Vol. 45 No. 13 Thursday, April 12, 2012 Inside... IWSD opens new doors with groundbreaking Harvest- By Patty Brant region, marking similar projects in Immokalee Bulletin LaBelle and Moore Haven as well. Balloon Fest! The Immokalee project is be- April 3 was a very big day for ing paid for with federal Recovery ...Page 2 Immokalee Water and Sewer Act funds, including a $4.9 million District Executive Director Eva low interest loan and $3.4 million Deyo and for the community grant. IWSD will kick in some of Immokalee. Dignitaries from $800,000. The project encom- Washington, DC, joined represen- passes an increase in capacity and Letters to tatives of state agencies and local construction of a forced main to visionaries for what was deemed expand the transmission system. the Editor “a critical waste water project” - At its completion in about 18 Patty Brant the groundbreaking for Immoka- months, the project will add some Immokalee Bulletin/ ...Page 3 Dignitaries from Washington, D.C., and Gainesville lent their lee Water and Sewer District’s $8.3 142 families and businesses to the million waste water treatment support to ceremonies in Immokalee celebrating the approval of funding for the community’s waste water treatment treatment plant expansion project. See IWSD — Page 2 Run/Ride It was a big day for the entire plant improvements and expansion on April 3. for literacy Saturday! ...Page 4 Community support Changes for I HOPE grows for man facing ...Page 7 possible deportation New By Jordan Buckley Customs Enforcement’s “Secure Chamber Special to the Immokalee Bulletin Communities” program. Mr. Po- members blano, who was in immigration Community campaign custody at Broward County Transi- ...Page 8 tional Center for 10 days, is facing frees LaBelle father deportation. from federal custody Earlier in the ordeal, his wife, Maria Poblano, had stated, “I can’t A son’s visit to the hospital has take care of my children by myself. put Lazaro Poblano of LaBelle Right now, I am barely eating. This in deportation proceedings. On is bad for my baby but also for March 6, Mr. Poblano drove his me because I am diabetic. I don’t know how I am going to pay this See Page 2 for information about 14 year-old son to the hospital be- month’s rent. I am trying to be how to contact the newspaper. cause he was suffering side pains. Special to the Immokalee Bulletin/Tammy Means strong in this situation for my chil- On their way back home, Mr. Po- dren, but I just don’t know what to blano and his family – his son, his newszap.com Easter basket giveaway do,” she said. Free Speech Free Ads Immokalee organization, Girlfriends Getaway founder, wife and their 6 week-old baby -- Grey Torrico, a community or- Tammy Means brings a big smile for this happy young man were stopped by a Fort Myers po- ganizer with the Collier County in the way of an Easter basket handed out to more thank lice offi cer. Neighborhood Stories Project, ex- 60 local children as part of a giveaway project for the Girl- Lazaro Poblano was arrested in plained, “Mr. Poblano’s case illus- friends group. See more on this newly founded local organiza- front of his family for driving with- trates how Secure Communities is tion on Page 3. out a license and placed in deten- tion through the Immigration and See POBLANO — Page 2 2 Immokalee Bulletin April 12, 2012

Rural Utilities Administrator Jonathan stein said supported the Recovery Act and IWSD Adelstein came from Washington for the cares about rural Florida, also had a repre- occasion. Appointed to the position in July sentative at the ceremony. Continued From Page 1 2009 by President Obama, Mr. Adelstein is IWSD Executive Director Eva Deyo noted the 17th administrator of the USDA/RUS. He that the project, which began in 2007, will Immokalee water treatment system. has a background with the Federal Com- be a .75 mgp upgrade, She said eventually Fred Thomas, chairman of the Water and munications Commission, championed the customers will see an increase in their rates, Sewer District Governing Baord, kicked off expansion of rural broadband in 2009 and but that typically does not occur till two the celebration by eluding to the “enormous is a member of the White House National magnitude” of the project, which will in- years after construction. Residents of Arrow- Science and Technology Council. head will have to pay a connection fee for crease the wastewater treatment plant’s ca- Mr. Adelstein commended the leadership the forced main being put in to the waste- pacity from 2.5 mgd (million gallons per day) in Immokalee for “creating jobs and invest- to 3.25 mgd. Only about one mgd is used at ing in the future.” He noted that Immoka- water treatment plant. this time, but the scope of the project looks lee “seized the opportunity” to plan for its Resident Floyd Crews attended the cere- toward a bright future for Immokalee. future and faced the enormous competition mony. He said the Immokalee water district Immokalee Bulletin/Patty Brant Richard Macheck, USDA Rural Develop- and rigorous evaluation process required to was started by a “bunch of farmers” in 1967. Rural Utilities Administrator Jonathan ment State Director, said the completion of secure this funding, which will provide an In 1978 it became a special district; with Adelstein, left, came from Washing- this project will enhance the community’s upgrade of 70 percent over current capacity sewer added in 1982. ton, along with USDA Rural Develop- ability to plan ahead. Mr. Macheck noted as well as provide connections to the Arrow- The ceremony focused a spotlight on met State Director Richard Machek that he sees the economy and construction head community for a total of some 5,000 how the IWSD is living up to its hallmark: from Gainesville to break ground on rising again, adding that, in a couple years, business and residential connections. “Technology and Ecology a Winning Com- Immokalee’s wastewater improve- “We’ll be back on track.” US Sen. Bill Nelson, who Director Adel- bination.” ments - investments in its future.

makes our communities, in fact, insecure.” ty of Collier County and a number of local erodes public trust in the police. POBLANO Three days after Mr. Poblano’s arrest, an churches and civic organizations. Due to its negative impact on public safe- The petition, initiated by Collier County Continued From Page 1 online campaign was launched demanding ty, numerous metropolitan cities as well as his release under the Obama Administra- Neighborhood Stories Project, also calls for the governors of Illinois, Massachusetts, and tion’s Prosecutorial Discretion policy that di- an end to the Secure Communities program New York have rejected the Secure Commu- that has harmed thousands of families like criminalizing the very act of caring for our rects ICE offi cers to release individuals who nities program. Florida Governor Rick Scott children and families. A father or mother fall into certain criteria. As an immigrant Mr. Poblano’s. While Secure Communities stated mandate is to target persons convict- has not taken that position. should never have to make a choice on with deep ties to the community, a father of For more information, contact the Collier whether to drive their children to a hospital ed of serious crimes, according to the De- U.S.-born children and breadwinner for his County Neighborhood Stories Project at 239- for fear of deportation. This program has partment of Homeland Security’s own data family, Mr. Poblano was released under the over 50% of those 271-2423. created fear in our communities and distrust prosecutorial discretion policy. deported through of the police. It has made us less safe. We Many Collier County residents took part Secure Communi- demand that the Obama Administration in the campaign for Mr. Poblano’s release, ties have actually end Mr. Poblano’s deportation and stop the phoning ICE and sending emails of support, not ever been con- Secure Communities program, because it including members of the Democratic Par- victed of a crime, or they have only minor misdemean- Balloons and Harvest fest this weekend ors such as traffi c Events include Dawn Glow to orful balloons engage in games throughout violations. the weekend. In the convergent navigational Last month, the a Live Orchestra, Mass task, the target is a grid at the festival site. Pi- Chairwoman of the Democratic Ex- Ascension and Sundown Glow lots will fl y in and drop their markers on the grid. Scoring is based on the marker’s accu- ecutive Committee of Collier County, racy and how the pilot fl ew over the target. More than 30 custom hot air balloons will Mickey Gargan, For both contests, the fi rst place prize is fi ll the skies, participating in fun activities and denounced Collier $500, second place is $300 and third place competing in races on April 14 and April 15 County Sheriff’s is $200. at Seminole Casino Immokalee’s “Balloons Offi ce’s collabora- The colorful balloons will kick off each tion with federal Over Paradise.” Pilots will navigate their bal- morning at 6 a.m. with an illuminated light immigration en- loons to compete for their share of $4,000. forcement, calling Special to the Immokalee Bulletin show to the music of a live orchestra. Fes- The Poblano family of LaBelle is not unlike many local un- The inaugural festival is free to the public their policy “overly tival-goers will be able to walk among the documented families in the Southwest Florida region. Lazaro and takes place at Immokalee Regional Air- balloons as they infl ate for a mass ascension tough” on immi- port at 165 Airpark Blvd. in Immokalee. grant communities Poblano faces deportation under immigration enforcement’s Secure Communities program. Event attendees will delight in seeing col- See FEST — Page 8 and noting that it

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This counties across the nation. If you Alodia DeJesus group was started in January of 2012 by Ms. are undocumented and wind up Special to the Immokalee Bulletin/ County voters will see this group at the upcoming Tammy Means of Immokalee. The vision for in jail for even a minor offense, Harvest Fest event this weekend in Immokalee. the group is for women to come together to such as driving without a license, They will be helping to register voters. Enrich, Empower, Educate, Encourage and you run a serious risk of being Embrace one another. deported. neighborhoods or events that would benefi t As a group we will travel, come together Literally thousands of people have been from a voter-registration booth, please con- to laugh and have fun (as women some- removed from our communities in recent tact Steve Duckworth at 239 269-6230. times forget to do). As we grow strong years due to the collaboration of the Collier Special to the Immokalee Bulletin/Tammy Alodia DeJesus amongst ourselves and as a group, we are Means County Sheriff’s Offi ce with Immigration Immokalee Bulletin looking forward to being a positive force and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a pro- Girlfriends Getaway founder, Tammy here in our community of Immokalee, and Means with many of the Easter Bas- gram called 287g. to every community in which our members “The overly tough stance taken by the El voto hispano kets given away by the group for the reside. holiday to local children. Sheriff’s Offi ce has made immigrant com- Se ha dado cuenta que los politicos, asi Girlfriends Getaway sponsored a Easter munities very fearful of arrest and deporta- sean los comisionados, congresistas, sena- Basket giveaway at the Old Park in Immoka- all while gaining much needed restoration. tion because of some perceived or minor dores o presidentes simplifi can y no se dan lee. As a group we felt like it was important We have had a few Mix and Mingles where infraction. Even documented people avoid por entendido de las nesidades de los is- to bring smiles to the children faces on Eas- we as a group come together for a few police offi cers and crime-reporting,” reads panos? Tambien se ha dado cuenta que no ter, by giving away around 60 baskets and hours to forget about the stress of our ev- a new position statement from the Chair of estamos representado en puestos politicos 40 treat bags. The group has also given a eryday lives. the Democratic Executive Committee of Col- de acuerdo con nuestros porcentages en helping hand to a few families who have re- Recently, the group traveled to Miami for lier County, Mickey Gargan. lapopulacion? cently lost loved ones. The group is in the a one day getaway which included a million- The 287g program – which allows Collier La rason es que muchos de nosotros, no process of building up our young ladies of aire sightseeing cruise, dance cruise, shop- County police offi cers to enforce federal im- le hacemo en tender a los politicos lo que the community by organizing a Teen’s Chap- ping, and dining. Each month we plan on migration law -- is up for renewal this fall. benefi cia a nuestra comunidad. No sola- ter of Girlfriends Getaway. Our hopes for the making our mark in a new area, as we have The Collier County Democrats oppose 287g, mente no nos informamos cuales politicos teen’s group are to nurture them into “out- members both near and far. saying it unjustly targets individuals who nos benefi ciaran, pero tambien muchos His- standing” members of society, with high self- If there are any questions about whether pose no real threat to public safety. They panos no se tomam el timpo para votar. esteem, confi dence and a purpose for life. or not this group is for you: the answer is Simplemente los politicos saben que so- have publicly denounced the program in an Although, Girlfriends Getaway is a fairly yes it is! We’re all women, which makes us lanente tienenen que tocar algunos puntos organizational declaration that calls on the new group; we are already off to a great start all sisters and “we are our sister’s keeper.” emosionales en sus anuncio para que usted Collier County Sheriff’s Offi ce to end 287g on our endeavor to meeting new people in If anyone would like to join Girlfriends Get- le de el voto. Fijense por ejmplo que ellos enforcement when it expires in the coming a secure and comfortable atmosphere, mak- away, our next open enrollment will be in anuncian puntos religiosos frecuentemente months. ing memories and build lasting friendships January of 2013. Collier County Democrats have also been para atacar al contrario, pero no nos dicen hard at work in registering voters in advance como van alludar a los pobres y a la comu- of this year’s coming elections. On Saturdays nidad Hispana. Breakfast with Carl Hiaasen open to public they have gone door-to-door in Immokalee Si usted puede votar vote y insista que to sign up voters and they had a successful otros voten para no dejar que otras perso- Renowned Miami Herald journalist If you would like to meet Carl for break- presence at the Immokalee carnival in No- nas decidan nuestro destino. Las proximas and popular novelist Carl Hiaasen will be fast at 9:30 a.m. at the Oyster House Res- vember and again at the Collier County Fair elciones son en Noviembre, tome este tiem- in Everglades City on Saturday, April 14, taurant, please call 239-695-2397. Seating last month. po y prepararse para votar. appearing at a benefi t in support of the his- is limited and reservations are required. Voter registration – regardless of political Haga ese dia como el dia que usted tomo toric Smallwood Store & Museum. This is a fundraiser to support the Small- el arma de la democracia para defender a su Carl is also well-known for his humor- party affi liation – will be available during this wood Store so a $25 minimum donation is weekend’s 2012 Immokalee Harvest Fest as familia, su jente y la jente de este paiz. ous books on Florida: Tourist Season, requested. There will also be a 50/50 draw- well. Juan Puerto, M.D. Double Whammy, Skinny Dip, Nature Girl If you know of any groups, congregations, Immokalee among others. His books for the younger ing and a silent auction. If you can not at- generation include Hoot, Scat, and his tend but would like to donate, see www. most recent Chomp. To learn more, see his smallwoodstore.com. Community News in Brief website www.carlhiaasen.com. Give the Gift of Life County Bar Association The Blood Mobile will be parked in the HERE’S MY CARD parking lot at First Baptist Church next Sun- offers Free Legal Aid Keep the number of these locally owned businesses on day morning, April 15, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Anyone from the community can come out clinic hand for all of your service & shopping needs. and share their “gift of life.” Be sure to bring The Collier County Bar Association in your personal picture id with you. conjunction with the Legal Aid Service of Put your card in this space Collier County is pleased to offer a free legal for six weeks for Men in Black Conference clinic to our communinty Legal Aid Offi ces, Only $90! 4125 East Tamiami Trail, Naples on Saturday, On May 27, at 4 p.m., Elder Isaac Thom- Call us at 239-657-6000 April 28 from 10 a.m. until noon. as and the St. Mary Primitive Baptist Choir or e-mail of Punta Gorda, will be with us to help us Please call the Collier County Bar Associ- celebrate our 2nd annual 100 Men in Black ation for further information at 239-252-8711 [email protected] Men’s Day worship service. We are focusing or 239-252-8138. The services are sponsored for more info in on men who are not ashamed of the gos- in part by the Collier County Bar Associa- pel of Jesus Christ. tion. 4 Immokalee Bulletin April 12, 2012 Students First Run/Ride for Literacy Great students - make wigs for children who’ve lost their hair due to treatment Doing the for illnesses. •Giovanni Bonilla, an 8th right thing! grader at Oakridge Middle set for this weekend School, noticed that a girl The second annual Immokalee Run and By Joe Landon fainted after running during a Ride for Literacy happens on Saturday and Collier County District Schools track practice. Giovanni actu- Sunday, April 14 and 15 at the Farm Worker ally picked her up and carried Village, 1800 Farm Worker Way, Immoka- Those of us here at the her to the school offi ce so she school district offi ces are certainly proud of lee. All proceeds go to The Family Literacy could get medical assistance. The good Academy of Immokalee, managed by Jump our students – our 43,000 students. We’re news is she’s just fi ne thanks to his help. especially proud when we learn of students Start. •Zeina Bannout and Chelsea Shapira- The 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m. on Sat- who have exhibited exemplary behavior – Bennen, sophomores at Naples High maybe even performed acts of heroism. I urday, April 14 at the Farm Worker Village. School, noticed a wallet (with $77 inside) Runners can register on the Immokalee Run was reminded of the kinds of good deeds and an IPhone in the grass near a school being recognized by the Collier County & Ride for Literacy website at http://www. parking lot. They brought the items to the immokaleerunsandrides.com by April 11th Sheriff’s Offi ce monthly when I attended school offi ce. The student who lost the a “Do the Right Thing” Awards Ceremony for a $15 fee, $10 for students; register after countryside. Those wishing to participate items is now a happy camper. the 11th or on the day of the event for a $25 can register on line at Immokalee Run & held at LWIT on Monday. It was truly an •Luisa Cortes, a senior at Lely High uplifting experience! Here’s a sampling of fee. There is also a one mile fun run for chil- Ride for Literacy website by April 11th for School, found an envelope under her desk dren and adults on an enclosed course within this month’s good behavior that was wor- in class one day. It contained a consider- a $20 fee or after the 11th or on the day of thy of awards presented to the students by the Farm Worker Village. Each pre-registered the event for a $25 fee. Each participant will able amount of money. She gave the enve- runner will receive a commemorative t-shirt Sheriff Kevin Rambosk: lope to her teacher. Afterwards she learned receive a taco breakfast, lunch, SAG support •Ta’Riq Brown, a freshman at Immoka- as well as a homemade taco breakfast after along the routes, as well as an Immokalee the money had been collected as part of a the race. John Biffar of Endurance Sports lee High School, found an Indians 2004 school fundraiser. Veggie Bag at the conclusion of the ride. State Football Championship ring on the Timing will offi ciate. First, Second, and Third Extra meal tickets are available for $5 each. •Adrian Acuna, Nick Borders, and Ivan place awards will go to overall male and fe- fl oor of an Immokalee grocery store. He Magana, sophomores at Palmetto Ridge Door prizes and raffl es will also occur. Regis- took it to school and gave it to a teacher male fi nishers, plus top 3 fi nishers in each High School, noticed a man wandering age group. Door prizes and raffl es will also tration and check-in opens at 7 a.m. the day who found a name inscribed on the inside. about in the school parking lot around the of the event. All riders must wear a CPSC ap- The ring is back on the fi nger of its rightful occur. Registration and check-in opens at time of the seniors golf tour visit to Naples. 7:00 am the day of the event. Two hundred proved helmet. Two hundred plus riders are owner. He was a diabetic and in desperate need of •Trinity Fite, a 3rd grader at Calusa Park plus runners are expected to participate, up expected to participate, up from 73 in 2011. his meds. EMS was called and the gentle- from 71 in 2011. The Family Literacy Academy of Immoka- Elementary School, has donated more man is doing well today because these than thirty inches of her beautiful hair to The 15 mile, 30 mile and/or the Metric lee is structured to involve the family as a three students, like all of the others being Century Ride begins at 9:30, 9 and 8 a.m. whole, thereby making long-term intergen- the “Locks of Love” organization since recognized, truly did the right thing! her Kindergarten days. The hair is used to respectively on Sunday, April 15 at the Farm erational change in order to secure a healthy Worker Village. The rides wind through quality of life for children thus breaking the Immokalee, Ave Maria and the surrounding cycle of illiteracy. Tech school offers services Need a haircut, tire rotation, car wash, or where students show excellence in culinary Edison State College Collier fi lter change? Come on down to the Lorenzo arts, medical assisting, and other program Walker Institute of Technology (LWIT), lo- areas in which they have been training. Skill- cated at 3702 Estey Avenue, Thursday, April sUSA gives students a chance to match their Campus offers programs 12, from 2 to 6 p.m., to get one of these great abilities against similar students nationwide, services for a nominal donation. and earn not only a confi rmation of their Edison State College Collier Campus for more information,call 239-732-3128 or to LWIT students are offering these services outstanding skills education, but also poten- can help you spring into a new career with download the forms online, visit www.edi- to the community as a way to gather sup- tial scholarships. several new programs. Registration is now son.edu/collier/ce. port to offset expenses to attend SkillsUSA For more information, please contact open. The Edison State College Collier Campus, – a regional, state, and national competition LWIT Instructor Ed Cruz at 239-377-0923. Starting April 19, you can learn all you 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway, is located off need to become a Pharmacy Tech. This Collier Boulevard, three miles north of Ta- program includes the tools you need, from miami Trail East. Meet local area author and historian classroom instruction to an internship, to For more information please visit www. On April 14, from 1-3 p.m. local histo- Harriet Bedell, the Fakahatchee, Marjory qualify to apply for certifi cation by the Phar- edison.edu. rian and author Marya Repko will give an Stoneman Douglas, and Sanibel have been macy Technician Certifi cation Board (PTCB). illustrated presentation about the history well-received. She is President of the Ev- This program is limited to 10 students. Starting May 1, you can get the tools you LOW COST VACCINATION CLINICS of the Everglades area at the Big Cypress erglades Society for Historic Preservation, Swamp Welcome Center in Ochopee. She need become a Certifi ed Professional Coder membership secretary of the Friends of SHEWMAKER ANIMAL HOSPITAL will talk about early settlers, the building of (CPC). It begins with a seven-week medical 1095 N. State Rd. 29 • LaBelle • 863-675-2441 the Tamiami Trail, its impact on the native Fakahatchee, and co-editor of The MUL- terminology and anatomy and physiology WED & SAT FROM 8AM TO 10AM LET RAPPER. 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Starting at $15,000 (239)300-1221 you call a number out of LaBelle, FL Mobile Home Angels Free Speech Free Ads your area, use caution. 561-721-2230 April 12, 2012 Immokalee Bulletin 7 Major changes coming to I HOPE Distribution Center

By Rick Heers mind that I HOPE now accepts credit/debit carpets would cost between $20-25 per commercial costs, and a savings of 35% off I Special to the Immokalee Bulletin cards thanks to a new partnership with Flor- square yard. Finally, we have a limited sup- HOPE’s already lowered price. ida Community Bank. ply of 18-inch fl oor tile for $12 per box, and Several changes are taking place at the You may call the offi ce at 239.657.3889 Additionally the Home Depot home of- a fairly large supply of kitchen/bathroom tile I HOPE Distribution Center over the next to inquire of Misty, Mercedes, or Rick about few weeks. Starting next Monday, April 16, I fi ce has made arrangements for us to gain going for the unheard of price of $100 per HOPE will be closed each Monday, and their two additional partnering stores-the Forum pallet-that’s a 90-95% reduction over normal what materials are available. hours will change from Tuesday-Friday from Home Depot in Fort Myers, off Colonial Bou- 9 a.m.-4:30. Each fi rst and third Saturday the levard, and the Home Depot in Port Char- hours will also change to being open from lotte. These stores will come “on-line” with CCSO recognizes distracted 9 a.m.-noon donations for I HOPE later this month. We The I D C and offi ce for I HOPE will also are anticipating that this will bring in a large be closed on Friday, April 20, as staff will be supply of home improvement goods on sale driving awareness month in Orlando at the International Floor & Wall for our members. Remember that the mem- Covering Show at the Orange County Exhi- bership fee is very affordable-$25 per year. April is National Distracted for a ban on texting while driving in Florida. bition Hall selecting material for Immokalee. At present there are over 370 family mem- CCSO is using the April safety campaign 10-12 semi tractor trailers will be loaded with berships and 20 business memberships. Driving Prevention Month. to highlight the agency’s efforts to educate fi ve scheduled to be delivered to I HOPE’s Business memberships are available for motorists and enforce traffi c laws along Pine In addition to cell phone use, the safety Distribution Center the following week. In- businessmen that own apartments, mobile Ridge Road with the goal of signifi cantly re- campaign seeks to discourage other distract- ducing injury crashes and eliminating fatal cluded in the materials will be granite and homes or businesses that are involved in ed and careless driving behaviors such as crashes caused by careless driving. marble countertops, tile and other usable, home repairs/maintenance. Several church- grooming, eating or looking for an address new products of a very high quality…many es have also joined as business members so while driving. Last year proved to be a deadly one on imported from various countries. Current that we can provide goods for their organi- The National Highway Traffi c Safety Ad- Collier County’s roadways. In particular, members will have fi rst choice on these ma- zations. Business memberships are $100. ministration has identifi ed texting and cellu- Pine Ridge Road stood out as a dangerous terials, but need to be here as soon as practi- per year. lar telephone use as the fastest growing and thoroughfare. cal as they will be sold on a fi rst-come, fi rst- Two special items warrant attention most visible distraction as an associated fac- In 2011, the Collier County Sheriff’s of- served basis. Keep in because of limited supplies and greatly re- tor in collisions. In 2009, nearly 5,500 people fi ce investigated 28 injury-producing vehicle duced prices. About 20 rolls of high-quality, were killed and 450,000 more were injured crashes on Pine Ridge Road between Inter- in distracted driving crashes in the U.S., ac- new carpet from a Georgia mill is available state 75 and Goodlette-Frank Road. In addi- cording to the NHTSA. for $5 per square yard-customarily these tion, six people died in vehicle crashes on The age group with the greatest propor- the same stretch of roadway last year. tion of distracted drivers was the under-20 For more listings, For more listings, In the hope of combating even more go to age group - 16 percent of all drivers younger go to fatalities, during October 2011, proactive www.newszap.com www.newszap.com Business & Service Directory than 20 involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. were reported to have been distracted while measures were immediately put into action through Data-Driven Approaches to Crime Campers/RVs AUCTION driving. Of those drivers involved in fatal Public Notice crashes who were reportedly distracted, the and Traffi c Safety (DDACTS). This operation- 30- to 39-year-olds had the highest propor- al model integrates location-based crime and Wanted all Travel Time for a new car? Check out this auction on Trailers, Motor Homes NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING April 23, 2012 at 9am tion of cell phone involvement, according to traffi c data to establish effective and effi cient and Fifth Wheels. Any On Thursday April 19, 2012 a pub- the NHTSA. methods for deploying law enforcement Condition, Cash paid lic hearing will be held at 12:00 CCSO recognizes the importance of rais- noon at the Immokalee Seminole and other resources. The goal of implement- on the spot. Reservation Administrative Building, Keith’s Towing ing public awareness about the risks of dis- Call 941-347-7171 295 Stockade Road, Immokalee, ™ÓxÊ °Ê i>Ü>ÀiÊ
Ûi°ÊUÊ““œŽ>ii]Ê ing DDACTS is to reduce crime, crashes and Florida for the purpose of discussing tracted driving. In December 2011, Sheriff an application for federal funds to (239) 657-5741 traffi c violations across the country. By using provide supplementary educational Kevin Rambosk and AAA-sponsored profes- Looking for a place to services to Indian children. The geomapping the Pine Ridge Road corridor program is administered by Collier sional race car driver Michael Cenzi, along hang your hat? Look County Public Schools. All Seminole was specifi cally identifi ed. no further than the families and the general public are 1993 Chevy with AAA and The Auto Club South Traffi c invited to attend. For additional in- The increased law enforcement is ex- classifieds. formation contact Victoria Soto, at 1GBDM19Z1PB135665 Safety Foundation, teamed up to launch (239) 867-5303 or Maria Longa, Di- pected to improve traffi c fl ow by reducing or rector of Federal and State Grants, “Stay Focused: Don’t Text and Drive.” The at (239) 377-0583. CCSO safety campaign seeks to bring aware- eliminating crashes which inevitably cause Public Notice 414366 IB 4/12/2012 1997 Chevy ness, education and the pursuit of legislation costly traffi c delays. NOTICE OF MEETING 1GBDM19W6VB176585 There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the Im- mokalee Water & Sewer District on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 3:30 P.M. at the offi ce of the Immokalee Water & Sewer District, located at 1020 Sani- 2006 Chrysler Voluntary pre-k registration under way tation Rd, Immokalee, FL 34142. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 2C3KA63H06H134980 1. Call to Order Parents – do you have a child who will · Most recent physical exam within the 2. Preliminaries A. Pledge of Allegiance be entering kindergarten in August 2012 last year (yellow form) B. Roll Call and who has not attended a Voluntary Pre- Collier County’s Summer VPK Program C. Adoption of Agenda ,""  D. Employee Recognition Kindergarten (VPK) Program during the will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:35 p.m., 1. February- Employee of the Month-Alicia Hernandez Metal Roofs Seamless Gutters E. Public Concerns school year? Collier County Public Schools Monday through Thursday (no school on F. Staff Good Cause Items Re-Roofs Soffit & Fascia invites you to register your youngster for G. Board Concerns Fridays), beginning on Monday, June 11, H. Old Business Roof Repairs Free Estimates the free Summer VPK Program. Registra- I. New Business and running through Thursday, August 9, 3. Consent Agenda tion will be available from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Mike Davis Elementary School (MDE) lo- A. Adoption of Minutes every Tuesday and Thursday through June 1. March , 2012 Regular Meeting cated at 3215 Magnolia Pond Drive. B. Civil Rights Compliance Report 7th, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Adminis- The VPK Program is free to all students C. March Budget Review tration Center located at 5775 Osceola Trail D. Fixed Assets Acquisitions-Disposals who enroll, but parents are responsible E. Various Reports (behind Barron Collier High School). F. USDA Reporting for Stimulus Money for transportation to and from Mike Davis G. Project Change Orders Please bring the following documents H. Engineer’s Report - Greeley and Hansen Elementary School. Lunch and breakfast I. Director’s Report when you register your child. 4. Action Agenda · Your child’s birth certifi cate (from the will be provided. Please note that the VPK A. Approval of Resolution 12-02-Authorizing the Amendment of 09-10-Bonds Offi ce of Vital Statistics) Program has an attendance policy. More 5. Discussion Agenda information can be found online by visiting A. Attorney’s Report · Three(3) proofs of residency (i.e. copy 6. Other Public Interests Lic# CCC037019 Office (863)675-7045 of utility bill or mail addressed to parent’s www.collierschools.com/vpk/. 7. Adjournment 981 Cowboy Circle Fax (863)612-1158 name) To learn more, please contact Collier SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you require special aid or services as addressed in the American Disabilities Act, please contact the District offi ce at (239) 658-3630, no · Immunizations or shot records form County Public Schools’ VPK offi ce at 239- less than fi ve (5) days prior to the above stated workshop date. 414619 IB 4/12/2012 (blue form) 377-0092. 8 Immokalee Bulletin April 12, 2012

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Hunter safety course Saturday The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- trict, 1885 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL tion Commission (FWC) will host a free 34109. hunter safety course on April 14 from 8 Participants can sign up at MyFWC. a.m.to 2 p.m. and April 15 from 8 a.m. to com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s noon. South Region Offi ce at 561-625-5122. A link Attendance on both days is required for to the online part of the course and a state- certifi cation. Participants must successfully wide schedule of hunter safety classes are complete the online portion of the course available at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety. prior to attending and bring the fi nal Web Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, report to the FWC course on April 14. It must pass an approved hunter safety does not have to be notarized. course before purchasing a Florida hunt- Students will learn about hunting laws, ing license. Parents or legal guardians must safe gun handling and hunter ethics/re- accompany children under 16 years of age sponsibility, among other topics, before to all classes. To participate in live-fi re ex- Special to the Immokalee Bulletin/Bernardo Barnhart taking the fi nal test. The course also in- ercises, children under 18 years old must cludes live-fi ring instruction on a shooting present a parental release form signed by a range. parent or legal guardian. New Chamber members The class is at the North Naples Fire Dis- The Immokalee Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new members to the Immokalee Chamber family including: Crews Salvage is a family operated and family owned business in Immoka- Mogil, storytelling, musical zoo sounds and lee over 30 years by Mr. Johnny Crews. Beth Hunter is the owner of First FEST fairy-tale characters. Carnival games range Class Tax Service located at 802 N. 15th Street Unit 5 in Immokalee. The from 10 cents to one dollar. Immokalee Chamber of Commerce would like to thank both companies for Continued From Page 2 On Saturday, April 14, from 6 a.m. to 9 joining the chamber. Chamber President Bernardo Barnhart aid, “We look p.m., attendees will also enjoy the Harvest forward to a great partnership.” into the skies and remain in air for several festival parade and the crowning of the Har- hours. Specialty balloons include the Flying vest Queen. At 6:45 p.m., country star John Purple People Eater, a monster; Ham-Let, Anderson will perform among the glow of the world’s largest fl ying pig; and Miss Daisy, these astonishing balloons. a fl ower that winks. Games start around 7 The balloon festival will continue on April LABELLE TOBACCO a.m. Event goers will also enjoy live music 15, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with musical en- by eight acts including John Anderson and tertainment and other activities. At 2 p.m., Kathy Kosins, delectable food by area ven- ASCAP award-winning singer Kathy Kosins Full cartons $26.87 • Half cartons $14.95 dors and gourmet trucks, arts and crafts, agil- will perform jazz classics. ity dog shows, carnival games and more. Umbrellas and coolers are not permitted. Located at the intersection of highways 80 & 29 Seminole Casino Immokalee organized No animals are allowed, except for service the free festival to generate tourism, engage animals. No folding chairs allowed for the 67 North Bridge St (next to Little Caesars Pizza) people of all ages, bring communities to- John Anderson concert. gether and to provide a platform for local Admission is free. Parking is $5. Handi- Ask about our VFW, American Legion & Truckers Discounts charities. The casino worked with local non- cap parking is available at the Airport Park. profi t organizations including Immokalee Chamber of Commerce, Arts of the Inland, Motorcycles, RVs and cars can park at the Open: 9am to 7:30pm Monday thru Saturday Charity for Change and the Donahue Acad- Immokalee Regional Raceway. Cars can and 11am-5pm on Sunday emy of Ave Maria. also park at the Seminole Rodeo grounds. The kids’ stage features a puppet show, Food items range from $1 to $12. presentation by local meteorologist Michael For the “Balloons Over Paradise” sched- For more information call 863-342-8021 ule, visit www.seminolecasinoevents.com..