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Kitten season has begun and Animal Services is already overflowing with litters of kittens being turned in. Lots of the kittens being turned in are under 8 weeks of age and have signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection. Unfortunately, these kittens would have to be euthanized. Animal Services does not have the space or time to house and medicate them until they are old enough and healthy enough for adoption.
In the continuing effort to help the county in becoming a "no-kill" community where no adoptable animal is euthanized just for lack of space, time and treatable illnesses, Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary is helping with these litters of kittens turned in to Animal Services.
The Sanctuary is asking for the community's help in caring for these kittens by donating needed items including the following: kitten food: both wet and dry, litter and cash donations to help cover medical expenses to get them healthy for adoption and to pay for spay/neuter of the kittens. Cash donations or WalMart and Tractor Supply gift cards may be mailed to: Horse & Animal Sanctuary, 20010 East SR 64, Bradenton, Fla. 34212, credit card donations may be made on the donation link on the website www.NapierFamilyFarm.com or cash donations may be made at any Bank of America in care of the Horse & Animal Sanctuary fundraiser account. Veterinarian expense donations can be paid to Bradenton Small Animal Hospital, 1324 - 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 or by calling in a credit card donation to (941) 746-2252.
pThe Sanctuary is also asking for the community's help in donating needed items to help save more dogs from being euthanized. The old kennels, not currently being used, at the Sanctuary's other property located in Myakka City will be updated and enlarged forming "New Beginnings Kennels" to house transferred dogs from Animal Services allowing the Sanctuary the time to be able to find them new adoptive homes without fear of euthanization. Items needed include the following: all types of fencing is needed: chainlink and privacy fencing; fence posts; roofing materials: plywood, metal roof panels, boards; dog houses, outdoor dog kennels and large dog carriers and/or dog houses. Cash donations or Tractor Supply, Lowe's or WalMart gift cards to purchase the above items are also needed.
Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animals Sanctuary, inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Florida corporation dedicated to providing loving adoptive homes or sometimes permanent homes to animals in need. It is a "No-Kill" Sanctuary that once an animal is accepted will always have a home. (Adopted animals are always welcomed to return to the Sanctuary at any time for whatever reason). The Sanctuary has NO employees - 100% of donations go to caring for the animals at the Sanctuary and are tax deductible as allowed by law. Visit www.NapierFamilyFarm.com or call (941) 750-8185. Located in East Bradenton.
CS&L (Christopher, Smith, Leonard, Bristow & Stanell, P.A.) CPAs was recognized at the United Way of Manatee County Annual Awards celebration with a Gold Award for their campaign donation. CS&L has supported the United Way of Manatee County for over 40 years.
”CS&L is so proud of our employees’ strong support and commitment to the United WayÉa cause that is so vital to the success of our community,“ said Lisa Bristow, CPA and a principal at the firm, ”We are thrilled the United Way will surpass the $2.7 million fundraising goal during these tough economic times.“
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The Anna Maria Island Community Chorus & Orchestra (AMICCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Parrish as Chorus Master of the AMICCO Chorus. Dr. Parrish guest conducted the AMICCO Chorus for the February 13 and March 20, 2011 concerts, with the March 20th Concert of the operetta, Die Fledermaus, highlighting the amazing talents of Dr. Parrish when he served as Narrator for the operetta. Dr. Parrish, in the short amount of time he guest conducted the Chorus, brought a sense of camaraderie and teamwork to our organization. He raised the level of performance to a higher standard and created excitement within the Chorus with his sense of professionalism and superior knowledge of musical programming and has already demonstrated his willingness as a strong advocate for the Choral Members.
With an impressive academic and musical background, Robert Parrish, is known for the assurance of his conducting, the power of his performances and the musicality of his interpretations, a reputation garnered over a thirty-one year career at The College of New Jersey, where for twenty-one of those years Dr. Parrish was Artistic Director of its Opera Theatre. Dr. Parrish succeeded founding Artistic Director Byron Steele in 1983 and while continuing to build upon the traditions established by Professor Steele, Dr. Parrish expanded the number of yearly performances, programmed many regional premieres and cultivated new performance opportunities. Dr. Parrish was Music Department Chairperson from 1990 until his retirement in 2002 as Professor Emeritus of Music.
Outside of the academic community, Dr. Parrish has had an active conducting career in regional opera houses and concert halls and continues his active conducting schedule to this day. While affiliated with Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Trenton, New Jersey, he worked with world-renowned composer and organist Maurice DuruflŽ and Albert Ludecke, cathedral organist and choirmaster. Dr. Parrish served as conductor for festival services and concerts.
Dr. Parrish also serves as Artistic Director of Musica Sacra Cantorum and continues to dedicate his enormous energy to the success of Choral music programs.Dr. Stephen Graves and Dr. Elizabeth Larkin, both faculty members in the College of Education at USF Sarasota-Manatee, learned that their article, entitled ”Lessons from Erikson: A look at autonomy across the lifespan“ has been downloaded 344 times, more than any other article in the Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. This same article has been cited 202 times (as of May 2010), also more than any other article in the Journal.
”When I first looked at the number, I walked into Liz’s office and said, ÔDo you think they’ve made a mistake?’“ said Dr. Graves. ”We’ve heard that the average number of citations of professors in AAU institutions is around 12-14 times.“
Dr. Larkin agrees. ”To be cited over 200 times is extraordinary,“ she said. ”So to know the article has been downloaded this many times is just incredible.“
Dr. Graves is a Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. His professional experiences include teaching undergraduate and graduate students at the University of South Florida, the University of Memphis, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University, and at Manchester College in Oxford, England. Dr. Graves received both his Ph.D. and M. Ed. from the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Elizabeth Larkin is also Professor of Childhood Education at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Dr. Larkin holds an Ed.D. and M.Ed. from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, an M.S. from Bank Street College of Education, and a B.A. from Bard College. She has served as liaison in Professional Development School (PDS) partnerships with local public schools.
”Our students are so fortunate to be learning from faculty who are so highly regarded in their field,“ said Dr. Terry Osborn, Dean of the College of Education at USFSM. ”Dr. Graves & Dr. Larkin should be exceedingly proud of this achievement. Our faculty members put a lot of time and energy into their research in order to provide our students with current and relevant information. When academic professionals from around the globe are looking to the research and writing of our professors, it emphasizes yet again that we have some of the best faculty in the world right here at USF Sarasota-Manatee.“
Among those who download the most often from the Journal are institutions such as the University of Oxford, Baylor University and St. Mary’s College, along with other national and international institutions of higher education. According to their website, The Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (JIR) is the forum for scholars, practitioners, policy makers, educators, and advocates staying abreast of the latest intergenerational research, practice methods and policy initiatives. This is the only journal focusing on the intergenerational field integrating practical, theoretical, empirical, familial, and policy perspectives.
The stages of psychosocial development articulated by Erik Erikson describes eight developmental stages through which a healthily developing human should pass from infancy to late adulthood. The purpose of the paper by Graves and Larkin, published in 2006, is to examine issues related to autonomy across the life span and to draw comparisons between a young child's search for autonomy and an older adult's efforts to maintain autonomy. A definition of autonomy and an explanation of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development are included. The paper concludes with implications for caregivers regarding their practices with young children and older adults.
USF Sarasota-Manatee’s College of Education is NCATE Accredited and home to undergraduate and graduate programs preparing teachers and administrators as well as professionals who can assume roles related to education in a variety of fields. Programs leading to state certification include Elementary Education (Undergraduate and graduate level); Educational Leadership, and Reading.
Executives join management team of Community Bank in advance
of First Community Bank of America acquisition
Community Bank & Company today announced that Michael Mangione has joined the Bank as Chief Credit Officer. Mike joins Community Bank from Regions Bank where he last served as Region’s most senior credit officer in the West Coast of Florida market. Mike has worked in credit since 1978 when he first joined a predecessor to Bank of America. Mike has had senior credit roles at Citibank, Iberia Bank and Chase Bank before joining Regions Bank and its predecessors in 1998.
At
Community Bank Mike will oversee the Bank’s credit activities including credit
approval, portfolio management and special assets resolution.
Community Bank Chairman and CEO, Bill Sedgeman said, ”Mike brings a wealth of
credit experience to Community Bank and joins at a perfect time as we are
dedicated to leading the regional recovery through business and residential
lending.“
Community
Bank also announced that David Mitchell has joined the Bank as Senior
Lender. David joins Community Bank from Florida Bank where he last
served as Commercial Banking Executive overseeing commercial banking in
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. David has worked in
financial services since 1985 including roles at The Bank of Baltimore, Bank of
America, Allstate Insurance, Regions Bank and Wells Fargo
Bank.
At
Community Bank David will oversee the Bank’s commercial and consumer lending
activities leading a team of over 20 dedicated client relationship
managers. Community Bank President, Katie Pemble noted, ”David is a not
only an extremely experienced and senior banker but he has an amazing ability to
lead teams. As we integrate the First Community Bank of America network we
will have 17 branches across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Charlotte and
Pasco counties. David’s leadership will make sure we are serving small and
medium sized business clients as well as consumers who need to finance their
American Dream.“
More than 325 Girl Scouts from ten Gulfcoast counties were honored by Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. at the council’s annual recognition event on May 15 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Recognitions included the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, religious recognitions, graduating Senior Girl Scouts, those who were awarded a ten-year membership pin, and those who sold more than 1,000 packages of Girl Scout cookies this spring.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA and serves nearly 11,000 girls in ten counties: Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, and Collier.
GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD
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Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients |
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| Raven Ford. | Bradenton |
| Natasha Grabowski | Sarasota |
| Alyssa Heere | Sarasota |
| Celina Burchett | Sarasota |
| Kallin Horne | Sarasota |
| Christian Harvey | Port Charlotte |
| Brennah McVey | Labelle |
| Kimberly Reichenbecher |
Fort Myers |
| Brianna Schrickel | Fort Myers |
| Olivia Ponzio | Cape Coral |
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