Naples Press Releases FREE Alzheimer's Workshop and Memory Screening offered as MemoryMobile (Mobile Memory Screening Unit) visits the Headquarters Library Scientists believe that as many as 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's Disease (AD) . The disease generally first appears after age 50, and the risk increases with age. Roughly five percent of men and woman ages 65 to 74 have AD, and nearly half of those age 85 and older may be afflicted. While Dementia is common among older people, it is important to understand Dementia can also strike those in their 30s and 40s. It is not a normal part of aging, and early detection is an important factor in the treatment of those with AD , an acute dementia disease On Wednesday, May 17, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Collier County Public Library's Headquarters Regional Library will host the Alzheimer's Association's mobile Alzheimer's Screening Unit, the MemoryMobile for an important FREE workshop on the Basics of Alzheimer's Disease . The program will cover the signs, symptoms, and causes of AD, as well as the services available to those afflicted and their families. In tandem with the workshop, Alzheimers Association staff will provide free memory screening to the public Facilitators for this important and timely program are Catherine Cruikshank, Regional Program Director and Henry Cancel, Safe Return Specialist for the Alzheimer's Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.   Both the workshop and screening are free. Advance registration is required and can be made by calling the Alzheimers Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter at 239-418-1173.   Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., the Alzheimer's Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, and Collier County Public Library .   NEWS RELEASE Contact:     Sam Sewell, Mensa Public Relations                                 239/591-4565 Sam@bestselfusa.com Background materials available for feature articles MENSA Scholarship Fund Raising Event Bikers vs. Brainers TENTH ANNUAL TRIVIA CONTEST High Noon, Saturday April 22nd , 2006 NAPLES BARNES AND NOBLE Waterside Shops US#41 and Pine Ridge ( Southwest Florida )   Mensa and Barnes and Noble are very pleased to announce that after a two year absence the very popular MENSA Scholarship Fund raising event is returning to Naples . On Saturday April 22, MENSA, the high IQ society and a “Hog” Ridin' Motorcycle Group will face off against each other in a battle of wits to benefit the MENSA Scholarship Fund. The MENSA sponsored trivia contests have been a big hit with the public and the media. The standing-room-only crowds at previous events were treated to a humorous and witty competition. National news outlets have featured the contest. (Google: bikers vs brainers Mensa trivia.) Naples Barnes & Noble is making a contribution to the MENSA Scholarship fund by using “BOOKFAIR VOUCHERS.”  We have permission to reproduce and distribute these forms to anyone we choose. Additional digital copies of the forms are available from Sam Sewell. Give these forms to anyone who buys books. Ask them to buy their books when they attend the Trivia contest, or anytime Saturday, April 22nd.  We will also pass a hat for donations during the Trivia Contest.  100% of all funds raised are donated to the Mensa Scholarship Fund. Our Mensa chapter serves Lee, Collier, Hendry and part of Charlotte County. Those interested in MENSA membership may contact the Membership Officer, Glenn Davis 239.992.2120 or gldavis88@comcast.net Individuals who wish to contribute funds can do so by contacting Rev. Sam Sewell at 239.591.4565 or sam@bestselfusa.com Contributions can be mailed to: Calvert Curlin 2230 Arielle Drive , Apt 1906 Naples , Florida 34109-3308 Save the date Media Opportunity Contact Person:  Paula Arrubla DiGrigoli  239-732-2672 Students Working Against Tobacco of Collier County take a stand against the Tobacco industry to become their “Replacement Smoker” during the National Celebration for Kick Butts Day Naples , Fl – On April 6th at 4:00 p.m., Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) will unite to create awareness of tobacco's fatal impact. The event will be at the Naples Pier , featuring 88 pairs of shoes, representing the number of Floridians who die each day from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. In 2002, a staggering $772.6 million was spent by the tobacco industry to market their products to a new generation of Florida smokers, much of which is targeting youth. The SWAT youth will not only demonstrate the impact of tobacco but will be stating that they will no longer be Big Tobacco's target. These Collier County youth want to make it clear that they will not be the ones to fill the shoes of those killed by the tobacco epidemic. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States , accounting for more than 440,000 deaths each year. In Florida , nearly 29,000 deaths are attributable to tobacco use annually, and the threat of tobacco is greatest among youth. In fact, 90 percent of all current smokers started in their teens, and more than 35,900 children under the age of 18 become new daily smokers each year in Florida . Nearly 300,000 children living in Florida today will eventually die as a direct result of their tobacco addiction. Additionally, by preventing kids from becoming adult smokers, Florida can help reduce the enormous financial costs and taxpayer burdens associated with smoking. Current annual health care costs directly caused by smoking total $5.82 billion in Florida , with an additional $5.86 billion in lost productivity. This amounts to Florida taxpayers handing over $554 per household, per year, to help pay for the state's smoking burden. “This sort of activism is important in the fight against tobacco,” Collier SWAT advocate Heidys Rios said, “not just to give facts and figures, but to prove that we care about our health and our future. We have worked hard to put together this activity to show  Collier County just how serious we are.  We want to thank the Salvation Army of Collier County for lending us the 88 pairs of shoes." ARRIVAL TIME OF COLUMBUS REPLICA SHIP IN NAPLES 12:00 NOON MONDAY FEBRUARY 27TH Naples, Fl. --- On Monday February 27 th , the ‘Nina', a replica of Columbus' favorite ship will arrive in Naples. The ship will be docked at the Tin City, 1200 5 th Ave. South, until her departure early morning Wednesday March 8 th . The ship opens to the public on Tuesday February 28 th . There will be a private viewing of the ship for the media after docking on Monday. While in port, the general public are invited to visit the ship for walk- aboard, self-guided tours. The hours of operation will be from 9:00a.m. until 6:00 p.m. every day the ship is in port. The charges are $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for Seniors and $3.00 for students 5- 18. Children 4 and under are Free. No reservations necessary. The ship will also be available for 30 minute guided tours while in port. Call the ship directly to schedule a time at 787 421 0402. Minimum of 15, no maximum, or email columfnd@surfbvi.com .Charge is $3.00 per person. For additional information visit our website at www.thenina.com The ship has been touring continually since 1992 as a ‘sailing museum' for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel', a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.   News Release Local Soldier Home for a visit with family, friends, and supporters Contact: Sam Sewell\239/591-4565 On Veterans Day of 2004 a local TV station interviewed several people who were helping a group of soldiers in Iraq .  The soldier who was the catalyst for these efforts is SSG Jason Crain (Richard J. Crain.)  Jason is a Combat engineer (Sapper). http://www.wood.army.mil/sapper Many people have kept up with Jason's tour. It has been enlightening to catch a firsthand view of what is happening in Iraq from one of our own. Some have participated in packing boxes sent to Iraq , some have written to Jason, or have followed along in some supportive & encouraging way.  Jason's correspondence with his friends in Florida is available for media review. Jason's mother, Janet Mitchell, is hosting a casual get together on Thursday, June 23rd at 6 PM .  The location is the Ministry Center of St. Williams Catholic Church, at 750 Seagate Drive in Naples . When Jason was asked if the media could be invited his reply was “That's fine with me Sam. As long as they don't ask me about the guys we've lost out here, I don't mind. I'll be paying more attention to the people that have come to meet me more than the press though.” Jason is a 1990 graduate of Naples High school .     A Generation United Against Big Tobacco MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release                                                                    Contact:  February 21, 2005 TRUTH CAMPAIGN -  DEFYING ALL ODDS -Students Working Against Tobacco Take TRUTH Campaign on Tour- WHO:             Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) WHAT:           SWAT takes their message to the streets with a 9-city Truth bus tour as part of their 8 th Annual Teen Tobacco Summit.  SWAT will train over 200 new youth advocates on tobacco industry tactics and give them hands on experience in guerrilla style street marketing techniques to bring        to the public.  Their message: Big Tobacco Kills 81 Floridians EVERY DAY! WHEN: Saturday, February 26, 2005 WHERE :         Beginning at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport at 9:30 AM , seven buses loaded with youth advocates will set out in three different directions to blanket central Florida with the truth message. Each tour route will make multiple guerrilla marketing stops and culminate back in Orlando at the TD Waterhouse Center ( 600 W. Ameilia Street ) at about 4 pm , where SWAT will film a commercial based on an initiative they plan to unveil on Sunday.  Please call for a list of specific tour times and locations. WHY:              81 Floridians die EVERY DAY from a tobacco-related illness – that is almost 30,000 every year and Big Tobacco is still targeting our generation to fill their shoes .   Shout it out, spell it out, get it out! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to capture the State's youth ‘defying all the odds' and spreading the truth message to all Floridians! Great Photo Opportunity ### FOR: Deb Millsap, PIO Collier County Health Department Harper J. Simpson Planning Consultant - Emergency Preparedness Regional Domestic Security Task Force 6 P 5  Prior Planning Produces Prepared People Collier County Health Department 3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Building H, Room 210 Naples , FL 34112 Tel: (239) 732-2631    Mensa activities are open to the public! Local members are attempting to dispel the perception that Mensans are elitist egg heads.  Inviting the public to participate in Mensa activities is one way to demystify the organization.   Until further notice every Friday there is a local TGIF gathering to which the public is invited. TGIF with Mensa meets at the home of Sam and Bunny Sewell 6pm to 8pm every Friday 10202 Vanderbilt Drive (corner of 102 nd Ave. and Vanderbilt Drive) Naples , Fl Sam Sewell Gifted Child Coordinator 239/591-4565 Glenn Davis Membership Officer 239/992-2120 Email sam@bestselfusa.com Potential members can experience what it is like to be part of this group, with food, & fun for all.     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Deb Millsap Feb. 1, 2005 774-8220 Collier County health Department participates in Step Up, Florida – on our way to healthy living! Naples —The Collier County Health Department (CCHD) will join community participants for fitness and fun during the second annual “Step Up, Florida – on our way to healthy living!,” event—a statewide relay promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. “Our community has so much to offer our citizens and visitors to help them achieve a healthy and happy lifestyle,” CCHD Director, Joan Colfer, M.D., M.P.H. said. “We look forward to carrying the ‘fitness flag' during ‘Step Up, Florida !' as a symbol of our continued commitment to promoting health and wellbeing in our community.” Again this year, Collier County will be a kick-off county for this event. Kick-off ceremonies will be held on February 7 th , at 9 am at the Immokalee Community Park . Walkers from various groups including Immokalee schools, Roberts Senior Center, PACE Center for Girls, the Friendship Baptist Church, the Glendale Baptist Church, Shelter for Abused Women, Big Cypress Institute, and the Collier County Health Department, as well as community members, will carry a fitness flag from the park to the Collier-Hendry county line where the flag will be handed-off to an exerciser from Hendry County. County Health Departments throughout Florida , as well as a number of state agencies, non-profits, community organizations and residents, will be involved in Step Up, Florida ! activities. Participants will exercise throughout the state in an effort to encourage physical fitness and healthy, balanced nutrition—life-long healthy habits that can help reduce the obesity epidemic in Florida . Designed as a month-long relay event, ‘Step Up, Florida!' will move along the state on four routes where participants will pass a “fitness flag” from county to county until the routes merge for the final event in Orlando on February 26. For more information, or to join the event, visit the DOH website at www.doh.state.fl.us and choose “Step Up, Florida !”, or contact Deb Millsap at 774-8220. ### Deb Millsap, M.Ed., R.D., L.D. Director of Nutrition & Health Education & PIO Collier County Health Department 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, FL  34106-0429 (239) 774-8220 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Deb Millsap February 3, 2005 774-8220 Commissioner Coletta to inspire & join Immokalee Walkers Naples —Commissioner Jim Coletta will participate in the kick-off of the second annual “Step Up, Florida – on our way to healthy living!,” event—a statewide relay promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Commissioner Coletta will inspire participants during the kick-off speeches with his story about taking charge of his own wellness over the last couple of years. Commissioner Coletta, who is 62 years old, was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. Realizing that diabetes, if left untreated, would result in a shortened life span, he decided to make some lifestyle changes. Through diet and progressively accelerating an exercise program, Commissioner Coletta has been able to lose 65 pounds and bring his diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol to acceptable levels. Commissioner Coletta, who has been personally involved in a number of health access issues and whose wife, Mary Ann is a RN working for Hospice said, “Good health is a personal issue that requires a commitment on the part of an individual. Thanks to the assistance of my wife and my Doctor, Phillip Francis, I have been able to restore my health to hopefully extend my life.” Kick-off ceremonies will be held on February 7 th , at 9 am at the Immokalee Community Park . Walkers from various groups including Immokalee schools, Roberts Center, PACE Center for Girls, the Friendship Baptist Church, the Glendale Baptist Church, Shelter for Abused Women, Big Cypress Institute, and the Collier County Health Department, as well as community members, will carry a fitness flag from the park to the Collier-Hendry county line where the flag will be handed-off to an exerciser from Hendry County. County Health Departments throughout Florida , as well as a number of state agencies, non-profits, community organizations and residents, will be involved in Step Up, Florida ! activities. Participants will exercise throughout the state in an effort to encourage physical fitness and healthy, balanced nutrition—life-long healthy habits that can help reduce the obesity epidemic in Florida . Designed as a month-long relay event, ‘Step Up, Florida!' will move along the state on four routes where participants will pass a “fitness flag” from county to county until the routes merge for the final event in Orlando on February 26. For more information, or to join the event, visit the DOH website at www.doh.state.fl.us and choose “Step Up, Florida !”, or contact  Deb Millsap at 774-8220. ### Deb Millsap, M.Ed., R.D., L.D. Director of Nutrition & Health Education & PIO Collier County Health Department 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, FL  34106-0429 (239) 774-8220

From the desk of Representative Irv Slosberg
Feb. 23, 2004
Today is the eighth anniversary of my 14-year-old daughter, Dori’s, death. It didn’t have to be that way. President King and Senator Webster, you could have saved her. But you can prevent future deaths when Session starts March 2.
Dori snuck out of the movies with friends. A 19-year-old offered them a ride. Dori wasn’t wearing her safety belt. The driver, who was wearing a safety belt, left the hospital after a couple of days with only minor injuries. The front-seat passenger, who was also wearing a safety belt, walked away without a scratch. I understand the difference between life and death can be a safety belt.
According to the National Safety Council, you could have saved 1,330 Floridians during the past eight years – including Dori’s. They didn’t have to die.
Currently, Florida law enforcement may only issue a ticket for not wearing a safety belt if the vehicle is stopped for another reason. The bill allows law enforcement to issue a ticket solely for not wearing a safety belt. If you hadn’t blocked this bill, in the past eight years at least 1,330 more Floridians would be alive today. I don’t want any families to go through what my family has gone through.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for Americans 2 through 33. But we have the vaccine – safety belts. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, only 72.6 percent of Floridians buckled-up in 2003 compared with primarily-enforced top-ranked Washingtonians who buckled-up 93.5 percent of the time.
This law is already on Florida’s books. If we can enforce it, yearly we should save:
262 lives
6,200 debilitating injuries
$636 million a year of Florida taxpayers’ money because after injured parties exceed insurance allowances and spend their savings, they are eligible for Medicaid to pick-up the remainder.
Last year, the House passed this legislation in a 108-3 vote. Another big supporter is Gov. Jeb Bush. Why didn’t the Senate act on it? Senators, you are the leaders who blocked this legislation for the past two decades. President King, you stated you believe primary enforcement of the safety belt law is a case of “big-brotherhood.” Why is it OK for “big brother” to stop a vehicle for having a taillight out, but cannot stop a vehicle when the most effective safety device in the car is not utilized? What you fail to realize is a crash involving people not wearing safety belts affects more than the individuals who are not buckled-up. Sen. Webster, you say lawmakers should put families first. Why don’t you consider protecting the lives of family members a priority?
You can’t hide behind the excuse this law will give law enforcement another excuse to commence in racial profiling. Seventy percent of the state’s black legislators recognize this legislation will save lives including House Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Chris Smith. In fact, the National Conference of Black Mayors places primary enforcement of the safety belt law at the top of their issues. According to the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, crashes are the leading cause of death and injury to black children ages 0 to 14. Their findings also state black and Hispanic children are nearly three times as likely to die in a crash because they are not wearing safety belts.
The statistics are against Florida. We are ranked 49th for high school graduation rates. We are the first in violent crimes. And we are 40th in median-income. It would be so easy to rise from 38th in the nation in safety belt use – a “C-” in road safety as far as the National Council of State Legislators is concerned. All we have to do to move to an “A” in traffic safety is enforce our safety belt law.
Not only will Florida save lives and money, but it will gain a one-time federal government incentive of about $37.3 million for highway safety, plus a $6 million to $9 million annual stipend based on compliance, under a bill pending in Congress.
According to the New York Times, the United States was the world leader in traffic safety for the past two decades. How did the world leader in traffic safety fall to number 9 behind countries such as Australia, Britain, and Canada? States like Florida, which are not enforcing their safety belt laws, are dragging the statistics down.
Last year, Senator Webster, you refused to let this bill out of Senate Transportation Appropriations so the Senate, as a whole, could vote on it. Come on, senators; let’s be number one in something important. We have the opportunity to show the country Florida’s leadership. Together, we can make public safety our first priority. This won’t cost the taxpayers one cent. In fact, we should save $636 million. And the kicker is, the federal government will pay us to do it.

Below are a few of the lives lost who were not wearing a safety belt in the past several months:
Bay – Adam Wesley Trollope, 21, Lynn Haven
Brevard – Alvin Davis, 40, Cocoa
Broward – Donna Batson, 40, Miramar
Charlotte—Alicia I. Knights, 21, Port Charlotte
Citrus – Kyle S. Pratt, 21, Crystal River
Collier – Celius Elismond, 26, North Naples
Columbia – Edith Witt, 95, Lake City
Duval – Travis Wingfield, 12 and Tamika White, 24 of Duval
Escambia – Aaron Douglas Hall, 20, Pensacola
Flagler – John Forest Geier, 36, Bunnell
Hardee—Ramon Ramirez, 26, Zolfo Springs
Hernando—Dorman E. Sanders, 69, Ridge Manor
Hillsborough – Jennifer L. Taylor, 24, Tampa
Lake – Olivia Arlene Rolle, 26, Umatilla
Madison – Unice Glee, 55, Madison
Martin – Eduardo Gomez Acaso, 86, Stuart
Miami-Dade – Casey Hersch, 16, Miami
Monroe – Dorothy Steinman, 88, Duck Key and Ester M. Steinman, 82
Nassau – Richard Neil Hampton, 18, Callahan
Okeechobee – Deidra Dunson, 8, Okeechobee
Orange – Ricardo Delgado-Milan, 46 and Gudelia Sedeno-Guedaro, 44 of Orlando
Palm Beach – Jennifer Baker, 18, Royal Palm Beach
Pasco – Daniel N. Jensen, 18, New Port Richey
Pinellas – Michael J. Cole, 45, St. Petersburg
Polk – non-identified child, 6, Lakeland
Putnam – Tojarick Atwaters, 23, San Mateo
Sarasota—Alexander Mendoza, 3, Sarasota
Volusia – Jamie Keith Anders, 27, DeLand
Walton -- James Tyler Manning, 18, Freeport

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Howard Stern was first ... Is 'Gangsta' Rap Next?

February 27, 2004 (Evansville, In., USA) - Sources at Fox News recently reported that "Shock Jock" Howard Sterns' radio show has been pulled from media giant Clear Channels' airwaves. Sterns' show was cited for being "vulgar and offensive" as it ran atypical to Clear Channels new standard of decency [... Howard? ... uhhh ... who woulda' thunk it?].  Now that the media giant has drafted its FCC prompted guidelines as to what is decent enough to broadcast across its airwaves, content creators will be forced to police everything that they release to the American pool of consumers, viewers, and listeners.

In a phone interview, known internet rapper says "I'm a core Howard Stern fan, but as a rap artist I'm all for the new rules and guidelines", touts D.I.Y. artist Prince EQ, "I mean ... there's a time and place for everything.  I'm more creative and selective in the words I use when it comes to my songs because I hold myself to certain standards, as every writer should.  Not only as a father, but as a writer there is a certain level of respect and responsibility that comes with the territory.  I support the "big picture" Clear Channel is painting right now because it's a whole lot of crap out there that's just poisoning peoples minds.  What's worse is there is absolutely no artistic value to a majority of it either.  It's just 'crap-music'.  I think Clear Channel sets the stage with its decency guidelines for other media groups to follow. There are rap groups that represent all genres of rap music, like hip-hop, dirty south, west coast, mid-west, bass, gangsta ... and I'm a fan of at least one rap group from every rap music style. Nonetheless, 85% percent of what I hear in the market is still pure garbage and should be pulled from public shelves. I don't cuss in my songs because it limits my music ... and in part becuase my daughter listens.  Plus, thousands of other peoples' daughters download my songs.  I have an unspoken artistic obligation to those parents. Decency guidelines should be put in place for those rappers that fail to respect those obligations.  The FCC should've put guidelines in place when Delores Tucker was at war with the rap music industry on behalf of the RIAA years ago. Had she batted from a different angle and not made so many enemies in the process, gangsta rap never would've gotten out of hand like it did. Decency guidelines makes it clear.  Everything has it's place".

  This is where the phone call was coming to a close and the subject matter started changing.  However, Prince EQ assured me that there were hundreds of artists that shared his views on the issue of "decency".

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 Florida Doctor Appointed Spokesperson For The American Society Of Bariatric Physicians

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DENVER/EWORLDWIRE/Jan. 11, 2005 --- The American Society of Bariatric Physicians announces the appointment of Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D., founder and medical director of Naples, Fla.-based Cederquist Medical Wellness Center Inc., as its national spokesperson. The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a professional medical society of licensed physicians who specialize in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics) and its associated conditions. Formed in 1950, ASBP has been instrumental in offering practical information that doctors can use in their bariatric practices, and supporting public policies to prevent overweightness and obesity. Cederquist's practice specializes in comprehensive weight management. With the growing national concern about obesity in America, Cederquist's expertise, decades of experience and support of other ASBP members make her an invaluable resource for media professionals. Cederquist says her goal is to build the ASBP's leadership role and capabilities in the fields of food, nutrition and health. "With the leadership of ASBP's board of directors and the participation of all our members, we will make great strides in achieving ASBP's mission of educating Americans to the causes of obesity and the future of good nutrition in America," Cederquist said. "That will mean educating the public and other medical professionals as to the role of the bariatric physician. Personally, my goal is to help people understand the affect of fad diets on their weight and metabolism and lead them toward a more healthy understanding of weight management." A noted teacher and public speaker, Cederquist continues to stay abreast of obesity issues, recently attending Harvard Medical School's "Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity" symposium. She is also a regular television medical news correspondent for NBC News in the Florida market, addressing questions about obesity and nutrition during live broadcasts. A noted newspaper columnist, magazine contributor, and book author, Cederquist's work has been published in such periodicals as "The Bariatrician," "Neapolitan Family Magazine," and "Southwest Florida Parenting Magazine." In 2002 Cederquist published her first book, the acclaimed "Helping Your Overweight Child," which earned national attention for its clarity, compassionate tone and practical guidance. She is now working on her second book, "Big Fat Lies," an incisive look at the confusing, and often fraudulent business of the weight-loss industry, due out in 2005. Currently, she is working on a public health segment on the American obesity crisis on behalf of the ASBP for national television and radio syndication. A native of New York and a National Merit Scholar, Cederquist won full scholarship to the University of Miami's Honors Medical Education program before even graduating high school, and she went on to complete both her bachelor's and M.D. in six years. She was admitted to both Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honors society, for which she was later elected an officer. Upon being awarded her M.D. in 1991, Cederquist was honored with the national Upjohn Achievement Award for Outstanding Qualities in a Physician. After interning in family practice at Fairfax (Va.) Hospital, Cederquist was appointed chief resident at the Medical College of Virginia, where she assumed faculty teaching responsibilities for medical students and other residents, and subsequently earned her board certification in family practice. Cederquist's clinical work with patients of all ages gave her a comprehensive view of average Americans' health issues, and she observed that too many of the problems faced by her patients were directly related to their weight. This inspired her particular interest in bariatrics, the specialty of medical weight management, and she began the work to earn her board certification in bariatrics. She remains one of only about 250 physicians in the nation to have achieved board certification in the field. Cederquist is certified with the American Board of Bariatric Medicine, the American Board of Family Practice and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Editor's Note: To arrange a media interview with Dr. Caroline J. Cederquist, call (239) 593-3352. Dr. Cederquist is also available for speaking engagements.

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Organization to award $9,650 in prize money.

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ATTLEBORO, Mass./EWORLDWIRE/Jan. 11, 2005 --- The Williams Chorale Bacardi Fallon Scholarship Competition is to award $9,650 in prize money. WHO: The Williams Chorale Peter J. Williams, Director WHAT: The Williams Chorale Bacardi Fallon Scholarship Competition for high school juniors and seniors pursuing vocal or instrumental studies. Open to students in all New England States, New Jersey and New York. WHEN: Application deadline: March 11, 2005. Competition will take place Saturday, April 23, 2005. WHERE: Immanuel Lutheran Church 647 North Main Street (Rte. 152) Attleboro, Massachusetts APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application must be postmarked no later than March 11, 2005. For application and information, visit www.thewilliamschorale.org or contact Peter J. Williams, Director, The Williams Chorale, P.O. Box 3267, South Attleboro, MA, 02703; call by phone, 508-285-2354; e-mail twodogprod@aol.com. About The Scholarship Auditions The Williams Chorale is proud to announce its fourth annual scholarship competition for high school juniors and seniors who are pursuing vocal or instrumental studies. With generous sponsorship from the Bacardi Fallon Scholarship Fund, this highly competitive competition will award $9,650. This includes an exceptional $8,000 in prize money to the top three talented high school students: $5,000 (first prize), $2,000 (second prize) and $1,000 (third prize). In addition, all applicants chosen to compete at the April 2005 competition who do not finish in the top three will receive $150. Each prize-winning student will also be a featured soloist with the Williams Chorale in its Annual Spring concert in May 2005. This unique competition not only provides students with scholarship monies to further their private studies, it gives them the extraordinary and rare opportunity to perform with an established, well-respected performing arts ensemble. And, in an era of funding cuts and downsizing of arts organizations, this extraordinary scholarship competition speaks volumes to the Williams Chorale's commitment to young artists. Originally limited to high school juniors and seniors in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, the competition has generated such a phenomenal response in its three short years that it is now open to students who reside or are domiciled in any of the New England states, New York or New Jersey. This competition is rapidly becoming the premier music competition in the northeast and is poised to expand throughout the nation in the very near future. Williams Chorale' Director, Peter Williams, commented: "This is a rigorous competition that brings forth the best and brightest talent. After the initial screening from student recordings, the process becomes even more intense. From the hundreds of applicants, 12 to 14 are selected to perform in public and before the panel of judges. The talent that is seen and heard at the competition is truly amazing." Prospective competitors must first submit an application (downloaded at www.thewilliamschorale.org) and a demonstration recording by the March 11, 2005 deadline; students will be notified by the selection committee if they are invited to compete at the April 23, 2005 competition. Contestants will be asked to prepare a solo selection from the classical or baroque periods, and a piece of their choice, and they must bring their own accompanist if selected to perform. Adjudicators will be Williams Chorale Music Director and Pianist Peter J. Williams, baritone Stephen F. Fallon, music educator Michael G. Noonan, and Great Woods Chamber Orchestra Conductor Earl Raney.

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Peter Williams The Williams Chorale P.O. Box 3267 So. Attleboro, MA 02703 PHONE. (508) 285-2354 EMAIL: twodogprod@aol.com http://www.thewilliamschorale.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

1/10/2004

CONTACT: Scott Shine -- President, Florida Open Beaches Foundation, Inc.

tel. (904) 343-8325

email: scott@openbeaches.org

www.openbeaches.org

Florida Open Beaches Act

2005 session of the Florida Legislature

Florida Legislator, Aaron P. Bean (Baker, Nassau, Union and parts of Bradford, Clay, Duval Counties) has begun the process of introducing the Florida Open Beaches Act to the 2005 legislative session. The current version has been reviewed and modified by general counsel representing the Florida Legislature and can be found on the web at:

http://www.openbeaches.org/foba.pdf

(see attachment)

Of the Nation's three largest coastal states, Florida is the only state that does not have a specific set of laws to protect public beach access. The Surfrider Foundation and the Florida Open Beaches Foundation initially brought the Open Beaches act to the Duval Delegation in 2003. The act has gone through significant refinements since that time.

It is important to note that Florida has only one beach access point for every 5 miles of coast. That equates to about 10,000 people per access and does not include the approximately 50 million tourists that visit the state each year (source – Surfrider Foundation State of the Beach Report 2003).

The issue is of growing concern as public right-of-ways leading to, and adjacent to, Florida's beaches have been increasingly closed during the past half-century. In Northeast Florida, a local county government vacated a 1.7-mile strip of public right-of-way directly adjacent to 14 publicly owned beach access points. The value of the property was estimated to be more than $6 million.

“Preservation of access to our public beaches is a valuable legacy we need to leave to the next generation. The Open Beaches Foundation commends Rep. Aaron Bean for his dedication and courage in sponsoring this legislation.” Scott Shine – President, Florida Open Beaches Foundation.