S.A.L.T. meeting scheduled

By The Tampa Tribune
Published: May 14, 2009

AVON PARK --

The Highlands County Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council will hold its monthly meeting on May 19 at the Avon Park City Council Chambers, 123 E. Pine St., in Avon Park.

The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature a presentation by Avon Park Police Chief Matt Doughney. Doughney's presentation is titled "Telemarketing Scams - Five Steps To Prevent Yourself From Becoming A Victim."

The public is invited to attend and there is no charge. However, reservations are requested. To reserve a seat at the presentation, contact S.A.L.T. president Janet Tindell of Fusion Home Care at 863-471-9421 or Nell Hays of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office at 863-385-0024.

S.A.L.T.'s purpose is to address the needs of seniors in the community especially as they relate to crime victimization and the fear of crime.

Meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday. Locations for the meetings rotate throughout Highlands County and are presented by the respective law enforcement agencies based on the meeting site.

For more information on future S.A.L.T. meetings or to volunteer, contact S.A.L.T. president Janet Tindell at 863-471-9421.