Fairmont State University in West Virginia. But those who use it say it has some advantages over more established evaluations. For one, it has a 20-
question version that takes two minutes or less to complete, so it can be used more easily at every counseling session. “It doesn’t take the place of an interview, but it makes the interview much more efficient,” says Kopta, head of CelestHealth Systems, which markets the BHM questionnaires with a package other tools that evaluate such things as the bond between counselor and client. Factors students are asked to rate in the BHM include: —”Alcohol or drug use interfering with your performance at school or work.” —”Thoughts of ending your life.” —”Powerful, intense mood swings or highs and lows.” Results from that evaluation also are divided by categories, including suicide risk, depression, anxiety and drug and alcohol abuse. Each category is color-coded — green for
normal, yellow for mild distress, orange for moderate distress and red for severe distress. Glenn Hirsch, head of counseling services at the University of Minnesota, recalls one student whose suicide chart was flagged with red, but who initially denied she was severely suicidal. Her scores also indicated that she was mistrustful of Hirsch and the counseling process, so he used those scores — and showed her her charts at each session — to get her to open up and deal with her suicidal thoughts. “Showing that visually can really make a difference,” he says. After initially dropping out of school, he says the student client returned to the university and passed all her classes. She also has regularly taken her medication, something she hadn’t done before. There are other ways mental health professionals are using technology to help them evaluate clients,
on and off college campuses. A psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins has developed a free service called Mood 24/7 that sends a daily text message to its users, asking them to rate their mood on a scale of 1 to 10. The data can then be accessed by the user, their mental health counselor and even family and friends. Dr. Adam Kaplin, who came up with the idea, says that typically clients are unlikely to remember how they were feeling between visits, or to use paper and pencil charts to keep track. “It’s very simple. But there is power in simplicity,” Kaplin says of the system, which now has about 3,000 users, from college students to older clients. Among other things, he says the system helps psychiatrists do a better job of monitoring and adjusting psychotropic medications. All of these methods are fine for those who seek help. But there’s also concern that the large majority of suicidal and depressed students still don’t seek counseling and, therefore never are evaluated. “I’ve talked to graduating seniors who literally didn’t know that the mental health counseling center existed,” says 23-yearold Jeff Brozena, president and founder of Penn State’s chapter of Active Minds, an organization aimed at raising students’ awareness about mental health. His chapter is one of a few that hosted a traveling exhibit called “Send Silence Packing,” made up of 1,100 backpacks representing the estimated number of college students who take their own lives each year.
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• May 23, 2011
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Challenge provides “everything for everyone” FROM A1 Disney’s Animal Kingdom, SeaWorld, Hard Rock Cafe Orlando and Comcast. According to event’s website, since 1985, Charity Challenge has awarded more than $4 million to hundreds of local charities. It originally began as a four-team backyard event and has transformed into a multimedia extravaganza with 200 sponsors and 150 volunteers. Each team features six competitors, both male and female. The team combines to make a $500minimum, tax-deductible donation. Last year alone, Charity Challenge raised a recordbreaking $305,000. This year, according to Sen. Lee Constantine, founder and organizer of the event, it is hard to estimate how much money will be raised compared to last year or the amount of people who participated at the event. However, Constantine said that the committee expected more people this year, totaling 6,000 to 7,000 people. The money raised will be announced in the next two weeks. Charity Challenge’s success can be attributed to how it introduces challenging and friendly competition for charity among business rivals in six different types of activities: a basketball shootout, canoe relays, obstacle courses, tubing relays, tug-of-war contests and a volleyball tournament. For Lt. David Harris of the Orlando Fire Department, the greatest satisfaction of being part of the event comes from seeing people come together. “All the concepts from Charity Challenge, such as team building, synergy
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Participants line up for a relay race at Charity Challenge.The event raised more than $300,000 last year for 86 local charities in Central Florida.
and cooperation, truly compose the essence of Charity Challenge,” Harris said. “By integrating the employees of each company into teams that are forced to work together, people begin to understand how to give back to the community.” Another component that makes Charity Challenge appealing to compa-
nies is the ability to pick who they donate to upon registration. “That’s why there are so many charities involved,” Constantine said. “There’s everything for everyone.” Charity Challenge exclusively focuses on the apartment and hospitality industries, Constantine said, because sometimes
those industries don’t get recognized for how much they give to the community Also, sometimes they don’t have the opportunity to give back. The hospitality and apartment industries, which include resorts, hotels, nightclubs, restaurants and theme parks, compose the largest sector of the economy in Central
Florida. When participants working for Disney and SeaWorld must compete against each other in the tug-of-war, for many spectators like Harris, the single events can become highly amusing to watch. “It’s interesting to see that there’s a lot of competition going on here at Charity Challenge,” Harris
said. “But it’s all positive competition that promotes in the end personal and team commitment.” “I didn’t know what to expect, but I love being here because there’s such a positive atmosphere no matter where you go,” Pool said. “It seems as if there is no winner and loser and today we’re rather all just the winners.”
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Larkin surprised by numerous recognitions FROM A1 the scene, the man had already been pulled out of the pool, and his friends had tried performing CPR, but hadn’t done so correctly. Carina Giacomelli, one of the man’s friends, helped Larkin with the CPR. “In addition to trying to control everybody at the scene, radio dispatch and call my partner, I had to very quickly explain to [Giacomelli] how to give a proper breath,” Larkin said. “All kinds of things can happen if you do it improperly.” After the EMTs arrived on the scene and were able to stabilize the man, Larkin said the general consensus was that he probably wouldn’t make it through the night. When Larkin made a call the following day, which happened to be the man’s birthday, to check up on him, he was surprised to find out that he had made it through the night. “I’m happy for him,” Larkin said. In addition to receiving the award from ASIS, Larkin received a letter of commendation from UCF Police Chief Richard Beary. “I didn’t come into work that day thinking that I was going to do anything other than show up, do my job and go home,” said Larkin, who was surprised by all of the recognition he received because of the incident. “We’re glad that Officer Larkin and many other officers in the Central Florida region were able to get the Life Saving Award and other awards,” said Sgt. Troy Williamson, the public information officer. “All of our officers are out there to help the students from orientation, right on through whatever major they’re looking at, through graduation. We’re there to help them.” Williamson said that the UCF Police Department goes through a lot of training, including how to administer first aid and CPR. “If it’s a student, staff or faculty member, we’ll be there first and try to do what we can to save a life until paramedics arrive,” Williamson said. “We’ll always be there for them.”
Programs up for debate FROM A1 comprised of “a combination of philanthropic gifts, Real Estate Investment Trust and an internal loan advanced by UCF from its auxiliary cash balances,” according to the agenda. According to UCF News & Information, $10 million to start the development will be provided by a private donor who has chosen to give anonymously. The trustees will also be discussing three new degree programs during the meeting. The degrees that will be discussed are a doctoral degree in security studies, a master’s degree in research administration and a bachelor’s in Latin American studies. The latter two will be available this fall semester and the security studies program
will be available in fall of 2013. According to the agenda, there is a new program development plan in place that will add new degree programs through 2014. In March 2012 alone, the university plans to add research doctoral degrees in criminal justice, hospitality management, communication sciences and disorders, a master’s degree in arts management and bachelor’s degrees in women’s studies and photonics. Junior political science major and women’s studies minor Kelly Quintero said she heard from her women’s studies professors about the potential bachelor’s degree in women’s studies. Quintero said one of the issues the women’s studies department is facing with the proposal is trying to figure out new
courses for the program. “We’re hoping to get it,” said Quintero, who is the current president for the National Organization for Women at UCF. “[Women’s studies isn’t] just a liberal studies thing, there’s so much you can do with it. There are a lot of women’s studies courses that are seasonal, so I feel like if it were a bachelor’s there would be more possibilities to take those courses and finish a degree from UCF.” The biggest tuition and fee increase will be to the undergraduate base tuition and the undergraduate tuition differential. Students currently pay a combined total of $111.55 for those two things. The proposed increase for fall would bring the combined total to $128.28, a 15 percent increase.
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Trailing by three runs and staring a series loss to rival Marshall in the face, the Knights saved their best for the late innings. UCF (36-20, 12-12) scored six runs in the eighth inning to earn a comeback win in a 13-10 slugfest on Friday. Four players homered in the seventh inning of Game Three, guiding UCF to an 8-1 win in the regular season finale on
Saturday. “It was a great win today,” head coach Terry Rooney said Saturday in a release. “And the guys certainly bounced back [from Thursday’s loss] to play two outstanding ballgames.” The offense backed senior Chase Bradford, who started the last home game of his UCF career in the series finale. Bradford gave up one run and
that was to put them away with two strikes, and I was able to do that,” Bradford said in a release. Bradford improved his record to 6-1. “Chase Bradford threw a tremendous ballgame,” Rooney said in a release. “He did a great job, and it probably was his best outing of his career here at UCF. This was an awesome way for our seniors to go out. The entire team wanted to go out on a strong note for all of our seniors. They are a great group of
TEAM LEADERS (THROUGH REGULAR SEASON) Batting average: Hicks - .338 Slugging percentage: Griffin - .618 On base percentage: Richardson - .445 Runs scored: Richardson - 52 Hits: Griffin - 74 Runs batted in: Hicks - 59 Home runs: Griffin - 16 PITCHING LEADERS ERA: Hanson - 3.02 Strikeouts : Winkler - 79 Saves: Rogers - 8
struck out a career-high nine batters. “Marshall has a great offense, but Coach Rooney told us what to do today and
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Jonathan Griffin rounds the bases after hitting UCF’s fourth home run in the seventh inning against Marshall Saturday. ERIKA ESOLA / CENTRAL FLORIDA FUTURE
Breen’s versatility helps Knights’ lineup JESSICA GILLESPIE Baseball beat writer
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Ryan Breen has taken over for Chris Taladay since Taladay broke his collarbone against USF earlier in the season.Breen has been a fixture at left field since Taladay’s injury.
Ryan Breen is willing to do whatever the baseball team needs him to do. After earning Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American honors last season as the everyday designated hitter and backup catcher, he took a reserve role as a corner outfielder behind fellow award-recipient, Chris Taladay. Things changed when the Knights traveled to USF, as Taladay broke his collarbone in a collision with USF first baseman, Todd Brazeal. Just like that, Breen became an everyday starter again. “It’s a bummer that
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Taladay went down; no one wants that to happen. I’m just doing whatever the team needs me to do,” Breen said. Last season, D.J. Hicks suffered a collapsed lung and Breen’s bat earned him the designated hitter position. In 42 games, Breen ranked among the top five C-USA freshmen with a .348 batting average. “It meant a lot,” Breen said of earning his Freshman All-American status. “Coming in last year, at
the beginning of the year, [I] didn’t expect to play that much. I was a freshman; it was an older team. But you know, some injuries happened that got me in the lineup and the way it turned out, I was thankful for [the opportunity].” Breen opened the 2011 campaign in left field while Taladay was recovering from a different injury, and he moved to right when Taladay returned a week into the season. After a few starts, Breen began sharing the role with Erik Hempe. Now that he’s back in the everyday lineup and back in the field, the sophomore is adjusting.
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Series win over Marshall concludes regular season FROM A7 guys, and it’s exciting to see them have their most successful year since they came to UCF." Darnell Sweeney, Ronnie Richardson and Beau Taylor hit back-to-backto-back home runs to lead off the bottom of the seventh, marking the first time in UCF history that three consecutive players homered. Marshall (20-31, 7-17) scored its only run in the first inning off of two singles but UCF immediately tied the game when Taylor reached base on an error and scored on a sacrifice fly. Sweeney and Richardson each picked up RBI in the fifth when UCF scored two runs off of four-straight singles, and Griffin led off the sixth with his first home run of two. Griffin, who went 3for-4 on Saturday, leads CUSA with 16 homers. On Friday, senior Johnny Sedlock earned the 1310 win after he entered the game in the eighth inning and pitched 1 1/3 perfect innings, striking out two. The lead changed six times in Game Two. It wasn’t until the eighth inning, when Marshall and UCF combined for 10 runs, that the Knights finally grabbed the lead for good. Down by three, the Knights quickly loaded the bases, and Erik Hempe scored on a passed ball. UCF loaded the bases again and scored two on Richardson’s double down the left field line. Sweeney came home on a wild pitch to give UCF the lead, Taylor
“The entire team wanted to go out on a strong note for all of our seniors.” — TERRY ROONEY HEAD COACH
knocked in Richardson with a single and Griffin’s RBI double finished off UCF’s six-run winning inning. Marshall took Game One of the series on Thursday when Aaron Blair and Josh King combined to give up four hits and no runs as the Herd shut out UCF 6-0. “I felt like we seemed a little bit slow,” Rooney said in a release. “We just didn’t have the extra step tonight.” Brian Adkins gave up all six runs and took the loss. The Herd scored one run in the first before plating four runs on four hits in the third. Marshall’s Gray Stafford added a solo home run in the fifth for insurance. UCF enters the C-USA Championship as the No. 4 seed, finishing in a three-way tie with Memphis and Houston with a 12-12 conference record. The Knights will face Memphis on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the C-USA tournament in Pearl, Miss., followed by games against UAB on Thursday and Rice on Friday. The C-USA championship will be held Saturday at 8 p.m.
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Senior Chase Bradford gave up one run and struck out a career-high nine batters.Head coach Terry Rooney called Bradford’s performance the best of his UCF career.
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY Wednesday: (5) Memphis vs.(4) UCF,(8) UAB vs.(1) Rice Thursday:(4) UCF vs.(8) UAB,(5) Memphis vs.(1) Rice Friday:(5) Memphis vs.(8) UAB,(4) UCF vs. (1) Rice Saturday:Championship game
SCHEDULE OF PLAY Wednesday: (6) Houston vs.(3) East Carolina,(7) Tulane vs.(2) Southern Miss Thursday:(7) Tulane vs.(3) East Carolina,(6) Houston vs.(2) Southern Miss Friday:(6) Houston vs.(7) Tulane,(3) East Carolina vs.(2) Southern Miss Saturday:Championship game
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C-USA tourney is UCF’s first stop on the road to Omaha FROM A7 “He has done a great job becoming that everyday guy, but Ryan’s a great player. He’s a switch hitter and gives us a great option,” Knights head coach Terry Rooney said. Breen practiced in left field during the fall and has worked all season to get back in the lineup. The sophomore was instrumental in UCF’s 90, 10-inning thriller against UAB on March 14. He also scored in the six-run eighth inning that led to UCF’s 13-10 victory over Marshall on Friday. “Coming in this year, you have a lot of expectations [to] try to fill the shoes I built for myself my freshman year, but I’m starting to relax a little bit, starting to get back in the swing of things now this year after I struggled earlier,” Breen said. Breen and the Knights now head to Pearl, Miss. for the C-USA Championship. As the No. 4 seed, UCF will play at 10 a.m. on Wednesday against No. 5 Memphis, at 10 a.m. on Thursday against No. 8 UAB and at 1:30 p.m. on Friday against No. 1 Rice. UCF, Memphis, UAB and Rice are in Pod 1 of the tournament, while Southern Miss, East Carolina, Houston and Tulane are in Pod 2. The two teams from each pod with the best composite
PROJECTED LINEUP 1.Ronnie Richardson,CF 2.Beau Taylor,C 3.D.J.Hicks,DH 4.Jonathan Griffin,1B 5.Derek Luciano,3B 6.Erik Hempe,RF 7.Ryan Breen,LF 8.Travis Shreve,2B 9.Darnell Sweeney,SS For more sports photos: www.UCFNews.com records will advance to Saturday’s championship game at 8 p.m.
Projected Pitching Ray Hanson, Chase Bradford, Danny Winkler and Brian Adkins could all start during the C-USA Championship tournament. — Hanson leads the starters with a 3.02 ERA — Bradford has a team-best 6-1 record — Winkler leads the pitching staff in strikeouts with 79 in 71-2/3 innings pitched — Adkins has the second-best ERA of the starters and a 6-4 record
Notes — UCF won all three series it played against Memphis, UAB and Rice this season. The Knights swept UAB. — Rice has a 16-8 CUSA record, tied with
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Breen and the Knights will head to Mississippi for the C-USA championship.UCF will take on Memphis,UAB and Rice on Wednesday,Thursday and Friday,respectively.
Southern Miss for the top mark in the conference. Memphis and UCF
are tied at 12-12 and UAB has a 9-15 conference record.
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alifornia is currently considering legislation that would change the privacy protections of many social networking sites, such as Facebook and Google. The bill, Senate Bill 242, was created as an effort to ensure that that the personal information of users of these sites would not be shared without their consent. To achieve this goal, the bill would require users to specify their privacy settings as part of the process for signing up for an account. It would also force these companies to institute default privacy settings that don’t give out more than a user’s name and place of residence. Although there have been no talks of passing this type of bill in Florida, this legislation would be the wrong move for this state and should also not be passed in California. In a letter to State Sen. Ellen Corbett (D), an alliance of Internet companies, trade groups and other technological organizations rightly pointed out that this would increase the operating costs for these groups. Under the bill, companies must remove any information that a user wants removed within 48 hours or face a $10,000 fine, according to the Huffington
Post. This could potentially force sites like Facebook to begin charging for their service, which will probably be unpopular with users. It could end up suppressing the growth of these sites and instead decrease the amount of people using them. The bill also empowers parents to request that social networking sites remove information that a minor has posted online. It essentially makes these sites play the role of social worker, acting as the middle man between the parent and the child. While it may sound righteous to give parents this power over websites, the reality is that these sites could be inundated with an avalanche of requests from parents. Opponents of the legislation claim that there is a potential First Amendment violation with this bill because it restricts the users’ ability to “continue speaking as desired.” The First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting many forms of speech, with certain exceptions, such as hate speech. This law is a potential violation of this amendment because it forces people to hide most of their information until they have chosen otherwise. This is due
to the provision that requires social sites to institute default privacy settings. It could also have a slippery slope effect. The government could feel even more empowered to institute stricter privacy standards, possibly determining on its own what information a user is allowed to provide to the public. Passing this law in California could set off a trend, where many other states decide to follow suit. This legislation should not be passed in California and should not be considered in Florida or other states. It is an infringement on the individual liberty of citizens. Social networking sites already provide privacy settings for users, and individuals should be held accountable to learn how to adjust these settings when they sign up for an account. It is not the role of the government to come in and try to be the mother hen by forcing social networking sites to implement default privacy settings in the name of protecting users. This legislation unfairly singles out and cracks down on social networking sites and restricts the ability of individuals to speak freely; it should not be actualized.
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Everglades funding should be protected in the Everglades that The Florida legislaact as natural water filture recently approved tration systems. Because the state’s $70 billion of budget cuts to this annual budget. The new project, tourism in Floribudget, which passed on da could suffer as a May 7, closes a $4 billion result. budget shortfall, accordEverglades funding ing to First Coast News. should be preserved One program that took a because of the work that hit in the process is the Everglades Restoration MICHAEL MCCOMBIE it accomplishes and the jobs that it creates. For project, which is a projGuest Columnist example, this project has ect that needs to be predone a number of served. The budget important things, including elevatwould cut some $30 million from this project, according to an article ing the Tamiami highway. The Everglades Coalition projects that in the website of National Public this project will create 1,212 jobs Radio. between 2010 and 2012. Cutting Governor Rick Scott said that this was his “Jobs Budget” aimed at funding for this project will not help our economic growth. getting Floridians back to work, According to the Asbury Park but the budget would cut the fundPress, the budget cuts $30 million ing to a project that created nearly 3,000 jobs in 2009, according to the from the corporate-income tax. Instead of making these types of Everglades Coalition. Without this choices, maybe we should consider funding, it is likely that most of investing in projects like this one those employees will either lose as a way to spark Florida’s ecotheir jobs or see drastic pay cuts. nomic growth. This project not only creates Last October, the Everglades jobs, but also helps protect one of Coalition released the results of a Florida’s most vital resources. The Everglades is the United States’ 3rd year-long study that estimated that the economy receives a four-tolargest national park, and gives a one economic benefit for ever dolhome to most of Florida’s endangered species, including rare birds, lar invested in restoration projects. alligators, and panthers. If the gov- In a different study completed by Mather Economics, it was estimaternment doesn’t give the restoraed that investing nearly $12 billion tion project the funding that it in Everglades restoration would needs, then many of these native bring more than $46 billion in species will die out. Cutting Everglades funding will returns and create 400,000 jobs over 50 years. also affect tourism, which is FloriCorporate tax cuts should not da’s most important industry. The take priority over protecting our most recent figures from the environment. The Florida EverNational Park Service show that glades are a natural wonder that the Everglades had 822,118 visitors in 2008. By cutting funding for this should be an important funding priority for our government. Sacrirestoration project, it is likely that, ficing real jobs and the restoration over time, the rate of tourism and protection of the Everglades brought by this site will steadily for tax cuts and hypothetical job decrease every year. Furthermore, growth is a short term solution and Florida’s main tourist attractions, its beaches and coastlines, are kept risks our long term economic prosclean in part due to the mangroves perity and environmental stability.
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Voting is a right, not a restrictive privilege must register with the We have a basic right state and use voter regishere in the United States. tration forms specifically It’s called voting. made for their organizaIt might sound familtion. These forms must be iar to you. It guarantees turned in within 48 hours, that each individual, versus the current 10-day regardless of age or staperiod. Those who registus, has a say in his or her ter voters face fines of up government. to $1,000 if they cannot Does this ring a bell? get the forms turned in on Well thanks to Gov. IDA ESKAMANI time. The risk of fines has Rick Scott and the Guest Columnist placed a heavy burden on Republican legislature, civic and youth groups that right is now a privilege. Last Thursday, Scott signed a that often register voters; so much so bill into law that dismantles the that groups such as the League of Democratic process in Florida, and Women Voters, Florida Southern will undoubtedly disenfranchise Energy Network and the Florida College Democrats have stated that many voters, especially students. Republicans claim that the legis- they will no longer register voters lation, House Bill 1355, was passed in with this law in place. That’s a huge loss to students order to prevent voter fraud. However, supervisors of elections from here at UCF. In 2008, student organacross Florida say those fears are izations registered over 11,000 stuunfounded. Their statewide associa- dents to vote; in 2010, they registered tion released a statement that said over 2,500 students, according to the the changes could cause chaos and Herald. Those who are registered also confusion at the polls next year, according to an article in the Miami face restrictions. This law cuts early voting down from 15 days to eight. It Herald. Orange County Supervisor of also removes a four-decade-old poliElections Bill Cowles contends Flori- cy that allows voters to change their da already has a system proven to addresses at the polls. Cowles said prevent voter fraud, according to the that in 2008, 8,000 Orange County Herald. Every voter has a unique voters updated their address on identification number and must Election Day; about 3,000 of those present a form of photo identifica- individuals had moved from another tion before receiving a ballot. county, according to the Herald. Now, only those who have moved According to Cowles, this system was never mentioned in the legisla- within the county can change their tive debates on the bill. Instead, the addresses at the polls. This means debates revolved around who should that students who have recently moved from another county to be allowed to vote. Rather than a given right, Repub- attend school cannot change their lican State Sen. Mike Bennett argued addresses at the polls. They have to that voting is a “hard-fought privi- send in provisional ballots, which lege” that we should fight for, often go uncounted. These new voting laws restrict according to Politifact. young people from voting; a demoAnd fight we did. According to a review of records graphic with enormous potential from Scott’s office by the Orlando that historically votes Democrat. Sentinel, they received 15,443 e-mails, Apparently, our voting power is calls and letters through May 12 – the inconvenient to the party in power. majority urging the governor to veto Rather than making voting more this bill. The bill makes it harder to accessible to citizens, Scott and the register to vote, cast your vote or Republican legislature have restricted our basic right and our voice in even to have it counted. Under the law, third-party groups government. But the fight’s not over yet. and volunteers that register voters
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Sorry World, you’re not going anywhere I think most Christians would disagree with Harold. It contradicts the scriptures. The Bible says that even Jesus doesn’t know when it’ll happen because it hasn’t been revealed to him by the Father. The scriptures also say that people will say “Jesus is here! Look!” but we shouldn’t believe them because, as you quoted, He is coming like a thief in the night. As Christians, it’s our duty to be knowledgeable about our faith and what the Bible says. This means we have to sit down and read the scriptures for ourselves (not from preachers - they aren’t God, they’re the small supplement
and help to organize fellowship). Otherwise, as it goes with all things and as it has been seen throughout history, we can be easily manipulated by our lack of knowledge. — MICHAELLE BENYEHUDA
There is no absolute reason for cheating Calling a man a “pig” for cheating is extremely simple minded. Even in the extreme case of Tiger Woods, there is so much involved. Life can be very complicated, obviously he has major issues, they can be summed up into an insult. — A GIRL
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Part Time Nanny/Babysitter needed to help stay at home mom in Lake Nona area. Need help all day Wednesday and other days are flexible .$9-12/hr depending on experience and references. Please email contact info and references to ojg8r@earthlink.net West Orlando CPAfirm needs admin. person to work 15-30 flexible hours. Located at 408 and turnpike, duties include scanning and other admin, $10 per hour including drive time. Person should be accounting or marketing major. Email resume albert@mixnerco.com.
HELP WANTED: Full-Time Albert Interior designs. Is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join their team. As the Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for all of the receivables for multiple locations, backing up payables, some commissions calculations, and other general accounting functions as needed. This is a growing company with a culture that is professional and family-oriented. For immediate and confidential consideration for this Accounting Assistant position, please send your resume directly to Albertinteriors@aol.com Downtown law firm seeking file clerk. M-F, flexible hours, detail oriented and needing little to no supervision once well trained. Job also requires frequent lifting of files boxes and other objects in excess of 25 - 50 pounds. Please email your resume to: Julio.Martinez@rissman.com
English Bulldog Female,9 Weeks old,Akc registered,Shots,Vet Checked,Champion Line, $800,Email:jenniferjones66@live.com
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ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE PAULDEEB, deceased. File No. 11-CP-862 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of George Paul Deeb, deceased, whose date of death was August 2, 2010, is pending in the Circuit Court for Seminole County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 8099, Sanford, FL32772 8099. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal 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 notice 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 ACOPY 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 AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALLCLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDAPROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is _______________, 2011. Attorney for Personal Representative: A. Scott Toney, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 982180 804 Northwest 16th Avenue Pecan Park, Suite B Gainesville, Florida 32601 Telephone: (352) 376 6800 Fax: (352) 376 6802 E-Mail: Toneylaw@gmail.com Personal Representative: Alberto S. Bustamante III 200 South Orange Avenue Suntrust Center, Suite 2300 Orlando, Florida 32801 $$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! $$$ As seen on TV $$$ Injury Lawsuit Dragging? Need $500-$500,000+within 48/hrs? Low rates APPLY NOW BY PHONE! Call Today! Toll-Free: (800)568-8321www.lawcapital.com
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