IHS Student Becomes First Volleyball Player to Receive a Scholarship

BULLETIN Serving Immokalee, Ave Maria and Eastern Collier County Vol. 51 No. 18 Thursday, May 3, 2018 Invitation for all Immokalee to Immokalee get aid under Christians EPA Brownfields

By Rick Heers Grant Program Special to the Immokalee Bulletin Special to the Immokalee Bulletin We, in our community of Immokalee, have been suffering so much The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- heartache the past few cy announced grants to 144 communities weeks with a cloud nationwide, including five in Florida, at a of death and de- news conference in Atlanta on Wednes- pression blan- day, April 25. The projects being financed are part of the Brownfields Redevelopment keting our area. Program, which will give these cities and re- There have been gional agencies money to conduct environ- two suicides of stu- Submitted photo/Carica Astrel mental assessments and cleanups in locally dents enrolled at Estfania Louis was joined on stage by her mother and uncle who helped her designated areas. the high school since celebrate her scholarship A grant of $600,000 funneled through the Christmas break, plus Southwest Florida Regional Planning Coun- the suicide of another student who cil will finance hazardous substance and graduated less than five years ago, the unex- petroleum cleanup projects in Immokalee, pected ‘heart failure’ death of a 14-year old IHS student becomes Clewiston and Moore Haven, and a $300,000 girl a few weeks ago, the life sentence re- allocation will be spent for similar projects cently given for murdering a former student in Pahokee. a few years ago, another recent graduate the “EPA’s Brownfields Program expands the victim of an unsolved murder on the East first volleyball player ability of communities to recycle vacant and coast where the young lady was attending abandoned properties for new, productive college...on and on, the incidents continue reuses, using existing infrastructure,” said to pile up. We’ve also witnessed the pass- EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt in announc- ing of several godly former employees of to receive a scholarship ing the grants. “These grants leverage other the Collier County Schools... Mrs. Florence public and private investments, and improve Jelks, Mrs. Phyllis Fryson, and most recently By Carica Astrel career and that sense of security wasn’t of- local economies through property cleanup Mrs. Beverly Pringle. Special to the Immokalee Bulletin fered at other schools.” and redevelopment.” I know that many of you have been and Going off to college is a joyful moment Administrator Trey Glenn of the EPA’s “It feels good knowing that I successfully are continuing to pray for our Immokalee but can also be a difficult transition for some Region 4, which includes Florida along with completed all my years of high school and families, but, as co-director with T.W. Mal- students including Louis. “I’m nervous Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, now I’m on the road to college. Knowing lory of the Immokalee Ministerial Alliance, about keeping up with school and volleyball North and South Carolina, Tennessee and that I have something good going for myself we are calling on all our churches in town and I’m nervous about playing volleyball at the sovereign lands of six Native American feels great,” says Estfania Louis, who will be to join together and have a united ‘PRAYER a level that I’ve never played before, but I’m tribes, noted that $8.9 million of the to- graduating from Immokalee High School excited to start a new chapter in my life and tal $54.3 million awarded is coming to the WALK’ around Immokalee High and Mid- in a few weeks and will be attending North I’ll be working towards my major and my Southeast. dle Schools. I believe we need to reclaim Carolina Central University where she will career which makes me happy. I’m excited “Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup the peace, health and prosperity that GOD be the first Immokalee volleyball player to intends for us to enjoy. It’s time for us to lay to experience college life and of course vol- grants target communities that are econom- recieve a scholarship. leyball!” ically disadvantaged and provide assistance aside any denominational differences and “I never pictured myself in this position, take back all that the Enemy is trying to do Volleyball was just a fun hobby for this where environmental cleanup and new job to be getting my college education at NCCU star athlete, but after spending countless opportunities are needed,” he said. “These to us. feels good and I’m ready to further my vol- Today, Thursday, May 3 is the National hours on the court, her love for volleyball funds mean a great deal to these commu- leyball career,” Louis added. grew rapidly. Besides volleyball, the I.H.S nities.” Day of Prayer, and we are asking that ev- It took Louis an entire year to decide that eryone in the Immokalee community that senior has participated in travel volleyball, “Florida has been very successful with NCCU was the right school for her. After vis- basketball, track and has always been eager our Brownfields Redevelopment Program believes in GOD and the power of prayer iting the university and meeting her soon to join with us at the Immokalee Parks and Rec to try softball. Louis has been playing sports (BRP) over the years, and our efforts have be coaches she knew that becoming an ea- been strengthened through funding re- pavilion on 1st Street for a walk of prayerful for seven years and gained interest in athlet- gle was the right choice. “NCCU just felt like ics after hearing numerous comments about ceived from EPA Brownfields grants,” Carrie victory around the middle and high school home, the coaching staff brought me in like her height and constantly being asked if she Kruchell, Florida BRP manager and liaison, campuses at 5:30 p.m. There are plenty of I was part of their family, they let me know played sports. said. “We are extremely pleased to learn Biblical examples that could be used when that they would help me with anything I Jokingly, Louis said, “Let me give it a that once again Florida’s communities will united community prayer brought about need from my academics, tutoring and they shot, I don’t want to be like my sister, tall benefit from a total of $1.2 million that has positive changes. If you are unable to join provided me with an academic advisor that with us, you can do the same individually. would be with me throughout my college See Valleyball — Page 2 See Program — Page 2 2 Immokalee Bulletin May 3, 20t8

clear that she would miss her family, her sure all my school work was done, I never Volleyball coaches, and friends once she goes off to wanted sports to be a reason as to why 1 college, but waking up at 6 a.m. and eating wasn’t doing my best in school.” Continued From Page 1 the questionable cafeteria food were a few With graduation quickly approaching a To Reach Us things that were not going to be missed. for nothing, so 1 started plaving sports and few last words Louis would like to say to her Mailing Address: P.O. Box 518 Louis really encourages athletes in high I liked it." La Belle. FL 35975 school to focus on their academics and notcoaches are “Thank you so much for all the Volleyball became one of Louis’s favor Physical Address: 22 Fl. Thompson Ave, only sports because school is just as imhelp that you guys provided me with and all ite sports to play because of all the doors it Phone: (239) 657-6000 portant. “It was hard for me to balance two the doors you opened for me and always opened for tier and basketball because her sports and school. Sometimes [ was getting Fax: (863) 675-1449 pushing tne to be a better person, athleti Websi te: www.immokaIeebuTletin.com coach Bridgette Toombs pushed tier to be off flights at 2 a.m. and had to be up at 5 the best athlete, student, and person she a.m. for school. Even though 1 was exhaust cally, academically and socially and not only To Submit News could be. ed I did my best not to miss school because 1being around for sports but being around The Immokalee Bulletin welcomes submissions The soon to be graduate made it very didn’t want to deal with credit denial. 1 made when 1 was going through stuff.” from its readers. Opinions, calendar items, story ideas and photographs are welcome. Call (239) can generate jobs and spur economicexample, EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving 657-6000 to reach our newsroom. The deadline growth. A study analyzing 48 brownfields for all news items is 11 a.m. on Monday prior to Program Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving the following Thursday's publication. sites found that an estimated $29 million to Fund can be used, under certain condi Continued From Page I $97 million in additional tax revenue was E-Mail: ibnewsfg newszap.uom tions, to address the water-quality aspects generated for local governments in a single been awarded for environmental site assessyear after cleanup. This is two to seven timesof brownfield sites and the assessment and To Place a Display Ad ments in fiscal 2018-19. These assessment more than the $12.4 million EPA contribut construction of drinking water infrastructure Phone: (239) 657-6000 grants support this important first stage ofed to the cleanup of these brownfield sites. on brownfields, respectively. EPA’s Water In The deadline for all advertising is 4 p.m. on Fri protecting and preserving our environment,Another study found that property values offrastructure Finance and Innovation Act pro day for the following Thursday’s which sets the stage for future redevelop homes located near brownfields sites that publication gram may also serve as a potential source of ment and reuse." are cleaned up increased by between 5 per E-mail: ebadsales(« newszap.eotn long-term, low-cost supplemental financing The Brownfields Program targets com cent and 15 percent after cleanup. munities that are economically disadvan In addition, communities can use brownto fund brownfields project development Billing Department taged and provides funding and assistance fields funding to leverage water infrastruc and implementation activities to address E-mail: bill tea tn(" ncwszap.com to transform blighted sites into assets that ture loans and other financial resources. Forwater quality aspects of brownfields. To Place a Classified Ad Call I -877 353-2424 to place it from home or Students First go to ww\v. newszap.com By Jennifer L. Kupiec For Subscriptions Specialist, Communications & Community Phone: 1-800-282-8586 Engagement Collier County Public Schools Visit immokaleebullettn.com Students at Immokalee H igl i School ( IHS) or email [email protected]. recently received a special visit from Native Pride Arts, a Native American dance group Stan that travels the United States performing Publisher:Katrina Elsken at schools and other venues. Larry Yazzie, Croup Advertising Manager:lamie Limoges founder and artistic director for Native Pride News and Ad Services:Dale Conyers Arts, shared the story of himself and his tribe Advertising Sales:Anakaren Salinas with the 1HS students. Adverlising Services:Barbara Call'ee According to Assistant Principal Maryann Gallegos, "The students enjoyed the dance moves that went with the music. 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The students selected Masthead photo courtesy of YVaddy Thompson across the state. service, communication, problem solving/to participate in the pilot will be announced www, face book.com/waddyt photos This program’s goal is to develop a trainedtroubleshooting, writing and computer skills.prior to the end of the school year. May 3, 2018 Immokalee Bulletin 3 David Lawrence Center Young Executives to host Sunset Cruise David Lawrence Center, Collier County’s There are three ticket levels ranging in only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental price from $45 - $65 depending on the num- health and addiction recovery treatment ber of drink tickets and raffle tickets includ- center serving children, adults and families, ed at the time of registration. Prices for each pleased to announce the DLC Young Execu- level will increase by $5 after June 5, 2018. tives will host the 7th Annual Sunset Cruise For sponsorship information or to register, on June 14, 2018 (National Flag Day) aboard visit DavidLawrenceCenter.org or contact the Naples Princess at 550 Port O Call Way. Emily Budd at 239-304-3505 or emilyb@dl- Boarding begins at 6:00 p.m. with the cruise cmhc.com. taking place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The David Lawrence Center Young Ex- This wildly popular event often sells ecutives are a group of next generation out filling with anyone with a passion for philanthropists and business professionals supporting mental health awareness and throughout Collier County whose mission is helping others. The two-hour cruise along to build awareness of the Center. Submitted photo Naples Bay will feature a fun, festive atmo- Southwest Florida nonprofit David Law- sphere, music, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a Almost Maine coming to the Firehouse priceless encore performance of a beautiful rence Center is a national leader in providing world-class mental health and addiction The Firehouse Community will present “Almost, Maine” to finish up it’s 25th Naples sunset. season on May 4, 5, 6 and 11, 12, 13. Playful and surreal experiences are Attendees are encouraged to get into the recovery solutions for children, adolescents and adults. The Center’s innovative, integrat- commonplace in the world of John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” where on one Flag Day spirit by wearing their most patriot- deeply cold and magical Midwinter Night, citizens of Almost - not organized ic apparel. Casual red, white and “nautical” ed treatment includes inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services enough for a town, too populated for a wilderness - experience the life-alter- blue attire is encouraged by all and a prize ing power of the human heart. Relationships end, begin, or change beyond – a comprehensive system of care funded will be awarded to the most patriotic outfit. recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers All proceeds from DLC Young Executives by community and government support. turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis events benefit the mission, operations, and Each year, David Lawrence Center creates and populated with characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, expansion of David Lawrence Center’s com- life-changing wellness for more than 9,000 and sincere, “Almost, Maine” is a series of loosely connected tales about munity-based prevention and treatment pro- people through over 220,000 treatment ses- love, each with a compelling couple at its center, each with its own touch grams that help the 1-in-4 local children and sions. To learn more, please call 239-455- of sorcery. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 2 adults who experience psychological and 8500 or visit www.DavidLawrenceCenter. p.m. matinee on Sunday both week-ends. Reserved seats are $14.00 and can substance use challenges. org. be purchased by calling (863) 675-6799 (leave a message) or buy online at www.firehousecommunitytheatre.com. The Firehouse Community Theatre is Florida Seniors Earned $150 located in downtown LaBelle at 241 North Bridge Street. Million through Airbnb in 2017 Airbnb Florida, the Sunshine State’s nificant risk to physical and mental health, leading community driven hospitality com- while offering the opportunity to continue pany, released a report today documenting to learn and grow by encountering new the economic impact of home sharing and ideas and cultures that come from inter- vacation rentals for Florida’s senior com- action with other people,” said Jeff John- munity. son, AARP Florida State Director. “Several Florida, over 45 percent of Airbnb’s models of home-sharing, from online plat- 40,000 plus hosts are seniors. Floridian se- forms to old-fashioned roommate-hunting, niors earned over $150 million through the provide the additional benefit of revenue or Airbnb platform in 2017, indicating the ca- cost-sharing for older home owners, allow- pacity of home sharing to produce supple- ing them financial security and the ability mental income for older generations and to age in place.” sustain retirement. Airbnb Florida Senior Data “We’re happy to see seniors throughout • Florida seniors earned $150 million our state utilizing technology to take full through sharing their homes in 2017 economic advantage of their properties • Over 18,000 Florida seniors share their and sustain their retirements,” said Jeffrey homes or a vacation rental through Airbnb S. Bragg, Secretary of the Florida Depart- • Seniors are the most prevalent age de- ment of Elder Affairs. “Under the Scott Ad- ministration, we will continue to support mographic of Airbnb hosts in Florida the efforts of private sector platforms like • Seniors are the fastest growing age Airbnb to facilitate economic opportunities demographic of Airbnb hosts in Florida -- for older Floridians.” with 46 percent year-over-year growth in Southwest Florida is the most promi- total senior hosts nent Florida hub for senior hosts, with over • Seniors are the best reviewed Airbnb 50 percent of hosts in the region ages 55 hosts in Florida -- 85 percent receive 5-star plus and up. Throughout all of Florida, se- reviews niors account for the fastest growing and • Females account for 60 percent of the best reviewed Airbnb host demograph- Airbnb’s Florida host community - the ic. highest proportion of any other age demo- “Many older Floridians are realizing that graphic sharing their home provides benefits like • The typical Florida senior host earns preventing isolation, which itself is a sig- $6,400 a year in income through Airbnb 4 Immokalee Bulletin May 3, 2018 Four FSW employees recognized with NISOD Awards Four Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) faculty and staff members have been named winners of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NI- SOD) Award for 2018. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize college faculty, staff and administrators each year who have demonstrated an outstand- ing commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. FSW students and employees submit nominations for their professors and colleagues for this award based on teaching and learning practices that encourage student achievement. Dr. Katie Paschall, professor of speech at the FSW Collier Campus, has received the NISOD Excellence Award for Professional Development and Scholarship; Don Rans- ford, professor of mathematics at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, has received the NISOD Excellence Award for Service to the College and Community; and Sandra Seifert, professor of mathematics at the FSW Hend- Submitted photos ry/Glades Curtis Center, has received the Bottom Left: Sandra Seifert. Top Left: Dr. Katie Paschall. Top Center: Amy En- NISOD Excellence Award for Teaching and glish. Top Right: Don Ransford. Presenting the awards is Dr. Jeff Stewart, FSW Instruction. This year’s recipient of the NI- provost and vice president, Academic Affairs. SOD Staff Excellence Award is Amy English, Academic Support Center specialist at the FSW Hendry /Glades Curtis Center. “The NISOD Excellence Awards gives our students, faculty and staff the opportunity to recognize those college employees that go above and beyond their everyday duties in guiding our students to the ultimate goal of graduation,” said Dr. Jeff Stewart, FSW provost and vice president, Academic Affairs. “We are proud of the dedication and com- HELLO Immokalee! mitment these staff and faculty members have provided to ensure our students reach My Business Is... their greatest potential.” In 1989, in connection with a University of Texas at Austin national study of teaching ...Introduce yourself to new customers in our next local shopping guide! It’s a great excellence, NISOD hosted its first ceremony way to showcase your products and services honoring NISOD Excellence Award recip- to consumers who care about keeping ients. It has since become the largest and our community vibrant and strong by most inspiring gathering that recognizes the supporting local businesses like yours, contributions and achievements of commu- that want to make the most of their profes- nity and technical college faculty, adminis- sional development dollars, NISOD provides trators and staff. This year’s recipients will budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-fo- Ads are just be recognized during NISOD’s International cused programs and resources. For nearly Conference on Teaching and Leadership Ex- 40 years, NISOD’s customer-focused ap- $35 cellence in May. proach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members. For Call John at 239.657.6000 today, and let About NISOD: more information about NISOD, visit www. us start spreading For community and technical colleges nisod.org. the word about your business.

“Give Me a Call” to advertise your business here! 239-657-6000 May 3, 2018 Immokalee Bulletin 5 May is Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month This May, the Florida Department of High- In 2017 preliminarily, there were 9,535 ida Driver License Handbook for more safety do not maneuver like passenger vehicles. way Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) motorcycle crashes and 6,521 bicycle crash- tips about operating on roadways. Drivers are reminded to stay out of the is reminding motorists statewide to safely es in Florida. That is more than 300 motorcy- “Understanding how to share the road “No Zone,” the blind spots in front, behind share the road with motorcycles and bicycle and bicycle crashes every week, resulting responsibly is critical for the safety of Flo- and on both sides of commercial vehicles, cles in recognition of Motorcycle and Bicy- in 611 motorcycle and bicycle fatalities last ridians, visitors and our police officers who and never tailgate. Always pass on the left cle Safety Awareness Month. In addition, the year. work on bicycles and motorcycles,” said Mi- for maximum visibility and watch for wide DHSMV is providing drivers information to “Motorists should use caution when driv- ami Shores Police Chief Kevin Lystad, Presi- turns. safely drive around large commercial vehi- ing around large trucks and watch for mo- dent of the Florida Police Chiefs Association. cles. DHSMV and its division of the Florida torcycles and bicycles,” said Colonel Gene “It’s important for motorists to be mindful of Visit DHSMV’s website for more informa- Highway Patrol is partnering with the Florida Spaulding, Director of the Florida Highway these vehicles and help us keep our roads tion and resources for the Motorcycle and Department of Transportation, Florida Police Patrol. “By staying alert, drivers and riders and highways safer for all users.” Bicycle Safety Awareness Month: Share the Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Associa- can help create a safer road environment for In addition to motorcycles and bicycles, Road campaign. The public is encouraged tion and the Florida Trucking Association to everyone to Arrive Alive.” motorists are reminded to safely share the to report dangerous drivers by dialing *FHP spread these important messages. In 2017 preliminarily, of the 10,232 mo- road with commercial vehicles. Large trucks (*347). “Smaller vehicles are harder to see on the torcyclists involved in a crash, 42 percent road. Drivers must be sure to always look were not wearing a helmet and more than twice, use caution when changing lanes and 85 percent were male. Motorists are remind- give others plenty of space,” said DHSMV ed never to share the lane with a motorcy- Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. “Sharing cle, maintain a four-second buffer zone be- the road is everyone’s responsibility. Wheth- tween you and a motorcyclist and increase er you operate a large truck, passenger ve- space when encountering bad weather and hicle, motorcycle or bicycle, learn your role road conditions. Do not follow too closely on the road and always look out for one an- behind a motorcycle or bicycle. Motorists other.” and bicyclists should refer to the official Flor- Representative Donalds announces Town Hall Meetings Representative Byron Donalds (District Halls will be held at the following locations. 80) announced four town hall meetings, Collier County two in Collier County and two in Hendry Date: May 7, 2018 County, that will take place in May. The Location: North Collier Regional Park Hendry County town halls will be hosted Exhibit Hall 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples, with Senator Kathleen Passidomo (District FL 34109 28). Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Representative Donalds will be updat- Date: May 9, 2018 ing the community on the 2018 Legislative Location: IFAS Agriculture Research Session and interacting directly with con- Center 2685 FL-29, Immokalee, FL 34142 stituents on key issues through a question Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and answer format. Representative Byron Donalds and Sen- AUTO • HOME • COMMERICAL • BOAT • RV Representative Byron Donalds issued ator Kathleen Passidomo Town Halls MOTORCYCLE • SR22 (IMMEDIATE) • WORKERS COMP the following statement, “I am looking for- Hendry County ward to engaging in productive dialogue Date: May 10, 2018 LOW DOWN PAYMENTS • LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS with the good people of District 80, and the Location: Clewiston City Hall We make sure you’re always with the best company! chance to listen to their concerns and sug- 115 W Ventura Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440 WE SHOP FOR YOU! Over 25 Different companies gestions. The 2018 Legislative Session was Time: 5:30-7:30 pm eventful and historical, and I am excited to Date: May 16, 2018 share those accomplishments with com- Location: LaBelle Civic Center Phone (239) 657.3614 • Fax (239) 657.6468 • Email [email protected] munity members.” 481 Highway 80 W, LaBelle, FL 33925 711 West Main Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142 Representative Byron Donalds Town Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. www.bhins.com • Se habla Espanol

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May 3, 2018 Immokalee Bulletin 7 Community Briefs Free Family Event todo DIVERSIÓN! El Parque de Immoka- Avenue, Naples, Florida 34102, invites you to vided for free. For more information or to lee, 321 North 1st Street. Sábado, 5 de Mayo, a Star Wars Party at 2 p.m., Saturday, May register to attend, call Tara Tallaksen at (239) Walking to Wellness - there will be 2018 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 5. Dress like your favorite Star Wars charac- 254-4279 or Rosa Martinez (239) 658-3129. games, a Food Bank, Zumba, bike safety, Mache pou yon pi bon sante! ter and come enjoy a Star Wars film. There Este grupo de apoyo es para familias de physical fitness, Health information and Jwèt ak manje Prekosyon pou monte will be games and refreshments. All ages niños con necesidades especiales de cual- more! ON Saturday, May 5, at the Immoka- bisiklèt Zumba Aktivite fizik Enfòmasyon are welcome. Seating is available on a first- quier tipo. Proporciona la capacidad para lee Community Park, 321 North 1st Street sou lasante ak plus ank! Men se sitou AM- come, first-served basis. Doors will open 30 el entrenamiento de los padres y para que from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The event is hosted IZMAN! Nan Pak Kominote Immokalee a ki minutes before the film presentation. For las familias se conecten y establezcan rela- by Ciclovia Immokalee. nan, 321 North 1st Street. Samdi 5 Me, 2018 more information, call (239) 252-5135 or ciones de apoyo. Cuándo: El último miér- ¡Camindo hacia una buena salud!  10 a.m.-12 p.m. visit us online at collierlibrary.org. coles de cada mes de 9 a. m.-11 a.m. Dónde: RELEASEJuegos y DATE– comida Friday, Zumba October Medidas 10, de2014 Colegio de Medicina de la Universidad Es- seguridad para ciclistas Acondicionamien- tatal de Florida, Sitio de Educación de Salud to físico Información sobre la salud y más! Star Wars Party Leadership meeting de Immokalee, 1441 Heritage Boulevard, PeroLos sobre Angeles Times DailyThe Crossword Naples Regional Library, Puzzle 650 Central The first Leadership Immokalee meet- Immokalee. Costo: Gratuito para familias. Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis ing will be held on Wednesday, May 9, at Se ofrecerán refrigerios y bebidas gratis. 10:00 a.m. in the Career Source Conference 5 Ed who was the 37 Up-and-comers 54 Took from the Para más información o para inscribirse ACROSS Room, 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee FL 1 Dressage gear longtime voice of deck para asistir, llame a Tara Tallaksen al (239) with egos 34142. An agenda will be sent a week prior 5 Sound of warning 55 Gull-like bird 254-4279 o Rosa Martínez (239) 658-3129. Kraft Foods 39 Catcher behind a to the meeting. All are welcome to attend. 9 Repel, with “off” 6 FaceTime device plate? 56 Pelvic bones 14 Member of a ’60s 7 Needled? 42 Old Italian 57 Spot for ten-spots Looking for volunteers quartet 8 Nissan model capital 58 Fast-spreading Training and support group One of the best investments we can make 15 Competitive 9 Duke of Albany, 44 Most supple Internet This support group is for families of chil- in the life of a child is in their early education blade to Lear 47 1-Down, for one phenomenon dren with special needs of any kind. It pro- experiences. We are looking for volunteers. 16 Projecting 10 Subj. with many 48 Profit 59 Nordegren who vides the ability for parent training and for The goal of the Literacy Buddy Program is to window functions 49 Water catcher married Tiger families to connect and establish supportive put books into the hands of 3, 4 and 5-year 17 Like an 11 Indigenous 52 Enthusiastic Woods in 2004 relationships. When: The last Wednesday of old children. Once you volunteer, you are insufficient Japanese 53 1492 caravel 62 Flight board abbr. every month from 9 a. m.-11 a.m. Where: matched with a child in a preschool con- account 12 Avoid a suddenly Florida State University College of Medicine, tracted by the coalition. Your child writes to 19 Best-dressed stopped car, say Immokalee Health Education Site, 1441 Her- you and tells you what they are interested in goal? ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: 13 End of a threat itage Boulevard, Immokalee. Cost: Free to and then you write back and include a book 20 Start of an optical families. Snacks and beverages will be pro- about those interests. These exchanges hap- illusion quip 18 Righteous Brothers hit, e.g. pen three times during the school year. It’s a 22 Agnus __ great way to start a young child on the path 23 Film dog’s first 21 Record, in a way Public Notice Public Notice 24 Squeezed to literacy and the love of learning. For more name? information visit www.ELCofSWFL.org and 25 From now NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 24 Quip, part 2 click on the Big Buddy Button. 26 Spot for a stud To whom it may concern Notice is hereby given of intention. 31 “A little __ the To apply/file/Enroll into the 2018-2019 Session of the Florida Legislature for 27 Spring sound passage (Be it Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida). Petition the mightiest Julius Florida Legislature to waive statutory. Hence 768.28 F.S. of an act for relief for 28 River to the the local Claim Bill of Claimant(s): Peggy Bryan Dupree & Betty R. Gosnell, Karen Emergency Preparedness fell”: Horatio J. Federighi. Petition Excess Judgment Claim filed pursuant as required by Article 32 Rocket retired in Severn III Section 10 of the Constitution Article X Section 13 Florida Constitution. Collier County Emergency Management SECTION 284.30 F.S. TO BE ENTITLED TO: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED. 2011 29 Saw & PETITION THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REQUEST EXCEPTION invites you to participate in Emergency Pre- WAIVING A STATUTORY WAIVER. SECTION 11.066 PETITION 33 Cry for help 30 Relish LEGISLATURE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH IT RULES, TO SEEK AN paredness & Planning: A Workshop for the APPROPRIATION TO PAY A JUDGEMENT, AGAINST THE STATE OF 35 “The Scream” 31 Flightless zoo FLORIDA OR STATE AGENCY OR SUBDIVISION THEREOF: IN EACH Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition. The OF THESE LOCAL CLAIM BILL’S OF EACH CLAIMANT(S) IN THE CIR- artist bird CUIT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLLIER. event will be on Saturday, May 12, from 9 LEE, CHARLOTTE, GLADES HENDRY REQUES/PETITION CON- 38 One in a cage 34 “Okey-doke!” GRESS TO WAIVE ABROGATE STATE IMMUNITY FLORIDA FAILED a.m.-1 p.m. at 8075 Lely Cultural Parkway, TO WARN IT CITIZENS THE DANGER OF LIVING IN FLORIDA OF 40 Drive erratically 36 “M*A*S*H” set THIS STATE AGENCIES TARGETING IT’S CITIZENS WHICH SENA- Naples, FL 34113 in the Collier County Emer- 41 Like the thing not TOR NANCY SHAFER INFORMED WASHINGTON D.C. OF THE DAN- gency Operations Center (EOC)on the third piece GER’S AND WARN OUR CONGRESS TO WARN IT CITIZENS WHICH to do [email protected] 10/10/14 GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT FAILED TO WARN CLAIMANT(S)PEGGY B. floor. - DUPREE,BETTY R.GOSNELL, KAREN J.FEDERIGHI,FAILED IN THE 43 Zip AGENGIES EXECUTION OF POLICIES & OPERATIONAL ACTIONS. To register, please contact Lauren D. NOTICE OF 11.065 HAS BEEN GIVEN. PETITION FLORIDA LEGIS- 45 Org. with an LATURE TO HEAR THESE LOCAL CLAIM BILL’S AT THE SAME TIME Bonica, Human Services Program Manag- AT THE MASTER HEARING SET. elephant in its WHEREAS: Peggy Bryan Dupree & Kenneth Lee Bryan: Nature of er, Collier County Emergency Management, Injuries & Financial lost: logo Arising out of gross negligence supervision, Brain Injuries, oth- [email protected] or er health illness, Torture & Irrevocable Psychological & Medical 46 Quip, part 3 Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Breach of Contract, Duty, 239-252-3608 Causation, damages, Property Damages: Incident(s) 03/09/16 & 50 “No more seats” 04/14/16 & 5/01/16-to the Present. letters WHEREAS: Betty R. Gosnell & Jamie Lynn Curtis: Nature of Inju- ries & Financial lost: Arising out of Gross Negligence Supervision, 5th Annual Leadership Day 51 Cross shape other health illness, Torture &Irrevocable Psychological & Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Breach of Contract, Duty, Highlands Elementary School, 1101 Lake 52 End of the quip Causation, damages, Property Damages: Incidents(s) 07/07/2016, 09/16/2016, 04/19/2017- to the Present Trafford Rd—Immokalee, FL 34142 will cel- 60 Small songbird WHEREAS: Karen J. Federighi: Nature of Injuries & Financial lost: Arising out of Gross Negligence Supervision, Torture & Premeditat- ebrate their 5th Annual Leadership Day on 61 Customers ed Murder, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Breach 63 Not showing of Contract, Duty, Causation, damages, Property Damages: Inci- Friday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. dent(s) 01/14/2016, 01/22/2016- to the Present. We encourage you to join us as we celebrate much life Respondent(s) Caused Claimant(s) Injuries Lee Sheriff (Mike Scott) Office, Collier County Sheriff (Kevin J Rambosk) Office, our recently achieved “Lighthouse” status! 64 Masseur’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director (Barbara Palmer), David Lawrence Center Director /President (Darcy Taylor & Scott Our Student Leadership Teams will spotlight selection Burgess), Department of Children Family Director (Robert Anderson & Jerry Seiden ), Collier County Clerk of Court Chief Judge (Michael the 7 Habits through an array of approaches 65 Project T. McHugh & (Judges)Lauren Brodie, Frederick R. Hardt, Christine Greider, James Shenko, Hugh D. Hayes, Magistrate Maria Dented, in order to provide guests with a first hand 66 New beginnings Magistrate Amy Ellis, Mary Evans, (Magistrates) Maria Dente, Amy W. Ellis, David Friedman ,Larry Pivacek, Patrick Charles Weber, look at the important role of each habit! 67 Stout grain SENATOR KATHLEEN PASSIDOMO, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT. Claimant (1): Peggy Bryan Dupree claim amount $166,666,666.00 With our theme of “Lighting the Way”- 68 Rip violently against the State of Florida & Municipal of Collier County, Collier County Sheriff Office, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, David our young leaders are eager to showcase Lawrence Center, Department of Children and Family & Protect Ser- vices, Collier County Clerk of Court, Larry Pivacek. SENATOR KATH- their accomplishments through leadership! DOWN LEEN PASSIDOMO & GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT. Please RSVP so that we may plan according- 1 USN rank Claimant (2): Betty R. Gosnell claim amount $166,666,666.00 against the State of Florida & Municipal Lee County & Collier County ly. Send name(s) of each person attending 2 Sitar master Florida. Lee County Sheriff Office, Collier County Sheriff Office, De- partment of Children and Family & Protect Services, Collier County along with their physical mailing address. Shankar Clerk of Court. SENATOR KATHLEN PASSIDOMO & GOVERNOR Formal invitations will be mailed out prior 3 Gp. that includes RICK SCOTT. Claimant (3): Karen J. Federighi Claim Amount $166,666,666.00 to the event. Please feel free to contact the Venezuela against State of Florida Municipal, Collier County Clerk of Court, Pat- rick Charles Weber, Larry Pivacek. SENATOR KATHLEEN PASSIDO- school with any questions @ 239.377.7100. 4 Ridicule By Jeb Bennett MO & GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT. ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 10/10/14 259689 IB 5/10,17,24,31/2018 RSVP to [email protected]. 8 Immokalee Bulletin May 3, 2018 DLC adds three Registered Nurse Practitioners to Medical Team David Lawrence Center, Collier County’s ter of science degrees in nursing from Flor- ence in mental health care as a registered sity and practiced internal medicine. Upon only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental ida International University graduating with nurse and an advanced registered nurse in relocating to the United States, she earned health and addiction recovery treatment honors. private practice, correctional facilities, hos- her bachelor of science and her master of center serving children, adults and families, Remy has more than 10 years of experi- pitals and inpatient crisis stabilization units. science degrees in nursing from Florida In- is pleased to announce the addition of three ence in the healthcare field having worked Cobb earned his bachelor of social work ternational University. new Advanced Registered Nurse Practi- as a clinical technician, registered nurse and master of science degree in nursing Gomez has more than five years of expe- tioners to the medical team. and family nurse practitioner in hospitals, from the University of rience in the healthcare field having served Jean Evins Remy will outpatient medical clinics and home health South Florida. as a licensed practical nurse and registered serve as a part-time, Inpa- treatment settings—including posts locally America Gomez will nurse in hospitals, correctional facilities, tient Advanced Registered at Naples Community Hospital, Millennium serve as an Adult Outpa- nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and Nurse Practitioner provid- Physician Group, CVS, Humana and Korun- tient Advanced Registered long-term care facilities in Oklahoma and ing services to children and da Pain Management Cen- Nurse Practitioner. Florida. adults on the Crisis Stabili- ter. zation and Detoxification Remy is a member of Gomez was a licensed Gomez is a member of the American Units. the Florida Nursing Asso- doctor of medicine in Nursing Association; American Association Remy was a licensed ciation. He is fluent in Cre- Valenzuela, where she of Nurse Practitioners; and American Acade- earned her medical degree America my of Psychiatry. She is fluent in English and doctor of medicine in Haiti, Jean ole, French, and English. from Los Andes Univer- Gomez Spanish. where he earned his medi- Remy Randall D. Cobb will cal degree from Faculté de serve as an Adult Outpa- Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université d’Etat tient Advanced Registered d’Haїti. Upon relocating to the United States, Nurse Practitioner. He has Randall D. he earned his bachelor of science and mas- more 25 years of experi- Cobb CONGRATS!

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