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Foundation seeks volunteers for kids

By Times Staff
Published January 20, 2007

CLEARWATER

Become a garden volunteer for fourth- and fifth-graders at the Modesta Robbins Partnership School at Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club, 3030 N McMullen-Booth Road.

Classes meet from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call counselor Jayme Pecci at 727 726-8829, ext. 203, or e-mail her at peccij@pcsb to volunteer.

The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation helps at-risk kids improve their self-esteem, character, work ethic, social adjustment and academic performance. For details, visit www.chichi.org.

COUNTYWIDE

Students invited to enter art contest

Children who are in preschool or in grades K-5 in Pinellas County can enter a contest to design a piece of art for "Splish Splash, It's a Safe Summer Bash" water safety event May 5.

Mail your 8-by-10 original creation of you having fun and playing it safe at the pool, beach, playground or other favorite summertime spot to Safe Kids/All Children's Hospital, 801 Sixth St. S, Box 9610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

The contest deadline is Feb. 28.

Contest entries can be drawn, colored, painted or created in graphic software. Organizers will choose one preschool and one grade school winner. The event will be at the Highlander Pool, 903 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5.

Pay for infractions, citations at kiosks

Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court Ken Burke has introduced payment kiosks for fines in misdemeanor and felony cases, municipal and county ordinances, and boating and traffic citations.

The kiosks are at the clerk's North County and Tyrone branches at 29582 U.S. 19 N in Clearwater and 1800 66th St. N, St. Petersburg. You can pay fines, plus a 3.5 percent service charge, with a debit or credit card or by using a checking account number to pay by electronic check.

You also can pay fines by calling (727) 464-4846 or visiting https://pubtitles.co.pinellas.fl.us/credit/accountspayable/CourtChargeIntro.jsp?cookieexists=false&x=10&y=9.

To learn more, call 464-8700 in Clearwater, 582-7681 in St. Petersburg or the clerk's office at (727) 464-7000.

Input sought from marine navigators

The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security want to hear from mariners about the fate of the Long Range Navigation System, known as LORAN-C and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard.

At question is whether the system should be decommissioned, maintained as-is, or upgraded to an enhanced LORAN system that could be used either as a back-up to the Global Position Satellite system or as a complimentary system to GPS.

The deadline for public comments is Feb. 7. To learn how to submit your comments, visit www.navcen.uscg.gov/eLORAN/E6-22421.pdf , or call the U.S. Coast Guard information line toll-free at 1-800-368-5647.

DUNEDIN

Guided hikes at Honeymoon Island

The Florida Park Service offers ranger-guided walks of Honeymoon Island at 11 a.m. Saturdays through March.

The island is home to wildlife that includes ospreys and gopher tortoises. Walkers should dress for the weather and might want to bring binoculars and a field guide. Meet the ranger at the head of the nature trail.

The guided hike is free, though park visitors have to pay the regular park entrance fee of $5 per carload from two to eight people, $3 for one person in a car and $1 per person for walkers or cyclists.

If you need assistance to participate fully, call Honeymoon Island State Park at 469-5942.

The park is about 6 miles west of U.S. 19, on Curlew Road. Visit www.floridastateparks.org.

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