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Write a Feature Article
Write an article about the cinnamon buns for the food section of a newspaper. First, reread the description of the cinnamon buns in Chapter 5. Create a recipe for the popular cinnamon buns; be sure to include the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Also, brainstorm a list of adjectives to describe the cinnamon buns. Give the cinnamon buns a catchy name, tell readers why they are good to make at home, and include the recipe.

In the News

Elevator Safety Issues
Ted Baranowski’s job hangs by a cable. Baranowski, of Port Orange, one of about 300 private elevator inspectors in Florida and former president of the Elevator Association of Florida, makes sure public elevators meet state safety standards.

Read about the Accomplishments of Local Teen Scouts:

Being Honored as Citizen of the Month
New Smyrna Beach High School senior Josh Bender became the youngest person ever named as Citizen of the Month as part of an Oak Hill program to honor residents who have excelled in community service.
Becoming an Eagle Scout
For almost a year, a sculpture of three eagles sat perched on a shelf with a brown paper bag covering the third bird.
Working on Projects
A couple of dozen Boy Scouts toiled like the famous cartoon dwarfs Saturday, clearing brush and planting 100 azaleas at the historic Gamble Place, a waterfront complex with a Snow White theme.

Planning Ahead
Pet owners who plan on traveling over the holidays have to make extra provisions for their cats, dogs and birds. Be prepared to pack for a pet.

The "Ick" Factor
Many a mother has screamed in horror after watching a son or daughter handle a dead bird, mouse or frog.
All about Burrowing Owls and Gopher Tortoises
Gopher tortoises are so interconnected with their habitat that a threat to them is also a threat to burrowing owls, indigo snakes, gopher frogs, scrub jays and more than 300 other species.
Losing Local Habitat
Taking a drive along Pell Road is an adventure in wilderness Florida.