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BSU board candidates must file by Dec. 31Applications for candidates for the Bonita Springs Utilities
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Member-customers of the not-for-profit water and wastewater utilitywill elect three representatives for a three-year term this spring. Any BSUmember-customer who is a full-time resident of the area served by BSUis eligible to run. Candidates cannot be related, as defined by the BSUbylaws, to members of the board. Any candidate billed for BSU servicesthrough a homeowners or condominium association must furnish writtenauthorization from that association’s board of directors to serve as itsdesignated representative for the entire term.Information: Visit the BSU website at www.BSU.us.
Broadway Palm seeksdeserving family nominationsBroadway Palm will swing into the holidays with
an all-new musical, Swingin’ Christmas, opening onThanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. The theatre wants to startthe season off by giving back to a deserving family in Southwest Florida and offering thema Thanksgiving celebration to include Thanksgiving dinner at the theatre, tickets to see theperformance of Swingin’ Christmas that evening, and a private meet and greet with thecast. Broadway Palm knows that there are many families struggling to make ends meet,going through hard times or just need some extra holiday cheer. Please take a moment tonominate a deserving family by writing a short letter explaining why you think they deserveto be selected and be sure to include your contact information. The letter can be emailedto tickets@broadwaypalm.com, mailed to the theatre (Attn: Thanksgiving Nomination) at1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907 or dropped off at the theatre box office.All nominations must be received by Sunday, Nov. 24, and a winner will be announcedon Monday, Nov. 25. The family selected will receive Thanksgiving dinner at the theatre,tickets to see the performance of Swingin’ Christmas that evening, and a private meet andgreet with the cast.Information: Call 239-278-4422 or visit www.BroadwayPalm.com.
Salvation Army in need of donationsfor annual Thanksgiving MealEvery year, The Salvation Army of Lee,
Hendry, and Glades Counties offers atraditional Thanksgiving meal to anyone inneed. This Thanksgiving, The Salvation Armyplans to serve meals to over 500 people in thecommunity. This holiday meal is not possiblewithout the help of the Southwest Floridacommunity. The Salvation Army is currentlyaccepting food donations from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.,7 days a week at The Salvation Army Red ShieldLodge, 2400 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers.In 2012, 675 people came to eat a
Thanksgiving meal at The Salvation Army ofLee County. The organization expects evengreater numbers to come to its Edison Avenuecampus for help this year. The Salvation Armyis counting on support from the community tohelp meet this need. This year’s Thanksgivingmeal will also include a special performance byvolunteer Doug Cameron, a renowned violinist who will delight diners with beautiful music during the meal.Though The Salvation Army is very appreciative of their volunteers, no further volunteers are needed at thistime to serve the meal.Members of the community who would still like to help are encouraged to bring food donations to The Salvation Army
Red Shield Lodge. Food items that are needed include: turkeys, onions, celery, instant mashed potatoes, green beans,cranberry sauce, fresh fruit, pre-baked pies, cookies, and canned drinks.Information: 239-278-1551.
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Washingtonpoliticiansand bureaucrats have de-veloped a simplistic ap-proach to drafting lawsandregulations for imple-menting favored policies:They make war on whatthey don’t like and fabri-cate truths in support ofwhat they do.It’s not a hot war us-ing bullets and bombs;but war it is as each sideshoots down opposingideas and viciously at-tacks individuals, for thetemerity of voicing a different approach.Words are theweapon of choice and so-cial media the bombardment deliverymechanism. But since war in any formis destructive, it’s Americans who ul-timately are harmed by battles foughtover hidden agendas embodied in badlyconstructed legislation.There’s no trucein sight for these wars:War on Wellness: Obamacare wasnever abouthealth care.Therewere sim-pler alternatives for achieving the bill’ssupposed goals— coverage for the poorand thosewith prior existing conditions— than the takeover of the U.S. healthcare system.Thecancellationofmillionsof insurance policies that do not meetgovernment standardswasplanned fromthe beginning. It’s the only way Obam-acare couldworkfinancially. Statementsto the contrary were outright lies. Thereal agenda was always the takeover.That’s why announced delays and fixeswon’twork.Meanwhilemillions are leftwithout coverage.War onWealth: The “villains” in thiswar are the achieverswho, throughhardwork and responsible planning, have ac-cumulated wealth over their lifetimes;
the “1 percenters,” as theyare called with disdain.Thiswaraims to take thatwealth and redistribute itmore “fairly” to apprecia-tive voters. The very actof legally expropriatingthe wealth through high-er taxes or other means,however, is detrimentalto the middle class thewarmongers so ferventlyclaim they support. It isthe productive employ-ment of wealth that cre-ates jobs, not the sinkhole
spending by government or redistribu-tion to a consuming populace.War on Workers: The main reasonthe unemployment rate has been slowlyinching down is not that new jobs arebeing created but rather that workersare giving up the search for work. Theavailable labor force has shrunk to lev-els last seen in the early 1970s. Massiveover-regulation, confusing Fed mon-etary and government spending poli-cies, Obamacare penalties and restric-tive worker definitions and exorbitantminimumwage hikes are inhibiting jobcreation.War on Weather: Despite evidencethat man-made climate change seemsto be a nonevent and governments ev-erywhere — e.g. Australia, Germany— recognizing the economic folly ofanti-fossil fuel, pro-renewable cleanenergy resources policies, the presentadministration still wages war on allthings fossil. Yet, the U.S. has actuallywon the decades’ old war for energy in-dependencebybecoming theworld’sNo.1 producer of energy-derived from fossilfuels. Nevertheless, every time there’s astorm thewar rhetoric, the need to “fightglobalwarming,” emerges as if somecar-bon tax will defeat extremeweather.War on Washington: Here’s the realwar that needs to be fought—by the vot-ers. Theyneed to dump thewarmongersin Washington and replace them withtruth tellers having no hidden agendasand the humility to allow citizens thefreedom to live their own lives.
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1.All inFavor,SayEye!
Do your productshave tangible features?If so, when you refer to asmooth surface, a pieceofdecorative hardware or adistinctive design, wheredoes your eye contact go?It shouldgo,directly to theproduct features you’rereferencing. When youreye contact is directed to-ward theproduct’s featureor even a word or picturethatdescribes that featureonapage, your customer is alsodrawn toyour lineof sight.Thisdrawsattention toorhighlightsonly the featureyouwant toemphasize. And then, when you deliverthe benefit(s) of that feature, (even for anintangible product or service), with theaid of a translation or conversion phraselike: ... what thismeans to you is ...Where do you think your eye contactgoes now?Directly to your customer’s right eye!Yep, only their right eye!Why?Because it’s impossible to look some-body in both eyes! Try it. You’ll endup bleary eyed, cross-eyed or simplyperched on the bridge of their nose.Therefore, to communicate the benefitsin a persuasive, sincere and profitablemanner, deliver them to one eye. Andto the person who matters most, yourprospect, client or customer!Remember,you’re always doing more than selling aproduct or service. Ideally, you’re alsobuilding a relationship.Several years ago on a flight to Tex-as, I met a woman from Broken Arrow,Oklahoma. She told me she was a salestrainer for a company specializing infinger nail designs for both men andwomen.When I asked, “What’s uniqueabout training manicurists?” she re-sponded, “How many professions doyou know of, where you literally get theopportunity to hold your client’s hand?!”Whether you label it hand-holding, per-sonalized attention, customer focus orgoodwill, you should be translating notonly the features of your product or ser-vice, yet also your value and ability toserve a client for the long term.
2. ParadoxPower!
According to myfriend, John Blumberg,(a talented speaker andauthor), there’s power ina paradox.
Like:■ Less is more.■Perfection is imperfect.■The faster I go, the fur-ther behind I get.
John believes a para-dox calls you below the
surface, to an adventure of flip-flopsand opposites. Over the years, he hascollected hundreds of examples. Eachparadox, despite its simplicity, offerswisdom and practical insights to openour eyes to what’s happening below thesurface, in relationships, problem solv-ing, strategicplanningorhowweseeandexperience life.
For example:■ The only thing that stays the same ischange.■Without the storm there would be norainbow.■ Silence speaks volumes.■The slow and steady win the race.■ Blind faith.■ If you choose not to decide, you stillhavemade a choice.■Taking time is giving time.
Formore fun andpowerful paradoxes,or a parable of hope, take a peek at John’swebsite at johnblumberg.com.
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SCOTT SIMONEOWNERLIL’ ITALY BISTRO
2881 S. Tamiami Trail,Bonita Springs239-676-8047
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If you would like to nominate yourself orsomeone for a business profile, please emailnews@naplesnews.com. Include the businessowner’s name and title, place of business andcontact information including phone numberand email address. Or you can fill out a formon www.naplesnews.com/participate.
Lil’ Italy Bistro is a family owned local bistro in Bonita Springsspecializing in Italian cusine. Owner Scott Simone said hisrestaurant is a place were customers can treat themselvesto homemade Italian food while surrounded in adelighting atmosphere.
2What do you enjoy mostabout owning the business?Our guests keep telling us how
much they love our food. They are de-lighted we opened our business in Bo-nita. They always leave with a smileand return with family and friendsto talk and socialize while sharing ahome cooked, hand tossed meal. Wehave many regular customers whovisit multiple times each week.
3What does your business of-fer that’s unique compared tobusinesses like yours?Fresh food. It is very rewarding
for me to see customers enjoyingthe food I work diligently preparingfresh daily. Many Guests come in therestaurant and say their friend orneighbor recommended they stop inand try one of our specialties; espe-cially the lasagna soup and delicioushand tossed pizzas.
4What is unique abouthaving a business inSouthwest Florida?The sunny weather in South West
Florida makes owning a businessideal. The warm summers make fora slow season as the snow birds areout of town. This allows for ample op-portunity to meet our local custom-ers who keep coming back for more.The many snow birds who comedown in the winter months keep mefeeling connected to my home stateof Ohio.
5If someone gave you a$1 million to improve yourbusiness, how would you use itI would open up more “Lil” Italy
Bistro restaurants while stillmaintaining the restaurant on asmall scale. It’s important to methat I present a family restaurantenvironment and maintain apersonal with all of our guests.
Waddell new NaplesChamber specialistLori Lou Waddell has joined the Greater
Naples Chamber of Commerce as its visi-tor information center specialist.Waddell staffs the Visitor Information
Center in Downtown Naples and is respon-sible for the daily operations.The Greater Naples Chamber, in con-
junction with the Naples, Marco Island,Everglades Convention and VisitorsBureau, created a position to coordinatevisitor information among more than sixvisitor centers in Collier County. Waddellworks with volunteers and Chamber ofCommerce representatives in Immokalee,Marco Island, Everglades and the Naplesarea to promote activities and events inCollier County.She formerly held similar positions in
Denver and Nashville, Tenn.Information: Call 239-262-6376 or visit
www.napleschamber.org
Bank named business of the yearIberiaBank recently was recognized by
the Golden Gate President’s Council asBusiness of the Year.The honor was announced Thursday at the
22nd Annual Citizen of the Year Banquet.Among the reasons the bank was chosen
was because it brought “a beautiful buildingback to life,” said Bill Arthur, president ofthe Golden Gate Civic Association, in anews release.IberiaBank opened the Golden Gate office
at 5247 Golden Gate Parkway in Decem-ber. Maria Botana, a Naples banker fornearly 35 years, manages the branch.
Lam receives physician’scertificationDr. Loan Lam, founder and owner of
Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Specialists ofCollier, has earned a physician’s level certifi-cation for wound care.A national inter-disciplinary certifying
board provides the wound certificationexamination and credentials for health careprofessionals involved in wound care.Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Specialists
of Collier is at Plaza Walk, 2500 U.S. 41 N.,Suite 206, Naples.Lam received her bachelor’s degree from
Rice University in Houston, her medicaldegree from Barry University School ofGraduate Medical Sciences, Miami, in2004 as a doctor of podiatric medicine.Information: Call 239-331-7144 or
visit www.mydrlam.com
Lottes becomes law firm partnerKevin R. Lottes has joined the law firm
of Salvatori, Wood, Buckel, Carmichael &Lottes as a partner.Lottes is a Florida Bar board certified
real estate attorney and practices in theareas of real property and business law.Salvatori, Wood, Buckel, Carmichael &
Lottes, 9132 Strada Place, fourth floor, isin The Mercato, North Naples.Information: Call 239-552-4100 or and
www.swbcl.com
McKyton joins WCIKevin McKyton has been appointed
manager of amenities construction for WCICommunities in Bonita Springs.He will oversee amenity design and
planning, construction and project man-agement. McKyton holds a master’s fromFlorida Gulf Coast University and bringsnearly 16 years of property and construc-tion management and operations experi-ence to the position.Previously, he served as the program
chair for the Urban Land Institute-South-west Florida.
Gallery named Collier businessof the monthThe Greater Naples Chamber of Com-
merce and the Board of Collier County Com-missioners selected Harmon-Meek Galleryas the Business of the Month for November.Each month, the award is presented
to an organization that has enhanced thecommunity through financial, volunteer andactive involvement in organizations andprograms that assist in creating a betterquality of life for all citizens in Collier County.Juliana Meek, William Meek and Kristine
Meek received a commemorative plaque atthe Nov. 12 County Commission meeting.Harmon-Meek Gallery has provided
Naples with works of art by major Ameri-can artists since 1964.Information: www.harmon-meek.com
Dunn joins law officeSara Dunn has joined Quarles & Brady as
an associate in the law firm’s Naples office.Dunn will work in the commercial litiga-
tion practice group.She formerly worked as a law clerk at
Infinite Energy Inc., where she completedlegal research projects and drafted variousstate and federal court documents.Dunn received her law degree, a mas-
ter’s degree and an undergraduate degreefrom the University of Florida.
SW Fla. malls announceThanksgiving, Black Friday hoursCoconut Point mall in Estero has an-
nounced it will open at midnight Thanksgiving.The first 100 shoppers will receive
swag bags filled with retailer coupons,samples and more.Coastland Center mall in Naples will open
at 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, and will close at10 p.m.The Mercato in North Naples will be open
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving andNov. 29, its website states. However, Mer-cato officials were unavailable Thursday toverify those hours.Gulf Coast Town Center in south Lee
County will be closed Thanksgiving, exceptthese stores: Best Buy will open at 6 p.m.and Belk, J.C. Penney and Target at 8 p.m.Miromar Outlets in Estero will open at 10
p.m. Thanksgiving and remain open until 9p.m. Nov. 29.Waterside Shops in Naples will be open
from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 29.Edison Mall in Fort Myers will open at 8
p.m. Thanksgiving.
New women’s retailer opensin Bonita SpringsLadies apparel and accessory boutique
Kay’s on the Beach has opened at ThePromenade at Bonita Bay.Kay’s on the Beach, its fifth location,
occupies 1,915 square feet at The Prom-enade at Bonita Bay.The boutique is open Mondays through
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and willadd evening hours soon. Fashion shows areavailable by request. Information: 239-949-555 or www.promenadeshops.com
Alexander resigns at AlicoJD Alexander has announced he will re-
sign as CEO of Fort Myers-based Alico Inc.In a filing with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, Alexander said hisresignation would take effect immediatelyafter the closing of the anticipated sale ofall of the shares owned by Alico Holding LLCto 734 Investors LLC.On Nov. 6, Alexander entered into a
consulting and no-compete agreement withAlico Inc. Under the agreement, he wouldprovide consulting services to the companyfor two years after the closing, for which hewould earn $2 million.In a separate agreement, Alexander
promised not to sell or transfer sharesawarded to him under a restricted stockaward agreement for two years after the
anticipated sale to 734 Investors, valued at$137.8 million.Alico Inc. is a land manager and grower.
The company owns about 130,800 acresin five counties, including Collier and Lee.
Downtown Naples chocolate shopopens Nov. 22A sweet treat awaits chocolate lovers in
Naples.Naples Chocolate Stroll has begun a guid-
ed walking tour along Fifth Avenue South.The one-mile stroll, which lasts abouttwo hours, educates tour guests abouteverything from the history of chocolate tointeresting facts about Fifth Avenue South.The tour also includes visits to Naples
food shops, including tasting a variety ofchocolates along the way.Advance registration is required. For
more information, visit www.napleschoco-latestroll.com or call 239-653-7933.
Sneak peek offered at Ave Mariahome modelsMaple Ridge at Ave Maria will debut
four model homes during a sneak peekNov. 23-24.The first four of eight models will be un-
veiled to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30p.m. Refreshments will be served.The first models open to the public are
part of the Captiva Garden Collection, aseries of five floor plans that vary fromthree-bedroom and 2,569 square feetto a two-story, four-bedroom with 4,228square feet.Maple Ridge at Ave Maria consists of
4,000 acres located just south of theAve Maria Town Center. The collectionincludes Maple Ridge’s unique “CompleteHome” concept.Naples-based Barron Collier Cos., a
co-developer of the town of Ave Maria, andCoral Gables-based CCDevco Homes are collaborating in the
Maples Ridge venture.Information: 239-300-5153, www.Ma-
pleRidgeFL.com or www.avemaria.com.
Farmer Mike’s U Pick reopeningFarmer Mike’s U Pick is reopening its
family-owned and operated farm for its19th year of business.The Bonita Springs farm, 26031 Morton
Ave., will reopen next week on Tuesdayafter being closed for summer.Customers will enjoy picking strawber-
ries, tomatoes, peppers, onions andother vegetables.
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1Why did you choose to startthis type of business?After working 30 years in the cor-
porate food industry I felt it was timefor a change and decided to open afamily style restaurant. I wanted tooffer friendly service and homemadefood for reasonable prices.
HOT HOMESIN SW FLA.Every week, theNaples Daily Newsshows homes thatrecently sold inSouthwest Florida.We also featuresix homes in ourSunday Real Estatesection. It’s calledPrice of Paradise.
To view our latesthome gallery visitwww.naplesnews.com and search forSouthwest Floridahome sales.
If you’re a Realtorand want to seeyour listing onlineand in print, emailnews@naple-snews.com or call(239) 263-4896. * Real estate deed transactions are available online at
naplesnews.com/news/business/real-estate/
THISHOMESOLDFOR HOWMUCH?
$649,90014839 TYBEE ISLAND DRIVENAPLESSOLD 9.25.2013
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,471BEDROOMS: 4 plus den BATHS: 4SOLD BY: Jim Brown, RE/MAX Realty SelectLOCATION: Indigo Lakes
$350,0009077 CHERRY OAKS TRAIL, NO. 101NAPLESSOLD 11.04.2013
SQUARE FOOTAGE:2,408BEDROOMS: 3 BATHS: 2SOLD BY: Michelle Thomas, Premier Sotheby’sInternational RealtyLOCATION: Cherry Oaks at Fiddler’s Creek
$417,0008481 BENELLI COURTNAPLESSOLD 10.29.2013SQUARE FOOTAGE:2,636BEDROOMS: 2BATHS: 3SOLD BY: MichelleThomas, PremierSotheby’s InternationalRealtyLOCATION: Veronawalk
$410,000450 BAYFRONT PLACE, NO. 4406NAPLESSOLD 10.18.2013
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,325BEDROOMS: 1 BATHS: 1.5SOLD BY: Terese DeLuca, Berkshire HathawayHome Services Florida RealtyLOCATION: Bayfront
And beginning Dec. 1, Farmer Mike’sfresh produce and fruits will be availableat several farmer markets throughoutSouthwest Florida.Information: www.farmermikesupick.
com, 239-825-8311 or email farmermike-supick@gmail.com.
New Chase Bank branch opensAnother Chase Bank branch is opening.The new branch at the southwest corner of
Immokalee Road and Juliet Boulevard in NorthNaples, west of Interstate 75, opensWednes-day, states a sign posted on the building.For the past two years, JPMorgan
Chase & Co. has been expanding in South-west Florida.Boos Development Group purchased
1.45 acres of vacant land for $1.85 millionfrom A. Grover Matheney, trustee, at theend of December 2011.Chase showed interest in Florida when
it converted 200 Washington Mutualbranches to Chase branches in 2009.
Fowler receives GRI designationColdwell Banker Residential Real Es-
tate has announced that Lori Fowler hasreceived the Graduate Realtor Institutedesignation.Fowler completed more than 105 hours
of classroom instruction to receive thedesignation. She completed the task inseven months.The training provides real estate agents
with a specialized education that helpsthem to advise and assist their clients inbuying or selling real estate.Fowler may be reached at 239-877-
3800, email at Lori@Lorimovesflorida.com, www.CanadaMovesWithLori.com orwww.lorimovesflorida.com.
Business nominationsnow acceptedNominations for the ninth annual Busi-
ness Ethics Award of the UncommonFriends Foundation are being accepteduntil Feb. 1.The award will be presented in rec-
ognition of ethical leadership in today’sbusinesses and organizations during theUncommon Evening event March 26, atHarborside Event Center, Fort Myers.Business, political, community, and
religious leaders from the five-countySouthwest Florida area may nominatecompanies and organizations thatconsistently demonstrate a system-wide commitment to business ethics.
Companies and organizations may alsoself nominate.The five counties are Collier, Lee, Char-
lotte, Hendry and Glades. Information: 239-337-9505 or www.uncommonfriends.org
New engineering firm launchesVelocity Engineering Services has
launched in Southwest Florida.The new geotechnical and environmental
engineering, facilities consulting, and build-ing inspection firm is led by Christopher J.Pacitto, founder and president.A Massachusetts native, Pacitto re-
ceived his bachelor’s degree from Worces-ter Polytechnic Institute. Information: 239-896-6376 or www.velocityengineering.net
Premier Sotheby’snames marketing VPLena White has been named vice presi-
dent of marketing at Premier Sotheby’sInternational Realty.White, who brings more than 22 years of
real estate sales experience, will overseeadvertising, communications, creativedesign and strategic planning.She will focus on marketing initiatives for
new development projects for The LutgertCos., Premier Sotheby’s International Re-alty’s parent company.
HMA says it incorrectlycollected fed paymentsNaples-based hospital operator Health
Management Associates Inc. says it wronglycollectedmillions in government incentive pay-ments for nearly a dozen of its hospitals undera federal programdesigned to promote thespread of electronic health records.Late Tuesday, HMA said it will revise its
financial statements to reflect the error,amending its filings with the U.S. Securi-ties and Exchange Commission as soonas possible.Based on an internal review, the
company said it realized it had made amistake in determining that 11 of its hos-pitals met the so-called “meaningful use”criteria necessary to qualify for the stateand federal payments.HMA has notified the Centers forMedicare
andMedicaid Services, which administersthe incentive programs, as well as otherstate agencies involved in the programs,designed to improve health care in the U.S.Reached by phone late Tuesday, Eric
Waller, a senior vice president and thechief marketing officer for HMA, said thecompany would have no further comment
about changing its financial statements,which it announced in a news release.HMAestimates that between July 1, 2001,
and Sept. 30, 2013, it claimed $31million inincome from incentive payments for hospitalsthat didn’t qualify for them. The companymistakenly claimed $8.3million in 2011, about$17.3million in 2012, and roughly $5.4millionin the first half of this year.On Oct. 30, HMA removed the 11 hospi-
tals from the incentive programs and hasrepaid most of the money to the Centersfor Medicare and Medicaid Services. Thecompany expects to re-enroll the hospitalsin the programs, with hopes of recoup-ing some of the money it returned. Thecompany said it’s trying to remediate “amaterial weakness in internal control” thatled to the oversight.HMA, which has not yet announced its
results for the third quarter ending Sept.30, operates two hospitals in Collier County— Physicians Regional on Pine Ridge andCollier Boulevard.At this time, the company is not providing
annual financial guidance for 2013, and it haswithdrawn its earlier guidance on July 30.HMA said plans to merge with Commu-
nity Health Systems Inc. are still movingahead and remain on track, with expecta-tions of a closing early next year.HMA shareholders still have to vote to
approve the deal.
Vasquez joins firmEric J. Vasquez has joined Bond,
Schoeneck & King as a partner in thelitigation department.The Naples attorney’s practice areas
include complex commercial/businesslitigation, catastrophic personal injury,wrongful death, employment-related mat-ters, summary administrative proceedingsand civil rights.Vasquez is a graduate of Upsala College
in East Orange, N.J., and New EnglandSchool of Law.Bond, Schoeneck & King, in addition to
Naples, has offices in New York and Kansas.
Pleimling joins law firmAndrea S. Pleimling has joined Aloia, Ro-
land & Lubell as an associate attorney.Pleimling, who specializes in general
liability, civil litigation, commercial law andreal estate, received her bachelor’s degreefrom Edgewood College in Madison, Wis.She graduated from Marquette Univer-
sity Law School in Milwaukee, where shewas a Merit Scholar.
Aloia, Roland & Lubell has offices at2254 First St. in Fort Myers and 1716Cape Coral Parkway E. in Cape Coral. Infor-mation: 239-791-7950, 855-793-5249 orwww.floridalegalrights.com
Josephson joins Welsh Cos.John Josephson has joined Welsh Cos.
as a broker associate.He will provide commercial real estate
investment property brokerage and ad-visory services to owners and investors.Josephson works with buyers and sellers ofretail shopping centers, office properties,and development land in Collier, Lee andCharlotte counties.Josephson graduated from Florida
State University.Welsh Cos. Florida Inc. is a full-service com-
mercial real estate firm inNaples. Informa-tion: www.WelshFL.comor 239-261-4744
Evans joins urology businessDr. Blake Evans has joined Southwest
Florida Urologic Associates.Evans, who is accepting new pa-
tients at SFUA’s Lee County locations,received his medical degree from theUniversity of Cincinnati. He completedhis internship and residency training inurology at Shands Hospital, Universityof Florida.Southwest Florida Urologic Associates
has offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral,Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotteand Englewood.Information: Visit www.swfua.com or call
239-772-0500.
Spiller named a VPat trust companyCypress Trust Co. has announced that
Jay A. Spiller has been named marketexecutive and senior vice president for theNaples office, Trianon Centre, 850 ParkShore Drive, Suite 101.Spiller received his bachelor’s degree
from Northern Kentucky University in High-land Heights.Cypress Trust Co. is an independent
Florida-chartered trust company withfull-service offices also in Palm Beach,Vero Beach and Winter Haven and hasadditional representation in Sarasotaand The Villages. Information: www.cypresstrust.com or 800-439-8745.
All business briefs must be emailed tonews@naplesnews.com or submitted on-line at www.naplesnews.com/participate.
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By John ZajacSpecial to The Banner
As the holidays approach, consumersare anxious to get their homes lookingnice for the holiday season. They turntheir focus to homemaintenance, remod-eling and repair projects.Most of us leadhectic lives and are busy shopping for theholidays which leaves little time for usto complete home projects big or small.Finding a trustworthy business is thesamewhether you’re looking for a remod-eler, handyman, plumber, painter, poolcontractor or landscaper.This year your BBB has seen a 37percent increase over 2012 in businessinquiries which supports consumersare doing their homework before theyhire a business.“During theHolidays consumerswantthier home improvement projects donequickly,” said Karen Nalven, Presidentof BBB ServingWest Florida. “There arehundreds of reputable contractors in ourarea who will deliver quality work, ontime andwithin budget.”Your BBB advises homeowners to bewary of contractorswhopromisework atcut-ratepricesorwhoask thehomeownerto pull his own permit.It’s in your best interest to ensure thatthe contractor you hire is properly li-censed and insured to perform work inFlorida.This protects you as a homeown-er andassures that thework is done safelyand completed according to all buildingcode requirements.If youneedhelp around thehouse, BBBoffers the following tips:
■ Use bbb.org to find trustworthybusinesses. Start your search with BBBBusiness Directory to find BBB Accred-ited contractors in your area. If you arereferred to a business through friends,
family or an advertisement, verify thebusiness is in good standing at bbb.orgbefore contacting them.
■Comparecosts.Get at least three bidsfrom prospective contractors based onthe same specifications, materials, laborand time needed to complete the project.BBB’s Request-a-Quote service is freeto use and will allow BBB AccreditedBusinesses to send you quotes via email.Understand variations in price may beassociated with quality of materials.
■ Call references. Ask all contractorsto provide local references and find outif those customerswere satisfiedwith thework performed. If possible, visit a com-pleted project to inspect the quality ofworkmanship.A legitimatecontractorwillbe happy to provide youwith references.
■ Check licensing. Licensing require-ments vary depending onwhere you live.Before you hire a contractor, ask to see astate or county issued license. Contactthe State Contractors Licensing Board(https://www.myfloridalicense.com/)and/or your local countyContractors Li-censingBoard to findoutwhat’s requiredfor the scopeofworkyour contractorwillbeperforming. InLeeCountyvisit http://www.leegov.com/gov/dept/dcd/Permit-ting/ContLicensing/Pages/Search.aspxand in Collier County visit http://www.colliergov.net/Index.aspx?page=3363.Note: An occupational license or Busi-
ness TaxReceipt does not qualify an indi-vidual to act as a contractor.
■ Beware of high up front fees.Con-tractors may require a down paymentbefore work begins, but it should notbe a significant portion of the total cost.Instead, make payments that align withthe progress of the work completed.
Make sure you are satisfied with thework before making a final payment.Never pay in cash. Instead, use a creditcard in case an issue arises.
■ Review your contract thoroughly.Make sure it includes all of thematerialsneeded to complete the job, an itemizedlist of all costs involved, any subcontract-ed labor and awarranty for all work per-formed. Consider having a trusted friendor relative review the contract with you.After your project is complete donot signoff thatwork is completeduntil allwork isfinished according to your contract, andthe contractor has cleared all permitswith final inspection approval from thebuilding department.
■ Verify insurance coverage. Findout if the company is insured againstclaims coveringworkers’ compensation,property damage and personal liabilityin case of accidents. Verify coverage di-rectlywith the business’ insurance com-pany if possible.
Following these simple tips will helpkeep your project running smoothly soyou can enjoy this Holiday Season.To check the reliability of a companyand find trustworthy businesses, visitwww.BBB.org.For more consumer tips visit BBB’sNews Center and like us on Facebook tostay up-to-date on the latest facebook.com/westfloridabbb.
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LOCAL NEWS12A Saturday, November 23, 2013 the-banner.com
By Maryann BatlleStaff
Estero leaders decided to oblige a communitythat did not want to be a part of their plans toincorporate.But while the residents of residents of ElDorado Acres, a subdivision located off Co-conut Road in south Lee County, got what
they wanted, the future for their neighborhood isstill uncertain.Residents presented state lawmakers with a petitionsigned by 186 people from that community who areagainst joining the proposed village of Estero.ElDorado residents argued their neighborhood is dif-ferent from the Mediterranean-style architecture andgated communities that exist in much of what wouldbecome Estero.“People, they come in here and they go, ‘Oh my god,it’s not gated. They have boats in their front yard,’” saidKimberlyMacLaren, president of ElDorado’s voluntarycommunity association.The Estero Council of Community Leaders, a grassroots group leading the push to get incorporation on theNovember 2014 ballot, said it recently held a meetingwith El Dorado residents to discuss the issue.
After themeeting, the ECCL agreed to cut El Doradoout of Estero.The community is nowa rectangle-shapedisland in the southwest corner of the village’s multicol-ored district map, which means El Dorado gets to staypart of unincorporated Lee County.“Theywill be like an enclavewithin the community,”saidMarilyn Edwards, a spokeswoman for the ECCL.MacLaren said the weeks of back and forth have ledto a victory, albeit one with caveats.“I feel reallygood thatwe’veaccomplished thisportionof it, but there is still more … that we are going to havetowatch just tomake sure that we are secure,” she said.MacLarenhas concerns about howgarbage collectionand other services would work inside of her neighbor-hood should Estero incorporate because the neighbor-hood would be surrounded by the village.Another factor that could affect El Dorado Acres isan annexation vote the city of Bonita Springs scheduledto take place in February in Pelican Landing and TheColony, communities on the south sideofCoconutRoad.Right now, Estero leaders have included those neigh-borhoods in their proposedmap.But if PelicanLanding andTheColony join the city ofBonita Springs, El Dorado Acres would be surroundedby the village of Estero on three sides and not four.MacLaren said she andotherElDorado residents have
to keep an eye on the Pelican Landing vote and on theEstero incorporation referendum to better understandthe fate of their own neighborhood.“Everything is going to be sitting and waiting,”she said.TheEstero incorporation referendumstill has severalhurdles to cross before it can get to voters.Estero leaders will present their updated map, theirdraft government charter and other information beforeLee County’s local state delegation at a Dec. 3 meeting.Itwill be held from9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in theNursingBuild-ing AA, Room AA-177, at Edison College, 8099 CollegeParkway, Fort Myers.The six-member local delegation has to give approvalto a local bill before the referendum canmove on to thestate Legislature. Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-Estero, has al-ready said he plans to sponsor the bill.If the local bill makes it through the Legislature andis signed by Gov. Rick Scott, voters would answer theEstero incorporation question in November 2014.Though MacLaren said the political boundaries re-main uncertain, El Dorado Acres residents are consid-ering how and when to celebrate what they’ve accom-plished so far.“We really do deserve to have a big wham bam,”she said.
By Carli SegelsonSpecial to The Banner
TheFlorida Fish andWildlifeConservationCom-mission (FWC), at its meeting Nov. 20 in Weston,presented a position paper designed to help guideEverglades restoration.Thepositionpaperprovidesguidanceonhowtore-solvehabitat andwildlife issuesas theFWCandpart-nerswork togetheronEverglades-restorationefforts.This document is an important tool for managingthe habitats and species in this complex ecosystem.In the position paper, FWC biologists providescience-based information regarding the timing,distribution and flow of water throughout the Ev-erglades ecosystem. It also provides data collectedover the past 60 years demonstrating how fluctuat-ing water levels impact the wildlife and habitats inthis ecosystem.“It’s all about the quality, quantity, timing anddis-tribution of water,” said FWC Commissioner RonBergeron. “Our approach is adaptive and based onsix decades of in-the-field science.”Extremehigh and lowwater events negatively im-pact the ecosystem’s nativewildlife andhabitats. For
example, extremehighwater levels are detrimentalfor terrestrial species such as panthers, deer, bob-cats and raccoons. High water conditions reducethe amount of available food sources and indirectlymay lead to the spread of disease. Extremely lowwater levels can also have negative impacts suchas peat fires that can cause long-lasting damage totree islands and other plant communities. Return-ing the water flow back to a more natural state willhave positive impacts for native plants and animals.“Weneedflexibility indealingwithextremehighorlowwater events because eithermeans sudden deathfor the Everglades ecosystem,” said Bergeron. “Weneed to have the tools and policies to manage emer-gencywatereventsso thatwecankeeptheEvergladesaliveduringthe largest restorationeffort in theworld.”FWCstaffwill continue toprotectfishandwildliferesources byparticipating in planningmeetings andproviding comments, review and input into futuredecisions about Everglades restoration.To learn more about the FWC’s major wildlifemanagement area in this ecosystem, the Evergladesand Francis S. Taylor WMA, visit MyFWC.com/Viewing and select “Wildlife Management Areas”then “Explore by Name.”
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Tree timeANNUAL ROTARY CHRISTMASTREE SALE BEGINS TODAYBy Banner staff
The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Christmas Treesale begins at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 23. A variety of sizesand types of trees will be available at their tent in theSunshine Plaza, a block east ofU.S. 41 onBonita BeachRoad. Proceeds from the sale go to a variety of localand international projects of the club.“We know we are providing a wonderful service toresidentsofBonita Springs and surroundingcommuni-ties,” saidScottAnderson, chair of the club’sChristmasTreeSalesCommittee. “Eachyear,weseemanyfamiliesand individuals return to purchase a tree because theylike our inventory of beautiful trees to decorate theirhomes for the holidays and because they know theyare supporting a goodcause.OurRotaryClubprovidesfinancial support for anumberof communityprogramsandwe can do this because of the fundraising events –suchas thisone - thatweorganize throughout theyear.”The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs is part of Ro-tary International, a service organization with morethan 1.2 million members in 200 countries who bringneeded humanitarian improvements to some of themost impoverished parts of the world, as well as inlocal Southwest Florida communities.ChristmasTree sale hours generally run from4p.m.to8p.m.during theweekand 10a.m. to8p.m.Saturdaysand noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. The Christmas Tree tentwill be open the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov.29, starting at 10 a.m.Information: Visit http://bonitaspringsrotary.org/
WE KNOW WE ARE PROVIDINGA WONDERFUL SERVICE toresidents of Bonita Springs andsurrounding communities.”
— Scott Anderson
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TRAFFICENFORCEMENT DOYOUKNOWTHISHOME?
PHOTOS NEEDEDHistorical photos are needed in order for this column to continue. If you
have scanned photos of people and places from Bonita’s or Estero’s pastthat you would like to see pictured in The Banner, please email them ashigh-resolution jpegs to Cathy Cottrill at ccottrill@earthlink.net or CathyCot-trill@gmail.com. I am especially seeking photos of Nelson’s Hardware andChuck’s Poorhouse.
I know the general location of this home, but nothing about its locationor its history. What do you know about this house? When was it built?Who owned it? Who lived there over the years? When was this picturetaken? Please share some memories about this photo. Call Cathy Cottrillat 239-253-1658 and leave a detailed voice mail, including your name, withspelling of both first and last, your telephone number and any informationyou have about this photo, no later than noon on Dec. 1 for inclusion inthe next column on Dec. 4. You can also email ccottrill@earthlink.net orcathycottrill@gmail.com.
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office willtarget one of the following locationsfor enforcement daily:
Monday, Nov. 25:■ Plantation Road, Fort Myers■ 12th Street West, Lehigh Acres■ Old Olga Road, Fort Myers
Tuesday, Nov. 26:■ North River Road (State Road 78), Alva■ Sanibel Causeway, Fort Myers■West Terry Street, Bonita Springs
Wednesday, Nov. 27:■Michael G. Rippe Parkway, Fort Myers■ Hart Road, North Fort Myers■ Business U.S. 41, Bonita Springs
Thursday, Nov. 28:■ Sunshine Boulevard, Lehigh Acres■ Corkscrew Road, Estero■ Orange River Road, Fort Myers
Friday, Nov. 29:■ Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres■ Ben C. Pratt Six-Mile Cypress Parkway,Fort Myers■ Burnt Store Road, Cape Coral
The Collier County Sheriff’s Officewill target the following locations forenforcement daily:
Monday, Nov. 25:■ Vineyards Boulevard — Speeding■ Immokalee Road and Randall Boulevard— Speeding■ Bayshore Drive — Aggressive driving
Tuesday, Nov. 26:■ U.S. 41 East and Lely Resort Boulevard— Speeding■ Collier Boulevard and RattlesnakeHammock Road — Red-light running■ Vanderbilt Beach Road and LoganBoulevard — Speeding
Wednesday, Nov. 27:■ Immokalee Road and Juliet Boulevard —Red-light running■ Airport-Pulling Road and Orange Blos-som Drive — Red-light running■ Golden Gate Parkway and SunshineBoulevard — Speeding
Thursday, Nov. 28:■ Radio Road and Santa Barbara Boule-vard — Aggressive driving■ Pine Ridge and Airport-Pulling roads —Red-light running■ U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt BeachRoad — Red-light running
Friday, Nov. 29:■ Immokalee Road and I-75 southboundexit — Speeding■ Collier Boulevard and Business CircleSouth — Red-light running■ Naples Boulevard — Aggressive driving
Traffic Safety Tip of theWeek: MADD’s “Tie OneOn For Safety” red ribboncampaign, now in its 27thyear, is the organization’ssignature public awarenessprogram. Lee County Sher-iff Mike Scott urges driversto display MADD red rib-bons on their vehicles as areminder to plan ahead anddesignate a non-drinkingdriver. MADD’s “Tie One OnFor Safety” red ribbons areavailable at 12601 MetroParkway, Suite 3, Fort My-ers or by calling (239) 791-7560. For more informa-tion, visit www.madd.org.occupants who died werenot wearing a seat belt.
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Barbara Neiss, second from left, with the Shalom Dancers from the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, dances with Alina Saunders, 4, of Boston, during a groupperformance in front of several hundred people in the courtyard at Mercato in North Naples in 2011, part of the Jewish Federation of Collier County’s annual Hanukkah celebration.
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HANUKKAH AND THANKSGIVINGTOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME
By Laura GatesBanner Correspondent
Hanalie Treiber’s traditional Thanksgiving din-ner will need a makeover this year. Instead ofbasting in its own juices, she’s consideringmar-inating the bird inManischewitz kosherwine.
In place of the standard mashed potatoes and gravy,there’ll be latkes (potato pancakes) and apple-cranberrysauce. Her table centerpiece will be a “menurkey.”“We’re going tomake amenorah that looks like a tur-key,” explained Treiber, a member of the Jewish Con-gregation ofMarco Island.It’s time to celebrate.After all, it’s not everyyear anewholiday is born. In fact, “Thanksgivukkah” will comeonly once in a lifetime. The concurrence of Thanksgiv-ing andHanukkahhasneverhappened sinceThanksgiv-ingwas declared a national holiday in 1863. Experts sayit won’t happen again for another 78,000 years.“They’re both about religious freedom,” said RabbiMendy Greenberg of the Chabad Jewish Center of Bo-nita Springs, Estero and Florida Gulf Coast University.“Thanksgiving is about religious freedom in theUnitedStates, andHanukkah is freedomfromtheGreekoppres-sion. They both represent the same idea.”Greenberg said he is glad the two holidays coincidethis year because it gives Jews an opportunity to sharethemessageofHanukkahwithout it beingovershadowedby the commercialization of Christmas.“People are really talking about it,” he said. “It givesmoreattention towhat theholiday represents. It remindsus how everything comes fromGod.”Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Lights and isobserved for eight days to commemorate the rededi-cation of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem following theMaccabean Revolt in the second century B.C. The Jew-ish army, known as the Maccabees, needed to light themenorah with pure olive oil, but they only had enoughfor one night.The miracle of Hanukkah was that the oil lasted foreight days, just enough time to procure more oil, ex-plained Rabbi Amos Chorny of Beth Tikvah of Naples.The date for Hanukkah varies each year because itfollows the Hebrew calendar, which is a lunar calen-dar. It’s 11 days short of the Gregorian calendar basedon the cycles of the sun. This year is a leap year forthe Hebrew calendar, but the leap doesn’t happen untilspring, thusmovingHanukkah ahead by about 22 days,Chorny explained.Although he doesn’t care for the “Thanksgivukkah”moniker, he says his congregants are having fun withthe Thanksgiving Daymenu.“I’ve heard people say they’re going to combine thetwo andmake sweet potato latkes,” Chornymused.
Online retailers are selling Thanksgivukkah cards,apparel and decorations. There are Thanksgivukkahsongs and plenty of crossover recipes like green beancasserolewith schmaltz (chicken fat) andgribenes (friedchicken skin), and jelly doughnuts filledwith cranberrysauce or pumpkin pie filling.The combined holiday doesn’t affect Jews anywhereelse in the world because Thanksgiving is a uniquelyAmerican celebration.“Families celebrate both holidays primarily in theirhomes,” Chorny said. “There is absolutely no reason tochange anything, just add to it.”BethTikvahwill have its communalmenorah lightingon the last day of Hanukkah, Dec. 4. Chabad is hostingits 10th annual publicChanukah celebration atCoconutPoint Mall the first day of the Festival of Light, whichis the day beforeThanksgiving. So formany SouthwestFloridians, next week might bring a public menorahlighting on Wednesday, turkey and latkes at home onThursday, then back to the mall for all the hoopla ofBlack Friday shopping.“It’s a very fun time,”Greenberg said of theChanukahcelebration at the mall.He’s expectingacrowdofbetween300and500peoplefor the 5:30 p.m. event, featuring a giant menorah light-ing, traditional Israeli foods, live music, crafts and aChanukah puppet show.Making themessage ofHanukkahpublic is importantto Jews, he said. In addition to the Coconut Point event,Chabadwill have its first publicmenorahon the campusof Florida Gulf Coast University, alongwith amenorahat U.S. 41 and Old U.S. 41 in Bonita.“The idea of Hanukkah has always been publicity ofthe miracle,” Greenberg explained. “When a miraclehappens, it’s not somethingwe should keep toourselves.It shows how miracles could happen to anyone. WehaveGod-given potential and all we need to do is ignitethat light.”Alison Calder of Estero will be celebrating thecombined holiday with family. She said she likeshavingHanukkah at Thanksgiving rather than lumpedin with Christmas. She will get to see her nieces andnephews open their Hanukkah gifts, and her owntwo boys won’t be inundated with new toys all atonce, since her husband is Christian and his familycelebrates Christmas.Treiber is planning aThanksgiving feast for 22 at herMarco Island home, and not everyone will be Jewish.She said she’s looking forward to lighting the candlesand wishing everyone happiness, luck, good fortuneand health.“It just seems to coincidewithThanksgiving,which Ithink is good,” she said. “It’s not going to happen againfor 70,000 years.”
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Mendel Jacobson, 9, center, plays dreidel along with his friends before the start of the Chabad of Bonita Springs and Estero’s event where they ignited a public 9-foot menoraherected at Coconut Point Mall in 2012.
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Below: Eight-year-oldHailey Morstein, right,and Michelle Indianer, 7,far right, walk past an18-foot dreidel during theChabad Jewish Centerof Naples’ Hanukkahcelebration at The Villageon Venetian Bay in 2007.
SCOTT MCINTYRE/STAFF
Bonita Springs Mayor Bill Nelson with Rabbi Mendy Greenburg after Nelson read a Hanukkah proclamation at thestart of the Chabad of Bonita Springs and Estero menorah lighting at Coconut Point Mall in 2012.
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Rabbi Maline of Jewish Congregation of Marco Islandprepares for the Hanukkah festival in 2011.
IF YOU GO
What: 10th Annual Hanukkah at the Mall
When: Wed., Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Coconut Point Mall, Esteroin front of the theater
Activities: South Lee County’s largestmenorah, Kosher deli and Israeli food, livemusic, puppet show and greetings fromlocal dignitaries.
Information: www.JewishBonita.com or239-949-6900
THIS YEAR THE annualThanksgiving dinner will beextra special for some families,as the two holidays coincidefor the first time. It won’t occuragain for 78,000 years.
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EDUCATIONBRIEFSHIGHER EDUCATION
Edison State College DistrictBoard of Trustees to meetThe Edison State College District
Board of Trustees will hold their regularlyscheduled monthly meeting at 3 p.m. onTuesday, Nov. 26, on the Lee Campus inBuilding AA, Room 177.Additionally, meeting rooms with video
conference are available on each of theEdison State College Campuses or Centeras follows: Charlotte Campus– O-117;Collier Campus– M-201; Hendry/GladesCenter– A-110.Public comments are welcome. Each
speaker will be allotted up to two minutesof speaking time. All those who wish to par-ticipate in the public comment portion ofthe meeting are required to fill out and turnin a Request to Speak Form at least 15minutes prior to the start of the meeting.The agenda is posted at www.edison.
edu/board/meetings.
Financial aid seminar for college-bound students scheduledA financial aid literacy night will be held
at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the HodgesUniversity Naples campus, 2655 North-brooke Drive. The event is open to all CollierCounty high school students and parents ofstudents who are interested in attendingany college or university.Financial aid officers will be available to
assist students with applying for a FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)PIN, how to apply for scholarships, studentloan information and general financial aidquestions. Attendees will also learn FAFSAtips, tricks and “don’t forget’s” that will helpin applying for financial aid.Information: 239-513-1122.
Frances Pew Hayes Centerto offer free lecture on Ravennaand the Roman EmpireThe Frances Pew Hayes Center for
Lifelong Learning (CLL) at Hodges Univer-sity will present a free lecture on the city ofRavenna and its importance to the RomanEmpire. The lecture will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the HodgesNaples campus, 2655 Northbrooke Drive,just off I-75, in Naples.Today the charming small city of Ravenna,
tucked away on Italy’s Adriatic coast, is noton many tour routes, but it was a strategi-cally important capital in the last centuriesof the Roman Empire. This class will explorethe city’s history from the 3rd through 6thcenturies as revealed in its treasures of in-credible architecture and glowing mosaics.The lecture will be presented by Carol
Jonson. Ms. Jonson holds B.A. and M.A.degrees in English Literature fromWayneState University in Detroit and did her post-graduate work at the University of Detroitin Medieval and Renaissance Literature. Acharter faculty member of the CLL and amember of its advisory committee, Jonsonwas honored in 2010 by Hodges Universityfor her years of volunteer service to the CLL.She is a Class XVI graduate of the GreaterNaples Leadership (GNL) Program, a mem-ber of GNL’s board and Program Chair forGNLMasters Class XVIII. The session of theCLL is free of charge and open to the public,but pre-registrations are requested.Information: 239-598-6143.
Edison State College GarnersFour AFC AwardsDuring the 64th annual convention of
the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC)held in Orlando on Nov. 13-15, Edison StateCollege and its employees garnered fourregional and state awards among all 28Florida state and community colleges in theFlorida College System.Sue Buntic, Student Life Coordinator, Edi-
son State College Collier Campus, received
the Region IV Excellent Leadership Awardfor her work in rebuilding the Edison StateCollege AFC chapter following a period oflimited involvement in the organization.Crystal Revak, Assessment Analyst,
Edison State College, received a Region IVUnsung Hero Award for her work in buildingmembership and instituting new memberbenefits for the Edison AFC chapter.Kirsten Thompson, Coordinator, Campus
Services, Edison State College CharlotteCampus, also received a Region IV UnsungHero Award for her work in scheduling andorganizing monthly chapter and executiveboard meetings and technology needs forthe Edison chapter.Edison’s newly reestablished AFC chapter
also received the 2013Membership Awardfor “Greatest Percent Increase of MembersOver Previous Year” across all 28 Floridastate and community college AFC chapters.Additionally, Mireille Lauture, EAP Transi-
tion Program Specialist, Edison State Col-lege, was selected as a finalist in the Stu-dent Development Commission’s exemplarypractice presentations for her programConversation Café. Conversation Café is aplace for native and non-native speakers ofEnglish to gather, drink coffee, and discusslanguage and culture. Participants serveas language buddies in which native Englishspeakers can learn a foreign language whilecoaching English with others.
Edison State College professortakes SWFL to RussiaDr. Suzanne Wells, DNP, MNSc, RN, Pro-
fessor of Nursing at Edison State College,was awarded a Fulbright Scholar grantto teach in Russia during the 2013-2014academic year. Wells is sharing her experi-ences with Edison State College students,faculty, and staff, as well as the SouthwestFlorida community she calls home. Uponher arrival in the city of Ufa, she startedby sharing photos with us that begin herjourney, where people can see them here-https://www.edison.edu/faculty/wells.Ufa is the Capital of the Republic of Bash-
kortostan home of many Bashkirs, Tartars,and other ethnic people in the southernUral Mountain region of Russia. Thereare approximately 1.2 million people in theBashkiria region. Not one to waste time,she has given one lecture already to a groupof post-graduate nurses at a local hospitalon “Professional Nursing in the USA” andtoured two university based simulation labs.Additionally, she has already been meetingregularly with faculty leaders at BashkirState Medical University and began herteaching schedule at the end of September.Wells is teaching health prevention and
the promotion of healthy lifestyles to stu-dents in the nursing field in Russia. Sheis one of approximately 1,100 U.S. facultyand professionals who are travelingabroad through the Fulbright U.S. ScholarProgram in 2013-2014.
K-12
Lee County PACE Centerpurchases new propertyBy February, the 45 students of Lee
County’s PACE Center for Girls could bemoving in to a newly renovated 15,000square-foot facility, officials announcedWednesday.The center purchased the former
Richard Milburn Academy at 3800 EvansAvenue in Fort Myers and will start renova-tions immediately, according to a state-ment from the school.PACE stands for Practical, Academic,
Cultural, Education and the school aims toprovide girls who face challenges stem-ming from such situations as foster care,domestic violence, abuse and neglect. Theystrive to provide an opportunity for a betterfuture through counseling, training andadvocacy for girls ages 12-18.
The purchase of the property was madein part from funds raised as part of the“Dream BIG” capital campaign, in which$746,000 was raised.The campaign was launched in 2011 with
a matching gift challenge from the KleistFamily Foundation. Eleanore Kleist servesas the honorary co-chair along with PACELee Board Treasurer Sonya Sawyer. Anadditional $400,000 needs to be raised byDec. 31 to pay for renovations.“We are at maximum capacity with no
room for growth at our current locationthat we have rented since we opened ourdoors in 2007,” said Meg Geltner, executivedirector, in an email. “Our expansion willprovide the Center more room to grow ourcapacity, increase our services to the Girlsas well as engage volunteers, interns, andcommunity agencies annually.”
25 Lee schools named 20135-star school recipientsTwenty five Lee County schools have been
named recipients of the 2013 Five StarSchool Award, an award that is presentedeach year to deserving schools by theFlorida Commissioner of Education’s Com-munity Involvement Council. The awardrecognizes schools that have demonstrat-ed exemplary community imvolvement.To qualify for this award, a school mustachive 100 percent of the required criteriaand maintain a portafolio that documentsthe achievement of criterion in five areas:community/ business partnership; familyinvolvement; volunteers; student commu-nity service; and school advisory council.The Lee schools earning being recognizedare: Bayshore Elementary, Bonita SpringsElementary, Bonita Springs Middle, CaloosaMiddle, Cape Elementary, Challenger Mid-dle, Cypress Lake High, Diplomat Middle,Harns Marsh Elementary, Ida S. BakerHigh, J. Colin English Elementary, LehighSenior High, Mariner Middle, North FortMyers Academy for the Arts, North FortMyers High, Orangewood Elementary, Pa-triot Elementary, San Carlos Park Elemen-tary, Spring Creek Elementary, TanglewoodElementary, Three Oaks Elementary, ThreeOaks Middle, Trafalgar Elementary, Trafal-gar Middle and Villas Elementary.
Mobile military museum visitsTropic Isles ElementaryThe Veterans Foundation Mobile Military
Museum will visit Tropic Isles Elementary onMonday, November 4th and Tuesday, No-vember 5th. Students in grades 3, 4 and 5will tour the museum, which is equipped withinteractive displays designed to entertainand educate students about our country’smilitary history. The museum displays avariety of items including uniforms, com-munication equipment, photographs andother artifacts from the Civil War all the waythrough the current war in Afghanistan.Additionally, Ms. Carol Ainsco, Presi-
dent of the local VFW 10127, is sched-uled to present Tropic Isles Elemen-
tary with new American flags for everyclassroom. The VFW has supportedTropic Isles students in the past throughdonations of school supplies and sponsor-ing a coloring/essay contest that offeredcash prizes. The presentation of theAmerican flags will take place on Monday,November 4th, at 9:00 a.m. Tropic IslesElementary appreciates the VFW and theVeterans Foundation for their partnershipwith the school to support the education-al experience of all students.
2013 STEM@Work kick-off eventheld at Lee Public Education CenterThe 2013 STEM@Work eventtook place
on Thuesday, Oct. 31, at the Lee CountyPublic Education Center. The annual eventbrings together teams of students fromeach high school, their teachers, schooladministrators and business partners totackle hands-on engineering challenges andlearn about Science, Technology, Engineer-ing and Mathematics (STEM). The eventwas an orientation to the school personneland students for the STEM@Work experi-ences that will take place throughout theyear. Business leaders were in attendanceto learn more about the program and howthey can partner with our high school stu-dents to enrich their learning experienceand help build tomorrow’s STEM workforce.
Annual financial aid nightsfor studentsFor many students, the dream of continu-
ing their education past high school wouldnot be possible if not for financial aid. Thereare numerous ways students can get thefinancial assistance they need to make theircollege or university dreams a reality.To help, the School District of Lee County
has partnered with a local financial aidexpert to host a Financial Aid Night. Theevent runs from 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan.16, at Dunbar High School, 3800 EdisonAve., Fort Myers.While the events are scheduled at high
schools in all three attendance zones, par-ents are invited to attend whichever event ismost convenient for them. Those attendingthe meetings will learn about the FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)form and steps they need to take to helptheir children receive federal financial aidfrom postsecondary institutions (colleges,community colleges, high tech centers, etc.)College financial aid experts will cover thedefinition of financial aid, how to apply, dead-lines, step-by-step instructions for complet-ing the FAFSA, Bright Futures, state aid ver-sus federal aid and more.While the financialaid process can be very intimidating, theDistrict is confident that these workshopswill help demystify the procedure and helpparents and students feel more comfort-able when going through these steps.
All school briefs must be emailed tonews@naplesnews.com or submitted onlineat www.naplesnews.com/participate.
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It was more usual than not to find local legend Allen Christ or “Gator” as he was referred to by most, perched at theend of the bar at Buffalo Chips in Bonita Springs in 2006. Christ was a local fixture since 1962 when horses stillmade their way down Tamiami trail to the local watering hole, The Dome.
IF YOU GORemembrance Celebrationfor “Gator”When: 5 to 7 p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 26Where: The patio atBuffalo Chips Restaurant,26620 Old 41 RoadInformation: 239-947-1000
Allen “Gator” Christ hanging out with friendsat Buffalo Chips in 2000.
By Laura GatesBanner Correspondent
They called him Gator. Like his reptilian name-sake, Allen Christ, Jr., liked to keep to himself,but he was always there, watching the peoplecome and go.
Gator was a fixture in Bonita Springs, beloved of allwho frequented Buffalo Chips Restaurant on Old 41,where he worked and lived for more than two decades.He died Nov. 11 at the age of 73 in his apartment atRanch House Motel, right next to the back entrance ofBuffalo Chips. The restaurant’s workers, regular cus-tomers and even tourists liked to stop by to greet thisBonita Springs legend.He wore his dark hair long andwas never seen with-out his cowboy hat and boots. His down-home, Cajunaccent endeared him to folks, said BuffaloChipsOwnerAl Greenwood.“He was very colorful, you know, everybody likedhim,” saidGreenwood,whowasoneof the fewwhoknewGator’s real name.WhenhefirstmetGator 30 years ago,Gator had a shoulder length mullet, but by the time ofhis death, his hair had grown past his waist.“I don’t remember Gator ever getting a haircut in 30years,” Greenwood said. “I offered many times to takehim for a haircut, but he refused.”Gator grew up in the bayous of Baton Rouge, La.,where he developed his love of reptiles. He was raisedby his father after his mother died in childbirth whenGatorwas seven.The twowerehunting andfishingbud-dies, and hung out in the bars together from the timeGatorwas six, he toldTheBanner for a July 2011 featureon the Bonita icon.Gator moved to Bonita Springs in 1962, working as ahorticulturist at a local nursery before going towork atBuffalo Chips in 1990 doing general maintenance andlandscaping work.Hehadapenchant for raisingbabygators andkeepingthem as pets until they got too big for his bathtub.“He kept gators for 10 or 15 years before he got turnedin for harboring an endangered species,” Greenwoodrecalled. “It was fun because he would carry aroundan alligator. He fed them hamburgers; he’d make littlemeatballs out of them and pop them in their mouth.”Gator liked to amuse tourists with his gator calls andtricks. Buffalo Chips cook and longtime friend HankJones remembers Gator walking his little alligator on adog leash and tossing beer cans into a kiddie poolwherethe gator would pop them in its mouth.Greenwood remembers another trick: “He wouldput a cigarette in its mouth, which is probably nottoo good for the endangered species, but it was goodfor photo shoots.”
WhileGatorwas gregarious in his early days, he keptmostly to himself as he got older, his friends said. He’dsit on a plastic lawn chair on his patio—cigarette in onehand and a beer in the other — just watching the feralcats, flitting birds and busy people.“He was kind of a lone wolf,” said Tina Beckett, whoformerly worked at Buffalo Chips with her Uncle Al.She’s knownGator for about 30 years. “Heworked, hadhis happy hour beers, went to bed early and got up atthe crack of dawn.”Before retiring in 2005,Gatorwould start hisworkdayat BuffaloChips around 5:30 a.m., Greenwood recalled.He ended his day in the early afternoon and spent therest of his evening in “his” seat at the corner of the bar.“If he came in after work and someone was sittingin his seat, he was upset,” Greenwood said. “He usedto sit right next to them until they moved, and then hegot in his seat.”Gator joked that when he died, they should stuff himand sit him in his favorite barstool. Instead, his “family”
at BuffaloChips is holding amemorial gathering on thepatio Tuesday night from 5-7 p.m.Although he once told The Banner he had a coupleof grown kids, his friends don’t know their names andnever recall any visits from family. His obituary states:“He is survived by his many friends and acquaintancesat Buffalo Chips.”“When you see a guy every day for over 20 years, youget pretty close,” Greenwood said.Jones lived next door toGator for 15 years and said allhe knewwas Gator said he had a son.“I usually would sit outside with him and we wouldbarbecue and tell a few jokes,” Jones recalled. Gatorwould light his grill to burn wood covered in barbecuesauce, saying, “Ain’t that a good smell?”Gator also loved going fishing with his buddies andtaking care of stray cats. His presence will be missedaround Buffalo Chips.“Oncehe landed atBuffaloChips, he foundhis home,”Beckett said.
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Allen A. Christ, A.K.A. “Gator”, enjoyed a beer and a cigarette on hisapartment porch behind Buffalo Chips restaurant in Bonita Springs in 2011.Christ worked at Buffalo Chips for 20 years as a janitor and maintenance manbefore retiring and renting an apartment behind the restaurant.
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Children’s AdvocacyCenter name consultantsThe Children’s Advocacy Center of
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Hilton employeesparticipate in Day of CaringLocal Hilton Hotel employees par-
ticipated in a United Way Day of Caringthat assisted Child Care of SouthwestFlorida. This United Way Day of Caringwas conducted in conjunction with Hil-ton’s Global Week of Service. Child Careof Southwest Florida is a United WayPartner Agency.On day six of Hilton’s Global Week of
Service, team members from these LeeCounty Hilton Hotels led more than sixprojects at the Messina Children’s Center,operated by Child Care of Southwest Flori-da Inc. Ranging from installations of an airconditioning unit and security cameras topressure washing exterior windows andwalkways.The United Way’s Days of Caring is a
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Nonprofit sets up futureeducator scholarshipThe Foundation for Lee County Public
Schools’ Academy of Teachers are estab-lishing a scholarship initiative designed toidentify, support and hone the talents ofLee County High School students who wishto become teachers.
The Golden Futures Scholarship wascreated by The Foundation for Lee CountyPublic Schools 2013 Golden Apple recipi-ents to provide opportunities for emerg-ing Lee County educators.The Scholarship provides four years
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Guadalupe ResaleShop gets face liftThe United Way of Collier County
(UWCC) Board of Directors and staffvolunteered their time to repaint theGuadalupe Resale and Consignment Store.Armed with brushes, rollers and ambitiousspirits, the team of volunteers worked tocreate a new and improved look for theresale store.Throughout the year, the United Way
Board, staff, with family and friends find apartner agency that needs a helping hand;whether it is working with children, movingfurniture, passing out food in a food pantryor providing a face lift with a new coat ofpaint or landscaping.The United Way has worked with several
other nonprofit agencies in Collier Countyin the past including: Grace Place forChildren and Families, Naples EquestrianChallenge, Harry Chapin Food Bank andUnited Cerebral Palsy. This is a traditionthat many United Ways participate inaround the globe and certainly one thatremains important to UWCC.
Neighborhood HealthClinic earns national ratingThe Neighborhood Health Clinic, which
serves the medical needs of the workingpoor of Collier County, has received atop rating that shows the clinic “outper-forms most other charities in America,”according to a national organization thatreviews and evaluates charitableorganizations.The four-star designation awarded by
Charity Navigator means that the Neigh-borhood Health Clinic “exceeds industrystandards and outperforms most chari-ties in its cause,” according to the group.The Neighborhood Health Clinic, which
will celebrate its 15th anniversary nextApril, directs 90 cents of every dollar col-lected to patient care, according to auditsof the clinic. Information: 239-261-6600or www.neighborhoodhealthclinic.org.
Rotary Club sellingChristmas treesThe Rotary Club of Bonita Springs
Christmas tree sale begins at 4 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 23. A variety of sizesand types of trees will be available attheir tent in the Sunshine Plaza, a blockeast of U.S. 41 on Bonita Beach Road.Proceeds from the sale go to a varietyof local and international projects ofthe club.Christmas tree sale hours generally run
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the week and10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8p.m. Sundays. The Christmas tree tent willbe open the day after Thanksgiving, Friday,Nov. 29, starting at 10 a.m. Information:http://bonitaspringsrotary.org.
Bravo Cucina Italianaraises $2K for local charityBravo Cucina Italiana at the Mercato in
Naples raised $2,797 for the NCH Safe& Healthy Children’s Coalition of CollierCounty on Oct. 24, at its second annualDine at Bravo fundraising event.The funds represent 20 percent of all
of the restaurant’s food sales from thatday, as well as proceeds from a raffledrawing for a dinner for eight at the Oct.25, third annual Save a Life GermainBMW of Naples Golf Scramble charitygolf tournament.The vision of NCH Safe & Healthy
Children’s Coalition of Collier County is toimprove health outcomes and preventinjuries among children within CollierCounty. Its mission is to facilitate andimplement programs to combat child-hood obesity, prevent childhood drown-ing and reduce SIDS. Information: www.safehealthychildren.org.
Fifth annual Stockings 4 Kidshelps local childrenFor the fifth year, local business
consultant Lee Knapp is rallying thecommunity to make Christmas dreamscome true for local, less fortunate childrenthrough Stockings 4 Kids.She is seeking funds to purchase
children’s toys to fill 1,500 stockings.Knapp started Stockings 4 Kids, a
nonprofit organization and a UnitedWay partner organization, bringing localbusinesses, adults and children togetherto provide a Christmas stocking filledwith surprises to 1,500 less fortunatechildren in the area.In order to meet the 1,500-stocking
goal, Knapp needs to raise $20,000. Todate, the organization has 15 sponsorsand has collected $14,980, just $5,020shy of the total goal. Information: 239-898-0491 or email stockings4kids@gmail.com.
Fashion show raises$5K for Making StridesAgainst Breast CancerAlmost 300 people attended a fashion
show benefiting Making Strides AgainstBreast Cancer. The charity event raiseda little over $5,000, which is a $1,000more than last year’s fashion show.The proceeds were donated to the
American Cancer Society and LeeCounty Making Strides against BreastCancer. The “Be Delicious Now FashionShow” held on Oct. 15 was the numberfour top raiser out of 122 teams inLee County.
UNITE Award receives 27 entriesEstablished by Myers, Brettholtz & Com-
pany, PA and supported by the SouthwestFlorida Community Foundation and theUnited Way of Lee, Hendry, and GladesCounties, the UNITE (Uniting NonprofitsIn Teaming for Excellence) Award received27 entries during its first applicationsubmission process held Sept. 1 throughOct. 31.The Unite Award is an award that
recognizes successful nonprofit collab-orative models that exemplify excellenceand community impact. Its goal is toprovide information to the nonprofit com-munity about collaborative models thathave succeeded in our area and to shareproven effective practices for nonprofitsworking together.The first winner of the $25,000 award
will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14 atthe annual Myers, Brettholtz & Company’sfull-day nonprofit seminar held at Broad-way Palm Dinner Theatre. Information:239-939-5775.
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shared with me about his experiences in the war. Likea lot of other veterans, he spoke little of the nightmareof those years and then only grudgingly. He felt it wasbest, I guess, to leavehell behindwithout a secondglanceback. Consider Lot’s wife, who was turned to salt witha twist of her head for one last glimpse of the madnessshe left behind.Dad has been dead for nearly 20 years, but this Vet-erans Day, I remembered that discussion with himas I read “Helmet for My Pillow” by Robert Leckie,who served at Guadalcanal in conditions that had to
be identical to those my father met. Although I neverserved in the military, every year on Veterans Day Imake a point of reading a book written by or aboutour veterans, as a small way to remember and honortheir sacrifice.And because Leckie’s book sounds a lot like the littleI know about Dad’s hitch in the Army, it hit home withme in a way that few other books have.Though Leckie met with plenty of furious combataction and performed feats that were heroic, thosescenes play only a small part in his book. Rather,he recounts in vivid detail the day-to-day life of an
island-hopping Marine with more enemies to battlebesides Japanese soldiers.The choking jungle. The blazing heat. The chill rainfor weeks on end.The scorpion in the food crate. The snake under theblanket. Themosquitoes everywhere.Malaria. Blisters. Skin peeling from feet that arenever dry.The choice between sleeping in a hole filling withwater or crawling onto higher ground where a bulletmight find you.I remember Dad talking about those things when Iwas a child, for I was born less than three years afterthewar’s end, and thememorieswere still fresh to him.But blisters andmuddy holes are not the kind of thing achild wants to hear about.No, Iwanted tohear about the explosions, the rockets,the flares, the heroism of hand-to-hand combat.Dad experienced plenty of those things, too. But hespoke little of them.In time, even Dad’s tales of everyday grunt gripestrailed off. He left the war behind.I was in my 40s when Dad died. As an adult, I shouldhave sat him down and insisted that he tell me more. Ishould havewritten it all down,word forword. I shouldhave helped himpublish his story for his grandchildrenand great-grandchildren to read.But I didn’t. Life got in theway.My life.Myeasy, care-free life that hewent to war in order to guarantee that Iwould never have to spend a night without a roof overmy head, except by choice.If Dad were here today, I would beg him to tellme his story, if not of the bombs and bullets, thenat least of the bugs and blisters. I would apologizeto him for waiting so long to ask about somethingso important.Dad would smile at my apology and say, “Huh.”Because that is what heroes do.
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Standing in the middleof the darkened interstatenext to a totaled car witha victim half inside, whatto do?Thoughts flashed inmymind.He was conscious,mobile.Get him out of the roadto safety.Flag down traffic toavoid a massive pileup.“Are you alone?”“Yeah,” he groaned,peeling himself out of the
mangled car.“I need tofindmyphone,” hemumbled,leaning back inside, unaware of his pre-carious position.“What’s your name?” I asked, trying tofocus his attention onme.“Jarvis,” he replied. “I need to start call-ing people.”“Jarvis,” I gently approached, “Weneedto get to the shoulder. You could be hurtworse if those oncoming cars don’t seeyou and run into your car. You can usemy phone.”Gently leaning him against my car, Iretrievedmy phone.“I don’t remember the numbers,” inshock, he wobbled back toward the de-stroyed vehicle.“Jarvis, justwait. I’ll get it for you,” de-laying as best I could. “I need to diverttraffic first.”Dialing 911 as I retrieved a flashlightfrom my trunk, another vehicle skiddedup behind us. As luck would have it, shewas a nurse (angel!) on her way to work!Getting our location from her GPS,I called 911 as we waved traffic aroundhis car.She kept her eye on Jarvis, I kept mineon the highway.The sky was getting lighter as, afterseveral dropped calls, I reported to the911 operator.Midway in the call, I noticed anoth-er vehicle a hundred feet away in the
water-filled median. A dim figure strug-gled to get out.“AREYOUOK?THERE’SANOTHERCAR INTHEMEDIAN!” I shouted at thedriver and into thepoor911 operator’s ear.“YES,” he shouted back, crawling ontothe hood to get out of the water.“HEHITME!”“ARE YOUHURT?”“NO,” but again, “HE HIT ME!” ina voice stoked with adrenaline.Thankfully, neither driver appearedseriously injured, although Jarvis wasbleeding, confused and covered withshards of glass and soon favoring hisshoulder.Other cars stopped to aid, and thank-fully traffic diverted until state troopersand EMS arrived 30minutes later.Jarvis recalled a phone number. Noanswer.“Jarvis, I want you to call me tonightand let me know how you are,” I said,handing him my card as EMS preparedto take him away.He was 28. At about 6 foot 3 inchesand 230 pounds, reaching up to hug himwas challenging, but I managed as hethanked me profusely for my help. Aslarge as he was, at that moment he wasjust a boy.Driving away, I realized I shouldn’t.Pulling off thehighway a fewexits ahead,I ordered breakfast and a strong cup ofcoffee to quench the adrenaline. CallingJarvis’s phonenumberoncemore, Ifinallyreached his sleepy girlfriend who wouldrush to meet him at the hospital.I’m trained in basic life support for
professionals. I’m a CERTmember withadditional training in early response todisaster. I know first aid, CPR, AED andcivilian emergency assessment.But that incident reinforced the factweare never truly prepared until we PRAC-TICE our skills.What I’d do differently:
1. Have a very large flashlight insteadof the small, so-called “high-intensity”flasher. Mine worked, but a bigger one(better yet 2) would be better;2.Fresh highwayflares inmyemergencykit;3. Better awareness of precise location.GPS booted up, ready to locate. Opera-tor 911 was unable to secure our locationby cell signal. I hadn’t noted the highwaymarkers in passing.4. Focus my car’s headlights from theshoulder of the road, directly upon thecrashed vehicle.5.Have cellphone in hand getting out ofthe car, in case of severe injuries.6. Pray hard that cars approaching arepaying attention to the road.(NOTEXTING!)Had I arrived 15 seconds sooner orglanced away for mere seconds, I’d havebeen among the injured instead of thehelpers.I was glad Jarvis did call that night.I’d thought about him all day. Heseemed surprised that I rendered aid.As many times as he thanked me, Iimagined what might have happenedin his young life to fill him with suchsurprise at my actions.I thanked him, too. It was a lesson inwhat to do better next time.Indeed, it’s a lesson for us all.
Kathryn Taubert took a six-week tripto Ghana, Africa, to assist with a non-profit economic development initiative.Life in the SlowLane evolved fromher se-ries on livingwith the EweTribe inAfricainto musings on just about everything.Email Kathryn at kataubert@gmail.comor sign up for her mailing list at www.kathryntaubert.com.
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Asa long-distancecare-giver, you probably oftenfeel like you’re in thedark.Youcall andcall your carerecipientandthere’snoan-swer.You’re the caregiver,and you don’t want “any-thing bad” to happen onyourwatch. How often doyou learna fewhours laterthat Mom or Dad was outvisiting a friend and “for-got” tomention it to you?Here’smy list of the topsix things long distancecaregivers need to know.1.Silence isn’t always golden, but it’s notalways a crisis either: Just because yourcare recipient goes “off thegrid” for a fewhours (or days) doesn’t necessarilymeanthat heor she is lying injuredorworseonthe bathroomfloor. If you can, have yourcare recipient agree to call you everydayat the same time, no matter where he orshemightbe. Ifmemory issuesmake thatapproachachallenge, considerenlistinga“friendlyvisitor” to stop indaily andsendyou a quick text or email that all is well.Call the local police department (non-emergency number please) and find outhow to request a well-being check.2. It’s not what you hear, it’s what yousee: Long-distance caregivers are fa-miliar with hearing that everything is“fine” (or conversely, that it’s awful). Aswith silence, you can’t always takewhatyour care recipient tells you at face val-ue. There is no substitute for making avisit.Don’t forget toopen the refrigeratorand pantry and check for no food (or oldfood).Check formail piledupunopened.Check for medication compliance. Talkto the neighbors. If you can’t make thisvisit, perhapsyoucanenlist another fam-ily member or friend to do so.3. What you see isn’t always what youget: Justbecause thehome isneat and tidyand the fridge is full of good fooddoesn’tmean it always looks like this.Veryoften,care recipients don’twant toworry theircaregivers or be a burden, so they are on“goodbehavior” inadvanceof andduringa visit. If you suspect this might be thecase, consider making an unannouncedvisit. You might find that your care re-cipient has literally swept the true state
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LEE COUNTY
Anchor Christian ChurchWorship service at 9:30 (contempo-
rary) and 11 a.m. (classical), along with achildren’s worship program; Bible schoolclasses for adults and elementary at 9:30a.m., and adult and teen classes at 11 a.m.Wednesday evening program: for elemen-tary and high school, 6:30 p.m. and adultBible study at 6:45 p.m. Location: 11651 E.Terry St., Bonita Springs. Information: (239)947-4047 or www.anchorchristian.com
Bay Presbyterian ChurchSunday services are at 10 a.m. with the
Rev. John Anderson delivering the sermon.Location: 26911 South Bay Drive, BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 498-9055
Calvary Chapel Gulf CoastRegular Sunday morning worship at 10
a.m.Wednesday evening Bible study at 7p.m. Thursday night Remant CollegeMinistryat 7 p.m. Small group fellowship 7 p.m. Fri-days. “The Keep” High School Ministry 6:30p.m. Saturdays. Location: 20991 ThreeOaks Parkway, Estero. Information:(239) 348-2417
Christian Science Churchof Bonita SpringsSunday services and Sunday school are
held at 10 a.m. A testimony meeting is heldon the first and thirdWednesday at 7 p.m.Infant care is available at all services. HealingService at 7 p.m. everyWednesday. TheReading Room is open Tuesday and Thurs-days from 1 to 4 p.m. and before and afterevery service. Location: 11551 E. Terry St.Information: (239) 992-3306 orwww.christianscience.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsBonita Springs ward, sacraments service
is 10 a.m. Sundays. Location: 20601 ThreeOaks Parkway, Estero. Bishop Brett Sandspresiding. Information: (239) 948-4277
Church on the RockSouthwest FloridaService times, Sunday mornings at 10
a.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: 16051Old U.S. 41, Fort Myers
Emeritus ChurchA traditional Sunday worship service
at 10:30 a.m. with congregational hymnsinging and Bible preaching. Come worshipwith a caring church committed to theGospel of Christ and one another. Thereare no membership qualifications, no col-lection taken, no rituals and no regrets aswe follow the one, true God of the Bible.Location: 26850 South Bay Drive,Bonita Springs.
Estero UnitedMethodist ChurchSunday worship times are 8 and 11 a.m.
for traditional services, and 9:15 a.m. isthe contemporary worship service. Sundayschool classes for adults, youth, and childrenare offered at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundaymornings. A nursery is available for theyoungest ones. Coffee and pastries are of-fered after services. Location: 8088 Lord’sWay, Estero. Information: (239) 992-5516or www.esteroumc.com
First Baptist Churchof Bonita SpringsSunday Bible Fellowship begins at 9:45
a.m. andWorship Service and Children’sChurch at 10:50 a.m. Sunday andWednes-day Adult Bible Study at 6 p.m. Middle andHigh School MinistryWednesday at 6 p.m.Nursery available for all of the Sunday andWednesday services/Bible Studies. Ladies’Bible Study, Monday at 9:30 a.m. Men’sBasketball, Monday at 5 p.m. AA, Mondayat 8 p.m. Parkinson’s Exercise Group, Fridayat noon. Location: 3971 Via Del Rey, BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 992-2952 orwww.fbcbonita.com
First Baptist Churchof EsteroSunday worship: 9:30 a.m. Bible Fellow-
ship, 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service,6 p.m. Evening Worship and choir practicefor sixth to 12th graders. (Nursery provid-ed for all services.) Weekday events: Mon-days, 6:30 p.m. men’s study, Wednesdays:6:30 p.m. adults meet in fellowship house(nursery provided), children through 12thgrade meet in various classes in education-al building. Fridays: Caring Crafters meetfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and AA and Al-Anonmeet from noon to 1 p.m. in our fellowshiphouse. Saturdays: (Every second and fourthweek of the month) 9 a.m., men’s prayerbreakfast at MarLiDa’s Restaurant. Churchlocation: 20300 Trailside Drive, Estero.Information: (239) 992-0881 orwww.firstbaptistestero.com
First Presbyterian Church ofBonita SpringsFirst Church offers two traditional Sunday
worship services with choir at 10 a.m. ora condensed “First Light” service at 8 a.m.Children’s Sunday school for pre-k throughsixth grade is held during the 10 a.m. ser-vice. Nursery is available. First Presbyterianis at 9751 Bonita Beach Road in BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 992-3233 orwww.fpcbonita.org. For Children & FamilyMinistry information: www.neonkids.org.Wonder Years Preschool: (239) 948-6677.First Academy of Music: (239) 992-3410
First UnitedMethodistof Bonita SpringsThe Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m.
The All Age Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Fol-lowing the worship service, enjoy “CoffeeTalk” with the pastor. This time of fellowshipincludes refreshments and a question-and-answer discussion on the morning sermon.Location: 27690 Shriver Ave., BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 992-1312
Gospel Baptist ChurchRegular services are held Sunday at 11
a.m. with Sunday school proceeding theservices at 10 a.m. Evening service 6 p.m.Wednesday Night: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubsand Youth Group. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting.Information: (239) 947-1285 or visit www.gospelbaptistchurch.com
The Gulf Shore ChurchYou are invited to join our interdenomina-
tional church family which meets Sundaymorning at 11 a.m. Each Thursday, aninteractive Bible Study is held at 7 p.m. Ourchurch is the Bonita Springs’ area host sitefor One Harvest, a national program whereanyone can buy good food at good prices.Location: 11400 East Terry, Bonita Spring.Information: (239) 495-0711 or visit www.thegulfshorechurch.com
Harvest Community ChurchHarvest Community Church is all about
expanding the Kingdom through people.Weexist to help people live the life God intendedfor them. Our goal at Harvest CommunityChurch is people-focused and consists ofmaking a fully devoted follower of Church—a disciple. Sunday Service is at 10:30 a.m.Location: 10951 E. Terry Street, BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 362-9740 orwww.hccbonita.com
Hope Lutheran Churchof Bonita SpringsTraditionalWorship at 9 a.m. Praise wor-
ship at 10:30 a.m. Children Sunday school at9 a.m. Location: 25999 Old 41 Road, BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 992-6952 orwww.hope-bonita.org
Hope United Presbyterian ChurchWorship is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and Fel-
lowship with baked goods and beverages at10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Location:7470 Hickory Road, Fort Myers. Informa-tion (239) 267-3331 or email hopechurch@hopeunitedchurch.net
The Humanistic Jewish Havurahof Southwest FloridaInformation: visit www.humanisticjewish-
havurahswfl.org or call (239) 495-8484.
Lamb of God ChurchThe Rev. Dr. James Reho leads worship
services at 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sundays. Thechurch is at 19691 Cypress View Drive, FortMyers. Information: (239) 267-3525 or visitwww.lambofgodchurch.net
Legacy ChurchSunday worship at 10 a.m. Nursery/
toddler care as well as classes for childrenkindergarten through fifth grade during theworship service. Summer 10 a.m. SundayTeaching Series is from the Book of Isaiah.MP3 (Meetings for Practicing the Priorityof Prayer)Wednesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. inthe church conference room. Small group“in home” fellowship meetings 7 p.m. eachWednesday. Location: 20041 SouthTamiami Trail, Suite 1, Estero. Information:239-949-4000 or legacychurchonline.com/
Light of the Glades ChurchChurch meets Sunday mornings at 10
a.m. at 7327 Sanibel Blvd., San Carlos Park.Free music lessons/ tutoring after church.Bible Study Mondays at 6 p.m. Information:Pastor Steve Greabner, (239) 641-3980 orvisit www.gladeschurch.org
Lighthouse FellowshipCongregational ChurchTraditional service in an informal atmo-
sphere is offered under the Rev. DennisWil-son. Services are held Sundays at 10 a.m.in the Lions Club of Bonita Springs, 10346Pennsylvania Ave. Information:(239) 404-3264
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LAMB OF GOD CHURCHAA Lutheran/Episcopal Congregation
19691 Cypress View Drive
Off Estero Pkwy., just west of Three Oaks Pkwy.
Telephone: 239-267-3525
Senior Pastor: The Rev. Dr. James Reho
Sunday Worship Services:
Traditional - 7:45 am
Informal - 10:00 am
Sunday’s Cool for Children -10:00 am
www.lambofgodchurch.net
“Boldly Inclusive, Intentionally Challenging
and Joyfully Christian“
KINGDOM LIFEAn Anglican Mission congregation
Father James Kennaugh, Pastor
Weekly Holy Communion Service Saturday 5:00 PM
with interactive multi-media liturgy
embracing the “Three Streams” with both
traditional and contemporary worship music.
Service includes Nursery, Christian Education for
Children and Youth and Healing Prayer Ministry.
We meet in the Main Sanctuary at
Community Congregation Church,
15300 North Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34110
239-404-0639
www.kingdomlifeangelicanchurch.org
OAK RIVER CHURCH(BAY PRESBYTERIAN’SSECOND CAMPUS)7701 Bonita Grande Dr
At the Bonita Springs Fire Station
Just East of I-75 • www.oakriver.org
Pastor Matt Loveall
Schedule of Worship Services - Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
ESTERO UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCHWorship Services: 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Contemporary Service: 9:15 a.m.
Nursery: 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Services
Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Youth Group: Sun. 11 a.m. and Wed. 6 p.m.
In Season - Wed: Dinner 5 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m.
Office Hours 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Phone: 239-992-5516
Located at: U.S. 41 and Broadway in Estero
Senior Pastor: Rev. Tim Carson
Praise Team Leader: Drew Diroma
“Serving the community as a beacon of hope”
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Love in the Name of Christ(Love INC)Need help or know someone who does.
Love INC helps individuals who are in need oflocal services. Open 9 a.m. to noonMondaythroughWednesday. Information: (239)405-8595 or visit loveinswfl.org
New Day Christian ChurchWorship service at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m.
along with children’s worship programand nursery during the second service.Women’s group will meet Mondays from 6to 8:30 p.m. Men’s group will meet Tues-days from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Kids and adultgroups will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. onWednesdays. Location: 19091 S. TamiamiTrail, San Carlos Park. Information:(239) 278-1212
Oak River ChurchWorship on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.
with a nursery and a children’s churchduring worship. Location: Fire Station Fourat 27701 Bonita Grande Drive in BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 293-2045 orwww.oakriver.org
Park Alliance ChurchSunday services at 11:15 a.m. Sunday
school at 10:15 a.m. at the church, 7469San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers. Information:parkalliance.org
River of Life Assembly of GodAt River of Life, our mission is to connect
generations to Jesus and to each other tosee lives transformed by the power of Je-sus Christ! Sunday Morning Worship 8 and9:30 a.m., with a Legacy MultigenerationalService at 11 a.m. and Evening Worshipand Prayer at 6 p.m. Wednesday NightRLA Connect Bible Study at 6:45 p.m.Impact Youth meets Wednesdays at 6:45p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Youth meet-ings are next door at the Church MinistryCenter. Location: 21580 River Ranch Roadin Estero. Information: 239-495-0400 orwww.riveroflife.ag.
St. Mary’s Episcopal ChurchRegular services: Saturday, Rite II with
music at 5 p.m. Spoken Eucharist, 8 a.m.Sunday, Rite I. Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m.Rite II. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church islocated at 9801 Bonita Beach Rd., BonitaSprings. Information: (239) 992-4343 orvisit stmarysbonita.org
St. Leo’s Catholic ChurchWeekday Mass: 8 a.m. Saturday Mass
8 a.m., 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and aSpanish-languageMass at 7 p.m. Confes-sion 2 p.m. Saturdays. Third Sunday of themonth: 1:30 p.m. Polish-languageMass. In-formation: (239) 992-0901 or stleocatholic-church.org
St. Peter OrthodoxMissionFather Hans Jacobse leads services at
9:30 a.m. on Sundays. Location: Holiday Inn,9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, SouthFort Myers
Table of Grace ChurchSundayWorship is at 10 a.m., with
nursery care and children’s church duringthe service, followed by fellowship, a lightsnack and coffee. Join us at 27975 Old U.S.41, Bonita Springs. Teens gather at 6 p.m.Sunday nights for fellowship, games and Bibli-cal teachings; all teens welcome! Other smallgroups available. Call 239-273-1976 or visitwww.TOGC.org.
The Springs of BonitaJoin us at Riverside Park on Old 41 in
downtown Bonita Springs each Sundaymorning at 9:30 a.m. for an outdoor service.Bring your favorite beach chair, flip flops,sunglasses and Bible. Russ and AngeliaWinn would like to personally invite you to jointhem this Sunday.
Unity Church of Bonita SpringsServices are held 10 a.m. Sundays with
the Rev. Phil Schlaefer. Location: 28285Imperial Parkway. Information: (239) 947-3100 or email, unitybonita@embarqmail.com or visit, unitychurchbonita.org
Vision Baptist ChurchSunday morning worship starts at 9 a.m.
An evening worship service is at 5:30 p.m.Wednesday prayer meetings are at 7 p.m.Information: (239) 992-6090
COLLIER COUNTY
AnglicanMissionWeekly Holy Communion Service, Satur-
day 5 p.m. in theMain Sanctuary at Com-munity Congregation Church, 15300 NorthTamiami Trail, Naples. Service includesnursery. Christian education for childrenand youth, Healing Prayer Ministry, midweek
Women’s andMen’s Discipleship groups atdifferent location. Information: (239) 404-0639 or visit www.kingdomlife anglican-church.org
Avalon Grace ChurchSunday worship is 10:30 a.m. The congre-
gation emphasizes the Gospel of the Graceof God and encourages individuals interestedin studying God’s word rightly divided. Loca-tion: 3801 Guliford Road, Naples. Informa-tion: (239) 774-4214 or visit www.avalon-gracechurch.org
Christus Victor Lutheran ChurchSundayworship is 8:30 a.m. and10:45 a.m.
May through December. Location: 15600N.Tamiami Trail, Naples. Information:(239) 597-1043.
Community Congregational ChurchTraditional Sunday service will be held at
9:30 a.m. with a modern service at 11:15a.m. Children’s Sunday School is offered atboth services. Community CongregationalChurch is located at 15300 Tamiami TrailN., one-mile south of Bonita Beach Road.Information: (239) 597-1000 or visitwww.cccnaples.org
Cornerstone UnitedMethodist ChurchSunday services: 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
praise music, 10:15 a.m. Thursday nightworship: 6:45 p.m. Location: 8200 Immo-kalee Rd., Naples. Information:www.cornerstonenaples.org
Covenant Church of NaplesA single worship service is at 10:15 a.m.
Child care is provided. Sunday school classesfor children and Adult Fellowship will beginat 9 a.m. Location: 6926 Trail Blvd., Naples.Information: visit www.CovenantNaples.com,or call (239) 597-3464
Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchSunday worship times: 8 and 10:30
a.m. (traditional); 9:30 a.m. contemporaryin the Family Life Center. Location: 777Mooring Line Drive, Naples. Information:(239) 261-0894
Merrill Gardens ChurchA traditional Sunday worship service at
1:30 p.m. with congregational hymn singingand Bible preaching. Come worship with acaring church committed to the Gospel of
Christ and one another. There are no mem-bership qualifications, no collection taken,no rituals and no regrets as we follow theone, true God of the Bible. Location: MerrillGardens 1710 SWHealth Pkwy. in Naples.
Moorings Presbyterian ChurchSunday worship times, 9 a.m. (casual) and
10 a.m. (traditional) or view the service liveon your computer at www.moorings-presby.com (click archive and streaming). Location:791 Harbour Drive, Naples. Information:(239) 261-1487 or visit mooringschurch.org
Naples North PointCommunity ChurchSunday services at 6 p.m. at 2010 Orange
Blossom Drive. Simulcast service fromNorth Point in Alpharetta, Ga. with PastorAndy Stanley. Information: (239) 248-6715
St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchSunday services are at 8 and 10 a.m. Each
liturgy has its special emphasis and appeal.Sunday sermons are all broadcast live andrecorded at www.bwxp.org with the Rev.Jon Roberts. BWXP is an online ministrywith emphasis on preaching, teaching andreaching in a new and innovative way, where“Christ is meeting you in a personal view.”Join us online for these offerings of biblicalteaching and spiritual devotion.The church alsoWeekly Morning Prayer
at 8:30 a.m. Monday,Wednesday and Fri-days; Lenten Devotional at 1 p.m. Monday,Wednesday and Fridays; yoga onMondays at9 a.m. $8 prepaid/$10 drop-in; line dancingclasses on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. $5. Informa-tion: (239) 643-0197
Vanderbilt Presbyterian ChurchFirst Fellowship will take place from 8
to 8:30 a.m. in Schock Chapel featuringpraise music and a homily followed by 10a.m.Worship in the Sanctuary featuring thechoirs, hymns and sermon. After the 10a.m.Worship service “Children’s Moment,”children and youth may go to 10:15 a.m.Sunday School in the Gammon EducationWing. Adult Education is at 9 a.m. in HarpHall. Nursery available for all services.Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, located at1225 Piper Blvd. in North Naples. Informa-tion: (239) 597-5410
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RememberthewivesSo here we go again.The career of another popular and respected femalemedia personality is torpedoed by the acts of her hus-band. AmyWegmann (Radel) took herself off the air topermit Trey Radel to run for office.And does anyone remember Jessica Stilwell whosepromisingTVcareerwas alsodestroyedby the criminalacts of her husband?What’s wrong with this picture? Why are these ca-pable and talented women derailed and suffering lossof employment due to the fact that theymarried jerks?Amy and Jessica: You go, girls!
P.T. HAMILTON | Bonita Springs
Too easyThe phrase “I have hit bottom” is to easy to say.It is coached in all rehabilitation treatments.Trey Radel should never again represent SouthwestFlorida.Recall if no resignation!
DAVE MCKIM | Bonita Springs
Words live onI was 12 years old when the principal came over thepublic address system to announce that President JohnF. Kennedy had died.That day everyone’s life changed.We all becamepas-sionate over what could have been. Even though Ken-nedy died that day, his words lived to inspire.“Theworld is very different now. Formanholds in hismortal hands the power to abolish all forms of humanpoverty and all forms of human life. And yet the samerevolutionary beliefs forwhich our forebears fought arestill at issue around the globe—thebelief that the rightsof man come not from the generosity of the state butfrom the hand of God.”We followedhis calling to the PeaceCorps. Todaywevolunteer our generosity to others.“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well orill, thatweshall payanyprice, bear anyburden,meet anyhardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assurethe survival and the success of liberty.”Wewent towar, whether popular or not, so everyonecould be free.
“In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine,will rest the final success or failure of our course. Sincethis countrywas founded, eachgenerationofAmericanshas been summoned to give testimony to its nationalloyalty.”We accepted the obligation to preserve our countryfor our children and grandchildren.We miss the true leadership of a man who not onlyinspired all generations with words, but with achieve-ments.
JEFFREY BROWN | Bonita Springs
Never too lateAddiction is a huge problem for our society.Everyone of us will at one time in our lives knowsomeonewith addiction. Itmay be one of our friends, itcould be a loved one or it could beme or you.Rather than ridicule Trey Radel or judge him as un-worthy, let us wish him a lasting recovery.Recovery will take strength because he will have todeal with this forever.I hope that this can be an opportunity for all of usto educate others about how common this problem is.
I hope Trey and his family come out of this strongerbut it certainly will be very difficult.It is never too late to get help.
SUSAN NAJ | Bonita Springs
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W. SHERMAN ’STICK’ HEAZLITTNaples, FL
W. Sherman ’Stick’ Heazlitt,86, passed away at Bentley Vil-lage (Vi) in Naples, FL on No-vember 18, 2013.Sherman was born in NewAlbany, IN on January 15, 1927,
the only son of the late Walter Sherman Heazlitt andGertrude Evelyn Hegewald Heazlitt.Sherman graduated fromNewAlbanyHigh School in1945. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in June of 1945and later changed from drafted status to the regularArmy. After basic training in Fort Worth, TX he wassent to Francewhere he rode in a boxcar to Linz,Austriaand was assigned to the colonel who was head of U.S.Army in Austria.Later aRedCross FieldRepresentative sawSherman
swimming and requested that the Colonel release himand allow him to be in charge of the Linz Town Bath-house. Shermanwas discharged from theArmy in 1947.He resumed his education and attendedWabashCol-lege where he played basketball and joined the SigmaChi Fraternity.He transferred to theUniversity of Idahowhere hemet the love of his life, Helen Patricia Kelley.Theymarried on September 3, 1949 at Fort Snelling,
MNandmoved toNewAlbany, INwherehebeganwork-ingwith his father,Walter S. Heazlitt Sr., as amanufac-turer’s representative, selling furniture forHuntingburgFurniture, Ferdinand Furniture and Keller Furniture.WhenDollyMadison Industries boughtHuntingburg
Furniture, ShermanwasmadeVice President and headof Sales for all of DMI.ShermanalsoworkedwithClevelandChairCompanyin Tennessee until he and Joe Wulfman bought PaoliChair Company in 1972.Two years after buying Joe’s share of Paoli, Sherman
sold to Klaussner Furniture Industries on July 1, 1988.Other business ventures includehis partnership inCon-vention Hotel Associates that developed the 617 roomWestinHotelwhich opened in 1988 in Indianapolis, IN.Sherman and Patty retired to Bonita Springs, FL andSapphire, NC. They were married for 64 years. He wasdevoted to his wife and gave a wonderful childhood tofour children whowill greatly miss him.Sherman made friends wherever he went. He wasknown for both his honesty andgenerosity.His passions
included golfing, fishing and boating. He loved the out-doors and thewater (exceptof coursewhenplayinggolf).Sherman is survived by his wife, Patty Heazlitt; hischildren, Michael Heazlitt (Holly), David Heazlitt (Di-ana), KathleenTaussig (Reed), NancyGregory (Jim); 11grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. In life he loved his family dearly;in death he passed his family a wonderful legacy.The family would like to extend their sincere ap-preciation to his care givers at Bentley Village (Vi),Avow Hospice of Collier County and the J. T. PrivateDuty aides.Patty and Shermanweremembers of St.Mary’s Epis-copal Church in Bonita Springs, FL.Cremationwas chosen; the familywill schedule a pri-vate celebration of Sherman’s life in Florida.Expressionsof sympathymaybe sent toTheSalvationArmy or the charity of the donor’s choice.
JOAN L. (SULLIVAN) LENTBonita Springs, FL
JoanL. (Sullivan)Lent, of Bonita Springs, FL, andwifeofNelson E. Lent, 70, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, fol-lowing a brief illness. Born in Chelsea, MA, March 22,1943, shewas thedaughter of the lateWilliamF. SullivanandMarilyn D. (Campbell) Sullivan.She was raised in Ipswich and attended IpswichSchools. She worked as a hostess at the WeathervaneTavern in Hamilton, MA.Joan returned to school and graduated from EssexAgricultural Technical Institute in 1989 and worked asanORTechnician at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.Joan and Nelson have resided in Florida since 1998.She was a gourmet cook and had a passion for interiordesign. Joancould alsobe foundmostdays inher garden.She is survived by her husband Nelson, formerly ofHamilton; her two daughters, Beth A. Malone and herhusband, Timothy J., of Beverly and Kimberley D. Ab-bott, of Peabody; her four grandchildren,Matthew, Co-rey, Jordan, andMorgan; five brothers,William and hiswife, Grace, Michael and his wife, Cheryl, Edward andhiswife, Stephanie,Robert andhiswife, Lauri,Mark andwife, Patrice; and sister,Marilynwife ofNickGotses ofFt.Myers FL. Predeceased by brother, James P. Shewasthemother of the late Kellie E. Lent, formerly of BonitaSprings, FL.In lieu of flowers, pleasemake donations to a charityof your choice.
ALLEN A. ’GATOR’ CHRIST, JR.Bonita Springs, FL
Allen A. ’Gator’ Christ, Jr. 73, of Bonita Springs, diedMonday, November 11, 2013 at his residence.Gator had been a resident of Bonita Springs for thepast 30 years coming from Baton Rouge, LA. He wasborn October 24, 1940 in Baton Rouge, a son of the lateAllen A. and Evelyn (née Kidd) Christ, Sr.He attended Baton Rouge East Parish High Schooland served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1958. Aftermoving to Bonita Springs in 1962, he began working asa horticulturalist at a nursery and in 1983 beganworkingfor Buffalo Chips Restaurant and retired in 2005.He is survivedbyhismany friends and acquaintancesat Buffalo Chips.Friends are invited to a Remembrance Celebrationof Gator’s life to be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the patio at BuffaloChipsRestaurant, 26620 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs.
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Bermuda Links• Large 2 BR + Den, 2 Full Bath Condo, First Floor. 1,658 s/f• Lanai w/ Lake View + Enclosed Patio, Kids Play Area or Relaxing• 1 Car Detached Garage• Built in ‘05, Close to Coconut Pt. Mall, Schools, Movies, Dining$185,000 MLS 213500770Greg Lewis, The Lewis Team 239.287.1158
Wilshire Lakes
Naples• Former Model with Wide Lake View• Light, Bright, Move-In Condition• Newly Painted, New Carpets• 3BR, 2 Bath with Eat-In Kitchen$209,000 MLS 213507159Vivienne Sinkow 239.405.0638
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Bonita Springs• Short Sale Opportunity• Heated Pool & Spa• Large Lot w/ Extreme Backyard Privacy• Granite Kitchen$423,500 MLS 213509515Cory Lauer 239.465.9290
San Carlos Estates
Country Charm• Fabulous 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 Car Garage Home• Pine Trees on 1.40 Acres• Very Open Large Rooms• Additional 2 Car Garage Workshop$448,500 MLS 213008016Darlene Rice 239.325.3537
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Hammock Isle• Desirable 2nd Floor Coach Home• Updated, Open, Spacious Floor Plan• 3 Bedroom + Den w/ 3 Baths• Private Fairway View of Bay Island Course$535,000 MLS 212028273Connie Lummis, The Lummis Team 239.289.3543
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Room With A View• 2 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths• Private Outdoor Terraces• High-Rise Impact Glass• Upscale Amenities, Guest Suites$599,000 MLS 212006581Martinovich & Nulf 239.564.1266
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San Marino• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Second Floor Condo• Glass Enclosed Lanai & Golf Course View• Walk to Beach, Near Shopping & Restaurants• Community Pool, Fitness Center and Tennis$625,000 MLS 213507901Kathy Mahoney 239.404.0677
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Naples• Beautiful 5 Bedroom + Den, 5 Bath Home on Oversized Lot• 3 Car Garage Attached, 2 Car Detached w/ Private Entry• Nearly 6,000 s/f of Indoor/Outdoor Area w/ Private Pool & Spa• Completely Private Upstairs Guest Suite$886,500 MLS 213017103Sandy Kass, The Fagan Team 239.292.4044
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Intimate & Elegant Estate• 4 Bedroom + Den, 4 Full & 2 Half Baths• Soaring Ceilings, Precast Columns, Stone Flooring• Superior Craftsmanship in Every Detail• Amazing Views Of Golf Course & Lake$4,695,000 MLS 213007341Martinovich & Nulf 239.564.5717
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Majestic Gulf Front Dreams• Unique Contemporary Design w/European Flair• An Impressive Home w/ a Technology Brain• Paradise Never Looked So Good!• Built to Impress...A MUST SEE!$9,975,000 MLS 213504028Loretta Young’s Team Lavita 239.450.5022
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28650 Carriage Homes Dr. #102• 2 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths• Upgraded & Partly Furnished• Very Close to Pool & Clubhouse• West of US 41 & South of Bonita Beach Road$214,900 MLS 213507664David Steele 239.287.7097
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Pine Glen• Custom Built Spacious 4 Bed / 2 Bath Home w/ Pool• Premier Family Neighborhood, Great Location• Community Pool, Clubhouse Tennis & Basketball• Electric Shutters, 30Year Roof & New A/C$290,000 MLS 213016667The Vahle Team 239.450.7805
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Bonita Springs• Gulf Access w/ Electric Boat Lift• Heated Pool Overlooking Canal• Open Floor Plan• Great Room Concept$429,000 MLS 213508852Cory Lauer 239.465.9290
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Fantastic Panoramic Views• Ideal Location in The Heart of Fashion Drive• 2+Den/2 Bath/1 Assigned Parking Under Building• Gorgeous Interiors Including Wood Floors• Gourmet Kitchen W/Stainless Steel Appliances & Granite$355,000 MLS 213501478Jamie Lienhardt 239.565.4268
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Bonita Springs• Gorgeous with Numerous Upgrades• Fabulous Lake & Golf Views• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths• Impact Resistant Windows & Electric Shutters$397,000 MLS 213509193The Boeglin Team 239.287.6414
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Nov. 30 at Barbara B.Mann, 13350 Edison Pkwy.,Fort Myers. The GoldenDragon Acrobats representthe best of a time honoredtradition that began morethan 25 centuries ago; andare recognized through-out the United States andabroad as the premiereChinese acrobatic touringcompany of today. $20 to$40, 239-481-4849 orwww.bbmannpah.com.
Night Lights6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18-
23, Dec. 26-30 and Jan.2-5 at Naples BotanicalGarden. Thousands of twin-kling lights, glowing orbs,and sparkling decor illumi-nate one of Naples’ mostpopular outdoor venues. $7for members; $15 for non-members; $3 for memberchildren (ages 4–14); $5for non-member children,www.naplesgarden.org/show/night-lights-5.
THE ARTS
Art Divine annualHoliday Sale10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday-Saturday; noon to3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 30until Dec. 13 at Fort MyersBeach Art Association gal-lery building on Shell MoundBoulevard. Call 239-463-3909 or visit www.fortmy-ersbeachart.com.
Batik Art9 a.m. to noon Dec. 6-7
at Fort Myers Beach ArtAssociation gallery buildingon Shell Mound Boulevard.239-463-3909 or www.fortmyersbeachart.com.
FGCU PotterySale & Empty BowlsSoup Lunch10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 6 at Florida Gulf CoastUniversity Arts Complexcourtyard. Featuringpotters from SouthwestFlorida. Bowls can be pur-chased for $15 donation.Soups provided by six local
restaurants and the FGCUscience of cooking class.239-745-4229 or stru-man@fgcu.edu.
Science & ArtActivity Day1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7
at Center of the Arts BonitaSprings, 26100 Old 41Road, Bonita Springs. Enjoya hands-on, interactiveexperience illustration howscience and art intersect inreal life. 239-495-8989 orwww.artcenterbonita.org.
CAR/BOAT/AIRSHOWS
Car meet-up in BonitaNoon to 4 p.m. Sundays
at Big Block Sub Shop,27792 Old 41 Rd., Bonita.Owner Johny Denaro is amember of the West CoastMuscle Car Club of Naplesand welcomes classiccars/trucks, Corvettes,street rods, pro street, ratrods, and American musclecars for a 20 percent fooddiscount for participantsand menu specials for view-ers. 239-949-9455.
Gulf Shore MustangClub of SW Florida’sChristmas Car, Truck& Bike Show9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur-
day, Nov. 23 at Naples-Fort Myers GreyhoundTrack, 10601 BonitaBeach Road S.E., BonitaSprings. 727-547-8023or www.premiumcar-shows.com.
SWFL Hot RodNationalsSaturday, Jan. 25 at Jet
Blue Park in Fort Myers.Largest car and truckshow in Southwest Florida.$20 advance; $30 at door,239-272-1895.
CHARITY/FUNDRAISERS
Book Fair10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nov. 23 at Barnes & Nobleat Coconut Point, 23130Fashion Drive in Estero.The Early Learning Coalitionof Southwest Florida haspartnered with Fort Myers,Estero and Naples Barnes& Noble Booksellers to hostan in-store Book Fair. A per-centage of the daily sales,from this three-store event,will directly benefit the ELC’sLiteracy Buddies Program.239-437-1289.
Kids HelpingKids Festival10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun-
day, Nov. 24 at Centen-nial Park, 2000 WestFirst St., Fort Myers.Enjoy carnival games, mu-
sic, dance groups, kids’obstacle course, bouncehouses, rock walls, foodvendors and a basketballclinic by the Florida GulfCoast University men’sbasketball team. Cost:$15 adults; $10 childrenunder 12. 239-561-2900or www.eatplayhelp.com.
Zonta Club of BonitaSprings SignatureDessert Auction andLuncheon11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.
26 at The Club at Mediter-ra. The event will be hostedby NBC-2’s Stacy Deffen-baugh. Cost: $45 beforeNov. 1; $50 after Nov. 1.239-253-1996 or emailzontabonita@hotmail.com.
Turkey Trot7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov.
28 at Cambier Park in Na-ples. Gulf Coast Runners,a nonprofit social organiza-tion whose primary purposeis to develop and maintainrunning events and pro-grams in the community, ishosting an Inaugural TurkeyTrot 5K Run/Walk benefit-ing St. Matthew’s House.www.gcrunner.org.
Rose BallSaturday, Nov. 30 at
The Ritz Carlton, Naplesto benefit Mother Fran-ces De Sales Auxiliaryto the Homeless. $250,239-434-0102.
Power of the PurseluncheonDec. 4 at Grey Oaks
Country Club in Naples.The Women’s InitiativeNetwork of the Commu-nity Foundation of CollierCounty will be hosting itsfirst annual Power of thePurse luncheon featuringguest speaker, ConnieRose. Proceeds benefitthe Women’s Initiative Net-work. www.cfcollier.org/power-of-the-purse.
Fourth annual FashionShow & Luncheon10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec.
6 at Hyatt Regency Coco-nut Point, 5001 CoconutRoad, Bonita Springs.Proceeds benefit PelicanLanding Children’s HospitalFund. $100. 239-495-8295 or email chfashion-show@comcast.net.
Naples Cat Allianceholiday fundraiser6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 6
at Inn on Fifth, 699 FifthAvenue South, in Naples.Dinner, dancing, silentauction and cash bar. Thepurpose of the event is toraise awareness and muchneeded funding for thetrap, neuter and return offree-roaming cats in CollierCounty, rescue and adop-tion of abandoned cats andkittens. www.naplescatal-liance.org.
Book Sale9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 6; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at SouthCounty Regional Library,21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Es-tero. www.friendsofscrl.org.
Tux & Trees GalaSaturday, Dec. 7 at
Sidney & Berne Davis ArtCenter in Fort Myers. TheTux & Trees Gala is thehighlight of the week-longFestival of Trees celebra-tion. The live auction ofaround 25 beautifully deco-rated holiday trees is thesignature fundraising eventof The Southwest FloridaGoodwill Foundation. $100,239-995-2106 ext. 2213or www.tuxandtrees.com.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Lighting & SoundWorkshop10 a.m. to noon Sat-
urday, Nov. 23 at TheNaples Players, 701 5thAve. S., Naples. This work-shop will focus on practi-cal uses and theories oflighting and sound. In-structed by Craig Walck.Registration required.239-434-7340 ext. 10.
Going Beyond theBasics in StageManagement10 a.m. to noon Satur-
day, Dec. 7 at The NaplesPlayers, 701 5th Ave. S.,Naples. Stage managersshould be able to pickupanother’s prompt scriptand take over a rehearsal. .Instructed by Rhoda Pugh.Registration required. 239-434-7340 ext. 10.
America’s BoatingCourse8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at SanCarlos Bay Sail & PowerSquadron Classroom,16048 San Carlos Blvd.,Fort Myers. The courseconsists of two sessionson consecutive Saturdays.The second session will beSaturday, Dec. 14. Topicsinclude hull design, docking,anchoring, handling boatemergencies and readingchannel markers. Registra-tion required. 239-466-4040 or www.scbps.com.
AARP Driver Saftey9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 19 at St.Williams Ministry Center,750 Seagate Blvd., Naples.The course is designedto help drivers learn newtraffic laws, refresh drivingskills and reduce the riskfor tickets and crashes.Drivers over 55 are auto-matically eligible for a dis-count on auto insurance.$12 for AARP members;$14 for non-members.Reservations required.239-221-8857.
COMEDY
Preacher Lawson8:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Old
Naples Comedy Club, TinCity, 1100 Sixth Ave. S.,
Unit 7 (inside the ParrotBar & Grill), Naples. $15,239-455-2844.
J Chris Newberg9 p.m. Thursday and 8
and 10 p.m. Nov. 23 and8 p.m. Nov. 24 at Off theHook Comedy Club, 599S. Collier Blvd., MarcoIsland. $20 and $45 VIP.239-389-6901 or www.offthehookcomedy.com.
13th annualComedy Cabaret6 to 10 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 7 at The NaplesBeach Hotel and Golf Club,851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.,Naples. The Hollywood-style cabaret will begin witha cocktail reception at 6p.m. then a cabaret-styledinner and silent and liveauctions, followed by twofeatured comedians: CoryKahaney and Jim David.$175, 239-262-1808.
FARMERS MARKETS
Fenway South3 to 6 p.m. Mondays
at Jet Blue Park, 11500Fenway S Dr., Fort Myers.239-691-9249 or emailjmbaer@comcast.net.
Coconut PointFarmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays
through April 24, CoconutPoint mall, 23106 FashionDrive, Panera Bread park-ing area, Estero.
Downtown FortMyers FarmersMarket7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thurs-
days, Centennial Park,2000 W. First St., FortMyers. 239-321-7100.
Farmers Market7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Fridays, 11535 BonitaBeach Road SE, BonitaBeach Road.
Green Market9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays,
Cypress Trace Plaza,13300 S. Cleveland Ave.(U.S. 41), Fort Myers.239-218-5577.
GreenMarket9 a.m.-1 p.m. Satur-
days, Alliance for the Artsgrounds, 10091 Mc-Gregor Blvd., Fort Myers.239-939-2787.
FILM
“Dirty Pretty Things”1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24
at FGCU Renaissance Acad-emy, 1010 Fifth Ave. S.,Naples. An English crime/drama/thriller of the tale ofstruggle and survival. Cost:$5 advance; $8 at door,239-434-4737.
“The Kid with a Bike”7 p.m. Monday, Nov.
25 at Center of the ArtsBonita Springs, 26100 Old41 Road, Bonita Springs.Now showing “The Kid witha Bike.” Abandoned by his
father, a young boy is left ina state-run youth farm. In arandom act of kindness, thetown hairdresser agreesto foster him on weekends.$9, (239) 495-8989 orwww.artcenterbonita.org.
“Séraphine”7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2
at Center of the Arts Bo-nita Springs, 26100 Old41 Road, Bonita Springs.Now showing “Séraph-ine.” This extraordinarybiographical film tells thedramatic story of Frenchpainter Séraphine de Sen-lis. $9, 239-495-8989 orwww.artcenterbonita.org.
Pasta and film:“La Nostra Vita”5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.
2 at Naples Italian Ameri-can Foundation, 7035Airport-Pulling Road N., Na-ples. $10, film and pasta;$4, film only. Reservationsrequired. 239-597-5210.
“Habemus papam”6:45 p.m. Dec. 3 at Nor-
ris Center, 755 Eighth Ave.S., Naples. 2011 comedy/drama about a reluctantpope, Italian with Englishsubtitles. $5, www.italian-culturalsociety.com.
“Miss Potter”7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 at
Center of the Arts BonitaSprings, 26100 Old 41Road, Bonita Springs. Nowshowing “Miss Potter.” Thestory of Beatrix Potter,author of the beloved andbest-selling children’s book,“The Tale of Peter Rabbit,”and her struggle for love,happiness and success.$9, 239-495-8989 orwww.artcenterbonita.org.
HOLIDAYS
Santa’s Wonderland3 to 8 p.m. weekdays;
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. andnoon to 5 p.m. until Dec.24 at Bass Pro Shops,Gulf Town Center, 10040Gulf Center Drive, FortMyers. Free photo withSanta, games and activi-ties. Decorate Christmascookies from 3 to 5 p.m.239-465-7800.
Christmasat Palm Cottage1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays
and Wednesdays and 1 to8 p.m. Thursdays throughSaturdays until Dec. 31 atHistoric Palm Cottage, 13712th Ave. S., Naples. Dur-ing the annual holiday eventvisitors will experience thecharming presentation ofdecorations throughoutPalm Cottage and NorrisGardens. $10, 239-261-8164 or www.napleshistori-calsociety.org.
Christmas on Third5 p.m. Monday, Nov.
25 on Third Street Southin Naples. Join Santa andMayor John F. Sorey III for
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The Ritz-Carlton, 280 VanderbiltBeach Road, Naples. Enjoy an after-noon of furry fun, fashion, fine foodand refreshments benefitting or-phaned pets at The Humane Societyof Naples. 239-643-1555.
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Shores Club ThanksgivingThe Bonita Shores/Little
Hickory Club is again this yearhosting a community Thanks-giving dinner. For just $6 perperson, plus a covered dish tobe shared, this 3 p.m. dinneris open for all to enjoy. The clubwill provide roasted turkey,homemade stuffing, real mashedpotatoes and gravy.This popular holiday feast was
enjoyed by a hundred members of the Bonita Springs community last year, and the array ofdelicious foods and desserts were well received. Such an easy way to share Thanksgivingwith friends and neighbors – no great preparation, no hours of clean-up, just a traditionalThanksgiving of sharing the way it was originally meant to be. What a wonderful way tomeet new friends and/or to reacquaint oneself with old acquaintances. Reservations arerequired. Call Shirley at 239-992-4985 before Nov. 24.Location: 315 West Avenue, Bonita Springs.
Pigs in Paradise NationalChampionship BBQ FestivalSix nationally renowned ribbers will cook
up their best ribs, pulled pork and beefbrisket with hopes of winning the covetednational championship crown during thePigs in Paradise National Championship BBQFestival today, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24,at Seminole Immokalee Casino, 506 S 1stSt., Immokalee. In addition to mouth-wateringtreats, attendees will enjoy live music, a clas-sic car show, pig races, a motorcycle rally, anart show and much more.Information:
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lined the shelves. Blue bottle glass wasinexpensive to make which was of inter-est to those who were trying to attractcustomers tonewpotions, tonics andme-dicinal products. The cobalt blue bottleswere attractive and became connectedwith signs of good health.Ruby glass is associated with its ad-ditive, gold, making the collecting ofruby glass a high society status sym-bol. Ruby glass is often featured in ob-jects such as decanter sets, goblets,and vases.Milk glass was a Venetian invention,the site of a longstanding history of glass-blowing and glass works. Milk glass was
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By Angela G. ClendeninTexas A&M University
Feline calicivirus, or FCV, is a viralinfection causing severe upper respira-tory problems in cats. Entering throughthe cat’s eyes, nose, ormouth, this viruspossesses symptoms similar to that of acommon cold. As loving cat owners, itis important to be well informed of thecauses, symptoms, andpreventionof thisfast-spreading infection to help keep ourfeline friends happy and healthy.Frequently seen in animal shelters orwithin multi-cat homes, the FCV infec-tion is typically spread amongst cats thatare being housed together in large num-bers or kittens with weak immune sys-tems. Once the cat is infectedwith FCV,theymay carry the virus in their bodiesfor life. “Approximately 10% of house-hold cats exhibit this ‘carrier’ state andhave the chance of becoming sick againduring times of stress or other illness,although many will not” said Dr. KathyScott, lecturer at the College of Veteri-nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.“They may continue to shed the virus,however, puttingother cats they arenearat risk of developing the infection.”Depending on the strain of the virus,infected cats can show a great variety ofsymptoms. Typical symptoms seenwithFCV are similar to an upper respiratoryinfection, involving sneezing, nasal con-gestion, andconjunctivitis,withmore se-vere cases exhibiting lethargy and poorappetite aswell. “Some catswill developsevere gingivitis and oral pain that maybe significant enough to cause the cat tonot eat, while others may demonstratelameness and fever,” Scott said. “Rarely, aseverevariant of calicivirus (calledFCV-associated virulent systemic disease orFCV-VSD) can develop and cause criti-cal illness, multiple organ damage, andeven death.” Luckily, this form is veryrare and outbreaks can be controlledthrough strict isolation and quarantine.Accurate diagnosis will help yourveterinarian provide the best treatmentpossible, and is also important if the in-fected cat lives in amulti-cat household..
To diagnose FCV, the vet will evaluatethe cat’s clinical symptoms andmedicalhistory in addition to laboratory testing.“A swab can be taken of the cat’s mouthor conjunctiva (a thin membrane of theeye), and tested for presence of the virusin those tissues,” Scott said.Unfortunately, the treatment of FCVis challenging. There are currently nomedications to completely eliminatethe virus or eliminate the infection at afaster pace, so the best thing you can dofor your furry friend is to provide themwith the support and care they need tohelp them feel comfortable. Due to theirstuffy noses and possible ulcers in theirmouths, cats with FCV have a tenden-cy to lose their appetite, so it is wise toprovide themwith soft, strong-smellingfoodsorpainmedications thatwillmakeeating more comfortable. “We also rec-ommend keeping their noses clean andsometimes using medications or vapor-izers to help loosen the mucus in theirnoses,making it easier to breathe,” Scottsaid. “In more severe cases, antibioticsmay be needed to stop the growth ofbacteria that have overgrown as a resultof the FCV infection, and if cats haven’teaten inmore than three days, they willprobably require a short period of hos-pitalization to receive fluids and someform of nutrition.”Themost important measure you cantake to reduce the likelihood of your catcontracting FCV is to ensure that theirvaccinations are up to date at all times.“Although there is no vaccination thatprovides 100% protection, there is a vac-cination available for FCV, and it is partof the ‘core’ vaccinations recommendedby veterinarians to all cats,” Scott said.Though vaccinated cats still have achance of becoming carriers if infected,theydohave a lower chanceof spreadingthe infection toother cats than those thatare unvaccinated.
Pet Talk is a service of the College ofVeterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sci-ences, Texas A&M University. Sugges-tions for future topics may be directed toeditor@cvm.tamu.edu.
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Feline calicivirusBazinga is a 6-month-old
neutered male fox terrier/JackRussell terrier mix. He has a wirecoat and is cute as a button. He’llstay small when full grown.
Contact:BrookesLegacyAnimalRescue.org(239) 434-7480 or email: Admin@BrookesLegacyAnimalRescue.org.We are a 501(c)3 volunteer foster-home based rescue organization.
Meet Okee, a male classic brownand white tabby, born Sept. 11,2013. A little too small to leavethe nest, he’s is available for pre-adoption now, pick-up first week inDecember. Mom is FIV postive, Okeemost likely will test negative.
See all the cats and kittens avail-able for adoption at Petsmart onPine Ridge Road from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday or by calling 239-642-8674for an appointment or online atwww.fortheloveofcatsfl.com.
Muffin is a 4 to 5-year-old11-pound female shih tzu who isspayed, up to date with shots andheart worm negative. She’s a veryplayful little girl who loves to givekisses. Muffin gets along with somedogs but then there are others sheis jealous about. She loves to ride inthe car and walks well on a leash.
More info at (239) 234-6159or visit abby’slittlefriends.com.Abby’s Little Friends is a no-killsmall breed all volunteer dog res-cue group. All dogs are spayed andneutered, UTD on shots.
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Family holiday fun4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Marco
Island Branch Library, 210S. Heathwood Drive, MarcoIsland. Crafts for any holi-day. 239-394-3272.
10th annual GrandMenorah Lighting5:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 27 at Coconut PointMall in Estero. Enjoy livemusic, hot latkes, donuts,Kosher deli and Israelfood, arts and crafts.239-949-6900.
Festival of Lights6 to 9 p.m., music and
7:30 p.m. snow show, Nov.26-27 and Nov. 29-30 atThird Street South, Naples.239-434-6533.
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in Bonita Springs holidaydinner will be held at 3p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28.The meal will includeroasted turkey, home-made stuffing, mashedpotatoes and gravy.Bring a side dish toshare. Reservations re-quired by Nov. 24. $6 foradults; $3 for children,(239) 992-4985.
“Swingin’ Christmas”11:45 a.m. lunch and
1:15 p.m. show; eveningperformances, 5:30p.m. dinner with 7 or7:30 p.m. show on Nov.28-Dec. 25 at BroadwayPalm Dinner Theatre,1380 Colonial Blvd., FortMyers. Musical theater
with classic Christmassongs and dancing, mati-nees, $49, matinee; $55and $58, dinner shows;$35, adults, show only;$18, children show only,239-278-4422.
Christmas TreeLighting5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov.
29 at Village on VenetianBay, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd.N., Naples. Enjoy holidaymusic, live entertainment,magician, face painting,complimentary photos withSanta, stories with Mrs.Claus and more. The treelighting will be at 7 p.m.239-403-2202.
Chanukah CarMenorah Parade5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3
at Chabad Center, 1789Mandarin Road, Naples.The parade will head southfrom the Chabad Centerto Fifth Avenue South, toThird Street South andback to the Chabad Cen-ter. Following the Parade,enjoy live music, craftsand activities for the kids,traditional latkes anddonuts. 239-262-4474 orwww.chabadnaples.com.
13th annual Holidayin the Park4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sat-
urday, Dec 3 at RiversidePark in Bonita Springs. TheCity of Bonita Springs willkick off the holiday seasonwith a blizzard in the park,the annual tree lighting, liveentertainment from localschool bands, a snow slideand the arrival of Santa andMrs. Claus.
Christmas Walk& Tree LightingCeremony5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 at Fifth
Avenue South in Naples.This momentous Naplesholiday tradition will includeholiday performances byarea schools, and local actsall along Fifth Avenue South,
the lighting of the majesticChristmas tree by MayorJohn Sorey, and a visit fromSanta. www.fifthavenue-south.com.
Celebration of Lights5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec.
6 at Ave Maria’s TownCenter. Enjoy an outdoorice skating garden and aholiday parade at 6 p.m. A$5 Winterland Wristbandallows unlimited accessto the giant inflatableobstacle course andsnowboard, rock climbingwall, and face and balloonart. 239-352-3903 orwww.avemaria.com.
Let It Snow5 to 8 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 7 at Village on Vene-tian Bay, 4200 Gulf ShoreBlvd. N., Naples. Enjoy afestive snow show, com-plimentary photos withSanta, stories with Mrs.Claus and a special dancerecital put on by DanceArts by Maria. Snow showstarts at 7 p.m.
25th annual FortMyers Beach HolidayBoat Parade6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
7 at Salty Sam’s Marinain Fort Myers. 239-454-7500 or http://fmb-boatparade.com.
Deck the HallsSaturday, Dec. 7 at Bar-
bara B Mann PerformingArts Hall. The Mastersing-ers team up with the GulfCoast Symphony for thisperformance. 239-288-2535 or www.masters-ingersfm.com.
Breakfast with Santa9 to 11 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 7 at The Conservancyof Southwest Florida, 1495Smith Preserve Way,Naples. Enjoy breakfastwith Santa. $18 for 11years or older; $10 for 3-10year olds. Reservationsrequired. 239-403-4200.
Christmas Hymnsand Carols6 to 7 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 13 at The Village onVenetian Bay, 4200 GulfShore Blvd. N., Naples. TheSt. John choir performsmany of favorite Christmashymns and carols.
24th annualChristmas BoatParade6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Sat-
urday, Dec. 14 at BayviewPark to Tin City in Naples.Captain’s meeting will beat 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,Dec. 11 at Pincher’s CrabShack in Tin City. Proceedsbenefit Ricky King Children’sFun. 239-682-0900 orwww.miacc.org.
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Southwest FloridaBlues FestivalNoon to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23 at SunSplash Water Park, 400Santa Barbara Blvd., CapeCoral. Cost: $20, advance;$25, at gate; free, children10 and younger with a paidadult. 239-464-0809 orwww.SouthwestFloridaB-luesFestival.com.
Estero Concert Series4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23
at Koreshan State HistoricSite’s Art Hall, 3800 Cork-screw Road, Estero. ViktorDerevianko, a distinguishedProfessor Emeritus ofIsrael Academy of Music,Tel Aviv University, will bethe featured artist at thefirst of five chamber musicconcerts presented at theKoreshan State HistoricSite’s Art Hall this season.$34, 239-596-8404 oremail rcc@rccnaples.org.
A Musical Carnival3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
23 at United MethodistChurch, 388 First Ave.S., Naples. Naples MusicClub members’ recital.Email gordon.hammes@
duke.edu or Frank2082@comcast.net.
11th AnnualSing-Along Messiah3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24
at Naples United Church ofChrist, 5200 Crayton Road,Naples. $15 advance; $20day of, (239)455-2582 orwww.voicesofnaples.org.
MusicMakersShow Band2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 at
Cambier Park, 755 EighthAve. S., Naples. Bring lawnchairs or a blanket. 239-594-5141 or www.music-makersshowband.org.
Josh Turner6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24
at Seminole ImmokaleeCasino, 506 S 1st St.,Immokalee. One of countrymusic’s most recognizablehit-makers will performat the third annual Pigs inParadise National Cham-pionship BBQ Festivalweekend. www.seminoleim-mokaleecasino.com.
Yanni7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.
2 at Barbara B. MannPerforming Arts Hall, 8099College Parkway, FortMyers. $49.50, $59.50,$79.50, $99.50 and $125.239-481-4849.
Bonnie Raitt8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2
at Artis—Naples, 5833Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples.$75-$100. 239-597-1900.
THEATER
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through Saturdays and 3p.m. Sundays throughNov. 24 at Marco TownCenter mall, 1055 N. Col-lier Blvd., Marco Island.$23-$25, 239-642-7270 orwww.themarcoplayers.com.
“Cats”11:45 a.m. lunch and
1:15 p.m. performance;5:30 p.m. dinner and 7 or7:30 p.m. performancethrough today, Nov. 23 atBroadway Palm Dinner The-atre, 1380 Colonial Blvd.,Fort Myers. Cost: $49,matinee; $55 and $58,dinner shows; $35, adults,show only; $18, childrenshow only. 239-278-4422.
“SomethingIntangible”8 p.m. Friday, Saturday
and Tuesday through Nov.23 and 3 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday and Nov. 23and 24 at Norris Center,755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples.$15-$45, 239-261-7529or www.gulfshoreplay-house.org.
“Mysteryof Irma Vep”8 p.m. Wednesdays
through Saturdays and 2p.m. Sundays through Nov.23 at Sugden CommunityTheatre, Tobye Studio, 701Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $25,adults; $10, students 21and younger, 239-263-7990 or www.naples-players.org.
“Frankie and Johnnyin the Clair de Lune”8 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
23, and 2 p.m. Sunday,Nov. 24, at The LaboratoryTheater of Florida, 1634Woodford Ave., Fort Myers.$20, adults; $12, students,239-218-0481.
“Our Town”8 p.m. Wednesdays
through Saturdays and2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 27and Nov. 29 through Dec.21 at Sugden CommunityTheatre, 701 Fifth Ave.S., Naples. $35, adults;$10, students 21 andyounger, 239-263-7990or www.naplesplayers.org.
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1. Bill Fanning holds a nice keeper grouperaboard the Alabama out of Naples.2. Sarah Geroy of Naples with a giantredfish that was later released.3. Redfish and snook caught on Bust NLoose Backwater Charters with Capt.Joey Benko. Using live bait we fished thebackwaters in Naples and Marco Island.4. Frank “Sparky” Vitiello caught this 48"King using a live “Jack” while fishing at theNaples Pier.5. A 48" Cobia caught on 10 lb. test byCapt. Todd Geroy just off Naples beach.6. Scott Barham caught this 35 inchblack grouper five miles off of Naples.
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Every year Americans wrestle with yet anotherroundof seemingly evermore complexThanks-giving dilemmas.Cranberry sauce — canned or DIY? Mashed
potatoes with skins or without? And is a potato “ricer”really that much better than amasher?Make the gravy,or just fake it?What about dinner rolls?Will anyone no-tice if you serve store-bought?What if they are organic,whole-wheat store-bought rolls? Ormaybe gluten-free?Andnoneof that evenbegins to address themany tur-key-centric issues. Brine it or rub it with salt? Heirloomor free-range? Both? Roasted, smoked, fried or grilled?Stuffing in or on the side? Speaking of stuffing, is thebagged stuff OK or is it really vital to bake the bread inorder tomake the croutons tomake the stuffing? And ifyou’re already baking, should you make the pies fromscratch, too?All ofwhich can lead you to themost important ques-tion— Is the pizza joint open?This year,mightwe suggest a little less overthinking?Boil some potatoes until they are tender, then smashthem with anything handy. As long as you add gobs ofbutter and milk, they’ll be fine. As for the cranberrysauce, nobody will eat it anyway, so stick with the can.The rolls? Delegate and outsource. Tell relatives that ifthey want a seat at the table, come bearing buns. Nowthe dilemma is their problem.For the turkey, the gravy and the pie problems, wehave you covered with three ridiculously easy recipesthatwill ensure you have a fuss-freeThanksgiving. Forthe gravy, we fake it — with stunning results. For theturkey,we take a just-roast-the-stupid-thing-and-move-on approach. And our apple “pockets” take the pain outof pie baking.That’s right,Thanksgiving reallycanbeasimpleaffair.
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■ Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity, ifpresent. Rub the bird all over with the butter, then sprinkleit generously with salt and pepper.■ Stack the disposable roasting pans one inside the other(for greater stability). Arrange the turkey in the roast-ing pan, breast side up. Roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Thetemperature of the breast should reach 160 F and thethigh should reach 170 F. If the turkey begins to darken toomuch, place foil over the top.
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■ Ambien (zolpidem) — Introducedin 1992, this helps put you to sleep,and keep you asleep. Many peoplereported having morning groggi-ness, so the makers came out witha controlled-release version in 2005that works longer. Ambien usuallyputs you to sleep within 15 to 30 min-utes. There are other brand namescontaining the same chemical ingre-dients such as a sublingual low-dosetablet called “Intermezzo” that youcan take in the middle of the night.There’s “Zolpimist” an oral spray. Ev-ery now and then you hear a report ofsomeone sleep-driving, having sex,making phone calls, sleep-walkingand cooking meals.
■ Lunesta (eszopiclone) — EverythingI said aboutAmbien applies to this drug,it is similar in mechanism of action, aswell of duration of action.
■ Sonata (Zaleplon) —Again, similar to Am-bien, however, it has avery short duration ofaction. The advantage isyou won’t have morninggrogginess, however thedisadvantage is you maybe staring at the alarmclock by 3 a.m.
■Rozerem (Ramelteon)— This is my favoritesleepmedicationbecauseit affects your melatoninreceptors, increasing the
length of time you sleep. You can startand stop as often as youwish, since thereisnophysical dependence.Thedrugmayaffect prolactin and testosterone levels,so if you use it long-term (greater than 3or4months), have these levels evaluated.
■ Silenor (Doxepine)— Introduced in2010, this medication blocks histaminereceptors. It contains the same active in-gredient as a popular antidepressant, butin a much lower dose. I like that it doesnot have addictive potential.
■ Benzodiazepine drugs (temaze-pam, alprazolam, clonazepam, loraz-epam and others) — Very affordable,and used for decades, these drugs havestrong addictivepotential andmaycausedaytimedrowsiness.This categoryhelpswith some seizures.
Insurance companies may have re-strictions on which sleeping pills arecovered, andwill obviously expect youto buy generic; they often require you totry other approaches to your insomniafirst. If anyone is interested in naturalherbs or vitamins to help you sleep, I’llsend you an expanded version of thisarticle, just sign up formy free newslet-ter at www.DearPharmacist.com
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Pumpkin latkes with spiced cranberry sour cream.
Pumpkin turns theselatkes intowinnersBy Alison LadmanAssociated Press
Potato latkes may be the best-known variety of thiscrispy staple of Hanukkah meals, but don’t feel youneed to limit yourself to them.Though potatoes have their own symbolism in thisJewish holiday, it is the oil used in the frying that isparticularly significant; it symbolizes the long-lastingoil burned in the temple lamps in the story of Hanuk-kah.And that iswhy there are somany latke variations,including sweet potato, onion and carrot.Since the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiv-ing this year, we decided to draw on a staple of thatall-American holiday to make a delicious variation —pumpkin latkes. We top ours with a cranberry-spikedsour cream, but applesaucewould be just as delicious.
PUMPKIN LATKES WITHSPICED CRANBERRYSOUR CREAMStart to finish: 30 minutesServings: 10
1 cup sour cream1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground clovesVegetable oil1 medium yellow onion, chopped1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded and shredded(about 3 cups)2 eggs1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepperToasted pecans, to garnish
■ In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, cranber-ries, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Setaside.■ In a medium skillet over medium, heat 1 tablespoon ofvegetable oil. Add the onion and cook until very tender andwell-browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the onion(reserving the skillet) to a medium bowl, and mix in theshredded pumpkin, eggs, flour, salt and black pepper.■ Wipe out the skillet used to cook the onions. Return itto medium-high heat and add 1/4 inch of vegetable oil.Working in batches, scoop the pumpkin mixture by theheaping tablespoonful into the pan, 3 or 4 scoops at atime. Flatten each scoop with the back of the spatulaand cook until browned on both sides and tender at thecenter, about 3 minutes per side.■ Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet todrain. Serve topped with the cranberry sour cream andgarnished with toasted pecans.■Nutrition information per serving: 140 calories; 80calories from fat (57 percent of total calories); 9 g fat(3.5 g saturated, 0 g trans fats); 50 mg cholesterol; 12 gcarbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 7 g sugar; 3 g protein; 220 mgsodium.
Asauce that’sabitThanksgiving,abitHanukkahBy J.M. HirschAssociated Press
With Thanksgiving falling on the first day of Ha-nukkah, I wanted to look forways to blend a little eachholiday at the same table.And it turns out the fruit is a fine place to start. Be-cause cooked fruit enjoys starring roles in both holi-days. ForHanukkah, there often is applesauce, a sweetand refreshing counterpoint to savory, crispy potatolatkes.And forThanksgiving, a dinner spread is incom-pletewithout a sweet and tart cranberry sauce—evenif it’s from a can.These fruits complement one another so wonder-fully, there actually are numerous ways to combinethem.You could chop rawcranberries and apples, thentoss them with sweetened lemon juice, red onion andminced jalapenos for a fresh salsa-like accompaniment.Oryoucould simply combinepeeled apples and freshcranberries and simmer them togetherwith cinnamon,sugar and lemon juice for a sauce that is a little bit apple-sauce, a little bit cranberry sauce.But I decided to go with a skillet sauce. I cut theapples into wedges, then saute them until just barelytender. Then I adddried cranberries because theyhaveagreat contrasting texture. Let thewhole thing cook fora fewminutes, thenfinished itwith crushedpistachios.Great with turkey or latkes.
SKILLET APPLE-CRANBERRYSAUCE WITH PISTACHIOSStart to finish: 15 minutesServings: 6
1 tablespoon butter4 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inchwedges2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/3 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup crushed toasted pistachios
■ In a large skillet over medium-high, melt the butter.Add the apples and cook until lightly browned on all sides,5 to 7 minutes. Add the vinegar, water, brown sugar,cinnamon, cardamom and cranberries. Stir well andbring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is thick and syrupy,2 to 3 minutes.■ Spoon the apple-cranberry sauce into a serving bowl,then top with the pistachios. Serve warm or at roomtemperature.■ Nutrition information per serving: 200 calories; 45calories from fat (23 percent of total calories); 5 g fat(1.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 42 gcarbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 33 g sugar; 2 g protein; 0 mgsodium.
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Pastrami-wrappedbird forHanukkahandTurkeyDay
By Alison LadmanAssociated Press
Pastrami.Horseradish.Matzo. Frying in oil. Allthemakings of a traditional Jewish holidaymeal.But this time, we add turkey, a nod to the first dayof Hanukkah falling on Thanksgiving this year.To keep this lusciously savory dinner on thespeedy side, we started with turkey tenderloins.They cook quickly and you don’t need to worryabout thawing them as you often dowith awholeturkey.We thenwrap the tenderloins in pastrami,coat them inmatzo and fry themuntil crisp on theoutside, but moist and tender inside.The breaded pastramiwrap on the turkey addsa great “skin” to the otherwise simple turkey ten-derloin.Thepickledonionshave a subtle bite fromthe horseradish. Of course, putting this togetherrequires a littlemorehands-on time than throwinga turkey in the oven, but the reward is in the taste.
PASTRAMI-WRAPPEDFRIED TURKEYWITH HORSERADISHPICKLED ONIONSStart to finish: 1 hour (30 minutes active)Servings: 12
For the pickled onions1 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons pickling spice2 tablespoons kosher salt1/2 cup prepared horseradish2 medium red onions, thinly slicedFor the turkey:3 pounds turkey tenderloins8 ounces thinly sliced pastrami2 eggs2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups matzo mealVegetable oil, for frying
■ In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat,combine the vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, salt andhorseradish. Bring to a boil, then add the onions.Return to a boil, cover and remove from the heat.Let sit until cool. The onions can be prepared up to 2days in advance. Store in a covered container in therefrigerator.■ Wrap each turkey tenderloin in several slices ofpastrami, securing them with wooden skewers asneeded.■ In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs,mustard and flour. In a second bowl, spread the mat-zo meal. One at a time, roll each tenderloin in the eggmixture to coat evenly. Transfer to the matzo mealand roll to coat. The tenderloins can be prepared inthis manner up to several hours ahead of time, thencovered and refrigerated.■ When ready to cook, heat the oven to 350 F.In a large, deep saute pan, heat 1/2 inch of oil untilit sizzles when a matzo crumb is dropped into it.One at a time, fry each tenderloin for 5 to 7 minutesper side, or until golden brown all over. Transfer to arimmed baking sheet, then repeat with the remain-ing tenderloins.■ When all of the tenderloins are fried, place themin the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they reach165 F at the center. Serve with the pickled onions onthe side.■ Nutrition information per serving: 270 calories;70 calories from fat (26 percent of total calories); 8g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 90 mg choles-terol; 17 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 35 gprotein; 440 mg sodium.
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Skillet apple cranberry sauce with pistachios.
Fried spiced eggplant with cucumber garlic sauce. One can make fried foods a littlemore healthy by changing what one fries. In this case, eggplant.
Pumpkin honey doughnuts. To help bridge the holidays of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving,this recipe combines the classic fried doughnut from Hanukkah and pumpkin pie fromThanksgiving, into one delicious treat.
Pumpkinpieanddoughnutsaremeant tobe togetherBy Alison LadmanAssociated Press
Hanukkah and Thanksgiving may not coincide veryoften, but these pumpkin honey doughnuts will makeyou wish they did.To help bridge these holidays, we borrowed a classicdessert of each — fried doughnuts for Hanukkah andpumpkin pie for Thanksgiving — and brought themtogether in one delicious mouthful. The result is a ter-rifically moist fried doughnut rich with the flavors ofpumpkin pie. A glaze of cinnamon- and lemon-spikedhoney ties everything together.
PUMPKIN HONEYDOUGHNUTSStart to finish: 1 1/2 hours (45 minutes active)Makes: 3 dozen doughnut holes
2 teaspoons instant yeast3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/2 cup warm water15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)1 egg1/3 cup honey2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon cinnamonVegetable oil, for frying
■ In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast, flour, salt andpumpkin pie spice. Stir in the water, pumpkin and egg untila thick, smooth batter forms. Cover with plastic wrap andallow to rest for 45 minutes.■ In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine thehoney, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil andstir well. Remove from the heat.■ In a large, deep skillet over medium-high, heat 1 inch ofoil to 375 F.■ Working in batches, carefully drop the batter by thetablespoonful into the hot oil. A cookie or small ice creamscoop makes this easier. Turning occasionally, fry thedoughnuts until deep golden brown all over and cookedthrough, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transferthe fried doughnuts to a large bowl. Drizzle the honey syrupover the doughnuts and toss to coat. Repeat with remain-ing doughnuts. Serve immediately.■ Nutrition information per serving: 80 calories; 25 calo-ries from fat (31 percent of total calories); 2.5 g fat (0 gsaturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohy-drate; 1 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 2 g protein; 30 mg sodium.
Afriedholidayappetizer that’sstill healthy
By Sara MoultonAssociated Press
This dish ismy idea of a one-size-fits-all appetizerfor the loomingholidays,whetherwe’re talking aboutHanukkah, Thanksgiving or Christmas.It’s particularly apt for Hanukkah because theeggplant is “fried” in oil— and oil is one of the holi-day’s central symbols. The good news is that theeggplant is pan-fried — not deep-fried — and veg-etarian, so it’s still reasonably healthy. Heck, if youbuilt a bigger version, you could even turn it into avegetarian entree.Buying fresh eggplants is key. Whatever its size— and they range from thin Asian strains to big andbulbous Italian-Americans — an eggplant shouldhave a very shiny skin and be firmand smooth to thetouch.Also, it’s best to cook it as soonaspossible afteryou buy it. Eggplants don’t like the refrigerator; theytend to deteriorate quickly in the cold.I did saltmyeggplant here, butmore forflavor thanany other reason. I definitely didn’t want to extendthe prep time by salting and letting it sit for hours;we’re already spending a lot of time in the kitchencooking for the holidays. I chose small eggplants forthis recipe,mainly because Iwanted one-bite tastes,but also because the skin on the smaller eggplantsusually is more tender. But if all you can find is thelarger guys, just slice them into rounds, then cut therounds into quarters.The eggplant’s blandness makes it a terrific hostfor spices. I went Middle Eastern here, with cumin,smoked paprika and cayenne. But you’re welcometo roll instead with a curry or Cajun mix, or withchopped dried herbs. However you spice it, the rec-ipe’s yogurt-cucumber sauce, which consists of ex-actly three ingredients and requires only 5 minutesto prep, provides a lovely cooling counterpoint.One note about the breading procedure: it’s im-portant to knock off the excess flour, let the ex-cess egg mixture drip off, and to tap off the extrabreadcrumbs. If you don’t, you’ll end up with anover-breaded slice of eggplant and too few crumbs.Breading the eggplant keeps it from absorbing toomuch oil. The end result is wonderfully creamy.Myhusband, no fan of eggplant, scarfed up these tastylittle bites with no complaint.
FRIED SPICEDEGGPLANT WITHCUCUMBER-GARLIC SAUCENo small eggplants at the grocer? About 1/2 pound ofa larger one can be substituted, but you’ll need to cutit differently. Start by cutting the larger eggplant into1/3-inch-thick slices, as directed. Then cut each sliceinto quarters. Proceed as directed in the recipe.
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active)Servings: 6
1 small eggplant (1/2 pound and about 2 inches wide),cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slicesKosher salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)1 large egg1 tablespoon water1 cup panko breadcrumbs2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided2-inch piece seedless cucumber1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1 small clove garlic, mincedChopped fresh parsley, to garnish
■ Heat the oven to 350 F. Sprinkle the eggplant sliceslightly on both sides with salt. Transfer to a large colan-der, then set in the sink and let drain for 15 minutes.■ Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the flour, cum-in, paprika and cayenne. In a second bowl, whisk the eggand water. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.■ Pat the eggplant slices dry. One at a time, dip each slicefirst in the flour, shaking off the excess, then the egg,letting the excess liquid drip off, then the breadcrumbs,knocking off the excess crumbs (they will clump).■ In a large skillet over high, heat 1 1/2 tablespoonsof the oil. Add the eggplant slices, reduce the heat tomedium and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Flipthe slices, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil andcook until golden on the second side, about 2 minutes.Transfer the slices to a sheet pan. Bake on the oven’smiddle shelf until the slices are tender (a knife will gothrough them easily), about 15 minutes.■ While the eggplant is baking, grate the cucumber onthe coarse side of a grater. In a small bowl, combinethe grated cucumber with the yogurt, garlic and a bitof salt.■ To serve, transfer the eggplant slices to a platter andtop each with a generous spoonful of the yogurt sauce.Sprinkle with parsley.■ Nutrition information per serving: 140 calories; 60calories from fat (43 percent of total calories); 7 g fat(1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 30 mg cholesterol; 16 gcarbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 4 g protein; 220 mgsodium.
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to alumnae of Alpha Chi Omega chaptersacross the country. Information: 239-594-9401 or email deltapidelta.axo@gmail.com.
Alligator AmblersThe Alligator Amblers chapter includes
Florida Trail members in Charlotte, Lee andCollier Counties. The group plans hiking andpaddling excursions and trail developmentand maintenance activities for membersand the public. Meetings are held the thirdThursday of the month. Information: ChuckWilson at 239-398-3820.
American Legion 303American Legion 303, 27678 Imperial
Shores Blvd., Bonita Springs is open daily at8 a.m. with lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Monday through Friday. Dinners are at 5:30p.m. Friday and Saturday nights with musicto follow. A spaghetti dinner is held the firstand third Monday at 5:30 p.m. Pizza by Salon the second and fourth Thursday at 5:30p.m. Bingo at 7 p.m. onWednesdays andSundays. Moola at 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and7 p.m. Tuesdays. The legion meeting is thesecond Tuesday at 7 p.m. Auxiliary meetsthe second Tuesday of the month at 6:30p.m. Information: 239-992-2422.
Bonita Bridge at WigginsThe social and competitive world of bridge
awaits you through lessons offered at theBonita Bridge Club, 13510 U.S. 41 N., Ste.6, Naples. Enjoy beginner games, chatgames with free mini-lesson and bridgelessons. ACBL-Affiliated. Information: 239-260-5495 or www.bonitabridge.com.
Bonita/Estero ElksThe Bonita/Estero Elks, 3231 Coconut
Road, Bonita Springs is open to membersand qualified guests. Lunch is servedfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday. Dinner is served Tuesday throughSaturday starting at 5 p.m. Karaoke everyTuesday and Thursday evening with variedentertainment and dancing on Friday andSaturday nights. Singles dance everySunday night starting at 6:30 p.m. Bingoand Sunday dances are open to the public.Information: 239-947-2753.
Bonita Springs EsteroChristian Women’s ConnectionMembers are planning a Christmas lun-
cheon at 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 13 at The Club at Grandezza, 11481Grande Oak Blvd., Estero. Pam Santner willspeak about “This Recipe Uses a Blenderand Mixes Two FamiliesWith Sweet Re-sults.” Registration required by Dec. 2. Infor-mation: Judy at (239-821-5443. The groupholds a weekly 90-minute bible study for allages. Information: Phyllis at 239-495-6362.The group also holds a prayer connection onthe firstWednesday of the month from 9 to11 a.m. Information: Dee at 239-495-0127.
Bonita Springs Moose Lodge 1454Breakfast served from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Monday through Saturday and at 8 a.m. untilnoon Sunday. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. un-til 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mondayis build a burger and “ShowMe TheMoney.”Thursday is chicken wings and “ShowMe TheMoney.” Friday night is shrimp or fried fish orbaked chicken dinner. Saturday is bingo at1 p.m., free pool or darts, steak dinner andentertainment.Wednesday night is spaghet-ti, darts and entertainment. Open to mem-bers and qualified guests. Location: 25101Old U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs. Information:239-947-5666.
Bonita Springs Shell ClubThe clubmeets every Thursday morning
from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bonita Beach andTennis Club, 5800 Bonita Beach Road.Mem-bers create shell art from local and nonlocalshells, and the creations are sold at ouryearly show/sale. All the profits are donatedto local beach related environmental groups.Group enjoys a few outings and social eventsthroughout the year. The group is not accept-ing newmembers at this time. Information:239-390-2149 or 239-498-5896.
Bonita Toastmasters ClubToastmasters International is a nonprofit
educational organization that teaches publicspeaking and leadership skills through aworldwide network of meeting locations.Its vision is to empowers people to achievetheir full potential and realize their dreamsthrough its member clubs by improvingcommunication and leadership skills. Guestsare welcome. The club meets at the BonitaSprings Fire Station, 27701 Bonita GrandeDr., Bonita Springs at 7 p.m. on the secondand fourthWednesdays of the month. Infor-mation: www.toastmasters.org.
Crohn’s & ColitisFoundation of AmericaThe group will meet Thursday, Dec. 5
from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Naples RegionalLibrary, 650 Central Ave. Dr. RaymondPhillips, a local gastroenterologist, will beavailable to answer questions. Informa-tion: 239-649-1336.
Delta Delta DeltaThe Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Delta Delta is hosting its 30th Anni-versary Luncheon of the alumnae chapterat the Colony Bay Club on Monday, Dec.2, at 11:30 a.m. Cost $27. Reservationsrequired. We welcome all Tri Deltas whoare living in or visiting Southwest Florida.Information: 239-896-5790
Delta GammaDelta Gamma is an international women’s
fraternity with 147 collegiate chapters and232 alumnae groups that continue to placestrong dedication on personal values andstandards, academic excellence, leadershipand service. Join Delta Gamma alumnae fora holiday luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Dec. 14 at Hideaway Country Club in MarcoIsland. Information: Karin at 239-992-2119.
Gamma Phi BetaAlumnae will meet at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 9 at Brio Ristorante inWaterside Shops. All Gamma Phi Betaswelcome. Information: 239-594-8420.
League of WomenVoters of Lee CountyMarijuana Matters is the topic of the
League ofWomen Voters public forum at8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the HiltonGarden Inn, 12600 University Drive, FortMyers. Speakers will discuss the pros andcons of this controlled substance frommanyperspectives including law enforcement,medical and recreational use and abuse.The public is welcome. Cost: $15. Registra-tion required by Dec. 3. Information: 239-278-1032 or email lwvlee@yahoo.com.
Lee Republican Women FederatedLee Republican Women Federated will
be hosting its December dinner meetingMonday, Dec. 9 at the Hilton-Garden Inn,12601 University Drive, Fort Myers. Cost:$20. Reservations required. Information:239-432-9389 or email cindylignelli222@gmail.com.
Naples Christian ConnectionThe next monthly luncheon is Friday,
Dec. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Quail Creek
Country Club, 13300 Valewood Drive,Naples. Christmas music will be providedby harpist, Laura Lou Roth. Featuredspeaker Tempe Brown will inspire andentertain with her special musical feature,“Christmas Jazz.” Guests are invited tobring a wrapped gift for Secret Santa.Reservations required. Cost: $26. Infor-mation: Rosie at 239-254-0584 or www.cwcfl.net.
Naples IkebanaThe Dec. 4 meeting of the Naples
Ikebana will feature the Ikenobo School.This school is one of the oldest and mosttraditional of the schools, a tradition bornin Japan more than 550 years ago andonce restricted to male aristocracy. Thepresentation and workshop will be led byStephanie English, president of the localIkenobo chapter and senior professor.who will demonstrate a holiday design.Participants will be able to take home aflower design of their own creation in theIkenobo style. Cost: $5. Information: www.ikebananaples.com.
Penn State Alumni AssociationThe Penn State Alumni Chapter of Na-
ples will hold its annual holiday gathering atBentley Village, 704 Village Circle, Naplesfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.3. All Penn Staters and friends are wel-come. Reservations required by Nov. 28.Information: 239-300-0868.
VFW Post 4254Join the VFW for Thanksgiving dinner at
2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 for $7. The postopens at 8 a.m. Lunch is served Mondaythrough Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.with daily specials and regular menu. Playbingo at 3 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday.Following bingo on Tuesdays is the V-8 ofHearts and 50/50 drawing. Play shuffle-board and poker at 7 p.m. on Fridays.Listen to live entertainment on Saturdaynights. Sunday breakfast is served from8 to 11:20 a.m. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m.Information: 239-992-0023.
Widows and Widowers of SWFLThis group is open to individuals who
have lost their loved one and want to sharefriendship and fun together. Information:239-643-4703 or 239-254-0102.
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OUTDOORCALENDARDelnor-Wiggins PassState Park11135 Gulfshore Drive,
Naples. Information: (239)597-6196.Park entrance fee:
$2 for walk or bike in;$4 for single occupantvehicle; $5 for two toeight occupants vehicle;$2 each additional personover eight per vehicle.■ Beach Combing Pro-gram: 9:30 a.m. onTuesdays at Delnor-WigginsPass State Park, 11135Gulfshore Drive, Naples.Join aMaster Naturalist fora walk discovering beachtreasures. Learn aboutsea shells, sea creaturesand tidal movement. This isa great interactive event.Reservations required.
Koreshan StateHistoric Site3800 Corkscrew Road,
Estero. Information: (239)992-0311 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/koreshanPark entrance fee: $2
for walk or bike in; $4 forsingle occupant vehicle; $5for two to eight occupantsvehicle; $2 each addi-tional person over eightper vehicle. Guided toursare available at 10 a.m. onSaturdays and Sundays.■ Afternoon’s Tea: 1 p.m.Tuesdays, Dec. 10, Jan.14, Feb. 11 and March 11.Put on your finest hat andjoin us for fine English Tea,fresh finger sandwichesand treats in a 1900s out-door setting. Cost: $25.■ Estero Concert Series:Nov. 23, Dec. 29, Feb. 23,March 30 and April 19.Registration is required.Seating is limited. Cost:$30.■ Ghost Walk: 7 p.m.,7:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 7:45p.m., and 8 p.m. on Jan.24, Jan. 25, Jan. 31 and
Feb. 1. Enjoy a play in ninescenes of day to day lifeof the Koreshans. A nighttime guided tour fromscene to scene by moonlight and luminaries. Reg-istration required. Cost:$10. Tickets go on saleDec. 1.
Lovers KeyState Park8700 Estero Blvd., Fort
Myers Beach. Information:239-463-4588 or visitwww.floridastateparks.org/loverskey.The two mile long beach
is accessible by boardwalkor tram and is popular forshelling, swimming andsunbathing. Black Islandhas more than five miles ofmulti-use trails for hikingand bicycling. Anglers andboaters can launch theirvessels from the park’sboat ramp. The park’s con-cession offers kayak tours,as well as bicycle, canoeand kayak rentals. Pro-grams are included in parkadmission fees of: $4 forvehicles with one individual;$8 for vehicles with twoto eight individuals; $2 perpedestrian or cyclist.■ Beach Walk and EstuaryTour: 10 a.m. Nov. 26.Take a leisurely one-milewalk over the estuary andalong the beach with a parknaturalist. Find out whatwashes ashore on thebeach during the night andlearn about coastal wildlife.■ Black Island Bike Tour:10 a.m. Nov. 29. Join aPark Naturalist for a three-mile adventure down ourBlack Island Trail. Learn alittle park history and expe-rience some of the wildlifethat call this maritimehammock home. Bring yourown bike or rent one fromthe park concession.All programs will take
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Park and registration/ res-ervations are required. Call239-463-4588. The parkoffers many recreationalopportunities to visitorswith disabilities.
Six Mile CypressSlough Preserve7791 Penzance Blvd.,
Fort Myers. Information:(239) 533-7550 or www.leeparks.org/sixmile.Visit this beautiful
Lee County Parks andRecreation facility in theheart of Fort Myers for avariety of activities. Take aleisurely stroll on our fullyaccessible boardwalk trailanytime dawn to dusk. Visitour Interpretive Centerto learn more about theplants and animals that livein the Slough or just talkto a friendly volunteer. Thecenter is open Tuesdaysthrough Sundays from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking fee:$1 per hour per vehicle.Guided nature walks: 9:30
to 11 a.m., 1:30 to 3 p.m.daily. Visitors stroll along ourfully accessible raised board-walk trail with an experiencedvolunteer naturalist.Walk is90minutes long. Free withpaid parking of $1 per hourper vehicle. Reservations notrequired. No groups of eightor more. Information: (239)533-7550.■ Fun Day for Kids ages10-12: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 27 atSix Mile Cypress SloughPreserve, 7751 PenzanceBlvd. Fort Myers. Registerby calling 239-533-7440,limit is 10. Cost: $15.Information: Heather at(239) 533-7556 or www.leeparks.org.
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SPORTS
By Roger LaLondeStaff
The Estero High School wrestlingteamhas a young roster, alongwith anewcoach— Steven Sentes.Together, Sentes, 31, is looking to cre-ate positive chemistry that will mean asuccessful season.And he has the record to prove it canbe done.He took up wrestling at the age of 4,urged on by his father, Steve Sr., whoalso wrestled.At Fort Myers High School he went tothe state championship three times, plac-ing second, third and fourth. The Wild-cats won the state championship in 1997.He set school records for most pins in aseason and high school career.He gradu-ated in 2000.He moved on to Michigan Universitywhere he had a solid career and set auniversity record for the fastest pin in23 seconds.He joined the Riverdale teaching andcoaching staff in 2005. While there, the2008 team won the state championship.Sentes then moved on to SoutheasternCentral in South Easton, Mass.In 2012 the Boston Globe named himDivision 2 Central Coach of the Year. Healso was named Division 2 Central Sec-tional Coach of the Year by his peers.But it wasn’t Lee County.“I really missed home,” he said. “Lee
County is one of the best places to live, inmy opinion. There is a lot of history herein the sport of wrestling.”TheWildcats have amixof experiencewith four seniors, 11 juniors, 11 sopho-mores and three freshmen.With many young wrestlers, Sentessaid the team’smotto is, “It’s not howyoustart, it is how you finish.”His team leaders are juniorsCodyHar-ris, 113 pounds, andRileyThompson, 190pounds. Bothwon by pins in the openingmatch. Both qualified for regional com-petition last season.Other prospects include senior Da-kota Reisen, 138 pounds, juniors AhmedAbed, 160pounds, andTrentonThrasher,220 pounds.“Wearenot concerningourselveswithdual matches. For this year it is moreabout getting wrestlers ready for a runto the state championships,” Sentes said.TheWildcatswill see strong competitiononSaturday at theFoxboroWrestlingDu-als at Lely High in Naples.
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Fridays, 6:30-10 p.m.Contact: Kevin Lehman at570-417-1121 or 239-566-CLUB.
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Naples softball,baseballCollier County Little
League softball and base-ball registration will be atthe Coastland Center Mallon Saturday, Dec. 13, 10a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cal Ripken BaseballNaples Cal Ripken &
Babe Ruth League accept-ing applications for fall sea-son. Players, ages 4 to 15,residing in Collier Countyare eligible. The seasonruns from Oct. 5 to Dec. 7.Registration runs throughOct. 4. Register online atwww.naplescalripken.com.
Naples NaturalsSeeks players for its
13U, 14U, 16U and 18Uteams. Call George Reidyfor details, (617) 304-6077 or georgereidy@hotmail.com.
Juan RomeroBaseballWinter Super Camp,
$180, Dec. 26 to 28, 8;45a.m. to 1:45 p.m. each day.Coaches include: VictorRodriguez, Boston Red Soxhitting coach, Rudy Arias,Baltimore minor leaguecoach, Carlos Alfonso,Former Tampa Bay Raysinternational scoutingdirector, Jeff Tenbarge, as-
sistant Ave Maria baseballcoach. Held at FleischmannPark in Naples.Contact:732-9664orwww.
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softball mentoring andperformance enhance-ment in a brand-newtraining facility. One-on-one and group trainingin skill development,strength, quickness,visual, and confidencebuilding. $65/hourindividual or group (up to4 players) $100/hour.Contact: Coach RickSaggese, 777-4435.
Gulf CoastBaseball AcademyTravel team recruiting
10U, 11U, 12U players.Call to schedule a timeto meet the coaches andwork out with the team.Contact: Coach Keith 222-4602 (Fort Myers); CoachCain 682-9433 (Naples).
Elite 12UTravel BaseballTeam looking to add
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Naples Cyclones11U travel team.Contact: Coach
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Southwest FloridaRed Hawks13U travel team. Con-
tact: 682-3299.
Collier TigersInfo: 13U travel program
looking for players to tryout for two teams. KerryWoodson, a former MLBpitcher, has been addedas a coach. Contact: JohnPearce cjpgolf@aol.com450-1900
SouthwestFlorida Hawks13U travel team seeks
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22. Games on Saturdaysat Sports CLUB Center,Barron Collier High andGolden Gate CommunityCenter. Teams are pickedby school/geographicregion. All teams arecoached by trained youthprofessionals. Practicesduring the week at SportsCLUB Center or GoldenGate Community Center.Call Bill Carufe at 239-
290-343, or go to web-site at www.sportsclub-naples.org for informationand brochure.
Shark Shootoutteam registrationsGulf Coast High School
will host a freshman andjunior varsity Christmastournament at the NorthCollier Regional WaterPark in Collier County.Each level will have eightteams. Registration willbe on a first-come-first-serve basis. Cost is $100per team. Contact MikeMurphy, 239-825-8899,or mikemel90@embarq-mail.com.
PhenomsBoys travel team looking
for skilled sixth graders.Contact: Greg Urban-cic 262-0270 or Phe-nomsHoops@gmail.com.
SWFL YouthBasketball LeagueAges 5-17. Contact: 267-
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SWFL HoosiersLooking for eighth-
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22. Unique opportunityfor children to learn thebasics of cheerleading.Participants will prac-tice on Monday nights atSports CLUB Center andthen cheer at Saturdaybasketball games for theirschool or geographically-located team. Cost is $95.For more information go towww.sportsclubnaples.org,or call 239-566-2582.
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and second grades, 8:30-10 a.m., third and fourth,10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., fifthand sixth, 12 to 2 p.m.Action-packed fun tourna-ment at the Sports CLUBCenter. Teams are madeby school/geographicregion on the day of theevent. Cost is $15 per play-er with pre-registration.For more information go towww.sportsclubnaples.org,or call 239-263-3968, or239-566-2582.
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Pro Elite HockeySkating andSkills ClinicTuesday 6 to 7 p.m. Girls
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FGCU SoccerClinicComing off defending
their A-Sun Regular-Seasontitle, Jim Blankenship, thisyear’s Atlantic Sun Coachof the Year, and the FGCUwomen’s soccer staffwill host their annual IDClinic at the FGCU SoccerComplex on Saturday, Jan.11, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The cost for the clinic is$95 and is open to all highschool age players. To signup, email Jim Blankenshipat jblanken@fgcu.edu. Thefirst 60 players to e-mailand submit their full pay-ment will be accepted. Ifby check, make it out toBlankenship Elite Soccer.
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WildcatWrestlingClubPractices 6-7:30 p.m.,
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WhenSteveQuinn talks about theFootballUniversityYouth National Championship series he is more thanexuberant.Quinn is vice president of the organization, which isunder theAll AmericanGames group of properties thatinclude the US Army All American game.On Dec. 7 and 8 it will be youth football mania inNaples and all over the country, featuring outstandingsixth, seventh and eighth grade players as the 64-teamtournament begins.“It’s the Little League World Series, but football,”Quinn said.The games at Fleischmann Park will feature South-west FloridaYouthFootball, Sarasota, SouthFlorida andCentral Florida.OnDec. 7, the Southwest Florida teamwill play Sara-sota, while South Florida will play Central Florida.The schedule for Southwest Florida, playing Sara-sota, is: sixth grade, 8:30 a.m., seventh, 12:30 p.m. andeighth, 4:30 p.m.Games for South Florida playing Central Florida are:sixth grade, 10:30 a.m., seventh, 2:30 p.m. and eighth,6:30 p.m.The winners and losers will play Sunday, Dec. 8.Championship game time.Some of theDec. 7 and 8 game sites around the coun-try include Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Tex.,DesMoines,Wichita,Dallas, Phoenix theSanFrancisco-Oakland Bay area and Seattle.Champions of theNaples gameswill playwinners ofthe Charlotte, N.C. site, doing battle in Atlanta on theweekend of Dec. 15.Thosewinnerswill be in thefinal four in SanAntonioon Jan. 3, with the championship games on Jan. 5. Thechampionship games will be played at a San Antoniohigh school, with the eighth grade title game expectedto be shown live on NBC, Quinn said.He expects at least one team Southwest Florida teamto advance,whichmeans fundraising is necessary. Any-one interested inmaking a donation can contact Quinnat swflyouthfootball@gmail.com.Tickets at the games are $5.
The Southwest Florida teams are made up of play-ers fromSouthwest FloridaYouth Football League, PopWarner and First Baptist Youth Football League.Teammemberswere chosen from the regular seasonplay and tryouts.
Only 30 players were chosen for each team.■ SIXTH GRADE:Cypress Lake Hornets: Curtis Malik.Dunbar Rattlers: Terrance Cherry, Josh DeCarloand Paul Adline.Golden Gate Tigers: Jeremiah Bolte and David Henry.Immokalee Seminoles: Reynaldo Rosales, Jr.Lee County Hawks: Elvis Barrios, Jonathan Dillon,Jonathan Lachia, Brandon Lepore, Dylan Silvermanand Jessie Steffel.Marco Island Eagles: Jordan Love.Naples Bears: Cameron Festa, Aidan Massiate,Jean Perez, Ethan Pratt, Evan Rodriguez,Holden Sanders, Hayden Shores and Ty Taylor.Naples Gators: Michael Fangman, Destin Filimore,Chevensky Octa, Zachary Johnson, Holden Sarjanand Patrick Wuschke.Naples Hurricanes: Hunter Baker, Jason Grimesand Derek Wingo.South Naples Pirates: Adam Branchedor,Ar-quel Smith, Jaz Duplechain, and Myquan Stewart.
■ SEVENTH GRADE:First Baptist Beacons: Christian Spielmaker.Dunbar Rattlers: Damon Quiroz, Kennan Walkerand Malachi Jimenez,Golden Gate Tigers: Jay Heard and Eddie Joseph.Lee County Hawks: William Ditzell III, JT Shelton
and Dedrick Goode.Marco Island Eagles: Richard Reisinger.Naples Bears: Connor Smith, Colby Lloyd, Cole Haskinsand Marc Viechec.Naples Gators: Neo Cavero, Wendy Luders,DiAndre St. Jean, Joshua Victor,Punta Gorda: Alec Baldwin, Jaquez Bostonand Ariel Pasadas.South Naples Pirates: Patrice Baptiste, Abe Mefelusand Henderson Francois.
■ EIGHTH GRADE:Cypress Lake: Brenton Collier, Xavier Perezand Kris Walton.Immokalee: Abraham Alce, Shedro Louisand Malcolm Jackson.Firecats: William Scott.First Baptist: Christian Holland.Lee County Hawks: Joe Wilkens, Dorjan Boyd,Bryson Ferrell, Luke Smith and Nick Jacobs.Naples Canes: Spencer Aristizabel, Dana Brown, KadenFrost, Eathan Jonassaint and Wooby Theorke.NFL: Julian Diaz.Naples Gators: Ryan Black, Raymond Escalera, JuanHerrera, Jacob Kuhlman, Chauncey Pelissier, Nick Tenley,Stanley Thomson, Curtis Wise and Andrew Wright.Riverdale: Thomas Edison, Fanajae Gotay andJeshaun Jones.South Naples Pirates: DeMarcus Townsend.
■ COACHES:Frank Connelley, sixth grade, Leol Rowe, seventh gradeand Randy Kopp, eighth grade. Kopp coached the seventhgrade team a year ago.
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The Juan Romero Baseball Camp iscelebrating its 25th anniversary with hisannual winter baseball camp.In looking back, Romero asks himself,“Where did all the time go. To say base-ball has been a big part of my life is anunderstatement.”Romero boasts the longest runningbaseball camp in Southwest Florida. Hiscamp, to date, has taught 7,732 campershow to play the game.Campers Carmen Cali and ChrisResop were the first two players fromCollier County to play at the majorleague level.Cali went on to play for St. Louis andMinnesota Twins.Respo signedwith the FloridaMarlinsin 2001. He has played for the Marlins,LosAngelesAngels,AtlantaBraves, Pitts-burgh andOaklandA’s.He became a freeagent on Oct. 18.Romero said the reasonhis campshavebeen successful is the quality coacheswho make sure the campers have funwhile they learn at a higher level.“We make sure that they take awaysomething from each day, whether it be
about baseball ormaking good life choic-es,” Romero said.Coaches for the next camp that runsDec. 26-28 includeVictor Rodriguez, as-sistant batting coach for the championBoston Red Sox, Rudy Arias, bullpencatcher for the BaltimoreOrioles, CarlosFernandez, former director of interna-tional scouting for the Tampa Bay Rays,Jeff Smith, manager of the MinnesotaTwins AA team in New Britain, Conn.and former FortMyersMiraclemanager,Jeff Tenbarge, assistant coach of the AveMaria University baseball team and for-mer camperMichael Johnson, now play-ing AA ball for the ChicagoWhite Sox.A Spanish teacher in the CollierSchools system for 34 years, he first wasa JV baseball coach atNaples andBarronCollier before going toLely as head coachfrom 1984 to 1997.At Lely he had 11 winning seasons,claiming the Class 3A state title in 1989.He also served as an assistant baseballcoach at Florida Gulf Coast University,2005-2006.Included on the championship teamwere pitcher Doug Brennan, whowent onto pitch for the University of Florida, andBo Camposano, who made first team AllStateandalsostarredfortheFloridaGators.
Over theyearsotherstandouts includedsecondbasemanJimCossetta(1988),onthedistrictchampionshipteam,whowentontobecaptainof theGeorgiaBulldogsbaseballteam,outfielder JohnnyGordon, 1994,whosigned with the Detroit Tigers and TravisSantini, 1997,whoalsoplayedminor leaguebaseballwith theCleveland Indians.Romeroservedasanassociate scout forthe Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates,ChicagoWhite Sox andNewYorkMets.He began his baseball camp in 1988through the Collier County Parks andRecreationwith a summer camp.Henowhas three camps a year, in summer, falland winter, all at Fleischmann Park.“I started the camps to give back to thecommunity,” Romero said.“Wehad55eagercampers thefirstyear.”Early camp instructors, Marty Castil-lo, member of the 1984World championDetroit Tigers, Eric Rasmussen, whoplayed for the St. Louis Cardinals andSanDiegoPadres andDr.K.C.Wise,whoplayed for the Cubs, Milwaukee Bravesand Detroit Tigers.Well-knownmajor leaguers who havetaken part in camps are Julian Javier,member of the St. Louis, a key playersin the 1967 World Series championshipteam; Gene Clines, member of the Pitts-
burgh Pirates World Series champion-ship team in 1971 andCookieRojas,majorleague player andmanager.The winter camp will have a compre-hensive approach on proper mechanicsof throwing, fielding, hitting andbunting,alongwith an emphasis ongoodnutritionand conditioning.The camp will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1p.m. daily. Cost is $180 before the campstarting. There is also a family discountof 10 percent. An additional $20 will beadded on the day the camp begins. Toregister go towww.juanromerobasbeall.com, or call 239-732-9664.
JUAN ROMEROBASEBALL CAMP
CELEBRATES25TH ANNIVERSARY
MemorableMilestone
Juan Romero, left, with camper Carmen Cali at Romero’s first Juan Romero BaseballCamp in 1988. Cali went on to play in the major leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals andMinnesota Twins.
ROGER LALONDE/STAFF
Juan Romero celebrates his 25th anniver-sary of the Juan Romero Baseball Camp.
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5-DAY FORECAST
SW FLORIDA SYNOPSIS: A ridge of high pressure will provide a sunny to partly cloudy sky today with a nice afternoon. A cold front will pushsouth tonight and Sunday with some clouds. Behind the front, there will be gusty winds.
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MARINE FORECAST
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TODAY: Wind NE 8-16 knots. Waveheights 2-4 feet. Inland waters a light chop.Visibility unrestricted.
SUN: Wind NNE 8-16 knots. Waves 2-4feet. Inland waters a rough chop.
MON: Wind ENE 10-20 knots. Waves 4-7feet. Inland waters a rough chop.
TUES: Wind SE 8-16 knots. Waves 4-7feet. Inland waters a rough chop.
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SUNRISE: 6:51 A.M.SUNSET: 5:35 P.M.
Partly sunny. Fair tonight.
High: 83°Low: 65°Rain: 25%
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SUNRISE: 6:54 A.M.SUNSET: 5:35 P.M.
Showers possible. A showerat night.
High: 80°Low: 63°Rain: 30%
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SUNRISE: 6:54 A.M.SUNSET: 5:35 P.M.
A shower or two. T-showerat night.
High: 84°Low: 70°Rain: 65%
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SUNRISE: 6:53 A.M.SUNSET: 5:35 P.M.
Some sun; breezy. Inc.clouds atnight.High: 79°Low: 64°Rain: 15%
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SUNRISE: 6:52 A.M.SUNSET: 5:35 P.M.
Partly sunny. Fair at night.
High: 82°Low: 62°Rain: 20%
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NEARSHORE: Eye on sea conditions postweekend. Redfish bull schools move off beach-es; check Big Carlos channel; take on live bait.Mackerel action on bait schools east sideMAY reef with tipped jigs over chum. Bottomaction snapper, trout, flounder same venue onshrimp worked to bottom under chum.
OFFSHORE: Conditions permitting. Grouperstays top draw; gags closer in now; start 35’structure/hard bottom with pinfish on drift;reds move west; start same action in 50-60’.Cold in Panhandle may accelerate migrationof cobia, kings on deeper wrecks; with live baitunder chum.
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WESTNAPLESWest of US 41 fromCounty Line, south toBayshore Dr.
ESTERO/SAN CARLOSCorkscrew Road northto Alico Road
LEE COUNTYAreas north of SanCarlos Park
NORTHEASTCOLLIERNorth of ImmokaleeRd./Oil Well Rd., Eastof 951
LEE COUNTY
COLLIER COUNTY
GOLDEN GATEWest of 951, south ofVanderbilt Beach Rd. toVineyards on the westand I-75 on the south.East of 951 - south ofImmokalee Rd.
SOUTHEAST COLLIERIncludes Everglades City, Chokoloskeeand Port of the Islands area.
MARCO ISLANDSouth of Manatee includingIsles of Capri, Marco Island,Goodland and Everglades City
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BONITASPRINGSAll of Bonita Springs,plus Bonita Beach
MIROMARLAKES
HOUSE an d CONDO OPEN HOUSES/CONDOS R/E SALES RENTALSCONDOS OPENNaples Lakes CC Sun 1-44800 Shinnecock hillsCT #202. 3BR/3BA+den, amust see property!$399,900. 954-649-7388
BONITA SPRINGSAt River Terrace 2BR2BA + Den, 2nd floorEnd unit. All appliances, com-munity pool, $72,500. Call239-495-9703 or 239-405-3516
COCONUTPOINT
PRICE REDUCED!2/2 + Den Penthouse. Prof.decor by Robb & Stucky.
Seller paid $579,000 unfurn.in 2007. Loaded with
upgrades, tropical retreat.$299,000 Turnkey Furn.
MLS#212039407
LOWEST PRICE!One Bedroom Penthouse
1.5 baths and over 1,000 sq.ft. LOWEST PRICED condoin Coconut Point, sunnysouthern exposure.
Just reduced to $189KMLS#213503532
Call Steve Schoepfer239-564-3877
CoconutPointListings.com
LEE COUNTYFOR SALE BY OWNER
RECENTLY REDUCED!$315,000
Gated, 3BR, 2BA pool home.239-272-8764
NAPLES
2 Adjoining CondoHotel Rooms$104K. See Website
at http://condohotelroomsforsale.wordpress.com
TURN YOURBICYCLE
INTO BUCKSSell no longerneeded itemsthrough
CLASSIFIEDJust call
877-263-6047BY OWNER 2/2
with boat slip. Across fromRitz-Carlton. 313-702-9264
EXECUTIVEFIXER UPPERS
Free List with PicturesUpscale Homes that needminor cosmetic work only
$500K - $3.5 MilFree Pre-Recorded Message1-800-661-0461 ID#1048
Florida Home Realty
ISLAND WALK4/3 Carlyle, custom pool.$449K. (239) 253-7660
PUBLIC NOTICEFixer Uppers
Bank ForeclosuresDistress Sales
Company owned propertiesfrom $220,000 and up
FREE PRE-RECORDED MESS.1-800-661-0461 ID#1042
Village Walk NaplesBy Owner, Rarely available.Regent model 3/2 1800 sq. ft.,cul-de-sac, Lg lake view oftown center/bridges, tenniscourts, gym, restaurant. ByAppt. $367,500. 239-596-2392
Want to Buy?Call
Classified!877-263-6047
BUSINESS BUILDINGSRESTAURANT / BARNorth Naples. Brand New.
$99,000. Call Al DuQuet CGC@ 239-571-3000.
CONDOS GENERALIMPERIAL. 2BR, 2BA,Spotless, 1st floor, directly onlake, full laundry, spaciouslanai. $138,800. Has $8,000 to$10,000 income in season. Byowner. Larry, 239-682-6803
MERCATO- Naples2BR, 2BA condo, wood flrs.
$525K. Linda Reidy, PA. 239-643-6680 Premiere Plus Realty
GENERAL REAL ESTATEGREAT DEALS!
3/2 SF Pool Home w/ GolfHunters Ridge Golf CC
$325,000
3/2 Home low feesEldorado Acres
$225,000
San Mirage 1/1$97K w/ tenant
3BED/2BA withmother in law suite, $219K.
Search for Homes atLifeinBonitaSprings.comChris Griffith 239-273-7430
GOLFING COMMUNITIESHigh Point Golf &
Tennis. 2/2, top 6th fl. unit,nice cond., great sunset view.Free golf, tennis, pools! Newclubhouse, exercise room,
close to everything. $179,500.Owner, 239-649-8704
MOBILE HOMES/LANDCaribbean Park 55+
NEW & USED HOMES!GREAT SPECIALS! 597-4504
NAPLES BEST55+ Resident Owned
Waterfront 1&2 Bedrm From$30K to $249K. 239.774.5484napleslandyachtharbor.org
New Park Modelwith all the extras. All set upready to move in. Located in abeautiful 55+ park in Bonita.Owner financing and will take
trades. Asking $39,900.Call 269 806 6088TALL OAKS
Naples 55+ Comm.(800) 622-1660
talloaksofnaples.com
THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL3 Park Models with attachedporches. Beautiful Citrus Park
in Bonita Springs. from$25,900. MOVE IN READY.
HOLIDAY RV TRAILER SALES19710 South US 41, Ft Myers
239-590-0066
OUT OF TOWN
Colorado Historic2nd home or corp. retreat.
$490K. See Website.http://rockymountainretreat.
shutterfly.com
APTS/CONDOS UNFURN
V I L L A G I O , 2 / 2Garage. Great Location. 1st,last, sec. $1,350. 239-860-6640
BONITA SPRINGSAA 2BR - 3BR condospool, water/golf course viewsstarting $899. 239-331-6903
1BR 1BA $715. nearbeach, non-smoker & no pets.Utl incl avail Dec 1st 877-4275
COMMERCIALC-5 ZONE, bay door,1,000 sq. ft. Terrace Ave.Good for mechanic. $750 permonth. (239) 455-5155For Sale or Lease CondoWarehouse. w/office. 951 &I-75. 1500 sq. ft 239-250-6428
WAREHOUSE/OFFICEFOR SALE OR LEASETollgate Commercial Plaza -Centrally located near I-75;1500 sq ft w/ Office, CentralAir, 14ftH x 14ftW OverheadDoor; OR 3000 sq ft (front toback) also available. Call Paul,Owner (239)253-4755
HOUSES UNFURNPark Shore Remod-eled 3/2, 2 car gar. Annual$3700/mo. ARES 239-261-2334
Sell It WithClassified!877-263-6047
OFFICE SPACEAAA A-1
YOUR OFFICE - IT’S HERE!(239) 261-1824
AAA Beautiful Suitesfrom $225 w/conferenceroom. Call 239-643-1600
Up To 3 Mo FREERent FRENCH QUARTERExecutive Suites and TripleNet Commercial Space, Vari-ous Sizes. Beth Snoke 239-261-2888
OUT OF TOWNBIG CANOE, GA
2/2 cabin with hot tub &mountain views, available forweekly rentals. 90 min. northof Atlanta, enjoy golf, tennis,hiking, waterfalls. Explore &shop charming mountaintowns nearby. For emailedbrochure, rates & availability:foxglove@windstream.net orcall 706-579-1233
SEASONALBAY FOREST updated3BR 2BA, 2 car garage. Decthru Apr. 2014 (239) 676-8191
OLD NAPLES BEACH1BR Guesthouse. Nov. - April$2500-$2700/Mo 239-261-7130
SLEEPING ROOMSA FURNISHED ROOMin Bonita, cable/net, semi pri-vate bath, laundry, $450. Ref.required. Call 978-761-2422
ROOMS/EFFICIENCIESstarting at $55/night; $330 wkFairways Motel 239-597-8181
VACATION RENTALSBONITA BEACHWALKKey West style complex, justeight blocks to Bonita Beach.Restaurants and shoppingclose by. Relax at the pool &large Chickee hut. FullyFurnished, just bring yourtoothbrush. 2BR, 3BA unitwith den. Private garage withenclosed entry. No pets.R e f e r e n c e s R e q u i r e d .Available January, February &April 2014 @ $3,500. permonth. Call 239-495-9703 or239-405-3516 for more infor-mation.
Diamond Lake 2/2+ den, 1st fl., lake view w/att.garage. $3500. 239-250-9440
Naples Bath & Tennis2BR, 2BA furn. 2nd flr. AvailJan., Feb., Mar or Apr. $3Kmo. No pets. 239-330-9027PELICAN LANDING 3/2Waterfront 1st fl. amenities$2,500-$3,500. 239-498-3329
WANTED TO RENT
Island Walkor in that vicinity
Professional couple lookingfor Annual rental.Excellent referencesAnd job history.
Please call 239-860-9052Unfurnished or furnished!
Professional Couplelooking for an annual lease
in The Vineyards.
Excellent credit and workhistory. Please call239-860-9052
WAREHOUSESAA - VARIOUS UNITSFOR RENT! For info call239-564-0756 Moates Realty
HOUSES OPEN
NAPLES PARKOpen Daily 1-4PM844 98th Ave. N.
WALK TO MERCATOBrand new 3BR, 2BA,2 car, highly upgraded.$429,900. BY OWNER
You are going to like it!305-934-8708
OPEN SUN. 1-47755 Classics Dr. Naples4BR, 4BA, 3,850 sq. ft.
Lely’s most prestigious com-munity. Classics Plantation
Estates. Reduced to $1.536M.Robin Galles 239-935-5504
Premiere Plus Realty
R/E SALES
MERCHANDISEANTIQUES
AAA Homer Helter’sAntique & Military Mall,5510 Shirley St. M-S 10-5;
239-594-9900
Bike- Ladies 5 speed.with basket. $35.947-1013WW1 Lead Toy Soldier3“ with SNARE DRUM , MINT$25. Call 239-514-7795
APPLIANCESBUY/SELL AppliancesCASH PAID for washer, dryers,
fridges & stoves 289-1243
FREEZER, Kenmore 14cu ft upright, works good,$100. (239) 732-7463
Frig- GE, Black.Ex. cond. $100.239-537-0677
GLASS TOP STOVESS, Kenmore, $150.
843-469-7844
KITCHEN RANGE,Brand new, stainless steel,black glass top, 4 burners,$350. Call 304-0494
Maytag washer white,$125. Small GE frig, topfreezer $80. 843-469-7844
REFRIGERATOR2.7 cu. ft. Like new. $70.
(239) 450-2122.
Stove: White Ken-more glass top self clean-ing. Good cond. $60. 775-0216
TIGER ELECTRIC POT(Electro-pump pot)Electronic Control Type
* Mild Electro-Controlled Wa-ter Pouring* Fluoro-Resine Inner-Coatingof Container* Dechlorine Boiling-Function* High Temperature Stable,“Keep Warm“ System* Empty-Heating PreventionAsking $25 (manual included)
Call 239-566-0682
Washer, Whirlpool,new, one of the best, white,$250 OBO. (239) 405-8734
Whirlpool washer,$125. SS GE dishwasher, $125.843-469-7844
BEAUTY/HEALTHMassage Facial Table
w/carrying case. $125.CASH ONLY 239-495-0789
BICYCLES26 in. Huffy Bike
$75 Firm.Call 603-630-3544 Naples
26 in mountain bike,Canyon Lakes brand, goodtires. $65. (239) 450-2122.
Mens & Ladies BeachCruisers. Exc. cond. $65/ea.239-692-8268
Schwinn 24in. boys & girlsmountain bikes. Both verynice. asking $75 ea. 498-7276
SCHWINN MENS BIKE21 speed Mountain Bike, 26’’$125. Call 239-495-2134
RENTALS
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Lic#CAC1817011 Insured*Prices subject to change
CARPETALL Installs* RepairsSales! Licensed & Insured
Ron (239) 253-3317
CLEANINGA HOUSE CLEANERLic. & 20 + yrs. exp. Bonita,Estero. Deb 239-258-5837
GERMAN FAMILYCleaners 450-4834, 390-2572
License-Insured-Bonded
MARIA’S CLEANINGService (from Poland)
(239) 331-4576
SISTERS IN GRIMEServing SW Floridafor over 20 years.
Family owned & operated.#1000698 239-495-3788
DRIVINGLIMO DRIVER
Part time, drive your car.You choose days & hours.
Call 239-405-5770
HANDYMANAAA AFFORDABLE
ASAP WORK, VERY HONEST,NEAT! Lic & Ins 239-287-2796
A Semi-RetiredContractor is multi-talent-ed with old fashioned princi-ples and craftsmanship. Avail.for misc. jobs around the
home. No job too small. Rea-sonable rates. Lic. #1304905.Call Denny at 239-495-9608
DEPENDABLE, retiredfire fighter. Insured, Lic.020373. Norm 404-2653
HANDYMANDO ALL-Got Rotten Wood
Bad Drywall, Tile Repair?Lic. & Ins. Dave 239-601-7950
DRACK HOME ServiceInc. Repairs and PressureCleaning #100119 450-4861
Jack of All TradesPressure Washing, Carpentry,
Repairs. Pool Certified.Licensed. (239) 223-4477
Jack’s Handyman &Property MaintenanceLic. & Ins. Call 821-7930.
HOME IMPROVEMENTBathcrest Of Naples,
Repair & Re-glazing ofBathtubs/Wall Tile. 598-3565
MOVERSMARTINS MOVINGLarge Or Small Jobs & Pick-Up & Delivery! 239-249-4367
PAINTINGAAAAA TOP JOB
Paint & Wallpaper Since 1989#12039. NEAT! 596-3928
Gulfshore PaintingLic. #000195 and 12057
Free Estimates. 239-495-0303
Jerry’s Home ServicePainting, Power Washing
Best Prices! 30 yearsLic. #02517 (239) 248-4106
PICTURE FRAMINGTHE FRAME UPNaples Oldest & Best
New Location550 10th St. N. 261-4413
ROOF REPAIR* FREE ESTIMATES *
LEAKS & NEW ROOFSCCC # 1252414 Call 775-1132
SCREEN REPAIRJOHN SHOWALTER
#031258.239-354-2620
SLIDING DOORSSliding Door DoctorRepairs, Rollers, Locks & More.Lic.#055563 Ins. 239-732-7070
MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISEBICYCLESWomen’s 26’’ Raleigh’Easy’ Ridin 1-SD Crusier. Exccond. $130. 239-784-8989
BUILDING SUPPLIESLexan Hurricane Shut-ters (1) 99’’x57’’. (1) 99’’x51’’.A Deal! $25. 784-8989
SIX 36inX80in woodflat panel doors. $20ea or$100/all Call 239-774-6761
Upper Cabinets (2) offwhite (30x42x12 & 36x30x6)Asking $10 ea. 239-353-0313
CAMERAS & EQUIP.KODAK CAROUSELSlide projector, with tray &case $50/obo. (952) 240-5502
CHILDRENSLOFT Bed, metal withdesk & bookshelf, incl mat-tress, like new $325. 348-8323
CLOTHINGArche women’s shoespair, size 7-1/2, black, new inbox, $50. 239-514-7795
MEN’S LONDON FOGLeather jacket/brown, med.Perfect cond. $45. 495-5490
NEW BIRKENSTOCKDENIM/TAN LEATHER SIZE 9CLOGS $29. 239-566-8673
COLLECTIBLESA Pictures: 3 gold framedPortuguese original prints &framed handpainted NaplesPier. $295/all or obo 239-919-2000
A Thomas McNightlarge ’Chalk & Vermilion’NY. $495 or obo 239-919-2000
Avon Christmas Plates1981, 1989, 1990 $15ea
(239) 992-7856
CHAMPAGNE GLASS-ES, 6 vintage ornate, gor-geous $30. (239) 860-2983
Christmas Village Dept56, w/accessories in orig boxperft cond. $350/all. 732-6451
Dept 56 snow village,all pcs purchased in ’85 & ’86disp only 2x perf cond inoriginal box $350/all 261-7171
HESS Trucks assorted1970’s, in boxes $50. each.Call 239-732-5588
HESS Trucks assorted1990’s, in boxes $30. eachCall 239-732-5588
HESS Trucks assorted1980’s, in boxes. $40. eachCall 239-732-5588
LITTLE BIG BOOK1934“TARZAN THE FEARLESSBuster Crabbe $10. 514-7795
Visit a whimsicalanimal zoo collection;over 500 little sports, musical,farmer figurines; carvedwood, ceramic, metal, straw,plastic. Every animal Aardvarkto Zebra. Will accept bestoffer. (239) 304-5444
COMPUTERSHPC 6180 PRINTER,Brother 890 MC FAX machine& Cisco Link system E1200router. BEST OFFER. 643-5195
Microtek Scanner ;S c a nma k e r 4 8 5 0 ; D P I -4800x2400 & 48 bit. Price $25.Call 39-564-6557
Sunpak QSX 9002 TMbubble level tripod & mono-pod w/ two quick releaseplates in the box. Price $20.239-564-6557
FIREARMSN.I.B. S&W Mary &Paul 9mm Shield. IWB holster.4 mags. $725. 239-877-6818
FIREARMSFort Myers AntiqueArms Collectors Show
NOV. 23, 9AM-5PMNOV. 24, 9AM-3PM
ARABA SHRINE TEMPLE2010 Hanson St. at 41, 33901
847-863-3929
308 REMINGTON #770w/100 rounds. N.I.B. $499. ortrade for silver. 201-401-7768
SMOKIN’ BARRELSGun Shop - WH Knives,
5400 Taylor Rd. 239-431-6221
WAYNE BERGQUISTGuns - Gunsmithing
5760 Shirley St. 594-1573
FREE MERCHANDISEF R E E : C h r i s tm a sLights. Multi and WhiteColor. About 12 strands. 239-267-3093, S. Ft. Myers.
Free: 3 drawer metalfile cabinet & wooden swivelbar stool. Must pick up bySunday. 239-298-2200.
HOBBIESCRICUIT Expression 2paper cutter, DVD instructions$199. paid $299. 440-281-1978
HOUSEHOLDA Glass table &matching bamboochairs, wine glasses & ac-cess. $295/all or OBO. 239-919-2000
A Key West BambooCouch Sleeper, coffee table &wine rack $450/all or obo.239-919-2000
A Key West 5 drawerdresser, table & exotic lamps.$295/all or obo. 239-919-2000
BAKER’S RACKBlack wrought iron, 4 shelves,exc. cond. $40. 239-434-2426
BARREL CHAIRS, hugetrendy, apple green cushions,$50. (239) 860-2983
Bathroom Vani tyLights. Brand new. 3 light & 4light. Both $150. 814-312-2270
Beautiful GlassCURIO. $500239-566-3090
Breakfast set 4 Chairsw/arms & rollers. $150. Reclin-er, $40. 239-566-3090
BUFFET and HUTCHBeveled Glass doors.$500. 239-566-3090
CHAMPAGNE CRYSTALSTEMWARE GLASSES $18/ALL239-566-8673
Couch, 2 chairs, end& coffee tables, 2 lamps,asking $225. (239) 597-2772
Dark Cherry 9 draw-er Bureau $75.
(239) 348-1230
DEACON’S BENCHFrederick Duckloe. Exc. cond.
$500. 239-495-2455
DESK, WALNUT,Executive, nice cond. 30 x 60,$200 incl. chair. 239-273-2772
Dining Table, 6 Chairs,$300. Sofa w/matching otto-man, $200. 239-566-3090
DINING TABLE, QueenAnne, 6 chairs. 56-100“ incl.pads, seats 10 $200. Cashonly. Call 239-495-0789
DISHES: Studio NovaNew Gabriele, 50 pcs, $45.Marco Island (239) 389-9404
Drexel King bedroomset brown/blk trim $325.239-821-5945.
Drying Rack, new,$10. New shower curtain,rings & rod, $10. 239-434-2426
HOUSEHOLDEaton Purpose Like
Space Heater.$275. 216-299-0972
Electric Grill Aussie1.5 yrs old. Stand, cover & Ro-tisserie. $150. 814-312-2270
File Cabinet 2 drawerLateral, oak. Excellent
condition. $60. 239-775-8292
Framed Wall Mirror14x60. Asking $15.Please call 239-353-0313
GENNA LADIES GOLFcomplete set. Good condition.$25. Call 239-455-6267
Glass gold frameshelves .76in high, 40inwide. $85. Call 239-774-6761
Glass top table, 48’’4 wood chairs, traditional,sacrifice $195. 239-784-2226
HIDE-A-BED, QUEENGreen leather, extra mattress,$195. Call 239-450-2122King Comforter Set IslandBotanical w/Drapery. $200.($500 value) 814-312-2270
Lanai set, 60’’ roundround, glass top table with 4chairs. Dark brown aluminumframe. Chairs have custommade cushions. The entire setin excellent condition. $1000.In Fort Meyers, call 330-703-3846
Leather Sectionalblack, can be arrangedmany ways $1000. Leathersofa - Brown New $650. Din-ing table & 4 chairs - 2 leather2 microfiber like new $475.Wood coffee table $60. 3 rugs$100. each. 2 Chairs. Hookerbrand $750. for the pair. Alltop quality and perfect call724-944-1508 cell in BonitaShores.
Leather sectionalBlack, can be arranged manyways. $1,000. 1 leather sofa,Brown, new $650. Dining ta-ble & 4 chairs- 2 leather, 2 mi-crofiber, like new $475. Woodcoffee table $60. 3 Rugs$100/ea. 2 chairs, Hookerbrand $750 for pair. All topquality and perfect. Call 724-944-1508 Cell. Located inBonita Springs.
NEW SAKURA PLATE VIN-TAGE PUPPY DESIGN STONE-WARE $15. 239-566-8673
Oak 68“ StandingFrame. Holds 15 - 8x10 Pic-tures. $25. 239-353-0313
Patio - loveseat, 2chairs, 1 coffee table, alum.$400. 239-595-8113
PATIO TABLE Brandnew rect 3 1/2 x 5 w tan alumframe $89. 239-789-7555
Patio Table 30’’Glass top. Exc cond. $30.
239-596-0862
Perfect 8 place set-tings-Royal Doulton China,Juliet. Cost $1,200. Sell $450.239-659-3010
Pictures assortmentof sizes. All 2 yrs old. $20-$35.814-312-2270
POPCORN MAKEREvent size. $275.216-299-0972
Queen size mahoga-ny bed frame. Storage inlighted headboard. No needfor a box spring. $350. 455-5026
Redecorating. All inBRAND NEW Condition Leath-er furniture, tables, lamps,photos avail. 239-789-8450
Rocker recliner withottoman, brown leather, Eurostyle. $225. Call 401-556-4676.
ROCKING CHAIR, logwood style, $40. (239) 269-9727 on Marco Island
HOUSEHOLDRUG 5 x 8. Blue &Ivory color. 6 mos old. Exccond. $175. 239-596-0862
SNOW CONE MAKEREvent size. $275.216-299-0972
SOFA, Robb & Stucky,white, good condition, $150,239-596-1544.Sofa w/2 Recliner Seat$100. Light blue love seat $50.all in good Cond. 348-1230
Swivel Club Chair (Best)Tommy Bahama. Like new. 2yrs. old. $200. 814-312-2270
Tablecloth (oval) &napkins. New. $50.537-6030
Table for printer oncasters. $50/537-6030
TV TABLE w/ glassshelf, 32x21, black, new cond.$20. (239) 595-1060 on Marco
2 Twin beds completeincludes all bedding, nice!$175 for all. 239-774-1064
2 Twin beds like newwith matt/box & frames, sacri-fice $295. 239-784-2226
HOUSEHOLD2 Twin Beds White
1 head board/ 1 nigh stand &1 lamp $75. 348-1230
TWIN mattress &box spring, new condition,$95 OBO. 239-963-7927
Twin Quilt Comfortersets, (2). Reversible. $30. Call239-434-2426.
Wall unit, darkrattan 6’ H x 3’ W, real nice,sacrifice $99. 239-784-2226.
Wall unit with desk,wood, 2 pc., 6’ W, very nice,sacrifice $195. 239-784-2226
Wicker Chairs 2, oncasters w/cushions. White.Good quality. $20ea 992-5667
Wicker sofa, cushionsflower very nice $80. pair oflamps $10. 216-544-2566.
JEWELRY3 CT DIAMOND2 CT DIAMOND
Rolex. 239-250-3832
DIAMONDS-WATCHES-JEWELRY- GOLD AND SILVERCOINS. I buy, sell, trade,appraise, repair. 239-403-1055
LAWN & GARDENELECTRIC HEDGETRIMMER w/extensioncord. $45. 239-450-2122
Electric leaf blower,w/extension cord, Black &Decker $45. 239-450-2122
MACHINERY & TOOLS12’’ Miter Saw &Belt Sander. $160 or will tradefor silver. 201-401-7768
2 SAW HORSES, proadjust steel, brand new$25/pr. (239) 595-1060
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Classified!877-263-6047
TABLE BELT SanderClark model BT1019. Likenew. $75 (239) 398-4433
MEDICAL SUPPLIESADJUSTABLE SHOWER
CHAIR WITH ARMS, $25Call 239-261-0735
Digital maximum contrastelect. magnifier. Used for vi-sion impaired. $300. 530-0852
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MEDICAL SUPPLIESDRIVE WHEELCHAIR$50. Companion Wheelchair$40. both like new 455-6267
INVACARE adjustablebedside commode, $35.
Call 239-261-0735
Jazzy Pride MobilityChair. Never used. $700.239-992-3086
MERRIT 4 WHEELwalker w/seat, basket, andbackrest. $60. 239-261-0735
Power Life & reclinerChair, leather cream color.$500 obo new $2K 821-5322
2 SUCTION MOUNTHANDLES, $7 Each.
Call 239-261-0735
MISCELLANEOUSA TV, kitchen items,cassette radio, Sony stereo, 2chairs, baskets, shower cur-ta ins , large Yoga mat,$295/all or obo 239-919-2000
BBQ GRILL, STAIN-LESS, by Dacor, $200. (239)269-9727 on Marco Island
Beach Chairs (3).Paid $35/ea. Sell For $45/all.775-0216
BOOKS: 20 hard back, 53paper back, various genre.$25/all (239) 992-7856
Christmas Tree, Robb& Stucky. used 1 season. Sell$75. Paid $399. 239-348-1909
Concret outdoor tableon pedestals , 56x30x2.5 in.$50. Call (239) 597-8359
George Foremancountertop grill. $35.Call 537-6030
Kia Optima Car Coverused one time $25.Call 239-498-3329
Material for quilting: Lgtub $20. Yarn & quilting sup-
plies $50 obo. 405-2896
Shelving for garage $35.Blue pottery $40; energy sav-ing ceiling fan brown $90/obo239-398-9452
Xmas handpaintedhouses in 2 sizes. (15) $15/ea.537-6030
877-263-6047The number to call for help in
placing a classified ad!
MUSICALCA$H FOR $AXI BUY old Saxaphones
Any Condition. 239-289-0869
LP RECORD ALBUMS(73) 1980s ROCK $75/ALLFIRM. (239) 992-7856
Sterling ConsolePIANO. Excellent shape.$425. 239-692-9229
PETS & LIVESTOCKChihuahua PuppiesAdorable & unique. $350 ea.239-321-2284 / 239-292-7204
Chihuahua puppy,female, 6 weeks, only $50 forgood home. 239-645-0890
Chihuahua 11 wk.old male, 1st shots, black/white. $249. (239) 634-9363
Havanese Puppies5 male, 1 female multi colors,AKC, 7 weeks old $1,500ea.
816-863-8836
MALTIPOO PUPS Beau-tiful. Cert. home raised, noshed. $800. up. 239-281-6984
Red Rump MaleParakeet with cage $50/obo.239-591-4558
SEE THROUGH LARGEDOG HOUSE with glasswindows $25. 239-597-8359
SHIHTZU - BICHON 9wks to 5 months; $399 - $699.Credit card OK . 239-989-8027
SPORTING GOODSELLIPTICAL TRAINER,good condition, $100. Call(239) 455-8420.
LADY Cobra Completeset with bag, graphite shafts$100. Call 239-566-8893
Mans Golf ClubsTaylor Made Burner. Com-plete w/bag. $150. 353-0906
MODEL 540 ELECTRICTREADMILL $275.
239-566-8673
SET OF Mens & ladiesgolf clubs ea. Each w/ sepa-rate bags. All for $100. 516-983-1274
TOTAL GYMHardly used. All parts.$200. 239-234-9000
Womens Senior FlexKing Cobra golf clubs, withbag. $95. Call 239-498-9348
TV, DVD, STEREO42’’ FLAT SCREEN TVon console. Beautiful. $450 orwill trade for silver. 201-401-7768
Speakers, Bose Book-shelf speaker model 201V; $95pair. Call 239-793-2252
UTILITY TRAILERSFLAT BED TRAILER6’ wide & 8’ long
Axle weight approx. 3,500pounds. Newly built, neverused. Galvanized 3’’ box steeltubing frame. Bed is one inchX 5.5 inch wood planks. New15’’ wheels & tires, with locks.2’’ ball hook up with lights,hydraulic assist brakes. Safetychains & tie downs.
MUST GO! $900. oboCall 239-992-4875 in Bonita
BONITA SPRINGSA Huge Yard SaleThurs. Fri. & Sat.11/21, 22, 238AM-4:30
25307 Paradise RdAntiques, coke collectibles,campbell kids, Longabergerbaskets, Vera Bradley purses,Willowtree figurines, wicker,beer sign, tool & fishing stuff& so much more. 777-5478
A MULTI 4 FAMILY27820 MATHESON,
Off Dean St.Fri & Sat 8AM-3PM Crystal,
collectibles, home decor, toolskitchen items, pictures, etc.
25424 CARNEY CIR11/21-11/24 8am-3pm House-hold, tools, golf equip, bikes!
MOVING SALE!All Must Go!! Living &Dining Room, lamps, etc.
OPEN FRI & SAT: 9AM - 2PM9764 Glen Heron Dr, 34135.
MOVING SALE10300 PEPE LANE
FRI. & SAT. 7:30AM-1PMFURNITURE, MUCH MISC.
EVERYTHING GOES!
23355 OLDEMEADOWBROOK CIR.Fri. & Sat. 8AM-4PM Tools,
dishes, mens clothes & more!
Sat.-Sun. 9AM-1PM27040 Pine Trail Ct. off EastTerry. From Junk to Gems!Come & find your treasure!
ESTATE SALES
A PREMIERESTATE SALE
4188 Tamiami Trail N.Heron Place Shopping
Center
1 mile south of Pine Ridge Rd.Just North of Devoe Cadillacbehind Wendy’s, enter park-ing lot from Shady Rest Ln.
THURS, FRI, & SATNovember 21 - 23
9AM - 5PM, 3 DAYS ONLY!!!
Premier Liquidation Services,Inc., (239) 261-2091
ESTATE SALESESTATE SALEFRI & SAT 9 - 4PMEverything Must Go!5277 TREE TOPS DR.
ESTATE SALE: Sat.Nov 23rd Only; 7am -12 Noon Everything must go!Lenox Crystal: Lenox, Christ-mas item, furniture, manyone of a kind items. 147 Kirt-land Dr. (in Willoughby Acres)
MOVING & DEMO SALEContents, furnishings and alldemo including outdoor.FRI - SUN: 9AM - 3PM
781 CAXAMBAS DR, MarcoVisit website:
www.elanestatesales.comfor pictures and info
Nov. 22, 23, 24thFri/Sat/Sun 10-4PM3200 Binnacle Dr. H3Located in Navarra Condo,Moorings Upscale Furniture,Flat Scrn TV’, 2 King Bed-room Sets, Dining & DinetteSet, Kitchen items, L/R Set,Unique Lamps, Holiday Dé-cor, China, Antique Furn-ishings, Hummel’s, Jewelry,Royal Doulton Figurines,Pottery, Asian Rugs, Collect-ibles, Waterford Crystal &much more!
DEALERS WELCOME!Call 239-253-5446
ESTERO/SAN CARLOSA BIG SALE in EsteroFri & Sat 8AM-2PM 22702Island Lakes Dr (in FountainLakes) Womens & Mensclothes & shoes, pictures,books, cushions, 2 TV’s Casiokeyboard, Xmas decor, HOtrain cars, linens, kitchen ta-ble, artificial flowers & more!
GARAGE SALESAnnual Rio VistaYard Sale! Lots of every-thing. Friday & Saturday 8AM-12. Rio Vista Circle, off ofPennsylvania, Bonita SpringsFundraiser Benefiting 2Charities: Collier AnimalRescue and Naples Shel-ter for Women and Chil-dren. Adaptable dogs onsite.
SAT-SUN 7AM 3PM5869 SEAGRASS LANE
GOLDEN GATECraft supplies, tools,sewing machines, exerciseequip, Nascar collectibles,lawn mower, video games,washing machine, Xmas deco-rations. 6020 Lancewood WaySat, Nov. 23th, 8AM-2PM
That perfect employee can workfor you. Find the right person foryour office with a CLASSIFIED.
Just call877-263-6047
HUGE YARD SALEGolden Gate
Assembly of Godoff 951 (Collier Blvd.)South of Porky’s
3899 29th Avenue SW.Many Vendors !!
Sat. 11/23. 8am-1pm
NAPLESMOVING SALE: TheESTATES, 2190 18th Ave NE.SAT 10-4PM. Furn, household,decorative items, much more
NORTH NAPLESBENTLEY VILLAGETHRIFT SHOP
US 41 between Wiggins Pass& Bonita Beach RoadAnnual Holiday Sale
Trees, Decorations, ChristmasAttire. It’s HUGE!
Friday - 11/22 - One Day Only!Info: 239-431-2188
Community SaleHeron PointeSAT 11/23 8AM-1PM
2051 Timberline Dr. Furniture,household items, clothes etc!
FOUR SEASONS1470 Silver Sand AveFRI-SAT 9am-5pm Huge sale!lots of toys, household goods,tools, misc, too much to list!
839 96th Ave NFri & Sat 8AM-? New items forgifts, something for everyone.
YARD SALE, SAT OnlyNov 23rd 8am - ?136 Palm View Dr.
SOUTH NAPLESA Big Holiday Sale449 St. Andrews Blvd
Sat. & Sun. 8AM-2PM
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Collier Citizen 263-4700 • The Banner • 213-6060 • Marco Eagle 213-5300REMINDER: A Collier County or City of Naples permit is required when you have a garage sale. The permit is free andavailable at the City of Naples Building and Zoning Department, 295 Riverside Cir., 403-2400 if you live in the city ORCounty Development Services, 2800 N. Horsehoe Dr., and North Collier Government Services Center, 2335 Orange BlossomDr., Naples. Marco Island residents may obtain their permits from Marco Island City Hall, 50 Bald Eagle Drive.
Use this handy map to help you find the location of the garage salesyou wish to visit. This map is divided into six areas: Bonita Springs,
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GARAGE SALES
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