Generous Donation Provides Library Resource

The medical library at the Lakeland Regional Cancer Center was made possible by a generous gift from the law firm of Peterson & Myers, P.A. Located off the open mall of the Cancer Center, the library serves as a resource for patients and their families as they confront a cancer diagnosis. The library is an inviting area for the community to obtain the latest information on any cancer-related problem.

Featured in the library are three terminals for Internet access, with the best cancer sites listed under the 'favorites' tab. The LRCC Web site is readily accessible at these terminals with information on schedules, staff, CVs of physicians and the various programs the Cancer Center has to offer.

Specific information on cancer treatments is available to patients and their families in electronic form and hard copy at these work-stations. The library is staffed by computer-savvy volunteers who lend a hand for searches on various topics. Books may be checked out by the public for home reading. This library also provides a great opportunity for volunteers from the area who have some computer skills to contribute back to the community and the Cancer Center.

Related Website: www.LakelandRegionalCancerCenter.com

Kevin A. Ashley joins the firm.

Peterson & Myers, P.A. is pleased to announce that as of June 1, 2006, attorney Kevin A. Ashley has joined the firm and practices in the Winter Haven office. Before joining Peterson & Myers, P.A., Mr. Ashley was a partner in the law firm of Gibson, Valenti & Ashley P.A.

Mr. Ashley is board certified in civil trial law and practices in a broad range of civil matters including commercial litigation, products liability, wrongful death, personal injury, trust litigation, condemnation, flooding and constitutional law. Mr. Ashley has also served as an appellate lawyer for clients before Florida district courts of appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

Kerry M. Wilson given Community Advocate Award

On September 9, 2005, Kerry M. Wilson was given the Outstanding Community Advocate Award by the Florida Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office for "outstanding community advocacy for abused and neglected children in Florida and for support of the Guardian Ad Litem Program". Mr. Wilson is President for Speak Up for Children in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Inc., a non-profit organization that supports the local guardian ad litem program.

Douglas A. Lockwood 2005-2006 WHA Chamber President

Douglas A. Lockwood will serve as president of the Winter Haven Area Chamber of Commerce for 2005-2006. A native of Winter Haven, Mr. Lockwood has been a member of the Chamber since 2000. He is also on the board of directors of the Ridge Art Association, has been a Scoutmaster and has been involved with Habitat for Humanity. In addition, Mr. Lockwood has been appointed as Special Magistrate for the City of Winter Haven Code Enforcement.

Robert E. Puterbaugh selected for The Best Lawyers in America

Robert E. Puterbaugh of the firm's Lakeland office has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Puterbaugh was chosen for the practice area of commercial litigation.

Published since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is considered the best referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The Best Lawyers lists are compiled through peer-review surveys. The current edition of Best Lawyers is based on more than 415,000 detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers and is subscribed to by more than 4,000 leading law firms and more than 1,000 of the world's largest corporations

Jack Brandon recently appointed to Judicial Nominating Commission for Second DCA

Jack Brandon of our Lake Wales office was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the Second District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission. It is the responsibility of the Commission to interview all applicants for appointment to the Second District Court of Appeals and make recommendations to the Governor as to the most qualified applicant for judicial service.