On July 16, Sebring Elks Lodge #1529 donated $300 from the bingo charity fund to provide supplies for the Flash Stars Achievement Center. The nonprofit center was founded by Vernetta Bolton, who has 27 years of experience working with children in various settings. She has always wanted to run her own organization to help children in the community. All children in grades K-3 who reside in Highlands County are welcome to join. Flash Stars stands for Family, Love, Accountability, Success, Honor, Safety, Trust, Academics, Responsibility and Stellar.
Pictured are Brenda Walton, Loyal Knight and Veterans Chair, and Vernetta Bolton, Flash Stars Achievement Center director.