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Rich Masterson: The retired snow blower revisited

One former Northerner has the right idea.

May 15, 2013

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Letter to the editor from Chuck Kiester: Better way to protect embassy personnel

I've held off writing this LTE hoping that someone who has served as a foreign service officer or staff at one or more American embassies more recently than me would step forward to explain the facts about what embassy personnel face while serving our country overseas. I have not served since 1966 when I was stationed at an embassy in West Africa.

May 14, 2013

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Letter to the editor from Sayre Uhler: Dynamics of new community center

While our City Council winds-up its deliberations over the construction of a new multi-million dollar center at Mackle Park, We the People are still waiting to hear what community offerings and dedicated spaces should embellish this new Parks and Recreati

May 13, 2013

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U.S. fortunate for great health care

This last week at Rotary we had the opportunity to have one of our members discuss with the club her experiences as part of a delegation who visited Haiti as part of Rotary International's Gift of Life Program.

May 8, 2013

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Commentary by Steve Stefanides: U.S. fortunate for great health care

This last week at Rotary we had the opportunity to have one of our members discuss with the club her experiences as part of a delegation who visited Haiti as part of Rotary International's Gift of Life Program.

May 8, 2013

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Letter to the editor from Fay Biles: City manager has done a great job

Our city manager says it is time for him to retire.

Apr. 29, 2013

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Letter to the editor from Yale Kellman: The Lazzies

The following is a brief picture of our once proud American society which is now in decay. I have concluded that low information, liberal politicians and their supporters (AKA, the Lazies) are destroying our once-proud American society. Please permit me to elaborate.

Apr. 26, 2013

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Letters to the editor from Sayre Uhler: Mackle Park and equal opportunity

With or without a voter plebiscite (aka as a 'public referendum' in our city charter), we the people will soon purchase a multi-million-dollar new community center at Mackle Park to promote the elixir of perpetual youth and well-being for citizens and vis

Apr. 26, 2013

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Guest commentary by Steve Stefanides: Honoring our 1st resonders

Last Saturday evening I had the privilege to be invited to a retirement party for Captain Dean Heasley of the Marco Island Fire Department. Dean was a 32 year veteran of our department and as a servant to our community.

Apr. 25, 2013

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Letters to the editor

While he will no longer be guiding the city through turbulent times our friend is not leaving his beloved island. I use the term “our friend” because he has been and continues to be involved in the betterment of our city. Our friend is none other than James Riviere who has given much of his retirement serving on various boards and committees prior to accepting the position of city manager.

Apr. 25, 2013

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Guest Commentary by Matt Crowder: Fire district consolidation inevitable

But Capri should do it on its own terms, not have it forced by Collier County.

Apr. 22, 2013

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Letter from C. Russell Herrmann: Hire a professional

Gentlemen, with the resignation of our City Manager, will you please have the wisdom and foresight to hire a 'PROFFESIONAL' replacement. Thank you for your cooperation.