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My earliest recollection of newspapers involved a puppy and Watergate. I guess what the puppy was depositing on those newspapers is what Nixon was doing to the country. At age 5, all I knew is that both caused a big stink.

I wish I could say my journalistic curiosity was piqued by Woodward and Bernstein, but it was more (John) Wooden and Bernie (Carbo) that steered me toward a career in reporting.

After growing up in Windsor Locks, Conn., I split my college years between Ohio State and Arizona State. I arrived in Florida in 2005 after working for seven years as editor of a weekly newspaper in Enfield, Conn., and serving as public-relations director for an Eastern Junior Hockey League team.

The sports section is still the most vital part of a newspaper to me, though I grimly admit that obituaries seem to be gaining significance.

I enjoy being the sports editor for Lee County and welcome all comments and suggestions. Better yet, a friendly "hello" at a game.

Recent stories:

• Another Dubrasky, another state champion at EHS
  November 26, 2008
• Chips (and putts) to benefit cancer victims
  November 26, 2008
• Fast start for Wildcats under new coach
  November 26, 2008
• Strong finish for South's Ryan
  November 25, 2008
• Montoya upbeat after record time
  November 25, 2008
• Prep swimming: South standout Wagner decides on Jayhawks
  November 19, 2008
• PHOTOS Prep cross country: Immokalee's Pierre, Naples girls win Class 2A region titles
  November 14, 2008
• Prep football: Rivals South Fort Myers, Cypress Lake try to end season on positive note
  November 14, 2008
• Estero's Wheeler scores six against Dunbar
  November 13, 2008
• College Sports Notes
  November 12, 2008
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Estero senior forward Katelyn Sundin (14) blocks the path of a Clewiston guard during the Wildcats’ 52-28 win on Tuesday night.


Sophomore guard Maya Rismay (with ball) and the Estero girls basketball team appear headed in the right direction under new coach Earnest Pittman II. The Wildcats improved to 3-0 with a 52-28 win against visiting Clewiston on Tuesday night.


Lely's Andy Martinez, second from left, tries to pass Choctawhatcee's Hakeem Tarpley during the Class 3A boys cross country state final on Saturday at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. Martinez finished 31st with a time of 16:33. / KEVIN JOHNSON


Lely's Amber Imm sprints to the finish line ahead of Belleview's Anne-Marie Blaney in the Class 3A girls cross country state final. Imm finished 15th on the 5K course at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. / KEVIN JOHNSON


Barron Collier's Brian Alexander sprints to the finish line in last Saturday's Class 3A boys cross country state final at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. Alexander finished 21st with a time of 16:21. / KEVIN JOHNSON

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