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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
SWFL - The place to be if you're looking for a SHELL of a GOOD TIME
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Southerners
For a long time now I’ve bumped through life alongside Southerners, generations of people born and raised in the South. People served up its history and its fancies together with its pig and peas, its grits and tomatoes, its churches and schools.
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City set for new fire station, emergency ops center
The Naples Fire-Rescue Department is getting a massive upgrade late next year with preparations underway for a new Fire Station No. 1. The first visible sign of what’s to come involves demolition of the old Fire Station No.
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There will be blood
We forget how things can sometimes happen in plain sight yet escape moral detection. Compromises are made that spiral into a muck of unexpected consequences. Then one day, it all comes home to roost. Should we really be so surprised?
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It’s time to mothball confederate monuments
Robert E. Lee wasn’t a Nazi, and surely would have had no sympathy for the white supremacist goons who made his statue a rallying point in Charlottesville, Va .
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Obligated to vigilance against bigotry, hatred and violence
As I assume the responsibilities of my new position as executive director of The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, the events in Charlottesville provide strong evidence of the importance of our mission: to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred
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The Immokalee Foundation helped sow seeds for a career with Lipman
“Every day I look at where my life is,” said Jesus Abarca, who, at nearly 27 years old, will tell you that even he is pleasantly surprised.
Mr. Abarca recently was looking for a loft apartment in Denver, Colo., close to his new position as operations manager for Lipman-Colorado, where he reports to the general manager.
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From the dealer to your wallet – the new car battery roulette
It might seem absurd to write about hybrid and electric vehicles in an era of inexpensive gasoline, but technology and efficiency will keep moving forward no matter the price per gallon. Whether you’re a fan of the environment, or just like saving money, efficient vehicles have an appeal in any economy.
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Know where traffic deputies will hit the road
Here’s where Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be on traffic detail the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 1:
Monday, Aug. 28
Oil Well and Immokalee roads: Redlight running
Radio Road and Industrial Boulevard: Speeding
Sunshine Boulevard: Speeding
Tuesday, Aug. 29
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Help CCSO keep Keewaydin Island clean
Spend a day at the beach with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, Sept. 9.
That’s when the CCSO Marine Bureau holds its ninth annual Keewaydin Cleanup. The public is invited to help pick up trash on Keewaydin Island. Transportation to the barrier island between Naples and Marco Island will be provided by the sailing vessels Sweet Liberty and Calusa Spirit.
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Senior lifetime parks pass to jump from $10 to $80
Time is running out on one of the best travel deals around for seniors: On Aug. 28, the cost of a lifetime pass to U.S. national parks for those 62 and older jumps from $10 to $80.
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Naples’ Richard Mellon receives highest accolades from the FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration honored M. Richard Mellon with its Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, the most prestigious award the FAA issues to certified pilots. Mr.
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Locals totally love partial eclipse of the sun
Millions of Americans turned their eyes to the heavens Monday afternoon, Aug. 21 (behind the appropriate protective eyewear, hopefully) to view the first solar eclipse to pass over the United States in nearly 40 years. Southwest Floridians experienced the peak of the event around 2:55 p.m., when the sun was about 82 percent covered by the moon.
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Attend or sponsor Business Hall of Fame dinner
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s 2017 Business Hall of Fame-Collier County awards dinner. Edward Staros, vice president and managing director of The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, and Mark Wilson, president and CEO of London Bay Homes, will be inducted as laureates on Thursday, Oct.
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Protected Harbor prepares to open its second group home in Naples
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
Unclear on the concept
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CLUB NOTES
¦ Naples Writers Forum welcomes writers of all levels to meet and discuss their craft from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Ave. Free. For more information, call 949-3621 or 773- 732-9982.
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NIH researchers identify cause of common type of hair loss
Hair loss is often associated with men and aging, but it can happen to women and children, too. Many people have thinning hair or bald areas on their head.
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Reflections on five years in Mayo network
NCH recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of our membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We were the first in Florida and seventh in the nation. Five years later, there are 44 carefully screened, competent, and market-dominant members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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Tick tactics
In the span of less than a week, I found two ticks on my dog Harper, a cavalier King Charles spaniel. In 25 years of dog ownership, that was a first.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
LEGACIES
ACCOUNTS OF LEGENDARY people and places of Southwest Florida can be found sprinkled through books, in newspaper archives and buried on the internet waiting to be dug up by Google.
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Lee, Collier, Charlotte ranked among state’s top 11 counties for boating accidents
“Following deadly crash, Memorial Day brings boating safety into focus” is how one local media outlet heralded the news of an incident that claimed the life of one 12-year-old boy and injured four others in May.
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A little each week, or two
My pickup was red, not green like the 1957 Dodge Power Wagon with a 90 horsepower, 230 cubic centimeter, flathead six-cylinder engine my Colorado ranching uncles still owned, the only truck I ever admired.
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I shot the sheriff
Everyone remembers when candidate Donald Trump boasted he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and his supporters would shrug and vote for him anyway. It was a claim to arrogance few would dare. As it turned out, he was right.
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The ‘anti-diversity screed’ that wasn’t
The first thing to know about the instantly infamous “anti-diversity screed” written by a Google software engineer is that it isn’t anti-diversity or a screed.
The loaded description, widely used in the press and on social media, is symptomatic of the pearl-clutching over the memo, which questions the premises and effectiveness of Google’s diversity policies.
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Seminole museum celebrates 20th anniversary on eclipse day
Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary on Monday, Aug. 21, with free admission for all who visit.
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Volunteers needed to plant trees
The South Florida National Parks Trust needs help planting 150 cypress trees along Turner River Road in Big Cypress National Preserve from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Volunteers should be high school age or older.
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Giving back to community vital to Preferred Travel
Since opening its doors in 1984, Preferred Travel of Naples has grown to include more than 50 travel specialists from around the world, specializing in leisure, corporate and group travel including cruises, tours and customized independent travel.
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What’s the hoopla about honeybees?
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is abuzz preparing for its annual Honeybee Hoopla coming up Saturday, Aug. 19. In addition to fun and educational activities throughout the day, the hoopla includes a presentation at 1:45 p.m. by beekeeper Chris Fenstermaker. Kids 12 and younger get in free with a paying adult (up to four kids per paying adult).
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
Inexplicable
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CLUB NOTES
¦ The Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Road. Admission is free, and all are welcome. For more information, call 649-4145 or visit http://ift.tt/2vFg1m1.
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Watch out for traffic deputies
Here’s where Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be on traffic detail the week of Aug. 21-25:
Monday, Aug. 21
Pine Ridge Road at Pine Ridge Middle School: Aggressive driving
Golden Gate Parkway and Airport- Pulling Road: Red-light running
U.S. 41 East and Bayshore Drive: Speeding
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Collier Library system organizes, integrates books from local jails
The Collier County Public Library system has partnered with the Naples Jail Center and Immokalee Jail Center to help digitize the jails’ book collections and integrate the books into the county’s software. Inmates who want to borrow books will be considered patrons of the Collier County Public Library system, and the jails are now considered outreach branches of the library.
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‘You’ are focus of free program from Lee Health
Lee Health Solutions, in partnership with several local community agencies and supported in part initially by a grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, presents “It’s All About You,” a research-based chronic disease self-management program developed by Dr.
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Medical society presents pain management pros
Contemporary pain management therapies will be the program topic at the Collier County Medical Society’s fall general membership meeting and dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Hilton Naples.
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Posture yourself for aging with strength and grace
Sit up straight! This common request is probably how you first heard about posture.
But posture isn’t only about how well you sit.
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Old cat, young cat?
You love your old cat, but he’s not as active as he used to be. It’s wonderful to cuddle with him on the sofa, but you miss his antics as a youngster. Wouldn’t it be great to get a kitten so you could enjoy those good times again and still relish the pleasure of your aging cat’s company?
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Pets of the Week
To adopt or foster a pet
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Cocktail or mocktail, it’s time for a cold beverage
Sitting on my balcony yesterday afternoon sweltering due to a heat index of 110 degrees while dreaming of icy, cold summer cocktails — I was reminded of a letter I received from an avid Diva Diaries reader last year who, in her opinion, felt that I shouldn’t refer to spirited beverages in my column because such mentions “promoted alcoholism.”
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It’s in the genes
When it comes to real estate, the apple sometimes doesn’t fall very far from the tree. Of course, the same could be said of any career path.
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It’s all in the family at MY Shower Door
Bill Daubmann celebrates the fact that his family has played an essential role in the journey to creating, nurturing and growing a successful business.
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ON THE MOVE
Awards & Recognition
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Fool’s School
Here are some key types of companies investors should be familiar with:
• “Blue chip” companies, such as General Electric, Procter & Gamble and Microsoft, are established, dependable and considered relatively safe investments. They’re steady growers and usually pay dividends.
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My Dumbest Investment
My dumbest investment was made years ago, with Global Crossing stock. At the time, the company offered a pie-in-the-sky promise that it would deliver the internet across all oceans to every part of the world.
Oops! Being 100 percent invested in technology stocks in 2000 was also a flop that took most players behind the barn for a severe beating. Live and learn!
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Ask the Fool
Q: What are mortgage “points”?
— J. M., Cadillac, Michigan
A: A point is 1 percent of a home loan. On a $200,000 mortgage, one point would be $2,000.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017
WONDER GARDEN BLOOMS
GIANT REPTILIAN EYES SURVEY NEW arrivals from the rooftop, almost daring visitors to enter the historic downtown Bonita Springs building shrouded by fencing and flora that prevent any sneak peeks inside. Parrots and parakeets squawk and screech their own sort of welcome. Inside the landmark Everglades Wonder Gardens other birds join the chorus; one even mimics the laugh of a former employee.
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NAMI speaker focuses on mental illness policy
How to properly manage people who suffer with serious mental illness is a top priority for health and law enforcement officials in 21st century society. The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is bringing an expert to town to discuss the topic.
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It doesn’t have to be
There are two fundamental beliefs in the world: One, the fatalist notion that events are pre-ordained and destiny is a story written long ago to dictate what will come, and two, the belief that what happens doesn’t have to be, necessarily.
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We shall not be moved
It was Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, D.D., of New York City who issued the national call to action. He urged the native and the foreign born, and all people united by ties of blood and color, and all who owed allegiance to their maker, to participate in a massive protest. His God was the God of all people and races.
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The revolution devours Venezuela
Venezuela is a woeful reminder that no country is so rich that it can’t be driven into the ground by revolutionary socialism.
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Potters pitch in to fill a community need
An even dozen local potters gathered at Clay More Ceramics on a recent Sunday afternoon to throw pots that eventually will be painted and ultimately filled with soup in the Empty Bowls Naples quest to fight hunger in Collier County.
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Where you chose to buy your medications makes a difference
Collier County patients have seen an increase in the cost of prescription medications over the last few years. This rise is made worse by higher insurance deductibles, copays, the Medicare “doughnut hole” and the large number of uninsured patients.
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Rookery Bay support organization welcomes new executive director
Athan Barkoukis has joined Friends of Rookery Bay as executive director of the nonprofit organization that supports Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Mr. Barkoukis is responsible for community engagement, fundraising, special events, grant writing and other activities that highlight the education, research and stewardship work conducted by reserve staff.
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Prescribed burn planned on Rookery Bay Reserve islands
Resource management staff at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve are planning a prescribed burn on spoil islands near Keewaydin Island Saturday through Tuesday, Aug. 12-15.
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CCSO’s Spell honored as a Legacy Lady
Chief Stephanie Spell, a 30-year veteran of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, has been named the sixth and final Ooh La La Legacy Lady for the 2017 season. As a member of the CCSO executive command staff, Chief Spell provides leadership for several law enforcement bureaus, including public information, media relations, crime prevention and analysis and senior services to name a few.
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There are still a few spots open for girls ages 8-14 to spend a night at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center this weekend. Guests at “Girls in Science Slumber” will discover the nocturnal side of nature while camping in the center with Rookery Bay educators from 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, until 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.
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Kids head back to class Aug. 16
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s annual back-to-school countdown is underway. Lighted marquee message boards are in place around Collier County reminding everyone that the first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 16.
The message boards read “School Starts August 16 – Give Kids A Brake” and are at the following intersections:
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CLUB NOTES
¦ Pilot Club of Naples/Naples Pilot Foundation meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Perkins on Pine Ridge Road. The next meeting is Aug. 10. Guests and new members are always welcome. Reservations are not required. Attendees order from the menu and pay for their meals.
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
Inexplicable
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What women should know about stroke
Did you know that stroke is the third leading cause of death for women?
Approximately 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year, and it kills twice as many women as breast cancer each year.
That’s why it is so important to be familiar with the symptoms and risks associated with women and stroke.
When it comes to a stroke, every minute counts.
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NCH earns ‘Most Wired’ for sixth year
NCH was named a Most Wired hospital system in the 19th annual Health Care’s Most Wired survey recently released by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum.
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Volunteers SHINE light on insurance
Elders in Naples, their caregivers and family members who have questions or concerns about Medicare and related health insurance topics have a new place to turn.
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Group for Parkinson’s patients and caregivers
The Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida Inc. has started two new support groups for anyone who has Parkinson’s disease and also for those who care for them.
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Visually impaired invited to meetings
Lighthouse of Collier Center for Blindness and Vision Loss invites all who are blind or visually impaired to attend a support group from 10-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the center, 2685 Horseshoe Drive in Naples. Facilitator Rick Hart encourages attendees to share the challenges they face and the techniques they find helpful in managing those challenges.
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