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 The Ave Maria Choraliers entertained at several Naples nursing homes this week, performing a Christmas program of songs and narrations of the Nativity story.
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 Ave Maria Knights of Columbus served up hundreds of pancakes Sunday at a "Breakfast with St. Nick" fundraiser on the AMU campus. Pictured, Abigail (L) and Madeline Augustine with Santa.
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The Jackson Lab is mindful of the values of the Ave Maria community, spokesman Mike Hyde told an overflow crowd at a "town meeting" Tuesday that was organized by town residents to give people a chance to learn about all aspects of the proposed development.
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Board of County Commissioners chairman Fred Cole acknowledged Tuesday there are "very serious obstacles" to the Jackson Lab project, but said that until all the information about the project is known, it would be wrong to approve a motion for Collier County staff to halt all work on the project. A majority of commissioners agreed, voting 3-2 vote to reject the motion by Commissioner Tom Henning.
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 The first of 15 marble panels depicting The Annunciation was hoisted into place on the front of the Ave Maria Oratory Saturday. Above, a crane lowers the panel into place. (photo by Don Stuller) [UPDATE] See pictures of panels 2-5 added in full story
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 Sights and sounds of the Christmas season filled the Ave Maria town center Friday evening for the annual Celebration of Lights. New this year: prizes for the best decorated homes in Ave Maria, with first prize going to the Hubers of Emerson Park (pictured above).
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 The 15 carved marble blocks that will depict The Annunciation on the front of the Ave Maria Oratory will begin to be mounted in place within a few days. Above, work crews applying waterproofing to the oratory façade.
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The AMU Film Society's final showing of the fall term is the 2000 Coen Brothers movie O Brother, Where Art Thou, a story with a Homeric theme set in the Deep South during the Great Depression. The screening is at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall of the academic building, with a lecture and discussion afterward at The Bean led by economics professor Dr. Joseph Burke. All are welcome, and there is no admission charge for the film. For an interview with Dr. Burke on the film society's blog, click here.
UPDATE: Gov.-elect Rick Scott's support is vital for the jackson Lab project to proceed, Barron Collier executive Blake Gable said Tuesday. Mr. Gable told Jeff Lytle of the Naples Daily News that he did not know where Mr. Scott stands on the matter at this time, but discussions will be held with the governor-elect in the new year. "If the governor is questionable and doesn't think it's a good idea, I'm not interested in moving forward," Mr. Gable said.
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Some Ave Maria residents are sponsoring a forum the evening of Dec. 14 to discuss several aspects of the controversial project including matters relating to ethics, town development and specifics of genetics science. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at The Bean of Ave Maria.
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The Ave Maria Hometown Band and Orchestra will perform their winter concert Saturday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Ave Maria University student union ballroom. Sunday, the Ave Children's Theater will present A Christmas Carol at 3 p.m., also in the ballroom, with a repeat performance at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Right, Lupe Cunningham as Tiny Tim at a Christmas Carol rehearsal.
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 The Collier County Sheriff's Office is working with Ave Maria resident Tom DiFlorio to start a program called Community Volunteer Patrols in Ave Maria. As part of the program, which is already operating in many other areas of the county, volunteers patrol neighborhoods in a marked car to deter crime and report suspicious activity. Above, Mr. DiFlorio and Cpl. Dave Johnson, a local liaison for community outreach.
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The Collier County Planning Commission heard from several Ave Maria residents Thursday morning before voting to approve shifting the location of 50 commercially-zoned acres to a site on Oil Well Rd. proposed for construction of the Jackson Laboratory facility. The change still needs approval from the Board of County Commissioners.
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 Penny Long (L) and Jonathan Comden of Ave Maria advanced to the National Junior Olympic Championships Dec. 11 in Alabama after strong showings in the Florida regional competition last weekend. Above, Penny and Jonathan with assistant coach Ann Stokman.
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 Ave Maria Development has announced a contest for the best-decorated homes this Christmas season. Prizes are Publix gift certificates of $300, $200 and $100. Judges will be driving around town Dec. 5 to pick their favorites. UPDATE: Winners will be announced around 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the Celebration of Lights in the town center. Click here for a PDF flyer with more info

Ave Maria University has received approval to grant Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Psychology beginning with the spring term.
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 The Ave Maria men's basketball team thrashed Trinity College 105-85 in the game played Saturday afternoon at the official opening of the Tom Golisano Field House. Above, Ave Maria's Jimmy Torney (in white) wins the game's opening tip-off.
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Haley Fournier, a junior at Palmetto Ridge High School, finished fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Florida High School Athletic Association Division 2A state champsionships held recently in Orlando. More than 4,300 swimmers from 144 schools competed at the meet.
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At least three separate legal proceedings are under way and their outcome may determine the fate of the Jackson Lab project.
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Former major league catcher Johnny Bench has established a scholarship fund to help students attend Ave Maria University, AMU announced Thursday. The hall-of-famer (left) has headlined the university's annual golf fundraiser for the last few years and will do so again at this year's event Dec. 2-3.
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Passages b: 5/28, Austin Thomas Northon b: 5/15: Gabriel Christian Barba
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