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VOL. 10, NO. 49 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers DECEMBER 16, 2011 Holiday House Now Open In Fort Myers

Edison & Ford Holiday Nights Tree Trail, free to the public and open through December 31 Estates Holiday Nights Children’s Tree Trail In Heritage Gardens Is Free Holiday House is open through December 23 dison & Ford Holiday Nights Children’s Tree Trail, located in the Edison Ford he Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club’s 55th annual Holiday House is now Heritage Gardens, is free and open to the public, now through Saturday, open. According to Holiday House Co-Chair Linda Burkey, this year’s theme EDecember 31. The Children’s Tree Trail is a holiday tradition during Edison & Tof “Believe” captures the tradition and beauty of the holiday season with more Ford Holiday Nights, with handmade ornaments on trees created by Lee County stu- than 100,000 lights. The theme is different each year, giving people a reason to dents. come back. Many families make it a yearly tradition enjoyed by all generations. The following schools have decorated a tree for the 2011 holiday season: “We consider Holiday House to be our gift to the community each year as members Allen Park Elementary; Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary; Caloosa Middle; Cape continued on page 24 Coral High; Challenger Middle; Colonial Elementary; Cypress Lake Middle; Edgewood Academy; Edison Ford Homeschoolers; Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts; Estero High; Fort Myers Beach Elementary; Franklin Park Elementary; Harns Marsh Elementary; Heights Elementary; Island Coast High; Manatee Elementary; Mirror Lakes Elementary; North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts; Orange River Elementary; Patriot Elementary; Pinewoods Elementary; Ray V. Pottorf Elementary; Royal Palm Exceptional Center; San Carlos Park Elementary; Skyline Elementary; St. Andrew Catholic School; continued on page 23

Boston Red Sox City Of Palms Park Yard Sale he Boston Red Sox will host the City of Palms Park Yard Sale. TThe sale will be held on Saturday, December 17 and will give fans an opportunity to purchase a selection of items from the Red Sox’ 20-year history at the ballpark, including memorabilia from former and current players, jerseys Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve and signed artwork to ballpark furni- Stringfellow Road in St. James City. ture and collectibles. A portion of the Guided Morning The tour, provided in cooperation proceeds will be donated to three local with Lee County Parks and Recreation, is charitable organizations: Police Athletic Walk Amongst offered free of charge for all participants. League of Fort Myers; Abuse Counseling Pine Island is the only place in Lee and Treatment, Inc.; and Child Care of The Pines County where you will find naturalized Southwest Florida, Inc. longleaf pines. Walk a 1.12-mile trail that The yard sale will begin at 8 a.m. ake a guided tour of Pine Island Fans may enter through the Broadway Stadium seat Flatwoods Preserve on Saturday, leads through low-growing saw palmetto, abundant grasses and flowering Gate. Merchandise will be displayed players’ clubhouse located under the ball- TDecember 24 from 9 to 10:30 along the concourse area and within the park stands. All sales are cash only. All continued on page 23 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at 6351 continued on page 16 2 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now Popcorn strings, a toy French horn, an abacus, a stocking, and ornaments O, Christmas Tree resembling angels hang from the proud tree. by Gerri Reaves Surrounding it are gifts from Santa he Christmas tree in this undated historic photo evokes – a toy piano, blocks, a train engine, a childhood memories for many Fort Myers natives. small cuddly doll, and a rocking-horse T Well past the mid-20th century, many locals cut their wagon. own trees from the wild and decorated them with homemade Father Christmas reigns over the ornaments such as colorful paper chains, stars, and popcorn holiday scene from the wicker table by strings. the piano, and a wreath hangs from Before electric lights and store-bought trees became stan- the curtain rod. dard holiday items, the hunt for one was a hands-on affair. The historic tree inspired two Unlike today – when by Thanksgiving vendors are hawking members of the Southwest Florida northern Christmas trees in parking lots -- families didn’t put Historical Society to revive this old- one up until a week before Christmas at the earliest, according time Christmas. to “old timers.” Dora Miller and Diane Maddox cre- One long-ago Christmas, a family went all-out to decorate the native pine tree ated an old-fashioned tree that stands shown in the photo and thought it meaningful enough to record for posterity. at the entrance to the society’s head- quarters. Maddox says the tree is similar to what people had until store-bought northern ones became common. She also recalls that “usually, we had tangerines in our stockings instead of oranges, because there were oranges everywhere, but not as many tangerines.” Miller, who remembers going with her mother to the downtown B&B Market to buy a tree each year, says they wanted to keep things simple, making ornaments out of paper chains and topping the tree with a big yellow handmade star. The tree -- actually a large Australian pine branch – resembles the one in the historic photo, minus the small electric lights, of course. Bill Mellor’s childhood tree memo- ries are interwoven with a breakfast- picnic celebration. His birthday was only days before Christmas, so that’s the day his family drove “way out on the Tamiami Trail, which was a narrow little road then,” he says. That was during the Great Depression. Southwest Florida Historical Society’s From the property of E. Dixie Christmas tree honors the local tradition of Beggs, they cut a little long-leaf yellow procuring a tree from the wild and decorating pine, whose leaves were difficult to it with homemade ornaments decorate. photo by Gerri Reaves When they went out early in the morning, they cooked their breakfast and enjoyed it there, a tradition they kept for years. Visit the Southwest Florida Historical Society, where the old-time tree spreads holiday cheer to all who enter and reminds us of how Christmases were celebrated in historic Fort Myers. This undated photo captures a Christmas morning scene of long ago continued on page 6 courtesy of the Southwest Florida Historical Society

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Camp-Rigby’s tree won Most Creative Mayor Henderson with CenturyLink’s entry Camp-Rigby Roofing-Sheetmetal Contractors, Inc. received the majority of Ribbons adorn the popular RDA entry RDA’s tree, It’s A Wonderful Life votes for the Most Creative tree award. More than 5,700 people visited the favorite at the festival. The RDA tree, The company’s “Monopoly Mania” tree 2011 Festival of Trees in the Fort Myers titled It’s A Wonderful Life, won both featured hand-crafted ornaments made of River District, and thousands of those visi- the Most Traditional and Best All-Around Monopoly boards, game pieces and the tors took the time to vote for their favor- ribbons from festivalgoers. Numerous game’s signature currency. ite trees in the festival’s annual “Peoples’ voters remarked that the tree, which was Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson Choice” awards. adorned with old-fashioned ornaments, selected the CenturyLink “Starry, Starry The Fort Myers River District Alliance bubble-style lights and tinsel, reminded Night” tree as the Mayor’s Choice during (RDA) was the overwhelming crowd them of their childhood. Detail of the Camp-Rigby tree continued on page 5 SAY

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8700 Gladiolus Drive. (Winkler and Gladiolus) across the street from Sweet Bay. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 5 fundraising and support organization for the country resulting from contributions LCHC hopes to create a fresh start for Toys For Tots - the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For of over $1.5 million dollars in contribu- the homeless. Tots Program. tions. CCMI is an innovative non-profit Let’s Help The The objectives of Toys For Tots are to To learn more, go to www.toysfortots. 501(c)(3) organization made up of social help less fortunate children throughout org. service entrepreneurs fighting to end Marines Help the United States experience the joy of homelessness and hunger in our com- Christmas; to play an active role in the munity. The agency provides more than Needy Families development of one of our nation’s most CCMI Receives 14,000 meals each month through ape Harbour of Cape Coral is a valuable resources – our children; to unite their Everyday Cafe and Marketplace collection site for Toys For Tots all members of local communities in a $2,500 Grants and Home Delivered Meals programs. common cause for three months each CCMI also educates 40 children in their Cagain this Christmas season. he City of Fort Myers and the year during the annual toy collection and Community Montessori, offers home- Donation boxes are located at the Sales Lee County Homeless Coalition Center, located at 5703 Cape Harbour distribution campaign and to contribute to less and comprehensive case manage- better communities in the future. Teach recently granted Community ment services through their United Way Drive, and at The Joint Restaurant, Cooperative Ministries, Inc. $2,500 to located at 5785 Cape Harbour Drive. Elements of Toys for Tots: Resource House, oversees an emergency • The United States Marine Corps support the non-profit’s programs. mobile food pantry and supplies week- This year, your generous gifts and dona- The City of Fort Myers Arts & Culture tions will be especially appreciated as • The Marine Corps Reserve (15 to end backpacks full of food to more than 20 percent of the 40,000 forces are Grant of $2,500 will benefit CCMI’s 1,500 children each school year. we endeavor to bring smiles to so many Montessori Student Art Program. This more children and families who are in involved in Toys For Tots campaigns) CCMI serves Fort Myers and the • Marine Corps League Detachments funding will support the Montessori greater Lee County area, including Bonita need. School students as they develop a new Toys For Tots began in 1947 when (A 43,000-member veterans organization Springs, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres. of men and women who have served in project, The Evolution of Art, which CCMI works in partnership with United a group of Marine Reservists from Los focuses on a specific artist while showcas- Angeles, under the leadership of retired the U. S. Marine Corp) Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades, Harry • Local community organizations (cre- ing the development of the students as Chapin Food Bank and various commu- Reservist Maj. Bill Hendricks, collected they learn, create and grow. and distributed 5,000 toys to needy chil- ated in communities that do not have nity foundations as well as collaborating a Marine Reserve Center or a MCL CCMI’s Community Montessori with fellow community and service groups dren. The 1947 pilot program was so School provides students with a variety of successful that the Marine Corps adopted Detachment) including The School District of Lee Toys For Tots is a Native American creative opportunities through art, music County and numerous churches, business- Toys For Tots in 1948 and has expanded and movement that strengthen students’ it to a nationwide campaign. Program influenced by the special rela- es and community support organizations. tionship between the Marines and the developmental assets, excitement and For more information, call 239-332- From 1947 through 1980, Marines curiosity about new experiences. collected and distributed new and used Navajo Nation resulting from the contri- 7687 or visit www.ccmileecounty.com. butions of the “Code Talkers” of World The LCHC awarded CCMI with the toys. On Reserve drill weekends dur- 2011-12 Client Identification Grant of ing October, November and December, War II fame. 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From page 3 Festival Of Trees the annual River District Holiday Stroll. The all-black tree was inspired by Van Gogh’s famed Starry Night painting, featured silver stars and swirls of blue color. Another crowd-pleaser, “The Gift of Bling” by festival newcomer ProFiles, earned the Downtown Diva’s Choice honor, awarded by Fort Myers News-Press columnist Stephanie Davis. The pink and purple tree featured a unique tree-topper, which snowed blasts of confetti and glitter. The Festival’s 27 tree displays were auctioned off at the Tux & Trees Gala, a black- tie fundraiser for the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation. In the events’ first four years, they have raised more than $215,000. Proceeds from the 2011 Festival and Gala are still being tabulated. The Festival of Trees is presented with the assistance of sponsorships from The Home Depot, the Fort Myers News-Press, D’Latinos Magazine, Azteca America SWFL and Sunny 106.3. Additional support was provided by Gulfcoast Consulting Group, Inc. and Westco Builders of Florida, Inc. More information about the Festival of Trees is online at www.tuxandtrees.com. FIRST STREET LIQUORS Downtown Fort Myers’ Only Full-Service Liquor Store Mon thru Thu 10am - 9pm )UL 6DWDPSP‡6XQDPSP 2023 ALTAMONT AVE NEXT TO PUBLIX 332-3945 ProFiles’ tree won Downtown Diva’s Choice   6 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 From page 2 Hortoons O, Christmas Tree The society is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Also on display is a free special exhibit on World War II. Contact the all-volunteer non-profit organization at 939-4044. Or, drop by on Wednesday or Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon to explore the fascinat- ing archives. Then stroll festive downtown Fort Myers and contemplate the holidays of old as you experience the new. Walk a couple of blocks to the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jackson Street to see an exhibit featuring local architecture, Learning from Modernism: A Celebration of Mid-Century Design, co-hosted by the American Institute of Architects, FLASW. For information, call 321-7430 or go to swflmuseumofhistory.com. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Sources: The archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society.

items, e-mail joe.johnston1@comcast. One Day Letter net. Monetary donations can be mailed to Children’s Charities Toys For Tots, P.O. Box 8982, Naples, Carrier Toy Drive FL 34101. Pledges $1 Million To FGCU etter carriers in Lee and Collier Please make the holidays brighter outhwest Florida Children’s Charities is donating $1 million to Florida Gulf counties collected 14,812 toys on for families who are struggling to get Coast University to create an endowment supporting the Southwest Florida LSaturday, December 3 to benefit by. The Downtown Fort Myers Post SChildren’s Charities Music Therapy Program within FGCU’s Bower School of Toys For Tots. More than 75 envelopes Office, located at 1350 Monroe Street, Music. containing monetary donations were and the Bonita Springs Main Post Office, “This generous gift will help make our long-planned music therapy program a real- also received. A dollar amount is not located at 26150 Old U.S. 41, are offi- ity,” said FGCU President Wilson G. Bradshaw. “There is a great need in Southwest available at this time for either county. cial Operation Santa Claus locations. You Florida for music therapy – for children as well as adults – and I’m pleased that FGCU Fort Myers and Cape Coral residents can register at these offices to “adopt” can finally begin educating generations of music therapists.” can still drop toys off at any Walgreens a needy family. You will be required to Southwest Florida Children’s Charities provides funding to local charities serving location. In Lee County for pick up complete a simple application and show children. Its signature annual fundraising event, “The Southwest Florida Wine & Food of larger items, call 239-699-8121. a photo ID. Letters to Santa will be made Fest,” has distributed nearly $3.5 million to local organizations since its inception. This Monetary donations can be made by available to you for your selection. Return is the second gift to Florida Gulf Coast University. The first provided scholarships for credit card at http://fort-myers-fl.toysfor- to this location with your wrapped gifts pre-medical students pursuing degrees in pediatrics. tots.org. Checks can be mailed to Toys boxed and ready to mail by December The 2012 Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest events are scheduled for For Tots, P.O. Box 150393, Cape Coral, 21. Postage is required to mail the February 24 and 25. FL 33915. Operation Santa Claus/North Pole pack- “We are delighted to partner with the University to make the Music Therapy In Collier County for pickup of larger age to your “adopted” family. Program a reality. The graduates of the program will make a difference in the lives of children and families in Southwest Florida,” said Dr. Steve Machiz, Founding Chairman of the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. According to Dr. Donna Price Henry, FGCU Dean of Arts & Sciences, “Music Therapy is defined as the use of music in the treatment of individuals who have prob- ISLAND lems of a mental, physical and/or emotional nature. This is an exploding field which INSURANCE shows great promise in treating the increasing numbers of children identified as autis- SERVICE tic, as well as those with numerous other disorders which severely limit their develop- ment. We believe that with the Bower School of Music and its concentration on music education and performance and the College of Education’s strength in special educa- tion for children, adding a degree in Music Therapy will be an asset to the University

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Ichiban means “Number One” in Japanese On December 21, The Edison Restaurant & Bar is hosting a ‘Twas the Wednesday Before Christmas themed Ladies Night. Ladies, wear your best flirtatious Give the gift of glam from ProFiles in Fort Myers’ historic River District holiday outfit and compete for a $500 gift package. There’s a complimentary vodka bar from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Terrace Bar and from n Wednesdays, the Ostego Bay Foundation’s Marine Science Center 8 p.m. to close, ladies receive $1 house cocktails. Live music starts at 8 p.m. with offers tours of San Carlos Island’s commercial fishing fleet. The three hour the Derek Trenholm Band featuring Derek Trenholm, Darrell Nutt, Tyler Kluesner Oguided tour starts at 9 a.m. and Heather Brooks. Everyone is invited to enjoy dollar barbeque and Vendors on the It includes a one-and-a-half hour guided visit at the museum which contains a touch Green from 5 to 7 p.m. on the terrace. tank, a hands-on beach area and several aquariums and exhibits. The tour continues The Edison Restaurant & Bar is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and with a visit to the commercial fishing industry, including Erickson & Jensen Supply cocktails. It is located at 3583 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. Call 936-9348 or go House, Trico Shrimp loading dock and Beach Seafood. See how the boats are unload- to edisonfl.com. ed, the trawl doors are build, the shrimp nets are hand-sewn, the seafood is processed, Want to spoil your rockstar staff? Give them the gift of glam by booking an exclu- and other important factors used in this unique million dollar industry; a memorable sive party at downtown Fort Myers’ ProFiles. Schedule an employee appreciation experience! party at the upscale nail salon and receive a $50 gift card or inquire about individual The cost for the tour is $15 per adult and $10 for children seven years of age and gift cards for friends and members of your valued team. All gift cards are redeemable older. Reservations are required. at any of ProFiles’ five Lee county locations. Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center located at 718 Fishermans Wharf It’s not just the ladies who want to shine during the holidays. For the guys that work on San Carlos Island in Fort Myers Beach. Call 765-8101 or go to ostegobay.org. their fingers to the bone, try the shop’s signature Man-i-cure; the exfoliating spa mani- cure includes massage and having his nails buffed to a high shine or matte finish. ProFiles is located at 2232 First Street, Fort Myers. Call 466-6245 or go to profile- shairnailskin.com. Prepare for holiday entertaining and gift giving at First Street Liquors. As down- town Fort Myers’ only full-service liquor store, it is conveniently located near Publix off R of McGregor Boulevard. Traditionally, spiked eggnog is served with amber rum, Bacardi or bourbon. Other A G holiday drink favorites include Washington Apple (Crown Royal, cranberry, sour apple W R schnapps and 7-Up), cranberry and Champagne, Bailey’s Irish Cream and coffee with a candy cane garnish and white wine spritzers. First Street Liquors also stocks a wide I variety of domestic and imported beers. L Need a gift for the host or hostess? A bottle of California wine, French Champagne B or Italian Prosecco makes a great holiday gift. L Whatever your holiday plans are, drink responsibly by assigning a designated driver A or calling a taxi for a safe ride home. R ® First Street Liquors is located at 2023 Altamont Avenue, Suite 107 in the First Street Village shops, Fort Myers. 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Varsity Co-ed Cheer Team Junior High Cheer Team routine. The Varsity Co-ed team, who holds the title of first in the nation, also took he Southwest Florida Christian Academy (SFCA) cheer teams traveled to first place. Both teams will go on to compete at nationals this year. Kissimmee to perform at the Silver Spurs Arena in the FCC Florida State TChampionships on December 3. The Junior High team placed first in their division, as they performed an incredible

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ing. The arrival of the winter solstice, the Yule Log Burning burning of the yule log, and the passing into the winter season especially offer a Tradition Revived unique opportunity for holiday reflection.” ll Faiths Unitarian Congregation is Perhaps the oldest Christmas tradition, bringing an old Christmas tradition the burning of a yule log was adopted Aback to Fort Myers this holiday from Germanic pagan practices, with the season – the burning of a yule log on fire coming to symbolize the light of Jesus Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m. rather than the light of the sun. The yule The church is at 2756 McGregor log began as a celebration of the winter Boulevard, about two miles north of solstice, the earliest sunset of the year, Colonial Boulevard at Poinciana and when the lengthening days were greeted McGregor. with some relief. In those ancient times, This ancient holiday tradition is a sym- winter was often a time of famine, when December 9 - 23, 2011 bolic Christmas gift to its neighbors in his- survival was no sure thing. Good luck was toric Edison Park. The ritual will include said to come to all who took part in light- readings of Christmas classics such as ing a yule log, and it was believed that 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Visit from St. Nicholas,” singing of the house where a log was burned was Christmas carols, throwing the year’s protected from lightning. Historic Burroughs & troubles (written on slips of paper) onto In ancient times, the log was often an the fire, and lighting candles from the entire tree, and in England was supposed Langford Kingston Homes logs. Mulled cider will be served as well. to burn throughout the Twelve Days The burning of a Yule log became of Christmas, from Christmas Eve until Downtown Fort Myers popular in this country in the late 1800s, epiphany on January 6. Eventually, the ironically about the same time that the burning of the log was moved indoors to a Admission $5, Children 10 & under free custom died out in England and Europe. large hearth that had come to be the cen- Some American colleges, notably tral feature of homes. As the great hearths • Tour two festively decorated Columbia University and the College that could accommodate an enormous log historic homes were replaced with gas-burning stoves, the of William & Mary, as well as Stetson • See Santa Claus nightly University in central Florida, have long- custom disappeared. A remnant of the standing traditions of burning a yule log ancient tradition is the Buche de Noel, a • Enjoy seasonal music nightly as part of campus Christmas celebrations. cake roll decorated to resemble a log. • Military & Veterans visit free One of All Faiths’ members enjoyed Parking will be very limited, so atend- ees are asked to car pool, walk, or use with ID! ,IPTXLI'LMPHVIR·W%HZSGEG] the tradition when she taught at Stetson 'IRXIVF]FVMRKMRKER during the late 1970s and suggested that the alternative parking area on Poinciana. the congregation sponsor such an event. For more information, call the All YR[VETTIHKMJXSVKMJXGEVH All Faiths’ minister, the Rev. Dr. Faiths office at 226-0900. To see more JSVEGLMPH Wayne Robinson, says, “This time of of All Faiths’ holiday activities, and the ´7XSTTMRK'LMPH%FYWIK year, there are so many ways of celebrat- dates and times of its holiday services, 3RI'LMPHEXEXMQIµ visit www.allfaiths-uc.org. Holiday House is located at the corner of First & Fowler in Dowtown Fort Myers. Parking is available at First United Methodist Church field (2466 First Street).

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK First United Methodist Church Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm Fort Myers, Florida Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm Sun 12pm - 9pm Fort MMyers Woman’s . Community Club Open Christmas Eve All Day & Christmas Day 4-10 Edison Pageant Open All Day On New Year’s Eve & Day of Light, Inc. Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Hotel Indigo) 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 ZZZIPZFFFRP‡ 12 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 in the “Ding.” While fishing the edge of Low Tide Options one shallow bar we managed to sight fish by Capt. a few tailing reds as they moved up and Matt Mitchell down the shallow water feeding. The big- gest redfish sight fished one morning was he big low only 23 inches but to see, cast and catch tides of win- these redfish is always a thrill. Tter are here. The edges of these deeper channels in Some of the morn- the refuge have been loaded with trout of ing low tides this all sizes. Both Skitterwalks and Mirrodines week were minus drew great top water strikes. This five feet. Add to year marks the end of the November/ that northeast- December sea trout closure for our area. erly winds and the This is good to hear as trout stocks are water was much at a higher level than they have been in lower than the tide chart forecast. If years. This closure never really made any you can get your boat off the lift, these sense to me as our trout seem to spawn super-low water conditions are a great in the spring time. These popular fish are time go fishing. Not only does it bunch generally easy to catch and make for a up the fish but it really exposes chan- nice fish dinner for clients. nels, sandbars and grass flats you would With the mullet spawn in full swing never really know the layout of until you now, one of my favorite things to do Low water redfish caught with Capt. Matt Mitchell see it with your own eyes. on the lower winter tides is to sight fish Action on the low water was brisk for the bull sharks that make their living and into the gulf to spawn a few miles is just starting. Watching the big head all over the sound this week. Deeper on these mullet schools. These schools offshore. shakes, submarine-like wake and mud creeks and edges of bars in the “Ding” of roe-filled mullet can be in the tens of Mullet schools can be spotted through- trail behind the charging, hooked shark Darling Refuge were a good place to thousands and larger than a football field out the sound and across many shallow all in less the knee-deep water, is a rush. get started. Bouncing live shrimp on the in size. This annual event usually starts grass flats. Wherever the mullet go, the The shallow flats around Rocky Channel bottom caught a wide variety of species right after Thanksgiving and ends some- sharks that feed on them are not far and Buck Key are both great places to with a few keeper size redfish in the mix time in January. Mullet school up in huge behind. On shallow water flats five-foot- do this. too. Trout, black drum, sheepshead and numbers and make their way out of the plus bull sharks are easy to spot, often Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing ladyfish made up most of the action back rivers and estuaries through the passes swimming in water too shallow for them local waters since he moved to Sanibel to hide their backs, dorsal fins and tails. in 1980. He now lives in St. James City A fresh chunk of mullet or ladyfish and works as a back country fishing pitched out in front of a shark will quickly guide. If you have comments or ques- Send Us Your Fish Tales draw the attention of this apex predator. tions, e-mail [email protected]. he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. After watching the shark eat your bait, set Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of the hook and simply hold on. The show Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, or email to [email protected]. in 1492, the telescope wasn’t invented Nautical Trivia until 1608. by Bryan Henry • One of the most brutal buccaneers of the 17th century, Henry Morgan, he four-masted bark Dirigo, the though captured and sent as prisoner to Swim with first steel sailing ship built in England, was eventually knighted by the the Fishes BOAT TAmerica, was launched in Bath, British and made governor of Jamaica. Maine on February 3, 1894. • The origin of tonnage in measuring • Shipbuilder Donald McKay built 26 a ship derives from medieval times when clipper ships, from the Stag Hound in a ship was measured by the amount of RENTALS 1850 to the Glory of the Seas in 1869. “tuns,” or barrels of wine, that it could Fishing • Cabbage Key • The first satellite for the GPS carry. navigation system was launched Shellabration 2012 will mark the Dolphin Watching from Vandenburg Air Force Base in 75th annual Sanibel Shell Fair and Captains Available California, February 22, 1978. Show. Plans are under way for an • The Caribbean island of Nevis island-wide celebration February 26 once issued a postage stamp depicting through March 4. 481-4733 472-5800 Christopher Columbus peering over the 12600 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers Jensen’s Marina side of his ship with a telescope. 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for helping insure the care and feeding of our patients 14 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 ginger odor. Dark green and waxy, they contrast prettily with the delicate pink, white, or yellow flow- ers. The plant is usu- ally evergreen in South Florida, but an exceptionally cold winter will cause it to die back and produce new canes in the spring. Shell ginger pre- fers fertile moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Dwarf and variegated species exist. The seeds are contained in an inconspicuous cap- sule. Sources: Florida, My Eden by Frederic B. Stresau; flori- Pendant clusters of shell-like flowers give shell ginger its name data.com; Waterwise: South Florida Plant Smart reach up to eight feet high and can Landscapes; and double or triple its size in several years, edis.ifas.ufl.edu. Shell Ginger spreading via rhizomes, the fleshy roots Plant Smart just under the soil. If you plant it, plan explores sustainable by Gerri Reaves your space carefully. gardening practices hell ginger’s (Alpinia zerumbet) Dense clumps of tall stems arch out that will help you name derives from its pendant symmetrically from the plant’s center, create an environ- Sclusters of pretty flowers. It is also making it an attractive accent or back- mentally respon- called shellflower for an obvious resem- ground plant. sible, low-mainte- blance to porcelain-like sea shells. The long narrow leaves are 18 to 24 nance South Florida This fast-growing native of Asia can inches long, and when crushed, emit a A shellflower opens landscape. photos by Gerri Reaves

Lady Chadwick, and light hors d’oeuvres From page 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Prairie Pines Winter Solstice and wine will be complimentary. Preserve. The Randell Research Center (RRC), Eastern Spotted This guided nature walk along a quar- Celebration a program of The Florida Museum of ter- mile loop boardwalk, provided in Natural History, is dedicated to learning Skunk cooperation with Lee County Parks and Cruise and teaching the archeology, history and would probably say I’m crazy.” Recreation, is free to attend. Participants aptiva Cruises will be hosting a ecology of Southwest Florida. The RRC CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation should meet in the parking lot of Prairie special cruise to celebrate the has established and maintains the Calusa of Wildlife, Inc.) is a nonprofit wildlife Pines Preserve, located at 18400 N. Cwinter solstice on Wednesday, Heritage Trail around the internationally hospital providing veterinary care for Tamiami Trail in North Fort Myers. December 21, the shortest day of the significant Pineland archeological site, a native and migratory wildlife from the From an ADA-compliant boardwalk, year, and to benefit The Randell Research massive shell mound site encompassing Gulf Coast of Florida. The hospital this hour-long stroll will traverse a sea- Center’s (RRC) Calusa Heritage Trail. more than 200 acres along the mangrove accepts patients seven days a week sonal marsh while learning more about This cruise will depart from McCarthy’s coastline of Pine Island. Captiva Cruises from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations to the plants and animals that call it home. Marina on Captiva and travel the waters offers weekly cruises to the Calusa PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Visit Visit one small section of a 2,654-acre of Pine Island Sound. Heritage Trail, focusing on the fishing cul- www.crowclinic.org or call 472-3644. Conservation 2020 wilderness oasis that We are thrilled that Emmy Award- tures of Pine Island Sound. includes hiking and equestrian trails and winning and Grammy-nominated flut- Kat Epple uses her music in her work wildlife observation areas. Restrooms are ist and composer Kat Epple will be towards environmental and humanitar- available on site. performing for us during this Winter ian awareness. She has amassed a large Morning For more information, call 239-707- Solstice Benefit Cruise. Kat’s music will collection of flutes from cultures around 2206. be interspersed with an interpretive nar- the world, which she features in her Meander rative defining the winter solstice as well original compositions and CD albums. Her music has been described as celestial, ake part in a Morning Meander as identifying and discussing planets and atop The Marsh in North Fort stars. Mysteries and features of our night yet earthly, primeval and innovative. Kat specializes in “Calusa Inspired” music, TMyers on Saturday, December 17 skies will be pondered as we cruise under the magic of the night sky. Long before and created the music for many Calusa people started celebrating Christmas or documentaries, including The Domain of Hanukah, ancient cultures celebrated the the Calusa and the dance performance Randy’s Auto Repair, LLC Lic No. MV 81675 winter solstice and the coming of more Calusa with the David Parsons Dance BUMPER daylight. Being out on the water at night Company. www.RandysAutoRepairLLC.com Join us for what will surely be a magi- 16191 San Carlos Blvd, Ste 1 TO is an incredible experience, so please join BUMPER us and share in this timeless and universal cal evening. Reservations are required. Fort Myers, FL 33908 fascination of our night skies. Additional information and reservations &HUWL¿HG6HUYLFH&HQWHUV This special Winter Solstice Cruise may be obtained by calling Captiva Tel. 267-2556 benefiting the Randell Research Center Cruises at 472-5300. “Ich spreche Deutsch” OIL CHANGE will be on Wednesday, December 21 HOURS: SPECIAL from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and costs $65 $17.99 per person. A full service cash cocktail M-F: 9am - 5:30pm bar will be available on Captiva Cruises’ Sat & Sun: By Appt. FOREIGN & DOMESTIC (up to 5 qts.) THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 15 Shell Museum Announces Natural Science Lecture Series For 2012 he Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum has lined up its pre- Tsenters for the 2012 Natural Science Lecture Series. All lec- tures will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. at the museum and are free with admission or membership. Wednesday, January 11: Dr. Steve Geiger of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Symphonic Chorale Presents Commission discusses molluscan fisheries and their place in the food Messiah At Barbara B. Mann Hall chain. Wednesday, February 8: Dr. By Jim George William Marquardt of the Florida ne of the classic works of Christmas will be presented by a new yet not-so- Museum of Natural History reviews new group at Barbara Mann Hall on Friday, December 16 at 8 PM. The the history of the Calusa. Onewly constituted 80-voice Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida, for- Wednesday, February 29: Shell merly the Southwest Florida Symphony Chorus, will continue a 50 year tradition Museum Director Dr. José H. Leal of presenting Handel’s beloved Messiah in partnership with the Southwest Florida explores the diversification and Symphony Orchestra. It will be the Chorale’s inaugural concert as an independent impact of cowries. chorus and will include Gerald Finzi’s, In Terra Pax, one of the minor master- Wednesday, March 7: Dr. pieces of 20th-century English music. The piece reflects on the Christmas story, Edward Petuch of Florida Atlantic Research scientist Dr. Steve Geiger will lecture at using extracts from St Luke’s gospel and a poem by Robert Bridges to re-imagine University describes his research on The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum January 11 the nativity to the English countryside, with shepherds abiding in the fields of the Western Atlantic mollusks. Cotswolds. The combination of the traditional Messiah and the more contempo- Wednesday, March 21: Dr. Gary Schmelz examines mollusk fossils and what they rary In Terra Pax will be the highlight of the weekend in this must-see concert as tell us about prehistoric Florida. the sounds of the season fill Barbara Mann Hall. In a nod to local singers who do Dr. Steve Geiger of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s not have an opportunity to sing Messiah with orchestra, the chorale is also inviting Research Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida, will be the museum’s first presenter. members of area choirs to join it on stage for the stirring Hallelujah chorus. Geiger is a research scientist in the Marine Fisheries Research department and he has A high powered quartet of soloists will highlight the concert. Jennifer Paulino, been employed with the State of Florida since 1988. He has worked in the Molluscan soprano; Sandra Carney, alto; James Barbato, tenor and Stephen Mumbert, bass all Fisheries group since 2001 and has led the group since 2009. His current work focus- bring national and international performance credits to the concert. es on shellfish monitoring and restoration – primarily scallops, hard clams and oysters. The chorus and orchestra will be conducted by the Chorale’s Artistic Director, Geiger has published 13 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored a book chapter on Timothy McDonnell, who brings impressive credentials in his own right having served continued on page 19 continued on page 37

dren, scout troops and retirement home Name Our Two residents visit its museum and participate in its programs. Classrooms and labora- New Stingrays tory provide an indoor learning environ- Give a Cruise he Ostego Bay Foundation’s ment while boats and the bay shores fit Marine Science Center announced the bill for an outdoor classroom. The for Christmas Tthat the newest members of its marine center offers schools a Museum family are two beautiful stingrays just in a Suitcase for those unable to visit the waiting to be named. If your name(s) is facility. The science summer camps make learning about the environment fun. It chosen, you win a year’s membership to THE BEST W AY T O SEE T HE ISLANDS IS FROM T HE W ATER the organization which benefits include also reaches families and adults by set- ting up information booths at community Reservations Required • 10 a.m. Island Cruise to Useppa Or Cabbage Key receiving newsletters, special invitations, for All Cruises discounts on purchases in the gift shop functions and providing public speakers to • Adventure Sailing Cruises and free visits to the Marine Science many organizations. The foundation is made up of dedi- (239)472-5300 • 4:00 p.m. Dolphin Watch Cruise Center’s museum. The contest closes on Cruises depart from Sunday, January 1. cated volunteers who take an active role • Beach & Shelling Cruise assisting in its goals; without them, beautiful Captiva Island To name the stingrays, call the Marine www.captivacruises.com • Sunset Serenade Cruise with Island Musicians Science Center at 239-765-8101 or Ostego Bay would have a difficult time Call for departure time Joanne Semmer at 239-470-4993. If promoting the understanding, preserva- you prefer, e-mail your suggestion(s) to tion and enhancement of its marine [email protected]. environment. Without the hard work The Marine Science Center is open and dedication of its team of volunteers, to and assists universities, high schools, the Marine Science Center’s school field Entertainment Nightly in “Sanibel’s Social Scene” grade shcools, home schoolers and visit- trips, home school programs, curriculum ing scientist. The foundation supplies sup- development, research, public displays The port equipment and personnel for numer- and many other aspects of the foundation would not be possible. J ous research projects. Over the years, it ACARANDA has conducted many studies through the The volunteers of Ostego Bay are the foundation including Baywatch Water lifeblood of its organization, as it aims Quality Monitoring, the POD Project - a to provide these services with the high- Sanibel’s Best HAPPY HOUR Happy Apps $5.95 dolphin photo ID program, the Manatee est deree of quality possible. If you wish Photo ID Program with the Department to join the team, call 239-765-8101. 4 - 7 p.m. Nightly in the lounge Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Crispy Fried Calamari, of Environmental Protection, plankton Ostego Bay has many other activities 1/2 Price Drinks analyses, tidal circulation patters and scheduled and exciting upcoming events Chilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, water-column chemical properties, just to in which you may want to become Call & Well Liquor, Draft Beer Selections, BBQ Beef Satays, name a few. involved. Many positions are available: Select House Wine Snow Crab Legs, Chicken Wings The Marine Science Center has docent, fund-raising, helping with field trips and tours, maintaining aquariums, reached thousands of people with its 1223 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL 472-1771 message of conservation: school chil- setting up and maintaining exhibits, etc. continued on page 19 16 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 From page 1 Red Sox Yard Sale

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Signed photographs Red Sox jerseys Desks and book cases HD video board as well as interactive family areas. The Yawkey Way experi- Signs and Sox memorabilia ence at Fenway Park will be recreated on the road positioned immediately Tickets for all 2012 Spring Training south of JetBlue Park during Spring games at JetBlue Park are scheduled Training and will add to the ballpark’s to go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, concourse with a street festival feel December 17 at City of Palms Park. including entertainment, concessions Fans can purchase tickets at City and other activities. of Palms Park in Fort Myers, online An assortment of framed photos Boston will open the Spring Training at www.redsox.com, and by phone the date JetBlue Park opens. JetBlue season with two college exhibitions on at 888-REDSOX6. Fans who require Saturday, March 3, a 2:35 p.m. mati- ADA accessible seating may also call Park sits within Fenway South, the Red Sox new Spring Training and Player nee against the Northeastern University 877-REDSOX9. Hearing impaired fans Huskies followed by a nightcap with the may call the Red Sox TTY line at 617- Development Complex, which will Furniture provide a single, state-of-the-art, year- Boston College Eagles at 7:05 p.m. 226-6644. The Red Sox will kick off the 2012 Lee County has been the Spring round site where both Major and Minor sale items are subject to availability and League teams can train together. The Grapefruit League schedule at home on Training home of the Red Sox since Sunday, March 4 at 1:35 p.m. against will be sold on a first come, first served 1993. The new lease at JetBlue Park ballpark includes improved features and basis. Prices begin at $1. amenities such as new food options, an their Mayor’s Cup rival Minnesota provides for a 30-year extension from Twins.

Lakes Park Restoration Moves Forward With Far-Reaching Benefits he South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board approved a partnership with Lee County to complete the Lakes Park restoration Tproject that is expected to have far-reaching benefits for water quality and natural systems in the region. The Lakes Park project entails construction of 40 acres of filter marsh connecting the east lake to the west lake, resulting in a flow way that reduces nutrients, improves oxygen content and enhances conditions for native wildlife. As a result of this restora- tion work, cleaner water will be discharged from the lake to improve water quality in Hendry Creek and Estero Bay, Florida’s first Aquatic Preserve. “By improving water quality within the park, downstream water bodies will also benefit,” said Daniel DeLisi, SFWMD Governing Board member. “This project exem- plifies the district’s mission to restore watersheds and estuaries through local partner- ships.” This project was initially identified as an element in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan to enhance water quality in Hendry Creek and Estero Bay. Lakes Park is a former rock quarry currently managed by Lee County as a 279-acre recreational area, with 158 acres of lakes. Storm water from surrounding neighbor- hoods and commercial areas flows into the lakes. The district and Lee County have worked cooperatively to address water quality concerns within the watershed. Prior projects in the park include: • Reconstruction of water control structures • Installation of aeration fountains • Exotic plant removal • Design and permitting of the filter marsh The total cost for the district’s contribution in Fiscal Year 2012 is $1.5 million, which is being matched by Lee County. The district has invested $435,000 to date in Lakes Park on Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers the project. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 17 Public Invited To Symphonic Attend Young Chorale To Hold Artists Awards Mid-Season Auditions Auditions he public is inviited to attend the he Symphonic Chorale of Young Artists Awards auditions Southwest Florida will hold mid- Tand view the best of Southwest Tseason auditions on Monday, Florida’s young performers competing January 9 at The Canterbury School, for the chance to win $25,000 in sav- located at 8141 College Parkway in ings bond scholarships and the opporti- Fort Myers. Auditions are available by unity to perform at our gala on Sunday appointment. evening, March 4 at the Broadway The auditions are open to singers age Palm Dinner Theatre. Admission is free; 15 and older. Singers should bring two please call 239-574-9321 for specific copies of a prepared vocal selection of times. their choice in any genre. In addition, Auditions will be held at the Alliance singers will be asked to sing some vocal for the Arts, located at 10091 McGregor exercises and some unprepared selec- Boulevard in Fort Myers, in the following tions. 11 age group categories: Student Halie Boling auditioning at the 2011 Young Artists Awards auditions Please call 239-541-8761 for more Saturday, January 14 - Dance 8-14, the Young Artists Awards is Southwest dance that evening. All participating stu- information or to schedule an appoint- 15-21; Drama 13-16, 17-21 Florida’s premiere performing arts audi- dents will also have a chance to perform ment. Sunday, January 15 - Contemporary tion, performance, education and schol- at various community events. The Symphonic Chorale rehearses Voice/Musical Theatre 8-12 arship program for students ages 8-21. As a not-for-profit organization, the at Canterbury School on Mondays from Saturday, January 21 - Instrumental Participants have the opportunity to per- Young Artists Awards also collaborates 7 to 9:30 p.m. Currently planned per- Music 13-16, 17-21; Classical Voice form before panels of professional adjudi- with other area organizations to provide formances include works by Beethoven, 13-16, 17-21; Contemporary Voice cators. More than 40 judges from across additional information about opportunities Dvorak and Brahms. 13-16, 17-21 the nation participated last year. Students to student participants in the performing In addition, there remain a limited will receive scoring sheets and written arts. number of audition slots in selected comments from all members of their Please find more information about categories for student ages 8-21 from judging panel. The panels will choose 22 the program at www.youngartistsawards. throughout Southwest Florida to par- students to perform individually at our org and go to our Facebook page Young Send your ticipate. Students should call or e-mail gala and eleven runner-up students will Artists Awards for updates. editorial copy to: [email protected] for avail- also perform in a coached group number. ability. An “Audience Choice” award will be [email protected] Now in its ninth year of programming, voted on by audience members in atten-

‘n Karry Holiday Sale inside HOWL. Final Saturday • Spirits of Bacchus featuring live music by the Steve Farst. Join Us For Music Walk • French Connection featuring blues Make Your he final Saturday Music Walk takes by Mike Imbasciani. New Years • Indigo Room featuring live music by DINNER place on December 17. As of Reservations TJanuary it will move to the third rockabilly band Memphis56. Friday. • Morgan House featuring The Oyster CHRISTMASC EVE The monthly music event features live Fantastic Band 7 to 10 p.m. and DJ bands at over a dozen venues, including Christyle from 10 until close. restaurants, galleries and bars, plus street • City Tavern featuring Headcount, AND DAY toe-tapping rock and roll songs that you performers all over the downtown streets. SERVING FROM 4 PM TO 9 PM Music Walk venues showcase a variety know every word to. of music, from punk, rockabilly, indie, • Twisted Vine, live music by Patrick RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED reggae, and folk, to piano and steel Jerome. drums. Music Walk is an all ages event The Veranda, musical stylings of Gary that starts at 7 p.m. Free parking is avail- Goetz at the Piano Bar. able. For additional information contact Music Walk partners and venues [email protected]. include: HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, Spirits of Bacchus, Space 39, Red Rock Saloon, United Cafe, French Connection Cafe, The Franklins Shops, Enjewel, Alva Craft Show Happenings Magazine, Hotel Indigo, lva Community Center is looking Twisted Vine Bistro, Indigo Room, for craft vendors for our upcom- Fresh Seafood, Steaks & Pasta Harborside Event Center, Coloring Aing Craft Show that will be held The World, City Tavern, Downtown on Saturday, February 4. The show will House of Pizza, World Famous Cigar be held from 10 a.m. to 4 pm at Alva Bar, Hideaway Sports Bar, Morgan Community Park, located at 21471 House, The Veranda Restaurant, Market North River Road in Alva. Spaces are The JACAR ANDA America Realty, Main Street Antiques, available for a nominal fee of $10. WinkNews6, Classic Rock 94.5, Cool (Tables, tents, chairs, etc. are not pro- Hand Luc’s, Lush Bakery, and AmeriDry. vided). Public admission will be free. Highlights of this Saturday’s Music For further information on this event Sophisticated Dining • Raw Bar • Screened Patio Walk include: or to become a vendor, contact Sandra 1223 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island • 239-472-1771 • HOWL Gallery/Tattoo – Holiday Bates at 239-728-2882 or BatesSW@ www.JacarandaOnSanibel.com Heavy Metal, featuring Neither, Sgt. leegov.com. Fubar, and Hackish. All ages. Plus Kash 18 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Alliance’s Gift Shop Expands Into Gallery

Piggy Bank Raffle programs. ArtFest Fort Myers “Arts education has a tremendous rtFest Fort Myers, a juried fine impact on the developmental growth of arts festival featuring 215 national children and will actually increase overall Aartists, high school art competi- academic performance,” said Sharon tion, interactive arts, children’s crafts, McAllister, Executive Director of ArtFest Alliance for the Arts’ Etcetera Gift Shop fine food and entertainment, will be held Fort Myers. “We rely on the support of on Saturday and Sunday, February 4 our patrons and appreciate the partner- he Alliance for the Arts gift shop, Etcetera, will overflow on Friday, December 16 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. ship with IBERIA Bank, as we increase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as artists normally featured in the gift shop will bring in This is a free event coming to Downtown funding for art programs targeted at Tmore of their work and display it in the main gallery. This is your perfect chance Fort Myers along Edwards Drive, between elementary aged students.” to find unique, locally made gifts for your friends and relatives. Coffee and refreshments Heitman and Lee. An enhanced after school art program will be served, so stop by to take a look and say hello. Dedicated to providing art enrichment for numerous elementary schools and Participating artists include Tom Haydock, Susan Mills, Robin Cox Walsh, Dlynne to our community, ArtFest Fort Myers Boys & Girls Club locations is funded by Designs, Zdenka Fiala, Aboriginals, Sally DeSandy, Pat Collins, Lucia Garcia Designs, is particularly attuned to supporting art proceeds from the raffle. Reaching over Alisha Koyanis and Babs Snyderman. education programs and this season those 300 after school students and approxi- Located in the Alliance for the Arts lobby, Etcetera supports independent, local art- programs will be supported in an exciting mately 200 Boys & Girls Club partici- ists and is continuously restocked with new, original works like glass jewelry, quilted and unique way. pants in 2011, with supplies and instruc- fabrics, hand-made books, artistic home furnishings, hand decorated wine glasses and The “Share for Education Piggy Bank tion for creative projects, made the Art one-of-a-kind painted pottery. Raffle,” sponsored by IBERIA Bank and Clubs a huge success. With your support, The Alliance for the Arts proudly supports artists and arts organizations in our area held over ArtFest weekend, will show- ArtFest can make an even bigger impact as the state designated Local Arts Agency for Lee County. The Alliance for the Arts case nine “one of a kind” hand painted/ in 2012. Check our website at www. galleries and gift shop are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and embellished piggies. These themed pig- ArtFestFortMyers.com for a sneak peak from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, and is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just gies, painted by local artists, will be filled at this season’s piggies and the wonderful south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. with fabulous gift certificates, with values prize packages they contain. ranging from $800 to $1,600, and the Some masterpieces take a lifetime art scene. She volunteers at the Alliance, Grand Prize Piggy includes a trip for two to acquire - find yours in a weekend at Alliance as well as at BIG ARTS on Sanibel and to New Orleans. Over festival weekend, ArtFest Fort Myers! Arts for ACT. Groce says she’s “thrilled patrons can purchase raffle tickets for the Admission to ArtFest Fort Myers is Announces New to be in a position to make certain that piggy of their choice and random draw- free due to the generous support of its art in Lee County thrives because art has ings will determine the lucky winners on sponsors. Adjacent parking lots, street Board Members an important impact on our community.” Sunday afternoon. parking and city garages will be open. One hundred percent of the proceeds Look for directional signs. ow in its 36th year serving the Kelley Smith has taught painting in area schools for almost 10 years. She’s from the Piggy Bank Raffle go directly For more information, visit www. community, the Alliance for the to the ArtFest Fort Myers art education ArtFestFortMyers.com✎ NArts is pleased to announce three the mother of a spunky 3 ½ yr old little new Board Members for 2011-12: girl, who thinks she’s an actress. Smith Jeanne Dozier-Bartlett, Shareen Groce says she’s “very much looking forward to and Kelley Smith. The trio will join the helping the Alliance and becoming more existing board in helping the Alliance active in the community.” fourth saturday several times in 2011 to continue its mission to facilitate and These new faces will join the current Music Walk accomdate events such as Edision Festival nurture the creation, development and Alliance 2011-12 Board of Directors: of Lights, Surf and Song Festival and education of arts and culture. Shirley Snyder McLaren - President Moves To Third Zombicon. Jeanne Dozier-Barlett has been an Pamela Beckman - Vice President 2012 Fort Myers Music Walk Dates: art teacher with Lee County Schools for Carolyn Gora - Secretary Fridays In 2012 January 20 12 years. She is a graduate of Auburn Chris Catti - Treasurer tarting in January 2012, Fort February 17 University with a Bachelor of Science in Andrew Kurtz - Past President Myers Music Walk will happen March 16 Jurisprudence and a Minor in Fine Arts. Dana Nicloy Seach month on third Fridays. The April 20 She lives in Fort Myers with her husband Carl Skinner move is due to event conflicts through- May 18 Tyler and two year old son Dozier. She Orv Curry out the year that caused date changes in June 15 is an advocate for the arts, has served on Marie Code 2011. July 20 the Board for Partners in Self Sufficiency Scott Saxon The River District Alliance, which August 17 and is currently serving on the Junior Leigh Frizell Hayes hosts the event, decided the event would September 21 League of Fort Myers Board of Directors. The Alliance for the Arts proudly sup- need to change dates in order to better October 19 Shareen Groce has been in Southwest ports artists and arts organizations in benefit the downtown business com- November 16 Florida on Sanibel and in Fort Myers Southwest Florida as the state designated munity and create the least amount December 21 for 40 years. She previously lived in Local Arts Agency for Lee County. The of conflicts with annual and seasonal For additional information, contact Minneapolis, Mn., Washington, DC and Alliance for the Arts’ galleries are open Saturday events. The event was moved to Andy via e-mail at andy@fortmyersmusic- Annapolis, Md. She’s been working with from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through walk.com. the art community and artists, buying Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on from, promoting and exhibiting herself Saturdays. They are located at 10091 since 2000, with a focus on Lee County’s McGregor Boulevard, just south of Read us online at IslandSunNews.com Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 19 “open” acrylics. There will be information Art Divine Holiday packets, samples and refreshments. Call the gallery to sign up to attend. Sale Continues Rose Edin, TWSA NWS, will be teaching a workshop January 16 to 20 At Beach Gallery in the wonderful world of color. She is rt is flying out of the gallery doors a watercolor instructor, author and well at the Fort Myers Beach Art known fine watercolor artist. The work- AAssociation. This is an opportu- shop is $300 for members and $330 for nity to purchase original local artwork at non-members and more information can prices no highter than $99. Included in be found by calling Karen Borden 463- the hundreds of pieces are both framed 0343. and unframed works done in various February’s workshop will be Carol media. Frye NWS ISEA, a Florida artist who The sought-after minis are hung and works in multimedia, intuitive methods. ready for purchase as well. These small Her workshop is $285 for members and works of art have become collectors’ $315 for non-members. More informa- items locally and are eagerly awaited each tion on workshops can be found on the season. For $10. you can buy a small web at www.fortmyersbeachart.com or by painting and help support the art associa- calling the gallery at 463-3909. tion. The Art Association also sponsors Tickets can be purchased for the local artists teaching short workshops on raffle of a framed watercolor painting by the Beach. Sue Pink will be teaching col- the well-known artist Jerry McLish. The lage on February 2 and 3. Classes cost drawing will be at the open house on $50 per day. Neil Walling will again teach January 12, and proceeds will benefit the his plein air painting for three mornings scholarship fund. on February 23 to 25 for $20 each. A Perfect Morning oil painting by Michele Buelow The holiday sale extends until noon on For the first time Patty O’Kane will offer January 12.. Introduction to Drawing and Dry Media 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday On January 12 from 9:30 a.m. to Exposure, a refresher course using vari- and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. It will be 12:30 p.m. the board will host the open ous materials and techniques in a series closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and January Share your community house at the gallery for members and of four evening classes from 6 to 9 p.m. 1. For more information on shows or news with us. those interested in checking out the asso- on Wednesday and Thursday, Januaury classes, call.463-3909 or visit www.fort- ciation. President Meg Bushnell will intro- 26 and 26 and Tuesday and Wednesday, myersbeachart.com. Call 415-7732, duce the activities of the association and January 31 and February 1. Cost is $100 Fax: 415-7702 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there for the series or $25 for each class . will be a free demo, A to Z Acrylic, by Materials will be provided. or email Kevin Tobin, Jr. He will cover pigments, The working gallery on Donora and [email protected] extending paints, digital grounds, and Shellmound, Fort Myers Beach, is open

performing the two-act ballet The Canadian Girl Nutcracker at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts on Saturday, Gets Dream Role December 17 starting at 3 p.m. The school is located at 1856 Arts Way in Lighthouse Café North Fort Myers. For advanced tickets, call Nancy WORLD’S BEST BREAKFAST Galante at 239-277-9956. It’s the Most Wonderful From page 15 Stingrays Time of the Year... Ostego Bay welcomes new faces and any fresh new ideas you may have to offer. NOW SERVING DINNER The Ostego Bay Foundation’s Marine Science Center is located at 718 CRUSTED FRESH FISH over greens or Fisherman Wharf in Fort Myers Beach. with baked potato, sweet potato or pasta It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 Choose fresh Yellowtail Snapper, Hog Fish, Ahi Tuna, a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 239-765-8101 or visit www.ostegobay.org. Tilapia, Triple Tail, Grouper, Cobia or Salmon And more: Burgers, Ribs, Chicken From page 15 Pasta • Caesar Salads • Beer & Wine List Alexandra Sullivan as Clara Lecture Series Breakfast & Lunch 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. such topics as scallops, stone crabs, lexandra Sullivan, an 11-year-old, plankton dynamics, and Antarctic deep Call Ahead Seating Available sixth grade student at Evangelical sea fish. He also has five years’ experi- Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Christian School, moved here A ence on crustacean fisheries research and Dinner Reservations accepted with her family in 2006 from Ottawa, four years of public outreach background. Ontario, Canada. She began dancing as In 1986 he received his bach- a way to make friends and now is get- elor’s degree in marine science from ting the opportunity to dance her dream Southampton College. He received his COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF HOUSE WINE role as Clara in Turning Pointe Dance master’s degree in 1993 and doctorate with purchase of Dinner Entrée between 5 & 9 pm Theatre’s annual performance of The in 1999 from the University of South Offer good with ad. Exp. 12/23/11 Nutcracker. “This is the best Christmas Florida. His master’s research focused present a dancer could hope for!” said on the biology of juvenile tarpon and his Sullivan once she got the part. doctoral research focused on zooplankton 362 Periwinkle Way • 472-0303 Turning Pointe Dance Theatre is responses to changes in food supply. 20 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Cattle Barons’ Ball Site Annouced

Sweetbay Store weetbay Supermarket has corralled its resourc- es to offer the former Sweetbay store on SDaniels Parkway and Plantation Drive as the host location for the 2012 Cattle Barons’ Ball. “The site is centrally located with ample parking and a magnificent store that is sure to help make the event another success,” said Beth Hayes, coordinator of the event for the American Cancer Society of Lee County. The store is located at 6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive. “We are so proud to provide space for the Cattle Barons’ Ball,” notes Nicole LeBeau of Sweetbay Supermarket. “We know our space will give those attending enough room to kick up their heels and raise as much as possible for the American Cancer Society.” The gala will feature a Wild West-themed night of gaming, silent and live auctions, gourmet “grub” from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and dancing to the great country sounds of One Night Rodeo. Cattle Barons’ Ball, one of the largest and most unique fundraising events in Lee County, will be held on January 21. Now in its ninth year, the event has raised more than $3 million for research, education and patient services to survivors and their families. A portion of the proceeds is dedicated specifically for ROCK (Reaching Out Melody Anglin Trio to Cancer Kids) programs. Specialists in Urology www.specialistsinurology.com is the 2012 Presenting Sponsor for the second year in a row. Franco Autori, and is presently collaborat- More information about the Cattle Barons’ Ball and the American Cancer Society is Harpist Melody ing with concert pianist and composer available by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 239-936-1113 ext. 3909. Oksana Kolesnikova to create a recording Anglin In Concert of his works. The world premiere of one each United Methodist Church of their collaborations, Aurora: Fantasy (BUMC) announces the second in E minor, will be presented at the con- Calendar Girls Florida Dance Bpresentation of its acclaimed cert. Hibiscus Series, The Melody Anglin Joining Anglin is Russian violinist Team Welcomes New Year and concert artist Zoriy Zinger, who Trio, on Thursday, December 15, begin- he Calendar Girls Florida dance team will be greeting 2012 with a busy ning at 7:30 p.m. The program will be has soloed with the Russian Symphony January schedule. The team raises funds to support the Paws For Patriots pro- held in the Sanctuary of BUMC, 155 Orchestra and at Lincoln Center, as Tgram providing service dogs for veterans. Bay Road (behind the library), with a well as cellist Jonathan David Anglin. The team kicks off its Wild West extravaganza show at the Golden Gate reception following the concert to meet On select compositions, bass baritone Community Center, located at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway in Naples, where they per- the artists. This is a return engagement Douglas Renfroe will join the Melody form for the Collier County Association for the Blind at 1 p.m. for the talented Melody Anglin, having Anglin Trio. Renfroe is the Director of January 13 will find the team in Cape Coral at the St. Andrew’s Festival, located at last appeared in 2009. music and fine arts for BUMC, and is the 1509 SE 27th Street and starting at 7 p.m. Anglin is an international concert creator of the Hibiscus Series which is The CG breeze into Windmill Village, located at 16131 N. Cleveland Avenue, on harpist, soprano and composer who has beginning its fourth full season. January 19 at 7 p.m. performed in Ireland, Europe, England, The program will feature traditional On January 20 at 6 p.m., the team makes an encore performance at Fort Myers Austria, South America and across the classical compositions for harp as well High School at the Learning for Life Talent Show. United States. Featured with several as many of your favorite holiday selec- The CG wrap up the month with two shows on January 28. At 8 a.m., they will major orchestras throughout the U.S. tions. The concert is open to the public cheer on runners and walkers in the Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K at Lakes Park, and abroad, she has also performed with a free will offering collected to offset located at 7330 Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. Then at noon, the team appears for with Dave Brubeck, American compos- expenses. For additional information, the fifth year at Pioneer Days in Pioneer Village, located at 7974 Samville Road in ers David Diamond, Jacob Druckman, contact the BUMC office at 463-9656. North Fort Myers. For more information about the Calendar Girls, call 239-850-6010.

Other cast members are Martin Hastings as Steve, a neurotic car salesman still A Complex Comedy wallowing in his wife’s accidental death; Nancy Antonio as Ginger, a former wealthy woman and friend of Walter; and Bri Curtis as Kensington Flood, Walter’s daughter. At Theatre Conspiracy The cast provides terrific acting in a story that becomes increasingly entangled as it goes from one comic situation to another. Actually some of the situations are quite by Di Saggau serious, but with humorous undertones. atching good theater is always a treat. Joining in Playwright Steven Dietz knows how to write witty dialogue and invent scenes with on the action is something else entirely. Both work tremendous comic potential. Wwell in Becky’s New Car now showing at Theatre Becky has a pretty good life but there’s another one out there and she longs to find Conspiracy. out if it’s for her. Walter, the sympathetic millionaire billboard magnate, invites her to From the moment Becky Foster (Lauren Drexler) comes on a party at his house. Becky brings audience members on stage to advise her whether stage, in a frenzy of cleaning and chatting, she needs help and is or not she should attend. When someone says no, she simply asks another person on not ashamed to ask for it. Spontaneity in the show depends on stage until she gets the answer she wants, which is yes. Then they help her dress for her skill to make the audience feel comfortable enough to assist the occasion. her. Drexler is a master at handling this kind of role. The show is unpredictable from the get-go. Only in the latter part of act two does Becky is faced with a dilemma. She works for a car dealership the audience start putting some of the pieces together as the twists and turns continue. and one day a wealthy gentleman comes in and buys nine cars, I really enjoyed this show in spite of what I call a tricky plot. By that I mean there one for every member of his staff. The gentleman, Walter Flood, are a few unanswered questions, but that’s OK because the audience is neither insulted is played by Scott Thomson. He is a recent widower who falls for Becky, presuming nor taken for granted. Basically this clever new comedy provides laughter aplenty. she is a widow. Becky is not. She has a huband Joe (Gene Krupp) and a son Chris Becky’s New Car plays through December 17, at Theatre Conspiracy, 10091 (Jordan Wilson). Joe is a roofer, a nice-guy husband and Chris is a 26-year-old psychol- McGregor Boulevard, Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers. For tickets call 936-3239. ogy major still living at home and spouting psychobabble about people around him. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 21

Pictures from 2010 Winter Camp

Pictures from 2010 Winter Camp

Pictures from 2010 Winter Camp Register Now For Florida Rep And Alliance Winter Arts Camp inter break is fast approaching and what better way to engage your child in the arts then at Wild Winter Arts Camp at the Alliance! This is the perfect Wopportunity for K-12 students to act, sing, dance and create during the photo caption upcoming holiday break. This five-day, award winning camp runs from December 26 to 30. It is presented by Florida Rep and hosted by the Alliance for the Arts. The camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Professional performing and visual artists Rachael Endrizzi, Claire Guy and Ray on Friday, with the final performance at 3 p.m. on December 30. Drop-off begins at Hernandez will instruct K-12 students in adapting classic stories and fairy tales, cul- 8:30 a.m. and pick-up is between 4 and 4:15 p.m. Post-camp care is available until minating with a performance for family and friends on December 30 in the Foulds 5 p.m. for an additional $25 for the entire week. Contact Rachael Endrizzi at Florida Theatre at the Alliance for the Arts. Classes will include visual art, acting, storytelling Rep by calling 239-332-4665 or visit www.floridarepeducation.org. and improvisation. Campers will be exposed to the world of professional art and have The Alliance for the Arts proudly supports artists and arts organizations in our area plenty of fun while they’re at it. Space is limited, so register your child today before it’s as the state designated Local Arts Agency for Lee County. The Alliance for the Arts too late. galleries and gift shop are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Wild Winter Arts Camp is $175 for kids grades K-6. 7-12 graders may register to from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. They are located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, be Stars-In-Training for $150. just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

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4 p.m. Thursday, January 12 were flooded with pioneers, fishermen Dunbar-Jupiter So you think you can play? Dunbar Historic Sanibel & and clergymen in their quest to tame Jupiter Hammon Public Library is up for the wilderness in search of a better life. Hammon Public the challenge! Join us for a day filled with Captiva Islands: In Historic Sanibel & Captiva fun and games. Beat your best score or Islands: Tales Of Paradise, discover how Library Programs someone else’s. Challenge your friends Tales Of Paradise anthropologist Frank Cushing visited pio- ext month’s roster of activities at and have a great time. There will be a neer Sam Ellis in 1895 after the farmer Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public prize for the highest score and refresh- discovered bones on his homestead and NLibrary offers topics for all ages. ments will be served. how President Theodore Roosevelt’s men The following activities are free to the Pizza and Pages saved a little girl from drowning when he public: 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 lived on a houseboat in Captiva to study Adults What’s better than dinner and a local marine life. Join local history colum- Wii Your Way To Fitness movie? Dinner and a book! Pick up the nist Jeri Magg as she recounts the storied 11 a.m. Saturdays, January 14 and required reading at your library and join history of these little slices of paradise. 28 us to discuss it. Was the plot obvious? Did Author Jeri Magg has been freelanc- It’s a Wii party at the library! Sure to the storyline keep you at the edge of your ing for more than 20 years, writing for be an enthusiastic workout, you are in for seat? Was the climax worth the read or regional and local magazines and newspa- a real treat. Laugh while you melt away was it a total snore? Bring your thoughts, pers. She and her husband, Karl, moved the pounds. Connect with others while questions and opinions... we’ll bring the from New York to Sanibel in 1980 with you stretch it out. All are welcome. Please pizza! Ask at desk for this month’s book their two daughters, Carolyn and Kathy. bring a friend. title. For grades 6 and up. An avid bike rider and beach addict, Jeri Family The Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public has volunteered at the Sanibel Historical Toddler Storytime Library is located at 3095 Blount Street Museum and Village for more than 10 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, January 11, in Fort Myers. For more information years and has authored numerous articles 18 and 25 about a program or to register, call the about the history of the islands. Now, Children 2 years old and their caregiv- library at 239-533-4150. A sign lan- after 30 years of listening to innumerable ers participate in song, fingerplays and guage interpreter is available with five tales, many told by the original pioneers short stories. The success of this age business days notice to library staff. An or their descendants, she’s compiled group depends on adult participation and assistive listening system is available; these stories, along with a site map in encouragement. Toddler Storytime lasts request at desk. this book, so others may enjoy the islands approximately 30 minutes. Registration is Check the Lee County Library while learning their history. required. System’s website at www.lee-county. Historic Sanibel & Captiva Islands: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s com/library, or pick up an events calen- he story of Sanibel and Captiva Tales Of Paradise is available at Sanibel Birthday dar on your next visit, to find out about Islands stretches back over 300 Island Bookshop (1571 Periwinkle Way), 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 programs at other locations. Call the host Tyears, to a time when natives other local bookstores and retailers as Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s library, or Telephone Reference at 239- roamed the islands and Spanish explor- well as directly through the publisher Birthday with fun and activities. 479-INFO (4636), for more information er Ponce de Leon first met and tried to online at www.historypress.net. Teens about a specific program. subdue the Calusa Indians in San Carlos Gaming At Your Library Bay in 1513. The next few centuries THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 23 From page 1 Estates Tree Trail St. Francis Xavier; Tanglewood nues to grow Elementary; Three Oaks Elementary; Th conti . Trafalgar Elementary; Trafalgar Middle; e C tion Treeline Elementary; Tropic Isles onvertible Collec Elementary; Varsity Lakes Middle; and Veterans Park Academy for the Arts. Support provided by the Lee County Foundation for Public Schools, Lee Art Teachers Association and Golden Apple Teachers. During the holidays, the homes and gardens of Thomas and Mina Edison and Henry and Clara Ford are seasonally decorated, the Edison Ford Inventor’s Museum and Edison Botanic Research Lab are open and nightly entertainment at 7 p.m. is provided by school and com- munity groups. The Children’s Tree Trail is free to the public. Edison & Ford Holiday Nights are $15 for adults and $1 for children (ages 6 to 12); guided tours are $20 for adults and $1 for children (ages 6 to 12). Groups may schedule guided or unguided tours from 5 to 7 p.m. and will receive a dis- counted group rate. The Edison Ford is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Edison Ford is the winner of the 2009 National Stewardship Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is an official project of “Save America’s Treasures” at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a Florida Historic Landmark and a National Register Historic Site. For additional information, call 239-334- 7419 or visit the website at www.edison- fordwinterestates.org.

From page 1 Morning Meander plants all characteristic of a healthy plant community shaped by fire. And during this stroll you will learn more about fire’s role in a diverse ecosystem. The degree of difficulty for the tour is moderate. Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Participants should also bring water, sun- screen, a hat (shade is scarce in some areas), binoculars and camera. No rest rooms are available on site. For additional information, call 239-707-8251 or visit www.conserva- tion2020.org. Look for this trademark

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Veterans who played in 2011 Shell Point Open country,” said Timothy Stephenson, execu- tive director of the Legacy Foundation. “This was our eighth year hosting the Shell Point Open, and every year we continue to receive overwhelming support. Golfers and sponsors alike continue to support and enjoy this tournament because of develop- ing friendships and the opportunity to help a worthwhile cause.” Additionally this year, a participating golfer, Scott Loiacano - who works for Wright Construction - successfully made a hole-in-one on Shell Point Golf Club’s Timothy Stephenson, Jason Scoggins and David Moreland 16th hole. This is a first in the history of the tournament. He received a two-night, he “Red, White and Blue Scramble,” Shell Point’s eighth annual charity Shell three-day stay at the Sandpiper Resort, as Point Open Golf Tournament, raised $20,000 that will benefit the Waterside well as a $100 Home Depot card. Hole TMedical Complex which offers medical and healthcare services to residents of #16, a par 3 at 120 yards, was Loiacano’s Shell Point and the surrounding local community. This complex includes the Larsen last hole of the tournament, which was a Pavilion (a 219-bed skilled nursing facility), a state-of-art rehabilitation center and many great way to end the day. more healthcare services. UBS Financial Services Inc., The This year the tournament took place on Friday, November 11 at the Shell Point Scoggins/Moreland Group, graciously Golf Club, and a special ceremony was held to recognize the courageous efforts of all offered to be the title sponsor for the event, veterans. Before the tee-off, all the veterans who were present gathered for a group which hosted 110 golfers. The corporate Scott Loiacano made the first ever hole-in- photo and received a special patriotic golf marker. sponsors included Wright Construction; one in the 2011 Shell Point Open “This year we hosted the tournament on a very special day, 11-11-11. It was truly The Alliance Development Fund; Harvey- an honor to meet all those in attendance who have, and still do serve our amazing Engelhardt Funeral Home; and Alexander & Hoover, CPA’s, PA.

attend the 2012 NHL Winter Classic in bed Children’s Hospital of Southwest Southwest Florida receives no direct tax Breakfast With Philadelphia. Florida at HealthPark Medical Center support and operates as a “safety-net” Sports memorabilia included hand- south of Fort Myers. This new state-of- health system treating all children regard- The Blades Raises signed items from NHL legend Mario the-art facility will provide new specialty less of their families’ ability to pay for Lemieux, New York Yankees stars Alex services to treat the most critically ill services. Over $107,000 Rodriguez and Derek Jeter and a true col- children and their families. The Children’s For information on the 2012 he 4th annual Breakfast with the lector’s item – a hand-signed jersey from Hospital of Southwest Florida is the only Breakfast with the Blades or for corpo- Blades generated over $107,000, New England Patriots star Tom Brady’s children’s hospital between St. Petersburg rate sponsorship opportunities, contact Tnearly $50,000 more in gross rev- college days at Michigan. and Miami. Part of Lee Memorial Health Lee Memorial Health System Foundation enues than the 2010. event. The event was presented for the fourth System, The Children’s Hospital of at 343-6950. All proceeds will be matched by a consecutive year by Picone Financial private donor and will support The Partners and was sponsored in part by From page 1 walking through these two festively deco- Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida The Club at Renaissance, Gulf Coast rated homes and grounds, children can Capital Campaign. Town Center, Epic Medical Systems, Holiday House visit Santa each evening at the Langford- Jaguar of Fort Myers, The Fort Myers The breakfast was held at the Hyatt contribute decorations to over 50 areas.” Kingston home.” A variety of local music Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Film Festival, The Florida Everblades and and dance groups will provide entertain- Lee Memorial Health System Foundation. said Holiday House Co-Chairman Beth and featured a full hot breakfast, a meet- Schultz. ment each evening. The 15-night sched- and-greet autograph session with Florida Former Florida Everblades star and ule includes performances by local dance jersey-retiree Tom Buckley served as hon- Hundreds of members and volunteers Everblades players and the opportunity of the Fort Myers Woman’s Community troupes, school choruses, jazz and brass for guests to bid on exclusive auction orary chairman for the event in memory bands, orchestras and more. of his daughter Piper Lynne Buckley. Club spend hours embellishing the inte- items including hand-signed memorabilia rior and exteriors of the Burroughs and Holiday House 2011 will run through from the worlds of sports and entertain- Senior Director of Marketing for Lee December 23. The hours for Holiday Memorial Health System Foundation Langford-Kingston homes, lawns and ment, tickets to top sporting events, grounds with holiday decor. House will are nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. gourmet dinners and trips and travel to Jeannie Cummings remarked of the Tickets are $5 for adults and children 10 event’s success, “We are deeply moved The Burroughs Home and Gardens some of the most desirable destinations in is located on 2.45 acres in downtown and under are free. the world. by the generosity of the community in For more information about Holiday its support of The Children’s Hospital Fort Myers and is bounded on the north Highlights from the spirited live and by the Caloosahatchee River and on the House, call 239-738-3710 or visit www. silent auctions included luxury selec- of Southwest Florida. Breakfast with the fmwcc.com. Blades is a fun, family-oriented event south by First Street. The home boasts tions from Tiffany & Co., The Diamond turn-of-the-century Georgian Revival District and Tag Heuer watches. A that encourages healthy habits and active play for children. The day gives children architecture and has not been altered stand-out culinary experience was the considerably since construction was com- opportunity to be treated to a four-course a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with their local sports heroes and pleted in 1901. The Langford-Kingston To advertise in rum dinner for 20 guests by Chef Justin Home is a 5,000 square foot Prairie Fleming of Hemingway’s Island Grill. the parents seem to really enjoy bidding on the outstanding auction items we fea- School residence and one of downtown The River Weekly News Travel packages included trips to the Fort Myers most outstanding houses. exotic islands of St. Thomas, St. Kitts and ture each year.” The over $214,000 in new funding “Holiday House has something for Call 415-7732 Curacao, a first class stay at the Bellagio everyone,” added Schultz. “In addition to in Las Vegas and the opportunity to will support the building of a new 136- THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 25 That gave Tebow enough time to work down the field allowing Matt Prater to Thanks To Double Blunders By boom a 59-yard field goal to tie the score with three seconds remaining, forcing overtime. Chicago’s Marion Barber, Tebow Chicago won the toss and began the overtime marching into Denver territory within the field goal range of Robbie Gould. But blunder number two by Barber Marches Denver To Sixth Straight Win occurred when he fumbled away the ball. by Ed Frank That’s all that Tebow needed. A few quick completed passes, a game-ending 51-yard field goal by Prater, and Denver had the win. he history books chronicle the greatest blunders and the Just as Red Sox fans will never forget Buckner’s World Series error; Bear fans greatest collapses in sports. Who will ever forget the slow will never forget Barber’s two disastrous blunders. Tground ball that rolled through the legs of Boston’s Bill And Tebow will forever thank Barber for those miscues. Buckner in the ninth inning of Game Six in the 1986 World Jake Mauer Returns for Third Year as Miracle Manager Series that led to the Red Sox defeat by the New York Mets? The Minnesota Twins announced this week that Jake Mauer, the older brother Or what about that awful, painful scene in the 1999 British of Twins’ catcher Joe Mauer, will return as manager of the Fort Myers Miracle in Open when Jean Van de Velde needed only a double-bogey six 2012. It will mark his third year at the helm of the strong A farm team. on the 18th hole at Carnoustie to win the championship. The Mauer previously managed the Twins’ rookie level Gulf Coast League Twins. Frenchman hit one shot off the bleachers, dumped another Steve Mintz will begin his fourth season as pitching coach for the Miracle. into the water and then found a bunker to card a miserable Everblades Drop Two of Three to Elmira, but Just One Point out of triple-bogey seven. The disaster put him into a three-man play- First Place off that he lost. Just one point separates the four teams in the South Division of ECHL. Despite More recently, fans young and old moaned in agony when golfing legend Tom losing two of three games last week to the Elmira Jackals, the Florida Everblades Watson needed only a par on the 72nd hole at Turnberry in 2009 to capture his began the week just one point out of first place. sixth British Open and become the oldest ever to win golf’s prestigious prize. After With a 12-11-1-1 season record, the Everblades are on the road this week facing a beautiful tee shot, his second caromed over the green and he finished with a Gwinnett twice and Greenville once. Florida returns to home ice next week host- bogey five. In an anti-climax playoff, he lost to Stewart Cink. ing Trenton Thursday and Friday nights at Germain Arena. Both games have 7:30 Strange as it may seem, the uncanny, come-from-behind antics of Denver p.m. starts. quarterback Tim Tebow, the former Florida great, who has led the Broncos to six straight wins and seven in eight games – including three in overtime – since taking over the QB job, can, in some ways, be attributed to mindless errors by his oppo- nents, at least last Sunday. English Country Dancing We might even be able to add the double-pronged gaffes of Chicago Bears run- ning back Marion Barber to the all-time list of major blunders. Here was the scene: earn the social dances of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries Tuesdays, 6:30 to With little more than four minutes remaining and the Bears leading 10-0, Denver 8:30 p.m. (year-round), at the Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass faced the possibility of its first home shutout loss in team history. But the ex-Gator LRoad, Fort Myers, 432-2154. Dress is casual – wear flat shoes with non-slip directed the Broncos to a touchdown, narrowing the score to 10-7. soles and no flip-flops. Partners are not necessary and beginners welcome. The Chicago recovered the on-sides kickoff and needed only to run out the clock music is live and the evening is family-friendly. to preserve the victory. As the seconds ticked down, Barber foolishly ran out of Lessons are free after a one-time payment of $10 which covers lifetime member- bounds to stop the clock, forcing a Bears’ punt. ship to Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center. Contact Gillian Carney, 603-9828, or email fortmyersdancers@hotmail.

the iPad is absolutely part of our clinical School Smart practice here. The screen size gives us by Shelley M. enough real estate to be able to create Greggs, NCSP materials and applications that are mean- CATS & DOGS ingful. While it is not curing autism it is ear offering a tool that improves the potential Shelley, of a person with autism and gives them D My an opportunity to become a better com- 6-year-old son has municator, better understanders and bet- autism. We have ter learners. He said, “The iPad is clearly been trying every- the next step, a game changer.” thing to help him. This is certainly a very strong endorse- Some things work ment from an expert in this field, and some don’t. although there is no formal research to I have heard that date on the benefits of the iPad for those iPads can help children with autism. What with ASD. Many of the new iPad appli- SOLAR SOLUTIONS do you know about this? cations (apps) focus on helping children Celebrating our 10 year anniversary Elisa F., Fort Myers Beach, Florida learn how to handle social situations, Elisa, and helping to develop fine-motor skills, It is very difficult to find reliable meth- which increase skills for writing or manip- $ ods to help children with autism. Many of ulating small objects. 525 the reported strategies that are supposed According to a recent article in The 10 Watt Fan to work with children who have autism do New York Times, several good websites not or may just not work for your child. have already been created to review or 10” Solatube I’m sure that many of your interventions special-needs apps. Most of these sites Installed you chose to implement for your son will are not driven by advertising nor do they need a trial-and-error approach to find receive referral fees for recommending • New Solar Powered (Shingle roof only) out if they are beneficial for him. apps. They are listed below. Attic Fan Solatube’s Are I, too, have heard that there has been iPad Apps for Autism • Helps Lower substantial success using the iPad with Technology in (Spl) Education, which Perfect For children who have disabilities. In fact includes a list of free and discounted apps Electric Bill Dark Kitchens, there was a recent 60 Minutes TV pro- Speech-Language Pathology Sharing, • 10, 20, 25 & Bathrooms And gram that praised the benefits of the iPad for language development 40 Watt Living Rooms for children with autism spectrum disor- SNapps4kids.com. This site is a pro- Avail. ders (ASD) and other disabilities. gram of Easter Seals, lists more than 700 In an interview of Dr. Howard apps, but includes about 60 that have Solar Solutions Shane, Director of the Center for been professionally reviewed. The reviews 12995 S. Cleveland #235A Communication Enhancement at are all done by a special education teach Fort Myers, Fl 33919 Children’s Hospital Boston, he said, “ continued on page 26 239-466-8605 • www.FLDayLight.com 26 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Successful Debut For STEM At Work Student Program ee County students are gaining momentum as more opportunities Larise for them to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives. On December 6, students from Ida Baker, South Fort Myers, East Lee County, Mariner, Estero, Fort Myers High and Dunbar High School’s Engineering programs Janelle Beaber at the kick-off gathered at the Lee County Public Education Center for a kick-off event to introduce this year’s STEM At Work Student Program. Through this program, implemented by The Foundation for Lee County Janelle Beaber, left, with some of the students Public Schools in partnership with The School District of Lee County, HSA to engage and learn from a different per- The STEM At Work Program, Engineers and Scientists and STEM Team spective. The feedback we have received administered through March 2012, of Southwest Florida, students have the from students in the program is extremely is funded through Suncoast for Kids opportunity to learn through involvement positive. They are beginning to under- Foundation, donations and grants. with businesses in Lee County. Through stand the importance of these educational Partners include B&I Contractors, Inc., field trips, shadowing, internships and fields and career opportunities and what Cement Industries, City of Fort Myers, hands-on experiences, students are given STEM is all about,” said Marshall Bower, Edison State College, Edison-Ford Winter the chance to experience the day to day president and CEO of The Foundation Estates, EnSite, Florida Gulf Coast operations of professionals in the fields for Lee County Public Schools. University, Imaginarium Science Center, Students get involved in STEM of science, technology, engineering and The kick-off event included an intro- Lean Engineering Services, Lee County mathematics. duction of the program as well as a Utilities, Manhattan Construction, Inc., Foundation, contact Janelle Beaber, direc- “We want to take students out of the hands-on engineering challenge adminis- Shaw Development, Museum of Science tor of marketing and development, at classroom and get them involved in real tered by David Miller of the Chamber of and MIT Club SWFL. [email protected] or call world activities that will encourage them Southwest Florida. For more information on the 337-0433.

Condo and HOA the condominium property as originally known to the unit owner and were not From page 25 installed or replacement of like kind and reported until after the insurance claim Water Leaks: quality, in accordance with the original was settled or denied. School Smart plans and specifications” except “all per- Who Pays The Association’s er or certified therapist. The reviews and Covering The sonal property within the unit or limited Insurance Deductible? categories are organized based on skills common elements, and floor, wall, and Unless the association has voted learned rather than what disability or Repairs ceiling coverings, electrical fixtures, appli- to “opt out” as discussed below, the diagnosis is targeted. by Richard ances, water heaters, water filters, built-in law requires the association to pay the a4cwsn.com, Apps for Children D. DeBoest II, cabinets and countertops, and window deductible. With Special Needs, features 500 video Attorney at Law treatments, including curtains, drapes, Can The Association “Opt Out” reviews done by Gary James of Oxford, blinds, hardware, and similar window Of The Insurance Law? Conn., who has a son with autism and a t’s everyone’s treatment components, or replacements If a majority of the total unit owners nightmare – daughter with epilepsy. of any of the foregoing.” vote to opt out, the requirements to make iAutism.info. This database contains Iflooding of his Thus, in the typical leak into your the repairs to the unit, the requirements or her condo from over 400 apps for iPad/iPhone and condo, the association’s insurance covers to pay for the repairs as a common nearly 70 for Android. the unit above or all drywall in the unit for losses caused by expense and the requirement to pay the a leak outside in You should be able to find at least a a covered hazard. The association’s insur- deductible as a common expense can be few apps through these various links that the common area. ance also covers all other damage except changed. However, an association cannot It’s a complex sce- will help you decide whether an iPad is a that caused to the excluded items listed “opt out” of what it insures. If an associa- tool from which your child would benefit. nario to resolve, above. tion’s wishes to “opt out” it must record a typically involving six different parties: Talking with his teachers and therapists Who Makes The Repairs? special type of notice in the public record may also provide you with some direction the Association, the Association’s insur- The law says the association makes indicating that it has opted out of para- ance company, the upstairs owner, the as well. all repairs to the items covered by the graph J of the insurance law. Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at upstairs owner’s insurance company, association’s insurance, unless the mem- Conclusion: the downstairs owner and the down- Edison State College where she teaches bers have voted to “opt out” as described There are certain exceptions in the psychology and education courses. stairs owner’s insurance company. below. condominium insurance law for limited These issues are governed by a She is also Nationally Certified School Who Pays For The Repairs? common elements, owner constructed Psychologist and consultant for School Condominium insurance law adopted The association pays for all repairs improvements and other matters. in 2008 and amended in 2010, found Consultation Services, a private educa- to the items covered by the association’s Therefore, the answers to the foregoing tional consulting company. Questions in Section 718.111(11) of the Florida insurance, unless the members have questions should be considered general Statutes. This law covers many areas, for publication may be addressed to voted to “opt out” as described below. and not applicable to specific factual situ- [email protected]. Not all questions but I will address the five most common If, however, the cause of the damage ations. questions: 1. Who insures what? 2. Who submitted can be addressed through can be attributed to the owner’s or anoth- This information is general and is not this publication. makes the repairs? 3. Who pays for the er person’s negligence or intentional act, intended as specific legal advice applicable to repairs? 4. Who pays the deductible? your association. DeBoest recently co-authored the association may seek to recover the a chapter in Florida Condominium and 5. Can the association “opt out” of the cost of the repair from the guilty party. insurance law? Community Association Law published by The Also, the association is not obligated to Florida Bar and he regularly speaks and writes Who Insures What? pay for reconstruction or repairs if the on community association law topics. He can Per the law, the Association’s policy of losses were known or should have been be contacted at inquiry@condoandhoalaw- hazard insurance covers “all portions of group.com. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 27 Financial Focus hard for any of us to say for sure that we won’t be subjecting our estates to these Equestrians Charitable Giving taxes. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps now to plan for possible Nonprofit Elects Helps Everyone future estate taxes. One such step might involve establish- New Board by Jennifer Basey ing a charitable remainder trust. Under pecial Equestrians Inc. recently o participate this arrangement, you’d place some announced its new board of direc- in the spirit assets, such as stocks or real estate, in a Stors for 2011-12. The nonprofit Tof the holiday trust, which could then use the assets to organization helps children and adults season, you may be pay you an income stream over a certain with disabilities by providing a structured thinking of making period of time. When you establish the therapeutic horseback riding program some charitable trust, you may be able to receive tax ben- and equine-assisted activities. gifts. If so, you’ll no efits based on the amount the charity is The new leadership board, elected at doubt enjoy helping likely to ultimately receive, the charitable the annual meeting, includes President a group that does group’s so-called “remainder interest.” Christi Pritchett Sarlo, Markham Norton valuable work. Upon its termination, the trust would Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A.; First But to begin relinquish the remaining assets to the Vice President Allison Leone, Visually with, it’s important to understand just charitable organization you’ve named. Impaired Persons of Southwest Florida; how necessary your gifts are to the Keep in mind, though, that this type of Second Vice President April Tennesen, country’s social fabric. Given the effects trust can be complex; to establish one, Lee County Public Schools; Secretary of the Great Recession and the slow you’ll need to work with your qualified tax Kathleen Berlick, volunteer; Treasurer recovery, it’s not surprising to learn that advisor and estate-planning attorney. Freda Jones, Raymond Building Supply Christi Pritchett Sarlo charitable giving fell a combined 13 per- Another popular contribution vehicle Corp.; and Executive Director Jan Fifer, The organization, a 501(c)3 tax- cent in 2008 and 2009, after adjusting is the “donor-advised fund.” Here’s how volunteer. exempt local charity, is supported solely for inflation, according to The Center it works: You give cash or appreciated The mission of Special Equestrians by individual donations and service fees on Philanthropy at Indiana University. securities to the donor-advised fund, with is to improve the physical, mental and donated by riders. And although 2010 giving increased by the expectation of receiving a tax deduc- emotional well-being of individuals with For information, contact 226-1221 or 2.1 percent, again adjusted for inflation, tion for the contribution in that same disabilities through the equine experience visit www.specialequestrians.net. many groups are seeing tough times year. You recommend which charities are who are referred by doctors, therapists as 2011 comes to a close. So your gift to benefit from the contributions to the and teachers. counts. fund, and the fund invests and manages And it can count for you, too. By your contribution, along with the other contributing to a qualified tax-exempt assets in the fund. Again, you’ll need to organization [e.g., a charitable group that consult with your qualified tax advisor has received 501(c)3 status from the IRS], before establishing a donor-advised fund Share your community news with us. you may earn valuable tax deductions. to help ensure you obtain any expected Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 This is true whether you give cash or tax benefits. another type of asset, such as stocks or As we’ve seen, you can follow dif- or email [email protected] real estate. And you may be able to get ferent charitable giving strategies. But further tax benefits if the noncash asset however you choose to make charitable you’ve donated has appreciated in value gifts, you can take satisfaction in help- since you purchased it. ing worthy organizations while possibly Making charitable gifts now may help improving your own tax picture. MCGREGOR W OODS EAST END RETAIL CENTER you reduce your taxable estate. As you Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor may know, the estate tax exemption in Fort Myers. She can be reached at level has fluctuated in recent years, so it’s [email protected].

Sheriff’s Office and Tourism Council Value Adjustment Board. Has New Chair Manning has he Board of Lee County been appointed Commissioners has appointed to serve on the Growth TCommissioner John Manning as Spacious fully furnished Newly renovated retail chairman of the Tourist Development Management Council (TDC). Select Committee Home with 3 BR and center with high Manning has more than 20 years of and as a trustee 2.5 BA on large lot. visability on of the Florida public service experience, having served Community Pool, Periwinkle as a Lee County commissioner from Local Government 1988 to 2000 and was again elected in Investment Trust. Spa, Clubhouse, toward He was also recent- Commissioner John 2010. He also served as a Cape Coral Manning Tennis, Fishing Pier. Lighthouse City Council member from 1982 to ly appointed by his colleagues to the Close to beaches, List Local. beach. 1986 and worked as a consultant with $ the Fort Myers Office of Malcolm Pirnie board of directors for the Transportation restaurants & shops. Sell Global. 1,299,000 from 2000 to 2011. Previously, Manning and Expressway Authority Membership of worked as a corporate benefit consultant Florida. for 28 years with clients in both the pub- Manning is a 32-year resident of Lee For Showings please call Isabella Rasi: 239-246-4716 lic and private sectors. County. He received a bachelor’s degree Manning is the commission chair- from Northeastern University in Boston man. He represents District 1, which and completed postgraduate studies at encompasses Boca Grande, Bokeelia, Purdue University. Cape Coral, Captiva, Matlacha, Pine Manning replaces TDC Chairman Island, Sanibel, St. James City and Upper Frank Mann. The nine-member TDC was estab- ENGEL & VÖLKERS Captiva. He is as an active member of 1101 Periwinkle Way #105, Sanibel, FL the Metropolitan Planning Organization, lished by thecounty in 1983 to increase and serves as the board liaison for the tourism to Lee County. 239-472-0044 Lee County Economic Development www.engelvoelkers.com/Sanibel Office/Horizon Council, Lee County 28 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Dr. Dave myself, back to my couch and remote if Plasmids, which contain this NDM-1 at all possible. I am completely jettisoning gene, can be exchanged or transferred Mom And Me End Of An Era that pack and will let him gorge on all the from one bacterium to another through jujubes and Snickers bars he wants. The by Dr. Dave conjugation (bacterial conjugal visits) in the alternative is to smack Sealey in the back Hepburn passionate heat of an abscess, a bowel or of the knees with my bear stick and then Sudbury. It allows the organism containing hile in make a run for it. Actually, I planned to the gene to adapt, thrive and reproduce Yellowknife do that anyway as a backup. in a hostile environment. Antibiotics, once Wgiving a Now as we all enter another cold and a scary enemy to a bacteria, are suddenly talk with fellow flu season, some tend to panic at the as ineffective as a pygmy flea trying to Wisequack, Dr. thought of a sore throat, sniffle or cough take down a T.rex of the Jurassic period Rob Sealey Esq, we and come flying in to the clinic to see if which, as we all know, were larger and decided to explore we have discovered a miracle cure for the tougher than the T.rex of the Cretaceous the area by taking cold that we plan to share with nobody period and probably the Triassic age, a hike, something else but them. Folks, chicken soup is the making this a most excellent Pulitzerian we have often been best we can do. But many of these wor- metaphor or even like a simile. This has by Lizzie and Pryce urged to do. Before hiking, we met with a ried well still want an antibiotic despite some scientists suggesting that the end guide who reminded us that bears in the the fact that the overuse of antibiotics can of the antibiotic era is soon upon us. We izzie and Pryce answer your ques- NWT have a bit of an attitude and a sense render bugs resistant for future genera- may be resorting to Listerine, maggots tions and give advice about aging of entitlement. “In fact, they designed our tions to deal with. We can habituate these and Kardashians. (Obviously, Kardashians Lconcerns from a two-generational license plates. But should you be pursued bacterial bugs... and we have. have nothing to do with helping improve perspective. A mother and daughter team, by a bear, you must not jettison your In fact, our reckless use of antibiotics society; maggots are infinitely more use- Lizzie is a retired RN and health educator, backpack as this will just habituate the has made us complicit in the recently dis- ful.) and Pryce is a licensed psychotherapist bear to people and create problems for covered and extremely dangerous super An August 11, 2010 report in The in private practice who specializes in the future generations. Please keep your back- super bug. We have now created a mon- Lancet indicates that medicine has lost care of elders and people with chronic ill- nesses. pack on your back, that is why it is called ster that is not an actual bug itself (like an important bacterial infectious disease MRSA) but is nastier. It is a plasmid. Dear Mom & Me, a backpack. Were it meant to be flung battle and humans are at risk now more I was shocked and appalled to read in aside at a time of crisis it would be called A plasmid is a chunk of DNA that can than ever. Indeed, this wee plasmid has the newspaper that a single woman with grandpa.” be passed to ANY bacteria, allowing them powerful pandemic potential. no job, no husband, living in a tiny house Now honestly, I’m thinking a little dif- to be resistant to antibiotics. MRSA, only So resist developing bacterial resistance with her parents and her six older living ferently from the ranger here. If a raven- a super bug, can still often be treated with by resisting the urge to go looking for children could have in-vitro fertilization ous ursa major is hot on my heels and powerful antibiotics, but the super super antibiotic treatments for a cold, flu, diar- and deliver eight more babies, wants my backpack and decides that if he bugs are created courtesy of this plas- rhea or a trip to Sudbury. For Sealey’s There is little doubt that the taxpayers doesn’t get it, he will rip it off me along mid that can slip into any old E. coli or sake... keep your backpack on. will have to pick up the bill for the next with my arms and uvulas and pancreases Salmonella or Klebsiella and make them Like the column? You’ll LOVE the 20 years plus. and things, then the last think I am think- resistant to almost all drugs. This drug- book the Doctor Is In(sane), available at What is this country coming to? ing is about the well being of future hikers resistant bacterial gene called NDM-1 (for Sanibel Island Bookshop. Contact Dr. Agnes and whether the bear will be habituated. New Delhi metallo 1, of course) has the Dave or read more at www.wisequacks. Dear Agnes, No sirrreeee. I wish to be habituated potential to cause some major havoc. org. This seems to me to be medical tech- nology gone amuck, and an extreme vio- lation of medical ethics. deaRPharmacist I was always under the impression that rectly too. If you’ve read my Drug children needed a married mother and Mugger book, you’d know there are father. The father supported his children B Vitamins Reduce Homocysteine, hundreds of medications that deplete and made it possible for the mother to B vitamins. Your medicine steals your give care. That mindset, I guess, has long Improve Memory And Bone Strength probiotics too, and you need those to gone to extinction. by Suzy Cohen, RPh in the New England Journal of manufacture certain B vitamins in your I cannot imagine any ethical physician Medicine. A few years later, the 2005 GI tract. So any drug that steals probiot- allowing such a procedure to go to term. ear Framingham Offspring Study printed in ics (or B2, B6, B12 or folate) can raise Apparently money was his motive and I Pharmacist: the American Journal of Epidemiology your homocysteine level, and therefore wonder if he also committed to their sup- D I read your and concluded high homocysteine levels contribute to memory loss. There are port for the next 20 years. facebook post about impacted memory. The study partici- hundreds of drugs, including antacids, Lizzie improving memory pants were, on average, 61 years old. acid-blocking (reflux) medications, meno- Dear Agnes, with B vitamins. Can What would’ve been the outcome for pausal hormones, birth control pills, Well, the reality show pushes me over you elaborate more those folks had someone told them to antibiotics, blood pressure drugs and the edge. Unfortunately, I bet you millions one day? improve B vitamin status when they steroids that alter B vitamin levels. Talk will watch it like a bad train wreck, so CK, Nashville, with your doctor about a blood test to awful but they cannot turn away. were in their mid 40s? There are many facts we do not know; Tennessee What about you? A simple blood test determine your homocysteine level, and Most people know that ginkgo, ask if you can take a B vitamin because maybe the mother lied to her physicians can determine your homocysteine level. about her circumstances. Many of us do vinpocetine, Eleuthero and Acetyl High levels also happen to be associated there are a handful of meds that inter- L-carnitine support memory function act. Eat your Bs in green and leafy veg- lie to our doctors. Maybe the physician with heart attack, stroke, blood clots and told the mother the pregnancy needed but they don’t usually consider the B atherosclerosis. If you have high homo- etables. B complex supplements are sold vitamins brain food like I do. The best to be reduced but she refused. There is cysteine, I recommend supplement- nationwide. a term for patients not following medical Bs to support memory are vitamin B6, ing with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), B12 DID YOU KNOW: B9 (folate), B2 (riboflavin) and B12. advice: AMA. If a patient refuses a proce- (methylcobalamin), B2 (riboflavin) and Never combine your anti-anxiety or dure and makes an informed decision, a The reason these serve your memory is B9 (folate), these are the only things sleep medications with alcohol or sedat- physician cannot force a patient to have a because they reduce homocysteine, an that reduce homocysteine well. You can ing herbs like Kava Kava. procedure. I think there is a criminal stat- amino acid that you create as you break also simplify everything by taking a B This information is not intended ute that covers that. I am sure the details down protein. Too much homocyste- complex vitamin. to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- will be fodder for the electronic and print ine, and you’ll constantly forget things. Here’s more perspective, according tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The media for months to come. I believe that reducing homocysteine to the Framingham study: homocyste- 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered Just a small but important point: the with B vitamins is one of the easiest ine levels higher than 10 micromoles pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. mother of the 14 children lives with her and most affordable ways to preserve per liter increased the risk of dementia dearpharmacist.com. parents. She came from an intact fam- memory. Studies back me. by 75 percent! Levels higher than 14 ily with a married mother and father. So As far back as 2002, physicians double your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. maybe the marriage certificate is not what had the data to prove that homocys- Just FYI, the Rotterdam Study found is important as much as the quality of par- teine levels correlate with dementia that men or women with the highest Read us online at enting in an intact family or single parent and Alzheimer’s risk. The higher the family that is the critical factor. homocysteine levels almost doubled Pryce homocysteine, the more damage to their risk of fracture. Ouch! IslandSunNews.com your brain. The study was published Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is Medicine raises homocysteine indi- [email protected]. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 29

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Book Review fourth of the U.S. annual budget, rising nent activity,” Rubenstein adds, “even to 50 percent if cost of past wars are though its outrageous costs, financial, America, The included. physical, psychological, and spiritual, These impressive figures are con- are inflicting acute damage upon us and Superpower tained in an important new book by upon future generations.” Richard E. Rubenstein, Washington, Rubenstein urges more effort toward by Max D.C. Professor of Conflict Resolution peaceful conflict resolution, and avoid- Friedersdorf and Public Affairs at George Mason ing war unless justified by legitimate self espite a University, This annual military budget defense or moral duty. staggering of one trillion dollars plus, the author Readers will find Rubenstein’s timely Ddomestic explains, is “almost equal to those of all study a well-researched explanatory nar- economy with other nations combined.” rative of the causes of past and current persistent high “More than half of Fortune maga- American wars; a fair critique of govern- unemployment, the zine’s top 100 companies are deeply ment policies and justifications leading United States, mili- involved in defense production,” to war, and most importantly, urgent tarily, is now “the Rubenstein reports, and “the American concern for America’s fighting men and most dominant economy is now so dependent upon women in combat on the front lines of superpower since war spending that we ourselves, work- the empire. Rome, with more than 140 military ers and farmers as well as bankers and Reason To Kill, Why Americans bases (700 or 800, if one counts bases military-industrial tycoons, can be said to Choose War, By Richard E. Rubenstein. controlled by the United States) in at have an interest in the case.” Bloomsbury Press, New York, Berlin, least 63 foreign countries.” Being the world’s superhero, the London. Hardback, 238 pages, $25. Maintenance of the world’s largest book suggests, is dangerous for our military-industrial complex and deploy- future because “every empire eventually ment of the largest, most far-flung breeds resentment and revolt. Making military establishment costs about one- war now seems a normal and perma- 32 THE RIVER - DECEMBERDID 16, 2011 YOU KNOW TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. LITERATURE: Ollivanders is the name of a shop prominently featured in which 1. Who was the last pitcher before Seattle’s Felix Hernandez in 2010 to have at least 30 quality series of novels? starts in a season? 2. PSYCHOLOGY: What unnatural fear is represented in disorder oneirophobia? 2. In the decade of the 1950s, a future Hall of Fame pitcher had the most losses during the 10-year 3. MOVIES: Which Alfred Hitchcock movie features a main character who is confi ned span. Name the pitcher. to a wheelchair? 3. Name the last defensive lineman to be a Heisman Trophy fi nalist before Nebraska’s Ndamu- 4. MUSIC: Which rock-and-roll group had a hit with the song “Got to Get You into My kong Suh in 2009. Life”? 4. When was the last time the Hawks played in the NBA Finals? 5. TELEVISION: What is the setting for the TV soap “Another World”? 5. Twice in the 1980s, the NHL had Stanley Cup Finals featuring two Canadian teams. Name the 6. ANCIENT WORLD: Who was one of the chief founders of the philosophy of Cyni- teams aAnd the years. cism? 6. Cadel Evans won the Tour de France cycling race in 2011 at the age of 34. Who is the oldest 7. POETRY: Who wrote the words, “God’s in his heaven/ All’s right with the world”? winner of the event? 7. In 2011, Rory McIlroy set a record for lowest four-round score at golf’s U.S. Open with a 268. 8. ART: For what type of work was the 16th-century artist Titian best known? Name two of the four to hold the old record of 272. 9. MYTHOLOGY: Who is the Greek goddess of love?

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are usually the recipients of so much that you parachuted into Game Six of the 1986 World PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★ give so freely and lovingly. Series at New York’s Shea Stadium, is fined My Stars PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That $500 and sentenced to 100 hours of commu- FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2011 piece of good news assures that you’ll be nity service. Sergio had landed on the infield ARIES (March 21 to April 19) I know, swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holi- with a “Let’s Go Mets” banner in the first dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying day season. There might be a storm or two inning of the sixth game between the Mets to take charge of one of your projects, but try ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style. and the Boston Red Sox. to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could BORN THIS WEEK: You have a flair help hasten a positive result. for seeing things as you’d like them to be, as STRANGE BUT TRUE TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, well as a gift for turning your perceptions into like the time-thrifty Taurus that you are, that reality. • It was megalomaniacal French Emperor you’ve done much of your holiday shopping. Napoleon Bonaparte who made the following But don’t relax yet. Wrap those gifts now to THIS WEEK IN HISTORY sage observation: “Four hostile newspapers save yourself lots of unwanted pressure. are more to be feared than a thousand bayo- GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be recep- • On Dec. 23, 1888, Dutch painter Vincent nets.” tive when a family member or friend asks to van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, • Orchids are lovely flowers, and many confide in you. Your positive reaction could cuts off the lower part of his left ear with a people dedicate years to growing them and ensure that he or she will have a happy holi- razor while staying in Arles, France. He later finding rare specimens. If you’re like most day experience. documented the event in a painting titled people, though, you probably don’t realize CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t “Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear.” During his that the word orchid comes from the Greek be rushed into wrapping up that workplace lifetime, van Gogh sold only one painting. word “orchis,” which means “testicle.” problem. Consider leaving it until after the • On Dec. 22, 1900, the first car to be • Records show that the town of Helena, holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you produced under the “Mercedes” name is Montana, had more millionaires per capita need to reach the right resolution. delivered to its buyer, Emil Jellinek, an than any other city in the world -- way back LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get Austrian car racer and auto dealer to the rich in 1888. news that will make you glow brighter than and famous. In exchange for buying 36 of • In the early 1970s, a British plumber the lights of the holiday season. Be sure to use the cars, the auto company agreed to name named John Hancock replaced an antique what you learn both carefully and kindly, to its new machine after Jellinek’s 11-year-old toilet in the home of John Lennon, then kept avoid giving the wrong impression. daughter, Mercedes. the old toilet for the rest of his life. In 2010, VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) • On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin after Hancock’s death, his heirs put it up for That frayed relationship could be mended in Coolidge touches a button and lights the first auction. Even the auction house was surprised time for the holidays if you were more flex- national Christmas tree to grace the White when the former Beatle’s throne fetched a ible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot House grounds. The tree was the first to be whopping $14,740. more than you imagined. decorated with electric lights -- a strand of • When you’re in an unpopulated area LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) 2,500 red, white and green bulbs. and gaze up at the night sky, it’s easy to be Things might not seem to be settling down as • On Dec. 20, 1957, rock ‘n’ roll star overwhelmed by the profusion of stars. But quickly as you would prefer. But it might be Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the what’s truly overwhelming is this: All the just a little holiday time flutter. You’ll soon United States Army. He served in Company stars that are visible from Earth represent only get news that will lead to more stability. D, 32nd Tank Battalion, 3rd Armor Corps in 0.000000000000001 percent of all the stars in SCORPIO (October 23 to November Friedberg, Germany, where he attained the the known universe. 21) Stop getting so involved in everyone’s rank of sergeant. • You may not be aware of this, but personal problems that you lose precious • On Dec. 25, 1962, “To Kill a there is a new fad that is catching on among time with loved ones. Remember, even the Mockingbird,” a film based on the 1960 some groups across the country: tall biking. Supreme Court closes for the holidays. Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same Hobbyists construct bicycles with normal- SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to name by Harper Lee, opens in theaters. The sized front and rear wheels, but with frames December 21) All signs point to a bright holi- Great Depression-era story of racial injustice and seats that extend anywhere from 6 to 10 day, with all of those pesky problems finally and the loss of childhood innocence is told feet off the ground. Some riders actually use resolved in your favor. Share the good times from the perspective of a young Alabama girl these bikes to joust, using lances made out with people you love and, of course, who love named Scout Finch. of PVC pipe and foam rubber. It’s unclear, you. • On Dec. 21, 1975, in Vienna, Austria, however, exactly how the riders mount their CAPRICORN (December 22 to January Carlos the Jackal leads a raid on a meeting steeds. 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting cemented over. Leave some openings in case Countries (OPEC), killing three people and THOUGHT FOR THE DAY you need to make changes. Spend the holi- taking 63 hostage. 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Helenbrook Homes, Inc. FROM REMODELING TO NEW CONSTRUCTION Dr. Mark W. Hullstrung Licensed & Insured NO JOB TO BIG OR TO SMALL Certifi ed Building Contractor House Calls for CBC026067 CC Shutters Sales & Service Dogs and Cats Serving Sanibel & Captiva All Types of Hurricane Protection Including Impact Windows By Appointment: From Panels to Remote Roll Downs for the last 25 years (239) 244-1401 New Homes ● Remodeling ● Framing 239-691-9002 36 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Classified Ad Deadline Monday At Noon HELP WANTED SERVICES OFFERED SERVICES OFFERED AUTO FOR SALE BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS Bob Adams MUSIC INSTRUCTIONS CLASSIC CAR FOR SALE 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE DOCKAGE Residential In piano, saxophone, fl ute. SS 396 BIG BLOCK Hourly, Daily, Weekly Renewal On Sanibel/Captiva or South Fort Myers. Asking $5,600. Unrestored, auto trans. Qualifi ed, experienced teacher. I’m available at [email protected] / and Monthly. Services Call 239-989-7799 239-217-6914. Captiva Island 472-5800 RR 10/8 CC TFN Licensed & Insured experience 25+ years SR 1/30 B TFN “Handyman” ☼ ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/23 (Carpentry, maintenance - toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, sliding doors, etc.) 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl 768-0569 or Cell 464-6460 DORADO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT $975 DOWN DOCK YOUR YACHT ON SANIBEL Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 RS 11/14 M TFN HOME WATCH/CARE 01’ Chevy Silverado x/cab Prime east end direct access dockage. Fax: 239-472-2334 Full Range of Services ❋ Excellent Seawall, electricity, water, parking. www.crowclinic.org Organizational Skills ❋ Island Resident 239-271-5609 HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES Only minutes to the gulf! HELP US PLEASE!! ❋ Licensed & Insured ❋ 24/7 ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 Call: 470-2866 Call Lisa 239-472-8875 We need volunteers for: Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction RS 12/17 CC TFN Clinic emergency patient admissions desk ☼ Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 ☼RS 10/1 BM TFN and baby animal feeders Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 Visitor education center greeters and gift $575 DOWN WANT TO BUY shop cashiers SR 11/13 B TFN SANIBEL HOME WATCH CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or Retired Police Captain 01’ Chevy Blazer [email protected] CASH PAID FOR MILITARY ITEMS Lives on Sanibel 239-271-5609 ☼RS 10/28 NC TFN COMPANION SERVICE Will Check Your Home Weekly Cash Paid For Old Military Items. Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service, Very Reasonable Rates ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 Medals, Swords, Uniforms, helmets, LLC Medical appointments, general transportation, (239) 728-1971 old guns, awards & more. shopping, light meal preparations, and light Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED cleaning. Our services are customized to meet ☼NR 9/2 BM TFN our clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or ☼RR 11/25 CC 12/16 At The Sanibel School for an emergency call 239-472-0556. $475 DOWN Call Michelle Wesley SR 10/3 B TFN MONINO CONSTRUCTION, INC. 239-910-8000 CBC 1257406 99’ Pontiac Grand AM COMMERCIAL SPACE Home Maintenance, Drywall, Tile, 239-271-5609 ☼RS 12/16 NC 1/6 HOUSE CARE Paint, Carpentry. Call Luis 239-209-3979 ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 BUSINESS FOR SALE While you are away by Licensed & Insured Downtown Fort Myers Business for sale. HELP WANTED retired architect, Sanibel resident. ☼RR 12/9 CC 12/30 Owner moving out of state. Call 395-1649. For information, call 239-689-1660. Exp. Interior Designer/Decorator $595 DOWN $54,000 ☼RS 11/12 NC TFN TENNIS LESSONS Resume to Tennis Lessons $35. 01’ Pontiac Grand Prix ☼RR 12/16 NC 1/6 [email protected] Racquet stringing & regripping; 239-271-5609 ☼NS 11/25 CC 12/30 PROFESSIONAL Pick Up & Delivery (24 Hour Service). CLEANING SERVICES USPTA certifi ed. ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Residential • Commercial Tony Fittipaldi 239-896-6385. 700 square feet. Interior Windows • Carpet Cleaning ☼RS 12/9 PC 12/23 Good Periwinkle location. HELP WANTED Jennifer Watson Call Joe Full time Clinic Assistant at 239-810-6293 516-972-2883. SR 11/13 N TFN The Sanibel School, tolls paid. ☼NS 12/9 PC 12/30 Call Maureen at 472-1617.

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTAL ANNUAL RENTAL FOR SALE BY OWNER PROPERTIES AVAILABLE ANNUAL RENTALS SCAN CODE SANIBEL Super, well maintained house, great For a complete list visit our Website neighbors, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, www.remax-oftheislands.com Condo. 1/1 F. 2nd Floor adjacent tennis courts and pool, near Call Dustyn Corace, RE/MAX of the Islands beach. Negotiable. 239-482-0997 $900/mo. 239-472-2311 Canal Home, 3/2/den/pool/dock ☼NS 12/9 CC 12/30 RS 10/9 B TFN just off Island $2,300/mo. ROOMMATE WANTED Isabella Rasi CLOSE TO SANIBEL & FM BEACH International Real ROOMMATE WANTED 2BR/2BA, 2nd fl oor, end unit w/lanai. 472-6747 Estate Consultant 2BD/2BA Roommate Wanted Very clean & bright. Pool & tennis. Making Islanders out of ordinary citizens $500 a month and 1/2 utilities, No smoking, no pets. $800 per month for over 35 years! McGREGOR WOODS on Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel. 239-851-4921 or 887-0834. Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. Call 239-691-3892. ☼RR 12/9 CC 12/16 FOR A FREE LIST Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker/Owner ☼NS 12/16 CC 12/16

OF ALL ☼RS 12/9 BM TFN ISLAND PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL SANIBEL APARTMENT FOR RENT 1 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. Washer/dryer; FOR SALE NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME modern kitchen includes dishwasher, GREAT FAMILY HOME IN McGREGOR WOODS! VISIT 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH microwave. GREAT location – walk to 3/3/2...make an offer! www.FreeSanibelList.com 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool, shops, bank, restaurants, while on a quiet in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal street. $1,025/month includes all utilities CAUTION Pfeifer Realty Group and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or except elec., tel. & cable. Call 395-8774. SANIBEL EAST END Sanibel Island, FL www.4sanibel.com. ☼RS 11/4 CC TFN 239-472-0004 ☼RS 10/14 CC TFN ☼RS 6/17 BM TFN WALK TO BEACH GARAGE • Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath MARINER POINTE TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE - TRAILER 1/2 of duplex Unfurnished-ground level; 2 BR 2-1/2 BA; MOVING • YARD Periwinkle Park - 30’ Trailer with attached East End of Sanibel 2 enclosed porches; Bay & Canal views; private 20’x10’ screen room, furnished, cozy and Great Monthly rates! fi shing pier; boat dockage lease available; SALES Elegant, Sanibel East End clean, appliances, garden area, paver Call Bob 410-913-2234 Cable TV, water, pest control, refuse collection Canal Front Home with Boat parking. Reduced price. Motivated to sell. ☼RR 9/16 CC TFN all included in annual lease. 239-395-1786 Dock. Like New! 727-207-5787. Paradise! ☼RR 12/9 CC 12/30 ASKING $1,795,000 ☼RR 12/16 CC 12/16 GARAGE SALE Saturday December 17, 7 a.m. at MATLACHA WATERFRONT ANNUAL RENTAL 4619 Bowen Bayou, Sanibel. FOR SALE BY OWNER Huge neighborhood garage sale, Cute Key West style 2/2 direct including Christmas gifts, household 2008 MOBILE HOME The River Gulf access with boat dock and lift. items, bedding and various items. AT PERIWINKLE PARK Near Sanibel Rec Center & Blind Pass. ☼ 1 Bed room new queen bed. LR with Call 239-297-1422 NS 12/16 CC 12/16 sofa bed, kitchen, refrigerator ice maker, EMAIL: dinning area, Bosch washer dryer, ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 GARAGE SALE dishwasher. Trane A/C with Pro 4000 [email protected] Saturday, December 17, 8 a.m. programmable thermostat. Full tile fl oors. No Early Birds, 1097 Skiff Place, Sanibel. Unique artist’s home in midst Full vinyl deck. Pavers. Oodles of space. Tables, linens, duvet sets, of art galleries, restaurants & Hurricane sun & window protection decorative pillows, coffee machine, fi shing community. $550,000 fi lm. Home in ex. cond. Much more, too kids playpen, toys, misc. numerous to mention. Priced at $83,200. Ground rent $5,800/yr. 239-209-1869 or ☼NS 12/16 CC 12/16 EAST END RETAIL CENTER [email protected]. ☼RR 10/28 CC TFN

From page 15 SANIBEL Symphonic Chorale OPEN HOUSES as Director of Liturgical Music at the Pontifical North American College in the Vatican. He Newly renovated retail POSTED DAILY is presently also Chairman of the Music Department at Ave Maria University. center with high visability Earlier this year the symphony chorusThe broke River away from the Southwest Florida on Periwinkle toward Symphony Orchestra and established itself as The Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Lighthouse beach. Great business opportunity. Florida, an independent chorus. The chorus will continue cooperative concerts with the $1,299,000 orchestra but will no longer be tied exclusively to the symphony orchestra. The chorus was formed 50 years ago and during that time has presented an impressive musical resume through its performances of all the majorEMAIL: choral pieces. Isabella Rasi Tickets are available through the Symphonic Chorale at 239-560-5695, Chorale (239) 246-4716 VISIT: Members, and The Southwest Florida Symphony Box Office at 239-418-1500. Email SanibelOpenHouses.com [email protected] Pfeifer Realty Group Sanibel Island, FL [email protected] 239-472-0004 ☼NS 10/28 BM TFN ☼RS 12/2 NC 12/23 38 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 ★ ★ ★ Read us online at islandsunnews.com ★ ★ ★

Emergency...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce...... 477-1200 SUDOKU Florida Marine Patrol...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 To play Sudoku: HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce...... 332-3624 Complete the grid so Foundation for Quality Childcare...... 425-2685 Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce...... 454-7500 that every row, column Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 and every 3x3 box Lee County Chamber of Commerce...... 931-0931 contains the numbers Post Offi ce...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau...... 338-3500 1 through 9 (the same ARTS Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 number cannot appear Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 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 35 The Schoolhouse Theater...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL...... 339-8046 Audubon Society...... 472-3156 Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 Ft Myers UDC Chapter 2614 (United Daughters of the Confederacy ®)....728-3743 Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 The Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employ- ees)...... 482-6713 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Lions Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Fort Myers High Noon...... 466-4228 Estero/South Fort Myers...... 898-1921 Notre Dame Club of Lee County...... 768-0417 POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Rotary Club of Fort Myers...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour)...... 211 or 433-3900 AREA ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum...... 395-2233 Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 Edison & Ford Winter Estates...... 334-3614 Fort Myers Skate Park...... 321-7558 Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 answer on page 35 Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 Skatium...... 321-7510 Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 True Tours...... 945-0405 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Read us online at islandsunnews.com If you would like your club/organization listed in The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011 39 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 32 40 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 16, 2011

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New Listings Lowest priced 4 bedroom home 2 Great Units at Loggerhead Cay in Crown Colony Golf & Country Club Amenities Galore!!! Loggerhead Cay is This very rare 4 bedroom, 2 bath model one of the most popular condominium has lake exposure from the private complexes on the highly desirable East heated pool and spa with Aqualink End. Tennis courts, shuffleboard, sparkling Control. Membership in the Golf and pool, deeded beach access, on site country Club is optional, but available. management, bbq grills -- these are just The club, golf course and restaurant a few of the many amenities available at is totally owned by the members with Loggerhead Cay. This 2/2 ground level unit no debt load and the homeowners was recently remodeled and offers tile floors association is in excellent financial throughout and gorgeous gulf views. This condition. Offered for $379,000. Contact Larry Hahn 239/898-8789 unit is perfect for an investor or someone looking for a vacation home as it boasts an impressive rental history. Offered for 17170 Harbour Pointe Dr $519,000 Contact Tracy Walters “Mr. #1232 - Sanibel Harbour Towers South Listr” 239/994-7975 or Connie Walters This Penthouse must be seen to be appreciated. “Ms Listr” 239/841-4540 Sweeping 180 degree views of the bay, the gulf, the river, small islands in the bay and Sanibel Look no further for the perfect vacation home or investment property! This Island offer serene surroundings from the interior ground level condo is located in the popular Loggerhead Cay complex or your own private sun deck. The interior was and is only ONE UNIT back from the beach! Enjoy amazing sunsets and totally re-done by an interior designer in 2005, breathtaking views of the ocean. This 2/2 is tiled throughout and features with nothing but the best in appliances, cabinets and amenities. Open floor updated bathrooms. Easy access to the pool and beach through the plan for entertaining, with plenty of room for privacy on the main living level or screened in lanai helps keep the sand and mess to a minimum! Offered the loft/library on the second floor. Unique master area with separate sitting for $615,000 Contact Tracy Walters “Mr. Listr” 239/994-7975 or area for privacy. This stunning penthouse is a one of a kind that should satisfy Connie Walters “Ms Listr” 239/841-4540 the most discriminating buyer. Beach access, pool, fishing pier, restaurant, bike path. Offered for $2,800,000 Contact Sharon Wise 239/849-9121 or Punta Rassa #404 Ray Ochester 239/410-9725 WOW! End Unit with balcony off the dining area. Pure silk breezes capturing the aura of not only the sunsets but also the panoramic views of Coco Bay Sanibel Harbour Resort. Recently remodeled 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,153 sq. ft. home in Coco kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel sink Bay. Huge outdoor lanai and pool area allows tiled floor. Other features include, tray ceilings, you to make the most of the Southwest Florida tiled lanai, sun shutters, and oversized affinity lifestyle. Open floor plan featuring tropical design. washer and dryer. Social Membership to Sanibel Harbour Yacht Club. This Great private community close to Sanibel & Fort sun splashed home is worth visiting to absorb the portrait of “Paradise by Myers Beach. Kitchen features granite counter the Sea”. Offered for $339,900. Contact Marianne Stewart 239/560- tops, stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets 6420. and a wine cooler. Off-Season reciprocal with Kelly Greens grants owner use of golf course and dining facilities. Offered for $419,500. Contact Bob Berning 239-699-9597 or Ken Colter 239/851-1357. Exceptional Home on Almost 1 Acre! Words truly can’t describe this extraordinary home/location, but Better Homes & Gardens YOU MUST SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT! definitely comes to mind. This 4 BR (could be This elegantly appointed 3/4 pool home 5 or 6), 4 1/2 bath home has too many new in Sanibel Estates was extensively upgrades to mention all. New kitchen ‘06. remodeled in 2002 by Benchmark and Thermidor frig, Wolf stove, Miele DW, custom no detail was spared! Home features cabs/granite counters. 1st floor master has Brazilian cherry wood floors, top floor new Master Bath ‘10. Custom Vanities, Kohler master suite, 2 complete guest suites, Jacuzzi, walk-in Rain Shower, closet built-ins. 3 new A/C’s ‘10. New Roof rooftop sundeck with Bay views, ‘04. Many new Hurr. rated windows. Custom wood and marble floors, coffer and tray ceilings, granite stone Spanish tile. The yard is big (almost an acre) and beautiful! The back is and marble surfaces, 3 floor elevator, completely fenced, and the property extends approx 20-30’ beyond the media room, library, chef’s kitchen with Crystal cabinetry and MUCH more. back fence and was left natural for a very private setting. Perfect for play The elevated pool is light w fiber optics and overlooks the gardens and canal. area, outdoor activities, or just enjoying nature. Garage has extra storage Accommodate your boat at this 65’ dock with 2-50 amp shore power available. rm/workshop. Pinehurst is a great community, all larger homesites, tucked Home has been meticulously landscaped and features brick paver walkways. off of the popular Daniels Rd. corridor - convenient to shops, restaurants, This home is truly one of a kind! Contact Tracy Walters 239/994-7975 or hospital/medical, SWFL Reg Airport, Twins training stadium. Offered for Connie Walters 239/841-4540 $699,000. Contact Nancy Finch at 239/822-7825. 1149 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 239/472-0176 fax 239/472-0350 www.jnaislandrealestate.com