Vol. xx46 No.No. xxx16 Thursday,xxxday, xxxApril xx, 18, 20xx 2013 Homerun GOOD TIME HAD BY AT IMMOKALEES Casino Harvest 2013 Harvest Festival bringing by Jerri Lynn Merritt The 2013 Harvest Festival Queen and Junior Queen Pag- Saturday eant took the audience back to balloons the fun fi lled era of the 1950s. On Saturday, April 20, Lip- Audience members were treated man, in partnership with Pacifi c to an array of fun ‘50s music Tomato Growers, will host the throughout the evening, begin- 2013 Homerun Harvest to raise ning with the contestants’ open- back funds to purchase school supplies ing number to Rock Around The and backpacks for the children of Clock. Linda Ayer and Cristina Seminole Casino Immokalee will bring its 2nd Annual Balloons Immokalee. The free event includes Perez kept everything rocking Over Paradise Festival to the Semi- a charity softball tournament and along smoothly as the MC’s of the evening with DJ Bad Boy En- nole Tribe Youth Ranch on April children’s activities like face paint- 20-21, starting at 5:30 a.m. daily. ing, a bounce house, games and tertainment. After the opening was the This celebration of fl ight will fea- arts and crafts. Food and drink highly anticipated crowning of ture more than 50 custom hot air tents will provide refreshments. Little Mr. and Miss Tomato. The balloons and plenty of fun for the Come to 321 N. 1st St., Immoka- 2013. Little Mr. Tomato is Abra- whole family including tethered lee Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 7 ham Romero and Little Miss To- balloon rides, live music, chil- p.m. mato is Saidee Rincon. A very Submitted photo/Jerri Lynn Merritt dren’s activities, gator wrestling, special guest, Miss Florida US In- The 2013 Harvest Queen and court, pictured from left: Kathy pony rides, carnival games, art About Lipman ternational Alayna Jones, came Romero, Jaqueline Villa, Harvest Festival Queen Maleighna showcase, food vendors, show Based in Immokalee, Fla., Lipman is home to Immokalee to partici- Cade and First Runner Up Carica Astrel. Maleighna won the and stunt kites, classic car show, the largest fi eld open tomato grower pate in the festivities and help most talented trophy with her classical and jazz number to “Car- demonstrations by agility dogs and in North America, providing de- with the crowning. men Fantasie” by German Classical Violinist David Garrett. more. Admission is free to the all- pendable year-round fresh produce The contestants’ fi rst compe- ages festival. The Seminole Tribe through an integrated network of tition was the ‘50s costume com- Youth Ranch is located at 1195 SR research & development, farming, petition. The six Junior Queen 29 in Immokalee. processing, and repacking. Farms contestants were fi rst to compete The colorful balloons will kick in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, followed by the four queen con- off each morning with an illumi- Maryland, California and Mexico – nated light show to orchestral mu- totaling tens of thousands of acres – testants. The young ladies were allow Lipman to grow and ship fresh quite creative in their costumes sic. Festival-goers will be able to produce 365 days a year. - it was like a ‘50s fashion show walk among the balloons as they For more information, visit from poodle skirts, pink ladies, infl ate for a mass ascension into www.LipmanProduce.com. greasers, soda fountain girls and the sky. Specialty balloons include the elegance of the era as well. It “Ella Phant,” “Miss Daisy,” “Sugar was worth 30 percent of the con- Bear,” “Sunny Boy,” “Old McDon- See Page 2 for information about testant’s score. ald’s Farm,” “Spunky” (the fl ying how to contact the newspaper. After the costume competi- skunk) and “Planet Earth.” tion the reigning Junior Queen “Last year’s Balloons Over Para- newszap.com Azariah Howard entertained the dise Festival had over 18,000 attend- audience with her upbeat tap Free Speech Free Ads ees, and we’re thrilled to bring this routine to “Rockin’ at the House entertainment-packed weekend of Mickey”. Other guest perform- back to Southwest Florida,” said ers were The reigning Swamp Submitted photo/Jerri Lynn Merritt Jim Gibson, director of marketing Cabbage Festival Princess Cassi- The 2013 Harvest Festival Jr. Queen & Her Court, pictured at Seminole Casino Immokalee. dy Pascher and Swamp Cabbage from left: Cartaya Billie, Tania De Santiago, First Runner Up “There’s something for everyone, and Talent Winner Elizabeth Hamman, Jr. Queen Jaylen Car- See Harvest — Page 2roll, Josselyn Solorzano and Jennifer Villa. See Balloons — Page 2 DRIVE A NEW 2013 ESCAPE SE FOR ONLY $209 PER MONTH* 24 month lease with approved credit through Ford Credit. $3149 plus tax, title, & license due at signing. Includes first month payment, $0 security deposit, acquisition fee, & capitalized cost reduction. *Stock #13t178. 20 cent per mile over 10500 per year. Includes $750 RCL Bonus Cash. See dealer for details. More to choose from with similar savings. Image is for illustration purposes only. 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the center of the X as possible. The closest cert • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – tethered balloon Balloons marker achieves the highest score. The fi rst • 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. – Eddie Money rides (weather permitting) place prize is $500, second place is $300 and in concert • Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Grayson Rogers Continued From Page 1 third place is $200. • 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. – balloon glow Band Children will join in on the fun with pony Sunday, April 21 • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – DVS and for the fi rst time, we’re offering tethered rides, hay rides, storytelling, bounce houses At Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch *At Seminole Casino Immokalee balloon rides.” and a climbing wall. Food vendors will be • 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – DJ Tommy • 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Gypsy Lane in con- Headlining this year’s festival on Satur- on hand with Amish donuts, kettle corn, Tunes day, April 20, is rocker Eddie Money who cert crepes, hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage. • 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. - balloon infl ations, • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – motorcycle rally will perform his greatest hits including Attendees will also enjoy funnel cakes, cot- mass ascension • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – The Bucking- “Baby Hold On,” “Shakin’,” “Think I’m in ton candy and other treats. • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – cultural village hams in concert Love,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “I Wanna The 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – children’s activities, Go Back,” “Walk on Water,” and “Peace in Festival schedule is as follows: art showcase • 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – The Grass Roots in Our Time.” On Sunday, April 21, solid gold Saturday, April 20 • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – gator wres- concert pop-rockers The Buckinghams will per- At Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch tling • 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. – balloon glow form. Backing Dennis Tufano’s buoyant • 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – DJ Tommy • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Indigie Femme Parking is free at Seminole Casino lead vocals with prominent harmonies and Tunes Band Immokalee. Tethered balloon rides (weath- punchy soul-styled brass, the group’s “Kind • 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. – balloon infl ations, • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Hot Rod Show er permitting) are $15. Pets and coolers are of Drag” became a million-selling pop chart- mass ascension • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – pony rides, hay not permitted. topper. Other hits include “Don’t You Care,” • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – cultural village rides For more information on the 2nd Annual “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song),” • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – children’s activities, • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – agility dog shows, Balloons Over Paradise Festival, visit www. the pseudo-psychedelic “Susan,” and the art showcase show and stunt kites seminolecasinoevents.com. Cannonball Adderley jazz standard “Mercy, • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – gator wres- Mercy, Mercy.” Following will be The Grass tling Roots belting out their major hits, most no- • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Indigie Femme Runner up this year! She said, “My goal in life tably “Let’s Live for Today,” “Midnight Con- Band Harvest is to encourage young females to be the best fessions,” “Temptation Eyes,” and “Two Di- that they can be and to strive for success. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – pony rides, hay Continued From Page 1 vided by Love.” rides This competition means more to me than a Event attendees will delight in seeing hot crown and sash. It’s me reaching out to the • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – agility dog shows, Festival First Runner up Ashley Curry. air balloons engage in games throughout show and stunt kites, British car show underdogs.” She is a Junior at Immokalee the weekend. In the hare and hound com- Everyone was thrilled with this year’s • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – tethered balloon talent competition. The young ladies re- High School and the daughter of Olive Elie petition, one balloon takes off fi rst and is the rides (weather permitting) and Sonch Astrel. hare balloon. The other balloons are called ally shined as they performed their talents • Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Grayson Rogers for the judges and audience. Cartaya Billie, Kathy Romero slowed it down a bit as the hounds, and they will launch a predeter- Band she played her acoustic guitar and sang “Au- mined time after the hare. The hare will land daughter of Pete and Vanessa Aguilar, was • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – DVS just lovely as she walked onto the stage tumn Leaves” by Nat King Cole. She is a Se- and lay out a large fabric X, about 50 feet in *At Seminole Casino Immokalee diameter. The hare will then radio the coor- in her full Seminole Attire and recited the nior at Immokalee High School, where she • 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. – TPTS in concert Seminole Pledge. Elizabeth Hammon sang is active in Color Guard and has a 3.5 GPA. dinates to the hounds. The hound balloons • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – motorcycle rally “Turning The Tables,” which earned her the Jaqueline Villa performed ”What a Won- will attempt to drop their markers as close to • 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – A200 in con- Most Talented Award for the Junior Queen derful World” by Louis Armstrong. She is a Pageant. She is in the 9th grade at Immoka- senior at Beacon High School and loves writ- lee High School and is the daughter of Fran- ing, swimming and singing. cis Samba. She is also the First Runner up to Maleighna Cade, daughter of Pete and the new Junior Queen Jaylon Carroll whose Julie Cade, performed a classical jazz rou- monologue “Operator Neverland 911” had tine to “Carmen Fantasie” by violinist David the audience in stitches! She is the daughter Garrett. Her performance earned her the top of Norma and James Carroll and in the 8th grade at Immokalee Middle School where talent award and she is the reigning 2013 To Reach Us Staff she is active in the BETA Club. Jennifer Villa Harvest Festival Queen. She is a junior at Mailing Address: P.O. Box 518 News Editor: Patty Brant is an 8th grader at IMS and loves swimming Immokalee High School, where she main- LaBelle, FL 33975 Advertising Services: Dale Conyers tains a 4.0 GPA, is active in BETA Club and Physical Address: 22 Ft. Thompson Ave. and singing, she chose the song “Happy” to * i\ÊÓήÊÈxÇÈäääUÊ>Ý\ÊnÈήÊÈÇx£{{ Advertising Services: Barbara Calfee perform for the talent presentation. 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By Maribel De Armas the next step in your education? If you fi nd post-secondary educa- plication and take the required TABE (Test Do you fi nd yourself thinking about a yourself nodding “yes” for any of these sce- tion is usually the fi rst of Adult Basic Education) during that week, future with a career you are passionate narios, I have a challenge for you. Ready? I step in taking on this you won’t have to worry about the usual about, not just a job you go to day in and challenge you to fi nd your passion and do challenge. Several op- $30 fee. But, you have to schedule your day out? Maybe you want to reinvent your- something about making it a part of who tions are available here testing appointment soon because space is self and pursue a new career. Or, are you you are – take your future into your own in Collier County and limited. You’ll have to fi rst visit www.itech. a soon-to-be high school graduate ready for hands. There are many ways to do this, but one is right in Immoka- edu to download and complete the iTECH lee’s backyard at the application, then call the school (377-9900) Immokalee Technical to schedule an appointment to take the Center, warmly known as iTECH. With a mission to provide rigorous and relevant TABE. And now you are probably wonder- real-world educational experiences using ing what I’m talking about when I refer to both traditional and distance learning mod- the TABE. You see, our state’s Department els in order to qualify students for employ- of Education requires students enrolling in ment and career advancement, iTECH has post-secondary education vocational certifi - career education certifi cate programs that cate programs to take an academic skills test can make your passions your future. You such as the TABE. It’s a standardized test to have more than 15 certifi cate programs to assess your mastery of basic skills in read- choose from, ranging from accounting to le- ing, math, and language. If you already have gal or medical administration, cybersecurity an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an technology to medical billing and coding, accredited U.S. college, or recent ACT/SAT/ nursing to automotive service technology, PERT scores that meet the required levels, culinary arts to cosmetology, and so many you are good to go and won’t have to take others in between. You can get a full list and the TABE. But, if you do need to take this detailed descriptions by visiting www.itech. test, iTECH has a study guide right on their edu. I hope you’re getting excited about my website that will help you prepare. So, challenge accepted? I hope you are Submitted photos/Manny Touron challenge and that you’re still nodding your head. If you are, then you’ll like this next still nodding “yes.” Participating in iTECH’s part. It just so happens that iTECH has a “Free Application Week” will get you well Newest Soccer Pit Cobras! special week coming up that will make tak- on your way to enrolling in a program that These U10 are boys playing in the Southwest Florida Spring Season. Top row ing on my challenge just a little bit easier. starts in the fall (or even the summer if you from left: Adrian Gonzalez, Elvis Velazquez, Omar Velazquez, Osbaldo En- They are calling it “Free Application Week.” are interested in the cybersecurity or com- carnacion, Eduardo Garcia, Eladio Soto. Bottm row from left; Angel Velazco, During the week of May 6th through 10th, puter systems technology program). So, Aurelio Gonzalez. Also in the top row: Coach PJ Gonzalez (left) and Coach iTECH is waiving their application/testing make that call to iTECH today and take the Jose Hernandez. fee. This means that if you submit your ap- fi rst step to a new career.
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How do you find a job Farm Worker Village in today’s competi- invites you to come tive market? In the home. Available now employment section 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom rental homes, starting of the classifieds as low as $425 per Campers/RVs The Immokalee Child month. You may qualify Care Center is looking for for Rental assistance. a MENTOR TEACHER to Please Call us at: Wanted all Travel work with our early lit- 239-657-3649 Trailers, Motor Homes eracy program. Candi- or stop by at and Fifth Wheels. Any date must have 1800 Farm Worker Way. Condition, Cash paid experience in a VPK on the spot. classroom. CDA required. Call 941-347-7171 Degree in early childhood education preferred. Join all the people who Earn some extra cash. Email resume to: say, “I sold it in the Sell your used items [email protected] classifieds.” in the classifieds April 18, 2013 Immokalee Bulletin 7 Community Briefs Entrepreneuial Day Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. For additional information call cornerstone program of the Miami Dolphins Foundation or- 239-252-7347 or 239-252-7312. ganizations which have 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status, pro- The House of Prayer at 401 S 2nd Street Immokalee is mote skills that directly translate to educational success in holding a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, April 20, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be many items for sale. Come shop Pastor’s benefi t high school to students under the age of 21 and are aligned and support our local residents in their efforts to earn cash. We are having a benefi t for Pastor John Bex at New Tes- with a secondary or post-secondary educational institution. A portion of the proceeds will benefi t our outreach ministry. tament Church in Immokalee on April 20. The church is lo- Applications are due by June 7, and are available now at For more information or to setup a table, call 239-826-7073. cated between Immokalee Inn and AutoZone, 801 N. 15th sunliferisingstar.com Street. We are selling rib, chicken and pulled pork dinners Keith Gainsboro, Elevate, 617-895-7905, kgainsboro@ Apply to iTECH free starting at 10:30 a.m, Yard sale starts at 8 a.m. and gospel elevatecom.com. Employment Get started with Fall Enrollment sing at noon. We can deliver dinners in the Immokalee area Full Time at iTECH. Schedule your TABE test- if needed. Come by and purchase some great food. If you Home Buyer Workshop ing appointment now for the week want to send in donation make check payable to John Bex and send to April Bex Sanchez at 1346 Dupree Rd. Immoka- The Empowerment Alliance of Southwest Florida is hold- of May 6 through May 10. Limited ing a Home Buyers Workshop Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-5 space available. Act now. Save $30. lee. Call April Sanchez at 239-842-1805 or 239-657-7866 for p.m. at 750 South Fifth Street, Immoklaee. (Light lunch in- Testing times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. cluded.) Topics include: Determining the price you can af- and 12 p.m.; Monday and Wednes- any question or to place orders. All donations greatly ap- ford; managing your money; understanding credit, getting a Network day 6 p.m. only; Monday-Thursday preciated Administrator II 2:30 p.m. mortgage loan, shopping for a home, insuring your property and keeping your home and managing your fi nances. Reg- Responsible for the Download the TABE Study Guide Sun Life accepting maintenance, monitor- at http://www.itech.edu. Study for istration required. Call now: Angela Johnson 239-658-3325 ing and troubleshooting the TABE! Call iTECH for more infor- applications for grants or Lillie Flories 239-658-3318. Classes are free. You must the network along with attend the entire class to receive a certifi cate. No children supporting fi rewalls and mation at 377-9900. Sun Life Financial is accepting Sun Life Rising Star Award other network devices grant applications from nonprofi t organizations in the South preferred. Florida area that advocate for youth from under-served Requirements: Breastfeeding • Experience in all communities. Taller de comprador de casa mothers group Sun Life will award four winning organizations with a areas of local and The Empowerment Alliance of Southwest Florida presen- wide area network Learn about the many benefi ts $50,000 grant, who will each nominate an exemplary stu- management and of beastfeeding, get advice and tips, dent to receive a $5,000 Sun Life Rising Star scholarship to- teria un taller de comprador de casa 27 abril 9 a.m.-5 p.m., administration in- 750 South Fifth Street, Immokalee (almuerzo incluido). Los cluding system con- speak with breastfeeding peer coun- wards fi nancing a college education. fi guration, setup, selors Myda and Noemi, meet and The Sun Life Rising Star Awards program, now in its fourth temas incluyen: Determinar que precio puede comprar; troubleshooting, share experiences with other breast- year, provides fi nancial resources to students and nonprofi t administrando su dinero; comprender el credito; obtener planning, design, un prestamo hipotecario; comprar una casa; asegurar su implementation, feeding mothers. Pregnant women organizations in large urban school districts that are com- and end user sup- welcome. mitted to encouraging under-served youth to continue their propied; y mantener tu casa y administrando sus fi nanzas. port; experience in- Come to the Collier County De- education as a means to achieve life-long fi nancial wellness. Registrar a Angela Johnson 239-658-3325 o Lillie Flores 239- stalling and partment of Health Room 133 every The Sun Life Rising Star Awards program is the educational 658-3318. Clase.graatis. supporting Micro- soft server tech- nologies;experience supporting telecom- AMU plans conference munications equip- Engaged? Just married? Golden anniversary? All are invited to the 2nd Annual Marian Eucharistic Con- ment. • OSI model, STP, Birthday? Holiday? New baby? ference at Ave Maria University “Do Whatever He Tells You” VLAN, DTP, Wire- Share your news in print and online May 10-12, 2013. Speakers include; Fr. Michael Gaitley, Fr. less 802.11 a,b,g,n Larry Richards, Jesse Romero, Vinny Flynn, Annie Karto and • OSPF, EIGRP, PIM • LACP, VMware, Dr. Mary Healy with a special concert by Croation singer VRRP, HSRP Tacji. The cost per person is $150 basic dorm or $180 pre- • GLBP, MPLS, VPLS mium room and includes conference fee and meals. Call and BGP Celebrations (239) 348-4724, email: [email protected] or visit Certifi cations preferred: www.avemaria.edu and look under news and events for CCNA, CCNA Voice, and NET+ fl.newszap.com/celebrations more conference information. Platform experience preferred: For a modest charge, Summer Programs for Students Confi guration and in- Providers of Immokalee youth programs are planning an stallation of Cisco Sys- each package includes: tems routers, switches, expanded summer program through GPS, a youth initiative wireless and services. UÊ«ÀÌÊ>ÕViiÌÊÊÌ i of the Naples Children & Education Foundation. GPS is look- Confi guration and sup- ing for highly qualifi ed teachers, artists and coaches who port of CUCM and iÜë>«iÀÊvÊÞÕÀÊV Vi° enjoy working with students and would like to share their CSACS, Mikrotik, Ubi- UÊiÊÃÌ}Ê>Ì quiti, AAA, TACACS special talents and skills during the summer. If you are inter- y°iÜÃâ>«°VÉViiLÀ>Ìð ested in applying, résumés should be sent to Jamie Scott by United States Sugar Corporation is one of U"iÊ}ÕiÃÌLÊvÀÊvÀi`ÃÊ email at [email protected] or mail to 750 South 5th Street, America’s largest diver- and family Immokalee, Florida 34142. Résumés should include areas sifi ed, privately-held Agribusiness fi rms and ÌÊÃ}Ê>`ÊÛiÜ° of expertise and fees, if applicable. Note that all applicants is headquartered in U"iÊ« ÌÊ}>iÀÞÊvÀÊÕ«ÊÌÊ are required to complete a background screening prior to Clewiston, Florida. In beginning work. addition to growing, £äÊ« Ìð milling and refi ning GPS programs offer a diversity of opportunities for cane sugar, U.S. Sugar UvÌÊÀi}ÃÌÀÞÊ«>}i Immokalee youth in out-of-school-time settings. The new owns a short line rail- collaboration seeks to improve educational outcomes and road and its Southern U*ÀwiÊ«>}i Gardens subsidiary is provide students tools for life-long success. GPS Summer one of Florida’s fore- 2013 is the result of planning by Miracle/Southwest Florida most producers and Workforce Development Board, RCMA, Parks and Recre- processors of oranges and orange juice prod- Submit your good news today at ation, Guadalupe Center, Immokalee Foundation, Boys and ucts. ÌÌ«\ÉÉy°iÜÃâ>«°VÉViiLÀ>Ìà Girls Club of Collier County, RCMA and Immokalee Housing Email: and Family Services. Enrollment information will be avail- [email protected] able in May. 8 Immokalee Bulletin April 18, 2013 Students learn the work behind playing ball with the Red Sox The Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox recently was the site of once-in-a- life opportunities for nine Immokalee High School students and two Florida Gulf Coast University students who job-shadowed Red Sox staff as well as participated in game day activities plus 43 students who attended the game. The Immokalee Foundation students, with a mission to inspire the underserved youth of Immokalee through education, par- ticipated in game preparations and game ac- tivities. The experience allowed them to see for themselves what is involved in making a professional baseball game happen. “It is critical for these young people to Submitted photos have opportunities to witness a variety of Quentin Ybarra and Migdalia Pena. jobs that will be available to them when they complete their education,” said Liz Allbrit- ten, TIF executive director. “This experience dren of Immokalee by bidding on packages illustrated that baseball is much more than Submitted photos that offered very specifi c opportunities to players and coaches.” Salvador Preciado with Joe and Dee Zednik. change a child’s life for the better. This day Upon arriving at the park, fi ve TIF stu- at the ballpark was one of the many life, dents partnered with Red Sox personnel all the job opportunities.” Cecil Pendergrass and Larry Kiker on the educational and career experiences thanks prior to the game to learn the business of Junette Desrosier learned the importance pitcher’s mound, to throw out the fi rst pitch. to the generosity of TIF donors. baseball. Participating with Boston Red of corporate partnerships and watched the Christopher Oriz started the game when he The 2013 Charity Classic Celebration is Sox interns, Regine Francois assisted with game from the control room. Marco Her- emphatically declared, “Play Ball.” slated for Saturday, Nov. 16 at The Ritz-Carl- event management and Daniel Hernandez nandez participated in stadium operations Once the game began, bat girl and boys, ton, Naples, the beach resort. worked with community relations. Both and transportation. Migdalia Pena was re- Monique Williams, Eduardo Sanchez and The Immokalee Foundation has a range were amazed at all the jobs that exist behind sponsible for administrative duties and as- Jean Baptiste were on the fi eld for nine in- of programs that focus on building path- the scenes. “Baseball is not just players and sisting environmental volunteers. nings retrieving equipment for the Red Sox ways to success through college and voca- coaches,” Francois said. “I never imagined As game time approached, six TIF stu- and visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. tional school, mentoring and tutoring, and how everything comes together to make the dents warmed up to be on the fi eld. Immoka- The unforgettable experience was made opportunities for broadening experiences game happen.” lee High School senior Olivia Tercero-Rafael possible with proceeds from last Novem- and life skills development. To learn more Hernandez, a junior at FGCU, noted that rocked the park with her traditional rendi- ber’s Charity Classic Celebration Fund A about TIF, volunteering as a mentor or for “if not for The Immokalee Foundation, I tion of the national anthem. Manson Vilsaint Dream auction. During TIF’s fundraiser, additional information, call 239-430-9122 or would have never had the chance to learn of was joined by Lee County Commissioners guests made dreams come true for the chil- visit www.immokaleefoundation.org.