Editorial: A hero nonethelessSign has good adviceTrue dedicationCovering a real needLascheids' light shines

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Scott McIntyre/Staff Pamela Jones-Morton, 64, is applauded by Bonita Springs Fire Commission and staff at Medal of Valor ceremony.

A bright, shiny starfish for Pamela Jones-Martin, 64, a mild-mannered park ranger at Lovers Key.

She witnessed a terrible traffic accident near there on her way to a Christmas party on Dec. 10. She stopped and put herself in harm's way to rescue a grandmother and infant from an overturned, burning vehicle.

Like most heroes, she says she did only what anyone else would do: follow our best instincts for our fellow man.

The human spirit can be incredible.A starfish to the marquees at Napes High School for making us smile.

In advance if midterm tests this week, the big signs said:

Exam Week

Study Eat Sleep

Study Some More

Good LuckA civic-minded starfish to the Estero Council of Community Leaders for tenure on the job.

The highly effective forum for neighborhood and property association officials on Friday held its 100th monthly meeting.

The tradition for 40 or so representatives to convene and work together on community problems and opportunities started in 2003.

These hard workers do have a limit. They take Julys off.A starfish to charitable organizations that focus on real needs and keep it simple.

Baby Basics makes a difference in our area for parents struggling to keep their little ones in diapers, which are getting more expensive.

Families who meet certain income requirements actually get the Baby Basics diapers from a network of established social service agencies.

For more information about Baby Basics, email info@babybasicscollier.org or visit the website, babybasicscollier.org.A starfish to Dr. Bill and Nancy Lascheid and Hodges University for naming them Humanitarians of the Year.

The Lascheids are founders of Naples' Neighborhood Health Clinic, which serves the working poor. The clinic eases the load on emergency rooms and makes referrals to participating physicians for further care when needed.

The Lascheids have been honored by many programs, including the Daily News' own Healthcare Heroes in 2011, for founding the clinic 16 years ago.

The Lascheids deserve each and every public pat on the back — and then some.