Vol. xx46 No.No. xxx42 Thursday,xxxday, October xxx xx, 17,20xx 2013 Goodnight Teachers surprised with grants Default: (NAPLES, FL, October 10, State of Florida Educational Li- lier County and Champions For 2013) – Eighty-one (81) teach- cense for Learning Plate Fund Learning invests 100 percent appointed ers were the happy recipients (www.License4Learning.com). of those dollars in classroom of classroom grant awards to- When the plate is purchased or Feeling day totaling more than $58,000. renewed in Collier County, $20 They were surprised with the of the fee comes back to Cold- See Grants — Page 2 to water good news by volunteers and board members of The Educa- the pain tion Foundation—Champions For Learning. In total, the Foun- board dation delivered 114 grants to 39 by Patty Brant schools in Collier County to sup- Immokalee Bulletin port creative, innovative experi- As Democrats and Republicans Patricia “Anne” Goodnight has ences for students. inch closer to bridging their differ- been appointed to the Immoka- Because of a $20,000 charita- ences or, as of press time, closer ble gift from Herb and Ann Rowe lee Water & Sewer District Board to fi nancial default, the country’s and $15,000 from the PNC Foun- of Commissioners, by Governor fi scal paralysis is making itself felt, Rick Scott. Mrs. Goodnight was dation to support the technol- ogy and capacity for the Connect even into the small corners of the appointed to the seat formerly country, like Immokalee. held by Raymond Holland, who With A Classroom grant pro- gram, every penny donated from The efforts of families and indi- moved out of the District in May viduals trying to recover from the 2011. Mrs. Goodnight is currently the community goes to fund in- novative teacher requests. most serious recession the country working as a teacher, and for the has seen since the Great Depres- Collier County Sheriff’s Depart- “We believe the greatest im- pact can be made in our com- sion are being stymied. ment as a School Crossing Guard. Local residents and businesses Mrs. Goodnight is a long time resi- munity by infl uencing our young- fi nd themselves at the mercy of dent of Immokalee, and previously est members,” commented PNC politics. represented Immokalee as a Col- Wealth Director—Naples, FL, Maybe worse, they all know lier County Commissioner for two Bob Saltarelli, on behalf of the terms from 1984 through 1992. She Foundation. “For that reason, we Submitted phtos that, even if a compromise is struck also was a Collier County School consider our support of educa- before the deadline, it could only Board Member for two terms tion a strategic investment to A grant for iWant to Learn, an IHS social studies project. Pic- prove to be a temporary respite tured are: - Ben Weber, Greg Pasanen and Roy Terry. from 1996 through 2002. She has help broaden their opportunities along a continuously rocky path. It been involved in many community for social and economic mobil- ain’t over till it’s over. based organizations throughout ity.” Local entities, like RCMA, are the years, including the Immoka- “After funding classroom hard pressed for answers on just lee Chamber of Commerce, the grants for many years and seeing how this government impasse will Immokalee Civic Association, and the impact fi rst-hand, we under- affect them, the Immokalee Community Devel- stood how important it was for Like all agencies with federal teachers and the community to funding, when the government be- See Board — Page 2 have this online tool, and we de- gan turning off the fi nancial spig- cided to also contribute to the ca- ots, RCMA has had to try to adapt, See Page 2 for information about pacity that supports the program while waiting for the other shoe to how to contact the newspaper. for teachers,” said Ann Rowe. fall. The following provided sig- Here’s how RCMA has been nifi cant contributions to fund coping: newszap.com teacher grants: Lucie Jenny Free Speech Free Ads The story is a little tougher for MacCarthy Music Fund of the the Redlands Christian Migrant As- Community Foundation of Col- sociation, lier County, Suncoast Schools RCMA Director of Communica- Federal Credit Union Foundation, tions & Marketing Bill Coats said Herb & Ann Rowe, The English- Submitted phtos no tangible effects had been felt as Speaking Union, State Farm, and the proceeds from the specialty Kate Doyle’s Lake Trafford math class Are You so SMART? See Default — Page 2 DRIVE A NEW 2014 ESCAPE FOR ONLY $199 PER MONTH* 36 month lease with approved credit through Ford Credit. $2839 plus tax, title, & license due at signing. Includes first month payment, $0 security deposit, acquisition fee, & capitalized cost reduction. *Stock #14t06. 20 cent per mile over 10500 per year. Includes $1500 RCL Bonus Cash. See dealer for details. More to choose from with similar savings. Image is for illustration purposes only. Offer ends 10/31/13. 2 Immokalee Bulletin October 17, 2013

on till Nov. 1 when RCMA’s funding cycle Numbers provided by Mr. Coats explain begins,” he noted. The federal government that the impact in the Immokalee-LaBelle Default is the largest single funder of Head Start. area, if no funds are available, RCMA em- Board Throughout the state, the total children ployees will remain laid off and families will Continued From Page 1 Continued From Page 1 affected by this potential disaster is 1,853 go without child care. for Redlands Christian Migrant Association This would affect 238 children and 72 yet, but RCMA staff was concerned. opment Corporation. Mrs. Goodnight also alone. staffers in Collier County; 59 children and 26 “It could be a major problem if this goes previously served a two-year term for the staffers in Hendry County and 23 children Board of Commissioners of the Immokalee and several staffers in Glades County. Water and Sewer District beginning in 1996, According to Mr. Coats, Head Start and and two four-year terms beginning in 2000. Grants Early Head Start operate year round or Mrs. Goodnight brings a lifetime of commu- Continued From Page 1 through the school year. They are funded nity service to the IWSD Board of Commis- through June 30, 2014. sioners. These programs fund 138 children and Governor Scott also appointed Magda grants. grants online or call 643-4755 with the name some four-fi fths of our staff in Glades Coun- Ayala to the Immokalee Water & Sewer The award-winning teachers requested of the grant you’d like to fund. ty; 183 children and two-thirds of our staff District Board of Commissioners. Ms. Ayala classroom funding through the Champi- To learn more about The Education in Hendry County; but only 32 children and was appointed to the seat held by Everett ons For Learning’s website where all grant Foundation—Champions For Learning, some 10 staff members in Collier County. Loukonen, whose term expired in 2010, but requests can be viewed and fulfi lled by the please visit www.ChampionsForLearning. The Florida Offi ce of Early Learning is who continued to serve on the Board, until community. The Education Foundation be- org or call 239-643-4755. funded through November. School Readi- replaced. Ms. Ayala is the owner of the Bull- gan funding classroom grants over twenty ness funds pay for 51 children and roughly rider Ballroom in Immokalee, and has lived years ago. The online Connect With a Class- About the PNC Foundation a dozen staff in Collier County; 15 children in the community for over 50 years. She has room program began in 2003, allowing The PNC Foundation, which receives its and several teachers in Hendry Co. and no a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business teachers to post funding requests (from $20 principal funding from The PNC Financial programs in Glades County. from Barry University, and Master of Sci- to $2,000) for creative, innovative experi- Services Group (www.pnc.com), actively In Immokalee, he said migrant and sea- ence Degree in Mental Health from Nova ences for their students, which also invests supports organizations that provide services sonal programs were most at risk. These Southeastern University. She looks forward in best practices to share with other teach- for the benefi t of communities in which it contracts began on Nov. 1, 2012, and end to helping to make the community a better ers. has a signifi cant presence. The foundation Nov. 1, 2013. place for her child and grandchildren. This Teachers will continue to post requests focuses its philanthropic mission on early They must refunded by November 11 for is Ms. Ayala’s fi rst time being appointed online. We encourage community mem- childhood education and community and service to be uninterrupted. “If Congress or elected to a public offi ce in the State of bers to view and fund the projects and help economic development, which includes the functions properly, all new contracts will be Florida. teachers create these experiences for stu- arts and culture. Through Grow Up Great, okay,” Mr. Coats noted. The Governor also appointed Joseph dents. its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC Some RCMA centers don’t use federal Brister to the Board of Commissioners of the Visit www.ChampionsForLearning.org/ has created a $350 million, multi-year initia- money per se- they are funded by the state Immokalee Water & Sewer District. Mr. Bris- CWAC to view teacher requests and fund tive to help prepare children from birth to from federal monies. ter was appointed to the seat formerly held age 5 for success in school If Congress does not reestablish fund- by Veronica Barnhart, who resigned in June and life. ing by Nov. 1 RCMA schools will not open 2013. Mr. Brister is currently an owner and About The Education on Nov. 11. Generally, RCMA centers open the Funeral Director of Brister Funeral Home Foundation—Champions For the second week of November and close in in Immokalee, where he has worked since Learning™ early June. 1994. He also served in the United Stated The Education Founda- This year, three RCMA centers closed in Marine Corps from 1984 through 2000, tion—Champions For Learn- Florida, due to the sequester. Some year when he was honorably discharged. He ing™ is an independent, round centers also closed for the summer holds an Associate in Science Degree from community-based, non-profi t throughout the state, and some programs Saint Petersburg College in 1996. Mr. Brister 501 (c) (3) organization that were lost. is a life-long resident of Immokalee and a lo- brings our community to- This past Spring RCMA lost 5.25 precent cal business owner. This is Mr. Brister’s fi rst gether to invest in innovative of its federal funding. time being appointed or elected to a public practices that enrich the en- RCMA receives 90 percent of its funding offi ce in the State of Florida. vironment for student learn- from the federal goverment and ten percent There is still one vacant position avail- ing. Champions For Learn- from the state. able due to the resignation of Richard Rice ing has been awarded a four Collier County’s three charter schoos, in June 2013. The Governor of the State of star rating, the highest rating including Immokalee Community School, Florida appoints these board members. for sound fi scal management are part of the county district, funded by the Immokalee residents who are interested in and commitment to account- county, so their funding should be intact. serving on the Board are invited to submit ability and transparency by Last May the federal sequester cut backs an application on line from the Governor’s Submitted photo Charity Navigator. Join us forced some RCMA schools to close two website (https://forms.fl gov.com/Question- Lake Trafford Elementary teacher Debora Mosby’s on the bus as a Champion weeks early. naire.aspx). Qualifi ed candidates must be grant was for technology - Authors R Us the Next for Learning and visit www. RCMA has seven centers in Immokalee; registered voters, residents of the District, Generation ChampionsForLearning.org. four in Hendry County; and three in Glade and citizens of the United States. awaiting answers.

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Board meetings are held the The Democratic Club of Immokalee will precincts into one, and what that means for showcase second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. meet on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:45 p.m., Community members, current students’ at Mi Ranchito, 710 W. Main Street, Immoka- voters on election day. She will also speak Get ready for a showcase of student tal- ent. The 33rd Annual Collier County March- families and families who are considering lee, 239-657-1766. Collier County Supervisor on related topics, and will take questions. ing Band Festival is gearing up to have you advancing the education of their students tapping your foot to the drum cadences. The are welcome. There is open enrollment for Students First festival showcasing all seven Collier County all Immokalee transfer or new students. iG- high school marching bands is set for Sat- eneration Empowerment Academy of Col- by Maribel De Armas variety of future careers avail- urday, October 19. It starts at 7 p.m., and lier at Immokalee: 1411 Lake Trafford Road It’s been quite busy for Collier able to them. Fully funded by the will be held at Gulf Coast High School (7878 (corner of 29 & Lake Trafford Road, next to County Public Schools this month Naples Children and Education Shark Way). This is not a competition, but it the First Baptist Church). of October. From our series Foundation (NCEF), the program is an opportunity for the students to present For more information call Synthia LaFon- of Superintendent’s Town Hall has participating students move an evening of entertaining performances. taine, Campus Director, at 239-658-0690. Meetings held throughout the through a career wheel, learning A highlight of the evening comes early in county, to a School Board Meet- about different careers through- the night when all bands combine to open ing held right here in Immokalee out the year. For each career they the show with a performance of the Star Running Club Comes to earlier this week, plus all kinds explore, they learn the specifi c Spangled Banner. The order of performanc- Immokalee of STEM (science, technology, engineering, skills associated with it, plus they build a es after the national anthem will start with and math) events and activities happening cover letter and resume for that specifi c ca- Immokalee High School followed by Naples The Gulf Coast Runners Youth Team is all around – and most importantly, the learn- reer. What great skills they are learning for High School, Lely High School, Golden Gate creating a running branch in Immokalee. ing going on at each of our schools every their future! Dorin Oxender, iTECH Principal, High School, Barron Collier High School, The GCR youth team is open to all young single day – the fi rst few months of the 2013- says, “We are very excited to partner with Palmetto Ridge High School and Gulf Coast runners 7-17. Most of our members are in 2014 school year have certainly been excit- NCEF to bring this experience to middle and High School. elementary or middle school. We train for ing. I want to take some time this week to high school students after school. These are Admission to the festival is $5 per person. both fi tness and competition year round. share just a few items of good news having a the types of collaborative partnerships that Tickets can be purchased from the band di- Runners have to learn skills such as self-dis- positive impact on our Immokalee students. change lives!” He couldn’t have said it bet- rector at each high school or at the stadium cipline, motivation, and setting and achiev- ter. Thank you, NCEF, for your dedication to on the night of the event. To learn more, ing goals. The GCR youth team wants to give Angels Undercover our students. please contact Gulf Coast High School Band every young athlete who has the desire to Director Steve DeLadurantey at 377-1690 or run, the opportunity to run. If you are inter- Eden Park Elementary School was one 33rd Annual Collier County via e-mail at [email protected]. ested in joining the running club- there are of ten elementary schools in our district to practices are twice a week, Monday and recently receive a visit and a special gift from Marching Band Festival Public invited to Wednesday, located at the Immokalee High some very dedicated “angels.” That special gift was in the form of school uniforms that If you are looking for something different School Track at 5:00pm. There is no cost to to do this Saturday night, I may have an idea iGeneration board meeting join-get involved! If you have any questions put a smile on so many children’s faces. Vol- The public is invited to the Board Meet- unteers from Angels Undercover delivered for you. Many of you have probably heard Hugo Gijon (239) 273-3171. more than 10,000 clothing items on their re- the sounds of the Immokalee High School cent tour of elementary schools. They are an Marching Band fi ltering through neighbor- organization that provides clothing to local hoods surrounding the school during any elementary schools where nearly 70 percent given home football game…and what an of the more than 20,000 students are clas- exciting sound it is. If you’d like to enjoy sifi ed as economically needy. That’s some an evening of great performances, consider $50,000 worth of uniforms making our stu- heading out to Gulf Coast High School on dents look sharp in their new threads. Thank Saturday night for the 33rd Annual Collier you, Angels Undercover! County Marching Band Festival. All of our Collier County high school marching bands will be performing and it’s guaranteed to be iTECH After School Program an awesome display of musical talent. About 100 Immokalee middle and high So, I encourage you to support the school students have been participating in Immokalee High Indians on Saturday night something new and exciting this year. For at Gulf Coast High’s stadium (7878 Shark the fi rst time ever, the Immokalee Technical Way). It starts at 7 p.m. and it’s just $5 per Center (iTECH) is offering an after school person to get in. And, Immokalee High program two days a week. But this is not is slated to go fi rst, so make sure to arrive your typical after school program – it’s one early for a seat as the event promises a full where each student is exploring the vast crowd. HERE’S MY CARD Keep the number of these locally owned businesses on hand for all of your service & shopping needs. 4 Immokalee Bulletin October 17, 2013 Local men shoot for the stars after high school by Manny Touron our soccer club very proud and we hope Special to the Immokalee Bulletin that other players can follow their footsteps Three former Cobra players are now at- and take the challenge. tending post high school institutions. After Jesus is now doing a second high school graduating from Immokalee High School senior year at Salisbury Prep School in Salis- Jesus “Chinchi“ Velazco, Eduardo ”Borre” bury, Connecticut. He is also a member of Soto, and Alejandro “Pelon“ Mendoza have the varsity soccer team and doing well. Je- continued their education. The sons of agri- sus saw this opportunity to enhance his ex- cultural parents knew that a college educa- periences and make connections with other tion was the only way of breaking the cycle students in a different part of the country. Je- of “la labor.” sus, winner of the Gates Millennium, and the Eduardo and Alejandro are attending Immokalee High School representative of Georgia Perimeter College in Dunwoody, the Winged Foot Athlete Award could have Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. They are already been accepted to fi ve major univer- also members of the nationally ranked Jag- sities but decided to attend Salisbury for one uars Men’s Soccer Program. After this past year. He is doing extremely well on and off Saturday’s game, a 2-1 victory against the the fi eld. He will be visiting Union College second team in the nation at the Junior Col- in New York State as well as Richmond Uni- lege level the Jaguars are now ranked tenth versity as possible colleges for next year, but in the country. These young men were top there will many colleges looking at him as a players here at home and it is fi tting that possible candidate for 2014. they are playing at the highest level of soc- These boys have proved that if you really cer. They are learning about college life and want something there is a way to get there. the rigorous academic challenges presented We hope that many other of our young men at that level. They continue to support each and young ladies continue to strive for a bet- other on and off the fi eld. They have made ter future. Cobra U19 boys’ record Submitted photos/Manny Touron Left: Eduardo Soto and Alejandro Mendoza are attending Georgia Perimeter College in Dunwoody, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. Right: Jesus Velazco is 31 wins, 0 losses now doing a second high school senior year at Salisbury Prep School in Salis- bury, Connecticut. Coach Garza guides Cobra U19 boys 2-0 score and thus ending their unbeaten to 31 wins, no losses, going back to last streak. season when the U19 boys won their Divi- These boys will change uniform color sion, the Region C Championship, and The and will start to wear the Immokalee Indi- Engaged? Just married? Golden anniversary? President’s Cup. A streak of 22 consecutive ans red as they head to Immokalee High Birthday? Holiday? New baby? games without a loss is not easy to attain. School for the winter season. As for Coach Many of the boys on that team had started Garza, it is time to take a well-deserved Share your news in print and online with the Cobras since their middle school rest and think whether or not to continue days and continued right through high coaching next year. He has been with many school. of the boys for several seasons and has es- Along the way they won many tourna- tablished a winning reputation around the Celebrations ments and several league championships. state. Several of them are gone to college or to The team is ranked 29th in Florida, the work place. Some new faces and the 116th in Region 3 which covers several fl.newszap.com/celebrations remainder of the team members picked up states, and 465th in the country. Knowing where they left last season. This year the Coach Garza, all he needs is a little rest be- team moved to the Premier Division of the fore he starts talking about coming back to For a modest charge, USA league and was undefeated until the coach next year’s team. each package includes: last of the season when they fell to the fi rst Congratulations to him and the boys for place team in the league (Manasota) by a their job on and off the fi eld. U
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Cross Country: Our boys and girls cross coaches Come to our clubhouse at 908 Roberts country teams completed in Tallahassee on Many parents have called me over the last Avenue ( located behind the Immokalee October 12 in the FSU Pre-State cross coun- year or if they see me at the store, bank, or Foundation Building ) next Wednesday Oc- try meet. This is one of the most prestigious other places in town they ask when are we tober 23, 2013 at 7 p.m. and check out how and challenging cross country events in the going to start soccer for their children. They you can get involved. entire state. This event had competitors from say that their children have never played but We want to make this project collabora- Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, they would really like to try it. Well, here is tion between the Immokalee Sports Com- which allowed our students to compete your call. plex and our club The Soccer Pit Cobras. against some of the best cross country run- You do not need to be a soccer player or Manny Touron ners in the southeastern portion of the coun- a soccer expert to lead a small group of play- President – Soccer Pit Cobras try. Despite the challenging course and the Monday, October 21. Charity Gonzales, tough competition, our students still were Laura Lozano, Heather Martinez and Diana able to display their Indian Pride. Leonel Nunez also did a great job of representing Sport Shorts Delacruz was able to set a new school re- the Indians. cord with a time of 15:30.96, while runners Football: On Friday night the Indians Little League umpire clinic place. There will be no charge for the clinic Urias Velasquez, Frandy Cherilus, Dagoberto were able to overcome a 20-6 defi cit to de- and will be available from the age of 16 years Andrade, Robert Aguirre, Hector Hernan- feat the Naples Eagles 33-27 to move to 5-2 We are starting the season on a good note old and up. If you are interested please give dez, Marco Hernandez and Alejandro Ruiz on the season after 5 consecutive victories. If you are interested in being a umpire this were also able to turn in personal best times They were led on offense by Louinelson Ce- season, there will two umpire clinics held us a call at the numbers provided. This year during the race. lian and JC Jackson with the offensive line in Immokalee at the Little League park. First will be a very good year and with your help, On the girl’s side, Angela Cruz, Regine giving Nelson ample time to fi nd other re- clinic will be held on Saturday, October, 26, Immokalee Little League and our youth will Francois, Sonia Rincon, Selena Velasquez, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 AM to 3:00 shine. If you are interested in volunteering, Kristina Vera, Amber Gonzalez and Vanessa ceivers like D’Ernest Johnson and Taeylor pm with a break for lunch. The second clinic please give us a call at the numbers provid- Gonzalez completed very well Porter throughout the night. On a defense will on November 16, 2013 same time and ed. Thank You for your support. Golf: Our girls golf team competed in that was led by Luis Parra, with one inter- county and district golf matches on the 9th ception and several pass break-ups, the In- and 16th of October. In the county, they dians were able to hold the Eagles to one Community Briefs were able to come in fourth, well ahead of touchdown the entire second half allowing Lely, Golden Gate and Palmetto Ridge. In the them to secure the victory. VPK under the pavilion! Saturday, October 26, district, the girls came in fi fth; with Jasmin Special Thanks: The administration 5-8 p.m. For more information please call Jaimes shooting a school record low of 107, would like to take time to thank the entire If you live in Florida and your child turns Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1st St. which allowed her to qualify for the regional community for helping I.H.S raise $1,500 4 years of age by September 1, Your child meet that will be held in Port Charlotte on that will go towards breast cancer research. is eligible to participate in Florida’s free Phone (239) 252-4449. Voluntary Prekindergaten (VPK) education program. For more information please call (239) 252-4449. Have it all... 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If you have questions for resident use and Call (239)777-2788 have excellent organizational and communication or doubts about any ad classes. From access to on these pages, we ad- skills. Computer skills and profi ciency with word Carl Kuehner Shop here first! processing, spreadsheet, database and other soft- vise that before respond- Community Center The classified ads ware/applications are essential. ing or sending money educational and social ahead of time, you check programs. Must be [email protected] Multi-Craft with the Better Business farm or grove labor Houses - Rent Apply online at www.ussugar.com Journeyman Bureau at 772-878-2010 employed Business & Service Directory for previous complaints. Farm Worker Village Safely fabricate, install, Pay no more than 30% invites you to come inspect, maintain, trou- Some 800 and 900 tele- of your households home. 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October 17, 2013 Immokalee Bulletin 7 School Briefs Grant money for local airport Comment on standards fl standards.org and Email: fl standards@fl - A $6.6 million runway rehabilitation has “The investment in new infrastructure doe.org. The Florida Department of Education landed at the Immokalee Regional Airport. demonstrates a commitment from the All comments must be submitted by Oc- Collier County Airport Executive Director FAA, (state) DOT and Collier County to the (FLDOE) recently held three public meetings tober 31, 2013, to be considered for review. Chris Curry announced September 17 the advancement of the Immokalee Regional regarding Florida mathematics and English For more information, visit the department’s U.S. Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) would Airport,” Curry told the Naples Daily News. language arts Standards. In addition to the Standards Review webpage. For more in- be delivering $8 million in grants to Col- meetings, the FLDOE is providing other op- formation about the Florida Department of “These agencies recognize the importance lier’s three county-owned airports with the of this asset to the development of the com- portunities for input via a Website: www. Education, visit www.fl doe.org. Immokalee grant being by far the biggest. munity.” The Marco Island Executive Airport will receive $1.49 million to improve that air- Curry became director of the county port’s main apron and aircraft tie-down airports in 2010 and during his tenure has Fall Fest Town Tailgate area while the Everglades Airport will get secured nearly $11 million in FAA grants for $650,000 for construction of a taxiway at the airport upgrades. His contract with Collier south end of that strip. County expired at the end of September and at Ave Maria Collier County government will pitch in Collier County commissioners voted earlier $800,000 toward the Immokalee project. this year against extending his contract. AVE MARIA, FL., -- October 10, 2013 and citrus will also be available for sale. – Ave Maria Development’s weekly Town For more information, please contact Tailgate Party gets even bigger when it hosts Ave Maria Development at 239-352-3903. the season special, Fall Fest Town Tailgate AVE MARIA Party from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Satur- The Town of Ave Maria has been de- day, October 19. The event will be held in signed as a hometown for the 21st century, the Town Center just prior to the 1:00 pm a place where residents of different genera- AMU football game and will highlight a bun- tions and backgrounds can fi nd all they need gee run, sticky wall, football toss, and live to live life to the fullest – schools, shopping, dj. Pack up your vehicle, grab some friends, employment opportunities, recreational fa- and get spirited as the best tailgate will win a cilities, and more. In addition, the presence $100 gift card to Publix Supermarket. Park- of Ave Maria University offers educational ing spaces are on a fi rst come, fi rst served and cultural experiences unlike any other basis. Free game admission to the Ave Maria in the area. At its build out, it will include University football game. 11,000 residences in its 4,000 acres. Also on Saturday, October 19 will be the Ave Maria is located at the intersection of Collier Family Farms Fall Fest located on Oil Well and Camp Keais Roads in eastern Ave Maria Boulevard, the main entrance Collier County. The main entrance, on Oil into town. This outdoor farm event, from Well just west of Camp Keais, leads to the 10 a.m.-4 p.m, will include pumpkin paint- Town Center. ing, hay rides, homemade ice cream, farm For more information, please visit www. games, and pony photos. Organic produce avemaria.com or call 239-352-3903 The Future is Bright for the ESC’s Hendry Glades Center Change is on its way at Edison State dry/Glades Center expects a portion of the College. During its September meeting, the grant to be used here. Currently, we are Edison Board of Trustees voted to approve researching potential local programs that a new college name: Florida SouthWestern may be funded by the grant to benefi t our State College or FSW. The change is not in- community’s future workforce. The Center stantaneous and must still go through the expects to add more staff to support the legislative process. Once approved, the new programming. new name will go into effect on July 1. The Hendry/Glades Center experienced While saying farewell to the Edison enrollment growth this fall. While enroll- name that has identifi ed us for over 50 ment numbers remained fl at across the years will be bittersweet, here at the Hen- institution, ours grew. Our student popula- dry Glades Center, we look forward to the tion increased seven percent, and the total possibilities it will bring. To us, the new course load taken by students increased name represents inclusion as it adds more 12 percent. Our growth can be attributed focus on our entire region and total college to two things we’ve done this semester to community, not just the coastal communi- improve services to the Hendry and Glades ties for which Edison is known. county communities. First, we’ve increased The college won’t be giving up its past the variety of course offerings by adding entirely. To keep ties with our history and some high demand courses that previ- namesake, the Lee Campus will become ously required students to travel to other the Thomas Edison Campus, and college campuses to complete. Secondly, we’ve offi cials are exploring the return of our col- provided more services to our Curtis Schol- lege athletics program–the Buccaneers. arship students in helping them apply and The coming year will truly be an exciting complete the necessary paperwork to re- time for our college. ceive the scholarship. It is a credit to our lo- Edison State College also received some cal student services staff and the support of exciting news when we learned that we the College’s academic administration that were awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant we have been able to expand our reach to that funds educational programs for skilled the Hendry and Glades communities. jobs in rural communities. Hendry and Jeff Gibbs is the Director of the Edison State Glades counties will benefi t as the Hen- College, Hendry/Glades Center. 8 Immokalee Bulletin October 17, 2013 Sewing Circle brings hope to breast cancer patients Palacois Amid the steady hum of sewing ma- chines and the buzz of friendly chatter, graduates from members of the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida Project Hope Sewing Circle enjoyed an old-time sewing bee for a great cause, Oct. 5. basic training The women fi rst learned about Project PFC Joshua Palacois, LaBelle High School Hope through the Healthcare Network’s Class of 2013 graduate, has completed a 10 affi liation with Susan G. Komen for the week Basic Combat Training on September Cure Southwest Florida. The project pro- vides volunteers with the materials to cre- 13, 2013, at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Joshua is ate handcrafted inspirational tote bags for now at Fort Sam Houston Texas, for his AIT women newly-diagnosed with breast can- as a Combat Medic. We congratulate Joshua cer. Once completed, the bags are fi lled for his outstanding achievement. Joshua is with information and comforting items to the son of Anna Puente Martinez and step- let recipients know they are not alone in son of Luis Martinez of LaBelle, and son of their new journey. According to Karen Smith, Healthcare Tony Palacios of Immokalee. Network Naples Medical Operations Man- ager, Project Hope volunteers can create the bags at home, but the group decided to have an old fashioned sewing bee. Submitted photo/Kaydee Tuff “One of our volunteers is a breast can- The Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida Project Hope Sewing Circle cer survivor so this project was especially completed ten handcrafted tote bags, Oct. 5. The quilted bags feature inspira- close to her heart,” said Smith, “It’s more tional messages and will be given to breast cancer patients. From left, Anna fun to do things together and since sewing Herrera, Karen Smith, Carleen Burch, Shirley Garypie, Mary Ann Sloan and machines aren’t as common as they used Laura Rutizer, a previous Healthcare Network employee. to be, this was an opportunity for those of us who have them to share our skills with with an amazing luncheon in a fl ourish of cial and social issues. When mom is sick, it others.” pink. affects the whole family.” Veteran seamstress and breast cancer “The bags turned out beautifully and the Annually, the Healthcare Network pro- survivor Mary Ann Sloan acted as group messages on them are so inspirational,” vides primary care for 36,000 people in instructor, navigating the sewing pattern said Smith. “Being diagnosed with breast Southwest Florida (25,000 are children) instructions to ensure all the bags were put cancer is debilitating for any woman, but it at 13 medical and dental service locations together correctly. is especially diffi cult for our patients, most throughout Collier County, including the Shirley Garypie provided volunteers of whom are already struggling with fi nan- Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®.