Vol. xx46 No.No. xxx10 Thursday,xxxday, xxxMarch xx, 7, 20xx 2013 Salazars Sports are named for everyone by Patty Brant Immokalee Bulletin Grand Sports and outdoor activities have always been great teachers, opening doors to social and personal growth. Faculty and staff at Lake Trafford Elemen- Marshals tary understand this and have extended their welcoming embrace to disabled athletes. Pete and Linda Salazar: On February 22, LTE presented its fi rst Immokalee’s 2013 Harvest Festival Special Olympics complete with a visit from Parade Grand Marshals internationally known Special Olympian Lo- It’s a family affair. The 2013 retta Claiborne. Harvest Festival will be led by Pete “Intellectually challenged” herself, Ms. and Linda Salazar. The Salazars Claiborne has successfully overcome her are longtime residents and true Immokalee Bulletin/Patty Brant own disabilities and has become a role believers in this community, freely I.M.S. student Billy Jules carried the torch for the Special Olympics parade at Lake model for the disadvantaged. offering their time and talents to Trafford Elementary February 22. See Olympics — Page 4 improve Immokalee. Linda Salazar While working with her daugh- ter on a college application, Linda Salazar wrote educator on the line I.H.S. Drumbeat requesting mother’s occupation. A few days later she noticed her students. daughter’s edit; she had drawn a Although the year is not yet line through occupation and writ- complete, 2012-2013 has given ten the word passion. us a lot to celebrate in the ac- Education is at the center of Lin- tivities department. Here are da’s life. She began her teaching from Athletics Director some examples career at Pinecrest Elementary and Tony Allen Fall: was transferred to Lake Trafford El- Indian Nation where has Boys Cross Country- 2012 ementary the following year when State Runner Up other programs were returned to this school year gone? We are already heading into Spring Football- 2012 State Runner Break and it seems like the year Up See Salazars — Page 2 just started. Let me start off by Winter: Boys Soccer -Regional Fi- thanking the entire community nals See Page 2 for information about for the support you have shown how to contact the newspaper. Wrestling Jerry Ruiz- State us thus far. Qualifi er Through the highs and lows National Signing Day- 5 BSC newszap.com the Indian Nation has been Signings Submitted photo Free Speech Free Ads there. I would also like to thank National Signing Day- 1 Soft- the many supports that have I.H.S. is proud of its football athletes going to BCS schools: Macken- ball Signing sie Alexander (Clemson), Mackenro Alexander (Auburn), Dedrin Se- been given to the students of Other Signings- 4 Division II Immokalee High school. dat (South Florida), Jacky Marcellus (W. Va.) and Tshumbi Johnson Signings (Cincinnati). Danielle Garcia (softbal) is headed to Santa Fe. Other Without your help it would As I mentioned before, the be very diffi cult for us to do the athletes heading on are: Kirby Henry, Jocelyn Alberique, Jummy Vic- torin and Michael Campbell. many things that we do for our See Drum — Page 5
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chine & Steel, Inc. is still the main driving Students First force today. Mr. Pete Salazar, III was raised Salazars in Immokalee and started his career in by Maribel De Armas document available to you in English, Span- Continued From Page 1 welding and metal working right out of high “Spring is in the air!” It’s been a bit chilly ish, and Creole. You’ll fi nd reading and writ- school by attending the Albuquerque Tech- weather-wise during the last week or so, ing activities for students of all ages, plus a their home schools. After a few years, Mrs. nical Vocational Institute in Albuquerque, but for our Collier County Public Schools’ section on match activities and exercises. Salazar became the Dean of Students at New Mexico. In 1978, Mr. Salazar received students, spring is defi nitely in the air with There’s a lot you can do to keep your Immokalee Middle School. The following his foundational training and certifi cation as Spring Break just child’s brain active during the break. Try year she became the principal at The Learn- a pipe welder. around the corner. to plan a fun trip to the library and make ing Center, the pre-kindergarten site. The following year he and Linda moved Students in Kinder- to Lansing, Michigan in search of better reading a part of every day. The library also During her tenure at Highlands Elemen- garten through 12th tary, it became the fi rst Title I school in opportunities in his fi eld. He continued his grade are getting an has computers you may use to explore the Collier County to earn an ‘A’ grade. Shortly education at Lansing Community College. offi cial break from plethora of online resources on the school after this accomplishment Mrs. Salazar was He studied drafting, machining and math- the books next week, district website. moved to Immokalee High School to assist ematics, earning more accreditations. In March 8 through Try reading to your children daily – it with student achievement. With a team of 1984, the family returned home where Pete March 15, for Spring helps increase their listening comprehen- quality teachers, the school grade was im- began working for a local structural steel Break. Students are likely planning to en- sion, vocabulary, and fl uency. Have a con- proved to a ‘C’ and the graduation rate rose fi rm, quickly achieving supervisor status. joy a few extra hours of sleep or get a few versation about what you’ve read. Ask them from 46 percent to 76 percent in four years. He also began teaching welding eve- more hours in at their jobs. And, parents are questions about the reading material. And, if Mrs. Salazar returned to what she calls her nings at Lee County Vocational Technical maybe planning fun play dates, juggling day- you can’t read to your kids every day, we’ve “niche” and is currently the principal of Center in Fort Myers. Pete had a desire to camp schedules, or embarking on some sort Eden Park Elementary. operate his own venture and developed got an option for you there, too. After Spring of trip. She was born the youngest child to Teo- a fi ve year plan toward that goal. In 1985 The time off is certainly well-deserved, Break, tune in to Storytime – the TV read- fi lo and Albina Nevarez, farmworkers. She Salazar Welding was created, operating as for both students and teachers alike. But, aloud show that will read to your child for grew up in Eden Park, an area currently a one-man operation with his “old pick-up with every break there is likelihood of idle you. served by Eden Park Elementary. Her par- truck and his trusty 1950 welder.” In 1987 downtime for our students. Parents – we You can fi nd it on The Education Chan- ents continually stressed the importance that he hired his fi rst employee and pur- have resources for you to beat the boredom! nel, Comcast cable 99, at 7 p.m. each eve- of education and the many opportunities chased another truck and welder. As much Even though classes won’t be in session, ning, Monday thru Sunday, or at 7 a.m. and available to an educated person. Her par- as he loved teaching, Pete had to bring it to learning doesn’t need to stop. There are a again at 12 p.m. each day, Monday thru ents were continually working but were an end after seven years. ton of resources available on the “Parents” Friday. Plus, a two and half hour Storytime always a consistent positive infl uence with In the past 25 years, Mr. Salazar has seen page of the school district website (www. his company grow from a one-man weld- marathon airs beginning at 8 a.m. every Sat- high expectations. Linda also found a sup- collierschools.com/parents). port system in teachers like Miss Thelma ing operation to numerous employees, two One particularly good link you’ll fi nd urday. And, if you’re not by a television set, Wolgemuth, Mr. Francis Tompkins and Mr. locations totaling over 40,000 square feet of right at the top of this webpage, inside the but do have Internet access, you can watch Wayne Pringle. workspace, a fl eet of vehicles, machinery “Parents Latest News” box, is called “School Storytime right on your computer screen at Although originally desiring to seek a and equipment. His company has not for- is Closed: Now What?” – a resource full of www.collierschools.com. law degree, Linda decided that an educator gotten the core values of always helping, lis- Boredom Busters: Ideas for Parents to Keep We wish all of our students and teachers would allow her the opportunity to infl u- tening and fi lling the customer’s needs, and Children Focused on Learning. We have the a relaxing and fun Spring Break. Enjoy! ence children in the same manner. Linda doing whatever it takes to get the job done. went on to achieve a Bachelors in Elemen- Along with this mindset, other values tary Education, Masters in Curriculum & like integrity, honesty, reliability and respect Instruction/Educational Leadership, and have all directly attributed to the success of is currently working on her dissertation the company, and the numerous awards through the University of Florida. Salazar Machine & Steel, Inc. has received With one parent in business and another for its service and innovative designs with in education, it is no surprise that the Sala- agriculture machinery. Awards for the fi rm’s zar’s three daughters have gone in the same patented designs include the 2006 Innova- directions. Marisa (IHS class of 1997) is a pri- tion Award by the Economic Development To Reach Us Staff mary teacher, Amanda (IHS class of 1999) Council of Collier County and the 2007 Flor- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 518 News Editor: Patty Brant teaches children with autism, and Lora (IHS ida Governor’s New Product Award (small LaBelle, FL 33975 Advertising Services: Dale Conyers Physical Address: 22 Ft. Thompson Ave. class of 2001) is a Marketing Coordinator for company category) by the Florida Engineer- * i\ÊÓήÊÈxÇÈäääUÊ>Ý\ÊnÈήÊÈÇx£{{ Advertising Services: Barbara Calfee Universal Orlando. ing Society, 2008 National New Product Website: www.newszap.com/immokalee Executive Editor: Katrina Elsken Award by the National Society of Profes- Publisher: Tom Byrd Pete Salazar III The visionary creator for Salazar Ma- sional Engineers. 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Submitted photo Connecting with the world Immokalee students, Candace Perez and Mariela Vega took their places at the Washington D.C. third annual “Building a Grad Nation” Summit, measur- ing progress in the nation’s efforts to increase high school graduation rates and close opportunity gaps for youth. Students from across the country examined the progress and remaining challenges in the nation’s effort to We have opened a new location in LaBelle to better serve the Immokalee and help more youth graduate high school with the skills necessary to succeed Hendry county area. We are a comprehensive Orthopedic and Podiatry office in college and career. that treats orthopedic needs of the hips, knees, shoulders, ankles and all the Participants connected with hundreds of educators, policymakers, business joints in between. We treat fractures, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, carpal leaders and community organizers attending from around the country. Ris- tunnel, sports medicine injuries, work related injuries, wound care of the foot ing Stars Award student scholarship winners each received a $5,000 college and ankle, diabetic foot care, and any other general orthopedic and podiatric scholarship for their commitment to education and their communities. health problems. Institute for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine {xäÊ-Ê >Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊ > iiÊÎÎÎx HERE’S MY CARD >ÊÕÃÊvÀÊÞÕÀÊiÝÌÊ>««ÌiÌÊ>ÌÊÓÎ{nÓxÎ Keep the number of these locally owned businesses on hand for all of your service & shopping needs.
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Immokalee Bulletin/Patty Brant Special Olympic athlete Loretta Claiborne, center, is surrounded by iTECH Latasja Gardner, Sodianie Louis iTECh student in child education, Wilder Vasquez Sanchez culinary arts prep chef student and Martha Gonzalez volun- teer.
Immokalee Bulletin/Patty Brant Jonathan Martinez , 8, loves soccer and football. His mom, Margie Delacruz, said she gives him a chance to express himself and show off his abilities. Jona- LPNs to graduate than has a hearing and speech problem. Mom said he has the ability to do what he wants - his disability doesn’t hold him back. The iTech Health Sciences Program will RN, MSN includes: Anabel Ayala,Jamie be graduating 18 new Practical Nurses on Benigno, Angelica Coronilla, Anaelis Garci, Thursday, March 21. Priscila Gazga, Anahi Guerra, Roodler Jean- Olympics This hardworking group began their pro- nis, Crystal Ledezma, Marianna Martinez, gram in January of 2012 and are now com- Lory Molina, Nancy Montero, Martha Ro- Continued From Page 1 pleting their fi nal practicum at various clin- driguez, Hilario Rodriguez-Mendez, Clarissa ics, schools and facilities in Immokalee and Salinas, Ulla Torres, Hugo Uriostegui, Andri- throughout Collier County. A big thank you LTE Principal Brian Castellani welcomed nation - color, gender and disability - could ana Valdez and Jacqueline Woodard. classmates in the stands, parents and staff - easily have overwhelmed her. Instead, she to the work partners and funding agencies in The iTech Health Sciences Program is every bit as excited for the athletes as they found a sanctuary and gateway to the larger the area who continue to support our Health were themselves - and introduced their very world in sports. Sciences programs and ensure that well starting new classes in Practical Nursing special guest. Now she devotes her time and talent to trained, work-ready individuals are out there and in Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Now an international celebrity, Ms. Clai- teaching others to overcome, deal with and caring for the people of our community. in mid-April. Both programs are still accept- borne was born partially blind. She was un- accept those same challenges. The graduating class, under the expert ing applications. Apply now, as enrollment able to walk and talk till she was four years Growing up she remembers having to training of their instructor, Linda Moseley is limited. old. Growing up she battled discrimination take lots of “pills” - some good, some bad on three levels: race, gender and disability. - prescribed to help her deal with the world Not surprisingly, her behavior suffered, she around her. When she found Special Olym- admits, and she acted out - until a counselor pics, though, “It was the right pill for me,” Engaged? Just married? Golden anniversary? introduced her to Special Olympics. she said with a smile. Birthday? Holiday? New baby? A born runner, she also learned from her When a counselor noticed that she was Share your news in print and online older brother, a state running champion in a good runner, her brother took her under Pennsylvania in 1966. She trained with him his wing. She began to train with him and and ultimately placed her feet on her true her natural abilities shone. path. Student athletes at the LTE event earned She has been a world class runner since ribbons from Collier County Special Olym- Celebrations 1970 and is still competing to this day. In pics - perhaps symbols of what could be fact, she is even taking on new challenges their own life-changing experience. like tennis. Faculty and staff are behind this effort to fl.newszap.com/celebrations Walt Disney Productions chronicled her strengthen connections with disabled and low points and her triumphs in its 2000 mentally challenged students. Tiffany Pala- movie, The Loretta Claiborne Story. fox, ESE assistant, said she hopes they can For a modest charge, After a lifetime of meeting and overcom- get even more support from the community. each package includes: ing challenges, she is now an advocate for MC2 teacher Mandy Vidaurri is a fourth year the intellectually and physically disabled. teacher who got the ball rolling with a grant UÊ«ÀÌÊ>ÕViiÌÊÊÌ i Ms. Claiborne said she dreams of a time from the Education Foundation, which was iÜë>«iÀÊvÊÞÕÀÊV Vi° when unifi ed sports will come about; when then supported by one from the school dis- UÊiÊÃÌ}Ê>Ì athletes can just be athletes. trict to make the LTE Special Olympic event y°iÜÃâ>«°VÉViiLÀ>Ìð At the LTE event MC (Mentally Chal- a reality. lenged) students were able to show off their These games included special students U"iÊ}ÕiÃÌLÊvÀÊvÀi`ÃÊ athletic skills for their peers as student volun- from all over Immokalee, since LTE is the and family teers from I.M.S., I.H.S. and iTECH helped. only one with Mentally Challenged Classes. ÌÊÃ}Ê>`ÊÛiÜ° In addition to physical ability, these Next year organizers hope to include pre-K games open the door to building courage and all wheelchair students in the event. U"iÊ« ÌÊ}>iÀÞÊvÀÊÕ«ÊÌÊ and leadership in young athletes with spe- She hopes the games will motivate kids £äÊ« Ìð cial challenges. and their parents to break through their bar- UvÌÊÀi}ÃÌÀÞÊ«>}i Ms. Claiborne said she is proud of all riers and push through their boundaries. of the kids who have already conquered The special day of fun, glory and camara- U*ÀwiÊ«>}i hurdles at such an early age. She, herself, derie were sponsored by the Collier County has spent her life fi ghting for diversity and Education Foundation, Lipman, Winn-Dixie, acceptance and against bullying. Publix, Little Caesers, Rib City, Beeline Flow- She recalled her own behavior problems ers and Lozano’s Restaurant. Submit your good news today at as a youngster - problems that she is certain The games opened with a grand parade ÌÌ«\ÉÉy°iÜÃâ>«°VÉViiLÀ>Ìà would have landed her in prison had sports of athletes as justly proud and excited as any not saved her. Living through triple discrimi- in the worldwide Olympic Games. March 7, 2013 Immokalee Bulletin 5
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spring sports are in full swing for 2013 Softball and Baseball at Golden and our students always appreciate the sup- Gate port the community brings. Here are some March 21 upcoming events at I.H.S. Boys and Girls Lacrosse at Naples March 18 Softball and Baseball at Estero Tennis and Softball (Home) March 22 March 19 Relay for Life Gary Bates Stadium Boys and Girls Lacrosse at Golden Boys and Girls Lax at Canterbury Gat Submitted photo Preserve generates $117.4 Immokalee High School Soccer Team million in local economy
A 2011 study recently released by the Na- analysis of national park visitors across the tional Park Service shows that the 941,393 country conducted by Michigan State Uni- visitors to Big Cypress National Preserve versity for the National Park Service. generated $117,467,000 of revenue in local For 2011, that report shows $13 billion of communities. Additionally, the report shows direct spending by 279 million park visitors that the preserve assists in supporting 1,891 in communities within 60 miles of a national jobs in the area. park. That visitor spending had a $30 billion “Big Cypress National Preserve is the impact on the entire U.S. economy and sup- backyard of South Florida and wonderful ported 252,000 jobs nationwide. place to learn about America’s story,” said Most visitor spending supports jobs in preserve superintendent Pedro Ramos. lodging, food, and beverage service (63 per- “We attract visitors from across the U.S. cent) followed by recreation and entertain- and around the world who come here to ex- ment (17 percent), other retail (11percent), perience the preserve and then spend time transportation and fuel (7 percent) and and money enjoying the services provided wholesale and manufacturing (2 percent.) by our neighboring communities and getting To download the report visit www. to know this amazing part of the country. nature.nps.gov/socialscience/products. The National Park Service is proud to have cfm#MGM and click on Economic Benefi ts been entrusted with the care of America’s to Local Communities from National Park most treasured places and delighted that Visitation, 2011. the visitors we welcome generate signifi cant The report includes information for visi- contributions to the local, state, and national tor spending at individual parks and by state. economy.” In total the report shows that visitors to the The information on Big Cypress National four South Florida National Park Units - Big Preserve is part of a peer-reviewed spending Cypress National Preserve, Everglades, Bis- cayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks - spend more than $305.3 million and support newszap.com 4,716 jobs in the area. Free Speech Free Ads To learn more about national parks in Florida and how the National Park Service Your community directory works with communities to preserve lo- cal history, conserve the environment, and is a click away! provide local recreation opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/FLORIDA. 6 Immokalee Bulletin March 7, 2013
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Look St, Immokalee. cessful people! in the classifieds for it in the classifieds. classifieds March 7, 2013 Immokalee Bulletin 7 Community Briefs Relive your childhood you indulge in nostalgia at 5:30 p.m. in the money, pick up your t-shirts, and fi nalize the Collier County Health Department, 419 Jinkins Fellowship Hall in Everglades Com- plans for the best Relay For Life Event yet! N. 1st Street. Get information for migrant munity Church on Friday, March 15. The memories! Mark your calendars- Immokalee Relay For farmworkers and their families on available The Everglades Society for Historic Pres- event is free and open to the public. Life event is Friday, March 22, 1 p.m. until For information, call Marya at 695-2905 Saturday, March 23, 7 a.m. services, health, education opportunities, ervation is hosting an “Old-Fashioned Movie or see www.evergladeshistorical.org. legal rights and responsibilities. It’s all free - Night” featuring two of the 38 segments from the TV program “The Everglades,” Farmworker information food — education — fl u shots— health ser- which ran for one season, 1961-62. Be on Immokalee’s This information for Farmworkers and vices. For more information, call 252-7332. Ron Hayes stars as Constable Lincoln Vail, Kickin Cancer team their families is open to the entire commu- Sponsored by Collier County Health Depart- an Everglades “county patrol offi cer,” who Come one come all! Learn more about nity. Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.-2: p.m. at ment and Pacifi c Tomato Growers. travels by airboat to solve crimes. The series the exciting events being planned for was produced locally by Budd Schulberg “KICKIN CANCER COUNTRY STYLE” Team who made “Wind Across the Everglades” Party March 20 at Immokalee High School Free eye exams from Lions Club several years earlier. Football Field 5:30 p.m. You will bank your Come enjoy popcorn and soda while The Immokalee Lions Club offers free examen presion arterial, espejuelos lentes eye tests for adults and children Saturday, gratis. En cooperacion con: Collier County March 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Registra- Health Department, Edison College School Register now for summer camp tion closes at 1:30 p.m. Come to the iTECH of Nursing, Southwest Florida College of Center, 508 N. 9th Street. Screening for Nursing, Friendship Health Clinic, Bonita Registration for Collier County Parks and Camp Collier offers Elementary School glaucoma, macular degeneration, tests for Springs Lions Eye Clinc and Health Care Recreation Summer Camps begins Monday, Day Camp for children in grades K-5 (must diabetes and blood pressure and free eye Network of Southwest Florida. April 8, at 9 a.m. be fi ve years of age by June 1), and Middle glasses. this is in partnership with Collier Camp Collier offers a fun, lively environ- School Day Camp for children in grades 6-8. County Health Department, Edison College Club Lions invite-ou examen zie gratis ment where children can play, connect, and Look for elementary school day camp at School of Nursing, Southwest Florida Col- pou granmoun ak timoune Samedi 16 Mas discover. Each week is a different theme. Elementary School Day Camp at lege of Nursing, Friendship Health Clinic, 10:00 e nan matin pou 3:00 e nan apre midi Children have the opportunity to attend Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1st St., Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinc and Health tout enskription fi ni a 1:30 p.m. Nan lekol weekly or for the entire summer. Campers Immokalee. Call (239)657-4449. Care Network of Southwest Florida. iTECH la ki nan, 508 N. 0th Street, Immoka- will take nature walks, play games, make Collier County also offers specialty camps lee. Nap fe examen pou glokoma, karat sik arts and crafts, participate in different sports, that run weekly or just a few days at a time. Club de Leones invita examen de vista ak tansion, oganizasyon ki patrone akivite host guests from the community, as well as These include educational camps, arts and grais para adultos y ninos. Sabado 16 de sa-a: Collier County Health Department, take weekly swimming and fi eld trips. theater camps, robotic camps, video game marzo 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nota: Inscripcion Edison College School of Nursing, South- Camp Collier is offered Monday through design camps, extreme sports camps, sport cierra a las 1:30 p.m. iTECH Center, 508 west Florida College of Nursing, Friendship Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., between camps, skiing, sailing, fi shing and beach N. 9th Street, Immokalee. Examen de Health Clinic, Bonita Springs Lions Eye June 10 and August 9 (no camp on July 4). camps. Summer camp programs offer a va- vista, glaucoma, cataratas, degeneracion Clinc and Health Care Network of South- The cost is $85 per week. There is a dis- riety of rewards and experiences for children macular, exemen de diabetes (azucar) , west Florida. count for the full nine weeks; $66 per week of all ages and abilities. payable in four payments of $150 each. For more information, contact Collier There is also a ten percent discount for County Parks & Recreation at 239-252-4000 Check out these siblings; $60 per week payable in four pay- or www.collierparks.com new features: ments of $135 each. Before and After Camp is available from • Daily Local 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and from 5:00 p.m. Business & Service Directory News Updates and 6:00 p.m., at a cost of $15 per week. AUCTION • New interactive Sport Short and easy to Time for a new car? 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Tech- the hat,” to act out one of Dr. Seuss’s classic nology and literacy are the new combination children’s stories. The children experienced for success. At Immokalee Child Care Center, the chil- the delicacy of “Green Eggs and Ham,” and dren are exposed to literacy through many made individual cat in the hat masks. “Chil- different avenues. In celebration of Na- dren learn through play,” said Valarie Bostic, tional Literacy Month, Andy Spaulding, the Executive Director. “Incorporating the arts Center’s Assistant Director, decided fi nding with literacy is simply an creative way to interactive ways to get children interested make learning fun.“
Submitted photo The children at Immokalee Child Care Center expe- rienced the delicacy of “Green Eggs and Ham,” Submitted photos/Melinda Moreno Celebrating Dr. Seuss Firefi ghter Tom Manning interacting and answering third graders questions at the RCMA during celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.