Learn about why Proton Therapy can provide an important alternative to traditional radiation treatment. This form of treatment which was only available in other parts of the USA now means that residents will have this form of treatment on their doorstep.
Engage Estero Safety Council is made of volunteers serving as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
Road Safety in Greater Estero By Contributing Author, Mark Novitski, and Engage Estero Consultant. Everyone has their definition of what determines road safety or, conversely, what makes our roads unsafe. In writing extensively about Corkscrew Road, I have...
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comprtroller Kevin Karnes is now offering an alert notification system for Lee County property owners to reduce fraud. When you sign-up, if a deed, mortgage, or other non-Court official record is recorded in your name, you will be...
Engage Estero Environment Council is a volunteer group focusing on improving water and air quality and mitigating and eliminating the effects of climate warming in greater Estero.
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
Engage Estero Community Health Council comprises health* and safety-minded volunteers who think about community health comprehensively with a common desire to improve the overall health of the citizens of greater Estero.
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The facts Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 300,000 lives annually. Approximately 95 percent of SCA victims die before they reach a hospital or receive medical attention. How Can We Help Reduce This...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
By Mike Wasson, Director, Engage Estero The Village of Estero Council issued a Proclamation its Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th honoring 39 Estero High School Students who were presented the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards. In his remarks, Jon McLain, Village of...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
Engage Estero believes the best way to get a community involved is to make sure they are aware of the issues impacting their future, and know how to impact those decisions before they are made. We conduct and publish original research and articles aimed at getting residents Engaged.
Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator
ECCL Environment Council
Julie’s career has involved 33-years as an ICU registered nurse in Ohio, retiring two years ago. She has been a seasonal resident in Estero for 13 years.
In 2019, Julie approached the ECCL to consider adopting Hwy 41 in Estero through the FDOT Adopt a Highway program, and the program commenced in October 2020. Participants from over 30 communities and businesses have stepped up and helped in these efforts on Hwy 41. Marathon/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill has provided water and ice at each event to support the volunteers.
Julie also participates in Lee County’s Adopt a Road program and Keep Lee County Beautiful events. Julie helped initiate the Village of Estero Adopt a Road program, starting with Estero Parkway, and encouraged others to clean up roads and properties. Her efforts resulted in more volunteers stepping up and adopting other county and village-maintained roads in Estero.
Julie said, “I am very pleased to be a part of efforts to promote the environmental health and beauty of Estero while increasing awareness throughout our community.”
Julie’s efforts were recently acknowledged by the Estero Village Council at a recent meeting (recognizing Julie Yellig), the ECCL/Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator.
(From left to right- Vice-Mayor Jon McLain, Councilmember Larry Fiesel, Julie Yellig, Councilmembers Joanne Ribble, Jim Wilson, Jim Ward, Jim Boesch, and Mayor Katy Errington.)
More than 4 tons of litter have been collected since the program began. Yellig also assists volunteers for the local Adopt-a-Road program supported by the Village of Estero and the Keep Lee County Beautiful program. The ECCL is immensely pleased to have Julie as a part of our team of volunteers.
We have many opportunities to contribute your talent, experience, and skills. If you are encouraged by Julie’s commitment, please visit Volunteer | Estero Today to learn about our health, recreation, education, environment, safety and transportation, communications Councils and committees, and other programs.
For more information, please get in touch with our Chief Operations Officer, Mark Novitski, ecclsecretary@gmail.com, to learn more about how you can participate, be productive and give back to our community.
