http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/ TBO Forums en Copyright 2008 2008-05-16T20:17:55-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5221/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5221/#When:20:07:14Z <p>STEWART CONSTRUCTION TODAY FILED A $43,00.00 LIEN ON THE OLD SEBRING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING. THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( CITY OF SEBRING ) HAD ALREADY PAID ( 29,000.00 ) TO THE SEBRING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PAY FOR THERE PORTION OF THE REMODELING WORK. THE WORK ON THE BUILDING HAS BEEN COMPLETED SENCE LATE FEBRUARY OR EARLY MARCH AND STEWART CONSTRUCTION HAD ONLY BEEN PAID A TOTAL ON $750.00 BY THE SEBRING CHAMBER. </p> 2008-05-16T20:07:14-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5108/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5108/#When:10:55:38Z <p>Highlands Today’s hurricane magazine will be produced in a few weeks, and we’re looking for tips that may help others survive the next big blow. <br /> To contribute, e-mail <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ var l=new Array(); l[0]='>';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]=' 109';l[5]=' 111';l[6]=' 99';l[7]=' 46';l[8]=' 121';l[9]=' 97';l[10]=' 100';l[11]=' 111';l[12]=' 116';l[13]=' 115';l[14]=' 100';l[15]=' 110';l[16]=' 97';l[17]=' 108';l[18]=' 104';l[19]=' 103';l[20]=' 105';l[21]=' 104';l[22]=' 64';l[23]=' 108';l[24]=' 108';l[25]=' 101';l[26]=' 110';l[27]=' 110';l[28]=' 105';l[29]=' 112';l[30]=' 103';l[31]='>';l[32]='"';l[33]=' 109';l[34]=' 111';l[35]=' 99';l[36]=' 46';l[37]=' 121';l[38]=' 97';l[39]=' 100';l[40]=' 111';l[41]=' 116';l[42]=' 115';l[43]=' 100';l[44]=' 110';l[45]=' 97';l[46]=' 108';l[47]=' 104';l[48]=' 103';l[49]=' 105';l[50]=' 104';l[51]=' 64';l[52]=' 108';l[53]=' 108';l[54]=' 101';l[55]=' 110';l[56]=' 110';l[57]=' 105';l[58]=' 112';l[59]=' 103';l[60]=':';l[61]='o';l[62]='t';l[63]='l';l[64]='i';l[65]='a';l[66]='m';l[67]='"';l[68]='=';l[69]='f';l[70]='e';l[71]='r';l[72]='h';l[73]='a ';l[74]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i])); } //]]> </script> or call Gary Pinnell at 386-5828. </p> 2008-05-08T10:55:38-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5215/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5215/#When:10:42:13Z <p>Are you moving closer to your workplace? Changing jobs? Buying a smaller car? <br /> We’re not talking about installing curly lightbulbs or raising the thermostats from 79 to 80. We’re asking if you made major lifestyle changes. <br /> Reporter Gary Pinnell is writing a story about fuel prices. If you can contribute, please write to <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ var l=new Array(); l[0]='>';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]=' 109';l[5]=' 111';l[6]=' 99';l[7]=' 46';l[8]=' 121';l[9]=' 97';l[10]=' 100';l[11]=' 111';l[12]=' 116';l[13]=' 115';l[14]=' 100';l[15]=' 110';l[16]=' 97';l[17]=' 108';l[18]=' 104';l[19]=' 103';l[20]=' 105';l[21]=' 104';l[22]=' 64';l[23]=' 108';l[24]=' 108';l[25]=' 101';l[26]=' 110';l[27]=' 110';l[28]=' 105';l[29]=' 112';l[30]=' 103';l[31]='>';l[32]='"';l[33]=' 109';l[34]=' 111';l[35]=' 99';l[36]=' 46';l[37]=' 121';l[38]=' 97';l[39]=' 100';l[40]=' 111';l[41]=' 116';l[42]=' 115';l[43]=' 100';l[44]=' 110';l[45]=' 97';l[46]=' 108';l[47]=' 104';l[48]=' 103';l[49]=' 105';l[50]=' 104';l[51]=' 64';l[52]=' 108';l[53]=' 108';l[54]=' 101';l[55]=' 110';l[56]=' 110';l[57]=' 105';l[58]=' 112';l[59]=' 103';l[60]=':';l[61]='o';l[62]='t';l[63]='l';l[64]='i';l[65]='a';l[66]='m';l[67]='"';l[68]='=';l[69]='f';l[70]='e';l[71]='r';l[72]='h';l[73]='a ';l[74]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i])); } //]]> </script> or call 386-5828. </p> 2008-05-16T10:42:13-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/2552/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/2552/#When:09:51:23Z <p>Hello, </p> <p> My name is Dan Fearson, I’m a reporter for Highlands Today.&nbsp; I was thinking about doing an article on medical marijuana and reform movements.&nbsp; I have spoken with people at the state level, and I would like to find a local angle or local ties for the article.&nbsp; If you know someone, are involved with any type of reform movement, or maybe you’re someone who just feels like marijuana should be legal, I would like to talk to you. </p> <p> My email address is <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ var l=new Array(); l[0]='>';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]=' 109';l[5]=' 111';l[6]=' 99';l[7]=' 46';l[8]=' 121';l[9]=' 97';l[10]=' 100';l[11]=' 111';l[12]=' 116';l[13]=' 115';l[14]=' 100';l[15]=' 110';l[16]=' 97';l[17]=' 108';l[18]=' 104';l[19]=' 103';l[20]=' 105';l[21]=' 104';l[22]=' 64';l[23]=' 110';l[24]=' 111';l[25]=' 115';l[26]=' 114';l[27]=' 97';l[28]=' 101';l[29]=' 102';l[30]=' 100';l[31]='>';l[32]='"';l[33]=' 109';l[34]=' 111';l[35]=' 99';l[36]=' 46';l[37]=' 121';l[38]=' 97';l[39]=' 100';l[40]=' 111';l[41]=' 116';l[42]=' 115';l[43]=' 100';l[44]=' 110';l[45]=' 97';l[46]=' 108';l[47]=' 104';l[48]=' 103';l[49]=' 105';l[50]=' 104';l[51]=' 64';l[52]=' 110';l[53]=' 111';l[54]=' 115';l[55]=' 114';l[56]=' 97';l[57]=' 101';l[58]=' 102';l[59]=' 100';l[60]=':';l[61]='o';l[62]='t';l[63]='l';l[64]='i';l[65]='a';l[66]='m';l[67]='"';l[68]='=';l[69]='f';l[70]='e';l[71]='r';l[72]='h';l[73]='a ';l[74]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i])); } //]]> </script> and my phone number is 863-386-5832. </p> 2007-09-18T09:51:23-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5218/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5218/#When:17:10:30Z <p>I am really looking forward to the completed parkway.&nbsp; I was wondering how they are going to connect to the Highlands Ave./Martin Luther King Blvd. portion though.&nbsp; At first I thought that it was going to run by the boys and girls club but now the more I look at it I don’t think it will.&nbsp; Maybe it’s going to run parallel to the train tracks in front of the train station.&nbsp; That would make more sense to me.&nbsp; </p> <p> The construction is a nightmare.&nbsp; Hopefully we won’t have to put up with it for too long.&nbsp; Anyone know when the completion is forecasted for? </p> 2008-05-16T17:10:30-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/4493/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/4493/#When:10:16:28Z <p>Unforutnately it seems that gang related graffiti is becoming a problem in our county.&nbsp; In case anybody missed it the original article is here: <a href="http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2008/mar/11/gang-graffiti-found-throughout-lake-placid/?news">http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2008/mar/11/gang-graffiti-found-throughout-lake-placid/?news</a> </p> <p> I have noticed alot of the stop signs in the desoto city neighborhood in Sebring have graffiti on them.&nbsp; Is anybody else seeing this in their neighborhood also?&nbsp; </p> <p> If they do find whoever is responsible I hope they make them pay for new signs.&nbsp; If it is minors causing the problem I believe the parents should be responsible for the financial burden of removing the graffiti or complete replacement of the signs. </p> <p> I am hoping that this is a case of wannabe gang members, instead of the real thing.&nbsp; With all the crime going on lately it seems quite possible that gangs have a presence in our county. </p> 2008-03-12T10:16:28-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/3228/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/3228/#When:21:53:54Z <p><b>If Circuit and County Judges in Florida are supposed to be elected, does anyone know why they are almost always appointed from a list created by the Judicial Nominating Commission?</b> </p> <p> Here is a copy of a memo from our 10th Judicial Circuit Judicial Circuit which illustrates my point. </p> <p> TENTH CIRCUIT </p> <p> JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION <br /> Press Release </p> <p> From: G. Gregory King, Chair <br /> Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission </p> <p> Re: Applications sought for one County Judge Position </p> <p> Date: February 6, 2006 </p> <p> The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting <br /> applications for a County Judge position. The Tenth Judicial Circuit <br /> encompasses Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties. </p> <p> Applicants for this county judgeship must have been members of The <br /> Florida Bar for the preceding five years, must be registered to vote in <br /> the State of Florida, and must reside in Polk County at the time the <br /> successful applicants are sworn into office. </p> <p> Application forms for the judgeship may be obtained from Nominating <br /> Commission Chair G. Gregory King, whose address and phone number appears <br /> below. Application forms in various word processing formats are <br /> available on The Florida Bar website at <a href="http://www.flabar.org">http://www.flabar.org</a>. </p> <p> The original and nine copies of the completed application must be <br /> delivered to the Commission Chair at the address appearing below no <br /> later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2006. In the past, <br /> applications that were not delivered by the specified deadline were no <br /> considered by the Commission. The Commission’s interview of the <br /> applicants is scheduled for March 10, 2006 at the Polk County <br /> Courthouse. </p> <p> The members of the Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission are G. <br /> Gregory King, Chair, Winter Haven; Billy R. Ready, Vice-Chair, <br /> Auburndale; Sylvia Blackmon-Roberts, Lakeland; Judy Lee Brown, Sebring; <br /> Mitchell D. Franks, Lakeland; Deborah Lee Oates, Bartow; John K. <br /> Stargel, Lakeland Janet M. Stuart, Lakeland; and Donald H. Wilson, <br /> Bartow. </p> <p> G. Gregory King <br /> State Farm Insurance Companies <br /> 7401 Cypress Gardens Blvd. <br /> Winter Haven, FL 33888 </p> <p> Phone – 863-318-4507 <br /> Fax – 863-318-3317 </p> <p> <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ var l=new Array(); l[0]='>';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]=' 109';l[5]=' 111';l[6]=' 99';l[7]=' 46';l[8]=' 109';l[9]=' 114';l[10]=' 97';l[11]=' 102';l[12]=' 101';l[13]=' 116';l[14]=' 97';l[15]=' 116';l[16]=' 115';l[17]=' 64';l[18]=' 116';l[19]=' 97';l[20]=' 53';l[21]=' 97';l[22]=' 46';l[23]=' 103';l[24]=' 110';l[25]=' 105';l[26]=' 107';l[27]=' 46';l[28]=' 103';l[29]=' 101';l[30]=' 114';l[31]=' 71';l[32]='>';l[33]='"';l[34]=' 109';l[35]=' 111';l[36]=' 99';l[37]=' 46';l[38]=' 109';l[39]=' 114';l[40]=' 97';l[41]=' 102';l[42]=' 101';l[43]=' 116';l[44]=' 97';l[45]=' 116';l[46]=' 115';l[47]=' 64';l[48]=' 116';l[49]=' 97';l[50]=' 53';l[51]=' 97';l[52]=' 46';l[53]=' 103';l[54]=' 110';l[55]=' 105';l[56]=' 107';l[57]=' 46';l[58]=' 103';l[59]=' 101';l[60]=' 114';l[61]=' 71';l[62]=':';l[63]='o';l[64]='t';l[65]='l';l[66]='i';l[67]='a';l[68]='m';l[69]='"';l[70]='=';l[71]='f';l[72]='e';l[73]='r';l[74]='h';l[75]='a ';l[76]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i])); } //]]> </script> </p> <p> Home </p> <p> 02/07/2006 </p> 2007-11-06T21:53:54-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5050/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5050/#When:18:52:35Z <p>I was wondering what parents did with their child(ren) for the Summer Months when school lets out. </p> <p> I’ve noticed there is really nothing for those children that have begun Middle School. Do you let your son/daughter stay home alone or do you know of a program or camp that the older children can attend in and around Sebring? I could be wrong on there being nothing for the older children and I’d be happy if corrected on this one. I just hate the thought of our communities children left at home alone all day with no supervision. God forbid that something went wrong not to mention how boring this could be for them. </p> 2008-04-27T18:52:35-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/4182/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/4182/#When:18:13:52Z <p>Please vote for the candidate you support for President and feel free to comment regarding your selection. I think it will be interesting to compare this to the area primary results. </p> 2008-01-24T18:13:52-05:00 http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5080/ http://www.tboforums.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/5080/#When:22:29:20Z <p>Don’t know how many of you saw this article, but I know several papers across the nation ran it… This link goes to the one closest to the Associated Press version that I could find through a short Google search. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080419/NEWS10/804190310">http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080419/NEWS10/804190310</a> </p> <p> I asked a few senior citizens around the county about their own lives and I also mentioned the study to see what they thought. That story will be in Sunday’s Highland’s Today. </p> <p> Until then, I wanted to ask everyone--seniors, baby boomers, Generation Xers and even my fellow Gen-Y’s--what they thought about this. Is there any truth to the study? If it’s true, why is that? Is it simply the fact that they’re retired or is there something deeper to it, like their life experiences before they retired? Will younger generations find themselves as happy as their older counterparts when they become seniors? ...or am I just asking dumb questions? </p> 2008-05-01T22:29:20-05:00