* CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA Gainesville' Lubee Bat Conservancy gets its due Submitted The Lubee Bat Conser- vancy has been granted certification by the Associ- ation of Zoos & Aquari- ums. Located on a 110-acre property outside Gainesville, Lubee Bat Conservancy houses the largest and most diverse collection of tropical Old World fruit bats (Pteropo- didae) in the world, and is recognized as a unique center dedicated to re- search, education and con- servation of these threat- ened bats. The center hosts researchers and offers teaching and informal sci- ence education opportuni- ties in partnership with OO colleges, universities, zoo- logical institutions, muse- ums and others. "Lubee Bat Conservancy is one of the best in the world because it has met the highest standards in the world," said AZA Presi- dent and CEO Jim Maddy. "It takes hard work and dedication to meet Associ- ation of Zoos and Aquari- ums Standards." Each year Lubee Bat Conservancy connects to the local north central Florida community through environmental ed- ucation programs delivered to local students, and its "Florida Annual Bat Festi- val." Hosted at the center in the fall, this popular Continued From Page 6 High School, Hamilton High School and Fort White High School, who visited United Way affiliated agencies and spoke about their experiences and community volun- teerism during the campaign season events. The event will include the recognition of outstanding community volunteers and local company giving campaigns as well as the election of the 2009-2010 executive committee and board of directors. Again the 2009-2010 United Way community fundrais- ing campaign season events have featured a "heads or tails" drawing. Guests are invited to bring $5 to partici- pate. United Way of Suwannee Valley is a community im- pact and fundraising organization which, utilizing volun- teers on all levels, advances the common good by identi- fying unmet community needs and seeking to alleviate those needs through United Way of Suwannee Valley ini- tiatives and the funding of affiliated health and human service agencies. Web challenge could benefit animal shelter Through mid-April The Suwannee County Animal Control Shelter is en- tered into a shelter challenge sponsored by Petfinders and the animal rescue site. In order to win we need everyone to log onto www.theanimalrescuesite.com and vote for Suwannee County Animal Control Shelter. You can do this once a day. The contest runs through mid-April. Please, we need your help and it only takes a few min- utes a day. Not only can we possibly win the grand prize of $100,000 but there are weekly prizes also. Suwannee High Class of 1980 The Suwannee High Class of 1980 is planning their 30 year class reunion. 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AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous re- view and inspection every five years in order to be members of the Associa- tion. "As a member of the As- sociation of Zoos and Aquariums, Lubee Bat Conservancy is a true leader in wildlife conserva- tion," Maddy added. The certification process includes a detailed applica- tion and a meticulous on- site inspection by a team of trained zoo and aquarium professionals. The inspect- ing team observes all as- pects of the institution's operation in areas such as animal care; keeper train- ing; safety for visitors, staff, and animals; conser- vation efforts; veterinary programs; financial stabili- ty; risk management; and other areas. The inspection team prepares an extensive written report for the Ac- creditation Commission. Finally, top officials are in- terviewed at a formal Commission hearing, after which certification is granted, tabled, or denied. 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