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By HELEN ANNE TRAVIS
Published September 22, 2006

PLANT CITY

OUTSTANDING TEACHER: Burney Elementary School teacher Barbara Knox has been selected for the second time as a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She was also a finalist in 2004.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program was established in 1983 by the White House, and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The program identifies outstanding math and science teachers for kindergarten through 12th grade in each state. The competition alternates each year between elementary and secondary teachers.

Burney Elementary is in Plant City.

BRANDON

DIVERSITY WEEK: The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will host its Diversity Week celebrations, Oct. 2-6.

Oct. 2 is an observance day for Yom Kippur. The rest of the week's events: Oct. 3, opening ceremony, networking breakfast and luncheon seminar, "Demystifying the Hispanic Market" with speaker Vanessa Ramos.

Oct. 4 features a luncheon seminar, "How Diversity Affects Your Bottom Line," with speaker Henry Bell. On Oct. 5, there will be a celebration breakfast at the Crossings Church, 10130 Causeway Blvd., featuring local artists' works, local school Diversity Essay Contest winners and keynote speaker Eugene Campbell of Walt Disney World discussing "Doing Business With Disney."

The week concludes with local youth author Kandi Harris and New York author Kellye Davis doing readings, signings and sales on Oct. 6.

All of the week's events are free but require a voucher. For more information or to register, visit the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce's Web site at www.brandonchamber.com or call 689-1221.

LITHIA

CONCERT SCHEDULED: Newsome High School's music program students raised more than $1,000 for their February 2007 trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn. The students sold Carvel Ice Cream coupons at a discounted price. For every coupon sold, Carvel made a donation to the Newsome music program.

The music department's first concert will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Newsome Auditorium. Performing under the direction of Linda Groh will be the Concert Orchestra, the Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Strings.

Performing under the direction of the new music director, Jeffrey Bogue, will be Elite, the Chamber Choir, the Advanced Women's Choir, the Men's Choir and the Beginning Chorus. The performance is free. Seating is first-come, first-served. Preferred seating is available to Newsome music boosters. Booster membership is $20 per year and will be available for sale before the performance. Members are entitled to up to four preferred seats for all 2006-2007 concerts and are allowed into the auditorium to select seats ahead of nonmembers.

VALRICO

HAUNTED HOUSE: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate has announced the date of its fourth annual Spooktacular Halloween Haunted House. The event, which will feature a haunted house and Halloween food and refreshments, will be held 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 2006, at the Coldwell Banker office, 889 E Bloomingdale Ave. Proceeds from the event will go to charity. Anyone interested in providing donations for the event, or for additional information, call 662-1610.

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AIR FORCE GRADUATES: Air Force Airmen Daniel P. Antillon and Tuyet T. Huber have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During six weeks of training they studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, and special training in human relations.

Huber graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 2004. She is the daughter of George and Christine Huber of Martin Road, Dover.

Antillon, also a 2004 Bloomingdale graduate, is the son of Joann Eagen of Mohican Trail, Valrico.

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