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Published: November 8, 2009

Alan Jay buys Wauchula dealerships

SEBRING - The Alan Jay Automotive Network has completed the purchase of English Chevrolet and English Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep in Wauchula.

The two dealerships are now renamed Alan Jay Chevrolet of Wauchula, and Alan Jay Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Wauchula.

"Several months ago, we were approached to see if we could manage the operations of the two stores. The dealerships were in real danger of closing forever," said Alan Jay Wildstein, president of the Alan Jay Automotive Network.

The automotive group also owns the Alan Jay Ford dealership in Wauchula, purchased in 2008.

"Both of these 'new' stores are full-fledged members of the Alan Jay Automotive Network," stated Michael Witham, chief operating officer for the automotive group.

"All of the warranties, the commitment to exceptional customer satisfaction, our 'Price-Match Guarantee'......everything carries over to these new locations as well."

In addition to a sales department, the dealerships have a state-of-the-art service facility, with manufacturer-certified technicians and master technicians.

Hollywood actress to sign book

SEBRING - Actress, writer and TV producer Catherine Dyer will speak and sign a copy of her cookbook noon Saturday, Nov. 14 at Inn On The Lakes.

Dyer has roles in three upcoming movies: "The Blind Side" with Sandra Bullock, "The Joneses" opposite Demi Moore, and "Nailed" starring Jake Gyllenhaal.

But more importantly, at least to Ladonna Paedae Rodriquez, Dyer is her college friend.

"We went to school together," said Rodriquez, who arranged the luncheon. "She lived in Sebring briefly, and attended college here."

Dyer had grandparents here, and an aunt on Dinner Lake Drive - Rodriquez doesn't recall their names.

"We were 17 years old, and I met her at lunch, at the college snack bar," Rodriguez said.

After a year, though, Dyer decided to return to her Atlanta home, where she acted in small plays. She then moved to New York, and then to L.A., where she's had roles in "Drop Dead Diva," "Army Wives." Back in Atlanta now, she also produces films for A&E, and makes commercials.

The concept for the cookbook, said Rodriquez, is that Dyer is one of five sisters, and none of them cook: "You know, when you get invited to a party, and they say, 'Oh, just bring a dish.' And she and her sisters - none of them knew how."

Which explains the cookbook title, "You Want Me to Bring a Dish?"

Tickets for the book signing and luncheon are $35. For information, call 471-9400, ext. 191.

Saturday Morning Market vendors wanted

LAKE PLACID - Additional vendors are wanted for Saturday Morning Market in Lake Placid.

Organizers are specifically looking for additional arts, crafts, organic plants, herbs andkettle corn, to name a few.

No more jewelers are needed at this time.

Interested vendors can contact the Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce at 465-4331.

FHREDI board, Florida's Freshwater meets

SEBRING - The board of directors for Florida's Heartland Rural Economic Development Initiative Inc. and Florida's Freshwater Frontier Inc. will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the Sebring Civic Center, 351 W. Center Ave., Sebring.

For more information, call Lynn Topel at 385-4900.

Crop insurance sales closing date nears

VALDOSTA, Ga. - USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers of the Nov. 20 sales closing date for crop insurance.

The date is applicable for blueberries. Nov. 20 is the last date to purchase a new policy or to change the level of coverage for an existing policy.

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents.

Contact a local Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) agent to learn additional program details.

A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers or on the RMA Web site at http://www.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/.

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