WHAT IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WRESTLE YOUR WAY TO STYLISH LIVING or eating again?
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Shopping made easy
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Kids say the darndest things in anticipation of Thanksgiving
It’s time again for kids to talk turkey with Florida Weekly. This year we visited Osceola Elementary School to find out just how much some youngsters know about Thanksgiving. We adults think it’s a pretty straightforward holiday: We display our gratitude with a gross display of poultry-led gluttony, some holiday football and a tryptophan overdose after dinner.
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After Paris, empty symbolism
The instant online symbol of global support for Paris after last week’s attacks was a roughly rendered peace symbol with an Eiffel Tower in the middle of it. The French designer Jean Jullien sketched it as soon as he heard the news of the atrocity. He called it “Peace for Paris,” and it immediately became a sensation on social media.
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Thanks, but no thanks
Thanksgiving is about as close to a New England fall as we are ever going to get. A prelude to the holiday of falling leaves, killing frosts and a winter harvest are unfamiliar in South Florida, but we try hard to make up for it. What a pumpkin-scented candle cannot accomplish, we achieve by accessorizing. The holiday in many households is thus exactly as Hallmark imagines it for us.
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TIF points area students toward careers
Immokalee Middle School students already are thinking ahead to success in their careers as adults thanks to The Immokalee Foundation’s Career Development program, only one of the many effective programs funded by the recent TIF Charity Classic Pro-Am and Charity Classic Celebration.
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Florida’s dodgy death system needs immediate reform
Rick Scott, our ferociously inept governor, is not good for much, but when it comes to executing people he’s top notch. And he has the numbers to prove it.
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Foundation grants assist in all areas of local need
The Community Foundation of Collier County distributed $2,032,793 in grants to 167 organizations between July 1 and Sept. 30 this year. Grants awarded for the foundation’s previous fiscal year — from July 1 through June 30, 2015 — exceeded $10.3 million.
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Colliers pledge $4 million for FGCU scholarships
Barron and Dana Collier, supporters of Florida Gulf Coast University for two decades, have pledged $4 million to support scholarships for Collier County students. The gift was announced at the 2015 President’s Scholarship Luncheon earlier this month.
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Changing lives through education, empowerment
Immokalee is a community of the working poor, many of whom immigrated to find opportunity for themselves and their children. For more than 20 years, The Immokalee Foundation has strengthened the community with programs ranging from early childhood literacy education to college prep and advanced vocational training.
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Overlooked life insurance policies may still be a significant asset for giving
Sometimes whole or universal life insurance policies that people bought years ago no longer serve their original purpose and become forgotten. For instance, such policies may have once been intended for heirs to pay off estate taxes, but now with estate tax exemptions set at more than $5 million per person, that isn’t needed.
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The 2016 Genesis is a revolution designed to leave Hyundai behind
Look closely at this sedan. There’s only one Hyundai badge on the rear, and everywhere else inside and out only carries large wingspan logos with the Genesis model name. That’s because by next year this all-new range-topping Hyundai will be the bread-and-butter of a new luxury brand.
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
The patient will see you now
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Frontpage editor will discuss the religion and politics of Islam
The Jewish Federation of Collier County and the Zionist Organization of America present Jamie Glazov, editor of Frontpage magazine, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, at the Chabad Jewish Center of Naples, 1789 Mandarin Road. In “Islam: A Political Movement Ensconced in a Religion,” Mr.
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Center for Nonprofit Excellence has two December workshops
The Hodges University Center for Nonprofit Excellence presents two workshops in December. They can be attended on a one-time basis or as part of a series of four workshops required for obtaining a non-credit certificate in governance, operations and management. Here’s what’s coming up next month:
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Community School of Naples honors those who served
Traffic deputies are on the road
Here’s where Collier County Sheriff’s Office traffic-enforcement deputies will be the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4:
Monday, Nov. 30
Golden Gate Parkway and Airport- Pulling Road: Aggressive driving
Goodlette-Frank and Vanderbilt Beach roads: Red-light running
U.S. 41 North and Pine Ridge Road: Speeding
Tuesday, Dec. 1
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An old-fashioned USO Show at The Naples Depot
GET OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE
¦ The annual Gobble Gobble 4-Miler to benefit St. Matthew’s House sets out at 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at The Village on Venetian Bay and will feature four events: the 1-mile walk/ run, the competitive chip-timed run, a 4-mile walk/run and a children’s dash. For more information or to register, visit gobblegobblefourmiler.com.
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Free HIV testing offered as part of World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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T Michaels treats hundreds of veterans to dinner
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Cyber unsafe?
TAKING THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP IS for many an act of faith. The machinery under the hood is one of life’s little mysteries, and you just have to hope you don’t get ripped off.
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Farm City BBQ celebrates 60 years
Movers and shakers from Collier County’s urban and rural business communities come together for the 60th annual Farm City BBQ from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. This year’s venue, the “city” location, is the Collier County Junior Deputy League’s Camp Discovery on Rattlesnake Hammock Road.
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By the numbers: The cost of cybercrime in Florida
For cybercriminals, the increased use of social media as a goldmine of personal data and the emerging popularity of virtual currency (such as Bitcoin) are trends the FBI notes in an annual report that tracks cybercrime for the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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Dangerous politicking
It is hard to imagine a more bizarre period in national politics than the one we are currently experiencing. Those who would be president of the United States consist of an astonishing array of contenders on both sides of the aisle, from the profane to the ridiculous, from the retreads to the political pubescents, from the dangerous to the seriously demented.
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Dropping the hammer on terrorists
It is often said of the United States that our greatest enemies have underestimated or misunderstood us, to their everlasting regret.
They’ve judged us to be too soft, too far away, too myopic, and too reluctant to surrender our comfort and wealth by engaging them in extended war, especially of a kind that might require us to sacrifice much of what we have.
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A stupendous bounty
We live in an age of miracles. Throughout all of human history, material progress essentially didn’t exist until around 1800. The economic trajectory was flat until the human lot began to improve in ways that would have been unimaginable in prior millennia.
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Waste Management new trucks run on compressed natural gas
Waste Management Inc. of Florida has rolled out the first of its compressed natural gas-powered waste and recycling collection trucks in Collier County. The initiative represents a local investment of more than $35 million and includes the purchase of 105 new CNG waste and recycling trucks as well as the construction of the county’s first CNG fueling station.
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Agent Orange doesn’t dampen Vietnam veteran’s patriotism
Easy patriotism often seems like a way of life for many Americans: We thank a veteran here, pull out our red, white and blue ensembles there. The ringing chorus of “God Bless America” pulls on heartstrings at ballgames and helps us collectively tap into our American identities.
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Naples Nissan forges partnership with St. Matthew’s House
Naples Nissan and St. Matthew’s House have formed a partnership that ties together automotive sales with assisting the most vulnerable segments of society.
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Sheriff’s office launches holiday toy drive
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office invites everyone to help CCSO make the holidays merry and bright for some deserving Collier kids who are dealing with traumatic, life-changing events.
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Architecture lecture series concludes with program about ‘Building Community’
The American Institute of Architects Florida Southwest Chapter wraps up its fall lecture series Thursday evening, Dec. 3, at Miromar Design Center. A cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for AIA members, $30 for others and free for students with college or high-school IDs.
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Developmental education expert to address Collier Child Care Resources symposium
Early childhood educators, directors and parents are invited to “Sensory Processing and Children’s Learning,” this year’s Early Childhood Education Symposium hosted by Collier Child Care Resources from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Hodges University in Naples.
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It’s almost time for the Teddy Bear Toss
The holiday Teddy Bear Toss to collect stuffed toys for donation of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and other area children’s charities takes place at 7 p.m.
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
He missed ‘judgment’ class in basic training
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CLUB NOTES
¦ Naples Garden Club’s 2016 House & Garden Tour is set for Saturday, Feb. 6. For more than 60 years, the perennially sold-out event has showcased unique homes and inspiring gardens in Naples while raising funds that support scholarships and community projects.
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A few more World War II veterans among us
Editor’s note: We were proud to honor more than 150 local World War II veterans in our Nov. 12 edition.
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GET OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE
¦ The Quarry hosts the second annual 5K Run/Walk for the Warriors at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, to benefit Wounded Warriors of South Florida. Awards and continental breakfast follow the race at 9 a.m. $35 pre-registration required, military personnel $15. 8975 Kayak Drive.
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Traffic deputies are on the road
Here’s where Collier County Sheriff’s Office traffic-enforcement deputies will be the week of Nov. 23-27:
Monday, Nov. 23
Glades Boulevard and Palm Drive: Red-light running
Davis and Lakewood boulevards: Speeding
North Ninth Street and Roberts Avenue: Speeding
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Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Midnight Edition is dark seduction
The pickup truck at right doesn’t lack appeal, but it is looking for someone gutsy enough to use it for its intended purposes. This Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Midnight Edition Z71 is dripping with the kind of premium black sleekness that looks like they moved Miami Vice to the Everglades.
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Tune up your driving skills at AARP class
AARP offers classes to help older drivers learn about new traffic laws, refresh their driving skills and reduce their risk for tickets and accidents. Drivers over age 55 might be eligible for a discount on auto insurance.
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Thursday, November 12, 2015
HONORING OUR WWII HEROES
IN THE END, THEIR STORIES FLOAT UPWARD LIKE FRAGILE ASH FROM AN OLD FIRE, JOINING our collective history to leave only their faces and their eternal resolve. Here we share those faces with you — an assembly of American men and women who served the nation in World War II, Southwest Floridians now living quietly among us in old age. These are the champions of peace on earth.
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Young and eager to serve
Murray Zucker is “only” 86. That means he was a lad of 16 when World War II ended in 1945.
But the young Mr. Zucker was eager to join and serve, so in August 1946, a year after the atom bombs convinced Japan to surrender, he joined the Army. By the time he was 18, he was an infantry platoon sergeant.
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Looking for secrets
Donald Lindstedt is now 95, but when World War II ended in 1945, he was a young Army PFC.
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Placing Nazis in bombsights
More than 70 years ago, Roger Broeker, now 95, was a first lieutenant in what was known as the Eighth Air Force, which was part of the United States Army Air Force. At its peak, about the time Mr. Broeker was assigned to it in England, it could send 2,000 four-engine bombers and 1,000 fighters on a single mission.
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A feat of endurance
Robert Klein, now 92, went into combat more than 70 years ago as an Army sergeant in Europe and didn’t come out for 61 days.
“I didn’t change clothes,” he recalls of that two-month stretch. He was in combat so long he lost track of time.
“I didn’t know it was 61 days,” he says.
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Flying a B-25 over Biak
Clybourne “Bud” Crouch, 92, flew a B-25 in Southeast Asia during World War II. Once, though, his plane wasn’t a friend.
“A piece of the airplane went in one side of my leg and out the other,” he says.
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Seeing Hiroshima after the Bomb
Richard Timbers was 17 when he dropped out of high school to join the Marines in 1945.
He arrived on Okinawa after the fighting. While there, he and other Marines prepared for an invasion of Japan that never happened.
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Rubio for president?
Sen. Marco Rubio may not be running first in the Republican polls this week — he’s third, in fact — but I now have a hard time believing he won’t be the candidate who takes on the Democrats a year from now.
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Controversy separates man and canine best friends
Vietnam veteran Mike Coslet is seeking a new home in either Collier, Lee or Charlotte county that will allow him to be reunited with his large dog, Lucas. The two were separated six weeks ago, after Mr. Coslet’s condominium changed hands and the new landlord decided Lucas would have to be relinquished if Mr. Coslet were to continue living there.
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Give thanks and show your compassion for youth who are not as fortunate
According to the 2015 Council on Homelessness, Florida school districts identified 71,446 children and youth who were homeless or unstably housed. In Collier County, Youth Haven is taking steps to ensure that no child sleeps on the streets. We do so by continuing to grow and expand our services to homeless youth.
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Obamacare is still failing
For the press, the debate about Obamacare is over. There may be a few proverbial Japanese soldiers wandering on isolated islands yammering on about the failure of Obamacare, but word will eventually filter down to them, too.
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It’s always the same war
“To understand the nature of the present war — for in spite of the regrouping which occurs every few years, it is always the same war — one must realize in the first place that it is impossible for it to be decisive.”
—“1984,” by George Orwell
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It’s time for Christmas at Historic Palm Cottage
Naples Historical Society invites the public to enjoy another season of Christmas at Palm Cottage now through Dec. 31. A local tradition for fulltime and seasonal residents alike, tours of Historic Palm Cottage during Christmastime are a great way to get in the spirit.
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AIA lectures for the public focus on design, culture and sustainability
The American Institute of Architects- Florida Southwest Chapter continues its fall lecture series with distinguished guest speakers who are nationally recognized in design, culture and sustainability. All who are interested in the built and natural environment are welcome to attend the two programs remaining in the 2015 series.
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A patriotic welcome back for veterans and guardians of the seventh Collier County Honor Flight
Company wants cell phones for soldiers
Action Automatic Door & Gate welcomes gently used cell phones for the Cell Phones for Soldiers program that provides active duty soldiers and veterans with free communication services and emergency funding. This year the company has collected more than 500 phones; those that cannot be put into service are sold for recycling, with proceeds benefitting the mission.
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Food bank needs 10,000 Thanksgiving turkeys
The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida needs to provide about 10,000 turkeys and chickens for families in need this Thanksgiving. The community can help by donating frozen holiday birds or making a financial contribution by Friday, Nov. 20.
It costs the food bank about $14 to purchase and distribute each holiday bird through its network partner agencies.
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Learn how to be your own private investigator
Did you ever want — or need — to be your private investigator?
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Watch out for traffic deputies
Here’s where Collier County Sheriff’s Office traffic-enforcement deputies will be the week of Nov. 16-20:
Monday, Nov. 16
Naples Boulevard: Aggressive driving
U.S. 41 East and Commercial Drive: Red-light running
Golden Gate Parkway and 44th Street S.W.: Aggressive driving
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Tune up your driving skills at AARP class
AARP offers classes to help older drivers learn about new traffic laws, refresh their driving skills and reduce their risk for tickets and accidents. Drivers over age 55 might be eligible for a discount on auto insurance.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Judging Judges
LAST YEAR, AN ESTIMATED 750 COMplaints were filed against Florida judges with the commission that oversees their work.
Of those 750 complaints, only seven formal charges were filed with the state supreme court. Only seven judges out of a sea of 750 complaints were deemed worthy of formal discipline.
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Reunion in Delray Beach to recall miracle of 70 years ago
“For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.”
— Elie Wiesel
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The bona fide red, white and blue
On at least two distinct occasions in the history of the United States, the nation found itself equipped to take over the world.
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Treating opioid abuse with a clinical, educational approach
I appreciated reading your recent report “Heroin Use on the Rise” (Oct. 15, 2015) and wanted to share with readers what we are experiencing at Hazelden in Naples, a nonprofit addiction treatment provider.
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Hillary: It’s the sexism, stupid
It was inevitable that Bernie Sanders would be accused of sexism sooner or later.
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Last call to revel in the perks of being here off-season
Who’s excited for season?
ME!
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Consumer sentiment down, but still better than a year ago
Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly in October to 88.8, down less than half a point from September’s revised reading, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey.
Among the five components that make up the index, one decreased, two increased and two remained unchanged.
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