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A timeline of a breast cancer warrior, survivor and advocate
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Featured News, News.
It was spring of 2017 and Kathy James was living her best life. “I was a very busy mom of four, plus two chocolate labs & a bunny. I also worked part-time at the free clinic.” In addition to being a mother of four children ranging in age from 12 to 21 years, Kathy was […]
Educational scholarship applications available through the Boca Grande Woman’s Club
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
The Scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) Have applied for admission to a school of higher education, such as a university, college, trade or vocational school; 2) Demonstrate a high school grade point average […]
OBITUARY: George Ferguson
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Ho hum. That was how George W. Ferguson, of Needham, Centerville and Boca Grande let you know he was ready to leave a party or get up from the table after a meal. On September 21, 2021 George said his final “Ho hum” with Jean, his beloved wife of over 60 years, by his side. […]
OBITUARY: Mark Clabaugh
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Mark Clabaugh, 77, of Placida, Florida passed away October 1, 2021 after a long hard battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mark and his wife of 41 years, Caroline, moved to Placida in 2010 from Powell, Ohio. Mark was born to Herb and Ruth Longworth Clabaugh on September 30, 1944 in Shelby, Ohio. Mark entered the United […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former island doctor responds to the letter ‘refuting’ clinic doctor’s Ivermectin information
Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: On Sept. 17, 2021 the Boca Beacon published a letter said to “refute” Dr. James’s recent article regarding Ivermectin. It did not. Ivermectin’s manufacturer Merck, and mainstream medicine – Cleveland Clinic for example – report Ivermectin as not being helpful in preventing or treating covid-19 infection and should not be used for […]
Boca Grande Fire Department responds to drowning
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
Just before midnight on Sunday, Sept. 26 the Boca Grande Fire Department received a call of a person who had drowned near the Boca Grande Causeway, in the area of the trestle sandbar. Charlotte County Fire and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded as well. They met with the victim and two other occupants who […]
A 50-year perspective: Breast cancer awareness
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
BY THOMAS ERVIN, MD BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC October is again Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Articles and programs will appear in the media emphasizing an awareness of the incidence of the disease and the treatment of breast cancer in our society. As male breast cancer is unusual, the media effort is often presented in literature […]
The Venice Symphony: Open for business!
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Entertainment.
The Venice Symphony is excited to announce that it is open for business. It was one year ago, September 2020 when The Venice Symphony made a most difficult announcement. After 47 years of sharing the power, inspiration, and joy of live symphonic music with the community, due to COVID-19, they were postponing the 2020-2021 concert […]
PROFILE: Rick Montgomery
Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in Profiles.
Salmon always return to the same river where they were hatched. It doesn’t matter if you pick them up and move them to a different location, they will eventually come back to their river home. Rick Montgomery is like a salmon. After attending the Ringling College in Sarasota, Rick was hired by the Walt Disney […]