Serving Immokalee, Ave Maria and Eastern Collier County Vol. 47 No. 21 Thursday, May 22, 2014 Brant Immokalee man Honor Immokalee’s named involved in fatality veterans this publisher A Miami man, 74-year-old Me- EMS. His passenger, Carmen Gon- Memorial Day dardo Antonio Garcia of Miami, zalez Garcia, 72, of Miami, was Patty Brant, longtime editor died in a traffi c crash May 16 in transported to Lee Memorial Hos- Monday, May 26, Immokaee’s veterans will be honored with of the Immokalee Bulletin, has Collier County, on SR 82, one mile pital in serious condition. a Memorial Day ceremony at Lake Trafford Cemetery, the burial been named publisher, it was an- east of CR 850 (Corkscrew Road). Mr. St. Facile’s passengers, San- site of 51 veterans. nounced by Independent News- Mr. Garcia was driving a 2004 at Astrel, 50, and Huguls Cajust, VFW Post 7369 media Inc. USA Honda Accord westbound on SR 41, both also of Immokalee were Naples will mark the Ms. Brant will be replacing Tom 82, followed by a 1985 Mercury transported to Lehigh Regional graves at 9 a.m., with Byrd, who will be assuming the Grand Marquis, driven by Bobby along with the driver. All sustained Color, Taps and a Hand publisher’s role at the company’s Joe Hamm, 64, of N. Fort Myers. with minor injuries. Salute at 10 a.m. Delaware State Guerold St. Facile, 42, of Mr. Hamm tried to avoid the Immokalee High News effective Immokalee was driving a 2001 collision but struck the right rear School JROTC will par- July 1st. Merz 4-matic eastbound and of the St. Facile vehicle and began ticipate in this impor- “I’m delighted began to pass eastbound traffi c to rotate clockwise before coming tant ceremony to honor to see Patty get ahead of him, violating the right- to a fi nal rest on the north grassy Immokalee’s heroes. this recognition,” of-way of westbound traffi c. shoulder. His passenger, Linda Markers will be said Mr. Byrd. The left front of the St. Facile Johnson, 58, of N. Fort Myers. was placed at each grave “She has 27 years vehicle struck the front left of the transported to Lee Memorial with along with fl ags. The of community Garcia vehicle, which left the road minor injuries. JROTC will be taking journalism expe- and overturned, coming to a fi nal Everyone involved in the crash over care of the last Patty Brant rience in this area, rest on the north grassy shoulder, was wearing a seatbelt. resting place of these veterans. and has shown Mr, Garcia was pronounced dead Mr. St. Facile was charged with that she is committed to providing at the scene by Collier County careless driving. local readers with good coverage and advertisers with an attractive way to reach them.” Submitted photo She commented, “Working for and with the community has al- ways been one of the best things Peace and about this position. 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Offer ends 05/31/14. 2 Immokalee Bulletin May 22, 2014 Students First by Maribel De Armas nations, as well as collected money and a tralized kindergarten registration is avail- Serving Immokalee, Ave Maria and Eastern Collier County So, I left a little teaser at the end of my variety of needed items from her family and able now. If you have a child who will be To Reach Us column a couple of weeks ago about an- friends like toiletries, food, household items, fi ve years old on or before September 1 of Mailing Address: P.O. Box 518 other special recognition that recently took clothing, school supplies, uniforms, and this year we encourage you to register them LaBelle, FL 33975 place in our school district; another nod of holiday gifts for EPE families. Her caring for school as soon as you can. It’s an easy Physical Address: 22 Ft. Thompson Ave. appreciation to the wonderful work hap- generosity is truly remarkable. Ask anyone three step process that you can start by vis- at Eden Park Elementary School and they Phone: (239) 657-6000 pening right here in Immokalee. Instead of iting www.collierschools.com and clicking will tell you the students, teachers, and par- on the “Kindergarten Registration” image in Fax: (863) 675-1449 a current teacher, however, this salute went ents are better because of her. On behalf the middle of the page, or on the icon in the Website: www.newszap.com/immokalee to an individual who selfl essly gives the gifts of everyone at the district – Thank You, Miss “What’s New” area. Once you do that, just of time, talent and treasures to the Eden Nancy! follow the instructions, which are available To Submit News Park Elementary School (EPE) family. Just And I just want to take a moment to re- in English, Spanish, and Creole. If you have The Immokalee Bulletin welcomes submis- recently, Nancy Pignone – warmly known mind parents of soon-to-be kindergarten any questions, feel free to cal the Department sions from its readers. Opinions, calendar as “Miss Nancy” – was named the Collier students that the district’s new online cen- of Student Relations at (239) 377-0547. items, story ideas and photographs are wel- County Public Schools Senior School Volun- come. Call (239) 657-6000 to reach our teer of the Year. newsroom. The deadline for all news items As an experienced teacher of twenty-nine is 11 a.m. on Monday prior to the following years working in Massachusetts with stu- Thursday’s publication. dents with special needs, Miss Nancy travels E-Mail: [email protected] thirty-four miles from her home in Naples to Eden Park on a regular basis every week. To Place a Display Ad Some days that translates to an eleven-hour Phone: (239) 657-6000 commitment. And even during the summer The deadline for all advertising is 4 p.m. on months, she spends two days a week tutor- Friday for the following Thursday’s ing parents and children in Immokalee. She publication is kind, loving, and patient with everyone E-mail: [email protected] she works with. Miss Nancy has worked with students in kindergarten and second grade, Billing Department and in EPE’s Parent Involvement Program. E-mail: [email protected] Her dedication to EPE students’ parents is especially inspiring. She has worked with To Place a Classified Ad teachers, and has developed curriculum Call 1 -877 353-2424 to place it from home designed to help parents pass the United or go to www.newszap.com States citizenship test. In fact, to date, two parents have become citizens with her help. Submitted photo For Subscriptions But, Miss Nancy’s involvement doesn’t stop Collier County Public Schools Senior School Volunteer of the Year Nancy Pi- Phone: 1-800-282-8586 in the classroom or within the walls of the gnone is surrounded by well wishers. Visit circulation.newszap.com or school. She has made many personal do- email [email protected]. You can be a “Summer Camp Angel’ with a donation Staff News Editor: Patty Brant Advertising Services: Dale Conyers (April 30, 2014 - Naples, FL) Hiking in at-risk kids will spend their summer wander- Major Proctor. Advertising Services: Barbara Calfee the woods, making crafts, singing songs by ing the streets or hanging out with other idle We are currently seeking sponsorships Executive Editor: Katrina Elsken the campfi re -- some of our fondest child- kids… a recipe for trouble! for children to attend summer camp 2014. Publisher: Tom Byrd The Salvation Army helps struggling local “School will be ending soon,” he points out. hood memories come from summer camp. families avoid this outcome for their children. “There are lots of spots left and not enough For the neediest children in Collier County, Last year in the United States, thousands of money to fi ll them. I hope the community Our Purpose… these simple joys seem unattainable. These children attended some 48 Salvation Army will come through as they did last year for The Caloosa Belle is published by Independent residential camps. “It’s an experience not these deserving kids. For many of them, it’s Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a to be missed,” observes Major Dan Proctor, the highlight of the whole year.” mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the Naples Regional Coordinator. “Time spent To make a donation as a “Summer Camp community. Since no dividends are paid, the com- Publisher at camp can be a life-changing experience Angel” please mail your check to The Sal- pany is able to thrive on profit margins below indus- Continued From Page 1 for kids.