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VOL. 11, NO. 18 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers MAY 11, 2012 Free Summer Gardening Workshop Offered At Alliance For The Arts

Millisa Bell with the subtropical vine luffa (or loofah), one of the summer crops she recom- mends for Southwest Florida he Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket kicks off the 2012 hot weather season this Saturday, May 12 with a free Gardening in Southwest Florida’s Summer Tworkshop by master gardener Millisa Bell (known as The Unruly Gardener). Unlike in northern latitudes, summer is a challenging growing season in our part of the world because most kitchen garden crops won’t tolerate the heat, humidity and increased insect populations. Bell will share her knowledge and insights, including what to grow, part-shade strategies, organic pest control, cover crops and pollination. The hour-long presentation begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a Q & A. It This young bald eagle is now thriving thanks to the tireless efforts of CROW’s staff will be held outdoors beneath the shade trees, but will be moved indoors in case of rain. Picnic tables and chairs will be available. CROW Case Of The Week: continued on page 16 Young Bald Eagle Update by Patricia Molloy Blues Brothers Soul Band Performs he first time he got out to the flight cage, you should have seen him,” Dr. At The Davis Art Center May 18 Heather said with a huge smile. “He immediately began flapping his wings, “Tover and over, having such a good time. Finally, he took off and flew for the first time in his life. We are all very excited!” On April 6, a juvenile bald eagle arrived at CROW in critical condition, unable to move because a long string was wrapped around its wings and legs. The prognosis was very grim, as the string had cut into its bones. It was placed on strict cage rest: even though it was fitted with a splint and cast, any significant pressure could have shattered his bones. After three weeks, follow-up radio- graphs were taken at Coral Veterinary Clinic in Fort Myers, as CROW’s X-ray camera had ceased to function. The images showed that the bird’s fractures had healed, but it had lost some mobility in its foot and the hock joint (like a human’s ankle joint). The eagle was moved to the large flight cage to begin physical therapy on its foot and to exercise its chest muscles, which were weak due to its previous inability to flap its wings or fly. He is still taking pain medication, hidden in one of the fish of his daily meals. “He’s pretty smart, and sometimes figures out which fish has the medication in it and won’t eat it. On those days, we can see his discomfort in that leg,” noted Dr. Heather. Blues Brothers Soul Band in concert It is time for the eagle to undergo a new set of X-rays to ensure that there are no infections in the bone, that it is healing properly, and that its bone density is returning. Every time that it is transported off island, it is extremely stressful for the bird, as each ne of the hottest tribute bands in the area, Blues Brothers Soul Band, will trip takes three to four hours. Judging by his talons and strong beak, staff members are perform outside the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center during the next Music not eager to capture him for transport. OWalk on Friday, May 18. continued on page 13 continued on page 16 2 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now Lions Park Swimming Pool And Legendary Coach Wes Nott by Gerri Reaves n 1946, the Fort Myers Lions Club dedicated Lions Park on Cleveland Avenue near the foot of South Street. Part of that Icity-park complex over the years was the swimming pool, where the swim teams from nearby Fort Myers High School trained. For a coach, the teams had a man who came to be known as one of the best swim coaches in Florida: Wes Nott. Countless students remember Coach Nott for helping them to achieve their best both in and out of the water by emphasizing hard work and good sportsmanship. He devoted himself to teaching children to swim, teaching an estimated 8,000 children in the city’s summer swim program over the years. In his native Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was a state diving champion and lettered four years on his college swimming team. He also overcame the difficulties associated with having polio when he was 18 months old. In this undated photo, Coach Wes Nott trains unidentified swimmers at the Lions Park pool Nott joined the staff of Fort Myers High School as an assistant football coach in photo courtesy of the Nott Family and A.J. Basset 1945, but is remembered most as a swim coach. In 1970, for example, the high school’s Green Wave finished third in the state championships. Then travel the short distance to the Coach Nott retired in 1974 and died in 1984 at age 78. However, his legacy lived Southwest Florida Museum of History at on. The pool on Cleveland Avenue was named in his honor. 2031 Jackson Street to learn more about Today, the pool is gone, but a fountain and sculptor Don Wilkins’ monument to the high school coaches who made a differ- revered coach are located on the site. ence. Stop by the former site of the Lions Park swimming pool, where for many years, For information, call 321-7430 or go splashing sounds harmonized with Cleveland Avenue traffic. to www.museumofhistory.org. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Be sure to visit the Southwest Florida Historical Society, where you can learn the answer to questions such as “how many public swimming pools have existed in Fort Myers over its history?” The all-volunteer non-profit organization is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Contact the society at 939-4044, or drop by on Wednesday or Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon. Sources: The archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society

Don Wilkins’ sculpture of Coach Wes Nott memorializes a man who taught an esti- A fountain and memorial to Coach Nott are on the former pool site on Cleveland Avenue mated 8,000 local children to swim photo by Gerri Reaves photo by Gerri Reaves

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Mothers will receive free admission at the Edison Ford on May 13 and can enjoy refreshments at the Ford Estate along the Caloosahatchee Edison Ford Inventor’s Camp begins May 29 n addition to tours and regular activities at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, May 29 to June 1 – Super Solar Scientists there are special programs and activities to engage both visitors and residents June 4 to 8 – Space & Rockets Ithroughout the week. June 11 to 15 – Kitchen Chemistry (FULL) The month of May is highlighted with the start of Edison Ford Inventor’s Summer June 18 to 22 – Animation Camp; Mother’s Day activities; free admission to veterans on Memorial Day and new June 25 to 29 – Movie Making Magic tour options including Edison Ford Garden Tour; and Edison Ford Tour, Lunch & River July 9 to 13 – Eager Engineers (FULL) Cruise on Wednesdays and Thursdays; as well as a variety of other special programs July 16 to 20 – Time Travelers throughout the month. Call 334-7419 for additional information. July 23 to 27 – Physics In Motion Registration is now open for Edison Ford Inventor’s Summer Camp that begins July 30 to August 3 – Smarts In Arts May 29 and runs through August 3 in science, art and nature. Camps are separated In addition, the following activities will be offered this month: by grade levels – first to third and fourth to sixth. Students in the seventh grade and • Garden Talk: Summer Vegetable Gardening – May 12 at 9 a.m. above can qualify as Summer Camp counselors. Registration fee for Edison Ford Edison Ford horticulturists will teach the basics of summer vegetable gardening in members is $200; non-members are $230. Southwest Florida including what grows best in the summer months, bed preparation, The Inventor’s Summer Camp schedule includes: continued on page 4 4 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 pest control, compost and planting from seeds. Reservations not required. Edison museum and lab; boat cruise on the Caloosahatchee River as well as tour of the river Ford members are free, non-members $5. Participants will receive 20 percent off in with naturalist commentary; and buffet lunch at the Royal Palm Yacht, a private club the Edison Ford Garden Shoppe. overlooking the river. Cost for adults is $45; children 12 and under $35. • Free Admission To Moms On Mother’s Day – May 13 • Edison Ford Garden Tour – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. The Edison Ford is offering free admission to any mother accompanied with their Join Edison Ford curatorial garden staff to experience the 20 acres of gardens of paid child on Mother’s Day. Free admission includes a tour of the historic homes, gar- the Edison and Ford families in a whole new way. Thomas Edison designed the gardens, Edison Ford Museum and Edison’s Research Laboratory. dens of his winter estate for many purposes including research. Mina Edison, a leader • Mother’s Day at the Riverside Gardens – May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in community garden and beautification councils, planted for beauty. The new tour Celebrate your mom with delectable deserts, sangria or lemonade on the Ford combines the history of the site and landscape, as well as advice on gardening from Estate overlooking the Caloosahatchee River. Edison Ford Banyan Café will have a expert staff. Cost for Edison Ford members is free, non-members $40. Tour includes variety of deserts and beverages for purchase, as families enjoy the beautiful the river- audio wand. side gardens. Edison Ford members receive free admission; non-members cost: Edison The Edison Ford is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For additional information, Ford Site Historian Tour admission for adults $25, children 12 and under $15; Audio call 334-7419 or visit www.edisonfordwinterestates.org. Tour admission for adults $20, children 12 and under $11 (remember, moms are free). Prices of refreshments and desserts vary. • HomeSchool: Simply Solar – May 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. HomeSchoolstudents will learn about solar energy and how it is used around the Fort Myers Beach Chamber’s Taste world including the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Students will create a solar cooker to take home. Students and their parents can enroll in a two hour program with curric- Of The Beach Draws 2,500 People ulum that follows the Next Generation Florida Sunshine State Standards. Pre-visit cur- loudy skies didn’t keep the crowds away from the Fort Myers Beach riculum materials will be mailed to registered families. Registration required. Program Chamber’s 17th Annual Taste of the Beach, held on April 29 at Bay Oaks recommended for grades 1 to 6. Edison Ford members are $5; non-members $15 CRecreation Center. The event drew a crowd of more than 2,500 people for a (one adult, one child), additional $5 per child. fun-filled day full of great food, music and good natured competition. • Tea & Tour Tuesdays – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cadillac Blue and Supernatural rocked the house and celebrity Chef Tim Creehan Edison Ford and the Royal Palm Yacht Club will be serving up a tour of the his- served up great food during his cooking demonstrations. The Skeleton Pirate made toric homes, gardens, Edison Ford Museum and Lab as well as tea at the Yacht Club an appearance in the afternoon and Way Too Tall Torri spent the day making balloon on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Several of Mrs. Edison’s favorite tea time creations and posing with groups for photos. recipes will be served including Mina’s Old Fashioned Cornflake Cookies as well as hot For the second year, local businesses added another element to the annual event and cold fruit tea, scones with local jams and honey, and a variety of delectable tea with a business expo giving not only the restaurants an opportunity to showcase what sandwiches. Garden hats and dress are encouraged. Cost for Edison Ford members is they have to offer but other local businesses as well. $20, non-members $40. Reservations requested. Groups may schedule special times “I was thrilled with the quality and number of exhibitors for the event and the num- and dates at a special rate, subject to availability. ber of people from our community that came through the expo,” said event organizer • Free Admission To Veterans & Their Families On Memorial Day – May 28 Terry Luster. “The responses from businesses were positive and most declared that The Edison Ford is offering free admission to United States veterans and their they would be back next year.” families on May 28. Free admission includes a tour of the historic homes, botanical Taste of the Beach 2012 winners included: gardens, Museum and Edison Research Lab. Veterans must present a VA identification • Best Appetizer: JoJo’s on the Beach at the Pink Shell Resort – “Quick fried” Key card or their DD214 papers to receive free admission. West calamari • Edison Ford Tour, Lunch & River Cruise – Wednesdays and Thursdays • Best Beef/Pork Entree: Charley’s Boat House Grill – Lean baby back ribs with Visitors to the Edison Ford will enjoy an audio tour of the historic homes, gardens, barbecue sauce • Best Chicken Entree: Chuck’s Last Stop - Five pepper chicken pasta • Best Fish Entree: Maria’s Old Florida Beach Bar & Grille – Salmon Duval • Best Shellfish Entree: Nauti Turtle – Parmesan shrimp • Best Dessert: Gulfshore Grill – Banana monkey bread • People’s Choice: The Beached Whale It is going to be a • Best Booth: Parrot Key Caribbean Grill Also, the results of the server competition saw Big Game Waterfront Grill taking top honors. Second place went to Parrot Key Caribbean Grill while third place went to beautiful Mother’s Day! The Beached Whale. For more information about Taste of the Beach, contact the Fort Myers Beach Area SpecialSpecial Mother’sMother’s DayDay HoursHours:: Chamber of Commerce at 454-7500 or visit www.TasteofFortMyersBeach.com.

"RUNCH s,UNCH s$INNER theater or walk on water with a little help Registration Now from colloidal chemistry. Imaginarium Science Center members Open For Camp receive a camp discount. Registration is now open and spaces are filling fast. Sign Imaginarium up online at www.i-sci.org or call 321- amp Imaginarium makes science 7410. Make your Mother’s Day reservations today! fun with some art, history and Cmath thrown in for good measure. This summer, Camp Imaginarium will Genealogical take place Monday through Friday from 9 Reservations accepted. Party rooms for private functions. a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care 8 a.m. to Society To Meet 239-489-2233. 5:30 p.m.) from June 4 to August 3. he quarterly meeting of the Lee Themed weekly sessions for rising County Genealogical Society will Serving 11:00 am - 10 pm seven days a week. kindergarten to seventh graders feature Ttake place this Saturday, May 12 an integrated curriculum, small class from 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting will (APPYHOURDAILYWITHASPECIALBARMENUAND,IVEMUSIC sizes and professional staff. Campers will be followed by a presentation by Society explore robotics, rocketry, engineering, President Carol Rooksby Weidlich on the chemistry, nature, animals and more. topic, Exploring FamilySearch.org. Camp Imaginarium sessions include On Thursday, May 17, another gath- immersive science discovery labs, educa- ering of the Lee County Genealogical tional hands-on activities, games, crafts, Society will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. special guests and exhibit exploration. Weidlich’s lecture will focus on Exploring Innovative integrated curriculum fosters The 1940 U.S. Federal Census. curiosity and an overall love of learning. Both meetings will be held at Wesley Participants may build a robot, launch United Methodist Church, 4141 De Leon 8700 Gladiolus Drive. (Winkler and Gladiolus) a rocket, explore the seashore, create Street in Fort Myers. Guests are always across the street from Sweet Bay. their own 3-D movie to premiere in the welcome to attend. THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 5 leeparks.org or by phone at 533-7440. Summer Camp Sign up early to ensure a spot for your camper. And Scholarship The Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is offering scholarships Opportunities to pay for the registration fees for a week f your child loves nature and wants of summer camp at the slough. Students to learn more about it, sign up for from ages 10 to16 are asked to submit a Icamp at the Six Mile Cypress Slough one-page essay explaining “Why I want Preserve. This wetland nature preserve to go to Summer Camp at the Slough.” in the heart of Fort Myers offers a wide Requirements: variety of outdoor and indoor activities 1. Submission from any student age focusing on different nature topics and 10 to 16 who wishes to attend camp at themes. Each week culminates in an the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in off-boardwalk tour exploring this beauti- Fort Myers for one of the selected weeks. ful natural area. Camp size is small, just Indicate which week is desired. 15 to 20 campers per week with guest 2. One-page essay, preferably hand speakers, camp staff and volunteers all written. Must include student’s name and mentoring them about nature. age and address for notification if award- The slough provides two different ed fees for a week of camp. types of camps for kids ages 10 to 16. 3. Explain why you would like to Summer Naturalists Camp is geared attend summer camp at the slough. Lucinda Sutton, Thuy Nguyen, and Mariliese Ras towards 10- to 12-year-olds who want to Winning submittals may be published in USF. Nguyen is originally from Vietnam learn more about nature and the environ- the newsletter Connections. Scholarships and has been in the United States for a ment. This camp runs June 25 to 29 and 4. Essays must be submitted by May year and a half. July 2 to 6 (no camp on July 4) from 8 31. Winners will be notified by June 15. Awarded To Trio The Continental Women’s Club started a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 5. If camper is already enrolled in Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Summer by Di Saggau their scholarship program in 1997 and to Wilderness Explorers Camp is date has given $25,100 in scholarships designed to challenge older kids ages 12 Camp, the student may still enter an he Continental Women’s Club to 33 young women. to 16 in a variety of wilderness and sur- essay and receive reimbursement for the of Fort Myers recently awarded Also announced was the establish- vival skills. This camp runs July 16 to 20 enrollment fee. T$1,000 scholarships to three ment of the Rose V. Callahan Award and July 23 to 27. The same information 6. Essays should be submitted to: graduating senior girls from area high for Unceasing, Tireless and Inspirational is covered in each subsequent week of Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough schools. Service. Each year, the award will go camp. Each camp day runs from 8 a.m. Preserve, 7791 Penzance Blvd., Fort Letters are sent to the 13 public high to a member of the club who demon- until 4:30 p.m. The cost is $65 per week Myers, FL 33966 or Dr. R. Charles schools in the Lee County School District strates the devotion and commitment to or $58.50 if you register online. There O’Connor at [email protected]. If asking counselor’s to recommend one the principles of the club in the spirit of will be a camp open house on Saturday, you have any questions call 533-7557. girl. The recipient should have demon- Callahan’s loving inspiration. June 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Parents strated qualities of integrity, steadfastness may enroll their campers online at www. of purpose, scholarship, community service and worthy goals. From these rec- ommendations, Continental’s Scholarship NARFE Committee selects three young women who have shown marked improvement May Meeting both academically and socially, and who have financial needs that might affect he NARFE (National Active and their future educational plans. Retired Federal Employees), South The $1,000 scholarships were award- TLee County Chapter #1263 will ed on May 4 to Lucinda Sutton from meet at 11:30 a.m. May 17 at the Ida Baker High School, who will attend Golden Corral Restaurant on Colonial Florida Gulf Coast University; Mariliese Boulevard and Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Ras from South Fort Myers High, who Cypress. The speaker will be James will attend the University of Southern Williamson from Habitat for Humanity. Florida; and Thuy Nguyen from Island For more information call 482-6713 or Coast High School, who will also attend 823-2870.

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Chinese & Japanese Cuisine OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Hotel Indigo) 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 6 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 Hortoons Residential Knox Box Program he Fort Myers Fire Department recently implemented a new pro- Tgram that provides emergency personnel with access to the homes of residents who have medical and/or physical disabilities and might not be able to open their door during a medical emergency. The Residential Knox Box Program utilizes a high security key safe that only Fort Myers firefighters can access. With this box in place, emergency respond- ers can respond quickly, without forcible entry. They simply remove the entrance key stored inside, provide medical assistance and re-lock the door when they leave. This program is ideal for individuals with a history of medical problems, who may be recuperating from a hospital stay, living alone or using an electronic calling or medical alert service. The Residential Knox Box is available to residents of the City of Fort Myers at a cost of approximately $170. The Fire Department also has a limited number of loaner boxes available for those with an immediate need. Fire Department personnel will determine who qualifies for a loaner box based on the information provided on the application. Applications are available at Fire Station One, 2404 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. or online at www.fortmy- To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 ersfire.com.

an array of pageants since she was 3 years old. When she competed in the Tribute To Miss Sarasota Teen USA and the Miss Sarasota USA pageant, Armstead was America’s Heroes first runner-up against a contestant who was the third runner-up at the oin the Fort Myers Recreation Miss Florida Teen USA pageant, a very Division, the Lee County Chapter impressive accomplishment for such a Jof the American Red Cross, and young lady. American Legion Post 38 on Sunday, Prior to gaining her title, Armstead May 27 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers spent two years as part of the Ms. Florida for A Tribute To America’s Heroes, which USA Little Sister mentoring program for will begin at 11 a.m. The tribute will fea- 6 to 13 years old. The program allowed ture performances by noted gospel record- Armstead to speak in social networking ing artist Gayla James, Lee County Young events and make special appearances Artist of the Year Sam Bostic, Ancelyn SEAFOOD RESTAURANT within the community. It also allowed Willis and FMPD Officer Yvetta Dominque. Since 1962 Armstead to gain self confidence at the The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will provide a rifle salute and flyover. The Fort SHRIMP • FROG LEGS • CRABCAKES prime age at 12. FISH • CHICKEN • BURGERS Armstead is a Lexington Middle Myers Police Department will present School student where she is a track ath- the Colors and the United States Coast Mother’s Day Weekend Specials lete. She is also a black belt in Ko Am Guard will be laying a wreath on the Fri & Sat 6-10pm Mu Du at the United Martial Arts Center, Caloosahatchee River. Also, the American Red Cross will Drink & Bucket Specials Aria Armstead, right, Miss Cape Coral where she is a First Dan at Rank Blue. She has been a member of this organiza- be accepting items for “Care Packages” Call for Reservations Teen USA is pictured with Grant Gravitt, for deployed troops such as individually president of Tel-Air Interests Inc. and tion since 2007. Armstead has been a wrapped pieces of hard candy (Twizzlers, executive producer Miss Florida Teen USA/ Girl Scout of Gulfcoast Florida from a MUSIC HOURS Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Roll Pops, bubble Tues 7-10pm • Wed-Sat 8-11pm Miss Florida USA Brownie to a Cadette and enjoys tennis, playing the bass and completed her gum, Skittles, lollipops and Life Savers). Bring in this Ad! Other items include microwave popcorn, LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY second year as a student at the National Miss Cape Coral League Junior Cotillion at the Sidney & peanuts, pretzels, Kool-Aid, drink mixes HOURS Berne Davis Art Center. and other snack foods. Non-perishables Sun & Mon: Closed Teen Crowned Aria Armstead is the daughter include travel size wet wipes, sunscreen, lip balm and foot powder. Toiletry items such Lunch: Tues - Fri 11:30am-3pm n April 28, Aria Armstead was of LaTasha Armstead, office man- Dinner: Tues - Sat 5-11pm ager for the Fort Myers Community as shaving cream, razors, toothbrushes, crowned the 2013 Miss Cape toothpaste, and shower soap/gel while Reservations Recommended Redevelopment Agency in the historic OCoral Teen USA at the age of entertainment activities such as playing River District. 16910 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers 14. She will compete in October in the cards, puzzle books and reading material 239.466.4344 upcoming Miss Florida Teen USA pag- will also be accepted. Find us on Facebook or go to: eant to be held in Hollywood, Florida. Concessions will be available. Bring a www.wix.com/crackerboxrestaurant/2 Armstead has been competing in blanket or lawn chair for seating. THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 7 Community Foundation Announces New Women’s Legacy Fund Angels

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he Women’s Legacy Fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation will honor Susan Johnson and Marian Roelant as its newest Angels among Tothers during its spring luncheon on Friday, May 18 from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Olde Hickory Country Club. The Angel honorary designation is for mothers, sisters, aunts, daughters, grandchildren, friends and other loved ones, either living or deceased, who have had a special impact on the lives of those around them. WLF members can make the special women in their lives a WLF Angel with a minimum contribution of $1,000 in their name. The gifts become part of the WLF endowment fund that impacts the commu- FREE nity through grants that address community needs now and in the future. MARINA As former general manager of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Johnson spent 10 Nellie’s Upstairs Waterside Bar DOCKAGE years overseeing 19 departments and 135 to 150 staff members and actors. Prior to ÆJ^[F[efb[ÉiY^e_Y[WmWhZÇ8[ijBkdY^ 1@=J=ALK"9HHQ"GMJall the time!!! WdZ8[ijMWj[h\hedjH[ijWkhWdj with Dock that, she was head of advertising and public relations for eight years. After 18 years Attendant’s Assistance with Broadway Palm, Johnson has re-invented herself, as she and her popular artist 1111313 1stst Stt., FtFt. MMyyerers BeBeaacch mother, Jean Porpora, recently opened The Nest Home and Garden Shop on First wwwww.w nen rvrvouousnsnelellilieses.n.netet Street in downtown Fort Myers. Nominated by Rusty Brown, Johnson is named an Angel for her theatre leadership GPPS COCOORORDIDINANATETES:S and civic role as past president of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, the ff ff ( c ff f 1 10% OFF Florida Public Relations Association and the Harborside Event Center’sConference and Convention Council. &/("GJ#(( , Patricia Bell, who describes her mother as her family’s angel, nominated her moth- ONE COUPON PER TABLE er Marian Roelant as another WLF Angel. According to Bell, with her giving spirit and Can not be used with any Christian beliefs, Roelantwas a role model for everyone who met her. She taught her other offer. 18% Gratuity may be added to bill before family and others that giving is much greater than receiving. Roelant was the mother discount. 11am - 10pm, of 16 children, grandmother of 52 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 51 great- SUSUUNN Expires May 18, 2012 grandchildren. SUN The Women’s Legacy Fund is a fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, created to enable women in Southwest Florida to direct their giving in focused, strategic ways. The fund’s mission is to engage women in affecting change in our community through collective philanthropy. The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is celebrating its 35th year of supporting the communities of Lee, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Collier counties by connecting donors and their philanthropic aspirations with evolving community needs. The community foundation has provided more than $50 million in grants and scholarships to the communities it serves. During its 2011 fiscal year, SWFLCF granted more than $3 million to more than 100 different organizations supporting education, animal welfare, arts and human services. The event is open to the public. Olde Hickory Country Club is located at 14670 Olde Hickory Boulevard in Fort Myers. The cost is $32 per person and reservations are required by May 11. To register, visit the Community Foundation’s website at www.floridacommunity.com or call 274-5900.

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Bratta’s Piano Bar & Ristorante is serving a special Mother’s Day brunch Treat mom to a sightseeing cruise aboard The Fort Myers Indian Princess dollars buns; butternut squash bisque; Bratta’s serves lunch Monday through seats at Shoals or reserve online at www. Along The River crisp bacon and maple sausage links; Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner OpenTable.com. For more information, other’s Day is Sunday, May 13. tossed house salad with choice of dress- is nightly from 4 to 11 p.m. It is located go to www.sandybutler.com. There are many options for you ings; homemade potato salad; pasta at 12984 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Treat your mother to a sightseeing Mto show mom how much you salad; cheese grits and butter; strawberry Myers. Call 433-4449 or go to www. cruise aboard the paddlewheeler The care. waffles and blueberry pancakes; vegetable brattasristorante.com. Fort Myers Indian Princess. Mom’s Michael Bratta and Brenda Biddle crudité with ranch; peel-and-eat shrimp It is going to be a beautiful Mother’s ticket is half-price with a family of two invite a feast of love and honor with a with cocktail sauce; parmesan and onion Day at Sunshine Grille. Make your and free with a family of four. Boarding special Mother’s Day Brunch at Bratta’s potato latkes; creamy vegetable rice; Mother’s Day reservations today for the begins at 1:30 p.m. and the two-hour Piano Bar & Ristorante from 10:30 carved prime rib seafood quiche with restaurant or a private party room. cruise departs at 2 p.m. Reservations are a.m. to 3 p.m. The price is $24.99 per shrimp, scallops and crab; pineapple Chef Tao and Chef Migel continue required. person and reservations are highly recom- glazed ham with dried cherries; snow to temp locals with their favorite daily Today’s Indian Princess is an authen- mended. crabs with hot butter; seared salmon with specials. Serving lunch and dinner daily tic replica of American steamships; a Choose from a well-chosen array of a lemon grass glaze; chicken catatori over from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the menu fea- sternwheeler capable of five to six knots, dazzling dishes that include eggs benedict penne pasta; pork tenderloin with a bran- tures soups, salads, appetizers, wood-fired with a flat bottom and driving split rear with key lime hollandaise; buttered silver dy apple cinnamon au jus; and assorted flatbreads and a large selection of home- paddles. Many modern paddle wheelers desserts. made comfort foods, wood-grilled steaks are driven by hidden underwater screws and fresh seafood. and the paddles simply spin idly in the There’s something for every taste, flowing water. But the Indian Princess from the All-American cheeseburger to is truly paddle-driven, though for reasons sesame crusted salmon and grilled rack of of efficiency, weight, and pollution the Mother’s Day FREE MIMOSA lamb, all prepared on the wood-fired grill. wood burning boilers of yore have been Buffet Sunshine Grille also offers daily happy replaced by clean-burning diesel engines. SPECIAL hour with a special bar menu and live A trip on the Indian Princess is a trip 10:30am - 3:00pm music. back in time to the days of river travel, $24.99 BELOW! Sunshine Grille is located at 8700 casino gamblers, pirates and the early Gladiolus Drive at the corner of Winkler. American west. TANTALIZING STARTERS • DAZZLING ENTREES Call 489-2233 or go to www.sunshine- The Fort Myers Indian Princess grillefm.com. departs from 2080 Main Street, Fort SCRUMPTOUS DESSERTS Shoals Restaurant & Wine Bar Myers Beach, before the Sky bridge. is serving a three-course Mother’s Day For reservations, call 765-8919 or go to brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost www.indianprincessfortmyers.com. Make Online Reservations For Mother’s Day Buffet & Receive is $20 per person and includes a compli- FREE BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS mentary mimosa. For The Entire Table! First course is croissant with pecan Our email address is Regular Dinner 4pm-9pm & Pre Fixed Dinner 2 for $40 maple glaze or apple strudel. Second course is ham and cheese [email protected] INCLUDES 2 STARTERS, 2 ENTREES, 1 DESSERT & 1 FREE BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE omelet or Quiche Lorraine. 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BRATTASRISTORANTE.COM Shoals Restaurant & Wine Bar and 472-5800 DINNER DAILY 4PM The Sandy Butler Market are located at Jensen’s Marina 239-433-4449 17650 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers 12984 S. CLEVELAND AVE., FORT MYERS Beach. Call 482-6765 to reserve your Captiva Island THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 9 Breakthrough Awards Luncheon wo outstanding businesses and three remarkable individuals will Tbe honored on Thursday, May 10 at Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s Annual Breakthrough Awards Luncheon. The annual event is a cel- ebration of the nonprofit agency’s top achievers, and supporters in the community. This year’s event will be held at Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe Street in Fort Myers. “Goodwill assists people in our communities overcome their barriers and become more independent,” said Kirsten Justin Winings Matt Davis Janet Wilson

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Collier County Solid Waste Management Department with numerous events. O’Donnell, Goodwill’s director of public Two area businesses will also receive relations. “This event allows us to honor Breakthrough Awards: The Ritz-Carlton people who have overcome their own Golf Resort in Naples and the Collier barriers, and also gives us a chance to County Solid Waste Management say ‘thank you’ to the people who are Department. Both will be honored for involved in our programs and support our their support of Goodwill’s mission. mission.” Special recognition will also be paid This year, Goodwill will be honoring to the Florida Sled Hockey Association members of the community in several and Florida Eels sled hockey coach Ron different categories. Breakthrough Award Robichaud. Sled hockey is an adaptive recipients Justin Winings of Cape Coral sport designed to allow participants with and Matt Davis of Naples will both be rec- a physical disability to play ice hockey. ognized for their personal achievements Tickets to the Goodwill Breakthrough overcoming their disabilities through Awards Luncheon are just $50 per per- Goodwill’s career services. son or $750 for a table sponsorship. To An award will also be presented to RSVP, call Madison Mitchell at 995-2106 Goodwill’s Breakthrough Volunteer, Janet ext. 2213 or e-mail MadisonMitchell@ Wilson, who has been involved in the Goodwillswfl.org. The luncheon begins at agency’s annual Festival of Trees for sev- 11:30 a.m. eral years and has also assisted Goodwill For more information, visit www.goodwillswfl.org.

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Randy’s Auto Repair, LLC Lic No. MV 81675 www.RandysAutoRepairLLC.com BUMPER 16191 San Carlos Blvd, Ste 1 TO BUMPER Fort Myers, FL 33908 Tel. 267-2556 &HUWL¿HG6HUYLFH&HQWHUV “Ich spreche Deutsch” OIL CHANGE HOURS: SPECIAL M-F: 9am - 5:30pm $17.99 Sat & Sun: By Appt. FOREIGN & DOMESTIC (up to 5 qts.) 10 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 481-3233; Clint Cottrell, pastor Weekly services: 5:30 p.m., Compline Service at 7 p.m. Churches/ Sunday services: 8 and 11 a.m. Traditional; Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing Peace is a member of the ELCA. We cel- 9:30 a.m. Contemporary; 9:45 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; ebrate weekly communion with traditional Temples Children’s Church K4J Kids for Jesus 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 McGregor ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CYPRESS LAKE UNITED and Church School Blvd, Fort Myers, 437-2599, www.peaceft- CONGREGATION Member of UUA METHODIST CHURCH Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in myers.com, [email protected] 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Six blocks south of the Edison/Ford Winter 482-1250 with Healing. Child care available at 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 Estates; 2 miles N of Colonial Boulevard 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services Minister: Reverend Dr. Wayne Robinson 9:30 a.m. Praise Service services. Daily early learning center/day care Sunday services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School all times JESUS THE WORKER RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday: 11 a.m. Kids Intangible Gifts ses- FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD CATHOLIC CHURCH: 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero sions, kindergarten through sixth grade OUTREACH MINISTRIES 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 239-495-0400 Unitarian Summer: 11 a.m. Tapestry of 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Senior Pastor: Todd Weston Faith Programs, child care provided 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; Adult workshops: 9:30 a.m. Faith Like a Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH 11:30 a.m. Legacy Service, multi-genera- River: Themes from UU History. Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 2154 McGregor Boulevard, tional 226-0900, Email: allfaithsuc@embarqmail. p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. Fort Myers, 218-8343 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER com, Website: www.allfaiths-uc.org Nursery care for pre-school children and Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman Meditation classes. All are welcome. ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service Guided meditations offering many meth- CATHOLIC CHURCH at each service. All are welcome. ods for relaxing the body and focusing 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LAMB OF GOD the mind on virtuous objects to bring Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; 15690 McGregor Boulevard LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL CHURCH increasing peace and happiness into Rosary begins at 10 a.m. Fort Myers, 482-2030 Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan daily activity. For information, class times Lenten services (Presanctiﬁ ed Liturgy) Pastor: David Stauffer. Boulevard, Three Oaks area, and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. start- Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Fort Myers, 267-3525 MeditationInFortMyers.org. ing on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The Penniman, associate pastor 16940 McGregor Boulevard, are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or church is ½ mile past the intersection of Sunday worship services: Fort Myers, 454-3336 Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on 8 a.m. Early Grace Traditional Robert G. Kasten, Pastor ANNUNCIATION GREEK the way to Sanibel. 9 a.m. Awesome Grace Contemporary Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. ORTHODOX CHURCH FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 10:30 a.m. Classic Grace Traditional Nursery available 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison 8:45 & 10 a.m. Sunday School God’s 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Reverend Fr. Athanasios Michalos Estates. Group Junior Church grades one to five Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Service and Sunday MESSIAH REFORMED CHURCH Wee Church Pre-K to K Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Worship Gathering - Sunday 10 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Testimony Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Child care Pastor Alan Bondar Wednsday Service 6 p.m. Sunday School, Community Night provided at all services. Fort Myers Villas Civic Association Bldg. ST. COLUMBKILLE 239-481-2099 Visit our Reading Room for quiet study at: 2306 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Myers, CATHOLIC CHURCH BETH SHILOH 2281 W. First Street, River District 220-8519 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE www.spirituality.com and www.christian- website: messiahreformed.com McGregor and north of Gladiolus. 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 science.com 6:30 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Rabbi: Judah Hungerman FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE noon Sunday Fellowship Lunch Weekly masses: Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, 13545 American Colony Boulevard Monthly Teen Events Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, see website for podcasts, special events, Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; Adult Hebrew Classes. Fort Myers, 936-2511 ministries, calendar, blogs, etc. Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Call for information on full program. Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER Reconciliation is available at the church on BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, Saturdays at noon and by appointment CHURCH OF GOD Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 in the Downtown Fort Myers River District and refreshments after service. nbcmin- 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 [email protected], www.facebook. An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Ministers Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship OF FORT MYERS CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers An ecumenical non-denominational com- 5 p.m. Youth Program 239-985-8503 239-939-4711, www.smlcs.org munity of believers. 7 p.m. Spanish Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Wednesday Fellowship: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. Dinner $5, 6:15 p.m. bible studies Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study Worship: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor MINISTRIES CONGREGATION NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with 9:15 [email protected] 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers a.m. adult and children’s Bible Study, plus CHURCH OF THE CROSS: Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor Pastors: Stu Austin and Howard Biddulph marriage enrichment studies. Divorce Care 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pastors: Jeff Moran and Michael Bulter; Church School: 9:15 a.m. 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship During Lent: Wednesday worship A nondenominational church emphasizing FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School noon and 6:15 p.m. a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: Youth and Children’s programming runs TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE Sunday Service: 9 a.m. Contemporary 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, concurrent to Sunday services. 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. 10:45 a.m. Traditional. 482-3133. Philip White, pastor Nursery care provided at all services Rabbi Jeremy Barras COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning Worship: 10 a.m. 274-1230. For more information visit: E-mail: [email protected] 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 Church School: 10:15 a.m. www.newhopefortmyers.org Cantorial soloist: Lawrence Dermer Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Temple educator: Dale Cohen, MaEd, RJE Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. HOLY THEOTOKOS MONASTERY Meets at Ft. Myers Beach Masonic Lodge Shabbat Services, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 111 Evergreen Road, North Fort Myers, 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. available 997-2846 Eastern Orthodox men’s mon- Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Religious Education; Sunday School and CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH astery. Liturgical services conducted in Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Midweek classes, 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, the English, Greek and Church Slavonic 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Preschool Classes, Monday through Friday 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. languages, following the Julian (Old) 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Web site: www.templebethel.com Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Calendar. Liturgical Services: Sundays and Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 Affiliated: Union for Reform Judaism Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Holy Days: The Third and Sixth Hours at Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 8:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, Meeting, 6:30 p.m. IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 433-0201, CYPRESS LAKE CONGREGATION Saturday, Worship 5 p.m. Rabbi: Rabbi Elyssa Auster PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454-4778 Sunday, Worship- 8 and 9:30 a.m. President: Keith Grossman 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, pastor. Wednesdays during Lent soup dinner at continued on page 11 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 11 From page 10 CHURCH FORT MYERS 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Dining Book Winners Drawn Churches/Temples one mile west of I-75) Minister: The Reverend Allison Farnum Minyan: Monday & Thursday at 9 a.m. By Lexington Builders Club Sunday services and religious education at Services: Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at 9 a.m. For information on all church events call Religious School Sunday morning 561-2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. Web site: www.tjswfl.org UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Preschool director: JoAnn Goldman Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. email [email protected] Healing Circle 11 a.m. 433-0201, Web site: www.tjswfl.org Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. Affiliated: United Synagogue of Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic Conservative Judaism music, meditation in a loving environment. THE CHABAD LUBAVITCH Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz CHURCH 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across Web site: www.chabadswf.org from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Sunday Service: Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. 11 a.m. Blended Worship THE NEW CHURCH www.westminsterfortmyers.org The New Church of SWFL is located WORD OF LIFE CHURCH 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; ates worship services on Sundays at 11 Wednesday 7 p.m. a.m. during the season. Other worship Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi events are held on the beach in Fort Myers ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, Builders Club members drew winners of the new dining book churchflorida.com/ or call for more informa- 481-4040, Interim Pastor Jim Eggert tion 239-481-5535. Pastor Peter Weeks inners of the Delicious Dining Discount Book door prizes from the Fort THOMAS A. EDISON Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Traditional; Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, held the day prior, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 10 a.m. Blended Traditional and were drawn at the April 30 meeting of the Kiwanis Builders Club at 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers W Contemporary; 11:30 a.m. Contemporary. Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ Lexington Middle School. Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Gateway to the Islands advi- Children’s Sunday School, Adult /Teen Ford Winter Estates 334-4978 sor Viki Luster thought this was a most unbiased way to determine the winners. Senior Minister: Douglas Kelchner Bible Classes, 10 a.m. Builders Club is the Middle School arm of Kiwanis, who will also benefit from the Traditional Worship Sunday’s 10:15 a.m. sale of the Kiwanis Gateway to the Islands club’s major fundraising project. Website: www.taecc.com Profits from this 56 restaurant BOGO (buy one, get one) book go back into the UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST continued on page 26

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Part of free jumping fish in a favorite area in the it could have been southern end of the sound and had to the huge full moon give it a shot. I knew I was going to have we had but things to tough it out and felt this was as good a were just not quite place as any to sit on the hook the next right with the tarpon bite. Fishing as day. part of a two-boat charter with clients Ten thousand km traveled and not from France for four days in a row this a single fish even jumped between two week, we really had to work hard at it boats after two days; talk about a little Lillian with his tarpon to get the prize. Splitting up on the two pressure on the captains. While catch- when you least expect it, a cut bait rod Slowly motoring back to my anchor, boats to cover more ground one day we ing bait that morning I had discussed my screamed and I kicked into the mode as I felt a great sense of relief. I had finally would find lots of tarpon moving up and plan for the day’s fishing with the other my adrenaline pumped. I bowed the rod gotten it done and, after a call to the down the beaches of Cayo Costa, North captain, he felt it was a good idea and once as the tarpon jumped again and as other captain who was fishing in hun- Captiva and Captiva, then the next day intended to do the same. With clients the rod came out of the holder, I passed it dreds of rolling tarpon without a single the tarpon would be gone and the hunt onboard we slid into the previous day’s off to the client. We quickly cleared all the bite, was grateful I had stayed put. Once would start all over. spot and quickly saw one free jumping rods, dropped the anchor float and began set back up with the spread out, it did not When you do find daisy-chaining tarpon. No sooner were we set up and to chase the fish on the trolling motor. take long to get that second fish. This tar- schools and pods of slow moving tarpon the other captain called me telling me he Bertrice had never fought a tarpon before pon came up on the surface and inhaled staying up close to the surface out in had just got off the phone with another but had a lot of other fishing experience a live crab. After a quick three jumps we clear water along the beaches, it’s an captain who was on a huge pod of fish having fished all over the world. She were still hooked up and the chase was amazing thing and usually means the fish at the ranger station on Cayo Costa and quickly picked up on the technique and on. This fish was bigger than the first one will eat a well presented bait. For two of already had one hooked up. I really had a little less than a hour later brought the and headed towards a shallow sandbar. the four days I spent hours having tarpon to fight the urge to make the run to the fish in for a leader touch. After another Lillian only took 35 minutes to beat this moving slowly by me and casting multiple north as I watched him pull anchor and few minutes of trying to leader the fish 120-pound-plus fish and he made every different types of live baits in front of head out. Luckily, I stayed put. again for a good photo, the fish broke move right as the fish made jump after them without a bite. Often watching the After sitting on the anchor for about a the line and swam off. The whole tarpon jump. tarpon simply split up and swim around half hour without seeing a single tarpon fight was caught on camera and my cli- When Lillian’s fish came boatside we your baits in the clear water starts to drive I was now starting to rethink my plan. ents, after days of boredom, were now gently towed it to the shallow sandbar you crazy after a while. Then just as it always seems to happen, pumped. where he jumped in the water for a few photos and to revive the fish. Even though these French clients spoke very Swim with little English, we all spoke the same lan- only if they have been placed in inventory guage of fishing even though we often the Fishes Stone Crab prior to May 16 by a licensed wholesale could not understand each other verbally. or retail dealer. It felt awesome to be able to finally get Season Closes Stone crab traps must be removed lucky after some tough days of tarpon he commercial and recreational from the water within five days after the fishing and to be able to pull it off for harvest of stone crab claws in close of the stone crab season unless them after such a long journey to catch TFlorida closes on Wednesday, May a special extension is granted by the our most prized gamefish. 16. This closure occurs each year during Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Capt. 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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 13 From page 1 Young Bald Eagle During this crisis, David Nichols, DVM, has generously offered CROW unlimited use of the radiograph machine at his Fort Myers office. He operates Coral Veterinary Clinic, a busy practice with a second location on Sanibel. To spare the eagle further anxiety, CROW is pushing back its next round of imaging in the hope that the clinic’s camera can be replaced as soon as possible. X-ray technology is critical to the treatment of CROW’s patients. After all, they are unable to communicate where it hurts and how they were injured. Radiograph machines are very sophisticated digital equipment; new ones cost approximately $50,000. CROW hopes that by replacing just the camera (at a cost of $18,000), the machine will run again. “It’s like the engine in your car going out. Do you get a new car or do you get a new engine? That’s where we are right now,” said Steve Greenstein, executive director of CROW. “We really need the support of the local community.” The area’s rich wildlife cannot afford its own medical insurance. To help CROW treat sick and injured pelicans, gopher tortoises, rabbits and of course, this juvenile bald eagle, please help them reach their goal of $18,000 to replace the much-needed X-ray camera. For the first time in its young life, this patient is able to flap his wings and fly This radiograph machine is no longer functional. For its CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation thanks to the removal of the string wrapped around his entire body next round of X-rays, the eagle must travel off island of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife hospital providing veterinary care for Gulf coast of Florida. The hospital from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations Call 472-3644 or visit www.crowclinic. native and migratory wildlife from the accepts patients seven days a week to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. org.

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The plant is slow-growing, with the leaves reaching up to 18 inches long and sur- rounding a short, woody stalk. Mature plants can be more than two feet tall. OPEN for Inside those thick leaves is the liquid that gives aloe its purported medicinal properties. MOTHER’S Many people have a “first aid” aloe plant in a pot or in the yard to treat minor cuts, DAY abrasions and even sunburn. Proponents of medicinal aloe break off a piece of the 4-9 plant and apply the clear gel to the affected area. Aloe gel is a common ingredient in cosmetics nowadays, too, and some people insist on the health benefits of drinking the gel. Gardeners appreciate aloe vera because it requires little, if any, maintenance and 751 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel Island,d FL • 2239-395-402239 395 4022 very little moisture. It’s an obvious choice for a cactus, succulent or rock garden. Reservations Suggested • www.iltesoro.net Aloe prefers full sun and is highly salt-tolerant. It will thrive even in nutrient-poor Now open in NYC, 82nd & 1st Ave. soil, but the soil must be well drained. Propagate it with the seeds or with the offshoots. Although not native to Florida, it is not classified as invasive. Sources: Waterwise: South Florida Landscapes; ifas.ufl.edu; and floridata.com. Check out our bakery cafe Plant Smart explores sustainable gardening practices that will help you create in the Tahitian Gardens plaza! an environmentally responsible, low-maintenance South Florida landscape. 2003 Periwinkle Way • 472-4300 • FREE WI-FI “Flavor of the week” is violet Read us online at IslandSunNews.com 16 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 Fraternity Men Cycle Across State Florida House Of Representatives To Help People With Disabilities Invited To Republican Luncheon n Monday, May 14, a group of fraternity men will arrive in Fort Myers as a epublican candidates for Florida House of Representative districts affecting stop on the journey of their lives. This group of 26 cyclists and seven crew Lee County have been invited to participate in the Fort Myers Republican Omembers are participating in Push America’s Gear Up Florida, an 800-mile RWomen’s Club monthly luncheon program on Tuesday, May 15. The candi- cycling event across the state of Florida. From Miami to Tallahassee, these men will date forum will feature the candidates providing their qualifications, then answering be cycling to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. questions. The Gear Up Florida team consists of men from across the country who are mem- The public is invited to attend the luncheon and the candidate forum being held at bers of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. The team will cycle an average of 75 miles per day The Helm Club, The Landings, South Fort Myers. A social hour begins at 11:15 a.m. ending at the State Capitol on May 26. Every cyclist commits to raising a minimum of The noon lunch, business meeting, and candidate forum follow. The luncheon cost is $2,500 on behalf of people with disabilities in hopes to enhance their quality of life. $16.00. The team will arrive at the Lee County ARC at 2 p.m., where they will then have Reservations to attend the luncheon are required by Thursday, May 10 and may be lunch and a friendship visit. Following that, the team will arrive at St. Francis Xavier made by calling Tina Laurie at 489-4701. Catholic School, where lodging will be provided. This is both LARC and Saint Francis The Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club is affiliated with the Florida Federation Xavier’s 13th year of sponsoring Push America. of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women. Additional Push America’s mission is building leaders of tomorrow by serving people with dis- information about the group may be obtained by contacting the club’s president, Gaile abilities today. Push America organizes Gear Up Florida each May, along with other Anthony, at 292-5212. summer events, in order to promote and raise funds. It is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity who founded the organization in 1977 to commit themselves From page 1 to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Cape Coral For more information, visit www.pushamerica.org. Bridge Toll Plaza Gardening Workshop Reconstruction GreenMarket gives back to the com- eginning at 8:30 p.m. Monday, munity with free gardening workshops May 14 until 7 a.m. Tuesday, May throughout the year. These presentations B15, during nighttime/overnight focus on different aspects of sustainabil- hours, westbound lanes of the Cape ity in gardening, including introductory MAKE YOUR Coral bridge will be closed to traffic. classes for growing herbs and vegetables, Crews will place barrier walls for a new natives, tropical fruit and more. The goal traffic pattern at the Cape Coral Toll is to encourage people to become more Plaza. sustainable and have a better understand- Beginning at 10 p.m. on Monday, ing of our region’s growing conditions. RESERVATIONS May 14 through 1 a.m. on Tuesday, May GreenMarket visitors and workshop par- 15, during nighttime/overnight hours, ticipants can work in and contribute to eastbound lanes of the Cape Coral bridge the community garden currently develop- will be closed while crews remove an ing on Alliance grounds. overhead sign structure. One of the few local farmers markets FOR At 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, travel to remain open year-round, the Alliance patterns will shift for westbound lanes. GreenMarket offers fresh produce, plants A LeeWay/SunPass lane will be pro- and gardening supplies, seafood, breads, vided on the far right (north) side of the honey, eggs, soaps and much more. toll plaza adjacent to the administration In addition to Bell’s presentation, MOTHER’S DAY building in lane 1 and a manned booth GreenMarket also welcomes the return of will be provided in lane 2 to serve west- the Nosh Truck with its “inspired street bound motorists entering from McGregor cuisine.” Chef Scott Sopher will be cook- Boulevard. A LeeWay/SunPass lane will ing his trademark versions of street foods be provided on the far left (south) side that include Korean and Mexican influ- of the toll plaza in lane 8, adjacent to a ences, using local ingredients whenever manned booth provided in lane 7 to serve available. westbound motorists continuing from For more information, call the Alliance College Parkway. for the Arts at 989-2787 or visit www. For updates on all lanes closures, artinlee.org or “like” Alliance for the Arts traffic shifts and construction progress, GreenMarket on Facebook. please visit the project website at www. The Alliance for the Arts is located at LeeBridgeConstruction.com. 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. From page 1 Blues Brothers Redfish Starting at 7 p.m., this dynamic band will entertain you with their wide range Challenge of music including jazz, rock, R&B, funk, ee Memorial Health System reggae, Top 40, swing, Latin and pop. Foundation announced that angler The group is comprised of 10 very talent- Lspots are still available for the ed musicians: two lead vocalists, a female 8th annual Ryan McCleskey Memorial vocalist, a full rhythm section and a three- Redfish Challenge set for Saturday, May piece horn section. 19 at Cape Harbour Marina located The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center at 5828 Cape Harbour Drive in Cape is located at 2301 First Street in down- Coral. The day on the water runs from town Fort Myers. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes food, Also, volunteers are needed for the chance drawings and cash prizes: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center to $1,500 first place, $750 second place assist in the office and with regularly and $500 third place. scheduled seasonal events. Contact Sally A mandatory captains’ meeting will Joslyn at 333-1933 or sally.sbdac@gmail. continued on page 20 com for more information. THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 17 Vep At The Rep Is A Must See by Di Saggau lorida Rep is Fclosing its season with The Mystery of Irma Vep, a hilarious, fast- paced, wacky melodrama that involves quick costume changes and a non-stop delivery of jokes. Never having seen it before, I had no idea what to expect. I’m pleased to tell you that this was one of the funniest, most enjoyable plays I’ve ever seen. This is due to two mar- velous actors, Mark Chambers and Mark Chambers and Brad DePlanche Brad DePlanche, and Chris Clavelli was killed by a mysterious creature on the grounds of the estate years ago, or was who directs the show. she? There is also a trip to Egypt to inspect the toom-buhs, also known as tombs. Written by Charles Ludlam, Vep is The interplay between the two actors and the way they pronounce and mispronounce a satire of several theatrical and film words adds greatly to the hilarity. genres, including Victorian melodra- Elements of the supernatural – even werewolves and vampires – come into play. ma, farce and the Alfred Hitchcock One of the funniest scenes involves a werewolf transformation. I laughed out loud film Rebecca. The play includes eight along with everyone else. Another highlight is the unexpected audience participation. characters, performed by two actors. Mark Chambers and Brad DePlanche The actors’ ability to seamlessly transition this into the show truly attests to their tal- The playwright stipulates that the ents. play can only be performed if the actors are both of the same gender, which allows for The New York Daily News called the play “Lunatic fun that keeps you in stitches.” exuberant cross-dressing. Chambers and DePlanche bring the various roles to life inge- I concur. The audience has a blast watching this comic spoof on gothic and ghost niously. Kudos to the backstage dressers who handle the approximately 35 costume tales. The Mystery of Irma Vep plays through May 20 at Florida Repertory Theatre in changes that occur during the show. Some of them seem impossibly quick. the Historic Arcade Theatre on Bay Street between Jackson and Hendry in the Fort The story takes place mostly at stately Mandacrest Manor, where Lord Edgar Myers River District. Tickets are available online at floridarep.org or by calling 332- Hillcrest, recently wed to Lady Enid, still pines for his long lost love Irma Vep, who 4488.

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do right now, but changes around you could duet by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ make that choice a risky one. takes the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100. My Stars PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This continued the pop music trend of pairing FOR WEEK OF MAY 14, 2012 Move decisively but cautiously when dealing successful duos, such as Barbra Streisand and ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You Ewes with a delicate personal matter. The fewer Neil Diamond, and Diana Ross and Lionel and Rams will find your ideas cheered by a mistakes you make now, the less likely it is Richie. mostly receptive flock. Those few dissenters that the problem will recur later on. could well be turned around by your charm BORN THIS WEEK: You can find STRANGE BUT TRUE and powers of persuasion. beauty where many cannot. And you enjoy TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s time sharing your discovery with others. • It was 17th-century French author for the bold and beautiful Bovine to shake off Francois de la Rochefoucauld who made the the dust of the past and shape up with new THIS WEEK IN HISTORY following sage observation: “It is more often ideas for the future. This could surprise some from pride than from ignorance that we are folks, but they’ll soon adjust. • On May 19, 1715, the colony of New so obstinately opposed to current opinions; GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those York passes a law making it illegal to “gath- we find the first places taken, and we do not nagging new doubts about an upcoming deci- er, rake, take up, or bring to the market, any want to be the last.” sion should alert you to step back (at least oysters whatsoever” during May, June, July • You probably know that Robert E. Lee temporarily) so you can reassess its potential and August. This regulation was only one of was a general in the Confederate Army dur- impact from a new perspective. many that were passed in the early days of ing the Civil War, and that he ultimately sur- CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That America to help preserve certain species. rendered the war to Union General Ulysses unpleasant situation you hoped would go • On May 17, 1792, a group of 24 traders S. Grant at the courthouse at Appomattox, away by itself needs immediate attention gather under a buttonwood tree at 68 Wall Va. You might not know, though, that Lee before it affects an upcoming decision. Street in lower Manhattan to work out the had a pet hen that traveled with him every- Expect your supporters to rally around your regulations of the speculative market. The where. It’s said that the chicken laid an egg cause. result was the Buttonwood Agreement, a under Lee’s cot every morning. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re mov- two-sentence contract that gave birth to the • The National Restaurant Association, ing up and away from that recent setback. New York Stock Exchange. which tracks dining statistics, says that the But remain cautious about finances. An exer- • On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss secures most popular day for eating out is Mother’s cise in thrift today helps cushion a possible the necessary patents for canvas pants with Day. end-of-the-month money squeeze. copper rivets to reinforce the stress points. • In 1954, Swanson pioneered the fro- VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Unable to sell a large supply of canvas in the zen dinner when, after Thanksgiving sales You’re still dealing with overtones of pessi- California mining camps, Strauss had hit on had been lower than expected, the company mism that cause you to doubt your ability to the idea of using the durable material to make found itself stuck with 10 railroad cars of make some needed changes. But the negative work pants for miners. unsold turkey. pressures will ease up by week’s end. • On May 18, 1917, six weeks after the • It’s a timeless truth that many kids go LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) United States formally enters the First World through an awkward, gawky period during There could be some fallout from the way War, the U.S. Congress passes the Selective adolescence. In the 16th century, a boy expe- you handled a recent family problem. But Service Act, giving the president the power riencing this phase was known as a hobble- those who know that you were in the right to draft soldiers. By the end of World War I dehoy. won’t hesitate to step in on your behalf. in November 1918, some 24 million men had • On the morning of a traditional SCORPIO (October 23 to November registered. Vietnamese wedding, the bride’s mother 21) Financial strains ease by week’s end. • On May 16, 1929, the Academy of visits the groom’s family and presents them Meanwhile, focus on cultivating that new Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hands with a special plant, representing respect, and relationship if you hope to have it blossom out its first awards. The Academy officially chalk that is pink, the color of happiness. into something more meaningful. began using the nickname Oscar for its • The 1935 Nobel Peace Prize was SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to awards in 1939. The name possibly arose awarded to Carl von Ossietsky, a German December 21) Health matters once again when Academy executive director Margaret writer who spoke out about Nazism in gen- dominate the week. Be careful not to ignore Herrick remarked that the statuette looked eral and Adolf Hitler in particular. Hitler recurrences of an old problem. An almost- like her Uncle Oscar. was so offended by the actions of the Nobel forgotten commitment resurfaces. • On May 14, 1944, “Star Wars” film- Committee in honoring his critic that he CAPRICORN (December 22 to January maker George Lucas was born in Modesto, issued a decree forbidding any Germans to 19) The emergence of an unusual selfish Calif. Lucas was the first director to hold accept a Nobel Prize in the future. streak could dismay those close to you. Defy out for ancillary rights, and in the 20 years it -- don’t justify it -- so you can become following the release of “Star Wars,” he sold THOUGHT FOR THE DAY your gracious self again. more than $3 billion in movie-based mer- AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) chandise. “History is a vast early warning system.” Reassess your decision to stay with the status • On May 15, 1982, “Ebony and Ivory,” a -- Norman Cousins quo. It might seem like the sensible thing to THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 19

Parents Alice and Laertes Manuelidis with Fran and Fletcher Reynolds Board member Joe Catti and parents Rie Aihara and Meir Daller Canterbury School Thanks Supporters s an independent school, Canterbury receives no support Afrom governmental or religious agencies, relying solely on tuition and philanthropy to meet its fiscal needs. On April 27, the school held an evening of gratitude at Fiddlesticks Country Club to honor the friends of Canterbury. Head of School Tony Paulus with parents Parents Nikole and Roy Carver “Your generosity has made it possible Karen and Jim Hall to offer students the very best in academ- Parent Maureen Schwartz and Canterbury ics, athletics, arts and extracurricular Board Member Michele Eddy college career at Wellesley College on a activities,” said Head of School Tony full scholarship. Mariela’s story and her give generously so others could benefit. thanks to those who made it possible for Our email address is Paulus as he welcomed donors. “I hope We thank you for making a difference.” you take pride in seeing the quality of stu- her to attend Canterbury inspired and The program ended with the intro- touched attendees. [email protected] dents who are graduated each year from duction of Mariela Hernandez Cruz, a Canterbury School. You cared enough to Canterbury senior who will begin her

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Parent and board co-chair Brian Hummel Guest of honor Mariela Hernandez Cruz 1223 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL 472-1771 with Kristin Hummel with board member David Lucas 20 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 as ECHL leaders in the playoff run. Muse has limited the opposition to only 1.70 Twice The Runner-Up But Never goals per game, including 27 of 28 stops in the 3-1 conference title win last week. McNicoll has compiled 16 points in the post-season. The Champion, Could This Be The Tickets for the championship series at Germain Arena are available at the box office, by calling 948-7825 or through Ticketmaster a 1-800-745-3000. Year For The Florida Everblades? Miracle Win Weekend Blowouts; Islands Night Next Wednesday by Ed Frank Struggling in the early season, the Fort Myers Miracle reversed their fortunes with back-to-back blowout wins last weekend over the Lakeland Flying Tigers. or the third time in their 14-year franchise history, the The 13-3 and 12-3 victories Sunday and Monday at Hammond Stadium hope- Florida Everblades will vie for the ultimate prize in the fully will provide the needed spark to propel the Miracle on a winning streak. They FECHL – the Kelly Cup Championship. began the week with a 12-19 season record. Twice to the altar and twice defeated, the local hockey The local baseball team is on the road this week at Dunedin and Charlotte before team hopes to make No. 3 a success when they take on the returning Tuesday and Wednesday to Hammond Stadium when they host Charlotte. Las Vegas Wranglers in the best-of-seven championship series Wednesday night is Islands Night, one of the biggest attractions on the Miracle beginning Monday in Las Vegas. home schedule. The 7:05 p.m. game will be preceded by a parade around the sta- Florida advanced to the Kelly Cup Finals with a convincing dium. Free tickets for Islands Night are available at Bailey’s General Store and most four-games-to-one victory over the Kalamazoo Wings to win the island businesses. league’s Eastern Conference title and the Bud Gingher Trophy. Tarpons Thump Lakeland for Third Time; Remain Undefeated The clincher was a 3-1 victory last Friday on home ice. The first year for the Florida Tarpons, members of the 12-team Ultimate Indoor Las Vegas won the ECHL Western Conference defeating Alaska in five games. It Football League, has resulted in an undefeated year. will be their second trip to the finals having lost to Cincinnati in 2008. The Tarpons defeated the Lakeland Raiders 55-24 Sunday night at Germain Both teams have compiled impressive 11-2 records in post-season play, but Las Arena to run their perfect season to 7-0. The Tigers dropped to 4-3. Vegas will have home ice advantage hosting games one and two and games six and Quarterback Chris Wallace completed 17 of 31 passes for 207 yards and seven seven if they are necessary. touchdowns while wide receiver Donald Fusilier had six catches for 70 yards. Here is the complete schedule for the Kelly Cup Finals: Florida travels to Lakeland Monday and returns home to Germain the following Game 1 – Monday at 7:05 p.m. Pacific Time at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Monday against the Rome Rampage. Game 2 – Tuesday at 7:05 Pacific Time in Las Vegas Game 3 – Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. local time at Germain Arena Game 4 – Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena Game 5 (if necessary) – Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena • Betty’s Broasted Chicken – Serving Games 6 and 7 Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26 in Las Vegas Food Truck Rally fish sandwiches and dinners, pork chop Florida skated in the Kelly Cup finals in both 2004 and 2005, but were defeated and hot dogs on a stick and deep fried in 2004 by Idaho and in 2005 by Trenton. n Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., a Food Truck Rally Oreo’s and Snickers. When the Florida franchise was established in 1999 there were many who • T & C Concessions – Serving Philly doubted whether professional hockey could survive in Southwest Florida. While two Ocoordinated by J & D Events and sponsored by Sunsports Cycle and cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks. professional basketball teams and two indoor football teams have failed in these 14 • Snack It To Me – Serving pretzels, years, the Everblades have become one of the strongest franchises in the ECHL. Watercraft will be held at Sunsports Cycle and Watercraft, 3441 Colonial churros, nachos and more. The team has earned post-season slots all 14 years. • Radical Rations featuring Madam Mac Florida goalie John Muse and center Cedric Lalonde McNicoll have emerged Blvd. in Fort Myers. This event, free and open to the public, will feature 10 differ- – Serving specialty macaroni and cheeses, ent food trucks, all of them serving differ- fried chicken and collard greens. ent tasty cuisines. County Parks & Recreation sites, visit The Food Truck Rally will offer music, County Renames www.leeparks.org or call 533-7275. indoor and outdoor seating and variety of For Lee County Community Tennis brews available at Boston Ale & Tale. Tennis Center To Association information, visit www. Participants scheduled to appear leecountytennis.com, e-mail info@ include: Honor Director LCCTA.com or call 565-5300. • The Bento Box – “A Healthy ee County Commissioners Alternative” serving chicken bentos, chick- renamed the tennis center at Three en wraps and white chicken chili dogs. Share your community LOaks Park in honor of the recently • Tropical Daiquiri Shack – Serving a retired Lee Parks & Recreation director Survival Class At variety of non-alcoholic frozen tropical news with us. Barbara Manzo at their board meeting drinks. Call 415-7732, on May 1. The facility now will be called Cape Yacht Club • Hog Dogs – Serving hot dogs. Fax: 415-7702 the Barbara Manzo Tennis Center at ape Coral Parks and Recreation • Hungry Hound Dawgs – Serving or email Three Oaks Park. footlong specialty dawgs and german sau- Department is offering a Survival [email protected] Manzo was with Lee County Parks & CClass at the Cape Coral Yacht sages. Recreation for 22 years, retiring on May Club on Saturday, May 19. The class • Authentic Maine Labster Bakes – 2. The move to change the tennis facil- runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and pre- Serving clam chowder, lobster rolls, mus- ity’s name came from the Lee County registration is required. The cost is $25 sels and shrimp. Community Tennis Association board of for adults and $15 for children. • Big Geroy’s BBQ – Serving bbq pork, directors. Learn survival skills for disasters like beef, ribs and chicken with sides of baked “For the past 21 years, Barbara has weather, manmade or unexpected situ- beans and cole slaw. distinguished herself as an advocate, ations that may occur at an time. This innovator and architect of a model ten- class will teach about fire-starting, proper nis program in Lee County,” said Interim water collection, emergency shelters and MBA Airport Transportation, LLC is Executive Director Harriett Bohannon, needed survival gear. Learn how to make who called the Three Oaks facility “a flag- Donation Made the taxi concessionaire for the Southwest and assemble your very own survival Florida International Airport. MBA ship tennis center.” kit and go-bag. Learn the many uses of The 12-court center sits between By MBA Airport Airport Transportation is a DBE joint and how to make a paracord lanyard venture whose partner members are Interstate 75 and Three Oaks Parkway, and keep as a class souvenir. There with a sound barrier blocking noise from Transportation John J. Poelker, Jr., Mary Poelker and will be Spot Satellite, Ultimate Survival Judith Griffin. Mr. Poelker was a personal the interstate. The Lee County Sports Technologies and Spec Ops brand prod- pril 18 was the day MBA Airport Authority – the county’s sports tourism Transportation gave back to the friend of Harry Chapin and is also a co- uct demonstrations as well. founder of the Harry Chapin Food Bank department – has recruited national- To register call 574-0806. The Cape Acommunity by donating $5 of caliber tournaments to the site. It’s also each fare to the Harry Chapin Food of Southwest Florida, serving as the presi- Coral Yacht Club is at 5819 Driftwood dent of the board of directors from 1989 the home site for junior tournaments and Parkway. Bank through its Drive Hunger Out Of many Lee County CTA lessons and pro- Southwest Florida promotion. MBA pre- through 1995. grams. sented the food bank with a check for For additional information about the For more information on the Barbara $1,730, which translates into $10,380 Harry Chapin Food Bank, call 334-7007 Manzo Tennis Center and other Lee in food. or go to www.harrychapinfoodbank.org. THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 21 Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, $351,500 to Abuse Counseling and Treatment Inc., and $31,000 to Blessings In A Backpack/James Stephens International Academy. “With the expansion of our Fort Myers shelter and with the help of the Foundation, we can now house 91 individuals including their children on any given day, keeping them safe from harm,” said ACT CEO Jennifer Benton. “Thank you for allowing ACT to be a part of such a wonderful event and for caring about the children in our community.” For Jill Turner, CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center, the foundation’s “generosity always makes a huge difference to us, but last year even more so. People have jobs because of your gift. Kids are being seen without waiting because of your gift. We are able to help more kids and families than ever before because of your gift. The 4,000 kids who came through our agency last year are all better off because of you.” The Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2002, is a group of Fiddlesticks members known as Pipers who volunteer to organize and run charity events. The mission of the Pipers and the foundation is to raise funds specifically for local children’s charities, while recognizing Bobby Nichols, a Fiddlesticks resident since its inception and winner of 14 PGA Tour tournaments. With this year’s events, the Foundation has now raised $4,687,100 for local children’s charities such as ACT and the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Share your community news with us. Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 One of the three checks donated last week by the Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation or email [email protected] Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation Distributes $750,000 n just 10 years, the Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation has raised $4,687,100 for children’s charities. This year’s Nichols Cup Celebrity Pro- CATS & DOGS IAm tournament, tennis tournament and kids walk-a-thon – held in February at Fiddlesticks Country Club – was an overwhelming success, enabling the foundation to present $750,000 to children’s charities. Last week, checks were presented to the three main recipients – $351,500 to the BJ’s Presents $10,000 Check To Harry Chapin Food Bank

Barry Sallie, BJ’s general manager, presents a $10,000 check to Miriam Pereira, development director for the Harry Chapin Food Bank, and Al Brislain, executive director of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Sandra Aguilar, BJ’s community relations specialist, also attended the presentation J’s Charitable Foundation recently presented a check for $10,000 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The foundation grants funds quarterly to orga- Bnizations where BJ’s clubs are located. The grant, which will translate into approximately $60,000 in value, will pay for food transportation costs, including gas, to acquire food from major manufacturers, as well as printing informational fly- ers for SNAP Outreach (formerly food stamps). BJ’s Charitable Foundation selects organizations to support who provide critical services and programs that focus on hunger prevention, self-sufficiency, healthcare and education. For additional information about the Harry Chapin Food Bank, call 334-7007 or go to www.harrychapinfoodbank.org. 22 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 Park Royal Hospital Earns Accreditation ark Royal Hospital, located on the HealthPark campus in Fort Myers, has earned accreditation Pfrom DNV Healthcare Inc., a required step in accepting patients who are commercially insured. The two-day accreditation process confirmed the 76-bed free-standing psychiatric hospital meets all clini- cal and plant operations requirements of the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organization program. This new quality-based program centers on best practices for patient care. Park Royal Hospital received its Florida Agency Park Royal Hospital employees celebrate construction finish for Health Care Administration licensure to accept patients in February 2012. Another AHCA licensure survey, planned for this month, will allow the hospital to accept Medicare patients. The winners were among 20 finalists “Reaching these milestones moves Park Royal Hospital closer to becoming an FGCU Receives chosen by Second Nature’s board. The integral part of the continuum of care for those having difficulty coping with life’s chal- 10 recipients represent the diversity of lenges,” said Rogers Wells, chairman of the board. Climate Award institutions of higher education and are Park Royal Hospital provides advanced behavioral health treatment services on both located throughout the United States. an inpatient and an outpatient basis, treating adult and geriatric patients for depres- lorida Gulf Coast University was selected as one of 10 academic The 2012 Second Nature Climate sion, anxiety and mood disorders, memory issues, post-traumatic stress disorders and Leadership Award winners are: Doctorate co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues. The hospital offers crisis inter- Finstitutions to receive the prestigious Third Annual Climate Leadership Award Granting University, Arizona State vention services and will serve as an involuntary commitment facility. University and University of South For more information, visit www.ParkRoyalHospital.com or call 985-2700. by Second Nature and the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Florida; Baccalaureate College, Allegheny Commitment (ACUPCC). College in Pennsylvania and Luther Second Nature is the lead support- College in Iowa; Associate/Tribal College, ing organization of the ACUPCC, an Austin Community College District in Children’s Advocacy Center agreement between nearly 700 colleges Texas and Haywood Community College and universities to promote sustainability in North Carolina; Master’s Colleges and Receives $351,500 From Charity through teaching and action. University, Florida Gulf Coast University All winners will be recognized in an and University of Central Missouri; he Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) received a award ceremony with their peer institu- Special Focus Institutions/Other, Pratt $351,500 donation from the Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation. tions at the ACUPCC Climate Leadership Institute and PALS (New York), and TFounded in 2002, the foundation has raised almost $4.7 million for children’s Summit in Washington, DC on June 21 University of California System. charities. and 22. “These institutions are leading the This year’s Nichols Cup Celebrity Pro-Am tournament, tennis tournament and kids These awards are presented to way for the academic community by walk-a-thon, which were held in February, enabled the foundation to award a total of ACUPCC signatory schools that demon- demonstrating how sustainable practices $734,000 to local children’s charities. On April 16, checks were presented to CAC as strate unparalleled campus innovation and can be put into place on campuses that well as Abuse Counseling & Treatment, and the Blessings In A Backpack program at climate leadership that helps transition have a long-term impact on creating a James Stephens International Academy. society to a clean, just and sustainable sustainable society for the benefit of all,” Funding from this event is vital to the continuation of CAC’s services which include future. said Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, president medical exams, forensic interviews, crisis intervention and therapeutic counseling,” “This recognition for our commitment of Second Nature. “They have all shown commented Jill Turner, CEO. “The residents of Fiddlesticks play a vital role in better- to the environment and our innovative tremendous creativity and an unrelent- ing the lives of children who have been abused and neglected.” approach to sustainable practices is truly ing commitment to integrate sustainable Children’s Advocacy Center, a United Way partner agency, is a crisis center that an honor,” said FGCU President Wilson practices into their campuses and society works with sexually and physically abused children and is designed to be a safe and Bradshaw. “The Climate Leadership as a whole.” friendly place for them to come and be heard and help them get on the road to recov- Award recognizes the work of the entire To learn more about Second Nature, ery. FGCU community as, together, we strive go to www.secondnature.org; to learn For more information, call 939-2808 or visit www.cac-swfl.org. to be good role models and stewards of more about the ACUPCC go to www. the environment.” presidentsclimatecommitment.org. Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days on Market Bonita Beach Bonita Springs 1961 2,004 2,795,000 2,475,000 259 Grand Ole Man Fort Myers Beach 2011 3,532 2,295,000 2,100,000 46 Valencia Court Fort Myers 1926 3,013 1,395,000 1,395,000 54 Miromar Lakes Fort Myers 2006 3,830 1,195,000 1,195,000 279 Devonwood Fort Myers 2003 4,735 1,149,000 1,100,000 22 Shell Harbor Sanibel 1986 3,345 1,199,000 1,025,000 42 Bonita Bay Bonita Springs 1989 3,589 998,000 945,000 54 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2005 3,377 935,000 860,000 133 Flamingo Harbour Fort Myers Beach 1990 4,380 995,000 850,000 414 Flamingo Harbour Fort Myers Beach 1994 2,520 899,000 850,000 95

Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 23 Financial Focus and estate plans – Don’t leave adult chil- cally or mentally incapacitated. Such a dren in the dark as to your financial infor- move can help reduce stress your children This Mother’s Day, Think Of Lifetime mation. Share everything you can about may be feeling, while allowing them to how much you own, where you keep make moves that can help preserve your Financial Moves To Help Children your assets and how you plan to eventu- finances. ally distribute them. By clearly communi- Mother’s Day commemorates the by Jennifer Basey • Contribute to a college savings plan cating your situation and wishes now, you special bond that mothers have with their – One of the best things you can do to can avoid major problems later. children. By following the above sugges- f you’re a moth- boost your children’s chances of suc- er, you’ll proba- • Create a durable power of attorney – tions, you can help strengthen that bond cess in life is to help them go to college. By creating a durable power of attorney, throughout your lifetime. Ibly get some nice You’ve got several good college-savings you can appoint another person, such as Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor cards and flowers vehicles available, such as a 529 plans, on Mother’s Day. an adult child, to conduct your business in Fort Myers. She can be reached at Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and financial affairs if you become physi- [email protected]. But of course, your and custodial accounts. Your financial greatest gifts are advisor can help you choose the vehicle your children them- that suits your needs and objectives. selves. And since When Your Children Enter The you want to see Working World Pine Island Hosts Safe Pool Party them happy and • Encourage IRA contributions – An oin The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Kohl’s Kids Safety financially secure, perhaps you can use Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a Program for a free pool safety party this Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to this Mother’s Day as an opportunity to great retirement savings vehicle. As long 3 p.m. at the Pine Island Community Pool, 5675 Sesame Drive in Bokeelia. consider ways to help your children at J as your children have earned income, Learn ways to help your family stay safe while having fun in and around the swim- various stages of their lives. they can contribute to an IRA, so you ming pool. So, let’s take a look at steps you can may want to help them “max out” on “In the state of Florida, we lose the equivalent of three classrooms of preschoolers take: their contributions each year. While you to drowning each year,” said Michele King, director of the Child Advocacy Program When Your Children Are Young can’t directly contribute to a child’s IRA, at The Children’s Hospital. “We must keep our children safe with layers of protection • Teach them to be savers – you can write a check to your child and and constant adult supervision when they are in or near water.” Encourage young children to put away encourage him or her to use it for fund- Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age 5 in the state of part of their allowance, or any money ing an IRA. Florida and is 100 percent preventable. Just follow the safety tips below: they receive for household jobs, in a sav- • Make long-term care arrangements • Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when ings account. Offer to match their contri- – If you needed long-term care, such as he or she is in or near water. butions dollar for dollar. an extended nursing home stay, and you • Teach children basic water safety tips. • Help them become investors – had inadequate financial preparations, the • Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrap- Consider giving your children a few burden could fall on your children. Now ments. shares of stock in companies with which is the time to consult with your financial • Have a telephone close by when your or your family is using a pool or spa. they are familiar. By following the move- advisor to begin preparing for possible • If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first. ments of their stocks with them, you can long-term care costs. • Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors. explain how the markets work and how When Your Children Reach Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Kohl’s increasing share ownership is one key to Middle Age Kids Safety Program at 343-5224. helping build wealth. • Communicate your financial situation

Institute’s Speak Up For Kids connects School Smart parents and teachers with professionals by Shelley M. in their community for free talks about East End Retail Center South Seas Resort Greggs, NCSP childhood mental health problems and topics relating to raising healthy, happy ear kids. The topics include ADHD, anxiety, Readers, behavioral challenges, bullying, depres- D Here is sion, trauma and social media. Speaking some information up is the first step to getting kids the that I recommend help they need. highly and want The Child Mind Institute will host a to share with you. live Facebook event on Friday, May 11 May is National at noon. 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Edison State College where she teach- This professional organization, The es psychology and education courses. toward Brand new Child Mind Institute, has developed an She is also Nationally Certified Lighthouse contemporary educational campaign for this special School Psychologist and consultant beach. interior. week entitled Speak Up For Kids 2012. for School Consultation Services, a $1,399,000 $1,299,000 Why do we need this week? Child Mind private educational consulting com- Institute says “Stigma, lack of awareness pany. Questions for publication may www.southseasresortlandsend1637.com and misinformation cause too many be addressed to [email protected]. children to miss out on treatments that Not all questions submitted can be For Showings please call Isabella Rasi: 239-246-4716 can change their lives. Though 15 mil- addressed through this publication. lion children in the United States have psychiatric and learning disorders, very few of them will be identified and get the help they need. That is why each To advertise in May, we take the time to Speak Up For ENGEL & VÖLKERS Kids – to let the world know that silence The River Weekly News 1101 Periwinkle Way #105, Sanibel, FL and shame are not options.” During National Children’s Mental Call 415-7732 239-472-0044 Health Awareness Week, the Child Mind www.engelvoelkers.com/Sanibel 24 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 deaRPharmacist mechanisms. Apigenin is a citrus bioflavo- it as a stand-alone supplement called “api- ate and enhance the effect of anti-seizure noid compound found in chamomile (and genin” online or at a health food store. medications (necessitating the need to Chamomile Has other fruits/vegetables including grape- Another way is to drink chamomile, or lower drug dosage). 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I have may “be a valuable drug for the treatment serious health con- or prevention of pancreatic cancer.” A cerns like diabetes, few years later, in Pancreas (May 2009), action for your life. hypertension, pancre- scientists published findings about api- Powerful Tools This program helps family caregivers atitis and insomnia. genin again, this time to conclude that reduce stress, improve self-confidence, JY, Gainesville, Florida it improved the action of gemcitabine, For Caregivers communicate feelings better, balance their a drug used to treat pancreatic cancer. lder Adult Services, in collabora- lives, increase their ability to make tough As far as tea goes, chamomile is per- Their results found that (apigenin in tion with, and funded by, the decisions and locate helpful resources. fect. I’ve e-mailed you a free copy of my combination with gemcitabine) inhibited OFlorida Department of Elder You will receive a book, The eBook Understanding Pancreatitis & pancreatic cancer cell growth more than Affairs and Senior Choices of Southwest Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifi- Pancreatic Cancer. Researchers report either agent alone. It was dose-dependent Florida, is pleased to present Powerful cally for the class. A donation of $25 to that drinking chamomile tea daily helps too, the more apigenin, the better the Tools For Caregivers, an educational help defray the cost of the book is sug- prevent complications of diabetes, such effect. series designed to provide you with the gested, but not required to attend the as loss of vision, nerve damage, and kid- Apigenin was shown in a 2008 study tools you need to take care of yourself. class. ney damage. This speaks to the ability of in the journal, Pancreas, to decreases glu- Classes consist of six sessions held Classes will be held at Lake Kennedy chamomile to sqaush free radical damage cose uptake in pancreatic cells (you might once a week. Two experienced class lead- Senior Center (Veranda Room), 400 in the body, which is excellent. This is say it starved them to death). It’s what ers conduct the series (many are experi- Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral from exactly what you want to do if you have we call a flavonoid, and it happens to be enced caregivers themselves, who have May 15 to June 19. pancreatitis, too. a strong anti-inflammatory. Other stud- successfully applied the techniques they Sessions are held every Tuesday from After reading a study about chamo- ies have found this compound to possess teach). Interactive lessons, discussions 1 to 4 p.m. For information about respite mile’s benefits to those with diabetes, I ability in inhibiting several cancer lines, and brainstorming will help you take the care or to register, call 343-2751. Class theorized that it must have other benefits including breast, colon, thyroid, skin and “tools” you choose and put them into size is limited and pre-registration is for the pancreas. Lo and behold, I found leukemia. required. numerous studies discussing “apigenin” To spare confusion, apigenin is a and it’s ability to inhibits growth of compound found in chamomile, it’s not a pancreatic cancer cells through various drug. You can get apigenin by purchasing attention when they talk about their com- Mom And Me plaints. What happens to people when they reach their 70s? Aubrey To those who are hungry, $20 is a fortune. Dear Aubrey, People who complain about poor But you can feed health may be experiencing bad health for the first time in their lives and they a family of four for a week are having difficulty coping. Others may have had busy lives and now retired are with $20, thanks to the... bored and their medicines and ailments are the center of their concerns. Then, of course, there are always those people Harry Chapin by Lizzie and Pryce who are just plain chronic complainers. Maybe you are one of those lucky izzie and Pryce answer your ques- people who enjoy good health. Be grate- Food Bank! tions and give advice about aging ful for your good fortune but please have Lconcerns from a two-generational a little compassion for those who are suf- perspective. A mother and daughter fering. The Food Bank can acquire $6 of nutritious food team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health Lizzie for every $1 you donate, turning your $20 into educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- Dear Aubrey, chotherapist in private practice who What we select to talk about or focus a week’s worth of meals for a family of four... specializes in the care of elders and on is personal choice. Why some people people with chronic illnesses. choose to talk about problems and con- Thank you for your generosity! Dear Mom & Me, cerns – I don’t know, maybe part person- I am tired of some older people con- ality, part boredom or part attention seek- stantly complaining about their knees, ing. Also, I do not think only individuals hips and their many illnesses. 70-plus focus on problems and concerns. Mail your tax-deductible They compare their lab findings and The good news is you have a choice – donation to: dwell on all their medicines and what choose to be positive. The Harry Chapin Food Bank they cost and where they bought them. Pryce 3760 Fowler Street, Other seniors talk about giving away Lizzie and Pryce’s e-mail address is Fort Myers, FL 33901 their possessions, books and collections [email protected]. Scan to even when they are in good health. Call (239) 334-7007 connect to the Food Some seem to enjoy being the center of Or donate online at: Bank! www.harrychapinfoodbank.org Share your community news with us. Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 or email [email protected] THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 25 Dr. Dave ad?) If you shine your light and catch her and thumb sucking and keep fingernails Larvae hatch in the bowel then penetrate wide-eyed in your beam, then you’ve made short. My own mother used to clip my nails the bowel wall and head for the lungs. From Bummer A Billion the diagnosis. Do not shoot; this is an illegal so short that my cuticles disappeared, but there, they climb up the windpipe and are hunting method. While this may not be the we saved on Scotch tape. swallowed where they descend merrily into by Dr. Dave most dignified thing you’ve ever done, how Tapeworms the small intestine. There, they mature and Hepburn many of you have actually watched Jersey Speaking of tape, these flatworms – lay up to 200,000 eggs per day! took my son, Shore? If you see no worm or anything else whose larvae we might ingest from inad- Not only did I frequently see patients Stew, on a fishing that ruins your evening, then place the tape equately cooked beef, pork or fish – can live vomit revolting masses of these worms, Iexpedition recently on the anal area, thus removing the micro- quietly for years deep within the bowels of but I also found them stuck in a patient’s because I wanted to scopic eggs. This again is best done while our bowels. A heavy worm load, however, appendix, causing appendicitis. teach him the finer Junior sleeps, otherwise he is quite apt to may cause a slow anemia or be the cause “Dad, how come those trout didn’t points of how trout run screaming to the neighbors each time of chronic diarrhea. bite?” lamented my son after our trip. avoid the bait of even you reach for the Scotch tape. He could Ascaris “Sorry son, but we fished perfectly. You the best fishermen. very well go catatonic when his school- While living in the South Pacific, I got to just had a bad case of worms.” Before heading teacher takes Scotch tape out of her desk. know these slimy monsters quite well. The Like the column? You’ll LOVE the off into the wilds, Place the tape on a slide and then take the largest of the roundworms, these worms book the Doctor is In(sane), available at we stopped for a final meal of non-fish, tape to your doctor (after lunch, please). can grow up to 30cm in length. Their life- Sanibel Island Bookshop. Contact Dr. him secure in the knowledge that we would To avoid pinworm eggs, scrub your cycle is straight out of a Hitchcock horror Dave or read more at www.wisequacks. catch the rest of our meals; me secure in hands and fingernails (eggs love to get in film, Psycho Worms: org. the knowledge that I was about to shed a here) before eating, discourage nail biting The human host swallows an egg. few pounds. While waiting for our meal, he zipped across the street to a sports store to pick up some bait. Bursting back into Eyelid Surgery Center the restaurant he called out “Dad, I’ve got Fort Myers Offi ce worms!” Funny how quiet a bustling res- 239.481.9995 taurant can become, while diners rearrange their seating. We are conveniently But many of you reading this column located on the corner of also have worms and just don’t know it. In Summerlin and Winkler. fact, one billion, (that is a “B” as in bummer) of you faithful readers are host to a large roundworm called Ascaris. (see below). Over 65? And while you think this only refers to readers in Beijing and Calcutta, let me remind Think eyelid surgery is not aff ordable? you that 45 million North Americans share their daily dietary dinners and Ding Dongs Medicare STILL pays! with pinworms. Plastic & Reconstructive Eyelid Quiz Pinworms Eyelid Surgery These wee white wigglers infest 10 per- Can you see your eyelids? cent of all kids, and while not harmful in Do you have to raise your eyebrows to see more clearly? any way, they can create an annoying anal itch that can lead to some less-than-socially- Have you hit your head on a cabinet door while open? acceptable (unless you’re out fishing with Is it diffi cult to see beside you without turning your head left or right? your dad) attempts to rect-ify the itch. At night, the female pinworm leaves her happy Do your eyelids close while you are reading? colonic home, pops out the anus, airs out When you play tennis, do you have trouble serving? her laundry, takes a few fresh breaths and Do your eyelids feel heavy? Natasha, COA lays a few eggs. This creates the annoying nocturnal itch that causes Junior to fidget while trying to fall asleep. This also proves If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you qualify for a FREE, my point that it is not always the male who no obligation eyelid screening performed by Natasha, COA. is a pain in that part of the nether regions. To prove the presence of pinworms, Screening candidates receive a $25 movie gift card. wait until the patient/victim falls asleep. Equip yourself with a flashlight and Scotch Dean W. Larson, M.D. tape. (Can’t you see this as a future 3M Before After • Board Certiﬁ ed Eyelid Free Skin Cancer Surgeon since 1990 Screenings • Diplomat of Th e American Board of Ophthalmology n observance of Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, Lee IMemorial Health System’s Regional • Over 15,000 surgeries Cancer Center and the S.H.A.R.E. Club performed successfully WE OFFER are pleased to offer complimentary skin • One-surgeon practice -- you always see the same doctor • No assembly-line surgery - you’re the only one cancer screenings. Harris Dermatology staff will be at the • Serving Lee, Charlotte • Personalized post-operative attention • Specialty-trained nursing staff following locations to provide the skin & Hendry County • Catered, accommodating care, tailored to your needs screenings: NO DOCTOR REFERRAL NEEDED • Wednesday, May 16 from 2 - 4 p.m. patients for over 19 years at Life Center of Estero, 3850 Williams Before After Road in Estero • Wednesday, May 23 from 9 - 11 a.m. at SHARE Club North, 5170 Orange Grove Blvd. in North Fort Myers Refreshments will be provided by Comfort Keepers, a non-medical in-home care provider. For more information and to register www.EyelidsOnly.com for either event, call 424-3765. 26 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 Hand-Painted Ceiling Tiles Are From page 11 Dining Book Winners Installed In Emergency Room community to help children, with a major funding pledged to playground equipment ranquility and relaxation are not for Brightest Horizon’s Child Development Center on Gladiolus Drive in South Fort likely to be the first words you use Myers. Gateway to the Islands Kiwanis wish happy dining to the lucky winners Jonelle Tto describe your typical emergency Durazzo, Jeanne Mader and Richard Wilson. room, but that is exactly the atmosphere For more information about the dining book, valid now through November 15, that Colleen Solomon is creating at Gulf please call 415-3100 or go to www.kiwanisgtti.com. Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. The club welcomes service oriented business professionals and individuals to join in Solomon is a local artist who is creating a volunteer effort to make a difference in the world, one child and one community at beautifully painted ceiling tiles to take a time. Meetings are every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at First Watch in the McGregor Blvd. patient’s minds off being in the hospital. Design Center, except the second Tuesday when an 11:30 a.m. lunch meeting is cur- The tiles are to be placed directly above rently conducted at Mimi’s Cafe. the patient bed in each emergency room. For further details about the club and what they do, visit www.kiwanisgtti.com or So far, Solomon has completed five tiles contact President David Stauffer at 940-7181 or [email protected]. with 27 more to go. Each tile is about four feet by two feet, with different tropical water designs that include coral, bubbles, beaches, and star fish. It takes about ten hours to complete each tile. Her goal is to have all 32 tiles finished by the end of the Renaissance Academy To Present year. Solomon, a volunteer for the Arts in Special Lecture On What Babies See HealthCare program, says the project is a he Renaissance Academy, Florida Gulf Coast University’s adult lifelong learn- wonderful way to give back to the commu- ing program, and Vision Sciences Society present a free public lecture by nity through the arts. TTerri Lewis, world-renowned expert in babies’ vision, entitled What Babies “The tiles are meant to bring patients Doug MacGregor and Colleen Solomon See. The lecture will be held from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 12 at the some relief and help them relax when in get ready to install one of her hand-paint- FGCU Naples Center, 1010 5th Avenue South in Naples. the emergency rooms,” said Solomon. ed ceiling tiles The purpose of the lecture is to share some of the latest findings in vision research “The soft and bright colors make for a with the public. Knowing what babies see satisfies more than an intellectual curios- peaceful enjoyment of the painting that can be seen even with minimal lighting.” ity. Understanding vision and its underlying mechanisms is critical for advancement of “Colleen is a very talented artist and its great working with her,” said Doug techniques to identify, prevent and treat eye problems. MacGregor, the Arts in HealthCare coordinator. “We have received positive feedback Lewis is a professor in the department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior at from the patients, their families and the staff in the emergency department.” McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with appointments in ophthalmol- The installation of each tile is far more complicated than simply replacing an exist- ogy at the University of Toronto and at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She ing ceiling tile. Placing the tile must be worked around the numerous pieces of techni- is part of an international think tank on new approaches to improving poor vision in cal equipment in the room and takes maneuvering to fit into the frame without damag- adults. Lewis has been invited to lecture about her work around the world and is fre- ing the artwork. The emergency room is a busy place, so they have to work around quently featured in the international media, The New York Times and PBS television the unpredictable schedule of getting into a room while it is not occupied. shows. The Arts in Healthcare program is supported by donations and volunteers. Call Pre-registration is required because seating is limited. Online registration and addi- 343-2633 or email [email protected] for more information. tional information is available at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or by calling 425-3272.

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OFFICE SPACE NEEDED TO PLACE CLASSIFIED New Sanibel resident needs ☼NS 5/4 BM TFN The only private house on one acre avail inexpensive one offi ce “offi ce space”. LOG ON TO: on Sanibel - located off the Sanctuary. Any semi-quiet small room in your offi ce, Compl rehab 2/br/2ba/stor/lg scrnd porch/ home or closet is perfect beaut views. Nr bch/no smking/sm pts OK. in order to make phone calls. IslandSunNews.com Annual: $1,950 incl utls excpt wat/elec. Call or text Dale at 608-575-5511 or [email protected]. email [email protected] Call Steve 312-391-8007 ☼NS 5/4 CC 5/11 CLICK ON PLACE CLASSIFIED ☼NR 5/4 CC 5/4 30 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 ★ ★ ★ Read us online at islandsunnews.com ★ ★ ★ Emergency...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 SUDOKU Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 To play Sudoku: Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare...... 425-2685 Complete the grid so Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 that every row, column Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce...... 931-0931 and every 3x3 box Post Offi ce...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau...... 338-3500 contains the numbers ARTS Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 1 through 9 (the same Art of the Olympians Museum & Gallery...... 332-5055 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 number cannot appear Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 more than once in a Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 row, column or 3x3 box.) Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 There is no guessing Edison Festival of Light...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 and no math involved, Florida West Arts...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 just logic. Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 answer on page 27 The Schoolhouse Theater...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 Pets Of The Week CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center...... 731-3535 y name is American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Jolene (ID Audubon of SWFL...... 339-8046 M#528905) Audubon Society...... 472-3156 and I am a 4-year-old Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 female gray and white Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 American Staffordshire Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 Terrier. I have a very duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 sweet disposition and Ft Myers UDC Chapter 2614 I’m very good around (United Daughters of the Confederacy ®)....728-3743 other dogs. When Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 I came to Animal The Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 Services, I had been Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 severely attacked by Lee County Genealogical Society...... 549-9625 another dog. I had Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 several surgeries to NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employ- ees)...... 482-6713 repair my mouth. The Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 veterinarian at Animal Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Services did such a Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 good job you can’t Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 even tell. I am ready to Kiwanis Clubs: find my forever home Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 now. I have lots and Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 lots of love to give. Jolene ID #528905 Violet ID #514246 Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 My adoption fee photos by squaredogphoto.com Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 is $55 during Animal For information about this week’s pets, call Lions Clubs: Services Friends & Family Adoption Promotion. 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 My name is Violet (ID #514246) and I am a Services’ website at www.LeeLostPets.com. Fort Myers High Noon...... 466-4228 1-year-old female blue tabby Domestic Short Hair. When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. Estero/South Fort Myers...... 898-1921 Talk about being patient... I’ve been waiting for my Notre Dame Club of Lee County...... 768-0417 The website updates every hour so you will be POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 forever home since August! I would be a perfect pet able to see if these or any other pets are still for someone who works and only wants one pet. Rotary Club of Fort Myers...... 332-8158 available. Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 I am very independent and can entertain myself The shelter is open for adoptions from 11:30 United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 with toys for hours. I’ll be ready to great you when a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour)...... 211 or 433-3900 you get home so we can spend some quality time The shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in AREA ATTRACTIONS together. Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum...... 395-2233 My adoption fee is $35 during Animal Services Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 Friends & Family Adoption Promotion, plus cats All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 and kittens are two-for-one. Edison & Ford Winter Estates...... 334-3614 age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination Fort Myers Skate Park...... 321-7558 Adoption Fees for Friends and Family Month: and county license if three months or older, flea Puppies - $70 (regularly $95) Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 Adult Dogs - $55 (regularly $75) months and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 Kittens - $55 (regularly $75) for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 Adult Cats - $35 (regularly $50) and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Skatium...... 321-7510 Senior Pets (6 years and older) - $15 (regularly The adoption package is valued at $500. Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 $25) True Tours...... 945-0405 If you would like your club/organization listed in The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 18 32 THE RIVER - MAY 11, 2012

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HARBOUR LANE SANIBEL ARMS WEST Home/lot package on gulf and bay access canal This 1st floor unit offers 2 bedroom, 2 bath and lot. Dock and boat lift in place. Short walk to blind 2 lanai. Located just steps from the beach and pass beach, restaurants and shops. SW exposure overlooks the pool. Unit has been completely for lots of fun in the sun. This is a great opportunity remodeled and cheerfully decorated. Comes fully to have a new home on a canal on Sanibel and still furnished. Complex offers; on-site rentals, roof top meet the new insurance guidelines. Offered for $850,000. Contact Ken sundeck, caged pool, BBQ grills, laundry room, tennis courts also bike Colter 239/851-1357 or Bob Berning 239/699-9597. and movie rentals. Offered for $459,000. Contact Cathy or Ralph Galietti at 239/826-5897 or Nancy Finch at 239/822-7825. 2621 SAN CAP RD. This adorable 3 bedroom - 2 bath Florida SOUTH SEAS cottage makes for the perfect island retreat. Imagine…dreams become a reality while relaxing on Great location in Sanibel Gardens near shopping your private open deck overlooking the blue-green and restaurants. Offered for $275,000. Contact waters of the Gulf with this Florida Style inspired Nancy Finch 239/822-7825. custom home offering unsurpassed views. Located in the secluded section of South Seas Island Resort, CROWN COLONY this distinctive home offers the best of both worlds. You will experience Fantastic Lake View in the prestigeous Crown Colony Golf & privacy while still being only steps away from the shopping, dining, outdoor Country Club. This Heron model has so many options, the best may activities & more. A 4 bed, 3.5 bath with everything for the family and for be the greatly expanded pool and deck area with a commanding entertaining from a deck that fully extends the rear of the home to the long view of the lake with a sunset view. Location is always epicurean eat-in kitchen, a sitting room & liberal living space. Offered for important, and this house really delivers. More options include $5,000,000. Contact LeAne Taylor Suarez 239/872-1632 stainless kitchen, custom coffered ceiling treatments, custom fans, built-in wood cabinets for the office/3rd br, built in custom entertainment center in living room with large screen JONATHAN HARBOUR BAY FRONT BUILDING SITE HDTV, sattelite dish and built-in surround audio system that stays. The very large pool with 17059 Marina Cove Lane spa has both solar and electric heater. Electric shutters at front and rear entries. Offered for This lot has a great dock system with a $389,500. Contact Larry Hahn at 239/898-8789. lift and deep water, electric and water on dock. 140 feet of water frontage and only 10 TREMENDOUS VALUE AT GULF HARBOUR! minutes by water to the Gulf. Private gated This 3/2/2 carriage home located in the highly community with pool, tennis, and clubhouse. desirable Mariposa at Gulf Harbour has it all! Custom blueprints available for a home if Offered for $260,000. Contact Tracy Walters “Mr. purchaser is interested. Offered for $625,000 Contact Ralph or Cathy Listr” 239/994-7975 or Connie Walters “Ms. Listr” Galietti 239/826-5897 or 239/828-5807. at 239/841-4540. SOUTH SEAS TENNIS VILLAS DIRECT DEEP WATER ACCESS!!!! Comfort, convenience, and a serene sense of inspired living in a Resort This home is very well maintained. From the new solar Community. Outside in the Tennis Villa community is an abudance of heater for the pool to the freshly sealed driveway, the well maintained, matured, and manicured grounds offering a private owners have made to many upgrades to list, come see community pool, sun-deck, bbq area and more. them! Located on a quiet dead end street in the very #3110 highly regarded Savona area of Cape Coral, this home Quaint corner 1 bedroom/1bath unit overlooking even has a small fenced in area off the pool cage for pets. Don’t miss out on this lush gardens and courtyard. West Indies-style great opportunity. Offered for $375,000. Contact Bob Berning 239/699-9597 décor, fully furnished turn-key villa located within the Southern Enclave of South Seas Island TIDEWATER ISLAND PUNTA RASSA Resort. Extra side windows in dining area for This elegantly Beautiful old Florida additional light. Walking distance to beaches, style home in the appointed home has been completely Village of Capitva, restaurants and much more. South Seas Island Resort private, secluded, amenities offered with a club membership. Offered for $350,000. gated, community renovated. Top of the #3139 of Tidewater Island. line granite in kitchen Etched glass front door, crown molding in and baths. Unique master bath & dressing Every aspect of the interior is designed to kitchen and great room, thirteen foot ceilings, area, design award, wood floors, dry bar, enhance the island experience. The entry level Chippendale style woodwork on lanai and stainless steel appliances. Sun drenched with offers a private guest bedroom and bath, a great front entry, rosette and fluted trim in great magnificent sunsets and views of Sanibel room that encompasses an open floor plan with room around triple sliding glass doors to Island enhanced by hurricane glass enclosed sliding glass doors in living and side window lanai. Seeing is believing, be sure to see this lanai, hurricane glass on all windows. Social in dining area in this end villa. The privacy of home. Furnishings negotiable. Offered for membership to Sanibel Harbour included. the master bedroom with en-suite bath is located on the upper level $399,000 Contact Bob Berning 239/699- Turnkey and ready! Offered $399,990. overlooking an enclave of sunlight through the picture window. Offered for 9597 or Ken Colter 239/851-1357 Contact Marianne Stewart 239/560-6420. $425,000. Contact LeAne Taylor Suraez 239/872-1632. 1149 Periwinkle Way 239/472-0176 fax 239/472-0350 • 11526 Andy Rosse Lane 239/472-1270 fax 239-472-1268 • 11509 Andy Rosse Lane www.jnaislandrealestate.com